You All Know About the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (2005)

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You All Know About the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

Miinike-Giizis - Blueberry Moon - August 2005

Issue 14

KBIC PARTICIPATES IN 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS

Tribal Council Members:

Susan J. LaFernier, President

Warren C. Swartz Jr., Vice-President

Larry J. Denomie III, Secretary

Gary F. Loonsfoot Sr., Asst. Secretary

Jennifer Misegan, Treasurer

Doreen Blaker

Fred Dakota

William G. Emery

Michael F. LaFernier, Sr.

Elizabeth D. Mayo

Shawanung

(left to right) KB community members, Alicia Jacker, Rebecca Gauthier

and Margarita Nieskes, marched with the Baraga High Band in the parade.

(left to right) KB community members, Donald Carlson, John (Jackie)

Jacker, and Jay Loonsfoot marched with the veterans.

Toni Minton

Special points of interest:

Paul Halverson walks the family

dog in the kid’s parade. He

stated, “That’s what the kids

wanted, so that’s what we did”.

(left to right) Matt Shalifoe Sr.

and Virgil Loonsfoot march in the

parade - Virgil carries the KBIC

flag.

Top left - Ojibwa Casino registered a float;

throwing candy to youngsters watching the

parade.

Top right - DySean Allen rides in the kid’s

parade with the help of his mother, Sheila

Ekdahl. Auntie Catherine Ekdahl to his right,

ready to offer assistance.

Bottom left - Daughter of Susan Lawrence,

Madeline Ruuspakka, rides in her decorated

buggy - pushed by dad - Kyle Ruuspakka.

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Tribe Replaces Spirit Houses

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July 9th Council Meeting

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Ojibwa Housing Announces - Down

Payment Assistance Available

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KBIC Summer Science Camp 2005

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Youth Institute Camp 2005

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27th Keweenaw Bay Maawanji’iding (Powwow)

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KBIC High School Graduates

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KBIC/DHHS ANNOUNCES AMERCIAN INDIAN/ALASKA NATIVE TOBACCO SURVEY

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Department of Health and Human Services is announcing the American Indian/Alaska Native Adult Tobacco Survey to Keweenaw Bay Tribal Members! The purpose of the Adult

Tobacco Survey is to assist our Tribe in obtaining information needed to

measure tobacco abuse in our community, and to help with tobacco program planning and evaluation. The information collected through the survey

will be useful to the Support Center and to the tribe in raising awareness

about smoking as a health issue, in understanding attitudes toward smoking,

and in deciding where efforts to prevent and decrease smoking should be

directed.

In order to participate in the survey tribal members will be randomly

sampled and contacted by mail and/or a phone call after the participant

list has been created. The tribal members sampled to complete a survey will

receive a $25 value incentive. Our goal is to complete 225 interviews

within a participating tribal community. So 225 tribal members will receive

$25 for completing the survey!

If you are selected to participate you will be mailed a letter indicating

your selection. If you are selected, you can expect to receive a letter or

phone call by the end of July. In order for us to know that you would like to

participate you must send back your name and phone number so we can

contact you to schedule a time to meet. A tribal member hired as a survey

interviewer will contact you shortly after the receipt of your letter to set up a

time to meet with you. The survey process takes about 25 minutes and can

be done at a place and time that is convenient for you! You can be a smoker

or a non-smoker to participate in the survey. How about that! Twenty-five

minutes for $25.00!

If you have any questions about the survey please contact Denise Marth

@ (906) 353-4536!

HALF OF CANCER DEATHS PREVENTABLE

Please help this young man: Kyle Gauthier is a 10-year

old Keweenaw Bay member. He is the son of George

Gauthier and Kathy LaBeau of Baraga, Michigan. Kyle

has recently been diagnosed with Lymphoma Cancer and

has traveled to Milwaukee, Wisconsin for many tests and

chemotherapy. Kyle needs your help for medical and

travel expenses. Donations can be made in person or by

mail to: Superior National Bank, 201 Superior Ave.,

Baraga, MI 49908 (Donations are being made in the

name of the Kyle Gauthier Medical Fund.) Any amount of

assistance will be greatly appreciated. The KBIC Youth

Club have also initiated a canister campaign for him. Canisters are placed in many businesses throughout the community. Please toss

in your coins or donations - they will sure add up and help to assist his

needs. ~ Miigwech.

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More than 60 percent of all cancer deaths could be

prevented if Americans stopped smoking, exercised

more, ate healthier food and got recommended cancer

screenings, the American Cancer Society recently reported.

The report states that 1368 million Americans will

learn they have cancer and 563,700 will die of it. The

American Cancer Society estimates that in 2005, more

than 168,140 cancer deaths will be caused by tobacco

use alone. In addition, Scientists estimate that approximately one-third (190,090) of the 570,280 cancer deaths expected to occur in

2005 will be related to poor nutrition, physical inactivity, overweight, obesity and

other lifestyle factors. That totals 358,230 or 62 percent of all cancer deaths.

“If one could eliminate tobacco use, you would eliminate about half of the cancer deaths. If you could help people maintain a healthy body weight and get

more physical activity, that would be another 10 percent,” Dr. Michael Thun said in

a recent interview with the American Cancer Society. He added, “Increased colorectal screening and high quality mammography and Pap (smears for cervical

cancer) would contribute another fraction. It is very plausible that one could get a

50 percent reduction.”

For instance, breast cancer, which kills 40,000 women and men in the United

States every year, is easily treated if caught before it spreads. In February, a

team at Harvard Medical School calculated that if every woman aged between

50 and 79 got a mammogram every year, it would reduce deaths from breast

cancer by 37 percent. Colon cancer and prostate cancer, two other top cancer

killers, as also easily caught early with proper screening.

But the single easiest way to prevent cancer would be to stop all tobacco use,

the report says. “What we have learned from tobacco is that in addition to education, measures that make a huge difference are things like increasing excise

taxes on cigarettes and the clean air laws that have been enacted to protect nonsmokers from secondhand smoke.” Dr. Thun said. He added, “Just from a common

sense point of view, anything which increases physical activity, makes healthy food

more available, limits access to, and marketing of unhealthy foods is likely to be a

step in the right direction.

Thun said the report was not meant to make cancer patients feel they caused

their own disease. “This says just the opposite. The reality is things like smoking

and obesity and physical inactivity are often described as voluntary, but the

choices we make are made in a social context. In designing our communities and

our lives, we inadvertently have made a lot of choices that work against health,”

he said.

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TRIBE REPLACES/REPAIRS SPIRIT HOUSES

At a June 11th Tribal

Council meeting, Dorothy

Stephens (Spokesperson on

behalf of the Ojibwa Senior Citizens) requested labor/material funding for

gravesite spirit houses at

the Pinery Cemetery.

Council-member Mike

LaFernier indicated that he

would prepare a cost estimate and that the summer

youth workers could provide the labor.

At the

June 23rd Tribal Council

meeting, up to $4500 was

made available for rePictured above - Robert Rajacic (left) with Paul Ekdahl (right).

placement of spirit houses

at the cemeteries. The houses are being replaced at both the Pinery Cemetery

and the Mission Cemetery in Assissins. Robert Rajacic, Tribal Construction employee,

along with Paul Ekdahl, KBIC Summer Youth employee have been fulfilling the labor

end of the project. These young men are the builders and the deliverymen. Nice

job guys.

Tribal Council Meeting—July 9th, 2005

The regularly scheduled Saturday Tribal Council meeting was held on July 9, 2005.

Susan LaFernier presided over the meeting with Warren C. Swartz Jr., Larry J. Denomie III,

Gary Loonsfoot Sr., Jennifer Misegan, Doreen Blaker, Fred Dakota, William E. Emery, Michael F. LaFernier Sr., Elizabeth D. Mayo, Toni Minton and Shawanung present.

Susan LaFernier shared a number of Thank You letters with those who were present.

She also informed everyone of an announcement she received - ‘Mikwendaagoziway Memorial Annual Ceremony (Sandy Lake) will be held in McGregor, MN on July 27th. Council

also received a memo from the election committee regarding an update on how the 2-year

seat will be worked into the next election. In the President’s Report, Susan LaFernier spoke

of numerous activities that she encountered throughout the month of June. On June 1st, she

attended the Senior Banquet, sponsored by the Keweenaw Bay Educational Committee and

presented gift checks to twelve graduating high school students. June 8th, LaFernier met

with Gale Eilola. Eilola will be doing an update in August on the status of the Baraga Airport. Susan and Mike LaFernier attended the Heavy Equipment Class Graduation on June

9th held at the Baraga Lakeside. On June 21st, Ruth Bussey, Denise LaPointe, Keith Tourtillott, Mary Campioni and Susan LaFernier met at the Donald LaPointe Medical and Educational Facility for the final negotiation on the I.H.S. 2006 Self Governance Funding Agreement, which she officially signed. President LaFernier attended a meeting at the Planning

and Development Office on June 22nd with the Michigan Department of Transportation

concerning our Section 106 Consultation on the planning of a new passing lane on US41

between Kelsey Creek and the Keweenaw Road. The meeting was held to hear any concerns we had regarding any known traditional cultural and religious places that may be

impacted by this construction, which will be done in 2006. They also met with David Ruggles, Coordinator for State’s Tribal Affairs for the Environmental Section. Mr. Ruggles provided us with the Michigan Federally Recognized Tribes Michigan Department of Transportation Department’s operating guidelines, which implements Governor Granholm’s Executive

Direction No. 2004-5 that reaffirms recognition and fully supports the government-togovernment relationship. Susan LaFernier, also attended a ground breaking ceremony for

the new sewer construction with the Baraga Village and Wastewater Authority Board after

the MOU was signed. President LaFernier stated that she has sent letters to Honorable Bart

Stupak and Kildee on behalf of Ojibwa Housing Authority, requesting that they support an

amendment to the NAH Block Grant to restore funding to previous levels for housing and

community development and return separate funding to the Indian Community Block Grant.

She also sent letters to the Honorable Tom George and Martha Scott requesting that they

oppose the elimination of the Native American Family First Program that is under FIA as a

sole source contract for Michigan Tribes that has been in existence for seventeen years.

Susan LaFernier stated that she also sent letters to Hal Fitch, Stanley Pruss and Governor

Granholm on our many concerns about the proposed sulfide mining Part 632 rules. Susan

LaFernier stated that the Council met with Joseph O’Leary, Mike Koskinen of the Baraga

County Board of Commissioners and Jeff Sturgell, Baraga Village Manager regarding the

property taxes. They will be meeting again in the near future to discuss further planning

regarding services. There is currently vacancies on the Alcohol Advisory Board, the Health

Board and an alternate is needed for the Ojibwa Housing Authority Board. These vacancies

will be advertised. President LaFernier read a portion of a press release from June 27th

issued by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians where they announced that four Michigan Indian Tribes, which are Grand Traverse, Keweenaw Bay, Hannahville and LacVieux Desert, have agreed to move forward with an off-reservation gaming

project in Romulus, Michigan (home to the Detroit Metropolitan Airport) by the implementation of an Inter-Tribal Agreement signed in 1994. Phase I of the Casino project would involve the publication of a request for proposals and qualifications document to qualified

public and private companies wishing to contract with the Tribal entity for development of

the project. Each Tribe will have an interest in the operation and all decisions will be made

by a majority vote of the seven Tribal chairpersons acting as the management of the Tribal

entity. The project was approved by the Keweenaw Bay Tribal Council by Resolution on

February 23, 2005. She will report on the progress of this project in the near future. The

Tribal Council would like to wish Agnes (Totsie) Hueckstaedt and Denise LaPointe a happy

retirement and best wishes for a happy future.

Larry J. Denomie III reported on the Tribal Council meetings held throughout the month

of June in the Secretary’s report. Items of importance noted that the Council revoked five

gaming licenses and temporarily suspended another, ordered an investigation and scheduled a show cause hearing; approved $2100 to purchase 700# of green rice seed; approved Resolution KB1408-2005 re-application for the ICDBG grant; approved 4 deer

tags for the powwow feast; approved Resolution KB1409-2005, which makes the Associate

Judge position full-time; approved a service agreement for Bonnie Koski; approved an

amendment to the KBIC procurement policy; approved $7429 for landscaping of the KBIC

Industrial Park entrance, which was awarded to Tribal Construction; approved the KBIC

Youth Handbook changes; approved KBOCC Land Use Plan to include current leased area

up to proposed road for a learning and children’s center; approved $1855.25 for the

Ojibwa Senior’s to attend a Living Well with Chronic Illness Conference; discussed the OCC

Student Fund; approved SDS list for I.H.S.; approved a request for the Education Dept. Task

Force to look into a Tribal Charter School; approved the annual MTU Agreement for 2005;

denied renting of the Community Center for any use; approved project revisions to the Terminal Building at the former airport property; approved a request from UP Whitetails to

allow State of Michigan Inspectors to inspect their events at the Bingo Hall as long as our

people are with them; scheduled the review of the Casino Handbook for July 7th; approved

four gaming vendor licenses; approved Resolution KB1410-2005 authorizing Keith L. Tourtillott, Sr., CEO to screen and obtain GSA property on behalf of KBIC; received a beautiful

handcrafted rug from those serving in Iraq presented by Rick Geroux Sr.; met with Joseph

O’Leary and Mike Koskinen regarding the recent property tax case outcome; met with John

Baker and Fred Dakota regarding the Delene property sale; met with Gary Loonsfoot for

an employee request; Jennifer Misegan for a funding request; authorized taking Leonard

Cardinal’s name off of the GSA access; approved up to $4500 for replacement of the

Spirit Houses at the cemeteries; authorized the transfer of annual leave; authorized Tribal

Construction to purchase the Delene property up to $200,000; authorized a second Federal

Tax ID# for the Ojibwa Housing Authority; denied funding request presented by Jennifer

Misegan; approved a draft MOU and work plan for a Direct Implementation Tribal Cooperative Agreement Pilot Project, which would help train and license Tribal Natural Resources

staff as Federal Clean Water Act - Storm Compliance Inspectors; approved a Brownfield

Assessment - Release of Information to EPA with Council approval; approved a cost share

agreement with the Ottawa National Forest; approved $700 for the 9th Annual Kids Day

held at the Baraga Marina; approved $1200 for Margarita Nieskes to attend an Educational Tour in Germany in 2006; authorized the CEO to obtain a credit card in the name of

George DeCota and Thomas Chosa for firefighting; authorized promotion of Chris Chosa to

full-time Unit Manager at New Day; authorized Doreen Smith to full-time cook at the

Ojibwa Senior Citizens; approved Resolution KB1412-2005 adoption of Minimum Internal

Control Standards; approved $15,309.80 for the purchase of a new fingerprinting machine; approved with changes a Background Investigation Procedure for gaming licensing;

met with Jeff Sturgell, Baraga Village Manager, regarding the recent property tax case

outcome; approved Resolution KB1412-2005 formally recognizing the Cultural Committee;

approved by-laws for the Cultural Committee; approved the WUPPDR agreement in allocation of funding for the Emergency Preparedness Plan; approved $2046.85 for 14 Ojibwa

Seniors to attend the Annual Michigan Indian Elders Association Conference in Bay Mills;

approved $7500 to Hubert Lerue for cutting of 200 trees deemed possible hazards in the

Ojibwa Campground; approved posting of the Associate Director position at the Health

Center replacing retiring Denise LaPointe; approved annual lease term rates for the old

Tubcraft building; held an Attorney interview; met with John Baker on Dr. Zobro’s and Dr.

Oh’s contract amendments, which were approved; BCMH ER urgent care agreement and

special consult contracts; promoted Amber Houston to full-time daycare provider; and accepted a Tribal Seal carved out of Walnut by Jim Loman of Covington, presented by Brad

Dakota.

Cody Blue, thanked the Council for all the opportunities that she was able to participate

in throughout the past year as she held the title of KB Princess. President LaFernier assured

her that she had represented Keweenaw Bay respectfully and we are proud of her.

Stacy VanBuren, Dr. Julia Fry and Ruth Bussey represented the March of Dimes. They

spoke of the intensive care unit at MGH and how many premature babies are helped with

transports to the unit throughout the UP. Moved by Doreen Blaker to donate $5000 to the

sponsorship of the March of Dimes, supported by Elizabeth Mayo, and carried.

Marci Cella on behalf of the Huron River Restoration Project made a request of the

Council for a letter of support and an appointment of a board member from the tribe.

Marci suggested Todd Warner be appointed. Moved by William G. Emery to appoint

Todd Warner to their board, if he is available, and also to provide the organization a letter of support, supported by Mike LaFernier Sr., and carried.

Don Carlson requested $2452.20 for travel expenses to allow three individuals to attend a Western Mining Conference in Idaho to help them write a wilderness and back country plan. Doug Cornett spoke with the Council regarding the sulfide mining issues. President LaFernier informed all present that the Tribe has taken a position opposing the sulfide

mining and have made strives towards that position.

Robert Genschow Sr. addressed the Council regarding the Constitutional Re-convention

process. It has been sometime since a meeting has been held, approximately 10 months,

and he requested that the Council lower the voting age to 18 from 21, via Resolution to ask

for a Secretarial Election. No motions were made, however Secretary Larry Denomie III

stated that he would look toward working on a Resolution.

Continued on page 11

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DOWN PAYMENT FUNDS AVAILABLE/SUPERIOR NATIONAL BANK

Superior National Bank of Baraga, Michigan and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis are working with the Ojibwa Housing Authority in providing Down Payment

Funds to Tribal Members through a Homeownership Opportunities Program (HOP). Following is a list of requirements:

• Must be a first-time homebuyer. In order to be considered a first-time homebuyer, a homebuyer must be in one or more of the following categories.

• An individual and his or her spouse who has had no ownership in a principal residence during a three-year period ending on the date of the purchase of

the property.

• An individual who is a displaced homemaker and has only owned a home with a spouse.

• A single parent who has only owned a home with a former spouse while married.

• An individual who has only owned a principal residence not permanently affixed to a permanent foundation in accordance with applicable regulations.

• An individual who has only owned a property that was not in compliance with state, local, or model building codes, or other applicable codes, and cannot

be brought into compliance with such codes for less than the cost of constructing a permanent structure.

• Complete a counseling/education program prior to receiving HOP funds. (Sessions available through the Ojibwa Housing HomeFamily

80% of AMI

owner Program)

Size

1

$27,244

• Cannot receive, for the same property, more than one FHLBI grant of any kind, or more than one grant from any Federal Home

Loan bank.

2

$31,136

• Have household income that is equal to or less than 80% of the area median income adjusted for family size as published by

HUD. The area median income for Baraga County is as follows (SEE TABLE):

3

$35,028

•

Applicant must contribute a minimum of $500.00 of their own cash funds towards the purchase of the home.

4

$38,920

• Must be owner-occupants of the home to be purchased (must be primary residence.) Duplexes are eligible under certain circum5

$42,034

stances.

• Provide all documentation to Superior National Bank as required for participation in the program.

6

$45,147

7

$48,261

8

$51,374

For more information or to apply, contact Natalie Mleko at 906-524-5514 or Paul Lampinen at Superior National Bank at 906353-6695.

Meet Caleb Kinnunen, born

06/26/2005 to Vicki and Todd

Kinnunen. He weighed 6 lbs. 7 oz.

and was 17 ¾ inches in length.

Maternal grandmother is Dorothy

Juutilainen.

Notice of appreciation—The KBIC Youth club

would like to say “Chi miigwech” to all of our family and friends who donated bakery and items for

our Rummage/Bake Sale. It was a very successful

fundraiser. We are making progress towards our

goal—a summer youth trip. Miigwech to all who

attended the sale and got their cars washed.

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Recipe Of The Month Venison/Wildrice Casserole

1 ½ pound venison cut into small cubes

1 large onion (chopped)

2 stalks celery (chopped)

1 large can of mushrooms (chopped)

3 cups wild rice

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 can cream of celery soup

1 Tbsp. Kitchen Bouquet browning sauce

1 tsp. celery salt

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. pepper

1 tsp garlic powder

Brown venison, onion, Kitchen Bouquet and

celery together. Turn down the heat and

simmer for 1 hour. During this time, cook

the wild rice. Then in a large pan combine

venison mixture, cream soups, 2 cans water

and the cooked wild rice. Enjoy!

~ Submitted by C. Chosa

KBIC Summer Science Camp 2005

Family Feud Fitness—Just one of the many learning scenarios KBIC youth engaged in throughout

the month long Summer Science Camp. Left to right - Nick Mayo, Mindy Lantz, Kathy Mayo (AKA

Harry Harriston), Ginger Shelifoe, Gabriella Picciano , Tashina Emery and Shani Shelifoe.

Sixty students, grades 1-7, were enrolled in a month long Summer Science Camp 2005. Students, parents, speakers and support staff enjoyed

a Celebration Picnic on July 12, 2005 held at the powwow grounds. A

delicious feast of traditional healthy food was provided by KBOCCAISES. Participating youth received a student designed tee-shirt, gift certificate, certificates of attendance and bookmarkers reflecting their experience. Youth helped with the planning for next year by filling out a

survey reflecting their opinions about this year’s programming. This was a

collaborative project between KBOCC and the DHHS/KBIC as well as

dozens of community partners. Students benefited from preventive health

information, physical activity, healthy snacks, field trips, cultural education,

craft work, team work building and more during their sessions. Career

development and diabetes prevention are major components of this program. Youth were very eager to learn, shared their acquired knowledge

and sense of humor with peers, staff and speakers. The KBOCC setting

was excellent in meeting our needs. Special thanks to our bus driver Dennis Myllyla for keeping us on time each day and making the field trips

possible. Youth and their parents/guardians deserve praise for their

commitment to learning and preventive health practices.

Left to right, Kathy Mayo, RN—AKA Betty Spaghetti, Deb Arens, LPN—AKA Debbie Sawyer. These

two nurses are employed by KBIC/DHHS with the Diabetes Grant and they definitely do an excellent job at educating the people of the community, young & old. Remember laughter is good medicine.

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Baraga H.S. Graduate - Clifford

Andersen - is the son of Karen

and the late Robert Andersen.

He has been on the Honor Roll

and his Senior Project was an

anti-smoking campaign, which

included having students participate in the “Great American

Smoke-out.”

His project also

included a billboard which you

may have seen in L’Anse, which

featured 5 local students. The

picture from the billboard was

made into 1300 bookmarks

which were distributed throughout the local counties. Cliff’s

interests include computers and

playing the guitar. He plans on

attending Northern Michigan

University majoring in computer

science and later attending ITT

for video game design.

Baraga H.S. Graduate - Ashley

Chosa - is the daughter of Clara

and Don Chosa. Her high school

activities included Band, SADD,

the high school play, Bioatholon,

volleyball, cheerleading and

chorus. She has been on the

Honor Roll many times and received an Academic Letter this

year. Her Senior Project was on

Drunk Driving Awareness, which

had a great impact on the community. She has also been a

candidate for KBIC Princess. She

attended the Career and College Expo in Mt. Pleasant, which

helped her choose her college

major. Ashley will be attending

Northern Michigan University

pursuing a degree in counseling

and her later plans include a

Ph.D. in Child Psychiatry.

Baraga H.S. Graduate - Brett

Degenaer - is the son of Ann and

Patrick Degenaer. While in high

school he participated in football

for 4 years, hockey for 3 years,

also golf, track and student

council. He received the Jason

Bianco memorial scholarship and

was selected for All-conference

football and All-U.P. football.

His Senior Project involved working at the KBIC fisheries and

gaining hands-on experience

there. His interests include hunting, fishing and sports. He plans

on entering the Air Force this fall,

with his training to begin in

Texas.

Baraga H.S. Graduate - Derek

Heath - is the son of Christine

and Patrick LaPointe. He has

received the Perfect Attendance

incentive and attended the Career and College Expo in Mt.

Pleasant. He was a member of

the local history class that visited

a local sugarbush and participated in the making of maple

syrup. His Senior Project was

designing a Native American

calendar that used all native

language. His interests include

hunting, fishing, basketball and

other sports. He plans on attending college to learn more about

the Ojibwa language and culture.

Baraga H.S. Graduate - Robert

Rajacic - is the son of Darlene

Genschow and Alan Rajacic.

While in high school he participated in football for 4 years

and spent 2 years in the Vocational builder’s class, which built

the homes on Beartown Road.

He was a student mentor for

Families in Action and was the

student representative on the

Title VII committee. His Senior

Project was to learn Native

American drumming and songs

with the local drummers. His

interests include football, fishing,

hunting, racing, baseball and art.

He plans on entering the U.S.

Marine Corps. and later attending college to study art. He also

plans on continuing to participate

in Native American drumming.

L’Anse H.S. Graduate - Jolene

DeCota - is the daughter of Lynn

Velmer and Mike DeCota. Her

school activities included Youth in

government, Leadership Program, yearbook, Art Club, High

Five Mentoring Program, SADD,

Cheerleading, Teacher Aide,

Honor Roll and Perfect Attendance. Her interests are working

with children, beading, Native

culture, painting and traveling.

She was an Assistant Basketball

Coach for the Rez Runners and

has been a candidate for KBIC

Princess. Jolene will be attending Ojibwa Community College

in the fall and will later transfer

to Michigan Tech or Northern.

CONGRATULATIONS KBIC HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

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L’Anse/Baraga Community

School Graduate - Derek

Gauthier - is the son of Deanna

Foucault and the late Dan

Gauthier. His school activities

included playing football and he

is interested in working on cars.

He is currently employed as a

Home Health Care worker.

L’Anse H.S. Graduate - Jordanne

Gauthier - is the daughter of

Kelly Carlson and the late Daniel

Gauthier. While in high school,

she was an office aide for 2

years, worked with the elementary students as a mentor and

volunteered for peer tutoring in

the KBIC tutoring room. She has

been on the Honor Roll many

times. Her interests are softball

and outdoor activities. She plans

on attending Northern Michigan

University and later Central

Michigan University. She plans

on majoring in Human Services.

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L’Anse H.S. Graduate - Jennifer

Picard - is the daughter of Lori

Picard and Allen DeCota. Her

school activities included being a

teacher aid for 2 years, Art

Club, High Five Mentoring Program, S.T.A.R. group, and has

earned Honor Roll status many

times. She also played basketball in middle school.

She

worked for the tribe’s Summer

Youth Program for 3 years and is

currently a dealer at the Casino.

She will be attending Northern

Michigan University this fall,

majoring in Human Services.

L’Anse H.S. Graduate - Kyle

Stein - is the son of Amy and

James Stein. While he was in

high school he was an office

assistant and he consistently

earned Honor Roll and Perfect

Attendance status. His interests

include making wood & metal

objects and repairing things. He

will be attending Northern Michigan University this fall majoring

in Industrial Technology, Secondary Education.

L’Anse/Baraga Community

School Graduate - Michael Denomie - is the son of Terri and

Mike Denomie.

During high

school he participated in football, hockey and golf. He attended the Auto Tech Program in

Hancock and he enjoys working

on cars. His interests include

snowboarding, snowmobiling and

installing sound systems.

He

plans to work for a year before

attending college.

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L’Anse/Baraga Community

School Graduate - Angela Loonsfoot - is the mother of 4 children

- Christopher, Carla, Alden and

Adrian. She has been employed

as a dealer at the Ojibwa Casino for approximately 9 years.

Working full-time and taking

care of her family keeps her

very busy.

27TH KEWEENAW BAY MAAWANJI’IDING

Fifteen

year old Britt a n e e

Gauthier, of

Zeba, MI was

crowned “Miss

Keweenaw

Bay

2005”.

Brittanee

is

the daughter

of

Charlie

Gauthier and

Diana Carlson. She is of the Wolf

Clan and is a fancy shawl dancer.

She is a honor roll student and will

be entering the ninth grade this fall.

She enjoys basketball, regalia making, snowmobiling, four-wheeling,

swimming, snowboarding, shopping,

camping, softball, and being with

friends. (Above - is Cody Blue, Miss

Keweenaw Bay 2004, assisting with

the crowning of Brittanee. [top picture

by Stan Spruce])

Youth Two Step Winners—Megan Tucker (age 10)

and Racelyn Awonohopay (age 7). They registered with the team name - “Menom’s from

Zeba.” [picture by Stan Spruce]

Fry Bread judging was conducted by a

panel of 5 judges. Entries were judged on

roundness, appearance, taste, texture and

oil control.

Tom Marshall, of White Hall, MI was

awarded the Fry Bread Championship in

the adult category (age 16 and above).

Tom has won this award four times out of

five years at KB. There were 7 entries.

Adult Two Step Winners—Danika Strong (L’Anse) and

Chris Loonsfoot (Baraga). They registered with the

team name - “Brrrrrraataa,” which was given to them

by Danika’s cousin, Cody Blue. [picture by Stan Spruce]

Head Youth Dancers

(above) Dalene Chosa

and (below) Robert

Voakes Jr.

Thirteen year old

Solomon Collins, of

Holland, MI was

awarded the Fry

Bread Championship

in the youth category

(up to age 15).

Solomon has been

making fry bread

since he was 3 years

old; his Grandma

Beta showed him

how. Solomon has

won this award twice

in three years at KB.

An astonishing special performance by Aazhenii BigJohn, 2005 World Youth

Hoop Dance Champion,

was given early Saturday

evening, before grand

entry. [picture by Stan Spruce]

Four candidates for Miss KBIC (left to

right) Brittanee Gauthier, Carla Connor,

Danika Strong, Jolene DeCota. [picture by

Stan Spruce]

Ten year old Hope Minton came up

with the idea of making necklaces,

bracelets and ankle bracelets to sell

to raise money for her friend Kyle

Gauthier, who recently became ill.

She worked for numerous hours,

stringing beads together for a total

of 46 of them. She then sold them

at the powwow for one dollar each.

With the help of the MC’s and extra

donations, she made $100 for

Kyle’s medical fund. [picture by Stan

Spruce]

The 27th KBIC Maawanji’iding gathered 2700+

dancers, drummers, and spectators throughout the

weekend (July 22, 23, 24, 2005). Jennifer Misegan, registration supervisor, indicates that 471

dancers were registered and fourteen drum

groups. Home Drum - Woodland Drum Group

(Drum Keeper, George Gauthier) won the Drum

competition this year. More pictures are also

available on page 12. There will be more pictures and information published in our next issue.

[Many untitled pictures, compliments of Stan Spruce.]

KBIC YOUTH CLUB RAFFLE

1st place - Patrice Mayo

2nd place - Mary Geroux

3rd place - Allen DeCota

4th place - Effie Messer

Chi miigwech to all who purchased raffle tickets in this

fundraiser. Chi miigwech to

all our parents who donated

supplies for the Powwow

Youth Booth and our customers.

(7) Niizhwaaswi

9th Annual Kid’s Day - at Baraga Marina

Many Keweenaw Bay members enjoyed the 9th Annual Kid’s Day on July 9th, held at the Baraga Marina. The Coast Guard’s “Portage” and GLIFWC (Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission) boats

were available and offered boat rides to youth and parents around Keweenaw Bay waters. Complimentary hotdogs & pop were available for youth and parents. Children participated in games for a slew of

fabulous prizes. The event is organized and sponsored by Mary and Tom Disney of Disney Bait & Tackle.

Donations were provided by KBIC, Village of Baraga and numerous village businesses.

Schedule of Events

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Youth open gym—M,T,W,F 4-9pm, TH 6-9

pm, Sat 1-6 pm [open gym will be replaced

by 3-on-3 basketball starting ???

Boxing—M,T,W,Th, 6-8 pm

Weightlifting—M,T,W,Th,F, 3:30-5 pm &

Sat 2-3 pm

Crafts–Tues 5-6 pm

Moccasins—Tues 6:30-8 pm

Regalia—Thurs 6:30-8 pm

Karate—Thurs 5-6 pm

Teen aerobics—M,W,F 8-9 pm

Adult open gym—M,T,W,Th,F 8-10 pm

Art class—Wed 6:30-8 pm

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OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY

The KBIC Tribal Council and the Keweenaw Bay Indian

Community would like to send their sincere condolences to

the family of James Arthur “Big Thunder” Cote, 77, of

Zeba, who “walked-on” Monday morning, July 18th, 2005

at his home.

Jim was born October 11, 1927, in Escanaba, a son of

the late William and Elizabeth (Head) Madosh. Jim was

raised in Baraga County and lived here most of his life.

In 1972 he married the former Jacquelin Emery in L’Anse

and she preceded him in death in December 1983. He

was employed for 17 years as an operator with the Michigan Dept. of Transportation and he retired in 1989. Jim

was a Veteran of the Army, a member of the Ojibwa Senior Citizens and enjoyed spending time at the L’Anse VFW.

He is survived by 6 children, Cathy Cote of Ishpeming,

James (Kim Gauthier) Cote Jr. of L’Anse, Tim Cote of Marquette, Tammy (Michael) Seymour of Harvey, Patti Cote of

Zeba and Danielle (Jeff Owens) Cote of Zeba, 16 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and

nephews. A daughter, Lillian (Cede) Voakes, sisters Helen

Shannon, Harriet Geroux and Peggy Chosa, brothers

George “McGee” Madosh, Clifford Madosh, and Hubert

“Jug” Madosh preceded him in death. Visitation was held

on Thursday, July 21, 2005 at Most Holy Name of Jesus

Church with Military rights at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian

Burial was held on Friday, July 22, 2005. Rev. Augustine

officiating . Interment conducted at the Pinery Cemetery.

The KBIC Tribal Council and the Keweenaw Bay Indian

Community would like to send their sincere condolences to

the family of George W. Selden, 24, of Monroe, Michigan, formerly of Zeba, who died unexpectedly Monday

July 18th, 2005.

George was born September 15, 1980, in L’Anse, a

son of Warren Selden and Gladys Rantanen. He was

raised in L’Anse, moving to Monroe, Michigan in 1999. He

was employed as a contractor with Bulldog Enterprises in

Monroe. George was an outgoing, caring man who enjoyed children and helping others. He liked to work on

cars and to give his mother rides in his dune buggy.

He is survived by his mother, Gladys Rantanen of

Zeba, father, Warren Selden of Pelkie, sisters Laurie

(Wayne) Champagne of Monroe, MI, and Tracy (Charles)

Pirkola of Herman, brothers John Selden of Monroe, MI,

David Selden of Zeba, and Todd Selden of Keweenaw

Bay, aunts, Paula Rantanen of Zeba and Mary (Wayne)

Kostamo of Pelkie, uncles, Dave (Chris) Rantanen of Manistique and Walter (Avis) Leinonen of Zeba, 6 nieces, 3

nephews and numerous cousins. His grandparents, George

and Betty (Barbano) Rantanen and an uncle, Randy Rantanen preceded him in death. Visitation was held on Thursday, July 21, 2005 at Jacobson Funeral Home at 5 p.m.

and on Friday, July 22, 2005 in the Zeba Indian Mission

United Methodist Church at 10 a.m. A memorial mass was

held at 11 a.m. in the church with Rev. John Henry officiating. Interment conducted at the Pinery Cemetery.

The KBIC Tribal Council and the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community would like to send their sincere condolences to the

family of Thomas Clark Westman, infant son of John and Jennifer (Mayo) Westman, of Baraga, who died shortly after

birth on June 7, 2005.

Thomas is survived by his paternal grandparents, Patricia and Clark Westman of L’Anse; material grandparents,

Patrice Mayo of Baraga and John T. (Judy) Mayo of Baraga; paternal great-grandmother, Helvie Westman of L’Anse,

maternal great-grandmother, Gloria Tahtinen of Baraga, aunts, Kristin (Pat) Newland of L’Anse and Tracey (Greg) Alessandroni of L’Anse, uncle Josh Mayo of Baraga. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Oscar Westman,

John and Helene McGinty, Norman Tahtinen, Richard and Alma Mayo. A private service was held in the Baraga Cemetery.

NEW HIRE - Doreen Smith, Senior’s Cook

Aaniin - My name is Doreen

Smith, the new head cook @

OSC since Totsie Hueckstaedt’s

retirement on July 1, 2005. I

have plenty of cooking experience from raising my 7 children,

and being a grandmother of 9.

I moved up here from metro Detroit area in 1991 and I am a

member of KBIC. My favorite

hobbies are making regalia and

playing bingo. I really enjoy

cooking for the Ojibwa Seniors,

and being there for them. They

are all a wonderful bunch.

OJIBWA SENIORS - DELICIOUS PASTIES

The Ojibwa Citizens are busy with pasty sales on the third Thursday

of every month. Call 353-6096 to order early as they sell out quite

frequently.

To place an ad, contact

Donald Chosa, Jr., or

Lauri Denomie at

newsletter@kbic-nsn.gov.

Agnes Hueckstaedt Retires

Agnes Hueckstaedt (Totsie)

entered retirement on July 1,

2005. A retirement luncheon

was held at the Senior Citizen’s

Center in her honor.

Totsie

stated “she is quietly retiring.”

Totsie has been employed as

the Ojibwa Senior Citizen’s

Cook for the past five years

and she has definitely livened

up the center. Jay Loonsfoot,

President of the Ojibwa Senior

Citizen’s gave an address on

behalf of KBIC and Ojibwa

Senior’s appreciation for the

years of dedication that Totsie

Jay Loonsfoot (left) with Agnes (Totsie) Hueckstaedt (right).

has given the community. She’s

been a fine employee and we’ll

miss her. Prior to working for KBIC, Totsie was full-time caregiver for her brother, Henry

Crebassa. Her plans are for rest and relaxation, and to spend time with her friends, family

and grandchildren.

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Community Calendar - August 2005

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calendar

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newsletter

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Senior Citizens

Pasty Sale 353-6096

Senior Picnic,

Ojibwa Campgrounds

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Events occurring throughout the KBIC Community

are welcomed to be listed on this calendar.

email newsletter@kbic-nsn.gov

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Resort

ANNUAL SENIOR PICNIC - August 19,

2005 @ Ojibwa Campgrounds. Bingo,

crafts, prizes and great food! Call 3536096 to sign up. This event is sponsored by

KBIC Diabetes Program, STEPS, KBOCC Honoring Your Health, and the Seniors. For more

information call Deb Arens at 353-4559 or

Kathy Mayo at 353-4519.

FEET IN THE FOREST – A series of 3 hikes.

First session is scheduled for August 10, 2005

@ 7:00 p.m. This is a family oriented event,

so bring your kids with you. The first session

is tentatively scheduled for Canyon Falls.

You must provide your own transportation.

The last session, everyone will make their

own walking stick. This event is sponsored by

KBIC Diabetes Program, STEPS, KBOCC Honoring Your Health. For more information call

Deb Arens at 353-4559 or Kathy Mayo at

353-4519.

HONORING OUR HEALTH SUMMER YOUTH INSTITUTE

Students from the KBIC Summer Youth Employment

program took part in an institute on science and health

in our community June 27 through July 1. The program

was supported by Honoring Our Health (HOH) and led

by HOH Coordinator Rachelle Bachran. Dr. Carolee

Dodge Francis was the main teacher assisted by

KBOCC student DeAnna Hadden. Participants learned

about nutrition and health science from films, speakers

and readings, as well as sampling healthy snacks. The

youth received Nalgene bottles to help keep in the

habit of drinking plenty of water. They were impressed

by the film Supersize Me, which the students said gave

them new information about what’s in fast foods and

made them re-think some of their eating choices. The idea of making their own healthy

choices was supported by presentations from Cathy Elmblad on how advertising influences

consumers and Marie Harju on the power of choice.

Youth Institute participants conducted their own brief research project on health in our

community. Small groups of students interviewed community members about their experiences with diabetes, compiled the results, and reported the results to the whole group. One

of the student groups reported that they found these community beliefs about diabetes:

• How we eat now can affect us when we are older

• Eating small portions and even a little exercise helps

• A lot of people in the community have diabetes and more and more

young people are dying from it.

….many people in the community feel the same about diabetes. It is depressing and a terrible thing to have to live with.

The speakers and instructors hope that they will take more hopeful understandings

of diabetes into the community: that people can often prevent type 2 diabetes by

making healthy choices, and that people can take action to maintain their health

even if they have diabetes.

(10) Midaaswi

DIABETES CELEBRATION – August 25, 2005 @ 5:30 – 7:30 pm, Portage

Health Systems in Hancock, MI. Diabetics and their families (all who are

touched by Diabetes) are encouraged to attend this free program. There

will be a light buffet available and prizes. There will be inspiration and

support for all who choose to come. You may go on your own or transportation will be available, contact Kathy Mayo 353-4519 or Rachelle A.

Bachran at 353-4628 for more details.

Tribal Council Meeting - July 9th, 2005

Continued from page 3

Robert Genschow Sr. also questioned

some financial concerns regarding loans to

and from SNB. It was explained that the

two line items he was referring to were

actually loans made by previous Council

and were secured by CDs as collateral.

Treasurer Misegan informed all present

that a July 28th finance meeting is scheduled for Council and that the annual audit

is public and posted at the Tribal Center.

Fred Dakota spoke of the land claims

and informed individuals present that

Sault Tribe and Bay Mills were originally

part of the off-reservation gaming project in Romulus, Michigan - that Grand

Traverse, Keweenaw Bay, Hannahville

and LacVieux Desert are parties in (which

President LaFernier spoke of earlier).

Dakota stated that Sault and Bay Mills

backed out of the project and introduced

a bill in Congress regarding the same

canal lands, which they have not successfully completed but continue to work on.

Attorney John Baker stated that Dorsey is

working on changes in the resolution regarding our Tribe’s Land Claims issue.

Larry Denomie III spoke of committee

members attendance policies. There has

been some conflicts with employees who

work for the Tribe’s businesses, being able

to attend meetings. The policy is scheduled to be reviewed in the near future.

Gerald Magnant spoke of the possibility of exploring other law firms for our

special legal Counsel contracts made with

KBIC. He made a suggestion of Blue dog,

Olson and Small.

Debra Parrish spoke of the need to

obtain a letter of designation that authorizes the College to be the local council

regarding the Children’s Indoor Play Center grant. Moved by Doreen Blaker to

provide the letter of designation authorizing the College to be the local council for

the Children’s Indoor Play Center grant as

long was it does not interfere with other

departments, supported by Mike

LaFernier Sr., and carried.

Debra Parrish also requested the

amount of $700 for travel expenses so

she could attend a training at Harvard

Institute as OCC’s President. Other travel

reimbursements have not yet been received, and if they are received could

reduce the amount requested. Moved by

Fred Dakota to provide up to $700 if

necessary for Debra Parrish’s travel to

Harvard Institute, supported by Mike

LaFernier Sr., and carried.

Debra Parrish also requested a

50/50 raffle for OCC to be held during

the powwow later this month. Moved by

Elizabeth Mayo to approve the request

for OCC to hold a 50/50 raffle during

the powwow, supported by Doreen

Blaker, and carried.

In addition, Debra Parrish informed

the Council that the American Indian College Fund Committee would be visiting

and that they would like to host a cultural

meal for the event. She requested a deer

tag for venison. Moved by Elizabeth

Mayo to approve one deer tag for venison for the event, supported by Gary

Loonsfoot Sr., and carried.

Hog Wild Cook Off 2005 - proceeds will go to “UP Camp for Kids with

Diabetes” requested funding. Discussion the City of Iron Mountain hosts this event.

The camp is for 2-days at NMU. The tribe

has possible dollars available through

grant funding at DHHS if needy youth

would request to attend the UP Camp.

Moved by Elizabeth Mayo to deny the

request for donation, supported by Fred

Dakota, Doreen Blaker and Mike

LaFernier opposed, and carried.

Resolution KB413-2005 IRR Long

Range Transportation and Resolution

KB1414-2005 IRR Inventory to include

MOU with the County of Baraga was requested for approval. Moved by Fred

Dakota to approve KB413-2005 IRR Long

Range Transportation and Resolution

KB1414-2005 IRR Inventory with MOU,

supported by William E. Emery, and carried.

Renewal of KBIC’s WIC program Dietician Contract at Hannahville Indian

Community was requested. Moved by

William E. Emery to accept the contract,

supported by Jennifer Misegan, and carried.

Elizabeth Mayo requested a rider for

the location of sales of tobacco for the

Keweenaw Fisheries concessions trailer

during the powwow. The business address

is stated on the license. Moved by Gary

Loonsfoot Sr. to approve the rider request

for tobacco sales as requested, supported

by Mike LaFernier Sr., Elizabeth Mayo

abstains, and carried.

Moved by Doreen Blaker to approve

the Department Head Reports for April

and May 2005, supported by Gary

Loonsfoot Sr., and carried.

Council went into closed session to

meet with “Tribal Membership Only” regarding Special Attorney Contracts prior

to adjournment.

ATTENTION OUT OF TOWN MEMBERS - For Your Information Toll free # 800-323-8045, rings to the Ojibwa Casino/Baraga then ask to be transferred to the Tribal Center switchboard or a

known ext. of your choice.

ANISHINAABEMOWIN

Miinike Giizis

Blueberry Moon

August

Vocabulary

Mawinzo

Miin (an)

Makade miskomin (an)

Mandaamin

Okaadaak (oog)

Opin (iig)

Ogin (iig)

Bikwaakoombens (ag)

Gichi-niibish

Zhigaagomish (ag)

Mashkodesimin (ag)

Mandaaminaboo

Naboob

Gitige

Gitigaan

Gitigewinini (wag)

Bakiteshka'ige

Awakaanigamig

He/She picks berries

Blueberry (s)

Blackberry (s)

Corn

Carrot (s)

Potato (s)

Tomato (s)

Cucumber (s)

Lettuce

Onion (s)

Bean (s)

Corn soup

Soup

He/She gardens

Farm

Farmer (s)

He/She harvests crops

Barn

Miinike Giizis Word Scramble

Mishgogaazhi

Dakaokaa

Woznima

Anigakamigawa

Oonbab

Nimi

Minadabomanao

Gaziaghohmis

Sentences

1. Giga-gitigemin gitigaaning mandaamin, okaadaakoog, opiniig, bikwaakoombensag, zhigaagomishag, geya. We are going to grow on our farm, corn,

carrots, potatoes, cucumbers, and onions.

2. Ninbakiteshka'igeyaan, gigawiikongemin. When I harvest the crops, we

shall feast.

3. Giga-mawinzomin miinan miinawa makade-miskomin Miinike Giizisong.

We are going to pick blueberries and blackberries during August.

4. Nimama atoon mandaamin akiking mii dash jibaakwe mandaaminaboo. My

mom put corn in the kettle and cooked corn soup.

Anishinaabemowin page created by Donald Chosa, Jr. Anishinaabemowin Instructor

Northern Michigan University

(11) Ashi bezhig

KBIC TIRE

YOUTH ACTIVITY TENT

Cars, Light Trucks,

Commercial Trucks,

Skidders, etc…

PRESORTED STD

U.S Postage

PAID

Calumet, MI

Permit No. 5

Hours are:

Monday—Friday, 8 am—5 pm

Saturday, 8am—5pm

353-TIRE

5258 US 41, Baraga, MI 49908

Maawanji’iding - Thursday July 21st,

activities included lighting of the Sacred

Fire at daybreak, grounds blessing feast at

noon, traditional teachings which began at

9 am and again at 1 pm, and the Kid’s

Activity Tent kept the children busy midmorning and early afternoon. Marc Sils

(shown above) was one of the volunteers

with the Kid’s activities. Lori Sherman with

her rescue dog “Ani’ (shown below) did

demonstrations for the children.

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community/Employment Opportunities

Assistant Tribal Attorney - open until filled

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) Ashi Niizh

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

107 Beartown Rd-Baraga, Mi 49908