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SUMMARY:Indigenous Full Spectrum Doula 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/indigenous-full-spectrum-doula-training/
LOCATION:Lake Superior State University\, 650 W Easterday Ave\, Sault Sainte Marie\, MI\, 49783\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260623T180000
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SUMMARY:Asparagus Cooking Demo
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/asparagus-cooking-demo/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260721
DTSTAMP:20260924T065803
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SUMMARY:Jiimaan Journey 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/jiimaan-journey-2026/
LOCATION:MI
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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-5/
LOCATION:Cafe Rica\, 62 E. Michigan Ave.\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49017\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260706T180000
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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-5/
LOCATION:Elijah Elk Cultural Center\, 7957 E. Remus Road\, Mount Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260713
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Doula 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/indigenous-doula-training/
LOCATION:Grand Rapids Community Center\, 311 State Street\, Grand Rapids\, 49503\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260715
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SUMMARY:National Veterans Wheelchair Games
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/national-veterans-wheelchair-games/
LOCATION:MI
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Games-Poster_18x24_Kayla_FINAL_v2-scaled-1.jpg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTSTAMP:20260924T065803
CREATED:20260707T125755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T130132Z
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SUMMARY:Shell Yeah! Turtle Classic Charity Golf Scramble
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/shell-yeah-turtle-classic-charity-golf-scramble/
LOCATION:Wild Bluff Golf Course\, 11335 W. Lakeshore Drive\, Brimley\, MI\, 49715\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/flyer-w-code.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260721T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260721T103000
DTSTAMP:20260924T065803
CREATED:20260204T152951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T152951Z
UID:8588-1784626200-1784629800@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-6/
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:20260731T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260731T180000
DTSTAMP:20260924T065803
CREATED:20260714T150204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T150332Z
UID:8902-1785513600-1785520800@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Family Fun Fishing 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/family-fun-fishing-day/
LOCATION:MI
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Sault-Tribe-Family-Fun-Fishing-Friday-7.31-scaled.png
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260802
DTSTAMP:20260924T065803
CREATED:20260724T135213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T135534Z
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SUMMARY:What Hope Looks Like Community Art Contest
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/what-hope-looks-like-community-art-contest/
LOCATION:MI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260801T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260801T120000
DTSTAMP:20260924T065803
CREATED:20260723T122521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T123313Z
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SUMMARY:Legacy Wellness & Motion Grand Opening
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/legacy-wellness-motion-grand-opening/
LOCATION:Legacy Wellness & Motion LVDHC\, N5241 US HWY 45\, Watersmeet\, 49969\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260803T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260803T150000
DTSTAMP:20260924T065803
CREATED:20260727T185132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T185338Z
UID:8935-1785758400-1785769200@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Sault Tribe Hessel Fitness Center Open House
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/sault-tribe-hessel-fitness-center-open-house/
LOCATION:Hessel Fitness Center\, 1901 3 Mile Road\, Hessel\, 49745\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/08032026-Hessel-Fitness-Center-Open-House.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260803T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260803T200000
DTSTAMP:20260924T065803
CREATED:20260204T142319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T151816Z
UID:8568-1785780000-1785787200@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-6/
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:20260805T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260805T113000
DTSTAMP:20260924T065803
CREATED:20260626T153957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T154658Z
UID:8876-1785924000-1785929400@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Breastfeeding:  First Traditional Food | Webinar Series and Virtual Case Study Discussion
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/breastfeeding-first-traditional-food-webinar-series-and-virtual-case-study-discussion/
LOCATION:MI
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Breastfeeding-First-Traditional-Foods-Training-Series-Flyer.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260813
DTSTAMP:20260924T065803
CREATED:20260319T132001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T133504Z
UID:8697-1786406400-1786579199@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Area Tribal Public Health Conference 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/great-lakes-area-tribal-public-health-conference-2026/
LOCATION:MI
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/gltphc-conference-logo_crop.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260813
DTSTAMP:20260924T065803
CREATED:20260807T150909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T151250Z
UID:8956-1786492800-1786579199@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Seeking Native Artists: An Imperfect Union
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/seeking-native-artists-an-imperfect-union/
LOCATION:MI
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-07-at-11.05.06-AM.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260814T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260814T150000
DTSTAMP:20260924T065803
CREATED:20260724T141105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T141358Z
UID:8928-1786694400-1786719600@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Overdose Awareness 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/overdose-awareness-event/
LOCATION:MI
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Overdose-Awareness-Flyer-2026.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260827
DTSTAMP:20260924T065803
CREATED:20260724T133707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T134405Z
UID:8924-1787529600-1787788799@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:5th Annual Tribal Behavioral Health Conference
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/5th-annual-tribal-behavioral-health-conference/
LOCATION:Grand Traverse Resort\, 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd\, Acme\, MI\, 49610\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/5th-Annual-BHC-flyer-Aug-2026.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260826
DTSTAMP:20260924T065803
CREATED:20260724T143252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T143900Z
UID:8933-1787529600-1787702399@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Tobacco Cessation 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/tobacco-cessation-training/
LOCATION:Bay Mills Resort and Casino\, 11386 W. Lakeshore Drive\, Brimley\, 49715\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tobacco-Cessation-Training.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260824T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260824T193000
DTSTAMP:20260924T065803
CREATED:20260714T150953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T151117Z
UID:8904-1787592600-1787599800@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Strong Roots Story Time
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/strong-roots-story-time/
LOCATION:MI
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Sault-Tribe-Strong-Roots-Story-Time-8.24-scaled.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260825T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260825T103000
DTSTAMP:20260924T065803
CREATED:20260204T153027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T153027Z
UID:8589-1787650200-1787653800@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-7/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260902T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260902T190000
DTSTAMP:20260924T065803
CREATED:20260901T152107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T152408Z
UID:9007-1788368400-1788375600@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Cultural Craft 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/cultural-craft-night/
LOCATION:American Indian Health and Family Services\, 4880 Lawndale\, Detroit\, 48210\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Cultural-Craft-Night.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260907T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260907T200000
DTSTAMP:20260924T065803
CREATED:20260204T142348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T151724Z
UID:8569-1788804000-1788811200@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-7/
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:20260909T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260909T190000
DTSTAMP:20260924T065803
CREATED:20260901T161624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T161949Z
UID:9012-1788969600-1788980400@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Suicide Awareness & Prevention 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/suicide-awareness-prevention-event/
LOCATION:MI
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/SAPC-2026-Event-Flyer-.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTSTAMP:20260924T065803
CREATED:20260324T140807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T141207Z
UID:8706-1789171200-1789257599@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:14th Annual Alive and Running VA 5K Run-Walk
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/14th-annual-alive-and-running-va-5k-run-walk/
LOCATION:Battle Creek VA Medical Building\, 5500 Armstrong Road\, Battle Creek\, 49037\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/VA5K-Flyer.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTSTAMP:20260924T065803
CREATED:20260819T175542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T175840Z
UID:8982-1789344000-1789603199@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Mobile Mammogram Unit: KBIC Health System
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/mobile-mammogram-unit-kbic-health-system/
LOCATION:KBIC Health System\, 102 N Superior Avenue\, Baraga\, MI\, 49908\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Mobile-Mamm-Poster-KBIC-scaled.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260916T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260916T130000
DTSTAMP:20260924T065803
CREATED:20260914T134708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T135255Z
UID:9026-1789560000-1789563600@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Engaging Advanced Practice Providers in Clinical Trial Enrollment:  From Awareness to Action
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/engaging-advanced-practice-providers-in-clinical-trial-enrollment-from-awareness-to-action/
LOCATION:MI
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/09162026-MCC-Webinar.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260916T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260916T190000
DTSTAMP:20260924T065803
CREATED:20260901T152503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T152503Z
UID:9009-1789578000-1789585200@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Cultural Craft 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/cultural-craft-night-2/
LOCATION:American Indian Health and Family Services\, 4880 Lawndale\, Detroit\, 48210\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Cultural-Craft-Night.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTSTAMP:20260924T065803
CREATED:20260819T182405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T182556Z
UID:8986-1789603200-1789689599@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Mobile Mammogram Unit: Island Resort and Casino
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/mobile-mammogram-unit-island-resort-and-casino/
LOCATION:Island Resort and Casino\, W399 US Highway 2 & 41\, Harris\, MI\, 49845\, United States
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