HE AULT RIBE EWS T S Visit us online at www.saulttribe.comT N Mshka’odin Giizis: “Frozen Moon” Win Awenen Nisitotung “One Who Understands” November 24, 2006 • Vol. 27 No. 16 Christmas Parties Kewadin Shores Casino opens Dec. 6, Newberry, 5-7 p.m., at the Newberry Elks Club. Gifts will be given to children up to 12 years old. Sign up deadline is Nov. 27. For more information, call Shirley Kowalke at (906) 293-8181.

Dec. 8, Escanaba, 6-9 p.m., at the Flat Rock Town Hall. Gifts will be given to children up to 12 years old. For more informa- tion, call Karen Corbett or Tara Duchene at (906) 786-9211.

Dec. 9, Sault Ste. Marie, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Chi Mukwa Community Recreation Center. Gifts will be given to children up to 12 years old. For more information, call Sue Henderlite at (906) 635-6050.

Dec.9, DeTour, noon-2 p.m., at the Sacred Heart Church Hall. Gifts will be given to children up to 12 years old. For more information, call Lisa Burnside St. Ignace Chamber Ambassadors helped celebrate the official grand opening of the Kewadin Shores Casino and Hotel on Nov. 10, or Arlene Graham at (906) 484- 2006. Pictured here with the Ambassadors is, left center, Darcy Chase, casino manager, Fred Paquin, unit III representative, Tony 2727. Goetz, casino chief operating officer, Shirley Petosky, Unit V, and Aaron Payment, tribal chairperson. Other tribal representatives at the ribbon cutting include Joe Eitrem, Unit I, Lana Causley, Unit II, Keith Massaway, Unit III, Tom Miller, Unit IV along with Kewadin Dec. 9, Hessel, noon-2 p.m., Casino management team members. Photo by Alan Kamuda at the Hessel Tribal Center. Gifts will be given to children up to By Cory Wilson Kewadin Casino Chief lot of hard work and com- have been blessed to have poker tables. The new 12 years old. For more informa- The new Kewadin Operating Officer Tony mitment in bringing us to such wonderful people Shores facility also in- tion, call Lisa Burnside or Arlene Shores Casino and Hotel Goetz stated, "This is a where we are at today. I working for us at Kewa- cludes an 81 room hotel, Graham at (906) 484-2727. in St. Ignace celebrated day that many members first and most importantly din." water front horseshoe bay the grand opening of their of our team and commu- want to thank the many To allow for immediate restaurant with a seating Dec. 9, St. Ignace, noon-2 casino floor on the evening nity have looked forward team members of Kewadin gaming at the facility, the for 225, campfire deli p.m., at the Little Bear Arena. of Nov. 10, which included to. I am proud to say that Shores Casino and Hotel. casino added and com- which seats 40 guests, Gifts will be given to children up a grand prize giveaway for we've built a first class It's through their dedica- pleted a new addition to northern pines lounge with to 12 years old. For more infor- a new Jeep Liberty Ren- facility here that will play tion, commitment, hard the gaming complex which 125 seats, and the White mation, call Fred Paquin or Hope egade, (see photo on page a major factor in bringing work and high level of originally opened on Oct. Tail sports bar that can Collia at (906) 635-6065. For in- 2), and $25,000 in cash in increased tourism, visi- hospitality and customer 13. In an eight-hour time seat 80 patrons. The eagle formation regarding the Macki- prizes. A brief ceremony tors to the local area and service that has allowed us period, casino staff moved feather gift shop is also an nac Island children’s Christmas and ribbon cutting with provide additional employ- to rejoice at so many suc- 14 tons of coins from the amenity on the main floor. party, call (906) 635-6065. casino management, tribal ment opportunities for cesses. To all the front line old facility to the new –Continued on page 20. board representatives, city our community members team members, you are the facility. The new structure Dec. 9, Munising, 1-3 p.m. officials and other local and definitely improved back bone of our success houses a full service bar, Gifts will be given to children up dignitaries kicked off the working conditions for our and we are grateful for all 809 slot machines, 19 to 12 years old. For information, event. work force. It has taken a your contributions. We gaming tables and six call April Nagelkerk at (906) 387-4721. Greektown construction Dec. 9, Marquette County, 1-4 Local tribes sign p.m., at the NMU Center Peter White Lounge. Gifts will be moves forward amid land given to children up to 17 years water treaty old. Sign up deadline is Dec. 6. purchase delays By Cory Wilson and nificant abuse and mistreatment Sign up by calling Gary Carr DETROIT — Recent media significant financial success, just Brenda Austin resulting from the introduction of (866) 279-8323. reports about the construction like our temporary Detroit casino, BAY MILLS — A treaty sign- toxic substances and aquatic alien of the Sault Tribe’s permanent and continue to support tribal ing between the Sault Ste. Marie invasive species. Dec.10, Engadine, 4-6 p.m., Greektown Casino in Detroit have programs and services.” Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Recognizing the need for at the Engadine Garfield Town- left out some important facts tribe The final completion date of Garden River First Nation, Bay strengthened efforts from each ship Hall. Gifts will be given to members need to know. the permanent casino hotel will be Mills Indian Community and of the four nations to address the children up to 12 years old. For First, Greektown Casino is not about nine months later than was Batchewana First Nation regard- continuing contamination of the more information, call Laura for sale. The Sault Ste. Marie originally projected last Novem- ing the preservation, protection waters of the St. Marys River Frisch or Angie McArthur at Tribe is, and will continue to ber due to circumstances beyond and enhancement of the waters ecosystem; the tribes entered into (906) 477-6685. be, the owners of the downtown the Sault Tribe’s or operators’ of the St. Marys River ecosystem a treaty to continue to recognize Detroit property. control. Much of the delay can be was held on Nov. 8 at the Bay the sovereign rights of each of the Dec. 16, 4-7 p.m., at the Mills Casino and Convention four nations and their ability to Manistique Tribal Center. Gifts “The Sault Tribe will con- attributed to complicated negotia- tinue to oversee the construction, tions with the City of Detroit to Center. interact with other political bodies will be given to children up to 12 The treaty focused on the on a government to government years old. For more information, opening and operation of the purchase a rundown city-owned permanent location,” said tribe garage that stood on the site of the tribes’ understanding that the basis. call Viola Neadow or Denise waters of the St. Marys River and Chase at (906) 341 6993. Chairperson Aaron Payment. planned permanent casino. “Greektown Casino will be a –Continued on page 3 its ecosystem have undergone sig- –Continued on page 20. In This Issue Brady Park ancestral memorial 18 News 3, 5 & 9 People 19 Chairperson's report 4 News 20 Board brief & report 6 Health 21

Representative reports 7 & 8 ACFS 22 Draft of new Constitution 10-12 Community Health 23 49735

Elder Thanksgiving dinner 13 YEA 24 MI Gaylord, Permit No. 30 No. Permit

National news 14 Announcements 25 PAID Veteran's powwow photo gallery 15 Education 26 Postage U.S.

Community flu clinics 16 & 17 Calendar 27 STD PRSRT EWADIN ASINOS Page 2 K C NOVEMBER 24, 2006 • THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS Sault Tribe asks U.S. Greektown Casino deals up technology District Court to settle St. Casino guests coming to dealer-less table games. Greektown Casino in early 2007 Computerized poker tables will will see something missing at the save the casino money and will Ignace casino issue poker tables – dealers. speed up the game, earning more Greektown will be the first profit for the house. Jack Mc- Lawsuit seeks to protect jobs, tribal rights casino in Michigan to install two Ginty, vice president of Greek- computerized poker tables. The town Casino operations, told the BY CORY WILSON administrative process that would attract more visitors to the Up- game will operate without deal- Detroit News in a recent article SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich.— have declared the property gaming per Peninsula and improve the ers, cards or chips but will play that the change is an opportu- The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of eligible. tribe's market position in northern exactly the same as a traditional nity to grow the poker market in Chippewa Indians asked the U.S. Sault Tribe officials regret that Michigan's increasingly competi- carded poker game. Players can Detroit. According to McGinty, District Court on Nov. 8 to resolve the issue has now made its way tive gaming industry. bet, raise, fold and make other the game will be 50 percent a construction oversight at its into federal court. Revenues from the Sault Tribe's plays on a touch screen terminal faster than traditional poker with new St. Ignace casino that could Sault Tribe Chairman Aaron casinos in Northern Michigan in front of their seat. The casino a dealer. negatively affect jobs, tourism and Payment stated, “We have made and Greektown Casino in Detroit will continue to offer 19 tradi- Gaming officials expect the revenues for the tribe and the Up- every attempt to work with the fund government programs and tional poker tables. new tables to be available at all per Peninsula. federal government to resolve an services for tribe members and In recent years, technology three of Detroit’s casinos in the The tribe filed a lawsuit in U.S. honest oversight made by former impacts the non-tribal community has widely impacted the gaming near future. They are already in District Court for the Western tribal leaders. We regret litigation as well. Gaming revenues fund industry. Many casinos, including use at various casinos throughout District of Michigan that seeks to has become necessary, but today’s health care, education, social Greektown and Kewadin Casinos, the country. settle a disagreement with the fed- Sault Tribe leaders must protect services, law enforcement and now offer coinless slots and now eral government over whether a our tribal rights and hundreds of more. The Sault Tribe is one of portion of land, on which the tribe jobs and significant gaming rev- the largest employers in northern built its new St. Ignace casino and enues for the tribe and the Upper Michigan. hotel, is eligible for gaming. Peninsula.” The St. Ignace casino is — and Grand prize winner Due to an administrative The lawsuit maintains the Sault will remain — open during the oversight made by tribal officials Tribe used its best efforts to com- litigation. St. Ignace casino and several years ago and acknowl- ply with federal law. However, hotel guests will experience a edged by the tribe, part of the because federal law was interpret- brand new casino with state- new St. Ignace casino was built ed by some in a manner contrary of-the-art gaming technologies, on land that was never officially to established legal precedents, the entertainment lounge, bar area, approved for gaming by the U.S. Department of Interior and NIGC deli, restaurant, and 81-room hotel Department of the Interior and the ultimately declared a portion of complex. National Indian Gaming Com- the land the casino occupies was To allow for immediate gaming mission (NIGC). The land was and still is ineligible for gaming. at the facility, the casino recently already owned by the tribe, but The Sault Tribe invested over added and completed a new addi- the tribe and the federal agencies $40 million to build a casino and tion to the gaming complex which never cooperatively completed the hotel complex. The facility will opened on October 13.

Kewadin renovations It's a new car — Diane Rozek from Cheboygan is the proud owner of a 2006 Jeep Grand Liberty! The prize was won during the Kewadin Shores grand opening event on Friday November 10. Rozek said the car was a beautiful prize and fit her nicely. Kewadin improves comp services to casino customers In an effort to improve custom- complimentary meals, tickets, er service and increase the avail- merchandise etc. “This change ability of complimentary services now allows more of our staff the or “comps” to casino customers, ability to give complimentary Kewadin Casinos is pleased to services to our customers,” said announce that “comps” will now Tony Goetz, casino chief operat- be issued through the Northern ing officer. “This was put in place Rewards Club clerks. This change in order to improve customer has taken place at the Hessel, service.” Manistique and Christmas casino The change is simple and now locations with the two larger fa- makes the services more acces- cilities in the Sault and St. Ignace sible to customers and easier for to follow suit at a later date. our staff to issue them. Compli- Complimentary services are mentary services are received common in the casino industry based on casino play and are as and are put in place to reward ca- they have been in the past. Superior entry . . . Crews from Deuman Construction work on placing stone on the new pil- sino patronage. Services include lars surrounding the entrance into the Sault casino Superior gaming room. Renovating and re-theming floor, in the Mariner Cove Restau- plan as the majority of rooms in Kewadin’s facilities are necessary rant and the gift shop. In addi- the hotel are 10 years old. The Holiday hotel specials for tribe in order to remain competitive in tion, the facility was painted in plan kicked into gear three years Michigan’s gaming industry. Re- 2005 featuring a “northern” color ago when hotel management and team members modeling includes not only large scheme. The Team Spirits Bar also implemented a program which To express appreciation for your business throughout the year Kewa- projects like the re-build in St. Ig- received a new etched window. would continually upgrade and din hotels are offering a special rate during this holiday time. You owe nace or renovations like Kewadin Kewadin Christmas: Kewadin’s renovate rooms on a regular basis. it to yourself to put aside an evening to relax. Starting Nov. 19, through Sault’s gaming rooms, but smaller northern most property, Christ- All rooms receiving a face lift Dec, 29, 2006, the following special rates are offered to tribe and team detailed projects as well. mas, enhanced the look of their will feature new wall vinyl, furni- members. Here are just a few renovations log building by restoring the out- ture and carpet. Currently, crews Kewadin Casino Lakefront Inn, St. Ignace Kewadin has completed recently side and inside of their walls this are working on 28 rooms on the 1. Standard room – any day $39 plus tax in order to keep the facilities fresh past summer. New bench seating fourth floor in the tower section 2. Whirlpool room – any day $45 plus tax 3. Suite room – any day $51 plus tax and new: will soon be installed in Frosty’s of the building. All old furniture • $15 Kewadin Gold Voucher for those who qualify. Kewadin Manistique: Kewa- Bar and Grille to increase seating. from the current remodel was Kewadin Casino Hotel and Convention Center, Sault Ste. Marie din Casino’s Manistique location Kewadin Sault: Currently, donated to the tribe’s ACFS divi- and Kewadin Shores Casino and Hotel, St. Ignace recently completed a variety of crews are remodeling the outside sion and other worthy causes such 1. Standard room – any day $44 plus tax renovations to improve the facil- front of the Superior Room at as the Manistique powwow garage 2. Whirlpool room – any day $51 plus tax ity. Most recently, a new roof, Kewadin Sault. The pillars have sale and to the inter-tribal families • $10 Kewadin Gold Voucher for those who qualify. which had not been replaced since been re-shaped and covered with first program. The above rates are based on double occupancy and availability. the facility opened in 1994, was stone to enhance the northern Additional cost for each additional guest. When making your reserva- put on the building. Other projects theme which is featured inside the tion state that you’re a Sault Tribe member or a team member. Upon over the past year include renova- casino. check in you must show your tribal card or team member badge. tion of office space, the addition The casino’s hotel is also in of new carpeting on the gaming the midst of an overall renovation COMPILED BY MICHELLE BOUSCHOR

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TeamResource Department memberto fill a meetings, and any advocateinternal inves- to also provide thehiredteam member “I will be there for you. I will need determined by comments tigative matters. We will address coaching and guidance on how to guide you through the personnel from team members (employ- these issues together. I will also approach issues in a productive policies and procedures for any ees) and team member surveys, be working in conjunction with and positive way.” workplace issue that is a concern according to HR Director Cheryl the lead Human Resource repre- Henry earned a Bachelor to you. Hopefully, we can resolve Bernier. sentative to investigate and make of Science degree from Lake most issues before any disciplin- The Employee Relations recommendations for appropri- Superior State University in polit- ary action comes into place. If Specialist (ERS) has recently been ate action on harassment claims; ical science with minors in public not, we will face them together. filled by Lauri Henry, who will I will work on your behalf to and business administration. She I look forward to working with act as a confidential team member ensure your rights are being pro- also attended Michigan State each and every one of you and advocate to help resolve work- tected.” University for a two-year Native strive to afford you with a better place issues concerning policies, “I am looking forward to work- American fellowship program in work environment,” Henry said. procedures, practices and other ing with Lauri,” Bernier said. addition to being a certified grant “If meeting on a weekend or eve- issues that might arise following “Her role is to work with team writer and a course co-sponsored ning is more convenient for you the guidelines established within members who request assistance by Harvard Business School in due to your shift, an appointment the personnel policy. “I can pro- and the service is available for public policy and administration. can be scheduled to accommodate vide assistance by working with anyone within the governmental, Henry’s previous work expe- you.” Lauri Henry, employee team members to clarify their enterprise and casino operations. rience with the tribe includes ERS Lauri Henry can be con- issues and be their advocate,” The ERS has the ability to meet ombudsman/special assistant to tacted at (906) 635-4937 ext. relations specialist Henry said. “I can also assist team with supervisors and team mem- a past tribal chairman, project 53446 or email: BY BRENDA AUSTIN members who request an advocate bers to assist the team member officer, contract specialist, person- [email protected]. A new position was cre- at disciplinary meetings, griev- to help resolve workplace issues nel manager and property control ated recently within the Human ances, appeals, risk committee with their supervisor. Her role is officer. Tribal members guaranteed access Greektown moving to federal forests to gather plants forward BY BRENDA AUSTIN the United States with the under- authority to regulate plant gath- –Continued from page 1 and to make sure they understand Tribal members now have the standing they would retain access ering by members making sure Once the tribe and the city agreed that even if delayed the increased right to access national forests for hunting, fishing and gathering. tribal rules closely resemble those to a purchase price for the garage, revenues will be realized. to gather plants for medicinal “Over the years as Indian of the Forest Service. the city took months longer than “The temporary Greektown or ceremonial purposes. The people, we’ve been denied our The agreement deals with expected to complete legal and Casino has been and continues U.S. Forest Service, the Little rights to practice our religion and activities such as cutting fire- other actions needed to finalize to be a financial success by any River Band of Ottawa Indians, culture,” said Aaron Payment, wood, logging, taking plants for the sale. In addition, the city took measure,” Collins said. “This is the Grand Traverse Band of Sault Tribe chairperson. “This is medicinal or ceremonial uses, months longer than expected to not an issue related in any way to Ottawa and Chippewa Indians one step toward recognizing our collecting maple sap, and ginseng approve certain key elements of questions about financial strength and the Sault Tribe all signed an rights.” and conifer boughs. In some cases the permanent casino design, in- or weakness. It’s about a new agreement the end of October The agreement is similar to it allows members to obtain waiv- cluding where vehicles will enter construction time line caused covering the Huron-Manistee one in the late 1990s between ers from fees and length-of-stay and exit the new hotel and parking by circumstances beyond our National Forests in Michigan’s the U.S. Forest Service and requirements at national forest garage. control.” northern Lower Peninsula and the tribes in northern Wisconsin campgrounds. “Look, we are building our new Collins noted that in 2004, the Hiawatha National Forest in the and Michigan’s western Upper All parties involved agreed to casino resort in a heavily devel- Legislature and Gov. Jennifer Upper Peninsula. Peninsula. cooperate on resolving disagree- oped urban neighborhood, not on Granholm increased the taxes paid The four signing tribes are The agreement doesn’t grant ments and to protect our natural an open plot of land,” said Greg by the three Detroit casinos by 6 among tribes affected by the tribe members new rights or resources in the forests. Collins, vice president of devel- percent. Two percent of that tax 1836 treaty ceding a huge part of privileges but clarifies what they opment and management board increase gets rolled back once the western and northern Michigan to can do. It recognizes the tribe’s representative. “When you build a casino’s hotel is open, which will project as large as a 400-room ho- immediately increase Greektown tel, a 2,800-space parking garage Casino’s revenues. In addition, the Bush signs Internet gambling and 100,000-square-foot casino on casino’s financial strength has im- a spot that is surrounded by devel- proved in the past couple of years opment, delays often arise that are thanks to improved operational ban into law beyond anyone’s control. efficiencies that have reduced BY BRENDA AUSTIN Tribes have fought for years to conference in Sacramento, Calif. “What’s important to keep operating costs. President George W. Bush restrict Internet gaming. Earlier An estimated eight million in mind here is that Greektown Chairperson Payment noted signed the online gambling ban versions of the bill left tribal Americans made wagers online Casino is being built by the tribe, that Detroit’s other two permanent into law on Oct. 13 as an amend- rights in question. The new bill last year while playing poker, will be owned and operated by the casinos will be what some experts ment to the Port Security Bill. exempts tribal gaming from the blackjack, or betting on a sports tribe, and is not for sale, contrary call “fortresses,” or casinos built The President’s signing of the definition of unlawful Internet team. Estimates put the value of to some of the doom and gloom on isolated parcels of land that Unlawful Internet Gambling gambling allowing bets made the American online gaming mar- media reports.” do not integrate with the neigh- Enforcement Act bans the use of entirely within Indian lands, or ket around $12 billion in 2005. The media stories resulted from borhoods around them. The credit cards, checks and electronic bets made between Indian lands After the bill passed several concerns about the new construc- permanent Greektown Casino is transfers to place bets on gam- of multiple tribes. foreign online gambling busi- tion time line raised by members different. bling Web sites on the Internet. The new law also exempts, or nesses gave up their U.S. opera- of the Michigan Gaming Control “We are the hometown team. The new law also prohibits allows, bets or wagers that com- tions. Drops in the stock prices of Board (MGCB). Because final We are thrilled to be building the banks and credit card companies ply with federally approved tribal foreign online gambling compa- completion of the casino hotel permanent Greektown Casino in from transferring money to online ordinances or with tribe-state nies of as much as 75 percent, as has been pushed back, increased the heart of Detroit’s entertain- gambling sites, even if those sites compacts, as long as the state and reported by The Times of London, revenues that will result from ment district,” Payment said. are based overseas. Exemptions tribes take measures to prohibit indicate that the law will have opening the new hotel, parking “We knew that constructing a are made for betting on horse underage gambling. The defini- real effects. garage and expanded gaming hotel, parking garage and casino races, as well as futures and secu- tion of “unlawful Internet gam- In a comment made in a press space have also been pushed back inside a developed area of the city rities trading. bling” does not include bets or release from Congressman Bob by the same number of months. would be challenging, however Keith Whyte, National Council wagers complying with the Indian Goodlatte’s (R-Va.) office prior to The Greektown Casino manage- we believe that being in the heart on Problem Gambling, said, Gaming Regulatory Act. the President signing the bill into ment board representative and of Detroit’s entertainment district “The bill is interesting in that it According to Mark Van law, Rick Boucher (D-Va.) said, casino operators are communicat- will be our biggest advantage in doesn’t make gambling on the Norman, executive director of “Offshore Internet gambling Web ing almost daily with the MGCB the end.” Internet illegal. It makes fund- the National Indian Gaming sites take billions of dollars out of staff to address these concerns ing your wager on the Internet Association, the new law will our economy each year, damage illegal. The financial transaction not adversely affect tribal rights. families and serve as vehicles for is what is criminalized here, not “It has respect for tribe-state money laundering. The approval Moving? Don’t forget to bring us necessarily the state of play. So compacts, respect for the Indian of this legislation by the U.S. really, it’s illegal to gamble on Gaming Regulatory Act and Congress represents a positive along by contacting the Sault Tribe the Internet in states where it is respect for existing rights of tribes step towards curbing this harmful illegal to gamble on the Internet. to have linked gaming from res- practice.” Enrollment Department and giving them And in states where it is legal or ervation to reservation,” said Van your new address as soon as possible that might want to legalize it, it’s Norman at the recent National perfectly allowable.” Congress of American Indians so that you won’t miss a single issue Attention Medicare recipients of The Sault Tribe News. You can call If you are a Sault Tribe member or a spouse of a Sault Tribe member you will be receiving a letter about Medicare Part D “Creditable Coverage” that has information regarding the current prescription drug enrollment at (906) 635-3396 or (800) coverage benefits under the Medicare Part D program. You should have received your letter within the 251-6597. last few weeks. If you did not receive this letter or you have any questions or concerns please call Colleen Carr, Sault Tribe Health Center at (906) 632-5200 ext. 23611. Page 4 Chairperson's Report November 24, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Remembering where we came from: Mar-Shunk legacy civic services like sewage, fire safety, unique to Sault Ste. Marie, CLM community action long term sidewalks, paved roads, school bussing, but has been our experience and other items many of us now take for in each and every commu- commitment to our community granted. The tar paper shack pictured nity in which we live.

As you know, one of my heroes was and is Rosemary Gaskin. In the early 1970s, Rosemary found ways to bring re- sources to our community. She worked as a volunteer and worker through the Chippewa Luce Macki- nac Community Action Aaron A. Payment, MPA Uncle Chester Cook's tar paper Agency. On this page are Tribal Chairperson shack about 7 feet by 12 feet in old photos of community dimension. renewal dollars at work Chippewa - Luce - Mackinac Community Action Mobile Beginning in August of this year, I improving the condi- Medical Unit providing basic medical check ups for began a series of meetings in each of the tions in our Mar-Shunk Mar-Shunk residents. Tribal units, as well as, meetings in Che- neighborhood. In the boygan, East Lansing, and Detroit to try photo at right, unloading to reconnect the Tribe with the Members playground equipment and to give voice to Members at these is both my cousin Maria meetings. For Unit 2, I have rotated be- (Marble) Parr and me tween Hessel and Newberry. For Unit 4, helping out. I can remem- between Manistique and Escanaba. For ber being thrilled about Unit 5, between Marquette and Munis- getting a new playground ing. For Members residing in Western, and be so grateful that Michigan, in the coming months I will these, otherwise strangers, make my way to your part of the State as were bringing this to us. well. These meetings have been very en- Uncle Chester with a watchfull eye Truthfully, at the time, I joyable and truly enriching. The format over one of his great nephews - thought they were angels. has been primarily an informal question Norman Payment. Below left is a photo of and answer session, but some have taken above is where my uncle Chester Cook childhood friend Laurie Volunteers, CLMCA workers and local youth helping on a sort of town hall meeting approach. resided. Somehow I remember it bigger Gaskin looking over our top unload playground equipment. All have been done in a very informal but Uncle Chester lived in this pitiful new playground. To the approach and Members who attend ap- little shack with no insulation, and only a right is both myself and to Members everywhere for they are our pear to be very comfortable expressing pot belly stove to keep him warm in the Maria celebrating our new playground. blood relatives. I hope this report serves themselves. winter. Often times, he lived in our home Just look at the grateful expression on as a reminder of our responsibility. In with us, but given he wanted his inde- Maria's face below. January, I will propose legislation to What I find most interesting is that pendence, he usually made his way back address this specifically. Please watch for in each community is that we have a to his shack. Our Anishnabe way, is to not forget it as we can only address this issue as a distinct character and historical continu- where we came from. Many Members unified community. ity to our original culture and traditions. Most of the homes had a simple continue to have needs that we must try Of course, my experience growing up on water line but no sewer. Nearly all of to meet. Our success as a Tribe, is mea- Chi MeGwitch, Negee. Shunk Road in poverty, without indoor the families did not have septic systems sured by how we treat and care for one sanitation plays a significant role in es- so almost everyone had outhouses until another. Too often we get into unit wars If you have any questions, concerns, tablishing who I am today. Through this the early 1980s. Residing in a swampy at the Board level. Those caring Mem- or comments please contact me by hardship, I learned the beautiful teaching area, the raw sewage seeped into the bers I know who live in the service area, Email at [email protected] or of what we can accomplish as a people if water table and created serious health agree it is our responsibility to reach out call (906) 632-6578 or toll free at (888) we set our minds in the right and positive and disease problems for neighbors. I 94-AARON. direction. This spirit of mobilization and recall after the spring thaw, many of the empowerment, motivates me to this day. neighbor kids, coming down with a rash As I meet and greet Members throughout of impetigo. Many of our homes did the communities in which we live, I am not have adequate insulation, most had gaining a perspective that clarifies that faulty fuel oil tank systems and danger- our Tribal experience is not unique to ous furnaces that often broke down in any particular community. the winter time.

In fact, with many of the challenges I think about how destitute we were we faced and continue to face in each and sometimes, humor helps to put View from Rosemary Gaskin's home. Celebrating the complition of the community, I am phenomenally im- things in perspective. Today, I joke about Laurie Gaskin looking at new play- New Mar-Shunk playground in 1972. pressed with the perseverance and how the non-Native kids at the local ground concrete. tenacity of our people. Another common school (Finlayson Elementary) lined up element is the leadership of our fellow in the morning to get breakfast, while Tribal Membership Meetings Tribal Members in each of our commu- the Indian kids lined up to use the indoor Format: We open up the floor for questions from Members and updates are given. If nities to convince others that life could toilets at school rather than using their you have any questions about the meetings, be better for our people. With this belief, outhouses in the dead of winter. please call me toll free at: (888) 94-AARON. these folks in all of the communities Area Time Date Location in which we live, then found ways, to The Mar-Shunk experience is not pull together resources though whatever unique. Over the last three decades, our Unit 1 6 p.m. December 19 Sault at Kewadin means they could to make life better for quality of life has improved dramatically. Unit 2 6 p.m. December 20 Newberry at Tribal Center their fellow Tribal Members. Though most of this is attributed to seek- ing and receiving federal recognition, the Unit 3 6 p.m. December 27 St. Ignace at McCann School Though I am extremely proud of my kinds of spirited mobilization found on neighbors in the Mar-Shunk neighbor- this page actually predates the receipt of Unit 4 6 p.m. December 6 Manistique at Tribal Center hood who led the way, the Marquette any federal dollars. Our successes today - Shunk community is just one of the were certainly helped by the advent of Unit 5 6 p.m. December 13 Munising at American Legion communities in which our Members federal recognition in the 70's, HUD Tri-county Detroit at Greektown Casino resided. Prior to federal recognition, housing in the 80's under George Nolan's Detroit Area 1 p.m. December 10 Olive Room mostly our Members lived in poor Indian leadership, and gaming in the late 80s communities on the periphery of the and 90s, but our real success is due to Northern general population. In my family's case, the sheer perseverance of our people to Lower MI 5 p.m. December 29 Cheboygan Public Library though we lived within the city limits, ensure that future generations would live Mid-Michigan 5 p.m. December 28 Okemos, MI / Nokomis Learning we did not have the benefit of basic a better life. Again, this experience is not Center November 24, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Scholarship Winners Page 5 Rosemary Gaskin Memorial Scholarship winning essays Though there are many tribal heroes from Submitted by Submitted by our contemporary history (and I recognize all their contributions) several years ago, I Deanna LaLonde Lynda Mangene chose to create a scholarship (with my own funds) to recognize the beautiful humani- As an introduction to my essay I I once attended a funeral for my mother's tarian works of Rosemary Gaskin. Besides would like to express my appreciation to sister and was touched and moved by the playing a significant role in mobilizing our those who value the pursuit of educational words of the wise pastor. Although his people in the Mar-Shunk neighborhood in goals and who make scholarships like the words were meant to comfort and reassure the early 1970s before we were a newly rec- Rosemary Gaskin Memorial Scholarship our family, his eulogy and tribute to my ognized tribe with tribal funding, Rosmary available. I believe the more educated the aunt was actually a call to action for her found ways to bring resources to our com- world becomes, the more likely it is that we family and me. He said that people do not munity. will find peaceful solutions to conflicts that really die, but that nations do. The pastor arise in our families, communities, in the went on to further explain that we humans One way was though the Chippewa- nation and in the world. I have seen with live on in the hearts and minds of others, Luce-Mackinac Community Action Agency. my own eyes in my generation, how an but if we do not carry on the traditions and After years as a staff member, Rosemary education can open up a life to a better way teachings of our elders, nations DO and served on their board of directors. It was of living, better health, more choices and WILL die. with great pride that I served in her seat freedom to explore dreams. on the Community Action Board with the All the things that we were taught, what last four years as the vice-chairperson. The I was born in Saginaw, Mich. I grew up is celebrated, what our traditions are, the wonderful part of our group is that we are going to Caro, Mich., public schools and blueprint to our existence, otherwise known all there for the pure act of helping oth- upon graduating from high school I went as our culture, dies with us. In time, our ers. No politics. No posturing. Just helping to Arkansas to study at Harding University nation, as we know it, could die with only others. in Searcy, Ark. I have been a teacher in Rosemary Gaskin created a legacy a few trace artifacts, if we are not alert to Arkansas, Virginia and Michigan and have of charity, volunteerism, mobiliza- the importance of our nation's historians What moves me the most about Rose- also served on active duty in the U.S. Army tion and empowerment. Her humble and culture preservers. There is nothing in mary was her belief in us as a people. I feel home served as the Mar-Shunk as a language specialist. I now reside in my today's technological advances that could privileged to know that she believed in me Neighborhood Center. hometown of Caro and teach in the public ever restore our culture once lost. schools. My educational goal is to earn my as a person. In fact, she talked me into run- Gaskin Memorial Scholarship. She was a ning for tribal office in the first place back master's degree in education. This is my strong woman leader in our Indian com- These words made me realize that we all in 1996. Anyone who knows Rosemary reason for making application for the Rose- munity and I look to her as a mentor. I am need to set to work. Our society is often so knows that she loved everyone and treated mary Gaskin Scholarship. pursuing my degree in higher education and worried about its young people that we fail everyone with unconditional positive feel strongly about promoting education to to realize that it is our elders who are the regard. I would like to achieve my goal of earn- our local Native American youth so that I glue that hold our communities together. –– Aaron Payment, tribal chairperson ing a master's degree. This goal, when met, can be a mentor and a role model for young They are the ones who keep our traditions will help me to fund my own daughter's people who may struggle with education alive and ensure our families are intact Annually, the Chippewa County Com- education in the future. In addition to that, like I have in the past. and strong; they are the ones who hold the munity Foundation accepts applications it will open doors for me to provide more store of memories that are so critical to our (including an essay) for the Rosemary leadership in work and community situ- Through my work with the Sault Tribe, I culture and traditional beliefs. ations. The opportunity to educate others Gaskin Memorial Scholarship. Below are have watched many Native youth struggle the top three essays submitted this year, about Native American cultures, beliefs and to learn and overcome academic obstacles. We can honor our parents, grandparents, the scholarship recipients and their award important areas of interest is a wonderful I am proud to say that I feel that I have and other elder relatives, hopefully before amount. Congratulations! opportunity that I would consistently try helped some along the way and built some they walk on, by not only practicing their to achieve through honesty and openness lasting relationships. I struggled with school teachings but also by carrying on those $1,000 Barbara Gravelle toward all cultures of the world. and did not plan on attending college. I teachings to our own children. In doing this, $ 250 Deanna L. LaLonde decided to start taking courses at Lake State we will preserve our culture, carry on our $ 150 Lynda Mangene Despite the fact that my mother quit because I realized that I did not want to family traditions and honor them and the $ 100 Diana Cryderman school in the 12th grade she went back to work as a cashier my entire life. I wanted to things that they hold/held dear. This means $ 100 Miguel Campos high school and then to college and eventu- make a difference. I wanted to help others that our elders' lives and their work would $ 100 Alison Frazier ally got her degree in English. She was in my community. At the same time that I not be in vain — their life purpose would $ 100 Melissa Beard constantly setting a good example for the began my college career, I started working be fulfilled. In this way, they will truly live $ 100 Jamie Maki importance of going to college. She was liv- for youth education. College was not easy. on in the hearts and minds of our youth, and $ 100 Taryn J. Kuusisto ing proof of how education opens the door I did not have a good foundation built from what could be more important? to freedom as she progressed from having my high school years and struggled along For more information or to apply for the to drag six children into the local Aid to the way. It is not too late to accomplish this. Rosemary Gaskin Memorial Scholarship, Dependant Children office to retiring from Through all our efforts and through educa- please contact my office or call Sue Atkins- teaching English to help raise grandchil- I always had to work to support myself tion, we can continue to share and practice Wagner at the Chippewa County Commu- dren. and it has taken me a long time to learn how our traditions. Often we young people are nity Foundation at (906) 635-1046. to juggle everything in my life and succeed. so much in a hurry to establish our indepen- As I grew up one of the strongest influ- I have taken my time with school but I dence by rebelling against our families' tra- ential people in my life besides my mother always realized that my goal was to receive ditions, that we don't realize that they are an Submitted by was my grandmother. My grandmother, my degree. Now that I am close to my goal, integral, undeniable part of who we are. We half Chippewa, from the Mackinac Band, Barb Gravelle I realize that my reason for achieving it has all need to take time to share family stories was frequently there to encourage me to do changed. I feel like I'm not just getting a with our children, talk about our relatives, well in school. I believe my grandmother's I am a senior at Lake Superior State degree for myself, because I already have discuss our beliefs and pass on these keys influence still guides me. I believe that she University. My major is communication a career that I love working with the youth, to our cultural future. It is important to keep would want me to be a leader for women in with two minors in public relations and and I am doing it for them. I want them the traditions alive and to honor the lives of my community. She endured racial dis- professional communication. It has been a to say "She did it. I can do it too." I want our decedents with the vital details of the crimination, the hard discipline of nuns in difficult year both working and attending to help the Native American youth in my trials, tribulations and celebrations that are Catholic schools, the Depression and the classes full time. The reward will be my community by being a role model for them. part of our families' heritage. death of her own infant children. I believe graduation next May 2007 when I receive I want to show them that college is easier if that her life gives me courage this very my degree. Education is very important to you work hard in middle and high school. Our heritage is worth preserving, and we day to write from my heart and pursue this me because I will only be the second person Education is a challenge and at times an can all become keepers of it. By not letting scholarship. I believe she and my mother in my entire extended family to receive a obstacle but the reward is greater by how the blueprint of our culture die, our nation have passed on to me, the inspiration to bachelor's degree. My parents graduated hard you have to work for it. I want to teach can benefit from the rich history and deep learn and lead. from high school but always pushed me to my community of young people that they understanding that comes from knowing go further in my education. It has been a need an education and that I am here to be where we are, how we got here and where It is with great humility and hope that I long, hard road. their mentor. we are going. request the gift that Rosemary Gaskin leads My job with tribal youth pushes me hard- Native American people with. er because I want to be a good role model for the young people in our community. That is why I am applying for the Rosemary Page 6 BOARD BRIEF AND REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS November 24, 2006 • THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS BOD meeting brief Giving thanks The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe which will benefit tribe members. of Chippewa Indians Board of A resolution was passed stipu- Directors met for a general meet- lating terms of accountability, ing on Nov. 7 in Sault Ste. Marie. such as regular activity reports, for our elders have the responsibility of meeting vice chair, Linda Livermore, sec- Board members Todd Gravelle for tribal lobbyists. Board mem- once per week in Detroit to moni- retary, Vivian Wilson, treasurer, and Keith Massaway were absent. ber Dennis McKelvie opposed the Minutes from board meetings on measure. tor the project and make sure it is Lenora Vowell Kerridge, Emmet Oct. 3 and Oct. 10 were approved. The board renewed liquor on target with the budget as well Vallier, John King, Charles Wilson Approved resolutions: Voting licenses for both Midjim stores as time lines. Many tribe members and Marilyn McArthur. is not noted on unanimous deci- and all five Kewadin Casinos have different views on our casino The group had a requirement sions. properties. Board member Cathy in Detroit, but I would like to to maintain minutes and meet as a A right-of-way easement was Abramson opposed the renewals. point out that it is in our compact group for a period of one year to granted to the Township of St. The board meets on the first with the city that we must have a see if there would be commitment Ignace on tribal trust land in and third Tuesdays of each month permanent casino, being able to from the community, it turned Mackinac County. The free ease- and tribe members are invited to add on the existing has saved us. out as months went by the group ment will facilitate sewer work attend. Once finished, we will see a de- grew and became very dedicated crease in the taxes that we pay to to becoming recognized. At the the city and the extra revenue will Nov. 7 board of directors meeting be beneficial to the need for mem- we supported the above elders to Membership Q & A bership services here. As reported continue on with their endeavors Q Lana Causley : What can I do, or give, to to us, we are on the time line and as a formally recognized group. help my fellow tribe members this Unit II Representative also monitoring the budget so that Your dedication to the community holiday season? Sault Tribe Board of Directors we maintain the original amount and elders committee has been A: It is very refreshing to have During the month of October, for the project. successful, congratulations. a tribe member ask what they can the board had an opportunity to at- give and the answer is whatever is tend an Economical Development As reported in the last article Today we held our annual needed, regardless of the time of Conference in Traverse City. of the tribal paper we did lower Thanksgiving dinner for the el- year. My co-worker D.J. Malloy At the symposium we had the gambling age to 19 years old. ders. It was so nice to see all of and I often receive inquiries like, discussions on where tribes have I am sure you all know that I was you and I hope that I was able Clarence Hudak and DJ Malloy “How does my membership ben- grown and also the success stories opposed to this change two years to at least stop in and say hello. efit me?” or “Thank you for my of other tribes, despite many ago and still disagree, although Thanksgiving means much more new membership card, what do I A very moving account of this mistakes in the past. It is long we did accomplish a compromise. to me than the stuff we learned get?” So, this question, along with willingness to share comes from overdue and time for us to seek I and Mr. LaPoint advocated that in school about the holiday. I am a recent donation by a new mem- the writings of a non-native by out other opportunities to generate we do not change the age at all very blessed and thankful each ber of 250 hand-made hats and the name of Jim Baker. Mr. Baker revenue for our future generations. but once the decision was made to and everyday for my family and scarves, is very much appreciated. and his family moved to northern As it stands, our tribe has a gen- lower the age we (and other board waking up everyday to work to- Gift giving and sharing are Michigan from Pennsylvania in erating income from our northern members) began advocating for wards goals for our people. I feel activities that we, as Anishinaabe 1888 and in correspondence to a casinos of about 29 million that the students in high school and we grateful that there is an oppor- people, have done throughout friend by the name of Cecil Prater can go toward our governmental were successful in the age being at tunity for us as a nation to work our history and practicing them he described the Indians giving budget with little or no increase least 19 instead of 18. After much together for our children's future. involved much more than just nature as follows, “The Indians expected. The projected cost for discussion and input from mem- Our tribe has had many chal- giving to others because you had were better to us than our own bers of the board about young lenges that we face, but working extra, they were used as a means kind. They gave us lots of fish and membership services to maintain the service the same as last year is adults not being out of high school together and not loosing prospec- of survival and social binding. venison. Dad and the rest of our yet there was a consensus to tive, will and courage to stand up family have always been grate- about 34 million. Members of a band or tribe change the age to at least 19 in for what is right is something that were expected to share their food, ful to Indian people everywhere As written about in the last hopes these ones will have fin- I am very grateful for. After seeing labor or material goods because for their kindness. Here we were issue there is a deficient of six ished with high school. As stated all of you today reminds me of these things could become over a thousand miles from home, million plus for 2007. This is evi- above, I understand that we have time I spent with my grandparents extremely scarce in a very short strangers in a strange country, yet dence that we need to create other period of time. A harsh, lengthy we never had an Indian steal from opportunities for income for mem- to find other opportunities to gen- and how much I miss them. Make winter could easily deplete the us. In fact they gave.” bership services based programs. erate income, but I do not believe sure you tell your mishomis and food storage of any camp, putting Once again, thank you for I look forward to contributing to that this will be an increase that nokomis (grandfather and everyone in jeopardy and, if you your question and regardless of this new EDC committee. will be as effective as expected. grandmother) each and every day were not willing to share what the time of year, don’t hesitate to Our casino in Greektown has It has been reported that there are how much they mean to you and you had, then you took the very help anyone in need. You won’t also had many challenges that it not many 19 years olds coming in how thankful you are for them! real risk of not receiving help be able to deposit your rewards in has faced in the past. At this time to our casino to date. Baamaapii, Lana Causley (906) when you needed it. a bank account but they may just we are in the early stages of build- I would like to congratulate 484-2954, [email protected] By giving of yourself, you be returned to you someday, with ing our new parking garage, hotel the new Naubinway (Voices of gained the respect and esteem of interest! and casino. The board members the Echoes) Elderly Committee. individual tribe members as well Have a question about the Arnold Frazier, chair, Carl Frazier, as entire families. Wealth was tribe? You can write DJ Malloy measured by what you gave or or Clarence Hudak, executive did for your band or tribe, not by membership liaisons, at the Charter Cable televises Sault Tribe how much you could accumu- office of the Sault Ste. Marie late. Thus, a skilled young hunter Tribe of Chippewa Indians Tribal general board meetings Marquette and Alger Counties may “gain riches” by bringing Chairperson, 523 Ashmun Street, a deer back to camp and giving Sault Ste. Marie, MI, 49783 or 6:30 to 11 p.m., Channel 8, Fridays the entire animal to the families e-mail them at dmalloy@sault Sault Ste. Marie that were struggling to feed them- tribe.net and chudak@saulttribe. 3 to 5 p.m., Channel 2, selves, choosing for himself to go net; or call them at (906) 635- Mondays and Thursdays hungry that night. This unselfish 6050 ext. 26021, toll free at (888) St. Ignace act of generosity would not go 942-2766, cell Phones, DJ, (906) 9 a.m., Channel 12, Mondays unnoticed and it certainly would 440-6861 and Clarence (906) 440- Escanaba and Manistique not be forgotten. 6855 or fax at (906) 632-6086. 3 to 5 p.m., Channel 8, Wednesdays THE SAULT non-profit events. All submis- zens; $22 to Canada: $32 to other SAULT STE. 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Marie, MI 49783 graphs, columns and announce- Subscriptions: regular rate $15 (906) 635-6050, (800) 793-0660, fax (906) 632-6696 ments of American Indian or per year; $10.50 for senior citi- Email: [email protected] November 24, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Representative Reports Page 7 Many of the facts were Shores opening misinterpreted was inspiring the marketing plan is the T.V. ads. and hotel. Due to unforeseen Our children and elders come I will not miss our previous ads. problems we could not complete first and health, safe homes and I have had many complaints and the purchase of the building education are needed for all of suggestions on what to do with lot until eight months after we us. Expenses for all services keep those old ads, none of which I can thought it would be purchased. going up and so does our Native print here. The new ads are based This put our building schedule population. So even though our on animated, computer generated, off by that amount of time. With tribe can generate more money animals that have personalities to this offset the EBIDA ratios show than in the past, it has to stretch fit their appearance. The animals a dip in one quarter in 2008.The much further in today’s economy. are a beaver, a moose, a bear, a dip is because in the model, we The flu shots were a big disap- raccoon and a squirrel. I believe were to be taking in revenue from pointment for those in Marquette. this campaign will be a big hit the entire complex but in real- Not enough vaccine came in to with all age groups. Many other ity we won't be receiving that take care of everyone. On Tues- different marketing ideas have revenue until eight months later. day, when I last spoke to someone already been raised to accompany This dip in the EBIDA is only for about this, there was still no word this animal theme. one quarter and the next quarter on when a new shipment would Keith Massaway On the political front, after the it corrects itself. The reason we Shirley Petosky arrive. Hopefully, by time you Unit III Representative election, the Democrats have a went to the MGB is to ask for the Unit V Representative read this you'll be all vaccinated Sault Tribe Board of Directors new majority in the state house. covenant to be realigned with the Sault Tribe Board of Directors and ready for winter. The holidays are quickly ap- Like all of you I am both appre- That of course changes the leader- construction schedule. This would Dear Friends: proaching and I wish you all the hensive and disturbed by the De- ship and many new faces were in- solve the problem with the dip in Before I forget I want to tell best and for you to have safe troit Free Press article concerning troduces into key roles. The board the EBIDA. The MGB did not everyone the elders will have free travel as you visit your family Greektown. It can be blown out of and tribal representatives MUST say no they just said to bring it assistance in filing their income and friends. Working with the proportion and, yes, we are having BE quick to introduce ourselves back to them at the next meeting. tax in the new year. I'll have more board of directors is a challenge to tighten up on spending. But we to the leadership and to reaffirm I know this is an extremely brief information on this in my next but also very exciting. We are still have some time ahead of us to our relationships with existing and incomplete effort to explain report. deluged daily with mounds of come out on the bright side. politicians. This is very important this complicated project but I hope I attended the grand opening at information and statistics. We rely We cannot keep dwelling on part of the boards job, we have to I shed some light on this misun- the Shores Casino in St. Ignace. on this information to be correct past mistakes except to learn from work hand in hand with them in derstanding. Please understand What a great time. The ribbon and up to date so we can make them. We are the way we are for order to have a positive outcome we are doing everything up front cutting ceremonies were inspiring. proper decisions and follow cor- just two reasons,"Because of" or to the many bills, projects and and have tackled these problems Please don't tell anyone, but I got rect procedures. Our staff works "In spite of." Next year, lets be agreements that arise. We have to years before they happen. We to keep the ribbon. very hard and I must thank them able to say "In spite of" we are personally know and be known by will not wait until the last second The entertainment was superb for their diligence and patience. I home safe. our representatives. anymore. and provided by The Coasters and have been attending the Market- The coming season reminds all I went to the Michigan Gaming I have had many phone calls The Platters. Both groups came ing Committee meetings and I of us to be kinder, giving, under- Board meeting on Nov. 13. Many about this and other concerns. You down into the audience and spoke am very pleased at how the entire standing and loving. of the facts that were reported can call me and we can meet if with people. The Coasters even project is coming together. Our All of us in the work place need were misinterpreted or misunder- you would like. My Wednesday got a 'forever young gal' from the outdoor displays (billboards) will to offer a smile and a sincere hello stood. We are not in dire financial mornings and early afternoon are audience to come up on stage to have a well thought out con- even when we are having a bad trouble. When the MGB put in the best time for me to schedule a perform, she was great! At the end cept and target certain area's of day. It will make us and the cus- the EBIDA ratios (they aredept to meeting. Call (906) 643-6981 and of the performances they signed our state with different designs. tomer feel much better and will earnings ratio) into the covenants I will get back to you. autographs and sold CDs. Too bad The print advertising has been soon be contagious. ( a long term financial model we Keith Massaway 702 Hazelton the weather didn't cooperate. streamlined and publications that May peace be in your hearts, signed) it was coupled with a con- St., St. Ignace MI. 49781. Only one thing bothered me have under performed have been love in your handshakes and struction schedule and a comple- though. I fell in love with The dropped. The most exciting part of sincerity in your eyes. My you be tion date of the permanent casino Platters when I was only 13 and blessed with family, dear friends now I'm older than they are. and food enough to share. Doesn't seem right somehow. Until next time, stay warm and The board meetings and work- fight nice. The Shores Hotel and shops get a little hairy at times, Love, but we keep going forward. Shirley Petosky, Unit V Rep The bonus checks went out to (906) 387-2101 the team members and should Casino is a huge success [email protected] I am so proud of everything visionary leaders that will take have been received by now. All of P.S. that the staff has accomplished. this project to the next level of us would have liked the checks to All three Thanksgiving dinners We started out with a lot of successful operations. We have be larger. I really feel things will I attended were wonderful! challenges and hurdles, but by one more major hurdle in regards get better. We are still working on working together we have fulfilled to the gaming floor. This issue is the budgets. our mission and have successfully being worked on diligently. Noth- completed the Shores project. ing has come easy for this tribe; The board of directors, past and it is through the hard work and Sault Tribe elders' present administrators worked dedication of the tribal leaders diligently to ensure that this proj- and tribal membership that we ect would succeed. accomplish many of our goals and Christmas dinners I would like to thank the chair- objectives. Dec. 7: Unit IV Manistique elders' Christmas celebration man and the board of directors Change has been the only dinner, 6 p.m., Manistique Tribal Center. For any questions, for the honor of working on this constant this year and we should please call Elder Services at (906) 635-4971 or (888) 711-7356. project, their insight was invalu- all be excited of the changes able and the encouragement occurring in our tribal organiza- Dec. 12: Unit I, II and III elders' Christmas celebration Fred Paquin was irreplaceable. I would like tions, there is nothing but positive dinner, 12 p.m., Kewadin Casino in Sault Ste. Marie. For any Unit III Representative to thank the current and past ahead. We should be thankful and questions, please call Elder Services at (906) 635-4971 or (888) Sault Tribe Board of Directors administration for the challenge celebrate the successes of this past 711-7356. A little over a year ago, I was of over seeing such a huge project. year, we have resolved some seri- appointed to the position of own- I would like to thank the staff for ous issues and somehow rallied Dec. 13: Unit V Marquette elders' Christmas celebration er’s representative to the Kewadin all of their hard work; it did not around each other, supporting one dinner, 6 p.m., Walhstrom's Restaurant, Harvey, Mich. For any Shores project in St. Ignace. It go unnoticed, for the privilege another and presenting a united questions, please call Elder Services at (906) 635-4971 or (888) was both an honor and a chal- of working with them and for front in the face of adversity. I am 711-7356. lenge. There were a tremendous their support. All of these facets thankful for the chance to serve amount of changes that needed contributed to the success of the the tribal membership and I am Dec. 18: Unit V Munising elders' Christmas celebration to be made, but with the support entire project. grateful for the opportunity the dinner, 6 p.m., Woodlands Restaurant, Shingleton, Mich. For of the board of directors and past Now it is time to pass the torch members in Unit III entrusted any questions, please call Elder Services at (906) 635-4971 or and present administrators, the to our team members that will be upon me. (888) 711-7356. changes were implemented and running the day-to-day opera- Hope you have a safe and the project is a huge success. tions of the Shores. These are the happy Thanksgiving holiday! Dec. 20: Unit IV Escanaba elders' Christmas celebration dinner, 6 p.m., Chip Inn Island Resort and Casino, Hannah- ville, Mich. For any questions, please call Elder Services at The next deadline for submissions to The Sault (906) 635-4971 or (888) 711-7356. Tribe News if 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5. EPRESENTATIVE EPORTS Page 8 R R NOVEMBER 24, 2006 • THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS I am pleased to report the resolution results product of many conflict ridden behalf of the membership. legal and casino) have been direct- basis as well as limiting lobbyist meetings, and a sign of prover- Kinross gas discount ed to put together the information contracts to a period of no more bial growth – derived from what The resolution directed at necessary to enact this legislation. than one year at a time. I have previously described as expanding the gasoline discount I look forward to the suggestions As I have previously stated: “constructive chaos.” Now one to our members in Kincheloe/ that they bring forward and thank I will continue to push forward meeting does not guarantee con- Kinross has been tabled until our them in advance for their work in with members of the board that tinual professionalism, however, it December board meeting. The this area. wish to be progressive. We will is a great start. rationale for tabling this resolution Lobbyist resolution work to ensure the protection of My last report described a few was to afford administrative staff In light of the Lobbyist scan- services for the membership of of the resolutions that were being the opportunity to allow for this dal related to tribes and Jack the tribe. Make no mistake when submitted at upcoming board enhanced benefit without being Abramoff (lobbyist), I introduced I say WE. No one does anything meetings. I am pleased to report detrimental to our existing Midjim a new resolution to protect our alone to make this tribe move on the results of those resolutions businesses. Staff is working to reputation and interests. Our forward, it takes a majority of the in the following paragraphs. provide a creative solution to pro- board has taken the initiative to board as well as the membership. Diesel quota vide this service to the members be proactive regarding lobbying But make no mistake, one person DJ Hoffman The resolution to expand in the Kinross/Kincheloe area. I practices. At the last meeting the can make a difference, whether Unit I Representative the diesel fuel quota for tribal hope with the suggestions of the Board passed a resolution to: on the board or not! Sault Tribe Board of Directors members was removed from the staff, as well as the support of the “Extensively monitor the Sincerely, board agenda. Instead, the board majority of the board of directors activities of lobbyists to ensure DJ Hoffman “Coming together is a begin- directed staff to amend the quota – We will be able to bring this accountability,” and, “Impose Unit I Director ning; keeping together is prog- policy by legislative directive. benefit to the membership in this reasonable requirements on lob- Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians ress, working together is suc- The diesel quota has now been area. byists to ensure accountability Home (906) 635-6945 cess.” -Henry Ford increased from 150 gallons per Class III gaming and protect the assets and reputa- Cell (906) 322-3801 The last board meeting saw month per member, to 250 gallons In addition to the Kinross gas tion of the tribe.” Toll free at (866) 598-5804 an unfamiliar face rear its head, per month per member. I have no station resolution, the Class III To facilitate this, the tribe is E-mail: professionalism. The board, as a problem leaving a resolution that Gaming resolution was also tabled requiring detailed reporting on [email protected] whole, conducted itself in a very I submit off the agenda, so long as until our December board meet- activities of lobbyists actions on Web site: commendable manner. This is the the intended benefit is enacted on ing. Staff (Gaming Commission, behalf of the tribe on a monthly www.membership-first.com We will persevere own history right now. So, where and Congressman Bart Stupak. Singers and to Frank Ettawage- We continue to work on the do we go from here? Are we go- These individuals, along with shik and State Representative development of our legislative ing to be modern warriors or shad- Senator Carl Levin, have worked Gary McDowell for witnessing committee and will soon meet to ows of our former selves? Are we along beside us in our efforts to and supporting this historic event. strategize our legislative agenda. going to be strong economic and help protect and preserve our Now the real work begins as we Tribal leadership must meet political leaders or remnants of a St. Mary's River. I believe that work together to get the Canadian directly with our state and federal broken tribe piecing back together they will continue to help us. Chi and U.S. government to take cor- representatives. It is important our culture and traditions? Let’s megwetch! rective action in the clean up of that we continue to educate them stop this destructive cycle before On Nov, 8, at Bay Mills our river. about who we are as a people and it goes too far. The fighting makes Convention Center, a treaty was I am very supportive of re- inform them about our issues and us weak and there are people signed between our tribe, Bay establishing an economic devel- concerns. This will require more outside our circle that are preying Mills, Garden River First Nation opment commission. The board travel, but we need to deliver our on that weakness. and Batchewana First Nation in had its first meeting to discuss own messages so that they will As your leader I try hard to regards to the preservation, pro- just how this commission would come to know who we are. look out for your best interest. tection and enhancement of the St. be designed. Directors Causley, Happy Thanksgiving to you and The board as a whole works hard Mary’s River. I am so happy that Miller, Massaway, Eitrem and your family. Please continue to Cathy Abramson to try to make good decisions for our nations have promised to join I, along with Chairperson Pay- keep our servicemen and women Unit I Representative our people and our communities. I together to address the continued ment attended the Great Lakes in your prayers. These are such Sault Tribe Board of Directors will continue to work on estab- contamination of the river that we Tribal Economic Development trying times for many of us. We “You may write me down lishing good relations within our share. I would like to thank mem- Symposium on Oct. 25-26. It was must keep our faith and know that in history with your bitter, board and tribal organization, with bers of our St. Mary's River Task an excellent opportunity to meet the Creator does not give us more twisted lies. You may trod me in other tribes and first nations, and Force for all the work they did to other tribal leaders, business lead- than we can handle. Take care the very dirt, but still, like dust, with officials of our state, federal bring this together: Mike Ripley, ers and representatives of local, and if you have any questions or I’ll rise.” -Maya Angelou and local governments. We must Courtney Katchur, Cory Wilson, state and federal government to comments, please contact me at Our tribe will persevere as long do so. Dan Tadgerson, Bob Lehto and meet and discuss the critical is- (cell) (906) 322-3823 or (home) as there are people who hold to At this time, I would like to Charlie Matson. Chi megwetch sues surrounding tribal economic (906) 635-3054. My address is: our core teachings and pass them congratulate Gary McDowell who to DJ Malloy for all her help in development. All board members 410 Dawson, Sault Ste. Marie, MI on to our future generations. overwhelming won his bid for re- bringing this day together and to in attendance were impressed with 49783. I look forward to hearing As Anishinabe people, we have election for state representative. our pipecarriers: Bucko Teeple, the topics of discussion and left from you. always been resilient and we will You deserve it! Also, congratula- Harvey Bell and Bud Biron. with great information and ideas continue to be. We are writing our tions to Senator Deb Stabenow Thank you to the Healing Lodge to bring back to our tribe.

— From our tribe's mail — The Sault Tribe Cultural teachings ful planning. It is a tribute to vet- Kinross powwow tors and participants. If anyone’s News welcomes sub- appreciated erans and honors their service and committee thanks those name was not mentioned I apolo- Chi miigwetch! Thank you, sacrifice for their country. who helped gize. The powwow committee missions from our Sault Tribe, for creating the It seems incredible that local On behalf of the Kinross would like to say Chi Miigwech tribe members women’s spring spiritual wellness news sources and the city of Sault Annual Veterans Powwow for everyone’s hard work and par- gathering DAGWAAGI-2006! I Ste. Marie officials chose not to Committee I would like to thank ticipation. by mail c/o loved the cultural teachings and attend this dedication ceremony the following people: Jason —Kinross veterans powwow Communications, experiences, the new friendships, right here in our own commu- Grondin, Chippewa County committee the opportunity to be on Sugar nity. In remembrance of Sept. 11, Animal Clinic, VFW, Sault Tribe 531 Ashmun Street, Island with nature, the fantastic firefighters and police were also of Chippewa Indians, Anderson Family of William food and the sweat lodge. honored. Pest Control, Holiday Inn Sparks thanks Tribe Sault Ste. Marie, I can’t wait to see all the Invitations were sent in timely Express, Kinross Co-Op, Frank We want to thank the Sault MI 49783 or e-mail: empowered and beautiful women fashion but no response was forth- and Janine, Gene and Jan Biron, Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa again. Thanks to everyone who coming. Steve and Kathy Biron; Melissa Indians for the use of the ceremo- saulttribenews@ supported the easeful, welcoming, This monument honors Sault Causley, YEA, Kinross Recreation nial building for William Sparks saulttribe.net. Any blessing-filled gathering. Tribe veterans and all veterans Center, Dee Dee Frazier, DJ memorial service, and also thanks —Leisha Bell and their ultimate sacrifice for Malloy, Hessel elders, Kathy to the Kewadin Casino for the questions concerning their country; their sacrifice pro- DeVoy, Lana Causley, Sharon donation of food. submissions can be Tribute to veterans vides freedom for us all. Downs and all of our fantastic Thank you very much, On Sept. 11, 2006, the Sault It would have been appropri- vendors. —The family of William answered by calling Tribe dedicated a monument to all ate if our own city officials could I would also like to thank all Sparks (906) 632-6398. veterans in America’s major con- have at least acknowledged this of our dancers, drums and, most flicts. exquisite monument on a most importantly, our veterans. This The monument was created important day in our history. years powwow was a success with with much forethought and care- —J. Baron – Retired teacher over 50 dancers and 350 specta- November 24, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News News Page 9 Changes to Contract Health Access to American Service program Indian “think tank” Submitted by Tina Fox, Supplemental Health Fund • All non-1A medications. CHS utilization manager • Non-1A services. • Based on income. improved via Web The board of directors has • 60 years and older. • Co-pay of $0 if income at or By Rick Smith nomic status of Native peoples; approved a Supplemental Health • Based on income. below $18,000 for single person The National Congress of • Assemble groups of experts Fund to assist Contract Health • Sliding fee scale. $23,000 for family of two. American Indians (NCAI) opened to develop proactive models and Service. There will be two pro- • Assist the neediest. •Co-pay of $15 if income its Policy Research Center in late strategies for data collection and grams under Contract Health Will not affect if income is at between $18,001 and $24,000 for 2003 in Washington, D.C. The analysis; Service beginning Jan. 1, 2007. or below $15,000 for single per- single person $23,001 & $29,000 center came as a result of numer- • Inventory current data collec- Contract Health Service AFA son or $20,000 for family of two. for family of two. ous requests by NCAI member tion within federal, state, and local funds-priority 1A services: Does not affect any service • Co-pay of $30 if income tribes and serves as a consortium governments and institutions to • Services deemed to be limb provided at tribal clinics. Does above $24,001 for single person of researchers who focus on issues determine what is being collected or life threatening. not affect non-native spouse at $29,001 for family of two. in Indian Country. In other words, and what additional information • Prescriptions deemed priority tribal clinics. If you should have any ques- a “think tank.” is needed, particularly in the area 1A-such as heart, blood pressure, Medications: tions, please call Contract Health Last October, the research of reporting on impacts of federal cholesterol, diabetic medications, • Applies to everyone regard- Service at (906) 632-5220, or center furthered its capability of appropriations for tribal programs; etc. less of age. (800) 922-0582. becoming the premiere American • Provide access from the Indian “think tank” by launching Policy Center’s Web site to infor- its Web site, www.nacaiprc.org, mation and useful data pools that Foundation supports land allowing tribal leaders worldwide would be helpful to tribes, other access to crucial research and data agencies, etc.; for use in developing policies and • Organize data into useful and management and ownership by practices. manageable formats to improve its According to the center’s Web accessibility to the public, tribal site, “The mission of the NCAI leadership, public officials, and Indian tribes and individuals Policy Research Center is to pro- academics; By Rick Smith schools, but they can be awarded convert land into leverage for vide tribal leaders with the best • Serve as an information The Indian Land Tenure to mainstream schools that have a Indian owners. available knowledge to make clearinghouse to provide public Foundation, established in 2001 significant Indian student popula- • Use Indian land to help strategically proactive policy deci- information and connect existing and based in Little Canada, tion. He said the foundation also Indian people discover and main- sions in a framework of Native Native institutions and projects Minn., describes itself as a nation- conducts strategic land planning tain their culture. wisdom that positively impact the through a comprehensive Web wide, nonprofit, independently training for tribal councils. “We • Reform legal mechanisms future of Native peoples. site; governed organization which also do grants for sacred site iden- related to the recapture of physi- supports activities related to the tification, protection and educa- cal, cultural and economic assets “This is an invaluable tool • Support fellowships and acquisition, ownership and man- tion.” for Indian people while strength- for tribal leaders to use,” NCAI internships to support scholarship agement of land by tribes and According to the foundation’s ening the sovereignty of Indian Executive Director Jacqueline and provide practical experience Indian individuals. It functions Web site, the Indian Land Tenure land. Johnson explained. “Using the for young Native academics and as a community foundation by community set the following goal • Proposals for funding of proj- accessibility of the Internet, we scholars; accepting gifts from individuals, for the foundation: Lands within ects closely aligned with the foun- can share a wealth of informa- • Convene working groups organizations and businesses and the original boundaries of every dation goals may be submitted at tion gathered through the center’s to share research and undertake re-distributing funds to Indian reservation and other areas of any time but, because of the orga- forums and practical research. policy analysis. land programs in a focused man- high significance where tribes nizational structure of the foun- I truly believe this will change “This Web site is an interactive ner. retain aboriginal interest are in dation, it is suggested to submit the way tribes determine policy resource for tribal communities “The foundation was estab- Indian ownership and manage- applications when the foundations options and develop tribally-driv- seeking to collect data and con- lished to help tribes and indi- ment. makes requests for proposals. The en policy.” duct and control research as well viduals to regain their tribal land The foundation will support requests solicit applications to The Web site also noted that as for scholars who are interested base,” said Howard Valandra, vice activities and projects that seek to: address specific problems, issues under the direction of an advisory in working in partnership with president of grants and programs • Educate every Indian land or needs in Indian Country and council convened to guide the tribal communities to conduct for the foundation. “We do this owner about land management, have the best chance for review center’s initial implementation, research,” said NCAI Policy through a couple of mechanisms, ownership and transference issues by the foundation staff. the NCAI Policy Research Center Research Center Director Sarah one is focused on education; in so that knowledge becomes power The foundation can be con- serves to: Hicks. “It provides access to this component, we have put when decisions about land assets tacted via Indian Land Tenure • Connect leading thinkers and data, a place to discuss research, together some curriculum geared are made. Foundation, 151 East County and tools to build tribal research from Head Start and K to 12. We • Increase economic assets of Road B2, Little Canada, MN institutions in a cohesive, shared capacity.” also have grants to programs in Indian land owners by gaining 55117-1523; phone (651) 766- network that builds on existing school systems.” Valandra said control of Indian lands and by 8999; fax (651) 766-0012 or e- strengths within Native communi- To learn more about the the grants usually go to tribal creating financial models that mail [email protected]. ties; National Congress of American • Identify priorities for research Indians’ Policy Research Center, and policy analysis and com- visit the aforementioned Web site mission objective, independent or e-mail Sarah Hicks at Long time museum director resigns research on selected issues relat- [email protected] or Adam By Rick Smith its journey. My resigna- Mexico and Washington, D.C., ing to tribal governance, federal McMullin at [email protected]. The founding director tion next year will enable and has represented numerous Indian policy, and the socioeco- of the National Museum me to take on new spe- tribes and Indian organizations of the American Indian cial projects and pursue in federal, state and tribal courts R.J. Wallis Elementary School submitted his resignation interests that I have yet to and before federal agencies and to the museum’s board of explore.” Congress. He also served as raising funds for new playground directors last Oct. 26, his The National Museum chair American Association of The parents, teachers and der of the playground area, which resignation is effective of the American Indian Museums from 1998 to 2000. in November of 2007. was authorized by ‘’The National Museum of volunteers of R.J. Wallis Elemen- is used primarily by the upper W. Richard West, Jr., Congress in 1990 as the American Indian has risen to tary School in Kincheloe, Mich., elementary students, by raising an director of the museum a component of the international prominence, thanks are kicking off the new school additional $50,000 via donations, project since its inception 17 Smithsonian Institution. The to Rick West’s steadfast dedica- year with Friday popcorn sales, a fundraising activities and grant years ago, told the board and his museum has three main facilities tion, tireless drive and inspired Club’s Choice food and gift sale writing. Broad-based commu- staff that he wants a more flex- opened under West’s supervision, leadership as founding director,” and an RJ Wallis Elementary nity support and involvement is ible demand on his time, and it’s the Gustav Heye Center in New Smithsonian Secretary Lawrence School cookbook sale, which essential for the completion of time to transfer the reins as the York City in 1994, the Cultural Small said. “He started with an will be available to purchase at this project. The target date for museum enters a new phase. Resources Center in Suitland, idea and turned it into a reality. the cost of $12 each during the completion of the playground is “I do value time,’’ West, Md., in 1999 and the museum on The Smithsonian Institution, the holiday season. All proceeds the fall of 2007, contingent upon Southern Cheyenne and Arapaho, the National Mall in Washington, American people and visitors will support Project Playground: total funds raised by that time. told Indian Country Today. ‘’I D.C., in 2004. from around the world have ben- Phase II, which involves updat- A total just shy of $10,000 was would like to have more flexibil- West received a master’s efited greatly from his talents, ing the existing upper elementary raised last year. ity in how I use my time.’’ West degree from Harvard in 1968 creativity and wisdom. We’ll be playground. For further information about also wrote in his resignation letter, followed by a doctor of juris- forever grateful to him for all that During Phase I of the play- Project Playground Phase II, “Now is the time for the museum prudence from the Stanford he’s done.’’ ground project, the preschool and please contact Julie Trotter at to have new leadership as it University School of Law in lower elementary playground area (906) 495-5309 or RJ Wallis embarks on the second phase of 1971. He practiced law in New was completed during the summer Principal Bill Goetz at (906) 495- of 2003 with the monies gener- 5323. A big thank you to each and everyone who volunteered to make this years ously donated by area businesses, Donations may be sent to RJ Elder Thanksgiving dinner a big success! Your help was very much appreciated. organizations and community Wallis Elementary School, Attn: The banquet staff also did a wonderful job! members as well as material dona- Wendi Norton, school secre- Chi-Miigwetch, Carrie Sayles tions, in kind support and grants. tary, 15901 Country Club Drive, Phase II of Project Playground Kincheloe, MI 49788. Elder Services Division will involve updating the remain- Page 10 Constitution November 24, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Committee publishes draft of new Constitution The Sault Tribe’s Constitu- redress of grievances; court of law; seven historical bands, which shall (a) Election of Judges of the tion Committee is pleased to (c) infringes upon the right of (n) denies to any person the include Sugar Island, Grand Is- Court of Gweyakwaadziwin. announce that the latest DRAFT any person otherwise eligible at access to his or her own personal land, Point Iroquois, Sault Sainte Judges of the Court of Gweyak- of the new Constitution is now any time to seek and hold elective information maintained by the Marie, Garden River, Drummond waadziwin or any other trial level available for public review and public office; Tribe; Island, and Mackinac. (and who court shall be elected directly comment. The DRAFT of the (d) violates the right of the (o) denies to any Person the are not enrolled in another Tribe by the voters except Substitute new Constitution represents a People to be secure in the privacy right to own, bear, and use arms or Band? - TABLED) Judges. work in progress, and all provi- of their persons, houses, papers, subject to regulation by the Tribe (c) Adopted minor children of (b) Election of Justices of the sions are subject to change. electronic and telecommunications by law. Members of the Tribe? Court of Nbwaakawin. The Judges Since January 2006, the information, vehicles, and effects Section 2. Pardons. A panel of the Court of Nbwaakawin shall Constitution Committee has against unreasonable searches and comprised of the Ogemaa, the ARTICLE V - be elected directly by the voters. held fifteen two day meetings seizures, nor issue warrants but Speaker of the Legislature, and SEPARATION OF POWERS (c) Election of Judges of the to debate and develop proposed upon probable cause, supported the Chief Judge of the Court of Section 1. Branches of Govern- Court of Ganawendamaw. The amendments to the Constitution. by oath or affirmation signed by Ganawendamaw shall have the ment. There shall be one Legisla- Judges of the Court of Ganawen- All meetings have been open a Judge and particularly describ- power to issue a pardon by unani- tive branch, one Executive branch, damaw shall be elected directly by to the public. The Committee ing the place, person, house, or mous vote of the panel; provided, and one Judicial branch. There the voters. has spent hundreds of hours on things to be searched, the object that no pardon may be issued until shall be a system of separation of (d) Selection of Substitute a volunteer basis developing and scope of such search, and the the passage of three years from powers and checks and balances Judges. Upon recusal of the Chief DRAFT proposals to improve person or thing to be seized, nor the date of conviction. between the branches of gov- Judge and all Associate Judges, the tribe’s current Constitution execute an arrest without probable Section 3. Reserved Powers. ernment. No branch of govern- the Chief Judge shall select a Sub- originally adopted in 1975. The cause, nor exercise a detainment Powers not granted to the gov- ment or official of any branch of stitute Judge from among the cur- working DRAFT published by without reasonable suspicion, nor ernment shall be reserved to the government shall exercise any rent Judges serving on the Court the Committee below includes conduct any custodial interroga- People. power granted in this Constitution of Ganawendamaw, subject to any proposals which the Committee tion of a suspect unless recorded or properly delegated by law to restrictions imposed by rules of has tentatively agreed upon are visually and by audio; ARTICLE III - TERRITORY any other branch of government the Courts or by law. in regular type face, and those (e) subjects any person to Section 1. Territory. The Ter- except as expressly directed or Section 3. Terms. items considered by the Commit- search without probable cause or ritory of the Tribe shall encom- permitted by this Constitution and (a) The term of office for each tee but not yet agreed upon are in to interrogation while in custody pass all lands which are now each branch shall act as a check Judge of the Court of Gweyak- italics type face). There are also a without informing the person of or hereafter owned and held by and balance upon the actions of waadziwin or any other trial level few items which the Committee their right to remain silent, to the Tribe or owned by the Tribe the other branches as permitted by court shall be four years and each has not yet discussed or fully ad- have access to an attorney, to be and held in trust for the Tribe or this Constitution. Judge shall remain seated, unless dressed which appear at the end informed that anything they say Members by the United States. removed, until an oath of office is of the working DRAFT. can be held against them in a court The Territory shall include lands ARTICLE VI - administered to a successor. The Before the Committee makes of law, and to have these rights and waters ceded by the 1836 JUDICIAL BRANCH terms of office for each Justice of any final recommendations to the explained at the time of arrest; Treaty or any other treaty entered Section 1. Composition of the the Court of Nbwaakawin shall board and the people, the Com- (f) subjects any person to into by the Tribe for purposes of Judicial Branch. There shall be be six years and each Justice shall mittee will hold public hearings criminal prosecution or punish- exercising, regulating, and pro- one Judicial Branch. The Judicial remain seated, unless removed, on the latest proposals. All final ment more than once for the same tecting reserved rights of hunting, Branch shall be made up of one until the oath of office is admin- proposals developed by the Com- offense arising out of the same in- fishing, trapping, gathering, and Trial Court which shall be called istered to a successor. The term mittee will be presented to the cident, nor compels any person in cultural activities. The Territory the Court of Gweyakwaadziwin, of office for each Judge of the board of directors to begin the any criminal case to be a witness shall include but not be limited one Appeals Court which shall be Ganawendamaw shall be eight Secretarial (BIA) Election pro- against himself or herself; to, the environment, all water, air, called the Court of Nbwaakawin, years and each Judge shall remain cess as required by federal law. (g) discharges any person from airspace, surface and subsurface a Constitution Court which shall seated, unless removed, until an Submit all questions and com- employment without due process, land and water, submerged lands, be called Ganawendamaw, a Ju- oath of office is administered to a ments to: or takes any private property or and any resource severable from dicial Commission, and court staff successor. Candice Blocher, possessory interest in private the land, minerals, and natural including a Chief Administrator of (b) The terms of office for Jus- Coordinator Constitution property for public use, without resources, notwithstanding the the Judicial Branch, staff attor- tices and Judges of the Courts of Amendment Project due process and just compensa- issuance of any patent or right-of- neys, a Chief Clerk of each Court, Gweyakwaadziwin, Nbwaakawin, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of tion; way in fee or otherwise existing and appropriate subordinate clerks and Ganawendamaw shall be stag- Chippewa Indians (h) discharges any person from now or in the future. No Territory of court. The Judicial Branch shall gered. 523 Ashmun Street employment or takes any other shall be ceded or conveyed unless also include trial level courts of (c) In the First Election for Sault Ste Marie, Michigan 49783 retaliation against an employee authorized by law subject to the special jurisdiction as established purposes of establishing staggered Tel: (906) 635-6050 who makes public any informa- approval of the voters in a Special by law. terms of office, the Chief Judge of Fax: (906) 632-6587 tion of misconduct by officials or Election. (a) Composition of the Court the Court of Gweyakwaadziwin Email: [email protected] employees of the Tribe; (Move this to sentence to a new of Gweyakwaadziwin. The Court shall serve for four years, and one (i) denies to any person in a “Property” Article?): of Gweyakwaadziwin shall be Associate Judge shall serve for Constitution DRAFT criminal or civil proceeding the No real property, personal made up of one Chief Judge, one two years. In the First Election for (Stage #15 - November 3-4, 2006) right to a speedy and public trial, property, or intellectual property Associate Judge, and any other purposes of establishing staggered to be informed of the nature and shall be transferred, mortgaged, Associate Judges or Substitute terms of office, two Justices of PREAMBLE cause of the accusation, to be con- or otherwise encumbered unless Judges as authorized by law. The the Court of Nbwaakawin who fronted with the witnesses against authorized by law. Chief Judge shall have oversight receive the two highest number ARTICLE I - SOVEREIGNTY him or her, to have compulsory Section 2. Jurisdiction. The authority of all matters related to of votes shall each serve a term of Section 1. Source of Sover- process for obtaining witnesses in Jurisdiction and governing author- the operations and administration six years, and two Justices who eignty. The People shall be the his or her favor, and in a criminal ity of the Tribe shall extend to all of all trial level courts. receive the next highest number source of all governing authority proceeding to have the assistance persons, property, and activities (b) Composition of the Court of votes shall serve a term of and power vested in the Tribe by of counsel for his or her defense within the Territory and shall of Nbwaakawin. There shall four years, and one Justice who this Constitution. subject to income guidelines; include exercising, regulating, and be five Justices on the Court of receives the next highest number Section 2. Supremacy. This (j) requires excessive bail, protecting reserved rights to fish, Nbwaakawin. There shall be one of votes shall serve a term of two Constitution shall be the supreme imposes excessive fines, or inflicts hunt, trap, and other usual rights Chief Justice and four Associate years. In the First Election for law over the government and all cruel and unusual methods of and privileges of occupancy over Justices. The Chief Justice shall purposes of establishing staggered the People of the Tribe. All laws interrogation or punishment; all lands and waters ceded by the have oversight authority of all terms of office, four Judges of the and actions of the government (k) denies to any person within 1836 Treaty or any other treaty en- matters related to the operations Court of Ganawendamaw shall shall be consistent with this Con- its jurisdiction the equal protec- tered into by the Tribe. The Tribe and administration of the Court of serve for eight years, and three stitution. tion, application, or opportunity shall have the power to assert Nbwaakawin. Judges shall serve for four years. Section 3. Delegation of Sov- under the law or deprive any per- the Sovereignty and Jurisdiction (c) Composition of the Court Section 4. Qualifications. ereignty. The government shall son of liberty or property without of the Tribe over all matters that of Ganawendamaw. The Court of (a) The Chief Judge shall be exercise only the authority and due process of law, provided, that affect the interests of the Tribe. Ganawendamaw shall be made a Member of the Tribe, at least powers granted by the People in the government shall have the Nothing in this Article shall be up of seven Judges (use a dif- forty years old, (and a resident this Constitution. power to enact and implement construed to limit the ability of ferent word besides “Judge”?), of ______before and/or laws that provide employment the Tribe to exercise its Jurisdic- including two Judges, preferably after being elected?). All Associ- ARTICLE II - preferences; tion based upon law or its inherent one man and one woman se- ate Judges shall be Members of BILL OF RIGHTS (l) directs a criminal proceed- sovereignty. lected by the Judges from among the Tribe, at least thirty-five years Section 1. Bill of Rights. The ing against a specific individual or themselves, to preside together in old, (and a resident of ______government of the Tribe shall not group, or punishes conduct after ARTICLE IV - MEMBERSHIP accordance with tradition, over before/after being elected?). make or enforce any law which: the fact through the enactment of Section 1. Requirements. The the proceedings of the Court of (b) The Chief Justice shall be at (a) infringes upon religious or laws or resolutions which crimi- requirements for membership in Ganawendamaw. least forty years old. Four Associ- cultural beliefs or prohibits the nalize such conduct; the Tribe shall be: (d) Composition of Courts ate Justices shall be of voting age. free exercise thereof nor any law (m) denies to any person ac- (a) all persons validly enrolled of Special Jurisdiction. Courts The Chief Justice and at least one which establishes religion; cused of an offense punishable as members of the Tribe as of the of Special Jurisdiction shall be other Justice shall be attorneys. (b) prohibits the freedom of by imprisonment the right upon date of the approval of this Consti- made up of judges or peacemak- speech, expression, or of the press, request, to a trial by an impartial tution and their lineal descendants; ers, including appropriate staff, as or the right of the People peace- jury of not less than six persons, (b) all persons who can trace established by law. ––Continued on page 11 ably to associate or assemble, and and all persons shall be presumed their ancestry to any historical Section 2. Election and Selec- to petition the government for innocent until proven guilty in a annuity (or census) roll of the tion of Justices and Judges. November 24, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Constitution Page 11 Constitution draft-continued from page 10 of the Judicial Branch shall be to shall have the power to make its boundary between the Western and the Eastern At-large voting (c) No person shall be eligible promote community and indi- own rules of court, procedure, evi- At-large voting District and the District shall be four years, and to serve as a Judge or Justice vidual healing and forgiveness dence, and other judicial matters, Eastern At-large voting District the term of office for the Repre- who has ever been convicted of a in all matters which come before subject to the power of the Chief shall be the (______) meridian sentative of the Western At-large felony in any jurisdiction unless the Courts in accordance with the Judge to make or modify such of longitude south of the (45th?) voting District shall be two years pardoned by the Court of Ga- laws, customs, and traditions of rules, and any rule established by parallel. and a four year term thereafter. If nawendamaw after holding a pub- the Tribe. any Court or the Chief Judge shall (c) Redistricting and Reappor- this Constitution is not in effect in lic hearing, or by the jurisdiction (b) Court of Gweyakwaadziwin. be subject to the power of the tionment of the Upper Peninsula June 2008, then a Special Election where the conviction occurred as (i) The Court of Gweyak- Legislature to make or modify any Districts. shall be held to fill the three At- long as such pardon is consistent waadziwin shall have the power rule by law. (i) After the next census in large seats for the remainder of the with the laws of the Tribe. to make findings of fact, interpret (f) Written Decisions. All or- 2010 and every ten years thereaf- staggered terms. (d) Judges of the Court of the Constitution, treaties, and laws ders, judgments, opinions, or final ter, the Election Board shall make Section 4. Qualifications. Ganawendamaw shall be eligible of the Tribe, make conclusions of decisions of any Court shall be Findings of population patterns (a) Every Legislator shall be a voters of the Tribe, and at least law, and issue all remedies in law written and published in a timely and demographics for purposes Member of the Tribe and of voting one seat on the Court of Ga- and in equity. manner. of redistricting or reapportioning. age. nawendamaw shall be reserved for (ii) The Court of Gweyak- (g) Final Disposition. The The Election Board shall prepare a (b) No persons convicted of a an attorney; provided, that if no waadziwin shall have the power to Courts shall render a final disposi- proposed plan to redistrict or reap- felony in any jurisdiction shall candidate is an attorney, then the declare the laws of the Tribe void tion in all cases properly filed. portion the five voting Districts in serve as a Legislator, unless par- seat shall be considered an open if such laws are not consistent (h) Right to Appeal. Any party the Upper Peninsula to achieve an doned by the Tribe after holding a seat for any otherwise qualified with this Constitution. to a civil action, or a defendant equitable distribution of Represen- public hearing, or by the jurisdic- person. (iii) The Courts shall have the in a criminal action, who is dis- tatives based on the Findings, but tion where the conviction occurred (e) A Judge or Justice cannot be power to review and determine if satisfied with the judgment or each District shall have at least so long as such pardon is consis- an elected or appointed official of actions of the Executive, including verdict may appeal to the Court one Representative. tent with the laws of the Tribe. any other government. any Department, Board, Commit- of Nbwaakawin. The Court of (ii) The Election Board shall (c) Every Legislator shall physi- Section 5. Jurisdiction of the tee, or Executive Branch official Nbwaakawin shall have the right present the proposed redistricting cally reside in the Unit which they Courts. are consistent with this Constitu- to accept or deny any appeal from or reapportionment plan to the represent for at least two years (a) The Court of Gweyak- tion, and to order an appropriate the Court of Gweyakwaadziwin or Legislature for approval or disap- immediately prior to the election. waadziwin shall have original remedy for actions which violate any other trial level Court. All ap- proval. The Legislature shall have Section 5. Compensation. Leg- jurisdiction over all cases and con- this Constitution. peals that are accepted for review the authority to modify the plan islators shall be paid a reasonable troversies, both criminal and civil, (iv) All proceedings of the by the Court of Nbwaakawin shall submitted by the Election Board. compensation commensurate with in law or in equity, arising under Court of Gweyakwaadziwin be heard by the full court. If the Legislature fails to approve a full-time job. No Legislator shall the Constitution, treaties, laws, or any other trial court shall be (i) Precedent. The Courts shall or disapprove a plan to redistrict be fully employed in any other and customs of the Tribe, includ- recorded for purposes of appellate develop rules regarding precedent. or reapportion the five voting capacity. ing cases in which the Tribe or its review. The Courts shall require all parties Districts in the Upper Peninsula Section 6. Powers. Legisla- officials and employees shall be (v) The Chief Judge shall to a case to present arguments within sixty days of submission tive power shall be vested in the a party. Any such case or contro- have oversight authority of all regarding the customs and tradi- of the plan to the Legislature, then Legislature. versy arising within the jurisdic- matters related to the operations tions of the Tribe. In the absence the original plan proposed by the (a). The Legislature shall have tion of the Tribe shall be filed in and administration of all trial level of an applicable written law of the Election Board shall be deemed fi- the power to make laws, raise the Court of Gweyakwaadziwin courts including the employment Tribe, the Courts shall separately nal for purposes of judicial review. revenue, borrow money, and enact before it is filed in any other court and discharge of Court personnel. consider and explain in writing (iii) Any Member of the an annual balanced budget for or in any other jurisdiction, except (c) Court of Nbwaakawin. the application of the customs and Tribe shall have standing to chal- the entire Tribe by law, and take for an appeal of a decision by the (i) The Court of Nbwaakawin traditions to the disposition of the lenge in the Court of Nbwaakawin any other action as provided in Election Commission on any elec- shall have the power to interpret case. any redistricting or reapportion- this Constitution. The Legislature tion protest or challenge includ- the Constitution, treaties, and laws Section 7. Conflicts of Inter- ment plan adopted by either the shall not have the power to make a ing challenges to a redistricting of the Tribe, make conclusions est. Judges and Justices shall Election Board or the Legislature private law. and reapportionment plan filed in of law (and make findings of fact disclose when they have a conflict within thirty days of approval, (b). There shall be one compre- the Court of Nbwaakawin. This in election disputes?), and issue of interest, and shall not hear a and any approved plan shall be hensive annual balanced budget grant of jurisdiction shall not be all remedies in law and in equity. case where they have a conflict subject to review by the Court of for the entire Tribe. The annual construed to be a waiver of the Decisions of the Court of Nb- of interest. Any party to a case Nbwaakawin which shall have budget shall include all revenue Sovereign Immunity of the Tribe. waakawin shall be final. shall have the right to request a original and exclusive jurisdic- and funds controlled by the Tribe (b) The Court of Nbwaakawin (ii) The Court of Nb- Judge to recuse, and a decision tion, and a decision by the Court and all revenue and funds re- shall have appellate jurisdiction waakawin shall have the power on recusal shall be accompanied of Nbwaakawin shall be final, ceived by the Tribe from any and over any case on appeal from to declare the laws and Executive by a written explanation for the provided that if the Court does not all sources. The Legislature shall the Court of Gweyakwaadziwin actions of the Tribe void if such decision. make a decision within sixty days have the power to conduct one or any other trial level court. laws are not consistent with this Section 8. Judicial Commission. of filing of the challenge, then the semi-annual budget assessment The Court of Nbwaakawin shall Constitution. plan as approved shall be final and and make appropriate modifica- also have original and exclusive (iii) The Chief Justice shall ARTICLE VII - no further judicial review shall be tions to the annual budget by law. jurisdiction over any final deter- have oversight authority of all LEGISLATIVE BRANCH permitted. Upon request of the Executive, the mination of an election dispute by matters related to the operations Section 1. Composition. The (iv) Any redistricting or Legislature shall have the power the Election Commission or on and administration of the Court of Legislature shall be comprised reapportionment plan approved to make the requested modifica- any approved plan to redistrict or Nbwaakawin including the em- of fifteen Representatives elected pursuant to this Section shall be tion to the annual budget by law reapportion, and such jurisdiction ployment and discharge of Court from the eight voting Districts as implemented prior to the begin- at any time. No money shall be shall include the power to make personnel and the preparation and follows: ning of the 2012 election cycle, drawn from the Treasury unless it findings of fact and conclusions of presentation of an annual budget (a) The Upper Peninsula and each ten years thereafter. has been separately and previously law, and to issue all remedies in request for the Judicial Branch. shall be divided into five voting (d) At-large voting Districts authorized by law and included in law and equity. (d) Court of Ganawendamaw. Districts with a total of twelve shall not be subject to redistricting an approved budget. (c) The jurisdiction of the (i) All seven Judges of the Representatives. or reapportionment. (c) If the Legislature fails to Court of Ganawendamaw may Court of Ganawendamaw shall (i) Until the boundaries of the (e) Eligible voters of the Tribe approve an annual budget by the be invoked by any individual hear and decide each case unless a voting Districts are modified pur- shall be permitted to vote exclu- start of the fiscal year, then the citizen when an action of the Judge is recused. suant to the terms of this Constitu- sively in the voting District in entire Tribe shall continue to func- government gives rise to any (ii) No case or controversy tion, the respective boundaries of which they hold primary resi- tion at the level of the previous issue arising under this constitu- shall be filed in the Court of the Districts shall continue as they dence. Eligible voters of the Tribe year’s budget, and no Legislator tion and no individual citizen or Ganawendamaw unless the case existed at the time of ratification who do not reside in any of the shall be paid any compensation group of individual citizens can has first been filed in the Court of this Constitution except the voting Districts shall be permit- until a new budget is enacted and establish standing in the Court of of Gweyakwaadziwin and the boundary of District Five which ted to register to vote and vote Legislators shall not receive any Gweyakwaadziwin. If the Court Court of Gweyakwaadziwin has shall be expanded to include the in any one of the three At-large retroactive compensation for the of Gweyakwaadziwin or any other determined that the party filing the remainder of the western Upper voting Districts; provided, that period of time when the previous trial level court determines that a case lacks standing. Any interpre- Peninsula. once registered to vote in an At- year’s budget was in effect. party has standing, then the Court tation of the Constitution by the (ii) Until the number of large voting District voters shall (d) The Legislature shall follow of Ganawendamaw shall not be Court of Ganawendamaw shall be Representatives per District is not be permitted to change voting a public Legislative Process to authorized to hear any case arising explained in a written opinion and modified pursuant to the terms of Districts unless they establish make laws and approve budgets. out of the same incident or facts shall be final, binding,(and shall this Constitution, the number of their primary residence in a voting and raising substantially the same be enforceable in, but not appeal- Representatives per District shall District. constitutional issue. The Court able to, any other Court). The continue as they existed at the Section 2. Terms. The term of ––Continued on Page 12 of Ganawendamaw shall cancel Court of Ganawendamaw shall time of ratification of this Consti- office for each Representative the proceedings in any case when not have the authority to issue tution. shall be four years. The terms of a case arising out of the same orders. Any party who obtains a (b) The Lower Peninsula shall office for all Representatives shall incident or facts and raising sub- final interpretation of the Consti- be divided into three At-large be staggered. stantially the same constitutional tution by the Court of Ganawen- voting Districts, with one Rep- Section 3. First Election. For issues shall be filed and accepted damaw shall be deemed to have resentative per voting District, purposes of the First Election by any trial level court. standing to seek enforcement of with the Northern At-large voting under this Constitution to be held Section 6. Powers and Duties of such interpretation in the Court of District encompassing the area in in June 2008, the term of office the Courts. Gweyakwaadziwin. the Lower Peninsula north of the for the Representatives of the (a) Healing. The primary duty (e) Court Rules. Each Court (45th?) parallel of latitude and the Northern At-large voting District Page 12 Constitution November 24, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News

Constitutionshall become law. The Legislaturedraft- (i) The Legislaturecontinued shall have A Legislator subjectfrom to an unsuc - pageBranch of government. 11 (i) All actions of the Legisla- shall have the power to override the authority to delegate pow- cessful recall vote shall not be Section 2. Terms. The term of ture shall be embodied in a written an Executive veto by a vote of at ers of home rule by law to each subject to another Recall Election office for the Ogemaa and Vice law or budget, unless otherwise least three-fourths of the seated District and to budget a specific during their term unless the basis Ogemaa shall be four years. indicated in this Constitution. Members of the Legislature. amount for the District govern- for the recall is a conviction of a Section 3. Selection. The Each Legislator shall have the (vi) No Bill or budget passed ing body to administer for such felony in any jurisdiction. Ogemaa and Vice Ogemaa shall power to introduce a Bill or pro- by the Legislature and signed into purposes. (vi) A Legislator who is be elected as a team on the same posed budget which shall be read law by the Chairman or enacted Section 7. Legislative Sessions. successfully recalled from office ballot by all eligible voters of the into a public Legislative Record by veto override by the Legisla- (a) Regular Sessions. The Leg- shall not be eligible to run for any Tribe by a majority vote of the and placed on a public Legislative ture shall be valid until it has been islature shall meet in Baawating elected office until the original Members who cast their ballots in Calendar. The name of the Legis- published in the Tribe’s newspa- in a Regular Session beginning on term of the Legislator would have the General Election. The General lator who is the primary sponsor per and a period of at least ninety the first Monday of the first full expired. Election shall be held on the 4th of each Bill shall be indicated on days has passed. The laws shall week of the month for up to seven (b) Removal of a Legislator: Thursday in June. the Bill. Every Bill shall include be compiled into one code which consecutive days. A Legislator shall be subject to [Add to Election Article: There a section explaining how the law shall be published annually. (b) Special Sessions. ______removal for good cause. shall be a Primary Election]. derives from, comports with, or (vii) Unless otherwise per- _____ shall be permitted to call a (i) The (Chairman), any Section 4. Qualifications. affects the historical customs and mitted by this Constitution, any Special Session of the Legislature. Legislator, or any one hundred (a) The Ogemaa and Vice Oge- traditions of the Tribe. Every Bill action by the Legislature which A Special Session may be held Members of voting age (from the maa shall not be permitted to hold shall include a statement identify- does not follow the Legislative in any District and the date and Legislator’s Unit?) may present another job in any capacity. ing the specific law, if any, to be Process shall be deemed void and location of the Special Session to the Court of Ganawendamaw Section 5. Powers. Execu- amended, superceded, or repealed. shall not be implemented or en- shall be made by public notice. a signed written petition stat- tive power shall be vested in the (ii) The Legislature or a forced by the government, Chair- The purpose of the Special Ses- ing good cause and requesting a Executive Branch. The Executive Legislative Committee shall be man, or any official or employee. sion shall be explained by public removal hearing against a Legisla- Branch shall execute, enforce, and required to conduct at least one (e) Beginning two years after notice and only that purpose shall tor. The Court shall decide within administer the laws and budgets of public hearing in any Unit held the effective date of the Constitu- be considered during the Special fifteen days upon receipt of a the Tribe. outside the time of a Legislative tion, a permanent interest-bearing Session. A Special Session shall petition whether the petition states (a) The Executive Branch shall Session which shall include time trust fund shall be established and last no longer than one day. good cause to conduct a removal present a proposed annual budget for public comment on a Bill or the principal of such fund shall (c) Every Regular Session and hearing. to the Legislature no later than proposed budget prior to passage remain unencumbered, unap- Special Session shall be open to (ii) If the Court finds that a (date?) of each year. by the Legislature. The Legis- propriated, and unspent. At least the public, and no closed sessions hearing is warranted, the Court (b) The Ogemaa shall serve as lature shall have the power to 7.5% of that part of the Tribe’s shall be permitted. shall conduct a public hearing the Tribe’s official representative. compel evidence and witnesses by annual budget revenue derived (d) Legislators may vote on providing due process and make (c) The Executive Branch shall subpoena. Members of the Tribe from the Tribe’s businesses shall matters only during a Regular Ses- a final determination whether the have the power to veto a Bill shall be afforded the opportunity be budgeted and deposited into the sion or a Special Session. accused shall be removed from within ten days of passage by the to address the Legislature private- permanent trust fund. The Legis- (e) The seat of government office. Legislature and presentation to the ly, however, the Legislature shall lature may budget and appropriate shall be Baawating, the traditional (iii) The conviction of a Ogemaa. A veto shall include a not be permitted to take any action up to ninety percent of the interest gathering place. Legislator in any court for the written explanation of any objec- at such time. from the permanent trust fund for Section 8. Recall and Removal. commission of a felony shall tions to the Bill. (iii) The Legislature shall services to Members and reason- (a) Recall of a Legislator. A constitute good cause for pur- (d) The Executive Branch shall be required to publish a Bill or able and customary fund admin- Legislator shall be subject to poses of removal and a convicted have the authority to introduce a proposed budget in the Tribe’s istrative fees, and the remaining recall. Legislator shall be suspended Bill to the Legislature for consid- newspaper, Web site, and in other interest shall become principal of (i) A Recall Election shall until a final determination is made eration. public places at least thirty days the permanent trust fund. be initiated by petition signed by regarding removal. If the Court of (e) The Ogemaa shall not have prior to passage by the Legisla- (f) The Legislature shall have at least twenty-five percent of the Ganawendamaw fails to conduct a the authority to spend money un- ture, unless the Bill or proposed the power to create internal rules total number of ballots cast in that public removal hearing and make less previously authorized by law budget modification exclusively and procedures for the Legislative District in the election in which a final determination regarding the and appropriated in a budget. addresses a request of funds from Branch including the power to that Legislator was elected. removal within sixty days, then Section 6. Removal and Recall. a funding source other than the establish Legislative Committees (ii) Only registered voters the Court shall make a written ex- Section 7. Vacancy. A vacancy Tribe and that a contribution from comprised exclusively of Legisla- from the respective Unit shall be planation for refusing to conduct a in the office of Ogemaa shall be the Tribe to secure such funds tors. The Legislature shall have entitled to sign a recall petition. A hearing, the conviction shall result filled by the Vice Ogemaa for the shall be permitted. the power to employ legislative separate recall petition shall be re- in a final determination regarding remainder of the term of office, (iv) A majority of the total staff including legislative counsel. quired for each Legislator subject removal of the Legislator, and the and the resulting vacancy in the number of seated Legislators The Legislature shall have the to recall. seat shall be deemed vacant. Office of Vice Ogemaa shall be shall constitute a quorum, and a power to employ both political (iii) A recall petition shall (c) Suspension of a Legisla- filled for the remainder of the term quorum shall be required to con- staff and career staff. be submitted only to the Election tor. A Legislator who is formally by appointment by the Ogemaa vene a Regular Session or Special (g) The Legislature shall have Commission. The Election Com- charged or indicted for alleged subject to confirmation by the Session of the Legislature. The the power to establish execu- mission shall determine within major criminal offenses in any Legislature. Legislature shall have the power tive Departments, Commissions, five days whether the numerical jurisdiction as determined by to enact a Bill or budget in public Boards, Offices, and other subor- requirements for the petition are the Legislature by law shall be ARTICLE IX - by a majority vote of the quorum dinate entities by law. No Legisla- met. If all numerical requirements suspended without pay and shall NEWSPAPER or a majority of those present tor may be elected, appointed, or are met, the Election Commission remain unseated until the charge Section 1. Official Newspaper. whichever is greater, unless oth- employed in the Judicial Branch, shall hold a Recall Election after or indictment is finally resolved, The government of the Tribe shall erwise specified in this Constitu- in the Executive Branch, or in any thirty days but no more than sixty however, the Legislator shall operate a newspaper which shall tion. The Legislature shall vote other government or its political days. receive back pay from the date of be separate and independent from on each Bill or budget by separate subdivisions in any capacity in- (iv) All eligible voters of the suspension if exonerated. the political branches of govern- roll call votes. A legislator shall cluding as a consultant, contractor, Unit shall be entitled to vote in the ment. The editor of the newspaper be present to cast a roll call vote, or otherwise. Recall Election. A Legislator shall ARTICLE VIII - shall be selected and employed and the names and votes of each (h) The Legislature shall not be recalled and removed from EXECUTIVE BRANCH using the established hiring Legislator on each Bill or pro- have the power to enact, adopt, office if at least two-thirds of the Section 1. Composition. The process utilized by the Executive posed budget shall be recorded authorize, or otherwise approve votes cast in the Recall Election Executive Branch shall be com- Branch. There shall be a newspa- and published. Proxy voting shall any cession, diminishment, or vote in favor of recall. prised of one Ogemaa, one Vice per oversight Board comprised of be prohibited. relinquishment by law, agreement, (v) A recall petition shall not Ogemaa, a Department of Admin- three individuals with one person (v) All Bills and proposed or by any other means any treaty be initiated or submitted to the istration including property and from each Branch of government budgets passed by the Legislature rights reserved to the people by Election Commission until at least supply, records, personnel, grants elected by the voters. shall be presented to the Chairman our ancestors. The Legislature six months has passed since the and contracts, and procurement, a for signature or veto. The Chair- shall not have the power to pass start of each new term of a Legis- Department of Cultural and Tradi- ARTICLE X - ELECTIONS man shall have ten days from re- any law or to negotiate any agree- lator. A recall petition shall not be tion, and any other Departments ARTICLE XI - ceipt of a Bill or proposed budget ment prohibiting or abridging the initiated or submitted to the Elec- established by law. The Office of SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY passed by the Legislature to sign exercise of any reserved treaty tion Commission if six months Vice Ogemaa shall be subordinate ARTICLE XII - or veto with a written explana- hunting or fishing right except for or less remain in the term of the to the Office of Ogemaa and any AMENDMENTS tion of objections; provided, that temporary conservation purposes Legislator. Once a petition is initi- decision made by the Office of the if the Chairman takes no action which shall be subject to the ap- ated, the petitioners shall have no Vice Ogema shall be subject to ap- on the Bill or proposed budget, proval of the voters in a Special more than sixty days to collect the proval of the Ogema. The Ogema then such Bill or proposed budget Election. requisite number of signatures. shall be in charge of the Executive

Date Constitutional Time Convention Committee Unit/Location schedule Nov. 17/18 5-9 p.m./8 a.m.-3 p.m. Unit I/Sault Casino, Room TBA Dec. 1/2 5-9 p.m./8 a.m.-3 p.m. Unit I/Sault Casino, Room TBA Dec. 15/16 5-9 p.m./8 a.m.-3 p.m. Unit I/Sault Casino, Room TBA Committee meetings will be open to members of the Sault Tribe to observe committee proceedings. Comments from the public shall be permitted for a limited time at the begin- ning of each meeting, at the conclusion of each meeting, and at the discretion of the Constitutional Committee chairman. For more information call Candace Blocher at (866) 632- 6281. November 24, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Elders' Thanksgiving Dinner Page 13 ELDERS' THANKSGIVING DINNER

Chairperson Aaron Payment, third from left, and Elder Services Division Director Holly Kibble, right, get together with Elder Committee chairs, Basil Judy and Roy Hirt came to the dinner with news of their 10 grandchildren and Willis, Unit II-Hessel; Joann Smith, Unit III-St. Ignace; Nancy Allard, Unit I-Sault their 11th great grandchild who was born recently. Said Roy, "I have to get a Ste. Marie; Sally Burke, Unit II-Newberry and Carl Frazier, vice chair, Unit II- Greyhound bus to carry the family around now." Naubinway.

Punkey and Jim Hill, left, and John and Dorothy Leach enjoyed the turkey dinner and pumpkin pie along with over 500 elders from Units I, II, and III. Good old friends Julie Petermen and Frances Mende say goodbye after the dinner.

Cello player Miranda Reno, a mem- Joyce O'Dell, center has a chance to get together Grace Flowers, left, and Sylvia Olsen give ber of the JKL Bahweting Fifth Grade with her brother and sister-in-law Frank and Molly each other a goodbye kiss after the dinner. Orchestra, helped entertain the elders during their dinner. LaCoy.

Chairperson Payment with the oldest elder at the dinner, 100 year old Jenny Lee Ole- sek from the Sault.

Unit II Director Lana Causley with 84-year young Photos by Alan Kamuda Unit I Representative Cathy Abramson, center, chats elder Fannie Aslin from Newberry. with Mary Willis, left, and Margaret Vassar. Page 14 November 24, 2006 •The Sault Tribe News News of other nations The future of tribal sovereignty Center for Native Peoples launched Shoes as social wardrobe NORTH DAKOTA — According to traditional NEW YORK — Robin Kimmerer wants every scientist ARIZONA — Shoes have been part of the human set American Indian elders, tribal sovereignty was given to graduating from State University of New York's (SUNY) for up to 500,000 years. People living in cold climates Indian nations by the Creator. Yet today, that sovereignty College of Environmental Science and Forestry to under- were the first to wear foot coverings, although examples of must be constantly protected from the United States gov- stand issues facing American Indians. She wants students their shoes have disintegrated with time. American Indians ernment and internal forces. Among the insights by Indian to leave with a knowledge of treaty rights, environmental also developed their own unique footware: Sandals and leaders: justice and native sciences. plain animal hide construction were the norm for people ''We have to have a sustained national sovereignty Kimmerer just might get her wish. 30,000 years ago; effort. We must rekindle the (National Congress of Robin has been named director of a new Center for The North American early hide coverings have evolved American Indians') effort to reaffirm sovereignty,'' said Tex Native Peoples and the Environment. The center is the into today's moccasins; Hall, former NCAI president. only one of its kind in the Northeast. It will draw on both The oldest existing shoe specimen is a 9,000-year old Melanie Benjamin, chairman of the Mille Lacs Band of American Indian wisdom and conventional science to help sagebrush bark sandal discovered at Fort Rock Cave in Ojibwe, says the current trend is to pit the tribes against protect and restore our environment. central Oregon; state and federal governments in court. ''Ever since Indian "What makes this center unique is the bridge between Mesoamerican people (1600 BC) used rubber to sole self-determination and the Reagan administration, states' western scientific knowledge and traditional ecological their sandals; rights have taken priority. Now, with the Bush administra- knowledge," Kimmerer said. "This is a way to increase our Mayans are thought to have made a temporary rubber tion, there is more power going to the states. In the future, ability to learn from each other and work together to solve shoe by dipping their feet into a latex mixture; we may find ourselves in more courts.'' environmental problems." In the American Southwest (900 AD), many people Ken Davis, chairman of the Turtle Mountain Band of The Center for Native Peoples and the Environment will wore sandals woven of yucca or hemp weed; Chippewa, says that to expand sovereignty, the land base focus on education, research and public outreach. New The Utah Museum of Natural History has American has to be expanded. ''To purchase land only from tribe courses will include indigenous issues and the environ- Indian footwear up to 800 years old. Most are plain hide members doesn't expand sovereignty. We have to come ment, ethnobotany (the plant lore of indigenous cultures) construction. Some are fringed with remnants of quill- to grasp with it and accommodate growth on the reserva- and traditional ecological knowledge. The first new classes work; tions . . . We are not as isolated and uneducated as we once begin in spring 2007. A 1555 Frenchman describes women’s moccasins were. We have lawyers; we have political rights and a spe- SUNY will also will create a minor: Native Americans from the St. Lawrence River and Great Lakes region with cial political status. No longer do we allow encroachment and the Environment. “fancy work and rich colors” decorated with porcupine within our own boundaries.'' — The Post-Standard quillwork, shells, stones, seeds, insects and various animal Ron His Horse is Thunder, chairman of the Standing parts; Rock Sioux Tribe, agreed with Davis. ''The treaties are the Convention sees Early moccasin construction has subtle differences, yet recognition of tribal rights, not gifts.'' He also says that the various tribes could be recognized by their footprints: federal blood quantum for tribal membership will lead to donations, youth programs Through contact with Europeans and other tribes, deco- tribal extermination. "It's not blood but culture and lan- CALIFORNIA — The National Congress of American rations and "trademark" images grew more individualized; guage which determines a tribe's sovereignty. Without the Indians (NCAI) has concluded its national convention in Many moccasins shared special images given to the language you can't know 100 percent of the culture — in Sacramento. This year, the NCAI established the Youth owner by his spirit helper during a vision; the language is the culture. Every sovereignty is recog- Ambassador Leadership Program which recognizes the The Comanche would tie small medicine bundles on nized by its language, government, membership and estab- strong leadership skills of American Indian youngsters. their moccasins or leggings to help them travel safely; lished boundaries. Who ceases to have any one of these "Native youth are collaborating in ways that will benefit Moccasins might also referred to bands or tribes. For will find termination.'' all of us in the future, and this program will only enhance unclear reasons, the Siksika were called Blackfoot, and the His Horse is Thunder also warned members that citi- the way in which they coordinate their efforts to improve Sihasapa (members of the Teton Sioux) became known as zens must have faith in the tribal government. "There is an the lives of their peers," said NCAI president Joe Garcia. Blackfoot Sioux; internal attack — Indian against Indian. If we don't protect Each year, one male and one female will be selected to Moccasins are often given as gifts to honor an indi- sovereignty, we will see termination.'' act as the public face for the NCAI's youth commission. vidual; — Indian Country Today Meet this year's ambassadors: And they are frequently the first gift given to newborn Patricia Carter, Nez Perce, is a sophomore at Northwest babies. Yup'ik diva dances once more Indian College. "The implementation of this new program Like all artists, American Indians continually respond is exciting. Our strength is our diversity within the leader- to their environment, combine the traditional with the new ALASKA — The Egan Center was packed for the ship program," Carter said. "We all have various ideas and drumming and dance showcase during the Alaska and seek their own individuality. have the drive and passion to implement new initiatives A new exhibit, “Sole Stories: American Indian Federation of Natives Convention. Many — perhaps hun- such as creating a multimedia campaign to fight drug and dreds — were turned away at the door. Footwear,” opened Oct. 27 at the Heard Museum in alcohol abuse and push for stronger possession laws. We Phoenix. Using modern shoes from accomplished Indian Performers representing Alutiiq, Inupiat, Yup'ik and can educate other youth about NCAI and Indian Country Southeast Indian traditions took their turns, and then a sur- artists and American Indian shoes from the museum initiatives." collection, the display celebrates this important part of prise: 87-year old Mary Ann Sundown planned to dance. Quintin Lopez, Tohono O'odham, is a high school As the beloved "Dance Diva" from the Yukon-Kuskokwim American Indian culture. senior. "For the next two years as a representative, I will — The Heard Museum Delta hobbled onto the stage, bent and slow, cheers and express my true feelings and those of the young," Lopez whistles from a thousand or more fans shook the roof. She said. "They should be heard. I will do more with Native donned her fur headpiece and gripped her dance fans, sit- youth and have them be more outspoken about who they Sampson takes pride in ting in a chair to perform. are and where they come from." being American Indian Mary Ann's coordination, grace, charm, and humor Meet the under-ambassadors: INDIANA — All of his life, Kelvin Sampson has heard showed through, and at the end of each song, she struggled Marrisa Corpuz, Tlingit-Haida, is a freshman at the same question. "People would look at me, and they'd to her feet for the final choruses. Her performance includ- University of Alaska Southeast. "This is a wonderful go, 'What are you?'" Sampson said. "I can't tell you how ed two comic numbers associated with Sundown: the opportunity for me to reach out to youth on a national many times I've been asked that." "Mosquito Song," which includes hilarious swatting and level and a personal level. I am very excited to see the Sampson, a Lumbee Indian and basketball coach at itching pantomimes; and the "Cigarette Song," in which issues that we will be dealing with and to assist in creating Indiana University, used to be offended by the question. the performers try to imitate the elegant puffing of movie solutions," Corpuz said. "I know that I am working with Now he has fun with it. "I started asking back, 'What are stars and wind up coughing. three wonderful Native youths and with the emergence of you?'" Sampson said. "But that's why it's important to have Sundown's set closed with a tribute piece to her grand- all our individual strengths, we will make a difference and a strong identity and know who you are." children, her trademark laugh and an expression of won- impact on Indian nations. I can't wait to get out and hear Sampson was recently presented with an American dering love as she looked back at her family — some in the voices of the Indian youth of America. I can assure you Indian robe at the Indiana Native American Education diapers — in front of the stage. that we will represent Indian youth across the nation to the Conference. He told the audience that they are role mod- Before leaving, Mary Ann told the crowd in Yup'ik, best of our capabilities." els. "It's important for kids to see people who look like through a translator, how happy she was to be there. How Nick Stranger, Confederated Tribes of the Colville them succeed." she had lost her ability to walk for a while but it had Reservation, is a high school senior. "I look forward to this Sampson's own role models include basketball coaches returned. How she had fallen off a four-wheeler while opportunity to learn more about politics and the political John Thompson, Nolan Richardson and John Chaney. "I berry-picking but been unharmed. "She says someone's process in Indian Country," Stranger said. "I've always related to those guys early and often, because they looked looking out for her," the interpreter said, "and that's God." been active in sports so this is something new that I can more like me than the other guys," Sampson said. " . . . — Anchorage Daily News do. I'm interested to learn more about American Indian Now it's important that I do well, the right way." issues." — The Indianapolis Star American Indian activist remembered — The Native Times CALIFORNIA — Humboldt State University has New documentary dedicated a room to Vine Deloria Jr., an American Indian Columbus Day may lose holiday status examines dwindling Indian lands scholar, author, teacher and activist. Mr. Deloria has writ- MINNESOTA — Oct. 9, 2006, was the last time Duluth ten more than 20 books including "Custer Died for Your MONTANA — new film, American Indian Homelands: employees got Columbus Day off as a holiday. The city's Matters of Truth, Honor and Dignity Immemorial, focuses Sins," which made him a national figure in the American five unions told Mayor Herb Bergson they would rather Indian rights movement. He has been described as “the on the loss of tribal lands through federal policy and how take another day off than one honoring Columbus. So, it effects American Indians today. The film was viewed most eloquent and prolific writer in Indian voice opposing Bergson proclaimed the second Monday in October as a U.S. colonial policies in the 20th century.” Time Magazine by American Indians and non-Indians before its release. day to honor the Indigenous instead of a man whose lega- Among the comments: "The Indian focus groups that we also named him as one of the 10 most influential theo- cy is historically contentious. "We can't honor a murderer," logians of the 20th century. “He’s like the Martin Luther showed it to absolutely loved it and thought every Indian Bergson said. He called Columbus a slave trader and tyrant should see it. They thought it should be longer," said King for American Indians,” said HSU Native American and suggested that American Indians organize boycotts of studies Professor Joseph Giovannetti. Mr. Deloria's room Cris Stainbrook, president of the Indian Land Tenure stores and dealerships that hold Columbus Day sales. Foundation in Little Canada, Minn. is located in Haskell's Multicultural Center. — Duluth News Tribune — The Eureka Reporter — Billings Gazette

November 24, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Photo Gallery Page 15 Third annual veterans powwow celebrated at Kinross Recreation Center

Flag carriers prepare to post their flags.

Photos by Brenda Austin

Left, John Perrault carrying the Mackinac Band staff and head veteran dancer Paul Yarnell with an eagle staff lead the after- noon grand entry.

Powwow participants dancing during an intertribal dance.

Marsha Nolan-Ailing working on her jewelry while powwow par- ticipants visited the different craft tables set up in the hallways.

The third annual Honoring Our Veterans Powwow was held Nov. 11 at the Kinross Recreation Center in Kincheloe, Mich. Crafters had tables displayed in the hallways while families helped each other with last minute regalia adjustments in Fancy shawl dancer Daraka McLeod dancing in honor of veterans. preparation for the afternoon grand entry. A potluck feast was offered at meal time. Page 16 • November 24, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Photo Gallery The Sault Tribe News • November 24, 2006 • Page 17

People lined up in their vehicles inside the Sanderson Air Field hanger in Sault Ste. Marie to get Russ Payment happy that this year's shot is now a thing of the past. Mary Sauro, employed with Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan Fisheries, sporting a bandaid where their flu shots. a nurse gave her a flu shot.

Flu shot clinics held around community Photos by Brenda Austin & Coast Guard reservist OS2 Nate Bryan

Left: Mary Ann Stott, a Sault Tribe community health diabetes nurse educator, fills syringes as the cars keep rolling. Above: Cars stretched from the hanger door out to the street in front of the airport. Right: Andrea Kelps getting her flu shot at the LSSU Norris Center while her two-year-old daughter, LSSU nursing student, Natalie Evans, helps people with the Jade Teneyck, sits in her lap. registration process. Below: Devin Driedric gives Peggy Clement her flu shot at the Norris The fourth annual community flu clinics were judged a Center. success despite the blustery winter weather. Six sites in Chip- pewa County were activated for providing flu vaccinations to residents of Chippewa County. Over 3,000 vaccinations were administered during the clinics, conducted from 2-7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2. Several agencies including Chippewa County Health Depart- ment, Lake Superior State University Public Safety and Nursing Programs, War Memorial Hospital, Sault Tribe Health Center, United States Coast Guard, Bay Mills Tribal Health Center, Northern Urgent Care Clinic, Drummond Island Clinic, Chip- pewa County Emergency Management, American Red Cross, Community Emergency Response Team, Sault Ste. Marie City Auxiliary Police and many area volunteers participated in mak- ing the clinics a success. Flu clinic locations included the LSSU Norris Center, the Tom Sauro, Sault Tribe Community Health, volunteered Bay Mills Resort Horizons Center, Northern Urgent Care Clinic, with the Chippewa County Health Department and helped Sault Health Adolescent Care Center, Drummond Island Town- direct traffic into the airport hanger. ship Hall and a drive-through clinic at the airport hangar at Sanderson Air Field in Sault Ste. Marie. Page 18 Photo Gallery November 24, 2006 •The Sault Tribe News New gate dedicated at ancestral memorial

A momentary break in the clouds allows the sun to illuminate the gilt highlights of the new gate of the ancient burial ground site at Brady Park in Sault Ste. Marie. The gate was created by the hands and minds of Bill Morrison and Cecil Pavlat.

After hundreds hours of labor- ing with hammers, tongs, chisels, fire and steel, a beautiful new, hand-forged gate stands as a con- stant, silent tribute to the ways of the Anishinaabe ancestors buried on the hill of Brady Park in Sault Ste. Marie. The richly ornate gate, dedicated last Nov. 1 with standard traditional rites, is made of steel and features symbolic likenesses of arrows, spears, deer antlers and plants. “We wanted something fit- ting,” said Bill Morrison, black- smith and JKL. Bahweting Public School Academy art instructor. Cecil Pavlat, Sault Tribe repatria- tion specialist, helped Morrison in designing and building the gate. The gate replaced a plain, barred steel gate. An equally sym- bolic arch over the gate was put in place in the summer of 2005. Morrison explained the arch rep- Above, gate handles resemble whitetail deer antlers. Details of the gate's ornamental bars, fashioned after arrows. resents feminine arts while the gates represent masculine con- cerns. All features represent fac- ets of the ways of Anishinaabek ancestors as well as Anishinaabe spiritual and worldly views prior to European contact. The idea for a symbolic gate surfaced about two years ago. Pavlat, knowing Morrison to be a first-rate blacksmith with his own forge and shop, asked him to take on the project. Construction of the gate took about six months. Morrison, originally from Milford, Mich., learned the arts and sciences of blacksmiths under the guidance of Russell Johnson of Strongs Corners. He contin- ued studying the craft in Maine where he also learned about early American hardware. He worked on a gate for the governor of New Mexico in 1980. He had about four years of apprentice time. “As an apprentice, you work for free to learn the trade,” he laughed. All ornamentation on the gate was formed by hand. Detail of corner shows one of the spearheads of the gate trim. November 24, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News People Page 19 Barbeaux retires, Stork Report... Gunnar Matthew Pollman parents of their new son, Gavin (Owaasisee) Robert recognized for service was born McLean. “I’ve been there long enough,” at night than I did running the gas to Jeffrey Gavin was said Barbeaux. “Its time to let the station all day,” he said. “I’d run Pollman and born on Sept. younger ones have at it.” the gas station all day, then fished Whitney 5, 2006, at Born in Sturgeon Bay, Wisc., afterward at night.” He moved his Colmer on Parkwest and raised in the fishing town of family to DeTour after the 1985 Oct. 14, 2006, Medical Fairport, Mich., Barbeaux began fishing agreement altered the at 7:45 p.m. Center in his career in fishing in 1970, back tribal fishery. at Marquette Knoxville, before American Indian fishing The Conservation Committee General Tenn. He rights were acknowledged by the sets regulations and oversees Hospital. He weighed seven state. In his early years as a fish- Sault Tribe tribal fishing, hunt- weighed six pounds, 12 ounces, pounds, six ounces, and was 20 erman, it became clear he would ing and gathering operations and and was 18.5 inches in length. inches in length. He joins the fam- also need to become a tribal activ- developments and “argue with the Grandparents are Ann Pollman ily with brother, James, and sister, ist and demand the state allow state.” and Mike Ferguson of Sault Ste. Justine. him to exercise his right to fish. While retiring from the com- Marie and Todd and Sandy Davis Grandparents are Kevin and While this proved to be gainful in mittee, Barbeaux plans to make of Hulbert. Siblings are Andrew Carol McLean of Jeddo, originally the long run, it did have setbacks himself available to them as a Wood, Madyson and Quynton from St. Ignace, Michael and such as when he was arrested for consultant and remain active in Pollman. Beverly Jurzysta of Jeddo, and Nancy Jurzysta of Athens, Tenn. By Rick Smith fishing in Bay de Noc, his fishing the fishery. Isabelle Allyn Benoit was Great-grandmother is Aimee Sylvester “Butch” Barbeaux gear was confiscated and he was Barbeaux said he wanted to born Aug. Tilford of Port Huron, Mich. She was recognized on the evening of taken to court. express his gratitude to those 22, 2006, at is originally from St. Ignace. Nov. 8 for over 20 years of ser- Barbeaux’s first boat was who planned and helped with the 1:43 p.m. vice as he retires from the Sault 14 feet in length, he gradually retirement party, including the at Sparrow Gordon Tribe Conservation Committee. acquired bigger boats and today drum. He also wanted to thank Hospital in William He was honored at the Kewadin owns a 51-foot trap net vessel everyone for the all of the gifts Lansing, Mich. Alden was Casino and Convention Center and, at one time, operated a gas presented to him at the party. Bella weighed born Oct. 19, with a banquet following a com- station in Fairport along with fish- seven pounds, 2006, at 10:46 mittee meeting. ing. “I made more money fishing two ounces a.m. weighing and was 20 nine pounds, inches in four ounces Master Sergeant Salter length. and was 21 Proud parents are Troy and inches in Leslie (nee Brookes) Benoit. length. He was born at Genesys retires fromTraining Academy, U.S. where she AirOperations Force Support Squadron in Bella has one big sister Brooke, Regional Medical Center in Grand again received the distinguished September 1995 as chief informa- two Boxers, Izzo and Rock, and Blanc, Mich. His mother is Sault graduate award. tion management. She was also they all reside in Charlotte, Mich. Tribe member Jenny Rose Alden MSgt. Salter completed basic an Airman Leadership School Paternal grandparents are Barb and father is Dennis Jo Alden, training at Lackland Air Force instructor, assigned to the 20th Christie, from the Sault, Mel and both of Flint, Mich. Base (AFB) in Texas in March Mission Support Squadron, Barb Benoit, also from the Sault. Proud sister is Caitlin Rose 1984. Following her graduation 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw AFB in Maternal grandparents are Alden. Grandparents are Bernice from technical school, she was South Carolina. She assumed her Arthur and Barb Brookes from Price of Gulliver, Mich., Isaac assigned to the 81st Component current duties as an instructor in Lansing, Mich. Peaine of Newberry, Mich., Rick Repair Squadron, Bentwaters February 2000. and Kathy Granger of McMillan, Royal AFB, United Kingdom, Sgt. Salter's military awards Darcy Robert and Kathleen and Dennis and Mary Jo Alden of as an administration specialist, and decorations include the Marie McLean are the proud Fenton, Mich. where she received senior Mentoug Medal with two Sayles-Gordon united in marriage airman below the zone. Oak Clusters, Air Force In 1987, MSgt. Salter trans- Commendation Medal with On Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006, ferred to the 319th Operational three Oak clusters, Air Force Carrie Gordon was united in Maintenance Squadron at Grand Outstanding Unit Award with five marriage to Richard Sayles at Courtesy of The St. Ignace Forks AFB in North Dakota as Oak clusters, Air Force Good the Zion Lutheran Church in St. News an assistant noncommissioned Conduct Medal with six Oak Ignace, Mich. Maid of honor Master Sergeant Jacquelyn officer in charge, technical clusters, National Defense Service was Tracey Boileau, friend of the J. Salter recently retired from administration. She was then Medal and the Southwest Asia bride. Her attendants were Sissi the U.S. Air Force as a Master reassigned to the 35th Mission Service Medal with a Bronze Star. Ouillette, sister of the groom, Sergeant. A 1981 graduate of Support Squadron, Georgia AFB MSgt. Salter completed a Renee Baker, cousin of the bride Engadine High School, she is the in California, where she per- year's tour of duty in Korea from and Tracy Sayles, cousin of the daughter of Mary and Jack Salter formed numerous duties, ending May 27, 2004, to May 30, 2005, groom, and flower girl Kylee of Gould City. with noncommissioned officer in after which she was assigned to Johnson, cousin of the groom. MSgt. Salter is a gradu- charge (NCOIC) of wing adminis- Davis-Monathan AFB in Arizona. Best man was Ray Sayles, ate of the Noncommissioned tration, 35th Fighter Wing. As an instructor, she was at Lajes who is brother of the groom. Officer Preparatory Course and In September 1992, MSgt. Field in the Azores, then went to Groomsmen were Troy Leveille, the Noncommissioned Officer Salter was reassigned to Shaw Fort Meade, Md., to teach classes. Eric Baker and John Fountain, Leadership School, where she AFB in South Carolina, serving as MSgt. Salter has one son, Tyler all friends of the groom. Ring received a distinguished gradu- the NCOIC of the 309th Fighter Baldwin, 16, who lives with her bearer was Lucas Sayles, nephew of the Sault. ate award. She is also a graduate Squadron orderly room, and in Vail, Ariz. of the groom. Ushers were Galen The groom is employed with of the Noncommissioned Officer was then reassigned to the 20th Kinney, friend of the groom, and DTE Energy of the Sault and the Jesse Gordon, son of the bride. bride is employed with the Sault Tribe member 2006 president of Michigan Association of Realtors Richard is the son of Ray and Tribe of Chippewa Indians Elder Joce Sayles of St. Ignace. Carrie Services in the Sault, they will is the daughter of Dorothy Cobb reside in Brimley, Mich. Golf tourney donates to Special Olympics

The 2006 President of the Michigan Association of Realtors, Cathy Sherman Bittrick, is a Sault Tribe member. She is photographed (above left) with Chairman Aaron Payment at the Detroit Chamber meetings on Mackinac Island. “My mother, Maxine Smith (nee Howick) was from St. Ignace, but passed away when I was ten years old in 1957. My father was James Howick of Alpena, Mich., but also passed away in 1983. It wasn’t until my stepmother, Marie Potter, also of St. Ignace, passed away in 1995 that I found out where to send the birth and death certificates that Submitted by Laura Aikens I’d been gathering for years." Marie's brother and sister-in-law are David and Fidele Potter of St. Above, Special Olympian John MacMaster presenting a Ignace. "We were pleased to find our mother was one half Chippewa and we are one quarter. We check for $1,000 on behalf of the Skip Palmer Memorial Golf have now been enrolled in the tribe for eleven years. My youngest brother, Pat (above right) was Tournament to Laura Aikens EUP Special Olympic Area 35 direc- just married on Nov. 11 in Cocoa, Fla. He and his wife, Lyn, paid tribute to our Native American tor. This year, EUP Special Olympics has received a total of heritage by asking our oldest brother, Jim, to officiate a tribal ceremony in their garden." Cathy $1,655 from this memorial to assist athletes in the EUP bowling lives in Grand Rapids, Mich., with her husband, Barry, where she is the broker/owner of RE/MAX program. There are currently a total of 60 bowlers in St. Ignace, SunQuest Realty." Newberry and Sault Ste. Mare. EWS Page 20 N NOVEMBER 24, 2006 • THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS Tribes sign treaty to protect the St. Marys River –Continued from page 1 Chief Dean Sayers from Chairperson Aaron Payment, Bachewana First Nation said, "I said, "We are pledging to work am really excited that we have together with other tribal com- committed to take action to make munities to make sure that we those accountable for decisions protect our water which is the they make regarding the St. lifeblood of our Mother Earth. It Marys River. We have a com- is our responsibility to not only mitment to take action, now we protect it, but to work together as have to put it to work, that is the Anishinaabe. Our brothers and next challenge. The St. Marys sisters across the river don’t yet River is a historical fishing vil- have the political clout that we lage for us, we have a village on have and so we are going to lend Whitefish Island in the middle of whatever support we have to help the river and our fisherman still them as well. It is in all of our depend on fishing to some extent best interests to protect and clean for sustenance and it is unfor- the water." tunate that the water is in such The four nations are uniquely poor condition that we have been able to influence other govern- fishing in other areas away from ments to respond and take action St. Marys such as Gros Cap and because of their inherent sover- Whitefish Bay. I would like to eignty. This effort will reaffirm Chief Lyle Sayers, Garden River First Nation, Council member Vice President Terry Carrick, think that the powers that be on the spirit of friendship, coopera- Bay Mills Indian Community, Sault Tribe Chairperson Aaron Payment, and Chief Dean Sayers, both sides of the border, whether tion and pledged commitment to Batchewana First Nation, sign a treaty to protect the waters of the Great Lakes as Unit I Board they be provincial, federal or work together to secure a healthy Representative Cathy Abramson and Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Chairman Frank state, once they see this pact they future for the Great Lakes, Ettawageshik watch. Photo by Brenda Austin will be more inclined to fund including the St. Marys River, bordering the St. Marys River political subdivisions and agen- Sault, Mich., or Sault, Ont., but the clean up. I spoke to the pro- under the tribal and first nations and to restore and maintain the cies, to abide by existing com- the bottom line is it’s an inter- vincial government recently and Great Lakes Water Accord, signed chemical, physical and biological mitments to revitalize, preserve national waterway. It is a great encouraged them to fund initia- Nov. 23, 2004; and that the four integrity of the river waters. In and protect the waters of the St. feeling that we are setting a goal tives that would fund the clean up nations’ mutual interests regard- order to achieve this objective, Mary’s River; and encourage the to accomplish this as a whole, our of the river on the Ontario side. ing the St. Marys River are bet- all four tribes formed a collabora- governments of Canada and the four nations. We haven’t worked The Minister of Finance was in ter served when their efforts and tive agreement to use maximum United States, and their respec- together in many years, we are all our area and asked us what we influence are united to serve a efforts to develop programs and tive political subdivisions and too busy with our own issues but thought money should be spent common goal. practices necessary for a better agencies, to develop additional it is nice to see that we can come on in the next few years from the Terry Carrick, vice-chair of the understanding of the St. Marys programs and practices to achieve together on this important issue." provincial coffers and I suggested Bay Mills Band of Chippewa In- River and its ecosystem; and those results. According to the agreement, that the river be a priority. I think dians, said, "This is an importent eliminate or reduce the discharge Chief Lyle Sayers from the the four tribal nations also seek to the municipality of Sault, Ont., is step, everybody working together of toxic substances and introduc- Garden River First Nation said, form a tribal and first nation joint also encouraging the province to to get the river system cleaned up. tion of invasive species into the "I believe with the signing of commission. The commission will step up to the plate as well. Both It's a commitment from each tribe river. this agreement we will be bet- be comprised of one representa- our countries have the resources and the first nations, we will make The four nations’ goal is to ter off as a whole in negotiating tive of each of the four nations and money to clean up St. Marys it happen together." work collectively to influence the with federal governments on both to facilitate open communication River. With a little encourage- The purpose of this conven- governments of the United States sides of the border to clean up the between and coordination among ment from this consortium I think tion was to unite the efforts and and Canada, and their respective bed of the river. We can blame each of our nations. we will see some action." influence of the four tribal nations St. Ignace casino opens

– Continued from page 1 stemmed from a recent announce- "We would like to thank all the ment on Nov. 8, indicating the contractors that made this beauti- tribe was following through with ful facility possible. On behalf a lawsuit to settle a disagree- of the team members here at ment with the federal government the Shores Casino and Hotel over whether a portion of land on we would also like to thank the which the Tribe built its new St. chairman and the board of direc- Ignace casino and hotel, is eligible tors for our beautiful new facil- for gaming. The space originally ity. We would also like to thank designated as the gaming floor Tony Goetz for his hard work and of the casino is ineligible for Ground breaking for the Mackinac Straits Hospital. A dedication for this facility over the gambling and is currently being ground breaking was held on Nov. 1 for new joint hospital proposed for St. Ignace. The Mackinac years. I would like to thank all the utilized for entertainment. Straits Hospital Board has authorized excavation to begin this fall, which would shave six months managers and team members for Chairperson Aaron Payment from construction and open the hospital doors as early as October 2008. St. Ignace Mayor Paul doing an outstanding job — each stated, "We are confident, that Grondin, left, Mackinac Island Medical Center board representative Walter North, who is also and every one of them makes this eventually we are going to have a member of the Mackinac Straits Hospital board, project architect Greg Koenig of URS, Sault facility a special place to work," slots on this side of the casino and Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians board members Fred Paquin and Keith Massaway, Tribal added Shores Casino Manager then we will have a beautiful large Chairman Aaron Payment (without a hat), Mackinac Straits Hospital Board Chairman Ron Mitchell, Darcy Chase. entertainment venue…St. Ignace, Michigan Lieutenant Governor John Cherry, 107th District Representative Gary McDowell, former Mayor Paul Grondin also since we've constructed this has Michigan Attorney General Frank Kelley, and Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Mitch served as a guest speaker and actually been our saving grace. Irwin took part in the impromptu ground breaking. Photo courtesy of The St. Ignace News stated, "I want to congratulate the Some of our smaller markets are tribal board of directors, Chair- down a little bit but St. Ignace man Payment, and Directors Keith has been up 8 to 11 percent, so What you need to know about the flu Massaway and Fred Paquin. This we definitely invested in the right Influenza is more than a bad vaccinated. The Health Dept. is offering is a beautiful complex. . . the community in St. Ignace." cold. It is a very serious and high- Adults over the age of 50, and the following clinics: tribe is the largest employer in the Unit III Representative Fred Pa- ly contagious disease. Each year all pregnant women should be Chippewa County Health eastern Upper Peninsula and that's quin reiterated, "We will be hav- over 114,000 people are hospital- vaccinated against the flu. Any Department (please enter in going to be good for the people in ing slots in here, it will happen, ized and 36,000 people die from adult who cares for an infant through Avery Square) this area . . . the city and the tribe nothing that the tribe has done complications of the flu. Children under six months of age and any Dec. 5, 3-6 p.m. have always had a good relation- over the years has come easy, who are less than five years old, of the following should be vacci- Rudyard area schools ship, a good working relationship everything we've done has been are as likely to be hospitalized as nated against the flu: Nov. 30, 3-5 p.m. with each other and (the city man- a battle." Unit III Representative the elderly for flu related com- • Adults over the age of 50 Brimley area schools ager) and I are committed to en- Keith Massaway also added, "We plications. In fact, flu puts more • Pregnant women Dec. 6, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. children in the hospital than any • All health care providers The cost for kids is $7; please sure that continues. So, on behalf will work as hard as we possibly other vaccine-preventable disease. • All adults who care for infants bring insurance card if covered. of the city council and the city of can to make sure that this (portion Flu vaccine is a good idea for any under six months of age. Adult’s flu shots are $20, or St. Ignace, congratulations for this of the complex) does become a child over the age of six months. • Any adult with chronic disease coverage through Medicare. Call complex, it is really beautiful." gaming operation." For more de- In addition to those between the such as diabetes or asthma. the Chippewa County Health Speakers at the event also ad- tails regarding the lawsuit, please ages of six months and five years, • Any adult or child who does not Department at (906) 635-3572 if dressed the land concerns regard- see story on page 2. all high risk children should be wish to get the flu. you have any questions. ing gaming at the facility which November 24, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Health & Obits Page 21 Health screenings are a vital part Wild game cooking demonstration planned of good health for your child With the hunting season com- television across southern Michi- Submitted by Tonya Joss surements opment or behavior sometimes ing to a close and meat stocking gan on the ABC affiliates. Do you have questions or con- • Blood pressure check worry parents. By providing infor- up in your freezer, you may stop The beauty of his cooking is cerns about your child’s health? • Needed immunizations mation about anticipated changes and wonder what to do with all in its simplicity. He believes that Have you ever wondered if Johnny • Nutrition history in a child’s physical, emotional the meat or wishing you had some cooking is not hard, nor should it is acting appropriately for his age, • Hearing and vision checks and psychological development, new recipes to try. be. According to his rule book, or if Emily is on target develop- dental check you and your health care provider On Dec. 12, at 6 p.m., local cheating is perfectly OK if you get mentally? If you or your children • Blood lead testing and check can help alleviate parental con- author Dan Donarski will be shar- the desired results on the table. are under the age of 21 and have for iron cerns and promote confidence in ing some of his favorite recipes Each of his recipes can be done Medicaid, it may be time for a • Health education and guidance parenting skills. Yearly checks for wild game at the Sault Tribe over a fire, on the grill at home, well-child screening. This health on developmental issues, accident can continue through age 20 and Niigaanagiizhik Cultural Center- or in the oven or stove top. Rarely check-up can find problems you prevention and parenting skills can be scheduled at your doctor’s across from the powwow grounds. do his recipes take longer than 20 may not know about such as lead • Important referrals office or the county health depart- While Donarski will be using minutes to cook, and the prepara- poisoning or hearing and vision Children on Medicaid or ment. Come with questions and domestic meats and farm-raised tion time is often much less. problems. Early treatment may Healthy Kids are eligible for at discuss findings on this well-child fish because he is unwilling to As a travel writer, Donarski prevent you and your child from least 10 free health check-ups dur- exam. Call (906) 635-3572 for give up his freezer, everything he has had the opportunity to work getting really sick later. Check-ups ing the first two years of life. This more information or to schedule an cooks will be done as if it were with noted chefs. He has taken include: coincides with the immunization appointment. Special clinics have wild game. Which, you are go- their recipes and simplified them, • Head to toe exam schedule and also gives parents been scheduled for November and ing to find, doesn’t take a rocket while still retaining their taste • Health history a chance to ask questions or get December for your convenience. scientist to figure out, are virtually and texture. His travels have taken • Developmental testing (up to extra education and guidance in Your child’s health may depend on the same. Except that wild game is him around the globe; many of age 5) the early years of a child’s life. it! better for you. The menu for sam- the recipes are influenced by the • Height, weight and head mea- Normal changes in a child’s devel- pling will include steamship round countries he has visited. Caribbe- beef for venison, wild mushroom an, African, Italian, Mexican and sauce made from chanterelles and French influences come shining Hospice; more than just a place moral mushrooms, walleye and through his simple recipes. Throughout our lives, all of dying persons and their loved • Approximately 400,000 hos- Salmon, chicken for pheasant, One other feature of his cook- us encounter difficult and chal- ones when a cure is not possible. pice volunteers contribute more and a root vegetable medley in ing is that it's good for you. Using lenging situations. Most of us can Hospice and palliative care than 18 million hours per year. rosemary. very little in the way of oil or remember someone who helped puts a “face” on quality end-of- • Hospice and palliative care is For the last five years Donarski butter, his sauces never overpower during those times — a grand- life care — the faces of nurses, an option for those with illnesses has been a headline performer and the main star of the plate, rather parent, a special teacher, even a doctors, social workers, spiritual other than cancer, including HIV/ seminar speaker at the Midwest’s they compliment it. You won’t be stranger who became a friend. caregivers, homecare aides and AIDS and dementia. top sporting and travel shows. He witnessing any deep-frying either, The recollections of these “faces volunteers who provide services • Professionally-trained staff has been featured in the cook- as in his words, “You may as well of caring” bring comfort and calm and support to families during one help to facilitate communication ing sections of the Detroit Free deep-fry shoe leather.” in the midst of crisis. of life’s most challenging times. between family members about Press, Detroit News and the Grand To RSVP call the All-In-One Yet when recalling end-of-life Facts you should know: advance care planning, end-of-life Rapids Press. Additionally, his Fitness Center at (906) 635-4935 situations of those we love, many • More people choose hospice wishes and decision making. cooking talents have been seen on ext. 51003 by Dec. 1. of us have different recollections. and palliative care each year. The • Studies have shown that hos- Presseau and Zalewski announce engagement These memories may include the National Hospice and Palliative pice and palliative care directly This is a correction Ferris State University hurt on the face of a loved one in Care Organization reports that address the concerns that many from the Nov. 3 edition in 2002 and is currently pain; the sorrow on the face of a there are more than 4,000 hospice people have about dying, which of The Sault Tribe News. employed at “Spa in the family member who did not get programs in the United States, include being in pain and being a Dean and Bonita Valley” in Hunt Valley, the opportunity to say goodbye and these programs cared for burden on family. Presseau of Cheboygan Md., as a nail techni- to a dying relative; the stress on more than 1.2 million people last • The majority of families wish to announce the cian. the faces of those making difficult year. whose loved one was cared for by engagement of their Chad is a 2003 gradu- decisions about end-of-life choic- • For 25 years, hospice has hospice overwhelmingly support daughter Jennifer ate from Ferris State es without guidance or support. been a fully covered benefit under their decision to choose hospice Elizabeth Preseau to University. He is project November is National Hospice Medicare. Hospice is also covered care; the most common statement Chad Anthony Zalewski, engineer from Cherry and Palliative Care Month. This by Medicaid, most private insur- heard is, “we wish we had chosen both of Cockeysville, Md. Hill Construction in Jessup, Md. month, professionals and volun- ance plans, HMOs and other man- hospice sooner.” Chad’s parents are Anthony Their wedding will take place teers work to raise awareness of aged care organizations. For more information, call and Antoinette Zalewski of July 7, 2007, at St. Mary’s St. this invaluable system of care. • Hospice and palliative care Hospice of Chippewa County at Cheboygan. Charles Catholic Church in Those who provide hospice and can take place in a variety of set- (906) 253-3151. Jen and Chad are both 1999 Cheboygan. palliative care offer pain and tings, including private homes, graduates of Cheboygan High Jen is a member of the Sault symptom control, dignity, spiri- hospitals, nursing homes and School. Jen graduated from Tribe. tual and emotional care for both assisted living facilities. —Walking on— LeRoy Mills of St. Ignace as four nieces and six nephews held Nov. 8 at St. Ignatius Church William (Bill) Patrick Brady, McCafferty of Okemos, Mich.; passed away on Sunday, Nov. 5, also survive LeRoy. with Fr. Jim Williams and Deacon a former Nancy (Ward) Staffeld of 2006, at his home surrounded by He was preceded in death Don Olmstead officiating. Burial long-time resi- Dansville, Mich.; Colleen (Irv) family and friends after a nine- by his step-grandparents, his of his remains will be in St. dent of Sault Gossman of Mason, Mich.; and year battle with Parkinson Plus father LeRoy Mills, his mother Ignatius Cemetery. Ste. Marie, Janet Mouw of Dansville, Mich; Disease. and stepfather Susan and Adrian Dodson Funeral Home assisted passed away 12 grandchildren, Kara, Marty, LeRoy was born Feb. 14, 1938, Cheeseman, his sister Faye Marie the family with arrangements. at his home Kristin, Mike, Jeff, Doug, Lisa, in Escanaba, Mich., to LeRoy Cheeseman, his mother and in Dansville, Carrie, Loren, Angela, Hannah, and Susan (Anthony) Mills. He father-in-law Martha and Pooch Rita Ann Goudreau, 69 of Mich., after and Will; nine great-grandchil- was raised in Gros Cap, Mich. by Tamlyn, sister-in-law Linda Salem, Oregon died on Nov. 2, a courageous dren; and several nieces and his step-grandparents Elwin and Tamlyn Novenske, and brother-in- 2006 in Salem. She was born battle with nephews. He is also survived by Mabel Cheeseman. He attended law Michael Tamlyn. Jan. 11, 1937 in Rexton, Mich., prostate cancer a very close and special sister, school in Gros Cap and graduated LeRoy worked in St. Ignace at to Wilbur “Buck” Goudreau and and severe heart problems sur- Margaret Kamm, of Englewood, from LaSalle High School class of Saul’s Department Store, Pemble Neila Goudreau. She is survived 1956. Brothers, and general construc- by her two children, William rounded by his loving and devot- Fla.; and his faithful dog, Ginger. LeRoy is survived by his wife tion. He began working for the and Kimberly Anderson, Salem, ed family on Nov. 9, 2006. He was preceded in death by his of 46 years, Prudence (Tamlyn) Detroit Free Press in 1973 with Oregon and Robin Higgins, Bill was born Sept. 14, 1921 parents, John and Anne; three Mills. His children: Daniel and the circulation department as a Pawtucket, R.I., siblings, Peter in Sault Ste. Marie. He graduated brothers, Jack, Leo, and Dick; and Theresa Mills of Portage, Jeanne traveling sales representative. and Barbara Goudreau, Florence, from Sault High School with the dog, Pele. and Mel Flynn of Cadillac, David In 1998 after 25 years with the Alabama; Mary Salter, Gould class of 1938. He worked with His wish for cremation has and Kim Mills of St. Ignace newspaper, LeRoy retired because City; and Wilbur “Pud” and the Soo Carbide Company before taken place. A memorial service and Kincheloe, and Cindy and of his health. Kathy Goudreau, Northville; and owning several small businesses, will be held at St. Isaac Jogues Eric Bauknecht of St. Ignace, He was a life member of the two grandchildren, Steven and including the Marshall Motel in Church in Spring 2007. The date 10 grandchildren, Ryan, Aaron, Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Samantha. She was preceded in Grayling, Mich. Bill and his wife and time of the memorial service Allyson, Courtney, Travis, David, and very active at St. Ignatius death by her parents. A memo- of 63 years, Katy, enjoyed the will be announced at a later time. Melissa, Sarah, Sonnie, and Loyola Catholic Church, and sang rial service was held on Tuesday, friendship of many people who Contributions may be made in Lindsey, and two great grand- in the church choir until ill health Nov. 7 at St. Ignatius Loyola gathered at the Elder Center for Bill’s memory to Eaton Rapids children, Josie and David. LeRoy caused him to completely retire. Catholic Church in St. Ignace lunches and card games. Katy and Medical Center, 1500 S. Main, loved his family and considered He and his wife lived in Cadillac with Deacon Donald Olmstead her children are members of the Eaton Rapids, Mich., 48827; or to them his greatest accomplishment. for 20 years and moved back to officiating. Graveside services Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Heartland Hospice, 865 S. Cedar, His brother Robert and Linda St. Ignace in 1992. were at Epoufette Cemetery fol- He is survived by his wife of 63 Mason, Mich., 48854. The fam- Cheeseman of St. Ignace, his sis- He married Prudy Tamlyn lowing the memorial service. At years, Catherine (Tallion), one ily is being served by Gorsline- ters and brothers-in-law Laurie on Oct. 1, 1960 at St. Ignatius her request, cremation has taken son Dan (Karen) of Sheboygan, Runciman Funeral Homes, 621 S. and Al Stempki and Marty and Church, and she survives. place. Dodson Funeral Home Wisc.; four daughters, Patricia Jefferson, Mason, Mich., 48854. Paul Davis of St. Ignace, as well Mass of Christian burial was handled local arrangements. Page 22 ACFS NOVEMBER 24, 2006 • THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS Friends Who Care Multi-Disciplinary Team attends Alaska conference

Sault Tribe Multi-Disciplinary Team members Sharon Skjolaas, Traci Swan, Juanita Bye, Lillian McBroom, Derek Black and Dr. Vivica Sherman at the conference in Alaska. The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Dr. Vivica Sherman, Sault Tribe Chippewa Indian’s Multi-Dis- pediatrician; Lillian McBroom, ciplinary Team (MDT) attended Sault Tribe behavioral health the Alaska Child Maltreatment therapist; Jennifer McKerchie, “Strengthening Collaboration Sault Tribe domestic violence ad- with Action” Conference in An- vocate; Derek Black, Sault Tribe Special Olympians Larry Kovack, left, Kamalia Munz, Joan Aikens and Christina Paquin standing in chorage, Alaska in October. The law enforcement officer; Traci front of a Mackinac Island Carriage Tours' wagon. On Aug. 22, EUP Special Olympics had a fund- conference was sponsored in part Swan, Sault Tribe legal secretary; raiser called Bike Around Mackinac Island and the carriage tours treated 40 athletes and chaper- by the Children’s Justice Act Task Sharon Skjolaas and Jami Moran, ones, the Friends Who Care, to a carriage ride. Force and the Tribal Law and ACFS Binogii caseworkers. Sault Tribe Public Awareness is ability may be the first thing other people with disabilities in commu- Policy Institute. MDT was formed in 1993 in an recognizing December as Dis- people see. Sometimes it's the nity activities by using accessible The conference focused effort to improve communication abilities Awareness Month and only thing. And what happens is meeting and event sites. primarily on strengthening the and collaboration between the encourages the tribal community that people forget to look behind • Understanding children's curi- collaboration between the several multiple tribal agencies that serve to consider that anyone could the wheelchair, or the hearing aid osity about disabilities and people disciplines that serve abused and American Indian children who are become disabled during their or handicap. who have them. neglected children. Enhanced the victims of abuse or neglect life. If someone is not born with We don't see the person — • Advocating a barrier-free knowledge of each agency’s residing on trust land. Team a disability, an illness or accident only the person's disability. We environment. role in protecting children was members include representatives could render a person disabled. It forget that these are people who • Speaking up when negative provided by a multitude of experts from law enforcement, prosecu- is important to appreciate what it could be our friends. Kids with words or phrases are used about from across the United States. tion, protective services, advocacy is like to have a handicap, how a disabilities may seem different, disability. The conference provided a forum resource, mental health, medi- person is treated and the difficul- at first, but they are people with • Accepting people with dis- for understanding the roles each cal, FBI and the United States ties that can occur with mobility many interests, ideas and feelings, abilities as individuals capable discipline has in addressing the Attorney's office. The function of and social acceptance. just like everyone else! of the same needs and feelings as needs of child victims and how the MDT is to review and coordi- Learning to accept ourselves Everybody's fighting some yourself, and hiring qualified dis- we can improve the response to nate the investigation of referrals is one of the hardest jobs we have kind of stereotype and people with abled persons whenever possible. child maltreatment in our com- for severe physical or sexual to do, especially when we want so disabilities are no exception. One Sault Tribe public awareness munity. abuse. The MDT has continued to much to fit in with our friends or of the main differences is that would like to remind everyone Training forums attended by grow and improve the quality of classmates. barriers people with disabilities that anyone can become disabled. the MDT members included services provided in communities Most of us are self-conscious face begin with people's attitudes Considering what it would be like topics on child abuse investiga- across our tribe’s seven-county about the way we look, or we — attitudes often rooted in misin- and practicing common courtesy tions involving law enforcement, service area. wish we could be better than we formation and misunderstandings are ways to help everyone feel protective services, prosecution, Attendance at the conference are at something. Many of us about what it's like to live with a inclusiveness. This information medical examination, treatment was supported and financed by worry about things that are invis- disability. was adapted from disability facts and advocacy with the focus on an Anishnabek Community and ible to our friends and our families You can help remove barriers at www.easterseals.com, where improving the quality of services Family Services (ACFS) grant but are important to us. They and be a friend who cares by: there is more to learn about dis- provided directly to community from the Office of Victims of influence the way we act, or walk • Understanding the need for abilities and the Friends Who Care members. Crime Children’s Justice Act or what we hear. accessible parking and leaving it program. MDT members who attended Grant. When you have a disability, for those who need it. included Juanita Bye, ACFS Child fitting in is even harder. A dis- • Encouraging participation of Placement Program director; A Helping Yooperaid.org a good resource for Hand Anishnabek Community and community members Family Service would like to displayed. created under expired in 2005. express their immense gratitude For each of the seven counties information Current members of the Yooperaid board to the Kewadin Hotel and Con- is available in the following areas: Adoption, are EUP Intermediate School District, United vention Center for their generos- basic needs, child advocacy, child care, child Way of Chippewa County and the Diane protective services, community information, Peppler Resource Center. The board also ity during this season of giving. cultural/spiritual, disability, domestic vio- has commitments from MichiganWorks! and After renovating a number of lence, education, elder services, employment, Hiawatha Behavioral Health. rooms in the hotel, the furnish- foster care, health, housing, legal, maternity For questions or more information Julie ings were donated to families and infant services, mental health, substance Menard can be contacted at (906) 632-5250 in need. By contacting ACFS, abuse, transportation, veteran services and ext. 23320 or e-mail at: a number of families received youth services. [email protected]. items ranging from sofas and In order to maintain funding for this award- chairs to light fixtures and wall BY BRENDA AUSTIN winning Web site, Anishnabek Community ANISHNABEK COMMUNITY hangings. Yooperaid.org is a human service Web page and Family Services has created a Yooperaid Thanks go out to Sault Tribe originally funded by a Department of Justice board of area organizations, including the AND FAMILY SERVICES Shipping and Receiving for grant through the Safe Kids Safe Streets pro- Tribe, who have signed an agreement for the BIIDAAJMOWIN their assistance in moving the gram in 2001. maintenance of the site. Organizations joining furniture, with a special thanks Very well organized and easy to use with the Yooperaid board pay an annual Web page Bringing news from ACFS to Mario and Chris for all the bright colors and a map of the Tribe’s service maintenance fee of $25. time and effort they put into the area this directory is used by local agencies Julie Menard, ACFS special projects project. We also wish to thank such as United Way, EUP Intermediate School assistant and the Web site administrator and Bob Henderson of the Sault District, MichiganWorks! and Hiawatha Yooperaid board facilitator said, “The board Tribe Motor Pool for transport- Behavioral Health. was formed with a tribal representative and ing the furniture to the western The site has a link for each of the seven 12 to 25 members from the community. Each counties which directs you to a map of the end, allowing us to help families organization also agrees to additional sup- area you selected with additional links for in that area. port such as public service announcements, services in that area. When you choose a ser- ACFS is pleased that so many recruiting volunteers or student interns to help vice such as domestic violence, the name of with site maintenance. Formation of the board families benefited and Chi- the organizations, their locations and contact guarantees the life of the Web page, it is no Migwetch for all the helping information, the services they provide and any longer in jeopardy of closing down due to lack hands at Sault Tribe. fees associated with their services are of funding.” The grant that the Web page was November 24, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Community Health Page 23 November is Diabetes Awareness Month It is never too early to try and • Control your blood pressure. hours a day. you to lead a long and healthy the lousy cholesterol (LDL) is reduce your risk of diabetes and it • Stop smoking. Know the warning signs: life. Know your ABCs: good. is never too late to begin to take • Increase your daily activities • Excessive thirst. A. Know your A1C test results. All people with diabetes should care of yourself if you already to at least 30 minutes every day. • Frequent urination. This is a test your doctor can do take action by asking their health have this disease. • Encourage your children to • Cuts or wounds that heal several times a year which tells care providers what their blood Diabetes can be delayed or stay active for 60 minutes a day. slowly. you what your blood sugar has sugar, blood pressure and cho- even prevented. If you knew • Eat more fruits, vegetables • Unexplained weight loss. been for the last three or four lesterol numbers are, what they there were steps you could take and whole grains. • Blurry vision. months. should be and what they can do to now to protect yourself and your • Drink less pop and more • Increased fatigue or irritabil- B. Control your blood pres- get to the goal. family from developing diabetes, water. ity. sure. Less than 130/80 is the goal. For more information, please wouldn’t you take them? Well, • Limit TV, video, and com- Do you already have diabetes? C. Keep your cholesterol under call your provider, nutritionist or there are steps you can take! puter game time to less than two Taking care of yourself can help control. Less than 100 mg/dl of the diabetes program. Insulin therapy for Type 2 diabetes Stanley had closely followed treatment of Type 2 diabetes. becomes and the more likely it until patients have been out of needed sometime during the his diet requirements, measured Results of a study called the becomes that insulin therapy will control for a long time, and they course of Type 2 diabetes treat- his blood glucose levels at the Diabetes Attitudes, Wishes and be needed.” have become used to skyhigh ment. The best advice is to be as proper intervals, took his diabe- Needs (DAWN/2001), suggested The DAWN study showed that blood glucose levels, when we educated as one can be about the tes medicines and generally did that 58 percent of those surveyed all types of professions have told start the medication, their blood disease and medications for treat- what he had to keep his Type 2 believed injected insulin meant patients that if they did not do glucose levels may drop and they ment. You are welcome to call the diabetes well controlled. Then he that they had failed therapy. (In something, they would be put on may feel like they are hypoglyce- Sault Tribe Diabetes Program if was told his diabetes was worse the DAWN study, people with insulin. There are many people mic even though it is well above you have questions about insulin and he would have to start tak- diabetes, primary-care physicians, who do all that they are required the level that could cause worry. and other diabetes medications. ing insulin. He wondered what he specialists such as endocrinolo- to do to manage their Type 2 dia- If you spend all your time above Our phone number is (906) 632- had done wrong since he “knew” gists, and nurses were interviewed betes and they often have to take 300 mg/dl to get the blood glu- 5210. that this change in his medicines about their perceptions and atti- insulin because their pancreas’s cose levels below 200 mg/dl feels Adapted from Diabetes Self- was because he had failed some- tudes about diabetes.) ability to produce it falls short of like hypoglycemia.” Patients who Management/Sept-Oct’06, Insulin where along the way. However, The United Kingdom their body’s needs for it. continue to take oral diabetic pills and Type 2 Diabetes by Kurt like many of the things people Prospective Diabetes Study of Dr. Hellman notes that as little as well as slowly increasing the Ullman, RN. “know,” this too, was wrong. Type 2 diabetics found that more as three days of high blood glu- dose of insulin can help to reduce Kathleen Wyne, M.D., than 50 percent of people with cose levels can damage the body’s symptoms of hypoglycemia. Ph.D., an endocrinologist at the Type 2 diabetes will need insulin ability to produce insulin. The The worries about dangerous University of Texas Southwestern within six years of their diagnosis damage brought about by delay drops in blood glucose level also Medical School in Dallas, says, no matter what the type or dose of in starting diabetic pills can be can affect the initial insulin doses “Insulin therapy is part of the nat- oral diabetic medicines a person worse later on when physicians prescribed. Dr. Wyne says that she ural progression of the disease.” uses. are not prompt in adding insulin often gets calls from pharmacists Teaching this from first diag- Richard Hellman, M.D., to the regimen when needed. “In suggesting that she is giving too nosis of Type 2 diabetes is impor- president elect of the American Type 2 diabetes insulin is often much insulin. The standard dose tant. The thought that starting Association of Clinical Endocrin- used too little, too late,” says Dr. of insulin is one to two units per insulin is somehow interpreted ologists says, “The natural course Hellman, “this is because of mis- kilogram of body weight per day as a sign of personal failure or of events is that the longer a conceptions that both doctors and which can translate into a higher irresponsible behavior may be person has diabetes, the worse patients have about insulin.” dose with Type 2 diabetics. the biggest misconception in the the deficiency of natural insulin Dr. Wyne, notes “If we wait Insulin will most often be Diabetes is a serious problem Submitted by Charla Gordon, Behavioral Risk Factor to learn more about diabetes and goes up. If you have gained extra weighing more than nine pounds Tribal Nutritionist Surveillance System (BRFSS) what you can do year round to body weight over the years, and are at higher risk, because they Diabetes is serious, but I for the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of reduce your risk of developing especially if you carry it around may have had gestational dia- always smile to myself when Chippewa Indians, 12.6 percent diabetes or the complications that your waistline, your risk also betes while they were pregnant. I remember that the American of those surveyed stated that often go along with the disease. goes up. If you are on the couch Another interesting piece to add Diabetes Association recognizes they had been told they had dia- If you visit the Web site for the more than off it, your risk is defi- to that is the infant of that mother November as Diabetes Awareness betes while the 2005 Michigan American Diabetes Association nitely going up. is also at higher risk of develop- Month. Anishinaabe communities BRFSS states that 8.1 percent of (www.diabetes.org) you can take Type 2 diabetes is the kind ing Type 2 diabetes at a younger are well aware of diabetes every Michigan residents have a diabetes risk test. There are of diabetes most tribe mem- age. day of the year. Diabetes affects been told they have diabetes. seven questions that ask about bers have. If you have family If you have specific questions every Sault Tribe member in Diabetes is a serious disease your age, height, weight, amount members with the disease, that call your local tribal health center some way or another. Some mem- that affects the body’s ability to of exercise you get, if your sib- also puts you at higher risk. to get the answers. We are here bers already have diabetes, while produce or properly use insulin. lings or parents have diabetes and Interestingly enough, having a to help you take action against others have grandparents, aunts, The hormone insulin allows if you ever had a baby weighing brother or sister with diabetes diabetes! uncles, parents, sisters, brothers blood glucose (sugar) to enter the more than nine pounds. Certainly is a higher level of risk than if or neighbors with diabetes. cells of the body to be used for we know that as you get older one of your parents has diabetes. According to the 2004 energy. November is a good time your chance of getting diabetes Women who have had infants Healthy Anishinaabe Time management strategies for holiday stress relief Here are a few ways to avoid 8. Turn chores into events. Women’s Project stress in the coming holiday sea- Everyone finds some holiday Submitted by Michelle Willis Powwow dancing is a great way son. season activities that have to be Sault Tribe’s Community to get fit and maintain a healthy 1. Make a list. It works for done; drudgery. Make whatever it Health Department received fund- heart regardless of age. At these Santa, and it will work for you. is you find drudgery more enjoy- ing through the Inter-Tribal Coun- workshops, we will be sharing 2. Pick and choose activities. able by making it special and cil of Michigan and Indian Health teachings and techniques to help 3. Get an early start. There's no different. For example, make the Services to conduct activities for tribe members at any fitness level rule that says that all Christmas Christmas baking a family affair the Healthy Anishinaabe Women’s fine tune their dancing skills. activities have to be crammed into or invite some friends over for a Project. Starting in December, Participants will also enjoy good the week before Christmas. tree-trimming night. staff from Community Health, food and lots of important health 4. Get help. Who says you per- 9. Slow down. You don't need Rural Health and Youth Educa- information. Other topics may sonally have to wrap all the holi- to buy, raise and decorate the tree tion and Activities will be joining include nutrition, self-esteem, an day gifts, do all the baking or do all in the same day. forces to coordinate Niim-Ikwe: overview of traditional women’s all the holiday season decorating? 10. Build time to relax and Bringing the Generations Together teachings, weight management 5. Break the holiday gift shop- enjoy the festive season into your Through Dance. and the prevention of diabetes. ping gridlock. You don't have to schedule. Niim-Ikwe which means will focus on Anishinaabe tradi- The first workshop will be held take the time to drive anywhere 11. Plan ahead for the next hol- “dancing woman” in Anishi- tions, good health and powwows. in Manistique on Dec. 9, 2006, at to shop if you don't want to. Shop iday season. Christmas supplies, naabemowin, will target moms, The idea stemmed from a group the Community Center from 10 and buy holiday gifts online. such as decorations and gift wrap, aunts, grandmothers and girls of Sault Tribe women who wanted a.m. to 4 p.m. Dates and times for 6. Call ahead before you shop are often available at discounted 11 and older living in the seven- to get in shape and encourage workshops planned in Munising offline. Why go six places look- prices in the week after Christmas county service area who are more young ladies to get involved and Kinross are to be announced. ing for that one holiday gift. and they don't go bad! It's easy concerned about their health. with the Anishinaabe culture. So If you would like more informa- 7. Avoid rushing around in a enough, too, to buy holiday gifts Niim-Ikwe will host day-long they posed the question, “Why not tion, please contact Michelle holiday frenzy. Pre-plan and coor- any time of year; all it takes is workshops in Manistique, Munis- do both?” The best way to encour- Willis at Community Health (906) dinate your journeys. some planning. ing and Kinross. These workshops age others is to get involved. 632-5210. Page 24 YEA NOVEMBER 24, 2006 • THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS Sault Tribe Youth Education and Engadine students Activities at Kinross There are a lot of things hap- groups, art class, traditional teach- healthy lifestyles, actively partici- celebrate character pening at the Kinross Recreation ings, field trips and more. pate in their culture and promote Center these days. In August • Homework lab is Monday- cultural awareness in their com- of last year, Sault Tribe Youth Wednesday 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. munity. They get to travel across education Education and Activities placed a • Times table practice is every the seven-county service area and coordinator in the facility to help day at 4:30 p.m. meet with other councils. There is bring more educational services • Reading groups are every always food and lots of fun. Even to our tribe youth in that area. The Thursday at 5 p.m. more exciting is the fact that once coordinator’s name is Tim Haller. • Art class is every Friday at 4 a year they get to travel to the Tim has been working with tribe p.m. National Unity Conference where youth since 1999. Before that he Another program that Tim runs they will meet tribe youth from all worked with youth all through in the Kinross area is a tribal across the country. The last trip college. Tim’s field of study was youth council. This council is was to Buffalo, N.Y. therapeutic recreation and he normally for kids in grades eight Tim and everyone at Sault Tribe lives in the Sault with his dog to 12. A junior council is also Youth Education and Activities and travels to Kinross each day to possible for kids in grades five wants you to check out all these work with the kids. Tim says he through seven. These tribal youth great activities at the Kinross absolutely loves his job and it is councils are affiliated with the Recreation Center today! one of the most rewarding jobs a United National Indian Youth For more information please person could have. (UNITY) Organization. They call Tim at (906) 495-1082 or the Some of the activities Tim is work together to make a differ- Recreation Center at (906) 495- doing with the kids are homework ence in their community. They 5350. Back row, Autumn Arseneau, left, Tyler Freeman, Austin Buss lab, times table practice, reading do community service, promote and Aspen Hood. Front Row, Kaleb Metcalf, Tyler Bulkovich and Ashtyn Buss. Participants of the character education class offered by the Youth Education and Activities, and the Engadine Title VII Indian Education Programs enjoyed learning the traditional American Indian guidance of the Seven Grandfathers while having fun. Each week consisted of a new lesson with a craft project. The craft projects included friendship necklace, medicine pouch and the medi- cine wheel, also known as the prayer wheel. Classes were also provided in DeTour and are currently available in Drummond Island Schools for students in first through fifth grade. The classes will soon be available in the Les Cheneaux Community School. For more information on activities in Unit II, contact Lisa Burnside or Arlene Graham at (906) 484-2298 or e-mail lburnside@saulttribe. net or [email protected]. Munising youth get into the Halloween Drum Social spirit Everyone is welcome

Where: Manistique Tribal Community Center on Hwy US-2 When: December 31st (New Year’s Eve) Time: 8:00p.m. Until midnight

Please bring a healthy snack to pass to help Thirty-one Munising students got into the Halloween spirit by making Halloween crafts and decorating Halloween cookies. Celebrate Native Health Cindy Blank, Sault Tribe YEA service coordinator along with Kim Swanberg, Title VII coordinator held the activity. Above, Mackenzie Masters, left, Karlee Decet, Alexis Downing and Olivia Wyers work on decorating their Haloween cookies. Below, first grader Kelsea Ackerman looks at the crafts and cookies This is a DRUG and ALCOHOL free event made at the activity.

Sponsored by: Anishinabe Nimmki Tribal Youth Council

The next deadline for the last issue of 2006 is 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5. November 24, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Public Service Announcements Page 25

Dewegaans Hand Drum Camp Dec. 8 and 9, 2006 Where: Sugar Island, Mary Murray Culture Camp When: Friday and Saturday, Dec. 8 and 9 If you would like to sign up your child or partici- pate, please give Josh Homminga or Melissa Caus- ley a call at 635-6050, ext. 26146 or ext. 26145.

Permission slip required for youth attendance LIMITED SPACE CALL TO SIGN UP TODAY! Schedule Friday 6 p.m.-leave for camp, 7 p.m.-light supper, 8 p.m.-talking circle , 8:20 p.m.-starting workshop/ sanding rings / cutting hides , 9:45 p.m.-movie/popcorn, 11 p.m.-lights out

Saturday 8 a.m.-breakfast, 9 a.m.-cleanup , 9:15 a.m.-workshop/drum tying , 11:45 a.m.-set up for lunch, 12 p.m.-lunch, 1 p.m., cleanup, 1:15 p.m-workshop/drum tying, 4:30 p.m-clean up/Get ready to go home, 5:30 p.m.-catch the boat Attention Munising tribal and community members The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians is gathering historical information Moving? Don’t forget to bring us along and photographs of the former Lincoln School. The information gathered will be used to publish articles in The Sault Tribe News. by contacting the Sault Tribe Enrollment If you have photos or experiences you would like to share, Department and giving them your new please contact Kim Green at (906) 635-6050 or (800) 793-0660 address as soon as possible so that you won’t or via e-mail at [email protected]. miss a single issue of The Sault Tribe News. You can call enrollment at Tell us what you think about K-12 (906) 635-3396 or (800) 251-6597. Education The Escanaba elders will not have a December meeting. Sault Tribe Education Division They meet on the second Thursday Survey of each month. Our next meeting will be Jan. 11, 2007. It will 1. Do you live in the seven-county service area? (circle one) be at the Terrace Bay Inn Gladstone Mich. YES/NO Dinner will be at 5:30 p.m. Escanaba elders secretary Gladys Marcus: [email protected] 2. Do you have children in grades K-12? (circle one) YES/NO Attention College 3. What is one program, service or activity with which we do a good job? (Something you wouldn’t want us to change?) Students! If you are pursuing a degree in a health-related field and are inter- ested in gaining practical experi- ence, consider applying for the 4. What is one thing we need to improve? Commissioned Officer Student Training Extern Program by contact- ing:

5. What do you think is the MOST IMPORTANT thing we, as Junior COSTEP Recruitment/TAB/ a tribe, should be doing to help our children do their best in DCP 5600 Fishers Lane—Room 4-35 school? Rockville, MD 20857 Telephone: (800) 279-1605

The deadline is Dec. 31 for positions Miigwetch for your comments during May 1—Aug. 31, 2007. The application process is very lengthy. Please return survey by Dec. 1, 2006 Students are encouraged to begin the MAIL: Angeline Matson, 2 Ice Circle, process as soon as possible. Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 FAX: (906) 635.6511 or EMAIL: [email protected]. Good Luck! DUCATION Page 26 E NOVEMBER 24, 2006 • THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS Higher Education programs After school program BY JANICE M. LEWTON, eight at $2,923; Mid-Michigan 2006-07 school year applications PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR Community College, two at As of October 31, we received Higher Education Grant $750; North Central Michigan 1,164 applications. It is too late to collaborates with Program 2006-07 College, three at $1,125; Northern participate in the grant program, There are 185 students eligible Michigan University, 21 at but not for the incentive award for the Fall Semester 2006 grant $7,357; Northwestern Michigan program. Bahweting School for $$66,966. The maximum College, three at $1,125; Oakland If you’re looking for college In October, Chi Mukwa groups based on age and ability. semester award was $375. Community College, one at $375; financial assistance, you must established an agreement with The additional participants have Schools, students, and amounts Oakland University, two at $750; complete our higher education Bahweting Elementary School allowed the program to imple- are as follows: Saginaw Valley State University, assistance application. Once you to collaborate on after school ment new activities. Alpena Community College, four at $1,500; Schoolcraft send in your application, that’s the programming. Bahweting was The facility is very excited one at $375; Bay de Noc College, one at $375; University only application you’ll need for seeking more recreational pro- about the arrangements with Community College, two at $670; of Michigan-Ann Arbor, eight at the whole school year. gramming for their students and Bahweting School. Christina Central Michigan University, $3,000; University of Michigan- You can contact our office or the facility’s program already pro- Wilkins, newly hired youth pro- 19 at $6,862; Delta College, Dearborn, one at $375; University go to the tribe’s Web site at vided this type of programming gram administrator, works closely one at $375; Eastern Michigan of Michigan-Flint, one at $375; www.saulttribe.com and file an and had the space, it was a natural with the school on transporta- University, one at $375; Ferris Wayne State University, three online application. Our office is partnership. tion, schedules, paperwork and State University, 11 at $4,125; at $822; and Western Michigan located on the second floor of the Bahweting transports approxi- all other aspects of the program. Grand Rapids Community University, 13 at $4,574. Chi Mukwa recreational center. mately 75 students to Chi Mukwa “I am pleased to work with the College, three at $1,125; Grand Vocational Training Program As always, if you have any on Mondays and Wednesdays to school on such a great project,” Valley State University, 15 at To date, 42 students have questions or concerns, please participate in sports, organized said Wilkins. $5,411; Henry Ford Community been funded $76,163. If you are contact us at any time. Call us games, skating and special events. For more information about College, one at $375: Lake planning to attend a vocational at (906) 635-7784 or (800) 793- The facility’s current program after school programming, please Michigan College, one at $375; training program, please contact 0660 (ask for Higher Education) participants join the Bahweting contact Christina at (906) 635- Lake Superior State University, Heather Corbiere at (906) 635- or email jlewtonatsaulttribenet. students and are divided into three 4777. 35 at $12,472; Michigan State 7784 or e-mail her at hcorbiere@ We are located at Chi Mukwa University, 17 at $6,375; saulttribe.net (Big Bear Arena), 2 Ice Circle, Attention parents Michigan Tech University, Sault Ste Marie. of children ages 0-5 SUBMITTED BY ANGELINE MATSON Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., supports If your child is not enrolled in Head Start, Early Head Start, or a Michigan School Readiness Program — consider the PIE program or American Indian College Fund Great Parents-Great Start program. BENTONVILLE, Ark.—Wal- universities. A vast majority of of community among associates What is PIE? Mart Stores, Inc. announced a tribal colleges are located on sharing similar backgrounds. It stands for Parent Involvement in Education. It is a home-based, $66,000 grant to the American or near reservations and serve “Tribal Voices,” the Native Amer- parent education program. There are no eligibility requirements for Indian College Fund (AICF) in isolated areas—providing access ican Associates group, helps asso- this program. It includes group socialization for the little ones and support of the Wal-Mart Tribal to higher education for people ciates to stay connected with their family activities for all. Parents decide how often they would like College Scholarship Program. The who otherwise would not be able rich cultural heritage. Externally, assistance. grant, announced at the Ameri- to advance beyond a high school the company works with numer- can Indian College Fund Flame diploma. Ninety-one percent of ous Native American community What school districts offer PIE? of Hope Gala in New York, will the scholarship recipients are leaders and groups including the Sault Ste. Marie, DeTour, Les Cheneaux, Taquamenon and provide $66,000 to the nation’s 32 “non-traditional” students—they Cherokee Nation, National Center Whitefish. tribal colleges and universities. have dependents, are older than for American Indian Enterprise As a long time partner of the 24, work full time—or are a Development, National Indian What is Great Parents-Great Start? AICF, this latest donation dem- combination of the three charac- Education Association, and Native It is similar to PIE but is offered in other school districts not onstrates Wal-Mart’s continued teristics. In addition, 56 percent of American Chamber of Commerce, receiving PIE funding. Again, no eligibility requirements and commitment to diversity, educa- tribal college graduates go on to a the Gathering of Nations, and the includes group and family activities. tion and the American Indian four-year institution, a far greater Native American Business Alli- community. Through its Associate number than the transfer rate of ance. What school districts offer GP-GS? Giving Campaign, Wal-Mart will community colleges in general. The American Indian College St. Ignace, Brimley, Engadine, Pickford and Moran. also match any monies raised for “At Wal-Mart, we have a long Fund has spent more than a de- the AICF up to $1 million. The standing commitment to support- cade helping to increase educa- How do I sign up? partnership between Wal-Mart ing diverse communities through tional opportunities for Native and the AICF began in 1999 and various efforts and initiatives,” students. With its credo “educat- Contact the Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District works to benefit American Indians said Ann Cato, vice president of ing the mind and spirit,” the Fund at (906) 632-3373. There is no charge for these services. throughout the country. Corporate People Division Ad- is the nation’s largest provider of “Wal-Mart has taken an ex- ministration for Wal-Mart Stores, private scholarships for American traordinary step to help a commu- Inc. and Board of Trustees mem- Indian students, providing 5,000 Attention High School nity that has often in the past been ber for the AICF. “It is an honor scholarships annually for Ameri- overlooked,” said Richard Wil- for Wal-Mart to partner with the can Indian students seeking to bet- liams, president of the American AICF to help provide higher edu- ter their lives through continued Juniors & Seniors Indian College Fund. “Wal-Mart cation opportunities for individu- education. In addition to distrib- Did you know: and its associates are visionary in als within the Native American uting scholarships to students their support of American Indian community who desire to go attending tribal colleges across the • All 11th grade students in Michigan must take the students, through their contribu- beyond the high school level, but country, the Denver, Colorado- ACT test in place of the MEAP test. The test is being ad- tions to the American Indian Col- may not have the financial means based Fund also supports endow- ministered in Michigan high schools on Tuesday, March lege Fund. We would like to thank readily available.” ments, developmental needs and 13, 2007. All students are required to take it. Wal-Mart and all of its associates As the country’s largest private public awareness for the tribal for helping us to make a differ- employer, Wal-Mart employs colleges. Tribal colleges, com- • The ACT is a national college admission exam. It ence in our student’s lives.” more than 1.3 million U.S. associ- monly referred to as “underfunded tests in four areas: English, math, reading, and science. Since 1989, the American ates, including more than 16,000 miracles,” serve more than 30,000 There is an additional writing section that may or may not Indian College Fund has awarded Native Americans. In 2005, part-and full-time students, repre- be required by your school. more than $45.6 million in schol- Wal-Mart’s Diversity Relations senting over 250 tribes. To learn arships and grants for American Department founded the Associ- more, visit www.collegefund.org, • Students who wish to take the test additional times Indian students to attend the ate Resource Groups program in or www.collegefund.org/scholar must pay the registration fee. The ACT test is offered nation’s 32 tribal colleges and its home office to foster a sense ships/main.html. three times in the Spring/Summer: February 10, April 14, and June 9, 2007. Want to get a better job? Need to obtain a state license • Students are strongly encouraged to attend prep or certification for your occupation? workshops 2-3 weeks ahead of time. If there are costs Check out the Sault Tribe Vocational Training Program for these workshops, check with your school, Title VII Coordinator, or Tribal education staff to find out about • $3,000 (maximum) to earn a vocational degree, certificate or license which leads to gainful employ- resources available to pay for these workshop costs. ment. This is a need-based program—you must qualify under income guidelines. • $500 (maximum) for test fees, certification classes, license fees which leads to gainful employment. • If you take the test more than once, you can pick This is not a need-based program and any Sault Tribe member is eligible. which test results to send to the colleges you are consid- • Assistance to attend Ojibwe Language classes and immersion institutes. This is not a need-based pro- ering. You must pick one test date only and unfortunately gram and any Sault Tribe member is eligible. cannot combine scores from sections taken on different • Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis. test dates to get your best scores. • You are not required to live within the seven-county service area. This benefit is available to all mem- bers. • Students as young as sixth grade may take the ACT. • New policies begin January 1, 2007. • Application available from Higher Education Office, contact Heather Corbiere at (800) 793-0660. • For more information, visit the website: www.actstudent.org November 24, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Calendar Page 27 Sept. 8-Dec.15: Open swim. Casino and Hotel, St. Ignace: A to answer questions and give until 5 p.m. at the Sault Ste. Marie (888) 711‑7356. Free for Sault Tribe members. standard room – any day $44 updates. For more information Kewadin Casino grand ball room. Dec. 9: DeTour Sault Tribe Fridays 5‑7 p.m. and Sundays plus tax, whirlpool room – any call (888) 94-AARON. Tribe members can meet with children’s Christmas party, 12‑2 7‑9 p.m. at Lake Superior State day $51 plus tax. A $10 Kewadin Nov. 30 – Dec. 23: Sault Tribe their unit directors or the chairper‑ p.m., Sacred Heart Church Hall. University, Norris Center pool. Gold voucher for those who quali‑ artisans craft show held Thursday son between the board workshops Gifts will be given to children You must show your tribal mem‑ fy. through Sunday from 10 a.m.‑7 and the board meetings. For ques‑ ages up to 12 years old. For more bership card. For information, call When making your reservation p.m. Located in the Bawating Art tions, contact Joanne Carr at (906) information, call Lisa Burnside Jessica at (906) 635‑7770. state you’re a Sault Tribe member Gallery at Kewadin Casino, 2186 635‑6050 ext. 26337. or Arlene Graham at (906) Sept. 11- Dec. 8: Body or a team member. Upon check in Shunk Road in Sault Ste. Marie. Dec. 5: Sault Tribe Board of 484‑2727. Recall-A safe, tested program of you must show your Sault Tribe Please contact Jan Cooper at Directors meeting in Sault Ste. Dec. 9: Hessel Sault Tribe chil‑ gentle exercises possible for all membership card or team member (906) 635‑4754 or (906) 632‑0530 Marie, 6 p.m. at the Kewadin dren’s Christmas party, 12‑2 p.m., people. Body Recall is held on badge. We look forward to serv‑ ext. 53015. Casino Convention Center. Open Hessel Tribal Center. Gifts will Monday, Wednesday and Friday ing you! Happy holiday’s from Dec. 1 & 2: Constitutional community hour is from 5‑6 p.m. be given to children ages up to from 10‑10:50 a.m. in the dance Kewadin Casino Hotels and Inn. Committee meeting Dec. 1 from 5 For further information, contact 12 years old. For more informa‑ room at Chi Mukwa Community Call 1-800-KEWADIN. to 9 p.m. and Dec. 2 from 8 a.m. Joanne Carr at (906) 635‑6050 tion, call Lisa Burnside or Arlene Recreation Center in Sault Ste. Nov. 24: Culture hour will be to 3 p.m. at the Sault Ste. Marie ext. 26337. Graham at (906) 484‑2727. Marie. The suggested contribution held Fridays. Learn about pow‑ Kewadin Casino. Committee Dec. 6: Jake Agoneh will Dec. 9: St. Ignace Sault Tribe is $2. For information call (906) wow dancing, regalia, beadwork meetings open to Sault Tribe be holding office hours at the children’s Christmas party, 12‑2 635‑RINK ext. 51003. and crafts from 5:30‑6:30 p.m. members to observe committee Traditional Medicine Clinic in p.m., Little Bear Arena. Gifts will Sept. 12-Dec. 22: YEA home‑ at the YEA homework/computer proceedings. For more informa‑ St. Ignace, Mich., at the Lambert be given to children ages up to 12 work/computer lab hours at Chi lab, Chi Mukwa Community tion, please call Candace Blocher Center, from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. For years old. For more information, Mukwa Community Recreation Recreation Center, 2 Ice Circle, at (866) 632‑6281. appointments call (906) 643-8689 call Fred Paquin or Hope Collia at Center, 2 Ice Circle, Sault Ste. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. For more Dec. 1 & 2: Hand Drum Camp or (877) 256-0135. (906) 635‑6065. For information Marie: Homework lab, peer tutor‑ information call Sault Tribe Youth at the Mary Murray Culture Dec. 6: Unit I Sault Ste. Marie regarding the Mackinac Island ing, small group tutoring and Education and Activities at (906) Camp. Space is limited to the first Elderly Committee monthly children’s Christmas party, call reading is Monday through Friday 635‑7010. 30 people. Sign up is required in meeting on the first Wednesday (906) 635-6065. from 3:30‑5:30 p.m. and computer Nov. 24: Northern Lower advance. Permission slips avail‑ of every month after the noon Dec. 9: Munising Sault Tribe lab, educational games, Internet Michigan monthly chair meeting able. Please call (906) 635‑6050. meal at the Nokomis/Mishomis children’s Christmas party from and snacks from 5:30‑6:30 p.m. at the Cheboygan High School in Dec. 1‑3: The annual madri‑ Center 2076 Shunk Road in Sault 1‑3 p.m. Gifts will be given to Available for all tribal students Cheboygan, Mich. from 5‑7 p.m. gal celebration is scheduled to Ste. Marie. For any questions, children ages birth to 12 years in elementary, middle school The tribal membership can meet take place in the theater of the please call Elder Services at (906) old. For location and more infor‑ and high school. For information with the chairperson to hear your Kewadin Casino Convention 635‑4971 or (888) 711‑7356. mation call April Nagelkerk at call Sault Tribe YEA at (906) issues, answer questions and give Center. The celebration lends Dec. 6: Newberry Sault Tribe (906) 387‑4721. 635‑7010. updates. For more information itself to an office party atmo‑ children’s Christmas party, 5‑7 Dec. 9: Marquette County Sept. 13-Dec. 20: Bahweting call (888) 94‑AARON. sphere, and is also great for cou‑ p.m., Newberry Elks Club. Gifts Sault Tribe Christmas party for Anishinabek Tribal Youth Nov. 24: Soo Indians vs. ples or small groups. Tickets are will be given to children ages up children ages up to 17 years old Council meetings Wednesdays Abitibi, 7 p.m. at the Chi Mukwa available now at the Kewadin Box to 12 years old. Sign up deadline NMU University, Center Peter from 3:30‑5:30 p.m., for eighth Community Recreation Center Office. All proceeds from the cel‑ is Nov. 27. For more informa‑ White Lounge, from 1‑4 p.m. through grade twelve students in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Free ebration will benefit Hospice of tion, call Shirley Kowalke (906) Sign up deadline is Dec. 6. Sign at the YEA homework/computer admission for Sault Tribe elders Chippewa County, a participant of 293‑8181. up by calling Gary Carr at (866) lab, Chi Mukwa Community and $2 admission for Sault Tribe United Way of Chippewa County. Dec. 6: Unit IV monthly 279‑8323. Recreation Center, 2 Ice Circle, members. Tribe members must Dec. 2: Gumball rally at all Unit meeting Manistique Tribal Dec. 10: Engadine Sault Tribe Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. For more present tribal card. Soo Indians five Kewadin Casino sites from Center, Manistique 6 pm until 8 children’s Christmas party, 4‑6 information call Sault Tribe Youth toy drive starts Nov. 24 through 2‑10 p.m. For more information p.m. Tribal membership can meet p.m., Engadine Garfield Township Education and Activities Program Dec. 16, bring a new unwrapped call 1‑800‑KEWADIN or visit with the chairperson to hear your Hall. Gifts will be given to chil‑ at (906) 635‑7010. toy and receive discounted ticket www.kewadin.com. issues, answer questions and give dren ages up to 12 years old. For Oct. 4 – Dec. 13: TRACKS price at door. For more informa‑ Dec. 2: Art Club from 1‑ 4 updates. For more information information, call Laura Frisch 10 week weight management tion call (906) 635-RINK. p.m. the first and third Saturdays call (888) 94‑AARON. or Angie McArthur at (906) class begins. Held Wednesdays. Nov. 25: Super Science Satur‑ of the month at the YEA home‑ Dec. 7: Jake Agoneh will be 477‑6685. Sault Tribe Health Center, 2864 day 1‑4 p.m. the last Saturday of work/computer lab, Chi Mukwa holding clinic hours as follows, Dec. 13: Unit V Marquette Ashmun, conference room B on the month at the YEA homework/ Community Recreation Center, 2 Traditional Medicine Clinic Elder Christmas celebration third floor. No charge to attend computer lab, Chi Mukwa Com‑ Ice Circle, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Escanaba, Mich. at the Escanaba dinner, 6 p.m., Walhstrom’s and open to all members of the munity Recreation Center, 2 Ice Activities will include: painting, Health Center from 8 a.m. - 5 Restaurant, Harvey, Mich. For community. Class size is limited, Circle, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. For photography, beadwork, jewelry p.m. for appointments call (906) any questions, please call Elder please pre‑register. Call Betty more information call Sault Tribe making and arts and crafts. For 786-9211or (877) 256-0135. Services at (906) 635‑4971 or Noland or Charla Gordon at (906) Youth Education and Activities more information call Sault Tribe Dec. 7: Unit IV Manistique (888) 711‑7356. 632‑5210 for more information or Program at (906) 635‑7010. YEA Program at (906) 635‑7010. Elder Christmas celebration din‑ Dec. 14: Tri County Detroit to sign up. Nov. 26: The Marquette Dec. 2: Anishnabe drum teach‑ ner, 6 p.m., Manistique Tribal Area monthly chair meeting Oct. 18‑Dec. 27: Lounge Rangers will be hosting youth ings with making of hand drums Center. For any questions, please held at the Greektown Casino Days at Kewadin Casinos, Sault hockey day at the Lakeview at the Hessel Tribal Center at 6 call Elder Services at (906) in Detroit, Mich. from 6-8 p.m. Ste. Marie. Every Wednesday Arena in Marquette, Mich. Face p.m. Serving healthy food. There 635‑4971 or (888) 711‑7356. The tribal membership can meet and Thursday in the Signatures off is at 1 p.m. Wear your team will be a sleepover for youth Dec. 7: Unit V Marquette with the chairperson to hear your Lounge from 7 p.m. to 12 mid‑ jersey and get in for free, immedi‑ who participate with the Hessel Elderly Committee monthly meet‑ issues, answer questions and give night anyone who enters the ately following the game is “Skate community drum; for more infor‑ ing at 6:30 p.m. at Walstroms updates. For more information lounge will receive an entry. with the Rangers” so bring your mation contact Lisa Burnside Restaurant on the first Thursday call (888) 94-AARON. Names will be drawn every half skates and have your Ranger gear or Arlene Graham at (906) of every month. For any ques‑ Dec. 15 & 16: Constitutional hour to spin our wheel of cash autographed. For more informa‑ 484‑2298. tions, please call Elder Services Committee meeting Dec. 15 from and prizes! Coaches Corner Club tion call Cheryl Shuty at (906) Dec. 4-5: Jake Agoneh will be at (906) 635‑4971 or (888) 5 to 9 p.m. and Dec. 16 from 8 members receive two entries. 225‑9077. holding clinic hours as follows, 711‑7356. a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sault Ste. Come lounge around with us. Nov. 28 & 30: HDL, LDL Traditional Medicine Clinic Sault Dec. 8: Unit III St. Ignace Marie Kewadin Casino. Dates and Have fun with friends, win cash – What’s It All About? Nov. 28 Ste. Marie at the Sault Tribal Elderly Committee monthly meet‑ locations are subject to change. and prizes, and watch TV on our from 1‑3 p.m. and Nov. 30 from Health Center 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For ing on the second Friday of every Open to Sault Tribe members to multiple screens. For more infor‑ 5:30‑7:30 p.m. Honoring the Gift appointments call (906) 632-5210 month after the noon meal at the observe proceedings. For more mation call 1‑800‑KEWADIN or of Heart Health, held at the Sault or (877) 256-0009. McCann School. For any ques‑ information, please call Candace visit www.kewadin.com. Tribe Health Center auditorium, Dec. 4: Tribal chairperson open tions, please call Elder Services Blocher at (866) 632-6281. Oct. 30‑Dec. 12: Learn to 2864 Ashmun Street, Sault Ste. office hours on Mondays prior to at (906) 635‑4971 or (888) Dec. 16: Manistique Sault Swim Session II. Free learn to Marie, MI. What are cholesterol, board meetings from 2‑6 p.m. The 711‑7356. Tribe children’s Christmas party, swim classes for Sault Tribe lipoproteins and triglycerides? tribal membership can meet with Dec. 8: Escanaba Sault Tribe 4-7 p.m., Manistique Tribal youth. Lake Superior State What readings are important for the chairperson during open mem‑ children’s Christmas party, 6‑9 Center Community Room. Gifts University, Norris Center pool heart health? Find out how to bership hours at the Tribal admin‑ p.m., Flat Rock Town Hall. Gifts will be given to children ages up Mondays and Wednesdays from keep your readings in the target istration building at 523 Ashmun will be given to children ages up to 12 years old. For more infor‑ 4‑4:50 p.m. Class size is limited. range by joining us at this session. Street in Sault Ste. Marie. Open to 12 years old. For more infor‑ mation, call Viola Neadow or Call Jessica at (906) 635-7770 to Call Community Health at (906) office hour meetings are by mation, call Karen Corbett or Tara Denise Chase at (906) 341-6993. register. 632‑5210 with questions or to appointment only. Contact Sue Duchene at (906) 786‑9211. Dec. 18: Unit V Munising Nov. 19 – Dec. 29: Kewadin register. Stiver‑ Paulsen at (906) 632‑6578 Dec. 8‑9: Dewegaans Hand Elder Christmas celebration Hotel holiday special. Once again Nov. 28: Unit I monthly chair ext. 26640 or (888) 94‑AARON Drum Camp, Sugar Island Mary dinner, 6 p.m., Woodlands we would like to say thank you to meeting at Kewadin Casino in to make an appointment. Murray Culture Camp, from Restaurant, Shingleton, Mich. For all team members and Sault Tribe Sault Ste. Marie from 6‑8 p.m. Dec. 4: Unit V Munising Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. to Dec. 9 at any questions, please call Elder members this holiday season. To Tribal membership can meet Elderly Committee meets at 4 5:30 p.m. Call Josh Homminga Services at (906) 635-4971 or express our appreciation for your with the chairperson to answer p.m. at the Comfort Inn the first or Melissa Causley to register at (888) 711-7356. business throughout the year we questions and give updates. For and third Monday of every month. (906) 635‑6050. Permission slip is Dec. 20: Unit IV Escanaba are offering a special rate during more information call (888) For questions, please call Elder required for youth. 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