Win Awenen Nisitotung May 17, 2019 • Vol. 40 No. 5 Flower Moon • Waaskoone Giizis Official newspaper of the Sault Ste. Marie of Chippewa Indians FedReg suggests non-Indians possess eagle feathers By Rick Smith were accounted for by the federal gious organization should enjoy procedures, the USFWS seeks for submitting comments to Confusion lurks in a case over government when their ancestors a presumption of sincerity; others public comments on the matter. docket number FWS-HQ- the possession of eagle feathers. were confined to reservations should have the opportunity to Comments must be submitted on LE-2018-0078. Comments may It appears the McAllen Grace while others were more elusive, demonstrate their sincerity in or before July 1, 2019. also be mailed or hand-delivered Brethren Church and the Becket escaping control of the govern- other ways.” The petition and associated to Public Comments Processing, Fund for Religious Liberty are ment and its accounting. The petition also calls for material can be found at http:// Attn: FWS-HQ-LE-2018-0078; asking the U.S. Fish and Wildlife After an incident over 10 years reforms of the National Eagle www.regulations.gov in docket of Policy, Performance Service (USFWS) to revise ago when federal agents seized Repository to increase funding number FWS-HQ-LE-2018-0078. and Management Programs; U.S. federal regulations to allow the about 50 eagle feathers from Soto and staff to enhance its operation. Comments can be submitted Fish and Wildlife Service; 5275 possession of eagle feathers during a church-sponsored pow- However, in keeping with online at http://www.regulations. Leesburg Pike, MS: BPHC, Falls by state-recognized tribes. The wow. Legal action ensued where, U.S. Department of the Interior gov and following instructions Church, VA 22041-3803. church is in McAllen, Texas, and eventually, the Department of the the Becket Fund is a non-profit Interior (DOI) settled with terms Washington, D.C., law firm. calling for the return of the eagle Current federal law allows feathers and an agreement to con- federally recognized tribes to sider a petition to change existing acquire eagle feathers and other federal rules on the possession body parts of protected of eagle feathers and other eagle through the National Eagle parts. The USFWS, a component Repository in Colorado. It does of the DOI, received the petition not allow acquisitions by any on July 26, 2018. other tribes. Here is where it gets confus- Robert Soto, pastor of the ing. According to the Federal church, is also vice chairman Register, the petition asks “to of the tribal council for the modify existing regulations or Lipan Tribe of Texas. issue new regulations concerning The tribe lacks federal recog- the possession of eagle feathers nition, but is recognized by the by persons who are not members state of Texas and the National of federally recognized tribes.” Congress of American Indians. Further, the petition calls for JKL Bahweting School’s Students of the month for March are: Kindergarten: Klayton Franklin, Mason Vaught, Soto explained the tribe cannot the protection of sincere religious Bronx Gehrke; first grade: Aries Woodhall, Nora Baier, Alex Houghton; second grade: Stephanie Murdock, gain federal recognition for the believers — “Members of a state Destiny Robinson, Isaiah Hammon; third grade: Khloe Cantafio, George Tessier, Iyla Nagy; fourth grade: lack of documentation of the or federally recognized Indian Austin Laaksonen, Sierra Snider, Asia Jones; fifth grade: Annabelle Talsma, Drake Rexstrew, Jaron Compo; people. He explained that, the tribe, a Native American church sixth grade: Hue Volrath, Johnny Osborn, Iyla Beaulieu; seventh grade: Alyssa Yirs, Jacob Demolen; and eight ancestry of some Apache people or other Native American reli- grade: Cody Batho, Savannah Wing. Tribes adamant: no tunnel, deal decommission Line 5 By Jennifer Dale-Burton Line 5 and a possible tunnel Chairperson Aaron Payment portions of this line, including a day, a new opportunity, a new MACKINAC CITY, Mich. — under the . said. “I’m looking for the gover- spill in early December 2014, on governor,” said Payment. In a meeting with members of Of the 10 tribes attending, all nor to stand up for the people of the bank of the Manistique River “Unfortunately, the new gover- Governor Whitmer’s staff and were united in their desire to see .” just 1 mile from Lake Michigan. nor has inherited this problem.” EGLE staff, tribal leaders reit- Line 5 shut down, in line with Enbridge’s Line 5, a The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe Decommissioning Line 5 now erated what they’ve been saying the United Tribes of Michigan 30-inch-diameter pipeline built of Chippewa Indians passed is the only decision that makes since 2014: decommission that resolution. in 1953 that extends a distance a resolution in February 2015 sense. A catastrophic oil spill in pipeline. Gov. Whitmer has been nego- of 4.6 miles beneath the Straits entreating any regulatory author- the Straits of Mackinac would Sault Tribe was invited to tiating with Enbridge regarding of Mackinac, is as dangerous ity, be it federal, state, or other, devastate the tribal fishing indus- a May 3 tribal consultation a tunnel to house Enbridge’s as ever. Line 5 was designed to take all action toward requir- try, as well as shut down water between the Executive Office oil pipeline running through for a 50-year and is now ing decommissioning of the intakes for numerous communi- of the Governor and each of the Straits. But Sault Tribe says 16 years beyond its design life. Enbridge Line 5 pipeline at the ties and devastate the shoreline Michigan’s 12 federally recog- that is unacceptable. “I’m not This pipeline at any given time Straits of Mackinac and specif- and island ecosystems and tourist nized Indian tribes to collect looking for a deal to be struck contains nearly 1 million gallons ically requesting the Michigan industry — all for an investment input regarding the future of with Enbridge,” Sault Tribe of crude oil beneath the waters Petroleum Pipelines Task Force that probably won’t be relevant of the Straits of Mackinac. For to include in its recommenda- by the time it is completed. www.saulttribe.com 4 to 6 months of the year, the tions the decommissioning of the “A half-billion dollar invest- Straits are ice-covered, making Enbridge Line 5 pipeline at the ment in a tunnel will be either a spill response nearly impossi- Straits of Mackinac. stranded asset (never used), or it ble. Numerous small ruptures Sault Tribe’s position has guarantees climate disaster,” said

have already occurred on land not changed. “We have a new Payment.

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U.S. Postage PRSRT STD Permit No. 30 Sault Tribe legalizes marijuana SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. On April 8, Bay Mills Indian drivers cannot be under the influ- — The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe Community adopted an ordi- ence of marijuana. Permitted of Chippewa Indians Board of nance, allowing individuals manufacture, process and sale of Directors approved a resolution to cultivate, possess and use marijuana is limited to authorized at its April 16 meeting to legal- marijuana, which mirrors state tribal enterprises. ize marijuana on the Sault Tribe law. Michigan voters approved The new Tribal Code, reservation. The new law takes a referendum last fall legalizing Chapter 71: Criminal Offenses, effect May 15. marijuana. Subchapter XVI: Controlled “The wave of legalization The Sault Tribe law also mir- Substances and Related Offenses, of personal or recreational use rors state law: Only those 21 and takes effect May 15 to be in of marijuana has reached the older can possess, use and grow accord with the 30-day referen- Sault Tribe reservation for adult small amounts of marijuana with- dum timeline set forth in the Sault Sault Tribe citizens,” said Tribal in their residence. Those with Tribe Constitution, said Payment. Chairperson Aaron Payment. past marijuana related offenses The tribe will use the time to put “Some will celebrate while oth- may request they be vacated via an implementation plan and press ers have concerns. Fundamental Tribal Court. Marijuana cannot plan in place, according to the

Win Awenen Nisitotung 531 Ashmun St. MI 49783 Marie, Sault Ste. change is never easy.” be used or displayed in public; resolution. Page 2 Community May 17, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Tony Abramson retires after 35 years of service Rarely has a retiring team member commanded such respect and affection. Three former health directors, board members, colleagues, members and team members from across the tribe packed into the health center auditorium April 17 to pay their respects and rib retir- ing Health Center Clinic Manager Tony Abramson. After an introduction by Health Director Leo Chugunov, Cecil Pavlat presented Abramson with a plaque and an eagle feather and informed the crowd that Abramson has been adopted into the tribe as an honorary member. Former health director Mary Beth Skuppien, said, “Tony loves his wife and family, and his culture, so much. He is known through- out Indian Country as a scholar and a resource. He handled being a Cathy and Tony Abramson spend time with coworkers and friends during his retirement party. non-Native professional in Indian Country with grace and ; he is an example for every one of us. “You are amazing,” she said to him. Opens th Weatherization Program April 29 The Sault Tribe Housing Authority will be accepting applications for the Weatherization Program beginning April 29, 2019 thru May 28, 2019

The purpose of the Weatherization Program is  Must be a Sault to provide energy conservation improvements Tribe Household for homeowners in need of repair/replacement to  Must Own Home improve the energy efficiency of their home. and Land Photos by Brenda Austin and Lisa Corbiere  Trust Land Sault Tribe Health Divison Director Leo Chugunov stood by Tony Description of services to include: Abramson’s side as he gave an emotional farewell to those gathered for Leases Accepted his retirement party at the Sault Tribe Health Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  Repair/Replacement of Roofs, windows, and  Must reside in exterior doors the seven county service area  Air-sealing measures such as weather stripping  Must meet income and caulking guidelines  Insulation of pipes, skirting, roof area/attic Please contact the Homeownership Program Jamie Harvey @ (906)495-1450 or (800)794-4072

Cecil Pavlat presented Abramson with a plaque and an eagle feath- The Sault Tribe Board of Directors er and informed the crowd that honored Abramson’s years of Abramson has been adopted into service with a Pendleton blanket, the tribe as an honorary member. one of many gifts he received from He said, “Tony made a choice to be well-wishers. part of our community.”

Aambe! Let's Go!

Shkode: Fit For Life Emotions were high as Cathy and Tony Abramson celebrated his retire- ment with coworkers, friends and family. Running & Wellness Program When: Begins June 17, 2019 What: Monday - Thursday 4p-7p FREE 7 week running & wellness program open Saturday 5K's: To be Determined to youth ages 12-18. Will include run/walks, traditional games such as lacrosse & warrior games, with trips to local 5K's. Will also include partnership with LSSU Recreation & Sault Where: Tribe Registered Dietitians. Activities will take place at Big Bear Arena, unless otherwise indicated.

Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Space is limited. To register, or get more information, please contact Charlee Brissette at 906-632-5210 ext. 45241 or [email protected] Left: Mary Beth Skupien, Ph.D., Cathy and Tony Abramson. Skupien is the former director of the Sault Tribe Health Division, and has been Supported by the Sault Tribe Good Health and Wellness in Indian Country Grant. Made possible with friends with Tony since they attended nursing school together. funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. May 17, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Notices Page 3 Wequayoc Cemetery spring June Sault Tribe USDA USDAFood recognized triberoad for at least schedule The application process to Distribution Program staff certify one member of their house- receive these benefits takes up cleaning set for May 18 eligibility of clients and distrib- holds. Applicants also must verify to seven business days from the The Wequayoc Cemetery tidying up the general cemetery ute food at a central warehouse all that applies to them on the date the office receives it, and spring cleaning and potluck is on area. in Sault Ste. Marie and repeat application, such as all income you cannot receive SNAP (food May 18 at 10 a.m. Potluck at 12 Please label items with your the process at eight tailgate sites received, all expenses paid out stamps) and commodities in the p.m. at 2354 E. Hwy M-134 in name to reduce chances of getting every month serving 15 counties such as child support, day care, same month. Hessel. mixed up with others’ items. in all. Those counties served utility bills, rent or mortgage Here is the June 2019 food Equipment needed: rakes, trash For any questions or for more are Alger, Chippewa, Delta, receipts. distribution road schedule: bags, work gloves and any other information, call Russ Rickley at Luce, Mackinac, Marquette, Applicants over 60 or disabled Cheboygan June 27 items for cleaning the graves and 440-5696. Schoolcraft, Antrim, Benzie, may qualify for a medical deduc- Hessel June 10 Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, tion as well. Kincheloe June 10 Marquette hand drum workshops Grand Traverse, Leelenau and Those who may have questions Manistique 1 June 4 Sault Tribe Unit V hosts a two-day hand drum making class, Manistee. Those wishing to apply should call 635-6076 or toll free Manistique 2 June 18 May 24, 3-6 p.m., and May 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., with instructor must reside in one of the 15 coun- at (888) 448-8732 to inquire. Marquette June 6 Ogemaa Chichuck/Bud Biron at the Peter White Public Library, ties served in to apply. A nutrition educator is also Newberry June 14 217 N Front Street in Marquette for Sault Tribe members. Must Applicants need to verify available to help with any nutri- Rapid River June 12 be 12 years of age or older. All materials provided to create your membership in any federally tion questions you may have. St. Ignace June 20 own hand drum and drum stick! Class is free of charge but only 12 spaces are available! Lunch also provided each day! Training opportunities available Contact Charles Matson to regis- Committee The following committees have vacanciesUnit II - Naubinway (4-year ter by calling, (906) 450-5094 or vacant seats. Sault Tribe members term), one regular vacancy, one for eligible applicants email: [email protected]. interested in filling these alternate vacancy The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of burse an employer 50 percent of vacancies should submit one Unit II - Newberry (4-year Chippewa Indians Workforce your wage for a specified training Learn how to letter of intent and three letters term), one alternate vacancy Innovation and Opportunities Act period. of recommendation from other Unit III - St. Ignace (4-year members to Joanne Carr or Linda term), one alternate vacancy (WIOA) Program has funding Candidates must meet certain make bark Grossett at 523 Ashmun Street, Unit IV - Escanaba (4-year available for on-the-job training eligibility requirements and be Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783. Call term) one regular vacancy and short-term occupational train- a resident of the seven-county Joinmedallions Biskakone Greg John- ing opportunities. service area. (906) 635-6050 for any questions. Unit V - Munising (4-year son (Lac du Flambeau) and The program may be able to Apply at the WIOA officer at Anishinaabe Cultural term), one regular vacancy, one Community Health Education Committee - six vacancies – alternate vacancy provide tuition assistance for skills the Chi Mukwa Community Rec- to learn traditional birch bark three males (4-year term), three Unit V - Marquette (4-year training if it leads to an indus- reation Center in Sault Ste. Marie, females (4-year term) term), one alternate vacancy try-recognized certification or Mich, or call Brenda Cadreau at harvesting methods and to learn Child Welfare Committee - four under OJT, the program may reim- 635-4767 for more information. how to make birch bark medal- vacancies (4-year term) Elder Subcommittee lions. Election Committee - nine Unit I - Sault (4-year term), Saturday, May 18 — vacancies (4-year term) one regular vacancy BMIC and BMCC thanks basketball Workshop at 9 a.m., Sault Ste. Higher Education Committee - Unit ll - Hessel (4-year term), Marie elders building two vacancies (4-year term) one regular vacancy, one alternate tournament supporters The Bay Mills Indian Rodenroth Motors, SOO CO-OP Sunday, May 19 — Health Board - five vacancies vacancy Community and Bay Mills Credit Union, War Memorial (4-year term) Unit II - Naubinway (4-year Workshop, 9 a.m., St. Ignace Housing Committee - Unit I - term), three regular vacancies, Community College thanks and Hospital, volunteers and offi- elders complex one vacancy (4-year term), Unit two alternate vacancies acknowledges the following for cials. Contact Sault Tribe IV - one vacancy (4 year term). Unit IV - Escanaba (4-year their generous support of the The tournament was a great Community Health to register Special Needs/Enrollment term), two regular vacancies One2019 year Inter-Tribal commitment Basketball for Win Awenensuccess Nisitotung this year monthly with newspaper.15 teams or to get more information at Tournament on April 13: competing in male, female and Committee - six vacancies (2-year Unit IV - Manistique (4-year Online edition will have link to website. 632-5210, Charlee Brissette@ term) term), one regular vacancy Bay Mills Resort and Casinos, coed age groups ranging from 12 saulttribe.net. Elder Advisory Committee Unit V - Munising (4-year Boys and Girls Club of Bay and under through adult. Plans Unit I - Sault (4-year term), term), three regular vacancies Mills, Brimley Area Schools, are already underway for next one regular vacancy Unit V - Marquette (4-year Brimley Booster Club, Central year’s tournament! Conservation Unit II - Hessel (4-year term), term), two regular vacancies, one Savings Bank, Jack’s Grub and Chi miigwech. (Thank you one alternate vacancy alternate vacancy Pub, LSSU Men’s Basketball very much). Committee Helping families tell their stories meetings Helping Families Tell Their plan meeting, or influencing Stories, June 10, 6-7:30 p.m. policy makers in family-centered remaining in Sign-in starts at 5:30 p.m., at the systems change, is YOUR 2019 Smartzone, 2345 Meridian Street individual or family story. All meetings take place at Ke- in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. This workshop helps people wadin Casino in Sault Ste. Marie. For those who would like to to understand the power an Meetings are scheduled to start at participate but cannot attend in individual and family story has 5 p.m. person, please consider joining us to create positive change in via Zoom. People can participate ContactFor Linda 12 months, Grossett at (906) all aspects of the systems and $51 per insertion. via Zoom using a computer or services, which will create a 635-6050 or email lgrossett@ a cell phone. When registering, lasting legacy for families to saulttribe.net if you have any indicate your preference. A questions. Zoom link will be e-mailed to follow. Plus, they learn how to Tribal members are encouraged registrants prior to our session organize, articulate and present American Indians Specializing in together. strengths and needs in a format to attend. 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Please [email protected]. 1129 E. Easterday Ave., Sault, MI 49783 Page 4 Membership Services May 17, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Shkode: Fit 4 Life Membership May is National Foster Care Month youth program National Foster Care Month youth are waiting to be adopt‑ return children home, able to Services is observed during the month of ed. Please help us spread the work with children who have starts up May every year. The purpose is word that foster children are in emotional and behavioral needs This program will teach youth (906) to raise awareness about foster need of caring individuals who and able to encourage teens how to be Fit 4 Life in the U.P. care and encourage more people can provide safe and nurturing towards independent living. and show that physical activity to get involved. Currently, it is homes. Make a difference in a child’s can be FUN by combining train‑ AnishinAreaaabek Code estimated over 400,000 children Anishnaabek Community and life! If you are interested in ing and friendly recreation! Community and are in foster care in the United Family Services is looking for becoming a foster parent, please What: FREE seven-week run‑ Family Services States and children spend an foster parents who are willing call Anishnaabek Community ning and wellness program open to youth ages 12-18. Include run/ 632‑5250 or (800) 726‑0093 average of 20 months in care. to work with children’s birth and Family Services at 632-5250 walks, traditional games such USDA: 635‑6076 or (888) More than 117,000 children and parents, supportive of efforts to or (800) 726-0093. as lacrosse and warrior games, 448‑8732 with trips to local 5Ks. Will also Child Advocacy Center: Child Care Development Fund has openings include partnership with LSSU 632‑4001 The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of • Be at least 18 years of age; the following criteria prior to Recreation and Sault Tribe dieti‑ Advocacy Resource Center: Chippewa Indians Anishnaabek • Live in a separate residence; providing care: tians. 632‑1808 or (877) 639-7820 Community and Family • Care only for children they • Be at least 18 years of age; When: Begins June 17, 2019, Child Placement Program: Services (ACFS) Child Care and are related to; • Live in a separate residence; Monday-Thursday 4-7 p.m. and 632‑5250, 495-1232 or (800) Development Fund (CCDF) has Obtain a clear Michigan • Complete FBI and state Saturday 5Ks to be determined 726‑0093 openings! Department of Health and Human fingerprint background checks; Where: Activities take place at St. Ignace Office: 643‑8689 You may be eligible for Services clearance; • Obtain a clear Michigan Big Bear Arena, unless otherwise Manistique Office: child care assistance if you are • Obtain a clear Internet Department of Health and Human indicated. 341‑6993 or (800) 347‑7137 working, going to school or in Criminal History Access Tool Services clearance; Registration is on a first come, Munising Office: 387‑3906, a qualified job search program; report through ACFS; • Obtain a clear Internet first served basis. To register (800) 236‑4705 children are members or eligible • Obtain a clear tribal registry Criminal History Access Tool or get more information, please to be members of the Sault Ste. clearance through ACFS; report through ACFS; contact Charlee Brissette at (906) CULTURE Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians; • Provide signed open door • Obtain a clear tribal registry 632-5210, extension 45241, or 635-6050 live inside the tribe’s seven- policy, provider registration clearance through ACFS; [email protected]. Language, Mary Murray county service area and meet and client/provider agreement; • Provide signed open door Space is limited. Call or email Culture Camp, Ojibwe income guidelines. • Follow the CCDF payment policy, provider registration form, to register TODAY! Learning Center & Library You may choose a state- schedule and payment paperwork and client/provider agreement; Supported by the Sault Tribe licensed child care service, requirements; • Follow the CCDF payment Good Health and Wellness in EDUCATION tribe-licensed child care center, • Complete initial home visit schedule and payment paperwork Indian Country Grant. Made possible with funding from the 632-6798 state-licensed family/group child with CCDF coordinator. requirements; Centers for Disease Control and Child Care: 632-5258 care home, tribe-licensed family/ There may be more criteria in • CPR and first aid within 90 Prevention. Early Childhood: 635-7722 group child care home, child the near future. days; care provided by a relative or an If choosing an in-home (aide) • CCDF training requirements Youth Education & in-home aide. Call (800) 726- care provider, they must meet within 90 days. Escanaba elder’s Activities: 635-7010 0093 for more information. WIOA: 635-4767 clerk position open Applications available online Adult Ed: 495-7305, 632- The Sault Tribe’s Elder at https://www.saulttribe.com/ Employment Program is accept‑ 6098 membership-services/acfs/direct- Higher Ed: 635-4767 ing applications for a part-time services/child-care-development- Community Health program fund or at any ACFS office listed clerk at the Escanaba Tribal ELDERS below. Community Health Center. Administration: 635‑4971 ACFS main office, 2218 Applicants must be Sault Tribe or (888) 711-7356 Shunk Road, Sault Ste. Marie, MI members aged 60 or over and Health Sufficiency Fund, 49783 reside in the seven-county service Meals, Transportation, ACFS-Kincheloe, 60 area. Application and job details In-Home Service Kincheloe Road, Kincheloe, MI may be picked up at the Escanaba 49788 Tribal Community Health Center, HOUSING ACFS St. Ignace, 1140 N. 1401 N. 26th St., Suite 105, or by Administration: 495‑5555 or State Street, Suite 2805, St. calling Brenda Cadreau at (906) (800) 794‑4072 Ignace, MI 49781 635-4767. The deadline to apply Resident Services: 495‑1450 or ACFS Munising, 622 W is June 7, 2019. (800) 794‑4072 Superior Street, Munising, MI Maintenance: 49862 Head Start and (855) 205‑2840 ACFS Manistique, 5698 West Early Head Start Homeownership: 495‑1450 or Highway U.S.-2, Manistique, MI (800) 794‑4072 49854 If choosing a state-licensed or now accepting Home Improvement: 495‑1450 tribe-licensed child care center applications for or family/group child care home, RECREATION they must have a valid and 635-RINK (635-7465) 2019-20 current license. If opting for a Early Head Start is for children Youth Programs relative to provide care, they must from birth to 3 years old and Events meet the following criteria prior pregnant women. Center-based Pro Shop to providing care: services provided in Sault Ste. Recreation Agreements • Relative of the child(ren) Marie, and home-based services needing care (grandparent, great- Health Director Leo Chugunov congratulates Rita Lewis on her selection in Chippewa and Mackinac coun‑ Enrollment grandparent, uncle, aunt, sibling); as Health Employee of the Month. ties. Head Start center-based ser‑ Administration: 632‑8552 or vices available in Sault Ste. Marie (800) 251-6597 and St. Ignace. Children must be Tribal membership cards, Membership Liaisons May 2019 Schedule 3 years old by Dec. 1, 2019. tuition waiver certifications, Membership liaisons assist Unit II and III —Clarence Health Center, (906) 387-4721 High quality educational ser‑ vices provided by highly-quali‑ blood quantum certifications, members with questions, issues Hudak, (906) 430-2004 (cell) May 21, 22, 23, 29 and 31at fied teaching staff, including ser‑ relinquishment requests, and cocnerns. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Manistique Health Center, (906) vices to children with disabilities. enrollment of children, update Unit I —Sheila Berger, (906) Sault Tribe Lambert Center, 341-8469 Must provide proof of income address changes, assist with 635-6050, ext. 26359 225 Wa Seh Dr., St. Ignace, May 20 at Escanaba Penn Star, and tribal identification. treaty fishing license, fami‑ (906) 259-2983 (cell) (906) 643-2124 (office) (906) 786-2636 Applications available by call‑ ly genealogy, eagle feather Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Units IV and V —Mary No May hours at Marquette ing (906) 635-7722 or emailing permits and form BIA-4432 Sault Tribe Administration, Jenerou, (906) 450-7011 Tribal Health Center due to holi‑ [email protected] or (Indian preference forms) 523 Ashmun St., Sault Ste. Marie May 17 and 28 at Munising day, (906) 225-1616. [email protected]. Natural ResourceS Wildlife Program: 632-6132 Sault Tribe health clinics in Sault Tribe service area Fisheries Program: 632-6132 St. Ignace Sault Ste. Marie Manistique Munising Environment: 632‑5575 1140 N. State St., Suite 2805 2864 Ashmun St. 5698W US Highway 2 622 West Superior St. Phone: 643-8689 Phone: 632-5200 Phone: 341-8469 Phone: 387-4721 Law Enforcement/ Toll Free: (877) 256-0135 Toll Free: (877) 256-0009 Toll Free: (866) 401-0043 Toll Free: (800) 236-4705 Conservation 635-6065 Escanaba Hessel Newberry Marquette 1401 N 26th St., Suite 105 3355 N. 3 Mile Rd. 4935 Zeez Ba Tik Lane 1229 Washington St. For emergencies, dial 911 Phone: 786-2636 Phone: 484-2727 Phone: 293-8181 Phone: 225-1616 May 17, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News Page 5 Lockview Restaurant under new ownership By Brenda Austin their adult kids on board with across the street and down a In a town known for its their decision, emotions have block from the Lockview, and whitefish and tourist shops been running the gamut - from Steve says she has been giving along Portage Ave. near the nervous and getting no sleep him advice and is always there Soo Locks, a local restaurant at night, to being excited and to help answer whatever ques- under new ownership in Sault looking forward to continuing a tions he has about the restaurant. Ste. Marie has decided to stick family tradition. The Goetzs’ said their staff to their well-known and loved Steve has been in food ser- includes employees that have menu, with whitefish being their vice since the age of 13, work- been there since they were staple. Steve and Amy Goetz ing in local restaurants, includ- 15 and are now in their 30s bought the Lockview Restaurant ing Abner’s, where he spent five and 40s. The head cook has from a family friend in busy years learning the ins and been battering whitefish in the February, and after two months outs of the business. He retired Lockview kitchen for over 25 of preparation, opened for busi- five years ago, after over 24 years. “We rely on our staff, ness May 1. years at URF West prison in most of them came back from Until two years ago, the Kinross as a State of Michigan last year and years past,” Steve Lockview was owned and oper- food service supervisor. said. “There is a lot of passion ated by Steve’s Uncle Bob and Amy has been managing in the workers here. They love Aunt Doreen Goetz and their businesses for the past 30 years, this place and we honestly could two children Rob and Tammy, and two years ago helped Mid not have done this without who had been the owners since American Title Co. open a them.” the late 80s. After Steve’s uncle branch office in the Sault, where In addition to flying the passed away, the family con- she still works and plans to con- American, Michigan and tinued to operate the business tinue her passion as a title agent Canadian flags outside the until two years ago, when they during the day. Prior to that she restaurant, they are also going sold it to family friend Dennis worked for EUP Title Company to raise and fly the Sault Tribe Borrousch. When Dennis for 19 years, and as their man- flag. Steve and their children approached Steve about purchas- ager from 2006 until 2017, when and grandchildren are all Sault ing the restaurant last summer, she left. She has an educational Tribe members. he initially told him he wasn’t background as a paralegal, and The Goetzs’ have five chil- interested. But after talking it early in her career worked for dren, Tiffany Grove, Holly over with Amy and praying local attorneys Tom Veum and Greeley, Katrina Wade, and about it, they decided to give it a Leanne Deuman for 11 years. Michael and Mitchell Goetz, all shot. “As a joke, I told my uncle Following in his father’s foot- of which have been in the past, years ago that when I retired steps, their son Mitchell man- or are presently, employees of from the food service with the ages the kitchen in a restaurant the Sault Tribe. Photo by Brenda Austin state I was going to come cook in Grand Rapids, and has taken Their ribbon cutting was held Chamber Ambassadors, family and guests held a ribbon cutting cer- for him. I would never have a break from there to help his May 9, with family gathered emony at Lockview Restaurant on May 9. New owners are Steve and imagined owning the place.” parents with their new endeavor. outside around the flagpole, Amy Goetz. Lockview Restaurant is located at 329 W. Portage, and they Amy’s knack for business And Steve’s first cousin, daugh- gaining strength from each other feature breakfast, lunch and dinner, including their famous whitefish. management and Steve’s exten- ter to his Uncle Bob and Aunt and pride in their accomplish- The Goetzs’ said their staff includes employees that have been there sive experience in food manage- Doreen, Tammy “Goetz” Cook, ment’s and community. since they were 15 and are now in their 30s and 40s. The head cook ment have prepared them both is the owner of The Palace has been battering whitefish in the Lockview kitchen for over 25 years. for their new roles, and with Mexican Restaurant & Saloon, Phone and Internet Discounts Latest Sault Tribe Available to CenturyLink Customers CenturyLink participates in a government benefit program (Lifeline) job openings to make residential telephone or qualifying broadband service more affordable to eligible low-income individuals and families. Eligible Apply online at www.saulttribe.com customers are those that meet eligibility standards as defined by GOVERNMENTAL OPENINGS Bus aide (St. Ignace) the FCC and state commissions. Residents who live on federally SAULT STE. MARIE, Staff dentist (Manistique) KINCHELOE Program clerk (Newberry) recognized Tribal Lands may qualify for additional Tribal benefits Assistant events manager Community Health technician (up to an additional $25 of enhanced Lifeline support monthly and Child care aide (Newberry) Child care housekeeper/mainte- Lead cooks (St. Ignace Youth a credit of up to $100 on their initial installation charges) if they nance Facility) participate in certain additional federal eligibility programs. The General counsel Student Services assistant Human Resource generalist (Hessel) Lifeline discount is available for only one telephone or qualifying Human Resource manager broadband service per household, which can be on either a wireline Medical laboratory technician KEWADIN CASINO Perinatal care coordinator OPENINGS or wireless service. Broadband speeds must be 18 Mbps download Planning specialist SAULT STE. MARIE and 2 Mbps upload or faster to qualify. Project coordinator Keno clerk Recruiter (Health) Gaming dealer trainee Tribal attorney A household is defined for the purposes of the Lifeline program Youth program administrator ST. IGNACE as any individual or group of individuals who live together at the Busser HESSEL, ST. IGNACE, Guest room attendant same address and share income and expenses. Lifeline service ESCANABA, MANISTIQUE, Beverage supervisor is not transferable, and only eligible consumers may enroll in the MARQUETTE, MUNISING, Front desk clerks NEWBERRY Bartenders program. Consumers who willfully make false statements in order to Staff dentist (St. Ignace) Bar servers obtain a Lifeline discount can be punished by fine or imprisonment Community health technician Deli cooks (Hessel) Dishwashers and can be barred from the program. Maintenance technician (St. Cage cashier Ignace Lambert Center) Cage cashiers If you live in a CenturyLink service area, please call Tutor (Escanaba/Gladstone) Gaming dealers Student services assistant Casino porters 1.855.954.6546 or visit centurylink.com/lifeline with questions or (Escanaba) Dietician (St. Ignace) CHRISTMAS to request an application for the Lifeline program. Student services assistant (St. Bar server Ignace) Line cook Tutor (Manistique) Players Club clerk – part time & Clinical social worker full time positions (Manistique) Casino porters Page 6 Membership Services May 17, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Physical Activity Referral Program sees early success From Community Health When John Goetz was diag- nosed with diabetes, he knew he needed to make serious lifestyle changes for his health. John need- ed to lose weight, but his hip and shoulder pain made exercising for weight-loss difficult. He decided to start small. He began by walking regularly, then he cleaned up his diet, and, eventually, he enrolled in Sault Tribe Community Health Education’s new Physical Activity Referral Program (PA Program). Now, about 14 months after starting his new health and fitness journey, John has better control over his diabetes and he’s lost more than 50 pounds. With assis- tance from the PA Program, he now exercises regularly — he lifts, rows and even does yoga. He says he’s more relaxed and that his numbers — AIC and blood pres- Health educators working in the Physical Activity Referral Program are sure — are improving. John is one (L-R) Samantha Radecki, MPH, RYT-200; Mike Goetz, BS, ACSM EP-C; of many in the PA Program experi- Charlee Brissette, MS, ACSM EP-C, NASM CES; Josh Firack, BS, ACSM encing similar results. EP-C; and Heather Hemming, BS, ACSM EP-C. Health Educator Josh Fireck, left, works with John Goetz, who has been In the PA Program, John start- gram’s weekly yoga and functional “The most significant change in the PA Program for over a year and is seeing significant results. ed lifting weights again, which strength class, which he says is “so is my overall state of physical and yoga exercise, I don’t have pain on-one sessions or if they would burned more calories than walking relaxing.” Overall, John says he’s mental fitness. With my weight- in my hips and shoulders so I can benefit more by being placed in alone and helped him lose more benefitted greatly from participat- loss and clean eating, my diabetes do more strenuous workouts,” a group class. Not every patient weight. He also joined the pro- ing. is better controlled, and with my John said in a testimonial inter- receives one-on-one session, but view where he agreed to share all are placed into the sessions his story with Community Health most appropriate for their abilities Education. “Now I can exercise and physical activity needs.” the way that I want to exercise The Physical Activity Referral without having to worry.” Program beta test period started The six-month PA Program is in late 2018. Since that time, specially designed for patients the exercise physiologists have with serious medical conditions worked with more than 60 patients like diabetes, hypertension or referred by Sault Tribe medical obesity, for example — those providers. The PA Program is who need to be physically active, only currently offered in Sault but may not have the physical Ste. Marie. However, all Sault ability or the knowledge to safely Tribe patients in need and who fit and effectively get moving on the program’s eligibility criteria their own. The program follows may be referred, if they are will- the American College of Sports ing to travel to the Sault. After Medicine’s Exercise Is Medicine beta testing concludes and with guideline. Community Health future funding, Community Health Education’s trained and certified Education hopes to expand the exercise physiologists use these PA Program to other Sault Tribe criteria to develop individualized health centers across our sev- exercise prescriptions for each en-county service area. patient in order to improve their “At Sault Tribe Community overall fitness level. Health, we seek to provide the “There is no one-size-fits-all highest quality of care for every physical activity prescription for patient and the PA Program Youth Education and Activities brought two teams to Bay Mills on April 12 to compete in this year’s inter-trib- every patient,” Heather Hemming, adds great value to the services al basketball tournament. Participants practice often during open gym hours at the Big Bear Recreation the Sault Tribe Health Education we already offer (i.e. nicotine Center, as well as compete in YEA’s 3-on-3 bi-weekly basketball tournaments. Both of our 14-and-un- supervisor who oversees the PA dependence, nursing, nutrition),” der and the 18-and-under teams won second place. The 14-and-under team, from left, Adam Horrigan, Program, said. “At the initial fit- Hemming said. Deshawn Lowes, Da’Jon Willis, Brandon Erlichman, (center) Terrel Suggit-team captain, Damien Everitt, Grant ness assessment, we determine If you would like to learn more VanLuchene and coach, Jill Lawson. The 18-and-under team, from left, Nick Bourne, Jackson Hetrick-team the patient’s best route for fitness about the program, talk to your captain, Willem Perron, Hunter Walther, Reilly Cox, James Benoit, Jonathon Willis, and (center) Alex Hedges. improvement, whether they need Sault Tribe medical provider, or Not pictured is Coleman Bumstead. extra-specialized attention in one- call Hemming at (906) 632-5210.

Photo by Rick Smith The most recent Fitness Challenge conducted by the All-In-One Fitness Center in Sault Ste. Marie was a 12-week challenge started on Jan. 21. Body assessments were conducted on participants before and after the challenge measured weight, body fat percentages, body measure- ments, flexibility, aerobic fitness and strength. Winners were chosen based on overall improvement between their individual assessments. The winners of this challenge were, from left, Kalvin Hartwig, second place; Karin Pingatore, fourth place; Crystal Falk, third place; and Don MacDonald, first place. May 17, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Natural Resources Page 7

BSaulty Robert Mar chandTribe LawGreat LakesEnforcement subsistence/gillnet fishing When and tribal members Conservation hold subsistence or for the month of May notices that will be due no Inland hunting, fishing and gathering Subsistence and subsistence gillnet subsistence netting permits, regardless of later than June 10. Sault Tribe Law Enforcement (STLE) licenses authorize fishing on the Great activity during a reporting period, they General information is accepting bear and elk applications for Lakes in Sault Tribe’s treaty area only. are required to submit a monthly catch All tribal codes that regulate treaty fish- the lottery drawing in June. Applications These licenses are not good on inland lakes report no later than the 10th of the month ing and hunting activities can be found available online at www.saulttribe.com, and streams in the treaty area. following the month you are reporting for. at www.saulttribe.com, Government at Membership Services, Natural Resources, Tribal Code Chapter 20, Section 20.107, For example, for the month of May 2019, the top, Tribal Code from drop down list. at the bottom of this page, select “For is where tribal members can find the sub- if a tribal member held a subsistence or Chapters 21 and 23 regulate inland hunting, Applications Please Click Here.” sistence fishing rules. The CORA Code subsistence and netting permit, they would fishing and gathering activities; Chapter 20 Applications accepted from May 1-31, also has information related to subsistence be required to submit a catch report no and CORA Code regulate commercial fish- 2019, and only up until 5 p.m. on May 31. fishing, with which all license holders need later than June 10, 2019. STLE provides an ing and subsistence and subsistence gillnet A $4 application processing fee applies per to make themselves familiar. They will informational handout to all tribal members fishing. application (elders 60 and over and youth find that, per tribal code, no member shall who apply for and receive these licenses Please remember that when you obtain 16 and under are free). The lottery drawing sell or offer for sale any of fish that indicate when their first catch report is any of the authorized treaty licenses, it is takes place at a Conservation Committee harvested under a subsistence license; fish due, and provides the various methods trib- your responsibility to learn and understand meeting in June 2019. Those drawn for an captured by subsistence fishers shall not al members may use to submit their month- the rules governing those rights. If you can- elk permit are contacted after the drawing. be used for any purpose other than con- ly catch reports. If you fax your report, not find the answers you are looking for in For bear permits, members who applied sumption by themselves or their families. you are required to call STLE to ensure any of the tribal codes that regulate all Sault need to contact STLE no sooner than two Another section advises that possession it was received. If you email your report, Tribe treaty licenses, please contact STLE weeks after the drawing as it takes time of more than 100 pounds of fish based on you must receive a response advising your at (906) 635-6065 and you will be put in to put all the lottery winners’ information the combined weight of all species by a report was received. If you do not receive touch with a conservation officer who will together. Please remember you must have subsistence fisher in any one day is strictly an email response, please contact STLE. be able to assist. STLE not only issues all in your possession a current inland harvest prohibited. Each day begins at 12 a.m. and Regardless of the day of the month you treaty licenses, but is responsible for enforc- license to receive your bear or elk tag. ends at 12 a.m.; subsistence fishers cannot renew your license, you are still required ing the laws associated with them. Spring turkey season, which began on have in their possession more than 100 to submit a catch report for the month you Robert Marchand is the chief of Sault April 15, ends on June 15. In the spring pounds at any given time throughout a spe- renewed. For example, if you renew on Tribe chief of police and conservation law season, you are authorized to harvest two cific day. May 31, you are required to submit a report enforcement. bearded only turkeys. Coyote season is all year long with no maximum amount you 2019 Sault Tribe Elk Application can harvest. If you held a 2018 harvest license, hunt- ing tags, non-hunting harvest license, etc., The 2019 Elk application period will run from May 1, 2019 to May 31, 2019. All applications must be received by Sault Tribe Law Enforcement before you are required to submit the annual har- 5:00 pm on May 31, 2019. Applications received after 5:00 pm on May 31, 2019 will NOT be accepted. A lottery will be conducted at the June Conservation vest report, regardless of activity. Failure to Committee Meeting. do so will delay the renewal of your 2019 licenses until that report is received. Great Lakes commercial fishing First Name Middle Name Last Name Please remember all licenses issued in 2018 expired Dec. 31, 2018, (as displayed on card) and until you renew for 2019 Address City State Zip code following the regular process, you are not licensed to commercial fish. If you have not renewed for 2019 yet, you are not required File number (red #on Tribal ID) Phone number to submit monthly or bi-weekly harvest reports. Please contact STLE to schedule your STS number ( red # on harvest card) Date of Birth Sex E-mail address appointment to renew for 2019. If you are properly licensed, and fish in MM-123, the bi-weekly harvest report sub- There is a $4 application fee. Each elk application must be accompanied by a check or money order for $4. Checks can be made out to 'Sault Tribe.' Elders (60 and older) mission is still in effect. Reports in this area and youth (16 and under) are not required to pay application fees. for the period of the 1st – 15th are due at STLE no later than the 20th of the month. Please send all applications to: Reports for the period of the 16th to the end Sault Tribe Law Enforcement of the month are due no later than the 10th Elk Applications of the following month. If you plan to stop P.O. Box 925 fishing in MM-123 at any point, you must Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 contact STLE to advise them of this. If you For questions, please contact the Sault Tribe Natural Resources Department at 906-632-6132. advised or your catch reports indicate that you fish MM-123, then STLE expects to 2019 Sault Tribe Bear Application receive two harvest reports each month. If you contact STLE, we will make a note to The 2019 bear application period will run from May 1, 2019 to May 31, 2019. All applications must be received by Sault Tribe Law Enforcement before 5:00 pm on not expect twice monthly reports until you May 31, 2019. Applications received after 5:00 pm on May 31, 2019 will NOT be accepted. A lottery will be conducted at the June Conservation Committee Meeting. Please be sure to indicate which Bear Management Unit you are applying for (see map below). tell us you are going back in to MM-123. If you are properly licensed and fish in any other areas other than MM-123, you are First name Middle name Last name required to submit monthly harvest reports no later than the 10th of the following Address City State Zip code month. If you are properly licensed and do not have any activity or do not have any File number( red# on Tribal card) STS number ( red # on Harvest card) Phone number catch to report, you are still required to sub- mit a report of no activity/no catch by the Date of birth Sex E-mail address 10th of the following month. For example, for the month of April, your reports are due to STLE no later than May 10. STLE provides several methods to turn Please select one of the following Bear Management Units. Please note in your harvest reports: U.S. Mail to P.O. that all Sault Tribe bear permits are only valid with in the 1836 Ceded Territory. See map for generalized boundaries of each Bear Box 925, Sault, MI 49783; fax to (906) Management Unit 632-0691 – if you fax, you must call STLE to ensure your report was received; hand Upper Peninsula Lower Peninsula deliver to STLE at 2175 Shunk Road, Sault, Drummond Baldwin Mich.; and now there is a black mailbox Baraga Gladwin attached to the column at the right of the entrance to the George K. Nolan Judicial Gwinn Red Oak Building where the STLE office is located Newberry in which you may submit your reports after hours or on the weekends. The Chippewa Ottawa Resource There is a $4 application fee. Each bear application must be Authority (CORA) implemented an admin- accompanied by a check or money order for $4. Checks can be made istrative order regarding MM-123 and out to 'Sault Tribe.' Elders (60 and older) and youth (16 and under) an interim regulation regarding gillnet are not required to pay application fees. fishing in MH-1. All captains should have Please send all applications to: received a copy from CORA, but STLE Sault Tribe Law Enforcement will be including a copy of these orders in Bear Application the captains’ report packets. If you have P.O. Box 925 not received these notices and would like Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 a copy, please contact STLE at (906) 635- For questions, please contact the Sault Tribe Natural Resources 6065 and one will be mailed to you. Department at 906-632-6132. Page 8 News May 17, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung

Tipping Point Solutions chosen for prestigious honors President/CEO of Tipping Point Solutions, Rick Schmidt, honored as Colorado’s 2019 Small Business Person of the Year By Brenda Austin in the convergence of film- team.” is very meaningful. have been possible without President/CEO of Tipping media with interactive training The company’s slogan is Schmidt said the opening the support of the state Point Solutions, Rick Schmidt, technologies. “Changing the Way the World of their Michigan office four of Michigan’s Economic is this year’s Colorado Small His last assignment, Learns,” and Schmidt said the months ago is the result of Development Corporation Business Person of the Year prior to his retirement as a fact that TPS is starting to make in-depth exploration and (MEDC), the tribal EDC and the award winner. Tipping Point career Naval officer, was as inroads to be able to achieve that planning which would not Sault Tribe Board of Directors. a director of training at the Navy’s Information Warfare SAULT STE. MARIE TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS Training Command (IWTC) in LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT Pensacola, Fla. “I was fortunate to be exposed to the training 2019 JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY profession during the last three years of my Navy career. That experience really opened my Law Enforcement Training Activities: eyes to the impact of quality and Physical Fitness Training Felony Traffic Stops focused training and how few providers really get this right, Evidence Collection Simunitions with the result being ineffective Taser Training Presentation Building Entry training that produces little MILO Simulator Report Writing organizational value,” he said. Knowing he wanted to be First Aid Training Water Safety a small business entrepreneur, Swat Team Techniques Fingerprinting Tipping Point Solutions was born. “The success of our prod- K-9 Unit Presentation Fire Safety ucts is entirely dependent on Outdoor Emergency Preparedness the effective analysis of our Tipping Point Solutions President customers organizational needs,” and CEO Rick Schmidt Schmidt said. “One of the things Recreational Activities: Solutions (TPS) has also been Tipping Point specializes in is chosen as a 2019 winner in the employment of an instruc- Swimming / Games the 11th Annual Colorado tional design process that deter- Companies to Watch Awards, mines how training will truly WHO IS ELIGIBLE with the top 50 being officially influence employee productivity. announced at a ceremony on Essential to our process is the Sault Tribe Members 11 – 15 Years of Age June 21. close collaboration we have with WHERE TPS is a leading developer subject matter experts. We feel Boedne Bay, Moran, Michigan of interactive training and that if customers are willing media solutions, and is based to commit time and money to WHEN in Centennial, Colo., with a employee training, then we need Monday – Friday, August 5 – 9, 2019 satellite office located in Sault to ensure that the training meets COST – None Ste. Marie, Mich. the mark and provides a return Tipping Point Media, the on their investment. We evaluate film production division those items that really have the TRANSPORTATION MAY BE PROVIDED IF NEEDED-SEE FORM of TPS, delivers superior greatest impact on employee or CONTACT quality training products for organizational performance, and organizations, producing then target positive change in Robert Marchand, Chief of Police professional quality media that those areas. While I know this (906) 635-6065 addresses organizational training seems obvious, this is lacking SUBMIT REGISTRATION FORMS TO: challenges. The company’s across many training providers.” new office in the Sault Tribe’s Awarded Colorado’s Small Sault Tribe Law Enforcement Department Tamarack Business Center Business Person of the Year P.O. Box 925, 2175 Shunk Road in Sault Ste. Marie hosts and chosen as a winner in the Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 a professional film studio, 2019 Colorado Companies to

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veteran and Sault Tribe admires is a great achievement. member, oversees the day-to- “Tipping Point Solutions is suc- CADET’S NAME: ______day instructional design, film cessful due to the daily contribu- production and technology tions of its employees,” he said. PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN: ______development efforts that “I see the look on their faces support the company’s various and the pride they have in the customers. With over 28 years of company with these awards. It ADDRESS: ______experience in delivering creative makes me humbled and excited solutions for both the military to know they have the same level CITY/STATE/ZIP: ______and commercial markets, of professional satisfaction that I Schmidt is a recognized expert have - and it’s shared across our DAYTIME PHONE: ______NIGHT TIME PHONE: ______

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Only ONE free camp per T-Shirt Size: Small ______Medium ______Large ______Extra Large ______Sault Tribe member (Specify child or adult size) Adult Size ______Child Size ______Women’s Individual grade. Lunch fee must be paid Basketball Camp, June 17-20, 9 by participant. Transportation To Camp Needed?______If yes, from St. Ignace, Manistique, Kinross a.m. to 4 p.m., Females enter- Registration is limited: first or Sault Ste. Marie? (Circle One) ing 3rd-9th grade. Lunch fee come, first served. Only ONE Transportation From Camp Needed?____If yes, to St. Ignace, Manistique, Kinross, or must be paid by participant. free camp per Sault Tribe mem- Men’s Individual Basketball ber. Register online at www. Sault Ste. Marie? (Circle One) Camp, June 24-27, 9 a.m.-3 BigBearArena.com. p.m. Males entering 6th-9th Registration Deadlines: REGISTRATION FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED ON OR BEFORE June 28, 2019 grade. Women’s Basketball Camp, (Forms Can Be Faxed to (906) 632-0691) Little Lakers Basketball June 12 at 5 p.m. Camp, June 24-27, 9 a.m.- Men’s Basketball Camp, UPON SELECTION, YOUTH WILL RECEIVE AN APPLICATION PACKAGE WITH Noon. Females and males June 19 at 5 p.m. RULES & REGULATIONS TO BE REVIEWED AND SIGNED BY CADETS AND entering 3rd-6th grade. Little Lakers Basketball PARENTS. ALL REQUIRED FORMS ARE TO BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED PRIOR Middle School Volleyball Camp, July 24 at 5 p.m. TO CAMP (deadline will be included with packets). Camp, July 30-Aug. 1, 9 a.m.-4 Middle School Volleyball SPACE IS LIMITED SO PLEASE RETURN FORMS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. p.m. Females entering 5th-8th Camp, July 2 at 5 p.m. May 17, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News Page 9 Opposition on executive order changing water protection By Rick Smith Gretchen Whitmer sent a letter Whitmer. EPA proposal to change the defi- waters of the as U.S. President Donald Trump of opposition to a section in the The Executive Order on nition of the waters of the United put in place in 2015. issued an executive order on order to the U.S. Environmental Promoting Energy Infrastructure States. The BMIC also expressed April 10, 2019 containing Protection Agency (EPA). The and Economic Growth contains In a letter dated April 10, concerns calling the proposed changes to the Clean Water Act. governors of Illinois, Minnesota, a section the five governors say CORA Executive Director Jane change in the definition of U.S. Five governors of Great Lakes Wisconsin and Pennsylvania disregards mounting environ- A. TenEyck told EPA the propos- waters blatantly ignore science states led by Michigan Governor co-signed the letter along with mental concerns to the public. It al would bring adversity to fish, that removes protection for appears the order would remove fisheries and ecosystem services imperiled waters and infringes protections of non-navigable vital to tribes and their way of on tribal rights to hunt, fish and Michigan bills to allow waters and tributaries of the life. “Removing Clean Water Act gather in accordance with the Great Lakes, even if jeopardized protections for a defined set of 1836 Treaty of Washington. “The by pollution from industries. headwater streams and wetlands, proposed definition of the waters sandhill crane hunting “We strongly oppose any implementation of the proposed of the United States is a direct By Jennifer Dale-Burton in a statement. attempt by this administration rule will negatively impact threat to the Bay Mills Indian On April 10, House Resolution Good added that hunting to undermine state authority and tribes, tribal communities and Community,” they wrote. “This 61 and Senate Resolution 30 were cranes in the fall would have little ability to enforce water quality tribal members and their cultural definition and the directives introduced by Rep. Jim Lower affect on their behavior in the standards,” the governors wrote. practices and by the inevi- behind it would strip protec- (R-Cedar Lake), and Sen. Dale spring. “We remain committed to do table accompanying degradation tions for many of the nation’s Zorn (R-Ida). Lower introduced There are also concerns that what is necessary to protect of water quantity and quality,” waters and would threaten treaty a similar resolution (HR 154) in the robust Michigan population is sources of drinking water, public she wrote. resources while diminishing 2017. The bills urge the Michigan needed as a “source population” health and our environment. TenEyck added that the goal the federal government’s trust Natural Resources Commission to help other crane populations The residents of our states of the Clean Water Act is to responsibility to tribes.” to add sandhill cranes to the game that are still endangered. Cranes deserve to have this critical work “restore and maintain the chem- Thurlow McClellan, chairman species list and seek approval have a low reproduction rate, continue unimpeded. We urge ical, physical and biological of the Grand Traverse Band of from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife less than one chick per breeding integrity of the nation’s waters.” Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Service for a hunting season in this administration to reconsider pair. There is also a concern that Because the Clean Water Act Tribal Council, also echoed the Michigan. this executive order and respect hunters will accidentally shoot the rights of states to protect our grants protections to ‘waters of concerns of CORA and BMIC Zorn said in a statement the the whooping cranes that fly sandhill crane population in waters.” the United States,’ limiting the in a April 11 letter and said the with the sandhills. There are only The Chippewa-Ottawa definition of these waters has EPA should have conducted a Michigan could support “a new 100 breeding pairs of whooping and exciting hunting experience Resource Authority (CORA), huge ramifications on the abil- comprehensive analysis to deter- cranes. in our state.” His statement said Bay Mills Indian Community ity of federal, state and tribal mine whether rolling back Clean Sandhill cranes also add to the his bill would help the state “sci- (BMIC) and the Grand Traverse agencies to limit pollution of our Water Act would be detrimental state’s economy. According to entifically manage sandhill cranes Band (GTB) of Ottawa and nation’s water resources.” on treaty-reserved rights in the Michigan Seagrant, the U.S. Fish as it does other wildlife.” Chippewa Indians also filed TenEyck implored EPA as state of Michigan. and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Lower said a hunting season complaints with the EPA. well as the U.S. Army Corps of It seems the situation has a indicated that wildlife watching would help control the population Specifically, they opposed an Engineers to the description of strong chance of going to court. and limit damage to farms where generates a billion dollars of eco- cranes eat corn and wheat shoots. nomic activity in Michigan every The Audubon Society of year. Michigan, a science-based con- According to the USFWS, servation society, has come out of all the wildlife in the United Down Payment Assistance Program against the bills, as it did in 2017. States, birds attract the largest It says there is a better way to following. In 2011, there were deal with crop depredation than 47 million birdwatchers 16 and Application Period Open April 29, 2019 through hunting. older in the United States, which “Newly developed, non-tox- amounts to about 20 percent of June 11, 2019 ic chemical seed coatings have the population. Besides economic and aesthet- the potential to redirect sandhill The Down Payment Assistance Program (DPAP) is designed to assist cranes to consume insect pests ic appreciation, the sandhill crane in corn fields and avoid the seed, is a of spiritual importance Sault Tribe members in becoming homeowners of structurally sound resulting in a win-win for farm- to the Anishinaabe as one of the homes. The funds are HUD dollars and restricted to low-income Tribal ers,” said Michigan Audubon people’s original clans, the Jiijaag members. Eligible applicants could receive up to $9,500.00 to be applied Executive Director Heather Good dodem. towards down payment and closing costs. Each participating applicant will need to contribute $500.00 of their own money to receive the Volunteers sought for CCC/POW maximum grant of $9,500.00 or 20% purchase price of the home. This program is open to Sault Tribe members residing within the seven (7) camp archaeological project county service area; Chippewa, Luce, Mackinac, Alger, Schoolcraft, Delta, GLADSTONE, Mich— young men as they engaged in and Marquette. Hiawatha National Forest and conservation work in the central the U.S. Forest Service Passport Upper Peninsula of Michigan In Time Program (PIT) seek 12 from approximately 1933 to DPAP is open to Sault Tribe members with total income at or below 80% volunteers to participate in an 1942. However, during the final of the area median income, adjusted for family size. Participants must archaeological excavation at the years of World War II, the camp obtain a mortgage with a local lender. The Housing Authority will assist historic Camp Au Train July was re-purposed to house German applicants in demonstrating that they have stable income and the ability 29-Aug. 2, 2019. No special prisoners of war (POWs) captured and willingness to meet financial obligations. skills are required to volunteer, during Rommel’s failed Africa but volunteers under age18 must campaign. Camp Au Train was participate with a responsible one of five POW camps located DPAP funds are available to lower the cost of buying a home. Funds will adult and the minimum age is 12. in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula be in the form of a Note applied as a lien against the property. No Volunteers must commit to partic- and housed about 225 prisoners monthly payments apply; the amount depreciates 20% each year and is ipate in the entire session. and 40 US troops while occupied forgiven after five years. Participants will join archae- from 1944 through 1946. ologists from the U.S. Forest Archaeological research at Service and the Industrial the Camp this year will focus on Trained staff will assist eligible applicants in successfully working Heritage and Archaeology the everyday lives of both the through the process of making an application to a bank/lender for a Program at Michigan CCC enrollees and the German mortgage loan, assist with inspection concerns, and aid in the real estate Technological University. PIT POWs while they lived at Camp process. volunteers will help map the site, Au Train. PIT participants will engage in a metal detector survey map the site, engage in a metal Borrowers are required to participate in the Homebuyer Education around the sites of the recreation detector survey around the Rec hall and barracks, and excavate Hall and barracks, and excavate session designed to assist the homebuyer in understanding and fulfilling test units in the camp midden and test units in the camp midden and the responsibility of homeownership. near the mess hall. near the mess hall. There is ample Camp Au Train was estab- history to take in, and much to If you have any questions please contact Dana Piippo Homeownership lished as a Civilian Conservation learn about this site, so we hope Specialists at 906.495.1450 or 1.800.794.4072. Corp (CCC) camp in 1935 you’ll join us this July! during the Great Depression (ca. To apply for this volun- 1929-1939). As one of many teer opportunity, please visit Application period ends June 11, 2019 @5:00 p.m. established camps for this fed- the Passport In Time website eral public work relief program, (http://passportintime.com/ 1 Person 2 Persons 3 Persons 4 Persons 5 Persons 6 Persons 7 Persons 8 Persons Camp Au Train served as the camp-au-train-excavation-2019. $40,264 $ 46,016 $ 51,768 $ 57,520 $ 62,122 $ 66,723 $ 71,325 $ 75,926 home for numerous, unemployed html). Applications due June 3. Page 10 News May 17, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung

VA The Oscar G.to Johnson host VA with Saginaw Veteran VA at American — TownManistique on May 22 atHall ty veterans service in offices Eastern will The town halls are UP also oppor- Medical Center is inviting vet- Legion Post 159 at 106 S. Huron 5:30 p.m. (VFW Post 4420). be on hand to present the VA tunities for attendees to provide erans, their families, veteran Avenue). — Newberry on May 23 at 10 Mission Act, scheduled to be feedback or ask questions about service organizations and com- — Brimley on May 21 at 2 a.m. (American Legion Post 74). implemented June 2019, and VA services and benefits. munity health care partners to p.m. (Superior Town Hall, 7049 For those unable to come how it better serves veterans and “These town halls are not the following veteran town hall S. M-221) in person, the Sault Ste. Marie answer questions attendees may limited to those who use our meetings through May 20-22 to — Sault Ste. Marie on May town hall will also be streamed have. services,” Nelson said. “We learn about and discuss the VA 21 at 5 p.m. (American Legion live on the Oscar G. Johnson “The VA Mission Act puts the welcome any veterans and Mission Act and how it impacts Post 3, 3 Legion Drive). VA Medical Center’s Facebook VA at the center of veteran care their families who may not be VA Community Care. — Paradise on May 22 page (www.facebook.com/ to ensure veterans receive the enrolled in VA health care to — Drummond Island on May at 10 p.m. (Whitefish Twp. VAIronMountain) and the video best care possible, whether in come and ask about services we 20 at 5 p.m. (Drummond Island Community Center, 7052 post will be available for later VA facilities or through a com- provide.” Resort and Conference Center, M-123). viewing. munity provider,” Brad Nelson, Any questions can be direct- 33494 S. Maxton Road). — Grand Marais on May Leaders from the VA Medical public affairs officer at the Iron ed to VA Public Affairs Officer — Mackinaw City on May 22 at 2:30 p.m. (Burt Twp. Center, Michigan Veterans Mountain-based VA Medical Brad Nelson at (906) 774-3300, 21 at 11 a.m. (Joint town hall Community Center). Affairs Agency and area coun- Center, said. extension 32001. Pathways to Healing: VA Services for MST Survivors IRON MOUNTAIN – April is as well. They can experience time hallucinations. I have been umentation that it occurred. It www.mentalhealth.va.gov/msth Sexual Assault Awareness Month gastrointestinal issues, have working to get better and know- is not necessary for Veterans to ome.asp. and the VA uses this month to reproductive problems, or even ing you are not the only one that have a VA disability rating, i.e., Every VA healthcare facil- raise awareness of Veterans who have physical injuries as result feels this way is powerful.” be “service connected,” in order ity has a designated person are survivors of military sexual of a sexual assault. It can affect One in four women and one to receive MST-related care. For assigned as an MST Coordinator trauma (MST). a Veteran’s social, emotional, in 100 men who use the VA further information on receiving to assist veterans in obtaining Military Sexual Trauma physical and spiritual well-being. report having experienced MST. a disability rating, please contact this sensitive care. The MST (MST) is sexual assault or sexual This year’s VA theme for The VA offers outpatient, inpa- your local county service officer. Coordinator at the Oscar G. harassment that occurred during Sexual Assault Awareness tient and residential services to Some veterans with “other Johnson VA Medical Center is military service. It is not a diag- Month is, “Creating Pathways assist Veterans who are recov- than honorable” discharges may Sarita Gruszynski, LMSW. She nosis. It is an experience. MST to Healing: VA Services for ering from an MST experience. be able to receive services relat- can be reached by calling (800) has affected all genders, ages, MST Survivors.” We often hear Due to the growing number of ed to MST as well. For further 215-8262, ext. 32531. ranks, branches and eras of ser- Veterans say they do not or can- male Veterans reporting MST information on eligibility for Sarita Gruszynski is a vice, racial/ethnic backgrounds, not tell anyone and they feel so experiences, the VA offers an VA care or MST-related care, Licensed Master Social Worker alone. It is important for survi- MST group specifically for men sexual orientations, religious please contact Enrollment and and the Military Sexual Trauma backgrounds and Veterans vors of MST to know they are who are survivors of sexual trau- Eligibility at: (906) 774-3300 Coordinator at the Oscar G. of various physical sizes and not alone. The VA can help! ma. Ext. 32810. To learn more about Johnson VA Medical in Iron strengths. One Veteran who experienced Free MST-related care is MST, visit the VA website at Mountain, Mich. 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The 2 per- the families in the whole school shell, she said, Title VI funding is from 2 percent contributions from The Native American cent funding from the tribe pays district,” she said. And that would used to pay for tutors and tutoring the Sault Tribe, including senior Education Coordinator for for supplies for the elementary also not be possible without the programs, and 2 percent funding and youth services and recre- Marquette Area Public Schools is classes such as craft supplies, and tribes’ 2 percent donations to from the tribe is used to pay for ational and cultural opportunities Tanya Sprowl. She said Title VI also pays for some food supplies Marquette’s Indian education cultural activities and programs, for area residents. programs in the Marquette area for the after school tutoring pro- programs. including Ojibwa language les- The tribe has distributed 2 keep Native students and their grams. We try to take students on Lollie Eskofski is the Indian sons. percent payments twice-annually families connected. In grades a field trip every quarter, so for Education Program director and See “2 percent,” page 19 since 1993 to U.P. communities K-12 there are about 220 Native example I took my middle and and organizations. Payments are American students enrolled in the high school students to Northern based on 2 percent of slot reve- area’s four elementary schools, Michigan University to see the nues that are generated from the middle and high school. Woodland Sky Native American tribe’s Kewadin Casino properties Each fourth and fifth grade Dance Company performance, located in Sault Ste. Marie, St. class at the four elementary and 2 percent funds covered Ignace, Hessel, Manistique and schools participates in a monthly transportation and our lunch.” Christmas. In the past 24 years, Indian education class, where Middle school students made over $42.5 million has been they have Ojibwa language les- dream catchers, and in December awarded, with seven U.P. counties sons, and do crafts and other gave them to veterans in the benefitting from the semi-annual activities. A tutoring service is D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans. distributions – Alger, Chippewa, offered daily at the middle and In addition to receiving 2 percent Delta, Luce, Mackinac, Marquette high school - before, during and funding from the Sault Tribe, and Schoolcraft. after school hours. the Marquette School District Distributions are organized Sprowl said, “The Title VI also receives 2 percent funding into two categories — short and funding we receive from the from the Keweenaw Bay Indian long-term. Short-term recipients federal government is for direct Community. Keith Knecht (nativewaystraditionalarts.com) has been coming to change each distribution cycle, services for students and pays “At the end of the school year Escanaba for years. This year his fee of $1,627 was paid with 2 percent depending on what community for tutors, but it doesn’t pay for we honor our graduating Native funds! He presents the course in two days to over 320 students and staff. or organization is chosen for the allotted funding. Long-term dis- tributions are on-going payments to organizations or communities. At the end of each school year, Indian Education Title VI coordinators in each of the tribe’s service areas write for Title VI grant funding from the federal government for the following school year, based on the number of Native American and Alaskan Native students in their school district. Title VI funds are gen- erally used to pay the salaries of the Title VI coordinators and for tutoring programs within the Photos by Janine Adams schools. Title VI funds do not pay Sixth grade class of teacher Kim LaMarche (standing on left), mak- Five of seven Escanaba Area Public Schools Indian Education senior ing double-strand choker necklaces. Center, looking at the camera, for extras such as craft supplies, graduates: Bryton Feathers, Leonard Dahn, Riley Mayville, Jenna Pease, snacks for after school tutoring is Xander Blomstrom (Sault Tribe), and to the right of him is Jeanette and Brianna Sliva. All are Sault Tribe members with the exception of Adams (volunteering), daughter of Janine Adams, the Title VI - Indian programs, transportation, presen- Jenna Pease. tations, and events such as stu- Education coordinator and tutor for Escanaba Area Public Schools. dent powwows. That is where the tribe’s board of directors steps in. During each 2 percent cycle, board members in each tribal unit of government distribute funds to Indian educa- tion programs in their area that have submitted a 2 percent fund- ing request. 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Open your account today by stopping at one of our 7 local banking offices! St. Ignace • North Bay • Moran Township • Cedarville • Mackinac Island • Naubinway • Newberry Page 12 Features May 17, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Team members recognized for years of service The following team mem- McCoy, Michael Miller, Megan Louzon, Roberta LaPlante, Anthony Jr. Cruickshank, Samuel bers were celebrated at a McKerchie, Joseph Miller, Robert Mannisto, Tina Lehn, Krista Curtis, Terri special recognition lunch McLean, Jacquelyn Nichols, Jolene McKelvie, Barbara Livermore, Dustin Dennis, Candace April 23. See photos on Menard, Joan Rhodes, Jan McKelvie, John Lockhart, Daryl Jr. Goetz, Rita pages 14 and 15. Merlo, John Rochefort, Nicole McKerchie, Anthony Madigan, Derek Goetz, Travis Miller, Tina Rolstone, Regina Muscoe, Justin Massaway, Robert Sr. Goodell, Keith 40 Years Olmstead, Delores Rounds, Margaret Nikunen, Bryan Mastaw, Paul Gough, Allison Pages-Montie, Carol Pitawanikwat, Ronald Salter, DeAnn Paradise, Jaime Mayer, Joshua Helminen, Jennifer Randazzo, Lorraine Suggitt, Eric Peters, Daniel McLeod, Frederick Jr. Henning, Daniel 35 Years Romano, Teri TenEyck, Alan Peters, Jeremey Nolan, Matthew Hoffman, Timothy Ailing, Deborah Schopp, Edward Thompson, Linda Pine, David Obreiter, Steven Holmberg, Tabitha Keway, Gregory St. James, Michelle Thorne, Edward Rutledge, Jo Ann O’Neill, Lindsey Huffman, Connie Stewart, Lona Umbrasas, Joanne Ryerse, Linda Paquin, Rose King, Domine 30 Years Synett, John Woodruff, Misti Schlehuber, Dana Reed, Dana Kinjorski, Amy Figuli, Paul Terry, Ernest Shannon, Tadd Reid, Patricia Kinney, Phillip Lane, Maggie Thompson, Bryan 15 Years Theisen, Andrew Roy, Matthew Krueger, Janet Lee, Ronald Trestrail, Julie Aikens, Lawrence Vert, Mandy Rye, Eric Kwiatkowski, Stephen II Menominee, Mary Zimba-Cassibo, Roberta Alstergren, Melvin Ward, Tonya Seymour, Kristie Leach, Katie Sherman, Vivica Bentgen, Linda Sirk, Debbie Lehn, Kendra 20 Years Bouschor, Abraham 10 Years Smith, Catherine Mapes, Brandon Bray, Margaret 25 Years Bonno, Dale Archambeau, Todd Smith, John Marshall, Linda Brochu, Kristen Armstrong, Andrew Bouschor, Derek Bell, Tammy Sterling, Patricia Mason, Lorraine Bryant, Edward Barager, Judy Brown, Michaela Bishop, Lindsay Sylvester, Billi Mattson, Landon Bryant, Lois Buriak, Michael Cassibo, Kenneth Cadreau, Jane Tamlyn, Jeffrey McLeod, Brian Couturier, Christopher Bye, Juanita Cournaya, Michelle Causley, Patricia Thompson, Sherry McNees, Troy Daniels, Tammy Captain, Robert Eggert, Deanna Clark, Eric VanWormer, Karen Menard, Ernest Doyle, Daniel Jr. Feneley, Leslie Clement, Janelle Vogel, Ashley Miller, Brian Cleary, John Dumas, Daniel Conguy, Carlene Gravelle, Kimberly Clerc, Wanda Willette, Matthew Mongene, Melinda Hammonds, Linda Flowers, Marc Cook, Robert Jr. Crook, Claudette Goetz, Christopher Wilson, Catherine Moore, Samantha Fisher, Lisa Hammonds, Robert Davis, Jessie Woodhall, Daniel Murphy, Jennifer Hank-O’Dell, Jenni Goetz, Patrick Eggert, Angel Gordon, Timothy Gollinger, John Niemi, Darlene Greene, Steven Harten, Wendie Griffin, Dawn 5 Years Orr, Melissa Jeffreys, Brenda Gorman, Barbara Harper, Joseph Hershman, Wilma Gould, April Aikens, Heidi Reimer, Cynthia Holappa, Johnson, Debra Hemming, Heather Anderson, Lance Rosebohm, Terri Kerr, Elaine Henning, Tammy Heyrman, Karen Kasky, Pauline Houle, Albert Annand, Caryn Sayles, Sierra Kibble, Sheila Kuusinen, Bridget Hoglund, Jodi Bauers, Katrina Snider, Jeremy LaCoy, Frank Huskey, Troy Houghton, Christopher Kubont, Karl Jackman, Travis Beaudoin, Tonya Snyder, Amber LaVigne, Terry Jarvis, Heather LaDuke, Doris Jasmin, Carol Boulley, Trenton Spencer, Justin Lehn, Mark Kerr, Anthony LaFaver, Clinton Kaye, Andrew Brown, Betty Sprecker, Stephanie D. LeVeque’, Mari Kerridge, Allen Lambert, Beverly Kohler, Korena Burlak, Christina Stewart, Michael Marchand, Robert Jr. King, Christopher Lewton, David Kovack, Larry Cassibo, Kenneth Jr. Vieau, Keven McKechnie, Michelle Krzyzanski, Nicole Lowes, Richard Kowalke, Shirley Causley, Theresa Willis, Krystyna McKerchie, Jennifer LaLonde, Dawna Lumsden, Joel LaPlaunt, Kevin Chippewa, Jennifer Yule, Dawn May 17, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Education Page 13 Part-day, part-year Head Start concludes 2018-19 with drum social Sault Tribe’s part-day, part- year Head Start faculty, staff, stu- dents and their families gathered at the Chi Mukwa Community Recreation Center in Sault Ste. Marie on May 7 for the annual end of year drum social celebra- tion. During the occasion, the Ogimaa Minisinoo Drum from the JKL Bahweting Public School Academy sang tributes and pro- vided rhythm for the young stu- dents’ songs and general dances. This year saw the beginning of official recognition on a plaque Memory books await each student along with their accumulations of of drum performing at the cel- JKL Bahweting School Ogimaa Minisinoo Drum sings as the little guests works done during their schooling. ebrations as a way of showing of honor enter dancing. enduring gratitude. Volunteers were also recognized for their contributions. Afterwards, everyone enjoyed something to eat and the young students collected their 2018-19 memory books along with their individual bodies of work for the academic year. Photos by Rick Smith

Volunteers recognized, from left, Michael Stewart, Katrina Gardner and Stephanne Johnson display their awards certificates.

And, of course, folks must enjoy a feast of some sort at any proper An honoree beams while dancing. Anishinaabe gathering.

From left, Head Start teacher Amy Lawson displays the volunteerism Sault Tribe 2019 award certificate for Cathy Carr, who stands at her side. In addition to the displays of gratitude to the volunteers, Head Start officials gave each of singers and drummers of the JKL Bahweting Public School Anishinaabemowin Academy Ogimaa Minisinoo Drum a copy of the book, Awesiinyensag – dibaajimowinan ji-gikinoo’amaageng, as tokens of their appreci- ation. The book is written in Anishinaabemowin and tells the stories of Language Classes animals who playfully deal with situations familiar to children from all Weekly Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe language) classes across the backgrounds. In addtion to strengthening fluency in Anishinaabemowin, seven-county service area. All classes are free and open to the the book conveys lessons in living. public. For more information, visit www.saulttribe.com/membership- services/culture/language-department or call (906) 635-6050.

Sault Ste. Marie Monday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Cultural Library, 523 Ashmun St. Thursday, 12-1 p.m., Cultural Library, 523 Ashmun St. Thursday, 6-8 p.m., Sault Elder’s Complex, 2076 Shunk Rd.

Newberry Tuesday, 12-1 p.m., Newberry Health Center, 4935 Zeez-Ba-Tik Lane

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eScaNaba New! Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Escanaba YEA Building, 1226 Wigob St. Starts april 23

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MaNiStique New! Thursday, 6-8 p.m., Manistique Health Center, 5698 W. Hwy US-2 Starts april 25

ONliNe https://livestream.com/saulttribelanguage Page 14 • May 17, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Community Win Awenen Nisitotung • May 17, 2019 • Page 15 Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians employee recognition luncheon 2019 The 2019 employee recognition luncheon was held April 23 in the DreamMakers Theater at Kewadin Casino. Employees were recognized for their service starting at 5 years. Carol Pages-Montie has the most years of service at 40, followed by Deborah Ailing and Gregory Keway at 35. The afternoon event began with a wel- come, honor song, and opening followed by the luncheon. Members of the tribal board of directors were present to shake hands and present certificates with Chairperson Aaron A. Payment. Shown in photos are employ- ees with 25 years of service or more John Synett, 25 years Lona Stewart, 25 years Edward Schopp, 25 years Teri Romano, 25 years Ronald Pitawanikwat, 25 years who attended the luncheon. Banquet Server Cecil Ceirns, an Ernest Terry, 25 years Julie Trestrail, 25 years Roberta Zimba-Cassibo, 25 years employee since 2009, was working Photos by Brenda Austin at the April 23 event.

Tina Miller, 25 years Joan Menard, 25 years Joseph McKerchie, 25 years Michael McCoy, 25 years Joel Lumsden, 25 years

Paul Figuli celebrated 30 years as a Sault Maggie Lane celebrated 30 years of employ- Gregory Keway, celebrating 35 years of Carol Pages-Montie was recognized for 40 Tribe employee. ment with the tribe. employment, and Chairperson Payment. years of service by Chairperson Payment.

Richard Lowes, 25 years Beverly Lambert, 25 years Sheila Kibble, 25 years Pauline Kasky, 25 years Cheyenne Holappa, 25 years From left, Administrative Assistants Anna Lawless and Roberta Luzon and Joanne Rutledge, both 15 year employ- From left, Mandy Vert, 15 year employee, Alison Goff, 5 Stephanie Dawn Sprecker. ees of the tribe. years, and Margaret Brey, 15 years.

From left, Unit II Representative Catherine Hollowell, Hessel Casino Supervisor Tony LaPlaunt, Karen VanWarmer, 10 years, Claudette Crook, 25 years, Kimberly Gravelle, 20 years, and Steven Greene, 25 years Lisa Fisher, 25 years Claudette Crook, 25 years Carlene Conguy, 25 years John Cleary, 25 years Maggie Rounds, 20 years, Tel Fox, 32 years, and Joe McKerchie, a 26 year employee. Christina Willis, 8 years.

From left, Megan Smith, ACFS Direct Service case manager, Patricia Sterling, ACFS CCDF coordinator, Jane Cadreau, ACFS/ARC Lodge of Bravery manager, Teri Romano, ACFS office Robert Captain, 25 years Juanita Bye, 25 years Michael Buriak, 25 years Judy Barager, 25 years Andrew Armstrong, 25 years supervisor, Jena Mckerchie, ACFS/ARC Victim Services case manager, Juanita Bye, ACFS From left, Sault Tribe employees Elaine Kerr, celebrating 20 years, Anthony Kerr, 10 years, and director, Sheila Kibble, ACFS/ARC Victim Services case manager. Robert Massaway, 10 years. Page 16 Community May 17, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Walking On ... JEAN B. ASH Epoufette, Mich. Arrangements followed by a Masonic memorial Indian Town (Munising area) a Sue Bellmore Taylor; brothers Jean B. Ash, 76, of Newberry, entrusted to Coats Funeral Home, service conducted by the mem- daughter of Theodore and Mabel and sisters and their spous- walked on peacefully on March Waterford, Mich. bers of the McMillan Lodge. A (Carr) Paquette, Pearl was raised es, Joseph (Arvilla) Paquette, 31, 2019, at Golden Leaves funeral service celebrating Bill’s in Indian Town and attended the Theodore (Joyce) Paquette, Living Center. Jean was born DARLENE M. BARR life followed with Pastor Pat Washington School and Mather Thelma Peterson, Grace (Virgil) on June 6, 1942, in Newberry, Darlene M Barr, 83, born Oct. McNeill officiating. High School. It was during World Kaltenbeck, Viola (Laurence) daughter of the late George and 21, 1935, formerly of Gould City, Interment with military rites War II when Pearl, like so many Magnusson, and Mary Rose (Bob) Lillian (Fair) Paquin. Mich., moved on to her next life conducted by the American other young women of her time, Johnson; her in-laws, William J. Jean married her true love, on March 26, 2019. Legion Post 74 and the United traveled to Milwaukee with her and Etta M. Perry, Sr., brother-in- Wayne Ash, on May 14, 1977, She was predeceased by her States Army Honor Guard will sister-in-law, Arvilla, and was law, Edward Perry, Sr; and sister- in Newberry. Jean was a devoted parents, William and Eunice (Sly) take place on June 3 at 1 p.m. at employed in factory work for the in-law, Goldie (Louis) Humphrey. homemaker who enjoyed playing O’Neil, also formerly of Gould Woodlawn Cemetery in Curtis. war effort as a Rosie the Riveter. The family received relatives cards, puzzles, reading, embroi- City; James Barr Jr., husband of Memorials may be directed The Rosies replaced the male and friends at St. Christopher dery and camping. Most impor- 53 years; and siblings Edward, to the McMillan Lodge 400 workforce serving in the military. on April 30. tantly, she enjoyed spending time Lorraine, Marilyn and John. F&AM Scholarship Fund in care During her stay in Milwaukee, Native American ceremonies were with her family and friends. Darlene is survived by her of Randall Fretz, 15880 CR 402, Pearl often hitchhiked back to conducted during the visitation Jean was extremely proud of five children, Valerie Wheaton, Newberry, MI 49868 in his mem- Munising to visit family and period. A Mass of Christian Burial her Native American heritage Jayme (Steve) Beckey, James ory. friends. was celebrated with Rev. Greg and was a member and elder Barr lll (Tina), Brian (Susie), Condolences may be expressed On Sept. 30, 1944, Pearl was Heikkala, pastor, as celebrant. of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe and Todd (Michelle); seven at www.beaulieufuneralhome. united in marriage to William J. Interment will be made in the of Chippewa Indians. She was grandchildren, Brian (Holly), com. Beaulieu Funeral Home in Perry who was then serving in Holy Cross Cemetery. Pearl was also a member of the FOE 3701 Guyer (Sherrie), Aaron (Taylor), Newberry is assisting the family. the U.S. Air Force. The couple escorted by her grandsons, Jimmy Auxiliary. Stephanie (Donald), Adam, Kyle made their first home in Munising Bellmore, Billy Perry, Jr, Monte In addition to her parents, and Eric; three great-grandchil- BARBARA J. MASON and began raising a family. In the Perry, Jr, Michael Meyers, Bryan she was preceded by her daugh- dren, Maddie, Grace and Everett; Barbara J. Mason, 84, of early 1950s the family relocated Reynolds, Jr, Jonny Reynolds, ter, Dena Lehto; and siblings, and three siblings, Celia O’Neil, to Marquette. Pearl balanced her Dryden, passed away on April Tommy Reynolds, Joe Perry, Jr, Beatrice Hanson, Sharan Eugene (Lesley) and William life as wife, mother and home- 19, 2019, and Lucas LaFave. McMullen and George Paquin. (Brenda). maker with working at various peacefully at The family would like to extend Survivors include her husband, Darlene enjoyed spending time jobs throughout the years. Some her home sur- their heartfelt thanks and appre- Wayne of Newberry; daugh- with her family and working jig- of her employments included the rounded by her ciation to the wonderful staff at ters, Annette (Donald) Clark of saw puzzles. She will be laid to former Sweet Goods Shoppe, family. She was Eastwood Nursing Center for the Engadine and Penny (Curt) Bacon rest with her late husband James born Sept. 26, Hamburger Heaven, and then for care given to Pearl. of Rapid River; sons, Wayne in a private ceremony. 1934, in Sault a time doing home care for the “We will love you and miss (Shelli) Ash of Estell Springs, Ste. Marie, the elderly. Family was everything to you forever and ever, our most Tenn., and Joe (Melissa) Ash of WILLIAM J. HOIG SR. daughter of George and Mable Pearl and she has been described precious angel.” Manteca, Calif.; step-children, Lifelong Curtis resident, (Wright) Lewis. Her Indian given as the glue that held the family Fassbender Swanson Hansen Marty (Diane) Lehto of Newberry William J. Hoig Sr., 86, died on name was “Dawn of Day.” together, the center of every fam- Funeral and Cremation Services and Cindy (Ian) Smith of April 8, 2019, at On March 7, 1953 she mar- ily celebration and gathering. In is serving the family, where con- McMillan; grandchildren, Donnie, Helen Newberry ried her high school sweetheart, her leisure moments, she enjoyed dolences may be expressed online Dominick and Derrek Clark, Joy Hospital. Robert C. Mason, Sr. She was a everything having to do with her Glen (Melissa) and Chase (Mary) Born on housewife, mother, grandmother, children and grandchildren. She atfassbenderswansonhansen.com. Alexander, Amanda (Clint) Feb. 3, 1933, in sister, aunt and a best friend. She attended all their events involv- Turner, Tiffani (David) Rippy, Curtis, son of loved her family more than words ing dancing, baseball, football, OLIVE L. PICKARD Staci Mollman, Jeanie (Justin) the late Harry could say. She loved playing the wrestling and whatever else they Memorial Service to be held May Dodds, Lacie, Ellie and Austin and Florence lotto and going to the casinos. She were doing. She loved reading her 25 in Traverse City, Mich. Ash; 12 great-grandchildren; sev- (Anderson) worked at a candy-popcorn shop, Bible every day, collected angel Olive Lou Pickard, 65, of eral nieces and nephews. Hoig, Bill served in the United was a bank teller and bartender. figurines and was a very devout Grawn, died Feb. 12, 2019, in Per request, cremation services States Army during the Korean She was an elder of the Sault Catholic. Foley, Ala. were accorded. A memorial gath- War stationed overseas until his Ste. Marie Tribe of the Chippewa While residing in Marquette She was born ering celebrating the life of Jean honorable discharge on March 4, Indians. Her grandfather was at Oakwood Village Apartments, in Sault Ste. took place on April 5, 2019, at the 1955 attaining the rank of private “Chief Black Cloud” of the she enjoyed the apartment coffee Marie, Mich., American Legion Post 74 Warren first class. Chippewa Indians. klatsch, watching wrestling on TV on Jan. 14, Room with Randy Hildenbrant Bill was employed as an atten- She is survived by her son with her neighbors and always 1954, to James presiding. dant nurse at Newberry Regional Craig (Betty) Mason of Imlay brought along some snack to L. Belonga Condolences may be expressed Mental Health for 28 years in City; three grandchildren, Adrian share. She also enjoyed watching and Virginia at www.beaulieufuneralhome. addition to being a licensed Mason of Oklahoma, Joshua Olympic competition, especially Boulley. com. Beaulieu Funeral Home in contractor. Following his retire- Mason and Christian Farden of gymnastics and figure skating, Olive attended Newberry Newberry assisted the family. ment in 1984, Bill continued his Imlay City; adopted son, William and regionally was a fan of the Public Schools and Traverse employment with Bowman Gas Vandawaker of Dryden; two Tigers and Packers. City Senior High. She married CHARLES J. BELLANT Company. brothers-in-law, William Mason Pearl was a member of St. Kenneth R. Pickard on July 7, Charles “Chuck” James Bill was a life member of the of Kinross and Larry Mason of Christopher Catholic Church, 2007 in Grawn. Bellant, of Clarkston, Mich., McMillan Lodge 400 Free and Louisiana; two sisters-in-law, former member of the Kateri Olive was employed for many passed away on Accepted Masons serving three JoAnn Mason of Sault Ste. Marie Tekakwitha Circle, and belonged years by World Magnetics in April 29, 2019. times as Worshipful Master, mem- and Lois Mason of Florida; many to the TOPS Club (Take Off Traverse City, where she made He was 77. ber of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe nieces, nephews and good/special Pounds Sensibly) which walked many friends. She was a member Charles is of the Chippewa Indians and friends. She had many whom she the Mackinac Bridge on Labor of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of survived by life member of the Order of the took under her wing that were Day one year. She was also a Chippewa Indians and a lifetime his wife of 57 Eastern Star Luce Chapter 364. proud to call her Ma and she proud member of the Grand member of the Traverse City years, Rosanna Bill was an avid outdoorsman loved them all. Island Tribe of Chippewa Indians VFW Auxiliary. Bellant; his enjoying hunting, fishing and She was preceded in death by and was given the name, Rainbow Olive enjoyed singing karaoke children, feeding the wildlife. Bill and his her parents, her husband Robert Woman. She was one of the with a local group of friends, Clarence (Pam) wife, Barbara, enjoyed dancing C. Sr. (Coach); two sons, Robert first tribal members to get the dancing at powwows, camping Bellant and Anthony (Jennifer) and long walks, always holding C. Jr. (RC) and Dan; and one Elder Committee established in with family and friends and going Bellant; grandchildren, Crystal, hands. brother, Lewis (Sonny) of Florida. Marquette. to casinos. In addition to his parents, A loving mother and grandma, Cory (Toja), Megan, Andrew In lieu of flowers memori- Survivors include her husband, Bill is preceded in death by his Pearl is survived by her children, and Dustin; great-grandchil- als may be made to the family. Kenneth R. Pickard; three chil- granddaughter, Andrea Hoig, and Sandra Bellmore, Billy (Kathy) dren, Cadence, Cason, Cayla Visitation was on April 23, 2019, dren and eight stepchildren, Hank siblings Wanda Wiggins, Roberta Perry, Monte (Susan) Perry Sr., and Caylee; siblings, John of at the Muir Brothers Funeral (April) Sevarns, Christy (Craig Waterford, Carol of Fenton and Shaw, Joanne Couturier, Sherline Home in Almont. Arrangements Edward Perry, Becky (Bryan) Forcum) Bruce, Tony (Cheyenne) Sandra of Newberry; and numer- Dieboll and Donald Hoig. were entrusted to Muir Brothers Reynolds, Theodore (Phyllis) Bruce, Amy (Robert) Mooneyhan, ous cousins who will miss him Survivors include his loving Funeral Home-Almont. Perry, and Wendy (George) Ken (Nicole) Pickard Jr., Shylene tremendously. wife of over 66 years, the former LaFave; numerous grandchildren, (Mike) Longoria, Raymond Charles was predeceased by Barbara Lowry of Curtis, whom PEARL N. PERRY great and great-great-grandchil- (Tonya) Pickard, Kendra Pickard, his parents, Clarence and Marie; a he married on June 14, 1952; Pearl Norene (nee Paquette) dren; and numerous nieces, neph- son, Bruce; a sister, Janice; and a children, William Jr. (Mary Lou) Perry, aged 93, entered eternal ews and cousins. Debbie (Todd Blair) McCord, brother, Wayne. Hoig of Gwinn, Kelly (Theresa) life on April Pearl was preceded in death Butch (Becky) Bruce and Renee Charles was a retired Vietnam Hoig of Portage, Kerry Hoig 26, 2019, at by her parents; husband, William (Mike) McNeely; 28 grandchil- veteran with 21 years of service of Wolverine and Leah Hoig of Eastwood J. Perry, Jr; three children, Kitty dren; best friend, Sheila Pickard; to his country in the United States Grand Rapids; grandchildren, Nursing Center Meyers, Susan Perry and Joseph sisters, Shelly (Jim) Wilson, Jody Army. He was also a proud mem- Adrienne, Kara, Lysa, Sammi Jo, in the loving Perry, Sr.; sons-in-law, Richard Herald, Gerry (John) Mantila, ber of the Sault Ste. Marie tribe of Emily and Katelyn. care of her fam- Bellmore and Mike Meyers; Maria (Rodney) Belonga; broth- Chippewa Indians. Visitation and services took ily. grandchildren, Michael Stark, ers, Gene Belonga and Steve A graveside service will be place at the Beaulieu Funeral Born on Jr and Bobbi Sue Perry Roeder; Belonga; held at Epoufette Cemetery in Home in Newberry on April 15 Feb. 2, 1926, in and great-grandchild, Jadee See “Obituaries,” pg. 18 May 17, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Language Page 17 Waaskwone Giizis Anishinaabemowin 2019 Flower Moon You live a new life for every new language you speak. If you know only one language, you live only once. by Susan Askwith

Minookimi ... Spring “The earth laughs in flowers.” — Ralph Waldo Emmerson “Waaskwone” is also the word for “it glows.” Wild flow- Enwek sa naa ginaajiwon! ... Is it ever beautiful! ers are like that — a beautiful surprise to see as we walk in the woods and fields. The Wild Ones: Some wake up and some come back once food is available Gashkwendamwin ... an amazing surprise again and temperatures are kinder! Keep your eyes and ears open for them to make your days more interesting! Use these words to solve the puzzle below. Maagkiik...... Frogs Jidmoo’ik...... Squirrels Zigimeg...... Mosquitos The early minookimi waaskwone’ak like crocus’, tulips Bineshiinhak...... Birds Signaawishak....Worms Kokjiish...... Groundhog and daffodils are good food for bees just awakening, but Giigoonhik...... Fish Zhigaakak...... Skunks they’re overall pretty slim pickins! Thankfully, native trees put out flowers - willow, red maple, elm and service ber- ry - which are all nourishing for those little helpers. The ever-present dandelion is snack food for them, too, but are 4 necessary amino acids short of being a whole food. Bees — Aamook Puzzle Clues 1. Two birds Come on everyone! 6. One groundhog Bizhaan kina waya! Sault Tribe puts on a Language Conference every June at 2. Two skunks Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial Building in the Sault. This 7. Two squirrels will be our ninth gathering. What a way to get pumped 3. Two worms up, learn new things, meet people, hear stories and eat! 8. One flower This year, it’s June 8 (Feast at 5 p.m., then program) and 4. Two frogs June 9 (6:30 a.m. Sunrise Ceremony, 7:30 a.m. breakfast, 9. Two mosquitos 9 a.m. workshops until about 3 or 4 p.m.) Come and be 5. Two fish (it is indeed in with our people in a positive place full of laughter. It’s plural form) free as well as valuable! G’jichaak wii g’chinendam. Your spirit will be happy.

Every Morning is a Little Spring (Endso kizhep minookimiinhs aawan.) We hope that these language pages will encourage and enable every one of us to speak at least a little bit The Spirit of Motherhood of Anishinaabemowin. Still, there are moments when We celebrated Mother’s Day this month. What qualities make the only word we need is - thank you. someone a mother? It’s pretty complicated and can take lots of forms. miigwech Perhaps for you it’s in the morning quiet, when the Human mothers come with various personalities - some sweet and generous, some prickly or absorbed in other things. Those who moth- world is fresh and we begin again. Some people step er us are not always female or older than us. Some are skillful and outside for a few minutes to appreciate the clean cool some are less so. Our animal brothers and sisters mother in all kinds air, perhaps with a steaming cup of coffee. Some put of ways too. And our planet Earth has been thought of as the mother down a pinch of semaa - tobacco. of all things - Shkaakamikwe we could call her. We have the gift of Enwek sa naa nishin bimaadizying. life because of her, and because of her we can find food and water, Is it ever good to be alive. medicines and intelligence. She provides the basic gifts; it’s up to us to do the work of developing those gifts to create a good life. So it is with humans. Individual personalities will add layers to our relation- Little Chats - Bangii ganoozh! ships. May we walk in a good way and mother each other as needed. Have a little conversation! And keep in mind the gift of our language (which is the carrier of our Gda minwendam na? Do you feel happy? culture). Find strength and bravery there. Enh, nda minwendam. Yes, I feel happy. N’gashi My mother Miigwech n’gashi “Gda” is the “you” part. Minwendam is really two ideas pushed Shkaakamikwe Earth Mother Miigwech Shkaakamikwe Bimaadziwin Life together: “min” (or “mino”) usually means “good” and “wendam” Miijim Food is some version of “thinking.” The “na” is the word that makes this Nibiish Water a question. So the question says: You (have) good thoughts don’t Mishkikiik Medicines you? What a nice way to define “happy!” I remember when Rose- Gikendaasowin Intelligence mary Gaskin, early board member, worked as a counselor at our high Maagwengan Gifts school. She would give kids a small ring of sweetgrass (wiingashk) Bimaadzijig Humans/People and told them, “Think good thoughts.” Nokiiwin Work Mishkawziiwin Strength Aakde’ewin Bravery Weweni baamasedaa. Let’s walk in a good way. Pronunciation Guide; How to Sound Really Good: Let’s just stick with these basics: Letters sound like they do in Anishinaabemowin Our language reading English, except for these ones. a sounds like U in cup i sounds like I in fit aa sounds like A in fall ii sounds like EE in feed o sounds like OO in book e sounds like E in fed I’m not really into spring cleaning. oo sounds like O in grow g sounds only like g in go I dusted around here once and it was all back nh has no sound at all; it is only a SIGN that the vowel in within a week. I’m not falling for that again. front of it is said in a nasal way. English has a lot of strange spellings. Our system of writing is easier. (Minookimi biinchigewin - spring cleaning) We pronounce all the letters shown, even if we say some of them pret- ty fast and some are pretty quiet. Page 18 Natural Resources May 17, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotun9

FromTribal “Walking On,” memberspage 16 DOROTHY P. ROYERwalkingfor seeing aon need and continuedhelping oth- Marie, Mich. Most folks... knew (LeeAnne) Smith, and David and many friends, family mem- Dorothy Pearl Royer, 82, of ers learn how to help themselves. her as Cora Smith. She was born Allen Smith; several grandchil- bers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in- Goetzville, She was a standing post of life to on Sugar Island, Mich., on Dec. dren; a sister and brother-in-law, law, nieces, nephews and cousins. Mich., died many, a protector of those in need 27, 1934, to Fred and Bertha (nee Pearl and Alvin Menard; sister- She loved her family and on April 17, and an honest admirable friend Rickley) McCoy. She attended in-law, Margaret McCoy, along friends, especially her grandba- 2019, sur- to all. Her laughter and strength school on the island and in her with many nieces, nephews and bies! rounded by of love will be missed by all. Not youth was known for her superb friends. Olive was preceded in death loved ones to mention those pies and sticky swimming abilities. In accordance with her wishes, by her great-grandparents, Oliver at her home. buns! She met Billy Lee Smith while cremation took place and her cre- and Mary Elizabeth (LaFave She was Dorothy is survived by her he was stationed in Sault Ste. mains were taken to Indiana for of Pellston) Belonga from born on Aug. husband, Richard Royer; daugh- Marie with the U.S. Army after interment beside her husband and St. Ignace, and Norman and 22, 1936, ters, Robin (Richard Socia Jr.) he served as a combat infantry- closest in-laws. Louise (Williams) Boulley of in Cedarville, Mich., to George Seaman of Goetzville, and Caryn man in the Korean War. They Sugar Island; her father, James Luther and Pearl Maggie (Josh Firack) Routhier of Dafter; married in 1955 and eventually FRANK JOSEPH SHANNON L. Belonga; mother, Virginia (Chenier) Dutcher. grandchildren, Pearl Seaman, raised seven children. Her hus- Frank Joseph Shannon, 91, J. Boulley; brother, James F. Dorothy grew up in Cedarville Joseph (Sheila Pahl) Seaman, band passed in 2001. of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., Belonga; and stepdaughter, Stacy and attended Cedarville schools. Abigail Royer, Isaac Royer and In the early years of their passed away April 29, 2019, Bruce. She began working at Lil’s Ashton Routhier; sisters, Jeanie marriage, the family moved to at McKinley A memorial service will be Restaurant in Cedarville before (Dutcher) Haynes of Westville, west-central Indiana where Bill Manor. held at the VFW Post 2780, 3400 moving to Detroit, Mich., for Ind.; brothers, John (Roy) was born, raised and had family. He was Veterans Dr., Traverse City, on a year. When she returned, she Dutcher of Hessel, Mich., Francis During that time, they lived in the born on Sugar May 25 at 1 p.m. Burial will started working at the Sault Ste. (Frenchy) Dutcher of Cedarville, city of Lafayette for a time, then Island, Mich., take place in Memorial Gardens Marie veneer mill. One day at Georgie and Sharon Callaghan on to the small town of Stockwell on March 27, Cemetery, 3575 Veterans Dr., work, she met Richard Lee Royer (nephew) of Hernando, Fla., and for about 10 years before return- 1928, to the Traverse City. and they married on Dec. 22, Mary (Callaghan) Watson (niece) ing to Sault Ste. Marie. Cora late Charles and 1973, at St. Stanislaus Kostka of Cedarville. worked at the Kewadin Casino Jenny (Gurnoe) JOHN P. O’NEIL Catholic Church in Goetzville. Dorothy was preceded in and Convention Center in a few Shannon. He John Paul O’Neil left for his While raising two children, death by her parents, Pearl positions before retiring. She also was the oldest of eight children. heavenly home on April 1, 2018. Dorothy worked at the Kinross Maggie (Chenier) and George enjoyed playing penny and nickel Frank served his country in the He was born July 22, 1946 in Air Force base making ammuni- Luther Duthcher; brothers, Ernest slot machines in her off time at U.S. Army as a truck driver and Gould City, Mich. tion for Kinross Manufacturing. Dutcher, William (Billy) Dutcher, any of the casinos in the county. mechanic. On January 3, 1961, he John loved volunteering at the She then completed training to George (Junior) Dutcher, Edwin She was friendly and would chat married Mary Powell in Durand, Isabella community soup kitch- become a certified nurses assis- Dutcher and William (Billy) with anyone. She had an infec- Mich. He retired from Chevrolet en, as well as helping people in tant and worked for Sault Tribe Callaghan (nephew); sisters, tious laugh and loved making truck and bus after many years of the community. He also enjoyed Elder Services. Later, she man- Doris (Dutcher) Callagan, Helen jokes. work. He enjoyed his family and spending time going to his daugh- aged the food service program at (Dutcher) Leach, Melvadean In addition to her husband and friends. He also enjoyed farming ter’s horse shows, as well as JKL Bahweting Anishnabe Public (Dutcher) Warner and Pearl parents, her passing was preced- and raising thoroughbred race- going to auctions and reading the School Academy for 15 years. Callaghan Hibbard (niece); ed by the passing of her sisters horses. Bible. Hunting and fishing were She also cooked for the Hessel brothers-in-law, Kenneth Haynes, and brothers-in-law, Lillian and Frank is survived by his chil- inside his favorite things to do. Tribal Center for five years James “Jimmy” Warner and Ed Perrault, Lorraine and Phillip dren, Judy (Melvin) Frechette of In John’s younger days he before retiring. William Leach; and sisters-in- Menard, Melvia and Glenn Sault Ste. Marie, Diane Shannon enjoyed doing bodywork and Dorothy was a member of laws, Kathy, Peggy and Frances Menard; sisters, Isabel McCoy, of Lansing, Mich., Patricia painting on different types of race the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Dutcher. Catherine McCoy and Frieda LaBranche of Sault Ste. Marie, cars. Chippewa Indians, the Sault Visitation and services was McCoy; brothers, Phillip McCoy Sylvia (Truman) Stephenson, He was looking forward to Tribe Hessel Elder Board, and on April 25 at R. Galer Funeral and David McCoy; father-in- of Sault Ste. Marie, Terry (Jim) watching his daughter, Brandy, the St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Home in Pickford, Mich. A law, Floyd Victor “Vic” Smith; Patterson of Grand Blanc, Mich., graduate from college on May Church. Dorothy devoted much traditional drum ceremony and her would-be mother-in-law, Ida Billie Jo Pudil, of Lansing, 4, 2018. John left behind three of her life to youth. She taught luncheon immediately followed Lucy (nee Shoaf) Smith, who Michael Shannon of Lansing and daughters, Susanne J. O’Neil, regalia making, sewing and bead- at the Sault Tribe Elder Center in passed in 1938; siblings-in-law, Mark Shannon of Sierra Vista, Brandy M. O’Neil and Paula J. ing through the YEA. She also Hessel. Leonard Duane and Ivy Smith, Ariz.; several grandchildren and Share; granddaughters, Samantha, cooked for the Sault Tribe future Burial will be at Lytle Donald and June Smith, Donald many great-grandchildren. Madalyn, Helana and Serena; sib- leaders camps. Cemetery in Goetzville on her old and Della Lucille Best, Bart and He was preceded in death by lings, Darlene Barr, Celia O’Neil, Dorothy was an avid wrestling dirt road later in the spring. Marjorie Wilson, Robert and his parents; his wife, Mary Helen Eugene O’Neil and William fan, watching it every Monday Condolences may be sent to Janet Smith, and Robert and Shannon; two sons, Franklin O’Neil; and many nieces, neph- and Tuesday. She also liked the family at www.rgalerfuneral- Daisy Best. Shannon and Rocky Pudil; and a ews and cousins. sewing, knitting, camping and home.com. She leaves behind her chil- daughter, Wanda Labranche. John was predeceased in dancing the polka. She was an dren, Richard Lee Smith, Russell A funeral service was held death by his parents, William avid golfer in her younger years. E. CORA SMITH Anthony (Jill) Smith, Sharon May 4, 2019, at C.S. Mulder and Eunice (Sly); and siblings She enjoyed gardening, berry Elizabeth Cora (nee McCoy) Elizabeth Smith, Lorraine Marie Funeral Home. Burial will be at Edward, Lorraine Jones, and picking, canning, cooking and Smith, 84, passed on May 8, (Brian) Dibulak, Douglas Eugene Will Walk Cemetery on a later Marilyn Hudman. baking. Most of all, she enjoyed 2019, at the Robert and Helen Smith, Susan Irene (William) date. Condolences may be left He will be missed by many. helping others. She had a knack Ball Hospice House in Sault Ste. Tobias, Benjamin Daniel online at www.csmulder.com Tribe hires biologist specializing in Great Lakes ecology By Brenda Austin biologist was the only place I ing to Smith, allowing them to most need to be protected. I don’t Jason Smith started his could ever be. Which was really become experts in many areas. want to sound like LTBB or new position as a biologist strange because 10 days prior to “We probably do more policy Grand Traverse treaty rights are with the Sault Tribe Fisheries that I didn’t even know that there then most; even at the biological any less, because they are not, Management Program on April was such a thing,” he said. level we are thinking and form- but the larger number of Sault Fool’s Day (April 1), and said Smith said he is currently ing policy. There are no layers Tribe fishers maybe makes them he had to wonder on his drive working with MSU, and hopes of separation between tribal a target in ways that some of the to work that morning if his new to work with Lake Superior State treaty rights and what I do. And other tribes aren’t. If we can do supervisor, Brad Silet, was going University (LSSU), to make fish- the people who have these trea- good work here at Sault Tribe to to have any unexpected surprises eries and wildlife students aware ty rights and my responsibility protect these treaty rights, they in store for him. of tribal fisheries and wildlife to help protect those – there is will be protected throughout the Smith grew up in Pontiac, management programs and job no space between those things. 1836 treaty waters.” Mich., and worked as a carpenter opportunities. “It seems shame- So every day when I wake up I Within the Fisheries for 20 years before returning to ful to me that a student would know exactly why I am coming Management Program, there are school to finish his bachelor’s graduate with a fisheries degree, to work. And that was clear in a long-term monitoring surveys that degree at the age of 40. “It was especially from someplace like few days time, and it continues have been ongoing for decades, a pretty crooked path to get Michigan, and not know that to become clearer every day,” he giving tribal biologists one way to here,” he said. “I was in the Sault Tribe biologist Jason Smith tribes have been and are current- said. look at what is happening within Sault driving back from Canada Enrolling in Michigan State ly taking care of these [fish and Smith said he had talked with the tribal fishery. “I think of those when I heard an ad on the radio University (MSU), Smith fin- wildlife] kin, 10,000 years ago Sault Tribe Wildlife Management as a baseline, those are the things about Lake State’s fisheries and ished a degree he had started 25 and absolutely today. Making Department’s Eric Clark, and that have to get done – the work wildlife program. It was late at years earlier. He then went on these educational institutions later Brad Silet, about the poten- has to get done in the field and the night and I woke everybody up to earn his master’s degree in aware of that is a project that I tial of another job opening within analysis of that work has to get that was in the truck with me, 2015, and after graduating went am doing both out of my love for the department. “When my cur- done. I am hoping to really blur and I was asking them if they to work for the Little Traverse MSU and the tribes and resourc- rent position was posted I just those lines so that field staff is also had heard it. I was telling them I Bay Band (LTBB) as their Great es,” he said. knew it was the place to go,” he doing analysis, and I am in the could go back to school and do Lakes fisheries biologist. “About Tribes give their biologists said. “I liked the challenge of the field as well. I think that is a better this thing. And that sparked this three days into working for more autonomy then their federal large fishery; I think it is proba- model. There are folks in our journey.” LTBB I knew that being a tribal or state counterparts, accord- bly the place where treaty rights See “New Biologist,” Page 25 May 17, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Features Page 19 2 percent payments fund educational programs From “2 percent,” page 11 buses home from there. She also There are 88 Native students cur- pays her title VI indirect costs at rently in the Rapid River school a rate of 5.2 percent for things district. such as heat bills, electric, phone, Rapid River 5th graders partic- Internet, and copy paper with 2 ipate in a Native Plant Walk and percent funds. Because Meyer Sacred Fire each May, held in an is not a state certified teacher, outdoor classroom on the shore which she said is not required of Little Bay de Noc. “After the by the federal government to be Plant Walk is done, everyone A handdrum, traditional medi- a Title VI coordinator, she must comes back to a hilly area where cines used for smudging stored in pay a certified teacher to be in they sit on blankets in a circle their containers and pouch. her classroom 1.5 hours a day to around a sacred fire,” Eskofski used to pay for student supplies, count towards the school day for said. “One of the guest present- spring and fall feasts, snacks for the State of Michigan. ers will then start the fire in the after school tutoring programs, She teaches 13 Native traditional way using one of the and to sponsor guest presenters. American classes each week medicines, chaga, from a white “We wouldn’t be able to do any Photos by Lollie Eskofski for K-5th grade students. “They birch tree. Tom Roman gives a of that without the tribe’s 2 per- Tom Roman leads Rapid River fifth-graders on a plant walk to identify come to my Native Education talk about the sacred fire and the cent funding,” Adams said. different species of plants, shrubs, and trees which were once used for class just like they would go to meaning of the four directions, Penny Barney is the Title VI various medicinal purposes by Anishinaabeg people many years ago. gym, or art,” she said. along with other traditional teach- coordinator and K-12 guidance The tribes 2 percent funding ings. Various hand drums and counselor for the Ishpeming also pays for guest presenters, rattles are passed around and the Public School District. Barney craft supplies, and a special din- presenters sing a traditional song. has seen a drop in the number ner for Native American gradu- Tom and Kim Roman, along with of Native American students in ating seniors and their families, Flo Cutter and Dave Keller, will the school district, but thinks among others. “Without the 2 take questions from the students there may be Native American percent I wouldn’t be able to as an eagle feather is passed parents in the community who hold class. The children wouldn’t around. We also have a Native are not filling out Federal form have a Native Ed class. It sup- foods feast featuring unprocessed 506, which is what federal grant ports my support staff; otherwise corn bread sweetened with maple funding for Indian Education pro- the kids would not be able to syrup, various fruits and nuts, grams is based off of. come to my classroom. With our wild rice and cranberries, and Barney said, “The Title VI Native American student count sweet fern tea. grant money we receive goes dwindling, the Title VI funds “The students really enjoy towards salaries. It’s a small are getting smaller. We average and appreciate this opportunity amount, this coming school year about $251 per Native student in to learn about our culture. It’s we were awarded a little over federal funding. This year we had only possible because of our $6,000. We have a small num- One of the presenters speaking to students at the annual Plant Walk $26,000 in Title VI funding, and Sault Tribe 2 percent grant from ber now of kids that qualify for that Rapid River fifth graders participate in each year thanks in large that barely gets me through the gaming monies. We so appreciate American Indian education. I part to 2 percent funding from the Sault Tribe. school year. this gift from the tribe, and the suspect there are more Native Studies program. The 2 percent funds, Barney Meyer said she teaches the support of our Unit IV Director students in the district, but unless “It is always really refreshing said, help supplement tutoring kids as if they are all Native Ms. Denise Chase. If we didn’t the parents fill out the 506 form to see that the vast majority of programs to help students with American. “It is absolutely have the 2 percent funding we and unless I know who they are teachers do a really good job at their homework. rewarding to see these kids look wouldn’t be able to do these so I can try to encourage them using culturally sensitive curric- Jennifer Meyer is the Title VI forward to learning about their cultural activities. Every penny to fill out the form, our current ulum,” she said. “I especially see coordinator for Munising Public heritage, and when I ask who in of our federal grant is spent on number enrolled right now is that more when it comes to lan- Schools. She said there are 110 the room is Native American, it tutoring,” she said. 26 Native American students in guage, arts and history because Native American students in the is unbelievable when 75 percent Janine Adams is the Indian grades K-12, out of 750 kids in they talk more about those sub- Munising Public School District will raise their hands. They want Education coordinator and tutor the school district.” jects. Even our chorus teacher last - 58 in the High School and 52 in to be a part of something fun for the Escanaba Public School Barney said she makes sure year did a unit where the students the elementary school. and cool, and that is what I try to District. She said there are 2,337 Native students are aware of any sang songs from different tribes The tribe’s 2 percent fund- make it into,” she said. students in Escanaba schools, cultural opportunities in the com- throughout the U.S. I wish we ing covers all the travel for the For more information on how and 169 self-identify as Native munity, most of which are asso- had more funding and activities, Youth Education and Activities to apply for 2 percent funds, American. ciated with but for the demographic we have afterschool homework program contact Candace Blocher at (906) The tribes 2 percent funds are University’s Native American I think they do a good job of it.” for kids that need to take Altran 632-6281. Fitness Center supervisor hired Annual softball tournament Tanecia Hallai said she has found a good niche for herself at Chi Mukwa to be held August 10-11 By Rick Smith By Brenda Austin play. Tanecia Hallai started a job An annual benefit softball Food, pop and water will be last November as a supervisor for tournament, called the Buzz for sale at the event, and Bob the Sault Tribe Health Division’s Bash, is scheduled for Aug. McKechnie said they are licensed Fitness Center at the Chi Mukwa 10-11, at the 8th Ave. ball fields through the Chippewa County Community Recreation Center in in the Sault. Health Department for food Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. She said The event began five years sales. The event is family friend- she has found a good niche for ago to raise funds to help the ly – and those wanting more than herself. family of Francis McKechnie, water or pop can bring their own “Most of my clinical and pro- who passed away unexpected- adult beverage. fessional experience has been ly at the age of 37 on June 22, There will be raffles and a in health care,” she explained. 2014. Since that time, the funds 50/50 draw for added fun. “Since the All-In-One Fitness raised are all donated to local Volunteers are welcome to act Club is part of the Health programs, charities and families as umpires and food servers. Division, I am excited to work in McKechnie’s name. McKechnie has been in a fitness environment with a Past donations have gone to employed with the Sault Tribe focus on health. I look forward help support the Tri-county Drug for over 32 years, and said when to assisting individuals, not only Enforcement Team, Road to he was hired the tribe was operat- towards their physical fitness Tanecia Hallai hired as the Chi Mukwa Fitness Center supervisor Recovery transportation program ing out of its original Greenough goals, but also towards overall for cancer patients, the Boy’s and Street office, including the Home wellness.” tion, because I was interested in Orthopedics of Sports Medicine Girl’s Club, the Sault Michigan Improvement Program that he Hallai is a certified athletic both the fitness aspect of exercise at War Memorial Hospital Hockey Association, a cancer worked under at the time. trainer and also has certifications science and the healthcare aspect (WMH), LSSU Health Care patient to help with expenses and The cost per team to register in cardiopulmonary resuscitation of athletic training,” she said. Center, WMH Rehabilitation a local family who lost a loved for the tournament is $150. To and basic first aid. She earned Hallai went on to earn a Center and the WMH Fitness one to cancer last year to help register or to volunteer, call Bob an Associate of Applied Science Master of Science in health Center. with his expenses. McKechnie at (906) 203-8601, in health and fitness specialist sciences with specialization in Hallai also volunteers to serve There are male and female Peggy McKechnie at 203-2059 and a Bachelor of Science ath- health professions education as a medical first responder pro- teams, and event organiz- or Pat Enos at 203-6408. letic training and exercise sci- through Excelsior College. viding first aid at athletics events ers, Robert “Bob” and Peggy Bob said if it wasn’t for the ence from Lake Superior State She gained plenty of experi- such as Special Olympics games, McKechnie, said they normally volunteers and teams, they University. ence in student athletic training Sault Steelers football games and have about 16 teams, with 10 to wouldn’t be able to continue “I chose to double major at a of places such as the annual Gus Macker basketball 13 people per team, sign up to sponsoring the event each year. during my undergraduate educa- sports clinics, the International tournaments in Sault Ste. Marie. Page 20 Education May 17, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Myhal earns American Indian College Funding assistance DVM doctorate Dr. Alexandra Myhal, Fund publishes free guide daughter of Pawlo and Carolyn The American Indian College communities, yet merely provid- programs at BMCC (Osborne) Myhal, grand- Fund (AICF), with generous ing scholarships to help students daughter of Bruce and Evelyn support from the Andrew Mellon pay for college is not enough for (Lambert) Osborne graduated Foundation, is publishing an Native students to succeed. To and Waganakising NCMC Odawa Career WOCTEP now provides on May 6, 2018, with a doc- invaluable tool for Native create a college-going culture, and Technical Education Program support for the following asso- toral degree in veterinary med- American high school students the AICF initiated the program, (WOCTEP) has financial assis- ciate and certificate programs at icine (DVM). She graduated seeking higher education. Native working with high school stu- tance available for the below BMCC: from the Ohio State University Pathways: A College-Going dents, first-year students and mentioned programs of study Medical office, certificate College of Veterinary Medicine Guidebook provides content two-year college students seeking with our college partners. We Business administration, associate and has accepted a position at a related to how to get into college, to continue their education at a offer certificates and associ- (online program) 17-doctor dairy practice in the choose a school, pay for it, and four-year school. With a $2.5 ate programs at North Central Construction technology, asso- Central Valley of California. what to expect the first year in million grant renewal from the Michigan College (NCMC) and ciate She is excited to start her a way that speaks to Native cul- Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, with our new partner Bay Mills Early childhood education, career and to contribute to the tures and experiences as students the AICF will be able to continue Community College (BMCC) in associate (online program) production of high quality dairy consider attending college. efforts to increase college access Brimley, Mich. Computer information sys- products. In addition to content specif- and success. Our program provides sup- tems, associate ic to student needs and culture, Students, school counsel- port for the following certificate, WOCTEP is a grant program Native artists and designers con- ors, and others can download certificates of development funded by the U.S. Department tributed to the book. Jonathon the book for free on the AICF (COD) and associate programs at of Education, Native American Nelson, a member of the website. Hard copies may be NCMC: Career and Technical Education nation from Hogback, N.M., available for some high schools. Computer Numerically Program. who currently resides in Denver, Please send an email to native- Controlled (CNC), COD Any enrolled student at designed the cover, titled, [email protected] for Phlebotomy, COD NCMC or BMCC may apply. Kindred Mocs. Nelson’s work is more information. Medical billing and coding, WOCTEP provides student-advis- featured at www.badwinds.com. Founded in 1989, the COD ing services for participants and Photos by Matika Wilbur, from American Indian College Fund Medical assistant, certificate assists with tuition, books, fees the Swinomish and Tulalip Tribes has been the nation’s largest char- Basic Emergency Medical and mileage. Based on income of Washington, were included. ity supporting Native higher edu- Service (EMS), COD level and household size, students Wilbur is the creator of Project cation for 30 years. The College Computer support specialist, may also qualify for an hourly 562, a project dedicated to Fund believes “Education is the certificate stipend. photographing the more than answer” and provided 5,896 Computer information sys- Call (231) 242-1494 or visit 562 federally recognized tribes scholarships last year totaling tems, associate www.ltbbodawa-nsn-gov/EDU/ Dr. Alexandra Myhal in the United States. Amanda $7.65 million to American Indian Criminal justice, associate WOCTEP. Cheromiah, who is Pueblo from students, with more than 131,000 Graduating Native Laguna, also provided photos. scholarships and community sup- The guidebook was created port totaling over $200 million Applications invited for American students as part of the Native Pathways since its inception. The College Submitted by Janine Adams to College Program, also fund- Fund also supports a variety of Title VI, Indian Education ed by the Andrew W. Mellon academic and support programs Native American policy coordinator/tutor for Foundation. The AICF launched at the nation’s 35 accredited tribal Escanaba Area Public the program to meet the needs colleges and universities, which Schools advocacy fellowship Escanaba Senior High of tribal communities and in are located on or near Indian res- WASHINGTON, D.C. ­— The have one year of professional School has seven Indian response to the college-going and ervations, ensuring students have Friends Committee on National experience after graduation from Education students graduating completion crisis amongst Native the tools to graduate and succeed Legislation (FCNL), a Quaker college. this year. Three of them were American and Alaska Native in their careers. The College Fund lobby in the public interest, Applications must be sub- awarded the Indian Education students. Research shows the consistently receives top ratings is accepting applications for mitted by June 1, 2019 through Parent Committee Senior national rate of all students going from independent charity evalua- Congressional Advocate on [email protected]. Scholarship in the amount of to college within six months of tors and is one of the nation’s top Native American Policy. The Applicants must attach a cover $350. All senior scholarship graduating from high school is 100 charities named to the Better funds are raised from basketball 70 percent. For Native American Business Bureau’s Wise Giving 27-month fellowship is based in letter, a resume, and answers to concession sales. Two of the and Alaska Native students, those . Washington, D.C. three questions. The questions three scholarship students are Through its Native American are: Why do you want to work on Sault Tribe members Bryton numbers are closer to 20 percent. For more information about Advocacy Program, FCNL has Native American issues? What Feathers, who will soon began The AICF knows that educa- the American Indian College been an enduring ally to national experience or background do you service in the U.S. Navy, tion improves the lives of indi- Fund, please visit www.college Native American organizations have that will help you effective- and Riley Mayville, who viduals, their families and entire fund.org. and Indian communities engaged ly lobby on these issues? How will be attending Michigan in policy advocacy. It collabo- will you to continue to engage in Technological University. rates with faith and with Native Native American issues after the Whitmer, bipartisan group American organizations to lobby fellowship? Congress and the administration The successful applicant will introduce education bills for investments in Indian country, receive a salary and full benefits. Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Markkanen, will estab- policy changes to benefit Native American Indians and Alaska joined a bipartisan group of lish the Michigan Reconnect American communities, and Native tribal members are strong- legislators, business, education, Program. The Michigan respect for tribal sovereignty. ly encouraged to apply. and labor leaders on April 18 Reconnect Program will provide The Congressional Advocate For more information, see to announce their support for free skills-training programs for leads FCNL’s advocacy work on https://www.fcnl.org/congressio- House and Senate bills creating adults at community colleges Native American issues. nal-advocate. the MI Opportunity Scholarship to fill the tens of thousands of Applicants for this fellowship View source version on and Michigan Reconnect jobs currently in demand from must have tribal experience, businesswire.com: https:// Program. 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Bryton Feathers Kennedy, Calley, Tate, Shannon ceed in their communities.” May 17, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Education Page 21 2019 Outstanding Graduating Native American Student Award presented to Levi Jensen, RN By Brenda Austin ues. I could not have picked a gracious to have us here and she The 2019 Lake Superior better school to attend,” he said. welcomes us and does a prayer State University (LSSU) Native Jensen said the award means to start off our time here on a American Center’s Outstanding a lot to him, not just because very positive note, and we have Graduating Native American he worked really hard, but also a really great time and wrap the Student Award was presented because the American Indian semester up in a really wonderful April 22 to recent nursing gradu- College Fund (AICF) has grant- environment,” she said. Director ate, Levi Jensen, RN. ed him academic scholarships of the NAC, Stephanie Sabatine, Jensen is a member of the the past four years and he also presented Jensen with a plaque Dine’ (Navajo) Nation, and was represents them as an ambassa- during the festivities honoring born in Phoenix, Arizona, where dor. “I am trying to promote the him for his accomplishments. his mother’s family is from. AICF, and get students interest- She said, “Levi has been a He most recently hails from ed in the opportunity to attend wonderful example to my other Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, mov- college and break the cycle of students at the Native American ing to Sault Ste. Marie after poverty and violence, and drug Center. He is always helpful and meeting and marrying his wife, abuse,” he said. “Lets get back an inspiration to other students. I Karilyn Jensen, who is from the to traditional values and take will miss his presence here at the area. ownership of our future.” Center, but I know that the world Jensen, who just graduat- Jensen was honored with the needs more people like Levi. I ed with a bachelor of nursing award during a mental health have no worries about him after degree from Lake Superior State celebration held for graduating graduation, I know that he will University, said nursing was a Photo by Brenda Austin nursing students at the Native go on to do great things.” calling, and something he has Levi Jensen, RN, was recently honored as LSSUs Native American American Center. Dr. Sandi King said, “Levi is an amaz- felt compelled to accomplish. Center (NAC) 2019 Outstanding Graduating Native American Student. King, a professor at LSSU ing student, and I have been very “The nursing program at LSSU NAC Director Stephanie Sabatine (right) presented the award. Fellow and teacher of the Community proud to have him in my class is excellent and I have never felt graduating nursing students (left) attended the potluck award ceremo- Mental Health Course, said the and have a chance to get to know so prepared or took ownership of ny to support Jensen. students participate in a potluck him. I absolutely know that he is something as much as my pro- is very culturally sensitive; we bit and learned about traditional and celebrate their pending going to do some amazing things fession as a nurse. This school worked with the tribe quite a medicines and their cultural val- graduation. “Steph has been in his career.” Local song to be used in New Zealand by study abroad students By Brenda Austin logical concepts and how they tie When singer songwriter all of those things together. “The Stephanie Sabatine and her friend students are working in groups Mary Ann Stott wrote a song of four, so there are four research together in 2008 for Rodney projects they are doing, and Lowman’s inauguration as pres- each of the projects is supposed ident of Lake Superior State to include something related to University (LSSU), they would ecology, culture and health. Some have been surprised to know that groups are looking at different in the summer of 2019 it would Maori symbols and where they be going to New Zealand with Photos by Brenda Austin are found, and others are collect- students from Lake Superior State LSSU’s Dr. Kathy Berchem and Dr. Ashley Moerke are taking 16 senior ing data on water health and how University. students (above) in their Cultural and Ecological and Human Health it’s related to the population liv- LSSUs Dr. Kathy Berchem and Issues of New Zealand study abroad course to meet Maori Natives. As ing in that area,” she said. Dr. Ashley Moerke are taking 16 part of the Maori culture, welcoming songs are exchanged telling about Students will also be spending senior students in their Cultural the place you come from and the people there. When Sabatine, director the night at Waitaia Lodge, where and Ecological and Human of LSSUs Native American Center, was approached about a song for the they will be introduced during Health Issues of New Zealand students to use, she went to her song file and the first song on top was a welcoming ceremony to the study abroad course to meet Maori couple that are the caretak- My Heart Belongs to Michigan, which she co-wrote with Mary Ann Maori Natives of New Zealand Stott. Right: Stephanie Sabatine. ers of the lodge and surrounding and do some research projects. land. While there, students will Michigan. As part of the Maori culture, She contacted Algoma the welcoming ceremonies, stu- pitals and different cultural sites go on guided hikes and learn welcoming songs are exchanged University Professor Jerry dents will also be presenting the where they will be able to interact about medicinal plants native to telling about the place you come Fontaine, who teaches Ojibwa, Maori Natives with small gifts with the Maori people. About the area and the health of local from and the people there. and asked him to translate the they are bringing with them. half of the students are nursing rivers and streams. When Sabatine, who is also song title into Ojibwe for the stu- Dr. Berchem said the student’s students; there is an accounting Sabatine said she is happy and the director of LSSUs Native dents. have been learning about Native major, and biology and ecology excited to share her song with the American Center, was approached Sabatine said the students have American cultures and ideas, and students. students and Maori people, never about an appropriate song for learned the song’s first verse and visiting the NAC, to help them Berchem said students would having anticipated it would be the students to use, she went to chorus and will be singing those relate to the Maori people. The be looking at the different ways used to welcome others and intro- her song file and the first song along with being able to say the group will be gone for 16 days, that culture connects with health duce the beauty of Michigan and on top was My Heart Belongs to song’s title in Ojibwe. As part of and will be visiting clinics, hos- issues, and learning about eco- its people to another culture. MIEA 2019 scholarships applications solicitation notice EducatorAt an April 30 ceremony, of the Year named The Michigan Indian Elders schools, accumulated a grade the EUPISD Parent Advisory Application forms can be Association (MIEA) is pleased point average of 3.00. Committee recognized educa- downloaded at www.michi to announce it will make avail- — Except for special and tors in the community who have ganindianelders.org/students. able three $1,000 scholarships extenuating circumstances, provided exceptional service to php or obtained from the and six $500 scholarships. The students with disabilities during tribal education departments attend college, university or the 2018-19 school year. Sault scholarships will be awarded to of each of the constituent trade school on a full-time Tribe Head Start instructor at least nine qualified students tribes/bands. basis. Catherine Wilson was nominated with the $1,000 scholarships — Complete the provided bers of one of the MIEA con- by Speech-Language Pathologist awarded to the top three quali- application form and submit stituent tribes/bands (must be Lisa Goulet for her professional- fied students as determined by it with required supporting verified in writing by tribal ism and grace in her position as a committee review and lottery, documentation and the mailing Head Start instructor. if necessary. Applying students enrollment departments). must be RECEIVED BY THE Goulet also nominated Wilson must be currently enrolled in — Successfully completed COORDINATOR postmarked courses of study at or have and passed all five General no later than June 15, 2019. for making modifications and with a bachelor’s degree in early a letter of acceptance from a Education Development (GED) (PLEASE NOTE, incomplete adaptations in her classroom so childhood education. She has public college, university or equivalency tests with a mini- or late applications will not be that every child can succeed. been an instructor with the Sault technical school. mum score of 40 and an aver- considered). “She goes above and beyond for Tribe Head Start since 2008. age score of 45 and possess a her students and their families “We are honored to have Students applying for the — Application forms can be GED certificate or graduated and has a genuine care for their Catherine as an instructor for our scholarships must meet the fol- downloaded at www.michigan well-being and success,” Goulet youngest tribal members and con- lowing qualifications: from an accredited high school indianelders.org/students.php said. gratulate her on her accomplish- — Be enrolled members with a 3.00 grade point aver- or obtained from the tribal edu- Wilson graduated from Lake ments,” Head Start Director Anne (copy of tribal card ) or direct age or, if currently enrolled at cation departments of each of Superior State University in 2007 Suggitt said. descendants of enrolled mem- colleges, universities or trade the constituent tribes/bands. Page 22 Representatives Reports May 17, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung May 17, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Representatives Reports Page 23 Group works to increase LSSU tribal presence Hi everyone, hope everyone is The staff can assist with financial opened an office in Michigan at and important notices sent by enjoying spring, finally! aid, tutoring, mentoring, student the Tamarack Business Center mail. Also, don’t forget to inform A group of us attended a meet- networking, internships, job at 523 Ashmun Street. TPS the newspaper office of your ing with Stephanie Sabatine, the placement and more. For more is a full-service developer of move to keep your free newspa- Native American Center director information visit lssu.edu/nac for high-engagement, interactive and per coming to your door: slucas@ at Lake Superior State University a calendar of events and if you video-based training. TPS has saulttribe.net, or 632-6398. (LSSU). The center was estab- would like to be added to their two positions open at this time, As always, please keep the lished in the mid-1980s as a email list, send your address to elearning courseware develop- men and women in the armed resource for Native American [email protected]. You can also er and instructional designer. forces in your and students attending LSSU and call the LSSU Native American The job openings are posted on thoughts for a safe return to their is a focus for Native American Center at (906) 635-2223. Indeed.com. families. I would also like to culture. The center is a hub for Further, if you are a tribal mem- Just a friendly reminder, if you thank all the team members for student interaction, sharing and ber attending other colleges or move from your residence to a the hard work they do every day learning. universities, I recommend, when new address without notifying the for our tribe. Please feel free to The focus of the meeting was making contact, ask if they have a Tribal Tax Office and the tribe’s call me at (906) 203-6083 and to increase the tribal presence tribal advisor on campus. Enrollment Department, you may leave a message or e-mail me at Kimberle Gravelle on campus. Approximately 10 In January 2019, Tipping lose important benefits, such as [email protected]. Director, Unit I percent of the student population Point Solutions (TPS), which is possible tax exemptions, tribal Thank you, at LSSU is Native American. headquartered in Denver, Colo., election ballots, elders’ dividends Kim Gravelle Board of directors passes resolutions April 16 The board convened in budget of $38,000, and to ATR 89 — Authorization To Retain program through the period of LLC, audit of northern Kewadin Munising on April 16 with all support service to increase the The Law Firm Of Wilmerhale fiscal years 2020-23. Casinos accepted. present. budget with other revenue from As Supreme Court Counsel in 92-99 — Request Reservation 106 — Acceptance of 401K Resolution number 2019-83 Inter-Tribal Council funding of Buchwald Capital Advisors LLC Status {for land parcels] — Audit Proposal — The firm of — Anthony D. Abramson Sr. $10,000 with no effect on tribal V Sault Ste. Marie Tribe — Firm Requests to the U.S. Department Dennis, Gartland and Niergarth declared honorary Sault Tribe support. authorized to represent Sault of the Interior to the tribe’s appointed to perform the govern- member for his dedication and 86 — Medication Assisted Tribe and Kewadin Casinos reservation bases land parcels in mental audit for the Sault Tribe contributions to the tribe in Treatment (MAT) Establishment Gaming Authority in responding Manistique, Hessel, Christmas, 401K plan, for an amound not enhancing the health and well of 2019 Budget — Account to a petition for a writ of certio- Frazier, Grand Marais, Dafter to exceed $30,000 for the fiscal being of the tribe’s members established with Inter-Tribal rari and any subsequent proceed- and Sault Ste. Marie. years 2018, 2019 and 2020. along with conducting himself Council funding of $42,300 and ings before the U.S. Supreme 100 — Authorization Of Right 107 — Authorizing Settlement with the cultural conventions of no effect on tribal support. Court in the case of Buchwald Of Way Easement Demawating Of Pending Litigation: In Re the Anishinaabek in the course 87 — Health Center X-Ray Capital Advisors LLC v. Sault Development-Riverside Greektown Holdings, LLC — of his career in the tribe’s health and Third Party Revenue Tribe. Further, $230,000 was Village — Easement granted to Attorneys authorized to make a services. 2019 Budget Modifications — added to the legal special proj- Cloverland Electric Cooperative, firm offer of settlement consis- 84 — FY 2019 Governmental Modified the account to com- ects account from tribal support Inc., for perpetual right to enter tent with the terms described in Capital Purchases Budget — plete radiology suite upgrades for consultation with the firm. upon land in Sault Ste. Marie. a Frost, Brown, Todd memoran- Appropriated $1,393,550, of and third party revenue for addi- 90 — 2019 Head Start And 101-104 — Trust Land dum not to exceed the amount which $1,276,550 comes from tional funds of $124,366 with no Early Head Start Grant — Lease{s}-Parcel{s} 42, 45, 48 specified in a Frost Brown email. other revenue/fund balance and effect on tribal support. Application approved. and 1955 J.K. Lumsden Way 108 — Proclaiming May 5 88 — Management 91 — Native Employment Sault Ste. Marie, MI $147,000 from tribal support. — Leases As A Day Of Awareness For 85 — ATR and ATR Information System 2019 Budget Works Program — Anishinaabek authorized for a land parcels in Missing And Murdered Native Support Service 2019 Budget Modification — Modified to Community and Family Services Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Women And Girls — May 5 des- Modifications — Modified fiscal change the personnel sheets, designated as the tribal lead 105 — Acceptance Of The ignated as such. year 2019 budget for Access To increase expenses and increase agency to receive and administer 2018 Northern Casinos Audit 109 — Amending Tribal Code Recovery (ATR) to eliminate the tribal support $55,954.33. the Native Employment Works — 2018 Rehmann Robson, Chapter 71: Criminal Offenses Legalizing Personal Use Of Marijuana — Decriminalized Thank you to all our team and staff the personal use and possession members. It was so wonderful to graduate soon and many of the if you wish to talk to any depart- of a limited amount of marijuana be involved in our team member college seniors are also gradu- ment of the tribe. It is the easiest by adopting a new subchapter appreciation for years of service. ating. What a wonderful time way to get to the information you XVI of Tribal Code Chapter 71 Getting to shake the hands of so in their lives. They are stepping may need. and authorized the expungement many who have been with us and into a whole new world in which There is one request of myself. of certain convictions, effective recognized for their five, 10, 15, anything is possible if they want Please get involved anyway you May 15, 2019. 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 years of it. Remember, graduates, if you can, whether it be with the tribe 110 — Authorization To service. It was very humbling. leave home you can get the tribal or school, city, church or civic Retain The Sonosky Firm For All of our staff and team mem- paper sent to your new residence institution. Volunteering is a great Lobbying Services — Authorized bers give of themselves every for free if you request it (simply way to get involved and volun- contracting the law firm of day to make our tribe better email [email protected]). teers are in such short supply. Sonosky, Chambers, Sachese, and sometimes we forget to say Also, please confirm your status Everyone needs a helping hand Endreson and Perry, LLP, for thank you. I am saying it now, with the tribe that you are a regis- and to be a flourishing commu- lobbying services not to exceed THANK YOU, EACH AND tered member of the tribe. If you nity we all have to do what we $5,000 per month for the remain- EVERYONE! I hope the tribe has have any question that you may can to make good things happen. der of calendar year 2019 and also enriched your life. We have not be signed up, then call the Please help out anyway you can. increasing the government rela- to work mutually to keep our tribal switchboard and ask for the Thank you for all the e-mails tions account by $40,000 by add- Keith Massaway, tribe moving forward in a good enrollment office and they will and phone calls. ing the firm for consulting. Director, Unit III way. verify it for you. The switchboard Keith Massaway, 702 Hazelton See resolutions in their entire- This unit report is a big thank I want to also congratulate our number is (906) 635-6050. For all St., St. Ignace MI 49781, kmass- ty with voting grids online at you to all of our staff and team students. The high school seniors members, please use this number [email protected], (906) 643-6981. www.saulttribe.com.

MEADOWBirth... M. DETTLOFFMeadow Dettloff Memorial service planned for mother Daraka McLeod-Dettloff and Tyler Dettloff are proud to announce the birth of their daugh- and son, Alvina L. and John P. Adams ter, Meadow Minokami Dettloff, ALVINA LUCILLE ADAMS born Wednesday, March 20, 2019, & at 5:28 p.m. at War Memorial JOHN PAUL ADAMS Hospital in Bawating (Sault Ste.

Marie, Mich.). Family and friends are invited to a funeral Meadow was welcomed by her memorial service May 25, at 11 a.m., at St. Ignatius family in the Sault and Kinross, Loyola Church in St. Ignace for Alvina Lucille as well as her community in Adams, (May 28, 1929 - Nov. 9, 2018) and John Gnoozhekaaning (Bay Mills, Paul Adams, (June 6, 1967 - July 9, 2018). If you Mich.). Anishinaabemowin middle name, need directions, call Ruth Adams, daughter of Alvina She was born on the spring “Minokami,” translates to “good- and sister to John, at (989) 965-1384. Alvina L. Adams John P. Adams equinox during a full moon earth,” and represents the time that pulled her roaring into when water begins to flow over life full of love. Meadow’s the thawing ground, springtime. Page 24 Representatives Reports May 17, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung McLeod testifies at USDA Tribal Consultation food program is but a small part the Food Distribution Program of this vital bill and I am focusing on Indian Reservations. I’m here a great deal of my attention on it. today because I want to work in I attended the tribal con- partnership with you. sultation with the USDA and The 2018 Farm Bill contains testified on behalf of our tribe. a number of new tribal-specific I also had the honor of introduc- provisions and it is the hope of ing the Secretary of the USDA, Indian Country that the USDA Dr. Sonny Perdue (see photos). will work to implement these pro- Below, you will read our testimo- visions in a thoughtful and timely ny that addresses various aspects manner. Today, I want to share of this bill. The impact on our my recommendations on how to tribe could be HUGE, would be best achieve this. a definite step in the direction of I urge the USDA Food and sovereignty and would improve Nutrition Service to continue the lives of our people. to conduct monthly Farm Bill Jennifer McLeod, The Honorable Jennifer implementation phone calls with Director, Unit I McLeod, Chairperson the Tribal Leaders Consultation USDA tribal consultation Food Distribution Program on Working Group on FDPIR and Aaniin, Anishnaabek! On May This is an important change as it Indian Reservations the National Association of 5, our tribe held a ceremony for moves the USDA towards greater Tribal Working Group FDPIR Board throughout the missing and murdered indigenous tribal parity. To best implement USDA Tribal Consultation implementation process for all USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue women and Children’s Awareness this change, the USDA FNS will Washington, DC Farm Bill provisions related to Day. It was a beautiful event. need to continually consult with Indians recommends the FNS May 1 – 2, 2019 FDPIR. These phone calls are Many thanks to the organizers, tribal leaders and the National encourage tribes to maximize the presenters, the drum and all of Jennifer McLeod, n’dizh- essential as they serve to educate opportunities the two-year car- nikaaz. Sault Ste. Marie Tribe both the USDA and the tribes on Association of FDPIR Board to the community who gathered determine how this new authority ry-over offers as a means to make together in a good way. It was a of Chippewa Indians, Food issues relating to the changes. administrative and structural Distribution Program on Indian Through the phone discussions, can best be tailored to allow ITOs good feeling. (See photos below.) to better serve tribal citizens. changes that will better serve the I am so happy our tribal board Reservations Tribal Working participants may identify unfore- Second, I want to address the people using the program. of directors unanimously passed Group ndoo-debendaagoz. Kina seen tribal barriers to participa- I will close with comments matter of 638 contracts. I recog- the resolution I sponsored that Baawaa’ting Anishinaabek tion and solicit recommendations regarding traditional foods. The nize that the USDA has not pre- makes May 5 of every year a time Omaa go nda Onji-kida. for the elimination of those bar- 2018 Farm Bill now requires the viously worked with 638 tribes/ to stop, reflect, share and join Wiijiiwaagwining, nda-wiij- riers. Secretary to purchase tradition- contracts before. 638 contracts together so that we may NEVER nokiimaayek. My name is Jennifer I’d also like to focus on al foods that can be procured are a wonderful tool and promote FORGET. McLeod. As a member and a the Farm Bill’s “638” Tribal cost-effectively and adds “region- tribal self-determination. I strong- Also, I have been working on leader of the Sault Ste. Marie Self-Determination Contract ally grown” to the traditional ly recommend FNS work closely a federal bill known as the Farm Tribe of Chippewa Indians, I am Demonstration Project. I have foods description of the purchase with federal entities that have Bill. It is the source for funding speaking on behalf of the tribe. three comments: First, this provi- provision of FDPIR. Currently, significant experience with these for our USDA Food Distribution I am also a member and leader sion is important because it will salmon, wild rice, blue cornmeal, contracts, such as the Department (aka commodity foods). But this of the Tribal Working Group for allow inter-tribal organizations bison and catfish are used in of Interior and the Indian Health to purchase food for FDPIR. FDPIR food packages. I recom- Service to determine best practic- mend the USDA FNS continue es in implementation. to work closely with the Food Third, I want to address fund- Package Review Group to deter- ing. The 2018 Farm Bill provision mine additional traditional foods for the 638 FDPIR demonstration that can be cost-effectively added project has been authorized, but to the FDPIR food package. I isn’t funded. The Sault Ste. Marie also advise the USDA to allocate Tribe of Chippewa Indians rec- the funds by region according to ommends that the USDA request percent of tribal participation and full funding ($5 million) within to buy healthy traditional foods the president’s budget. Once it is that the tribes in that region, are funded, I urge the USDA FNS to culturally attuned with. fund multiple 638 FDPIR pilot Thank you for this opportunity projects. Specifically, I propose to speak with you. I hope that we one 638 FDPIR pilot project can continue to work with each be funded in each region of the other throughout the implementa- United States. Each region of the tion process. Ceremony for missing and mur- U.S. is different, and every tribe I am grateful that Chairman dered indigenous women and and ITO has a unique way of Payment supported my serving children. doing things. Only by testing the our tribe in this capacity. I am program in multiple areas with grateful to my husband, Dennis multiple tribes will the USDA Tyson, for everything he does learn how the program will work to keep the home fires burning on a national level and be pre- while I am away. I am also very pared for the flexibility necessary appreciative of the tribal members to achieve the best out of the who support this work, and who program. are working together to secure My next subject is the change the best possible future for our to FDPIR match requirements: people. To all of you, I say, chi The 2018 Farm Bill lowers the miigwech! tribal match from 25 percent to As always, I am available to 20 percent; it waives the match meet with tribal members locally and full USDA funding required to discuss concerns, help in any for tribes with economic hard- way that I can and even just to ships; and it offers tribes the chat. I am also really looking for- opportunity to use other feder- ward to my next downstate meet- al funding to reach the match ing so that I can meet with our requirement. For implementation people who cannot travel back to purposes, I recommend the USDA the Sault. It’s wonderful to hear provide tribes with technical what is on everyone’s mind, and assistance in determining how to meeting with members is one of leverage other federal funding to my favorite parts of this job. reach the match requirement. Shawindekaa (many bless- Moving on to the 2018 Farm ings), and… Bill provision allowing two-year Anishnaabe gagiget carryover funding: This provi- (Anishnaabe for always…) sion gives tribal ITOs FDPIR Jen programs much more flexibility. (906) 440-9151 For example, with a two-year [email protected] time frame, FDPIR programs can jennifer.mcleod.2012@gmail. make necessary infrastructure com changes to warehouses. The Sault facebook: Jennifer McLeod- Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Sault Tribe May 17, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Representatives Reports Page 25 Tribe’s state-of-the-art hearing aids worth trying date of May 15. I realize there are May 25 on the grounds of the some people against such actions Ojibwa Museum in St. Ignace. but to me opioids and alcohol are There will be workshops in the much worse. Marijuana and CBD morning and grand entry at 1 oil have many healing properties. p.m. There will be a food ven- I also hope the clinic pharmacies dor and feast. If you have never start carrying CBD products so been there, it is worth the trip to members have alternative medi- see the new longhouse, the clan cines rather than narcotics. park, sculptures and the boarding April 23 was our second annu- school wall. al recognition luncheon for our Sault Tribe language classes team members. A couple hundred are held weekly in St. Ignace on people were recognized for hav- Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. at the ing worked from five years up to new elders’ complex. 40 years. The room was all smiles I am currently working with and I got to catch up with peo- Jackie Minton, Sue St.Onge and ple I don’t get to see that often. Sally Paquin to bring more work- Bridgett Sorenson, The Recognition Committee did shops to our community. I hope Director, Unit III a great job putting this event to have a schedule out soon that For quite some time now, my together and the banquet staff did will consist of regalia making, 86-year-old grandmother has had a wonderful job as well. dream catchers and quill work. If issues with her hearing. It has Congratulations to Carol anyone is interested in presenting been frustrating for her family Montie for 40 years working for at a workshop, please contact me. when trying to communicate and Sault Tribe! Carol works in the Congratulations to all the practically having to yell at times. Sault health center. I can only recent college graduates. This We just recently convinced her imagine all the changes that have is quite an accomplishment and that hearing aids have come very taken place in that time frame. can never be taken away from far and are almost unnoticeable. I The St. Ignace elders’ lunches you. One of these tribal members brought her to the Sault to be test- are served Monday-Thursday at was Madysin Lee, who gradu- ed and then a return trip to pick 11:30 a.m. at the new complex. ated from Grand Valley State up the hearing aids. They have also switched their University with a bachelor’s The process was very easy. monthly meeting to the second degree in nursing. She is pictured The audiologist is super nice and Thursday of the month at noon. getting pinned by her aunt, Taylor the tribe pays for state-of-the-art The Wequayoc Cemetery Jo Becker, who is also a Sault hearing aids. These do not have a annual clean-up will be on Tribe member and currently a battery, can match your hair color Saturday, May 18 at 10 a.m. with nurse in Detroit. Madysin was a Madysin Lee gets her nurse’s pin from her aunt Taylor Jo Becker, also a and are tiny. I would encourage a potluck to follow. We are hop- student worker in the St. Ignace nurse. anyone who is struggling to hear ing to be able to use the Grimes health clinic a few years ago and well as many meetings being held yahoo.com or (906) 430-0536. to make an appointment, you House in the near future for gath- was one of my scholarship recip- in other areas. Members need to Keith and I have monthly unit won’t be sorry. This is one of the erings, cultural teachings, etc. ients. watch behavior changes and those meetings on the third Monday many great things the tribe does Procedures are being written to Unfortunately, the election that are consistent. It is going to of the month at the McCann for the members. spell out who the contact person tactics are starting with things be a long year but then again it’s Building at 6 p.m. During the last board meeting will be and what the process will being added to the board’s agen- a chairman’s election year. Hope you can enjoy your in April in Munising, the board be. da, social media content, scare Please contact me with any family and friends during the voted 10-2 to legalize personal Mark your calendar for the tactics and newspaper reports. comments or concerns at bsoren- Memorial Day weekend! use marijuana with an effective Native American Festival for There will be lots of promises as [email protected], bridgett91@ Board did not take away chairperson’s authority Corbett in April were a great suc- residing in Chippewa, Luce, by the membership with a con- tribal chairperson following the cess! Every class had a lot of fun Mackinac, Alger, Schoolcraft, stitutional amendment on April action of the board on Tuesday, and laughs, it was nice to see old Delta and Marquette counties. 7, 2010. Please take a minute to Dec. 13, rescinding Resolution friends and meet new people in Income guidelines are: 1 person read through this information; 2012-146. That resolution, adopt- each community. We have been - $40,264, 2 persons - $46,016, know the truth and spread the ed on July 20, 2012, delegated to so happy with the overwhelming 3 persons - $51,768, 4 persons truth! To read the entire legal the chairperson the authority to number of members participat- - $57,520, 5 persons - $62,122, opinion/memo, see www.sault- manage and direct the day-to-day ing in the workshops. It’s great 6 persons - $66,723, 7 persons - tribe.com/newsroom/2657-le- operations of the tribe, includ- to be able to have these services $71,325 & 8 persons - $75,926. gal-opinion-what-powers-and-au- ing but not limited to certain in Unit IV now! The workshops Contact Dana Piippo, homeown- thority-does-the-chairper- specific authorities listed in that have been a great day for family ership specialist, at (906) 495- son-retain-following-the-rescis- resolution. The exercise of that participation and getting to know 1450 or (800) 794-4072 for an sion-of-resolution-2012-146. delegated day-to-day manage- each other better through talking application. Legal memo begins (not in its ment authority by the chairperson circles. The next workshop is a Director Chase and I con- entirety): was made subject to the specific Seven Grandfathers workshop tinue to attend the monthly I have been asked to provide a direction and review of the board with Bud Biron, dates are being Conservation Committee, CORA legal opinion outlining the pow- of directors. Darcy Morrow, planned. and 2020 fishing negotiation ers and authority retained by the See “Morrow,” Page 26 Director, Unit IV As promised, Ojibwe lan- meetings between the five tribes guage classes are finally here. throughout the state. Vendors wanted for Manistique We are very excited to welcome We need to guarantee we are Smith interested in research Native American Crafts & Paul Blondeau, language teach- looking out for our future genera- From “New biologist,” pg. 18 those options; and let policy- Farmers Market er on the west end; thank you tion’s treaty right! field who have so much knowl- makers be well-armed based on On Thursday, June 13, we for bringing your knowledge to Unfortunately, I must address edge that is never put to full the good work that the biolog- are starting a weekly Native us! Please support keeping our the negative politics that have use, and I think this is the way,” ical staff here has done. If we American crafts and Farmers language alive by attending with already started happening with he said. did a good job of just even that Market at the Manistique Tribal your families. Unit IV classes over a year before the next Smith said he would like to portion I think that would be a Center on Thursdays and Fridays are every Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 election cycle takes place. The also focus on research, taking pretty amazing thing – but we until the end of September. We p.m. in Escanaba at the YEA chairman playing the victim that smaller pieces of the long-term can do much more then that,” are currently looking for vendors building, 1226 Wigob St., and he has no authority because the monitoring results and breaking he said. “It’s critical to our mis- to participate, please contact me every Thursday in Manistique at board took it away. those down into individual areas sion that these other agencies to sign up. You can participate the Tribal Community Center, I wanted to attach the complete of study, such as studying lake doing this type of work know every week or only once — you 5698W Hwy US2, 6 to 8 p.m. legal opinion from John Wernet, trout and whitefish in specific that Sault Tribe is here taking decide. (See vendor flyer on page (language flyer in this paper). General Counsel dated Dec. 18, areas, and answering questions care of these resources, as they xx.) Housing Division’s Down 2016 RE: What powers and such as ‘why is there a white- have been all along,” he said. Congratulations to all the high Payment Assistance Program is authority does the chairperson fish recruitment bottleneck?’ Smith’s wife Margaret is school, technical trades and col- accepting applications April 29 retain following the rescis- “And then taking all of that joining him in his journey north, lege graduates. Go out into the through June 11. This program sion of Resolution 2012-146? knowledge and moving it up moving into their newly pur- world and enjoy whatever you is designed to assist members Unfortunately, my article was to help inform policy with the chased home in downtown Sault decide to do! I would like to send in becoming homeowners of too long and I had to cut it down. 2020 negotiations — here is Ste. Marie after retiring from a personal congratulations to my structurally sounds homes. I can only emphasize and high- what we know about the lakes, the University of Michigan. graduating niece, Jenna Chase, Eligible applicants could receive light some areas from the memo here is what we believe about She plans to find local work as from Manistique High School; up to $9,500 to be applied (memo not in its entirety) to stop the lakes, here are a slew of a part time nurse, allowing the keep up the good work at college! towards down payment and the untruth being spun that the options and the outcomes that couple to enjoy their time in the Shawl workshops with closing costs. This program is board took away the chairman’s we think might result from Upper Peninsula. Georgine McKenzie and Karen open to Sault Tribe members power. The change was made Page 26 Representatives Reports may 17, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Many cultural learning opportunities in Unit IV prise employees). Thanks to you classes in the future in other areas. opportunities throughout the area. The Board recently approved for a job well done. Classes are: The Community Health staff are and authorized the chairperson to Thanks to all of the staff — Manistique, Thursdays, 6-8 doing various cultural teachings sign the special counsel contract involved and the Employee p.m., Manistique Tribal Center, throughout the seven-county ser- for the firm of Morisset, Scholsser, Recognition Committee for plan- 5698 W. HWY US-2 vice area and we will share our Jazwiak and Somerville for pro- ning and organizing this event; — Escanaba, Wednesdays, community teaching and class viding ongoing legal services to and thanks to the Kewadin Casino 5:30-7:30 p.m., Escanaba dates and schedules with them and the tribe in preparation for the staff for preparing the meal. YEA Building, 1226 Wisab St. the Education Dept. so there is no 2000 Consent Decree expiration. Miigwech to Mission Krik Drum (Escanaba reservation) duplication. This will allow more New this summer in our for the songs and Bud Biron for Miigwech to George McKenzie activities to happen throughout the area, a Native American Crafts his words and opening prayer. and Karen Corbett for sharing seven-county service area and our & Farmers Market will be held Gathering of the Clans their sewing knowledge with unit. starting June 13 at the Manistique Powwow attendees at the recent workshops Director Morrow and I will be Tribal Center. If you would like I invite you to the Gathering of in Escanaba and Manistique. It organizing and working on acquir- to be a vendor or for more infor- the Clans Powwow on behalf of was great to see the participants ing the funding to supply free ride mation, contact Darcy Morrow at the powwow committee. We’ve sharing ideas and skills with each wrist bands for Unit IV youth (906) 298-1888. decided to move our powwow other. It’s so nice to see the men- at the UP State Fair on Native I would like to congratulate all Denise Chase, gathering to the end of August toring, camaraderie and laughter American Day this year. And, the 2019 graduating high school Director, Unit IV because of the various community that goes on at these classes and a while there, they can enjoy the seniors and college students. Best events that conflicted with our lot of the classes have two to three powwow under the big tent. We wishes on whatever your plans are Last year, the tribe brought date. (See the powwow flyer on generations of family members will update you in a future unit and wherever that may lead you. back the employee recognition opposite page.) Look forward to attending together and learning report and by other communica- I would like to say a special con- program. Director Morrow and I seeing you there. and sharing as they work on their tions when it is confirmed and set gratulations to Jenna Chase, first were able to attend the Employee I am happy to report projects. up. grandchild to graduate — we’re so Recognition Luncheon on April Anishinaabemowin language Director Morrow and I have Director Morrow and I have proud of you! 23 at the Kewadin Dream Makers classes will be held across the been very busy the last few been very busy attending the vari- If you have any questions or Theater. Over 260 staff were rec- seven-county service area. Paul months throughout our unit, ous CORA, tribal, fishermen, 2020 need to contact me, please call ognized by the dinner, including Blondeau will be the language organizing and planning culture negotiations with the five tribes and (906) 203-2471 or email dchase@ various incentives. We value and teacher for the western end. classes and teachings such as Conservation Committee meetings. saulttribe.net. appreciate all of their hard work, Classes will be held weekly in moccasin, dream catcher, drum Besides these meetings mentioned, Thank you, dedication and contributions Escanaba and Manistique areas. and shawl making classes. We we have internal workshops and Denise Chase, to Sault Tribe (governmental, We look forward to holding more will be planning more cultural updates with our legal staff. Unit IV Board Member Kewadin Casinos, EDC and enter- Unit IV Director Darcy Marrow unit report continued From “Morrow,” Page 25 that resolution, i.e., the power “to the inclusion of such speaking the Hessel board meeting on Dec. istent. Two major fish-die offs On Tuesday, Dece. 13, the manage and direct the day-to-day authority in the 2012 delegation 13, 2016, Chairman Payment put went unreported in the immediate board of directors voted to operations of the tribe.” It did to the chairperson, and the the resolution on the meeting aftermath of the incidents. rescind Resolution 2012-146. By not rescind powers and author- subsequent rescinding of that agenda – and the board did vote — Employees took advantage a separate resolution, 2016-290, ity vested in the chairperson by delegation, may have eliminated to rescind his authority. of the lax supervision and took the board delegated day-to-day the Tribal Code or those grant- the chairperson’s authority to My decision to rescind res- significant time to operate their management of the tribe to the ed to the chairperson by prior speak for the tribe. I disagree. olution 2012-126 came after outside business without putting tribe’s executive director. resolutions dealing with specific The board clearly has the authori- over four years of watching the in a normal work week. As will be set forth in more projects or circumstances. ty to authorize persons, including unprofessional behavior keep — Oversight of ITFAP was detail below, it is my opin- Nor, of course, did it remove staff or even outside agents such progressing; from attacking team wanting. No criteria were in place ion that the rescinding of any express or inherent author- as retained attorneys, to speak or members on social media; putting that specified what incidents need Resolution 2012-146 eliminated ity vested in the chairperson by advocate on behalf of the tribe. a negative spin on our own words to be elevated to higher author- the authority delegated to the the Constitution by virtue of his When it included this authority in to rally the members against ities. Nor was there a mecha- chairperson by that resolution office as chairperson and as a its 2012 delegation to the chair- the board; and being attacked at nism, other than a yearly ITFAP to manage the day-to-day oper- member of the board of directors. person, the board was exercising meetings and social media. The administrative report, in place ations of the tribe. It did not Constitutional Authority that authority and was making it worst attacks seem to always for the ITFAP director to notify rescind powers and authority Finally, it goes without saying clear that the chair enjoyed its full come during holidays; emails to his supervisor, the Conservation vested in the chairperson by that the board’s action in rescind- support and authority to speak the board and at times staff. It Committee, or the Sault Tribe the Tribal Code or granted to ing its delegation of day-to-day publicly for the tribe. But that has been a vicious cycle; I gener- board of significant incidents. the chairperson by prior res- management authority did not delegation did not limit or cripple ally just ignore them anymore. This happened while Chairman olutions dealing with specific and could not diminish the duties the previously existing authority I don’t believe in hiding Payment had the day-to-day oper- projects or circumstances. Nor, vested in the chairperson by the of the chairperson to speak on behind the keyboard. If I have a ations under resolution 2012-126 of course, did it remove any Constitution. behalf of the tribe; to the con- problem with the chairman or my over four years. express or inherent authority This conclusion extends not trary, the delegation augmented fellow board members, I have no A constitutional amendment vested in the chairperson by the only to those powers expressly and underscored that authority. problem saying it to their face. was approved by the membership Constitution by virtue of his stated in the Constitution and The rescinding of that supplemen- We should be having healthy on April 7, 2010, striking the office as chairperson and as a By-laws but also to those powers tal authority removes any such discussions. Of course, we do not language in Article II, Section member of the board of direc that are inherent in the office. augmentation but leaves the basic always agree, but we should be 1 of the By-laws that assigned A constitutional amendment One example of such authority is authority in place. able to walk away and not hold the chairperson to act as chief was subsequently approved on the authority of the chairperson Legal memo ends; emphasis grudges because someone doesn’t executive officer of the tribe, April 7, 2010, striking the lan- to serve as a spokesperson for added. agree with you. which meant the chairman would guage in Article II, Section 1, of the tribe. This is manifestly an The information from the After the chairman’s’ authority no longer act as chief executive the By-Laws that assigned the authority enjoyed and exercised memo not in its entirety informs was removed, we had an inves- officer. This was a constitutional chairperson to act as chief exec- by all members of the board of you of the chairman’s limited tigation on our tribal fisheries amendment voted on by the mem- utive officer of the tribe. This directors, each of whom, from delegated authority was adopted department after information was bers; the chairman has no reason change eliminated the direct time to time, serves the tribe by by resolution 2012-126 on July brought to the board at the Feb. to keep spinning that the board constitutional grant of author- attending conferences, meet- 20, 2012; over day-to-day oper- 21, 2017, meeting. Information took his authority. ity to the chairperson and left ings, or other events on behalf ations. acquired through this external Ask yourself, why is the chair- the authority to direct the day- of the tribe and by representing Resolution 2012-126 approved investigation supported some of man trying to make this constitu- to-day operations of the tribe the interests of the tribe in those on July 20, 2012, the second the items brought to light. A let- tional amendment different than vested exclusively in the board settings. In these circumstances, board meeting after an election ter was mailed to the membership any other constitutional amend- of directors under Article VII individual directors certainly do with a new chairman and several informing them of the investi- ments passed? The membership of the Constitution. not have the authority to make or board seat changes. I supported gation into Inter Tribal Fisheries voted for a constitutional amend- On Dec. 13, 2016, the board determine policy for the Tribe; Aaron as chairman and gave him and Assessment Program ment that board members can no acted to rescind Resolution 2012- that authority remains vested in the benefit of the doubt he would (ITFAP) and reorganization of longer be employed by the tribe, 146 and instead adopted a new the board of directors as a whole. do good things for the tribe and the department. so no board member is employed resolution, 2016-290, delegating But individual directors can and move us forward in the right Investigation resulted in the by the tribe. As board members day-to-day management of the do speak for the tribe, describe direction. As time progressed, following findings of the ITFAP we know the membership voted tribe to the tribe’s executive and advocate for the policy posi- when he got mad at some board program: on the change and we honor it. director, subject to the direction tions established by the board, members, he would threaten to The outside business ventures You can’t manipulate words to and control of the board. That and bring issues back for con- put the resolution 2012-146 on of three employees were a con- try and have it both ways. The resolution further specified that it sideration by the full board. The the agenda. He did put it on the flict of interest and have directly chairman needs to stop saying the “amends any previously adopted chairperson clearly enjoys at least board agenda three times; two led to a distrust of ITFAP by trib- board took away his authority and resolution regarding this matter.” comparable authority – not to set of those times I did not support al fishermen. move on! Discussion: or determine the policy and posi- rescinding the resolution giving — There was misuse of ITFAP Any questions, contact me at In my view, it is clear that tion of the tribe, but to describe him the authority to manage and facilities and equipment by an (906) 298-1888 or: the sole effect accomplished by and advocate those policies and direct day-to-day operations of employee for the benefit of the [email protected]. rescinding Resolution 2012-146 positions established by the the tribe. I believe it wasn’t even outside business. Thank you, was to remove from the chairper- Board. brought to the table it died for — Supervision at ITFAP was Darcy Morrow son those powers delegated by It has been suggested that lack of support. The third time at lax at best and sometimes non-ex- Unit IV Representative May 17, 2019 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Community Page 27 Escanaba and Manistique communities make shawls Ladies in Escanaba and Manistique communities had the opportunity to learn shawl making from Georgine McKenzie and Karen Corbett.

Escanaba shawl workshop.

Two beautiful shawls made in the Escanaba class.

Glenda Godfrey (left) and Darcy Above, below, and at right, shawl Morrow in Escanaba. designs from Escanaba workshop.

Laurie Tufnell in front, works on her pattern.

Judy Hansen’s shawl.

Manistique workshop

Georgine and Karen donated this gorgeous shawl to the Manistique powwow silent auction.

Judy Richards, above, Joni Miller, below. Below, right, one of Georgine’s shawls.