The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwe (2013)

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The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwe

Binaakwe Giizis - Falling Leaves Moon - October 2013 Issue 111

KBOCC’S STUDENT GOVERNMENT JOINS

PARADE OF NATIONS CELELBRATION

Tribal Council Members:

Warren C. Swartz, Jr., President

Elizabeth D. Mayo, Vice-President

Susan J. LaFernier, Secretary

Toni Minton, Asst. Secretary

Jennifer Misegan, Treasurer

Robert D. (RD) Curtis, Jr.

Frederick Dakota

Jean Jokinen

Michael F. LaFernier, Sr.

Carole LaPointe

Elizabeth (Chiz) Matthews

Don Messer, Jr.

SPECIAL POINTS

OF INTEREST:

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September 7, 2013 Tribal

Council Meeting

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Tribal Housing Authority Receives Award

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Health Reform For American

Indians and Alaska Natives

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Chelsey LaFernier Memorial

Walk Announced

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Loonsfoot Honored, Retirement

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Ojibwa Senior News

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Deepest Sympathy

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Michigan Technological University held their 24 Annual Parade of Nations on Saturday, September 14, 2013, with the Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College’s

Student Government joining the celebration. The Parade of Nations celebration

hosted a number of different activities, one was the parade which began in Hancock,

MI, proceeded over the lift bridge, continued through downtown Houghton, and concluded at Dee Stadium.

Dee Stadium housed a multicultural festival which featured food and music from

more than 50 countries with Anishinaabe of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

amongst them. The Parade of Nations and multicultural celebration is a celebration of

cultural diversity.

The KBOCC’s Student Government’s float (shown above) placed

third in this year’s display of different cultures. Photo compliments of

Denise Moschetto-Meroni.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2013 TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING

The Tribal Council held their regularly scheduled Saturday Tribal

Council meeting on September 7, 2013, at the Ojibwa Casino Conference Room, in Baraga, Michigan. President Warren C. Swartz, Jr.

presided over the meeting with Elizabeth D. Mayo, Susan J.

LaFernier, Toni Minton, Jennifer Misegan, Robert (RD) Curtis, Jr.,

Fred Dakota, Jean Jokinen, Michael F. LaFernier, Sr., Carole L. LaPointe, Elizabeth “Chiz” Matthews, and Don Messer, Jr. present.

President Warren C. Swartz, Jr. shared numerous Thank You and

For Your Information items addressed to Council. President Warren

C. Swartz, Jr. gave the

President’s Report (page

two), Secretary Susan J.

LaFernier gave the Secretary’s Report (page three),

Treasurer Jennifer Misegan

gave the Treasurer’s Report

(page five), and Larry Denomie III gave the CEO’s Report (page four). Council

passed the Department

Head Reports for July 2013.

Mike Bianco, L’Anse Fire

President Warren C. Swartz, Jr. (left) accepting the

firefighter’s plaque of appreciation from L’Anse Fire Chief, was accompanied by

Chief Mike Bianco (right).

a number of L’Anse and

ATTENTION KBIC MEMBERS RESIDING

ON THE RESERVATION

A Secretarial Election is scheduled for

October 22, 2013.

The election will be conducted in accordance with the

regulations set forth in Title 25, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 81 (25 CFR § 81) and Pub. L. 100-420, as

amended by Pub. L. 101-301.

Adult members of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community who are 18 years or older on October 22, 2013,

who physically reside on the reservation, and who

registers to vote, may vote in the election. There will

be one polling place at the Ojibwa Senior Citizens

Center in Baraga from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The Registered Voters List will be posted October 2,

in all Tribal offices and the Bureau of Indian Affairs,

Michigan Agency.

The ballots will be counted on October 22, after 7

p.m. Immediately after the ballots are counted the election results will be posted in all Tribal offices and at the

Bureau of Indian Affairs, Michigan Agency.

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Council Meeting continued:

Baraga Department Firefighters as he

presented the Tribal Council with a

plaque of the firefighters’ appreciation

for the KBIC’s support during the recent

U.P. Firefighters Tournament held in

L’Anse and Baraga last month.

Curby Robillard addressed the Council per their request. Curby Robillard, a

descendant, explained that he has had

permission from his uncle to reside on

his uncle’s allotted land within the reservation boundaries for many years.

Neighbors have raised health and wellbeing concerns to Council related to Mr.

Robillard residing next to them and alleged a number of incidents over a

twenty-year period. Mr. Robillard acknowledged previously that he had cut

some trees and indicated that he has

not cut any trees since that time; and

that he in fact has made arrangements

with the BIA to make restitution for the

cutting of the trees. Mr. Robillard apologized for incidents the neighbors believe

have occurred, and indicated that he

does not want to make the neighbors

mad at him.

Motion by Susan

LaFernier to cancel Resolution

KB1937-2013 (because the uncle

could not fulfill the requirement) and

to continue to meet with Curby Robillard to discuss his options and stipulations, supported by Elizabeth D.

Mayo,

five supported (Mayo, S.

LaFernier, Misegan, Dakota, M.

LaFernier), one opposed (Messer),

five abstained (Minton, Curtis, Jokinen, LaPointe, Matthews), motion

carried.

Susan J. LaFernier requested Council schedule the 3rd Reading for the Proposed Ordinance 2013-03 to Amend

(clarify) Tobacco Ordinance 2008-02.

Council consensus was to schedule this

3rd Reading for the September 19, 2013

meeting.

The Chelsey LaFernier Memorial

Walk is scheduled on October 5, 2013,

which is the date of the regularly scheduled Council meeting to be held at the

Marquette property. Motion by Elizabeth D. Mayo to hold the regular October 5, 2013 Tribal Council meeting

in Baraga and move the regular Tribal

Council meeting held in Marquette to

November 9, 2013, supported by Jennifer Misegan, eleven supported, 0

opposed, 0 abstained, motion carried.

Jean Jokinen stated that the audit

team had a meeting with the auditors in

regards to the OHA Forensic Audit yesterday (09/06/2013) where it was asked

if Council was going to continue or not.

Motion by Jean Jokinen to put an end

to the audit based on yesterday’s

meeting and consider it as complete,

supported by Robert (RD) Curtis, Jr.,

two supported (Curtis, Jokinen), nine

opposed (Mayo, S. LaFernier, Minton,

Misegan, Dakota, M. LaFernier, LaPointe, Matthews, Messer), 0 abstained, motion defeated. Motion by

Carole LaPointe to wait for the written report to review from yesterday’s

meeting and then make a decision to

either stop the audit or move on, supported by Don Messer, Jr., nine supported (LaPointe, Messer, Mayo, S.

LaFernier, Minton, Curtis, Dakota,

Jokinen, Matthews), two opposed

(Misegan, M. LaFernier), 0 abstained,

motion carried.

Jennifer Misegan stated grievance

hearings were held at Thursday’s meeting where resolutions should be made in

closed session, but no resolutions were

formally made regarding the grievances.

Motion by Jennifer Misegan to support the decision of the Assistant

CEO for those terminations but to

clear the information regarding the

termination from their files as to the

reason why were terminated, supported by Susan J. LaFernier, eight

supported (S. LaFernier, Misegan,

Curtis, Dakota, M. LaFernier, LaPointe, Matthews, Messer), one opposed (Jokinen), two abstained

(Mayo, Minton), motion carried.

Treasurer Jennifer Misegan brought

forward the donations for September

2013. Motion by Toni Minton to approve the September 2013 donations

in the amount of $500.00 for Joseph

Spruce’s request for the Law Enforcement Torch Run with proceeds

to benefit Special Olympics, supported by Elizabeth D. Mayo, ten supported (Mayo, S. LaFernier, Minton,

Misegan,

Curtis,

Dakota,

M.

LaFernier,

LaPointe,

Matthews,

Messer), one opposed (Jokinen), 0

abstained, motion carried.

Council moved into closed session

with the following motions made upon

return to open session prior to adjourning. Motion by Elizabeth D. Mayo to

approve the interim wage for the I.T.

Site Manager at the Health Center,

supported by Jennifer Misegan, nine

supported (Mayo, S. LaFernier,

Minton,

Misegan,

Dakota,

M.

LaFernier,

LaPointe,

Matthews,

Messer), two opposed (Curtis, Jokinen), 0 abstained, motion carried.

Motion by Jennifer Misegan to waive

the ten day waiting period to grieve

the termination of the I.T. Site Director and to post, eight supported

(Mayo, S. LaFernier, Minton, Misegan,

Dakota, M. LaFernier, LaPointe,

Messer), three opposed (Curtis, Jokinen, Matthews), 0 abstained, motion

carried.

~ submitted by Lauri Denomie, Newsletter Editor

PRESIDENT’S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2013

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

the month of August 2013:

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The schedule for the secretarial election

has been set. There was a minor

change to the schedule to allow claims/

challenges to the voter’s list. It changed

from October 10th to the 11th. The purpose of the election is to conduct a Secretarial Election on a proposed amendment to Article VIII §1 of the Keweenaw

Bay Indian Community's Tribal Constitution.

The Community requested the BIA to

increase 638 portions of the forestry

program. Currently the bureau allocates

about $95,000.00 to manage the entire

forest lands in Michigan that the BIA has

oversight on. KBIC owns about 55% of

those lands. We currently get about

$1000 to manage the lands on or near

our reservation. We participated in an

informal conference with the Bureau and

informed them that we feel we should

get more than $1000.00. After the informal conference the Bureau denied our

request.

I met with Senator Stabenow at the

Community College. She was in the

area and decided to stop by and check

out our college. We informed her of the

college becoming accredited. I also

took the opportunity to address a couple

of issues with her and her staff. I was

excited that she came to the reservation

and thanked her for service to the Com-

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munity and the citizens of Michigan.

I attended the celebration of the recognition of the Community College. I was

honored to give the welcoming address.

A number of people attended and were

recognized for their efforts to achieve

accreditation. Our representative Scott

Diandi was in attendance, and he was

also impressed with the facility.

I attended a meeting in Chicago to discuss the shortcomings of the EPA’s trust

responsibility to Tribes. My observations from the meetings in Chicago:

 There was an armed Federal Protection Service officer outside of the

meeting when tribes met with EPA

and the states. No officer was present during the meeting between

environmental groups and EPA and

states.

 EPA Region 5 lacks mining expertise.

 Most grassroots (local) environmental advocacy groups are aligned

with Great Lakes Tribes. Their message was "EPA isn't involved in

regulating mining activities, and they

should be. EPA is failing in its oversight of states who've been delegating EPA authorities.”

 The Environmental Law & Policy

Center (ELPC) and the Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC)

have demonstrated that their allegiance to the Obama administration

prevents them from taking a position

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critical of EPA. It's a fact that many

former ELPC and NRDC employees

who were involved in supporting the

Obama campaign are now working

for EPA.

EPA has been delegating most of its

federal authorities to the three states

(Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin) in attendance at the meetings.

My assessment of how these states

are discharging trust responsibilities

to Indian tribes:

 Minnesota: They seem to be

interested in taking on the responsibilities but haven't figured

out exactly how to do it.

 Wisconsin: It’s not our job to

uphold trust responsibilities.

 Michigan: The Commissioner of

the MDEQ admitted he didn't even know what these trust

responsibilities are.

There was a recommendation that

the Great Lakes Tribal leaders meet

with Administrator McCarthy. At that

meeting, Great Lakes Tribal Leaders

should formally request that EPA

designate the Great Lakes as an

Aquatic Resource of National Importance. This could include an NCAI

resolution supporting the designation

and a letter of request for the designation from a very large number of

environmental groups. Administrator

McCarthy has the ability to direct

EPA employees with mining experiContinues on page three.

ence from around the country to:

1. Evaluate the job Region 5 has

done,

2. Make recommendations to increase Region 5 mining expertise.

 The Council agreed to give John Paul

DeCota a big boat license and to prorate

the license fee.

 We are continuing to talk with Dan

McNeil. He is a Tribal Member who

took the test to receive his Michigan Bar

license to practice law. He hasn’t received his license yet, but we would like

him to work with us to help decrease the

work load in the attorney’s office.

 I also attended a school board meeting

in Baraga. We discussed the upcoming

budget and also discussed the importance of the Title IV Program to Indians

in education.

 Finally, we should consider supporting

the Inter-Tribal Trade Act of 2013. The

purposes of the Act is to revitalize Tribal

economies by encouraging tribes to sell

their natural resources and the products

they develop into a broader market in a

larger geographical area. It would help

promote outside investment in Indian

businesses and trade operations by

clarifying the laws applicable to intertribal trade. It would also encourage

inter-tribal cooperation and the development of inter-tribal business relationships as a means to improve the economies of the participating tribes and to

promote tribal self sufficiency and self

determination.

This concludes my report.

Respectfully submitted,

Warren C. Swartz, Jr., President

KEWEENAW BAY INDIAN

COMMUNITY AND TRIBAL HOUSING

AUTHORITY RECEIVES AWARD

FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF

HOUSING AND URBAN

DEVELOPMENT

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

was awarded an Indian Community Development Block Grant in the amount of

$600,000.

The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa

Housing Authority (OHA) in Baraga, Michigan, is the sub-recipient. The award will be

used, in conjunction with additional resources provided by the Keweenaw Bay

Indian Community (KBIC) and by OHA, to

construct a community building in Zeba,

Michigan. The community building will also

include communal gathering space for

feasts, group training or coaching sessions,

and other community activities.

OHA was created by the Keweenaw Bay

Indian Community in 1965 as a unit of Tribal

Government. Its operational goals are ensuring that safe, decent, and affordable

housing is available to KBIC families; creating economic opportunities for the KBIC and

Tribal members; assisting the local community development efforts, and ensuring fiscal

integrity in the operation of its programs.

TRIBAL NON-PROFIT

ORGANIZATION RECEIVES AWARD

FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF

TREASURY

The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Housing

and Community Development Corporation

(KBOHCDC) in Baraga, Michigan, has been

awarded a Native American CDFI Assistance-Financial Assistance (NACA-FA)

grant in the amount of $250,000. The

award will be used to capitalize a home purchase revolving loan fund for Keweenaw

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SECRETARY’S REPORT FOR AUGUST 2013

Activities reported by the Secretary,

Susan J. LaFernier, for the month of August

2013.

ANIN! We honor the greatness in you.

Remember: “Indian Country Counts” and

“Our People, Our Nations, Our Future.”

We continue to recognize the richness of

Native American contributions, accomplishments, and sacrifices to the political, cultural, and economic life of Michigan and the

United States.

A wonderful fall is upon us as we continue to enjoy the wonderful seasons of our

area!

The annual summer government picnic

was held on August 2nd at the L’Anse Golf

Course. One-hundred-fifty employees (and

committee members were invited) attended;

played bingo, cribbage/card games, bean

bag toss; went on a one-mile fitness walk;

and of course, golfed. Three new challenges were added this year, and the following people won: Kevin Perrault/1’9” closest

to the pin; Gary Loonsfoot, Jr./25’ longest

putt; and Suzanne Jondreau/longest drive.

We all enjoyed great picnic food. Thanks to

all of our employees for planning, setting up

for the picnic, cooking, grilling, and helping

with the games and prizes, and cleanup.

Many thanks to our Picnic Committee:

Larry Denomie, Kim Klopstein, Gary Loonsfoot, Jr. and to the Tribal Council.

On August 16th and August 23rd, Tribal

Council members and Natural Resource

staff had the privilege to take a boat ride

(thanks to our Police Officers) to Manitou

Island off the Keweenaw Peninsula. It is a

beautiful island with two lighthouses, a

dock, and many acres of pure woods where

trees amazingly grow on little soil and where

the pinecones grow upward! The island is

able to tell many stories of the activities that

went on there through the years, mainly

commercial fishing. We did find downed

telephone poles that connected the lighthouse to the mainland. Be watching for

more information on Manitou Island.

Remember the dates (see poster/ads)

regarding the upcoming Secretarial Election

on October 22, 2013. The only polling place

open will be at the Ojibwa Senior Citizens

Center in Baraga from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00

p.m. You will be voting on an amendment

to the Constitution regarding Article VIII

Section 1. Community Informational meetings will be held on September 24 th at the

Zeba United Methodist Church and September 26th at the Ojibwa Seniors Center.

I had a great time helping at the Pines

Convenience Center “Customer Appreciation” Day on August 27th. Thanks to the

staff: Trish, Suzie, Dan, Larry, radio station

personnel, and everyone else who helped

make the day fun.

The employee W.H.I.P.P. (Wellness,

Health, Intervention, Prevention Program)

Task Force and volunteers continue to have

monthly meetings. It is never too late to encourage others and begin positive lifestyle

changes that will help us live longer, healthier, happier lives. Mino-Bimaadizin—“Live

Well.” Remember everyone should participate in at least 30 minutes of physical activity five times a week to stay fit. Congratulations to our 2nd place Keweenaw Bay walkers out of 11 Tribes participating again this

year in the Tribe to Tribe Walking Challenge. They were congratulated by Blue

Cross & Blue Shield with a check on August

20th. The annual blood drive will also be

held on October 1st (see flyer).

NATIVE VOTE 2013—every vote and

voice counts. We have 822 total eligible

voters and 681 registered voters, 429 registered voters, or 63%, voted in the December

election. Our goal for Keweenaw Bay is to

have 100% of our registered/eligible members vote!

Remember to continue to pray for each

other, to honor and remember all of our veterans, service men and women, and their

families. Also remember those who are ill,

those with economic struggles, and all

those who have lost loved ones during the

past year and on September 11. We pray

that we and the world will be graced with

the gifts of peace, love, and joy.

Thank you for all that you do to keep our

land the beautiful place it is. Thank you,

God and Creator, for the great blessings of

our land. “Who does the land belong to?

Some to those who have walked on, a little

to those still living, but most to those yet to

be born.” ~ unknown.

~ Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a

mystery, today is a gift, that is why we call it

the present.

During August 2013, the Tribal Council

held one Regular Tribal Council Meeting on

August 3, 2013, at the Ojibwa Motel Conference Room. This meeting is covered in the

September 2013 Newsletter. Tribal Council

held four Special Council Meetings. Following are the unapproved motions from August.

At a council meeting held August 1,

2013, the following actions were taken:

 Tabled the Tribal Attorney job description review and have a discussion with

Attorney Heather Chapman before posting for a Tribal Attorney;

 Approved a line item Hardship Funds

for the Community Needs Assistance

Program (511) and to use the remaining

senior heating funds for food and shutoffs using the CSBG guidelines for two

months;

 Defeated a motion to offer the TERO

Director position to Sue Ellen Carlson

(after five interviews);

 Approved to offer the TERO Director

position to Debra Picciano;

 Approved to pay the balance of

$2,162.85 out of the General Fund

(510) for the Spring Clean-up;

 Approved to table Resolution KB 19452013 for a new drawing for the Campground (Marina) Right-of-Way Amendment;

 Approved the KBIC Space Lease

Agreement for two (2) ATM Machines

with River Valley Bank at the Marquette

Casino;

 Approved the bid from Ojibwa Building

Supply for $98,498.00 with a contract

(to include warranty and a time frame)

for the Baraga Casino carpeting;

 Approved the use of the former Tribal

Maintenance facility (at the Industrial

Park) for $1.00 for 99 years for office

space for the Aanikoosing, Inc.;

At a council meeting held August 8,

2013, the following actions were taken:

 Defeated a motion to approve a donation of $3,992.00 (additional) for burial

expenses for George Curtis;

 Approved to pay the difference between

a regular size casket and a larger casket for George Curtis;

 Approved to appoint Diana Chaudier,

Gretchen Emery, Peggy Loonsfoot,

Jeanne Kauppila, and Kim Klopstein to

the Secretarial Election Board (October

22, 2013 Election);

 Approved Resolution KB 1945-2013

Campground Right-of-Way and to move

forward with the paving after Labor Day;

 Approved to not pave (or gravel) the

loop by the (Marina) Fishing Memorial,

remove the small loop and do a change

order to the contract;

 Approved Resolution KB 1947-2013

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Secretary Report continued:

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ier modification to their residential lease;

Approved to refund all of the Pow-Wow

vendors from this year’s Pow-Wow;

Approved the Letter of Support to MTU

for the GLRI (Great Lakes Restoration

Initiative) grant application regarding

Torch Lake;

Approved the Services Agreement with

Checker Transport for the youth charter

bus trip August 17-20;

Approved the renewal 2013 fireworks

license for (Pete) Morin Fireworks;

Approved the Tier II Services Agreement with Range Telecommunications

for $4,125.64 for the radio station’s Herman tower FCC compliance.

At a council meeting held August 15,

2013, the following actions were taken:

 Approved the 2013 General Election

Timeline for December 14, 2013, and

the 2013 Primary Election Timeline for

November 2, 2013;

 Held the 2nd Reading of Proposed Ordinance 2013-03 Clarification to Title

21B.604 of the Tobacco Ordinance of

2008;

 Approved the adjudication of Steven

Cadeau for five years;

 Approved the bid from U.P. Concrete

Pipe Company for $11,592.00 for 12

gauge pipe and $15,057.00 for 10

gauge pipe for the Robillard Creek culvert/fish passage;

 Approved the Great Lakes Fishery Trust

application for a dock in Zeba and to

submit for a cleaning station;

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Approved the Tribal Council Secretary’s

Report for July 2013.

At a council meeting held August 29,

2013, the following actions were taken:

 Approved the Early Spring Productions

(Rick Allen) to film on the Reservation

and at the Pinery Cemetery in a respectful way;

 Approved a donation to Early Spring

Productions of $2,500.00;

 Approved the September 11, 12, 13, 18,

2012 Tribal Council meeting minutes;

 Approved that family members of

George Curtis be able to donate advance ($150.00-$300.00) from their

2013 Christmas Gift Check for his funeral expenses;

 Approved the renewal business license

for Zebing Solutions (Jeff Swartz and

Arlan Friisvall);

 Approved Resolution KB 1949-2013

Irvin J. Smith III Recreational Lease;

 Approved Resolution KB 1950-2013

Alden L. Connor, Jr. Residential Lease;

 Approved Resolution KB 1953-2013/

Purchase Agreement for 40 acres on

the Pikes Peak Road for $38,000.00

from Joe Sirard;

 Approved Resolution KB 1951-2013

Forest Management Deduction Account

Expenditure

Plan

October 2013September 2014;

 Approved the project agreement with

the Board of County Road Commissioners for Baraga County for the Tailor

Road Improvements;

 Approved Resolution KB 1948-2013 Eligible Voters List for the Secretarial Election to amend Article VIII;

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Approved the donation request from

Teresa Miller and Tina Messer for travel

expenses up to $520.00 (need receipts)

to attend their uncle’s funeral in Minnesota;

Approved to appoint John Davis to the

Economic Development Committee;

Approved to appoint Jeff Loman to the

Natural Resources Committee;

Approved to appoint Lauri Denomie to

the ICWA (Justice) Committee;

Approved to reappoint Roy (Donny)

Koski to the Aaniikoosing, Inc. Board of

Directors for three years;

Approved the Beverage Agreement with

Pepsi Beverages Company for the Casinos;

Approved the MTU Huskies Athletic

Marketing Contract for the Baraga Casino;

Approved the Secretarial Election

budget of $2,778.00;

Approved the Enrollment Department to

share addresses of Tribal members who

cannot be found regarding the class action Cobell lawsuit;

Approved the Innovative Gaming Solutions Gaming Operations Evaluation

Proposal (Marquette and Baraga Casinos);

Approved the Services Agreement with

Earl Otchingwanigan-Language Instructor, Rose and Linda Trudeau-Language

Instructors, and the Bay Mills Community College modification of Memorandum of Understanding.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan J. LaFernier, Secretary

CEO REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2013

The month of August 2013 included the following activities and reportable items:

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In Pauline Spruce’s July monthly report,

she included an “Ethnic Statistics” report. According to the data collected by

Pauline, which dates back to 2002, the

government now employs the highest

percentage of Native Americans, which

the report indicates is at 74.2%. We

also employ the highest percentage of

KB members at 65.29%. The report

also indicates that with 314 employees,

it is the highest number employed for

the reporting period.

Staff with the Bureau of Indian Affairs

met with our staff to conduct an

“Informal Conference” related to KBIC’s

request to direct contract for Forestry

funds. Sarah Maki, Assistant CEO, did

an excellent job presenting our case and

acted as the spokesperson for KBIC.

Sarah’s detailed information will require

the BIA to explain their math in calculating their proposed contract amount

which is substantially less than the calculations prepared by Sarah. Sarah

also noted a ruling that was made by an

Administrative Law Judge in a case with

the Paiute Indian Tribe, where allocations for Realty funds were based on

actual acres and not Federally Inherent

activities performed. Based on that

methodology presented in that case, KB

is requesting contract funds in the

amount of $52,089. The Hearing Officer

had 10 days to issue her decision which

we received late and indicated she

agreed with the BIA. KB can appeal the

request which would entail filing of paper documents to the Interior Board of

Indian Affairs – no formal court proceedings would be required.

I attended the Health Board meeting

held on August 14, where discussion

occurred regarding prescriptions taking

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longer than usual to fill. The issue has

become a problem since the implementation of the Electronic Health Record

and the electronic system used to process fills. Staff has developed a new

system which has aided in expediting

the fills. The medical providers will be

utilizing the alternate method while an

alternative EHR systems is explored.

The Summer Youth Work and Youth

Day Camp programs wrapped up the

week of August 5. Nicole Arens, Youth

Programs Coordinator, had oversight of

both programs. There were issues that

arose with both programs that were

dealt with accordingly. The camp program was new this year and successful

for the most part. If the programs continue next year, proactive measures will

be taken to develop plans to address

the issues that occurred this year. From

feedback I received, overall the kids

really enjoyed the programs.

The HUD ICDBG Grant for the Transfer

Station has been officially awarded and

funds appropriated. The funds are

slated for site work and equipment purchases associated with the project.

HUD also approved the ICDBG grant

award for the Zeba Community Center

in the amount of $600K. OHA will be

the lead on that project which was a resubmission by Kristen Wakeham of

OHA, of a grant prepared by Jim Stingle, KBIC Grant Writer. The $200K

match will come from the land provided

by KB in the amount of $75K and the

remainder will be provided by OHA.

The site for the new community center is

currently being considered.

The Pines held their first Customer Appreciation Day event on August 27. Approximately 450 hotdogs were served

between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Susan

LaFernier and I assisted Pines staff at

the event with cooking, serving, and registering customers for the prize drawings. This will likely become an annual

event to provide thanks to the thousands of customers which patronize the

Pines.

 Bruce LaPointe, Projects Manager, will

serve as the Tribe’s Building Inspector.

Bruce’s office is located at the Department of Public Works which is in our industrial park. Applications for permits

will continue to be provided at the Tribal

Center through our front desk receptionist.

As always, if anyone has questions, concerns, or issues the CEO’s office can assist

with, please don’t hesitate to stop, e-mail, or

call.

Respectfully submitted,

Larry J. Denomie, III, CEO

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.

All Tribal Veterans’ Meeting at the

Lighthouse, Sand Point, will be held

every third Wednesday of the month

at 1900 hours. All Tribal Veterans

Welcome!

TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2013

Activities reported by the Treasurer, Jennifer Misegan, for the month of August 2013.

Donations approved for the month of August were as follows: $500 for the Omega

House, $350 for the Baraga County Community Foundation for a sponsorship at the

Tony Selkey Memorial Golf Tournament,

and $2,500 for an Early Spring Productions

film entitled Mutt.

The fiscal year 2014 budget reviews are

scheduled to begin on Monday, September

9th. Council will meet Monday, Tuesday,

Wednesday, will hold a regular Council

meeting on Thursday, September 12th, and

will continue to meet the week of September

16th, if need be. Council will begin the

week by reviewing the annual audit report.

The budget meetings are open to Tribal

Members and will be held in the Ojibwa Casino Resort Conference Room.

I attended a preliminary budget meeting

on August 21st with CFO, CEO, and Assistant CEO. We reviewed the proposed Casino budget and discussed the general

Tribal budgets as well as the schedule for

next week’s meetings.

A conference call was held on August

13th with the small group involved with the

Forensic Audit for the Ojibwa Housing Authority. Unfortunately, it was not clear as to

which Council member would be involved in

the group. It was later brought forward that

Council Member Jean Jokinen, was going to

be involved. I apologize for any misunderstanding. During the call and after reading

through the packet of information sent to the

auditors by OHA, I reviewed a list of further

documents that the auditors still needed.

Once the list was received, via e-mail to Attorney Heather Chapman, she notified the

Board Chairperson and the Executive Director. They were once again instructed to forward the documents to the Treasurer, so

they could be compiled and to ensure that

everything asked for was received. It did

not happen in this manner. OHA chose to

send most of the documents straight to the

auditors, and I did not receive any of the

requested documents. I’ve provided Council the e-mail along with the list since there

had been some confusion, and the members of the Housing Board were told that the

Treasurer had compiled the list.

A second conference call was held September 6th, and this time we made sure

Council Member Jean Jokinen was included

as there had been some confusion as to

who had been designated by Tribal Council

to be involved with this group. Once the

confusion was cleared up, the conference

call proceeded with the Tribal President taking part in the call. The auditors had prepared some spreadsheets comparing

OHA’s audited financial statements and provided the group with answers from some of

the initial questions Council had. That information may be shared with Council in

closed session as the group is made well

aware of the confidentiality associated with

being part of this working group. The group

felt that at this time a site visit is not necessary until further review has been made.

Another list of documents was sent to the

group and was forwarded to OHA to provide

the documents. Many items on the list were

things missing from the previous list, and

the other items were to answer questions

the auditors had. The audit is not complete.

If there are any questions regarding the

process and what is involved in this audit,

please read the engagement letter which

Council approved.

The second two-percent deadline of the

year is September 30th which is quickly approaching, and decisions regarding the

funding will be needed prior November 30th.

As always, if anyone has questions or

comments, please feel free to contact me.

Respectfully submitted,

Jennifer Misegan, Treasurer

EDUCATION

INCENTIVE PROGRAM

The Keweenaw Bay Education Committee offers the Education Incentive Program

to local KBIC tribal students. Monetary incentives are awarded at the end of each of

the four marking periods of the academic

year. Awards are given for Honor Roll and

Perfect Attendance. Students must meet

the following criteria:

1. Must be enrolled KBIC members.

2. Must reside in one of the following four

counties: Baraga, Houghton, Ontonagon, or Marquette.

3. Must attend a public or private school.

A student’s Honor Roll status is defined

according to the regulations of their school

district. Students in grades four (4) through

twelve (12) are eligible to receive this

award.

Perfect Attendance follows the school

policy, but time for doctor or dental appointments and funerals may be allowed. Please

contact the following people for more information:



L’Anse Area Schools – Shellie Denomie

at 524-0367, or e-mail

shdenomi@laschools.us

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Baraga Area Schools – Helen Jondreau

at 353-6661 or e-mail

hjondreau@up.net

All others contact Amy St. Arnold at 353

-4117, or e-mail amy@kbic-nsn.gov

Houghton, Ontonagon, and Marquette

students must provide a copy of student report card. If attendance is not noted on the

card, please have a school official document by signature. Report cards may be

mailed to Keweenaw Bay Tribal Center,

Education Office, 16429 Bear Town Rd.,

Baraga MI 49908.

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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

Lindsey Loonsfoot Earns CDA

Lindsey Loonsfoot, a Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa

Community College student, has been awarded a

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential in

recognition of outstanding work with young children. The Council for Professional Recognition

(www.cdacouncil.org) in Washington, DC awards

credentials to early childhood educators who

demonstrate the ability to work constructively with

young children in group settings. Ms. Loonsfoot

is employed at the KBIC Pre-Primary Program.

“Lindsey has worked diligently on completing

educational hours and other requirements to attain the CDA,” said Mary DeLine, chairperson of

the Early Childhood Education Department at

KBOCC. “She is an honor student and intends to

complete requirements for an Associate’s degree

in early childhood education. I am very proud of her.”

Ms. Loonsfoot completed the educational hours requirement for the CDA credential and

received guidance in preparing her CDA portfolio at KBOCC. Since the college is now fully

accredited, her KBOCC associate’s degree will qualify her for employment at state-licensed

early childhood facilities as well as federally funded programs. For information about CDA

preparation or earning a degree in early childhood education, contact Mary DeLine (3534608) at KBOCC.

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.

Applications must be received 30 days

prior to all drawings for processing.

16429 Bear Town, Rd.

Baraga, MI 49908

(906) 353-4222

LEGAL AID CLINIC

There will be a Native American Craft Bazaar

on Wednesday, November 27, 2013, 12—7 pm,

at the Harvey Community Center behind the

Ojibwa Casino, M-28, Marquette.

Featuring… fry bread, beadwork, blankets, Indian statues, wreaths, Christmas center pieces,

banana breads, dream catchers, and beaded

earrings.

Call Sandy at (906) 273-0286 for information.

A legal aid clinic will be

available to Tribal members

on Tuesday, October 29,

2013, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

in the downstairs conference

room of the Tribal Center.

This will be the last clinic for the year! The

clinic is provided by Michigan Indian Legal Services, for questions call 1-800-968-6877.

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Miss Keweenaw Bay’s Activities

FACEBOOK PAGE UNDERWAY

Since being crowned Miss Keweenaw Bay on July 26,

2013, Kristina Misegan has been diligently representing KBIC

at numerous events.

Kristina attended the 31st Annual Lac Vieux Desert Traditional Powwow in Watersmeet, Michigan, on August 9-11,

2013, and also participated in their 2013 Cancer Walk Run.

On August 15, 2013, Kristina attended the U.P. State Fair

on Native Day and attended a powwow hosted by the Hannahville Indian Community. On August 23-25, 2013, Kristina

attended the Bad River Powwow in Odanah, Wisconsin. She

also traveled September 6-8, 2013, to Milwaukee, Wisconsin,

to attend the Indian Summer Festival.

Kristina, after a busy summer of traveling to events, has

returned to her schooling but looks forward to attending many

powwows and cultural activities being held throughout the winter months, including KBIC’s Mid-winter Powwow, scheduled

for January of 2014.

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Kristina Misegan, as she is crowned Miss Keweenaw Bay, July 26, 2013.

Cody Blue, Powwow Committee Member, (right) adjusts the sash.

(Above) Kristina at

I n d i a n

Summer

Fest, Milwaukee,

WI.

(Left)

Kristina

with other

royalty,

Bad River

P o w w o w,

Odanah,

WI.

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The Keweenaw Bay Indian

Community’s Facebook Page

is currently under development

and will be available by the

end of September, early October. Continue to check the

Trib e’s

we b sit e,

www.ojibwa.com, for updated

information.

Remember to…

“like” us on Facebook.

OHA Receives Award continued:

bers in Baraga, Marquette, and Ontonagon Counties. Funds will be available for eligible Tribal members to borrow to purchase a home. Funds that are

paid back to the KBOHCDC will then be made available to additional eligible KBIC members to purchase a home. This NACA-FA grant is the only one

being awarded in Michigan and is one of only 18

NACA-FA grants being awarded nationwide.

The KBOHCDC is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization started by the Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Housing Authority in 2006. It is a US Treasury-certified

Community Development Financial Institution serving the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. Services provided or soon-to-be provided to the Community include low-interest loans for home repair,

for home purchases, and for business capitalization;

matched savings accounts; and a variety of financial

education products. The KBOHCDC accepts donations, and all donations are tax deductible.

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Health Reform for American Indians and Alaska Natives

The Affordable Care Act Gives American Indians and Alaska Natives Greater Access to Quality and Affordable Health Care

Health Reform Law and American Indians and Alaska Natives:

Overview

American Indians and Alaska Natives are celebrating passage of

the historic health reform law, the Affordable Care Act, P.L.111-148.

This law will improve the quality of health care and make it more

accessible and affordable for all Americans, including our First

Americans. The Affordable Care Act also includes the permanent

reauthorization of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA),

which extends current law and authorizes new programs and services within the Indian Health Service.

The new health reform law builds on the U.S. health insurance

system, and makes three key changes.

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First, the law ends the worst practices of insurance companies, providing security to Americans who have coverage.

Second, it makes insurance affordable for millions of Americans by creating a new insurance marketplace and providing

tax credits for those who need additional help.

Third, it brings down the costs of coverage for families and

businesses while also reducing the federal deficit.

How do American Indians and Alaska Natives Benefit from

Health Reform?

The Affordable Care Act law applies to American Indian and

Alaska Native individuals because they are a part of the U.S.

health care system, and may use sources of health care other than

the Indian Health Service, such as private or employer-sponsored

health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, Community Health Centers,

and the Veteran’s Administration. The Affordable Care Act provides

American Indians and Alaska Natives more choices – to use the

Indian Health Service if they are eligible, to purchase affordable

health care coverage, and/or to access coverage through other

sources such as Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) if they are eligible.

The Affordable Care Act also impacts Indian Tribes because

they may purchase insurance for their employees or their members,

and can benefit from more affordable options and reduced costs.

The Indian Health Service and its hospitals and clinics are also

enhanced under the Affordable Care Act because many provisions

expand coverage or improve the quality of healthcare for all Americans, including underrepresented minorities.

Examples of Health Reform Provisions Specific to American

Indians and Alaska Natives

There are several provisions in the Affordable Care Act that will

specifically benefit American Indian and Alaska Native individuals,

Tribes and Indian health facilities. For example:

 The law creates state-based Exchanges by 2014 through which

individuals and small businesses can purchase health insurance

coverage. This will give families and small businesses the ability to comparison shop and choose the quality affordable insurance option that is right for them.

 American Indians and Alaska Natives who purchase health insurance on the individual market through an Exchange do not

have to pay co-pays or other cost-sharing if their income does

not exceed 300 percent of the poverty level, roughly $66,000 for

a family of four in 2010 ($83,000 in Alaska).

 Members of American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes are exempt from individual responsibility assessments.

 The value of health services/benefits from IHS-funded health

programs or Tribes will be excluded from an individual’s gross

income so it cannot be taxed starting with benefits and coverage

provided after the date of enactment.

 The Affordable Care Act also expands Medicaid coverage starting in 2014 to individuals with incomes up to 133% of poverty

level (about $30,000 for a family of four), providing affordable,

comprehensive health insurance coverage to some of the most

vulnerable Americans.

 For individuals who have Medicare drug coverage (Part D coverage), IHS, Indian tribe or tribal organization, or urban Indian

organization spending will count toward the annual out-of-pocket

threshold in the donut hole as of January 1, 2011.

How the Indian Health Care Improvement Act Reauthorization

Helps American Indians and Alaska Natives

The Indian Health Care Improvement Act, which authorizes Congress to fund health care services for American Indians and Alaska

Natives through the Indian Health Service, was originally approved

by Congress in 1976 and last reauthorized in 2000. The Affordable

Care Act makes the reauthorization of this law permanent and authorizes new programs within the Indian Health Service to ensure

the Service is more equipped to meet its mission to raise the health

status of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level.

For example, it includes:

 Authorities for new and expanded programs for mental and behavioral health treatment and prevention;

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Expanded authorities for long-term care services, including

home health care, assisted living and community-based care;

New authorities for development of health professional shortage

demonstration programs;

Expanded authorities for funding of patient travel costs;

New authorities for demonstration projects for innovative health

care facility construction;

New authorities for the provision of dialysis services;

Improvements in the Contract Health Services program, which

pays for referrals;

New authorities for facilitation of care for Indian veterans; and

New authorities for urban Indian health programs.

Some have expressed concern that the Indian Health Service

would no longer exist with passage of health reform due to expanded insurance coverage. However, this concern is unfounded.

Not only does the Affordable Care Act permanently reauthorize the

Indian Health Service, but it also includes authorities for new services provided by its facilities. This legislation contributes to transforming the health care system to make affordable health care accessible to all Americans, including First Americans.

Plans for Implementation of Provisions Specific to American

Indians and Alaska Natives

Due to the many provisions in the Affordable Care Act and the

reauthorization of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, implementation will be a complex undertaking. Not all provisions can be

implemented at once, and some provisions will require additional

work to implement. The Department of Health and Human Services

and the Indian Health Service are currently reviewing every provision in the new laws that relates to Indian Country and quickly assessing next steps and timelines for implementation.

In the weeks and months ahead, outreach efforts will provide

more education and information about the new law, plans for its implementation, and how it will impact Indian Country. In addition,

Tribes will also be consulted on the implementation of Affordable

Care Act. The most recent information on health reform implementation is available at:

 http://www.whitehouse.gov/health-care-meeting/reform-meansyou;

 http://healthreform.gov/ - for the health reform law in general;

and

 http://www.ihs.gov/ -for information for American Indians and

Alaska Natives

Q&A: What Michiganders need to know about health exchanges

Health exchanges, one of the key ways the 2010 health care

overhaul aimed to expand health coverage to millions more Americans, will open for enrollment Oct. 1. Some states chose to run all

or part of their own exchange. Michigan and 26 other states deferred to the federal government. Here’s what Michiganders need to

know about what’s coming.

Q. What is an exchange?

A. It’s a regulated marketplace where consumers can more easily

compare insurance plans through the Internet, on the phone, or

through an official helper, called a “navigator.” Consumers can also

find out if they qualify for Medicaid -- the jointly run federal/state

health care program for the poor -- or for a federal subsidies to help

pay for the insurance.

Q. Who are the exchanges for?

A. They are for small businesses and people who don’t have access

to affordable insurance through an employer or are not already enrolled in a government program, such as Medicare. The more than

490,000 Michiganders who currently buy insurance on their own

could find a better deal on the exchange. And of the more than 1

million uninsured Michiganders, most could qualify for either Medicaid or a subsidized private insurance plan.

Q. How and when can I sign up?

A. Coverage that begins next year can be purchased from October

through March. Information is available at www.healthcare.gov or

by calling 1-800-318-2596. Michiganders can also contact Michigan

Consumers for Healthcare, the state coalition working to implement

the law, at consumersforhealthcare.org. RELATED: Lansing-area

canvassers spreading the word on healthcare reform

Q. Do I have to use the exchange to buy private health insurance?

A. No. If you don’t, however, you will not be eligible for a subsidy.

And plans sold outside the exchange will have to meet the same

new rules on minimum levels of benefits, and meet limits on how

much more insurers can charge older customers. Insurance plans

sold both on and off the exchange also can’t discriminate against

those with existing health problems and can’t charge women more

than men.

Health Reform Q&A continues:

Q. Do I have to buy insurance?

A. Beginning in 2014, most citizens have to have insurance or pay a

penalty. The penalty is $95 per adult in the first year or 1 percent of

income, whichever is greater. The penalty increases to $325 or 2

percent of income in 2015, and to $695 or 2.5 percent of income in

2016. Exceptions include for individuals making $10,000 or less a

year, those with a religious objection, and those who would have to

pay more than 8 percent of their income to buy insurance. Insurers

have to provide customers with proof of coverage, which will be filed

with their tax returns, starting with 2014 returns filed in 2015.

Q. Who is eligible for a premium subsidy through the exchange?

A. Subsidies are available on a sliding scale for those earning between 100 percent and 400 percent of the federal poverty level -about $24,000 to $94,000 per year for a family of four. Most people

are expected to qualify for some assistance. Those who currently

buy insurance through the individual market would, on average,

qualify for nearly $2,700 in help, or about 32 percent of the cost of a

midrange plan, according to the nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation. An online calculator to help people estimate what their subsidy

might be is available at http://kff.org/interactive/subsidy-calculator/

Q. Is there any other assistance?

A. Those earning up to 250 percent of the federal poverty level can

qualify for help paying other out-of-pocket expenses, such as copays and deductibles.

Q. What if I’m below the federal poverty level?

A. The law anticipated that those earning up to 138 percent of poverty would become eligible for Medicaid, the joint federal-state insurance program for the poor. But the Supreme Court ruled that

states don’t have to expand eligibility. Michigan lawmakers recently

approved an expansion, but the federal government still has to sign

off on some of the changes the state made to the program, such as

cost-sharing requirements for those above the poverty line.

Q. How much will premiums cost on the exchange?

A. Insurers have submitted their proposed rates and the federal

government is expected to finalize them this month. Plans will be

offered at different levels of cost-sharing, along with a catastrophic

plan for those under 30. Premiums will be lowest for the plans with

higher deductibles and other out-of-pocket costs. Costs can also

vary depending on where the consumer lives, whether the consumer smokes, and his or her age. The Kaiser Family Foundation

has estimated that a 40-year-old buying a mid-range plan could

have a $3,857 annual premium. If the person was earning $30,000

a year, he would qualify for a $1,345 tax credit, making his annual

cost $2,512.

Q. How does that compare with current rates?

A. Costs are difficult to compare because the new plans are so different from what’s currently offered. For example, the law requires

certain benefits -- such as maternity care, prescription drug coverage and mental health services -- that are often not included in

plans currently sold on the individual market. In general, however,

women, older and sicker consumers could benefit from lower premiums while younger, healthier, and male consumers could have

higher premiums. But in addition to potentially being eligible for

subsidies, those facing higher premiums may also get help with outof-pocket costs through lower deductibles and cost-sharing limits.

Q. How are employer-provided insurance plans affected?

A. Most non-elderly Americans will continue to get their insurance

through an employer. Those who do are not eligible for subsidized

coverage on the exchange unless their employer coverage is too

expensive or the benefits too modest. Employers with 50 or more

workers are required to offer coverage. The penalty for not doing

so was supposed to begin in 2014 but was delayed until 2015.

Starting next year, employer-provided coverage cannot cap the

amount of benefits a consumer can use each year. Other changes

have already kicked in,

including no lifetime limits

on benefits, no copays

for preventive services

and allowing dependents

to stay on their parent’s

plans until age 26.

Q. How is Medicare affected?

A. Medicare is not part of

the new exchange. The

law’s changes to Medicare that have already

gone into effect include

an expansion of the drug

benefit, an elimination of

copays for preventive

services, and higher Part

B premiums for upper

income beneficiaries.

1st ANNUAL DOING BUSINESS

WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

WHAT: This event in Indian country is aimed to inform and train

Native and Tribal owned businesses about the opportunities to do

businesses with the many different government agencies.

FEATURING:

Gerald Moore, MI District Director, SBA, Michigan

Lisa Thompson, Manager Field Services, MI DOT, Denise

Hoffmeyer, Director, Northeast MI PTAC

Tom Vargo, Regional Administrator, SBA, Michigan

Don Makowski, Procurement Counselor, Northwest MI PTAC

Ross Miller, Business Consultant, Michigan Small Business and

Technologies Development Center

Dave Goudreau, Owner, Northern Wings Repair, Inc

Benjamin Blanc, Procurement Specialist, Tribal Procurement

Institute (TPI PTAC)

WHO: Hosted by Tribal Procurement Institute PTAC (TPI PTAC)

Wisconsin, Northwest Michigan PTAC, Northeast Michigan PTAC,

Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, SBA, MI SBTDC, MI DOT.

WHY: This is a rare opportunity, to learn about government contracting programs, trends and opportunities that will increase business revenues. Learn how the US SBA programs such as the

HUBZone and 8(a) programs can make a crucial difference for a

business. Learn how to maximize business potential for government agencies contracting opportunities.

Hear from the Michigan DOT what they buy and how working with

them can help build a strategic piece of a company’s revenue

stream.

Learn about the small business certifications that could give a competitive edge in the market.

Learn about specific programs for Native owned and tribal owned

businesses. Prepare a company to enter this specific market.

Who Should Attend: All Native, Tribal, Small, Woman owned,

Veteran owned or HUBZone located businesses entering or

growing sales with government agencies (Federal, States, local…)

When: Thursday, October 10th, 2013

8:30am to 3:00pm

Where: Kewadin Casino Hotel and Convention Center,

Sault St. Marie, MI

Register online at: www.tpiptac.com

Clarence “Nummy” Roy, III

(1975-August 25, 2013)

C l a r e n c e

“Nummy” Roy, III,

father, husband,

brother, son, and

uncle,

passed

away on August

25, 2013.

Nummy was a

devoted

father

who lived for his

children and a

generous caring

person who would

do anything for his

family. His entire family will sorely miss him.

Nummy was preceded in death by his mother, Martha Jane

Roy and his father, Clarence Roy, Sr.

He is survived by his wife, Irene Roy, and his children:

Jorey Aho, Payton Roy, Clarence Roy IV, and Tehya Roy.

His is also survived by his birth parents: Ronald Boshey and

Joellen Roy; and siblings: Frances Drift, Rose Chosa, Donald

Chosa, Jr., Joseph Chosa, Rebecca Chosa, Ateeka Roy,

Dean Day, Damien Day, and Barry Day. He is also survived

by many nieces and nephews.

A wake and traditional tribal rites were held on Thursday,

August 29, 2013, at the Bois Forte Vermilion Wellness Center,

Tower, Minnesota. The Mlaker Funeral Home, Cook, Minnesota, assisted the family.

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FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ON

INDIAN RESERVATIONS (FDPIR)

NET MONTHLY INCOME STANDARDS*

(Effective October 1, 2012)

Achieving Your Weight Loss Goals Starts with Setting Your Goals

If this is the year you plan to lose

weight, congratulations! Losing just 5-7

percent of your weight will help you reduce your risk for diabetes. You will

have more energy and feel better.

To start losing weight, try setting

goals. The key to reaching your weight

loss goals is to create goals that are:

Realistic: Talk to your health care

provider and choose an amount to lose

that you can achieve. Then decide how

many pounds you can lose in the first

weeks and month. Usually losing onetwo pounds per week, or about five

pounds per month, is realistic.

Specific: Develop a very specific

plan of action. First set your long term

goal: "I will lose 20 pounds." Then set

short-term goals so you can keep track

of your progress. Next develop specific

steps to reach your short-term goal: "I

will lose five pounds this month by walking three times a week and eating

smaller portion sizes.

Measurable: Make sure you can

measure your progress often, both your

action steps and your progress towards

your goal. Keep a food and exercise

journal. Weigh yourself once a week

and write down the numbers.

Positive: Make your goals related to

values that are important to you. Think

to yourself, "I want to be at a healthy

weight so I can live long to be with my

grandchildren," or "I want to take care of

myself so I can be independent and stay

active in my community." Always remind

yourself why it's important that you lose

weight. Think of the benefit to you, your

family and your community.

Action Oriented: Write down the

exact steps you will take to achieve your

weight loss goals. Include what you will

do, not just what you won't do.

Losing weight is easier to do if you

have support. Ask a family member or

friend to join you in setting weight loss

goals and making a healthy living plan.

Talk and walk with your friends and family members. Make an appointment with

health care staff to go over your goals.

Attend a weight loss class. There are

many people who want to help you

achieve your weight loss goal.

Instead of this:

Do this:

I will lose weight.

I will loose five pounds this month.

I will exercise more.

I will take a brisk walk for thirty minutes

after work, Monday—Friday.

I will not eat so much fat.

I will buy lean cuts of meat and fat-free

dairy products.

I will not eat so many sweets.

I will eat two pieces of fresh fruit and

drink water instead of pop.

I will stop eating fast food for lunch.

I will pack my lunch at night and include

a fruit and vegetable.

I will improve my eating habits.

I will meet with a dietitian once a month

to develop a meal plan for me and my

family.

Produced by

IHS Division of Diabetes

Treatment and Prevention,

www.diabetes.ihs.gov

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Registry: Community

Education Meeting

*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:

House

hold

Size

Use this

amount

SNAP Net

Monthly

Income

Standard

SNAP

Standard

Deduction

1

$ 931

+

$149

=

$1,080

2

$1,261

+

$149

=

$1,410

3

$1,591

+

$149

=

$1,740

4

$1,921

+

$160

=

$2,081

5

$2,251

+

$187

=

$2,438

6

$2,581

+

$214

=

$2,795

7

$2,911

+

$214

=

$3,125

8

$3,241

+

$214

=

$3,455

Each additional member

+ $330

Alaska:

Household

Size

FDPIR Net

Monthly

Income

Standard

Use this

amount

SNAP Net

Monthly

Income

Standard

SNAP

Standard

Deduction

1

$1,165

+

$256

=

$1,421

2

$1,577

+

$256

=

$1,833

3

$1,990

+

$256

=

$2,246

4

$2,402

+

$256

=

$2,658

5

$2,815

+

$256

=

$3,071

6

$3,227

+

$268

=

$3,495

7

$3,640

+

$268

=

$3,908

8

$4,052

+

$268

=

$4,320

Each additional member

FDPIR Net

Monthly

Income

Standard

+ $413

FDPIR Income Deductions—see 7 CFR 253.6(f)

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 non-household member.

Child Support Deduction — Households that incur

the cost of legally required child support to or for a

non-household member are allowed a deduction for

the amount of monthly child support paid.

Medicare Part B Medical Insurance and Part D

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

insurance and/or Part D prescription drug coverage

premiums are allowed a deduction for the monthly

cost of the premiums.

FDPIR Resource Standards—see 7 CFR 253.6(d)

$3,250 for households with at least one elderly or

disabled member.

$2,000 for households without any elderly or disabled members.

Friday, October 18th, 2013

9:00am – 12:30pm

Ojibwa Casino Resort Conference Room

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community’s Sex Offender Registration Program’s purpose is to monitor the

status and location of registered sex offenders on Tribal land and to make sex offender information available to the public through the KBIC Sex Offender Registry.

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Most sex offenders live and work in typical neighborhoods.

Most sex offenders currently in custody will eventually be released into the community.

Registered sex offenders have most of the same rights as ordinary citizens, with exceptions based on

their individual registration or parole requirements.

Most sex offenses are committed against a victim that the offender already knows.

If you have any questions or for more information, please attend the meeting on October 18th, or contact:

Chuck Miller – SORNA Coordinator, KBIC Tribal Police at 353-6626 or cmiller@kbic-nsn.gov.

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OJIBWA LIBRARY NEWS

The library will be hosting a Literacy Night on October 24,

2013, at 6 p.m. in the atrium of Niiwin Akeaa.

If you enjoy writing poetry or short stories please consider

sharing them with us. Authors may read their work or we can

find someone to read for them. We would also like to display

original artwork. It will be a great opportunity to recognize the

talented members of our community. Please call the library at

353-8163 if you are interested or have any questions. Children are also welcome to present stories and artwork. Refreshments will be served.

Some new books at the Library:

Happy, Happy, Happy-My Life and Legacy as the Duck

Commander by Phil Robertson, star of Duck Dynasty

The Butler-A Witness To History by Will Haygood

Stranded by Alex Kava

The Wednesday Daughters by Meg Waite Dayton

The Great Divide by Janet Goss

Midnight by Kevin Egan

Ghost Man by Roger Hobbs

Deeply Odd by Dean Koontz

Hunting Eve by Iris Johansen

Services provided by the library: the inter-library loan service

has started again, also Overdrive ebook service is available

for you. We have also added new titles to our large print section. Plus many more services. Stop in and see what we

have!

~ submitted by Mary Bergerson,

Tribal Library Director

NEWS FROM THE OJIBWA SENIOR CITIZENS

Pasty Sales:

 October 23 — pasty prep starting after lunch (12:15 pm).

 October 24 — pasty making, VOLUNTEERS ARE

NEEDED AS EARLY AS 5:00 A.M., OR WHENEVER YOU

CAN MAKE IT!

Additional Information:

Senior Meeting will be held on October 9, 2013, 12:15 pm.

The November meeting will be held November 13, 2013,

12:15 pm.

At the September 11, 2013 meeting, it was decided to hold

our Senior Christmas Dinner on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

More information will be posted at the Senior Center and in

the KBIC Newsletter.

Are you interested in going on a cruise in Spring of 2015?

It was suggested that the fundraising fund would pay half the

cost of an inside cabin/airfare/transportation to airport/motel

the night before cruise — the senior would be responsible for

the other half of the cost. Would you be interested in working

the fundraising events toward this trip? An interest to work the

fundraising events for this cruise will be posted at the Senior

Center and there will be further discussions at the October

and November meetings. No date or locations have been decided as of yet. Attend the meetings and share your thoughts

on possible dates and locations to visit, and we are always

looking for new fundraising ideas. Did you have a birthday

and are now 55? Come join us.

December trips are being scheduled and those seniors

who signed up should have received a letter regarding their

$25.00 deposit. These trips are: Green Bay, WI on December 11-13, 2013: and Island Resort/Hannahville, WI on December 15-16, 2013.

There will be no pasty sale held in the months of November and December.

Events occurring throughout KBIC are welcome to be

listed on the Calendar of

Oct. 4: Constitutional Committee Meeting, 1 pm, Council Chambers; Events.

Contact newsletter@kbic.nsn.gov

to list your

Oct. 5: Reg. Sat. Council Meeting, 9 am, Ojibwa Resort Conf. Rm;

events.

Some

events

are

Chelsey LaFernier Memorial Walk, 11 am;

more detailed FYI within the

Oct. 16: Veteran’s Meeting, 7 pm;

newsletter.

For up-to-date

e

v

e

n

t

l

i

s

t

ings,

visit

Oct. 18: Sex Offender Registry Education meeting

www.ojibwa.com and click on

Oct. 19: KBIC Harvest Feast;

calendar. For Youth events,

Oct. 22: Secretarial Election;

see @ www.ojibwa.com, click

Oct. 24: Senior Citizens’ Pasty Sale; Literacy Night at Niiwin Akeaa; on youth club, or contact 353

-4643/Main Office at Youth

Oct. 29: Legal Aid Clinic;

Club, or 353-4644 for the faOct. 31: Happy Halloween.

cility attendants or the

~ submitted by newsletter editor Kitchen/craft rooms.

OCTOBER 2013 Calendar Events

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OJIBWA CASINO HONORS

EUGENE “COWBOY” LOONSFOOT

Casino Co-workers and KBIC Government officials

convened on Friday, August 30th, 2013, to congratulate and honor Eugene “Cowboy” Loonsfoot on his

retirement after 19 years with the Security Department of the Ojibwa Casino. Including 14 years with

various other Tribal entities, “Cowboy” totaled 33

years of service for KBIC. We appreciate your loyalty

and great work! Photo: left to right, General Manager

David Haataja and “Cowboy” Loonsfoot. Photo by

Stan Spruce.

KEWEENAW BAY INDIAN COMMUNITY

OFFICE OF CHILD SUPPORT

SERVICES

427 N. Superior Ave. • Baraga, MI 49908

In Tribal Court Building

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

• Email: ocss@kbic-nsn.gov

“Your Children…Our Priority”

We provide the following services:

 Establishment, Enforcement and

Modification of Child Support Orders

 Location of Custodial and

Non-Custodial Parents

 Paternity Establishment

 Community Education

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

Permit No. 62

U.S Postage PAID

Big Rapids, MI 49307

PRE-SORT STARDARD

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Historic Zeba Indian Mission

United Methodist Church

Holy Name of Jesus

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha

“We welcome each of you to our

worship services, at 9:00 a.m.

each Sunday beginning June

30th at the Campgrounds on

Marksman Road, for the summer

in our beautiful outdoor tabernacle.”

Pastors

Father Corey Litzner

Father Nicholas Thompson

Pastor: Rev. Stephen Rhoades

Church office 524-7939

Parsonage 524-7936

Catholic Community of

Baraga County

Confessions: Sunday before Mass

Sunday Mass 12:00 p.m.

353-6565

saintann@up.net

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

Employment Opportunities

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

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

16429 Bear Town Rd-Baraga, Mi 49908-9210

Continuous/On Call positions:

 Board Operator

 Pharmacist (on call)

 Receptionist/Clerical Worker (on call)

 Cashier (part-time)

 Registered Nurse (on call)

 Licensed Practical Nurse (on call)

 Account Executive/Sales (full time)

 Pre-Primary Teaching Assistant

 Community Service Supervisor (one call)

 Unit Manager (New Day)

 Family Aide

 On-Call Van Driver

 Unit Manager (OVW)

 Youth Programs & Facility Attendant

For current job

listings, complete

job

announcements,

applications, and closing

dates

contact:

KBIC

Personnel

Department,

16429 Bear Town

Road, Baraga, MI

49908-9210 or 906

-353-6623,

ext

4176 or 4140 or

v i s i t :

www.ojibwa.com.