News

06 Jul

Posted at 11:53h in News

We have received several inquiries about the Home Grown project that has been provided to the Community in the past. Please read the attached photo with our plan for this year. We are waiting for the yellow light to turn green to get picking.

We will post days and times very soon. We are excited for the new partnership with Mshko 'Ode Farms and hope you are too.

If you should have any questions or concerns, contact Community Health at (231)242-1601 for questions.

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06 Jun

Posted at 09:46h in News

Due to the decrease in cases in the area, we are going back to normal operations. Masks are not required indoors for staff and guests but are available if anyone would be more comfortable wearing one in the workplace. We will continue to follow our regular COVID-19 protocols for normal LTBB government operations. The Emergency Management Team “EMT” will meet bi-weekly and if there are any changes to protocols moving forward we will send an update to all staff as soon as possible.

Everyone please continue to do your part with the 2 W’s (Wash your hands & Watch your distance) whenever possible in the workplace.

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31 May

Posted at 09:42h in News

The new challenge this moon, one that you have seen before.  Are you ready to see how many plant foods you are consuming in a week?  The goal is 30 or more - not 30 servings just 30 different plants.  A few nuts, some oatmeal, an apple, a sprinkle of parsley on your noodles and you have five plant foods right there.  The hard part is that you only get to count each plant food one time in seven days, so tomorrow it is raisins, corn flakes, a banana, spinach salad and wheat bread for five more plant foods...

31 May

Posted at 06:30h in News

LTBB Community Health has another exciting announcement to make this week. We are going to be participating in the Michigan Indian Family Olympics this year!

The Community Health Department strives to promote health and wellness through fun, competitive, physical activities with other Michigan tribes! There are a variety of ways to get involved in this competition. Activities include: Archery, Long Jump, Jump Rope and Fitness Circuit, Softball Throw, 3 Point Basketball Shot, Running/Walking, and Lacrosse Speed Shot!

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23 May

Posted at 13:10h in News

Stay Informed with the *BE ALERT* Emergency Notification System

The Tri-County Office of Emergency Management is Michigan’s only three County Regional Emergency Management program proudly serving the Counties of Charlevoix, Cheboygan and Emmet in Michigan’s northern lower peninsula. This is free to all residents in Charlevoix, Cheboygan, and Emmet counties. Click on the *BE ALERT* & Smart911 tab to enroll.

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19 May

Posted at 09:17h in News

The June 2022 Executive Townhall Meeting has been canceled and the updates typically given at these meetings will be provided at the annual Community Meeting on June 11th.

The next Executive Townhall meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 13th.

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11 Apr

Posted at 14:00h in News

We have a 3-week challenge for you this month to honor Bopogimenh Giizis - Broken Snowshoe Moon (13th moon), and we are sharing information from the White Earth Community about sunflower seeds.   Our challenge this month is to eat more seeds and nuts.

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05 Apr

Posted at 15:01h in News

The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians COVID-19 Financial Impact Relief Payment Program Policy V*
*To remain consistent with previous COVID funding programs, Tribal Council Resolution titled Payment III, will be referred to as payment V this policy.

Similar to many other governments across the world, the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians has declared a Tribal State of Emergency during the COVID -19 Emergency Disaster on March 17, 2020.

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04 Apr

Posted at 14:27h in News

It is time to start thinking about what Kitigaan (Garden) Kits you want to plant this year. Our Kitigaan Kit event will occur at the Government Center on May 20th from 10 AM- 2 PM. Ordering is open to the tribal community, including tribal employees.
TO ORDER: fill out the request form at the link: https://forms.gle/ZTZWaUtp8HhwNCw9A OR use the camera on your cellular phone to scan the QR code on the flyer to generate the request form. Orders must be placed by Wednesday April 20th.

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