The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwe (2016)

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The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwe

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NMU HOLDS 23RD ANNUAL “LEARNING TO WALK

TOGETHER” TRADITIONAL POWWOW, KEWEENAW BAY

INDIAN COMMUNITY MEMBERS PARTICIPATE

Tribal Council Members:

Warren C. Swartz, Jr. , President

Jennifer Misegan, Vice-President

Susan J. LaFernier, Secretary

Toni J. Minton, Asst. Secretary

Doreen G. Blaker, Treasurer

Robert R.D. Curtis, Jr.

Frederick Dakota

Eddy Edwards

Randall R. Haataja

Michael F. LaFernier, Sr.

Gary F. Loonsfoot, Sr.

Donald Shalifoe, Sr.

SPECIAL POINTS

OF INTEREST

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Left to right, Ray Cadotte, Head Male Dancer, (Mt. Pleasant); Kayla Dakota, Miss Keweenaw Bay,

(KBIC); Julie Whitepigeon, Head Female Dancer, (Mt. Pleasant); and Glen Bressette, Sr., Head Veteran

Dancer, (KBIC).

Northern Michigan University’s (NMU) Annual “Learning To Walk Together” Powwow

was held on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at the

Vandament Arena on NMU’s campus. The

powwow is always well attended by Native

American communities throughout the Upper

Peninsula of Michigan, downstate Michigan,

and Wisconsin, including the Keweenaw Bay

Indian Community who provides essential

support for this mid-March event. Glen Bressette, Sr., KBIC, led the KBIC Veteran’s

Honor Guard along with Head Dancers; Royalty; and a vast number of Traditional, Fancy,

and Jingle Dress Dancers, into the arena.

Julie Whitepigeon and Ray Cadotte (both

Saginaw Chippewa) served as Head Dancers

for this event. Twice crowned, Miss Keweenaw Bay, Kayla Dakota, was seen representing KBIC throughout the arena, enjoying

many of the Inter-tribals, the Jingle Dress exhibition, and many honor dances. Bahweting

Singers served as Host Drum with invited

drums: Crazy Boy, Mukwaa Gizik, and Sturgeon Bay Singers. Emcee, Stanley Spruce,

and Co-Emcee, Mitch Bolo, (both KBIC), kept

everyone informed of the events, and things

moved quite smoothly. This year’s Arena Director, Robert Blackdeer, was very attentive to the arena needs, and Firekeeper,

Sam Doyle, kept the sacred fire well attended.

A grand feast was held between the

grand entries at the Jacobetti Center

where a Hand Drum Competition was

also held.

Kristina Misegan, (KBIC), and the former Miss Keweenaw Bay 2013, served

as the powwow chairperson for this

year’s event. Kristina, a sophomore at

NMU, welcomed all to the Native American Students Association (NASA) Annual

Powwow. Kristina said, “Putting this

powwow together has taken a tremendous amount of work, and it couldn’t be

possible without all the generous businesses, tribes, volunteers, drum groups,

dancers, and vendors. The NASA is

very thankful for all the support we did

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

receive, and I hope everyone had a deFather and son Traditional Dancers, (KBIC), Rodney lightful time!

Loonsfoot (left), and Joey Loonsfoot (right).

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KBIC Participates at NMU

Learning To Walk Together

Powwow

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Secretarial Election Notice for

KBIC

Lake Superior Fishery Management—Top Priority

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Anishinaabe Ziinzibaak

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Ojibwa Senior Citizens News

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New Employees

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Deepest Sympathy

April is Alcohol

Awareness Month

~ A message from Mindy A. Lantz, RN Public Health Nurse

Drinking too much alcohol increases

people’s risk of injuries, violence, drowning, liver disease, and some types of cancer. This April, during Alcohol Awareness

Month, I encourage you to educate yourself and your loved ones about the dangers of drinking too much.

In Michigan alone, there have

been over 500,000 drunk driving accidents

within the past year. To spread the word

and prevent alcohol abuse, KBIC DHHS is

joining other organizations across the

country to honor Alcohol Awareness

Month.

If you are drinking too much, you can

improve your health by cutting back or

quitting. Here are some strategies to help

you cut back or stop drinking:

Limit your drinking to no more than one

drink a day for women or two drinks a day

for men.

 Keep track of how much you drink.

 Choose a day each week when you

will not drink.

 Don’t drink when you are upset.

 Avoid places where people drink a lot.

 Make a list of reasons not to drink.

If you are concerned about someone

else’s drinking, offer to help.

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SECRETARIAL ELECTION NOTICE

March 11, 2016

KEWEENAW BAY INDIAN COMMUNITY

At the request of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community’s Tribal Council by Resolution KB002-2015 the Midwest Regional Director has authorized a Secretarial Election to permit the

qualified voters of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community to adopt or reject a proposed

amendment to Article VI, Section 1(h) of the Tribal Constitution.

The election will be conducted in accordance with Tribal Constitution Article VIII — Amendments and By-Laws, Article IV—Adoption of Constitution and By-Laws; the regulations set

forth in Title 25, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 81 (25 CFR §81) and Pub. L. 100-420, as

amended by Pub. L 101-301.

ELECTION DATE:

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

MAILOUT BALLOT: The Secretarial Election will be conducted entirely by Mailout Ballot.

VOTER REGISTRATION PACKETS are being mailed March 11, 2016, to tribal members

who are 18 years or older on April 26, 2016, and whose name is on the Eligible Voters List.

A side-by-side comparison of the current constitutional language and the proposed amendment will be included in each voter registration packet. It will also be available in all tribal offices and the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Michigan Agency. An adult tribal member who resides

on the reservation and does not receive a voter registration packet in the mail should contact

the Chairman of the Election Board or an Election Board member.

Your voter registration form must be received by the Secretarial Election Board by U.S.

Mail only no later than March 31, 2016. No other form of delivery will be accepted.

REGISTERED VOTERS LIST: On April 5, 2016, the Registered Voters List will be posted at

the Michigan Agency, Tribal headquarters, and any other public places determined by the

Secretarial Election Board. It is possible to challenge the inclusion, exclusion, or omission of

a name on the Registered Voters List. The procedures to submit a challenge will be posted

with the list. Challenges to the Registered Voters List must be submitted, in writing, to the

Election Board Chairman no later than 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 11, 2016.

MAILOUT BALLOT PACKETS: On April 12, 2016, a Mailout Ballot Packet will be sent U.S.

Mail to each registered voter. The instructions on how to return the ballot will be included. A

ballot can be returned by U.S. Mail or by hand delivery to the Ojibwa Senior Citizens Center

no later than 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the day of the election.

Ballots will be counted:

Date: April 26, 2016

Place: Ojibwa Senior Citizens Center, Baraga, Michigan

Time: Beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Immediately after the ballots are counted, the election results will be posted in all tribal offices

and at the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Michigan Agency.

The Election Board appointed to conduct the election is composed of the following people:

Jason D. Oberle, Election Board Chairman

Bureau of Indian Affairs, Michigan Agency

2845 Ashmun Street

Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783-3732

Toll free: 877-659-5028 / Fax Number: (906) 632-0689

Diana Chaudier, Member

Kim Klopstein, Member

Jeanne Emery, Member

Peggy Loonsfoot, Member

EVEN IF YOU ARE REGISTERED TO VOTE IN TRIBAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS,

YOU MUST REGISTER TO VOTE WITH THE SECRETARIAL ELECTION BOARD.

Current Language

Constitution of the Keweenaw Bay

Indian Community

Article VI — Powers and Duties of the

Tribal Council

Section 1. The Tribal Council shall

have the power, subject to any limitations imposed by the Statutes or the

Constitution of the United States, and

subject to all express restrictions

upon such powers contained in this

Constitution and attached By-laws:

(h) To appropriate for tribal use any

available tribal funds, provided, that

any appropriation in excess of

$10,000 in any one fiscal year shall be

of no effect until approved at a popular referendum.

To be added to the mailing list

or to correct your

mailing

address,

contact the enrollment office at (906)

353-6623 ext. 4113.

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Proposed Amendment A

CONSTITUTION

OF THE

KEWEENAW BAY INDIAN

COMMUNITY

Proposed Amendment A will amend

the Constitution by limiting the

amount of funds the Tribal Council

may appropriate at any one time, without a referendum vote, to $500,000.

Article VI, Section 1(h), as amended

shall read as follows:

ARTICLE VI — Powers and Duties of

the Tribal Council

Section 1. The Tribal Council shall

have the power, subject to any limitations imposed by the Statutes or the

Constitution of the United States, and

subject to all express restrictions

upon such powers contained in this

Constitution and attached By-laws:

(h) To appropriate for tribal use any

available tribal funds, provided, that

any appropriation in excess of

$500,000 at any one time shall be of

no effect until approved by referendum vote.

OJIBWA SENIOR CITIZENS

REGULAR MEETING

Helene C. Welsh Senior Citizens Building

February 10, 2016

The meeting was called to order by Vice

President Lois Bedell at 12:15 p.m.

The roll call of Executive Board

Present:

Vice President Lois Bedell,

Treasurer Susie Crawford, and Assistant

Treasurer Agatha Cardinal.

Absent:

President Ron Spruce, Secretary Veronica

Adams, and Assistant Secretary Shirley

McKasy.

The Lord’s Prayer was led by Vice President Bedell with a moment of silence for

those who have passed on.

Quorum declared present.

Present:

Don Funke, Marsha Pharr,

Nancy and Henry Chosa, Jeanene Mayo,

Theresa Velmer, Wanda Seppanen, Mary

Kauppila, Gerlinde Picard, Jean Eckerberg, Ralph Eckerberg, Rosie Funke, and

Mike Cardinal.

Approval of Agenda: Marsha Pharr requested to be added to the agenda. No

motion was made to approve the agenda.

Approval of December 2, 2015 meeting

minutes: Vice President Bedell allowed

those present time to read the minutes that

were available for review. Motion made

by Don Funke to approve the minutes

as printed, supported by Henry Chosa.

All in favor. Motion carried.

Reading/Approval of Treasurer’s Report:

Treasurer Susie Crawford gave a brief

overview of the distributed Treasurer’s Report. Ending balance is $8,909.93 with the

potatoes and L’Anse Sentinel bills being

prepaid. Outstanding revenue is the Nutrition Program of $420. and NewDay of

$100.

Motion made by Don Funke to

approve the Treasurer’s Report, supported by Betty Kauppila. All in favor.

Motion carried.

Business:

1. Nutrition Report — Nothing to report.

2. Gift Shop Report — No report available. Don Funke inquired how much

revenue has been received from the

Gift Shop since the inventory of over

$8,000. was done. Treasurer Susie

Crawford stated that all the consignment items were included in the inventory and she has no documentation on

how much that was. She will work on a

total revenue received since the inventory was taken after she returns from

her trip in April.

3. Pasty Sale — Don Funke said that

1072 pasties were made in January

and we sold out. He stated the dough

machine has been acting up and may

need a new motor. Hopefully it will be

fixed before the February Pasty Sale of

February 24 and 25. He is getting materials for approximately 900-950 pasties. We need additional baking help.

Other: A discussion followed regarding

the possibility of doing small (overnight)

trips. This item is to be placed on the February agenda for more discussion. This

item was tabled.

Marsha Pharr: Marsha said that she had

some concerns on the senior van and

safety issues.

Nutrition Director Beth

Koski informed her that it is inspected before any long trips are taken by the seniors.

Mike Cardinal: Mike stated that there will

be a Secretarial Election to change our

Constitution and outlined the necessary

steps to increase the expenditure ceiling

from $10,000 to $500,000 for voter approval. All KBIC members will receive an

informational packet/registration in the mail

Continues on page three.

and only those KBIC members who register

will be sent the ballot to vote. There will

also be a second amendment to the judicial

system this summer. There will be several

informational meetings for members to learn

more about this process. Information will be

in the L’Anse Sentinel and at all Tribal offices.

Adjournment: Motion made by Agatha

Cardinal to adjourn at 12:47 p.m., supported by Susie Crawford. All in favor.

Motion carried.

Submitted by Susie Crawford, Recording

Secretary/Treasurer

NEWS FROM THE OJIBWA

SENIOR CITIZENS

You can now get your blood pressure

checked every Thursday at the Ojibwa Senior Citizens Center, 11:00 a.m.

Join us for Tai Chi offered every Wednesday at the Ojibwa Senior Citizens Center

10:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. or 4:30 p.m.—5:30

p.m.

April:

 Apr. 13, 12:15 p.m. Senior Meeting. We

will be discussing the May Senior Officer

Elections.

 Apr. 25, 26, 27, MIEA Meeting in Hannahville.

 Apr. 27, Pasty prep starts at 12:15 p.m.

until approx. 3:00 p.m.

 Apr. 28, Pasty Sale at 5:00 a.m. All volunteers are needed as early as possible. Clean up immediately follows the

baking of the pasties—please plan to

stay for clean up; we’re usually done by

11:00 a.m.

May:

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TBD May Senior Meeting date Senior

Elections to be held.

May 25, Pasty prep.

Effective April 1, 2016, all guest lunches

will be $5.00. Lunch is available Monday

thru Friday 11:30 am until 12:30 pm. at

the Ojibwa Senior Citizens Center.

April 2016 Calendar Events

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Minnesota Chippewa Tribe

In the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa Tribal Children’s Court

Nett Lake, MN

The Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, Department of Family Health Services, Petitioner, v.

Casey Marie Chosa, Miles Cameron and Blaze Wold, Respondents, et. al.

TO:

The above named respondents, Casey Marie Chosa, Miles Cameron and

Blaze Wold, parents of K-J B. C. P. and K B. C., minor children.

It is hereby and notice is given an initial hearing will be held on the 27 th day of

April, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, or as soon thereafter as counsel

may be heard, at the Bois Forte Tribal Children’s Court, Bois Forte Indian Reservation, 12907 Palmquist Road, Nett Lake, MN 55772, on a child in need of protective

services petition filed in this Court on December 8, 2015, by the Bois Forte Family

Health Services.

You are hereby notified by this summons and notice that you are required to appear at this hearing at the above time and place.

By The Court

Megan Treuer, Chief Judge

Lucille Morrison, Clerk of Court

Attorney for Petitioner, Chris Allery

12907 Palmquist Road

P.O. Box 25

Nett Lake MN 55772

Tel: 218-757-3462

BIA Scholarship Deadline

The deadline to apply for a BIA Scholarship for the 2016-17 academic year is May

1, 2016.

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

2 or 4 yr. accredited Michigan college in pursuit of a 2 or 4 yr. 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 Amy St. Arnold, Education Director at 906-353

-4117 or amy@KBIC-nsn.gov.

May 26, Pasty Sale.

Please mark your calendars with these

dates!

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LEGAL NOTICE

Apr. 2: Reg. Sat. Council Meeting,

9 am, Ojibwa Casino Conference

Room, Baraga;

Apr. 4: Constitutional Committee

Meeting, 10 am, Tribal Center Bldg,

Council Chambers (downstairs conference room);

Apr. 23: Spring Fling, 11 am, Niiwin

Akeaa Center;

Apr. 26: Secretarial Election;

Apr. 28: Ojibwa Senior 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.

EDUCATION INCENTIVE PROGRAM AWARDS STUDENTS

The Keweenaw Bay Education Committee offers the Education Incentive Program

to local KBIC Tribal students. Monetary incentives are awarded at the end of each of

the four marking periods of the academic

year. Students must be enrolled KBIC

members, reside in Baraga, Houghton,

Ontonagon, or Marquette counties, and

must attend a public or private school. A

student’s Honor Roll status is defined according to the requirements of their school

district.

Roe, Jailyn Shelifoe, Abbygail Spruce,

Brian Spruce, Charles Spruce, Alicia Stein,

Katie Strong, Mariana Teikari, and Cassandra Zasadnyj.

The following sixty-four students were

placed on the Honor Roll for the second

marking period of the 2015-16 academic

year:

Ontonagon — Courtney Croteau.

Baraga — DySean Allen, Kamerin Awonohopay, Robert Curtis, Allison Durant,

Dhanya Ekdahl, Octavia Geroux, Richard

Geroux Jr., Bailey Harden, Steele Jondreau,

William Jondreau Jr., Kamrin Kahkonen,

Keegin Kahkonen, Dana Kelly, Angel

Loonsfoot, Shawna Lussier, Steven Maki,

Jenna Messer, Liliana Messer, Leeah

Owens, Nicholas Owens, Kylie Peterson,

Annaleese Rasanen, Presley Rasanen,

Toriana Rasanen, Alana Schofield, Logan

Shalifoe, Tyler Shalifoe, Javon Shelifoe,

Brendan Varline, Cheyenne Welsh, and Nathaniel Welsh.

L’Anse — Jade Curtis, Deija Dakota, Kayla

Dakota, Keira Dakota, Sara Dakota, Philip

Edwards, Shay Ekdahl, Ti’ia Friisvall,

Christopher Genschow, Robert Genschow

III, William Genschow, Robert Jacobs, Adyson Moulden, Tianna Pillsbury, Grayson

L’Anse-Baraga Community Schools -–

Jacob Arens, Nora DeCota, Stacey DeCota,

and Diana LaPlante-Veker.

Marquette — Neebin Ashbrook-Pietila, Andre Hamalainen, and Sean Seymour.

Sacred Heart Catholic — Ireland Chosa

and Rachael Velmer.

The following thirty-eight students received awards for achieving Perfect Attendance:

Baraga – Robert Curtis, Breyelle Ekdahl,

Dhanya Ekdahl, Preston Ellsworth, Bailey

Harden, Austin Heath, Rylee Holm, Steele

Jondreau, Kamrin Kahkonen, Keegin

Kahkonen, Nevaeh Loonsfoot, Nikira Maki,

Steven Maki, Kylie Michaelson, Leeah

Owens, Presley Rasanen, Logan Shalifoe,

and Tyler Shalifoe.

L’Anse — Christina Anderson, Kayla Dakota, Keira Dakota, Ayden Ekdahl, Chase

Larson, Jaycee Maki, Grayson Roe, Abbygail Spruce, Charles Spruce, Alicia Stein,

Cassandra Zasadnyj, and Paige Zasadnyj.

Sacred Heart — Landen Chosa, Zachary

Velmer, and Robert Webb-Grisham.

Gwinn — Kaitlyn Shelafoe, Kimber Shelafoe, Taylor Shelafoe, Destinee Stanton,

and Laci Stanton.

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Call for Artists at NICWA 2017 Annual Conference

To place an ad, submit an article, or relate information, ideas, or possible articles contact: Lauri Denomie at (906) 201

-0263, or e-mail:

newsletter@kbic-nsn.gov.

Behavioral Health

Research at KBOCC

Hillary Davis Kempenich, Walk Me into the Arena (2016 winner)

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NICWA invites American Indian and

Alaska Native artists to participate in our call

for artists. NICWA is excited to once again

provide an opportunity for artists to showcase their talents in support of our 2017

Protecting Our Children Conference in San

Diego, California.

The selected artist will be awarded a

cash prize of $1,500 for the use of their

work in promotional materials for our 2017

conference. Artists interested in becoming

conference arts and crafts vendors can opt

to receive $1,200 and a booth space at the

2017 annual conference. The image will be

published on NICWA’s website and printed

materials reaching thousands, as well as

being the visual centerpiece throughout the

event. This is a can’t-miss opportunity for

any Native artist looking to achieve exposure on a national scale.

Annual Conference

Call for Artists

Terms of Use Agreement

By submitting work for consideration,

artists agree to the following terms of use of

any submission selected as winning artwork.

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NICWA shall obtain the original artwork

as its personal property.

Gary Dean Hueckstaedt

(December 13, 1962 - March 7, 2016)

Gary Dean Hueckstaedt, age 53, of

Baraga, passed away peacefully at his

home on Monday, March 7, 2016, following

a courageous battle with cancer with his

family by his side. He was born in Milwaukee, WI, on December 13, 1962 the son of

Ronald Hueckstaedt, Sr. and Agnes Hueckstaedt (Crebessa).

Gary worked various jobs throughout his

lifetime. He worked 12 years at Benz Oil

Co. in Milwaukee. He served in the U.S.

Army and was a member of the Keweenaw

Bay Indian Community. His love for is entire family and friends was evident. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends,

playing Bingo, cooking, hunting, and was an

avid Packer fan. He married Lynda Gibbo ns

on

De ce mbe r

13,

2002 .

Gary is survived by his loving wife

Lynda; children: Joe Scott (Mikka) of Barrington, NJ. and Dana Fraser (Lee) of Los

Angeles, CA.; grandchildren: Christian,

Nickolas, Corinne, Cash, and Eva; Mother,

Agnes (Totsie) Hueckstaedt;

Brothers:

Ronald Hueckstaedt, Jr. (Patty) and Daniel

Hueckstaedt (Elizabeth); sisters: Eleanor

Miller (Charles) and Kim Klopstein (Jeffrey);

all of Baraga; nieces and nephews; Ronald

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NICWA shall reproduce image for

printed and digital materials associated

with its Protecting Our Children National

American Indian Conference on Child

Abuse and Neglect, including for purposes of marketing, publicity, reporting,

and other communications.

NICWA shall retain rights to use image

in future materials in perpetuity. This is

at the exclusion of use of the image by

other agencies, entities, or groups other

than NICWA and the artist.

Artist shall retain the rights to use image

for their own personal purposes but will

refrain from using for any other commercial or marketing materials for exactly

three years from the last day of the

NICWA conference that the work was

featured.

NICWA may alter or manipulate image

for use in marketing and other promotional materials related to the annual

conference.

NICWA will reference the artist, description of art, and artist biography in the

conference agenda book and NICWA

website.

We are pleased to announce that

KBOCC has joined the American Indian

Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC)

Tribal College and Universities (TCU) Behavioral Health Research Network to address behavioral health needs at KBOCC.

Funding from AIHEC will enable KBOCC to

implement a two-year behavioral health research project to develop capacity within

KBOCC faculty, staff, and students to conduct research on behavioral health as well

as support the introduction of culturallyappropriate and informed adaptations of

evidence-based practices to meet behavioral health needs of KBOCC students, staff,

and the community. Behavioral health concerns for Baraga County have been noted,

and amongst these are higher than average

admission rates for alcohol, non-heroin opiate abuse, marijuana abuse; higher rates of

confirmed cases of child abuse and neglect;

as well as diagnoses of chronic or episodic

depression and related diagnoses. KBOCC

recognizes student behavioral health needs

as one of its top priorities and is committed

to providing resources that will help students to have a successful higher education

experience.

For entry form and more information visit

website at:

http://www.nicwa.org/callforartists/

Artwork and submission forms

should be sent to NICWA Event Manager

Lauren Shapiro at Lauren@nicwa.org no

later than May 4, 2016.

Hueckstaedt, III, Amanda Hueckstaedt,

Dawn Hueckstaedt, Danielle Hueckstaedt,

Dillion Hueckstaedt, Danny Nieskes, Sr.,

Deanna Nieskes, Margarita Nieskes, Briar

Nieskes, Brittany Nieskes, Brandon Nieskes, Jeffrey Klopstein, Jr., and Jennifer

Klopstein; great nieces and nephews; and

many cousins. He is also survived by his

aunts: Aurelia Hull of Grafton, WI., Cecelia

Owens of Baraga, MI, and Carol (Ronald)

Gretzon of Lena, WI; his uncle, Robert

(Cheri) Hueckstaedt of Lena, WI,; and his

special friends who were more like brothers

to him: Rich Reed, Marc Trevisan, both of

Milwaukee, WI, and Curtis Nieskes of

Baraga.

He was preceded in death by his father,

Ronald Hueckstaedt, Sr. and many other

loved ones. His out of this world comments

and laughter were special to all who knew

him. His smiling face will always be remembered. He will be loved and sadly missed by

all.

A Memorial Service for Gary was held

on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at the

Ojibwa Senior Ceremonial room in Baraga,

MI. Following the service the family visited

with friends at a fellowship and a luncheon

at the Ojibwa Senior Citizens in Baraga.

The family was assisted by the Reid Funeral

Service and Chapel of L’Anse, MI.

As the initial step in designing interventions, KBOCC will be conducting a collegespecific behavioral health needs assessment as a follow-up to a community needs

assessment conducted in 2014-2015 by the

Baraga County Communities That Care,

which indicated that six risk or protective

factors varied significantly from national

norms for Baraga County youth. The

KBOCC needs assessment will be conducted through anonymous surveys as well

as various stakeholder focus groups, led by

two co-researchers. From the data collected, student behavioral health needs will

be prioritized and intervention measures

and outcomes will be identified and adapted

to KBOCC. Capacity for research, as well

as student services and training, will be developed through training and curricula for

students and staff. The second year of the

project will focus on implementing an intervention to address an identified behavioral

health need. Student researchers will then

collect data on the impact of the implemented intervention. Lastly, KBOCC plans

to initiative an advisory board to continue to

form KBOCC about community needs, priorities, and acceptance of interventions.

KBOCC is excited for this opportunity to

further our commitment to meet the needs

of our students and the community, as well

as our commitment to sound and appropriate research.

Lake Superior Fishery Management

a Continued Top Priority to KBIC

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC) has traditionally

fished, both subsistently and commercially, throughout Lake Superior for generations. These activities are considered cherished and

vital elements of the culture and fabric of our community. The rights

to hunt, fish, and gather were retained through treaties with the federal government and reaffirmed through numerous court cases.

KBIC and its Natural Resources Department (KBIC-NRD) assists

in managing the Lake Superior Fishery through stocking, standardized assessment and monitoring, and collaborative efforts to manage this fishery on a regional scale.

The KBIC Aquaculture Program focuses on native fish restorative management. Millions of Lake Trout, Brook Trout, and Walleye

have been strategically stocked in Lake Superior and surrounding

waters (see summary below). These efforts are done while working

closely with multiple agencies, following guidelines prescribed by

the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, the Lake Superior Technical

Committee, and others.

KBIC Fish Stocking Summary. 2015 numbers, and total numbers to date.

2. Increase teacher knowledge on family engagement, health disparities, and economic security.

3. Develop and sustain family engagement, focusing on health and

wellness, educational attainment, and advocacy.

4. Implement ECE best practices aligned with early learning guidelines to ensure whole-child developmental outcomes, particularly focused on health, and wellness and secure families.

5. Support systems and pathways from birth-to-career as a contributing factor toward racial equity, health and wellness, and economic security for Native families and communities.

Specifically, KBOCC plans to develop culture-based curriculum,

assessments, and learning environment in the Little Eagles classroom; implement an Ojibwemowin language mentor-coach program

for Little Eagles teachers; embed awareness and knowledge of culture, health and wellness, and family security within the ECE program for future teachers; develop Ojibwemowin language, literacy,

and family success kits for Little Eagles families; strengthen partnerships with families through engagement activities that will extend

Ojibwemowin language and health and wellness education and support pathways to security; and strengthen partnerships with tribal

partners.

KBOCC is very excited about this new endeavor and the positive

changes it will bring in the Early Childhood Education program, the

Little Eagles classroom, as well as the community.

Lake Trout:

2015:

>21,000 yearlings to Keweenaw Bay.

>1,800,000 total to date

Brook Trout (Stream Strain): 2015: >39,000 fish; >35 U.P. locations. >700,000, >200 U.P. locations to date

Brook Trout (Coaster Strain): 2015: >9,000 fish to Lake Superior

and connecting waters. >700,000 to date

Walleye: 2015: >1,500,000 to Lake Superior. >10,000,000 to Lake

Superior and the Portage Waterway to date

KBIC and their management partners use standardized fisheries

surveys to develop, implement, and maintain optimal harvest levels

for Lake Trout and other historically and culturally important species.

Combined restorative stocking and assessment programs have

contributed to the significant recovery of Lake Superior Lake Trout.

Efforts have in fact been so successful, Lake Trout stocking has

been reduced (or even discontinued entirely) by all agencies stocking them in Lake Superior. KBIC-NRD continues to strategically

stock Lake Trout in the Keweenaw Bay region, understanding that

with the ever-increasing human demand on the Lake Superior Fishery comes justification and need to utilize stocking in certain circumstances.

KBIC Tribal Fisherman are monitored and regulated. More fish

are put back into the fishery than what are taken. Fishermen from

other tribes are fishing within the Home Territory of the KBIC, and

we don’t know the extent that they are regulated, nor do they stock

fish in this area. Unfortunately, these fishermen have been mistaken as KBIC fishermen.

Finally, KBIC-NRD is heavily invested in tracking, managing, and where possible preventing Invasive Species Issues on

Lake Superior, in monitoring and contributing to Air and Water

Quality Research, in monitoring and responding to various Environmental issues and in managing regional fisheries, plants

and wildlife in a diverse, holistic way. We will continue to strive

toward the best stewardship of the resources of the Lake Superior region, and ultimately in conserving and managing the

resources that KBIC members have retained through Treaty

Rights to hunt, fish, and gather for generations to come.

Above: Making music in the Little Eagles classroom

NOTICE

By Council motion, Attorney Brandon Rickard has

been contracted to assist

Defendants with criminal

matters before the KBIC

Tribal Court.

As of

March 22, 2016, Attorney

Rickard is available

Tuesday and Wednesday

at the KBIC Tribal Court.

You can reach him by

calling (906) 353-4565 or

(906) 225-9705.

Attorney Rickard also maintains his private practice.

Restoring Culture in Early

Learning at KBOCC

KBOCC was recently awarded funding from the American

Indian College Fund’s Restorative Teachings Early Childhood

Education (ECE) Initiative. Restorative Teachings is a Tribal

College and University (TCU) collaborative to strengthen systems of care and learning with Native families and children

served by TCUs by aiming to develop culturally-responsive

and adapted ECE systems, build stronger investments in strategic health and wellness, and support Native family economic

security directly through partnerships and access to higher

education. KBOCC joins three other TCUs in this two-year

initiative, building upon the success of the College Fund’s Wakanyeja (Sacred Little Ones) and K’e’ (Family Engagement)

early childhood education initiatives.

KBOCC’s Early Childhood Education teacher education

program will partner with the KBOCC Little Eagles Great Start

to Readiness Program to achieve the following program goals:

1. Develop Native-based language and culture-based curriculum and assessments, particularly focused on increasing

whole child health and wellness and increasing opportunities for Native families to achieve economic security.

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ZEBA COMMUNITY HALL

Hello Everyone! Services are being setting up in

the new Zeba Community Building. Following is

a list of things that are scheduled so far:

Ojibwa Housing: Ojibwa Housing Resident

Services will be holding office hours at the Zeba

Hall every Tuesday afternoon from 1pm to 3pm

beginning April 5, 2016. Zeba tenants with

questions or needing assistance regarding housing may call Natalie Mleko at (906) 524-5500 or

(906) 353-7117 ext. 112, and she will do her

best to help.

Craft Group: There is a craft group that meets

every Sunday from 1pm to 6pm. All are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an

adult.

Commodity Foods: Darren Webb from Commodity Foods is putting on a Nutritional Meal on

April 5, 2016. The meal is open to anyone currently receiving commodities. Call him to reserve a spot, and he will let you know the time.

(906) 524-7340.

Pow Wow Sweat: Beginning April 5, 2016,

there will be a family exercise program every

Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6pm to

7pm. The program will last for six (6) weeks.

For information or to sign up, contact Beth Koski

at (906) 353-6096. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Medical Clinic / WIC: The Medical Clinic will be

holding WIC hours for Zeba residents on the following dates:

June 22, 12:30 pm—3:30 pm

July 20, 12:30 pm--3:30 pm

August 24, 12:30 pm—3:30 pm

September 14, 12:30 pm—3:30 pm

New Day Treatment Center and the Youth

Center may also be bringing in programs. You

will be notified as they are set up.

The hall is available to rent for activities such

as Bridal Showers, Anniversary Parties, Wedding Receptions, etc.

For information or to reserve a date,

call Natalie at (906) 353-7117 ext. 112!

Happy Spring!

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Anishinaabe Ziinzibaakwad

The Natural Resources Department recently hired Jen Tucker as Environmental

Response Program Specialist. Her focus in

the NRD will be in administration of grants

and projects related to brownfield

(environmentally contaminated, or potentially contaminated) sites, hazardous waste

management, and emergency response,

within the KBIC lands.

Jen attended both Northern Michigan

University where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Conservation

and Eastern Michigan University, to pursue

her Master’s in Urban and Regional Planning. She comes to us from the Michigan

Economic Development Corporation

(MEDC) where she worked with municipalities throughout the UP in downtown development and revitalization, and received her

certification as an Economic Development

Finance Professional (EDFP). Her professional passion lies in “communities that just

make sense,” both from a social and environmental perspective, and is excited to be

a part of KBIC’s environmental enhancement efforts. She is inspired by Lake Superior, her three pups, and David Bowie.

Maple sugar has been a part of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community’s (KBIC)

culture and economics for hundreds of

years. Author Charles Cleland (Rites of

Conquest) stated that maple sugar was by

far the largest export from KBIC. This is

also apparent in some of the early reports

from the Department of the Interior, especially from the 1865 Mackinac Agency report that stated in L’Anse, “The maple

sugar manufactured is reported at

453,252 pounds.” Commercial fishing and

maple sugar production defined our traditional economics. Today, only a few commercial fishermen remain, and only a few

families still return to the sugarbush every

spring. Of the few who still produce the

amazing natural sweetener, typically only

enough is made for personal consumption.

The Anishinaabe ziinzibaakwad (maple

sugar) produced by our people is deeply

rooted in tradition. Our lunar calendar has a

FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ON

INDIAN RESERVATIONS (FDPIR)

FY 2016 NET MONTHLY INCOME STANDARDS*

(Effective Oct. 1, 2015 to Sept. 30, 2016)

*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

Sam Spruce was hired on November 2,

2015, as the Water Resources Technician

for the KBIC Natural Resources Department. Sam is a KBIC member who was

born and raised in New London, Wisconsin.

Sam is the son of Ken Spruce and Jennifer

Meyer. He moved to L’Anse after graduating High School in the summer of 2014.

Sam is currently seeking an Associate’s degree in Environmental Science from the Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College.

Sam is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys

his job monitoring the waters on and near

the L’Anse Reservation. He plans to work

with the tribe for many years to come.

Use this

amount

SNAP Net

Monthly

Income

Standard

SNAP

Standard Deduction

1

$ 981

+

$155

=

$1,136

2

$1,328

+

$155

=

$1,483

3

$1,675

+

$155

=

$1,830

4

$2,021

+

$168

=

$2,189

5

$2,368

+

$197

=

$2,565

6

$2,715

+

$226

=

$2,941

7

$3,061

+

$226

=

$3,287

8

$3,408

+

$226

=

$3,634

Each additional member

+ $347

Alaska:

Use this

amount

Household

Size

SNAP Net

Monthly

Income

Standard

SNAP

Standard Deduction

1

$1,227

+

$265

=

$1,492

2

$1,660

+

$265

=

$1,925

3

$2,094

+

$265

=

$2,359

4

$2,527

+

$265

=

$2,792

5

$2,960

+

$265

=

$3,225

6

$3,394

+

$282

=

$3,676

7

$3,827

+

$282

=

$4,109

8

$4,260

+

$282

=

$4,542

Each additional member

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FDPIR Net

Monthly Income Standard

moon dedicated to sugaring, aptly known as

the Sugaring Moon. Aseema is offered in

return for the sweet gift of the Aninaatig

(sugar maple). Ceremonies and songs are

making their way back into the woods.

Songs and offerings the forests have not

witnessed in a very long time, as our traditional ways were outlawed by the federal

government up until the Indian Religious

Freedom Act of 1978. Historical logging

practices removed the opportunity for Tribal

members to taps trees large enough to produce sap. The forest is recovering, as is the

tradition.

The KBIC Forestry Department in concert with the KBIC Tribal Council, KBIC

Natural Resources Department, KBIC Department of Health and Human Services,

Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College,

Indian Health Service, National Park Service, and countless invaluable community

volunteers have been operating the KBIC

Community Sugarbush to provide an opportunity to the local community to relearn the

ancient tradition and provide maple syrup to

the seniors and youth. Sap bags are hung

from sugar maple trees and the sap is

boiled out at Laugh’s Lake off Indian Road.

This year will mark the 4th annual KBIC

Community Sugarbush that has seen interest and participation increasing every year.

This spring has presented many challenges to the sugaring process as El Nino

has produced some very odd temperature

swings. Typically, a nice gradual warm-up

will provide the ideal temperature patters to

induce the sap flow inside the maple trees.

This spring, above freezing temperatures

presented during the day and night have not

been favorable for sap production. The St.

Patrick’s Day snow accumulation and return

of cold weather has allowed for the operation to continue this year. If temperatures

would have remained warm we would have

cancelled the sugarbush operation for 2016.

Come on out if you would like to learn

the process or socialize with friends. There

is work for everyone. All ages and abilities

are welcome to participate. It’s the perfect

time to get some fresh air and welcome in

the new spring. Stories and songs are frequented around the boiling sap and friendships are forged, renewed, and strengthened. It’s a great way to reconnect with our

community, ancestors, and the forest that

has maintained our people. For more information, contact the KBIC Forestry Department at (906) 353-4591 or join the KBIC

Community Sugarbush page on Facebook.

Miigwech,

Jerry Jondreau, KBIC Tribal Forester

FDPIR Net

Monthly Income Standard

+ $434

KBIC Youth at the Community Sugarbush.

Who’s Who—Who’s New—and What Do We Do

I will be running an informational article in this

issue and subsequent issues as room allows

recognizing Tribal Government employees and

duties they perform in an effort to allow the

Community to know who to contact regarding

specific needs and services. I ran the Accounting Department in January issue and will continue through the departments alphabetically as

room allows. Keep watch for the numerous departments of KBIC Employees are the key to

our success.

KBIC’s Community Assistance Program

(CAP) is located at the KBIC Tribal Center,

16429 Bear Town Road, Baraga, MI 49908,

(906) 353-4162.

Debbie Williamson: Community Assistance

Programs Administrator. Debbie began her employment with the CAP office on June 22, 2015.

She oversees the Community Assistance Program as outlined below.

Angela Shelifoe: Community Assistance Programs Clerk/Intake Worker. Angela Shelifoe

began her employment with the CAP office on

March 21, 2016. Angela can assist you with all

of the program’s funding avenues.

Program Goals and Objectives: To increase

self-sufficiency; to reduce poverty among Tribal

members and their families; to honor our Tribal

Elders and Tribal members; and to continue to

provide quality services and expand programs to

meet essential needs of the KBIC members.

Problem Statement: Funding assistance is

lacking to meet essential needs of the KBIC

members.

Mission Statement: CAP provides assistance

not provided by federal, state, local, or other

tribal sources in order to promote self-sufficiency

of KBIC members by ensuring the quality of life,

general health, and welfare of each one.

Solutions: The Community Assistance Program administers the following listed programs:

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BIA-GA Funded - (Applicants must be enrolled in a federally recognized tribe and

reside within the Keweenaw Bay Indian

Community eight county service area:

Baraga, Marquette, Houghton, Ontonagon,

Iron, Gogebic, Keweenaw, Dickenson)

 General Assistance (GA) – Provides

financial assistance payments for basic

essential needs. The goal of the program is to increase self-sufficiency.

 Emergency (EA) – For essential needs

to prevent hardship in situations where a

home or personal possessions are destroyed or damaged through forces beyond their control.

 Burial Assistance (BA) – For indigent

(lack of resources because of poverty)

burials.

Tribal Elders Pension and Tribal Disability Pension/Heating Assistance – Must be

an enrolled KBIC member who is an Elder

(62+) or Disabled and reside within Marquette Trust Properties or Baraga County.

Tribal Elders/Disability Heating Assistance for Ontonagon County – The program is available the month of November

through May, for each fiscal year. Tribal

Heating assistance is for KBIC enrolled Elders (62+) or Disabled person living within

Baraga County, Ontonagon County, or on

the Trust Properties in Marquette, MI.



Community Needs Assistance Program

(CNAP) - Assistance for Marquette Trust

Properties and Baraga County

 Non-Medical Assistance – To replace or

repair appliances or equipment; utility

and heating disconnects; vehicle repairs

or tire replacements (up to $300 per

qualified household for each fiscal year).

 Medical Travel/Services – For medical

travel, specialists, overnight hospitalizations, medical/surgical procedures, out

the area travel to visit hospitalized family

members, to attend sobriety/family therapy sessions, and to obtain medical

alert services (Up to $600 per individual

per fiscal year. Extended funds available.

 Fire/Flood – For fire or flood damage

involving a primary residence (up to

$1000).

 Local Funeral Allowance – For out of the

area immediate family members to attend local funerals ($1000 limit).

 Out of the Area Funeral Allowance – For

immediate family member funeral

($300).



ACF-DHHS Low Income Heating Assistance Energy (LHEAP) - Heating assistance for eligible households living within the

KBIC eight county service area, whose

gross annual income falls within the 60% of

the state median income guideline.

 Direct Assistance Program (DAP) –

Heating Assistance for qualified applicants. (Funding Exhausted for FY 2016)

 Energy Crisis Intervention Program

(ECIP) – Assist with energy crisis

(Funding still available for FY 2016)



Community Service Block Grant (CSGB)

Assistance – Assist with urgent emergencies (Applicants must be enrolled in a federally recognized tribe and reside within the

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community eight

County service area: Baraga, Marquette,

Houghton, Ontonagon, Iron, Gogebic, Keweenaw, Dickenson).



Superior Watershed Partnership Michigan Energy Assistance Program (SWP

MEAP) - Partnership with SWP to provide

intake and referral services to process applications for primary heating and/or nonheating electric assistance. Assistance available starting mid-October thru September or

until funding runs out. (Funding is temporarily exhausted at this time.)

KBIC’s Commodity Foods is located at the

16613 Skanee Road, L’Anse, MI 49946, (906)

524-7340.

Darren Webb: Director. Darren oversees the

Commodity Foods Program and assists in the

day to day operations as outlined below.

Jessie Forcia: Assistant Director. Jessie assists the Director in administrative duties as well

as assists in the day to day operations as outlined below.

Mitchell Durant: Certification Worker. Mitchell

assists in the day to day operations as outlined

below.

The KBIC Commodity Food Program serves

food once a month to income eligible participants in a ten county area. Tribal and non-tribal

residing on KBIC reservation. Tribal

members residing off reservation must

have Tribal enrollment information

(card, etc.) to receive food.

KBIC Commodity Food Program

receives main food shipment the first

Friday of each month and fresh produce two times monthly. Persons interested in participating in the program

must complete an application and be

income eligible. All employees would

be happy to answer questions regarding the Commodity Food Program.

We can reached at (906) 524-7340.

Office hours are 8:00 a.m.—4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Debbie Williamsom (left) and Angela Shelifoe (right).

Employees not listed chose not to participate.

April is National Child Abuse

Prevention Month

By working together as a community, we can

all play a part in promoting children’s emotional

well-being and strengthening families.

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Tribal Social

Services is dedicated to supporting families and

reducing the risk of child abuse and neglect.

Being the best parent you can be involves

taking steps to strengthen your family and finding support when you need it. Parenting isn’t

something you have to do alone. When you

have the knowledge, skills, and resources you

need, you can raise a happy, healthy child.

Here are known protective factors that parent’s can develop that will strengthen their families:

Nurturance and attachment (Love): Take time

each day to connect with your children. Engage

your child in family tasks (cooking, shopping,

driving) and ask them what they are doing, how

was their day, how was school, or play a game

such as I spy. Say I love you every day, let your

child know how special they are.

Knowledge of Parenting: Ask questions about

parenting or child development from your doctor,

your child’s teacher, family and friends, look

online for information on parenting, take a parenting class, share what you know about parenting with other parents.

Parental Resilience: (the ability to cope): Take

care of yourself (take a bath, write, sing, read a

book, walk), do physical exercise, talk openly

with someone you trust, surround yourself with

people who support you, and make you feel

good about yourself.

Social Connections: Participate in the community events, join a parenting support group, and

find a church that welcomes you

Community Resources: Make a list of places

or people to call for support, ask the school, doctor’s office, or Tribal social services for people or

agencies that can help you, dial 2-1-1 to find out

organizations in your area who can help you.

Child emotional and social well-being: Provide structure, routines and consistency for children so that they know what is happening in

their day and they know what to expect and

count on. Talk to your children about how important they and their feelings are. Help your

child to solve their problems, which will help

them to learn how to problem solve. Children

learn how to handle their emotions from you, talk

to them and show them how you handle your

happiness, sorrow, hurt, and anger .

Information modified from the following: https://

www.childwelf are.gov /pubPDFs/Keeping%

20Your%20Family%20Strong.pdf

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Tribal Social

Services are committed to helping families. If

you have questions or need more information

regarding parenting, please call (906)353-4201.

Child abuse Reporting

Michigan Child Abuse Reporting Hotline. If you

suspect abuse or neglect, call 855-444-3911 any

time day or night. This toll-free phone number

allows you to report abuse or neglect of any

child or adult.

KBIC Tribal Social Services, (906) 353-4201

http://www.kbic-nsn.gov/content/social-services

Suicide/depression helpline

Depression and Bipolar Support, 800-273TALK (8255), 24-hrs/day, seven days/week

http://www.dbsalliance.org

National Suicide Hotline, 800-SUICIDE (7842433), 800-442-HOPE (4673), 24-hrs/day,

seven days/week

http://www.hopeline.com

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 800-273TALK (8255), 24 hrs/day, seven days/week

http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Thursday’s Child National Youth Advocacy

Hotline, 800-USA-KIDS/(800-872-5437), 24 hrs/

day, seven days/week

http://www.thursdayschild.org

Dial Help, Call: (906) 482-HELP

Text: (906) 35-NEEDS (63337)

http://www.dialhelp.org/

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Mental Health Helpline

National Mental Health Association Hotline,

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HOTLINES continues:

KBOCC Students attend Annual American

Indian Higher Education Conference

800-273-TALK (8255), 24 hrs/day, seven days/week. http://www.nmha.org

Parenting hotline

Parenting Magazine's Parenting ON CALL Tip Line, Hotline: 1-800-782

-3030.

Description: Sound advice for smart parents, 24/7; Need help? Parenting

understands. Support on topics that matter to you is just a FREE phone

call away at the 24-hour Parenting ON CALL tip line.

Website: http://www.parenting.com

Parents Anonymous, Hotline: 1-800-352-0528,

"Strengthening Families All Across America"

Website: http://www.parentsanonymous.org/

Description:

Professional Parenting, Inc.,

Hotline: 1-800-313-1264, Description: Parenting Advice, Parenting, Child

Care, Professional Advice & Information.

Sexual and Domestic Violence Helpline

Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline, 800-4-A-CHILD (4224453), 24 hrs/day, seven days/week

http://www.childhelpusa.org

loveisrespect, National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline, (866) 331-9474,

24 hrs/day, seven days/week

http://www.loveisrespect.org

National Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-799-SAFE (7233), 24

hrs/day, seven days/week

http://www.ndvh.org

Attention KBIC Tribal Members

Job Bank Applications

With the approval of constructing both the Baraga and Marquette

Casinos – Tribal Members are urged to apply for the Job Bank as

TERO will be referring workers for these projects.

Some of the jobs that will be available are for Carpenters, Masons, Construction workers, Heavy Equipment Operators, General

Labor, and other skilled and unskilled workers will be needed for

these projects.

Native owned business – you also need to register with the

TERO Office to qualify for Native Preference. Please contact this

office for an application.

TERO assistance is available during regular office hours in the

Tribal Center [Monday – Friday] to assist KBIC Tribal Members in

completing the application packet. Job Bank Applications are also

available online at http://www.ojibwa.com/content/tero -- Please

stop by or contact Debbie Picciano @ 353-4167 or Email –

TERO@kbic-nsn.gov.

‘Find a job you love and you’ll

never work a day in your life’

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Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College (KBOCC) students

and faculty attended the 43 rd Annual American Indian Higher Education Consortium Student Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota,

from March 13 through March 17, 2016.

Ten students made the journey to Minneapolis. On Tuesday,

Mary Kaye Durant and Jolene DeCota were recognized as the Coca

Cola Scholar and Student of the Year. Eight students competed in

events at the conference as follows:

• Art: Jane Kahkonen.

• Poetry Slam: Rachael Boyd and Tara Smith.

• Science Bowl Team: Tara Smith, Toni Sanchez, and Mike Rodriguez.

• Web Design: Raymond Cadreaus, Melanie Durant, and Jane

Kahkonen.

• Scientific Poster Presentation: Mike Rodriguez and Trey Loonsfoot.

Jessie Koenig, Liberal Studies Department Chair, and Andrew

Kozich, Science Department Chair, travelled with the students as

coaches. All of the KBOCC students represented themselves and

the school in an exemplary manner with Ms. Boyd finishing best of

all the competitors making the final four in Poetry Slam.

The KBOCC staff were busy at the conference as well. Joe

Eckerberg acted as master of ceremonies at Tuesday’s general

session with guest speaker Olympic Gold Medalist Billy Mills and

again on Wednesday for the Awards Banquet. Betti Szaroletta and

Neil Kromer judged in the speech events and assisted at the

awards banquet, and Neil also coordinated a lacrosse demonstration.

KBOCC group displays flag at the parade of nations entry (left to right: Jessie

Koenig, Joe Eckerberg, Mary Kaye Durant, Melanie Durant, Tara Smith, Betti

Szaroletta, Raymond Cadreaus, Jane Kahkonen, Jolene DeCota and Neil Kromer).

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Employment Opportunities

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

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Pharmacy Technician, DHHS, (full-time), 4/4/2016

Sales Associate/Project Estimator, Ojibwa Building Supply (part-time up to

37 hours), 4/4/2016

Lake Superior Program Coordinator, KBTNRD, (full-time), open until filled

Teaching Assistant II, Pre-Primary (part-time), open until filled

Youth Mentor, (youth position), Niiwin Akeaa (part-time), open until filled

IT Help Desk Technician, (1/Baraga, 1/Marquette), IT Dept., (full-time), open

until filled

IT Help Desk Technician, (Baraga), IT Dept., (full-time), open until filled

Tribal Attorney (full-time), Office of the Attorney, open until filled

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 organiza16429 Bear Town, Rd.

tion are not tribal members, the Keweenaw Bay Indian

Baraga, MI 49908

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 is received within this timeline.

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Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

Niimigimiwang

KEWEENAW BAY INDIAN COMMUNITY

OFFICE OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES

472 N. Superior Ave. • Baraga, MI 49908

In Tribal Court Building

Office of Violence against Women

Phone: 906-353-4566 • Fax: 906-353-8132

• E-mail: ocss@kbic-nsn.gov

APRIL IS SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH

Please join KBIC OVW for the following events:

“Your Children…Our Priority”

We provide the follow Establishment, Enforcement

and Modification of Child

Support Orders



 Paternity Establishment

a documentary about sexual assault on college campuses

followed by discussion and talking circle ~ Cherie Dakota

and Debbie Williamson

 Location of Custodial and

Non-Custodial Parents

 Community Education

Friday, April 8, 2016, 6 p.m. ~ Movie Night & Talking Circle @ Zeba Hall:

excerpts from: The Hunting Ground

http://www.kbic-nsn.gov



Friday, April 22, 2016, 4:30 p.m. @ Ojibwa Casino Chippewa Room:

3rd Annual ~Zaagibashagaabawing~ Stepping out of the Darkness

Sexual Assault Awareness Walk & Skype Presentation:

Surviving Sexual Assault ~ Vincent Schilling, Native

American journalist for Indian Country Today

Annual Head Start

CHILDREN’S POWWOW

This publication was supported by grant # 2014-TW-AX-0004 awarded by the Office on Violence against

Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed

in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of

Justice Office on Violence against Women and Office for Victims of Crime.

Saturday, April 16, 2016

Niiwin Akeaa Center

Baraga, MI

EMCEE:

HOST DRUMS:

Woodlands

Four Thunders

Darrell Kingbird

VETERAN HONOR

GUARD:

Keweenaw Bay

Grand Entry 1:00 p.m.

HEAD

DANCERS

Jailyn Shelifoe

Male - TBD

Feast 3:30 p.m.

For More Information: Contact Terri Denomie at (906) 524-6626.

KBIC Head Start will not be responsible for accidents, lost or stolen

items, including children and spouses.

Unfortunately, only invited drums can be paid an honorarium.

This is a smoke free environment and absolutely NO alcohol,

drugs, or violence will be tolerated.

This event is sponsored by ITC and KBIC THPO.

Beading ~ Regalia ~

Traditional Crafting Group

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

(12) Ashi Niizh

Location: Zeba Hall Every Sunday 1-6 p.m.

Everyone In Our Community Is Welcome

Children 0-18 Must Be Accompanied

by a Parent

Refreshments and Snacks Offered

Contract Elizabeth Jaukkuri @ 906-395-1422

for any inquiries about our group.

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Head Start & Early Head Start will be accepting applications for the 2016-2017 school year. Applications are available at the

KBIC Health Clinic, KBIC Tribal Center, Ojibwa Community College, and at the

Head Start & Early Head Start Center. You may also have an application mailed to

you by calling (906) 524-6626. The fax is (906) 524-6622. Reminder, all applications MUST be returned with a proof of income. All applications are due by June

24, 2016.