The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwe (2014)

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The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwe

Waabigwani Giizis - Flower Moon - May 2014 Issue 118

ZAAGIBASHAGAABAWING “STEP OUT OF THE DARKNESS”

SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS

Tribal Council Members:

Donald Shalifoe, Sr., Ogimaa

Carole LaPointe, Vice-President

Jean Jokinen, Secretary

Gary F. Loonsfoot, Sr., Asst. Secretary

Eddy Edwards, Treasurer

Warren C. Swartz, Jr.

Susan J. LaFernier

Jennifer Misegan

Robert D. (RD) Curtis, Jr.

Michael F. LaFernier, Sr.

Elizabeth (Chiz) Matthews

Don Messer, Jr.

SPECIAL POINTS

OF INTEREST:

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Chief of Police, Miranda Forcia and Officer Everett Edkahl, Jr., of the KBIC Tribal Police Department, as

they tie teal ribbons to the Community’s police units on April 1st.

The Keweenaw Bay Tribal Police Department proudly displayed teal ribbons on

their patrol units throughout the month of

April for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Teal ribbons are the symbol for Sexual

Awareness Month.

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

Office of Violence Against Women (KBIC

OVW) Programs and Services joined the

efforts of national, state, and local partners,

as well as every citizen to actively engage

in public and private efforts to prevent sexual violence. KBIC OVW Survivor Advo-

cate, Liana Loonsfoot, said, “It's time for all

of us to start conversations, take appropriate action, and support one another to create a safer environment for all. Sexual Assault Awareness Month is intended to draw

attention to the fact that sexual violence is

widespread and impacts everyone.

Statistics show that rape, sexual assault, and sexual harassment affect every

community.” Loonsfoot continued, “One

out of five women and one out of seventyone men will be raped at some point in

their lives. American Indians are 2.5 times

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Zaagibashagaabawing, Sexual

Assault Awareness

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April 7, 2014 Tribal Council

Meeting

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KBIC Walleye Program Summary

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Mayo Selected “Home Town

Health Hero”

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Drug Conviction Report

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Ojibwa Senior News

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Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Left to right, Officer Mathew Shalifoe, Jr., Capt. William Seppanen, Sr., Miranda Forcia—Chief of Police, Lianna Loonsfoot—OVW Survivor Advocate,

Cherie Dakota—OVW Lead, Nancy Voakes—Tribal Police Dispatcher, Sgt. Jennifer St. George, and Officer Everett Ekdahl, Jr.

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APRIL 7, 2014 TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING

The Regular Saturday Tribal Council

Meeting for April 3, 2014, was cancelled

due to inclement weather. The Ogimaa

rescheduled the meeting, and it was

held on Monday, April 7, 2014, 2:00

p.m. at the Ojibwa Casino Resort Conference Room in Baraga, Michigan.

Ogimaa Donald Shalifoe, Sr. presided

over the meeting with Carole LaPointe,

Jean Jokinen, Eddy Edwards, Robert

R.D. Curtis, Jr., Michael F. LaFernier,

Sr., Susan J. LaFernier, Elizabeth “Chiz”

Matthews, Don Messer, Jr., Jennifer

Misegan, and Warren C. Swartz, Jr. present. Gary F. Loonsfoot, Sr. was absent.

Ogimaa Donald Shalifoe, Sr., shared

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

Treasurer Eddy Edwards gave the

Treasurer’s Report (page three) and

Ogimaa Donald Shalifoe, Sr. gave the

Ogimaa Report (page three).

Gary Loonsfoot, Jr., THPO Director,

addressed Council requesting to make

four budget transfers in grants/line items

he oversees. Motion by Robert R.D.

Curtis, Jr. to table THPO budget

transfers until the finance meeting;

supported by Michael F. LaFernier,

Sr. Ten supported (Shalifoe, Jokinen,

Edwards, Curtis, M. LaFernier, S.

LaFernier, Matthews, Messer, Misegan,

Swartz);

one

opposed

(LaPointe); 0 abstained; one absent

(Loonsfoot); motion carried.

Gary F. Loonsfoot, Sr., Assistant

Secretary, had requested a 1st Reading

of Resolution KB-015-2014. As Councilman Loonsfoot was not available at today’s meeting, Councilman Robert R.D.

Curtis, Jr. introduced it on his behalf. “I

am writing this letter for the KBIC Tribal

Council to consider the adoption of

Resolution KB-015-2014 in accordance

to §3.1701 of the KBIC Tribal Code.

The substance of this ordinance is the

year round ban of any/all alcoholic beverages and illegal drug usage at the

KBIC Powwow Grounds. This does not

include the marina or the beach area. It

is no secret that the powwow grounds

are home to several ancestral burial

mounds. These mounds have been

documented and recorded within the

THPO archives. Out of respect to these

ancestors, it seems only appropriate to

enact an ordinance to ban the use of

alcohol and drugs within the property’s

boundaries. This proposal will include

all camping sites, arena, vending

booths, and all other areas of the property at all times of the year. This will include any and all activities, both tribally

sanctioned and private that occur at this

location. I am requesting the KBIC

Tribal Council’s support on this issue

and for Council to pass Resolution KB015-2014 in accordance to the existing

Tribal Code regarding 'Alcohol Beverages: Compliance with Federal and

Tribal Law’ §3.1701. I am attaching verbiage associated with §3.1701 of the

KBIC Tribal Code. Chi-miigwech.” Submitted by Gary F. Loonsfoot, Jr., KBIC

Director of Cultural Resources, THPO

Representative, MACPRA Representative.

§3.1707 Alcoholic Beverages Prohibited On Baraga Powwow Grounds.

Definition, Alcohol: For the purpose of

(2) Niizh

this statute, alcoholic beverages includes but are not limited to Beer, Wine,

Liquor, Mead, Saki, and any beverage

that contains over 2 proof of alcoholic

content that is meant for consumption.

Prohibition, the possession, and consumption of alcoholic beverages are

prohibited at the following location: The

West Half of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter

(W½ of the W½ of the SE¼ of the NE¼)

AND the West Half of the East Half of

the West Half of the Southeast Quarter

of the Northeast Quarter (W½ of the E½

of the W½ of the SE¼ of the NE¼) of

Section 27, T.51N., R.33W., Village of

Baraga, Baraga Township, Baraga

County Michigan. Commonly called the

Baraga Powwow grounds. Exception:

1) The alcohol prohibition does not apply to the transportation roads that go to

and from the lighthouse and marina to

US41. 2) The alcohol prohibition applies

only to alcoholic beverages, not medicinal alcohol used to treat flesh wounds.

Penalty: Any person found in violation

of the provision will be guilty of a Civil

Infraction. Motion by Robert R.D. Curtis, Jr. to introduce KB-015-2014

(First Reading); supported by Carole

LaPointe. (Question occurs at the Third

Reading). The Second Reading was

scheduled for the May 3, 2014 meeting.

The Second Reading for Title X

Amendments—Fishing was held. Council heard public comments. The Third

Reading is scheduled for the April 10,

2014 meeting.

Dan MacNeil, Tribal Attorney Office

Administrator, brought forward the Suzanne Mleko Business License Application for d/b/a Superior Painting. Motion

by Don Messer, Jr. to approve Suzanne Mleko’s business license; supported by Michael F. LaFernier, Sr.

Eleven supported (Shalifoe, LaPointe,

Jokinen,

Edwards,

Curtis,

M.

LaFernier, S. LaFernier, Matthews,

Messer, Misegan, Swartz); 0 opposed; 0 abstained; one absent

(Loonsfoot); motion carried.

Dan MacNeil, Tribal Attorney Office

Administrator, presented a contract between KBIC and Asher Consulting LLC

and Ad Hoc Analytics, LLC, for a Fish

Consumption Survey.

Motion by

Carole LaPointe to approve the Tier I

Services Agreement with KBIC and

Asher Consulting LLC and Ad Hoc

Analytics LLC; supported by Susan

J. LaFernier. Eleven supported

(Shalifoe, LaPointe, Jokinen, Edwards, Curtis, M. LaFernier, S.

LaFernier, Matthews, Messer, Misegan, Swartz); 0 opposed; 0 abstained;

one absent (Loonsfoot); motion carried.

Nick Lozier, Angie Shelifoe, and

Suzy Jondreau sought funding from

Council on behalf of the Baraga County

Lumberjack Days Committee. Motion

by Michael F. LaFernier, Sr. to approve $8,000.00 for the Baraga

County Lumberjack Days Committee

for the 4th of July fireworks; supported by Carole LaPointe. Eight

supported (LaPointe, Curtis, M.

LaFernier, S. LaFernier, Matthews,

Messer, Misegan, Swartz); two opposed (Jokinen, Edwards); one abstained

(Shalifoe);

one

absent

(Loonsfoot); motion carried.

Lisa Denomie, Pre-Primary Director,

addressed Council with child safety concerns.

Council had temporarily approved the use of two offices and a

classroom within the Margaret Ross

Early Childhood and Family Education

Center for the Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa

Community College sometime last year.

This is the building that houses the Preprimary program. Pre-primary staff has

experienced a lot more unknown adult

traffic recently during the day hours

when young children are present, and

the staff fears for the safety of these

children. Additionally, these adult students stand by the doorway and smoke

their cigarettes. They then throw their

cigarette butts on the ground where the

children see them and are tempted to

pick them up. Motion by Eddy Edwards to end the temporary arrangement of the college utilizing this

building; supported by Robert R.D.

Curtis, Jr. Eight supported (Shalifoe,

Jokinen,

Edwards,

Curtis,

M.

LaFernier, S. LaFernier, Matthews,

Messer); 0 opposed; three abstained

(LaPointe, Misegan, Swartz); one absent (Loonsfoot); motion carried.

Ogimaa will give notice.

Treasurer Eddy Edwards brought forward the donations for April 2014. Motion by Jennifer Misegan to approve

the April 2014 donations in the

amount of $5,000.00 to Art Allert’s

Request for a donation to the

Shriner’s Hospital, $500.00 to Camp

New Day U.P. located in Marquette,

Michigan, $250.00 to Pioneer Credit

Union Account for the Kayla Genschow Benefit, $250.00 to the

Wounded Warriors Project for a total

of $6,000.00; supported by Carole LaPointe. Ten supported (Shalifoe, LaPointe,

Edwards,

Curtis,

M.

LaFernier, S. LaFernier, Matthews,

Messer, Misegan, Swartz); one opposed (Jokinen); 0 abstained; one absent (Loonsfoot); motion carried.

Susan J. LaFernier requested Council purchase the back page for the Daily

Mining Gazette 2014 Progress Ads (last

year’s cost was $1,400.00) and the

deadline to purchase the ad is April

16th. Motion by Susan J. LaFernier to

approve the purchase of the 2014

Progress Ad with the Daily Mining

Gazette; supported by Eddy Edwards. Eight supported (LaPointe,

Edwards, Curtis, M. LaFernier, S.

LaFernier,

Matthews,

Messer,

Swartz); three opposed (Shalifoe,

Jokinen, Misegan); 0 abstained; one

absent (Loonsfoot); motion carried.

Susan J. LaFernier had a request for

our KBIC Tribal Police Department for a

Drug Take Back Initiative Program. Motion by Jennifer Misegan to direct the

Police Chief to develop a Drug Take

Back Initiative Program; supported

by Elizabeth “Chiz”

Matthews.

Eleven supported (Shalifoe, LaPointe,

Jokinen,

Edwards,

Curtis,

M.

LaFernier, S. LaFernier, Matthews,

Messer, Misegan, Swartz); 0 opposed; 0 abstained; one absent

(Loonsfoot); motion carried.

Council moved into closed session

(open to Tribal Members) with one item

(Recommendation from Casino Task

Continues top of page three.

Council meeting continues:

Force) on the agenda prior to adjournment.

~ submitted by Lauri Denomie, Newsletter Editor

All Tribal Veterans’ Meeting at the

Lighthouse, Sand Point, will be held

every third Wednesday of the month

at 1900 hours.

All Tribal Veterans are Welcome!

TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2014

Treasurer, Eddy Edwards, gave a

verbal report for the month of March

2014. (This verbal report was transcribed and edited by the Newsletter

Editor with Mr. Edwards’ final approval).

We have a new general manager

working at the Baraga Casino. Her

name is Sheryl Mckerchie, who is a

Sault Ste. Marie Band of Chippewa Indians tribal member. She has a lot of experience coming from a family of casino

managers. She has been working on a

lot of different things we’ve had in the

works, such as updating our point of

sale system and updating our Oasis

system which the people recently approved to purchase. Unfortunately, this

Oasis system will not be installed until

July or August as the demand for updates with Aristocrat is so high from casinos around the country.

I have been meeting in the afternoons with the Casino Task Force.

We’ve been meeting with architects,

construction managers, our attorney,

and accountants regarding our negotiations with the Baraga Lakeside property

and another piece of property we are

also looking at. There will be a meeting

tomorrow morning with investors of the

Baraga Lakeside hopefully to work out a

deal that can be brought forward for a

vote. I have also been speaking with

some of their debtors to see what can

be worked out on that side as well. The

Casino Task Force does have a recommendation as to hiring someone to help

us with planning which will be discussed

in closed session later in today’s meeting.

We have been working on our employee health care benefits. We have

renewed with Blue Cross Blue Shield for

approximately 350 employees whom we

provide with coverage. The premium is

an increase of more than a million dollars this year, so we are working on how

we will be paying for that throughout this

next year. We will be meeting on April

15th with our broker who will also be

bringing in a carrier that is new to Michigan to see what options there are for us

to get out of the Blue Shield program

and format which is costing us a lot of

money.

The Tribe approved a grant application for ANA last week for social employment and economical development.

Within the grant, we applied for a road

construction business. This business

plan was completed on Friday and was

submitted to our grant writer, Jean Jokinen. She will be completing the work

on it this week and submitting the grant.

This three-year grant is at a 20% match

of the total budget which will be over a

million dollars. We will pair up with our

own roadside construction. With the

$800,000 a year that we receive to

match up with outside work, so we can

do both our own government work and

outside work. The idea is to pay our

businesses and not some other business to do the work, so we’ll see how

that all comes together.

We are seeing normal operations at

the Pines and the casinos. Currently

the Pines is getting a lot of water off

their roof with the snow melting, and

they do have a frozen water drain, but

otherwise things are back to normal.

Eagle Radio is also seeing normal operations. One of things I have been

looking into is options of where to move

the radio station and the planning and

development offices if we move forward

with the Baraga Lakeside Casino project.

This concludes my report for the

month of March.

Respectfully submitted,

Eddy Edwards, Treasurer

ATTENTION

MARQUETTE RESIDENTS

Attention ATR Clients who attended

Class July 2013 and Nov 2013 at the

Harvey Community Building: There will

be a Speaker, "UPSET" Officer DT/

LT Tim Sholander on Saturday, May

31st and Sunday, June 1st from 1-3 p.m.

at the Harvey Community Building.

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NICE PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN

AWAY.

YOU MUST REGISTER for this

Class by May 16th. Please call RD

Curtis, Jr. at (906) 353-8121.

YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO

ATTEND THIS CLASS, NO EXCEPTIONS.

HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Head Start and Early Head

Start will be accepting applications

for the 2014-2015 school year. You

may have an application mailed to

you by calling 524-6626. Applications

are also available at:

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KBIC Health Clinic

KBIC Tribal Center

Ojibwa Community College

Head Start & Early Head Start

Center

Reminder, all applications MUST be

returned with a proof of income. All

applications are due by June 27,

2014.

To be added to the mailing

list or to correct your mailing address, contact the

enrollment office at (906)

353-6623 ext. 4113.

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.

OGIMAA REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2014

The tribal attorney has resigned her

position this month. The office has tentatively outsourced the responsibility to

several law firms that have handled existing duties in the past. We have assigned prosecutorial duties to the office

of Joseph O’Leary as he is most familiar

with this responsibility. We are currently

assessing several law firms, one of

which is Native, to achieve the best interest of our people. The tribal attorney

clerk has been renamed manager of the

law office.

There have been some first time

events this month. The first round

dance was hosted by the Community at

the Ojibwa Community College. The

first live stream of council meetings took

effect this past month. This was initiated to provide the Community with as

much information as possible. The new

tribal police chief has been scheduling

much needed training for the Commu-

nity’s police department, one of which

was hosted here. A new casino task

force was formed to address any and all

aspects of a new casino. They have

met several times and are moving forward with this.

The Lac Du Flambeau Band has declared lakes in Michigan. This office has

reminded their president that the age old

custom of asking permission in a good

way was not followed. Apparently they

are in the process of making laws to

spear in Michigan as a way to justify the

intrusion.

A request for a constitution pamphlet

has been considered. This would make

the constitution easily available for all

community members.

History was made this month when

the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality requested a governmentto-government sit down to discuss a revised water discharge permit for Eagle

Mine. Council let them know their displeasure with this.

On a related subject, Mike Welsh,

Manager of Eagle Mine, has contacted

this office requesting a meeting. Ogimaa’s response was to let him know

that maybe just a phone call was in order as a face-to-face may be misconstrued as something it is not. No contact thus far. My thoughts are to not

deal or negotiate with mining companies.

The powwow committee is moving

forward with the 2014 powwow. Our

office has reviewed plans and needs to

consult with the community and committee on some small items; otherwise this

seems and looks good.

Miigwech,

Donald Shalifoe, Sr., Ogimaa

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Key KBIC Staff Attend Native

American Service Learning

Partnership Event

Croation Chicken Dinner

Benefit for Andrew Schwartz,

(seminarian)

June 14, 2014, 2-6 pm

St. Ann's Church, Baraga

Chicken 1/2 10.00 1/4 8.00

Takeout or eat in

Bake Sale & Raffle

OJIBWA LIBRARY NEWS

We have new books for the young

and the not so young!

For the young:

 Totally Awesome Rubber Band Jewelry

 Thanks to the Animals by Allen Socka

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basin, a Passamaquoddy Storyteller

What Does the Fox Say?

Love Monster

Beaver Steals Fire Salish Coyote Story

Octopus's Garden by Ringo Starr

The Day the Crayons Quit

Muskrat Will Be Swimming

Dragons Love Tacos

The Cupcake Club: Baby Cakes (a

chapter book)

The Candy Smash from the Lemonade

War Series

For young adults:

 The Prom Queen

 Etched on Me

 Staying Strong by Demi Lovato

For adults:

 The Little Red Book for Women, part of

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the 12 Step Program of AA

American Indian Autobiography by H.

David Brumble 111

Native Voices American Indian Identity

& Resistance

The Heart of Everything That Is, The

Untold Story of Red Cloud, An American

Legend

The Girl Who Sang to the Buffalo. A

Child, an Elder & the Light from an Ancient Sky

Etched in Sand, A True Story of Five

Siblings Who Survived an Unspeakable

Childhood on Long Island

Forgiveness, 21 Days to Forgive Everyone for Everything

Pipestone, My Life in an Indian Boarding

School

Indian Givers, How Native Americans

Transformed the World

Blood Struggle, The Rise of Modern Indian Nations

Murder in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

by Sonny Longtine

~ submitted by Mary Bergerson,

Tribal Library Director

The inaugural Native American Service

Learning Partnership

Institute took place on

April 3 and 4, 2014, at

Northern

Michigan

University, in Marquette.

Four KBIC

staff attended the

event: Melissa Koepp,

Jennifer

Misegan,

Melissa Koepp, TERO Amy St. Arnold, and

Director, and William

Mendoza,

Executive Carole LaPointe. The

Director White House Institute featured keyInitiative on Indian Edunote speaker William

cation.

Mendoza, Executive

Director of the White House Initiative on

American Indian and Alaska Native Education.

Academic service learning is an exciting teaching methodology that incorporates community service as a means

of helping students gain a deeper understanding of course objectives, acquire

new knowledge, develop professional

expertise, and engage in civic activity.

Attention KBIC Members Job Skills

Assistance

The KBIC TERO Office is available to

assist KBIC Members who are applying for

Job Positions. TERO can help you complete your application to ensure consideration for employment.

For the best chance to make sure your

application is considered, it must be filled

out completely. Most employers will not

consider an incomplete job application.

TERO will be available during regular

business hours in the Tribal Center to assist

KBIC Tribal Members in completing the

application packet.

Please stop by or contact Melissa Koepp

at

(906 )

3 53 -4167

or

e -mail

melissa.koepp@kbic-nsn.gov.

Keweenaw Bay

Indian Community

Employment Opportunities

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Child Support/Friend of the Court Specialist—May

5, 2014

Forestry Technician Internship — May 9, 2014

Summer College Intern—May 9, 2014

Summer Youth Workers—May 29, 2014

Tribal Attorney, open until filled

On-call positions: Pharmacy Technician. Facility Attendant, Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse,

Internal Sales Specialist, OVW Unit Manager, Pharmacist, Receptionist/Clerical Worker, Receptionist, Board

Operator, Cashier, Account Executive/Sales, PrePrimary Teaching Assistant, Community Service Supervisor, Unit Manager, Family Aide, Van Driver.

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

For current job listings, complete job announcements, applications, and closing dates contact: KBIC Personnel Department, 16429 Bear Town Road, Baraga, MI 49908-9210 or 906353-6623, ext 4176 or visit: www.ojibwa.com.

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Local Film Production Company

to Release First Feature Film

Early Spring Productions will be presenting the world premiere of its first

feature film, “Mutt”, at the Calumet

Theatre on Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28 at 7:30 p.m.

The film is free of charge but donations will be accepted following the film.

Preceding the event on June 27, at 5:30

p.m. will be a gala dinner in the Calumet

Theatre’s Red Jacket Ballroom where

the public will have the opportunity to

meet and greet the film’s cast and crew.

Tickets are $15 to attend the dinner and

can be purchased by calling the Calumet Theater Box Office at 337-2610

through June 24th.

Early Spring Productions began filming in September 2013. The film features an entirely local cast and crew,

and each scene was shot in the Keweenaw. Every crew member is a student at either Michigan Tech University

or Finlandia University.

“I have a tremendous sense of pride

in what we’ve done so far,” said Rick

Allen, producer of the film and owner of

Early Spring Productions. “We didn’t

know how we would do, being our first

movie, but I think we’re going to surprise

a lot of people.”

The film stars Samantha Bach as

Meda Paavola, along with Mitch Bolo,

A.J. Farrell, Don Stolp Sr., Katie Zutter,

Aubrey Freeman, Pasi Lautala, and Jaycie Forcia as supporting actors.

The story follows a young halfFinnish, half-Native American woman

who was raised by her Finnish aunt.

When she meets a man from the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, she

finds herself torn between two conflicting cultures.

Mitch Bolo plays Meda’s love interest, Neil Sheldon, in the film. “It has a lot

of different elements,” Bolo said. “It’s a

love story, it has comedic moments … it

appeals to different audiences. It

touches on racism and biracial issues

that most people aren’t really aware of

[in this area.]”

Early Spring Productions is an

emerging film production company located in the Jutila Center in Hancock.

After the premiere at the Calumet Theatre, Mutt will show at the Niiwin Akeaa

Center on the Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa

Community College Campus on Friday,

July 11th at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday,

July 12th at 2:00 p.m. Additional showings include the Michigan Tech’s Rozsa

Center on Friday, Sept. 12, at 7:30 p.m.

Entrance will be free to these showings

as well.

“Mutt” is intended for Mature Audiences. Parental discretion is advised.

KEWEENAW BAY INDIAN COMMUNITY

2014 TRIBAL COUNCIL

DONALD SHALIFOE, SR., President

CAROLE L. LAPOINTE, Vice President

JEAN JOKINEN, Secretary

GARY F. LOONSFOOT, SR., Asst. Secretary

EDDY EDWARDS, Treasurer

Keweenaw Bay Tribal Center

16429 Beartown Road

Baraga, Michigan 49908

Phone (906) 353-6623

Fax (906) 353-7540

From the Office of the Ogimaa

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community; Walleye Program

Summary

Baraga, MI — The Lake Superior Ojibwa were traditionally

a hunter/gatherer society, relying on local natural resources

for subsistence. Subsistence fishing has remained a central

part of modern Ojibwa life and many look forward to the spring

ice break-up and the chance to harvest walleye from local waters.

Recognizing the impact that local recreational and subsistence fishing has on the Walleye fishery and the cultural importance of this species, the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Natural Resources Department (KBNRD) initiated a Walleye rearing and stocking program. The program was developed to support Walleye population restoration efforts in the

western Lake Superior region and tribal Walleye harvest.

The Walleye rearing area consist of two ½ acre ponds, with

a planned expansion to include one-acre pond, incubation

building, and well in 2014. Since 2009, KBNRD has stocked

over 2,000,000 Walleye of varying size into Portage Lake,

Huron Bay, and Keweenaw Bay (see Table 1). In 2013 alone,

KBNRD stocked over 860,000 Walleye fry and fingerlings.

KBNRD intends to continue to manage the local Walleye fishery with strategic stockings efforts.

Walleye stocked in the Portage Lake system by KBNRD

have been caught by local fisherman. In September 2013, a

Chassell resident caught a 15” Walleye marked with a KBNRD

micro-Floy identification tag that was placed in this fish back in

2011. The gentleman returned the tag to the KBNRD with a

note remarking that the KBIC Walleye stocking program was

“much appreciated.” While tribal Walleye harvest remains a

controversial issue across MN, WI, and MI, KBIC is making

strides locally to help maintain a sustainable Walleye fishery

for everyone to enjoy.

In addition to the Walleye rearing program, the KBNRD

ROBERT R.D. CURTIS, JR.

MICHAEL F. LAFERNIER, SR.

SUSAN J. LAFERNIER

ELIZABETH “CHIZ” MATTHEWS

DON MESSER, JR.

JENNIFER MISEGAN

WARREN C. SWARTZ, JR.

also rears and stocks Lake Trout and Brook Trout. KBNRD

Lake and Brook Trout stocking began in the early 1990’s. Ultimately, the goal of Keweenaw Bay's tribal hatchery is to rear

native fish for stocking into Lake Superior and adjacent

streams to provide a self-sustaining fishery on the reservation

and 1842 ceded waters. Our current production goal is

50,000 Lake Trout yearlings (6" fish), 40,000 Brook Trout

yearlings, 30,000 Coaster Brook Trout, and 50,000 Walleye

fry annually. Most years we far exceed these stocking numbers.

SUMMER COLLEGE INTERN PROGRAM

The Tribal Council has approved funding for a Summer College Intern Program. Eight students will be placed with tribal

departments for 12 weeks this summer, working 40 hours per

week @ $9.18 per hour. Students must be KBIC members,

attending college full-time during the 2013-14 academic year,

and continuing during the 2014-15 academic year. They must

have a minimum GPA of 2.00, and must provide proof of GPA,

full-time status, and college major. If the number of students

applying is greater than the number of positions available, the

highest GPA’s will be used to determine placement.

To apply, please contact Hope Laramore at the Personnel

Office at the Tribal Center. Her phone number is 353-6623,

ext. 4176. The deadline to apply is May 9, 2014, at 4 p.m.

Students could begin work as early as May 19. Applications

will be accepted after May 9, if all positions are not filled.

If you have any questions regarding the Summer College

Intern Program, please contact Amy St. Arnold, Education Director, at 353-4117 or at amy@kbic-nsn.gov or Hope Laramore

at the number above or at hope@kbic-nsn.gov

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UP Champs!!

For the fourth year, the

Baraga County area sent a

team to the two-day Special

Olympics Basketball Tournament in Escanaba. The team

has been coached by Koray

Inal, and the group was rewarded this year with a first

place divisional victory.

Several hundred athletes

participated in the event that

began with an opening ceremony led by State Senator

Tom Casperson. The tournament consisted of 22 games

staged in single elimination

fashion across seven divisions.

The local Kiwanas Club provided meals as well as a live

band for a dance/mixer on the

first night of the tournament.

The high scorers on the

Baraga County team this year

were Hannah Misegan and

Chris Cadeau both averaging

7 points per game during the

tournament as well as many

Baraga Vikings 2014 SO Division 6 Basketball Champions

defensive steals and blocks.

Members from left rear: Koray Inal, James Cook, Chris Cadeau, Mick Sheridan, Hannah Misegan, Joyce

Beadreau, Pam Sheridan. From front left: Laura Barrette, Janel LaPlante, Diane Johnston, Lola Mariacher.

Most of the other players also

scored baskets and contributed to the team with ball movement and defense.

The team is appreciative of the support from the Ojibwa Community College which allowed the use of its facilities for practices as well as Copper Country Mental Health for logistics and member supports. Additionally, the team has received support

over the years from the LaPlante and Stark families which have been greatly appreciated. ~ submitted by Mick Sheridan.

Sexual assault awareness continues

more likely to experience sexual assault

crimes compared to all other races, and

one out of three Indian women reports

having been sexually assaulted during

her lifetime. Child sexual abuse affects

one out of six boys and one out of four

girls. Twenty percent of all Native children will be sexually assault before the

age 18. Our youth are more at risk to

experience heightened rates of sexual

violence particularly those aged 12-17

who are 2.5 times more likely to be victims of rape or sexual assault.”

On April 1st the Teal Ribbon Campaign Kickoff began at 12:00 noon at the

KBIC Tribal Center where the community joined the KBIC Tribal Police by

placing the ribbons on their vehicles to

show support in ending sexual assault in

our Community. The teal ribbons were

made available at the Tribal Center

throughout the month.

The Community gathered for a second event on April 11th for the

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"Zaagibashagaabawing" Step out of the

Darkness KBIC Walk to End Sexual Assault which began at 12:00 noon in the

Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College parking lot. A number of community members participated in the walk to

bring awareness to Sexual Assault in

our community. Participants received

free t-shirts and promotional items, and

a luncheon was served.

KBIC OVW Team Leader Cherie Dakota said, “The point for the Zaagibashagaabawing Step Out of the Darkness

Walk is to get word out to the community about sexual assault awareness

and to let them know anyone can call

and talk to someone 24-hours a day,

seven days a week. People can just call

to talk or if they want to know what to do

next, use the shelter services at OVW or

the Baraga County Shelter Home. We

want people to know they’re not alone

and help is available 24/7. Crisis Line

number is (906) 353-4599 or toll-free

(855) 202-8375.”

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

KBIC Tribal Police Dispatcher Nancy

Voakes displays one of the t-shirts.

KATHY MAYO SELECTED “HOME TOWN HEALTH HERO”

BY STATE OF MICHIGAN PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS OFFICE

When Jim Koval sent out the call for nominations of Hometown Health Heroes in February, Carole LaPointe, Health Administrator, immediately sent in her nomination for Community

Health Director, Kathy Mayo.

Carole wrote, “Kathy Mayo is our Community Health Director. In that position, she wears many hats – that of Special

Diabetes Program for Indians CDE; she supervises and directs Community Health and Maternal Health Staff of and has

worked tirelessly on rounding the troops to develop a Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) to prepare our Health

Center and Community for Public Health Accreditation. Kathy

has created and implements community meetings for planning

Emergency Preparedness in our Tribal Community, this involves working with many different departments and divisions

in our community. She also serves as Vice-President of our

Tribal College Board of Regents. This year Kathy and her

staff implemented our first ever “Drive through” Flu shot clinic,

which has assisted us with being one of the Tribes with a

higher percentage of members vaccinated and up to date on

their immunizations raising the number of flu vaccinations to

600 participants!”

LaPointe said, "Many times for the meetings that are required to take place to engage the Tribal Community, Kathy

will prepare the meal participants will eat! She also includes

incentives that help engage participants and will take time to

teach our diabetics one-on-one or make a home visit if necessary. She is very organized and runs a tight ship to allow her

employees the best productivity and accountability. Kathy's

motivation and drive have fueled our community to participate

in our Public Health Emergency Preparedness meetings and

more people in our community are aware of the Emergency

Process. She makes people aware of the meetings available

on the local and State level to become active participants in

the emergency preparedness process".

The Michigan Public Health Week is an initiative of the

American Public Health Association. In Michigan, the Public

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Carole LaPointe (left) displays the award with Kathy Mayo (right).

Health Week Partnership is responsible for coordinating

awareness and events as part of this celebration. This year’s

theme, “Public Health : Start Here,” provides us with a chance

to highlight how the public health system keeps our communities healthy and safe as technologies advance, public attitudes toward health shift, and more health and safety options

become available.

The awards were presented at the Michigan Public Health

Week event at the State Capitol on April 23rd. In lieu of attending the celebration on the 23 rd,in Lansing, her award was

presented to Carole LaPointe, Health Administrator, at the

Quarterly Michigan Tribal Health Director meeting held in Manistee, MI, by Mary MacQueen, of Michigan Dept of Community Health on April 9th.

NOTICE: Tribal Council Meeting Agendas are now available

on the Tribe’s Website, www.ojibwa.com, and on the Keweenaw Bay Indian

Community Facebook Page, https://www.facebook.com/KBICTribe.

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NEWS FROM THE OJIBWA SENIOR CITIZENS

May:

There are a few openings for individual who would like to

go with the seniors on their Western Caribbean cruise. You

would be responsible for the full cost of the cruise at the group

rate. We are leaving Baraga on January 10, and returning on

January 18. For more information, contact Susie Crawford at

(906) 353-6183.

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May 7—12:15 p.m., Senior Meeting.



May 21—Pasty prep at 12:15 p.m. (right after lunch). We

are done by 3:00 p.m. and volunteers are needed!

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May 22—Pasty sale at 5:00 a.m., or as early as you can

get there. We are done making pasties by 10:00 a.m., with

clean-up and bagging pasties to follow. Volunteers are

needed and anyone who wishes to help with this senior

fundraising event are welcome. Come join our fun!

June:

Pasty events for June are:

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June 21 - special sale

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June 25 - pasty prep

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June 26 - regular pasty sale

2014 ANN MISEGAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE

The KBIC Education Department announces the availability of the 2014 Ann Misegan Memorial Scholarship applications. The scholarship amount is $1,000, twice a year for up

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

Applicants must meet the following criteria:



Enrolled Tribal member



Attending an accredited college/university



Enrolled as a full-time student



Pursuing a degree in a Health Care field (nursing

or dental program preference given)



Resident of Baraga or Marquette County

Eligible students must complete an application, submit an

essay detailing their interest in their chosen health field and

submit a copy of their official transcripts (high school or college).

For more information and to request an application, contact Amy St. Arnold, Education Director, at (906) 353-6623,

ext. 4117. or at amy@KBIC-nsn.gov. The application deadline is July 7, 2014, at 4 p.m.

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MAY 2014 Calendar Events

May 3: Reg. Sat. Council Meeting, 9 am, Ojibwa Resort Conference Rm;

KBOCC Graduation;

May 9: Legal Aid Clinic;

May 10: Constitutional Committee Meeting, 10 am, Council Chambers;

May 21: Veteran’s Meeting, 7 pm;

May 22: Ojibwa Sr. Citizens’ Pasty Sale;

May 26: Memorial Day, Gov’t Offices closed.

~ submitted by newsletter editor

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.

NIIWIN AKEAA COMMUNITY CENTER—YOUTH CLUB

MAY 2014

DRUG

CONVICTION

REPORT

TRIBAL COURT

In a continuous

effort to reduce the

illegal use of controlled substances in

our community, the Drug Task Force

has requested the publication of pertinent information regarding any convictions of the Controlled Substances section of the KBIC Tribal Code §3.1706.

The Tribal Court has agreed to comply

with the Drug Task Force’s request and

will publish a Drug Conviction Report on

a routine basis.

Sarah Garver, case #13-362, controlled

substance (sale - marijuana) – 1st offense

Sentencing on 03/27/2014 to:

1. $300 fine.

2. Defendant is to obtain a substance abuse

screening and is to follow the recommendations of that screening until successfully discharged.

3. Ninety days jail, credit for three days

served, 57 days suspended, 30 days to

be served on GPS tether in lieu of jail.

Defendant is financially responsible for

the costs of lodging/tether, and any expenses incurred while incarcerated.

4. Six-twelve months of alcohol and drug

restricted probation with the $10 monthly

fee. Defendant is financially responsible

for the costs of drug and PBT tests, if

any.

Tiana Drift, case #13-319, controlled substance (use - Amphetamine) – 2nd offense

Sentencing on 03/18/2014 to:

1. $1000 Fine.

2. One-hundred-eighty days jail, 180 days

suspended pending successful completion of the Healing To Wellness Court.

Defendant is financially responsible for

the costs of lodging and any expenses

incurred while incarcerated.

3. Defendant is financially responsible for

the costs of drug and PBT tests, if any.

4. Defendant is sentenced to the Healing to

Wellness Court.

Tiana Drift, case #13-320, controlled substance (use - Methylphenidate) – 3rd offense

Sentencing on 03/18/2014 to:

1. $1000 Fine.

2. One-hundred-eighty days jail, 180 days

suspended pending successful completion of the Healing To Wellness Court.

Defendant is financially responsible for

the costs of lodging and any expenses

incurred while incarcerated.

3. Defendant is financially responsible for

the costs of drug and PBT tests, if any.

4. Defendant is sentenced to the Healing to

Wellness Court.

Bryan Chosa, case #13-352, controlled

substance (sale – marijuana) – 1st offense

Sentencing on 03/17/2014 to:

1. $350 Fine.

2. Defendant must successfully complete a

substance abuse screening within 30

days and follow all recommendations until

successfully completed.

3. Ninety days jail, 80 days suspended

pending successful completion of all

terms of probation, credit for two days

served. Defendant is to serve eight days

in the county jail. Defendant is financially

responsible for the costs of lodging and

any expenses incurred while incarcerated.

4. Six-twelve months alcohol and drug restricted probation with the $10 monthly

fee. Defendant is financially responsible

of the costs of drug and PBT tests, if any.

Chad DeCota, case #13-365, controlled

substance (use – marijuana) – 1st offense

Sentencing on 02/23/2014 to:

1. $150 Fine.

2. Defendant is to obtain a substance abuse

screening and is to follow the recommendations of that screening until successfully discharged. Defendant must sign a

release of information for the Court to

monitor compliance.

3. Ninety days jail, 81 days suspended

pending successful completion of all

terms of probation, credit for nine days

served. Defendant is financially responsible for the costs of lodging and any expenses incurred while incarcerated.

4. Six-twelve months alcohol and drug restricted probation with the $10 monthly

fee. Defendant is financially responsible

of the costs of drug and PBT tests, if any.

5. Defendant must continue with his mental

health treatment.

Malorie Swartz, case #13-297, controlled

substance (use – morphine) – 1st offense

Sentencing on 02/03/2014 to:

1. $500 Fine.

2. Defendant is to obtain a new substance

abuse screening and is to follow the recommendations of that screening until successfully discharged. Defendant must

sign a release of information for the Court

to monitor compliance.

3. Ninety days jail, 60 days suspended

pending successful completion of all

terms of probation, credit for 30 days

served. Defendant is financially responsible for the costs of lodging and any expenses incurred while incarcerated.

4. Six-twelve months alcohol and drug restricted probation with the $10 monthly

fee. Defendant is financially responsible

of the costs of drug and PBT tests, if any.

Defendant is to report twice weekly, Mondays and Thursdays, until the Probation

Officer deems otherwise.

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FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ON

INDIAN RESERVATIONS (FDPIR)

NET MONTHLY INCOME STANDARDS*

(Effective October 1, 2013)

*The net monthly income standard for each household size

is the sum of the applicable Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) net monthly income standard and

the applicable SNAP standard deduction.

48 Contiguous United

States:

Household

Size

Use this

amount

SNAP Net

Monthly

Income

Standard

SNAP

Standard Deduction

FDPIR Net

Monthly Income Standard

1

$ 958

+

$152

=

$1,110

2

$1,293

+

$152

=

$1,445

3

$1,628

+

$152

=

$1,780

4

$1,963

+

$163

=

$2,126

5

$2,298

+

$191

=

$2,489

6

$2,633

+

$219

=

$2,852

7

$2,968

+

$219

=

$3,187

8

$3,303

+

$219

=

$3,522

Each additional member

+ $335

Alaska:

Use this

amount

Household

Size

SNAP Net

Monthly

Income

Standard

SNAP

Standard Deduction

1

$1,196

+

$260

=

$1,456

2

$1,615

+

$260

=

$1,875

3

$2,035

+

$260

=

$2,295

4

$2,454

+

$260

=

$2,714

5

$2,873

+

$260

=

$3,133

6

$3,292

+

$274

=

$3,566

7

$3,711

+

$274

=

$3,985

8

$4,130

+

$274

=

$4,404

Each additional member

FDPIR Net

Monthly Income Standard

+ $420

FDPIR Income Deductions—see 7 CFR 253.6(e)

TRIBAL ATTORNEY

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, located along the shoreline of Lake

Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, is seeking an individual to fill the position

of Tribal Attorney. Candidates must possess the following:



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









Juris Doctor from an accredited Law School

Must be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Michigan, or commitment to secure membership

Eligible for admission to practice before the Federal Bar, or commitment to

secure such eligibility

General knowledge of law with emphasis on applicable current case law, statutes and regulations relating to Indian tribes

Knowledge of and experience with the operation of court systems

Individuals with experience in Indian law and litigation desired

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Must work effectively with other people at a variety of ages and levels

Competency in various computer programs

Able to work independently to get a project completed

This position is located at the Keweenaw Bay Tribal Center and is an in-house

position. Legal and/or Consulting firms need not apply. For more information,

please visit our web site at http://www.kbic-nsn.gov or contact:

Hope E. Laramore, Personnel Director

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

16429 Beartown Road

Baraga, Michigan 49908

(906) 353-6623, ext. 4176

hope@kbic-nsn.gov

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Earned Income Deduction — Households with earned

income are allowed a deduction of 20 percent of their

earned income.

Dependant Care Deduction — Households that qualify

for the dependent care deduction are allowed a deduction

of actual dependent care costs paid monthly to a nonhousehold member.

Child Support Deduction — Households that incur the

cost of legally required child support to or for a nonhousehold member are allowed a deduction for the

amount of monthly child support paid.

Medical Expense Deduction — Households that incur

monthly medical expenses by any household member

who is elderly or disabled are allowed a deduction in the

amount of out-of-pocket medical expenses paid in excess

of $35 per month. Allowable medical expenses are provided at 7 CFR 273.9(d)(3).

Home Care Meal-Related Deduction — Households who

furnish the majority of meals for a home care attendant

are allowed an income deduction equal to the maximum

SNAP benefit for a one-person household. In Fiscal Year

2014, the amounts are as follows:

48 Contiguous U.S. States





October 1, 2013—October 31, 2013 = $200





October 1, 2013—October 31, 2013 = $200

November 1, 2013—September 30, 2014—$189

For Alaska, please select appropriate link below.

November 1, 2013—September 30, 2014—$189

See 7 CFR 272.7(b) for area designations in Alaska.

Standard Shelter/Utility Expense Deduction — Households that incur at least one monthly shelter or utility expense are allowed a standard income deduction (see

chart below). Allowable shelter/utility expenses are provided at 7 CFR 273.9(d)(6)(ii).

FY2014 FDPPIR Standard Shelter/Utility Expense Deductions - Based on Region*

Region

States Currently with

FDPIR Programs

Shelter/

Utility Deduction

Northeast/

Midwest

Michigan, Minnesota, New

York, Wisconsin

$400

Southeast/

Southwest

Mississippi, New Mexico,

North Carolina, Oklahoma,

Texas

$300

Mountain

Plains

Colorado, Kansas, Montana,

Nebraska, North Dakota,

South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming

$400

West

Alaska, Arizona, California,

Idaho, Nevada, Oregon,

Washington

$350

*If the geographic boundaries of an Indian reservation

extend to more than one region per the identified regional

groupings above, then a qualifying household has the

option to receive the appropriate shelter/utility expense

deduction amount for the State in which the household

resides or the State in which the State agency’s central

administrative office is located.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

Is your charitable organization planning on holding a raffle

or selling raffle tickets on the L’Anse Indian Reservation?

Federal law, through the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, granted

Tribes exclusive right to regulate gaming activity on Indian lands.

Even if you or the members of your organization are not tribal members, the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Gaming Commission

has the authority to regulate your raffle. It is unlawful to game without a license.

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

office located at the Tribal Center for an application and a copy of the rules and regulations.

16429 Bear Town, Rd.

Baraga, MI 49908

Application deadline for submission of ALL

Class I Drawings is 30 days and Class II

Raffles is 60 days prior to your event. License Fee will be waived when the application

is received within this timeline.

LEGAL AID CLINIC

The next Legal Aid Clinic will be held on Friday,

May 9, 2014, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. in the conference room, first floor of the Tribal Administration

Building. KBIC members can contact the office of

Attorney Douglass McIntyre, of Michigan Indian

Legal Services, (231) 947-0122, to schedule an

appointment; otherwise it is first come, first serve.

Educational and Training Vouchers for Current

and Former Foster Care Youth

Youth aging out of foster care may face many

challenges enrolling in college, including accessing

accurate information about scholarships, financial

aid, and other grants. The Department of Education created a useful website to assist young people when they are thinking about attending college,

located here: http://studentaid.ed.gov/.

A one-page resource has been added to the website to inform

people about the Education and Training Voucher Program (located

here: http://studentaid.ed.gov/sites/default/files/foster-youthvouchers.pdf). We are promoting the website and the one-pager to

ensure young people, foster parents, adoptive parents, and educational specialists have the information they need to support youth in

attending college and other postsecondary institutions.

NOTICE TO TRIBAL MEMBERS

We are trying to identify those who wish to

participate in the Privately Owned Wastewater Treatment Systems

(POWTS) inspection and

inventory

To date we are seeking any/all Tribal Members in Baraga County who wish to participate. Letters were

mailed out to over 140 members, and to date 44 have responded.

Basically you must provide your tribal enrollment number

and the residence must be your primary residence.

We will be locating your system and recording it on GPS,

pumping the septic tanks, and performing an inspection on the

condition of your existing system. Any that are in need of repairs will be added to our list and planned for repair as soon

as possible.

Contact Debbie Picciano, Office Coordinator, at (906) 3532626 or e-mail debbie.picciano@kbic-nsn.gov for more information.

- ATTENTION NATIVE AMERICAN MEN My Brother's Keeper is an interagency effort to improve the educational and life outcomes of boys and young men of color by focusing on the critical challenges, risk factors, and opportunities that

young men of color face at key stages of life.

The goal of the initiative is to address the persistent opportunity

gaps faced by boys and young men of color and determine what federal, state, and local efforts can be better utilized to offer support and

ensure that these young men can reach their full potential

You don't have to be a CEO or a business leader to help a young

person facing tough odds to stay on track and reach their full potential. Communities across the country are getting to work helping to

put disadvantaged kids on the path to success.

There is a movement for Native American men to get involved.

Please check out the website regarding making of videos for their

sons to help them achieve their full potential. For more information

visit: http://www.whitehouse.gov/my-brothers-keeper. NCAI Contact:

Brent Huggins, Legislative Fellow, at bhuggins@ncai.org.

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Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

16429 Bear Town Rd-Baraga, Mi 49908-9210

Permit No. 62

Big Rapids, MI 49307

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PRE-SORT STARDARD

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