Author: Ed Nephler

The Secretary of State in conjunction with Michigan Indian Legal Services and other partners will be hosting a Road to Restoration event in Petoskey on July 16 to provide information to individuals interested in having their driver’s license reinstated.

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When we look at the changing of the season’s we realize how quickly transformation occurs. One season quickly fades in to the next and the harvesting continues during this busy time. Odemin has born its fruit and is making way for Mskomini Giizis/Raspberry moon. Mskomini Giizis reminds us that by learning gentleness and kindness, we may pass through the thorns of its brush and harvest its fruit as we gain knowledge that will help in raising our families.

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It’s that time of year when all of the harvest times are starting. This month we talk of Odemin Giizis/Strawberry Moon. In the Anishnaabe language the word for heart is Ode,

This also refers to all things associated to the heart physically and Spiritually. Because of its unique shape resembling the heart within us all this berry is often used in ceremonies and teachings.



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Aanii LTBB Caretakers/Parents:

Due to staff illness our Parent Support Group is cancelled for tonight (5/22). We look forward to seeing you all again on Wednesday, June 5th. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

Take care,

LTBB Youth Services & LTBB Behavioral Health
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The Native Way entrance is having a technical issue that will not be resolved until Thursday afternoon (5/23/24) Members may enter during 8am until 5pm while Nicole is working but it will not allow the cards to be used until the technician can get out there on Thursday. We appreciate your understanding, Any questions please contact me. Miigwech, Debbie Shawa, Community Health Administrative Assistant Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Mina Mskiki Gumik Health Department 1260 Ajjaak Avenue Petoskey, MI. 49770 Phone: (231) 242-1613...

Prior to conducting and Appropriations and Finance Committee Phone Poll, the following shall be posted for 24-hours in accordance with policy.

Reason for Phone Poll: Motion to recommend to Tribal Council to approve Confidential Memo 051424-01.

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