# The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwe (2017) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Akeweenaw_bay%3Ab535b06b67f95663 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text WIIKWEDONG DAZHI-OJIBWE The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwe Gichi Manidoo Giizis - Great Spirit Moon - January 2017 Issue 150 Tribal Council Members: GENERAL ELECTION HELD AT KBIC Warren C. Swartz, Jr. , President Jennifer Misegan, Vice-President Susan J. LaFernier, Secretary Toni J. Minton, Asst. Secretary Doreen G. Blaker, Treasurer Robert R.D. Curtis, Jr. Frederick Dakota Eddy Edwards Randall R. Haataja Michael F. LaFernier, Sr. Gary F. Loonsfoot, Sr. Donald Shalifoe, Sr. SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST  Picture by Lauri Denomie. Voters registering at the Baraga District Poll (Ojibwa Senior Citizen’s Center) with Election Workers. The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community held their General Election on Saturday, December 17, 2016. Baraga District voters cast their ballots at the Ojibwa Senior Center, and L’Anse District voters cast their ballots at the Zeba Community Hall. Preliminary counts were announced by the Election workers immediately following the closing of the polls. Those results follow: Baraga District: Rodney Loonsfoot 218 votes; Elizabeth “Popcorn” Mayo 183 votes; Don Messer, Jr. 154 votes; Donald Shalifoe, Sr. (Inc.) 169 votes. L’Anse District: Lyndon Ekdahl 197 votes; Michael F. LaFernier, Sr. (Inc.) 269 votes; Gary Loonsfoot, Jr. 227 votes. Associate Judge: Violet M. Friisvall Ayres 312 votes. Rodney Loonsfoot and Elizabeth “Popcorn” Mayo each secured a three-year term in the Baraga District. Michael F. LaFernier, Sr. and Gary Loonsfoot, Jr. each secured a three-year term in the L’Anse District. Violet M. Friisvall Ayres, unchallenged, remains the Associate Judge. Election results are on the agenda to be considered for certification by the Tribal Council at the meeting scheduled for January 7, 2017. Following certification, the twelve seat council will make nominations and vote for their Executive Board. KBIC CELEBRATES GROUND BREAKING FOR THE OJIBWA CASINO PROJECTS       KBIC 2016 General Election Held December 3, 2016 Tribal Council Meeting Santa Visits KBIC KBIC Celebrates Ground Breaking for Casino Projects Gaming Distributions Announced—2% Distributions and 8% Payments KBIC-NRD Fall Survey Deepest Sympathy Santa Visits KBIC Santa visited with the Community’s children at the KBIC Youth Program Christmas Parties. On Saturday, December 17, 2016, the Baraga County Christmas Party was held at the Niiwin Akeaa Center. Ages 0-11 were able to visit with Santa at an early afternoon event. Ages 12 and up participated in an Ugly Sweater Contest Party later that afternoon. Families enjoyed horse drawn sleigh rides throughout the day. Santa made a second appearance the following day at the Marquette County Christmas Party held at the Children’s Museum. All youth received a present or a gift card and a bag of Christmas Candy. Jett’s Pizza was served at both locations. Tribal Officials at the Baraga Casino Project Ground Breaking Ceremony. Picture by Lauri Denomie. The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community celebrated implementation of the people’s vote to revamp both of the Community’s Casinos with Ground Breaking Ceremonies. The Marquette Casino Project Ground Breaking was held on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, and the Baraga Casino Project Ground Breaking was held the following day, Wednesday, December 7, 2016. Continues on page seven. Picture by Lauri Denomie. Zaiden VanDyke visits with Santa. Santa continues on page six. (1) Bezhig December 3, 2016 TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING The Regular Saturday Tribal Council Meeting was held on December 3, 2016, at the Ojibwa Casino Resort Conference Room in Baraga, Michigan. President Warren Swartz, Jr., presided over the meeting with Jennifer Misegan, Susan J. LaFernier, Toni Minton, Doreen Blaker, Robert R.D. Curtis, Jr., Fred Dakota, Randall Haataja, Michael F. LaFernier, Sr., and Gary F. Loonsfoot, Sr. present. Not present: Eddy Edwards and Donald Shalifoe, Sr. President Swartz shared numerous Thank You and For Your Information items addressed to Council. President Warren Swartz, Jr. gave the President’s Report (page two), Vice President Jennifer Misegan gave the Vice President’s Report (page three), Susan J. LaFernier gave the Secretary’s Report (page three), and Larry Denomie III gave the CEO’s Report (page four). The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community presented a check in the amount of $5,420.00 to Lee DeLeon, US Marine Corps League Keweenaw Detachment #1016. At the November 5, 2016 Tribal Council Meeting, Council approved $5,000.00 to Marine Corps League – Keweenaw Detachment #1016 for Toys for Tots for Baraga County. Additionally, the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and the Ojibwa Casino held a Luncheon to Honor our Local Veterans on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2016. The festivities were held at the former Big Bucks Bingo Hall, Baraga, Michigan, where Veterans received a delicious meal and visitors invited made a $5.00 donation for their meal. The proceeds totaled $420.00 and are included in this check. Under old business: Larry Denomie III presented Tribal Council with the 22.0 Drug Free Workplace Policy Draft from 4.0 Personnel Selection and Probation (C) Pre-Employment Requirement. Council plans to meet with the Community’s Medical Provider at Thursday’s meeting regarding Prescription Drug effects. No action was taken. Under new business: Danielle Webb, Tribal Attorney, and Carole LaPointe, Health Administrator, presented the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, Inc. Tribal Sub-Award Agreement for Bemidji Area Leaders Acting for Change (BALAC) and is renewable in the amount of $100,000.00. This is the third year KBIC has been doing the BALAC Program. Motion by Robert R.D. Curtis, Jr. to approve the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, Inc. Tribal SubAward Agreement for Bemidji Area Leaders Acting for Change (BALAC), supported by Susan J. LaFernier. Nine supported (Misegan, S. LaFernier, Minton, Blaker, Curtis, Dakota, Haataja, M. LaFernier, Loonsfoot), 0 opposed, 0 abstained, two absent (Edwards, Shalifoe), motion carried. Treasurer Doreen Blaker presented the November 2016 donations requests. Motion by Jennifer Misegan to approve the December 2016 donations as: $500.00 to Calumet Art Center Membership renewal, $1,500.00 to Salvation Army’s holiday donation request, $1,000.00 to Wounded Warrior Project to help wounded Veterans, $500.00 to Michigan Indian Legal Services, Inc. to provide legal services to low income Indian families, $500.00 to Taylor Shelafoe for pageant, $300.00 to Legal Services of Northern Michigan to provide legal services to our local communities, $250.00 to Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly for holiday dinners, $250.00 to Superior Health Foundation to purchase equipment, and $1,000.00 to St. Vincent DePaul for a total of $5,800.00, supported by Susan J. LaFernier. Seven supported (Misegan, S. LaFernier, Minton, Blaker, Dakota, Haataja, M. LaFernier), 0 opposed, 0 abstained, four absent (Curtis, Edwards, Loonsfoot, Shalifoe), motion carried. Council adjourned with no further business on the agenda. ~ By Lauri Denomie, Newsletter Editor Picture by Lauri Denomie. Pictured is the KBIC Honor Guard who assists with this cause. (Kneeling) Rodney Loonsfoot; (Left to Right), Lee DeLeon (US Marine Corps), Ralph Eckerberg, Eugene “Cowboy” Loonsfoot, Sr., Joseph Eckerberg, Virgil Loonsfoot, and President Warren “Chris” Swartz, Jr. To place an ad, submit an article, or relate information, ideas, or possible articles contact: Lauri Denomie at (906) 201-0263, or email: newslett e r @ k b i c nsn.gov. Notice from the Motor Vehicle Division Lengthy transactions will not be processed after 4:10 each day, effective immediately. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. To be added to the mailing list or to correct your mailing address, contact the enrollment office at (906) 353-6623 ext. 4113. President’s Report for the Month of November 2016 The following briefly summarizes the activities in the Office of the President for the month of November 2016.    The retirement committee met and discussed the community’s investments regarding retirement funds. We approved the meeting minutes of April 5, 2016, and discussed sending out notification letters to inform investors of the movement of funds from Mass Mutual Fund to American Century Funds. We also talked about the website, and how it can be improved. All investments are now within guidelines. Early in the month, Councilor Loonsfoot and I attended the VOIGT Task Force meeting in St. Croix. A number of treaty issues were discussed including home territory and firewood gathering on the national forests. Mole Lake requested unanimous consent from the tribes to gather firewood near its’ reservation. At first we opposed the request, but after considerable discussion, we reconsidered, and Mole Lake was able to obtain its consent. We also attended another VOIGT meeting in Lac Du Flambeau just last week. We handed out Title Ten of the Community’s Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Code and requested unanimous consent on our laws at a future meeting. We plan on discussing with Lac Vieux Desert our options to regulate treaty protected activities in what is now known as Michigan. I had a discussion with a representative of the Save The Wild U.P. (SWUP), Kathleen Heideman. We discussed the ongoing unregulated mining activity at Eagle East. Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) informed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that it considers the activity that is occurring to construct the access ramp is exploratory in nature. We know better! MDEQ assured EPA that all is well, and work is under way. The company hasn’t applied for any new permit amendments or additional authorities despite their public statements. The actions they are taking are contradictory to their (2) Niizh     public statements. I signed a memorandum of understanding with the Inter-Tribal council for the Tribal Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP). The purpose of the program is to help in the prevention of Teen Pregnancy. We have to establish a chain of command within 30 days. Council approved KB Resolution 063-2016, the Community’s Ceremonial, Cultural, and Language Support Program. The purpose of the program is to provide financial assistance to the tribal members to assist them in Community’s ceremonial and religious activities and to help preserve the language to ensure to community’s unique cultural identity. I plan on meeting with Bryan Richards from the United States Geological Service to discuss the unauthorized flyovers that occurred over the L’Anse Indian Reservation and also over the Ceded Territory of 1842 and 1854. The THPO Director and I attended a meeting with the National Park Service and others to discuss their plan to create a national park at Isle Royale. We listened to a number of stories and heard a lot about some possible adversial impacts that may occur to our cultural resources on the island. The Park Service informed us that this is part of the process, and tribes will be able to have an opportunity to be heard at an upcoming tribal consultation. Of particular concern to the non-natives on the island is Tobin Harbor. We noted that there may be a few fish houses on top of Indian settlements. The THPO Director will continue to monitor the activities of the State Historical Preservation Office in regards to Isle Royale. I’ve discussed with other tribal leaders the need to participate in the THPO consultation coming up on this issue. Respectfully submitted, Warren C. Swartz Vice President’s Report for the Month of November 2016 The Tribal Council met with our partners from Allegany Capital Enterprises (ACE) on November 17. We have partnered with them to assist us to begin tobacco manufacturing. While they were here, they toured our facility and inspected the equipment we already have. They presented a detailed plan and timeline. We are currently working on completing and filing our TTB or Tax and Tobacco Bureau license. The Council has appointed Michael F. LaFernier, Sr., Doreen Blaker, and myself to the Board of the KBICTC or Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Tobacco Company. President Swartz, as the ex-officio of all boards and committees, will also be on the Board along with Travis Herron from ACE. The first General Welfare Support Program Benefits were distributed. I am continuing to work with Attorney Robert Porter to educate the Social Security Administration and the State of Michigan Department of Human Services on those benefits. In typical State of Michigan fashion, we have received informal notice that they will continue to count the benefit as income. We believe they got it wrong again, and there will be another challenge with the state to convince them they are incorrect. The Casino workgroup met and is planning groundbreaking ceremonies for each property. The Marquette groundbreaking will take place on Tuesday, December 6, at 11 a.m. and in Baraga on Wednesday, December 7, at 10 a.m. The Council is part of each ceremony, and it is hoped that everyone will be able to participate. The membership and the public are invited to these historic events, and we hope to see many in attendance. Miigwech to everyone; it has been a difficult year for us, and in spite of it all we have made progress, and we are moving forward. Happy Holidays, and I hope you have a blessed New Year. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Misegan Tribal Council Secretary’s Report for the Month of November 2016 ANIN! We honor the greatness in you. Remember: “Indian Country Counts” “Our People, Our Nations, Our Future” We continue to recognize the richness of Native American contributions, accomplishments, and sacrifices to the political, cultural, and economic life of Michigan and the United States. We wish everyone a Blessed and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Mino-Bimaadizin “Live Well” The Tribal Council held their Regular Saturday Meeting on November 5, 2016; three Special Council meetings were held on November 10, 17, and 23, 2016. The unapproved motions for November 5, 10, 17, and 23, 2016, follow. Actions taken were: November 5, 2016 Regular Council Meeting (unapproved):  Approved the Tribal Council President’s Report for October 2016 (Warren Chris Swartz, Jr.).  Approved the Tribal Council Vice President’s Report for October 2016 (Jennifer Misegan).  Approved the Tribal Council Secretary’s Report for October 2016 (Susan J. LaFernier).  Approved the CEO’s Report for October 2016 (Larry Denomie III).  Approved the September 2016 Department Head Reports.  Approved the September 23, 26, 27, 28, and 29, 2016 Tribal Council Meeting Minutes.  Approved the Memorandum of Cooperative Agreement with I.T.C. of Michigan for the implementation of the Tribal Personal Responsibility Education Program for one year $40,000.00.  Approved a match donation of $2,760.00 to the Pine Ridge Reservation to provide Thanksgiving Turkeys for a B.I.E. Reservation School (Hannahville Indian Community Challenge).  Approved the November donations: $5,000.00 Marine Corps League Keweenaw Detachment #1016 Toys for Tots for Baraga County; $500.00 Baraga Fire Department for their Christmas party; $200.00 St. Ann’s Church for the “Let’s Eat” Community meal.  Approved the Christmas/New Year’s holidays for employees as December 22, 23, 26, 30, 2016, and January 2, 2017, for those with a standard work week.  Approved a $75.00 gift card to the Senior Citizens in Baraga and Marquette Counties if they choose not to attend the Christmas Party and a $50.00 gift card if they attend. November 10, 2016 Special Council Meeting (unapproved):         Approved the October 4, 6, 8, and 13, 2016 Tribal Council Meeting Minutes. Approved the Blue Cross/Blue Shield renewal and prescription copay rates of $15/$50/50%. Approved the Memorandum of Agreement with the Great Lakes Recovery Centers, Inc. for substance abuse services for U.S. District Court offenders. Approved the Baraga Telephone Company business license renewal with Paul Stark and M. Koray Inal. Approved the two sub-contractual agreements with I.T.C. of Michigan for the Mental Health and Aging Initiative for Indian Elders for $1,800.00 and Mental Health Delivery System for Native Americans for $34,573.00. Approved the Superior Pharmacy Services Tier III Services Agreement amendment (name change) with Michael McLucas. Approve the Alcoholic Beverage License renewal for the Ojibwa BP Gas Station for one year. Approved the renewal license to purchase and sell taxed to- bacco products for the Ojibwa BP Gas Station. Approved the business license renewal for the Ojibwa Laundromat and Carwash and the Ojibwa BP Gas Station.  Approved the business license renewal for the Rez Stop Gas Station.  Approved the renewal license to purchase and sell taxed tobacco products for the Rez Stop Gas Station.  Approved the Alcoholic Beverage License renewal for the Rez Stop Gas Station for one year.  Approved to certify the results of the Baraga Primary Election November 5, 2016. The nominees for the General Election on December 17, 2016, will be: Baraga - Rodney Loonsfoot, Elizabeth “Popcorn” Mayo, Don Messer, Jr., and Donald Shalifoe, Sr. (Inc.); L’Anse - Lyndon Ekdahl, Michael F. LaFernier, Sr. (Inc.), and Gary Loonsfoot, Jr.; Associate Judge - Violet M. Friisvall Ayres.  Approved to appoint Victoria Dakota as an alternate Election Board member for the upcoming General Election.  Approved Resolution KB 062-2016 USDA (Building) Lease Proposal.  Approved Resolution KB 063-2016 General Welfare Exclusion Act Policy for the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Ceremonial, Cultural, and Language Support Program and remove “B” and “C” in section VI.  Approved to uphold the CEO’s decision in Case #007-16 Government Appeal of Dismissal.  Approved to appoint Jennifer Misegan, Doreen Blaker, and Michael F. LaFernier, Sr. to the KBIC Tobacco Board. November 17, 2016 Special Council Meeting (unapproved):   Approved the amendments to the Gundlach Champion Casino Construction Contract to pages and exhibits as presented.  Approved Lisa Denomie’s new business license for “Niijikweg Creation” for home-based books and products.  Approved Resolution KB 064-2016 Elderly Nutrition Grant for three years.  Approved Resolution KB 057-2016 Baraga 2% for $132,108.61.  Tabled Resolution KB 058-2016 Marquette 2% until after a meeting with Chocolay Township.  Approved $1,500.00 to Robert Funke for medical travel to Mayo Clinic from the CNAP medical emergency funds.  Approved an exception for Travis Heron for a visitor’s hunting permit.  Approved the management structure and job descriptions (manager and assistant manager) for the Convenience Stores.  Approved the settlement agreement and release as presented by the Attorney and authorized the President to sign.  Approved the increase for the employee portion of the blue cross and blue shield rates as presented. November 23, 2016 Special Council Meeting (unapproved):     Approved the October 20, 2016 Tribal Council Meeting Minutes. Approved to reinstate the Drug Free Workplace random drug testing. Approved to have a healthcare provider speak to the Council regarding prescription medications that affect an employee’s job performance at work, provide the Council with new draft guidelines at the next meeting and the random drug testing is not to begin until after the guidelines have been approved. Approved the donation request of $1,500.00 for an Indian Taco fundraiser for Kelly Carlson to help with medical expenses/travel to Mayo Clinic. Respectfully Submitted, Susan J. LaFernier (3) Niswi CEO’s Report for the Month of November 2016  During the month of November 2016, the CEO's office reported the following:  A large portion of my time over the past month has been focused on both new casino projects and the tobacco manufacturing setup.  A meeting with Superior National Bank and 5th/3rd Bank took place on November 16. Additional information requested during the meeting has been provided, and the process of moving the Tribe’s trust account currently held with Wells Fargo to SNB is in process.  Vice President Misegan and I met with Steven Lawry, Township Manager, for Chocolay to discuss a proposal to potentially share water resources with the township. The new casino project includes a 75,000 gallon elevated water tank and will be used to supply domestic and fire suppression needs for the casino and housing department homes. The water supply capacity will also be adequate for future expansion plans of the casino and can provide fire suppression for the residents along Kabawgum Road. We have also provided an opportunity to Chocolay Township to extend domestic water to those residents. Mr. Lawry will be presenting the proposal to the Township Board on December 7, to see if there is interest. If so, additional studies would be conducted to see if the size of the water tank needs to be increased. Because the water supply would benefit the township, it is possible that 2% funds could be extended to them to assist with the cost of the project. The Board will also be discussing whether or not they will provide comment to the Feds on the Tribe’s application to place the property in front of the casino into trust. Jason Ayres, myself, and others are planning on attending their meeting.  As you are aware, ground breaking ceremonies are planned for this upcoming week for both the Marquette and Baraga Casino projects. On Tuesday, December 6, Marquette's ceremony will begin at 11 a.m., and on Wednesday, December 7, Baraga's will begin at 10 a.m. A number of dignitaries have been invited, and it's hoped that the local communities will come out and help celebrate this historic time for the Tribe.  We continue to hold weekly conference calls with Allegany Capital Enterprises (ACE), our tobacco manufacturing partner. Following their visit to KBIC earlier this month, we have identified the Council Members who will serve on the Board for the venture. The next steps in the process include applying for the permit to manufacture tobacco products through the Department of Treasury Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) and formal organization of the company through the Tribe’s LLC Code. The permit application is nearly complete; once the Articles of Organization are approved by Council, it will be ready to be submitted. In a final note, the bi-monthly department head meeting was held on November 30. The meeting lasted most of the day due to staff participating in active shooter training. The training was very good, and all of the staff took away techniques that would assist them in the unforeseen event they were in an active shooter situation. I want to thank Officer Jake Misegan and George DeCota for providing the valuable training, as well as the staff for taking the time out of their busy schedules to participate. Respectfully submitted, Larry Denomie III, CEO FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2% Distributions and 8% Payments Marquette County/Noquemenon Trails Network $ From the Office of the Tribal Council Treasurer Doreen Blaker Marquette Charter Township/Little Presque Isle State Park $ 10,000.00 Marquette Charter Township/Fire and Rescue Dept. $ 10,500.00 Marquette Area Public Schools/Title VII Native Amer. Educ. Prg. $ City of Negaunee/Great Lakes Recovery Center $ 5,000.00 Negaunee Township/Community Center Recreational Trail $ 5,000.00 Forsyth Township/Patrol Vehicle $ 14,603.67 Forsyth Township/Michigan State Police U.P.S.E.T. $ 20,000.00 Sands Township/Fire Department $ 10,443.00 The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community announces their recent gaming distributions Since 1993, the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community has been making bi-annual payments from the gaming proceeds of their casinos to local units of government and to the State of Michigan. These payments are 2% and 8% respectively and are derived from the net win from all Class III electronic games of chance commonly known as slot machines. The two-percent (2%) payments are made each May and November. Local units of Government may make requests throughout the year. To receive an award, the entity must first make a request in writing. For the period of April 1, 2016, through September 30, 2016, the total to be distributed to local units of government in Baraga County, which was derived from the Ojibwa Casino Resort—Baraga was $134,608.61. The payments approved by Tribal Council for this distribution are as follows: Baraga County $ 31,395.28 Baraga Area Schools $ 37,796.67 Baraga Area Schools/Baraga Youth Football Program $ 2,500.00 Baraga Township $ 12,646.92 Baraga Township/Bay Ambulance $ 15,000.00 Village of Baraga $ 9,722.39 L’Anse Area Schools $ 18,864.36 L’Anse Area Schools/C.J. Sullivan PTO $ 1,000.00 L’Anse Area Schools/Big Brothers Big Sisters $ 1,000.00 L’Anse Township $ 2,126.37 Village of L’Anse $ 1,556.62 Village of L’Anse/Meadowbrook Arena-L’Anse Hockey Assoc. $ 1,000.00 Distributions totaling $172,572.67 were made to local units of government in Marquette County that were derived from the Ojibwa Casino—Marquette for the same period as follows: City of Marquette/Hospitality House of the U.P. (Beacon House) $ 10,000.00 City of Marquette/Room At The Inn $ 5,000.00 Chocolay Township/Fire and Police Dept., Sewer Utility $ 50,000.00 Chocolay Township/Cedar Tree Institute $ 10,000.00 Marquette County/CAAM $ 5,026.00 Marquette County/Substance Abuse & Violence Prev/Video $ 3,000.00 (4) Niiwin 7,500.00 6,500.00 Eight percent (8%) payments are made to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. The November 2016 distribution for the Ojibwa Casino Resort-—Baraga totaled $538,434.44 and $690,290.68 for the Ojibwa Casino—Marquette. The next cycle of awards will be made in May 2017. Local units of government within Baraga or Marquette Counties may apply. Written requests received before March 31, 2017, will be considered. ATTENTION: ALL TRIBAL COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN Applications for Small Boat and Large Boat Commercial Fishing Licenses for the Year 2017-2018 Commercial Fishing Season are available at the License Department located in the KBIC Tribal Center. The new license year will begin: May 1, 2017. Applications must be returned to the Licensing/Motor Vehicle Office by: Friday, February 3, 2017. All applications for licenses will be reviewed and selected by the Tribal Council. All Tribal members who apply must have completed the required U.S. Food and Drug Administration Hazard Analysis and Critical Point (HACCP) Training and present a copy of the certificate with the application. A Boat Safety Fishing Vessel Examination with a certified official must be completed and that documentation must be provided with the application. The application also requests fishing vessel information including the vessel name, number, and length. For: Boat Safety Inspections contact the Tribal Police/Conservation Department at (906) 353-6626 to make an appointment or contact U.S. Coast Guard/Hancock at (906) 482-1520. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT Kelly A. Carlson (April 22, 1970—December 6, 2016) Kelly A. Carlson, age 46, of Baraga, MI, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Kelly was born April 22, 1970, in L’Anse, MI. She was a member of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. Kelly had been the supervisor of the Casino Gift Shop. Kelly is survived by her loving family — children: Jared, Jay, Jordanne, and Jenna; two grandchildren; her mother: Carol; four brothers and six sisters. She was preceded in death by her significant other: Daniel; son: Daniel Jr.; and her father: Donald. A memorial service for Kelly was held on 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2016, at the Zeba Community Hall, Zeba, MI. The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel of L’Anse, MI, assisted the family. Is your charitable organization planning on holding a raffle or selling raffle tickets on the L’Anse Indian Reservation? Federal law, through the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, granted Tribes exclusive right to regulate gaming activity on Indian lands. Even if you or the members of your organization are not tribal members, the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Gaming Commission has the authority to regulate your raffle. It is unlawful to game without a license. Please contact the KBIC Gaming Commission Office at (906) 353-4222 or stop by the office located at the Tribal Center for an application and a copy of the rules and regulations. Application deadline for submission of ALL Class I Drawings is 30 days and Class II Raffles is 60 days 16429 Bear Town, Rd. MI 49908 prior to your event. License Fee will be waived when the Baraga, (906) 353-4222 application is received within this timeline. William Eugene Emery Understanding Addiction and Avoiding Enablement (March 4, 1936—December 9, 2016) Free Training William Eugene Emery, age 80, of Zeba, MI, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016, at his home. He was born March 4, 1936, in L’Anse, MI, the son of William Emery and Margaret (Schofield) Sipe. In 1954, Gene graduated from Flandreau Indian School in South Dakota. He was in the US Air Force from 1954-58 during the Korean Conflict. He resided in Chicago for eight years where he worked as a general foreman for a hydraulic plant. He moved back to L’Anse and married Gretchen Knapp on July 19, 1975. Gene worked for the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC) running a construction training program for years and then various other jobs with the tribe. He was Chairman for two years and served on the council for over 30 years. Gene also worked for Celotex as a maintenance electrician for 20 years. He is a member of Zeba United Methodist Church, KBIC, Ojibwa Seniors, VFW Post 3897, and American Legion Post 444. Gene was on the Baraga County Veterans Board, Ojibwa Housing Commission, and the Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, going for rides in the woods, reading, and spending time with his dog Roxie. Surviving are his wife: Gretchen Emery of Zeba; daughter: Tracy Emery of Zeba; sister: Gwen Loonsfoot of Zeba; seven grandchildren: Josh Emery, Carmen Emery, Janelle (Veronica) Emery-Jossens, Melissa (Arlan) Boland, Amanda Furr, Lindsey (Greg) Loonsfoot, and Melanie Durant; 12 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death are his parents; baby son: William Eugene Jr.; daughter: Colleen Deroche; brothers:, James, Gerald, Ronald Emery; sisters: Beverly Ellsworth, Patricia Kemppainen, Mary Connor, Jacqueline Cote, Virginia Shalifoe; and a great granddaughter: Vanessa Joan. Visitation was held on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, from 10-11 a.m. at the Zeba Hall. The Baraga County Area Veterans conducted military rites at 11 a.m. under the direction of the American Legion Post 444. A memorial service followed with Rev. Stephen Rhoades officiating. Burial will be in the spring in the Pinery Cemetery. The Jacobson Funeral Home assisted the family. First Monday of the Month 5:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. Location: Hope Works Counseling 409 N. Main Street, L’Anse, MI Presented by: Mark Panasiewicz, Hope Works Counseling Sponsored by: KBIC Tribal Court This class is open to all family members and community members who want to learn about addiction and enablement. Enablement Prevention Training 5:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. This training teaches the difference between helping and enabling. It provides knowledge about alcoholism, addiction, and recovery. It teaches skills for coping with the addiction of someone close and how to best help and support.        Understand the importance of safe islands of sobriety and how the community can help create them. Learn the dynamics of enablement. Learn how enablement can affect a community. Build and strengthen values. Increase knowledge and understanding. Gain understanding of drug abuse and addiction. Learn how to support recovery. KBIC's Veterans organize and assist in local efforts supporting DAPL protestors Martha “Mardi” Mae Dakota (January 23, 1938—December 13, 2016) Martha “Mardi” Mae Dakota, age 78, of Baraga, MI, walked on, Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at her home. She was born January 23, 1938, in L’Anse, MI, the daughter to Marthalene DeCota. As a child, Mardi resided at the orphanage in Assinins and then lived with her grandmother Josephine. She later lived in Marquette, Oregon, and then returned to Baraga. Mardi was a member of KBIC and Ojibwa Seniors. She loved baking, especially her famous date cookies. She also enjoyed genealogy, pictures crafting, making dream catchers and regalia for her grandchildren, gardening, feeding her birds, and was computer savvy. Mardi adored her grandchildren; she raised Bobby and loved watching Paige at her concerts. Surviving are her son Darren Webb of Baraga; daughters: Gayle Britton of Newport News, VA, Janni Webb of Williamsburg, VA, and Becky WebbGraham of Marquette, MI; eight grandchildren: Joe, Toby, Mark, Danae, Gary, Stephanie, Paige, and Bobby; 12 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and special cousin Pete Shelafoe. Preceding her in death are her mother and a special cousin Donald Bawdin. Please join the family in a celebration of Mardi’s life on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at the Ojibwa Senior Center in Baraga from 11-1:00 p.m. for food and laughter. A graveside service will take place in the spring in the Assinins Cemetery. The Jacobson Funeral Home of L’Anse is assisting the family. Following the horrendous use of fire hoses on the protestors in sub freezing temperatures, KBIC's Veterans sprang into action to assist. A community meeting was organized and held on November 23, 2016, where it was decided to hold a goulash fundraising supper on December 2, 2016. The event raised over $500 for the Standing Rock Fund and several bags of clothing and supplies. The donated items were transported to Standing Rock by a member of the Vets on December 3, 2016. The Wiikwedong Ogitchidaa Society would like to extend a Chii Miigwech to all who helped or participated in making this worthy endeavor a big success. ~ submitted by Joe Eckerberg KBOCC Hosts Candidate Forum Picture by Lauri Denomie. Left to right, candidates: Elizabeth “Popcorn” Mayo, Lyndon Ekdahl, Don Messer, Jr., Rodney Loonsfoot, and Gary Loonsfoot, Jr. Five of the seven candidates vying for a seat on the Tribal Council participated in a “Tribal Candidate Forum” held on Thursday, December 1, 2016. The event was held at the Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College (KBOCC) Wabanung Campus in L’Anse and was hosted by KBOCC’s Anishinaabe Studies Department, Student Government, and the Tribal Government Class. Candidates were given a two minute period to answer each question which ranged from environmental issues, language, education, substance abuse, and government to government issues in relation to the recent Presidential election. Candidates were also given a chance to introduce themselves and make closing remarks. The event was organized by Denise Cadeau, Chairperson of the Student Government, with questions delivered by Aimee Emery, Student Government Vice President. Questions were submitted by KBOCC students. (5) Naanan Picture by Lauri Denomie. Ojibwa Senior Citizens’ Christmas Party was held Saturday, December 17, 2016, at the Zeba Community Hall. Approximately 150 seniors enjoyed the Christmas Dinner. Above: Philomena Ekdahl and Gary Loonsfoot, Sr. Right: William “Chill” Seppanen, Sr., Bruce LaPointe, Carol LaPointe, and (standing) Donald Stolp. Picture by Lauri Denomie. Santa Visits KBIC continued: Picture by Lauri Denomie. Picture by Lauri Denomie. Picture by Lauri Denomie. Reed Geroux tells Santa what he wants him to bring Christmas Eve. Dalin Connor enjoys his visit with Jolly St. Nick. Kylee LaPlante stopped by for a quick little visit with Santa. Picture by Lauri Denomie. Picture by Lauri Denomie. L to R, Siblings: Payton LeClaire, Khloe LeClaire, and Hunter Picard enjoy their visit with Santa. Picture by Lauri Denomie. Ugly Sweater Winners: Jeani Jaye Aho (2nd place) and DySean Allen (1st place). Picture by Lauri Denomie. Brothers: Jeremiah and Nathanael Kinnunen visit with Santa. (6) Ningodwaaswi Ojibwa Casino Projects Ground Breaking continued: The 33.5 million dollar Marquette Casino Project includes: a three-star hotel with 75 rooms, a 1200 seat entertainment complex, two restaurants, conference facility, and gaming space to accommodate 500 slot machines. Plans are to keep the current Marquette Casino’s doors open throughout the expansion project which has a September 2018 completion date scheduled. The Baraga Casino Project has a 6.5 million price tag and includes renovating the current building which includes rebuilding of the current Casino Bar. The restaurant and the Pressbox and Grill will also receive a facelift. The Baraga Casino will remain open throughout the endeavor with an anticipated February 2018 renovated completion date. Picture by Lauri Denomie. Hanna Harvala, KBIC’s Junior Princess, got to spend a little time visiting with Mr. Claus. Picture by Lauri Denomie. Marlia Grimm enjoys her visit with Santa. Picture by Courntey Swartz. Tribal Officials at the Marquette Casino Project Ground Breaking Ceremony. (7) Niizhwaaswi (8) Ishwaaswi (9) Zhaangaswi KEWEENAW BAY OJIBWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Spring 2017 ORIENTATION Thursday, January 5, 2017 4:30pm—7:00pm Wabanung Campus, Room 308 REGISTRATION FOR CLASSES IS NOW OPEN Spring Semester courses start January 9, 2017 For more information: Call Admissions 906-524-8301 or Advising 906-524-8313 Student Orientation Activities will Include:  Welcome Session Information  Student Services Presentation  Individual Advising Sessions  Ready, Set, Go Technology & KBOCC Web Portal  Building Tour  Social Gathering with Refreshments Provided Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Employment Opportunities http://www.kbic-nsn.gov/html/personnel.htm For current job listings, complete job announcements, applications, and closing dates contact: KBIC Personnel Department, 16429 Bear Town Road, Baraga, MI 49908-9210 or 906-353-6623, ext 4176 or 4140 or visit: www.kbic-nsn.gov.      Survivor Advocate Worker, OVW, (full-time), 1/6/2017 Chores Services Worker, Housing, (part-time), 1/4/2017 Physician/Medical Director, DHHS, (full-time), open until filled Law Clerk, Office of the Attorney, (full-time, temporary), open until filled Tribal Assistant Attorney (full-time), Office of the Attorney, open until filled On-call positions (open continuous): Pharmacy Technician, Facility Attendant, Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Internal Sales Specialist, Pharmacist, Receptionist/Clerical Worker, Fill-in Receptionist, Board Operator, Cashier, Account Executive/Sales, Community Service Supervisor, Unit Manager (Newday), Unit Manager (OVW), Van Driver, Cleaning Person, Natural Resources Technician. For complete job announcement and application requirements contact: KBIC Personnel Department, 16429 Bear Town Road, Baraga, Michigan, 49908. (906)353-6623, ext. 4176 or 4140, or visit us at www.kbic-nsn.gov. January 2017 Calendar Events     Jan. 1: New Years Holiday, Gov’t offices closed; Jan. 7: Reg. Sat. Council Meeting, 9 am, Ojibwa Casino Conference Room, Baraga; Jan. 16: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, Gov’t offices closed; Jan. 28: 13th Annual Winter Traditional Powwow. ~ submitted by newsletter editor (10) Midaaswi FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS (FDPIR) FY 2016 NET MONTHLY INCOME STANDARDS* (Effective Oct. 1, 2015 to Sept. 30, 2016) *The net monthly income standard for each household size is the sum of the applicable Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) net monthly income standard and the applicable SNAP standard deduction. 48 Contiguous United States: Household Size Use this amount SNAP Net Monthly Income Standard SNAP Standard Deduction FDPIR Net Monthly Income Standard 1 $ 981 + $155 = $1,136 2 $1,328 + $155 = $1,483 3 $1,675 + $155 = $1,830 4 $2,021 + $168 = $2,189 5 $2,368 + $197 = $2,565 6 $2,715 + $226 = $2,941 7 $3,061 + $226 = $3,287 8 $3,408 + $226 = $3,634 Each additional member + $347 Alaska: Use this amount Household Size SNAP Net Monthly Income Standard SNAP Standard Deduction FDPIR Net Monthly Income Standard 1 $1,227 + $265 = $1,492 2 $1,660 + $265 = $1,925 3 $2,094 + $265 = $2,359 4 $2,527 + $265 = $2,792 5 $2,960 + $265 = $3,225 6 $3,394 + $282 = $3,676 7 $3,827 + $282 = $4,109 8 $4,260 + $282 = $4,542 Each additional member + $434 OJIWEMOWIN GICHI MANIDOO GIIZIS— GREAT SPIRIT MOON MONTH—JANUARY WHAT: An indoor walking program. WHEN: Beginning Monday, December 5, 2016, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm on weekdays (excluding holidays, or snow days) through Friday, April 7, 2017. Only work day activity will count toward earning Prizes. WORD LIST mamaangipon akwawaa goon gisinaa aagime zhooshkwaadae goonikaa odaabaan webaaagonaan nagwaazh giigoonh mikwamiikaa WHERE: The KBOCC Gymnasium. WHO: Anyone who would like to stay active through the winter months. WHY: Everyone should participate in at least 30 minutes of Physical activity 5 times a week to stay fit. Earn prizes for every ten times you walk. Grab a buddy and walk during your lunch break, be sure to bring a sack lunch and leave a few minutes to eat! Contact Popcorn at 353-4531 or popcorn@kbic-nsn.gov for a log information or to redeem your prize. This is a tobacco free event. Program sponsored by CDC/REACH Journey to wellness, and KBIC Youth. The language page was designed from reference of The Ojibwe People’s Dictionary at http;//ojibwe.lib.umn.edu. m a m a n g p o n i m m e m k d o a a g i m e o n a g a ~ submitted by Lauri Denomie, Newsletter Editor n o o a a k i i m a w k i m a n k a a n h s s k w w h a g i s _ _ _ a (cold weather) a b c g n j m l i x w a z a z _ _ _ s h k w _ _ d _ e (skates) n a a b a a d o o n s w t n a a _ _ _ e (snowshoe) o b a e g f k z o p a a q g n _ g w _ a z _ (snare) g g k r w t y o j i i a w i a b i n a x g w q r k l c p a a n o a p w e b g i p k o a w o w z w j d e r m x g n m i _ _ a _ _ _ k _ a (much ice) b m o o h n o o g i i g y q a k _ _ w _ a (fish through ice with spear) e t g y x b w a a f g p o d m _ _ _ a n g i p o _ (big snowflakes) w z h o o s h k w a a d a e o d _ _ b _ _ n (sleigh) g _ o _ (snow) g i _ g _ _ _ h (fish) g _ o n _ _ _ a (a lot of snow) w_ _ a a a g _ n a _ n (snow shovel) (11) Ashi bezhig Fall Surveys Target Assessment of Lake Trout And Bring Eggs Back to KBIC Aquaculture. Keweenaw Bay Indian Community’s Natural Resource Department (KBIC-NRD) staff successfully visited and surveyed two of the most critical Lake Trout spawning reefs in the Keweenaw Bay Region. Following standardized methods, we were able to assess over 600 fish for these efforts. Data collections regarding length, weight, lamprey attack rate, overall condition, fin-clip absence/ presence, spawning health, condition, and approximate ages, were conducted. One of the primary objectives of this annual study is to tag and release at least 100 individual adult Lake Trout from each refuge area, and this was accomplished in 2016. KBIC-NRD Fall Survey Crew (left to right; Peter Morin, Justin Woodruff, Karen Andersen, Gene Mensch, and Patrick LaPointe). New KBIC-NRD Environmental Response Specialist, Justin Woodruff, with a newly captured and tagged adult lake trout, just before release. Permit No. 62 U.S Postage PAID Big Rapids, MI 49307 Keweenaw Bay Indian Community 16429 Bear Town Rd-Baraga, Mi 49908-9210 PRE-SORT STANDARD (12) Ashi Niizh In addition to individual Lake Trout tagging and assessment, crews collected and fertilized wild eggs from over 40 spawning females to return to the KBIC Hatchery for our Aquaculture Program. Although difficult to offer a precise estimate of egg numbers until they develop further, an initial estimate of 30,000 eggs returned for hatchery rearing has been noted (conservative estimate). Please feel free to contact KBIC-NRD for more information on this or other projects. (906) 524-5757 Left: KBIC-NRD staff Patrick LaPointe and Karen Andersen take steps to disinfect newly collected and fertilized lake trout eggs from Traverse Island Refuge. KEWEENAW BAY INDIAN COMMUNITY OFFICE OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES 472 N. Superior Ave. • Baraga, MI 49908 In Tribal Court Building Phone: 906-353-4566 • Fax: 906-353-8132 • E-mail: ocss@kbic-nsn.gov “Your Children…Our Priority” We provide the following services:  Establishment, Enforcement and Modification of Child Support Orders  Paternity Establishment  Location of Custodial and Non-Custodial Parents  Community Education --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Akeweenaw_bay%3Ab535b06b67f95663. Public record. Not legal advice.