Author: Ed Nephler

24 Feb

Posted at 09:15h in Archive

Prior to conducting an Appropriations and Finance Committee phone poll, the following shall be posted for 24-hours per Policy.

Reason for Phone Poll: To recommend to Tribal Council to adopt TRIBAL RESOLUTION: Supplemental Funding in the Amount of $60,000.00 to the Department of Human Services for the Purpose of Providing Child Welfare Services.
Tribal Resolution Appropriation for Child Welfare

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21 Feb

Posted at 07:21h in News

Tribal Citizens no longer need to have their Voter Registration form notarized, nor submit copies of identification cards. Mail or Email completed Voter Registration forms to the Election Board at mailing address or email on the form.

Due to updated database, the Election Board now has access to Tribal Citizen signatures and I.D.’s. Registered Voters who change their name must submit a new, signed Voter Registration Form.

For questions or further information, please email ElectionBoard@ElectionBoard.org

Miigwech.
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17 Feb

Posted at 08:31h in News

The LTBB Department of Commerce (DOC) has updated the application for COVID-related financial assistance for businesses to now include “offset of lost revenue” as an eligible use of funds. Priority will be given to applicants with identified expenses first, however businesses can now request assistance for offset of lost revenue.

Information that remains the same: DOC will be distributing a total of $1,600,000.00 in the form of grants to businesses to be used in responding to the negative economic impacts caused by COVID.
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15 Feb

Posted at 09:21h in News

Aanii, LTBB Community,

For those who live locally and would like to receive your masks sooner, please email: safety@ltbbodawa-nsn.gov for an appointment to pick-up your pack of masks. The current process for mailing masks is the order the request is received and there have been several requests. So if you wish to get your masks quicker and you live locally, you can email Safety and schedule an appointment. Appointment times are Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm only. In order to keep within our current COVID Phase 2.5, appointments are required.

Thanks, the Safety & Emergency Management department
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10 Feb

Posted at 16:45h in News

When we think of February we first think of Valentine’s Day. The commercialization of the holiday with chocolates, candy hearts, and little stuffed bears with a heart that says, “I Love You!” has cemented February as the Month of Love.
In the healthcare world, February is recognized as American Heart Month. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in Native Americans. There are several factors to take into consideration when we talk about what causes heart disease. The February issue of Mnozhiyaadaa discusses some of the complexities of heart disease.

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07 Feb

Posted at 11:16h in Archive

Due to the continued COVID-19 case level in our area, Phase 2.5 (See Attached) and all the current safety precautions that have been put in place has been extended to Saturday, February 26th, 2022. Employees must follow Phase 2.5 and continue to follow the extra safety precautions that are stated below:

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07 Feb

Posted at 11:10h in Archive

Topic: LTBB Odawa Executive Branch Town Hall Meeting

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://ltbbodawa.zoom.us/j/87017579318?pwd=M3kxTkFSM0tFZENPZG51TXVMZk9BZz09
Passcode: 002323
Or One tap mobile :
US: +17866351003,,87017579318# or +19292056099,,87017579318#
Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 786 635 1003 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 267 831 0333 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 470 250 9358 or +1 470 381 2552 or +1 646 518 9805 or +1 651 372 8299 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 602 753 0140 or +1 669 219 2599 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 720 928 9299 or +1 971 247 1195 or +1 213 338 8477 or +1 253 215 8782
Webinar ID: 870 1757 9318
International numbers available: https://ltbbodawa.zoom.us/u/kvCWDyJpu

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02 Feb

Posted at 15:37h in News

Greetings for this Fine February Day!

Did you have some fun developing your own Personal Wellness Plan during Manido Giizis?  We are wondering what delicious ways that you included more mandaamin in your intake?

In your efforts to maintain and improve your health, please remember that we have a full team of health professionals at Mina Mskiki Gumik Health Department available to help you achieve your health and wellness goals.  And, we are always interested in stories of your personal health and wellness journey.

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02 Feb

Posted at 11:00h in Archive

Aanii LTBB Citizens,

Great news!!! The State of Michigan distributed 10 million free KN95 masks to help protect residents from COVID-19. Health experts suggest stepping up protection against the highly contagious omicron variant with stronger masks such as N95s or KN95s. These masks are in addition to 400 million free N95 masks the federal government is distributing to pharmacies and community health centers across the country.
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