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The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwe

Miinike Giizis - Blueberry Moon - August 2012 Issue 97

Summer Youth Program — Preparing For KBIC Powwow

Tribal Council Members:

Warren C. Swartz, Jr., President

Elizabeth D. Mayo, Vice-President

Susan J. LaFernier, Secretary

Jerry Lee Curtis, Asst. Secretary

Toni Minton, Treasurer

Robert D. (RD) Curtis, Jr.

Frederick Dakota

Eddy Edwards

Jean Jokinen

Michael F. LaFernier, Sr.

Carole LaPointe

Elizabeth (Chiz) Matthews

SPECIAL POINTS

OF INTEREST:

Photo by Lauri Denomie.

Left to right, (front row) Tashina Emery Kauppila-Supervisor, Troy DeCota, Annaleese Rasanen, Sheena

Halverson, Eva Lind, Seirra Curtis, Vanessa Beaver, Cassie Alexander, Cody Clement, Aleah Maskew.

(back row) Mariah Dunham-Coordinator, Samantha Tolonen, Zach Owens, Brenden Varline, Kate Haataja,

Dillion Hueckstaedt, Issac Ekdahl, Sean Spruce, Frances LaPointe III-Supervisor, Zach Cardinal, Todd

Teikari, Kayla Messer, Frederick Dakota, John Herbert-Supervisor, and Alesha Bowman.

One of the biggest jobs for the summer

youth workers is preparing the Ojibwa Campground for the annual powwow. Shown above

is the work crew who have been employed to

do just this task.

This year’s Summer Youth Work Program is

being overseen by Coordinator, Mariah

Dunham. Dunham stated, “ I am excited and

honored to be the new Summer Youth Coordinator for 2012! I am a Sault Ste. Marie Tribal

member and grew up in Watertown, WI. I attended Northern Michigan University and

graduated with a degree in Communications.

The Summer Youth Program has gotten off

to a great start with the hiring of three supervisors: Tashina Emery, Francis LaPointe III,

John Hebert, and 57 youth total. We have

placed several youth outside of the powwow

grounds. We have crews working at Public

Works, Natural Resources, Tribal Historic Preservation Office, Tribal Attorney Office, Watershed Program, PrePrimary, The Ojibwe Summer Program at BHS/LHS, Head Start, Ojibwe

BP, and the Library. It certainly has been a

great opportunity for the inspired youth we

have. We are excited for the Powwow and

happy that we could take part in making it such

a beautiful environment!

I want to thank the Tribal Council, Larry Denomie, Sarah Maki, Hope Laramore, Pauline

Spruce, and all the Department Heads for their

time in making it a great summer!”



July 7, 2012 Tribal Council

Meeting



10th Annual Kids’ Fishing

Derby Held



Lake Superior Day Beach

Cleanup



Mining Updates



Legal Aid Clinic at KBIC



Rezheadz visit KBIC



Deepest Sympathy



Ojibwemowin

To place an ad, submit an article, or

relate information or ideas on possible

articles contact: Lauri Denomie at

(906) 201-0263, or e-mail

newsletter@kbic-nsn.gov.

KBIC’S 10TH ANNUAL KIDS’ FISHING DERBY HELD

KBIC Tribal Natural Resources held their Annual Kids’ Fishing Derby

on Saturday, June 26, 2012, at the Ojibwa Recreation Area—Sand Point

Pond, in Baraga, MI. This year’s event was named in honor of the

Gauthier family. Registered fisher-kids numbered 370 this year… a new

record! With all the unofficially registered kids who were either too young

or too old, their families, volunteers, and the community, is was a record

year once again! This event just keeps getting bigger and better every

year.

Photo by Lauri Denomie.

Keith Lofquist helps his daughter, Alyanna, with

her big catch.

Little Bob Curtis and his father, R.D. Curtis, Jr.,

at the Kids’ Fishing Derby.

Shayla Elmblad fishing with mom, Suzie Carlson, and dad, Brian Elmblad.

Continues on page six.

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JULY 7, 2012 TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING

The Tribal Council held their regularly

scheduled Saturday Tribal Council meeting

on July 7, 2012, at the Ojibwa Casino Resort Conference Room in Baraga, Michigan.

President Warren C. Swartz, Jr. presided

over the meeting with Elizabeth D. Mayo,

Susan J. LaFernier, Jerry Lee Curtis, Toni J.

Minton, Robert (RD) Curtis, Jr., Fred Dakota, Eddy Edwards, Jean Jokinen, Michael

F. LaFernier, Sr., Carole L. LaPointe, and

Elizabeth “Chiz” Matthews present.

President Warren C. Swartz, Jr. shared

numerous Thank You and For Your Information items addressed to Council. Secretary Susan J. LaFernier gave the Secretary’s Report (page two) and Treasurer Toni

J. Minton gave the Treasurer’s Report (page

four). Council passed the Department Head

Reports for May 2012.

President Swartz introduced a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Indian Health Service and the Keweenaw Bay

Indian Community for Construction of Jerry

LaFernier’s Septic System on behalf of

Bruce LaPointe, Project Manager. Toni

Minton motioned to approve the MOA

between the Indian Health Service and

the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community for

construction of on-site wastewater treatment system of Jerry LaFernier’s septic

system, project BE-12-G72, supported by

Carole LaPointe, ten supported (Mayo, S.

LaFernier, J. Curtis, Minton, R. Curtis,

Dakota, Jokinen, M. LaFernier, LaPointe,

Matthews), one opposed (Edwards), 0

abstained, motion carried.

Eddy Edwards, Ojibwa Housing Authority

Director, requested approval of the 2013

Indian Housing Plan/Annual Performance

Report. Mr. Edwards stated in a brief summary, “The Indian Housing Plan is a general

broad plan that basically says that we’ll continue to maintain homes, provide rental assistance, inspect the homes, etc. The one

area where we have a little movement is in

our modernization; improvement to existing

homes; whether we expand the size of them

or do some modernization to the units. In

this particular plan, we are trying to take

some of that money and match it with some

of our non-program money to build more

one and two bedroom units that are in very

high demand. Our waiting list for one and

two bedroom units in Baraga is always a

year wait or longer. Basically it states how

we will spend 1.7 million in Indian Housing

Block Grant Funds received by HUD. It is a

certification by the Tribal Government covered by the Indian Housing Plan, that its

Council has had an opportunity to review it

and has authorized the submission of it.”

He indicated, “We are looking at an apartment style building with six or eight units

that are one and two bedroom combinations, in which a combination of HUD money

and non-program money would be used.

So we’d have a couple units available at

market rate, not low income, and others

would be HUD funded. Six may be market

rate and two others would be available at

low income HUD rate rules.” Discussion

moved to the opportunity of individuals expressing an interest in purchasing the older

HUD houses. Edwards continued, “The

Housing Board hasn’t adopted a policy, but I

think if someone expressed the interest the

Board would consider it. This would be one

way of promoting home ownership, and if

people want that, then I’m for that. So it’s

up to the people. It’s legally possible, and

it’s legally feasible.” Fred Dakota motioned to adopt the 2013 Indian Housing

Plan/Annual Performance Report, supported by Jean Jokinen, eleven supported, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, motion

carried.

President Swartz brought forth a request

by the Ojibwa Senior Citizens for a license

plate fee discount in the amount of $5.00.

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Elizabeth D. Mayo motioned to deny the

Ojibwa Seniors request for a $5.00 fee

discount, supported by Carole LaPointe,

five supported (Mayo, Minton, Dakota, M.

LaFernier, LaPointe), six opposed (S.

LaFernier, J. Curtis, R. Curtis, Edwards,

Jokinen, Matthews), 0 abstained, motion

defeated.

Jean Jokinen motioned to

waive the fee for senior’s license plates,

age 55+, two per household, supported

by Robert (RD) Curtis, Jr., six supported

(J. Curtis, R. Curtis, Dakota, Edwards,

Jokinen, Matthews), five opposed (Mayo,

S. LaFernier, Minton, M. LaFernier, LaPointe), 0 abstained, motion carried.

Susan J. LaFernier stated, “We should have

abided by the Senior’s discount request.”

President Swartz indicated there are

three Gaming Commission Applicants

(Michael Duschene, Chris Schofield, Kerry

Picciano). Consensus was to hold interviews on July 26, 2012, at 10:00 a.m.

President Swartz presented applicants

who have applied for vacant committee

seats. Eddy Edwards motioned to appoint Michelle St. George and Lois Bedell to the Health Board, supported by

Elizabeth D. Mayo, eleven supported, 0

opposed, 0 abstained, motion carried.

Elizabeth D. Mayo motioned to appoint

Everett Ekdahl, Sr. to the Natural Resources Committee, supported by Susan

J. LaFernier, eleven supported, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, motion carried. Motioned by Jerry Lee Curtis to appoint

Everett Ekdahl, Sr. to the Substance

Abuse Advisory Board, supported by

Jean Jokinen, ten supported (Mayo, S.

LaFernier, J. Curtis, Minton, Dakota, Edwards, Jokinen, M. LaFernier, LaPointe,

Matthews), 0 opposed, one abstained (R.

Curtis), motion carried. As there were no

applications received for two seats on the

Economic Board, one seat on the Constitution Committee, one seat for the Health

Board, and one seat for the Substance

Abuse Advisory Board, we will continue to

advertise to fill these positions.

President Swartz brought forth the list of

Aanikoosing Inc. Board of Directors applicants: William Emery, Lynn Ketola, Roy

Koski, Fred Dakota, Patrick Racette, Dale J.

Shalifoe, Andrew Chosa, Donald Carlson,

Debbie Parrish, Paul Stark, Gary Loonsfoot,

Jr., Bruce LaPointe, Candice Rajala, Anthony Rabitaille, and James Mantila. Consensus of the Council is to interview the 14

applicants on July 26, 2012, beginning at

11:00 a.m. Fred Dakota will be interviewed

as an applicant from the Council group.

Any Council Members, who are interested in

serving on the Board of Directors, should

submit a letter to the Tribal President by

July 23, 2012, at the close of business.

President Swartz brought forth a business license renewal of Diana Chaudier for

Rayne Storm Media. Eddy Edwards motioned to approve the renewal of Diana

Chaudier’s business license, doing business as Rayne Storm Media, supported

by Michael F. LaFernier, Sr., eleven supported, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, motion

carried.

Treasurer Toni Minton presented donation requests for July 2012 to the Council for

their consideration. Elizabeth D. Mayo motioned to approve $2,500 to the Native

American Rights Fund, $1,000 to the

Great Start Collaborative MarquetteAlger Counties, $250 for the Great Lakes

Center for Youth Development, and $500

for Omega House sponsorship for the

“Hike for the House” to be held October

6, 2012; for a total of $4,250, supported

by Susan J. LaFernier, eleven supported,

0 abstained, 0 opposed, motion carried.

It was the consensus of Council for Susan

J. LaFernier to contact Christine Cardinal to

see if she’d accept a donation of a used

computer from Michael F. LaFernier, Sr.,

Council member, instead of a new one

which she requested a donation to purchase. It was also the consensus of the

Council to wait on approving any further donation for additional medical travel funding

for a Tribal member as the family is looking

at other alternative avenues for funding and

haven’t received denials from those possibilities. In the event the family receives a

denial before Council meets again, President Swartz was authorized to approve

funding on a temporary basis to assist.

Council adjourned with no closed business on the agenda.

~ submitted by Lauri Denomie, Newsletter Editor

ATTENTION KBIC MEMBERS:

The following Committees/Boards

have vacant seats:

Economic Board –

Two (2) regular seats

Constitution Committee –

One (1) regular seat

Health Board –

One (1) regular seat

Substance Abuse Advisory Board –

One (1) regular seat

Please submit an application (located

at the Tribal Center in Kim Klopstein or

Peggy Minton’s office) by 4 p.m. on

August 10, 2012, to:

Warren C. Swartz, Jr. – President

16429 Bear Town Rd.

Baraga, MI 49908

LEGAL AID

CLINIC

Legal counseling

and advice will be

available to Tribal

members on a variety of legal issues.

Services

are generally free for low-income individuals. The clinic is sponsored by Michigan

Indian Legal Services and will be held at

the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

Tribal Center on Tuesday, August 28,

2012, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. For questions

call 1-800-968-6877.

SECRETARY’S REPORT FOR

JUNE 2012

Activities reported by the Secretary, Susan

J. LaFernier, for the month of June 2012.

ANIN! We honor the greatness in you.

Remember: “Indian Country Counts” and

“Our People, Our Nations, Our Future.”

We continue to recognize the richness of

Native American contributions, accomplishments, and sacrifices to the political, cultural, and economic life of Michigan and the

United States.

RESOLUTION

1296-2004.

Whereas, Lake Superior is the world’s largest freshwater lake and is essential to the

quality of life and economic vitality of the

cities, villages, towns, and counties along its

shores and in the surrounding watershed,

and water is life, and the quality of water

determines the quality of life, and whereas

Lake Superior supports Tribal, cultural and

spiritual, recreational, commercial, and tourism activities for its residents and visitors,

and the responsibility for protecting and restoring the quality of Lake Superior’s waters, land, and wildlife lies with all Tribes,

residents, municipalities, businesses, and

visitors; whereas Tribal Officials, Mayors,

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and other municipal leaders throughout the

Lake Superior Basin desire to protect the

water and habitat quality that all life depends on in the basin. The Keweenaw Bay

Indian Community supports the initiative to

permanently establish the third Sunday in

July as Lake Superior Day in the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community as a day to

acknowledge and celebrate the Lake’s importance in the quality of the lives of its

members. This year on July 13, join the

K.B. Natural Resources Department with

cleaning the beaches from 8:30 a.m. to

noon from Assinins to Pequaming, a lunch

afterward provided by the W.H.I.P.P. Task

Force, and then a Fitness/Nature Walk.

NATIVE VOTE 2012—every vote and

voice count. NCAI (National Congress of

American Indians) President Jefferson Keel

stated in his State of Indian Nations Address that our Native vote can have a significant impact on the upcoming 2012 elections, and he has challenged Indian Country to turn out the largest Native vote in history. There are more than one million eligible voters in Indian Country who are not

registered! We need to get out and vote

not only to have Native voices heard but

also to ensure that U.S. leaders understand

Indian Country and that Indian Country matters, especially in Michigan. Our goal for

Keweenaw Bay is to have 100% of our eligible members vote! Here are five challenges that can make a big difference: 1)

Get yourself registered to vote TODAY!

You can do it online. 2) Think of three people you care about. Make sure they are

registered and challenge them to reach out

to three more people they care about. 3)

Our Native Vote Community Coordinator is

Jennifer Misegan. 4) Volunteer to make

calls encouraging others to register and

vote. 5) With less than six months to go

until Election Day, spread the word. Also

see the website NativeVote.org. August

Primary: Tuesday, August 7, 2012. November General Election: Tuesday, November 6, 2012.

On June 1, I attended along with other

Council members the annual Senior Banquet held at the Bingo Hall to honor and

award our graduating L’Anse, Baraga, and

Community School high school students.

Thank you to the Keweenaw Bay Tribal

Education Committee and Tribal Education

staff. I also attended the National Indian

Gaming Commission Site Specific Table

and Gaming Machine Hold Percentage and

Variance Investigations training held on

June 20, 2012, at the Baraga Casino conference room. Mr. Benjamin Buck and Ms.

Shawnna Ellis, Compliance Officers both

gave power point presentations. The training was very interesting with many good

questions, comments, recommendations,

and checklists, with many staff attending.

Also on June 28, 2012, the KBIC Correctional Facility Advisory Board held their

Consensus Determination Workshop with

public comment. The Board has been

working on a recommendation to determine

which facility is most needed for KBIC:

Treatment/Transitional Facility, Juvenile

Justice Center, Prison, Jail or other. They

will be making their recommendation to the

Tribal Council in the near future.

The employee W.H.I.P.P. (Wellness,

Health, Intervention, Prevention Program)

Task Force and volunteers continue to have

monthly meetings. It is never too late to

encourage and begin positive lifestyle

changes to help us live longer, healthier,

happier lives. Mino-Bimaadizin “Live Well.”

Remember everyone should participate in

at least 30 minutes of physical activity, five

times a week, to stay fit. The 3rd Annual

“Walk Your Way to Wellness” challenge is

underway until August 12, 2012.

The Drug Tip Line number is 353-DRUG

or 353-3784.

The yellow banners are

around the reservation with this drug tip line

number displayed. The Drug Task Force

holds monthly meetings, and their Mission

Statement is: “To promote education

through public awareness with the specific

objective to eliminate the use of ‘illegal

drugs’ for the betterment of the health, welfare, and safety of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and our neighboring Communities.”

Continue to pray for each other as well

as to honor and remember all of our veterans, service men and women, and their

families. Remember those who are ill, our

economic struggles, and all who have lost

loved ones. Thank you, God and Creator,

for the great blessings of our land, loved

ones, and friends. Let us continue to be

thankful for our beautiful area. We pray for

peace in the world.

During June 2012, the Tribal Council

held one Regular Tribal Council Meeting on

June 2, 2012. This meeting is covered in

the July 2012 Newsletter. Tribal Council

held three Special Council Meetings. Following are the unapproved motions from

June.

At a council meeting held June 7, 2012,

the following actions were taken:



Approved the August 4, 6, 11, and 18,

2011 Tribal Council meeting minutes;

 Approved the renewal of James Welsh’s

Fireworks Permit;

 Approved Resolution KB1890-2012

Donald F. Stolp new residential lease in

Baraga and transfers the L’Anse lease

to his son;

 Approved to promote Nancy Pawlowski

from her current clerk/case aide position

into the new Social Work Technician

position.

At a council meeting held June 10,

2012, the following actions were taken:



Approved a donation request for Donald

K. Denomie, Jr. to attend a football

camp for $435.00 in Ann Arbor, MI.

At a council meeting held June 21,

2012, the following actions were taken:



Approved the August 25, and 26, 2011

Tribal Council meeting minutes;

Approved Amendment #2 to the Tribe’s

401-K Plan to add trustees for the loan

program;

Approved a $5000.00 donation for the

1st District-Democratic Congressional

Candidate Gary McDowell’s Campaign;

Approved to remove the “educational

institutions/credit agencies” requirement

from the background investigations application form;

Approved to temporarily amend the

KBIC Background Investigations Policy

for Employees, Volunteers, and others

subject to the Indian Child Protection

and Family Violence Prevention Act for

the 2012 Summer Youth Program for

two weeks for Mariah Dunham, Director,

to supervise 11 youth who may not have

a supervisor who has a complete/

returned background investigation;

Approved the Public Works Department

bid of $33,322.00 for the construction of

a new enclosure for the walk-in cooler

and renovation of the old cooler room as

a Certification Office at the Commodity

Foods building;

Approved the bid from North Country

Website Design for the Wildlife Management Plan website design and development not to exceed $4500 and the Services Agreement;

Approved to submit an application to the

EPA to pursue Treatment as a State for

water quality standards for Tribal trust,

fee, and allotments lands;

Approved the air conditioning bid from

United Contractors for $31,684.00 for

the Marquette Casino;

Approved the sound system replace-

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ment bid from Range Telecommunications for $16,791.51 for the Baraga Casino;

Approved the IHS Sanitation Deficiency

System (SDS) Project List and priority

the same as last year (Kawbawgam

Road Replacement Well #1);

Approved the Services Agreement for

Team Services, LLC to provide dust

control services to various roads for

$4000.00 (Public Works Department);

Approved Brandi Chosa as the interim

background investigator and the promotion of gaming commission secretary to

her present job duties at $15.21 per

hour;

Approved the change (amendment) to

the KBIC Background Investigations

Policy for employees, volunteers, and

others subject to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention

Act—regarding the paragraph: Minimum

Standards of Character (review of an

individual’s background investigation

report);

Approved all the Youth Work Placement

and Reimbursement Agreements that

are submitted which includes the Ojibwa

BP;

Approved the interim wage adjustment

for David Zasadnyj for June 8-14 and

whenever Tom Chosa (I.T. Director) is

on fire duty at $32.00 per hour.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan J. LaFernier, Secretary

MICHIGAN’S 2012

ELECTION CALENDAR

This election year, make sure Your

Voice is heard—Register and Vote!

One of the fundamental rights of our democracy is the right to vote. Any U.S. citizen who is a least age 18 on election day is

eligible. You must also be a resident of

Michigan and the city or township where

you are applying to register to vote. Before

you can cast a ballot, you must register.

Voter registration forms are available at any

Secretary of State office, the Bureau of

Elections on-line at www.Michigan.gov/

elections, or from your local clerks.

In a democratic society, we have the

privilege of voting to choose the representatives who will work on the problems important to us.

Elect your representatives: Deciding

who gets your vote is not always easy! The

following steps will help you find the candidate who will best represent you. Web

sites, personal flyers, and newspaper/

newsletters can provide information to help

you decide:

 Find out where the candidates stand on

issues that are important to you;

 Explore the candidates’ experience.

DATES TO REMEMBER

July 9

Last day to register for the August

Primary

August 4

August Primary absentee ballot requests must be received by 2 p.m.

T u e s d a y , August Primary

August 7

October 9

Last day to register for the November

General Election

November 3

November General Election absentee

ballot requests must be received by 2

p.m.

T u e s d a y , November General Election

November 6

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TREASURER REPORT FOR THE

MONTHS OF MAY/JUNE 2012

NANCY LOUISE EDWARDS

Activities reported by the Treasurer, Toni

Minton, for the months of May and June

2012.

The following donations were made in

May and June 2012:

 May 5, 2012 — $1045 to the Baraga

Senior Physics Class for their Chicago

trip, $300 to the Baraga County Little

League for equipment, $350 to the

Finlandia Coach Youth Baseball Camp,

and $338.11 to Eleanor Nieskes for

medical travel for her grandson’s treatments. ($185 was also given by discretion of the President).

 May 31, 2012 — $228 to Mary Kaye

Durant for family traveling to KBIC for a

funeral service.

 June 2, 2012 — $500 to the L’Anse Eagles Club Women’s Fishing Tournament, $250 to KBOCC Student Government and AISES for the 1st Annual

Hoops Basketball Tournament, and

$185 to Syndi Voakes to attend band

camp.

 June 14, 2012 — $435 to Donald Keith

Denomie, Jr. to attend football camp.

 June 21, 2012 — $5,000 to the McDowell for Congress Campaign.

$2,500 was returned from the Derek

Bailey for Congress Campaign, as Mr. Bailey had to withdraw from the campaign.

The Donation Budget is at a negative

balance of $-4957.95.

In early May, $12,000 in Citgo funds

were returned. Citgo funds are used to

supplement our LIHEAP Program to assist

those in need with their heating costs. We

have received notice that we are not receiving this funding for the upcoming year.

A finance meeting was held on June 14,

2012. Francis LaPointe, CFO, reported on

the Governmental audit briefing, the GASB

54-Fund balance classification, Clinic Third

Party, Pines, Radio, Casino Financial Summary, and an IRS update. We reviewed

OHA financials with the Housing Board and

their Accountant.

The budget process for FY2013 has

started, and a timeline has been drafted:



August 3, 2012—Casino Manager’s individual budgets are due to General

Manager’s office;

August 10, 2012—Government Department Head’s budgets due to CEO’s office and Casino final compiled budget

due to CEO;

September 5, 2012—Council to meet

with Managers and Department Heads.

The Directors will be expected to plan

ahead and put capital expenditures along

with projects in their budgets and provide

narratives.

Respectfully submitted,

Toni Minton, Treasurer

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(March 22, 1942—June 23, 2012)

Nancy Louise Edwards passed away in

the company of her family on June 23,

2012. Nancy had been suffering with Alzheimer's for the past few years, and now

she has gone onto her eternal rest with

peace.

Nancy was born on March 22, 1942, to

William Edward ‘Boyzie’ and Mary Evelyn

‘Meno’ (Cardinal) Jondreau in Assinins,

Michigan.

Nancy graduated from Baraga High

School before moving to California through

the BIA relocation program. She worked at

Pacific Bell Telephone Company until her

marriage to Rod David Edwards on August

10, 1962. In 1970, she and Rod started

their own silk screen printing business, Aero

Display, in Glendale, CA. In 1978, they also

started Canyon Outdoor, an outdoor advertising company, where she worked until Alzheimer's forced her retirement.

Nancy

graduated from College of the Canyon in

1980. She also worked in L’Anse in the

early 1990’s as a supervisor for Bedabin

Youth Home, counseling many kids in need.

In 1995, she made a run for KBIC Chief

Tribal Judge and subsequently became active in a Tribal political group, Fight for Justice. Nancy was very active in political affairs all her life, especially those involving

civil rights from walking in protests against

the Vietnam War and helping veterans and

those

who

are

disenf ranchised.

Nancy and Rod had an open door for

friends and family to stay. Nancy had a

very generous heart was always willing to

lend a hand and support anyone who

needed that extra assistance to get them

back on their feet. She was the guardian of

the underdog or anyone she felt did not

have fair chance on their own. After the

Vietnam War, they hosted a refugee, Soomula, for couple of years. Over the years

there were several guests from around the

world who stayed with them.

Rod and Nancy raised five children. She

was always involved in her children's activities. Nancy was elected president of the

PTA of Haskell Elementary School in Granada Hills, CA., and she was a coach for

her sons’ flag football teams and on her

team were former Green Bay Packer Darryl

Ingram and former Los Angeles Dodger

Todd Zeile.

Nancy was involved in activities with the

Catholic Church. She and a few others

started the first Kateri Tekakwitha Circle in

Los Angeles which led to the building of the

Blessed Katari Catholic Church in Saugus,

CA.

Nancy was a member of the Keweenaw

Bay Indian Community. Nancy was a mem-

ber of Our Lady Perpetual Help Church in

Newhall, CA and the Most Holy Name of

Jesus church in Assinins. In her heart, she

was always a girl from Beartown.

She was proceeded in death by her husband, Rod David Edwards; her son, Rod

Anthony Edwards; her Parents; and her siblings: William Jondreau, Jerry Jondreau,

Elaine Maki, and Alice Hadden. Surviving is

her brother, Robert (Jamie) Jondreau of Virginia; children: Rose Marie Edwards of

Baraga, MI, Eddy Michael (Christine) Edwards of L'Anse, MI, Julie Michelle (Fred)

Sanchez-Edwards of Canyon Country, CA,

and Mark Alan Edwards of Baraga, MI;

grandchildren: Ronald Thomas (Katie) Edwards of Baraga, MI, Harrison Tyler Edwards Kanak of Canyon Country, CA, Tonni

Marie Edwards of Baraga, MI, Hainyaihduzazawinyan ‘ZaZa’ Edwards, Cheyenne Edwards, and Zhoomingweniapane

‘Zoomin’ Edwards of L'Anse MI; greatgrandchildren: Star Marie Edwards, Ziah

Ray Edwards, Ryland Anthony Edwards,

James Thomas Edwards, Emma Louise Edwards, and Joshuah Marcus Collins Edwards. Also surviving are many nieces,

nephews, cousins, and friends.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at

the Most Holy Name of Jesus Catholic

Church, Assinins, MI, with Father John

Haskall, celebrant. Interment took place in

the Assinins Cemetery. The Reid Funeral

Home of L’Anse, MI, assisted the family.

EDMUND WILLIAM LOONSFOOT

(October 21, 1922—June 20, 2012)

Edmund W. Loonsfoot died on June 20,

2012, in his home in Nixa, Missouri, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Ed

was born in Baraga, MI, on October 21,

1922, to Henry “Hanky-Doodle” Loonsfoot

and Emma Knight. He was a member of

the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community of

the Ojibwa Nation. Ed was a World War II

veteran and a member of the American Legion Post 676. He was a painting contractor

in the Springfield, Missouri area for over 40

years and the employment specialist at the

American Indian Center of Springfield for 27

years

Ed was preceded in death by: his son,

Tom; daughter, Geneva; and greatgrandson, Baby Mike. Ed is survived by: his

wife, Betty; sons: Cleyon, Wayne, Glen,

Hank, Robert, Thomas, Jim, and Bob;

daughters: Ella Mae, Gaile, and Annette; 33

grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and

a “tribe” of family and friends.

Memorial services were held at the Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri, on Monday, June 25, 2012.

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community — Lake Superior Day Beach Cleanup

KBIC Summer Youth Crew members collect trash along the Keweenaw Bay shoreline at the Ojibwa

Campground for Lake Superior Day. Photo credit: Erin Johnston.

Baraga County, Michigan – The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC),

whose Reservation lands border Keweenaw Bay of Lake Superior, organized a

beach cleanup on July 13, in celebration of

Lake Superior Day. About 50 people, including: KBIC Natural Resources Department staff, Tribal youth crews, and area

community members, cleaned approximately five miles of Lake Superior beaches

from just north of Assinins/Sand Point all

the way around the Bay to Pequaming.

The day started with an opening ceremony

performed by KBIC members, Charlotte

Loonsfoot and Jessica Koski. The cleanup

was followed by a luncheon provided by the

KBIC WHIP Taskforce at the Sand Point

Light House Day Use Area. After lunch

participants enjoyed time canoeing on the

Lake. “It was hot out, but it was a rewarding effort,” said Erin Johnston, KBIC Lake

Superior Program Coordinator. “We estimate that we collected and disposed of

about 30 bags of trash off the beaches. It

was nice to take a day to reflect on how

lucky we are to live where we do and share

that with others.” Lake Superior Day, which

was created in the early 1990’s by the Binational Forum, is officially the third Sunday

in July. The Binational Forum, a group of

volunteers from the United States and Canada working together to protect Lake Superior, states, “Lake Superior Day is a special

day held around the lake to highlight the

importance of the world’s largest freshwater

lake to the basin’s environment and economy.” KBIC will continue to hold annual

events in honor of Lake Superior Day, but

we encourage the Community to treat

every day as Lake Superior Day and take

actions to restore and protect our beautiful

Lake. Remember to take your trash with

you as the beaches are a shared resource

for everyone to enjoy. For further information please contact our Natural Resources

Department at (906) 524-5757 ext. 24.

KBIC HOLDS THEIR FIRST EVER LIBERTY 5K Run/Walk

The Inaugural Liberty 5k Run/Walk was held on Wednesday,

July 4th in Baraga, and was coordinated by KBIC Youth/Fitness

Director, Cheryne Clements, with the assistance of WHIPP

(Wellness & Health Intervention and Prevention Program—KBIC

Employee Wellness Committee) Taskforce member, Brigitte LaPointe. The run was put on in collaboration of the Lumberjack

Days festivities that are held annually in Baraga. It was sponsored

by the WHIPP Taskforce and registration was FREE to all KBIC

Employees to promote physical activity for KBIC employees. Registration was also free to all Veterans in recognition of the run being

held on Independence Day. Registration was $20 for all other participants and forms were available at the KBIC Youth and Fitness

Office or online at www.lumberjackdays.com. All proceeds went to

the KBIC Youth Club towards their annual Summer Youth Trip.

The event had the option of a 1-Mile Youth Run (open to 12 and

Under—$10) and an option of a 5k Walk or 5k Run. Timing for the

run was provided by Superior Timing of Marquette. All participants

who were registered by June 27, received a tee-shirt. The course

started and ended at the Baraga American Legion. Participants

were able to register at 7:30 a.m. on the day of the race, with the

race beginning at 8:30 a.m. The Youth Run started shortly after.

Eagle Radio was on sight playing music and making announcements. Goodie bags, snacks, water, and Bomb Pops that were

provided for all participants were donated by Heidi Mayo, Larry's

Market, Pat’s Foods, and the Pines Convenience Center. There

were 90 registered runner and walkers with 25 Youth participants.

Cheryne Clements, Coordinator, said, “We had people from downstate Michigan, Wisconsin, and even Minnesota participate. We

had many volunteers and workers from various organizations:

Baraga Fire Fighters Suzy Jondreau and Mariah Dunham, Youth

Program Staff Steven Denomie and Rebecca Rasanen, Tribal Police, Eagle Radio, Bill and Bucki Jondreau, Pete Olson, Tim Olson,

Jim Shelifoe, Ginger Shelifoe, Angie Shelifoe, Carole LaPointe, Tim

Olson, Deb LaPointe, and Mary LaPointe.” All winners won a

plaque and a $15 gift certificate to RoadID.com, and the top three

finishers in each age category received a medal. Age divisions

were male and female in each running and walking category; 14

and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60+.

Cheryne said, "For a first time event, I thought everything went

great! We had a couple of ‘screw-ups’ (runners ended up taking a

different route than what was explained), but in the end, there were

no complaints and everyone enjoyed themselves. I think a lot of

people surprised themselves with the great running/walking effort

Top Youth Winners/Liberty 1-Mile Youth Run. L-R: Louie Curtis, Skylar

LeClaire, Kiera Collins, Steele Jondreau, Jaycie Roustala, DySean Allen,

Easton Clements and Alysha Bemis. Photo credits: Cheryne Clements.

Continues on page nine.

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Kids’ Fishing Derby continues:

2012 Kids Fishing Derby Results

(Top 15)

CHAMP: Kegan Laufenberg, (24" of fish

caught....19 inch smallmouth and 5 inch

rock bass);

Reserve Champ: LeAnne LaForge, (23" of

fish caught...2 bluegill and 1 pumpkinseed);

3rd: Moamin Taveq, smallmouth bass and

rock bass;

4th: Johnathan Francois, bluegill and bullhead;

5th: Whitney Walitalo, smallmouth bass;

6th: Lena Cadeau, smallmouth bass;

7th: Nate Sterbenz, smallmouth bass;

8th: Lexi Lampson, smallmouth bass;

9th: O’dell Loonsfoot, bullhead and rock

bass;

10th: Trevor Tangen, bullhead;

11th: Keyshia Simmons, yellow perch;

12th: Adyson Moulden, yellow perch;

13th: Autumn Wilson, bullhead;

14th: Aiyanna Gauthier, yellow perch;

15th: Mathew Maki and Shayna Pittsley

(tie), bluegill and yellow perch.

Fish registered at the 2012 Kids’ Fishing

Derby

Bluegill — 23;

Rock Bass — 19;

Yellow Perch — 11;

Smallmouth Bass — 7;

Pumpkinseed Sunfish — 4;

Bullhead — 3;

Largemouth Bass — 1;

Turtles — 7;

Frog — 1.

Photo by Lauri Denomie.

Kids and their families enjoyed hayrides.

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FATHER’S DAY INITITIVE CONTEST ON EAGLE RADIO

by: KBIC Office of Child Support

During the month of June, the Office of

Child Support sponsored an essay contest.

Children, aged 8-18, were invited to submit

an essay and tell us about their Dads and

what makes them so special to them.

A total of 30 essays were submitted.

Prizes, were donated from our local community allowing the winners to spend a fun day

with their Dad, included: movie rental tickets from Superior Video, pizzas from the

Pizza Shack, Press Box and Mine Shaft

bowling, gift certificates from Ojibwa Builders, Pine’s gas cards, gift certificates from

the Baraga Drive-In, Subway, Hilltop,

Photo by Lauri Denomie.

Frostie Freeze, Java by the Bay, Nine holes

of golf with a cart from L’Anse Golf Club, gift

certificates for tickets to games at NMU, and

dreamcatchers made by Dave DeCota and

Everett Ekdahl, Sr. We would like to thank

the area businesses and people who donated these gifts. Without their generous

support, this contest would not have been

possible!

All of the essays were amazing, and it

was a very tough decision to make. We

would like to thank all participants and

praise them for a job well done! Good job

everyone!

Photo by KBIC/OCS staff

First place winner—Kayla Second place winner—Star Ed- Third place winner—Treyson

Messer of Baraga with her dad, wards with her dad, Ron Ed- Dunleavy with his dad, Justin

Donald Messer, Jr.

Dunleavey.

wards.

Photo by Lauri Denomie.

Photo by KBTNRD staff.

Jeani Jaye Aho was so excited with her catch…

with only ten seconds left in her category.

Clowns (l to r) Roxanne Carlson and Lisa Denomie spend time with fisherkids.

Continues on page nine.

KBIC YOUTH HEALTH AND SAFETY FAIR

Photo by Lauri Denomie.

Registration workers registered 132 participants.

Photo by DHHS staff.

Visiting the displays were the Crash Dummies and Sparky the Fire Dog.

KBIC’s Community Health Department sponsored a Youth

Health and Safety Fair on June 23, 2012. The event registered 132

youth and was held at the KBIC Community Center Gym. Safety

messages were offered through displays and activities by: Beartown Firefighters, Copper Country Mental Health, KBOCC, WIC,

KBIC/DHHS, OPREVENT, VOCA, MSU Extension, Superior Family

Chiropractor, National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, UPPCO, PrePrimary Program, KBIC’s Office of Child Support, and the

OVW Program and Services.

Kathy Mayo, Community Health Director, said, “The Community

Health Department plans on holding an annual event, such as this

year’s, to promote safety since it is the leading cause of injury and

death, especially in Native communities. This year we focused on

the youth, next year’s could be for the elderly, etc.”

Photo by Lauri Denomie.

Corey Goodbird and daughter, Caitlynn Goodbird, visit with Smokey the

Bear.

Photo by Lauri Denomie.

(Above) is Lisa Denomie, PrePrimary Program Director, (right) in an activity involving “First-aid with band-aids” with (l to r) Doreen Blaker and

granddaughter, Princess; and Sheila Ekdahl with daughters: Breyelle and

Dhanya.

(Right) is an activity table where youth designed their own Sun Visor hats.

Photo by Lauri Denomie.

Photos by Lauri Denomie.

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Mining Updates, by Jessica Koski, KBIC Mining Technical Assistant

Orvana Copperwood Project

On April 30, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) approved a mining permit for the Copperwood Project near Wakefield

and the Porcupine Mountain State Wilderness

Area. On July 17, the DEQ also approved an air

permit for the project. The mining permit is not

effective until all other required permits are issued—including those for water discharges, wetlands impact, and stream fill.

On July 8, the KBIC mining technical review

team submitted comments on proposed permits

for wetland and stream fill. We found the company to significantly fall short of avoiding and

minimizing negative impacts as required by law.

The comments are available online at: http://

standfortheland.com/2012/07/09/kbic-commentson-orvanas-proposed-wetlands-permits/

A primary concern is the proposed tailings disposal facility marked (TDF) on the Copperwood

Project map. Tailings are the waste materials left

over after ore processing. The TDF would fill in

approximately 52 acres of wetlands and 13,672

feet of streams. It is predicted to release between 24-62 million gallons of leachate (water

that moves through the tailings and transports

Copperwood Project Plan, Fig. F-3 from Orvana’s permit application

contaminates) into the environment per year.

for stream and wetland impacts.

The leachate is expected to contain sulfate, arsenic, cadmium, copper, iron, lead, mercury, sele Escape of deep brines to surface waters (underground wanium, and zinc. Once mining ends and the water treatment facility

ter containing a lot of salt, common in the western U.P.);

is shut off, these heavy metals and other contaminants would mi

Cross contamination of aquifers;

grate untreated into soils and creeks to nearby Lake Superior.

 Sump pits can consist of waste water, oils and grease, and

Rio Tinto Mining Activities

metal sulfides or uranium from the drill cuttings. Sump waKennecott (a subsidiary of Rio Tinto) continues sulfide mine

ter may attract wildlife and is usually left on site with shalconstruction of the Eagle Project about 23 miles east of the L’Anse

low burial;

Reservation on 1842 Treaty territory. An underground portal tun Storm water runoff, wetlands impact, water usage, and fuel

nel into Migi zii wa sin (Eagle Rock) has been drilled and blasted

storage;

over 2100 feet towards the ore body under the Salmon Trout River

of Lake Superior. The company hopes to start production in July

 Enforcement of stipulations to prevent drilling in close prox2013, and begin full production in 2014 with expectations to mine

imity to surface waters;

for five-eight years.

 Cumulative, total added, impacts of numerous exploration

On July 7, an incident occurred at the mine site in which about

sites in an area.

100 gallons of hydrochloric acid (a chemical used in the waste water treatment process) spilled inside a storage area and was subsequently cleaned up. The company said a faulty valve caused a

container to leak the chemical. Exposure to hydrochloric acid can

have a corrosive effect on human tissue, with the potential to damage respiratory organs, eyes, skin, and intestines. No injuries were

reported.

On the legal front, the KBIC and its coalition partners are awaiting a decision by the Michigan Court of Appeals whether or not

they will hear legal challenges to the state’s issuance of mining

and groundwater discharge permits for the project. In the meantime, the Huron Mountain Club, consisting of 250 members who

own 19,000 acres near the site, filed a federal lawsuit to halt construction of the mine, stating that the company did not obtain necessary federal permits. A hearing took place on June 6, and a

decision has not been issued yet.

On April 23, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

issued a federal objection under Section 404 of the Clean Water

Act to proposed County Road 595, which would serve as a mining

haul road for Kennecott’s Eagle Mine and Humboldt Mill. A DEQ

permit decision deadline for the road has been postponed until October 1. If the state issues a permit without EPA approval, the applicant would have to seek a federal permit from the U.S. Army

Aquila exploration targets in the Great Lakes region

Corps of Engineers.

from Aquila’s website.

Exploration in the Ottawa National Forest

Substantial exploration has occurred in the western Ottawa National Forest for sulfide mineral ores and uranium. Currently,

Trans Superior Resources (a subsidiary of Canadian-based Bitterroot Resources) is applying to conduct exploration for sulfide deposits in Ontonagon County. Since 1996, the company has been

permitted to explore at least four other times. The company proposes to drill 15 sites to look for gold, platinum, nickel, and cobalt.

For more information on this proposal: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/

nepa_project_exp.php?project=38891

In addition, the State of Michigan owns many acres of minerals

rights within the National Forest and is working to lease some of

them out for exploration. Some of the leases are located about

three miles southeast of Kenton and surround nearby segments of

the traditional L’Anse-Lac Vieux Desert Trail corridor.

The U.S. Forest Service and other federal agencies have a

trust responsibility to meaningfully consult and consider Tribal interests, including rights reserved in treaties, before they make decisions that impact tribes. Permitting the exploration of sulfide ore

bodies poses human health and environmental risk more so than

less reactive ore bodies. Potential effects of mineral exploration to

consider include:

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Back Forty Project

The prospective Back Forty sulfide gold-zinc-copper project

along the Menominee River, near Stephenson, has been suspended, at least temporarily. HudBay, who had a 51% interest in

the project, recently announced an end to its joint venture with

Aquila Resources. Aquila Resources, a Canadian company, is

exploring for gold at several other sites in Michigan and Wisconsin.

Save the Date

The Lake Superior Binational Forum is hosting a Public Meeting

on the Impacts of Mining in the Lake Superior Basin on Friday,

Sept. 28, 2012, 1:00—4:30 p.m., at the Peter White Public Library

in Marquette. To listen to speeches and see presentations from

the previous meeting in Ashland, WI, visit: http://

www.superiorforum.org/meetings/march -23-2012-odanahwisconsin.

*This article also appeared in Keweenaw Now at http://

keweenawnow.blogspot.com/ .

"The KBIC and KBIC Natural Resources Department gives deep thanks to all businesses, volunteers, and families who cared enough to make the 10th Annual KBIC

Kids Fishing Derby the best event yet! Please note that with all of the volunteers

and people who contributed, we may have missed a few of you on this list. If we did,

please contact KBNRD Staff at (906) 524-5757 x 12 or 16. Thanks for continuing to

support us in making this event "For the Kids!"

Donations:

24 hr. Bait—Northwood Guide Services

A-1 Toylets

Applebee’s

Arby’s

Artley’s Greenhouse and Nursery

Baraga County 4-H

Baraga County Chamber of Commerce

Baraga County Convention and Visitors’ Bureau

Baraga County Eagles Auxiliary 2287

Baraga County Federal Credit Union

Baraga Drive-In

Baraga State Park, Michigan DNR

Baraga Township Lions club

Bay Ambulance

Bay Auto

Bayshore Veterinary Clinic

BCMH Rehab/Fitness Center

Bella Vista

Besse Forest Products, Inc.

Best Western Lakeside Inn

BIA Forestry and BIA Fire Control (Smokey the Bear)

Bianco Plumbing and Heating

Border Grill

Brenda and Jim Sullivan

Burger King

Carla’s Restaurant

Central Upper Peninsula Sport Fishing Association

Copper Country Ford of Houghton

Copper Trout Unlimited

Countryside Farm & Garden

Cousins Subs

Culver’s Restaurant

Danielson Contracting, Inc.

Dave and Marcy Cella

Dave Whitman Construction, Inc.

Diary Queen

Disney Bait and Tackle

Dr. Ronald P. D’Agostino, D.O., P.C.

Eagle Radio

Erickson’s Tru-Value

Family Video of Houghton

FeedMill Café

Flowers By Sleeman

Frostie Freeze

Gambles

Genoa National Fish Hatchery U.S.F.W.S.

Grandchamp, McBride & Prophet, CPA’s, PC

Greigs Taxidermy (Ontonagon)

Grentz Family

Haataja Truck’n LLC

Hairsmiths (Red Ridge Plaza)

Hardee’s

Hilltop Restaurant

Holiday (L’Anse)

Homestead Graphics

Huron Bay Trading Post

Indian Country Sports

Irene’s Pizza

Iron River National Fish Hatchery

Ishpeming Community Federal Credit Union

Java by the Bay

Joe Brazeu & Son, Inc.

Joey’s Only Seafood and Grill

Kahkonen Excavating

KBIC Cultural Committee

KBIC Even Start

KBIC Head Start and Early Head Start

KBIC Natural Resources Committee

KBIC Public Works Department

KBIC Tribal Council

KBIC Tribal Historic Preservation Office

KBIC Youth Committee

Keweenaw Bay Cutters

Keweenaw Gem & Gift, Inc.

Keweenaw Green House

Keweenaw Veterinary Clinic

Kinnunen—Sutinen Post No. 7646

Kurt’s Korner

L’Anse Family Dentistry

L’Anse Furniture Mart

L’Anse Golf Club

L’Anse Sentinel

L’Anse Warden Electric Company

LaCourt Bottled Gas

Lake Superior Tree Farms & Nursery

Larry’s Market

Lost Lake Lodge, LLC

Lute’s Corner Store

Massie MFG, Inc.

Maurices Clothing Store

McDonald’s

MD Contracting, Inc.

Michigan DNRE and State Park Staff

Michigan Tech Employees Federal Credit Union

Mine Shaft and Rock House Hardwood Grill

Mitch’s Trading Post

Morin Fireworks

Northern Orthotics & Prosthetics

Northwoods Sporting Goods

Ojibwa BP

Ojibwa Casino Resort

Ojibwa Holding Company

Ojibwa Senior Citizens

Ottawa National Forest

Ottawa Sportsmen Club

Otter Lake Sportsman Club

Pat’s Auto & Sports Center

Pat’s IGA

Pepsi Cola of Houghton

Pilgrim River Steakhouse

Pines Convenience Center

Pizza Hut (Houghton)

Pizza Hut (Ishpeming)

Pizza Shack

Plum Creek

Portage Lake Golf Course

Pressbox Sports Bar & Grill

Quizno’s (Marquette)

Red Lobster

Reliance Insurance Agency

Scott and Lori Nicklas

Shopko (Houghton)

Subway (L’Anse)

Sue Sullivan

Sunshine Flower Shop

Superior Video of Baraga

Superior Watershed Partnership

T.C. Electric

Taco Bell (Houghton)

Taco Bell (Marquette)

Terri and Mike Denomie

The Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum

Tikky’s Tree Service

Tony’s Steak House

Unique Images

UP Engineers & Architects, Inc.

VFW Club (L’Anse)

Village of Baraga

Village of L’Anse

Walmart (Houghton)

Walmart (Marquette)

Wilkinson’s

Wyandotte Hills Golf Course

FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ON

INDIAN RESERVATIONS (FDPIR)

NET MONTHLY INCOME STANDARDS*

(Effective October 1, 2011)

*The net monthly income standard for each household size is the sum of the applicable Supplemental

Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) net monthly

income eligibility standard and the applicable SNAP

standard deduction.

48 Contiguous

United States:

House

hold

Size

SNAP Net

Monthly

Income

Standard

SNAP Standard Deduction

$ 908

$147

$1,055

$1,226

$147

$1,373

$1,545

$147

$1,692

$1,863

$155

$2,018

$2,181

$181

$2,362

$2,500

$208

$2,708

$2,818

$208

$3,026

$3,136

$208

$3,344

Each additional member

John H. Messer, Jr.

John Pagal

Josh Drury

Joy Bender

Karen Andersen

Katie Kruse

Kayla Messer

Keith Denomie

Kit Laux

Larry Greig

Lauri Denomie

Lisa Denomie

Lori Ann Sherman

Lyndon Ekdahl

Marcy Cella

Micah Petoskey

Mike Duschene

Mike Koskinen

Mike Lofquist

Nancy Lamb

Opal Ellsworth

Pam Nankervis

Patrick LaPointe

Preston Ellsworth

Raymond Cadreaus

Richard Alexander

Rob Aho

Robert Ellsworth

Ron Hueckstaedt

Ross Weisinger

Roxanne Carlson

Sam Spruce

Sammi Tolonen

Sarah Clouthier

Sarah Garver

Sean Spruce

Seth Keller

Sgt. Misegan

Shannon DesRocher

Shawn Seppanen

Shirley Zasadnyj

Sierra Ayres

Stan Spruce

Stuart Swartz

Tony LaPlante, Sr.

Trevor Spruce

Troy DeCota

Tyler Tolonen

Val Gagnon

Vanessa Beaver

Household

Size

FDPIR Net

Monthly

Income

Standard

+ $319

Alaska:

Volunteers

Aleah Maskew

Alysha Bowman

Andrew Kozich

Annaleese Rasanen

Ashok Ravindran

Bill Mattes

Brandon Nieskes

Breanna Pearson

Brianna Magnant

Brita Wanhala

Brittany Nieskes

Char Spruce

Charles Gauthier

Cheryl Denomie

Tara Meleen

Chill Seppanen

Chris Chosa

Courtney Clisch

Curt Nieskes

Dale Goodreau

Dan Huecksteadt

Danielle Hueckstaedt

Davan Ravindran

Dave Cella

Dave Osmak

DeAnna Hadden

Derek Geroux

Devin Chosa

Diane Denomie

Dillion Huecksteadt

Erin Johnson

Evelyn Ravindran

Felicia Van Dyke

Fred Gauthier

Gary Czypinski

Gary Huecksteadt

Gene Mensch

George Madison

Georgenia Earring

Glenn Tolonen, Jr.

Grace Nieskes

Heather Naigus

Helene Shalifoe

Isaac Ekdahl

James Veker

Jamiee Loonsfoot

Jared Gauthier

Jeff Mayo

Jen Merk

Jessica Koski

Use this

amount

Use this

amount

SNAP Net

Monthly

Income

Standard

SNAP Standard Deduction

$1,134

$252

$1,386

$1,532

$252

$1,784

$1,930

$252

$2,182

$2,329

$252

$2,581

$2,727

$252

$2,979

$3,125

$260

$3,385

$3,524

$260

$3,784

$3,922

$260

$4,182

Each additional member

FDPIR Net

Monthly

Income

Standard

+ $399

FDPIR Income Deductions—see 7 CFR 253.6(f)

Earned Income Deduction — Households with

earned income are allowed a deduction of 20 percent

of their earned income.

Dependant Care Deduction — Households that

qualify for the dependent care deduction are allowed

a deduction of actual dependent care costs paid

monthly to a non-household member.

Child Support Deduction — Households that incur

the cost of legally required child support to or for a

non-household member are allowed a deduction for

the amount of monthly child support paid.

Medicare Part B Medical Insurance and Part D

Prescription Drug Coverage Premiums — Households that incur the cost of Medicare Part B medical

insurance and/or Part D prescription drug coverage

premiums are allowed a deduction for the monthly

cost of the premiums.

FDPIR Resource Standards—see 7 CFR 253.6(d)

$3,250 for households with at least one elderly or

disabled member.

$2,000 for households without any elderly or disabled members.

LIBERTY 5K Run/Walk continues:

they put in and, that is always a good feeling! We had 75 people registered coming

into July 4th, with 40 more registering that

morning. I was so surprised by the amount

of people we had, and it was well over what

I had expected! This will definitely become

an annual event for the Lumberjack Days

celebration here in Baraga County. We had

33 KBIC employees participate in the event.

The Youth Run also went over very well.

This event was held to promote physical

activity and healthy lifestyles for our community and families. It was great to see all

kinds of different ages and people from

other places come together for this type of

event. There was such a positive vibe in

the air, and I hope to see even more participation next year!"

Results

1-Mile Youth Division Ages 12 and Under

 Overall Boy Winner—Louis Curtis,



L'Anse; 1st Place—Steele Jondreau,

Baraga; 2nd Place—DySean Allen,

Baraga; 3rd Place- Easton Clements,

Baraga;

Overall Girl Winner—Jaycie Roustala,

Houghton; 1st Place— Skylar LeClaire,

Baraga; 2nd Place—Kiera Collins,

L'Anse; 3rd Place—Alysha Bemis,

Baraga

Overall 5k Female Walk Finisher—

Tracie Williams, Hancock;

Overall 5k Male Walk Finisher—Chad

DeCota, Baraga;

Overall 5k Female Run Finisher—

Jessica Nankervis, Baraga;

Overall 5K Male Run Finisher—Daniel

Sterbenz, L'Anse.

All results for the Liberty Run can be

found on www.superiortiming.com.

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AUGUST 2012 Calendar Events

Aug 3: Gov’t offices closed for Employee

Picnic;

Aug 4: Reg. Sat. Council Meeting, 9 am,

Ojibwa Resort Conference Room;

Aug 10: Constitutional Committee Meeting, 1 pm, Council Chambers;

Aug 15: Veteran’s meeting, 7 pm;

Aug 27: KBOCC classes begin;

Aug 28: Legal Aid Clinic.

~ 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 upto-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.

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Employment Opportunities

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

For current job listings,

complete job announcements, applications and

closing dates contact:

KBIC Personnel Department, 16429 Bear Town

Road, Baraga, MI 499089210 or 906-353-6623, ext

4176 or 4140 or visit:

www.ojibwa.com.



Call

pos

ition

* Community Service

Supervisor

* Unit Manager

* LPN

* RN

* Account Executive/

Sales

* Cashier

* Receptionist/Clerical

Worker

* Youth Program &

Facility Attendant

* Family Aide

* Van Driver

* Pre-Primary Teaching

Assistant

Elementary Tutor—August 2, 2012

Pharmacist—open continuously

Unit Manager (OVW)—open continuously

KBIC YOUTH ENJOY REZHEADZ EVENTS

KBIC youth and community

members were treated to a two

day program of the talents of

REZHEADS.

The event was

housed at the KBOCC gym on

Monday, July 16, and Tuesday,

July 17.

RezHeadz is a Native American Entertainment Group who

offer energetic presentations to

inspire leadership, self-esteem,

academic achievement, bonding

to school, and the importance of

education.

These self-esteem

Photo by Lauri Denomie. programs are designed to increase self-worth, a positive

KBIC teens enjoy the rap of RezHeadz Presenter, Cisko.

sense of identity, moral character,

and to improve student’s social and emotional growth. The presentations also explored the epidemic of bullying. Presenters incorporate humor, music, and participant involvement to express

their messages.

This event was brought to the Community by KBIC Outpatient

Substance Abuse Program with the assistance of ATR, Tribal

Court, and ITC funding.

Photo by Lauri Denomie.

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Photo to the left—Kyle Gauthier joins Cisko on stage during a selection

of rap music.

L-R: Princess candidates, Sheila Halverson,

Samantha Tolonen, and Ashley Beck.

KBIC

Women’s Clinic

Second & Fourth

Tuesday

of each month

Schedule

By calling

353-8700

KBIC Women’s Health Clinic

The Donald A. LaPointe Health & Education Center will again

provide routine gynecological examinations to women of all ages

by Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Kristine Nyquist.

Our Women have unique health needs, and because of this,

our health center staff will be arranging specific days and times to

offer pap smears, pelvic examinations, and routine breast exams.

These preventative screenings help to keep our community

healthy by detecting early signs of health issues before they become a problem.

The staff of the Donald A. LaPointe Health & Education Center

are dedicated to patient-centered care. We strive to provide you

the best personal care possible right here at home in a patientfriendly environment.

To find out more about scheduling your routine preventative

care appointment, every second and fourth Tuesday of each

month, please call 353-8700.

Promoting and Enhancing the Healthcare of our Community

OJIBWEMOWIN

Miinike Giizis—Blueberry Month—August

The language page was designed

from reference of “The Ojibwe People ’s Dictiona ry ” via http://

ojibwe.lib.umn.edu/.

m _ _ _ a _ (blueberries)

o _ _ t a_ _ _ g _ _ i n (blackberries)

_ a m e _ _ s (lake trout)

_ _ _ a (walleye)

_ ii_ i_ (it is summer)

Unscramble

g i _ _ o o n _ _ _ e (she/he fishes)

Word List

niibin

namegos

odeiminan

miinan

ogaa

miskominan

mawinzo

giigoonyike

odatagaagomin

Across:

1. blackberries

2. walleye

3. it is summer

Down:

1. strawberries

2. blueberries

3. she/he picks berries

4. she/he fishes

5. raspberries

6. lake trout

gned b ie

Desi i Denom

Lau

_ d e _ _ i _ _ n (strawberries)

m _ w _ _ z _ (she/he picks berries)

_ _ s k o _ _ _ _ n (raspberries)

KEWEENAW BAY OJIBWA

LIBRARY NEWS…

Good

News!

The library now

has a book return

bin in front of the

building! This was

purchased

with

funds from the

Institute of Museum and Library

Services.

The

other book return

will remain at the

entrance to the

Tribal Center. We

are now a "two

bin" library!

On July 2, the

UP Book Tour

stopped

Baraga.

It was

held in the gym of

the KBIC Community Center. Six Sally Brunk, Poet

authors read their

work. Poet Sally Brunk was among the

authors. Sally read two of her latest

poems.

~ Mary Bergerson, Ojibwa Community

Library Director

(11) Ashi bezhig

Catholic Community of

Baraga County

Holy Name of Jesus

Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha

KEWEENAW BAY INDIAN COMMUNITY

OFFICE OF CHILD SUPPORT

SERVICES

427 N. Superior Ave. • Baraga, MI 49908

In Tribal Court Building

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

• Email: ocss@kbic-nsn.gov

Pastor

Father John Longbucco

Father Antony Lukka

Confessions: Sunday before Mass

Sunday Mass 12:00 p.m.

353-6565

saintann@up.net

“Your Children…Our Priority”

We provide the following services:

TILSON CROWED LUMBERJACK DAYS QUEEN

 Establishment, Enforcement and

 Location of Custodial and

Modification of Child Support Orders

Non-Custodial Parents

This year’s Lumberjack Royalty included KBIC members:

Alisha Tilson, crowned as

Queen Tuesday, July 3, 2012,

and first runner-up, Corey

Pietila.

This has been a big week

for Alisha Tilson as she was

also crowned Queen of the

Strawberry Fest on Friday, July

6, 2012, in Chassell, MI.

Alisha Tilson is the daughPhoto by Lauri Denomie.

ter of Allison and Dana

Baraga Lumberjack Parade included: (above) Alisha

Hietikko and Tim Tilson. She Tilson, Lumberjack Days Queen, and (below) Corey

is a 2012 graduate of Baraga Pietila, Runner-up.

High School.

Corey Pietila is the daughter of Juliet Goyen and

Chuckie Pietila. She is a 2012

Baraga High School Graduate.

 Paternity Establishment

 Community Education

tp://www.kbic-nsn.gov/html/ocss.htm

Zeba Indian Mission

United Methodist Church

“We welcome each of you to our

worship services, at 9:00 a.m.

each Sunday.”

Pastor: Rev. Stephen Rhoades

Church office 524-7939

Parsonage 524-7936

Permit No. 62

U.S Postage PAID

Big Rapids, MI 49307

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

16429 Bear Town Rd-Baraga, Mi 49908-9210

PRE-SORT STARDARD

(12) Ashi Niizh

JAILYN SHELIFOE,

LITTLE MISS SUPERIOR

2012, FEATURED IN

JULY 4TH PARADE

Photo by Lauri Denomie.

KBIC member, Jailyn

Shelifoe, was crowned

Little Miss Superior 2012,

on June 12, 2012, at the

Baraga County Lake

Trout Festival. Jailyn was