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All You Need To Know About The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

Issue 60

Ode’mini Giizis - Strawberry Moon - June 2009

Tribal Council Members:

KEWEENAW BAY OJIBWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

HONORS CEREMONY AND COMMENCEMENT

Saturday, May 2, 2009, Keweenaw Bay

Ojibwa Community College held their commencement and honors ceremony at the Niiwin Akeaa Center in Baraga, Michigan. Three

students received their diplomas. Associate of

Applied Science degrees were awarded to

Brook Hiller (Early Childhood Education) and

Amy Jo Manning (Early Childhood Education).

An Associate of Science degree was awarded

to Charlotte Loonsfoot (Environmental Science).

Timothy Shanahan, Chairman of the Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College

Board of Regents, served as Master of Ceremonies. Four Thunders Drum provided the

music for the processional, honor song and

recessional. Posting of the colors was conducted by KBIC Honor Guard. Invocation was

given by Donald Dowd. OCC President Debra

Parrish presented the welcome and KBIC

Tribal President Warren “Chris” Swartz, Jr.

gave the Tribal Council address.

Terri Denomie, who gave the Commencement Address, has been the KBIC Head Start

and Early Head Start Director for seventeen

years and has been employed in the field of

Early Childhood for twenty-one years. She

served on the OCC Board of Regents for ten

years, was a member of the KBIC Education

Committee for fifteen years, the MICWA Committee for five years, and the Powwow Committee for eight years. She has also served as

a Tribal Council member for five years and as

a member of the National Indian Head Start

Director’s Association for eleven years. Terri

stated, “My greatest accomplishments in life

have been the twenty-five years of motherhood, my marriage of twenty-six years and the

last twenty months as grandma. This year I

intended to return to college to pursue a degree in Native American Studies and signed

up for a language class for three years. I’m

now committed to learning our language and

serving as an Apprentice with our Language

Revitalization Program.” During her address

Terri spoke of, “Two of our college graduates

have chosen Early Childhood as their interest.

Both are non-native, living in a native family

and raising their native children. All three of

these graduates already know and knew what

to expect as they all have their own children.

We, the parents, are our children’s first teachers. We, as parents, provide a variety of life

experiences for our children. We, as parents,

make many of their choices in their early

years. I give this piece of advice to so many

parents… be the parent you always wanted!

Remember what you as a child wished you

and your parents would have did or done, and

do it! Take time to nurture your children and

all the children that you come in contact with.”

She concluded her speech with words her

Grandma Stubby once told her, “The end of

wisdom… is to dream high enough not to lose

Warren C. Swartz, Jr., President

Susan J. LaFernier, Vice-President

Toni Minton, Secretary

William E. Emery, Asst. Secretary

Jennifer Misegan, Treasurer

Elizabeth D. Mayo

Michael F. LaFernier, Sr.

Elizabeth (Chiz) Matthews

Jerry Lee Curtis

Frederick Dakota

Gary F. Loonsfoot, Sr.

Isabelle H. Welsh

SPECIAL POINTS

OF INTEREST:

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2009 OCC Graduation Class — (left to right) Charlotte

Loonsfoot, Brook Hiller, and Amy Jo Manning (Valedictorian).

•

(left to right) Dean of Students, Kristin Tepsa, and Terri

Denomie, Commencement Speaker for 2009.

the dream in the seeking of it.”

Cherie Dakota and Kristin Tepsa presented

Scholastic and Honor Awards to several students from the Spring, Summer and Fall 2008

semesters (list on page six).

Georgenia Earring received the Student of

the Year Award. In less than a year,

Georgenia has gone from adjusting to her first

semester as a new student at KBOCC to becoming both KBOCC’s Student of the Year

and a published author. Georgenia’s essay,

“Loss of a Language,” has gone from being

one of the many homework assignments she

had to do for class to winning first place in the

Memoir/Personal Narrative Category in the

Tribal College Journal’s 2009 writing contest.

“Loss of a Language” will be published in the

Tribal College Journal’s Fall 2009 edition.

Amy Jo Manning was named Class Valedictorian. Amy was able to maintain excellent

academic standing while balancing school with

parenting five children and teaching full-time at

the KBIC Early Head Start.

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May 2, 2009, Tribal Council

meeting

Parental Awareness Seminar

and Dinner

KBIC EVEN START Families

create “Three Sisters”

Gardens

First Annual KBIC Environmental Fair

12th Annual Children’s Powwow

DHHS’ Mother Day Dinner

G.R.E.A.T. Gang Resistance

Programming for Youth

Ojibwa Housing Authority

News

Ojibwemowin

Veronica

Adams

received

the

Zoongide~ewin Award. The Zoongide~ewin

Award is awarded to a student for qualities of

courage and persistence in overcoming obstacles to the student’s educational goals. The

student is chosen by faculty for being an outstanding example of bravery, responsibility,

diligence, and good spirit. Veronica Adams is

a role model for her children, grandchildren,

and community by returning to school to pursue her lifelong dream of working in the field of

nursing.

Ryan Koski received the Outstanding

Freshman Award. Ryan was unanimously

chosen. He has earned a perfect 4.0 GPA

while carrying a full-time load. Ryan has been

actively involved in the campus community

from the start including participating in the organization of the student government. This

summer Ryan is participating in the Michigan

Colleges and University Partnership Program

between KBOCC and MTU.

The students chose Mary DeLine as the

Continued on page six.

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May 2, 2009 — Tribal Council Meeting

The Tribal Council held their regularly

scheduled Saturday Tribal Council meeting on

May 2, 2009, at the Ojibwa Casino Resort

Conference Room in Baraga, Michigan. Warren C. Swartz, Jr. presided over the meeting

with Susan LaFernier, Toni Minton, William E.

Emery, Jennifer Misegan, Jerry Lee Curtis,

Fred Dakota, Michael F. LaFernier, Sr., Gary

F. Loonsfoot, Sr., Elizabeth “Chiz” Matthews,

Elizabeth D. Mayo, and Isabelle Helene Welsh

present. President Swartz shared numerous

Thank You and For Your Information items

addressed to Council.

Warren “Chris” Swartz, Jr. gave the President’s report for April 2009. President Swartz

administered an oath to the Appellate Court

Judges at the beginning of the month. He attended a Baraga Township Board meeting

where he asked for their consent for the extension of the water line into the township. The

Board passed a motion approving our request.

President Swartz and Jerry Lee Curtis,

along with other Tribe’s representatives, attended a meeting in Washington DC with the

White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs where they discussed significant challenges tribes face such as attacks upon our

Tribal Sovereignty and Tribal Health Care.

The Bemidji area is the most under funded of

all (KBIC is included in the Bemidji area).

They urged the President to fully fund contract

support costs, and they pushed for a specific

funding distribution reform within IHS. The

formularies must be re-examined to ensure

more fair measures are utilized. They recommended that the President create a Tribal

Leader Advisory Committee to serve in the

reformation process. They supported Kenneth

J. Ermatinger, a Sault Ste. Marie Tribal member, as the Presidential Appointment to the

position of Chairman of the National Indian

Gaming Commission. They also requested

that the President support an amendment to

the Employee Free Choice Act that exempts

Tribal Governments.

Tribal governmental

leaders are concerned about the status of federal recognition of Tribal sovereignty rights.

Tribal leaders see the language of the Employee Free Choice Act as a threat to the sovereign status of Tribal Governments. Tribe’s

should be afforded the same exemption provisions as state and federal governmental entities and not be subject to the NLRB and the

Employee Free Choice Act. Michigan Tribes

requested the President’s support for the recognition and treatment of Tribes as governmental entities under the National Labor Relations Act and the Employee Free Choice Act.

President Swartz participated in a conference call with other individuals interested in

economic development. Topics included geothermal modular building systems (building

‘green’ houses on tribal lands) and high tech

communication systems. We have invited representatives from this company to meet with

our economic development committee in May.

President Swartz has received a letter from

John Tembruell, the Baraga County Memorial

Hospital Administrator, indicating the changes

to the CARES brochure were approved by

their Board of Trustees. Specifically, they

have removed any reference to the KBIC

Tribal Health Clinic and Indian Health Service

programs from the eligibility clause. The brochure referenced IHS and Tribal Health Fund

as insurance programs. This change should

be a significant benefit to KBIC community

members who may be eligible for the CARES

fund.

The Community also received a letter of

support from the Baraga County Board of

Commissioners regarding our application to

the EPA for a waste transfer station.

Susan LaFernier gave the Vice President’s

Report. Vice President LaFernier indicated

that she had just returned from a hearing involving the sales and use tax case in the U.S.

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Sixth District Court of Appeals in Cincinnati,

Ohio, where a panel of three judges heard testimony from our attorneys Dorsey and Whitney, and the state attorneys. Susan LaFernier

stated on behalf of those who attended with

her, (Mike LaFernier, Jerry Lee Curtis, and

Attorney Baker) that “because of the questioning they felt it went very well.” We don’t have

a date on the decision as of yet.

Susan LaFernier attended the Supportive

Housing Tour along with Debbie Picciano, Director of Community Assistance Programs,

Ojibwa Housing personnel, and New Day personnel. They toured three or four facilities in

Duluth. The tour was set up and funded by

Mr. Peterson of Supportive Housing for the

state. Information was gathered in conjunction

with the upcoming Drug Court program and a

new grant involving domestic violence housing.

Spring cleanup continues, and our faithful

volunteers are once again cleaning our roadsides and cemeteries getting ready for the Memorial Day services. Please make it a point to

attend the Memorial Day Services. The Cultural Committee is bringing back an old tradition of our people and is organizing a picnic at

the Pinery Cemetery after the Memorial Day

services.

Toni Minton presented the Secretary’s Report for April. During the month of April 2009,

the Tribal Council had one regular meeting

and three special meetings. The regular Tribal

Council meeting was held on April 4, 2009,

and is reported in the May 2009 Tribal Newsletter. The following actions occurred during

the special meeting held on April 17, 2009:

approved the meeting minutes of November

26, December 6, and December 11, 2008; approved the request of American Legion Post

444 for the purchase of linens and socks for

troops; approved Resolutions KB1659-2009

Hiring/Personnel Committee and By-Laws,

KB1665-2009 Parks and Recreation Committee and By-Laws, KB1667-2009 Lisa Denomie

Residential Lease; approved the appointment

of Lynn Haataja as Interim General Manager

of the Baraga Casino Resort; upheld the Manager’s decision in grievance case #008-09;

upheld the Manager’s decision in grievance

case #008-09; named the 7th Annual Kids’

Fishing Derby in honor of the Tiosh Family

Past and Present Fishermen; approved the By

-Laws of the Natural Resource Committee;

agreed to apply for the Solid Waste Transfer

grant; approved a donation of $2,850 for the

Presentation of the film “Older Than America”

at Northern Michigan University (June 6th,

2009); added $11,942 to the Special Projects/

Safety Coordinator budget for utilities; approved a donation of up to $250 for items from

the gift shop for the Ojibwa Seniors’ MIEA auction; approved 2009 Committee selections;

staggered the terms of the Gaming Commission with Dale Shalifoe receiving a three-year

term, Mike Duschene receiving a two-year

term and James Rasanen receiving a oneyear term; and approved a donation of $600

for the Parental Awareness Dinner. The following actions occurred during the special

meeting held on April 20, 2009: approved the

Consultant Agreement with Andrews Cultural

Resources; approved Resolution KB16692009 BIA Funding Eligibility Study for the

Ojibwa Community College; approved the Veteran’s budget for 2009; approved the services

agreement with Christine Edwards; and

agreed to post the General Manager’s position

at the Radio Station. The following actions

occurred during the special meeting held on

April 23, 2009: approved meeting minutes of

May 1, 2006; approved $45,000 in matching

funds for the Ojibwa Community College Carpentry Program; approved Resolution KB1671

-2009 Sand Point Master Plan and Construction Drawings Development; approved $900

for Nanette Beck for a medical emergency

travel request; approved Resolution KB16722009 and Letter of Support for Jessica Koski

for a White House Internship; agreed to reconsider the 2009 Committee selections at the

next special council meeting; and approved a

reward of $1,000 for the arrest and conviction

of those responsible for the eagle/deer incident.

Jennifer Misegan presented the Treasurer’s

report for April. In 2005, Council had approved an agreement with Commercial National Bank (CNB) for online banking regarding

our administrative account. Since CNB has

now merged with Superior National Bank

(SNB), we have the opportunity to view our

accounts on the same net teller account. Our

accounting department now has online access

to view balances, deposits and canceled

checks for all accounts with SNB. On April

22nd, Larry Denomie, CEO, Francis LaPointe

Jr., CFO and Treasurer Misegan met with representatives from SNB regarding collateralization agreements for our account. The SNB

representatives proposed a new program they

are offering called Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service or CDARS. This will

include insured FDIC protection of larger accounts that would not otherwise be protected.

The CFO will be researching this to determine

if it is practical for the Tribe. We did learn that

there are no longer limits on non-interest bearing accounts for FDIC protection in financial

institutions that are participants in the FDIC’s

Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program.

On April 27th, Francis LaPointe Jr., CFO,

Vice President Susan LaFernier and Treasurer

Misegan attended the annual Keweenaw Financial Corporation’s (KFC) Annual Stockholder’s meeting. They learned KFC did very

well in 2008 considering the tough economic

times.

President Swartz and Treasurer Misegan

participated in a conference call facilitated by

GLIFWC and included representatives from

LacVieux Desert, Lac du Flambeau and Sokaogon Chippewa regarding harvest limits in

the Western Upper Peninsula, outside of the

home territory of the Keweenaw Bay Indian

Community and negotiations with the Michigan

Department of Natural Resources. We expressed our concerns regarding LVD’s proposal to exceed the 6% of the Total Allowable

Catch (TAC) and to increase their quota in

lakes over 900 acres up to 10%. They discussed potential problems and the risks that

are involved and will affect KBIC.

President Swartz read the CEO report for

April 2009, as Larry Denomie, CEO was not

able to attend. The agent for the Tribe’s

Health Insurance provider has met with the

Wellness Program Task Force. A presentation

on the resources they have available to them

was provided in developing a comprehensive

Wellness Program. The Task Force will be

meeting in May to prepare a recommendation

for Council. It is clear that a program can provide participants a healthier lifestyle while the

Tribe will benefit by controlling rising health

care costs.

The Ojibwa Community College has completed the process of having a review team

visit to consider the institution for recommendation for initial candidacy status. It has been

reported the review went very well, and a review team report will be available in the near

future.

The Tribe’s former Tubcraft building located

in the Tribe’s Industrial Park will be made

available for the Ojibwa Community College’s

Wood Shop Training Program. The $50,000

USDA grant plus $45,000 matching Tribal

funds will be used to renovate and purchase

equipment for the program.

The Eagle Radio General Manager position

has been posted. Todd Overbeek will continue to serve as the Interim GM during the

hiring process.

Continued on page four.

Michigan Indian

Elders Association

Scholarship Program

MICHIGAN INDIAN ELDERS ASSOCIATION

2009 SCHOLARSHIP NOTICE

The Michigan Indian Elders Association (MIEA) is pleased

to announce that it will make available a minimum of four (4)

$500 scholarships and one (1) $1000 scholarship. The scholarships will be awarded to at least five qualified students with

the $1000 scholarship being awarded to the most qualified

student as determined by committee review and lottery, if necessary. Each student must be currently enrolled in a course of

study at, or have a letter of acceptance from, a public college,

university or technical school and must meet the following

qualifications.

QUALIFICATIONS – the student:

•

Must be an enrolled member ( copy of tribal card ) or be a

direct descendant of an enrolled member of one of the

MIEA constituent Tribes/Bands ( must be verified in writing

by your tribal Enrollment Department ).

• Must have successfully completed and passed all five

General Education Development (G.E.D.) equivalency

tests with a minimum score of 40 and an average score of

45 and must possess a G.E.D. certificate; or must have

graduated from an accredited high school with a 3.00

grade point average; or if currently enrolled at a college,

university or trade school, must have an accumulative

grade point average of 3.00.

• Must, except for special and extenuating circumstances,

attend college, university or trade school on a full-time basis.

• Must complete the provided application form and submit it

with required supporting documentation and the mailing

must be RECEIVED BY THE COORDINATOR no later

than June 22, 2009. (PLEASE NOTE, incomplete or late

applications will not be considered).

An application form can be obtained from the tribal education department or tribal senior office.

2009 KBIC FORESTRY SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE

The KBIC Education Department announces the availability of the 2009 KBIC Forestry Scholarship applications. The

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community has a vital interest in the

preservation of the land and forests on and near the reservation. The Tribal Council has approved two scholarships for

college students pursuing Forestry degrees. The scholarship

amount is $2,500 twice a year for up to four years. Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Enrolled Tribal member

Resident of Michigan, Wisconsin or Minnesota

Attending an accredited college/university in Michigan,

Wisconsin, or Minnesota

Enrolled as a full-time student

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Forestry documented by

their college

Eligible students must complete an application, submit an

essay detailing their interest in their chosen field and submit

a copy of their official transcripts (high school or college).

For more information and to request an application, contact Amy St. Arnold, Education Director at 906-353-6623, ext.

4117 or at amy@KBIC-nsn.gov. The application deadline is

August 3, 2009, at 4 p.m.

“TAXI”

BARAGA COUNTY RESIDENTS CALL:

(906) 231-3330

L.L. LYNX TRANSPORT IIC P.O. BOX 787 BARAGA, MI 49908

Most rides are only $5—$7!

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WE ALSO PROVIDE VEHICLE LOCKOUT SERVICES DURING REGULAR

BUSINESS HOURS.

BUSINESS HOURS: 10 A.M. — 2 A.M. Mon.-Sat., 3 P.M. — 12 A.M. Sun.

2009 ANN MISEGAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE

The KBIC Education Department announces the availability of the 2009

Ann Misegan Memorial Scholarship applications. The scholarship amount is

$1,000, twice a year for up to six years, and will be awarded to a new student

each fall. Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Enrolled Tribal member

Attending an accredited college/university

Enrolled as a full-time student

Pursuing a degree in a Health Care field

Resident of Baraga or Marquette County

Eligible students must complete an application, submit an essay detailing

their interest in their chosen health field and submit a copy of their official transcripts (high school or college).

For more information and to request an application contact Amy St. Arnold,

Education Director at 906-353-6623, ext. 4117 or at amy@KBIC-nsn.gov.

The application deadline is August 3, 2009, at 4 p.m.

KBIC EVEN START FAMILIES CREATE

“THREE SISTERS” GARDENS

As a family literacy program, KBIC Even Start

provides creative opportunities for participating

families to experience “hands-on” learning together through the integration of four essential literacy components: adult education, early childhood education, parenting education, and interactive literacy activities. One such activity this spring invited participants to experience language and literacy development with stories, seeds, and soup.

A recent Family Circle provided the setting for children and adults to gather

and explore the Native American tradition of the “Three Sisters Garden.” As

the children passed around some fresh beans, squash, and ears of corn, a

story was read aloud to them explaining the symbiotic relationship of the “Three

Sisters” and why the three vegetables grow so well together. Assisting the

Even Start team in this effort was Marie Harju, from MSU Extension’s Family

Nutrition Program, who provided helpful information on nutrition and gardening.

Following the story discussion, the adults prepared the vegetables for lunchtime soup. The children assisted by placing the produce in a pan so it could

cook while they began their planting activity. Together, parents and children

carefully planted seed starters according to written directions. Next they listened to tips on how to properly plant a “Three Sisters Garden” in a single

mound once the seedlings were ready. Participants and staff assessed the

large proposed garden area on the grounds of the KBIC Even Start Center and

marked off the areas each family chose for their individual gardens.

A lunch of “Three Sisters” soup was served along with fry bread. As a closing activity, parents and their children used Ojibwa words from the story to design family signs to post in their gardens. Each family received a copy of the

storybook and recipe for “Three Sisters” soup to take home.

KBIC Even Start is a free program of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

serving to strengthen the family literacy needs of low-income Baraga County

families with children under the age of eight. For more information on how this

program may benefit you or someone you know, call 353-8161.

NEWS RELEASE: Baraga County, May 21, 2009.

The Pinery Fire is currently burning in Baraga County, North of L’Anse

along the Skanee Road. Residents were evacuated on the Pinery Road and

west of Indian Lake Road. Evacuees were directed to the L’Anse Fire Hall.

Bear Town Wildland Fire Fighting Crews were dispatched to the Pinery Fire

yesterday afternoon and continue to be on the scene today. Additional crews

from the Ottawa and Hiawatha National Forests arrived this morning, bringing

the total to 80 fire fighters. Reports indicate approximately 685 acres appear

to be scorched. The Pinery Fire is estimated to be 85 percent contained. One

home was destroyed but there have been no injuries. Most of the land is

owned by the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. Several wooden grave

markings in the cemetery on Indian Cemetery Road were destroyed by the fire.

The D.N.R. and Bureau of Indian Affairs received assistance from the U.S.

Fish and Wildlife Services in Seney; Hiawatha National Forest; Ottawa National Forest; Baraga, L'Anse, Aura, Arvon Fire Depts.; Bear Town Wildland

Firefighters; Baraga County Sheriff's Department; Michigan State Police;

American Red Cross; and the Baraga County Office of Emergency Measures.

1ST STEP COUNSELING SERVICE

Pinery Fire, Baraga County, May 20, 2009

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.

http://www.lllynxtransport.com

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May 2, 2009 Council Meeting continued from page two.

John Mantila, Baraga Ojibwa Casino Manager, retired on April 22nd. John has served

the Tribe in management capacities for twenty

plus years. Council has placed Lynn Haataja

as the Interim General Manager while the

search for a permanent placement takes

place.

The Pre-Primary Program has initiated a

project to build a children’s library. Everyone

is invited to purchase a children’s book, volunteer to read it to the kids and then leave the

book to be added to the library. Or you can

just purchase a book and drop it off. The Preprimary Program is located within the Community Center, and for more information, you can

call 353-KIDS. (There is also a wish list of

books on Amazon.com under K.B.I.C. Pre Primary Program.)

Larry Denomie, CEO, attended a meeting

with Casino staff and the technical advisor of

Aristocrat Technologies who installed the Oasis System, AKA the player’s club system. A

significant change will take place in June

which will affect player’s club points. Currently

a player only needs to carry one card to gain

points through play at either of the Ojibwa Casinos. Due to problems in software, players

will be required to have a separate card for

each Ojibwa Casino. Staff is preparing the

customers for the change in an attempt to

make the transaction as smooth as possible.

We are once again in search of a Psychologist. The individual, who was offered the position, declined the offer due to personal reasons. The position has been reposted with the

hopes of filling the position within the next 3045 days.

April 22nd, the Tribe’s Natural Resources

Department, along with others provided an

outstanding event in conjunction with Earth

Day. The department provided information to

the public, local students and staff relating to

ways we can all help make the world we live in

cleaner, greener and a safer place.

Chris Gerard, Weed and Seed Coordinator,

implemented the GREAT (Gang Resistance

Education and Training Program) in the

Baraga Elementary School the week of April

20th. The program provides fourth and fifth

grade students with six lessons with will run

through the first week of June. Anthony Carrick, Keweenaw Bay Tribal Police Officer stationed in Harvey, is conducting the lessons.

Chris Gerard has indicated the program has

received positive feedback from the staff of the

school.

Joyce Chosa has been selected by the

Even Start Program as the second individual

to receive the Dream Catcher Award. Joyce is

employed at the KBIC Early Headstart Program and is currently the Education and Disabilities Coordinator.

Under New Business, Debra Picciano, Director of the Community Assistance Program,

presented Resolution KB1677-2009 Tribal

Weatherization Program. KBIC is applying for

a grant from the Department of Energy to assist in training existing staff on weatherization

and the possibility of hiring one staff position.

The amount available is between $50,000$200,000, and there is no match funding required. Motion by Gary Loonsfoot, Sr. to

approve Resolution KB1677-2009 Tribal

Weatherization Program, supported by William E. Emery, eleven supported, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, motion carried.

President Swartz presented a request for

Todd Warner for a Walleye Pond Aerator. Mr.

Warner would like to get this system purchased early next week and up and running

within a week’s time. The new Tribal Wildlife

grant has funds available for the purchase of

walleye pond equipment. Council reviewed

three bids. Motion by Jennifer Misegan to

approve the bid from Keeton Industries in

the amount of $5,779 for a Solar Aeration

System for the Walleye ponds, supported

by Susan LaFernier, eleven supported, 0

opposed, 0 abstained, motion carried.

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Council scheduled a grievance hearing for

case #0118-09 for May 7th; passed Department Head Reports for March 2009; and Meeting Minutes for January 8, 2009, January 9,

2009, January 10, 2009, and January 15,

2009. Prior to moving into closed session with

President Swartz (Michigan Economic Development Corporation), Treasurer Misegan

(Donations), Attorney John Baker and CEO

Larry Denomie on the agenda, Council entered into a recess where they held the Second Reading of the Proposed Amendment to

Ojibwa Housing Ordinance 2009-02.

After closed session, Council approved a

donation of $500 to the American Legion for

brass grave markers and a donation of $450 to

the KBIC Tribal Head Start for graduation gifts.

Council also approved the request of The Most

Holy Name of Jesus Church to use land near

the old Tribal Center for a community garden.

PARENTAL AWARENESS

SEMINAR AND DINNER

The first Parental Awareness Seminar and

Dinner was held at the Ojibwa Motel Conference Room on May 12th. Over 80 parents,

grandparents, and educators attended. The

evening began with a dinner catered by the

Migizi Wadiswan, with fresh fish being donated

and cooked by commercial fishermen, Dan

and Dawn Alexander. The focus of the event

was to promote awareness and provide education to our Tribal parents about some of the

issues that are negatively affecting our children and teenagers.

The first speaker of the evening was Lt. Jeff

Racine (pictured above) of the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET).

He spoke of the effects that drugs are having

on our children and our communities and how

living in a rural area compared to an urban

area has not made it any less of a problem.

He urged parents not to abuse drugs or alcohol in front of their children, to communicate

with their children, but to be their parents, not

their friends. He said to keep a close eye on

their children and to go through their things if

drug use is suspected and know where they

are and what they are doing and who their

friends are. He closed his presentation with a

very challenging and inspiring video demonstrating that we CAN make a difference.

Jackie Larson, a Victims of Crime Advocate

from DIAL HELP spoke on Teen Dating Violence. She presented indicators for parents to

be aware of with their child such as shame,

depression, mistrust, guilt, confusion and loss

of appetite that may be the result of an abusive relationship. She stated that parents

must keep a clear line of communication open

with their child and be willing to listen, listen,

listen to them. She closed by presenting the

Teen Dating Bill of Rights which states: I have

the Right to – Always be treated with respect,

to be in a healthy relationship, to not be hurt

physically or emotionally and to end a relationship.

The third and final speaker of the evening

was D/Sgt. David Johnson (pictured below) of

the Michigan State Police Internet Crimes

Against Children Task Force. He spoke of the

dangers of internet use among children and

teenagers and the potential for sexual exploitation. He told parents to take the initiative to

learn about the internet and technology and to

let their child know to tell their parents about

any inappropriate messages they may get

through e-mail, chat rooms, instant messaging, or social networks such as MySpace and

Facebook.

He stressed the importance to

establish rules for the internet such as: what

sites they can visit, who they can talk to, how

much time they spend on it and to keep the

computer in a common room, not their bedrooms. He said to report any suspicious activity to www.cybertipline.com and to SAVE anything that is questionable to show to authorities.

Jennifer Misegan, Tribal Council Treasurer,

coordinated the event. She stated, “the Seminar was a collaborative effort sponsored by

several Departments, Committees and the

Tribal Council. So many people were supportive and willing to help. As a parent, I know

what a difficult job it is. It is encouraging to

know that we have a Tribe that supports us

and provides tools to help us. I thought the

dinner was successful; there are a few things

that we will work to improve, but I am looking

forward to doing this again.” Prizes were donated and given out at the closing. The lucky

winner of the grand prize, a Nintendo WII system, was won by R.D. Curtis.

Chii Megwetch!!

The participation and help for the Parental

Awareness Seminar & Dinner was overwhelming!

Thank you to:

Our Speakers – Lt. Jeff Racine, Jackie Larsen,

D/Sgt. David Johnston.

Childcare providers – Lisa Denomie and her

staff at Pre-Primary.

Teen volunteers – Hope Minton, Deena Misegan, Jade Chaudier, Shani Shelifoe, Tashina

Emery, Desiree Jermac and Durwyn Chaudier.

Dan and Dawn Alexander for the great fresh

fish and the staff of the Migizi Wadiswan for

the delicious dinner.

Others who helped - Chris Gerard, Tyler Larson, Doreen Blaker, Amy St. Arnold, Susan

LaFernier, Diana Chaudier, Robin Roe,

Jeanne Kauppila, Lynn Haataja, Chill Seppanen, Janice Halverson, Vicki Mleko, Beverly

Lussier, Dave Zasadnyj.

Special Thanks to our Sponsors and those

who made prize donations!

Sponsors - The Tribal Council, Youth Committee, Education Committee, Community Assistance program, Social Services Department,

Health Department, Weed & Seed, Drug Taskforce, New Day Treatment Center, Tribal Court

and VOCA.

Donations - Headstart, Ojibwa Casino Resort,

Pressbox, Ojibwa Motel and Irene’s Pizza.

Megwetch to all of you for everything you did

to make the event a success!

~ Jennifer Misegan, Tribal Council Treasurer

1st Annual KBIC

Environmental Fair

The KBIC Natural Resources Department held the first annual Environmental Fair to celebrate Earth Day on April 22. The event provided environmental education to area schools and community members. Attending the event were 166 kids from L’Anse and Arvon

schools and over 50 community members. An official screening of the

National Wildlife Federation documentary Mining Madness, Water

Wars: The Great Lakes in the Balance premiered during the community portion of the event.

Several organizations participated in the event to provide educational information and hands on learning experiences including,

USDA/Baraga County Conservation District, Plum Creek, Bureau of

Indian Affairs, Baraga County MSU Extension/ 4-H, MTU Engineers

without Borders, Michigan Department of Natural Resources featuring

Smokey the Bear, Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College Environmental Science Program, MTU GEM Center for Science and Environmental Outreach, KBIC Weed-n-Seed, KBIC Mining Specialist, and

KBIC GIS Specialist. The KBIC Natural Resources Department provided several displays and activities related to water quality, fisheries

management, wildlife management, solid waste, hazardous waste, air

quality/climate change, brownfields, forestry, and native planting and

harvesting.

According to participants and teachers attending the event, it was a

huge success. The Natural Resources Department plans to conduct

the Environmental Fair annually around Earth Day.

Lost Gillnet Net Recovery

Efforts an Ongoing Challenge.

The Lake Superior Commercial Gillnet Fishery is an important source of food and income to

various businesses and families

throughout the Great Lakes region and beyond. Commercially

licensed fishers from the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

as well as additional regional

tribes have harvested lake trout,

lake whitefish, and other valuable

species for many generations,

and gillnets of various sizes and materials have been a primary fishing

gear for decades.

At times, gillnets are lost due to a variety of reasons (severe storms,

upwellings or sudden strong currents, ice flows, floating large woody

debris, human disturbance, etc.). KBIC recognizes that the recovery of

lost commercial fishing gear (aka Ghost Nets) helps in minimizing the

risk of wasting a portion of the Lake Superior fishery resource, as the

durable and long-lasting materials used in the fabrication of gillnets result in a gear that can capture and kill fish for extended periods of time.

When unmanned and lost, these gears have potential to negatively impact the fishery, and KBIC strives to avoid this.

Since the acquisition of the KBIC Law Enforcement Vessel and the

installation of the KBIC Natural Resources Department gillnet lifter onto

said vessel in 2005, KBIC has recovered several ghost nets. To do this,

a large and heavy chain grapple is strategically drug across the lake

bottom in areas suspected to have nets present. KBIC Law Enforcement and Natural Resources Staff coordinate these efforts based on

information obtained from Commercial and Sport Fishers, other Management Agencies, or the general public.

We encourage anyone who encounters what they suspect to be a

lost gillnet to report as much information as possible (GPS coordinates,

landmark descriptions, depths, etc). It is also advised that people do not

attempt to recover or observe the nets themselves, instead mark the net

with a tether line and floating jug/ marker on the surface.

To report suspected ghost nets:

KBIC:

KBIC Conservation Law:

GLIFWC:

KB Natural Resources:

(906) 353-6623

(906)-250-6909

(715)-682-6619

(906)-524-5757

KBIC Natural Resources Department Conducts

Successful 2009 Baraga County Crane Count

The Annual Midwest Crane

Count is a tradition dating back to

1976. It is one of the largest citizen-based inventories in the

world. One of the primary purposes of the Crane Count is to

allow the International Crane

Foundation (ICF) to monitor the

abundance and distribution of

cranes in the Upper-Midwest.

Each year, the Count involves

over 3,000 volunteer participants

who spread over 100 counties in

five states.

In April, 2009, the KBNRD and

several volunteers from the local

community (including the local

Cub Scouts and private property

owners) assessed 15 different

areas of Baraga County for

cranes, attempting to document

the number of individual cranes

as well as breeding pairs. The

only way counters can document

breeding pairs is to document the

“Unison Call”, with two birds singing different songs in tandem.

The 2009 Crane Count involved more than 35 counters,

and 50 individual cranes. Sixteen

breeding pairs were counted as

part of the Mid-West wide effort.

This degree of counting and volunteerism made the 2009 Baraga

County Crane Count the most

successful since the 1980’s!

For more information on the

Annual Crane Count and on the

conservation and management of

several species of cranes, visit

the

ICF

website

www.savingcranes.org/ or contact the KBNRD @ (906) 5245757.

KBIC Natural Resources Department Active in Exotic Species and Disease Surveillance

Sea Lamprey Control: Since

2006-07, the US Fish and Wildlife

Service and the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission

has subcontracted KBIC in maintaining and collecting catch data

from a single adult sea lamprey

Photo: KBNRD Natural Resources

Staff Installing an Adult Sea Lamprey

Trap on the Silver River.

trap on the Silver River Watershed. Silver River and Keweenaw

Bay are the largest watersheds on

KBIC tribal lands encompassing

over 33,000 acres, and work in

assisting with understanding and

control of the exotic sea lamprey

in these areas has been considered a high priority for KBNRD in

recent years.

Exotic Disease Surveillance:

KBIC submitted a single fish sample collection for screening for the

exotic virus Viral Hemorrhagic

Septicemia (VHS) in 2008, from

Lower Keweenaw Bay, Lake Superior, and intends to collect multiple samples in 2009. Passive collection of information from the

public regarding observations of

potentially diseased fish (as evidenced by fish kills or fish exhibiting irregular behavior or clinical

signs of sickness) is also done.

This disease screening is considered important to many agencies

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(5) Naanan

Graduation, continued from page one.

Faculty member of the Year. Mary was nominated by the students because her passion for

early childhood education fuels their interest in

teaching, and she is very resourceful and eager to teach her students everything they need

to learn. She is always there for the students

and always understands.

Graduates, friends and families were

graced with a new addition to the annual ceremony of two musical selections from Bells on

the Bay. Another added feature this year was

a poetry reading by Sally Brunk from her book,

The Cliffs, Summer Soundings. Students, faculty, families and friends shared in a feast as

part of the celebration following the ceremonies. Congratulations to the graduates and

the awardees.

Brandon Chosa, Spring 2009

Cynthia Curtis, Spring 2008

Hope Dakota, Spring 2009

Martha Dakota, Fall 2008

Shelly Danielson, Spring 2008, Spring 2009

Ryan DeCota, Spring 2008

John DeLine, Fall 2008

Cecilia Dowd, Spring 2008, Fall 2008

Kelly Dowd, Spring 2008

Jerri Lynn Duschaine, Spring 2009

Georgenia Earring, Fall 2008

Amy Ellenich, Spring 2008

DeAnna Hadden, Fall 2008

Brook Hiller, Spring 2009

Alexander Hirzel, Summer 2008

Elizabeth Hirzel, Summer 2008

Sascha Hirzel, Summer 2008

Gerald Jondreau, Summer 2008, Fall 2008

Suzanne Kahkonen, Fall 2008, Spring 2009

Rachel King, Spring 2009

Gerald Kirkish, Summer 2008

Francis LaPointe, III, Fall 2008

April Lofquist, Fall 2008, Spring 2009

Charles Loonsfoot, Jr., Spring 2008, Fall 2008

James Loonsfoot, Fall 2008, Spring 2009

Gary Loonsfoot, Sr., Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009

Kim Maki, Fall 2008

Amy Manning, Spring 2008, Summer 2008, Fall 2008

Nissa Morningstar, Fall 2008, Spring 2009

Michelle Moulden, Fall 2008

Debra Parrish, Spring 2009

Jessica Picard, Spring 2008

Rose Picard, Spring 2009

Chris Ann Saari, Spring 2008, Summer 2008

Elizabeth Sherman, Fall 2008, Spring 2009

Betti Szaroletta, Spring 2008, Summer 2008, Spring

2009

Casey Trevethan-Lahti, Spring 2009

Karen Wild, Fall 2008

Veronica Adams receives Zoongide~ewin Award.

Bells on the Bay

Sally Brunk as she reads her poetry reading.

RESPECTING YOUR GIFT

- by Sally Brunk

Each new day, new morning

that you step out and greet that sunrise,

you offer tobacco to the Great Spirit

to our helpers for guidance, for strength

giving thanks for what you have been given,

those spirit helpers are always with you

the Grandmothers, Grandfathers

watching and hoping you recognize

the power, the potential inside of you

as a people, we are all given gifts, talents

that we are to share, to help one another

this is how the tribe survives

this is how the clans work together

in that journey

we find ourselves.

we find our strengths,

we become humble in helping others

the Grandmothers, Grandfathers

are always around to help you

take that chance,

rise to your potential

seize the talent inside yourself

with open arms and an honest, giving heart.

May you have strength in your journey….

Four Thunders Drum

(left) Mary DeLine, Faculty member of the Year,

(right) Amy Jo Manning, Class Valedictorian.

KBIC EVEN START is a year-round program,

Summer enrollment is now available.

Earn your GED/High School Diploma

Early Childhood Programs for children

Improve parenting skills

Incentives for participation

Transportation and childcare available

Department Awards

Early Childhood Education — Nissa Morningstar

and Betti Szarzoletta

KBIC EVEN START is free to all qualifying

Baraga County families with children 0-8.

Liberal Studies — Gary Loonsfoot and Ryan

Koski

Call 353-8161 to register

Environmental Science — Gerald Jondreau

KBIC EVEN START

Family Literacy Program

AMP awards — Georgenia Earring, Christopher

Chosa, Yvette Friisvall.

755 Michigan Avenue—Baraga, MI 49908

Scholastic Honors 2008-2009

Dean’s List

Chris Chosa, Spring 2009

Ryan Koski, Fall 2008, Spring 2009

Brittany Maki, Fall 2008

Honors List

Raymond Cadreaus, Fall 2008

Robin Chosa, Spring 2008

Katie Payne, Spring 2008

Scholastic Achievement

Veronica Adams, Fall 2008, Spring 2009

Catherine Andrews, Spring 2009

Christine Awonohopay, Spring 2008, Fall 2008

Kaylee Brunk, Spring 2008

Raymond Cadreaus, Spring 2008, Spring 2009

Agatha Cardinal, Spring 2009

Roxanne Carlson, Spring 2008, Fall 2008

Sue Ellen Carlson, Fall 2008

Diana Chaudier, Spring 2008

Anita Chosa, Spring 2008

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Ryan Koski, Freshman of the Year.

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

“Your Children…Our Priority”

We provide the following services:

• Establishment, Enforcement and

• Location of Custodial and

Modification of Child Support Orders

Non-Custodial Parents

• Paternity Establishment

• Community Education

tp://www.kbic-nsn.gov/html/ocss.htm

CONGRATULATIONS

Jessica Lynn Koski graduated this spring

from Michigan Technological University with a

Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Sciences with a concentration in Government and

Public Policy and a Minor in Environmental

Studies.

Jessica is the daughter of Roy (Elizabeth)

Koski II and Cheryl (Michael) Boyd, and granddaughter of Nancy (late Fabian) Haataja, Roy

Koski, Dorothy (William) Juutilainen and

LaVern (Digna) Heath.

Jessica plans to continue her higher education by pursuing a Master's Degree in Environmental Management at Yale's School of Forestry & Environmental Studies in the fall of

2009. Jessica states, “My plans are to further

pursue a PhD in Anthropology and use my

education to help prevent future mineral developments near my tribal community. Extending

my public service to other communities and

regions, I want to influence policy in Washington, DC, to represent other Native peoples and

help protect the environment for future generations.

I began my higher educational journey at

Ojibwa Community College where I received

an Associate's Degree in Liberal Studies in

2006. In addition, I have participated in a

number of national Native American Programs

in Washington, DC including internship experiences with NASA, Congress, the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Forest Service.

I am thankful for all the support from my

family and community, and I hope to inspire

other students to also follow their dreams.”

Even Start Adult Education Teacher —

Doug Ploe.

DHHS Maintenance Worker — Richard

Shalifoe III.

Doug Ploe is the new Even Start Adult

Education Teacher. Doug has taught a variety of subjects in a variety of different places,

most recently Wakefield Schools. He is a

graduate of MTU with a degree in Mathematics. Doug is currently pursuing a Master’s

Degree in Curriculum Design.

Doug lives in Houghton with Gail, his wife

of 22 years and they have three children ranging in age from 21 to 15 years. His interests

are vintage motorcycles, camping, hunting,

fishing, boating and any sport his children are

into. In his spare time, Doug enjoys spending

time with those closest to him – family and

friends.

Rick Shalifoe has been hired as the Department of Health and Human Services’

Maintenance Worker. Rick is a KBIC member

and has years of experience in the maintenance field. Welcome aboard Rick.

The KBIC Head Start and

Early Head Start will begin accepting applications for the

2009-2010 school year beginning March 1, 2009, through

June 15, 2009. Applications will

be available at the KBIC Tribal

Center, KBIC Health Clinic and

KBIC Head Start and & Early

Head Start Center.

FORCIA WINS 2009 ART FROM THE GREIVING HEART COMPETITION

The Community Coalition on Grief and Bereavement announced the winners of the 2009 Art from the Grieving Heart competition. Students and adults from Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga,

and Ontonagon counties were asked to submit a short story, poem

or essay expressing personal grief from a loss. Judging took

place resulting in winners in four categories. The second grade

winner is Jaycie Forcia from CJ Sullivan Elementary School in

L’Anse.

Jaycie wrote her story about loosing her dog Bruno and her

Great-Grandmother Theresa Morin. Jaycie writes stories and

songs all the time and is a very talented writer at her young

age. Mrs. Gerzetich, in the picture with Jaycie, is her second

grade teacher at C.J. Sullivan Elementary school. Mrs. Gerzetich

has noticed and helped nurture Jaycie's writing ability. Jaycie’s

family states, “We are all so proud of her straight A's and awards.”

Bruno

I lost my dog, Bruno two years ago, but I still miss him. I felt

really sad, but when the years went by, I thought about the nice

things he did and the things we did together. Then I didn't feel so bad. Then I

heard that my grandma died, I felt so sad

for her. It made me think about what they

are doing in heaven right now. I thought

my grandma was playing fetch with Bruno,

so, then I felt better.

Public Nurse — Mary Linden.

Mary Linden has been hired as the Public

Health nurse for KBIC. The Public Nurse’s

purpose is to improve the outcomes of some

of the more chronic illnesses through education, individual goal setting, Donald LaPointe Health Clinic resources and community

support. Mary’s experience has been in the

home care setting, working for BCHC and at

the BCMH. She previously worked as a

charge nurse in private psychiatric hospital in

lower Michigan, as a nurse in substance

abuse center for many years, and in hospital

settings. Mary states, “I am looking forward to

providing teaching and awareness for life

style changes to improve medical problems

here on the Keweenaw Bay Reservation. I

have located to this area due to the abundance of natural treasures: the lake Superior,

the eagles and the natural waterfalls to name

a few, I enjoy the outdoors and horse back

riding. My telephone number at the Donald

LaPointe Health Clinic is 353-4548.”

The KBIC Pre-Primary Education Program will hold a Public

Hearing on June 10, 2009, at 5:30

pm. This meeting will held in the

Commons Area of the KBIC Youth

Center.

The

meeting

will provide Tribal Members and

Baraga County residents an opportunity to comment on the services

we provide, offer suggestions or

improvement ideas.

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Continued from page five.

managing the Lake Superior fishery, and

KBNRD continues to assist in disease screening efforts throughout the area.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION

PROGRAM ON

INDIAN RESERVATIONS

More Exotic Species Observations:

KNBRD assisted a GLIFWC Sea Lamprey

Control Crew Member in positively identifying

a fish captured in a sea lamprey trap set at the

Misery River as a pre-spawn adult female

Eurasian Ruffe. This was the first documentation of spawning phase adult Eurasian Ruffe in

this area, and several others were observed

during the 2008 sea lamprey survey on the

Misery River as well. KBNRD continues to be

on the lookout for spread of exotic species.

For more information, contact the KBNRD

@ (906)-524-5757.

NET MONTHLY INCOME STANDARDS

FOR THE 48 CONTIGUOUS UNITED

STATES AND ALASKA

(Effective October 1, 2008)

Photos. A lake sturgeon that showed symptoms of

a viral infection, Disease screenings were conducted in the area this fish was captured. Active

surveillance has also been done on Parent Lake,

the KBNRD Fish Hatchery, and periodic fishery

assessments for potentially diseased fish and exotics.

G.R.E.A.T. — GANG RESISTANCE

PROGRAMMING FOR YOUTH

The Weed and Seed Program has collaborated with the Keweenaw Bay Tribal Police and Lowell Larson to provide G.R.E.A.T.

lessons to the fourth and fifth graders of the Philip Latendesse

School in Baraga. Larson is also employed by the Marquette

County Sheriff's Office and facilitates the G.R.E.A.T. program in

three school districts in Marquette County.

The GREAT program is a preventive oriented school-based

classroom curriculum and is instructed by a law enforcement officer with the intention of resistance towards delinquency, youth violence and gang membership.

Facilitator, Officer Larson states, “The G.R.E.A.T. program is

similar to the D.A.R.E. program in that it uses a uniformed officer to

teach important life skills to students such as communication, decision making, conflict resolution, and anger management. The

most important aspect of the program is developing a positive relationship between students and law enforcement.”

Chris Gerald, Weed and Seed Coordinator, states, “The program is proving to be popular with the students.” Gerard plans on

expanding the program to the L’Anse area schools for the next

academic school year.

DHHS’ ANNUAL MOTHER’S DAY DINNER

KBIC Community Health sponsored their Annual Mother’s Day Dinner held Tuesday, May 12th, at the Best Western Lakeside Inn. Nearly fifty mothers, daughters,

sisters and friends joined together for an evening of education and fun. The ladies

enjoyed a delicious celebration dinner of stuffed chicken and wild rice. Guest

speaker, Mary Linden, DHHS’ newly employed Public Nurse, spoke on the warning

signs and symptoms for women with STROKE. Kathy Mayo, Community Services

Director, spoke on the services available at the Donald LaPointe Facility — WIC,

Healthy Start, Nutritionist Services, Diabetic Clinic, Foot Clinic, Optical Clinic, CHR’s,

Public Health Nursing Services, Youth and Family Services, VOCA, CHS, Medical

and Dental. Pictures were taken and distributed for memories of the special occasion.

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Contiguous

United States

Alaska

Household

Size

Income

Limits

Income

Limits

$1,011

$1,330

$1,311

$1,705

$1,611

$2,080

$1,914

$2,455

$2,239

$2,830

$2,564

$3,205

$2,864

$3,580

$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.

KBIC DHHS Superior Spirit

Award Winner Announced

12th ANNUAL CHILDREN’S POWWOW

KBIC Headstart/Early Headstart held their

Annual Children’s Powwow on Saturday,

May 9th. Festivities began with a 1:00 p.m.

grand entry led by the KBIC Veteran Guard.

Songs were provided by home town drums:

Woodlands, Four Thunders, and Summer

Cloud. Eddy Edwards (KBIC) served as

Head Veteran Dancer, Jade Chaudier

(KBIC) served as Head Female Dancer, and

Robert Voakes (KBIC) served as Head Male

Dancer. Tim Loonsfoot (KBIC) emceed the

afternoons events while Jesse Forcia (KBIC)

served as the arena director. The 12th Annual Children’s Powwow was sponsored by

KBIC Headstart/Early Headstart, KBIC, and

ITC of Michigan. (More pictures/page 12).

Congratulations to Dr. Joseph Zobro, the

May recipient of the KBIC DHHS Superior Spirit

Award!

Dr. Zobro was nominated for "his dedication

and concern, (working patients into the schedule) and desire to start a Health Foundation for

uninsured patients of the KBIC"

When you see Dr. Zobro, please congratulate him on this award. He will receive a lanyard

and free parking space for the month.

2009

WHO:

KBIC Tribal Members

WHERE: KBIC L’Anse Reservation Residences

WHEN: Waste will be collected from curbsides

according to the following schedule:

L’Anse Collection Routes: June 8th - June 12th

June 8th: Brewery, Vuk, Dynamite Hill, Barbo, Indian,

Silver, Arvon, Herman Roads.

June 9th: Hannila, Skanee, Townline, Biltonen, Heath

Drive, Ford Farm, Haataja, Pikes Peak Roads.

June 10th: Jentoft, Haanpaa, Indian Cemetery, Taylor, Whirligig, Marksman, Zeba, Johnson, Pequaming,

Aura Roads.

June 11th: Power Dam, Usimaki, Maki, Dog Patch

(Old 41), Lee Roads.

June 12th: Village of L’Anse Tribal member collection.

(Must call Tribal Construction prior to June 11th with

name and address to arrange for pickup)

Baraga Collection Routes: June 15th - June 18th

June 15th: M-38 from the Village of Baraga limits to

Baraga Plains Road, Beartown, Guy, Lindblom, Wadaga Roads.

June 17th: Mission (north of Tribal Construction), Ben,

Tangen, Carlson Roads.

June 17th: Lindemann, US-41 outside of the Village of

Baraga, Shippy Roads.

June 18th: Village of Baraga residents (Must call

Tribal Construction prior to June 17th with name and

address to arrange for pick-up).

If you wish to participate, please place waste on

curbside or roadside in front of residence by AM

of collection day for your street route.

Elders or Tribal Members with physical disabilities who are

not able to move their waste to the curbside can call Tribal

Construction (353-6950) for special arrangements. L’Anse

and Baraga Village Tribal Member Residents must call

Tribal Construction with their name and addresses prior to

pick-up to ensure they are included in the collection.

One-Time Drop-off Day: June 19th, 8am – 4pm, Tribal

Construction Offices, Mission Road