1. Motherhood is Sacred 

Mondays | June 7 – Aug. 30 | No class July 5

This 12-week program celebrates Native American mothers through a curriculum developed by the Native American Fatherhood and Families Association. Open to mothers and grandmothers of NHBP Tribal Members, descendants of Tribal Members and Members of other federally recognized tribes, Motherhood is Sacred ® was created to help mothers and grandmothers understand the importance of their role as caretakers through the lens of Native American values. The next virtual session is June 28, 3 – 5 p.m. For Zoom information and to register, please contact Prevention Specialist Heather Kozar at 269.261.5961 or heather.kozar@nhbp-nsn.gov .

2. Kwe 2 Kwe {Woman to Woman}  

July 6

Woman to Woman is a safe, empowering and supportive group for all women. We will share experiences, recipes, skills, childcare ideas, and most importantly, provide each other with emotional strength and connections for a better life! This virtual support group will meet from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. once a month through December. 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 . 

3. The Dance of Trauma: Finding Our REZilience  

July 12-14

Led by Hunter Genia, this interactive three-part series will take a refreshing, honest and sometimes humorous look at the impact of trauma and REZilience in ourselves, families and communities. The workshop will run from 5 – 7 p.m. via Zoom. Click here to register. For more information, please contact Cultural Specialist Michael Medawis at 269.704.4174 or michael.medawis@nhbp-nsn.gov .

4. Michigan Indian Family Olympics

July 12-16

The 33rd annual Michigan Indian Family Olympics will be an online Tribe vs. Tribe competition this year. Each Tribe will compete in their own community. Times and locations will be designated to participate in events. Click here to register – registration closes July 7, at 5 p.m. For more information, please contact Membership Services Executive Administrative Assistant Grace Chivis at 269.704.8419 or grace.chivis@nhbp-nsn.gov .

5. Elders Committee Cookout  

July 15

Join us at 11 a.m. for food and cold beverages in the great outdoors! Elders are welcome to bring one guest, but must RSVP to this event as space is extremely limited. To RSVP, please contact Membership Services Executive Administrative Assistant Grace Chivis at 269.704.8419 or grace.chivis@nhbp-nsn.gov . The cookout will be held at Kirk Park, located at 9791 Lake Shore Drive, West Olive, MI 49460.

6. Cooking Classes 

July 8 – Pine Creek | July 23 – Grand Rapids

Tie up your aprons, Tribal Members. NHBP will help you create some delectable dinners with our summer cooking series Dishes for Diabetes. This course will teach you cooking skills to help manage and prevent Type 2 diabetes in a hands-on environment. Classes occur in-person at both the Pine Creek and Grand Rapids community centers from noon – 2 p.m. through August.

July 30 – Virtual

Please join us for a virtual cooking class from noon – 2 p.m., to brush up on your culinary skills while staying in the comfort of your own home! This virtual cooking class is open to NHBP Tribal Members, employees and health clinic patients, but will be limited to 10 participants – so be sure to register before July 23.

For more information or to register for any cooking classes, please contact NHBP Registered Dietitian Erin Stark at 269.312.4337 or erin.stark@nhbp-nsn.gov .

NHBP Treaty-Based Natural Resource Use Survey 

NHBP Tribal Members are invited to take the NHBP Treaty-Based Natural Resource Use survey! To help gather information about Tribal Members’ current exercise of treaty hunting, trapping, fishing and gathering rights, we are seeking input from NHBP Tribal Members about how you use the resources of the land or water. Your participation is very helpful to our efforts to understand, utilize, and conserve resources and to reaffirm our treaty rights.

The survey will run from now – July 23.

Because we value your time, you will receive $25 in the form of gift card or direct payment after you fully complete and submit the survey before the deadline date.

Access for All Apprenticeship Readiness Training

Looking to make a career change? College not your style? Tradespeople are in high demand and NHBP is here to help connect you to resources and avenues you need to get started in a field that’s right for you. Click here to register for the 9-week virtual training. Information sessions will be held at The Reservation June 16, 23 and 30 at 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., and at our Grand Rapids location June 17 and 24 at 5:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Indian Preference Coordinator Mariesha Keith at 269.233.0837 or mariesha.keith@nhbp-nsn.gov or Access for All Workforce Development Institute Lead Instructor David Gregory at 269.209.1747 or david@strategicalignedsolutions.com . 

2021 – 2022 Head Start Program

School may be out, but it’s never too early to think about next year! We are currently recruiting preschoolers ages 3 to 5 for fall enrollment in both the free Pine Creek Reservation Head Start and the Huron Potawatomi Head Start programs. Space is limited, so contact Pine Creek Reservation Head Start Family Service Coordinator Robert Filmore at 269.729.4209 or Huron Potawatomi Head Start Center Director Lori Riley at 616.356.2197.  

NHBP Healthcare Program Coverage Level – Satisfaction Survey

In a 2020 survey regarding the NHBP Healthcare program, about half of those surveyed did not feel that the allowable benefit max met Tribal Member needs. To help us determine what additional benefit levels are needed, we are seeking further information from NHBP Tribal Membership. Please help us accurately determine the benefit level need by responding to this question at this link:

NHBP Healthcare Survey

“Custer Falls Again” Rally

A “Custer Falls Again” rally is scheduled for Friday, June 25, at the Custer Monument, located at Elm Avenue and North Monroe Street in Monroe, Michigan. The rally starts at 4:30 p.m. For more information, please visit Good Trouble Monroe or Anishinaabek Caucus of the Michigan Democratic Party .