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Susan LaFernier Receives Taimi Lynne Hoag Award Tribal Council Members: in Recognition of Environmental Stewardship Efforts Warren C. Swartz, Jr., President On March 23, 2010, Susan LaFernier re- William E. Emery, Vice-President ceived the Taimi Lynne Hoag Award in Chi- Susan J. LaFernier, Secretary cago, from the U.S. Environmental Protection Elizabeth (Chiz) Matthews, Asst. Secretary Agency Region 5 Tribal Caucus in recognition of her Environmental Stewardship efforts re- Eddy Edwards, Treasurer lated to protection of water, efforts to oppose Toni Minton sulfide mining, protection of natural resources, Elizabeth D. Mayo and other such efforts. Her acceptance Michael F. LaFernier, Sr. speech follows: “Good Morning, ANIN! I honor the great- Jerry Lee Curtis ness in you, and the Keweenaw Bay Indian Frederick Dakota Community sends you greetings. It is an Photo Credit: Ed Fairbanks, EPA Indian Environmental Gary F. Loonsfoot, Sr. honor and a privilege to be here this day with Office, Minnesota Tribal Liaison and Leech Lake Band Isabelle H. Welsh you, and I thank you so much for this award in member. From left to right; Jeff Besougloff, Associate Director, EPA American Indian Environmental Office; Taimi’s memory. It is exciting to visit your city, Stan Ellison Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community but I feel a little like a fish out of the water….I & Region 5 Tribal Caucus Co-Chair; Willie Harris, soon SPECIAL POINTS live by one of the greatest lakes in the world- to be Acting Director, EPA Region 5 Indian Environ- OF INTEREST: Lake Superior-and always have. mental Office; Susan LaFernier, KBIC Council Secre- • To receive this award brings feelings that I tary; Luke Jones Current Director, EPA Region 5 Indian April 10, 2010, Tribal Council Environmental Office (Luke will be leaving this position meeting can not begin to express. I do what I do be- in the near future). cause it is who I am, it is how I was raised, it is • LaFernier receives Taimi what I believe is my purpose, and it is enough Remember we have been given the gift of Lynne Hoag Award to know that rewards are waiting in heaven. our one Earth. This is our moment, go where • KBIC Inter-Tribal Youth Bas- There are also many, many people to thank. you may, search where you will. There is no ketball Tournament held This award belongs to them, my Tribe, Tribal easy road, and sometimes it will be a long, • HeadStart Field Trip—to the Council, and my Community. Thank you to steep road, but together, we can achieve suc- our Tribal President Chris Swartz for nominat- cess to allow our Earth, water, and creatures Sugar Bush ing me which was a surprise and a special to fulfill their purpose. May you find peace and • KBIC Aquaculture Program, thank you to Todd Warner, our Tribe’s Natural may God be with you until we meet again. looking forward and back Resource Director. He is great to work with, MIIGWECH.” • Drug Conviction Report and he takes the time to listen to my requests. Submitted by Todd Warner • DHHS Superior Spirit Award Winner for April • Deepest Sympathy • New Employees

KBIC HOLDS INTER-TRIBAL YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

KBIC Youth photo. KBIC Youth photo. Boys 18 and under Division Champions, “Vikings” Girls 18 and under Division Champions, “Lady Vikings 1” L-R Back Row: Coach Auddie Connor, Alden Connor, Nick Killian, L-R Andrea Heikkinen, Hailey Pelon, Paige Maskill, Gabby Mackey, Re- Brent Van Alstine, Gaven Picciano, Durwyn Chaudier. Front Row, L-R: becca Larson, Katie Schjoth, Brittany Nieskes, Shannon Fish, and Ra- LeRoy Gauthier, Justin Hartzog, and Dylan DeCota. chel Sutherland. Continued page seven. (1) Bezhig

APRIL 10, 2010 — TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING The Tribal Council held their regularly Michigan Indian Education Board, sup- a possible $350 scholarship) to attend scheduled Saturday Tribal Council meeting on ported by Elizabeth (Chiz) Matthews, ten clown school, supported by Frederick April 10, 2010, at the Ojibwa Casino Resort supported, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, one Dakota, five supported (Welsh, M. Conference Room. Warren (Chris) Swartz, Jr., absent (Curtis), motion carried. LaFernier, Emery, Dakota, Mayo), five presided over the meeting with William E. Em- Judy Heath, Tribal Social Services Director opposed (Minton, Matthews, Edwards, ery, Susan J. LaFernier, Elizabeth (Chiz) Mat- presented a resolution authorizing the Director Loonsfoot, S. LaFernier), 0 abstaining, thews, Eddy Edwards, Fred Dakota, Michael F. of the Tribal Social Services Department to one absent (Curtis), President Swartz LaFernier, Sr., Gary F. Loonsfoot, Sr., Eliza- submit applications to the U.S. Department of voted to support the motion to break beth D. Mayo, Toni Minton, and Isabelle Health and Human Services for payments the tie, motion carried. Helene Welsh present. President Warren from Title IV-E grant monies as defined under • Motion by Gary Loonsfoot, Sr. to ap- (Chris) Swartz, Jr. shared numerous Thank sections 470 through 479B of the Social Secu- prove a $600 donation for the Baraga You and For Your Information items addressed rity Act and to submit applications to the U.S. Cross Country Team for uniforms/ to Council. Reports were given for March Department of Health and Human Services for sweats, supported by Michael 2010, by Secretary Susan J. LaFernier (page payments from Title IV-B Subpart 1 and Sub- LaFernier, Sr., ten supported, 0 op- four), Treasurer Eddy Edwards (page three), part 2 grant monies as defined under sections posed, 0 abstained, one absent (Curtis), and CEO Larry Denomie III (page five). Coun- 421 through 439 of the Social Security Act. motion carried. cil passed the Department Head Reports for Motion by Elizabeth D. Mayo authorizing • Motion by Toni Minton to deny the re- February 2010. resolution KB-1743-2010, supported by quest for donation to support their pow- Todd Warner of Keweenaw Bay Natural Re- Toni Minton, ten supported, 0 opposed, 0 wow by the All Nations Veteran Council sources introduced Jon Magnuson of the Ce- abstained, one absent (Curtis), motion car- in Livingston County (near Brighton, dar Tree Institute to the Council. Mr. ried. MI) , supported by Elizabeth (Chiz) Mat- Magnuson, with his assistant Rick Pietila gave Secretary Susan LaFernier requested a thews, eight supported (Emery, Mat- a presentation of a greenhouse to be con- date be scheduled for a governmental em- thews, Edwards, Dakota, Loonsfoot, structed on the Keweenaw Bay Reservation. ployee grievance (#002-10). April 15, 2010, at mayo, Minton, Welsh), two opposed (S. The greenhouse will house native plants and 11:00 a.m. was scheduled. LaFernier, M. LaFernier), 0 abstained, be operative twelve months of the year. This Motion by Eddy Edwards to introduce one absent (Curtis), motioned carried. endeavor, which has been granted to the Ce- and schedule a second reading for Pro- • Motion by Elizabeth D. Mayo to deny the dar Tree Institute in cooperation with the U.S. posed Land Assignment Ordinance 2010- request of Indian Health Center Red Forest Service, NMU Dept. of Native American 02 and Proposed Mortgage Foreclosure Shawl Gala to be held at the Milwaukee Studies, and with additional funding provided and Eviction Ordinance 2010-03, supported Potawatomi Bingo/Casino facility, Eliza- by KBIC, has been given the name of ‘ The by Gary F. Loonsfoot, Sr., ten supported, 0 beth (Chiz) Matthews, ten supported, 0 Zaagkii Project .’ The 33’ dome will be ordered opposed, 0 abstained, one absent (Curtis), opposed, 0 abstained, one absent and will be installed behind the Keweenaw Bay motion carried. Motion by Elizabeth D. (Curtis), motion carried. Tribal Natural Resource building, which Coun- Mayo to waive the first reading of the Pro- • cil voting by secret ballot, chose as the location posed Land Assignment Ordinance 2010- Motion by William E. Emery to approve for this endeavor (voting results were: six for 02 and the Proposed Mortgage Foreclosure a donation of $1000 (if one wasn’t given the KBTNRD area, three for the Ojibwa Senior and Eviction Ordinance 2010-03, supported this FY) to Congressman Dale Kildee’s Citizen area, two for the Ojibwa Community by Gary F. Loonsfoot, Sr., ten supported, 0 re-election campaign, supported by College area). On August 31, 2010, there will opposed, 0 abstained, one absent (Curtis), Eddy Edwards, nine supported, be a dedication blessing ceremony, and a feast motion carried. Council scheduled the 2nd (Emery, S. LaFernier, Matthews, Ed- for ‘The Zaagkii Project,’ and a staff training reading for both ordinances on May 1, 2010. wards, Dakota, M. LaFernier, Loonsfoot, workshop will be held on September 1, 2010. Eddy Edwards brought forth the donation Mayo, Minton), one opposed (Welsh), 0 The 3rd Reading of the Title Ten Hunting, requests received in the month of March 2010. abstained, one absent (Curtis), motion Fishing, Trapping, and Gathering Ordinance • carried. Motion by Elizabeth D. Mayo to deny the • proposed amendment 2009-03 was held. Mo- request of Sarah Garver for the finan- Motion by Elizabeth D. Mayo to approve tion by Frederick Dakota to adopt the Hunt- cial assistance in any amount to attend the donation of $7000 for the Baraga ing, Fishing, Trapping, and Gathering Ordi- the Main Street Cosmetology School, County Lumberjack Days Celebration, nance 2009-03, supported by William E. Em- supported by Michael LaFernier, Sr., ten supported by M. LaFernier, Sr., ten sup- ery, ten supported, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, supported, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, one ported, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, one ab- one absent (Curtis), motion carried. An absent (Curtis), motion carried. sent (Curtis), motion carried. • Amendment, to the Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, • Motion by Isabelle Welsh to assist Dave Motion by Elizabeth D. Mayo to deny the and Gathering Ordinance 2009-03 was intro- Firestone with a $1000 donation to- donation request of Superiorland Soc- duced. Raccoons will be removed from the wards his request of $7,236 which is the cer to help pay off a debt that they bor- small game definition and would then be in the cost to install a solar heating powered rowed from the City of Marquette, sup- definition of other wild animals (other wild ani- system at his residence, supported by ported by Gary Loonsfoot, Sr., ten sup- mals may be hunted at any other time without Elizabeth D. Mayo, eight supported ported, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, one ab- bag limitation). As to trapping, raccoons re- (Emery, S. LaFernier, Matthews, Ed- sent (Curtis), motion carried. main in the fur bearing definition but may be wards, Dakota, M. LaFernier, Mayo, • Motion by Elizabeth D. Mayo to deny the trapped without any bag limitations; trapping Welsh), two opposed (Loonsfoot, request by the Marquette County Fair raccoons will still be subject to Title Ten sea- Minton), 0 abstained, one absent for a $10,000 donation to develop 4-H sonal bag limitations providing raccoons have (Curtis), motion carried. and Youth Projects, supported by Fre- become a nuisance on residential property by • Motion by Eddy Edwards to donate derick Dakota, ten supported, 0 op- causing damage of the property, can be $200 to the ROTC NMU Military Ball by posed, 0 abstained, one absent (Curtis), trapped anytime by or without the permission request of Cadet Paul Smith, supported motion carried. of the property owner without a license. Mo- by Michael LaFernier, Sr., nine sup- • Motion to deny the request of San Ber- tion by Frederick Dakota to approve the ported (Emery, S. LaFernier, Matthews, nardino County for Safety Employee amendment to the Hunting, Fishing, Trap- Edwards, Dakota, M. LaFernier, Mayo, Benefit, supported by Gary Loonsfoot, ping, and Gathering Ordinance 2009-003, Minton, Welsh), one opposed Sr., ten supported, 0 opposed, 0 ab- supported by Gary F. Loonsfoot, Sr., ten (Loonsfoot), 0 abstained, one absent stained, one absent (Curtis), motion supported, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, one ab- (Curtis), motion carried. carried. sent (Curtis), motion carried. • • Motion by Gary Loonsfoot, Sr., to deny President Swartz on behalf of Loretta Hugo Motion by Toni Minton to approve $300 the request for financial assistance for of the Ojibwa Senior Citizens presented the to Rebecca Rasanen for her senior travel by Felica Van Dyke, supported by request to appoint two delegates (interim/ class trip to Europe, supported by Isa- Eddy Edwards, ten supported, 0 op- alternate) with voting rights for a two year belle Welsh, ten supported, 0 opposed, posed, 0 abstained, one absent (Curtis), month term to the Michigan Indian Elder Asso- 0 abstaining, one absent (Curtis), mo- tion carried. motion carried. ciation Board. The Ojibwa Senior Citizens had • named Sandra Pittsley and Shirley McKasy to • Motion by Isabelle Welsh to reimburse Motion by Elizabeth D. Mayo to deny the the MIEA Board and are requesting their ap- Donald Stolp $600.78 for expenses re- request of Marquette Junior Yacht Club pointment by Council at the April 2010 meet- lated to the funeral of his brother, as he 2000, supported by Elizabeth (Chiz) ing. According to their by-laws, the Tribe shall had exhausted medical allocations pre- Matthew, ten supported, 0 opposed, 0 designate two delegates with voting rights for a viously, supported by Michael abstained, one absent (Curtis), motion two-year term. Motion by Frederick Dakota LaFernier, Sr., ten supported, 0 op- carried. to adopt the two resolutions for the MIEA posed, 0 abstained, one absent (Curtis), • Motion by Elizabeth (Chiz) Matthews to voting memberships with Shirley McKasy motion carried. approve the donation of $500 for the being the interim delegate and Sandra Pitt- • Motion by Elizabeth D. Mayo to deny Four Thunders Drum for the Spring sley being the alternate delegate on the Lisa Denomie’s request for $825 (minus Feast for the Breaking of the Waters, (2) Niizh

supported by Michael LaFernier, Sr., ten KBOCC to Honor Three Graduates Parker; Debbie Stabenow’s assistant, Patty supported, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, one Readinger; Congressman Dale Kildee and his absent (Curtis), motion carried. On Saturday, May 1, 2010, beginning at 2 assistant, Paxton Myers. This year Ojibwa • Motion by Gary Loonsfoot, Sr. to table pm in the Niiwin Akeaa Center Gymnasium, Community College’s shortlist included 1) full the request of Great Lakes Recovery Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College operational funding as appropriated from the Center for $349 to purchase one case of will honor three graduates at KBOCC’s annual Bureau of Indian Education, 2) PATH Red Road to Wellbriety Books, sup- Honors Convocation and Commencement (Promoting the Advancement of Tribal Health) ported by Elizabeth D. Mayo, ten sup- Ceremony. During this program, KBOCC will legislation to establish health programs at the ported, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, one ab- also honors students who have achieved post-secondary level at the tribal colleges, 3) sent (Curtis), motion carried. Dean’s List, Honor’s List, or Scholastic increased funding for Land Grant institutions, • Motion by Gary Loonsfoot, Sr., to do- Achievement Recognition during the 2009- and 4) establishment of a Tribal college spe- nate $500 to the American Legion Post 2010 academic year. Please join us in cele- cific student services program and native lan- 444 in Baraga, for brass markers and brating the accomplishments of each and guage program. flags, supported by Elizabeth D. Mayo, every student. The public is welcome! KBOCC students Ron Brunk and Chalsea Smith both spoke about their experiences and ten supported, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, Chris Chosa – Fall 2009 Graduate the opportunities available to them at a Tribal one absent (Curtis), motion carried. Chris graduated from KBOCC with his Associ- college and how it is positively impacting their Total donations approved $11,700.78. ate of Arts degree in Liberal Studies with an lives. In his trip report, Ron Brunk Council went into closed session with emphasis in Native American Studies. During “encourages any students reading this to stay KBIC members only for 2% requests review. his tenure with KBOCC, he was an active par- in school, study hard, and be the best person Upon returning to open session a motion was ticipant in student government and also partici- you can be. You never know where life will made. Motion by Eddy Edwards to direct pated in the MICUP (Michigan College and take you.” Brunk said he will never forget this the CEO and staff to seek all funding avail- University Partnership) program. Chris is cur- trip, and it will always be a great memory in his able for our Head Start and Early Head rently attending Michigan Technological Uni- life. Start programs, supported by Michael versity pursuing his degree in anthropology. In her trip report, Chalsea Smith talked LaFernier, Sr., ten supported, 0 opposed, 0 Betti Szaroletta – Spring 2010 Graduate about how she was able to tour our nation’s abstained, one absent (Curtis), motion car- Betti is graduating capitol and experience what she read in his- ried. with her Associate of tory books and saw in the movies. Smith re- ~ submitted by newsletter editor Applied Science de- ported of her visit with Congressman Dale gree in Early Child- Kildee, “That was the best visit overall. He hood Education. She MARCH 2010 TREASURER’S REPORT. really listened and showed interest in us. He previously acquired wanted to talk to us. He really loves the An- Activities Reported by the Treasurer, Eddy Ed- an associate’s de- ishinabe people. It was like we were old wards, for the month of March 2010. Treas- gree in elementary friends and not an appointment .” urer’s report was given verbally and tran- education from Chosa, Brunk and Smith visited the Senate scribed by the newsletter editor. Gogebic Community hearing room and listened to them talk about College but attended Today, I put on the agenda the donations Billy’s law. From there they visited the Smith- KBOCC to further her sonian Museum of the Native Americans. that came in throughout the month of March. educational background in working with pre- The donations for the month of February came Other popular visits included the Washington school aged children. Betti has three children Memorial, White House, Lincoln Memorial, to a total of $16,384, and those are all in the ages eleven, seven, and four. She hopes she minutes and in the Secretary’s report if you Vietnam Veterans Memorial and a sculpture has set an example for and inspired them to want to look for the specifics. Today, I also garden near the national mall. Smith enjoyed pursue their dreams. Betti is currently em- a few minutes ice skating there. put on the agenda the 2% distributions. I ployed at KBIC Head Start. know normally the 2% distributions go through KBOCC President Debbie Parrish also at- the end of March, and this is only early April, Ryan Koski – Summer 2010 Graduate tended the executive branch presentations and the March financial statements aren’t Ryan is graduating which included guest speakers Larry Echo ready yet, but I wanted to put this on the with his Associate of Hawk, Assistant Secretary Indian Affairs, Dept. agenda to get a discussion going. I wanted to Arts degree in Lib- of Interior; Jane Oates, Assistant Secretary, take the opportunity to get all of the Council to eral Studies. He was Employment and Training, Dept. of Labor; review all of the information that comes in from named Freshman of Charles Rose, General Counsel, Dept. of Edu- both Baraga and Marquette as sometimes it is the Year during the cation; Kim Teehee, Senior Policy Advisor for extensive, and it is a lot of money. I also in- 2008-2009 academic Native American Affairs, White House; and cluded on that summary a copy of the state- year, and he was Daniel Madzelan, Acting Assistant Secretary ment from the stipulation for entry of consent recently named Stu- for Postsecondary Education, Dept. of Educa- judgment that we agreed to along with other dent of the Year for tion. Tribes about what are the minimum guidelines the 2009-2010 aca- Parrish also requested support from the for distribution of 2% funds. I included a copy demic year. Ryan Michigan representatives to add Ojibwa Com- of each request, a summary of the request. I has participated in the MICUP program, stu- munity College to the land grant legislation in did not include every single piece of paper that dent government, and SNOWS (Student and order to obtain funding provided to other Tribal they submitted, but I submitted the primary Native Organization of Writers and Storytell- colleges and universities. Parrish said, “This information that each individual or group had ers). He is currently employed at the Ojibwa funding will provide us with additional re- submitted. I wanted to get the discussion go- Casino in Baraga. Ryan’s future plans are to sources for construction and operations.” ing whether or not we approve some amounts attend Michigan Technological University be- ~ submitted by Debbie Parrish ginning this summer. today, or we approve the final amount at a Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa ~ submitted by Megan Shanahan later meeting. I also wanted to remind Council Community College members to pay attention to their financial 111 Beartown Road statements. One particular area is the trust KBOCC student’s visit Washington DC E-mail: [email protected] funds and the value of those trust funds, with P.O. Box 519 the economy and how those are being af- KBOCC students, Html: www.kbocc.org fected. Another one would be the financial Ronald Brunk and Baraga, MI 49908 Tel: (906) 353-4600 Fax: 353-8107 statements for the Casinos and services and Chalsea Smith, re- their house profits and how those are doing in ______cently visited Wash- “Catch Your Dream Through A Superior Education” relation to projections. ington DC as part of The one thing that will be coming up soon the College’s student College Update is the review of the audit for 2009. I know the leadership program. crew had been here from Egghart and associ- Since Ojibwa Community College has re- The students were ceived initial candidacy status from the Higher ates, and I know one thing I am looking for- accompanied by ward to is the successful completion of those Learning Commission on October 1, 2009, KBOCC President several doors have been opened for the grow- audits. When that audit comes back, I expect Debbie Parrish and the council will review it. The results of the au- ing institution. KBOCC is now listed on the KBOCC photo. board member Robin Commission’s site and is authorized to utilize dit will tell us if the financial statements are Chosa. The trip is reliable. it’s mark of affiliation. The Commission’s an- made annually to meet with Michigan’s repre- nual meeting will be held April 10-13 in Chi- This is the basis of my report, just to tell sentatives to discuss the key priorities for the you what we have on the agenda, why I put cago. American Indian Higher Education Consor- On October 13, 2009, KBOCC was ap- some of this stuff on the agenda, and what we tium. hope to do. proved as a full voting member of the Ameri- The KBOCC delegation met with Congress- can Indian Higher Education. AIHEC is com- Respectfully given, man Bart Stupak’s assistant, Ernesto Falcon; prised of 35 Tribal colleges and universities Eddy Edwards, Treasurer Senator Carl Levin’s senior adviser, Jackie across the nation. AIHEC membership allows Continued page eight. (3) Niswi

SECRETARY’S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2010. Activities reported by the Secretary, Susan J. partment of Natural Resources and Environ- peace in the world, good health, happiness, LaFernier, for the month of March 2010. mental (MDNRE) on February 22, 2010, by and a blessed New Year. Todd Warner, NRD Director, regarding the ap- We also continue to recognize the richness I pray that everyone had a “Blessed Easter plication/permits to build Kennecott’s south of Native American contributions, accomplish- Holiday.” haul road, known now as the Woodland Road, ments, and sacrifices to the political, cultural, We all need to commit to do our part to pro- from the Yellow Dog Plains to Humboldt Town- and economic life of Michigan and the United tect our environment and change the world. I ship. The company plans to cross eight water- States. hope that you have been learning how to save ways including the Yellow Dog River, Mulligan Remember the Drug Tip Line number is and conserve energy to protect our Earth if Creek, Dead River, Middle Branch Escanaba 353-DRUG or 353-3784. The yellow banners you are able. I continue to emphasize that River, Wildcat Canyon, and more. According are around the reservation with this drug tip every month is “Energy Awareness Month,” to the company, thirty-eight acres of wetlands line number displayed. and our theme for the year is “Commit to Con- will be removed. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Ser- serve.” There are simple everyday conserva- During March 2010, the Tribal Council had vice and the Army Corps of Engineers sent tion measures we can all easily commit to. one Regular Tribal Council Meeting on March letters recommending that EPA deny the ap- There are also everyday measures we can do 6, 2010. This meeting is covered in the April proval of the permit for this road. EPA did is- to reduce air pollution, conserve water, re- 2010 Newsletter. Tribal Council held five Spe- sue a federal objection to the issuance of the duce/reuse/recycle/re-buy materials, and pre- cial Council Meetings. Following are the unap- permit. The MDNRE now has 90 days to ei- vent pollution in general. Once again, October proved motions in March. ther deny the permit or work with the applicant was Energy Awareness Month! This year’s to resolve the issues that have been raised. At the council meeting held March 4, 2010, theme, “A Sustainable Energy Future—Putting On March 11 and 12, 2010, KBIC, Huron the following actions were taken: All the Pieces Together” encourages you to Mountain Club, National Wildlife Federation, • Approved the meeting minutes of October see yourself as a piece of a large puzzle, fit- and the Yellow Dog Watershed Environmental 8, 22, 23, and 29, 2009; ting into the big picture, shaping our energy Preserve, Inc. filed Petitions for Review of Fi- • future and moving our nation toward energy Approved Resolution KB 1736-2010 Ac- nal Determination and Order of the Michigan independence. All of this information is avail- cess to Recovery (ATR) ITC Grant Appli- Department of Environmental Quality Con- able on the EPA.gov and energy.gov websites. cation; cerning Part 31 Groundwater Discharge Per- Thank you to everyone who cares and pro- • Approved the site at Sand Point for the mit No. GW1810162 and Part 632 Nonferrous tects our earth and water every day. It is our wind power feasibility study; Metallic Mineral Mining No. MP01 2007 in the responsibility: Tribes, residents, municipalities, • Defeated a motion to hire the two gaming Circuit Court for the County of Washtenaw. businesses, and visitors need to protect and commissioners who met the qualifications Chuck Brumleve and I attended the public restore the quality of Lake Superior’s (and all and decided to interview six applicants; informational meeting on March 11, 2010, at 7 of our lakes) waters, land, and wildlife. The • p.m. at the Westwood High School in Ish- Approved Resolution KB1735-2010 Weed lakes have always been and always will be peming with the MIDNRE that discussed a re- & Seed Year Four program Funding Appli- important to the quality of our life. quest by the Kennecott Eagle Minerals Com- cation; April 22nd is Earth Day! Remember to at- • pany to modify the groundwater discharge per- Approved the Ojibwa Community College’s tend the 2nd Annual Environmental Fair at the mit for the infiltration design for the Eagle Rock Board of Regent’s applications (two); Ojibwa Community College on Thursday, April Mine project that is related to the UIC • Approved Colleen DeRoche’s request for 22, 2010, from 3-6 p.m. It is sponsored by our (underground injection control) permit that re- vehicle repairs in the amount of $1,124.15; Natural Resources Department. quires approval by the EPA. Kennecott then • We have been working on the completion Approved the services agreement with Eco announced that they no longer needed the of the comprehensive plan, the updated per- Hatchery and KBIC; permit from EPA. KBIC has submitted a letter sonnel policies, and other policy concerns. I • Approved the course offerings from BSA (3 to EPA officials explaining our concern and the attended the Department Head meeting on tracks-Building Science Academy on how numerous reasons that this modification would March 16, and it was very informative with to conserve energy); still require Kennecott to acquire a UIC permit. many issues being discussed. Other Council • Offered the position of Project Manager to Please continue to call/write your elected members and I also attended two of the meet- Bruce LaPointe and offered the wage of officials and Governor, and tell them that the ings with Custom Chassis, Inc. with various $58,000. short term benefits are not worth the harmful other Baraga County businesses to promote long term effects on our health, rivers, Great At the council meeting held March 11, economic development in our area that have Lakes, woods, and wild places because of the 2010, the following actions were taken: been reported on in the L’Anse Sentinel. great potential for acid mine drainage. Please • Approved changing the Health Insurance We continue to have monthly meetings with call me or write if you would like to review the for the Enterprises to CB15 with $30/$30 our employee wellness group and our Blue National Wildlife Federation’s DVD “Mining office visits/chiropractic and emergency Cross representative/Employee Benefit Madness, Water Wars: The Great Lakes In services to $150 co-pay; Agency. The official name for the Task Force The Balance.” • Approved changing the Health Insurance is: W.H.I.P.P. (Wellness, Health, Intervention, April 1 was CENSUS DAY and if you were Prevention Program). The members of the for the Government to CB15 with $30/$30 not contacted, there is still time to fill out a task force also developed a mission statement office visits/chiropractic and emergency census form. On March 24, Robin Chosa re- that reads: “The Keweenaw Bay Indian Com- services to $150 co-pay; ported that 35-40% of our Tribal members • munity Wellness, Health, Intervention, Preven- Approved all 21 commercial fishing appli- have responded. Great Job! Remember — tion Program (W.H.I.P.P.) is dedicated to im- cations pending boat safety inspection, “Indian Country Counts, Our People, Our Na- proving and maintaining the general health outstanding catch reports, HAACP training, tions, Our Future!” and well being of our employees, dependents, and payment of violations/fines; Finally, I had the distinct pleasure of attend- and community members. Our goal is to pro- • Approved IDI from Marquette as the archi- ing the 2010 EPA Indian General Assistance vide information, activities, motivation, ser- tect for the Early Childhood Education (GAP) Program Conference on March 23, in vices, and recognition to enhance the ability of Center project and the KBIC agreement Chicago, Illinois, with Todd Warner where I people to better manage their own health, im- between owner and architect as pre- received the 2009 Taimi Lynne Hoag Environ- prove their quality of life, and reduce their risk sented; mental Stewardship Award that President of disease and injury. Positive lifestyle • Approved additional funds/budget modifi- Swartz nominated me for. I told them that this choices develop a culture that is focused on cation for Fund #545 Special Projects for award belongs to you, my Tribe, Tribal Coun- celebrating and improving the quality of life for $49,649; cil, and my Community for all of your contin- all. It is never too late to encourage positive • ued hard work with taking care of our gift—our Approved the service quotation from the lifestyle changes that will help us live longer, one earth. We all have a purpose, this is our Ceridian Corporation (Employee Assis- healthier, happier lives. On March 25, the moment, go where you may, search where tance Program Services) and the agree- Task Force and volunteers sponsored a you will, and together we can achieve success ment for products and services pending “Nutritious Pot Luck Luncheon” at the Ojibwa to allow our earth, water, and creatures to fulfill the attorney review for $17,634.84; Conference Room for the government and en- their purpose. Miigwech. Todd, George Beck • Approved the Women’s Retreat Contract; terprise employees which promoted March as for LVD, and I, also met with Tinka Hyde and • Approved the use of the field behind the Nutritious Month. Employees were given addi- her staff regarding water monitoring around Casino by the Baraga Volunteer Fire De- tional time at lunch to attend. Also they were the proposed mine sites. partment for the Mud Drag races on May asked to bring their recipes to be included in Remember to continue to pray for and 22; an “Employee Nutritious Recipe Cookbook” honor all of our veterans, service men and • and prizes were also given. A similar event Approved Nanette Beck’s request for women, and their families. Also remember will be held at the Marquette Casino. Thank $1,329.17 for moving expenses; those who are ill, have lost loved ones in the you to everyone who prepared, setup, and • Defeated a motion for additional funds for last year, our economy struggles, and for all of cooked for the luncheon. Be watching for spe- vehicle repairs for Colleen DeRoche in the the people who have been affected by the re- cial events/healthful information every month. amount of $295.54; cent earthquakes around the world. Let us be Comments were sent to the Michigan De- • Approved moving the regular Tribal Coun- thankful for our beautiful area, and we pray for (4) Niiwin

cil meeting date from April 3, to April 10, Manufacturing, ULC, and WMS Gaming, To be added to the mailing list or to correct due to the Easter holiday; Inc. manufacturer/distributor licenses; your mailing address , contact the enrollment • Tabled a request from Turtle Island Cul- • Approved the denial of employee gaming office at (906) 353-6623 ext. 4113. tural Services, Inc. until more information license KB-007-10 Action #027-2010. To place an ad, submit an article, or relate infor- is received. mation or ideas on possible articles contact Respectfully submitted, Lauri Denomie at [email protected] At the council meeting held March 18, Susan J. LaFernier, Secretary or call 906-201-0263. 2010, the following actions were taken: • Approved Resolution KB 1737-2010 ARRA CEO REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2010. Cooperative Agreement with the Baraga County Road Commission (paving project); On March 9, an option for Employee Assis- Council approved the hiring of Bruce La- • Approved the ATSDR (Agency for Toxic tance Program services was presented. The Pointe to serve as the Tribe’s Project Man- Substances and Disease Registry) of the Tribe was under contract with North Star Em- ager. He began in the position on March 15 U.S. Department of Health & Human Ser- ployee Assistance Program & Life Counseling and has settled in to his crowded quarters vices License Agreement for publication of Center through the end of March. On March nicely. He is currently in an office with his em- the Sand Point Brownfield Cleanup infor- 11, Council approved moving forward with ployee, Clayton Ekdahl, Special Projects and mation; contracting services for an Employee Assis- Safety Coordinator. Within the next few weeks • Approved the Confidentiality Agreement tance Program with Ceridian Corporation. some relocation of staff will take place. Gregg between KBIC and Custom Chassis, Inc.; Contract negotiations are ongoing and EAP Nominelli, Economic Developer, will be moving • Approved Jennifer Misegan and David services to employees are suspended pending out of the Planning and Development building Rantanen as Gaming Commissioners; finalization of a contract. This matter will be and moving into the Anokii Center located at • Enterprise Grievance Hearing #001-10. further discussed later today. the industrial park. Gregg and his staff will Approved to overturn the decision of the Plans continue to be developed for the con- continue to provide business services as well General Manager, remove the suspension struction of the solid waste transfer station as lead economic development opportunities from his record and return his back pay; which will be located at KBIC’s industrial park. for the Tribe. Bruce and Clayton will move Preliminary design and site selection is nearly from their current office site located at the • Sales Tax Case: Approved the stipulation completed and bidding for the project is esti- Tribal Center to the Planning and Develop- to entry of consent judgment and order the mated to take place within the next 60 days. ment building located on US41 in Baraga dismissal with prejudice between KBIC Indian Health Services is providing design and where Jason Ayres, Realty Officer and Roads and the State of Michigan and all listed engineering services for the project. Options Specialist, and Ken Marshall, GIS Specialist and authorize the President to sign. for moving the solid waste to a landfill are also are located. The offices will continue to be At the council meeting held March 19, being worked on. Once the options are for- referred to as Planning and Development. 2010, Council attended a Business Develop- malized the matter will be brought before The Anokii Center will become the Economic ment Workshop at the Chippewa Room— Council for consideration. Development and Business Resources Cen- Ojibwa Casino with speaker Lance Morgan, A bi-monthly governmental department ter. CEO from Ho-Chunk, Inc. and presented/ head meeting took place on March 16, and The Tribal Police and Conservation depart- sponsored by Tracey Fischer First Nations provided staff the opportunity to discuss rele- ments have relocated. The former KBIC Tire Oweesta Corporation and the U.S. Depart- vant issues. President Swartz attended the facility located on US41 just north of the Pines ment of Justice, Community Capacity Devel- meeting and provided updates relating to Convenience Center is their new home. The opment Office. Council activities. The next meeting will occur Tribal Maintenance Department renovated the At the council meeting held March 25, 2010, in May. facility and has done an outstanding job, such the following actions were taken: On March 17, Sarah Smith, Assistant CEO, that it wouldn’t be recognized. Dale Dakota, • Approved the proposed KBIC newsletter and I traveled to Sault Ste. Marie to meet with Chief of Police, is satisfied with the facility for guidelines; Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan staff to further the most part and likes the change in location. • Approved the 2010-2011 Blue Cross em- discuss the transitioning of the Head Start and There are some additional renovations which Early Head Start Programs to KBIC. Based on need to take place and Arlan Friisvall will be ployee portion rates; • the information gathered at the meeting and bringing that issue forward in the near future. Approved to direct the President and CEO/ correspondences since, Sarah and I need to The offices where the police and conserva- Staff to pursue and negotiate a compact further discuss the issue, and we are on the tion were located at the Tribal Center will be- extension with the Governor/State of agenda today in closed session. We will pro- come the Community Assistance Program of- Michigan; vide an update and seek direction in moving fices. Debbie Picciano, Director of the pro- • Approved the authorization of a cash forward with the project. gram, will be enhancing the services she cur- match of $16,000 and authorize the Presi- On March 25, a Nutritious Pot Luck Lunch- rently offers to include a food pantry, weatheri- dent to sign the grant and a letter of sup- eon was held in the Ojibwa Resort Conference zation materials, job skills building opportuni- port for the ANA/GIS (Geographic Informa- Rooms. Employees were encouraged to par- ties, and seasonal clothing for the needy. It tion System) application; ticipate by bringing in a nutritious dish and, if will take a little while to build the services but • Approved the low bid of Haataja Truck’n they were willing, their recipe. The food was once completed will offer needed services in for the Commodity Foods Center sewer very good and many positive comments were our community. line project; given regarding the event. The recipes that The THPO staff will be relocating in the • Approved funding for Toni Minton and were provided will eventually become part of a next few weeks. Summer Cohen and Joe Brenda Brunk, immersion class students cookbook that will be distributed to employees. Jacker who are currently located in tiny office with Bay Mills Community College for The Ojibwa Casino Marquette staff has at the Cultural Center will relocate to the office $298.83 because they are not eligible for planned their pot luck event for April 9. Prize space currently used by the Community Assis- the Pell Grant; drawings were conducted for those who pro- tance Program. • Approved interviewing Dale Shalifoe and vided a dish. As always, if anyone has questions, con- Michael Cardinal for the Executive Director The WHIPP Task Force is finalizing plans cerns, or issues that the CEO’s office can as- of the Gaming Commission; for the April event which is in conjunction with sist with, please don’t hesitate to stop, e-mail, • Approved that the Tribal Council waive the Cancer Awareness. The details of that event or call. reading of the minutes of the Tribal Council which should prove to be quite fun will be out Respectfully submitted, meeting held on March 18, 2010, regard- very soon. Larry J. Denomie, III, CEO ing the adoption of the motion by the Tribal Council which approved the Stipulation To Entry of Consent Judgment and Order of Zeba Indian Mission PROTECTING YOUR Dismissal with Prejudice in KBIC v. Robert SKIN THIS SUMMER J. Kleine, Treasurer of the State of Michi- United Methodist Church gan; et. al., United States District Court, “We welcome each of you to our worship services, at 9:00 a.m. each Sunday.” With beach and camping weather just Western District of Michigan, Civil File No. around the corner it’s time to look into products Pastor: Rev. John Henry 2:05-CV-0224; which would enhance your enjoyment of the • Church office 524-7939 Parsonage 524-7936 Approved budgets #09.70.755 and outdoors. Two items commonly used in sum- #09.70.630 for the Child Development We will begin to clean our cemeteries and mer activities are: sunscreen and insect repel- Center; please help as we prepare to remember our veter- lent. Now would be a good time to find some ans and loved ones on Memorial Day. There will Gaming Commission — ecologically friendly products which would • be a service and ceremony/picnic feast on Memo- Approved the Baraga Fire Department’s rial Day—May 31st. Please continue to help clean benefit your health and our environment. Class I Social Gaming License Action our roadsides and everywhere. Miigwech every- The Department of Health and Human Ser- #020-2010; one! vices Report lists solar ultraviolet radiation as a • Approved Actions #021 through #027-2010 Remember all of the special women in your "known human carcinogen ." A few facts from Game Removals and Installations, renewal lives on Mother’s Day—May 9th. They are spe- The Skin Cancer Foundation: Skin cancer is of Higgins Bingo Supplies, Inc., Spielo cial! the most common form of cancer in the United Continued page eleven. (5) Naanan

May 2010 Calendars Events May 1 — Regular Saturday Coun- cil Meeting, 10 a.m.; KBOCC Graduation May 7 — Deadline to apply for In- terim Program May. 9 — Mother’s Day May 12 — Nurse’s Day May 15 — Armed Forces Day May 19 — Veterans meeting, 7 p.m. May 31 — Memorial Day, Tribal Gov’t Offices closed ~ submitted by newsletter editor

Events occurring throughout KBIC are welcome to be listed on the Calendar of Events. Contact [email protected] to list your events. Some events are more detailed FYI within the newsletter. For up- to-date event listings, visit Newsletter photo. Newsletter photo. www.ojibwa.com and click on calendar. For Youth events , see @ www.ojibwa.com, Bruce LaPointe, Sr. has been hired as the Karin Andrus has been hired as the KBIC, click on youth club, or contact 353-4643/ Tribe’s Project Manager. Bruce’s background OVW, Survivor Advocate. Karin states, “I am Main Office at Youth Club, or 353-4644 for the facility attendants or the Kitchen/craft includes Construction/Project Management, happy to be here and look forward to learning rooms. Grant Writing/Administration, Strategic Plan- and growing with this program. My husband, ning, Budgeting, Procurement/Purchasing, Bill and I reside in Bruce Crossing where we Negotiated Rule Making (HAHASDA), and have raised four children. We have five Infrastructure: Water & Sewer Distribution. grandchildren. Prior to this position, I was Bruce is a licensed Michigan Residential employed by Gogebic Community Mental KBIC FOSTER HOME Builder and a certified Journeyman Carpenter Health at the drop in center and as a home RECRUITMENT DINNER & Hazardous Waste. He has twenty-nine based social worker. I have earned two de- years of business experience in manage- grees from NMU, a bachelor of science in WHEN: WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 2010 TIME: 6-8 p.m. ment, supervision, construction, maintenance psychology and a bachelor of social work. I WHERE: KBIC BINGO HALL and modernization operations of residential enjoy exploring the outdoors with my dog Please RSVP by Friday, May 7, 2010. Call Nancy at and commercial projects. His background Dweeb and reading. I am teaching myself to KBIC Tribal Social Services at 353-4201. includes the coordination and execution of crochet. I also enjoy learning and am inter- WHO SHOULD ATTEND : management activities, including strategic ested in taking an Ojibwa language course. I COMMUNITY MEMBERS INTERESTED IN FINDING OUT planning, budgeting, scheduling, training, in- look forward to providing services to and MORE ABOUT FOSTER PARENTING. SPONSORED BY: KBIC INDIAN CHILD WELFARE-JUSTICE ventory, record keeping, project analysis and educating the community on survivor issues.” COMMITTEE AND TRIBAL SOCIAL SERVICES financial reporting. Bruce is the son of Marjorie and Donald A. LaPointe and was raised on the reservation The DHHS Superior Spirit Award Winner for April. with his sister, Carole. He graduated from Angela Kelly is the DHHS Superior Spirit Award winner for Baraga High in 1974. Bruce is a single father April. Angela was nominated by a co-worker who stated, of three children, Matt, who is an 18-year-old “Angela works very hard completing her duties and is always senior at Sault Ste. Marie High School, and ready to help out her co-workers. She has done a great job has been recently accepted at Michigan Tech training and implementing Electronic Health Records.” for the fall, Bruce Jr. is 14-years old, and Angela received a beaded lanyard for her name badge and Courtney is 12-years old. is able to park in the spot specifically designed for the DHHS Superior Spirit Award winner. Congratulations, Angela Kelly!!

HEAD START FIELD TRIP TO THE SUGAR BUSH

DHHS photo. A Poem by Adam Lussier “I am frightened,” she said. “I get so close, my heart quickens, my palms get wet. It is so intense, then it’s over. Suddenly, it starts over again. It’s an excitement, this anticipation of something about to happen. I take a deep breath, I can’t look. My mind starts to race faster and faster, I can’t hear anything, but my heart beating loud. Once again it’s over. Somebody hollered BINGO, bummer.”

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 Head Start photo.. • Email: [email protected] “Your Children…Our Priority” KBIC Tribal Head Start’s field trip on March 22, 2010, brought them to Ron Spruce’s We provide the following services: sugar bush. Two separate groups visited Spruce’s sugar bush where they learned about the process. • Establishment, Enforcement and • Location of Custodial and Modification of Child Support Orders Non-Custodial Parents Mr. Spruce showed them how to tap a tree and explained how the sap runs up a tree • Paternity Establishment • Community Education rather than down the tree. He brought them down to the sugar bush where he had some sap boiling where he explained how syrup was made. Each child received some maple tp://www.kbic-nsn.gov/html/ocss.htm sugar candy that Mr. Spruce had made. (6) Ningodwaaswi

KBIC INTER-TRIBAL YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT continued :

The KBIC Youth Programs held an Inter-Tribal Youth Basketball Tournament the weekend of April 9—11. The double elimination tournament was broken down into two divisions — Boys 18 & under and Girls 18 & under. There were a total of eleven teams competing. Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe sponsored four teams, Lac Vieux Desert sponsored two teams, Baraga High School sponsored two girls’ teams and one boy’s team, and Keweenaw Bay sponsored two Rez Runner Teams. The games began Friday evening, April 9 th and continued throughout the day on Saturday. Sunday closed the tournament with Championship games being held Sunday morning. All participants received Tournament T-shirts and trophies were awarded to the Runner-up and Champion teams. Cheryne Clement, KBIC’s Youth Coordinator stated, “Everything went really well this weekend. We had a lot of people from the Community come to watch, and it was great to see the kids compete against youth from other Michigan tribes. Hopefully, we can make this an annual event!”

KBIC Youth photo.

Category — 16-18 year old girls team, KBIC Rez Runners vs. LVD. Point guard Gabrielle Picciano looks for a pass against an LVD player, as teammates Paige Chosa, #54, and Jade Chaudier, #35, position to get open. The KBIC Girls lost in the Third Place game against LVD early Sunday Morning. Members of the KBIC Rez Runners Girls team includes Jade Chaudier, Brooke Chaudier, Deanna Var- line, Ginger Shelifoe, Gabrielle Picciano, Tashina Emery, Angelica Bogda, and Paige Chosa. They were coached by Danika Strong.

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May—National Foster Care Month tentimes foster children, especially those who sessment or be actively in counseling were fostered later in life, become angry with through the health clinic. Defendant is to Have you ever seen the ad in the L’Anse their situation and act out. They often times sign a release of information with the pro- Sentinel, “Looking for a few good people to become adjudicated delinquent juveniles. vider for the probation officer to monitor become foster parents.” If you have, then They have, in my opinion, become bitter about compliance. have you ever wondered why a Social Service their situation because they understand that it 5. 90 days jail, 60 days suspended pending Agency would advertise for foster parents? is not normal. They have memories of their completion of all terms of probation, 30 Foster care is a service provided to the en- parents and do not understand why they can- days jail. Defendant will be financially re- tire community by good caring people who de- not be with them. This is really no fault of the sponsible for the costs of tether/lodging sire to make the lives of a single child or group foster care system; it is merely an outcome of and any expenses incurred while lodged. of children better so that they can continue to certain circumstances. Not all foster care 6. 12-18 months of standard alcohol and drug grow and mature and eventually become pro- placements turn out this way. I would have to restricted probation with a $10 monthly ductive citizens. It is a service provided to the say that the majority do not. Most foster par- fee. Defendant will be tested randomly for entire community because it benefits our entire ents find their work very rewarding. They alcohol and drug use, and the Defendant community. come away with the feeling that they made a will be financially responsible for the costs When a child is taken into care there are difference in the life of a child. It is not for eve- associated with drug and alcohol testing. underlying reasons for that happening. It usu- ryone though. 7. Defendant is banned from the Pressbox ally happens when the Court makes a finding May is National Foster Care Month. Our Lanes & Lounge and the Casino through- that a child has been neglected or abused. By community, also with all of Baraga County, is out her term of probation. far the majority of neglect and abuse cases we always in need of foster parents. Hopefully, I see in our Court system involve substance have helped to explain to you why they are KBOCC Update continued : abuse. This comes as no surprise because “looking for a few good people to become fos- the institution to be eligible for funding from the the majority of the Court’s criminal caseload ter parents.” American Indian College Fund. To date, also involves some form of substance abuse. ~ submitted by Bradley T. Dakota, Chief Judge KBOCC has received operational funds to as- A child can also come into foster care when sist with accreditation, professional develop- the child’s parents are unable to care for them DRUG CONVICTION REPORT ment, and student scholarships. or cannot meet their needs. These cases are In a continuous effort to To be eligible for funding from the Bureau considered “child in need of care” cases. Un- reduce the illegal use of of Indian Affairs, KBOCC has to undergo a der either situation, the foster care system is controlled substances in our feasibility study from the Bureau of Indian Edu- called upon to provide these children with a community, the Drug Task cation office. The thirty page application was home where they can feel safe, secure, and Force has requested the submitted to the BIE in January and a review most of all loved. publication of pertinent in- visit is scheduled for April 27, 2010. Funding I have always had great respect for foster formation regarding any is anticipated for 2011 which is approximately parents, and over the years, I have met many convictions of the Controlled Substances sec- $5800 per Indian Student. of them. It takes a special person to open the tion of the KBIC Tribal Code §3.1706. The The Department of Education application door to their home and ultimately their heart to Tribal Court has agreed to comply with the process for Title IV funding has begun for par- a child from another family. It is this particular Drug Task Force’s request and will publish a ticipation in the Federal Student Financial Aid act of kindness that impresses me the most Drug Conviction Report on a routine basis. Program. It is anticipated that federal student about foster parents. Dave Varline, case # 10-038, controlled aid will be available Fall 2010. This will ex- Once in the foster care system, the Social substance (possession - marijuana) – 3rd pand scholarships for all students. KBOCC Services Department monitors the foster offense staff will be attending the mandatory training placement and reports back to the Court on a Sentenced on 04/06/2010 to: conducted by the Dept. of Education in Phila- regular basis. The Court conducts review 1. $1500 fine. delphia at the end of May. hearings regarding the child every 90 days. At 2. 12 - 24 months probation with a $10 The next step is to seek Land Grant Status these hearings, the Court is informed about monthly probation fee. Probation is to run for the College. While in Washington D.C. re- the child’s mental and physical health, their concurrent with other case #10-039. cently, this request by Tribal Council resolution behavior, academic performance, and their 3. 180 days jail, 150 days suspended and the was made to initiate a senate bill adding Ke- social skills. Relationships between the foster Defendant is to serve 30 days jail, with weenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College to child and each person in the foster family are credit for 17 days served. The Defendant the list of eligible institutions. Michigan repre- also issues that are considered. will be responsible for the costs of any sentatives supported the request and lan- It is very common for grandparents to be- lodging. Jail time is to run concurrent with guage will be developed to sponsor the bill. come foster care providers to their grandchil- case #10-039. KBOCC President Debbie Parrish met recently dren. While it is still unfortunate for foster chil- 4. The Defendant is to obtain a substance with Congressman Bart Stupak at the L’Anse dren to have to endure, it does lessen the abuse screening and follow the recom- Village Hall to discuss the matter. emotional trauma of having to deal with mendations of that screening until suc- Three students, Cynthia Knapp, Ethan strangers. It also follows along with our tradi- cessfully completed. Smith, and Raymond Cadreaus attended the tional ways of utilizing extended family for the 5. The Defendant is to obtain a mental health annual AIHEC conference in Phoenix, Arizona, care of our children. This is something that assessment and follow the recommenda- on March 20-23. Knapp received the Coca has been going on for generations in Tribal tions of that assessment until successfully Cola Scholarship from the American Indian communities and is now being recognized in completed. College Fund. Ryan Koski was nominated as the State of Michigan as a practical and fund- 6. The Defendant is subject to random drug this year’s Student of the Year and will receive able placement option. and alcohol testing and will be responsible a monetary award. Foster care is meant to be a temporary fix. for the costs of those tests. With a grant from the USDA Rural Develop- The purpose is to provide the child with imme- 7. The Defendant is to report daily to the Pro- ment, KBOCC is setting up a woodshop at the diate protection from their home environment. bation Officer upon release from jail. Ojibwa Industrial Park. Training will be offered During the child’s stay out of the home, Pro- 8. The Defendant may be released from jail in basic woodshop, finished carpentry, cabi- tective Services works with the parents to ad- to work with the Beartown Firefighters if he netry, and special projects. The 120 hour dress the issues that led to the removal of their is called out on a fire. course will begin May 3, and will be held Mon- child or children. Reunification of the family is Annette Emery, case # 10-016, controlled day through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 always the goal. Sometimes that goal cannot substance (possession - Hydrocodone) – p.m. be achieved for different reasons. By law the ~ submitted by Debbie Parrish 2nd offense Court cannot terminate parental rights to a Sentenced on 04/13/2010 to: child for two years. Once all parental rights are terminated, a child can become eligible for 1. $1,000 fine. adoption. 2. Defendant is to be reassessed by her sub- stance abuse counselor and is to comply Studies have shown that children need to ATTENTION KBIC MEMBERS: The following with the recommendations of that screen- feel safe, secure, loved, and have sense of Committees/Boards have vacant seats: ing/assessment until successfully dis- permanency in their everyday lives in order to Health Board – 1 seat properly develop. Right now foster care is the charged. Defendant is to sign a release of Cultural Committee – 3 seats best option for that. information with the provider for the proba- Foster care does not always live up to eve- tion officer to monitor compliance. Application due date is May 14, 2010, 4:00 3. Defendant is to attend two AA, NA, or ryone’s expectations. If you consider only p.m. food, shelter, safety, and proving the opportu- Smart Recovery meetings weekly and is to Please submit an application (located in nity for schooling, foster care does work. The provide proof of attendance to the proba- Peggy Minton or Janice Halverson’s office) by total package, however, as far as personal tion officer. Defendant is to attend for a the due date to: growth and overall happiness sometimes falls period of two months, after which it will be the discretion of the probation officer when Warren C. Swartz, Jr. – President short. this requirement is lifted. 16429 Beartown Rd. Being raised as a foster child is far from an Baraga, MI 49908 ideal experience. It is a band-aid at best. Of- 4. Defendant is to obtain a mental health as- (8) Ishwaaswi

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Aquaculture Program Looking Forward and Back With winter apparently gone, and spring coming early this year, plan- ning efforts are ramping up for the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Natural Resource Department. While looking ahead, we also find our- selves looking back at past accomplishments of the Tribe’s aquaculture programs, of which there are many. Fish Health: Every year the Tribe’s hatchery facility, located in Pe- quaming, receives a full disease screening by the Fish and Wildlife Ser- vice-LaCrosse Fish Health Center, and since inception in 1993, the fa- cility has been certified as disease free. Quality fish health is critical to putting out a quality fish stock, and good fish health is a direct result of staff performance. The recent discovery of VHS virus in this area of Newly hatched brook trout fry (above left) and yearling brook trout (above right) at the Lake Superior has increased everyone’s general awareness about the KBIC Hatchery. threat and potential impact of wildlife diseases, but disease and cleanli- ness are always concerns in a hatchery.

A typical Jumbo River brook trout brood stock held at the KBIC Hatchery.

USFWS Staff work with KBIC in testing hatchery fish for disease on a regular basis.

Brook Trout: The brook trout strain reared at the Pequaming hatch- ery originates from brook trout populations in the Jumbo River system in the Ottawa National Forest. This Jumbo River brook trout is one of the few native Lake Superior basin brook trout strains being reared and stocked in the Lake Superior basin. Ottawa National Forest worked with the hatchery to develop this strain. Brook trout brood stock are held in the hatchery in Pequaming, and spawning is completed each year to develop the following year’s brook trout stock. Maintaining genetic integrity of the stock is important, and the brood stock are supplemented periodically with wild fish collected from within the Jumbo River system. Moving wild fish into a hatchery system creates some risk as disease or parasites can be brought into a A very large lake trout captured in Keweenaw Bay that is fin-clipped, indicating it came hatchery with the wild fish. In 2009, instead of collecting wild fish, from the KBIC Hatchery Program. spawn was collected from spawning fish in the Jumbo River. Collected tribe’s hatchery is holding about 103,000 Apostle Island and Huron Is- eggs were treated and hatched in the hatchery, and a portion of the re- land strain Lake Trout stock. sulting fish will be kept as brood stock. This was a unique venture, and Walleye; A long term goal of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community the apparent success is a credit both to both the Tribe’s Natural Re- was to develop a Walleye rearing and stocking program. After a very source Department staff and the Ottawa National Forest staff who as- long and occasionally frustrating planning process, the Tribe started sisted. construction of a Walleye rearing facility in 2007. Tony Burcar Con- In 2009, about 29,000 Jumbo River brook trout were stocked into struction was the prime contractor for the work, and the ponds were de- area rivers and streams including Dault’s Creek, Denomie Creek, Fall’s signed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Funding for the Walleye River, Menge Creek, Ontonagon River, Perch River, Ravine River, Sil- rearing ponds was provided by the KBIC Tribal Council, U.S. Depart- ver River, Slate River, and the Upper Sturgeon. A portion of the surplus ment of Agriculture Natural Resource Conservation Service and Rural brood were stocked into Keweenaw Bay last July. Currently the tribe’s Develop offices, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Tribal Wildlife hatchery is holding about 71,000 Jumbo River brook trout stock. program. The facility construction was completed in 2008, and in 2009, Coaster Brook Trout: Since 1999, the Tribe’s Natural Resource the Tribe’s Natural Resource Department began rearing Walleye in the Department has worked cooperatively with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife two Walleye rearing ponds. The first year’s Walleye stock were ob- Service to stock coaster brook trout in the local area. Each year, as tained as fry that were reared from spawning fish captured in the Back part of a cooperative arrangement, the Fish and Wildlife Service stocks Bay area of Lake Superior, generously provided by the Chippewa Ot- approximately 30,000 fingerling coasters into two local stream systems. tawa Resource Authority. Despite all the challenges with controlling Over the past several years, the Pequaming Hatchery has also been oxygen levels, water quality, water levels, predators, and the seemingly rearing coaster brook trout for stocking and has an annual target num- hundreds of other details and concerns when pond rearing Walleye, ber of 6,000 six-inch coasters reared and stocked into area waters. The Natural Resource Department staff managed to produce about 16,450 current stocking target locations include near-shore areas within Ke- Walleye between 3-6 inches in size for stocking. The Walleye were weenaw Bay where suitable habitat for rehabilitation of coaster brook then stocked into Keweenaw and Huron Bays to supplement existing trout has been identified. Currently the tribe’s hatchery is holding about Walleye populations. Production will begin again soon. It is estimated 13,000 Siskiwit Bay strain coaster brook trout stock. that the two ponds are probably capable of producing about 25,000 Lake Trout: Lake Trout have been a focus of the Tribe’s aquacul- Walleye fingerlings in a good year, and the Natural Resource Depart- ture program since 1993. The current target is an annual production of ment is looking forward to continued success. 50,000-100,000 Lake Trout, about 6-inches in size, for stocking into Ke- Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Stocking Summary: Accord- weenaw Bay. Considering that Baraga County is the Lake Trout capital ing to Natural Resource Department staff, in 2010, they will pass the 1.5 of Michigan the Tribe’s Lake Trout program is obviously successful. million milestone for total Lake Trout stocked since the Lake Trout pro- The Lake Trout eggs for rearing are acquired each year from the U.S. gram started. Conservatively, since 1993, a total of well over 2.5 million Fish and Wildlife Service Iron River National Fish Hatchery. In 2009, fish (Lake Trout, Brook Trout, Coaster Brook Trout, and Walleye) have the Natural Resource Department staff also collected eggs from Lake been stocked into western Upper Peninsula waters and Lake Superior Trout spawning around the Huron Islands, and the fish hatched from by the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. these eggs are currently being reared in the hatchery. Currently, the Continued page ten. (9) Zhaangaswi

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Mission: To provide affordable and attractive housing opportunities in a 1. Down payment assistance for home purchase; safe and healthy environment to qualifying tribal members of the Ke- 2. College tuition and expenses for residents; weenaw Bay Indian Community, encourage self-improvement of the 3. Business expansion/start-up expenses. community’s low income families, and provide employment opportuni- • Low cost home improvement loan program for qualifying Tribal ties. members; Programs and Services provided by the KBOHA: • Low cost tax preparation program for residents and Tribal mem- • Low income rental homes and apartments bers; 1. 158 Homes/apartments in Baraga • Surplus FEMA mobile home program for Tribal members; 2. 50 Homes in Zeba • Stipend program covering mileage and child care expenses for 3. 40 Homes in Marquette/Harvey; residents attending college; • Supportive housing/transitional housing to help address family is- • Affordable curbside trash service for residents and members; sues; • Prescription subsidy program to reimburse Tribal elders and dis- • New, custom built, super-insulated homes for homeownership on abled households for prescriptions purchased; Bear Town Road; • Ojibwa Building Supply Do It Best—providing Tribal employment, • Home buyer training to prepare members for home ownership; quality affordable building supplies and profits for housing pro- • Financial literacy training to improve members’ financial skills; grams; • Home maintenance training to improve members’ ability to maintain • Ojibwa Builders Construction Company—providing Tribal employ- homes; ment, quality affordable construction, and profits for housing pro- • Home rehabilitation program to improve the condition of member- grams; owned homes; • Market rate rentals—five rental properties in Baraga and one in • Home emergency assistance program to remedy negative condi- Negaunee- providing profits for housing programs; tions in the home; • Ojibwa BP, Car Wash and Laundry- providing Tribal employment, • Individual development account program – a 4:1 matched savings superior products and service, and profits for housing programs. program for member goals that include:

Our Deepest Sympathy KBIC Aquaculture Program Looking Forward and Back continued :

Matthew H. Whetung Keweenaw Bay Indian Community July 5, 1923—March 20, 2010 Walleye Rearing Operation Matthew H. Whetung, age 86, of Zeba, MI, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2010, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital with family and friends at his side. Matt was born on July 5, 1923, in Curve Lake, Ontario, Canada, a son of Joseph Photo by Larry Denomie. and Charlotte (Blaker) Whetung. He was raised in Zeba and lived there his entire Lyndon Ekdahl (right) presented Ke- life until the past two years when he re- weenaw Bay Indian Community with sided at Bayside Village in L’Anse. Matt award plaques from the KB PeeWee B worked in the woods with his brother Ted Hockey Team he coaches where they se- until retiring in 1953. cured second place in the State Tourna- Matt was a member of United Method- ment recently held in Escanaba. KBIC ist Church in Zeba, KBIC, and Ojibwa Sen- financially assisted the team after they ior Citizens. He was an avid hunter and were undefeated in the playdowns held in fisherman and taught many of his nieces Baraga, and then subsequently placed and nephews how to hunt and fish. He first in the U.P. Tournament held in loved doing puzzles and was a loyal fan of L’Anse. Ekdahl, a KBIC member, the Detroit Lions and Tigers, and all Michi- coached unassisted throughout this sea- gan sports. son. His team includes three KBIC mem- Surviving are his brother Amos bers, Isaac Ekdahl, Casey Chagnon, and Whetung of Marysville, WA, Albert (Elsie) Davan Ravindaran, and a number of de- Matthews of Athelstane, WI; sisters Myrtle scendants. Tolonen of Baraga, Elizabeth Matthews of William “Gene” Emery, Vice President, Zeba; and several nieces and nephews. (left) is pictured with Coach Ekdahl. Preceding him in death are his parents; Layout of the KBIC Walleye Rearing Ponds (Top photo), and a product of KBIC Walleye rearing efforts in 2009, (Lower photo). brothers: Glen Matthews, Theodore Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Whetung, Donald Whetung, and sister If you have any questions, or would like a Employment Opportunities Sarah Shelifoe. On Call positions: tour of the Tribe’s hatchery facility, you can Funeral services were held on Wednes- call them at (906) 524-5757. * Community Service Supervisor day, March 24th at the Jacobson Funeral * Unit Manager Article and pictures submitted by Todd Warner. * LPN Home with Rev. John Henry officiating. * RN The Jacobson Funeral Home in L’Anse * Account Executive/Sales * Cashier assisted the family. * Receptionist/Clerical Worker * Pre-Primary Teaching Assistant * Youth Program & Facility Attendant The KBIC Head Start and Early Head Start will begin accepting applications for the 2010- http:// www.kbic-nsn.gov/html/personnel.htm ∗ Clinical Social Worker — open until filled 2011 school year beginning March 1, 2010 ∗ Family Aide (on-call) — open continuously thru June 25, 2010. Applications will be avail- For current job listings, complete job announcements, able at the KBIC Tribal Center, KBIC Health applications and closing dates contact: KBIC Personnel Clinic, and KBIC Head Start and & Early Head Department, 16429 Bear Town Road, Baraga, MI 49908- Start Center, or by calling 524-6626 and ask- 9210 or 906-353-6623, ext 4176 or 4140 or visit: www.ojibwa.com . ing for Barb. (10) Midaaswi

The Earth Shows Us the Way: most unique geographical features on the higher is best if in the sun for extended time. A Curriculum for the Modern World North American continent. The peninsula of- SPF 50 blocks approximately 98 percent of fers a land rich in wilderness and the forest- UVB rays. SPF doesn’t indicate UVA block- Twine from the bark of the basswood. A based Ojibwe culture and provides students a age. UVA rays penetrate deeper into the skin delicious snack from the stalk of a cattail. Red classroom unparalleled in which to learn just and are associated with premature aging of dye from the bloodroot. Lessons like these how the earth can show us the way. In an era skin (wrinkling, leathering) and seen more and and others based on Ojibwe traditional eco- of escalating environmental crises, courses more as a cause of skin cancer. Therefore, it logical knowledge are found in “Kinomaage like “Kinomaage” are an antidote to the indus- is important to check the broad spectrum pro- (The Earth Shows Us the Way),” a two-week trial way of life, offering generations-old eco- tection offered by the sunscreen. intensive summer course offered by the North- logical lessons for living in respectful relation- The Environmental Working Group (EWG) ern Michigan University Center for Native ship with the land. has a sunscreen guide, http://www.ewg.org/ American Studies. More information on the “Kinomaage” cosmetics/report/sunscreen09 which ranks The course focuses on traditional Ojibwe course, including photos of past classes, can many sunscreens from best to worse. They usage of wild plants. Guided by the instructor, be found by visiting the NMU Center for Native found zinc oxide or titanium dioxide lotions to course participants follow their own research American Studies website at www.nmu.edu/ provide good broad spectrum protection as interests, sharing the information they find with nativeamericans. “physical blockers” since they reflect and scat- the rest of the class during their field trips into ter UV rays. However, they recognize not eve- the wilds of the north woods. NMU’s location, ~ submitted by Aimée Cree Dunn ryone likes the feel of mineral sunscreens or in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and surrounded the residue it leaves and they have sugges- by the northern Great Lakes, national forests, tions for non-mineral sunscreens. They cau- waterfalls, and botanically rich wetlands, pro- tion consumers on oxybenzone (high absorp- vides an excellent setting for these field trips tion thru skin, high rates of allergic reactions, and offers a prime experiential learning oppor- and growing concerns about hormone disrup- tunity to those interested in traditional Indige- tion) and fragrance. The American Cancer nous ecological knowledge. Society recommends applying one ounce at The term “kinomaage” is the Ojibwe term least 30 minutes before going into the sun, for “education.” However, it translates most and at least every two hours (more if sweating literally as “the earth shows us the way.” Fol- or swimming) after going into the sun. lowing that philosophy, the “Kinomaage” The EWG and the Center for Disease Con- course not only provides a chance to learn tra- trol (CDC) do not recommend using a com- ditional Ojibwe uses of wild plants but also of- bined sunscreen and insect repellent. General fers lessons in ecology derived from the teach- recommendations are that sunscreen is ap- ings of Ojibwe traditional ecological knowl- SUMMER COLLEGE INTERN PROGRAM plied frequently and insect repellent is applied edge, knowledge that comes from millenia of The Tribal Council has approved funding only as needed (insects start biting again). living in the northern Great Lakes area. For for a Summer College Intern Program. Five The CDC recommends applying sunscreen example, traditional teachings in Ojibwe cul- students will be placed with Tribal depart- first, followed by repellent. The CDC recom- ture, such as taking only what you need from ments for 14 weeks this summer, working 32 mends the use of products containing active the land and being sure to give back, teach hours per week @ $8.91 per hour. Students ingredients which have been registered with personal restraint and respect for the land. In must be KBIC members, attending college full the U.S. EPA for use as repellents applied to addition, learning about other members of this -time during the 2009-10 academic year and skin and clothing, and the use of insect repel- northern community, such as animals and in- continuing during the 2010-11 academic year, lents in areas with insect borne diseases such sects, helps “Kinomaage” participants develop must have a minimum GPA of 2.00 and must as lyme disease, west nile disease, and en- a fuller understanding of the north’s ecology. provide proof of GPA, full-time status and col- cephalitis. Environmental concerns impacting the lege major. If the number of students apply- Based on its review EPA has determined north woods are also discussed, and a field ing is greater than the number of positions that DEET, if used as directed, will not pose trip is taken to observe industrialism’s impact available, the highest GPA’s will be used to significant health risks to consumers. Safe on the region. In this way, the lessons in determine placement. use of product includes using just enough to “Kinomaage” heighten environmental aware- To apply, please contact Hope Laramore cover exposed skin and/or clothing, not using ness and increase understanding of how we at the Personnel Office at the Tribal Center. on cuts, and washing skin when back indoors. impact our environment and what it means to Her phone number is 353-6623, ext. 4176. All DEET-based repellents work the same, the be a member of the community of the land. The deadline to apply is May 7, 2010, at 4 difference is in how long they keep insects Educators and others who work or live with p.m. Students could begin work as early as away. It’s best to select one based on how children may find the course of particular May 17. Applications will be accepted after long you will be outside. Low concentration (7 value. Learning from the earth is an essential May 7, if all positions are not filled. -10%) lasts around 90 minutes, and high skill to pass on to the younger generations, If you have any questions regarding the (100%) lasts 10-12 hours. For tick protection and above all, “Kinomaage” is about coming to Summer College Intern Program, please con- you need at least a 20% concentration. A respect and appreciate Mother Earth and all tact Amy St. Arnold, Education Director, at product with an EPA registered number on the our relations with whom we share this planet. 353-4117 or at [email protected] or Hope label has been evaluated for safety. Educators will find the course enriches their Laramore at the number above or at An alternative to using DEET is to use es- ongoing professional development by giving [email protected] sential plant based oil repellents. Oil of lemon them a greater understanding of this traditional eucalyptus is one which is registered with EPA Indigenous cultural paradigm. PROTECTING YOUR SKIN continued : and has performed well in testing. Oil of citro- “Kinomaage” participants looking to find States. About 90 percent of non-melanoma nella, has been used since 1948, and shown material for their own classrooms will be grati- skin cancers are associated with exposure to to have little or no toxicity for humans, wildlife, fied to learn that youth who have participated ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. Up to and environment. Exposure limitation is an- in kinomaage-based youth programs through 90 percent of the visible changes commonly other way to cut back on the use of pesticides. area camps have enjoyed learning about attributed to aging are caused by the sun. Generally, the peak insect biting periods occur Ojibwe traditional ecological knowledge. Ki- Sun protection information is provided by around sunset and dawn; shaded and wooded nomaage-based activities in a K-12 curricu- many agencies and foundations; such as the areas tend to have higher numbers of biting lum, such as offering asemaa before entering National Weather Service, Environmental insects. the forest to show respect for those who call it Working Group, and The Skin Cancer Founda- http://www.sunprotection.net/ home, help strengthen the cultural identifica- tion. Safety tips include: seeking shade as http://www.skincancer.org/ tion of Ojibwe children while fostering a re- much as possible mid-day and using protec- http://www.ewg.org/cosmetics/report/sunscreen09 spect for cultural diversity in students who are tive wear while in the sun (sun protection http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/chemicals/ not Ojibwe. clothing, sunglasses, hats, and sunscreen). deet.htm The practical applications of plants, as Sunscreens when applied to skin help pre- http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/biopesticides/ingredients/ taught in NMU’s “Kinomaage” course, also factsheets/factsheet_021901.htm vent ultraviolet radiation from reaching the http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/biopesticides/ingredients/ translate well into educational activities for skin. Sunscreens give a SPF (Sun Protection factsheets/factsheet_plant-oils.htm children. Nibbling young spruce buds while Factor), a guideline on how long the product http://www.deet.com/faqs.html tromping through the schoolyard, using plan- will protect you from UVB rays which cause ~ submitted by Evelyn Ravindran tain to soothe an insect bite, or observing sunburn. If it takes ten minutes for your skin to seedpods from spotted-touch-me-not hurtling redden in the sun a SPF 15 sunscreen will through the air introduces children to the won- give protection for 15 times longer (150 min- ders waiting outdoors. utes) depending on intensity of rays and While some people take the “Kinomaage” sweating/water exposure. The American Can- All Tribal Veterans’ Meeting at the Light- course to pick up knowledge to impart to the cer Society recommends at least a SPF 15 younger generations, all “Kinomaage” partici- house, Sand Point, will be held every third (blocks around 93 percent of UVB rays), the Wednesday of the month at 1900 hours. pants have the opportunity to enjoy the wilds Environmental Working Group suggest a SPF All Tribal Veterans Welcome! of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, one of the 30 (blocks around 97 percent of UVB rays) or

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Newsletter editor designed ad May is Foster Care Month… You can make a difference in a child’s life. The KBIC currently has a few tribally licensed foster homes and several unlicensed kinship/relative care homes. Sometimes children are temporarily placed in foster care when their parents neglect them, abuse them, or are unable to ensure their well-being. We want to take this opportunity to thank the foster families and kinship/ relative caregivers for opening their homes and hearts to children whose families are in crisis. You can help our children and families in crisis... • Become a foster parent. • Become licensed to provide short-term ("respite") child care for a day or weekend for other foster parents. • Say thank you and support those families who are foster par- ents or kinship/relative caregivers. • Volunteer for youth activities, after-school programs, tutoring, mentoring, etc. • Donate money or goods, such as car seats, toys and games, sleeping bags and pillows, luggage, musical instruments, books or a computer. To apply to become a foster parent, contact Judith Heath or Isabelle H. Welsh at 906-353-4201 for more information.

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