UPCOMING EVENTS
Virtual Culture Night

Mondays
From 5 to 7 p.m., NHBP Tribal Members can log in to the Members Only website to watch pre-recorded Virtual Culture Night videos. Each session will offer special giveaways for up to three lucky winners. Don't miss your chance to win and make meaningful connections with your culture. For more information, contact Cultural Specialist Michael Medawis at 269.425.0585 or michael.medawis@nhbp-nsn.gov.


Bodwéwadmimwen {Potawatomi Language} Classes

Thursdays
Held virtually from 5 to 7 p.m. Each session will offer special giveaways for up to three lucky winners. Don't miss your chance to win and make meaningful connections with your culture. For Zoom information, please contact Cultural Specialist Michael Medawis at 269.704.4174 or michael.medawis@nhbp-nsn.gov. For more information, please contact Language Associate Jenniffer Wethington at 269.704.8435 or jeniffer.wethington@nhbp-nsn.gov.


Harvest Health
Wednesdays at Noon | Nov. 10, 17 and 24
Join us for a Lunch and Learn series on food sovereignty during the month of November. Representatives from NHBP's Health and Culture Departments will lead demonstrations teaching attendees how to prep and cook traditional foods.

Videos of each virtual Harvest Health cooking demo will be recorded and posted online for Tribal Members and employees to view. Participants must take the short quiz after each video to receive credit. Videos will be available to view from Nov. 3 through Dec. 1.
For questions, please contact NHBP Health Educator Shelby Brueck at 269.729.4422 or shelby.brueck@nhbp-nsn.gov.


Hold It for the Holidays Challenge Weigh-ins
Monday, Nov. 15 to Friday, Nov. 19
Weigh-ins by appointment only. Join the NHBP Hold it for the Holidays Challenge for motivation to keep away those extra holiday pounds and for a chance to win prizes!

Open to NHBP Tribal Members, spouses and employees. All participants must be 18 years or older. To schedule your weigh-in, please contact Health Educators Brianne Parrish at 269.300.9477 or brianne.parrish@nhbp-nsn.gov or Shelby Brueck at 269.967.5616 or shelby.brueck@nhbp-nsn.gov.
 

Virtual Curious Caregiver Series

Tuesday, Nov. 16 | 9 – 10 AM
Wednesday, Nov. 17 | Noon – 1 PM
Thursday, Nov. 18 | 4 – 5 PM
Available on Zoom. This month’s topic is “What Is My Child’s Love Language?” With an online seminar offered three times monthly, an NHBP Social Services Specialist will provide practical information and proven parenting strategies to any parent or caregiver of NHBP Tribal youth.

Attend a total of three classes through the end of 2021 to earn a $25 Meijer or Target gift card! Please note: Topics in the series will change monthly.

For Zoom information and to register, please contact Prevention Specialist Heather Kozar at heather.kozar@nhbp-nsn.gov or 269.704.8510.


Traditional Healing Services 

Grand Rapids Health Facility | Monday, Nov. 22
Pine Creek Health Facility | Tuesday, Nov. 23
This November, Traditional Healer Steve Pego returns to offer his Healing services. For this month, Pego will focus on Feasting the Ancestors.

Grand Rapids Health Facility | Monday, Nov. 22
Pine Creek Health Facility | Tuesday, Nov. 23
Also, Beatrice Jackson returns each month to offer different healing services for NHBP Tribal Members. Jackson will focus on Feasting the Ancestors. Click here for more information on Jackson.

Please note, space is limited. To register, please contact Behavioral Health Administrative Assistant Sherri Lockard at 269.275.1324 or sherri.lockard@nhbp-nsn.gov. 


Members Only Website Relaunch

Nov. 22
In just under two weeks, the Members Only website will upgrade and transform the current site to a new and improved, user-friendly and easy-to-navigate version.

It is our hope that the new site will be easily accessible and better serve the needs of our Tribal Members. With the launch of the new site, the Members Only URL will be changing to members.nhbp-nsn.gov.

Your current Members Only login information will remain the same for the new site, but you will be asked to update your information after logging in for the first time.

Stay tuned for the relaunch of Members Only on Nov. 22.


Donations for White Earth Reservation

Thursday, Dec. 2
This year, NHBP has joined with the Gun Lake and Pokagon Tribes to gather NEW items and monetary donations to benefit the White Earth Reservation.

Anyone may donate — but note the final day to donate items is Thursday, Dec. 2, to ensure that items are delivered on time. 

To donate, you can drop off new items at:
  • the Government Center, 1485 Mno Bmadzewen Way, Fulton, MI 49052, 
  • the Grand Rapids offices, 311 State St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49053 
  • or the Grand Haven Community Center at 421 Columbus Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417 (only on Nov. 15 from 4 to 8 p.m.). Use the entrance on Fulton St. 

Non-monetary donations will be collected by Membership Services Director Tiesha Williams. 

Monetary donations can be made via: 
  • Members Only website: https://bit.ly/3bh60Q4 
  • Checks payable to NHBP with “For White Earth Reservation” in the note section.

For more information, contact Membership Services Director Tiesha Williams at 269.704.8374 or Tiesha.Williams@nhbp-nsn.gov.
LATEST NEWS
TMBP Nutrition Open Enrollment
Our Community Survey link is live and can be found here. Deadline to complete is Tuesday, Nov. 30.

The Community Survey is one of three surveys NHBP is asking Tribal Members to complete. This survey helps us set the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan goals. 

Each household that completes the survey will receive a $40 incentive for your time and assistance in completing the Community Survey. If you have any questions about the Community Survey, please contact Chief Planning Officer Dan Green at 616.514.3660.


TMBP Nutrition Open Enrollment
Only five more days of open enrollment for the Tribal Member Benefits Program Nutrition election. Please visit FSATPA.com/nutrition to enroll.

For more information, or to receive a paper copy, please contact Tribal Member Benefits Coordinator Leanne Heuer at 269.704.8379.


Tribally-Endorsed
Grad-Level Course on
Tribal Governance 
 
NHBP, the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians collectively announce a new pathway for Tribal Members and partners to develop skills in Tribal Administration with the addition of a Tribally-endorsed course to Western Michigan University’s MPA program. 

The new course introduces theoretical and practical applications of governance from an indigenous perspective and will focus on Indigenous leadership, the path to federal recognition, nation rebuilding and sustainable sovereignty in relation to the three Potawatomi Tribes. 

The course will be offered from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 11 through April 26. Registration is open now for Tribal Members of the three Tribes. Each Tribe has seven seats reserved for early registration.

Click here for more information. For registration, please contact NHBP Higher Education Specialist Andrea Rainer at andrea.rainer@nhbp-nsn.gov or 269.704.8356. 


NHBP Community Health Needs Assessment Survey
Click here to take the survey.

NHBP Tribal Members ages 18 and up are invited to take the 2021 Community Health Needs Assessment Survey, open from Nov 1-30! This survey is used to monitor and plan for events, programs, and activities for the NHBP Community.

Assistance is available for Tribal Members who need help completing the survey. For assistance in completing the survey or to request a paper copy, please contact Community Health Outreach Manager Cameryn Ryan at 616.514.3640 or cameryn.ryan@nhbp-nsn.gov.


Big Buck Contest

Bow hunters may now enter the 2021 Big Buck Contest by submitting photos and measurements. Click here to enter. All submissions are due Friday, Dec. 3. Top three bow hunters receive a prize!

Remember, firearm season starts Nov. 15!
Winners will be announced at the December Tribal Council Meeting.



Save money, get organized and ease anxiety with the 2022 Calendar from NHBP!

To reduce waste and save our natural resources, this year NHBP will ONLY provide calendars upon request. Need a calendar to stay on track? Let us know!
Events are subject to potential COVID-19 restrictions. As with all 2021 planning, events may be altered or canceled if impacted by the COVID-19 Response Phase. NHBP is currently in Phase 4. Click here for more information.
Please sign up to receive the Turtle Press digitally to help save our environment! According to the Sierra Club, NHBP printing uses nearly 2.53 trees per month for Turtle Press related-items! This doesn't include postcards, flyers, or any other additional pieces. 

If you are still receiving a paper copy each month and would like to opt out, please visit https://members.nhbpi.org/turtle-press-opt-out.
 
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