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WIIKWEDONG

DAZHI-OJIBWE

The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwe

Manoominike Giizis – Rice Making Moon - September 2018

40th Annual Keweenaw Bay Maawanji’iding Held

Issue 170

Tribal Council Members:

Warren C. Swartz, Jr., President

Jennifer Misegan, Vice-President

Susan J. LaFernier, Secretary

Toni J. Minton, Asst. Secretary

Doreen G. Blaker, Treasurer

Robert R.D. Curtis, Jr.

Frederick Dakota

Randall R. Haataja

Michael F. LaFernier, Sr.

Gary F. Loonsfoot, Jr.

Rodney Loonsfoot

Elizabeth D. Mayo

SPECIAL POINTS

OF INTEREST

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

US Navy Seebee BU 2 Richard Alexander who was home on leave assisted the Wiikwedong

Ogichidaa Society and proudly carried the KBIC Eagle Staff for Friday evening’s, July 27, 2018,

Keweenaw Bay Maawanji’iding Grand Entry.

This year Keweenaw Bay Indian Community held its 40th Annual Maawanji’iding on July

26-29, 2018. The event was held at the

Ojibwa Powwow Campgrounds in Baraga,

Michigan, where participants and spectators

enjoyed the songs and danced with 16 registered drums. There were 616 registered

dancers who participated in exhibitions, intertribals, and an array of specials events.

Events commenced on Thursday morning

at 6:00 a.m. with a Sunrise Ceremony and

Lighting of the Fire, followed with a traditional

teaching by facilitator Karlene Chosa and

again Friday morning. A Ground Blessing and

Feast was held on Thursday at 12:00. Wiikwedong Ogichidaa (KBIC Honor Guard) presented the colors and led dancers into the

arena for all the Grand Entries held Friday at 7

p.m., Saturday at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m. John Teller, Jr. honored KBIC

as their Head Veteran Dancer, Ronnie Preston as Head Male Dancer, Jamie Awonohopay as Head Female Dancer, Devin Connor

as Head Male Youth Dancer; and Starr

Dunleavy as Head Female Youth Dancer.

Bob Blackdeer and George Gauthier served

as Arena Directors. Smokeytown was Host

Drum, Young Kingbird was Co-host Drum, and

the two invited drums were Woodland Singers

and Four Thunders. Pete Gahbow and Mike

Sullivan did an outstanding job keeping everyone informed about the events.

Friday evening brought a new Miss Keweenaw Bay and Junior Miss Keweenaw Bay

to our Community.

Alana Schofield was

crowned as the 2018 Miss Keweenaw Bay

and Dalanna Connor was crowned as the

2018 Miss Junior Keweenaw Bay.

Saturday’s events began with fry bread

competitions. Alisha Sellers took 1st place in

the adult division, and Alice Curtis took 1st

place in the youth division. This year the Powwow Committee honored Barbara Jean Swartz

and Eugene “Cowboy” Loonsfoot as their Honored Elders, and an Honored Elders’ Song

was held after Grand Entry on Saturday afternoon (see separate article). A grand feast was

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August 4,

Meeting

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40th Annual Keweenaw Bay

Maawanji’iding Held

U.S. Dept. of Interior, BIA,

Certifies Secretarial Election

at KBIC

KBIC Holds Gov’t Employee

Picnic and Recognitions

Ojibwa Elders’ Birthdays

New Employees, Who’s Who

Criminal Report

Deepest Sympathy

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2018

Council

Continues page nine.

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Head dancers with newly crowned KBIC Royalty, left to right: John Teller, Jr., Head

Veteran Dancer; Alana Schofield, Miss Keweenaw Bay; Starr Dunleavy, Head Female

Youth Dancer; Devin Connor, Head Male Youth Dancer; Dalanna Connor, Junior Miss

Keweenaw Bay; Jamie Awonohopay, Head Female Dancer; and Ronnie Preston, Head

Male Dancer.

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF INDIAN

AFFAIRS CERTIFIES SECRETARIAL (MAIL-OUT) ELECTION

In a letter dated August 10, 2018, to Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Tribal President Warren “Chris” Swartz, Jr., Timothy LaPointe, Regional Director (Midwest), stated, “We received the results

of the Secretarial election held on July 17, 2018, by the qualified voters of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (Community). The

election was called in accordance with an order issued on April 27,

2018, by my office, authorizing the qualified voters of the Community

to vote on the adoption or rejection of one proposed amendment.

By memorandum of July 25, 2018, the Chairman of the Secretarial Election Board transmitted the documents pertaining to the Secretarial election to this office pursuant to 25 C.F.R. § 81.44. Our review of the election material, including the official mailout ballot

shows that the official ballot mailed to registered voters did not contain the required text nor the signature of the Chairman of the Secretarial Election Board (25 C.F.R. § 81.34). The regulations at 25

C.F.R. §81.45 only allow me to take action to call for a new Secretarial election if a challenge was filed alleging errors, and I may only

disapprove the election results if the proposed language is contrary

to Federal law.

According to the record, the election results were posted on July

17, 2018, and no challenges were filed. As evidenced by the Certificate of Results of Election, proposed Amendment ‘A’ was adopted

by a vote of 101 for; 82 against; 0 cast ballots found separated or

spoiled in an election in which 274 members entitled to vote, cast

their ballots. Therefore, by the authority delegated to me, as Regional Director, by 3 IAM 4, I hereby approve proposed Amendment

‘A’ which is designated as ‘Amendment Number IV’ to the Constitution and By-Laws of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community to become effective on this date. This decision is final for the Department.”

AMENDMENT IV TO THE CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF

THE KEWEENAW BY INDIAN COMMUNITY

Further discussion occurred in regards to the Powwow.

Council moved into closed session with Gary Loonsfoot, Jr. on

the agenda in regards to youth summer camp chaperones (Camp

Nesbit) prior to adjournment.

~ Submitted by Lauri Denomie, Newsletter Editor

Vice President’s Report For The Month Of July 2018

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The Constitution shall be amended by adding a new Article IX—

Judicial Branch, Article IX—Judicial Branch, shall read as follows:

ARTICLE IX—JUDICIAL BRANCH Article IX-Judicial Branch is

available at www.kbic-nsn.gov (see Departments, Court).

AUGUST 4, 2018 TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING

The Regular Monthly Tribal Council Meeting was held on Saturday, August 4, 2018, at the Big Bucks Bingo Hall in Baraga, Michigan. President Warren Swartz, Jr., presided over the meeting with

Jennifer Misegan, Susan J. LaFernier, Toni Minton, Doreen Blaker,

Robert R.D. Curtis, Jr., Randall Haataja, Michael F. LaFernier, Sr.,

Gary F. Loonsfoot, Jr., and Rodney Loonsfoot present. Fred Dakota

and Elizabeth D. Mayo were not present.

President Swartz shared numerous Thank You and For Your Information items addressed to Council.

Vice President Jennifer Misegan gave the Vice President’s Report

(page two), and Secretary Susan J. LaFernier gave the Secretary’s

Report (page three). Council approved the Department Head Reports for May and June 2018.

Under new business: Danielle Webb, Tribal Attorney; and Don

Messer, Jr., Baraga Casino Manager, presented a Tier III Services

Agreement for RC Mechanical, Inc. (Pressbox air conditioning).

Motion by Susan J. LaFernier to approve the RC Mechanical,

Inc. Tier III agreement, supported by Michael F. LaFernier, Sr.

Eight supported (Misegan, S. LaFernier, Minton, Blaker, Curtis, Haataja, M. LaFernier, G. Loonsfoot), 0 opposed, one abstained (R. Loonsfoot), two absent (Dakota, Mayo), motion

carried.

Treasurer Doreen Blaker presented the August 2018 donation

requests. Motion by Rodney Loonsfoot to approve August

2018 donations as: $25.00 to the L’Anse Ladies Golf League,

$250.00 for World War II Veterans Committee; $250.00 for the

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society; $1,000.00 Baraga County

Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk Committee; $380.00 and

an overnight casino stay for Baraga County Community Foundation’s Annual Tony Selkey Memorial Golf Scramble; $500.00

for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; and $2,000.00 to

Michigan Technological University 2018 Parade of Nations for

a total of $4,405.00, supported by Gary Loonsfoot, Jr. Eight

supported (S. LaFernier, Minton, Blaker, Curtis, Haataja, M.

LaFernier, G. Loonsfoot), one opposed (Misegan), 0 abstained,

two absent (Dakota, Mayo), motion carried. Jennifer Misegan

stated her opposition, “I am in favor of those listed in the motion;

however, I believe we should be reimbursing those who asked for

reimbursement for the police graduation.”

Lauri Denomie, Tribal Member from the audience, requested to

speak on the confusion of this year’s Powwow Honorarium payouts. Tiny tots were paid-out so late that some had left on Friday

evening around 10:00 p.m. and their exhibition had not even taken

place as of yet. The next day when requesting their honorarium

from Friday evening’s grand entry, they were told “No.” The Powwow Committee evidently changed their system this year, and the

Powwow Director and Powwow Committee members said, “It was

advertised.” Discussion occurred where others indicated it was not

made very clear, and the tiny tots need to be paid out much earlier.

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I attended a work group formed to develop a grant application

from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration or SAMHSA to fund the Tribal Opioid Response. The

work group includes several medical providers from our clinic,

the new Health Director, the CEO, Grant Writer, Substances

Abuse programs, Police Department, Drug Court, and Social

Services. The grant is to develop a medically assisted treatment program, and I believe the focus will be pregnant mothers.

The Health Director will be leading the group. The application

is due August 20.

I participated in our first construction meeting with Gundlach

Champion for our casino projects. Several issues were discussed, including: BIA Roads approvals, SHPO required archeological study, the status of all necessary permits, Chocolay

Township, and the water tank. We also discussed the water

main break in Baraga, and the settlement that has been

reached regarding the lost revenue and the cost of the repairs.

A Job Fair will be held on August 8 at the Marquette property.

They are looking for laborers, carpenters, plumbers, ironworkers, operators, and electricians. If you know of someone looking for work, please send them there between 10 am – 1 pm

and 3 pm – 7 pm.

The KBIC Tobacco Company held a Board meeting on July 24.

Items on the agenda included: Issues related to paperwork

processing of cigarette orders, the operating budget and annual

plan, a schedule for financial reports, development of additional

bonded facilities, a process for damaged products, the hiring of

a Warehouse Supervisor, and the gifting of the stamping machine back to the Tribe. We have been receiving a few complaints regarding damaged products and are encouraging everyone to return those products back to the store where they

were purchased in the pack and packaging materials in which

they came. We can tell where and when they were made from

the pack. Their product will be replaced.

I attended the annual Pauline Knapp-Spruce Memorial Water

Walk to raise awareness for our water. It was an absolute

beautiful day and a beautiful ceremony, and it was attended by

many beautiful people. Chi Miigwech to those who organized it

and assisted with it, especially Terri Denomie and Kathleen

Smith. Each year I get to spend a little more time than the year

before; hopefully, someday I will have the honor of finishing it.

I had the honor of sharing our Powwow with Congressman Jack

Bergman and his Communication Director, James Hogge.

They both loved it. The Veterans were kind enough to include

the Congressman, and he participated in the grand entry by

carrying the American flag. He complimented many on the

beauty and craftsmanship of their regalia. Neither Congressman or Director Hogge had ever been to a Powwow before. I

had many opportunities to speak to him and James about several issues concerning our Tribe: Line 5, the lack of detox facilities in the UP, jurisdictional issues, the Farm Bill, the drug epidemic, and children in foster care. I specifically spoke to him

about the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act

and the additional items which have been included in it that we

fully support. I told him that as he danced in the arena and

looked out at our beautiful women and girls, he should see why

we strongly desire to protect them. I said it was his duty to as

well and urged him to help us anyway he could to do it. He also

met many members and had great conversations with them as

well.

I attended the annual US Attorney meeting on August 1 along

with several staff and Council members. This meeting is an

opportunity to meet agents from the BIA, FBI, DEA, Homeland

Security, IRS, as well as the Interim Assistant US Attorney and

his staff. Sean Lewis who has recently been appointed to the

position of Tribal Liaison was also there. We spoke at length

about the federal government’s position on marijuana and how

Tribes are treated very unfairly compared to states. We asked

for any financial assistance that could be given to assist us in

dealing with the drug epidemic on our reservation. Information

was given on trainings available to our departments, and we

asked for a specific education session for our Community. One

is being planned for the week of September 3. It will deal with

the signs and symptoms of drug abuse, what to do when you

suspect abuse, and what resources are available to help that

individual. We also asked for help with the US Highway 41

speed limit issue. I’m not sure that the Tribal Liaison clearly

understands the jurisdiction on our reservation and will be providing him with a copy of the Bell Decision.

Respectfully Submitted,

Jennifer Misegan

Tribal Council Secretary’s Report for the Months of July 2018

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.

The results of the Secretarial Election held on July 17, 2018,

which was entirely by mail out ballot, is as follows: The proposed

Amendment A, to add Article IX, Judicial Branch to the KBIC’s

Tribal Constitution was duly adopted by a vote of 101 For and 82

Against. Zero cast ballots were found spoiled in which at least 30

percent of the 274 registered voters cast their ballots in accordance with Section 16 of the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18,

1934, as amended.

Have a happy summer!

Mino-Bimaadizin “Live Well”

Respectfully, Susan J. LaFernier

During July, the Tribal Council held one Regular Council meeting on Saturday, July 14, 2018, three Special Council meetings on

July 12, 19, and 25, 2018, which was a Finance meeting. Following are the unapproved minutes. 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.

July 12, 2018 Special Council Meeting (unapproved):

 Results of the June 28, 2018, Tribal Council Poll to authorize

the President to sign the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)

documents for the casino projects prior to final approval of financing was approved: 6 For/4 Opposed/1 No Response.

 Approved the April 26, April 30, and May 10, 2018 Tribal Council Meeting Minutes.

 Approved the renewal fireworks permit to Pete Morin “Morin

Fireworks” and a residential waiver for one year.

 Approved the renewal business license to Angela Kelly “Sweet

Grass Spa (Salon)” for one year.

 Approved the renewal business license to Jody and Stacey

Davis “Davis Gun Works (Gunsmith)” for one year.

 Approved the renewal business license to Sue Ellen and Brian

Elmblad “Back Road Organic Supply (Indoor/Outdoor Garden

Supplies and Retail)” for one year.

 Approved the Memorandum of Understanding with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 to implement the Safe

Drinking Water Act’s public water system supervision program

requirements that pertain to the construction and operation of

KBIC’s new Chocolay Public Water System.

 Approved the Master Agreement with LifeWorks US Inc. for the

employee assistance program for one year for $19,770.00.

 Approved a grant agreement with NEO Philanthropy for

$10,000.00 to complete the Sand Point Lighthouse exterior

roofing work and preserving the light tower which was first lit in

1878.

 Approved the I.H.S. Sanitation Deficiency System (SDS) Priority List as presented.

 Approved the HUD Indian Housing Plan for 2019.

 Approved the changes to the KBIC Housing Department’s

“Admission and Occupancy” Policy: “to qualified individuals on

a yearly (change back to monthly) lease and added the definition of “essential”.

 Approved $500.00 travel donations to Alden Connor, Jr. and

Angela Loonsfoot to attend their son’s police academy graduation in Artesia, New Mexico.

 Approved a budget modification to add $5,000.00 Tribal support for the BIA CTGP Tribal Court budget for additional consultant funds.

July 14, 2018 Regular Council Meeting (unapproved):

 Approved the Tribal Council President’s June 2018 Report

(Warren C. Swartz, Jr.).

 Approved the Tribal Council Vice President’s June 2018 Report

(Jennifer Misegan).

 Approved the Tribal Council Secretary’s June 2018 Report

(Susan J. LaFernier).

 Approved the CEO’S June 2018 Report (Larry J. Denomie, III).

 Approved the May 17, 2018 Tribal Council Meeting Minutes.

 Approved Cultural Day as a holiday on the Friday of the annual

KBIC Powwow.

 Approved Resolution KB 027-2018 Sandra J. Swartz added

Robin E. Roe to her residential lease.

 Approved the bid from Arbre Croche for the Phase I Archaeological Survey of the Ojibwa Casino Expansion/Improvements

at Chocolay Township for $18,810.40 to be completed by July

31, 2018.

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Approved the July 2018 Donations: $500.00 to the Salvation

Army for basic school supplies in Ishpeming; $1,500.00 for the

Taco Sale fundraiser/benefit for Toni Minton; and $1,000.00 for

the Congressman Jack Bergman campaign reception.

 Approved $500.00 to Corey Pietila to attend D. Chaudier’s police academy graduation in Artesia, New Mexico.

 Approved the renewal business license to Dale Friisvall

“Friisvall Construction” for one year.

 Approved the Employment Agreement Assistant Tribal Attorney

Employment Agreement with Paul Mooney beginning August

13, 2018, for three years.

July 19, 2018 Special Council Meeting (unapproved):

 Approved Jill Hodges for the KBOCC Board of Regents slate.

 Approved the SCA Entertainment, LP Contingent Prize Contract for the PrizePro42 Football Pick’em (Pigskin Payday) for

both casinos.

 Approved the Tier III Services Agreement with Arbre Croche

Cultural Resources to provide a Phase I archaeological survey

of the Ojibwa Casino Expansion/Improvements in Chocolay

Township.

 Approved the Language Instructor Employment Agreement

with George Howard Kimewon as an instructor of the Anishnnaabemowin Language.

 Approved the bid from RC Mechanical, Inc. for a replacement

roof top (conditioning) unit for the Pressbox Sports Bar and

Grill.

 Approved the bid from ABC Supply Company, Inc. for new windows for the KBIC Housing Department Projects 65-2 and 653.

 Approved $31,800.00 to DSA Housing and $1,650.00 for setup

of a 2017 manufactured singlewide series home to replace the

trailer home for the Marina caretaker and to compensate the

caretaker to set the new home up and that the home be certified for the northern climate.

 Approved the back wages request from a reinstated terminated

employee from 6-6/6-22-18 and to develop a policy.

 Approved the Settlement Agreement with the Community Development Corporation (CDC).

July 25, 2018 Finance/Special Council Meeting unapproved):

 Approved a waiver of the Indian Child Protection (ICP) clearance for the Pow-wow temporary golf cart driver job and waive

the drug test for the temporary registration workers and parking

attendant’s jobs.

 Approved an additional $3,000.00 (northern climate walls) to

the DSA Housing estimate for the 2017 manufactured singlewide series home for the Marina caretaker.

 Approved the bid from REDW LLC for on-site training (up to 50

employees) in August on Purchasing, Procurement, Contracting and Implementation of the Federal Uniform Guidance, 2

CRF 200.

 Reviewed and discussed the FY 2019 Budget Timeline for Departments/Council review.

 PowerPoint review with the Chief Financial Officer and CEO

the Ojibwa Casinos Financial Statement Summary ending June

30, 2018; the House Profits since 2006; the Slot Revenue 2005

-2018; the KBIC Revenue Allocation Plan (RAP); and the loan

structures for the proposed Casino Expansion/Improvement

projects.

Respectfully Submitted,

Susan J. LaFernier

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community wishes our Ojibwa Seniors who

are 80-years and older in this month a very Happy Birthday!

“Let us respect gray hairs, especially our own.”

~J.P. Sears

Helen K. Aho

Elizabeth J. Dotts

Duane B. Duschaine

James J. Kavanaugh

Jane A. Nelson

Garet M. Peters

Barbara M. Richards

Walter M. Tody

Please let our Enrollment Office know if someone was missed or

information is incorrect by call (906) 353-6623, ext. 4111.

Miigwech.

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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

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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.

EDUCATION INCENTIVE PROGRAM

AWARDS STUDENTS

The Keweenaw Bay Education Committee offers the Education Incentive Program to local KBIC tribal students. Monetary incentives

are awarded at the end of each of the four marking periods of the

academic year. Students must be enrolled KBIC members, reside

in Baraga, Houghton, Ontonagon, or Marquette counties and must

attend a public or private school. A student’s Honor Roll status is

defined according to the requirements of their school district.

The following 43 students were placed on the Honor Roll for

the fourth marking period of the 2017-18 academic year:

Baraga – Kamerin Awonohopay, Jenna Carlson, Ireland Chosa,

Robert Curtis, Alexxus DeCota, Allison Durant, Dhanya Ekdahl, Joseph Francois, Jr., Richard Geroux, Jr., Hunter Hebert, Rylee Holm,

Jayla Isaacson, William Jondreau, Jr., Kamrin Kahkonen, Keegin

Kahkonen, Nevaeh Loonsfoot, Steven Maki, Jenna Messer, Liliana

Messer, Kylie Michaelson, Leeah Owens, Presley Rasanen, Alana

Schofield, Tyler Shalifoe, Javon Shelifoe, Katie Strong, and Brent

Waranka.

L’Anse – Dysean Allen, Daniel Curtis, Deija Dakota, Rion Fountaine, Robert Genschow III, Tianna Pillsbury, Alicia Stein, Mariana

Teikari, Rachael Velmer, Robert Webb-Grisham, Cassandra Zasadnyj, and Paige Zasadnyj.

Marquette – Neebin Ashbrook-Pietila, Zoe Halamainen, Anna

Lindgren, and Brenden Lindgren.

The following 42 students received awards for achieving Perfect Attendance:

Baraga – Ireland Chosa, Robert Curtis, Sara Dakota, Lealynd

Dunleavy, Noah Evans, Destin Gauthier, Rylee Holm, Steele Jondreau, Keegin Kahkonen, Adrianna Kyllonen, Machai Loonsfoot,

Nevaeh Loonsfoot, Kevin McIntyre, Jr., Jenna Messer, Kylie

Michaelson, Presley Rasanen, Alana Schofield, Logan Shalifoe,

Katie Strong, and Deklin Swartz.

L’Anse – Neldelya Chosa, Tokala Chosa, Daniel Curtis, Deija Dakota, Keira Dakota, Kydan Dean, Kobe Forcia, Rowen Rexford, Willow Rexford, Mason Spruce, Zoey Spruce, Alicia Stein, Matthew

Stein, Prestan Stevens, Robert Webb-Grisham, Rachael Velmer,

and Paige Zasadnyj.

Gwinn – Kaitlyn Shelafoe, Kimber Shelafoe, Destinee Stanton,

and Lacie Stanton.

Negaunee – Brayden Velmer.

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,

16429 Bear Town, Rd.

granted Tribes exclusive right to regulate gaming activity on

Baraga, MI 49908

(906) 353-4222

Indian lands. Even if you or the members of your organization are not tribal members, the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Gaming Commission has the authority to regulate your raffle. It is unlawful to game without a license.

Please contact the KBIC Gaming Commission Office at (906) 353-4222 or

stop by the office located at the Tribal Center for an application and a copy of

the rules and regulations.

Application deadline for submission of ALL Class I Drawings is 30 days

and Class II Raffles is 60 days prior to your event. License Fee will be waived

when the application is received within this timeline.

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2018 Ann Misegan Memorial

Scholarship Recipient Chosen

Grayson Roe has been selected as the recipient of the Tribe’s

2018 Ann Misegan Memorial Scholarship. The Tribal Education

Committee, along with a member of the Health Board, selected Roe

to receive the scholarship.

Grayson is a graduate of L’Anse High School. He is a sophomore at Michigan Technological University majoring in Biological

Sciences – Pre-Med.

Ann Misegan was a long time Tribal Council member whose priority was the health of the Tribal membership. She was adamant

that Tribal members be trained for as many positions as possible

within the Tribe, and also encouraged members to seek further education, specifically in health fields. She was a member of the

Tribe’s Health Board and was the Dental Assistant at the Tribal

clinic for many years. She held an LPN certificate from Northern

Michigan University and worked as a nurse for Baraga County Memorial Hospital before coming to work for the Tribe. This scholarship seeks to reward members who have the same passion for

health care that Ann did.

This scholarship amount is $2,500 twice per year for up to six

years and will be awarded to a new student each fall. Applicants

must meet the following criteria: be an enrolled Tribal member, attend an accredited college/university as a full-time student; pursue a

degree in a Health Care field documented by their college

(preference will be given to students either in a nursing or dental

program); and be a resident of Baraga or Marquette County. Applications for the 2019-20 academic year will be available in May

2019. For more information about this scholarship, please contact

Amy St. Arnold, KBIC Education Director, at 906-353-6623, ext.

4117.

CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!

The Education Department is pleased to announce the following

eighteen KBIC college graduates for the 2017-18 academic year:

Rebecca Gauthier, Ojibwa Community College, Early Childhood

Education, A.S.

Carisa LaFernier, Ojibwa Community College, Anishinaabe Studies, A.A.

Hope Laramore, The University of Phoenix, Business, A.A.

Betsey Leinonen, Ojibwa Community College, Early Childhood

Education, A.S.

Denise Moschetto, Ojibwa Community College, Liberal Studies,

A.A.

Sarah Rantanen, Bay de Noc Community College, Nursing, A.S.

Max Rivas, Ojibwa Community College, Environmental Science,

A.S.

Logan Roe, Gogebic Community College, Physical Therapy, A.A.

Kathleen Smith, Ojibwa Community College, Environmental Science, A.S.

Serene Smith, Ojibwa Community College, Environmental Science,

A.S.

Bryan Welsh, Ojibwa Community College, Aniishinaabe Studies,

A.A.

Mitchell Bolo, Northern Michigan University, Digital Cinema, B.A.

Shantell Ekdahl, Western Michigan University, Health Education:

Community, B.A.

Cheyenne Nutlouis, Michigan State University, Professional Writing, B.A.

Breanna Pearson, Central Michigan University, Biomedical Science, B.S.

Joseph Stolp, Grand Valley State University, History, B.A.

Christine Awonohopay, Central Michigan University, Educational

Technology, M.A.

William Smith, Ferris State University, Criminal Justice Administration, M.S.

Congratulations to the graduates. We are very proud of you and

your accomplishments!

KEWEENAW BAY OJIBWA COMMUNITY

COLLEGE RECEIVES $90,000 GRANT

FOR INDOOZIITAAMIN PROJECT

The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College recently received a

$90,000 grant from the First Nations Development Institute of Longmont,

Colorado. This award will support the efforts of the KBOCC’S Indooziitaamin Project.

This project is titled Indooziitaamin. This translates to “We are preparing,” as this project will prepare the community to revitalize and sustain

Ojibwe language for future generations. The goal of this project is to increase use of Ojibwe language throughout the College and within the

Community. To prepare the Community, KBOCC will provide classroom

teachings, trainings, and engagement events to a variety of age groups.

Indooziitaamin will prepare our young learners for continued language

teachings provided by the KBIC K-12 language program, prepare Migiziinsag teachers and KBOCC Daycare staff to utilize language more frequently, and support the KBOCC mission to promote life-long learning.

Indooziitaamin will support language revitalization efforts within the Community by hosting language and culture events. These events will be family-oriented while promoting language use between Community members

and bringing use of the culture home. This will also promote healthy family well-being.

KBOCC President Lori Ann Sherman states, “The mission of KBOCC is

to provide post-secondary education rich in Ojibwa culture, tradition, and

beliefs that support life-long learning. The Indooziitaamin Project is in direct line with our goals and strategic plan.”

There will be a strong focus on increasing Ojibwe language usage

amongst our youngest population served, the Migiziinsag pre-school program and KBOCC Daycare. Providing focus to this age group will build a

foundation for their lifetime of Ojibwe language use. This will aid in retention of Ojibwe language and increase use within the Keweenaw Bay Indian

Community.

~ submitted by Christine Awonohopay, KBOCC

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.

Christopher Voakes, case #17-027, §3.1210, Fraudulent connection or use of

utility or telecommunication services – 1st offense

Sentencing on 07/25/2018, #17-027, §3.1210:

1. Fine $500.00.

2. Restitution of $85.95 for Public Works Department to be paid with the Tribal

Court.

3. Ninety days jail, credit for one day served, 89 days jail suspended pending the

successful completion of probation. Defendant shall be financially responsible for

the costs of lodging and any expenses incurred while incarcerated.

4. Three to six months standard alcohol and drug restricted probation. Defendant

shall be financially responsible for the costs of drug and PBT testing, if any.

5. Defendant shall obtain a gambling assessment for educational purpose. Whatever they recommend should be followed.

6. While on probation, the Defendant shall not gamble in any casino or be physically

in any casino.

Trevor McPherson, case #18-076, §5.6, Leave scene of accident – duty to report – 1st offense

Sentencing on 08/06/2018, #18-076, §5.6:

1. Fine $100.00.

2. Twenty-six days jail, credit of 26 days. Defendant is financially responsible for the

cost of lodging and any expenses incurred while incarcerated.

3. Defendant shall be responsible for all drug and PBT testing.

4. Defendant shall pay the restitution in the amount of $1,187.96 for vehicle repair

and $235.39 for child car seat replacement to the victim, payable at the Tribal

Court Clerk’s office.

5. Defendant consents to 25% garnishment of Lac Vieux Desert per capita distribution.

Trevor McPherson, case #18-077, §3.1308, Disobedience of a lawful court

order – 1st offense

Sentencing on 08/06/2018, #18-077, §3.1308:

1. Fine $100.00.

2. Forty-five days jail, 45 days suspended. Defendant is financially responsible of

the costs of lodging and any expenses incurred while incarcerated.

3. Defendant shall be responsible for all drug and PBT testing.

4. Defendant shall be banned from all lands of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, for a minimum of a one-year period or thereafter until such time that he successfully completes a substance abuse screening, restitution is paid in full in case

number #18-076, and all Court obligations are paid in full. In the event the Defendant violates the Banishment Order, he shall immediately serve the 45 days jail

suspended in #18-077; thereafter he shall be subject to Contempt. The Defendant has two-hours from being released from jail to remove himself from the lands

of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community.

Charlotte Lee Loonsfoot, case #18-041, §3.608, Obstruction of process – 1st

offense

Sentencing on 08/06/2018, #18-041, §3.608:

1. Fine $500.00.

2. One-hundred-eighty days jail, credit for 130 days jail, serve 20 days jail, 30 days

jail suspended pending successful completion of treatment. Defendant shall be

financially responsible for the costs of lodging and any expenses that occur while

incarcerated.

3. Twelve to eighteen months of 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.

4. Defendant shall report to the probation office within 24-hours of release from jail

or the next business day and thereafter shall report as directed by the probation

office but at a minimum of one time weekly in person to the probation office until

deemed otherwise by the probation office.

5. Defendant shall be banned from all lands and properties of the Ojibwa Housing

Department until all terms of probation are completed.

Vanessa Beaver, case #18-074, §16.507, Obstruction of process – 1st offense

Sentencing on 08/08/2018, #18-074, §16.507:

1. Fine $100.00.

2. Ninety days jail, 90 days suspended.

3. This case shall transfer to the Defendant's Healing To Wellness status.

September 2018 Calendar:



September 3 — Labor Day

Holiday, Gov’t Offices

closed;

September 7 — Constitution Committee Meeting,

10:00 a.m. Tribal Center;

September 8 — Regular,

Saturday Council Meeting,

9 a.m. Big Bucks Bingo

Facility, Baraga; New Day

Sobriety Powwow, Ojibwa

Campgrounds;



September 21-23 — Gathering of Eagle Staffs, Zeba

Community Hall;



September 28 — Michigan

Indian Day Holiday, Gov’t

Offices closed.

~ submitted by newsletter editor

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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:

•

Paternity Establishment

Establishment of Child Support

•

Outreach Services

•

Mediation

Pictured above are Honorable Violet

M. Friisvall Ayres (center) Officer Mark

Smith (left) and Officer Tyler Rasanen

(right). Smith and Rasanen recently

were hired as Keweenaw Bay Tribal

Police Officers. Judge Ayres presented

both officers with their oath to serve the

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community as

law enforcement officers on June 25,

2018. The two new officers will be

heading to the police academy in Artesia, New Mexico in the near future.

~ Submitted by Lauri Denomie, Editor

Meet Brandy Chosa. Brandy is the new

Administrative Assistant at the Keweenaw

Bay Indian Community Health Systems

Donald A. LaPointe Health and Education

Center.

Brandy said “I am both very excited and

thankful for this new opportunity to serve

my Tribe. “

Brandy is married to Tom Chosa, Jr,.

and they have two daughters. In her spare

time, she enjoys spending time with her

German Shepherd “Thor”, or in her craft

room, and in the early spring helping her

husband with his Maple Syrup business.

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The Harvest Season is Upon Us.

So take a stroll through the Farmers

Markets here in L’Anse/Baraga and

Marquette.

Enjoying all the produce that you or your

neighbors worked so hard to grow is a pleasure

for all the senses. So admire the beauty of those

bright red tomatoes and beautiful leafies; feel the

firm crisp apples, peppers, and cukes; and of

course knock gently on the giant squashes and

melons. (See below for the tasting and smelling.)

Farmers market produce is picked at peak ripeness, so flavors are optimal.

Our harvest season is a short one here in the

U.P. It can be a challenge to figure out how to

use up all of the bounty. The Health Center supports a canning class to help people learn or advance their food preservation skills, so check the

Health Center activity calendar for dates and

times. Freezing is also a good way to preserve

many vegetables and fruits (especially berries).

Washing berries and then laying them out on a

baking sheet in the freezer results in IQF

(individually quick frozen) berries that can be

easily thawed for cereal, fruit salads, etc.

Consider your trip to the Farmers Market as

something of an adventure. You will probably

see fruits and vegetables that you haven’t seen

before (Kohlrabi, huh? Purple heirloom tomatoes?). Don’t be shy about asking questions of

the grower. They will be delighted that you are

interested, and they know that you’re not always

familiar with a food or how to prepare it. Shop in

small quantities, especially a food that is new to

you. One of the advantages of the new technology is that you can search a food on a smart

phone before you even leave the market, and you

can find many recipes for almost any food on the

internet in a matter of minutes.

Farmers market produce was grown in the

area, so your purchases are great for the local

economy. Bringing cash in small bills is helpful

to vendors, and if possible bring your own shopping bags. This helps vendors keep prices down,

and is better for the environment too.

Some of our most abundant produce in September includes tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers. These are the main ingredients in gazpacho,

which is a zingy cold vegetable soup originally

from Spain. It’s a great way to enjoy all these

vegetables together. It makes a great light lunch

with some bread and cheese, or a wonderful side

dish with dinner.

GAZPACHO

2 pounds ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded;

1 green pepper, cored and seeded;

1 cucumber, peeled and seeded;

½ white onion, chopped coarsely;

1-2 cloves garlic, chopped;

½ tsp dried basil or 1 TBSP fresh chopped;

½ tsp dried oregano;

2 cups tomato juice;

¼ c olive or canola oil;

¼ c wine vinegar;

1 TBSP lemon juice;

1 tsp Tabasco sauce (optional, more for a

real zing!).

Chop the vegetables coarsely so that they

fit into a food processor or blender. Blend

until smooth. If your blender is small, do this

in batches. Chill for at least four hours or

overnight. Serve cold, gazpacho can be garnished with parsley, finely chopped yellow

pepper, and/or a basil leaf. A dollop of plain

Greek-style yogurt makes a nice addition too.

Keeps well in the refrigerator for a week.

Reference: American Academy of Nutrition

and Dietetics website, Farmers Market article

by Emilie Fielder, MS, RDN, LDN, is lead

registered dietitian for the Rockford Health

System in Rockford, Ill, August 2017.

~ submitted by Dr. Dale Schmeisser.

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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Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan represented with

Michigan Cancer Consortium Board

Noel Pingatore to begin serving on MCC board in September.

Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan — The Inter-Tribal Council

of Michigan’s Noel Pingatore, Director for Health Education and Chronic Disease Department, has been named

to the Michigan Cancer Consortium’s Board of Directors.

Pingatore will serve a three-year term beginning in September.

“This is a great honor. The Michigan Cancer Consortium is a wealth of knowledge and resources on every

issue related to cancer prevention and control in Michigan. They have also been supportive of the unique

needs of Michigan’s Native American population,” said

Pingatore.

The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan was a founding

member of the Michigan Cancer Consortium and shares

a Spirit of Collaboration award in partnership with the

Michigan Cancer Registry. Mrs. Pingatore has been active in consortium activities and currently sits on the Noel Pingatore, Department Director

at Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan has

Evaluation Subcommittee.

been named to Michigan Cancer ConAccording to the MCC, their mission statement is, sortium’s Board of Directors.

“The MCC is a statewide, broad-based partnership that

strives to include all interested public and private organizations and provides a forum for

collaboration (communication, coordination, and the sharing of resources) to reduce the

burden of cancer among the residents of Michigan by achieving the Consortium’s research-based and results-oriented cancer prevention and control priorities.”

For more information on the Michigan Cancer Consortium, visit http://

www.michigancancer.org/. For more information on the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan,

visit http://www.itcmi.org/.

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The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc. is a 501(C)3 non-profit corporation duly organized under a state charter filed April

16, 1968. The agency represents all twelve federally recognized tribes in Michigan. The agency is divided into several

different divisions, including: headstart; early headstart; health services; behavioral health; environmental services; chil d,

family, and education services; and administration. The agency employs approximately 160 employees. 35 of these employees are based in the agency’s central office in Sault Ste. Marie, while member tribes have offices and staff on site. Visit

http://www.itcmi.org/ to learn more about the agency.

Improving Life for Anishinaabe Cancer Survivors

To Address Native American Cancer Survivors Needs

Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan – The InterTribal Council of Michigan via a grant

from the Michigan Cancer Consortium

partnered with the George Washington

Cancer Institute to adapt Cancer Survivorship Training materials to Anishinaabe

culture and the Indian Health Service

Tribal Health System.

The focus of this training is to improve

the quality of life of Native American cancer survivors and caregivers and reduce

death and disability due to cancer by focusing on the importance of helping survivors achieve optimal health and wellbeing. Physicians, nurses, and public

health professionals who complete this Left to right: McKenna Roberts, Intern at Inter-Tribal

Council of Michigan from Harvard University; Mandi

training provided professional continuing Chapman, Associate Center Director of George Washeducation credits from George Washing- ington University Cancer Center; Beth Sieloff, Raeanne

ton University and the Indian Health Ser- Madison, and Amanda Leonard, Program Managers at

Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan met in late June to colvice.

on Native American cancer survivorship. Inter“The purpose of this collaboration is to laborate

Tribal Council of Michigan will be offering Native Ameriimprove Anishinaabe cancer survival can survivorship trainings through 2018.

rates across the state of Michigan. The

Cancer Survivorship Care Training addresses the physical, psychological, social, and

spiritual needs of patients both during and after cancer treatment,” said Beth Sieloff, Program Manager with Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan.

Participating partners include: Amanda Leonard, Raeanne Madison, Beth Sieloff, Program Managers at Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan; McKenna Roberts, Intern at InterTribal Council of Michigan from Harvard University; and Mandi Chapman, Associate Center Director of George Washington University Cancer Center.

The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan is currently scheduled to visit five Tribal Health

Centers through the summer of 2018. Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan is available to bring

this training to any Tribal Health Center in Michigan upon request.

For more information or to coordinate a training, please contact Beth Seiloff at 906-632

-6896 or email bsieloff@itcmi.org. Visit http://www.itcmi.org/ to learn more.

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The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc. is a 501(C)3 non-profit corporation duly organized under a state charter filed April

16, 1968. The agency represents all twelve federally recognized tribes in Michigan. The agency is divided into several

different divisions, including: headstart; early headstart; health services; behavioral health; environmental services; chil d,

http://www.itcmi.org/ to learn more about the agency.

Chi Miigwech!

Thank you so much for your support of my benefit taco sale. It was a successful event,

thanks in large part to the generous donations of money, supplies, and the many volunteers. They were very busy as we sold double the amount we expected to sell! Again,

thank you to all of the local businesses, co-workers, and community members who placed

orders. I appreciate you all! I am blessed to be part of this community!

~ Toni Minton

FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ON

INDIAN RESERVATIONS (FDPIR)

FY 2018 NET MONTHLY INCOME STANDARDS*

(Effective Oct. 1, 2017 to Sept. 30, 2018)

*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

SNAP Net

Monthly

Income

Standard

SNAP

Standard Deduction

$1,005

$160

$1,165

$1,354

$160

$1,514

$1,702

$160

$1,862

$2,050

$170

$2,220

$2,399

$199

$2,598

$2,747

$228

$2,975

$3,095

$228

$3,323

$3,444

$228

$3,672

couldn’t make a go of things.”

held between grand entries as well on Saturday.

The weekend special events included: a

Hand Drum contest (1st place – Myron Pyawasit III, 2nd place – Mark Kingbird, Sr.,

and 3rd place – Garritte C); a Jingle Dress

competition (1st place – Nell Pyawasit, 2nd

place – Roseanne Otradovec,, and 3rd

place – Demery Jackson); a Woodland Special competition (1st place – Mark Kingbird,

Sr., 2nd Place – Noodwin Shadande, 3rd

place – Bernard Lemieux); adult two-step

competition (1st place – Ronnie Preston

and Jamie Awonohopay, 2nd place – Angela Trudu and Richard Awonohopay, and

3rd place — Garett Christensen, Jr. and

Jasmine Pawlicki); and the youth two-step

competition where the crowd chose Starr

Dunleavy and Preston Oja as 1 st place

youth two step champions (winning twoyears in a row).

Eugene “Cowboy” Loonsfoot

Eugene is a KBIC elder and a member of

the KBIC Tribal Veterans, Wiikwedong Ogchidaa Society. He is a U.S.M.C Combat

Veteran who served from October 1966 to

1970 and was honorably discharged. He

has been a member of the American Legion

continuously for 30 plus years. Cowboy has

worked for the Tribe for 33 years, 19 of

those as a Security Supervisor before retiring.

Cowboy said, “I raised 13 children and

have 28 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. In my spare time I like to hang out

with family, watch sports, and go for long

drives to enjoy scenery.”

Honored Elders

Barbara Jean Swartz

Barbara was born September 27, 1942,

the daughter of Ellsworth Darcy and Eleanor

“Rabideaux” Darcy. She attended school in

Baraga and graduated from the Community

Schools in 1976 alongside her mother and

brother Tom. Barb did attend college but

did not finish due to family and work. In

1960, she married Clyde Swartz and had

five children, nine grandchildren, and 12

great grandchildren. The love of her life,

Clyde, passed away in December of 2008.

Barbara and Beatrice Hugo started the

New Day Halfway House in 1973, which

was located on the third floor of the old

Tribal Center. Throughout the years, it has

changed significantly and is now the New

Day Treatment Center. She also worked for

12 years at Big Bucks Bingo. Barbara was

also the first housekeeper/laundry supervisor for the Bear’s Den Motel and assisted

with getting all the rooms set up when they

first opened in 1991. She worked as a bus

driver and office worker for the Tribal Head

Start Program for 26 years, where she retired from in September of 2017.

Barbara said, “I have traveled a lot in my

life. I love tours and go at least two or three

times a year. I am very grateful for this

honor today. If it wasn’t for the Tribe I

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Honored Elders, Barbara Jean Swartz and Eugene

“Cowboy” Loonsfoot.

Wendy Mae Brown

(October 30, 1966—August 16, 2018)

Wendy Mae Brown, age 51, of Acorn

Trail, Chocolay Township, left Mother Earth

and walked on, Thursday, August 16, 2018,

at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in

Appleton, Wisconsin. She was born to

Patricia (Madosh) Brown and Richard Lucas. Ernie Brown adopted her and that is

how she became known as Wendy Brown

for the remainder of her life.

Wendy attended the Marquette Area

Schools and graduated from Bi-County High

School in 1984. An adventurous journey

took her in her twenty’s to Massachusetts

where she resided in the Boston area and

owned an arcade gaming business. She

returned to the U.P. in the 90’s. Through

FDPIR Net

Monthly Income Standard

Each additional member

+ $349

Alaska:

Use this

amount

Household

Size

K.B.I.C. Maawanji’iding continued:

Use this

amount

SNAP Net

Monthly

Income

Standard

SNAP

Standard Deduction

$1,255

$273

$1,528

$1,691

$273

$1,964

$2,127

$273

$2,400

$2,563

$273

$2,836

$2,999

$273

$3,272

$3,435

$285

$3,720

$3,870

$285

$4,155

$4,306

$285

$4,591

Each additional member

FDPIR Net

Monthly Income Standard

+ $436

Wendy’s years, she worked at many local

businesses, waitressing and bartending, as

a CNA at Mather Nursing Center and the

Marquette County Medical Care Facility,

and at the Sara Lee (Bunny Bread) Bakery.

Wendy was known for her vibrant personality and her love for her two nieces and family. She loved life, talking with everybody. If

you wanted to know about makeup or fashion, she was your girl! She was always on

the phone talking with somebody and loved

roller skating in her younger years.

She loved her two nieces, Autumn and

Neebin, spending time with them at the cottage, sleepovers, late night Walmart runs,

watching the Golden Girls, and so much

more. They will miss having conversations

with her about everything. Wendy was a

member of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and proud of her Native American

heritage.

She will be missed by her surviving family members: her mother, Patricia Brown

(Roy Peterson); her siblings, Clifford

“Sonny” (Diane Truscott) Brown, Carrie

(Keith) Ashbrook; nieces, Autumn (Matt)

and Neebin Ashbrook-Pietila, her fiancée,

Johno Manchester; and special cousin,

Nora Logan. She was preceded in death by

her grandparents, Peter and Helen Madosh;

her adopted father, Ernie Brown; several

aunts and uncles; and her fur babies,

Scrappy and Tigger.

A celebration of Wendy’s life was held at

the Swanson-Lundquist Funeral Home, on

Tuesday, August 21, 2018. In her memory,

play one of your favorite Shania Twain

songs and “belt it out!”

The Swanson-Ludquist Funeral Home of

Marquette, Michigan, assisted the family.

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KBIC Recognizes Government Employees at Annual Picnic

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community held their Annual Government Picnic for their

employees on Friday, August 24, 2018. The event was held at the Big Bucks Bingo Hall

due to the forecast of rain.

Employees participated in a number of activities — bingo, cribbage, corn hole toss,

and a fishing tournament. Lucky 7’s prepared a Taco Bar for lunch. Following the

games and lunch, employees were honored for years of dedicated service to the Community, prizes were distributed for the competitions, and everyone received a special

prize ranging from $50 to $500 and one lucky employee won two NFL Game Tickets to a

Packer Game in Green Bay, Wisconsin in October.

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Corn Bag Toss (double elimination) — left to right, 1st place—Tony Loonsfoot and Steven Denomie; 2nd place—Lynelle Bolo and Rachel Clisch; 3rd

place— Joel Mayo and Corey Pietila.

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Employees honored for 25 years of service — Employees honored for 30 years of service — left

left to right, Jesse Forcia and Mary Dee to right, Lisa Denomie, Nancy Pawlowski, Debra

Picciano.

Shanahan.

2018 GATHERING OF EAGLE STAFFS

Zeba Community Center, September 21, 22, and 23, 2018

The Wiikwedong Ogichidaa

Society will be hosting the 2018

G AT HERI NG O F EAG LE

STAFFS at the Zeba Community

Center on SEPTEMBER 21, 22,

and 23, 2018.

The Eagle Staff gathering is

an opportunity to learn about the

First flag of our Indian people.

Eagle Staff carriers will be

coming from all over the Great

Lakes Area and Canada.

The three day event will be

filled with stories; teachings that

are free and open to the public.

The Saturday evening feast

will be potluck, and we ask the

KBIC Community to please bring

a dish to pass.

All the Eagle Staffs will be

feasted following the teachings

of paying respects to our staffs.

George Martin who is a Korea and Vietnam Veteran will

serve as Head Veteran. George

has served as Head Veteran and

Lead Ogichidaa for the Eagle

Staff Gathering for many years.

All Eagle Staffs will be

brought into as a pow-wow

grand entry then posted in a circle and all Eagle Staff carriers

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Fishing Tournament — left to right, 1st place—Team Pittsley, Shane Pittsley, two members not present; 2nd place—Team Three Amigos, Bruce

Geroux, Dean Butula, Jodi Pittsley; 3rd place—Team Rez Hogs, Duane

Misegan, Dale Dakota, Mark Misegan, and Bradley Dakota.

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Employees honored for 10 years of service — left to right, Brandy Chosa,

Jennifer Westman, Jodene Rasanen, Shane Pittsley, and Michael “Buck”

LaFernier, Jr. Missing from photo: Brandon Dakota, Beth Dix, Beth Fish,

Mark Misegan, Todd Pittsley, and Cynthia Thierry.

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Employees honored for 15 years of service — left to right, Bruce Geroux,

David Kauppila, Theresa Nygord, Emily Evans, Wayne Kostamo, Gary

Haataja, Jason Dunn, and Kristy Teikari. Missing from photo: Mitchell Bolo,

Angela Dickson, Robin Gauthier, Chris Lamson, Mary Messer, and Heather

Wood-Paquet.

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Employees honored for 20 years of service — left to right, Don Larson, Natalie Mleko, Julie Rasanen, Angela Loonsfoot, and Martin Curtis, Jr. Missing

from photo: Timmy Tilson, Gerald Cadeau, Jr., Robert Curtis, Jr., Tracy

Emery, Jeffery Mayo, Richard Shalifoe III, and Warren “Chris” Swartz, Jr.

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will share about their Eagle Staff teaching and stories.

Sunrise ceremonies will be held both days (Saturday and Sunday). The Eagle Staff

Gathering shall be completed on Sunday with closing remarks and a giveaway to show

our appreciation and to honor our Eagle Staff carriers who have come to our Community.

Donations and volunteers are greatly appreciated. For more information please

contact Rodney Loonsfoot at (906) 201-4448.

The Wiikwedong Ogichidaa Society

(KBIC Honor Guard) now has two new Veteran Memorial Silhouettes for sale. MemoRodney Loonsfoot, Tribal Council/Tribal rials are four feet high and five feet wide

Veteran Service Officer

This Memorial Silhouette is perfect for your

yard to remember the sacrifices of all our

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

veterans. Perfect for all holidays as gifts.

16347 Ojibwa Industrial Park Rd, Baraga,

Memorial silhouettes are custom made

Michigan 49908

to order by our KBIC veterans. Please help

veteranaffairs@kbic-nsn.gov

support our Wiikwedong Ogchidaa Society.

(906) 353-VETS, Office (906) 201-4448 Cell

COST: $150.00.

Please call Rodney Loonsfoot @ 353

OFFICE HRS; Mon, Tues, Wed, 9 am—12 pm

VETS or 201-4448 to place your order or ePLEASE CALL TO SCHEDULE INDIVIDUAL mail tcrodney@kbic-nsn.gov. Please indicate cross or eagle staff. All proceeds will

APPOINTMENT

go towards veteran programming and activities.

KEWEENAW BAY INDIAN COMMUNITY

OFFICE OF VETERAN AFFAIRS

Wiikwedong Ogichidaa Society

Monthly upcoming meetings, held

at 6:00 pm — September 19, October 17, November 21, and December 19. Meetings are subject

to change. Special meetings for

Powwows/funerals will be announced.

Update for August 2018 from DHHS Health System

By Soumit Pendharkar, Health Director

We worked very hard to finish our grant application for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA)

Tribal Opioid Grant (TOR). A multi-disciplinary, cross-department team

worked together against a tight deadline, collaborating with the Michigan Public Health Institute and the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc.

to put together a unique application that will benefit the community in a

number of tangible ways. The grant is a two year opportunity funded

for at least $210,848. As a primary goal, the grant will seek to implement comprehensive, national guidelines for the optimal management

of pregnant women with diagnosed Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) based

on the recommendations presented in the SAMHSA publication

“Clinical Guidance for Treating Pregnant and Parenting Women with

Opioid Use Disorder and their Infants”. The treatment approach will

emphasize behavioral counseling, a patient advocate role, peer support groups, community education, and traditional approaches, in addition to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) in an integrated model.

The traditional component will be provided by contracting with a medicine man for a clinic one day per week. Additionally, a comprehensive

Naloxone distribution program will be offered to the community as an

approach to reduce the risk of overdose deaths. The patient load will

initially be limited in the 1st year to gain the necessary experience and

then expand to a wider population within the Tribe in the 2nd year. With

the implementation of an evidence based MAT program that integrates

patient advocacy, behavioral, and traditional components, we hope to

increase the number of pregnant women receiving essential care close

at home in the community, reduce the community risk of overdose

deaths, and lessen the stigma and misinformation that results in barriers to obtaining care. Ultimately, as our treatment model expands to a

wider population within the Tribe, we hope to eliminate the barriers that

keep individuals away from receiving care for diagnosed OUD close to

home, seeking care, or continuing to engage in care, thereby avoiding

worse outcomes. I believe our integrated MAT program is a major leap

forward for the DHHS, implementing a new competency to address a

critical community need and opening up access to significant future

grant dollars downstream. I am very proud of the team who worked on

the project and look forward to the work ahead after receiving notification of the grant award.

The DHHS celebrated August 13th through August 17th as National

Health Center Week. It is an annual celebration that raises awareness

about the services, mission, and accomplishments of the DHHS. I

would like to recognize a number of DHHS staff, although not an exhaustive listing, that helped with the various tasks and planning necessary to make the week a resounding success: Heather Wood, Health

Promotion Coordinator; Dawn Kemppainen, Community Health Receptionist; Tashina Emery, Former BALAC Coordinator; Mary Dee

Shanahan, Community Health Representative; Kristine Maki, Family

Health Educator; Brandy Chosa, Administrative Assistant; Kristy Clisch,

Community Health Worker; Ginger Shelifoe, Family Health Educator;

Micah Petoskey, IT Site Manager; Kim LeClaire, Medical Transporter;

and Mindy Lantz, Public Health Nurse. Additionally, I would like to

thank all of the departments involved within the DHHS and programs

for their contributions: Diabetes, Health Start-Family Spirit, REACH,

Tribal Breast Health, BALAC, Food Access Collaborative, ACS Community Initiatives Change, Methamphetamine & Suicide Prevention

Initiative, WIC, Tribal PREP, Dental, Medical, QI, Pharmacy, PRC/

Benefits, and Maternal Child Health. Finally, I would like to thank

Gladys Anderson from UP Oils; Doreen Blaker from the KBIC Culture

Committee; and Evelyn Ravindran, Kathleen Smith, Karena Schmidt

from the KBIC Natural Resources Department. From the sheer number of people mentioned above, it is clear that National Health Center

Week was a large undertaking requiring many hands to make it a success. To all involved, and anyone I missed who contributed, thank you

sincerely for all your contributions!

Summer Programs Wrap-up and Fall programs begin!

By Angela Badke—Librarian

Even though the Ojibwa Community Library’s Summer Reading Program has ended

for the year, the Library still has a lot of programming coming up!

September is Library Card Sign-up month,

and getting your card with us is free and

easy. You need to live in Baraga County,

and have an ID with a current address. Drop

in during business hours, fill out our form, and

we’ll get you a card! With a card, everything

in the Library is free to use or checkout. In

addition to having access to thousands of

books (both in print and audio—from our very

own library and from libraries across the UP!),

cardholders are also able to check out DVDs, and access online e-books and

e-magazines at no cost. Stop in and sign up today!

B.A.S.I.C. (Building Adult Skills in Computing) is back this month! During

these sessions, participants may ask tutors from Michigan Tech University to

help them with smartphones, tablets/iPads, or laptop computers. The tutors

will work closely with participants to solve their most pressing questions about

their devices. The first session will take place on September 13th from 6:007:30 PM in the Library’s front classroom. Attendees are encouraged to come

early to ensure that the tutors will be able to work with you. Please note that

we cannot guarantee that we will have enough tutors to work one-on-one, and

there may be a waiting period. Additional sessions will occur on October 18th

and November 15th, both starting at 6:00 PM. If you have any questions about

this program, please call us at 353-8163, and ask for either Angela or Dawn.

Also, did you know that Baraga County is full of Reading Rock Stars? This

summer, our Summer Reading Program participants read a total of 54,000 minutes, which is

900 hours! Library patrons embarked on a

reading challenge to read 20 minutes at a time

to reach a 1200 minute per person goal. Participants also had the option to join in the summer events happening at the library. The

events put a fun spin on the Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM)

theme with sessions about music and dance,

beading, and rocket building. We ended the

summer with a game day party that included a

Library Scavenger Hunt, Plinko, and Giant

Jenga.

Finally, we’d like to thank everybody for their support of the Summer Reading Program. We’d like to extend a huge thank you to our participants, and a

special thank you to Lisa Denomie and Tashina Emery for hosting events at

the library, to Greg Loonsfoot for building the best Plinko game board, to the

KBIC Youth Programs for their assistance this summer, and to the KBIC Education Department and the KBIC Tribal Council for their continued support of

the Summer Reading Program. Also, I’d like to

thank my library assistant, Dawn Browning, and

my summer youth worker, Riley Koski, for all of

their amazing work this summer! Miigwech!

For more information about our upcoming

events, hours and closure notifications, book

sale deals, and new books please like and follow the Ojibwa Community Library on Facebook.

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KEWEENAW BAY INDIAN COMMUNITY

2018 TIMBER STAND

IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community will be offering Timber Stand Improvement

(TSI) units to be cut this fall to registered Tribal members. Cutting areas are 8-9 acres in

size. All cutting must be completed by October 31, 2018.

Those who sign up must be registered Tribal members of Keweenaw Bay Indian

Community living within Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, Ontonagon, or Marquette

Counties. The sign-up sheet is located at the Keweenaw Bay Tribal Center. Last day to sign

-up will be September 28, 2018. Cutters will be selected by the KBIC Tribal Council. Those

selected will be notified by phone and/or mail. Selected Tribal members must be willing and able

to do the cutting they are hired for. No subcontracting of cutting will be allowed. All cutters are required to provide their own boots and

chainsaws. Eye, head, ear, leg, and hand protection will also be required, but can be provided upon

request. Preference will be given to those who are

unemployed.

Please contact Rachel McDonald, KBIC Forester, at 353-4591 or rmcdonald@kbic-nsn.gov

for additional information.

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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