# The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwe (2019)

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WIIKWEDONG
DAZHI-OJIBWE
The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwe
Waabigwani Giizis – Flower Moon - May 2019
KBIC TRIBAL VETERANS WIIKWEDONG OGICHIDAA SOCIETY
HONOR GUARD PROUDLY ACCEPTS THE GIFT OF TWO SCOOTERS

Issue 178
Tribal Council Members:
Warren C. Swartz, Jr., President
Gary F. Loonsfoot, Jr., Vice-President
Susan J. LaFernier, Secretary
Toni J. Minton, Asst. Secretary
Doreen G. Blaker, Treasurer
Robert R.D. Curtis, Jr.
Dale Goodreau
Randall R. Haataja
Kim Klopstein
Michael F. LaFernier, Sr.
Rodney Loonsfoot
Elizabeth D. Mayo

SPECIAL POINTS
OF INTEREST

(Left to right) Proudly displaying the organizations new scooters are KBIC Tribal Veterans Wiikwedong
Ogichidaa Society Honor Guard Members: Allen Gauthier, Joseph Eckerberg, Rodney Loonsfoot, and
Joseph Dowd.

The KBIC Tribal Veterans Wiikwedong Ogichidaa Society Honor Guard
proudly displayed two new scooters
they received on Saturday, April 13,
2019. The Veterans’ scooters were
made possible through the Wounded
Warriors Family Support Network
wwfs.org.
Rodney Loonsfoot, Tribal Council/
Veteran Service Representative, began
the process last year through application. The Tribe had to have an accredited service officer who is recognized
by the Veterans Administration. KBIC
met all the eligibility requirements and
was awarded the scooters to assist
Tribal Veterans with mobilization.
The KBIC Tribal Veterans Wiikwedong Ogichidaa Society Honor Guard
was awarded a 2018 Ford Explorer in
December of 2017. They have put the
vehicle to very good use by assisting
Tribal Veterans for appointments, advocacy, and other needs. The vehicle
was also made possible through the
Wounded Warriors Family Support Network wwfs.org.
The Veterans hold a monthly meeting on the third Wednesday of every
month at the Veterans’ building. The
Wiikwedong Ogichidaa Society is recruiting Tribal Veterans. There is a
need for volunteers and drivers. For
more information contact Rodney
Loonsfoot, KBIC Veteran Service Representative at (906) 353-VETS or 906201-4448 or e-mail veteran@kbicnsn.gov.
~ submitted by Newsletter Editor

Bringing Easter Joy in our Schools

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Wiikwedong Ogichidaa Society
Veterans gifted scooters

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KBOCSS visits local schools
with Easter Bunny

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Spring Quarterly Council Meeting held

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KBIC attends NMU Powwow

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KBIC AIS Program Activities

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KBIC Health Systems Updates

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Criminal Report

(Left) Khloe Loonsfoot shares a stroll down
Baraga Elementary School hall with the
school’s surprise visitor, Easter Bunny!

KBIC Office of Child Support Services Outreach visited the Baraga
and L’Anse schools on April 18,
2019, along with the Easter Bunny.
They brought gifts and candy for the
children in K-2nd grades. All of the
children were very excited to see the
Easter Bunny!
The KBIC Office of Child Support
Office Outreach works in the community to bring a positive perception for
Child
Su p p o r t .
They are involved in
and sponsor many
events in Baraga
County.
Mrs. Seppanen’s K/1
class, L’Anse Area
Schools, and the Easter
Bunny.

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APRIL 6, 2018 TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular Quarterly Tribal Council Meeting was held on
Saturday, April 6, 2019, at the Big Bucks Bingo Hall in
Baraga, Michigan. President Warren Swartz, Jr., presided
over the meeting with Gary F. Loonsfoot, Jr., Susan J.
LaFernier, Toni Minton, Doreen Blaker, Robert R.D. Curtis,
Jr., Dale Goodreau, Randall Haataja, Kim Klopstein, Michael
F. LaFernier, Sr., Rodney Loonsfoot, and Elizabeth D. Mayo
present.
President Swartz shared numerous Thank You and For
Your Information items addressed to Council.
President Warren “Chris” Swartz, Jr. gave the President’s
Report (page three), Secretary Susan J. LaFernier gave the
Secretary’s Report (page four), and CEO Sarah Smith gave
the CEO Report (page two). Council approved the Department Head Reports for February 2019, and Council Meeting
Minutes for March 14, March 21, March 22, March 26, and
March 28, 2019.
Under recognized scheduled delegation/individuals: Marquette County Board of Directors’ Vice Chair Joseph Derocha addressed Council by offering deep appreciation from
Marquette County on the 40-million dollar Casino II Project.
In another matter, Mr. Derocha informed Council that the
Marquette County Board of Directors had received a request
from the Tribe to put some property into trust in Marquette
County near Snowfield Road and a housing project. The
Board wasn’t sure of the details and were looking at turning
it down. Derocha indicated he made a motion to put it on
hold to allow KBIC’s Realtor Officer to bring forward further
information on the purpose.
Mr. Derocha introduced Derek Parker, Owner of a Medical Marijuana Facility in Humboldt, Michigan. Mr. Parker
currently owns the largest facility in the Upper Peninsula.
President Warren “Chris” Swartz, Jr. and Vice President
Gary Loonsfoot, Jr. had toured his facility last week. President Swartz said, “It is a great facility, and like Joe said, he
has the biggest marijuana operation in the Upper Peninsula
right now. Gary and I decided to visit the facility, and it is
very impressive. We wanted to see if there was an opportunity between KBIC and Derek Parker in moving forward with
the Medical Marijuana operation. We are in the preliminary

discussions, and I want to engage our Cannabis Committee
with this venture. It is an opportunity to provide a revenue
stream to the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community similar to
what the State of Michigan is doing. This industry is going to
be bigger than Indian Gaming. Right now it is probably a 12to 13-billion-dollar operation nation-wide, and by the end of
next year it is estimated to be about a 30-billion-dollar operation. That is what Indian Gaming is right now, a 30-billiondollar operation in the United States. Within a couple of
years, this industry is proposed to go twice as big as Indian
Gaming is. This is an opportunity for the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community to diversify its portfolio and take advantage
of this new revenue stream being afforded here in Michigan.
We are very appreciative of Joseph Derocha and Derek
Parker in coming forward and showing us the facility, and
starting the initial discussions in this possible venture.”
Joseph Derocha said, “This is an up and coming revenue
stream, and it is no secret that this has been legalized
across Michigan. It is legislation; it’s moving forward, and it
is the newest and greatest gold rush.” Derek Parker indicated, “I was the first person to put in an application with the
State for his Medical Marijuana Industry License. I currently
employ nine full-time employees and another six part-time
employees. I am very interested and would be honored in
working with the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community.”
Treasurer Doreen Blaker presented the April 2019 donations. Motion by Rodney Loonsfoot to approve April 2019
donations as: $500.00 for Camp New Day U.P.; $100.00
for Freshwater Future; $500.00 for the American Legion
Foucault—Funke Post 444 (flags, markers, wreaths);
$100.00 for Mike Payment for Congress—North Carolina;
$300.00 each for Joshua Eagle’s two daughters AAU basketball fees/expenses — for a total of $1,800.00, supported by Kim Klopstein. Ten supported (G. Loonsfoot,
S. LaFernier, Minton, Blaker, Curtis, Goodreau, Haataja,
Klopstein, M. LaFernier, R. Loonsfoot), 0 opposed, one
abstained (Mayo), 0 absent, motion carried.
Council adjourned with no further business on the agenda.
~ Submitted by Lauri Denomie, Newsletter Editor

CEO’s Quarterly Report for the Months of January, February, and March 2019
1. MISSION STATEMENT: To provide exceptional services
for our membership; a safe, positive work environment for
employees; and sustained economic prosperity while protecting our sovereignty and preserving our culture and
natural resources for future generations.
VISION STATEMENT: A Tribe that preserves the Anishinaabe culture, advances economic diversity, provides opportunities to enhance independence, and promotes the
health and well-being of our Community.
2. Updates: Over the last quarter, I have updated the Personnel Policy to reflect all the changes the Tribal Council
had approved through a series of Council work sessions
that occurred throughout 2018 and up to February 5, 2019.
In addition, the Youth Policy was also updated, and the
Appeal Policy was worked on with the Appeal’s officer.
The essential employee list was compiled for those required to work on snow days. The Oshki Maaji (New Beginning) or Halfway House project has been moving forward with a completion date still in June. As of yesterday,
the building has all drywall in place, and the countertops
have been chosen for the reception area, kitchen, and
laundry rooms. A cell phone quote was obtained to provide services for the upcoming two years. Verizon was
chosen.
3. Meetings/Conferences: Over the last quarter, there were
two department head meetings held. These have been set
to occur on the last Tuesday of each month at 1 pm. The
goal of these department meetings will be to review the
strategic plan, provide departments with updates on policy,
give short training and communication, and allow departments to provide short updates on what is occurring within
their departments. At the last meeting, the strategic plan
developed in 2017 and the Council Strategic Plan were
provided with the goal to review strengths and weaknesses, identify any further weaknesses, and set up action
plans to move forward to address those weaknesses.
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There were several department short updates at the two
meetings that were held, including the extended hours at
the Health Department, progress of the Halfway House
Project, the non-motorized trail project movement, the
General Welfare Exclusion Act Form, new process for Tier
1 forms, NRD and CARE discussion about 4 R’s (Reduce,
Reuse, Recycle, and Respect), and BIA Drug Tip line.
Discussed with employees training available through
KBOCC and asked for other trainings they would like. Also
discussed the idea of setting a core of training that would
be required to be taken: Tribal Government, Constitution,
and language. I briefly attended Water Day held in March.
4. Employee Changes:
There are no direct reporting
changes in the last quarter. The Government currently has
305 employees, with 221 being Native American. There
were seven reclassifications completed this past quarter
with two not resulting in a grade change, and the rest resulting in a change of grade and/or title. There has also
been initial work done on new position descriptions, and
the revision of current technician position to allow for a
Tiered grade for the position to progress with certifications/
trainings or education. Employee changes within the Government are provided on a weekly basis.
5. Statistical Data/Case Load Information: Personnel actions, budgets (new and modifications), contracts, policy
interpretation/draft revisions, and supervision of department was part of my office’s duties over the past quarter.
6. Financial Update: Financial payments from Indian Health
Service and the Bureau of Indian Affairs have been received that support our Health, Substance Abuse, Natural
Resources, Social Services, Education, Community Assistance Programs, Court, and Police departments. Travel/
training for employees continues to be restricted unless it
is grant funded.
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah Smith, CEO

President’s Quarterly Report for the Months of January, February, and March 2019
The following is a summary of activities that occurred in the
Office of the President for the months of January, February,
and March 2019.
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I met and discussed the wastewater board with Wendell
Dompier, Baraga Village Manager He is working on improving the infrastructure here, in Baraga, related to the
sewer lines. The system is getting old and is in need of
improvement. We appointed Dale Goodreau to the Board.
I attended a Voigt Task Force meeting. We continue to
monitor treaty activities here in the ceded territory. We are
constantly mindful of activities that have a potential harm
to the treaty-protected resources. As usual, we declared
our home territory for the upcoming inland fishing season
here in the ceded territories of what we now call Michigan.
I will coordinate shared resources with Chairman Williams
for this season’s Walleye activity.
We hosted a meeting with our Congressional Representative Jack Bergman and his visitor Congressional Representative Stephanie Murphy from Florida. The purpose of
the meeting was for congressional members to meet and
discuss issues of common concern. Congressman Bergman visited Congressional Representative Murphy’s district last year. They are part of ACE. ACE is an initiative,
which seeks to strengthen relationships and build trust
while members experience firsthand what motivates, concerns, and inspires each other. I was surprised to know
that despite the polarization coursing through our politics, Republican and Democratic members of Congress
are now regularly flying across the country to spend a
weekend with a colleague from the opposite party in their
district.
I attended a traditional topping off ceremony at our casino
in Marquette. The ceremony is part of a long tradition
where we celebrate the last steel beam to be erected. It’s
highest beam on the project, on top of the port cochere
tower. Most who attended signed the steel beam and
watched it being placed and welded into place.
We began communicating with the local villages about an
opportunity to submit an application to the MDEQ to assist
with spring cleanup. We discussed opportunities on how
to collaborate with them and informed them of our hazardous waste clean ups, pharmaceutical drop offs, and the
operation of our solid wasted facility.
We continue to monitor the wind turbine project. The
United States Government is a trustee for Indian tribes that
include trust resources often called “natural resources”
which appertain to tribes with treaty rights. The Federal
Government is the trustee, and Indian tribes and their
members are the beneficiaries. That’s a legal relationship/
responsibility that has been ignored for many decades in
our case. That needs to end! In addition to the disruption
to wildlife habitat and a host of other impacts, the construction of the Summit Lake Wind Project will cause interfering
with our treaty rights and other impacts. These include potential impacts to marine navigation, and the simple fact
that these wind towers and the lighting required for aeronautical safety are inconsistent with the Wilderness Act
which governs the Huron Islands National Wildlife Refuge
and Wilderness Area. A recent visual impact assessment
makes clear that every single one of these wind turbines
would be visible from the Huron Islands. Teddy Roosevelt
created this National Wildlife Refuge - the third in the Nation and first in the Midwest. It is not just important - it is a
National treasure. I was also interviewed by Kaye LaFond
regarding the wind farm project from Michigan radio. The
interview can be heard on their website.
I attended a United Tribes meeting in January. We had an
opportunity to hear from the new governor of the State of
Michigan. I was hoping for a question and answer period,
but the Governor’s schedule was busy. I took the opportunity to discuss our concerns with the new deputy legal
counsel for the Governor’s office, Wenona Sengel. Wenona is a tribal member, and we are hoping for good relationships with the Governor’s office. I talked to her about
delegated authorities in regards to treaty-protected resources within ceded territories and other concerns of the
community.
We continue to monitor the rule making process related to
the definition of “Waters of the United States”, the term that
identifies the scope of federal jurisdiction under the clean

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water act. I noted that they are attempting to “preserve the
traditional sovereignty of States over their own land and
water resources” and the proposed rule is widely expected
to narrow the overall number of waters subject to federal
jurisdiction.
Yesterday, I talked to EPA Regional Administrator Cathy
Step; she informed us that our application for Treatment as
a State (TAS) is moving forward. The next step in the
process is to open it up to the public for a 45-day comment
period. Once the comment period is over, they will review
the application and make a decision.
Finn Ryan Productions was approved to do a short film on
the history of Buffalo Reef and the restoration efforts. Buffalo Reef is 2,200-acre natural cobble feature beneath the
waters of Lake Superior, located off the eastern edge of
Keweenaw Peninsula. The reef itself is an ecological
sanctuary for species of Lake Trout and Whitefish spawning. In the late 1890’s and early 1900’s, local mining and
stamp mill establishment in Gay, Michigan, began exposing the area to waste products from copper ore milling
known as dark stamp sands. Lake currents and winds
have assisted the harmful stamp sands in drifting approximately five miles to Buffalo Reef and Grand Traverse Harbor. Currently, approximately 1,426 acres of shoreline and
lake bottom are covered by stamp sands which inhibit fish
spawning and production. Current conditions and future
projected conditions have already threatened the fisheries
and local ecosystems. Depletion of the local fisheries
have and will continue to negatively impact outdoor recreation, commercial fishing industries, and tribal treaty rights.
The Community filed an Amicus Brief in support of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). For over 40 years, ICWA
has acknowledged the inherent right of tribal governments,
and the critical role they play to protect their member children and maintain the stability of families. Brackeen v.
Bernhardt is the lawsuit brought by Texas, Indiana, Louisiana, and individual plaintiffs, who allege ICWA—a federal
statute that has been in effect for more than 40 years and
has helped thousands of Native children maintain ties to
their families and their tribes—is unconstitutional. It is the
first time that a state has sued the federal government over
ICWA’s constitutionality. The lawsuit names various federal agencies and officials as defendants, and five tribal
nations (Cherokee Nation, Morongo Band of Mission Indians, Navajo Nation, Oneida Nation, and Quinault Indian
Nation) also have intervened as defendants. In addition,
Amicus Briefs in support of ICWA were filed on behalf of
325 tribal nations, 21 states, several members of Congress, and dozens of Native organizations, child welfare
organizations, and other allies. We contend ICWA is constitutional.
We received the quarterly report from Keweenaw Bay
Ojibwa Community College and also their strategic plan as
according to the Memorandum of Understanding.
I was invited and accepted to a consultation on internet
gaming in Roscommon Michigan, from the Deputy Legal
Counsel Wenona Singel. We plan to inform them about
the negative impacts this would have to our gaming market. The issue is exclusivity on gaming here on or near the
L’Anse Indian Reservation. A breach to that may violate
our gaming compact with the State of Michigan.
We are discussing a possible opportunity for land disposition with Certain Teed who owns the former Celotex Plant.
They want to allow us access to land that they are currently using for their waste water treatment process. We
are in the initial discussions and would like to know more
information on the MDEQ’s requirements regarding the
leaking lagoon. They wanted us to sign a Non-disclosure
agreement, but I have not signed it.
We have asked the Michigan Department of Transportation not to spray their herbicide that contains the chemical
Roundup on the L’Anse Indian Reservation. Roundup is a
chemical known to created cancer.

Respectfully submitted,
Warren C. Swartz

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Tribal Council Secretary’s Quarterly Report for
the Months of January, February, and March 2019
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.
We wish everyone a blessed Easter and Happy Spring
Season!
Mino-Bimaadizin “Live Well”
Respectfully, Susan J. LaFernier
Our Regular Saturday Council meetings are now held
quarterly. There were four Special Meetings during January
with a Work Session on January 22. There were five meetings during February and five meetings during March and also
a Work Session on March 26. The minutes are up to date and
approved.
President Warren “Chris” Swartz, Jr., Treasure Doreen
Blaker, and I were honored to attend a meeting with Congressman Jack Bergman and Congresswoman Stephanie
Murphy from Orlando, Florida, on March 1, 2019, at the Bingo
Hall. Our Natural Resources Department staff and others
were also present. Later we brought them for a tour of the
KBIC Health Systems. We discussed health care issues,
opioid/addiction issues, jobs, clean air and water, and the protection of treaty rights. This meeting was part of the American
Congressional Exchange (ACE) where members visit opposing party member’s areas.
For your information: New pocket size Tribal Constitutions
with the Judicial Amendment are available at the Enrollment
Office.
This report will be published in the KBIC “Wiikwedong
Dazhi-Ojibwe” newsletter, and the approved minutes may also
be found on the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Website.

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
Employment Opportunities
Current Positions

Department Closing Date

Summer Youth Workers
(KBIC Members/Desc.)

Temporary
Part-time

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Nurse Practitioner

Full-time

DHHS

Open until filled

Cleaning Person (29 hrs/wk) Part-time

PWD

Open until filled

IT Help Desk Technician

Full-time

IT

Open until filled

Physician

Full-time

DHHS

Open until filled

On-going recruitment (open continuous): Unit Manager (Newday).
(on-call positions): Board Operator, Cashier/Deli Worker, cleaning person, Facility Attendant, Laborer, LPN, Prep Cook, Natural Resource
Technician, Nurse Practitioner, OVW Unit Manager, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Tobacco Stamping Worker (KBIC Members), Receptionist/Clerical Worker, RN, and Van Driver.
For complete job announcement and application requirements contact: KBIC Personnel Department, 16429 Bear Town Road, Baraga, Michigan, 49908. (906) 3536623, ext. 4176 or 4140, or visit us at www.kbic-nsn.gov. For Casino jobs — Human Resources Office, Baraga (906) 353– 6623, Marquette (906) 249-4200, ext.
205, or visit www. Ojibwacasino.com.

U.P. Food Summit
When:
Where:

May 17, 2019, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CDT
Bay College West, 2801 US-2, Iron Mountain, MI
49801

Join us on May 17, 2019, to learn key skills on how to take
your food business to the next level. Learn from the experts
on the regulatory, business, equipment, and retail implications of a commercial food business.
Food Business 101 - Is a food business right for you?
Explore how to turn your concept into a successful business
with information on business structures, financial planning,
and pricing for profit. We'll examine who your target customer is and how to send marketing messages using your
product labeling and packaging.
 Presenter: Sally Miller - NWTC Kitchen and Business
Incubator
 Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Food Safety – Food safety from the retail side is a very
important aspect of your business. Maintaining a clean and
sanitary environment is not only an expectation of your customers but is vital to selling a safe product to the public. This
session will cover basic sanitation to keep in mind as you
prepare your retail space.
 Presenter: Beth Waitrovich - MSU Extension
 Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Going Commercial - There are many regulatory entities
within the food sector with overlapping jurisdictions and differing licensing requirements. Hear directly from an MDARD
Food Inspector to understand the production requirements for
your food product. Specific topics will include labeling laws,
production facility options, and food establishment licensing.
Plenty of time will be available for questions.
 Presenter: Angela Juhola - Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
 Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Retail Ready - Consumers spend less time than you think
considering buying your product. Learn how to compete in
the crowded grocery store aisle through product differentiation, product placement, and in-store marketing tactics. We'll
also discuss how to start and maintain retailer relationships.
The logistics of self distribution will be covered and when to
consider working with a distribution company.
 Presenter: Parker Jones - MSU Product Center
Tim White, Pat’s Foods, will also be available to answer questions
 Time: 12:00 - 12:50 p.m.
Refreshments will be provided. Please register at http://
events.anr.msu.edu/UPFoodSummit2019/ at least a week
prior to the event.
Michigan State University is committed to providing equal opportunity for
participation in all programs, services, and activities. Accommodations
for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event
contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after
this date will be honored whenever possible.
Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to
all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity,
religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation,
marital status, family status, or veteran status.”

Low or No-cost Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Services Available for American Indian Women
Whether insured or not, the Breast and Cervical Cancer
Control Navigation Program (BCCCNP) within the Michigan
Department of Health and Human Services will help women
receive the care they need. This program supports women
who live within or outside the purchased referred care service area of their tribal clinic.
The BCCCNP program can arrange for eligible women to
receive breast and cervical cancer screenings, follow-up care
for an abnormal test result, and treatment if breast or cervical
cancer is diagnosed.
Eligible women must be between the ages of 21-64 with
an income between 139 and 250 percent of the Federal Poverty Level. For woman who are single/divorced or are widowed with no dependants, this means an annual income between $16,753 and $30,350. For a family of four, this means
an annual income between $34,638 and $62,750.
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Uninsured women can enroll in the program and receive
cancer screening services (mammograms and Pap tests)
at no cost.
Underinsured women (women with high deductibles)
may receive screening and/or diagnostic services not paid
by their insurance.
Insured women can receive assistance by program navigators to receive screening diagnostic and/or treatment
services.

Women, diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer, may
also be eligible to receive treatment through the BCCCNP
Medicaid Treatment Act.
Call 1-844-I-GOT-SCR (446-8727) to find out if you are
eligible to receive program services. Please leave your
name, phone number, and county of residence when you
call.

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
Bear Town, Rd.
Class II Raffles is 60 days prior to your event. License Fee will be waived when the 16429
Baraga, MI 49908
application is received within this timeline.
(906) 353-4222

KBIC CULTURAL COMMITTEE
TRADITIONAL MEDICINE CLINIC
Todd Smith, Traditional Medicine Consultant
will be available to see people on the following dates:
Saturday, May 11, 2019, 9 a.m.—9 p.m.; Sunday, May 12, 2019, 9 a.m.—1 p.m.
For more information/schedule an appointment, call: Gerry Mantila (906) 201-2407, Doreen Blaker (906) 353-7117, ext. 113, Diane
Charron (906) 353-6060, or Cultural Center
(906) 353-7020.
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Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
Office of Child Support Services
P.O. Box 490, Baraga, MI 49908
Phone: 906-353-4566
Fax: 906-353-8132

“YOUR Children …
OUR Priority”

We provide the following services:
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Paternity Establishment
Establishment of Child Support

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Mediation

Keweenaw Bay Tribal Police
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
The Keweenaw Bay Tribal Police announce the
utilization of new tools developed by the Bureau of
Indian Affairs, Division of Drug Enforcement. These
tools are for the public to report illegal drug activity
occurring on Tribal lands.
Using the new Tip411 program and the new BIA
Tips App, the public will now have the ability to text
or send anonymous tips directly to the BIA Division
of Drug Enforcement. Once a tip is received, the
sender will be able to correspond directly with a BIA
Drug Agent if they wish to provide more detailed
information about illegal drug activity.
We encourage everyone to join us in fighting drug abuse in Indian Country and partnering with us to keep
your tribal communities
safe.

The BIA Tips App can
be found in all app stores
for computers, laptops,
smart phones or tablets.
It is free and easy to do.

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26th ANNUAL LEARNING TO WALK TOGETHER POWWOW HELD—KBIC ATTENDS

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Pictured left to right to front row, George DeCota, KBIC Eagle Staff Carrier; Gary Trombley, Head Veteran; Karlene Chosa, Head Female Dancer, Donald Chosa, Jr., Head Male Dancer; back row—KBIC Veteran Honor Guard members and fellow Veterans.

Many Keweenaw Bay Indian Community members traveled to Marquette,
Michigan, on Saturday 30, 2019, to attend
Northern Michigan University’s Native
American Student Association Powwow.
This annual event is held early spring and
is a gathering place for communities to
come together to socialize. The 26 th Annual Learning To Walk Together Powwow
was held at the Marquette National Guard
Armory.
The event was well attended with five
drums providing drumming and songs.
Ice Wolf served as Host Drum with four
invited drums joining them: Morning
Thunder, Four Thunders, Sturgeon Bay,
and Wigwam Express. Joe Awonohopay
served as emcee and George Gauthier
served as Arena Director. Grand Entry
was held at 12 noon and 6 p.m. with a
grand feast held during break, 4 p.m.
The event is organized by NMU Native
American Student Association and made
possible through a number of donations,
one being the Keweenaw Bay Indian
Community.
~ by Lauri Denomie, Newsletter Editor.

Newly built 2012 1280 sq. foot home,
three bedroom, two bath, beautiful setting in quiet neighborhood. KBIC leased
land. For more information call (906)
353-6603.
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KBIC AIS Program Activities to Intensify in 2019
EDRR: KBIC AIS and Fisheries Staff have partnered
since 2016 with the USFWS to conduct an Early Detection
Rapid Response (EDRR) effort, monitoring for potential presence of newly introduced invasive/rare species of adult/
juvenile fishes in the western and central Lake Superior region.
Through the years, various gears and techniques have
been utilized and modified, following guidance of the USFWS
document Implementation Plan for the Early Detection of Non
-native Fishes and Benthic Macroinvertebrates. Gear comparisons show that multiple sampling gear utilization characterizes a complex aquatic system more fully (versus what a
single gear can accomplish, for example). The main gear
uses currently include graded small mesh gillnets, shore parallel mini-fyke net arrays, strategic trawling, and electrofishing.
EDRR Summary 2016-18: A total of 180 sites were sampled in Keweenaw and Huron Bays by Early Detection for invasive species or rare species, 2016-18.
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A total of 8,773 individual fish caught.
There were 38 observed species in sampling effort.
Seven were non-native species detected; Alewife, Brown
Trout, Rainbow Trout, Eurasian Ruffe, Three Spine Stickleback, Splake and Rainbow Smelt.
We continue to interpret all results of the study and what
the implications are as we plan for the 2019 field season.
The USFWS three-year commitment to this research has
been achieved, and in 2019, KBIC will become the lead
Agency conducting EDRR work in Keweenaw and Huron
Bays, the Portage Waterway, and the Marquette Harbors Regions.

Control funding source agreements, target systems for 2019
include the Silver River (Baraga County), the Misery River
(Houghton County), and the Firesteel River (Ontonagon
County). There is also some discussion pertaining to performance of exploratory Sea Lamprey surveying in the East
and West Sleeping Rivers, which meander through portions
of KBIC Ontonagon Reservation Lands.
In addition to adult Sea Lamprey assessment efforts, KBIC
AIS and Fisheries Staff will assist USFWS in conducting larval
Sea Lamprey control efforts on select streams. Careful and
calculated larval lamprey treatments will occur in several area
rivers that are documented to be infested with lamprey at
early life history stages. A selective chemical (lampricide) is
typically applied in areas of infestation, and this method of
control continues to be the most effective way to reduce
population numbers. A tentative area treatment schedule in
included for 2019 efforts.
Please feel free to contact KBIC-NRD with questions or
concerns.
Written by Gene Mensch and Karen Andersen
KBIC-NRD, 14359 Peqauming Rd, L’Anse MI 49946
(906) 524-5757 ext. 12

USFWS Staff while working with KBIC-NRD to perform EDRR work in Keweenaw Bay, Lake Superior.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Title:
Keepseagle Project Coordinator
Department: Planning and Development
Posting Date: April 16, 2019
Closing Date: May 17, 2019
Classification: One Year, Full-time
Salary:
$32,264
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Map of Keweenaw Bay and Huron Bay showing where boat electrofishing
(white), fyke nets (blue), bottom trawls (red), and gillnets (yellow) have
been deployed.

Sea Lamprey Control: The agreed upon and continued
#1 AIS threat, Sea Lamprey are known to inflict more lethal
damage to the Great Lakes Fishery than combined sport and
commercial fishing extractions. In 2019, KBIC AIS and Fisheries Staff will again deploy adult Sea Lamprey trapping devices on select rivers where adult lamprey are known or suspected to spawn. Through various AIS and Sea Lamprey

Performs duties in relation to GLIFWC’S Keepseagle Harvester/
Producer Needs Assessment Project. This project will assess
current food processing capacity (i.e. manoomin, maple syrup, wild
rice, wild game, fish, berries, etc.), identify barriers to expanding
processing capacity within reservation communities, statistically
analyze survey information and prepare a written report. In addition, the Coordinator will establish and enforce contracts that will
provide processing equipment to designated tribal members/entities
in return for finishing manoomin to be distributed as per GLIFWC
policies established by the Board of Commissioners. The Coordinator will also: 1) work with small business to manufacture thrashing machines and provide community workshops on proper equipment operation; 2) food safety regulations; 3) packaging and labeling; and 4) marketing and sale of manoomin products.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must possess: B.A. in Business Administration or A.A.
Degree and five years of work experience relevant in grant implementation, management, and reporting. In addition, applicants are
required to demonstrate: 1) knowledge and work experience in wild
rice processing, packaging, and marketing; 2) demonstrated project
management abilities and strong oral and written communication
skills; and 3) demonstrate technological proficiency with computer
skills including work processing, spreadsheets, Acrobat Pro, and
Outlook.
Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license, be insurable by
GLIFWC, be able to obtain a U.S. Passport for travel to Canada,
and be willing to travel throughout Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota area.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Adult Sea Lamprey Riverine Fyke Net, deployed to capture upstream
migrating and spawning phase Sea Lamprey as they ascend rivers, build
nests, spawn, and eventually die. The goal is to estimate total numbers
of adults in target survey rivers, so total lamprey egg production potential
can also be estimated, river to river.
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Submit a completed GLIFWC application for employment (available
at www.glifwc.org), letter of interest, resume, and three references
to: Zoongee Leith-Mayotte, Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife
Commission, (715) 682-6619, ext. 2138, zleith@glifwc.org.

Your Money Your Goals Training
to be held in Houghton
This workshop is for professionals working with low income families.
It is a free workshop.
Do you ever hear your clients say... Their paychecks are doing the disappearing
act? Or they are feeling underwater and overwhelmed? The fact of the matter is
that despite your income, expenses, education, or employment; everyone deserves
to feel secure in their financial competency. There is an alternative to help your clients make their money work for them. With the Your Money Your Goals training
program you can help your clients (and you!) gain financial empowerment and set
themselves up for future economic stability.
The Toolkit was developed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
(CFPB) and will be offered by Michigan State University Extension as a train the
trainer session. The program is intended to orient individuals who work in the social services area with an overview of the toolkit and leave you with the knowledge
and ability to share this resource with clients in your communities. Topics include
financial empowerment, the emotional side of managing your money, making smart
money decisions, establishing emergency funds, paying bills, monthly budget management (including incorporating income supports in a budget), credit/ debt, and
preventing scams. The best part about this program — its free! How’s that for a
financially sound decision?
The Houghton training workshop will be May 8, 2019. To register, visit https://
events.anr.msu.edu/YMYGHancock2019/.
Please direct questions to Beth
Waitrovich at waitrovi@anr.msu.edu or (906) 302-3253.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ON
INDIAN RESERVATIONS (FDPIR)
FY 2018 NET MONTHLY INCOME STANDARDS*
(Effective Oct. 1, 2018 to Sept. 30, 2019)
*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

The Michigan Indian Elders Association (MIEA) is pleased to announce that it will make
available (3) $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 or 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, 2019. (PLEASE NOTE, incomplete or late applications
will not be considered).
An application form can be downloaded by visiting http://michiganindianelders.org/
students.php on the web. The application can also be obtained from the Tribal Education
Department of each of the constituent Tribes/Bands (includes Keweenaw Bay Indian Community).

SNAP Net
Monthly
Income
Standard

SNAP
Standard Deduction

1

$1,005

+

$160

=

$1,165

2

$1,354

+

$160

=

$1,514

3

$1,702

+

$160

=

$1,862

4

$2,050

+

$170

=

$2,220

5

$2,399

+

$199

=

$2,598

6

$2,747

+

$228

=

$2,975

7

$3,095

+

$228

=

$3,323

8

$3,444

+

$228

=

$3,672

FDPIR Net
Monthly Income Standard

Each additional member

+ $349

Alaska:

Use this
amount

Household
Size

MICHIGAN INDIAN ELDERS ASSOCIATION 2019
SCHOLARSHIP NOTICE

Use this
amount

SNAP Net
Monthly
Income
Standard

SNAP
Standard Deduction

1

$1,255

+

$273

=

$1,528

2

$1,691

+

$273

=

$1,964

3

$2,127

+

$273

=

$2,400

4

$2,563

+

$273

=

$2,836

5

$2,999

+

$273

=

$3,272

6

$3,435

+

$285

=

$3,720

7

$3,870

+

$285

=

$4,155

8

$4,306

+

$285

=

$4,591

Each additional member

FDPIR Net
Monthly Income Standard

+ $436

May 2019 Calendar:
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May 3 — Constitution Committee
Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Tribal Center;
May 27 — Gov’t Offices Closed, Memorial Day.
~ submitted by newsletter editor

Remember to help our “Aki” by cleaning the
debris by your street/road side, your yards,
and don’t forget the cemeteries.
Be watching for the Tribe’s annual spring
clean/pickup dates. The dates were not
available at time
of print but will be
mid-May.

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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.
Adam Dakota, case #19-023, §5.15, OUIL – 1st offense
Sentencing on 03/18/2019, #19-023, §5.15:

1. Fine $500.00.
2. Forty-five days jail, credit for one-day jail served, 44 days jail suspended pending successful completion of all aspects of probation.
Defendant is financially responsible for the cost of lodging and any
expenses incurred while incarcerated.
3. Defendant shall obtain a substance abuse screening and follow all
recommendations until successfully discharged.
4. Three to six months standard alcohol and drug restricted probation with a $10.00 monthly fee. Defendant shall be financially responsible for the costs of drug and PBT testing, if any.
5. Defendant shall report at least one time per month to the Probation Department.
Dennis Miller, case #19-020, §3.1117, Receiving or concealing
stolen property – 1st offense
Sentencing on 03/27/2019, #19-020, §3.1117:

1. Fine $300.00.
2. One-hundred-eighty (180) days jail, credit for 47 days jail served,
133 days jail shall be served. Defendant is financially responsible
for the cost of lodging and any expenses incurred while incarcerated.
3. Defendant shall be financially responsible for the costs of drug
and PBT testing, if any.
4. Defendant shall be placed on payment probation when released
from jail.
Bryton Loonsfoot, case #18-107, §3.202, Assault and battery –
1st offense
Sentencing on 03/27/2019, #18-107, §3.202:

1. Fine $500.00.
2. Ninety (90) days jail, 20 days jail shall be served, 70 days jail suspended pending successful completion of all aspects of probation.
Defendant is financially responsible for the cost of lodging and any
expenses incurred while incarcerated. No good time.
3. Defendant shall obtain an anger management screening and follow the recommendations of the screening until successfully discharged.
4. Defendant shall obtain a substance abuse screening and follow
the recommendations of the screening until successfully discharged.
5. Defendant shall provide proof of his efforts to obtain a GED and
employment to the probation department.
6. Defendant shall write a plan: How do I get a job? How can I complete my GED? Document shall be completed within 30-days and
given to the probation department.
7. Six to twelve months standard alcohol and drug restricted probation with a $10.00 monthly fee. Defendant shall be financially responsible for the costs of drug and PBT testing, if any.
David Paquin, case #19-037, §8.901, Contempt – 1st offense
Sentencing on 04/01/2019, #19-037, §8.901:

1. One-hundred-eighty (180) days jail, credit for four days served,
176 days jail shall be placed into a remedial order. Defendant
shall be financially responsible for the cost of lodging and any expenses incurred while incarcerated. The remedial order shall be
enforced as follows:
A. First violation – the Defendant shall serve 29 days jail or be
released when the non-refundable bond amount indicated on
the warrant is paid.
B. Second violation – the Defendant shall serve 29 days jail or be
released when the non-refundable bond amount indicated on
the warrant is paid.
C. Third violation – the Defendant shall serve 29 days jail or be
released when the non-refundable bond amount indicated on
the warrant is paid.
D. Fourth violation – the Defendant shall serve 29 days jail or be
released when the non-refundable bond amount indicated on
the warrant is paid.
E. Fifth violation – the Defendant shall serve 29 days jail or be
released when the non-refundable bond amount indicated on
the warrant is paid.
F. Sixth violation – the Defendant shall serve 29 days jail or be
released when the non-refundable bond amount indicated on
the warrant is paid.
G. After the sixth violation, the Court shall assess time served
and impose the remaining days to be served for max contempt.
Logan Bowman, case #19-035, §3.1308, Disobedience of a lawful court order – 1st offense
Sentencing on 04/08/2019, #19-035, §3.1308:
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1. Fine $100.00.
2. Thirty (30) days jail, credit for two days jail served, 28 days jail
suspended pending successful completion of all aspects of probation. Defendant is financially responsible for the cost of lodging
and any expenses incurred while incarcerated.
3. Defendant shall obtain a substance abuse screening and follow
the recommendations of the screening until successfully discharged.
4. Three to six months standard alcohol and drug restricted probation with a $10.00 monthly fee. Defendant shall be financially responsible for the costs of drug and PBT testing, if any.
5. Defendant shall report at least one time per month to the Probation Department.
Jodie Chosa, case #18-135, §3.1706, Controlled substance
(marijuana) – 1st offense
Sentencing on 04/01/2019, #18-135, §3.1706:

1. Fine $100.00.
2. Defendant shall be financially responsible for cost of lodging and
any expenses incurred while incarcerated, if any.
3. One to three months standard alcohol and drug restricted probation with a $10 monthly oversight fee. Defendant shall be financially responsible for the drug and alcohol testing, if any.
4. Defendant shall obtain a substance abuse screening within 30days and shall follow the recommendations of the screening until
successfully discharged.
Luann Jossens, case #18-149, §3.1706, Controlled substance
(methamphetamine) – 1st offense
Sentencing on 04/15/2019, #18-149, §3.1706:

1. Fine $500.00.
2. One-hundred-eighty (180) days jail, 180 days jail suspended
pending successful completion of all aspects of probation. Defendant is financially responsible for the cost of lodging and any expenses incurred while incarcerated.
3. Defendant shall pay restitution, which shall be determined by
Ojibwa Housing Authority.
4. Defendant shall obtain a substance abuse screening and follow
the recommendations of the screening until successfully discharged.
5. Twelve to eighteen months standard alcohol and drug restricted
probation with a $10.00 monthly fee. Defendant shall be financially responsible for the costs of drug and PBT testing, if any.
6. Defendant shall comply with all aspects of her Tribal Social Services’ Plan and sign appropriate releases for the Court to monitor
compliance.
7. Defendant shall update the probation department with any
changes in address and phone number.
Luann Jossens, case #18-152, §3.1409, Contributing to neglect
or delinquency of a minor – 1st offense
Sentencing on 04/15/2019, #18-152, §3.1409:

1. Defendant shall complete parenting classes.
2. One-hundred-eighty (180) days jail, 180 days jail suspended
pending successful completion of all aspects of probation. Defendant is financially responsible for the cost of lodging and any expenses incurred while incarcerated.
3. Defendant shall complete 120 hours of community service.
4. Defendant shall obtain a substance abuse screening and follow
the recommendations of the screening until successfully discharged.
5. Twelve to eighteen months standard alcohol and drug restricted
probation with a $10.00 monthly fee. Defendant shall be financially responsible for the costs of drug and PBT testing, if any.
6. Defendant shall comply with all aspects of her Tribal Social Services’ Plan and sign appropriate releases for the Court to monitor
compliance.
7. Defendant shall update the probation department with any
changes in address and phone number.

UPDATES BY SOUMIT PENDHARKAR, KBIC HEALTH SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
We had a strong March 2019! I would like to offer the following updates:

is funded through the Tribal Opioid Response Grant. Additional clinic dates are as follows:

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With John Lassila coming on board as our new pharmacist, we are now expanding our pharmacy hours to
include Saturday hours starting May 11, 2019. The
pharmacy will operate from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Please call the pharmacy (906-353-4555) in advance two to three days if you are planning to pick up a
refill on Saturday. Also, if you are an active patient and
you go to walk-in on Saturday, your script can be filled at
the pharmacy.

Our hours of service are as follows:
SERVICE

HOURS/NOTES

Medical Clinic

7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday.

Pharmacy

8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday, with the last prescription preferably at 6:00 p.m.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, starting
May 11, 2019.
Please note the Pharmacy is now
open Tuesday mornings 8 a.m. to
10:00 a.m. They were previously
closed due to staff carrying out bubble pack activity.

Lab Service

Starts at 7:00 a.m. Monday through Friday, available until 6:00 p.m.

WIC

Adding hours to Wednesday, 7:30 a.m.
to 6:00 p.m.; closes on Fridays at 2:30
p.m.; other days as normal.

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We are working to implement Medication Therapy
Management (MTM) services in the pharmacy. MTM
services are face-to-face consultations provided by pharmacists to optimize drug therapy and improve outcomes
for patients. Patients are eligible for MTM services if they
are taking a medication to treat or prevent one or more
chronic conditions. MTM services include:
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Monitoring and evaluating a patient’s response to drug
therapy, including safety and effectiveness.
Performing a comprehensive medication review to
identify, resolve, and prevent medication-related problems, including adverse drug events.
Documenting the care delivered by the pharmacist and
communicating essential information to the primary
care provider.
Referring the patient to the primary care provider if
necessary.
Providing education and training designed to enhance
patient understanding and appropriate use of medications.
Providing information, support services, resources to
enhance adherence with the patient’s drug therapy
regimens.
Providing an updated personal medication record and
medication action plan for the patient.
Coordinating and integrating MTM services within the
broader health care services being provided to the patient.

April 26th
May 10th and 24th
June 7th and 21st
July 12th and 26th
August 16th and 23rd
September 6th and 20th
If you are interested in scheduling an appointment,
please call (906) 353-4521.

As always, please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly
if you have questions at (906) 353-4553. I enjoy learning
from your perspective and particularly value listening to concerns directly. I also wish to thank the staff at the KBIC
Health System. Their contributions continue to assure our
success.

Baraga County Communities That Care
Starting in January of 2019, the Baraga County Communities that Care (CTC) is proud to introduce the community to
The SHOW! It is a new outreach campaign intended to encourage the people of Baraga County to not only recognize
the impact that each and every person can make in their
neighborhood, but to step up and make a difference. Any and
all talents, gifts, or resources can be utilized through the CTC.
All you have to do is SHOW IT! Are you an excellent thankyou note writer? SHOW IT! Do you enjoy interacting with the
people of your community? SHOW IT! Do you have a desire
to make a difference in someone else’s life? SHOW IT! It is
that simple.
Want to see change in your community? It’s all about “The
Show”!
SHOW up to volunteer!
SHOW how to get involved and be a part of the solution!
SHOW others how to do something new!
SHOW that you care!
SHOW your community the best version of yourself!
SHOW us what you’re made of!
The ultimate goal of the CTC is to create a safer, more desirable community that will continue to support the healthy development of its youth now and into the future. This is a task
that not only requires a great deal of time and patience, but
the support of a community to achieve. That starts with you.
Will you SHOW your pride? Will you SHOW your talents?
Will you SHOW up to volunteer?
Community change is just a SHOW away! If you are interested in learning more about The SHOW, the Baraga County
CTC, or how to join, please contact CTC Coordinator, Carrie
Rich, at 906-201-4024 or at baragacountyctc@gmail.com.
Thank you, and we hope to see you soon!

We will announce more details once we are further in
the program planning process. I would anticipate a
start in July 2019.
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The Telepsychiatry Clinic is continuing strong, with
nearly 97.37% of patients reporting they would recommend telephychiatry to another person. Please note,
telepsychiatry services include psychiatry, psychology,
and psychometric testing. Patients are scheduled either
via a referral from one of the KBIC Health System providers or by calling (906) 353-4521.

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The New Traditional Medicine Clinic launched March
8th. The early results continue to be favorable with 100%
of patients reporting they would recommend the Traditional Medicine Consultant to another person. This clinic

To be added to the mailing list or to correct
your mailing address, contact the enrollment
office at (906) 353-6623 ext. 4113.
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Please come to the Keweenaw Bay
Ojibwa Community College to see
an exciting display located in the
college library April 26 – June 6,
2019.
The NativeVoices: Native Peoples'
Concepts of Health and Illness exhibit is a traveling display with six
large and informative panels. This
impressive exhibit spans thirty feet
and stands about six feet tall. The
exhibit is equipped with ipads for
informative narration. This is loaned
to KBOCC Library courtesy of the
American Library Association and the National Library of Medicine.
The exhibit is open from Monday - Thursday 10:00 AM TO 4:00 PM
with extended hours due to a related upcoming events.
EXCITING PROGRAMS TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!
For more information contact Joe at (906) 524-8206.

ATTENTION:
Members of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
Voter Registration for the Referendum Election will close on May
2, 2019.
All Voters must be registered by this deadline. There will be no
exceptions.
Please contact the Enrollment/Licensing Office at the Tribal Center
if you:
1.Have or will be turning 18 years old prior to June 1, 2019.
2.Moved to the Reservation in the past year.
3.Changed your address and/or voting district in which you reside.
4.Moved out of KBIC Housing.
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer or Diana at
(906) 353-4111 or 353-4113.

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community wishes our Ojibwa Seniors who are 80-years and older in this month a very Happy
Birthday!
Veronica M. Adams
Diane DeCota
JoAnn M. Ghiardi
Jacqueline A. Klinger

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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Helen A. Minton
Dorothy R. Romeo
Leona Rowland
Nancy L. Schreiber
Richard V. Tody

Please let our Enrollment Office
know if someone was missed or
information is incorrect by call
(906) 353-6623, ext. 4111. ~ Miigwech.
"We’ll take the cake with the big red cherry on top!”
~ Navjot Singh Sidhu

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Akeweenaw_bay%3Aa4edc1133ee18e1f. Public record. Not legal advice.
