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The Odawa Casino & Hotel is hosting a blood drive event at the Odawa Hotel (Huron Room) on Wednesday, August 14th, 2024 from 10am to 2:30pm. The goal this time is 20 donations which would impact over 60 patient lives in Michigan.
FYI, there is currently an emergency blood supply shortage and hospitals have less than a days’ worth of blood at any given time, so we’re hoping to sign up as many folks as possible. You can reserve their spot here: https://donate.michigan.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/160618 or scan the QR code on the flyer.

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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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