NHBP Health and Human Services Director Rosalind (Roz) Johnston has been awarded the Indian Health Services Director’s Award 2020. “I’m very honored to accept this award on behalf of NHBP,” said Johnston. “To me, this isn’t a...
By Environmental Office Manager Angela Chivis and Sr. Environmental Specialist Amy Boetcher Did you know? According to NASA, the past seven years are the warmest in history, and 2016 and 2020 are the warmest years on record. Furthermore, the Michigan Department of...
Roasted Root Vegetables ½ lb carrots ½ lb potatoes1/2 lb yellow onions 1/2 lb parsnips 4 cloves garlicto taste olive oil to taste salt and pepper Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Peel carrots and parsnips. Chop all vegetables into...
NHBP Culture Department Moves Into New Space to Better Serve Tribal MembersTucked behind a thick wall of elm, maple and softwood trees, perfectly secluded and peaceful, the NHBP Culture Department works to maintain the steady heartbeat of culture and history within...
“What would have happened if she were Native?”
As a longtime advocate for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, NHBP Tribal Council Secretary Nancy Smit couldn’t help but reflect on the frenzied media attention and persistent search efforts in the tragic Gabby Petito case comparative to the thousands of unsolved MMIW cases across the United States.
The Native American Heritage Fund Distributes 2021 GrantsThe Native American Heritage Fund Board awarded over $480,000 in grants during the virtual 2021 NAHF Check Distribution Friday, July 16. The NHBP Seven Grandfather Teachings continue to guide NHBP and NAHF...
October 10 marked the annual World Mental Health Day. As many of us have seen throughout the past 18 months of COVID calamity, a healthy mind is key to navigating challenges and unforeseen circumstances.
Before the ribbon-cutting Monday, Aug. 16, before the spectacular tightrope walk, before celebratory drinks, FireKeepers Casino Hotel CEO Kathy George addressed the audience to say Migwéch {thank you}. "On behalf of the 1,800 FireKeepers Casino Hotel team members, we...