UPCOMING EVENTS
Bodwéwadmimwen {Potawatomi Language} Classes

Every Thursday evening
Held virtually. 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.
 

Virtual Culture Night

Every Monday evening
NHBP Tribal Members can log in to the Members Only website to watch pre-recorded Virtual Culture Night videos at https://members.nhbpi.org/virtual-culture-nights/. For more information, contact Cultural Specialist Michael Medawis at 269.425.0585 or michael.medawis@nhbp-nsn.gov.
 
 
Healthy Start Playgroup | Fun on the Farm

Pine Creek | Friday, Oct. 1
Grand Rapids | Friday, Oct. 8
Join the Maternal Child Health Program for our yearly visit to local farms for some fall fun! A snack of cider and donuts will be provided.

For more information or to RSVP, please call or text Grand Rapids Tribal Early Childhood Specialist Kailey Cline at 269.986.6908 or Pine Creek Tribal Early Childhood Specialist Laura Robinson at 269.967.8919.


Kwe 2 Kwe {Woman 2 Woman}

Tuesday, Oct. 5
Join us from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for a safe, empowering and supportive group for all women. We will share hope, experiences, recipes, skills, childcare ideas and, most importantly, provide each other with emotional strength and connections for a better life!

For Zoom information, please contact Indian Preference Coordinator Mariesha Keith at mariesha.keith@nhbp-nsn.gov or Domestic Violence Victim Advocate Patti McClure at 269.704.8396 or patricia.mcclure@nhbp-nsn.gov.
 

Crafting Group | Talking Circle

Thursday, Oct. 7 and 21
Join us from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Behavioral Health Group Room in the Grand Rapids Community Center for a crafting group and talking circle to support Native Americans in the recovery journey.

To register, please contact Behavioral Health Case Manager Jonathan Rinehart at 616.514.3646 or jonathan.rinehart@nhbp-nsn.gov.


Virtual Curious Caregiver Series
Tuesday, Oct. 12, 19 and 26
Each session is from 3 to 4 p.m. via Zoom. Topic: "How Can I Get My Teenager to Reach Out to Me?"

The same information will be presented at each October session by NHBP’s Social Services Prevention Education Curriculum. Open to parents or caregivers of NHBP Tribal youth.

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


Community ShiShiBé

Pine Creek | Friday, Oct. 15
Grand Rapids | Tuesday, Oct. 19
Come out and enjoy an evening of Bodwéwadmimwen {Potawatomi language} and learning through a game known as ShiShiBé.

Each ShiShiBé session will run from 5 to 7 p.m., either at the Pine Creek or Grand Rapids Community Center. Space is limited, so please RSVP to Jenniffer Wethington at 269.275.0205 or jenniffer.wethington@nhbp-nsn.gov.


Traditional Healing Services

Pine Creek Health Facility | Wednesday, Oct. 27
Grand Rapids Health Facility | Friday, Oct. 29
Beatrice Jackson will visit NHBP Health Facilities from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on a monthly basis. October’s sessions focus on Round Dancing and etiquette with a demonstration.

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. For more information on Jackson, please visit Beatrice Menase Kwe Jackson at https://bit.ly/2Wtxo9y.

LATEST NEWS
Honor Orange Shirt Day

Thursday, Sept. 30
There were more than 350 government-funded Indian Boarding schools across the U.S. in the 19th and 20th centuries. Indian children were forcibly abducted and removed by government agents, sent to schools hundreds of miles away, and beaten, starved, or otherwise abused when they spoke their Native languages, Danced, or prayed.

Today, we lift our prayers to all the Indigenous families who were impacted by this hatred. We pray for healing, peace and comfort to all. Continue to spread hope and healing and wear Orange on Sept. 30!

Click here to learn more about Orange Shirt Day.-u
Indigenous Peoples Day

Monday, Oct. 11
All NHBP offices will be closed in recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day.



NHBP will be making a distribution of $5,000 to each enrolled Tribal adult (aged 18 or older as of that date) and $2,500 to each enrolled Tribal minor on Thursday, Sept. 30. Payments for minors will be sent to their parents/guardians and will not go into trust.

As an administrative convenience, this distribution will be made at the same time as the regularly scheduled per capita distributions; however, the payment will be separate to emphasize that this is a one-time general welfare distribution in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

For more information, please visit the Members Only website or contact the NHBP Finance Department at finance@nhbp-nsn.gov.


Proposed Legislative Procedures Code

Tribal Council is seeking Tribal Member feedback on the Proposed Legislative Procedures Code. Tribal Members will have a 30-day period to review the Legislative Procedures Code, which ends October 21, 2021. A copy of the Legislative Procedures Code will be mailed to each Tribal household and is also available online. Click here to view the Legislative Procedures Code.

Questions, comments and/or suggestions for revisions to the code should be submitted in writing (via mail or email) to Senior Staff Attorney Elizabeth Cook at elizabeth.cook@nhbp-nsn.gov. Comments must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Oct. 21.


NHBP Seeking
VITA Volunteers

Looking for a way to give back to your community? Consider helping with tax preparation. Training and materials provided. To sign up or for more information, contact Tax and Program Support Coordinator Rebecca Griffin at 269.704.8371 or rebecca.griffin@nhbp-nsn.gov.
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 3. Click here for more information.
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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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