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WIIKWEDONG
DAZHI-OJIBWE
The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwe
Gashkadino Giizis - Freezing Moon - November 2010
Issue 76
Formally known as the GIIKENDAAM CHIWIIKWEGAMAG
2nd Annual Chelsey LaFernier Memorial Walk Held
Tribal Council Members:
Warren C. Swartz, Jr., President
William E. Emery, Vice-President
Susan J. LaFernier, Secretary
Elizabeth (Chiz) Matthews, Asst. Secretary
Eddy Edwards, Treasurer
Toni Minton
Elizabeth D. Mayo
Michael F. LaFernier, Sr.
Jerry Lee Curtis
Frederick Dakota
Gary F. Loonsfoot, Sr.
Isabelle H. Welsh
SPECIAL POINTS
OF INTEREST:
Newsletter photo.
Above, President Swartz (right) joins the family of Chelsey LaFernier at the annual walk in her memory.
Chelsey’s father, Harry LaFernier, (left) assists President Swartz with the banner.
The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
recognizes October as “National Domestic
Violence Awareness Month” and holds an
annual memorial walk in memory of a young
anishinaabe ikwe, Chelsey LaFernier,
whose life was taken on January 22, 2009,
through a devastating act of domestic violence.
On October 1st, nearly 400 community
members, family, and loved ones gathered
to register at the corner of Lyons and
McGillian Street, in Baraga, Michigan, near
the home where Chelsey was murdered by
her domestic partner. Upon registration
participants received purple shirts to wear
on their journey. Purple is not only the color
which represents domestic abuse awareness, it was also Chelsey’s favorite.
A group of community women organized
the Women’s Gimiwanotaageshimowin Survivor Group and began planning the annual
event months ago. They decided to use the
theme “Paint the Town Purple” to raise domestic violence awareness. Purple ribbons
were hung throughout the Keweenaw Bay
Indian Community reservation in Marquette,
Newsletter photo.
Friends. (Right) Alexxus DeCota (Chelsey’s
daughter) is joined by her friend (left) Dana Kelly
who were prepared to walk rain or shine. The
girls posed as organizers registered participants.
Baraga, and Zeba, and the KBIC Youth
painted large metal cans purple with a number of sayings displayed on them. They
have been distributed throughout the community as pop can receptacles in hopes to
bring in funding for next year and to Paint
the Town even more purple. The Women’s
Gimiwanotaageshimowin Survivor Group
does this as a reminder to the community
that domestic violence is a community problem, and it is up to the community to put an
end to it. This year’s event was made possible through generous donations made
throughout the Upper Peninsula and from
the KBIC with fund raising raffle and some
grant dollars.
The 1.8 mile walk began with a pipe
ceremony and honor song from the Four
Thunders Drum group and proceeded
through the tribal neighborhoods onto M-38
to Beartown Road where participants gathered at the Niiwin Akeaa Center in the Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College.
Upon arriving at the center, Chelsey’s sister,
Lily Leinonen, cited a poem for the crowd
that she had written for Chelsey. Hundreds
of purple, pink, and white balloons were released directly following the poem, signifying and acknowledging survivors of domestic violence.
The program inside of the Niiwin Akeaa
Center focused on four speakers: Lisa
Lyotte, a survivor of a violent crime who recently had the honor of introducing President Barack Obama after presenting her
story at the signing of the Tribal Law and
Order Act of 2010, began by sharing her
tragic story with us. Lisa was followed by
another brave survivor, Marlene Williams,
whose sister’s life was taken by her husband on her honeymoon after only one day
of marriage. Beatrice Jackson, Outreach
Coordinator for Uniting Three Fires against
Violence for Sault Sainte Marie, and Ruth
Oja, VOCA Coordinator for Hannahville,
Continued page six.
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October 2, 2010 Tribal Council
meeting
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2nd Annual Chelsey LaFernier
Memorial Walk
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KBIC Youth at Corn Maze
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KBIC Harvest Feast
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DHHS Superior Spirit Award
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Ojibwa Oral History Project
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KBOCC News
NMU Native American Heritage Month Activities
New Employees
Deepest Sympathy
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Precious Sister,
by Lily Leinonen
Sometimes I still hear the sound of your voice.
I wish you were still here with me,
but you had no choice.
I know an angel held you
as your body said goodbye.
But that doesn’t stop my heart from breaking…
“I miss you and cry.”
No one can believe that you’re really gone.
Our hearts are broken and our spirits moan.
“She was too young,” I’ve heard people say.
“Why did she have to die this way?”
I try not to be angry, I kneel and pray, asking god
to be with us, as we face each day.
I always try to give mom an extra kiss,
to make up for a little girl, she will always miss.
I understand everyone’s emptiness and their sorrow too, because my precious sister…
we all miss you.
I know that you are happy in heaven above,
surrounded by the angels and all of their love.
But today on earth, my heart still grieves,
“because you are no longer here to talk with me.”
I will look toward heaven, for I know I will see,
a star that will suddenly glow big and bright.
It will be my sister smiling and watching over me.
Photo by Emily Evans.
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OCTOBER 2, 2010 — TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING
The Tribal Council held their regularly
scheduled Saturday Tribal Council meeting
on October 2, 2010, at the Marquette Community Center in Harvey, Michigan. President Warren C. Swartz, Jr. presided over
the meeting with William Emery, Susan J.
LaFernier, Elizabeth “Chiz” Matthews, Eddy
Edwards, Jerry Lee Curtis, Fred Dakota,
Michael F. LaFernier, Sr., Gary F. Loonsfoot, Sr., Elizabeth D. Mayo, and Isabelle
Helene Welsh present. President Warren
C. Swartz, Jr. shared numerous Thank You
and For Your Information items addressed
to Council. The President’s Report was
given for August/September 2010, by President Warren C. Swartz, Jr. (page three), the
Secretary’s Report was given for September
2010, by Secretary Susan J. LaFernier
(page four), the Treasurer’s Report for September 2010, was given by Treasurer Eddy
Edwards (page two), and the CEO’s Report
was given for September 2010, by CEO
Larry Denomie III (page five). Council
passed the Department Head Reports for
August 2010.
Pat Brown, a Marquette KBIC Senior
Citizen, brought forth a request regarding
the Marquette Seniors’ Christmas Party.
After researching many avenues, she suggested holding the 2010 Marquette KBIC
Senior Citizen Christmas luncheon at Wahlstrom’s Restaurant which is located at 5043
U.S. Highway 41, south of Marquette. The
59 seniors and one guest plus our 12 council members would each have a choice of
three main entrees on a traditional buffet.
Ms. Brown requested $2500 ($17/plate for
130 individuals, and the remainder would be
used for center piece arrangements and
other items for the event). The event is
scheduled for Sunday, December 4th at
1:00 p.m. Motion by Elizabeth D. Mayo to
approve $2500 for the Marquette KBIC
Senior Christmas Party, supported by
Fred Dakota, ten supported, 0 opposed,
0 abstained, one absent (Minton), motion
carried. It was noted that Council has previously budgeted the senior’s Christmas gift
cards.
Geraldine Bess addressed the Council
with enrollment questions she is having regarding her grandchildren. Diana Chaudier,
Enrollment Research Assistant, was present
and informed Council and Ms. Bess that the
enrollment office would be more than happy
to sit down with her and her family regarding
their enrollment concerns. Council did inform Ms. Bess that the Community has an
enrollment ordinance which establishes a
structure for the enrollment process. This
ordinance does provide a grievance process
as well. Ms. Bess indicated she would contact the enrollment office and schedule a
meeting.
Eddy Edwards brought forth a draft MOA
between KBOCC and the Community. The
current MOA expired on September 30,
2010, and needs to be renewed. Mr. Edwards stated he was not looking for approval on this draft but wanted to introduce
it to Council’s attention. Motion by Fred
Dakota to table this MOA, supported by
Elizabeth D. Mayo, ten supported, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, one absent (Minton),
motion carried.
Diana Chaudier, Chairman for the Election Board, provided a list of members listed
in alphabetical order who have submitted
their names to be placed on the Primary
Election Ballot as — Tribal Council/Baraga
District: Fred Dakota, Charlotte Loonsfoot,
Gary Loonsfoot, Jr., Marilyn Loonsfoot,
Elizabeth Mayo, Dominic Picciano, Kerry
Picciano, and Donald Shalifoe, Sr.; Tribal
Council/L’Anse District: Jean Jokinen, Michael LaFernier, Sr., Toni Minton, and
JoAnne Racette; Associate Judge: John
Davis and Violet Friisvall Ayres. The Election Board met on Friday, October 1, 2010,
and reviewed the candidates listed. A Primary Election is required only in the Baraga
District for the positions of Tribal Council.
Regarding the positions for Tribal Council/
L’Anse District and the Associate Judge position, the number of candidates did not exceed twice the number of offices available,
(per Election Ordinance 2008-004) and
therefore will not require a Primary Election.
David Carmody from Governmental Business Systems (GBS) will be programming
the Accu-Vote Machine at the Tribal Police
Office when a date is scheduled, and the
setting of the machines will be witnessed by
Chaudier and a Tribal Police Officer. Primary Election results will be announced at
the Ojibwa Senior Citizen building immediately following the Primary Election. Motion
by Gary Loonsfoot, Sr. to approve the
Baraga candidates, supported by Fred
Dakota, nine supported (Emery, Matthews, Edwards, Curtis, Dakota, M.
LaFernier, Loonsfoot, Mayo, Welsh), 0
opposed, one abstained (S. LaFernier),
one absent (Minton), motion carried.
Eddy Edwards brought forth the donation
requests for September/October 2010. Motion by Eddy Edwards to approve for the
October 2010 donations — Bay Cliff
Health Camp in the amount of $1000,
John Hellyer’s (quadriplegic) Cell Phone
Service in the amount of $1200, and for
the 15th Annual Spirit of the Harvest
Powwow and Speakers’ Forum being
held October 22-23, 2010, in the amount
of $8000; and to table the requests of
Jacob Haapapuro and Margarita Nieskes
for $800 each for AISES National Conference travel November 10-14, 2010, and
assistance requested by Kara Madosh of
Menominee, Wisconsin, where she attends college, supported by Gary Loonsfoot, Sr., ten supported, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, one absent (Minton), motion carried. Consensus of the Council was to
have the CEO look into putting John Hellyer’s Cell Phone on the Tribe’s contract and
to look into offering this service to other
tribal members with special needs.
William (Gene) Emery brought a request
from the Constitution Task Force to become
a Constitutional Committee and a budget
request in the amount of $46,120. Motion
by Eddy Edwards to create a Constitution Committee, post the available positions, follow the formal policy for committees, then present the budget for review, supported by Isabelle Welsh, ten
supported, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, one
absent (Minton), motion carried. Consensus of the Council was to have these positions advertised in the Tribal Newsletter and
local papers as well as the meeting date/
time.
Michael LaFernier, Sr. brought forth a
request to add “Trust Property in Marquette”
for the high school senior expenses. Discussion brought out that Marquette County
high school seniors are in need of assistance with these expenses which is in the
amount of $250. Motion by Elizabeth D.
Mayo to table adding Marquette County
to the high school seniors’ expenses until we go through the budget process and
to see how much money it would cost,
supported by Fred Dakota, three supported (S. LaFernier, Dakota, Mayo),
seven opposed (Emery, Matthews, Edwards, Curtis, M. LaFernier, Loonsfoot,
Welsh), 0 abstained, one absent
(Minton), motion defeated. Motion by
Michael LaFernier, Sr., to add Marquette
County high school seniors to the $250
allowance given for senior’s high school
expenses, supported by William E. Emery, ten supported, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, one absent (Minton), motion carried.
Council adjourned with no further action.
~ Submitted by Newsletter Editor
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SEPTEMBER 2010
TREASURER’S REPORT
Activities Reported by the Treasurer, Eddy
Edwards, for the month of September
2010. Treasurer’s report was given verbally and transcribed by the newsletter editor.
Council continues with the budget process for Fiscal Year 2011 which likely will be
approved within the next few weeks.
An update regarding the Christmas bonuses: latest financials indicate the amount
to be distributed will be $1300 or a slightly
higher amount. These funds will be distributed near the Thanksgiving holiday to eligible Tribal members. The amount is based
on sales of certain products.
Respectfully submitted,
Eddy Edwards, Treasurer
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
PROGRAM ON
INDIAN RESERVATIONS
NET MONTHLY INCOME STANDARDS*
FOR THE 48 CONTIGUOUS UNITED
STATES AND ALASKA
(Effective October 1, 2010)
48
Contiguous
United States
Alaska
Household
Size
Income
Limits
Income
Limits
1
$1,044
$1,369
2
$1,356
$1,759
3
$1,667
$2,149
4
$1,991
$2,539
5
$2,329
$2,929
6
$2,666
$3,334
7
$2,978
$3,724
8
$3,290
$4,114
Each additional member
+ $312
+ $390
*The net monthly income standard for each household size is the sum of the applicable Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) net monthly
income eligibility standard and the applicable SNAP
standard deduction.
Income Deductions—see 7 CFR 253.6(f)
Dependant Care Deduction — Households that
qualify for the dependent care deduction are allowed
a deduction of actual dependent care costs paid
monthly to a non-household member.
Earned Income Deduction — Households with
earned income are allowed a deduction of 20 percent
of their earned income.
Medicare Part B Medical Insurance and Part D
Prescription Drug Coverage Premiums — Households that incur the cost of Medicare Part B medical
insurance and/or Part D prescription drug coverage
premiums are allowed a deduction for the monthly
cost of the premiums.
Child Support Deduction — Households that incur
the cost of legally required child support to or for a
non-household member are allowed a deduction for
the amount of monthly child support paid.
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Cannot be on food stamps.
PLEASE BRING BOXES, CRATES,
BASKETS, ETC...
NOTICE TO KBIC MEMBERS:
There will be two Constitutional Task
Force meetings held in November
as follows:
Dates: November 5 & 19, 2010
Times: 10:00 a.m. thru
12:00 (Noon)
Place: Tribal Center in the Tribal
Council Chambers
KBIC members are invited to attend.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT FOR
THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2010
The following is a list of activities that occurred in the office of the President for the
month of August 2010.
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I attended the 3rd annual Protect the
Earth gathering at the Ojibwa Community College. Winona LaDuke gave the
Saturday keynote speech. She talked
about protection of the environment, sacred sites, and the importance of creating an energy policy.
I attended a VOIGT task force meeting.
Items on the agenda included:
▪ U.S. Fish & Wildlife Wolf Conservation Strategy regarding gray wolf:
∗ The service has undertaken a
process to develop a comprehensive national strategy for
ma’iingan conservation in the
lower 48 states using a
“structured decision making”
process. Unfortunately, the service failed to inform tribes about
this effort until the process was
well underway.
GLIFWC will
continue to monitor the service’s
efforts and explore how tribal
consultation can be achieved in
this ongoing initiative.
▪ Wild rice update:
∗ This year’s site surveys indicate
a below average harvest on
some lakes. Heavy rain events
have been changing the status
of water as the summer progresses. It appears that the rice
season may begin about a week
ahead of time on sites where water levels have not been raised
by heavy rains.
▪ VOIGT stipulation review meeting
update:
∗ The State of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Tribes have been meeting to update the Model Code.
Some of the updates reflect the
Tribes of Wisconsin’s scientific
understanding of the various resources in the ceded territory. I’ll
continue to monitor these updates in Wisconsin.
I received a copy of a letter to Governor
Granholm from the U.S. Department of
Interior’s Assistant Secretary of Indian
Affairs, Larry Echo Hawk.
▪ He encouraged the Governor to
work with the leaders of the 12 federally recognized Tribes in Michigan
to ensure that State regulatory efforts related to sulfide mining are
done with consideration for their impact on Tribal communities and reserved treaty rights. The Assistant
Secretary also said he would assist
in a tribal-state dialogue to ensure
efforts to mitigate the potential negative impact of sulfide mining on
Tribal communities are based on
sound policy and science.
I attended the annual Tribal employee
picnic. This year the picnic was held at
the L’Anse Golf Course. Everyone had
a good time. Chi-miigwech to the picnic
task force, they did an excellent job organizing this annual event.
I signed a letter to Ms. Reta Jo Lewis,
Special Representative for Global Intergovernmental Affairs, regarding the U.N.
Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous
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Peoples. The Declaration will help Native Americans in several ways.
▪ First, it provides an internationally
agreed-upon baseline for Indigenous
rights, so everyone, especially Indigenous Peoples and governments,
knows what their rights are and can
form laws and policies that honor
those rights.
▪ Second, the Declaration also can be
used to influence the formation and
implementation of government policies. It can help tribes inform government agencies about their responsibilities by supplying benchmarks for services.
▪ Third, the Declaration also will help
governments and courts clarify and
update the law. Many statutes are
worded in ways that leave them
open to interpretation — interpretation that often does not favor Native
Americans. The Declaration provides explicit language detailing Native peoples’ rights which can inform
a judge’s interpretation of the law
and decision in the case.
On behalf of the Tribal Council I submitted a nomination of Isabelle H. Welsh,
Tribal Council Member, for the Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
Tribal/Federal Workgroup.
I worked on and turned in FY2011
budget to Assistant CEO Sarah Smith.
I attended the annual Baraga County
Community Foundation Golf fundraiser.
This event was renamed in honor of
Tony Selkey.
I approved an extension of the four tenhour work week at the Donald A. LaPointe Health Center.
I participated in a conference call with
John Wernet, Executive Office of the
Governor.
I participated in a conference call with A.
Harris regarding shipment of cigarettes.
I approved moving forward with access
to LEIN and NCIC through MSP. This
will help us in doing background checks
and accessing information for the purpose of titling vehicles.
I signed a letter to Chairman Stanley
Crooks from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community formally requesting a tour of a wind turbine and of their
alternative energy systems. In addition
to the tour, we requested their assistance in an overview of the successes
and obstacles they have encountered in
developing Green ideas for their tribe.
We commented on the proposed renewal of a Renewal Operating Permit
for the L’Anse Warden Electric Power
facility in L’Anse, Michigan. By commenting, the Community seeks to ensure that the property, treaty, and other
rights of the Community and its members are protected from any adverse
impacts from the operation of the facility.
The permit authorizes the facility to increase the amount of fines and bark and
tire derived fuel and removes mill sludge
and mill ash from the list of permitted
fuels.
Sales and Use tax meeting in St. Ignace
with John Wernet and Walter Fratzke.
Respectfully submitted,
Warren C. Swartz, Jr., President
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!
DRUG
CONVICTION
REPORT
Robert Herron, case # 10-083, controlled
substance (sale – prescription pills) – 1st
offense
Sentenced on 07/07/2010 to:
1. $500 fine.
2. 30 days jail, 28 days suspended, credit for 2 days
served. Defendant will be financially responsible
for the costs of lodging, if any.
3. Six months of alcohol and drug restricted probation with random drug and alcohol testing, and a
$10 monthly probation fee. Defendant will be
financially responsible for the costs of PBT and
drug testing.
4. Defendant is to obtain a substance abuse
screening and is to follow the recommendations
of that screening until successfully completed.
5. Defendant is to perform ten hours of community
service.
6. Defendant is not to be on the Baraga or Marquette Casino property for the duration of his
probation period.
Chad Tollefson, case # 10-049, controlled
substance (sale – prescription pills) – 1st
offense
Sentencrd on 09/14/2010 to:
1. $500 fine.
2. Defendant is to obtain a substance abuse
screening and is to follow the recommendations
of that screening until successfully discharged.
3. 180 days jail, 120 days suspended, 60 days to be
served on tether in lieu of jail because of his employment status. Any violations of tether/drug
testing will forfeit the tether status, and the Defendant will serve the remainder term of his sentence in jail. Defendant is financially responsible
for the costs of lodging/tether and any other expenses incurred while incarcerated.
4. Defendant is to report to the Probation Office on
09/17/2010 for testing. If this test is positive,
Defendant will be required to report daily until
further order of the Court.
5. 12-24 months of alcohol and drug restricted probation with a $10 monthly probation fee. Defendant will be financially responsible for the costs of
drug and PBT testing, if any
6. Defendant’s physician is to be notified of his convictions.
7. Defendant shall not be on the Casino property
including the Pressbox through his probation
period.
Chad Tollefson, case #10-050, controlled
substances (sale – prescription pills) 2nd offense
Sentenced on 9/14/2010 to:
1. $500 fine.
2. 180 days jail, 120 days suspended, 60 days to be
served on tether in lieu of jail because of his employment status. Any violations of tether/drug
testing will forfeit the tether status, and the Defendant will serve the remainder term of his sentence in jail. Defendant is financially responsible
for the costs of lodging/tether and any other expenses incurred while incarcerated. This sentence is to run consecutive to #10-049).
3. 12-24 months of alcohol and drug restricted probation with a $10 monthly probation fee. Defendant will be financially responsible for the costs of
drug and PBT testing, if any. (Concurrent with
#10-049).
ATTENTION KBIC MEMBERS:
The following Committees/Boards have vacant seats:
Constitutional Committee –
seven (7) seats
Application due date is
November 11, 2010, 4:00 p.m.
Election Board –
two (2) seats
Application due date is
January 6, 2011, 4:00 p.m.
Please submit an application (located in
Peggy Minton or Janice Halverson’s office)
by the due date to:
Warren C. Swartz, Jr. – President
16429 Beartown Rd.
Baraga, MI 49908
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SECRETARY’S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2010
Activities reported by the Secretary, Susan
J. LaFernier, for the month of September
2010.
On September 1st, 25 plus persons from
various departments and Council attended
the “Native Plants in Restoration & Ethnobotany” workshop at the Hatchery. We all
learned about native plants in our area, (and
there are many), how to collect and propagate plants, cleaning and storing of seeds
that may be used for food, art, medicine,
etc… and about invasive species. This was
very useful information as we begin to use
our very own new, unique, greenhouse to
grow and transfer plants to our Sand Point
Project next year.
On September 8th, Council began the
annual process of reviewing the FY 2011
budgets, and we have not completed the
process.
On September 9th, there was a great
community turnout for an evening dinner at
the Land Use Management Plan meeting for
future needs regarding the use of our Tribal
lands and roads and proposed suggestions
for walking/hiking trails, biking routes, and
snowmobile and four-wheeler routes. Other
issues for discussion included culturally
sensitive areas, sustainability of natural resources, location of community services,
housing, and recreational and business development.
Elizabeth “Chiz” Matthews and I had the
great privilege of leading the annual
“Parade of Nations” in Houghton/Hancock
on September 18th, as KBIC was the grand
marshal. It was once again a great parade.
On September 20th, William “Gene” Emery,
Eddy Edwards, Jerry Lee Curtis, myself,
and staff attended the official ground breaking and blessing of the grounds ceremony
for our new Early Childhood Education Center at the Ojibwa Community College.
We continue to have monthly meetings
with our employee W.H.I.P.P. (Wellness,
Health, Intervention, Prevention Program)
Task Force, volunteers and our Blue Cross
representative/Employee Benefits Agency.
It is never too late to encourage positive lifestyle changes that will help us live longer,
healthier, happier lives.
The Task Force and volunteers now
have been providing healthy fruit and vegetable trays for employees every week in
September. Thank you to the WHIPP Task
Force! Be watching for special events/
healthful information every month.
On March 11 and 12, KBIC, Huron
Mountain Club, National Wildlife Federation,
and the Yellow Dog Watershed Environmental Preserve, Inc. filed “Petitions for Review of Final Determination and Order of the
Michigan Department of Environmental
Quality Concerning Part 31 Groundwater
Discharge Permit No. GW1810162 and Part
632 Nonferrous Metallic Mineral Mining No.
MP 01 2007” in the circuit court for the
County of Washtenaw in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The oral arguments/briefs were heard
on June 2, 2010, regarding the request for a
motion to dismiss/and a change of venue by
Kennecott. A decision for these requests
has still not been made by the judge. The
final briefs were filed in Washtenaw Circuit
Court regarding the Part 632 Mining Permit
Case (including Eagle Rock) and the Part
31 Groundwater Permit Case on July 20th.
Miigwech and our appreciation to all of
our brave and courageous members and
friends who have been taking care of Migi
zii wa sin throughout the ages.
Please continue to tell/write your elected
officials and everyone that the short term
benefits of the proposed mine are not worth
the harmful long term effects on our health,
rivers, Great Lakes, wood and wild places
due to the great potential for acid mine
drainage. Also challenge your November
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election candidates to address issues of
sulfide mining, sulfide and uranium exploration, mineral rights, and landowner rights.
Please call me or write if you would like to
review the National Wildlife Federation’s
DVD “Mining Madness, Water Wars: The
Great Lakes in the Balance.”
2010 NATIVE VOTE—EVERY VOTE
COUNTS:
The KBIC and the NCAI
(National Congress of American Indians)
encourage you to exercise your right to
vote, not only in our Tribal elections
(Primary election—October 30, 2010, General election—December 11, 2010) but all
elections! With the heightened political participation of Native people, Indian Country
has become an increasingly powerful voting
bloc. We have made a visible difference in
national, state, and local elections. The November elections are very important as 88%
of the Congress is up for reelection, and this
year Congress will be considering legislation that is vital to Indian Country’s education systems, energy, natural resources,
and many other issues. Voting for candidates who are committed to representing
Indian Country will bring Tribal communities
one step closer to fully realizing Tribal sovereignty. In Michigan, the American Indian
and Alaska Native population makes up
1.25% of the State, and 1.12% of eligible
Michigan voters according to NCAI. The 1st
Congressional District is preparing for a
competitive race as Congressman Bart Stupak (D) has announced that he will not seek
reelection. Gary McDowell (D) is challenging Dan Benishek (R). We will also be
electing a new governor. We urge you to
also get your friends and family registered
to vote as Monday, October 4, 2010, is the
deadline for the State/General Elections on
November 2, 2010.
Remember to continue to pray for,
honor, and remember all of our veterans,
service men and women, and their families.
Remember those who are ill, all who have
lost loved ones in the last year, and our economic struggles. Let us be thankful for our
beautiful area, and we pray for peace in the
world, good health, and happiness.
We also 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.
Remember:
“Indian Country Counts!
Our People, Our Nations, Our Future!”
Remember the Drug Tip Line number is
353-DRUG or 353-3784. The yellow banners are around the reservation with this
drug tip line number displayed. The Drug
Task Force holds monthly meetings. The
Drug Force 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.” The Prescription Drug TakeBack Initiative was held on Saturday, September 25, at the Ojibwa Community College with our Tribal Police and Chris Gerard
of the Weed & Seed Program. Seven
pounds of unused prescription drugs were
collected from our area with a total of 230
pounds collected from one-half of the five
U.P. sites. On July 27th the hearing regarding random drug tests for enterprise employees was heard at Tribal Court with
Judge Bradley Dakota. Additional briefs
were filed within 30 days.
During September 2010, the Tribal
Council had one Regular Tribal Council
Meeting on September 11, 2010. This
meeting is covered in the October 2010
Newsletter. Tribal Council held nine Special
and Budget Council Meetings. Following
are the unapproved motions from Septem-
ber.
At the council meeting held September
2, 2010, the following actions were taken:
• Approved the meeting minutes of April
23, 29, and May 6, 2010;
• Approved a donation of $50 per person
(16) for the Mackinac Island Women’s
Retreat;
• Approved Resolution KB 1771-2010 Title IV-B Subparts 1 & 2 grants for two
years for Social Services;
• Approved to reconsider the Mackinac
Island Women’s Retreat motion;
• Approved a donation of $100 per person
(16) for the Mackinac Island Women’s
Retreat;
• Approved the Services Agreement with
Joe Brazeau (Building Inspector);
• Approved the Services Agreement with
Dominic Picciano;
• Approved the Daycare playground
equipment bid for $23,831 with Playworld;
• Approved the Services Agreement with
Tami Lorbecke.
At the council meeting held September
8, 2010, budgets were reviewed.
At the council meeting held September
9, 2010, the following actions were taken:
• Approved a new business license for the
Child Care Facility for the KB Ojibwa
Community College;
• Approved a donation of $125 for Tribal
members to attend the Wild Rice Camp
at Lac Vieux Desert on September 1719, 2010.
At the council meeting held September
10, 2010, budgets were reviewed.
At the council meeting held September
16, 2010, the following actions were taken:
• Tabled a services agreement request for
use of the Four Seasons Hotel for the
Ojibwa Community College until a meeting can be held regarding the proposed
uses of the Four Seasons;
• Approved the comedy club contract with
Funny Business Agency for the radio
station;
• Approved a change order for the New
Day Treatment Center flooring for
Ojibwa Builders in the amount of
$12,945.45;
• Approved Christmas checks be given to
those persons aged 18 years and over
living in Baraga/Marquette counties as
of October 1st;
• Defeated a donation request of $1500 to
the Woodland Singers to attend a powwow in California;
• Approved Negaunee Township to use
up to $10,000 from their reserved 2%
allocation for a water holding tank to
benefit the proposed airport casino and
industrial district after a tie vote
(President voted in favor);
• Approved a change to the Community
Needs Assistance Program to allow up
to $1000 at the discretion of the President or three hotel rooms for three days
for out of the area immediate family traveling here for a funeral (motion clarified
at the September 23rd meeting);
• Approved a renewal business license for
John Hebert/Hebert Construction;
• Approved the rental agreement for a
cash cube money machine with Fun Industries, Inc. for the Baraga Casino’s
25th Anniversary;
• Approved the service agreement with
Linda Trudeau (Immersion Language
teacher);
• Approved the renewal services agreement with Rose Trudeau (Immersion
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Approved the Baraga Casino’s restaurant space lease agreement with Fadil
Ibraimi from Weston, WI, effective October 1, 2010;
Motion to schedule the 3rd Reading of
the Corporate Code for the first Saturday in November (11/6/2010).
At the council meeting held September
21, 2010, the following actions were taken:
• Approved to have the Education Department develop a scholarship program to
cover the cost of education and then
return to work for the Tribe to begin in
the Fall of 2011;
• Approved the comedy club contract with
Funny Business Agency for the Baraga
Casino’s New Year’s Eve event;
• Approved the lease agreement for the
Push-U-Win table game for the Baraga
Casino;
• Approved the lease agreement for the 25-7 Poker table game for the Baraga
Casino with the stipulation of adoption of
the manufacturer’s procedures.
At the council meeting held September
23, 2010, the following actions were taken:
• Approved Lake Superior Tree Farms to
perform the work for the Sand Point
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(mobilization, oversight, site prep, planting, irrigation) and offer the remaining
work to in-house and Tribal contractors
(cover/mound/top soils, boulders, trail
extension);
• Approved AECOM to perform geoprobe
drilling services to sample groundwater
at the Power Dam Road property and
the former Draper Lakeshore property
for $7,650;
• Approved the material and labor costs
for the electrical work for the new Early
Childhood Education Center from the
Village of Baraga for $27,047.26;
• Approved Resolution KB1773-2010 Coop Agreement with the Baraga County
Road Commission;
• Approved Resolution KB1774-2010
Charles W. Gauthier Residential Lease;
• Approved Resolution KB1775-2010 Purchase Agreement for 40 acres on the
Ford Farm Road for $32,000;
• Approved the appointments of Jeanne
Kauppila, Nanette Beck, Carole LaPointe, and Michelle Maki to the Youth
Committee for two-year terms beginning
October 1, contingent upon satisfactory
security background checks;
• Approved an independent contractor
agreement with Lauri Denomie, Newsletter Editor;
• Approved the amended and restated
services agreement with Yvette Friisvall
for the review of the Tribal Code;
• Approved to direct staff to prepare the
business plan for the airport casino 2part application, cost of construction
from a firm, and obtain a reputable
lender.
At the council meeting held September
27, 2010, the following actions were taken:
• Budget review;
• Approved Resolution KB1777-2010 Coop Agreement with the Baraga County
Road Commission with AARA Funds for
road improvement projects on the Pequaming Road.
At the council meeting held September
30, 2010, the following actions were taken:
• Motion to introduce the 1st Reading of
Title 24, 24.4 Secured Transaction Ordinance and waived the reading;
• Approved the bid for the forced insulation blowing machine from AC Tool
Company;
• Approved Resolution KB1772-2010 for
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our GIS Services;
Approved Resolution KB1776-2010 Title
VI Part A&C funds to assist in providing
supportive, nutritional, and caregiver
services to older Native Americans;
Approved a new copier bid from U.P.
Office Equipment for the Hatchery;
Approved a donation of $5,887.75 for
the 2nd Annual Chelsey LaFernier Memorial Walk—October 1;
Approved the services agreement renewal with Stephanie Pinnow to provide
data collection, analysis training, accreditation coordination, and related services for the health center;
Motion defeated to table a donation request for the KB Ojibwa Housing Development Corporation for $10,000 until the
budget review is completed;
Approved this donation for $10,000;
Approved to authorize the President to
sign a letter for the Dorsey law firm to
recoup our funding from the Indian
Health Service for the Direct/Indirect
contract support costs (from 2004);
Approved to offer the TERO Director/
Work Force Coordinator position to
Brigitte LaPointe-Tolonen (after interviews).
Respectfully submitted,
Susan J. LaFernier, Secretary
CEO REPORT FOR THE
MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2010
Review of the FY2011 budgets continued throughout the month of September.
Department heads met with Council to go
over their submitted budgets and plans for
the upcoming fiscal year. We are hopeful
that Council will approve budgets in early
October.
In an effort to come into compliance
with Federal EPA regulations regarding underground storage tanks, the Pines Convenience Center will need to suspend the use
of unleaded 87 grade fuel for a period of
four hours once per month. The testing performed by the stores electronic tank and
lines monitoring system requires that no fuel
move from the tanks during the four hour
period. The store will continue to be open
and offer premium grade gasoline during
the testing which is scheduled to take place
during the early morning hours of one Sunday per month.
The restaurant operations within the
Ojibwa Resort operated by the Tribe closed
effective with the close of the business on
September 25th. A new operator, through a
lease arrangement, has taken over. The
restaurant was scheduled to reopen on Friday, October 1st but has been postponed
until Monday, October 4th to allow enough
time to retool and set up.
Bruce LaPointe, Project Manager, has
indicated that the Tribe’s Health Center construction and renovation project will not be
completed on schedule. Several factors
have lead to the delay which could not be
overcome in a timely manner. The new
completion date has been extended to late
November to early December. Services
provided at the facility will continue to be
offered Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m.
through 5:30 p.m. to aide in completing the
project.
Feasibility studies prepared by Gaming
Market Advisors for options related to Casino Projects for the Tribe have been reviewed by Council. The CEO’s office and
staff are moving forward based on Council’s
directive to work on completing a business
plan which will include construction costs
and financing options. After the business
plan is complete, it will be presented to
Council for review and approval. The busi-
ness plan and casino design will be based
on the feasibility studies recommendations.
The Tribe has also recently purchased
property located near the Menards and
Gander Mountain stores in Marquette. The
property will be developed, and a gas station will be built there. The Tribe has been
awarded a HUD Indian Community Development Block Grant for $600,000 which will
go toward the construction costs of the new
gas station. Bruce LaPointe and Gregg
Nominelli, Economic Developer, Jason
Ayres, Reality Officer, and the CEO’s office
are working on the project. Other development ideas and options are being reviewed
which will be brought before Council for
consideration in the near future. The property purchased is the former Los Tres
Amigo’s restaurant.
The Tribe’s Natural Resource Department suffered a very unfortunate loss of approximately 100,000 Lake Trout over the
weekend of September 25th. Initial investigation into the loss by Todd Warner, Natural
Resources Department Director, indicates
that a loss of power supply to the fish rearing operations occurred. The operations
have an alarm system that provides notice
to a call center which immediately notifies
staff via phone calls when a power loss occurs. It is not clear why the backup system
failed and continues to be looked into. On
September 30th installation of a backup
generator and power switching mechanism
was completed. Testing of the system by
Cummins Diesel indicated the new system
is working and should prevent any future
power loss situations. Initial estimates for
the loss are between $100,000 and
$110,000. The loss has been reported to
the insurance carrier, and a claim has been
initiated. Todd has been in contact with
nearby hatcheries, and it is hoped that they
will assist in stocking activities until staff can
raise new stock.
On September 28th, Sarah Smith, Assistant CEO; Francis LaPointe, CFO; Gregg
Nominelli, Economic Developer; Paul DesRocher, Economic Development Committee
Chair; and I met with Terri Fitzpatrick, VP of
Tribal Business Development for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
Terri provided an update to the MEDC’s operations and activities which provide assistance to tribes regarding economic development. Our staff requested additional information which may aid in moving the Tribe’s
economic development plans forward. She
will follow up with Gregg in the near future.
Sarah Smith, Assistant CEO, will be providing her report to Council at the upcoming
October 7th meeting. Several new grants
have been awarded to the Tribe which includes a $1M grant for the Natural Resources Department which we received
word on yesterday. The details, which includes two new positions, will be included in
her report.
As always, if anyone has questions, concerns, or issues that the CEO’s office can
assist with, please don’t hesitate to stop, email, or call.
Respectfully submitted,
Larry J. Denomie, III, CEO
Ojibwa Community
Library News
The library has received a donation of
18 books for tweens and teen girls. A few
titles are:
Betrayed, by PC Cast, Violet on the Runway, by Melissa Walker, A Girl's Best
Friend, by Elizabeth
Young, and Brat Fest at
Tiffany's, by Lisi Harrison.
~ Mary Bergerson, Library Director
(5) Naanan
Chelsey LaFernier Walk continued:
gave some resounding words of hope and
encouragement. Courtney Clisch gave two
beautiful performances, one of which was a
request by Chelsey’s mother,” Sissy’s
Song,” by Alan Jackson, and “Angel,” by
Sara McClachlan. Closing included quilts,
made by Dorothy Stephens, being presented to Chelsey’s family, and Amber
Weigel, Chelsey’s sister, spoke briefly, followed by a feast.
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Courtney Clisch, as she performs “Sissy’s
Song,” a song selected by Chelsey’s mother.
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Brigitte LaPointe has been hired as the
TERO Director/Workforce Coordinator for
the KBIC. Brigitte states, “I am excited to
be back in the community and working for
our people! I was previously working the
past three years as Assistant Women’s
Basketball Coach for the Northern Michigan
Lady Wildcats. I have an Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Finlandia
University, a Bachelors of Science degree
in Sports Science from Northern Michigan
University, and am currently working towards my Masters Degree in Training, Development, and Performance Improvement-also from NMU. I am looking forward to
working with our Tribal members and helping make the KBIC a more enjoyable place
to live and work! “
Ladies from the Women’s Gimiwanotaageshimowin Survivor Group pose as they “Paint the Town
Purple,” with purple ribbons to remind the Community that domestic violence is a Community problem, and it is up to the Community to put an end to it. (L to R) Kim Klopstein, Nanette Beck, Jessica Maneke, Janice Shalifoe, Monica Kohn, Dorothy Stephens, and Cindy Curtis. Photo by
Heather Wood.
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Tom Lofquist has been hired as the
Parks/Marina Caretaker. Tom is a KBIC
member who was born and raised on the
reservation. Tom’s sons, Eric and Tim
Lofquist, have also recently moved back to
the reservation.
Tom has been previously employed as a
security guard with the Island Resort Casino and LacVieux Desert Casino. For the
last few years, since he has moved back to
the reservation, he has been employed as
a security guard at the Baraga Casino.
Tom also has experience in conservation
work, construction, and grounds keeping.
“I love to work outside and am glad to have
the opportunity to work in this position.”
Jason Dowd has been hired as the Certification/Warehouse Worker at KBIC Commodities. Jason is a KBIC member who
was born and raised on the reservation.
He has recently returned to the community
within the last year after residing in Hannahville and Sault Ste. Marie. Jason is the
son of Donny Dowd and Cecelia Chosa,
and the father of Amber Holappa (age 12)
and Kyle Dowd (age 9).
Jason has ten years of experience as an
OTR truck driver, making deliveries to and
from warehouses. He was previously working as a temporary employee with KBIC
Commodities since early August and recently was hired in the full time position.
Jason states, “I’m adjusting to not being
on the road for a full week at a time, and I
am enjoying working with the community in
my new position. In my spare time, I enjoy
beading, and participating in powwows and
other cultural events. I enjoy watching all
sports, and I am a Packer and Red Wing
fan.”
DeAnna Hadden (left) and Dae Fawn Assinewe (right) have been hired as the KBOCC
Custodial Personnel.
DeAnna is a KBIC
member, born and raised
on the reservation. DeAnna is a KBOCC 2006 graduate in Liberal Arts.
She has recently returned to KBOCC and will be graduating with a second associates degree in Environmental Science. She had transferred to
NMU for one year previously and plans on returning to NMU in the future.
DeAnna states, “I have been involved with AIHEC, AISES, and the student government while attending KBOCC. In High School, I participated
in the International Club and traveled to Paris.
I enjoy playing softball, hanging out with my nieces and nephews, and
I am involved in community activities.”
Dae Fawn is a member of the Sagamok Anishnabek of Canada. She
was raised in Sagamok, Ontario, Canada, coming from a big family. Dae
Fawn came to this area to attend Finlandia University in Hancock, Michigan, where she is a second year pre-nursing student pursuing a BSN in
Nursing. Dae Fawn states, “I like it here and plan on staying in this area.
I play softball on the Alston team, and enjoying hunting and outdoor
sports. I like to travel and have been to Europe and South America.”
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2010 KBIC HARVEST FEAST
DHHS Superior Spirit Award Winner
KBIC held the annual harvest
feast on Saturday, October 16th, at
the Niiwin Akeaa Center in the Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community
College. The event began with an
honor song by Four Thunders
Drum, followed by a blessing from
respected elder, Myrtle Tolonen.
Many community members enjoyed an outstanding feast prepared
by the KBIC Cultural Committee and community volunteers.
Nanette Beck is the DHHS Superior Spirit
Award winner for November. “As the Administrative Assistant of Youth & Family Services,
Nannie has proven to be extremely knowledgeable and efficient. The frequency of patient "no shows" has been remarkably diminished since she began work in our office. Her
work is fast with excellent ability to multitask. Nannie is always willing to help in any
situation. She has our patients' best interest
at heart and shows it everyday. Perhaps,
most importantly, Nannie is always very
pleasant to work with."
Nannie received a beaded lanyard for her
name badge and is able to park in the spot
specifically designed for the DHHS Superior
Spirit Award winner. Congratulations, Nannie!
Ojibwa Oral History Project OPEN HOUSE
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(l to r) Autumn Durant, Gloria Shalifoe, Janice Shalifoe, Ted Shalifoe,
Ginny Ann Jermac
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KBIC Even Start
Family Literacy Center is opening its
doors to all Ojibwa
Senior Citizens for a
special Open House
on Thursday, October 21st from 3:30 to
5:30 p.m. The Tribal
Literacy Center was
awarded a grant last
spring through the
Barbara Bush FounPhoto by Leia Renfro Mix
dation for Family Literacy. After months of planning, the project is now able to begin
piloting a unique oral history project designed by the KBIC Center to
preserve the past while connecting with the future.
According to project director, Gail Juntunen, the “Dream Catcher
Chronicles” project has multiple goals. “The primary goal of this
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(7) Niizhwaaswi
Deepest Sympathy
Evelyn Holappa
June 21, 1920 - October 1, 2010
Evelyn Holappa, 90 of Zeba, MI, passed
away on Friday, October 1, 2010, at Marquette General Hospital with her family at
her side. She was born June 21, 1920, in
Zeba, MI, the daughter of Samuel Lightfoot
and Lucy (Blaker) Spruce. Evelyn was
raised by Jacob and Margaret Duggan and
attended the Zeba Foote School. She married Theodore Ernest “Ernie” Holappa on
December 25, 1943, in Zeba. Evelyn was a
member of the Zeba United Methodist
Church, Keweenaw Bay Indian Community,
and Ojibwa Seniors. She enjoyed quilting,
crafts, sewing, and playing Bingo. Her family was very important to her, and everyone
called her “grandma”.
Surviving are her son, Ted (Peggy)
Holappa of Kincheloe, MI; daughters:
Peggy Dunn, Beverly Lussier, Diane Charron all of Zeba; Gerry (John) Mantila of
L’Anse; brother, Ronald (Betty) Spruce of
L’Anse; sisters: Eleanor Seppanen of Zeba
and Rosemary Haataja of Pikes Peak; 14
grandchildren: Cheyenne Holappa, Eric Hemenway, Tashina Hemenway, JP Montano,
Brenda (Wilson) Pipestem, Jason Dunn,
Mitchell Durant, Jeffrey (Jackie) Minton,
Toni Minton, Peggy Minton, Shawn Lussier,
Kristin (Scott) Mantila Brown, Mick
(Danielle) Charron, Tony (Nicole) Charron;
19 great grandchildren: Amber Holappa,
Kyle Dowd, Justine Minton, Lakota Captain,
Hunter Captain, Danika Strong, Hope
Minton, Cody Blue, Dante Loonsfoot, Shiloh
Lussier, Shyla Lussier, Shawna Lussier,
Baby Bev Lussier, Scott Brown, Eddie Charron, Eva Charron, Parrish Pipestem, Truman Pipestem, Mataya Pipestem; and one
great great grandchild, Kydan Dean; special
friend and caregiver, Avis Leinonen; and
numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins.
Preceding her in death are her husband
Ernest; brothers: Russell, William, Robert,
Kenneth, Sam; infant Stephen, and Kenneth
Spruce; and sister, Barbara Mantila.
Visitation began Monday, October 4th
followed by a feast in the Ceremonial Room
at the Ojibwa Senior Citizens Center. Visitation continued throughout the night until
the funeral service which was held on Tuesday, October 5th at 11:00 a.m.. Rev. John
Henry officiated. A luncheon followed the
services. The Jacobson Funeral Home of
L’Anse assisted the family.
Leia May “Niish Migizi Kwe” Mix
December 1, 1983 - October 7, 2010
Leia May “Niish Migizi Kwe” Mix, 26 of
Zeba, MI, passed away Thursday, October
7, 2010, at Marquette General Hospital following injuries sustained in an automobile
accident. She was born in Temple, TX, on
December 1, 1983, the daughter of Otis
Renfro and Victoria Shalifoe. Leia was
deeply committed to the KBIC Evenstart
Program. She was a member of Keweenaw
Bay Indian Community.
Leia is survived by her loving family; children: Jaycell Eoff at home, Kaden Allen Mix
of Zeba, Kenya Mix at home, and Keonna
Mix of Zeba; father, Otis Renfro of Arkansas; mother, Victoria Shalifoe of Zeba;
brother Johnny (Tara) Renfro of Rogers,
Arkansas; and grandparents Richard and
Gloria Shalifoe of Zeba.
Traditional ceremonies for Leia were
held at 12 noon on Monday, October 11,
2010, at the Tribal Ceremonial Room, located at the Ojibwa Senior Center, Baraga,
MI, with the guidance of Paul Halverson.
Visitation began at 6 p.m. on Sunday, October 10, 2010, in the Tribal Ceremonial
Room. The Reid Funeral Home of L’Anse
assisted the family.
Richard Charles Madosh, Jr.
April 19, 1950 - October 16, 2010
Richard Charles Madosh, Jr., 60, of
(8) Ishwaaswi
Palmer, MI, walked on into eternal life Saturday morning, October 16, 2010, at the
D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans. He was
born in Marquette, MI, on April 19, 1950, the
son Richard C. and Elsie (Ketcham)
Madosh, Sr. In May 1967, Richard entered
the US Army, serving in Vietnam and receiving the National Defense Service Medal,
Vietnam Service Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal. Following his honorable discharge, he returned to Marquette where he
married the former Pat Borchert. Soon after, the couple moved to Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and then Algoma, Wisconsin, where
Richard was employed as a welder in the
ship building industry. During his years of
employment, Richard traveled extensively
with his work opportunities. In September
2009, having retired due to ill health, Richard returned to the Upper Peninsula, residing in Palmer. He was an avid outdoorsman
who enjoyed fishing, hunting, and all that
nature had to offer. His indoor activities included being an avid bingo participant, occasional trips to the casino, and being an
excellent pool player. He took great pride in
his American Indian heritage and was a
gifted artist who created authentic Native
American craftwork. He was well known on
the powwow trail for his beadwork, hand
crafted drums, jewelry, and anything that
had to do with his heritage. He was always
willing to teach and pass on the arts and
culture of the past. Richard was a member
of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
and American Legion Post #349 of Little
Lake. He was a supporter of the Rosebud
Indian Reservation in South Dakota, other
charities, and volunteered at the St. Vincent
de Paul Society while residing in Sturgeon
Bay. Locally, he helped support the Marquette County Humane Society and the
Marquette St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Survivors include his children: Joseph
Moore of Texas, Timothy Moore of Waupun,
WI, Dylan Foster of Wisconsin, Jacob
Madosh of Sturgeon Bay, WI, and Shawn
Virlee of Wisconsin; his grandchildren: Alex
Moore, Hunter Madosh, and Alexander Foster; and a soon-to-be expected great grandchild; his former wife, Pat Moore of Milwaukee, WI; his siblings: Dorothy Gove of Marquette, Linda (Harvey) Rabitaille of Harvey,
Henry (Vickie) Madosh of Mt Pleasant,
Madeline (Ron) McDaniels of Marquette,
George (Cindy) Madosh of Ishpeming, Bernadette (Jeffrey) Sharp of Gwinn, Beverly
(Craig) Girard of Gwinn, Sara (Mike Kangas) Remick of Harvey, Jacqueline (Dennis
Liquia) Madosh of Palmer, Michelle Kohn of
Ft Wayne, IN, and David Madosh of Palmer;
his caregiver and friend, Todd Kangas of
Suomi Location; numerous aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews, and cousins; and his faithful, furry, feline companion, Junior.
Visitation was held at the Fassbender
Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 20,
2010, with graveside services held at the
Holy Cross Cemetery with veteran's honors
by American Legion Post #349 of Little Lake
and a Native American ceremony. The
Fassbender Funeral Home assisted the
family.
J. Susan Presslein
September 8, 1940 - October 18, 2010
J. Susan Presslein, 70 of L’Anse, MI,
went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 18, 2010, at her home with her family at
her side. "Susie" fought a courageous battle against melanoma for the past nine
years. She was born in L'Anse, Michigan,
on September 8, 1940, the child of the late
Judge F. Clyde Campbell and Judge Mae
Elizabeth (Cosgrove) Campbell. Susie grew
up and attended school in L'Anse, graduating from L'Anse High School with the class
of 1958. She then attended Northern Michigan University, graduating with a Bachelors'
of Science degree in Elementary Education
in 1962. Susie began her teaching career in
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, at Shady
Lane Elementary School. While residing in
Wisconsin, she met the love of her life, Karl
Presslein, Jr. Susie and Karl eloped to Las
Vegas, Nevada, and were married at the
Gretna Green Chapel on October 1, 1965.
They recently celebrated their 45th Anniversary with their children, grandchildren, and
good friends. Susie and Karl returned to
L'Anse in the early winter of 1965. Susie
taught the third grade at the L'Anse Elementary School known as the "Red School" and
then at C.J. Sullivan Elementary when it
opened prior to beginning her role as a
mother. Seventeen years later she returned
to teaching when her youngest child entered
kindergarten. She taught sixth grade at C.
J. Sullivan and then at L'Anse Middle
School when it opened until her retirement
in 2006. In addition to teaching Susie was a
talented florist. At the prompting of Harry
and Mary Whittum, Susie and Karl turned a
large home on Third Street into a flower
shop in L'Anse. Karl and Susie attended
floral school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and
then operated “The Green House” from
1966 until their retirement 2007.
She was a member of United Lutheran
Church, alter guild, Sunday school teacher,
KBIC, Ojibwa Seniors, Lions Club, Red
Hats, Yooper Ladies, girl scout leader, parent taxi and supporter of her children's
hockey, ballet, swimming, basketball, baseball, volleyball, summer camp, Odyssey of
the Mind, and countless other activities.
Susie and Karl loved to travel, take wild
road trips "just up to the next intersection" or
in the Flower Power truck with friends and
family, and spend time with their children,
grandchildren, and close friends. Susie was
known by many as the ultimate collector of
the ladybug, the teacher who made history
come alive, a parent who really was involved in the lives of her family and a person who cared about her community.
Susie is survived by her loving and attentive husband of 45 years, Karl, of L'Anse,
MI; children: Stefan (Cheryl) Presslein of St.
Michael, MN, Heidi (Heidi Jo) Presslein of
Stillwater, MN, Trudi (Mark) Koskinen of
Waterford, MI, and Erich (Tatum) Presslein
of Zurich, Switzerland; grandchildren: Grace
and Claire Presslein of St. Michael, MN,
Karli and Morgan Koskinen of Waterford,
MI; brother Frank (Lis) Campbell of Grand
Rapids, MI; brother-in-law John (Carol)
Presslein of West Palm Beach, FL; nieces/
nephews: Robert (Trish) Campbell, Mark
(Kristen) Campbell, MaiBritt (Joey) Hahn,
Susan (John) Hetzel, Kathy (Wayne)
Clemon, Lori (Ross) Hartwig, Mary (Ken
"Red") Weninger, Neal Feller, Judy
Greaker, Debbie (Roland) Whiting, Janet
(Brian) Boettcher, Daniel (Paula) Presslein,
Mark (Erin) Presslein; and many great (even
great-great) nieces and nephews; exchange
student son Reto (Aline) Gmunder of Biel,
Switzerland and their children Max, Nina,
and Elias.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 20th at the Jacobson Funeral Home
with funeral services held on Thursday, October 21st at the United Lutheran Church,
L’Anse. Rev. Peter Warmanen officiated.
The Jacobson Funeral Home assisted the
family.
U.S. MARINES
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November 5, 2010, at the Ojibwa Casino &
Resort Conference Rooms
Social Hour—5 p.m.
For more information contact:
Howard Mattson at
524-5994
KBOCC Students Meet
Writer of Smoke Signals
KBOCC Welcomes New
Instructor — Jesse Koenig
Research Conducted at KBOCC
Shows Tribal College Benefits
On September 14th, Keweenaw Bay
Ojibwa Community College students were
invited to the Michigan Tech campus to
meet and have lunch with Sherman Alexie,
writer of the screenplay for the movie
Smoke Signals.
Alexie, from Coeur
d’Alene, entertained and educated students
with his stories of growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation in Washington
State while attending a mainstream school
off the reservation. KBOCC extends a chi
miigwech to both Sherman Alexie and
Michigan Technological University for this
opportunity.
~ submitted by Cherie Dakota, KBOCC
(l to r) Jamie Brotherton, Joseph Jacker,
Sherman Alexie, Georgenia Earring, Raymond Cadreaus.
James “Jay” Loonsfoot is Keweenaw
Bay Ojibwa Community College’s
Liberal Studies Department Chair
Keweenaw
Bay
Ojibwa
Community
College
is
pleased
to
announce that
James “Jay”
Loonsfoot will
be leading its
Liberal Studies
Department. Liberal
Studies offers
two
degree
options, Associate of Arts in
Liberal Studies and Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies
– Native American Emphasis.
Mr. Loonsfoot’s background, education,
and wide-ranging experience give him an
outstanding background for liberal studies.
He was born and raised in Assinins and
Beartown, Michigan, and graduated from
Baraga High School. He has earned an associate’s degree from Suomi College, a
Bachelor of Science in Education from
Northern Michigan University, and a Master’s in Education from Antioch College in
Seattle, Washington. His employment experience includes a 30-year career in the
US Armed Forces, followed by employment
with the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
as a game warden and by the Department
of Interior in law enforcement and administrative positions. In addition, Jay Loonsfoot
taught middle school for ten years in Washington, Massachusetts, and Michigan. He
now teaches Native American History and
Tribal Government at Keweenaw Bay
Ojibwa Community College. He also takes
an active role in the community, including
the KBIC Veterans, Ojibwa Seniors, and the
Elections Committee.
Jay enjoys teaching young people about
native culture. He says that all his life he
wanted to be a teacher, and he did something about it. He is also a strong advocate
for people to get an education, saying,
“You’re never too old!”
Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College is pleased to welcome Jesse Koenig as
a new instructor in Liberal Studies, teaching
primarily in English. Jesse Koenig is a
graduate of the University of Wisconsin—
Washington County and Northern Michigan
University where he earned a Bachelor’s
degree. He holds a Master of Arts in English Language and Literature from Central
Michigan University where he also taught
English composition. Mr. Koenig enjoys art,
creative writing, philosophy, the outdoors,
and angry metal music. He and his wife,
Karina, have been slowly building a house
in the Baraga area for almost ten years.
Koenig is also an active supporter of Gallery
325. After wandering in and out of the area,
they—along with their four year-old daughter, Akira—are glad to finally be home, and
they are proud to smell like wood-heat.
~ submitted by Lynn Aho, KBOCC
KBIC YOUTH VISIT ROCK
CORN MAZE
KBIC Youth traveled to Rock, MI, with 18
excited kids anxious to visit the Hayes Corn
Maze. They had a lot to do there, including
climbing and sliding down Hay Mountain,
tractor races, hay rides, a rope maze, corn
maze and hay maze, visiting Noah's arc
barn buddies, finding the perfect pumpkin in
the pumpkin patch and shooting the not so
perfect pumpkins at the haunted boat
across the pond! Once they entered the
corn maze, the search was on... The kids
had to find the ten hidden stations in the
maze to acquire ten different shaped hole
punches for their cards which would gain
them an entry into the $100 cash drawing.
Some were lucky enough to find them all
but it was tough! After the big search, everyone was hungry and ready for a break.
The group along with chaperones, Cheryne
Clements (Youth Director), Brigitte LaPointe, Paul Ekdahl and Nannie Beck,
headed to Pizza Hut for a delicious dinner.
Research by Carolee Dodge Francis
based largely on interviews conducted in
Baraga has been published as a monograph, The Art of Looping Linear:: Perspectives from Tribal College Students and Faculty (VDM Verlag, 2009, ISBN-10:
3639184491) Dr. Dodge Francis found that
the tribal college provided significant educational advantages compared to state colleges and universities. A key conclusion of
the research is that a tribal college gives
Native American students a supportive,
positive educational setting where they are
insiders rather than outsiders. This supports
development of their identity as Anishinaabe
people as well as supporting their educational success. Students who participated
in the study said they had more positive and
caring relationships with their teachers at
the tribal college than they did in state university settings. They also benefited from
Native American content in their courses
and in college wide events and activities.
Dr. Dodge Francis is a member of the
Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and Asst. Professor/Exec. Dir. of the American-Indian Research and Education Center at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, School of Community Health Sciences. She chairs the
Steering Committed of the Diabetes Education in Tribal Schools project. In her twentyfive plus years of work in Native American
health, Dr. Dodge Francis has frequently
collaborated with youth and health projects
at KBIC and with Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa
Community College, most recently the Eagle Books Family Fun Fest.
~ submitted by Lynn Aho, KBOCC
Picture by Nannie Beck.
Hay Ride (l to r) Jaylin Shalifoe, Easton
Clements, and Javon Shalifoe.
Picture by Nannie Beck.
Picture by Nannie Beck.
Corn maze station (l to r) Kassidey Beck,
Vanessa Beaver, and Victoria Durant.
Slinging pumpkins (l to r) Kassidey and Ashley
Beck.
~ submitted by Lynn Aho, KBOCC
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website: www.kboha.com
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 Bear Town Road;
• Home buyer training to prepare members for home ownership;
• Financial literacy training to improve members’ financial skills;
• Home maintenance training to improve members’ ability to maintain homes;
• Home rehabilitation program to improve the condition of member
-owned homes;
• Home emergency assistance program to remedy negative con-
Ojibwa Oral History Project continued:
project is to provide educational servicelearning opportunities to engage our program families in meaningful, intergenerational literacy activities designed to impact
their lives and provide a valuable service to
the community.”
Juntunen adds, “It is our hope that the
project will also make a lasting contribution
to the oral history collection efforts of the
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. But,
more importantly, we wish to facilitate cultural and family connections between our
program participants and their community.”
In addition to the tribal elders and seniors, project participants include the Cen(10) Midaaswi
ditions 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. Business expansion/start-up expenses.
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Low cost home improvement loan program for qualifying Tribal
members;
Low cost tax preparation program for residents and Tribal members;
Affordable curbside trash service for residents and members;
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;
Ojibwa BP, Car Wash and Laundry- providing Tribal employment, superior products and service, and profits for housing programs.
ter’s adult education students and their
young children. Using state-of-the-art digital
technology and standards-based instruction,
families are beginning to preserve memories as they are passed down from one generation to the next. These oral records are
being shaped into lasting family records with
the aid of creative technology. Digital slideshows and videos, scrapbooks, family trees,
and preserved photos are only a few of the
techniques that will be utilized. Together,
KBIC Even Start students and community
elders will have the opportunity to work together at preserving family histories for their
own families and for the Tribal community.
The mission of the Dream Catcher
Chronicles is best stated in the words of
Leia Renfro Mix, a graduate of KBIC Even
Start.
After interviewing her great-aunt,
Leia created a video with lessons learned
about the traditional Ojibwa “Four Sacred
Medicines.” “It is my hope that that the Fifth
Generation can continue to teach the Four
Medicines,” she recorded. Tragically, Leia
recently passed away. She has, however,
left behind a wonderful gift for her three
young children and the entire community
through her contribution to the Dream
Catcher Chronicles.
For more information on this Ojibwa oral
history project or the KBIC Even Start Family Literacy program, call 906-353-8161.
Dear friends:
November is always a busy month. On behalf of the Northern
Michigan University (NMU) Center for Native American Studies, I
wanted to share some initial information with you in hopes that you
can share widely and possibly try to attend some of the things that
we have going on.
Native American Heritage Month
Monday, November 1
First-ever Kayndahsawin Academy for Native students in grades 6
– 12 will take place in Whitman Hall on the NMU campus from 6 –
8 pm. Various workshops on Anishinaabe Language, the Story
Line Project, What to do after high school, and others will take
place. Applications are now available (see link below). Limited to
24 students.
http://webb.nmu.edu/Centers/NativeAmericanStudies/ComponentsHomepage/FINAL_Kayndahsaywin_Academy_Flyer-Registration.pdf
Friday, November 5
10th annual First Nations Food Taster. This is the annual fundraiser of the NMU Native American Student Association for their
spring powwow. Tickets are $12 in advance for the general public. The event is held in the DJ Jacobetti Center on the NMU Campus and runs from 5 – 8 p.m.
Monday, November 8
Father John Hascal will be a guest presenter in the Whitman Commons on the NMU campus at 7 p.m.
Thurs, Nov 11 – Saturday, Nov 13
Another College Prep Medicine Wheel Academy will be presented
at NMU for Native American students in grades 10-12. Please
share this below link widely with those (in grades 10-12) who
might be interested in the upcoming College Prep Medicine Wheel
Academy. Applications are now available. Limited to 40 students.
http://webb.nmu.edu/Centers/NativeAmericanStudies/SiteSections/
Calendar/mwa2010.shtml
Tuesday, November 16
Film showing – There will be a film showing of UNREPENTENT at
7 p.m. at Jamrich Hall 103 on the NMU Campus. For more information on Kevin Annett and his experience, visit
www.hiddenfromhistory.org
PRIZE DRAWING
FOR HUNTER PARTICIPATION WITH
CWD SURVEILLANCE
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community will be monitoring deer harvested in the 2010 hunting season for
Chronic Wasting Disease. Deer heads from hunter
harvested deer are sought for sample collection.
Our goal is to reach 100 heads.
Funding for collection and processing is provided
by Animal Plant Health Inspection Service. New this
year, a prize drawing will take place for all participants. Prizes include a deer blind, ladder stand,
GPS unit, binoculars, and snow shoes. One prize
ticket is given for each head donated and up to two
tickets per participant.
A staff member from KBIC Natural Resource Department is
available to collect heads from Tribal Members at your camp location or place of residence (call 524-5757 x 18 for pick up). If you
prefer to deliver the head yourself, drop off receptacles are located
at: the back door of Indian Country Sports on Front Street in
L’Anse, KBIC Natural Resource Department (Fish Hatchery) in Pequaming, at Pelkie Meat Processing in Alston, and Karvakko’s
Meat Processing in Tapiola. After hours drop off is available at the
back door of Indian Country Sports and at the Fish Hatchery in Pequaming. If you drop off a head after hours, be sure to include
your name/address/phone so that we can enter a prize ticket for
you.
We appreciate your assistance to protect the health of our deer
population. In the past three years about 200 heads have been
tested and none were positive. Thank you for your continued support and participation. Prize drawings will take place in early January. If you have any questions, please call the KBIC Natural Resource Department at 524-5757 x19.
Tuesday, November 30
There will be a special viewing of the Zaagkii Project video vignettes. This potluck gathering runs from 4–7 pm (people can
come as go as needed). The video vignettes will be shown at the
Marquette Commons (Third St, just south of Washington St –
there is a parking lot at the corner) in Marquette, Michigan.
Contact me with any questions you may have regarding these
events. Chi miigwech (great thanks),
April E. Lindala, Director
Center for Native American Studies
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, Michigan 49855
906-227-1397 PH
906-227-1396 FX
alindala@nmu.edu
KBIC COMMUNITY 2011 CALENDAR
To be added to the To place an ad, submit an armailing list or to
ticle, or relate information or
correct your
ideas on
mailing address,
possible articles contact
contact the enrollLauri Denomie at
ment office at
(906) 201-0263, or
(906) 353-6623 ext.
4113.
newsletter@kbic-nsn.gov.
The Community is invited and encouraged to
submit photographs for use in the ANA Language
Program’s Community Calendar for 2011. We
are looking for both seasonal and historical pictures of Tribal members throughout the Community. The Elder Advisory Board will select the pictures that go into
the calendar by consensus.
Please submit dates for birthdays, memorials, and anniversaries, and pictures by November 12, 2010, to: Gary Loonsfoot, Jr.,
16429 Bear Town Road, Baraga, MI
49908, e-mail
gloonsfoot@kbic-nsn.gov, for call 353-6623, ext. 4178.
November 2010
Calendars Events
Nov. 5 — KBIC Constitution Task Force meeting, 10 a.m.
Nov. 6 — Regular Sat. Council Meeting, 9 am, held at the Ojibwa Casino Resort Conference Room
Nov. 11 — Tribal Gov’t offices closed—Veteran’s Day
Nov. 17 — Veterans meeting, 7 pm;
Nov. 19 — KBIC Constitution Task Force meeting, 10 a.m.
Nov. 25 — Tribal Gov’t offices closed—Happy Thanksgiving
Nov. 26 — Tribal Gov’t offices closed—National Indian Heritage Day
~ 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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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”
Zeba Indian Mission
United Methodist
Church
“We welcome each of you to our
worship services, at 9:00 a.m. each
Sunday.”
Pastor: Rev. John Henry
Church office 524-7939
Parsonage 524-7936
We provide the following services:
Catholic Community of
Baraga County
Holy Name of Jesus
Blessed Kateri Yekakwitha
Pastor
Father John Longbucco
Confessions: Sunday before Mass
Sunday Mass 11:30 a.m.
353-6565
saintann@up.net
• Establishment, Enforcement and
• Location of Custodial and
Modification of Child Support Orders
Non-Custodial Parents
• Paternity Establishment
• Community Education
tp://www.kbic-nsn.gov/html/ocss.htm
Stop by your TERO Office today and fill out a Job Skills
Application for the Job Skills Bank!
The Job Skills Bank is a listing of
available people looking for
job opportunities and training
on or near the reservation of the KBIC!
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Employment Opportunities
http://www.kbic-nsn.gov/html/personnel.htm
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Cleaning person (part-time) — November 5th deadline
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Clinical Social Worker — open until filled
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Family Aide (on-call) — open continuously
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As a KBIC Member you have first priority for these
opportunities so don’t hesitate to get help!
* Community Service Supervisor * Cashier
* Receptionist/Clerical Worker
* Unit Manager
* Pre-Primary Teaching Assistant
* LPN
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* Youth Program & Facility Attendant
* RN
* Account Executive/Sales
*
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: www.ojibwa.com.
Please contact Brigitte LaPointe, TERO Director with
any questions!
Phone: 353-4167
E-mail: brigittel@kbic-nsn.gov
TERO is here for YOU!
Permit No. 62
U.S Postage PAID
Big Rapids, MI 49307
PRE-SORT STARDARD
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Marquette County
KBIC Senior Christmas Luncheon
Sunday, December 5, 2010, 1 p.m.
Wahlstroms Restaurant
5043 US 41 South, Marquette, Michigan
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
16429 Bear Town Rd-Baraga, Mi 49908-9210
KBIC Seniors and (1) one Guest
Menu:
Carved Roast Beef
Carved Honey Ham
Herb Roasted Baked Chicken
Garlic Mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, rice,
and a hot vegetable.
Tossed salad with dressing and toppings,
variety of salads,
homemade bread, beverage, and dessert.
RSVP by calling Patti Brown (906) 273-0318,
please indicate dietary selection on dessert if any.
Home deliveries available. If unable to attend
and you would like it delivered to your home,
please indicate so when you RSVP.
Rides are available to luncheon.
Arrangements can be made when you RSVP.
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