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DAZHI-OJIBWE

The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwe

Gichi Manidoo Giizis - Great Spirit Moon - January 2011 Issue 78

KBIC GENERAL ELECTIONS HELD

Tribal Council Members:

Warren C. Swartz, Jr., President

William E. Emery, Vice-President

Susan J. LaFernier, Secretary

Elizabeth (Chiz) Matthews, Asst. Secretary

Eddy Edwards, Treasurer

Toni Minton

Elizabeth D. Mayo

Michael F. LaFernier, Sr.

Jerry Lee Curtis

Frederick Dakota

Gary F. Loonsfoot, Sr.

Isabelle H. Welsh

SPECIAL POINTS

OF INTEREST:

Newsletter photo.

KBIC voters register with election workers. Left to right, Scott Mayo, R.D. Curtis, Officer Tony Loonsfoot,

Jay Loonsfoot, Michael Cardinal, and Diana Chaudier.

KBIC held their annual General Election on Saturday, December 11, 2010.

KBIC registered voters residing in

Baraga cast their ballots at the Ojibwa

Senior Citizens building in Baraga, while

those residing in the L’Anse district cast

their ballots at the Zeba Methodist

Church. A Primary Election was held

October 30, 2010, for the Baraga District

which put the top four candidates on the

General Election ballot with other candidates who were approved for the General Election in the L’Anse District and

for the Associate Judge position.

Baraga District candidates were Fred

Dakota (incumbent), Elizabeth

“Popcorn” Mayo (incumbent), Gary

Loonsfoot, Jr., and Donny Shalifoe, Sr.

L’Anse District candidates were Michael

LaFernier, Sr. (incumbent), Toni Minton

(incumbent), Jean Jokinen, and JoAnne

Racette. Associate Judge position candidates on the ballot were: Violet M. Friisvall Ayres (incumbent) and John

Davis. Preliminary counts were announced by the election workers, immediately following closing of the polls on

Saturday, December 11, 2010. In the

Baraga District, Fred Dakota received

264 votes, Elizabeth “Popcorn” Mayo

received 259 votes, Gary Loonsfoot, Jr.,

received 147 votes, and Donny Shalifoe,

Sr. received 136 votes. Fred Dakota and

Elizabeth “Popcorn” Mayo have secured

a three year term in the Baraga District.

In the L’Anse District, Michael

LaFernier, Sr. received 214 votes, Toni

Minton received 238 votes, Jean Jokinen received 158 votes, and JoAnne

Racette received 164 votes. Michael

LaFernier, Sr. and Toni Minton have

each secured a three year seat in the

L’Anse District. For the Associate Judge

position, Violet M. Friisvall Ayres received 297 votes, and John Davis received 117 votes. Violet M. Friisvall

Ayres has secured the three year term

of Associate Judge for the Keweenaw

Bay Indian Community. Election results

are on the agenda to be considered for

certification by Tribal Council at the

meeting scheduled for January 8, 2011.

Following certification, the twelve seat

council will make nominations and vote

for their executive council.

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KBIC General Election Results

•

December 11, 2010 Tribal

Council Meeting

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KBIC Christmas Parties Held

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Natural Resources Talks Trash

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Soli Awarded Scholarship

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KBIC Youth Activity Fund

Guidelines — changes made

USDA Seeks Applicants

New Employees

Deepest Sympathy

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To be added to the mailing list

or to correct your

mailing

address,

contact the enrollment office at (906)

353-6623 ext. 4113.

CHRISTMAS PARTIES HELD AT KBIC

The annual KBIC

Youth Christmas party

was held at the Niiwin

Akeea Recreational Facility in Baraga, MI, on Saturday, December 18, 2010.

The youth party was held

for KBIC members and

children of KBIC members

ages birth-ten.

The children got to visit

with Santa and Mrs. Claus

and received a bag of

candy and a special gift

from the Community. Little Caesar's Pizza was

Newsletter photo.

served along with a variety

(Left to right) Siblings, Rayleah Jacobs (age three) and Robbie

of desserts.

Jacobs (age six) visit with Santa Claus at the Youth KBIC party

The event is planned

held in Baraga, 12-18-2010.

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DECEMBER 11, 2010 —

TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING

The Tribal Council held their regularly

scheduled Saturday Tribal Council meeting

on December 11, 2010, at the Ojibwa Casino Resort Conference Room in Baraga,

Michigan. President Warren C. Swartz, Jr.

presided over the meeting with William Emery, Susan J. LaFernier, Elizabeth “Chiz”

Matthews, Jerry Lee Curtis, Fred Dakota,

Michael F. LaFernier, Sr., Gary F. Loonsfoot, Sr., Elizabeth D. Mayo, Toni Minton,

and Isabelle Helene Welsh present. President Warren C. Swartz, Jr., shared numerous Thank You and For Your Information

items addressed to Council. The President’s Report was given for November 2010

by President Warren C. Swartz, Jr. (page

two) and the Secretary’s Report was given

for November 2010 by Secretary Susan J.

LaFernier (page two). Council passed the

Department Head Reports for October

2010.

Council held the 3rd Reading Proposed

Business Corporation Code 2010-06. Motion by Fred Dakota to adopt the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community’s Business Code 2010-06 in its entirety as presented, supported by Gary Loonsfoot,

Sr., eight supported (Emery, Matthews,

Curtis, Dakota, M. LaFernier, Loonsfoot,

Minton, Welsh), one opposed (S.

LaFernier), one abstained (Mayo), one

absent (Edwards), motion carried.

Fred Dakota brought forth a donation

request on behalf of the Baraga County

Convention & Visitors Bureau to assist with

fuel costs associated with grooming snowmobile trails here in Baraga County. Motion by Fred Dakota for a $15,000 donation and a two-percent advance in the

amount of $10,000 for the Baraga County

Convention

Visitors

Bureau’s

groomer’s fuel, to be purchased at the

Pine’s Convenience Center, supported

by William E. Emery, ten supported, 0

opposed, 0 abstained, two absent

(Matthews—left early, Edwards), motion

carried.

Jean Jokinen was on the agenda to review the Community Survey results, and

Ginny Ann Jermac was on the agenda with

a donation request for uniforms for the

cheerleader squad. Both individuals were

not available at the scheduled meeting.

Council tabled both requests until their next

scheduled meeting (Thursday 12/16/2010).

Council adjourned with no further action.

~ Submitted by Newsletter Editor

PRESIDENT’S REPORT FOR

THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2010

The following is a list of activities that occurred in the office of the President for the

month of November 2010.

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I attended a number of committee meetings including the Gaming Commission,

retirement, hiring, and others as

needed.

I met with officials from the USDA and

discussed the design flaw in the gate of

the walleye ponds. This prevents the

pond from fully draining, leaving some

water in the pond, creating a huge pool

for fingerlings which were hard to catch

for replanting. Hopefully they came up

with a solution.

I signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the US Forest Service Ottawa National Forest, Lac Vieux

Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Indians and the Keweenaw Bay Indian

Community. The main purpose of the

plan is to provide a framework for the

signatories to cooperatively manage and

protect the Lac Vieux Desert—L’Anse

Trail resources. The goals and objectives are to preserve and protect those

places that are considered sacred and

are related to the traditional and cultural

aspects of the Ojibwe people.

The Tribal Council decided to stop the

process of having Head Start and Early

Head Start moving forward with becoming a direct grantee. The Community

wishes at this time to continue having

Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan consortium operate the programs located in

Zeba.

The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)

between the Community and the Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College was approved by its Board of Regents. This MOA affirms the Community’s support of the College’s continued

efforts to obtain initial accreditation from

the Higher Learning Commission within

three years from the date of acceptance

of the agreement.

I received an invitation to attend the

2010 White House Tribal Nations Conference on Thursday, December 16,

2010. This conference will build on last

year’s successful White House Tribal

Nations Conference, where President

Obama signed the Presidential Memorandum on Tribal Consultation to improve Indian Tribal participation in Fed-

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eral policy decisions that impact them.

The goal of this year’s conference is to

continue the meaningful discussion between Tribal leadership and the Administration which remains committed to

strengthening the Nation-to-Nation relationship between the United States and

Indian Nations. Conference attendees

will have the opportunity to interact with

representatives from the highest levels

of President Obama’s Administration.

I attended the governmental employee

luncheon. We took the opportunity to

thank employees for their service and

hard work throughout the year. The

lunch was provided by the WHIPP Task

Force and was enjoyed by all. Chi Miigwech to all who helped organize the

event.

The Tribal Council agreed to amend its

401(K) policy to allow employees to borrow from it. The paperwork hasn’t been

completed yet but we’re working on it.

I was informed by L’Anse School Board

President, Jason Ayres, that Michigan

enacted P.A. 168 of 2010 which allows

for non-certified teachers to teach Native American language in Public

Schools and for students to receive language credit pursuant to MCL

380.1278a towards their High School

Diploma. This was very exciting news

to me. Jason has been in contact with

Amy St. Arnold regarding the necessary

steps to make this a reality at L’Anse.

Jason wanted us to know that L’Anse is

on board with creating an Ojibwa language class which fulfills the language

requirements for credit towards a diploma.

I attended the Ojibwa Casino Resort’s

25th Anniversary Party. The Anniversary week was a huge success.

I was informed by the General Manager

of the Ojibwa Casino Resort, starting

with the first payday in December they

will be offering check cashing of government and casino payroll checks. There

will be a $2 fee per check and a valid

identification is required.

Respectfully submitted,

Warren C. Swartz, Jr., President

To place an ad, submit an article, or relate

information or ideas on possible articles

contact: Lauri Denomie at (906) 201-0263, or

e-mail newsletter@kbic-nsn.gov.

SECRETARY’S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2010

Activities reported by the Secretary, Susan

J. LaFernier, for the month of November

2010.

ANIN! We honor the greatness in you.

Remember: “Indian Country Counts,” “Our

People, Our Nations, Our Future.”

The Governmental Employee Recognition Luncheon was held on November 17th.

Thank you to the WHIPP Task Force for

providing the healthy luncheon and congratulations to all of our employees for their

many, many years of service to our Tribe

and Community. See the newsletter for all

of the achievements and pictures. I would

like to acknowledge all of our employees for

all of their devotion, dedication, contributions, and loyalty to our Government and

Community. All of our departments provide

important work, and we would not be where

we are today without them. I look forward to

the new year with all of you.

We continue to have monthly meetings

with our employee W.H.I.P.P. (Wellness,

Health, Intervention, Prevention Program)

Task Force, volunteers and our Blue Cross

representative/Employee Benefits Agency.

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It is never too late to encourage positive lifestyle changes that will help us live longer,

healthier, happier lives.

The Task Force and volunteers will be

providing healthy luncheons in November

and December, and will begin the “Maintain,

Don’t Gain Challenge” also in November

and December, especially for the holidays.

Be watching for the details on the weight

loss program for the new year. Thank you

to the KBIC Youth Program, KBIC Diabetes

Program, and WHIPP Task Force! Be

watching for special events/healthful information every month from the WHIPP Task

Force and our health clinic (the new year

calendar of all these events will be coming

in December).

On March 11 and 12, KBIC, Huron

Mountain Club, National Wildlife Federation,

and the Yellow Dog Watershed Environmental Preserve, Inc. filed “Petitions for Review of Final Determination and Order of the

Michigan Department of Environmental

Quality Concerning Part 31 Groundwater

Discharge Permit No. GW1810162 and Part

632 Nonferrous Metallic Mineral Mining No.

MP 01 2007” in the circuit court for the

County of Washtenaw in Ann Arbor, Michigan. There has been a decision from Circuit Judge Donald E. Shelton on November

5th to grant Kennecott’s motion to transfer

the hearing from Ann Arbor to Ingham

County Circuit Court. The Judge did deny

Kennecott’s motion to dismiss the case.

Miigwech and our appreciation to all of

our brave, courageous members and

friends who have been taking care of Migi

zii wa sin throughout the ages.

Now is the time to tell/write your elected

officials and everyone that the short term

benefits of the proposed mine are not worth

the harmful long term effects on our health,

rivers, Great Lakes, woods, and wild places

due to the great potential for acid mine

drainage. Please call me or write if you

would like to review the National Wildlife

Federation’s DVD “Mining Madness, Water

Wars: The Great Lakes in the Balance.”

2010 NATIVE VOTE—EVERY VOTE

COUNTS:

The KBIC and the NCAI

(National Congress of American Indians)

encourage you to exercise your right to

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vote, not only in our Tribal General Election

which is December 11, 2010, but in all elections! We urge you to get your family and

friends registered to vote if they are not already. With the heightened political participation of Native people, Indian Country has

become an increasingly powerful voting

block. We have made a visible difference in

national, state, and local elections.

Remember to continue to pray for,

honor, and remember all of our veterans,

service men and women, and their families.

Also remember those who are ill, all who

have lost loved ones in the last year, and

our economic struggles. Let us be thankful

for our beautiful area, and we pray for

peace in the world, good health, and happiness.

We also 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 also wish everyone a blessed Merry Christmas and Happy

New Year, and remember the “Reason for

the Season!”

The Drug Tip Line is 353-DRUG or 3533784. The yellow banners are around the

reservation with this drug tip line number

displayed. The Drug Task Force holds

monthly meetings. The Drug Force Mission

statement is: “To promote education

through public awareness with the specific

objective to eliminate the use of illegal drugs

for the betterment of the health, welfare,

and safety of the Keweenaw Bay Indian

Community and our neighboring communities.” On July 27th the hearing regarding

random drug tests for enterprise employees

was heard at Tribal Court with Judge Bradley Dakota. Additional briefs were filed

within 30 days.

During November 2010, the Tribal Council had one Regular Tribal Council Meeting

on November 6, 2010. This meeting is covered in the December 2010 Newsletter.

Tribal Council held three Special Council

Meetings. Following are the unapproved

motions from October.

At the council meeting held November 4,

2010, the following actions were taken:

• Approved changes to the KBIC Youth

Activity Fund guidelines;

• Approved not to apply for direct grantee

Head Start funding at this time and to

relinquish Resolution KB1726-2010;

• Approved Resolution KB1785-2010

FY2011 Forest Management Deduction

(10%) Account Expenditure Plan;

• Approved $3,550 from the General Fund

to empty and dispose the contents of

two underground storage tanks at the

Commodity Foods by OSI Environmental (total was $5,550);

• Approved the Sovereign Student Fund

amendments (eligibility requirements)

effective with the 2010 Fall Semester;

• Approved the October 30, 2010 Baraga

District Primary Election results;

• Approved the December 11, 2010 General Election candidates (4-L’Anse, 4Baraga, 2-Associate Judge);

• Approved Beth Dix as the Election

Newsletter photo.

Clara Corbett

has been hired

as the Drug Court

Coordinator

for

the Tribal Court.

Clara states, “I

am excited to be

here for the beginning of this

wonderful

program.”

Clara’s

roots are from

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Board alternate;

Approved Resolution KB1789-2010 to

contract with the Bureau of Indian Affairs January 2011—December 2013;

Approved the new business license for

John Hebert/H&H Café;

Approved the new business license for

Fadil Ibraimi/Red Apple Family Restaurant.

At the council meeting held November

18, 2010, the following actions were taken:

• Approved the meeting minutes of May

20, 27, and June 3, 2010;

• Approved the Memorandum of Agreement with KBIC and the Keweenaw Bay

Ojibwa Community College, October 1,

2010-September 30, 2013;

• Approved proceeding with the Public

Works Department organizational chart;

• Motion that the maintenance employees

(Government) remain the same and the

Tribal Construction Tribal member employees be transitioned with job descriptions written to be placed in the Public

Works organizational chart;

• Approved seven applicants and two alternates to the new Constitution Committee;

• Approved to allow employees to borrow

up to 50% of their 401K Plan;

• Approved the services agreement with

OSI Environmental, Inc. (to remove liquid from the underground storage tanks

at Commodity Food);

• Approved the closure of the Marquette

Casino for repairs (in December);

• Tabled requests to add Dickinson/Delta/

Menominee Counties to the KBIC Youth

Activity Fund until the December 2nd

meeting;

• Defeated a motion to purchase two

trucks (Tandem/Mack for $64,222 less

tax for the Public Works Department);

• Approved the bid from Copper Country

Ford for a 2011 F350 4X4 for $27,500

for the Public Works Department (from

the Roads Grant);

• Tabled the 2% requests until the November 19, 2010 meeting.

At the council meeting held November

19, 2010, the following actions were taken:

• Approved the Marquette 2% Allocation;

• Approved Resolution KB1790-2010

Marquette 2%;

• Approved Resolution KB1791-2010

Baraga 2%;

• Approved the Professional Services

Agreement with Lynn Ketola for Even

Start Evaluation services;

• Approved Energy.3/Mayberry Water &

Power Company Services Agreement

(for the Comprehensive Energy Efficient

audit);

• Approved the “Easement and Agreement” between KBIC and O’Dovero

Properties;

• Approved the Boundary Line Agreement

between KBIC and O’Dovero Properties.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan J. LaFernier, Secretary

KBIC with her mother being born and raised

in Assinins. Clara, herself, was born and

raised in Chicago, and she moved into this

area in 1983, following her brother’s lead.

She attended NMU, graduating with a

Bachelor’s of Social Work (BSW). She has

worked for a number of agencies in the past

twenty-years, including ITC, MICWA, Alliance Against Violence and Abuse, and the

Families First Program. Clara states, “My

interests are many, I’m very spiritual and

enjoy life always trying to maintain balance.

I always look forward to learning new

things.”

FOOD DISTRIBUTION

PROGRAM ON

INDIAN RESERVATIONS

NET MONTHLY INCOME STANDARDS*

FOR THE 48 CONTIGUOUS UNITED

STATES AND ALASKA

(Effective October 1, 2010)

Contiguous

United States

Alaska

Household

Size

Income

Limits

Income

Limits

$1,044

$1,369

$1,356

$1,759

$1,667

$2,149

$1,991

$2,539

$2,329

$2,929

$2,666

$3,334

$2,978

$3,724

$3,290

$4,114

Each additional member

+ $312

+ $390

*The net monthly income standard for each household size is the sum of the applicable Supplemental

Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) net monthly

income eligibility standard and the applicable SNAP

standard deduction.

Income Deductions—see 7 CFR 253.6(f)

Dependant Care Deduction — Households that

qualify for the dependent care deduction are allowed

a deduction of actual dependent care costs paid

monthly to a non-household member.

Earned Income Deduction — Households with

earned income are allowed a deduction of 20 percent

of their earned income.

Medicare Part B Medical Insurance and Part D

Prescription Drug Coverage Premiums — Households that incur the cost of Medicare Part B medical

insurance and/or Part D prescription drug coverage

premiums are allowed a deduction for the monthly

cost of the premiums.

Child Support Deduction — Households that incur

the cost of legally required child support to or for a

non-household member are allowed a deduction for

the amount of monthly child support paid.

∗

Cannot be on food stamps.

PLEASE BRING BOXES, CRATES,

BASKETS, ETC...

New Employees continued:

Clara’s office is currently located within

the Cultural Center building in the Powwow

grounds and can be reached by calling 3534678, or e-mail ccorbett@kbic-nsn.gov.

Jessica

Green

has

been hired as

the Weatherization Coordinator

for

KBIC. Jessica

previously

worked

for

Tribal

Construction

the

Office

Newsletter photo.

Manager from

July 2009 — November 2010, prior to

that Jessica states , “I was an office assistant for the Village of Baraga for

three years. I live in Baraga and I have

two children, Ashtin Lindemann (age

eleven) and Jaylyne Lindemann (age

seven). I like to play sports, go camping

and four-wheeling.

I am the vicepresident of the Baraga Booster club

through the Baraga School and I have

been a volunteer elementary basketball

coach for four years. I am honored to

be here and look forward to learning

and growing with this program.”

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DENOMIE HONORED FOR 45-YEARS OF HEAD-START

PARTICIPATION — FROM HEAD-START CHILD

TO TEACHER TO GRANDPARENT

Mary F. Walker

(1921—November 20, 2010)

Mary F. Walker, age 89, of Baraga,

MI, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2010, at Bayside Village in

L’Anse.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, December 4th at the Kingdom

Hall of Jehovah Witnesses in Baraga,

MI. The Jacobson Funeral Home of

L’Anse assisted the family.

Leonard (Bill Glasson) Cardinal

(June 10, 1928 - December 2, 2010)

Leonard "Bill Glasson" Cardinal, age

82, a resident of Baraga, MI, passed

away peacefully on Thursday, December 2, 2010, at Shulstad’s Leisure Living

in Baraga after a lengthy illness.

Leonard was born on June 10, 1928,

in Ann Arbor, MI, and was raised by his

grandparents Charles and Rosalee Cardinal of Baraga who preceded him in

death. He was also preceded in death

by his brother George and his mother

Mary Rose Hill.

Leonard graduated from high school

in Des Moines, Iowa, and joined the

Navy on June 19, 1947, in which he

served until 1950. After discharge, he

worked for the Soo Line Railroad in Minneapolis as a Yard Master for 40 years.

He was active in the UTU Union and

served as a grand vice-president in the

yard master union. He was an activist

his entire adult life serving as Parish

President of the Most Holy Name of Jesus church in Assinins which he was a

member for many years.

Leonard served on the KBIC Tribal

Council as well as KBIC Tribal Chairman. He was a life-long member of the

Ojibwa Senior Citizens where he also

served as elected President. He was

proud of the successful bingo operation

he ran for the seniors which enabled

them to go on various trips.

Leonard was married on June 8,

1991, to Julia Durant Ekdahl who survives him. He also leaves behind two

step children Clayton Ekdahl of Baraga

and Kathleen (Rob) Chapman of Ontonagon, his daughter Colleen Gann of

Minneapolis, MN, two sons Leonard Jr.

of North Dakota, and Jim Cardinal of

Minneapolis. Leonard also leaves behind nine grandchildren including his beloved granddaughter Ashley Ekdahl, beloved grandsons Jeremy Chapman of

Portage, WI, Brandon Morgan of Minneapolis, and great granddaughters Ava

and Zoe Chapman.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, at Most Holy Name

of Jesus church in Assinins, with Fr.

Brian Gerber officiating. Baraga County

Area Veterans conducted Military Rites

under the direction of the American Legion Post 444 of Baraga. The Jacobson

Funeral Home of L’Anse assisted the

family.

Travis J. Seppanen

(October 16, 1986 - December 9, 2010)

Travis J. Seppanen, age 24, of Baraga,

MI, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 9, 2010, at the Baraga

County Memorial Hospital. He was

born in Hancock on October 16, 1986,

the son of William “Chill” Seppanen and

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On November 9, 2010, the National

Policy Forum for Family, School, &

Community Engagement was held in

Washington DC. The United States Department of Education convened this

forum to provide an opportunity for

stakeholders representing families, communities, federal agencies, government,

philanthropy, practitioners at all levels of

the educational system, and support organizations to develop a policy strategy

that fosters systematic, integrated, and

sustained family and community engagement that connects to students

learning. Effective family and community engagement emphasizes shared

responsibility and opportunities to support children learning from cradle to career in the home, school, and community. The forum helped to inform new

directions for policies and identify federal, state, and local strategies that can

drive these opportunities.

Terri Denomie of the Tribal Head

Start & Early Head Start was honored to

be invited as a participant at this forum

with an all expense paid trip to D.C.,

from the Department of Education.

Heather Weiss, the founder and Director

of the Harvard Family Research Project

(HFRP) and a senior research associate

and lecturer at the Harvard Graduate

School of Education. Weiss received

her doctorate in education and social

policy from Harvard University and was

a postdoctoral research fellow at the

Yale Bush Center in Child Development

and Social Policy.

Terri and Heather met at the Office of

Head Start roundtable meeting: Charting a Course for Parent and Family Engagement in Head Start on July 12 – 13,

2010, Washington, D.C., where millions

of parents and children credit their life

changes to their participation in Head

Start and Early Head Start programs.

The roundtable was an opportunity to

come together as parents, grandparents, staff, researchers, and other experts to carry forward and improve upon

that legacy. Heather indicated that she

recommended Terri to attend the National Policy Forum for Family, School &

Community Engagement, because of

her three Generations of Head Start, as

Terri celebrates 45 years of participation

in Head Start as a child of the first Head

Start Program in 1965, a Parent Volunteer, and now a Grandparent of the

Head Start Programs along with her

dedication to families and communities

education in early childhood. Terri

adds, "I feel honored to be involved in

the implementation and development of

these evidence-based practices that are

positively associated with the development of children from birth-to-five with

the strengthening and awareness of

families and communities."

Pictured above is Terri Denomie with

Patty (Paul) Paavola. Travis attended

Baraga High School.

Following his

graduation, Travis attended welding

classes and was proud of obtaining his

welding certificate. He had been employed for Terex in Traverse City and

most recently at their plant in Baraga as

a certified welder. Travis was a member

of Keweenaw Bay Indian Community.

He was an avid Dallas Cowboy football

fan and enjoyed watching and playing

basketball with his friends. Travis loved

spending time with his sons.

Travis is survived by his loving family, twin sons Brody and Gage of L’Anse,

mother Patty (Paul) Paavola of Pelkie,

father William K. Seppanen of Baraga,

brothers: William (Angel) Seppanen of

L’Anse, Shawn (Evelyn Hebert) Seppanen of L’Anse, and Kyle and David

Seppanen of Baraga, sister Nicole

(Murry) Ross of Baraga, grandparents:

Tony and Ilene LaPlante of Baraga, and

Eleanor Seppanen of L’Anse, nieces

and nephews: Austin, Skylar, Kaylee,

Tyler, and Nolan. Numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins also survive. He was

preceded in death by his godfather Albert LaPlante, uncle Kurt LaPlante and

grandfather Waino Seppanen.

Funeral services for Travis were held

Tuesday, December 14, 2010, at the

Reid Funeral Service and Chapel,

L’Anse with Pastor Judy Mattson officiating. The Reid Funeral Home assisted

the family.

ATTENTION KBIC MEMBERS:

The following Committees/Board has vacant

seats:

Election Board –

two (2) seats

Application due date is

January 6, 2011, 4:00 p.m.

Please submit an application (located in

Peggy Minton or Janice Halverson’s office)

by the due date to:

Warren C. Swartz, Jr. – President

16429 Beartown Rd.

Baraga, MI 49908

Ojibwa Community College Board

of Regents Position Opening

Requirements: KBIC member; Associate’s

degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred (except for senior citizens age 55

and older); must not be a Tribal Council

member, OCC employee or OCC contractor. Submit letter of interest stating why you

are applying, tribal certification, and copies

of your diploma or college transcripts by

January 7, 2011, to Yvette Friisvall, OCC,

P.O. Box 519, Baraga, MI 49908, or deliver

in person to main office.

Natural Resources Department Talks Trash

In October, staff from the Natural Resources Department

conducted a waste characterization (also known as a waste

sort or audit) of the KBIC waste stream. Waste characterizations involve sorting out materials in the waste stream into

several categories and subcategories to analyze the types

and amounts of materials present in the waste stream. Waste

characterization information is used to help identify ways to

reduce the amount of waste produced, help establish recycling programs, and conserve money and resources. Waste

characterization information is also used in planning waste

management activities, such as collection events or programs,

as well as facilities like transfer stations.

The waste characterization

analyzed the KBIC commercial

waste

stream from government and enterprise

o p e ra t io n s

that

eventually ends up

in the landfill; this did

not include materials

that are currently recycled or diverted

from the landfill,

such as office paper, aluminum cans, or hazardous waste.

Most of the trash generated from KBIC buildings, including the

Ojibwa Casino, is disposed of in the waste compactor, while

some facilities utilize their own dumpster(s). A representative

‘sample’ of trash was taken from a total of 11 dumpsters and

the compactor at eight different KBIC facilities through a process of waste sampling (more affectionately known as

‘dumpster diving’). Each waste sample weighed approximately 100–150 pounds. The samples were then transported

to the waste sort area, where they were sorted and weighed.

Overall, a total of 1,000 pounds of trash was sorted. Re-

Figure 2. Composition of all waste samples, total KBIC waste stream,

and US average (2007).

Figure 3. Commercial waste composition by waste subcategory.

and residual paper (9%), like paper towels and cups, were the

largest subcategories of waste (see Figure 3).

In the future, the Natural Resources Department plans to

conduct additional sampling of the commercial waste stream

in the spring and/or summer to account for seasonal variations

in waste generation. A residential waste stream characterization is also planned for the near future.

Please feel free to contact the Natural Resources Department

at (906) 524-5757, extension 14 with any questions or for

more information.

Figure 1. Composition of total KBIC commercial waste stream.

sults from the study show that KBIC operations generate

about 427 tons per year of solid waste. The results also

show that the commercial waste stream is composed largely

of Paper (37%), followed by Plastic (22%) and Organics

(20%) like food waste (see Figure 1). Figure 2 compares the

KBIC waste composition with that of each sample, as well as

the U.S. waste composition (2007) – with slightly more paper

and plastic and less organic waste than the national average

Food waste (17%), followed by corrugated cardboard (10%)

~ Article and pictures submitted by KBTNR staff.

Ojibwa Community Library News

The library now has eight Captain Underpants, chapter books for

kids around the age of eight and up. These books provide hilarious

reading for this age group.

With the funds from the last grant, the library was able to purchase many native movies for our collection. Our policy was to allow the patrons to check out five movies for three weeks. Sadly,

that has changed. Our patrons are now only allowed to check out

one movie for seven days. And why the change? Because too

many patrons have checked out movies and they haven't returned

them. To replace these movies will be very costly. For our last effort to have these movies returned, please drop them in the return

bin at the entrance to the Tribal Center. I will not bill you for any

late fees. This amnesty will be effective until the end of January. This includes books too!!

~ Mary Bergerson, Library Director

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and organized by the KBIC Youth Coordinator, Cheryne Clements, and the

KBIC Youth Assistants with the help of

numerous community service workers

and teen volunteers.

Later that evening, the teenage

Christmas party for ages elevenseventeen was held. The teenagers

were served Little Caesar’s Pizza and

desserts. Teenagers in attendance received a Wal-Mart gift card from the

Community and played Bingo for a number of cool prizes.

(Left to right): Odell and Darious Loonsfoot (twin Shayla Joy Emblad (age three) gives Santa her

boys, age five), and Santa Claus.

Christmas list.

Left to right, cousins: Devin Connor and Avery

Miller visit with Santa Claus.

(Left to right): Siblings Cassandra Lynn (age five)

and Paige Marie Zasadnyj (age three) with Santa

Claus.

Jalisa Heath (age three) visits with Santa Claus.

Layla Leah Loonsfoot (age 15-months)

visits with Santa Claus.

Siblings, Ross Jaukkuri, Jr. (age five) and Marissa

Jaukuuri (age three) with Santa Claus.

Santa with cousins: Breyelle Ekdahl (sevenmonths) and Princess Pierre (five months).

Dhanya Ekdahl (age four) gives Santa

her Christmas list.

Santa listens closely to Jeani Jaye Aho’s (age

seven) Christmas list.

Christian Kelly (age four) is very happy with

the Christmas present he received.

Left to right, siblings: Aleeha Moulden-Gauthier

(age seven) and Destin Gauthier (age four).

Dante X. Loonsfoot as he visits with Santa

Claus.

(left to right) front, siblings: Kamerin, Ethin,

Naethin, (back) Santa Claus, Donovin Awonohopay.

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MARQUETTE COUNTY, KBIC CHILDRENS’ CHRISTMAS PARTY

The KBIC Childrens’ Christmas party for

Marquette County residents was held at the

U.P. Childrens’ Museum, on Sunday, December 19, 2010. Children and their families enjoyed a delicious dinner which included Caesar's Pizza, got to visit with

Santa Claus, and received a gift from the

Community. This party was organized by

the KBIC Youth Coordinator, Cheryne

Clements, and the KBIC Youth Assistants,

with the help of numerous volunteers.

Garrett Hammod (age four) as he visits with Santa.

Isabelle Beaudoin (age two) poses with Santa.

Peyton Hooper (six-weeks-old) meets Santa.

Tamrah Verbanic gives her list to Santa.

Sierra and Savannah Vervoczki visit with Santa.

Left — Jacob Latourneau (fourteenmonths-old) meets Santa Claus and

receives a gift and bag of candy.

Right — Isabella Perry (age five)

who has been a good little girl

hopes Santa will deliver her

Christmas list.

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Left — Santa visits with

three siblings: Emma,

Hailey, and Landyn Spade.

Right — Damien Schultz

(age three) shares his

Christmas list with

Santa Claus.

BARAGA COUNTY TEENS HOLD CHRISTMAS PARTY AND WIN MANY PRIZES

Newsletter photo.

The Baraga County Teen party was held at that Niiwin Akeea Facility on Saturday, December 18, 2010. Each teen enjoyed Little Caesar's Pizza and

received a Wal-Mart gift card. Photos, left to right, #1 – Teen enjoying a chance to win some nice prizes; #2 - Cousins, Nicole Maki and Lindsay Mayo

both won their prizes; #3 – Sky Loonsfoot awaits her number to be called for one of the nice prizes offered.

MARQUETTE COUNTY TEENS ENJOY A BOWLING CHRISTMAS PARTY

Newsletter photo.

The Marquette Teenager Christmas party was held at Superior Lanes in Marquette on Sunday, December 19, 2010. All teens enjoyed bowling, a delicious lunch, and received a Wal-Mart gift card. Photos, left to right, #1 – Superior Lanes party; #2 - Neebin Ashbrooke-Pietala; #3 – Savannah Seymour and Christina Misegan. Marquette parties were organized by Cheryne Clement, KBIC Youth Director with the assistance of Carrie Ashbrook.

MARQUETTE COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS ENJOY FEASTIVE HOLIDAY DINNER

Photo by Carrie Ashbrook.

The Marquette Senior Christmas luncheon was held at Wahlstrom's Restaurant and Lounge on Sunday, December 5, 2010 at 1 p.m. Each

KBIC attending senior member received a poinsettia and a Wal-Mart gift card. Photos, left to right, #1 – Pat and Mary Bawden; #2 - Theda Ritari,

George LeMaire, Daryl LeMaire, and Sheryl Keating; #3 – Lenora Bressette, Geraldine Bressette, Glenn Bressette, Sr., Sandy Carlson, Max Bressette,

and Cheryl Bressette.

BARAGA OJIBWA SENIOR CITIZENS’ CELEBRATE WITH A HOLIDAY DINNER

Newsletter photo.

The Ojibwa Senior Christmas Dinner was held at the Ojibwa Senior Citizen’s on Sunday, December 12, 2010. Seniors received a Wal-Mart gift card, and

enjoyed carols from Boy Scout Troop #219. Photos, left to right, #1 – Myrtle Tolonen, Chuck Loonsfoot, Molly Loonsfoot, and Janice Shalifoe; #2 - Joe

(Shawanung) Dowd, Kelly Dowd, and Larry Dowd, Sr.; #3 – Peggy Dunn and Beverly Lussier.

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U.S. to Support

the United Nations

Declaration on the Rights

of Indigenous Peoples,

by Jessica L. Koski

On December 16, 2010, President Obama announced to Tribal

leaders at the White House Tribal

Nations Conference that the United

States will be lending support to the

United Nations Declaration on the

Rights of Indigenous Peoples

(UNDRIP).

“The aspirations it affirms -- including the respect for the institutions and rich cultures of Native

peoples -- are one we must always

seek to fulfill,” Obama stated. The

Obama Administration will soon release a more detailed statement in

support of the Declaration.

Four nation-states originally

voted against UNDRIP: New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the

United States. All four have subsequently changed their position.

The Declaration marks an important new beginning for indigenous peoples throughout the world.

Unjust international principles enshrined in the doctrine of discovery,

notions of conquest, and the early

foundations of federal Indian relations, are now transforming to principles that recognize the inherent

rights of indigenous peoples.

While the Declaration is not legally binding international law, we

must encourage and support the

Obama Administration to fully implement the Declaration within the

U.S. policy framework. Sovereign

Tribal nations may also choose to

support and implement the Declaration. In this way, the Declaration

will serve as an important new tool

for protecting our rights, culture and

obligations to future generations.

The Declaration is available

online at: http://www.un.org/esa/

socdev/unpfii/documents/

DRIPS_en.pdf.

ATTENTION: ALL TRIBAL COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN

Applications for Small Boat and Large Boat Commercial

Fishing Licenses for the Year 2011-2012 Commercial Fishing Season are available at the KBIC License Department located in the KBIC Tribal Center. The new license year will

begin: May 1, 2011. Applications must be returned to the Licensing/Motor Vehicle Office by: Friday, February 11,

2011. All applications for licenses will be reviewed and selected by the Tribal Council. The license fees are: $75.00 for

Small Boat-On Reservation; $200.00 for Small Boat-Off Reservation; and $500.00 for Large Boat-Off Reservation. 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 & length.

For: Boat Safety Inspections contact the Tribal Police/

Conservation Department at 353-6626 to make an appointment or contact U.S. Coast Guard/Hancock @ 4821520.

New Digital Storytelling Course

scheduled at KBOCC

A newly created special topics course, Digital Storytelling:

Image and Text, will be offered this spring semester at Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College. In this class, students will learn the basics of computer photographic manipulation and how to include photos in documents and presentations, and create their own digital stories using words and images.

Instructor Jesse Koenig commented, “Throughout history,

humans have used multiple media—sounds, paintings, music, dancing—to tell stories,” adding that having Traditional

Storytelling in same semester provides opportunities for intriguing connections. In Digital Storytelling, students will examine examples of multi-media storytelling drawn from a variety of time periods and cultures, particularly contemporary

works that make use of digital technology along with developing their own stories. The class will culminate with a presentation, performance, and/or reading of the works that we have

created.

Digital Storytelling: Image and Text will meet on Wednesdays, 5-7:50 p.m., Room 112 starting on January 12. This 4credit humanities course has no prerequisites. Registration

is open. For further information contact Jesse Koenig –

jkoenig@kbocc.org or 262-853-9364.

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website: www.kboha.com

Mission: To provide affordable and attractive housing opportunities

in a safe and healthy environment to qualifying tribal members of

the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, encourage self-improvement

of the community’s low income families, and provide employment

opportunities.

Programs and Services provided by the KBOHA:

• Low income rental homes and apartments

1. 158 Homes/apartments in Baraga

2. 50 Homes in Zeba

3. 40 Homes in Marquette/Harvey;

• Supportive housing/transitional housing to help address family

issues;

• New, custom built, super-insulated homes for homeownership

on Bear Town Road;

• Home buyer training to prepare members for home ownership;

• Financial literacy training to improve members’ financial skills;

• Home maintenance training to improve members’ ability to maintain homes;

• Home rehabilitation program to improve the condition of member

-owned homes;

• Home emergency assistance program to remedy negative con-

ditions in the home;

• Individual development account program – a 4:1 matched savings program for member goals that include:

1. Down payment assistance for home purchase;

2. Business expansion/start-up expenses.

•

Low cost home improvement loan program for qualifying Tribal

members;

Low cost tax preparation program for residents and Tribal members;

Affordable curbside trash service for residents and members;

Ojibwa Building Supply Do It Best—providing Tribal employment, quality affordable building supplies and profits for housing

programs;

Ojibwa Builders Construction Company—providing Tribal employment, quality affordable construction, and profits for housing

programs;

Market rate rentals—five rental properties in Baraga and one in

Negaunee- providing profits for housing programs;

Ojibwa BP, Car Wash and Laundry- providing Tribal employment, superior products and service, and profits for housing programs.

ASHLEY SOLI AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP

All Tribal Veterans’ Meeting at the

Lighthouse, Sand Point, will be

held every third Wednesday of the

month at 1900 hours. All Tribal

Veterans Welcome!

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Ashley Soli, a student at Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community

College, has been awarded $3500 from the American Indian College Fund’s President Obama Scholar’s program. The scholarship was given to help with expenses during the fall 2010 school

year.

Ashley is an outstanding student in the Early Childhood Education Department with a 4.0 GPA. Ashley is a full time student and

works part time at the KBIC Preprimary program. She is a member of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and currently lives in

L’Anse.

Ashley selected KBOCC because it is close to home and the

classes are relevant. She hopes to continue her studies at Northern Michigan University in Early Childhood after graduation.

KBIC Youth Program Activity

Fund Guidelines

Each fiscal year, a per-child amount

is approved by the KBIC Tribal Council.

The amount is currently $250. The fiscal year begins on October 1. The

funding services the following counties:

Baraga, Houghton, Ontonagon and

Marquette. The other eleven (11) counties in the Upper Peninsula of MI are

eligible for the funded services for Enrolled KBIC Member children only

(approved by Council 12/02/10). A

separate Activity Fund Request Form

must be completed for each child.

To qualify for the fund;

1. The child must be an enrolled KBIC

member or a child of an enrolled

KBIC member and both the child and

parent/guardian must reside within

the same household within the service area.

2. The child must be age 0-17 or in high

school.

3. You may be required to provide proof

to the Youth & Facilities Coordinator

that you have physical custody for

the child you are submitting receipts

for (court document or signed consent by other parent).

4. Requests that will be paid must fall

under one of the following criteria:

organized extracurricular activity

fees, athletic fees — in or out of

school (example: basketball, gymnastics, skating, hockey, skiing,

swimming, football, etc.), athletic

equipment (to be used for team

sports), camps (sports, bible, and

culture), school-related activities

(such as: Band, Youth in Government, Driver’s Education and school

pictures), and school clothes. Educational travel is funded and the

funding can be banked through the

eligible child’s high school (7-12

grade) career (banked means each

year’s funding can carryover and be

used in the following year(s)).

5. It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to keep track of how much is

spent for each child. An original receipt for a qualifying purchase must

be submitted for all funding reimbursements.

6. Submit the original receipt for purchase made within the past 90 days

and completed Activity Fund Request Form to the Youth & Facilities

Coordinator who will complete a purchase request form and forward the

documents to accounting for processing (processing takes 3-5

days). The Youth & Facilities Coordinator will contact the parent/

guardian to make arrangements for

issuing the reimbursement check.

(Approved/Amended by Council 11/04/2010)

My 2011

NEW YEAR’S

RESOLUTION:

classes to earn my GED

FREE ENROLLMENT FOR WINTER TERM BEGINS

January 13th

KBIC Even Start Family Literacy Center

Call Today! 353-8161

USDA Seeking Applicants for Wetland Restoration Program

EAST LANSING, Dec. 16, 2010 – Landowners who would like to restore former

wetlands on their property are encouraged to contact the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA is accepting applications for a program that provides financial

assistance for restoring wetlands and purchases permanent or long-term easements on land that is enrolled.

The Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) is administered by the USDA Natural

Resources Conservation Service. Landowners who enroll land in the program receive financial assistance of up to 100 percent of the cost of restoring land that

was once wetland habitat back to its previous condition. Program participants also

have the option of selling a permanent or 30-year easement of the restored wetlands to the USDA. Applications for WRP are accepted on a continuous basis by

NRCS and applications received by Feb. 2, will be considered for funding in 2011.

Applicants seeking to enroll land in 2011 should contact their local USDA Service

Center as soon as possible to begin the application process.

Restoring wetlands has many benefits for Michigan residents. Wetlands improve water quality by filtering nutrients from runoff water, reduce flooding by storing water from storms and snow melt, help recharge underground aquifers and

provide valuable habitat for a wide variety of wildlife.

Landowners who choose to enroll their land in a permanent easement can receive 100 percent of the cost for restoring their land to wetland habitat. The program pays 75 percent of the cost for restoring wetland habitat for land enrolled in

30-year easements or for land restored without an easement. Landowners are

paid a fixed price for enrolling land with a permanent easement which is based on

the market price of farmland in their region of the state. Participants who enroll

land in 30-year easements receive 75 percent of the rate paid for permanent easements.

Participants who sell permanent or long-term easements on land they enroll in

WRP are allowed to use their land for recreation and other defined uses. They

also retain the right to control access to their property.

For more information about WRP contact their local USDA Service Center or

visit the NRCS-Michigan Web site at www.mi.nrcs.usda.gov.

USDA Announces Cut-Off Date for 2011 Conservation Funds

EAST LANSING, Dec. 10, 2010 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a cut-off date of Jan. 19th for 2011 financial assistance from two conservation programs. The programs provide financial assistance for installing conservation practices and for improving wildlife habitat.

“Landowners and agricultural producers should contact their local USDA Service Center as soon as possible if they are seeking financial assistance during

2011,” said State Conservationist Garry Lee of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

Financial assistance is available through the Environmental Quality Incentives

Program and the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program which are administered by

NRCS. Applications for both programs are accepted on a continuous basis however only applications received by the cut-off date will be ranked and considered

for funding.

The Environmental Quality Incentives Program provides financial assistance for

conserving natural resources on agricultural land. The program reimburses 75

percent of the estimated cost for implementing a variety of conservation measures

to conserve soil, water and air resources. Some eligible conservation measures

include animal waste storage facilities, windbreaks, field residue management,

prescribed grazing practices and pest management.

Landowners who want to improve wildlife habitat on their property can receive

financial assistance through the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program. The program

provides socially disadvantaged, limited resource and beginning farmers may be

eligible for a higher rate of financial assistance and other benefits. For more information contact your local USDA Service Center or visit the NRCS-Michigan Web

site at www.mi.nrcs.usda.gov.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!!

Ojibwa Senior Citizen’s Funding Raising Events:

Bake Sale — January 7th

Indian Taco Sale — January 20th

Pasty Sale — January 27th

January 2011 Calendars Events

Jan 7. — Ojibwa Sr.’s Bake Sale & 50/50 drawing;

Jan. 8 — Regular Sat. Council Meeting, 9 am, Ojibwa Casino Resort Conference Room;

Jan. 17 — Tribal Gov’t Offices closed, Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday;

Jan. 19 — Veterans’ meeting, 7 pm;

Jan. 20 — Ojibwa Sr.’s Indian Taco Sale, 10 am - 2 pm with 50/50 drawing and their raffle drawing will be held for the 42” Vizio & other prizes;

Jan. 21 — Constitutional Committee meeting, 10 am - 12 noon, Tribal Council Chambers;

Jan. 27 — Ojibwa Sr.’s Pasty Sale.

Events occurring throughout KBIC are welcome to be listed on the Calendar of Events. Contact

newsletter@kbic.nsn.gov to list your events. Some events are more detailed FYI within the newsletter. For up-to-date event listings, visit www.ojibwa.com and click on calendar. For Youth

events, see @ www.ojibwa.com, click on youth club, or contact 353-4643/Main Office at Youth

Club, or 353-4644 for the facility attendants or the Kitchen/craft rooms.

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Ojibwa Community Library

409 Superior Ave., Baraga, MI 49908

353353-8163

www.oclib.up.net

Hours:

and the Keweenaw Bay

Indian Community

Funded by:

Monday—Thursday 11am-7pm

Friday—closed

Saturday—10am—3pm

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KEWEENAW BAY INDIAN COMMUNITY

OFFICE OF CHILD SUPPORT

SERVICES

427 N. Superior Ave. • Baraga, MI 49908

In Tribal Court Building

Phone: 906-353-4566 • Fax: 906-353-8132

• Email: ocss@kbic-nsn.gov

“Your Children…Our Priority”

We provide the following services:

Zeba Indian Mission

United Methodist

Church

“We welcome each of you to our

worship services, at 9:00 a.m. each

Sunday.”

Pastor: Rev. John Henry

Church office 524-7939

Parsonage 524-7936

Catholic Community of

Baraga County

Holy Name of Jesus

Blessed Kateri Yekakwitha

Pastor

Father John Longbucco

Confessions: Sunday before Mass

Sunday Mass 11:30 a.m.

353-6565

saintann@up.net

• Establishment, Enforcement and

• Location of Custodial and

Modification of Child Support Orders

Non-Custodial Parents

• Paternity Establishment

• Community Education

tp://www.kbic-nsn.gov/html/ocss.htm

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Employment Opportunities

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

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Sales Manager — January 5, 2011 deadline

∗

Weed & Seed Coordinator— January 11, 2011 deadline

∗

Clinical Social Worker — open until filled

∗

Family Aide (on-call) — open continuously

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* Community Service Supervisor * Cashier

* Receptionist/Clerical Worker

* Unit Manager

* Pre-Primary Teaching Assistant

* LPN

* Youth Program & Facility Attendant

* RN

* Account Executive/Sales

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.ojibwa.com.

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 STARDARD

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Madyson Ann Evans was born November

23, 2010, to Emily and Aaron Evans and

big brother Noah Evans.

Madyson

weighed 9lbs, 7oz. and was 20 1/2

inches long.

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