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The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwe

Binaakwe Giizis - Falling Leaves Moon - October 2012 Issue 99

CADEAU NAMED DEAN OF STUDENTS

Tribal Council Members:

Warren C. Swartz, Jr., President

Elizabeth D. Mayo, Vice-President

Susan J. LaFernier, Secretary

Jerry Lee Curtis, Asst. Secretary

Toni Minton, Treasurer

Robert D. (RD) Curtis, Jr.

Frederick Dakota

Eddy Edwards

Jean Jokinen

Michael F. LaFernier, Sr.

Carole LaPointe

Elizabeth (Chiz) Matthews

SPECIAL POINTS

OF INTEREST:

Picture by KBOCC staff.

Denise Cadeau, previously the College’s Special Project Coordinator, has been selected as the new Dean of Student Services for Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College. Denise is a Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Tribal member and one of seven

children. Three of her siblings live in the community. Prior to coming to the College, Denise was with New Day Treatment Center for over six and half years during which time

she served in the capacities of House Manager and Unit Manager. Denise also served

four years in the U.S. Navy, providing supply support for the Navy SEALS and was honorably discharged in 1993. Denise received her Master of Science in Training, Development and Performance Improvement from Northern Michigan University in 2011 and her

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of Illinois-Chicago

in 1996. Denise said, “I am honored to be the Dean of Student

Services and look forward to serving the needs of all students at

KBOCC.”

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September 8, 2012 Tribal Council Meeting

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Cadeau Named Dean of Students

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KBIC to Host Community Walk

Against Domestic Violence

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WHIPP Taskforce Employee

Walking Challenge/Tribe 2

Tribe Walking Challenge

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Team Chip’s Ahoy—

Fundraising for the National

Kidney Foundation

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New Employees

KBOCC Fall 2012 Semester Update,

by President Debra Parrish

The Fall 2012 semester at Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College is filled with some exciting opportunities for students and community members. Enrollment has increased

with approximately 95 students attending. Student government, AISES, and AIBL are recruiting student for their organizations. The annual legislative trip to Washington D.C. will be

held in February. The American Indian Higher Education Consortium Student Conference will be held in March.

Financial aid is available as well as workstudy along with

two new scholarships: Fred Dakota Scholarship and Jay

Loonsfoot Memorial Scholarship. Contact Liz Julio for information.

Computer classes will be offered for all Tribal community

members under the instruction of Megan Shanahan. Computer

classes for seniors is underway. See Megan to register. A

complete schedule of community computer classes will be

posted. Woodworking for Women is tentatively scheduled to

begin in October.

New and returning faculty this semester include: Erica Lord,

Native American Studies; Gene Mensch, Biology; Violet Friisvall Ayres, Tribal Government; Mike Gage, Woodworking; Lynn

Ketola, Native American Education; and Denise Cadeau, Study

Skills.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2012 TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING

The Tribal Council held their regularly

scheduled Saturday Tribal Council

meeting on September 8, 2012, at the

Ojibwa Casino Resort Conference

Room in Baraga, Michigan. Vice President Elizabeth D. Mayo presided over

the meeting with Susan J. LaFernier,

Jerry Lee Curtis, Toni Minton, Robert

(RD) Curtis, Jr., Fred Dakota, Eddy Edwards, Jean Jokinen, Michael F.

LaFernier, Sr., Carole L. LaPointe, and

Elizabeth “Chiz” Matthews present.

President Warren C. Swartz, Jr. was absent.

Vice President Elizabeth D. Mayo

shared numerous Thank You and For

Your Information items addressed to

Council. Secretary Susan J. LaFernier

gave the Secretary’s Report (page two)

and Sarah Maki, Assistant CEO, gave

the CEO’s Report on behalf of Larry Denomie III (page four). Council passed

the Department Head Reports for July

2012.

Jim Kurtii, Paul Ollila, and Philip

Johnson, President of Finlandia University shared information with Council of a

five-day event, 2013 Finn Fest, being

held June 19-23, 2013, in the Houghton/

Hancock area. The Tribe has historically donated to this celebration, and

their committee is seeking a donation to

help finance the event. Council indicated they would discuss the matter at a

later date. Council plans to work on

next year budgets during the next week.

Joe DeRocha presented Council with

a property purchase request which adjoins the

Community’s property in

Negaunee (future relocation site of Marquette Casino). The land is one acre for

$55,000. Council indicated they would

discuss the matter during next week’s

budget meetings.

Bruce LaPointe, Project Manager,

sought Council’s approval for the Kawbawgam Road Replacement Well Planning Agreement. Eddy Edwards motioned to approve the Planning

Agreement between IHS and KBIC for

the Kawbawgam Road Well Replacement serving existing category

homes for the Keweenaw Bay Indian

Community in Marquette County,

supported by Carole LaPointe, ten

supported, 0 opposed, 0 abstained,

one absent (Swartz), motion carried.

Bruce LaPointe, Project Manager,

presented three bids for the BreweryVuk Road Water Main Extension. Mr.

LaPointe indicated the lowest bid was

submitted by Howard Brothers, Inc.

Councilman Michael F. LaFernier, Sr.,

indicated he believes this company still

owes KBIC money, and he has asked

for it a number of times. Michael F.

LaFernier, Sr. motioned to table until

later this week, so Bruce LaPointe

can investigate to see if this company owes us money, supported by

Eddy Edwards, ten supported, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, one absent

(Swartz), motion carried.

Bruce LaPointe, Project Manager,

brought forth for approval to use Transportation Funds for an overbid amount

for the McGillan Street Road Project.

Transportation and Improvement Plan

had approved $180,000 previously. The

bid was awarded to MD Contracting at

$215,628.17. The overbid amount is

$35,628. Mr. LaPointe sought approval

to utilize $17,000 to use towards this

overbid. Baraga Village has agreed to

fund the remaining $18,628.17 and any

unforeseen Change Order items requiring additional funding. Fred Dakota

motioned to have Village of Baraga

request 2% funds for the $17,000

needed for this project, supported by

Michael F. LaFernier, Sr., ten supported, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, one

absent (Swartz), motion carried.

Treasurer Toni Minton presented the

September 2012 donation requests.

Susan J. LaFernier motioned to approve the donation request from Terri

Denomie for $250 for two snowmo-

bile signs for the Clyde Swartz Memorial Snowmobile Trail, and $300

for Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Dinner on September 20, 2012,

from Ishpeming, for a total of $550,

supported by Carole LaPointe, ten

supported, 0 opposed, 0 abstained,

one absent (Swartz), motion carried.

Vice President Elizabeth D. Mayo

presented the Jimaganish Wadokaged

(Warrior Helper) Liquor License Renewal (American Legion Post 444).

Carole LaPointe motioned to table

until a completed application is present, supported by Robert (RD) Curtis, Jr., nine supported (S. LaFernier,

J. Curtis, Minton, R. Curtis, Edwards,

Jokinen, M. LaFernier, LaPointe, Matthews), one opposed (Dakota), 0 abstained, one absent (Swartz), motion

carried.

Susan J. LaFernier presented the 1st

Reading of the updated Tribal Code Title Four Proposed Ordinance 2012-04.

The 2012-04 is the Juvenile Division

which will address the concern of drug

exposed infants. Susan J. LaFernier

motioned to Introduce Proposed Ordinance 2012-04 KBIC Tribal Code

Title Four Juvenile Division, waive

the 1st Reading, and to hold the 2nd

Reading on September 20, 2012, supported by Eddy Edwards, ten supported, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, one

absent (Swartz), motion carried.

Carole LaPointe, Health Director, requested an additional $125,000 funding

in the Tribal Health Fund for the remainder of FY2012. Eddy Edwards motioned to approve an additional

$125,000 from the General Fund to

the Tribal Health Fund, supported by

Michael F. LaFernier, Sr., ten supported, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, one

absent (Swartz), motion carried.

Council adjourned with no further

business on the agenda.

~ submitted by Lauri Denomie, Newsletter Editor

SECRETARY’S REPORT FOR AUGUST 2012

Activities reported by the Secretary,

Susan J. LaFernier, for the month of

July 2012.

ANIN! We honor the greatness in

you.

Remember: “Indian Country

Counts” and “Our People, Our Nations,

Our Future.”

We continue to recognize the richness of Native American contributions,

accomplishments, and sacrifices to the

political, cultural, and economic life of

Michigan and the United States.

NATIVE VOTE 2012—every vote

and voice count. NCAI (National Congress of American Indians) President

Jefferson Keel stated in his State of Indian Nations Address that our Native

vote can have a significant impact on

the upcoming 2012 elections, and he

has challenged Indian Country to turn

out the largest Native vote in history.

There are more than one million eligible

voters in Indian Country who are not

registered! We need to get out and vote

not only to have Native voices heard but

also to ensure that U.S. leaders understand Indian Country and that Indian

Country matters, especially in Michigan.

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Our goal for Keweenaw Bay is to have

100% of our eligible members vote!

Here are four challenges that can make

a big difference: 1) Get yourself registered to vote TODAY! You can do it

online. 2) Think of three people you

care about. Make sure they are registered and challenge them to reach out

to three more people they care about.

3) Volunteer to make calls encouraging

others to register and vote. 4) With less

than two months to go until Election

Day, spread the word. Our Native Vote

Community Coordinator is Jennifer

Misegan. Also see the website NativeVote.org. November General Election: Tuesday, November 6, 2012.

The KBIC Tribal Election timelines

have also been set:

 November 3, 2012 – Primary

Election;

 December 15, 2012 – General

Election (two candidates L’Anse/

two candidates Baraga).

The Government Employee Picnic

was held on Friday, August 3, 2012, at

the L’Anse Golf Club. Approximately

150 employees attended to play bingo,

golf, cribbage, bean bag toss, and a

health walk. The weather was beautiful,

and many thanks to the Tribal Council

and everyone who helped throughout

the year with the planning, the preparing

and cooking, and coordination.

Congratulations to our KBIC Department of Health and Human Services

and Dr’s. Oh and Zobro. On August 6,

2012, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan designated our clinic as a patientcentered medical home (PCMH) practice for one year. The PCMH model creates teams that work with patients to

keep them healthy, prevent complications, and monitor their care on an ongoing basis. KBIC DHHS is the first

Tribal Health Center in the State of

Michigan to receive the PCMH designation by Blue Cross Blue Shield! The

staff and Health Board enjoyed a luncheon to celebrate this designation.

The employee W.H.I.P.P. (Wellness,

Health, Intervention, Prevention Program) Task Force and volunteers continue to have monthly meetings. It is

never too late to encourage and begin

positive lifestyle changes that will help

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us live longer, healthier, happier lives.

Mino-Bimaadizin—“Live Well.” Remember everyone should participate in at

least 30 minutes of physical activity five

times a week to stay fit. The 3rd Annual

“Walk Your Way to Wellness” challenge

was completed on August 12, 2012.

Segment 3 winners are Donna Carriere

from the Baraga Casino and Calli

Sweeney from KBIC Headstart. The

grand prize winners are Rodney Meis

from the Ojibwa Motel and Tabathia

Miller from the Baraga Casino/Guest

Services who both received $300 gift

cards. Great job to all those who completed the challenge.

The Drug Tip Line number is 353DRUG or 353-3784. The yellow banners are around the reservation with this

drug tip line number displayed. The

Drug Task Force holds monthly meetings, and their Mission Statement is: “To

promote education through public

awareness with the specific objective to

eliminate the use of ‘illegal drugs’ for the

betterment of the health, welfare, and

safety of the Keweenaw Bay Indian

Community and our neighboring Communities.”

Continue to pray for each other as

well as honor and remember all of our

veterans, service men and women, and

their families. Remember those who are

ill, those with economic struggles, and

all who have lost loved ones. Thank

you, God and Creator, for the great

blessings of our land. We pray for

peace in the world. “Who does the land

belong to? Some to those who have

walked on, a little to those still living, but

most to those yet to be born.” ~ unknown.

During August 2012, the Tribal Council held one Regular Tribal Council

Meeting on August 4, 2012. This meeting is covered in the September 2012

Newsletter. Tribal Council held three

Special Council Meetings. Following

are the unapproved motions from August.

At a council meeting held August 9,

2012, the following actions were taken:

 Defeated a motion that the Council

interprets the code to require either a

Tribal or State liquor license and if

under a State license, then follows

the State’s laws;

 Approved to lower the Alcoholic Beverage License fees to the amount

prior ($200.00) and refund the Que

Master’s overpayment of their license fee;

 Approved to appoint Eddy Edwards

and Chris Swartz to the Aniikoosing

Board of Directors (Fred Dakota as

an elder advisor);

 Approved the three By-Law requests/changes for the Economic

Development Committee;

 Approved Resolution KB 1893-2012

BIA Roads Division survey for a description of the Right-of-Way for the

Ojibwa Campground Road improvements;

 Approved Resolution KB 1894-2012

Tribal Fee Land Right-of-Way for the

Lighthouse/Marina Roads to the

KBIC Public Works Road Division for

road improvements;

 Approved Resolution KB 1895-2012

Michele L. St. George recreational

lease;

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Approved Resolution KB 1896-2012

Laverne G. Perrault recreational

lease;

 Approved Resolution KB 1897-2012

Shawn A. Seppanen recreational

lease;

 Approved the employee tobacco/

second hand smoke online survey

per a request from Kathy Mayo, RD,

CDE Community Health Director;

 Approved to remove/trade 8 Konami

slot machines and free trialpurchase/install 8 IGT Game King

machines at each Casino property;

 Approved to direct the Public Works

Department to repair the Pow-Wow

arena grounds and to include a new

arbor with underground wiring by the

2013 July Pow-Wow;

 Approved the bid from Geophysical

Survey Systems, Inc. for the ground

penetrating radar for the THPO Department;

 Approved U.P. Engineering & Architects bid for the Brownfield Cleanup

Alternatives for $14,750.00;

 Approved Short, Cressman & Burgess PLLC contractor for the development of the Tribal Response Program (environmental protection) ordinance for $39,000.00;

 Approved the Village of Baraga

Funding Agreement for the McGillan

Street Improvements up to

$180,000.00;

 Approved the Radio Stations two

Club Contracts with the Funny Business Agency for six shows OctoberApril 2013 for $1,500.00 and

$5,700.00;

 Approved to amend the Radio Stations Professional Services Agreement with Ronald Gnadinger for July

and August 2012;

 Approved the Radio Stations Professional Services Agreement with

Ronald Gnadinger for September 1,

2012-August 31, 2015;

 Approved a $2.00 wage increase for

Katherine Kruse (Natural Resources

Department interim appointment) effective July 30;

 Approved a $300.00 donation for the

Baraga County Little League and

$500.00 to the reception honoring

Senator Debbie Stabenow in Ishpeming;

 Approved to include the additional

six points to the Tribal Re Codification Project requested by

Heather Chapman, Assistant Tribal

Attorney;

 Approved the Letter of Intent with

John D. Cherry Consulting firm to

assist with complementing and

strengthening our public and political

image and position in Lansing for

$8,000.00 each month.

At a council meeting held August 16,

2012, the following actions were taken:

 Approved the 2012 timelines for the

Primary Election-November 3rd and

the General Election-December

15th;

 Approved the bid from Dell for the ema il se rve r rep la cem ent f o r

$17,035.22 per the I.T. Department

request;

 Approved $125.00 each for up to 30

KBIC persons over the age of 18 to

attend the LVD Wild Rice Camp on

September 6-9, 2012 ;

 Approved to appoint Debra Westman

from Ontonagon to the Constitution

Committee;

 Approved to appoint John Seppanen

to the Health Board;

 Approved Angelica Bogda and

Sheila Ekdahl to the Youth Committee;

 Approved a $500.00 donation to the

National Kidney Foundation Walk in

Milwaukee on September 8th per a

request from Pauline Knapp Spruce;

 Approved Resolution KB 1898-2012

for the renewal of the Public Health

Nurse grant application for five years

for $150,000.00 and no match;

 Approved the Gaming Commission

budget modification increase of

$2,846.00;

 Approved the Personnel Department

budget modification increase of

$6,621.00;

 Approved the Fire Management FY

2012 Budget;

 Approved to offer Damian Fisher the

position of Tribal Attorney (four interviews were held);

 Approved $15,355.00 for the opportunity that was presented in closed

session.

At a council meeting held August 23,

2012, the following actions were taken:

 Approved the September 22, 28, and

29, 2011 Tribal Council meeting minutes;

 Approved to have the new Aanikoosing, Inc. review the KBIC Transfer

Station Project and determine if they

are interested in structuring and operating the facility;

 Approved the Legal Services Agreement with Short, Cressman & Burgess PLLC to develop an environmental protection ordinance for the

KBIC Brownfields program not to exceed $39,000.00;

 Approved the bid from Bush Refrigeration for a three door display

freezer for $6,160.00 for the Commodity Foods;

 Approved the Entertainment Agreement for the California Dolls for

$1,500.00 on November 16, 2012, at

the Pressbox;

 Approved the new lighted highway

sign cabinet for the Marquette Casino from Meier Signs for $9,822.49;

 Approved the amendment to the Services Agreement with the Lake Superior Tree Fa rms, Inc. f or

$15,766.24 for additional services for

added erosion control on the Sand

Point Restoration Project;

 Approved the Pre-Primary Education

Program’s Child Care Center License Renewal;

 Approved the request from Judy

Smith and Margaret LaTocha for

$400.00 each for their trip to Rome

for the Canonization Ceremony of

Kateri Tekakwitha on October 15-22,

2012;

 Approved $250.00 as an event sponsor for the McDowell for Congress

campaign (we had already met the

maximum for donations to his campaign);

 Denied Jessica Messer’s request for

a donation of $1,399.75 for books/

rent to attend MTU;

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Secretary’s Report continues:

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Approved to allow the Elders to build

their concession stand at the PowWow grounds per a call to THPO

and in the future, building requests

need to be approved by Council and

the THPO Department;

Approved to table the MTU Cooperation Agreement regarding the Capstone Project for more discussion by

Christoff Geiger, Deputy Tribal Attorney and MTU;

Approved the Services Agreement

with Turtle Island Cultural Services

to provide Talking Circle camps in

August pending the background

check investigation policy results to

be paid from the Youth Program

grant;

Motion to table the Damian Fisher

Attorney Contract until the full Council was present resulted in a tie vote.

Vice Chair Mayo opposed the motion. Motion Defeated;

Motion to approve the Damian Fisher

Attorney Contract resulted in a tie

vote. Vice Chair Mayo opposed the

motion. Motion Defeated;

Defeated a motion to interview the

following four persons for the Natural

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Resources Director position: Pamela Nankervis, Katherine Kruse, Tim

Wilson, and Valerie Gagnon;

Approved to repost for the Natural

Resources Director position and add

“preferred” before qualifications, so

our Tribal members can apply.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan J. LaFernier, Secretary

MICHIGAN’S 2012

ELECTION CALENDAR

This election year, make sure Your

Voice is heard—Register and Vote!

One of the fundamental rights of our

democracy is the right to vote. Any U.S.

citizen who is a least age 18 on election

day is eligible. You must also be a resident of Michigan and the city or township where you are applying to register

to vote. Before you can cast a ballot,

you must register. Voter registration

forms are available at any Secretary of

State office, the Bureau of Elections online at www.Michigan.gov/elections, or

from your local clerks.

In a democratic society, we have the

privilege of voting to choose the representatives who will work on the problems important to us.

Elect your representatives: Deciding

who gets your vote is not always easy!

The following steps will help you find the

candidate who will best represent you.

Web sites, personal flyers, and newspaper/newsletters can provide information

to help you decide:

 Find out where the candidates stand

on issues that are important to you;

 Explore the candidates’ experience.

DATES TO REMEMBER

October 9

Last day to register for the

November General Election

November 3 November General Election absentee ballot requests must be received

by 2 p.m.

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CEO REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2012

The month of August 2012 included the

following activities and reportable items:

 Plans are underway to organize the

upcoming Christmas Gift Check distribution. The timeline for processing, procedure for eligibility, and

scheduled task force meetings are in

place. The advertisements regarding

this year’s distribution will be placed

in the coming weeks which will require eligible members to contact the

Enrollment Department if they have

recently moved, relocated, etc.

Check distribution is scheduled for

November 19, in Baraga and November 20, in Marquette. This year,

recipients will have the option to

have funds withheld and submitted

to Tribal enterprises, departments,

and entities through a voluntary withholding agreement which will be arranged by the entity the member

owes money.

 I attended a meeting with President

Swartz, Susan LaFernier, Fred Dakota, Jason Ayres—Realty Officer,

Chris Chosa—THPO Director, representatives from the Bureau of Indian

Affairs (BIA), and the Bureau of

Land Management (BLM) regarding

Manitou Island. Options were discussed in ways to have the property

transferred from BLM to the BIA or

KBIC. Initially, a Cooperative Land

Use Management Agreement between KBIC and BLM will be developed which would provide more time

to review other options discussed. A

direct transfer may be possible

through a land purchase by KBIC

from the BLM, but an appraisal

would need to be conducted. However, the process would be lengthy.

Another option discussed was to

have an Act of Congress provide for

the transfer. Work will continue on

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this issue through Jason’s office, and

updates provided as the project progresses.

Susan LaFernier and I met to review

the draft Food Code that has been

developed by the attorney’s office.

Upon review, it was noted that revisions need to occur and questions

answered before it is introduced.

We are planning a follow up meeting

with Heather Chapman and Carole

LaPointe since the responsibility for

administering the code is placed on

the Health Director. The code, if

passed, will replace the current

method used for inspecting food establishments either operated directly

by the Tribe or licensed by the Tribe.

We currently utilize the Indian Health

Service for performing inspections of

which they provide recommendations to the Tribe in correcting deficiencies identified.

On August 9, 2012, I attended a social media policy development training in Marquette. The information

was useful, and at President

Swartz’s request, I obtained a proposal from the presenters to have

them provide the same training for

Council.

Heather Chapman has

done some research on the issue as

well which will assist in the policy development. We are planning to have

a draft policy ready for Council review early in the new fiscal year.

On August 14 and 15, 2012, I attended a UST Owner/Operator

Training in Green Bay. The Energy

Policy Act of 2005 required EPA to

develop training guidelines for three

distinct classes of owners and operators; Class A, B, and C. Class A is

owners, B operators, and C clerks/

cashiers. The Act requires UST facilities to comply with the federal re-

quirements of each class, or be liable for fines and potential red tagging of the facility (fuel cannot be delivered or dispensed). The requirements of the A and B class relate to

administrative and regulation compliance, proper documentation, and

equipment compliance. The C class

is required to be first line responders

in instances of emergency situations,

fuel spills, and to be trained on locations of emergency aids. The training required a 132 question test of

which 80% was required to pass.

Trish Gerard and I are now certified

and she has also had the current

cashiers trained as well.

Suzy

Kahkonen will need to attend and be

trained in the near future. It is required that a Class A or B operator

be available within a short period of

time in the event an emergency

arises.

 The Summer Youth Work Program

ended officially on August 17, 2012.

A gathering took place at the Pressbox on the last day for the youth

workers. A review of the year’s activities and issues will take place and

noted for next year’s program. The

program employed around 55 youth,

three supervisors, and a coordinator

for about ten weeks.

 The first year anniversary of operating the new pharmacy occurred this

past Thursday. Congratulations to

everyone who has worked through

the initial bumps and has made the

service an outstanding part of the

offerings at our Health Center.

As always, if anyone has questions,

concerns, or issues that the CEO’s office can assist with, please don’t hesitate to stop, e-mail, or call.

Respectfully submitted,

Larry J. Denomie, III, CEO

TEAM CHIP’S AHOY! FUND RAISE FOR THE NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION

~ by Pauline Knapp Spruce

Three years ago contrast

dye from a CAT scan got

caught in my kidneys. This,

coupled with many years of

diabetes caused my kidneys

to fail. After attempts to manage home dialysis, it was

deemed inadequate after 19

months. Last August I went

on hemodialysis. Today, I feel

better than I have in a very

long time and I await a kidney

transplant.

In January of this year, we

nearly lost our only brother,

Chip, whose kidneys also

failed. It was a rough road for

him, but after acceptance,

he’s on hemodialysis and is

healthier than he’s been in a

long time. He awaits a kidney/liver transplant.

Hemodialysis is what is

keeping us alive until we both

receive that life-giving kidney.

During the medical ordeals Team Chip’s Ahoy! September 8, 2012 . Back

we’ve gone through, we’ve row l-r: Jennie Knapp, Pauline Knapp Spruce,

been dependant upon and Beth Koski, Lisa Denomie, Donny (Roy) Koski,

regularly use the National Kid- Nancy Lamb, Joanie Alvarez, Front Row l-r:

Rhena Alvarez, Jose Alvarez, Kylie O’Hara,

ney Foundation as a resource. Hailey Lamb, Shelby Lamb, and Grover.

They are helpful, kind, and

they give us hope. They assist

with medical and financial issues, emotional support, and coordinating

services. Chip and I would not be where we are now—today, without

the support of this wonderful organization.

The National Kidney Foundation sponsored a walk to raise funds to

continue their work on Saturday, September 8, 2012, in Milwaukee,

Wisconsin. We formed a team, which we lovingly named Chip’s Ahoy

(after Chip’s boat) to raise funds. The team consisted of myself, my siblings (Bonnie, Sharon, Jeanne, Jennie and Chip), and several other

KBIC members and descendents. Miigwech to the KBIC Tribal Council

for their generous donation of $500 toward our team effort. Your

thoughtfulness is deeply appreciated and helps provide kidney patients

with assistance they otherwise would not have. Our goal was to raise

$1,000 for the cause. We raised $1300! Kidney failure is prevalent

amongst Indian people, as the leading causes of kidney failure are heart

disease, diabetes, and alcoholism – all of which are major health issues

in Indian country.

Be the sitter that all parents and kids want! The Safe Sitter®

Course will be offered free of charge. Safe Sitter is a eight-hour

one-day program that will be held October 12th. Students need to

bring a sack lunch and snacks will be provided. Participants must

be at least 11-years-old by the class start date and pre-registration

is required by October 8th. For more information call Heather

Wood Paquet at 906-353-4546 or e-mail at hwood@kbic-nsn.gov.

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The Community Walk Against Domestic Violence commences at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 5, 2012, when the Community will register at

the walk site located at the corner of McGillan

and Lyons Streets in Baraga, Michigan. Paul

Halverson will conduct a pipe ceremony and

drumming will follow by the Four Thunders

Drum. At 5:00 p.m. participants will walk from

the registration site to the Big Bucks Bingo Hall

in a demonstration that is community strong,

working together to end violence. Transport vehicles will be available if you are unable to walk

the complete route.

President Warren (Chris) Swartz, Jr. will welcome participants at the Big Bucks Bingo Hall

followed by a balloon release. Paul Halverson

will offer an opening prayer for this year’s event.

The guest speaker this year is Robin PoorBear

(aka Robin Charboneau). Robin is a Spirit Lake

Nation member and is recovering from sexual

abuse/domestic violence/chemical dependency.

Robin PoorBear will share an intense subject

with her audience and speaks out about recovery. She will touch your heart and core to help

you define who you are and may trigger emotions deep within you. Drumming and a feast at

6:45 p.m. will complete the evening.

Everyone is invited and urged to attend this

powerful event. Our Community is strong—

working together to end violence!

NEW EMPLOYEES AT THE OFFICE OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

The Office of Violence Against Women Programs & Services will be providing

emergency and outreach programs to assist individuals and families affected by

domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. The Niimi Gimiwang Transition Home, which will provide emergency shelter for families will tentatively be open for business by November. Final house details and staff training

must be completed before opening the doors for service. More details on an official opening will be announced in future newsletters or call (906) 353-4598 for

current program information.

Cherie Dakota (left) has been hired as the Office of Violence Against Women

(OVW) Programs and Services Team Lead. Cherie has twenty-three years postMasters experience which includes working with families and children, crisis intervention, counseling, and educational and early childhood programs. “I am excited

to be part of developing a safe place for people in our community and setting up a

24-hour help line,” Cherie said. “Crises occur around the clock, not just between

8 and 4:30 p.m.”

On the personal side, Cherie and Brad Dakota have been married for 19

years. Their son Frederick is a junior at Baraga High School, and daughter Savannah is a freshman at the University of Michigan.

Clara Corbett (right) was hired as one of three unit managers for the

Niimigiimiwang Transitional Home. She brings with her many years of experience

working with families and is eager to share her knowledge and spirituality.

DENOMIE PARTICPATES IN RESEARCH PROJECT AT THE SMITHSONIAN FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL

The Smithsonian Folklife Festival is an annual celebration of culture

from various regions of the world. It typically attracts more than one million visitors each year. The Festival is held outdoors on the National

Mall in Washington, D.C., between the Smithsonian museums, June 27July 1 and July 4-8, 2012. This year, the Festival featured three main

programs: Campus and Community;: Public and Land-grant Universities

and the USDA at 150; Creativity and Crisis: Unfolding The AIDS Memorial Quilt; and Citified: Arts and Creativity East of the Anacostia River.

The Inter-Tribal Council of MI is part of a research project with MSU

focused on developing ways to help teachers provide high quality educational activities for children so they are ready for kindergarten upon

completion of Head Start. This research partnership, titled Wiba Anung,

was asked to participate in the Smithsonian Folklife Festival this year.

Terri Denomie, KBIC Head Start Center Director, said, “It was an

amazing experience, something that may only happen once in a lifetime

and to be asked to be a part of this Festival was a great honor to me!

Back row, Cathy Barnes a volunteer, Terri Denomie, KBIC Head Start Children of all walks of life visited our booth. I sang a couple songs in

Center Director, and Ann Belleau ITC Head Start Director. Front row,

Ojibwe and learned one of the songs in Spanish and Italian from chilJessica V. Barnes-Najor, Ph.D., Associate Director, UniversityCommunity Partnerships, University Outreach and Engagement with dren who visited! Watching the 4th of July Fireworks in our Nations

her son Ari, and Mickey Kilpatrick Little Traverse Bay Band Center Di- Capital was a memory I'll always have with me too!”

rector.

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Patrick

LaPointe

was hired as a Wildlife

Technician with the Keweenaw Bay Tribal

Natural Resources Department and began in

his position September

10. Patrick said, “In my

position I have been

working mostly with

fishery duties: the upkeep, tending to the

fish needs, and of

course some paperwork. In this coming

Picture by KBTNRD staff.

week, we will be releasing some Brook Trout and will begin on Sturgeon assessments.”

Patrick is the son of Pat LaPointe and Christine LaPointe.

He currently resides in Baraga with family, and enjoys spending quality time with his girlfriend, Rebecca Ellenich, and her

son, Ayden.

Patrick’s hobbies include: hunting and fishing, spending

time with friends and family, camping, and just being in the

great outdoors. “This is the ideal job for me because I love

nature,” he stated. “I feel I’m doing something I really enjoy,

whether it is cleaning the tanks or whatever. I have always

enjoyed wildlife and was raised around the sport of fishing.”

Patrick is a 2010 Baraga High School graduate and plans

on enrolling in college classes in the very near future to further

his educational experiences. Patrick said, “I am very grateful

to be employed by my Tribe in a position that I very much enjoy and it is something that I am all about. Thank you!”

Heather Maki was hired

as a Technician in the

Health Center's Pharmacy.

“I was born, raised, and

graduated in Baraga, and

plan to live my days out in

the Skanee area with my

partner Brad,” Heather said.

“The greatest joy in my life is

our very active three-yearold son, Thomas. I am the

oldest of three born to Larry

Swartz and Julie Maki, and

a granddaughter of Barbara

and the late Clyde Swartz, Picture by Lauri Denomie.

as well as the late Art and

Pat Maki, all of Baraga.

I like drinking coffee, collecting rocks, rides and walks

through the woods, camping, picnicking, looking at waterfalls,

and finding different views of the ‘Big Lake.` I've tried gardening, and I like it. Oh yeah...shoveling snow and swatting mosquitoes are not fun, but it is something I do in my spare time.

As a member of the Community, I know what a blessing

the Health Center is to us and what an addition the Pharmacy

made. I am glad to be a part of it and I look forward to helping

you!”

LEGAL AID CLINIC

A legal aid clinic will be available to Tribal members on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m, in the second floor

conference room at the KBIC Tribal Center. The clinic is provided

by Michigan Indian Legal Services, for questions call 1-800-9686877.

WHIPP Taskforce Employee Walking Challenge/Tribe 2 Tribe Walking Challenge

Baraga, Michigan area participants for the KBIC Employee Walking Challenge/Tribe 2 Tribe.

Congratulations to KBIC on

their third place win of all the

Tribes in Michigan for the Tribe

2 Tribe Walking Challenge. This

challenge was held in conjunction with the WHIPP Taskforce

Walking Challenge. KBIC had a

total of 42,117,700 steps or

about 21,059 miles. KBIC had

the most participants of all the

Tribes and were nearly double

of the Tribe with the second

highest number of participants.

The Tribe 2 Tribe Challenge

began May 22, and concluded

on July 17, 2012. For the third

place victory, KBIC earned

$1,000 toward our wellness programs, and each participant received a weather resistant media pouch.

The WHIPP Taskforce Walking Challenge was held May 21,

through August 12, 2012, with a

total of 85 participants who

walked 62,471,142 steps or

about 31,236 miles. Heather

Wood-Paquet, Health Promotions Educator, said, “This is the

third year the WHIPP Taskforce

held this challenge. We have

incentive prizes for participation

and prize drawings for people

who have hit a designated segment goal. But the best reward

is that this event helps encourage our employees to be active!”

Marquette, Michigan area participants for the KBIC Employee Walking Challenge/Tribe 2 Tribe.

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MICHIGAN

EVERY NATIVE VOTE COUNTS!

Over 1 million eligible American Indians and Alaska

Natives were not registered to vote in the 2008 elections.

That's 34 percent of the total Native population over 18. Our

Native Vote can have a game changing impact on elections

at the local, state, and federal level. The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community urges our members to Register to Vote and

then head to the Polls on Election Day! It is vital that our

Voice is heard. We need to Vote for our future, our children

and our culture.

Voter Registration Deadline: October 30.

Polling Locations: https://webapps.sos.state.mi.us/mivote/

Polling Times: 7:00 a.m. (EST) and 7:00 a.m. (CST) to 8:00

p.m. (EST) and 8:00 p.m. (CST). Small portions of the state

are in Central Time.

WISCONSIN

Voter Registration Deadline: October 17, or completed in

the local voter registration office up to 5:00 p.m. one day before the election, or completed at the polling place on election

day.

Polling

Locations:

https://vpa.wi.gov/

VoterSearchScreen.aspx?Language=en-us

Polling Times: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (CST).

EDUCATION

MINNESOTA

It is important that Native Voters are informed about candidates for office and key issues and that candidates are aware

of and attentive to Native issues. We also need to be encouraging more Native leaders to run for local, state, and federal

office.

Our Native Vote Coordinator is Jennifer Misegan. If you

have any questions or if you need information to Register to

Vote in your area, please contact her at (906) 353-6623 ext.

4111 or at jennifer@kbic-nsn.gov.

Voter Registration Deadline: You may register to vote by

mail or in-person at your county courthouse (at least 20 days

before the election to appear on the roster) or you may register at your polling place on election day.

Polling Locations: https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us

Polling Times: 7:00 a.m. (EST) and 7:00 a.m. (CST) to 8:00

p.m. (EST) and 8:00 p.m. (CST). Relatively small portions of

the state are in Central Time and so the vast majority of the

polls are closed by the time indicated Eastern Time, when the

networks feel they can project.

Questions to Consider Before You Vote!



Does the candidate know and understand the U.S.

Constitution and how it pertains to Indian Nations?

The Constitution is the legal foundation that recognizes Indian Nations as sovereign governments, so it is critical that

your representative will fully understand and respect its importance.

Does the candidate understand the constitutional relationship between the U.S. Federal Government and

federally-recognized tribes?

American Indian and Alaska Native tribes have a unique

government-to-government relationship with the U.S. government that has existed since the formation of the United

States.

Does the candidate understand tribal sovereignty?

An understanding of tribal sovereignty is vital for adequate

representation. Tribal sovereignty allows tribes to regulate

tribal land, taxes, zoning, resources, and the conduct of

tribal members.

Does the candidate support tribal sovereignty and self

determination?

Self-governance is essential if tribal communities are to

continue to protect their unique cultures and identities. In

order to move forward, tribal communities need representatives that will honor and support tribal sovereignty in the

national arena.

What is the candidate’s motivation for running?

Is the candidate running because they want to bring good

to the community? Will this individual be the most cohe-

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sive voice that will represent the entire community? Be

cautious when assessing whether the candidate is running

for you or for him/herself.

Has the candidate visited your reservation or tribal

community?

It is almost impossible to truly realize the unique challenges

and obstacles that Indian communities have without witnessing it in person.

Does the candidate have personal integrity to keep

specific campaign promises related to Indian Country?

Although it may be unpopular, will the candidate support

and defend tribal interests?

What about the candidate or their past behavior makes

you confident they will keep their promises?

Candidates tend to make promises, so it is important to

look at their history. Do they actually follow through with

their promises or do they just say what the voters want to

hear?

When has the candidate been true to their word even

to their own harm?

Actions speak louder than words. If the candidate has

stood up for Indian issues in the past, then there’s a good

possibility that he/she will do it again.

If the candidate has already served in office, what was

their voting record?

Indian County needs representatives who will support and

advocate on behalf of tribal members!

FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ON

INDIAN RESERVATIONS (FDPIR)

NET MONTHLY INCOME STANDARDS*

(Effective October 1, 2011)

*The net monthly income standard for each household size is the sum of the applicable Supplemental

Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) net monthly

income eligibility standard and the applicable SNAP

standard deduction.

48 Contiguous

United States:

House

hold

Size

Use this

amount

SNAP Net

Monthly

Income

Standard

SNAP Standard Deduction

$ 908

$147

$1,055

$1,226

$147

$1,373

$1,545

$147

$1,692

$1,863

$155

$2,018

$2,181

$181

$2,362

$2,500

$208

$2,708

$2,818

$208

$3,026

$3,136

$208

$3,344

Each additional member

+ $319

Alaska:

Household

Size

FDPIR Net

Monthly

Income

Standard

Use this

amount

SNAP Net

Monthly

Income

Standard

SNAP Standard Deduction

$1,134

$252

$1,386

$1,532

$252

$1,784

$1,930

$252

$2,182

$2,329

$252

$2,581

$2,727

$252

$2,979

$3,125

$260

$3,385

$3,524

$260

$3,784

$3,922

$260

$4,182

Each additional member

FDPIR Net

Monthly

Income

Standard

+ $399

FDPIR Income Deductions—see 7 CFR 253.6(f)

Earned Income Deduction — Households with

earned income are allowed a deduction of 20 percent

of their earned income.

Dependant Care Deduction — Households that

qualify for the dependent care deduction are allowed

a deduction of actual dependent care costs paid

monthly to a non-household member.

Child Support Deduction — Households that incur

the cost of legally required child support to or for a

non-household member are allowed a deduction for

the amount of monthly child support paid.

Medicare Part B Medical Insurance and Part D

Prescription Drug Coverage Premiums — Households that incur the cost of Medicare Part B medical

insurance and/or Part D prescription drug coverage

premiums are allowed a deduction for the monthly

cost of the premiums.

FDPIR Resource Standards—see 7 CFR 253.6(d)

$3,250 for households with at least one elderly or

disabled member.

$2,000 for households without any elderly or disabled members.

EDUCATION INCENTIVE PROGRAM

The Keweenaw Bay Education Committee offers the Education Incentive Program to local KBIC tribal students. Monetary incentives are awarded at the end of each of the four

marking periods of the academic year. Awards are given for Honor Roll and Perfect Attendance. Students must meet the following criteria:

1. Must be enrolled KBIC members.

2. Must reside in one of the following four counties: Baraga, Houghton, Ontonagon, or Marquette.

3. Must attend a public or private school.

A student’s Honor Roll status is defined according to the regulations of their school district. Students in grades four through twelve are eligible to receive this award.

Perfect Attendance follows the school policy also but time for doctor or dental appointments and funerals may be allowed. Please contact the following people for more information:

L’Anse Area Schools – Shellie Denomie 524-0367 shdenomi@laschools.K12.mi.us

Baraga Area Schools – Helen Jondreau 353-6661 hjondreau@up.net

All others contact Amy St. Arnold 353-4117 amy@kbic-nsn.gov

Houghton, Ontonagon, and Marquette students must provide a copy of student report

card. If attendance is not noted on the card, please have a school official document by signature. Report cards may be mailed to Keweenaw Bay Tribal Center, Education Office,

16429 Beartown Rd. Baraga MI 49908.

NEWS FROM OUR KBIC ELDERS

Elders volunteering for various functions are eligible to

participate in the various activities which are approved at

scheduled elder’s meetings.

Senior volunteers may sign up to attend A Brule’ Christmas Show, at the Black Bear Casino Resort, on Saturday,

December 15, 2012. Sign up will close on November 16,

2012. See Loretta for more information or call 353-7691.

These trips are provided via the Senior Fund Raising Account.

The Ojibwa Elder regular monthly meeting will be held

on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at 12:30 p.m. at Senior

Center.

The Ojibwa Senior Citizen Pasty Sale will be held on

Thursday, October 25, 2012. Please call in your pasty orders by Wednesday, October 24, 2012, by calling 353-7691

or 353-6096. Senior volunteers—we need your help for this

pasty sale on Wednesday, October 24, and Thursday, October 25, 2012.

WALK-IN CLINIC USE AND

CONTRACT HEALTH SERVICES

Baraga County Memorial Hospital has recently expanded

hours of the Walk-In clinic to 24-hours/7-days a week.

Contract Health Services (CHS) will continue to cover use of

the Walk-In Clinic on weekends, holidays, or other days that the

Medical Clinic is closed. CHS will not cover use of the Walk-In

Clinic when the Medical Clinic is open, from 8:00 am - 4:40 pm.

Evening use of the Walk-In Clinic for non-emergent symptoms

will not be covered when the Medical Clinic is open during the

day.

CHS payments cannot be made for services our clinics could

reasonably provide during regular business hours.

If you have any questions about CHS contact Becky Tussing

RN, Associates Director, at 906 353-4521.

All Tribal Veterans’ Meeting at the Lighthouse, Sand Point, will be

held every third Wednesday of the month at 1900 hours. All Tribal

Veterans Welcome!

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OCTOBER 2012 Calendar

Oct 2.: Constitutional Committee Meeting,

1 pm, Council Chambers;

Oct. 3: Reg. Sat. Council Meeting, 10 am,

Harvey Committee Center;

Oct. 5: Chelsey LaFernier Memorial Walk

— Community Walk Against Domestic Violence, 4 p.m.;

Oct. 10: Legal Clinic, 8 am;

Oct. 17: SORNA meeting, 2 pm and 6:30

pm. Veteran’s meeting, 7 pm;

Oct. 21: Harvey Halloween Party, 3 pm;

Oct. 25: Ojibwa Senior Pasty Sale;

Oct. 26: KBIC Teen Halloween Dance, 8

pm;

Oct. 27: KBIC Youth Halloween Party, 12

noon.

~ submitted by newsletter editor

Events occurring throughout KBIC are

welcome to be listed on the Calendar of

Events. Contact newsletter@kbic.nsn.gov

to list your events. Some events are more

detailed FYI within the newsletter. For upto-date

event

listings,

visit

www.ojibwa.com and click on calendar.

For Youth events, see @ www.ojibwa.com,

click on youth club, or contact 353-4643/

Main Office at Youth Club, or 353-4644 for

the facility attendants or the Kitchen/craft

rooms.

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

Employment Opportunities

http://www.kbic-nsn.gov/html/personnel.htm

For current job listings,

complete job announcements, applications and

closing dates contact:

KBIC Personnel Department, 16429 Bear Town

Road, Baraga, MI 499089210 or 906-353-6623, ext

4176 or 4140 or visit:

www.ojibwa.com.



On-Air Announcer — October 3, 2012

Board Operator (on-call) — October 3, 2012

On Call positions:

* Pharmacist (on call)

* Unit Manager OVW Parttime

* Unit Manager (New Day)

* Account Executive Sales

* Cashier

* Receptionist/Clerical

Worker

* Cleaning Person

* Youth Program &

Facility Attendant

* Family Aide

* Van Driver

* Youth Program & Facility

Attendant

* RNs and LPNs

* Community Service

Supervisor

* Family Aide

SORNA

MEETINGS

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Zeba Indian Mission United Methodist

Church on Zeba Road, Zeba, MI

2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community is now a fully independent Sex Offender Registration Jurisdiction for activities required by the Sex Offender

Registration and Notification Act.

The meetings are designed to educate

Tribal members and residents living within

the L’Anse Reservation about the current

status of KBIC as a SORNA registration

jurisdiction. Any questions regarding how

sex offender registration and notification

works, the requirements for registration, or