The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwe (2016)

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DAZHI-OJIBWE

The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwe

Onaabani Giizis - Crusty Moon - March 2016 Issue 140

Tribal Council Members:

KBIC Holds 12th Annual Winter Traditional Powwow

Warren C. Swartz, Jr. , President

Jennifer Misegan, Vice-President

Susan J. LaFernier, Secretary

Toni J. Minton, Asst. Secretary

Doreen G. Blaker, Treasurer

Robert R.D. Curtis, Jr.

Frederick Dakota

Eddy Edwards

Randall R. Haataja

Michael F. LaFernier, Sr.

Gary F. Loonsfoot, Sr.

Donald Shalifoe, Sr.

Front row: Dispatcher Nancy Voakes, Officer Miranda Forcia, Captain William Seppanen, Sergeant Jennifer

St.

George,

Officer

Anthony

Loonsfoot,

Officer

Marshall

Thomas.

Back row: Transporter Steven Denomie, Chief Duane Misegan, Commissioner Dale Dakota, Sergeant

Dale Goodreau, Officer Timothy Tilson. Missing from photo: Officer Jacob Misegan (at training), Officer

Shawn Seppanen (at training), SORNA Coordinator Charles Miller, Officer Anthony Carrick, Officer

Mathew Shalifoe, Jr. (at training), Officer Stephen Mills, Corporal Everett Ekdahl, Jr. (at training). Photo

compliments of Jennifer Misegan.

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

held its 12th Annual Winter Powwow on

Saturday, January 30, 2016, at the Niiwin

Akeaa Community Center in Baraga,

Michigan.

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

(KBIC) Cultural Committee hosted the

event and honored the KBIC Law Enforcement at a ceremony beginning at 11:00

a.m. H. James St. Arnold, guest speaker,

said, “Boozhoo Nigaanigiizhig indizhni-

kaaz, ma’ingan nidodem, Gakiiwe’onaaning indoonzhibaa. Niwizhaaganashimowin.

I want to thank the culture committee for

asking me to speak at this occasion. I

want to apologize if I seem to ramble

sometimes. I am not a speech writer or

speech giver. I was taught a long time ago

that whenever I am asked to speak, I open

my heart to the spirits and let them put

those words in me that need to be said

and heard.

SPECIAL POINTS

OF INTEREST

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February 6, 2016 Council

Meeting



12th Annual Midwinter Traditional Powwow



KBIC Holds Annual Healthy

Heart Fair

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3rd Annual Round Dance

Held



2016 KBIC Forestry Scholarship Recipient Chosen

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Ojibwa Senior Citizens News

Today we are here to honor our

Tribal enforcement officers, but I

would like to begin my talk with a

short lesson about tribal rights and

Continues on page eight.

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Front (l to r) Junior Head Boy Dancer - Kydan Dean, Junior Head Girl Dancer - Charlotte Jondreau, Back

(l to r) Head Veteran Dancer - Wes Martin, Youth Head Lady Dancer - Dana Thierry, Youth Head Man

Dancer - Raistlin Awonohopay, Head Lady Dancer - Karlene Chosa, and Head Man Dancer - Donald

Chosa, Jr.

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Miss Keweenaw Bay — Kayla Dakota

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February 6, 2016 TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING

On February 9, 2016, the Michigan State Police seized 184

cases of cigarettes destined for retail sale by the Keweenaw

Bay Indian Community (KBIC). The seized shipments were

headed to KBIC businesses which are located on Indian

lands. The cigarettes were transported in interstate commerce, manufactured in Indian Country and intended to be

sold in Indian Country.

This wrongful seizure of tobacco products is a clear infringement of Tribal sovereignty, Nation-to-Nation trade, the

Interstate Commerce Clause, other federal law, and Michigan's own statute. The State's lack of respect for KBlC's sovereignty and its violation of the Tribe's right to engage in interstate commerce is offensive and will not be tolerated by KBIC.

KBIC cannot be forced by the State of Michigan to enter

into a tax agreement that would subject KBIC to one-sided,

burdensome state processes, and KBIC will not be bullied by

these illegal seizures. The State continually attempts to hold

KBIC leadership, as well as KBIC members, captive by forcing

State taxes and egregious mechanisms to collect those taxes

upon us, ignoring the guarantees of the U.S. Constitution and

federal law.

KBIC has a duty to provide for the welfare and economic

needs of its membership. This duty is of the utmost importance to KBIC. The State's seizure hinders KBlCs ability to

provide much needed services to its members and the local

community.

KBIC values its customers in addition to its members. The

State of Michigan has no problem granting big box stores,

from out of the area, a competitive advantage but is unwilling

to work with and has been persistently antagonistic to KBIC.

LAKE SUPERIOR BAND OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS

“Home of the Midnight Two-Step Championship”

Giipongishinowaad (They passed away)

KBIC Funeral Task Force Update

Task Force Members: Larry Denomie III, Susan J. LaFernier, Gary Loonsfoot, Jr.,

Rodney Loonsfoot, Jennifer Misegan, and Debbie Williamson.

The newly formed funeral task force has been meeting

since November, and we are researching options regarding

funerals and burials. Usually a funeral refers to the casketed,

below ground burial of the deceased in a cemetery preceded

by a wake/visitation and a funeral ceremony. It also usually

includes the temporary preservation of the deceasedparticularly if an open casket visitation is desired by the family. We have learned that every year more than 90,000 tons

of steel is used to make caskets in America. All metals are

mined from the earth and are non-renewable resources. For

many years, cremation has been the most common alternative. It is important to remember that funeral and burial traditions vary widely, depending upon numerous factors, such as

personal and family preferences, religious and spiritual beliefs, customs, and financial concerns.

We hope to help everyone learn of choices they do not

know they have and to provide teachings to help with those

choices. Most recently, the concept of natural, back to earth

“green burials” has become of interest because our natural

world is truly sacred and we have great respect for Mother

Earth. Green burial is a “new” practice that is really very old

because it has been used for thousands of years. For people

who want to continue to preserve and protect the environment in life can now consider green funerals and green burials to provide a way to make the end of life and death more

meaningful.

~ Susan J. LaFernier

KBIC ELDERS IS YOUR WILL IN PLACE?

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

will be holding 30-minute intakes on

March 30, 2016, for Tribal Elders to

get a Will, Financial Power of Attorney, and Healthcare Power of Attorney. Please contact the

Tribal Attorney’s Office at (906) 353-4107 to get details and

schedule an appointment.

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The Regular Saturday Tribal Council Meeting was held on

February 6, 2016, at the Ojibwa Casino Resort Conference

Room in Baraga, Michigan. President Warren “Chris” Swartz,

Jr., presided over the meeting with Jennifer Misegan, Susan J.

LaFernier, Toni Minton, Doreen Blaker, Robert R.D. Curtis, Jr.,

Fred Dakota, Eddy Edwards, Randall Haataja, Michael F.

LaFernier, Sr., Gary F. Loonsfoot, Sr. and Donald Shalifoe, Sr.

President Warren “Chris” Swartz, Jr. shared numerous

Thank You and For Your Information items addressed to Council.

Susan J. LaFernier gave the Secretary’s Report (page

three). Susan reminded everyone of meetings occurring this

month regarding the Secretarial Election that will be scheduled

for amending the Constitution. The first is from KB-002-2015,

Article VI, Section 1A, Appropriation of Funds to $500,000.00

from $10,000.00. The first meeting for information regarding

this Secretarial Election will be on February 10, 2016, at the

Ojibwa Senior Center at 12:15 p.m., and another meeting will

be held on February 25, 2016, at the Ojibwa Casino Resort

Conference Room, at 6:00 p.m. The Election date has not

been set but will be in the very near future. Council passed

Department Head Reports for December 2015.

Under New Business: Treasurer Doreen Blaker presented

the February 2016 donations requests. 1) The Baraga Senior

Class of 2016 is requesting a donation for their BASH LOCK-IN

(non-alcohol event for Baraga Graduation). Council agreed to

donate $500.00. 2) A donation request to support Lon Johnson’s campaign for U.S. Congress. Consensus of Council was

to table his request and invite Mr. Johnson to attend a Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Council Meeting. 3) Baraga

Area School’s PINK OUT BASKETBALL GAME for Breast

Cancer and Marilyn Ross. Council agreed to donate $250.00.

4) Lakeshore Museum Center/Michigan Heritage Park requested a donation for their Muskegon County Powwow in July

of 2016. There was no action taken by Council on this request.

Motion by Gary F. Loonsfoot, Sr. to approve donations to

the Baraga Senior Class BASH in the amount of $500.00

and to the Baraga Area School’s PINK OUT BASKETBALL

GAME in the amount of $250.00 for a total of $750.00, supported by Jennifer Misegan. Eleven supported (Misegan,

S. LaFernier, Minton, Blaker, Curtis, Dakota, Edwards,

Haataja, M. LaFernier, Loonsfoot, Shalifoe), 0 opposed, 0

abstained, 0 absent, motion carried.

Council held the 3rd Reading of Proposed Ordinance 201503, an Amendment to Title Three to provide an exception to

§3.1707, Controlled Substances Medical Marijuana Exception.

Any person who is a qualifying patient or a primary caregiver

under the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act and possesses on

his or her person a valid registry identification shall not be subject to arrest, prosecution, or penalty for possession of marijuana if that possession is in compliance with the Michigan

Medical Marihuana Act. Motion by Doreen Blaker to approve Proposed Ordinance 2015-03 Title Three, supported

by Eddy Edwards. Discussion added an introduction by

Susan J. LaFernier to amend §3.1708 Unauthorized Sale of

Medical Marijuana to read as: No registered qualifying patient

or registered primary caregiver may sell, (add – deliver, or

transfer) marijuana to someone who is not (add – unless the

person who is receiving marijuana is) a registered qualifying

patient with a valid registry identification card. A conviction

upon a violation of the provisions of this section shall constitute

a conviction of a Class D (change to – Class C) misdemeanor

and along with any other penalties for the sale, (add- deliver, or

transfer) of marijuana. In addition, the Tribal Police and the

Tribal Prosecutor may work with state law enforcement officials

to revoke the person’s registry identification card. Motion by

Susan J. LaFernier to introduce amendment to Tribal Code

related to §3.1708 Unauthorized Sale, Deliver, or Transfer

of Medical Marijuana, supported by Jennifer Misegan.

Eight supported (Misegan, S. LaFernier, Minton, Blaker,

Curtis, Dakota, Haataja, M. LaFernier), three opposed

(Edwards, Loonsfoot, Shalifoe), 0 abstained, 0 absent, motion carried. Since the amendment is approved for §3.1708,

President Swartz called for the question on the original motion

- Motion by Doreen Blaker to approve Proposed Ordinance 2015-03 Title Three and supported by Eddy Edwards. Ten supported (Misegan, S. LaFernier, Minton,

Blaker, Curtis, Dakota, Edwards, Haataja, M. LaFernier,

Loonsfoot), one opposed (Shalifoe), 0 abstained, 0 absent,

motion carried.

Council held the 2nd Reading of Proposed Ordinance 2016Continues on page three.

Tribal Council Secretary’s Report for the month of January 2016

ANIN! We honor the greatness in you.

Remember: “Indian Country Counts”

“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.

For all the Earth one prayer in this

New Year: That all can live as one, and

peace will reign everywhere. MinoBimaadizin “Live Well”

In January 2016, the Tribal Council

held one Regular Council meeting and

five Special Council meetings. This report will be published in the KBIC

“Wiikwedong Dazhi-Ojibwe” newsletter

and the approved minutes can be found

on the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Website. Actions taken were:

January 7, 2016 Special Council

Meeting:

 Approved the December 7, 10, 15,

17, 28, 2015 Tribal Council meeting

minutes.

 Approved the high school/GED requirement policy amendment to include a certificate of completion.

 Tabled the Superior National Bank

ATM Reinstatement contract for

more information.

 Approved the Aruze Gaming America, Inc. Gaming Lease Contract for

the Shoot to Win craps electronic

game at the Baraga Ojibwa Casino.

 Tabled the Everi Games TournEvent

of Champions Gaming System

Agreement for the Marquette Ojibwa

Casino slot machine tournament

contest pending further information.

January 9, 2016 Regular Council

Meeting:

 Approved the November and December 2015 President Reports

(Warren “Chris” Swartz, Jr.).

 Approved the November and December 2015 Secretary Reports

(Toni J. Minton).

 Approved the November and December 2015 Treasurer Reports

(Doreen G. Blaker).

 Approved the November and December 2015 CEO Reports (Larry J.

Denomie, III).

 Approved the October and November 2015 Department Head Reports.

 Approved a donation of $300.00 to

Justin Gauthier for his professional

boxing sponsorship.

 Approved donations to: Marquette

Senior High School Class of 2016

$500.00 and Marquette City Fire Department from the May 2016 2%

funds $4,000.00.

 Certified the December 12, 2015,

General Election results and the two

proposals regarding new casino development projects in Baraga and

Marquette.

 Approved the depository of funds

with Superior National Bank and

Wells Fargo Bank.

 Approved that the check signers remain the same as last year and

check signers by position related to

the Tribal Court.

January 14, 2016 Special Council

Meeting:

 Tabled the MOA (Outpatient) with

the Western U.P. Substance Abuse

Services Coordinating Agency until

further review by the Tribal Attorney.

 Approved Resolution KB 001-2016

Cultural Resource Fund Phase Two

grant application in the amount of

$50,000.00 with no matching funds

required (upgrades to the Pow-Wow

grounds).

 Approved the Professional Services

Agreement with Dale Schmeisser,

R.D. PhD. for 2016 WIC consulting

services.

 Approved a worker’s compensation

legal settlement

 Approved Resolution KB 003-2016

National Indian Gaming Association

Membership Renewal for $7,500.00.

 Approved Resolution KB 004-2016

Authorized Officials (Council Executive Board) to conduct business with

the Office of the Special Trustee for

American Indians.

January 21, 2016 Special Council

Meeting:

 Approved the January 7, 9, 14, 2016

Tribal Council meeting minutes.

 Approved the Pines Convenience

Center and Smoke Shop license to

purchase and sell tobacco products.

 Approved the Rez Stop license to

purchase and sell tobacco products.

 Approved the Ojibwa Casino I in

Baraga and the Ojibwa Casino II in

Marquette licenses to purchase and

sell tobacco products.

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

Employment Opportunities

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

Council Meeting Continued:

03 Title Four Juvenile Division

§4.512(C). After Community discussion, Council scheduled the

3rd Reading of Proposed Ordinance 2016-03 Title Four Juvenile Division §4.512(C) for Thursday, February 11, 2016.

Council adjourned with no further business on the agenda.

~ Submitted by Editor.

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Approved the Chief Executive Officer

(Larry J. Denomie, III) Employment

Agreement for January 10, 2016January 7, 2017 and authorized the

President to sign.

 Approved the Mutual Disclosure

Agreement with GTS Enterprises.

 Approved the Great Lakes InterTribal Epidemiology Center Tribal

Sub-Award

Agreement

for

$100,000.00 for the purpose of increasing the physical activity of the

Tribal members on the Reservation

and authorized the President to sign.

 Waived the 1st Reading of the Proposed Waste Management Ordinance 2016-01 (2nd Reading February 18, 2016).

 Waived the 1st Reading of the Proposed Title Twenty Hazardous Substances Control Ordinance 2016-02

(2nd Reading February 18, 2016).

 Approved a donation of $5,000.00

towards the Flint, Michigan water crisis.

January 25, 2016 Special Council

Meeting:

 Approved a donation of $100.00 for

the Spaghetti Dinner Benefit and a

Basket for the raffle for the Stockton

Family who lost their home in a fire

January 21, 2016.

January 28, 2016 Special Council

Meeting:

 Approved the recommended bid

from Fox Negaunee for a 2016 Ford

utility police interceptor in the

amount of $28,214.00 from the

COPS Grant.

 Approved the Cue Master business

license

renewals

for

billiards,

lounge/food service, and an alcoholic

beverage license.

 Appointed Diana Chaudier and Kim

Klopstein to the three year terms on

the Election Board and Susie Lawrence and Dawn Kemppainen to the

one year terms

 Approved 44 North (formerly Employee Benefits Agency who has had

a business relationship with KBIC

since 1987) as agent of record to replace M3 Insurance Solutions for the

group life/short term, long term disability, and voluntary insurance offerings to our employees and retirees

effective April 1, 2016.

Respectfully Submitted,

Susan J. LaFernier

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

visit:

www.ojibwa.com.

Lake Superior Program Coordinator, Natural Resources, (full-time), 3/8/2016

Sales Associate/Project Estimator, Ojibwa Building Supply (part-time up to 37 hours), 3/4/2016

Unit Manager at Office of Violence Against Women (full-time), 3/3/2016

Teaching Assistant II, Pre-Primary (part-time), open until filled

Youth Mentor, (youth position), Niiwin Akeaa (part-time), open until filled

IT Help Desk Technician, (Marquette Casino), IT Dept., (full-time), open until filled

IT Help Desk Technician, (Baraga), IT Dept., (full-time), open until filled

Tribal Attorney (full-time), Office of the Attorney, open until filled

On-call positions (open continuous): Pharmacy Technician, Facility Attendant, Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical

Nurse, Internal Sales Specialist, Pharmacist, Receptionist/Clerical Worker, Fill-in Receptionist, Board Operator, Cashier, Account Executive/Sales, Community Service Supervisor, Unit Manager (Newday), Unit Manager (OVW), Van

Driver, Cleaning Person, Natural Resources Technician.

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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

KBOCC Visits Washington DC

Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College students recently traveled to Washington D.C. to attend the annual American Indian Higher Education Consortium

winter conference. The meeting was attended by Jolene DeCota, KBOCC student,

Betti Szaroletta, Student Services Assistant and KBOCC Graduate, along with

Clayton Ekdahl, Board of Regents member, and Debbie Parrish, President.

The four day session included a briefing session and advocacy workshop to prepare for effective Capitol Hill visits with senators and congressman from Michigan.

Priorities for the Tribal Colleges and Universities were discussed with the representatives and students gave stories about their experiences and education at

KBOCC. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters and Congressmen John

Moolenar and Dan Benishek met with the delegation.

The group also met with Robin Smith, Association for Community College Trustees, and attended the Senate on Indian Affairs Committee meeting. In addition,

Narcisa Polonio, Ed.D., Governance Institute for Student Success, presented information on upcoming college board training which will be held in New Orleans this

Fall.

Other activities provided students with the opportunity for a D.C. Night Tour, visits at the National Museum of the American Indian, Arlington Cemetery, Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, White House, and U.S. Capitol.

“While visiting with Senator Debbie Stabenow, not only did she show support for

our educational needs, but she was very interested in hearing the concerns of the

KBIC regarding the John H. Warden plant,” said Debbie Parrish, KBOCC President.

“As a token of our appreciation, she was presented with a dreamcatcher.”

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

Bear Town, Rd.

application and a copy 16429

Baraga, MI 49908

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

event. License Fee will be waived when

the application is received within this timeline.

Hakola Retires After 22 Yrs of

Service at Ojibwa Casino

Above: KBOCC students and staff at a meeting with Senator Debbie Stabenow. Below: Meeting

with Senate on Indian Affairs Committee.

Gail Hakola retired from the Baraga

Ojibwa Casino on February 16, 2016.

with 22 years of service. Casino Manager, Don Messer, presented Gail with a

plaque in recognition of her outstanding

service and dedication to the Keweenaw

Bay Indian Community and the Ojibwa

Casino. Co-workers gathered at a retirement luncheon to extend their best

wishes for a long and satisfying retirement.

March 2016 Calendar Events

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Mar. 5: Reg. Sat. Council Meeting, 9 am, Ojibwa Casino

Conference Room, Baraga;

Mar. 7: Constitutional Committee Meeting, 10 am, Tribal

Center Bldg, Council Chambers (downstairs conference

room);

Mar. 24: Ojibwa Senior Pasty Sale;

Mar. 25: Tribal Gov’t Offices closed — Good Friday.

~ submitted by newsletter editor

Events occurring throughout KBIC are welcome to be listed on

the Calendar of Events. Contact newsletter@kbic.nsn.gov to list

your events. Some events are more detailed FYI within the newsletter. For up-to-date event listings, visit www.ojibwa.com and click on

calendar. For Youth events, see @ www.ojibwa.com, click on youth

club, or contact 353-4643/Main Office at Youth Club, or 353-4644 for

the facility attendants or the Kitchen/craft rooms.

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KBIC HOLDS ANNUAL HEALTHY HEART FAIR

The KBIC Department of Health and Human Services sponsored the 2016 Healthy Heart Fair on Friday, February 12,

2016. The event was held at the Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College’s Gymnasium in Baraga, Michigan.

The 174 registered participants at the event visited 37 vendor tables which offered educational matters, screenings, and

prizes.

Continues on page five.

Who’s Who—Who’s New—

and What Do We Do

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

The Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission booth staffed by (left to right) Owen Holly Maroney and Latisha Coffin, shared information with participants Valerie Voakes and Dawn Gauthier on

Traditional Foods. Besides information, the table offered food samples, and if you completed a survey on your traditional food use, you were entered into a prize drawing.

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Kris Gabe (right) participates in a blood screening offered by Dae Fawn Assinewe, RN (left) of the

KBIC Medical Clinic.

Participant Treneice

Marshall visits the

Tribal Social Services

booth

staffed

by

Thurza

Mathes

(sitting) and Isabelle

W elsh

(standing),

where information as

available on a number

of community needs

and offered a chance

to win a door prize.

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

I will be running an informational article

in this issue and subsequent issues as

room allows recognizing Tribal Government employees and duties they perform in an effort to allow the Community

to know who to contact regarding specific needs and services. I ran the Accounting Department in January issue

and will continue through the departments alphabetically as room allows.

Keep watch for the numerous departments of KBIC Employees are the key

to our success.

KBIC Attorney Office is located at the

KBIC Tribal Center, 16429 Bear Town

Road, Baraga, MI 49908, (906) 3536623.

Geneva Brennan:

Legal Secretary.

Geneva was hired April 22,

2015. She is the custodian of records

pertaining to contracts, government issues, and prosecution, as well as all civil

lawsuits that are filed. Come and see

her to obtain business, alcoholic beverage, and tobacco license applications. Geneva services the community

and Tribal Council under the direction of

Danielle W ebb, Tribal Attorney/

Prosecutor.

Danielle Webb: Tribal Attorney/Tribal

Prosecutor. Danielle provides legal services and advice to the Tribal Council,

departments, and enterprises of the

Tribe. She is also responsible for criminal prosecution in Tribal Court.

KBIC CEO Office is located at the

KBIC Tribal Center, 16429 Bear Town

Road, Baraga, MI 49908, (906) 3536623.

Chalsea Smith:

Receptionist/Clerk.

Chalsea is the person you see when

making payments. She does the building permits and electrical permits. She

handles the government vehicles and

conference rooms. Chalsea can point

you in the right direction, can fax documents for the community ($0.25 a

page), and make copies ($0.10 a page).

KBIC Child Support Services is located at the KBIC Tribal Court Building, 472 N. Superior Ave., Baraga, MI

49908, (906) 353-4556.

Suzanne Kahkonen:

Child Support

Specialist. Suzanne is responsible for all

aspects of case management after the

case initiation phase and excluding the

financial case management. Case management duties can include, but are not

limited to: Regular monitoring and review of cases, customer correspondence, calculating child support obligations, and preparing child support cases

for Court.

Kristin Olsen: Child Support Director.

Kristin provides supervision to staff in

ensuring customer needs are being met.

She oversees all case management duties as well as the program’s budget and

policies and procedures. Kristin works

closely with other agencies to provide

services to our customers in a professional manner.

Employees not listed chose not to participate.

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To be added to the mailing list or to correct your

mailing address, contact

the enrollment

office at (906)

353-6623

ext.

4113.

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To place an ad, submit

an article, or relate information, ideas, or possible

articles contact:

Lauri Denomie at (906)

201-0263, or e-mail:

newsletter@kbic-nsn.gov.

WHAT: An indoor walking program.

WHEN: Beginning Monday, December 7, 2015,

from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm on weekdays

(excluding holidays or snow days) through Friday, April 8, 2016. Only work day activity will

count toward earning prizes.

WHERE: The KBOCC Gymnasium.

WHO: Anyone who would like to stay active

through the winter months.

WHY: Everyone should participate in at least 30

minutes of physical activity 5 times a week to

stay fit.

Earn prizes for every ten times you walk.

Contact Popcorn at 353-4531 or

popcorn@kbic-nsn.gov for a log

information or to redeem your prize.

Grab a buddy and

walk during your

lunch break, be sure

to bring a sack

lunch and leave a

few minutes to eat!

This is a tobacco free event.

Program sponsored by CDC/REACH Journey to wellness,

and KBIC Youth.

LANTZ HIRED AS COMMUNITY

PUBLIC NURSE

Mindy Lantz, has recently been hired as the new

Public Health Nurse for our community. Mindy

graduated with her ADN-RN degree with honors

from Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton, WI,

in May 2015. She worked as an LPN for the past

nine years maximizing her nursing skills and experience. Mindy said, “Many of you know me as Elvera

Lantz's daughter. I have a passion for diabetes and

skin care. My daughter was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of two, so I have an abundance of

diabetes experience and knowledge, and I look forward to sharing it with you. I also have a Public

Health Certificate in Diabetes Research and Prevention, Aesthetics (skin care) License, Advanced

Wound Care Training, Licensed EMT, AAS in Early

Childhood, Certified Massage Therapist, Career Diploma in Fitness and Nutrition, Certified Medical

Weight Loss Consultant, and I am currently working

on becoming a Wellness Coach.

As your Public Health Nurse, I am able to help

with: medication set ups, home visits, assessments,

wound care, catheter care, ostomy care, diabetes

education, blood glucose meter set ups, injection

therapy education, diabetic foot care, immunizations, TB testing, referrals, scheduling, tobacco cessation, screening for cancer, and other services on

a case by case basis. If you have a need for a service, please call me directly to discuss. I will do my

best to meet your needs or direct you to the right

person.”

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12th Traditional Powwow continued:

sovereignty. Tribal Sovereignty are just

two words, but they are two words that

are very powerful and meaningful to our

communities and people. Tribal Sovereignty are words used to refer to the

right of the tribes to govern themselves

and decide their own future and destiny.

Prior to the 1970’s, Tribal Sovereignty

were just two words that many tribes

heard, and many Tribal leaders felt were

important and should be part of their

communities. Prior to the 70’s, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), controlled

the communities to the extent that, at

one point, Tribal members had to get

permission from the Indian agents to

leave the communities and even spend

their own money.

I remember hearing a joke one time

about the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Seems that George Armstrong Custer

was head of the BIA at one time. Well,

as George Custer was heading west to

fight those Indians, he turned to the people in the BIA and said “Don’t do anything until I get back.’ Somebody forgot

to tell the BIA what happened to ole’

George out at the Little Big Horn, so

they are still waiting for him to come

back before they can do anything.

Though the BIA had ultimate authority on the reservations prior to 1970, law

enforcement issues were usually handled by the state and other non-tribal

enforcement people. This was despite

the fact that Michigan was a non-280

state. Public Law 280 was enacted by

the US Congress in 1953 and gave

criminal and civil jurisdiction on the reservations to states. PL 280 affected

Tribal Self-Governance. Six states, including Wisconsin and Minnesota, were

PL 280 states. Other states were allowed to elect similar transfers of power

if the Indian tribes affected gave their

consent. Nevada, South Dakota, Washington, Florida, Idaho, Montana, North

Dakota, Arizona, Iowa, and Utah have

also assumed some jurisdiction over

crimes committed by Tribal members on

tribal land. Michigan did not.

I remember Helene Welsh telling me

one time that Keweenaw Bay leaders

were key in preventing PL 280 in Michigan. Despite the jurisdiction issues or

lack of proper jurisdiction, state and local non-tribal police were patrolling and

enforcing their laws on the Keweenaw

Bay Indian Community. Often Tribal

members would say that the only time

they really saw any enforcement was

when the State Police would drive

through the rez.

Some community

members felt that if an emergency did

occur, they couldn’t rely on the state or

local police officers to help.

In the early 1970’s, the Tribal Council

working with Garfield Hood, our tribal

attorney at that time, began to develop

Tribal laws and codes for the Keweenaw

Bay Indian Community. Council members: Fred Dakota, Jim Cardinal, Helene

Welsh, Barb and Clyde Swartz, Myrtle

Tolonen, and others were taking those

first steps towards Tribal Sovereignty.

As the codes and Tribal laws were being

developed they knew that they also

needed to look at other areas. Who

were going to enforce the laws and

codes they were passing? What was

going to be their judicial system? The

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Tribal Council knew that they didn’t

want to give authority to the State of

Michigan. The leaders at that time were

always firm about their own autonomy,

as were many Tribal members.

In 1972, after I got out of the Marines, I sat in on many council meetings

and listened to the council discuss the

future of our tribe. I listened to them talk

about the need for our own laws, the

need to be independent and not rely on

the State of Michigan and the Bureau of

Indian Affairs. I listened to many elders

in our community talk about the need

and wish to be able to govern ourselves

without Baraga County, the State of

Michigan, or the Bureau of Indian Affairs

looking over our respective shoulders.

I remember in the winter of 1972, I

was in a single car accident. As I was

going to work that morning, I hit some

black ice on Mission Road when I was

pulling out by the stop sign on, what is

now Linderman Road, by the big turn. I

put my car in the ditch. Being the somewhat radical person that I was, I guess

you could say that I am a bit more conservative now, but being the person that

I am, I believed that the state had no jurisdiction on the reservation. This was

after listening at many Tribal Council

meetings and talking to a lot of elders in

the community.

Well, after the accident, I proceeded

to walk down to the Tribal Center, which

was the old orphanage/friary at that

time. I had decided that I wasn’t going

to report it to the State Police because I

didn’t recognize their jurisdiction. However, I knew that I needed to report it to

someone. We didn’t have a Tribal Police force at that time, so I reported the

accident to the only person I felt might

have the authority, our Tribal Chairman.

I remember talking to Fred about why I

was reporting the accident to him. I

knew I needed to report that accident to

someone in authority, and he was the

only one I felt had the proper authority

on our reservation, so I gave him all my

information. When I got back from work

later that day, I was told by Fred and

Gar Hood that the State Police were

looking for me and were going to issue

me a couple of citations for leaving the

scene and failure to report an accident.

I don’t know what Gar told the State Police, but I told Gar that I did report the

accident to our Tribal Chairman. It was

my understanding that the State of

Michigan had no jurisdiction on the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, so I reported it to my proper authority. As I

said, I don’t know what Gar told the police, but he called me later that day and

told me that the State Police had decided not to pursue the charges.

I can imagine that about the same

time that the Tribal Council was placing

those first Tribal codes and laws onto

the books, they decided to establish a

Tribal Court system and talked about

Tribal enforcement officers. They established our court system and placed Ted

Holappa as the first Tribal Justice. I can

also imagine that our Tribal Chairman,

Fred, after discussions with the Tribal

Council, met with Matty Joe Shalifoe.

He most likely discussed what the council was doing regarding developing

Tribal laws and a court system. He then

probably discussed with Matty the need

for enforcement. Around 1973 or 1974,

maybe late summer, early fall, the first

Tribal Police Officer was introduced to

the community. No big formal community meeting was held, no welcoming

community feast was put on, but he was

there; Matthew Shalifoe, Keweenaw Bay

Tribal Police Officer, our first Tribal Police Officer. A major step for our community.

After a few trials and tribulations, the

Keweenaw Bay Tribal Police Department became recognized with everyone

inside and outside the Keweenaw Bay

Indian Community, Tribal and non-tribal.

Today, the Keweenaw Bay Tribal enforcement consists of 17 staff that includes 14 enforcement officers. Not

only do they patrol the reservation and

assist other officers as needed, but they

are also seen as people who are there

to serve.

In the past 40 years or so, I have

seen the Keweenaw Bay Tribal Police

answer a call for help when a boat

tipped over in Keweenaw Bay, be the

first to provide aid at an automobile accident, provide safety to community members in a domestic disturbance, and be

a presence that helps the community

when needed without being asked.

Fortunately, I have not, first hand,

seen them give out a speeding ticket.

Though I am sure many have.

In closing, I would like to say, an

elder once told me that in order for a

group of people to be recognized as a

government, they need to act as a government. As I said earlier, Tribal Sovereignty are just two words, but the Keweenaw Bay Tribal Enforcement Office

is part of the embodiment that is Tribal

Sovereignty. The Keweenaw Bay Tribal

Enforcement Office is part of our government and is one of the things that

make us strong as a government and as

a people.

There is an Ojibwe word Ogitchidaa

that means warrior. It’s a word that is

used mainly for veterans and those in

the military. As a veteran, I am an

Ogitchidaa. But the word means more,

it also refers to those who protect and

guard. The staff of the Keweenaw Bay

Tribal Enforcement office are also

Ogitchidaa, Ogitchidaa-inini, Ogitchidaaque. Warrior men and warrior women.

They are our protectors and guardians.

I want to be one of many to say

‘Miigwech - Thank You’ to the officers

and staff of the Keweenaw Bay Tribal

Enforcement Office. Miigwech for all

you have done. Miigwech for doing a

good job. But most of all, miigwech for

being there when the community needs

you. Miigwech.”

Grand Entries were held at 1 pm and

6 pm with Wes Martin, Head Veteran

Dancer, leading the KBIC Veteran

Honor Guard into the arena. Stanley

Spruce served as Master of Ceremonies, George Gauthier as Arena Director, and LeRoy Gauthier as Assistant

Arena Director. Woodland Singers were

this year’s Host Drum, and invited

drums were: Beartown Singers, Four

Thunders, Summer Cloud and Old Style

Ojibwe. Also honored were Miss Keweenaw Bay, Kayla Dakota, and Tribal

Elders: Gretchen L. Emery and William

E. Emery. A Pink Shawl Honor Dance

was held honoring Debbie LaPointe. A

grand feast was held between grand entries.

RECOGNIZED HONORED ELDERS

Gretchen (Knapp) Emery was born

in L’Anse, Michigan (Zeba), to Robert

Knapp and Elizabeth Thoresen. She

lived in Ann Arbor, Michigan and graduated from the Ann Arbor Pioneer School.

She also resided in Westland, MI, and

returned to the Keweenaw Bay reservation in 1973.

She married William

“Gene” Emery on July 19, 1975.

Gretchen has two step-daughters: Tracy

Emery who resides in Zeba and Colleen

DeRoche (deceased). She has seven

step-grandchildren and 13 step-greatgrandchildren.

Gretchen was the Associate Judge for the Keweenaw Bay

Indian Community for the term of 19901993. She worked as the Program Director for the KBIC Commodity Foods

Program. She is a member of the Hiring

Committee, Enrollment Board, Election

Board, Constitution Committee, Zeba

Methodist Church, and the Ojibwa Senior Citizens. In her spare time she loves

to travel and garden.

William E. “Gene” Emery was born in L’Anse, Michigan (Zeba), to Margaret

and William I. Emery. He married Gretchen on July 19, 1975. Gene has two

daughters: Tracy Emery who resides in Zeba and Colleen DeRoche (deceased).

He has seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Gene is a 1954 graduate of the Flandreau Indian High School (South Dakota). He is a veteran of the

United States Air Force where he served for four years, one of which was in Korea. He received a G.I. Bill after Korea and attended Coyne Electrical School in

Chicago and Gaeer Tech. for welding and machine shop. Gene worked at the Celotex Corporation for 21 years, Autogroup Corp. for eight years, Chicago General

Foreman, KBIC Construction Company for 17 years, and owned and operated his

general contract business—Emery Construction for ten years. Gene retired at age

68. He is a member of the Ojibwa Senior Citizens, Veterans of Foreign Wars

(VFW), American Legion (Baraga Post), AARP, Baraga County Department of Veterans Affairs, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Housing and

Community Development Corp., and the Zeba Methodist Church. In his spare

time he enjoys his wood working shop in his garage.

2016 KBIC Forestry Scholarship

Recipient Chosen

3RD ANNUAL KBIC ROUND DANCE HELD

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community held their 2016 Round Dance on Saturday,

February 13, 2016, at the Niiwin Akeaa Community Center in Baraga, Michigan.

The Round Dance was a social event put on by the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community’s (KBIC) Powwow Committee. Everyone is welcome to attend and participate,

regardless of nationality, at KBIC’s Round Dances. This year’s 3rd Annual Round

Dance was another success. It is an event that brings, not just our community, but

people from all over Indian country, together. The event began with a grand feast

at 4 p.m., followed by hand drumming and dancing. The Stickman was Mark Kingbird for the event, and Emcees were: Brian Moore and Pete Gahbo. Invited singers

were: Michael Needham, Wes Jourdain, Frankie Graves, Kino Pyawasit, Delvin

Cloud, John Teller, Jr., Hokie Clairmont, Bernie Lemieux, Johnny Morrow, and

Kenny Merrick, Jr. There were also ten more singers who registered at the door.

Darrell Kingbird served as spiritual advisor.

The winners of the adult hand drum contest were: 1st place — Hokie Clairmont,

2nd place — Gabe Gahbow, 3rd place — Kino Pywasit, 4th place — JT Teller, 5th

place — Frankie Graves, and 6th place — Bernie Lemioux. The winners of the

youth hand drum contest were: 1st — Many Teller, 2nd — Anthony Wapoose, 3rd

— Shamia Teller, 4th — Tyrell Stillday, and 5th — Robert Orielly.

Waba Alakayak, a Michigan Technological University junior from Baraga, has

been selected as the third recipient of

the Tribe’s KBIC Forestry Scholarship.

The Tribal Education Committee reviewed the applicants and selected

Alakayak to receive the scholarship.

Waba graduated from Baraga High

School in 2004, and from Keweenaw

Bay Ojibwa Community College in 2015,

with an Associate of Science degree in

Environmental Science. She is currently

majoring in Ecology and Environmental

Science at Michigan Tech.

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community has a vital interest in the preservation of the land and forests on and near

the reservation. It has been a longstanding wish of the tribe to employ Tribal

members to oversee the environmental

interests of the community.

The scholarship amount is $2,500 per

semester and is renewable depending

upon the availability of funds. Applicants

must meet the following criteria: be an

enrolled Tribal member, attend an accredited college/university as a full-time

student, pursue a degree in Forestry or

related field as documented by their college, and be a resident of Michigan, Wisconsin, or Minnesota. For more information on this scholarship, please contact

Amy St. Arnold, KBIC Education Director

at (906) 353-6623, ext. 4117.

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Chippewa Indians

Little River Band of Ottawa Indians

Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians

Match-E-Be-Nash-She -Wish: Band of

Potawatomi Indians, Gun Lake Tribe

Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi

Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians

Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians

Scholarship Program

and Student Incentives

Scholarship Program

MICHIGAN INDIAN ELDERS

ASSOCIATION 2016 SCHOLARSHIP NOTICE:

The Michigan Indian Elders Association (MIEA)

is pleased to announce that it will make available three (3) $1000 scholarships and six (6)

$500 scholarships. The scholarships will be

awarded to at least nine qualified students with

the $1000 scholarships being awarded to top

three (3) qualified students, as determined by

committee review and lottery, if necessary.

Each student must be currently enrolled in a

course of study at, or have a letter of acceptance from, a public college, university, or technical school and must meet the following qualifications.

QUALIFICATIONS – the student:

 Must be an enrolled member (copy of tribal

card ) or be a direct descendant of an enrolled member of one of the MIEA constituent Tribes/Bands (must be verified in writing

by your tribal Enrollment Department ).

 Must have successfully completed and

passed all five General Education Development (G.E.D.) equivalency tests with a minimum score of 40 and an average score of

45 and must possess a G.E.D. certificate; or

must have graduated from an accredited

high school with a 3.00 grade point average;

or if currently enrolled at a college, university

or trade school, must have an accumulated

grade point average of 3.00.

 Must, except for special and extenuating

circumstances, attend college, university, or

trade school on a full-time basis.

 Must complete the provided application form

and submit it with required supporting documentation and the mailing must be RECEIVED BY THE COORDINATOR not later

than June 15, 2016. (PLEASE NOTE, incomplete or late applications will not be considered).

An application form can be downloaded from the

website at (and clicking student):

STUDENT

2015/16

PROGRAM

A student incentive program is being offered by

the Michigan Indian Elders Association

(M.I.E.A.) to recognize students who achieve all

“A's” for a marking period as well as students

who achieve perfect attendance for a marking

period.

There will be a minimum of $3,000 available to

fund this program this year. $25 will be awarded

for each qualified entry, up to the minimum available funds in the Program. In the event that the

number of qualified entries exceeds the funds

available, the winners will be determined by lottery.

The drawing to determine the winners will be

held at the April, 2016 meeting of the Michigan

Indian Elders Association hosted by the Hannahville Band of Potawatomi Indians in Wilson,

MI.

VERY IMPORTANT - NECESSARY!!! You must

follow these directions for your child to be considered for an award. The completed application form (this is a different document than this

notice), a signed report card or verification letter

of achievement from a school administrator and

copy of student's or parent's tribal identification

card must be must be postmarked no later than

March 15, 2016.

Leann Stindt

103 Big Bear Rd.

Iron River, MI 49935

An application form can be downloaded from the

website at (and clicking student):

http://www.michiganindianelders.org/

Here are the conditions to qualify:

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http://www.michiganindianelders.org/

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The application can also be obtained from the

Tribal Education Department of each of the constituent Tribes/Bands.

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Current constituent Tribes/Bands are:

Grand Traverse Band Of Ottawa

and Chippewa Indians

Hannahville Band of Potawatomi Indians

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior

INCENTIVE

for an award.

A copy of the child's report card signed by the

parent or a letter from an administrator of the

student's school, must be submitted with the

completed application form to verify the achievement of straight “A's” and perfect attendance.

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The student must be an enrolled member or

be a direct descendant of an enrolled member of one of the M.I.E.A. constituent tribes/

bands.

The student must be in grades K-12 at a

public or private school. (home schooling not

eligible).

A student must be in grades 4-12 to qualify

for the straight “A” award. (A-, A, A+).

For a school system that uses a grading

system based on numbers, the equivalent to

straight “A's” will be acceptable.

A student must be in grades K-12 to qualify

for the perfect attendance award.

Perfect attendance means exactly that. A

student must be in school or at a school

sponsored function each day of the marking

period. Excused absences for anything other

than a school sponsored/approved function

do not constitute perfect attendance.

The first two marking periods of this

2015/2016 school year will be used to determine the winners for this lottery.

A student can qualify for both the perfect

attendance and straight “A's” for both marking periods. For example, straight “A's” and

perfect attendance for both marking periods

would mean four chances to win.

A parent of the student must complete and

sign the Student Incentive Program Application Form in order for the student to qualify

The application can also be obtained from the

Tribal Education Department of each of the constituent Tribes/Bands.

KBIC SOLID WASTE FACILITY

16278 Ojibwa Industrial Park Road

Baraga, MI 49908

(906) 353-8024

Hours of Operation:

Wednesday—Friday, 9 a.m. — 3 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m. — 2 p.m.

Rates:

$2.50 per 33 gallon bag

Minimum Scale fee of $15.00

$95.00 per ton

$6.00 mattress

$8.00 couch

$4.00 chair

$10.00 white goods (stove, fridge, washer, etc.)

We DO NOT ACCEPT any tires at this time.

Phone: (906) 353-8024

Fax: (906) 353-8027

FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ON

INDIAN RESERVATIONS (FDPIR)

FY 2016 NET MONTHLY INCOME STANDARDS*

(Effective Oct. 1, 2015 to Sept. 30, 2016)

*The net monthly income standard for each household size

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

the applicable SNAP standard deduction.

48 Contiguous United

States:

Household

Size

Use this

amount

SNAP Net

Monthly

Income

Standard

SNAP

Standard Deduction

1

$ 981

+

$155

=

$1,136

2

$1,328

+

$155

=

$1,483

3

$1,675

+

$155

=

$1,830

4

$2,021

+

$168

=

$2,189

5

$2,368

+

$197

=

$2,565

6

$2,715

+

$226

=

$2,941

7

$3,061

+

$226

=

$3,287

8

$3,408

+

$226

=

$3,634

Each additional member

+ $347

Alaska:

Use this

amount

Household

Size

SNAP Net

Monthly

Income

Standard

SNAP

Standard Deduction

1

$1,227

+

$265

=

$1,492

2

$1,660

+

$265

=

$1,925

3

$2,094

+

$265

=

$2,359

4

$2,527

+

$265

=

$2,792

5

$2,960

+

$265

=

$3,225

6

$3,394

+

$282

=

$3,676

7

$3,827

+

$282

=

$4,109

8

$4,260

+

$282

=

$4,542

Each additional member

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FDPIR Net

Monthly Income Standard

FDPIR Net

Monthly Income Standard

+ $434

proved for clinical treatment and recovery support services at no cost to

the member, increasing the chances for success in recovery.” said Jason

DeBeck, Executive Director of Bear River Health at Walloon Lake. “We

are grateful to be part of a grant specifically for Tribal members seeking

recovery from a substance use disorder.”

The mission of Bear River Health at Walloon Lake is to help

strengthen the heritage and traditions by providing amazing care while

supporting the healing process. Improving a patient’s quality of life and

maintaining wellness is achieved through encouraging, educating, and

empowering clients throughout the discovery process of the 12 step Wellbriety program. “We understand the difficulties families and friends may

experience when addiction enters their home. Our program focuses on a

combination of Native American traditions and other non-traditional clinical methods to ensure a strong foundation to start their recovery,” said

Jason DeBeck, Executive Director of Bear River Health at Walloon Lake.

Bear River Health at Walloon Lake is now accepting new clients who

meet eligibility criteria. Under the Anishnaabek Access to Recovery grant

program, Tribal members and their families can apply for services at no

cost to the member. Bear River Health at Walloon Lake will direct members who inquire within the facility to the appropriate access center to

start the eligibility process and will provide support every step of the way.

They will work directly with friends and family to ensure the most comfortable transition to a full recovery. Bear River Health at Walloon Lake understands recovery is a process and having a strong support system is a

key pathway needed to get a person back on the road to wellness. “Our

team at Bear River Health is dedicated to raising awareness, seeing addiction as a treatable disease and providing the very highest level of

care,” said Bear River Health Detox Intake Coordinator, Anna Eggebrecht.

Contact Bear River Health at Walloon Lake and they will coordinate

care directly with the appropriate tribal access center, and assist in preparing you for admission into the recovery program at Bear River Health

at Walloon Lake. “We make it simple...a one stop shop for any Tribal

member and their families to receive addiction support at no cost to the

member,” said Executive Director Jason DeBeck. Call the office, and the

friendly care team will walk you step by step through the admission process. This program and the caring staff provide long term support for anyone looking for help in surrendering their addiction.

“Today’s announcement is another example of our concentrated efforts to reduce the impact of addictions within the Tribal community,” said

Executive Jason DeBeck. “We’re grateful to partner with the Anishnaabek

Healing Circle at the grassroots level to provide treatment and hope to

Tribal members and their families.”

Contact Bear River Health: Tribal members (or family members) - for

more information on Tribal access to Bear River Health at Walloon Lake’s

Recovery Healing Services:

Website: http://www.bearriverhealth.com/

The Bear River Care Team : 231-535-2822

Address: 2594 Springvale Rd. Boyne Falls, Michigan 49713

About Bear River Health: Bear River Health at Walloon Lake is Northern Michigan's premier center for drug and alcohol detoxification and addiction treatment services. Bear River Health at Walloon Lake creates an

atmosphere perfect for addressing our patients’ individual addiction

needs. Bear River Health at Walloon Lake acknowledges that each person has a uniqueness all their own and provides treatment personalized

to meet those unique needs. We believe that addressing all angles of

addiction will help our patients achieve long lasting recovery.

Our program is not only based on the 12-steps, but it also provides

exposure to multiple pathways to recovery that nourish the mind, body

and spirit ensuring long-term recovery. Our compassionate, empathetic

and caring professionals have years of experience assisting in detoxifying

individuals from drugs and alcohol. We treat drug and alcohol addiction

as a chronic and progressive medical disease that affects the physical,

mental, and spiritual well-being of individuals and their families.

At Bear River Health at Walloon Lake, we offer a medically supervised

detoxification program that safely manages the painful symptoms that

accompany withdrawal. Since withdrawal symptoms can vary from person to person, our twenty-four-hour medical staff utilizes the Evidence

Based Practice Protocols established by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse

and Mental Health Services Administration) to help each person with their

symptoms.

Our inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs offer several different, well established, individualized treatment modalities aimed at improving compliance and reducing the risk of relapse. We feel that changing a person’s lifestyle and re-adjusting back into the world after rehab

can be difficult, so we also focus on nutrition, health, and overall wellness

to help with this process. At Bear River Health at Walloon Lake, we offer

meditation, yoga, holistic counseling, and exercise amongst many other

treatments. Guests can also enjoy one of the most beautiful lakes in

Northern Michigan.

Bear River Health Offers Tribal Addiction &

Recovery Program

Boyne Falls, Michigan ‐ February 16th, 2016 ‐ Bear River Health of

Walloon Lake today proudly announced its acceptance into the “Access

to Recovery Program (ATR)” co-labeled “Anishnaabek Healing Circle”. Bear River Health at Walloon Lake’s goal is to provide additional

options and support for Native Americans who struggle with drug and alcohol addiction. The Anishnaabek Healing Circle/Access to Recovery

Program (ATR) has allocated funding to promote addiction healing and

recovery specifically targeting the Michigan Tribal population. “The program allows for Tribal members and their family members to get ap-

About ATR (Access to Recovery Program): ATR is derived from The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, in partnership with twelve federally recognized tribes and one urban Indian Center, as well as four limited Access

Centers across service area that was successful in competing for an Access to Recovery (ATR IV) grant from the U.S. Department of Health and

Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The Anishnaabek Healing Circle Access to Recovery

initiative provides vouchers to eligible people, struggling with substance

abuse problems, to pay for clinical treatment and recovery support services.

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KEWEENAW BAY INDIAN COMMUNITY

OFFICE OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES

472 N. Superior Ave. • Baraga, MI 49908

In Tribal Court Building

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

• E-mail: ocss@kbic-nsn.gov

“Your Children…Our Priority”

We provide the follow Establishment, Enforcement

and Modification of Child

Support Orders

 Paternity Establishment

 Location of Custodial and

Non-Custodial Parents

 Community Education

http://www.kbic-nsn.gov

NEWS FROM THE OJIBWA

SENIOR CITIZENS

March:

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Mar. 9, 12:15 p.m. Senior Meeting.

Mar. 23, Pasty prep starts at 12:15

p.m. until approx. 3:00 p.m.

Mar. 24, Pasty Sale at 5:00 a.m. All

volunteers are needed as early as

possible. Clean up immediately follows the baking of the pasties—please

plan to stay for clean up; were usu-

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ally done by 11:00 a.m.

April:

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Apr. 13, 12:15 p.m. Senior Meeting.

Apr. 27, Pasty prep.

Apr. 28, Pasty Sale.

Senior Elections will be discussed at the

April meeting. MIEA meeting is in April.

More information will be available at the

Senior Center, see Beth Koski, Nutrition

Director.

Please mark your calendars with these

dates!

ATTENTION KBIC MEMBERS:

Beading ~ Regalia ~ Traditional Crafting Group ~

The following Committees/Boards have vacant seats:

Permit No. 62

U.S Postage PAID

Big Rapids, MI 49307

PRE-SORT STANDARD

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Constitution (2) alternate seats

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Pow-Wow (3) seats

Enrollment (7) seats (2) Elder seats

(must be at least 60 yrs. of age)

Indian Child Welfare (2) seats (Must be able to

obtain a satisfactory clearance in accordance

with the Indian Child Protection and Family

Violence Prevention Act Background Investigations Policy to apply for this committee.)

Please submit an application (located at the Tribal Center

in Kim Klopstein’s or in Peggy Loonsfoot’s office) by 4:00

p.m. on March 24, 2016, to:

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

16429 Bear Town Rd-Baraga, Mi 49908-9210

Warren C. Swartz, Jr. – President,

16429 Beartown Rd., Baraga, MI 49908

Location: Zeba Hall Every Sunday 1-6 p.m.

Everyone In Our Community Is Welcome

Children 0-18 Must Be Accompanied By A Parent

Refreshments and Snacks Offered

Contract Elizabeth Jaukkuri @ 906-395-1422 for any

inquiries about our group.