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The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwe

Binaakwe Giizis - Falling Leaves Moon - October 2016 Issue 147

FALLEN HEROES ESCORTED HOME

Tribal Council Members:

Warren C. Swartz, Jr. , President

Jennifer Misegan, Vice-President

Susan J. LaFernier, Secretary

Toni J. Minton, Asst. Secretary

Doreen G. Blaker, Treasurer

Robert R.D. Curtis, Jr.

Frederick Dakota

Eddy Edwards

Randall R. Haataja

Michael F. LaFernier, Sr.

Gary F. Loonsfoot, Sr.

Donald Shalifoe, Sr.

SPECIAL POINTS

OF INTEREST

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Picture by Lauri Denomie.

In the early morning hours on Saturday,

August 28, 2016, our Beartown Firefighters

were dispatched to a fire at Box Canyon in

Utah. The three KBIC vehicles transporting the Beartown firefighters were traveling

in a convoy, and in heavy traffic they became separated. One of these vehicles

was involved in a tragic single-vehicle

crash that occurred on I-35W in Blaine,

Minnesota, which resulted in a roll-over.

There were nine firefighters in the vehicle,

two of whom were fatally injured. With

great sadness, the community lost firefighters Alan (AJ) Swartz, age 25, and James

(Jimmy) Shelifoe, Jr., age 23, from Baraga,

Michigan. Vice President Jennifer Misegan

said, “The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community is devastated, and our hearts go out to

the families and those who are injured.

There has been an outpouring of support,

and we are very appreciative.”

Hospitalized for injuries were: Dave R.

Varline, Tyler J. Tolonen, Shashaywin D.

Sandman Shelifoe, Ross J. Jaukkuri,

Gavin C. Loonsfoot, Joseph Jossens, and

Michael A. Johnson. The driver, Michael

Johnson, was released from the hospital

and then incarcerated. Johnson was held

in the Anoka County Jail on suspicion of

criminal vehicular homicide (two counts).

He has recently posted bail and is released

waiting further criminal proceedings. The

Minnesota State Patrol issued the following

statement about the crash in its incident

report. “The truck was Southbound on

35W near 95th Ave. The truck left the

roadway for an unknown reason, struck the

median cable barriers, and rolled.” The

crash took place on divided blacktop roadway in dry conditions. The vehicle was severely damaged resulting with the box

separating from the cab and chassis. The

Prosecutor’s statement for probable cause

alleged that Johnson believed he fell

asleep while driving. He admitted to the

use of marijuana in the early hours of the

day before and had used cocaine three

days prior to the accident. Anoka County

Attorney Tony Palumbo issued a statement

indicating Johnson is charged with two

counts of Criminal Vehicular Homicide—

Operating of Motor Vehicle in Grossly Negligent Manner. Each count carries a 0-10

year felony. Johnson has an Initial Appearance Hearing scheduled on September 27, 2016. Initially, Johnson was denied

a public defender as a result of the income

he reported to the judge. He will be able to

reapply for the public defender assistance.

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Fallen Heroes Escorted Home

September 10, 2016 Tribal

Council Meeting

Deepest Sympathy

Parade of Nations—KBIC

Float takes 1st Place

Director of Social Services

Hired

Youth Halloween Parties Announced

Ojibwa Community Library

Updates

On August 30, 2016, firefighters

and law enforcement personnel

from surrounding communities

joined in a procession from the

Thomas-Dougherty Funeral Home

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Many messages were sent to heaven to our fallen heroes, A.J. Swartz and Jimmy Shalifoe at the

candle light vigil Friday evening, September 2, 2016.

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Fallen Heroes Escorted Home continued:

in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to the Reid

Funeral Service and Chapel in L’Anse,

Michigan, to escort Alan (AJ) Swartz

and James (Jimmy) Shelifoe, Jr., our

fallen heroes home.

Officers Tony

Loonsfoot and Jake Misegan of the

KBIC Tribal Police Department drove to

Minneapolis the evening before to lead

the procession. Communities throughout the route showed an overwhelming

respect for the two young firefighters

who lost their lives en-route to their dispatched duty. The procession grew in

length, and at one time was nearly two

miles long. Officer Loonsfoot said, “I

would like to personally thank all the local agencies/departments along the

route for making it possible for us to accomplish what we did for these two

young men and their families. All of the

support was amazing.”

As the procession came down M-38

and turned onto Superior Ave. in downtown Baraga, the street was lined with

family, friends, and community members. The procession stopped midtown, near the American Legion Post

444, to allow family and friends to pay

their respects and to place items with

the men; also one of the Community’s

drums was present.

Shelifoe’s and

Swartz’s funerals were held August 31,

and September 1, 2016.

In an attempt for some community

closure with this tragic event, a candlelight vigil was held Friday, September 2,

2016, for A.J. and Jimmy with their family, friends, and community members.

The vigil was held at the Sandpoint

Campground, on the shores of Lake Superior in Baraga, where individuals

spoke in remembrances of the two fallen

heroes. Lanterns and balloons were released followed by a moment of silence.

Lighting of candles took place to the

song Amazing Grace. Woodland Drum

was present for honor songs. Vice

President Jennifer Misegan offered the

opening and prayer, and Council Secretary Susan J. LaFernier gave the closing

prayer at the event.

Pastor Steve

Rhoades also participated.

A number of fund raising events have

The Honor Guard who escorted our fallen heroes as they made a quick stop in Wakefield, Michigan

for gas, en-route to the Reid Funeral Home in L’Anse, MI.

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Chinese Lantern release, in honor of our fallen heroes, Alan “A.J.” Swartz and James “Jimmy” Shelifoe, Jr. at the candle vigil held at Sandpoint Campgrounds, September 2, 2016.

occurred throughout Baraga County to

help raise financial support for the firefighters and their families who were affected by this tragic accident. A spaghetti dinner and auction were held at

the L’Anse VFW on Monday, September

29, 2016, organized by Shayne Foucault, Erica Mukka, and David LeClaire.

Foucault stated, “It was an overwhelming success with nearly 700 people in

attendance.” The L’Anse, Baraga, Covington, Arvon, and Chassell Fire Departments held “Fill-the-boot” campaigns in

a number of locations throughout the

community.

Fundraising event proceeds neared $20,000.00 with the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Tribal

Council overseeing the disbursements.

~ by Lauri Denomie, Editor

On August 30, 2016, the Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College paid their respects to the fallen KBIC firefighters, A.J. Swartz and Jimmy Shelifoe,

Jr. KBOCC students, staff, and instructors were in attendance for the procession to honor the firefighters.

To place an ad, submit an article, or relate information,

ideas, or possible articles contact: Lauri Denomie at (906)

201-0263, or e-mail: newsletter@kbic-nsn.gov.

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To be added to the mailing list or to correct your

mailing address, contact the enrollment office at

(906) 353-6623 ext. 4113.

James Frederick “Jimmy” Shelifoe, Jr.

Alan John “AJ” Swartz

(September 30, 1992—August 27, 2016)

(October 23, 1990—August 27, 2016)

James Frederick “Jimmy”

Shelifoe, Jr., age 23, of

Baraga, MI, passed away on

Saturday, August 27, 2016,

in Blaine, Minnesota, as a

result of a traffic accident.

He, along with other KBIC

Beartown Firefighters, were

on their way to bravely help

fight the Box Canyon wildfire

in Utah. Jimmy was born in

Hancock, MI, on September

30, 1992, the son of Sharon

Kantola and James F. Shelifoe, Sr. He attended school

in North Dakota. Jimmy had

been a resident of the area

for the past five years. He

was a member of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. Jimmy had been with

the KBIC Beartown Firefighters for a number of years

and had also worked at

Younggren’s in Covington.

He enjoyed being outdoors, playing basketball, 4-wheeling,

snowmobiling, riding his dirt bike and especially spending time with

his family.

Jimmy is survived by his loving family, mom: Sharon (Charles)

Sliger of Covington, MI; father: James F. Shelifoe, Sr. of Baraga, MI;

daughter: Ciara Shelifoe of Baraga; fiancé: Ivory Charging of

Baraga; brothers: Jordan Shelifoe of Baraga, Austin Shelifoe of

Zeba, and Javon Shelifoe of Baraga; sisters: Virginia (Justin Hartzog) Shelifoe and Jailyn Shelifoe both of Baraga; grandparents:

Robert and Sandra Kantola of Fargo, North Dakota, Loren and Rose

Kariainen of Covington; and niece: Aubree Hartzog. Numerous

aunts, uncles, and cousins also survive. He was preceded in death

by his grandmother: Virginia Emery, his auntie: Brigitte Shelifoe, and

his uncles: Gerald Shelifoe, Frederick Shelifoe, Jr., and Allen Shelifoe.

Traditional native services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 31, 2016, at KBIC Zeba Hall. The family greeted friends at the

Zeba Hall on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, from 11 a.m. until the

time of the service. Interment took place in the Pinery Cemetery.

Following interment, friends were invited to join the family for fellowship and a luncheon at the Zeba Hall.

Alan John “AJ” Swartz,

age 25, of Baraga, MI,

passed away Saturday,

August 27, 2016, in Blaine

Minnesota, as a result of a

traffic accident. He, along

with other KBIC Beartown

Firefighters, were on their

way to bravely help fight

the Box Canyon wildfire in

Utah. AJ was born in Hancock, MI, on October 23,

1990, the son of Maureen

Van Abel and David Alan

“Lebs” Swartz.

AJ attended school in L’Anse,

MI. He was a member of

the KBIC Beartown Firefighters. AJ enjoyed anything outdoors, including: fishing, snowmobiling, camping, and hunting. He loved

working on anything mechanical, especially his 4-wheeler.

AJ is survived by his loving family, mother: Maureen Van Abel of

L’Anse, MI; father: David Alan “Lebs” Swartz of L’Anse; sons: Alan

J. Swartz, Jr., Liam Swartz, and Anthony Swartz; step-children:

Destin Gauthier and Aleeha Gauthier; girlfriend: Heather Gauthier of

Baraga, MI; brothers: Kris Swartz of Baraga, Kyle Swartz of L’Anse,

David Swartz of Baraga, and Cale Swartz of L’Anse; grandmother:

Patricia Van Able of L’Anse; grandfather: John Van Abel of Calumet, MI; and nieces and nephews: Kyleigh Swartz, Payten Swartz,

Deklin Swartz, and Kristian Swartz. Several aunts, uncles, and

cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Ellen Swartz and Wayne Swartz; his uncle: Scott Van Abel;

and his aunt: Stephanie Swartz.

Funeral services for AJ were held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2016, at the KBIC Zeba Hall with Reverend Steve

Rhoades officiating. The family greeted friends at the KBIC Zeba

Hall on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of the funeral service.

A luncheon was held immediately following the funeral service.

September 10, 2016 TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING

The Regular Saturday Tribal Council Meeting was held on

September 10, 2016, at the Ojibwa Casino Resort Conference

Room in Baraga, Michigan. Vice President Jennifer Misegan

presided over the meeting with Susan J. LaFernier, Toni

Minton, Doreen Blaker, Fred Dakota, Randall Haataja, Michael

F. LaFernier, Sr., and Gary F. Loonsfoot, Sr. present. Not

present: President Warren “Chris” Swartz, Jr., Robert R.D.

Curtis, Jr., Eddy Edwards, and Donald Shalifoe, Sr.

Vice President Jennifer Misegan shared numerous Thank

You and For Your Information items addressed to Council.

Vice President Jennifer Misegan gave the Vice President’s

Report (page five) and Susan J. LaFernier gave the Secretary’s Report (page four). Council passed Department Head

Reports for June and July 2016. Council approved the Council

Meeting Minutes of August 18, 2016.

Delegations/Individuals: Darrell Kingbird, Language Instructor, presented a proposal for the Tribe to purchase language teachings consisting of 104 ten-minute recorded segments of language teachings that can be aired on the Tribe’s

Radio Station. Consensus of Council is to look at this proposal

within the Tribal Cultural Program/Tribal Historical Preservation

Office’s budget and listen to one of the segments at one of the

budget meetings as well.

Under New Business: Attorney Matt Eliason, Eliason Law

Office, who is contracted by the Tribe to review contracts, presented the Enterprise System Group Support Renewal Agreement, with some minor changes, for upgraded hardware for a

communications software (telephone, voicemail) system that

also provides system and remote support Monday through Friday. Motion by Susan J. LaFernier to approve the Enterprise System Group Support Agreement for the Health

Clinic, supported by Toni Minton. Seven supported (S.

LaFernier, Minton, Blaker, Dakota, Haataja, M. LaFernier,

Loonsfoot), 0 opposed, 0 abstained, four absent (Swartz,

Curtis, Edwards, Shalifoe), motion carried.

Attorney Eliason continued with another matter before

Council, Greenway Health Mediadent Software and Training

Agreement for DHHS which is training for a software system

that will be implemented by the department. Training will beginning on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. The agreement basically piggybacks the purchase orders which were amendments to the master agreement which the Tribe has been

party to for the last three or four years. Motion by Susan J.

LaFernier to approve the agreement with Greenway

Health, supported by Gary Loonsfoot, Sr. Seven supported (S. LaFernier, Minton, Blaker, Dakota, Haataja, M.

LaFernier, Loonsfoot), 0 opposed, 0 abstained, four absent (Swartz, Curtis, Edwards, Shalifoe), motion carried.

Sarah Maki, Assistant CEO, presented the KBOCC MOA.

The agreement has been reviewed by KBOCC President

Debra Parrish, Tribal Council Secretary Susan J. LaFernier,

CEO Larry Denomie III, and Assistant CEO Sarah Maki, who

made some changes before it was presented to Council today. Council did review the agreement with changes. Motion

by Toni Minton to approve the KBOCC MOA with the

changes, supported by Randall Haataja. Seven supported

(S. LaFernier, Minton, Blaker, Dakota, Haataja, M.

LaFernier, Loonsfoot), 0 opposed, 0 abstained, four absent (Swartz, Curtis, Edwards, Shalifoe), motion carried.

Vice President Jennifer Misegan presented Resolution KB053-2016 on behalf of Jason Ayres, KBIC’s Realty Officer, as

he was unavailable to attend today’s meeting. Mary Campioni

currently has lease to the property where she has a house on

Brewery Road. She wishes to sell the house and has entered

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September 10, 2016 Council Meeting continued:

into an agreement with a tribal member, Monique Jondreau,

and a non-tribal member, Ryan Byrnes, husband and wife.

The parties request the Tribal Council approve the sale/

purchase of leasehold interest and improvements contemplated by their agreement, and upon successful closing cancel Campioni’s lease and grant a residential lease to Mr.

Byrnes and Ms. Jondreau. Motion by Toni Misegan to approve Resolution KB-053-2016, supported by Michael F.

LaFernier, Sr. Seven supported (S. LaFernier, Minton,

Blaker, Dakota, Haataja, M. LaFernier, Loonsfoot), 0 opposed, 0 abstained, four absent (Swartz, Curtis, Edwards,

Shalifoe), motion carried.

Treasurer Doreen Blaker brought forward the Baraga

County Convention and Visitors Bureau 2016 membership

dues. Motion by Susan J. LaFernier to have the Casino

pay the Baraga County Convention and Visitors Bureau

2016 membership dues and for the Casino to have a representative attend the meetings, supported by Michael F.

LaFernier, Sr. Seven supported (S. LaFernier, Minton,

Blaker, Dakota, Haataja, M. LaFernier, Loonsfoot), 0 opposed, 0 abstained, four absent (Swartz, Curtis, Edwards,

Shalifoe), motion carried.

Treasurer Doreen Blaker presented the September 2016

donations requests. Motion by Toni Minton to approve the

September 2016 donations as the following: $500.00 to

Special Olympics; $250.00 to Superior Health Foundation

for Paint the Peninsula Pink; and $260.00 to sponsor a

team at the Mike Hazen, Sr. Memorial Golf Scramble on

September 17th at the LVD Golf Course for a total of

$1,010.00, supported by Susan J. LaFernier. Six supported (S. LaFernier, Minton, Blaker, Haataja, M.

LaFernier, Loonsfoot), 0 opposed, one abstained

(Dakota), four absent (Swartz, Curtis, Edwards, Shalifoe),

motion carried.

Council held the 2nd and 3rd Reading of Proposed Amendment Ordinance 2016-05 Title One Provisions of Tribal Code

Section §1.203 Tribal Prosecuting Attorney Qualifications.

Basically the Ordinance changes the requirement to read: the

Tribal Prosecuting Attorney shall have active membership and

shall remain in good standing in the State Bar of any state

(from membership of the Michigan State Bar Association).

One noted clerical correction was made from “and” to “an.”

Motion by Susan J. LaFernier to approve Proposed

Amendment Ordinance 2016-05 Title One Provisions of

Tribal Code Section §1.203 Tribal Prosecuting Attorney

Qualifications (with the typographical correction), supported by Toni Minton. Seven supported (S. LaFernier,

Minton, Blaker, Dakota, Haataja, M. LaFernier, Loonsfoot),

0 opposed, 0 abstained, four absent (Swartz, Curtis, Edwards, Shalifoe), motion carried. This Ordinance is immediately in effect.

Council moved into closed session with Danielle Webb on

the agenda for Attorney Update prior to adjournment.

~ by Lauri Denomie, Editor

Tribal Council Secretary’s Report for the Months of July and August 2016

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.

Mino-Bimaadizin “Live Well”

~ Prayer and Thanks, Honoring Our Firefighters~

We mourn and grieve the loss of our two firefighters, our

true heroes: James “Jimmy” Shelifoe, Jr. and Alan A.J.

Swartz. We also pray for those who were injured bodily

and emotionally and for all of their families and our Community. We thank them for the ultimate gift of service,

their self sacrifice, their strength, and their courage that

they give to us. Help us to be inspired and changed and

may we put our whole hearts into the tasks we do that

serve the greater good of our Community as they did.

The Tribal Council held their Regular Saturday Meeting on

July 9, 2016, and two Special Council meetings were held.

The Tribal Council did not hold a Regular Saturday meeting in

August and four Special Council meetings were held. Approved minutes for July 9, 14, and 21, August 4, and 11,

2016, are found on the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

Website. The unapproved motions for August 18, and 26,

2016, follow. Actions taken were:

I attended the open house special event ribbon cutting

ceremony at the Teaching Family Homes Campus on Silver

Creek Road in Harvey, Michigan, on July 29, 2016, for the

new High Ropes Course which was partially funded by the

KBIC 2% funds.

August 18, 2016 Special Council Meeting (unapproved):

 Approved to certify the August 13, 2016 Referendum Election Results.

 Approved Resolution KB 046-2016 Ontonagon Tree Planting FY 2016 for four acres $5,880.00.

 Approved the bid from CarCo Truck in the amount of

$98,800.00 for a 2013 International Workstar Cable Hoist

Roll-Off Truck from Rice, Minnesota, with the warranty and

arranged payment with the C.F.O.

 Approved Resolution KB 051-2016 Support of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s (North Dakota) opposition to the

Dakota Access Pipeline through the Missouri and Cannon

Ball Rivers.

 Approved a donation of $2,500.00 to the Standing Rock

Sioux Tribe for the opposition effort of the Dakota Access

Pipeline.

 Approved a donation to the Baraga Youth Football Program (helmets) from the 2% funds pending the Baraga

Area Schools consent to be the pass-through agent for the

funds.

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Approved the Chief Pharmacist Employment Agreement

with Richard Brantner, R.Ph. for two years beginning August 24, 2016.

August 25, 2016 Special Council Meeting (unapproved):

 Approved the August 4, and 11, 2016 Tribal Council meeting minutes.

 Approved a $500.00 donation to James Wood for medical

travel to accompany his non-tribal girlfriend.

 Approved to amend the Community Assistance Policy to

include significant others for the emergency medical assistance as long as they have been together for five years or

more.

 Approved to refinance the loan for the Ojibwa BP under

the three-year fixed option in the amount of $229,104.93.

 Denied the personnel request from Cynthia A. Anderson

regarding sick leave.

 Approved a donation of $2,000.00 for the 8th Annual Chelsey (LaFernier) Memorial Walk on October 1, 2016.

 Approved the new business license for Angela Kelly and

Denise Moschetto for the “Sweet Grass Spa” (Salon).

 Approved the Language Immersion Instructor Tier III Services Agreements (Bay Mills Community College) with

Linda Trudeau, Mabel Lewis-Hill, and Frieda Lewis.

 Approved Resolution KB 047-2016 Request bids for the

proposed residential lease (1) and improvements on

15241 Pequaming Road, L’Anse, Michigan (former property of Margaret Dunn and Beverly Lussier).

 Approved Resolution KB 048-2016 Timothy J. Szymanski,

Jr. Recreational Lease in L’Anse Township.

 Approved Resolution KB 049-2016 Michael L. Whetung

Recreational Lease in L’Anse Township.

 Approved Resolution KB 052-2016 Steven S. Murray and

Tina M. Murray Residential Lease on Beartown Housing

Development in Baraga, Michigan.

 Approved the bid from U P Operations Great Lakes Diving

and Salvage for the Zeba Water Plant intake inspection

and repair in the amount of $18,600.00.

 Approved the First Amendment to the Chief Pharmacist

Employment Agreement with Richard Brantner, R.Ph. to

change the start date from August 24 to August 29, 2016.

 Approved $10,000.00 as a 2% payment to Marquette

Township for the purchase of a “Emily Robot” to provide

lifesaving equipment for Little Presque Isle State Park

pending their acceptance as a pass-through agent.

 Approved the Tribal Council President and Treasurer as

authorized signers for the refinancing of the Ojibwa BP

loan.

Respectfully Submitted,

Susan J. LaFernier

Vice President’s August/September 2016

Monthly Report

President Swartz, Attorney Danielle Webb, and I traveled

to Washington DC to meet with Larry Roberts who is the Acting Assistant Secretary of the Interior regarding our Canal

Land Claims. The meeting went very well, and our claim is

moving along farther than it ever has before. We also met

with Bentley Johnson from Senator Gary Peter’s office and

Kristin Lee from Senator Debbie Stabenow’s office to update

them on our claim as well. It is important to keep our representatives informed in the event that at some point a land

swap is possible because it will take an Act of Congress.

The following week, staff from Senator Peter’s office visited the reservation, and we had the opportunity to take them

on a tour of the actual Canal Lands. Several other issues regarding the environment and natural resources were also discussed, and many of the staff of our Natural Resource Department attended a brief meeting prior to the tour.

Mario Lindsey and Dave Thomas from HUD conducted an

On Site Monitoring Review of the Housing Department and

the last three ICDBG grant funded projects. The review was

for the last three years. There were many questions asked

as to why the Tribe made the change from a Tribal Designated Entity or TDE to a Tribal Department. Thorough answers were given as well as a review of previous year’s financial audits.

I met with Tyler Larson, the new Director of Social Services, along with CEO Larry Denomie III, to discuss the direction of the department and where the Council would like to

see it headed. Tyler is getting acquainted with a lot, but I am

confident that he will do a great job.

The evening of August 27, we were informed of a tragic

accident involving our Beartown Firefighters which took the

lives of James Shelifoe, Jr. and Alan Swartz. As soon as I

heard, I joined many others including President Warren

“Chris” Swartz, Jr., Treasurer Doreen Blaker, Director of Fire

Management George DeCota, CEO Larry Denomie III, Chief

Duane Misegan, Officer Anthony Loonsfoot, and Officer Jake

Misegan at the Tribal Police Department. We were all in

shock and very upset. Our concern was for the firefighters

and their families. We worked to get information out to the

Community that evening as rumors were running wild. We

later went to the Tribal Center and assisted families with

emergency funding to visit their injured firefighters. The following day, some left to go to Minnesota while the rest of us

went to work. We have been working on issues involving the

accident since this time: including worker’s compensation,

insurance, establishing the relief fund, meeting with foundations, the firefighters, and the families. Throughout the heartbreak, we have witnessed many people step up and go

above and beyond all expectations. The outpouring of support has been unbelievable, and we are forever grateful. This

tragedy was extremely difficult, and while there will be much

healing that needs to take place in the years to come, our

Community came together, and we are very thankful. We are

thankful for everyone who came. We started with what we

could do from home. We started making ribbons, and we

soon had more people than we had ribbon. It was awesome

to see people come out and help. It was great to see all the

help the firefighters received: with the services, the donations, the food, and the vigil which was beautiful and a great

way to remember our firefighters. The Council is very grateful, and I know the firefighters are very grateful. We thank

every person who had a part in any of it.

Respectfully Submitted,

Jennifer Misegan

Members of the

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

“LEASE SITE FOR SALE”

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community offers for sale a lease site

located at 15241 Pequaming Road, L’Anse, Michigan 49946 (from

the intersection of Broad and Front Streets in downtown L’Anse,

travel 4.6 miles northeast along the Front St./Bayshore/Pequaming

Roads to the property on your right).

This sale pertains to the improvements made to the land but does

not include the sale of the land. The sale is subject to the successful bidder’s ability to obtain a lease from the Tribe.

The improvements, located on 1.5 acres, include a driveway

(grown in and partially washed out), two (2) concrete slabs (Approx.

26’6”X60’ each), electricity to the site, and well (there may be a

septic system on site, but no records are available to support this

claim). The lease site and the improvements made thereto are being sold AS IS, WHERE IS.

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community makes no representation or

warranty as to the suitability of the improvements and/or the site for

any purpose. It is the bidder’s responsibility to perform an inspection of the site and improvements to determine suitability for the

intended purpose.

General questions regarding the site may be directed to Jason A.

Ayres, Real Estate Officer, at 906-353-4132 or by email to

jayres@kbic-nsn.gov. Sealed bids will be accepted until October 7,

2016 at 4:00 P.M. and should be mailed to the attention of:

Jason A. Ayres, Real Estate Officer

RE: Pequaming Rd Lease Site Bid

16429 Beartown Road

Baraga, MI 49908

or hand delivered to either the KBIC Tribal Center

Receptionist or to the Office of Planning and

Development, 807 US Hwy 41, Baraga, MI 49908.

All bids must include the amount being offered for the lease site

and improvements, purpose for which the lease site will be used,

name, enrollment number, address, and phone number. Bids received by fax, email, or in unsealed envelopes WILL NOT be considered. Bidders must be enrolled members of the Keweenaw Bay

Indian Community, 18 years of age or older, and must be willing to

agree to the terms and conditions of the Tribe’s standard Lease of

Tribal Owned Trust Lands. Consideration of bids may include, but

not be limited to, amount offered and/or proposed use of lease site.

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community reserves the right to accept

or reject any and/or all bids.

EDUCATION INCENTIVE PROGRAM

The Keweenaw Bay Education Committee offers the Education

Incentive Program to local KBIC tribal students. Monetary incentives are awarded at the end of each of the four marking periods of

the academic year. Awards are given for Honor Roll and Perfect

Attendance. Students must meet the following criteria:

1. Must be enrolled KBIC members.

2. Must reside in one of the following four counties: Baraga,

Houghton, Ontonagon, or Marquette.

3. Must attend a public or private school.

A student’s Honor Roll status is defined according to the regulations of their school district. Students in grades 4 through 12 are

eligible to receive this award.

Perfect Attendance follows the school policy also, but time for

doctor or dental appointments and funerals may be allowed.

Please contact the following people for more information:

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L’Anse Area Schools – Shellie Denomie 524-6000 ext. 369,

sdenomie@laschools.us

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Baraga Area Schools – Helen Jondreau 353-6661

hjondreau@up.net



All others contact Amy St. Arnold 353-4117 amy@kbic-nsn.gov

Houghton, Ontonagon, and Marquette students must provide a

copy of the student report card. If attendance is not noted on the

card, please have a school official document by signature. Report

cards may be mailed to Keweenaw Bay Tribal Center, Education

Office, 16429 Beartown Rd. Baraga MI 49908

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.

Bear Town, Rd.

Application deadline for submission of ALL Class I Drawings is 30 days and Class II Raffles is 60 days prior to your 16429

Baraga, MI 49908

(906)

353-4222

event. License Fee will be waived when the application is received within this timeline.

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KBIC PARTICIPATES IN PARADE OF NATIONS—FLOAT TAKES FIRST PLACE

(Houghton County, Michigan) Michigan Technological University held

their 27th annual Parade of Nations on Saturday, September 17, 2016,

where 60 countries were represented including the Keweenaw Bay Indian

Community/Ojibwe Nation.

This year’s theme was “Passport to the World.” Participants and community by-standers were able to view many different cultures through

floats, flags, clothing, and food. Beginning on Quincy Street in Hancock,

the parade of culture moved across the Portage Lake Lift Bridge down

Sheldon Ave. in Houghton, ending at the Dee Stadium where a multicultural festival was held. International foods and craft vendors were available to visit including the KBOCC/MTU AISES stand which featured fry

bread, Indian Tacos, and Wild Rice Soup.

The KBIC Cultural Committee participated in the event with their float

entry, “Land of Gitchie Gumee”. KBIC Dance Troupe participants included:

the drum Summer Cloud with eight drummers; six adult dancers (Women’s

Traditional, Jingle Dress, Fancy Shawl); eleven youth dancers (Men’s Traditional, Grass Dancers, Fancy Dancer, Fancy Shawl); Miss Keweenaw

Bay Jailyn Shelifoe; and two banner carriers, Brenda Brunk and Kaylee

Brunk. The Banner and flag carriers (KBOCC students and staff) led the

float. Six Cultural Committee members also participated. Geraldine Mantila, Cultural Committee Chair, said “The float has been announced as the

first place winner! Following the parade, we also gave a dancing exhibition

at the Dee Stadium with George Gauthier as our emcee.” The KBIC Youth

Program assisted the Cultural Committee with the event.

KBOCC Parade of Nations participants included: Robin Chosa, KBOCC

Board of Regents; Ron Edwards, community member volunteer; Isabelle

Welsh, KBOCC Dean of Student Services; Mary Kaye Durant, student; Neil

Kromer, staff; Jolene DeCota, student; Joe Schutte, KBOCC instructor; Re(6) Ningodwaaswi

Left to right, Neil Kromer, Shaina Duschaine, Sara Kagabitang, and Isabelle Welsh. Photo compliments of KBOCC.

Continues on page eight.

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FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ON

INDIAN RESERVATIONS (FDPIR)

FY 2016 NET MONTHLY INCOME STANDARDS*

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

*The net monthly income standard for each household size

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

the applicable SNAP standard deduction.

48 Contiguous United

States:

Household

Size

Use this

amount

SNAP Net

Monthly

Income

Standard

SNAP

Standard Deduction

FDPIR Net

Monthly Income Standard

$ 981

$155

$1,136

$1,328

$155

$1,483

$1,675

$155

$1,830

$2,021

$168

$2,189

$2,368

$197

$2,565

$2,715

$226

$2,941

$3,061

$226

$3,287

$3,408

$226

$3,634

Each additional member

+ $347

Alaska:

Use this

amount

Household

Size

SNAP Net

Monthly

Income

Standard

SNAP

Standard Deduction

$1,227

$265

$1,492

$1,660

$265

$1,925

$2,094

$265

$2,359

$2,527

$265

$2,792

$2,960

$265

$3,225

$3,394

$282

$3,676

$3,827

$282

$4,109

$4,260

$282

$4,542

Each additional member

FDPIR Net

Monthly Income Standard

+ $434

KBIC at Parade of Nations continued:

becca Frost, KBOCC instructor; Sara

Kagabitang, student: Marsh Pharr, student; Betti Szaroletta, staff; and Shaina

Duschaine and Nevaeh Loonsfoot both

are students’ family members. Isabelle

Welsh, KBOCC Dean of Student Services, said, “KBOCC collaborated with

Michigan Technical University’s AISES’

student organization with the food

booth, and it was a great success. We

also walked with the KBIC Cultural

Committee’s float during the parade.”

~ by Lauri Denomie, Editor

“Land of Gitchie Gumee” float with participants. Photos compliments of KBIC Cultural Committee.

Food booth featuring Indian Tacos.

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KBIC Hires New Social

Services Director

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Recently many faces have changed

within the KBIC Tribal Social Services Department. KBIC recently hired KBIC Member Tyler Larson, who has joined the forces

as the Tribal Social Services Director. Larson returns to KBIC after working the last

three-and-a-half years with the State of

Michigan’s Department of Human Services

in the fields of CPS, Foster Care, and Juvenile Justice. Prior to that, he was employed with Tribal Court as a Probation Officer and has also held a number of other

positions within KBIC.

After graduating from Calumet High

School, Larson attended Northern Michigan University as a student athlete and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.

Larson said, “I am looking forward to the

challenge of my new position and am excited to work with the partners involved. There is a big task at hand within

the Social Services field, and I am hoping

to help provide effective services to our

families. We have two other new employees as well. Holley Makela and Jacqui

Gorczewicz have both been hired as Services Specialists within the department. They are currently attending the

Child Welfare Training Institute and are

scheduled to finish in mid-October.”

When not working, Larson enjoys

spending his free time with his family. He

and his wife, Carmen, have two daughters,

Jaycee and Georgia, and are expecting another child shortly. Larson also is a basketball coach for the Baraga Elementary and

Junior High programs. His other hobbies

following Michigan football, camping, hunting, and power lifting.

You can reach Mr. Larson and other

Tribal Social Services staff by calling (906)

353-4201. The newly hired Social Workers

will be featured in an upcoming article

when they return from training.

~ by Lauri Denomie, Editor

October 2016 Calendar Events



Oct. 1: Chelsey LaFernier Memorial Walk, 10

am water ceremony, 1:30 pm registration, 2 pm

walk, 3 pm feast, 7 pm lantern release;

Oct. 8: Reg. Sat. Council Meeting, 10 am, Harvey Community Building; Binaakwe-Giizis Powwow, 2 pm and 7 pm grand entries, MTU;

Oct. 22: Harvest Feast, 12-6 pm, Zeba Hall.

~ submitted by newsletter editor

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Updates from your Ojibwa Community Library

Even though our Summer Reading

Program is over, things have still not

slowed down at the Ojibwa Community

Library. In fact, this fall, our Healthy

Eating Group has restarted, we have a

few announcements to share, and we’ve

bought several new books in a variety of

topics for our patrons to borrow and enjoy.

Throughout the summer and into this

fall, the library has purchased books in

health and wellness in addition to brand

new titles in fiction and non-fiction. Here

are just a few titles we’ve added:

 Insidious: An FBI Thriller by Catherine Coulter

 The Black Widow by Daniel Silva

 The Apache Wars by Paul Andrew

Hutton

 The Mayo Clinic Diet

Additionally, Healthy Eating Group is

back from summer break! We welcomed back Dale Schmeisser, R.D. in

September as our Healthy Eating Guide,

and we started with a session about

making healthy desserts on September

22nd. Healthy Eating Group will continue

throughout the fall and spring for a total

of eight sessions before summer rolls

around again. Please be on the lookout

for Healthy Eating Group fliers around

town, and for Facebook posts and

events about the sessions on the Ojibwa

Community Library’s Facebook Page.

The Library would also like to announce that we have access to Ancestry.com! Patrons who are looking to do

basic genealogical research can now

come to the library to view items such

as birth, marriage, and death records,

US censuses, newspaper articles, and

much more through our Ancestry.com

account. It is a free library service for

patrons to use. To get started, stop by

the circulation desk, and library staff can

help you out!

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Finally, we also want to remind families that the Ojibwa Community Library

is still holding an ongoing reading challenge throughout the fall and into next

summer!

We are giving away free

books to students in grades K-8 who return a completed reading challenge log

to the library. If you are not sure if your

child is still registered, or if they would

like to register, please stop by the library.

~ Angela Badke, Librarian

weenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College Baraga Campus. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. Register online at: www.kboccstem.com.

For

more information contact Karen Colbert, kcolbert@kbocc.edu, or call

(906) 353-4602.

KBOCC STEM OFFERING

GRADE SCHOOL STUDENT

CLASSES

KBOCC STEM Outreach Department

has classes open to students grades 5th

- 12th. All classes are free of charge

and all supplies are included register

today!



Plant Explorations (High School

Only) - Mondays 4pm - 6pm starting

October 3rd at Keweenaw Bay

Ojibwa Community College Baraga

Campus. REGISTRATION IS NOW

OPEN.

www.kboccstem.com. For more information contact Treneice Marshall,

tmarshall@kbocc.edu.

Ceramics & Pottery, Tuesdays 4pm 6pm starting October 4th at Ke-



Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

Employment Opportunities

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



Archery, Thursdays

3:30pm5:30pm starting

October 6th at

Keweenaw Bay

Ojibwa Community

Coll ege

Baraga Campus.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.

on-line

at:

www.kboccstem.com. For more information contact Karen Colbert,

kcolbert@kbocc.edu, or call (906)

353-4602.

formation contact Karen Colbert,

kcolbert@kbocc.edu, or call (906)

353-4602.



Violin and Cello Lessons, Saturdays

10am - 1pm starting October 15th at

Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community

College Baraga Campus. Instrument

rental, music, and supplies included.

Offering:

beginner, intermediate,

and advance levels. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. Register online at: www.kboccstem.com.



Young Adult Reading Program - Students read popular bestsellers and

receive $50 gift cards. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. Register online at: www.kboccstem.com.

For

more information contact Treneice

Marshall, tmarshall@kbocc.edu.

Woodcrafts, Saturdays 9am - 12pm

starting October 8th at Keweenaw

Bay Ojibwa Community College

woodshop at Industrial Park on M38.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.

on-line

at:

www.kboccstem.com. For more in-

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.

Building Inspector, CEO, as needed (contracted), 10/6/2016

Social Service Specialist, Tribal Social Services, (full-time), 10/6/2016

Physician/Medical Director, DHHS, (full-time), open until filled

Law Clerk, Attorney, (full-time, temporary), open until filled

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

On-call positions (open continuous): Pharmacy Technician, 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), Unit Manager (OVW), Van Driver, Cleaning Person, Natural Resources Technician.

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.

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~ NOTICE ~

TO ALL KBIC SENIORS 55 YEARS

OF AGE OR OLDER, AND PERMANENTLY PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED-DISABLED PERSON:

SNOW PLOWING REQUIREMENTS

Head of Household Name: ______________

____________________________________

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Tribal

Member’s Enrollment #: ____________

Reside on the Reservation (Baraga County):

__________ Yes __________ No

Physical Address: _____________________

____________________________________

L’Anse __________

Baraga __________

Telephone Number: (906) _______________

Proof of Age — Birth Date: ____/____/_____

with proof (Enrollment Card, Driver’s License,

and/or proof of disability) or mail the information to:

KBIC Tribal Center

ATTN: Front Desk Receptionist

16429 Bear Town Road

Baraga, MI 49908

The Tribal Council will consider plowing privileges for those with permanent, physical disabilities within a “five” mile radius off the Reservation. Please submit a request and the

above information.

* approved 01-14-2011

Tribal Council Meeting

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Tribal Social Services is seeking volunteers to serve as guardian or conservator to a growing

number of community members in need. If you have extra time and skills that could assist people

to help manage their financial affairs, or would like to help someone be able to manage their daily

living, you could make the difference to someone in the community.

Our Community is in need of homes for

Please contact KBIC Tribal Social Services

infants ages 0-2 years. We are also seekif you are interested or seek further information about becoming a guardian or conservator ing forever homes - families who are willing to be fostering to adopt homes.

at (906) 353-4201.

Permit No. 62

U.S Postage PAID

Big Rapids, MI 49307

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

16429 Bear Town Rd-Baraga, Mi 49908-9210

PRE-SORT STANDARD

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Become a

Foster Parent

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

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