All You Need To Know About The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (2009)
Tribal code
Ask Donna
What actually matters in this document.
Text
GIIKENDAAM
CHIWIIKWEGAMAG
All You Need To Know About The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
Miinike Giizis - Blueberry Moon - August 2009
Issue 62
Tribal Council Members:
7th Annual KBIC Kids Fishing Derby
Warren C. Swartz, Jr., President
th
The 7 Annual KBIC Kids Fishing Derby,
In Honor of the Tiosh Family- Past and
Present, was held at Lighthouse Pond, Sand
Point, June 27, 2009. A total of 288 “FisherKids” officially registered for the event, a record turn-out. When counting unofficial participants (those children too young or too old
to participate), well over 300 kids were entertained that day.
Generous contributions from the KBIC
Tribal Council, other KBIC businesses, committees, and individuals, and many others
made this event a huge success and insured
the continuance of providing a free summer
event to children in the Keweenaw. Volunteer
support was equally vital to pulling off the
days’ festivities, and many people contributed
time, money and/or effort to the derby.
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO MADE THE 2009
KBIC KIDS FISHING DERBY THE MOST
SUCCESSFUL ONE YET!
Also, much effort was put into prepping the
Derby Site this year for the children. Special
thanks to the following:
A1—Toilets—
prepped site and provided sanitation facilities;
Ted Shalifoe—assisted in watching grounds
and prepping site; KBIC Maintenance—efforts
to repair the aeration unit for the pond and
preparation of the grounds; KBIC Law—
policed the grounds; Superior Watershed
Partnership (SWP), and the KBIC Youth who
worked very hard removing algae from the
Kids Fishing Pond, and who also assisted in
transferring >300 yellow perch to the pond as
well (photo below).
yellow perch; 7th — Raistlan Annowanapay,
age 10, bluegill; 8th — Kaylah Cribbs, age 11,
bluegill; 9th — Thad Isaacson, age 10, bluegill; 10th — Sydney Danison, age 8, bluegill.
POND FISHING
PLACES:
CONTEST
TOP
Toni Minton, Secretary
William E. Emery, Asst. Secretary
Jennifer Misegan, Treasurer
Elizabeth D. Mayo
Michael F. LaFernier, Sr.
Elizabeth (Chiz) Matthews
Jerry Lee Curtis
Frederick Dakota
Gary F. Loonsfoot, Sr.
Isabelle H. Welsh
•
6-year-old Jayde LaFernier hoists a yellow perch captured during
the Pond Fishing Contest. (photo by Dale Shalifoe)
•
•
•
•
•
8-year-old Joshua Huhta displays his prize after placing second in
the Pond Fishing Contest. (photo by Dale Shalifoe)
KBIC Youth from the Superior Watershed Partnership assisted staff
from KBNRD in removing large algae mats from Lighthouse Pond,
Sand Point, just before the 7th Annual KBIC Kids Fishing Derby
(photo by Gene Mensch).
Susan J. LaFernier, Vice-President
Brandon DeCota displays
a proud catch.
SPECIAL POINTS
OF INTEREST:
July 11, 2009, Tribal
Council meeting
7th Annual KBIC Kids
Fishing Derby
KBIC Governmental
Employee Recognition
Fourth of July Celebration
KBIC DHHS Superior
Spirit Award Winner
Ojibwa Housing Authority News
•
Drug Conviction Report
•
Aabinoojiiyens
•
Ojibwemowin
Garrick Lamb with daughters, Shelby
and Hailey at the big trout tank stocked
with rainbow trout (from Genoa National
Fish Hatchery) and brook trout (from
KBIC Fish Hatchery).
TEN
1st — Matthew Tangen, age 6, largemouth
bass; 2nd — Joshua Huhta, age 8, yellow
perch; 3rd — John Messer III, age 7, yellow
perch; 4th — Justin Kinnunen, age 9, yellow
perch; 5th — Anthony LaFernier, age 10,
bluegill; 6th — Dillon Hueckstaedt, age 12,
Continued on page four.
(1) Bezhig
July 11, 2009 — Tribal Council Meeting
The Tribal Council held their regularly
scheduled Saturday Tribal Council meeting on July 11, 2009, at the Ojibwa Casino
Resort Conference Room in Baraga,
Michigan. Warren C. Swartz, Jr. presided
over the meeting with Toni Minton, William
E. Emery, Jennifer Misegan, Jerry Lee
Curtis, Fred Dakota, Michael F. LaFernier,
Sr., Gary F. Loonsfoot, Sr., Elizabeth
(Chiz) Matthews, Elizabeth D. Mayo, and
Isabelle Helene Welsh present. President
Swartz shared numerous Thank You and
For Your Information items addressed to
Council. A President’s Report was unavailable due to printer problems.
President Swartz read the Vice President’s Report on behalf of Susan
LaFernier, who was participating in the Denise Marth Marathon. “We all need to
commit to do our part to make a difference
to protect our environment and change the
world. I hope that you have been learning
how to save and conserve energy to protect our Earth if you are able. I will continue to emphasize that every month is
“Energy Awareness Month” and our theme
for the year will be a “Commit to Conserve”
Campaign. There are everyday measures
we can do to reduce air pollution, conserve
water, reduce/reuse/recycle/re-buy materials and prevent pollution in general. All of
this information is available on the
EPA.gov and energy.gov websites.
KBIC appreciates the work that was
done by Tribal Construction and our Natural Resource Department with the spring
cleanup/curbside garbage pickup. Let’s all
continue to do our part by not littering and
by keeping the roadside where we live free
of litter. Our dedicated volunteers, Tyler
Larson and his staff, along with our youth,
Lisa Denomie and her staff, along with the
pre-primary children, Dave Firestone, Emery/Shelifoe family, Denomie family, and
the Marksman/Haataja family, did a great
job picking up garbage from the roadsides
in L’Anse, Zeba and Baraga. According to
Todd Warner, our summer youth crews will
be doing beach cleanup to acknowledge
and commemorate July 19th, as Lake Superior Day (a day to celebrate the lake’s
importance in the quality of the lives of our
members as stated in Resolution KB12962004). It is our (Tribes, residents, municipalities, business, visitors) responsibility to
protect and restore the quality of Lake Superior’s waters, land and wildlife.
Amy St. Arnold and the Education
Committee did an outstanding job in organizing the Senior Banquet held on June 5,
2009, which honored our ten graduating
L’Anse, Baraga and Community School
students.
Plotting/charting the Pinery Cemetery
will be done this summer, and we are asking for information in regards to forgotten
graves and information on graves which
have no identification. There will be landscape changes because of the recent fire.
It is not known how many trees will be lost.
Council has received the 2009 Pinery Fire
Burned Area Emergency Stabilization Plan
(KBIC/BIA).
Another meeting on the proposed employee wellness program is planned for
July 22, to review the results of the wellness interest survey which was conducted
with the employee 401K meeting on June
24. It is never too late to encourage positive lifestyle changes to help us live longer,
(2) Niizh
healthier, happier lives. The employee
recognition luncheon was held in conjunction of the 401K meeting, where many employees were recognized for their loyal
years of service to the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (See separate article).
We have not yet been informed of a decision from the administrative hearing officer in our contested case hearing regarding the mining permits for the Yellow Dog
Plains. A proposed decision on the Humboldt Mill application was not made for the
June deadline because as we are to understand, more information was required.
The DEQ has not set a new date for the
proposed decision. Please continue to
contact elected officials and voice concerns that the short term benefits of sulfide
mining are not worth the harmful long term
effects on our health, rivers, Great Lakes,
and lands because of the great potential
for acid mine drainage. Please call me
(906-353-6623) or write to review the National Wildlife Federation’s DVD Mining
Madness, Water Wars: The Great Lakes In
the Balance. Please try to attend the Protect the Earth-Great Lakes Community
Gathering on August 1, at NMU and the
Yellow Dog Plains Walk to Eagle Rock on
August 2.
I invite the Community to the Annual
Zeba United Methodist-Indian Mission
Camp meetings at the outdoor tabernacle
in Zeba, August 2-7, 2009, and the
Women’s Prayer Breakfast on August 8.”
Toni Minton presented the Secretary’s
Report. During the month of June 2009,
the Tribal Council had one regular meeting
and five special meetings. The regular
Tribal Council meeting was held on June
6, 2009, and is reported in the July 2009
Tribal Newsletter. The following actions
occurred during the special meeting held
on June 4, 2009: approved staggered
terms for the Gaming Commissioners effective 08/01/09; approved the Services
Agreement with Stephanie Pinnow for data
collection and analysis training at the Donald LaPointe Health Center; approved the
bid and Services Agreement of Larson
Well Drilling for Well #3 Redevelopment
for the hatchery; approved Resolution
KB1686-2009 Individual Water and Septic
Services IHS 2009 contract; approved
Resolution KB1687-2009 NMU Healthy
Minds, Healthy Nations Grant Application;
approved the fireworks permit of Kerry
Varline and Jerry Magnant; Fred Dakota
volunteered to represent the Tribe on the
Ottawa National Forest Resource Advisory
Committee; approved additional summer
youth funding in the amount of $7,150 to
fund two summer youth crews for the National Resource Department; agreed to
start the application process with the Army
Corps of Engineers to reconstruct the impoundment at the outflow drainage at
Laughs Lake; and approved a donation of
$8,000 for the Cedar Tree Zaagkii Project
2009 for the establishment of a native
plants greenhouse. The following actions
occurred during the special meeting held
on June 12, 2009: approved revised
Resolution KB1752-2009 ANA Grant for
Habitat Management Inventory; approved
Resolution KB1688-2009 Department of
Energy Recovery Act Energy Efficiency
and Conservation Block Grant application;
approved the 2009 Sanitation Deficiency
List; approved the meeting minutes of May
8, 2006; approved offering the Radio General Manager position to Derek Deve
Sever; approved a donation of up to $300
for Carole Koski for septic repair; approved
the purchase of up to $11,000 for a new
sign for the Pines; approved the sale of the
front end alignment machine to Polaski
High School; and upheld the CEO’s decision in Grievance Case #013-09. The following actions occurred during the special
meeting held on June 18, 2009: approved
meeting minutes of May 18, 2006; approved the Indian Housing Plan for FY10;
approved Resolutions: KB1689-2009 IHS
Chiller System for the Medical Clinic,
KB1690-2009 IHS Accessibility and facility
repairs at New Day, KBIC1691-2009 Darlene Genschow Residential Lease,
KB1692-2009 Jason Forcia Residential
Lease, KB1693-2009 BIA Wind Turbine
Grant Application for the Fish Hatchery;
approved a $250 donation to Matt Shalifoe, Jr., for medical assistance; and approved up to $776 for the Commodity
Foods refrigerated truck purchase. The
following action occurred during the special meeting held on June 22, 2009: approved to hold the 3rd Reading of Proposed Ordinance 2009-02 as scheduled
on 06/25/09, at 6:00 p.m. and to keep the
BP gas station open. The following actions occurred during the special meeting
held on June 25, 2009: upheld the General Manager’s decision in termination
hearing Case #012-09; approved June donations totaling $1,500; upheld the former
General Manager’s decision in Grievance
Case #014-09; held the 3rd Reading of
Proposed Ordinance 2009-02 Ojibwa
Housing Authority Ordinance; and adopted
the Substitute for Proposed Ordinance
2009-02 with Amendment #1.
Jennifer Misegan presented the Treasurer’s Report for May/June. Council approved the first of two yearly 2% distributions in May 2009, to local units of government per our 1993 consent judgment.
Amounts distributed for our Baraga Casino
was $132,955.61 and for the Marquette
Casino was $159,625.30. The calculation
is based on the net win of Class III gaming
or slot machines. (See listing on page
four). Eight percent payments were made
in May 2009, pursuant to our 2000 Consent Judgment between the Keweenaw
Bay Indian Community and the State of
Michigan in order to keep our Marquette
Casino open. The Marquette payment
was $638,501.24, and the Baraga payment $531,822.42.
June donations were: $250 Baraga Eagles Auxiliary for their Annual Women’s
Fishing Tournament, $250 of merchandise
was given for the National Tribal Child
Support Association Annual Conference
(for their silent auction) of which our Child
Support Office is a co-sponsor, and a campaign donation of $1,000 was approved for
Congressman Dale Kildee.
Treasurer Misegan attended two meetings with the Economic Development
Committee who have enthusiastically
taken on the project of reviewing and revising the Ordinance that created our Keweenaw Bay Economic Development Corporation. Treasurer Misegan is working
with the Pines Manager Trish Gerard; Economic Developer Gregg Nominelli; CFO
Francis Hosh LaPointe, and VicePresident Susan LaFernier on the proContinued on page three.
July 11, 2009 Council Meeting continued from page two.
jected financial statements that were submitted in the feasibility study for the proposed gas station in L’Anse. While reviewing the documents for the Guaranteed
Loan Program, Misegan stated, “I noticed
that the account that is being used to secure the loans is one of the Casino accounts that were supposed to have been
changed in 2005. I contacted Superior
National Bank and new assignments will
have to be completed. Hosh and I are
working on these, and we will keep the
Council informed.”
CEO Larry Denomie, Assistant CEO
Sarah Smith, Controller Dawn Richards,
CFO Francis LaPointe and Treasurer
Misegan met to outline the budget process
for the upcoming year and are hoping to
streamline the process.
Council met on July 9, with the CFO to
review the audits for fiscal year 2008, and
to evaluate our present financial status.
Unfortunately, they did not get through all
of the audits, much less to the present financials. They will be meeting next week
to finish up. Treasurer Misegan stated,
“We were informed that all of the audits
received an “unqualified” or good opinion.
We also learned that last year the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community contributed $75 million dollars to the local economy, between the grant funds, our businesses and the Casinos. At the regular
August, Saturday meeting, I will present
the Community with a full report similar to
one that I compiled in 2005.”
President Swartz read the CEO Report
of June 2009 as Larry Denomie was participating in the Denise Marth Marathon.
On June 5th Tribal seniors were honored
during the Education Committee’s Annual
Banquet. Cherie Dakota was the guest
speaker, who addressed the nine graduates in attendance. Gifts were presented
to the graduates by Tribal Council, Ojibwa
Senior Citizens, Education Committee,
and the Cultural Committee. Janell Bianco
of L’Anse and Ashtin Koski of Baraga each
received $1,000 scholarships from the
Education Committee, and Daniel Perrault
was awarded the annual Dawn Louise Denomie Memorial Scholarship.
The Tribal Police Officer stationed in
Harvey discovered on June 9, that the former Marquette Airport Terminal building
had been vandalized. Damages are estimated at $3,000 due to numerous windows on the first and second floor being
broken. Repair of the windows will take
place in July. Several agencies are investigating the incident.
Four candidates for the General Manager position at Eagle Radio were interviewed on June 12. Derek Sever was offered and accepted the position. Derek is
a former employee of the station and is
better known as Deve at Dawn. Todd
Vandyke Overbeek had been filling the position on an interim basis and has been
thanked for his service.
Gary Loonsfoot, Jr. and CEO Denomie
accepted the historical language revitalization materials from the Baraga Area
Schools on June 16. The materials dated
back some 32 years in the school systems.
The tape cards as they were
known, have recorded voices of at least 35
of our Tribal members, most of whom have
walked on. The material will be restored
to a digital format and will be used in the
current and future language revitalization
efforts.
The Tribal wide spring clean up took
place mid-June. The Natural Resource
Department handled the event, and Tribal
Construction Company assisted in curb
side pick up, eliminating the need to haul
appropriate waste items to a central location.
On June 17, training for all supervisors
and managers was held to offer coaching
and disciplinary techniques. The training
was conducted by our Employee Assistant
Provider, Art Jodin.
On June 22, CEO Denomie traveled
with five other staff to Keshena, WI, to attend the Office of Justice Programs Comprehensive Approaches to Sex Offender
Management training which was presented
by Fox Valley Technical College. The
comprehensive training provided needed
information and resources in developing
KBIC’s sex offender registry program.
KBIC has until July 2010, to develop and
have in place a system for registering,
tracking and reporting on known sex offenders within the reservation. Numerous
staff is involved in the planning and will be
presenting to Council in the future with
more information.
On June 24, employees of the Tribe
attended a meeting regarding the 401K
plan offered through Mass Mutual Financial group. The session provided valuable
information to those who are eligible or
may be eligible to participate in the future.
The Governmental Employee Recognition
Luncheon was held between sessions.
President Swartz and CEO Denomie recognized employees who have had 10, 15,
20, 25, 30, and 35 years of service. (See
separate article).
Terri Denomie, Director of KBIC Head
Start/Early Head Start, addressed Council
with a request for approval of utilizing
grant dollars she has applied for to expand
the existing KBIC Head Start/Early Head
Start building and the program. The grant
will allow for fourteen more children to attend Head Start/Early Head Start. Consensus of Council was to schedule a meeting
with Head Start/Early Head Start Director
Terri Denomie, CEO Larry Denomie, Assistant CEO Sarah Smith, Council, and
other pertinent staff.
Jennifer Misegan presented a proof of
the proposed Veteran’s License Plate and
application. The plate will be available to
those veterans who currently live on the
reservation after completing an application, submitting their DD215 and paying
the renewal fee.
A commemorative plate for the front of
vehicles is in the planning and will be
made available for those veterans who re-
side off the reservation sometime in the
future. A new KBIC plate design was also
presented. William Gene Emery motioned to approve the proposed veteran
plate and application as presented, and
the new KBIC plate, supported by Michael LaFernier, Sr., ten supported, 0
opposed, 0 abstained, motion carried.
Jerry Lee Curtis motioned to waive fee
and give the off reservation veterans a
commemorative plate (no numbers on
it), pending the meeting of the Veterans
group, supported by Elizabeth Mayo,
ten supported, 0 opposed, 0 abstained,
motion carried.
Jennifer Misegan requested work on
the Code of Ethics be scheduled. Council
tentatively scheduled a work session at the
end of month.
Dan Alexander requested assistance
with a disconnect notice. His fishing boat
had been taken out of the marina on July
5, including thousands of dollars of fishing
equipment. The incident had been reported, and he has received no relief of the
theft. He would like the Council to amend
the emergency fund to allow the payment
of this disconnect to be paid. He has exhausted all other revenues. Motion by
Michael LaFernier, Sr. to make a donation to pay the Baraga Village utility disconnect notice in the amount of $300
for Dan Alexander, supported by Elizabeth Chiz Matthews, ten supported, 0
opposed, 0 abstained, motion carried.
Attorney John Baker presented James
Welsh’s Firework Permit renewal. Application was made for July 1. Jennifer Misegan motioned to approve the Firework
Permit application renewal of James
Welsh and to send a letter informing
Mr. Welsh that he must get the license
before he starts selling fireworks next
year, supported by Gary Loonsfoot, Sr.,
nine supported, 0 opposed, one abstained (Welsh), motion carried.
Attorney John Baker presented Stacey
Koski’s Business License renewal dba
Koski’s World of Wheels. Motioned by
Michael LaFernier, Sr. to approve Stacey Koski’s Business License renewal
dba Koski’s World of Wheels, supported by Isabelle Welsh, ten supported, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, motion
carried.
Attorney John Baker presented OHA/
Ojibwa BP Gas Station Business License
application as submitted by Eddy Edwards
for the period of 07/11/09 through
07/10/10. Motion by Michael LaFernier,
Sr. to approve Ojibwa Housing Authorities Ojibwa BP Gas Station Business
License, supported by Gary Loonsfoot,
Sr., seven supported (Minton, Emery,
Curtis, M. LaFernier, Loonsfoot, Matthews, Welsh), three opposed (Misegan,
Dakota, Mayo), 0 abstained, motion carried.
Attorney John Baker presented OHA/
Ojibwa BP Gas Station Liquor License application as submitted by Eddy Edwards
for the period of 07/11/09 through
07/10/10. Motion by Gary Loonsfoot,
Sr. to approve Ojibwa Housing Authorities Ojibwa BP Gas Station’s Liquor License, supported by William Gene Emery, five supported (Minton, Emery,
Curtis, Loonsfoot, Welsh), four opposed (Misegan, Dakota, Mayo, Matthews), one abstained (M. LaFernier),
motion carried.
Attorney John Baker presented OHA/
Continued on page ten.
(3) Niswi
7th Annual KBIC Kid’s Fishing Derby continued
May 2009, Distribution for the Baraga
Casino 2%, totaling $132,955.61 are as
follows:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Baraga County $36,580.75,
Baraga School District $44,039.44,
Baraga Township $14,735.79,
Baraga Village $11,328.21,
L’Anse School District $21,980.13,
L’Anse Township $2,477.57,
L’Anse Village $1,813.72
May 2009, Distribution for the Marquette Casino 2%, totaling $159,625.30
are as follows:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Charter Township of Chocolay
$35,000.00,
Marquette Co./UPSET $40,000.00,
Marquette Co./Health Dept.
$12,000.00,
Marquette Co./Superior Watershed
Partnership $22,125.30,
Skandia Twp./UP Central Trails
$15,000.00,
Gwinn Area Community Schools/Title
VII Native American Education
$5,000.00,
City of Marquette/NMU Center for Native American Studies $10,500.00,
Negaunee Township $20,000.00
The calculation is based on the net win of
class III gaming or slot machines.
NOTICE:
The KBIC Council is comprising a list of
Keweenaw Bay Tribal Members who are currently serving in the armed forces and have
been deployed. Please provide names and
addresses to the Enrollment Office at (906)
353-6623, ext. 4113 or 4111 or e-mail
Jennifer@kbic-nsn.gov.
As editor of the Giikendaam Chiwiikwegamag, I would like to retract the listing of
Ronald DeCota as the father of Robert Elijah
Joseph Mongozid made in the March 2009
issue. The affidavit submitted was incorrect. I
am sincerely sorry for any inconvenience this
may have caused any of the parties involved.
~ Lauri Denomie
Ojibwa Community Library News
The Ojibwa Community Library is now subscribing to The American Indian Quarterly. We have the winter and spring 2009 editions. These cannot be checked out of the
library.
The library has purchased new beading
books. They will be catalogued as "reference”
meaning they cannot be checked out of the
library. This is unfortunate but many of the
beading books have been checked out and
have not been returned. Replacing them is
necessary for the collection and
is also costly. Patrons are welcome to come
in, look over the beading patterns and have
copies made for $.10 per page. We regret any
inconvenience this may cause our patrons.
~ Mary Bergerson, Library Director
(4) Niiwin
The KBIC Natural Resources Department (KBIC-NRD) spent much time and
effort in making this event a success. The
entire Department was involved in planning and participating—Char Beesley, Tim
Friisvall, Jerry Jondreau, Katie Kruse, Kit
Laux, Gene Mensch, Jen Merk, Pam
Nankervis, Micah Petoskey, Evelyn Ravindran, Shawn Seppanen, Dale Shalifoe,
and Todd Warner. Gene Mensch’s slogan
for this event, “It’s For The Kids!”
Miigwetch! (Thank You!) The KBIC
Natural Resources Department extends a
HUGE Thank You to all who contributed to
the 7th Annual KBIC Kids Fishing Derby
(In Honor of the Tiosh Family- Past and
Present). With all of the 2009 contributions, we may not have indicated everyone
in this posting. If we have missed anyone,
please contact us at 906-524-5757. Without the support and generosity of people
throughout the area, it would be impossible to maintain the high success level of
this annual event!
Donations:
Ace Hardware, L’Anse
American Legion Post 444, Baraga
Ameriprise Financial/Debra A. Stouffer, L’Anse
Applebee’s, Houghton
Arby’s, Houghton
Auto Pro Glass & Tire, Baraga
Auto Value, L’Anse
Baraga County Convention Visitors Bureau, L’Anse
Baraga County Chamber of Commerce
Baraga County Memorial Hospital
Baraga State Park, Michigan DNR
Baraga Telephone Company
Bay Auto, Baraga
Bayshore Vet, L’Anse
Bayview Vision Clinic, Baraga
Baraga County Federal Credit Union
BCMH Rehab/Fitness Center, L’Anse
Besse Forest Products, Inc., Baraga
Baraga Best Western Lakeside Inn
Bianco Plumbing & Heating, L’Anse
Bishop Baraga Shrine Gift Shop
Bookworm Bookstore, Houghton
Burger King, L’Anse
Carla’s Restaurant, Keweenaw Bay
Carla’s Canine Cuts, L’Anse
Chimene Cadeau Consulting Development Resources, Baraga
Clisch Logging, Pelkie
Cost Cutters Family Hair Salon, Marquette
Countryside Farm & Garden, Baraga
Central Upper Peninsula Sport Fishing Association, Negaunee
Dairy Queen, Houghton
Danielson Contracting Inc.
Disney Bait and Tackle, Baraga
Downwind Sports, Marquette
Dr. Ronald P. D’Agostino, DO, PC, L’Anse
Eagle Radio
Erickson’s Tru-Value, L’Anse
Family Video, Houghton
First Choice Autobody, L’Anse
Flowers by Sleeman, Houghton
Frostie Freeze, L’Anse
Gambles, L’Anse
Gander Mountain, Marquette
Great Lakes and Land Real Estate, L’Anse
Ground Zero Boards, Marquette
Haataja Truck’n LLC, L’Anse
Hardee’s, Houghton,
Harley-Davidson Motor Cycles, Marquette
Hilltop Motel, L’Anse
Hilltop Restaurant, L’Anse
Holiday, L’Anse
Homestead Graphics, Baraga
Huron Bay Trading Post, Skanee
In the Mind’s Eye, L’Anse
Indian Country Sports, L’Anse
J&J Repair, L’Anse
J&R Automotive Service, L’Anse
Joey’s Only Seafood and Grill, Houghton
Johnson’s Sport’s Shop, Marquette
Kahkonen Excavating, L’Anse
KBIC Conservation and Police Departments (boat rides)
KBIC Culture Committee
KBIC Natural Resources Committee
KBIC Parks & Recreation Committee
KBIC Tribal Construction
KBIC Tribal Council
KBIC Youth Committee
Kentucky Fried Chicken, Marquette
Keweenaw Automotive, Houghton
Keweenaw Bay Outfitters/Superior Pizza, Baraga
Keweenaw Co-op, Hancock
Keweenaw Gem and Gift Inc., Houghton
Keweenaw Green House, L’Anse
Keweenaw Vet Clinic, Keweenaw Bay
Kissel’s, L’Anse
L’Anse Family Dentistry
L’Anse Furniture Mart
L’Anse Golf Club
L’Anse Warden Electric Company
LaCourt Bottled Gas, Baraga
Lake Superior Tree Farms & Nursery, Chassell
Lakeside Auto, Baraga
Lamberts Auto Service, L’Anse
L’Anse Sentinel
L’Anse Village Health-Mart
Larry’s Market, Baraga
Larson Well Drilling and Pump Co., Aura
Lute’s Corner Store, L’Anse
Maggie’s Massage Spa, Houghton
Marquette Powersports
Massie Manufacturing, Baraga
McDonald’s, Houghton
Miracle-Ear, Marquette
Mitch’s Trading Post, Baraga
Morin Fireworks, Baraga
Michigan Tech. Employee’s Federal Credit Union
Night Owl Café, L’Anse
Northern Oil Inc., Baraga
Northern Orthotics and Prosthetics, Baraga
Northern Painting and Coating, Baraga
Ojibwa BP, Baraga
Ojibwa Building Supply, Baraga
Ojibwa Casino Resort, Baraga
Ojibwa Community College, Baraga
Ojibwa Housing Authority, Baraga
Ojibwa Senior Citizens, Baraga
Ontonagon County Rural Electric Association
Oralie’s, L’Anse
Ottawa Sportsmen Club, Pelkie
Pat’s IGA, L’Anse
Pelkie Outdoor, Baraga
Perkins Family Restaurant, Houghton
Pettibone/Traverse Lift LLC, Baraga
Pilgrim River Steakhouse, Houghton
Pines Convenience Center, Baraga
Pizza Shack, L’Anse
Plum Creek, L'Anse
Portage Lake Golf Course
Pressbox Sports Bar & Grill, Baraga
Public Service Garage, Marquette
Range Auto, L’Anse
Red Lobster, Marquette
Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse
Reliance Insurance Agency, L’Anse
Riley’s, L’Anse
Rolof Appraisal, L'Anse
Roy’s Pasties, Houghton
Shopko, Houghton
Shorewood Forest, L’Anse
Superior Jewelers, L'Anse
Superior National Bank, Baraga and L’Anse
Superior Salon/Studio 702, Baraga
Superior Video, Baraga
T.C. Electric, Baraga
Tapedeck, L’Anse
The Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum, Marquette
Tim’s Saws Sales and Service, L’Anse
Tony’s Steak House, L’Anse
Unique Images, L’Anse
VFW Club, Baraga and L’Anse
Village Drugs/Pamida, L’Anse
Village of Baraga
Whitetailgear.com
Wilkinson’s, Baraga
Will Wiggins, Bureau of Indian Affairs
Wyandotte Hills Golf Course, Twin Lakes
Volunteers:
Dan Alexander
Danny Alexander
Sierra Ayres
Char Beesley
Code Blue
Shane Bryan
Barbie Byykkonen
Bethann Cadeau
Tom Clisch
Erin Cooney
Kathryn Danielson
Rebecca Danielson
Shelly Danielson
Diane Denomie
Paul DesRocher
Brianna Dompier
Martin Dompier
Victoria Durant
Everett Ekdahl
Paul Ekdahl
Tashina Emery
Tim Friisvall
Robert Genschow
William Ross Geroux
Dale Goodreau
Ariel Gougeon
Deanna Hadden
Joe Jacker
Jerry Jondreau
Suzie Jondreau
Liz Julio
Kate Kruse
Cassie Lahtinen
Kit Laux
Gary Loonsfoot, Jr.
Dave Magno
Gene Mensch
Heidi Mensch
Dave Merk
Jen Merk
Duane Misegan
Hope Minton
Pam Nankervis
Brandon Nieskes
Brian Nieskes
Brittany Nieskes
David Osmak
Janelle Paquin
Debbie Parrish
Bruce Peterson
Micah Petoskey
Gabrielle Picciano
Rebecca Prich
Evelyn Ravindran
Katrina Ravindran
Shelby Santii
Shawn Seppanen
Ciara Shalifoe
Dale Shalifoe
Ginger Shalifoe
Shani Shalifoe
Tracie Shalifoe
Liz Sherman
Ken Spruce
Sam Spruce
Trevor Spruce
Frank Stone
Tim Tilson
Danniele Varline
Deana Varline
Nancy Voakes
Todd Warner
Will Wiggins
Ted Shalifoe
Marcy Cella
Dave Cella
KBIC GOVERNMENTAL
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION LUNCHEON
KBIC DHHS Superior Spirit
Award Winner Announced
The July 2009 DHHS
Superior Spirit Award goes
to Heidi Voskuhl, Dental
Hygienist. Heidi received
two nominations, with these
comments:
. . ."Heidi is a very good
dental hygienist.
She is
kind and very gentle
through the whole procedure. She also made me
feel very comfortable"....
. . . " Heidi made my son’s
dental visit a pleasant experience with her gentleness and kindness". . .
When you see Heidi,
please congratulate her!
Heidi will receive a beaded
lanyard and use of
the DHHS Spirit Award Employee Parking spot in the north parking
lot, until August 13, 2009.
(Left to right) President Warren Chris Swartz, Lauri Denomie, CEO Larry
Denomie, as employee Lauri Denomie is presented with recognition certificate and gifts as an employee of KBIC with 25 years of service.
National Congress of American Indians
Endorses DETS:
Health Is Life in Balance Curriculum
The Governmental Employee Recognition Luncheon was
held on June 24th. President Swartz and CEO Denomie preIn its 2009 Mid-Year Conference, the National Congress of Amerisented employees who have had 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 can Indians (NCAI) passed an official resolution endorsing the Diabeyears of service (list follows).
tes Education in Tribal Schools Health Is Life in Balance curriculum.
The curriculum was created by a coalition of eight tribal colleges, inTen + years of service
cluding Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College, Baraga, MI.
Melvin LaFernier, Maintenance Worker, 10 yrs. 0 mo.
Teachers in Baraga, L’Anse, Chassell, and Hancock schools made
James Richardson, Unit Manager, 10 yrs. 1 mo.
essential contributions to curriculum development and testing.
Julie Rasanen, Outpatient Secretary, 10 yrs. 4 mo.
The resolution states that the NCAI supports and endorses the
Kelly Mankee, Accountant, 10 yrs. 5 mo.
Diabetes
Education in Tribal Schools (DETS) K-12 curriculum initiaJudith Heath, Social Services Director, 10 yrs. 6 mo.
tive for all American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) students,
Becky Tussing, Associate Director DHHS, 10 yrs. 6 mo.
which includes public schools where 90% of the AI/AN students atAnn Dowd, Cook Elderly Nutrition, 10 yrs. 7 mo.
Catherine Shelifoe, Maintenance/Cleaning Dept., 10 yr. 8 mo. tend, and urges adoption of the DETS K-12 curriculum in Native
American communities, as well as the rest of the nation.
Edwin Gransell, Protective Services Worker, 10 yrs. 9 mo.
National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) was established in
Richard Shalifoe III, Maintenance Worker, 10 yrs. 10 mo.
1944,
and is the oldest and largest national organization of American
Martin Curtis, Jr., Admission Intake Worker, 10 yr. 11 mo.
Indian and Alaska Native tribal governments. Lynn Aho, KBOCC’s
Dawn Gauthier, Commodity Foods Director, 11 yrs. 2 mo.
DETS Coordinator, explained that the coalition colleges are grateful
Kristin Tepsa, Dean of Student Services, 11 yrs. 2 mo.
for the recognition by this distinguished body and hope that the enGladys Rantanen, Cashier, 11 yrs. 3 mo.
dorsement will aid in distributing the curriculum. She said, “The curDawn Richards, Comptroller, 11 yrs. 4 mo.
riculum materials are free to educators and demonstrated to help
Peggy Minton, Record Secretary, 11 yrs. 5 mo.
meet state and federal teaching goals. Plus, for the next two school
Fifteen + years of service
years, the DETS colleges can provide teacher workshops at no cost.
Lynn Aho, OCC Specialist/Instructor, 15 yrs. 2 mo.
We’re working hard to make these opportunities available to every
Diana Chaudier, Enrollment Assistant, 15 yrs. 3 mo.
school in the United States.”
Charles Gauthier, Custodian, 15 yrs. 4 mo.
Wanda Seppanen, VOCA Coordinator, 15 yrs. 5 mo.
For more information about the DETS project or curriculum, see the
Kathleen Mayo, Community Health Director, 15 yrs. 7 mo.
DETS website: http://dets.niddk.nih.gov or the downloadable curricuStacey Koski, Child Support Specialist, 15 yrs. 8 mo.
lum files on the KBOCC website, http://www.kbocc.org/dets.htm , eElvera Lantz, CHS Clerk, 15 yrs. 8 mo.
mail diabeteseducation@hotmail.com or call Lynn Aho at 906-353Timothy Shanahan, Director/ Business Counsel, 15 yrs. 8 mo. 8151.
Mary Klukowski, Alcohol Education Worker, 16 yrs. 10 mo.
William Kirchhofer, Juvenile Justice Worker, 16 yrs. 0 mo.
Michael Beiring, Domestic Violence PVN Coord., 16 yrs. 0 mo.
Effective June 2, 2009:
Doreen Blaker, Court Appoint Defense Advocate, 16 yrs. 1 mo.
Violet Friisvall Ayres, Associate Judge, 16 yrs. 1 mo.
Information/Documents you need to bring
Mary Dee Shanahan, CHR, 16 yrs. 3 mo.
for each visit to the KBIC Health Center
Twenty + years of service
Bradley Dakota, Chief Tribal Judge, 20 yrs. 1 mo.
Lisa Denomie, PrePrimary Ed. Director, 21 yrs. 2 mo.
Nancy Pawlowski, Clerk/Case Aide, 21 yrs. 3 mo.
Twenty-five + years of service
Lauri Denomie, Court Clerk, 25 yrs. 9 mo.
Thirty-five + years of service
Michael LaFernier, Sr., Tribal Construction Mgr., 35 yrs. 6 mo.
Geraldine Mantila, Purchasing Agent, 35 yrs. 8 mo.
• Tribal ID
Medicaid/UPHP Number
Insurance Plan Number
Social Security Number
• Proof of Physical Address
(from any regular bill you receive at home)
•
•
•
Services may not be rendered until this information is obtained*
Thank you for your cooperation!
(5) Naanan
KBIC PARTICIPATES IN FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS
A PICTURE CAN TELL A THOUSAND WORDS, or it may be as simple as…
which even the big kids have to admit… down right fun!
DARE TO DREAM
Fall enrollment begins August 31st — Call today!
353-8161 755 Michigan Avenue, Baraga
(6) Ningodwaaswi
Meet Bryson Garver, born
07/05/09, to Doug and Sarah
Garver. Bryson weighed 8 lbs.
9 ozs. and was 19 ½ inches
long at birth.
Meet Matthew Stein, born
06/01/09, to Shawnee and Michael Stein. Matthew weighed
5 lbs. 6 ozs. and was 17 ½
inches long at birth.
Meet Ayana Marie Morseau,
born 06/28/09, to Angel
Morseau. Ayana weighed 5 lbs.
13 ozs. and was 19 inches long
at birth.
Meet
Joseph Paquette,
born 06/06/09, to Joseph and
Carrie Paquette.
Joseph
weighed 6 lbs. 11 ozs. and
was 19 ¼ inches long at birth.
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”
Meet Tori Lynn Dompier,
born 06/21/09, to Kerri Dompier. Tori weighed 5 lbs. 13
ozs. and was 18 ½ inches long
at birth.
We provide the following services:
• Establishment, Enforcement and
• Location of Custodial and
Modification of Child Support Orders
Non-Custodial Parents
• Paternity Establishment
• Community Education
tp://www.kbic-nsn.gov/html/ocss.htm
(7) Niizhwaaswi
Your burn barrel affects the environment more than you know.
Burn barrels release hazardous pollutants
into our air, water and soil. Up to 80 times
more pollution and up to 11 times more dioxin than a full-scale municipal incinerator.
Dispose of your trash safely.
Call the KBIC Natural Resources Department to learn more about disposal options.
Bernie the Burn Barrel and this ad developed by the Western Lake Superior Sanitary
District with support from the EPA’s Great Lakes National Program Office.
Building and Bonding
by Gary Loonsfoot, Sr.
My son, Gary Jr., and I built our camp about
seven years ago. However, the one thing we didn’t
have was a bathroom or an outhouse. What we did
have was an old ice fishing tent with a wooden
framed toilet. This didn’t work very well, as you can
imagine with one good breeze . . . We decided to
build a new outhouse; something that would be spacious, yet sturdy,
and last for years. To do this and get it right, we knew we had to draw
up plans for it, figure out the materials needed, build it from floor to ceiling, then move it out to camp, and install it.
The first thing we needed to do was figure out how big this outhouse
was going to be. It had to be large enough to comfortably accommodate the largest person at our camp, who happens to be Junior with his
hulking 6’4”, 340 pound frame. Having measured the toilet areas in the
bathrooms of my house and his house, we came to the conclusion that
an outhouse four feet wide, by four feet long, by eight feet high would
be large enough to comfortably allow him to do his business. Once we
had decided on the size, we needed to draw up basic blue prints on
how it would look. Junior wanted it to look one way while I wanted it to
(8) Ishwaaswi
KBIC Natural Resources Department
14359 Pequaming Road
L’Anse, MI 49946
(906) 524-5757
be plain and functional. Of course I win this debate; I’m paying for it, so
I get it my way. I should have known that this was going to start many
debates throughout this building project.
Now that the size and measurements were decided upon, along with
my rough drawing of what the outhouse was going to look like, we
needed a list of material to build this marvel of creature comfort. We
started with twenty-five 2x4’s which would be used to frame the walls,
ceiling, and sitting area. Next needed would be four 2x6’s for the floor
frame. Then to enclose the framing, we bought five 4x8, by 7/16 sheets
of oriented strand board (which we will refer to as OSB). These boards
would also be used for sheeting the roof. Next we needed a 4x4 foot
sheet of plywood flooring which I luckily had in my garage. The final
things needed to complete the materials list were the small things like
screws, nails, hinges, door handles, and the toilet seat. Having bought
all the materials and stacking them in my garage, Junior said, “It sure
doesn’t look like much.”
“It never does when you don’t have to pay for it,” I responded.
“Don’t worry, Coots,” he said. “We’ll have this baby done in a couple
of hours.”
Next came the real work and that was to assemble all this material.
We started by cutting and nailing the frame of the floor together. This is
where the teasing started. Junior was trying to hammer in a nail and
Continued on page nine.
“Building and Bonding,” continued from page eight.
had missed it three times thus bringing the grumble of choice obscenities from him. Every time Junior missed a nail, the hammer left a round
indentation in the board, commonly known as elephant tracks, and I told
him that he had more elephant tracks on that board than had been seen
on Wild Kingdom. We then attached the ¾ inch flooring to the frame.
Next we built the 2x4 framing for the wall. This was rather easy for the
side and back walls. The front wall was a little more difficult because
there we needed to frame the door in and also build the frame for the
door.
Once the frame was complete, and the walls fit together well; we
moved on to covering its skeletal like frame with the 7/16 thick OSB.
This was one of the easiest and least eventful parts of the building process that we did. We just had to make sure the OSB fit square on the
framing before attaching it with screws. We also built the door frame to
fit into the door opening. We decided that the best way to cut out for
the door was to drill holes in the corner of the door frame and on the
outside of the wall and then draw lines from hole to hole. Having completed that, we attached the cut out piece of siding to the door frame
along with the hinges and screwed the door to the front wall. Then we
checked the door to see how well it worked, and wouldn’t you know it, it
was too tight on the bottom and had a half inch gap on the top. Needless to say, Junior couldn’t let this go without making a comment. “Hey,
Coots, what’s the matter with your glasses, not thick enough to read the
little lines on the tape measure?” Then he started laughing.
“Shut up,” I told him to counter his snide remark, “We’re making an
outhouse, not a china cabinet.”
We moved on to building the seat area inside our little structure.
This was where things started to get good. Imagine a man . . . six feet
four inches tall, weighing 340 pounds . . . enclosed in a four foot by four
foot area, bent over working on a frame that was only sixteen inches
high. Upon handing him some material, I couldn’t resist the temptation
of telling him what he looked like. “Gar, with your shirt halfway up your
back and your pants part way down your butt,” I said, “you look like a
greasy fifty cent slot machine staring up at me.”
This, along with a few mistakes in the next couple of minutes
brought a mad, sweating, and swearing Junior stomping out of the outhouse. “Screw this, you get in there and finish that ****!”
Once we traded places, things went well. We finished the seat area
by cutting out the hole and attaching the seat. While admiring our accomplishment, we realized that something might splash on to the underside of the seat area and soak into the wood emitting foul odors for a
long time. While wondering what to do, Junior shouted, “Hey, I got an
idea.”
He ran into the garage and came out with a partial roll of plastic.
“Let’s just line the underside of the seat with plastic,” he said, “that way
anything that gets on it will either run off or be easily washed off.” After
he was done stapling the plastic to the underside, he stood back and
thought himself clever for coming up with the idea.
Having completed the building process, we had to load the outhouse
into the truck. This was harder than I thought; the outhouse was quite
heavy. While struggling to get it onto the back of the truck, Junior shot
off a few more smart remarks.
“What’s the matter, Coots? Don’t have enough strength to lift this
little thing? A real man wouldn’t struggle as much as you.”
We finally got it loaded and moved out to camp without any further
comments. At camp, we dug a hole, backed the truck and carefully
unloaded our prize over the hole. With a couple of shoves and pushes,
our new addition to camp was in place.
Before leaving my house I had cut six, three foot stakes. I started
driving them into the ground around the sides and back of the outhouse.
Junior watched with a look of confusion before asking, “What are you
doing that for?”
“I’m doing this so that one night when I’m out here, you don’t sneak
out and tip it over on me!” I responded.
When we started, we thought this project would only take a couple of
hours, but it turned into a two day construction job. But through it all, it
was time well spent between father and son. Hopefully, next year we
can come up with something that will include Gary III, bonding father,
son and grandson. Imagine that.
Author’s Biographical Statement—Gary Loonsfoot, Sr.
I’m a Liberal Studies major at Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community
College. I am a member of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. I am
53 years old, and I have returned to college to complete the one thing I
have not completed in my life getting a college degree.
I first went to college in the mid 1970’s but dropped out. Upon returning to college last year, I decided to take the class I was most afraid
of and that was composition. Writing has become fun; something I
really enjoy. I encourage other young members of my tribe to take
classes at the college and not to fear the writing classes.
Clarification/Omission
Gary Loonsfoot, Jr., KBIC Language Coordinator, would like to acknowledge Father John Haskall, Marilyn Loonsfoot, and Elizabeth Genschow, as elders on the “tape cards” which contain the voices of our
ancestors speaking their native tongue. The article appeared in the
July 2009 issue of the Giikendaam Chiwiikewegamg.
DRUG CONVICTION REPORT
In a continuous effort to reduce the illegal use of
controlled substances in our community, the Drug
Task Force has requested the publication of pertinent information regarding any convictions of the
Controlled Substances section of the KBIC Tribal
Code §3.1706. The Tribal Court has agreed to comply with the Drug Task Force’s request and will publish a Drug Conviction Report on a routine basis.
Scott Loonsfoot, case # 09-041, controlled substance (use) - 1st offense
Factual basis: Failed a drug test. Admitted to use of an illegal substance,
cocaine.
Sentenced on 05/04/2009 to:
1. $500 fine.
2. 12-18 months standard drug and alcohol restricted probation with a $10
monthly probation fee.
3. 90 days jail, 70 days suspended, 20 days to be served on tether. Defendant is financially responsible for the costs of lodging and tether.
4. The Defendant is to obtain a substance abuse screening and follow the
recommendations of the screening until successfully completed.
5. The Defendant is to perform 20 hours of community service.
6. The Defendant is subject to random PBT’s and drug testing and is financially responsible for any drug or alcohol testing fees.
7. The Defendant is to seek employment and submit proof of search to the
probation office.
Angela Loonsfoot, case # 09-087, controlled substance (possession) - 1st
offense
Factual basis: Had possession of an illegal substance, cocaine.
Sentenced on 06/02/2009 to:
1. $500 fine.
2. 90 days jail, 75 days suspended, 15 days tether. Defendant is financially
responsible for costs of lodging and/or tether.
3. Defendant is to obtain a substance abuse screening and is to follow the
recommendations of that screening until successfully discharged.
4. 6-9 months of standard alcohol and drug restricted probation with random
drug and alcohol testing and a $10 monthly probation fee. Defendant is
financially responsible for the costs associated with drug and PBT testing.
Larry Dowd, Jr., case # 09-052, controlled substance (use) - 1st offense
Factual basis: Failed a drug test. Admitted to use of an illegal substance,
cocaine.
Sentenced on 06/15/2009 to:
1. $500 fine.
2. 12 to 24 months standard alcohol and drug restricted probation with a
$10 monthly fee.
3. 180 days jail, 120 days suspended, 90 days to be served. Defendant is
financially responsible for costs of lodging.
4. Defendant is to obtain a substance abuse screening and is to follow the
recommendations of that screening until successfully discharged.
5. The Defendant is to write a letter of apology to Heather Chapman and
William Seppanen. Letter is to be submitted to the Probation Office.
6. The Defendant is responsible for any lodging fees, drug or alcohol testing
or any medical bills incurred while lodged.
Larry Dowd, Jr., case # 09-1252, controlled substance (use) – 2nd offense
Factual basis: Failed a drug test. Admitted to use of an illegal substance,
cocaine.
Sentenced on 06/15/2009 to:
1. $1000 fine.
2. 12 to 24 months standard alcohol and drug restricted probation with a
$10 monthly fee.
3. 180 days jail, 90 days suspended, 90 days to be served. Defendant is
financially responsible for costs of lodging.
4. Defendant is to obtain a substance abuse screening and is to follow the
recommendations of that screening until successfully discharged.
5. The Defendant is to write a letter of apology to Heather Chapman and
William Seppanen. Letter is to be submitted to the Probation Office.
6. The Defendant is responsible for any lodging fees, drug or alcohol testing
or any medical bills incurred while lodged.
To place an ad, submit an article, or relate information or ideas on
possible articles, contact:
Lauri Denomie at newsletter @ kbic-nsn.gov. or 906-201-0263.
To be added to the mailing list or to correct your mailing address,
contact the enrollment office at (906) 353-6623 ext. 4113.
NOTICE
New Day will not be having their PowWow this year, as we are replanning the format for date/s and/or time of year. The dates of the
past powwows coincide/conflict with too many other powwows and it is
felt that a new date, either in early Spring or sometime in the Fall
will be more advantageous for all past, present and future participants,
whether they are dancers, singers, vendors or the general public.
New Day appreciates all who have contributed in any way with our
past powwows and hope to see you at, hopefully, the 2010 powwow.
NewDay apologizes for any inconvenience this cancelation may
have attributed to. Chi Miigwetch for your patience and understanding.
Sincerely,
Jerry Lee Curtis, Administrator, KBIC Substance Abuse Programs
(9) Zhaangaswi
website: www.kboha.com
Mission: To provide affordable and attractive housing opportunities in a
safe and healthy environment to qualifying tribal members of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, encourage self-improvement of the
community’s low income families and provide employment opportunities.
Programs and Services provided by the KBOHA:
• Low income rental homes and apartments
1. 158 Homes/apartments in Baraga
2. 50 Homes in Zeba
3. 40 Homes in Marquette/Harvey
• Supportive housing/transitional housing to help address family issues;
• New, custom built, super-insulated homes for homeownership on
Beartown Road;
• Home buyer training to prepare members for home ownership;
• Financial literacy training to improve members’ financial skills;
• Home maintenance training to improve members’ ability to maintain
homes;
• Home rehabilitation program to improve the condition of memberowned homes;
• Home emergency assistance program to remedy negative conditions in the home;
• Individual development account program – a 4:1 matched savings
program for member goals that include:
Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Housing
Community Development Corporation
New Tribal Non-Profit Receives Federal Funding
for Community Development
BARAGA, MI--The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Housing and Community
Development Corporation (KBOHCDC), a tribal non-profit corporation
established in 2008, by the Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Housing Authority,
has been awarded two federal grants to enhance its community development activities.
A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grant in the
amount of $64,702 will be used to further fund an existing Individual Development Account (IDA) program which encourages saving and financial goal setting by providing a four to one match on the savings of community members making monthly savings deposits for home purchase,
business start up/expansion, or educational advancement.
The
KBOHCDC partners with Superior National Bank of Baraga to offer this
July 11, 2009 Council Meeting continued
from page three.
1. Down payment assistance for home purchase;
2. College tuition and expenses for residents;
3. Business expansion/start-up expenses;
4. Home repair for member-owned homes;
5. Credit repair for homeownership;
6. Vehicle purchase for work/school.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Low cost home improvement loan program for qualifying tribal
members;
Low cost tax preparation program for residents and tribal members;
Surplus FEMA mobile home program for tribal members;
Stipend program covering mileage and child care expenses for
residents attending college;
Affordable curbside trash service for residents and members;
Prescription subsidy program to reimburse tribal elders and disabled households for prescriptions purchased;
Ojibwa Building Supply Do It Best—providing tribal employment,
quality affordable building supplies and profits for housing programs;
Ojibwa Builders construction company—providing tribal employment, quality affordable construction, and profits for housing programs;
Market rate rentals—five rental properties in Baraga and one in
Negaunee- providing profits for housing programs.
savings account program.
In addition, the KBOHCDC received a U.S. Department of Treasury
grant from their Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)
fund in the amount of $137,571 for technical assistance. The funds will
be used over the next two years to increase the capacity of the organization to operate its low-interest revolving loan fund and financial literacy program.
•
•
Health and Human Services Assets for Independence Grant
Award: $ 64,702
US Treasury Community Development Financial Institution Grant
Award: $ 137,571
Contact: Eddy Edwards, Executive Director
Phone: (906) 353-7117 x.113
Fax: (906) 353-7623
Email: eddy@kboha.com
Our Deepest Sympathy
Patrick A. Dunleavey
January 8, 1946— July 11, 2009
Ojibwa BP Gas Station Tobacco License application which is in compliance of the Tobacco
Ordinance Title 21B of the Tribal Code, as
submitted by Eddy Edwards for the period of
07/11/09 through 07/10/10. Motion by Gary
Loonsfoot, Sr. to approve Ojibwa Housing
Authorities Ojibwa BP Gas Station’s Tobacco License, supported by Elizabeth
Chiz Matthews, seven supported (Minton,
Emery, Curtis, M. LaFernier, Loonsfoot,
Matthews, Welsh), two opposed (Dakota,
Mayo), one abstained (Misegan), motion
carried.
Jennifer Misegan would like to put care
packets for Tribal members who have been
deployed. Suggestions included letters from
Council members, L’Anse Sentinel, Tribal
Newsletter, maybe something cultural to remind them of home. An announcement to
comprise a list of servicemen will be placed in
the August newsletter.
Council passed Department Head Reports
for May 2009, and approved rescheduling the
regularly scheduled Saturday meeting from
August 1st to Saturday, August 8th. Council
entered into closed session with Attorney John
Baker, CEO Larry Denomie, and President
Swartz on the agenda.
(10) Midaaswi
Patrick Allan Dunleavy of Arcadia, MO,
passed away July 11, 2009, at the age of
63. He was born January 8, 1946, in Marquette, MI, a son of the late William and
Doris Misegan Dunleavy.
On September 28, 1973, he was united
in marriage to Linda Goetz who survives.
Also surviving are eleven children, Hope
(Dale) Dakota of Baraga, MI, Glenna
(Marty) Duram of Sand Lake, MI, Rick
(Karen) Twomey of Lesterville, MO, Rodney (Patty) Twomey of Middle Brook, MO,
Roger Twomey of Fredericktown, MO,
Ronald (Sarah) Twomey of Pilot Knob,
MO, Patricia (Steve) Wilson of Ricon, GA,
Allen (Chris) Dunleavy of Desloge, and
Wayne, Chris, and Mark Dunleavy of Arcadia, MO; three sisters, Kay (Jeff) Johnston,
Karen (Daryl) Bengry, and Ardia (Charlie)
Hollapa and one brother John Dunleavy,
all of Marquette, MI; 19 grandchildren, ten
great grandchildren and a host of nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was proceeded in death by a
brother George Dunleavy.
Patrick was a member of the Ke-
weenaw Bay Indian Community and a
member of the Pentecostal Fellowship
Church in Lesterville.
Funeral serves were held on Wednesday, July 15, at the Bryson Funeral Home
with Rev. Laura Browers and Brother
Roger Browers officiating. Memorials may
be made to his family and a benefit account has been set up at First State Community Bank in Ironton, MO.
The Bonifas Arts Center
presents a Call for Entry
REFLECTS from the Great Lakes:
Current Artwork from Native Artists
Sept. 17 — Oct. 29, 2009
In conjunction with the fall programs
LIVING TRADITIONS:
Distant Thunder
Traveling show from Ferris State
University’s Canadian Collection
Presenting Native artists in studio workshops!
Application Calendar
August 1, Submissions deadline 3 p.m.
August 15, Notification cards mailed
August 22-Sept. 12, Delivery of artwork
Sept. 17, Gallery opens
Sept. 17, Gallery Reception
Oct. 30 and 31, Pick up artwork
AWARDS AND SPONSORS
Purchase Prize Award
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Central Upper
Peninsula team with Brian Pahnke FIC
Thrivent Financial Choice Award—$200
Thrivent Financial Choice Award—$200
Bonifas Viewers’ Choice Award—$100
Ubuntu Viewers’ Choice Award—$100
Ubuntu Viewers’ Choice Award—$100
ELIGIBILITY AND CONDITIONS
In conjunction with hosting the traveling exhibit,
Distant Thunder from Ferris State University, the
Bonifas Arts Center will present in its galleries for
the first time, new work by Native American artists
living in Michigan and Wisconsin. Reflections from
the Great Lakes Exhibit seeks to introduce and
showcase current work of Native American artists
and Tribal crafts persons from Michigan and Wisconsin and to share their creativity. To encourage
new work, pieces must have been completed within
the last two years and must be original work from
idea to produce. Special note will be given to art
work inspired by cultural significance and heritage.
Entry is open to all Native American residents
eighteen years and older of Michigan and Wisconsin. There are no size limitations and up to three
pieces may be submitted.
EVENT CALENDAR
Fall Gallery Programs for Living Traditions
Sept. 17 — Oct. 29, 2009
Distant Thunder—Traveling show from Ferris
State University
Reflections from the Great Lakes—Call for entry
Native Artists
Shared Traditions—Studio exhibit with student
produced artwork from mentorship programs with
artists Sam English, Larry and Mary Godfry, and
NMU’s Writing with Light program.
Opening Reception with Native Singers and
Drummers: Thursday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. Awards
celebration at 7:30 p.m.
WORKSHOPS
Hannahville Tribe 2% and Ubuntu Circle are in the true meaning
of the name “The Spirit of Community Working Together,” sponsors of the Native workshop series. Special pricing for the workshops are made available through their generosity. For more
information or registration call the Bonifas.
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
PROGRAM ON
INDIAN RESERVATIONS
NET MONTHLY INCOME STANDARDS
FOR THE 48 CONTIGUOUS UNITED
STATES AND ALASKA
(Effective October 1, 2008)
48
Contiguous
United States
Alaska
Household
Size
Income
Limits
Income
Limits
1
$1,011
$1,330
2
$1,311
$1,705
3
$1,611
$2,080
4
$1,914
$2,455
5
$2,239
$2,830
6
$2,564
$3,205
7
$2,864
$3,580
8
$3,164
$3,955
Each additional member
+ $300
+ $375
The net monthly income standard for each household
size is the sum of the applicable Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) net monthly income
eligibility standard and the applicable SNAP standard
deduction.
Income Deductions—see 7 CFR 253.6(f)
Dependant Care Deduction — Households that
qualify for the dependent care deduction are allowed
a deduction of actual dependent care costs paid
monthly to a non-household member.
Earned Income Deduction — Households with
earned income are allowed a deduction of 20 percent
of their earned income.
Medicare Part B Medical Insurance and Part D
Prescription Drug Coverage Premiums — Households that incur the cost of Medicare Part B medical
insurance and/or Part D prescription drug coverage
premiums are allowed a deduction for the monthly
cost of the premiums.
Child Support Deduction — Households that incur
the cost of legally required child support to or for a
non-household member are allowed a deduction for
the amount of monthly child support paid.
* Can not be on food stamps.
August 2009
Calendars Events
Aug 1 — Protect the Earth, NMU Workshop,
Science Facility Rm 3801/3805, 12-4 pm.
Aug 2 — Walk to Eagle Rock (2 miles),
meet at Clowry Trail, follow the signs from
County Road 510, 10:30 am. Bring your
blueberry pails! Lunch speakers/ceremony
at 12 noon, Eagle Rock.
Aug 7 — Tribal Government businesses
closed 12 noon-4:30pm for Government Employee Picnic.
Aug 8 — Regularly scheduled Saturday
Council Meeting, 9 am.
Aug 13 — Cooking demonstration at KBIC
Commodities, 8 am-12 noon.
Aug 15 — KBIC CLEAN SWEEP, 8:30 am12:00 noon.
Aug 19 — Ojibwa Seniors Regularly scheduled Monthly meeting
Aug 20— Children’s Immunization Clinic.
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-day 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.
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
Employment Opportunities
On Call positions:
* Community Service Supervisor
* LPN
* RN
* Unit Manager
* Account Executive/Sales
* Cashier
* Receptionist/Clerical Worker
* Pre-Primary Teaching Assistant
* Youth Program & Facility Attendant
Clinic Psychologist
(open until filled)
Public Health Nurse/
Case Manager
(open until filled)
For current job listings, complete job announcements,
applications and closing dates contact: KBIC Personnel
Department, 16429 Bear Town Road, Baraga, MI 499089210 or 906-353-6623, ext 4176 or 4140 or visit:
www.ojibwa.com.
http://www.kbic-nsn.gov/html/personnel.htm
OJIBWEMOWIN
Miinike Giizis — Blueberry Moon August
MENTION: KEWEENAW BAY
INDIAN COMMUNITY RATE
PROGRAM FOR DISCOUNT
Copper Bowl Workshop with Miskwabik/Ed Gray
Sept. 19, 2009, from 9am-2pm
Fee $30, includes all materials.
Sam English: Pastels Plus—Beginner-Advanced Artists
Sept. 26, 2009, from 10am-4pm
Fee $30, includes all materials.
Sweet grass Basket with Juanita Sjoholm Meshigaud
Oct. 3, 2009, from 10am-2:30pm
Fee $20, includes all materials.
Birch Bark Pendant Workshop with Yvonne Walker Geeshik
Oct. 10, 2009, from 1-5:30pm
Fee $20, includes all materials.
Walking Sticks Workshop with John and Frank Wandahsega
Oct. 24, 2009, from 10am-3pm
Fee $20, includes all materials.
Word List
mooka’am
zhigaag
niibin
giizis
abwezo
bagizo
gashkaaso
Fill in the blanks
n _ _ bi _ (summer)
B _ _ i _ o (go swimming)
g i i _ _ s (sun)
m _ _ _ a’ a m (sunrise)
g a _ _ _ _ a s o (sunburned)
A _ _ _ z o — (sweat)
Z _ _ g a _ g (sky)
1
2
3
4
1
2
Two—50% scholarships are available for Native American
students for each class.
William Bonifas Fine Arts Center
700 1st Ave. South, Escanaba, MI 49829
906-786-3833 www.bonifasarts.org
906-353-4533
906-201-0200
KBIC VOCA
There is strength in our number. We
provide victims with information and
assistance regarding their rights, their
safety, and resources available to help
them cope with the emotional, physical,
and financial impact of crime. We provide
strength to victims through ongoing services and support. There is strength in
our number, so please call us. Victims’
Rights: Strength in Unity.
3
Sunday through Thursday (peak) $129.00 (off peak) $69.00,
plus tax, per night up to four people per room with water
park passes.
Friday through Saturday (peak) $169.00 (off peak) $99.00,
plus tax, per night up to four people per room with water
park passes.
For your convenience call toll free (888) 365-6343 ext.
5417, to help you expedite your reservations.
805 Creske Ave., Rothschild, WI 54474
www.lodgeatcedarcreek.com
Down:
1. sunburned
2. summer
3. sun
4. go swimming
Across:
1. sweat
2. sky
3. sunrise
The language page was designed from reference of “A
Concise Dictionary of Minnesota Ojibwe” by John D. Nichols
and Earl Nyholm.
(11) Ashi bezhig
Trapped?
If you are in an
abusive relationship, you may
feel hopeless—
as if you have
no way out.
Abuse can cut
you off from
family members,
friends,
and
other
people
who
care.
There are options to help you
reclaim your life.
Call us.
THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR
KBIC VOCA
906-353-4533 or
906-201-0200
Victims of Crime
WWW.NCVC.org
1-800-FYI-CALL
353
353--7127
"Owned and operated by the Ojibwa
Housing Authority. All proceeds go to
affordable housing activities in our
community."
(12) Ashi Niizh
Permit No. 5
Calumet, MI
PAID
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
16429 Bear Town Rd-Baraga, Mi 49908-9210
U.S Postage
PRESORTED STD
This is a copy of a public record, reproduced as it was published. It is not legal advice, and it may not be the version a court would rely on. Check the official source before you cite it.