Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi

09/15/2026

Why We Walk 💜

Our Elders carry generations of stories, teachings and traditions. Supporting dementia awareness and prevention helps us care for those who have cared for us and helps protect the knowledge they carry.

This September, NHBP Tribal Members and staff will join the Miles For Memories Community Stroll to raise awareness, support local dementia programming and promote healthy movement.

📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 10 a.m.
📍 Festival Market Square, Downtown Battle Creek

Every step helps build awareness and support for those living with dementia and the people who care for them. 💜

Pictured: NHBP’s 2025 Miles for Memories Team - NHBP Tribal Member Lisa Walker and Social Services Director Meg Fairchild.

09/15/2026

With a heavy heart, we share the passing of Wanda Lee Norman. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and our entire community.

Please click the link below to view her obituary, which includes details for her upcoming funeral services and information on how you can contribute to her memorial fund, support the family during this time.

https://www.lighthousefuneral.com/obituaries/Wanda-Lee-Norman?obId=49590740&utm_source=copy+url&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=obituary-share&utm_content=copy+url

09/15/2026

📢 Event Cancellations

Please note the following event cancellations this week:
• Sept. 16: Lunch & Learn at the Pine Creek Community Center
• Sept. 18: Healthy Start Playgroup with the Environmental Department
• Sept. 18: Elder Outing at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
This outing will be rescheduled for a later date.

Migwéch for your understanding!

09/15/2026

🚭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤! After quitting commercial to***co, you can expect these healthy changes (and more!):

🔺After 20 minutes- Heart rate begins returning to normal.
🔺After 24 hours - Carbon monoxide leaves your body.
🔺After a few days - Taste and smell begin to improve.
🔺After a few weeks - Breathing becomes easier.
🔺After one year - Your risk of heart disease is nearly cut in half.

Every to***co-free day matters! ***co

09/14/2026

NHBP Elder Outing 🎨

Join us for a fun day out at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts (KIA)! 🖼️

📅 Friday, September 18
📍 Kalamazoo Institute of Arts (314 S. Park St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007)
🕚 Meet at KIA at 11 a.m.

After exploring the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, we’ll head to The Hub Tavern & Grill for lunch at 1 p.m.

🚌 Transportation is available!

To RSVP or for more information, contact Elders Specialist Leo Pontiac at 616.514.3664 or [email protected].

09/14/2026

🎉 2026 Native American Heritage Fund (NAHF) Check Distribution Ceremony

Join us as the NAHF celebrates its 2026 grant recipients with a check distribution ceremony!

📅 Tuesday, September 29
📍 Mbish Ballroom A at FireKeepers Casino Hotel
⏰ Immediately following the 11 a.m. NAHF Board Meeting

The ceremony is open to the public. Come help celebrate the organizations receiving funding to support Indigenous history, culture, education and community initiatives across Michigan.

We hope to see you there!

09/14/2026

🦆💙 Come Flock to Duck Diabetes! 💙🦆

Get ready to make a splash at Duck Diabetes, and NHBP will be there! Stop by our booth to meet our team, learn about health resources, and connect with us as we come together to support our community.

📅 Saturday, Sept. 19
⏰ 12 – 4 p.m.
📍 Downtown Battle Creek — Michigan Ave & Carlyle St.

Duck Diabetes is bringing together individuals living with diabetes, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and community members for an afternoon of education, resources, connection, games, food, music, and, of course, plenty of ducks! 🐥

With the prevalence of diabetes in Calhoun County exceeding the state average and continuing to grow, the need to support this community is nothing to quack about! 💙

🦆 Come see us at the NHBP booth. We’d love to see you there!

09/14/2026

Join us virtually every Monday at 5:30 p.m. EST for an hour of learning the basics of Bodwéwadmimwen {Potawatomi Language}!

We will raffle off prizes to those who attend at least half of the class. 🎁

Open to NHBP Tribal Members and their household members, NHBP direct descendants, NHBP employees, and members of other federally recognized Tribes.

09/13/2026

🚭𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰?

❌ 𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡: To***co helps reduce stress.
✅ 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭: Ni****ne may make you feel temporary relief, but studies show commercial to***co users often have higher overall stress levels than people who don't use to***co. Quitting commercial to***co has been linked to lower stress, anxiety, and depression over time.

There are healthier ways to manage stress and we're here to help you find them! ***co

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Va**ng ni****ne can increase anxiety symptoms and stress levels. However, many to***co users falsely believe to***co products can relieve stress or anxiety.

09/13/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Sunrise Ceremony scheduled for today, Sunday, September 13, has been canceled.

The Bear Grease Workshop and Men’s Sweat will still take place as scheduled today.

For more information, please contact the Traditional Helper, Andre Mandoka, at 269-832-7332.

We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Send a message to learn more