Author: Ed Nephler

Aanii all, masking requirements have been updated at the Health Department:

  • Masks are required for patients being seen at the Clinic upon entrance to the building.
  • Masks are required for patients being seen at Dental Clinic upon entrance to the building.
  • Masks are required for patients during transports.
  • Behavioral health staff may require patients to wear masks during intake and counseling sessions.
  • Masks are required for any patient/visitor to the building if they are exhibiting any upper respiratory symptoms; otherwise, mask is optional. Front door screener determines this.
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In order to serve the LTBB community the best we can, we want to make sure that we are looking at waters and issues that are important to you. From January 9nd until February 13th, Environmental Services is hosting a survey for enrolled LTBB citizens to answer those questions and guide our efforts moving forward.

Find the survey at the link below. Prefer a paper version? Paper copies of the survey will be available at the Natural Resources Department and for mailing upon request. All responses will be completely anonymous. To make things more interesting, we will be giving away reusable bags, dinnerware, and Nibiish Naagdowen posters. Winners will be randomly selected.

Winners will be selected on February 14th and the prizes will be mailed within a month of the ending date.

Survey: https://forms.gle/4y5LioWGT1kEVRau7

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There has been some question regarding National Ribbon Skirt Day and what it represents. I hope this information helps further understanding.

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The LTBB Mnozhiyaa Community Health Department is eager to start the New Year with a unique version of the Live Well series that will provide education to our Tribal Community on the connection of each individual with their environment in the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual sense through traditional teachings.

The book that we will be exploring together is titled The Seven Circles Indigenous Teachings for Living Well by Chelsey Luger and Thosh Collins.
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Legislative Leader Emily Proctor has approved the posting of a phone poll. In accordance with policy, the following shall be posted for 24 hours in accordance with policy.

Reason for Phone Poll: Motion to approve Certified Motion 011222-XX Land Purchase Authorization.

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The Land and Reservation Committee Chair Councilor Aaron Otto has approved the posting of a phone poll. In accordance with policy, the following Land and Reservation Committee phone poll shall be posted for 24 hours.

Reason for Phone Poll: Motion to approve Confidential Memo #121522-01 to recommend to Tribal Council to pursue Land Parcel #178.

Voting may begin at the time that Committee members are notified of the proposed phone poll, and shall continue until the phone poll is closed.

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