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All You Need To Know About The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
Gichi Manidoo Giizis - Great Spirit Moon - January 2009
Issue 55
Tribal Council Members:
BEAR TOWN FIRE FIGHTERS VEHICLES ARRIVE
Warren C. Swartz, Jr., President
Susan J. LaFernier, Vice-President
Toni Minton, Secretary
William E. Emery, Asst. Secretary
Jennifer Misegan, Treasurer
Larry J. Denomie III, CEO
Doreen Blaker
Elizabeth D. Mayo
Michael F. LaFernier, Sr.
Elizabeth (Chiz) Matthews
Jerry Lee Curtis
Frederick Dakota
Pictured above during a break at the Saturday, December 6, 2008, Tribal Council Meeting,
are members of the Keweenaw Bay Tribal Council with crew leaders of the Keweenaw Bay
Firefighters. Keys were exchanged for the newly arrived vehicles, two 350 vans and one 350
truck which were purchased by the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community for the Keweenaw Bay
Firefighter Program. Back row—(left to right) Asst. Secretary William “Gene” Emery, Treasurer Jennifer Misegan, President Warren “Chris” Swartz, Councilmember Jerry Lee Curtis;
Middle row—Council member Michael LaFernier, Sr., Secretary Toni Minton, Council member
Elizabeth “Chiz” Matthews, Council member Elizabeth “Popcorn” Mayo, Council member Frederick Dakota, Vice President Susan LaFernier, Front row—KB Firefighter George DeCota,
Council member and KB Firefighter Doreen Blaker, KB Firefighter Charlie Gauthier, and KB
Firefighter Tom Chosa. Missing from photo is Council member/CEO Larry Denomie III.
KBIC ELECTIONS HELD DECEMBER 13th
Baraga registered KB voters cast their
ballots at the Tribal elections held on Saturday, December 13, 2008, at the Ojibwa Senior Citizens building in Baraga. The L’Anse
registered KB voters cast their ballots at the
Zeba Methodist Church. The Primary Elections held November 1, 2008, put the top four
candidates from each district on the General
Election ballot. Baraga District candidates
were Larry Denomie III, Gary F. Loonsfoot,
Sr., Sandra L. Pittsley and Isabelle Helene
Welsh. L’Anse District candidates were William “Gene” Emery, Elizabeth “Chiz” Matthews, Joe “Shawanung” Dowd, and JoAnne
Racette.
Immediately following closing of the polls
on Saturday, December 13, 2008, preliminary
counts were announced by the election workers. In the L’Anse District, William “Gene”
Emery received 238 votes, Elizabeth “Chiz”
Matthews
received
243
votes,
Joe
“Shawanung” Dowd received 211 votes, and
JoAnne Racette received 225 votes. William
“Gene” Emery and Elizabeth “Chiz” Matthews
have secured a three year term in the L’Anse
District. For the Baraga District, Larry Denomie III received 216 votes, Gary F. Loonsfoot,
Sr. received 236 votes, Sandra L. Pittsley re-
ceived 220 votes and Isabelle Helene Welsh
received 243 votes. Gary F. Loonsfoot, Sr.
and Isabelle Helene Welsh have secured a
three year term in the Baraga District.
The election results are on the agenda to
be considered for certification by Tribal Council at the meeting to be held January 10, 2009.
SPECIAL POINTS
OF INTEREST:
•
December 6, 2008,
Tribal Council meeting
•
KBIC Elections Held
•
New Year’s Resolution:
Shed Pounds (of CO2) in
2009
•
Even Start’s Family Circle
•
Sally Brunk Featured Artist
•
KBIC Christmas Celebrations
•
Drug Conviction Report
•
New Employees
•
Ojibwemowin
•
Deepest Sympathy
(1) Bezhig
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: SHED POUNDS (of CO2) IN 2009
When we use energy generated from fossil fuels like natural gas and electricity generated from coal or natural gas, we are contributing to the
emission of greenhouses gases, such as carbon dioxide (CO2) and other air pollution. Make a resolution to follow these steps to reduce the
amount of energy you use and your carbon footprint. (Bonus: You’ll save money on your energy bills, too!!)
• Reduce lighting costs
Energy Savings
CO2 Savings (in lbs)
2%
480
Turn off lights when not in use: Make a habit of turning off the lights when you leave the room.
You can also install motion sensors that automatically turn the lights off when unoccupied.
8%
1920
Replace light bulbs: Replace incandescent light bulbs with more efficient Compact Fluorescent
Light bulbs (CFLs) that use ¼ of the electricity and lasts up to 10 times longer!
• Don’t heat or cool empty rooms
Energy Savings
CO2 Savings (in lbs)
2%
480
Close vents in unused rooms. Turn down thermostat when away from home. When you go on vacation, turn your thermostat down at least 10 degrees from when you are home. Turn off air conditioners when you leave the room.
• Turn off electronics
Energy Savings
CO2 Savings (in lbs)
2%
480
If you’re going to be away from your appliances for more than an hour, turn it off when you
leave.
5%
1200
Eliminate phantom load: most electronics use electricity even when they’re off. Plug them into a
powerstrip and then switch off the entire strip, or unplug electronics and appliance when not in use.
• Shift load to off-peak times
Energy Savings
CO2 Savings (in lbs)
Use energy at night: Demand from the power sources peaks at mid-day when most people are
using power, falls at night, and then begins rising again in the morning. To reduce demand on
power sources (when determines expansion of dirty power plants and polluting power sources), shift
your load whenever possible. Wash clothes or run the dishwasher at night, when everyone is sleeping.
• Wash in cold
Energy Savings
CO2 Savings (in lbs)
7%
480
Turn the temperature knob on your clothes washer to cold: Washing in hot water uses twice
the energy, and modern washers and detergents make it possible to get your clothes as clean as
washing in hot water.
• Air-dry
Energy Savings
CO2 Savings (in lbs)
5%
1200
Use the air-dry option on your dishwasher or leave the door open overnight.
10%
2400
Opt to hang your clothes to dry on a clothesline or drying rack instead of using the clothes
dryer.
• Weatherize
Energy Savings
CO2 Savings (in lbs)
5%
1200
Plug energy leaks: make sure the shell of your home—the walls, ceilings, windows, and doors
are properly sealed and insulated. Hire a contractor or seal leaks around windows and doors your
self with weather stripping or caulking.
• Reduce water usage
Energy Savings
CO2 Savings (in lbs)
3%
720
Reduce the amount of water you use: fix leaks and install low-flow faucets, showerheads, and toilets available at most home improvement stores. Take shorter showers and make sure the load is
full when washing clothes.
• Programmable thermostat
Energy Savings
CO2 Savings (in lbs)
10%
2400
Purchase a programmable thermostat from your local hardware store: Set the thermostat
lower at night while you are sleeping and during the day while you are at work.
• Insulate water heater
Energy Savings
CO2 Savings (in lbs)
1%
240
Add an insulating cover to your water heater: Insulating your water heater can save on heat loss
by 25-45%. Blankets are available at most local hardware stores.
• ENERGY STAR/Upgrade appliances
Energy Savings
CO2 Savings (in lbs)
2%
480
When it comes time to replace appliances, make sure you choose energy efficient models. Look for
the ENERGYSTAR logo. The savings for an Energy Star TV are listed to the left.
• Upgrade water heater
Energy Savings
CO2 Savings (in lbs)
Go tankless: Tankless, or on-demand, water heaters heat the water when you need it, rather than
constantly heating a tank of water, and deliver a constant supply of hot water. On-demand water
heaters are 24-34% more efficient for homes that use 41 gallons or less of water daily. Tankless
water heaters can be found at home improvement stores.
14%
3360
Solar hot water; Solar hot water systems use the sun’s energy, collected by solar cells, to heat a
tank of water.
• Efficient windows
Energy Savings
CO2 Savings (in lbs)
14%
3360
Replace single-pane windows: Replace your single-pane windows with more efficient ones to re
duce the loss of warm or cool air from your home. Double-pane windows insulate more in colder
climates, gas-filled windows with low-emissivity (low-e) coatings will reduce heat loss.
• Landscaping
Energy Savings
CO2 Savings (in lbs)
2%
480
Strategically plant trees and shrubs: In warmer months, deciduous trees and shrubs can provide
shading and cooling on south-facing walls. In winter months, coniferous trees and plants can act as
a wind shield.
• Energy Audit: Performing an Energy Audit in your home will identify ways more ways to save energy, use less electricity, and plug energy
leaks. Some utilities will perform energy audits, although a professional whole-house energy audit is more comprehensive and will save you more
money in the long run.
For more information on energy efficiency measures, contact the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
Natural Resources Department at (906) 524-5757.
(2) Niizh
December 6, 2008 — Tribal Council Meeting
The Tribal Council held their regularly
scheduled Saturday Tribal Council meeting on December 6, 2008, at the Big Bucks
Bingo Hall in Baraga, Michigan. Warren
C. Swartz, Jr. presided over the meeting
with Susan LaFernier, Toni Minton, William
E. Emery, Jennifer Misegan, Larry Denomie III, Doreen Blaker, Jerry Lee Curtis,
Michael F. LaFernier, Sr., Elizabeth (Chiz)
Matthews, Elizabeth D. Mayo, and Fred
Dakota present. President Swartz shared
numerous Thank You and For Your Information items addressed to Council. The
President’s report was unavailable.
Susan LaFernier gave the Vice President’s Report. Vice President LaFernier
offered the community’s condolences to
the family of Clyde Swartz. The Vice
President reported she attended the Seventh Generation Feast and Community
meeting on November 19th held by the
Natural Resources Department, CARE
Committee and the Parks & Recreation
Committee where ideas and information
were shared to increase self-sufficiency
through sustainable development regarding energy.
Vice President LaFernier thanked the
departments for their work in preparing the
‘09 budgets and to those who used the
KBIC Comprehensive Strategic Plan for
accomplishing goals with next year’s funding.
Vice President LaFernier attended a
meeting on November 24th with CEO Larry
Denomie, Mike LaFernier on behalf of
Tribal Construction, and the Tribal Clinic
staff regarding the second floor water burst
at the Donald A. LaPointe Medical Center.
Health Director Carole LaPointe, CEO
Larry Denomie and the entire medical
clinic staff are to be commended for their
efforts in getting the emergency situation
under control.
Our comments and expert report have
been submitted to the EPA in regards to
their consideration to grant a UIC
(Underground Injection Control) permit to
Kennecott for the proposed Yellow Dog
mine. We have been informed by the
DEQ that the construction of a core shed
building (cleared land); improvements of
existing roads for exploration purposes;
the installation of a temporary power line
for environmental cleanup activities at the
Humboldt processing facility do not appear
to meet the definition of “mining of nonferrous metallic minerals” or “mining activities” and therefore are not subject to a
mining permit under Part 632. We have
not yet been informed of a decision from
the administrative hearing officer in our
contested case hearing.
Larry Denomie gave the CEO report for
November. CEO’s office spent a good
portion of the month preparing and meeting on the ’09 budgets and Tribal Council’s
final approval is anticipated shortly. Final
wage adjustments were seen by enterprise
employees on their November 14th paychecks.
The CEO attended the Seventh Generation Feast on November 19th held to
introduce and gain input on the Strategic
Energy plan which included a presentation
by the Engineers Without Borders plan for
the Sand Point project.
Two amendments have been approved
by Tribal Council to the Emergency Funding Policy which will now allow tires to be
purchased for a member’s vehicle as long
as other requirements of the Vehicle Repair section are met. The second amendment allows for non-tribal members to apply for the $400 medical care fund for enrolled minor tribal members. Also included
in this provision is the ability for a nonnative spouse to apply for their tribal member spouse.
On November 23rd the Donald A. LaPointe Health Center suffered major damage due to a water line break in the second floor break room. Carole LaPointe,
Health Director, who took charge of the
situation, had been called when the situation was discovered. The damage is significant and affected both floors of the
south wing; costs are still being calculated.
Services were cancelled due to the damage through December 1st, and interim
plans were developed to aid members
needing services. On December 1st, the
north wing reopened for limited services.
Many staff reported to work to aid in the
situation and Tribal Construction began
the demolition of the damaged areas to aid
in drying out the internal structure. Everyone who aided in this horrific event is to be
commended. Once our insurance carrier
is able to complete their assessments, we
will be able to determine how and when to
proceed.
Toni Minton presented the Secretary’s
Report. During the month of November
2008, the Tribal Council had one regular
meeting, nine finance/special meetings
and one special meeting. The regular
Tribal Council meeting was held on November 8, 2008, and is reported in the December 2008, Tribal Newsletter. The following actions occurred during the finance/
special meeting held on November 5,
2008: approved minutes of January 12,
2006, September 6 and 9, 2008; approved
the Government Christmas Party with a
comedian, a meal from the Migizi
Wadiswan, two drink tickets for all attendees, and a $25 gift card from the Pines
for all governmental employees; and
Council began budget review with department heads. The following actions occurred during the finance/special meeting
held on November 6, 2008: certified the
Primary Election Results of (Baraga District) Larry Denomie III, Gary Loonsfoot,
Sr., Sandra Pittsley and Isabelle Helene
Welsh, and (L’Anse District) William
“Gene” Emery, Elizabeth “Chiz” Matthews,
Joe “Shawanung” Dowd, and JoAnne
Racette; approved the following resolutions – KB1636-2008 Mary Wilson Land
Acquisition, KB1637-2008 Donald Stolp
Lease Modification, KB1639-2008 Kyle
Stein Residential Lease, KB1642-2008
Ronald Hueckstaedt Recreational Lease,
and KB1643-2008 Kim Klopstein Recreational Lease; agreed that the Traditional
Funeral Room will be able to be used at
the discretion of the President; amended
the Emergency Fund Policy to include tires
for vehicles; approved the bid of UP Engineers and Architects for the installation of
a monitoring well and development of a
corrective action plan for the former Pines
Gas Station; approved Tribal Construction
as the low bid for site inspection for the
Draper Lakeshore Brownfield Property;
approved the payment to the Village of
Baraga for Spring Cleanup in the amount
of $4048; and Council continued budget
review with department heads. Budget
review continued during the Finance/
Special meetings on November 7, and 12,
2008. The following actions occurred during the finance/special meeting held on
November 13, 2008: held grievance hearing for case #006-08 and overturned the
decision of management in the case,
granting lost wages and removal of suspension from the employee’s records; approved a donation of $8000 in cigarettes
from the Pines for the National Guard
107th Company; agreed to receive bids for
a new well for Collette Gemingnani; approved resolution KB1644-2008 and the
renewal fee of $7500 for the NIGA; agreed
to donate excess ash seeds to the national
seed databank; and Council continued
budget review with department heads.
The following actions occurred during the
finance/special meeting held on November
14, 2008: approved meeting minutes of
January 23, 2006; denied the request of
Ontonagon members for annual bonus
benefits; held the Second Reading of Proposed Amendment to the Gaming Ordinance 2008-05, amendment was later
withdrawn; agreed to move forward with
starting our own pharmacy and to apply for
a State of Michigan Pharmacy License;
raised the salaries of radio salesmen;
agreed to allow eleven-year-old tribal
members who have had hunters’ safety to
hunt in our home territory under parental
supervision; and Council continued budget
review with the department heads. The
following actions occurred during the finance/special meeting held on November
21, 2008: approved the meeting minutes
of January 27, 2006; approved the contract of comedians Powwow Jam for the
Christmas Party; agreed to put a streetlight
at the Cote/Emery location on Bayshore
Road; agreed to move the Human Resource Office’s files and payroll records to
the Enterprises Offices, effective January
1, 2009, and October 1, 2009, respectively; agreed for the CEO to supervise the
Human Resource Office; approved a replacement contract for Earl Otchingwanigan; approved the contract renewal of Media Services Group for the radio stations;
approved up to $3500 for the Gemingnani
water project; approved $450 in Pines Gift
cards for the Drum Social held at OCC;
and Council continued budget review with
the department heads. The following actions occurred during the finance/special
meeting held on November 24, 2008: approved a donation of $700 to Denise Maki
for a wheelchair ramp; and completed
budget reviews with the department heads
(pending final approval). The following actions occurred during a special meeting
held on November 26, 2008: held the
Third Reading of Proposed Tobacco Ordinance 008-02; approved Proposed Tobacco Ordinance 2008-02 as amended;
increased the Baraga Seniors’ Christmas
Party amount to be equal per senior to
what the Marquette seniors receive for
their party; approved the meeting minutes
of February 4, and 7, 2006, and September 18, 25, 2008; approved the business
license of Donald and Jason Messer doing
business as Da Shack; agreed to have a
feasibility study completed for a new gas
station in L’Anse; approved resolutions
KB1645-2008 Baraga 2% Distribution and
KB1646-2008 Marquette 2% Distribution;
Continued on page eight.
(3) Niswi
EVEN START’S FAMILY CIRCLE
Ken Marshall has
been hired under the
land use planning
grant as the GIS Specialist. He is originally
from the Ann Arbor
area. Ken is a 2001
graduate of NMU and
has been in the GIS
field for eight years.
He is a six year active
duty veteran with the
U.S. Coast Guard and
a total of nine years
with the C.G. reserves. Ken lives in
the Pelkie area with his loving wife Christine and their newborn
Chloe Grace, who was just born on October 24th.
Ken states, “I’m privileged to work for the Keweenaw Bay
Indian Community. I look forward to building and coordinating
the GIS system from the ground up for many departments into
the future.”
Michelle Maki has
been hired as the Assistant Librarian for the
Ojibwa Community Library. Michelle is a KBIC
member born and was
raised between Baraga
and Florida. Michelle is
the daughter of the late
Victory Ann (Darcy) Mleko
and Mike Mleko of Pequaming, Michigan. She
is currently residing with
her husband Jeff and their
three girls, Samantha,
Nicole and Jenna in
Baraga with Jeff’s mom
(grandma) Phyllis Maki.
Michelle was recently employed at the Indian River Medical
Center in Vero Beach as the Administrative Secretary to
Women’s Health care and was attending college part time to
become a RN. Michelle and her family decided to move back
home to be closer to their family and friends, especially
grandma Phyllis and grandpa Mike. Michelle accepted the Librarian job to help teach her children ways to learn better, do
research and further her goal to become a registered nurse.
Michelle also works part-time with BHK and as an on-call receptionist at the Tribal Center.
Shellie Denomie has been
hired as the new KBIC Tutor
at the L’Anse High School.
Shellie states, “I will be working with children grades sixtwelve. I enjoy working with
and helping the children of our
community.”
For the past
seven years, Shellie was a
teacher at the KBIC Early
Head Start and Head Start.
Shellie is a 2001 graduate
of Baraga High School. After
completing high school, she
attended LSSU in Sault Ste.
Marie for a semester, transferred to NMU for a semester
and moved back home where she has been attending classes
at KBOCC. Shellie is a 2006 graduate with a degree in Early
Childhood Education.
Shellie enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing
softball, bowling and snowmobiling. She is the daughter of
Mike and Terri Denomie.
Shellie states, “I look forward to working with ‘Our Future
Leaders!’”
(4) Niiwin
Just as the circle is a Native American symbol of the wheel of
life, it is also KBIC Even Start’s symbol of community, family, and
unity. This Baraga County family literacy program strives to build
and strengthen the circle through family-focused activities that support the educational goals of all of its participants.
Family Circle is a weekly gathering of KBIC Even Start participants that brings together the educational components of the program through intergenerational literacy activities. Infants and children arrive with their parents, grandparents, or maybe even an uncle, ready to explore and interact in a home-like setting. A familystyle lunch is often the starting point of the Circle after which families break off into small clusters to visit and share parenting experiences. “One important thing we have discovered,” states program
coordinator, Gail Juntunen, “ is that a meal shared together helps
to strengthen our sense of relationship.”
The Circle continues to grow as learning activities are introduced and facilitated with the encouragement of the program
team. Families choose books from the center’s growing library of
children’s literature and practice effective reading techniques with
their children to encourage language development and establish a
life-long love of books. “You often forget who is teacher and who is
learner,” one staff member remarks. “Our parents enjoy showing
others their best strategies for reading and playtime.” Family Circle
provides opportunities for parents to learn from each other as well
as from scientifically-based center resources.
Activities move at a comfortable pace during Family Circle with
both structured and flexible interactions available to meet the interests of each family. One of the most popular activities is designing
digital story-telling books. Juntunen explains, “Cameras are always available to capture the special, or even ordinary moments in
each family’s week. Photos are then downloaded at our digital
scrap-booking station where adults and children can create pages
for their photo-documented ‘Family Story’ books. This year we are
expanding this high-interest activity with three work stations and
supplies for book-binding.”
The Circle begins to draw to a close as afternoon naptime provides a quiet time for parents to gather for a parenting video or
schedule their next home visit. In her role as cultural outreach and
home visitor, Christine Awonohopay likes her job as a facilitator of
learning. “I like building the relationships between parent and child.
Our whole team works together to help parents see themselves as
their children’s first and best teachers.”
“The dream-catcher is an appropriate logo for KBIC Even
Start’s family literacy program. It not only emphasizes our motto:
‘Dare to Dream,’” states Juntunen, “but it also illustrates the circle
of support we strive to build with each family as they pursue their
educational goals while gaining strength as parents.”
KBIC Even Start Family Literacy Program serves the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community as well as the entire Baraga
County area. To learn more about this family-centered literacy
program, call 353-8161. Family Circle photo was taken by KBIC
Even Start student, Leia Mix.
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
PROGRAM ON
INDIAN RESERVATIONS
NET MONTHLY INCOME STANDARDS
FOR THE 48 CONTIGUOUS UNITED
STATES AND ALASKA
(Effective October 1, 2008)
48
Alaska
Contiguous
United States
Household
Size
Income
Limits
Income
Limits
1
$1,011
$1,330
2
$1,311
$1,705
3
$1,611
$2,080
4
$1,914
$2,455
5
$2,239
$2,830
6
$2,564
$3,205
7
$2,864
$3,580
8
$3,164
$3,955
Each additional member
+ $300
+ $375
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.
Income Deductions—see 7 CFR 253.6(f)
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.
Earned Income Deduction — Households with
earned income are allowed a deduction of 20 percent
of their earned income.
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.
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.
* Can not be on food stamps.
SALLY BRUNK FEATURED ARTIST AT NMU
On Tuesday, November 4,
2008, Sally Brunk was featured as one of the Native
American Artists at the Northern Michigan University’s Program in celebration of Native
American Heritage Month
sponsored by NMU’s Center
for Native American Studies.
Poet and writer, Sally
Brunk ,presented a Poetry
Reading.
Sally has been writing for
approximately 20 years but
states she has “become more
serious about it in the last ten
years.” Sally has been published previously within books
containing numerous authors,
but The Cliffs, Summer
Soundings, is the first book that she has solely written and has had published. She has
joined together in this venture with Jim Denomie (LacCourte Orielles Chippewa), a talented artist whose illustrations are featured throughout the book. The book contains a
collection of Sally’s writings (poems) over the years which themes on Native traditions
and of her family. Brunk and Denomie were assisted in their book project by Ed Gray of
Miskwabik, (the Ed Gray Studio Gallery) of Calumet.
Sally Brunk (Lac du Flambeau and KBIC Chippewa) was born and raised on the Keweenaw Bay Indian Reservation (Baraga, MI) and is the daughter of Betty and the (late)
Albert Brunk, Sr. She is the youngest of eight siblings.
Sally stated, “I began writing as a way to get my feelings out there. It felt like more of
a need.” She is currently working on a second book which will be a book about her dad.
Sally says, “Not just his struggle with cancer but a celebration of his life as well. I hope
to have it published by the end of February.”
The Cliffs, Summer Soundings can be purchased through Mikswabik, Ed Gray Gallery
(906-337-5970) for $17.50 or you can purchase directly from Sally Brunk by emailing her
at salrb@hotmail.com.
5th Winter Traditional Pow-Wow
Saturday, January 24th, 2009
Niiwin Akeaa Community
Center, Baraga, MI
Honoring our Tribal Council
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Grand Entries: 1:00 p.m.
& 6:00 p.m.
Potluck Feast: 5:00 p.m.
We are pleased to announce
the services of
Dr. Rebecca Schultz,
Pediatrician,
for our children.
Beginning January 8, 2009
Please call the KBIC Medical
Clinic for your child’s appointment
353353-8700
Welcome a new baby girl, Brooklyn
Marie Summers, born 11/26/08, to Diane
Denomie and Charles Summers. Brooklyn weight 7 lbs. 9 oz. and was 20 inches
long at birth.
Available Thursdays,
12:30—
12:30—4:30
Intertribal Timber Council
Scholarship Announcement
For Native American/Alaskan
Natural Resource Students
Deadline:
January 30, 2009, 5 p.m. PST
Award:
$2,000 for college students (number of awards varies
per year),
$1,500 for graduating senior high school students
Purpose:
The Truman D. Picard Scholarship Program is
dedicated to the support of Native American students
pursuing a higher education in Natural Resources.
Required Material:
The Education Selection Committee will
review and rank only those applicants who completely address each area. Please be specific. Incomplete applications will not be covered.
1. Letter of Application: The letter must include your name,
permanent mailing address, email address if available, and
phone number. It should be a maximum of two pages in
length, and discuss the following:
2.
A. Interest in natural resources
B. Commitment to education, community and your culture.
C. Financial need. Students who have completed the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
should attach the Student Aid Report or have the
report sent to the ITC office.
Resume.
3.
Three signed letters of reference, preferably on letterhead.
4.
Evidence of validated enrollment in a federally recognized
tribe or Alaska Native Corporation, as established by the U.S.
Government. A photocopy of your enrollment card, front and
back will suffice.
Transcripts: ALL students must include transcripts.
5.
All requested information MUST be receive by the close of business (5 p.m.) January 30, 2009, for consideration. For more information, please visit our website www..itcnet.org. Fax (503-2821274) and email (itc1@teleport.com) submission are acceptable
as long as we receive them by 5 p.m. January 30, 2009, and the
original is mailed and postmarked by January 30, 2009.
Inquiries and applications should be directed to the Intertribal Timber Council Office —
ATTN: EDUCATION COMMITTEE
INTERTRIBAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
1112 N.E. 21st Avenue, Suite 4
Portland, Oregon 97232-2114
(503) 282-4296
The Intertribal Timber Council (ITC) has cooperative financial aid
agreements with the University of Washington and Salish Kootenai
College. Recipients of the ITC Truman Picard Scholarship are
eligible to receive additional scholarships including tuition waivers.
For more information, visit the ITC website or contact the colleges
directly.
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CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS AT KBIC
The KBIC Children’s Christmas parties
were held on Saturday December 13th at
the Niiwin Akeea Recreational Facility. Kid’s ages 0-11 had their party from 12
-3 pm, where the kids and their families
were served a meal, played games, won
prizes, participated in cake walks and got
the opportunity to visit with Santa and Mrs.
Claus. The Baraga Fire Department also
volunteered their time to give kids rides in
the fire trucks during the party. All kids at
the party received a bag of candy and a
special present.
The party for kids ages 12 and up was
held from 6-9 pm. The kids at this party
also enjoyed a meal, the chance to participate in several games including, unwrapping gifts with oven mitts, partner gift wrapping using only one hand, a cupcake eating
contest and several rounds of bingo. The
kids were very enthusiastic about the
games and were given the chance to win
one of many great prizes. All kids at the
party were also given a $25 gift card.
KBIC Youth would like to send out a
special thank you to everyone who helped
prepare for the party, by wrapping, decorating, etc. as well
as the people
who helped out
at the party and
all of the people who donated food and
baked goods.
Photos continued on page eleven.
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KBIC — CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS — MARQUETTE COUNTY
KBIC Marquette Senior Dinner
The Senior Christmas Dinner was
held on Saturday, December 13, 2008,
at the Ojibwa Housing Community Building. A new highlight of the dinner included music provided by The Country
Ramblers which included music from the
1970’s and 1980’s. Loads of laughing,
dancing, socializing and dining were
shared by all who attended. Beautiful
flower arrangements were created for
centerpieces by Marina Abbott and Mary
Scholfield and were given away during the drawings.
KBIC Marquette Youth Party
The UP Children’s Museum has been
a special place for the Marquette KBIC
Youth Party to be held. The party took
place on Sunday, December 14, 2008.
A free year long membership was made
available for KBIC Tribal Members who
were registered. Thank you to Jim Edwards and the UP Children’s museum
staff for assisting to ensure that our party
is always a great success year after
year. New to this year’s party, Santa
was available throughout the party.
Families enjoyed Little Caesars pizza
and many other dishes prepared by families who attended. Thank you to all who
brought a dish to pass, and Officer Tony
Carrick for assisting with the presents.
The children shared with Santa what
they wanted for Christmas.
Thanks
Santa for stopping and sharing a couple
hours of your time with our children.
KBIC Marquette Teen Party
The Teen Party was held at the Ojibwa
Housing Community building on Saturday, December 20, 2008. A new perspective of what a dance is took place
this year; it turned out the evening was
enjoyed by all by playing musical chairs
and limbo. Extreme concentration was
shared by the kids this year to ensure
they were able to be the first to sit in a
chair. Laughs were shared by the viewers and
others who saw lap sitting, kids just sitting on
the floor hoping they were sitting in a chair and
others sitting on half of their chair hoping they
were the first one to have sat. It turned out
many who just wanted to be a spectator joined
in on the fun by the end of the evening. It was
a great time!
KEWEENAW BAY INDIAN COMMUNITY
OFFICE OF CHILD SUPPORT
SERVICES
427 N. Superior Ave. • Baraga, MI 49908
In Tribal Court Building
Phone: 906-353-4566 • Fax: 906-353-8132
• Email: ocss@kbic-nsn.gov
• Establishment, Enforcement and
• Location of Custodial and
Modification of Child Support Orders
Non-Custodial Parents
• Paternity Establishment
• Community Education
We provide the following services:
“Your Children…Our Priority”
http://www.kbic-nsn.gov/html/ocss.htm
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Nov. 8, 2008 Council Meeting continued from page three.
approved the Reciprocity Declaration of
the Michigan Department of State; and
held a grievance hearing for case #007008 and agreed to reinstate the employee
and extend his probation period for 90
days.
Jennifer Misegan presented the Treasurer’s Report for November 2008. Tribal
Council approved the second yearly 2%
distributions to the local units of government per our 1993 consent judgment. The
amount distributed for our Baraga Casino
was $150,710.24 and the Marquette
amount was $185,069.89. This calculation
is based on the net win of class III gaming
or slot machines. The breakdown follows:
(Baraga) Baraga County $31,835.95,
Baraga School District $38,327.18, Baraga
Township $12,824.44, Baraga Village
$9,858.85,
L’Anse
School
District
$19,129.14, L’Anse Township $2,156.21,
L’Anse Village $1,578.47, Baraga Village/
Baraga Fire Department $10,000.00,
Township of Baraga/Bay Ambulance
$25,000.00, (Marquette) City of Marquette/
Native American Student Association
$16,000.00,
Sands
Township/Sands
Township Park $10,000.00, City of Marquette/Women’s Center $10,000.00, West
Branch Township/West Branch Community Center $10,000.00, Chocolay Township $45,654.00, Marquette County/
UPSET $30,000.00, Marquette County/
Aging Services $5,000.00, Marquette
County/Pregnant & Parenting Program
$2,500.00, Marquette County/Dental Prevention Education $8,000.00 Marquette
County Superior Watershed Youth Program $10,000.00, Marquette County/
AMCAB $24,000.00, Forsyth Township/
Fire Department $8,000.00, and Marquette
Area Public Schools/Title VII $5,915.00.
Eight-percent payments (Marquette in the
amount of $740,279.53, Baraga in the
amount of $602,841.03) were also made
this month pursuant to the 2000 consent
judgment or stipulation that was entered
into between the Keweenaw Bay Indian
Community and the State of Michigan in
order to keep our Marquette Casino open.
Our accounting staff have been preparing
for the annual audit. The Christmas Gift
Check distribution went well. Treasurer
Misegan thanked Violet Friisvall, Myrtle
Tolonen, Ginny Ann Jermac, Nancy
Voakes, Sarah Beaver, Diana Chaudier
and Jeanne Kauppila for all their hard work
to get the checks out and processed.
Vice President Susan LaFernier presented KB1647-2008 for the Weed & Seed
Continuation Grant. Motion by Elizabeth
Mayo to approve Resolution KB16472008 which reads as the Keweenaw Bay
Tribal Council formally supports a continuation grant application for the Weed
& Seed Program from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Community Capacity Development Office, to continue funding for the
Weed & Seed Program; and that the
Tribe commits to a 25% match of cash
or in-kind services, up to the amount of
$58,333, to be used toward the total
program costs, supported by Michael
LaFernier Sr., eleven supported, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, motion carried.
Michael LaFernier Sr. sought assistance for elderly and disabled tribal members to have their porches and sidewalks
shoveled. It was the consensus of the
Council for such a program to be implemented, and it was suggested for Michael
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LaFernier Sr. to research different alternatives to make this service available for our
elderly and disabled and for the alternatives to be presented to Council at their
next meeting.
CEO Larry Denomie brought forward a
request by KBIC Head Start and Early
Head Start for a renewal in their child care
license. Motion by William “Gene” Emery to approve a renewal of the license
for KBIC Head Start and Early Head
Start for a period of three years, supported by Michael LaFernier Sr., eleven
supported, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, motion carried.
President Warren “Chris” Swartz presented a request by certain family members of Clyde Swartz for financial assistance in attending the funeral proceedings.
Motion by Doreen Blaker to grant emergency funding in the amount of $250
each for Fred Altenberg, Carl Altenberg,
Ward Swartz, and Jean Swartz to assist
with their attendance at the Clyde
Swartz funeral, supported by Frederick
Dakota, ten supported, 0 opposed, one
abstained (Mayo), motion carried.
Council passed Department Head Reports for September 2008, and October
2008, and approved meeting minutes of
December 20, 2005, September 11, 2008,
September 25, 2008, and October 1, 2008.
A photo opportunity with the new vehicles
purchased for the KBIC Firefighters took
place before entering into closed session
with RD Curtis of Keweenaw Bay Outpatient,
Treasurer
Jennifer
Misegan
(donations), Attorney John Baker, and
President Warren “Chris” Swartz on the
agenda.
After closed session the Council approved a $75 bonus for all Enterprise,
Pines and Radio Station employees. They
also approved December donations which
include $5000 to the Salvation Army,
$1000 to the American Indian College
Fund, $100 to the Baraga Elementary
Yearbook for a full page ad, $500 for the
Anishinaabemowin Teg 2009 Language
Conference, $500 to the Baraga Volunteer
Fire Department for their Children’s Christmas Party, $250 to the Eagle Auxiliary for
their Children’s Christmas Party and
$1000 to the American Red Cross. Lastly,
Council approved a donation of $2590 for
Recovery Request #002-08.
Our Deepest Sympathy
Clyde B. Swartz
May 29, 1937—December 2, 2008
CLYDE B. SWARTZ, 71, of Baraga,
passed away suddenly at his home Tuesday morning, December 2, 2008. He was
born in Zeba, MI, on May 29, 1937, the
son of the late John (Mickey) and Clara
(Knapp) Swartz. Clyde attended schools
in L'Anse and Dexter, MI. On June 18,
1960, he married Barbara Jean Darcy at
St. Ann's Catholic Church in Baraga.
Clyde worked on the Great Lakes on
the ore boats, Ann Arbor Construction,
Baraga Manufacturing, Pettibone, YACC
and Tribal Construction.
Clyde then
started his own business, CBS Trucking
and worked for the Baraga County Tourist
Association. Clyde groomed trails for 28
years and found much joy in doing this.
Clyde was a member of the Keweenaw
Bay Indian Community and served on the
Tribal Council for nine years. He was a
member of BCTRA, the Eagles, and the
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Ojibwa Senior Citizens. Clyde loved to
travel with them (seniors) and was grateful
for all the trips he was able to go on with
his friends. Clyde enjoyed spending time
with family and friends, his Sun and
Moons, hunting, watching westerns, and
listening to the good ole' country music.
He loved listening to Dick Storm every Saturday and Sunday morning. Clyde also enjoyed attending local high school football
and hockey games and watching the Red
Wings!
Mr. Swartz is survived by his loving
wife, Barbara, "Lovey" of 48 years, children, Terri (Mike) Denomie, Larry
"Fulla" (Julie) Swartz, Patti (Art) Maki,
Peggy Sue Swartz (John Harden), and
Andy Emery, his former son-in-law Jim Byykkonen, grandchildren Damian, Courtney
and Bobby Joe Swartz, Darcye, Brittany,
and Heather Maki, Shellie and Mikey Denomie, Barbie Byykkonen, Carol Lafriske
and Toni Garrison, his great grandchildren
Peyton Denomie, Trevor Williams, Nicklas
and Noah Schulze, Natalie McGeshick and
Katie Garrison, brothers and sisters, Bill
(Anna Mae) Swartz, Wayne (Ann) Swartz,
Pearl Thoresen, Jerry (Sandy) Swartz,
Dolly Sapcut, Ward (Nancy) Swartz, Roland (Cheryl) Swartz, and brother-in-law
Fred Dakota. Several nieces, nephews
and cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his son, Joey.
Funeral services for Mr. Swartz were
held at on Thursday, December 4, 2008, at
the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel,
L'Anse with Pastor John Henry officiating.
The Reid Funeral Home assisted the family.
Ruth Marie Curtis
(November 17, 1939 - December 20, 2008)
Ruth Marie Curtis, 69, of L’Anse,
passed away on Saturday, December 20,
2008, at Wood Haven where she had been
residing. She finally went to join her loving
son and family after a short term struggle
with cancer.
Ruth was born November 17, 1939,
daughter to the late Percy and Lillian
(Champagne) Curtis. She grew up in
L’Anse and then lived in Wakefield for
many years; returning to L’Anse about 18
years ago.
She was a loving mother of Steve
Conley of L’Anse, Todd Conley of Bergland, John Conley of Hurley, WI, Leroy
Hamm of Baraga, Terri Hamm of the Minneapolis area, and Robert Tiosh and
Keturah Tiosh Peterson who have preceded her in death. She is also survived by
five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Her brother Martin Curtis and sister
Frances Curtis also preceded her in death.
Ruth Curtis was a member of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday,
December 23, 2008, at the Jacobson Funeral Home in L’Anse. Fr. Augustin George
officiated. The Jacobson Funeral Home
assisted the family.
DRUG CONVICTION REPORT
In a continuous effort to
reduce the illegal use of
controlled substances in
our community, the Drug
Task Force has requested the publication
of pertinent information
regarding any convictions of the Controlled
Substances section of the KBIC Tribal
Code §3.1706. The Tribal Court has
agreed to comply with the Drug Task
Force’s request and will publish a Drug
Conviction Report on a routine basis.
Kyle Dean, case # 08-093, Controlled
Substance (possession) – 1st offense
Factual Basis: Defendant was in possession of Ritalin without prescription.
Sentenced on 12/03/2008 to:
1. $300 fine.
2. 180 days jail, 30 days to be served, 150
days suspended. Defendant will be financially responsible for lodging fees
and other expenses while incarcerated.
3. Defendant will be responsible for restitution of the prescription when determined.
4. Defendant is to obtain a new substance
abuse screening and is to follow the recommendations of that screening until
successfully discharged.
5. Defendant is to follow the recommendations of the mental health screening.
Must attend a mental health session one
time weekly until discharged by the provider for that service.
6. 18-24 months of alcohol and drug restricted probation with the $10 monthly
probation fee. Defendant is financially
responsible for costs associated with
drug and alcohol testing.
7. Defendant is to have absolutely no contact with the victims, Carolyn Taisto,
Cody Petoskey, and Andrew Petoskey,
throughout his probation period.
8. Defendant is to report to the probation
officer on his first day released from jail.
9. Banishment from the Keweenaw Bay
Indian Community Reservation – suspended. (Any probation violations, the
defendant will serve all suspended time
and the suspended banishment will be
lifted).
responsible for costs associated with
drug and alcohol testing. [concurrent
with 08-093]
6. Defendant is to have absolutely no contact with the victims, Carolyn Taisto,
Cody Petoskey, and Andrew Petoskey,
throughout his probation period.
7. Defendant is to report to the probation
officer on his first day released from jail.
8. Banishment from the Keweenaw Bay
Indian Community Reservation – suspended. (Any probation violations, the
defendant will serve all suspended time
and the suspended banishment will be
lifted).
FOR SALE: Home with three
bedrooms, two baths, full basement, garage and fireplace. Located on leased land at 16299
Bear Town Road, Baraga, MI.
$85,000.
For more information contact
Russell Kinnunen at 353-7828.
ATTENTION: ALL TRIBAL
COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN
Applications for Small Boat and Large
Boat Commercial Fishing Licenses for
the Year 2009-2010 Commercial Fishing
Season are available at the KBIC License
Department located in the KBIC Tribal
Center. The new license year will begin:
May 1, 2009. Applications must be returned to the Licensing/Motor Vehicle
Office by: Friday, February 13, 2009. All
applications for licenses will be reviewed
and selected by the Tribal Council. The
license fees are: $75.00 for Small BoatOn Reservation; $200.00 for Small BoatOff Reservation; and $500.00 for Large
Boat-Off Reservation. All tribal members
who apply must have completed the required U.S. Food and Drug Administration Hazard Analysis and Critical Point
(HACCP) training and present a copy of
the certificate with the application. A Boat
Safety Fishing Vessel Examination with
a certified official must be completed and
that documentation must be provided with
the application. The application also requests fishing vessel information including
the vessel name, number & length.
For Boat Safety Inspections, Contact:
Officer Tim Tilson/KBIC Conservation
Officer Dale Goodreau/KBIC Conservation
U.S. Coast Guard/Hancock
353-6626
353-6626
482-1520
Kyle Dean, case # 08-094, Controlled
Substance (use) – 2nd offense
Factual Basis: Defendant did use the
Ritalin prescribed to another individual.
Sentenced on 12/03/2008 to:
1. $600 fine.
2. 180 days jail, 60 days to be served,
120 days suspended. Defendant will
be financially responsible for lodging
fees and other expenses while incarcerated.
3. Defendant is to obtain a new substance
abuse screening and is to follow the
recommendations of that screening until successfully discharged. [concurrent
with 08-093]
4. Defendant is to follow the recommendations of the mental health screening.
Must attend a mental health session
one time weekly until discharged by the
provider for that service. [concurrent
with 08-093]
5. 18-24 months of alcohol and drug restricted probation with the $10 monthly
probation fee. Defendant is financially
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Mission: To provide affordable and attractive housing opportunities in a safe
and healthy environment to qualifying tribal members of the Keweenaw Bay
Indian Community, encourage self-improvement of the community’s low income families and provide employment opportunities.
Programs and Services provided by the KBOHA:
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Low income rental homes and apartments
1. 158 Homes/apartments in Baraga
2. 50 Homes in Zeba
3. 40 Homes in Marquette/Harvey
Supportive housing/transitional housing to help address family issues;
New, custom built, super-insulated homes for homeownership on Beartown
Road;
Home buyer training to prepare members for home ownership;
Financial literacy training to improve members’ financial skills;
Home maintenance training to improve members’ ability to maintain
homes;
Home rehabilitation program to improve the condition of member-owned
homes;
Home emergency assistance program to remedy negative conditions in the
home;
Individual development account program – a 4:1 matched savings program
for member goals that include:
1. Down payment assistance for home purchase;
2. College tuition and expenses for residents;
3. Business expansion/start-up expenses;
4. Home repair for member-owned homes;
5. Credit repair for homeownership;
6. Vehicle purchase for work/school.
Low cost home improvement loan program for qualifying tribal members;
Low cost tax preparation program for residents and tribal members;
Surplus FEMA mobile home program for tribal members;
Stipend program covering mileage and child care expenses for residents
attending college;
Affordable curbside trash service for residents and members;
Prescription subsidy program to reimburse tribal elders and disabled
households for prescriptions purchased;
Ojibwa Building Supply Do It Best- providing tribal employment, quality affordable building supplies and profits for housing programs;
Ojibwa Builders construction company- providing tribal employment, quality
affordable construction, and profits for housing programs;
Market rate rentals - five rental properties in Baraga and one in Negauneeproviding profits for housing programs.
Ojibwa Housing Authority
Homeowner Program
Home Repair Program: The Ojibwa Housing Authority will
be taking applications for the Home Repair Program from
January 5, 2008, through February 18, 2008. For more information or an application call Natalie Mleko at 353-7117.
Financial Session: The Ojibwa Housing Authority will hold
a two part Financial Session on January 13th and January
20th from 1p.m. to 4p.m. These sessions are mandatory for
anyone who will be entering the Individual Development Account Savings Program. The session provides valuable information regarding handling and understanding finances
including information on credit reports and budgeting. For
more information or to sign up please call Christine LaPointe or Natalie Mleko at 353-7117.
ATTENTION
KBIC MEMBERS
The 2nd Reading of the
Proposed Mining Ordinance
2008-05 will be on Thursday,
January 8, 2009, in the
Ojibwa Casino Resort Conference Room at 6:00 p.m.
The Tribal council will receive verbal and written comments from Tribal members at the public hearing in accordance with the Legislative Process public hearing procedure adopted by the Tribal Council.
Copies of the proposed Mining Ordinance are available
at the Tribal Center, KBIC Donald LaPointe Medical Center, Pines Convenience Center, Bayshore BP, Ojibwa
Senior Citizens Center, Tribal Court, Commodity Foods
Center, Ojibwa Housing Office and Ojibwa Community
College. Copies are also distributed to all Departments
within the Tribe.
2009 WINTER SCHEDULE
LAUGH AND LEARN — OJIWBE LANGUAGE TABLE
Wednesday Nights 7—8:30 pm,
Ojibwa Casino Resort Motel Conference Room
This is an informal learning opportunity for all ages.
Attend when you can.
For more information contact: Debra Williamson 353-4178
Share Mining Madness, Water Wars
with friends and family. Here’s how…
1ST STEP COUNSELING SERVICE
If you are interested in starting or buying a business and don’t know what to do next…
Call Tina Durant @
(906) 353-2626 at
the Anishinaabe Anokii Center.
She will set you up with an appointment with a certified business counselor in the Baraga County area. Sessions are free and confidential.
1.) Watch it on the Internet –
“Mining Madness, Water Wars” will be available on-line at nwf.org/greatlakes very soon. In
addition, shorter portions of the program will also be on the same website, as well as on YouTube.
We encourage you to send links to these sites to friends and acquaintances who share your
concern for healthy Great Lakes.
2.) Get your own copy of the DVD –
We will happily send you a copy of the “Mining Madness, Water Wars” DVD. Due to the cost of DVD reproduction and shipping, we request a $5.00 donation per copy. Please fill out the form below and mail with your check
for $5.00 to:
NWF DVD Offer
c/o Summit PR
814 Summit Street
Sault Ste. Marie MI 49783
Please make checks payable to National Wildlife Federation.
Your Name:______________________________________________________
Street Address:___________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ___________________________________________________
E-mail address:____________________________________________________
You are invited to increase the amount of your check and we will consider the balance a contribution toward
NWF’s efforts to protect the Great Lakes from sulfide mining.
Thank you for your interest in protecting the Great Lakes!
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KBIC
YOUTH
CLUB will be having a
meeting on Sunday
January 11th, 6 p.m. at
the Youth Center to
discuss Rez Runners.
Feel free to bring
basketball
equipment, there will be
open gym at 7:30
p.m. Call Tyler at 353
-4643 or 353-4644 for
more information.
January 2009
Calendars Events
January 1 — New Year’s Day,
Tribal Gov’t Offices closed.
January 2 — New Year’s Holiday, Tribal Gov’t Offices closed.
January 8 — 6 p.m. Second
Reading of Proposed Mining Ordinance 2008-05 in the Chippewa Room.
January 10 — 9 a.m. Saturday
Tribal Council meeting in the
Chippewa Room
January 11 — 6 p.m. Meeting at
Youth Center to discuss Rez
Runners.
January 12 — Spring Semester
at KBOCC begins.
January 24 — 1 & 6 p.m. Grand
Entry at 5th Winter Traditional
Powwow.
Events occurring throughout KBIC
are welcome to be listed on the Calendar of Events. Contact newsletter@kbic.nsn.gov to list your events.
Events are more detailed FYI within
the newsletter. For up-to-day 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.
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Great Spirit Moon — January
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lonely — gashkendam
mean — gagwaanisagizi
merciful — zhawenjige
nervous — zegendam
nice — onizhishi
overexcited — onzaamenimo
peaceful — bangan
persistent — awanjish
possessed — majimanidoowaadizi
preoccupied — ondamendam
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submit an article,
or relate information or ideas on
possible articles
contact:
Lauri Denomie at
Newsletter @ kbic
-nsn.gov
or call 906-2010263.
To be added to
the mailing list or
to correct your
mailing address,
contact the enrollment office at
(906) 353-6623
ext. 4113.
M.A.P.S. Title VII
Indian Taco Dinner
Saturday, February 7, 2009
1-4 p.m. at Marquette Armory
Cost: Adult $ 8.00
Children under 12 $3.00
Student w/I.D. $5.00
Senior Citizen $5.00
This is a fundraising event to raise money for
the Marquette Title VII students to attend a Indian Fair (camp) at the end of the school year.
SEE YOUR
Keweenaw Bay
Indian
Community
Employment Opportunities
For current job listings, complete
job announcements, applications
and closing dates contact: KBIC
Personnel Department, 16429
Bear Town Road, Baraga, MI
49908-9210 or 906-353-6623,
ext 4176 or 4140 or visit::
www.ojibwa.com.
Licensed Practical Nurse,
closes 01/12/09
Public Health Nurse/Case Manager,
closes 01/12/09
AD HERE
newsletter @
kbic-nsn.gov
or call 906201-0263 to
Clinical Psychologist, until filled
Operations & Compliance Specialist,
closes 01/12/09
inquiry.
On Call positions:
* LPN
* RN
* Unit Manager
* Account Executive/Sales
* Child Care Provider
* Cashier
* Receptionist/Clerical Worker
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Happy New Year
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