July 16, 2024

Apaehtaw-Nēpen-Kēsoq

(Half Summer Moon)

Community Announcements

Here are the latest opportunities to connect with the community.

These announcements are designed to keep you up-to-date on important news, events, and opportunities within our community.

If you have any questions or concerns about the information contained in these announcements, please reach out to the appropriate contact listed on the flyers.

Additionally, if you have a community event or opportunity that you would like to promote, please submit it via email to mitwcommunications@mitw.org

and we will distribute it on all our platforms to maximize visibility.

All requests submitted by 1pm each day will be included in that days announcements. Requests received after that time will be considered by importance or will be sent the following day.

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Respiratory Viruses in Community Menominee Tribal Clinic PSA

July 12, 2024

We are almost half way through summer and we hope everyone is having a fun and safe time during these warmer months. Even though it is summer, we can still see illness occurring throughout a community. At this time, there has been a noted increase of respiratory related illnesses, one of them being COVID.

To keep ourselves and loved ones safe, there are some things we can do to minimize and prevent further spread to others.

These are steps you can take to protect yourself and others:

Stay up to date with immunizations
Practice good hygiene (practices that improve cleanliness of self and home)
Take steps for cleaner air (open windows, move activities outdoors)
When you may have a respiratory virus:
Use precautions to prevent spread (mask, stay home)
Seek health care promptly for testing and/or treatment if you have risk factors for severe illness; treatment may help lower your risk of severe illness

You can go back to your normal activities when, for at least 24 hours, both are true:

Your symptoms are getting better overall, and
You have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication).
When you go back to your normal activities, take added precaution over the next 5 days (masking, social distancing)

*REMINDER*: When coming into the clinic, if you or someone within your household is sick, we ask that you apply a mask when entering the building. This ensures anyone who may be at risk for severe infections is not potentially exposed, and will also protect staff from illness so that we may continue to provide care to all.

The clinic still has free home COVID tests available at the front doors.

Attention Menominee Early Childhood Head Start Parents: Turtle Island Tales Packets now available

The July Turtle Tales packets are now available for pickup for all Menominee Early Childhood Head Start parents and guardians listed below. Packets can be picked up at the Community Technology Center in Keshena at your earliest convenience.

Thank you for your continued support and participation in our program.

Alvarado, Kateri
Arlequin, Juanita
Awonohopay, Libby
Boivin, Karlena
Boyd, Mitchell
Boyd, Shane
Caldwell, Deidre
Caldwell, Lisa
Cardish, Andrew
Chupco, Lucinda
Cleveland, Kayla
Cloud, JoAnne
Corn, Alexandria
Corn, Kelsey
Corn, Kristy
Corn, Leslie
Crow, Michelle
Crowe, Samantha
Diamond, Kayla
Dickenson, Trista
Dodge, Colleen
Doss, Carmen
Escalante, Marissa
Fish, Carol
Gauthier, Bernadette
Grignon, Khyla
Grignon, Shasheen
Hawpetoss, Alicia
Heczko, Kayeloni
Helms, Kaylee
Herrera, Elizabeth
House, Elizabeth
Huntington, Eden
Iron Shell, Brittany
Isham, Keleigh
James, Carol
James, Ruth
Kakkak, Luis
Katchenago, Elisa
Komanekin, Elmira
LaChapelle, April
Laird, Sadie
LaTender, Chelsey
LaTender, Kristin
Latender, Myrna
LaTender, Tanya
Lepscier, Ariana
Lopez, Laura
Lyons, Lisa
Lyons, Mark
Lyons, Nicole
Madosh, Lashay
Madosh, Trevor
Marksman, Shandalena

Matchopatow, TreyAnne
Maulson, Savanna
Merino, Kalynn
Mermuys, Leslie
Micik, Daniel
Miesbauer, Rebecca
Miller, Emily
Miller, Kayla
Miller, Sarah
Moses, Adriana
Munoz, Emily
Munoz, Erin
Munson, Amanda
Murphy, Tricia
Newton, Angela
Nickey, Tiana
Notinokey, Jordan
Olson, Charlene
Otradovec, Dawn
Pamaska, Monica
Pamonicutt, Josephine
Penass, Shawna
Peters, Bernadette
Peters, Jordan
Peters, Justine
Peters, Lauren
Peters, Marisha
Peters, Patricia
Peters, Rachel
Peters, Rosalyn
Peters, Talenna
Peterson, Alexia
Petrakis, Christina
Pyawasay, Catherine
Pyawasay, Justine
Pyawasit, Fern
Pyne, Rachel
Raether, Kaylyn
Reiter, Mariah
Reiter, Tayah
Salgado, Maniyanne
Sanapaw, Marcella
Sanapaw, Michael
Schlichting, Malissa
Shawano, Sandrea
Shawanokasic, Sheila
Smith, Megan
Smith, Whitney
South, Alyssa
Summers, Jerilynn

Summers, Shawn
Summers, Wanda
Tourtillott, Georgia
Tourtillott, Lona
Tucker, Clarisse
Turney, Rachel
Waubanascum, William
Waukau, Monae
Waupekenay, Candace
Waupekenay, Catherine
Waupekenay, Delta
Waupoose, Chanice
Waupoose, ChristaLee
Waupoose, Mercedes
Waupoose, Miriam
Wayka, Arleen
Wayka, Kaycee
Wayka, Lenore
Webster, Witapanokwe
Wescott, Melissa
White, Jennie
White, Nicole
Wilber, Della
Wilber, Desirae
Wilber, Destinee
Wilber, Kelsie
Wilber, Lindsay
Wilber, Marie
Wilber, Stephanie
Young Langarica, Noah
Zickuhr, Elizabeth

New Tribal Lifeline Options Available at Cellcom

Cellcom is committed to keeping customers connected and is rolling out new Lifeline options for to support qualified customers living on Tribal lands. Lifeline is a federally subsidized program that lowers the cost of phone or internet service for customers in need. Cellcom is a participating provider and offers the benefit paired with a low-cost plan option.

The new Tribal Lifeline Unlimited plans include unlimited data for a lower cost than previous Tribal Lifeline offerings. The postpaid plan, which includes a free phone on 36-month service agreement and requires a credit check, is $5/month plus tax for 5GB of high-speed data.

The prepaid plan, which does not require a contract or credit check, provides 5GB of high-speed data for $10/month, which includes taxes and fees. Additional plan options are available, and all plans include unlimited data talk and text.

To qualify for Lifeline, you must participate in a federal assistance program or meet income guidelines. Tribal Lifeline is available for those who qualify for Lifeline and live on tribal lands. Full details on the eligibility requirements and available plans are available at cellcom.com/lifeline or by visiting a local Cellcom store.

Menominee Economic Assessment Survey

We are excited to announce an opportunity for all members of the Tribe to have a say in shaping the future of our economic development efforts.

As we conduct a comprehensive Tribal-wide economic assessment, we are launching a planning survey to gather valuable input from our community. Your participation is crucial in guiding the direction of our economic initiatives. To share your thoughts and ideas, please visit the survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LSJBWYV or scan the QR code.

Additionally, representatives will be available on specified dates/locations below to provide more information about the assessment and distribute paper copies of the survey. Your voice matters, and we encourage you to take part in this important endeavor for the benefit of our Tribe.

General Welfare Assistance Payments

Returned Check listing as of July 8, 2024

If your name is on this list your check has been returned. The following options are available to receive your check:

Pick-Up:

Returned checks can be picked up the in the Member Services Department, located on the first floor of the Gordon Dickie Building in Keshena. Please have a photo ID available. If you do not have an ID, you may purchase a C.I.B. at the Member Services Department for $3.00.

No one is allowed to pick up other individuals check.

Mailed:

If you would like your check mailed to you, please contact Member Services at (715) 799-5121 for options on updating your information. If you opt to have the check mailed, please understand MITW has no control of the internal workflow of the United States Postal Service. Please allow up to ten (10) business days for delivery before calling back.

Thank you for your patience!

BARNES, BRANDON
HERNANDEZ, TONY
LAROCK, PATRICK
LONG, SHERRY
MCDANIELS, LEANN

PENA, FOREST
RUNNING II, RICHARD
TUCKER, CASSANDRA
WAUPOOSE, JAMES

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) trainers are individuals who are equipped to help support children, ages 0-17, who have experienced traumatic events such as violence, abuse or neglect, growing up in a household with substance abuse issues, mental health problems, instability due to parental separation, etc.

A workgroup was established to help bring ACE Master Training to our community. The two-day training gave our community 15 new trainers, 12 of whom are employed by the Tribe and the County.

Thank you to the workgroup for making these opportunities available and thank you to those who are officially certified. Your work will help bring more services to our Tribe!

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MITW Strategic Plan: Menominee Tribe Economic Assessment

As part of the 2023 Menominee Tribe Strategic Plan, performing an economic assessment was incorporated to see where things sat currently and how the Reservation could grow to better serve the people of today and in the future. On this episode, you will get to hear from those working on the economic assessment to understand its importance and impact it will have on the community.

Guests: Sharon Waukau (Economic Recovery Coordinator), Diane House (Economic Development Director), Brenda Tomow (Planner), Eric (aLocal)

Menominee Tribal Clinic App

The Pharmacy now has an app called RxLocal that you can use to order refills online, communicate with pharmacy staff, and learn more about your medications.

To call in a prescription, call 715-994-7005

Local Services Directory

We are excited to announce that we are creating a local services directory for our community that will be available on the MITW app!

If you provide any kind of service to our local area , whether it's pouring concrete, cutting trees to cooking for funerals, making ribbon shirts/regalia, doing beadwork, snowplowing, or whatever it may be, we want you to be part of it.

If you are located in Menominee, Langlade, Oconto or Shawano county or are a Menominee Tribal Member outside of those counties and would like to have your information included. Please send the following information as applicable to kisham@mitw.org:

Name of Business
Business Owner
Address
Phone Number
Email

Website/Social Media
Logo/Photos of Work
Type of Business
List of Services
Business Hours

Don't miss out on this opportunity to reach more potential customers in our community. Join our local services directory today!

Tribal Members

Keep your information updated

The Menominee License & Member Services Department needs to be kept updated with any changes in address and/or name of all tribal members. We would also like to remind everyone that deaths should also be filed with the department.

Please note changes can not be made over the phone and certain verification may be required.

This is important to ensure that accurate records are kept.

Three easy ways to update information:

Online: Member Services page on www.menominee-nsn.gov
Mail: MITW-License & Member Services

P.O. Box 910

Keshena WI. 54135

In Person: located in Gordon Dickie Building

W2907 Tribal Office Loop Road-1st floor

Keshena, WI

Parents/guardians include your children on your update.

If you have any questions, please contact the Menominee License & Member Services Department at (715) 799-5121.

Click here to download address change form

Income Eligibility Form

Tribal Elder Food Box Newsletter- Week 5

715-994-1112

Delivery Service Guidelines

Vendor Application

Menominee Language Words of the Month

A collaboration between MITW Communications and MenominiyoU

Apaehtaw-Nēpen-Kēsoq (Half Summer Moon)

July

Talk About It-Drug Addiction Intervention Team Podcast

In a series of podcasts, we’ll focus on education, highlight resources that are available, talk about initiatives underway to deal with this public health threat and smash stereotypes we all have about addiction.

The Talk About It podcast is an initiative of the Menominee Indian Drug Addiction and Intervention Team

Episode 15: Appointment No Shows

Substance abuse and addiction can have far-reaching impacts – including the number of appointment no-shows at medical clinics. Today’s episode will discuss why being present is important

Guest: Davey Boyd, Menominee Tribal Clinic

Click here to listen to Episode 15.

Click here to find all the episodes.

You can also find the podcast on Spotify or Apple podcast.

Your story deserves to be told.

The Drug Addiction Intervention Team invites community members to be a part of the podcast series. Sharing your stories and insights can help others see that recovery is possible.

To learn more about the podcast or inquire about being on an upcoming episode, please contact the DAIT Coordinator at lenpamonicutt@mitw.org

One of the great things about our Menominee Community is that there are a variety of resources to help individuals and families struggling with addiction or substance abuse.

You’ll never receive judgement - only compassion and understanding. Help is here.