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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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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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Northern Shores Community Development, Inc. has been awarded funding to support Native American Businesses affected by the hardships of Covid through the CDFI RRP program. We are happy to announce this funding opportunity, and below, you will find contact information and a link to guide you on how to apply for funding. This funding award focuses on Native American Business owners/Artisans in all areas of business.
NSLF RRP Announcement of Funding for Tribal Newsletters

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Working with representatives of Northwest Michigan’s Indigenous communities, the Jordan River Arts Council is developing an exhibition to showcase contemporary Indigenous artistic culture. The exhibit will explore the visual diversity and excellence of Indigenous arts in a variety of media and celebrates the voices and culture of Native Peoples.
Call for Artists_Indigenous Show

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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, Odemin/ Strawberry. Everyone have  a great month, day year…………….



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