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Mshka’odin Giizis: “Frozen Moon” Win Awenen Nisitotung “One Who Understands” November 22, 2005 ¥ Vol. 26 No. 16 Gaming control board approves Greektown Casino’s permanent hotel-casino resort DETROIT ÐThe Michigan ject will be about $475 million - Gaming Control Board approved $275 million a $200-million financing package already invested in the current for the development of casino and $200 million more to Greektown Casino’s permanent construct the hotel, parking hotel-casino resort. garage, spa, 1,500-seat theater, Construction of the permanent convention space, and other Greektown Casino resort, which amenities. will include a 400-room hotel “The permanent Greektown and 3,500-space attached parking Casino resort will attract thou- garage, is scheduled to begin in sands of visitors to Detroit every February 2006, pending final day, create more jobs and gener- property acquisitions and zoning ate more economic benefits for approvals from the City of our Tribe, the city of Detroit, and Detroit. The project will also the state,” said Sault Tribe include a major expansion of Chairperson Aaron Payment, Greektown Casino’s gaming majority owners of the casino. space from 75,000 square feet to “We are anxious to break ground 100,000 square feet. as soon as the Super Bowl festiv- The casino-resort will be ities have ended in early located in Greektown, Detroit’s February so we can maximize most popular entertainment dis- our economic contributions to trict. our members, our casino guests, Once the development is com- and the city of Detroit.” plete, total investment in the pro- Above, Lucius Vassar from the Detroit mayor's office; Chairperson Aaron Payment; Marvin Coming soon! Monthly reports Beatty, Greektown investor and management board member; James Jenkins, president of Jenkins Construction; and Bill Williams, vice presi- from members of the board on dent of guest services for Greektown Casino, cut the ribbon to open the new, eight-story, 630-space our tribal Web sites. See board parking garage, right, for Greektown customers. The opening of the garage marked the fifth meeting brief on page 6. anniversary of the opening of Greektown Casino. Sault Tribe Children’s New Constitution Christmas Parties amendment project Saturday Dec. 3 Bear East, call Fred Paquin or Members of the board of direc- the meetings. No members of the Any changes to IRA Constitutions ¥ Munising, 1-3 p.m., Central Hope Collia at (906) 635-6065, tors are pleased to announce a board of directors will serve on also require the approval of the Elementary School cafeteria, extension 55292. new Constitution amendment pro- the new committee. Secretary of the Interior. The contact April Nagelkerk at Sunday Dec, 11 ject for the tribe. The board has Background on the Constitution tribe’s 1975 Constitution requires (906) 387-4721. ¥ Engadine, 4-6 p.m., Garfield identified the need to update the The Constitution serves as the the “approval of the Secretary of Saturday, Dec. 10 Township Hall, call Laura Frich tribe’s 1975 Constitution to make foundation for the tribe’s govern- the Interior” before certain deci- improvements to the government, ment. The Constitution sets the sions made by the tribe are valid. ¥ Sault Ste, Marie, at (906) 477-6685. strengthen our sovereignty and most important rules for the Throughout the United States, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. protect the rights of the people. tribe’s government. The Constit- many tribes have experienced dif- Chi Mukwa Arena, 2 Ice Circle Thursday, Dec. 15 The project is designed to ution also sets the rights and free- ficulties operating under IRA con- Drive, call Sue Henderlite at ¥ Newberry, American Legion, develop proposed amendments to doms for the people. stitutions. For example, most IRA (906) 635-6050. call Shirley Kowalke at the Constitution. Any proposed The tribe is free to determine constitutions do not include any ¥ DeTour, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., (906) 293-8181. amendments will be put to a vote its own form of government. In separation of powers or “checks Sacred Heart Church hall, call Friday Dec. 16 of the people. The voters of our the 1930s, the Bureau of Indian and balances” between the Lisa Burnside or Cory Hall at ¥ Escanaba, 6-8:30 p.m. Flat tribe will make the final decision Affairs (BIA) persuaded most branches of government — most (906) 484-2298. Rock Township Hall, call Karen on whether to approve any tribes to adopt model constitu- government power is vested in a ¥ Hessel, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.,Hessel Corbett or Tara Duchene at (906) amendments to the Constitution. tions under a federal law called small group of elected officials. Tribal Center, call Helen Beacom 786, 9211 or Viola Neadow or Open Process — Join In the Indian Reorganization Act Tribe members are often unable at (906) 484-2727. Denise Chase at (906) 341-2993. A new 29-member Constitution (IRA). In 1975, voters of the tribe to enforce their civil rights and ¥ Manistique, 11.a.m.-2 p.m., ¥ Mackinac Island, Mackinac committee will be selected to adopted an IRA Constitution as freedoms listed under the Cons- Manistique Tribal Center, call County Courthouse, Noon-2 develop proposed amendments to was approved by the BIA. titution. Many tribes have revised Viola Neadow or Denise Chase p.m., contact Fred Paquin or the Constitution. You can join the IRA constitutions allow the their old IRA Constitutions to at (906) 341-2993. Hope Collia, (906) 635-6065, committee (See sign-up process BIA to control the internal affairs make important governmental ¥ Marquette, 1-4 p.m., NMU extension 55292. below). of tribes — many decisions of the reforms, obtain greater autonomy Center, contact Gary Carr at All committee meetings will be tribe are valid only with the and freedom, and expand and pro- (906) 346-9076. open to public — members of the “approval of the Secretary of the tect the rights of the people. ¥ St. Ignace, noon-2 p.m., Little tribe will be permitted to attend Interior” (currently Gale Norton). ÐÐcontinued on page 21 Education 13 In This Issue ACFS 14 Youth conference 15 News 2, 3, 22 Photo gallery 16., 17 Chairman’s report 4 Kewadin news 18

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People 10, 11 Calendar 24 Postage U.S. Culture 12 Ads 25-32 STD PRSRT Page 2 NEWS NOVEMBER 22, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS Menominee Nation child Attention Sault Tribe members — regarding overdosed on cocaine tribal enrollment cards BY RICK SMITH mother participated in a program Her clothed body was found designed to strengthen families in on a sidewalk with her coat which youths took vows to Public notice draped over her at dawn on Oct. become “strong young people In order for tribe members to receive tobacco and fuel products 23 in south Minneapolis, Minn. with a great future” and to make discounts, tribal cards must have magnetic strips on the back. If the She was behind a funeral home “good decisions so we reach our tribal cards do not have the magnetic strips on the back, please call with a hospital about a block goals.” the Enrollment Department (1-800-251-6597 or 632-8552) to make away. It was the body of sixth- Further, the girl was involved arrangements for a new card for new cards. grader Sidney Jade Mahkuk, 11, with a community mentoring pro- As of Jan. 1, 2006, the new fuel pumps and cashiers will no a member of the Menominee gram. Stephanie Tucker, who longer be able to process those cards without the magnetic strip. This Nation in northeast Wisconsin. was Sydney’s mentor, said the may result in members paying full price for tax exempt products at There were no signs of trauma. child gave her a tour of the girl’s the fuel station and gift shops. However, if your card has a magnetic Sydney’s body was six blocks neighborhood and got an “eye- strip that it defective, the cashier will assist you with the purchase from her home. opener” after she pointed out Sydney Jade Mahkuk and you will need to contact enrollment to have you defective card “I thought she was sleeping,” people on the street during the replaced. the 23-year old man named Nick who was involved.” He added, “I tour who sold drugs or sex. The tribe tracks all purchases of tobacco products, diesel fuel and who found her told the Star don’t know of anybody else that Tucker said she was shocked to gasoline and has a duty to prosecute violators. Tribune. “I said, ‘Hey, hey, wake young to die of a drug overdose.” learn a child her age could know up!’ Then I shook her and there Two weeks after the discovery such things. Reports didn’t indi- was nothing. Her eyes were of Sydney’s body, Police Chief cate how long Sydney had been rolled back in her head. That’s William McManus told several in the program. Highlights from the what I remember: Her face was hundred people gathered at an At the memorial ceremony in so distressed. There was no ques- outdoor memorial service for her, Minneapolis, sage was burned tion she had passed.” “We are investigating this as if it and drummers played as 62nd annnual NCAI Police said although she had were a homicide. An 11-year old American Indian leaders and oth- been missing for days, no one girl doesn’t wind up dead of her ers prayed and spoke. Saying his had reported the situation to own volition on a sidewalk at feelings about Sydney’s death convention in Tulsa authorities. In fact, police told 2:30 in the morning.” A memori- reminded him of the school the Pioneer Press, her mother, al of flowers, stuffed animals, shooting spree by a 15-year old BY RICK SMITH chairman of the Jamestown Glenda Askenette, didn’t know eagle feathers and notes accumu- Chippewa boy on the Red Lake The National Congress of S’Klallam Tribe, reported a trib- Sidney’s whereabouts until police lated over the spot where her Indian Reservation last March, American Indians (NCAI) met in al embassy in Washington D.C. told her on Oct. 25 that they body was found. Dennis Banks of the American Tulsa, Okla., from Nov. 1 to Nov. is the goal of a fund raising cam- found the girl. However, a differ- Sydney was the second Indian Movement called for 3 for the 62nd annual NCAI con- paign that has accumulated ent account said the child’s moth- youngest of seven children. Her American Indians in the commu- vention. The theme was “Celeb- $220,000 so far. In explaining the er last saw her at 7:00 p.m. on father died a few years ago from nity to have the courage to make rating 30 years of the Self- need for a building to house the evening before her body was a heart attack. One of her broth- objective and honest examina- Determination Act.” NCAI and other tribal organiza- found, and she believed Sydney ers, a 20-year old, is currently tions of how they care for their Outgoing NCAI President tions, he said, “The fight for our was staying overnight with a serving a 62-year prison sentence children, and learn how to make Tex G. Hall expressed sadness in sovereignty is fought in friend. Police identified Sydney’s for his role in a gang related dou- any needed improvements. “If we leaving his position in his last Washington, D.C.” Former chief body through a tattoo an officer ble homicide last year. as a community don’t do any- address as president. He did indi- of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, had noted earlier. While Sydney lived a cloudy thing about it, we don’t deserve cate he may run for office in his Dave Anderson, founder of An initial autopsy yielded no life, she was described as good- to live in this community. We home state of North Dakota. Famous Dave’s barbecue restau- clues to Sydney’s death until tox- hearted, but her knowledge of the can’t blame it on the white man, Hall also serves as the chair- rants, pledged $50,000 to the icology results came back indi- street life around her neighbor- we have to blame it on ourselves man of the Mandan, Hidatsa and cause. The goal is to raise a total cating cocaine in her blood. hood, along with gravitating and do something about that to Arikara Nation. He reviewed of $12 million to acquire a build- Unlike alcohol, there is no mea- toward an older crowd, made her make a change,” he said. recent accomplishments by the ing. surement to determine how much seem older than her years. A traditional two-night wake NCAI such as the creation of the U.S. Congressman Tom Cole cocaine was in her system, but it Her mother said Sydney was a was held for Sydney on Oct. 29 tribal Supreme Court project, the (R-Oklahoma), a member of the was enough to be lethal. good and happy student, but on the Menominee Indian Native Vote initiative the trust Chickasaw Nation and the only “Whether someone provided records of the Minneapolis Public Reservation near Keshena, Wisc. reform task force and the state of American Indian in the U.S. the cocaine to her or enabled her School District show, although Her funeral and burial was at St. Indian nations address. Congress, expressed to delegates to get or take the cocaine doesn’t she registered for school this Anthony’s Catholic Church in “Lately, a lot of folks have strong support for tribal sover- matter to us,” Police Captain year, she never showed for class- Neopit, Wisc. been asking me if I will take on eignty and Indian gaming. “We Rich Stanek, head of the Minn- es and was automatically with- Sydney would have been 12 the biggest challenge of my life should never, ever qualify the eapolis homicide department and drawn from the rolls after 15 years old on Nov. 29. and run for statewide office back existence of tribal sovereignty. It criminal investigation unit, was consecutive absences. in North Dakota in 2008. I think is non-negotiable,” he said. quoted as saying. “We are going Sydney took part in efforts to that today, I am saying once Cole has been opposing efforts to aggressively pursue anyone improve her life. She and her again, why not?” Hall said. by the Bush administration to The NCAI executive director, make changes in regulations that Jackie Johnson, said tribes will would impose new limits on Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians be addressing issues in the near Indian gaming. 18th annual Sobriety New Year's Powwow future such as the reauthorization Education Secretary of the Indian Health Care Margaret Spellings applauded Two Ice Circle Drive in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Improvement Act, the Violence the results of the most recent Against Women Act, the Voting Nation’s Report Card that showed Rights Act and the American Indian students made Gibisdowaanaa jichaag Telecommunications Act. She significant gains in math scores We are listening to the spirit implored tribes to submit their and modest gains in reading concerns regarding appropriations scores. Dec. 30, 2005 — Winter gathering and other legislative issues quick- Hurricane relief update: So ly in 2006 because of the coming far, the NCAI has raised Niigaanagiizhik Building, 11 Ice Circle Drive election. She said the window for $140,000 to assist tribes recover- 9 a.m. — 7 p.m. opportunity is small next year. ing in the aftermath of Hurricane Oklahoma Governor Brad Katrina and Hurricate Rita. The Dec. 31, 2005 — New Year's Eve Sobriety Powwow Henry welcomed the return of Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Big Bear Arena, 2 Ice Circle Drive NCAI to Oklahoma and invited Indians from California gave those attending the conference to $100,000 and the Southern Ute 1 p.m. — Grand entry the blessing of the American Tribe of Colorado donated an Indian Cultural Center in additional $25,000. The money 5 p.m. — Feast Oklahoma City. He said the $143 goes directly to tribes. 7 p.m. — Grand entry million project will be the largest The U.S. Department of the museum and cultural center of its Interior, the Bureau of Indian Come and dance the New Year in! kind in the world and should be Affairs, the Department of Due to safety concerns, all vendors will be upstairs. This is a completed in 2008. Justice and the National Indian Henry also expressed apprecia- Gaming Commission presented drug and alcohol free event. tion to the state’s 30 tribes for updates on various topics such as taking an active role in eradicat- trust reform, Indian mascots, vio- If you have any questions please contact Bud, Melissa or ing methamphetamine labs in the lence against women, budget Wendi at (906) 632-7494. state. cuts, methamphetamine, the NCAI Treasurer Ron Allen, —Contininued on page 3. NOVEMBER 22, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS NEWS Page 3 Chippewa County YACs American Indian establishes Web site are back again this year for Indian children BY PAULA MCKERCHIE assessment is conducted periodi- The Chippewa County cally in the schools to determine Mary Kim Titla, Arizona’s storytellers and will showcase Community Foundation Youth areas of concern for young peo- first and only American Indian their talents and lifestyles through Advisory Committees are back in ple. Community service opportu- television news reporter, has the magazine. action this year. We are looking nities are also provided to give resigned from Channel 12 “I think the magazine fills a forward to a very exciting year. youth experience in philanthropy. (KPNX) News to devote herself void, there’s nothing of this mag- The committees, or YACs, Q: What is a community foun- to the online magazine she creat- nitude in the U.S.,” Titla said. consist of area youth in Chippewa dation? ed for American Indian youths. “My sons didn’t have a place on County who are committeed and A: A non-profit organization Titla, a member of the San the Internet to go to. They go to dedicated to supporting programs advised by a volunteer board of Carlos Apache Tribe, has filled mainstream sites. which benefit youth in the coun- directors and is a local source of NativeYouthMagazine.com with “Native Youth Magazine is a ty. Currently, there are commit- grants from permanent endow- profiles, articles, commentaries, place for all young native people tees established in Brimley, ments from which accumulated poems and artwork produced by whether they are interested in Rudyard and Sault Ste. Marie interest may be used to fund local young American Indians. Titla fashion, writing or art,” she said. with plans in development for projects. They pool local dollars said she believes her calling now Titla encourages all American committees at Malcom School in that may leverage additional is about molding young native Indian youth to visit the site. Sault Ste. Marie and in Pickford YAC candidates matching revenues. It is flexible and DeTour. membership representative of the and able to meet the changing There are two components of a county. There are many similar needs of Chippewa County. youth advisory committee. The youth committees throughout the Chippewa County advisory Jackson launches first focus is on grant making. state. committee 2004-05 projects: This consists of awarding grant Q: Why did the committees get ¥ Granted funds to help estab- requests relating to youth from started? lish the Boys and Girls Club of Congressional run funds derived from our youth A: The youth advisory com- Sault Ste. Marie. enrichment endowment fund at mittees were created as a ¥ Purchase and deliver gifts WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — on people there, too. the Chippewa County response to a statewide challenge and food baskets for the holidays Jack Jackson, Jr., has stepped Jackson’s challenge is to become Community Foundation. issued by the W.K. Kellogg to families in need. down as executive director of the better known to voters outside his The second focus is dedication Foundation. In order to meet the ¥ Granted funds for the Arizona Commission of Indian current realm of activity. to our local areas through com- requirements of the challenge, a reupholstering of an area high Affairs to become a full-time can- District 1 covers the largest munity service projects. Not only new fund was created to address school weight rooom. didate for Congress. territory of Arizona’s eight do our committees provide youth issues. The YAC was ¥ Granted funds to the Jackson, a Democrat, is the Congressional districts. It encom- grants, they are out in the com- established to make grant recom- Working on Wellness Committee third Navajo to run for the House passes most of Coconino County munity trying to make a differ- mendations to the foundation in an area high school to buy of Representatives in District 1, plus all or part of seven other ence by participating in volunteer board of trustees. To date, over mouse pads with anti-smoking which includes the Navajo counties, and sprawls from the work as well. $130,000 statewide has been messages. Nation. Utah border as far south as San In addition to awarding grants, granted by youth advisory com- ¥ Granted funds to help bring The other two — Lloyd House Manuel. the YACs learn about what a mittees to local youth projects the tall ship to Sault Ste. Marie and Derrick Watchman — failed, Jackson spent part of this week community foundation does, what from the interest of the Kellogg for the Soo Locks anniversary. but Jackson said he thinks his in San Manuel and nearby towns, an endowment fund is and many Youth Fund. Please look for further infor- chances are good despite the pop- helping deliver food and school other types of business and phil- Q: What do members do? mation involving the Chippewa ularity of Republican incumbent supplies to striking mine workers anthropy skills that will be useful A: Members of YACs attend County Community Foundation Rick Renzi. there. in future endeavors. one to two meetings a month to and the youth advisory committee In the first place, Jackson is This was part of the Demo- Here are some frequently learn more about youth issues in in future editions of this paper. getting an early start on the race cratic Party’s effort to shore up asked questions about youth advi- Chippewa County. Meetings also For questions or additional and on fund-raising. So far, he its base among unionized workers sory committees: include snacks, fun and trainings. information, please call Paula has managed to raise enough in the southern portion of the Q: What is a youth advisory Grant requests for youth projects McKerchie, YAC coordinator, at money Ð in the low six figures Ð Congressional district. committee (YAC)? are reviewed and decisions made the Chippewa County Comm- to start a decent campaign and The strike, which has been A: A YAC is a standing com- as to which projects will be rec- unity Foundation at (906) 635- bring out the issues he feels are largely ignored by the state’s mittee composed of Chippewa ommended for funding. A needs 1046. of chief concern to voters in this media, was called by copper mine County youth in ages 12-21 with district. workers who claim their employ- These include the need to ers are refusing to talk to them improve schools, create more job about terms for a new contract. Convention higlights continued opportunities and promote eco- Jackson said he sides with the nomic development. miners, who believe the compa- —Continued from page 2. ease management. He noted that involved politically to ensure trib- He has more than a year before nies are trying to drive down the media and attempts to limit suicide, obesity and disability al nations have a seat at the table. the Sept. 12, 2006, primary to salaries and reduce worker bene- Indian gaming. percentages are very high among He described his relationship with introduce himself to voters. fits. Arlen Melendez, chairman of tribe members. tribes in his state. “We are part- This should be no problem on “In a time when copper mining the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony in Montana Governor Brian ners,” he said. the Navajo Reservation, where operations in the first district are Nevada and the second American Schweitzer (D) was repeatedly Floyd Jourdain, Jr., chairman voters elected both Jackson and most profitable, mine owners Indian to serve on the U.S. Civil applauded during a speech at the of the Red Lake Ojibwe Nation of his father to multiple terms in the should be willing to negotiate a Rights Commission, urged tribes convention. He urged American Minnesota, expressed gratitude to state Legislature. better, livable wage with their to take an interest in the commis- Indians to become involved in federal agencies and Indian Jack Jr. said his name is also employees,” Jackson said. sion’s work. “The bottom line is, state and federal politics and Country for reaching out to help well known by voters on the “These corporate citizens of Indian Country needs to weigh invited them to join the Democ- his tribe after the tragic shooting other five reservations in the our state should at least come to in,” he said. “The spirit of dis- ratic party. “An Indian voting spree at a reservation school last Congressional district because of the table with a better offer than a crimination lives on.” Republican is like a chicken vot- March. “We must listen to our his work on their behalf as a state three-year wage freeze,” he said. Dr. Charles Grim, a member ing for the colonel,” he said, youth before it is too late,” he legislator and on the Indian Jackson currently stands alone of the Cherokee Nation and direc- referring to Colonel Sanders and remarked. affairs commission. in the primary field, since no one tor of the U.S. Indian Health the KFC chain. Elections of NCAI officers The largest town in the district else has announced for the Services, said IHS is stressing He said his administration has were conducted (See related story is Flagstaff, and Jackson feels he Democratic nomination. three major issues in Indian more Indian people in it than all on page 12). has made a positive impression Country: Behavioral health, dis- the previous governors combined. ease prevention and chronic dis- He issued a challenge to become Tune in to Sault Tribe This Week, the Saturday Morning Show with George Snider from 10 to 11 School board meetings a.m. every week on AM 1230 WSOO. You’ll hear news, tribal information, live interviews and music JKL Bahweting Public School Academy Board of Education meetings are scheduled and other great features. for every second Tuesday of every month in the school cafeteria, 1301 Marquette Avenue, Listen for Sault Tribe This Week with Tom at 5:30 p.m. If there are any questions, please call Shawnda Kangas, president, or Patti Ewing scheduled on Tuesdays on AM 1230 WSOO Paris, secretary, at 635-5055. at 9:35 a.m., WNBY-FM12:37 p.m. and 5:38 p.m. in Newberry and WIDG-AM 9:04 a.m. in St. Ignace. The next deadline for submissions to The Wednesdays WNBY-FM 12:37 p.m. and 5:38 p.m. and Thursdays on WSUE-FM (Rock 101) Sault Tribe News is Monday, Dec. 5, 2005. at10:25 a.m and 4:25 p.m. The program is always informative. Page 4 CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT NOVEMBER 22, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS 'EQUAL PROTECTIONS' VOTER REGISTRATION that those who live inside of the In 2002, I joined Tribal Board doesn't bring services to participate and support the service area are automatically Members in voting to eliminate Members who have been waiting. upcoming Constitutional registered to vote, and those who the 1⁄4 blood quantum require- Since becoming Chairperson, I Convention to find solutions to live outside of the service area ment to run for office. If we have voluntarily involved the long standing problems of cre- who registered in the election believed this past practice unduly Tribal Board at an unprecedented ating a separation of powers immediately preceding are also restricted our talent pool, then level. All information and (elected judge, prosecutor, automatically registered to vote, these same Board Members records of the Tribe are open for attorney general, as well as, a then we can also interpret all should easily agree to open up inspection for the Tribal Board. clear separation and non-intru- Members regardless of where eligibility to all talented and qual- This just doesn't appear to be sion of one branch over anoth- they live are automatically regis- ified Members regardless of enough for some. er); tered to vote. where they currently live, as Quite frankly, on most items * Board Members who will To lead the way in ushering in along as, they reside in the unit of importance, what we have seen join in the development and a new democratic beginning, at they represent after they are is a coalition breakdown of about legislation of Tribal Labor the December 6, 2005 Tribal elected (pursuant to the Tribal four or five Board members who Laws that once and for all pro- Board meeting, I will introduce Constitution). vote NO on most issues regard- tect the rights of Tribal Tribal Legislation that will treat At the December 6, 2005 less of their merit. Again, voting employees beyond policy inter- all Tribal Members equally with Tribal Board meeting, I will NO out of protest doesn't bring pretation; Aaron Payment, MPA respect to voter registration using introduce a Board Referendum to services to the neediest of our * Board Members who do their Tribal Chairperson their enrollment with the Tribe as let the Members decide if a can- people. job humbly and in a fair and First, let me again say that I their registration to vote. didate should be qualified to run YOU CAN'T STAND FOR objective manner. was very pleased with the resolu- ESTABLISHING for office, as long as, he or she SOMETHING, IF YOU MEMBERS DESERVE MORE tion I drafted and the Tribal NEW RESIDENCY moves to the election unit they STAND AGAINST THAN: Board passed to immediately REQUIREMENT TO SERVE are elected to represent. EVERYTHING! * Board Members who find begin voter registration for those Another election issue I feel ADDITIONAL ELECTION Tribal Members deserve much fault in everything but are not who live outside of the Upper strongly about is the manner in CODE PROPOSED more than Board members who capable of finding and propos- Peninsula. However, after receiv- which we restrict talented and REVISIONS just vote NO and go off into ing solutions. A critical nature ing numerous calls or emails otherwise qualified Tribal Finally, to equalize the playing angry tirades with no proposed is good as long as it leads to a regarding this issue,I have decid- Members from eligibility to serve field and improve the integrity of solutions. It is one thing to run positive alternative; ed to introduce new legislation on the Tribal Board of Directors. Tribal Elections, I am going to on the 'anti' platform to get elect- * Board Members who blindly regarding Member voter registra- Though the Tribal Constitution propose the following revisions ed. It is quite another to prove follow a coalition to try to 'up- tion. requires that Board Members to the election code: yourself worthy of re-election. surp' some perceived power PAYMENT 'EQUAL PRO- must reside in the unit they repre- * Lower election spending lim- This involves having novel ideas they feel they don't have and TECTIONS' VOTER sent, the Tribal Election Code its back to $5,000 for the Tribal that you bring to the table and for which they feel they REGISTRATION BILL unduly prohibits Members from Board and $20,000 for the persuading fellow Board mem- are entitled. The focus should The 'equal protections' argu- running and moving to the Unit Tribal Chairperson. Whether bers to vote. not be on who has the most ments I used to justify immedi- they would then represent. In or not you are elected should be TRIBAL ELECTION power but what is in the best ately starting voter registration United States Senate elections, based on what you have to offer 2006 MANIFESTO interest of the Members; for the next election actually individuals can run for office for not how wealthy you are; In preparation for the up com- HAPPY HOLIDAYS point to a different conclusion. If a particular state then move to * Grant all candidates free ing Tribal elections, Members My holiday wish is that you the Tribal Constitution calls for a that state if elected. Ultimately space in the Tribal Newspaper should consider the following are able to find quality time to census and voter registration the decision is up to the voters, for the election manifesto: spend with your family and every four years for those who right? So why can we do the primary (1/4 page) and for the MEMBERS DESERVE: friends. If you have disagree- reside within the service area - same? general election editions (1/2 * Board Members who focus on ments, I hope you find a but we interpret this to mean that With a Tribe of 33,000 page); positive development to not way to work things out and if they live in the service area Members (which amounts to * Prohibit incumbent candi- make the same mistakes we appreciate the opportunity to just they are automatically registered, about 21,000 adults) certainly we dates from writing unit reports have made in the past rather be with one another. Please take then I can see no good reason would want the best of the best to that amount to nothing more than argue ad nauseum that time to reflect on the meaning of why we don't do the same for represent our interests' right? If than thinly disguised and self 'we shouldn't have done this or the Christmas holiday and spread those who reside outside of the some of our most talent Members serving election ads; that.' a little good will toward man. service area. chose to work as corporate exec- * Provide one free mailing * Board Members who can Every year, we have our annu- Further, the previous argument utives outside of the Upper (optional) for any candidate focus beyond conflict to partici- al sobriety pow wow. I attend against automatic voter registra- Peninsula of Michigan because who submits their ad to be pate as a team to develop a long every single year and have lived tion was that the Constitution the work existed there, wouldn't mailed to voters in one main term - comprehensive develop- a sober lifestyle for eleven years requires those who live outside of we want them to be able to com- general election mailing. ment strategy for sustained and along with my older sister who the service area to register to vote pete for one of the most impor- * Contract with an auditing expanded economic develop- has twelve years. I don't judge in every election in the unit of tant jobs - serving our own peo- firm or local City Clerk to pre- ment; anyone here; I just realize my life their choice. Clearly, this justifi- ple? side over the ballot counting to * Board Members who will vote has been very happy and fulfilled cation went out the window when Currently, with about 6,000 of ensure the integrity of the vote to protect our assets from the since I chose to live sober. If you we locked voters in a particular our adults Members residing in count kind of corruption that saw are struggling, please join us. unit for four years for Members the service area, while about FOCUSING ON $2.66 million leave the Tribe's You will be welcomed. who register from outside of the 15,000 adults live outside of the DELIVERING SERVICES funds on Election night 2004; Merry Christmas. Happy New service area. If we truly believed service area, why wouldn't we RATHER THAN PETTY * Board Members who focus on Year and to our Elders - watch that Members who live outside of want to qualify the vast majority SQUABBLES the 'Needs of the Neediest, for your Elder checks to arrive in the service area had to register to to run for elective office if they Several Members of the Tribal Now' rather than petty person- the first week in January! vote in each election, then how is then agree to reside in the unit Board have joined me in agree- al differences; If you have any questions, it that we now consider them reg- they are elected to represent? In ment that personal axes to grind * Board Members who will concerns, or comments please istered to vote from the previous explaining this issue to a friend, are taking our governing board's join in expanding services - contact me by Email at:apay- election? she asked, 'aren't you afraid of focus away from Membership NOW - to Members where they [email protected] or call (906) This very justification demon- increasing your competition?' My service. We spend an inordinate reside by voting to establish a 635-6050 or toll free at (888) 94- strates that we have the interpre- answer was, 'No. Our Members amount of time in an apparent sixth election unit of those AARON. tive authority to not require those deserve the best. To arbitrarily power struggle that is unneces- Members (the majority) who who live outside of the service not qualify Members for election sary. Certainly, the Membership live outside of the current elec- area to have to register to vote in eligibility out of fear they may doesn't benefit from bickering tion units; each election. If we can interpret beat you is cowardly.' back and forth. Consternation * Board Members who actively

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BY RICK SMITH the presidency and has since been ing. “I think we’re all ready to creation and tax cuts The residents of the Fort serving in that capacity. Martin move and move as a team,” Belknap Indian Community, in assumed the presidency after the The other eight members of LANSING — State Rep. Gary state’s tobacco settlement for north central Montana, elected sudden resignation of another for- the Fort Belknap Indian McDowell (D-Rudyard) recently Granholm’s 21st century jobs ini- Julia Doney as tribal president mer president, Ben Speakthunder, Community Council, which over- praised a $3 billion bipartisan tiative. The funds will be used to earlier this month, making her the resigned. After Martin assumed sees the joint government of the deal between Gov. Jennifer M. diversify Michigan’s economy by first woman elected to the posi- the presidency, he appointed Fort Belknap Assiniboine and Granholm and House and Senate creating jobs and support innova- tion in that reservation’s history. Doney as vice-president. Before Gros Ventre tribes, were also leaders that will help create high- tion and research in the fields of The Fort Belknap Indian that, Doney was the director of elected. The council consists of tech jobs in Michigan and entice homeland security, high-tech Reservation was created by an the tribes’ head start program. four Assiniboine members and businesses to invest in our state. automotive, alternative energy Act of Congress on May 1, 1888 Doney said her appointment four Gros Venture members who “I am confident this bipartisan and life sciences. Another $300 and the Fort Belknap Agency was was controversial and offered that have two-year terms. agreement will be a giant leap million will provide venture capi- established at its present location. her election victory should quell The Fort Belknap Indian forward in keeping good-paying tal for start-up companies in The Fort Belknap Indian some of the critics. She expressed Reservation is the fourth largest jobs in Michigan and in setting Michigan. Community consists of two confidence in the other members Indian reservation in Montana. It the groundwork for bringing In her 2005 State of the State tribes, the Assiniboine and the of the tribal council. encompasses an area of 675,147 more high-growth job providers address, Granholm unveiled a Gros Ventre. She told the Great Falls acres, which extends approxi- to northern Michigan and the proposal to move Michigan Doney, an Assiniboine, and Tribune she hopes to use her mately 28 miles east to west, and Upper Peninsula,” McDowell towards robust economic recov- her running mate, Raymond four-year term in office to make 35 miles north to south. The land said. “I applaud leaders on both ery by creating 21st century jobs Chandler Sr., a Gros Ventre, tribal government more open to is mostly rolling plains with the sides of the aisle for putting the in research and innovation, focus- defeated William “Snuffy” Main the public, emphasize improve- Little Rocky Mountains in the economic good health of our state ing on competitive edge tech- and Charles “Jack” Plumage, ments in health care, housing, job southern region of the reserva- and the future of our workers nologies, life sciences and com- both of whom are former tribal creation and recreation for young tion. The chief industry of the ahead of partisan politics.” mercialization. chairmen, by a vote of 829-667. people. reservation are cattle and buffalo In particular, McDowell sin- Also under the plan, compa- Doney was serving as vice- “The public needs to be ranches. The total of members of gled out as praiseworthy a com- nies that locate or build new president until the council’s for brought more into the loop of the Fort Belknap Indian Comm- mitment of $15 million for facilities in Michigan within the president, Darrell Martin, what goes on,” said Doney, who unity is about 5,426. tourism advertising he said will next two years will get a 100 per- resigned last April. She assumed has a master’s degree in counsel- be of “significant benefit to cent personal property tax cut. northern Michigan and the Upper Manufacturers already located in Peninsula.” Michigan will get a 15 percent Harvard honors American Indian The Rudyard lawmaker also personal property tax cut. The lauded money pegged for forestry deal will encourage companies to and agriculture. move to Michigan, bringing more tribal government initiatives The deal reached late last Nov jobs to help boost the economy. 3 provides $1 billion from the By Rick Smith Nation, Browning, Mont. Reservation, Cowlitz Indian Tribe The Harvard Honoring Tribal Monitors Program, and the Colville Reservation, Contributions in the Governance Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Fort Tigard, Ore. of American Indian Nations Yates, N.D. The 14 award winners were Senate enacts Awards Program, more common- Yukon River Inter-Tribal selected from applications from ly called the Honoring Nations Watershed Council Council, 41 tribes and seven inter-tribal improved housing law Awards, named 14 American Koyukon and Gwich’in collaborations. At each stage of Indian tribal government initia- Athabaskan, Yupik and Tlingit, the selection process, applications WASHINGTON DC — The by participating in home con- tives to receive the honors on the Fairbanks, Alaska. are judged on effectiveness, sig- Senate passed legislation on Nov. struction projects. The passage of fifth annual ceremony on Nov. 2 The 2005 Honoring Nations nificance, transferability, creativi- 9 that reduces barriers to federal NAHASDA in 1996 prohibited in Tulsa, Okla. Of those programs Honors Awards recipients: ty and sustainability. The Harvard Indian housing programs and tribes from applying for that received awards, half Cherokee Language Kennedy School also use the suc- Youth-Build funds. The National YouthBuild programs. received high honor awards of Revitalization Project, Cherokee cesses of the honorees as bases American Indian Housing Coun- “This bill will help give $10,000 and the other half Nation, Tahlequah, Okla. for reports, case studies and cil (NAIHC) worked closely with American Indians in rural received honor awards $2,000 Choctaw Tribal Court System, instructional materials. Senators Rick Renzi (R-Ariz.), Arizona, and across the nation, recognizing their achievements. Mississippi Band of Choctaw Chief Oren Lyons of the Jim Matheson (D-Utah), Tim the tools they need to make better The program highlights exem- Indians, Choctaw, Miss. Onondaga Indian Nation of New Johnson (D-N.D.) and Michael use of federal housing programs plary tribal government programs The Hopi Land Team, The York said, “These honorees Enzi (R-Wyo.) to pass the Native and plan for the future,” said among the 562 Indian nations in Hopi Tribe, Kykotsmovi, Ariz. inspire us all. But even more, American Housing Enhancement Congressman Renzi. “I am espe- the United States. Miccosukee Tribe Section 404 they plant seeds that provide for Act of 2005, or H.R. 797. cially pleased to see the The 2005 Honoring Nations Permitting Program, Miccosukee our future generations” Lyons is The Act reduces barriers for YouthBuild program reinstituted High Honors Award recipients: Tribe of Indians of Florida, also chairman of the Honoring tribes in accessing housing block to help teach life skills to at-risk Akwesasne Freedom School, Miami, Fla. Nations Advisory Board. grants by amending the Native youth. This program not only pro- Akwes-asne Mohawk Nation, Migizi Business Camp, Little The programs director, Amy American Housing Assistance vides these young people with an Rooseveltown, N.Y. River Band of Ottawa Indians, Besaw, said, “These success sto- and Self Determination Act opportunity to improve them- Flandreau Police Department, Manistee, Mich. ries are uplifting, especially (NAHASDA). It clarifies that the selves, it allows them to assist Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe, Navajo Nation Sales Tax, The because they are fueling replica- Secretary of Housing and Urban their communities by building Flandreau, S.D. Navajo Nation, Window Rock, tion in Indian Country.” Development cannot reduce the new housing for needy families.” Oneida Nation Farms, Oneida Ariz. For more information about the amount of Indian housing block The Act also makes amend- Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin, ONABEN’s innovative models program, visit the Web site at grant funds based solely on the ments to housing programs for Seymour, Wisc. for enterprise development, a col- www.ksg.harvard.edu/hpaied or technical status of a tribe’s Indian tribes administered by the Professional Empowerment laboration of the Confederated call (617) 495-1480. income from NAHASDA pro- USDA. Authorized under the Program, Sisseton-Wahpeton Tribes of Grand Ronde Indians, grams. The Act reinforces that the Housing Act of 1949, the pro- Oyate, Sisseton, S.D. Warm Springs Reservation, Siletz intent of NAHASDA is to broad- grams are subject to the Civil Siyeh Corporation Blackfeet Indians, Umatilla Indian en housing grant opportunities Rights Acts of 1964 and 1968, and not limit them. which prohibit discrimination of “The program income provi- housing programs based on race, January retirees should start process now sion is a major step for tribes, color or national origin. Due to BY ED DWYER on “apply to retire” and apply for retirement benefits now. Just go improving their flexibility and the nature of federally recognized If you are planning to join the benefits by using our online to www.socialsecurity.gov/apply- ability to achieve long-term tribes serving Indian communi- ranks of other retirees in 2006, application. toretire to apply online. You can development goals by building ties, H.R. 797 clarifies that that now is the time to start applying The online application is more also apply by calling us toll-free financial portfolios,” said Chester the housing programs under the for Social Security retirement convenient than ever. By using at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800- Carl, chairmen of the Indian Department of Agriculture must benefits. an “electronic signature,” you 325-0778) or by visiting your housing council. “The support comply under the Indian Civil We usually encourage people can safely send us your complet- local Social Security office. And from the Senate also reinforces Rights Act of 1968, consistent to let us know about three ed application over the Internet rest assured that your retirement tribal self-governance endorsed with NAHASDA. months before the month they with no need to print it and mail payments will be waiting for you by NAHASDA.” H.R. 797 will now return to the plan to retire. So if you expect to it in. We will let you know if we on the other side of the New H.R. 797 also revises the House of Representatives for a retire in January, now is the time need you to mail or bring in Year’s Eve festivities. Cranston-Gonzales National vote. to get started. To complete your other items, such as proof of age, Affordable Housing Act to make The YouthBuild program helps application for retirement bene- earnings and marriage. YouthBuild program funds avail- tribes to employ their youth in fits, you can do what more than So if your New Year’s resolu- able for tribes and organizations tribal projects giving them valu- half a million people have done tions will focus on how to live in that serve tribal communities. The albe experience for future already — visit our website at retirement, get an early start by YouthBuild program allows youth employment prospects. www.socialsecurity.gov and click applying for your Social Security to build leadership and job skills Page 6 REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS NOVEMBER 22, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS Referendum General board meeting briefs results Compiled by Rick Smith tribal court jurisdiction for the The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of center. All board members pre- Chippewa Indians met for a gen- sent favored the measures, announced eral meeting on Nov. 1 in Sault except for board member Robert The tribal election committee Ste. Marie. All board members LaPoint, who opposed. officially released election results were present. The minutes from An amendment to the tribal at the Nov. 14th board meeting a meeting on Oct. 18 were inland hunting and fishing code held in Hessel, Mich., that per- approved. will allow the tribal conservation tained to the most recent referen- Approved resolutions: The committee to issue disabled dum mailed tribe members. former Endahyon Group Home hunter permits to members who The committee reported 4,247 which now functions as a child have temporary or permanent ballots were returned, with 2,255 advocacy center was renamed in disabilities. The implementation voting to approve and 1,964 vot- honor of Dawn M. Eavou, a for- date will be set after negotiations ing to disapprove, while 28 bal- mer tribal social worker, and the with the state and federal gov- lots were deemed spoiled. official name of the facility is ernments are final. All board Of the spoiled ballots, five now the Dawn M. Eavou Child members present favored the were returned with no choice Advocacy Center. All board action. selected, two were marked with members were present and An investment policy was an unclear choice and 21 failed to favored the action. adopted and the board authorized The above rendering depicts the design of the former Lincoln meet the security requirements. The board approved a budget opening investment accounts School in Munising which was built in 1915. The board of direc- As required, the election com- modification of $20,323.48 to with Wells Fargo Bank and USB tors passed a resolution of intent to incur debt in the maximum mittee received in excess of 30 house a workplace site for Financial Services. Transactions principal amount of $2,500,000 as the permanent financing of percent of registered voters who Americorps volunteers and func- and documents must be signed the costs for converting the former school building into a tribal cast ballots, therefore, the board tions at the Charlie and Harriet by two of the following individu- center in Munising. Construction should start in the spring of of director's decision to overturn Shedawin Building with an als: Aaron Payment, Robert 2006 with completion in early 2007. lead counsel's legal binding opin- appropriation of $3,000 for 2005 LaPoint, Todd Gravelle, Victor ion 2005-03, dated Aug. 3, 2005, from tribal operations. All board A budget modification of The board amended the team Matson, Jr., or Bill Connolly. and accept the election results members were present and $147,490 was approved for the member confidentiality policy The move was approved by all from the election committee favored the measure. Board of Director’s Initiative applicable to all governmental, board members present. dated Aug. 2, 2005, as outlined in Tribal liquor licenses were budget for 2005, bringing the enterprise and casino employees. The board resolved to make Resolution 2005-119 is valid and renewed for the Midjim stores total of the initiative to The policy further direct and monthly reports of board pro- binding in accordance with the and all five Kewadin Casinos. $1,219,478. All board members clarify the use and disclosure of ceedings to their constituents via referendum ordinance. All board members were present were present and approved the confidential and other propriety www.saulttribe.com and and approved the renewals modification. information by employees. All www.saulttribe.org in conjunc- except for Cathy Abramson, who While waiting for the tribal board members were present and tion with The Sault Tribe News. opposed. election committee to provide favored the amendment except Tribe members will be able to Deadline for The St. Mary’s River Task proof of committee rules for Causley. subscribe or remove themselves Force was to formally advise the approved by the board for basic The board concluded the from an e-mail list if they submissions to board regarding issues and rec- due process and fairness to all meeting and met for another gen- request to do so. The reports will ommendations for tribal govern- parties, the board adopted a poli- eral meeting on Nov. 14 in be posted on the sites in an area the Christmas ment action with the goal of cy that no adverse actions of any Hessel. All board members were reserved for each board member. restoring the St. Mary’s River. kind be taken by the committee present except for Paul Shagen. All board members present issue of The People will be appointed to the against a tribal member until Approved resolutions: An approved the measure. task force by chairperson of the such time as the board approves official declaration of intent to Budget reconciliations for fis- Sault Tribe News task force, Cathy Abramson, any such rules. All board mem- incur debt in the maximum prin- cal year 2005 in the amount of who was appointed chair by the bers were present except for cipal amount of $2,500,000 as $20,395 were accepted. All is 5 p.m. board. All board members were Chase, who was temporarily out the permanent financing of the board members present present and approved the action. of the room. Board members costs for converting a former approved. Monday, A right of way easement was Eitrem, Gravelle, Shagen, school building into a tribal cen- Board meetings are scheduled granted to the City of Munising LaPoint, Lambert, Miller and ter in Munising. Two other reso- for the first and third Tuesdays Dec. 5, 2005. on tribal property in Munising. Matson favored the measure lutions were passed authorizing of each month. The easement will allow for while Abramson, McKelvie, the financing along with a waiv- assistance on a tribal project. Causley and Paquin opposed. er of sovereign immunity and Indian tribes and labor unions Indian Bingo and Casino (“San Federal Labor Law. In so ruling tected concerted activities, such as they represent a threat to trib- Manuel”), the National Labor the NLRB chose to treat Indian as attempting to form a union. al sovereignty. At the same Relations Board (NLRB) tribes the same as the federal San Manuel has the affect of time, however, I acknowledge reversed nearly 30 years of government and states, which putting elected tribal officials, that the Federal Labor Law precedent by extending jurisdic- are expressly exempt from the such as members of the Sault grants employees broad legal tion to most Indian commercial Federal Labor Law. Tribe Board of Directors, in a rights, including to unionize and activities on tribal land. In San The NLRB’s recent decision precarious position. On the one prohibits the Sault Tribe from Manuel, the NLRB ruled for the in San Manuel, which over- hand, the Board has the authori- unlawfully interfering with any first time that employees at turned Fort Apache Timber ty to manage the economic such effort. In other words, the Indian casinos now have rights Company, represents and omi- affairs of the Sault Tribe, decision whether to unionize under the National Labor nous departure from the including adopting employment belongs to employees and not Relations Act (the “Federal NLRB’s past acknowledgment policies and practices. From a the employer. Given this right, I Labor Law”). that on tribal land, Indian tribes management perspective, a will not condone any attempt to However, well before San should be treated the same as union would threaten or infringe unlawfully violate the rights of Manuel, labor unions organized states and the federal govern- upon this authority. In addition, employees under the Federal on tribal land. For example, in ment. Make no mistake, San a union would place additional Labor Law. Paul Shagen 1979 the NLRB ruled in Devils Manuel represents a significant stress on funding for essential The Sault Tribe must address Unit 1 Representative Lake Sioux Manufacturing that intrusion on tribal sovereignty services and programs if it the concerns of many of our Sault Tribe Board of Directors a company located on tribal in that it infringes on Indian resulted in higher wages and employees, including to In recent weeks, much con- land, which was not wholly tribes’ authority to make their additional benefits for employ- improve: (1) the work environ- troversy has arisen within our owned and controlled by the own laws, govern their territory ees. ment; (2) employment policies community regarding labor tribe, was subject to the Federal and exclude individuals from On the other hand, 1,260 of and practices to ensure fairness unions on tribal land. The Labor Law (although the tribe tribal land. the Sault Tribe’s 2,309 employ- and due process; (3) employ- debate is an outgrowth of sever- owed 51percent of the company, In assessing the impact of ees, or fifty-eight percent, are ment security, as many employ- al recent developments, includ- it was controlled by the 49 per- San Manuel, it is important to Sault Tribe Members. This num- ees, especially non-members, ing a significant change in the cent non-tribal owner). understand the role and structure ber is significant. If a majority worry about losing their jobs; interpretation of federal law and Therefore, labor unions have of the NLRB. The NLRB is the of employees seek to form a and (4) lines of communication. the decision to unionize by the operated on tribal land for many independent federal agency that union, any Sault Tribe Board If Sault Tribe employees are teachers of the Joseph K. years. administers the Federal Labor member who actively opposes treated and compensated fairly Lumsden Bahweting School. In It is important to note, how- Law. The NLRB conducts secret such an effort may be viewed as and feel secure in their employ- light of this controversy, it is ever, that in 1976 the NLRB ballot elections to determine being anti-employee, a label ment, they are far less likely to necessary to expand on the pub- ruled in Fort Apache Timber whether employees wish to be which could have serious conse- unionize. lic statement I made at the Nov. Company that a tribally owned represented by a union, and pre- quences at election time. If you have any questions, 1, 2005 Sault Tribe Board meet- and operated commercial enter- vents and remedies unfair labor In any event, I would like to please contact me at home (906) ing. prise on tribal land was implicit- practices. This would include an share my position on labor 437-5381. Thank you for your Last year, in San Manuel ly exempted from the definition employer’s unlawful retaliation unions on tribal land. I do not continued support. of an “employer” subject to the against its employees for pro- support unions on tribal lands, NOVEMBER 22, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS Page 7 Constitutional convention committee board of directors NOT be on the with the interest and passion to was not elected, this is the person I can get you the assistance you committee. This was recommend- become actively involved, you nominated,” Mr. Monette was the need, you do not have to struggle ed for one main purpose, to ensure should have the opportunity. chairman. by yourself. trust and continuity for our mem- College degrees, business degrees, The statement from him I would like to write about the bers. This is a convention for the etc., can and will have a place, but impressed me as it showed he had recent referendum election that members, by the members. If the should not be the driving force for integrity and, also, he was part of took place within our tribe. On tribal membership does not trust the candidates on the committee. his Constitutional convention and Nov. 10, the election committee the committee and the procedures, As stated by board member Victor he wanted to hear from members conducted the public counting of members simply will not partici- Matson, Sr., he is tired of hearing who didn’t necessarily have the the ballots, I was in attendance and pate in the process, or worse, not our tribe members being put down same views as him, he wanted it to witnessed first hand the process in vote for any of the changes. about not being “smart enough” to work. This is being passed on to which it was conducted. The out- Politics have to be taken com- have valuable input; all tribe mem- you only so that you know a little come has been announced without pletely out and the people of this bers have something to offer. I see about Mr. Monette’s values as we any contests filed in the five-day tribe have to be in control. This is that the majority of the board of will have to trust the facilitators as allotted time. Two thousand two not saying the chairman and the directors are able to give up this well. We will have an opportunity hundred and fifty five approved board will not be able to have control over choosing the commit- for both the facilitators to come to the decision to uphold the board of Lana Causley input, we will and should be tee and welcome diverse minds our unit meetings for an introduc- directors decision to overturn the Unit II Representative actively involved, to always com- and ideas. I want to ensure that the tion and presentation about our legal department’s opinion on the Sault Tribe Board of Directors municate what our members four WE chose from our unit is convention. outcome of the last referendum. would like to see in the outcome. with your input, please call me At this same meeting, the board One thousand sixty four disap- On Nov. 1, the board of direc- The creation of the committee as with members’ names you would appropriated additional funds to proved the decision. This means, tors had the opportunity to discuss discussed is as follows. like to see nominated from our re-open the Harriet and Charlie removed board members are pro- the coming Constitution conven- There will be a total of at least unit. If there is someone in your Shedawin building. When this hibited from running for elected tion with Richard Monette and 29 committee members, each area who can and will make them- building first opened, it was named office. A majority of the member- Robert Lyttle. These two have board of directors member and the selves available and commit their in their honor. These two individu- ship did decide the outcome and been contracted to facilitate the chairman will nominate four mem- time for this convention, please als were passionate about helping we must honor that. project. As stated in previous bers. Out of these four members, call me. Anishinaabe people recover from Lastly, I would like to say miig- reports, both of these gentlemen one will be chosen by the facilita- The most crucial part is forming substance abuse problems. This wetch to all involved in the veter- have experience in revising tors. This will total 13. Members the committee, to ensure trust and building will again be used for that an’s powwow held this past week- Constitutions for other tribes as will also have an opportunity to continuity. We all know that bring- purpose. AA meetings will be held end. Bud Biron, Melissa Causley well as their own. During the self nominate by completing a ing people from outside into our there as well as other activities to and all other volunteers did a great workshop with the board, we dis- form that will be distributed in the tribe is a little questionable so I assist our people who have had the job. Veterans, drummers, dancers cussed the make up of the commit- tribal paper, 16 members will be want to share something with you. hard road of alcoholism. and singers, you helped in making tee. chosen from this process. In the workshop, discussing nomi- Alcoholism is the still the lead- this day for our Anishinaabe very This committee will be uniquely (13+16=29). nating members from our commu- ing disease within Anishinaabe special and many people are grate- different from others. With input There was a lot of discussion as nities, Mr. Monette stated, “During people; we learn very early how it ful. It helps us to be part of this from past experience in facilitating to what should qualify a member my tribe’s Constitution conven- affects our families. If you are honoring of our veterans as we these conventions, it was strongly to be on this committee. My input, tion, when I had to nominate a interested in being a volunteer or feel closer to those we lost. Again, recommended by Mr. Monette and as well as other board members, member from my community, I you are in need, please call our miigwetch, baamaapii Lana Mr. Little that the chairman and was this: If you are a tribe member chose my opponent, the one who substance abuse department we Causley (906) 484-2954. 2 percent funds increase Members grasp of this than people are giv- by going deeper into debt. I voted ing him credit. no against buying the building in I want to thank my fellow board Munising. The vote was 11 to one. decide issues members for their vote on the bal- I voted against it. If we are going approve your previous decision to anced budget resolution. This, to to put a cap on spending then we not allow removed board mem- me, is a milestone in fiscal respon- need to set priorities. There is bers to run again or reverse that sibility. Some of you may remem- going to need to be some trade decision and allow them to run. ber this was my first campaign offs. How do we know how much You were told of corrupt board proposal in the most recent elec- this building is going to cost us in members and unconstitutional tion. Some of the board members repairs and heat. actions. It was suggested that even debated me on this issue There is one thing we can do to blank ballots were counted to before the election and they now help balance our budget and get determine the outcome. Our tribal support the resolution. This is out of debt. We need to increase election committee was all but good news. Financial pressures our income. You can only cut so tarred and feathered. The folks require us to use spending much. We should put a freeze on who wanted you to disapprove restraints. This is helping this all discretionary spending. With no your previous decision left no Robert LaPoint board understand our responsibili- growth in our income, there should rock un-thrown and in the end, Unit II Representative ty. The resolution got passed and be no growth in our spending. you saw through the whole thing Sault Tribe Board of Directors was reported in the news but the The federal government does not and decided to vote the very same significance of the resolution was want to help us, we need to help It is too early to report on the way you voted the first time. never explained. Putting a cap on ourselves. We should have, as a distribution of the two percent Rob Lambert Our election committee did an our spending will help us set prior- goal, a 10-year window to pay money for unit two but I will tell Unit III Representative outstanding job. They proved ities. down our debt. We need to face you we are getting an increase. At Sault Tribe Board of Directors they can conduct themselves with The treaty tax we pay the state the tough decisions today or the first we thought we were getting a Our membership gets past the the highest degree of integrity, is roughly 250 million. With that impossible decisions down the lower amount than we expected. mudslinging to decide the issue! even when their every action is amount of money we could have road. We are going to face many When looking into this, it was dis- The results of the most recent called into question. I am proud paid off the Greeks. It is important challenges in the future. We need covered we had quite a bit more referendum are in and once again of them for standing tall and not for the members to understand, the to take baby steps in trying to coming to us. The amount we get our membership has determined just buckling to the tremendous 250 million dollar pay off to the reform our tribal economy. for Unit II was, in fact, increased. they do not want their board rep- stress they were under. Some Greeks will go down as one of the The transition in our tribe is Director Causely and myself feel resentatives to run again if they would have been happy to see biggest sweetheart deals in our starting to show signs of progress. good about the amount our unit have been removed. With all of them just get up and walk away. I history. With only 10 million dol- We need to increase our business. will be receiving. the campaign mailings that were am glad they stayed. They proved lars a year coming north, it will We could rename Greektown to There is a lesson to be learned put out with the intent to confuse our elections can be held in a fair take us 25 years to earn that much "Kewadin" Greektown. We own it, by all these treaty taxes we are you and even our chairperson and honest manner. money. let’s use it to promote our other paying. I blame the past adminis- using our tribal funds to put out a Thank you for taking the time Paying the Greeks $700,000 a properties here in the north. If we tration for the bigger problems we mailer to let you know how he to read this report. Rob Lambert, month is a big amount. This debt rename Kewadin Greektown, our face. We have not turned the cor- was voting on this issue, I would 23 Stockbridge St., St. Ignace, MI is the fault of Bernard Bouschor. It advertising identity will be ner on our debt but I think we are have not been surprised if you 49781. Phone 643-8840 or 1-800- did not show up on our financial stronger for all our casinos. We making headway. One problem had reversed your previous deci- 484-7919 pin 8106, send e-mail statement because he had started should launch a whole new mar- that has been brought to light is sion. It was a basic question of to [email protected]. another corporation. This was very keting strategy, one that supports the way our financial statements whether or not you should use to read. They did not include dangerous. Misleading the mem- the EUP and Mackinac Island. the debt owed to the Greeks. By bers and the board by not includ- Bringing an attraction to the St. leaving over 250 million dollars ing the debt to the Greeks, to me, Ignace casino and collaborating Charter Cable televises Sault Tribe off the financial statement, the is almost criminal. with the local communities is the general board meetings tribal debt did not show how much Our net worth has stabilized way we can do this. If you have Marquette and Alger Counties- 6:30 to 11 p.m., Channel 8, Fridays we were leveraged. We can't stop with our new chairman. This is questions or need more informa- Sault Ste. Marie - 3 to 5 p.m., Channel 2, Mondays and Thursdays doing business but we are going to very important. Before the election tion, call me. Bob LaPoint, vice St. Ignace - 9 a.m., Channel 12, Mondays have to take serious looks at our our net worth kept going down chairman and Unit II representa- Escanaba and Manistique - 3 to 5 p.m., Channel 8, Wednesdays future spending priorities. Our new every year. This had me very con- tive. chairman seems to have a better cerned and we are still vulnerable Page 8 REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS NOVEMBER 22, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS Many thanks for so much Sault Tribe tribal communities to this com- for our families while they mittee. If you are interested in obtained health and education working on this monumental benefits for our people. voters prevail event, please let us know. I am I am thankful my roots run excited that our membership will deep in this area called Bahwet- sion of our permanent casino in be so directly involved in this ing and all my relations live close Detroit. Also, under this plan, we process. by. will be able to bring back to the Thank you to all who returned I am thankful I had a grand- tribe $6 million that was paid to their inland hunting and fishing mother who spoke our Anishin- the Greeks that came from our surveys. The information was abe language, prepared our tradi- Northern operation. We will also compiled and it is very helpful to tional foods, picked and prepared receive $5 million annually for our board and negotiating team our traditional medicines, har- 2006, 2007 and 2008 that will so that our membership’s input is vested and crafted baskets of the come back to the Sault. well represented. Chairperson black ash trees and shared these Negotiations are ongoing to Payment, Directors Matson and and other traditional teachings acquire properties, air rights, zon- Paquin, and attorneys Bruce with my mother. ing and various other obstacles Cathy Abramson Green, Courtney Kutcher and I am thankful I had a mother that need to be done before we Unit I Representative Aaron Schlehuber are on the and father who loved one another can start construction on our Sault Tribe Board of Directors negotiating team. Director Fred and took good care of me and my parking garage-hotel to complete Chi Megwetch to all our mem- Paquin has been doing an excel- brothers and sisters. My mother our permanent casino site. bers who voted in the recent ref- lent job representing our tribe was always there at home for us Joe Eitrem Construction should start in erendum. The final outcome was during these negotiations. Also, and my father taught me and my Unit I Representative February 2006. Once the hotel is the ballot was approved. The at this time, I would like to thank brothers to hunt, fish and gather. Sault Tribe Board of Directors built, we will receive back from people have spoken and we need Charles Matson, Billy Perry, We always knew who we were Despite the thousand of dollars the gaming taxes five percent, to move on. Henry Grondin and Clarence and continued to live the spent in recent flyers and which will represent a reduction Since that time, the board and Hudak for all the heart and soul Anishinabe way of life. Evening News ads to encourage of approximately $12 million that the election committee have held they have put into our inland I am thankful my brothers and tribe members to disapprove the we can use to pay down our debt. a workshop and are working hunting, fishing, gathering and sisters have had the opportunity recent referendum, the majority Our projected net revenue from together to improve our election trapping regulations. Having to help intricately shape our tribe. of the membership saw through the Greektown operation for ordinance. So far, we made it recently been appointed to the Many of them have worked hard the untruths, propaganda and pol- 2006 is $78,600,000; for 2007 it through the definitions. This will conservation committee, I enjoy to help our tribal organization itics of this campaign and wis- is $90,400,000; for 2008 definitely take time as we work seeing and hearing first hand the along the way. I am most thank- dom prevailed. I would like to $119,400,000; for 2009 together to produce a document passion and concern these indi- ful for my wonderful husband, thank all of the members who $126,400,000. In 2009, we can that is understandable and accept- viduals express when it comes to children and grandchildren who voted in the referendum vote and expect, based on our projections, able to everyone. our rights. They are true war- continue to be supportive of me to those of you who voted to to bring $10 million up the Sault. At our last meeting, I intro- riors. Great job to all of you! and our tribal families. I am so approve, thanks for your insight We are still waiting for Con- duced a resolution that will great- I attended the veterans pow- proud of them all. and wisdom to see through the gress to approve our request to ly improve the board’s communi- wow in Kinross this past week- To all our cousins, families politics. build a casino in Romulus. We cation with our members, and it end. On this day, we honored all and friends who are there for us After a year of negotiating cannot proceed with this project was passed unanimously! This is those who fought for our free- in good times and bad, thank you with the Michigan Gaming until we get their approval. exciting as it will allow all board doms and rights as Anishinabe for all your support and encour- Commission, they have approved If you have any question members to use the Sault Tribe people and as American citizens. agement. You don’t know how our refinancing with Merrill please call or e-mail at the fol- e-mail list (via the Web site This event is growing! Megwetch much your kind words and hugs Lynch, which means we can now lowing:{906) 632-8567 or administrator) to send out our to Bud Biron, Melissa Causley, help to keep us strong. move forward with the plans for [email protected]. unit reports. I hope you will be Tim Haller, Gene Biron, Ed You might think my unit our commitment for the expan- able to immediately respond to Cook, Richard Lee, the staff at report is not a place for this and I us, if you choose, in this venue. the Kinross Recreation Center should stick to the issues. I Of course, if you do not want to and I’m sure there were many strongly believe this — Our tribe, Home visitors program receive them, you may simply others who helped organize this that we have sworn to serve and ask to be taken off the list. Our powwow. It was great to see the protect, is my family and yours. unit reports will be posted on the group of members from Cheboy- All that we do, how we live, how Sault Tribe Web site in an area gan. They came to help and learn we share, how we help out one specific for each board member. so they would be able to sponsor another, how we pray — these Also, part of the resolution states a powwow in their area. It was are all the traditions and culture the Sault Tribe Web site adminis- also heartwarming to see all of that were handed down to us. We trator will not provide your web- our members who volunteered to are a tribe. We are family. When site e-mail addresses to anyone help them out. there are times of need, all the without notifying and obtaining It was great to see all of our political differences get left at the approval from the board prior to elders at the Thanksgiving din- door. Everyone helps one anoth- releasing any information internal ner. I wish we could have stayed er. I encourage all people to go or external. This will provide longer but we had to drive to out and do the same. e-mail address privacy to you Detroit for a 6 p.m. Michigan Even if you are going through Home visitors (from left to right) Joan Jorgensen, Virginia e-mail users. Thank you to Gaming Control Board meeting. hard times, you can be thankful Vesper and Lauri Gaskin. Communications Director Cory The good news is they approved for the lessons you are learning. I Wilson and Web site administra- our financing package for the know I am. During this holiday Home visitors, Virginia a week for 90 minutes. We use tor Nathan Wright for helping to development of Greektown season, spend some quiet time Vesper, Joan Jorgensen, and the parents-as-teachers curricu- support this initiative. Casino’s permanent hotel-casino and really reflect on all the bless- Lauri Gaskin are currently lum, which emphasizes the parent There is finally some move- resort. This was extremely impor- ings the Creator continues pro- recruiting children from birth to is the first and most important ment to the proposed Constitut- tant to all of us. vide for us. We all have a lot to age three and pregnant women in teacher of their children. We will ional convention. We met with While it is important to give be thankful for. Please continue Chippewa, Luce and Mackinac help the parents to develop week- our hired consultants and we dis- thanks everyday, this seems to be to pray for our tribe and our ser- Counties to participate in the ly home visits that are age appro- cussed the rules of how the con- the time of year we like to pub- vicemen who are away from their Sault Tribe’s Early Head Start priate and meet your child’s skills vention would be handled. Rule licly express ourselves. families. Home Based Program. and interests. Activities include number one is: The Chairperson I am thankful for the wise If you have any questions or Early Head Start is a federally the core areas of large and small or members of the board of direc- decisions our ancestors made concerns, please contact me at funded program that works with muscle development, cognitive tors will not be able to sit on this years ago so that we may retain (906) 635-3054 or (906) 440- the families to enhance the devel- development, social and emotion- working committee. We will be our rights to hunt, fish, gather 7613. My e-mail address is opment of infants and toddlers al development, language, health, appointing members from our and trap to continue to provide [email protected]. birth to age three and to insure nutrition, and Ojibwe culture. the most healthy pregnancy possi- In addition to the weekly home American Indian Graduate Center ble for women. Families who visits, you and your family will announces inaugural academic team enroll in Early Head Start partici- have the opportunity to partici- On October 15, 2005 the look at these bright, eager new and Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux. pate in a variety of educational pate in socializations and parent American Indian Graduate faces to recognize that these White Team, Tennille Begay, and culturally relevant activities meetings each month and be Center presented ten outstanding young students have again Navajo; Caleb Fairey, Navajo; to insure optimal development. involved in the family partnership American Indian students from embarked upon excelling in their Samuel E. Kohn, Crow and Home visitors are highly quali- process. We strive to provide you across the country the All Native academic endeavors. What some Christy Webber, Spirit Lake fied to meet the special needs of and your family with interesting American High School people may not realize is how Sioux. all children and families including experiences, the chance to meet Academic Team awards. critical our young students are to Blue Team, Roxanna Rae those with disabilities. We are other program participants, have The awards were presented at the future of American Indian Billie, Navajo; Sarracina certified in the parents-as-teachers fun and enhance various areas of the AIGC annual conference at communities. Littlebird, Laguna and Chelseay curriculum and have family ser- development with your child. the Indian Pueblo Cultural Red Team Award winners are Yazzie, Navajo. vice credentials. Our children are our future Center in Albuquerque, N.M. Wynonna Curly, Navajo; Lia As home visitors, we bring the leaders and the survival of the Indian Country needs only to Jasperse, Navajo; Shawntay Lupi classroom in to your home. We Ojibwe way of life depends on will visit you and your child once the actions we undertake today. NOVEMBER 22, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS REPRESENTATIVE REPORT Page 9 Check your tribal card Board of Directors to deliver Because of the urgency to hold 8. Rapid River Public Schools - unit reports via e-mail and the inland hunting, fishing and (Indian Educ.) - $5,000. gathering input session in the 9. Thompson Township - post on www.saulttribe.com seven-county service area, it was (Historical Marker) - $1,000. BY NATHAN WRIGHT after we have upgraded our new decided to cancel the second 10. Delta Co. - (Teaching Circle On Nov. 14, the Sault Tribe Web server. meeting in Marquette scheduled William Bonifas Center) - $3,500. board of directors voted unani- Due to the amount of traffic for Oct. 19 and move Escanaba’s 11. West Branch Township mously to have unit reports post- we receive when we send out an meeting up in its place. Reason Community Center - $5,000 - ed on the Web site and sent to e-mail, it was in our best interest was because the date was moved (water - aerobic & therapy registered members of the Sault to wait until we upgrade our new up to start negotiations and the equip.). Tribe Web site via e-mail with Web service plan. As many of committee wanted to make sure 12. Marquette County - $5,000 - resolution 2005-181. you know, our Web site perfor- they had offered and held the (Health Dept. Dental Clinic). With the passing of resolution mance has been slow due to input sessions in all areas and 13. Ishpeming Public School - 2005-181, each board member the high traffic we have been wanted the information compiled (Title VII Academic prevention will now have their own area to receiving (see article and given to the negotiation team. Regression Cultural post unit reports. in Oct 11, 2005 issue for more I would like to apologize to the Enhancement) - $5,000. The most recent unit report information). We are approach- tribal members in Marquette who 14. Big Bay School District - will be at the top of each board ing more than 2000 registered Denise Chase showed up for that meeting, we (Technology update project) - member’s Web page followed by users with 907,540 visitors since Unit IV Representative were assured that it was adver- $6,791. previous unit reports. The new Feb. 11. Sault Tribe Board of Directors tised in your local paper that the Children’s Christmas parties format for unit is now available meeting was cancelled. are scheduled for: New additions and Please check the back of your on the Web site under the board The tribal board and the elec- ¥ Delta County area, Dec. 16, updates on tribal membership card to see if link. Unit reports will also con- tion committee met last week for 6-8:30 p.m., Flat Rock Township you have the magnetic strip. If tinue to be available on the Sault www.saulttribe.com a session on making changes to Hall. you don’t, make sure to call the Tribe Web site via the tribal ¥ Board attendance reports the tribal code chapter 10 election ¥ Schoolcraft, Manistique and enrollment dept. at (800) 251- newspaper. from July, 2004, to September, ordinance. Future workshops are surrounding areas Dec. 10, 11 6597 to receive a new one. Unit report e-mails will be 2005. being scheduled to complete and a.m.-2 p.m., Manistique Tribal Effective Jan. 1, 2006, cashiers sent out on average twice a ¥ The George Snider radio go through this 21 page docu- Center. will no longer accept your mem- month. Details are being worked show now available as a mpg ment. We are still in need of Santa’s bership cards without the magnet- out as to the e-mail format, every week. The tribal board voted to helpers to go toy shopping for ic strips when purchasing tobacco schedule etc. ¥ Tribal Code was updated. approve the issuing of a disabled Manistique. If you are interested and fuel products. This means Registered Sault Tribe Web Please make sure you update hunter permit to individuals to in volunteering, please call 341- you will be required to pay the site members will be able to easi- your records with the new Sault discharge a fire-arm, bow or cross 6993. full price for tobacco and fuel ly subscribe and unsubscribe Tribe Web site address. Please bow from a stationary motor vehi- Office hours will be held by products, and would be required from any lists made available. use www.saulttribe.com. cle. The member must have a per- Tom Miller and myself at the to pay state sale taxes on items Unit reports via e-mail are Don't forget to register! manent or temporary disability Escanaba Tribal Center, Nov. 23, purchased at the gift shops. expected to start sometime in late that prevents the hunter from rea- 5:30-7:30 p.m. and KI Sawyer On Oct. 26, tribal board mem- January or February of 2006 bers spent a legislative day in sonably negotiating rough terrain. Community Center, 269 Canberra Lansing and met with Although the resolution is Street, Nov. 30, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Representative Diane Byrum; approved the board agreed no per- Elders Christmas dinners will Sault Tribe Web site Senator Jason Allen; speaker of mits will be issued until the be held in Marquette at Wahl- the house, Craig DeRoche; inland hunting, fishing and gath- strom’s Restaurant, Dec. 8, 6 p.m. Q and A Professor George Cornell of ering negotiations are completed. In the Escanaba area at the Chip- Michigan State University; Kathy Our unit has $63,338 for falls In Casino banquet center in Question: I e-mailed someone via a form on the Web site and I Blake, senior vice president of distribution of 2 percent dollars Hannaville, Dec. 19, 6 p.m. received an e-mail from [email protected]. Why? business development for that will be allocated to the fol- Manistique elders Christmas Michigan’s Economic lowing projects in our communi- dinner will be at the Manistique Answer: e-mails sent to anyone via the Web site go directly to the Development Corporation; and ty: Tribal Center Dec. 12, 6 p.m. person you are trying to contact. If you receive an automatically Representative Gary McDowell. 1. Rapid River Bay De Noc Like to say chi megwetch to generated [email protected], it is because you checked the box The inland fishing, hunting, Township - $5,436 (for picnic Troy and Wade Jensen, tribal on the contact form and requested a copy or there was an error and gathering sub-committee tables). fisherman who brought some because an e-mail address is not working. members, Charlie Matson, Billy 2. City of Manistique - $6,791 smoked fish in to the elders to Perry, Henry Grondin, Clarence (for fire fighting infrastructure enjoy. Hudak, Aaron Schlehuber and project). On Oct. 1, the heating assis- Aaron Payment and individual 3. Delta county (Great Lakes Pow tance program opened up through board members in their units held Wow regalia) - 3,500. Anishinaabek Community and community meetings to get your 4. Escanaba Area Public Schools Family Services. For more infor- input before starting negotiations - $5,000 - (Reaching our poten- mation, call 341-6993 or (800) with the state on our hunting, tial). 347-7137 or stop in at a local trib- fishing and gathering rights. All 5. Gladstone Public Schools - al center. members were mailed input sur- $4,320 - (Cultural Enhancement If I can be of any assistance or veys, so far about 3,000 surveys Project). you need to contact me, please were returned. Please complete 6 Gladstone Public Schools - (R. call 341-6783 or my toll free your survey and return. We need River - Learning Circle) - $2,000. number (888) 667-3809. Thank your input, concerns and guidance 7. Manistique Area Schools - you. when making decisions on your 5,000 - (Indian Educ. 1836 Treaty rights. Coordinating Services Project). Marinette Marine delivers Cutter Mackinaw to U. S. Coast Guard Old Cutter Mackinaw bound for museum duty in Cheboygan MARINETTE, Wisc. — The major acquisition to replace the The responsibility of the cutter U.S. Coast Guard officially accept- WW II-era CGC Mackinaw was then transferred to the com- ed the Coast Guard Cutter (WAGB-83), began in 2001 when manding officer of the Cutter Mackinaw (WLBB-30) on Nov. the contract was awarded to Mackinaw, Captain Donald, Triner 17. Marinette Marine. The Cutter along with the crew of 10 officers This marked the first day the Mackiniaw is the 31st ship to be and 46 enlisted who became the ship's crew took responsibility for built for the Coast Guard by plankowners of the new vessel. the cutter, and the cutter was Marinette Marine. The Cutter Mackinaw will placed into a temporary in-com- The ship’s primary missions are remain dockside in Marinette for mission special status. It was maritime homeland security, ice several weeks while the crew trains launched into the Menominee breaking, aids to navigation, law aboard the cutter and outfits it with River at Marinette Marine enforcement, marine environmen- necessary equipment. Prior to Corporation April 2 and has since tal protection, and search and res- departure, Mackinaw will be hold- been undergoing outfitting and sea cue. ing an open house as a gesture of trials. The cutter's official commis- The ceremony took place at 11 appreciation to the residents of sioning is tentatively scheduled to a.m., onboard the U.S. Coast Marinette and Menominee for sup- take place at her homeport of Guard Cutter Richard McCreary, porting all 31 Coast Guard crews. Cheboygan, Mich., June 9, 2006. the vice president and general The event will be held Dec. 7 from The Cutter Mackinaw is a one- manager of Marinette Marine 12 to 5 p.m., at the K&K ware- of-a-kind 240-foot icebreaker and Corporation presented the cutter to house pier in Menominee, and all buoy tender, built at the Marinette Commander Jim Knight, com- residents of Marinette and Marine Corporation shipyard. The manding officer of the project resi- Menominee are invited to come Coast Guard's Great Lakes dent office, who received the cutter and enjoy the ship. Icebreaker replacement project, a on behalf of the Coast Guard. NOVEMBER 22, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS PEOPLE Page 10 Kewadin Casinos Robinson tapped announce new COO for P&D director honored to have earned the During that time, the casino Michigan University, where she opportunity to represent the Sault expanded from 4,000 square feet was awarded a full scholarship Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa to a 52,000 square-foot facility through the Patricia Roberts Indians community by serving in that, today, provides employment Harris Fellowship Award. the role of COO for the Kewadin for nearly 350 team members. While at CMU, she also com- Casinos. I look forward to work- Goetz has also been very pleted the course work for her ing together with the many won- actively involved in the planning master’s in sociology and her derful and hard working team and development of the new doctorate in educational adminis- members throughout all of our Kewadin Shores Casino and tration. Robinson returned home five casinos. I have a great level Hotel currently under construc- to Sault Ste. Marie to be closer of gratitude and respect for them tion and scheduled to open in to her family following the birth and the contributions that they May of 2006. of her granddaughter, Ashley make in helping our casino busi- In 1998, he was promoted to Robinson. She returned to work nesses become so successful,” the position of casino general for the tribe in 2000 as the plan- said Goetz. manager and was assigned over- ning and development analyst Goetz was born and raised in sight responsibility for three of and was appointed to the posi- Tony Goetz Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., and the five northern Kewadin Casino Renee’ Robinson tion of acting director of plan- Kewadin Casinos announced began his career in the gaming properties including St. Ignace, ning and development just prior the hiring of Tony Goetz as Chief industry in March of 1988 after Manistique and Hessel. Goetz Renee’ Robinson was recently to January of 2005. Operations Officer for the Sault being hired as a blackjack dealer held this position until earlier this promoted to director of planning Robinson is responsible for Tribe’s five casinos operating at the Vegas Kewadin Casino in year when he was appointed and development for the Sault overseeing a variety of internal throughout the eastern Upper Sault Ste. Marie. After one year, interim COO for all five Kewadin Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa services for the tribe including Peninsula. he was promoted to the position Casinos. Indians. grants and contracts, transporta- Prior to accepting the position, of pit boss and quickly obtained Goetz is a member of the Sault Robinson began her career tion funding, strategic planning, Goetz served as interim COO certification in all areas of gam- Tribe of Chippewa Indians and with the tribe during an intern- survey research, data analysis since last May. Goetz brings over ing supervision. In 1991, he lives in Sault Ste. Marie with his ship in the executive director’s and various other special pro- 14 years of senior and executive accepted the position of casino wife, Donna, to whom he has office in 1978. She returned to jects that impact the future direc- level management experience, manager of the Kewadin Shores been married for 18 years. They work for the tribe in 1980 for the tion of the tribe. specifically in the area of casino Casino in St. Ignace. He have four children, Amanda, next eight years, filling positions “I am excited about the new gaming operations, and over 17 remained in that primary role for Anthony Jr., Travis, and Nathan; within the education department, challenges that lie ahead, espe- years experience overall in the nearly 14 years and has endured and one grandson, Darian. contract health services and the cially over the next two to three gaming industry. six casino expansions that all housing department. She also years” Robinson said. “We are “I am extremely proud and occurred between 1992 and1996. worked as one of the first groups anticipating the expansion of the of team members trained as planning department and are blackjack dealers at our flagship eager to develop a very aggres- Birth announcements casino in the Sault. Robinson sive team of grants and planning earned a bachelor’s of science specialists, who will ensure the degree in legal studies from future growth and development Lake Superior State University of the tribe. We have a great with a minor in business and deal of work to do in the months specialties in law office adminis- to come to lay the ground work tration and criminal justice. for increased federal funding and She was awarded the a strong cooperative relationship Outstanding Native American with our communities. I look Graduate of the Year award forward to meeting with our upon the completion of her members regularly to gather degree. Robinson went on to their input for our future strate- earn a master’s degree in public gic planning.” administration at Central

Aedan Andrew Haapala was Twins Joshua Frederick and Cayson Christopher Erno was Hudak bags deer born on Sept. 16, 2005, at 7:15 p.m. Matthew Joseph Lumsden were born on Oct. 31, 2005, at War at War Memorial Hospital in Sault born to proud parents Mallinda (nee Memorial Hospital in Sault Ste. Ste. Marie, Mich. Albon) and Joel Lumsden of Dafter Marie. He weighed eight pounds He weighed seven pounds, 10.5 on Oct. 20, 2005, at Northern and 2.7 ounces. ounces and was 20 inches in length. Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. Proud parents are Chris and Amy Proud parents are Andy and Joshua weighed four pounds, 14 Erno of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Holly (nee Roy) Haapala of Sault ounces and Matthew weighed five Cayson joins his big brother, Brett, Ste. Marie. pounds, seven ounces. at home. Grandparents are Ted and Linda Grandparents are Frederick and Grandparents are Bernard Krull Haapala of the Sault and Frank and Patricia Albon and Susie and the and Sharon Krull of Sault Ste. Dianne Naccarato of Kinross, late Joseph Lumsden. Marie as well as Donald and Diane Mich., Paul and Carol Pontious of Great-grandfather is Floyd Cook. Erno of Rudyard, Mich. Lake Wales, Fla., and William and Great-grandparents are Eleanor Patricia Roy of Menominee, Mich. and the late Chris Parr of Sault Ste. Great-grandparents are Roberta Marie along with Raymond and Worley of the Sault and Mario and Lila Royer of Fibre, Mich., and Ortensia Naccarato of Sault Ste. Audrey and the late Allan Erno of Marie, Ont. Engadine, Mich. Kinross reaffirms Oberle and Mitchell “I am proud to serve the citi- me in doing what is right for our polls. Kinross has 2,182 regis- zens of Kinross” said Kinross township. Much needs to be done tered voters. Township Supervisor Jason and everyone can find a way to Oberle. “Their decision yesterday contribute.” to move forward on a path of fis- Dan Mitchell added his wish to cal responsibility has reaffirmed reach out to the whole communi- the decision voters made when ty and said, “I am grateful the they elected me a year ago. I voters have given me the oppor- would like to thank my support- tunity to continue to serve our Sault Tribe member Colton Hudak, 9, from Cheboygan, took ers and at the same time reach out community.” this beautiful 11-point buck while hunting duirng archery sea- my hand to those who voted Voter turnout was low with son in Illinois with his father, Chris, uncle Dale and cousin against me and ask them to join 628 voters showing up at the Jordan. NOVEMBER 22, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS PEOPLE Page 11 Carr selected for Heavy mettle Sault Tribe member Kalvin Hartwig received the 2005 Coach’s Award on Nov. 2 at the Elks Lodge ambassadorship in Sault Ste. Marie for his feats on the Sault Area High School cross-country team. The award is just teacher for excellence in school one of many Hartwig has accumulated as he nears as well as his non-academic the end of his secondary education career. activities. Due to graduate from Sault Area High School in He attends Agnes Beer Middle June of 2006, Hartwig demonstrates outstanding School in Warren and is in the effort in academics and athletics along with other sixth grade. pursuits. In the summer of 2006, Will- An avid reader, his GPA hovers between 3.6 and iam, along with 39 other stu- 3.9 while he racks up awards for athletics. So far, dents, will travel as student Hartrwig has collected two junior varsity letters, ambassadors to learn the history two varsity letters, 21 medals in track and cross- and culture of those countries country running, two awards for drafting in scholas- and for those he will be visiting, tic competitions and alcolades for his performance they will learn about him. in the straits area all-conference competition. The William will have the respon- awards are from various sources such his school, sibility of raising as much money Kiwanis, Elks and other organizations. as he can to cover the $6,000 Besides school competitions and activities, Billy Carr, jersey number 23 needed for the trip. Hartwig also participates in events such as the for the Warren Jets Freshmen President Eisenhower began annual Billy Mills run and volunteers for service to where he plays defensive right this program to help earn high his community by helping in the annual city wide tackle coached by Coach school or university credits. Each clean-up and doing field work for a local water con- Kevin Williamson. succeeding president has been servation group. William Carr III is a member honorary chairman, knowing it is Hartwig is an advanced placement student who is of our tribe, son of Bill and Rob- such a great program. a member of the National Honor Society and fully in, brother of Brett and a resident William is another in the long intends to pursue a higher education career in auto- of Warren, Mich. list of tribe members who contin- motive engineering with a minor in history. He said he favors studying at Kettington University in Flint. He was recently selected to ue to bring pride and exceptional Kalvin Hartwig displays some of his awards participate in the 50-year old publicity to our great Sault Ste. People to People Ambassador Marie Tribe of Chippewa Program. William was recom- Indians. mended for the honor by a An open water debut Giorgie Graves, 12, a six-year pushed her out of the way and Livermore returns veteran of USA Swimming com- swam over her to gain the lead at petitions had never competed in the first buoy. an open water race when she In her first open water race, to duty in Iraq competed in the one-mile Open Giorgie Graves, a member of the Water Challenge at Cypress Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Gardens, Fla. Chippewa Indians, finished first Sault Tribe member, Sgt. David A. Livermore, is currently serving his Graves was asked to enter the place in her age group (10-14- second tour of duty in Iraq. He is in event by her coach at Brandon year old girls), first place in over- the U.S. Army and was stationed in Blue Wave, Mio Vasic. She has all women and third place in Germany prior to his deployment. competed in nearly 100 swim overall men and women. Sgt. Livermore is an Engadine meets from Ft. Lauderdale to She finished with a time of 18 High School graduate, class of ‘97, Buffalo. In terms of competition, minutes and seven seconds. and attended Northern Michigan she has swum against the best in Her coach is planning on University prior to his enlistment. the country in her age group. entering her in the U.S. National He is the son of Linda and David About 50 swimmers, most of Open Water Championships in Livermore of Garnet. whom were open water veterans Ft. Myers, Fla., in June of 2006. Giorgie Graves and twice the size of Graves, Sportsman’s club plants walleye Sgt. David Livermore Sault member selected as MVP

The St. Mary’s River support this on-going project. Marketing Department and the Sportsman’s Club conducted The club members work very Kewadin Casinos management their annual walleye planting on hard from March through Sept- team for their strong support of Nov. 4, thanks to their many ember to raise the money for this project over the years. supporters. planting. You may have spotted Kewadin Casinos have been a The club has been planting them at the River Rage Prof- partner in the walleye planting walleye in the St. Mary’s River essional Walleye Tournament, project with the St. Mary’s River for over 30 years and, according the Michigan Walleye Tourna- Sportsman’s Club for about 10 to many of the river resorts in ment or the FOP Walleye years. the area, their customers have Tournament. Co-chairmen of the club are seen an increase in the number The club would like to thank Gordon McCloskey and Basil of walleye caught. The club and express appreciation to all Willis. hopes these results are due, at participating organizations for “They bent over backwards to Sault Tribe member Tony Bonacci was recently awarded the least in part, to their planting their support. help us and they should be rec- most valuable player for the seventh grade Sault Giants Red efforts. They would like to especially ognized for what they’re doing,” Team. He is the son of Carmine and Debra Bonacci. A raffle is held each year to thank the Kewadin Casinos said Willis. Page 12 CULTURE NOVEMBER 22, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS Sault Tribe interpretive center, preserving our story BY ART LEIGHTON, HISTORIC A major component of fulfill- enthusiastic and positive for a to offer information to the project have other suggestions, please PRESERVATION SPECIALIST ing the promise of the grant is the center. Many Sault Tribe elders team. This is the first stage of the include them in the questionnaire. The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of gathering of tribal input by sur- retain the knowledge we are seek- process of planning a facility that The second part of the survey is a Chippewa Indians secured an vey, for a future center. During ing to understand. They know the reflects who we were in the past cultural assessment. The cultural Administration for Native the months of October, November story and experiences of our and our identity today as department of the tribe is trying Americans Social and Economic and December, the grant project ancestors and it is our hope that Anishinaabek. With a solid under- to gain an understanding of the Development Strategies grant to team will visit the nine elder this story will be preserved in the standing of culture and history, cultural knowledge that exists in plan for the building of a tribal committees throughout the tribal center. the Sault Tribe interpretive center the Sault Tribe membership. If interpretive center. This facility service area. The hope is to gain The board meetings represent can leave a legacy for the future you could help with that, it will will help the tribe preserve our an understanding of the desires of another segment of the tribal pop- generations of our people. be deeply appreciated. culture, educate Sault Tribe mem- the elders in our communities for ulation that is going to be asked You can help the project team bership and the general public the composition of the interpre- to fill out surveys about the inter- by spending a few moments to fill and perpetuate our way of life for tive center and museum. The pretive center. We will continue out this survey. The first half of future generations of Anishin- committee has already visited the to come to the meetings to gather the survey concerns the makeup aabek. The planning grant is a elders committees in Escanaba, feedback until January. Combined of a future interpretive center. well timed opportunity to make a Manistique, Hessel, Newberry with The Sault Tribe News and These are ideas that the commit- generational impact on our com- and the Sault. The meetings and the tribal Web site, most of our tee has come up with during the munity. the overall feedback has been membership should have a chance course of our meetings. If you Community input survey for the Ojibwe interpretive center New NCAI What would your interest be for the following components or activities? president Interest Level BY ADAM MCMULLIN, NCAI 1. Teaching lodges Very high High Some None TULSA, Okla.— Joe Garcia, 2. Traditional teachings Very high High Some None Governor of Ohkay Owingeh 3. Outdoor amphitheater Very high High Some None (Pueblo of San Juan, N.M.), was 4. Dormitory housing Very high High Some None elected president of the National 5. Kitchen and food preparation area Very high High Some None Congress of American Indians 6. Traditional garden Very high High Some None (NCAI) on Nov. 3 at the organi- 7. Greenhouse Very high High Some None zation’s 62nd annual convention. 8. Aviary (Bird sanctuary and rehabilitation center) Very high High Some None Garcia has served as NCAI 9. Canoeing and hiking Very high High Some None first vice-president since 2003, 10. Indoor amphitheater Very high High Some None two terms as San Juan lieutenant 11. Traditional foods eatery Very high High Some None governor and two terms as San 12. Planetarium Very high High Some None Juan governor. A community 13. Traditional and fine arts gallery Very high High Some None advocate, Garcia serves as a 14. Gift shop (Tribal crafts and artist promotions) Very high High Some None school board chairman and presi- 15. Tribal archives and artifacts preservation Very high High Some None dent of TSAY, a tribally owned 16. Tribal history Very high High Some None business. 17. Great Lakes history with tribal theme Very high High Some None “We must protect our culture, 18. Cultural division offices Very high High Some None our people and our language,” 19. Natural resources department Very high High Some None said Garcia. “One person, one 20. Mobile interpretive center Very high High Some None tribe cannot do it as it takes a multitude of power, of organiza- Cultural assessment tions, a multitude of spirit and the Indian mind to get us to the next Interest Level level. We cannot turn over deci- 1. Do you have a American Indian name? Yes No Don’t know sions to Congress, the president 2. Do you know what clan or dodem you are? Yes No Don’t know or state legislatures. We have to 3. Do you know the history of the tribe? Yes No Don’t know do it ourselves, we have to do our 4. Have you heard the creation story? Yes No Don’t know part as one nation — the Indian 5. Do you know the history of the Indians of America? Yes No Don’t know nation. I am committed to lead in 6. Do you live or follow the Anishinaabe way of life? Yes No Don’t know this great effort.” 7. Does your family live or follow the Anishinaabe way of life? Yes No Don’t know “President-elect Garcia will be 8. Do you know of speak Ojibwe? Yes No Don’t know a great leader for NCAI,” said outgoing NCAI President Tex G. Have you participated in the following activities? Hall. “He has proven to be a suc- Do you want to learn more about them? cessful governor for the San Juan Pueblo and I know that will Participated Interest Level translate into effective, progres- 1. Harvesting and making maple syrup Yes No High Some None sive leadership on the national 2. Making corn soup and fry bread Yes No High Some None stage that will benefit Indian peo- 3. Hunting deer and preparing deer meat Yes No High Some None ple for generations.” 4. Gill netting or trap netting for fish Yes No High Some None Other NCAI election results: 5. Harvesting birch bark for making baskets Yes No High Some None Jefferson Keel, lieutenant gover- 6. Making birch bark baskets Yes No High Some None nor of the Chickasaw Nation of 7. Harvesting ash trees for making baskets Yes No High Some None Oklahoma, was elected first vice- 8. Making ash baskets Yes No High Some None president; Juana Majel-Dixon of 9. Harvesting sweetgrass, sage, cedar, etc. Yes No High Some None the Pauma Band of Mission 10. Making dance regalia Yes No High Some None Indians of California was re- 11. Dancing in a powwow Yes No High Some None elected as recording secretary; 12. Singing or drumming Yes No High Some None and W. Ron Allen, chairman of 13. Making beadwork, jewelry, necklaces, etc. Yes No High Some None. the Jamestown S’Klallam tribe of 14. Working with porcupine quills, boxes, etc. Yes No High Some None Washington was re-elected trea- 15. Building a ceremonial fire Yes No High Some None surer. 16. Offering semaa Yes No High Some None Founded in 1944, the National 17. Naming ceremonies Yes No High Some None Congress of American Indians 18. Sweat lodge Yes No High Some None (www.ncai.org) is the oldest, 19. Storytelling Yes No High Some None largest and most representative 20. Talking circles Yes No High Some None American Indian and Alaska 21. Feasting, ghost supper, memorial offering Yes No High Some None Native organization in the coun- 22. Ojibwe language class Yes No High Some None try. NCAI advocates on behalf of 23. Clan system teachings Yes No High Some None more than 250 tribal govern- 24. Medicine wheel teachings philosophy Yes No High Some None ments, promoting strong tribal- Thank you for helping shape and design the Ojibwe interpretive center. You comments, questions and suggestions are welcomed. federal government-to-govern- Please return completed survey to: ment policies, and promoting a Art Leighton, better understanding among the Ojibwe interpretive center planner, general public regarding 206 Greenough, American Indian and Alaska Sault Ste. Marie, MI, 49783, Native governments, people and rights. (906) 632-7494 NOVEMBER 22, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS EDUCATION Page 13 Young Scholars Program offered to high achievers The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of The tribe will be accepting marking period. Students in the 2004-2005 school year to the card (If the student doesn’t have a Chippewa Indians Education applications for the fall semester schools grading on a numerical application deadline will be used card, please call enrollment to Department will be accepting of the 2005-06 school year as basis must receive the equivalent for the lottery in February 2005. request one); a photograph suit- applications for the Young soon as the first semester is over. A grades to qualify. In such In order to qualify for the able for printing in the tribal Scholars Program. Sudents will receive an award cases, please attach a letter stating Young Scholars Program, the fol- newspaper is optional, send a pic- The purpose of this program is of $25 for each marking period in the school’s equivalency with the lowing information must be ture you can spare and please to recognize the hard work and which all A grades or perfect application. received by Feb. 24, 2006: A write the student’s name on the dedication of our tribe’s students attendance was achieved with a Qualifications for perfect atten- completed application with all back. in grades six through 12 who maximum award of $50 per dance means students must have parts completed; a copy of the The information can be sent by have received all A grades or per- semester. For eligibility, a student been in school or at a school student’s report card signed by a mail to Sault Tribe, Attn: Jack fect attendance for one or more must be an enrolled member of function each day of the marking parent or a letter from an adminis- Kibble, 2 Ice Circle, Sault Ste. marking periods. our tribe in grades six through 12 period with the report stating zero trator at the school stating the Marie, MI 49783. Students may apply twice a at a public or private school. absences. Excused absences do marking periods for which the All information must be year, after the first semester All A grades means students not constitute perfect attendance. student earned all A grades and/or received by 5 p.m. on Feb. 24, and again at the end of the sec- must receive some form of an A The number of marking peri- perfect attendance; a copy of the 2006. ond semester. (A+, A, A-) in all courses for a ods completed from the start of student’s Sault Tribe membership Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Young Scholars Program Get help to meet Application form costs of medicare Student’s name: Age: Grade:

Address: City: prescription drug

State: Zip Phone: E-mail: program

BY ED DWYER automatically. School name: School phone: SOCIAL SECURITY Anyone who has both Medi- ADMINISTRATION care and Medicaid, or Medicare There is still time to apply for and Supplemental Security School address: All A grades, number of periods Perfect attendance, number extra financial help through the Income, or anyone whose state periods for first semester. of marking periods for first new Medicare prescription drug pays his or her Medicare premi- semester. program that goes into effect on ums, will not have to complete Jan. 1, 2006. an eligibility application. Principal’s name: Student’s Social Security number: mandatory These days, many Medicare Also, it is important that all beneficiaries may be trying to beneficiaries understand that decide which of the Medicare even if they qualify for the extra Please attach the following: plans to sign up for, since enroll- help, they still need to enroll in a ment begins on Nov. 15. Medicare-approved prescription 1. A copy of the student’s report card signed by their parent or a letter from an administrator of But if you have limited income drug plan to obtain both coverage their school stating the marking periods for which they have had all A grades and/or perfect and resources, don’t forget to see and the extra help. attendance, students must be in grades six through 12 to qualify. if you can qualify for extra help It should be noted that enroll- to pay for part of the monthly ment into a Medicare approved 2. A copy of the student’s Sault Tribe membership card. If the student doesn’t have a card, please call premiums, annual deductibles prescription drug plan is not done enrollment to request one. and prescription co-payments by Social Security. Individuals under the new prescription drug wishing to enroll in a prescrip- 3. If a photograph of the student is available which could be used in promotion of the program, please program. tion drug plan must contact the enclose it with the completed application. Please write the student’s name on the back of the picture. That extra help could be worth plan directly. Assistance in an average of $2,100 per year for selecting a prescription drug plan I certify that all the information given is true and correct. I understand that this information is being those who qualify. is available by contacting given for the receipt of funds and the Sault Tribe education department officials may verify the Social Security is taking appli- Medicare at 1-800-633-4227 or information on the application with my child’s school. I further give consent for the use of my child’s cations now from Medicare bene- by using the Medicare website at name and likeness for the promotion of this program. ficiaries who may be eligible for www.medicare.gov. the extra help. To qualify, an So remember, it is not too late individual must have total annual to see if you qualify for some ______income below $14,355 and extra help with prescription drug Parent’s signature Date resources limited to $10,000. costs. More than three million The limits for a married couple people have already applied. But Please mail the preceding information to Sault Tribe, Attn: Jack Kibble, Two Ice Circle, Sault Ste. living together are higher: if you are not one of them and Marie, MI 49783 or fax the information to (906) 635-6511. $19,245 in combined annual you think that you might income and $20,000 in qualify for the extra help, you All information must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Feb. 24, 2005, to be eligible for the program. resources. These resources can can complete an online applica- be slightly higher — an addition- tion at www.socialsecurity.gov. al $1,500 per person — if some Or you can contact Social Innovators of our time of the money will be used for Security at 1-800-772-1213 The Smithsonian Magazine from extinction — the same corn Other top innovators named to burial expenses. Even if your (TTY 1-800-325-0778) and ask recently chose 35 innovators who that sustained northeast and the Smithsonian list are Wynton annual income is higher, you for an application in the mail, or make a difference, a contribution, Canadian American Indians for Marsalis, Margaret Burbidge, Bill still may be able to get some help request more information. But and inspire. Included on that list centuries. Gates, Richard Leakey, Annie if you support other family mem- the clock is ticking, so do it are is Jane Mt. Pleasant. Mt. Pleasant's blend of Native Leibovitz, Clyde Roper, Andy bers who live with you; have today, and then enroll in the new Among the six nations of the knowledge and western science Goldsworthy, Robert Langridge, earnings from work; or live in Medicare prescription drug pro- Iroquois, corn, beans and squash gives Americans Indians a strong Daphne Sheldrick, Julie Taymor, Alaska or Hawaii. gram between Nov. 15, 2005 and have been known as the Three presence in sustainability science. Wendell Berry, Edward O. Some beneficiaries will quali- May 15, 2006. Sisters—gifts from the Creator job opportunities, ethno-educa- Wilson, John Dobson, Mark fy for the extra financial help that grew well together and pro- tion." Lehner, Sally Ride, Gordon vided nutritional sustenance. Another is Mark Plotkin who Parks, D.A. Henderson, Renée The next deadline for For more than 30 years, Jane published Tales of a Shaman's Fleming, David Attenborough, Mt. Pleasant has revitalized inter- Apprentice, a story of his experi- Tim Berners-Lee, James Watson, est in the ancient Iroquois tradi- ences and a call to preserve Wes Jackson, Yo-Yo Ma, Daniel submissions to The Sault tion of growing food through nature's pharmacy and undiscov- H. Janzen, Ed Bearss, Frank polyculture, a system where ered promise for curing disease. Gehry, Janis Carter, Maya Tribe News is Monday, plants grow and florish together. Now in its 25th printing, Tales Angelou, Robert Moses, Douglas She has used it to help farmers has been translated into five lan- Owsley, Chuck Close and Steven protect their soil. She has also guages and has been adapted into Spielberg. Dec. 5, 2005, at 5 p.m. rescued several varieties of corn a video, audiotape, children's Page 14 ACFS NOVEMBER 22, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS November is Foster Home Behavioral health Recruitment Month program honored At a time of Thanksgiving, Anishnabek Comm- unity and Family Services would like to give spe- cial thanks to the foster families who care for the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indian children in need. Whose hearts and homes are open to children who are unable to live at home right now. Children with special needs and require many services. Making your house their temporary home and security. To those making a difference, remember:

“One-hundred years from now, it will not matter what material wealth or status we attained, but the world may be different, because we were important to the life of a child”ÐForest Witcraftt The Anishnabek Community and Family Services team, back Thank you foster parents! row, left to right, Selina McLean, secretary; Debbie Sirk, Those interested in learning more about becom- behavioral health counselor; Dr. Leif LaLone, clinical supervi- ing Sault Tribe foster parents are welcome to call sor; Mike Powers, court specialist; Yvonne Goudreau, behav- Miigwetch to foster families, helping a lonely Jeanne McHugh at (906) 341-6993 or 1-800-347- ioral health counselor; Karen Howell, behavioral health coun- child find his way. 7137. selor; Bob Ruuska, behavioral health counselor; and Candace Worthington, clinical social worker. Center row. left to right, Richard O’Kane, behavioral health director; Phylis Thomas, Low Income Sault Tribe FY2006 behavioral health supervisor; Cindy Thomas, behavioral health supervisor; Caryn Royer, secretary; Jennifer LeBlanc, behav- Home LIHEAP weatherization ioral health counselor; and Angel Peer, secretary. Front row, left to right: Julie Menard, acting mental health technician; guidelines Sarah Halvorsen, clinical social worker; Christine McPherson, Energy ACFS director; and Lane Barber, clinical social worker. Is the price of heating fuel get- weatherization or other energy Assistance ting you down? Do you wish you related home repair for low- The Sault Tribe Behavioral that have a track record of proven could get more out of your tank of income households, particularly Health Program was recently effectiveness with indigenous Program fuel or use less gas? those low-income households selected as one of ten “Effective children and families and which Anishnabek Community and with the lowest incomes who pay practices and models in commu- addresses some aspect of fami- nities of color: Effective behav- lies. The First Nations Behavioral During the month of October Family Services wishes to remind a high proportion of household ioral health interventions for chil- Health Association recognizes 2005, Anishnabek Community Sault Tribe households residing in income for home energy. dren, adolescents and families of programs in order to identify and and Family Services processed the tribal service area that they If you believe your household color” by the First Nations describe both mainstream and 542 heating assistance applica- may be eligible for assistance in would benefit from weatheriza- Behavioral Health Association. racial and ethnic specific program tions. Of those applications, 82 weatherizing their home. tion assistance, please contact In receiving the award, ACFS models or service interventions percent of them were approved The goal of weatherization ACFS for assistance in applying Director Christine McPherson that have proven effective in for assistance. assistance is to improve the heat- for services. said, “Our program is unique in addressing behavioral health Heating assistance provides a ing efficiency of the home, thus Applications are available at that it provides mental health, issues in the American Indian credit with the primary heat ven- reducing the energy burden and ACFS offices in Sault Ste. Marie, substance abuse and employee communities. dor for those households eligible reliance on energy assistance pro- St. Ignace and Manistique or can assistance services under the The First Nations Behavioral for assistance. grams. be mailed, please contact ACFS at same roof as other social services Health Association seeks to Eligibility includes income The Low Income Home Energy 632-5250 or 1-800-726-0093. programs. A social and communi- ensure that effective models are limits, residency and tribal Assistance Program funds may be ty healing perspective is critical identified and shared with a membership. used for low-cost residential in addressing multiple needs of national audience and to build the First time applicants should our families and children. Over capacity of community-based bring copies of the household Crisis energy assistance the years we have found this to be providers of color to document income for the past 12 months, most effective in our community and participate in resource devel- Sault Tribe membership cards available to low income and it is gratifying to see the staff opment strategies for effective for all household members, recognized at the national level.” programs. Social Security cards for all target households The award recognizes program household members and proof models or service interventions of an active account. All docu- ments should be copies, which January 2 , 2006 can be made at all ACFS Low income target households tion for the household including Anishnaabek Community offices. are defined as those households Sault Tribe membership cards, If you have not received who are at, or below, 100 percent Social Security cards, household and Family Services LIHEAP heating assistance and of poverty and have at least one income for the past 12 months believe you may be eligible, you Sault Tribe member who is and and proof of an active account. Biidaajmowin may contact the ACFS office elder (Age 60 or over), disabled All documents should be copies, serving your county. (receives SSI or SSD in their own which can be made at all ACFS Bringing news from Chippewa and Luce counties. name) or a child aged five years offices. can call the office in Sault Ste. or under. Non-target households are eli- ACFS Marie at 632-5250 or 1-800- Low-income target households gible to apply Feb. 1, 2006, and 726-0093. Mackinac County can are eligible to apply using the are required to be interviewed by contact the St. Ignace office at simple application process in a direct assistance staff member. 643-8103 or 1-877-444-5608, which the household submits Non-target households are not eli- PreservingPreserving OurOur PasPastt and Schoolcraft, Delta, Alger their heating assistance approval gible to apply directly. The appli- letter in lieu of an application. cant will be asked to provide The multi-award winning and Marquette County residents tribal elder video series can contact the Manistique Changes in the household com- proof of efforts to prevent the dis- office at 341-6993 or 1-800- position, or income, require com- connect. “Preserving Our Past”, is 347-7137. pletion of an application. Please contact the ACFS now available at a reduced Additionally, target households offices in your county for an price of $25 with $4.95 ship- are not required to submit a dis- appointment. Chippewa and Luce ping and handling. Deadline for connect notice. A credit will be counties can call the office in To order your copy, call issued to their account with their Sault Ste. Marie at 632-5250 or the tribal video production primary heating vendor. Those 1-800-726-0093. Mackinac submissions to the department at (906) 632- households with disconnect County can contact the St. Ignace Christmas issue of notices should submit the notice office at 643-8103 or 1-877-444- 6398. The Sault Tribe to insure that the maximum 5608, and Schoolcraft, Delta, amount of assistance is provided. Alger and Marquette County resi- News is 5 p.m. First time applicants will be dents can contact the Manistique Monday, Dec. 5. required to complete an applica- office at 341-6993 or 1-800-347- tions with supporting documenta- 7137. NOVEMBER 22, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS YOUTH CONFERENCE Page15 2005 Sault Tribe Youth Leadership Conference Billed as “The Leaders of The presentations began Chance Rush who travel Tomorrow Are Here Today — A Friday, Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 throughout Indian Country to Conference to Change the p.m. Breaks in presentations speak to and encourage Indian Unchangeable,” about 82 young allowed for socialization along youth. Local speakers included people along with over two with a free time period after- Bud Biron, Jackie Halfaday- dozen presenters met through the wards just before dinner and a Minton, Ron Paquin, Kat weekend of Nov. 18-20 at the talent show in the Dream Memegos, Cal Burnside, Cathy Kewadin Casino and Convention Maker’s Theater. Presentations Abramson, Lana Causley, Center in Sault Ste. Marie for the resumed on the following day William Gravelle, representatives 2005 Sault Tribe Youth and later in the evening the chil- from Sault Tribe programs and Leadership Conference. dren and presenters enjoyed a services among others. The children heard presenta- semi-formal dinner banquet and The students attending the tions on drumming, regalia dance in the theater. The confer- conference came from Sault Ste. styles, basket crafting, hand ence concluded at noon on Marie, St. Ignace, Newberry, drumming, the Seven Sunday. Manistique and Hannahville. Grandfathers, clans, education Some of the speakers included government, community, health American Indian motivational and leadership. speakers LeAdra Bitsie and Above, Indian Country motivational speaker LeAdra Bitsie, one of the keynote speakers, addresses conference attendees

Manistique Tribal Youth Council members, Christin Apps, Nick Smith and Blake Mannisto, all 16, with chaperones from Manistique Roberta and Herbert Weinert.

Unit II board member Lana Causley speaks with students during a break in presentations. Photos by Rick Smith and Al Kamuda

The founding members of the tribal youth council get together at the 10 year reunion. Left to right, Alan Rabideau, William “Buckshot” Gravelle, Dee Eggert, Dave Houghton, Kim McPherson, Barb Gravelle, Jody Ringuette, Lisa Kerfoot, Laura Collins, Shondra Hominga, Josh Hominga and Chris Goetz

Unit I Representative Cathy Abramson was the program administrator when Enji-Naadamaageng participants get all dressed up for the youth the tribal youth council started 10 years ago and Alan Rabideaut was the conference dinner at the Dream Maker’s Theater. youth services coordinator. Page 14 ¥ November 22, 2005 ¥ The Sault Tribe News PHOTO GALLERY The Sault Tribe News ¥ November 22, 2005 ¥ Page 15 Expanded skate rental 2005 annual elders opens at Chi Mukwa Thanksgiving

Over 200 elders enjoyed the turkey dinner, pumpkin luncheon pie and entertainment by the Bahweting Drum with dance demonstrations by community members and the JKL Bahweting Middle School and Intermediate Orchestras at the 2005 annual Thanksgiving luncheon for elders.

To kick off their expanded skate rental, Chi Mukwa was open for free Photos by Alan Kamuda rental and skating.

Seated left to right, Grace MacArthur and Shirley Cameron, along with standing left to right, Grace Flowers, Lorraine Moran and Pauline Hickman gather around Chairperson Aaron Payment at the luncheon. Chi Mukwa unveiled their 279 new pairs of rental skates with a free skate and Seventh grader Jaicinna Singh concentrates on the music free rental to all patrons. The new Riedell skates were purchased with a grant and during the performance. replace 10 year old skates. Due to numerous requests they have had, they have expanded on their smaller hockey skates beginning with 11 juniors. Over the years the trend in this area has been for girls to wear hockey skates, so that meant ordering more hockey skates in all sizes. Their old skates that are in salvageable condition will be redistributed to other areas to use. Chi Mukwa is open for public skating on Saturday and Sunday from 2:30-4:20 p.m., $3 for adults and $2 for students and kids. Skate rental is $2. Skating and skate rental is free to tribe members.

In her work, Elder Division Director Holly Kibble shows no favoritism but, at the luncheon, Holly had her favorite elders, Friends share some old family memories after the luncheon. John Wilkinson conducts the JKL Middle School and Intermediate Orchestras for mom and dad Emery and Donna Corbiere. the elders at the luncheon. Fifty students from JKL Bahweting played a variety of classical and traditional tunes.

Tori Gamelin, 5, gets her skates tied up by her A Halloween full grandmother Carol LaMantia. of thanks and scares

Viola Neadow from Manistique is presented with a Matt Merian and Christina Etapa welcomed children into “Thank You for Your Good Help Award” by Chairperson the emergency room at the Nightmare on Bear Street Aaron Payment. Other winners of the “Chi Miigwech scare maze. Mino-Naadamaageyin Award” were Dorothy Currie from Hessel, Diane Moore and Joanne Carr from the Sault.

The ninth annual Nightmare on Bear Street was anoth- er tremendous success as over 1,500 people showed up On Halloween, Oct. 31, 2005, the Sault Tribe Dress Down for the scary fun at Chi Mukwa. Committee held a special luncheon for the employees. It was “We really want to thank all the volunteers who helped what the dress down committee hopes is the first annual “Give us that night,” said Zachary Robinson, the assistant events Back to the Employees” luncheon. The committee recognizes just manager, “We could not have done it without the help of the Northern Black Bears, Delta Sigma Phi fraternity, the how much Sault Tribe employees contribute to not only our tribal An employee costume contest was also held at the “Give It wasn’t a day when only the adults could dress up and play. community but to our local communities as well. LSSU cross country and track teams and all the tribal Back to the Employees” luncheon. The winners were, left to Here are the winners, all in “Wizard of Oz” attire, from the 0-3 team members.” right, Lisa Bumstead, first place; Cathy Boling, second place; age group at the ninth annual Nightmare on Bear Street and Kim Pilcher and Nina Plis who as a team took third place. Halloween Party at Chi Mukwa Recreation Center. All are It was Dana McCauley’s first time out this year so shown with their moms, left to right,Jaron Wyma as the scare- she needed a little help from dad, John. The crow, Dajon Willis as the lion and Samantha Willis with her pet McCauleys came over from Sault Ontario for the dog as Dorothy and ToTo, free skate. Page 18 NEWS NOVEMBER 22, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS Meet Kewadin More ways to Casino's management win millions at various tribal businesses before embarking on his gaming career Kewadin Casinos in 1994 as an assistant manager.. In 1997, Bouschor became the vice president of marketing and sales. In this position, he was responsible for the management and direction of all marketing activities in addition to the over- sight of the convention sales department, group sales depart- ment, player development and executive services, and entertain- ment department for five Kewadin Casino properties. In 2003, Bouschor accepted the Rick McDowell Alan Bouschor responsibility of oversight of BY MICHELLE BOUSCHOR including the Sault Ste. Marie Kewadin Casinos Hotel, located In part two of our “Meet the Tribe of Chippewa Indians on on-site at the Sault Ste. Marie Management” series we look at audits, casino internal control and casino location. This hotel prop- two additional members of our financial statement preparation. erty includes 320 well-appointed management team. In 1988, McDowell joined the rooms, pool, sauna, whirlpool and The team is comprised of casi- Kewadin Casino team as a con- workout room. no management from all sites and troller for gaming operations. His After a restructuring of the is responsible for the overall prior experience working with organization in 2005, Bouschor direction of the facilities. tribal and gaming businesses began to direct his efforts on the Chief Financial Officer Rick proved useful and helped marketing, player development and executive services depart- McDowell has over 18 years of McDowell develop a successful The new eMillions Gold Seeker slot machine experience working with the gam- and efficient accounting depart- ments. He works with his team on ing industry. He has a bachelor’s ment. a variety of projects including the The highly anticipated protected height adjustable play- of science degree from Lake Rick McDowell was promoted planning and implementation of eMillionsª slot machines will field, first in the industry, capti- Superior State University and to Kewadin Casino’s chief finan- all marketing events, promotions make their way into Kewadin vate players and operators alike. worked as a senior accountant cial officer in 1997, and is and tournaments, a new one to Casinos this month. 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Machines that will be fea- which is contingent upon regula- The race is on at the Kewadin Shores Resort in St. Ignace . . . tured in the eMillions circuit tory and gaming license Construction work at the new Kewadin Casino facility in St. Ignace is progressing at an exceptional include African Richesª, Gold approvals, is expected to be com- rate! Crews are working on closing in all areas of the building in order to heat and work on the inside of Seekersª and Fantasy Forestª. pleted on Dec. 31, 2006. the structure during the winter months. Over 80 workers are currently on location, 50 percent of which are The eMillions is a subset of the The family-owned and operat- Sault Tribe members. e-motionª game group which ed GAUSELMANN Group, Pictured above is the entrance way which connects the new 81 room hotel which overlooks the pic- has been leading the market for which has sold two million gam- turesque Horseshoe Bay, in the background, to the casino floor, on the left. the “new age of video” ergonom- ing devices since inception, is the Siding and painting on the casino side of the new facility is nearly complete. Once this is done, work ic and technically advanced slot second largest manufacturer of will begin on the inside of the casino floor. This new gaming space will include 26 Vegas style table machines designed to attract play, gaming devices worldwide. To games, 20 keno seats, a poker room, keno, and 800 slots. For more on how human resources is preparing build player loyalty and generate find out more information about for the opening of the St. Ignace Resort, please see the related story on page 22. significant revenue. Unique and ATRONIC please visit the Web Photo byAlan Kamuda eye-catching frame lights, dual site at www.atronic.com. TFT screens, and ergonomic cabi- net design, including the patent- NOVEMBER 22, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS WALKING ON Page 19 Norma “Pat” Black walked Benjamin and JoAnn (nee Miller) 45 years when Ted preceded her Ouellette of Mason, Mich.; two preceded her in death on July 31, on last Oct. 3 in Battle Creek, Brown. in death on March 12, 1999. sons and daughters-in-law, Larry 1969. Mich. Steve enjoyed attending school June worked as a nurse for St. and Robin Ouellette of Wasilla, Lauretta was a cook at the She was the great-great-grand- and riding the bus. He especially Lawrence Hospital in Lansing, Alaska and Vince Ouellette and Trout Creek School for 15 years daughter of Peter John Beaver, loved camping with his family Munising Memorial Hospital Vicky Ballas of Munising; nine and cooked at the First great-granddaughter of Angeline where he tended the campfire and (both the old and new), the grandchildren; brother, Clark Presbyterian Point Bible Camp (nee Beaver) and Norman swam in the lakes. Superior Health Haven, LMAS King of Sault Ste. Marie; sister, for many years. Williams, granddaughter of Mary Surviving Steven M. Brown Health Department and then for Jacqueline Lee of Sault Ste. She was a member of the First (nee Williams) Loiselle and are his mother, JoAnn Brown; his the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Marie; brothers-in-laws and sis- Presbyterian Church in Trout daughter of Alice “Annis” (nee step-father, Johnny Brown; his Chippewa Indians. ters-in-law, Claude Ouellette, Creek and served on the church Mercier) and Walter Ray brother, James L. Miller; his step- June was a nurse by profession Richard (Carol) Ouellette, Mary board for many years. She was Robbins. brother, Benjamin Brown; and his and she lived her entire life with King, Kay King and Marilyn also a member of the Trombley- Pat was a member of our tribe step-sisters, Shelly, Tammy and compassion, generosity and car- King; and numerous nieces and Polkas American Legion since 1976. Born June 7, 1931, Crystal Brown. ing for others. She graciously nephews. Auxiliary in Trout Creek, the near Curtis, she spent her life in Preceding him in death are his opened her home to friends, fami- She was preceded in death by Henry Hendrickson VFW Michigan. father, Benjamin Brown, and his ly and people in the community. her brothers, Jack, Gene, Ray- Auxiliary in Covington and the She retired after 30 years with sister, Barbara Miller. June was truly loved by all who mond, william, Gerald and Fran- Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Ford Motor Credit Corporation in Visitation was tribal ceremoni- knew her. cis. Chippewa Indians. Lansing, becoming area manager. al building Nov. 2. Traditional She was a member of the Friends called at the Bower- Survivors include her daughter, She is survived by her son, services were Nov. 3 Burial will Sacred Heart Catholic Church, St. man Funeral Home in Munising Nancy Aho of Iron River; four John L. Black III; daughter, take place at Lakeview Cemetery Bridget’s Circle of Sacred Heart, and a parish vigil service was sons, Bill (Myra) and Fred Valarie (Brian) Kewley; grand- in Kinross. the National Catholic Society of conducted on Aug. 14. A Mass of (Priscilla) of Trout Creek, Charlie daughter, Sarah Ruth Kewley; Arrangements were in the care Foresters and the Sault Ste. Marie Christian Burial was celebrated at of Covington and Jack (JoAnn) of and sisters, Edwina (Richard) of Hovie Funeral Home. Tribe of Chippewa Indians. the Sacred Heart Church on Aug. Juneau, Alaska; 17 grandchildren, Randall and Wenona (nee Lucus) June enjoyed playing the 15. Interment was at the Maple 49 great-grandchildren; and a Hess. June Theresa Ouellette, 75, piano, card games with her girl- Grove Cemetery. step-brother, Jack (Jeanette) Staff Pat enjoyed life to the fullest died on Aug. 9, 2005, with her friends, gardening, sewing, bak- Memorials in memory of June of Ewan. She was preceded in and never complained. We mourn son, Vince, by her side at the ing, knitting and spending time may be made to the Jacobetti death by a daughter, Mary her passing and miss her and her Jacobetti Home for Verterans in with family and friends. Home for Veterans, the Marq- Margaret; a great-grandson, generous love. She was a member Marquette. She was born on Feb. In her early 60s, June began uette-Alger Alzheimer’s Assoc- Bradley; and a brother, George. of St. Joseph Church and support- 1, 1930 in Sault Ste. Marie, showing early signs of Alzhei- iation or the Sacred Heart Church. Funeral services were held on ed the school and activities her Mich., to the late Francis and mer’s disease. Her children are Nov. 5 at the First Presbyterian granddaughter attends. God rest Marie (nee Kelly) King. grateful for the outpouring of Lauretta Sliger, 93, of Trout Church in Trout Creek with her soul. She graduated from high assistance people in the commu- Creek, died on Nov. 1, 2005, at Dawn Treado officiating. school in Sault Ste. Marie and nity gave to June during her time her home. She was born on June Interment was in the Trout Creek Steven M. Brown of Kinch- then from Mercy School of of need. 19, 1912, in Trout Creek, daugh- Cemetery. eloe passed away at Tendercare Nursing. June is survived by three ter of the late Henry and Mary The Wandersee Funeral Home Nursing Home on Oct. 29, 2005. June married Theodore daughters, Karen Ouellette of (nee Garrick) Aslin. in Bruce Crossing was in charge He was born in Ann Arbor, Howard Ouellette on June 13, Valdez, Alaska, Yvonne Ouellette She married Fred Sliger on of arrangements. Mich., on July 21, 1983, to 1953. They were married for over of Caledonia, Mich. and Maria Nov. 3 1928, in Crystal Falls. He

SECTION 00020 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is given hereby that SAULT STE. MARIE TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS Will be accepting Bids for Construction / Renovation / Retrofit of the former Lincoln School for a: NEW MUNISING TRIBAL COMMUNITY CENTER According to drawings and specifications as prepared by the Architect, Goudreau & Associates, Inc., and described in general as: I. DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK: Renovation of an existing 21,000 GSF, 3 story early 1900 school building. Renovation to convert existing GSF into offices and services for Elder Services, Health Services, Medical Services, Social Services and Traditional Medicine on an existing site located at 615 W. Munising Avenue (M-28), Munising, Michigan. Work shall include site develop- ment, architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical trades. II. CONSTRUCTION PHASING: (Not Used) III. TYPES OF PROPOSALS: Proposals for the above work will be received in the following trade areas: S & A - Site work Trades / Architectural Trades F & W - Flooring & Window Treatments M - Mechanical Trades E - Electrical Trades FP - Fire Protection TC - Temperature Controls TAB - Test and Balance C - Combined Proposal for Above Trades (S & A, F & W, M, E, FP, TC & TAB) The awarded contractors in each of the above trade areas will have their contracts assigned to the awarded Architectural Trades Contractor. The Owner will then enter into a single contract with the architectural trades contractor who shall be the General Contractor for the project. IV. ALTERNATE / ALLOWANCES: All contractors, subcontractors, sub-subcontractors and suppliers shall acquaint themselves with Section 01021, Cash Allowances, and 01030, Alternates, under Division 1, General Requirements, of the Contract Documents. V. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS: The Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians will receive sealed bid proposals until 2 p.m., local time, December 29, 2005 at the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Administration Building in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan at which time all proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud. Proposals received after the specified time will not be accepted and shall be returned to the bidder unopened. Sealed bid proposals must be on the forms furnished by the Architect and be accompanied by a bid bond from an authorized surety company or certified check in the amount of 5% of the bid proposal submitted. Bid Breakdown and USDA Rural Development (RD) forms indicated in the specifications are also required with the submission of the bid. VI. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Contract Documents (Project Manual, Plans and Technical Specifications) may be obtained at the office of the Architect: Goudreau & Associates, Inc., 131 South Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858, and will be on file on and after November 29, 2005 and may be examined at the following locations: Builders Exchange in Marquette, Escanaba, Iron Mountain, Grand Rapids, Saginaw, Lansing, & Traverse City, MI. Dodge Reports in Flint, Grand Rapids, & Lansing, MI. Goudreau & Associates, Inc., 131 S. Main Street, Mt. Pleasant MI 48858 Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Administration Building, 523 Ashmun Street, Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783 A check in the amount of $150.00, payable to Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, must be submitted by Prime Bidders as a deposit for each set of plans and specifications, same to be refunded to prime bidders submitting proposals upon return of plans and specifications in good condition within ten (10) days of the opening of bids. Maximum per con- tractor - two (2) sets on a deposit basis. Plans may be obtained by subcontractors, sub-sub contractors and suppliers at the cost of reproduction and handling, $150.00 (non-refundable). Prime Contractors may obtain sets beyond the second set at cost of reproduction and handling, $150.00 (non-refundable). VII. PRE-BID CONFERENCE: A Pre-Bid Conference will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. on December 13, 2005 in the American Legion 1 Building directly across from the site. Questions and discussions will be entertained regarding the bidding process, construction phasing, Owner occupancy, site conditions, and any other matters that are of interest. The Owner will also provide a tour of the existing site. It is highly recommended that any contractor or subcontractor submitting a proposal attend. Failure to do so will constitute material non-compliance with the bid conditions. VIII. ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSALS: Substantial completion date for this project shall be as indicated under the Supplemental Conditions, Section 00800. The Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians reserves the right to accept and/or reject any or all bid proposals and to waive any and all informalities and/or irregularities in bid proposal submitted. This right shall be exercised at the sole discretion of the Owner. The Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians will make award as may appear to be in the best interest of the Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Page 20 NOVEMBER 22, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS International indigenous news "The old people must start talking and the young people must start listening." — Thomas Banyacya, Hopi Visit www.nativevillage.org

COMPILED BY RICK SMITH 3,000 Cherokees from southwestern North Carolina. occupies our territory.” Thousands of men, women and children were ordered to Irene Billy, herself, has been arrested at Sun Peaks Ski An unburied treasure leave for unknown lands to the West. Many people died Resort because she refused to leave her Skwelkwek’welt NEW YORK — Recent storms have uncovered an along the way. That dark chapter in U.S. history came to territory to protect it from development. “As indigenous important early American Indian burial site in Riverhead. be known as the Trail of Tears. peoples we have the right to decide what happens in our The site appeared after the Peconic River bank was eroded Today, using shovels and aged government ledgers, a territories and no development can happen without our by heavy rains and high waves. It contained bones from at University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill archaeologist, prior informed consent," she said. least two people buried from 800 BC to 800 AD and arti- Brett Riggs, has unearthed remains of 30 Cherokee farms During the discussion, they were addressed by U.N. facts including bowl fragments and a pipe. "There was an in Clay, Cherokee and Graham counties and located rem- Committee Member Rajsoomer Lallah, who said, “We exquisite ceramic pipe that was nearly perfect and had nants of roads the Cherokees followed on their Trail of know that you are people and have all those rights!” very interesting geometric detail on it," said archaeologist Tears. His work is evidence that old North Carolina roads — Gathering Place, First Nation’s Canadian News David Thompson. "It was obviously used, it had burn should be included on the official Trail of Tears map, the marks on it. It was about four inches long." The bones commemorative route being established by the National Leaders of feuding have been turned over to a forensic anthropologist for Park Service. examination. Currently, the roads extend only as far east as Tenn- tribes break bread together — Newsday, Inc. essee. To Riggs, his discoveries more importantly restore Arizona — In a historical appearance, the leaders of a displaced people — at least on paper — to their land, a two tribes with long-standing disagreements say unity is What is the origin of democracy? place where their ancestors lived and died for at least important for the future. NEW YORK — Ask a non-Indian historian where 1,000 years. Hopi Tribal Chairman Wayne Taylor joined Navajo American democracy was born and you'll hear answers "We have to be realistic about the history," Riggs said. leaders, including President Joe Shirley, during the 37th like Philadelphia, Boston or the Mayflower. Ask Oren "This was ethnic cleansing, in America." annual Western Navajo Fair in Arizona. Lyons and he'll direct you to the Haudenosaunee, who are- — American Indian Listserve Saying that hundreds of people may have both Hopi and also called Iroquois' or Six Nations. Navajo ancestry, Taylor and Shirley said they would ''Columbus and the Conquistadors didn't bring democra- Report's findings not shoulder any criticism for their joint appearance. But no one criticized, instead, both received cheers and applause cy, neither did the Mayflower,'' Lyons said. ''Democracy accepted by Inuit leader was here in America. Freedom, democracy, women's when they showed up, on horseback, to travel the parade rights, suffrage and peace were all here.'' Arctic — For years the Inuit have accused the Royal route together. The two tribal leaders also attended a lun- The Haudenosaunee revere a prophet called the Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and the federal govern- cheon together and later went to the fourth annual Tuuvi Peacemaker. Centuries ago, he gathered their ancestors ment of killing more than 20,000 sled dogs between 1950 gathering in Moencopi Village. The primary source of fric- together on the shores of Onondaga Lake to halt the war- and 1980. The killings were meant to keep Inuit off the tion has been the Navajo-Hopi land dispute. The disagree- fare between them and create the world's first democratic land, thus destroying their traditional way of life. ment began in 1882 when President Chester A. Arthur government. The resulting "Great Law of Peace" bound But a recent report by the RCMP denies the slaughter issued the Executive Order giving 2,400,000 acres to the the Cayuga, Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga and Seneca happened. They say they have found no evidence of a Hopi "and other such Indians as the Secretary of the nations, and later the Tuscarora, into a powerful and pros- sanctioned slaughter of Inuit sled dogs in the eastern Interior may see fit to settle upon.” perous confederacy. Arctic and the only dogs killed were sick or dangererous The Navajo had interpreted the phrase "other such ''The Six Nations were involved in all land-based meet- to the community. Indians" as including them. But the Hopi believe the ings in the Northeast during colonial times,'' Lyons said. But the Qikiqtani Inuit Organization says the report is phrase does not specifically mean the Navajo. The recent ''We set the protocol and showed the Europeans how to one-sided because the RCMP is doing an investigation on meeting between Taylor and Shirley was the first time have a meeting — no interruptions, listen to each other, itself. "I'm not really surprised on the content," said Terry since the early 1980s that Navajo and Hopi leaders spent define the issues, one speaker at a time.'' Audla, the group's executive director. "We were more or time together socially. Lyons cited a 1744 meeting in Lancaster, Penn., involv- less expecting the type of information that was in the — Indigenous News Digest ing four colonial governors and the leaders of the six report." Audla says the QIA wants a judicial inquiry into Haudenosaunee nations. At that gathering an Onondaga the alleged dog killings. "What that would do from both Land claimed signed, chief told the governors that their colonies ''would never sides, gather all the information and make sense of it all," sealed and delivered amount to much'' if they did not unite as the Haudeno- he said. — RCMP Interim Report: Review of Allegations Yukon — The Carcross-Tagish First Nation has become saunee had done. Notes of the meeting were sent to the 11th in the territory to officially sign a land claim deal. Philadelphia where Benjamin Franklin published them, Nisqually elder reflects on The land claim, which takes effect in January, 2006, gives and many of the Haudenosaunee ways became part of the the Carcross-Tagish more than 1,500 square kilometers of U.S. Constitution. 60 years of fighting for salmon traditional land. The Nation will also receive close to In October of 1988, both the U.S. Senate and the House Washington — It's been 60 years since Billy Frank's $50,000,000 over the next 15 years. The deal comes after of Representatives passed resolutions that, ''acknowledge first arrest for catching salmon on the Nisqually River. years of negotiations and two separate votes. the contribution made by the Iroquois Confederacy and He was 14 and doing what his father, his grandfather and — Canadian Broadcasting Corporation other Indian nations to the formation and development of generations of Nisqually tribe members had done for cen- the United States'' and ''reaffirm the constitutionally recog- turies. Since then, Frank has been fighting for both his Colombian tribes seek nized government-to-government relationship with Indian people and the salmon. tribes.'' "In my estimation, he's the functional equivalent of to return to lost roots Read The Constitution of the Iroquois Nation. Martin Luther King, Jr. for African-American people or Columbia — By returning to their roots, Colombian — American Indians News Source Cesar Chavez for Hispanic people," said David Nicandri, tribes are receiving hefty government aid to preserve director of the Washington State History Museum. indigenous culture. For those on the impoverished Old-world wars brought The struggle went on for years as Northwest tribes Kankuamo reservation, their reason to save their language death, slavery into Florida fought for their traditional fishing rights guaranteed in and culture is not about money but "survival,” said Jaime their treaties. Arias, chief of the 12,000-strong Kankuamo tribe. By Florida — The colonial American Southeast, especially 1900, anthropologists referred to the Kankuamo as a Georgia and Florida, had something Europeans couldn't In 1974, U.S. District Judge George Boldt affirmed the nation's obligation to honor the treaties, and the U.S. mixed-race tribe. Then, in 1991, a new constitution grant- live without — deerskins for the European middle class. ed indigenous peoples some autonomy, land rights, their Deerskin was used for work pants and aprons, shoes, Supreme Court upheld Boldt five years later. "One of Frank's great lines is about it taking so many talents and own judicial and administrative systems and cultural aid saddles, saddlebags, tackle, harness, bookbinding and cov- packages to help preserve their way of life. This prompted erings for seats and luggage. Ships leaving Charleston in pooling of efforts to get things done," Nicandri said. "He'll say, 'You need the policy people, the scientists — and you the Kankuamos to dress in tribal garb, revive their lan- the early 1700s were ferrying 54,000 deerskins a year to guage and chewing coca leaves, a tribal custom dating Europe. By the 1740s and 1760s, the annual cargoes need the getting-arrested guy, and I was the getting-arrest- ed guy.’" back 5,000 years. Six years later, the Kankuamos were topped 152,000 skins. officially recognized as an ethnic tribe — one of 94 groups Historian James Axtell writes, "The best hunters were Today, Billy Frank is chairman of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, a coalition of salmon-treaty tribes. totaling 800,000 people, or about two percent of the Muskogee or Creeks of Alabama and Georgia." It was Colombia's population. Although no one is fluent in the during this period the Seminoles of Florida evolved. "So here we are today, still trying to implement the Boldt decision, still trying to implement the recovery of salmon," tribe's ancient language, tribe members are compiling a The American Revolution between the British and dictionary based on conversations with tribal elders and American colonists made refugees of many of the natives Frank said. — Associated Press books from the days of Spanish rule. and resulted in "community creation," especially in — American Indian Listserve Florida. Refugees built new lives and new towns, often Secwepemec elder and youth honored creating one large community composed of several vil- Chairman donates large lages. for addressing the United Nations The Seminoles would surface in the open land of British Columbia — Indigenous peoples across Canada chunk of salary to tribal charities Florida, one of the sanctuaries — or "renegade strong- never gave up their nationhood and their right to self- Montana — Chippewa-Cree tribal Chairman John holds” — for Indians, loyal British citizens and escaped determination. Recently, elder Irene Billy and Skaucis “Chance” Houle will donate $20,000 of his 2006 salary to African slaves. Seminoles practiced a form of slavery and Manuel from the Secwepemec Nation returned from goodwill events and projects on the Rocky Boy’s Reser- adoption that replaced warriors killed in battles with cap- Switzerland after speaking to the United Nations about vation. Houle, who was elected last November, said he tured enemies. In this way, Seminoles accepted Africans Canada’s human rights records. Both lobbied to recognize will split the money four ways. Roughly $12,000 will go and natives from many tribes. indigenous rights and condemn Canada’s policies that to the annual Thanksgiving basket giveaway. In addition, — Orlando Sentinel undermine those rights. $5,000 will be donated to the Chippewa-Cree Youth Manuel said, “Canada is basically saying we are a Rodeo in August, another $2,500 will go to the Senior Evidence grows about Trail of Tears domesticated peoples. However, I argue that Canada actu- Citizens Recreation fund and $500 is pledged to the North Carolina — In 1838, the United States evicted ally is totally disrupting the national unity of indigenous Sundance Chief. peoples and the territorial integrity of our lands. Canada — Great Fall Tribune NOVEMBER 22, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION Page 21 New Constitution amendment project ––Continued from page 1 Benefits of a Unit III Step 4: committee. ments to the Constitution. The Revised Constitution St. Ignace Ratification and approval of the Committee process Constitution is a document for all A strong well-written Dec. 20, 2005 Constitution committee The committee will be asked to the people and the whole tribe. Constitution can expand a tribe’s Location to be announced Twenty nine tribe members use simple rules of procedure to The board of directors has agreed sovereignty and jurisdiction while 5 to 9 p.m. After 29 tribe members are conduct business. The rules to takes steps to stay neutral in protecting the rights and freedoms Unit II selected using the three methods include requirements for advan- the project, to try to keep “poli- of the people. Hessel listed above, the board of direc- ced notice of each meeting, an tics” out of the project and to Benefits can include: Dec. 16, 2005 tors will formally ratify and agenda, minutes and orderly allow the people to develop pro- ¥ Strengthen sovereignty and Hessel Community Center approve the appointment of the debate. The committee will be posed amendments to the Constit- power. 5 to 9 p.m. new constitution committee. If the asked to reach decisions by con- ution. ¥ Clarify the roles of each Detroit board of directors takes no action sensus or, if necessary, by a The project is a serious matter branch of government. Dec. 17, 2005 within 30 days of the convention, majority vote. The rules will and any changes to the Constit- ¥ Remove outdated BIA super- Location to be announced then the 29 members selected for require all committee meetings to ution could last for many years. vision over the tribe’s internal 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. the new committee will be auto- be held in public and tribe mem- The current Constitution has been affairs. Unit I matically approved in accordance bers must be permitted to attend in place for 30 years. ¥ Delete inappropriate refer- Sault Ste. Marie with a resolution adopted by the committee meetings. Approval process ences to federal and state law. Dec. 19, 2005 board. Constitutions are documents of Once proposed amendments to ¥ Simplify the process for the Kewadin Convention Center Summary of the four-step compromise. With over 30,000 the Constitution are developed, tribe to pass laws. 5 to 9 p.m. appointment process for the members of the tribe, there will the committee will forward their ¥ Improve the tribal court sys- Workbooks will be provided. constitution committee likely never be 100 percent agree- recommendations to the board of tem, when appropriate. Refreshments will be served. ¥ Thirteen tribe members will ment on any issue. The committee directors. According to the terms ¥ Increase stability within the Constitution committee be selected by a neutral party will be asked to reach agreement of the 1975 Constitution, the tribe’s government. The board of directors has based on four nominations from on critical governmental issues board of directors must ask the ¥ Reduce the potential for determined that a new committee each board member. facing the tribe and it is likely BIA to hold a special election, recall abuse and election fraud. should be formed to direct this ¥ Eight tribe members will be that compromise will be required called a “Secretarial election,” for ¥ Clarify enrollment and mem- important project. The commit- selected by a neutral party from a to bridge differences of opinion. the voters to make a final deci- bership rules. tee’s job will be to develop pro- pool of tribe members who The committee will be asked to sion on any proposed amend- ¥ Strengthen the tribe’s bar- posed amendments to the Cons- signed-up for the committee. hold public hearings on their pro- ments. gaining power over state govern- titution to be placed before the ¥ Eight tribe members will be posals before any final recom- Voters have the final say ments. voters. selected by the voters of the tribe mendations are made. The com- Any decisions reached by the ¥ Guarantee the rights and free- Four-Step appointment process who attend the Constitution con- mittee will be asked to issue peri- committee will not be final until doms of the people. The committee will be com- vention. odic updates on the progress of approved by the voters of the Constitution Workshop prised of 29 members of the tribe ¥ The board of directors ratifies their work. tribe. The voters will make the On Nov. 1, 2005, the board of representing diverse backgrounds and approves the appointment of Guiding principals final decision on any amendments directors held a Constitution and life-experiences. Committee the new Constitution committee. The project is designed to let to the Constitution. workshop conducted by two members will be selected using ¥ Total: Twenty-nine tribe the people of the tribe develop American Indian attorneys, three methods: members on the new Constitution and vote on proposed amend- Richard A. Monette (Turtle Step 1: Mountain Chippewa) and Robert Board of directors nominations Lyttle (Cheyenne-Arapaho). Both Thirteen tribe members Sign-up for the new Constitution attorneys have years of experi- Each member of the board ence assisting numerous tribes nominates four tribe members to committee, open to all members of our tribe with constitutional reform pro- serve as committee members. jects. Nominations should include basic I want to serve on the new Constitution committee. I am an enrolled member of the Monette currently serves as a information on each nominee. tenured law professor at the Thirteen committee members will Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. University of Wisconsin College be selected by a neutral party I am listed in the following unit: My age is: ____ under 18 of Law. Previously, Monette has based on each list of four candi- Sault Ste. Marie ______19 to 29 served as a staff attorney with the dates nominated by board mem- St. Ignace ______30 to 39 Indian affairs committee, first for bers. Attorneys Monette and Manistique ______40 to 49 Vice Chairman Senator Evans Lyttle will select one tribe mem- and later for the chairman, Sen- ber from each group of four; Christmas ______50 to 60 ator Inouye, and has served as emphasis will be placed on select- Hessel ______over 60 director of legislative affairs for ing individuals with diverse back- the BIA in Washington, D.C., grounds, locales and life-experi- Brief personal statement (Feel free to include information on your background, occu- during Ada Deer’s administration. ences. The deadline for board pation, education and significant life-experiences. Attach extra pages if necessary). He has also been elected twice as nomination of committee mem- chairman of the Turtle Mountain bers is Dec, 30, 2005. ______Tribe. Step 2: ______Lyttle has practiced law for General public ______over 17 years representing Indian Eight tribe members ______tribes in a variety of matters Eight committee members will ______including gaming compact negoti- be selected by a neutral party ation, casino development, gov- from a pool of tribe members I want to serve on the Constitution committee because______ernmental affairs and constitu- who have indicated their interest ______tional reform. Previously, Lyttle in serving on the committee in ______has served as an adjunct professor response to a newspaper announ- ______at Arizona State University cement. Basic information will be ______College of Law. His law practice requested from each interested has focused on the area of consti- person. Attorneys Monette and ______tutional reform for tribes. Lyttle will select eight tribe mem- Name: ______The board of directors has bers from the pool of candidates; Address: ______asked the attorneys to assist the emphasis will be placed on select- ______tribe with this important project. ing individuals with diverse back- Signature ______Date: ______Initially, the board has directed grounds, locales, and life-experi- the attorneys to conduct a Cons- ences. The deadline for commit- Submit this form or a letter or interest to: titution workshop in each unit for tee member sign-up from the gen- Candace Blocher, coordinator members of our tribe. eral public is Jan. 6, 2006 (See Constitution amendment project Constitution workshops and sign-up process below). informational meetings will be Step 3: Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians held in each unit Constitution convention 523 Ashmun Street Unit V Eight tribe members Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783 Marquette/Christmas/Munising Eight committee members will Tel: (906) 635-6050 Dec. 14, 2005 be selected by the adult members Fax: (906) 632-6587 Location to be announced of the tribe voting at a Constitut- 5 to 9 p.m. ion convention on Jan. 14, 2006. E-mail: [email protected] Unit IV (Location and details to be Manistique announced). The deadline for DEADLINE TO SUBMIT THIS FORM OR A LETTER Dec. 15, 2005 selection of committee members Manistique Community Center at the Constitution convention is OF INTEREST: Jan. 6, 2006, at 5 p.m. 5 to 9 p.m. Jan. 14, 2006. Page 22 NEWS NOVEMBER 22, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS Sault Tribe and team Employment office gears member holiday special Once again we would like to and Saturday, $73 plus tax. up for Kewadin Shores say thank you to all Sault Tribe $15.00 Kewadin gold voucher members and team members this for those who qualify. holiday season. The above rates are based on openings To express our appreciation double occupancy and availabili- for your business throughout the ty. Additional cost for each addi- SUBMITTED BY LYNN TROZZO trained and prepared staff begins when it comes to working in a year, we are offering a special tional guest. When making your “Full speed ahead,” says the with the career fairs from January brand new building, especially a rate during this holiday time. reservation state you’re a Sault management team of Kewadin through March when we hope to waterfront property that boasts You owe it to yourself to put Tribe member or a team member. Casinos and human resources, to meet all of our full-time, regular total beauty in natural surround- aside an evening to relax. Upon check-in you must show go ahead and gear up for the demands for the new positions. ings of the Upper Peninsula, and Starting Nov. 20, 2005, your Sault Tribe card or team expansion and new site opening The idea that we can offer people that is, “What a great opportunity through Dec. 30, 2005, we are member badge. in May 2006. We cannot get jobs and so many at a time when for a fun job.” offering the following special We look forward to serving started soon enough on this mas- most are unemployed in the area Be sure to stay tuned to this rates. you! sive type of hiring for St. Ignace that mostly booms seasonal monthly article and look for the Standard room, any day of the Happy holidays from Kewadin and we are now on the time-line employment is going to be great coming schedule of events related week, $31 plus tax. Casino Lakefront Inn, 1131 to get things going. news for those who live in the St. to the career fairs set for January, Whirlpool room, Sunday North State Street. St. Ignace, We have speculated and fore- Ignace area. February and early March. If you through Thursday, $45 plus tax; Mich., 49781. Phone (906) 643- cast that in order to open up the Competition is fierce for know you are already interested Friday-Saturday, $57 plus tax. 8411. Fax (906) 643-8924. new site in May, we will be look- employees amongst the tourism in working at the new “Gem of Suite room, Sunday through Reservations 800-322-8411. ing to fill approximately 80 new industry around the St. Ignace site the North," and you are customer- Thursday, $55 plus tax; Friday positions consisting mainly of the but, if truth be told, at this point, service oriented, please call our food and beverage department we have no qualms about meeting employment office toll free at 1- and the new hotel. This number the goals of hiring 80 new team 866-635-7032 for cool places! ––From our mailbag–– does not reflect the annual tempo- members. The St. Ignace site is Cool people! Cool jobs! We will Scholar's thanks proved it this year at tournament rary hiring we do for the summer already looking nothing less than be happy to add your name to our months, which would be approxi- majestic. Everybody I speak with invitation list. To the editor, time. Not only were you and mately another 40 to 45 positions. about the site is excited and anx- I am writing this letter to your daughter, Charlene, the The time line to meet the grand ious for the grand opening. They express my gratitude and appre- only women's team out there, opening in May with a fully all reiterate the same sentiment ciation for the scholarship I have you beat two out of your four been chosen to receive. I would brother's at your father's memor- have loved to thank all of you in ial tournament, the John Causley person but I am in Arizona. I Sr. Memorial Tournament. He Membership Q and A would be so proud! hope everyone involved in this Q Ð I read where there are services to families of members about our flag and its symbolism? decision will read this letter. We know it is a sport you hold close to your heart. openings on the special needs in the service area. The Sault I know the colors and animals are This award will help me to enrollment committee. How can I Tribe is the only tribe in symbolic and would like to know concentrate on school and not Spending weekends on the course with him in the last four apply for one of the seats? Michigan that has a child placing more about it. worry so much about paying A Ð To be considered for a seat agency licensed by the State. Call A Ð The answer to this ques- bills. I am a single mother and years of his life. What a privi- lege that had to be to learn from on the special needs enrollment 632-5250 or toll-free at 1-800- tion could be an article in itself. being able to put my whole committee, all a tribe member 726-0093. (Please see related The Sault Tribe Culture effort into school is vital to me. such a gifted golfer! And now you have obviously passed this needs to do is send a letter of story on page 14.) Department is available to answer I would also like to thank the interest and three letters of sup- Q Ð I thought the tribe gave any questions you may have board for believing in me and on to your youngest daughter. Charlene, how you have port from other tribe members. students $500.00 per semester for about these types of things. The helping me to obtain my goals These inquiries should be sent to higher education costs. I received staff at the department are a very and eventually help others. grown and blossomed into a beautiful young woman. You the Enrollment Department, Attn: only two checks this year and was culturally knowledgeable comple- I am currently getting A Linda Smith, tribal registrar, P.O. informed this is all I will receive ment of Anishinaabe. You can grades in all of my classes and I have overcome such obstacles in this past year. From your life- Box 1628, Sault Ste. Marie, MI this year. reach the culture department by plan to keep it that way and 49783. This provides you an A Ð The higher education pro- calling (906) 632-7494. Some achieve honors status. threatening thyroid disease to become MVP of the Cedarville opportunity to represent your unit gram provides for a total of information is on the Sault Tribe Again, thank you for believ- on the committee. $1000 per year in educational Web site, if you have Internet ing in me, I won't let you down. High School golf team and more recently head junior female Q Ð I was wondering if flu assistance to those who meet the access, at www.saulttribe.org. Sincerely, shots are going to be available guidelines. If you attend college Q - I live in Gaylord and —Maya Goeman dancer at the Hessel Powwow, what honors. this year. I remember last year year round, you can only receive recently drove past a house flying Hold your heads high, dearest there was a shortage and not the benefit of $1000 in any one a Sault Tribe flag. As a member, I Family pride mom and little sister, you everyone could get a shot. Are we year. Students must keep in mind really felt a sense of pride to see To the editor, deserve to be recognized and going to be able to get our shots they will receive a 1099 form our colors displayed at a private Dearest mother, Dalinda, and lit- celebrated! this year? from the tribe. This is a statement residence and wonder if the tribe tle sister, Charlene, With love and the greatest admi- A Ð Yes. This year, there does- of income, and must be reported offers the flags for sale? If so, We just wanted to express ration and respect, n’t seem to be any threat of a when you are filing your taxes. who would I contact to buy one? how proud we are of you both. —Sara Collins-Archer, shortage of the flu vaccine. In Contact Janice Lewton in the edu- A - Yes, the flags are available Your golfing talents far exceed Duluth, Minn. fact, there are a number of flu cation department for more infor- and are sold through the tribe’s anything we could ever dream of —Michelle Collins, Corpus shot clinics being offered in the mation. She can be reached at administration building. Members when it comes to the sport! Christi, Texas service area. Check with your (906) 635-6050 extension 56537. may call toll-free at 1-888-942- Mom, we never get tired of —Angelina Causley-Guerra, local tribal health facility or coun- Q Ð I have been waiting for 2766 and ask for Krista Payment. hearing your stories of league Hessel, Mich. ty health department for informa- tribal housing for a long time. I The flags come in an assortment and competition and you really tion in your area. applied in 2003 and still haven't of sizes and Krista has all the Q Ð When does the heating heard anything from housing. details to help you place an order. assistance program start up again? What is taking so long? Q Ð I want to open a business LSSU LEARN TO SWIM CLASS - A - The Low Income Energy A Ð Tribal housing is a much and would like to know what the Heating Assistance Program sought after service and openings tribe offers for financial assis- FREE FOR TRIBAL YOUTH begins on Oct. 1 of each year. are few and far between. The tance to members. You can stop by the ACFS office housing department reviews A Ð At present there are no Mondays and Wednesdays, and see a direct services worker applications each time there is a programs to help members in to help you fill out the applica- vacancy. However, applications business ventures. You may want 4-4:50 p.m. tion. Do not wait as funds are for housing must be updated to contact your local chamber of limited and applications are every six months. So, if you commerce and inquire about Lake Superior State University reviewed on a first come first haven't updated your original opportunities available in your Norris Center Pool serve basis pending eligibility. application, you aren't being con- area for small business or minori- (Please see related story on page sidered for any openings. To ty business loans. 1st session, 14.) update your application and get To contact Sault Tribe mem- Q - I am a member wondering back on the list of interested bership liaisons, DJ Malloy or Jan. 16-Feb. 22 if the tribe could assist me with applicants, please contact the Clarence Hudak, with questions adopting a child or becoming a housing department in your area or concerns, call (906) 632-6578 2nd session, March 6-April 12 foster parent. for instructions. If you are inter- or 1-888-94-AARON, e-mail; A - All questions that relate to ested in home ownership opportu- [email protected] or Please call Jessica at 635-7770 child placement should be direct- nities, you may want to check out [email protected] or post to register. ed to the Binogii Placement the new federal loan programs for your question on the Web at Agency, which is a component of tribe members. For more informa- www.saulttribe.org. Class size is limited. ACFS. The agency contracts with tion on loans, call Carolyn O’Neil the state of Michigan, which at (906) 495-5555. allows the program to provide Q Ð How can I find out more NOVEMBER 22, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS Page 23 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA ATTENTION Sault Tribe youth may request funding for a variety of purposes to be expended outside of tribal pro- SAULT TRIBE MEMBER grams, including: ¥ Sport fees (registration, equipment, shoes) BUSINESS OWNERS ¥ Music, dance and theatre lessons ¥ Instrument purchase and rental The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians ¥ Language lessons Purchasing Department maintains a bidders list for con- ¥ Camps (sports, band, art, academic) and related travel fees tractors, vendors and suppliers of goods and services needed by the Sault Tribe. ¥ Educational, cultural and class trips If you would like to have your business included on this ¥ Testing fees bidders list or if your business is currently on the bidders ¥ Driver’s education list and would like to update your information, please ¥ Senior pictures call Sheri Wallis at ¥ School supplies and book deposits (906) 635-7035. ¥ Regalia and youth drum

APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS LITTLE BEAR ¥ Must be a tribe member in grades 0-12 living in the seven-county service area. ¥ Applicant may receive funds once per academic year (Aug. 1-July 31), up to $150. ¥ Qualifying categories for funding are based on tribal strategic directions of the medicine wheel (i.e. EAST HOURS physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual). Mens drop in hockey: Mondays, 8 p.m., APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS Wednesdays, 8:30 p.m. ¥ Applicant must submit current copy of tribal membership card. $5 per person/goalies free • Applicant must submit copy of invoice, registration, brochure/literature with organization’s name and Open skate hours: costs or receipt of payment. Please call (906) 643-8676-ext. 1 for times. ¥ Checks will be made out to the organization provided, unless otherwise indicated. Adult skate: ¥ Proof of household income (most recent check stub, tax forms, W-2, etc.) must be submitted with all applications. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. ¥ Income guidelines will be based on 300 percent of the 2005 U.S. Health and Human Services poverty Walking hours are the same as adult skate guidelines. Fitness center: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Submit requests for funding to Jessica Dumback, Chi Mukwa Tuesdays and Thursday, 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Fridays, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Community Recreation Center, 2 Ice Circle, Sault Ste. Marie, MI Saturdays, 8 a.m.-11 a.m. 49783. Questions can be directed to Jessica at Sundays closed 1-800-588-RINK or 906-635-7770. Must have tribal card and sign-in for each open skate. Rent skates for $4 a pair. Times are subject to change. Call the Little Bear East in advance at (906) 643-8676.

SAULT STE. MARIE TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS COMMITTEE VACANCIES

JOM COMMITTEE 3 Vacancies (different units)

SPECIAL NEEDS/ENROLLMENT COMMITTEE 3 Vacancies (different units)

HIGHER EDUCATION COMMITTEE 1 Vacancy

CULTURAL COMMITTEE 1 Vacancy

ELDER ADVISORY SUB-COMMITTEE Unit I - 1 Vacancy Unit II - 1 Vacancy Unit III - 1 Vacancy Unit IV - 1 Vacancy (Munising) Unit V - 1 Vacancy

Send one letter of intent and three letters of recommendation (tribe members only) to: Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors Attn: Joanne Carr 523 Ashmun Street Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

(906) 635-6050, toll free 800-793-0660, fax (906) 632-6696 Email: [email protected] NOVEMBER 22, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS Page 24 Community Order your books Calendar Nov. 26 — David Lee Roth Sault Ste. Marie. For more infor- in time for Christmas concert at Dream Maker's Theater mation call (906) 635-RINK. at Kewadin Casino in Sault Ste. Dec. 17 — Mackinac Island, www.saulttribe.com/Michigan-Indian-Press.html Marie. For more information call children's Christmas party from 1-800-KEWADIN. Noon to 2 p.m. at Mackinac Dec. 1 — World AIDS Day Island County Courthouse. For People Of The Three Fires, The Ottawa, Potawatomi and Ojibway Of observance at the Sault Tribe more information call Hope Collia Michigan by James Clifton, George Cornell and James McClurken. Health and Human Services Cen- at (906) 635-6065, extension This major study combines a concise history of the Michigan tribes ter auditorium 2-4 p.m. There will 55292. with culture and traditions of the people. It paints a vivid picture of be a short program and refresh- Dec. 17 — Constitution work- American Indian life in Michigan from “prehistoric” times to the ments. Everyone is welcome. For shop and informational meeting present. more information call Larry Klein Detroit. Location to be announced 118 pages, 31 photographs, 15 illustrations, four maps, bibliography, index at (906) 632-5265 or Stacey 5-9 p.m. Workbooks will be pro- and reinforced binding. Willis at (906) 632-5255. vided. Refreshments will be $25.95 plus tax Dec. 3 — Munising kid's served. For more information, call Christmas party from 1 to 3 p.m. Candice Blocher, coordinator, at the Central School cafeteria. Constitution amendment project at Members ages 0-12 are eligible to (906) 635-6050. receive a gift. To register, please Dec. 17 — Lorrie Morgan and call April Nagelkerk, (906) 387- Ronnie Milsap concert at Dream 4821 or Kim Swanberg, (906) Maker's Theater at Kewadin Walk In Peace, Legends and Stories of the Michigan Indians by 387-3861. Casino in Sault Ste. Marie. For Simon Otto, illustrated by Kayle Crampton. Dec. 6 — Sault Tribe Board of more information call 1-800- A storyteller and Odawa elder, the author offers for the first time in Directors meeting in Sault Ste. KEWADIN. print, a selection of legends and stories from Anishinaabe oral tradition. Marie at 6 p.m. Open community Dec. 19 — Constitution work- Designed as enjoyable and informative for a wide range audience, from hour from 5-6 p.m. For informa- shop and informational meeting children to historians. tion contact Joanne Carr at (906) Unit I Sault Ste. Marie. Kewadin 56 pages, illustrations, reinforced binding. 635-6050 extension 26337. Convention Center, 5-9 p.m. Paper back $9.95, Hardcover $17.95 Dec. 10 Ð Annual children's Workbooks will be provided. Christmas party from 11 a.m. to 2 Refreshments will be served. For p.m. at Chi Mukwa in Sault Ste. more information call Candice Marie. For more information call Blocher, coordinator, Constitution Sue Henderlite at 635-6050 exten- amendment project at (906) 635- sion 26517. 6050. Dec. 10 — St. Ignace, chil- Dec. 20 — Constitution work- dren’s Christmas party from noon shop and informational meeting to 2 p.m. at Little Bear East, 275 Unit III St Ignace. Location to be Kitchigamig Anishinabeg, The People Of The Great Lakes by Marquette St., St, Ignace. For announced, 5-9 p.m. Workbooks Bucko Teeple and Alan Kamuda. more information call Hope Collia will be provided. Refreshments This book presents 54 beautiful photographs of contemporary at (906) 635-6065, extension will be served. For more informa- Anishnabeg people in traditional regalia. 55292. tion call Candice Blocher, coordi- Reinforced binding, Dec. 10 Ð Kids Christmas party nator, Constitution amendment Hardcover $25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the project at (906) 635-6050. Manistique tribal center commu- Dec. 27-30 — Christmas break nity room. public skate at the Chi Mukwa Dec. 13 Ð The Mackinac Community Recreation Center in County Caregiver Support Group Sault Ste. Marie. For more infor- will meet in the education room mation call (906) 635-RINK. of the Mackinac Straits Long Dec. 28 — The Chippewa Term Care Facility, 220 Burdette County Caregiver Support Group Street in St. Ignace on the second will meet in the second floor con- Researching And Writing Tribal Histories by Duane Hale. Tuesday at 6 p.m. For more infor- ference room at the Avery Square A comprehensive guide to the interesting process of recording the his- mation please call Ronda Schle- Center, 510 Ashmun Street in tories of tribal nations, it is written by a foremost scholar in the field. huber at (906) 643-7489 or Janet Sault Ste. Marie, on the last Paperback $14.95 plus tax Yoder at 1-800-337-3827 Wednesday at 2 p.m. For more Dec. 14 — Constitution work- information, please call (906) shop and informational meeting 632-3363. Unit V Marquette, Christmas, Dec.30 — Winter gathering at Munising. Location to be the Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial announced 5-9 p.m. Workbooks Building on Ice Circle Drive in Aube Na Bing, A Pictorial History Of Michigan Indians 1865-1988 complied by M.T. Bussey, with will be provided. Refreshments Sault Ste. Marie from 9 a.m. to 7 legends by Simon Otto. will be served. For more informa- p.m. Aube Na Bing means “looking back.” The book spans the years from 1895 to 1988 as photo documen- tion call Candice Blocher, coordi- Dec. 31 — 18th annual Sault tary of the culture of the Michigan tribes. nator, Constitution amendment Tribe Sobriety New Year's Pow- 124 pages, 132 photographs, seven illustrations, bibliography, language glossary, reinforced binding. project at (906) 635-6050. wow "Gibisdowaanaa jichaag: We Hardcover $15.95 plus tax Dec. 15 — Constitution work- are listening to the spirit" at the shop and informational meeting Chi Mukwa Community Recreat- Mail order from Krista Payment, 523 Ashmun Street, Sault Ste. Marie MI, 49783 or Unit IV Manistique. Manistique ion Center on Ice Circle Drive in Order on line at www.saulttribe.com or by phone (906) 635-6050. community center 5-9 p.m. Sault Ste. Marie. Grand entry 1 Please send check or money order made payable to Workbooks will be provided. p.m. and 7 p.m. Feast 5 p.m. Michigan Indian Press, add $4.50 postage and handling for first item Refreshments will be served. For Come and dance the New Year and $1 for each additional item. more information call Candice in! Due to safety concerns all ven- Michigan sales tax of six percent must be included. Blocher, coordinator, Constitution dors will be upstairs. This is a amendment project at (906) 635- drug and alcohol free event. If Name______6050. you have any questions, please Dec. 16 — Escanaba children’s call Bud, Melissa or Wendi at Address______Christmas party from, 6 to 8:30 (906) 632-7494. p.m. at the Flat Rock Township Jan. 23-27 — Kewadin Shores City______State______Zip______Hall. Casino job fair. For more infor- Dec. 16 — Constitution work- mation, call the Sault Tribe Title______Amount______shop and informational meeting Employment Office at 1-866-635- Unit II Hessel. Hessel community 7032 or apply online at Title______Amount______center 5-9 p.m. Workbooks will www.saulttribe.com. be provided. Refreshments will be Feb. 20-24 — Kewadin Shores Title______Amount______served. For more information call Casino job fair. For more infor- Candice Blocher, coordinator, mation call the Sault Tribe Constitution amendment project at Employment Office at 1-866-635- Credit card number______Sales tax______(906) 635-6050. 7032 or apply online at Dec. 17 — "Reindeer Games" www.saulttribe.com. Expiration Date______Total______Totzone at the Chi Mukwa Community Recreation Center in