All You Need To Know About The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (2008)

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All You Need To Know About The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

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Tribal Council Members:

Warren C. Swartz Jr., President

MANY ATTEND NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY’S 16th ANNUAL

“LEARNING TO WALK TOGETHER” TRADITIONAL POWWOW

Susan J. LaFernier, Vice-President

Toni Minton, Secretary

William E. Emery, Asst. Secretary

Jennifer Misegan, Treasurer

Larry J. Denomie III, CEO

Doreen Blaker

Elizabeth D. Mayo

Michael F. LaFernier, Sr.

Elizabeth (Chiz) Matthews

Jerry Lee Curtis

Frederick Dakota

SPECIAL POINTS

OF INTEREST:

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March 1, 2008, Tribal Council

meeting

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16th Annual “Learning To

Walk Together” Powwow

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Boy’s Night Out — KBIC

Youth

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Earth Day, Remember The

Four R’s

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New Employees

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Our Deepest Sympathy

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Aabinoojiiyens

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Ojibwemowin

Northern Michigan University’s Center for

Native American’s sponsored their 16th Annual “Learning To Walk Together” powwow

held at the Vandament Arena, in Marquette,

on Saturday and Sunday, March 15th and

16th. The weekend event included three

grand entries, veteran honor songs, exhibitions for the various dance styles, with many

spectators joining in during the inter-tribals.

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community member, Glen Bresette Sr., Head

Veteran, is shown above leading the KBIC Color Guard during Grand Host drum for the weekend event was the

Entry on Saturday afternoon.

Lac Courte Oreilles Badger Singers of LCO,

Wisconsin, who were joined by many other

visiting drum groups and dancers who traveled throughout the Great Lakes area. Glenn Bresette

Sr., a Keweenaw Bay Indian Community member, led the KBIC Color Guard as Head Veteran in

grand entry. Lester Drift, of Zeba, Michigan, and LaTisha McRoy, of Bad River, Minnesota, led

dancers as Head Male and Female Dancers throughout the weekend (shown above, right). Emcees, Ted Holappa, KBIC member, and Joe Masters, of Menominee, kept everyone well informed,

while Arena Director, Robert Blackdeer, of Black River Falls, Wisconsin, did a fine job keeping the

arena running smoothly. Many traders were present, but the busiest line grew in front of the Iroquois

Kitchen stand who served many customers native foods including some very delicious fry bread. A

Traditional Feast was held Saturday for powwow participants. (more pictures, page six)

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March 1, 2008 — Tribal Council Meeting

The Tribal Council held their regularly scheduled Saturday Tribal Council

meeting on March 1, 2008, in the Chippewa Room of the Ojibwa Resort Motel in

Baraga, Michigan.

Warren C. Swartz Jr. presided over the meeting with Susan LaFernier,

Toni Minton, William E. Emery, Jennifer Misegan, Doreen Blaker, Jerry Lee Curtis, Michael F. LaFernier Sr., Elizabeth (Chiz) Matthews, Elizabeth D. Mayo and

Fred Dakota present. Numerous Thank You and For Your Information items were

reviewed by Council. Council approved the Department Head reports for January

2008.

President Swartz reported in the President’s Report, that on February 2,

2008, he officially took office as the Tribal Council President. The office is very

busy on a daily basis, and he promises to do the best job that he can and with the

Council’s support they intend on doing everything possible to make this a better

community for all. President Swartz indicated that he participated in a conference

call with Debbie Williamson, Debra Parrish, Jim St. Arnold and Jean Jokinen regarding our grant application for the Native Language Planning Project. With

ANA funding assistance, KBIC ultimately seeks to increase the number of language speakers among its membership through the development of a language

revitalization and preservation plan that is community driven and culturally accurate. It has been decided to apply for a Category III grant—Native Language Project Implementation. The purpose of Category III grants is to provide support to

Tribes and Native organizations in the implementation of a Native language project to achieve the community’s long-range goals. Council received a petition

signed by 52 tribal members seeking to nullify the recent January 26, 2008, tribal

election which voted Fred Dakota a seat on the Tribal Council. According to KBIC

Constitution Article V Sec. 2, it shall be the duty of the Tribal Council, if the

grounds for such complaint are considered of sufficient merit to appoint a committee of five members of the Tribe. On February 22, Council met to determine if

sufficient merit existed to proceed further with the petition. The majority of the

Tribal Council decided there was insufficient merit to proceed further. President

Swartz and Tom Chosa attended a meeting with the Michigan United Tribes at the

Little River Band of Odawa Indians in Petoskey, Michigan. Bill Gregory facilitated

a presentation regarding the Adam Walsh Act in which he presented options to

consider regarding implementation of requirements under the Act. Options included a stand alone system, which will be very expensive, a 12-Nation Tribal

wide system, or we could meet with the State of Michigan to look at their program

which currently complies with the requirements under the Adam Walsh Act.

President Swartz informed the group that the best way to share criminal justice

information is to create a tribal wide system which would be similar to the Michigan LEIN and that KBIC is in support of a tribal wide system which would include

a registry for sex offenders. Also at the United Tribes of Michigan meeting, a report was given on the statewide history curriculum for Native Americans. Melissa

Claramunt presented an update on the work of the tribal education directors’ consortium and their attempts to collaborate with publishers on how the history of Native Americans are presented in textbooks used in Michigan Public schools. Amy

St. Arnold, Director of the Higher Education Program at KBIC, secured a quote

from the former Tribal President, Susan LaFernier. St. Arnold sent this quote

along with a picture of Susan LaFernier, as Tribal President, to publishers

McGraw-Hill. The publishers will make the decision on what will be used in the

books. Matt Wesaw, Vice Chairman of the United Tribes, presented us with an

economic development idea. Wesaw said that Michigan is considering raising the

rebates that they currently offer the movie industry from 20% to 35% which would

be one of the highest in the nation. Wesaw indicated that this is one of the factors

that producers look at before they decide where to shoot movies. If Michigan can

be competitive in their rebates, producers may shoot more movies here in Michigan. This is encouraging to hear as the U.S. film industry is a 60-billion dollar industry. The Upper Peninsula has a lot to offer the movie industry with all of the

shoreline and pristine places, and who knows maybe one of us may become the

next movie star here on the L’Anse Indian Reservation. President Swartz signed

a letter of support for the student services program which is needed for accreditation at the Ojibwa Community College. The CEO’s office has continued to work

on the funding agreement with the college which is anticipated to be completed in

the next week or so. The College President is requesting the agreement so the

Board of Regents can meet and review it. President Swartz followed up on a request made by Susan LaFernier regarding an alternative source of gasoline op-

portunity. Swartz talked with Glenn A. Gauthier (LDF), President of Chippewa Business Development Services. Gauthier advised that he was working with a group,

Global Trade Group, which is finalizing the gas opportunity and anticipated they’d

have something in place around the end of February or by mid-March. Mr. Gauthier

agreed to keep President Swartz informed of the progress. President Swartz updated the authorized signatures for the EMJAY retirement plan. The Disabled

American Veterans Association will be hosting their first meeting in 25 years at the

Ojibwa Casino Resort on Saturday, April 26, 2008. President Swartz has been

asked to make an address at their meeting, and the KBIC Color Guard has been

requested to post the colors for the meeting. On February 13, President Swartz

attended an Ojibwa Housing Authority meeting in Zeba. Tom Chosa has installed a

web camera on President Swartz’s computer which was paid for by Inter-Tribal

Council for video conferencing where they can meet with each other without leaving

the office. President Swartz indicated that he has viewed two oversight hearings on

the web regarding off reservation casinos which were held at the House: Natural

Resources Committee Oversight Hearing on the “Department of Interior’s Recently

Released Guidance on Taking Land into Trust for Indian Tribes and its Ramifications.” President Swartz signed a subcontract with the Michigan Inter-Tribal Council

for Mental Health Services. The purpose of this agreement is to advance the provision of mental health counseling, outreach and crisis intervention and administrative

services, plus evaluation and planning for the services of Native Americans and to

provide services to the mentally ill, emotionally disturbed and substance abusers in

accordance with specifications of work to be performed. On March 2, President

Swartz plans to travel to Washington D.C. to attend the National Congress of American Indians Executive Council’s Winter Session. The 2008 Executive Council Winter Session—Legislative Summit (ECWS) is an excellent opportunity to become involved in NCAI and be a part of the political discussion in Washington. There will

be many Native issues before congress this year. In the last week of February,

members of Council and Attorney Baker traveled to Grand Rapids to hear KBIC and

the State’s summary judgment motions for the sales and use tax case.

Attorney John Baker indicated he attended a motions hearing last week regarding the sales and use tax case, along with Tribal Council members, which were held

at the Federal District Court before Judge Quist. Four motions were heard, two for

the community and two for the State of Michigan. We are expecting a motion on

summary judgment within the next 30 days.

Larry Denomie III, CEO, and his report were unavailable for today’s meeting. A

two month report will be given in April.

Toni Minton presented the Secretary’s Report for February 2008. During the

month of February 2008, the Tribal Council had one regular meeting and three special meetings. The regular Tribal Council meeting was held on February 2, 2008,

and is reported in the March 2008 Tribal Newsletter. The following actions occurred

during the special meeting held on February 7, 2008: approved meeting minutes for

December 6, 2007, December 14, 2007, and September 10, 2005; approved an

emergency travel request for Mary Geroux; approved a purchase of building materials from Ojibwa Builders for the armory; prohibited firearms in any tribal buildings

except by law enforcement; approved an emergency dental request for Carole

Heckworth. The following actions occurred during the special meeting held on February 22, 2008: approved meeting minutes for December 20, 2007, and January 5,

2008; approved resolution KB1602-2008 — ANA Language grant for Category III;

decided not to move forward with the petition to nullify the January 26 election; approved a letter of support for the Ojibwa Community College to seek funding from

the Shakopee Tribe; approved a change order to the Ojibwa Senior Building Renovation in the amount of $53,701; approved February donations totaling $3,050; approved performance contracts with Vanilla Gorilla for both radio stations; approved

the Tribal President’s salary and benefits; rescinded the prohibition of weapons motion from February 7 and to continue with the policy revisions; reinstated the employee from Grievance Hearing Case #002-08. The following actions occurred during the special meeting held on February 26, 2008: approved meeting minutes for

September 29, 2005; approved a Basic Library grant application for the Tribal Center Library; amended the Tribal Government Personnel Policies to include brandishing a weapon as a factor that could result in immediate dismissal; approved the new

Alcohol Beverages License Application.

Jennifer Misegan presented the Treasurer’s Report for February 2008. Jennifer

stated the Council met on February 22, 2008, and approved the following donations:

Student Writer’s Organization of KBOCC — $300 to attend a Native writing confer-

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ence at MSU; Laird Township — $500 for playground equipment; Baraga

Athletic Boosters — $500 for an Elementary Basketball Tournament; Frank

Pallone — $1,000 as a re-election campaign contribution; National Indian

Elders Association — $500 for their annual conference; and Brownie Troup

#400 — $250 sponsorship. Treasurer Misegan requested of Council to provide copies of their driver’s licenses which are needed to complete the updating of the checking account signature cards. Finance meetings are

scheduled for March 7 and March 13, where the Casino audits, the year

end financial of FY 2007, and at least the first quarter for FY 2008, of the

businesses and government funds will be reviewed. On February 19, 2008,

Larry Denomie, Susan LaFernier, Francis LaPointe, Jim Nardhi and Treasurer Misegan attended a meeting with representatives from the Employee

Benefits, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield to discuss the renewal rates and

options to keep costs down. Treasurer Misegan attended the sales and

use tax suit hearing with Larry Denomie, Doreen Blaker, Susan LaFernier,

Michael LaFernier, Fred Dakota and John Baker which was held in the Federal District Court in Grand Rapids. Treasurer Misegan indicated that our

lawyers did a very good job representing the Tribe’s case, and Judge Quist

stated he would make his decision within 30 days. If anyone has any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to contact Treasurer Misegan either by stopping by her office, by telephone or by email.

Tribal Council at this time recognized the service of the former Tribal

President Susan LaFernier. Jennifer Misegan gave the presentation —

Council wishes to take the opportunity to thank Susan for serving as the

President of our Tribe for the past three years. She brought a special gentleness to the office. She was always available for Council as well as the

membership. She was extremely dedicated, usually the first one at the

Center in the morning and the last to leave. She has put in many hours and

we know that she often put the tribe before herself and did not take the time

to pamper herself, so they presented her with a gift certificate for an hour

massage, manicure and pedicure as well as a huge thank you for all that

she has done for our tribe. Miigwetch Susan!

Under new business, President Swartz sought Council wishes on how to

handle the trailer park leases. It was the consensus of the Council for

President Swartz to authorize new leases and renewals within the President’s office. Jennifer Misegan sought approval of the Council in reviving

the Constitutional Task Force which has been inactive for some time. It

was the consensus of the Council to contact present Constitutional Task

Force members to see if they’d like to remain in their position and become

active in meetings, or resign, and then to advertise for vacant seats on the

Task Force. Jennifer is hoping to reconvene the Constitutional Task Force

to meet on a regular basis. Jennifer Misegan sought Council’s approval to

form an exploratory committee to rebuild the Zeba Hall which would seek

grant funding and present ideas of where, when, and what to include. If

anyone has pictures available of the old Zeba Hall, please share them by

dropping them off at the Tribal Center — care of: Jennifer Misegan. It was

the consensus of the Council to move forward with this committee to explore the possibility of rebuilding the Zeba Hall.

Debbie Parrish sought approval by Council for Even Start’s GED software as it has a cost of $3710. Parrish and others were advised of the policy regarding purchases. Purchases can be made directly by the department head that are up to $1000. If the cost of the purchase is $1000 up to

$5000, it needs the approval of both the department head and the CEO. If

the cost of the purchase is above $5000, Tribal Council approval for the

purchase is necessary. The CEO office will send out a memo that will clarify these procedures.

Don Carlson, a member of the audience, requested Council blacktop

Bear Town Road near the intersection with M38. The road is rough with

large holes and is quite hard on automobiles. A discussion occurred of how

this road damage occurred. It was the consensus of Council for Tribal Construction to blacktop Bear Town Road from the Tribal Center to M38 to correct the problem. Carlson made mention of the road in Herman as needing

work also. Council will notify Jason Ayres and Tribal Construction regarding this matter.

Council moved into closed session with President Swartz and John

Baker on the agenda.

BIA Scholarship

Deadline

The deadline to apply

for a BIA Scholarship for

the 2008-09 academic

year is May 1, 2008.

Applicants must be

enrolled KBIC members,

residents of Michigan attending a two or four year

accredited Michigan college in pursuit of a two or

four year degree and

m ust complet e t he

FAFSA (Free Application

for Federal Student Aid).

Applications are available from the Education

Office, Keweenaw Bay

Tribal Center, 16429 Bear

Town Rd.

Baraga MI

49908.

For more information,

please contact Amy St.

Arnold, Education Director at 906-353-4117 or

amy@KBIC-nsn.gov.

EVEN START NEWS

Travis Seppanen

(left), KBIC Even

Start student, poses

with adult education

teacher John Deline

(right) to mark Seppanen's successful

completion of his

GED through the

tribal family literacy

program.

March into Spring by Enrolling in the

KBIC EVEN START Family Literacy Program

Earn your GED/High School Diploma

Early Childhood Programs for children

Improve parenting skills

Incentives for participation

Transportation and childcare available

Even Start is free to all Tribal and Non-Tribal members in Baraga County.

Now open to Tribal Members in the Marquette area.

Call 353-8161 to register

KBIC EVEN START—755 Michigan Avenue—Baraga, MI 49908

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GEAR UP Program Overview

NFEC EITC Update — Economic Stimulus Payments

The State of Michigan had been awarded a six-year grant by the U.S. Department of

Education to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and

succeed in post-secondary education. This program is called Gaining Early Awareness and

Readiness for Undergraduate Programs or GEAR UP. The GEAR UP/College Day (GU/

CD) Program aligns with the recommendations of the Lt. Governor’s Commission on Higher

Education & Economic Growth. These recommendations support the doubling of the number of college graduates in Michigan within the next 10 years.

Michigan Technological University’s GEAR UP program is designed to expose students,

many of who may be first generation college students, to what college is all about. The

schools we will be serving include L’Anse/Baraga area as well as Hannahville and Watersmeet. Program opportunities for students and parents will include career awareness and

skill development presentations, presentations to increase college readiness and what students need to do to prepare for college while still in high school, financial aid workshops and

visits to Michigan Tech’s campus.

The GEAR UP program staff at Michigan Tech is very excited to be working with local

students and parents to prepare for the future! GEAR UP contacts: Heather Simpson,

Michigan Tech GU/CD Coordinator, Cody Kangas, Michigan Tech GU/CD Association Coordinator, Lori Muhling, Native American Outreach Coordinator.

In early March, the Internal Revenue Service sent notices informing more than 130 million households that they may be eligible for an economic stimulus payment. The letters are

part of an extensive outreach effort to alert people that they must file a 2007 tax return to

receive the payment.

Organizations that serve people who have a disability or are elderly may wish to make

sure their clients file their taxes in 2007 even if they do not need to file and do not expect a

refund. The law stipulates that the rebate check may not to be considered in any federal

benefits eligibility test.

Starting in May, millions of households will be receiving checks or deposits into their

bank accounts of $300, $600, $1,200 or more. In most cases, the IRS will distribute the

funds to the same address or account number that tax refunds were sent. Thus, people

who file their taxes early and electronically will receive the payments sooner. If a split refund

form (Form 8888) was used, the stimulus payment will be sent in check form only. Also,

filers who received Refund Anticipation Loans will receive their payments via check.

The first transfer of payments will be made to those filers who received a refund via direct

deposit. If a filer owes money or expects no refund, the payment can still be provided via

direct deposit as long as the filer includes a routing number and account number on their tax

return. Checks will then be sent out over a period of three weeks or so.

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in math and science from the privacy of their homes. For more information, email us at

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Individuals earning less than $75,000 annually will receive a check for up to $600. Couples earning less than $150,000 annually will receive up to $1,200. Payments would phase

out beginning with individuals with more than $75,000 in adjusted gross income (AGI) and

couples with more than $150,000 in AGI.

• Families will also receive $300 for each child younger than 17.

• Additionally, workers who can verify that they earned at least $3,000 in 2007 and have

little to no tax liability will be eligible for payments of $300 although they must file their

taxes.

• Seniors, disabled veterans and veterans' widows who can verify $3,000 in Social Security or veterans' disability benefits in 2007 are eligible to receive payments of $300.

Subject areas available for tutoring at KatieKares.com

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Grades 77-9

Science

General Math

Grades 1010-12

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AP Math and

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General Science General Math

General

Science

AP Calculus

Pre-Algebra

Physical

Science

Algebra

Biology

AP Statistics

Algebra

Biology

Pre-Calculus

Chemistry

AP Biology

Calculus

Physics

AP Chemistry

Geometry

AP Physics

Trigonometry

The determination of income and children is based on the filed 2007 tax return. To receive the funds, 2007 income taxes must be filed with a social security number. ITINs or

individual tax identification numbers will not suffice. The funds will not arrive until after May.

To receive the stimulus payment, taxes must be processed by the IRS by December 31,

2008. This means that taxes need not be filed by April 15 to receive the payment. Filers

should aim to submit their tax forms by October.

Choose to Save

While the message from policymakers has encouraged using these funds on goods and

services, asset advocates can use these payments as an opportunity to promote savings

and wealth building. Savings is the means that enables families to withstand medical emergencies and other financial shocks, purchase assets and ensure a prosperous future.

“EARTH DAY: Remember the Four R’s — Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink”

This year “Earth Day” is April 22. It is the annual celebration of the environment

and a time to celebrate our gains that we have made and to access the work still

needed to protect the natural gifts of our planet. Taking care of our earth is not just

a responsibility—it’s a privilege. Earth Day is observed around the world, although

nowhere is it a national holiday, and YOU can make a big difference. There has

been environmental progress because of the efforts of many. The air we breathe

is cleaner, between 1970 and 2005, total emissions of the six principle air pollutants in the United States declined by 53% which has been tracked by the EPA.

The U.S. is gaining wetlands between 1998 and 2004, the net gain was 191,750

acres. The ozone layer is also recovering. According to the United Nations, the

ozone layer is expected to slowly recover over the next 50 years as a result of the

elimination of ozone-depleting chemicals.

Let us continue with this progress. We can learn how to create “greener” energy efficient, comfortable and healthy homes. Pay attention to how you use water;

the little things can make a big difference: watch for leaks, turn it off whenever you

can, wash your clothes in cooler water, and drink tap water instead of bottled water

if you can. Leave your car at home (especially with the gas prices). If you can

stay off the road just two days a week, you will reduce greenhouse gas emissions

by an average of 1,590 pounds per year. Combine your errands (post office, grocery store, bank, etc). Walk or ride your bike to work, school and anywhere you

can or carpool. You will reduce greenhouse gases while burning calories and improving your health. We can learn how to compost our kitchen and yard waste

which will reduce the amount of trash we send to landfills. Compost makes a great

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natural fertilizer, and it is easier to do than you think. We can also begin using

compact fluorescent light bulbs that use ¼ of the energy of incandescent bulbs.

Remember to snip apart the six-pack plastic rings before you throw them away as

they can entangle birds, fish and small animals. Also don’t throw out old batteries

because they contain mercury that can leak into our groundwater or be burned and

released into the air. Try rechargeable batteries. Remember the four R’s: Reduce,

Reuse, Recycle, Rethink.

As you can see, there are many things we can do to protect and save our earth.

My goal is to begin a recycling and other “green” programs for our Community in

the very near future. I commend all of you who are already using these tips and to

those who help every year with spring cleanups of our homes, roads and cemeteries. Be watching for the Spring clean up dates and information on another clean

sweep. We can be proud and celebrate the gains that we have made in protecting

the gifts given to us by our God and Creator. I am also proud of your continued

opposition on sulfide mining. Please call me if you have any questions and suggestions, and please continue to pray that our beautiful land and water remain free

of contamination for us to continue to enjoy. There are also many great ideas on

the internet. We wish all of you a very happy Spring!

“Save The Earth”

People everywhere, breathe the same air, share the same seas, live together on

the land. People everywhere who learn, plan, work, care… can save the Earth.

-Betty Miles

~Susan J. LaFernier, Vice President

SUMMER COLLEGE INTERN PROGRAM

Anishinaabe Anokii

The Tribal Council has approved funding for a Summer College Intern Program. Five students will be placed with tribal departments for 14 weeks this

summer, working 32 hours per week @ $8.20 per hour. Students must be

KBIC members, attending college full-time during the 2007-08 academic year

and continuing during the 2008-09 academic year, must have a minimum GPA

of 2.00 and must provide proof of GPA, full-time status and college major. If

the number of students applying is greater than the number of positions available, the highest GPA’s will be used to determine placement.

To apply, please contact Pauline Spruce at the Personnel Office at the

Tribal Center. Her phone number is 353-6623, ext. 4140. The deadline to

apply is May 16, 2008, at 4 p.m. Students could begin work as early at May

27. Applications will be accepted after May 16th if all positions are not filled.

If you have any questions regarding the Summer College Intern Program,

please contact Amy St. Arnold, Education Director, at 353-4117 or at

amy@KBIC-nsn.gov.

First People’s Work Center

A small business development and support center

sponsored in part by a grant from the ANA that is focused on Native AmericanAmerican-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. Anokii staff assist Native Americans and

nonnon-Tribal members in becoming successful and profitable business owners.

Anishinaabe Anokii

services include:

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Three Fires Artist Needed.

8:00 am-4:30 pm

Tribal Business Owner Directory

Business Development Resources

Fax, Copier, Computer & Internet

Services, Meeting Room

Business Support & Developmental

Education Classes

Confidential Credit Counseling &

Financial Literacy Classes

“Indianpreneur” Business

Development Program

Ojibwa Industrial Park

Baraga, MI 49908

Tel: (906) 353-2626

Fax: (906) 353-2627

Timothy W. Shanahan,

Business Counselor

Tina Durant,

Services Coordinator

The Homecoming of the Three Fires Powwow Committee is seeking a T-shire design for the powwow that will be

held June 14-15, 2008. The T-shirt design will be selected from the submissions that meet the following criteria:

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Artist must be a member or descendent from a Three Fires Tribe (Ottawa, Chippewa, Potawatomi) and

submit a copy of their tribal I.D. or other documentation.

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Original artwork must be submitted and becomes the property of the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians.

Include artist’s name, address, telephone number and/or email address on the back of the design.

Theme : Honoring the Continued Gathering of the People of the Three Fires.

Deadline: April 10, 2008, received in our office.

Size limitation: 8 ½ “ X 11”

Colors: Four maximum (To be considered for T-shirt design.)

Any work submitted after the deadline will not be considered for the t-shirt logo, but may be used in promoting the

powwow.

Original artwork becomes the property of Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians.

Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians

ATTN: Ron Yob

1252 Plainfield, N.E., Ste. B

P.O. Box 2937

Grand Rapids, MI 49501-2937

1ST STEP COUNSELING SERVICE

If you are interested in starting or buying a business and don’t know what to do

next…

Call Tina Durant @ (906) 353353-2626 at

the Anishinaabe Anokii Center.

She will set you up with an appointment with a

certified business counselor in the Baraga County

area. Sessions are free and confidential.

NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR “DREAM CATCHER” AWARD

The KBIC Even Start Family Literacy Program recognizes the efforts of

community individuals to honor children through their efforts in the areas of

early childhood education, social services, parenting and mentoring. As part of

the National Week of the Young Child celebrated across the country (April 1319, 2008) KBIC Even Start is spotlighting the people who make a positive difference in the lives of young children in our community.

As a Family Literacy Program, KBIC Even Start emphasizes four areas of

education for the low-income families it serves. By addressing the literacy

needs of the entire family, KBIC Even Start places emphasis on meeting family education goals through adult education, early childhood education, parenting and interactive literacy activities. The program works in collaboration with

many community programs and services to meet these goals and appreciates

the dedication of parents, teachers and partners. Through a strong web of

support, children in our community are able to learn and grow through the inspiration and talents of caring adults.

The “Dream Catcher” award will be announced during April’s Week of the

Young Child. This award is KBIC Even Start’s tribute to the caring men and

women who, in many different ways, contribute to the education and welfare of

young children ages 0-8 assisting them in their ability to “catch their dreams.”

The public is encouraged to help us recognize any adults whose parenting,

teaching, or community service benefits the young children of Baraga County.

Nominations for this year’s Dream Catcher Award can be submitted to the

KBIC Even Start office at 353-8161 or by e-mail at mdeline@kbocc.org.

Please submit the name of your choice, phone number, and reason why this

person deserves to be recognized. Deadline for nominations: noon, Monday

April 7th.

Keweenaw Bay

Indian Community

Employment

Opportunities

For a current job listings, complete job announcements, application and closing dates contact: KBIC Personnel

Department, 16429 Bear Town Road, Baraga,

MI 49908-9210 or 906-353-6623, ext 4176 or

4140 or visit:

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

Summer Interim — May 16 deadline

Recreation Facility Attendant — April 3 deadline

THPO/NAGPRA Technician — April 3 deadline

Health Director — open till filled

On Call positions:

* LPN

* RN

* Unit Manager

* Account Executive/Sales

* Child Care Provider

* Cashier

* Receptionist/Clerical Worker

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Beth Dix- Elementary Tutor for

the L’Anse Area Schools —

Elementary Tutor for the Baraga

Area Schools —

Michael Duschene of Baraga, a

KBIC member, has been recently

hired as KBIC Elementary Tutor

(Grades K-6) in the Baraga

School. He was born and raised in

Baraga but has lived most of his life in

Illinois. He returned to Michigan and

went to college at Michigan Tech

where he received a Bachelors’ degree. He has always had an interest

in the education of the youth of our Community. He served on the education committee and is on the scholarship selection committee for Michigan

Indian Elders Association. This new position is giving him the opportunity

to continue his interest by interacting and helping the young students of

the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community.

Beth Dix, a KBIC member, has

been recently hired as KBIC Elementary Tutor (Grades K-6) in the

L’Anse School. Beth and her husband, Dave, live in L’Anse with their

four children, Jordan, Cassie, Samuel and Sarah. Beth was born and

raised in Baraga County, and is the

daughter of Garry and Helen Tollefson who formerly owned The Baraga

Drive-In for 22 yrs. This gave her the

opportunity to work at the Drive-In

for 15 years. She graduated from

L’Anse High School and has four

years of college education. Beth

has been very active in the school system substitute teaching, volunteering, and

serving as President of the CJ Sullivan PTO. She currently is serving on the L’Anse

Area School Board of Education. Beth indicated, “I applied for this job because I

strongly believe in the importance of education and enjoy working with children. I

hope to establish a strong working relationship with the students and help them

achieve their highest potential. I look forward to servicing the KBIC students.”

NMU’s 16th Annual “Learning To Walk Together” Powwow continued:

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BAY MILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

NISHNAABEMWIN PANE IMMERSION PROGRAM

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community - Baraga

Immersion Weekends 2008

Dates

Classes

Instructions

April 4, 5 & 6

May 30, 31, & June 1

June 20, 21 & 22

July 11, 12 & 13

August 8, 9 & 10

NP161—Ojibwe Immersion I, 8 cr.

NP162—Ojibwe Immersion II, 8 cr.

NP262—Listening Comprehensive II, 8 cr.

Barb Nolan,

Rhonda Hopkins

The program is designed to facilitate the language student’s acquisition of the Nishnaabe language by developing their ability to understand

the content of fluent speakers’ speech, respond to that speech appropriately and produce an advanced level of spontaneous Nishnaabemwin

speech.

The program is intended for students deeply interested in, and committed to acquiring ability to comprehend and speak Nishnaabemwin.

Guiding Principles for Immersion Instructors:

• The instructor will speak only Nishnaabemwin to the students and to other speakers.

• The instructor will make repeated, varied and reasonable attempts to facilitate the student’s understanding of what is being communicated in Nish•

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naabemwin.

The instructor will continually assure the students that listening in and of itself is crucial to Nishnaabemwin acquisition.

The instructor will never force students to speak Nishnaabemwin.

The instructor will respect that it is the student’s decision when and whether to speak Nishnaabemwin.

The instructor will never publicly correct nor criticize a student’s attempt to produce speech.

If a student produces speech that is grammatically incorrect, the instructor will continue as if the student made no mistake in speech production.

If a student produces speech that is factually incorrect, the instructor will restate correctly what the student was trying to say.

The instructor will continually assess the comprehension level of the students and make reasonable attempts to adjust the level of speech to accommodate the students.

Guiding Principles for Immersion Students

• The students will listen attentively to the instructor while fully understanding that active listening leads to comprehension, that comprehension

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eventually leads to speech production and that this process will be difficult until the students have actively listened to an immersion instructor for

at least 2,000 hours.

The students will make every effort to understand what the instructor is trying to communicate and will not become discouraged when unable to

comprehend.

The students will make reasonable efforts to increase their hours of active listening.

The students will make a good-faith effort to minimize their use of English in attempting to communicate.

The students will respect the wishes of other students who do not want to hear English, and will refrain from using English when communicating

with those individuals during class time.

The students are solely responsible for the decision of when and whether to speak Nishnaabemwin.

The students fully recognizes that their capacity to understand what is being said in Nishnaabemwin will exceed their ability to speak in Nishnaabemwin.

The students will never criticize other students nor publically correct another student’s speech production.

For More Information:

Call Geraldine Mantila, KBIC Culture Committee Chairman, 906-353-6623, Ext. 4134 or 906-353-7020.

KBIC members can take the class at no charge for tuition and fees. Students must also be enrolled at BMCC.

To register visit www.bmcc.edu or call Wade Teeple, Off-Campus Coordinator for enrollment/fees at 1-800-844-BMCC

Registration will take place at the first weekend of class, April 4-6, 2008.

Classes are held at the KBIC Cultural Building, Ojibwa Powwow Grounds, Baraga, MI 49908.

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Our Deepest Sympathy

VANESSA JOAN GAUTHIER

(February 13, 2008 - March 8, 2008)

Vanessa Joan Gauthier, infant daughter of

Melissa McSawby and Jamie Gauthier went to

be with an Angel of God on March 8, 2008, at

the Baraga County Memorial Hospital. Vanessa

was born February 13, 2008, in Hancock, Michigan, and although her time here was short, she

brought great joy and was loved very much by

her family. The short little time she was here

with us she was our everything, our world, our

angel. Everyone who met her couldn’t help but to fall in love and smiled the moment

they saw her. She will always be in our hearts with us until we see her again.

“Angel’s Hands: Hands that hold a little one, safe and snug upon their lap. Rocking when the day is done, or just in time to take a nap. Little treasures told in stories,

teaching right from wrong, or the sound of a whisper, have come to mean so much,

leaving precious memories forever. An angel’s hands gently held me, caressing me

with their love. Leaving behind a precious memory, of an angel’s sweet love.” author

unknown.

Surviving as her parents Melissa McSawby of L’Anse and Private First Class Jamie Gauthier who is stationed in Iraq; maternal grandparents Colleen and John

DeRoche of Zeba; paternal grandparents Cathy (Al) Shelifoe of Baraga, and George

Gauthier of Baraga; paternal great grandmother Joan Gauthier of Baraga, maternal

great grandparents William and Gretchen Emery of Zeba; great great uncle Jerry Lee

(Cindy) Curtis of Baraga; great aunt Jody Miller of Zeba; aunts and uncles Carmen,

Nellie, Josh, Tricia, Justin, LeRoy, Kyle, Rebecca and Trisan; several more aunts,

uncles, great aunts and uncles, and many cousins.

Preceded in death are maternal great great grandmother Alice Curtis, maternal

great grandmother Georgianna Emery; maternal great grandmother Beverly Miller;

paternal great grandfather LeRoy Gauthier.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, March 13, 2008, at the Jacobson Funeral

Home. Rev. John Henry officiated. The Jacobson Funeral Home of L’Anse assisted

the family.

SAMUEL L. SPRUCE

(November 4, 1935 - February 24, 2008)

Samuel L. Spruce, age 72, of Keshena, Wisconsin, passed away on February 24,

2008, at his home. Samuel was born on November 4, 1935, the son of the late Samuel and Margaret Spruce. Sam served in the United States Army during the Korean

War and was honorably discharged on January 25, 1957. On December 20, 1962, he

was united in marriage to Veronica Nunway in Shawano. After he moved to that area,

35 years ago, he worked as a Tribal Police Officer for the Menominee Tribe. He also

owned and operated his own trucking company with his sons and was employed at

Menominee Tribal Enterprise as a truck driver in the mill and later at the Menominee

Casino as a security guard. Sam and Vera were foster care parents for many children. Veronica preceded him in death in 1998. Sam was a member of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and the Menominee

Snowmobile Club. He enjoyed bowling and bowled on a number of different leagues.

He enjoyed shooting pool, playing bingo and slots, hunting, fishing, picking berries,

playing poker with family and friends, attending powwows and spending time with his

many children and grandchildren. He was a loyal Packer fan, Cubs fan, San Antonio

Spurs fan, and #17 Matt Kenseth was his favorite NASCAR driver.

Sam is survived by his children, Jerry (Girl) Nunway of Keshena, Samuel

“Oscar” (Kelly) Spruce Jr. of Oneida, Marvin "Zeb" (Toni) Spruce, Sr. of Green Bay,

Jeffrey "Razz" Spruce of Keshena, Violet (Allen) Ninham of Gresham, Carol (Bill) Tyler of Keshena, Debra (John) Spruce of South Branch, Margaret (Kurt) Spruce of

Keshena; special daughter, Theresa Penass; 21 grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; his special little buddies, Sam Bug, Tiny, Nevaeh, Ernie, Shay, Allie,

Bert; and two special granddaughters who cared for Grampa through his final days,

Sam Turtle and Lora Mouse. Sam is further survived by four sisters Eleanor Seppanen, Evelyn Holappa, Rosemary (Alex) Haataja, of Zeba, MI, and Barbara Mantila

of Baraga, MI, one brother, Ronald (Betty) Spruce of Zeba, MI; and one sister-in-law,

Elda Marie Dickie of Keshena. Sam was preceded in death by his wife, Veronica; his

son, Rick Nunway; two grandchildren, Jacqueline Nunway, Mitchell Richard Peters;

his parents; and three brothers, Robert Spruce, Russell Spruce and Kenneth Spruce.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, February 28, 2008, at the St. Anthony's

Catholic Church in Neopit, WI, with the Rev. David Kiefer officiating. Military Rites

were conducted by the Menominee American Legion Post #497 and the Veterans of

the Menominee Nation at the church following the service. Swedberg Funeral Home

in Shawano, WI, assisted the family with the arrangements.

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LESTER E. “OGIMAA-GIIZHIK” DRIFT JR.

(April 24, 1965 — March 18, 2008)

Lester E. "OGIMAA-GIIZHIK" Drift Jr., age 42, of L'Anse. Michigan, passed away

suddenly Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. He was born

in Duluth, MN, on April 24, 1965, the son of Lester E. and Karen (Strong) Drift Sr. Lester

attended school in Orr, Minnesota. He married the former Frances Chosa in Zeba, on

July 12, 1987. Lester owned and operated his own roofing company, Drift Roofing in

L'Anse. He was a member of the Bois Forte Indian Community in Nett Lake, MN, and

the L'Anse Area School Board. Lester enjoyed attending and participating in powwows,

coaching little league, bingo and playing computer chess.

Mr. Drift is survived by

his loving family; wife,

Frances, children, Alden

(Angela)

Connor

of

L'Anse, Dan (Beth) Connor of L'Anse, Tiara Drift,

Taylor Drift, Tiana Drift,

Trinity Drift, Tina (John)

Messer, Tanya Miller, and

Teresa Miller all of L'Anse,

eight grandchildren, his

parents, brothers Peter

(Lori) Drift, Mark Drift, and

Bart Drift, sisters Karlene

(Donald) Chosa, and Farrah Drift.

Numerous

nieces, nephews and

cousins also survive. He

was preceded in death by

his grandparents.

Traditional funeral services for Mr. Drift were

held on March 22, 2008,

at the Ojibwa Community

College

gymnasium,

Baraga, Michigan.

The

Reid Funeral Home of

L’Anse assisted the family.

Attention - All Tribal Youth, ages 16-18, interested in a Health career?

There is only three weeks left to apply to the American Indian Physicians Association (AAIP) to

be selected to participate in the 11th Annual National Native American Youth Initiative (NNAYI).

NNAYI is designed to better prepare American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN) high school students

to remain in the academic pipeline and pursue a career in the health professions and/or biomedical research. NNAYI’s curriculum is presented in a series of lectures, interactive workshops, and

field trips. Students learn about various health professions, college and medical school admission

process, financial aid resources and health care issues affecting AI/AN communities as our own.

Students will get the opportunity to network with AI/AN professionals and learn more about mentoring and shadowing opportunities with AAIP member physicians.

Eligibility

The AAIP will select 60 AI/AN high school students, age 16-18, to attend the 11th Annual Patty

Iron Cloud NNAYI program to be held June 21-29, 2008, in Washington, DC. Students planning to

enter health careers are eligible to apply. Students must have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA

(A= 4.0). Students will be selected on the basis of scholastic achievement, demonstrated interest

in the fields of health sciences or biomedical research, leadership skills and personal attributes.

The AAIP scholarship pays for lodging, most meals and travel expenses to and from Washington

DC..

NNAYI is not a summer camp! It is an intense enrichment program that consists of a rigorous

schedule of all-day sessions. You must be prepared to work hard and use your own initiative to

take advantage of this learning opportunity!

All information can be found at the www.aaip.org/programs/nnayi/nnayi.htm website. Copies of

applications are available at the Youth Programs offices. We will assist you in filling out your applications. Contact us at 353-4644 or 4643. Application deadline is April 18, 2008.

KEWEENAW BAY YOUTH COUNCIL

Regular Meeting, March 10, 2008

BOY’S NIGHT OUT

Call to Order- The regular meeting of the KBIC Youth Council was called to order by President, Tashina Emery, at approximately 7:45 p.m.

Present – Tashina Emery, President, Angelica Bogda, Vice President; and

Ethan Smith, Treasurer; were all in attendance. Members of the youth in attendance were: J. Chaudier, R. Voakes and D.J. Chaudier. Rez Runner practice

was also in session. Carole LaPointe, Youth Director, was in attendance.

Treasurer Report – Ethan Smith, Treasurer, gave a verbal report that $752 was

made at the Valentines Dance(s) on February 15th.

Secretary – DeAnna Varline, Secretary, was absent. Youth Director took the

meeting minutes.

Discussion – There was motion made by Ethan Smith to look into new lighting

and Dance equipment for the Youth Club. The Youth Director will get three bids

for this and present it to the committee at the next meeting. The attendance

drawing was held. Ethan Smith won a $25 gift card from Shopko. The next

drawing will be at the May 2008 meeting. Each person attending tonight will be

eligible for the next drawing. There are currently four Rez Runner Teams. Their

practice schedule is posted throughout the building and on the youth weblink at

www.ojibwa.com. The youth calendar is posted on the website too.

There is a sign-up sheet for the dances on Friday, March 14th. There is a

sign-up sheet for the NMU Powwow on Saturday. Everyone must be signed up

by Wednesday, March 12, 2008.

There is a TLC Conference in Stephenson, in April. Several youth signed up

to go. The next meeting will be on April 7, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. Carole LaPointe

talked about the NAIG (North American Indigenous Games).

KBIC Youth Boys Night out was held on Friday, March 7, and was great fun for all

who attended. Bill Jondreau, Irvin Smith and Gary Loonsfoot Jr. chaperoned the

group of twelve boys, ages four-twelve. The boys attended the Northern Michigan

Wildcats versus Ohio State college hockey game which was the first round of the

CCHA playoffs. Northern Michigan was beat four to three on this night but did win

the series — two games to one. The boys enjoyed dinner at the Coney Express, attended the hockey game and received an NMU mini hockey stick compliments of the

KBIC Youth Club.

Respectively submitted,

President, Tashina Emery

KBIC Diabetes Program Events

(Acting) Secretary for DeAnna Varline

Diabetic Foot Care Clinic

JESSICA KOSKI WINS FULL SCHOLARSHIP TO

SEMESTER IN WASHINGTON PROGRAM

Classes, practicum, Internship make up unique Washington, D.C. experience

Real World Political Training in the heart of our Nation’s Capital

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Jessica Koski, a junior at Michigan Technological

University, has been accepted to participate in the Native American Political

Leadership Program (NAPLP) at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., sponsored by AT&T. This program brings together undergraduate

and graduate Native American, Native Hawaiian, and Alaskan Native students from around the country for an intensive semester of coursework,

hands-on skills practicum with political professionals and meetings and

events with key national leaders and organizations. For example, a recent

group of NAPLP students met with Barry Jackson, Deputy Assistant to the

President and Director of the Office of Strategic Initiatives as well as Justice

Scalia of the U.S. Supreme Court, and Commissioner Michael Toner of the

Federal Election Commission. NAPLP students take advantage of their time

here by interfacing with National Indian Education Association, the Smithsonian Museum and the U.S. Congress. Students this semester will continue to meet with national leaders and organizations but with an added eye

toward the competitive Presidential election. Students are volunteering for

campaigns, attending events and rallies, and taking full advantage of their

time inside the beltway.

Koski has accepted an internship with the Office of Indian Affairs House

and will participate in the program’s legislative practicum in which she will

work as part of a team of students under the tutelage of a professional lobbyist in developing a lobbying plan for current revisions to No Child Left Behind.

The Semester in Washington Program offers undergraduate students the

opportunity to study and earn credit toward their degree at George Washington University while experiencing the nation’s capital and developing career

direction for their post-graduation endeavors. Fore more information on the

Semester in Washington, call 1-800-367-4776 or check the program’s web

site at http://www.semesterinwashington.org.

Care includes nail trimming and foot exam.

Friday, April 11th in the KBIC Dental Clinic.

To schedule an appointment contact Heather at 353-4546

or Kathy at 353-4519.

Best Western Lakeside Inn - Baraga, MI

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch is provided.

Thursday, April 17th : What Can I Eat?

Learn how you can earn a prize valued at $20 or greater!

For more information contact Kathy at 353-4519

or Heather at 353-4546.

Hatha

YOGA

Chair 3:00 p.m.

Floor 4:30 p.m.

8 Week Program

Starting April 21st

Mondays & Thursdays

Ojibwa Motel Chippewa Rooms

Registration is required. To register contact Heather at 353-4546.

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April 2008

Sun

Notice: There will be limited use of the Niiwin Akeea Youth Gym, beginning 4/6/08, as there will be MDOC Officer Cadet training taking place from 6:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. daily, Monday through Friday. Dates of use will be:

4/6/08 – 4/18/08. Please inquire with Youth Director, facility attendants, for any use of the gym. There will be

posted times for Open Gym and walking. Miigwetch for your cooperation during this time.

Mon

MDOC = Michigan Dept. of Corrections classes; ASP

= After School Programming, BCG = Baraga County

Gymnastics, FE = Future Entrepreneurs, RR1– Rez

Runners Team 1, RR2—Rez Runners Team 2, etc.

NOTICE: If there are no volunteers available for

Open Gym, it will be cancelled. No youth allowed in

the gym unattended! Volunteers wanted!

6 Regalia — 2-6pm;

BCG 4-7 pm; 4th grade

boys 2-4 pm; Open Gym

7-9

7 MDOC 06:30-15:30; ASP

13 Regalia — 2-6pm;

BCG 4-7 pm; 4th grade

boys 2-4 pm; Open Gym

7-9

14 MDOC 06:30-15:30;

3:30-5:30 pm; Youth Committee meets 5 pm; RR1 3:305:30 pm; RR2—6-7:30 pm;

RR3 7:30-9:30 pm

ASP 3:30-5:30 pm; Youth

Council meets 7 pm; RR1

3:30-5:30 pm; RR2—6-7:30

pm; RR3 7:30-9:30 pm

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

3 Language Table @

Ojibwa Resort, 7:00 pm;

4 Language Table @

OCC, 7:00 pm; ASP 3:305:30 pm; RR4—4-6 pm;

RR3—7:30-9:30 pm

5 4th grade Girls

Bball—8-9:30 am; 6th

grade girls Bball—

10-12 noon; Open

Gym 7-9 pm

9 MDOC 06:30-15:30;

10 Language Table @

ASP 3:30-5:30 pm; RR4— Ojibwa Resort, 7:00 pm;

MDOC 06:30-15:30; ASP—3:304:00-5:30 pm; RR2—5:30- 5:30 pm; 6th grade boys 3:307 pm; RR3—7:30-9:30

5:30 pm; 3rd grade girls 5-7 pm;

Open Gym 7-9 pm

pm; FE 5;30-7:30pm

11 Language Table @

OCC, 7:00 pm; MDOC 06:3015:30; ASP 3:30-5:30 pm;

RR4—4-6 pm; RR3—

7:30-9:30 pm

12 4th grade Girls

Bball—8-9:30 am; 6th

grade girls Bball—

10-12 noon; Open

Gym 7-9 pm

17 Language Table @

15 MDOC 06:30-15:30;

16 MDOC 06:30-15:30;

ASP 3:30-5:30 pm; BCG

ASP 3:30-5:30 pm; RR4— Ojibwa Resort, 7:00 pm;

4-9 pm; Karate 6-6:50 pm 4:00-5:30 pm; RR2—5:30- MDOC 06:30-15:30; ASP—3:305:30 pm; 6th grade boys 3:307 pm; RR3—7:30-9:30

5:30 pm; 3rd grade girls 5-7 pm;

pm; FE 5;30-7:30pm

Open Gym 7-9 pm

18 Language Table @

OCC, 7:00 pm; MDOC 06:3015:30; MDOC Graduation in gym

19 4th grade Girls

Bball—8-9:30 am; 6th

grade girls Bball—10-12

noon; Rez Runners GTB

Tourney; Hannahville

Headstart Powwow

25 ARBOR DAY! Language Table @ OCC,

7:00 pm; Decorate for

BHS Prom

2 ASP 3:30-5:30 pm;

1

April Fool’s Day;

ASP 3:30-5:30 pm; BCG

Brownies 6-7 pm; RR4—

4-9 pm; Karate 6-6:50 pm 4:00-5:30 pm; RR2—5:307 pm; RR3—7:30-9:30

pm; FE 5;30-7:30pm

8 MDOC 06:30-15:30;

Early Head Start Gym

Day 10-11 am; ASP 3:305:30 pm; BCG 4-9 pm;

Karate 6-6:50 pm

ASP—3:30-5:30 pm; 6th

grade boys 3:30-5:30 pm;

3rd grade girls 5-7 pm; Open

Gym 7-9 pm

20 Regalia — 2-6pm;

BCG 4-7 pm; 4th grade

boys 2-4 pm; Open Gym

7-9 REZ Runners Tourney at GTB

21 ASP 3:30-5:30 pm; RR1

3:30-5:30 pm; RR2—6-7:30

pm; RR3 7:30-9:30 pm

22 EARTH DAY! NMU

Earth Day Summit; ASP

3:30-5:30 pm; BCG 4-9

pm; Karate 6-6:50 pm

23 NMU Earth Day Summit; ASP 3:30-5:30 pm;

24 Language Table @

Ojibwa Resort, 7:00 pm;

RR4—4:00-5:30 pm; RR2—

5:30-7 pm; RR3—7:30-9:30

pm; FE 5;30-7:30pm

ASP—3:30-5:30 pm; 6th grade

boys 3:30-5:00 pm; 3rd grade

girls 5-7 pm; Open Gym 7-9 pm

27 BHS Prom, clean up

by 2 pm; Open gym 7-9

pm

28 ASP 3:30-5:30 pm; RR1

3:30-5:30 pm; RR2—6-7:30

pm; RR3 7:30-9:30 pm

29 ASP 3:30-5:30 pm;

BCG 4-9 pm; Karate 66:50 pm

30 ASP 3:30-5:30 pm;

Brownies 6-7 pm; RR4—4:005:30 pm; RR2—5:30-7 pm;

RR3—7:30-9:30 pm; FE 5;307:30pm

GTB Tourney (travel)

26 BHS Prom

Events occurring throughout KBIC are welcome to be listed. Please contact newsletter@kbic.nsn.gov to list your event. Events are more detailed FYI within the

newsletter. For up-to-date event listing, please visit www.ojibwa.com and click on

calendar. For Youth events (underlined) please contact 353-4643/Main Office at

Youth Club, or 353-4644 for the facility attendants or the Kitchen/craft rooms. Youth

calendar subject to change, please check out KBIC Youth Club website @

www.ojibwa.com

ABORIGINAL AUSTRALIANS VISIT NMU FOR INDIGENOUS SUMMIT

MARQUETTE—Northern Michigan University will host its first Indigenous Earth Day Summit on Tuesday, April 22

and Wednesday, April 23. All activities are free and open to the public. They will be held in the Great Lakes Rooms of

the University Center.

The summit will include films, roundtable action workshops and presentations on a variety of international Indigenous

environmental issues, such as Great Lakes health, the revitalization of traditional ecological knowledge and the impacts

of industrialism and climate change on Indigenous peoples and communities.

An Aboriginal Australian delegation will give keynote presentations during the event. Its members are part of an international Indigenous project called Traditional Knowledge Revival Pathways (TKRP).

“As Indigenous people, we have a responsibility to the earth,” said John Hunter of the Australian delegation. “The

earth is our mother; she gives us life and sustains us. We need to protect and heal our country and community in order

for future generations to exist. Only as united communities joined in local, regional, national and international alliances

can we rise to meet the environmental challenges of the 21st century.”

Hunter, who has worked with TKRP for two years, records traditional knowledge from Indigenous elders as a means

of restoring Indigenous traditions and revitalizing knowledge. He said the process brings Indigenous communities together by honoring the elders for their knowledge and re-involving the youth with their communities and cultural traditions.

“Our goal while in Marquette,” Hunter said, “is to gather support to assist our Anishinaabeg hosts and others to establish international links with Australian Aboriginal communities in an effort to record and maintain our traditional knowledge and apply it for the benefit of country and community. This is part of healing the pain and destruction of the past to

create growth that will help develop new sustainable lifeways based on the traditional wisdom of our ancestors in combination with contemporary technology.”

An Earth Day music jam is also planned with a performance on the traditional didgeridoo.

Even though there is no charge to attend, registration is recommended—and it is required for those planning to attend meals at the summit. For more information or to register, visit www.nmu.edu/nativeamericans or call 906-227-1397.

A full schedule, when available, also will be posted on the Web site. For more information about the TKRP, visit

www.tkrp.com.au.

The summit is sponsored by NMU’s Center for Native American Studies, Environmental Science Program and Office

of International Programs. The Aboriginal Australian Delegation is also part of NMU’s International Speakers Series.

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NO ASP, Rez Runners

OJIBWE DRUM SONGS

DOCUMENTARY PREMIERE,

April 4, 2008, 7:00 p.m..

Northern Michigan University,

Jamrich Hall 102

“Ojibwe Drum Songs” is a

documentary revealing a glimpse

into the life of one Ojibwe elder,

his stories and the songs that

come to life around the

drum. Blending story, song and

dance, the filmmakers portray

individual songs sharing with

viewers their lessons. The film

also follows the men, women and children who have

become family while singing together over the past

several years.

$5 general public. $3 students. Children FREE

A fry bread sale will also be held as a fundraiser

for the NMU Native American Student Association.

Sponsored by the NMU Sociology & Social Work

Department and hosted by the NMU Center for Native

American Studies.

For more information,

contact Dr. Michael Loukinen at 906-227-2041.

OJIBWEMOWIN

Iskigamizige Giizis — Maple Sugar Making Moon — April

NOTICE TO KBIC TRIBAL MEMBERS:

Tribal Members in Baraga County without

an address or fire sign, please contact

Donald Takala and one will be assigned.

The cost will be covered by the Tribal

Council.

Donald Takala, 911 Coordinator

12 N. Third Street

L’Anse, MI 49946

524-6911

baraga911@up.net

Meet Benjamin Ryan Shelifoe born

01/08/2008, to Lizbeth Ekdahl and

Gerry Shelifoe. Benjamin was 8 lbs. 2

oz. and was 21 inches at birth.

Meet Jermaine William Boshey born

03/07/2008, to Andrea Marie Strong

and Steven Boshey Jr. Jermaine was

6 lbs. 8 oz. and was 19 inches at

birth. Grandmother is Becky Chosa.

Meet Breanna Jondreau born

03/05/2008, to Elizabeth Sherman and

Jerry Jondreau. Breanna was 8 lbs.

1½ oz. and was 19½ inches at birth.

Third Moby Reunion,

Saturday, September 13,

2008, 12 noon—4 pm;

Grand Traverse Band

Benzie Tribal Center,

7282 Hoadley Road,

Benzonia,

Michigan.

Please bring your favorite dish to pass plus your

table service.

Don’t

forget your cameras,

family history and photos

to share. Please bring

$1 gift for our buddy

bingo table per person

attending. Thank you all

for the pictures and history of your families you

brought and told us

about previously. Your

gift of kinship and friendship makes our family

proud to know each and

everyone of you. See

you at the reunion: Cathy

Philo, 231-276-0048,

email :CPhilo504@hotm

ail.com.

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