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Win Awenen Nisitotung The official newspaper of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Ode’imim Giizis ~ June 6, 2008 • Vol. 29 No. 6 Strawberry Moon Shores casino bill moves through Congress WASHINGTON, D.C.— timony saying, “This bill is this land into trust in 1983 but Chairperson Aaron Payment important to my tribe because, never officially proclaimed it a provided testimony on May 15 as I see it, it is simply an effort reservation. before the Senate Committee to correct a failure of the federal Given the age, appearance on Indian Affairs to show cause government to properly exercise and limitations of the tribe’s as to why the committee should its trust responsibility to my original St. Ignace casino, move bill HR 2120 to the tribe. Importantly, the federal which was built in 1986, the Senate floor for a final vote and district court in Michigan agrees tribe decided to build a new immediate approval. with us and has enjoined the Kewadin Shores Casino on HR 2120 requests that the United States from enforcing its an adjacent lot next to the old U.S. government proclaim tribal decision that the land in ques- facility. land in St. Ignace as reservation is not a reservation under “A provision in the IGRA tion land for the purpose of Tribal Chairperson Aaron Payment testifies to the U.S. Senate in federal law… Equally as sig- states that land(s) taken into meeting conditions set forth by regards to HR 2120 to give St. Ignace trust land reservation status. nificant, the Department of the trust after Oct. 17, 1988, are the Indian Gaming Regulatory Interior has testified in support eligible for gaming if ‘such Act (IGRA), thus allowing (D-Menominee) and was first unanimous consent last July of this legislation.” lands are located within or con- for the continued operation introduced in the House of and forwarded to the Senate. H.R. 2120 addresses a spe- tiguous to the boundaries of the of the tribe’s new $41 million Representatives in May 2007. The bill was then referred to the cific 65-acre piece of land the reservation of the Indian tribe,’” casino. HR 2120 is sponsored The bill was passed in the Committee on Indian Affairs. tribe purchased in St. Ignace, Payment quoted. by Congressman Bart Stupak House of Representatives by Payment opened his tes- Mich. The United States took See “Congress Mulls...” Page 3 Primary winners advance to June 26 election The four-candidate pool for of the Sault Tribe’s primary for a board seat, while voters Luce, Schoolcraft, Alger, Delta the tribal membership in a gen- tribal chairperson was reduced election. The list of 22 candi- from Units II and III may each and Marquette counties are eral election by a mail-in ballot. to two following the conclusion dates campaigning for a seat as choose one. Winners of the pri- divided into five units. Results become official if CHAIRPERSON – The top two a unit director was also reduced mary election will appear on the Each unit is represented by no action is taken in seven days compete for one seat. by half. general election ballot which an established number of elect- following the election, which in 1. Aaron A. Payment * 3,322 The primary election was is scheduled for distribution on ed tribal members who serves this election was May 29. Per 2. Darwin (Joe) J. McCoy 2,294 required to reduce the candi- June 5. The general election on the board of directors. The the election code, candidates 3. Dennis W. McKelvie 755 date pool to twice the number date is set for June 26. 13-member board of directors is have three days after the uncer- 4. James W. Causley 299 of seats up for election. Sault The Sault Tribe’s seven- the governing body of the Sault tified results are posted by the Tribe members will get a vot- county service area, which Tribe. Each board member is Election Committee to contest UNIT I – The top six compete for ing choice of two candidates includes Chippewa, Mackinac, elected to a four-year term by the results or request a recount. three seats. per open seat during the general 1. Bernard A. Bouschor 1,388 election. The top six candidates 2. Cathy M. Abramson * 1,329 collecting the most votes in the 3. Nathan J. Wright 1,051 Unit I primary advanced to the Greektown Casino seeks 4. Joseph V. Eitrem * 921 general election. The top two 5. Todd K. Gravelle * 908 candidates garnering the most 6. Luella M. Brown 742 primary votes in Units II and to reorganize finances III also advanced to the gen- 7. John F. Kibble 539 Greektown Casino,” said casino said Van E. Conway of Conway eral election. The Unit IV seat Business as usual 8. Wayne J. Goetz 529 Management Board Chairman MacKenzie & Dunleavy, a was excluded from the primary 9. Bernard (Bud) A. Biron 521 at casino during Tom Miller, who is also a mem- financial consulting firm work- election because incumbent 10. Betty F. Freiheit 404 ber of the Sault Tribe Board of ing on Greektown Casino’s candidate Tom Miller ran unop- Chapter 11 11. Lona B. Stewart 321 Directors. “As we work through reorganization. “Greektown posed and according to the 12. Amy Sabatine-Kerckaert 273 protection the reorganization process, the Casino is finalizing debtor- election code is now deemed 13. John W. Biron 237 casino will continue to operate in-possession financing that elected. There are no seats up DETROIT — Greektown normally for all guests, player’s enables the company to com- for election this year in Unit V. Casino has voluntarily asked UNIT II – The top two compete club members, employees, ven- plete its permanent casino and This election cycle also marks a federal court for approval for one seat. dors, suppliers and contractors.” hotel, pay all obligations, and the year that the office of tribal to reorganize its finances and 1. Lana E. Causley * 409 The company noted that continue normal business opera- chairperson is up for election. continue normal business 2. Robert R. Horn 262 Chapter 11 protection allows a tions during the entire process. For the general election, all operations under the protec- 3. Catherine Hollowell 202 company to reorganize its finan- This is really a great day for tribal members registered to tion of Chapter 11 of the U.S. cial structure under the supervi- Greektown Casino because it’s vote may choose one candidate Bankruptcy Code, the Sault UNIT III – The top two compete sion of the U.S. Bankruptcy a new beginning.” for chairperson. Unit I voters Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa for one seat. Court. Many companies have Miller thanked the casino’s 1. Patrick D. Rickley 490 may choose three candidates Indians recently announced. The casino is also finaliz- sought to reorganize success- banks for affirming their confi- 2. Frederick J. Paquin * 360 fully under Chapter 11 includ- dence in the casino. 3. Robert J. Lambert 357 ing $150 million in additional 11,753 Registered Voters financing for operations and to ing Delta Airlines, Macy’s, “With the support and confi- 4. Leonard V. Adams 158 Dow Corning, casino opera- dence of our creditors, we have 5. James M. DeKeyser 57 complete the construction of its new 400-room hotel and gam- tor Tropicana Entertainment, developed a plan to reorganize ing floor expansion. Trump Hotels & Casino our business, and we will be UNIT IV – Unopposed winner Resorts, Federal Mogul, and implementing these action 1. Thomas G. Miller * ** “As we reorganize our busi- ness1 and complete our perma- many more. steps,” Miller said. “Many other nent2 casino construction with “Entering Chapter 11 reorga- companies have followed the * Indicates incumbent candi- 3 additional4 financing, the goal nization, Greektown Casino is path of Chapter 11 reorganiza- date is a bigger and more viable a healthy, profitable business,” See “Greektown status,” pg. 28 ** Pursuant to Election Ordinance, Section 10.117(6): If only one candidate is eligible at the time of the expiration of the contest period following the

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McKerchie at (906) 635-6050 43%3 Did not Vote PRSRT with election questions. 4 2 News and Features June 6, 2008 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Write your rep on HR 4115! Tribal members look for information WASHINGTON measure, which is sponsored Subsistence fishing Enforcement/Conservation — Legislation that would by U.S. Rep. John Dingell, Department at 2175 Shunk : Do I have to live in the settle a more than century-old D-Dearborn. U.S. Rep. Dale Road, Sault Ste. Marie, MI seven-county service area illegal land taking from Sault Kildee, D-Flint, co-chairman Q 49783, (906) 635-6065. Tribe ancestors may be voted of the Congressional Native to apply for a subsistence net- on by the full U.S. House of American Caucus, also sup- ting permit? Blood Quantum Representatives as early as ports the legislation. : Who do I contact to learn A: There is no residency mid-June. About H.R. 4115 the amount of my Indian requirement for this permit. The Sault Tribe is ask- In the mid-1800s, lands bloodQ quantum? ing tribal members who live along the St. Marys River were Any member of Sault Tribe is eligible to apply but there are anywhere in the United States taken illegally from ancestors A: Contact the Sault Tribe rules and regulations that must to contact their local U.S. of the Sault Tribe and Bay Enrollment Department to be followed and permits can Representative and urge them Mills Indian Community. The Membership receive verification of blood only be used in the area of the to fight for passage of H.R. illegal taking occurred in an quantum. The office is located Great Lakes that was ceded in 4115 to settle the Charlotte area known today as Charlotte Q&A at 2428 Shunk Road, P.O. Box the Treaty of 1836. Tribal Code Beach land claim. It’s Beach. H.R. 4115 would 1628, Sault Ste. Marie, MI Chapter 20 explains how the extremely important that mem- resolve the Sault Tribe’s claim. questions regarding the permits 49783. The toll-free number is permits may be used and all bers of Congress from outside The legislation would create should be directed to the Law (800) 251-6597. Michigan hear from their con- new trust lands and allow the stituents about this issue. tribe to open a new Indian Ads will be appearing in casino outside Detroit or in Upper Peninsula and downriv- Flint, generating 3,000 good er Detroit newspapers to urge jobs for Michigan and rev- tribal members and residents enues for Sault Tribe member to take action. Tribal mem- programs and services. bers will also be receiving a Write and call your mem- postcard with contact informa- ber of Congress TODAY! tion for their local member of Please telephone and write Congress and an e-mail from your member of Congress Anishinaabeg Summit the Sault Tribe. today. To locate your member August 13-15, 2008 Supporters of H.R. 4115 of Congress, visit http://good- Kewadin Casino, Convention Center include Democratic Gov. jobsformichigan.com/takeac- Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Jennifer Granholm, former tion.html. Republican Michigan Gov. Respectfully tell them: ribal Elders, Traditional Knowledge Keep- John Engler, and powerful “Representative, please fight Ters, Historians, Teaching Faculty and Stu- Democratic and Republican for passage of H.R. 4115 dents, Researchers, Government Officials and members of Congress. — to settle the Sault Tribe’s Community Members will come together at U.S. Rep. Bart Stupak, Charlotte Beach land claim Bahweting, the Gathering Place, for In-Depth D-Menominee, is work- and to create 3,000 good jobs www.livingtreaties.com Discussions to Better Interpret the Treaties ing hard for passage of the for Michigan.” that affect the Anishinaabeg

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Photo by Brenda Austin A display battle tank of more recent vintage was moved from LSSU Teaching Lodge and placed near the downtown Soo Theater to draw attention to a musical revue of the World War II era performed there on June 1. Treaty Presentations and Discussions On the cover — The strawberry basket is basket was placed at gravesites of traditional Anishinaabeg for the spirits in their new design and materials, black ash place. and sweetgrass. It’s cermonial The basket pictured on the use is related to the human cover is of unknown age and heart because strawberries are origin and was passed down to Registration & Information Call for Papers somewhat the shape and color Jennifer Dale-Burton from her Sault Ste. Marie Tribe: Phil Bellfy at [email protected] of hearts and because of their grandpa’s attic. The materials Krista at 906-635-6050 Deadline: July 7 medicinal value. The “heart are sweetgrass and black ash Batchewana First Nation: Native Artisan Vendors Only berry” was used in naming colored with old-time dyes. ceremonies. A small strawberry 705-759-0914, ext. 147 Laura at 906-632-7494

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Visit us online: This issue can be Sherrie Lucas...Administrative Secretary E-mail address: Win Awenen Nisitotung is not an viewed online at www.saulttribe.com Nathan Wright....Web Site Administrator [email protected] Darryl Brown...Advertising Sales Assoc. independent newspaper. It is funded by beginning on its publishing date. Web site: www.saulttribe.com Win Awenen Nisitotung • June 6, 2008 News 3 Mackinac Straits breaks ground for new hospital By Brenda Austin On May 28 a large crowd gathered at the site of the future home of the new Mackinac Straits Hospital in St. Ignace, Mich., for a formal ground breaking ceremony. U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Janet Olszewdki Aaron Payment Robert Little Brian Peters Bart Stupak Director for Michigan, Gene DeRossett, presented a ceremo- and basic amenities available aide, Amy Berglund, read some forward. The $37.4 million that in the entire state of Michigan nial $37 million loan check to to them. The old hopsital was comments from the senator to Mackinac Straits Health System and in many counties, including pay for the new critical access unable to offer these basics. the gathering, “I wish to extend is receiving is undoubtedly right here. We believe we can hospital, long-term care unit The tribal health clinic in the my heartiest congratulations the largest community facili- provide outstanding health care and tribal health clinic that will new facility will offer 15,000 to Mr. Rod Nelson, CEO of ties project funded by Rural to everyone in our communities serve an estimated 20,000 rural square feet for patient services. Mackinac Straits Health System Development.” as well as providing jobs in this customers. Sault Tribe Chairman Aaron and hospital board members. Representing the Michigan period of economic turbulence Being lauded as a first Payment said, “We faced sev- I congratulate Mr. Aaron Health and Hospital Associa- for our state.” of its kind in the nation, the eral obstacles on this project Payment, chairman of the Sault tion, Brian Peters said, “The The old hospital and the project is a community effort but our tribe is absolutely com- Tribe, among the many indi- reality is that while hospitals land it sits on are owned by with the Sault Tribe donating mitted. Not only because we viduals and organizations that have become a safety net for Mackinac County. A committee 17 acres of land and working will have additional space or have collaborated to make this everyone in our community of the authority board will work in conjunction with federal, access to state of the art health project possible. I also want to regardless of their ability to with the county to find an alter- state and local authorities to care allowing us to move out thank Mr. Gene DeRossett and pay, we are something else as native use for the building once make it all happen. “We are of our Lambert center, we will the USDA Rural Development well, we are also an economic the new hospital is occupied, particularly pleased with the be able to triple the amount of team for your efforts to ensure engine. Health care is now the which is anticipated to happen relationship that has existed and space we currently have. Our that this critical project move largest private sector employer late 2009 or early 2010. continues to blossom between tribe is committed to this proj- the St. Ignace community and ect because it is not only ben- From pg. 1, Congress mulls casino bill, okays hospital deal the Sault Tribe,” said Director eficial to us, but also because Janet Olszewdki, Michigan it is beneficial to this whole “I am advised that under the conduct gaming in the new casi- that a reservation proclamation Department of Community community. I want to recog- Supreme Court precedent, the no while the case continues in was “impending.” The Bureau of Health. “It is truly a unique nize Congressman Bart Stupak (land adjacent to the casino the courts or until it is resolved, Indian Affairs has also acknowl- relationship and one that has for standing by our U.P. com- property) is a reservation.” without the threat of interfer- edged that the tribe complied born much fruit over the past munities and northern Lower In February 2006, the Interior ence from the National Indian with all applicable procedures eight years. Back in 2000, the Michigan. This is a wonderful Solicitor’s Office determined, Gaming Commission. and indicated that an administra- hospital and the Sault Tribe project and we are happy to be because the United States had “We are currently still in fed- tion oversight on behalf of the began talking and within two a part of it.” never proclaimed it a reserva- eral court,” said Payment. “The Department of the Interior or years of those conversations The Mackinac Straits Hospi- tion, the land did not meet the briefing on the merits on this BIA is likely to blame. starting they were able to tal Authority, which operated definition of a reservation under case is now complete. We are Congress gives nod to Mack- bring the Moses dialysis unit, the old hospital, was recently federal law. Accordingly, the hopeful for a positive outcome. inac Straights Hospital deal mammography and ultrasound transferred to a new corpora- Acting Associate Solicitor deter- I know the question for the In other legislative news, services to the community tion, the Mackinac Straits mined that the casino property committee is why do we need Payment announced that the together. Then in 2003 this Health System, a private non- was not land contiguous to a res- the legislation if we are hopeful House Natural Resources relationship had a very historic profit corporation that will build ervation under IGRA, and ruled about our litigation? First, there Committee approved HR 5680, happening when they came and operate the new facility. the new casino was built on land is no guarantee in any litigation. a bill approving the tribe to go together in a joint relationship Several members of the that is not eligible for gaming. Second, this litigation is very froward with a land agreement to address local health care Hospital Authority now serve In addition to seeking a leg- costly for the tribe. Even if we for the new Mackinac Straights needs. I believe this is the only on the new corporation includ- islative remedy to resolve the win at the district court level, Hospital in St. Ignace. The place in the country where this ing Chairman Ron Mitchell, casino land dispute, the tribe there will be an appeal. This leg- agreement will credit the tribe partnership exists.” Mayor Margaret Doud of eventually brought suit against islation moots the need for this with the value of donated land The new state of the art Mackinaw Island, Fred Paquin the United States, challenging costly litigation and will make towards a lease for clinic space, hospital will offer some firsts of the Sault Tribe, Richard the Interior’s decision. Sault things as they should have been which will triple the size of the for Mackinac Straits Hospital Smith of Epoufette, Patrick Tribe then filed for a preliminary when the tribe asked that this tribal health clinic in St. Ignace. including a new surgery suite Shannon of Sault Ste. Marie injunction from the U.S. District land to be proclaimed a reserva- The agreement also proposes allowing outpatient surger- and Mackinac Island, Steve Court in May 2007 and was tion more than a decade ago.” that the tribe will have access to ies. The dialysis unit will be Autore of Cedarville and former granted the injunction on July The tribe requested twice in x-ray, lab and ambulatory ser- expanded from three chairs to Senator Walter North of St. 23, 2007. The casino opened the late 1980s that the United vices that are now unavailable. six and outpatient oncology and Ignace. Other authority board gaming on the main casino floor States proclaim the land in ques- An act of Congress is needed fusion from four chairs to eight. members may also be appointed nearly 24 hours later and has tion as a reservation. In 1988, to transfer the land from its trust Acute care patients in the new to fill vacant seats of commit- been operating ever since. The the United States got as far as land status as a requirement of hospital will have bathrooms tees of the new corporation. injunction allows the tribe to informing local governments the agreement. Sen. Carl Levin’s legislative

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CSB WILL WAIT ON YOU! 4 Jiingtamok! June 6, 2008 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Competitive dancing at this year’s powwow SAULT STE. MARIE — This Richard Lewis will serve as drugs, alcohol or politics will be Josh Homminga, (906) 632- Pavlat, 635-6050 extension year, $30,000 in prizes marks arena director and Butch Elliot allowed. 7494, Debra-Ann Pine, 635- 26140 or 440-7849. Heather a big change in Sault Tribe’s as master of ceremonies. Head For more information, call 6050 extension 26397, Cecil Alstrom is the vendor contact at annual powwow in Sault Ste. dancers and host drum will be 495-1450. Marie during the July 4 week- selected for each session. Some Powwow schedule: end. The 27th annual Sault on-site camping space will be Wednesday, July 2 Tribe Powwow and Summer available at no charge. Other — Blessing of the powwow Gathering will be an exciting camping is available in the sur- grounds at 10:30 a.m. contest powwow. Admission is rounding area. Thursday, July 3 — Sunrise free. A total of $21,500 in dancer ceremony at 6 a.m., summer This is not a first for Sault prize money will be awarded. spiritual gathering 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tribe. Many years ago, the Categories are drum competi- Friday, July 4 — Sunrise summer powwow was competition, golden age men’s and ceremony at 6 a.m., summer tive, but evolved into a tradi- women’s mixed, men’s tradi- spiritual gathering 9 a.m.-5 tional powwow. Now, it’s time tional, men’s fancy, men’s grass, p.m., kid’s carnival drum 5-6:30 to bring back the competition. women’s traditional, women’s p.m., dancer registration 4-6:30 Organizers are still keeping the jingle, women’s shawl, male p.m., grand entry at 7 p.m. community theme strong with and female teen categories and Saturday, July 5 — Art show a Friday night social honor- specials for tiny tots and kids 7- ing our veterans as well as the 12. 10 a.m.-12 p.m., dancer and kid’s carnival and art show. A total of $8,500 in drum drum registration 11a.m.-2 p.m., On Saturday, at 1 p.m., the contest prizes will be awarded grand entry at 1 p.m., break at contest begins. Dancers and for first, second, third and 5 p.m. Powwow resumes at 7 drums from near and far will fourth places. p.m. put forth their best to claim the The July 2-6 event takes Sunday, July 6 — Grand prizes. Those who do not want place on the Sault Tribe entry at 1 p.m., giveaway at 4 to compete are still encouraged Reservation powwow grounds p.m., winners announced at 5 to dress and dance as there will in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. As p.m., retire flags and sing fare- be many opportunities for inter- always, the public is welcomed well songs. tribal dancing. to all events. Absolutely no All of Our Old Favorites —

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2nd annual Rendezvous “The most successful at eventsthe Straits Powwow Rendezvous have the flexibility to grow,” said Darryl Brown, coordina- at the Straits tor for the event. “Adding the Powwow adds Friday genealogical conference is a perfect fit.” new event Beyond the focus of education on culture for local visi- and Web site tors, a well-conceived powwow ST. IGNACE — Building plays an important role for local and maintaining a high quality Native youth and provides a historical event is the plan for common grounding point for the Rendezvous at the Straits traditions, ideals, values and the Powwow. This year’s powwow preservation of Native identity. will add another day to the “We hope the rendezvous event, a genealogical conference powwow will become a signa- is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 22, ture event that will soon attract at the Little Bear Arena in St. thousands of new visitors,” said Ignace. The celebration is Aug. Brown. The goal is to continue Powwow dancers, vendors, demonstrators 23 and 24 at the new France building on the success of the and visitors abound at the event, expanding Discovery Center at Father first powwow in 2007. The in its second year. Marquette Park in St. Ignace. City of St. Ignace, the histori- The genealogical conference cal society, the visitor’s bureau, is a natural extension for the ren- St. Ignace Area Chamber of dezvous event and is open to the Commerce, Sault Tribe and so public. Area genealogists will be many others support efforts attending with their records and Event organizer Darryl Brown toward this goal. family histories. Karen Sabatine residents are part of this wonder- The living history encamp- from Sault Ste. Marie is coor- ful history along with Michigan ment of the French voyageurs dinating the conference, which Indian tribes. is also expected to grow this will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 It goes without saying that year. For more information on p.m. rendezvous and powwows are the genealogical conference A new Web site has been all about entertainment as well contact Karen Sabatine at (906) launched to help promote the as education. Experience has 635-0971. For the rendezvous powwow to folks online at proven that established pow- powwow contact Darryl Brown www.rendezvousatthestraits. wows attract a high proportion at 635-6050 or turtlesback@ com. of attendees who become repeat charter.net or visit www. St. Ignace and straits area visitors. rendezvousatthestraits.com. Sault Tribe Sault Tribe 2008 powwows Head Start & Early Head Start Jiingtamok! Sault Tribe and Powwow. Spiritual gathering on 23rd annual powwow, (800) other Michigan area powwows Aug. 29. For more information, 225-8172 or www.sagchip.org/ listed. Contact us to add or call Cecil Pavlat at (906) 632- pow-wow modify a listing (see contact 4719, 635-6050 or 440-7849. Aug. 9-10 in Harbor info on page 2). No firearms, Sept. 13 in Munising Springs — 17th annual Odawa drugs, alcohol allowed in any — Second annual powwow at Homecoming Jiingtamok (pow powwow area. Call ahead the Alger Centennial Arena. For wow) at the LTBB powwow to check on pets, admission, more information, call (906) grounds. Prizes for dancers and directions and other informa- 635-6050. dums. Free admission. For more tion. Sept. 19-20 in Newberry information, call Marci Reyes — Second annual Honoring (vendors) at (231) 838-4172, June 14-15 in Manistique the Waters Powwow. For more Winnay Wemigase at (231) 242- — Second annual Gathering of information, call Lois Bryant at 1453 or Annette VanDeCar at the Clans Powwow, Manistique (906) 293-8181, Lana Causley 242-1427. Tribal Center, Hwy US-2 in at 484-2954 or Lisa Burnside at Aug. 15-17 in Peshawbes- Manistique. Free admission. For 484-2298. town — Peshawbestown tra- more information, call Viola Dec. 31 in Sault Ste. Marie ditional powwow hosted by Neadow at (800) 347-7137. — New Year’s Eve Annual Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa Full Day, Full Year (Sault) (See Denise Chase’s unit report Sobriety Powwow. For more and Chippewa Indians. For on page 27 for more informa- information, call (906) 635- information, call (231) 271- Part Day, Part Year (Sault & St Ignace) tion.) 6050. 4104. July 4-6 in Sault Ste. August 30-31 in Dowegic Marie — 27th annual Sault — 23rd annual Kee-Boon- Children need to be 3 years old Tribe Powwow and Summer Mein-Kaa (Celebrating the by December 1st Gathering at the tribe’s pow- Huckleberry Harvest) Contest wow grounds. For more infor- Pow-Wow, Rodgers Lake, Members of a Federally Recognized Tribe mation, call Josh Homminga at 58620 Sink Road. Contact Income Eligibility Requirements (906) 635-6050. Information: Michaelina Aug. 2 in Rexton — Fifth Magnuson online at Michaelina. annual Youth Empowerment [email protected] or Powwow. For more informa- OTHERS IN MICHIGAN (269) 591-5616. Center Based Full Day, Full Year (Sault) tion, call Lisa Burnside, (906) POWWOWS — Sept. 5, 6, and 7 in Home Based 484-2298, or Patty Teeples, June 20-22 in Hannahville Manistique — Great North (Chippewa, Mackinac and Luce Counties) 341-3362. — Great Lakes area traditional Winds Powwow, The Pines Home based services available Aug. 15-17 in Hessel powwow Park. — 16th annual Gathering of June 21-22 in Brooklyn — Sept. 20-21 in Hastings, for pregnant women the Eagles Traditional Powwow Honoring Our Sisters Powwow Mich. — Walk in the Spirit at Three Mile Road. For more at Camp O’ The Hills, 2100 Frank Bush Memorial Powwow information, call John Causley Pink St. For information, call at Historic Charlton Park. Children from birth to 3 years old (vendors) at (906) 484-2921, Davi Trusty (800) 322-1209. Traditional teaching powwow. Members of a Federally Recognized Tribe Lana Causley at 484-2954 or July 26-27 in Oscoda— For inforation, call Anne Bush Lisa Burnside at 484-2298. Gagaguwon Traditional at (616) 633-0029, Jessi Kimble Income Eligibility Requirements Aug. 23-24 in St. Ignace Powwow, 10th annual powwow at (269) 744-1408 or visit www. — St. Ignace Rendezvous at the hosted by the Preservation of walk-inthe-spirit.com Straits Powwow, New France Native American Culture at Oct. 18-19 at Jackson, Discovery Center, St. Ignace. Orchard Park in Oscoda, Mich. Mich. — 15th annual Land For more information, call For information contact Joe or of Falling Waters Traditional For more information or an application Darryl Brown at 643-8717 or Sue Ireland (989) 739-1994 or Powwow 2008. Honoring all Please Call (800) 338-6660 or visit www. Oscoda Chambers at (800) 235- nations’ elders, middle school rendezvousatthestraits.com. 4625. at Parkside, 2400 Fourth St. Aug. 30-31 on Sugar Island Aug. 1-3 in Mt. Pleasant, Traders, call Linda at (269) — 12th annual Sugar Island Mich. — Saginaw Chippewa 781-6409. 6 News and Features June 6, 2008 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Golf outing July 26 Student mentors recognized SAULT STE. MARIE — cessfully make 10 and 30-foot Planning started several months putts and finish it off with a 50- back for the upcoming Sault foot putt. Tribe Golf Scholarship Classic, During the event, golfers which is held that last Saturday will be treated to a delicious of July each year. This excep- BBQ lunch of burgers, brats, tional event will baked beans, once again we potato salad and held at the beau- all the fixings, tiful Wild Bluff which will be Golf Course in sponsored for Brimley, Mich. the second year As been done by Sault Printing in past years, Company. funds from this Following year’s event the Classic, the are earmarked for Sault Tribe golfers and sponsors of the educational scholarships. To event will be treated to a steak date, 89 scholarships have been dinner at the Kewadin Casino awarded to tribal members. and Convention Center. Prizes The two-day event will will be awarded to the top three start on Friday morning with teams in each division, Men’s Wild Bluff Golf Course open and Mixed. to golfers for practice rounds. It’s not too late to spon- The Classic Reception, sponsor this great event or to get sored by National City Bank, a team of four into the action. Photo by Rick Smith will be held Friday evening The Classic will close registra- Graduating student volunteers for Big Brothers, Big Sisters peer mentoring program at the Kewadin Casino and tion after the first 36 teams were recently recognized for their contributions. Standing, from left, Joe Gravelle, J.P. Convention Center. have registered and paid, with Theriault and Nate Moran. Sitting, left to right, Amanda Archer, Ashley Smith and Page The Classic, the weekend’s preference given to sponsors. Isrow. Recognized but not pictured were mentors Jim German and Jordon Martin. main event, begins with a shot- Contact Jessica Dumback at gun start at 10 a.m. on Saturday. [email protected] or By Rick Smith and good wishes to the seniors American Indian advisor Jamie Golfers will have the opportu- Jake Sillers at jsillers@sault- Sault Area High School stu- before their graduation date. Eavou and assistant Maureen nity to win cash prizes in the tribe.net or (906) 635-6050 for dent volunteers for the local Big “Knowing that at times it Fitzpatrick. amount of $10,000 and $25,000 more information or to become Brothers, Big Sisters peer men- seems to be a thankless task, According to Garlitz, the or one of two great automobiles a sponsor of this worthy event. toring program received official you hung in there,” the letter mentoring program in Sault from local dealers during hole- The Sault Tribe Golf gratitude and recognition from noted in part. “Giving your schools has been active since in-one contests. Scholarship Classic Committee the organization on May 22 at time, sharing life experiences 2002. The program matches If the golfers don’t succeed includes Jessica Dumback, Jeff the school. Sault Tribe members and encouragement to someone outstanding high school stu- in the hole-in-one contest, they Holt, Gena Kay, Tamara Roche, were among the volunteers. in need . . .” dents with middle school can put their skills to the test Jake Sillers and Sue Stiver- Lynda Garlitz, executive Garlitz signed and presented students. These friendships pro- during our Putting Contest. In Paulsen. The event is hosted director of Big Brothers, Big the letters on behalf of the mote the growth of character, order to receive the $10,000 by Greektown and Kewadin Sisters of Sault Ste. Marie, organization’s board of direc- motivation and help strengthen cash prize, golfers must suc- Casinos. presented letters of gratitude tors, Sault Area Middle School self-esteem.

Paid For By The Committee To RTeelect Cathy Abramson Win Awenen Nisitotung • June 6, 2008 News 7 Student camaraderie comes Dinner with the out in Sault car wash effort John Johnstons tickets available for Sault portrayal Tickets are now avail- for the evening will be pro- able for Dinner with the John vided by Susan Askwith, Dave Johnstons, set for Saturday, Stanaway and The Voyageurs. June 28, at 6 p.m., at the Lake The play was written in Superior State University 1999 by Sharon MacLaren and Cisler Center Crow’s Nest in has been a successful fundrais- Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. er for the Chippewa County The 1823 dinner party Historical Society every since. portrayal is hosted by John Susan DeCourcy has produced Johnston, played by Peter the dinner-theatre production DeCourcy, and features since 2005, with the assistance many of the Sault’s 1823 of Sharon MacLaren. The eve- prominent residents includ- ning is a must for all history ing Henry Schoolcraft (Eric buffs. Tickets are limited and Kemp), Michel Cadotte (John must be purchased in advance. Schaeffer), George Johnston Tickets are available in the (Matt Zook), Peter Barbeau gift shop at the Chippewa Photo by Rick Smith (Ray Bauer), Samuel Ashmun County Historical Society, 115 Fellow classmates of Sault High freshman Benjamin Nelson conducted a benefit car (Jared Benoit), Wayishka (Art Ashmun St., front door (Tues.- wash on May 25 to aid their comrade as he battles serious medical conditions. Nelson Leighton), Charles Ermatinger Fri., 1-5 p.m., 635-7082); at was referred to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., for surgery. Advance Auto Parts (Otto Bacon), Major Enos the Sault Area Chamber of in Sault Ste. Marie provided the site and supplies and the students brought plenty Cutler (Will Fowler), John Commerce, 2581 I-75 Business of elbow grease. Kari O’Gorman, secretary for Anishinabek Community and Family Siveright (Paul Raappana), Spur (632-3301); and at the Services, coordinated and supervised the event while her husband, Dave, provided Rev. Laird (Dyke Justin), Soo Theatre Ticket Office, 534 pizzas for the entire crew. The fundraiser began a brisk business at about 10:45 a.m. Jane Johnston (Lona Stewart) Ashmun Street (632-1930). For and concluded around 6 p.m. A benefit hamburger bash for Nelson is also set for June and Susan Johnston (Karen more information, you may 9 at the Elks Lodge in Sault Ste. Marie. Some of the car wash crew poses here after Sabatine). Entertainment also e-mail [email protected]. removing the mud from this truck. Others continued with the business at hand. Local bank helps July “Gearing up” for Kinross Kid’s Fishing Day vets motorcycle rally The 6th Annual Kinross David Firack, President and Legion Post 3 Commander Dan Kid’s Fishing Day will be held CEO of Old Mission Bank Inglis, Post 3 also sponsors June 7 this year. It coincides announced a recent sponsor- a run to the border ride with with Michigan’s free fishing ship of $1,000 to the American American Legion Riders from weekend in order to allow unli- Legion Post 3 veterans motor- across the state converging on censed parents to assist their cycle rally, scheduled for July Sault Ste. Marie on July 17, children with baiting poles and 17 through 19 in Sault Ste. providing additional tourism landing fish. Marie. impact. The Legion Riders raise The tradition began in 2002 “We take great pride and funds in support of Home Town when a couple of people decid- interest in supporting events Heroes, a statewide American ed to share their passion for and organizations that work Legion program that provides the sport of fishing and inspire to promote our eastern Upper financial assistance to veterans youth to get off the street on Peninsula,” said Firack. “The in need. the lake. It was inspired by an veterans motorcycle rally has This year’s veterans motor- outdoor sports youth carnival held at Jays Sporting Goods in Sault Tribe’s DJ Malloy and Kinross Recreation Center Director Dee grown tremendously over the cycle rally will begin Thursday, Dee Frasure Dan Mitchell and Joe Paczkowski from the Kinross past three years and made in July 17 and run through Clare, Mich. At the time, there was a lack of youth targeted Business Association (L-R), get together to “gear up” with $900 in excess of a $400,000 impact on Saturday, July 19 at Brady Park prizes for the Kinross fishing event on June 7. our local economy in 2007.” in Sault Ste. Marie. programs in the community, National statistics confirm Old Mission Bank, head- and none that encouraged posi- State University Aquatics affecting their fishing hole. that each visitor will spend quartered in Sault Ste. Marie, is tive outdoor recreation. And, Lab exhibited the life cycle They have a sense of owner- $421 during a two-day event. the $86 million operating entity as the population grew at the of salmon with intricate dis- ship, or stewardship if you will, The rally had 700 registrants in of Old Mission Bancorp, Inc., former Air Force base, many plays and captivating speci- and it changes how they view 2006, grew to 1,008 registrants delivering banking services kids, bored silly, were looking men collections. A shore lunch their role in the community. in 2007 and has a goal of 2,000 from its offices in Sault Ste. for fun in all the wrong places. is cooked up by a group of That first year, over 200 for this year’s event. Marie and Pickford. The pair ran with the idea of great volunteers from the local area youth showed up to wet a According to American teaching these kids to fish, tie “Oriels” club, and the Kinross line and experience an eclectic flies, and appreciate the advan- Recreation Center hosts the community coming together for tage of having an “A” Lake in event. Sault Tribe Unit 1 a common good. At the end of their backyard! Duke Lake is Directors provide 2 percent the day, children watch as the stocked with rainbow trout by funding to purchase rainbow remaining fish are released and the Michigan DNR and is quite trout and prizes while the they begin to make plans to try literally the backyard of this Kinross Business Association their luck again. growing community. Tackle donation of an additional $500 The event has grown in both companies, local businesses is used to purchase more fish- participation and facilitation. and sporting organizations were ing gear for kids ages 1 to 16. And the true testament to the asked to contribute time, fund- The work crew is rounded out success of this event can be ing, or gear to make it all hap- with local resident volunteers, seen on any given day as one pen. What came out of it was who have proved to be the passes bike after bike sporting Join an Award-Winning Team more than anyone could have backbone of the event. smiley faced fishermen heading expected! Where can you use tomorrow’s technology and All youth register for a down to the lake, with a prized A carnival like atmosphere chance to win one of over $900 pole balanced and the handle- your knowledge of the area to make a difference in greets the crowd as they arrive in prizes, all geared to facilitate bars, and a tackle box dangling the lives of others? At Coldwell Banker Schmidt at the lake. Colorful tents and these kids having the equipment from the grips! Realtors, we make people’s dreams come true booths dot the grassy area to come down to the lake and The Kinross Kid’s Fishing every day. above the lake and provide fish with their own tackle. They Day work group would like to You can become part of the state’s #1 real venues for registration, prizes, have a great time while learning thank Sault Tribe for its contin- estate team. Learn about our national and local exhibits, and food. In the about the importance of ecosys- ued commitment to youth and past, the US Coast Guard has marketing support, our innovative tems. They learn how waste, lit- recreation! Without your contri- displayed their rescue craft; technology and career opportunities ter, and carelessness can affect bution, this would be difficult, Smokey the Bear urged fire by calling Ivan Wilde, 643-8525, or the lake and everything that if not impossible to accomplish! safety; and the Lake Superior John Griffin, 484-3945. lives in and around it, thereby 8 June 6, 2008 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Elect Bernard Bouschor Unit 1 Tribal Board Member It’s time for experienced business leaders to be on the Tribal Board and a Chairman focused on what’s important! It’s Time to get back to business! THE TRIBE’S FINANCIAL COLLAPSE IS DUE TO CHAIRMAN PAYMENT’S INEXPERIENCE.

In four short years, Chairman Payment has spent almost all the Tribe’s cash reserves of $90 million, spent $25 million of the elder fund and created a current deficit of $15 million with no ability to get a loan to cover the shortage. The Tribal Board stated they are having difficulty paying our employees because we have no cash.

Thank you for your vote in With the deterioration of the Tribe’s financial condition, a desperate Chairman Payment has sold tribal our primary election! businesses and property, cut tribal jobs, cut member services and is currently delaying massive tribal layoffs until after the election to get your vote.

I bring nearly 3 decades, 29 Chairman Payment’s campaign material is not dealing with reality. He offers empty promises built on the years, of experience in our revenue of Greektown Casino which the Sault Tribe currently owns, and completely ignores the current Tribe’s government and 2 financial crisis. It was reported in the Detroit News that Sault Tribe was being forced to sell all or part of decades of experience in Greektown Casino. With this sale, the Tribe will be lucky to pay the Greektown Casino debt. The Tribe could lose Greektown Casino and still owe $70 million they borrowed in 2008. business. The person responsible for the financial collapse of our Tribe and Greektown Casino, is our current I have a proven track record chairman. Chairman Payment is a politician, has spent our cash for votes, and has no business background. as a builder that brought positive changes to our The Chairman claims success because he balanced the budget each and every year for the past four years. He fails to mention he spent all our Tribe’s money, that the Sault Tribe, under his leadership, is in a financial Tribe. crisis and the Tribe could lose Greektown Casino entirely. The Sault Tribe is in a financial and business crisis and Payment is ignoring reality. As your former Chairman, I brought growth in Our Tribe needs business experience on the Tribal Board of Directors and Chairman position. I can provide 29 years of business experience to the Tribal Board. However, it is up to you, the member, to pick a governmental services, built candidate for the Tribal Chairman, who has experience in business. My choice is not our current chairman, and expanded businesses, obviously the Tribe can not afford four more years of Payment. created jobs for thousands BUSINESS FAILURES COULD MEAN LOSS OF ELDER FUNDS. and provided the leadership in Tribal Government It is shameful what has happened to the Greektown Casino, the center piece of the Tribe’s Economic Plan. It has gone from a successful business to a financial failure. In a forced sale of Greektown Casino, the tribe respectful of members. could lose all of its equity estimated at $150 million. If that were to happen, the elder funds would be lost, never to be paid back and annual payment to elders could be cut. The potential sale of Greektown Casino Why am I running for the would be a huge loss to our Tribe of upwards of $400 million. Tribal Board? Because of The total lack of business experience of our current chairman is obvious, look at what has happened in four the financial collapse of our years to our Tribal Economy. Tribe, member services are THE SAULT TRIBE NEEDS BUSINESS EXPERIENCE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND lost or being cut, tribal jobs CHAIRMAN POSITION. being lost, lies are being told The Sault Tribe membership can not afford four more years of Chairman Payment. Greektown Casino took by our current leadership and 20 years from the vision in 1988 to opening in 2000, was to be the center of the Tribe’s economic stability Tribal Government has and it could be lost in 2008.

disrespectful behavior POLITICAL ATTACKS MUST STOP. towards members. The politics of the tribe has never in our history been as vicious as it is today. Not a day goes by that I spent 29 years in Chairman Payment does not say, write, or use his position to launch political attacks on the Board of Directors, Tribal members and recently the Tribal Court. This needs to stop! leadership roles building a future for generations of BETTER BUSINESS DECISIONS NEED TO BE MADE TO GET US ON THE RIGHT TRACK AND BACK TO BUILDING OUR BUSINESSES. Sault Tribe Members. The stress and demand on Board Members today is incredible. Faced with falling revenues, a Greektown I will not sit by and let it Casino sale and a government in disarray due to poor leadership, the Sault Tribe teeters on the brink of financial collapse. Chairman Payment ignores the most important issues we are facing, the financial crisis be wasted away! and sale of Greektown Casino.

Let’s face it we are a tribe that is heavily dependent upon the gaming and hospitality industry; we need I make no campaign individuals with business experience on our Board of Directors and as Chairman! promises but one. I promise to bring my 29 As your former Chairman for 17 years we faced what seemed to be insurmountable obstacles and we thrived off them. We have had to take on the federal government, state government and gaming tycoons. Each time years of documented we worked together making good sound business decisions we moved forward! success to the Board of We must put our personal differences aside and recognize the need to work together. We must end the Directors. finger pointing, the blame game, and political revenge. In order to succeed, we must be united as a tribal community with a common purpose and vision: To build a prosperous and proud community. Along with my fellow Board Members we will We need to bring forward a board of directors with gaming and business experience so we do not lose the one business that gave our community the opportunity to expand membership services. make sound business decisions for future of all Unlike any other candidate, I have the background in business, casino management and tribal management that the board of directors needs right now. We must work together using our expertise and bring our tribe Tribal Members. back – back to business! Please vote for me as your I pledge to you that I will work for the advancement of our tribe, along with the Board of Directors, and Chairman. We need to stop the political attacks that have done nothing but tear our community apart and Unit 1 Board of Director have resulted in mass economic failure. Now is the time we need to come together for the benefit of all and together we can get members. back to what we do best. Thank you for your time and your vote. Please contact me at 906-440-4710 or visit my web site at Let’s get back to Business! www.bernardbouschor.com for more information. paid for by the committee to elect Bernard Bouschor Win Awenen Nisitotung • June 6, 2008 News 9 Amendment adds billion for Indian health care By Rick Smith 2010 initiative. The initiative is need to end the health crisis landmark amendment. Congress after passage of the amendment, Congress passed an amend- a set of federal health objectives Indian nations are enduring,” he is taking the lives and health “I strongly support the addi- ment on March 13 to the U.S. for the nation to achieve that said in a statement issued after of Native Americans seriously tional $1 billion provided under Senate’s budget resolution that helps states, communities and the passage. “Today’s 69‑30 and it is more than encourag- this amendment for the Indian will add $1 billion in Indian professional organizations and vote proves that Congress is ing. Improving health care for Health Services. The funds Health Service funding for others to help the development willing to take this giant step Native people is a moral obli- will be used to meet the urgent fiscal year 2009, if it remains of programs to improve health. forward in an effort to put real gation that must be dealt with needs of Native Americans for intact on its long journey to the National Congress of action where it is needed. I now. medical and preventive health White House for the president’s American Indians President Joe commend Sen. Dorgan along “With the recent passage services in hospitals and clinics. signature. Garcia praised those members with co‑sponsors senators of the Indian Health Care These native peoples have long Senator Byron Dorgan (D- of Congress who proposed Jeff Bingaman (D‑N.M.), Tim Improvement Act (IHCIA) reau- suffered poor health, greater N.D.) sponsored the amendment the amendment, “On behalf Johnson (D‑S.D.), Russell thorization in the U.S. Senate sickness, and higher death rates along with four other senators of Indian Country, I applaud Feingold (D‑Wisc.) and the and now this $1 billion amend- than all other Americans, and to help meet the Health People Congress in recognizing the U.S. Senate for passing this ment to the Senate budget reso- we can ignore them no longer. lution that would fund Indian “This amendment is long Health Services, we are making overdue, and it is obviously BIA back online after 7 years substantial advances in working only a first step. We intend to WASHINGTON, D.C. — was entered that continued that Indian Affairs is respon- to improve the health and well continue the battle to end once Internet access is being restored prohibition and also established sible for fulfilling the Interior being of Native people. We now and for all the shameful health to the Office of the Assistant a process for the department Department’s trust responsi- must continue to work to ensure disparities faced by Native Secretary-Indian Affairs, the to obtain permission from the bilities to individual Indian and that this budget resolution not Americans.” Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) court to reconnect bureaus on a tribal trust beneficiaries, as well only passes in the U.S. House The National Indian Health and the Bureau of Indian case-by-case basis. as promoting tribal self-deter- and Senate, but that the appro- Board in Washington, D.C., has Education (BIE) via the BIA’s Parts of the department were mination, self-governance and priators fund it at the budgeted developed a flow chart to show network following a recent permitted to reconnect in 2002. economic development for the amount. I also call on the House the process the amendment court order. This means that However, the five offices that nation’s 562 federally recog- to pass the base legislation, the must go through before reach- Indian Affairs, BIA and BIE work closely with Indian trust nized American Indian tribes IHCIA, during this session of ing final approval. The flow employees will soon be able to data remained off the Internet. and their 1.9 million members. Congress.” chart is linked on an announce- communicate by e-mail. On May 14, 2008, U.S. District The BIA manages 66 million Last February, President ment about Senator Dorgan and On Dec. 5, 2001, the federal Judge James Robertson, the acres of land held in trust by Bush’s proposed fiscal year the amendment at www.nihb. judge in a class action lawsuit presiding judge in the case, the United States for American 2009 budget for Indian Health org. against the Department of the vacated the consent order thus Indians and federally recog- Services was $21 million below Those wishing to support the Interior, Cobell v. Norton, allowing those offices to recon- nized tribes. funding levels for fiscal year amendment along its way can entered a temporary restraining nect. In addition to the BIA, the Developing forestlands, 2008. track its progress via congres- order requiring the department offices to go back online are leasing assets on trust lands, According to congressio- sional Web sites and contact to disconnect from the Internet the Office of the Solicitor, the directing agricultural programs, nal records, Senator Edward pertinent representatives using all information technology sys- Office of the Special Trustee for protecting land and water rights, Kennedy (D-Mass.) commented the flow chart as a guide. tems that housed or provided American Indians, the Office and developing and maintain- access to individual Indian of Hearing and Appeals and ing infrastructure and economic NNorthernorthern trust data, on the basis of per- the Office of Historical Trust development on tribal lands are ceived risks to that data. On Accounting. all part of the BIA’s responsibil- MMichiganichigan Dec. 17, 2001, a consent order The Assistant Secretary- ity. IInsurancensurance Log on to Native American AAgency,gency, I Inc.nc. Tube, cyber Indian Country By Rick Smith respect with your comments, Another feature, you can cre- Dig YouTube? Well, then, treat people as you would want ate your own play lists of favor- you must check out Native to be treated. Your kind com- ite videos so you don’t have to American Tube at www.natube. ments are what builds others hunt for them every time you magnify.net. confidence and it takes a lot of want to see them. It’s much like an American courage to get in front of the The site offers a calendar of RONALD D. SOBER Indian version of YouTube screen and show your talent or American Indians events for the Marketing Director with cool traditional-styled opinions.” use of registered members. graphics. It features spotlight Speaking of respect, you Some of the features on the videos along with other videos can even make friends, just site are new and members are in 15 categories. You’ll find like on YouTube or MySpace. just warming up to using them. Office:906-635-5238 exclusives, animation, comedy, Communities of special interest Stop by for a visit, you’ll be Fax:906-632-1612 drummers, interviews, movies, always invite others to join. glad you looked into it. music videos and news among others. You’ll find an entertaining assortment of professional and amateur videos from Adam Beach to the Native American Humor Society of the Upper Northern Ojibwe Foundation Council, isn’t that an impressive name? The videos on the site can be classified as either entertaining, educational or just interesting. You can rate them all, if you wish. Native American Tube is an Internet gathering place where, as is said on the site, you’re the star. You can join the 518 members to post your thoughts, make your own television show, join discussion groups or post videos on anything to do with Indian Country. All they ask in return is some respect. “Respect is what we are all about,” an introductory advisory reads. “Please respect everyone who posts videos, if you find a video disrespecting, please e-mail me and we will look into it. Always, always 10 News June 6, 2008 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Foreclosure Prevention Social Security says go green, go online Act passes Senate, House By Sally Guay home or office. By Rick Smith The bill adds $300 bil- measures an important follow- Security District Manager Save a trip and go to www. If enacted, the controversial lion to support more loans up step to the recently enacted With Earth Day recently socialsecurity.gov and click on Foreclosure Prevention Act of insured by the Federal Housing economic stimulus package. behind us, many people have “online services” to get started. 2008 will help families, busi- Administration (FHA) and is Opponents say it relies too stepped up their efforts to go Many of these services can nesses and communities to praised by some while con- much upon taxpayer revenue green. And there are a number be completed online without avoid or survive devastation demned by others. and does not do enough to of things you can do, including taking another step. Some wrought by the current national Provisions in the Act include prevent fraud by disreputable planting a tree and recycling services require you to mail in housing crisis. The Act is also measures for FHA moderniza- lenders. your plastic, glass and paper. documents and information. referred to as the “housing tion, assistance to communities The Act is endorsed by a But what’s even better Regardless, you’ll be ahead of stimulus package.” devastated by foreclosures, fam- number of organizations, most than recycling your paper the pack by using our online The Act was introduced in ily housing counseling, help for representing seniors, minori- is not having any paper to services. the U.S. Senate on Feb. 13, returning veterans, improved ties, low-income families, civil begin with. Going green is yet You can rest assured that 2008, and passed by a vote of rules on mortgage disclosure to rights and consumers. another of the many reasons to doing business with Social 84 to 12 on April 10. The Act borrowers, special tax enhance- In the past, President George complete your business trans- Security online is fast, easy cleared the House on May 8 ments and mortgage revenue W. Bush has threatened a veto actions with Social Security and secure. And it is environ- with 266 in favor of the mea- bonds. on the measure. online. You can complete all of mentally the cleanest, greenest sure and 154 opposed. Proponents of the Act say the your paperwork with a lot less way to do your Social Security paper. business. Many of our online Whether you want to apply services are available as auto- for retirement benefits, request mated phone services as well. House passes Neighborhood a replacement Medicare card, Just call (800) 772-1213 to report a change of address or take advantage of those service direct deposit if you are cur- we offer in a most convienient Stabilization Act rently receiving benefits, or manner. Save a tree, save By Rick Smith the recent sub-prime mort- In the Senate, the Act The U.S. House of gage debacle. The grants and was received and referred to take charge of your retirement some gas and cut back on pol- Representatives passed the loans would be made avail- the Committee on Banking, planning, you can do it on our lution by visiting us online Neighborhood Stabilization Act able through U.S. Housing and Housing and Urban Affairs on Web site. instead of at any of our offices. of 2008 (H.R. 5818) on May 8. Urban Development, which is May 12. There is no need to drive For more information on If enacted, the Act will pro- also the primary agency to carry According to Congressional to your local Social Security these and other services, please vide $15 billion in grants and out the Foreclosure Prevention records, opponents of the bill office. You don’t need to wait visit our Web site at www. no-interest loans to states, units Act of 2008 recently passed by say that the bill bails out bor- in traffic when your Social socialsecurity.gov or call us at of local government and non- the House and Senate. rowers and lenders who made Security business can be done (800) 772-1213 (TTY (800) profit entities for the acquisi- The House began consider- poor decisions. President Bush, from the comfort of your own 325-0778). tion, renovation and sales of ations on May 7 and the mea- one of the opponents, is expect- foreclosed houses to people sure passed by a vote of 239 to ed to veto the bill. who have lost their homes in 188. Michigan helps residents to avoid foreclosures on homes By Rick Smith The online version of the contact for help. In the case of With the high rate of hous- Save the Dream campaign Chippewa County residents, for ing foreclosures in the news, works much the same way, example, those people would be it’s good to know one can find but it also provides extensive directed to CLM Community guidance on avoiding foreclo- factual, easily understood Action Human Resource for sures via online or hotline from information surrounding home counseling and other services. the State of Michigan. financing and foreclosures. The The state advises anyone According to the state Web information covers topics such having financial problems to site, the Save the Dream hotline as how to keep your home, look into available options so is a toll-free telephone num- loans to save your home, stages folks don’t have to risk losing ber operated by the Michigan of foreclosure, frequently asked their homes. State Housing Development questions about foreclosures, The Save the Dream hotline Authority to protect homeown- your credit, prioritizing your number is (866) 946-7432. ership. Callers are referred to debts and who to contact for The online version is under housing counselors in their help. the “Spotlight” listing at www. counties or to state technical The online version can also michigan.gov/mshda. experts. direct you to who you need to West Mackinac Health Fair growing Submitted by Laura Frisch The trio organized a health Sevarns, Erin Troxler LPN, FNP, Helen Newberry Joy fair offering traditional health Mary Nutkins LPN, Amy Hospital promotion and screening as McNamera RN and Sandy On April 26, 162 people well as alternative health, such Morgan. Student volunteers came to the fifth annual West as Native American medicine, included Killian Frisch, Mackinac Health Fair at the acupuncture, message, aroma Harley Troxler, Joe Patrow, Engadine Consolidated High therapy, ear candling, energy Connor Frisch and Brett Oven. School gym for a day of health balancing, organic foods and Mackinac Straits Hospital regu- promotion and health screening. supplements. lars include Koreen Troyer RN Many types of traditional The concept of combining and Carol Norman FNP. Sault mainstream and alternative one health fair with two dif- Tribe’s Shirley Kowalke and practices were offered and dis- ferent approaches has been Sally Burke have been faithful played along with a wide vari- incredibly well received in west workers. With such a fantastic ety of health education opportu- Mackinac County. The first group, we looks forward to next nities and material for the whole health fair had 20 vendors and year’s health fair, set for next family. Travis Freeman, WNBY, 60 participants, and this year’s April 2009. It can only get bet- broadcasted live throughout the event had 47 vendors and over ter. day, making it the most success- 160 participants. Many of those Sponsors for this year’s ful health fair yet. who were introduced to alterna- health fair were Helen The West Mackinac Health tive medicine at the first health Newberry Joy Hospital, Fair idea began five years ago fair now, five years later, have Mackinac Straits Hospital, Sault with family nurse practitioner equal interest in both western Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Laura Frisch and administrative and alternative options. Engadine Feed and Supply, Go assistant Becky Baker, both of With all volunteer help, Figure, Native Sister’s Soaps Helen Newberry Joy Hospital, Newberry hospital regulars are and LMAS. and community health nurse MJ Moore, Cheryl Franklin, We hope to see more folks Kathy Manville of the Sault Aimee Harju RN, Lynn Kihm take advantage of this opportu- Tribe of Chippewa Indians. RN, Diane Schroeder, Carrie nity next year. Win Awenen Nisitotung • June 6, 2008 Natural Resources 11 Elect Unit 1 Council Woman

(906) 495-7013 BROWN Luella Brown A great Chi-Miigwetch, and heart felt Thank You for your support. The battle is only Unit 1 Tribal Board of beginning and the power is with the people. Directors Please! Don’t worry about what I can do for you, wonder about what we can do together. Our Tribe is in need of a good Anishnawbe council. Please, join my team so we can turn our Tribe into a Tribe we can be proud of. My goals are to get our new revised Constitution enacted. We have spent $400,000 and a lot of time on a good Constitution. The membership has yet to see it or vote for it (whether it is good or bad the people should decide!!!) They have taken our rights away again. This new Constitution will give the power back to the membership. Our ancestors knew, the people were the power, now this board wants all the power and for you to take a back seat. We need the three at-large Units south of the bridge. Your representation is needed in our Tribe. Members have fresh ideas that will enhance our enterprises. We receive Federal money on your behalf, ask them why you don’t have a say in what happens to it! If you have a question, then our job is to find answers, if you have concerns, our job is to find solutions, if you need help, our job is to lend a helping hand, these are not hard tasks. After all without you there would be no Tribe. Learn from our past mistakes, move to a brighter and more stable future. Care for our membership, the way the council was intended, stop only helping family members (and paid for friends.) The elders have crafts that the public would love to see being made, they need a place to teach our culture and heritage. This will bring in more business to our casinos, the younger generation should have a craft corner, they have untapped talent also, why can’t they be with the Elders to display their crafts and learn of their heritage. Eliminate the nepotism that we have in our Tribe. This only fuels resentment and hatred, if you can’t be fair with your decisions, then you should not have the power to abuse this position. We have already lived through that kind of discrimination, and we fought so our kids don’t have to know this humiliation. The young people need to be guided by the Elders. Everyone knows Nokomis (Grandmother) and Mishoomis (Grandfather) have the most interesting stories and knowledge of days gone by. They are our link to the past and how we can better our lives for the future. As a council member I will work to bring our Tribe together as a whole. I am calling on all Anishnawbe members, to make the coming years better for all our people. In my life I have had many rolls, I started as a daughter, then became a wife, then a mother, now I am a Grandmother. Through the years I have learned to be a friend, housekeeper, budget manager, cook, referee, peacemaker, disciplinarian, teacher, I have taught my children as much as I know of life and in return they have taught me how to love and care about others. Through all the ups and downs in life, you try to become a better person then when you started, this is how you grow as a human being, and never forget who you are or where you came from. This is what I would like to bring to the Tribal Council, the Knowledge of Life. The true knowledge of who we are and where we go from here. What better can a council do then work for the membership. Know your voice is heard, your opinions taken to heart, this is what good leaders do, they do not ignore you and your ideas. It’s time to clean up our own back yard, bring our Tribe together as one. Remember that bad deeds surface and lies are hard to cover up. If we believe in God, anything is possible. Put your faith in the ones that tell the truth, don’t be afraid to stand for your beliefs. Grandma always said, charity hides a multitude of sins.. Do we want to hand our Tribe back to the people that put us where we are today. They never take responsibility for the mess we are in! People that had the chance to do good for the members but only did for themselves. They think your life is only worth one vote. Is your integrity and self-esteem worth only that? These people think they can buy you for a penny. If this is true, what do you tell your children; That integrity can be bought for a penny. Then how much is their life worth? Please remember, the future generations to come are counting on us. Pray we are wise in our decisions. Let’s not go down the wrong road again! These board members voted to put in the running, someone that stole from the Tribe. The only reason is that they think they will profit again, desperate people will do desperate things.

Can we afford to let these people lead us for the next four years? The generation of Dictatorship is over! It is time for the generation of knowledge and truth to come into power. My motto is, don’t throw stones at glass houses but some need to be reminded of the last decade of our lives, when Bernard Bouschor raped this Tribe of its dignity and Tribal money, money that would have supported hundreds of families.

This board and their families are so afraid of the power they will lose and the election committee is afraid of losing their power, they are cheating every way possible to keep the power they are stealing. We should not have more then one family serving on the board. DJ Hoffman and Joe McCoy are Cathy Abramson’s relatives. Joe Eitrem never claimed to be native, when he was growing up, Spanish was his family heritage. Can you imagine the power you would have if they were all related? 0-NONE.

Paid For By The Committee ToElect Luella Brown 12 June 6, 2008 • Win Awenen Nisitotung