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TRIBAL

GOVERNMENT

PROGRAM SERVICE

MANUAL 2022-23

GRAND TRAVERSE I CHARLEVOIX I LEELANAU I BENZIE I MANISTEE I ANTRIM

THE SEVEN GRANDFATHER TEACHINGS

Wisdom - Nbwaakaawin: To Cherish Knowledge is

to know wisdom.

Love - Zaagidwin: To know love is to know peace.

Love is based upon affection, respect and kindness

Love cannot be demanded..It must be earned

and given freely from the goodness of your heart.

Bravery - Aakgehwin: To face life with

courage is to know bravery. It is the personal

strength to face difficulties, obstacles and

challenges. It is the Courage to make positive

choices. Never give in.

Humility - Dbaasendiziwin: To accept yourself as

a sacred part of creation. Recognize the human

need for balance in life. Know that you are equal

to everyone else. Take pride in what you do & share

your accomplishments with others.

Truth - Debwewin: To know the teachings of the

7 Grandfathers is to know the truth. Faithfully

apply these teachings and trust in the Creator.

Be true to yourself and true to your fellow man.

Understand it. Speak it. Live by it.

Honesty - Gwekwaadiziwin: To walk through

life with integrity is to know honesty.

Do not be deceitful or use self-deception.

Respect - Mnaadendimowin: Respect is to honor

all of creation. Honor our traditional roles and

teachings. Honor our families, others and ourselves.

Don’t hurt anything or anyone, on the outside or

the inside.

CONTENTS

Department 1: Elders - Page 4

Department 8: Health Services - Page 22-25

Department 2: Public Safety - Page 5-6

Department 9: Tribal Court - Page 26-27

Department 3: Tribal Management - Page 7-12

Department 10: Natural Resources - Page 28-31

Department 4: Facilities Management - Page 13

Department 11: Regulatory - Page 32

Department 5: Conservation - Page 14-15

Department 12: Education - Page 33-36

Department 6: Membership - Page 16-17

Department 13: Legal - Page 37-38

Department 7: Human Services - Page 18-19

Notes - Page 40-41

Tribal Govt. Breakdown Chart - Page 20-21

GTB TRIBAL COUNCIL 2022

TRIBAL COUNCIL MISSION STATEMENT

David M. Arroyo

Chairman

“We, the Tribal Council of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa

Indians, a Sovereign Nation, honor our ancestors and strive to empower

the wellbeing of our present and future members. Our ultimate goal is to

advance our Nation into an era of increased governmental vigilance that

promotes and protects our culture, sovereignty, health, education, treaty

rights, natural resources and financial stability.”

Robert Kewaygoshkum

Vice-Chair

Donna M. Swallows

Treasurer

Theresa M. Marshall

Secretary

Jane A. Rohl

Councilor

Tina A. Frankenberger

Councilor

Brian S. Napont

Councilor

Department 1: Ge-ti-zid (Elders)

“Manidoo Giizis” (Spirit Moon)

Department Manager: Delores “Dee” Wonegeshik

Telephone: (231) 534-7748

Email: Delores.Wonegeshik2@gtb-nsn.gov

The objective of the Elder’s Program is to provide

meal service and site activities for all Elders in

the six county service area. Please contact your

local Elder Coordinator for more information on

activities, events, and meal information.

Monthly Event Calendars are available; they are

regularly printed each month in GTB News and

posted online.

ELDER’S SITE COORDINATORS:

Antrim/Grand Traverse

Joyce Wilson (A-L):

(231) 534-7769 Cell: (231) 631-8917

Sharon Edgington (M-Z):

(231) 534-7710 Cell: (231) 866-6074

Benzie/Manistee

Robbin Raphael:

(231) 534-7824 Cell: (231) 492-4352

Charlevoix

Barbara Kenwabikise:

ELDERS SERVICES:

1. Elders Title VI: GTB Program supplements the

Title VI Program to serve GTB Elders 55 years or

older living in the six county service area.

(231) 534-7066

Leelanau

Steven Alberts (A-L):

2. Care Giver Program: Provides support to care

givers caring for elders over 55 years of age and

eligible grandchildren.

(231) 534-7743 Cell: (231) 631-6095

Greg Bailey (M-Z):

(231) 534-7740 Cell: (231) 492-4976

ELDERS OFFICE HOURS:

Monday-Friday: 8am – 5pm

(In the instance your Elder staff person is not readily

available due to scheduled activities please leave a

message and they will contact you regarding your

concerns.)

3. USDA Senior Farm Market: Provides low-income

seniors with coupons they can exchange for eligible

foods at farmers markets

4. Information/Referral: Provides specific

information to a client about available public and

voluntary services and resources.

5. Home Visit: Assisting Elders with services.

6. Elders Supplement

Department 2: Public Safety

“Makwa Giizis” (Bear Moon)

Department Manager: Jolanda Murphy

Telephone: (231) 534-7111

Email: Jolanda.Murphy@gtb-nsn.gov

The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa

Indians Department 2 Public Safety departments

provides for the safety and well being of the tribal

community, its visitors and business enterprises.

TRIBAL POLICE

Main Line Telephone: (231) 534-7777

Tribal Police Captain: David Crockett

Desk Line: (231) 534-7182

Types of services provided by the GTB Tribal Victim

Assistance Program include: Informing Victims

of their rights,Transportation assistance to Court,

Emotional support, referrals for counseling or

other assistance, Victim Notification,Advocacy and

support in Tribal/State/Federal Courts, assistance

with relocation to a safe place, Assistance in filing

Personal Protection Orders (PPO’s), Assistance in filing

for restitution, Assistance in filing for restitution,

Assistance in filing Victim’s Compensation Claims.

Peshawbestown, MI 49682

Sub-departments within Department 2

PUBLIC SAFETY

Protection of the public through enforcement of

Tribal, State and Federal laws Collaboration with

federal government (US Attorney and FBI) for

investigation and enforcement of federal crimes.

Tribal Police Department, Victim Assistance Services,

SORNA, Fire and Rescue Department, Public Health

Emergency Preparedness and GTB Emergency

Management.

2300 N. Stallman Road,

◊ Criminal Investigation

◊ Emergency Response Team

◊ Committee members: 911 Advisory Board

and LEPC/LPT

◊ Search & Rescue

◊ PBT services

◊ Sex Offender Registry and Notification Program

◊ Safe Exchange Program

◊ Community Police activities

◊ Bicycle Registry

TRIBAL VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Tribal Police, Victim Services, and SORNA assist

victims of crime with fairness, dignity and respect,

and effectively ensure offenders are held accountable

through the judicial services, while ensuring the

rights of the accused are protected.

Tribal Fire/Rescue Department provides first

response services to critical emergencies occurring

in designated areas on Tribal land and Mutual Aid

throughout the county.

Tribal Emergency Management Office provides

for the coordination and utilization of resources

in the Tribe in an emergency or disaster situation

in preparation for the mitigation, preparedness,

response and recovery from natural and humanmade disasters within the Reservation.

Tribal Victim Assistance Director Office

Telephone: (231) 534-7525

The program provides direct victim assistance

services to Native American victims of crime in

the six-county service area. This program ensures

that health and safety needs of the victims are met,

responds to victim needs throughout the prosecution

phase of crime, and provides support and assistance

to victims of all types of crime.

Department 2: Public Safety

“Makwa Giizis” (Bear Moon)

SORNA PROGRAM - GRANT

(Sex Offender Registry and Notification Act)

Telephone: (231) 534-7632

2300 N. Stallman Road, Peshawbestown, MI 49682

The Sex Offender Registration and Notification

Act is Title1 of the Adam Walsh Child Protection

and Safety Act of 2006. SORNA outlines mandatory

minimum standards for sex offender registration

and notification for all US jurisdictions, including

states, federally recognized Tribes, and US territories.

The purpose of this act is to help protect the public

from sex offenders and offenders against children.

◊ Maintain GTB Sex Offender Registry; update

verification information as required.

◊ Provide education to the community and staff

regarding the Sex Offender Registry and GTB

Sex Offender Registry Code.

◊ Work in conjunction with Tribal Police,

Prosecutor, Tribal Court and GTB Legal

Department to review and propose changes

to the GTB SOR Code.

◊ Provide Community Notification

offenders registered with GTB.

sex

GTB FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT

Main Phone Line: (231) 534-7666

Fire Chief: Garrett Fairchild

Main Line: (231) 534-7161

3501 Putnam Road,

Peshawbestown, MI 49682

Tribal Fire/Rescue Department provides first

response services to critical emergencies occurring

on Tribal land and Mutual Aid throughout Leelanau

County.

FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES

◊ Emergency Medical Technician Level EMS

Response

◊ 7 days a week fire and EMS response

◊ CPR , First Aid and AED Training

◊ Tribal Facility Inspections (buildings,

playground, tornado shelters, homes)

◊ Drills (fire, tornado, evacuation, etc.)

◊ Wildland Fire Management Program

◊ Committees: Leelanau Fire Chiefs, Leelanau

Fire Training, Local Medical Control, GTB and

Leelanau County Emergency Planning,

Leelanau County 911

◊ Manages Mutual Aid Response for 6 county

services area Tribal lands.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Telephone: (231) 534-7111

2300 N. Stallman Road,

Peshawbestown, MI 49682

Provides coordination and utilization of resources in

the GTB Tribe in an emergency or disaster situation.

◊ Committee membership: Representation on

Homeland Security Planning Board, Local

Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

and Local Planning Team (LPT) Committees,

Leelanau County Emergency Management

Office Tribal Liaison, Region 7 Emergency

Preparedness Coordinators Committee and GTB

Local Planning Team.

◊ Maintain National Incident Management

System (NIMS) compliance requirements and

mandates.

◊ Provide annual emergency preparedness

staff training and exercises.

◊ Maintain Tribal Emergency Action Guide

(EAG) and Annex Supplements in

collaboration with assigned departments.

◊ Maintain All Hazard Health Plans (AHHPin

collaboration with GTB Tribal Health

Department.

Department 3: Tribal Managment

“Nmebin Giizis” (Snow Crest Moon)

Tribal Manager: Becky Oien

Telephone: (231) 534-7136

Email: Becky.Oien@gtb-nsn.gov

COMMUNITY SATELLITE OFFICES

Tribal Government Administration

Peshawbestown

Main Phone Line: (231) 534-7750

Fax: (231) 534-7565

Benzie / Manistee Community Satellite

(231) 534-7820

Fax: (231) 534-7152

(231) 882-4116

Fax: (231) 882-4194

Food Pantry Open: Thursday 8-5 Closed 12-1 (Lunch)

Charlevoix Community Satellite

BURIAL FUND

(231) 534-7060

Fax: (231) 534-7148

Main Phone Line: (231) 534-7622

(231) 536-0024

Fax: (231) 536-0074

The Burial Fund benefits are available for all duly

enrolled Tribal Members. To obtain the benefit, a

certified (original) death certificate and a copy of

the funeral home contract. There are no beneficiary

forms. Death Certificate and funeral home contract

should be mailed to:

Food Pantry Open: Thursday all day

Traverse City Community Satellite

(231) 534-7760

Fax: (231) 534-7773

OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND

BUDGETS

(Accounting Department)

Department Manager: Jodi Lewis

Desk Line: (231) 534-7218

Main Phone Line: (231) 534-7622

Grand Traverse Band

Attn: Accounting

2605 N. West Bay Shore Dr.

Peshawbestown, MI 49682

Once processed a two party check is mailed to the

funeral home and made payable to the funeral home

and the person who signed the funeral bill (contract).

To provide the following direct services to the

membership:

Breavment Announcement Line: (231) 534- 7464

◊ Process applications & maintain database

of Resident Tribal Members (RTM) for tax

exemption. Issue (sales & use) tax exemption

certificates for RTM’s

OFFICE OF PROGRAM

DEVELOPMENT & EVALUATION

◊ Issue per capita checks

◊ Provide copies of tax forms, upon request

◊ Provide verification of income, upon authorized

request

◊ Calculate and process the annual payments to

GTB elders from the Elders Trust Fund

The Office of Program Development and Evaluation

works closely with tribal leaders and department

managers to secure funding for new and existing

programs and recommend program improvements

to better meet the needs of Tribal Membership.

Many of the grants that GTB applies for are highly

competitive where GTB has been chosen out of pools

of hundreds of applicants from all over the country.

Grant funds are used for a variety of programs Head

Start, Eyaawing Museum, Cultural Center building,

and family violence prevention programs.

Department 3: Tribal Managment

“Nmebin Giizis” (Snow Crest Moon)

EYAAWING MUSEUM & CULTURAL

CENTER

Telephone: (231) 534-7764

Eyaawing Museum was created by the Grand Traverse

Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians to establish,

gather, interpret, and maintain a record of the history

of the Grand Traverse Band of Anishinaabek with

respect for the circle of life, honor for our families, and

the telling of our true heritage. This role promotes the

GTB’s belief that the culture, language and spirit of the

Grand Traverse Band shall be recognized, perpetuated,

communicated, supported, and shared with the people

of all nations. Eyaawing translates as:

“Who we are” in Anishinaabemowin, the traditional

language of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and

Chippewa Indians.

Ɉ Eyaawing museum is closed until further notice.

Ɉ Eyaawing developing new website for virtual

exhibits, programming & online store.

Ɉ Eyaawing developing preservation and repatriation

programs.

Ɉ Eyaawing developing plan for historic archives &

GTB member archives for researching purposes.

ANISHINAABEMOWIN

Telephone: (231) 534-7758

Anishinaabemowin (our original language) and the

Anishnaabek culture are a vital part of who we are

as Anishinaabek. This is our identity and the two

cannot be separated. Anishnaabek culture and

language have been passed down from generation

to generation by oral teachings.

The language and culture is of utmost importance

today. Those Anishnaabek who are still

knowledgeable and those who are presently

learning Anishnaabemowin and culture, must

continue to pass the teachings on to the next

generation, through all oral, written, visual aids,

necessary so these teachings will continue.

Department 3: Tribal Managment

“Nmebin Giizis” (Snow Crest Moon)

Email: Melissa.Petoskey@gtb-nsn.gov

Desk Line: (231) 534-7449

The Human Resources Department would like to

welcome all Tribal Members seeking employment,

as well as current employees, to visit our operations

located in the Government Annex building. Located

in our department you will find our Employment

Center, which serves as the main location for you to

access all of the current job openings and apply for

them on the spot. The Human Resources Department

also serves as a base for current employees who

may need assistance with any employment related

issues, including benefits. We have a dedicated staff

that would be more than happy to assist with any

questions and/or concerns you may have.

477 PROGRAM

Main Line: (231) 534-7767

The 477 Program is a federally funded program

that helps Tribal Members reduce joblessness

and encourage self-sufficiency among federally

recognized tribal (FRT) members within the Grand

Traverse Band service area.

The 477 Program offers:

WEX - Adult Work Experience Client Support

- Assistance securing work tools, supplies, attire,

childcare, temporary transportation costs. High

School & GED Completion

-Dependent upon funding availability, an incentive

stipend is awarded upon completion. Workforce

Development Training

- Work Ethic, Interview Skills, Resume/Cover Letter

- Scheduled and delivered upon need and demand.

Email: Nicki.Basch@gtb-nsn.gov

Depar

Main Housing Line: (231) 534-7800

The mission of the Grand Traverse Band Housing

Department is to provide and promote safe, adequate

and affordable housing opportunities for GTB Tribal

Members. As the facilitator of housing for the tribal

communities, the Housing Department is responsible

for creating a healthy living environment for

families through responsive initiatives that address

social and economic concerns via a solution oriented

education based housing program.

Telephone: (231) 534-7100

https://bit.ly/GTBGovt_Jobs

HUMAN RESOURCES

Housing Manager: Nicki Basch

TRAVERSE

Desk Phone: (231) 534-7689

HOUSING DEPARTMENT

Department Manager: Melissa Petoskey

The Grand Traverse Band places a priority on home

ownership as a means to stabilize communities by

promoting self-sufficiency. While housing families

is the primary mission of the Housing Department,

the focus is on creating housing opportunities by

assisting families to obtain the required knowledge

necessary to make informed life decisions. In

the absence of eligible GTB Tribal Members, the

GTB Housing Department will provide these

opportunities to other Federally Recognized Indian

Families that live within the Grand Traverse Band

six-county service area.

What Housing offers to Tribal Members:

◊ Housing applications & assistance for lowincome, Market Rental & Mutual help (Unit

Placing).

◊ Rental Security Deposit / First Month Rent

Program

◊ Emergency Home Repair Applications

◊ Emergency Home Inspection

◊ Down Payment Applications

◊ Rental Subsidy Program

◊ Home Buyer Classes

◊ Budget Counseling / Financial Education

◊ Septic Pumping (Income qualified Homeowners)

◊ Handicap Accessible program

Resources for Other Programs:

◊ Information for House Insurance

◊ Well—Septic Applications

◊ Lot Assignment Applications

◊ Tax Exempt Application

◊ Human Services Application

Department 3: Tribal Managment

“Nmebin Giizis” (Snow Crest Moon)

PUBLIC WORKS

Desk Line: (231) 534-7491

Peshawbestown: (231) 534-7376

The Mission of the Grand Traverse Band Automotive

Repair Program is to provide quality automotive

repair services for the Grand Traverse Band

Tribal Government and Economic Development

Corporation vehicles. The Grand Traverse Band

Automotive Repair Program also offers automotive

repair services to registered Grand Traverse Band

Tribal Members living in the 6-county service area

at rate of $30 per hour with no mark on the cost of

parts. All the automotive repair technicians are State

of Michigan Certified with a combined experience of

over 60 years.

Please call main line to set up a diagnostic

appointment.

Requirements:

Turtle Creek: (231) 534-7496

TRA RSE

Main Line: (231) 534-7705

Department Manager: Joe Huhn

Department Manager: Duane Burfield

GRAN

AUTOMOTIVE

IC WOR

The Grand Traverse Band Department of Public

works is dedicated to supplying safe drinking water

for the Peshawbestown community, Acme Twp. and

Whitewater Twp. In addition, we provide superior

wastewater treatment for discharge into West Grand

Traverse Bay and ground water at the Turtle Creek

wastewater facility. In doing so this department is

contributing to the good health and well being of

the community and the environment.

The GTB DPW oversees the following systems:

◊ Peshawbestown wastewater treatment plant

and collection system

• Tribal Identification Card

◊ Peshawbestown water system and

distribution system

• Vehicle Proof of Insurance

◊ Turtle Creek wastewater treatment plant

• Vehicle Registration - must be current and

registered to the Tribal Member requesting repairs.

◊ Turtle Creek water system and distribution

system

Our Services Include:

◊ Grand Traverse Resort water system

◊ Engine Repair

◊ Transmission and Drivetrain Repairs

◊ Electrical Systems Repair

◊ Heating and Air Conditioning Repairs

◊ Wheel Alignment Services

◊ Exhaust and Brake Repairs

◊ Engine Performance and Tune-ups

◊ New Tire and Tire Repair Services

*We are unable to do ANY type of body work due to

licensing requirements.

Department 3: Tribal Managment

“Nmebin Giizis” (Snow Crest Moon)

COMMUNICATIONS

Department Manager: Victoria Alfonseca

Desk Phone: (231) 534-7366

Main Line: (231) 534-7008

Email: GTBGovt.News@gtb-nsn.gov

The mission of the Communications program is to provide the membership with information about

their tribal government operations, services, historical archive and all news concerning Native American

livelihood.

◊ Mass Notification Services

◊ Activities include creating and distributing a monthly news publication, development and oversight

of the tribal government website, audio/video recording and quick-print services.

◊ The tribal website address is: www.GTBindians.org

◊ The website gives access to all general government services and it includes a “Members Only” portion

offering a video PLAYBACK archive of Tribal Council approved regular and special session meetings.

◊ The GTB News is a monthly publication providing program information, scheduled community

activities, and reporting on events and services of the tribal government.

◊ Audio/Video recording services archive events and achievements of the tribal government.

◊ The Communication program also provides a quick- print service to all Government offices, EDC offices

and the Tribal Membership.

Department 3: Tribal Managment

“Nmebin Giizis” (Snow Crest Moon)

TRIBAL PROSECUTOR

Tribal Prosecutor: Wilson Brott

Main Line: (231) 534-7630

Email: Prosecutor@gtb-nsn.gov

2300 N. Stallman Road

Peshawbestown, MI 49682

The duties of the Tribal Prosecutor are primarily

spelled out in the Tribal Code at 3 GTBC § 104, which

states:

The Tribal Prosecutor shall:

(1) be the chief law enforcement officer of the Tribe and shall be responsible for all criminal investigations

and prosecutions in Tribal Court, including arraignments, motions, trials and appeals.

(2) have the discretion to prosecute violations of the Tribe’s constitution, criminal code, ordinances and

resolutions in Tribal Court.

(3) work closely with the Tribal Court Administrator and Tribal Judge to improve the delivery of services

within the Tribal Court and to assist the Court in case management and docket preparation.

(4) serve as presenting officer in the Tribe’s Children’s Court and represent the Tribe in Indian Child Welfare

cases in state jurisdictions upon the authorization of the ICW Committee or the Tribal Court.

(5) prosecute violations of the Tribe’s fishing and conservation regulations as well as the regulations of the

Chippewa-Ottawa Treaty Fishing Management Authority, in the Tribe’s Conservation Court.

(6) establish a working relationship with local, state and federal jurisdictions and establish a protocol for

coordinating criminal investigations and prosecutions with such local, state and federal jurisdictions.

(7) review all charges and complaints of violations of Tribal codes and ordinances and determine what charges

to bring and whom to charge.

(8) review all requests for arrest warrants and search warrants to determine if all constitutional requirements

are satisfied prior to approval or authorization.

(9) serve, in his/her civil capacity, as in-house counsel for the various departments of Tribal government and

shall render legal opinions when requested to do so.

The Tribal Prosecutor may also give advice to Tribal members and employees and shall provide pro-bono

services to Tribal elders or Tribal members who are having legal problems which may be related to their status

as Native Americans. These services may only be provided as time permits and may not take priority over

normal prosecutorial duties.

The Tribal Prosecutor also provides up to 30 hours of time on an annual basis to perform duties for the

Compensation Committee as needed in conjunction with their responsibilities as defined in 1 GTBC Chapter 4.

Department 4: Facilities Management

“Ziizabaakwat Giizis” (Sugar Moon)

Department Manager: Ron Anderson

Desk Phone: (231) 534-7700

Email: Ron.Anderson@gtb-nsn.gov

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE

The Facilities Department mission is to provide

the highest quality services to insure the health,

safety and well being of Tribal Members, employees,

community members and Tribal Property while

preserving the integrity of our natural resources.

Maintenance Oversees:

◊

Over 110,000 square feet of office space to be

cleaned daily.

◊

Over 100,000 square feet of common area such as

bathrooms, hallways, conference rooms, closets,

furnace rooms that need to be cleaned.

◊

There are 62 bathrooms that need to be cleaned

daily.

◊

Approximately 60 acres of lawn to care for on a

weekly basis.

◊

A Summer Camp near Alden (The Ne-zhon-zhawuk Park).

◊

Elders Park, Peshawbestown park and Antrim

Beach Park

◊

The Arthur Duhamel Marina in Peshawbestown.

◊

Snow Removal services for GTB Gov. offices

Department 5: Conservation

“Naabidin Giizis” (Sturgeon Moon)

Department Manager: Michael Slancik

Telephone: (231) 534-7500

Email: Michael.Slancik@gtb-nsn.gov

Exercise of 1836 Treaty of Washington on waters and

lands within the Ceded Territory.

COMMERCIAL FISHERIES

ENFORCEMENT

Commercial Vessel Inspections.

Identification and documentation for Special

Use Permits.

Wildlife Survey Counts.

Environmental Law Enforcement, storm runoff

sites, building sites and permits.

Great Lakes water safety instructor commercial

vessels.

Hunter Safety Course Certification.

Inland Hunting, Fishing and Gathering

Enforcement. Illegal dump sites enforcement.

Committee memberships: Joint Law Enforcement

Committee and Native American Fish & Wildlife

Society.

Natural Resource Protection.

Water Quality, related invasive species location

documentation.

INLAND (CONT.):

Inland Boat/Snowmobile/ORV registration.

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore access

passes.

Huron-Manistee National Forest access passes.

Issue camping permits, firewood permits among

other permits authorizing Tribal Member

resource use on USFS and State lands.

Develop and foster working relationships

with Federal and State Agencies to improve

management efficiency, develop resource

use agreements and improve productive

communication with other resource management

agencies.

Wildlife Harvest monitoring including Deer

Check Station, furbearer registration and other

special inspections of harvested fish and game.

Conduct Fisheries and Wildlife Habitat Surveys,

Inventories and Assessments.

INLAND:

Produce, review and implement policies and

Regulation booklets with Inland Hunting,

Gathering and Fishing Rights as recommended

by the Natural Resources and Environment

Committee.

Hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering licenses

and special use permits.

Turkey and Deer tags issued for appropriate

seasons; organize and conduct lotteries for

permit distribution.

Elk and Black Bear tags issued for appropriate

seasons; organize and conduct lotteries for

permit distribution.

Special use permits; disabled Tribal hunter

permits, special needs subsistence/ceremonial

permit and road kill special use permit.

Issue and manage the distribution of spearing

and netting permits for fish species including

walleye, steelhead and salmon.

COMMERCIAL GREAT LAKES FISHING:

Issue Commercial Fishing licenses: Captain,

Helper and Subsistence

Issue Commercial Vessel Observer Permits

ORA Boat Registration

OTHER:

Maintain Tribal Repository/Exercise of American

Indian Religious Freedom Act.

GPS Mapping and Technical Assistance.

Plant, Insect and Fish Identification.

Public Outreach and Education including Natural

Resources Fair and Feast, kids free fishing days,

fishery survey results reports to lake associations

and watershed committees.

Grant Writing and Administration for resource

protection, restoration and enhancement

projects

with

particular

emphasis

collaborative projects.

Department 6: Membership

“Waabagonii Giizis” (Blossom Moon)

Department Manager: Monique Clifford

Telephone: (231) 534-7670

Email: Monique.Clifford@gtb-nsn.gov

The Membership office offers services to applicants

seeking to become members of the Grand Traverse

Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. These

applications are evaluated and processed based on

the criteria outlined in the Tribal Constitution, Article

II, and the Enrollment Ordinance approved by Tribal

Council, effective October 2, 2006. We also assist the

Election Board. Additionally, we provide necessary

data to all Tribal programs needing statistical data

for applications and mailings. On a daily basis the

staff makes updates to a database that manages data

on member identification and vital statistics such as

addresses and phone numbers.

This database is also used to generate mailing

lists and labels as well as reports for other Tribal

programs including the Tribal Newsletter. The

database also stores the photographs and signatures

of Tribal Members to provide Tribal IDs and it stores

genealogical information. We also have improved

our Tribal ID cards. The new cards have a holographic

overlay and are more secure than the previous

edition.

Other services offered through the Membership

office include voter registration for Tribal elections

and certifications for Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver

Applications and Native American Employment

Certifications. We also verify membership for Indian

Child Welfare and Tribal Members who need CDIB’s

for other reasons.

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Department 7: Human Services

“Miinan Giizis” (Berry Moon)

Department Manager: Kathy Tahtinen

Telephone: (231) 534-7255

Email: Kathy.Tahtinen@gtb-nsn.gov

ANISHNAABEK FAMILY SERVICES

AFS Supervisor: Denise Johnson

Main Phone Line: 231-534-7124

Email: Denise.Johnson@gtb-nsn.gov

Build a healthy community and strengthen our

families by providing comprehensive strength-based

and culturally appropriate services that promote

healthy lifestyles and self-sufficiency in prevention

and intervention services. Develop family programing

for the community that creates awareness about the

services available to prevent child abuse and neglect.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

Main Phone Line: (231) 534-7090

Child Protection Services: Investigation on Tribal

lands, of any reported incident of child abuse or

neglect of children less than eighteen years of age.

Monitoring: Monitors all cases outside of the sixcounty service area involving GTB children placed

outside of their parental home, due to substantiated

child abuse and/or neglect charges.

Anishinaabek Family Services (AFS) operates several

programs that offer assistance. i.e. Title IV Programs

that assist Indian Child Welfare Families (ICW) and

Promote Safe & Stable Families.

Email: GOVBehavioralHealth@gtb-nsn.gov

GTB Behavioral Health Services (BHS) strives to

provide the highest quality, professional care

while utilizing a variety of services and treatment

modalities to address the issues of substance usage

and mental health while adhering to Tribal, Federal

and State professional ethical codes and standards of

conduct within a safe and confidential environment.

To incorporate cultural teachings and ceremonies

within the treatment modalities to foster optimum

balance in the mental, emotional, physical and

spiritual aspects of the whole person and their family.

BHS is a CARF Accredited Outpatient Substance Abuse

Program providing Culturally integrated clientcentered care by licensed and Certified Therapists.

BHS assists with inpatient residential treatment

referrals for substance use disorders and in the

development of ongoing sober support to individuals

upon their return to the community. A contractual

Psychiatrist is available to provide medication

management and psychiatric evaluations for adult

clientele.

Department 7: Human Services

“Miinan Giizis” (Berry Moon)

BHS PROVIDES AND/OR REFERRAL FOR:

Individual Counseling

Family Counseling

Couples Counseling

Adult Psychiatric Evaluations

Adult Psychiatric Medication Review

Tribal Opiate Treatment Recovery (TOTR)

Chemical Dependency Assessments

Mental Health Assessments

Secretary of State Driver’s License Evaluation

Traditional Healer Services-monthly

Auricular Acupuncture

Direct services can be provided at each of the four

State Licensed locations:

Types of Emergency Assistance Available:

Food assistance and/or GTB Food pantry

Emergency Heating/Cooling Assistance

Weatherization

Various Emergency Assistance based on Grants

received. (i.e.: LIHEAP, CSBG)

Documents required with application to be

considered complete:

Tribal ID for each household member with

current updated information

Driver’s License or State ID for each adult

member

Peshawbestown – Medicine Lodge

GTB 3-Mile Office – Traverse City

Social Security Card for each household member

Benzie Office

Proof of all household income

Charlevoix Office

Acceptable proof is: Most recent 4 check stubs or

Award letter for SSR or SSDI

SHKI BMAADZI TRANSITIONAL

SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROJECT

Bank statement showing direct deposit of SSDI,

SSR or other Retirement/Pension

The CTAS PA-5 (Shki Bmaadzi Transitional Supportive

Housing Project) Program Assists Victims of Domestic

Violence, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, & Stalking

who are federally recognized Tribal Citizens living

within the six county service areas. The Program

assists with obtaining personal protection orders,

emergency safety assistance, court questions,

transportation, etc.

HUMAN SERVICES ASSISTANCE

Telephone: (231) 534-7910

Human Service’s mission is to promote community

self-sufficiency, physical & mental well-being for Tribal

citizens within the six-county service area through

direct service provision, education, & community

involvement within the spirit of self-governance

Income Guidelines:

Income guidelines are based on income from

employment, fisheries income, odd jobs, and the

like. Also, unearned income such as: unemployment,

Social Security (disability and retirement), Per Capita,

retirement pensions, child support and the like.

Automatic qualifying incomes and Programs, TANF,

SSI VA Pension/Retirement or Food stamps. One

must be actively participating in these programs

and provide official documentation. Households

will be deemed eligible based on the income, based

on household size. Household- all persons residing

at one physical address, regardless of relationship.

Households not participating in an automatic

qualifying program, will be deemed eligible based on

the household income, based on household size.

Department 8: Health Services

“Minoomin Giizis” (Rice Moon)

Interim Department Manager: Doris Winslow

Telephone: (231) 534-7241

Email: Doris.Winslow@gtb-nsn.gov

GRAND TRAVERSE BAND FAMILY

HEALTH CLINIC

Main Phone Line: 231-534-7200

Emergency Closure Line: 231-534-7669

For more information visit www.gtbindians.org

website and select Health Services Management

The GTB Family Health Clinic is a family practice clinic

providing services such as immunizations, physical

exams, post-surgical follow up appointments,

chiropractor services, and other urgent and nonurgent services. Appointments can be scheduled

by calling 231-534-7200. Clinic hours are currently

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily Monday through Friday. The

Receptionist will ask for your current address,

telephone number and insurance information. This

assists in the billing process and check in.

PRESCRIPTION REFILLS

Prescriptions can be called in to the prescription

refill line by dialing the clinic direct at 231-534-7200

and choosing option2, or by calling direct to 231-5342444. This line is checked daily, and prescriptions are

filled within 48-72 hours. For any urgent prescription

needs, please call the front desk at 231-534-7200.

HEALTH TRANSPORTATION

Telephone: (231) 534-7222

Transportation is provided to the disabled and

Elderly who have no other means of transportation,

and are a priority for services. Requests can be made

by calling Transportation Hot-line at 231-534-7222 and

made 72 hours in advance. Please leave your name,

phone number, appointment date-time-location with

a detailed message. Our Transporter will contact you

regarding your transportation request.

*Please remember that transportation is dependent

upon the availability of the Transporter. Client should

have no other means of transportation available to

them, and other resources including, but not limited

to VA, FIA, Bata, family members and friends should

be utilized before contacting the Transporter. All

patients under the age of 18 must be accompanied by

a parent or guardian.

The Health Transporter cannot assist in any medical

decision making or medical guidance on your behalf.

In the event GTB Tribal offices are closed due to

inclement weather, there will be no transportation

provided. Unless previously arranged, transportation

requests outside the six-county service area must be

made well in advance, and in a timely fashion in order

to complete the request and necessary paperwork.

Department 8: Health Services

“Minoomin Giizis” (Rice Moon)

COMMUNITY HEALTH

REPRESENTATIVES (CHR’S)

*CHR Specialist Supervisor Tamara Newton

*Leelanau:

(231) 534-7205

Charlevoix:

(231) 534-7062

Grand Traverse:

(231) 534-7772

Benzie:

(231) 534-7826

Our CHR’s mission statement is to provide quality

outreach health care services within our communities.

Office hours are typically from 8a.m. – 5p.m daily,

Monday through Friday. Our Representatives are

available to assist in weekly vitals, medication refills,

assist with filling out paperwork, locating resources

for services that are available in their counties,

organizing workshops, and assist in transportation

if needed to health appointments, prescription

pickup and delivery, and assist in the coordination

of referrals. The CHR’s work in conjunction with the

Medical & Dental Clinic’s for coordination of care,

and provide for home visiting.

* For more information, please contact your local

Community Health Representative.

GRAND TRAVERSE BAND DENTAL CLINIC

Telephone: (231) 534-7211

The Grand Traverse Band Dental Clinic is located

in the Medicine Lodge and provides dental exams,

cleanings, x-rays, and other services.

*Emergency dental services are provided daily.

We currently have 4 dental operatories and are staffed

with a Chief Dentist, Hygienist, Dental Assistant and

Receptionist. Clinic hours are currently 8 a.m. to 5

p.m. daily Monday through Friday. The Receptionist

will ask for your current address, telephone number

and insurance information. This assists in the billing

process and check in.

Department 8: Health Services

“Minoomin Giizis” (Rice Moon)

PURCHASED/REFERRED CARE (PRC)

PRC Manager: Stella Chippewa

Desk Phone: (231) 534-7931

Leelanau, Benzie, & Manistee

PRC Representative: Veronica Wongeshik

Desk Phone: (231) 534-7884

Grand Traverse, Antrim, & Charlevoix

PRC Representative: Monica Anderson

PRC Representative: (231) 534-7210

Purchased/Referred Care relies upon Federal and

RAO dollars to support dental, medical, and optical

services under the program, and serves eligible

members in Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Grand

Traverse, Leelanau, and Manistee Counties.

Priority Levels of Service are established at the

beginning of each fiscal year in order to provide

that funds will be available for services most needed

by membership. Services will be covered based on

availability of funds. If funds deplete the priority

will go to Emergency/Urgent Level. Descriptions of

Priority Levels of Service for Medical, Dental, and

Optical are available upon request, and posted in the

GTB Newsletter, and other Government buildings. We

regret we cannot provide all services to all members;

we are limited in our resources.

When direct services cannot provide the necessary

health care for our clients, PRC eligible clients are

then referred to outside Providers for care and

follow up. Clients are encouraged to continually

update their information with the PRC office, to keep

benefits active.

Failure to do so may result in denied claims. PRC

operates on a pre-approval basis. Appointments

must be called in 48 hours in advance so that priorauthorization can be entered for billing-processing.

Actions outside this procedure may result in payment

denial. Appointments can be called in to the PRC

Hotline anytime at 231-534- 7223, this line is checked

daily.

Emergency services must be reported within 72

hours of incident. Elders have up to 30 days to

notify PRC office. An emergency is defined as: Any

medical condition for which immediate medical

attention is necessary to prevent the death or

serious impairment of an individual’s health. With

everyone’s cooperation we can provide the help to

those most in need of medical intervention. Please

follow the procedures outlined so the system can

operate smoothly for everyone.

Please keep your consent form updated yearly if you

depend on someone to manage your medical affairs.

Report all appointments on the hot line number

listed. This ensures timely processing of billing and

claims. For any questions or concerns please contact

your PRC Representative for assistance.

If you have any questions or concerns about PRC

program, please feel free to contact the PRC Manager.

Department 8: Health Services

“Minoomin Giizis” (Rice Moon)

BENEFITS COORDINATOR

Benefits Coordinator: Angelina Raphael

Main Phone Line: (231) 534-7731

Cell/Text: (231) 866-0326

Our Benefits Coordinator assists Purchased Referred Care in determining alternate health resources, a

requirement for P.R.C. Health coverage. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

The Grand Traverse Band Family Health Clinic has a community partnership with the Department of Health

and Human Services. This allows the Benefits Coordinator to assist with Medicaid. This is the website if you

choose to apply on your own: https://newmibridges.michigan.gov

The Benefits Coordinator is trained thru the Michigan Medicare Assistance Program and is a certified MMAP

councilor. You may reach out for additional information or assistance with Medicare part B (reimbursement)

and Medicare part D, Extra Help, and Dual Coverage. These are government websites that have useful

information: www.ssa.gov and www.medicare.gov

The Benefits Coordinator trained with the Social Security Administration to support applying for disability

and provide direction thru the process.

Our Benefits Coordinator is a Tribal Veterans Representative and can offer information to Veterans requesting

resources or assistance. If unable to assist she will refer you to the local Veterans Service Officer.

YOUR MEDICAL INFORMATION CANNOT BE DISCUSSED WITH ANYONE WITHOUT YOUR WRITTEN CONSENT.

Department 9: Tribal Court

“Aandaandenoo Giizis” (Changing Leaves Moon)

Department Manager: Hon. Kenneth W.K. Akini

Telephone: (231) 534-7050

CONTACT LIST:

Email: TribalCourt@gtb-nsn.gov

Phone Number

Cell Phone Number

Main Line

231-534-7050 N/A

Court Administrator

231-534-7041 231-866-1238

Program Director/Appellate Court Clerk

231-534-7030 N/A

Juvenile Asst. Prob. Officer/Criminal CourtClerk

231-534-7113 231-866-1867

Adult Asst. Prob. Officer/Juvenile Court Clerk

231-534-7546 231-866-6171

Bailiff/Civil Court Clerk

231-534-7090 231-866-6014

FHTWC Case Manager

Article V of the Grand Traverse Band Constitution

established the Tribal Judiciary as a separate branch

of government with authority to hear matters

arising under the Tribal Constitution, ordinances,

regulations and/or judicial decisions consistent with

self-determination and the Tribe’s sovereign powers.

The Tribal Judiciary consists of the Tribal Court (with

one (1) full time Chief Judge and one (1) part time

Associate Judge) and the Tribal Appellate Court (with

three (3) Appellate Judges).

The Tribal Court (trial level court) is a court of general

jurisdiction and hears all civil, criminal, juvenile,

traffic, child protection, minor trust, fishing/hunting,

etc. The Tribal Appellate Court hears all appeals from

the Tribal Court. The Tribal Judiciary meets every

quarter and makes policy decisions concerning the

adoption of court rules, policies, etc.

The Tribal Court is open Monday through Friday from

8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M (closed at noon). Cases may be

heard after normal business hours to accommodate

Tribal Member schedules upon request.

Mailing Address: 2605 N. West Bay Shore Drive,

Peshawbestown, MI 49682.

Physical Address: 2809 N. West Bay Shore Drive,

Peshawbestown, MI 49682

231-534-7761 231-866-6072

FHTWC Peacemaker

231-534-7117 231-866-1838

SDVCJ Project Coordinator

231-534-7377

N/A

PEACEMAKING

Mnaweejeendiwin serves the physical, mental

health, spiritual, emotional and educational

wellbeing of Anishnaabek through development

of traditional processes to resolve conflicts and

promote a healthier lifestyle. Mnaweejeendiwin

was established as an alternative to the “present”

Tribal/State court system and applies traditional

methods of conflict resolution and problem solving

through consensus to build a stronger and healthier

family and community.

Mnaweejeendiwin

clients are Tribal Members, members of other

federally recognized tribes and non-Natives in our

surrounding communities. Clients may seek the

services of Mnaweejeendiwin on their own or may

be referred by the Tribal Court. Mnaweejeendiwin

services are primarily available in the six-county

service area with limited services available

outside the six-county service area contingent on

Mnaweejeendiwin availability.

Department 9: Tribal Court

“Aandaandenoo Giizis” (Changing Leaves Moon)

COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEYS

The Tribal Court contracts with attorneys to

represent Tribal Members and/or Tribal Member

interests in the Tribal Court. All the court appointed

attorneys are Michigan Bar Licensed attorneys and

available at no cost for:

◊ Criminal cases (represents Tribal Member

defendants);

◊ Guardian Ad Litems (represents interests of

Tribal Member minors and incompetents);

◊ Probating Wills/Estates (represents decedent

Tribal Members);

◊ Child Protection (represents Tribal Member

parents in ICW cases); and,

◊ Domestic Violence (represents victims in select

civil matters).

FEE SCHEDULE

The following is the Tribal Judiciary Fee Schedule

at the time of printing. Some fees can be waived

contingent upon approval of a fee waiver

petition.

◊ Civil (including divorce and adoption): $100

◊ Probate (including guardianship): $100

◊ Consent Judgments: $100

◊ Foreign Judgments: $100

◊ Minor Trust: $100

◊ Child Support: $100

◊ Small Claims: $60

◊ Appeals: $150

◊ Civil Jury Demand: $100

◊ Garnishment: $50

◊ Motions (attorneys only): $20

◊ Certified Mail: $5

◊ Personal Service: Actual Cost

◊ Marriage: $50 + mileage

◊ Copies of Court Documents: $0.25/page

◊ Certified Copies: $10

◊ Transcripts (actual costs): $250 Deposit

FAMILY HEALING TO WELLNESS COURT

PROJECT

The Family Healing to Wellness Court (FHTWC)

Project is a grant-funded program to reestablish and

create culturally appropriate diversionary services

via a FHTWC within the Tribal Justice System

for juveniles in the criminal justice system and/

or families in abuse or neglect proceedings. The

FHTWC’s eligible clients are those with offenses or

acts that are the result of or related to substance

abuse. Two (2) classifications of clients will be

admitted into the FHTWC: (1) juveniles that are in

the Tribal Court for criminal offenses and where the

juveniles offenses are the result of or are related

to substance abuse by either the juvenile and/or

the family; (2) families that are in the Tribal Court

for abuse and neglect proceedings and where the

family’s acts or omissions are the result of or are

related to substance abuse. The FHTWC provides

direct services to youth who are minors that are

under the age of eighteen (18) and to the parents or

guardians.

ADULT HEALING TO WELLNESS

COURT PROJECT

The Adult Family Healing to Wellness Court Project

(HTWC) is a grant-funded program to reestablish and

create culturally appropriate system. The HTWC’s

eligible clients are those with criminal offenses that

are the result of or are related to substance abuse.

Department 10: Natural Resources

“Niibiishan Binaakwenoon Giizis”

(Falling Leaves Moon)

Department Manager: Carolan Sonderegger

Telephone: (231) 534-7500

Email: Carolan.Sonderegger@gtb-nsn.gov

3505 Putnam Rd.

Peshawbestown, MI 49682

The Natural Resources Department provides the

Tribal Membership with advocacy for hunting,

fishing, gathering, and trapping rights in the ceded

treaty territories. The mission of NRD is to protect

and enhance the natural resources gifted to the

Anishinabek by the Creator for past, present, and

future generations.

ENVIRONMENTAL

Department Manager: Jenna Scheub

Desk Phone: (231) 534-7378

Email: Jenna.Scheub@gtb-nsn.gov

◊ NEPA Preparation and Compliance

◊ Phase I Contamination Surveys

GREAT LAKES

Department Manager: Erik Olsen

Desk Phone: (231) 534-7364

Email: Erik.Olsen@gtb-nsn.gov

◊

Issue Commercial Fishing licenses: Captain,

Helper and Subsistence Issue Commercial

Vessel Observer Permits CORA Boat Registration

◊ Surface Water Quality Monitoring

◊ Wetland Delineation

◊ Watershed Assessment

◊ Stream Assessment

◊ Stream bank Stabilization

◊ Soil Erosion Permits (on Trust parcels)

◊ Technical Assistance

Department 10: Natural Resources

“Niibiishan Binaakwenoon Giizis”

(Falling Leaves Moon)

INLAND

Department Manager: Dan Mays

Desk Phone: (231) 534-7291

Email: Dan.Mays@gtb-nsn.gov

◊ Produce, review and implement policies and

Regulation booklets with Inland Hunting, Fishing

and Gathering Rights as recommended by the

Natural Resources and Environmental Committee

◊ Develop and foster working relationships with

Federal and State Agencies to improve management

efficiency, develop resource use agreements and

improve productive communication with other

resource management agencies.

◊ Wildlife harvest monitoring including furbearer

registration and other special inspections of

harvested fish and game.

◊ Conduct Fisheries and Wildlife

inventories and assessments.

surveys,

AGRICULTURE

Department Manager: William Derouin

Desk Phone: (231) 534-7023

Email: William.Derouin@gtb-nsn.gov

◊ Develop relationships with granting agencies

related to agriculture programming at GTB.

◊ Establish relationships with local producers,

tribal entities, and government agencies to

leverage GTB agricultural resources for GTB

member benefit

◊ Utilize existing agricultural resources at GTB

◊ Demonstrate sustainable farming practices, soil

management and food production techniques

◊ Offer agricultural advice to GTB members home

gardens and agricultural businesses.

◊ Identify organic waste streams at GTB to begin

composting organic waste for use as compost/

fertilizer

◊ Maintain existing GTB agricultural properties

◊ Provide education programming related to

agriculture for GTB members

◊ Advise Tribal Council on agricultural land

acquisitions

Department 10: Natural Resources

“Niibiishan Binaakwenoon Giizis”

(Falling Leaves Moon)

Department Manager: William Derouin

Desk Phone: (231) 534-7023

Email: William.Derouin@gtb-nsn.gov

AGRICULTURE & FOOD SOVEREIGNTY

Formed in 2019 after years of effort and coordination

by tribal members, the Agriculture & Food

Sovereignty Department is the vehicle by which

The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa

Indians pursues the ambitious goal of establishing

food sovereignty in the future. What does “Food

Sovereignty” look like? In a bright future envisioned

by the GTB councilors and members who worked

to establish this new department, the Tribe is able

to produce food and food products for the tribal

community.

UTILIZING EXISTING

AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES:

Over the 6 - County Service Area; Charlevoix, Antrim,

Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie, and Manistee, GTB

has over 1,000+ acres of agricultural lands. These lands

range from former apple orchard in Peshawbestown

and near Turtle Creek Casino, to a former dairy farm

adjacent to the GTB Charlevoix Satellite Office. These

lands are valuable assets that can be put to use

growing food and medicine for current members

and future generations. Currently, the Agriculture

and food Sovereignty Department is determining the

“low hanging fruit”, or most readily accessible lands,

that can be worked into production.

Department 10: Natural Resources

“Niibiishan Binaakwenoon Giizis”

(Falling Leaves Moon)

OTHER

◊ Maintain

Tribal

Repository/Exercise

American Indian Religious Freedom Act.

◊ GPS Mapping and Technical Assistance.

◊ Plant, Insect and Fish Identification.

◊ Operation and Maintenance of the Tribe’s

Arthur Duhamel (Peshawbestown) and Beaver’s

Landing (St. James) Marinas.

◊ Glass, Plastic, Cardboard Recycling Bins located

adjacent to Eagletown Market.

◊ Public Outreach and Education including

Natural Resources Fair and Feast, kids free

fishing days, fishery survey results reports to

lake associations and watershed committees.

◊ Scuba Diving (Advanced Open

underwater search and recovery.

Water)

◊ Grant writing and program administration

for projects related to resource protection,

restoration and enhancement projects with

particular emphasis on collaborative projects.

◊ Technical assistance and guidance on

NRCS Conservation Practices, stream and

riparian corridor restoration projects and

monitoring and evaluation efforts to document

improvements of ecological functions related

to the projects.

◊ Hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering licenses

and special use permits.

◊ Turkey and Deer tags issued for appropriate

seasons; organize and conduct lotteries for

permit distribution. Elk and Black Bear tags

issued for appropriate seasons; organize and

conduct lotteries for permit distribution.

◊ Special use permits; disabled Tribal hunter

permits, special needs subsistence/ceremonial

permit and road kill special use permit.

◊ Issue and manage the distribution of spearing

and netting permits for fish species including

walleye, steelhead and salmon.

◊ Inland Boat/Snowmobile/ORV registration.

◊ Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore access

passes.

◊ Huron-Manistee National Forest access passes.

◊ Issue camping permits, firewood permits

among other permits authorizing Tribal

Member resource use on USFS and State lands.

Department 11: Regulatory/

Gaming Commission

“Baashkaakadin Giizis” (Freezing Moon)

Department Manager: Kelly Kiogima

Telephone: (231) 534-7894

Email: Kelly.kiogima@gtb-nsn.gov

Archaic Bone Dice

GAMING COMMISSION

The mission of the Grand Traverse Band Gaming Commission is to promote and safeguard integrity, honesty,

and fairness in all gaming activities on GTB Trust Land through effective regulation. To accomplish this, the

Gaming Commission diligently monitors gaming to ensure compliance with the Indian Gaming Regulatory

Act (IGRA), Class III Compact, GTB Gaming Code (Title 18), internal controls, and regulations promulgated by the

National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC).

Regulatory/Gaming Commission

◊ Internal Audit

◊ Compliance

◊ Background & Licensing

◊ Surveillance

For additional information please visit: www.gtbindians.org

Department 12: Education

“Minidoonhs Giizis” (Little Spirit Moon)

Department Manager: Dawn Shenoskey

Telephone: (231) 534-7753

Email: Dawn.Shenoskey@gtb-nsn.gov

Indian Education provide educational opportunities

and guidance to be successful Life Long learners

through parental, staff, and community involvement

by preparing Tribal Members of all ages to be

successful through our support and promotion of the

use or our traditional culture and language.

KITCHI MINOGINING TRIBAL SCHOOL

Tribal School Teacher: Cindi McIlrath

Main Phone Line: (231) 534-7759

A state recognized, non-public school, operating

classrooms in Benzonia, Charlevoix, Traverse City,

and Peshawbestown as well as online courses using

a State-approved curriculum and instruction for high

school students. Staffed by one State of Michigan

Certified Teacher. KMTS credits and diplomas are

accepted by both public schools and State college

and universities.

KMTS OFFERS

PRE-K – 12TH EDUCATION

Indian Education Program Director: Melissa Alberts

Indian Education Assistant: Dana McClellan

Main Phone Lines: (231) 534-7765 OR (231) 534-7356

Fax Line: (231) 534-7773

For students enrolled in school & residing within

Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Grand Traverse, Leelanau,

and Manistee counties. Academic support and

monitoring services are rendered by Student Support

Advisor and a State of Michigan Certified Teacher.

The Education Program hosts and/or collaborates to

provide educational events, activities, and services

throughout the school year; which include:

◊ Summer Education Program (SEP)

◊ Back-to-School Extravaganzas

◊ In-school and After-school support and tutoring

services

◊ College Visits

◊ School Clothing

◊ Extra-curricular support

◊ Drivers Education

◊ Alternative Education Program for high school

students

◊ Senior Expenses

◊ High school completion for adult students

◊ GED preparation for adult students

◊ Tutoring services for high school and College

students

◊ Credit recovery for public high school students

◊ Tutoring services for summer school students,

including SEP, GRASP, etc

◊ Computers with Internet access

◊ Letter and Resume creation, including editing

and proofreading

◊ Community Education

Department 12: Education

“Minidoonhs Giizis” (Little Spirit Moon)

TITLE VI – DOE GRANT

GTB administers the Title VI Formula Grant serving

American Indian/Alaska Native students at four

schools within the 6-county area: Benzie Central,

Elk Rapids, Frankfort-Elberta, and Kingsley. Eligible

Students must be members or a descendant of a

parent or grandparent of a Federally Recognized

Tribe.

Title VI Indian Education is designed to assist in

sharpening the unique educational and culturally

related needs of Indian students so they may achieve

to the same high standards expected of all students.

The Title VI Program hosts and/or collaborates to

provide educational events, activities, and services

throughout the school year; which include:

◊

Summer Education Program (SEP) support

◊ Backpack and school supplies distribution

◊ In-school and after-school tutoring services

◊ In-school and after-school support and

monitoring

◊ Academic and cultural enrichment support

HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM

Email: HigherEducation@gtb-nsn.gov

Scholarships for GTB members attending Michigan

Public College or Universities seeking their postsecondary Degrees; also, for Adult Vocational Training

(AVT) students seeking licensure and certifications

for students attending Michigan based, accredited

training facilities. Scholarships are awarded based

on numbers of credits and/or hours per semester or

program.

HERITAGE LIBRARY

Heritage Librarian: Francis Carew

Main Phone Line: (231) 534-7751

The main branch is located at the Life Long Learning

Building in Peshawbestown with “Little Libraries”

located at each of the GTB Satellite Offices in Benzonia,

Charlevoix, and Traverse City and are open to the

public. Grant funded; the library’s main collection

consists of a unique assortment of Native American

themed books and movies. Regularly scheduled

programs and activities including Community

Education Series. Computers with Internet access.

Youth Services

Youth Coordinator Program Director: Tashena Sams

Main Phone Line: (231) 534-7231

To provide services which will improve academic

opportunities for all GTB youth in school (grades

K-12) living within the six-county service area.

To offer support, guidance, and mentor to assist

students in overcoming problems which can

impede their learning.

The Tribal Youth Enrichment Program (TYEP) is to

give GTB youth 0-17 years of age living within the sixcounty service area, the opportunity to a participate

in activities that will enhance and support selfdevelopment. Funding can be used for a variety

of purposes that may include but are not limited

to cultural, education, sport and summer camp

fees, music and dance lessons, class trips, or other

appropriate need.

0-4 years old = $125,

5-12 years old = $175,

13-17 years old= $200,

18 years old (in school) = $200.

Community Event will be hosted throughout the

year to promote intervention and prevention for GTB

communities and GTB families.

Summer Programs will be held in collaboration with

other programs to hold a summer youth program

between June and August.

Department 12: Education

“Minidoonhs Giizis” (Little Spirit Moon)

BENODJENH CENTER

Benodjenh Center Supervisor: Trista Erickson

Main Phone Line: (231) 534-7650

Mission Statement: “In order for a child to achieve a positive self-concept, it is essential that he/she will be

allowed success in his/her development. Together with parents, staff and community members the resources

and experiences will be provided whereby the child will attain this success.”

Philosophy of Education: We believe that children learn best when their basic needs are met. Children need

a safe, secure, and inviting environment in order to feel comfortable. Quality relationships and interactions

between staff and peers paired with a balance of child initiated and teacher directed activities is how children

will gain the tools necessary for school readiness and ultimately life long success.

The Benodjenh Center is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Childcare is available for

children between the ages of 3-12 years old. The Benodjenh Center Head Start /GSRP and Early Head Start serve

GTB children and families and other eligible families on or near the reservation.