Author: Ed Nephler

Aanii Kina Gwaya,

COVID cases are also present in our Northern Michigan area. Our LTBB Odawa Tribe Health Department encourages every patient, Health Department staff, and LTBB Odawa employee to please get their COVID booster shot.

Getting vaccinated against COVID also helps to reduce your risk of becoming ill from the COVID virus. Getting vaccinated can also help reduce the risk of COVID spread in families and communities, protecting our most vulnerable, elders and children.

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It has been a beautiful Summer, but gone by way to fast. As we continue the harvest season we look to that  Mndaamin Giizis that corn moon for another teaching. Mndaamin Giizis  shares with us the cycle of life and those Spirits waiting to begin their walk here. Have a great weekend, month and enjoy our Traditional Jiingtamok that is coming up soon.



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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 not authorize or approve GNI Phase I, LLC’s loan with PACE Loan Group.

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This will be the year for the abundance of Blackberry’s and to plan ahead as in life we need to be ready what is to come. The abundance this year reminds us that next year may not be as plentiful. Enjoy this gift from the Creator and Mother Earth. ...

The seventh moon of Creation is Raspberry Moon, when great changes begin. A little late but still great thoughts. Have a great month, stay safe and enjoy the summer.



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Jiimaan Journey is looking for youth, ages 16-20, to participate as a mentor! Selected candidates will be paid $17/hr. If needed, a flexible schedule can be determined.

Please reach out to Christina DuBois, LTBB Assistant Health Director, if you have any questions.


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Community Health is still looking for 3-4 community members who smoke or live with a smoker that would be willing to participate in an informal interview.  The interviews will be between June – September.  Participants will receive a $40 gift card at the end of the interview!!   If you are interested and are 18 years old or older, please contact Bert Rousseau 231-242-1601 no later than July 11th.
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