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MHA Covid-19 Task Force Services and MHA Wake-Funeral Protocols

On behalf of the MHA Covid-19 Task Force, due to the sharp increases in covid positive households on Ft. Berthold, and in enrolled households off the reservation, we would like to send out a notice to everyone who does not yet know that MHA Nation has established emergency aid services for those affected (Isolation and/or Quarantine). I'd like to provide a brief message on those services, which has been in place and activated since March 2020. 

These services are free to the public, optional, and implemented for the length of the pandemic. We have committed members who volunteer their time to provide the following services to those in need.

  1. Public Awareness

  2. Community Monitoring

  3. Isolation Center

  4. Distribution Aid Center

  5. Mass Testing

We provide timely updates and other relevant information to the community through social media, our members, KMHA, local newspapers, and our Segment Coordinator Group. Please see the MHA Covid-19 Task Force Facebook Page for more detailed information.

Please feel free to share this information out and if you are in need of assistance yourself, or know of someone who does, please encourage them to call 701-627-7300,  7 days a week 8am-8pm. to request assistance.

Since we are seeing a surge in emergency aid assistance requests along with the rise in cases, if you call and we do not immediately answer, please allow us 15 minutes to finish assisting the other household on the line and we will return your phone call. You are also able to leave a voicemail if you wish to do so and a time we can reach you if you have any other questions regarding other Task Force Services. 

If you have any questions, need clarifications on your testing health status, signs and symptoms of Covid-19, Isolation and Quarantine processes, testing schedules, please call

  • Elbowoods Memorial Health Center: 701-627-7641

  • Marilyn Yellow Bird, Director of Public Health: 701-627-7715

Here is the Wake-Funeral Protocols for reference as well. These protocols were created early into the tribes pandemic response efforts by our Elders. 

If you are interested in volunteering your time, skillsets to help our incident response, please contact me by cell or email.  We will continue to provide these services to those households in need, it is our goal to lighten their burdens as best we can, and will do so to the best of our capabilities.  Thank you for your continued support.

Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College to offer new Associate of Science in Sustainable Energy Technologies 

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NEWS RELEASE

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 30, 2020
CONTACT:   Stephanie Packineau, Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness – spackineau@nhsc.edu  701-627-8021

Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College to offer new Associate of Science in Sustainable Energy Technologies 

New Town, ND -- Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College (NHSC) has recently received approval from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to offer a brand new Associate in Science program. An Associate of Science in Sustainable Energy Technologies will be its newest addition to their offerings in Associates degrees.  The College offers 13 Associates degrees, 3 Bachelor’s degrees and 3 Certificate programs.

The College plans to offer the new program starting in Spring 2021, while providing students the education needed to become solar installers, technicians and operators of both Solar and Wind technologies.  The long journey towards offering this new program was initiated back in 2014 with a grant that was managed by Tom Abe, which allowed the school to start offering Sustainable Energy classes as electives for the Environmental Sciences degree program.  The initial grant provided the building blocks for a subsequent grant that Dr. Kerry Hartman received in 2016 for a Targeted STEM Infusion Project, which was to lay the groundwork for the addition of an Associate of Science in Sustainable Energy Technologies.

President Baker stated, “We are so pleased to be able to carry on the legacy left to us by our long time instructor Tom Abe, and honor his wish to bring these types of learning opportunities to our Tribal Nation. I’m very excited to see us continue to build this program for the future of not just the MHA Nation, but our state and country as well.”

The approval of the new program will help NHSC and the Mandan, Arikara and Hidatsa tribes since NHSC is the only tribal college to offer the Sustainable Energy Technologies program.  NHSC’s new program will incorporate culturally relevant sustainable energy concepts and utilize constructivist methods that will focus on the needs of the MHA Nation

Located in New Town, ND, NHSC enhances quality of life and builds a strong and positive identity for the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nations that make up Three Affiliated Tribes. NHSC offers in-demand Certificate programs and Associate degrees as well as three Bachelor’s degrees. NHSC is the only TCU that offers an Equine Studies and Sustainable Energy Technologies programs.  NHSC also offers a world-renowned Native American Studies program that covers three Native languages.

NHSC students gain specialized training, get a jumpstart on their college careers or obtain Bachelor’s degrees. The college offers high-quality cultural, academic and vocational education and provides encouragement and support to facilitate successful college careers. 

The mission of Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College is to provide quality cultural, academic, vocational education and services for the Mandan Hidatsa and Arikara Nation.

PEOPLE’S FUND DISBURSEMENT – SEPTEMBER 2020 – RESOLUTION NO. 20-173-FWF

PEOPLE’S FUND DISBURSEMENT – SEPTEMBER 2020 – RESOLUTION NO. 20-173-FWF

The MHA Nation Tribal Business Council has approved Resolution No. 20-173-FWF which authorizes a one-time $1,000 disbursement for all enrolled members regardless of age.  This disbursement, per the Resolution, will be mailed out no later than September 15, 2020, to all members 14 years old and above.  

Any delinquent monies owed to the Three Affiliated Tribes Division of Child Support Enforcement shall be deducted from this distribution at the rate of $750.00. Any delinquent monies owed to Travel, Small Loans, Home Mortgage, Business (Independence) Loans and Tribal Court shall be deducted at a rate of $750.00 (see below for contact info).

Enrolled members under the age of 14 as of January 1, 2021, will be required to have their legal guardian fill out the SEPTEMBER 2020 – RESOLUTION NO. 20-173-FWF Minor Disbursement Form and return to Finance.  Forms will be available at People’s Fund Department @ the MHA Complex, segment offices, and the MHA Nation website.  Please allow up to four weeks to process once Finance receives your form.

Enrolled members under the age of 14 as of January 1, 2021 that DO NOT have a completed SEPTEMBER 2020 – RESOLUTION NO. 20-173-FWF Minor Disbursement Form returned to Tribal Finance by January 1, 2021 will have the disbursement held in Trust until the age 18.

Enrolled members under the age of 14 as of January 1, 2021, in the custody of the Three Affiliated Tribes and ICWA shall have their disbursement held in Trust until the age of 18.

IF YOU RECEIVED LESS THAN $1,000 IT IS BECAUSE YOUR NAME WAS ON A
DELINQUENT LIST SUBMITTED BY ONE OR ALL OF THESE ENTITIES:

Three Affiliated Tribes Department of Child Support Enforcement
Contact: Ashley Meade (701) 627-2860

Three Affiliated Tribes Finance Travel DepartmentContact: Susan Three Irons (701) 627-4781

Small Loans Department
Contact: Mary Ellen Sun (701) 627-4781

Home Mortgage Department
Contact: Mariam Fixico (701) 627-2560

Business/Independence Loan Department
Contact: Symbria Bell (701) 627-2541

Fort Berthold District Court
Contact: Veronica Freeman (701) 627-4803

PUBLIC HEALTH NOTICE

PUBLIC HEALTH NOTICE


Issued June 26, 2020 

The MHA COVID-19 Task Force, Elbowoods Memorial Health Center, Chair-man Fox and Tribal Business Council officially inform the public: 

There has been a new case of infection with the COVID-19 virus. There is a potential for community spread since the individual attended a large local public event the weekend of June 20, 2020 and dined at a local restaurant. Contact tracing is underway and those directly exposed to the individual will be notified and tested. Again, indirect exposure is considered a strong possibility. 

The MHA COVID-19 Task Force has been working closely with Chairman Fox and the Tribal Business Council as well as with state and other health partners, to re-spond to this case/possible community spread. Response to any case of the virus is immediate and comprehensive. 

For more information about COVID-19 please go to the MHA COVID-19 Task Force Facebook page as well as the MHA Nation’s tribal website. If you have concerns of possibly having the virus call Elbowoods Clinic at 701-627-7641. 

• Researchers say anywhere from 25 percent to 80 percent of people with COVID-19 are unaware they have the virus. Often patients show no symp-toms for the first few days; and still others with the virus will carry it and never show any symptoms. This allows the COVID-19 virus to spread rapidly throughout a community. 

• Experts say these carriers without symptoms make it even more important for people to wear face masks in public. The CDC says up to 85% of cases can be prevented if everyone wears a mask in public. 

 
 

TAT HEAD START PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Public Service Announcement

The Three Affiliated Tribes Head Start Program would like to announce their 2020-2021 Round-Up Events for Returning and New Students.  This event is open to children between the ages of 2 ½ to 4 years of age and those that are eligible to receive services at Indian Health Service.  If you are not eligible to receive services with IHS and you need help with scheduling or other questions please feel free to contact Nichole Thomas @ 701-421-6504.

Guardians need to bring proof of birth, income verification, and immunization records (only in the event that any immunizations were given out of the state of North Dakota), custody papers if applicable, medical insurance numbers, Tribal ID if applicable and any records that indicate Special Services.  If your child is a returning student you DO NOT need proof of birth or immunization records but you WILL need all other documents.  You may choose to email your documents to our Records Manager at wajones@mhanation.com.  If your student is not already registered with EMHC, you will need to complete their packet also.  You can obtain the packet ahead of time by email at Randella.Schwuchow@ihs.gov or by calling 701-627-4750.

The Round Up will include the following services:  Physicals, Immunizations, screenings for dental, and diabetes as well as services and information from other programs that involve children.  

*Due to COVID-19 precautions we have to limit the amount of people at the event to protect the EMHC Staff, the Head Start Staff, and also your family.  Please note that ONE custodial parent/guardian and the child must be present for medical liability reasons.  


*We also require guardian and child to wear masks.  If you do not have a mask for you or your student we will have one for you but we do have a limited supply.  

*We will have instructions for wait times when you arrive at the event but we are asking that the application be totally complete, unless you have a question in a certain area of the application.   TAT Head Start 2020-2021 applications can be obtained via email (wajones@mhanation.com), (kaylakoenig@mhanation.com) or on the MHA website (under the Head Start tab) or by pick up at the sites listed below:

  • New Town:  New Town Head Start Building

  • Parshall:  Parshall Field Clinic & The Red Hall

  • White Shield:  White Shield Field Clinic & Ralph Wells Memorial Complex

  • Mandaree:  Mandaree Field Clinic & Crestwood Head Start Center

  • Twin Buttes:  Twin Buttes Field Clinic

*If at all possible we are asking that parent’s email (wajones@mhanation.com) or drop off completed applications ahead of time, during working hours (to protect your information), at the TAT Head Start Building @ New Town.

The event will be scheduled from 9 am to 3 pm for all communities.  Families are encouraged to attend whichever location and date that suits them best and are not limited to their home segment.  The scheduled days are as follows for those students that are eligible for Indian Health Services:  

  • Thursday June 25th:  New Town at the Elbowoods Memorial Health Clinic.  Recertification for returning students only in the morning and all students in the afternoon. 

  • Thursday July 9th:  Twin Buttes at the Twin Buttes Field Clinic

  • Friday July 10th:  White Shield at the White Shield Field Clinic

  • Tuesday July 14th:  New Town at the Elbowoods Memorial Health Clinic

  • Friday July 17th:  Parshall at Parshall Field Clinic

  • Tuesday July 21st:  Mandaree at the Mandaree Head Start Crestwood Building  

  • Thursday July 23rd:  New Town at the Elbowoods Memorial Health Clinic 

We can currently service 163 children for the 2020-2021 school year including all community centers. 

**PLEASE NOTE THAT RETURNING STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION PROCESS BEFORE CLASS PLACEMENT AND PRIORITIZATION** Returning students will be given priority placement upon completion of application process only.  

Physicals dated prior to May 1st, 2020 will not be valid due to the close out of the previous school year.  

If you have any questions please feel free to contact the TAT Head Start Director at 701-421-7842.

HEAD START ENROLLMENT APPLICATION 2020-2021

APRIL 2020—GENERAL DISBURSEMENT—RESOLUTION NO. 20-054-FWF

APRIL 2020—GENERAL DISBURSEMENT—RESOLUTION NO. 20-054-FWF

The MHA Nation Tribal Business Council has approved Resolution No. 20-054-FWF which authorizes a one-time payment of $1,000.00 disbursement to each eligible MHA Nation Tribal member enrolled as of April 9th, 2020.  This disbursement, per the Resolution, will be mailed out in 2 payments, April 9th, 2020 ($500) and May 15th, 2020 ($500) to all members 14 years old and above.  

Any delinquent monies owed to the Three Affiliated Tribes Division of Child Support Enforcement shall be deducted from this distribution at the rate of $500.00 from the second payment of May 15th, 2020. Any delinquent monies owed to Travel, Small Loans, Home Mortgage, Business (Independent) Loans and Tribal Court shall be deducted $250 from the second payment of May 15th, 2020.

Enrolled members under the age of 14 as of August 1st, 2020, will be required to have their legal guardian fill out the April 2020—Resolution No. 20-054-FWF Minor Disbursement Form. Return the form to the People’s Fund Department @ the MHA Complex.  Forms will be available at People’s Fund Dept., Tribal Finance, segment offices, and the MHA Nation website. Minor disbursements will be for the full amount of $1,000.

Enrolled members under the age of 14 as of August 1st, 2020, that DO NOT have a completed April 2020—Resolution No. 20-054-FWF Minor Disbursement Form returned to the People’s Fund Department by August 1st, 2020, will have the disbursement held in the pooled fund account until the age of 18.

Enrolled members under the age of 14 as of August 1st, 2020, in the custody of the Three Affiliated Tribes Social Services and under the Indian Child Welfare Act shall have their disbursement held in Trust until the age of 18.