(You All Know About the (2004)

Giikendaam

Chiwiikwegamag

(You All Know About the

Keweenaw Bay Indian

Community)

107 Beartown Rd

Baraga, Mi 49908

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

Features In This Issue

Update on Lands of the KBIC

KBOCC Offers a Native American

Studies Associate’s Degree

August 25th Community Meeting

Honoring Our Children’s Future

Conference Agenda

KBIC Princess Perspective

Ojibwa Housing Authority Homeowner Program

KBIC Elders Honored

Mining Exploration Returns to

Area

August 2004

Issue 3

Aniin,

We as a tribe continue to work

Welcome to our August issue together and as the articles and stoof KBIC News. The weather has ries in our paper show we are takcooled a bit and the leaves are be- ing on greater things and growing

ginning to change. Our cover story as a united tribe. We appreciate

details the August 7th Tribal Coun- your continued support.

cil meeting agenda.

The highlights of the August

Miigwech,

7th council meeting are as follows:

The KBIC Tribal Council

• Vehicle Titling

• Proposed Primary Elections

• Community Building Update and Naming

• Opening of the American

Indian Museum

August 7th Council Meeting

Our Council Members at Work

The meeting began at 9:00 a.m. carried the KBIC Veteran’s staff was carried.

August 7th 2004 with invocation. for the Saturday night Grand Entry.

Motion was made by Fred DaRoll Call.

After queries made about the kota to approve the CEO’s report

Absent: Ann Misegan

posting of the Titling of Vehicles for July 2004. Supported by WarDeclaration of Quorum.

position and the Titling of Vehi- ren Swartz, Jr. Ten in favor and

Approval of Agenda.

cles process Motion was made by Motion was carried.

Chairman’s Report:

Warren Swartz, Jr. to have Violet

Recognized Scheduled IndiChairman Emery gave the Friisval-Ayres search and draft an viduals/Delegations:

Opening Welcome at the Grand ordinance for the Titling of VehiChristopher Loonsfoot - FundOpening of the 26th Annual Pow- cles. Supported by Michael ing Request.

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wow in Baraga. Chairman Emery LaFernier, Sr. Ten in favor, Motion

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the election of the candidates for motel room.

Motion was made by Doreen

Christopher requested addi- Tribal Council. The purpose of the

tional funding to attend tryouts for Resolution is to ask the people if Blaker to approve a motel room if

Stanley Spruce’s plans for staying

a Native American Professional this is what they want.

Motion was made by Susan with his relatives during the openBasketball Team that would be held

in Phoenix, Arizona on August 21, LaFernier to table Resolution KB ing of the American Indian Mu2004. Christopher saved $600.00 of 1312 - 2004 until 45 days before seum in Washington, D.C. falls

the $1,389.00 and requested the the general election and to have the through. Supported by Elizabeth

balance of $789.00 to cover the cost Election Committee hold informa- Mayo. Ten in favor and the Motion

of his transportation, lodging, food tional meetings with the public. carried.

Meeting Adjourned.

Supported by Larry Denomie III.

and entry fee.

Motion was made by Larry De- Eight in favor and two opposed

nomie III to approve $789.00 for (Warren Swartz, Jr., Jennifer MiseChristopher Loonsfoot to be able to gan). The Motion was carried.

2. Debra Parrish - Building

try out for the Native American

Professional Basketball Team. Sup- Name:.

Debra stated that only one name

ported by Fred Dakota. Ten in favor

has been submitted for the Naming

and Motion was carried.

of the Building. Debra was the only

Old Business:

1. Election Committee - Reso- one that submitted the name of the

lution KB 1312 - 2004 - Four Directions. An Ojibwa name The Education Department is pleased

Election Time Line (if nec- was requested and would be to announce the following eight KBIC

college graduates for the 2003-04 aca“Niiwin Gakeyaa”.

essary) - Election Details.

Motion was made by Warren demic year:

Kim Klopstein, Chairwoman of

the KBIC Election committee pre- Swartz, Jr. to call the Community

Karen Andersen, Associate’s Degree,

sented Resolution KB 1312 - 2004, Center Building the Four Directions Gogebic Community College, Liberal

regarding primary elections. The including the Ojibwa name of Nii- Arts

question to the people would be win Gakeaa. Supported by Michael Jean Duschaine, Associate’s Degree,

“Do you support a Primary Election LaFernier, Sr. Ten in favor and the Gogebic Community College, Social

in the L’Anse and Baraga Districts, Motion was carried.

Work

Debra Parrish would like to see Amanda Irwin, Associate’s Degree,

to be held in advance of the General

Election, for the purpose of Nomi- her $100.00 for winning the contest Bay de Noc Community College, Businating candidates for Tribal Coun- is donated to the building plaque ness

cil who will then be elected to the and to have the KBIC Youth Club Lily Leinonen, Associate’s Degree,

Gogebic Community College, BusiTribal Council at the General Elec- on it.

3. Doreen Blaker - Opening of ness

tion by a majority vote of eligible

Diana Shannon, Associate’s Degree,

the American Indian Museum.

voters in the Community?”

Goegbic Community College, BusiDoreen stated that the Council ness

Jennifer Misegan read part of

Resolution KB 1312 - 2004 under had approved Stanley Spruce to Joe Spruce, Associate’s Degree, Gogethe Whereas Article IV, Section 4 bring the Eagle Staff to the opening bic Community College, Criminal Jusof the Constitution provides that the of the American Indian Museum in tice

L’Anse and Baraga Districts shall Washington, D.C. in September Robin Gilbert, Spring Arbor Univerformulate their own rules regarding 2004. Stanley had made plans to sity, Bachelor’s Degree, Family Edunominations and candidates for the stay at a relatives during the time he cation

Tribal Council; and Whereas the was to be representing the Ke- Violet Friisvall Ayres, Master’s DeL’Anse and Baraga Districts have weenaw Bay Indian Community, gree, Northern Michigan University,

been inactive for many years and however, plans had fallen through. Public Administration

the Community has enacted an Doreen was looking for the Council Congratulations to all of our graduates.

election ordinance to provide for for approval to pay for Stanley’s

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The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community now owns 3215± acres in fee simple. These lands are in the process of being placed in trust. The U.S. Government holds 6,383 acres in trust for the Keweenaw Bay Indian

Community and 8,073 acres in restricted status for individual Indians. Since the Tribe’s inclusion in the Indian Land Consolidation Project, the U.S. DOI, Bureau of Indian Affairs has made purchases of more than

$2.1 million of these fractionated lands for the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community.

PUBLIC NOTICE

TO OWNERS OF UNDIVIDED INTERESTS IN THE ALLOTMENTS OF THE L’ANSE INDIAN

RESERVATION

The Bureau of Indian Affairs has been authorized by Congress to purchase undivided fractional interests to

address the severe problem of fractionated ownership. With the support of the Tribal Council of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, the Bureau of Indian Affairs has initiated a land consolidation project to aggregate undivided fractional interests in Indian trust allotments on the L’Anse Indian Reservation. Per this notice, the Great Lakes Agency located at 615 Main Street West, Ashland, Wisconsin, 54806, Telephone

(715) 682-4772, is now accepting applications for the sale of undivided fractional interests in trust allotments within the L’Anse Indian Reservation on behalf of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. The

sale of these interests is voluntary and the purchase will be at estimated fair market value. All interests will be

purchased by the Federal Government and will be held in trust for the benefit of the Keweenaw Bay Indian

Community. If a current land owner in any of these trust allotments wishes to sell their interests to the Community or wants to purchase interests in the allotment, that owner is encouraged to contact the above Bureau of

Indian Affairs office.

Submitted by: Jason Ayres

KBOCC Begins It’s 6th Year The new Niiwinakeaa (Four Direc- the College’s Preliminary Informations) Center will be the new base tion Form report. Through this,

of Educating

of operations for the college. The KBOCC has been warranted an onnew facilities include a gymnasium, site visit and authorized to proceed

The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa classrooms, fitness center, game with the Self-Study Report by the

Community College will be starting room, kitchen/commons area, dis- accreditation panel. This brings the

its sixth year, after being reorgan- tance learning lab, Geographic In- Tribal College another step closer

ized in 1998, on August 30. The formation Systems (GIS) Lab, com- to becoming an accredited instituacademic year will bring about puter lab and faculty and staff of- tion.

KBOCC is open to the public.

many new changes and opportuni- fices. The new look of the college

All

community members are enwill

strengthen

the

already

strong,

ties for students and community

members alike. A new addition to community oriented programs. Pro- couraged to be a part of the new era

the college’s academic curriculum grams such as Destiny-diabetes pre- of education in the community.

is the establishment of a Native vention, Native American Aware- High school juniors and seniors,

American Studies Associate’s De- ness, Nutrition/Ojibwa Foods and with a “B” average or higher, are

gree under the Liberal Arts pro- the American Indian Science and eligible for enrollment as Advanced

gram. KBOCC feels that bringing Engineering Society (AISES) stu- Secondary students also. Credit

awareness and knowledge of An- dent group will also benefit from Transfer agreements have been

ishinaabe traditions to the commu- the resources that will be available. reached with Finlandia University,

To go along with the new facili- Northern Michigan University,

nity is a vital role for the college.

ties

and classes, the college has re- Michigan Technological University

With the establishment of the new

ceived

some good news regarding and Gogebic Community College.

degree, many more resources will

open up to ensure that native tradi- accreditation. The Higher Learning For more information about the coltions are passed on and embraced. Commission of the North Central lege or being admitted to KBOCC,

The 2004 Fall Semester brings Association of Colleges and contact Robin Chosa, Admissions

on a major change for the college. Schools has reviewed and accepted Counselor at 353-8161.

By Robin Chosa

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Donna Sackett, from the Plan- nity College. There are many new

ning & Development Office, gave classes, new programs and new

an overview of the First Step Pro- staff in our growing community

gram for small business develop- college. For more information,

ment counseling. The program is in contact the KBOCC at 524-8161.

There were nearly 50 its fifth year of being offered by A brief update on the progress of

people in attendance KBIC for Tribal members and for the Constitutional Convention was

from the Tribal Baraga County residents. Confi- also given by Debbie Parrish.

Community. Speak- dential counseling is offered to asFred Dakota, Tribal Councilers included:

sist clients in the development of a man, provided the audience with a

Todd Warner & business plan to start, buy or build review of the Canal Act Lands

Mike Sladewski, a business, or to expand your exist- Claim, and the progress the Tribe

staff

from

the ing business. The counselor can is making with the issue. Meetings

KBDNR, reviewed offer assistance in such things as are held on Wednesdays at 1 PM,

the Sand Point mas- identifying and managing re- for those interested. Contact Jerry

ter plan, and updated sources, exploration of new mar- Magnant Keweenaw Bay Outfitters

the community on kets, designing business systems, for more information.

the clean-up timeline providing you with an “idea”

Debbie Williamson, TERO Cofor the stamps sands sounding board, and identifying ordinator, gave an overview of the

on the beach. For financing. The counselor visits one variety of programs and services

more information, day a month. Contact Donna to provided to Tribal members

contact the KBDNR make an appointment at 353-4115. through the Tribal Employee

at 524-5757.

Kathy Mayo, Health Educator, Rights Office. Among the many

Jesse Luttenton, from the Plan- presented an overview of the dia- efforts of the TERO are a jobs

ning & Development Office, re- betes related programming avail- skills bank, training and certificaviewed the assesment on the Sand able to Tribal members, as well as tion opportunities, job search and

Point Lighthouse, and passed out provided meeting attendants with a placement, and enforcement for

surveys for the community to have wide variety of handouts, articles, Indian Preference. Contact Debbie

input on the future use and/or de- recipes and health-focused maga- at the Tribal Center at 353-6623,

velopment. One question of con- zines. Kathy also discussed a new extension 4167.

cern for the community is the at- weight management program that

Jesse Luttenton finished out the

tached porch, which is NOT part of will run for 6 weeks, with limited meeting with a short overview of

the original building. Should it be participation space available. To the Community Comprehensive

left on or taken off. Contact the register for the weight management Planning process. The survey on

P&D Office to pick up or drop off program or for more information the back of the "Why do you live/

a Lighthouse Survey. Contact Jesse on healthy programs contact Kathy don't you live on the Reservation"

at 353-4133.

at the Tribal Health Center at 353- Contest was the beginning of the

Natalie Mleko, Home Owner- 8666, extension 4519.

process. Those who responded

ship Coordinator, from Ojibwa

Debbie Parrish, KBOCC Presi- ranked the ten most important valHousing discussed home owner- dent, gave the audience an update ues to them as a community memship programs offered by OHA. on the new Four Directions ber. Preliminary results indicated

There are several, some with in- "Niiwin Gakeyaa" Community Fa- that the number one choice for

come guidelines, some without, as cility. Plans are for an opening Tribal members, living both on and

well as a home ownership program ceremony in mid-to-late Septem- off the Reservation, was Strong

for veterans. There is also assis- ber. Watch for flyers and an- Families. For those living on the

tance for renovation and for credit nouncements for more details. Reservation, their number two

repair. Contact Natalie at 524- Debbie also discussed the new pro- choice was Sovereignty, and the

5514.

gramming available this fall at the number three choice was Ojibwe

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Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Commu-

August 25th

Community

Meeting

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$25 Dennis Gerard of L’Anse.

"I live here because I was born

Tradition and Culture. The second

place choice for those living off the and raised here. My family lives

Reservation was Ojibwe Traditions here and I was able to get a decent

and Culture, followed by their num- job so I could stay here.”

ber three choice of Respect. The

Off

Reservation

The First Step program is definal results will be presented at the $100 Emily Rastello of Laurium,

next Community Meeting to be Michigan "I live in Laurium, signed to assist Tribal and nonheld on Wednesday, September Michigan, about one hour away. I Tribal residents of Baraga County

29th at 6:00 PM in the Chippewa used to live in L'Anse as a child. interested in starting a new busiRooms of the Ojibwe Casino. The My sister and mother decided to ness, buying a current business or

final event of the the evening was move to Laurium. I live in the expanding an existing business.

the Contest drawings. The results of house now and always since I came The service provides free, confidenthe contest are listed below, with here. I have now joined the Senior tial & one-on-one business develtheir respective answers. All of the Citizens in Baraga and I come opment counseling services through

responses received were posted at down to visit a lot friends I have collaborative efforts of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community,

met over the years. Thank you."

the meeting for everyone to read.

$50

Lisa Peters of Harrison, Baraga Village and 1st Step, Inc.

Please join us on September

29th to hear more news on the Michigan

Whether you need help in develop"My father (William Geroux) ing your business plan, completing

Community Comprehensive Planning process, completed results of could not find work we moved to legal forms or assistance in develthe survey and news from Tribal Mt. Pleasant Reservation (Saginaw oping refinancing plans, our busiprograms and services. See you Chippewa Indian Tribe) he passed ness counselor can offer his assisand I have a job and family tance and expertise in a relaxed atthere! Bring a friend or two!

here. The department I work for is mosphere.

Attached are the results.

Our certified small business

The “Why do you/don’t you” ‘At-large.’ This department does

programming for its members that counselor is available for appointContest Winners

LIVE Off Reservation. They pride ments on a monthly basis. ApOn Reservation $100 Kevin Perrault of L'Anse themselves in giving all its mem- pointments can be made by calling

"I live on the Reservation be- bers the same programming. My Donna Sackett at 906-353-4115.

cause: It is my home. Family/ position is Elders Advocate. My

Friends. Beautiful area. Want to main focus is to service the Off

be part of the community. Growth Reservation Tribal Elders."

Birth Announcements

$25 Josephine LaPointe of

and improvement for future generaAn

8 lbs, 19 inch tall boy, Bryce Myles

L'Anse

tions."

Chosa was born to Brent Chosa &

"Because I love living at the

$50 Bill Cardinal of Baraga

Amanda Goggleye on August 6, 2004 at

Hibbing Hospital, Hibbing MN, Brent is

"I grew up in this area and it same residence for 25 years and

the son of Donald & Karlene Chosa

was always my intent to return and would never want to move."

$25 William Swartz of L'Anse

live here. Our tribe has made long

A 7 lbs 12 oz, 19 inch tall boy, Dante

Xaviar Loonsfoot, was born to Gary

"I live approximately 200 yards

strides in providing for and protectLoonsfoot,

Jr. & Peggy Lynn Minton on

ing our Tribal members' rights. I of the Reservation because water

August 30, 2004 at Bell Memorial Hospiam proud to be a member of the front property of my choice wasn't

tal.

Keweenaw Bay Indian Commu- available upon my retirement. I

An 8 lbs 11 oz, 21 1/4 inch tall boy,

believe the Reservation boundaries

nity."

Gabriel Alexander McVean, was born to

$25 Weylan Haataja of L’Anse. should be returned to the original

Marla Durant-McVean & David

McVean,on August 27, 2004. Marla is

"Because my mother and father survey."

the daughter of Melvin Durant

live in Zeba and do no plan to leave

Submitted by Jesse Luttenton

Zeba, and my children love to visit

their grandparents on weekends.”

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Breaking Through the Barriers Toward More Effective

Understanding, Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse.

Presented by: Project Making Medicine - IHS Training in the Treatment of Physical and Sexual Abuse, Center on Children Abuse

and Neglect, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center.

Date:

Thursday October 14, 2004 and Friday October 15, 2004

Location:

Ojibwa Senior Citizens Center at 208 N. Main Street, Baraga, MI 49908

Sponsors: Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Department of Health and Human Services, Tribal Social Services, and Substance

Abuse Programs.

One of the major barriers toward preventing and treating child abuse and neglect is silence. The goal of this conference is to increase

the level of awareness, understanding and conversation about the issues involved.

The conference is intended for all adult community members ( for example, parents, grandparents), as well as professionals

(mental and behavioral health, medicine and public health, social services, educators, day care providers, etc).

Presenters

Delores Subia BigFoot, Ph.D.

Dr. BigFoot is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. She is the Director of Project Making Medicine. She is a trainer and consultant on multi cultural issues in prevention, intervention, and treatment of American Indian families, including parenting, family violence, and mental health, Dr. BigFoot is recognized

for her efforts to bring traditional Indian practices into services delivery for Native American communities. Dr. BigFoot is an enrolled member of the Caddo Tribe of Oklahoma and is also of Aztec and Mexican Heritage.

Lorena Burris, Ph.D.

Dr. Burris is a Core Faculty member with Project Making Medicine and a Research Associate at the Center on Child Abuse and

Neglect in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Dr. Burris has worked with Native

American adults and children in assessment and treatment of mental health problems that included substance abuse and children's

behavior problems. Dr. Burris is a member of the Osage Tribe in Oklahoma.

Agenda

Thursday October 14, 2004

Friday October 15, 2004

7:45-8:30 a.m. Registration

8:30 a.m.

Opening Ceremony

9:00a.m.

Overview of Child Abuse and neglect: Definitions,

Incidence and Indicators.

12:00 p.m.

Lunch (traditional feast provided)

1:30p.m.

Apporpriate/inapropriate Sexual Behavior in Children

3:00p.m.

Break

3:15p.m.

Traditional Parenting Practices

4:30p.m.

Evaluation and Closing

8:00a.m.

Registration

8:30a.m.

Opening Ceremony

9:00a.m.

Trauma and Abuse-Focused Therapy for Children

10:45a.m.

Break

11:00a.m.

Relationship Between Child Abuse , Violence and

Substance Abuse

12:30p.m.

Lunch (on your own)

2:00p.m.

What is Prevention and How does it work?

3:00p.m.

Break

3:15p.m.

Local Services/How to Report/ What Happens

when you report.

4:30p.m.

Evaluation and Closing

Registration Information

Registration is free, and lunch will be provided on Thursday, however

slots are limited.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED:

Please register by October 4, 2004 to reserve a seat and Thursdays lunch.

To Register: Please call Nancy or Judy at Tribal Social Services, 906353-4201 by October 4, 2004

Continuing Education Credits: 12 CEU Contact Hours for substance

abuse counselors applied for.

For Hotel Accommodations please call;

Ojibwa Casino Resort Motel (906) 353-7611 or

Best Western, Lakeside Inn (906) 353-7123

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available to the community, so they

can get to know me and understand me

better, is another thing that I want to

try to do. That can mean a lot of things

because there are a lot of ways to get

involved in the community. And finally, I want to expose myself to other

tribes for more representation of the

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community.

My plans as princess are things

that involve the elders and the youth.

My goal is to keep the youth together

and active in the community. I also

wish to help motivate youth to do more

for our elders.

For the youth, I want to help plan

more activities and more ways to raise

money with the youth club. I think it

would be great if we could make more

things for the youth to do around our

community throughout the year. I also

The

Princess

Perspective

want to help in raising money for all

Front: Waba Sandman-Shelifoe. Back: Lori A.

Sherman

the youth to have fun, and having

By: Cody C. Blue

money to spend for your youth club

and supplies always helps too.

Aniin!

KBIC Women Honored

For the elders, I would like to set

My

name

is

Cody

Chantelle

Blue.

Lori Sherman MTU Native Ameriup some sort of arrangement with the

I

am

this

year’s

Ms.

Keweenaw

Bay

can Outreach Coordinator and Waba

youth club where we can help them out

Sandman-Shelifoe, both members of and representative of our tribe. I live in

if they are interested. I would like to

KBIC were selected by the National Zeba, Michigan. I was born in Bemidtalk to the youth club and see if I can

Indian Women's Health Resource Cen- jii, Minnesota, and I grew up in Zeba. I

get some volunteers to maybe do some

ter (NIWHRC) to participate in a Men- am 16 years old, and I attend L’Anse

simple chores periodically through the

High

School.

I

am

excited

to

take

this

tor Celebration held in Santa Ana

year. It would be doing things like

responsibility

of

representing

our

tribe

Pueblo, New Mexico. Their mentoring

painting, taking out the garbage, mowfor

this

year.

experience was one of the most outThe values I’m learning and keep- ing lawns, shoveling snow, and maybe

standing of the many Native American

some light cleaning around the house. I

women participating from across the ing in mind while holding this title are

would like to get youth volunteers to

US. Included in the celebration is a important to me. Honoring our culture

sign up to do this for elders in most

and

traditions,

to

me,

means

doing

video documentary and monograph.

need of assistance. I will try to update

things

like

dancing

at

pow-wows

and

Waba, who is a Freshman at Alaska

the senior citizens of the Keweenaw

staying

on

the

right

path,

help

teach

Christian College, sang for the backBay Indian Community if these plans

ground music of this video documen- what we know to the little ones, and

are carried out.

tary. Because of their successful pres- learn things about our native way from

So, these are my plans and goals of

entation they have been asked to pre- our elders. You know, keep the tradithis year. I hope I make the community

tions

going

in

any

way

you

can.

Setsent to a group of Native Women in

proud that they chose me to represent

Oklahoma who will be participating in ting good examples, and being a good

our tribe. I consider it a great honor

role

model

for

those

you

look

up

to

this year's NIWHRC mentoring program. Lori was honored with a shawl you. This is another very important and responsibility that I will take

embroidered with "2004 Outstanding value to me. I do plan to follow the seriously.

Mentor of the Year", while Waba re- right path in life, and set good examMegwetch!

ceived a scholarship towards her edu- ples. The youth that look up to you are

cation. Lori A. Sherman MTU/Native so important to how our people are

American Outreach 1400 Townsend going to be in the future. So keep beDrive Houghton, MI. 49931 (906) 487- ing a good person to look up to, learn

from, and follow. Making myself

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• VA Loans: Charlie Sliger the availability of funds. This program

works at the American Legion Building follows income guidelines.

Down Payment Assistance: The

in L’Anse, MI. Charlie is a Native

American Veteran from Baraga application process begins in March

The Ojibwa Housing Authority County. He has information on VA for this program. Applicants that are

offers assistance in several areas re- loans along with other benefits avail- pre-approved for loans are the first to

be assisted. Awards are made accordlated to homeownership. Our goal is able to veterans.

ing to availability of funds. This pro•

USDA

Loans:

The

USDA

ofto assist Tribal Members in becoming

gram follows income guidelines also.

fers

both

home

mortgage

and

home

homeowners and also to assist current

We are happy to report that

homeowners in being able to keep their repair loans. These loans are procOjibwa

Housing sold the first home

homes in decent and safe living condi- essed through the Sault Ste. Marie oftion. The services that are available fice. There are income guidelines for that they built on Beartown Road to

the program. There is no down pay- Martha Dakota, a member of the Keinclude the following:

Homebuyer Training Session: ment required. Payment assistance weenaw Bay Indian Community. The

Sessions are held several times a year subsidy is offered to eligible applicants building of the home was a joint effort

and are also available on a one on one and the loans are FIXED RATE for the with students from the Baraga Area

schools assisting and gaining experibasis. The goal of the session is to entire period of the loan.

• Section 184 Indian Housing ence in the area of carpentry.

provide information on what steps an

For assistance or information unLoan

Guarantee Program: There are

individual will take when applying for

der

the

OHA Homeowner Program

a

number

of

lending

agencies

that

a home loan, the types of loans availcontact

Natalie Mleko, Homeowner

able and assistance with credit issues work with this program. Section 184 is

Program

Coordinator or Christine

or any problems that may occur. Also a 100% guarantee to the lender if the

LaPointe,

Customer Service Coordinaavailable is information on lending homebuyer forecloses on the home.

agencies that work specifically with The program offers home mortgage tor.

Tutoring will begin in the Zeba

Tribal Members purchasing homes on loans and home repair loans. RefiAnnex

on Mondays and Wednesdays

nancing

is

also

available.

This

loan

is

trust, leased or fee simple land.

starting

September 13, 2004 from 3:30

Homebuyer Information Ses- also a FIXED RATE for the entire peto

4:30.

Ages

8 thru 12 (grades 1sions: Sessions are held bringing in riod of the loan.

6).

If

you

have

any questions call

Rehabilitation Program: Each

professionals from a variety of lending

Christine

at

524-5514.

agencies to provide information on year beginning in January, the HousBudgeting Skills are available eiwhat types of loans each agency offers. ing Authority takes applications from

ther

with an office visit or home

Tribal

Members

needing

assistance

in

Some of the agencies are as follows:

visit.

Contact Christine LaPointe at 524the area of home repairs. We assist as

5514.

many families as possible according to

Ojibwa Housing Authority

Homeowner Program

KBIC Youth Schedule of Events

September:

Schools.

25th: Youth Committee Meeting, 5 p.m. New Recrea4th: KBICYC/MTU Sponsors Lisa Odjig@Baraga Area

tional Bldg.

Schools.

29th: Last day to submit requests to KBIC Youth Direc- 4th: Youth Committee Meeting. 5 p.m. Rec. Bldg.

5th: Speakers Forum@MTU.

tor.

30th: Last day of fiscal year.

6th & 7th: MTU Powwow.

20th: Youth Dance@Rec. Bldg. 5-8 p.m., Ages 0-11

yrs. 9-12 a.m. Ages 12s and up.

October:

2nd: Youth Dance @ Rec. Bldg. 5-8 p.m. Age 0-11

years. 9-12 p.m. Ages 12 & up.

December:

4th: Youth “Club” Meeting. 5 p.m. Rec. Bldg.

2nd: Youth Committee Meeting. 5 p.m. Rec. Bldg.

7th: Youth Committee Meeting. 5 p.m. Rec. Bldg.

4th: KBIC Youth Christmas Party@Rec. Bldg. Time

30th: Halloween Party & Dance. Time TBA. Rec. Bldg. TBA.

6th: Youth “Club” Meeting. 5 p.m. Rec. Bldg.

18th: Youth Dance@Rec. Bldg. 5-8 p.m. Ages 0-11 yrs.

November:

1st: Youth “Club” Meeting. 5 p.m. Rec. Bldg.

9-12 a.m. Ages 12 and up.

3rd: KBICYC/MTU Sponsors Lisa Odjig@L’anse Area

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Congratulations to

4 Elders Honored at the

August 2004

KBIC Powwow

Loretta Mae Hugo, of Zeba, was born on

April 14, 1936 in Waukegan, Illinois. Her parents were John Hugo II and Isabelle Asher

Hugo. Loretta’s sisters, Honey and Jessie, and

brother, Lloyd, have all walked on into the

spirit world. She and her brother John are the

remaining children of the original KBIC Hugo

family.

Loretta graduated from L’Anse High

School in 1954, and from Haskell Indian Institute in Lawrence, Kansas with a 2-year business

certificate in 1956. Her first job in 1956 was for

the BIA in Parker, Arizona. Upon returning to

L’Anse, she worked for the Turner Construction Company and Baraga County Memorial

Hospital until 1972.

In August 1972, Loretta began working for

the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community as the

Scholarship Director for the BIA Higher Education Program until 1985, and continued to work

in various capacities for the Tribe until January

1990 when she went back to school at Haskell

Indian Junior College. She returned to work for

the Tribe in October 1991, and was employed

with the Ojibwa Enterprises as Payroll Clerk

until her retirement in May 1988. Loretta also

spent 3 years on the powwow committee in the

early 1980’s.

Loretta has 7 children, Beth, Kitti, Rick,

Tony, Donna, and Jack. Her son Patrick walked

on into the spirit world in 1998. She has 8

grandsons and 2 granddaughters.

Baraga and later graduated from Marquette

Loretta is a member of the Ojibwa Senior High School. Dolores attended Nursing School

Citizens, and has been an officer for the past 8 at Northern Michigan University and graduated

years, where she currently serves as Secretary/ in 1963. She was employed at the University

Treasurer. She is a delegate of the Michigan for 25 years and was later employed at the

Elders Association, and an avid bingo player. Ojibwa Resort Gift Shop.

She also serves on the Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa

Dolores is married to Edward LeMaire and

Community College Board of Regents. Loretta has 6 children. They also helped raise 14 foster

spends her time volunteering for the Ojibwa children. Dolores was very active and served as

Senior Citizens, and enjoying retirement to the a Cub Scout mother and 4-H leader where her

fullest.

children participated in horse competitions.

Currently Dolores is a member of the Ojibwa

James J. Loonsfoot, was born on Febru- Senior Citizens and is a volunteer for many

ary 3, 1931 in Assinins, and was raised in Bear- committees including fundraising activity. She

town. His parents were James and Marcella likes to be actively involved in the community

Loonsfoot. He graduated from Baraga High and known as a wonderful story teller.

School and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. After

Her hobbies include: arts and crafts, makhis discharge, he worked around Baraga County ing rugs, dolls, and regalia for her grandchiland Minneapolis, Minn. For about 4 years. He dren.

then enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He retired the

Navy and worked for KBIC as game warden.

Wayne Swartz, was born on Feb. 2, 1936

During this time Jim also attended Suomi Col- in Zeba, son of John and Clara (Knapp) Swartz.

lege and graduated with an Associate Degree. He is married to Ann Kunick and has seven

He then worked for the BIA and also attended children and several grandchildren.

Wayne served in the U.S. Army. He was

Northern Michigan University, he received a

Bachelors Degree in Education. Jim continued on the Tribal Council for several years, and was

to work for the BIA and Indian Health Service, Tribal Chairman for 3 years. He employed by

until he retired in 1994. He taught middle and the Tribe as Tribal Planner and later as Bingo

high school for nine years. While teaching he Manager for 20 years.

He currently serves on the Health Board,

attended Antioch University of Seattle, WA and

received a Masters Degree in Education. Jim is as Chairman. He is a member of American

a member of Ojibwa Senior Citizens and is Legion Post 444, in Baraga, and was compresently teaching at the Ojibwa Community mander of Post 144, in L’Anse. He was also the

College. He is married and has 2 grown chil- U.P. Vice commander for one year. Wayne was

chosen as U.P. Citizen of the Year in 1999. He

dren and 5 grandchildren.

is also an active member of the Ojibwa Senior

Dolores LeMaire, was born on March 16, Citizens.

His hobbies include: Bowling, golfing,

1929 at Sand Beach in L’Anse, MI. She is the

daughter of Wilfred “Togo” Gauthier and Celia hunting and fishing.

Pine. She attended the Mission School in

The Keweenaw Bay Indian

Community and

Eagle Radio cordially invite you to the

WHEN: Wednesday, October 20, 2004

WHERE: KBIC Recreational Facility & Community Center

111 Beartown Road — Baraga, Michigan

(behind Casino/Motel and Tribal Center)

TIME: 2:00 to 6:00 pm

We show everyday that we care about you, and we want you to be a successful part of our local community here in Michigan’s

Upper Peninsula. Finding outstanding opportunities in today’s job market has been difficult for employers and job seekers

alike. Give employers the opportunity to meet you. Feel free to ask questions. Become familiar with local employers. Help

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build a strong sense of community awareness. Let’s help keep jobs in the U.P.

For all Native

Americans

classes. Please call (906) 353-4559 for

Nutrition Consults – Nutrition con- further information.

sults are available through the diabetic

program. Consults are available to any Lunch & Learn –Lunch & learn proNative American. Dr. Dale Schmeis- grams are sponsored by the diabetic proser, Registered Dietician, is available gram. Lunch is provided free of charge.

To reserve a spot and to find out more

for consults. Please call (906) 353about upcoming programs, please call

4559 to make an appointment.

(906) 353-4559.

eligible for

direct services

through KBIC/DHHS

Diabetic Labs – All diabetic labs, reSponsored by KBIC/DHHS quired by Indian Health Service Standards of Care for Type 2 Diabetes, will

Diabetes Program

Weight Loss Program – Scaling

Down 2004 resumes on September 2,

2004. Nine classes offered every consecube obtained at the required intervals during tive Thursday. Weigh in starts at 4:20p.m.

diabetic clinic. Covered in-house labs inClass size is limited, call 353-4559 to reclude, lipid panel with glucose, ALT, A1C, serve your space.

Diabetes Education – Individual dia- Microalbumin. Labs covered at BCMH

Diabetes Support Group – Held at

betes education is available upon request

are creatinine, TSH, and if necessary a

rd

from patient or by referral from a physirandom spot microalbumin. Appointments BCMH every 3 Wednesday of the month

from 7-8:30p.m., co-sponsored by KBIC/

cian. Kathleen Mayo, RN/Certified Diabe- for the diabetic clinic may be made by

tes Educator, can be reached for appointcalling (906) 353-8700. Diabetic Clinic is DHHS Diabetes Program.

ments by calling (906) 353-4519.

presently being held on Tuesday & ThursDiabetic Supplies – Blood glucose

day AM. Native American diabetics with If you would like any further information

pertaining to the above programs, or be

monitors and lancet devices are available. no insurance will have their labs that are

required for Indian Health Service Diabetic placed on our mailing list, please call DebTest strips are provided to those with no

bie Arens, LPN/Diabetic Clinic Nurse at

Standards, paid for through the diabetic

insurance for a $4.00 co-pay. Anyone

353-4559, or Kathleen Mayo, RN/CDE at

program, as long as funds are available.

with insurance is asked to use this resource, so that we may continue to provide Exercise Physiologist – Todd Peltola, 353-4519.

patients without any insurance their strips. Exercise Physiologist, provides exercise

Since around 1840 the Upper Pen- looking for economic deposits of ura- the breakdown products is sulfuric

acid. Untreated runoff water from sulinsula has been an area of commercial nium.

The most public of these compa- fide ore mines is often acidic and genmining activity. Most commercial

copper mining activity ceased in the nies is Kennecott Minerals. Kennecott erally carries heavy metals at toxic

1960’s, while iron-ore continues to be is currently working on developing concentrations. Acidic mine drainage

mined in Marquette County. White what they are calling the Eagle Pros- can ruin both aquatic ecosystems and

Pine, which was a copper sulfide mine, pect, in the headwaters area of the drinking water supplies. The impacts

was shut down in 1995 following a Salmon-Trout River, in the Yellow to the environment can be both large

rejection by the State of Michigan of Dog Plains, west of Big Bay. Kenne- scale and obvious, and subtle and long

their permit application for solution cott has also been working on a pros- lasting. Once the sulfide breakdown

pect within the Reservation bounda- process has started in a mine waste

mining.

Mining exploration activities have ries, in an area near the headwaters of rock dump or tailings pile, and acid

recently started up again. Currently Gomanche Creek, a tributary of the mine drainage is occurring, it is genersix companies are known to be explor- Silver River, approximately one-mile ally difficult to impossible to stop the

ing for minerals in the Upper Penin- due south of Lost Lake. Another com- process.

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Comsula. Companies are known to be ac- pany is currently planning to drill

tive in Marquette, Baraga, Houghton, within the Reservation boundaries, munity Natural Resources Department

Keweenaw, Iron, Ontonagon, and Me- near a tributary of the Silver River, in is currently following this situation and

will provide regular updates on mining

nominee Counties. Known targeted the Arvon area.

The metallic sulfide deposits these exploration activities in this newsletter.

areas are located in the Salmon-Trout,

Yellow Dog, Huron, Silver, and Stur- companies are targeting are chemically If you have any questions, please congeon River watersheds. Most compa- different than most copper and iron tact us at 524-5757.

The KBIC Tribal Council recently

nies appear to be targeting metallic ores historically or currently mined in

sulfide deposits, but some may also be the area. Sulfide ores are reactive passed a resolution opposing sulfide

when exposed to air and water. One of mining.

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Anishinaabemowin Page

Gathering Wild Rice

Phrases & Sentences.

Manoominike Crossword Puzzle

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MANOOMINIKE

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MANOOMINIKE GIIZIS

BAWA’ AM

BAWISHKAM

GAAPIZIGE

NOOSHKAACHIGE

MAKAK

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BAWA’ IGANAAK

JIIMAAN

ABWI

ININI

IKWE

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Created with EclipseCrossword — www.eclipsecrossword.com

Across

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He/she harvests wild rice

Man

She/he knocks rice

He/she jigs on the rice

Canoe

She/he parches rice

Woman

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VOCABULARY LIST

Rice harvesting moom

He/she fans rice

Knocking sticks

Paddle

Box (birchbark container)

He/she harvests wild

rice

Rice harvesting moon

She/he knocks rice

He/she jigs on the

rice

She/he parches rice

He/she fans rice

Box (Birchbark Con

tainer)

Knocking sticks

Canoe

Paddle

Man

Woman

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Sentences

1. Manoominikewag, nimaamaa dash nimise.

They pick rice, my mom and older sibling.

2. Gaapizige, a’aw inini. He parches rice,

that man.

3. Bawa’ iganaak jiimaanong. The knocking

sticks are in the canoe.

4. Atoon manoomin makakong. Put the

wild rice in the birchbark container.

5. Mii’ishin bawa’ iganaak. Give me the

knocking sticks.

6. Miigwech nindikid miziwe gowendaanimook. I say thank you to all the directions.

7. Minopogwad manoomin apane. It tastes

good, wild rice, always.

This page was created by: Donald L. Chosa Jr.

Anishinaabemowin Instructor/NMU

& NMU Students

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NOTICE:

Election Board will be holding

meetings on the following days:

Monday, October 4, 2004 at 6:30

in Marquette

Wednesday, October 6th at 5:30

in Zeba

Wednesday, October 13th at 5:30

in Baraga

We would appreciate your input

on ways to improve the election

process. We would like to inform

you of a possible referendum vote

in the upcoming 2004 General

Election.

Our two goals would be to:

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

107 Beartown Rd

Baraga, Mi

49908

Attention Advertisers

If you want to place an ad

Please contact Donald Chosa at

524-2360

Or

dchosa@up.net

For more information

1) Accomplish a majority vote;

and

2) Abide by the Constitution.

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Ojibwa Senior Gift Shop

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(906) 353-7671 or 7691

Community Center Facility

Scheduling

Contact:

Becky Chosa/KBIC Youth Director

At 353-7020

Before the 3rd Monday

Of every month to schedule

Your event

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

Employment Opportunities

Executive Director of Gaming Commission - Health Administrator - Assistant Tribal Attorney

On Call postions:

LPN - RN - Unit Manager - Account Executive/Sales

Child Care Provider - Cashier - Receptionist/Clerical Worker

For complete job announcement,

application and closing dates contact:

KBIC Personnel Department

107 Beartown Road

Baraga, MI 49908

906-353-6623, ext 4176 or 4140

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