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Miinike Giizis - Blueberry Moon - August 2008

Issue 50

KBIC’S (GEORGE E. CURTIS MEMORIAL)

SIXTH ANNUAL KIDS’ FISHING DERBY

The KBIC’s George E. Curtis Memorial Kids’ Fishing Derby was held

on Saturday, June 21, 2008, with

194 official registrants. The biggest

fish was caught by Kevin Denomie11 of Zeba, second place went to

Carsyn Osterman-9, and third place

went to Keith Donald Denomie Jr.12. Keith also won the prize for the

most fish caught. Velcro fishing contest (4-7 yrs.) results: 1st—Tanner

Lane-6, 2nd—Trevor Nankervis-7,

3rd (tie)—Jaden Osterman-7 and

Jeffrey Turpeinen-7. Velcro fishing

contest (8-12 yrs.) results: 1st—

Megan Kinnunen-8, 2nd—Dillon

Hueckstaedt-11, 3rd—Jacob Gabe10. Casting contest (4-7 yrs.) results: 1st—Trevor Nankervis-7, 2nd

(tie) —Jordon Wiles-6 and Tanner

Lane-6, 3rd (tie)—Jaden Osterman7, Javon Shelifoe-4 and Haily Lamb4. Casting contest (8-12 yrs.) reSmokey the Bear made an appearance at this year’s Kids’ Fishing sults: 1st—Katrina Ravindran-12,

Derby, shown above, as he visited with children. Smokey the Bear’s 2nd—Kelsi Snow-9, 3rd (tie)—Taryn

visit was made possible with the assistance of the Will Wiggins, the Chagnon-8, Samuel Dix-11 and

BIA Fire Division, and the KBIC Beartown Fire Fighters.

Ashok Ravindran-9. Inner tube contest results: 1st—Sabrina Laux-9,

2nd—Zachery Culp-10, 3rd—Curtis

Hill-10.

According to Gene Mensch, Fisheries and Wildlife Biologist for the

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

Natural Resources Department, the

idea of having the KBIC Natural Resources Department (KBNRD) host

a small fishing derby for local children was discussed in late 2002. As

the discussion grew, so did the vision(s) for the event. People were

excited about the chance to expose

local youth to fishing at an early

age.

Gene Mensch (KBNRD Fish and

Wildlife Biologist) and Kelly Jacobs

(former KBNRD Water Quality Specialist) contacted local groups who

might be able to offer assistance, A favorite past time for many children was the Inflatable Bouncing

including KBIC Leadership, Copper Cage (Air Giraffe). Shown above are KBIC youngsters, as they had

Country Chapter of Trout Unlimited fun... playing and bouncing away.

(CCTU), the Ottawa and Otter Lake

Sportsman's Club, Michigan DNR involved in organizing for the next cial planning committee for the 3rd

and various local businesses.

Derby. She had boundless energy Annual Derby.

KBNRD was referred to Wal- and commitment to do things that

Shortly after the 3rd Annual KBIC

Mart and the "Hooked on Fishing promote health and happiness in Kids Fishing Derby, which had a reInternational" Kids’

Derby

Sup- children, and she, along with Gene cord turn-out and was another large

port Group. This group was helpful Mensch, Kelly Jacobs, Donna success, Denise Marth was tragically

in sending a moderate amount Fredrickson (former KBNRD secre- killed in an automobile acciof fishing gear and prizes, as well as tary), Elizabeth Mayo and oth- dent.

Staff from KBNRD unanihelping us plan and organize basic ers planned for the next year.

mously voted to name the 4th KBIC

games and contest themes for the

The Second Annual KBIC Kids’ Derby in her honor (the 4th Annual

first KBIC hosted Kids’ Fishing Fishing Derby was a major success KBIC Denise Marth Memorial Kids’

Derby.

with more children registered and Fishing Derby).

That first year (2003), around 100 many more games and prizes given

It was later decided that the

children participated in a fishing con- away thanks mainly to the generous KBIC Derby would honor a different

t e s t a n d v a r i o u s s m a l l support from the KBIC Tribal Coun- individual or individuals on a yearly

games. Literally, the day after the cil, Natural Resources Committee basis. The 5th Annual event was in

first derby, people began planning and from many local busi- honor of the late Buck Chosa and

for the Second Annual KBIC Kids nesses. Shortly after the Derby, Boyzie Jondreau, Tribal commercial

Fishing Derby. In particular, Denise many of the same people men- fishers who played vital roles in the

Marth, from CCTU, became heavily tioned previously formed an unoffi- fight to preserve and protect rights to

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Tribal Council Members:

Warren C. Swartz Jr., President

Susan J. LaFernier, Vice-President

Toni Minton, Secretary

William E. Emery, Asst. Secretary

Jennifer Misegan, Treasurer

Larry J. Denomie III, CEO

Doreen Blaker

Elizabeth D. Mayo

Michael F. LaFernier, Sr.

Elizabeth (Chiz) Matthews

Jerry Lee Curtis

Frederick Dakota

Eleven-year-old Kevin Denomie of

Zeba, Michigan, pictured with his winning catch.

SPECIAL POINTS

OF INTEREST:

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July 12, 2008, Tribal

Council meeting

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KBIC Establishes and

Operates a Tile IV-D

Program

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Fourth of July activities

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Ojibwa Housing Authority News

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DEFY Camp

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Miss Keweenaw Bay

Candidates Biographies

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Our Deepest Sympathy

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July 12, 2008 — Tribal Council Meeting

The Tribal Council held their regularly

scheduled Saturday Tribal Council meeting on

July 12, 2008, in the Chippewa Room of the

Ojibwa Resort Motel in Baraga, Michigan.

Warren C. Swartz Jr. presided over the meeting with Susan LaFernier, Toni Minton, William

E. Emery, Jennifer Misegan, Larry Denomie

III, Jerry Lee Curtis, Michael F. LaFernier Sr.,

Elizabeth (Chiz) Matthews, Elizabeth D. Mayo

and Fred Dakota present. President Swartz

shared numerous Thank You and For Your

Information items addressed to Council.

Council approved the Department Head reports for May 2008, and meeting minutes of

April 5, 2008, May 3, 2008, May 8, 2008, and

May 9, 2008. The minutes of April 10, 2008,

were tabled.

Warren “Chris” Swartz Jr. gave the President’s report. During the month of June,

President Swartz attended meetings for the

community including: the National Congress of

American Indians in Sparks, Nevada; the

United Tribes of Michigan in Manistee, Michigan; and the Governor’s annual summit also in

Manistee, Michigan.

June 2-6, President

Swartz was in Sparks, Nevada, attending the

National Congress of American Indians (NCAI)

meeting.

Native American Rights Fund

(NARF) Executive Director John Echohawk

and NCAI General Counsel John Dossett addressed the general assembly on two Supreme Court cases involving predatory lending

on reservations and the recovery of Indian

land into trust. Dossett stated, “The Plains

Commerce Bank case is an extremely important case for tribal sovereignty and jurisdiction

over predatory lending. The case, expected to

be decided by the July 4 recess, concerns an

agricultural loan between a bank and an Indian-owned ranching operation. They are also

working on an important case that will be

heard next fall on the Secretary of Interior’s

ability to restore land to reservations.”

On June 12, 2008, Council member Fred

Dakota and President Swartz attended a

United Tribes meeting in Manistee, Michigan.

A report from Su Lantz on the Native vote initiative here in Michigan was discussed. President Swartz received a copy of a Native vote

guidebook for Carole LaPointe. Carole has

been appointed the Native Vote Coordinator

for our Tribe. An update was given on tribal

IDs on concerns with travel and voting privileges. President Swartz received a concept

paper on creating a Native American caucus in

the Michigan Legislature. This concept would

establish a core group of legislators who are

willing to establish a positive government to

government dialogue with tribes, so we can

develop a basis for communication in hopes

that it will foster a climate of mutual respect

and understanding. The caucus would educate legislators on tribal sovereignty and the

goals and objectives of individual tribes. The

goal for this new legislative caucus is to identify legislators who will form an alliance with

the tribes, and will work to educate the rest of

their colleagues as most members of the legislature do not have tribes in their districts;

therefore, they do not know anything about

tribes, nor do they feel compelled to work with

us on the issues.

On June 13, President Swartz met with

Governor Granholm and asked for her help

with the Kennecott mine issue. He presented

her with two resolutions of support in our opposition to the mine (one from the National

Congress of American Indians and the other

from the United Tribes of Michigan). He also

presented her with a letter from Vice President

Susan LaFernier.

President Swartz indicated that he recently

read an article in Indian Country Today regarding co-pays. It claimed that IHS (Indian Health

Service) officials are strongly considering a

shift in policy which could result in the stoppage of IHS funding for health care at IHS facilities where the IHS funded facility charges

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eligible beneficiaries co-payments for portions

of health services or pharmaceuticals may be

subject to a complete halt in funding. IHS derives the authority to provide health care services and funding from the Snyder Act and the

Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA),

and in some cases, Indian Self-Determination

and Educational Assistance Act (ISDEAA).

IHS is attempting to impose prohibitions

placed upon IHS in these statutes upon tribes

to further erode tribal sovereignty. IHS has

been conducting consultations at IHS Regional

Offices and at other events to determine how

many tribes have instituted a co-payment policy or are charging eligible beneficiaries for

health care services. KBIC only requires copays for prescription drugs which are for the

services of the pharmacist. President Swartz

indicated that apparently these stories are in

error, and he awaits a Dear Tribal Leader letter from the Bemidji Area Office.

President Swartz announced that earlier

this month the law firm of Dorsey and Whitney

filed motions on behalf of the community in the

Byykkonen vs. KBIC case to vacate judgment,

for recusal of the judge, and for reassignment

of the case.

President Swartz and Chief Tribal Judge

Brad Dakota met with the appellate court

judges earlier this month to inform the appellate judges of cases pending before the court

and for introductions. Swartz thanked Vice

President LaFernier for her work on the appellate court process.

President Swartz indicated that last month

he reported that Pat Devlin from the Michigan

Gaming Control Board was terminated from

his job. Swartz indicated that he made a mistake when he gave his report and wants to set

the record straight. Pat Devlin from the Michigan Gaming Control Board was suspended

from his job with pay.

The Office of the Tribal President is continuing to monitor developments in the Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver, Tribal IDs issues,

Adam Walsh Act requirements, Class III Tribal

State Gaming Compact Process regulation,

and Congress.

Question session from the President’s Report sparked up the topic of Maple View Pub’s

building code violations and the fact that the

owner is still open for business after the

Tribe’s Building Inspector issued a determination to close the facility. President Swartz

made a statement — “The latest I know is that

he (Jeff Lamson) had applied for a residential

permit, he changed the occupancy for the

building to a commercial, according to the

code you’re required to apply for a new permit

through the application process. Jeff has

failed to do that. Based on Jeff’s action or inaction of applying for a permit, the building inspector has issued a determination regarding

the residential application; saying that it is not

up to code for commercial activities. We are

working on the enforcement of the code.”

Vice President Susan LaFernier gave the

Vice President report for June 2008. On June

5, Vice-President LaFernier, Pauline Spruce,

Jerry Lee Curtis and Doreen Blaker traveled to

Eagle Rock in the Yellow Dog Plains to do interviews for a video sponsored by the National

Wildlife Federation that will portray the struggle regarding the sulfide mine project and the

spiritual and cultural importance of Eagle Rock

to our Tribe and other Tribes. It will be used to

attract attention to this issue in Lower Michigan and beyond. Vice President LaFernier

spoke of the pleasure she had attending the

three day Indigenous Planning workshop

sponsored by the Department of JusticeCommunity Capacity Development Office.

LaFernier stated, “This information will be very

helpful when we update our Comprehensive

Plan, usually in the area of economic development. We learned how to model our KB Community behavior and age groups using basic

demographic patterns on the computer. We

learned how to model our behavior using basic

land/use patterns, and we established priorities, actions and long term participation in projects based on the information gathered from

these models.” The CCDO staff met with interested individuals of our communities,

clergy, and directors of our Tribe, business

owners, and bankers regarding various topics

as they gathered information. Council also

attended a luncheon with local village leaders

and the CCDO staff to discuss economic development. After the information had been

collected, CCDO staff presented their preliminary observations and a SWOT (strengths,

weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis

regarding KBIC’s Economic Development Initiative. They will be returning on August 14 to

present final presentation/observations. Vice

President LaFernier thanked Judy Heath,

Tribal Social Services Director, Gregg

Nominelli, Economic Developer, and Chris

Gerard, Weed and Seed Coordinator, for coordinating these workshops.

Vice President LaFernier attended two

Drug Task Force meetings during the month of

June. The Task Force is working with New

Day on possible future projects and will be

meeting with Jim Stingle, KBIC’s grant writer,

on possible grants. The Drug Task Force will

have a table at our Powwow, and have plans

for a billboard, radio ads and brochures. Todd

Warner is working on another clean sweep

event to collect old/unused pharmaceuticals

which will be held on 08/16/08 from 9:00 am to

12:00 pm. Remember the Drug Tip Line is

353-DRUG (353-3784).

Vice President

LaFernier also attended a Weed and Seed

Steering Committee meeting and the Department Head Meeting held on June 25.

Our contested court hearing on mining will

resume this Monday, 7/14/08, after the Fourth

of July recess. Our rebuttals, which involve

seven witnesses, will be heard this week after

approximately 36 witnesses were heard from

Kennecott and the DEQ. Our witnesses totaled 23. Vice President LaFernier asks for all

“to keep the hearing officer in your prayers as

he will be making his decision in the next few

weeks to either grant or deny the 632 mining

permit and Part 31 groundwater discharge permit.”

Larry Denomie III, CEO, gave a report for

June 2008. KBIC was approved for the project

application slated for the Sand Point property.

A local chapter of the group, known as Engineers Without Borders—USA from Michigan

Tech in partnership with the University of Wisconsin—Madison chapter, will be putting together design and engineering plans for developing the property. Plans will include designing and surveying for roads, water lines and a

wastewater system, as well as working on the

coastal erosion issues. The group will draft a

Memorandum of Understanding to establish

the roles and responsibilities of each partner.

The grant application for the new Early

Childhood Education Center through ICDBG is

complete. Tribal Council passed, at an earlier

meeting, Resolution KB1618-2008, to move

forward with the grant request of $600,000 to

aid in funding the estimated $4 million project.

If the grant is approved, construction could

begin next year with an estimated building

time of 12-16 months. The building will house,

Headstart, Early Headstart, Pre-primary, and

Even Start programs, and it will be built adjacent to the Ojibwa Community College. There

will be a preliminary design print posted at the

Tribal Center for those who wish to view it.

Discussion revealed that over $3 million of Keweenaw Bay’s dollars would be allocated for

this project.

The Tribe has moved forward with applying for a nearly $500,000 Solid Waste Transfer

Station grant through the Tribal Solid Waste

Interagency Workgroup of the lead agency

U.S. EPA. If funded, construction of a facility

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located in the Tribe’s Industrial Park would

take place. This facility would consist of a

weigh scale, tipping floor and a small office

building. It is estimated that the facility would

be capable of handling around 3,000 tons of

waste per year. Once in operation, the transfer station would be treated as a business of

KBIC and has the potential of creating six new

jobs. After the facility is up and running, we

would have the opportunity to pursue additional funding and assistance for other expanded waste services such as a compacter

station in Zeba, recycling programs, household

hazardous waste, white goods, recycled oil

and composting to name a few. External

agencies have extended their help in setting

up this venture including Waste Management,

WUPPDR, Baraga and L’Anse Villages,

Ojibwa Housing and Tribal Construction.

The CEO’s office received a phone call

from ANA requesting additional information.

for the language grant application, and according to Jim St. Arnold, it is a sure sign (97%)

that the grant will be funded. The ANA Language grant will provide $200,000 per year for

a total of three years.

The grant office will also be working on

submitting a grant to perform a feasibility study

for a transportation system for our area. If

funded, the grant will pay expenses to gather

information needed to see if there is a need for

a public transportation system. Grant funding

is also available for operating a public transit

system if the study reveals the need for one.

Tribal Council approved the formation of a

seven member Alternate Renewable Energy

Committee, who will aid the Economic Development and Natural Resources departments in

development of an Alternative and Renewable

Energy Strategic Plan, reviewing and advising

development proposals and facilitating community and stake holder meetings.

The CEO indicated that he had recently

received an e-mail from OCC President Parrish indicating that their PIF has been accepted by the Higher Learning Commission

which is a sign that a review team will be coming in to do a report on the candidacy status.

A department head meeting was held on

June 25. A lot of information was distributed

and received during the meeting and quarterly

meetings will occur in the future. Larry Denomie reported on his attendance at the week

long meetings held by the Department of Justice-Community Capacity Development Office

(see Vice President Report for detailed information on this topic).

Toni Minton presented the Secretary’s Report. During the month of June 2008, the

Tribal Council had one regular meeting and

three special meetings. The regular Tribal

Council meeting was held on June 7, 2008,

and is reported in the July 2008, Tribal Newsletter. The following actions occurred during

the special meeting held on June 13, 2008:

approved the formation of a Tribal Energy

Committee; approved Ojibwa Senior Citizen’s

MIEA Delegates Janice Shalifoe and Mike

Duschene for two year terms with Roger

Duschene as an alternate; approved the

agreement between Hannahville and KBIC for

WIC services; approved offering the Youth

Programs and Facility Coordinator position to

Tyler Larson. The following actions occurred

during the special meeting held on June 26,

2008: approved the meeting minutes of April

25, and April 29, 2008; approved Resolutions

KB1612-2008 Authorization of Funds for the

Beartown Firefighters, KB1616-2008 Ojibwa

Housing grant application for FY2008 Indian

Health Services Elder Care Initiative Long

Term Care Program Grant to assess long term

needs of tribal elders, KB1617-2008 Authorizing the Executive Committee of the KBIC to

conduct business with the Office of Special

Trustee for American Indians, KB1618-2008

ICDBG Grant application for an Early Childhood Education Center, KB1620-2008 Social

Services 2009 Title IV-B Grants, and KB16212008 Native American Children’s Alliance Ini-

tiative grant application for training and technical assistance; approved the purchase of two

vans, one truck and three mobile radios for the

Beartown Firefighters; agreed to move forward

with the appeal in the Byykkonen case and to

not enter into a settlement; approved an additional $13,500 for the Walleye Pond project;

approved the IHS Sanitation Deficiency System Project list for 2009; approved three deer

tags for the July Powwow; approved a donation of $2800 to the Cedar Tree Institute for

building butterfly houses and seeding native

plants on Sand Point; agreed to move forward

with a transit study plan; approved a donation

of $2,153.92 for the Ojibwa Seniors to attend

the MIEA Conference in Mt. Pleasant; upheld

the CEO’s decision in Grievance Hearing

#004-08; approved July 3rd as a Holiday for all

employees; approved the installation of four

IGT participation games at the Pines; approved the removal and installation of five participation games at the Baraga Casino; approved the Oasis System for the Pines Slots;

approved a donation of $400 each for Anthony

Charron and Michael Charron for emergency

travel; and approved a donation of $2,789.50

for the Four Thunders Drum to go to Standish,

MI. The following actions occurred during the

special meeting held on June 30, 2008:

agreed to reimburse the Baraga Fire Department for the liquor license for the UP Firemen’s Tournament; approved the low bid of

Hetrick and Associates through First American’s for liability insurance; approved a donation of $6,900 to the Holy Name of Jesus

Church for cemetery expansion; approved the

purchase of GED software; approved business

license renewals for Jerry Magnant and Kerry

Varline for Superior Water Sales, Native

American Buyers Group, J&K Pawn, and Superior Pizza; approved firework permits for

Pete Morin and James Welsh; approved a new

business license for Joseph Waara for Trading

With The Chippewa’s; promoted Nissa Morningstar and Kelly Dowd to full-time teachers for

the Pre-primary program; promoted Christine

Awonohopay to full-time for the Even Start

program; approved June donations totaling

$8,450; agreed to file an appeal of the denial

of motion in the Byykkonen case; and approved the Health Administrator Contract.

Jennifer Misegan presented the Treasurer’s Report for June 2008. Council approved six of eleven requests for donations for

June: Ahmed Shriners-KB Club (Kids’ Day)

$1000, National Tribal Child Support Association (purchase of items from the gift shop to be

used for a silent auction) $200, Bay Cliff

Health Camp (Dream Capital Campaign)

$1000, United Tribes of Michigan $5000, Leif

Forcia Sr. stockcar sponsorship $250, and

Barack Obama Presidential Campaign $1000.

Treasurer Misegan and Council member Fred

Dakota traveled to represent the Council at the

opening of the Turtle Creek Casino and Hotel

operated by the Grand Traverse Bay Band of

Ottawa and Chippewa. It is a beautiful facility.

Our audit is completed, and we have scheduled finance meetings with CFO Francis LaPointe on July 23 and 24, 2008. We also will

begin our preliminary meetings for the FY’09

budget. Treasurer Misegan also reported she

attended sessions during the week long meetings held by the Department of JusticeCommunity Capacity Development Office (see

Vice President Report for detailed information

on this topic).

Charlene Kangas of the Baraga County

Shelter Home sought funding in the amount of

$50,000 for an addition to be built on to the

present shelter home which would house two

offices, a playroom/meeting room, a barrier

free bedroom and a barrier free bathroom.

The home currently pays rent for office space.

Total cost of the construction project will cost

$87,000. The home has secured $37,000 in

the Denise Marth and Jeff Kangas fund along

with other funding efforts but still are in need of

$50,000. If the home is able to come up with

the needed money for the addition, she has

obtained funding in the amount of $100,000

from MSHDA to renovate the current home but

that funding can not be used for the addition.

Mrs. Kangas was directed to seek a letter from

a local unit of government (L’Anse Village) requesting the funds for the Baraga County

Shelter Home, which will qualify the payment

as a 2% distribution. Council indicated they

need the letter by July 23. There also may be

some dollars available in the Tribal Council’s

budget for donations.

Ken Marshall of Western U.P. Planning Region gave an informational presentation of the

GIS National Mapping Project, which has been

funded by both the Federal and State governments. WUPPDR encompasses the western

six counties of the Upper Michigan (Baraga,

Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, and

Ontonagon) and provides services to local

units of government throughout the region

from their office in Houghton. WUPPDR provides mapping services and maintains a GIS

database for the six county area. Data available includes base information, topographical

maps, digital ortho quads, parcel information

and more. GIS maps can be viewed at

www.wuppdr.org.

Ken Marshall continued with a presentation

on the KBIC Rapid Watershed Project. Rapid

Watershed Assessments (RWA) provide guidance of where conservation investments would

best address the concerns of landowners, conservation districts and other community organizations and stakeholders within a watershed.

In nine-ten months they gathered any information that could be used in conservation district’s annual and long range plans or provide

a foundation for watershed, area-wide or sitespecific planning. The assessment study area

included 313 miles with 92 miles being within

the KBIC reservation boundary. They took this

assessment one step further when they found

fish barrier problems. As Marshall presented

the RWA, it became apparent that numerous

culverts in the surveyed area obstruct fish from

swimming upstream to spawn. Marshall did

not request anything further of the Council at

this time. Mr. Marshall will be conducting a

public presentation on August 12, at 7 pm, in

the Chippewa Room in the Ojibwa Resort in

Baraga.

Barbara Bradley, spoke of the upcoming

Protect the Earth Summit which will be held on

Saturday August 2, with workshops being held

at Northern Michigan University Center 1-4

pm., and Rally, Speakers, Skits and music being held from 5-9 p.m. On Sunday, August 3,

there will be a walk to Eagle Rock at 10 a.m.

KBIC’s Vice President, Susan LaFernier, will

be one of the speakers on August 3rd. Doreen Blaker will speak on August 2nd. For

more information see yellowdogsummer.wordpress.com 906-942-7325 or email

yellowdog@planetsave.com.

Isadore (Blue) Misegan from the KBIC Veterans sought assistance with funding for a

new van for the Jacobetti Center in Marquette.

The van will cost $28,000 and Jacobetti’s has

secured about half of the cost through a grant.

The van will transport residents of the Jacobetti Center to appointments, such as to

Woods Hospital in Milwaukee. The request

will be placed on the agenda for the July donations meeting.

Denise Cadeau, House Manager for New

Day, brought forth for approval, six policies

(Bomb Threat Policy, Emergency Procedures

Overall, Table Top Exercise on Emergency

Procedures, Emergency Drill, Severe Weather

Emergencies Policy, Computer/Technology)

for the New Day Treatment Facility. Council

accepted them for review.

Jennifer Misegan, Treasurer, brought forth

a request to add Tami Lorbecke, Office of

Child Support Director, to the signature card

for the Child Support checking account. Motion by Jennifer Misegan to add Tami Lorbecke to the signature card of the Child

Support checking account, supported by

Elizabeth Mayo, ten supported, 0 opposed,

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0 abstained, one absent, motion carried.

Jennifer Misegan, Treasurer, presented the

Proposed Ordinance 2008-02 Tobacco Ordinance of 2008 for a first reading. Tribal Council will schedule the second hearing date at the

next Council meeting.

Jennifer Misegan

stated, “The ordinance was written by the

group that went to Lansing for the tax case

(Doreen Blaker and Jerry Lee Curtis) and by

Susan LaFernier and herself, after we received word that we lost the cigarette case. It

was also worked on by our attorneys. It doesn’t mean they have to sign a MOU.”

Jennifer Misegan, Treasurer, presented the

Proposed Ordinance Ethics In Government

Code, draft form for the review of the Council.

This ordinance was written by Montana & Associates, whom the Council contracted with to

produce it. Council will meet with Gary Montana in August and plans on holding the first

reading in September.

Susan LaFernier, Vice President, presented the Proposed Ordinance 2008-03 Appellate Division of the Tribal Court for a first

reading. Motion by Fred Dakota to waive

the first reading of the Proposed Ordinance

2008-03 Appellate Division of the Tribal

Court, supported by Jerry Lee Curtis, nine

supported, one opposed (Misegan), 0 abstained, one absent, motion carried.

Attorney John Baker presented a business

license for Todd Chosa—T.C. Electric. Motion by Larry Denomie to approve the business license for Todd Chosa—T.C. Electric,

supported by Elizabeth “Chiz” Matthews,

ten supported, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, one

absent, motion carried. Tribal Council will

schedule the second hearing date at the next

Council meeting.

Warren Swartz Jr., presented on behalf of

Jason Ayres, KBIC’s Realtor, a residence

lease for Shawn Seppanen who will be purchasing the house from Mary Lou Jossens.

Motion by Jennifer Misegan to approve

Resolution KB-1619-2008 the residence

lease for Shawn Seppanen, supported by

Toni Minton, ten supported, 0 opposed, 0

abstained, one absent, motion carried.

The Ojibwa Senior Citizens requested

an order to make the Ojibwa Seniors—Helene

C. Welsh Center an Alcohol and Smoke Free

facility with the exception of using sacred

medicines in ceremonies. Motion made by

Jennifer Misegan to honor the request of

the Ojibwa Senior Citizens in their Resolution that the Ojibwa Seniors—Helene C.

Welsh Center be an Alcohol and Smoke

Free facility, supported by Elizabeth “Chiz”

Matthews, eight supported, two opposed

(Mayo, Dakota), 0 abstained, one absent,

motion carried.

Council moved into closed business with

Joe Constance—Training Report, President

Swartz, CEO Larry Denomie, and Attorney

John Baker on the agenda.

KIRKISH TAKES THIRD IN

AMERICAN INDIAN

WRITING CONTEST

KBOCC Student Gerald “Joe” Kirkish, along with Penny Olson,

Liberal Arts Department Chair, display the writing awards from

the American Indian Higher Education Consortium and the

Tribal College Journal.

KBOCC student Gerald “Joe” Kirkish submitted his story, “Hunting on the Reservation”,

to the 2008 student writing contest of the

American Indian Higher Education Tribal College Journal. Out of 85 entries, “Hunting on

the Reservation” received third place in the

Journal’s short story category. Joe’s story,

along with works from students representing

other tribal colleges, will be published in the

Tribal College Journal’s Student Edition this

fall. Congratulations, Joe, from the board, faculty, and staff of Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College.

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KBIC’S GEORGE E. CURTIS MEMORIAL KIDS’ FISHING DERBY continued:

hunt, fish and gather for Lake Superior Chippewa

Indians. This years event was the 6th Annual KBIC

(George E. Curtis Memorial) Kids’ Fishing

Derby, honoring another commercial fisher who

has "walked on" but was an important player in the

history of the KBIC Commercial Fishery.

The 2008 KBIC Kids’ Derby was the largest to

date, and KBNRD Staff and all of the other people

who have worked so hard to make the event a success, hope to make the 2009 event even better. The number one goal has become "making

sure every child leaves the event with something"

be it a prize or a fond memory! We all hope to

achieve this goal again in 2009, and look forward to

involving anyone who might be interested in assisting with the 7th Annual KBIC Kids Fishing Derby!

Also special thanks should be given to all

KBNRD Staff because every year these folks "step

up to the plate" and deliver with volunteerism, time

and effort: Liz Sherman, Micah Petoskey, Kit Laux,

Char Beesley, Katie Kruse, Shawn Seppanen, Evelyn Ravindran, Todd Warner, Jerry Jondreau, Gene

Mensch, Pam Nankervis and Jen Merk.

There are also many many additional volunteers, but we currently do not have a complete list

(some include KBIC Law Enforcement, KBIC Tribal

Council, KBIC Natural Resources Committee, employees from the Ojibwa Community College, KBIC Summer Youth workers, planners and

employees, CCTU, MDNR, USFWS, local VFW

members, etc.)

2008 donors were: A-1 Toy-Lots, ACE Hardware-L’Anse, American Legion Post 444, Auto-Pro

Glass and Tire-Baraga, Auto Value-L’Anse, Arby’sHoughton, Baraga County 4-H, Baraga County

Federal Credit Union, Baraga Drive-in, Baraga

State Park (Jenna), Baraga Telephone Company,

Bay Auto-Baraga, Bayshore BP- Baraga, Bayshore

Vet-L’Anse, Bayview Family Practice, Bianco

Plumbing & Heating-L’Anse, Book WorldHoughton, Burger King-L’Anse, Carla’s Restaurant

US-41, Carmike Copper 5, Citgo-L’Anse, Citizens

Bank-L’Anse, Commercial National Bank-L’Anse,

Copper Bowl Lanes-Hancock, Copper Country

Trout Unlimited, Countryside Farm and GardenBaraga, Crusty’s Pizza-L’Anse, KBIC Cultural

Committee, Dairy Queen-Houghton, Disney Bait

and Tackle-Baraga, Domino’s Pizza-Houghton,

Downwind Sports-Houghton, Dunham's Sport’sHoughton, Eagle Radio-Baraga, Erickson’s TruValue-L’Anse, Festival Foods-Houghton, Frostie

Freeze-L’Anse, Gambles-L’Anse, Gander Mountain-Marquette, Hardee’s-Houghton, Hilltop Restaurant-L’Anse, Holiday-L’Anse, Homestead GraphicsBaraga, Huron Bay Trading Post-Skanee, Indian

Country Sports-L’Anse, Irene’s Pizza-Baraga, J&J

Repair-L’Anse, KB Ojibwa Community College,

KBIC Medical Clinic, KBIC Summer Youth, KBIC

Tire-Baraga, KBIC Tribal Construction, Keweenaw

Bay Outfitters-Baraga, Keweenaw Co-op, Kissel’sL’Anse, Lake Superior Tree Farm, L’Anse Family

Dentistry, L’Anse Golf Club, L’Anse Sentinel,

Larry’s Market-Baraga, Linna’s Bridal/Flower &

Gifts, Little Ceaser’s Pizza-Houghton, Lute’s Corner Store-L’Anse, Marquette Children’s Museum,

McDonald’s-Houghton, Mitch’s Trading Post-

Baraga, Morin Fireworks-Baraga, MTU AISES,

KBIC Natural Resource Committee, Night Owl

Café-L’Anse, OCC AISES, Ojibwa Building SupplyBaraga, Ojibwa Casino Gift Shop, Ojibwa Casino

Enterprises, Ojibwa Housing Authority, Ojibwa

Senior Citizens, Ottawa Sportsman Club, Otter

Lake Sportsman Club, Pat’s IGA-L’Anse, Pelkie

Outdoor-Baraga, Perkin’s Family RestaurantHoughton, Pines Convenience Center-Baraga,

Pizza Hut Houghton, Pressbox-Baraga, Quincy

Fire Dept., Radio Shack-L’Anse, Range AutoL’Anse, Riley’s, Shear Hair Design, ShopkoHoughton, Snowblind Powersports-Baraga, Snyder

Drugs-L’Anse, Subway-L’Anse, Superior National

Bank, Superior Pizza-Baraga, Superior Rent All,

Superior Salon, Superior Video-Baraga, Taco BellHoughton, Tapedeck-L’Anse, Thomas Ford Motors-L’Anse, Tony’s Steakhouse-L’Anse, KBIC

Tribal Council, Unique images-L’Anse, UP Theaters, US Coast Guard, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Local VFW Clubs, Village Drugs, Village Market, Vollwerth’s, Wal-Mart-Houghton, Wal-MartMarquette, Whirl-i-gig Lanes, Whitetailgear.com,

and Wilkinson’s Store-Baraga.

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

Drug Task Force

~ Mission Statement ~

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. KBIC

Drug Tip Line 353-DRUG (3784).

ANIN! Our children (young and old), relatives

and friends need us to help them lead a healthy,

drug-free life. Drug and alcohol problems can be

prevented and preventing them starts with us. As

parents, caregivers, relatives and friends, we have

a tremendous influence on the decisions they

make. Our constant communication and caring

may inspire them to walk away from drugs and alcohol or to receive the help they need.

Prescription pain relievers are opioids or narcotics. OxyContin is the brand name for an opioid

analgesic (pain reliever) - a narcotic. It is available

by prescription only, and the most serious risk is

respiratory depression. Taking a large single dose

of an opioid can cause severe respiratory depression. It can also cause seizures, brain damage,

memory loss and hallucinations.

The street

names/slang terms for oxycontin are killers, OC,

OXY, and oxycotton.

Cocaine/Crack is a drug extracted from the

leaves of the coca plant. It is a potent brain stimulant, and one of the most powerfully addictive

drugs. Cocaine is distributed on the street in two

main forms: cocaine and crack. High doses of cocaine and/or prolonged use can trigger paranoia

and can produce a particularly aggressive paranoid

behavior in users. It also can cause heart disease.

When addicted individuals stop using cocaine, they

often become depressed. The street names/slang

terms for cocaine are Big C, Blow, Coke, Flake,

Freebase, Lady, Nose Candy, Rock, Snow, Snowbirds, White Crack.

Marijuana, the most often used illegal drug in

this country, is a product of the hemp plant and the

main active chemical is THC which affects the

brain the most. Effects of marijuana include problems with memory and learning, distorted perception (sights, sounds, time, touch), trouble with thinking and problem solving, loss of motor coordination, etc. Marijuana smoke also contains some of

the same cancer-causing compounds as tobacco,

sometimes in higher concentrations. The street

names/slang terms for marijuana are Aunt Mary,

Boom, Chronic, Dope, Gangster, Ganja, Grass,

Hash, Herb, Kif, Mary Jane, Pot, Reefer, Sinsemilla, Skunk and Weed. Be aware of these

names and report suspicious activity to the KBIC

Drug Tip Line 353-DRUG (3784). Don’t give up!

There is also a new program to increase your

chances for success in recovering from substance

abuse and other addictions. Even if you have

struggled for years, there is new hope for recovery.

These services will be provided through the

“Access to Recovery” initiative of the Inter-Tribal

Council of Michigan with eleven Michigan Tribes to

expand access to substance abuse treatment and

recovery support services. See more information

in a related article. Also see the related announcement regarding the “Clean Sweep” event to be held

on August 16th for the collection of household hazardous waste and used and unused medications.

“Don’t let your life be confined by drug or alcohol addiction, know that for every lock, there is a

key.”

(5) Naanan

Enjoying July 4th Activities — Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

Introducing

Sarah

Lynn

Cadotte, born

Columbia

St.

Mary’s in Milwaukee,

Wisconsin,

05/29/2008, to Randall and Karen Cadotte. Sarah was 5

lbs. 5 oz. and was 18

inches at birth.

(6) Ningodwaaswi

Introducing

Aydn Russell

Riutta born on

06/08/2008, to

Ann Dowd and

Russ

Riutta.

Aydn was 6

lbs. 14 oz. and

was

inches

at birth.

Miss Keweenaw Bay Candidates

Seventeen-year-old Jennifer DeCota will be a Junior in

the L’Anse High School in the

fall. She is the daughter of

Lynn Velmer and Mike DeCota. Jennifer’s activities include basketball, teammate of

the Rez Runners and a member of the KBIC Youth Club.

Jennifer was chosen for the

Team Michigan, a

Native

American Basketball Team

that travels to the Native

American Olympics which will

be held this year in British Columbia, Canada, in August.

Jennifer plans on attending

college to become a police

officer.

Thirteen-year-old Sheila

Halverson will be in seventh

grade at Baraga High School

in the fall. She is the daughter

of Paul Halverson and Michelle Eilola. Shelia’s activities include fancy shawl dancing, music-rock, playing the

alto saxophone, reading, golf,

basketball, drum practice,

sweat lodges and movie night.

She is involved with a club

called Straight Edge which

has a statement pledge of

anti-smoke, drugs, alcohol,

and sexual behavior before

marriage. She feels her upbringing and the club states

why she is a good role model.

Fifteen-year-old Tashina

Kauppila will be a Sophomore

in the Baraga High School this

fall. She is the daughter of

Jeanne and Dave Kauppila.

Her

native

name

“Misanaquadikwe” - Clearing

the Sky Cloud Woman.

Tashina enjoys hanging out

with friends, swimming, shopping, basketball, track, cheerleading and volleyball. She is

a member of the International

Club and the KBIC Youth

Club. Tashina plans for college are to attend the University of Michigan to pursue a

medical field, or a design

school in New York City.

Seventeen-year-old Jessica

Lane will be a Junior in the

L’Anse High School this fall. She

is the daughter of Michelle and

Dave Lane, who adopted her at a

young age. She is a member of

the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. Jessica’s activities include basketball, softball, spending time with family and friends,

watching T.V. and everything else

a young adult likes to do. She

also enjoys most forms of art.

Jessica believes to be a good

role model for the youth, she

needs wisdom to know right from

wrong, and that there are consequences for her actions. Jessica

respects herself and others. Her

future plans are to attend college

for art or elementary education.

Thirteen-year-old Megan

Tucker will be in the seventh

grade at L’Anse High School

in the fall.

Megan is the

daughter of Summer Cohen.

Her

native

name is

“Gasmaakwa” - head lady.

Megan’s activities include figure skating, powwow dancing,

hoop dancing, swimming,

gymnastics, jumping on her

trampoline, soccer, bike riding, watching movies and kayaking. Megan feels she is a

good role model for the lifestyle she has chosen, alcohol,

drug and tobacco free. She

has knowledge in Native traditions and medicines.

The first Drug Education For Youth (DEFY) camp was hosted by the Keweenaw

Weed and Seed Program Hosts DEFY Bay Indian Community’s Weed-and-Seed Program with 26 area youth (ages 9-12) reg-

istered. Chris Gerard, Weed-and-Seed Coordinator, states ”the program’s goal is to

build youth self esteem, set goals, and provide them with tools needed to resist drugs,

gangs and alcohol.” The program was developed originally by the U.S. military and

currently is run through the federal Department of Justice. DEFY stresses interpersonal relations and emphasizes leadership and teamwork. Camp participants made

lasting friendships and learned a lot about themselves. Throughout their camp experience, youth competed at various tasks, usually as a four person team. The program’s

curriculum offered education, skill development and physical fitness. At the camp

graduation, kids were placed in youth organizations to assist them in meeting goals.

The two-phased program, DEFY, began with the summer camp held this summer.

The camp was held July 7-9 and was planned to be fun and challenging. The second

phase will begin soon with monthly mentoring with representatives from the Michigan

National Guard and the Marquette U.S.

Attorney’s Office.

Gerard stated, “DEFY is all about creating positive experiences so the youth

will choose healthy alternatives instead of

alcohol, drugs and gang involvement, by

Officer Irvin Smith, Canine Officer for the KBIC’s Tribal Police Departproviding leadership to youth, therefore

ment with Mia, KBIC’s Drug Dog, participated in hands-on activities at

strengthening our communities.” The prothis summer’s DEFY Camp. Shown above, Mia locates drugs in a pracgram’s motto is: “Strong Kids—Strong

tice demonstration.

Families. . . Ready for the Future.“

BEACH DAYS AT EVEN START

Beach days and regalia-making, picnics and baby

showers: summer is a busy time of family fun and learning at KBIC Even Start.

Family Literacy Program

ENROLL NOW!

Earn your GED or

High School Diploma

Early Childhood Programs for children

Improve parenting skills

Incentives for participation

Transportation and childcare available

Even Start is free to all Tribal and

Non-Tribal members in Baraga County

who are expecting a baby or

have children under the age of eight.

Call 353-8161 to register

KBIC EVEN START

755 Michigan Avenue—Baraga, MI 49908

Leia Mix and son Kaden enjoys beach day.

KBIC Even Start Family Literacy Program doesn’t pack away the learning materials during the summer months. Instead, staff and families plan literacystrengthening activities to make summer a

season to laugh and learn together.

June activities included a family picnic

at Sand Point, in addition to the regularly

scheduled weekly playgroups.

beach days are on the calendar for July.

We will welcome Marie Harju, MSU Extension, to an up-coming playgroup. Marie

will provide helpful ideas on safe foods for

the beach and assist our students in planning the next beach day meal at Sand

Point.

With the 30th annual Keweenaw Bay

Pow Wow just around the corner, students have been working on ribbon shirts

and shawls for themselves and their children for this community-wide event.

Christine Awonohopay, Native American

Outreach Coordinator, provided instruction, cultural background, and assistance

to participants as they created their special garments.

July will also feature a special event

when KBIC Even Start and Healthy Start

programs host a family picnic for the children and parents of Even Start, Healthy

Start, and the KBIC Pre-Primary Programs. Our month of activities will wind

down with a baby shower for one of our

mothers-to-be complete with literacybased activities.

KBIC Even Start congratulates two of

our students as they continue summer

progress toward the completion of their

GEDs by passing recent tests in Iron

River. Keep up the good work, students!

(7) Niizhwaaswi

DRUG CONVICTION REPORT

In a continuous effort to reduce

the illegal use of controlled substances in our community, the

Drug Task Force has requested

the publication of pertinent information regarding any convictions

of the Controlled Substances section of the KBIC Tribal Code §3.1706. The Tribal

Court has agreed to comply with the Drug Task

Force’s request and will publish a Drug Conviction

Report on a routine basis.

Tyler Tolonen, case # 08-059, Controlled Substance.

Factual Basis: Defendant tested positive for a

controlled substance while on alcohol and drug

restricted probation, to-wit: Marijuana.

Sentenced on 04/30/2008 to:

1. $150 fine.

2. 90 days jail, 10 days to be served beginning

today (04/30/08), 80 days suspended pending

successful completion of all terms of probation.

Defendant is financially responsible for lodging

and associated costs.

3. Defendant must obtain a substance abuse

screening and follow all the recommendations of

that screening until successfully discharged.

Defendant must report to the probation officer

on Monday, May 12, 2008, for a mandatory

drug test. Defendant is not eligible for community service in lieu of jail time.

4. Twelve – Eighteen months standard drug/

alcohol restricted probation with $10 monthly

fee. Defendant is subject to random PBT(s) and

drug tests, and is financially responsible for the

costs of those tests.

5. Defendant must complete high school or obtain

his G.E.D. and demonstrate progress toward

completion while on probation, or obtain employment if not pursuing his education.

April L. Denomie, case # 07-255, Controlled

Substance.

Factual Basis: Defendant allowed marijuana to

be sold from her residence.

Sentenced on 06/19/2008 to:

1. $300 fine.

2. 90 days jail, 28 days to be served (Defendant

will be monitored via tether), credit for 2 days

previously served, 60 days suspended pending

successful completion of all terms of probation.

Defendant is financially responsible for lodging

and associated medical costs, if any, and tether

costs.

3. Twelve months standard drug/alcohol restricted

probation with $10 monthly fee. Defendant is

subject to random PBT(s) and drug tests, and is

financially responsible for the costs of those

tests.

Tiara Drift, #08-053, §3.1706, Controlled Substance.

Factual Basis: Defendant tested positive for a

controlled substance while on alcohol and drug

restricted probation, to-wit: Marijuana.

Sentenced on 06/19/2008 to:

1. $150 fine.

2. 90 days jail, 75 days suspended, 14 days to

be served (Defendant will be monitored via

tether), credit for 1 day previously served.

Defendant is financially responsible for lodging

and associated medical costs, if any, and

tether costs.

3. Defendant is to obtain a substance abuse

screening and is to comply with the recommendations of the screening until successfully

discharged.

4. Six months of standard alcohol/drug restricted

probation with $10 monthly fee. Defendant is

subject to random PBT(s) and drug tests, and

is financially responsible for the costs of those

tests. [Concurrent with case #08-054.]

1ST STEP COUNSELING SERVICE

If you are interested in starting or buying a business and don’t know what to do next…

Call Tina Durant @

(906) 353-2626 at

the Anishinaabe Anokii Center.

She will set you up with an appointment with a certified business counselor in the Baraga County area. Sessions are free and confidential.

(8) Ishwaaswi

Our Deepest Sympathy

Mary Frances Spresser

August 10, 1914—July 6, 2008

Mary Frances Spresser, 93, of Springfield, Il,

formerly of L’Anse, MI, walked on Sunday, July 6,

2008, in her home.

She was born August 10, 1914, in L’Anse, MI,

the daughter of Elizior Sr. and Irene Pacard Collins.

She married Clarence Spesser on September 30,

1940, in Sheboygan, MI. He died May 14, 1978.

Mary was a former member of St. Mary’s Catholic

Church in Taylorville, and a current member of St.

Agnes in Springfield. She graduated in 1935 from

St. Anthony of Padua School of Nursing in Chicago, and started the first old age assistance program in Michigan after graduation from nursing

school. She was the evening supervisor at St. Vincent Memorial Hospital for many years. After retirement she was a field nurse of United Mine

Workers of America for the State of Illinois.

Surviving are her daughter, Nancy S. Calumet

of Springfield; sons, Dr. James C. Spresser of Mission, SD, and Roger (Shelia) Spresser of Taylorville; grandchildren: Amy (Matt) McAlster of Mt.

Pleasant, TN, Paxton (Stephanie) Spresser of

Chatham and Shane C. (Rebekah) Spesser of Murphysboro, TN; great-grandchildren: Maddie McAlister, Josie McAlister, Evan Spresser and Cole

Spresser; brother, Elizior “Bucky” Collins Jr. of

L’Anse, MI, and sister, LaVerne Perrault of L’Anse,

MI. She was preceded in death by her parents;

husband; two brothers, Lamar Robillard and Dewey

Robillard; and one sister, Norma Robillard.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July

9, 2008, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Taylorville, with Father Dan Willenborg officiating. Condolences

may

sent

online

www.mcclurefuneralhome.com.

Mary’s favorite

prayer follows:

Indian Prayer

Great Spirit,

grant that I may not

criticize my neighbor

until I have walked a mile

in his moccasins.

OJIBWA SENIOR

CITIZENS NEWSLETTER

The Ojibwa Senior Citizens is a non-profit,

non-political organization that coordinates programs, public and private, which promote the

safeguard, the independence and the well being of the Ojibwa seniors of the Keweenaw Bay

Indian Community by providing leadership,

consultation and assistance to the elderly.

The Ojibwa Seniors-Helene C. Welsh Center is located at 208 Main Street, Baraga.

The Executive Board consists of a President (Sandi Pittsley), Vice President (Ron

Spruce), Secretary (Loretta Hugo), Treasurer

(Roger Duschene), Assistant Secretary (Molly

Loonsfoot), and Assistant Treasurer (Aggie

Cardinal). Terms of office are for a two-year

period with the current terms ending May 2010.

Officers are elected by eligible voting members

of the OSC on the first Tuesday in May.

Membership consists of persons recognized

as Indian with permanent primary and principal

residence in Baraga, Marquette, and Ontonagon counties and are at least 55 years of

age.

Regular meetings are held monthly at 12:30

p.m. at the Senior Center. Meeting dates are

posted. The most recent one was on Thursday, July 17th. The next meeting is scheduled

for Wednesday, August 20th. Decisions for the

organization shall be the majority vote of eligible voters at an official meeting. Special meetings may be scheduled by the Executive Board

for a specific purpose.

Our senior center was recently renovated

with Indian Community Development Blcok

Grants funds from the Department of Housing

and Urban Development. The renovation includes the addition of a tribal ceremonial room

and outdoor fire pit. We are still waiting for the

furniture.

Continued top of next column

Last month the seniors presented a resolution to the Tribal Council requesting the senior

facility be smoke free and alcohol free. Tribal

Council President, Warren C. Swartz, Jr., has

notified the seniors that the resolution was

passed at their July 12th meeting. The Ojibwa

Seniors - Helene C. Welsh Center is now a

smoke and alcohol free facility.

Keweenaw Bay elders are members of the

Michigan Indian Elders Association (MIEA)

which consists of twelve Michigan tribes/

bands. Each band has two appointed delegates and an alternate. Meetings are held

April, July and October hosted by one of the

tribes. Keweenaw Bay hopes to host the April

2009 conference. On July 14-16th, 28 from

our center attended the MIEA conference

which was hosted by the Saginaw Chippewa

Indian Community. Our official delegates to

MIEA are Jan Shalifoe and Mike Duschene,

with alternate Roger Duschene. Nominations

for president and secretary were held at this

meeting with voting to be at the October meeting. Bob Bernard, long time president, was

again nominated. Loretta Hugo of KBIC was

nominated as secretary. The October 2008

conference will be hosted by the Little Traverse Bay Band of Harbor Springs.

The seniors gave monetary awards to 26

high school grads. Some of the award checks

have not been cashed. Please cash those

checks, so our account can be kept current.

We donated $250 to the George Curtis

Kids Fishing Derby of June 21st.

Our craft room is in the process of being

born again. We hope to have it up and running soon. A number of senior have expressed their desire to volunteer to do this and

to man the craft room. Once organized, it will

be open Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

KB seniors hosted the MIEA conference

July 2006 with a Hawaiian theme. At our recent meeting we donated the props and all

decorations to the youth group for their July

18th Youth Dance which will have a Hawaiian

theme

Coming up: pasty sale July 31st and August 28th, an Open House when the center is

completed, processing of the 2008 Senior Assistance Program, a salad luncheon fund

raiser after August, and the senior picnic August 22nd. We are hoping to have the following outings: the U.P. state fair during August

12-17, the Island Resort during November and

the Bayfield Apple Festival October 3-5.

Philly Ekdahl is the Nutrition Program Director and overseer of the senior center. Her

number is 353-6096. The senior office number is 353-7691.

You are welcome to visit our center and our

seniors, and we hope to see you soon. We

will keep you updated monthly via this column.

— Snowswirl, OSC Executive Secretary

Anishinaabe Anokii

First People’s Work Center

A small business development and

support center sponsored in part by a

grant from the ANA that is focused on

Native AmericanAmerican-owned businesses

and entrepreneurs. Anokii staff assist Native Americans and nonnon-Tribal

members in becoming successful

and profitable business owners.

•

Anishinaabe Anokii services include:

Tribal Business Owner Directory

Business Development Resources

Fax, Copier, Computer & Internet

Services, Meeting Room

Business Support & Developmental

Education Classes

Confidential Credit Counseling &

Financial Literacy Classes

“Indianpreneur” Business Development

Program

8:00 am-4:30 pm

Ojibwa Industrial Park

Baraga, MI 49908

Tel: (906) 353-2626

Fax: (906) 353-2627

Timothy W. Shanahan,

Business Counselor

Tina Durant,

Services Coordinator

JUMBO RIVER BROOK

TROUT STOCKING—2008

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Natural

Resource Department (KBNRD) recently completed our annual stocking of Jumbo River strain

brook trout. Approximately 43,000 fish were released into surrounding area streams and rivers.

The Jumbo River strain is a Lake Superior basin

brook trout strain produced from brood stock originally obtained from the Jumbo River in the Ottawa

National Forest. These fish are reared at our

hatchery in Pequaming. Since 1991, we have

worked cooperatively with tribal, federal, and state

agencies to enhance and restore native trout populations in streams on and near the reservation and

throughout the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Since 1993, KBIC has owned and operated a

tribal fish hatchery in Pequaming, rearing both lake

trout and brook trout. If you have any questions or

comments on KBNRD activities please contact us

at (906) 524-5757.

NATURAL RESOURCES

DEPARTMENT BROWNFIELDS

TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM

To report concerns regarding

Contact Katherine

Kruse at 906-5245757, ext.20 or email

kkruse@kbic-nsn.gov

• Illegal Dumping

• Contamination

• Hazardous Materials

• Pollution Concerns

KBIC SPRING CLEANUP A BIG SUCCESS

KBIC Spring Cleanup member services took a different form in

2008. Between June 9th and June 20th, KBIC Tribal members

residing within the L’Anse Reservation boundaries, with the exception of Baraga Village residents, were provided with a onetime free curbside pickup of household waste. KBIC Baraga

Village residents had previously been provided with vouchers

that allowed them free participation in the Village Spring Cleanup

Event. During KBIC Spring Cleanup, Tribal Construction provided the curbside pickup service and the Natural Resource Department assisted by pre-screening waste prior to pickup to ensure that unacceptable materials were not collected. Waste collected was hauled to the transfer station in Houghton for disposal. If unacceptable materials are present in a load of waste,

the entire load will be rejected by the transfer station. Approximately 40 tons of waste was collected and properly disposed of

during this short time. Proper disposal of waste helps to ensure

that our local environment is kept clean and healthy. Thanks to

all who helped make this event a success. If you have any

questions or comments about Spring Cleanup, please call the

Natural Resource Department at (906) 524-5757.

KEWEENAW BAY

FIREFIGHTERS — AT

CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES

Keweenaw Bay Fire Fighters

left Baraga on Monday, June 30th

and returned Thursday, July 17th.

Both crews were at the Lime Complex fire on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, 70 miles west of

Redding California. This complex,

which is a group of fires, was one

of many that was started in June

from a massive lightning storm.

Personnel:

Clint Back, Doreen

Blaker, Tom Chosa, Marty Curtis,

Darian DeCota, George DeCota,

Mike DeCota, Steve Denomie,

Georginia Earring, Jordan Ekdahl,

Paul Ekdahl, Adam Forcia, Jaren

Forcia, Pat Garrison, Charlie

Gauthier, Jordan Gauthier, Tim

Gauthier, Becky Genschow, Dillon

Hollon, Joe Jacker, Ross Jaukkuri,

Gerald Jondreau, Michael Johnson, Keith Kraker, Linda LaFreniere, Brandon Lamson, Robert

Lamson, Tyler LaPlante, Keith

Lofquist, Mike Messer Jr., Eugene

Rantanen, Jason Roberts, Josh

Robinson, Baghi Sandm anShalifoe, David Selden, Tony

Shalifoe, Mark Usitalo, Dave Varline, Larry Velmer, and Joe Velmer.

You need to register to vote by October 6, 2008!

Now is the time to register to vote

for the National Election on

November 4th

KBIC is providing a one-time free “Clean Sweep” collection event for household

hazardous waste and used pharmaceuticals for enrolled KBIC Tribal Members.

Casino

Date:

Time:

Materials:

CREW #2

Attention all KBIC Members/Native Americans

in the State of Michigan, ages 18 and up!

ATTENTION KBIC TRIBAL MEMBERS

KBIC “Clean Sweep”

Household Hazardous Waste and

Pharmaceutical Collection

August 16th — Marquette and Baraga

Locations:

CREW #1

Baraga - Behind the Bingo Hall next to the Tribal Center

Marquette – Community Center adjacent to the Marquette

Go to the Michigan voter information website at:

Saturday, August 16, 2008

8:30 a.m. to 12:00

A list follows of materials accepted and not accepted for the

house hold hazardous waste collection. Any used or expired

medications can also be dropped off during this event. For

more information, contact the KBIC Natural Resources De

partment at (906) 524-5757.

https://services2.sos.state.mi.us/mivote/

Where: You can register to vote for federal, state, and local elections by mail; at

your county, city, or township clerk's office; or by visiting any Secretary of State

Branch office.

In addition, the following State agencies offer voter registration services to

their clients: Department of Human Services, the Department of Community Health

and the Department of Career Development. Military recruitment centers also provide voter registration services.

We will also have voter registration forms at the Enrollment Office in the Tribal

Center, the Health Department, Housing Offices, and Powwow Booth…get

your registration form filled out TODAY! Register by 10/06/08!

AFDO/Seafood Alliance HACCP 3-Day Training Course

HACCP training certification is required to obtain a Keweenaw Bay Indian Community commercial fishing

license. There will be a certification course offered in Brimley, Michigan, during December 2008. Registration fee is $90. A course agenda may be obtained at the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Licensing Office or Natural Resource Department. Registration and travel costs will be paid for Keweenaw Bay Indian

Community tribal members who wish to attend this training, through prior arrangement.

Course Information

Date:

December 9-11, 2008

Times:

8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. daily

Location: Bay Mills Community College –

Migizi Hall, 12214 W. Lakeshore Drive, Brimley, Michigan

For registration please contact:

Ronald Kinnunen, Michigan Sea Grant, Michigan State University,

(906) 226-3687. For more information please contact the Natural Resource Department at (906) 524-5757.

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August 2008 Calendars Events

July 31 — Second reading of Appellate Court Division Ordinance , 5 pm, Council Chambers.

August 11 — Second reading of Tobacco Ordinance, 6 pm, Bingo

Hall.

August 16 — Saturday Council Meeting, 9 am, Chippewa Room.

August 20 — 12:30 p.m. Ojibwa Seniors Citizen monthly meeting.

August 22 — 11 am—2 pm, Ojibwa Seniors Picnic

Events occurring throughout KBIC are welcome to be listed. Contact newsletter@kbic.nsn.gov

to list your events. Events are more detailed FYI within the newsletter. For up-to-day event listings, visit www.ojibwa.com and click on calendar. For Youth events, please contact 353-4643/

Main Office at Youth Club, or 353-4644 for the facility attendants or the Kitchen/craft rooms. NOTICE: If there are no volunteers available for Open Gym, it will be cancelled. No youth allowed in

the gym unattended! Volunteers needed! Youth calendar events @ www.ojibwa.com, click on

youth club.

ZEBA INDIAN MISSION—

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Beginning July 13 — Join us for Worship

at the Zeba Campgrounds at 9:00 a.m. on

Sundays through August.

Annual Camp Meeting — “Worship in the

Outdoors” at the Campgrounds August 38, 7:00 p.m. Special Music/Speakers.

Women’s Prayer Breakfast — Zeba Campgrounds, August 9, 9:30 a.m.

EVER WONDER HOW YOU'RE GOING TO

AFFORD TO BUY A HOME?

START A BUSINESS? GO TO COLLEGE? NEED A

VEHICLE FOR WORK OR SCHOOL? HOME REPAIR AND

CREDIT REPAIR FUNDS ALSO AVAILABLE…

(must attend class to be eligible, pick up

applications for IDA at Zeba Annex, call

Christine or Natalie @ 524

524--5514 for questions)

Snack

will b

served

Call Christine at 906906-524524-5514

Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Housing

and Community Development

Corp. to sign up.

Day Care

provided upon

request

Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Housing and

Community Development Corporation is

sponsoring a Homebuyer Training Class on

August 26th and 28th from 3:00 p.m.— 6:00

p.m. at Ojibwa Senior Citizens in

Baraga. (Anyone receiving a

FEMA Trailer must attend.) To

524-5514.

MORE NEWS FROM OJIBWA HOUSING AUTHORITY

Mission: To provide affordable and attractive housing opportunities in a safe and

healthy environment to qualifying tribal members of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, encourage self-improvement of the community’s low income families, and provide employment opportunities.

Programs and Services provided by the KBOHA:

•

Low income rental homes and apartments

1. 158 Homes/apartments in Baraga

2. 50 Homes in Zeba

3. 40 Homes in Marquette/Harvey

Supportive housing/transitional housing to help address family issues;

New, custom built, super-insulated homes for homeownership on Beartown Road;

Home buyer training to prepare members for home ownership;

Financial literacy training to improve member’s financial skills;

Home maintenance training to improve member’s ability to maintain their homes;

Home rehabilitation program to improve the condition of member-owned homes;

Home emergency assistance program to remedy negative conditions in the home;

Individual development account program – a 4:1 matched savings program for

member goals that include:

1. Down payment assistance for home purchase;

2. College tuition and expenses for residents;

3. Business expansion/start-up expenses;

4. Home repair for member-owned homes;

5. Credit repair for homeownership; and

6. Vehicle purchase for work/school.

Low cost home improvement loan program for qualifying tribal members;

Low cost tax preparation program for residents and tribal members;

Surplus FEMA mobile home program for tribal members;

Stipend program covering mileage and child care expenses for residents attending

college;

Affordable curbside trash service for residents and members;

Prescription subsidy program to reimburse tribal elders and disabled households

for prescriptions purchased;

Ojibwa Building Supply Do It Best- providing tribal employment, quality affordable

building supplies and profits for housing programs;

Ojibwa Builders construction company- providing tribal employment, quality affordable construction, and profits for housing programs;

Market rate rentals - five rental properties in Baraga and one in Negaunee- providing profits for housing programs.

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The Ojibwa Housing Authority (OHA) has invested in a compacting

trash truck as part of our new curbside trash service. The curbside

trash service, which has been in operation for several months now, is

currently set up to serve OHA residents and tribal members that live

close to our service area. The curbside trash service monthly rates are

set at $5 for elder and disabled households, $15 for OHA residents, and

$20 for tribal members not living in housing. The pick up date is every

Wednesday morning. One of the main advantages of our curbside trash

service is that you can put out your normal bagged household trash and

you can also put out irregular trash items like old dressers, beds, etc…

The only restriction is on hazardous trash such as car batteries, tires,

flammable liquids, etc… We will come by first with our compacting trash

truck for pick up of the bagged trash and then we come by with our

dump trailer for all the irregular sized trash items. The purpose of this

service is to make trash disposal more affordable for everyone so we

see less of it stacked in garages, basements, or piled behind houses or

even thrown in the woods. If you have not signed up for our curbside

trash service and you live in Baraga or L’Anse, call our office at either

524-5514 or 353-7117 and ask to sign up for curbside trash service.

The Ojibwa Housing Authority has a new home construction policy

for the new Beartown development in Baraga. In the development, there

are a total of 42 lots available for building. We have been awarded a

grant from HUD for innovative design that allows us to help subsidize

the construction of a custom, super insulated home for you. So far, we

have built seven homes and have sold all but the last house to tribal

members with a sizeable cash subsidy. The last house is still under

construction, and we will have that one completed this summer. That

house will be up for sale to the tribal community. In addition in that particular house besides being built as a super insulated house, we added

a renewable energy technology to heat and cool the house. The Geothermal heating and cooling system we installed uses the earth’s temperature to jump start the heating and cooling needs of the house. It is

a system we hope will further reduce energy costs over the lifetime of

the house. People might have noticed the road throughout the development is completed, and they can now drive through the development to

see how nice it is there. We have water and sewer available at all lots

and the Village of Baraga is supposed to install the electricity throughout

the development this summer. If interested in learning more about

home ownership opportunities in the Beartown development, call Eddy

Edwards or Natalie Mleko in the Zeba office at 524-5514.

One last note, we have been building an addition to our Baraga office this summer, so that the whole staff can be in one office. We hope

to have the office addition completed by the end of August. Once complete, we can start moving from our Zeba office and other temporary

offices into the new office in Baraga and continue serving this community.

OJIBWEMOWIN

Bay Mills Community College

Nishnaabemwin Pane Immersion Program

Miinike Giizis —

Blueberry Moon — August

KEWEENAW BAY INDIAN COMMUNITY

Year Two Immersion Classes

Word List

miinan

miskomin

ode’imin

mawinzo

gitige

mandaamin

okaadaak

enigoons

manidoons

FILL IN THE BLANKS

blueberries— m _ _ _ a n

insect — m _ _ _ d o _ _ s

garden — _ i t _ _ e

corn— M _ _ d _ _ m _ n

ant— _ n i g _ _ _ s

raspberries— m _ s k o _ _ _

carrot— o k _ _ d _ _ _

pick berries— m a w _ _ _ o

strawberries— o _ e’ _ m _ n

Crossword

Down:

1. insect

2. corn

3. strawberries

4. garden

Across:

1. raspberries

2. blueberries

3. carrot

4. ant

5. picks berries

Fall Semester 2008

Courses Offered:

NP161 Ojibwe Immersion I

NP261 Listening Comprehension I

NP271-A Conversational Immersion I

NP281-B Comprehensive Immersion I

NP283-C Comprehensive Immersion III

NP286-D Comprehensive Immersion V

8 credits

Barb Nolan/

Rhonda Hopkins

Dates: September 12, 13 & 14, 2008

September 26, 27 & 28

October 17, 18 & 19

October 31, November 1 & 2

November 21, 22 & 23

Winter Semester 2009

Courses Offered:

NP162 Ojibwe Immersion II

NP262 Listening Comprehension II

NP272-A Conversational Immersion II

NP282-B Comprehensive Immersion II

NP284-C Comprehensive Immersion IV

NP287-D Comprehensive Immersion VII

The language page was designed from reference of “A Concise Dictionary of Minnesota Ojibwe” by John D. Nichols

and Earl Nyholm.

8 credits

Dates: April TBA 2009

May TBA

June TBA

July TBA

August TBA

KBOCC presents

Enhancing Your Workplace Communication Skills Workshops

Workshop I

Writing in the Workplace

Monday through Thursday, August 4-7, 1:00-4:00 pm

Improving your workplace writing skills .

Includes reports, records, letters, and memos

12-hour Workshop—1.5 Continuing Education Credit

Workshop II

Shown above are students of one KBIC immersion class,

during an interactive skit.

Public Speaking in Organizations

Newly formed alternative and renewable energy committee

Monday through Friday, August 11-15, 10:00 am to Noon

Committee Advisors -

Overcome your fears of public speaking

while improving your oral presentation skills.

Tribal Council Rep. - William Emery, Natural Resource Director - Todd Warner, Economic Developer (Lead Advisor) - Gregg Nominelli, CEO – Larry J Denomie III

10-hour Workshop—1 Continuing Education Credit

Natural Resources Committee Chair – Kerry Picciano

Economic Development Committee Chair – (pending)

Cultural Committee Chair – Geraldine Mantila

Real Estate Officer – Jason Ayres

KBIC Maintenance Director – Arlan Friisvall

Grant Writer – Jim Stingle

Ojibwa Housing Director – Eddy Edwards

$30.00 per Workshop. Free to KBIC Tribal members.

Classes to be held at OCC , Room 113

Contact Cherie Dakota at 353-4628 for information and to register.

Committee Representatives:

Ojibwe Laugh & Learn

Language Tables

For July and August will held on

Wednesday Nights

7:00 — 8:30 PM

At the OJIBWA SENIOR CITIZENS BUILDING

For more information contact:

Debra Williamson (906) 353-4178

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3rd Moby Reunion, Saturday,

September 13, 2008, 12 noon—4

pm at the Grand Traverse Band

Benzie Tribal Center, 7282 Hoadley Road, Benzonia, Michigan.

Please bring your favorite dish to

pass plus your table service. Don’t

forget your cameras and family

history to share, and any pictures

you’d like to share. Please bring a

$1.00 gift for our buddy bingo table

for each person who is attending.

Your gift of kinship and friendship

makes our family proud to know

each and every one of you. See

you at the reunion. For more information email Cathy Philo at

cphilo504@hotmail.com or mail to:

8865 U.S. 31 Hwy, S., Grawn,

Michigan 49637, (231) 276-0048.

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To place an ad or

input information,

contact:

Lauri Denomie at

Newsletter @

kbic-nsn.gov

or call 906-2010263.

To be added to

the mailing list or

to correct your

mailing address,

contact the enrollment office at

(906) 353-6623

ext. 4113.

Bay Shore

Car Wash & Laundromat

Hwy U.S. 41

Baraga, MI 49908

Keweenaw Bay

Indian Community

Employment Opportunities

For current job listings, complete

job announcements, applications

and closing dates contact: KBIC

Personnel Department, 16429

Bear Town Road, Baraga, MI

49908-9210 or 906-353-6623,

ext 4176 or 4140 or visit:

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

personnel.htm

On Call positions:

Owned and operated by:

Larry Denomie

* LPN

* RN

* Unit Manager

* Account Executive/Sales

* Child Care Provider

* Cashier

* Receptionist/Clerical Worker

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Permit No. 5

Calumet, MI

PAID

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

16429 Bear Town Rd-Baraga, Mi 49908-9210

U.S Postage

PRESORTED STD

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