The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwe (2013)

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The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwe

Manoominike Giizis - Rice Making Moon - September 2013 Issue 110

35TH KEWEENAW BAY MAAWANJI’DING HELD

Tribal Council Members:

Warren C. Swartz, Jr., President

Elizabeth D. Mayo, Vice-President

Susan J. LaFernier, Secretary

Toni Minton, Asst. Secretary

Jennifer Misegan, Treasurer

Robert D. (RD) Curtis, Jr.

Frederick Dakota

Jean Jokinen

Michael F. LaFernier, Sr.

Carole LaPointe

Elizabeth (Chiz) Matthews

Don Messer, Jr.

SPECIAL POINTS

OF INTEREST:

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Saturday afternoon’s Grand Entry at the Ojibwa Powwow Campgrounds.

The KBIC 35th Annual Maawanji’iding

was held the weekend of July 26-28,

2013, at the Ojibwa Powwow Campg ro und s in

Ba rag a,

Mi chig an .

“Revitalizing Our Families & Community”

was chosen for this year’s theme. Records indicate there were 512 dancers

and 17 drums registered.

Admission

sales totaled 2,000 for participants and

spectators who weathered out the weekend of song and dance at Keweenaw

Bay. Due to rainy weather, the event was

moved for Saturday evening’s and Sunday’s grand entry to L’Anse Meadowbrook Arena. Following Friday evening’s

grand entry, the Powwow Committee honored four KBIC elders this year: Marilyn

“Merta” Abbott, Fanchon Picard Boyette,

Donald Dowd, and Theodore “Ted”

Holappa. Kristina Misegan was crowned

as Keweenaw Bay’s Royalty for the 2013

term. Kristina is the daughter of John and

Sharon Misegan, and the granddaughter

of Marie Salo and the late Isadore “Blue”

Misegan. Bear Creek of Sault Ste. Marie,

ONT, honored the Community as host

drum, along with Eyabay of Red Lake,

MN, and Smokeytown of Keshena, WI as

co-host drums. Wes Martin served as

Head Veteran Dancer, Burt “Joe” Jackson

as Head Male Dancer, Sheena Cain as

Head Female Dancer, Joey Loonsfoot as

Head Youth Male Dancer, and Jaycie

Forcia as Head Youth Female Dancer.

Joe Besaw and Derek Bailey served as

emcees. Darryl Kingbird served as Arena

Director and was assisted by Assistant

Arena Director, Nathan Welch. Cody

Haataja served as Head Firekeeper. Traditional teachings were delivered by Dorothy Sam and Harlan Downwind. Nevaeh

Marshall (Rose’s food stand) won the junior fry bread championship, and Thelma

Ogema from Leech Lake, MN, won the

adult division fry bread championship.

Friday evening the youth two-step competition was held, and the adult two-step

competition was held Saturday evening at

the L’Anse Meadowbrook Arena. Sunday’s events included a hand drum special.

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August 3, 2013 Tribal Council

Meeting

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35th Keweenaw Bay Maawanji’ding held

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KBIC Medical Clinic Earns Patient-Centered Medical Home

Designation from BCBS

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Senator Debbie Stabenow Visits

KBOCC

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The People’s Garden

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Secretarial Election Scheduled

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New Employees

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Deepest Sympathy

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Three princess candidates: left to right — Kristina Misegan (crowned Friday evening as

Miss Keweenaw Bay), Sheena Halverson, and Ashley Beck.

Princess Candidates Biographies:

Kristina Misegan is the 17-year-old

daughter of John and Sharon Misegan

and the granddaughter of the late

Elmer “Al” Williams, the late Joyce

(Pete) Pfister, Marie Salo and the late

Isadore “Blu” Misegan. Kristina said,

“To me our culture means that I always

strive to be a better person. The medicine wheel helps keep me balanced

spiritually, traditionally, socially, and

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AUGUST 3, 2013 TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING

The Tribal Council held their regularly scheduled Saturday Tribal Council

meeting on August 3, 2013, at the

Ojibwa Casino Conference Room, in

Baraga, Michigan. President Warren C.

Swartz, Jr. presided over the meeting

with Susan J. LaFernier, Toni Minton,

Jennifer Misegan, Robert (RD) Curtis,

Jr., Fred Dakota, Jean Jokinen, Michael

F. LaFernier, Sr., Carole L. LaPointe,

Elizabeth “Chiz” Matthews, and Don

Messer, Jr. present. Elizabeth D. Mayo

was absent.

President Warren C. Swartz, Jr.

shared numerous Thank You and For

Your Information items addressed to

Council. Council passed the Department Head Reports for June 2013.

Treasurer Jennifer Misegan gave a

brief verbal Treasurer’s report. “We

have started working with the budget

process and will be meeting with Directors, Department Heads, and Managers

on August 16. At our next Thursday

meeting (08/08/2013), we will be scheduling the budget time frames and September meetings. We also will be reviewing the financials for the enterprises

at Thursday’s meeting.”

Sandra Cribbs requested financial

assistance with flight tickets and hotel,

in the amount of $1671.97, for herself

and two children to attend the basic

training graduation ceremony for her

son, Jorey Cribbs, (a KBIC member), in

September. Council advised Ms. Cribbs

that they would take her request under

consideration when processing donations and would follow up with her.

Motion by Jean Jokinen to approve the additional cost of the casket for George Curtis in the amount

of $3,992.00, supported by Elizabeth

(Chiz) Matthews. Jennifer Misegan indicated that she has information to bring

to the Thursday meeting regarding the

cost of funerals and how much we are

paying for other funerals and that this

should really be an increase to the

whole fund of what we approve for all

funerals.

Motion by Michael F.

LaFernier, Sr. to table the George

Curtis Funeral request until the burial

program is reviewed on Thursday,

supported by Jennifer Misegan, six

supported (S. LaFernier, Minton,

Misegan, Dakota, M. LaFernier, LaPointe), four opposed (Curtis, Jokinen, Matthews, Messer), 0 abstained,

one absent (Mayo), motion carried.

Treasurer Jennifer Misegan brought

forward the donations for August 2013.

Motion by Toni Minton to approve the

August 2013 donations as $500.00 to

the Omega House for the 2nd Annual

Hike for the House and $350.00 to the

Baraga County Community Foundation Tony Selkey Memorial Golf

Scramble sponsorship for a $850.00

total, supported by Carole LaPointe,

eight

supported

(S.

LaFernier,

Minton, Curtis, Dakota, M. LaFernier,

LaPointe, Mathews, Messer), two opposed (Misegan, Jokinen), 0 abstained, one absent (Mayo), motion

carried.

Councilperson Susan J. LaFernier

moved to introduce the Proposed Ordinance clarification of Title 21B to amend

§21B.604 “Net profits from the sale of

tax free tobacco products by the Com(2) Niizh

munity” of Tobacco Ordinance 2008—2.

The 1st Reading was held. Motion by

Susan J. LaFernier to introduce Proposed Ordinance clarification to Title

21B.604 of Tobacco Ordinance of

2008, supported by Jennifer Misegan,

ten supported (S. LaFernier, Minton,

Misegan, Curtis, Dakota, Jokinen, M.

LaFernier,

LaPointe,

Matthews,

Messer), 0 opposed, 0 abstained, one

absent (Mayo), motion carried. Council scheduled the 2nd Reading of Proposed Ordinance 2013-03 for public

comments for August 15, 2013, 1:00

p.m.

Motion by Carole LaPointe to approve the Service Agreement with

ALK Contracting, Inc. for $31,000.00

for the rooftop heating and air conditioning at the Baraga Ojibwa Casino,

supported by Michael F. LaFernier,

Sr., nine supported (S. LaFernier,

Minton, Curtis, Dakota, Jokinen, M.

LaFernier,

LaPointe,

Matthews,

Messer), 0 opposed, one abstained

(Misegan), one absent (Mayo), motion

carried.

Council adjourned with no further

items on the agenda.

~ submitted by Lauri Denomie, Newsletter Editor

EDUCATION

INCENTIVE PROGRAM

The Keweenaw Bay Education Committee offers the Education Incentive

Program to local KBIC tribal students.

Monetary incentives are awarded at the

end of each of the four marking periods

of the academic year. Awards are given

for Honor Roll and Perfect Attendance.

Students must meet the following criteria:

1. Must be enrolled KBIC members.

2. Must reside in one of the following

four counties: Baraga,

Houghton, Ontonagon, or Marquette.

3. Must attend a public or private

school.

A student’s Honor Roll status is defined according to the regulations of

their school district. Students in grades

four (4) through twelve (12) are eligible

to receive this award.

Perfect Attendance follows the

school policy but time for doctor or dental appointments and funerals may be

allowed. Please contact the following

people for more information:

L’Anse Area Schools – Shellie Denomie

at

524-0367, or e-mail

shdenomi@laschools.K12.mi.us

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Baraga Area Schools – Helen Jondreau at 353-6661 or e-mail

hjondreau@up.net

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All others contact Amy St. Arnold at

353-4117,

or

e-mail

amy@kbic-nsn.gov

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

student report card. If attendance is not

noted on the card, please have a school

official document by signature. Report

cards may be mailed to Keweenaw Bay

Tribal Center, Education Office, 16429

Bear Town Rd., Baraga MI 49908.

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KBIC Medical Clinic Earns

Patient-Centered Medical

Home Designation from

Blue Cross Blue Shield

of Michigan

Nation’s largest PCMH program

transforming primary care in Michigan

Baraga, Mich. (July 24, 2013) – Blue

Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has designated KBIC Medical Clinic as a patient

-centered medical home practice for

2013. The designation period runs from

July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014.

This means that Dr. Joseph Zobro

and Dr. Peter Benson are among a select group of primary care physicians in

Michigan who are improving health care

quality by adopting the PCMH model of

care.

“The patient-centered medical home

is health care centered on the patient,”

said Becky Tussing, RN, Associate Director. “We take a holistic and comprehensive approach to patient care, helping our patients meet their health goals

and keeping track of all their specialist

visits, test results, and prescriptions.”

The Blues have designated roughly

1,240 primary care practices — with

more than 3,600 primary care doctors —

as PCMH practices. The program is the

largest of its kind in the country and has

the potential to affect close to 2 million

Michigan residents.

With the PCMH model, primary care

physicians lead care teams who work

with patients to keep them healthy and

monitor their care on an ongoing basis.

PCMH teams coordinate patients'

health care, track patients’ conditions

and ensure that they receive the care

they need. They offer extended access

to the care team, coordinate complementary care (such as nutrition counseling), and help patients learn to better

manage conditions like asthma and diabetes.

A recent analysis of claims data

shows that PCMH-designated doctors

are succeeding in more effectively managing patients’ care to keep them

healthy and prevent complications.

The KBIC Medical Clinic is a Title V

Self Governance Tribal Health Clinic operated by the Keweenaw Bay Indian

Community and is located in Baraga.

For more information, contact (906) 3538700 or visit www.ojibwa.com and

choose the Health Department link.

SECRETARY’S REPORT FOR

JULY 2013 (approved at the

08/15/2013 meeting)

Activities reported by the Secretary,

Susan J. LaFernier, for the month of

July 2013.

ANIN! We honor the greatness in

you.

Remember: “Indian Country

Counts” and “Our People, Our Nations,

Our Future.”

We continue to recognize the richness of Native American contributions,

accomplishments, and sacrifices to the

political, cultural, and economic life of

Michigan and the United States.

We hope you are enjoying the summer and the blueberries are ready to be

picked!

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As you know, the Rio Tinto Nickel

Company finalized the sale and closing

of the acquisition of the Eagle Mine Project to Lundin Mining Corporation on

July 17, 2013, for 315 million. For our

information, the Tribal Council approved

Resolution KB 1944-2013 on July 11,

which is a moratorium to ensure the

protection of the health, security, and

welfare of our Reservation Homeland,

the people, the culture, and environment of the Keweenaw Bay Indian

Community for future generations from

the potential adverse effects of metal

mining or processing. The Tribal Council hereby prohibits metal mineral exploration and mining activities within the

boundaries of its Reservation Homeland

and all activities related thereto for a period not to exceed five (5) years until the

Tribal Council adopts a mining regulatory ordinance that will govern mineral

exploration and mining activities within

the Reservation.

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

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

never too late to encourage others and

begin positive lifestyle changes that will

help us live longer, healthier, happier

lives. Mino-Bimaadizin—“Live Well.”

Remember everyone should participate

in at least 30 minutes of physical activity

five times a week to stay fit

“Come Celebrate Lake Superior

Day” was held on Friday, July 19, 2013,

sponsored by the KBIC Natural Resources Department with beach cleanup

from Assinins to Pequaming.

Lunch

was provided by the KBIC W.H.I.P.P.

Task Force at the Sand Point Light

House day use area. Thanks to everyone who helped clean (especially our

youth) and to Larry for grilling.

NATIVE VOTE 2013—every vote

and voice counts. We have 822 total

eligible voters and 681 registered voters, 429 registered voters, or 63%,

voted in the December election. Our

goal for Keweenaw Bay is to have

100% of our registered/eligible members vote!

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

drug tip line number displayed. The

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

promote education through public

awareness with the specific objective to

eliminate the use of ‘illegal drugs’ for the

betterment of the health, welfare, and

safety of the Keweenaw Bay Indian

Community and our neighboring Communities.”

Remember to continue to pray for

each other, to honor and remember all

of our veterans, service men and

women, and their families. Also remember those who are ill, those with economic struggles, and all those who have

lost loved ones during the past year.

We pray that we and the world will be

graced with the gifts of peace, love, and

joy.

Thank you for all that you do to keep

our land the beautiful place it is. Thank

you, God and Creator, for the great

blessings of our land. “Who does the

land belong to? Some to those who

have walked on, a little to those still living, but most to those yet to be born.” ~

unknown.

During July 2013, the Tribal Council

held one Regular Tribal Council Meeting

on July 13, 2013, at the Ojibwa Motel

Conference Room. This meeting is covered in the August 2013 Newsletter.

Tribal Council held two Special Council

Meetings.

Following are the unapproved motions from July.

At a council meeting held July 11,

2013, the following actions were taken:

 Approved the Engagement Agreement with Fabian Ramirez for a bullying prevention and drug abuse prevention speaking engagement with

the Youth on July 22, 2013, for

$2,500.00;

 Approved the Tribal Limited Liability

Company Code fees at $100.00 and

$25.00 for renewal;

 Approved the Journal Broadcast

Group Green Bay Radio Network Affiliate Agreement with WCUP

(football games) and the Affiliation

Agreement WXYT Detroit Lions Radio Network with WGLI (Radio Stations);

 Approved the USDA supplemental

funding request and cash match for

a solar system installation for the

Commodity Foods Building;

 Approved the Services Agreement

with

Vultaggio

Services,

Inc.

(Paisano Paving) for the Commodity

Foods Warehouse paving on the

north side for $36,806.00;

 Approved to remove 20 IGT S2000

reel games and to install 20 WMS

Blue Bird 2’s at the Baraga and Marquette Casinos (Slot Machine Agreements);

 Approved the Baraga and Marquette

Casinos amendments to the Master

Lease Agreements and amendments

to the Master Purchase Agreements

with WMS Gaming, Inc.;

 Approved the Pines Convenience

Center starting wage increase to a

Grade 3 $8.91 and the revised position announcement for the Cashier

effective July 14, 2013;

 Approved Resolution KB 1944-2013

“Moratorium

on

Metal

Mining” (prohibits metal mineral exploration and mining activities) on the

Reservation Homeland for five (5)

years;

 Approved to appoint a lawyer(s) temporarily to be paid hourly for contract review;

 Approved to compensate Liana

Loonsfoot retroactive for the OVW

Transition House Coordinator duties

pending approval of the grant adjustment notice from the Department of

Justice.

At a council meeting held July 25,

2013, the following actions were taken:

 Approved the June 2013 unapproved

motions from the Tribal Council Secretary’s June Report;

 Defeated a motion to pay the July 5th

holiday (by motion) the same as July

4th. The President broke the tie vote;

 Approved to pay the employees who

did not work on July 5th as a paid

holiday for those who follow the Enterprise Policy;

 Approved the creation of a Tribal

Face Book page, approved the Social Media Policy with the changes

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and will have the I.T. Department administer the page;

Approved the I.T.C./KBIC MOU to

support the activities under the Cancer Data Analysis Project funded by

the MI Department of Community

Health-Cancer Registry Department

May-September 2013;

Approved the KBIC Pre-Primary

Education Program license renewal

for the Child Care Center;

Approved utilizing the balance of the

511 fund senior heating funds for the

CSBG clients and have the CAP Administrator bring a written plan for

funding programs for the remaining

year (for next week’s meeting);

Approved to change the 2013 Christmas Gift Check Guidelines: change

residency from October 1st to September 1st and #6 take out: “and

continue to maintain a residence” (if

serving in the military);

Defeated a motion to change giving

the Christmas Gift funding to all community members as the tobacco ordinance states and not only to those

18 years of age or older;

Approved to table a motion for more

information to approve the Blue

Cross Blue Shield plan for the Tier III

employees (Pines, Pressbox, Radio)

and offer the same coverage as the

Enterprise hourly employees;

Approved the Reimbursable Agreement between the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Department of Interior

and KBIC for three years (October

2012-September 2015) for $3,220.00

for annual complete fish health inspections pending CEO review

(Natural Resource Department);

Approved the adjudication of Dale

Dakota, Police Commissioner;

Approved the Engagement Letter

with Schechter Dokken Kanter and

authorized Attorney Heather Chapman to sign the engagement letter

and to handle the matter from this

time forward (Ojibwa Housing Authority Forensic Audit);

Approved to have the Ojibwa Housing Authority pay the $5,000.00 retainer and have the group handle the

audit as recommended by the auditors (Council Treasurer, Council

member, Attorney, Assistant CEO);

Approved to interview the three (3)

applicants for the Building Inspector

position and the KBIC applicants

who are qualified for the TERO Director position, six (6).

Respectfully submitted,

Susan J. LaFernier, Secretary

Miigwech to the Tribal

Council, family, and

friends!

~ Chiz

To place an ad, submit an article, or

relate information or ideas on possible articles contact: Lauri Denomie

at (906) 201-0263, or e-mail

newsletter@kbic-nsn.gov.

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SENATOR DEBBIE STABENOW VISITS KBOCC

THE PEOPLE’S GARDENS

On August 13,

2013, Senator Debbie Stabenow met

with President Debbie Parrish and other

employees from Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa

Community College.

The meeting began

with a prayer and

ceremony

followed

by introductions and

a tour of the college’s

main

campus

in

Baraga.

KBOCC President

Left to right: KBOCC President Debbie Parrish,

Senator Debbie Stabenow, and Board of Regents Debbie Parrish provided a welcome and

Chairman Timothy Shanahan.

update on the college’s recent accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

as well as the institution’s expansion to the Wabanung Campus in L’Anse. During the discussion on Tribal College initiatives, several issues were addressed including the following:

equity in operational funding that is consistent with financial

support to Historically Black Colleges and Universities as well

as Hispanic Serving Institutions; opposing a move from the

Bureau of Indian Education to the Department of Education;

and recommendations for revisions to the Higher Education

Act, including an amendment creating a new section under

Title III-A to provide grants to Tribal Colleges and Universities

to promote the preservation, revitalization, relevancy, and use

of Native American languages. In a final note, President Parrish requested Senator Debbie Stabenow’s assistance in a

round table discussion with the Tribal Colleges and President

Obama as he had done with other minority serving institutions.

On July 12, 2013, the College was notified of its full accreditation. In order to be accredited, an institution must show

that it meets five criteria: presenting and carrying out its mission; conducting its operations ethically and responsibly; providing high quality education; evaluating and improving teaching and learning; and having the resources, planning, and institutional effectiveness to meet future challenges and opportunities. The College has been officially affiliated with the

Higher Learning Commission as a candidate for accreditation

since 2009. To gain candidacy status, the college had to

demonstrate its eligibility in a preliminary application, conduct

a two-year self-study, and host a peer review team visit. Candidacy is a required four-year step in the accreditation process, and allowed the College to participate in Federal programs, including Federal Student Aid.

Having accreditation will bring other opportunities to students including funding for additional programs and services,

new scholarships such as the TEACH program for teachers in

an early childhood setting, and eligibility in other federal programs such as USDA. Dr. Lynn Aho noted that KBOCC can

participate in the Michigan Transfer Network and develop articulation agreements with four-year colleges and universities

which help students who go on to earn bachelor degrees.

Parrish stated that the former Baraga County Memorial

Hospital was purchased for $1.00 in April and is in Phase I of

the overall renovation plan. The Wabanung (East) Campus

will provide an additional 54,000 square feet of space. To

date, nine classrooms have been constructed along with five

student services offices. Phase I is expected to be completed

by September 30.

The former Carmody building was also renovated and currently serves the community as the OCC Child Care Center.

The center opened three weeks ago and is open to the public

during regular working hours. Contact Nissa Morningstar at

524-HUGS (4847) for more information.

Phase II of the facility plan will begin in October and will

include renovation for a science lab, library, computer center,

fitness center, and two additional classrooms. The third phase

will include renovation to include a business/entrepreneurial

center, CNA program, culinary arts, and additional classrooms. The facility is expected to be completed by late Fall

2014.

In celebration of its accreditation, the College is holding a

community gathering on Friday, August 23, 2013, at 1:00 p.m.

at the Big Bucks Bingo Hall in Baraga. The public is invited.

In response to community member requests, the KBIC

Natural Resources Department (KBNRD) has established a

“People’s Garden” near the Walleye rearing ponds and New

Day (Brewery Road) in L’Anse. Funding for the garden was

provided through the KBIC Natural Resources Committee

and the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. We are currently

growing tomatoes, peppers, green beans, squash, peas,

corn, potatoes, onions, cucumbers, and zucchini. The purpose of the garden is to provide KBIC community members

access to fresh, locally grown produce. Community members are encouraged to come and volunteer at the garden

(weeding, watering, harvesting) in exchange for fresh produce. Vegetables will be distributed based on time spent

helping in the garden. Please contact Erin Johnston 5245757 (ext. 24) or Evelyn Ravindran (ext. 11) if you would like

to help in the People’s Garden.

In addition to the KBNRD People’s Garden, KBIC Commodity Foods received a grant through the U.S. Department

of Agriculture to establish a small raised bed vegetable garden that is handicap accessible. KBNRD staff assisted in the

building and planting of the Commodity Foods garden and

will participate in a canning workshop at the end of the summer/early fall with help from Michigan State University extension. Commodity Foods participants are encouraged to sign

up to help manage the gardens in exchange for fresh produce and/or canned vegetables. Vegetables include tomatoes, peppers, and green beans. If you are a Commodity

Food participant, please call Darren Webb at 524-7340

to sign up to help with the garden. There are 20 canning kits

available for the first 20 recipients.

There are many foods to be found in area waters, forests,

and markets. If we grow our own food and have control over

our food supply, we decide on the quality of food we eat.

Vegetable gardens and local farmers markets provide a variety of crops without the extra cost of storage, packaging, and

transportation. There are many health benefits to using nonprocessed foods. Learning to harvest encourages selfreliance and traditions that have been here for generations.

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Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Garden located at the KBIC Commodities.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

Is your charitable organization planning on holding a raffle

or selling raffle tickets on the L’Anse Indian Reservation?

Federal law, through the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act,

granted Tribes exclusive right to regulate gaming activity on Indian

lands. Even if you or the members of your organization are not

tribal members, the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Gaming

Commission has the authority to regulate your raffle. It is unlawful

to game without a license.

Please contact the KBIC Gaming Commission Office at (906)

353-4222 or stop by the office located at the Tribal Center for an

application and a copy of the rules and regulations.

Applications must be received 30 days prior to all drawings for

processing.

16429 Bear Town, Rd.

Baraga, MI 49908

(906) 353-4222

To be added to the

mailing

list

or

to

correct

your

mailing

address,

contact the enrollment office at (906)

353-6623 ext. 4113.

Keweenaw Bay Maawanji’ding continued:

Honored Elder Biographies:

physically. I would like to become princess because my

grandpa, Blu Misegan, passed away within the last year, and I

would like to honor him by representing our Tribe. I am very

active with the Title VII, Native American Education Program

at my school. I attend the events the program holds, and I enjoy being a role model for the younger children. I also try to

attend as many powwows as I can. If I am honored to represent our Tribe, I hope to be more involved.”

Fanchon Picard Boyette was born to Charles and Nora

(Demery) Picard in L’Anse. She was raised and attended

school here, she later, under the U.S. Government Relocation

of Native Americans, moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where

she worked for twenty years in the legal profession and ten

years in the medical profession while raising four children as a

single parent and keeping strong ties with her home and families here at Keweenaw Bay. Franchon is a grandmother of 11

children and six great-grandchildren. Her grandsons Chris

Voakes and Robert Voakes, Jr. both served in Afghanistan

where Specialist Robert Voakes, Jr., was KIA in 2011, our

own Special Hero. Fanchon is retired but currently does volunteer work assisting patients for St. Luke’s Hospital of Milwaukee. She is still making that road trip at 81 years of age to

her home here at Keweenaw Bay.

Sheena Halverson said, “I am a very proud anishinawbeewoman and 100% involved with my culture. My parents are

Paul Halverson and Michelle Ellola. I grew up here on the

rez. I pretty much know everyone and am related to many

people in this town. I’m your average rez girl. I am doing very

well in school and socially. I am a very well behaved, respectable, and traditional native girl. I’m a good listener, and I lend

a hand whenever it is needed. I’ve been active with our culture since I was able to walk; one of my first words was the

sema (tobacco) song. In the future, I want to specialize in the

Ojibwe Language and culture. I want to learn as much as

possible, so one day I can come back to the tribe and help restore our language and teach the younger generations. One

of my biggest fears is to see our culture and way of life die

out, and I want to help restore it as much as possible. I also

would like to become a cosmetologist, but my main goal is to

help our people.”

Ashley Beck Neebinawabeegone (Summer Flower) said

“I am the daughter Nanette Beck and the late Matthew Jacob

Beck. I am currently a sophomore at the Baraga High School

and will be soon getting my driver’s license. I am kind and respectful to everyone I encounter. I do my very best in everything I do. I make mistakes, and I learn from them and try

harder the next time. I am very outgoing; I like to be noticed

in a positive way and take pride in myself. I enjoy listening to

music of all kinds and like to dance and make my own raps. I

used to be really shy and tried not to be noticed. I lived in fear

of being made fun of. I was bullied throughout elementary

school; I know what it is like and I will never put anybody

down, especially for trying. People are people and no two are

exactly the same. Everyone is special in their own way. I decided one day when I was in the seventh grade that I was just

going to be me and loved who I am. I stopped hiding and being shy and became involved in everything I like doing. I

started talking to more people outside of my family and my

classes. My family and I are very proud of the positive

changes I have made in my life.”

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Miss Keweenaw Bay, Kristina Misegan, with her parents, Sharon and

John Misegan.

Marilyn “Merta” Abbott was born and raised in Zeba,

Michigan, on March 2, 1949. She is the daughter of Daniel

and Mary Schofield. Merta has worked in Wisconsin for about

five years and then moved to Sault Ste. Marie where she

worked for the tribe for five years. She then moved back to

the Marquette area and has worked as a security officer for

the last 17 years for the KBIC. Marilyn was married to the late

Wilford Abbott. She has three boys: Daniel, Bruce, and Brad.

She has six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. In her

spare time she likes to fish, attend garage sales, pick berries,

and do crafts with her sister, Pat. She also enjoys making and

selling flower arrangements at the Ojibwa Senior Center.

Theodore “Ted” Holappa is the son of the late Ernest and

Evelyn Holappa. He grew up in “downtown Zeba” with his two

sisters, Beverly Lussier and Margaret “Peggy” Dunn, in a

modest two bedroom house. He also has two adopted sisters,

Gerri Mantila and Diane Charron, who are still residing here in

Baraga County. Ted attended L’Anse schools and despite the

suggestion of his high school counselor to drop out and take a

job at the local saw mill, he graduated in 1962. He went on to

pursue his education at several colleges starting in Eau Claire,

WI, ending over at Bay Mills Community College. Ted’s early

employment experiences were right in the KBIC. He was our

very first elected judge in our newly established Tribal Court

System. Ted was also a Tribal Council member and has

helped establish many of our programs that are still being

used to this day, including the tribal health system. Ted is one

of the founders of our annual powwow. He helped write the

first grant to establish a tribal drum here at KBIC. He, along

with several community members in attendance here today,

established the KBIC drum “Carp River Singers”. They practiced and traveled, and the newly formed drum group led to

the need to have our very own powwow here on the rez. This

tradition was established in 1976 and has continued to this

day, with only one year of absence. That is why we are celebrating our 35th annual Mawaanji’iding today. Ted now lives

in Kincheloe, Michigan, with his wife Peggy Hemenway. Together they have three children: Cheyenne, Tacschina, and

Eric; and three grandchildren.

Donald Dowd was born and raised in Assinins, and now

resides in Tapiola, MI. He is the son of the late Francois and

Sara (Loonsfoot) Dowd. He married the late Renee Michaelson. His siblings are the late Doris Roberts, late Patricia Maki,

late Eddy Dowd, late Bruce Dowd, Joe Dowd of Zeba, Mary

Boo Saunder of Sault Ste. Marie, and Larry Dowd of Baraga.

Donny also served two terms of duty in the Vietnam War.

Hobbies are hunting, fishing, attending powwows, and most of

all spending as much time as he can with the grandchildren.

He is currently employed by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal

Health and Human Services. His children are: Jason Dowd,

John Dowd, Ongeequay Dowd, Ashley Alexander, Joel

Michaelson, Samantha Michaelson, Ken Cloud, and Mark Butler; twenty-seven foster children including: John Paul DeCota

and Andrew Loonsfoot. Donny has numerous grandchildren.

Continues on page seven.

There will be a Native American Craft Bazaar on November 24,

2013, 10 am—4 pm, at the Harvey Community

Center behind the Ojibwa Casino, M-28, Marquette.

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

KBIC elders, left to right, Fanchon Picard Boyette, Marilyn “Merta” Abbott,

Theodore “Ted” Holappa, and Donald Dowd.

Featuring… fry bread, beadwork, blankets, Indian

statues, wreaths, Christmas center pieces, banana

breads, dream catchers, and beaded earrings.

Call Sandy at (906) 273-0286 for information.

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Kristina Misegan, Miss Keweenaw Bay attended the 31st

Annual Lac Vieux Desert Traditional Powwow in Watersmeet,

Michigan, representing KBIC, August 9-11, 2013. While there, she

participated in their 2013 Cancer

Walk Run.

Kristina (below)

dances the Swan Dance.

"Let's Move" initiative is

promoted at the

KBIC Early

Childhood

Pre-Primary

Education

Program.

Openings currently

available

M-F 6:30am-5pm.

Financial Assistance

Available.

Before/After Head

Start/Early Head

Start Drop Off

Service Available.

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Young shawl dancers, left to right, Sara Dakota and Starr Marie Dunleavy.

This young grass dancer showed us his moves.

(Above) Traditional Women Dancers, (left to right) Margaret Welsh (Above) Aleshanee Hutchinson, shawl dancer, definitely enjoyed dancing

LaTocha, Fanchon Picard Boyette, and Judith Smith. (Below) Bear Creek at this year’s powwow. (Below) Kristina Misegan as she dances in the

of Sault Ste. Marie, ONT, honored the Community as host drum,

princess dance off, prior to being crowned Miss Keweenaw Bay.

KBIC Summer Camp Concludes

The summer camp program wrapped up on August 8 th with a big party with prizes. Each youth who attended received a

new backpack with school supplies.

Nikki Reenders-Arens, Youth Programs Coordinator, states, “I would like to thank Baraga Fire Department, Keweenaw Bay

Tribal Natural Resources Department, Keweenaw Bay Tribal Police Department, Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission, Free Spirit Fitness, the Donald A. LaPointe Medical Medical Center, and everyone else who made the camp possible.

We had a great summer!”

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Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Lori Mayo has been hired as the Secretary/Receptionist for the

KBIC Gaming Commission. She is the daughter of Karen Mayo

and the late Ulie Mayo, Jr., and is a Keweenaw Bay Indian Community member.

Lori graduated from Baraga High School in 1977 and worked

with the KBIC Training Program and Tribal Construction Company

from 1977-1982. She then worked at the Baraga County Federal

Credit Union from 1982 until 2012.

Lori enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Holley Makela has been hired as the Healing to Wellness Coordinator at the KBIC Tribal Court. Holley and her husband, Taylor, moved to the area in 2008. Holley has her bachelor’s degree

in Psychology and is currently working towards her Masters in Social Work. Holley and Taylor have two children: Hollynd and

Ronin. Holley brings with her over three years of experience working within the social services industry. She has a great passion for

assisting individuals struggling with the trials and tribulations in

their life. Holley said, “In my free time, I enjoy riding horses, swimming, and just spending time with my family.”

2013 Ann Misegan Memorial Scholarship

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Joel Mills has been hired as the RPMS/IT Site Manager for the

Donald LaPointe Medical Facility. Joel is not a stranger to KBIC as

he worked for at the Donald LaPointe Medical Facility from 20082012 as a medical coder/biller. More recently he worked at Portage Hospital as an Emergency Department coder. Joel has been

continuing his education since joining KBIC in 2008 and is working

on a Masters Degree in Health Information Management. He is

currently certified by AHIMA as a Certified Coding Specialist and

has obtained a Bachelor Degree in Health Administration and a

minor in computer operating systems and software.

Joel and his wife Audrey live in Laurium, MI, with their two children: Carson (age 3) and Conner (age 5). Joel enjoys golf, disc

golf, the Green Bay Packers, but states his biggest hobbies are

“my boys”.

Joel said, “I was very pleased to have the opportunity to come

back to the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and work for the

health center where I have made many friends. Everyone has welcomed me back graciously, and I am happy to be working in more

community-oriented atmosphere.”

SEPTEMBER 2013 Calendar Events

Sept. 2: Gov’t offices closed, Labor Day Holiday;

Sept. 6: Ojibwa Senior Citizen’s Picnic, 12 noon;

Sept. 7: Reg. Sat. Council Meeting, 9 am, Ojibwa Resort Conf. Rm;

Sept. 9 Constitutional Committee Meeting, 10 am, Council Chambers;

Sept. 18: Veteran’s Meeting, 7 pm;

Sept. 26: Senior Citizens’ Pasty Sale.

~ submitted by newsletter editor

Events occurring throughout KBIC are welcome to be listed on the Calendar of

Events. Contact newsletter@kbic.nsn.gov to list your events. Some events are more

detailed FYI within the newsletter.

For up-to-date event listings, visit

www.ojibwa.com and click on calendar. For Youth events, see @ www.ojibwa.com,

click on youth club, or contact 353-4643/Main Office at Youth Club, or 353-4644 for

the facility attendants or the Kitchen/craft rooms.

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Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Ginger Shelifoe (below) has been selected as the seventh recipient of the Tribe’s Ann Misegan Memorial Scholarship. The

Tribal Education Committee, along with a member of the Health

Board, selected Shelifoe to receive the scholarship.

Ginger is the daughter of Sherrie Kantola and James Shelifoe,

Sr. She is a graduate of Baraga High School and will be attending

Ferris State University this fall majoring in Nursing.

Ann Misegan was a long time Tribal Council member whose

priority was the health of the Tribal membership. She was adamant that Tribal members be trained for as many positions as possible within the Tribe, and also encouraged members to seek further education, especially in health fields. She was a member of

the Tribe’s Health Board and was the Dental Assistant at the

Tribal clinic for many years. She held an LPN certificate from

Northern Michigan University and worked as a nurse for Baraga

County Memorial Hospital before coming to work for the Tribe.

This scholarship seeks to reward members who have the same

passion for health care that Ann did.

This scholarship amount is $1,000 twice per year for up to six

years and will be awarded to a new student each fall. Applicants

must meet the following criteria: be an enrolled Tribal member,

attend an accredited college/university as a full-time student; pursue a degree in a Health Care field documented by their college

(preference will be given to students either in a nursing or dental

program); and be a resident of Baraga or Marquette County. Applications for the 2014-15 academic year will be available in June

2014. For more information about this scholarship, please contact

Amy St. Arnold, KBIC Education Director at 906-353-6623, ext.

4117.

Informational release to Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Membership

Dear Members:

At the Saturday, July 13, 2013 Tribal

Council Meeting, Council passed Resolution

KB-1914-2013 after recommendation of the

Constitutional Committee which replaced

KB-1862-2011, to request the Bureau of

Indian Affairs to hold a Constitutional

amendment election to change our constitution, removing the Secretary of the Interior

from our amendment process.

The current process, which is under the

Secretary of Interior, is very cumbersome.

If major changes are requested, that request has to be sent to the Secretary of the

Interior and back again adding months and

in some cases years. This amendment will

not completely remove the Secretary of the

Interior from our Constitution, only from the

amendment process. It will provide a less

cumbersome process for updating our constitution by local Tribal members with the

help of our own legal staff. The Secretary

still has to approve the amendment once

passed by our membership.

Why has the Tribal Council enacted this

request at this time? These changes are

proactive in nature as Federal courts across

this country now use Tribal Constitutions as

the basis to restrict Tribal Sovereign Immunity. This is only one reason, as our Constitution is out-of-date and in need of change.

We have to modernize our constitution, and

in turn, our government structure, so that

our tribe can be able to deal with business

ventures and become proactive with creating jobs for our membership. Without some

changes in vulnerable areas of our constitution, our Tribe will be unable to deal with

some contracts, business ventures, and

court action that may be brought against our

Tribe.

There may be hesitation to make

changes to our constitution, but change is

needed, and if done properly, safeguards

can be a part of these changes. Each Tribal

member will have an essential part in this

process, the approval of the changes. Without your approval of the amendment, it cannot be changed.

The membership of this Tribe is the answer to modernizing our constitution, to getting involved in the process, and to providing your opinions to these changes. The

Tribal Constitutional Committee meets on

the first Friday of each month. These meetings are open to the members.

Below is the current wording in Article

VIII

Section 1. This Constitution and By-laws

may be amended by a majority vote of the

qualified voters of the Community voting at

an election called for that purpose by the

Secretary of the Interior provided that at

least thirty (30) per cent of those entitled to

vote shall vote in such election, but no

amendment shall become effective until it

shall have been approved by the Secretary

of the Interior. It shall be the duty of the

Secretary of the Interior to call an election

on any proposed amendment upon presentation of a petition signed by two-thirds of

the eligible voters of the Community.

to be called therefore, as directed by the

Tribal Council. The Election Board shall

conduct the election in accordance with

the provisions of the Election Ordinance,

provided that at least thirty (30) percent of

those eligible to vote shall vote in such

election. The amendment shall become

effective only after the amendment is

adopted by a majority (51%) vote of the

voters voting at such election.

Section 2. The Constitution and By-Laws

may also be amended pursuant to a petition for a Referendum signed by thirty

(30) percent of the eligible voters of the

Community provided the petition meets

all of the criteria under the Election Ordinance for a Referendum. When the peti-

tion is approved by the Election Board,

the petition may be circulated for signatures by eligible voters. When the Election Board determines that the petition

contains the required number of eligible

voters, the Election Board shall conduct

an election on the Referendum in accordance with the provisions of the Election

Ordinance. The amendment shall become effective only after the amendment

is adopted by a majority (51%) vote of

the voters voting at such election.

Section 3. The Tribal Council or a Board

appointed by the Council shall certify the

election of an amendment to this Constitution.

ATTENTION KBIC MEMBERS RESIDING ON THE RESERVATION

A Secretarial Election is scheduled for October 22, 2013.

Adult members of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community who are 18 years or older

on October 22, 2013, who physically reside on the reservation, and who registers to

vote, may vote in the election. There will be one polling place at the Ojibwa Senior

Citizens Center in Baraga from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Voter registration packets will be mailed on September 12, 2013. The packets will

include a copy of the Proposed Amendment to the Constitution. The voter registration

form must be completed and returned to the Bureau of Indian Affairs by September 30,

2013. If you do not register, you cannot vote in this election.

Any adult tribal member who physically resides on the reservation and does not receive a voter registration packet in the mail should contact the Bureau of Indian Affairs,

Michigan Agency at (906) 632-6809.

The Constitution Committee will hold two (2) community informational meetings on

the Proposed Amendment. The first will be held on the L’Anse side at the Zeba United

Methodist Church at 6:00 p.m. on September 24, 2013. The second meeting will be held

on the Baraga side at the Ojibwa Seniors Center at 6:00 p.m. on September 26, 2013.

Passion on the Bay, by Glenda Ward

“Has any day that began at 6 a.m. ever

been a good day?” This was my thought

when I hit the first in a series of snooze

alarms before finally crawling out of bed and

getting ready to head to campus. Our Tribal

Law and Government class was going on a

field trip to the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Natural Resources Division

(KBNRD) in L’Anse, and we were supposed

to leave at 8:15 a.m. The vans were late,

and as we sat around waiting, I wondered if

anyone else was hearing Kenn Pitawanakwat’s voice in their head saying, “Kina,

that’s 8:15 Indian time ’eh! Shtaa-taa-haa!”

Finally with the vans loaded, we headed out

for the 75 mile road trip into the wilderness

that is the western Upper Peninsula. As the

doors opened and we all sprang from our

confinement, we were greeted by sunshine

over Pequaming Bay, and a group of smiling faces that seemed really happy to see

us, including our professor, the Honorable

Violet Friisvall Ayres, Associate Judge for

the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

(KBIC). Lori Ann Sherman, Director of the

Tribal Natural Resources Program, welcomed us and shared some history of the

KBIC and the KBNRD, as well as her own

connection to the land and the people of the

Community.

We were then divided into two groups

and assigned our group leader for the day’s

events. The division into these groups was

based on who wanted subs and who

wanted pizza for lunch (Subs! The day was

looking better!).

So, what did we come to talk about? I

will list them in the order of presentation,

because the value of one program over the

other is non-existent, without one there

would be no need for the others. We

started with fish and not the Dr. Seuss kind!

We were told about Aquatic Invasive Species, the hatching and restocking of fish in

the bay and in the Great Lakes, and the operation of the hatchery. Moving outside, we

were given an overview of the fishery’s field

work, and they even showed us some oto-

The membership will be asked to vote on

whether to change Article VIII to the below:

Section 1. This Constitution and By-laws

may be amended at an election called for

that purpose by the Tribal Council on a

proposed amendment which has been

adopted by 2/3 of the members of the

Tribal Council. The proposed amendment, with a certification by the President and Secretary of its adoption by the

Tribal Council, shall be submitted to the

Election Board within 15 days after its

adoption, for a vote thereon at the next

general election, or at a special election

Continues on page ten.

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FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ON

INDIAN RESERVATIONS (FDPIR)

NET MONTHLY INCOME STANDARDS*

(Effective October 1, 2012)

September is Emergency Preparedness Month

In the past, tornadoes, flooding, extreme

heat, and severe winter snowstorms have

threatened Indians in the Northeast. Now consider the possibility of home fires, infectious disease, and even terrorist attacks. Are you prepared to make it on your own for a few days in

the event of an emergency?

Tribal people recognize the importance of

self-reliance as individuals and part of a community. Simple preparations today can keep you

safe during a disaster emergency. Have a plan

and be ready.

The first

thing

you

should do is

make a plan

for what you

will do during an emergency. Develop

a

family communication

plan. Consider

the

following

with

your

family and

decide on an

em ergency

plan

together. Write down information that isn’t easy to

remember, and keep it in a safe place. Make a

game or song to help younger children memorize important information. In an emergency

know where you will meet. Pick a meeting place

for when family members are at home and find

out the evacuation locations for work, school,

day care, and other places family members often go.

Stay where you are at or get away? Plan

for both possibilities. Use common sense, news

broadcasts, and other available information to

determine if there is an immediate threat.

Watch television and listen to the radio for official instructions from local emergency managers.

Plan to shelter in place. If you see large

amounts of debris in the air, or if local authorities

say the air is badly contaminated, you may need

to seal the room and stay put. Immediately turn

off air conditioning, forced-air heating systems,

exhaust fans, and clothes dryers. Close or if

possible seal all windows, doors, or vents to create a temporary barrier between you and the

contaminated air. Stay informed through the

best method available: watch TV, listen to the

radio, or check the internet for official instructions.

Plan to evacuate if instructed. If it is necessary to leave your home, plan in advance

where you would go. Keep your gas tank half

full and check out alternate routes. Consider

your options if car travel is impossible. Monitor

news reports and evacuate immediately when

told to do so by authorities. Take your emergency kit. Lock the door behind you.

Considerations for elders and individuals

with disabilities. Be sure you have a weeklong supply of medicines, plus any medical supplies or equipment you use regularly. If you

need electricity to operate medical equipment

ask providers what to do during power outages.

Enlist family and friends as a support network,

share your emergency plans, and make sure

they have a key to your home.

Work with others. Talk with your extended

family and other tribal members about how you

can help each other in an emergency. Ask your

Tribal Council about the emergency plan for

your community.

Make a kit of emergency supplies. Think

about fresh water, food, and clean air. You may

need to rely on your own supplies for at least

three days, maybe longer. Local officials and

relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone immediately. Basic services such as electricity, gas,

water, sewer, and telephone could be cut off for

days or longer. Remember to include unique

family needs like pet supplies, diapers, infant

formula, and medications. Store these items in

easy-to-carry bags or bins. Consider two kits –

one for home and second lightweight, portable

kit to keep in your car.

Be informed about what might happen.

Some of the things you can do to prepare for the

unexpected are the same regardless of the type

of emergency. However, it’s important to stay

informed about what types of emergencies are

most likely to affect your community. Be prepared to adapt this information to your personal

circumstances and make every effort to follow

instructions received from authories. Above all,

stay calm, be patient, and think before you act.

With these simple preparations, you can be

ready for the unexpected.

During the month of September, the Donald

A. LaPointe Health & Education Center will have

a display table with information about emergency preparedness; stop by and pick up a

pamphlet. The September topic for the Diabetes

Talking Circle is “Emergency Preparedness for

People with Medical Conditions”. The program

is scheduled for September 18, 2013, from 5pm

– 7:30pm at the health center; contact Heather

at 353-4546 to register for this program. We will

also begin our Community Influenza Clinic’s in

September – exact dates will be put on the tribal

website: www.kbic-nsn.gov.

If you would like more information about preparing for an emergency or opportunities to become involved in Baraga County contact Kathy

Mayo RN, Public Health Preparedness Coordinator at 353-4519 or go to the following sites for

information

at: www. ready. gov ,

www.do1thing.com, www.redcross.org, local and

state information can be found at:

www.wupdhd.com or www.michigan.gov/

michiganprepares.

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

Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) net monthly

income standard and the applicable SNAP standard

deduction.

48 Contiguous

United States:

House

hold

Size

Use this

amount

SNAP Net

Monthly

Income

Standard

SNAP

Standard

Deduction

1

$ 931

+

$149

=

$1,080

2

$1,261

+

$149

=

$1,410

3

$1,591

+

$149

=

$1,740

4

$1,921

+

$160

=

$2,081

5

$2,251

+

$187

=

$2,438

6

$2,581

+

$214

=

$2,795

7

$2,911

+

$214

=

$3,125

8

$3,241

+

$214

=

$3,455

Each additional member

+ $330

Alaska:

Household

Size

FDPIR Net

Monthly

Income

Standard

Use this

amount

SNAP Net

Monthly

Income

Standard

SNAP

Standard

Deduction

FDPIR Net

Monthly

Income

Standard

1

$1,165

+

$256

=

$1,421

2

$1,577

+

$256

=

$1,833

3

$1,990

+

$256

=

$2,246

4

$2,402

+

$256

=

$2,658

5

$2,815

+

$256

=

$3,071

6

$3,227

+

$268

=

$3,495

7

$3,640

+

$268

=

$3,908

8

$4,052

+

$268

=

$4,320

Each additional member

+ $413

FDPIR Income Deductions—see 7 CFR 253.6(f)

Earned Income Deduction — Households with

earned income are allowed a deduction of 20 percent

of their earned income.

Dependant Care Deduction — Households that

qualify for the dependent care deduction are allowed

a deduction of actual dependent care costs paid

monthly to a non-household member.

Child Support Deduction — Households that incur

the cost of legally required child support to or for a

non-household member are allowed a deduction for

the amount of monthly child support paid.

Medicare Part B Medical Insurance and Part D

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

insurance and/or Part D prescription drug coverage

premiums are allowed a deduction for the monthly

cost of the premiums.

FDPIR Resource Standards—see 7 CFR 253.6(d)

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

disabled member.

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

Passion on the Bay continues:

liths, for the layman that would be the inner ear bones of a fish (I felt so

smart just then); these can be used to track migration and the ages of the

fish that are taken in the catch.

While still in the Field Work building, a member of the Tribal Police explained their role in commercial fishing enforcement, and the procedures

taken to determine compliance with or violation of the laws and the judicial

path for violators. Then we got to tour the Hatchery, and let me tell you,

that was a lot of fish! Lunch was sandwiched between two sessions; both

were very interesting. One was on the restoration program at Sand Point,

and the other was on wolf management. I was especially impressed by

the Tribe’s decision not to issue licenses for any possible wolf hunt that

may be approved. The morning session of these breakouts took us to the

Geodesic Dome greenhouse, and we got our hands dirty. We repotted

plants that will be taken to Sand Point for the Restoration Project and were

introduced to a number of native plants.

We were briefed on the Environmental Protection Act (EPA) and its application at the National (NEPA) and Tribal (TEPA) levels, leading us into

discussions on air quality standards and water quality standards. These

programs are part of our daily lives when we hear about tar sands, oil

spills, toxic dumping in the Great Lakes, and other pollution sources that

are having detrimental effects on the environment. The day ended with a

presentation on the Brownfield’s Program and Tribal efforts in identifying

these contaminated and toxic properties, cleaning them up, and reusing

them safely.

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All of the presentations were great, and I was blessed to take away a

great deal of new information regarding these environmental issues and

KBIC’s approach to either solving the problems or at least minimizing the

damages related to all of them. However, the most memorable part of the

day was the PASSION that was evident in every individual and presentation that was given. These people CARE and it shows. I wish I could list

all of them individually; instead I will just say Chi Miigwech to Violet for allowing us to spend the time today in the sunshine and to April Lindala and

Gabe Waskiewicz for being our chauffeurs. Oh, and the subs were great!

Denise Moschetto,

Nail Technologist

Located in Studio 702

702 Superior Avenue

Baraga, MI 49908

(906) 353-7022 or (906) 395-1315

niche1012@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/getnailedbyniche

Robert A. Jondreau

Erick “Bigg E” Lee Awonohopay

(August 1, 1947-August 10, 2013)

(January 23, 1973-August 20, 2013)

Robert A. Jondreau, age 66, of Norge, Virginia, was reunited on August 10, 2013, with his parents: William and

Mary Jondreau; siblings: William, Alice, Nancy, and Gerald;

and daughter Andrea.

Robert was the son of the formal tribal leader, William

"Boyzie" Jondreau of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community.

He was a great husband, father, grandfather, uncle, scholar,

coach, mentor, drum keeper, and most importantly friend.

Robert always protected his family and was considered an

ogiitchida "great warrior" amongst his family and community.

Robert grew up on the L'Anse Indian Reservation on Lake

Superior in Baraga, MI. He spent his youth hunting and fishing the North Woods. His career of 26 years in the US Air

Force took him all around the world and back.

Robert is survived by his wife, Jamie Ware-Jondreau; children: Monique, William, Bobbie, Jerry, Teshena, and Meno;

as well as a host of grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A funeral Mass was held Wednesday, August 14, 2013, at

St. Olaf Catholic Church. Memorial contributions in Robert's

memory can be made to the American Cancer Society, 11835

Canon Boulevard, Suite A102, Newport News, Virginia

23606.

Erick “Bigg E” Awonohopay, age 40, of Baraga, MI,

passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at Marquette

General Hospital. He was born January 23, 1973, in Albany,

MN, the son of Richard and Mary (Froland) Awonohopay.

Erick graduated from Menominee High School in 1993 and

then attended Bay Mills Community College. He worked in

many casinos as a dealer and for the past ten years was a DJ

for Eagle Radio.

Erick was a member of the Menominee Nation and a Big

Drum member. He traveled to many Powwows and was a

very gifted singer and the lead singer of Summer Cloud

Drum. He was called on for many ceremonies in the community, including being an emcee for the KBIC Powwows. He

loved cooking, music, and he was a gamer. He gave of himself and loved everyone he interacted with, and he was a

mentor to a lot of young boys and loved to help people. He

was loved by many.

Surviving are his wife Christine and their children: Raistlin,

Donovin, Naethin, Kamerin, and Ethin Awonohopay all of

Baraga; father Richard (Leah Miller) Awonohopay of Bowler,

WI; mother-in-law Debi Williamson of Baraga; siblings: Richard “Blake”, Richelle “Bitsy”, Jay “Krunch, Jesse “Chopper”

Awonohopay, Brian Moore, Joey, Steven, John Awonohopay,

Danny, Byron, and Myron Desjarlais; sister-in-law Tonni Williamson Edwards; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins;

and many adopted mom’s.

Preceding him in death was his mother Mary Ella Awonohopay.

Traditional Native American services were held on Friday,

August 23, 2013, at the Ceremonial Room at the Ojibwa Seniors, Baraga, MI. Family and friends were able to celebrate

his life from Tuesday, August 20, 2013, until time of service.

Burial took place in the Assinins Cemetery. The Jacobson

Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Western U.P. Trail Information Available Online

A new set of Western U.P. trail resources has

recently been made available online. The website,

"Get

Around

the

W estern

U.P." (www.getaroundwup.org), adds lists, descriptions, and maps of non-motorized and multiuse trails to an existing database of transit information.

The website, developed by the Western Upper Peninsula

Planning and Development Region (WUPPDR) and funded

primarily by the Michigan Department of Transportation

(MDOT), was launched in September 2012 to educate residents in the Western Upper Peninsula about transportation

opportunities other than the single-occupancy vehicle. Included are information tables and maps for different public,

private, and non-profit transit providers; a tool to search for

providers by type and location; and a printable brochure. Also

available is a carpool matching application.

The expansion of the website to include county-by-county

trail listings, descriptions, and maps demonstrates a commitment to multi-modal transportation and helps to promote

some of the greatest resident activities and tourist draws of

the Western U.P.

For further information, please contact Jerald Wuorenmaa

at 906.482.7205, ext. 319 or jwuorenmaa@wuppdr.org.

NEWS FROM THE OJIBWA SENIOR CITIZENS

Pasty Sales:

 September 25 — pasty prep starting after lunch (12:15 pm).

 September 26 — pasty making, VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED

AS EARLY AS 5:00 A.M., OR WHENEVER YOU CAN MAKE

IT!

Upcoming Fundraising:

 October 23—pasty prep.

 October 24 — pasty making.

Additional Information:

Senior Meeting will be held on September 11, 2013, 12:15 pm to

discuss the upcoming Branson trip and the December trips. The

December trips deadline to sign up is September 2, 2013.

(11) Ashi bezhig

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

Employment Opportunities

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

Continuous/On Call positions:

 Board Operator

 Pharmacist (on call)

 Receptionist/Clerical Worker (on call)

 Cashier (part-time)

 Registered Nurse (on call)

 Licensed Practical Nurse (on call)

 Account Executive/Sales (full time)

 Pre-Primary Teaching Assistant

 Community Service Supervisor (one call)

 Unit Manager (New Day)

 Family Aide

 On-Call Van Driver

 Unit Manager (OVW)

 Youth Programs & Facility Attendant

For current job

listings, complete

job

announcements,

applications, and closing

dates

contact:

KBIC Personnel

Department,

16429 Bear Town

Road, Baraga, MI

49908-9210 or 906

-353-6623,

ext

4176 or 4140 or

v i s i t :

www.ojibwa.com.

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

Wednesday of the month at 1900 hours.

All Tribal Veterans Welcome!

Permit No. 62

U.S Postage PAID

Big Rapids, MI 49307

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

16429 Bear Town Rd-Baraga, Mi 49908-9210

PRE-SORT STARDARD

(12) Ashi Niizh

Catholic Community of

Baraga County

Holy Name of Jesus

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha

Pastors

Father Corey Litzner

Father Nicholas Thompson

Confessions: Sunday before Mass

Sunday Mass 12:00 p.m.

353-6565

saintann@up.net

Historic Zeba

Indian Mission

United Methodist Church

“We welcome each of you to our

worship services, at 9:00 a.m. each

Sunday beginning June 30th at the

Campgrounds on Marksman Road,

for the summer in our beautiful

outdoor tabernacle.”

Pastor: Rev. Stephen Rhoades

Church office 524-7939

Parsonage 524-7936

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

Modification of Child Support Orders

 Location of Custodial and

Non-Custodial Parents

 Paternity Establishment

 Community Education

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