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The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwe

Miinike Giizis - Blueberry Moon - August 2014 Issue 121

12TH ANNUAL KBIC KIDS FISHING DERBY HELD

Tribal Council Members:

Donald Shalifoe, Sr., Ogimaa

Carole LaPointe, Vice-President

Jean Jokinen, Secretary

Gary F. Loonsfoot, Sr., Asst. Secretary

Eddy Edwards, Treasurer

Warren C. Swartz, Jr.

Susan J. LaFernier

Jennifer Misegan

Robert D. (RD) Curtis, Jr.

Michael F. LaFernier, Sr.

Elizabeth (Chiz) Matthews

Don Messer, Jr.

SPECIAL POINTS

OF INTEREST:

Robin Chosa and his family racing a big Bullhead to the Fisher-Kid Registration Table!

The 12th Annual KBIC Kids Fishing

Derby was held on June 28, 2014, at the

Sand Point Pond near the Lighthouse in

Baraga, Michigan.

Gene Mensch,

KBTNRD Fisheries and Wildlife Biologist,

organized this annual event with the help of

Keweenaw Bay Tribal Natural Resources

Department (KBTNRD) staff and many

community volunteers. Mensch said, “We

had 391 Fisher-Kids registered, but when

adding in the dozens of children too young

or too old for registration, over 400 children easily attended and seemingly enjoyed this event.”

Oscar Denomie, a retired KBIC fisherman, was honored at this year’s event

which was also in memory of Gary Kirkish, Jim Corbett, and William Kolehmainen.

Mensch said, “Nearly 60 fish were registered during the competition, and big,

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July 11, 2014 Tribal Council

Meeting

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12TH Annual KBIC Kids

Fishing Derby Held

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World Premiere of Mutt

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KBIC Hires Tribal Member

as their Attorney

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KBIC/OVW Corner

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Ojibwemowin

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Ojibwa Senior News

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Deepest Sympathy

Continues on page eight.

KBIC EMPLOYS KBIC TRIBAL MEMBER ATTORNEY

Dan MacNeil, a Keweenaw Bay Indian

Community (KBIC) member, was recently

appointed as the KBIC Tribal Attorney/

Prosecutor. Dan graduated from Wayne

State University Law School with a Jurist

Doctorate Degree in May 2013. For the

past year, Mr. MacNeil has been employed

by KBIC as a law clerk under the supervision of previous KBIC Tribal Attorney,

Heather Chapman. During his tenure as a

law clerk, Mr. MacNeil took the Michigan

Bar exam which is the final major prerequisite to be an Attorney. Tribal Attorney

Chapman chose to separate her employment from KBIC in March 2014, and at that

time, the Ogimaa promoted Mr. MacNeil to

the position of Tribal Attorney Office Administrator. In late May, Mr. MacNeil received notification that he passed the

Michigan Bar Exam. On May 27, 2014,

Chief Tribal Judge Brad Dakota gave the

Tribal Court Attorney oath to Dan MacNeil

which allows him to practice law in Tribal

Court. On June 5, 2014, Mr. MacNeil was

sworn into the Michigan Bar effectually

making him an Attorney in good standing

and authorized to practice law in the State

of Michigan.

Dan MacNeil is the son of Glen D.

Bressette, Sr. who stressed preservation

of both tribal sovereignty and Indian ways

of life to Dan in his youth. Mr. MacNeil

stated, “My decision to the path of becoming an attorney was mainly forged during

my third year of undergraduate studies at

Northern Michigan University by Judge

Violet Friisvall Ayres, who was teaching

Tribal Law at the time. Judge Ayres

made the impression on me that tribes

need Indian Attorneys to protect both

tribal sovereignty and ways of life from

individual and government encroachment

and with that said, I decided law was my

dream, so I decided to chase it.” Upon

making his decision to become an attorney, he finished his Bachelor of Science

Degree in Political Science/Pre-law with a

minor in Economics with multiple dean’s

list honors. After graduating from NMU,

he took the LSAT (Law School Admittance Test) and was admitted to the class

of 2013 for Wayne State University Law

School. At Wayne State Law School, he

trained in areas focusing on Family Law,

Business Transactions, Constitutional

Law, Environmental Law, Business Devel-

Left to right, Attorney Dan MacNeil with

the Hon. Bradley T. Dakota, Chief Tribal

Judge. Photo by Emily Evans.

opment, Federal Courts, and

American Indian law.”

Attorney Dan MacNeil is KBIC’s

first Tribal Member to be employed

as the Tribal Attorney.

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JULY 12, 2014 TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING

The Regular Saturday Tribal

Council Meeting was held on July 12,

2014, at the Ojibwa Casino Resort Conference Room in Baraga, Michigan.

Ogimaa Donald Shalifoe, Sr. presided

over the meeting with Carole LaPointe,

Jean Jokinen, Gary F. Loonsfoot, Sr.,

Eddy Edwards, Robert R.D. Curtis, Jr.,

Michael F. LaFernier, Sr., Susan J.

LaFernier, Elizabeth “Chiz” Matthews,

Don Messer, Jr., Jennifer Misegan, and

Warren C. Swartz, Jr. present.

Ogimaa Donald Shalifoe, Sr., shared

numerous Thank You and For Your Information items addressed to Council.

Treasurer Eddy Edwards gave the

Treasurer’s Report (page four) and Ogimaa Donald Shalifoe, Sr. gave the Ogimaa’s Report (page four). Council approved the July 2, 2014 Tribal Council

Minutes. Department Head Reports for

May 2014 were tabled.

Under Unfinished Business: Eddy

Edwards, Treasurer, brought forward a

request for Council approval for FY

2015 Indian Housing Plan. Motion by

Jean Jokinen to approve FY 2015 Indian Housing Plan for Housing; supported by Carole LaPointe. Eleven

supported (Shalifoe, LaPointe, Jokinen, Loonsfoot, Edwards,

LaFernier, S. LaFernier, Matthews,

Messer, Misegan, Swartz); 0 opposed; one abstained (Curtis); 0 absent; motion carried.

Jennifer Misegan requested Council

address the Tax Tobacco issue to protect the tribal member who purchases

cigarettes to ensure they receive the full

$2.00 tax refund when purchasing cigarettes from the Ojibwa BP. This does

not relate to the Pines, as that is a discount given to tribal members from

profit, not from taxes. Eddy Edwards

said, “The Tobacco Tax Act of 2008 of

this Tribal Government says that any net

proceeds from the sale of untaxed cigarettes which the Housing Board considered when we sell those cigarettes

down there, and we take that tax off that

those become untaxed cigarettes and

that the proceeds goes to the Christmas

Gift Check fund for the bigger pool of

tribal members not just the tribal members who buys the pack. The Tribal

member who buys the pack gets 50¢

back, but the $1.00 goes to the bigger

community which is an effort to try to

comply with the Tribal Tobacco Tax Act

not the State Law.” When questioned

where the other 50¢ goes, Eddy Edwards said, “That is part of the operating

costs. There is a ton of paperwork that

has to be completed to obtain that refund.”

Jennifer Misegan said, “The

$1.00 that is being sent to the Tribe and

the 50¢ that is being kept by BP is not

right, and it is illegal and is against the

constitution.” Eddy Edwards said, “That

is in your opinion.” Motion by Jean

Jokinen that the full $2.00 at the BP is

to go to the Tribal Member, and the

$2.50 discount at the Pines is to stop

and give it to the full community. Motion died for lack of support. After further discussion, Jean Jokinen rescinded

her motion. Motion by Jennifer Misegan that the $2.00 State Tax Fee be

given to the Tribal Member; supported by Warren C. Swartz, Jr. Ogimaa declared the motion to be out of

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order. Motion by Gary Loonsfoot, Sr.

to table this matter so the Housing

Board can meet with the Tribal Council as soon as possible and to have

the Tribal Attorney present; supported by Elizabeth “Chiz” Matthews.

Seven supported (Shalifoe, LaPointe,

Jokinen, Loonsfoot, Curtis, Matthews,

Messer);

five

opposed

(Edwards, M. LaFernier, S. LaFernier,

Misegan, Swartz); 0 abstained; 0 absent; motion carried.

Oppositions

were made in more detail. Motion by

Jean Jokinen that the $2.50 discount

at the Pines stop as it is only benefiting the Tribal Members who smoke

and that is not fair, and to give it back

to the people in their Christmas

Check. Motion denied for lack of support.

Jennifer Misegan requested Council

look at revising the July 25th closure as

a government holiday instead of a closure as there are some employees who

do not get this day off (i.e. police, maintenance, etc).

Motion by Jennifer

Misegan to make July 25th Closure a

government holiday; supported by

Warren “Chris” Swartz, Jr. Four supported (M. LaFernier, S. LaFernier,

Misegan, Swartz); eight opposed

(Shalifoe, LaPointe, Jokinen, Loonsfoot, Edwards, Curtis, Matthews,

Messer); 0 abstained; 0 absent; motioned defeated.

Under New Business: Patricia Bowden brought forward some concerns on

the condition of the Pinery Cemetery.

She and her sister have spent time

cleaning up their relatives sites. They

were told that people at the Court would

be going up to the cemetery to clean it

up. Patricia said, “They had raked a little bit but not much and then signs were

put up, that my sister and I have seen,

’no raking due to erosion.’ Now I have

been taught since I was a very young

girl from my parents, grandparents, and

great-grandparents, honor the dead.

Always keep the cemetery clean and do

whatever you have to do with the

houses there, putting food there and

gifts. It is up to us to clean it and take

care of it, and it is not being done.”

Council agreed that there is a need to

clean up the Pinery Cemetery and the

Assinins Cemetery. Ogimaa will speak

with the Holy Name of Jesus personnel

on keeping the grass mowed. The tribe

had purchased a large tractor mower in

the past with the understanding that the

cemetery would be kept cut. Public

Works staff present indicated the retaining wall at the Pinery Cemetery will be

built soon. Ogimaa will make sure the

Tribal Flag will be made available for the

cemeteries and upkeep occurs.

Marilyn Abbott brought forward concerns on her health issues being denied

by Contract Health Services. Carole LaPointe stated, “I will consider your verbal

appeal right now, and I’ll take it back

and find out what the real reason is

there, and then I can get back to you.” It

may be eligible within the Marquette

Hardship Fund. Additionally her sister

lives in Marquette off the trust land, she

requires special shoes in relation to her

diabetes.

Carole LaPointe indicated

funds may be available through a diabetes program that Kathy Mayo oversees,

and she’d look into it. Another community member indicated that other alternatives could be made through the Emergency Fund in the CAP office.

Attorney Dan MacNeil presented a

Lease Extension for the Lucky 7’s Casino Lease. Motion by Eddy Edwards

to approve the two-year lease extension for Lucky 7’s Restaurant; supported by Gary F. Loonsfoot, Sr.

Nine supported (Shalifoe, Loonsfoot,

Edwards, Curtis, M. LaFernier, S.

LaFernier, Matthews, Messer, Misegan); 0 opposed; one abstained

(Jokinen); two absent (LaPointe,

Swartz); motion carried.

Attorney Dan MacNeil presented the

Lucky 7’s Food Service and Business

renewal contract, which was a previously tabled motion pending Health Service Review.

Motion by Eddy Edwards to approve the Business and

Food Service renewals for the Lucky

7’s Restaurant licenses; supported

by Don Messer, Jr. Eleven supported

(Shalifoe, LaPointe, Jokinen, Loonsfoot, Edwards, Curtis, M. LaFernier,

S. LaFernier, Matthews, Messer,

Misegan); 0 opposed; 0 abstained;

one absent (Swartz); motion carried.

Attorney Dan MacNeil presented a

renewal of license for Jeremy Hebert for

C&C Tire. Motion by Eddy Edwards

to approve Jeremy Hebert’s business

license renewal for C&C Tire; supported by Michael F. LaFernier, Sr.

Eleven supported (Shalifoe, LaPointe,

Jokinen, Loonsfoot, Edwards, Curtis,

M. LaFernier, S. LaFernier, Matthews,

Messer, Misegan); 0 opposed; 0 abstained; one absent (Swartz); motion

carried.

Attorney Dan MacNeil presented a

renewal business license for Jeffrey Loman for Keweenaw Konsulting. Motion

by Jennifer Misegan to approve Jeffrey Loman’s business license renewal for Keweenaw Konsulting;

supported by Elizabeth “Chiz” Matthews. Eleven supported (Shalifoe,

LaPointe, Jokinen, Loonsfoot, Edwards, Curtis, M. LaFernier, S.

LaFernier, Matthews, Messer, Misegan); 0 opposed; 0 abstained; one

absent (Swartz); motion carried.

Attorney Dan MacNeil presented a

renewal business license for Richard

Geroux for Jimaganish Wadokaged,

(Warrior Helper), a non-profit bar. Motion by Eddy Edwards to approve

Richard Geroux’s business license

for Jimaganish Wadokaged; supported by Jennifer Misegan. Eleven

supported (Shalifoe, LaPointe, Jokinen, Loonsfoot, Edwards, Curtis, M.

LaFernier, S. LaFernier, Matthews,

Messer, Misegan); 0 opposed; 0 abstained; one absent (Swartz); motion

carried.

Holly Makela, Healing to Wellness

Coordinator, and Ashley Chosa, Wellness Court member, requested financial

assistance for the Recovery/Memorial

Walk. The event is in memory to those

we’ve lost suffering against substance

abuse and to those who are still suffering from substance abuse. The walk will

take place on August 9th at the Ojibwa

Powwow campground. Participants will

be allowed to either walk or run. There

will be two speakers (a family member

who has lost a loved one to substance

abuse, and another who is in recovery),

and lunch will be provided. Motion by

Susan J. LaFernier to approve the

2014 Memorial and Recovery Walk

budget for $2500; supported by Jennifer Misegan.

Eleven supported

(Shalifoe, LaPointe, Jokinen, Loonsfoot, Edwards, Curtis, M. LaFernier,

S. LaFernier, Matthews, Messer,

Misegan); 0 opposed; 0 abstained;

one absent (Swartz); motion carried.

Treasurer Eddy Edwards brought forward the donations for July 2014. Motion by Carole LaPointe to approve

$2500 for the L’Anse Area Schools/

Hornet Park Improvement Group;

supported by Michael F. LaFernier,

Sr.

Ten supported (Shalifoe, LaPointe, Loonsfoot, Edwards, Curtis,

M. LaFernier, S. LaFernier, Matthews,

Messer, Misegan); one opposed

(Jokinen); 0 abstained; one absent

(Swartz); motion carried.

Debbie Parrish, KBOCC President,

gave a college update. Ms. Parrish introduced new college hires: Elizabeth

Veker King, Developmental Education

Coordinator; Cheryl LaRose, Early

Childhood Education Department Chair;

and Denise Cadeau, Native American

Studies Department Chair.

Denise

Cadeau was formally the Dean of Student Services.

Ms. Parrish said, “One of the programs offered at KBOCC is PEAR. It is

a new grant that KBOCC has received.

It is a three-year program for the Enhancement of Academic Readiness.

Currently there are 22 high school students in the program. The focus is scientific method and study skills. They

recently participated in robotics, biochemistry, electrical engineering, and

they just returned from a trip to Chicago

where they visited science related institutions. There are 17 college students

participating in the program in summer

internships. They are conducting research methods, cultural activities,

poster presentations, and are currently

working with the Natural Resources Department, participating in projects within

the Tribal Community. One of the projects is the bee-watch at Sand Point and

the Community Garden and are assisting the Tribe with its grant application for

bee preservation. They also have been

assisting with fish tagging and are learning how the fish are surviving. One of

our students created an electrical project; she designed a carousel symbolizing the clans. She did all the electrical

components and was assisted by a fellow student on building the carousel.

We have a cultural relevant science curriculum for the Pre-Primary Program.

The students work with the Three Sister’s Program, talking about the gardening, the nutrition aspects, and the traditional plants.

Wabanung Campus update. We received $1.5 million dollars from the Department of Ed for renovation of the facility. The Upper floor is nearly complete. We have 12 classrooms, a cultural classroom, a video conferencing

classroom, student government offices,

student lounge, gift and book store, art

gallery, library, and a fitness center. On

the lower level we have a game room,

cafeteria, digital art computer lab, ceramics/pottery, drawing/painting, fiber/

cultural crafts, board room, and other

offices. We have a board room for the

first time and an office for a cultural advisor or traditional teacher.

KBOCC did receive our plumbing

and mechanical inspections from the

State of Michigan. They (State) have

now taken a “back-off” position regarding any further inspections since we are

applying for the property to be put into

trust. They will not be sending any more

inspectors unless we request an inspection.

With the College’s Strategic Plan, we

will have a new program. We have recently completed our Business Application which Megan Shanahan has submitted to the Higher Learning Commission. Hopefully we will hear from the

Higher Learning Commission soon. The

New Site Application will also be sent to

the Higher Learning Commission as well

as our Native American Studies and

Fine Arts Program. We will be providing

one-year certificates which Dr. Lynn Aho

and the faculty have approved at a recent assessment and accreditation

meeting. They will be offered in Environmental Science and Business. We

are also working on an Early College

Program with the local high schools.

One of our PEAR Directors is coordinating that effort.

Early this week I attended the Regional Prosperity Initiative in Houghton

with Western Upper Peninsula Planning

Development

Region

office

(WUPPDR). Plans are for all of the

schools, colleges, and intermediate

school districts to work together to find

ways we can share the resources that

we have. Michigan Tech, Finlandia, and

other intermediate school districts were

present at the meeting. We will be looking at some of the programs that the

other districts will be offering, and we

want to work with them collaboratively

as none of us can all afford to do this

separately and on our own. We are

looking at programs in Career Tech

Education including Automotive Technology, Building Trades, Corrections,

Culinary Arts, CNA, and Welding.

We are initiating Interactive Video

Conferencing. A unit has been installed

in Harvey. We will be able to connect

with Harvey now from the conference

room. KBIC will be able to interact with

employees at the Marquette location.

Meetings and training can all be done

using Video Conferencing. We are also

installing a unit in at the Wabanung

Campus so students who live in the

Zeba district will not have to travel to

Baraga as often as they do now and will

be able to take classes over the system.

We are also working on two On-Line

Courses: Native American Literature

and Children’s Literature. When they

are up and running, an update will be

given.

Our audit did not have any significant

findings. There were two findings which

were not related to costs. It was recommended that we hire additional personnel or provide training to current personnel to record financial transactions in

accordance with GAAP and develop and

implement policies and procedures to

minimize the time between the receipt

and disbursement of advanced funds.

We will be changing our Fiscal Year to

July 1.

We are looking for Native American

Art, if anyone is interested in putting

their art on display in the gallery, and we

are looking for any type of art, please

pipes, drums, and paintings.

We will be holding an Open House

on Thursday, August 21, 2014, 1:005:00 p.m. Everyone is invited. The

cafeteria will be open and is available

for catering if anyone is interested.

Jennifer Misegan brought a request

forward to use an ATV for the wagon

ride at the Fostering Family Fun Day

which is being held August 16th at the

Powwow grounds. One of the Tribal Officers has agreed to provide the hay ride

as they did for the Kids’ Fishing Derby.

However, there is no ATV/ORV’s permitted in the Powwow Campgrounds. Motion by Eddy Edwards to allow ATV

usage in the park for the Fostering

Family Fun Day event; supported by

Carole LaPointe. Eleven supported

(Shalifoe, LaPointe, Jokinen, Loonsfoot, Edwards, Curtis, M. LaFernier,

S. LaFernier, Matthews, Messer,

Misegan); 0 opposed; 0 abstained;

one absent (Swartz); motion carried.

Jennifer Misegan brought forward a

request of back ground clearances for

Powwow Committee members and Traditional Cultural Teachers. Motion by

Jennifer Misegan to require Powwow

Committee Members and the Traditional Teachers be included in the

background clearance requirement;

supported by Gary Loonsfoot, Sr.

Nine supported (Shalifoe, LaPointe,

Loonsfoot, Curtis, M. LaFernier, S.

LaFernier, Matthews, Messer, Misegan); two opposed (Edwards, Jokinen); 0 abstained; one absent

(Swartz); motion carried.

James Loman addressed the Council. He is the immediately adjacent

property owner to the Baraga Lakeside.

Mr. Loman suggested the Tribe purchase his property. Mr. Loman said, in

part, (content edited for lack in audio),

“My family has lived there for more than

a half-a-century and it has been a wonderful place to live. I understand the

Tribe seeks to purchase the Lakeside

Inn and build a new casino there. I’ve

seen the plans for the proposed casino.

It is an ambitious facility that will serve

the Tribe well. I do not oppose the project; I simply do not want to live next to

it.” Council thanked Mr. Loman and indicated they will look into his offer.

Council moved into closed session

prior to closing with KBIC members with

Casino Presentation on the agenda.

There were no motions made upon returning to open session.

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TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2014

Treasurer, Eddy Edwards, gave a

verbal report for the month of June

2014. (This verbal report was transcribed and edited by the Newsletter

Editor with Mr. Edwards’ final approval).

The Treasurer’s office has been focused mainly on the potential acquisition and relocation of the casino. I have

been working on a business plan, compiling existing documents with new

documents, and have prepared a 74

page brief business plan to be reviewed

in closed session today with tribal members. The purchase agreements, which

have gone to the sellers, are being updated also with no changes.

In the business plan which I will go

over in closed session, I have prepared

a narrative, a marketing plan, a gaming

feasibility study, a project cost analysis,

and a financing proposal. There has

been a lot of work going back and forth

with the sellers to prepare the purchase

agreement as they have been trying to

get the best deal they can, and of

course we have been trying to get the

best deal that we can, so I can present

it here today to Council. I intend to present the business plan, and it is not my

intention to ask for a vote today. The

main course of my work this month has

been preparing for this decision, and I

will focus most of my report in closed

session under the business plan presentation.

Both Casinos had a tough May. We

have a lot of things being implemented

in terms of marketing, and we are installing new machines and new systems, but it takes a while for those

things to take effect to make things happen. In the meantime, we have to look

at cutting our costs in terms of labor until

those things begin to show a profit. We

have been trying to hold off on reducing

labor as much as possible, but we now

have to look at reducing labor to keep

the house profit where it needs to be.

The radio station was profitable in May.

The Pines was profitable in May.

In regards to health insurance, Council will be receiving another quote from

Consumer Mutual Insurance of Michigan

for all of our employee health benefits.

They will be meeting with Council later

next week. Blue Cross Blue Shield is

planning to meet with Council the week

of July 21st to talk about what they can

do to try to keep the account.

This concludes my report for the

month of June.

Respectfully submitted,

Eddy Edwards, Treasurer

OGIMAA’S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY/JUNE 2014

Boozhoo Anishnabeg! Your office of

the Ogimaa was proud to attend the

ceremonies of five college graduates

along with thirteen high school graduates during the past two months. These

graduates are our future, and we wish

them the best of luck in whatever they

pursue.

Discounted name brand cigarettes

were started at the Ojibwa BP in an attempt to raise the yearly Christmas

check for our members.

The Ogimaa’s office has started a

college mentoring program for our tribal

member college students on summer

break to introduce them into the work

force in a real world situation. Several

college students have been placed with

temporary jobs around the government

offices.

Spring spearing was none to productive this year with the late ice let out and

a lock on Chassell Bay landing. Actions

speak louder than words; for when I

asked the Chassell Board about this

situation, I was told that the lock was

there for safety due to construction.

Said lock was affixed to the gate the day

we opened spring spearing and removed the day we closed Portage Lake.

As a result, this office has instructed the

Natural Resource Department to hold off

on plantation at bay site for awhile.

Ogimaa has met with the Anikoosing

officers and was assured that the Marquette gas station is moving forward as

fast as red tape will let them. I informed

them that this is a business venture and

must proceed with haste.

One of our own tribal members has

passed the Michigan Bar Exam and has

been sworn in and hired as an attorney.

It has been awhile since a Keweenaw

Bay Tribal Member with a law degree

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has been working in our legal division

representing his tribe in a good way.

Therefore with a vested interest in his

own people he has been instructed to

revisit the Canal Land Claims Act that

seems to have been put aside. This is a

possible land claim with damage in the

millions of dollars that could possibly be

dispersed to individual tribal members.

We will not know if we don’t fight.

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community came together in Lansing in a show

of support for oral arguments presented

by an attorney well schooled and practiced in Indian Law. Her presentation

was fearless and articulate in the face of

Michigan Court of Appeals. In talking

with her afterwards, she let me know

that it was empowering to see such support.

Lead Judge Corcharan commented at the beginning of the argument that this was the biggest show of

support in any case in all of his years on

the bench. Again, Miigwech Anishnabeg.

Many of our elders have come to visit

the office these past few months with

concerns of the rumors of elder funding

being used to back our new casino endeavor. I have assured them as I have

assured them in the past, this fund is set

aside for our elders and is to be used for

them alone. It is sad that this situation

is being used as a political ploy and our

loved and respected elders have been

drawn into it. As I said earlier in this report, actions speak louder than words,

and words are what have kept us from

moving forward!

Aho Miigwech!

Donald Shalifoe, Sr., Ogimaa

Richard James Edwards

(July 21, 1929—July 11, 2014)

Richard James Edwards, age 84, of

L’Anse, Michigan, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2014, at Baraga County

Memorial Hospital. He was born July

21, 1929, in Baraga, Michigan, the son

of John and Mary (Olsen) Edwards.

Dick worked for Ford Motor Company

before going into the US Army, 82nd

Airborne, during the Korean Conflict

from 1948-52. He married the former

Barbara Ann Wadaga on June 27, 1953,

at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in

L’Anse. Dick worked for one year at

Thorton Construction and then for

Cleveland Cliff Mine for one year; until

he went to work for Pettibone where he

worked for 37 years, retiring in 1991 as

a foreman. He then worked at Jacobson Funeral Home as a funeral assistant

from 1991 until 2012.

Dick was a member of Sacred Heart

of Jesus Church, KBIC, Ojibwa Senior

Citizens, life member of American Legion Post 144, life member of 82nd Airborne Association, and 325th Airborne

Regiment. He enjoyed hunting and

woodworking.

Mr. Edwards is survived by his loving

wife Barbara of L’Anse; son James

(Kathy) Edwards of L’Anse; daughters:

Mary (Lester) Arcenaux of Corinth, TX,

Pauline Edwards of Milwaukee, WI, and

Ann (Doug) George of Oxford, MI; five

grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his grandson, Christopher Edwards.

Visitation was held on Monday, July

14, 2014, at Jacobson Funeral Home.

Deacon John Cadeau recited a rosary at

7:00 p.m. A funeral mass was held on

Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at Sacred Heart

of Jesus Church with Fr. Nick Thompson and

Fr. Corey Litzner cocelebrating. Interment was held in the

L’Anse Evergreen Cemetery with

Baraga County Area Veterans conducting military rites under the direction of

American Legion Post 444. A luncheon

followed in the church hall. The Jacobson Funeral Home assisted the family.

As of June

9 , Free Spirit

Fitness

will

only be accessible with

a swipe card.

There will no

longer be a

code system. If your membership

is current, all you have to do is

stop in the office to pick one up. If

you need to update your membership, you will receive a swipe card

at that time. 24-hour access is

still available to you. The office is

open M, W, and F from 8AM-9PM.

Please contact the community

center offices at 353-4646 or 3534644 for questions. Thank you!

WORLD PREMIERE OF MUTT

HELD AT THE CALUMET THEATER

Early Spring Productions held the world premiere of its first

feature film, Mutt, at the Calumet Theatre, Calumet, Michigan,

on Friday, June 27, and Saturday June 28, 2014. The film

was free of charge with donations being accepted to set aside

the costs of the production. Preceding the event on June 27 th,

a gala dinner was held in the Calumet Theatre’s Red Jack

Ballroom where the public was able to meet the film’s cast and

crew.

Early Spring Productions began filming Mutt in September

2013. The film features an entirely local cast and crew, and

each scene was shot in the Keweenaw or on the Keweenaw

Bay Indian Reservation.

The film stars Samantha Bach as Meda Paavola, along

with Mitch Bolo, A.J. Farrell, Don Stolp Sr., Katie Zutter, Aubrey Freeman, Pasi Lautala, and Jaycie Forcia as supporting

actors.

The story follows a young half-Finnish, half-Native American woman who was raised by her Finnish aunt. When she

meets a man from the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, she

finds herself torn between two conflicting cultures. Mitch Bolo

plays Meda’s love interest, Neil Sheldon, in the film. “It has a

lot of different elements,” Bolo said. “It’s a love story, it has

comedic moments … it appeals to different audiences. It

touches on racism and biracial issues that most people aren’t

really aware of [in this area.]”

Early Spring Productions is an emerging film production

company located in the Jutila Center in Hancock. Michigan.

Subsequent to the world premiere, Mutt was shown at the Niiwin Akeaa Center on the Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community

College Campus on Friday, July 11, and Saturday, July 12,

2014. Additional showings will be held at the Forest Roberts

Theater, Northern Michigan University on Friday, August 8,

and Saturday, August 9, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. and at Michigan

Tech’s Rozsa Center on Friday, Sept. 12, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.

Entrance will be free to this show.

Following the show on June 27, Rick Allen, Producer, introduced the cast with an answer and question session. Below,

right to left: Rick Allen, Jaycie Forcia, Aubrey Freeman, Katie

Zutter, Donald Stolp, Sr., A.J. Farrell, Mitch Bolo, and Samantha Bach.

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

NEWS FROM THE OJIBWA SENIOR CITIZENS

August :

 August 6—12:15 p.m., Senior Meeting.



August 27—Pasty prep at 12:00 p.m. (right after lunch). We are

done by 3:00 p.m. and volunteers are needed!

August 28—Pasty sale at 5:00 a.m., or as early as you can get

there. We are done making pasties by 10:00 a.m., with cleanup and bagging pasties to follow. Volunteers are needed as

early as possible!

September:

 September 24—pasty prep.



September 25—regular pasty sale.

Reminder: Seniors who volunteer at the fundraising events become

eligible for our senior trips that will be held in December 2014.

Please volunteer, your assistance is much appreciated!

All Tribal Veterans’ Meeting at the Lighthouse, Sand

Point, will be held every third Wednesday of the month

at 1900 hours.

All Tribal Veterans are Welcome!

CENTER FOR NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH CHAMPIONS

FOR CHANGE ATTEND

MY BROTHER'S KEEPER EVENT WITH PRESIDENT

OBAMA

Senator Dorgan and four young Native male leaders

participated in White House event.

Washington, DC, July 21, 2014 -- Today, the Center for

Native American Youth's (CNAY) founder, former US Senator

Byron Dorgan and four Native youth Champions for Change

attended an event hosted by President Obama to announce

new commitments to the My Brother's Keeper initiative. The

event featured remarks from the President and dialogue with

youth in the audience. CNAY, a policy program at the Aspen

Institute created in 2011 by former US Senator and longtime

champion of American Indian issues Byron Dorgan, was allowed to select four youth leaders to attend. These youth,

who make up our country's most at-risk population, shared

Native American priorities; ensuring Native youth perspectives

were included in the discussion with President Obama.

"Obama's initiatives that will expand opportunities for

young men of color are very important and it is critical that he

continue to make tribal leaders and Native youth a part of the

agenda," commented Senator Dorgan. "Young Indian men too

often face some of the steepest barriers to opportunity in

America."

My Brother's Keeper is a White House effort aimed at addressing persistent gaps in opportunity facing young men of

color, including American Indian and Alaska Native youth (AI/

AN), and ensuring that all young people can reach their full

potential. The initiative was announced earlier this year and

the Center for Native American Youth has been working with

various agencies and partner organizations to include Native

American children in the President's efforts.

Dahkota Brown, a 15-year-old member of the Wilton Miwok

Tribe in Jackson, California, shared his perspective saying, "I

see the difficulties and struggles that follow us every day. Native boys are affected by the devastating statistics that haunt

Native Americans; we have the highest dropout rate, lowest

numbers represented in college, and young Native men have

the highest suicide rates among all ethnicities."

With support from the Native American Contractors Association these youth traveled from their tribal communities to

attend the event and talk about the priorities they see for

young men in tribal communities across the country. The Native American Contractors Association is a trade association

located in Washington, DC that advocates on behalf of tribes,

Alaska Native Corporations, and Native Hawaiian Organizations on issues relevant to federal contracting and economic

development.

"I am beyond excited that President Obama is creating

hope, success, and positive awareness for young men of color

through our own personal stories," said Vance Home Gun, a

20-year-old member of the Salish and Kootenai Tribes in Montana.

"I want to tell the president that having this opportunity to

be in the White House with him is a dream come true." remarked Keith Martinez, a youth from the Oglala Sioux Nation.

"It shows other young men on my reservation that they too

can do so through education."

CNAY works to shine a spotlight on Native children and

prioritize their needs at all levels of government, private and

public funding institutions, and within child advocacy organizations. In CNAY's outreach to over 3,500 Native youth across

the country, young people and tribal authorities have identified

priorities and challenges facing young Native men and

women. Racism, access to quality health care, and education

opportunities are serious needs experienced by youth.

CNAY continues to engage young male voices from Indian

Country to ensure the nation's First Americans are included in

My Brother's Keeper activities as well as other mentoring,

support networks, leadership opportunities, and skills to secure educational opportunities or successful job placement.

Catholic Community of Baraga County

Holy Name of Jesus

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha

Pastors

Father Corey Litzner

Father Nicholas Thompson

Confessions: Sunday before Mass

Sunday Mass 12:00 p.m.

353-6565

saintann@up.net

(5) Naanan

(6) Ningodwaaswi

KBIC OVW

Corner

The KBIC Office of Violence

Against Women is

requesting

the

youth to create

posters for the

Chelsey LaFernier

Memorial

Walk

which will be held

on October 4th.

Posters can be on

a standard size

poster

board

(approximately 2 x

3 feet). Prizes for

posters will be

given away at the

Chelsey LaFernier

Memorial

Walk.

Questions can be

directed to Cherie

Dakota at (906)

353-4596.

(7) Niizhwaaswi

Fishing Derby continues:

hugry bullheads ruled most of the day. However, the Grand

Champion Fisher-Kid caught two fish (Rock Bass and Yellow

Perch), that out-classed all other catches, and 8-year-old

Thomas Jack Edwards took home the Trophy and over $200

in prizes and gift certificates from local businesses and supporters! It was our goal for every Fisher-Kid to leave with a

prize. Our number one goal is providing a family oriented

fishing and fun experience. A special thank you for all the donors and volunteers.”

Donors:

24 hr. Bait—Northwood Guide Services, A-1

Toylets, American Legion Post 444, Artley’s Greenhouse,

Baraga County 4-H, Baraga County Chamber of Commerce,

Baraga County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Baraga

County Federal Credit Union, Baraga Lakeside Inn, Baraga

Stare Park—Michigan DNR, Baraga Telephone Company,

Bay Ambulance, Bay Auto, Bayshore Veterinary Clinic, Bayview Vision Clinic, BCMH Rehab/Fitness Center, BIA Forestry

and BIA Fire Control, Bianco’s Plbg & Htg, Border Grill, Central Upper Peninsula Sport Fishing Association, Copper

Country Ford of Houghton, Copper Country Trout Unlimited,

Culver’s Restaurant, Dairy Queen, Marcy & Dave Cella, Dave

Whitman Construction Inc., Downwind Sports, Dr. Ronald P.

D’Agostino, D.O., P.C., Eagle Radio, Erickson’s Tru-Value,

Family Video of Houghton, Fred Waara Chapter Trout Unlimited, Frostie Freeze, Gambles, Genoa National Fish Hatchery

U.S.F.W.S., Get’z Clothiers, Grandchamp, McBride & Prophet

CPA’s PC, Haataja Truck’n LLC, Hairsmiths (Red Ridge

Plaza), Hardee’s, Hilltop Restaurant, Holiday Station, Homestead Graphics & Design, Houghton Powersports, Huron Bay

Trading Post, Indian Country Sports, Irene’s Pizza, Java by

the Bay, Joe Brazeu & Son, Inc., Joey’s only Seafood and

Grill, Kohkonen Excavating, KBIC Cultural Committee, KBIC

Early Head Start/Child Development, KBIC Even Start, KBIC

Public Works Dept., KBIC THPO Office, KBIC Youth Office,

Keweenaw Bay Shrine Club, Keweenaw Green House, Keweenaw Veterinary Clinic, KBOCC, KBOCC-AISES, Kissell

Chevrolet, Kurt’s Korner, L’Anse Family Dentistry, L’Anse

Furniture Mart, L’Anse Golf Club, L’Anse Warden Electric

Company, L’Anse Bottled Gas, L’Anse Sentinel, Larry’s Market, Lute’s Corner Store, Michigan DNRE and State Park

Staff, Michigan Tech Employees Federal Credit Union, Mine

Shaft and Rock House Hardwood Grille, Mitch’s Trading Post,

Morin Fireworks, Ojibwa BP, Ojibwa Building Supply, Ojibwa

Casino Resort, Ojibwa Senior Citizens, Ottawa National Forest, Ottawa Sportsmen Club, Pat’s Auto & Sports Center,

Pat’s IGA, Pepsi Cola of Houghton, Peterlin Distributing,

Pines Convenience Center, Pizza Hut, Pizza Shack, Plum

Creek, Portage Lake Golf Course, Reliance Insurance

Agency, Scott and Lori Nicklas, South Shore Fishing Assoc.,

Inc., Sunshine Flower Shop, Superior Video of Baraga, Superior Watershed Partnership, Surplus Outlet, T.C. Electric,

Taco Bell, The Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum, Unique

Images, USFS, VFW Club L’Anse, Village of Baraga, Village

of L’Anse, Wilkinson’s, Whirl-I-Gig, Jim and Brenda Sullivan,

Sue Sullivan, Shawn Seppanen, Gene Mensch, and Heidi

Mensch.

Volunteers: Abebria Miron, Aiah Maskew, Andrew Kozich,

April Dowd, Ashley Beck, Ashley Chosa, Austin Durant, Bailey

Denomie, Brandon DeCota, Brenda Sullivan, Brian VanDyke,

Cassandra Alexander, Charlie Showaest, Chill Seppanen,

Curt Nieskes, Dana Thierry, Dave Cella, David DesRochers,

Erin Johnston, Evelyn Ravindran, Freddy Dakota, Gary

Hueckstaedt, Georgenia Earring, Hailey Lamb, Haley Denomie, Heidi Mensch, Holly Jennings, Jacob Haapapuro, Jaimee

Loonsfoot, Jen Eberly, Jessica Koski, Jim Sullivan, Jim Wilson, Jolene DeCota, Karen Anderson, Kassidey Beck, Kassidy Adams, Kelly Somero, Kiersten Loonsfoot, Klaudia

Ecker, Kyle Seppanen, Lynda Hueckstaedt, Lyndsey Mayo,

Makenzie Messer, Marcy Cella, Matthew Beck II, Mathew

Mattes, Max Rivas, Melissa Gleason, Melody Williams, Mike

Rodriguez, Nancy Lamb, Natasha Koss, Nate Simpson, Nathaniel Welsh, Peter Morin, Ron Hueckstaedt, III, Ron Hueckstaedt, Jr., Sarah Newman, Sean Spruce, Shane Bryan,

Shawn DesRochers, Shawn Seppanen, Shay Ekdahl, Sierra

Heikkinen, Stacey Davis, Stan Spruce, Stephanie Kozich, Sue

Sullivan, Tanya Swener, Travis Rajacic, Tristen Francois, Val

Gagnon, Wabanunqoquay Alakayak, Wausau Sandman Shelifoe, William Mattes, and Wyatte Walitalo.

(8) Ishwaaswi

The winner, Thomas Jack Edwards, and his family.

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Many participants enjoying the hay wagon ride.

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Lucas Swartz enjoyed the pony rides. He is assisted by his mother,

Luann Jossens.

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Smokey the Bear visiting with three participants, left to right, Shantell

Simmons, Quentin Supanich, and Keyshia Supanich.

KEWEENAW BAY OJIBWA

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO ATTEND

THE OPEN HOUSE OF THE

NEW WABANUNG CAMPUS,

770 N. MAIN ST., L’ANSE, MICHIGAN

THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2014

RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY

AT 1:00 P.M.

REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED

OJIWEMOWIN

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

MIINIKE GIIZIS—BLUEBERRY MONTH—AUGUST

Is your charitable organization planning on holding a raffle or selling raffle tickets on the L’Anse Indian Reservation?

Federal law, through the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, granted Tribes

m _ _ _ a _ (blueberry)

exclusive right to regulate gaming activity on Indian lands. Even if you or

the members of your organization are not tribal members, the Keweenaw

m _ i n _ g _ _ _ a n z h (blueberry plant)

Bay Indian Community Gaming Commission has the authority to regulate

your raffle. It is unlawful to game without a license.

o _ a t a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ n (blackberry)

Please contact the KBIC Gaming Commission Ofg _ _ h _ _ t _ (hot weather)

fice at (906) 353-4222 or stop by the office located at

the Tribal Center for an application and a copy of the

m _ _ _ o m _ _ (raspberry)

rules and regulations.

O _ _ i _ i _ (strawberry)

Application deadline for submission of ALL Class I

Drawings is 30 days and Class II Raffles is 60 days

16429 Bear Town, Rd.

_ _ _ _ z o (go swimming)

prior to your event. License Fee will be waived when

Baraga, MI 49908

the application is received within this timeline.

g a b _ _ _ _ w _ n (camp site)

The language page was designed

_ _ _ w _ _ a a s _ _ _ d e (around the fire)

from reference of A Concise Dictionary of Minnesota Ojibwe by John D.

_ _ n w _ _ _ _ m a _ (there is a good breeze)

Nichols and Early Nyholm.

o d _ _ _ g a a g _ _ _ n a _ _ _ w _ _ z h (blackberry bush)

m w

bagizo

miinagaawanzh

gizhaate

minwaanimad

m m

odatagaagominagaawanzh

giiwitaashkode

WORD LIST

miskomin

odeimin

odatagaagomin

miinan

gabeshiwin

(9) Zhaangaswi

FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ON

INDIAN RESERVATIONS (FDPIR)

NET MONTHLY INCOME STANDARDS*

(Effective October 1, 2013)

*The net monthly income standard for each household size

is the sum of the applicable Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) net monthly income standard and

the applicable SNAP standard deduction.

ASSISTANT TRIBAL ATTORNEY

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, located along the shoreline of Lake Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, is seeking an individual to fill the position

of Assistant Tribal Attorney. Candidates must possess the following:



Juris Doctor from an accredited Law School;

Must be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Michigan, or commitment to secure membership;

Eligible for admission to practice before the Federal Bar, or commitment to

secure such eligibility;

General knowledge of law with emphasis on applicable current case law,

statutes and regulations relating to Indian tribes;

Knowledge of and experience with the operation of court systems;

Individuals with experience in Indian law and litigation desired;

Excellent oral and written communication skills;

Must work effectively with other people at a variety of ages and levels;

Competency in various computer programs;

Able to work independently to get a project completed.

48 Contiguous United

States:

Household

Size

SNAP Net

Monthly

Income

Standard

SNAP

Standard Deduction

$ 958

$152

$1,110

$1,293

$152

$1,445

$1,628

$152

$1,780

$1,963

$163

$2,126

$2,298

$191

$2,489

$2,633

$219

$2,852

$2,968

$219

$3,187

$3,303

$219

$3,522

Hope E. Laramore, Personnel Director

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

16429 Beartown Road

Baraga, Michigan 49908

(906) 353-6623, ext. 4176

hope@kbic-nsn.gov

FDPIR Net

Monthly Income Standard

Each additional member

+ $335

Alaska:

Use this

amount

Household

Size

This position is located at the Keweenaw Bay Tribal Center, and is an in-house

position. Legal and/or Consulting firms need not apply. For more information,

please visit our web site at http://www.kbic-nsn.gov/personnel.htm or contact:

Use this

amount

SNAP Net

Monthly

Income

Standard

SNAP

Standard Deduction

$1,196

$260

$1,456

$1,615

$260

$1,875

$2,035

$260

$2,295

$2,454

$260

$2,714

$2,873

$260

$3,133

$3,292

$274

$3,566

$3,711

$274

$3,985

$4,130

$274

$4,404

Each additional member

LAKE SUPERIOR BAND OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS

FDPIR Net

Monthly Income Standard

+ $420

FDPIR Income Deductions—see 7 CFR 253.6(e)

Earned Income Deduction — Households with earned

income are allowed a deduction of 20 percent of their

earned income.

Dependant Care Deduction — Households that qualify

for the dependent care deduction are allowed a deduction

of actual dependent care costs paid monthly to a nonhousehold member.

Child Support Deduction — Households that incur the

cost of legally required child support to or for a nonhousehold member are allowed a deduction for the

amount of monthly child support paid.

Medical Expense Deduction — Households that incur

monthly medical expenses by any household member

who is elderly or disabled are allowed a deduction in the

amount of out-of-pocket medical expenses paid in excess

of $35 per month. Allowable medical expenses are provided at 7 CFR 273.9(d)(3).

Home Care Meal-Related Deduction — Households who

furnish the majority of meals for a home care attendant

are allowed an income deduction equal to the maximum

SNAP benefit for a one-person household. In Fiscal Year

2014, the amounts are as follows:

48 Contiguous U.S. States



October 1, 2013—October 31, 2013 = $200



October 1, 2013—October 31, 2013 = $200

November 1, 2013—September 30, 2014—$189

For Alaska, please select appropriate link below.

November 1, 2013—September 30, 2014—$189

See 7 CFR 272.7(b) for area designations in Alaska.

Standard Shelter/Utility Expense Deduction — Households that incur at least one monthly shelter or utility expense are allowed a standard income deduction (see

chart below). Allowable shelter/utility expenses are provided at 7 CFR 273.9(d)(6)(ii).

FY2014 FDPPIR Standard Shelter/Utility Expense Deductions - Based on Region*

Region

States Currently with

FDPIR Programs

Shelter/

Utility Deduction

Northeast/

Midwest

Michigan, Minnesota, New

York, Wisconsin

$400

Southeast/

Southwest

Mississippi, New Mexico,

North Carolina, Oklahoma,

Texas

$300

Mountain

Plains

Colorado, Kansas, Montana,

Nebraska, North Dakota,

South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming

$400

West

Alaska, Arizona, California,

Idaho, Nevada, Oregon,

Washington

$350

*If the geographic boundaries of an Indian reservation

extend to more than one region per the identified regional

groupings above, then a qualifying household has the

option to receive the appropriate shelter/utility expense

deduction amount for the State in which the household

resides or the State in which the State agency’s central

administrative office is located.

(10) Midaaswi

ATTENTION KBIC MEMBERS:

The following Committees have vacant seats:

Constitution Committee (6) seats

Culture Committee (7) seats

Election Board (3) seats

Land Claims Committee (4) seats

Gaming Commission (1) seat

Health Board (2) seats

Please submit your intention to apply by:

Phone: Robin @ (906) 353-4112,

E-mail: rroe@kbic-nsn.gov, or

Mail: Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

C/O Ogimaa Shalifoe

16429 Bear Town Road

Baraga, MI 49908

ATTENTION KBIC MEMBERS:

The following Committees have vacant seats:

Indian Child Welfare Committee (2) seats

Youth Committee (3) seats

KBIC Natural Resources Presents:

Please submit your intention to apply by:

Summary & Review

Proposed

Wildlife Stewardship Plan

Phone: Robin @ (906) 353-4112,

E-mail: rroe@kbic-nsn.gov, or

Mail: Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

C/O Ogimaa Shalifoe

16429 Bear Town Road

Baraga, MI 49908

Chippewa Room

Ojibwa Resort and Casino

Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014

12:00 p.m.

***You must be able to obtain a satisfactory clearance in

accordance with the Indian Child Protection and Family

Violence Prevention Act Background Investigations Policy

to apply for these committees.

ATTENTION ADULT TRIBAL MEMBERS:

The Tribal Council is accepting letters of intent for a three

year seat on the AANIKOOSING, INC. (corporation

owned by Tribe) Board of Directors.

The ideal candidate should be aware of the goals and culture of the Tribe, as well as demonstrate knowledge in

business management, administration, accounting, finance, Indian law, marketing, grants management, public

relations, and other related disciplines.

A Letter of Intent will be accepted through August 21, 2014

and should be mailed to:

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

C/O Ogimaa Shalifoe

16429 Bear Town Road

Baraga, MI 49908

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

Employment Opportunities

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



Assistant Tribal Attorney, 08/11/2014

On-call positions: Pharmacy Technician. Facility Attendant, Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Internal Sales Specialist, OVW

Unit Manager, Pharmacist, Receptionist/Clerical Worker, Receptionist,

Board Operator, Cashier, Account Executive/Sales, Pre-Primary

Teaching Assistant, Community Service Supervisor, Unit Manager,

Family Aide, Van Driver.

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 visit: www.ojibwa.com.

FREE LUNCH

KBIC Natural Resources Department is working on a draft of the KBIC Wildlife

Stewardship Plan. Now is the chance to see and hear about conservation and

monitoring plans for wildlife and habitat on and around the KBIC Reservation. A

draft copy is also available on the Natural Resources Department website http://

nrd.kbic-nsn.gov under publications. Please feel free to submit comments and

suggestions via email to Pam Nankervis at pnankervis@kbic-nsn.gov, and attend

a summary presentation with free lunch at noon on August 20, 2014, in the Chippewa Room of the Ojibwa Casino Resort. Input and opinions are valued. See

you there!

AUGUST 2014 Calendar Events



Aug. 2: Reg. Sat. Council Meeting, 9 am, Ojibwa Resort Conference

Rm;

Aug. 4: Constitutional Committee Meeting, 10 am,

Council Chambers;

Aug. 20: Veteran’s Meeting, 7 pm;

Aug. 28: Ojibwa Sr. Citizens’ Pasty Sale.

~ submitted by newsletter editor

Events occurring throughout KBIC are welcome to be listed on the Calendar of Events. Contact newsletter@kbic.nsn.gov to list your events. Some

events are more detailed FYI within the newsletter. For up-to-date event listings, visit www.ojibwa.com and click on calendar. For Youth events, see @

www.ojibwa.com, click on youth club, or contact 353-4643/Main Office at

Youth Club, or 353-4644 for the facility attendants or the Kitchen/craft

rooms.

(11) Ashi bezhig

Historic Zeba Indian Mission

United Methodist Church

1832—Present

Be watching for our Annual Camp Meetings this summer and

worship outdoors on Sundays, 9:00 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Stephen Rhoades

Church office 524-7939

Parsonage 524-7936

e-mail lumc@up.net

Permit No. 62

U.S Postage PAID

Big Rapids, MI 49307

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

16429 Bear Town Rd-Baraga, Mi 49908-9210

PRE-SORT STARDARD

(12) Ashi Niizh

Attention Voting Tribal Members

A Popular Referendum will be held to approve the Limited Partnership Purchase

Agreement between the KBIC and the Keweenaw Bay Developers Limited Partnership and the purchase agreement between

the KBIC and Robert V. Ross to acquire the

Baraga Lakeside Hotel and Marina properties for the purpose of building a new casino resort destination. Miigwech!!

August 2, 2014

Bingo Hall

12:00 p.m.

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