by Turtle Press | May 6, 2021 | Media
The NHBP Health and Human Services Department, the Village of Athens and the Athens Township Fire Department are coming together to offer a free drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic Saturday, May 15, from 9 a.m. to noon. NHBP health officials will be administering...
by Turtle Press | May 5, 2021 | Blog, MMIP
HONORING MISSING AND MURDERED INDIGENOUS WOMEN AND GIRLS The numbers are staggering. Native American women and girls are being stolen and harmed at alarming rates. Murder is the third-leading cause of death among American Indian/Alaska Native women, with the majority...
by Turtle Press | May 1, 2021 | Blog, Nutrition
Summer Solstice Salad 3 ½ cups micro arugula1 cup blackberries2 tbsp pine nuts1 cup corn (cut off the cob or canned)½ bunch asparagus1 tbsp red wine vinegar1 clove garlic (minced)1 ½ tbsp fresh mint (chopped)Black pepper (to taste) Rinse and dry microgreens. Set...
by Turtle Press | Apr 27, 2021 | Blog, Health, Strategic Plan
BUILDING WELLNESS NHBP HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT IMPLEMENTS COVID-19 VACCINATIONS The NHBP Health and Human Services Department has now administered more than 1,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by Moderna and Pfizer. NHBP opted to receive the...
by Turtle Press | Apr 23, 2021 | Media
FUNDS AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT PROJECTS THAT PROMOTE POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH MICHIGAN’S INDIAN TRIBES Stereotypes. Negative narratives. Historical inaccuracy. Invisibility. These are a constant in the lives of Michigan’s Native American population – but The...
by Turtle Press | Apr 16, 2021 | Blog
Love, respect, bravery, truth, honesty, humility and wisdom. As a true leader in the Bodéwadmi (Potawatomi) culture, Tribal Elder Shirley English embodied these values throughout her entire career with NHBP. Her ability to demonstrate the Seven Grandfather Teachings...
by Turtle Press | Apr 6, 2021 | Health
HOW A 45-DAY BREAK FROM BOOZE TRANSFORMED INTO ONE YEAR (AND COUNTING) ALCOHOL-FREE Written by Kristal Heibel | Photos provided by Kristal Heibel It was New Year’s Eve and the countdown to 2021 began. A few of us shouted “5, 4, 3, 2, 1”! before the clock struck...
by Turtle Press | Apr 1, 2021 | Blog, Nutrition
Baked Salmon Bites 2 cans salmon ((6-ounces))½ avocado2 tbsp all-purpose flour1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp onion powder1 tbsp Dijon mustard¼ tsp black pepperNon-stick spray Mix all ingredients together in a mixing bowl. Once combined, form golf ball or smaller size...
by Turtle Press | Apr 1, 2021 | Blog, Health
In honor of Alcohol Awareness Month, NHBP Behavioral Health shines a spotlight on alcohol/drug dependency and recovery and how Tribal Members struggling with substance abuse can begin their recovery with Behavioral Health services at an NHBP Health Facility. The...
by Turtle Press | Mar 17, 2021 | Media
The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi is pleased to welcome Chris Rogers as the newly-appointed Chair of the NHBP Gaming Commission. As a longtime leader in the community, Rogers’ new role comes as no surprise following the retirement of former Chair Shirley...
