MHA Nation South Segment

Champions! Mark your calendars, Easter Distribution from Councilman Spotted Bear's Office will be coming soon!

Champions, Friendly reminder that this weightlifting competition is open for sign up! Sign-up sheet is currently available at the Twin Buttes Wellness Center. Contact SGT Cody Smith @ 701-421-6390 if you've got any questions!

Champions, Another share from our local House Representative! ND 69th Legislative Assembly Update HB 1018 Passes in House On 2-25-25, HB 1018 A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the state historical society; to authorize a Bank of North Dakota line of credit; and to provide an exemption passed in the house, 67-25. Proceeds to Senate. HB 1018 is an appropriation bill, section 1 includes one FTE, 1 tribal liaison and 2 temporary tribal liaisons and Cultural Heritage Grant for Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (reference HB 1603 Representative Brown, primary sponsor, and myself, Representative Finley-DeVille, and other representatives co-sponsored). There is one million historical artifacts that is needed to be recovered. History; MHA Nation has led the reburial movement in the State since the early 1980s, and have been repatriating and reburying our ancestors since then. MHA nation helped initiate NAGPRA. I received word that MHA THPO is working on recovering our historical artifacts and remains of our ancestors in 17 other areas but need to funds to do this. Representative Lisa Finley-DeVille

Champions, Here is a quick share for the Twin Buttes community. On 2-25-25, HB 1581 tribal tourism grant that I am the primary sponsor passed in the House. Representative Brown carried this bill. It has always been important for the ND tribal nations to tell their story. ND tribal tourism contributes to the ND economy. Representative Lisa Finley-DeVille

Champions! Please be advised that there will be no Elder Meals today, Wednesday 2/26. Thank you for your understanding!

Champions, Please be aware of this special change to the C-Store hours for this Wednesday, 2/26. Thank you for your understanding!

Champions! Please remember to submit your graduating Seniors photos via the following methods! We will be glad to celebrate your graduate together! All submissions are due by Friday February 28th, so don't forget!

Champions, Please have a look at this testimony by Lisa Finley-Deville about SCR 4014. Remember to stay informed so we can make the right choices for our communities!

The Food Distribution Program will be in Twin Buttes at the Wellness Center today, February 20, 2025 from 12:00pm until 2:30pm, distributing commodities to existing applicants as well as new applicants. Attached is an application and applying and receiving guidelines. Thank you and stay safe, Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations Phone: 701-627-4292 Email: TATFDPIR@mhanation.com

Champions, please be aware that the phones at the South Shore C-store are currently down. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Champions, The pool at the Wellness Center will continue to be closed a few more days this week for extended maintenance. Thank you for understanding!

Champions, Anyone up for a friendly competition? All South Segment weightlifters (age 16+) are encouraged to join in on this event! Register before March 8th with Justin Fox at the Wellness Center. Can't wait to see what you've got!

Champions, The pool at the Wellness Center will be closed next week for regularly scheduled maintenance. Thank you for understanding!

Champions! In observance of all Chiefs Day next Monday, the Wellness Center will be open for limited hours. Thank you for understanding!

PSA: Rural Water will be flushing pipes today in Twin Buttes. This may cause low or no water pressure. Flushing in West Housing will be between 1pm & 4:30pm. Twin Buttes School area will be between 4:30pm to 7pm. Please call the Rural Water office with questions or concerns. 701-627-8185.

Champions! Just a quick PSA to remind you that there is a service that can help if you or your loved ones have contracted the Corona Virus. We hope for everyone's continued health and safety!

Champions, We are pleased to announce that the Pool area at the Twin Buttes Wellness Center is once again up and running. Thank you for your patience, we can't wait to see you there!

Champions, Tonight is Bingo night!! Come on down to the Wellness Center and join us for some games! Early bird starts at 5:30pm. Don't miss out on all the fun and come support your 2025 Twin Buttes Powwow Committee!

Champions, Please check out this flyer for Theodore Jamerson Elementary's Round Up in Bismark. If you know anyone who might be interested, give this a share!

Champions, We regret to inform you that starting today, January 27th 2025, the pool at the Twin Buttes Wellness Center will be closed until further notice.