# The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwe (2017) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Akeweenaw_bay%3A5ee0b52a3272e563 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text WIIKWEDONG DAZHI-OJIBWE The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwe Ode’mini Giizis - Strawberry Moon - June 2017 KEWEENAW BAY OJIBWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE HOLDS 2017 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY Issue 155 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 Randall R. Haataja Michael F. LaFernier, Sr. Gary F. Loonsfoot, Jr. Rodney Loonsfoot Elizabeth D. Mayo SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST Picture by Lauri Denomie. KBOCC’s Class of 2017, left to right — Brittanee Gauthier, O’Edith Harris, Jolene DeCota, Michelle Moulden, Cynthia Thierry, Amanda Nordstrom, Keri Williams, Rachel Voakes, Heather Ochoa, and Melissa Treadeau. The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College held their 2017 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at the Niiwin Akeaa Facility in Baraga, Michigan. This year’s graduating class was KBOCC’s largest with ten students earning their associate degrees — Associate of Applied Science/Business Administration: Michelle Moulden (Magna Cum Laude), Amanda Nordstrom (Magna Cum Laude), and Cynthia Thierry; Associate of Applied Science/Early Childhood Education: Jolene DeCota, Brittanee Gauthier, Heather Ochoa, Rachel Voakes (Cum Laude), and Keri Williams (Magna Cum Laude); Associate of Arts/ Liberal Studies: O’Edith Harris (Magna Cum Laude) and Melissa Treadeau (Magna Cum Laude). Sixteen students received a certificate in Criminal Justice — Jessie Ames (Magna Cum Laude), Jade Chaudier, Isaac Ekdahl, Billie Krask (Magna Cum Laude), Theodore Krask (Magna Cum Laude), Christopher Johnson (Cum Laude), Trystan Lahti, John Lee (Magna Cum Laude), Jay Loman, Terrance Mackey, Kristine Miller (Magna Cum Laude), Joshua Mukka, Shawn Smith, William St. George (Magna Cum Laude), Kyle Stein (Magna Cum Laude), and Drake Sullivan. Picture by Lauri Denomie. KBOCC’s President Debra Parrish, (shown above) gave a detailed history of KBOCC’s History. KBOCC was chartered in 1975 by the KBIC Tribal Council. They honored their first dual graduate with Michigan Technological University in 1979. Unfortunately, due to lack of funding, the college closed in 1980. Ms. Parrish, after working for Suomi College and offering classes on the L’Anse Reservation, asked the Tribal Council in 1998, if they would like to reopen the college, and they agreed. KBOCC began offering classes which were located in the Ojibwa Senior Citizens’ Center. Bob Zasadnyj taught the first computer classes at the L’Anse Library. Later KBOCC purchased the former post office and had offices in the former Darcy residence. They opened a fitness center and later converted it into the Indoor Play Center. Later the fitness center moved to the Baraga Campus. In 1999, KBOCC became a member of AIHEC. The first campus was built in Baraga at the Niiwin Akeaa Center in 2004, adding a Woodshop in the Tribe’s Industrial Park in 2008. In October of 2009, KBOCC received candidacy status from the HLC and became fully accredited in 2013. They received funding from DOE-Title III and the USDA and purchased the former Baraga County Memorial Hospital. In 2014, KBOCC received a Land Grant Status-USDA NIFA and approval from the Bureau of Indian Education—TCCCU Act. They opened what is now their main campus in L’Anse, the Wabanung Campus and also reopened a child care center. Under the direction of Dr. Andrew Kozich, in 2014, students took first place in the Science Bowl at the AIHEC Student Conference, and the archery students took third place. In 2016, three new certificate programs were approved by the Higher Learning Commission for Business, Office Systems, and Environmental Science, and the college was recently approved for Criminal Justice Corrections Certificate. New plans are to establish an automotive technology program with Northern Michigan University. KBOCC plans on offering two new associate degree programs: Fine Arts and Tribal Management. They are very proud of their Anishinaabe Studies Program and the Ojibwa courses in Language, culture, history, and the arts. The college also has research programs in Diabetes Education, Traditional Foods/ Cookbook, Climate Change, and Behavioral Health. KBOCC had recent visits from Senator Debbie Stabenow, Senator Carl Levin, and Representative Jack Bergman. President Parrish also had the opportunity to see President Obama in 2011, while he was visiting the Upper Peninsula. Future plans include: purchasing the Pelkie School to house their USDA Program, two facilities         KBOCC Commencement Ceremony KBIC attends Spring Fling West Nile Virus Activity Alert KBIC Tribal Police utilizing In-Car and Body Worn Cameras/Announces deployment of Narcan by their officers KBIC Headstart Graduates May 6, 2017 Council Meeting KBIC Court Report Deepest Sympathy for the Industrial Education Program, and an Early Learning Center, and student apartments. KBOCC has increased the number of employees from a handful in 1998 to over 60 in 2017. In 2003, KBOCC had three graduates and in 2017 are celebrating with 26 (10 associate degrees and 16 certificates in Criminal Justice). Robin Chosa, Chairman of KBOCC’s Board of Regents, served as Master of Ceremonies; Woodland Drum provided music for the processional and the Honor Song/Recessional; Wiikwedong Ogichidaa (KBIC Honor Guard) posted and retired the colors; James St. Arnold, Treasurer KBOCC Board of Regents gave the Invocation and a Closing Prayer; KBOCC President Debra Parrish gave the Welcome; President Warren “Chris” Swartz, Jr. gave the Council Address; Karen Colbert provided an exceptional musical selection; Melissa Treadau, Valedictorian, addressed the graduating class; Lynn Aho, Dean of Students presented the Class of 2017; and this year’s Commencement Address Speaker was Ron His Horse Is Thunder. Mr. His Horse Is Thunder is a member of the Hunkpapa-Lakota Oyate from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. Presently, he serves as the Director for the Tribe’s Department of Transportation and in a partnership with his wife, Deborah, as consultants for many Tribal Colleges and Indian Continues on page two. (1) Bezhig KBOCC Commencement continues: organizations. He began his professional career in 1988 after graduating from the South Dakota School of Law with a Juris Doctorate Degree. He served in various capacities for Sitting Bull College (formerly Standing Rock College) until he was named College President in 1991. In 1993, he took two years off to head the American Indian College Fund, based out of New York, where he served as its President until 1995. Shortly thereafter he accepted the position of President of Little Hoop College in Fort Totten, ND, later returning to the Presidency of Sitting Bull College in 1996. He served in this capacity until his election as Tribal Chairman in 2005, serving until 2009. His Horse Is Thunder served on a number of professional commissions and boards serving Indian Country. He was appointed by President George W. Bush as Chairman of the White House Initiative on Tribal Colleges and Universities (WHITCU). He also served as a Commissioner for the Higher Learning Commission for the North Central Association for Schools and Colleges, as a Board Member for the Native American Rights Fund, Board Member of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium and American Indian College Fund, Area Vice President for the National Congress of American Indians, and Chairman for the Great Plains Tribal Chairman’s Association. In addition to his professional endeavors, His Horse Is Thunder has advocated for and participated in grass-roots activities which protect and revitalize Tribal history and culture. In 1988, and since, he has participated in a 300-mile, twoweek long horseback journey (December 15-29) to honor his ancestors who died at Wounded Knee in 1890. More recently, he and his wife, Deborah, have become engaged as “waterprotectors” in the protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline on the northern edge of the Standing Rock Sioux Indian Reservation. ~ Submitted by Newsletter Editor. KBIC Participates in Baraga County’s Annual Spring Fling Baraga County’s Annual Spring Fling was held Saturday, April 29, 2017, at the KBIC Niiwin Akeaa Center in Baraga, Michigan. The event was well attended and families received free books, tote bags, balloons, and a number of give-away items from over 20 booths. Children had the opportunity to play in the Bouncy House, attend a Teddy Bear Clinic, get their faces painted, and participate in a number of other activities. The Copper Country Great Start Collaborative along with BHK Child Development, Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, Baraga Memorial Hospital, Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College, and the Baraga and L'Anse Area Schools organized the event. Pictures compliments of Jamie Jones, Youth Facility Attendant. ~ Submitted by Newsletter Editor. Corporal Everett Ekdahl’s (KBIC Tribal Police) station utilizes Fatal Vision glasses which allows individuals to see what it is like to experience being intoxicated and run through a field sobriety test. Each set of glasses has a different level of intoxication. This opportunity is offered as an awareness about how alcohol affects a person’s functions. Above, Madyson Evans, Delena Loonsfoot, Noah Evans, and Emily Evans registering at the Teddy Bear Clinic offered by Baraga County Memorial Hospital. To place an ad, submit an article, or relate information, ideas, or possible articles contact: Lauri Denomie at (906 ) 201-02 63, or e -ma il: newsletter@kbic-nsn.gov. To be added to the mailing list or to correct your mailing address, contact the enrollment office at (906) 353-6623 ext. 4113. Picture by Lauri Denomie. Ron His Horse Is Thunder (pictured above) was chosen to give the Commencement Address not only because of his contributions to Indian Country but to thank him for his key role in recommending KBOCC for membership in AIHEC in 1999. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT Is your charitable organization planning on holding a raffle or selling raffle tickets on the L’Anse Indian Reservation? Federal law, through the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, granted Tribes exclusive right to regulate gaming activity on Indian lands. Even if you or the members of your organization are not tribal members, the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Gaming Commission has the authority to regulate your raffle. It is unlawful to game without a license. Please contact the KBIC Gaming Commission Office at (906) 353-4222 or stop by the office located at the Tribal Center for an application and a copy of the rules and regulations. Application deadline for submission of ALL Class I Drawings is 30 days and Class II Raffles is 60 days prior to your event. License Fee will be waived Bear Town, Rd. when the application is re- 16429 Baraga, MI 49908 (906) 353-4222 ceived within this timeline. (2) Niizh FIRST WEST NILE VIRUS ACTIVITY OF 2017 DETECTED IN MICHIGAN — RESIDENTS URGED TO PROTECT AGAINST MOSQUITO BITES LANSING, MICHIGAN — The first West Nile virus activity in 2017, has been confirmed in three birds across the state. West Nile virus has been identified in one turkey found in Barry County, and two crows — one from Kalamazoo County and one from Saginaw County. Residents are reminded that the best way to protect against West Nile and other mosquito-borne illness is to prevent mosquito bites. People who work in outdoor occupations or like to spend time outdoors are at increased risk for West Nile virus infection from mosquito bites. Adults 50 years old and older have the highest risk of severe illness caused by West Nile virus. Symptoms of West Nile virus include a high fever, confusion, muscles weakness, and a severe headache. More serious What’s a Spring Fling without cotton candy? JJ Ekdahl, Johanna Tammelin, and Breyelle Bowers, visited the concession station sponsored by KBIC Youth. complications include neurological illness, such as meningitis and encephalitis. Last year, there were 43 serious illnesses and three deaths related to West Nile virus in Michigan. Nationally, there were 2,038 human cases of the virus and 94 deaths reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Everyone older than six months of age should use repellent outdoors,” said Dr. Eden Wells, Chief Medical Executive of MDHHS. “It only takes one bite from an infected mosquito to cause a severe illness, so take extra care during peak mosquitobiting hours which are dusk and dawn for the mosquitoes that transmit West Nile virus.” Repellents containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, and some oil of lemon eucalyptus and para-menthane-diol products provide longer-lasting protect. For both safety and effectiveness, repellents should be used according to the label instructions. The mosquitoes that transmit West Nile virus may breed near people’s homes in storm drains, shallow ditches, retention ponds, and unused pools. They will readily come indoors to bite if window and door screens are not maintained. As summer temperatures rise, mosquitoes and the viContinues on page nine. (3) Niswi May 6, 2017 TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING The Regular Saturday Tribal Council Meeting was held on May 6, 2017, at the Ojibwa Casino Resort Conference Room in Baraga, Michigan. President Warren Swartz, Jr., presided over the meeting with Jennifer Misegan, Susan J. LaFernier, Toni Minton, Doreen Blaker, Fred Dakota, Randall Haataja, Michael F. LaFernier, Sr., Gary F. Loonsfoot, Jr., Rodney Loonsfoot, and Elizabeth D. Mayo present. Robert R.D. Curtis, Jr. was absent. Vice President Misegan shared numerous Thank You and For Your Information items addressed to Council. President Warren “Chris” Swartz Jr. gave the President’s Report (page five), Vice President Jennifer Misegan gave an oral Vice President’s Report, Susan J. LaFernier gave the Secretary’s Report (page eight), and Larry Denomie III gave the CEO’s Report (page five). Council approved the March 2017 Department Head Reports and Meeting Minutes for April 7, 2017, April 13, 2017, April 17, 2017, April 18, 2017, April 20, 2017, and April 27, 2017. Under old business: Larry Denomie III, CEO, brought to Council a Letter of Intent to enter into an Agreement with the Village of Baraga for Power Supply Facilities related to the Baraga Casino Project. This is an upgrade requirement for the facilities needs, now and into the future, for reliable power on the site. The term of the letter is for a five-year period and automatically renews for 12month terms. This is an act that will be required prior to May 12, 2017, or we will likely experience some increase in the costs. We are agreeing to reimburse the Village for all engineering, equipment, acquisition, and other expenditures that are actually incurred in design work and all other associated work. We have to submit with the letter, the initial payment of $82,235.00 which is the estimated cost of these expenses. The Village will be required to provide KBIC with documentation supporting the actual costs that are incurred. If for some reason we cancel the agreement prior to May 31, 2017, the $82,235.00 is non-refundable. The Village estimates the cost of design, engineering, and project management to be approximately $15,000.00. The total cost of this agreement is $113,885.00 and will provide a capacity of 750 kVA for the site. The cost of this agreement and the Marquette agreement are included in the budget for both of the projects. Motion by Susan J. LaFernier to approve the Letter of Intent to enter into an Agreement for Power Supply Facilities between the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and the Village of Baraga related to the Baraga Casino Project, supported by Gary Loonsfoot, Jr. Ten supported (Misegan, S. LaFernier, Minton, Blaker, Dakota, Haataja, M. LaFernier, G. Loonsfoot, R. Loonsfoot, Mayo), 0 opposed, 0 abstained, one absent (Curtis), motion carried. Larry Denomie III, CEO continued with a Letter of Intent to enter into a Special Customer Electric Service Agreement with Alger Delta Cooperative Electric Association, Inc. for Power Supply and Facilities related to the Marquette Casino Project. Alger Delta is actually improving the power supply and creating more reliable power from Deerton to Chocolay. Because we are doing a major construction project, they are considering it as construction in aide in the amount of $675,000.00, as member contributions for a feeder capacity which is the power that comes from out of the area into the area to feed our actual project. The materials and engineering is $239,144.00 and is the amount we need to pay with the Letter of Intent. The total for this Letter of Intent is $971,544.00, which includes the $675,000.00 for the feeder supply. This is a five-year agreement with automatic 12-month terms unless we terminate by the language listed in the policy. If for some reason we cancel the agreement, the $239,144.00 is non-refundable. Motion by Rodney Loonsfoot to approve the Letter of Intent to enter into a Special Customer Electric Service Agreement for Power Supply and Facilities between the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and the Alger Delta Cooperative Electric Association, Inc. related to the Marquette Casino Project, supported by Gary Loonsfoot, Jr. Ten supported (Misegan, S. LaFernier, Minton, Blaker, Dakota, Haataja, M. LaFernier, G. Loonsfoot, R. Loonsfoot, Mayo), 0 opposed, 0 abstained, one absent (Curtis), motion carried. The next item the CEO presented to Council was related to the 11.0 Sick Leave/12.0 Request for Leave/12.2 Leave Sharing. Motion by Elizabeth Mayo to approve the 11.0 Sick Leave/12.0 Request for Leave/12.2 Leave Sharing, supported by Jennifer Misegan. Notable discussion occurred indicating the policy would allow donation of sick leave hours to another employee only for hours in excess of 720 hours. Motion by Rodney Loonsfoot to table the Sick Leave Policies until the Thursday meeting, supported by Gary Loonsfoot, Jr. Five supported (S. LaFernier, Minton, Haataja, G. Loonsfoot, R. Loonsfoot), five opposed (Misegan, Blaker, Dakota, M. LaFernier, Mayo), 0 abstained, one absent (Curtis), Tie Vote. President Warren “Chris” Swartz, Jr. broke the tie as being in favor of the motion to table, motion carried. Under new business: Danielle Webb, Tribal Attorney, brought forward the Thomson Reuters for the Westlaw Research Account Modification Addendum adding Kevin Carlisle, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, to the Tribal Attorney Account. Motion by Jennifer Misegan to approve the modification addendum to the Thomson Reuters for the Westlaw Research Account to add Kevin (4) Niiwin Carlisle on the account, supported by Toni Minton. Ten supported (Misegan, S. LaFernier, Minton, Blaker, Dakota, Haataja, M. LaFernier, G. Loonsfoot, R. Loonsfoot, Mayo), 0 opposed, 0 abstained, one absent (Curtis), motion carried. Marty Curtis, NewDay Counselor/Manager, presented three carpet and tile bids for the NewDay Substance Abuse Service Facility. Motion by Jennifer Misegan to approve the bid from the L’Anse Furniture Mart in the amount of $12,629.00 for the carpet floor replacement at the NewDay Treatment Facility, even though it’s not required to come before Council, supported by Toni Minton. Ten supported (Misegan, S. LaFernier, Minton, Blaker, Dakota, Haataja, M. LaFernier, G. Loonsfoot, R. Loonsfoot, Mayo), 0 opposed, 0 abstained, one absent (Curtis), motion carried. President Warren “Chris” Swartz, Jr. brought forward an annual request from the Baraga County Community Foundation for their Annual Denise Marth Memorial Fun Run. The letter request is from Gordette Cote, Executive Director of the Baraga County Community Foundation. She is requesting use of tribal roads on Saturday, June 24, 2017, from 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 noon and requesting the Tribal Council’s annual pledge of $2,500.00. Discussion occurred on the scholarship factors as the pledge was intended to be used for a scholarship for an individual in the health field. Consensus of the Council was for President Warren “Chris” Swartz, Jr. to contact Gordette Cote with a number of questions to be answered, which are to be listed by Council Member Elizabeth Mayo in regards to the annual $2,500.00 pledge. Motion by Elizabeth Mayo to approve the use of the roads requested for the Denise Marth Memorial Fun Run, supported by Doreen Blaker. Ten supported (Misegan, S. LaFernier, Minton, Blaker, Dakota, Haataja, M. LaFernier, G. Loonsfoot, R. Loonsfoot, Mayo), 0 opposed, 0 abstained, one absent (Curtis), motion carried. Treasurer Doreen Blaker presented the May 2017 donations requests. Motion by Rodney Loonsfoot to approve May 2017 donations as: $1,000.00 for travel expenses of Serene Smith, if she does go to the Yakima Convention Center to accept/ receive a scholarship and attend the 41 st Annual National Timber Symposium; a gift basket to the Intertribal Timber Council; $150.00 for the BEST (Baraga Educational Support Team) Family Fun Walk-Run on May 18, 2017; five TV’s at $100.00 a piece for the Marquette County Medical Care Facility; $500.00 for the Nara Animal Shelter; and $500.00 per Tribal Member attending the Baraga High School Physic Class trip to Chicago, and $250.00 for direct degree descendant; supported by Jennifer Misegan. Ten supported (Misegan, S. LaFernier, Minton, Blaker, Dakota, Haataja, M. LaFernier, G. Loonsfoot, R. Loonsfoot, Mayo), 0 opposed, 0 abstained, one absent (Curtis), motion carried. Council adjourned with no further items on the agenda. ~ Submitted by Lauri Denomie, Newsletter Editor President’s Report for the Month of April 2017 The following briefly summarizes the activities in the Office of the President for the month of April 2017. This report was given orally and was transcribed by the Newsletter Editor with the President’s approval.     I have attended a number of Treaty Rights Meetings with the Lac Vieux Desert Conservation Committee. The original meeting occurred during the month of March at Lac Vieux Desert, and we recently held a follow-up meeting here at the L’Anse Indian Reservation. A few of our Council Members and some of the Lac Vieux Desert Conservation Committee members were present at the meeting. We reviewed our respective codes in regards to offreservation treaty rights and shared each other’s ordinances as we are in the review process. We plan to continue to move forward, and our goal is to have something in writing which regulates all Indians in Michigan’s portion of the 1842 Treaty Area hopefully by next February. We are planning to meet again this month. Council has been engaged in reviewing a number of policies, including, but not limited to: Purchase and Procurement Policy, Narcan Policy, Code of Conduct, Police Camera Policy, Drug Free Workplace Policy, Real Property Clauses and Ordinances, and the Service Culture Training Policy. I received an update on two Commercial Fishing tugs which had sunk near Grand Entry. One tug, which was of an environmental concern, has been lifted. The other tug will be lifted soon as well. The Office of the President had a duty to open spring spearing. We had success during spring spearing at the quota lake, although conditions weren’t favorable. The quota lake was open for 30      days, and I closed it on May 2nd. KBIC held Spring Cleanup on April 2425 in Zeba and April 26-27 in Baraga, with drop-offs occurring on April 28. We did the whole reservation in five days this year. I would like to thank our Public Works Department for their excellent work in keeping the reservation clean. Our Youth Program has an upcoming event with their annual cleanup coming up, and there are activities currently going on at the local cemeteries involving a number of individuals and organizations who are preparing for our Memorial Day Ceremonies. Spring is the time of rebirth; the earth is reborn. Let us take joy in the season and help keep Mother Earth clean. There will be a Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Saturday, May 13, 2017, at the KBIC Solid Waste Facility, in the Ojibwe Industrial Park, in Baraga, Michigan. Please check the flyer for what may be dropped off. The event is open to all of Baraga County. Also last month, I participated in a Conference Planning Call with the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI). This year, NCAI will be holding their 74 th Annual Meeting in the mid-west area, and it will be held in Milwaukee this fall. At the planning meeting, we discussed timelines, sponsorship opportunities, cultural events, etc. I would like Council to consider sponsoring a coffee break for one of the mornings. I’m not sure what this will cost, but when I receive some more information, I will forward it to Council. I signed a number of contracts, including the Sea Lamprey Contract. Sea Lampreys are an invasive species here in the Great Lakes, and we believe it needs to be controlled. In fact, I believe      it is the number one killer of Lake Trout in the Great Lakes. I also signed a Lake Trout Assessment Contract. Last month, we had a number of funerals, and I approved a number of rooms for traveling family members. We held a couple of ACE meetings (Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Tobacco Company) this month. We will report more thoroughly on this next month. Council approved costs for training of one of our own veterans, Rodney Loonsfoot. Rodney will be attending training to become an Area Service Rep offered through the State of Michigan next week. He will be traveling to Oklahoma the following week for more training to become a National VA Rep. There will be follow-up trainings that will need to be attended as well. We look forward to enhance those types of services here at the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community to all Veterans. Additionally, Rodney has been contacted by Representative Jack Bergman’s office to join the Veteran’s Advisory Council through his office. I will be attending the United Tribes meeting next week in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. I would like Council and our departments to bullet a few things for a white-paper to present and bring to Representative Jack Bergman’s attention, such as pre-existing conditions, saving the Indian Healthcare Improvement Act, housing, natural resources, and education. It is important to address these issues. Finally, next month, I will be traveling to the Cincinnati Area for a TTP License application that needs to be done. Respectfully submitted, Warren C. Swartz CEO’s Report for the Month of April 2017 During the month of April 2017, the CEO's office reported the following:      On April 10, the Ojibwa Casinos new Marketing Director, James Orr, officially began working. James will oversee all marketing efforts of both the Baraga and Marquette casinos and is directly supervised by Don Wren, General Manager. James’ broad experience will greatly enhance the casinos’ marketing efforts, as well as other businesses of the Tribe. Liana Loonsfoot, a KBIC member, will officially begin filling the role of OVW Team Lead on May 8. She is replacing Cherie Dakota who resigned to take on a leadership role with the Tribe’s college. We continue to meet with staff from Gundlach Champion to work on the development of the Baraga and Marquette casino projects. The biggest obstacles yet to overcome for the Marquette project relate to water and sewer issues and the Choice Hotel franchise agreement. Several options related to water and sewer are being explored to ensure the requirements of the planned facility are met. Unfortunately, costs associated with the options continue to increase resulting in fewer funds available to allocate to the Baraga project. We will be meeting with Chocolay Township officials this coming week to further work on the issues. The franchise agreement, which has requested language changes that needs consideration by Choice, has become difficult to negotiate. A conference call took place this past week with Choice. The outcome of the call will require a discussion with Tribal Council at their May 11 meeting. Development of the tobacco manufacturing business continues to be worked on. A meeting with the Department of Treasury Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), who issues the federal permit, is planned for May 24. The meeting is part of the initial interview process and indicates that our application is under review. We also continue to work on prepping the facility. Required equipment is being purchased, and the interior will be setup, so that once the permit is issued, manufacturing can commence. Setup of the accounting systems required of the operation is also being worked on. The Funeral Task Force held its planned community meeting    on April 29 at the Zeba Hall. Spiritual Advisor, Obizaan Staples, shared teachings about funerals, wakes, and how to help loved ones heal after a death. Obizaan was accompanied by two helpers. Approximately 30 people attended the event. On May 1, two new policies were approved by Tribal Council that will greatly enhance the Tribal Police Department. In-car and body worn cameras will begin being used to assist officers in their duties. The second policy relates to the ability to administer Narcan for individuals experiencing an Opioid overdose. Narcan has been used by the Michigan State Police for some time now, but after being trained by Bay Ambulance staff, Tribal Police officers have the ability to use the life saving drug. Articles outlining additional details of both policies will appear in the upcoming edition of the Tribe's newsletter. Directors and supervisors across the Tribe will be participating in Service Culture training. A presentation was prepared by Hannah Beesley, Personnel Director, and shared with staff which described the comprehensive training program. The training will take place into September. Ceridian Life Works, providers of our Employee Assistance Program, hosted training for department Directors mid-April. The topics included: Navigating Workplace Change and Increasing Your Optimism at Work. The topics were considered relevant to the Service Culture training as it will create change and optimism in the workplace. Respectfully submitted, Larry Denomie III, CEO Wiikwedong Ogichidaa (KBIC Veterans) Meeting The Wiikwedong Ogichidaa Meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, 1900 hours, at the Wiikwedong Ogichidaa Building, KBIC Industrial Park (off M-38), Baraga, MI 49908. Future meeting dates: July 19, August 16, September 20, October 18, November 15, and December 20, 2017. (5) Naanan Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Tribal Police Commissioner D al e D ako ta announces In Car and Body Worn Cameras for the Tribal Police Officers. The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community's Tribal Police Department (KBTPD) is implementing a new policy for the use of body worn and in car camera systems. Both camera systems will help improve the quality of public service expected of police officers as well as promote the perceived legitimacy and sense of procedural justice that communities expect of their police departments. Furthermore, police departments that have already deployed the use of both in car and body worn cameras, have shown that the presence of cameras often improves the performance of officers as well as the conduct of the community members who are recorded. The use of these camera systems is an important advance in policing. When officers or members of the public break the law or behave badly, the camera systems create a public record of the incident that can be obtained, with permission, from the Tribal Prosecutor or Assistant Tribal Prosecutor. The new camera systems will be utilized by officers during traffic stops, enforcement actions, citizen contacts, investigative contacts, domestic disputes, calls for service involving crimes against persons, priority responses, vehicle pursuits, arrests and transport of prisoners, regular calls which become argumentative in nature, circumstances involving the confiscation of evidence or contraband (where the recording could be useful in the prosecution of the suspect), and any other situations where an officer believes a recording is necessary. Non-evidentiary recordings will be saved for a period of 60 to 90 days before being permanently erased. Use of the new camera systems will go into effect once all patrol personnel have received proper training related to the use of the equipment, and how to save recorded information to the system. The KBIC Natural Resource Department is offering indoor air quality assessments for all Tribal residents. We help diagnose problems in the home that may contribute to illnesses, allergies, or breathing problems. All IAQ assessments are free and performed upon request. You will also receive a free green cleaning kit. Thanks to a small grant from the Midwest American Lung Association, we are also able to offer remediation services, or products to tenants who have children suffering from asthma. If you have a child under the age of 18 who suffers from asthma, and you would like additional information regarding our collaboration with the American Lung Association, please give our department a call at (906) 524-5757 ext. 16. Green Cleaning Kit (6) Ningodwaaswi Class of 2017 — KBIC Head Start Graduates Friday, May 12, 2017, brought 23 little KBIC graduates as the KBIC Head Start held their Graduation Ceremony. The event was held at the Zeba Community Hall in Zeba, Michigan. Terri Denomie, Center Director, welcomed all the young graduates, their parents, families, and community members who attended on the youngsters’ big day. The graduates performed five songs for their audience: Boozhoo, The Peanut Song, Baby Lovey Bug, Ojibwa Number Song, and I’m Off to Kindergarten. Each graduate received a diploma and backpack full of special gifts from KBIC Tribal Picture by Lauri Denomie. Council Representatives: Doreen Blaker, Susan J. LaFernier, and Jennifer Misegan. Graduates are pictured above in no specific order: Rayn Ahola, Madison Chaudier, Kobe Forcia, Nathan Friisvall, Jenikka Funke, Lilianna Gauthier, Jackson Haataja, Chayton Johnson, Kadynce Loonsfoot, Khloe Loonsfoot, Avien Norman, Colin Penfold, Phoenix Rivas, Lyli Robillard, Michael Rothenberger, Aurora Seppanen, Blake Seppanen, Liam Swartz, and Lillian Voakes. Missing from the photo are: Kruze Ekdahl, Lorin Hueckstaedt, Gage Jaukkuri, and Ryleigh Tilson. 2017 ANN MISEGAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE The KBIC Education Department announces the availability of the 2017 Ann Misegan Memorial Scholarship applications. The scholarship amount is $1,000, twice a year for up to six years, and will be awarded to a new student each fall. Applicants must meet the following criteria:      Enrolled Tribal member Attending an accredited college/ university Enrolled as a full-time student Pursuing a degree in a Health Care field (nursing or dental program preference given) Resident of Baraga or Marquette County Eligible students must complete an application, submit an essay detailing their interest in their chosen health field, and submit a copy of their official transcripts (high school or college). For more information and to request an application, contact Amy St. Arnold, Education Director, at 906-353-6623, ext. 4117, or at amy@KBIC-nsn.gov. The application deadline is July 7, 2017, at 4 p.m. KEWEENAW BAY INDIAN COMMUNITY OFFICE OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES 472 N. Superior Ave. • Baraga, MI 49908 In Tribal Court Building Phone: 906-353-4566 • Fax: 906-353-8132 • E-mail: ocss@kbic-nsn.gov “Your Children…Our Priority” We provide the following services:  Establishment, Enforcement and Modification of Child Support Orders  Paternity Establishment  Location of Custodial and Non-Custodial Parents  Community Education (7) Niizhwaaswi Tribal Council Secretary’s Report for the Month of April 2017 to the Council/Community ANIN! We honor the greatness in you. Remember: “Indian Country Counts” “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. Remember to continue to pray for each other, our police officers, military, firefighters, and all emergency personnel. Also remember those who are ill, those with economic struggles, and all those who have lost loved ones. Happy Mother’s Day too all of our mothers here on Earth and in Heaven!! Thanks to everyone who cleaned the sides of the roads this year, and there is still time to do more. The custom of honoring ancestors and veterans by cleaning cemeteries and decorating graves is an ancient and worldwide tradition on Memorial Day or “Decoration Day” as it was first known. Memorial Day began with the Civil War, and in 1971, it became a national holiday by an act of Congress now celebrated on the last Monday of May; this year May 29, 2017. It is a day for remembering and honoring our military personnel who died in the service of their country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle. The wearing of poppies in honor of America’s war dead is traditionally done on Memorial Day. In wartorn battlefields, the red field poppy was one of the first plants to grow. They are the symbol of loss of life, recovery, and new life, especially in support of those servicemen and women who were damaged physically or emotionally. Read the poem: “In Flanders Fields” by John McCrae, May 1915 Mino-Bimaadizin “Live Well” During April, the Tribal Council held the Regular Saturday Meeting on April 1, 2017, and six Special (Work Sessions) Council meetings. Following are the April 1, 2017 (approved) minutes, and the April 7, 13, 17, 18, 20, and 27 (unapproved) minutes. This report will be published in the KBIC “Wiikwedong Dazhi-Ojibwe” newsletter, The approved minutes may also be found on the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Website. April 1, 2017 Regular Council Meeting (approved):  Approved the Tribal Council President’s Report for March 2017 (Warren C. Swartz, Jr.).  Approved the Tribal Council Vice President’s Report for March 2017 (Jennifer Misegan).  Approved the Tribal Council Secretary’s Report March 2017 (Susan J. LaFernier).  Approved the CEO’s Report for March 2017 (Larry J. Denomie III).  Approved the February 2017 Department Head Reports.  Approved the March 16, 2017 Tribal Council Meeting Minutes.  Approved the Tier IV Services Agreement between the Ojibwa Casinos and the Red Circle Agency to create an annual advertising and marketing plan that will increase brand and promotional awareness and drive valuable players to its gaming enterprises in Marquette and Baraga.  Approved Resolution KB 018-2017 requesting an Executive Order by President Trump in support of Tribal College and Universities to reaffirm his commitment to Tribal Sovereignty and SelfDetermination.  Approved three candidates to the KB Ojibwa Community College Board of Regents for their consideration.  Approved the amended MOU with the National Indian Gaming Commission regarding fingerprint submission requirements, processing fees, and the dissemination of criminal history record information.  Approved to reimburse KBIC Tribal Member Veterans co-pays from the VA Clinic and the process will be that they provide their receipts to the PRC Clerk, and they are reimbursed out of Clinic Third Party. A written policy will be brought back within two weeks.  Approved the following donations: $500.00 to Camp New Day; $250.00 to Sonja Welch for a medlife trip to Lima, Peru; $500.00 to the American Legion Post #444 for brass grave markers and flags; $2,000.00 for the 3rd Annual Father’s Day Kickball/Lacrosse game event; $400.00 for the vendor registration fee to the “Walking the Red Road” Sobriety Conference pending possible funding from New Day and to send someone; assist Dan Alexander, Sr. for travel to participate in training for Payne & Dolan according to the CNAP travel calculation and verify the TERO denial for potential funding from that source.  Approved the Builders Risk Insurance carrier quote from Lloyds of London for the Casino projects. April 7, 2017 (on 5-6-17 agenda for approval) Special Council Meeting:  Approved the Memorandum of Cooperative Agreement with the Inter-Tribal Council of MI for the implementation of the Healthy (8) Ishwaaswi Start Initiative. Approved the Appellate Justice Contract with William W. Jondreau, Sr. October 1, 2016 – September 30, 2019.  Approved the Tribal Court Public Defender Services Agreement with Brandon T. Rickard, Law Office of Ruiz & Rickard, PLLC (Marquette).  Approved Resolution KB 019-2017 additions to the KBIC IRR Inventory System and Long Range Transportation Plan to include changing the name of “Solar Road” in Baraga to “Windy Road” in memory of Wayne Swartz.  Approved to amend the CNAP Policy to provide $750.00 per family for Tribal members needing travel assistance to attend a funeral of a non-tribal family member and to be calculated per the CNAP guidelines.  Approved to donate $750.00 for the L’Anse Robotics Team to travel to the State Competition in Saginaw, MI on April 12, 2017.  Approved the Summer College Intern Program with an amendment that reads: “Students graduating during the 2016-17 academic year who need an internship to fulfill their graduation requirements will be considered a priority as long as they meet the other eligibility requirements.” April 13, 2017 (on 5-6-17 agenda for approval) Special Council Meeting:  Approved the March 23, 24, and April 1, 2017 Meeting Minutes.  Approved July 3, 2017 (Monday), as a holiday for this year. April 17, 2017 (on 5-6-17 agenda for approval) Special Council Meeting:  Approved Rodney Loonsfoot to attend two trainings (in May) to become the Tribal Veterans Service Organization Representative, send a letter of endorsement from the Council and he will volunteer 1,000 hours annually.  Work Session-KBIC Health Systems: Purchased Referred Care (PRC) Program Booklet and Veteran Co-Payment for Health Care Services Policy/Procedure. April 18, 2017 (on 5-6-17 agenda for approval) Special Council Meeting:  Work Session-Natural Resource Department: Natural Resources Department Fisheries Management Plan (2017 Draft).  Natural Resource Issues. April 20, 2017 (on 5-6-17 agenda for approval) Special Council Meeting:  Work Session-KBIC Health Systems: Purchased Referred Care (PRC) Program Booklet and Veteran Co-payment for Health Care Services Policy/Procedure (review and changes).  Emergent Foster Care Fund Draft Policy Review. April 27, 2017 (on 5-6-17 agenda for approval) Special Council Meeting:  Dorsey & Whitney Law Firm Annual Update Meeting  Respectfully Submitted, Susan J. LaFernier Keweenaw Bay Tribal Police Department Chief Duane Misegan announces the deployment of Narcan to Tribal Police Officers. The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community's Tribal Police Department (KBTPD) has issued Narcan to all of its Patrol Officers. The Officers have been trained to recognize the signs and symptoms of opioid overdose, as well as how to administer Narcan to victims experiencing an overdose. Each officer was issued nasally administered Narcan upon completion of training. The new program supports the Community's and Police Department’s commitment to public safety and health. The addition of Narcan to the officer’s capabilities greatly enhances their ability to respond to opioid overdoses. Officers carry medical equipment in their patrol vehicles including a large first aid/trauma kit, AED defibrillator, and now each officer will carry Narcan with them. Narcan, a brand name for the drug Naloxone, is an “opioid antagonist” which means it displaces opioid from receptors in the brain and can immediately reverse the effects of an overdose. It has few side effects and does not cause harm if it is administered to a person who has not overdosed on opioids. It is administered nasally and does not use needles/sharps. The KBTPD would like to thank Michigan State Police Lieutenant Randal Danison for obtaining the grant that provided the Narcan supplies to our department. Also deserving recognition are Bay Ambulance EMT’s Gary Wadaga and Nathan Stockton for providing Narcan use training. First West Nile Virus Detected continued: rus develops more quickly, so it is important to protect oneself from mosquito bites as the weather warms. The three West Nile virus positive birds were found sick or dead in early May and tested positive at Michigan State University this week. Birds are the natural animal reservoir for the virus and carry it in their blood. Mosquitoes become infected when they bite an infected bird. Most birds show no symptoms of infection, but certain birds species, such as crows, blue jays, and ravens, are more sensitive to the virus and are more likely to become sick and die when they become infected with the virus. “As with many wildlife diseases, vigilant observation and reporting from the public are critical in helping health and wildlife experts better understand and contain the transmission of West Nile Virus,” said Dr. Kelly Straka, State Wildlife Veterinarian. We ask residents to contact us if they find sick or dead crows, blackbirds, owls, hawks, or any other bird exhibiting signs of illness.” For information about West Nile virus activity in Michigan and to report sick or dead birds, visit www.michigan.gov/westnile. Additional information can be found at www.cdc.gov/westnile. Patricia Isabella Pillsbury (December 17, 1939—May 12, 2017) Patricia Isabella Pillsbury, age 78, of L’Anse, Michigan, entered eternal life Friday morning, May 12, 2017, at Bayside Village L’Anse. A mass was held May 16, 2017, at the Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Assinin, MI, and Burial was in the Assinin Cemetery. Patricia was employed at the Kewadin Casino as a hostess for many years and then moved to Marquette, Michigan, to work at the Ojibwa Casino until she retired in 2016. She believed and was a practicing Catholic, who lived and defined the religion in her everyday life. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her families inside and outside of the church and will be sadly missed by all whom she knew and loved. Her hobbies including cooking, studying the Bible, and nature's beauty. Mrs. Pillsbury was born December 17, 1939, in Baraga County, the daughter of James Loonsfoot and Marcella (Shalifoe). Patricia married Glen Pillsbury on May 28, 1965, and celebrated 43 years of marriage until his passing on August 7, 2007. Mrs. Pillsbury is survived by one son: James (Marty) Pillsbury; Grandchildren: Tianna Pillsbury of L’Anse, and Quentin Pillsbury of Illinois; sisters: Philomena Ekdahl of L’Anse, Agatha (Mike) Cardinal of Baraga, Lois Aldred of Harvey; brothers: and Kenneth Loonsfoot of Marquette; sister-in-law: Pat Loonsfoot of Baraga; many nieces and nephews; and 22 foster children over the years. She was preceded in death by husband, Glen Pillsbury; parents: James and Marcella Loonsfoot; brothers: James Loonsfoot and Lawrence Loonsfoot; sisters: Jean Aho and Barb Hopalla; and brother-in-law: Carl Hopalla. Arrangements were under the direction of the Swanson-Lundquist Funeral Home. A Busy Summer Ahead at the Library! By Angela Badke—Librarian June 2017 Calendar Events    June 3 Reg. Sat. Council Meeting, 9 am, Ojibwa Casino Conference Room, Baraga; June 17: Responsible Fatherhood Day Event June 24: Kids Fishing Derby. 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 49908-9210 or 906-353-6623, ext 4176 or 4140 or visit: www.kbic-nsn.gov. On-going recruitment (open continuous): School Psychologist, Accounting Clerk, Youth Plant Technician, Youth Fisheries Technician, Ecologist, on-call Laborer, Cashier/ Deli-Worker, on-call Receptionist, on-call Unit Manager, Pharmacy Technician, Natural Resource Technician, cleaning person, Facility Attendant, Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Internal Sales Specialist, Pharmacist, Receptionist/Clerical Worker, Fill-in Receptionist, Board Operator, Cashier, Account Executive/Sales, Community Service Supervisor, Unit Manager (Newday), Family Aide, Van Driver. For complete job announcement and application requirements contact: KBIC Personnel Department, 16429 Bear Town Road, Baraga, Michigan, 49908. (906)353-6623, ext. 4176 or 4140, or visit us at www.kbic-nsn.gov. June is the beginning of a lot of summer fun at the Ojibwa Community Library! This month is full of free educational events including our Summer Reading Program and Healthy Eating Group. We will be getting new materials all summer long, so pop by and checkout our new books. Also, don’t forget about our book sale, where you can stock up on summer reading materials. Summer Reading Program starts with our Registration and Kickoff Party on June 10 from noon until 2:00 PM. This party is for anybody ages Pre-K and Up (including adults) who want to sign up to participate in our Summer Reading Challenge. Sign up to complete our challenge, receive your Summer Reading Program packet, and enjoy cake and ice cream in the Library’s main room. This year, the theme for our programming is “Build a Better World,” and we are hosting events about architecture and engineering, caring for the environment, and volunteering. We have also added new activities and ways people can participate this year, including Family Coloring Afternoon and a Library Explorers program for kids ages 6-14. The Summer Reading Program will run from June 10 to August 19, with challenge materials due by August 25. Prizes this year include free books, swim passes to the Ojibwa Casino Hotel’s swimming pool, and free ice cream cones from the Baraga Drive-in. For more information, contact Angela Badke at angelab@kbic-nsn.gov, or (906) 3538163. The Library will also be hosting its very last Healthy Eating Group gathering on June 8 from 6:00-7:30 PM. This month Dale Schmeisser, R.D., will discuss our own traditional foods and how we can incorporate those into a happy healthy lifestyle. Resources will be available for checkout after the presentation. Refreshments Continues on page twelve. (9) Zhaangaswi TRIBAL COURT CRIMINAL SENTENCES The Tribal Court has agreed to comply with the request of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community’s CEO’s office to publish criminal sentencing on a routine basis. Loryssa Wiidman, case #17-049, §3.1202, Forgery, uttering, and publishing – 1st offense Sentencing on 04/24/2017, #17-049, §3.1202: 1. Fine $200.00. 2. Restitution in the amount of $307.89 to be paid to the Tribal Court for processing. 3. Forty-five (45) days jail, credit for one day jail served, 44 days jail suspending pending successful discharge from probation. Defendant shall be financially responsible for the costs of lodging and any expenses incurred while incarcerated. 4. Defendant is to write an apology letter to the victim. This is to be handed into the Probation Office for approval. 5. Defendant is to obtain a mental health assessment and is to comply with the recommendations of the assessment. Defendant is to sign a release of information for the Court to monitor compliance. 6. Six to nine months of alcohol and drug restricted probation with a $10.00 monthly fee. Defendant is financially responsible for the costs of drug and PBT tests, if any. Defendant will be required to report as directed by the Probation Office and the Sentry System. Loryssa Wiideman, case #17-050, §3.1202, Forgery, uttering, and publishing – 2nd offense Sentencing on 04/24/2017, 17-050, §3.1202: 1. Fine $200.00. 2. Restitution in the amount of $307.89 to be paid to the Tribal Court for processing (concurrent with #17 -049 and #17-052). 3. Forty-five (45) days jail, 45 days jail suspending pending successful discharge from probation. Defendant shall be financially responsible for the costs of lodging and any expenses incurred while incarcerated. 4. Defendant is to write an apology letter to the victim. This is to be handed into the Probation Office for approval. (concurrent with #17-049 and #17-052). 5. Defendant is to obtain a mental health assessment and is to comply with the recommendations of the assessment. Defendant is to sign a release of information for the Court to monitor compliance. (concurrent with #17-049 and #17-052). 6. Six to nine months of alcohol and drug restricted probation with a $10.00 monthly fee. Defendant is financially responsible for the costs of drug and PBT tests, if any. Defendant will be required to report as directed by the Probation Office and the Sentry System. (concurrent with #17-049 and #17052). Loryssa Wiideman, case #17-052, §3.1117, Receiving or concealing stolen, embezzled or converted property – 1st offense Sentencing on 04/24/2017, 17-052, §3.1117: 1. Fine $200.00. 2. Restitution in the amount of $307.89 to be paid to the Tribal Court for processing (concurrent with #17 -049 and #17-050). 3. Forty-five (45) days jail, 45 days jail suspending pending successful discharge from probation. Defendant shall be financially responsible for the costs of lodging and any expenses incurred while incarcerated. 4. Defendant is to write an apology letter to the victim. This is to be handed into the Probation Office for approval (concurrent with #17-049 and #17-050). 5. Defendant is to obtain a mental health assessment and is to comply with the recommendations of the assessment. Defendant is to sign a release of information for the Court to monitor compliance (concurrent with #17-049 and #17-050). 6. Six to nine months of alcohol and drug restricted probation with a $10.00 monthly fee. Defendant is financially responsible for the costs of drug and PBT tests, if any. Defendant will be required to report as directed by the Probation Office and the Sentry System. William Brunk, Jr., case #17-084TNR, §10.402, Fishing license – 1st offense Sentencing on 05/10/2017, 17-084TNR, §10.402: 1. Fine $50.00 to be paid within thirty (30) days of today’s date. Christian Pelto, case #17-046, §3.201, Assault – 1st offense Sentencing on 05/15/2017, 17-046, §3.201: 1. 2. 3. Fine $200.00. Forty-five (45) days jail, credit for 31 days jail served, 14 days jail suspending pending successful discharge from probation. Defendant shall be financially responsible for the costs of lodging and any expenses incurred while incarcerated. Three to six months of alcohol and drug restricted probation with a $10.00 monthly fee. Defendant is financially responsible for the costs of drug and PBT tests, if any. Defendant shall be required to report in person to the Probation Office a minimum (10) Midaaswi 4. of one time a month, and as directed by the Probation Office and the Sentry System. Defendant shall obtain a substance abuse screening and follow all the recommendations until successfully completed, and sign a release of information for the Court to monitor compliance. Defendant is financially responsible for the costs of the screening. Christian Pelto, case #17-079, §3.1101, Larceny – 1st offense Sentencing on 05/15/2017, 17-079, §3.1101: 1. Fine $200.00. 2. Restitution in the amount of $61.14 to be paid to the Pines via the Tribal Court. 3. Ten (10) days jail, 10 days jail suspending pending 4. 5. successful discharge from probation. Defendant shall be financially responsible for the costs of lodging and any expenses incurred while incarcerated. Three to six months of alcohol and drug restricted probation with a $10.00 monthly fee. Defendant is financially responsible for the costs of drug and PBT tests, if any. Defendant shall be required to report in person to the Probation Office a minimum of one time a month, and as directed by the Probation Office and the Sentry System. Defendant shall obtain a substance abuse screening and follow all the recommendations until successfully completed, and sign a release of information for the Court to monitor compliance. Defendant is financially responsible for the costs of the screening. FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS (FDPIR) FY 2017 NET MONTHLY INCOME STANDARDS* (Effective Oct. 1, 2016 to Sept. 30, 2017) *The net monthly income standard for each household size is the sum of the applicable Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) net monthly income standard and the applicable SNAP standard deduction. 48 Contiguous United States: Household Size Use this amount SNAP Net Monthly Income Standard SNAP Standard Deduction FDPIR Net Monthly Income Standard 1 $ 990 + $157 = $1,147 2 $1,335 + $157 = $1,492 3 $1,680 + $157 = $1,837 4 $2,025 + $168 = $2,193 5 $2,370 + $197 = $2,567 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 $1,237 + $268 = $1,505 2 $1,669 + $268 = $1,937 3 $2,100 + $268 = $2,368 4 $2,532 + $268 = $2,800 5 $2,964 + $268 = $3,232 6 $3,395 + $282 = $3,677 7 $3,827 + $282 = $4,109 8 $4,260 + $282 = $4,542 Each additional member FDPIR Net Monthly Income Standard + $434 MICHIGAN INDIAN ELDERS ASSOCIATION 2017 SCHOLARSHIP NOTICE The Michigan Indian Elders Association (MIEA) is pleased to announce that it will make available (4) $1,000 scholarships and (6) $500 scholarships. The scholarships will be awarded to at least nine qualified students with the $1,000 scholarships being awarded to top three qualified students, as determined by committee review and lottery, if necessary. Each student must be currently enrolled in a course of study at, or have a letter of acceptance from a public college, university, or technical school and must meet the following qualifications. QUALIFICATIONS – the student:  Must be an enrolled member (copy of Tribal Card) or be a direct descendant of an enrolled member of one of the MIEA constituent Tribes/Bands (must be verified in writing by your Tribal Enrollment Department).  Must have successfully completed and passed all five General Education Development (G.E.D.) equivalency tests with a minimum score of 40 and an average score of 45 and must possess a G.E.D. certificate; or must have graduated from an accredited high school with a 3.00 grade point average; or if currently enrolled at a college, university, or trade school, must have an accumulated grade point average of 3.00.  Must, except for special and extenuating circumstances, attend college, university, or trade school on a full-time basis.  Must complete the provided application form and submit it with required supporting documentation, and the mailing must be RECEIVED BY THE COORDINATOR postmarked no later than June 15, 2017. ( PLEASE NOTE, incomplete or late applications will not be considered). (11) Ashi bezhig Busy Summer at Library continued: this month include different traditional foods to illustrate the various ways that families can include some of our favorites into their meals. All participants are entered to win a door prize! During the month of June, all items in the book sale are 50% off! Hardcover books are now $.50 and paperback books are now $.25. Audiobooks are half off as well. Stock up on your summer reading materials! Throughout the summer, the Library will be buying new books that will be available for checkout. Some of our newest titles include:   If Not For You by Debbie Macomber; The Zookeeper’s Wife by Diane Ackerman; Mangrove Lightning by Randy Wayne White; The Death and Life of the Great Lakes by Dan Egan; Whereas: Poems by Layli Long Soldier.    Please like and follow our Facebook page to stay up-to-date on all Library happenings! 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 --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Akeweenaw_bay%3A5ee0b52a3272e563. Public record. Not legal advice.