Win Awenen Nisitotung November 10, 2017 • Vol

Win Awenen Nisitotung November 10, 2017 • Vol. 38 No. 11 Frozen Moon Mshka’odin Giizis

Official newspaper of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Tribe resolves to take JKL School September students of the month necessary steps to fight trust land denial, including litigation SAULT STE. MARIE — The Cedar Street adjacent to and Sault Tribe Board of Directors near the Lansing Center, the voted Oct. 24 to challenge the city’s convention and events U.S. Department of the Interior’s facility. The tribe applied to denial this July to put the tribe’s put it into trust in June 2012, Lansing and Wayne County’s along with 71 acres in Huron Huron Township properties into Township for another gaming trust. location. One of the Interior’s reasons At the time of the denial, for the denial is that the tribe Chairperson Aaron Payment has not proven the land is for the said the decision was “based tribe’s enhancement. In a July on a flawed legal analysis 24 letter, DOI Associate Deputy and because our Land Claims Secretary James Cason wrote, Settlement Act approved by the “the tribe has failed to meet its Congress of the United States burden of demonstrating that its in 1997 clearly requires that the acquisition of the parcels would applications be approved” and In the photo above, JKL School Students of the Month for September are pictured: (Back Row, L-R) effect an ‘enhancement’ of trib- that the tribe was evaluating its Abbie Church, Macy Collia, Connor Horn, Eleanor Miller, R.J. Mettner, Callie Lahti, Caitlyn Stevens, Mason al lands as necessary to trigger next step. Morehouse, Chelsea McLeod, (Middle Row, L-R) Brainna LePlante, Alexandra Balyeat, Ryley Farnquist, Emma the mandatory land-into-trust On Oct. 24, the tribal board Volrath-Bush, Gavin Cook, Tanner Carey, (Front Row, L-R) Owen Suggitt, Elizibeth Gardner, Liam Roe, Kacie provision in section 108(f) of of directors approved Resolution Corbiere, Luke Roe and Isabel Semasky. Missing from photo: Karson McLeod, Khloe Franklin, Karli Hogan, MILCSA. Therefore, the appli- No 2017-213, “Authorization to Shae Reno and Dominik Parish. cations are denied.” Initiate Litigation Challenging The tribe’s request hinges on The Denial Of Mandatory Trust Kemp accepts position as employee specialist Section 108 of Michigan Indian Applications,” which directs the Gloria icies and to help team members She brings experience and a prov- Land Claims Settlement Act, tribe’s chairperson and general Kemp has understand their rights and obli- en track record of success. which specifically provides the counsel to “take whatever action joined Sault gations under Human Resources “Gloria is an excellent match interest and income generated is necessary and appropriate to Tribe as an and departmental policies and for this position and is quickly by a self sufficiency fund set up challenge and overturn the denial employee procedures. If an employee just becoming a strong asset to our by the Act may be expended by of its June 10, 2014, mandatory specialist in wants someone to talk to, she is team,” her supervisor said. “I the board of directors to acquire trust requests including but not the Legal available for that, too. know she will be a tremendous lands “for the consolidation or limited to initiating litigation in Department. Kemp graduated from Lake resource for all tribal employees.” enhancement of tribal lands” the appropriate federal court…” She started Superior State University with Kemp’s office is in the Min and also expressly provides that General Counsel John Wernet on Sept. 21, a bachelor’s degree in business Wabab Dan Building (adminis- lands acquired with the fund told the Lansing State Journal, 2017, and administration and earned an tration complex), room 325, at “shall be held in trust.” “We are continuing to work with reports to MBA from Central Michigan 523 Ashmun Street in Sault Ste. The land in Lansing is our legal counsel to make sure the general counsel. Her role University. She comes to the tribe Marie. She can be reached by planned as the location of a we have pursued every available is to serve as liaison between from Kewadin Casino where for telephone at 635-6050, extension new gaming resort proposed option but it seems likely that a team members and management/ the past 20 years she worked 26230, or by email at gkemp1@ by the Sault Tribe and Lansing lawsuit will be necessary to vin- Human Resources to resolve mostly with motorcoach groups. saulttribe.net. Mayor Virg Bernero in January dicate the tribe’s clear statutory complaints or concerns that 2012. The land includes two right to have these lands placed arise in the workplace following parcels totaling about 2.7 acres in mandatory trust status.” But, employment guidelines and pol- at Michigan Avenue and North he could not specify a timeline. www.saulttribe.com Funding is

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U.S. Postage PRSRT STD Permit No. 30 open for apps Funding was restored to the Low Income Heating Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Anishnaabek Community and Family Services (ACFS) LIHEAP opened Nov. 1, 2017. Applications are available at ACFS offices in Sault Ste. Marie, Kincheloe, St. Ignace, Munising, Manistique and satelitte offices in Hessel, Escanaba and Marquette. The Sault Tribe Board of Directors, represented above by Unit I Director Applications are also available Dennis McKelvie (L) congratulates Chairperson Aaron Payment (R) on online at www.saulttribe.com. attaining his doctorate in education. The board members also gave Contact the nearest Anishnabek Payment a beautiful black ash basket to commemorate the occasion. Community and Family Serices The chairperson had a big month — he was also re-relected as pres- office to answer questions, or call ident of United Tribes of Michigan and elected first vice president of Win Awenen Nisitotung 531 Ashmun St. MI 49783 Marie, Sault Ste. (800) 726-0093. National Congress of American Indians. Page 2 News November 10, 2017 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Students from Japan sister city visit Sault area A group of 15 high school students, four chaperons and a translator visited Sault Ste. Marie officials and others on Oct. 2, including Sault Tribe Board Chairperson Aaron Payment and elder Cecil Pavlat Sr. The folks from Ryuo-cho, Japan, enjoyed the hospitality of host families in the EUP for five days during the first week of October. Ryuo-cho is the sister city of Sault Ste. Marie. The group toured many area attractions as well as Sault Area Middle School and High School and the Sault Tribe Cultural Library. Payment took part in greeting the group and Pavlat conducted ceremonial drumming and singing to wel- come them along with providing explanation on a bit of traditional Chippewa custom. Sault Tribe elders holiday parties!

For elders 60 and over. Please mark your calendars and RSVP if requested. Photos by Rick Smith Above from left, Sault Tribe Board Chairperson Aaron Payment and City Units I, II and III Unit IV-Manistique of Sault Ste. Marie Mayor Tony Bosbous greet the high school students Thursday, Dec. 14 at the Thursday, Dec. 7, Manistique from Ryuo-cho, Japan, as they arrive at the City Building for welcoming ceremonies by local officials and others. Below, Cecil Pavlat Sr. explains DreamMakers Theater doors Tribal Center at 6 p.m. some Anishinaabe customs to the visitors (second from right, holding open at 11 a.m. with the meal hand drum) with help from an interpreter (woman next to Pavlat) at the City Building just prior to adjourning to chambers upstairs. at noon. Please RSVP with Unit IV-Escanaba Elder Services at 635-4971 or Thursday, Dec. 14, Chip In (888) 711-7356 Casino at 6 p.m. Please RSVP with Viola Neadow at 641- Unit II-Newberry 8469 Friday, Dec. 18 Newberry American Legion doors open (Unit IV & V-Marquette was at noon with meal at 1 p.m. held Nov. 2)

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Opportunity knocks! Tribe seeks proposals for downtown Sault space Sault Tribe requested its EDC place. Its common tenants would Working on to identify all interested parties include the Ojibwe Learning and bring forward proposals for Center and Library and the River the space formally occupied by of History Museum, as well the American Café, downtown at as numerous departments with 531 Ashmun Street in Sault Ste. staffing of over 100 Sault Tribe Marie, Mich. employees. Wellness This property is on land held The goals of the Sault Tribe’s in trust for Sault Tribe and thus economic development efforts falls under its legal jurisdiction. will be applied in reviewing This potentially offers benefits to opportunities. It is our goal to the business operator that could create and enhance our tribal business infrastructure, make ... it’s time include certain federal designa- tions (HUBZone, Foreign Trade sound economic development Zone), benefits as defined in the investments to create revenue Sault Tribe Tax Agreement with streams to benefit the tribe and to the State of Michigan, and con- support and promote Sault Tribe nectivity to tribal, state and feder- member owned businesses. Join us for a new Wellness al support systems. Please call or email Joel The space is approximately Schultz, economic development Program in January 2018. 3,503 square feet previously oper- director, at (906) 635-6050 or ated as a café, with some residual [email protected], to discuss equipment and infrastructure in your potential project. The 10-week program will run from Jan. 16 through March 20, 2018, every Tuesday, 12-1 p.m., in the Big Bear Health Education Room (next to the Physical Therapy Office). Must attend informational session on Jan. 9.

Come join us with your brown bag lunch for friendly exercise and nutrition education. Stay motivated each week with online support, prizes and competitions.

Please call Community Health at 632-5210 to enroll or for more information.

Supported by Sault Tribe Diabetes Grant, Sault Tribe Good Health, Wellness in Indian Country Grant and made possible with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. November 10, 2017 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Notices Page 3 Units IV-V membership Sault Tribe employment opportunities liaison schedule Those interested in any of open until filled Chief solo dentist (St. Ignace) Front desk clerk – full time/tem- Unit IV and V membership these positions may apply or Lead fisheries biologist – full – full time/regular – open until porary – open until filled liaison Mary Jenerou is available sign up for notifications online at time/regular – open until filled filled Front desk clerks – (2) full time/ for issues and concerns on these www.saulttribe.com, call the Sault Nurse case manager – full time/ Driver – west end (Manistique) regular – open until filled dates and places for November. Ste. Marie office at 635-4937, the regular – open until filled – part time/regular – open until Dishwasher – part time/regular – See below for dates and phone St. Ignace office at 643-4176, toll Laboratory manager – full time/ filled open until filled numbers. free at (866) 635-7032, or email regular – open until filled Maintenance technician (St. Line cooks – (2) full time/regular To reach Jenerou by cell call [email protected]. Quality improvement coordinator Ignace) – part time/regular – open – open until filled (906) 450-7011. – full time/regular – open until until filled Bell valet attendant – full time/ Manistique Health Center, GOVERNMENTAL filled Student Services assistant regular – open until filled (906) 341-8469: Nov. 2, 6, 8, 14, OPENINGS Bus aide – head start – full time/ (Escanaba) – full time/regular – Restaurant cashier – full time/reg- 16, 21, 28, 30 SAULT STE. MARIE/ regular – open untill filled open until filled ular – open until filled Munising Health Center, KINCHELOE Teacher aide – head start – part Community Health technician Gift shop manager – full time/ (906) 387-4721: Nov. 1, 3, 7, 9, Health education supervisor – full time/temporary – open until filled (Munising) – full time/regular – regular – open until filled 17, 20, 29 time/regular – open until filled Physican assistant or nurse prac- open until filled Cage cashier – part time/regular – Escanaba Penn Star, (906) Employee specialist – full time/ titioner – full time/regular – open Tutor (Escanaba/Gladstone) – open until filled 786-2636: Nov. 13 regular – open until filled until filled part time/seasonal – open until Administrative assistant – full Marquette Community Tribal Division director (Health) – full Early Head Start instructor – full filled time/regular – open until filled Center, (906) 225-1616: Nov. 27 time/regular – open until filled time/regular – open until filled Tutor (St. Ignace) – part time/sea- Chief financial officer – full time/ Custodian/janitor – part time/reg- sonal – open until filled regular – open until filled ular – open until filled Operator – (St. Ignace) full time/ License practical nurse – full Cook – part time/regular – open regular – open until filled Tribal members: need assistance? Three membership liaisons Office of the Chairperson, Sault time/regular – open until filled until filled Housekeeper – (St. Ignace) full work with the chairperson’s Ste. Marie, (906) 635-6050, PC technician – full time/regular Caseworker – full time/regular – time/regular – open until filled office on membership issues and (800) 793-0660, sberger@sault- open until filled open until filled concerns across the service area. tribe.net Senior accountant – full time/reg- Comptroller – full time/regular – KEWADIN CASINO The liaisons respond to mem- Units II and III — Clarence ular – open until filled open until filled OPENINGS bership issues and follow up to Hudak, Lambert Center, St. Receptionist (Tribal Court) – full Pharmacy technician II – full SAULT STE. MARIE ensure they are resolved. Sault Ignace, (906) 643-2124, chu- time/regular – open until filled time/regular- open until filled Guest room attendant – part time Tribe members are encouraged [email protected] Child care aide (2) – part time/ / regular – open until filled to contact the liaisons when they Units IV and V — Mary regular – open until filled HESSEL, ST. IGNACE, Count team counter-part time / need help with tribal issues by Jenerou, Manistique Tribal Internal auditor – full time/regular ESCANABA, MANISTIQUE, regular-open until filled emailing membersconcerns@ Center, (906) 341-8469; – open until filled MARQUETTE, MUNISING, Count team manager-full time / saulttribe.net or contacting them Munising Centers, (906) 450- Executive assistant – full time/ NEWBERRY regular-open until filled individually at: 7011 or (906) 450-7011, mjener- regular – open until filled Chief solo dentist (Manistique) Lead bar server – part time / reg- Unit I — Sheila Berger, [email protected]. Traditional practitioner assistant I – full time/regular – open until ular – open until filled (intern) – full time/regular – open filled Count team verifier - part time / until filled Community Health program regular- open until filled Training opportunities available Concessions worker – part time/ manager – rural (Munising) – full regular – open until filled time/regular – open until filled ST. IGNACE for eligible applicants Child care instructor – full time/ Diabetes case coordinator (St. Bartender – full time/regular – The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe Candidates must meet certain regular – open until filled Ignace) – full time/regular – open open until filled of Chippewa Indians WIOA eligibility requirements and be a Traditional Ojibway practitioner until filled Bar server – full time/regular – Program has funding available resident of the seven-county ser- – full time/regular – open until Registered dental hygienist (St. open until filled for short-term occupational train- vice area. filled Ignace) – full time/regular – open Deli cooks – (3) full time/regular ing opportunities. WIOA may be Please apply at WIOA, 523 Human Resource director – full until filled – open until filled able to provide tuition assistance Ashmun Street, Sault Ste. Marie, time/regular – open until filled Staff dentist (Manistique) – full Deli cook – part time/regular – for skills training if it leads to an Mich., or call Brenda Cadreau at Bus driver – full time/regular – time/regular – open until filled open until filled industry-recognized certification. 635-4767 for more information. Resident tribal members MUST keep address current Doesn’t matter if you move who do not live in agreement documentation their principal or Michigan state identification minor children (under 14 years next door or across the country, areas. place of residence is within the card must be one of the proofs of age) be registered for sales if you move from your residence The procedure for tribal mem- boundaries of the tax agreement of address. The address on the tax exemptions on motor fuel to a new address without notify- bers to receive their RTM status areas. The Michigan Department identification card must have purchases. This does not require ing the Tribal Tax Office and the is only through the submission of Treasury will then recognize member’s current address. The proof of address if only for tribe’s Enrollment Department, (to the Tribal Tax Office) of an their RTM status (exempt from Tribal Tax Office will not pro- motor fuel purchases. you lose important benefits, such address verification card along state income and sales tax) on cess/register members without For all Tribal Tax Office as possible tax benefits, tribal with the required supporting the first of the following month. an identification card. business, call Candace Blocher election ballots, elders’ divi- documentation verifying their Once a member is registered —Tribal members who at 635-6050 or toll free at (800) dends, important notices sent by address is within the boundaries and given RTM status, it is are minors. If the minor has a 793-0660 and ask for ext. 26310. mail and newspaper delivery. of the agreement areas. It is the imperative that any changes to Michigan driver’s license or Members may also send email to State Tribal Tax Agreement responsibility of the members to the member’s address is report- Michigan state identification her via [email protected]. Resident Tribal Member (RTM) submit this information to the ed to the Tribal Tax Office. Per card, a copy must accompa- Also be sure to call the tribe’s Status Tribal Tax Office. Tribal Code 43: Tribal Tax Code ny the “Address Verification Enrollment Department to ensure A resident tribal member A member living in an agree- Section 43.1103, Card.” If they do not have state your address is current in order (RTM) is the term used for a ment area is not automatically Resident tribal members shall identification cards, then two to continue receiving important tribal member whose principal registered. Though a member notify the Tribal Tax Office in utility bills with their parent’s official tribal notices, election place of residence is in an tax may have lived in the agree- writing prior to moving their name and address (matching ballots, elders’ dividends, news- agreement area. The term RTM ment area prior to registering principal place of residence. the minors stated address) are papers sent via the U.S. mail. is not based upon members with the Tribal Tax Office, their — Tribal members must fill required. The Tribal Tax Office Call the Enrollment being enrolled members of the RTM status will not begin until out an “Address Verification will not process/register without Department at 632-8552 or toll tribe, it is merely to designate the Michigan Department of Card,” and provide two proofs of this information. free at (800) 251-6597. between members living in the Treasury has been notified that the address stated on the card. 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Please [email protected]. 1129 E. Easterday Ave., Sault, MI 49783 Page 4 Natural Resources November 10, 2017 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Chronic wasting disease found in ceded lands By Joseph Lautenbach not all infected animals show Counties check deer with the In September 2017, during BREAKING NEWS from these signs because the disease Michigan DNR. Additionally, the state of Michigan’s youth takes some time to incubate if a deer is confirmed to be a hunt, a hunter harvested a wild the Michigan DNR: before these symptoms are vis- positive CWD case, STNRD white-tailed deer in Montcalm CWD positive deer ible. The only way to confirm recommends not eating the meat. County with Chronic Wasting taken during 2017 that a deer is infected is through Lastly, STNRD strongly rec- Disease (CWD). This was the a test of brain tissues. ommends that no tribal member first confirmed case of CWD in youth hunt. Although there is no evi- bait in Kent, Montcalm, Mecosta a wild deer in the 1836 Ceded Harvested in Montcalm dence that CWD can jump to and Ionia counties to prevent the Territory. Prior to this, CWD County, the deer is the 10th humans that come in contact spread of the disease. STNRD is had been detected and confirmed free-ranging deer in Michigan with infected animals, the working with Michigan DNR to at a captive deer facility in found to have chronic wasting Centers for Disease Control address this issue. Additionally, Mecosta County, also within the disease. The youth hunter opted and Prevention and the World STNRD will likely need to 1836 Ceded Territory in 2016. to take the animal to a DNR Health Organization recommend implement new regulations to Additionally, CWD was detected deer check station and then that CWD positive animals are increase detection of the disease in the Lansing area, outside the submitted the animal for test- not consumed. It is also recom- and reduce the spread of the dis- 1836 Ceded Territory, in 2015. ing – steps the DNR strongly mended that hunters use rubber ease. CWD poses a significant threat encourages hunters across the or latex gloves when cleaning STNRD used information to Michigan’s deer population state to take during the 2017 animals as a precaution. Always from the Michigan DNR and and our treaty rights. deer hunting seasons. wash hands after field dressing CWD Alliance when writing this CWD is found in members or handling a carcass. article. For more information with saliva, feces, urine, blood, of the deer family including CWD has the potential to please visit: cwd-info.org/ or carcasses of infected animals, or deer, elk, moose, and caribou. affect the deer populations mi.gov/cwd. STNRD is willing infected soil. This disease is 100 percent fatal within Michigan and the to answer questions related to An animal infected with in all animals that are infected. Ceded Territory. For instance, deer population and potentially CWD. Please call (906) 632- CWD will likely exhibit an The disease attacks the brain within the core CWD areas in spreading to other parts of the 6132 with any questions con- alteration in behavior (such as a of the infected individual by Wisconsin, deer populations are 1836 Ceded Territory. cerning CWD. lack of fear of humans), exces- creating small lesions that ulti- experiencing a decline, primarily As a result, Sault Tribe’s Joseph Lautenback is an sive drooling and salivation, mately result in death. CWD due to CWD. This disease has Natural Resources Department assessment biologist with poor body condition (emacia- is transmitted to other deer the potential to affect our mem- (STNRD) is recommending that the Sault Ste Marie Tribe of tion) and a loss of control of through direct contact with other bership’s ability to exercise their all members harvesting deer in Chippewa Indians Natural bodily movements. However, animals, or through contact treaty rights by decreasing the Kent, Montcalm, and Mecosta Resources Department. Why soil test in the fall? Because of several compelling advantages By George Silva applied at fall planting. should indicate the soil pH and if spring to soil test. Therefore, Soil testing is a best practice Also, dry fertilizers can be lime is needed to rectify excess the turnaround time in spring is recommended by Michigan State safely and quickly applied in acidity. Long-term experiments much longer. A longer wait for University Extension to achieve the fall. Some tillage will help in Michigan have shown that soil testing results may force the desired agronomic, eco- ensure nutrients are placed liming will improve nutrient delays in fertilizer timing. nomic and environmental out- below the soil surface. This will availability and generate a good There are several good qual- comes from fertilizer practices. help reduce stratification and return for investment. ity labs available to Michigan Timing-wise, there are several lower the concentration of dis- Based on the soil test results, farmers, including the MSU Soil advantages to soil test in the fall solved phosphorus in the runoff fertilizer can be purchased prior and Plant Nutrient Laboratory. compared to spring. water. to the end of the year. Fertilizer Details on submission, interpre- There is more time available and soil compaction is less of a Weather conditions are typi- is often cheaper in the fall com- tation, fee schedule and more in the fall to collect soil samples concern. This simplifies spring cally more favorable for collect- pared to spring, when demand is can be found by visiting the and make fertilizer decisions operations and streamlines ing soil samples as compared to high. Purchasing fertilizer prior MSU Soil and Plant Nutrient compared to spring. Based on planting. On soils with optimum spring. Michigan’s unpredictable to the end of this year could Laboratory website at http:// the soil analysis, fall season fertility levels, field research has spring weather conditions can potentially have favorable tax www.spnl.msu.edu/. MSU allows additional time to think shown fall applications of phos- force postponement or even implications. Extension educators are avail- about upcoming management phorus and potassium would be abandonment of soil testing for Soil testing laboratories are able to assist people in learning decisions. equally effective compared to a that year. less busy. Generally, soil test- more about utilizing the soil test Farmers usually apply phos- spring application prior to corn Fall offers the best opportu- ing laboratories as busier in the data to their best advantage. phorus and potassium fertilizer and soybean planting. For winter nity to apply lime as it provides spring compared to fall, since George Silva is a senior in the fall when there is more wheat, all the phosphorus and more time to neutralize soil a majority of farmers, garden- educator with Michigan State time and equipment available potassium requirements are best acidity. The soil test results ers and homeowners wait until University Extension. 2018 Black Lake Sturgeon Lottery Application

Sault Tribe has an allocation of sturgeon from Black Lake in Cheboygan County in 2018. A lottery will be conducted on on January 8, 2018 to determine who will have the opportunity to harvest a sturgeon. Please fill out the following application and return to Sault Tribe Natural Resource Department at: 2428 Shunk Road, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783. Application must be received by 5:00 pm on January 3, 2018. Applications received after 5:00pm on January 3, 2018 will not be accepted.

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STS # Date of Birth Sex email address Tribal members: Think about joining a committee The following committees — Anishinaabe Cultural cies (four-year term) Unit V – Munising vacancies have vacant seats. Committee - Four vacancies - — Special Needs/Enrollment (four-year term), one alternate Unit II – Naubinway Sault Tribe members interested males, (four-year term) Committee - Eight vacancies vacancy (four-year term), one regular seat in filling these vacancies should — Child Welfare Committee - (two-year term) Unit V - Marquette vacancy submit one letter of intent and Five vacancies (four-year term) — Elder Advisory Committee (four-year term), one regular Unit V – Munising three letters of recommendation — Election Committee - Eight Unit II – Hessel (four- vacancy (four-year term), two regular from other members to Joanne vacancies (four-year term) year term), one regular vacancy, — Elder vacancies, two alternate vacancies Carr or Linda Grossett, 523 — Higher Education one alternate vacancy Subcommittee Unit V – Marquette Ashmun St., Sault Ste. Marie, MI Committee - Three vacancies Unit III - St. Ignace Unit ll – Hessel (four (four-year term), one regular seat 49783. Call (906) 635-6050 with (four-year term) (four-year term), one alternate year terms), four regular seat vacancy, one alternate seat vacan- any questions. — Health Board - Two vacan- vacancy vacancies, two alternate seat cy November 10, 2017 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News Page 5 NCAI joins AFN call for Native NAFTA chapter MILWAUKEE, Wisc. — The the North American Free Trade ing in principle an indigenous negotiations. Our inherent rights, ations,” said NCAI President National Congress of American Agreement (NAFTA). peoples chapter in a renegoti- treaty rights and international Brian Cladoosby. “NCAI member Indians (NCAI) membership National Chief Bellegarde was ated NAFTA and supporting rights in the U.N. Declaration on tribes see our collaborative work overwhelmingly moved on Oct. addressing NCAI at its 74th annu- our work to protect indigenous the Rights of Indigenous Peoples for inclusion of an indigenous 18 to support Assembly of First al convention and marketplace in rights,” said Bellegarde. “This must be respected in the negotia- peoples chapter in NAFTA as a Nations (AFN) National Chief Milwaukee, Wis. is a strong show of solidarity tions and in any final agreement.” necessity to protect the rights of Perry Bellegarde’s request that “I thank the National Congress by the first peoples of Turtle AFN National Chief American Indian tribes, Canadian NCAI join AFN in working to of American Indians for passing Island and a strong message to Bellegarde spoke passionately to first nations, and the indigenous establish an indigenous chapter of a unanimous motion support- the nation-states involved in the the crowd of tribal leaders during peoples of Mexico.” the NCAI second general assem- NCAI members voted to bly about working across the bor- approve a resolution titled Payment elected NCAI first VP ders that were created by others Supporting the Inclusion of Aaron Payment EdD, chair- our people in a non partisan way. Tribal Advisory Council member; and separated our peoples. an Indigenous Chapter in any person of the Sault Ste. Marie Chi miigwech.” HHS Health Research Advisory “It is an honor to work with Renegotiated North American Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board Payment served previously Council co-chair; National our brothers and sisters in Canada Free Trade Agreement (MKE-17- of Directors, was elected first as Midwest area vice president Institutes of Health Tribal to ensure indigenous voices are 053)” on Oct. 20, 2017 during the vice president of the National and as secretary for NCAI. He Advisory Committee; Tribal a part of the NAFTA negoti- sixth general assembly. Congress of American Indians on has testified over 15 times in Interior Budget Committee; Oct. 19, 2017, at the NCAI’s 74th Congress and has been invited Mid-West Alliance of Sovereign annual convention in Milwaukee, to the White House under both Tribes, vice president; United Wis. Republican and Democratic Tribes of Michigan, presi- Rice announced as “My heart, soul and commit- Administrations. dent; Chippewa Ottawa Treaty ment is to our Native people and Now in his third term as Sault Resource Authority, chairperson; new director of BIA families. I am honored to have Tribe chairperson, Payment Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inupiat Eskimo Tara Sweeney nominated as garnered 14,254 votes (70 per- serves or has served in the fol- vice president; Chippewa-Luce- cent) for first vice president,” said lowing capacities: National Mackinac Community Action assistant secretary of the bureau Payment. “I also want to recog- Advisory Council on Indian Agency, vice chair; and Michigan By Rick Smith Zinke’s regulatory reform initia- nize my tribal board for voting Education (presidential appoint- Political Leadership Program The U.S. Department of the tive for Indian Country to liber- unanimously to support my con- ment); National Congress of Advisory Board and presenter. Interior (DOI) recently announced ate Native Americans from the tinuation of this critical work at American Indians, executive Payment has been awarded an experienced DOI official and bureaucracy that has held them the national level advocating for officer - secretary; HHS Secretary numerous honors in his distin- citizen of the Cherokee Nation back economically.” guished career, including 2015 of Oklahoma, Bryan Rice, as the Acting Assistant Secretary Tribe makes DOJ testimony National TRiO Achiever, 2013 new head of the Bureau of Indian of Indian Affairs John Tahsuda Sergeant Shriver Achievement Affairs (BIA). Rice started his said Zinke’s choice in selecting Honoree, 1999 NMU new position on Oct. 16. Rice as BIA director “brings an Distinguished Young Native Rice has nearly 20 years of accomplished individual to that American Alumni and 1994 experience working in the federal post who is well-versed in the Midwest TRiO Achiever. government, according to the bureau’s mission and has exten- A high school dropout from an DOI. His last post with the DOI sive knowledge about its work, impoverished reservation com- was as the head of the Office of particularly in the area of forestry munity, Payment has since earned Wildland Fire with experience in and combatting wildland fires.” a G.E.D., a bachelor’s degree, leadership roles with forestry and The DOI also announced the master’s degree in public admin- tribal programs across multiple nomination of Inupiat Eskimo istration, master’s in education federal agencies. He started his Tara Sweeney to serve as an administration, and, most recent- career in the U.S. Forest Service assistant secretary of the BIA. ly, a doctorate in education. working with an inter-agency hot- According to the White House, Other officers elected were shot crew while with that agency Sweeney is the executive vice President Jefferson Keel, lt. in Helena, Mont., and later served president of external affairs governor of the Chickasaw in various leadership positions for the largest Alaskan Native Nation; Treasurer W. Ron Allen, working on international proj- owned and operated business in Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe in ects for the DOI and the Foret Alaska, the Arctic Slope Regional the state of Washington; and Service. He also did forestry and Corporation. ARC head Jami Moran, Director Jen McLeod and ACFS Director Juanita Secretary Juana Majel Dixon, rural development work with the Sweeney grew up in a remote Bye during a recent trip to Washngton, D.C., to testify to the Department Pauma Band of Luiseno Indians. Peace Corps in the Himalayan area of Alaska and has long been of Justice. (See McLeod’s report on page 24 for testimony.) country of Nepal. an advocate for Native rights “Native Americans face and growth. She has served in Trump intends nomination of Quapaw tribal member to significant regulatory and bureau- many leadership capacities in cratic hurdles to economic free- Native corporate circles and head Indian Health Services Nominee comes from health insurance background dom and success,” Rice said in state government. In 2008, she By Rick Smith and owns four health insurance the DOI announcement. “I am was honored as one of the “Top The White House announced brokerage services that serve trib- honored to accept this position Forty Under 40” and this year on Oct. 6 that President Donald al governments, enterprises and and look forward to implementing was inducted into the Anchorage Trump intends to nominate members. Weaver has worked President Trump’s and Secretary ATHENA Society. Robert M. Weaver to serve as with tribal, state and federal director of Indian Health Services agencies to improve health care for a term of four years. Weaver for American Indians through MY LIFE IS MOBILE. is an enrolled member of the improvements in employee and SO IS MY CREDIT UNION. Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma, membership benefits and well- according to the White House. ness plans. Weaver served as the health Among other honors, Weaver care consultative representa- was awarded the Regional/Area tive for federal relations for his Impact Award by the National tribe and has nearly 20 years of Indian Health Board in 2012 and experience in hospital, mental one of his companies was chosen health administration and entre- as the 2017 American preneurship. Further, he founded Robert M. Weaver See “Weaver” on page 7 Additional BaLu’s E Store.com 6% off 2015 Best of Munising, Mich., Since 2012 with promo Munising code: (balu) 906-387-1480 at checkout Shopping & or free shipping on orders $50 more With our web enabled mobile app, you have access anywhere in the world, Retail anytime, wherever you are. View accounts, transfer money, make deposits and more all from the palm of your hand using your smart phone or tablet.

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N’wiijkiiwenh genii, n’wii giiwesemi. o sounds like OO in book e sounds like E in fed My friend and I, we are going hunting. oo sounds like O in grow g sounds only like g in go 2. N’ga bizigwii wiiba, miinwaa ka giizhookanawemi. nh has no sound at all; it is only a SIGN that the vowel in We will get up early and we’ll dress warm. front of it is said in a nasal way. 3. Naangodnang, bashkizigan miinwaa nwiin English has a lot of strange spellings. Our system of writing is easier. We pronounce all the letters shown, even if we say some of them nakaazam. pretty fast and some are pretty quiet. Sometimes a gun and bullets are used. 4. Naangodnang, mitigwaab nakaazam. Health Comments of the Month Sometimes a bow and arrows are used. G’mikwenmigoyin. Someone is thinking of you. 5. Naangodnang, nagwaaganan nda goodoonaanan. —What you would say to someone who sneezes, instead of “bless you.” Sometimes we set snares. Masadang na gaagiidiz? Do you have a stomach ache? 6. Kweji-bekaayaang, miinwaa giimoodizimi. Weather Comments of the Month We try to be quiet and sneaky. Dakaasin gojing. The wind is cold outside. 7. Kweji-bashkizyaang gyak. Wabaagwonesin. There is frost. We try to shoot straight. 8. Giishpin minaabnewziyaang miinwaa gyak bashkizyaang, Miigwechwi Giizhigat If we have good luck and shoot straight, Thanksgiving Day Ka g’chi wiisinimi 9. ...ginemaa, wiiyaas n’wii biidoonaa. We will be feasting! ...maybe we will bring meat home. Aanii ! Biindigen !! 10. Semaa n’wii bigidnaanaa mkwendmaang Hi ! Come in ! wesiinik g’wiikaanewaat aawi. N’gchi nendam gii bizhaayin We will put down tobacco so we will remember I’m glad you came! Mkade aaboo na k’wii minikwen? wild animals are our brothers. Do you want some coffee? 11. N’miigwechwendaami, geyaabi niinwi Kina gego minomaate mamiikwas mi bangii. Everything smells good. We are thankful; still we flatter ourselves a little, Mizisi miinwaa biinshkwaajigan ka miijnaa We will eat turkey and stuffing. 12. ...nitaagiiweseyaang. Piniik miinwaa bkwezhiganaaboo n’bishigendaan. ...that we are good hunters. I like potatoes and gravy. Mishkiigamiinan bashkaminsigan ka miijnaa. We will eat cranberry sauce. Zhimaaganishii Giizhigat Eginiksing niibiish dgwanjigan maanda. Veteran’s Day This is mixed greens salad. Many of our people have gone to war (miigaading) for this Eginiksing maanwang dgwanjigan wi. country, even if it hasn’t treated us all that well. We honor our That is mixed fruit salad. Bkwezhigan miinwaa zaaw-mid veterans and say Miigwech. Bread and butter In Aanishinaabemowin we can say “miigaasijig” to mean Wii mnopagwat wi! “those who fight.” We don’t have words for people in the That will taste good! various armed forces. So, since our language is descriptive, Waashkabang dash? we offer these phrases that could describe these miigaasijig. What about dessert? Army: Gitigaaning nini/kwe Mishiimini-biitoojiishkweganigan In the field man/woman Apple pie Kosmaan-biitoojiishkweganigan Navy: Maashii niniwok/kwewok Pumpkin pie In the water men/women Mkoomii magan Air Force: Baasjiiganan nini/kwe Ice cream Airplane man/woman Aabdek gwa n’ga zhisjige geyaabi. Marine: Ntam miigaazijig I still have to set the table. First fighters Naadimooshin, na? Coast Guard: Kwaabiininiwok nibiish endaayaang. Will you help me? Miigwech maanda wiisining They watch the waters at home. Thank you that we eat this National Guard: Miigaazijig endaayaang. Aambe, wiisinidaa! People who fight at home. OK! Let’s eat! Kina gego mnopagwat. As usual with these language pages, there’s a lot more Everything tastes good. information offered than anyone is likely to learn. Like the Oonh, n’gii zaamshkine. Oh!, I ate too much. delicious offerings at a Thanksgiving dinner, just choose Mizise maajiish endaayin. your favorites and savor those - make them part of you. Take some turkey home with you. And what a gift to give those around your table: a few of Baamaa pii ka waabmin. the words of our people! I’ll see you later!

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It is very important program geared towards the tribal she was enlisted for seven years The Tribal Action Plan was that we get the word out about community I was super excited, as a supply clerk, making sure adopted by the tribe as a long- services available for those with because not only do they recog- the soldiers had everything they term strategic plan to combat substance abuse issues. The stig- nize there is a problem, but they needed to perform their jobs, substance abuse. McKechnie will ma attached to substance abuse have come up with a plan to com- such as clothing, food, barracks be responsible for administrating often makes it harder for people bat it. I really wanted to be a part and battle gear. She also held two the implementation of the plan, to seek help. I want to make is of that because I see the dire need other military occupational spe- directing the TAP work group easier for people to feel comfort- for it in our community. Some of cialties; heavy equipment opera- and implementation teams. She able asking for help.” the statistics about our little com- tor and plumber. She worked for said the position is responsible for McKechnie has worked for munity are flabbergasting.” GM Trucking for several years coordinating, oversight and guid- the tribe as a banquet server at McKechnie said she is open where she learned about manag- ance on special projects related to Kewadin Casino, then in conces- for suggestions and comments ing a business and dealing with TAP and monitoring progress of sions at Big Bear before accept- and if there is something going customers. the implementation to ensure that ing an events coordinator position on in the community you are con- McKechnie also has a love goals, objectives, tasks, schedules (also at Big Bear), and now as cerned about, please contact her – for the land and animals. “I love and benchmarks are all met. TAP coordinator. “I have an open door,” she said. animals, especially horses, and “I will also be responsible McKechnie said she has seen McKechnie was born and I raise rabbits and chickens for for advising department heads firsthand the effects of addiction raised in the Sault by parents food,” she said. “I have a vege- and senior management on TAP Daisy McKechnie in friends she grew up and went Gene and Cheri McKechnie. She table garden every year and have initiatives and will be providing to school with. “I have seen a lot earned a Bachelor’s degree in participated in the local farmer’s regular reports to the executive are many different programs and of deaths and people being incar- Business Administration and an market. My goal is to one day be director regarding implementa- departments within the tribal cerated; it’s sad and scary and associates in Liberal Arts from able to produce nearly all my own tion progress, she said. “There community that will be involved doesn’t discriminate. It’s some- Lake Superior State University in food.” Weaver known in Indian Country as American Indian health and wellness advocate From “Weaver,” page 5 es with substance abuse, mental Spanish, vocal music and piano deals in insurance plan reviews third party administrator for tribal Indian Business of the Year by health difficulties, addictions and from 1996 to 2001. for tribes to find misallocations health insurance plans. the National Center for American preventable diseases. He worked various administra- in funding and savings in costs. He founded and is the chief Indian Enterprise Development. 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Club for promotions and tournaments. Club hours vary by site. Page 8 News November 10, 2017 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Indian Economic Enhancement Act pending By Rick Smith Affairs on the bill to “focus on ment in Indian Country.” and members in matters of eco- with business and economic The Indian Community improving economic opportunity The three acts the bill amends nomic development. Further, the development, assistance actu- Economic Enhancement Act (S. and access to capital in Indian are the Native American Business office along with the Office of ally provided and alternatives 1116) introduced into the U.S. Country.” Development, Trade Promotion the Assistant Secretary for Indian for tribal governments to invest Senate last May was placed on In an announcement acknowl- and Tourism Act of 2000; the Affairs and the Community American Indian community the Senate’s legislative calendar edging introduction of the bill, Buy Indian Act; and the Native Development Financial development funds or banks. on Oct. 17. Essentially, the bill National Center President and American Programs Act of 1974. Institutions must coordinate for The Buy Indian Act amend- amends three laws to direct sup- CEO Chris James said, “Though In the amendment to the economic development support ment would require the port to tribes by federal agencies we still have a long way to Native American Business in American Indian communities. Department of Health and Human along with guidance on funding. enactment of this bill, today’s Development, Trade Promotion The amendment also stipulates Services to employ American Senators John Hoeven committee approval demonstrates and Tourism Act, the Office funding assistance for American Indians and buy appropriate (R-N.D.) and John McCain a clear commitment to heeding of Native Amercian Business Indian community development American Indian products. (R-Ariz.) are the main spon- our and all of Indian Country’s Development would be financial institutions would not An amendment to the Native sors of the act, which was well recommendations for how fed- tasked with advising the U.S. require matching funds. American Programs Act of 1974 received by the National Center eral agencies can better partner Department of Commerce on the Furthermore, the amendment would let the Bureau of Indian for American Indian Enterprise with tribes and tribal entities. We relationship between the United calls for the U.S. Government Affairs provide financial aid to Development. The organization look forward to working with the States and American Indian tribes Accountability Office to assess certain unspecified American cited the quick action of the committee and others to advance and serving as the contact agency programs and services to help Indian community development Senate Committee on Indian business and economic develop- for tribes, tribal organizations American Indian communities financial institutions. Senators acting for survivors of sexual violence On Oct. 19, U.S. senators will make Indian Country safer violence have been forgotten Senator Murkowski’s work to violence against Native women,” Al Franken (D-Minn.) and for our Native women who have and ignored for too long. This ensure tribal governments have said Jacqueline Pata, executive Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) suffered unconscionable rates of legislation is an important step the authority and resources they director at the National Congress announced a bipartisan effort to abuse and violence.” toward changing that, and we are need to address the devastating of American Indians, which help bring justice to Native survi- “Native victims of sexual grateful for Senator Franken and rates of sexual and domestic endorses the bill. vors of sexual violence. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N. Mex) is a co-sponsor. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AREA 34 DISTRICT 16 MEETING DIRECTORY According to the National Institute of Justice, more than half A.A. INFORMATION LINE (906) 253-9364 EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: eupaa.org of American Indian and Alaska Native women — and more than DAY TOWN TIME LOCATION TYPE MEETING NAME one in four men — have expe- CCSS BUILDING 4900 DAVIS CT. CLOSED SUNDAY KINCHELOE 7:00 PM KINROSS SERENITY GROUP rienced sexual violence in their TURN AT POST OFFICE STEP MEETING lifetime, and among those who MACKINAC ST ANNE CATHOLIC CHURCH CLOSED LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS MONDAY 7:00 PM have experienced sexual violence, ISLAND CORNER OF CHURCH AND MAIN ST Seasonal, May - October GROUP WILDERNESS TABERNACLE CHURCH nearly all have been victimized MONDAY DETOUR 7:00 PM CLOSED DETOUR PASSAGE GROUP 777 N. CARIBOU LAKE RD. by a non-Indian. But as it stands ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH CLOSED MONDAY RUDYARD 7:30 PM FRIENDS OF BILL W. now, if you are a member of a 11112 W. 3RD STREET STEP STUDY 12&12 tribe, living in Indian Country SAULT STE. COMMUNITY OF CHRIST CHURCH RM. 101 OPEN CENTRAL GROUP MONDAY 7:30 PM and a non-Indian commits these MARIE 943 CEDAR CORNER AT GREENOUGH BIG BOOK STUDY TRIBAL OFFICES BASEMENT CLOSED crimes against you, your ability MONDAY BAY MILLS 7:00 PM BAY MILLS GROUP (KINGS CLUB CASINO) BIG BOOK STUDY to seek justice in the courts is PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CLOSED TUESDAY SAULT STE MARIE 12:00 PM LOCK CITY GROUP severely limited. The Justice 555 BINGHAM AVENUE STEP DISCUSSION for Native Survivors of Sexual ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH OPEN 24 HOUR FELLOWSHIP TUESDAY SAINT IGNACE 7:00 PM Violence Act would allow tribes 999 S STATE STREET BIG BOOK STUDY GROUP SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP HALL to pursue recourse when sexual TUESDAY BRIMLEY 7:30 PM CLOSED LAKESHORE GROUP 7049 S. M-221 (ACROSS FROM SCHOOL) violence, trafficking and stalking SAULT STE. COMMUNITY OF CHRIST CHURCH OPEN TUESDAY 7:30 PM CENTRAL GROUP crimes are committed against MARIE CORNER CEDAR & GREENOUGH STEP STUDY native women and men. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PARADISE SNOWBIRDS TUESDAY PARADISE 7:00 PM CLOSED “An alarming number of 7087 NORTH M-123 GROUP BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH CLOSED BIG BOOK STUDY American Indians face sexual WEDNESDAY CEDARVILLE 8:00 PM LES CHENEAUX GROUP violence in their lifetime, and it’s 217 NORTH M-129 Handicap accessible CCSS BUILDING 4900 DAVIS CT. CLOSED KINROSS SERENITY WEDNESDAY KINCHELOE 7:00 PM frequently at the hands of non-In- TURN AT POST OFFICE TRADITION MEETING GROUP dians,” said Franken, a member ST. ISAAC JOGUES CHURCH OPEN - BIG BOOK STUDY SUNLIGHT OF THE SPIRIT WEDNESDAY SAULT STE MARIE 7:00 PM of the U.S. Senate Committee 1529 MARQUETTE AVE. Handicap accessible GROUP PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CLOSED on Indian Affairs. “But because THURSDAY SAULT STE MARIE 12:00 PM LOCK CITY GROUP tribes lack jurisdiction over 555 BINGHAM AVENUE STEP DISCUSSION WESLEYAN CHURCH CLOSED 12 & 12 PROGRESSIVE THURSDAY SAULT STE MARIE 7:00 PM non-Indian offenders, criminals 3556 S. SEYMOUR ROAD STEP MEETING GROUP often go unprosecuted, unpun- 399 McCANN STREET THURSDAY SAINT IGNACE 7:30 PM CLOSED STRAITS AREA GROUP ished and are free to commit BY ATHLETIC FIELD SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP HALL STEP MEETING-CLOSED more crimes. This is an epidemic THURSDAY BRIMLEY 7:30 PM LAKESHORE GROUP that must be addressed, and one 7049 S. M-221 OPEN SPEAKER LAST THUR DRUMMOND ST. FLORENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH DRUMMOND ISLAND THURSDAY 8:00 PM OPEN of the most important steps we ISLAND TOWNLINE ROAD GROUP can take is to give tribes more TRIBAL OFFICES BASEMENT OPEN Big Book BEGINNERS FRIDAY BAY MILLS 12:00 PM BAY MILLS GROUP power to hold offenders account- KINGS CLUB CASINO Seasonal, May - October SAULT STE. ST ISAAC JOGUES CHURCH CLOSED - SPEAKER able for these heinous acts. Our FRIDAY 1:00 PM BOWETING GROUP common sense, bipartisan legisla- MARIE 1529 MARQUETTE AVE DISCUSSION FOLLOWS MACKINAC ST ANNE CATHOLIC CHURCH CLOSED LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS FRIDAY 7:00 PM tion will help tribes address sex- ISLAND CORNER OF CHURCH AND MAIN ST Seasonal, May - October GROUP ual violence in their communities ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH OPEN FRIDAY RUDYARD 7:30 PM FRIENDS OF BILL W. in a meaningful way, and needs to 11112 W. 3RD STREET (SPEAKER 3RD FRIDAY) OPEN – DISCUSSION be passed into law.” FRIDAY SAULT STE.MARIE 7:00PM SALVATION ARMY CHURCH ONE DAY AT A TIME GROUP Murkowski said, “Through Enter In Back Off Arlington UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PARADISE SNOWBIRDS SATURDAY PARADISE 9:00 AM OPEN the 2013 Violence Against Women 7087 NORTH M-123 GROUP Act, Congress granted the tribes PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SAULT STE. 7:00 PM CLOSED SATURDAY 555 BINGHAM AVENUE LOCK CITY GROUP limited authority to prosecute MARIE Handicap accessible those who commit crimes of ENTER FROM PARKING LOT 399 McCANN STREET SATURDAY SAINT IGNACE 7:30 PM CLOSED STRAITS AREA GROUP violence in Indian Country. The BY ATHLETIC FIELD BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH evidence suggests tribes are using CLOSED SATURDAY CEDARVILLE 8:00 PM 217 N. M-129 LES CHENEAUX GROUP these authorities responsibly and Handicap accessible ON HILLTOP North of M-134 with great respect for the due process interests of offenders. But CORRECTIONS FACILITY MEETINGS: Leave a message at District 16 Info Line (906) 253-9364 or email [email protected] for information. the 2013 legislation left significant gaps in the types of crimes MEETINGS AT GREAT LAKES RECOVERY CENTERS: CALL FOR SCHEDULES: MEN 906-635-5542; WOMEN 906-632-2522 that can be prosecuted. Those limitations stand as an obstruction AL-ANON MEETINGS to prosecute those who violently 10:30 AM CLOSED TUESDAY SAULT STE. MARIE FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, ROOM 204, ACROSS FROM HOSPITAL E.R. abuse our Native women. This 7:00 PM OPEN WEDNESDAY KINCHELOE CCSS BUILDING 4900 DAVIS CT. TURN NORTH AT POST OFFICE legislation is a strong start at fill- 7:30 PM OPEN THURSDAY BRIMLEY FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH CORNER M-221 & IRISH LINE RD ing those gaps. It is my sincere hope enactment of this legislation 2017-01-22 November 10, 2017 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News Page 9 Donovan promotes solutioms to prevent substance abuse By Brenda Austin both programs are collaborative abuse, coaching families through The executive vice president efforts within the community to recovery and consulting for the of the non-profit Families Against get churches, schools, medical treatment industry. Donovan and Narcotics (FAN) Katie Donovan personnel, law enforcement, and Brittany talk about their jour- spoke to an audience at Lake community leaders together to ney on a blog, located at: www. Superior State University’s Cisler work on substance abuse issues. amothersaddictionjourney.com. Center of community members, “Figures from WMH show that According to Donovan, addic- health professionals and first from Aug. 2016 to Aug. 2017 tion affects everyone in the com- responders Oct. 4 and 5 about there were 134 overdose related munity because of its impact on community solutions for sub- visits to the ER, and we have higher crime rates, fewer people stance abuse prevention. babies born addicted who are paying taxes, a reliable employee Donovan also serves on being airlifted out of the Sault to shortage, more traffic accidents, the Executive Committee for Petoskey or Marquette at great fewer students graduating high Operation Rx and is a nation- expense because we don’t have school and college and more chil- al speaker and certified family the facilities here to care for dren lingering in the foster care recovery coach. them,” she said. “It’s more than a system, among many others. Chippewa County FAN law enforcement problem.” Families Against Narcotics and Secretary Lynn Farnquist, said Donovan became an expert on the Chippewa County Substance Donovan spoke about a program substance abuse the hard way, Abuse Prevention Coalition spon- she helped organize called Hope, after experiencing the addic- sored the presentations. For more Not Handcuffs – which is sim- tion journey with her daughter, information, call FAN at (906) ilar to the Angel Program the Brittany. This led her to dedicat- 635-1047, or visit them at: Michigan State Police uses, and ing her life to helping others find www.facebook.com/fanchipp. Operation RX. Farnquist said quality treatment for substance Right, Katie Donovan at LSSU. Carr becomes new executive director for UTFAV coalition SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — Michigan’s tribal domestic violence and sexual abuse coalition, Uniting Three Fires Against Violence, announces the selec- tion of our new executive director, Rachel Carr, MSW. Carr accepted the position in late September, replacing Lori Jump. She has been employed with Uniting Three Fires Against Violence in the capacity of a The executive vice president of Families Against Narcotics (FAN) Katie Donovan spoke to an audience at Lake policy specialist since November Superior State University’s Cisler Center about community solutions for substance abuse prevention. of 2014. Prior to her employment with Uniting Three Fires, Carr Brother Hascall celebrates 50 years with worked as a victim advocate for the Advocacy Resource church; parishes hold special dinner Center. She recently completed the Master of Social Work Rachel Carr Program with Michigan State and their four children. University, and graduated in the Uniting Three Fires Against spring of 2017. She also worked Violence is a statewide domes- as a youth worker at the Sault tic violence and sexual assault Tribe Lodge of Bravery before coalition serving the 12 federally working during her college years recognized tribes in Michigan, with the Chi Mukwa Community according to Carr. It is a Recreation Center Summer Youth non-profit organization estab- Program. lished in 2009. Its purpose is to “Family upbringing and con- provide training, technical assis- nection to the tribe has resulted tance and resources to enhance in my desire to continue serving tribal responses to domestic not only our Sault Tribe com- violence, sexual assault, stalking, munity, but also the larger tribal dating violence and sex traffick- community across the state,” said ing. Carr. For more information about She is a citizen of the Sault Uniting Three Fires Against Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Violence, please contact us at Indians and resides in Sault Ste. (906) 253-9775 or email Rachel Marie with her partner, Gordy, Carr at [email protected]. Photos by Barbara Dietz Filled to capacity with 400 people, Sault Tribe’s Naaganiigiizhik Ceremonial Building was the site where three parishes celebrated Brother John Hascall’s 50th year with the church. Priests from all over the diocese attended. During mass, Br. Hascall gave a rare plenary indulgence forgiving all sins. He played the guitar and sang during Cut youR the service, and sang with the Native drum group. Br. Hascall, 76, was ordained as a Order of Friars Minor Capuchin and has traveled throughout the country. St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, St. Kateri in Bay Mills and Holy Family Church in Barbeau organized the Oct. 21 celebration with a huge spread of homemade food. Don’t look for Br. Hascall to pRopane bill retire anytime soon — he said he is still at the forefront pushing “to bring our people forward.” Roy Electric Co. Inc. IndustrIal – CommerCIal – resIdentIal

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Yet memorial. to seek designs for the National whose loyalty and passion have veterans. they remain unrecognized by Those interested in becoming Native American Veterans helped make America what it is No deadline is specified for the any prominent landmark in our involved with the project or mak- Memorial. today,” Kevin Gover, director jury’s decision, but the museum nation’s capital. ing donations can find out how at The memorial is planned to of the National Museum of the is scheduled to open to the public The web site adds, as a symbol https://nmai.si.edu/nnavm/. occupy a place on the grounds American Indian, states on the in 2020. More information about of the country’s respect for Native While there, folks can also of the museum between the museum’s web site. the competition can be found at Americans’ sacrifice and patri- sign up for updates on the proj- Smithsonian’s National Air and The first stage of the compe- https://nmai.si.edu/nnavm/. otism, support from American ect, see a list of supporting tribal Space Museum and the nation’s tition is an open call for folks According to the web site, Indian communities and organiza- nations and organizations along Capitol Building at the eastern to submit designs and closes on American Indians have par- tions, including the collaboration with finding Department of end of the National Mall in Jan. 9, 2018. The second stage ticipated in all major U.S. with the National Congress of Defense statistical figures and Washington, D.C. The competi- involves finalists who wish to military encounters from the American Indians and tribal lead- anecdotal highlights on American tion is open to all, especially stu- make any refinements on their Revolutionary War through ers, major corporations, defense Indian military involvement. dents, architects, artists, designers designs. Afterwards, a jury of today’s conflicts in the Middle contractors, veterans and private Kewadin Casinos announces start of Valor Card program, seeking photos and memorabilia from veterans for remembrance display By Rick Smith service is eligible to receive a Card member who is currently a Further, the folks at Kewadin a veteran to consider providing a Kewadin Casinos recently Valor Card. Proof of service can Black Card member retains Black Sault are creating a wall to rec- photo. announced the start of the Valor be in the form of identification Card benefits. Holders of Black ognize and honor Sault Tribe In addition, the tribute is going Cards program as a courtesy to cards, discharge papers, veteran and Gold cards are entitled to an members and employees who to feature a display case for vet- United States and Canadian mil- status indicated on Michigan driv- array complimentary services and are veterans. The wall will be eran’s items people would like to itary veterans, police, firefighters er’s licenses or the new federal offers at the casinos. developed in the art gallery of the donate or display. and emergency medical techni- veterans identification cards due A Kewadin spokesperson said casino featuring veterans’ photos Anyone who would like to cians, whether on active duty, to become available in November the Valor Cards were developed from current times or from their contribute photos or showcase retired or honorably discharged. of 2017. to recognize U.S. and Canadian times in service. The casino’s displays should call the Kewadin The program opened on Nov. 11 Valor Cards carry the same active and retired military, police, Marketing Department invites Marketing Department at (906) and anyone who shows proof of benefits of Gold Cards. Any Valor firefighter and medic customers. any member or employee who is 635-4698. Military veterans can get new federal identification cards online By Rick Smith vice or enrolled in the VA patient of Florida sponsored the act. brave men and women in uniform online must upload a copy of a It appears all U.S. military system for service connected dis- “Every veteran – past, present, deserve all the care and respect a valid government issued identifi- veterans will soon have handy abilities were eligible for federal and future – will now be able grateful nation can offer.” cation such as a driver’s license veteran identification cards identification cards. to prove their military service While the law allows the VA or passport, copy of a recent pho- available to show their status as U.S. House Resolution 91, without the added risk of iden- to collect a fee for the cards, tograph of the veteran for place- veterans without exposing sensi- the Veterans Identification Card tity theft,” Buchanan said in an Buchanan stated official identi- ment on the card and provide tive personal information such as Act, was passed by Congress announcement last month. “These fication cards will be available service details. The card is then social security numbers and other and signed into law by President ID cards will make life a little bit to all veterans free of charge by sent directly to the veteran. details. Up until now, only veter- Barack Obama in 2015. easier for our veterans and serve visiting the VA website at www. Learn more online by visiting ans who retired from military ser- Representative Vern Buchanan as a constant reminder that our va.gov. A veteran ordering a card www.va.gov “Savanna’s Act” would counter violence against Native females By Rick Smith Dakota who was eight months to local, regional and crime justice protocols between Indian women in some tribal commu- U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp pregnant when she disappeared information along with criminal Country, federal and state agen- nities experience murder rates recently introduced legislation last August; her body was recov- justice information; standardized cies to improve responses to more than 10 times the national to counter violence against ered eight days later and her protocols for responding to cases; disappearances or murders of average and are twice as likely to American Indian women and death was attributed to “homicid- and an annual report to Congress American Indian women and experience rape or other violent girls, especially murder and dis- al violence.” Somehow, her infant to include statistics on missing girls. crimes in their lives. appearances. survived and was later found in and murdered American Indian Statistics show 5,712 cases Heitkamp has played a role in “Native women and girls face the custody of the primary sus- women and recommendations on of missing Indian women were protecting Indian Country girls a crisis of exploitation, violence pects in her murder case. improving the collection of infor- reported in 2016 to the National and women since 2013, when she and murder,” Heitkamp said in The bill mainly calls for closer mation. Crime Information Center. The led a hearing on human traffick- announcing Savanna’s Act. “We consultation with tribes by the According to a fact sheet on Centers for Disease Control and ing focusing on Indian Country must take action to protect them U.S. attorney general as well as Savanna’s Act, the National Prevention reported homicide is and since has pushed several as I’ve long been working to do.” the departments of the Interior Congress of American Indians the leading cause of death among legislative actions against human The bill is named after and Health and Human Services passed a resolution, Addressing Indian females from ages 10 to trafficking. She also directed the Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind, a to make improvements in four Crisis of Missing and Murdered 24 years and the fifth leading attention of federal agencies and 22-year-old Dakota Sioux woman areas: tribal access to federal Native Women, calling for cause of death among those aged officials to the issue through let- of the Spirit Lake Tribe of North crime information; tribal access improved law enforcement and between 25 to 34 years. Indian ters and tours in Indian Country. Woodstove users wanted to assess need for home heating program SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. reduce air pollution by providing with a short, confidential ques- — Robin Bouschor, air quality consumers with financial help to tionnaire, which can be done specialist for the Sault Tribe replace older, smoky woodstoves by voice over the phone or sent Environmental Department, is or wood heating appliances, electronically by email, via postal asking for Sault Tribe members with clean efficient new heating mail or by fax. in the tribe’s service area to appliances that will give more “I am gathering this informa- participate in an assessment on heat with less wood,” explained tion to assess whether or not the the need for a tribal woodstove Bouschor. Sault Tribe could qualify for a change-out program. Essentially, Bouschor seeks woodstove change out program, The service area for the Sault information from members about said Bouschor. Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa their woodstoves. Those who She advised those who may Indians consists of the seven would like to participate in the have unsuccessfully tried to con- easter counties in the Upper assessment should call the Sault tact her earlier this year about Peninsula of Michigan, namely Tribe Environmental Department their woodstoves should try Chippewa County, Mackinac at (906) 632-5575 and ask for again. “I apologize,” she said, “I County, Luce County, Schoolcraft Robin Bouschor, email rbous- was laid off work due to the grant County, Alger County, Delta [email protected] or stop by I was working on ending. I am County and Marquette County. the department at 206 Greenough back now and encourage you to “A woodstove change out Street in Sault Ste. Marie. reach out to me again, please.” program helps communities Participants will be provided November 10, 2017 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News Page 11 VanSnepson article wins Native journalists award By Brenda Austin me so many wonderful opportu- we found out three months later Sault Tribe member Brittany nities.” I was one of three candidates VanSnepson, 27, was recently Her winning article was the chosen for best feature story. I awarded third place in the Native first event she wrote about after flew out to California to accept American Journalist Association’s being hired by the tribe and the award. I was a great honor (NAJA) Best Feature Story is titled: An Orchard Outing because I had never been around category during the National Adventure. so many Native Americans who Native Media Awards Banquet in “My story was about a happy are journalists,” she said. Anaheim, Calif., at the Excellence outing and how the NHBP tribal VanSnepson has a bachelor of in Journalism Conference. community reaches out to its arts double major in communica- VanSnepson is employed by tribal members with fun activities tions and English writing and has the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of through their Healthy Play Date been working in the publishing the Potawatomi in Holt Mich., Program, which I believe is a industry for more than 10 years. and works for their tribal maga- grant to help children eight and She said working for the Turtle zine, the Turtle Press as a com- younger develop good learning Press is completely different from munications specialist and interim skills at an early age,” she said. other publishing positions she production manager. VanSnepson, a NAJA member, has held. In addition to enjoying VanSnepson said, “Out of over said her supervisor was going to her work, she said she is learn- 700 highly qualified candidates, send her to the NAJA Excellence ing more about Native culture a panel of over 20 news-savvy in Journalism Conference and as well. “I feel like I give words judges chose an article I wrote for asked her if she would like to to the voice of Native peoples the Turtle Press among the top submit any of her articles for by publishing their stories. For three! I am so unbelievably proud review to be nominated for a example, I cover stories that are Brittany VanSnepson displays her award from the Native American of this and even more so blessed national Native Media Award. “I fun loving to heavier ones such as Journalists Association for best feature story during the 2017 for working for a tribe that gives submitted two of my articles and domestic violence,” she said. Excellence in Journalism Conference in Anaheim, Calif. Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser All-In-One Fitness holds open house All-In-One Fitness Club at Chi offered. Josh Firack, took the grand prize, for Kristi (Mauris) Madigan Mukwa Community Recreation Bobbi Paquin won an All-In- a one-year membership. A spaghetti dinner fundrais- Cryderman (906) 440-0708 Center in Sault Ste. Marie hosted One Fitness performance shirt, All-In-One Fitness thanks er will be held Nov. 18 from Kristi Madigan recently an open house on Oct. 18 with Adrianna Gunderson received a everyone who joined them for 4 -8 p.m. at the Elk’s Lodge, had a liver transplant and giveaways, prizes and samples. 10-punch class pass and person- the open house. “Thank you all 1111 E. Portage Avenue, we are trying to raise money Visitors to the all-day event were al training prizes went to Dale for letting us serve you and help Sault Ste. Marie Dinner will to help her and her family welcomed to try out the facilities Cryderman, Gail Nesberg and you reach your fitness goals and include: Spaghetti, meatballs, defray travel expenses and any and treated to a yoga sampler. Tammy Graham. Tom Moran congratulations again to all our salad, garlic bread, dessert and other type of expenses they Membership specials were also won the six-month membership winners,” said Josh Firack. drink. Take-outs will be avail- may incur during this time. and Gail Nesberg, pictured below Call the Fitness Club at 635- able. Adults - $10; Children Any donations will be greatly with Fitness Center Supervisor 4935 for more information. under 10 - $7 appreciated. Kristi worked for Free healthcare Silent Auction, Raffles/ Sault Tribe for many years and assistance: open Door Prizes, 50/50 drawing her husband, Ryan Madigan, Contact: Kari O’Gorman is still employed with Sault enrollment sign ups! (906) 322-0008 or Lisa Tribe. Community Health Access Coalition in partnership with Sault Tribe health services offers free health care assistance. Do you need to renew your marketplace insurance plan? Want to find out if you might qualify for Medicaid? Have Medicare questions? Certified marketplace naviga- tors, certified application counselors, MI Bridges navigation partners and certified Medicare/ Medicaid Assistance Program counselors available. Events are scheduled in St. Ignace Dec. 5 and Dec. 13. Open enrollment: Medicare, Oct. 15-Dec. 7; marketplace, Nov. 1-Dec. 15; policies begin on Jan. 1, 2018. Call today for your appointment: Sault, 635-7483; Newberry, 293-8355 and St. Ignace, 643- 7253. Tribal business acquisition complete

Fitness Center Supervisor Josh Firack with Gail Nesberg, who won the grand prize, a one-year membership. Sault Ste. Marie— Directors has also approved behalf of the board of directors The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of a plan to move forward with looking to create infrastructure Chippewa Indians is now owner construction of storage units to facilitate business devel- and operator of Mackinac Trail outside of Sault Ste Marie in the opment, pursuing investment Storage located at the intersec- near future. This development opportunities (such as this tion of M-134 and Mackinac will add 16 units, including six storage acquisition) to provide Trail in Mackinac County. The large units with 18-foot doors the tribe with diverse revenue 18-unit facility is currently full, to accommodate RVs and larger streams and the development but the Sault Tribe EDC is main- boats, stay tuned for availability of support systems for mem- taining a waiting list for units if announcements! ber-owned businesses. you are interested. The Sault Tribe EDC contin- Feel free to contact the EDC The Sault Tribe Board of ues a three-prong approach on at [email protected]. Page 12 Features November 10, 2017 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Navigating political candidates’ positions on protecting Turning the Tides: sacred water By Tyler Theel then have to breathe that gives the new portion of pipeline is – everything I am seeing is for This article will provide infor- our kids asthma and ruins our constructed – which would take the first time.” In his on-going mation on candidates in coming climate.” several years and does not address ignorance to research on the elections for Sault Tribe members Shri Thanedar (D) – potential spills along the 100+ pipeline, Bergman is tacitly concerned about the risks posed Scientist/entrepreneur ■■■■ mile stretch of Lake Michigan. endorsing the status quo in favor by Enbridge’s Line 5 Pipeline Thanedar has cited L5P as a In doing so, his intent is for the of allowing the pipeline to oper- (L5P) that runs through the major threat to Michigan’s econ- pipeline to continue operating ate. Straits of Mackinac. omy and environment, and then indefinitely at the risk of the Dwight Brady (D) ~ College As mentioned previously in the went on to support decommis- Great Lakes system. professor, ex-journalist ■■ this series, the Canadian-based sioning L5P if elected governor. Patrick Colbeck (R), state S\ When asked for his stance on company continues to operate However, Thanedar lacks the senator ■ LP5 Brady stated, “I think often L5P in violation of the 1953 ease- public office experience shared Senator Colbeck has a poor times; issues like Line 5 can be ment. Violations include (1) large by Whitmer and El-Sayed and voting record on conservation emotionally charged…we’ve administration and voiced shut- gaps in the pipeline’s outer coat- therefore may be less effective in issues with a 37% rate of favoring forgotten the art of the deal. We ting down L5P as a main priority ing leaving pipeline vulnerable to passing legislation. conservation bills. Moreover, the have this winner-takes-all men- if elected as Michigan attorney rupturing; (2) insufficient anchor Geoffrey Fieger (D) – senator has not sponsored any tality towards politics.” general. supports under the straits which Personal injury attorney ■■■ conservation bills in recent years Certainly it is important to Tonya Schuitmaker (R) – warped the pipeline, making it Fieger has flirted with a guber- or made any comment on L5P. compromise on policy, especially State senator, attorney, ex-state vulnerable to rupturing; (3) pipe- natorial run since the ’90s when U.S. senators - 2018 and in determining budgets involving representative ■■■■■ line was built to operate safely for he ultimately lost to Republican 2020 (respectively) numerous opposing interests. Schuitmaker is one of five 50 years — it has been operating nominee, John Engler. Fieger has Debbie Stabenow (D) ■■■■■ However, his statements fail to sponsors of Michigan Senate Bill in violation of this warranty for not made any statements on L5P. Gary Peters (D) ■■■■■ recognize the shared threat to 0800 - 2016. The bipartisan bill 14 years; (4) false reporting of However, Fieger is a member of U.S. Senators of Michigan, all Michigan residents posed by “prohibits any new underwater oil pipeline structure to state and the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Gary Peters and Debbie L5P and the State’s authority to pipelines in Great Lakes waters.” federal officials. Council who endorses the Stabenow, both Democrats, intro- decommission the pipeline in In supporting the bipartisan sen- Moreover, Enbridge has a poor decommissioning of L5P. duced a senate bill in September the interest of all state residents. ate bill, Schuitmaker is the only track record on pipeline safety, Bill Schuette (R) – Current 2017. If passed, it would require Moreover, Brady failed to elabo- candidate who has taken action especially when it comes to water- attorney general of Michigan ■ an assessment of the current sta- rate on which position he would against Enbridge’s easement viola- based spills. The company has Current AG Bill Schuette tus of oil spill response plans in advocate in the deal-making pro- tion. spilled 7.5 million gallons of oil in called for a timeline to shut down the Great Lakes and force federal cess. the past 14 years (over L5P after reviewing an officials to consider expanded State Senate of Michigan a half million gallons Key to candidates’ L5P score independent study on new criteria for identifying areas (D-37) - 2018 per year on average). the pipeline deterioration where spills could present an Incumbent Sen. Wayne The 2010 Kalamazoo ■ Not likely to decommission L5P and environmental risks. additional environmental risk, Schmidt (R) ■ River spill is the most ■■ Somewhat unlikely to decommission L5P He also called upon the requiring higher standards for Schmidt received a low rating prominent display of the ■■■ Neutral state legislature to pass a pipelines in those areas, including from the League of Conservation company’s negligence. law to prohibit tar sands across the Great Lakes basin. Voters and has not taken action, Somewhat likely to decommission L5P It is estimated that ■■■■ and heavy crude oil to be US House of Representatives made remarks, or taken stances Line 6B leaked over 1 ■■■■■ Very likely to decommission L5P transported through the (D-1) - 2018 on L5P located in his district. million gallons when it Straits. Critics have point- Incumbent Jack Bergman State House of Michigan ruptured. The easement ed out that Bill Schuette (R) ~ U.S. House Representative, (D-107) - 2018 Additionally, if the bill is violations of L5P feature similar has used strong rhetoric against District 1 of Michigan ■ Incumbent Rep. Lee passed, “existing pipeline oper- conditions that are attributed as the pipeline, yet has not used his When asked about L5P in Chatfield (R) ■ ators would have to submit a causes of the massive Line 6B power as the attorney general to 2016 Bergman said he would take In February, Chatfield detailed risk analysis of their spill. Researchers at University file suit against the pipeline in a stance in relation with pipeline remarked that L5P was a federal pipelines to the state Department of Michigan estimate that a spill accordance to Enbridge’s on-go- safety data. In September 2017 issue. The representative was of Environmental Quality within in the Straits of Mackinac would ing violation of the 1953 ease- Bergman responded, “If [the then informed that Michigan has 90 days, and shut them down if cost $10 billion to clean up, not ment. Schuette’s call for a new law pipeline] is safe, keep it that way jurisdiction over the 5 miles of the agency deems that ‘public including the devastating effects it to be passed by state legislature and keep it inspected. If it’s not, pipeline under the Straits accord- trust’ would be ‘impaired’ by would have on the environment, is not necessary to pursue legal shut it down.” However, the safe- ing to the 1953 Easement. As leaving them open.” Therefore, natural resources, local econo- action against Enbridge since the ty and environmental impacts such, the Governor and AG can Enbridge would likely have to mies, and tribal members way of company has already violated reports had already been con- effectively shut down the flow of shut down L5P provided the life. (and continues to violate) exist- ducted and shown the high-risk oil by closing off the Straits. In studies conducted on the pipeline Candidates are rated by their ing law. of a pipeline rupture with devas- response, Chatfield maintained structure showed impairment of likeliness to decommission L5P Recently, Schuette called for an tating economic/environmental the pipeline shutdown is under the public trust. — the higher their score the more underground pipeline to be built impact indicating it is “not safe.” federal jurisdiction. The lack of Tom Leonard (R) — State likely to decommission, and the under the Straits rather than on Upon being informed of research knowledge, acknowledgement House speaker, attorney ■■ lower their score the less likely to the lakebed. The proposal calls in October he deflected by stat- (or comprehension) of the law, or Leonard states that we can- decommission. for the construction of an under- ing, “You’re getting a perspective commitment to a stance is con- not “have a knee jerk reaction Attorney general of ground pipeline and delaying of a nine-month congressman. cerning provided that the Straits to shut it down now. The most Michigan (AG) any shutdown of the L5P until Not nine years, but nine months are located in Chatfield’s district. responsible way is to ultimately The Michigan AG has the replace this line.” In his statement, authority to litigate against vio- it is uncertain when replacement lations to state law and contracts timeline would be (if at all) and it Soo Lakers win Boo in the Soo tourney including the 1953 Easement is implied that the pipeline would Agreement with Enbridge. The continue through the Straits. AG has the authority to immedi- Governor candidates - 2018 ately decommission the portion Gretchen Whitmer (D) – for- of the pipeline going through the mer Ingham County prosecutor/ Straits, which is under Michigan’s minority leader Michigan Senate jurisdiction, and therefore the ■■■■■ AG has the legal authority to halt In an interview conducted at the pipeline in its entirety. The University of Michigan, Whitmer current AG Bill Schuette will be said the state has been lagging on termed out of the office by 2018, water policy despite its impor- and has not litigated against tance to our state economy, Enbridge’s ongoing violation of adding, “I would be in favor of, the easement since elected in yes, decommissioning Line 5.” 2010. Whitmer also had a prominent Attorney general candidates - 2018 role in addressing the water infrastructure harming Flint residents. Dana Nessel (D) – Michigan Abdul El-Sayed (D) – former civil rights attorney ■■■■■ executive director of the Detroit Nessel is a prominent civil Department of Health and rights attorney who led the Wellness Promotion ■■■■■ campaign to legalize same-sex El-Sayed states that shutting marriage in Michigan. Nessel has Photo by Lisa Corbiere Moran down L5P would be a priority. named shutting down L5P as her Soo Lakers Squirt AA/The Wicked Sister won the “Boo in the Soo” Tourney Oct. 22. The team defeated Soo In reference to the Flint Water first priority if elected as Attorney Source for Sports 7-5 and Houghton 5-2. They lost to Soo Atom Selects 2-3 and Community First Wild 3-6. Crisis, he added “we shouldn’t be General. They were 2-2 and made it to the championship game where they defeated Soo Atoms Select 3-2. Pictured putting our money in infrastruc- Pat Miles (D) – Former U.S are (in front, L-R) goalies Dalton Hoornstra, Casey Engle, (kneeling in front L-R) Korsen Pace, Nick Wood, ture that empowers a system of attorney general ■■■■■ (standing L-R) Cameron Gagnom, Evan Kennedy, Treyce Moran, Matthew McKinney, Gage Greeley, Joshua energy production that ultimately Miles served as the U.S. attor- Gurnoe, Grady Hartman, Jackson Sober, Drew Fabry, Jacob Goodrich, Jarret Crimin, Eddie Bowers and boils stuff into the air, that we ney general during the Obama coaches (back, L-R) Dan Crimin, head coach Chuck Fabry, Rodney Wilcox and Bill Smith. November 10, 2017 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Community Page 13 Tribal youth council JKL School has hayride for kids hosts Halloween party Photos submitted by Susan Solomon The Sault Ste. Marie Tribal Youth Council presented a family Halloween party on Oct. 30 at the Chi Mukwa volleyball court. Area youth were invited to wear their costumes and participate in games and spooktacular crafts from 6 to 8 p.m.

Temperance Gardner, 3, gets her face painted. JKL Bahweting School students were recently treated to a hay ride in front of the school pulled by a tractor.

Photos by Brenda Austin Michael McKerchie (Frankenstein) with kids Lucas, 8, and Ella McKerchie, 11.

Back left to right: Jasmine Gardner, Katrina Gardner, Sam Gardner III, 2, Sam Gardner Jr., Elizabeth Gardner, 7, and Temperance Gardner, 3 in front.

Back left to right, Sam Gardner Jr., Sam Gardner III, 2, Sue and Bill Tobias with grandchildren MaLayiah mom Katrina Gardner, Jasmine Gardner, 10, Elizabeth Tobias, 5, and Libby Tobias (back center), 11, with Gardner (front), 7, and Temperance Gardner, 3. friend JayLynn Hammonds, 10.

Khaleesi Miller, 4, Erin McDonald Miller, Stevie Miller, 2, grandmother April McDonald and Noah McDonald Anna Lawson and Hazle King (back). Elizabeth Eggert and son Ethan, 11. It’s About People

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Community Health technician Debbie McCord of Hessel greeted those arriving at the health and wellness fair Sault Tribe Community Health staff facilitated information tables, provided health screenings and performed a in Sault Ste. Marie on Oct. 4. The fairs feature numerous points of interest in promoting good health. number of other tasks to help others in learning about solid foundations for good health. Community Health staff conduct annual health fairs By Rick Smith Attendees also enjoyed a compli- Photos by Rick Smith Students learning the art of Black Ash basketmaking from the experts, Bernadette and Roger Azavado. Photos by Brenda Austin The folks of Sault Tribe mentary light lunches and chances Community Health conducted the on grand prizes. Bernadette and Roger Azavado and brought them here to teach annual autumn health fairs in St. The fairs were started about 10 started teaching how to make others how to make the baskets Ignace, Sault Ste. Marie and Hessel years ago and appear to be grow- black ash baskets in the early and maybe teach someone else from Sept. 13 to Oct. 4. The 2017 ing in features and popularity as ’80s and held classes for the tribe who will carry it on. You can’t buy Harvest Your Health fairs featured time goes on. “We have seen such in the Sault, St. Ignace, Hessel, them at the store. Bernadette and I farmers’ markets; free flu shots growth in the health fairs with and Newberry. Roger said a each have about 10 hours of labor for Sault Tribe members, family attendance increasing each year,” few decades went by before they to provide the material for par- affiliates and employees; a variety said Jenni O’Dell, supervising were invited to teach at the Mary ticipants to have a basket so they of demonstrations, screenings and nurse for Sault Tribe Community Murray Culture Camp on Sugar didn’t have to do it. Its difficult for information. Health. Island, and then about six years an elder to hand them an axe and The St. Ignace fair took place O’Dell described the fairs as ago they were also invited to teach a knife and tell them to cut a tree on Sept. 13 at the Little Bear educational and interactive pro- at the tribe’s cultural library. “This down and pound the bark. That last Recreation Center. The fair in ductions designed to increase is a dying art and its not being class we taught here in this room – Hessel was conducted on Sept. 28 health awareness through medical carried on because it takes so much Josh Homminga and Sarah Bedell at the tribal center. In Sault Ste. screenings, activities, materials and work to do it,” Roger said. “You were students and they are now Marie, the Chi Mukwa Community demonstrations for the communities have to go out in the woods, cut the teaching others how to do it. They Recreation Center served to facili- in which they take place. tree down, take the bark off and are the only ones in all those years tate the fair. pound it. So we made basket kits that are carrying it on,” he said. Visitors peruse information at table displays with help of staff.

A pair of ladies learn about the Advocacy Resource Center in the Sault.

Instructors Bernadette and Roger Azavado

Joanne Carr’s basket, also seen below. Neal Sage of the Clark Township Volunteer Ambulance Corps offered infor- Community Health technician Tom Sauro checks the blood pressure and mation about the corps livesaving partnership with MiResCu. blood sugar for Russ Payment.

Community Health nurse Devin Krause administers a flu innoculation for Franklin Brown as he braces for “a little poke.” Could you be a foster parent?

Anishnaabek Community and Family Services (ACFS) is in need of caring individuals who can provide a safe and nurtur- ing home environment for children who have been placed out of their home due to abuse or neglect. Foster care is founded on the premise that all children have the right to physical care, educational, emotional and cultural nurturance. Interested becoming a foster parent? Contact ACFS at (906) 632-5250 or toll free (800) 726-0093. Native language instructor Shirley Recollet said she took the class so Sisters Joanne Carr (left) and Carol Montie learning together. Staff prepare for healthful food preparation demonstrations and a talk. A view of the farmers’ market at the Sault fair. she would be able to teach the children how to make them. Page 16 Community November 10, 2017 • Win Awenen Nisitotung FAN annual Hogs for Hope event successful The fifth annual Hogs for Hope pulled pork dinner fundraiser supporting Families Against Narcotics (FAN) took place Oct. 21. There was a 50/50 draw, bake sale, live bands, silent auction, face painting and more.

Sault Tribe Behavioral Health medical social worker Lane FAN volunteer Lisa Moran, Deb Beamish and Tom Teeple Barber and Speciality Court coordinator for Tribal Court manning a table at the event. Pat McKelvie selling 50/50 tickets.

Bahweting School drum group Ogimoa-Minisinoo. Photos from Jocelyn Fabry

Sault Tribe officers Robert Sayles (left) and Carson Duffy, Sault Tribe Chief Judge Jocelyn Fabry and her daughter with Sault Tribal Court probation officer Ryan Wilson (cen- Emeree. ter). Malcolm High School Native American advisor Robert McRorie.

Photos by Christine Lundquist FAN says thanks! and Lynn Farnquist “Every one of us at cannot possibly thank you FAN is so grateful to all the enough but sincerely hope people who helped make you know how much your this year’s Hogs for Hope contribution is appreciated. fundraiser a success, and we We are amazed at the are so humbled by the gen- local support we have erosity of our community. received in our efforts to How do we thank so educate the community many?! Whether you were about addiction and rid the a sponsor, helped with stigma of this destructive, set-up, clean-up, organiz- non-discriminating disease. ing, advertising, roasting, This speaks volumes about sign making, baking for the devastation that drug the bake sale, decorating, abuse in our community has hauling, shopping, ticket had on many people’s lives selling, food prep, donating and families, and also about to (or bidding in) our silent the willingness of our com- auction, providing music, munity to come together coordinating things, serving to do something about this folks, providing prizes for issue. Silent auction tables - Pat McKelvie and Christin Hatch kids, taking pictures, cheer- Thank you for your con- helped with the 50/50 draw. ing us on, or just joined us tinuing support!” Tom Teeple and Deb Beamish manning a table. for a great day, YOU made — Lynn Farnquist this the success it was. We

Sault Tribe officers Robert Sayles and Carson Duffy with LSSU student and assistant director of Housing and diver- sity officer Derric Knight, (back left) and probation officer Ryan Wilson, worked non-stop during the event. Other Drum group Ogimoa-Minisinoo from JKL Bahweting great help came from the Boys and Girls Club, Women’s FAN volunteers Lisa Moran (left), and Carol Farrish with School opened the event. They have participated in the New Hope, the Alpha Kappa Chi sorority, and Superior Hogs for Hope participants Hulda Moran (right) and Meme Hogs for Hope event for the past four years. Insurance, just to name a few. McLeod. November 10, 2017 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Health Page 17 Medical Imaging gets new 3D mammography system By Brenda Austin FDA approved for women who es patient callbacks by up to 40 The Sault Tribe Health Center have dense breasts. “Our previous percent and is covered by most Medical Imaging Department has mammography unit needed to major insurance plans. a new state-of-the-art Hologic 3D be replaced so we purchased the Bickham added, “The design Mammography system. Hologic Selenia Dimensions 3D of the unit, with its flexing com- The Genius 3D Mammography mammography System,” Michele pression paddle, is also more exam is powered by C-View Bickham, RT(R)(M), Sault Tribe comfortable for the patient. software, which generates 2D Medical Imaging Department The majority of the women images without additional expo- supervisor, said. “We are excit- we have imaged thus far have sure in a 3.7 second scan. The ed to offer 3D mammography remarked that it is more comfort- x-ray tube continuously sweeps imaging to our eligible patients able.” in a 15-degree arc to acquire a at the health center, as it allows Both technologists are series of low dose projection the radiologists to view the breast registered with the ARRT in images at multiple angles. The tissue in a 3D dimension. It is Mammography and are an projections are then reconstructed especially beneficial for women FDA and ACR Mammography into a 3D image. This type of with dense breasts and provides a Accredited Facility. Just in the 3D exam is only available on the clinically superior mammogram.” past 10 months they have helped new machine purchased by the Using the Genius 3D diagnose nine breast cancers, health center. A 2D mammogra- Mammography exam has allowed Bickham said. phy image can also be acquired health care professionals to detect Visit mygenius3d.com for through direct exposure. 41 per percent more invasive more information about the According to product litera- breast cancers compared to 2D Hologic 3D Mammography sys- Michele Bickham, RT(R)(M), Sault Tribe Medical Imaging Department ture, this is the only mammogram alone. The 3D exam also reduc- tem. supervisor with the Hologic 3D Mammography system. Community Health staff help ward off flu season again By Rick Smith casino, Enji Maawanji’iding or Staff of Sault Tribe McCann Building, Little Bear Community Health conduct- East and the Mackinac Island ed the annual flu inoculation Medical Center. clinics from Sept. 18 to Nov. 8 In addition to all of the days in Escanaba, Sault Ste. Marie, set aside especially for providing St. Ignace, Hessel, DeTour- flu inoculations, many mem- Drummond area, Marquette, bers received flu vaccinations Munising and Newberry. in the course of routine medical In all, staff provided 37 days appointments at tribal facilities. for folks in those areas to get flu Members who haven’t received vaccinations, which were free for flu vaccinations yet may still Sault Tribe members and $10 for do so by calling the nearest all others. Community Health offices for While most of the vaccina- appointments. tions took place at tribal health As of press time, over 500 centers on designated days, flu shots were administered at vaccinations were also made clinics conducted in Sault Ste. available at Community Health Marie, Manistique, Munising wellness fairs, the Drummond and Escanaba, total counts for Island Township Hall, DeTour St. Ignace, Newberry, and Hessel Photo by Rick Smith Municipal Hall, Hessel casino, were incomplete as clinics con- Community Health registered nurses, from left, Roberta Hoffman and Rebecca Gordon, administer flu vacci- Nokomis/Mishomis Building, tinued and totals for Marquette nations to Connie Linn and Ronald Alphonse at the first of five flu clinics conducted in the Sault area from Kinross Recreation Center, Sault and Hessel were not available. Oct. 18 to Nov. 1. Michigan awards 125 schools MI HEARTSafe designation JKL Anishinabe Bahweting Public School Academy among recognized Sault area schools prepared to respond to cardiac emergencies, among 125 schools so designated in Michigan LANSING, Mich. – The Schools. resuscitated at schools that were gram in Michigan. the initiative, 266 schools were Michigan Departments of Other schools in the Sault preparing for or had recently The designation lasts for designated as MI HEARTSafe Health and Human Services, Tribe service area that earned the submitted a MI HEARTSafe three years and, this year, 22 Schools and thus better prepared and Education, American Heart distinction are the Bark River- application. schools received their second MI to help reduce the number of Association, Michigan High Harris High School (2016-2019) This is the fourth year of the HEARTSafe award. sudden cardiac deaths in our School Athletic Association, in Delta County along with MI HEARTSafe Schools pro- In the first three years of youth. and Michigan Alliance for Lakeview Elementary School, Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Negaunee Middle School and Death of the Young awarded 125 Negaunee High School in Community Health batch cooking class schools in Michigan with the MI Marquette County. HEARTSafe School designation In order for a school to on Oct. 11, which recognizes receive a MI HEARTSafe School schools prepared to respond to designation, it must perform cardiac emergencies. at least one cardiac emergency “Sudden cardiac death of response drill per year. a young person is tragic and Other requirements for the some of these events can be state recognition include having prevented with fast, appropriate a written medical emergency medical response within three response plan and team, current to five minutes” said Dr. Eden cardiopulmonary resuscitation Wells, chief medical executive and automated external defibril- of MDHHS. “It is always won- lator (CPR/AED), certification derful to see communities come of at least 10 percent of staff and together to help prepare schools 50 percent of coaches includ- to respond to these medical ing 100 percent of head varsity emergencies.” coaches and 100 percent of In all, 10 school earned physical education staff; acces- the designation in Chippewa sible, properly maintained and Photo by Brenda Austin County: Joseph K Lumsden inspected AEDs with signs iden- Community Health registered dietitians hosted a batch cooking class on Oct. 26 in the new USDA approved Bahweting Anishnabe PSA, tifying their locations and ensure kitchen of the Chi Mukwa Community Recreation Center. Participants prepared, cooked and sampled English Lincoln Elementary, Malcolm pre-participation sports screen- muffin bread, shredded beef enchiladas, shredded beef steak sandwiches, turkey meatball shawarma, sweet High School, Rudyard ing of all student athletes using potato, black bean and turkey hash. The class offered education on making budget-friendly big batch foods, Elementary School, Rudyard the current physical and history cooking beans and how to calculate recipe costs. New cooking classes are coming in 2018! Look for them in the paper and on the health center website. Together, with a registered dietitian, folks can set nutrition High/Middle School, Sault form endorsed by the MHSAA. goals to improve health. Medical nutrition therapy by a registered dietitian includes a review of regular diet Area Middle School, Sault Area Since the launch of the MI and eating habits, thorough review of nutritional health and a personalized nutrition treatment plan. Those High School and Career Center, HEARTSafe program in 2014, interested may ask a doctor if a referral for medical nutrition therapy provided by a registered dietitian is a Soo Township Elementary, at least three people who suf- right course of action. From left, Sault Tribe registered dietitian Kristy Hill, Kathleen Flesher, Lucy Beaudoin, Washington Elementary and fered sudden cardiac arrest are Mary Kay Tomlyn, Sue Pavlat, Andy Armstrong, Pat Willitte, Jolene Nertoli, Ann Gonzey, Betty Smith, Bobbi Whitefish Township Community known to have been successfully MacArther, and Sault Tribe registered dietitian Mary Bunker. Page 18 Community November 10, 2017 • Win Awenen Nisitotung ALICE T. MCDOUGALL Michael (Brianna) Musselman of RONALD L. PETERS In loving memory of Alice Iron River, Mich.; sisters, Jamie Ronald L. Peters, 74, of St. Theresa (Zack) Ross of Iron River and Joseph, passed Walking on . . . McDougall, Audrey Baumler of Sault Ste. away at LINDA M. GOETZ whom he married on Aug. 25, 76, formerly Marie; grandparents, Jack and Mosaic Life Linda Mary Goetz, 69, of 1965, in Manchester, Mich.; and of Owosso, Joyce Rahn of Germfask; along Care on Oct. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., passed brothers, Ed, Mike and Brian. Mich.,who with his loving nieces and neph- 15, 2017. away on Oct. 14, 2017, at her Friends were received on passed away ews. Ronald home surrounded by her family. Oct. 21 followed by services at at her home in He is preceded in death by his was born on Linda was born in Sault Ste. Foos and Foos Funeral Service, N. Las Vegas, grandparents, Mickel and Karen Jan. 21, 1943, Marie on April 20, 1948, the Bellevue, Ohio. Military honors Nev., on Aug. Musselman. in Munising, daughter of the late Melvin and were provided by the Bellevue 31, 2017, with A memorial gathering took Mich., to the Helen (nee Tardiff) Paquette. VFW and the U.S. Army. Burial loved ones at place on Oct. 21 at the Lakefield late Thaine She graduated from Sault High was at Block Cemetery, Republic. her side. Baptist Church in McMillan. A and Bernice (nee Branam) Peters. School with the class of 1966. Memorials may be made to Alice was born July 29, 1941, memorial service followed at the He married Ruth Winovich in On July 31, 1970, Linda married the American Cancer Society. in Pontiac, Mich., to William church with Pastor Stephen Peters Youngstown, Ohio, in 1968. He Albert Vernon Goetz in Ann Memories and condolences may and Alice (nee Ashwell) Bedard. officiating, with a dinner in the also served his country for over Arbor, Mich. be shared at www.foosfuneral. Alice (also called Baby Alice church hall afterward. 20 years in the United States She worked at Lake Superior com. and Nikels) was raised in Royal The Messier-Broullire Funeral Marine Corps. State University as the secretary Oak, Mich. Alice married John Home of Manistique assisted the Ronald was proud of his for the director of the physical C.C. LENNOX McDougall on Aug. 4, 1962, in family with the arrangements. Native American heritage and plant, where she retired after C.C. peace- Detroit, Mich. They recently cele- Online condolences may be was a member of the Sault Ste. 30 years. After retirement, she fully passed brated their 55th anniversary. expressed at www.mbfuneral. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. worked part time as the secre- away Sept. Alice enjoyed bowling, golf- com. He also enjoyed fishing and tary for the Sault Tribe Elders 5, 2017, at ing, genealogy and gambling but spending time with his family. Program. the age of most of all she loved and was KATHLEEN L. PETERS He was preceded in death by Linda was an avid reader who 63 at home devoted to her family. Kathleen Laurentia Peters, his wife and his parents. enjoyed gardening, cooking, bak- surrounded She is survived by her hus- aged 93, was Ronald is survived by son, ing and socializing with friends. by her lov- band, John McDougall, of N. born on March Robert (Kim) Peters, St. Joseph; She loved animals, spending time ing family in Las Vegas; children, Douglas 2, 1924, in St. grandchildren, Jasmine, Lance with her family and most of all Muskegon, McDougall of N. Las Vegas, Ignace, Mich., and Karina; eight brothers and spending time with her grandson. Mich. She was Carol Pomykal (Harold) of Las and died on sisters in Michigan; and numer- She was a member of the Sault born in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., Vegas, James McDougall of Oct. 20, 2017, ous nieces and nephews. Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa on March 3, 1954, to Neva and Henderson, Amy Parsons (Gary) at her home His remains have been cremat- Indians. Floyd Cairns. of Owosso, and Janet Mowl in Carrollton ed under the direction of Heaton- She is survived by her hus- She met her lifelong husband, (George) Cheyenne, Wyo.; grand- Township, Bowman-Smith and Sidenfaden band, Albert Goetz; her son, Randy, at a young age and they children, Alyssa and Nathan Mich., sur- Chapel. A family service in Christopher Paul (Melissa) were married on Oct. 6, 1972. of Owosso, Kari, Garrett and rounded Michigan takes place at a later Goetz of Sault Ste. Marie; and C.C. was a very devoted wife Colton of Las Vegas, Ashley, by her family. She was a lov- date. her grandson, Noah Christopher throughout her life and a loving Allison and Melissa of Cheyenne; ing mother, grandmother and Goetz. She is also survived by mother to four beautiful children. great-grandchildren Bentley, great-grandmother as well as the DOROTHY A. ZOET two brothers, Michael (Roberta) She was very involved with her Connor and Corbin of Cheyenne; daughter of the late Albert and Dorothy Ann (nee DuPont) Paquette of Westland, Mich., and children throughout her life. two sisters, Gwendolyn, Linda; Zella St. Onge. Zoet, 85, Larry Paquette. C.C. was a member of a brother, Bill; numerous nieces Kathleen was a graduate of peacefully A memorial service was held the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of and nephews and great-nieces and the Ursuline Academy in St. went to be Oct. 28 at C.S. Mulder Funeral Chippewa Indians. Her smile and nephews. Ignace. She formerly worked with her Home with Deacon Bill Piche laughter will never be forgotten. Alice was preceded in death at Lufkin Rule, then at Eaton loving Lord officiating. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Manufacturing where she met and Savior Condolences may be left by her daughter, Tonya Lennox; Alice; three sisters, Mary Jo, the lover of her life, Joseph M. on Sept. 14, online at www.csmulder.com. and her parents, Neva and Floyd Dona Marie and Baby Girl Peters. They were married on 2017, sur- Cairns. Bedard; two grandchildren, June 28, 1947, at the Holy Name rounded by TIMOTHY J. LEE Survivors include husband, Matthew McDougall Parsons and Catholic Church. He predeceased her family. Timothy J. Lee, aged 73, of Randy of Muskegon; children, Jessica Belle Mowl. her on Dec. 22, 1998. She was born Republic Randy (Melanie) Lennox, Renee After starting her family, on Feb. 18, 2932. passed away Lennox and Shannon (Eddie) CODY A. MUSSELMAN Kathleen became involved with She leaves behind, the love on Oct. 13, Trent of Muskegon; siblings, Cody A. Musselman, 24, of Beeline Fashions and was eventu- of her life and soulmate of 68 2017, at his Floyd (Terri) Perry of Kinross, Germfask, ally promoted to district manager. years, Howard Zoet; her three residence. Mich., June Wilson of Kingsley, Mich., passed For many years she also coordi- sons, Butch and Kathy Zoet, He was born Mich., Cecil Cairns of Sault Ste. away unex- nated fashion shows throughout Steve and Jill Zoet, and Mark and on April Marie, Barb Cairns of Sault Ste. pectedly on the Tri-City and surrounding Chris Zoet; seven brothers and 24, 1944, in Marie, Cass Merrifield of Alpena, Oct. 9, 2017, areas and organized card parties sisters, 19 grandchildren; and 16 Gould City, Mich., Gary Cairns of Sault as the result of in Carrollton community. She great-grandchildren. Mich., the Ste. Marie and Wayne Cairns of a work-related loved traveling to the Upper Dorothy’s passion in her life son of the late Wisconsin; several grandchildren, accident in Peninsula, singing and playing was her family. She was a com- Arnold and great-grandchildren, nieces, neph- Florida. Cody guitar. Kathleen was also an avid mon sight whether rain or shine Geneve (nee Sorensen) Lee. ews and extended family. was working Detroit Tigers fan. at every sporting event, music Timothy retired from Ford with FEMA Surviving to cherish her mem- concert or academic event with a Motor Co. where he did hydraulic A memorial service was on Sept. 19 at the Sytsema Chapel in as part of the disaster relief clear- ory are three children, LaVonne strong voice of encouragement. repair. ing following the aftermath of and Gerald Barker, California; Her home is painted with pictures He was a U.S. Army veteran Muskegon. In lieu of flowers, please con- Hurricane Irma. Cathy Peters, Pinconning; Joey of her family that she loved to serving in Vietnam with the 25th He was born on Feb. 18, 1993, Jay Peters, Munger and his fian- share with every guest who was Admin. Co., Infantry Division. sider the needs of the family. I’m Free in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., the cée, Sheryl McCreery Symborski; welcomed into her home. She He was a member of the Sault son of Michael and Tracy (nee a daughter-in-law, Rosie Peters; was also the first to surround you Ste. Marie Tribe of the Chippewa Don’t grieve for me, now I’m free, following the path God laid Rahn) Musselman and attended five grandchildren, Catherine with prayers and encouragement. Indians and a life member of Manistique Area Schools. He (Joe) Manuszak, Charlie (Rosie), Along with her family, her faith the Bellevue VFW, Sandusky for me. I took his hand when I heard his call; I turned my back was a graduate of the Manistique Jason Peters, Mandy (Brad) was an integral part of her day-to- Am-Vets. Also, he was a mem- Schmitz, Joey Jay (Harmoni) and left it all. High School. day life. She was a perfect exam- ber of the 40/8 Club in Temple, Peters; five great-grandchildren, I could not stay another day, Cody was a member of ple of Christ’s love for us as she Mich., he was very involved in Hope, Gwen, Heidi, Joey and to laugh, to love, to work, to the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of exuded this unwavering love for the Bellevue Moose Club and Chippewa Indians and a devoted Hunter. play. Tasks left undone must stay everyone she met. was a past governor of the Ohio member of the Lakefield Baptist Kathleen was preceded in that way; I’ve found peace at the She will be sorely missed by Moose. Church in McMillan, Mich. death by her son, Bob Peters; close of the day. her family and friends but we Survivors include his chil- He was an avid outdoorsman daughter, Sandy Peters; and sib- rejoice knowing she is back in If my parting left a void, then dren, Christopher (Julie) Lee who enjoyed hunting, fishing and lings, Levi St. Onge and Lorraine the hands of her Lord, her mom fill it with remembered joy. A of Bellevue, David (Renae) of camping. He especially loved Novitsky. and daddy, her sister and brother, friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss; Republic, Mark Lee of Republic, spending his time in Simmons Visitation took place on Oct. and her Shawny whom she all so ah yes, these things I too will Brenda (Kevin) Prentice of Woods. Most importantly, he 23 at the Snow Funeral Home longed to see again. miss. Everat, Mich.; grandchildren, loved spending time with his in Saginaw, Mich., and services A sincere thanks to Kindred Be not burdened with sorrow, Tim, Jenny, Jamie, Matthew, family, especially his nieces were conducted on Oct. 24 at the Heart Hospice Service (Cate, I wish you sunshine tomorrow. Aaron, Brooke, Danny and and nephews whom he loved Holy Family Catholic Church in Kristy, Christine and Mary) for Life’s been full, I savored much, Nicole; nine great-grandchildren; very much. Cody will be forever Saginaw with Rev. Fr. Ronald their faithful dedication in her good friends, good times and brothers, Pat Lee of Nevada, remembered for his enduring Dombrowski and Deacon Roger final weeks. loved one’s touch, Barry Ned Lee of Michigan and smile and generous spirit. He Pasionek officiating. Burial was Services and visitation is on Perhaps my time seemed all Dean Kurt (Carolynn) Lee of loved helping friends, family and in St. Patrick Cemetery in Bay Nov. 22 at Holy Family Catholic Michigan. too brief, don’t lengthen it with his church whenever needed. City, Mich. Church in Caledonia, Mich. In addition to his parents, he undue grief. Lift your heart and Cody is survived by his lov- Those planning an expression Donations can be made to Holy was preceded in death by his share with me; God wanted me, ing parents, Michael and Tracy of sympathy may wish to consid- Family Catholic Church. wife, Ethel (nee Kensler) Lee, now He set me free. Musselman of Germfask; brother, er the American Cancer Society. November 10, 2017 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Education Page 19 Cairns new culture and language coordinator By Rick Smith Cairns graduated from ty and economic development-ru- Fires came to a close when the Kaylynn Cairns recently Pickford High School in 2007 ral from Penn State in 2014. organization lost funding for the accepted a grant-funded position and studied at Aquinas College in “I got my first experience post after a year, according to at JKL Bahweting Public School Grand Rapids, Mich., graduating working with tribes as the train- Cairns. Fortunately, she added, Academy as the Sovereignty in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts ing coordinator for Uniting Three she was able to take a position in Education coordinator. She and triple majors in community Fires Against Violence,” said at the Diane Peppler Resource started her new role on Sept. 11. leadership-public administration, Cairns. She said the organization Center and, for the last two years, Funding is through the Bureau of political science and business provides technical support for all served as the center’s advisor Indian Education Sovereignty in administration. 12 Michigan tribes’domestic vio- for teens on sexual violence pre- Indian Education Enhancement She returned to the Eastern lence and sexual assault program. vention, working under a Rape Program. Upper Peninsula working at the “I always had a strong connection Prevention Education grant. “I “The new Sovereignty in Lake Superior State University to Sault Tribe as my mother, worked very closely with the Education grant position focus- Admissions Office as a recruiter Sharon Portice, was an RN for Sault Tribe Advocacy Resource es on providing resources and of students from northern and the tribe for 19 years working Center in educating local students enhancements to the JKL Cultural mid-Michigan. While in that posi- at IHS, the Kincheloe clinic, and community members on their and Language Program,” Cairns tion, Cairns said she also worked and providing home health care. role in ending domestic violence said. She explained that with the Kaylynn Cairns on development of the univer- It was nice to return and work and sexual assault,” Cairns said. addition of the new JKL mid- increase opportunities for students sity’s tele-counseling program with Native communities and to Cairns and her husband, dle school building and grant to explore Anishinaabe culture opening dialogue between current develop and educate their staff Jayson, enjoy life with a small funding, Dr. Chris Gordon, the and language in a more traditional students and prospective students. and community on ways to better hobby farm in the Eastern Upper school’s culture and language environment and further develop Further, she earned a post-bac- assist their clientele.” Peninsula with their two daugh- instructor, can explore ways to the program. calaureate certificate in communi- Her position at Uniting Three ters, Maraya, 10, and Cecilya, 1. Michigan Secretary of State Anderson Memorial Dance observes Veterans Day Secretary of State Ruth Johnson reminds residents that, in honor of Veterans Day, all Secretary of State offices and the Office of the Scholarship available Great Seal will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10 and Saturday, Nov. 11. On behalf of the family let dancing in the Academy of She also encouraged people to thank veterans for their service and of Whitney-Jo Anderson, the Performing Arts studio under sacrifice. Chippewa County Community the caring direction of Luanna “I had a rare opportunity to visit our troops in the Middle East in Foundation is honored to Luxton- Armstrong. 2012 to study how to make overseas voting easier for those in the announce the availability of the The family of Whitney-Jo has military,” Johnson said. “I will never forget the sense of honor, duty annual Whitney-Jo Anderson created a legacy for their pre- and patriotism that those young men and women displayed in spite Memorial Dance Scholarship. cious angel by establishing the of the terrible conditions. We owe everyone who has ever served On April 19, 2008, the Lord Whitney-Jo Anderson Memorial this country a great debt for their service and sacrifice.” called a precious little girl’s Dance Scholarship Fund with the Given the great number of veterans who live here, Johnson name and she answered his call. Chippewa County Community unveiled a number of initiatives in support of them. A few of those Whitney-Jo was nine years old Foundation. This scholarship include: Veteran designation on driver’s licenses and state identifica- when she went to live with her will pay $350 towards dance les- tion cards; waiving road tests for veterans applying for a commercial heavenly father. sons and/or dance attire. driver license to help their transition to civilian life if they have Anyone who met Whitney- sufficient heavy truck experience in the military; and offering more Jo quickly fell in love with Applications can be picked up than two dozen military license plates that are available for veterans her strong personality and her at the Soo Theatre, Allure Dance allowing them to display their service with pride. attitude on life. She loved life Studio, Academy of Performing “Patriotism and service run deep in Michigan,” Johnson added. even though she had battled a Arts Studio or the Chippewa heart condition and cancer for County Community Foundation much of her life. Whitney-Jo’s – 511 Ashmun St. – Suite 200 greatest passion was to dance. (second floor of Huntington Roddy accorded She learned her passion for bal- Bank). Applications due Nov. 30.

AISES Esme Roddy, a senior neuro award- Collections sites announced science major at Pomona College, Sault Tribe member and granddaughter of Robert and Mollie for global Christmas project Boynton of St. Ignace, received SAULT SAINTE MARIE, Sun, Nov. 19, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sun, Nov. 19, 1 – 4 p.m. the American Indian Science and Mich. —This month, several Mon, Nov. 20, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Mon, Nov. 20, 9 – 11 a.m. Engineering Society (AISES) locations in the multi-county Saint Ignace - Glen McMillan - Lakefield Baptist Lighting the Pathway To Faculty Upper Peninsula area serve as Memorial Baptist Church Church Careers in STEM Award in drop-off sites for the Samaritan’s 219 Truckey Street 24230 County Road 98 August of 2017. The award offers Purse project, Operation Mon, Nov. 13, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Mon, Nov. 13, 4 - 7:30 p.m. a $2,250 stipend for two years Christmas Child—joining nearly Tue, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tue, Nov. 14, 4 - 7:30 p.m. and includes conference regis- 5,000 U.S. locations collecting Wed, Nov. 15, 4 - 8:30 p.m. Wed, Nov. 15, 4 - 7:30 p.m. tration and participation for the gift-filled shoeboxes for children Thu, Nov. 16, 5 – 9 p.m. Thu, Nov. 16, 4 - 7:30 p.m. AISES annual meeting. She will in need around the world. Fri, Nov. 17, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fri, Nov. 17, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. be paired with a faculty mentor During the project’s National Sat, Nov. 18, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Fri, Nov. 17, 4 - 7:30 p.m. and provided with opportunities Collection Week, Nov. 13-20, Sun, Nov. 19, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sat, Nov. 18, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to participate in skill-building, Esme intends to pursue a PhD in Sault Ste. Marie residents trans- Mon, Nov. 20, 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 Sun, Nov. 19, 2 – 4 p.m. professional-development in-per- a mental health related field and form empty shoeboxes into gifts a.m. Mon, Nov. 20, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. son programming and webinars. become university faculty. of hope filled with school sup- Rudyard - Rudyard Bible Wetmore, - Munising Baptist plies, hygiene items and fun toys. Church Church and Schools Operation Christmas Child deliv- 11124 W Main Street N 6285 Connors Road ers these shoebox gifts to children Mon, Nov. 13, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Mon, Nov. 13: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Roddy promoted to affected by war, disease, disaster, Tue, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Tue, Nov. 14: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. poverty and famine. Wed, Nov. 15, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Wed, Nov. 15: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. This year, the Upper Peninsula Thu, Nov. 16, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Wed, Nov. 15: 6 – 8 p.m. professor at U-M MI Area Team hopes to contrib- Fri, Nov. 17, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Thu, Nov. 16: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Dr. Juliette Roddy, Sault Tribe ute more than 10,000 shoebox Sat, Nov. 18, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Fri, Nov. 17: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. member and daughter of Robert gifts toward the 2017 global goal Sun, Nov. 19, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sat, Nov. 18: 8 – 10 a.m. and Mollie Boynton, was promot- of reaching 12 million children. Mon, Nov. 20, 8 – 10 a.m. Sun, Nov. 19: 8 – 10 a.m. ed to the level of professor at the Local collection sites: Manistique - First Baptist Mon, Nov. 20: 8 – 10 a.m. University of Michigan Dearborn Sault Sainte Marie - First Church To view gift suggestions, call in September of 2017. Her Church of Christ 315 Walnut Street (937) 374-0761 or visit samari- appointment is within the College 300 W Spruce Street Mon, Nov. 13, 6 – 8 p.m. tanspurse.org/occ. of Arts, Sciences and Letters Mon, Nov. 13, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tue, Nov. 14, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Participants can donate $9 where she is the current direc- Tue, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wed, Nov. 15, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. per shoebox gift online through tor of the Master’s in Criminal Wed, Nov. 15, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wed, Nov. 15, 6 – 8 p.m. “Follow Your Box” and receive Justice Program. Roddy has been Thu, Nov. 16, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thu, Nov. 16, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. a tracking label to discover its with the University of Michigan Fri, Nov. 17, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fri, Nov. 17, 4 – 8 p.m. destination. Or browse samari- Dearborn since 2005. Sat, Nov. 18, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sat, Nov. 18, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. tanspurse.org/buildonline. Page 20 Community November 10, 2017 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Sault Tribe families blessed with new babies BENSON D. BELL weighed 8 lbs., 3 oz. and was 21.25 Jennifer and Bradley Bell of inches long. Davison, Mich., announce the birth Her mother is Nicole Hennessee, of their first-born son, Benson grandmother is Krista Fountain Dean Bell. He arrived on Oct. and great-grandmother is Ruth 16, 2017. He weighed 7 pounds, Newsome. 1 ounce and was 19.25 inches in length. HARLYN M. STONEHAM Grandparents are Franklin Danielle Benton and Devin Benson and Peggy Ann of Bay Stoneham announce the birth Mills, Ellen Benson of Davison, of their daughter, Harlyn Marie Mich., and Becky and Les Bell Stoneham, born on Oct. 19, of Davison. Aunt and uncle are 2017, at 6:43 p.m. She weighed 6 Jennifer’s sister and brother-in- pounds, 2 ounces and was 19.75 law, Becky and Chad Green, of inches in length. Nashville, Tenn. Harlyn is the sister of Danielle Benton, 7, and Devin Stoneham, 5. LILYANN HENNESSEE Grandparents are James and Lilyann Hennessee was born on Dawn Lazor, Dennis Oikarinen, July 11 in Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. She Debbie Derosha and David Goit. Benson Dean Bell Lilyann Hennessee Harlyn Marie Stoneham Four generations Sault Tribe Law Enforcement Officer George Parish retires Sault Tribe Law Enforce- ment long-time Police Officer George Parish recently retired. Officer Parish’s last day of service was Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. Sault Tribe Law Enforcement (STLE) hosted a community luncheon on his last day at Kewadin Casinos in Sault Ste. Marie. Parish worked for Sault Tribe for over 32 years, the majority of which were spent in law enforcement. STLE was sad to see him retire, but very happy for him to start his next adventure. Photos by Brenda Austin

Four generations of the Lumsden family — Left to right, grandmother, Police Chief Bob Marchand wishes Officer Parish well. Lori Innes, Brimley, Mich.; granddaughter, Mia Joey Enfelis; mother, Janel Enfelis, Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.; and great-grandmother, Susie Lumsden, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Smith and Sambrano married

Board Representative Michael McKerchie, Detective Mike Pins, Board Representative Denny McKelvie, Officer Parish with Sault Tribe Chairperson Aaron Police Chief Bob Marchand and George Parish (L-R). Payment.

Congratulations to Jared and Leanne Smith Sambrano married on Oct. 15, at Sandhill Crane Vineyard. We are so proud of you both. —Love Mom and Dad! Healer availability for November Sault Ste. Marie, Nov. 1, Newberry, Nov. 6, 293-8181. 7, 14, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29; call Munising, Nov. 21, 387- Peggy Holappa at 632-0220, or 4721. Community Health at 632-5210 St. Ignace, Nov. 28, 643- for appointments. 8689.

Christin McKerchie’s name was Correction — mispelled in the brief, “Murder In the Oct. 13 issue of Win at the Juice Joint” Murder Sault Tribe Law Enforcement and the prosecutor’s office gathered with other well wishers to see Officer Awenen Nisitotung on page 11, Mystery Dinner Theater.” Parish and celebrate his years of service. November 10, 2017 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Features Page 21 Hunting sandhill cranes won’t help farmers, may hurt billion dollar birding activity By Jennifer Dale-Burton there is a better way to deal with The recently approved House crop depredation than hunting. Resolution 154 encourages the “Newly developed, non-tox- Michigan Natural Resources ic chemical seed coatings have Commission to add sandhill the potential to redirect sandhill cranes to the game species list cranes to consume insect pests and seek approval from the U.S. in corn fields and avoid the seed, Fish and Wildlife Service for a resulting in a win-win for farm- hunting season in Michigan. ers,” said Michigan Audubon The bill’s sponsor, State Rep. Executive Director Heather Good Jim Lower of Cedar Lake, says in a statement. the crane is overpopulated and if She added that hunting cranes people shoot them in the fall they in the fall would have little affect won’t eat farmer’s seedlings in on their behavior in the spring. the spring. There is also a concern that “The establishment of a hunt- Michigan “robust” population is ing season will help control the needed as a “source population” population and limit damage to help other crane populations to local farms, where corn and that are still endangered wheat plants serve as a food Sandhill cranes also add to the source for the birds,” he said in state’s economy. According to a statement following the House Michigan Seagrant, the U.S. Fish vote. The statement also claims and Wildlife Service indicated that the crane population has that wildlife watching generates a risen 9.4 percent annually over billion dollars of economic activ- the past decade and that hunting ity in Michigan every year. Photo by Joel Dinda/Flicker in other states has not affected According to the USFWS, The CraneFest in Bellevue, Mich., where people watch and photograph cranes attend an art fair, book sale, the population increase. of all the wildlife in the United and lecture series, with guided and unguided nature walks. There are only 23,000 cranes States, birds attract the larg- Analysis, Addendum to the 2011 of the 44 bird festivals held and and the Cranes, Colors, Cabernet, in Michigan, about half a million est following. In 2011, there National Survey of Fishing, planned at national wildlife ref- and Cider Festival. in the U.S., a recent success story were 47 million birdwatchers Hunting and Wildlife-Associated, uges this year. Besides economic and aesthet- in conservation. 16 and older in the United U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.) Other Michigan events include ic appreciation, the sandhill crane The Audubon Society of States, which amounts to about The Festival of the Cranes, Swan annual festivals that thousands is a bird of spiritual importance Michigan, a science-based con- 20 percent of the population. Day Festival, Eagle Festival, and of people attend as sandhill to the Anishinaabe as one of servation society, has come out (Birding in the United States: Space Coast Birding and Wildlife crane viewing events, including the people’s original clans, the against the resolution. It says A Demographic and Economic Festival are just a few examples Michigan Audubon’s “CraneFest” Jiijaag dodem. Sault Tribe Board approved October resolutions The Sault Tribe Board of Lana Causley, Bridgett Sorenson, Payment – The board stated their tions, five by unanimous vote. All amend attorney fees and costs Directors held a special meet- Anita Nelson and Aaron support for Chairperson Payment board members were present. due to the limits on attorney fee ing Oct. 17 in Sault Ste. Marie, Payment. in the role of Executive Officer Res. 2017-204: ACFS-Binogii compensation not increasing in reviewing and passing one res- Resolution 2017-203: National for the NCAI. and Tribal Foster Care FY 2017 several years and being perceived olution. Absent board members Congress of American Indians The board also met Oct. 24 in Budget Modification – The as being too low. included: Michael McKerchie, (NCAI) Support for Chairperson St. Ignace, approving 10 resolu- modification was approved for 2017-212: US v MI Negotiations a decrease in State of Michigan – Attorney Marc Slonim was monies of $237,033 and an retained to represent the tribe increase in Other Revenue monies and assist the lead counsel in the Diabetes myths vs facts for of $839.93. upcoming US v MI 2020 negoti- Res. 2017-205: ACFS – ations. General Assistance FY 2017 2017-213: Authorization to national diabetes month Budget Modification – Budget Initiate Litigation Challenging Myth: If you are overweight or fruit. “Diabetic” foods generally Using insulin to get blood glucose modification approved for an the Denial of Mandatory Trust obese, you will eventually devel- offer no special benefit. Most levels to a healthy level is a good increase in Federal BIA monies Applications - The tribe pur- op type 2 diabetes. of them still raise blood glucose thing, not a bad one. of $13,382.32. chased or entered into binding Fact: Being overweight is a levels, are usually more expen- Myth: Fruit is a healthy food. Res. 2017-206: FY 2018 options to purchase parcels of risk factor for developing this dis- sive and can also have a laxative Therefore, it is ok to eat as much Budget Document 002 (with- land in Lansing, Michigan and ease, but other risk factors such as effect if they contain sugar alco- of it as you wish. out Health Division) – Budget in New Boston, Michigan using family history, ethnicity and age hols. Fact: Fruit is a healthy food. It Document 002 totaling interest or income from the Self- also play a role. Unfortunately, Myth: People with diabetes contains fiber and lots of vitamins $6,569,545 was approved with Sufficiency Fund and, on June too many people disregard the can’t eat sweets or chocolate. and minerals. Because fruits con- $652,126 coming from Tribal 10, 2014, submitted fee to trust other risk factors for diabetes and Fact: If eaten as part of a tain carbohydrates, they do raise Support. requests to the Bureau of Indian think that weight is the only risk healthy meal plan, or combined blood glucose (also called blood Res. 2017-207: Fiscal Year Affairs requesting the Secretary factor for type 2 diabetes. Most with exercise, sweets and des- sugar) and need to be included 2018 Budget Document 004 of Interior accept the parcels into overweight people never develop serts can be eaten by people with in your meal plan. Talk to your Enterprises – This was approved trust status as mandated by the type 2 diabetes, and many people diabetes. They are no more “off dietitian about the amount, fre- for revenue of $9,897,772 and Michigan Indian Land Claims with type 2 diabetes are at a nor- limits” to people with diabetes quency and types of fruits you expenses of $9,810,813. Settlement Act (MILCSA); mal weight or only moderately than they are to people without should eat. Res. 2017-208: Fiscal and on July 24, 2017, after overweight. diabetes. The key to sweets is Under the Sault Tribe Good Year 2018 Enterprises Capital three years of costly delay, the Myth: Diabetes is not that seri- to have a very small portion and Health and Wellness in Indian Purchases Budget – A total of Bureau of Indian Affairs issued ous of a disease. save them for special occasions Country (GHWIC) and the $628,294 was approved as the a final decision denying the trust Fact: Diabetes causes more so you focus your meal on more Special Diabetes Program for Enterprises Fiscal Year 2018 requests; with the tribe finding deaths a year than breast cancer healthful foods. Indians (SDPI) grants, Sault Tribe Capital Purchases Budget. that contrary to the provisions and AIDS combined. Having dia- Myth: If you have type 2 Community Health aims to high- Res. 2017-209: Approving of MILCSA. The Chairperson betes nearly doubles your chance diabetes and your doctor says light the importance of healthy Lease Marquette Tribal and General Counsel have been of having a heart attack. The you need to start using insulin, it eating and physical activity as Community Health Center – The advised to take whatever action good news is that good diabetes means you’re failing to take care a means to reduce obesity rates, lease was approved, expiring on is necessary and appropriate to control can reduce your risks for of your diabetes properly. prevent or manage chronic dis- Oct. 31, 2018. challenge and overturn the denial diabetes complications. Fact: For most people, type 2 ease and improve overall health. Res. 2017-210: Amending Key of its June 10, 2014 trust requests Myth: People with diabetes diabetes is a progressive disease. These grants are funded through Employee Resolution 2005-199, including initiating litigation should eat special diabetic foods. When first diagnosed, many peo- the Centers for Disease Control Natural Resources Department – in the appropriate federal court Fact: A healthy meal plan for ple with type 2 diabetes can keep and Prevention (CDC) and Indian Changes to the list of “Key Team seeking an order requiring the people with diabetes is generally their blood glucose at a healthy Health Service (IHS). Members” was made to reflect Secretary of the Interior to take the same as a healthy eating for level with oral medications. But For more information, please changes made within the regula- the affected parcels of land into anyone – low in saturated and over time, the body gradually contact Sault Tribe Community tory branch of the tribe. mandatory trust status as provid- trans fat, moderate in salt and produces less and less of its own Health at (906) 632-5210. Res. 2017-211: Amending ed by MILCSA. sugar, with meals based on lean insulin, and eventually oral med- Source: American Diabetes Tribal Code Section 45.606, To view these and other res- protein, non-starchy vegetables, ications may not be enough to Association - http://www.diabe- Workers Compensation Attorney olutions in their entirety, visit whole grains, healthy fats and keep blood glucose levels normal. tes.org/ Fees – The code was changed to www.saulttribe.com Page 22 Representatives’ Reports November 10, 2017 • Win Awenen Nisitotung UnanimoUNIMOUSLYusly RE re-elected-ELECTED PRESIDENTpresident of OF United UNITED T ribesTRIBES of OF Mich. MI; LANDSLIDE NCAI VICTORY……..STILL NO STAFF!

With Little Traverse Chair Regina Gasco-Bently & Jamie Stuck, Chair of the Huron Band of Potawatomi

Ahneen, Boozho, Negee, make though my work with ishinabeg bonds with our fel- State and Inter-tribally to pro- life time Member of NCAI (I other tribes and Native organ- low leaders all Michigan tect this funding. paid for my own member- It has been an extreme- izations. I enjoy a position of Tribes such that they cast ship) I serve as the Co-Chair ly busy few months. During With Actor Adam Beach the October Unit 1 Elder respect and prominence their vote to allow me to con- of the Educational Subcom- among my peers in Indian tinue as President of UTM. mittee and Human Resources meeting, I was asked when I would have the authority as Country. This says some- Our inter-tribal unity is Committee so I can work on Chairperson returned. The thing clear about me as Chair- critical to protecting our trea- Indian health care, education, Elders here and across the person but even more about ty rights, funding, and rela- and child welfare issues. some Members of our Board. This work has great dividends Units have insisted that when tions with other levels of gov- they voted for the position of As you may recall, I ernment as it affects Indian back home in our funding and Chairperson last time, they serve as the elected Chair of watchdogging laws that oth- did so with the clear under- the Chippewa Ottawa Re- erwise renege on the “pre- standing that the Chairperson source Authority (CORA). I paid” treaty obligation to pro- perform the administrative was re-elected to this post vide, “health, education, and functions of the Tribe. unanimously. Our tribe’s ac- social welfare….for as long as the grass grows, wind I was re-elected this tions in the last year with re- blows and rivers flow”. last time with this clear un- spect to our former treaty derstanding. In the past, I team members and subse- Most recently, What amazes, other have balanced our budgets quent lost revenues of about I was so proud and tribal leaders from across the every year without cutting $300,000 proves a little heartened when I country and even our Elders services or jobs. So, some- knowledge is a dangerous was relected with a is how some Members of our thing. Forcibly removing our With Alaska Native NCAI Area VP and Alter- Board exact their jealousy to thing other than my education nate Rob Sanderson, Jr. & Clinton Lageson landslide vote to and experience explains the Conservation Committee vol- move into the posi- try to thwart my effectiveness Board’s actions to deny even unteers was so offensive, it is Child Welfare, the Indian tion of 1st Vice President for and thereby hurt our Tribe by a secretary. hard to understand how some Tuition Waiver, and funding the National Congress of not even allowing me a secre-

Our tribe does not have of our Board can possibly for programs like Low In- American Indians. Founded tary or any staff support! a federal lobbyist. This is practice the Seven Grandfa- come Heating Energy Assis- in 1944, NCAI is the largest Please remember this in the ther teaching of respect. next election which will com- amazing given we are the tant. In fact, my efforts along Native advocacy organization largest tribe East of the Mis- In addition to CORA, I with our team, secured our in the country and works col- mence in late January. In the sissippi and we have a great also was recently re-elected $450,000 allocation when the laboratively with the National meantime, I will continue to level of respect and influence unanimously as the President State previously intended to Indian Health Board, (NIHB) work hard to represent you! at the local, state, regional of the United Tribes of Mich- cut us by $350,000. Our jeal- National Indian Education Chi MeGwitch, Negee! and national levels. The rea- igan (UTM). While we have ous Board Members just can- Association (NIEA), and Na- son this is so is because of the differences with some tribes, not bring themselves to rec- tional Indian Child Welfare inroads I have been able to I have forged strong An- ognize the work I did with the Association (NICWA). As a Incredibly proud of our very own Sault Tribe Member Lori Jump for working at the National level SEXUAL HARRASSMENT to bring awareness & advocacy to domestic violence issues. Thank you Lori for your leadership. IS GENDER BASED VIOLENCE assment. Sexual harassment ment in my presence. At is gender based violence and times this has been uncom- is illegal and immoral. fortable but I am sure less so

Change your corporate than a woman having to toler- culture and change expecta- ate unwanted sexual attention tions. As the lead administra- or gender based violence.

tor in the past, I changed be- “Rule of thumb, would you havior by changing expecta- tions and stopping “shop talk" do or say it in front of your as inappropriate. Even dis- Gram, mom or sister? If tasteful humor serves to con- not, don't do or say it!” trol or dominate others by making them uncomfortable In the future, we will and is a violation of other's look back at these times and human/ civil rights so stop it. ask ourselves what the hell took so long? Be the change In the past, as just anoth- today. Change your own be- Every woman is girlfriend or friend. Are YOU ject? No other human deer employee with no formal havior and those you come in someone's daughter, mother, really okay, with them being serves to be subordinated or authority, I made my position contact with and change the sister, aunt, grandma, wife, reduced to merely a sex ob- denigrated though sexual har- known and stopped harass- world.

Call: 800-793-0660 Cell: 906-440-5937 Email: [email protected] Facebook ‘Aaron Payment’ November 10, 2017 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Representatives’ Reports Page 23 Referendum, co-captains, wage grid, insurance Great Lakes committee should the circulator has to be the one is often too steep for many tribal self. He did the same in 2012; be combined or be separate. As presenting the petitions and full members to be able to purchase. after he was made aware he usual there has been much mis- addresses are needed or they are With using co-captains, this pro- would win he showed up. So if information on social media and disqualified. There should not be cess allows those individuals the the ballots don’t seem to go his the tribal newspaper. I do think two different standards. There opportunity to fish and support way, I bet the same will be said. it is unfortunate that if the chair should also be a copy of the their families under someone Everyone is crooked in his mind. doesn’t get his way he generates resolution attached so members else’s license. The board has con- This leads to the reason that we petitions. For him to get his know what is going on. tinuously been told that co-cap- have such a lack of members on way, it will cost the tribe about What I find appalling is that tains lead to over harvesting. The our Election Committee. Many $40,000. the chair’s obsession with one fact of the matter is that there are of our team members volunteer The chair is the one who of the fishermen has hurt many only so many licenses, so wheth- and are accused of many things. ran the petitions to separate the little fishermen. The push for er a captain fishes the license Mind you, this is the same per- conservation committees. Many co-captains to cease (except or a co-captain, there is still an son who preaches the Seven of the petitions did not have under a few circumstances) effect on the fishery. The person Grandfathers, traditions and complete addresses on them and will lead to many fishermen the chair has an obsession with culture. We have no smudging his name was rubber stamped on without jobs come Dec. 31. apparently hasn’t done anything or prayers at our meetings. He sheets as the circulator but he That resolution was not on the illegal that we have been told. continuously belittles the women Bridgett Sorenson, was not the one who presented agenda in Escanaba in June, but I will be curious to see what of this tribe if they speak out Director, Unit III the petition in many instances. the chair ruled it was supposed happens when the ballots are against him or don’t vote his Many of you by this time The person presenting the peti- to be and he broke the 6-6 tie counted. I am sure you remem- way. have received a referendum tion should be the circulator. I to end co-captains. It is very ber how the tribal election went He sends harassing emails and ballot that you probably had no find it crazy that an elder of the unfortunate that he is more con- in 2016. The chair was posting text messages to our team mem- idea about. I think many people tribe who circulated two of the cerned with having two separate on Facebook during the count bers. He chased out how many who signed the petitions didn’t petition sheets had them filled committees that will not affect that the election was corrupt and non-Natives in this tribe, “White either from some that I talked out properly but the chair’s were anyone’s livelihoods but instead he was reporting it to the BIA Wednesday.” But hey, we must to. Anyway, the members shall not. Sometimes things are done broke a tie to take some people’s and the rest of the world because be talking about two different have the final say in whether on purpose to be able to place livelihoods away. the numbers weren’t as he people, or maybe just personali- they agree that the inland fishing blame on others. When a can- Captain’s licenses are very expected. Apparently too big of ties. The emperor has two faces! and hunting committee and the didate is running for the board, valuable items with a price that a coward to be at the count him- See “Sorenson Report,” pg. 25 Last month productive with a few speed bumps ELECTION REFORM The right of referendum is an Over the past year, I have essential right of the membership proposed legislation to amend to hold their respective elected the tribal Election Code to officials accountable. It has, on remove all of the unconstitu- occasion, been utilized as a politi- tional provisions that currently cal tool by elected officials (which reside in the code. In addition, is not the intent) to further their I have proposed amending individual goals. As an elected the residency requirement to: official, it is not acceptable to “establish residency prior to use your position and the tribe’s being sworn in as an elected resources, such as turning the representative of the Sault tribal paper into a campaign flyer, Tribe.” In short, if you can vote when the results of a vote do not for a position, you should also align with your objectives. be allowed to run for that same Within the confines of the position, regardless of where board meeting I voted to re-estab- DJ Hoffman you reside. While these items Above is a look at interior construction of the classrrom addition at JKL lish the original structure focused Director, Unit I have been tabled on multiple Bahweting School. The project is due to be complete in two months. on the resources of the tribe with The last month has been occasions, I am hopeful that a balance of tribal members rep- productive, albeit not without they will be addressed at the lots are in the mail and we are 30 days, the petitioner gathered resenting commercial and non its share of speed bumps and first meeting in November. nearing the end of the voting 111 signatures, 13 of which did commercial interests. On the bal- issues. As a tribe we have many In addition, I have advocated, process. Resolution 2010-276 not have complete addresses but lot, I voted without hesitation to issues to address and need to and will continue to advocate, for Establishing a Great Lakes and were still counted. If the demand APPROVE that same vote. From establish better systems and pro- sending a constitutional amend- Inland Conservation Committee and outrage from this board action my perspective, I can explain my cesses to ensure a more success- ment to the membership for term was approved by a vote of 7-4. was as great as being depicted by vote and rationale as it has been ful and productive tribe. limits. This item has also been The new committee structure the circulator, one would imagine based upon research and experi- BUDGETS tabled, or removed from the agen- (two committees) was in place for that there would be more than 111 ence. As of today not all of the da, on multiple occasions. six years, seven months and four signatures. How should you vote? That is FY18 governmental or casino BIG BEAR COMMUNITY days. There have been no con- With the 2020 Consent Decree entirely up to you! budgets have been approved. CENTER sent decrees negotiated at either negotiations on the horizon it is As we enter the holiday sea- Clearly, this is one issue that I am eagerly anticipating committee during their respective imperative that the tribe illustrate son, it is time to express our the tribe has to address in the the new layout of the Big Bear existence. that it has the systems and struc- appreciation for what we have as immediate future. We cannot focused upon our community’s The original structure which tures in place to negotiate and individuals and as a tribe. I am continue to wait until year youth with priorities such as edu- has been re-established and will manage its resources. There is one grateful and extremely apprecia- end to adopt new budgets and cation, culture and youth activi- stay established if the voters proven structure that has worked tive for the opportunity to serve should be taking a longer term ties. Hopefully, by the time this approve the referendum was and provided balance, and one the members of the tribe as an budgeting approach. I am pro- article is printed, we will have established in 1978 and was in that is derived solely of a specif- elected representative. I wish you posing to workshop the issue implemented this layout. I will place for 31 years, 11 months and ic group of tribal membership. all the best during the holidays of the budget process and time be asking for a copy to place in 10 days. This structure was heav- Fishing (whether commercial or and please remember life is pre- frames with the entire board of my December report at the next ily involved in two Great Lakes subsistence) is a tribal treaty right. cious and short. Make the most directors so that we may col- scheduled board meeting. Consent Decrees as well as one Every member has a right to qual- of it while you can and cherish lectively adopt a more efficient JKL BAHWETING SCHOOL Inland Consent Decree. ify to serve on a committee that is those who you call friends and process. The Middle School Expansion Some are out there admonish- tasked with working on protecting family. COMPRESSION has two months until completion. ing board members for merging those rights. In closing, I will continue to This issue had been placed The roof is completed and the the committees back to their I have been fortunate to serve push forward with members of the upon the last meeting agenda final wall panels are being set into original intent, which had served as an elected representative of the board who wish to be progressive. by another board member in place. Interior work with walls, our tribe historically very well. Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians. I will also continue to work with relation to the employee wage plumbing, and electrical have Ironically, there was no admon- I was also fortunate to serve as members of the board to ensure grids. At the last meeting, we commenced (see photo above) ishment when individuals chose a member of the Conservation that we become innovative in our were informed that this is “not a and we anticipate the buildings to vote against the initial split in Committee from 1997-2001 in a approach to economic diversifi- raise” and that “not all individ- heating and cooling system will 2010. There have also been alle- non-fisherman seat. I was able to cation, membership services and uals will be receiving it.” The be online before Thanksgiving. gations that I was one of the board participate in the 2000 Consent stepping out of the non progres- board wisely chose to table the Please take the time to drive by members that served in 2010 that Decree negotiations and was sive box that we appear to be con- issue as it is quite concerning and view the progress. This proj- voted to separate the committees encouraged to provide my views fined to. that any attempt to adopt a new ect is truly an example of what and now seek to reunite them. from a non-commercial perspec- Sincerely, wage grid structure should be can be accomplished when people This is false. I was not a member tive. It should be noted that during DJ Hoffman done in an equitable manner work together for a common goal of the tribal board of directors in that four-year time frame the only Cell: (906) 203-0510 that benefits ALL employees. for the benefit of the children and December 2010 when resolution board members in attendance Tribal E-mail: djhoffman@ In addition, development of a community. 2010-276 was adopted. were the two members of the saulttribe.net new grid should be done inde- REFERENDUM Clearly, the primary motive committee (Mr. Matson and Mr. Personal E-mail: djwhoff- pendently to eliminate conflicts. By now the referendum bal- for the referendum is politics. In King). [email protected] Page 24 Representatives’ Reports November 10, 2017 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Speaking out on violence against women and promises kept have implemented the Tribal Law This allocation shortage of almost The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians recommends and Order Act of 2010 (TLOA) $66 million dollars is a tragedy Chippewa Indians recommends that tribal representatives offering evidencing continued implemen- and will force thousands of vic- the implementation of a formal verbal testimony during annual tation struggles and the need for tims and their children to remain annual consultation, similar to OVW consultation not be inter- additional resources. in volatile living and custody annual consultation conducted by rupted due to time limitations. We experience the same dif- situations without access to legal the OVW, to include the publish- Conclusion: ficulty. Although the Sault Ste. relief to address continued victim- ing and distribution of an annual I did not have the necessary Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians ization. report. We make the same recom- time to provide you with the implemented Special Domestic The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of mendation for Family Violence entire testimony of my tribe. Violence Court Jurisdiction during Chippewa Indians also recom- Prevention and Services within Therefore, I will submit a writ- December 2016, our tribe can- mends the Coordinated Tribal ACF of the HHS. ten copy of the testimony, in its not utilize it because it remains Assistance Solicitation Purpose Tribal consultation is key to the entirety, to you now. unfunded. Due to the lack of des- Area #5 allow tribal nations to federal government meeting its (End of testimony. Ed. note: ignated funding, my tribe is unable apply every year. trust responsibility to the tribes. At citation footnotes removed.) to implement enhanced sentencing While it is beneficial that the the very least, an annual consulta- From time to time, I went authority allowable under TLOA, tribal governments grant program tion will serve as an opportunity “off script” and added addition- Jennifer McLeod, specifically expenses related to combines the tribal set-asides from for the federal government to learn al points. I told them this was Director, Unit I imprisonment. six other grant programs, restrict- which of its programs and ser- my third testimony with the Aaniin, Anishinaabek, I was The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of ing tribes from applying annually vices effectively impact the tribal Department of Justice (DOJ) honored once again to represent Chippewa Indians recommends a for different types of victim ser- nations and which do not. At its and each time I have offered our tribe by providing testimony funding solicitation be made avail- vice programming reduces the best, an annual consultation will to assist the DOJ in ways that to the Department of Justice. I able to include financial support existence of comprehensive tribal encourage a free flowing discus- will strengthen the relationship am very proud of the team that for imprisonment costs necessary victim service programs. Having sion between representatives of the between the DOJ and tribal makes it all possible. Christine to fully implement the Tribal Law to make critical programming federal government and the tribes. nations. I spoke that I was sin- McPherson, Juanita Bye, Jami and Order Act of 2010. decisions are life altering to the An annual reporting of needs and cere in this offer and am willing Moran, Mike McCoy, Sheila Rescission: Concerns and rec- Native American victims whom progress just makes sense. to do whatever it takes to make Berger, Sheri Mastaw, Linda ommendations tribal victim service programs Department of Health things better for tribal nations. Grosset, Meghan Starling and oth- The Administration FY2018 assist. If our tribe is funded this and Human Services (HHS): I went on to explain that tribes ers, too, worked very hard to make budget proposal recommended the year, these eligibility restrictions Concerns and recommendations are not municipalities, county or sure I had the right information permanent rescission (removal) will prevent our tribe from apply- Administration for Children state governments; we are trib- and was at the right place at the of $1.31 billion from the Crime ing for PA#5 again until FY2020. and Families al nations, and expect to have right time. The following is the Victims Fund as a deficit reduction The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe Indian Health Services (IHS) a nation-to-nation relationship testimony the TEAM put togeth- measure, even though the Victims of Chippewa Indians continues Office of Clinical and Preventative with the federal government. I er, it was powerful. The room of Crime Act statute states that to recommend new OVW grant Services (OCPS), Division of also reminded them about treaty broke into applause several times, unobligated fund amounts shall award announcements be made Behavioral Health (DBH): obligations to ALL tribal nations. because our message was direct, remain in the fund for obligation on or before June 1 of the grant Concerns and recommendations: I stated I felt it is wrong to put informed and on point. One of the in future years. solicitation year. Additionally, Extensive documentation has tribes in competition with each attendees came up to me and said: The recommendation cannot the tribe continues to recommend found inadequate victim service other for services ALL tribal “You spoke exactly what everyone stand. It feeds the impression that an analysis be conducted to programs across Indian Country. nations should be receiving. I was thinking.” that the lives of Native American determine the feasibility of grant The Domestic Violence Prevention spoke to the fact that our women Jennifer McLeod, tribal coun- victims are meaningless and its applications being submitted Initiative is no exception. The and children struggle to get the cil member impact is directly contrary to the during February of one year with Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of help they need because of trans- Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of federal trust responsibility to the a project implementation date of Chippewa Indians recommends portation issues — it could take Chippewa Indians federally recognized tribes. October 1 the following year. For increased funding be allocat- hours for them to travel by car Jennifer McLeod, n’dizh- The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of example, applicants would be per- ed to the Domestic Violence for help, but at least our tribe has nikaaz. Sault Ste. Marie Tribe Chippewa Indians urges all feder- mitted to submit a proposal during Prevention Initiative. ROADS! I stated there was some- of Chippewa Indians ndoo-deal funding streams for tribal pro- February 2018, award notification Bureau of Indian Affairs thing morally wrong with putting bendaagoz. Kina Baawaa’ting grams be exempt from rescission will be made by June 1, 2018 as (BIA): Concerns and recom- tribes that have NO ROADS and Anishinaabek Omaa go nda Onji- based upon the unique govern- to what projects will be funded for mendations NO ACCESS, in competition for kida. Wiijiiwaagwining, nda-wiij- ment-to-government relationship the start date of October 1, 2019. The U.S. Commission on Civil the same federal dollars against nokiimaayek. My name is Jennifer that exists with tribal nations. Office on Victims of Crime: Rights published a 2003 report, tribes who at least have ROADS. McLeod. As a member and as Office on Violence Against Concerns and recommendations A Quiet Crisis: Federal Funding I directly stated ALL TRIBES a leader of the Sault Ste. Marie Women (OVW) grant funding: The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of and Unmet Needs in Indian deserve PROPER resources to Tribe of Chippewa Indians, I am Concerns and recommendations Chippewa Indians recommends Country, that clearly evidenced protect our people, and the DOJ speaking on behalf of the tribe. We recommend the Legal there be an established tribal set the inequity in funding allocated needs to fix this problem. As always, my tribe and I want to Assistance for Victims - Tribal aside funding within the Crime to public safety and justice pro- Again, I could not have been work in partnership with you. Focus funding opportunity (offered Victims Fund. grams in Indian County at that more proud to be a member of Jurisdiction: Concerns and during 2014) become an annual Despite strong support for the time. During 2016, data was again our tribe. We have wonderful, car- recommendations stand-alone solicitation or become 5 percent VOCA tribal funding gathered and it is reported tribal ing and talented people working Today, victims across tribal a new Purpose Area within the set aside, a recent objection to law enforcement agencies are only together to achieve better lives for nations are without justice due to Coordinated Tribal Assistance the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of 40 percent funded and tribal courts our people. the continued jurisdictional gaps Solicitation. Chippewa Indians, as well as fed- are only six percent funded. Promises kept created by the 1978 Oliphant v. Through the continued support erally-recognized tribes across the Every year, it feels like we Speaking of “access,” I prom- Suquamish Indian Tribe decision. of OVW, our tribe has operated country, urges support for a dedi- come with our hands out, beg- ised I would hold office hours and Although the Special Domestic a Legal Assistance for Victims cated tribal set-aside in the Victims ging for money; but the truth is, have gatherings/meetings in the Violence Criminal Jurisdiction is (LAV) program for over 15 of Crime Act Fund. Currently, the federal government owes us. downstate area. I FINALLY have in place, it does not go far enough. years, of which the last three programs serving Native American When the federal government rat- a date, time and place. I will be It only applies to a narrow catego- years were funded by a “Tribal victims of violent crime from ified its treaties with the tribes, it in the Lower Level Board Room ry of intimate partners, does not Focus” legal assistance solici- 20011-2014 received less than 0.5 obligated itself to recognize tribal at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 allow prosecution of co-occurring tation that was made available percent annually from the VOCA sovereignty and to provide for the Joslyn Rd, Lake Orion, Mich., on crimes such as drug and alcohol during 2014. While 67 percent Fund. health and well-being of the tribes. Friday, Dec. 8. The building is offenses, property damages and of LAV applicants were funded The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of We held up our end of the deal, only open until 4 p.m. daily. My crimes against children. It is an during 2014, only 31 percent were Chippewa Indians recommends and now you have almost all our office hours will be from 10 a.m. atrocity that perpetrators are not funded during 2015 and only 26 funding and support for the devel- land and resources. Now, the fed- to 12 p.m. and we will have a held accountable for such offenses percent are estimated to be funded opment of Child Advocacy Centers eral government needs to hold up gathering from 2 to 4 p.m. and are left to continually prey in 2017. By December 31, 2017, within rural and underserved its end, and provide us with neces- Please call me at (906) 440- upon others. the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of areas become a national priority. sary services. 9151 if you would like to meet The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians’ legal assistance Currently, there are 795 Child The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe with me privately. If there is inter- Chippewa Indians recommends program will be forced to cease Advocacy Centers (CAC) nation- of Chippewa Indians urges the est, I will be happy to schedule jurisdictional expansion of Section operations as our tribe is one of ally. Most are out of reach of Department of Interior Bureau of “access times” again. Sometimes 904 of the Violence Against the 74 percent of applications that children living in rural areas. The Indian Affairs address the issues meeting face to face is simply bet- Women Act to include crimes of were not funded for FY2017. disparity of available CACs is of tribal program funding dispar- ter. sexual assault, stalking, sex traf- Due to award amount limita- staggering and unacceptable for ity and to meet the funding needs On a final note, I wish you all a ficking and crimes against minor tions within Coordinated Tribal our most vulnerable population. of tribal services and programs. wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. I children. Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) For instance, child victims in our Framing papers: Concerns know I have much to be thankful Tribal Law and Order Act: Purpose Area #5, the Sault Ste. tribal community must travel a and recommendations for — an amazing family, great Concerns and recommendations Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians’ minimum of three hours one-way It is recommended that framing friends and many opportunities to On May 31, 2012, the United rural and geographically iso- to obtain CAC services. Funding papers be issued within the same serve our tribe. I am blessed. States Government Accountability lated legal assistance program opportunities must be developed time restrictions as is the 120-day Shawindekaa (Many blessings), Office issued a report indicating was forced to compete with 171 to allow for the establishment minimum notification to tribes of Anishnaabe gagige 96 percent of responding tribes applicants from across the nation. of accessible CAC programs coming annual tribal consultation (Anishnaabe for always) most frequently identified limited The 2017 legal assistance for throughout Indian country whether gatherings. Jen funding as a barrier to exercising victims grant allocation was only they be tribally operated or oper- Consultation: Concerns and (906) 440-9151, JmcLeod1@ this new sentencing authority. As $34,692,492 in relation to the doc- ated with a tribe as a collaborative recommendations saulttribe.net or jennifer. of August 2017, only 11 tribes umented need of $100,532,480.94. partner. The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of [email protected] November 10, 2017 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Representatives’ Reports Page 25 Budget process needs revamping with priorities to table this for more discussion, I was kind of pleasant, still. major amounts money are needed for fear of bullying or retribution, as this is also a big-ticket item My next item to discuss is we to sustain just two areas of our that is why I made the vote that for additionl monies needed this have recently hired an “employ- nation. I did. In the end, just as predict- year and for years to come. This ee specialist” to work directly The last item I will talk about ed, the chair brought forward a amounts to millions as well. with team members on issues is the recent referendum you little over 100 signatures to mail Our tribe now sustains a $52- they have in the workplace. The received in the mail (I always out a referendum (cost is about 55 million wage budget; any Human Resources Department appreciate and invite the calls $30-40,000). There was much increase has to be additional had come with policy changes from members for an explana- debate on the way it was handled money needs and, with our mar- and we have met some of them, tion; I had many). The board and circulated but not having the ket and revenue this past year, but on an ongoing basis we still made the decision to combine proper rules in place to circulate we are really just maintaining have inconsistencies with the the Inland Committee and Great petitions, it was done the way it our own now. It’s a balancing act way things are done and this Lakes Committee again to be was done. Legal recognized there attempting to keep direct services person can help in assisting with one committee known as the were flaws that could sustain and programs to members, keep some of the nonsense you have “Conservation Committee.” argument about the authenticity staff employed with increases, to go through when it comes to This decision came like many of signatures and circulation, but keep maintenance up on all our problems in your workplace. All others and that’s with lots of since our code is weak and not lana Causley-Smith, buildings, offer health insurance of your managers and supervi- table discussion and also lots of specific it was deemed valid for Director, Unit II and protect our legal and sover- sors should have the information behind-the-scenes politics. My that flaw; and to err on the side We are in the process of eign rights. available to you for this contact position on it is this — it was of the members, I voted to send reviewing our 2018 budgets for I have many members who person. having problems as one com- it out, regardless. It was diffi- the governmental arm of the tribe. think just because we have casi- The next item is the recent mittee years ago, so we made cult but I always vote to send We have recognized (known nos that we have a lot of money. decision the board made to file a two committees. With the recent when one is brought forward. they were coming) some major To be honest, we struggle to get lawsuit with the Department of problems we have had in both the The shame is knowing there is expenses we will need to consider the funding for what we need the Interior on our land in trust inland area and commercial fish- a weak code in the process and moving into the New Year. In from the casinos every year (they denial. As everyone knows, we ing, a thought was that we have corrupting that for an outcome. our Insurance Department, we do what they can in the market have spent the last four years one committee again to work I assure you I have placed into have anticipated a certain amount and with the economy). I do working on the Lansing casino toward all of our treaty rights the board record that we need and this budget amount has not believe we can do much better, project, jumping through the and also be prepared and solid on to spend time on the issues and been met, therefore, we will need but politics and micromanaging hoops and advocating our right to items they wanted to see in the changes that need to be made to to come up with $1.8 million to bogs us down immensely. It has begin a business on our land — next consent decree in 2020. our code and laws to strengthen make this department whole and become worse through the years all for not. The denial was given I have voiced my concern them. In the end, whatever the meet budget marks. This is the and it is disheartening. I’m actu- finally. With that, we needed to in past reports on the extreme members decide on the structure first large ticket item we will ally very pleasant here because make a decision on the next step conflicts and agendas that we of the committee is what I will need to consider. it’s frustrating. I’ve supported and I fully support bringing suit hear of daily but I do want to work with and hopefully we can The second is the new “pay ever single CEO we’ve hired, forward. We have had to fight say that many items needed to prepare to conduct a solid system scale” review we had the outside I’ve been supported of their for every single thing we ever be considered and our future of with their input from that. company do on all our positions changes and expertise, but some- accomplished in Indian Country, rights need to be priority. The In closing, some good news to meet market rates. This long times this tribe is its own worst so this is no different. If we members who were part of these I would like to report is that the review came with many items to enemy. want something, we have come committees were not just kicked children’s Christmas parties are consider, one major one being These are just a couple items to know this is how it has to be off or ignored; we invited them in the works for our Unit II area. NOT all employees with receive I wanted to explain as we move done. They stalled all they could, as asked for their input with some Each year, we have volunteers an increase per their job descrip- forward with the governmental now with their outlandish claims of the concerns that had come in Hessel, DeTour, Newberry tion. About half of team member budgets, and soon we will be see- that we did not provide what to light. For everything we do and Naubinway. The dates and may receive a step grade increase; ing our casino budgets for 2018. they have asked, we clearly have there is always one side, the other locations for each will be posted some decrease and some remain Both come with major needs and provided substantial evidence of side and somewhere is the truth. on our website and advertised in the same. This will cause many limited money coming into our our case and our general counsel I made the decision because we communities. I will also have the questions as to how it is com- tribe. I still wholeheartedly do has confirmed that time and time are not fulfilling what is expected dates on my personal Facebook pleted and why only certain ones not agree with how we do our again. of our regulations and rights. I’m page when they are scheduled. received them. Many have stated budgets, as no priority is set, no I did not initially even support not blaming any one committee Please remember the veter- this was going to be a “raise” for stats on members served analyzed building in Lansing, but a ref- or group, but if we want to make an’s powwow on Nov. 11, at the workers. It is not, it is a review and no real change other than, erendum upheld the majority of things better and move forward, Kinross Recreation Center. for each position and that always same old, same old way. I’m in the board’s decision to do that, sometimes things need to change. As always, if you would like has to be remembered. We have the minority in that decision on so I respected that and supported Again, the “same ole, same ole” to meet or discuss any items, not had a complete look at our the board, so we will go another the process. I do agree we need way does not always work for our please contact me, (906) 322- positions in a very long time, so year with same way of doing it. major revenue opportunities such people or our rights. I can assure 3818, (906) 484-2954 or lcaus- this was to assist in keeping com- I guarantee you, if I had my way as the Lansing casino to sustain you that some members on those [email protected]. Baamaapii. petitive with wages and close to we would revamp the whole pro- and meet our needs as a sover- committees wanted them to be Thank you. market rates. The board did vote cess and use our limited resources eign Indian nation. I have just changed and combined, but some Lana Causley-Smith that we do have much wiser, there given two examples above where are simply too scared to speak out Sault Tribe Board of Directors From “Sorenson Report,” Page 23 There are many things that member buddies to executive posi- year. As hard as this decision will being paid. building. need to be published for the mem- tions. be, I believe that it is something Tribal members can now use The annual elder holiday meal bership to see. The fishing inves- Many of our team members that needs to be rectified. If at the Little Bear Fitness Center for will be held on Thursday, Dec. 14, tigation is one as well as the text are waiting to see if the board is some point we don’t have staff to free. Skating will also be free in Sault Ste. Marie for Units I-III. messages he sent to a team mem- going to move forward on the run our businesses or provide the again this year to anyone. The Unit III’s kids’ Christmas party ber. He preaches witch hunt every wage grids. Currently the team services to the members, we will only other thing I would like to will be held on Sunday, Dec. 10 at time he wants to protect someone. members’ wages are based off have failed our purpose. see is for members to have access the Kewadin Shores Casino from He was, after all, the supervisor 2012 market studies. The cost of Every year I talk about having to a local pool that is easier on 1 to 4 p.m. We would appreciate over the ITFAP division while implementation is a few million strategic plans in all areas and for people with joint issues to be able anyone willing to bake cakes for things were taking place. Many dollars and will not result in every the board to set priorities so the to exercise. the cakewalk. of these divisions were a mess team member seeing an increase. $17 million is used in the most I would like to thank our Times are very depressing in under his direction. He would It is based on the market so some useful manner. What are the most Community Health staff who take our workforce. Every time I run give directives to have checks positions may either have not critical services we need to have? care of our elders and homebound into team members they tell you sent to certain senators or causes increased or could have actually What are we wasting money on people. They do a great job and the struggles in their work envi- using the legislative budget. He decreased but that doesn’t mean that could be better spent in other are very kind to our people. Keep ronment. There is a lot of harass- was also the Budget Department’s the wage would be reduced in ways? We have been told all up the great work! ment and nepotism that continues supervisor so he could have them those cases. departments will have a finalized Please remember that the to plague our workplaces. I feel pay for all his travel, expenses The tribe as a whole is strug- strategic plan soon, so hopefully LIHEAP program (heating assis- terrible that nobody wants to cor- and other things in other budgets gling with keeping and recruiting in 2018 there will finally be priori- tance) is now accepting applica- rect these issues. For one thing, that nobody knew about. Just one qualified and dedicated staff. I ties. tions. We were originally told we it would be called a witch hunt, example was a board resolution am not saying wage is the only The board insurancevoted to would be getting much less fund- always out to protect someone. I passed to pay $10,000 to NCAI issue because I know it is not. retain another attorney, Mark ing and have received our grant feel like I was able to help more and the actual check was written The concerns are that spending Slonum, to help negotiate the 2020 and it was not cut nearly as much people when I was an adminis- for $50,000 so he could secure a few million dollars to rectify Consent Decree. We need to have as we were told. trative assistant than I can now. his seat on these boards. He had the wage grid issues may result the best legal team possible so we The youth sponsorship is still Things have got to change and I to sign off on every person being in cuts in other areas and also the don’t lose any more of our rights. available to pay up to $150 for will continue to be that voice! hired in the tribe. I could publish compounding effect on payroll for With the continuous rising cost those that qualify at 300 percent Thank you for all those who a novel with all the corruption in years to come. The casinos are not of insurance, we will have to look of poverty. The program will send me emails or calls. I appreci- just the last six years. Just think making more money so when they at options for the future. Whether cover senior pictures, driver’s ate your support and will always things go back to the late ’90s. have to spend more; they have to being self- insured is still our best education, sports and other extra- try my best to help. You can reach Paying off one of your good either cut capital purchases or may option will need to be decided. curricular activities. Applications me at [email protected], friends over a half million dollars. not be able to give the $17 million We are paying more money per are available on saulttribe.com [email protected] or (906) Trying to hire your past board they give to the government every year than some team members are or by calling the administration 430-0536. Page 26 Representatives’ Reports November 10, 2017 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Membership input must be consistent and fair members. Director Chase and board table? The resolution to um and they are told to resubmit Tribe member Karen Corbett. I attended the Escanaba and hire Slonim passed; I included an another form and we will let you Special presentations were done Garden meetings; some issues amendment to the resolution that talk for five minutes longer. But by Sault Tribe members Duane that have come up at the meet- Mr. Morrisett is the lead counsel when we are in Sault Ste. Marie Kinnart of Gladstone, Tony ings are invasive species (zebra going into the 2020 negotiations. for a meeting or the surrounding Grondin of St. Ignace and dis- mussels, sea lamprey, Asian carp, The tribal board gives tribal area, members are not held to tinguished guest Earl Meshigaud etc.) and the planting of invasive members input when they want their five-minute talk time. It just from the Hannahville Potawatomi fish. Other issues were more spe- you to think they care about what depends on their political allies Tribe. There was a water cer- cific to the 2000 Consent Decree you want. This resolution to hire on the board. I have watched the emony presented by Gayle about what was taken away Slonim is another example that no chair pick and choose who he Christensen and Gennie Morgan. during that negotiation and what matter what, if this board has the will allow to talk over the five Everybody enjoyed the presenta- members want to see restored. majority vote members input does minutes time frame and who he tions and the dinner that consisted At the board meeting held in not matter or goes unsolicited. will not. When this happens in of many Native dishes. The chil- St. Ignace on Oct. 24, Director The membership needs to start our community during the meet- dren enjoyed making a craft and Sorenson introduced a resolution asking the chair and board mem- ing I voice my concern immedi- taking part in the drumming and to hire another attorney, Marc bers the hard questions; don’t ately to the chairman about how singing. To everyone who attend- Darcy Morrow, Slonim, for the 2020 negotia- let them give you their political he picks and chooses who he ed, Chi miigwech! Director, Unit IV tions. This is completely different spin on it. Ask them point blank allows to speak. I have no prob- Just a reminder: Unit IV elders than the process that was done questions they must answer “yes” lem with the membership going in the Escanaba area, your meet- During the week of Oct. to hire Mr. Morrisett. The last or “no” to. The chairperson and over their five minutes at any ing place for Nov. 16 will be the 23, 2017, Mr. Morrisett of time when we did this process board are supposed to be here for meeting if all members are treat- Terrace Bay Inn, 7146 P. Rd, Morrisett, Schlosser, Jozwiak and we included tribal members to the membership. ed the same and it happens at all Gladstone, Mich., catered meal to Somerville of Seattle, Wash., our attend and question all legal Membership input has a two- meetings. start at 5:30 p.m. Hope to see you lead legal counsel hired for the counsels who were applying for hour block from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. On Monday evening, Oct. 23, there. 2020 Consent Decree, did another the position. By putting a resolu- at each regular board meeting. at the Gladstone Junior High caf- If you have any questions, feel round of community meetings for tion on the table to hire Slonim, During board meetings on the eteria over a 100 people gathered free to contact me. membership input. He went to the tribal members input was cut out Western end our membership for the Fall Feast dinner. This Thank you Marquette, Naubinway, Escanaba completely; or were a select few gets held to the five-minute talk event was organized by the new Darcy Morrow, Unit IV and Garden communities to meet able to give input and that is why time. They have even been cut Gladstone Area Schools Indian Representative, (906) 298-1888, with fishermen and community the resolution was brought to the off during their time at the podi- Education coordinator and Sault [email protected] Unit IV director updates current tribal issues Meetings were held Oct. 23 COLA increase. snow flies. community events on the tribe’s in Marquette Ramada Inn at I agree the tribe needs to fix LIHEAP heating assistance website, intranet, newspaper, 4 p.m., Oct. 24 in Naubinway wage grids, compression and ACFS was recently noti- Facebook, flyers and local Snowmobile Museum at 6 p.m., longevity issues. Another work- fied that they will receive the papers. I look forward to seeing Oct. 25 at the Escanaba Comfort shop or two is definitely needed $450,000 in LIHEAP funds for all the children’s smiling faces Suites at 1 p.m. and Oct. 25 at to review this new wage grid FY 2018. It’s still a $50,000 as they tell Santa what they want Garden Township Hall at 4:30 before it is implemented. It might reduction in funding from the for Christmas and how excited p.m. not hurt to have another outside state for the tribe’s heating pro- they get when they receive a If you couldn’t attend any of entity seasoned in compensation gram from prior years. present from Santa and his elves. these meetings and still want come in and do one so we can If you are in need of heating Reminder for elders 60 and to share your input, call Linda compare them both and then assistance and meet the program over Grossett at (906) 635-6050 and select a market based pay struc- guidelines or don’t know what Elder monthly meetings and she can get the information to ture that can be implemented for the guidelines are, call Viola dinners schedule Mr. Morriset. our workforce; with sustainabili- Neadow at (906) 341-6993 or 1 Marquette County (Unit 4 New wage grid ty. (800) 347-7137, or Heidi Coley and 5 Elders invited) — first The resolution, “Establishing Prescription mailing pro- at (906) 387-3906. Thursday of the month, Nov. 2 at Denise Chase, New Wage Grids Governmental, gram is moving forward. We The LIHEAP program opens 6 p.m., Holiday Inn, Marquette Director, Unit IV Housing and Enterprise were told that the computer Nov. 1, 2017. Manistique Unit IV Elders — Positions,” was tabled at last equipment has arrived and The Elder Heating Assistance second Wednesday of the month, 2020 Consent Decree meetings Tuesday night’s meeting. There installation will happen soon. Program opens up on Jan. 1, Nov. 8, 12 p.m., Manistique Recently, there were four were still many questions being The go-live date for all three 2018. This program has higher Tribal Center more community meetings held asked and all the information was pharmacies in Sault Ste. Marie, income guidelines. Delta County Unit IV Elders throughout the Western end to not provided to the board. Some Manistique and St. Ignace should Children’s Christmas par- — third Thursday, Nov. 16 at gather input and hear your con- of the questions being asked be announced soon. This will ties 5:30 p.m., Terrace Bay Inn, cerns regarding the 2000 Consent were can you guarantee if this be a huge benefit for the tribal The children’s Christmas located between Escanaba and Decree, which will expire in market wage grid is implemented elders who are established at one organizing and planning com- Gladstone 2020. that there will not be any cuts to of the tribal health centers to get mittee will meet within the next Any Sault Tribe elder and Letters were sent to all programs or direct services to the their RXs mailed to their homes. two weeks to set dates for our guest can attend any of the licensed commercial fishermen, membership? Can you guarantee Telemed services – Escanaba upcoming annual children’s monthly meetings listed. Please subsistence fishermen and adver- that there won’t be any future No new update other than Christmas parties. plan on attending an elder meet- tised in local papers so the mem- layoffs happening because of the the equipment was received the It takes a considerable amount ing in your area, hope to see you bership could attend one of the projected annual cost? Can the beginning of October and staff of time to plan, organize, find a there! four meetings with Mr. Morriset, tribe sustain the budget increases will have to be trained prior to venue and shop for the parties. If you need to contact me the attorney hired to represent going forward? start date. Hopefully, a start date As soon as the parties are sched- please call me at (906) 203-2471. the tribe to protect our treaty In January 2018 all employees can be announced prior to the uled the tribe’s Communications Thank you, fishing rights in 2020. will be receiving a 2.5 percent next unit report and before the department will announce the Denise Chase Making programs work with available funds budgets we have for the tribe. grants we receive, for example, in we have available to us. these reductions as they pop up. These budgets include Education, Education and USDA food pro- A large amount of time has I applaud the chairperson, board Elders Services, Cultural, Health, grams. Some we use to augment been put in by our chairperson and staff for all the work they do Housing, Law Enforcement, grants to help loosen the guide- and board with consultation at and how successful we have been Tribal Court and many other divi- lines so more members can use the state and the federal govern- in securing what we need. sions. They have cost centers like the services. A lot of the money is ments. In the current political Thank you again for all the Legal, Government Relations, used to run programs we cannot environment, we have had to e-mails and phone calls. Information Systems, Newspaper, get grants or federal dollars to fight off the attacks and the Keith Massaway, 702 Accounting, Payroll, OMB and run. Some of those are for our diminishment of our funding and Hazelton St., St. Ignace, MI hundreds more. tribal elders, youth activities and access to services. It takes a lot of 49781, [email protected], This is a mammoth budget Cultural Department. We also use education and effort to minimize (906) 643-6981 that has expenditures of nearly that money to pay debt and gov- $60 million. Most of the budget ernment expenses. Make a difference in the life of a dollars come from the federal So, as you can see, this is not government and other federal and an easy task when these budgets child: Consider becoming a foster state agencies. come up and they never fit under care or adoptive home provider Keith Massaway, Approximately $18 million the amount of money we have to Director, Unit III comes from tribally raised mon- spend and the board has to scru- Work begins again on our eys. This $18 million is divided tinize every line so we can make upon many different cost cen- all these programs work to the For further information, call ACFS at 632-5250 or budgets for the calendar year. toll free (800) 726-0093. Schedule C is the largest set of ters. We use some of it to match best of their ability with the funds November 10, 2017 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Community Page 27

Scenes from the tribe’s Gladstone fallPhotos submitted feast by Darcy Morrow On Oct. 23 at the Gladstone Tribe members Duane Kinnart of Junior High cafeteria, over 100 Gladstone and Tony Grondin of people gathered for the fall feast. St. Ignace. Gayle Christensen and This event was organized by the Gennie Morgan conducted a water new Gladstone Area Schools ceremony. Everybody enjoyed the Indian Education coordinator and presentations and the dinner that Sault Tribe member Karen Corbett. consisted of many Native dishes. There were special presentations The children enjoyed making a by and distinguished guest Earl craft and taking part in the drum- Meshigaud from the Hannahville ming and singing. To everyone Potawatomi Tribe and Sault who attended, Chi miigwech!

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