by Turtle Press | Jun 22, 2022 | Blog
NHBP Housing Department Breaks Ground on Next Phase of Housing Development Each new stage of growth for NHBP signifies the Tribe moving forward in a special way. The groundbreaking of Phase VIII, the Widokwtadwen Development on May 25, was especially tender and deeply...
by Turtle Press | Jun 16, 2022 | Blog
NHBP Tribal Member Jessi Goldner was named as one of 40 under 40 award recipients by The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development for her continuous leadership and her role as Director of Compliance for Waséyabek Development Company, LLC. The...
by Turtle Press | Jun 16, 2022 | Blog
“Helping the Alaskan Natives understand that their traditional foods are the healthiest and best for them is such a high calling for me,” said NHBP Tribal Member Jessilyn Dunegan, MS, RD, CSP, LD, CNSC. “Their traditional ways with food help move...
by Turtle Press | Jun 1, 2022 | Blog, Nutrition
Pesto Quinoa Salad 1 cup uncooked quinoa1 large cucumber, diced1 red bell pepper, diced1 cup grape tomatoes, halved1/2 cup shredded carrots1/4 cup jarred pesto 1/4 cup shaved parmesan Cook quinoa according to package directions.Dice all vegetables. Once quinoa has...
by Turtle Press | May 25, 2022 | MMIP
One year ago today, Mak’yo George-Dye crossed over while under the care of the penitentiary system. The cause of his abrupt death remains unknown. This is his story. Back to the MMIP...
by Turtle Press | May 23, 2022 | Blog, MMIP
On Thursday, May 5, clad in red and black, a crowd of hundreds of Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi, Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians and Pokagon Band of Potawatomi marched alongside Indigenous and non-Native allies. They gathered to share...
by Turtle Press | May 23, 2022 | Blog
Spotlight on NHBP Certified Professional Counselors Unfortunately, the stigma of using the services of Certified Professional Counselors still exists. This can create an unnecessary barrier to people seeking help, which NHBP aims to reduce by providing timely, expert...
by Turtle Press | May 18, 2022 | Blog
For 15 years, the annual Flapjack Friday event at NHBP has marked the end of a successful sugar bush season and has proclaimed a time for Feasting, fellowship and a little fun for the Community. After pausing due to the pandemic, Flapjack Friday resumed in-person at...
by Turtle Press | May 18, 2022 | Blog
Generosity Poured out of the NHBP Community to Help Employee’s Family Members “My heartstrings were being pulled; I just knew we had to do something to help them, and how can we share our culture?” said NHBP Tribal Council Vice Chairperson Dorie Rios. As gatherings...
by Turtle Press | May 10, 2022 | Blog, Education
Each fall in elementary classrooms throughout the U.S., young children learn about the plight of the pilgrims fresh off the Mayflower and how they came to settle in “the new world” with the endearing help of the Native inhabitants. In Thanksgiving pageants, little...
