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Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians7500 Odawa CircleHarbor Springs, Michigan 49740

Tribal Council Meeting Dates 2005

August 6 Work SessionAugust 20 Work SessionAugust 7 Council MeetingAugust 21 Council Meeting

September 10 Work SessionSeptember 24 Work SessionSeptember 11 Council MeetingSeptember 25 Council Meeting

October 8 Work SessionOctober 9 Council MeetingOctober 22 Work SessionOctober 23 Council Meeting

November 5 Work SessionNovember 6 Council MeetingNovember 19 Work SessionNovember 20 Council Meeting

December 3 Work SessionDecember 4 Council MeetingDecember 17 Work Session December 18 Council Meeting

ALL TRIBAL COUNCILMEETINGS AND WORK SESSIONS ARE HELD IN THETRIBAL COURT ROOM LOCATEDAT 7500 ODAWA CIRCLE, HARBOR SPRINGS

TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERSFRANK ETTAWAGESHIKTRIBAL CHAIRMANBEATRICE LAW-VICE CHAIRPERSONDEXTER MCNAMARASECRETARYALICE YELLOWBANKTREASURERRITA SHANANAQUETCOUNCILORFRED HARRINGTON, JR.COUNCILORREGINA BENTLEYCOUNCILOR

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August 2005

This newsletter is published by the LTBBof Odawa Indians, 7500 Odawa Circle,Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740. Wereserve the right to edit any material

submitted for space and content.

ElectionSchedule

August 8GENERAL ELECTION DAY

August 18 Last day to submit in writinga challenge to the GeneralElection

August 22Election Board certifies andposts results of GeneralElection

Elected officials will besworn in and take office atthe next regularly scheduledTribal Council Meeting.

LTBB HealthClinic and

HealthDepartment tomove to a new

location.Please look forthe notice onpage 5 of thisedition of the

Odawa Trails...

From the Desk of the Tribal ChairmanFrank Ettawageshik

Following the vote at the TribalCouncil Meeting on June 26th to proceedwith the new casino project, the followingpress release was sent out on June 30thto print and broadcast media. Severalnews stories resulted in local papers andin state-wide papers as well. TV 9&10and TV 7&4 both did announcements ontheir evening news programs and TV 7&4came to our Tribal Center and did an in-depth story the following day for theirevening news.

Press Release for ImmediateRelease

June 30, 2005

Harbor Springs, MI -- The LittleTraverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indiansannounced today the construction of a

new casino resort on a 97 acre parcel onCemetery Rd south of Petoskey. The totalproject cost is estimated at$197,500,000.00 and will take approxi-mately two years to complete. A date forgroundbreaking has not yet been deter-mined but will occur later this summer.

The new development is expected toconsist of a casino with 1500 gamingmachines, an eight story 250 room hotelwith a roof top, fine-dining restaurant, a300 seat buffet, a deli, convention facili-ties and a 1000 seat entertainment com-plex. An indoor pool facility and parkinggarage are also planned.

"This new quality facility will continueour Tribe's commitment to excellence ineconomic development," said Frank

Ettawageshik, Little Traverse Bay BandsTribal Chairman. "When completed, ournew operation will compliment the LittleTraverse Bay region's reputation as aworld class tourist and resort destination."

The facility will replace the currentVictories Casino that the Tribe operates onUS-131 South in Petoskey. The VictoriesHotel will continue operation as a standalone facility.

The Little Traverse Bay Bands is cur-rently the second largest employer in thearea with nearly 700 employees workingin the Tribal government offices and theVictories Hotel and Casino.

For further information please call theOffice of the Tribal Chairman at 231-242-1406.

Photo: New Casino Hotel project building slated to begin soon

Certified Results PrimaryElection 6-24-05

Rank Candidate Votes Percentage1 Fred R. Harrington Jr 553 7.71%2 Dexter McNamara 521 7.27%3 Alice King-Yellowbank 494 6.89%4 Melvin L. Kiogima 492 6.86%5 Betrice A. Law 490 6.83%6 Regina (Gasco) Bentley 466 6.50%7 Rita Shananaquet 454 6.33%8 Shirley Marie (Naganashe) Oldman 441 6.15%9 Mary Ann Roberts 434 6.05%10 Theresa Lynn Boda 374 5.22%11 Marvin P. Mulholland 351 4.90%12 Valerie Jeanne Biro 326 4.55%13 Judith D. Pierzynowski 293 4.09%14 Paul Walton Eames (Cabinaw) 290 4.04%15 Janet Marie Shomin 272 3.79%16 Timothy Lee LaCroix 256 3.57%17 John Angus Kawegoma 251 3.50%18LeRoy Shomin 215 3.00%19 Catherine Marie (Delmas) Laba 197 2.75%

Return 905% of eligible voters 27.8%

O DAW A TRAILS2 August 2005

The following is some generalinformation and guidelines forTribal Members who are interestedin serving on a LTBB Commission,Board and/or Committee. Pleasesubmit your letter of interest alongwith your resume to:

Michele LaCountLTBB of Odawa Indians7500 Odawa CircleHarbor Springs, MI 49740 or email: mlacount@ltbbodawa-nsn.gov

Once your letter and resume arereceived, you will receive a notifi-cation letter with date and time atwhich you must appear inperson before the Tribal Councilfor an interview. All efforts will bemade to allow time for applicantsto make travel arrangements.Timely submissions are requested.

Housing Commission3-year termsNo. of Openings = 2 Regular Meetings = Minimum of once permonth or as deemed necessary

Economic Development3-year termsNo. of Openings = Total of 2Meetings = Minimum of once permonth or as deemed necessaryduring an election year

Education Commission3-year termNo. of Openings = 2Meetings = Minimum of once perquarter or as often as deemednecessary; generally meetings areheld on a monthly basis

Indian Child WelfareCommission3-year termNo. of Openings = 1Meetings = Minimum of once permonth or as deemed necessary

Natural ResourcesCommission 3-year termsNo. of Openings = 2Meetings = Minimum of onceper month, generally a meetingis held bi-monthly

Regulatory Commission 3-year termsNo. of Openings = 1Meetings = Minimum of once permonth, generally a meeting is held bi-monthly

Trust Fund Board3-year termsNo. of Openings = 3Meetings = Minimum of 4 times peryear, once per quarter

Compensation:

1) Stipend of $100.00 per meeting except for Election Board

2) Election BoardElection Day Stipend$250.00Meeting Stipend $125.00Travel Stipend $100.00

3) Per Diem according to theCurrent Federal Per DiemRates (for those memberswho travel from farther than50 miles for a meeting ortraining)

4) Mileage allowance is paidaccording to the currentmileage rate set out by theLTBB AccountingDepartment.

5) Lodging & Travel is paid forthrough the Commission,Board or Committee and isapproved via motion at aregular meeting

Commissions,Committeesand Board Vacancies

Elder’s Association Education ScholarshipBy Marcia Sutton, Elders Association Secretary

The Elders Association would like to acknowledge and congratulate the following students who hadeither all A's or perfect attendance for the first two marking periods of the school year.

Zachary Sleeman Nicholas SleemanJessica Wysocki Stephan WysockiJennifer Portman Zachary JohnsonSydney Kay Jordan KayDianna Kay Caren KayJacob Schnieder Mitchell SleemanRochelle Schneider Courtney SchneiderAllison Daybird Matthew DaybirdAlex Vermerris Rebecca LynnAshley Dominic Chandler KiogimaSteven Jackson Jade Kiogima

The Elders Association will be giving awards for the last two marking periods of this year. Any studentwho has all A's or perfect attendance for the remainder of the school year must submit a copy of theirreport card signed by their parents to the Education Department for compilation. Report cards must bereceived by September 30th to receive the award. If you have any questions please feel free to callMarcia Sutton at 231-242-1610.

CBC News

Congratulations to Su Lantz and Mike Lyons on their recent appoint-ments to the LTBB Housing Commission

Reminder to all Current Commission Committee orBoard Members

Training on Roles and Responsibilities will be held on Thursday,October 20th and Friday, October 21, 2005.

A a n i i , A a n i i s h n a ?Cassandra Gibson, Ndizhnikaas.Since March my family and I trav-eled to Ann Arbor Powwow andGathering of Nations. I had agreat time, especially seeing theMiss Indian World Competition.We also traveled to Bay Mills andLittle River Band's Jingtamook inJune, 05. The Hawks Basketballteam I play for participated in Mt.Pleasant, Peshawbestown andBay Mills, MI, tournaments inApril and May, 05. LTBB alsosponsored a youth tournament inPetoskey, MI, in April, 05. I cele-brated my thirteenth birthday inMay and finished 7th grade andam going into the 8th gradenext fall.

It is nearing the end of myyear of carrying the title MissThree Fires. Looking back at

the year, it has been a good oneI've traveled to places I've neverseen before and had a lot of newexperiences. As Miss Three FiresI realize carrying a title such asthis is a hard but rewarding jobWearing a crown is not just forlooks but an obligation to repre-sent not only young but alAnishinaabek. I encourageyoung women to take the oppor-tunity to experience what I have.

Miigwech to the SaginawChippewa Indian Tribe, theNaanooske Women's Circle, myfamily and many friends and rela-tives for their support. It hasbeen a great honor.

Baamaapii Kawaabimin.Cassandra GibsonMiss Three Fires 2004-05

Miss Three Fires

What an honor it has been to have ayoung Odawa Kwe from our Tribecarrying this title for the past year.She is truly an example for all LTBBYouth. Good Luck Cassie in whateveryou decide to do after your reign asMiss Three Fires!

Photo Courtesy of Theresa KeshickPictured: Miss Three Fires, Cassandra Gibsonat the Gathering of Nations Pow Wow inAlbuquerque, New Mexico April, 2005.

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O DAW A TRAILS August 20054

Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa IndiansGraduation Ceremony

2005

YOU'RE INVITED!!

All high school, GED, college, post-graduate and vocational training graduates and their families are invited to be honored at this year's

graduation ceremony.

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Are you between the ages of10 and 20 with a hobby, skill, ortalent you know you could mar-ket? The Farm Service Agencymakes loans available to individ-ual youth to establish andoperate income-producingprojects. The project mustbe planned and operatedwith the assistance of anadvisor, produce sufficientincome to repay the loan, andprovide the youth with practicalbusiness and educational experi-ence. Projects do not necessari-ly have to be agricultural related.Youth loans may be used to

finance nearly any kind ofincome-producing project. Somecommon projects include live-stock and crop production, lawnand gardening services, and

craft and art sales.If you are interested in

learning more about theNational FSA AmericanIndian Credit OutreachInitiative or would like per-

sonalized assistance, pleasecontact me, Teresa Magnuson,at (517) 694-7784 or by e-mail atteresa@indiancreditoutreach.com.M e g w e t c h !

Youth Entrepreneurs W antedThe National FSA American Indian Credit Outreach Initiative Program

All members that move must complete anaddress verification form. If you do nothave an address verification form andcopy of your social security number onfile, you will not receive the per capitapayment in December. If you have anyquestions, please feel free to call us at

(231)242-1521 Linda Keshick or (231) 242-1520 Pauline Boulton.

The Natural Resource Department hasten canoes that are available for tribalmembers to use throughout the summer.If you are interested in checking out oneof these canoes please stop by or call theNatural Resource Department for furtherinformation at (231) 242-1670.

Canoes Available

Attention Native Way Gym card holdersIf your card is lost or stolen, you will be required topay a replacement cost of $10.00 before a new

key is issued.

Card keys can be picked up at the LTBBHealth Department located at 1345

US 31N, Petoskey, MI

Also, if you have a gym key and are notusing it, please return to the LTBB Health Department so that it

can be reissued to another participant.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call the LTBB HealthDepartment at (231)242-1611

Miigwetch, the LTBB Health Department

“ A Better Choice” 1st Annual

LTBB / YMCASummer Camp.

For ages 10 to 16.

August 15th through17th at Camp Arbutus

Hayo-Went-Ha atTraverse City.

Call CommunityHealth at 242-1601orSteps at 242-1664 fordetails or to sign up.

NCAI Mid-Year SessionAiinii everyone,I recently had the opportuni-

ty to attend the Mid-year sessionfor the National Congress ofAmerican Indians (NCAI) inGreen Bay, Wisconsin.

For those of you who aren'tfamiliar with NCAI and what theydo, please allow me a minute ofyour time to fill you in a little.

NCAI is a National organiza-tion that was founded in 1941 inresponse to the continued termi-nation of our treaty rights andassimilation policies that havebeen forced upon us as IndianNations.

Since its inception, NCAI hasbeen working non-stop to informthe public and congress on thesovereign and inherent rights ofAmerican Indians and AlaskaNatives.

NCAI advocates for us all oneverything from Healthcare toHousing; Education to Politics;Environmental Protection toEconomic Development andeverything in between.

NCAI strongly pursues theinput and involvement fromeveryone, from our most respect-ed Elders to our Youth.

With a membership inexcess of 250 tribes throughout

the United States, NCAI servesas the major National TribalGovernment organization.

NCAI holds two conventionsper year: one in June and one inlate October. The conferencesusually last three days withnumerous meetings, trainingsand cultural events sponsored bythe staff of NCAI and host com-munity. If I have one regret frommy time at NCAI, it is that thereare so many different activitiesand trainings planned that threedays is not enough time to expe-rience all that is going on. Withso many of our brothers and sis-ters from all over Indian Countryin attendance, it's like a familyreunion. I would highly recom-mend that if any of you have theopportunity to attend either theMid-Year session or the AnnualConvention in October to do so. Itis an experience that you willcarry with you always. I know thatI plan on going again as soon asthe opportunity is there for me todo so.

Respectfully submitted:Deleta Gasco Smith,

LTBB Health CommissionChair

Economic Development NewsBy Theresa Keshick, EconomicDevelopment Research Assistant

We have a new addition tothe Deli at Biindigen. We nowsell smoked whitefish, trout,salmon, and chub. Comingsoon will be the smokedwhitefish pate, and possiblysausage. So come on in andget a taste of NorthernMichigan!! All our fish prod-ucts come from Bells Fisheryof Mackinaw City, which comefresh from Lakes Michigan,Huron and Superior.

Also, Biindigen has had a"facial" this past month.Harrington Construction wascontracted to re-stain and var-nish the exterior walls of thestore. Some new cabinetrywas installed near the cappuc-cino/coffee area, and some ofthe older cabinets wererepaired as well.

The Alligator Ice machineis in, which is a great way tocool off on a nice summer day.Also available from the deliare sandwiches, wraps, andfresh, hot pizza, which is avail-able from 11am - 4pm daily.So Biindigen!!

By Susan Swadling, EDDAdministrative Assistant

Little Traverse Bay Bands ofOdawa Indians owns and oper-ates Bell's Fishery and Kings Innof Mackinaw City. The summerseason has begun and thingsare picking up at these twoenterprises.

With a new look in the retailarea, Bell's Fishery has beguntheir summer season sellingfresh and smoked fish. Come upand check it out, there are newproducts available. There arecrackers and sauces, snackfoods and a few novelty items.

At the Kings Inn, the poolhas had a face lift and looks gor-geous. It is heated to a nicewarm temperature and guestscan swim at their leisure until10:00 pm. Our expanded conti-nental breakfast offers a varietyof muffins, yogurt, cold cerealand sweet rolls. We're next doorto the Thunderfalls Water Park,so come on up and see us!

Congratulations to the Victories

Casino & HotelMarketing Department

Please join me in congratu-lating the Victories Casino &Hotel Marketing Department.The Marketing Department wasnotified late last week (week ofJune 5th) that it has won at leastone Romero Award. The Romeroawards are casino marketingindustry awards and entries arejudged by industry experts. Thisspecific competition drawsentries from casinos across thecountry and are based on specif-ic marketing events. VictoriesMarketing Department submittedtwo contest entries.

The Romero awards will begiven during the 2005 MarketingConference in Las Vegas in July.

Congratulations!John Espinosa, General

Manager Victories Casino & Hotel

O DAW A TRAILSAugust 2005 5

Annual Anishinaabemowin Family Language & Culture CampFriday, Saturday & Sunday—July 28, 29 & 31st

Sponsored by the Little River Band of Ottawa IndiansManistee, Michigan (Campground across from Little River Casino & Resort)No Cost for Registration, No Cost for Camping, All Meals Provided at No Cost

Workshops, Games, Talent Show, Jiingtamok (powwow) for All AgesFor more information call Kenny Pheasant,

1-888-723-8288 or (231)723-8020

ANISHINAABEMOWIN YOUTH TRIPLTBB Language Program is taking youth, ages 8-17,

to the Language Camp. Space is limited! For an application or more information, please call the Language Program

at 1-888-309-5822 ext. 1454, or (231)242-1454, or (231)242-1450.

TemporaryHelp

WantedDo you want to:

Work in an office setting?Gain experience?

Work in the tribal community?Make a little money?

Are you a tribal member?Temporary positions available!

W ork as little as one day oras long as a month!!!Contact the Little TraverseBay Band of OdawaIndians Human ResourcesDepartment today!

Call Today!(231) 242-1555

Advertise In the OdawaTrailsFor More

information Call LTTBCommunications Department at:

(231) 242-1427

Own and occupy a home in need of repair?

Rural Development can help.Low income, rural Michigan residents could qualify for a

low interest loan directly from Rural Development.

If you qualify, Rural Development can loan you up to$20,000 at 1% interest annually to help you:

Improve or modernize your house;

Remove health and safety hazards;

Make your house accessible to a family member with a disability.

Contact Rural Development at: 1-231-775-7681 X 4

Or1- 800-944-8119 for more information

Rural Development is an equalopportunity lender, provider and employer

The Natural ResourceDepartment has a limitedamount of sweet grass

plugs that are available on afirst come first serve basis.Anyone interested pleasestop by the office or call

231-242-1607

Attention TribalMembers

The LTBB HealthClinic and HealthDepartment will bemoving to the new

Health Park Facility at1080 Hager Drive,

Petoskey, Michigan onAugust 19th. The Clinicwill be open for busi-ness on August 22,2005. Please plan

accordingly.

Home Grown ProjectBy Regina Brubacker, RN, Community Health Nurse

Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa'sHealth DepartmentCommunity Health1345 US 31 NorthPetoskey MI 49770Phone: (231)242-1601

Aanii, tribal members!The Community Health

Department, the Human ServicesDepartment, and the Steps to AHealthier Anishinaabe would like toinvite you to participate in a brandnew program. This program, theHome Grown Project, will run fromlate June until the last harvest inSeptember. The program is for you ifyou or your family members areknown diabetics, have pre-diabetesor metabolic syndrome, or if you arean elder. Other high-risk populationsmay be eligible as well.

Recent research and studiesare showing that our rates of dis-ease in this country are skyrocket-ing, and current measures are notkeeping up with increases.Everyone is looking for additionalmeans to fight or prevent disease.Native Americans, as well as otherminority ethnic groups, have higherrates of disease then the main-stream population, likely becauseseveral generations ago we ate avery different diet than is availablenow. We believe that returning to adiet more in keeping with the ances-tral one might help slow or decreaseour rates of disease. Nutrition stud-ies done recently indicate that for

optimal health a person should eatbetween six and thirteen servings offruits and vegetables a day. I thinkthat very few of us reach such a goal,and it may not be feasible now, buteven increasing your intake by sever-al servings a day has the potential toimprove your health. For instance,eating more fruit can satisfy a sweettooth without the raise in bloodsugar that a cookie or candy bar maycause. In addition, it adds solublefiber which can decrease cholesterollevels and lower the risk of certaintypes of cancer. Vegetables will fillyou up without a lot of carbohy-drates, add fiber and protein, andcontain many helpful minerals, vita-mins, and antioxidants that fight dis-ease.

In addition, harvesting, prepar-ing and preserving your own food

strengthens your connection withMother Earth. It gets us off thecouch. It tastes better than Spartancanned goods. And it’s an opportu-nity to increase a sense of communi-ty as we come together to learn, andteach our children that there’s a bet-ter way than under the GoldenArches. Maybe you have alwayswanted to prepare and preserveyour own food, but didn’t have theknowledge, or the resources, or sim-ply the room. Join us this summerand learn how fun and easy it can beto enjoy fresh food.

Call Community HealthDepartment at (231)244-1601 formore details or to sign up. We arelooking forward to working with youon this unique project.

Migwech!

Home Grown ProjectSchedule for Home Grown Project cookingand food preservation classes for August tobe held at the LTBB Administration Building

kitchen:8/10/05 from 4pm to 7pm:Cooking,Canning,and Drying

Tomatoes & Blackberries8/31/05 from 4pm to 7 pm: Cooking,

Roasting,Drying and Freezing Sweet Corn & Peaches

For more information, call ReginaBrubaker at (231)242-1664 or Cathy Gibson at (231)242-1601

Photo: Farmer Berg with his mother and Michele Keshick, BSN CommunityHealth Department

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O DAW A TRAILSAugust 2005 7

Baweting Burial Ground ReturnedBy Winnay Wemigwase, Director of Archives and Records

Representatives from LittleTraverse Bay Bands participat-ed in a dedication ceremonyhosted by the Sault Ste. MarieTribe of Chippewa Indians. Thededication was held in SaultSte. Marie, Michigan on June25, 2005, with a pipe ceremo-ny and honor song.

The ceremony served as acelebration of the cooperationbetween the Sault Tribe, theBay Mills Indian Community,the City of Sault Ste Marie, andthe US Army Corps of Engineerson reestablishing a portion ofBrady Park on the St. Mary'sRiver as a sacred burial ground.The project to secure and fencethe ancient Anishinaabe burialground resulted from a uniquecooperative effort between thefour groups. Even though theshoreline has been modifiedover the years, the perimeter ofthe burial ground has beenestablished as near as possibleto the original boundaries ofthe site.

Project planning began in2004 and the fencing, whichwas donated by the US ArmyCorp of Engineers, was com-pleted in May 2005. Includedin the project was a custom-created archway above theentrance to the burial groundthat is decorated with tradition-al Anishinaabe floral designsand a traditional clan emblemto honor the ancestors buriedthere.

The clan emblem is that ofAjiijak (Crane) which is anOgimaa Dodem (Chief Clan) forthe Anishinaabe people. Thelocation of the burial groundhas been a traditional restingplace for the Bawating Ojibwe(Sault Tribe) and was referredto as "Our ancient burialground" by the Bawating CraneClan Chief, Shingabawossin, inthe early 1800s.

Anishinaabe have alwayshonored their ancestors in dif-ferent ways at least on a yearlybasis. Often, birch bark spirithouses were placed on thegraves at the time of burial sothat offerings could be placedin it to aid the deceased ontheir journey. Traditional burialmarkers were decorated with asingle clan symbol placedupside down to signify that theyhad passed to the spirit world.

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe,in working to repatriate this

location, has taken on theresponsibility of honoring andcaring for their ancestors. Theywill take over care and manage-ment of this area. During thededication ceremony, manySault Tribe community mem-bers contributed words aboutthe honor and responsibility

this process has brought tothem. Their hope is that thiscollaboration between the fouragencies will serve as a modelfor other Tribes involved inrepatriation efforts. The site islocated on the corners of WaterStreet and Bingham Avenue inSault Ste. Marie.

Photo Courtesey of Paul Eames Pictured: Custom Archway depicting traditionalClan symbols for deceased

Photo Courtesy of Paul Eames Pictured: Spirit Houses

Photo Courtesy of Paul Eames Pictured: Spirit Houses along with an Aspen treeto commemerate the Aspens that used to grow there

Statue DedicatedOn Saturday, July

9, 2005 a statue wasunveiled of ChiefIgnatious Petoskey,whom the city ofPetoskey was namedafter. Over one hun-dred descendants ofPetoskey were onhand to celebrate thishistoric event.

Ignatious and hisfamily lived in theHarbor Springs areau n t i l h i s f a m i l y h a d a c o n f l i c t with the CatholicMissionaries, andmoved across the bayto what is now knownas the city ofPetoskey.

The statue is animage of ChiefPetoskey wearing European styleclothing with culturally signifi-cant items on his person. Thereis an Eagle feather fan in hisright hand and in his left handthere is a pipe. Around his neckis a medallion which was given tothe ogema during his time.

Chief Petoskey was a busi-ness man working for the JohnJacob Astor trading company. Heis truly an example for modernOdawa’s. He was able to functionin a society that was becomingpredominiate. He was successfulliving in both worlds.

This statue was donated tothe Little Traverse HistoricalSociety by Mr. & Mrs. RobertJenson-Dau who are residents ofPetoskey, Michigan and Illinois.

On hand to do the unveilingwere two of the oldest descen-dants, James Petoskey, 91, fromWisconsin and Roland Petoskey,82, from Levering, Michigan.

Chi Miigwech to all thatmade the day a great successand for the time that was put intothe project. The statue is locatedat the corner of Lewis and Rosestreets in Petoskey.

Pictured: Statue of Chief Ignatious Petoskey

Pictured: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jenson-Dau who donated the Statue to the LittleTraverse Historic Society

October 29th to November26th, 2005.The juror will be Linda Martin,Public Programs Coordinator,Smithsonian Institute NativeAmerican Museum.All proposed entries must be

submitted by September 15th,2005.Proposed entries must include a$30.00 dollar entry fee for up to3 items. ($20.00 CATC mem-bers).

• Credit Cards or Checksare accepted.

• Checks must be madepayable to Crooked Tree ArtsCouncil.

Proposed entries and paymentmust be addressed "AttentionGail Lambert."Proposed entries shall be eithera photograph or slide of theobject., and must contain thefollowing information writtenupon the slide/photo:

• Name of the Artist• Title of Work• Medium• Actual Image Size

A self-addressed stamped enve-lope is required for return ofphoto/slides.Artists will be notified byOctober 1, 2005 whether theirproposed entry has been select-

ed.Artists will have until October14th, 2005 to have their artworks delivered upon beingselected.Preparations for submissionsare the responsibility of theartists, (i.e. matting).Artists can pick up their submis-sions after November 26th;there is a $40.00 fee to havesubmissions sent back to theartists by mail.Mail Entries to:Crooked Tree Arts Council461 East MitchellPetoskey, Michigan 49770

The Native American Juried Art Show

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ErgonomicsBy Norm Emery, Safety

Coordinator

Our sit down society andergonomics: Commuting or com-puting, knitting, or playing videogames. From breakfast to watch-ing the nightly news, we're practi-cally sitting all day long - and halfof the night, especially those withsit down jobs. With all that sittingyear in and year out, the strainon your back can increase. Butby following some simple backcare tips, you can help reducethe everyday strain of sitting; nomatter what you are doing youcan enjoy a healthy back. Theaim of ergonomics human engi-neering is to achieve ease andefficiency at work and home.Your back is involved in every jobyou do; sitting, standing, walking,lifting, bending, reaching, andrunning. Even when you're rest-ing or sleeping, your back is onthe job. It takes only a few min-utes each day to take good careof your back. Keep your back andabdominal muscles strong. Thislets them support the curves atyour neck, middle and lowerback. There are four simplethings that you can do to saveyour back from the everydaystrain of sitting.

The solution to slouching:• Good sitting posture is

the best foundation for a healthy back.

• Shift your weight and sitting position frequently to take the pressure offyour lower back.

• You can do easy backexercises at your desk,to keep your backaligned and release the muscle tension caused by sitting.

• Moving safely in yourchair when you bend and reach can also help prevent back ache and unnecessary injury.

Ergonomics is the science offitting the task with the correcttool or object to the person toavoid ergonomically relatedinjuries whether at work or atplay. Ergonomics will help youreduce risk factors through taskand practiced controls.

Monday-to-Friday Syndrome:It's not the office job that is thecause of the Monday-to-Fridaysyndrome; it's how you treat yourback on and off the job. You maynot know it, but 40 hours of sit-ting can put more strain on yourback than 40 hours of standing-or even lifting-making you one ofthe unsung heroes or heroines of

the workplace. But you're also aprime target for the Monday-to-Friday Syndrome: backache andfatigue from slouching over yourdesk all week. Since you sit mostof the day it makes sense tolearn simple back care tips tohelp prevent back strain andinjury to help you feel healthy onthe job. After an active weekendyour back may feel fine, but byFriday after working at your deskall week, your back can ache,become tired and be prone toinjury. The Monday-to-FridaySyndrome is caused by longunrelieved periods of sitting inone position-especially slouch-ing.

The solution to slouching;Good sitting posture, allows youyour back to do its job of support-ing you. Your goal is to keep thethree natural curves of yourspine in their normal alignment.

• The vertebrae bones ofyour back support your spine when you sit and protect your spinal nerves.

• Discs are the pads of cartilage between the vertebrae help cushion the stress of sitting.

• Ligaments are tough bands of tissue that connect and stabilize your

vertebrae. Abdominal and back mus-

cles help hold you're backupright and maintain your threecurves.

Sitting in your chair, no mat-ter what kind you use, can adjustthe way you sit and can reducethe strain on your back.

Lumbar support: • Towels rolled up 4" to

6'or use a pre-made support.

• Position it in the small of your back.

• A seat wedge: Tipping your pelvis forward with a seat wedge helps restore your lumbar curve.

• Either sit on a rolled up towel to 2"-3" thick, or use a pre-made seat wedge. Sitting over your work:

• You can prevent slouching by sliding your chair under your desk as far as possible, so you are sitting directly over your work.

• Keyboarding: To help prevent slouching in your neck, try angling your work materials up toward vertical, so you

won't have to lean over your desk.

• Reading: Holding your reading material vertical rather leaning over it, helps your entire back aligned.

• There's a right way to stand, sit, lift, turn, walk and sleep.

• Learn it and live it.• Keep your weight low to

reduce the strain on your back.

• Learn how to cope with worry and stress.

• Get professional help fast if your back hurts.

Cumulative Trauma: Usingany motion once or twice may notcause problems. When the samemotion is used repeatedly forlong periods of time, it can causestrain, discomfort, illness anddisability and may even requirecorrective surgery. These prob-lems are called cumulative trau-ma, a condition that accumu-lates over time. Make sure to usetools, machines or equipment ina way that won't cause strainover time. Search for ways towork that will accommodate yourneeds. Don't try to force yourwork patterns to fit the task.

W aganakising Martial Arts ClubOn Friday, June 17th, twelvemembers of the WaganakisingMartial Arts Club tested toadvance their rank and wereall successful. If you see BillDenemy, Michele Keshick,Regina Brubacker, KathyMcGraw, Kathleen Willis, TaylorFisher, Alex Fisher, CassandraGibson, Sean Miller, JaredWillis, Derek Willis or MikaylaMiller give them a pat on theback for a job well done!

LTBB Primary Election

Pictured: Election Board while tallying ballots at June 24 Primary Election

On June 24,2005, the firstprimary electionin LTBB Historyafter the newconstitution hasbeen ratified wasconducted. Theresults from thiselection are onthe cover of thisedition. There isalso an electionschedule in thisedition as well.There were 905ballots cast inthis primary and the regular general elec-tion is currently in progress. It is your rightas a citizen of LTBB to vote (if you are overthe age of 18). Please take the time to

become involved in your governmentprocess and exercise your right.You can make the difference!

Pictured: Tribal Member Nate Gibson exercising his right to vote

Don't forget!! There will be a CollegeNight held at North Central MichiganCollege in September. The LTBBEducation Department will be participat-ing and will have a table with lots of schol-arship, financial aid and college-relatedinformation. We'd love to see you there.Mark it on your calendar now! September21st, 6-8pm, North Central MichiganCollege in the gym.

UPDATE ON THE MERIT SCHOLAR-SHIP!! Good news, the Merit Scholarshipprogram has received enough funding tocontinue awarding merit scholarships forthe remainder of the 2004-2005 academ-ic year. For this reason, we encourage anyand all higher education students whohave achieved a 3.0 or better during theFall, Winter/Spring or Summer semestersof the 2004-2005 year to submit a copy oftheir grades and a completed applicationto Katie Bauer, Higher Education StudentServices Coordinator. For more informa-tion, please contact her at 231-242-1492.

BOOKS, BOOKS, AND MORE BOOKS!!

The Education Department has receivedanother grant from the Institute ofMuseum and Library Services. We areexcited to continue expanding our selec-tion of library materials. Please contactour office if there is a video selection,book, reference material, or music CD thatyou would like to request us to purchase.

PRESCHOOL - 12TH GRADE EDU-CATION ASSISTANCE FUND: It is thattime of the year to start thinking aboutanother school year! The new applica-tions are ready for the 2005-2006 aca-demic year for the Preschool - 12th GradeEducation Assistance fund, which pro-vides $100.00 per Tribally enrolled childfor school-related expenses. Please con-tact Dorothy Perry for an application at231-242-1482. Completed applicationsand a copy of the child's Tribal ID must besubmitted to be eligible.

Just a reminder! Higher EducationScholarship applications (BIA andMichelle Chingwa Education Assistance)are due to Katie Bauer, Higher EducationStudent Services Coordinator by August15th. For those of you attending college,you will want to be sure to have your appli-cation, Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver (ifnecessary), FAFSA, college application,and all other financial aid/scholarshiprelated material completed and submittedto the appropriate offices. If you need anyassistance completing any forms, pleasecontact our office and we will be morethan happy to help. We're excited tobegin the 2005-2006 academic year!

FALL IS A GREAT TIME TO FINISH THATCERTIFICATE! Contact Sandi Wemigwase,the WOBTT Program Assistant, to sign upfor that Bay Mills or Ferris class thatyou've been putting off. So if you havepreviously taken classes but not yet fin-ished all of the credits to graduate, callSandi at 231-242-1484 now! The Fallschedule for both Bay Mills CommunityCollege and Ferris State University isready and waiting for you . . . and so isyour certificate!

O DAW A TRAILS O DAW A TRAILS 9August 2005

Tammy Gasco, Receptionist 231-2242-11400

Tribal AdministrationMelissa Wiatrolik, Administrative Assistant 242-11420

Tribal Chairman/Council OfficeMike Smith, Administrative Assistant 242-11406

Accounting DepartmentTonia Gasco, Accounting Assistant 242-11441

Archives and Records DepartmentEva Oldman, Administrative Assistant 242-11450

Communications DepartmentMelissa Barber, Director 242-11427

Contracting DepartmentKristi Houghton, Contracts Manager 242-11426

Economic Development DepartmentSusan Swadling, EDD Assistant 242-11582

Education DepartmentBeverly Wemigwase, Administrative Assistant 242-11480

Elders DepartmentTina Sutton, Elders Program Assistant 242-11423

Enrollment DepartmentLinda Keshick, Administrative Assistant 242-11521

Environmental DepartmentRegina Gasco, Environmental Assistant 242-11574

Facilities DepartmentSteve Clausen, Facilities Manager 242-11532

G.I.S. DepartmentAlan Proctor, G.I.S. Director 242-11597

Housing DepartmentMargaret Gasco, Administrative Assistant 242-11540

Human Resources DepartmentSusan Gasco, Human Resources Representative 242-11555

Legal DepartmentSu Lantz, Legal Assistant 242-11407

Law Enforcement Department.Tribal Police 242-11500

MIS DepartmentEd Nephler, MIS Technician 242-11534

Planning DepartmentVacant, Administrative Assistant 242-11588

Tribal CourtLinda Harper, Court Clerk 242-11462

Tribal Health ClinicTribal Health Clinic 242-11700Dawn Kilpatrick, Receptionist 242-11700

Health DepartmentGwen Gasco, Administrative Assistant 242-11611Cathy Gibson, Community Health Outreach 242-11601Owen LaVeque, Transportation 242-11602Kathleen Willis, Contract Health Receptionist 242-11607Heidi Bosma, Maternal Child Health Outreach 242-11614

Human Services DepartmentTheresa Chingwa, Administrative Assistant 242-11621Regina Kiogima Sr., BGN Outreach Worker 242-11627

Substance Abuse/Mental Health DepartmentJenifer Wilson, Office/Intake Coordinator 242-11642

Natural Resources DepartmentFiona Banfield, Administrative Assistant 242-11670

Enrollment Commission

Meetings begin at 5:00 PM and arelocated in the Enrollment CommissionWorkroom #118 at 7500 Odawa Circle,Harbor Springs, MI 49740. All meetingsare open to the Tribal membershipunless otherwise posted.

August 15, 2005 September 19, 2005October 17, 2005 November 21, 2005 December 19, 2005

Economic Development Work Session and Meeting

August 13, 2005 August 14, 2005September 10, 2005 Sept. 11, 2005October 8, 2005 October 9, 2005November 12, 2005 Nov. 13, 2005December 10, 2005 Dec. 11, 2005

Meetings will be held in room #312located at 7500 Odawa Circle, HarborSprings, MI. Meetings begin at 9:30a.m. All meetings open unless notedin closed session.

Health CommissionAugust 8, 2005 September 12, 2005 October 10, 2005 November 14, 2005 December 12, 2005

All meetings start at 6:30pm and arebeing held at the Government Complexat 7500 Odawa Circle.

Commission Meeting Dates

Housing Commission

All meetings are open to the publicunless otherwise posted close session.

August 1, 2005 September 12,2005 October 12, 2005 November7, 2005 December 5, 2005

All meetings start at 3:30pm and arebeing held at the Government Complexat 7500 Odawa Circle. If you have anyquestions or concerns, please contactone of your Housing Commissioners.

Election Board ScheduledMeeting Dates

August 8 General Election22 6:00 pm CBC Room 312

Tribal DirectoriesThe Enrollment Officehas Tribal Directoriesfor sale to LTBB

members $5.00 each.Make checks payable to

LTBB of OdawaIndians

Tribal Telephone Directory

Women’s Hand Drumand Singing GroupWhen: Tuesdays:

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Fridays:

5:00 p.m. - 7:00p.m.For more information Call:

Carla: 231-242-1454.

Natural ResourcesCommission

All meetings are open to the publicunless otherwise noted closed session.

August 3, 2005 August 17, 2005 August 31, 2005

All meetings start at 6:00 PM and areheld at the Natural Resources Building at7500 Odawa Circle.

News From Education Department

Do you have the gift for gab?Interested in improving your inter-personal and professional communications skills?Looking for a more effective way to communicate your great ideas toothers?Come and join us at the nextToastmasters mtg.and polish up on your public speak-ing skills!!Aug. 22 6pm-7pm @ VictoriesHotel/Superior RoomFor more information contactPreston @ 231-330-4403

Toastmasters Club

*** Attention Tribal Contractors ***If you wish to be considered for biddingon the construction of the new casinodevelopment, please contact the TribalAdministration Office at 231-242-1400 tobe placed on a list of individuals and companies that will be sent bidding information. W e are also compiling a listof potential construction workers to beprovided to our construction services contractor.

O DAW A TRAILS10 August 2005

Tribal Council Meeting Minutes The Little Traverse BayBands of Odawa IndiansTribal Council MeetingJune 5, 2005Tribal Court Room 7500Odawa CircleSmudging 9:15 a.m.9:30 a.m.

Executive Session: noCall to Order: Meeting wascalled to order at 9:59a.m.Council Present: TribalChairman FrankEttawageshik, Vice-Chairperson Beatrice A.Law, Treasurer AliceYellowbank, Councilor RitaShananaquet, CouncilorFred Harrington, Jr.,Councilor Regina GascoBentley Absent: Secretary DexterMcNamara-excused

Legal Staff Present: AllieGreenleaf Maldonado-Assistant General Counsel

Staff Present: MicheleLaCount-ExecutiveAssistant, Valerie Tweedie,Chief Financial Officer,Albert Colby, Jr.-TribalAdministrator

Commission, Boards andCommittees:

Guests: Brittany Bentley,Melvin Kiogima, Sr., MarciaSutton, SharonSierzputowski, JudyPierzynowski, AndrewStich, Deleta Gasco Smith,John Kawegoma

Opening Ceremony: AliceYellowbank

Motion made by Vice-Chairperson Beatrice A.Law and supported byTreasurer Alice Yellowbankto approve the minutes forMay 15, 2005 as amend-ed.Vote: 6 Yes, 0 No, 1Absent (Secretary DexterMcNamara), 0 AbstainedMotion Carried

Motion made by CouncilorRegina Gasco Bentley andsupported by CouncilorFred Harrington, Jr., toaccept the Treasurer's ver-bal and written report aspresented by ValerieTweedie Chief FinancialOfficer for June 5, 2005.Vote: 6 Yes, 0 No, 1Absent (Secretary DexterMcNamara), 0 AbstainedMotion Carried

Motion made by CouncilorRegina Gasco Bentley andsupported by CouncilorRita Shananaquet to ear-mark $3,000,000 ofinvestment funds for theHealth Park renovationsand expansion and directthe Treasurer to establisha Capital Account for theproject and transfer invest-ments into Capital Accountas needed. The renova-tions and expansion shall

be implemented over a 3-year period to implementthe health plan presentedto Tribal Council on June 4,2005 with master plans tobe approved by TribalCouncil. The plan shallmatch renovations andexpansion with operationcapability of the clinic. Theinitial $250,000 shall beauthorized for immediateclinic movement adminis-tered by the TribalAdministrator, and author-ize the Tribal Chairman ortheir designee to sign con-tracts. Vote: 6 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent(Secretary DexterMcNamara), 0 AbstainedMotion Carried

11:18 a.m. recess called11:30 a.m. meeting recon-vened

Motion made by CouncilorFred Harrington, Jr., andsupported by Vice-Chairperson Beatrice A.Law to accept the TribalAdministrator's writtenreport for June 5, 2005. Vote: 6 Yes, 0 No, 1Absent (Secretary DexterMcNamara), 0 AbstainedMotion Carried

Motion made by Vice-Chairperson Beatrice A.Law and supported byCouncilor RitaShananaquet to approve aletter to United StatesEnvironmental ProtectionAgency (USEPA) DirectorRalph Dolholpf supportingthe EPA'S position identify-ing non-compliance issuespracticed by CMS Energyand authorize the TribalChairman to sign. Vote: 6 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent(Secretary DexterMcNamara), 0 AbstainedMotion Carried

Motion made by Vice-Chairperson Beatrice A.Law and supported byTreasurer Alice Yellowbankto designate Murray Roadsite as the future locationfor a Little Traverse BayBands of Odawa IndiansCommodities Annex. Thebuilding will not be useduntil a floor plan, manage-ment and implantation pro-cedures are developed anda floor sump pump isinstalled in the basement.Vote: 5 Yes, 1 No(Councilor RitaShananaquet), 1 Absent(Secretary DexterMcNamara), 0 AbstainedMotion Carried

11:47 Public Commentopened: Andrew Stich,Michele LaCount11:53 a.m. Public com-ment closed

Motion made by CouncilorFred Harrington, Jr., andsupported by CouncilorRegina Gasco Bentley toaccept the Tribal

Chairman's verbal and writ-ten report June 5, 2005. Vote: 6 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent(Secretary DexterMcNamara), 0 AbstainedMotion Carried

Motion made by Vice-Chairperson Beatrice A.Law and supported byCouncilor Regina GascoBentley to adoptResolution #060505-01Little Traverse Bay Bandsof Odawa Indians ThanksThose Responsible forHonoring BedassigeOtherwise Known as ChiefIgnatius Petoskey. Roll Call: Tribal ChairmanFrank Ettawageshik-yes,Vice-Chairperson BeatriceA. Law-yes, Treasurer AliceYellowbank -yes, SecretaryDexter McNamara-absent,Councilor Fred Harrington,Jr.-yes, Councilor RitaShananaquet-no, CouncilorRegina Gasco Bentley-yesMotion Carried

Motion made by Vice-Chairperson Beatrice A.Law and supported byCouncilor RitaShananaquet to approvethe NICE SurveillanceSystems MaintenanceAgreement contract andallow the GamingRegulatory CommissionChairperson to sign subjectto approval by the ChiefFinancial Officer and LegalDepartment. Vote: 6 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent(Secretary DexterMcNamara), 0 AbstainedMotion Carried

12:12 p.m. lunch recesscalled until 1:30 p.m.1:47 p.m. meeting recon-vened

Motion made by Vice-Chairperson Beatrice A.Law and supported byTreasurer Alice Yellowbankto accept the LegalDepartment's verbal andwritten report as presentedby Allie GreenleafMaldonado for June 5,2005. Vote: 6 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent(Secretary DexterMcNamara), 0 AbstainedMotion Carried

Motion made by Vice-Chairperson Beatrice A.Law and supported byCouncilor Fred Harrington,Jr., to approve the LittleTraverse Bay Bands ofOdawa Indians EnrollmentCommission Bylaws asamended on June 5,2005. This motionrescinds the motion ofFebruary 6, 2005.2:53 p.m. recess called3:03 p.m. meeting recon-venedVote: 6 Yes, 0 No, 1Absent (Secretary DexterMcNamara), 0 AbstainedMotion Carried

Motion made by Vice-

Chairperson Beatrice A.Law and supported byCouncilor Regina GascoBentley to accept the resig-nation of Alan Kesick fromthe Housing Commissioneffective June 5, 2005 anddeclare the positionvacant. Vote: 6 Yes, 0 No, 1Absent (Secretary DexterMcNamara), 0 AbstainedMotion Carried

Motion made by Vice-Chairperson Beatrice A.Law and supported byTreasurer Alice Yellowbankto approve the employ-ment contract with Dr. PaulKaplan, Dental Provider fora period of one year begin-ning June 6, 2005 andauthorize the TribalChairman to sign the con-tract. Vote: 5 Yes, 1 No(Councilor RitaShananaquet), 1 Absent(Secretary DexterMcNamara), 0 AbstainedMotion Carried

Motion made by TreasurerAlice Yellowbank and sup-ported by Councilor ReginaGasco Bentley to approveBurial Request #A0101(a)in the amount of$1,538.08. Vote: 6 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent(Secretary DexterMcNamara), 0 AbstainedMotion Carried

Motion made by CouncilorRegina Gasco Bentley andsupported by CouncilorFred Harrington, Jr., toapprove Burial Request#A0106 in the amount of$8,000. Vote: 6 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent(Secretary DexterMcNamara), 0 AbstainedMotion Carried

Motion made by TreasurerAlice Yellowbank and sup-ported by Vice-ChairpersonBeatrice A. Law to approveBurial Request #A0098(a)in the amount of$3,043.26. Vote: 6 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent(Secretary DexterMcNamara), 0 AbstainedMotion Carried

Motion made by Vice-Chairperson Beatrice A.Law and supported byCouncilor Regina GascoBentley to approveEnrollment list A-Eligiblefor Membership dated May18, 2005. Vote: 6 Yes, No, 1Absent (Secretary DexterMcNamara), 0 AbstainedMotion Carried

Motion made by CouncilorRegina Gasco Bentley andsupported by CouncilorRita Shananaquet toapprove Enrollment List B-Declination (Ineligible)dated May 18, 2005. Vote: 5 Yes, 1 No(Councilor Fred Harrington,

Jr.), 1 Absent (SecretaryDexter McNamara), 0AbstainedMotion Carried

Motion made by CouncilorFred Harrington, Jr., andsupported by TreasurerAlice Yellowbank toapprove the appropriationof $20,500 to fund fostercare payments wheneverreimbursement fundingthrough ITC or BIA is inter-rupted. If funds are laterreimbursed for suchexpenditures, the reim-bursement will replenishthe original appropriation.The unexpended balanceof these funds shall carry-over each year until the$20,500 is expended.Funding to come from theGeneral Fund.Vote: 6 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent(Secretary DexterMcNamara), 0 AbstainedMotion Carried

4:06 p.m. Public Commentopened: John Kawegoma4:08 p.m. Public Commentclosed

Motion made by Vice-Chairperson Beatrice A.Law and supported byTreasurer Alice Yellowbankfor Tribal Council to attendthe June 11, 2005 worksession for Victories II.Vote: 6 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent(Secretary DexterMcNamara), 0 AbstainedMotion Carried

Motion made by Vice-Chairperson Beatrice A.Law and supported byCouncilor RitaShananaquet for TribalCouncil to attend theGaming RegulatoryHearing Conference in July,2005, the Gaming Boardof Directors Seminar withJack Salem in July 2005and the Commission,Boards andCommittees/Tribal CouncilRoles and Responsibilitiestraining in October, 2005to include mileage,stipend, lodging and perdiem. Vote: 6 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent(Secretary DexterMcNamara), 0 AbstainedMotion Carried

4:27 p.m. Motion made byCouncilor RitaShananaquet and support-ed by Councilor ReginaGasco Bentley to adjourn.Vote: 6 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent(Secretary DexterMcNamara), 0 AbstainedMotion Carried

These Minutes have beenread and approved as writ-ten:Approved: DexterMcNamara, TribalSecretaryDate

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As part of the ongoing functions within the LTBB(Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians) GIS(Geographic Information System) Department, a GISDepartment link on the LTBB homepage is now avail-able for Tribal Citizen use (further updates are pending).Use this site to:

• Find out what LTBB GIS Department hasbeen doing

• Where to hunt and fish• Download maps• Learn more about GIS and GPS

Navigate to the LTBB homepage http://www.ltbbo-dawa-nsn.gov and click Offices, then GovernmentCenter, and finally GIS Department. The complete linkto the GIS Departmental homepage is as follows: http://www.ltbbodawa-nsn.gov/GIS/gis%20start.htm

How to get there:

LTBB GIS Department Homepage

Available Links

Current ProjectsName and short description of various projects that

the GIS Department has been involved with for the lastyear.Available Maps

Maps available for download, continually updatedwith additional maps intended for Tribal Citizen use.Currently we have 3 maps available, here are a few notesregarding them:

• The '1836 Ceded Territory' map depictsthose areas available to licensed Tribal Citizens for hunting, fishing and gathering within the State of Michigan (per the Treaty of Washington, March 28, 1836, 7 Stat. 491, in which signatory Tribes reserved their right to hunt, fish and gather on the Ceded lands and waters. For a complete description of the rules and regulations for hunting, fishing, gathering and other activities available to Tribal Citizens please contact the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Natural Resources Department at (231) 242-1670).

• What about Tribal Citizens who reside incounties only partially covered by the 1836Ceded Territory boundary - such as AlpenaCounty? If the user points their mouse onAlpena County and clicks, a color map for AlpenaCounty (with the 1836 Ceded Territory boundary)will be available for download via Printable PDFor a high resolution image file.

• The '1855 LTBB Reservation' depicts theLTBB Reservation boundary as stated in theTreaty of 1855, Article 1 - Public Law103-324.25-U.S.C § 1300k-(b) (2).

• The '27 County Service Area' depicts thatregion of the State in which Tribal Citizens canaccess additional services such as varioushealth benefits and social services. For a complete description of services available to TribalCitizens, please call (231) 242-1400.

DownloadsVarious presentations from the LTBB GIS

Department and other organizations. Related Links

For more information on GIS and its applications,useful links in general. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding LTBB GISDepartment homepage or its content, please feel free tocontact the LTBB GIS Department through the 'ContactUs' link, or (231) 242-1597.

Please remember that maps and other downloadscurrently available on the LTBB GIS Department home-page are intended for general informational purposesonly, and are subject to change at the discretion of theLTBB GIS Department. We are working to post all down-loads using the most 'user friendly' options available,regardless of user website connection or computer pro-cessing speed. (Many thanks to Ed Nephler and the LTBBMIS Department)

Great Lakes Regional Collaborationstrategy released

CHICAGO (July 7, 2005) — The GreatLakes Regional Collaboration todayreleased a draft strategy to restore and pro-tect the Great Lakes ecosystem. At the"Summit I" event in Duluth, Minn., seniorrepresentatives of the collaboration - U.S.Environmental Protection Agency AssistantAdministrator Benjamin Grumbles,Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle, Duluth MayorHerb Bergson, Superior, Wis., Mayor DavidRoss and Little Traverse Bay Bands ofOdawa Indians

Tribal Chairman Frank Ettawageshik -presented the strategy for public comment.

In December 2004, President Bushsigned an executive order directing EPA tolead a regional collaboration of nationalsignificance for the Great Lakes. The col-laboration is a unique partnership of keymembers from federal, state, and local gov-ernments, tribes and stakeholders for thepurpose of developing a strategic plan torestore and protect the lakes.

"The unique nature of these majesticlakes and their role in the cultural, econom-ic and environmental well-being of ournation requires us to take bold action intheir defense," said EPA AdministratorStephen L. Johnson. "Working separately,environmental progress is limited. This col-laborative strategy, bringing togetherresources and ideas from our partners, isthe next step in ensuring the Great Lakesremain an international treasure - foreveropen to

trade and tourism, and providing ahealthy ecosystem for its surrounding com-munities."

"This is the summer of the Great Lakes- an unprecedented opportunity to ensurethat they are protected and restored for ourchildren and grandchildren," said Gov.Doyle. "Most importantly, we recognize thatimmediate and aggressive action is need-ed. Hundreds have taken part in this collab-oration and we invite the public to help usidentify the steps that must be taken nowand in coming years."

"We are pleased to host this importantevent and we're equally proud to show thecommitment we have to keeping the Great

Lakes pure for future generations," MayorBergson said. "I am looking forward to dis-cussing Great Lakes issues with our guestsand working together to find solutions tothe problems we face."

"Many Great Lakes Tribal Nations havebeen participating in the collaboration inrecognition of their sacred duties andresponsibilities to the waters of the GreatLakes," said Tribal Chairman Ettawageshik."We look forward to hearing from the publicabout how the final strategy can help toprotect the Creator's gifts of pure water andsustainable ecosystems that provide thefoundation for the health and welfare of allpeople in the Great Lakes basin."

More than 1,500 people from govern-ment and nongovernmental organizationsparticipated in the six-month effort to draftthe strategy. Teams worked on eight criticalenvironmental priorities including aquaticinvasive species, habitat conservation andspecies management, near-shore watersand coastal areas, areas of concern, non-point sources, toxic pollutants, sound infor-mation base and representative indicatorsand sustainability. The reports of theseteams form the basis for the draft actionplan. They include recommendations foraction and focus both on the long-termrestoration of the Great Lakes and on thesteps that must be taken over the next fiveyears to most effectively achieve results.

The draft strategy still must beendorsed by the Great Lakes RegionalCollaboration members. Following a 60-daypublic comment period, including five town-hall style meetings, the collaboration(sleadership will consider the draft recom-mendations and public comments as theydevelop a final strategy for approval by thecollaboration membership. The final strate-gy is due to be released in Chicago inDecember 2005.

To read recommendations of the strat-egy teams and for more information aboutthe Great Lakes Regional Collaboration goto www.epa.gov/grtlakes/collaboration. Tocomment on the draft strategy, go towww.glrc.us.

Comments By Chairman Frank Ettawageshik

On Behalf of the Great Lakes Tribal NationsFor the Press Conference

in Duluth, Minnesota on July 7, 2005,Regarding the Release for Public Comment of the

Great Lakes Regional Collaboration Strategic PlanFor the Preservation of the Great Lakes

Aanii (Hello). Naakwehgeshik n'diznikaz.Pepegwehzehns ododem. Waganakisingn'doon jibah. My name is FrankEttawageshik. I'm the Tribal Chairman ofthe Little Traverse Bay Bands of OdawaIndians in the northern lower peninsula ofMichigan.

When I think back to the meeting thatwe had in December of last year in Chicago,I think of how we started that meeting withthe pipes and drums: the bagpipes anddrums that led our procession into themeeting. Today we started this meetingwith smoke from a sacred pipe and songsat a Tribal traditional drum: different cul-tures working together for the preservationof the Great Lakes.

Although we are only half way throughthis process of developing our finishedstrategic plan for the Great Lakes, this col-laboration has already been a success bygetting so many people from so many walksof life from the entire Great Lakes Regionworking together, talking together, sharingour traditions together, feasting together,and looking to the future together.Representatives of the Great Lakes Tribal,Federal, State and local governments, plushundreds of individuals from organizationsand businesses have done this worktogether.

Native Peoples are taught that water isthe life-blood of Mother Earth; the rain, thesprings, the groundwater, the lakes andstreams, the water that comes from ourfaucets in our homes, the water in our bod-ies, our tears of sadness and our tears ofjoy, the water in our mother's womb. Wateris truly the life-blood of Mother Earth.

The water is so important that as anation this United States spends billions ofdollars to search for water on other planets.Tribes in fact support this search for knowl-edge, this inquiry into creation. But we alsoneed to spend billions of dollars to preserve

and protect our waters here on Earth aswell.

We are blessed today with good hosts,and I'd like to thank our co-hosts TribalChairman Peter Defoe of the Fond du LacBand of Lake Superior Chippewa Indiansand Mayor Bergson of the City of Duluth fortheir great hospitality. We have beenblessed with a fine traditional feast, a beau-tiful day, and most of all with this greatopportunity to have lasting impact on ourcollective future.In our Tribal culture we are also taught tolook seven generations to the future whenconsidering the impact of our decisions.But this in not a definite date or a finitelength of time, rather it is like driving atnight with your headlights on and havingthem shine in front of you. For every footthat you move forward the light moves for-ward just as far. Sometimes it may be foggyand sometimes clear but always you keepmoving ahead. This buffer zone of time ishow far we think to the future. Seven gen-erations is far enough in front of us that wewill not know those individuals and they willnot have known us, only the results of ourdeeds. What are we going to be leaving forthem?This draft plan that we release today forpublic comment can be a great tool in help-ing to protect our waters through the nextseven generations. So far over 1500 peo-ple have had a part in creating the draft.But in order to be successful it needs to bemore inclusive. For this, we need your com-ments and the comments or your neigh-bors and friends. All of these commentswill be considered for the final draft to bereleased in December in Chicago. Pleasehelp us make this plan truly one that willhave this immensely important, long lastingpositive impact on all of our futures.Miigwetch (thank you).

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Happy Belated birthday wishesare in order, not because she for-got, but because the editor of thenewspaper lost the original wish,please accept my apologies onthis one Maritza Fuerte: HappyBirthday Sweetheart. Love, Mom

Happy belated 45th birthday tomy wonderful husband, Fabian.All my love, Teresa

A happy birthday wish to JamesSharkey who celebrates on July30th! He will be 41 years old.Happy Birthday from your wholefamily!

Happy belated birthday to CalvinPaniagua Jr., who celebrated aJuly birthday. It was his 30thbirthday!

Happy Belated Birthday to AuntNancy Shananaquet who cele-brated a July Birthday. Your nieces, Meliss, Nicole &Josephine

Big happy birthday wishes to mynephew Orian Brill. You’re thecoolest. Have lots of fun on yourbirthday. From Uncle Chief

John Keshick IIHeh Dad! Hope your day is great.Love You! Your daughter, Yvonne

Happy Birthday wishes to RonBoda and Little Pat Naganashewho both celebrate their specialdays in August!Love, your family!

Many happy returns and goodbirthday vibes to brotherJoseph!sisters, Amelia and Tootsie

Belated Birthday wishes toMaritza Fuerte (July 31st)!!!Hope all your Birthday wishescome true!Love - Aunt Theresa, Michael &Jordan

Happy Birthday 6th NinmkeeLove, Mom and Elizabeth

A birthday wish to Robert G.Sharkey who celebrates hisbirthday on August 8th. He willbe celebrating the big 40! HappyBirthday from all of your family!

John Keshick II celebrates hisbirthday on August 21. We loveyou dad, Papa…Linda & Kacie

Belated birthday wishes to myfavorite niece Maritza who cele-brated her 18th on July 31.Oops, am I bad-Love Aunt Linda

Happy Birthday wishes toNana Peedledee, DiannaNaganashe who celebratesher birthday upon which she offi-cially reaches “elder’s status” onAugust 19, 2005. We love youNana! Meliss, Wal, Nicole & Josie

Happy Birthday wishes to TylerLaughlin who celebrates hisbirthday on August 25! Meliss Nicole & Josie

Happy Birthday wishes to DebraMartin in Escanaba, Michigan. Love, Melissa, and your grand-children Alicia and JordanHappy Birthday to Bo Wiatrolikwho has an August Birthday.Love, Melissa, Alicia & Jordan

Happy Birthday wishes go to thefollowing::Doris Adams will be a glorious

80 years on the 8th.John Adams gains another yearbut will never catch up with hissister Susie.Susan Swadling beats him withanother year.Harvey Gibson celebrates hisyear on the third.Norma Anthony and her sisterhave the same age starting onthe fourteenth.Jacob Schneider becomes tenon the twelfth.Birthday greetings to KathyWysocki-Parker on the 28th.Love, Your Family

Happy Belated birthday to mysister Tara Brill. Would it havebeen me if I did it on time. Youare the best big sister Ihave.(hehe) I meant could have.Baby brother.

Happy Birthday wishes to Joyand Mshkoadekwe Kiogimawho both celebrate their specialdays!Love, Mom & Dad

Happy Birthday to our brotherJohnny, from Tootsie andAmelia....may the great spiritbless you with many moremoons!

Birthday greetings to our sis-ter, Margaret! may the warmwinds of heaven bless your funfilled days! Tootsie and Amelia

Birthday blessings to ournieces and nephew--ToshaKeshick, Robert Keshickand Kacie Gokee, love aun-ties Tootsie and Amelia

Many happy up north birthdaysto John Matthew Clark and

Patricia Clark --aunties Tootsieand Amelia

My sweet baby of mine, KacieGokee, celebrates her birthdayon September 2. I love you babygirl!-Mom

Happy Birthday to Robert (9/3)& Tosha Keshick (9/4).Love, Linda & Kacie

Happy birthday to Gina Gascowho celebrates her 24th b-day onAugust 17th! Your little sissa loveyou and is wishing you a happybirthday!

Birthday wishes to JohnKeshick, II on August 21.Happy Birthday Dad & Grandpa!Thanks for all your help, we trulyappreciate it. Love,Theresa Christine, Michael &Jordan

Happy birthday wishes to ourcousins Joy andMshkoadekwe, may you get allof your birthday wishes!Love, Pattie, Ninmkee andElizabeth

Happy Birthday to ConnieSteele who celebrates her 75thBirthday on July 16th!

Happy belated birthday wishes toRochelle Ettawageshik cele-brated on July 15th!

Happy Birthday wishes to DorothyPerry, August 19th! You Rock!Love, Winnay

Happy 6th Birthday “UncleNinmkee” Love yah lots!Uncle Frank

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Lines From Our MembershipBirthdays

Happy AnniversaryHappy Belated Anniversarywishes to Robert andBeverly Wemigwase whocelebrated their 31stAnniversary in July!

Happy Belated Anniversary toBarb and Leo Morgan!

Happy 16 th Anniversary toBarry and Barbara Laughlinwho celebrate on August26th!

Happy 1st Anniversary toLinda and Abe Theissonwho celebrate on August28th!

Happy Anniversary to Marieand Al Carter who celebrateon August 17th!

Solution to Kidwinan Mikan on Page 3.

AcknowledgementPlease accept our apologies for thefollowing:In the June edition of the OdawaTrails in the article titled: InMemory of . . . the King familywould like to acknowledge JudyJohnson for the news articles thatshe gave the family for the piece.Chi Miigwech, Judy

CongratulationsCongratulations to CalvinPaniagua Jr., who was recentlyhired as a Physician Assistantwith the Fort Mojave IndianTribe in Arizona. Good Luck!

More 2005Graduates &Student News

If you have any contributions to the section titled “Lines From Our Membership,” remember thatthe deadline for submission is the first Monday of the month for the following month’s edition. If

you would like to share news; births, deaths, birthday wishes, or anniversary wishes please con-tact us. U.S. Mail: LTBB Communictaions Department, 7500 Odawa Circle, Harbor Springs,

Michigan 49740 By telephone: (231)-242-1427. Fax (231) 242-1430.Email: MBarber@ltbbodawa-nsn.gov

Chi-MiigwechThe family and friends ofElizabeth “Smitty” Shanglewould like to express their sin-cerest thanks to all that helpedin our time of need. Chi miig-wech to the fire keepers whovolunteered and the drummersthat were present.

Elizabeth Marie“Smitty” Shangle, 81

Elizabeth Marie “Smitty”Shangle passed away on July 7,2005 at Northern MIchiganHospital in Petoskey. The Mass ofthe Resurection was held onMonday, July 11, 2005 at HolyChildhood of Jesus Church inHarbor Springs. The Rev. Fr. JoeGraff was the celebrant.

Elizabeth was born January20, 1924, in Muskegon. As aninfant she was moved to the HolyChildhood of Jesus boardingschool where she was raised bythe Sisters of Notre Dame. Shemarried Karold “Salty” Shangleand the couple made their homein Harbor Springs. He precededher in death in 1987. She hadworked at Gurney’s Bottle Shopfor many years and also at HolyChildhood Church.

Smitty was a member ofLTBB and was involved withmany community and tribal activ-ities. She was an avid bingo play-er and enjoyed watching base-ball and other sports. She waswell known for her cooking abili-ties.

She was preceded in deathby her parents and one brotherand one sister. She leavesbehind many friends and heradopted community family.

Elmer K. BehrensAged 45 of Howell, MI formerly

of Redford died suddenly on July

7th, 2005.Elmer was born November

7th, 1959 in Escanaba.He was a high rise window

cleaner and member of the LittleTraverse Bay Bands of OdawaIndians.

He is survived by wife, ChrystalShadrick; daughters, Starrline,Amberleigh and AubreyannaBehrens; stepson, William Shadrickof Howell; two grandchildren; manybrothers and sister; his father,Wendell Behrens; and parents,Elmer and Janett Keshick.

Services were held Tuesday,July 12 in Howell, Michigan.

Memorial contributions aresuggested to the family

Livingston County Daily Press& Argus Press Release Friday, July8th, 2005Crash takes life of Howell man

A single-vehicle crash thatkilled a Howell man Thursday onOak Grove Road in CohoctahTownship, alcohol is not believed afactor in the accident Police said.Sheriff Bob Bezotte said ElmerKeshick Behrens, 45, was driving a2004 Ford pickup southbound onOak Grove Road at about 2:23 p.m.when he apparently lost control ofthe vehicle. The truck hit gravel onthe side of the road and as he triedto correct it, Behrens lost control ofthe vehicle, smashing into a tree onthe driver’s-side door, Bezotte said.Behrens’ passenger, Robert LouisPentecost, 26, of Howell, was notinjured, the sheriff said.

Burch,Mrs.Marian HelenMrs. Burch, age 85, died July

7, 2005. Born December 19, 1919on Beaver Island to William andSophia (Nanegos) Case.

On November 22, 1938, inBoyne City, she married Edward K.Burch. After living in Ludington, shemoved to Norton Shores sevenyears ago.

She was a meat packer forSmith’s Meat Packing until 1986.She loved gardening, and enjoyedcanning much of what she grew.But most of all, she enjoyed themany hours she spent with all ofher family whom she loved dearly.She was preceded in death by 2sons, 2 sisters, and 4 brothers.

Family:Two sons, Edward (Charlene)

Burch of Lakewood Club; Francis(Gloria) Burch of Hart. One daugh-ter, Laura Burroughs of NortonShores; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grand-child; 1 step-grandchild; 8 step-great-grandchildren. Many niecesand nephews. She raised a specialniece, Virginia McDagin from child-hood.

Funeral litergy was heldWednesday, July 13, 2005, inWhitehall with the Rev. Fr. ThomasA. Schiller presiding. Interment willbe made in Mt. Calvary Cemetery –Montague.

Memorials:Hospice of Muskegon/Oceana

County, 1050 W. Western Ave.,Suite 400, Muskegon, Michigan

Amy KahgeeAmy has graduated from Michigan StateUniversity with a Bachelors Degree ofScience. Good Luck in your futureendeavors!

Shane Patrick McNamaraShane Patrick McNamara graduatedfrom Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port-Laker HighSchool on June 5, 2005. Shane is theson of Dexter and Deb McNamara andthe grandson of Viola McNamara.Congratulations Shane!

David Martin Devers IIDavid Martin Devers II has been namedto the Dean’s listat East TenneseeUniversity. David is the grandson ofVirginia VonderLippe. CongratulationsDavid!

Janelle PooleAs Janelle’s mother I would like to con-gratulate her on a job well done. She hashad a very rocky road already for 18years old. The loss of two brothers washer hardest battle. This has left her theonly child. She kept strong as the rest ofthe family did, but she was so young togo through so much grieving. Great jobJanelle on your success so far. Good luckin whatever you decide to do with yourfuture!

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