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The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwe

Onaabani Giizi – Crusty Moon - March 2020

Issue 188

Ojibwa Casino Marquette—Phase 1 Nearing Completion

Tribal Council Members:

Warren C. Swartz, Jr., President

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community is nearing completion of its

Phase I Ojibwa Casino Marquette

project. The new casino celebrated

its soft opening this past December

and will be fully operational in late

March.

The finishing touches are nearly

complete on the final addition to the

new casino, the Marquette Tavern.

The Tribe partnered with Dave

Anderson, founder of Famous

Dave’s BBQ, and Charlie Torgerson,

his longtime associate, to not only

develop the menu and related recipes, but to also design the space.

The restaurant will feature savory

meats that are smoked onsite, pizzas made from scratch and cooked

in the woodfired oven, along with local and regional foods and wines.

The entry into the new restaurant

boasts a wine display unlike any

other in the area.

There are several features that

were included in the design process.

As soon as customers enter the

space, they’ll notice the wall of wine

feature along with the whisky barrel

ceiling and one of the featured

Gary F. Loonsfoot, Jr., Vice-President

Kim Klopstein, Secretary

Toni J. Minton, Asst. Secretary

Doreen G. Blaker, Treasurer

Robert R.D. Curtis, Jr.

Eddy Edwards

Dale Goodreau

Randall R. Haataja

Susan J. LaFernier

Rodney Loonsfoot

Don Messer, Jr.

SPECIAL POINTS

OF INTEREST

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Ojibwa Casino Marquette

Nears Phase 1 Completion

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KBIC Tribal President Attends Meet and Greet Event

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Iskigamizigan

Held at KBIC

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KBIC One of Six Tribes Expanding Food Access

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Dial Help Offers Youth Services

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Criminal Report

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Deepest Sympathy

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Ojibwemowin

Workshop

Continues on page two.

(1) Bezhig

Iskigamizigan (Sugarbush) Workshop Combines

Past, Present, and Future Tribal Involvement

This past month, the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

held a forest foods workshop focusing on maple. Sixteen participants came together to discuss

KBIC historical maple production,

stories, personal accounts of

working a sugarbush, and what

and how we hope to involve people in the great cultural practice of

Iskigamizigan.

Much practical

knowledge was shared on how to

start tapping maples and boiling

sap into syrup, sugar, and candy.

Stay tuned for an outdoor,

hands-on workshop during the sap

flow (likely in mid-late March). We

will visit family sugarbushes on the

Reservation and see different

types of operations.

Contact

KBOCC dhadden@kbocc.edu or

KBIC Forester rmcdonald@kbicnsn.gov, (906) 353-4591 for more

information.

KBIC Tribal President Attends Meet and Greet Event

Ojibwa Casino Marquette continued:

“chalk board” walls. As they move

further into the space, their sight

will be drawn to the large bar and

the eight TV screens above it. Beyond that is the open to the floor

kitchen area, and to the left is

beautiful woodfired pizza oven.

The seating and color pallet will

take you back in time, while providing a warm, cozy, and inviting

atmosphere.

To celebrate the completion of

Phase I of the new casino, a

Grand Opening celebration will

take place in late May. The celebration is in the final stages of

planning, and a headliner act has

been secured for the new 1200

seat event center. The celebration

will also include cash giveaways

and many other specials throughout the casino.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

KBIC Tribal President Warren

“Chris” Swartz, Jr. (left) attended a

meet and greet event with Senator

Gary Peters (right) to discuss

Tribal issues with other Michigan

Tribal Leaders on Wednesday,

February 19, 2020, in Lansing,

Michigan. The meet and greet

event was held in conjunction with

the Tribal State Forum and the

United Tribes of Michigan meeting.

(Photo compliments of Danielle Webb).

March 2020 Calendar:

Mar. 6 — Constitution Committee Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Tribal Center;

 Mar. 13 — Tribal Water Day, 9:00 a.m., Ojibwa Casino Bingo Hall.

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~ submitted by newsletter editor

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Is your charitable organization

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

Federal law, through the Indian

Gaming Regulatory Act, granted

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

you or the members of your organization are not tribal members, the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Gaming Commission has the authority to

regulate your raffle. It is unlawful to

game without a license.

Please contact the KBIC Gaming

Commission Office at (906) 353-4222

or stop by the office located at the

Tribal Center for an application and a

copy of the rules and regulations.

Application deadline for submission

of ALL Class I Drawings is 30 days

and Class II Raffles

is 60 days prior to

your event. License

Fee will be waived

when the application

16429 Bear Town, Rd.

is received within this

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timeline.

Is it true that food can affect my mood?

~ By Dr. Dale Schmeisser

bles are rich in vitamins and minerals and many other

March, as the saying goes, “comes in like a lion

antioxidants that optimize brain function and outlook.

and goes out like a lamb.” If only. In the U.P.,

They can boost your energy level and strength, which

March can stay lion-like all month. We’ve all been

is always good for mood. Too much sugar and other

in blizzards on March 31, and covered our Easter

refined carbohydrates (white bread, white rice, etc)

finery in our parkas. On the other hand, March is

can cause blood sugar swings that can lead to a

the month when we all start thawing out a little.

mood slump and overeating. We should all be shootWe see longer days and more sunlight, and this

ing for 2-3 cups of veggies daily, and 1 to 2 cups of

can help brighten our moods and move us to be a

fruit. If you are dealing with a chronic health problem

little more active.

such as diabetes, fruit can be adjusted downward and

In Ojibwa tradition this time of year is noted as

vegetables be increased, but don’t shortchange yourOnaabani giizis Mii o'apii onaabanak (the Moon

self on these valuable foods.

when the crust is on the snow) and the start of

Increase activity. True, it’s not nutrition. But

Ziissbaakdoke giizas (Sugar Moon). These dethere is no question that activity helps mood in many

scriptions of season are such appropriate ways to

ways, including changes in brain chemistry that brightlook at the natural world and the peoples’ activities

ens mood. I have worked with a psychiatrist who acin it. It affects the way we think about what’s to

tually prescribed activity for his patients, to improve

come and our general mood. In her book The Birthe way that they responded to their medications. It’s

chbark House, Louise Erdrich describes this time

important. Do what you can to take a walk indoors or

of year as a time when food was not too abundant,

outdoors. If mobility is limited, find a chair exercise

yet when the people prepared for sugar bush and

video (there are dozens, ranging from 10 to 45 minother spring activities. Relief, along with anticipatutes, and they are free). Do an internet search for

ing the activities to be accomplished in easier

“youtube chair exercises”. Just move along with the

weather which is not so different from the way we

trainer, adjust your program to your abilities and limiexperience March now.

tations.

Late winter can be a time when mood slumps,

however, and there is some evidence that what we

TRIBAL COURT CRIMINAL SENTENCES

eat, and our general nutritional health, affects

mood. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can conThe Tribal Court has agreed to comtinue well into March and April in our cold climate.

ply with the request of the KeWe know that it’s affected by exposure to light, so

weenaw Bay Indian Community’s

as the days get longer we should all make an effort

CEO’s Office to publish criminal sento get outdoors during daylight hours, even if we

tencing on a routine basis.

need to stay bundled up.

Beverly Ann Cardinal, case #20-014, §3.1308, DisVitamin D. Some of the benefit of sun expoobedience of a lawful court order – 1st offense

sure on our moods may be that skin exposed to

Sentencing on 02/05/2020, #20-014, §3.308:

light will manufacture vitamin D, which we now

1. Forty-five days jail to be served on tether. Defenknow can support a brighter mood (along with

dant shall be financially responsible for the cost of

bone health and the immune system). A large fraclodging and any expenses incurred while incarcertion of the population in the UP has a low vitamin D

ated.

level in their blood, indicating that they are deficient

2. Defendant shall obtain a substance abuse screenin the vitamin. Food sources of vitamin D are liming and follow the recommendations of the screenited: it’s added to milk, some yogurts and fortified

ing until successfully discharged.

cereals. Vitamin D occurs naturally in some fish

3. Payment Probation.

like salmon, tuna and halibut, in egg yolk and liver,

Joseph Jossens, case #18-043, §31706, Controlled

as well as some mushrooms and greens. But consubstance (distribution of Methamphetamine) –

sumption of these foods doesn’t always meet re1st offense

quirement, so discuss with your health provider

Sentencing on 02/06/2020, #18-043, §3.1706:

whether a supplement of vitamin D3 would be ap1. Fine $1,000.00, suspended pending successful

propriate.

completion of banishment.

Omega-3 fatty acids. Fats that are rich in

2. One-hundred-eighty days jail, credit for 173 days

omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to improve

jail, seven days jail to be served. Defendant shall

mild depression symptoms, particularly in women.

be financially responsible for the costs of lodging

Rich sources are ocean salmon, herring, sardines,

and any expenses incurred while incarcerated.

tuna, flax seed oil, and some leafy greens. Our

3. The Defendant is banished indefinitely from the

Lake Superior salmon is, unfortunately, not a great

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Reservation,

source of these fats, yet Lake Superior Whitefish is

which shall commence when the Defendant is rea pretty good source. Americans tend to consume

leased from jail. The Defendant may petition the

low levels of omega-3 fatty acids, and we consume

Court to lift the banishment after a period of no less

excessive amounts of other fat categories

than two (2) years and after certain conditions

(saturated and omega-6 fatty acids) that can interhave been met.

fere with the way the omega-3 fats work. Consider

Joseph Jossens, case #19-025, §8.901, Contempt

adding some fatty fish to your diet a couple times

of court – 1st offense

per week. If you are considering a supplement,

Sentencing on 02/06/2020, #19-025, §8.901:

discuss it with your health provider first.

1. Fine $500.00, suspended.

Anti-oxidant rich, whole foods diet. The best

2. One-hundred-eighty days jail, credit for 82 days

evidence so far for supporting mood is to maintain

jail, 38 days jail to be served, suspend 60 days jail

a diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables, and low

pending successful completion of all terms of banin sugar and processed foods. Fruits and vegetaishment order.

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To be added to the mailing list or to correct your

mailing address, contact the enrollment office at

(906) 353-6623 ext. 4113.

Michael John Uren

(May 10, 1982—February 5, 2020)

Michael

John Uren, age

37, of Houghton, MI, passed

away on February 5, 2020, at

Aspirus

Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium,

MI.

was

born May 10,

1982,

L'Anse, MI, the

son of John

and

Marilyn

(Hamm) Uren.

He is survived

by his fiancé: Jacqueline Jossens of

Zeba; his children: Nevaeh, Kevin,

Emma, and Jackson; father: John Uren

of Jackson, MI; mother: Marilyn Uren of

Ontonagon, MI; maternal grandparents:

Charles and Marilyn Loonsfoot of

Baraga; paternal grandmother: Val Uren

of Higgins Lake, MI; and numerous

aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather: John Uren, Sr.

Michael enjoyed spending time with

his children. He was a stay at home

dad and took care of and loved his children dearly. All of his family meant the

world to him. He enjoyed playing poker,

fishing, and hanging with friends. Michael was a proud member of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, 5-7:00 p.m. at Jacobson

Funeral Home in L'Anse, and on

Wednesday, February 12, 2020, prior to

funeral services. Funeral services were

held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at

the funeral home with Deacon John

Cadeau officiating. A luncheon feast

followed at the Ojibwa Senior Center in

Baraga, MI. Burial will be in the spring

at the Assinins Cemetery.

The Jacobson Funeral Home assisted the family.

William L. “Bill” Swartz

(April 14, 1929—February 2, 2020)

William

“Bill”

Swartz, age

90,

L’Anse, MI,

p a s s e d

away at his

home

Sunday,

February 2,

2020.

was born in L’Anse, on April 14, 1929,

the son of the late John “Mickey” and

Clara (Knapp) Swartz.

Bill graduated from L’Anse High

School in 1947, where he played football

and ran track. He had sailed on the

Great Lakes for five years, two of those

years were during the summer of his

Junior and Senior years of high school.

During that time, he would always come

home on leave to help support his family.

Bill served in the United States Army

during the Korean War. Following his

honorable discharge from the Army, he

attended Michigan Technological University on the GI Bill and received his

bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Bill was employed by Baker

Perkins in Saginaw, MI, for over 20

years where he became the Engineering

Manager of a world-wide bakery equipment manufacturer. After working in

lower peninsula for all these years, and

raising a family, he had the opportunity

to move back to the U.P. and jumped at

the chance. He finished his working career at American Fabricators located

south of Sault Ste. Marie, where he was

the Plant Manager of an induction heating coil manufacturer, located at the old

Kincheloe AFB. He moved to Pequaming, MI, after retiring, where he enjoyed

the company of all his family and friends

who he truly loved and cared about.

Bill married the love of his life, the

former Anna Wallin, in Baraga, MI, on

October 30, 1953. She preceded him in

death on April 3, 2017. Bill was a member of the Zeba Indian Mission United

Methodist Church, former member of

the L’Anse Hospital Board, Keweenaw

Bay Indian Community, L’Anse VFW

#3897, L’Anse American Legion Post

#144, and the Skanee Bunny Club. Bill

enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, playing cards, visiting, and gardening.

Bill is survived by his loving sons:

Bruce (Valerie) Swartz of Navarre, Ohio,

and Gary (Diane Koskela) Swartz of

Chassell, MI; grandchildren: Brian,

Stephanie, and Anna; great grandchildren: Brielle Grace and Ari Vivian; brothers: Ward (Nancy) Swartz of Millington,

MI, and Roland (Cheryl “Dodo”) Swartz

of L’Anse; sister: Amelia “Dolly” Sapcut

of Baraga; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is also survived

by his very good friend, fellow card

player and care giver, Carol Eilola. Bill

was preceded in death by his parents;

his wife; his son, Brian "Bims"; brothers:

Wayne, Clyde, Jerry, and infant brother

Baby Blue; and his sister: Pearl Thoresen.

A memorial funeral service for Bill

was held at 11 a.m., Monday, February

10, 2020, at the Reid Funeral Service

and Chapel, L’Anse, with Pastor Nathan

Reed officiating. The family greeted

friends at the funeral chapel on Monday

from 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral

service. Baraga County area veterans,

under the direction of the Baraga American Legion Post #444 conducted military honors at 10:30 am. The family

held a fellowship and luncheon at the

Zeba Hall immediately following the services.

The Reid Funeral Service and

Chapel of L’Anse assisted the family.

Anita Roselee Madosh

(August 12, 1956—February 20, 2020)

Anita Roselee

Madosh, age 63,

Cho cola y

Township,

walked

Thursday morning, February 20,

2020, at her

home, in the

comforting care

of her family.

Born August 12, 1956, in Marquette,

MI, the daughter of Leander August and

Clara (Hilliard) Madosh, Nita was raised

in Marquette, and she graduated from

Marquette Senior High School, Class of

1996. During her working career, she

was employed in maintenance with

Michigan Bell Telephone and later at

Wal-Mart.

In her leisure moments, she enjoyed

going to the casino, sightseeing trips,

and especially watching children, who

affectionately called her “Auntie Nita”.

She was a member of the Keweenaw

Bay Indian Community.

Nita is survived by her son: Brian Allen Johnson of Chocolay Township; sisters: Genevieve “Jeannie” (Gerald) Terando of Morris, IL, Nora Madosh of Orange Park, FL, Lana Rosenthal of Fond

du Lac, WI, and Sharon (Dave) Schnorr

of Fond du Lac, WI; a brother: Jon Glen

(Debbie) Trevillion of Negaunee.

She was preceded in death by her parents; step-father: Raymond Trevillion;

sister: Judy Smith; and brothers: Gerald

Madosh and Leander “Lee” (the late

Lorraine) Madosh.

Traditional Native American ceremonies were held at the Ojibwa Community Center, located behind the Ojibwa

Casino in Harvey, MI, on Sunday, February 23, 2020, beginning at 3:00 pm

until 7:00 pm, with a feast held.

Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services of Marquette assisted the family.

KBIC SENIORS TAX PREPARATION

REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM

Eligible Seniors: Enrolled KBIC Members 55 years of age and older residing

in Baraga County or on the Marquette

Trust property.

How the Program Works: Eligible seniors will receive reimbursement up to

$100 for their 2019 tax return preparation. This year’s program also provides

reimbursement up to $26 for completion

of your 2019 Home Heating Credit return.

To qualify for reimbursement, eligible

seniors must use a tax preparer who

has been issued a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) by the Internal

Revenue Service.

The Lake Superior Community Development Corporation and Sally

Snyder are excluded from the program.

To receive your reimbursement, please

turn in your original receipt to the Administrative Specialist in the CEO’s Office. Please allow up to 10 business

days for payment processing. (Reimbursement for personal returns only, business returns are not

covered.)

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Keweenaw Bay Indian Community wishes our

Ojibwa Seniors who are 80-years and older this month

a very Happy Birthday!

Janice J Converse

Leo S. Durant

William E. Freese

John Y Laux

Karen A. Keck

Earl R. Otchingwanigan

Gary L. Robillard

Annette M. Settlemoir

To know how to grow old is the master-work of wisdom, and

one of the most difficult chapters in the great art of living.

~ Henri Frederic Amiel

Please let our Enrollment

Office know if someone

was missed or information

is incorrect by calling (906)

353-6623, ext. 4111.

~ Miigwech

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Six Tribes in Michigan Show Success Expanding Tribal Food Access

“The tribal food programs have assisted my family in making a healthier lifestyle switch that will last

a lifetime. We will continue to use the tools gifted to

us and share the knowledge with family, friends, and

the community, “said Kristine Maki, a Tribal citizen of

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community.

The Michigan Tribal Food Access Collaborative

started in April 2017, a partnership between six Federally Recognized Tribes, Inter-Tribal Council of

Michigan, Michigan Health Endowment Fund, and

Michigan Public Health Institute. The project enhances the nutrition landscape in tribal communities. Participating tribes included Bay Mills Indian

Community, Hannahville Indian Community, Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, Little Traverse Bay

Bands of Odawa Indians, Nottawaseppi Huron Band

of the Potawatomi, and Pokagon Band of Potawatomi.

Hannahville Indian Community located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan is one of many tribal communities looking to help families increase their access to healthy whole foods at affordable prices,

which is difficult in rural communities. “The Michigan

Tribal Food Access Collaborative allowed us to

stretch our range of outreach to those community

members who would benefit from nutrition education

and activities,” said Kelly Hansen, Hannahville Indian Community Health Educator

In two years, participating tribes went from 47 to

106 community partners. Community outreach activities included: nutrition education, cooking

classes, food tastings, and distribution of materials.

Tribes reported hosting 29 events in year one reaching about 900 people and 286 events in year two

reaching about 17,040 people, collectively.

Elizabeth Leffler, Community Health Outreach

Supervisor, Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Department of Health Services reported, “One of the biggest changes the program has helped to impact was

getting a policy in place with medical providers to

have them initiate conversations around BMI and

health concerns during children’s wellness appointments. Providers are having these conversations

with families earlier and completing referrals for atrisk children to work with a dietician for three

months.”

Tribal healthcare providers were given a variety

of resources, education, and tools focused on health

behaviors, risk prevention, pediatric nutrition, and referrals to improve pediatric obesity screening rates

and monitoring for their patient populations. At least

four tribal health centers and a number of other communities through the National Native Network received training on improving the effective use of patient data within the electronic health record, education on pediatric obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other

health and nutrition related topics.

Each tribe completed a food resource assessment to capture a snapshot of food access points in

their communities. Emily VanderKlok, Community

Health Outreach Manager, Nottawaseppi Huron

Band of Potawatomi noted that, “Our food distribution has really improved on the reservation. We’ve

made strong relationships with local farms, with one

of them bringing veggie boxes once a week. We’ve

also incorporated these veggie boxes into some targeted population programs, including the maternalinfant program and the youth program.

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“I feel that the Michigan Tribal Food Access Collaborative has allowed a unique opportunity for our

community. We have been able for the first time

ever to work with youth in a full circle educational,

scientific, and cultural process of the importance of

gardening, and being seed savers for our community. We are hoping to reach more people each year

with this effort. Future plans are for the children to

sell garden vegetables at the Bay Mills and Brimley

Farmer’s Market, along with sharing the knowledge

they obtained with family. I am very excited to see

this work continue and watch the children become

leaders in growing sustainable healthy foods for

community members to consume,” said Angela

Johnston, MTFAC Coordinator at Bay Mills Indian

Community.

Through continued commitment of local and

statewide partners, the tribes participating in the

Michigan Tribal Food Access Collaborative hope to

continue to build on these early multi-component

successes in the future by engaging local convenience stores to provide more fresh whole food options, expanding the learning community, continuing

to work with health providers and clinics as well as

children and families to educate on healthy Anishinaabe lifestyles and eating.

Dial Help Offers Youth Services

The mental health of teens is a huge topic in the

country and here in the Upper Peninsula. Suicide

rates have been on the rise since 1999, with suicide

now the #2 cause of death for youth ages 10 and up.

Dial Help developed the Youth One-Stop (YOS) Program with the unofficial motto “the buck stops here”

when it comes to the well-being of young people in

the Copper Country. With this program, funded by

Portage Health Foundation, trained staff work to provide complete wrap-around care to make sure no

child falls through the cracks.

“The schools can call us in when a student is in

crisis, but we also have standing times where our

staff is in the school available for drop-ins,” said

Kara Eastling, YOS Coordinator and LLPC. “They

can come in for any kind of support—whether

they’re just having a rough day or dealing with more

serious stuff. Our Crisis Specialists deescalate the

situation and help the kids create safety plans to

cope short-term. We also connect them to other

professionals for long-term care when they need it.”

YOS services include:

 Mobile Response Teams to provide face-to-face

support

 Follow-up services to check in with youth by

phone call or text

 Family support services to help promote healing

as family

 Referral to resources and treatment system navigation

 Free counseling to youth who can’t access it elsewhere

 24/7 crisis line

“Portage Health Foundation funded the YOS because they saw that local youth were struggling, and

they thought the program had a potential for impact,”

said Rebecca Crane, Dial Help Executive Director.

“As we see outcomes for these kids getting better, it

makes us excited about having an even bigger imContinues on page nine.

Dial Help Offers Youth Services continued:

pact if we eventually expand.” This program is available in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon Counties. You can learn more by contacting

Kara Eastling, LLPC at keastling@dialhelp.org or

(906) 231-9294, or by searching the hashtag

#DialHelpYOS. More information about Dial Help is

available at www.dialhelp.org. Contact their crisis line

24/7/365 at (906) 482-HELP or (800) 562-7622, by

texting 35NEEDS (906-356-3337), or online at their

website. Learn more about Portage Health Foundation at www.phfgive.org.

STATE LAND BANK AUTHORITY

Second round of demolition grants available to

help rural communities fight blight

State Land Bank rolls out $250,000 in grants to eliminate blight in counties with

50,000 or less residents

LANSING, Mich. – The State Land Bank Authority

announced Tuesday they are rolling out a second

round of Michigan Rural Community Demolition

Grants. Smaller communities in Michigan can apply

for a $50,000 grant to help eliminate blight and revitalize their communities.

The funds, available to Michigan county land

banks and local units of government in counties with

populations under 50,000, are designed to help communities remove vacant and abandoned structures

from their neighborhoods and prepare for future developments that spark business investment and provide good jobs for residents. Applications are due

Friday, March 13, 2020, at 5 p.m.

“We’ve seen great success within this past year

and are very excited to be rolling out a second wave

of grants,” State Land Bank Interim Director Jeff Huntington said. “We look forward to working with our upcoming group of grant recipients to help continue the

development of vibrant communities as well as usher

in new economic opportunities.”

Nine communities received funding last year to demolish abandoned and blighted structures in their

communities. These demolition projects were completed throughout the fall and paved the way for new

community gathering places, commercial units, and

residential housing.

The one-time fund appropriation was spearheaded

by Senator Jim Stamas and highlights the importance

of supporting rural communities.

“Our rural communities and small towns are home

to nearly two-thirds of Michigan families and represent

the foundation of our economy and way of life,”

Stamas said. “I look forward to seeing this effective

program continue to help our smaller communities remove blighted structures, return the land back to productive use, and attract new development and opportunities.”

The maximum award per proposal is $50,000 and

can be used toward vacant and abandoned, blighted

commercial or residential structures. Proposals will

be evaluated based on their anticipated impact in promoting public safety, enhancing economic development, public and private investment in the project, and

alignment with the community vision or other place

making efforts.

Municipalities interested in applying for funds can

learn more at Michigan.gov/LandBank.

INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE

Great Lakes Indian Fish &

Wildlife

Commission

(GLIFWC) is happy to announce available internships

for its 2020 GLIFWC Summer

Internship Program! In 2020,

GLIFWC will be offering 16

unique internships from its

various divisions, including

Biological Services, Planning and Development,

Public Information, Enforcement, and Administration.

Through this internship program, college students will work one-on-one with their GLIFWC

mentors in various divisions and learn about necessary coursework, college degrees, and trainings

which result in gainful employment in a multitude of

careers, including natural resource and stewardship careers with tribes. Also, students will participate in a variety of traditional Anishinaabe cultural

events and learn about the importance of treaty reserved rights to the Anishinaabe people and their

history in preserving these rights.

Complete applications (as outlined within the

Opportunity Announcement) are due by March 6th,

2020, by 4:30 PM CST.

Internship Position Descriptions will also be

available for viewing at www.glifwc.org under the

“Employment” section.

KBIC SENIORS - TAX PREPARATION

REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM

Eligible Seniors: Enrolled KBIC Members 55 years

of age and older residing in Baraga County or on

the Marquette Trust property.

How the Program Works: Eligible seniors will receive reimbursement up to $100 for their 2019 tax

return preparation. This year’s program also provides reimbursement up to $26 for completion of

your 2019 Home Heating Credit return.

To qualify for reimbursement, eligible seniors must

use a tax preparer who has been issued a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) by the Internal Revenue Service.

The Lake Superior Community Development

Corporation and Sally Snyder are excluded

from the program.

To receive your reimbursement, please turn in your

original receipt to the Administrative Specialist in

the CEO’s Office. Please allow up to 10 business

days for payment processing. (Reimbursement for

personal returns only, business returns are not

covered.)

BIA Scholarship Deadline

The deadline to apply for a BIA Scholarship for

the 2020-21 academic year is May 1, 2020.

Applicants must be enrolled KBIC members, legal residents of Michigan attending a two or four

year accredited Michigan college in pursuit of a

two or four year degree and must complete the

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

Applications are available from the Education

Office, Keweenaw Bay Tribal Center, 16429 Beartown Rd. Baraga MI 49908.

For more information, please contact the Education Office at (906) 353-4117.

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

ANA ENVIRONMENTAL

BIOLOGIST: Six-month full

time position, (funded

March 6, 2020, until September 29, 2020), for the

Great Lakes Indian Fish

and Wildlife Commission

(GLIFWC), located on the

Bad River Reservation at

Odanah, WI. GLIFWC serves 11 Ojibwe tribes

in the implementation and management of

treaty harvesting rights. (Administration for Native Americans/BIA In-kind funded at 100%

time).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The ANA

Environmental Biologist will:

1. Finalize edits for an Addendum to the Traditional Food Contamination and Food Safety

Reports as per the direction of the Program

Director and GLIFWC Biological Services

Director.

2. Present the Addendum to the Traditional

Food Contamination and Food Safety Report to GLIFWC’s Board of Commissioners

(BOC), Voigt Intertribal Task Force (VITF),

and Lakes Committees and GLIFWC’s Advisory and General Input Group of Elders

(GAAGIGE), with Program Director.

3. Review chemical, biological, and physical

contaminants risk of traditional foods to prepare outreach materials.

4. Consult with GLIFWC’s Policy Analyst in the

drafting of a Tribal Model Food Codes to

ensure the codes are based upon sound

science and effectively protect human

health within tribal communities.

5. Provide community outreach to assist tribal

communities in reducing biological, chemical and physical risks from traditional

Ojibwe foods through participation in roundtable discussions, workshops, and development of training materials.

6. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors of Science in

fields such Environmental Science, Wildlife

toxicology, Chemistry or a related area), preferred excellent scientific writing skills.

1. Demonstrated ability to draft scientific documents and possess an understanding of research including: 1) the application of standard scientific principles, theories, and concepts; 2) utilization of QAQC plans; 3) laboratory testing results; and 4) statistical

analysis.

2. Demonstrated high degree of skill in written

and oral communications and statistical

analysis.

3. Experience working with Native American

communities, elders, and tribal harvesters.

4. Willing and able to travel within the MN, WI,

MI area.

5. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be

insurable.

6. Indian Preference will be applied consistent

with GLIFWC Policies and the federal Indian

Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (PL 93-638).

SALARY: The starting salary range for this position is $39,707 - $43,679 depending upon

qualifications and experience. GLIFWC offers

a full range of benefits including health insurance, retirement plan, disability insurance, and

life insurance.

TO APPLY: Send resume, cover letter and

three references to: Jim Thannum, Director of

Planning and Development, Great Lakes Indian

Fish and Wildlife Commission, P.O. Box 9 ,

Odanah, WI 54861

jthannum@glifwc.org

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: March

6, 2020, (4:00 pm CST).

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FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ON

INDIAN RESERVATIONS (FDPIR)

FY 2018 NET MONTHLY INCOME STANDARDS*

(Effective Oct. 1, 2019 to Sept. 30, 2020)

*The net monthly income standard for each household size

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

the applicable SNAP standard deduction.

48 Contiguous United

States:

Household

Size

Use this

amount

SNAP Net

Monthly

Income

Standard

SNAP

Standard Deduction

FDPIR Net

Monthly Income Standard

$1,005

$160

$1,165

$1,354

$160

$1,514

$1,702

$160

$1,862

$2,050

$170

$2,220

$2,399

$199

$2,598

$2,747

$228

$2,975

$3,095

$228

$3,323

$3,444

$228

$3,672

Each additional member

+ $349

Alaska:

Use this

amount

Household

Size

SNAP Net

Monthly

Income

Standard

SNAP

Standard Deduction

FDPIR Net

Monthly Income Standard

$1,255

$273

$1,528

$1,691

$273

$1,964

$2,127

$273

$2,400

$2,563

$273

$2,836

$2,999

$273

$3,272

$3,435

$285

$3,720

$3,870

$285

$4,155

$4,306

$285

$4,591

Each additional member

+ $436

Word list

iskigamizigan

mikwam

anit

ziigwan

zoogipon

bimose

giigoonyike

gizhiiyaadae

_ i k w _ _ (ice)

_ _ m _ _ e (she walks along)

g i z _ _ _ y _ _ d a e (she skates fast)

_ s k _ _ a m _ z i g a _ (sugar camp)

z o _ _ _ p o n (it snows)

_ i i g _ _ _ (it is spring)

_ n _ t (a fish spear)

g _ _ g _ _ n y _ _ e (she fishes)

The language page

ojibwe.lib.umn.edu/~

was

designed

from

reference

http://

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Keweenaw Bay Indian

Community

Office of Child Support

Services

P.O. Box 490, Baraga, MI 49908

Phone: 906-353-4566

Fax: 906-353-8132

“YOUR Children …

OUR Priority”

We provide the following

services:

• Paternity Establishment

• Establishment of Child Support

• Outreach Services

• Mediation

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 STANDARD

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REMINDER: Starting October 1, 2020, you will need REAL ID to fly in the United States. What is

a REAL ID? REAL ID can be any of the following:

 Your driver’s license or State ID Card only if it includes the REAL ID star.

 Your Enhanced Driver’s License or Enhanced State ID Card (with or without the REAL ID star).

 A valid U.S. passport or passport card or other document listsd at TSA.gov.

 A Native American Tribal I.D.

How will REAL ID affect me? Beginning October 1, 2020, you must have a REAL ID—compliant

document to board domestic flights and enter certain federal facilities, nuclear power plants, and

U.S. military bases. REAL ID is a federal law passed after 9/11. For more information at REAL ID,

visit Michigan.gov/REALID.

This is a copy of a public record, reproduced as it was published. It is not legal advice, and it may not be the version a court would rely on. Check the official source before you cite it.