MITW Podcast

We have come a long way in the health programs and services offered within the Menominee Tribe. But how did it all evolve? This episode looks at the Tribe’s 2007 strategic plan and how it successfully implemented core health initiatives for our community members.   We also dive into What does a healthier Menominee Tribe look like? A question that was asked during the development of our current strategic plan. Join us as we discuss health focus areas that are planned in years to come. Guests: Jerry Waukau, Clinic Administrator; Kristah Warrington, Aging/LTC Director; Diane Hietpas MAT Program Coordinator 

Education is important for every generation. We will discuss the many successes in education from our past strategic plan. What will the future of education look like for Menominee Tribal members? This episode will highlight the goals in education that our strategic plan will focus on in the years to come.  Guests: Shannon Chapman, Education Director, and Chris Caldwell, CMN President

As part of the 2023 Menominee Tribe Strategic Plan, performing an economic assessment was incorporated to see where things sat currently and how the Reservation could grow to better serve the people of today and in the future. On this episode, you will get to hear from those working on the economic assessment to understand its importance and impact it will have on the community.    Guests: Sharon Waukau (Economic Recovery Coordinator), Diane House (Economic Development Director), Brenda Tomow (Planner), Eric (aLocal)

One of the ways our community will grow and prosper is through economic development. The past strategic plan for the Menominee Indian Tribe focused on effectively assisting our members with economic resources. Economic growth cannot be done with one initiative. We will discuss the 2023 Menominee Strategic Plan’s wide-ranging goals for economic development. Guests: Crystal Chevalier-Chapman, CEO, WRDC Chair, Sharon Waukau, EDA Coordinator  

To move forward, we must reflect on how far we’ve come in protecting and preserving our culture, history and language. This episode will focus on the past strategic plan successes in the areas of culture, history and language.   Speakers: Brenda Tomow, Planner, Dave Grignon, HP Director, Joey Awonohopay, MLCC Director, Ben Grignon 

For any strategic plan to be considered “successful” it will take community involvement. In this episode we will highlight how Tribal leaders are using community input and feedback to help shape our current plan as well as how the community can help meet future goals.  Guests: Jodi Pfarr, CEW Consultant

The Menominee Tribe’s Strategic Plan is designed to guide our path forward as Menominee people. In this episode, we will discuss the plan’s 2023 overarching goals and focus areas for  the years to come.  Guests: Brenda Tomow, Planner

MITW Strategic Plan Past and Present:   With time comes knowledge and experience, something that we are happy to have applied to our current MITW Strategic Plan. But we can’t forget about the past. We will reflect on past strategic planning and how it led us to where we are today.    We will also dive into what Menominee Tribe’s Strategic Plan is, how it came about and why it’s important to the future of our tribe and people.   Guests: AnnMarie Johnson, MITW Admin and Brenda Tomow, MITW Planner

In this episode of the MITW Podcast we sat down with directors Gary Besaw and Douglas Cox to discuss the upcoming zoning project and town hall meetings. Town Hall Meeting Flyer Contact Melissa Cook, IGA at mcook@mitw.org for comments Introduction Music by Wade Fernandez, Menominee Language by Ron Corn Jr.  Email your questions or topic suggestions to podcast@mitw.org

In this week's COVID update we talked about the possibility of new CDC mask recommendations, an update on the BA.2 variant, fourth shots, and the latest community statistics. Introduction Music by Wade Fernandez, Menominee Language by Ron Corn Jr.  Email your questions or topic suggestions to podcast@mitw.org

Welcome back to the MITW Podcast! This week we talked about local statistic updates, the possibility of a "stealth" Omicron surge, mask recommendations, and where to get both flu and COVID vaccines locally. Introduction Music by Wade Fernandez, Menominee Language by Ron Corn Jr.  Email your questions or topic suggestions to podcast@mitw.org

On episode 92 of the MITW Podcast we discussed the state of the Omicron surge, monoclonal antibody treatments, and the BA.2 variant. Introduction Music by Wade Fernandez, Menominee Language by Ron Corn Jr.  Email your questions or topic suggestions to podcast@mitw.org

On episode 91 of the MITW Podcast, we discussed how to get at-home tests, the current state of the Omicron surge, the new mask guidelines, and the Tribal shutdown. Links: Free Rapid COVID test kits Introduction Music by Wade Fernandez, Menominee Language by Ron Corn Jr.  Email your questions or topic suggestions to podcast@mitw.org

On episode 90 of the MITW Podcast, we discussed the current numbers with the Omicron surge, the Tribe's continuing shutdown, at-home rapid tests, isolation time recommendations, and what we can expect with Omicron in the next few weeks. Introduction Music by Wade Fernandez, Menominee Language by Ron Corn Jr.  Email your questions or topic suggestions to podcast@mitw.org

On episode 89 of the MITW Podcast we discussed the spread of Omicron in the US, updates on local vaccination numbers, vaccines effectiveness against Omicron, and how to prevent an outbreak this holiday season. Introduction Music by Wade Fernandez, Menominee Language by Ron Corn Jr.  Email your questions or topic suggestions to podcast@mitw.org

On episode 88 of the MITW Podcast, we returned from our break and discussed Omicron and what we know about it so far. We also discussed parosmia and tips for keeping safe this holiday season.  Introduction Music by Wade Fernandez, Menominee Language by Ron Corn Jr.  Email your questions or topic suggestions to podcast@mitw.org

On episode 87 of the MITW Podcast, we spoke to Vaughn Bowles, the Public Information Officer, regarding updates and questions about COVID-19. This week our topics included: COVID-19 & deer, the B.1.1.7 variant, and ways to keep you and your family safe this holiday season  Introduction Music by Wade Fernandez, Menominee Language by Ron Corn Jr.  Email your questions or topic suggestions to podcast@mitw.org

On episode 85 of the MITW Podcast, we spoke to Vaughn Bowles, the Public Information Officer, regarding updates and questions about COVID-19. This week our topics were children's vaccination availability, Biden's vaccine mandate, the new antiviral pill, updates on local statistics of infection and vaccination. Introduction Music by Wade Fernandez, Menominee Language by Ron Corn Jr.  Email your questions or topic suggestions to podcast@mitw.org

On episode 85 of the MITW Podcast, we spoke to Vaughn Bowles, the Public Information Officer, regarding updates and questions about COVID-19. This week all of our questions were about boosters; including who qualifies, what boosters are available, and how to choose,  booster side-effects, and what to expect next. Introduction Music by Wade Fernandez, Menominee Language by Ron Corn Jr. Email your questions or topic suggestions to podcast@mitw.org

On episode 84 of the MITW Podcast, we spoke to Vaughn Bowles, the Public Information Officer, regarding updates and questions about COVID-19. Topics for discussion included: cloth vs surgical masks, preparation for vaccinating children aged 5-11, the new variant from England, and trick or treating.  Introduction Music by Wade Fernandez, Menominee Language by Ron Corn Jr.  Email your questions or topic suggestions to podcast@mitw.org