by Katie Halloran | Jul 23, 2024 | Blog
Teaching Others How to “Go From Good to Great Strategically” “Our session didn’t focus on any catastrophic issues; rather, we discussed what Indian Gaming Commissions could do better through their own strategic planning,” said NHBP Gaming Commission Chair and Tribal...
by Katie Halloran | Jul 17, 2024 | Blog, Boarding Schools
Annual Event Sparks Flames to Continue to Remember, Honor and Tell Our StoriesEmotions often run high at the annual Healing, Honoring and Remembering (HHR) event at the Mount Pleasant Indian Industrial Boarding School (MIIBS), held on June 6. This was an “evil place;...
by Katie Halloran | Jun 5, 2024 | Blog
$65,000 Raised for Victims of Domestic Violence and “Stolen Sisters” Documentary With both the sunlight and smiles shining brightly on Friday, May 31, the annual Chief Moguago Golf Against Domestic Violence event once again teed off at Binder Park Golf Course, in...
by Katie Halloran | Apr 24, 2024 | Blog, Food Sovereignty
Each Episode Features an Indigenous Recipe by Chef Jody Gzhadawsot MattenaRevitalizing Neshnabék Culture through its Food Sovereignty program remains a top priority at NHBP. But oftentimes, people struggle to get started by simply preparing and cooking Traditional...
by Katie Halloran | Apr 19, 2024 | Blog
Identifying the Patterns of Bodwéwadmimwen as a Community As NHBP prepares to say bamapi {later in time} to the long, dreary days of winter, the NHBP Culture Department helps Tribal Members and other Neshnabék transition to spring by hosting its annual Nadwézibiniyêk...
by Katie Halloran | Apr 18, 2024 | Blog, Food Sovereignty
Family-friendly Event Once Again Hosted by Culture and Food SovereigntyWith more than 150 in attendance and smiles everywhere, NHBP’s 17th Annual Flapjack Friday celebrated this year’s short, but albeit sweet, Zisbakwtokéwnëget {Maple sugaring season}.Featuring...
by Katie Halloran | Mar 25, 2024 | Announcements, Blog
Tribal Leaders Demonstrate Support of House Bill 5600 Introduced by State Rep. Carrie A. Rheingans (D-Ann Arbor), House Bill 5600 seeks to create an Office of Tribal Legislative Liaison (OTLL) in Michigan. Rep. Carrie Rheingans during the virtual conference with NHBP...
by Katie Halloran | Mar 15, 2024 | Blog
2023 Contributions Are Second-Highest Ever As owners of the FireKeepers Casino Hotel, NHBP announced on March 14 that its 2024 payment to the State of Michigan is more than $20.5 million, marking a notable increase of 1.16% over the previous year. Additionally, the...
by Katie Halloran | Feb 2, 2024 | Blog, Health
Easy Ways to Maintain Dental Health for Your Little One What a messy face a baby has when they are done eating! When you wash your baby’s face, why not clean their teeth before you take them out of the highchair? Here’s how easy it is: For demonstrational purposes...
by Katie Halloran | Jan 31, 2024 | Blog, Health, Sovereignty
Food Sovereignty, Nutrition Programs Pique Interest of Health Professionals Across State By Katie Halloran What has become daily work for NHBP Team Members in Food Sovereignty and Nutrition was seen as groundbreaking and novel to many dietitians, clinicians and health...
