Author: Ed Nephler

During this time of deep sleep/hibernation our dreams are enhanced and teachings filter through from the Spirit world. We look forward to that next moon as we know that the harvest for the new year is coming beginning with Ziissbaakode that medicine we need to help us during our times of dreaming and remembering those visions that filter through to us. Those old ones remind us also that there are new beginnings all the time. During this time of deep sleep for Mkwa there is always one heavy foggy morning that gives us that sign that for Mkwa, Mukoonz has arrived.


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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 1: Motion to recommend to Tribal Council to approve CERTIFIED MOTION # 020824-01 Request for Funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Strategic Prevention Framework – Partnerships for Success 60-Month Project.   Reason for Phone Poll 2: Motion to recommend to Tribal Council to approve CERTIFIED MOTION # 020824-02 Acceptance of Funds from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Comprehensive Services for Behavioral Health Project FY 2025-2026.

Prior to conducting an 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 CERTIFIED MOTION # 012524-01 Request for Funding as a sub-grantee from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan for funding from the Office of Community Services, Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program FY 2024

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We ended last year/moons with that Mnidoons Giizisoonhg/ Little Spirit moon and begin that new moon cycle with Mnido Giizis/ Spirit Moon. This reminds us that Biiboon/Winter moons are a time of listening, learning and growing Spiritually. It’s a time for inner reflection and getting to know yourself and your purpose.



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Prior to conducting a Tribal Council phone poll the following shall be posted for 24-hours in accordance with policy:

Reason for Phone Poll: Motion to approve Confidential Memo # 010524-01 and the actions contained therein.

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𝓗𝓪𝓹𝓹𝔂 𝓗𝓸𝓵𝓲𝓭𝓪𝔂𝓼 𝓯𝓻𝓸𝓶 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓛𝓮𝓰𝓲𝓼𝓵𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓿𝓮 𝓑𝓻𝓪𝓷𝓬𝓱
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Prior to conducting an 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 adopt Tribal Resolution Ziibimijwang Inc. Request for FY2024 Contribution in the Amount of $166,802.00 to come from the General Fund-Fund Balance.

121423-xx FIS Ziibi 2024 Budget | 121423-xx Ziibi FY2024 in the Amount of $166802

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As we approach the ending of the seasons we look forward to the beginnings/continuation of the 13 moon cycles/seasons. As with life, every ending has a new beginning. As with the seasons/moons there is no ending just a transition into the next cycle of the seasons. As we close out this cycle please take care of yourself and those closest to you. Have a great week, month, year.



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These regulations are promulgated pursuant to section XII of Waganakising Odawak Statute (“WOS”) 2023-020, Traditional Tribal Burial Grounds, enacted November 14, 2023 to regulate...