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SUMMARY:FAN Reentry Simulation
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/fan-reentry-simulation/
LOCATION:Lake Superior State University\, 650 W Easterday Ave\, Sault Sainte Marie\, MI\, 49783\, United States
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SUMMARY:Post-Partum Support Group | March 25\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/post-partum-support-group-march-25-2026/
LOCATION:American Indian Health and Family Services\, 4880 Lawndale\, Detroit\, 48210\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Post-Partum-Support-Group.jpg
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SUMMARY:The Monthly Refill | Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/the-monthly-refill-caregiver-support-group-2/
LOCATION:Cafe Rica\, 62 E. Michigan Ave.\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49017\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260401T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260401T120000
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SUMMARY:Healthy Start:  Family Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/healthy-start-family-playgroup-april-1-2026/
LOCATION:American Indian Health and Family Services\, 4880 Lawndale\, Detroit\, 48210\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Healthy-Start-Family-Playgroup.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260402T150000
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SUMMARY:Mashkiki | April 2\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/mashkiki-april-2-2026/
LOCATION:American Indian Health and Family Services\, 4880 Lawndale\, Detroit\, 48210\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mashkiki.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260404T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260404T190000
DTSTAMP:20260923T083501
CREATED:20260401T182046Z
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SUMMARY:Strike Out The Winter Blues Bowling & Teaching Event
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/strike-out-the-winter-blues-bowling-teaching-event/
LOCATION:Riverwood Resort\, 1313 E. Broomfield Rd.\, Mt. Pleasant\, 49783\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Bowling.Peer-360.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260406T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260406T200000
DTSTAMP:20260923T083501
CREATED:20260204T142047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T152134Z
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SUMMARY:Peer 360 Mafia Night
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/peer-360-mafia-night-2/
LOCATION:Elijah Elk Cultural Center\, 7957 E. Remus Road\, Mount Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Peer-360.Mafia-Night.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260410T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260410T190000
DTSTAMP:20260923T083501
CREATED:20260401T182845Z
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UID:8735-1775840400-1775847600@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:ACFS Family Fun Night
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/acfs-family-fun-night/
LOCATION:Big Bear Arena\, 2 Ice Circle\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI\, 49783\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260410T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260923T083501
CREATED:20260401T190212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T190414Z
UID:8739-1775845800-1775854800@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/movie-night/
LOCATION:MI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260413T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260413T190000
DTSTAMP:20260923T083501
CREATED:20260401T154650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T154935Z
UID:8722-1776103200-1776106800@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Ganawenindiwag Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/ganawenindiwag-book-club/
LOCATION:MI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260414T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260414T153000
DTSTAMP:20260923T083501
CREATED:20260302T155335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T155948Z
UID:8637-1776155400-1776180600@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:High in Plain Sight:  Substance Abuse Prevention Training
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/high-in-plain-sight-substance-abuse-prevention-training/
LOCATION:Little River Casino Resort\, 2700 Orchard Highway\, Manistee\, MI\, 49660\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260416T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260416T203000
DTSTAMP:20260923T083501
CREATED:20260401T153107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T153812Z
UID:8729-1776360600-1776371400@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Culture Live The Key to Healing
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/culture-live-the-key-to-healing/
LOCATION:Sault Tribe Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial Building\, 11 Ice Circle\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI\, 49783\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T180000
DTSTAMP:20260923T083501
CREATED:20260401T183810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T184054Z
UID:8737-1776524400-1776535200@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Ganawenindiwag Game Day
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/ganawenindiwag-game-day/
LOCATION:MI
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Game-Day.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260428T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260428T103000
DTSTAMP:20260923T083501
CREATED:20260204T152801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T152801Z
UID:8585-1777368600-1777372200@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:The Monthly Refill | Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/the-monthly-refill-caregiver-support-group-3/
LOCATION:Cafe Rica\, 62 E. Michigan Ave.\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49017\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260429T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260429T120000
DTSTAMP:20260923T083501
CREATED:20260303T160541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T160541Z
UID:8651-1777460400-1777464000@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Post-Partum Support Group | April 29\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/post-partum-support-group-april-29-2026/
LOCATION:American Indian Health and Family Services\, 4880 Lawndale\, Detroit\, 48210\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Post-Partum-Support-Group.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260504T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260504T200000
DTSTAMP:20260923T083501
CREATED:20260204T142152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T152047Z
UID:8565-1777917600-1777924800@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Peer 360 Mafia Night
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/peer-360-mafia-night-3/
LOCATION:Elijah Elk Cultural Center\, 7957 E. Remus Road\, Mount Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Peer-360.Mafia-Night.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260506T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260923T083501
CREATED:20260303T152518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T152518Z
UID:8643-1778065200-1778068800@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Healthy Start:  Family Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/healthy-start-family-playgroup/
LOCATION:American Indian Health and Family Services\, 4880 Lawndale\, Detroit\, 48210\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Healthy-Start-Family-Playgroup.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260507T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260507T163000
DTSTAMP:20260923T083501
CREATED:20260303T153855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T153855Z
UID:8647-1778166000-1778171400@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Mashkiki | May 7\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/mashkiki-may-7-2026/
LOCATION:American Indian Health and Family Services\, 4880 Lawndale\, Detroit\, 48210\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mashkiki.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260507T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260507T163000
DTSTAMP:20260923T083501
CREATED:20260504T144256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T144452Z
UID:8794-1778166000-1778171400@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Children's Mashkiki
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/childrens-mashkiki/
LOCATION:MI
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Mashkiki-May-7-2026.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260513T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260923T083501
CREATED:20260504T143205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T143413Z
UID:8792-1778670000-1778673600@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Father's Support & Education Group
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/fathers-support-education-group/
LOCATION:MI
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Fathers-support-group-May-2026.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260515T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260515T220000
DTSTAMP:20260923T083501
CREATED:20260413T172436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T172725Z
UID:8750-1778871600-1778882400@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Recovery Gala 18+ Recovery Social Event
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/recovery-gala-18-recovery-social-event/
LOCATION:Big Bear Arena\, 2 Ice Circle\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI\, 49783\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Recovery-Gala-Flyer.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260520T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260923T083501
CREATED:20260504T131243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T131354Z
UID:8780-1779271200-1779278400@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Center Culture | Strengthen the Community. Advance Resilience.
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/center-culture-strengthen-the-community-advance-resilience/
LOCATION:MI
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Webinar-FB-Flyer-Center-Culture-3.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260521T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260521T150000
DTSTAMP:20260923T083501
CREATED:20260428T132554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T132733Z
UID:8777-1779372000-1779375600@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Enhancing FIM Engagement:  The FreshRx Oklahoma Model
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/enhancing-fim-engagement-the-freshrx-oklahoma-model/
LOCATION:MI
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chelby Archambeau":MAILTO:chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260526T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260526T103000
DTSTAMP:20260923T083501
CREATED:20260204T152833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T152833Z
UID:8586-1779787800-1779791400@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:The Monthly Refill | Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/the-monthly-refill-caregiver-support-group-4/
LOCATION:Cafe Rica\, 62 E. Michigan Ave.\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49017\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/The-Monthly-Refill-Group.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260527T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260528T140000
DTSTAMP:20260923T083501
CREATED:20260504T141529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T141806Z
UID:8789-1779876000-1779976800@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Decolonizing Diet Project Cookbook
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/decolonizing-diet-project-cookbook/
LOCATION:American Indian Health and Family Services\, 4880 Lawndale\, Detroit\, 48210\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AIHFS-THV-HS-Traditional-Foods.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260527T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260527T120000
DTSTAMP:20260923T083501
CREATED:20260303T160649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T160649Z
UID:8652-1779879600-1779883200@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Post-Partum Support Group | May 27\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/post-partum-support-group-may-27-2026/
LOCATION:American Indian Health and Family Services\, 4880 Lawndale\, Detroit\, 48210\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Post-Partum-Support-Group.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260527T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260527T140000
DTSTAMP:20260923T083501
CREATED:20260513T163709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T164155Z
UID:8810-1779886800-1779890400@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Company K Memorial Highway Dedication
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/company-k-memorial-highway-dedication/
LOCATION:MI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260601T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260601T200000
DTSTAMP:20260923T083501
CREATED:20260204T142216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T151952Z
UID:8566-1780336800-1780344000@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Peer 360 Mafia Night
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/peer-360-mafia-night-4/
LOCATION:Elijah Elk Cultural Center\, 7957 E. Remus Road\, Mount Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Peer-360.Mafia-Night.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260609T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260609T150000
DTSTAMP:20260923T083501
CREATED:20260520T144044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T144337Z
UID:8821-1781010000-1781017200@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Safe @ Home
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/safe-home/
LOCATION:KBIC Health System\, 102 N Superior Avenue\, Baraga\, MI\, 49908\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260611T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260611T163000
DTSTAMP:20260923T083501
CREATED:20260528T131925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T132629Z
UID:8830-1781170200-1781195400@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:NEI Native Edge Institutes
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/nei-native-edge-institutes/
LOCATION:Kewadin Casinos | Sault Ste. Marie\, 2186 Shunk Road\, Sault Sainte Marie\, MI\, 49783\, United States
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