# (You All Know About the (2005) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Akeweenaw_bay%3A15a9aea273386949 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text Giikendaam Chiwiikwegamag (You All Know About the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community) 107 Beartown Rd Baraga, Mi 49908 Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Features In This Issue Tribe Hires New Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) Coordinator Tribe Hires New Prosecutor NMU’s Learning to Walk Together Powwow KBIC’s 1st Winter Powwow American Indian Workshop for Teens at MTU Maple Syrup Teachings Ojibwa Community Library Events KBIC Youth Center Schedule Community Task Force Input Anishinaabemowin Page January 2005 Issue 8 Aaniin, Associate Judge sworn in Welcome to our January issue • Council Reorganization results of KBIC News. Our cover story details the January 8th Tribal • Donation requests Council re-organizational meeting We as a tribe continue to work agenda. together and as the articles and stoThe highlights of the January ries in our paper show we are tak8th Council meeting are as fol- ing on greater things and growing lows: as a united tribe. We appreciate • Ojibwa Senior’s special your continued support. meeting. Chi Miigwech • L’Anse Fire Department receives support from The KBIC Tribal Council KBIC. • 1st Winter Traditional Powwow • New Council Members & January 8th Council Meeting Our Council Members at Work The meeting began at 9:00 a.m. Sr., Elizabeth Mayo, Ann Misegan, 12th at 12:30 p.m. to discuss the January 8th 2005. and Shawanung present. issues. William E. Emery-Chairman, Ginny Ann Jermac addressed Mike Jensen approached the Susan J. LaFernier-Vice President, the Council with some concerns Council in behalf of the L’Anse Larry J. Denomie III-Secretary about options to receive cash in- Fire Department for a donation to Warren C. Swartz, Jr.-Asst. Secre- stead of participating in the Ojibwa support the purchase of a 3000tary, Jennifer Misegan-Treasurer Senior Citizen’s trip. It was de- gallon Tanker/Pumper. Doreen Blaker, Michael F. cided to have a special meeting at A Motion was made by MiLaFernier, Sr. Gary F. Loonsfoot, the Ojibwa Senior’s on January chael LaFernier, Sr. to approve (Continued on page 2) 1 (Continued from page 1) $50,000.00 for three years to the L’Anse Fire Department. The Motion was supported by Shawanung and the Motion was carried. Doreen Blaker informed the Council that the Cultural Committee would be having a 1st Winter Traditional Powwow on January 28th in celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the 1854 Treaty of LaPointe to be held at the Community Violet Friisvall Ayres being sworn in by ChairCenter. man William E. Emery A Motion was made by Susan J. Immediately afterwards Mrs. LaFernier to approve $7000.00 for the powwow. The Motion was sup- Violet Friisvall Ayres was sworn in ported by Larry Denomie, III and as the Associate Judge. Chairman William E. Emery the Motion was carried. Election results were presented announced that he would be retiring by Diana Shannon. A Motion was as the Chairman and expressed made by Jennifer Misegan to accept thanks for the opportunity to serve the results for the 2004 election. the community. Jennifer Misegan The Motion was supported by War- presented a blanket to Mr. Emery ren C. Swartz, Jr. and the Motion on behalf of a Tribal Member. was carried. The New Tribal Coun- Susan LaFernier also presented cil members, all incumbent, were gifts to Mr. and Mrs. Emery on behalf of the Council. sworn in. Chairman William E. Emery and Mrs. Emery with gifts that were presented to them. Reorganization: 1. President: A Nomination was made by Ann Misegan to nominate Susan LaFernier as President. 2. Vice-President: A Nomination was made by Gary Loonsfoot, Sr. to nominate Warren Swartz, Jr. as Vice-President. 3. Secretary: A Nomination was made by Jennifer Misegan to nominate Larry Denomie III as Secretary. 4. Assistant Secretary: A Nomination was made by Warren C. Swartz, Jr. to nominate Gary Loonsfoot, Sr. as Assistant Secretary. 5. Treasurer: A Nomination was made by Michael LaFernier, Sr. to nominate Jennifer Misegan as Treasurer. Keith Tourtillott, Sr. approached the Council for approval of Resolution KB-1259-2004-ITC/ SAMHSA Grant-CSAT supportLife is Good. Keith Tourtillott, Sr. informed the Council the Nishin Gwa (Life is Good) program is to enhance the capacity of Michigan Tribal com- KBIC Tribal Chairman William E. Emery swearing in newly elected Tribal Council Members. Left to Right: Michael LaFernier, Sr., Ann Misegan, Elizabeth Mayo and Gary Loonsfoot, Sr. (Continued on page 3) 2 (Continued from page 2) munities to improve the quality and intensity of substance abuse treatment services. Three tribes in Michigan would participate in the program, KBIC, Bay Mills Indian Community and the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe. The Nishin Gwa program will provide tribal substance abuse program staff with the opportunity to receive training and support. A Motion was made by Elizabeth Mayo to approve Resolution KB-1359-2004. The Motion was supported by Larry Denomie III and the Motion was carried. Donation requests presented by Chairwoman Susan J. LaFernier: HONOR for the renovation of the Indian Education Center in Milwaukee, MN. A Motion was made by Ann Misegan to donate $500.00 to Honor. The Motion was supported Michael LaFernier, Sr. and the Motion was carried. Anishinaabemowin TEG Language Conference to be held on March 30th to April 3rd, 2005 in Sault Ste Marie, requested $2500.00 to sponsor one meal. A Motion was made by Eliza- Aanii beth Mayo to approve $2500.00. The Motion was supported by JenMy name is Summer Sky Cohen, I am a Lac du Flambeau tribal nifer Misegan and the Motion was member, and am also a Keweenaw Bay descendent. I grew up South of carried. Marquette in what many people would consider the “bush”. My mom is Jennifer Misegan presented a full blood Ojibwa, she is also enrolled in Lac du Flambeau, and her donation request from Bay Ambu- mother was a KBIC member. lance. A Motion was made by ElizaI graduated from Northern Michigan University in 2003 with a B.S. beth Mayo to approve $22,500.00 degree in Political Science/Pre-law, and a minor in Native American to Bay Ambulance. The Motion studies. I moved to L’Anse in 2004 with my daughter who is ten years was supported by Larry Denomie old. We both love to dance at powwows, and have had the opportunity III and the Motion was carried. to travel all over the U.S. and Canada. I make outfits in my spare time The Council went into closed for family and friends, using both beadwork and ribbon appliqué work. session and then adjourned. Submitted by: Summer Sky Cohen 3 tribal Court System I’m glad to be here, (NICS). There I had the working with all of you on opportunity to draft a tax behalf of the Keweenaw Bay code for Quil Ceda Village, Indian Community. This gora retail development under geous place is a long way tribal jurisdiction. My posifrom my native country, tive experience at NICS Austria. In fact, you may be increased my interest in wondering how an Austrian tribal law, and greatly inended up so far from home in fluenced my decision to order to work as one of your seek work as a tribal attortribal attorneys. Here is my ney. story. My next stop was I was born in Austria and Parker, Arizona, located on grew up in a town called the edge of the Mohave Dornbirn, up in the Austrian Desert, where I worked for Alps, overlooking Lake Conmore than a year as Deputy stance. I studied law at the Attorney General for the University of Innsbruck, Colorado River Indian where I earned the Austrian Tribes (CRIT). Much of equivalent of both a Juris my work for CRIT conDoctorate and a Ph.D. in law, sisted of drafting and recompleting my studies in viewing tribal contracts. I 1991. While working as an attorney in Austria, I represented on two vacations during the 1990s, was also involved in forming a clients with all types of legal prob- I visited more than 30 Indian na- tribal tax program and implementing several other economic devellems and gained more than six tions. In 2000, I decided it was time opment projects. For some time, I years of litigation experience. Among other things, I handled fam- to take more of a chance on life, handled “child-in-need-of-care” ily law, tort law, and corporate and and moved to the United States. cases until the Tribes hired an addibanking law. I set up several mid- The following year I graduated tional attorney to cover that area. I sized corporations in Austria, and from the LL.M. Program in Taxa- also filled in for the tribal prosecualso represented clients in Switzer- tion at the University of Washing- tor every now and then. But the searing 120 degree sumland and Germany. One of the ton School of Law in Seattle, where cases, involving a corporate Aus- I focused on international tax law, mer temperatures in the Arizona trian/Turkish client, made it all the U.S Federal taxation, and commer- desert took some adjusting for someone used to living in the Ausway up to the Austrian Supreme cial law. While in Seattle I met my wife, trian Alps. The opening at KBIC Court where it was decided in favor Kimberly. We were married on the came up, and the beautiful (and of my client. Native American rights and is- shores of Puget Sound. I also spent snowy) north woods of Michigan sues have been my main personal some time studying for and taking beckoned. Submitted by: Christoph Geiinterest for many years. While trav- the New York Bar exam, and voleling through the American West unteered for the Northwest Inter- ger 4 The NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Native American Student Association invites the public to the 13th annual “Learning to Walk Together” Traditional Pow Wow Vandament Arena * Marquette, Michigan (off of Fair Ave. between the Berry Events Center & the Superior Dome.) Saturday, March 19 & Sunday, March 20, 2005 Grand Entries: 1pm & 7pm Saturday 1pm Sunday Pow Wow Feast - Saturday at 5:00 pm 4th annual Hand Drum Competition Vendors must register in advance. Absolutely no drugs or alcohol. To volunteer or for more information call Peggie Shelifoe or April Lindala at 906-227-1397. Check out our website ~ www.nmu.edu/nativeamericans 5 The Keweenaw Bay Culture Committee held it’s first Winter Powwow January 29th, 2005. The powwow turned out to be successful with a more than expected turnout of dancers and spectators. Four drum groups sang for the event, 4 Thunders who were the Host Drum, Woodland Singers, Loons Travelers and Eyabay, They did an excellent job to make the powwow enjoyable for all those involved. The event began with a presentation to make KBIC Tribal Members aware of the significance of the Treaty of 1854 that the United States made with the Chippewa of Lake Superior which defined reservation lands for the Bands of Chippewa involved including KBIC. Today there are many descendents of the signa Head Veteran Dancer Stanley Spruce leads the procession under the watchful eye of Arena Director George Madosh Flag Bearer Wes Martin dances next the KBIC Color Guard KBIC Chairwoman Susan J. LaFernier addresses powwow attendees with a welcome. tory headmen and chiefs of this treaty who live on the Keweenaw Bay Indian Reservation today, one of which is Chairwoman Susan LaFernier who is a direct descendant of signatory headman Peter Marksman. Representing KBIC were Ojibwa Senior Citizens King and Queen Virgil Loonsfoot and Evelyn Holappa. The Head Veteran Dancer (Continued on page 7) Song in honor of from left to right: KBIC Princess Cody Blue, Head Male Dancer Everett Ekdahl, Senior King Virgil Loonsfoot, Senior Queen Evelyn Holappa, Head Female Dancer Becky Genschow, Head Youth Female Dancer Danika Strong and Head Youth Male Dancer Shiloh Lussier. Miigwech to Stanley Spruce for some photos used here 6 Host Drum Four Thunders Loon’s Travelers Drum Group (Continued from page 6) pared and wild rice cooked in a variety of ways. No one left hungry. Chi Miigwech to those who made this event a success! was Stanley Spruce. The KBIC Color Guard proudly led the dancers in the Grand Entry. KBIC Princess Cody Blue was next. The Head Male and Female Dancer Everett Ekdahl and Becky Genschow were behind followed by the Youth Head Male and Female Dancers Shiloh Lussier and Danika Strong. They beautifully represented the KBIC and the entire event showed how Eyabay Drum Group Woodland Singers Drum Group Jerome Sanapaw and son Jerome Sanapaw, Jr., 3 years old in spectacular regalia strong our culture still is. those who attended and spoke about The powwow was emceed by the Treaty of 1854. Barb Swartz, Patty Maki, BritTed Holappa who made the day tany Maki and those who donated interesting. Newly elected Chairwoman dishes for the feast did an excellent Susan J. LaFernier welcomed all job with many traditional foods pre- First time dancer Daebwae Chosa with parents Donald & Karlene Chosa 7 EXPLORATION TOPICS: MATHEMATICS – Have you taken math courses and thought to yourself, “When will I ever use this?” Come see! During this session you will discover a relationship with mathematics and the real world. Jana Sampson visits AIW in 2003 AIW Students You will look at careers, meet role models, Michigan Tech's American Indian Workdevelop new skills, gain an awareness of shop (AIW) will give you an opportunity your environment, investigate college life to experience college life and learn more and celebrate American Indian culture. about the world around you. Do you want You will also meet young people from to be a doctor, a video-game programmer, other tribes and have plenty of time to enor just learn how to succeed in college and joy recreational activities like swimming, your life ahead? Do you want to be a formovies and sports. ester, or learn how to start your own busi- Rocket Launch ness? If any of these things sound interesting to you, then a week on campus at BIOLOGY: HUMAN HEALTH – Human Michigan Tech's AIW is for you! Mixed health focuses on learning about your in with hands on learning, you'll have heart, lung and nervous systems. Throughplenty of opportunities to explore the cam- out the week, you will dissect sheep hearts pus and experience recreational activities and eyes and examine a calf brain to learn with your new friends (swimming, trips to how these systems work in your own body. the campus athletic facilities, movies, BIOLOGY: ECOLOGY – Ecology ingames and more!). volves a hunt for organisms in local forNative American students who are in ests, lakes and streams. A study of plant grades six through nine, or ages twelve to and animal habitats and adaptations to fifteen, are invited to apply. The partici- their environment is also covered. You will Dance Lessons pants are selected on the basis of their also learn about edible plants of the Ke- For more information, or to apply, contact completed applications. the Youth Programs office at Michigan weenaw area. Tech at aiw@mtu.edu or 1-888BUSINESS – Are you an idea person? In PRECOLLEGE, or contact Lori Sherman, this class, you will learn what it takes to Native American Outreach Coordinator at turn your ideas into viable business oppor- 906-487-2920. You may also visit our tunities. You will discover what it is really website: youthprograms.mtu.edu like to own and operate a small business, and you will earn the attitude and personal INFORMATION FOR PARENTS: attributes needed to make it big on your Students who are selected to attend the program and are Michigan residents own. COMPUTERS AND VIDEO GAME Group Problem-Solving PROGRAMMING – Have an idea for the Cultural Activities include an opening perfect computer game? Explore the high drum ceremony, traditional teachings and tech fast moving profession of video game the keynote speaker will be a world cham- programming. Understand how games are pion hoop dancer who will also teach the designed and made, and learn what comart of hoop dancing. MTU’s Native puter languages and skills are needed to American Outreach Coordinator, Lori make your dreams the next popular game. Sherman will be available all week for guidance and to address your questions and concerns. will be awarded a full scholarship (including tuition, meals, housing, and lab fees). Non-Michigan residents must pay a fee of $510. Financial support for out-of-state applicants may be available through schools or tribal governments. This Workshop is supported by Michigan Technological University, the Indian Health Service through KBIC and the King-Chavez-Parks College Day Initiative. 8 Michigan Technological University is an equal opportunity educational institution/equal opportunity employer Warm up the winter with a telling will be highlighted. Listen to The Ojibwa Community Ligood story and a good buddy at the the storyteller as words are woven brary is open Monday and Fridays Ojibwa Community Library. Three together and remarkable myths and from Noon to 5 p.m. and Tuesdays, to five year olds and an accompa- stories are shared. Please call the Wednesdays, and Thursdays from nying adult “reading buddy” are library for days and times. 10 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Please feel treated to a story and craft every When the Ojibwa Commu- free to call the library at 353-8163 other Wednesday with the Reading nity Library is closed and your li- with any questions. Buddies program. The upcoming brary books are due, the library oftopics include: All Dinosaurs Large fers a convenient new drop box for Jessica Waisanen, Library Director Ojibwa Community Library and Small and The Eating Dancing returning borrowed books. The 409 Superior St. Alphabet. Future Reading Buddies drop box is located outside the Four P.O. Box 399 sessions are: January 26th at 5:30 Directions Center, behind the Baraga, MI 49908 p.m., February 9th and 23rd at 5:30 Tribal Center and Ojibwa Casino 1-906-353-8163 p.m., and March 9th and 23rd at on Beartown Road. The library’s kbocclib@up.net 5:30 p.m other new addition is a laminator; During the winter months, the laminating services will be availNative American tradition of story- able for the price of 50 cents a foot. 9 The Constitutional Taskforce is seeking input from our tribal membership, in a continuing process of amending our Constitution. Our membership will be solicited for ideas and thought on what needs to be changed in our Constitution. In the near future, a telephone poll will be conducted with a survey filled out of each member called in that poll. The member will be asked what they consider to be the most pressing issue for them and to prioritize a sampling of possible topics under consideration. Please keep watching for your opportunity to provide the Taskforce with information on what you consider to be the most important issue to you and in doing so help better our Community. If you would care to submit ideas, please write to the KBIC Constitutional Taskforce, at 107 Beartown Rd. Baraga MI. 49908. All comments will be treated as confidential. February 2005 Youth Center Schedule Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3Presch. O. Gym 1-3 4 5 Presch. O. Gym 1-3 Weightlifting 5-6 4 Gr. Grls B-Ball 5:30-7 Yoga 6-7 Men’s B-Ball 7-11 Presch. O. Gym 1-3 Open Gym (Youth) 4-8 Weightlifting 5-6 Movies 5-7 Boxing 5:30-8 Open Gym (Youth) 4-8 Weightlifting 5-6 Boxing 5:30-8 Yoga 6-7 Men’s B-Ball 7-11 Headstart 10-11 & 1-2 B-Ball Tourney Boxing 5:30-8 B-Ball Tourney Boxing 5:30-8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Ojibwa Language 2-6 Basketball Tourney Presch. Open Gym 1-3 Youth Volleyball 4-8 Crafts 5-8 Weightlifting 5-6 EHS 10-11:30 Presch. O. Gym 1-3 Weightlifting 5-6 4 Gr. Grls B-Ball 5:30-7 Yoga 6-7 Men’s B-Ball 7-11 Presch. O. Gym 1-3 Open Gym (Youth) 4-8 Weightlifting 5-6 Movies 5-7 Boxing 5:30-8 Presch. O. Gym 1-3 Open Gym (Youth) 4-8 Weightlifting 5-6 Boxing 5:30-8 Yoga 6-7 Men’s B-Ball 7-11 Open Gym (Youth) 4-8 Boxing 5:30-8 Boxing 5:30-8 Rez Runners 1-5 Youth Dance 7-11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Rez Runners 11-2 Ojibwa Language 2-6 Adult Volleyball 6-8 Headstart Pancake Breakfast 7-11 a.m. Presch. Open Gym 1-3 Youth Volleyball 4-8 Crafts 5-8 Weightlifting 5-6 Presch. O. Gym 1-3 Weightlifting 5-6 4 Gr. Grls B-Ball 5:30-7 Yoga 6-7 Men’s B-Ball 7-11 Presch. O. Gym 1-3 Open Gym (Youth) 4-8 Weightlifting 5-6 Movies 5-7 Boxing 5:30-8 Presch. O. Gym 1-3 Open Gym (Youth) 4-8 Weightlifting 5-6 Boxing 5:30-8 Yoga 6-7 Men’s B-Ball 7-11 Open Gym (Youth) 4-8 Boxing 5:30-8 Boxing 5:30-8 Rez Runners 1-5 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Rez Runners 11-2 Ojibwa Language 2-6 Adult Volleyball 6-8 Presch. Open Gym 1-3 Youth Volleyball 4-8 Crafts 5-8 Weightlifting 5-6 Presch. O. Gym 1-3 Weightlifting 5-6 4 Gr. Grls B-Ball 5:30-7 Yoga 6-7 Men’s B-Ball 7-11 Presch. O. Gym 1-3 Open Gym (Youth) 4-8 Weightlifting 5-6 Movies 5-7 Boxing 5:30-8 Presch. O. Gym 1-3 Open Gym (Youth) 4-8 Weightlifting 5-6 Boxing 5:30-8 Yoga 6-7 Men’s B-Ball 7-11 Open Gym (Youth) 4-8 Boxing 5:30-8 Sledding - Covington 5:30-9:30 10 yrs & older Boxing 5:30-8 Rez Runners 1-5 Sledding - Covington 11:30-3:30 4-10 yrs w/parent 27 28 Rez Runners 11-2 Ojibwa Language 2-6 Adult Volleyball 6-8 Presch. Open Gym 1-3 Youth Volleyball 4-8 Crafts 5-8 Weightlifting 5-6 EHS 10-11:30 Anishinaabemowin Page Gichi-Manidoo Giizis (December) Words & Sentences. Gichi-Manidoo Giizis Crossword Puzzle VOCABULARY LIST MINO-GIIZHIGAD GIMIWAN ZOOGIPON GIZHAATE GISINAA NOODIN NINGWAANAKWAD AWAN BIIWAN MIZHAKWAD AABAWAA WAAWAATE ANWAATIN GASHKADIN OZHAASHAA ANIMIKIIKAA It is a nice day It is raining It is snowing It is hot It is cold It is windy It is cloudy It is foggy It is drifting It is clear It is warm and mild Northern Lights It is calm weather It freezes over It is slippery It is thundering Sentences Across Down 1. 4. 6. 7. 11. 14. 15. 16. 2. 3. 5. 8. 9. 10. 12. 13. It is slippery It freezes over It is calm weather It is windy It is raining It is snowing It is thundering It is foggy It is warm and mild It is a nice day It is cloudy It is cold Northern Lights It is clear It is hot It is drifting 1. Aaniin ezhiwebak agwajiing? How is the weather outside? 2. Ho-wah! Chi-Noodin agwajiing! Holy wah! It’s blowing hard outside! 3. Ninzegiz a’aw waawaate. I’m afraid of that Northern Light. 4. Aandi dibiki-giizis? Where is the moon? 5. Gashkadin miinawaa ozhaashaa. It freezes over and it is slippery. 6. Gimiwan dash chi-animikiikaa, Yai! It is raining and really thundering, Yikes! 7. Gisinaa mii-dash biiwan. It is cold and then it is drifting. This page was created by: Donald L. Chosa Jr. Anishinaabemowin Instructor/NMU & NMU Students 11 The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians has a unique employment opportunity for a qualified couple to work as Teaching Parents/ Housing Mgrs. As “parents” the couple will provide a normalized home environment to the adolescents placed in their care 24/7. As “teachers” they will implement a Professional Parenting Model program. At least one of the parents must posses professional training in the field of substance abuse and 3 years exp. in a social services field. Native American preference will apply. Interested candidates please call Chris at (231) 534-7411 or submit resume by e-mail at cdesmond@gtbindians.com or fax at (231) 534-7904. Keweenaw Bay Indian Community 107 Beartown Rd Baraga, Mi 49908 PRESORTED STD U.S Postage PAID Calumet, MI Permit No. 5 KBIC TIRE Cars, Light Trucks, Commercial Trucks, Skidders, Etc. Hours: Mon - Fri, 8am-5pm Saturday, 9am-2pm 353-TIRE 5258 US 41 Baraga, MI 49908x If you want to place an ad Please contact Donald Chosa at 524-2360 Or dchosa@up.net For more information Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Employment Opportunities Executive Director of Gaming Commission - Open until filled, Secretary - 1-20-2005, Environmental Response Program Specialist - 1-20-2005, Newsletter Editor - 2-10-2005. On Call positions: LPN - RN - Unit Manager - Account Executive/Sales Child Care Provider - Cashier - Receptionist/Clerical Worker For complete job announcement, application and closing dates contact: KBIC Personnel Department 107 Beartown Road Baraga, MI 49908 906-353-6623, ext 4176 or 4140 Or visit http://www.kbic-nsn.gov/html/personnel.htm 12 --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Akeweenaw_bay%3A15a9aea273386949. Public record. Not legal advice.