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DAZHI-OJIBWE

The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwe

Binaakwe Giizis – Falling Leaves Moon - October 2020

KEWEENAW BAY INDIAN COMMUNITY — OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

September 23, 2020 — A government employee tested positive

for COVID-19 yesterday.

The

Western Upper Peninsula Health Department (WUPHD) is working with KBIC

Health Systems and our administration to

identify employees and those visiting tribal

offices who may have been in close contact

with the infected employee. Close contact

is defined as being within six feet of an infected person while not wearing a mask for

a period of 15 minutes or longer. If you are

called by WUPHD and are identified as

having close contact, please follow their

instructions of self-quarantine. The amount

of time for self-quarantine will vary based

upon when and how long there was contact

with the individual. The Tribal Center was

closed the remainder of the business day

for extensive cleaning and disinfection.

We will continue to stay in close communication with our state and tribal health

officials to ensure we are taking the appropriate steps under the current circumstances. We encourage everyone to review the CDC website for information

about COVID-19, including its symptoms,

how it spreads, and actions that can be

taken to protect your health.

All of us at the Keweenaw Bay Indian

Community understand that this is a serious situation, and it may be frightening.

Additional information about coping with

stress can be found on the CDC website.

We will continue to provide regular updates

abut the situation and will promptly notify

Tribal Members and personnel if we identify any additional staff with confirmed

COVID-19. The safety of our staff and

community is our top priority.

Tribal Council Members:

Warren C. Swartz, Jr., President

Gary F. Loonsfoot, Jr., Vice-President

Kim Klopstein, Secretary

Toni J. Minton, Asst. Secretary

Doreen G. Blaker, Treasurer

Robert R.D. Curtis, Jr.

Eddy Edwards

Dale Goodreau

Randall R. Haataja

Susan J. LaFernier

Rodney Loonsfoot

Don Messer, Jr.

SPECIAL POINTS

OF INTEREST



How to Protect Yourself and Others

Know how it spreads



There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019

(COVID-19)

The best way to prevent illness is to

avoid being exposed to this virus.

The virus is thought to spread mainly

from person-to-person.

Especially between people who are in

close contact with one another (within

about six feet).



Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person

coughs, sneezes, or talks.

These droplets can land in the

mouths or noses of people who are

nearby or possibly be inhaled into

the lungs.

Some recent studies have suggested that COVID-19 may be

spread by people who are not

showing symptoms.

Everyone Should

Wash your hands often



Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially

after being in a public place, after

blowing your nose, coughing, or

sneezing.

It’s especially important to wash:

 Before eating or preparing food



COVID-19, CDC, How to Protect Yourself and Others

Anishinaabe Gikendaasowin

Haaland’s Bill to Increase

Focus on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

Celebrate Red Ribbon Week



Every Native Vote Counts



Enjoy the Fall Harvest

People of the Heart Water

Walk

KBIC Employment Opportunities

Who’s Who and Who’s New

Deepest Sympathy

Criminal Report



Older adults and people who have certain

underlying conditions like heart or lung

disease or diabetes are at increased risk

of severe illness from COVID-19 illness.



Issue 195

Before touching your face



After using the restroom



After leaving a public place

After blowing your nose, coughing,

Cover your mouth

or sneezing

and nose with a mask

 After handling your mask

when around others

 After changing a diaper

 After caring for someone who is sick  You could spread COVID-19 to

 After touching animals or pets

others even if you do not feel

sick.

If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains  The mask is meant to protect

other people in case your are

at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces

infected.

of hands with the sanitizer and rub them



Everyone should wear a mask in

together until they feel dry.

public settings and when around

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and

people who don't live in your

mouth with unwashed hands.

household, especially when

other social distancing measAvoid close contact

ures are difficult to maintain.

Inside your home: Avoid close contact

with people who are sick.

 If possible, maintain six feet between

the person who is sick and other household members.

Outside your home: Put and keep six

feet of distance between yourself and other

people who don’t live in your household.

 Remember that some people without

symptoms may be able to spread virus.



Masks should not be placed

on young children under age

two, anyone who has trouble

breathing, or is unconscious,

incapacitated, or otherwise

unable to remove the mask

without assistance.

Do NOT use a mask meant for a

healthcare worker. Currently,

surgical masks and N95 respiraContinues page two.

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CDC: How To Protect Yourself and

Others continued:



tors are critical supplies that should be

reserved for healthcare workers and

other first responders.

Continue to keep about six feet between yourself and others. The mask

is not a substitute for social distancing.

Cover coughs and

sneezes



Always cover your mouth and nose

with a tissue when you cough or

sneeze or use the inside of your elbow

and do not spit.

Throw used tissues in the trash.

Immediately wash your hands with

soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean you hands with a

hand sanitizer that contains at least

60% alcohol.

Clean and disinfect



Clean AND disinfect frequently

touched surfaces daily. This includes

tables, doorknobs, light switches,

countertops, handles, desks, phones,

keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.

If surfaces are dirty, clean them. Use

detergent or soap and water prior to

disinfection.

Then, use a household disinfectant.

Most common EPA-registered household disinfections will work.

Monitor Your Health Daily



Be alert for symptoms. Watch for fever, cough, shortness of breath, or

other symptoms of COVID-19.



Take your temperature if symptoms

develop.



This is especially important if you

are running essential errands, going into the office or workplace, or

into settings where it may be difficult to keep a physical distance of

six feet.

Take your temperature within 30

minutes of exercising or after taking medications that could lower

your temperature, like acetaminophen.

Follow CDC guidance if symptoms develop.

Protect Your Health This

Flu Season

It’s likely that flu viruses and the virus that

causes COVID-19 will both spread this

fall and winter. Healthcare systems could

be overwhelmed treating both patients

with the flu and patients with COVID-19.

This means getting a flu vaccine during

2020-2021 is more important than ever.

While getting a flu vaccine will not protect

against COVID-19, there are many important benefits such as:

 Flu vaccines have been shown to reduce the risk of flu illness, hospitalization, and death.

 Getting a flu vaccine can also save

healthcare resources for the care of

patients with COVID-19.

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Anishinaabe-Gikendaasowin

September 24, 2020

Honorable Ed McBroom

State Senator

Post Office Box 30036

Lansing, MI 48909

Dear Senator McBoom:

Good things are a foot for Keweenaw Bay Community

Members and the natural resource gifts we so treasure and

depend upon around our beautiful Lake Superior – Gichigami. More and more there is recognition and receptivity by

the scientific community to the vast knowledge of natural resources which come from Michigan’s tribal communities. A

guidance document is being created in partnership with the

KBIC Natural Resources Department, Michigan Tech’s Great

Lakes Research Center, and the Great Lakes Indian Fish and

Wildlife Commission. This document will share KBIC knowledge about natural resource management, governance, and

adaptation planning and will help guide KBIC partnerships. Members of our Keweenaw Bay Cultural Committee

are involved as participants on the advisory board for this

project. Funded by Michigan Sea Grant, this project aims to

provide a synthesis of KBIC knowledge to facilitate an integrated approach to stewardship, governance, and research

for the natural resources found on our lands and in our waters.

Perhaps you recall being interviewed or receiving surveys

about your fishing practices, your use of berries and medicine

plants growing in the wetlands, manoomin, or harvesting of

deer and waterfowl. Over the years many surveys have been

sent out, many interviews have been conducted, and Community members have generously shared their insights and

stories. With this grant, we will focus on compiling all this information into a meaningful database for KBIC where the information you provided will be honored and used to help

guide decisions concerning shared natural resources. This

database will be used in the development of a KBIC Indigenous Knowledge Guidance Document. With this document,

our Community’s perspectives, observations, and stories can

respectfully and equitably guide decision-making in our region.

When COVID-19 restrictions are lifted in the future, the

project partners will host community gatherings within KBIC

to share results of the data compilation and request your input on the Guidance Document. Please keep an eye out for

these upcoming events to participate in strengthening KBIC

capacity for environmental stewardship and governance in

the Great Lakes Region.

If you would like more information about this project,

please contact Val Gagnon, vsgagnon@mtu.edu, 906-4872810. You may also visit the Michigan Sea Grant website michiganseasgrant.org/research and link to “Anishinaabe

-Gikendaasowin in integrated assessment research in the

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community for stewardship and governance partnerships.” We look forward to engaging with you

all very soon in this project!

Attention Basket Makers!

The Emerald Ash Borer has

been found in black ash trees

within the L’Anse Reservation. If you are interested in

harvesting live or recently live

black ash trees yourself, please

contact the KBIC Forestry Department for your Free Use

Permit and a map. rmcdonald@kbic-nsn.gov or (906) 3534591 Miigwech!!

Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) is pleased to inform you that Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College in

your district was recently awarded a COVID-19 Response

Grant for $10,000. MCAN’s grants in your district are made

possible by a state appropriation and generous support from

philanthropic partners. This grant was funded by the Kresge

Foundation.

Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College will use its grant

to address mental and physical health challenges among indigenous students that have been amplified by the COVID-19

pandemic. The Readiness through Wellness program will offer online sessions by tribal community members addressing

various health topics.

About MCAN’s COVID-19 Response Grants

The grants were announced by MCAN in early April 2020 to

demonstrate MCAN’s responsiveness to and support of communities affected by the global health pandemic that continues to have a major impact in Michigan, predominantly in minority communities MCAN serves. These grants help Michigan high schools, Local College Access Networks, community

-based nonprofit organizations, and higher education institutions support postsecondary efforts in their communities.

As the leader in the state’s college access movement, Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) exists to increase

Michigan’s college readiness, participation and completion

rates, particularly among low-income students, firstgeneration college-going students, and students of color. Our

goal is to increase Michigan’s postsecondary education attainment rate from 45.5% to 60% by the year 2030 in line with

the state’s Sixty to 30 focus. To learn more about the Michigan College Access Network, visit micollegeaccess.org.

For more information about this effort, contact Kit Laux at

klaux@kbocc.edu.

Respectfully,

Ryan Fewins-Bliss

Executive Director

cc: Kit Laux, Lori Ann Sherman, Melissa Kiesewetter, Caroline

Altman-Smith

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information, ideas, or

possible articles contact:

Lauri Denomie at (906)

201-0263,

e-mail:

newsletter@kbicnsn.gov.

To be added to the mailing list or

to correct your mailing address, contact

the enrollment office at (906) 353-6623,

ext. 4114.

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TRIBAL COURT CRIMINAL

SENTENCES

The Tribal Court has agreed to comply

with the request of the Keweenaw Bay

Indian Community’s CEO’s Office to

publish criminal sentencing on a routine basis.

Dutcher, Marlea, case #20-083, §3.904, Domestic animals

- Restraints – 1st offense

Sentencing on 08/20/2020, #20-083, §3.904:

1. Fine $100.00 to be paid within 90-days.

Richard Loonsfoot, Jr., case #20-107, §8.901, Contempt

of court – 1st offense

Sentencing on 08/28/2020, #20-107, §8.901:

1. One-hundred-eighty days of jail, 180 days of jail suspended. Defendant is financially responsible for the cost of

lodging and any expenses incurred while incarcerated.

2. Defendant shall write a written plan within ten days that includes what goals he has, how he will reach them, and

should include education, employment, sobriety, family life,

etc. If this plan is not filed with the probation office within

ten days, jail time will be imposed.

3. Defendant shall report daily 8:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Monday

– Friday at the Courthouse, holiday and weekends at the

Tribal Police Department.

Brandon Cote, case #20-103, §8.901, Contempt of court –

4th offense

Sentencing on 09/01/2020, #20-103, §8.901:

1. Ninety-nine days of jail, credit for 14 days of jail served, 85

days of jail suspended pending successful completion of all

aspects of probation. Defendant shall be financially responsible for the costs of lodging and any expenses incurred

while incarcerated.

2. Defendant shall report to the probation office within 24hours of his release from the Houghton County Jail to arrange a payment schedule.

3. Remedial Order: Defendant shall serve suspended days if

any probation violations occur as follows:

1st violation -- 5 days of jail.

2nd violation -- 10 days of jail.

3rd violation -- 10 days of jail

4th violation -- 15 days of jail

5th violation -- 20 days of jail

6th violation -- 25 days of jail

Brett Degenaer, case #20-063, §3.202, Assault and battery – 3rd offense

Sentencing on 09/10/2020, #20-063, §3.202:

1. Fine $500.00.

2. One-hundred-eighty days of jail with credit for 69 days of

jail, 111 days of jail to be served. Defendant shall be financially responsible for the costs of lodging and any expenses

incurred while incarcerated.

3. Defendant shall be financially responsible for the costs of

drug and PBT testing.

4. Defendant shall be placed on payment probation. Defendant shall report to the probation department within 48hours of being released from jail.

Sydni Voakes, case #20-104, §5.15, OUIL – 1st offense

Sentencing on 09/10/2020, #20-104, §5.15:

1. Fine $500.00.

2. Ninety days of jail, credit for one-day of jail served, 89 days

of jail suspended pending successful completion of all aspects of probation. Defendant shall be financially responsible for the costs of lodging and any expenses incurred while

incarcerated.

3. Defendant shall write an apology letter to the victim. This

letter shall be given to the probation officer to deem appropriateness.

4. Defendant shall obtain a substance abuse screening and a

mental health assessment and shall follow the recommendations until successfully discharged and sign a release of

information with all providers.

5. Three to six months of standard alcohol and drug restricted

probation with a $10.00 monthly fee. Defendant shall be

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

David Varline, case #20-039, §3.202, Assault and battery

(domestic) – 1st offense

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Sentencing on 09/10/2020, #20-039, §3.202:

1. Fine $500.00.

2. Ninety days of jail, credit for two days of jail served, 88-days

of jail suspended pending successful completion of all aspects of probation. Defendant shall be financially responsible for the costs of lodging and any expenses incurred while

incarcerated.

3. Three to six months of standard alcohol and drug restricted

probation with a $10.00 monthly probation fee. Defendant

shall be financially responsible for the costs of drug and

PBT testing, if any.

4. Defendant shall obtain a substance abuse screening and

shall follow the recommendations of the screening until successfully discharged.

5. Defendant must complete the Tribe’s Thinking for Change

Program or a similar program to develop decision-making

and problem solving skills.

6. Transfer of case to the Healing To Wellness Court.

Treasure Cote – Payment (Knipp), case #18-045, §3.1706,

Controlled substance – sale of suboxone – 1st offense

Sentencing on 09/15/2020, #18-045, §3.1706:

1. Fine $1,000.00.

2. One-hundred-eighty days of jail, 14 days of jail to be

served, 166 days of jail suspended pending successful

completion of all aspects of probation. Defendant shall be

financially responsible for the cost of lodging and any expenses incurred while incarcerated.

3. Twelve to 24 months of standard alcohol and drug restricted probation with a $10.00 monthly probation fee. Defendant shall be responsible for the cost of drug and PBT

testing, if any.

4. Defendant is banished from the Keweenaw Bay Indian

Community (the Community) for an indefinite period of time,

effective upon her release from confinement.

A. This banishment means the Defendant is prohibited

from re-entering:

1) the L’Anse Indian Reservation;

2) any property held in trust for the Community;

3) any property owned by the Community;

4) any property owned by a Community-affiliated organization; and the

5) Ontonagon Reservation.

B. The sole exception to this banishment includes the Defendant’s travel directly to and from the Community’s

health clinic for her own medical care with no stops inbetween. For this exception to apply, the Defendant

must notify the probation officer at (906) 353-4564 as

soon as possible before a visit to the health clinic, and

afterwards shall provide a copy of the clinic’s documentation of the visit.

C. Path to re-entry: While the Defendant’s banishment is

indefinite and has no set expiration, no earlier than two

years after the later of the following:

1) Her release from her present confinement, or any

subsequent confinement in any jurisdiction,

2) Her successful discharge from a period of probation,

3) A subsequent conviction of a crime other than a minor traffic offense.

D. The Defendant may petition this Court for re-entry. The

Court will only consider the Defendant’s re-entry if the

petition is accompanied by:

1) Releases of information from all medical, mental

health care, and substance abuse treatment providers, and

2) Sufficient proof that the Defendant has:

a. No criminal history during the two-year period

prior to the petition for re-entry;

b. Maintained sobriety (refrained from the use of

alcohol and drugs), and maintained a sober lifestyle during the two-year period prior to the petition for re-entry;

c. Complied with all mental health treatment recommendations and maintained her mental health for

two years prior to the petition for re-entry (at a

minimum, this will include a letter from her regularly-treating mental health professional that the

Defendant has complied with the professional’s

recommendations, reliably takes the necessary

actions to maintain her mental well-being, and

actually maintains her mental well-being);

d. Sustained gainful employment throughout the

two years prior to the petition for re-entry; and

e. Made regular payments throughout two years

prior to the petition for re-entry, and those payments have significantly lowered the amount

owed the Court in restitution, fines, fees, and

costs.

Shantell Wheelock, case #20-099, §5.15, OUIL – 1st offense

Sentencing on 09/15/2020, #20-099, §5.15:

1. Fine $500.00.

2. Ninety days of jail, credit for one-day jail served, 89 days

of jail suspended pending successful completion of all aspects of probation. Defendant shall be financially responsible for the cost of lodging and any expenses incurred

while incarcerated.

3. Three - six months of standard alcohol and drug restricted

probation with a $10 monthly probation fee. Defendant

shall be financially responsible for the costs of drug and

PBT testing, if any. Defendant shall report to the probation

office at least one time per month or at the direction of the

probation officer.

4. Defendant shall pay restitution of $991.90 to the Tribal

Court who shall forward to the victim.

5. Defendant shall write an apology letter to the victim and

shall submit to the probation officer for review.

6. Defendant shall obtain a substance abuse screening and

shall follow the recommendations of the screening until successfully discharged.

Shantell Wheelock, case #20-100, §5.62a, License restrictions (no license) – 1st offense

Sentencing on 09/15/2020, #20-100, §5.62a:

1. Fine $100.00.

2. Ten days of jail, 10 days of jail suspended pending successful completion of all aspects of probation. Defendant

shall be financially responsible for the cost of lodging and

any expenses incurred while incarcerated.

3. Defendant shall obtain a substance abuse screening and

shall follow the recommendations of the screening until successfully discharged.

4. Defendant shall provide proof of a valid license to the probation department.

Brighton Hovey, case #20-092, §5.61, Driver’s license required – 2nd offense

Sentencing on 09/15/2020, #20-092, §5.61:

1. Fine $100.00.

2. Ten days of jail, 10 days of jail suspended pending successful completion of all aspects of probation. Defendant

shall be financially responsible for the cost of lodging and

any expenses incurred while incarcerated.

3. Three - six months of drug restricted probation with a $10

monthly probation fee. Defendant shall be financially responsible for the costs of drug testing, if any.

4. Defendant shall make attempts to obtain his driver’s license

and provide proof to the probation department.

Devin Curtis, case #20-086, §8.901, Contempt of court –

1st offense

Sentencing on 09/15/2020, #20-086, §8.901:

1. One hundred-eighty days of jail, credit for 33 days of jail

served, 147 days of jail suspended. Defendant shall be financially responsible for the costs of lodging and any incurred expenses while incarcerated. Remaining time shall

be placed in a standard Remedial Order and shall include

costs associated with #17-074, #17-075, and #17-076.

2. Defendant is financially responsible for the cost of drug and

PBT testing, if any.

3. Payment probation.

4. When defendant is released from dual custody (State), Defendant shall report to the KBIC Tribal Probation Office

within 24-hours of being released, or if released on the

weekend or holiday, report 8:00 a.m. Monday.

Haaland’s Bill to Increase Focus on

Missing and Murdered Indigenous

Women Moving to President’s Desk

September 22, 2020, Washington, D.C. — Monday evening, a bill led by Congresswoman Deb Haaland (N.M.-01) to

address the missing and murdered indigenous women crisis passed by a voice vote on the House Floor and will be

moving to the President’s

desk. If signed into law,

the Not Invisible Act of

2019 will be the first bill in

history to be introduced

and passed by four members of federally recogn i ze d

t r i b e s:

De b

Haaland (Pueblo of Laguna), Tom Cole (Chickasaw Nation), Sharice Davids (Ho

-Chunk Nation), and Markwayne Mullin (Cherokee Nation).

This historic bill will increase focus on addressing the silent crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women. Full

text of the bill is available at https://haaland.house.gov/sites/

h a a l a n d . h o u s e . g o v / f i l e s / wy s i wy g _ u p l o a d e d / N o t %

20Invisible%20Act%20of%202019.pdf.

“All women deserve to live without fear of disappearing

without a trace, but the missing and murdered indigenous

women crisis persists and indigenous people continue to go

missing. Today, we moved to say ‘enough is enough’ and

passed the Not Invisible Act, which includes efforts to get

meaningful input from the survivors of these horrific crimes

and Tribal leaders to ensure law enforcement has the guidance it needs to address missing persons cases from people

who know the issue first hand. A real solution to this crisis

will never be found without the explicit inclusion of survivors,

which is what is so special about this bill. I’m grateful to my

colleagues in the Senate who helped move this bill forward,

so that it has a chance of becoming law,” said Congresswoman Deb Haaland, Co-Chair of the Congressional Native American Caucus.

“Including survivors of crimes in Indian Country to help

guide the efforts of law enforcement to find others is a great

first step in rescuing missing indigenous women and children

before it is too late,” said Congressman Tom Cole, CoChair of the Congressional Native American Caucus. “As

homicide leads as the number one cause of death for Native

women and children, I am proud to see the federal government work to create solutions to end this horrific epidemic. I

applaud the passage of this important legislation.”

“I’m extremely proud to have worked with my colleagues

to help address the epidemic of missing and murdered Native

women and girls, who experience violence at higher rates

than any other female population in the country. The Not Invisible Act is an important step to protect women and children

and improve law enforcement efforts to combat this crisis. I

urge the President to quickly sign the bill into

law,” said Congresswoman Sharice Davids.

“The silent crisis of missing and murdered indigenous

women is wreaking havoc on our families and our communities,” said Congressman Markwayne Mullin. “Our priority

must be to protect native women and children and all parties

have to work together to end this epidemic of violence. The

Not Invisible Act will give our law enforcement officers the

tools they need to address the crisis and will help prevent our

sisters from becoming a statistic. I was proud to cosponsor

this bill, and I look forward to seeing President Trump sign it

into law soon.”

The Senate companion bill, led by U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska)

passed the Senate floor in March by unanimous consent and

was taken up and passed by the U.S. House Monday.

“For years, the epidemic of missing, murdered and trafficked Native women and girls has been ignored across the

country. For too long, Congress has failed to address this

crisis. Too many Native women and their families have not

received justice. That is simply unacceptable. Today’s

House passage of my bipartisan Not Invisible Act begins to

change that stark reality. By improving coordination where it

matters—between the federal government, law enforcement

tribal governments, and community leaders—we are addressing the root of the problem and getting to work to prevent these tragedies. I thank my colleagues in the House for

their work on this important legislation and look forward to the

President signing it into law,” said Senator Catherine Cortez

Masto.

“Too many families have faced unspeakable loss as Native women have gone missing, then murdered or trafficked,

and then let down by the complex law enforcement systems

currently in place to protect them. So many Native people

have called on Congress to address the crisis. I also know

human trafficking is a horrifying reality across the state of

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Sarah Smith, CEO, introduces and welcomes Liz

Julio as our new Education

Director as of September 5,

2020. Liz joins us with 19

years of experience working

in the education field. She

previously held various responsibilities as an employee of Keweenaw Bay

Ojibwa Community College

and assisted many toward

increasing their education,

beginning with the youngest

learners at OCC Daycare

through adult learning. She

is proud to serve our Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and looks forward to assisting you in furthering your educational goals. You can

reach Liz Julio at the Tribal Center by calling (906) 3534117, or e-mail ljulio@kbic-nsn.gov.

October 2020 Calendar:

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October 2 — E-Waste, KBIC

Solid Waste Facility, 9 am—12

noon;

October 5-9 — L’Anse side

KBIC Fall Cleanup;

October 10-12 — People of

the Heart, Water Walk 2020,

Sandpoint Light House;

October 12-16 — Baraga side

KBIC Fall Cleanup;

October 24 — Tire Drop Off

Event, KBIC Solid Waste Facility, 8 am—12 noon;

October 31— KBIC Primary

Election; Happy Halloween.

This year's People of the Heart Water

Walkers are recruiting volunteers to

help in our Journey! We are walking

from Sand Point at 7 a.m. Saturday,

10/10/2020, to the Houghton Lift

Bridge area. On Sunday, we will lift

the Water at 7 a.m. and continue

through Lake Linden up towards Eagle

Harbor along US-41. On Monday, we

walk from US 41/Eagle Harbor intersection area on to Copper Harbor

Lighthouse! It's a crazy year, and our

Nibi feels it too! Please help in anyway

you can! Offer prayers for our safe

Journey, offer food for our Walkers,

offer your FEET by walking a mile or

more!! We can use vehicles to help

transport Walkers! If you can donate

ANYTHING, please message me! Chi

miigwech! Terri Denomie

ATTENTION

A drop box is now available outside of the Tribal

Center for your convenience.

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

Office of Child Support Services

P.O. Box 490, Baraga, MI 49908

Phone: 906-353-4566

Fax: 906-353-8132

We provide the

following services:

• Paternity Establishment

“YOUR Children …

OUR Priority”

• Establishment of Child

Support

• Outreach Services

• Mediation

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Introducing the new 2020 National Red Ribbon Theme: Be Happy. Be Brave. Be Drug Free.

The Red Ribbon Campaign is the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation, reaching millions of young people during

Red Ribbon Week, October 23rd—October 31st each year.

What is Red Ribbon Week?

It is an ideal way for people and communities to unite and take a

visible stand against drugs. Show your personal commitment to a

drug-free lifestyle through the symbol of the Red Ribbon, October

23-31.

Why?

The Red Ribbon Campaign was started when drug traffickers in

Mexico City murdered DEA agent Kiki Camarena in 1985. This began the continuing tradition of displaying Red Ribbons as a symbol

of intolerance towards the use of drugs. The Mission of the Red

Ribbon Campaign is to present an unified and visible commitment

towards the creation of a DRUG—FREE AMERICA.

Who?

National Family Partnership is the sponsor of the National Red Ribbon Week Celebration. We are helping citizens across the country

come together to keep children, families, and communities safe,

healthy, and drug-free through parent training, networking, and

sponsoring the National Red Ribbon Campaign.

Why Support The National Theme?

A theme unifies each year’s campaign and helps to broadcast one

message creating a tipping point to change behavior.

How?

Plan a Red Ribbon Celebration. Order and display Red Ribbon materials with the National Red Ribbon Theme. Proceeds from the

sale of Red Ribbon theme merchandise helps support prevention

programs across America. Order for your family, students, staff,

patients, employees, and customers and encourage them to wear

the red ribbon symbol during red Ribbon Week, October 23rd—

October 31st.

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Haaland’s Bill to Increase Focus on Missing and Murdered Indigenous

Women continued:

Alaska, and it is disproportionately affecting Alaska Native communities,”

said Senator Lisa Murkowski. “The Not Invisible Act paves the way for greater

collaboration between federal agencies, law enforcement, and elected tribal officials, ensuring Alaska Natives and survivors have a voice in developing methods

to end these horrible crimes. Through partnerships, coordination, and pooling resources, we can turn the tide of women and girls falling victim to this epidemic.”

Currently, the leading cause of death for American Indian and Alaska Native

Women between ages 10 and 24 is homicide, and American Indian and Alaska

Native women experience murder rates 10 times the national average. A 2016

National Institute of Justice report states that more than four in five American Indian and Alaskan Native women (84.3 percent) have experienced some form of

violence in their lives. The Not Invisible Act of 2019 is a step toward addressing

this crisis.

The Not Invisible Act of 2019 would establish an advisory committee on violent

crime composed of law enforcement, tribal leaders, federal partners, service providers, and survivors to make recommendations to the Department of Interior and

Department of Justice. The bill also seeks to establish best practices for law enforcement on combating the epidemic of missing persons, murder, and trafficking

of Native Americans and Alaska Natives and would create a position for an expert

within the Bureau of Indian Affairs charged with improving coordination of violent

crime prevention efforts across federal agencies.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ON

INDIAN RESERVATIONS (FDPIR)

FY 2018 NET MONTHLY INCOME STANDARDS*

(Effective Oct. 1, 2019 to Sept. 30, 2020)

*The net monthly income standard for each household size

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

the applicable SNAP standard deduction.

48 Contiguous United

States:

Household

Size

SNAP Net

Monthly

Income

Standard

SNAP

Standard Deduction

$1,005

$160

$1,165

$1,354

$160

$1,514

$1,702

$160

$1,862

$2,050

$170

$2,220

$2,399

$199

$2,598

$2,747

$228

$2,975

$3,095

$228

$3,323

$3,444

$228

FDPIR Net

Monthly Income Standard

$3,672

Each additional member

+ $349

Alaska:

Use this

amount

Household

Size

Is your charitable organization planning on holding a raffle or selling raffle tickets on the L’Anse Indian Reservation?

Federal law, through the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, granted Tribes exclusive right to regulate gaming activity on Indian Lands. Even if you or the members of your organization are not Tribal Members, the Keweenaw Bay Indian

Community Gaming Commission has the authority to regulate your raffle. It is

unlawful to game without a license.

Please contact the KBIC Gaming Commission Office at (906)

353-4222 or stop by the office located at the Tribal Center for an

application and a copy of the rules and regulations.

Application deadline for submission of ALL Class I Drawings is 30 days and Class II Raffles is 60 days prior to your

16429 Bear Town, Rd.

Baraga, MI 49908

event. License Fee will be waived when the application is re(906) 353-4222

ceived within this timeline.

Use this

amount

SNAP Net

Monthly

Income

Standard

SNAP

Standard Deduction

FDPIR Net

Monthly Income Standard

$1,255

$273

$1,528

$1,691

$273

$1,964

$2,127

$273

$2,400

$2,563

$273

$2,836

$2,999

$273

$3,272

$3,435

$285

$3,720

$3,870

$285

$4,155

$4,306

$285

$4,591

Each additional member

+ $436

CARES ACT-IHBG

COVID-19 Expanded

Rental Assistance

Program

This rental assistance program is

for eligible low income Tribal members renting from private landlords’/

property owners, separate of the

Tribe’s housing program. A direct

payment of up to $500 per month may

be made to the private landlord/

property owner for eligible tenants impacted by COVID-19. No more than

two rental payments will be allowed

per family/person. Must live in one of

the following counties: Baraga, Marquette, or Ontonagon. This program

is on a first come, first serve basis.

If you are currently receiving rental

assistance from a federal/state program, you are not eligible for this program.

The following must be turned in

with the application:



A copy of your current lease or

signed letter from your landlord/

property owner verifying your residence

Proof of income

Any questions or need of an application mailed to you, please call the

Housing Offices at (906) 353-7117 or

e-mail doreen@kbic-nsn.gov.

Please turn in a completed application to the KBIC Housing Office or

mail it to:

KBIC Housing Office

220 Main St.

Baraga, MI 49908

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Enjoy the Fall Harvest,

~ By Dr. Dale Schmeisser

As this paper is published, The Keweenaw Bay Indian

Community enters Binaakwe-giizis, which translates so poetically to “Falling Leaves Moon”. It’s such a lovely way to describe this season of cool, brisk days, and crunching through

dry leaves as we take walks along the Lake. It’s a time when

the appetite for heartier meals returns, and folks are not so

reluctant to turn on the oven because the hot weather is done

for a while. Most of us are still spending more time at home,

so we have more time to prepare meals from scratch. This

might be a good time to go through some old favorite soup,

stew, and casserole recipes. Be adventurous in trying some

new ones.

The extra time we spend at home due to COVID-19 has

resulted in many of us being less physically active, and we’ve

risked weight gain because we haven’t adjusted food intake

to account for the decreased activity. This is compounded by

the natural inclination to spend more time indoors as the

weather changes. So as we look at some of those favorite

recipes, we should consider some adjustments to maintain

great taste but decrease the “calories per bite” to account for

the new (we hope temporary) reality of spending more time in

sedentary activities. Here are a few simple tweaks to recipes

that can promote healthy meals without sacrificing taste or

satisfaction.



As a general rule, it’s not “all or nothing.” Except for those

who have chosen specific, medically supervised diets that

eliminate all starchy foods or all fats, we can adjust

amounts of the problem nutrients (refined starches and

sugars, unhealthy fats, etc) without eliminating them altogether.

When browning meat for a stew, soup or casserole, consider using ½ of the fat called for in the recipe. Using non

-stick spray and a small amount of fat will produce the

same beautifully browned meat (which, by the way, does

improve the flavor of the finished dish compared to not

browning). The pan cleans up much easier afterward.

Adding cheese to a casserole adds a lot of calories. Consider a sharp cheddar, which has more flavor, and use

half the amount. Also, a sprinkle at the top will go farther

flavor-wise, than mixed through the dish.

Noodles and rice form the basis for many casseroles and

soups. Please try whole grain noodles and brown rice.

They are richer in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. They are

more filling, so it’s

easier to eat a

smaller portion. It

is a misconception that they

have less carbohydrates,

however.

People

monitoring carbohydrate

intake

need to count

whole grains the

same as they

would refined. The advantage is that they’re more filling,

so we end up eating less and stay full longer.

 Wild rice is an outstanding food that qualifies for a separate entry. Very rich in vitamins and minerals as well as

fiber. Use it whenever practical, in soups, stews, and casseroles. Wild rice cooked and tossed with berries and a

little maple syrup is a delicious side dish or dessert,

served warm or cold.

 Most of us would benefit from less dietary sodium. Too

much sodium can lead to high blood pressure or fluid retention. When revising recipes for soups, stews, and casseroles, consider using sodium-free bouillon or broth. A

reasonable compromise is using ½ regular and ½ sodiumfree broth or bouillon. Both are available in all the grocery

stores. Increase the herbs and spices somewhat and the

flavors will come through nicely. Please note that decreasing sodium doesn’t have a direct effect on weight

(except water weight), but is important for managing blood

pressure and heart failure and decreasing heart disease

and stroke risk.

This article began with the beautiful poetry that is the

Ojibwa name for the month we call October. The article

closes with the first lines of a powerful poem of the poet Joy

Harjo, a Muskogee (Creek) woman who writes in English.

She writes:

“Put down that bag of potato chips, that white bread,

that bottle of pop.

Turn off that cell phone, computer, and remote control.

Open the door, then close it behind you.”

The entire poem “For Calling the Spirit Back from Wandering the Earth in It’s Human Feet” is available on the internet

(just do a search). The KBIC Library has seven volumes of

Ms. Harjo’s work. She is the first Native American person

named Poet Laureate of the United States. Poet Laureate is

an honor given by the US Library of Congress for a poet of

notable talent. You will discover just how talented, if you

haven’t already. Stay safe!

Michael John Shalifoe

(June 2, 1963—August 23, 2020)

Michael John Shalifoe, age 57 of

L'Anse, MI, passed away on Sunday,

August 23, 2020, at UP Health System

Marquette, MI.

He was born June 2, 1963, in Milwaukee, WI, son of Richard and Louise

(Arsenault) Shalifoe. Mickey graduated

from L'Anse High School in 1981. He

was a member of the Keweenaw Bay

Indian Community. Mickey liked to fish

and hunt.

Surviving are his father: Richard (Gloria) Shalifoe of

L'Anse; son: Michael Shalifoe of L'Anse; daughter: Ashley

(Jacob) Smith of Baraga; siblings: Richard Shalifoe of

Baraga, Victoria Shalifoe of L'Anse, John Paul DeCota of

Baraga, Robin Gauthier of Baraga, Shawn Lussier of Baraga,

William Genschow of Green Bay, WI, Robert Genschow of

L'Anse, Nora DeCota of L'Anse, Shanna DeCota of L'Anse,

and Autumn Durant of L'Anse; and grandchildren: Ahniyah

Shalifoe and Faylee Smith.

He is preceded in death by his mother: Louise Shalifoe;

grandparents: Richard and Sarah Shelifoe, and Margaret

Forcia.

Visitation was held on Friday, August 28, 2020, 12:001:00 p.m. at the Zeba Community Hall with a traditional funeral service that followed. Burial was at the Assinins Cemetery. A funeral feast was held after the services. The Jacobson Funeral Home of L’Anse, Michigan, assisted the family.

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2020 KBIC Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinic

By appointment only, call (906) 353-8700.

Drive up to designated area and receive your flu

shot without leaving your vehicle.

KBIC Health System, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

October 5

November 2

October 12

November 9

October 19

November 16

October 26

Vaccine is available for tribal members, descendants,

non-native household contacts, and employees.

While supply lasts.

Youth 18 and under should contact (906) 353-8700 and

schedule a nurse visit to obtain the influenza vaccine.

Bring your insurance card if you have one.

For more information contact Dawn at (906) 353-4521.

Consent forms can be downloaded at www.kbic-nsn.gov