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Ziisbaakdoke Giizis • Maple Sugar Moon Official newspaper of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians March 4 • Vol. 32 No. 3 Sault Tribe employees give $14,093 to United Way

Photo by Brenda Austin Tribal Team —The Sault Tribe United Way workplace campaign committee met and finalized Sault Tribe’s 2011 campaign ac totaling $14,093. This committee works hard all year and hosts a variety of fundraisers including a bake sale and face painting at sidewalk sales and a soup and fry bread event, adding to Sault Tribe employee contributions. Pictured above are (L-R) United Way Director Tracey Laitinen, Sault Kewadin Casino’s Rachel McKechnie, Kewadin Shores Casino’s Bridgett Sorenson, Sault Tribe Payroll’s Lisa Moran, Sault Tribe Housing Authority’s Sheila Berger, Sault Tribe CFO Office’s Daraka Hudecek, Anishnabek Community and Family Services’ Teri Romano, Sault Tribe Executive Office’s Mindy Kavanaugh and United Way Campaign Co-Chair Mary Jo Barck of WMH. (Missing from the photo are Sault Tribe Health Center’s Connie Watson and Tribal Court’s Danielle Christie.) Tribe seeks approval for Two new referenda spark controversy Romulus casino SAULT STE. MARIE tling the cases caused disap- The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of In the coming months, stands to make a significant Chippewa Indians has partnered Sawruk will hold public forums profit,” McCoy said. “But he — Eligible Sault Tribe mem- pointment for most of us, the with a successful businessman throughout the Upper Peninsula is taking all of the financial bers will be asked to vote on board took actions that were in originally from Sault Ste. Marie where Sault Tribe members can risks. And if he succeeds and two more referenda in March the best interest of the tribe by on a new proposal to settle the learn more about the project. our land claim is approved in — despite the fact neither cutting our losses and protect- tribe’s unresolved Charlotte “There is no financial risk Washington, the tribe will have proposal’s outcome will have ing our limited resources.” Beach land claim by seeking to the tribe or our members complete and total control over any effect on the tribe. “I have been asked repeat- federal approval for a new under our agreement with the casino that we would devel- The referenda, which will edly why certain people would casino in the Detroit suburb of Mr. Sawruk,” said Sault Tribe op in Romulus with Mr. Sawruk cost the tribe about $40,000 want to put two more referenda Romulus. Chairman Joe McCoy. “He is as our partner. That’s how he to complete, seek to reverse to a vote of Sault Tribe mem- While winning Congress- responsible for securing all will make his profit, and it will actions by the Sault Tribe bers knowing full well our ional approval will be difficult, necessary political and legal obviously be a benefit to the Board of Directors that resulted difficult decisions to settle, and tribal leaders believe it is the approvals and for arranging tribe, too.” from two separate Circuit knowing the court cases can absolute right of tribal members financing. He is also putting up Since 2002, the tribe has Court cases involving the tribe. not be reopened by a vote of to pursue a favorable settlement all of the up-front costs. All of tried multiple times to settle the The outcomes of those court tribal members,” McCoy said. in the land claim, a dispute them.” Charlotte Beach land claim with cases cannot — under fed- “We, as tribal members, must involving the illegal taking of McCoy said members should the state and in Washington, eral, state or tribal laws — be guard and respect our right to lands from the tribe dating back not get the impression Sawruk D.C. The Bay Mills Indian undone by a vote of tribal use the referendum process to more than 150 years. Tribal is leading the project for free. Community has a similar claim members because the tribe challenge decisions made by leaders believe the tribe’s new “If he succeeds, he certainly See “Romulus,” Page 12 has signed binding settlement our elected leaders. But at the development agreement with agreements that will save hun- same time, it is wasteful of Michael Sawruk, a successful Romulus Casino Development dreds of thousands of dollars in tribal resources and an abuse developer and business owner additional legal bills and other of the referendum process to who was raised in Sault Ste. Tribal Community Meetings costs. spend $40,000 on referendum Marie, would provide signifi- “The Sault Tribe Board of elections that can’t change the cant benefits to the tribe with no March 2: Elder luncheon, Sault Ste. Marie. Presentation Directors passed resolutions responsible and cost-saving financial risks. 12 p.m., Sault Ste. Marie, by Chairman Joe McCoy, that saved the tribe literally actions the board took to pre- Sawruk has extensive experi- Nokomis-Mishomis Place. unit representatives and Mike hundreds of thousands of dol- serve the tribe’s assets.” ence in Indian gaming, having Discussion with elders after Sawruk lars by settling two cases the On March 4, the Sault Tribe successfully developed five luncheon. Presentation by March 10: Open meeting tribe had already lost or most Election Committee will mail Native casinos. Under an agree- Chairman Joe McCoy, Unit I in Newberry Tribal Center, 5 likely would have lost,” said one referendum ballot con- ment with Sawruk approved representatives pm. Presentation by Chairman Sault Tribe Chairman Joe taining two questions in one by the Sault Tribe Board of March 9: Elder luncheon, Joe McCoy, unit representa- McCoy. “Every attorney we first class envelope to each Directors on Feb. 14, he will 12 p.m., Sault Ste. Marie, tives and Mike Sawruk consulted, from our staff law- eligible Sault Tribe member. be responsible for securing all Nokomis-Mishomis Place. March 11: Elder lun- yers to our contract lawyers, Completed ballots are due project approvals and project More discussion with elders. cheon, 12 p.m., St. Ignace. advised us to settle because back to the tribe by March 25. financing. He has pledged to Presentation by Chairman Joe Discussion with elders after our chances of succeeding Members who receive ballots work with the board and all McCoy, unit representatives luncheon. Presentation by on appeal or in further litiga- are encouraged to read them members of the tribe to success- and Mike Sawruk Chairman Joe McCoy, unit tion were slim to none in both carefully before completing fully complete the settlement March 9: Open meeting, representatives and and Mike cases.” and return- process. 6 p.m. at Kewadin Casinos in Sawruk. McCoy added, “While set- See “Referenda,” Page 9 2 Notes and Notices March 4, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Cloverland offers 2011 scholarships Newspaper DAFTER, Mich.— days when it comes to financ- application by mail or for more Cloverland Electric Cooperative Applications are now avail- ing a college education,” said information call (906) 632- is a not-for-profit utility located deadlines able for Cloverland Electric Wendy Malaska, Cloverland 5181. in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Below is the Win Awenen Cooperative’s Power of Director of Marketing and One $250 scholarship will providing electricity to 42,000 Nisitotung production sched- Excellence Scholarship. The Communications. also be up for grabs at each of homes and businesses in ule for the rest of 2011. If cooperative will award one Students’ parent or legal Cloverland’s district meetings Chippewa, Delta, Mackinac, there are any questions or graduating high school senior guardian must be a member of held April 26-28. Graduating Luce and Schoolcraft counties. concerns, please don’t hesi- with a $1,500 scholarship for Cloverland Electric Cooperative high school seniors must attend The co-op maintains mem- tate to contact Jennifer Dale- use at a post-secondary institu- and receive electric service the meeting in their designated ber service centers in Dafter, Burton at (906) 632-6398, tion. As part of Cloverland’s from the cooperative. The appli- membership district with a par- DeTour, Newberry and Sault ext. 26073, or send e-mail to commitment to community edu- cant must be enrolled or plan- ent or legal guardian and com- Ste. Marie. Cloverland Electric [email protected]. cation, the co-op has awarded ning to enroll as a full-time stu- plete the “Luck of the Draw” also operates Lighthouse.Net, a more than $17,000 in scholar- dent at an accredited university, registration form available at wholly-owned subsidiary pro- ships since 2002. college or vocational/technical each location. For additional viding broadband service to the DEADLINE PUBLISH “This is a great opportunity school for the 2011 fall term. scholarship opportunities, visit Upper Peninsula. DATE DATE for our high school seniors. The application deadline www.cloverland.com. For more information, visit (Tuesdays) (Fridays) Every little bit helps these is May 2, 2011. To request an Established in 1938, www.cloverland.com. March 22...... April 1 April 26...... May 6 May 31...... June 10 Higher Education — awards and grants June 28...... July 8 Submitted by Angeline Tribe Memorial and Tributary publicly-funded community Any questions, please July 26...... Aug. 5 Boulley-Matson, Education Scholarships. The eligibility college or university for full- contact Sault Tribe Higher Aug. 23...... Sept. 2 Director criteria varies for each particu- time study for an undergraduate Education Programs at (906) Sept. 27...... Oct. 7 Fall 2010 incentive awards lar scholarship so please read degree. Students must demon- 635-7784 or send email to Oct. 25...... Nov. 4 We are inputting all grade carefully. Most scholarships are strate financial need and have a [email protected]. Nov. 29...... Dec. 9 reports received by the Jan. 31 $1,000. Students are selected FAFSA on file at their school. Miigwech. deadline and calculating the based on the quality of essay The deadline is July 1. The award amount. We will be mail- submitted. The deadline for the grant amount varies between Essay contest for Michigan NARFE ing checks directly to students 2011 Scholarship competition $300 and $500 per semester for high school by mid-March. (2010-2011 is June 1. (2011-2012 School two semesters total. (2011-2012 scholarship School Year) Year) School Year) students The Paul Davis scholarship 2011 Scholarships 2011-2012 Higher education All three programs require Describe a challenge facing application is now available. In Our website should be grants a higher education application your tribal community and how order to apply, the student must re-vamped by March 1 and The grant program assists and a W-9 taxpayer ID form on it can be met and overcome. have a family member who is will include a list of Sault students attending a Michigan file for each school year. That is the assignment for active in a Michigan National interested high school students. Active and Retired Federal The Smithsonian’s National Employee chapter. Free speaker on kids, violence Museum of the American The student making applica- Submitted by Angeline in the past year (1 in 3). Monday, April 4, from 6 to 8 Indian and Holland and Knight tion may be a child, grandchild, Boulley-Matson, Education — Being bullied in the past p.m. at the Fine Arts Center at Charitable Foundation are spon- great grandchild or stepchild. Director year (1 in 4). Lake Superior State University soring the sixth annual Young The scholarship is to help Did you know high school By the time the average in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Native Writers Essay Contest. students who may be entering students reported: child reaches age 18, they will Internationally renowned speak- Five finalists and their teach- their first year of college or — Watching more than 3 have witnessed 200,000 acts of er Lt. Colonel Dave Grossman ers will receive an all-expenses- someone in graduate school. hours a day of television on an violence and 16,000 murders will speak about the effects of paid trip to Washington, D.C., Individual scholarships are for average school day (30%). through visual media such as violent visual media on children to participate in an honor cere- the amount of $1,000. There — Playing more than 3 hours television and videogames. and teens. mony where the winner will be will be five scholarships award- of video games and/or using a Parents and community For more information, email announced and receive a $2,500 ed this year. computer for something other members are invited to attend Lisa Jo Gagliardi at the Eastern scholarship. If you would like to receive than school work on an average a free workshop, “How Our Upper Peninsula Intermediate The deadline is April 1. Visit a scholarship application or if school day (1 in 4). Kids Are Learning to Kill School District at lgagliardi@ www.nativewriters.hklaw.com you have questions, please call — Being in a physical fight and Learning to Like It,” on eup.k12.mi.us. for more information. Selden Collins, 647-2011 or Edna Henderson, 632-7806. Deadline to have applications submitted is April, 1, 2011. Names The names of late winter of moonsas early as February andvariable as with variations. in Time tonorth make early spring woods we are transition- and spring moons are highly late as May. Many places call maple sugar is also a wide- ing from a quiet thinking time Traditional medicine variable in the great north- February Bear Moon (Mukwa ranging regional event, hap- for legend telling and teach- teachings March 12 woods. In our 1836 Treaty Giizis). The longest Bear pening in March in some parts ings, to another year of new Traditional practitioner Keith Ceded territory, season changes Moon name “Makoonsaggaa- and April in others. So, Maple beginnings. Smith will speak on offerings differ from the northern most nitaawaadi-giizis” means Sugar Moon (Ziisbaakdoke At this time of year, the and feasts at the Sault Ste. boundary to the southernmost “When the Bear Cubs are Giizis) will be named region- bear is having her babies in Marie Tribal Health Center boundary. Born Moon.” The month of ally. her den while she still sleeps. auditorium on Saturday, March Spring spawning runs of March is known in some areas Here we call January A hard crust is forming on top 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. important fish depend on the as Hard Crust on the Snow “Manidoo Giizis,” February of the snow that can bear our Food offered, please bring rivers and tributaries in which Moon (Onaabani Giizis) or “Mukwa Giizis,” and March weight. We are getting ready food to share. All are welcome. they run. Sucker Fish Moon Snowshoe Breaking Moon “Ziisbaakdoke Giizis.” for our sugar camps and look- For (Namebini Giizis) could be (Bebookwedaagimegiizis), Between late winter and ing forward to getting out. We questions, start feeling energetic — even call Peggy Hemenway or ject to editing and are not to exceed viewed online at www.saulttribe. though spring is a spiritual Win Awenen 400 words. Unsigned submissions com beginning on its publishing time, it’s also a physical time. Laura Collins are not accepted. date. at 632-5200. Nisitotung Please note the distribution date Subscriptions: The official newspaper of the when submitting event informa- The regular rate is $18 per year, Nominations sought for LSSU Sault Ste. Marie Tribe tion for our community calendar. $11 for senior citizens and $30 of Chippewa Indians. Submissions can be mailed, faxed to Canada. Please call for other annual Outstanding Native or e-mailed. The distribution date foreign countries. Subscribe by March 4, 2011 is the earliest the newspaper can sending your name and mailing Ziisbaakdoke Giizis American Student Award arrive in the seven-county service address to the address below with Maple Sugar Moon The Native American activities they participate in on area. your check or money order made Vol. 32, No. 3 Student Organization of LSSU or off campus, tribal affiliation Win Awenen Nisitotung is funded out to the Sault Ste. 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All submissions are printed Oh-weh-nin Nis-toe-tuhng” E-mail: saulttribenews@ explaining why the candidate The deadline for nominations at the discretion of the editor, sub- Visit us online: This issue can be saulttribe.net is an outstanding student, any is Friday, March 11. March 4, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News 3 Kewadin casinos, Sault Tribe offices participate in recycling program By Brenda austin Willis. SAULT STE. MARIE, A plan has been initiated Mich. — In 2008 the Sault by Purchasing to increase the Tribe Board of Directors signed amount of recycled products a resolution making the tribe the tribe uses and purchases. and its entities responsible For instance the tribe purchases for recycling and a committee copier paper with recyclable was formed with Purchasing content and the remanufactured Director Bradley Pringle ink and toner purchases are serving as its chairman. The almost 100 percent recycled by Recycling Committee devel- a local vendor. oped policy and procedure Sault Tribe Fisheries is bene- guidelines, work instructions for fiting from recycled fry oil from employees and a recycling pick the casino. The oil is collected up schedule. in their original five-gallon con- In 2010 the tribe sold their tainers and used by tribal fisher- Purchasing Director paper, plastic and magazine ies to make bio diesel. A local Bradley Pringle recycling material to local ven- vendor, Sanamax, pays the tribe dors at the going market rate, Products the tribe has been .04 a pound for leftover fry oil which fluctuated from .00 to most successful at recycling not used by fisheries. .03 per pound, generating an include: office waste – shred- The committee has initiated income of about $700 from ded and un-shredded paper, many projects including a suc- what would otherwise have magazines, newspapers, card- cessful negotiation with Waste been thrown out with the trash. board and plastic; glass and Management in 2010 that elimi- Currently recycling efforts plastic liquor bottles, four-foot nated fuel surcharges, envi- are concentrated in the Sault fluorescent light bulbs; used fry ronmental fees and collection Ste. Marie community includ- oil from the casinos; used laser costs were froze for 16 months, ing the tribes administration toner cartridges, electronics and reducing the tribe’s monthly complex, Tribal Health Center, unbroken glass containers. waste collection bill by about Northern Hospitality, Chippewa Not all recycling is free. The $5,500. “Waste Management Service and Supply, Midjim tribe is charged for recycling has been an excellent partner and the Sault fluorescent bulbs for our waste and recycling and St. Ignace and some electron- needs and we look forward Kewadin ics. to working with them in the Casinos. The Other tribal future,” Pringle said. Christmas, programs par- If you are a tribal employee Hessel and ticipating in the or Sault Tribe member and Manistique recycling effort would like to learn more about casinos are not are: motor pool, recycling within the tribe, located close judicial building, contact Purchasing Director enough to a Bradley Pringle at (906) 635- Big Bear, elder Photos by Brenda Austin recycling facil- center, human 7035 ext. 53063 or by email at: Stephanie Payment with the tribe’s MIS Department recycling some ity to make it resources, execu- [email protected]. old plastic coffee containers. economical to tive host Kewadin recycle at this Casino, Northern time. Pringle Rewards, Group said, “Our recy- Tours, Convention cling program is effective and Sales, Purchasing, mail room, efficient – a lot of our recycling Kewadin Accounting, Kewadin can be done economically.” Marketing, ACFS, Enrollment Recycling efforts have more and Sault Tribe Construction. than doubled since the programs Pringle said the goal of the initiation. program is to lighten the tribe’s WANTED Tribal members who may be interested in joining the Sault Tribe The tribe’s two casinos recy- waste footprint and become cle between 16- to 20-tons of more environmentally respon- Housing Board of Commission/Utility Authority Commission. cardboard a month, the equiva- sible. lent of about 12 full dumpsters. The committee meets at Housing two openings on the Commission and because these vacancies “That is money that doesn’t least bi-monthly to review have existed for several months, Housing is able to fill the seats with any go into the compactor that we ongoing projects and discuss interested tribal member no matter what unit they reside. The Commis- would have had to pay $55 a the possibility of new projects. sion meets once a month on the third Monday of the month. ton to get rid of,” said Pringle. Members of the Recycling “Currently we pay $90 a month Committee are: Bradley Pringle, Must be 18 years of age; for each cardboard recycling Joe McKerchie, Michelle container, but even with this Live in any of the five Units ; Bouschor, Kristi Harwood, Bill Do not need to be a resident of Housing; cost we have saved about $110 Connolly, Kathie Brosemer, in waste charges for every two John Cleary, Mindy Kavenaugh, However, residents are eligible to sit on tons of cardboard we recycle.” Rachel Mckechnie and Barb the Commission.

High schoolers get free This is a volunteer position; Lunch is provided to Commissioners; admission and t-shirt at Mileage is paid at federal levels. Ann Arbor powwow Some of the duties associated with the position are: ANN ARBOR — The 39th Alexandria Cadotte, Andrew T. Approving policies for Housing/Utility Authority Annual Dance for Mother Cadotte and Seann Smith. Hearing tenant grievances Earth Powwow will be held Native high schoolers who Reviewing and approving budgets for Housing/Utility Authority on March 19 and 20 at Saline are interested in attending are Middle School in Saline, Mich, eligible to receive a voucher just south of Ann Arbor. The in the mail for free admission You must submit a letter of intent with three letters of recommendation powwow is sponsored by and will get a free t-shirt if they from tribal members. These documents can be sent to The Housing the Native American Student visit the U of M admissions Authority, 154 Parkside Drive, Kincheloe, MI 49788. If you have any Association at the University of table at the event. For more Michigan and community mem- information, please visit www. questions please contact Sheila Berger at (906) 495-5555. bers, including tribal members umich.edu/~powwow/index. Rachel Derusha, Rayna Caskey, html or call (734) 408-1581.

1/4 page: 3 x 7 = 21 x $85 = $178.50 4 News March 4, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Large part of fall 2010 2 percent contributions went to educational programs and area schools By Brenda Austin opportunity has been beneficial SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. to the residents and students of — Last fall the Sault Tribe paid our area. out $379,854 in 2 percent slot Pickford Public Schools machine revenues across its welding program received a seven-county service area. Most shot in the arm with $5,243 of those funds went to edu- that, according to industrial arts cational programs and school teacher Larry Warner, made all renovations. the difference in the program One of the larger projects being able to start its first year was the renovation of Munising off with some new equipment. Elementary School for which “The tribe’s donation got us the tribe donated $21,750. started,” Warner said. “When I Superintendent Barbara Hase started here five years ago we said the elementary school was had two welders about 30 years formerly a middle and high old and no metal work classes school. In order to accom- being offered to students. This modate young children from has given the kids an avenue to preschool to grade six, some excel in.” The start-up program bathrooms and a cafeteria had has a class of 10 enrolled stu- to be added on the lower floor. dents this year. Additionally, the locker rooms North Star Public School are in the process of receiving a Academy in Marquette was the facelift with the installation of recipient of $5,000 for a unique North Star Public School Academy in Marquette was the recipient of $5,000 for a unique Internet-based all new lockers. Internet-based fitness program. fitness program. About 125 students participate in the program each morning before heading back to Hase said the student popu- School Superintendent Karen their classrooms for a nutritious breakfast. lation is about 400 including the Anderson said a professional preschool program, with a 25 fitness trainer - who also hap- percent Native American popu- pens to be an elementary school lation. teacher - leads the kindergarten Sault Area High School to sixth grade students in an received $17,207 towards a interactive fitness program each new scoreboard for the swim morning for 25 minutes. A 25- team and an additional $6,111 foot image of the fitness trainer that was used to purchase sup- is projected onto the wall and plies and computers for the she can also see the students as swim team. Sault Area Schools they do their workout. Athletic Director Tony Haller About 125 students partici- said the new scoreboard was pate in the program and then a tremendous upgrade for the head back to their classrooms school’s pool. “Without the help for a nutritious breakfast. of the tribe and the 2 percent Anderson said one surprise side money they afforded us, we cer- benefit was the number of kids tainly couldn’t have done it,” he eating breakfast every morning said. In addition to computers has tripled. and pool supplies, the addition- According to Anderson the al $6,111 went toward paying tribe’s donation paid for about for bleachers and software to a quarter of the projects cost. help run the swim meets. With a high Native American There are 55 swimmers population and a number of at on the high school team and risk students, Anderson said 200 on the Sault Aquatics the school is doing everything Competitive Team, comprised it can to bring them a healthy of younger swimmers from lifestyle and get them used to Professor Gary Johnson and LSSU Model United Nations students outside Crawford Hall on the LSSU the Sault and outlying areas, living that way. campus shortly before leaving for the 2010 conference at the University of Wisconsin, River Falls. LSSU all using the high school pool. received $11,611 in 2 percent funding to help host this years event. Nine schools in Units IV With a number of swimmers and V of the tribe’s service being Sault Tribe members, for its program “Get Them event — Mary Robinson, the April 7-10 on the campus of area received 2 percent fund- Haller said that he can’t thank Outdoors.” The tribe’s donation former president and the first LSSU. ing for their Title VII Indian the board of directors enough went towards the purchase of woman president of Ireland. Rudyard Schools Public Education programming. for supporting their program. 25 snowshoes. Keith Shearer, Robinson is also the UN High Library received $12,900, and Negaunee Public Schools, Another program that ben- administrator, said the kids Commissioner of Human according to Librarian Donna Ishpeming Public Schools, efited from the tribe’s 2 per- have been learning snowshoe- Rights and was awarded the Porterfield, will use the 2 per- Gladstone Area Schools, Rapid cent donations was Newberry ing techniques and go on walks Presidential Medal of Freedom cent funds to support the pur- River Public Schools, Escanaba Elementary, which received around the school’s property. by President Obama. chase of periodicals, materials Area Schools, Manistique $500 to purchase a much need- The snowshoes are proudly Johnson said they are expect- and supplies. Area Schools and Big Bay ed data projector. According to displayed on the main wall in ing students and faculty from A new section will be added De Noc School each received School Principal Meg Hobbs, the school with a painted mural 16 or 17 colleges and universi- to the library to provide mate- $3,000, while Munising Public the projector is used by con- behind them depicting children ties from North Dakota, South rial, books and other media Schools, received $7,000 necting it to a teacher’s laptop snowshoeing. Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, to assist community members and Marquette Area Public computer. It can be used for “The 2 percent money is Ontario Canada and Michigan. addicted to gambling. The Schools $10,000. Additionally, doing research on the Internet really appreciated and well About 340 students will be rep- current section dedicated to Schoolcraft County MSU or live video streaming, and used. It is money that you don’t resenting 70 countries that are Native American studies will Extension received $3,401 students can watch educational count on and when it comes members of the United Nations. be updated and new materials for community baskets, JKL videos streamed through their available we are able to do Johnson said 250 seats on health topics will be made Bahweting Anishnabe Public local Intramural School District. something very special with it,” would be made available to the available. Porterfield said that School Academy received Hobbs said that with the cur- Shearer said. public on a first-come basis library patrons will also soon $2,500 for its Young Wildcat rent economic crises and budget Lake Superior State for Mary Robinson’s keynote have access to downloadable program and Nah Tah Wahsh issues the way they are, that it University received $11,611 address. One of the issues digital audio books and ebooks Public School in Hannahville is a privilege for the school to in 2 percent funding towards Robinson is most noted for, seven days a week, 24 hours a received $22,500 for its Willow have the new equipment. The an Arrowhead Model United according to Johnson, is her day. Creek Building. elementary school is home to Nations conference it will be support for the rights of indige- The Rudyard Schools Public The tribe distributes 2 per- about 780 students in grades K- hosting this April. According to nous peoples all over the world. Library is located on one end of cent payments twice annually 12, 135 of which are recognized Professor of Political Science, “The 2 percent monies from the school building but offers and has disbursed over $31 mil- as being Native American. Gary Johnson, who is also the Sault Tribe helped us get the public a separate entrance lion in the EUP since 1993. For An elementary school geared the conference organizer, the this speaker that we would not and complete use of the library. information on how to apply towards environmental teach- tribe’s donation is allowing otherwise have been able to “A school-public combina- for 2 percent funding contact ings, Three Lakes Academy him to invite a very special afford,” he said. tion library is unique today,” Candace Blocher at (906) 635- in Curtis received $5,000 keynote speaker to this years The conference will be held Porterfield said. “We feel this 6050. March 4, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News 5 Coalition acting against prescription drug All are invited to help abuse in Chippewa County save lives and curb crime By Rick Smith port of a mutually beneficial A variety of professionals, end, it is one of the few where officials, parents and college participation by all concerned is students in Chippewa County sought. are meeting and working One Sault Tribe member, together as a group, developing wife and mother who attended plans to spread awareness and a meeting of the group with her address an array of other com- husband in January said she ponents surrounding the dangers now feels involved with the of prescription drug abuse. community in a way that will Growing misuse of prescrip- help her family, friends and fel- tion drugs in the county is low residents. Further, she said evident in climbing emergency the meetings have proven to be room treatments and deaths in quite interesting and hopes to recent years. Some interested see more people coming to take officials in neighboring coun- part. ties are watching the group and The group is experienc- its proceedings, indicating they, ing gradual growth, from nine too, must come to terms with people beginning last October similar developments. to about 70 in January. Chippewa County Prosecutor Anyone interested in learn- Brian Peppler said about 200 ing more about the group emergency room treatments may contact Karen Senkus of now take place each year for the Chippewa County Health prescription drug overdoses Photo by Rick Smith Department at 253-3103 and, last year, five young peo- Seen here at a meeting in January at Lake Superior State University are some of the working or ksenkus@chippewahd. ple under 23 years of age died groups discussing issues involved in addressing rising prescription drug abuse in Chippewa com, Jessica Gillotte of the from overdoses. In January, one County. The county prosecutor, Brian Peppler (standing) speaks with one of the groups which Sault Tribe ACFS Child person died from an overdose includes Sault Tribe personnel. Attendees at the meeting consisted of area professionals, officials, Advocacy Center at 632-4001 of prescription drugs. parents and college students. All county residents are welcomed to participate in the meetings. or [email protected], the Professionals in the group “We’re looking for solu- the group is currently focused establishment of a drug court Chippewa County Prosecutor’s come from health and social tions,” said Peppler. “We have on prevention and expanding based on the Sault Tribe model Office at 635-6342. A way to services, law enforcement, the conversation started.” And public awareness of the magni- and drug dependency recovery. connect with others interested judicial offices and other rep- all county residents are invited tude of prescription drug abuse While the coalition repre- in the movement is by logging resentatives serving Chippewa to hear and be heard at the in the county. Other facets sents another instance where onto Facebook and searching County and the Sault Ste. Marie meetings. include developing law enforce- mainstream and tribal agencies for Chippewa County Against Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Peppler said the direction of ment protocols and procedures, are working together in sup- Abusing Prescription Drugs. Congressman Benishek meets Sault Tribe

Photos by Rick Smith and Brenda Austin U.S. Congressional Representative Dan Benishek recently visited the new St. Ignace health facility and met more tribal representatives in Sault Ste. Marie. Above left in St. Ignace, (Left to right) Sault Tribe Rural Health Program Manager Marlene Glaesmann, Unit III representatives Patrick Rickley and Keith Massaway, Benishek and Sault Tribe Health Department Director Bonnie Culfa. In Sault Ste. Marie, (Left to right) Congressional aid Dan Blough, Laura Bouschor, Unit I Representative Bernard Bouschor, Vice Chairwoman Lana Causley, Benishek, Sault Tribe Government Relations Director Mike McCoy, Chairman Joe McCoy, Lead Counsel Tom Dorwin, Jean Massaway and Massaway. LSSU seeks high schoolers for geology excursion For the second year, Lake to the Black Hills of South “The GRANITE experience college,” said Alex Pink, one Applications and more Superior State University will Dakota. Students will learn provides a strong background of the participants. “The trip information about the program take high school students on a geology field skills and use for participants wanting to exceeded my expectations. may be obtained on the web two-week summer geoscience computers and other technol- enroll in a university-level Every day that I thought was at www.nac.lssu.edu/geology/ program that will include a ogy to study geologically inter- geoscience program,” said Paul the best day so far was sur- main. variety of important and inter- esting sites, many with special Kelso Ph.D., LSSU geology passed by the next. I truly can- Students may also contact esting sites of geologic and significance to American professor and program director. not express in words the beauty Kelso at 635-2158 or pkelso@ Native American significance Indians. “They learn how their lives and of the landscape we saw.” lssu.edu, or Native American across the northern United In 2010, 11 students vis- their communities are affected Besides Kelso, the students Center Director Stephanie States. The program particular- ited the Mississippi River, by geology and gain hands-on were accompanied by Brimley Sabatine at 635-6664 or email ly seeks participation of Native Pipestone in Minnesota., science experience.” Schools math/science teacher [email protected]. American students in the 10th Devil’s Tower in Wyoming, Students in the 2010 pro- Chris Whealy, Whitefish In addition to the website, and 11th grades. and Bear Butte, Badlands and gram camped out in tents for Township Schools teacher/ applications are available at Geological Reasoning and Black Hills of South Dakota. most of the trip, slept under principle/superintendent and Brimley High School, Rudyard Natives Investigating the Earth In the Black Hills, students the stars in South Dakota, LSSU alumnus Nate Beelen, High School, Sault Area (GRANITE), features geol- visited the Crazy Horse monu- panned for gold, explored the and LSSU geology student Liz High School and Whitefish ogy instructors, high school ment, Mt. Rushmore, caves and upper reaches of the mighty Goetz. Township Community Schools. teachers and American Indian a variety of other sites. Mississippi River and saw a “The students were very Mail, e-mail or fax complet- experts guiding students on All travel expenses, lodging, great variety of beautiful coun- hard-working and had posi- ed applications by March 15 a two-week field trip tenta- and meal costs are covered by try. For some, it stimulated tive attitudes,” said Whealy. to the LSSU Native American tively scheduled for July 7-21. a grant from National Science their interest in studying natu- “I do believe all involved had Center, 650 W. Easterday Ave., Participants will study, hike, Foundation. This year’s itiner- ral science in college. a unique experience being Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., 49783. and camp in many beautiful ary features many of the same “It definitely confirmed my exposed to the geology and the Email [email protected] or locations from Sault Ste Marie stops. interest in studying geology in Native culture of the region.” fax 635-2848. 6 News March 4, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Kids learn lessons at winter survival camp By Lori Gambardella, kit containing waterproof matches, Culture Department string, a knife, a magnesium strip The Mary Murray Culture Camp and lunch. The youth led the way in held its first winter survival camp of finding a site, gathering natural supplies 2011 this January. The camp had 32 and designing and constructing their participants, eight of them joining from shelters. Three of the four shelter fires the Escanaba Youth Education and were started with flint and the groups Activities Program. cooked their lunches at the shelters. Friday night began with a talking When the teams came inside, they circle and then the group identified the were greeted with warm new socks and camp rules for the weekend. Dinner and cups of hot cocoa. The day concluded the movie, Snow Dogs, helped wind with a group discussion on personal down the evening. The morning started experiences about the day’s events. with a presentation on cold weather Each team chose an individual from survival and hypothermia by Sault Tribe their group who they felt was the most conservation officers Sam Gardner helpful: Katie DesArmo from the Polar and Allen TenEyck. The presentation Bears, Holly Mathias from the Wolves, provided extremely useful information Robert Broeders from Wiigwaas, and that could save lives. Did you know Courtney Mathias from Sasquatch. By that cotton should not be worn in cold a show of hands, the Polar Bears were Graz Shipman and Jim Ailing (L-R) at Ailing’s shelter for the Sasquatch Group. weather conditions because if it gets voted as the group with the best shelter. wet, it dries very slowly? The Mary Murray Culture Camp Afterward, the camp participants split staff would like to say g’tchi miigwech into four groups, each choosing a name to the Sault Tribe conservation officers for their group. They chose “Wiigwaas,” and all the families and children for “Wolves,” “Sasquatch” and “Polar helping make the winter survival camp Bears.” Teams geared up and went out educational, safe and fun. A special in the frigid temperatures of -17°F with appreciation to Lacey Reyne Ailing for high spirits, excitement and a survival her wonderful cooking.

Pictured above are some members of the Polar Bear Group (L-R), Maggie Gaus, Rita Devoy, Katie DesArmo, Jesse Bowen, Lori Gambardella and Abbi Lovin. Pictured at left is the Wiigwaas Group (L-R): Christopher Jones, Nathan Webber, Brendan Shipman, Robert Broeders and Graz Shipman. Elders, youth host traditional seasonal feast

Photos by Connie Watson FEAST — Sault Tribe Traditional Foods Grant Program, Youth Education and Activities, and language class had a traditional feast in January. Tribal elders assist- ed and taught tribal youth different ways to cook and prepare venison and whitefish. Community members gathered to share the feast, hear the Ojibwe language, and enjoy stories of the past. Left, Jill King, Jasmine Williams and Rita Devoy (L-R) pre- pare fry bread, venison and blueberries and whitefish. Above, Kendra Becker; Cheryl Flowers; Edye Nichols (L-R) working on feast foods. March 4, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News 7 Kewadin Casinos sponsors pond hockey By Brenda Austin this machine we just scrape the ice until ST. IGNACE, Mich. — Kewadin it’s smooth,” he said. The games are Casinos was the main sponsor of one four-on-four hockey with no goalies of the largest pond hockey tourna- and are played on the all-natural ice of ments in North America, and the largest Lake Huron’s Moran Bay overlooking in Michigan — the Labatt Blue U.P. Mackinac Island. Pond Hockey Championship held in St. As part of the U.P. Pond Hockey Ignace Feb. 18-20. Kewadin Casinos Championship weekend, Detroit Red donated $7,500 to the three-day event. Wings alumni played an exhibition This year’s championship drew game Feb. 18 at the Little Bear East Ice between 1,200 and 1,400 players from Arena, sponsored the past three years by 40 states and brought in over 2,400 Kewadin Casinos. Tournament games spectators a day. In its fifth year, the began late Friday morning and ended pond hockey games are a fundraising Saturday about 6 p.m. Sunday morning effort for local youth hockey programs were the finals and award presentations. and special events. Kewadin Shores Casino General Mark Sposito, chair of the St. Ignace Manager Steve Sprecker, said, “We like Events Committee and a board member to donate money to local communities of the St. Ignace Visitors Bureau, said to support activities and hopefully we the tournament brings in about $60,000 create a win-win situation by doing annually, which is then split by a couple that. We look forward to the tournament of local organizations. James DeKeyser, every year, it brings a lot of people into president of the St. Ignace Visitors Photo by Brenda Austin the area.” Bureau and owner of the Super 8 Motel Left: Shores Casino General Manager Steve Sprecker, James DeKeyser, president of Kewadin Casinos COO Tony Goetz in St. Ignace, said that having Kewadin the St. Ignace Visitors Bureau, Mark Sposito, chair of the St. Ignace Events Committee said a lot of local businesses work Casinos as their main sponsor is “huge.” and a board member of the St. Ignace Visitors Bureau and Kewadin Casino COO Tony together on the event and all benefit “We appreciate the casino’s sponsor- Goetz. from it. “We are really leading the way ship, not just with the pond hockey but each of the 160 teams were guaranteed the ice on the 30 “wild ice” rinks. in the community in stepping up and in everything they do for us,” DeKeyser to play at least three games. Players DeKeyser said the purchase of the sponsoring these events that benefit said. ranged in age from 21 to over 70. zamboni has cut out the work of 30-40 everybody in the community,” he added. With both men’s and women’s divi- Three years ago the tournament volunteers and countless hours of flood- “This is just one of the big events that sions, including a novice division, purchased a used Zamboni to smooth ing the ice to make it smooth. “With Kewadin Casinos sponsors.” Community Radio Act poses possibilities By Rick Smith important to them and to voice information during local emer- Broadcasters after certain pro- Both chambers of the U.S. their views. Furthermore, such gencies. tections for commercial radio Congress recently passed the stations could contribute to The legislation was pushed interests were negotiated. Local Community Radio Act strengthening communities, by advocate groups, such as at the end of 2010. President training students interested in the Prometheus Radio Project, Barack Obama signed the bill telecommunications careers and and gained the approval of into law on Jan. 4, it relaxes providing a source to turn to for the National Association of the regulations and broadens the scope of licensing for non- profit, low power, FM radio broadcasting stations. The new Former Police Chief law creates opportunities for thousands of component groups in communities and millions of ty programming. This important Paquin in federal prison individuals in populaces across law eliminates the unnecessary Former despite the fact she had left the on hold, Paquin admitted his the country to acquire relatively restrictions that kept these local Sault Tribe job to become a full-time stu- wrongdoing in the criminal inexpensive licensing to operate stations off the air in cities Police Chief dent teacher, Tribal leaders said. case. With the criminal case radio stations to serve specific and towns across the country Fred Paquin “Fred was a trusted Tribal ended, the tribe entered into group interests. . . . the FCC will take swift is now serv- official who held a position a settlement to pay Paquin According to findings action to open the dial to new ing time of significant authority and $18,000 to cover the contract disclosed in the legislation, low-power radio stations and in federal respect, yet he admitted that he before it was invalidated. This the Federal Communication the valuable local service they prison after defrauded the federal govern- amount represents a small por- Commission (FCC) seeks to provide.” admitting ment and the tribe,” said Sault tion of his accrued vacation “create opportunities for new Full power FM broadcasts he misused Fred Paquin Tribe Chairman Joe McCoy. and sick time. Had the tribe not voices on the air waves and to can cover radial areas of 20 to federal funds “He is now serving prison time terminated the contract, Paquin allow local groups, including 50 miles distant from transmit- awarded to the Tribal Police for those crimes. It is one of the would have been paid more schools, churches and other ting antennas, depending on Department between 2002 and saddest chapters in Sault Tribe than $200,000 more over the community-based organiza- power, terrain, equipment and 2008. history, one we all regret and life of the agreement. In addi- tions, to provide programming configuration. Low power FM Federal prosecutors said are pleased to put in the past.” tion, had the tribe not entered responsive to local community stations broadcast over areas of Paquin admitted to obtaining Federal prosecutors began into the settlement, attorneys needs and interests.” about 3 to 5 miles from anten- false and fictitious purchase investigating Paquin in early cautioned Paquin would Under the recently enacted nas, once again depending invoices to divert grant funds 2008. The Sault Tribe put likely sue to collect far more law, as an example, Sault Tribe on the same elements for full to accounts held by various Paquin on indefinite suspen- than the settlement amount. The or interested members could power stations. vendors without any oversight sion pending the outcome of the settlement saved the tribe thou- become licensed to operate In addition to supporting the and in complete violation of the investigation in October 2008. sands of dollars in additional non-profit, low-power radio new regulations for low power grant terms. Federal officials Paquin had a valid and legal fees, affirmed the tribe’s stations for the purpose of pro- stations, the FCC has initiatives, said Paquin also funneled fed- binding employment contract right to terminate the agree- viding timely dissemination resources and publications spe- eral taxpayer dollars into “slush with the tribe when he was ment, resolved any ambiguity of a wide variety of important cifically in support of improv- funds” that only he knew about suspended. The tribe filed a about whether the tribe had the news, information and programs ing radio and other forms of and controlled. Prosecutors civil lawsuit in October 2008 to right to put Paquin on suspen- of specific interest to members telecommunications in Indian said he used grant funds to invalidate the contract and seek sion and avoided a possible that has historically been long Country. purchase an ATV that was to reimbursement of any funds he higher judgment in the case. neglected on mainstream radio. Prior to the passage of the be used for a charitable raffle, may have improperly received. Paquin was sentenced to one Individual stations could be Local Community Radio Act, but told people he purchased Over a year later, federal prose- year and one day in federal pris- licensed for every area with a licensing for low power FM the ATV with his own money. cutors formerly charged Paquin on and ordered to pay $231,000 significant population of Sault stations were often severely He also admitted that he used with the crimes. As a result of in restitution, followed by two Tribe members. restricted by mandated gaps credits at one vendor to help the federal charges being filed, years of probation. He is lodged “The Local Community between commercial radio sta- finance his son-in-law’s lease of the judge in the tribe’s civil in the U.S. Penitentiary-Canaan, Radio Act signed by President tion frequencies. a vehicle and that he purchased lawsuit against Paquin stopped a high-security prison in north- Obama is a big win for radio The Prometheus Radio sporting items for his personal the case, which is a standard eastern Pennsylvania which also listeners,” said FCC Chairman Project notes the new law use. action to give him the oppor- has a minimum security work Julius Genachowski in a state- enables local coverage of infor- Paquin also defrauded the tunity to defend himself in the camp. His current projected ment about the enactment. mation from vantage points not Sault Tribe by maintaining his criminal case without having to release date is Nov. 30 of this “Low power FM stations are available elsewhere, it gives daughter as a full-time employ- deal with the civil case at the year, which reflects credit for small, but they make a giant local groups and individuals ee of the Sault Tribe Police same time. time he may receive under the contribution to local communi- platforms to learn about issues Department for almost a year While the tribe’s case was federal “good time” system. 8 News March 4, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung VA expands outreach to a b h d ea ch HEMLOCKTEFCOATR American Indian veterans NRIHSERFRSAIIRA IRATSLAIUUPMEAI New office to serve as advocate for AERALRBGTNCRIIS tribal veteraNs RIVPEYANAAOIILK WASHINGTON, D.C. – The the full range of VA programs, of Indian Affairs and, most TPEADRJARELFFNY Department of Veterans Affairs as befits their service to our recently, the Bureau of Indian SARNPASREKLTING announced the creation of a new nation.” Education. INAMNOYIPEEERTT Office of Tribal Government Although VA has long pro- She will oversee a six- Relations to ensure the more vided benefits to veterans in person office responsible for RCWOODRYMTCEELH than 200,000 military veterans tribal lands, the new office will “establishing, maintaining and IARROPUAETTWDIA who are American Indians, further strengthen and expand coordinating a nation-to-nation, Alaska Natives and Native that relationship. federal-tribal relationship.” TKNEMMPATLASNOW Hawaiians receive the VA ben- Stephanie Elaine Birdwell, SEIAXLOOTEKCUBO efits they have earned. an enrolled member of AECHEESECLOTHRR “There is a long, distin- the Cherokee Nation from guished tradition of military ser- Oklahoma, has been selected RPENANABUSHETEC vice among tribal peoples,” said as the office’s first director, Secretary of Veterans Affairs according to the release. A Eric K. Shinseki in a recent former social worker, she has ACHE GIFT SNOWSHOE news release. “VA is committed spent nearly 15 years working BARK HEMLOCK SPRING to providing these veterans with on tribal issues with the Bureau BOIL ICE STIR BUCKET JAR STRAIN CAMP KETTLE SUGAR CANDY LOOT SUN VA publishes final rules CARRY MAPLE SWEET CHEESECLOTH MOOM SYRUP COLLECT MORE TAP CROW NANABUSH TEA to aid veterans exposed to CRUST NICE TEMPERATURE EVAPORATE PANCAKE THAW EXERCISE PATH THUNDER Agent Orange in Korea FAMILY SAP TRAIL WASHINGTON, D.C.– demilitarized zone in which with covered service in Korea FIRE SKY TREE Veterans exposed to herbicides herbicides were applied. who have medical conditions FRESH SLED WOOD while serving along the Previously, VA recognized that may be related to Agent FUN SNOW YUM demilitarized zone in Korea will that Agent Orange exposure Orange to submit their have an easier path to access could only be conceded applications for access to VA quality health care and benefits to veterans who served in health care and compensation as under a Department of Veterans certain units along the Korean soon as possible so the agency Paquin’s 2011 workshops Affairs (VA) final regulation demilitarized zone between can begin processing their Porcupine quill box— Aug. 16 and 23, 9 a.m. to 4 that will expand the dates when April 1968 and July 1969. claims. Mondays, July 12, 19 and 26 p.m. (Two full days.) Six-sided illnesses caused by herbicide In practical terms, eligible Individuals can go to from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All mate- birchbark basket sewn with exposure can be presumed to be veterans who have specific www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/AO/ rials provided; bring your own sweetgrass and embellished related to Agent Orange. illnesses VA presumes to claimherbicide to get a more lunch. Learn the basics of quill- with pine cones. All materi- Under the final regulation be associated with herbicide complete understanding of how work. $100 als provided. Bring your own recently published in the federal exposure do not have to prove to file a claim for presumptive Dreamcatcher —Monday, lunch. $100 register, VA will presume an association between their conditions related to herbicide Aug. 2, 9 a.m. to noon. Weave To register, send your check herbicide exposure for any illness and their military service. exposure, as well as what a dreamcatcher web onto red or money order for full amount veteran who served between This “presumption” simplifies evidence is needed by VA to willow and embellish with a payable to Ron Paquin, 2433 April 1, 1968, and Aug. 31, and speeds up the application make a decision about disability feather and beads. All materials Polish Line Rd., Cheboygan MI 1971, in a unit determined process for benefits and ensures compensation or survivors provided; bring your own lunch 49721. by VA and the Department of that Veterans receive the bene- benefits. if you are taking both classes on Your reservation is con- Defense to have operated in fits they deserve. this day. $25 firmed only upon receipt of an area in or near the Korean The VA encourages veterans Necklace—Monday, Aug. 2, your payment. First-come, 1 to 4 p.m. Necklace made with first-served. Classes fill quickly. porcupine quills, beads, fish Should Ron Paquin have to vertebrae and an antler carved cancel for any reason, he will Paquin DVD, booklet on building feather. All materials provided; refund your total amount. All bring your own lunch if you are classes will be at his home. birch bark canoes now available taking both classes on this day. Please include your name, By Rick Smith Making a Contemporary Ojibwa $25 address, phone and email with Lessons on building Birch Bark Canoe — Wiigwaas Blueberry basket—Mondays, your payment. birch bark canoes by Sault Jiimaan. In addition to showing Tribe member Ron Paquin construction highlights, the are available on DVD and accompanying booklet contains New intellectual property come with a 33-page booklet an educational children’s highlighting steps in the Anishinaabe language activity. protection brochure released construction process. The DVD and booklet sets WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Indian and Alaskan According to the Chippewa are available for purchase at the Indian Arts and Crafts Board Native artists and artisans. County Historical Society, Chippewa County Historical (IACB), an agency of the U.S. Intellectual property pro- Paquin demonstrated Society at 115 Ashmun St. in Department of the Interior, tection is important to every construction techniques Sault Ste. Marie, the River of has released a new intel- business, including American while building a traditional History Museum at 531 Ashmun lectual property rights pro- Indian and Alaskan Native birch bark canoe at the Sault St. in the Sault, via mail at tection brochure, created in artists, and this brochure will History Fest in 2009. Paquin Ron’s Honest Canoe, 2433 collaboration with the United help teach artists and artisans is a noted craftsman of Polish Line Rd., Cheboygan, MI States Patent and Trademark how they can protect their traditional and contemporary 48721 or email at mmpaquin@ chippewa county Historical Office (USPTO), and entitled, intellectual property, economic Anishinaabe arts. Thanks to charter.net. society vice President and “Introduction to Intellectual livelihood and cultural heri- grants through the society Those interested in acquiring bayliss Public library assistant Property for American Indian tage. from the Michigan Council copies from the society or the director susan James displays and Alaskan Native Artists.” For copies of the brochure, for Arts and Cultural Affairs copies of the rob Paquin dvd museum should call before The brochure provides an contact the IACB toll free and the Sault Ste. Marie Chase and booklet on building birch visiting due to seasonal introduction to the various at (888) 278-3253, or email S. Osborne Historic Trust, a bark canoes. fluctuations in hours of intellectual property rights [email protected]. video production company the History Fest and produced operation. The society can be protections — trademarks, The brochure can also be recorded the construction an instructional DVD, Ron reached at (906) 635-7082, the copyright, design patents, viewed on the IACB’s website process Paquin employed at Paquin’s Honest Canoe — museum number is 632-1999. trade secrets — afforded to at www.iacb.doi.gov. March 4, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News 9

Meety ennifer ale urton State Senator Howard Walker B J D -B Walker thinks tribal partici- a portion of the revenue derived Republican 37th District pation in the compact would be from the 4 cent sales tax to State Senator Howard Walker’s valuable to both the tribes and Travel Michigan for the express main concern seems to be the compact. “Tribes throughout purpose of tourism marketing a healthy environment and the Great Lakes and Canada and promotion, making the cam- economy. Walker is working on provide the continuity we need,” paign sustainable. Although he a new compact similar to the he said. thinks the governor supports the Great Lakes Water Compact The senator is comfortable concept, Walker thinks it will that would keep out new exotic working with tribes and accepts only last three to four years. invaders. At the same time, he treaty rights and gaming. As a state representative, introduced Senate Resolution His entire district — Antrim, Walker once chaired the DNR 7 to support Attorney General Charlevoix, Cheboygan, budget, and now he serves Bill Schuette’s lawsuit to per- Chippewa, Emmet, Grand on the Natural Resources manently close the waterways Traverse, Mackinac and Presque Appropriations Subcommittee between the Mississippi River Isle counties — lies within the as its vice chair. One of his pri- and the Great Lakes to keep out 1836 Treaty Ceded territory. The orities is to keep the cormorant the Asian carp. implementation of treaty rights population in check. The popu- “A resolution represents the has been ongoing for decades, lation of the sometimes-native will, the interest, of the legisla- Photo by Jennifer Dale-Burton Walker said. bird is “out of whack” and Sen. Walker chats with JKL Bahweting School Curriculum Director ture,” said Walker. “Although it “These issues have been needs control, he said. And, now Carolyn Dale and technology teacher Vincent Gross during a visit doesn’t carry the weight of law, through the highest courts in that control measures have been to the Sault last fall. it sends a strong message.” the land and we are a country in place, perch are starting to Res. 7 is out of committee, “We have an interest in pro- 2015, and that’s too late. “It’s of laws,” he added. “The rights come back and this is beneficial headed to the full state Senate. tecting the Great Lakes from simple. Close the locks until exist.” to both the environment and the If approved, the resolution will a threat that could cripple the a more permanent solution is Walker further sees the con- economy. go through the same process in ecosystem and a fishing industry found,” Walker said. “It’s a mat- sent decrees and other agree- Walker is on another stand- the House, after which it will valued at $8 billion, and, really, ter of millions versus billions.” ments as a framework for the ing committee — Energy and be sent to U.S. Senators Levin cripple our way of life,” he said. A project Walker is just tribes and state to work together Technology — and he is very and Stabenow and the rest of The Army Corps of Engin- embarking on is the develop- on natural resource issues. interested in all sorts of new Congress. eers is conducting a study until ment of a Great Lakes exotic “There is an understanding that energy. “Michigan imports $20 species compact similar to the both governments value the billion in electricity every year. Great Lakes Water Compact; in resources, have mutual respect We are sending all of that out of State Representative Districts this case to protect the Lakes for the resource and for working the state,” he said. “Keeping that from invasive species the way together,” he said. money in the state at Michigan the water compact protects the Tribal gaming is up to the facilities would make a huge lakes from water diversions. He tribes. He does recognize that economic impact.” is interested in involving all the some people have a gambling Walker sits on Michigan’s states, provinces, Indian tribes problem and sees that the tribes Appropriations and Energy and First Nations of the Great address that with educational and Technology Standing Lakes along with other stake- programs. “It’s a good enhance- Committees. His Appropriation holders. He thinks getting the ment for Michigan tourism,” he Subcommittees are DEQ; DNR; shippers onboard will be more added. Higher Education; and K-12, likely with consistent regula- Another measure that will School Aid and Education. He tions across the lakes. All of the help Michigan’s economy is can be contacted at his Lansing states have different standards the Pure Michigan campaign. address, District 37 State right now, he said, and making Walker recently introduced a bill Senator Howard Walker, P.O. them all the same should be of to make Pure Michigan perma- Box 30036, Lansing, MI 48909- value to the shipping industry. nent. Senate Bill 143 dedicates 7536, (517) 373-2413. State Senate Districts Michigan reps of Sault Tribe service area Governor Rick Snyder P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Michigan 48909 District 107 Representative Frank Foster (517) 373-3400 S-1486 House Office Building Northern Michigan Office P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, MI 48909 1504 West Washington, Suite B, Marquette, MI (517) 373-2629 49855 (906) 228-2850 District 108 Representative Edward McBroom P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, MI 48933 District 37 State Senator Howard Walker (517) 373-0156 P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI 48909-7536 (517) 373-2413 District 109 Representative Steven Lindberg P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, MI 48909-7514 District 38 State Senator Tom Casperson (517) 373-0498 P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI 48909-7536 (517) 373-7840 March 4 referenda ballots due back March 25 From “Referendum, Page 1 man and key employees. The by law to put $1.2 million in After the criminal case against and avoided a possible higher ing them. Members who have referendum seeks to overturn cash into an escrow account Paquin ended, the tribe agreed judgment in the case. questions about the referenda the settlement of $295,000 the controlled by the court to cover to end its civil case by entering McCoy said tribal leaders are encouraged to contact their tribe’s legal team negotiated as fees and other costs associated into a settlement to pay Paquin are going to examine reforms unit board representatives. full and final settlement of the with the appeal. While many are $18,000. This amount repre- that will protect the members’ Both referendums deal with matter, which was approved by disappointed about losing the sents a small portion of his right to referendum while recent resolutions approved the Circuit Court and a major- case, tribal leaders determined accrued vacation and sick time. ensuring the tribe is able to do by the Sault Tribe Board of ity of the Sault Tribe Board of the additional costs would have Had the tribe not termi- business in an efficient manner. Directors following settlements Directors. placed a significant burden on nated the contract, Paquin “We must always, as tribal in cases involving the tribe. One The lawsuit was filed by tribal budgets when the chanc- would have been paid roughly members, have the right and referendum seeks to overturn the tribe in an effort to recover es of winning on appeal were $200,000 more over the life ability to use the referendum to Resolution 2010-292, the other about $2.66 million. Emmett slim. of the agreement. In addition, challenge decisions that can be Resolution 2011-09. County Circuit Judge Charles Resolution 2010-292 had the tribe not entered into changed,” he said. “But people Resolution 2011-09 approved Johnson and a Chippewa approved a settlement payout the settlement, attorneys cau- who have their own political the final settlement of a six- County jury ruled against the of $18,000 to former Sault tioned Paquin would likely sue agendas should not be able to year legal battle, which the tribe and in favor of the other Tribe Police Chief Fred Paquin, to collect far more than the waste scarce tribal resources tribe lost in Circuit Court. After defendants in November 2010. who is now serving time in settlement amount. The settle- on referenda that are irrelevant losing the case and to avoid Five of the tribe’s attorneys, federal prison after admit- ment saved the tribe thousands and waste tribal funds. This at least $1.2 million in likely including its staff lawyers, ting he misused federal funds of dollars in additional legal money could be used for many additional legal costs that would examined the case and set the awarded to the Tribal Police fees, affirmed the tribe’s right other tribal services that could have resulted from an appeal, tribe’s odds of winning on Department between 2002 and to terminate the agreement, directly impact our members. the Sault Tribe agreed to settle appeal very low. Most alarming, 2008. In 2008 the tribe sued resolved any ambiguity about Using the referendum process the so-called “7 + 2” lawsuit if the tribe had appealed, the Paquin and asked the court to whether the tribe had the right like this is simply wasteful and against a former tribal chair- tribe would have been required void his employment contract. to put Paquin on suspension, an abuse of our rights.” 10 News March 4, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Keel delivers 2011 State of Indian Nations Address By Rick Smith remarked. He said historians economic development, by tap- Keel called for the federal In the annual State of Indian may call it what they will, but, ping into expanding potential government to “clear the way” Nations Address, National “Whatever it is called, it brings resources, such as renewable and for American Indian nations Congress of American Indians us closer than ever to the true energy resources and electronic to continue the work needed in President Jefferson Keel said Constitutional relationship communications. He also cited building their own communi- tribes are experiencing the between the United States and a huge potential in investing in ties. beginning of a new era in inter- Indian nations.” high quality care and education “Toss a stone into the governmental relationships Progress by the federal gov- of the younger generations from water and the ripples are felt bringing them strength and ernment on behalf of Indian inception to college or job train- far away,” said Keel. “In the growth across the land. Country is also contributing to ing programs. same way, the decisions before “We expect that in years to the development of the new era. Other challenges include us today will be felt in tribal come — in seven generations Keel called the passages and resolving the Supreme Court life for seven generations and — our children’s children will enactments of the Tribal Law decision in the Carcieri case beyond.” look back and say, ‘This was and Order Act and the Indian that threatens the restoration of A transcript of the speech the moment when the future of Health Care Improvement tribal lands and, in some cases, can be viewed in its entirety at Indian Country changed for- Act as monumental achieve- hinders economic development. www.ncai.org. ever,’” he said. ments. Indian Country is fur- Keel reported that bipartisan State ther encouraged, he said, by achievements in Washington, the settlements of the Cobell President’s budget D.C., benefiting tribal nations is of litigation over federal failure not only making Indian Country in Indian revenue management itself stronger, but creating and the Keepseagle lawsuit over strengthens pensions stronger relationships between I N D I a N discrimination against American WASHINGTON, D.C. san budget review groups, the tribes and the United States. Indian farmers. — President Obama’s proposal, Simpson-Bowles Commission, Citing actions of the federal NatIONS Looking at the present as which for the first time would and the Domenici-Rivlin government, such as the periods have worked hard to demon- it leads into the future, Keel allow the Pension Benefit Commission, have recommend- of Indian relocation and termi- strate the capacity for self-gov- said American Indians must Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) ed that the PBGC’s premiums nation, allotments, reorganiza- ernance that can achieve self- remain resilient and keep the to set its own premiums, will be raised again. The President’s tion and promises, Keel said the sufficiency and contribute well spirit to “see every challenge help strengthen the pension safe- proposal was designed to allow federal government historically to the United States as a whole. as an opportunity.” He encour- ty net, said PBGC Director Josh premium increases that are fairer defined relations with Indians. “This new era is defined aged indigenous nations to set Gotbaum in a recent release. to the business community and But the redefined relationship is by what we, as Indian nations, upon lingering challenges, such The proposal, contained in encourage preservation of pen- powered by tribal nations that choose to do for ourselves,” he as fostering employment and the President’s fiscal year 2012 sion plans. budget, would allow the PBGC “The question is not if to set its own premiums based or when premiums will be on the financial health of the increased, but how it is done,” Batchewana First Nation Chief premium payer and the circum- said Gotbaum in the release. stances of the individual plan. “What the President proposes Historically, Congress has raised is a better and fairer approach Dean Sayers re-elected PBGC premiums by legislation, than raising premiums across the BATCHEWANA FIRST Ojibways Rankin Reserve 15D, Sewell and Vernon Syrette. but has generally not taken the board and forcing responsible NATION — After seven long Goulais Bay Reserve 15A, The chief will propose the individual circumstances of dif- companies to subsidize those hours of counting ballots Obadjiwan Reserve 15E and first meeting date for the new ferent company sponsors into that are not.” Feb. 4, Batchewana First Whitefish Island 15. council. account. As a result, financially In addition to the two bipar- Nation’s 2011 election results Top Councilor Harvey For more information, sound companies are forced to tisan commissions, the U.S. are in. Chief Dean Sayers Bell received 354 votes. Also contact Alexandra Syrette, subsidize those that are not. Government Accountability was re-elected with 406 elected to the council were Communications coordinator, The new pension insurance Office and the Congressional votes to running opponent Councilors Gregory Agawa, Batchewana First Nation, proposal was modeled on the Budget Office have all recog- Joe Corbiere’s 306 votes, Trudy R. Boyer, Dorothy (705) 759-0914, ext. 207, deposit insurance system oper- nized that the premiums and according to press release from Gingras, Robert (Gary) communications@batchewana. ated by the Federal Deposit premium structure under cur- Batchewana First Nation of Gingras, Gary Roach Jr., Peter ca. Insurance Corporation (FDIC). rent law are seriously flawed, The FDIC has, for two decades, according to the release. The set its own premiums based on Debt Reduction Task Force of White House unveils new initiatives the circumstances and risks of the Bipartisan Policy Center sug- By Rick Smith to tell the gang at the White individual banks. It implemented gested that the PBGC be given United States citizens are House how to get things done? its most recent premium struc- the same authority to adjust pre- invited to take advantage of a The White House now has an ture only after several years of miums as exercised by the FDIC new entrepreneurial support online direct line for you called careful study, and consultation and by governmental pension partnership, become White Advise the Advisor where you with the business community, insurers in the United Kingdom, House advisors, or both. can connect with some of the labor, and other stakeholders. Germany and Japan. The White House recently president’s senior staff advisors. The PBGC would be required to The PBGC is a federal corpo- launched the Startup America Each week, one of the staff undertake a similar process prior ration that guarantees payment Partnership initiative to promote to work toward a sharp increase members will post a short video to implementing any changes. of basic pension benefits earned high-growth entrepreneurship in the numbers and successes of at www.whitehouse.gov/advise Furthermore, any changes by 44 million American workers across the country. High-growth American entrepreneurs. in which he or she will speak would be required to be phased and retirees participating in over is defined by the partnership The partnership seeks to about what they are working in over a period of years. In 27,500 private-sector defined as double-digit growth for a achieve its goals by identifying on at the White House and addition, the PBGC would be benefit pension plans. The agen- sustained period of time — for sources of help willing to com- you’ll have the opportunity to directed to set premiums to cy receives no funds from gen- example, 20 percent growth for mit funding or other assets to give them your advice about avoid increases when the econo- eral tax revenues and never has. five consecutive years. starting or growing enterprises. those issues. After as much my is weak. Operations are financed entirely Leaders of innovative busi- Much more can be learned of the feedback has been read The PBGC has never by insurance premiums paid by ness, education and philanthrop- about the initiative at www. as possible, a summary of the received taxpayer funds. To help companies that sponsor pension ic organizations have formed an startupamericapartnership.org. responses will be posted a few the agency meet its obligations, plans and from the assets and independent, non-profit alliance Have you ever wanted days later. Congress has repeatedly raised recoveries on behalf of plans that U.S. DOL upgrades online help portal premiums. At least two biparti- have been assumed by PBGC. WASHINGTON, D.C. — ployment insurance claimants to place.” The U.S. Department of Labor individuals who have exhausted The portal offers information has upgraded its re-employment their unemployment benefits and guidance related to such web portal to provide access to and those seeking to change varied topics as food stamps, assistance beyond career and careers. the Low Income Home Energy job searches, according to a “Being laid off is devastat- Assistance Program, continu- recent DOL release. The www. ing. It cuts off an individual’s, ing health insurance cover- careeronestop.org/reemploy- and often a family’s, income. It age under the Consolidated ment site now offers a single also affects virtually every other Omnibus Budget Reconciliation source for information on jobs, critical aspect of daily life,” Act (COBRA), the Temporary career training, unemployment said Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Assistance for Needy Families benefits and assistance with Solis in the release. “This newly program, credit counseling, necessities such as food, hous- revamped site streamlines the avoiding foreclosure and pur- ing, health care and utility pay- daunting task of finding infor- suing education and training, ments. mation about everything from according to the release. The resources will prove career support to government In addition, visitors may useful to everyone from recent- benefits. It brings all of this search for both federal and state ly laid-off workers and unem- information together in one resources. March 4, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News 11 Author’s first full-length novel debuts in Sault Author Noelle Sangster’s hasn’t tried some kind of diet- ful and brilliant children that Perfect Body “great story tell- first full-length novel was hot ing for one reason or another.” God has blessed me with,” she ing” and “an absolute must off the press in February. A While staying true to the seri- added. read.” freelancer for years, Sangster ousness of the subject, Sangster Sangster left the Sault in Book World of downtown had a story idea whose time had manages to give a real, heartfelt 1990, moving from the Sault to Sault Ste. Marie is hosting come. A Perfect Body is about and humorous perspective of South Carolina to Arizona. the signing of A Perfect Body two lifelong best friends who, how we view ourselves and oth- Like many writers in their Saturday, March 19, from 1 to by trial and error, are deter- ers. early lives, she has a lot of 4 p.m. Also planned for March mined to stay focused on their A Sault Tribe member, experience under her belt doing 2011 are book signing events in quest for a perfect body. Sangster was born and raised everything but writing. Marquette, Michigan. Signings “This one has been in my in Sault Ste. Marie. Most of her “I’ve done everything from for April will be in Traverse mind for awhile,” she said. “I family still resides here, includ- waiting tables to building hous- City and Mount Pleasant in had to get it onto the page.” ing her mother and step-father, es and all the in betweens.” she Michigan as well as Phoenix Many readers can relate Frank and Diane Naccarato, said “I spent the last 10 years in and Tucson in Arizona. to Sangster’s characters and sisters, Holly Haapala and real estate.” A Perfect Body is cur- their preoccupation with crazy Stephanie Sabatine, and her But Sangster always came rently available at www. diets and body image, she said. brother ,Jim Roy. Her father and back to writing and in 1997 she NoelleSangster.com, partici- “Although my characters are Sangster said, “Dieting and step-mother, Bill and Patti Roy, began her writing career as a pating Book World stores and completely fictional, it’s amaz- weight management is a multi reside in Menominee, Mich. freelancer. She came home last on Amazon.com. Check the ing how much of the story million dollar industry, as well “Many of my cousins, aunts June to finish her novel and is website for book signing, sales they’ve seemingly written on as a very serious health subject. and uncles are in the area as already at work on her second. outlet updates, workshops and their own.” I’ve never met anyone who well. And I have three beauti- Reviewers have called A other available titles.

Photo by Jennifer Dale-Burton Uniting Three Fires Against Violence staff — Trainer Bea Jackson, outreach coordina- Photo by Brenda Austin tor Anita Sherman, Executive Director Kellie LaVictor and resource center cordinator ANNUAL TRADITION — Every year at JKL Bahweting School, kids build a snowsnake Dulcey Garber — at the recent UTFAV open house at 531 Ashmun in the Sault. run and compete against one another to see who can make the longest toss. 12 News March 4, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung

Whitesnake Tickets to see ’80s rock tickets on sale MarchIdol, Foreigner, Lynch Mob) 1 band Whitesnake are now on and bassist Michael Devin sale. The band, including origi- (Lynch Mob, Kenny Wayne nal founding member David Shepherd). Coverdale, will perform in “Nothing delights me the DreamMakers Theater at more than teamwork,” says Kewadin Casinos on Aug. 26 at Coverdale, “And this band feels 7 p.m. Tickets are $54. perfect. I have an inspiring The band’s new album, writing partnership with Doug Forevermore, will be released who is based on friendship and March 25. It was recorded, pro- mutual respect and a shared duced and mixed by legendary vision for what we feel should singer/songwriter and founder be Whitesnake. There is the David Coverdale, guitarist and added bonus of a great sense co-writer Doug Aldrich and of fun within this band which I Michael McIntyre at Snakebyte cannot wait to share with audi- Studios and Grumblenott ences on the road.” Studios & Villas in Lake Tahoe, The album also features Nev. (with additional work former Whitesnake keyboardist at Casa Dala, Sherman Oaks, Timothy Drury, and a special Calif.) Forevermore draws guest appearance by Jasper effortlessly from Whitesnake’s Coverdale, son of David. sensational past while cutting “I am blessed with two new, dynamic teeth to show the David Coverdale’s hometown, resides within. Photo by Ash Newell astonishing children,” beams future which lies ahead. and then Redcar, Teesside, from “It’s about when I met my fect Whitesnake song for me. It Coverdale, “And this seems to “It has all the classic where a brave 21-year-old sing- wife, Cindy...” he explained, has all the elements I enjoy.” be a family affair, with my wife Whitesnake flavors, but it is er/songwriter answered a music “And the lyric ‘something in Indeed, for those who have featured in the first video, as very much it’s own beast,” said press ad to become the new your smile was so inviting, wondered what Coverdale has well as Jasper. He would wan- Coverdale, bristling with pride. singer for Deep Purple in 1973. something in your eyes told me been up to, Forevermore is your der down while we were record- “I always say that Whitesnake Coverdale went on to form to stay, something in your touch insider’s guide. “You really ing and add some stuff here and albums are one large fam- Whitesnake in 1977, and thus electrified me,’ because it was can know aspects of who I am there, a bit of percussion on the ily, that the songs share a began a journey that has taken exactly like that. When we held through my lyrics and through swamp mix of ‘Whipping Boy common bloodline, and with him from the heavy blues rock hands for the first time, it was my songs,” said Coverdale, Blues’, a bit of singing, and it Forevermore you can hear all of the late ’70s “Lovehunter” simply electrifying. And I think, “Because most of the songs are was great fun!” the relatives mixing effortlessly and “Come an’ Get It” era well, I hope, that most of us diaries, snapshots from particu- Fun, energy, drive and pas- in the room.” through to the explosive hard have enjoyed such memorable, lar episodes from my life expe- sion remain at the forefront of Tickets can be purchased rock reincarnation of the ’Snake electric moments in our lives. It rience. I’m not one to dwell on Whitesnake’s ethos, and for online at www.kewadin.com, in sound with 1987’s self-titled still resonates...” the past, but I do like to remem- Coverdale it would be impossi- person at the casino’s box office mega-million-selling smash-hit There is also the mighty ber it fondly when I can.” ble to continue without possess- at Kewadin Sault, or by calling album. and monstrous title track, “Forevermore” is the fruit ing bags of the stuff. “I don’t (800) KEWADIN. Forevermore forges an “Forevermore” a bombastic, of perhaps Whitesnake’s think I could be here without From the hip-shaking, blues- immediate rapport with the epic ballad which encapsulates most cohesive teamwork yet, having a root passion for this, fuelled stomper “Steal Your listener both musically and lyri- Whitesnake for Coverdale. Coverdale having put together a and for life in general. I am for- Heart Away,” to the beauti- cally, Coverdale continuing to “It’s a love song, but it’s band which has the perfect bal- tunate that caravans of camels fully-crafted, classic “Snake find empathy with the audience one about reflecting on every- ance of talent and temperament. deliver wondrous blessings to balladry” of “Easier Said as he weaves his way through thing I’ve been through in my Guitarists Doug Aldrich (ex- my doorstep to charge me up Than Done,” there is indeed a all the classic elements of love life and how it has all been a Dio) and Reb Beech (Winger) everyday.” he beams. clear lineage running through and romance. The first video preparation for me so I could came onboard for Whitesnake’s It makes “Forevermore” not Whitesnake’s body of work. from Forevermore, “Love Will realize and appreciate what I 25th anniversary back in 2003, just a statement of now but a Its roots lie in Saltburn-by-the- Set You Free,” is a shining have going for me now is very and they have been joined by ‘Snake statement of intent. Sea, North Yorkshire, England, example of the romantic that special and precious. It’s a per- drummer Briian Tischy (Billy Casino developer to meet with tribal community From “Romulus,” page 1 Washington and Lansing over this done because I believe I no financial risk to the tribe in to the Charlotte Beach lands. I am willing to take the next two years (until the have a good chance at getting it this agreement,” he said. “Yes, After lengthy legal pro- all of the risks to current session of the U.S. done. It’s not going to be easy Sawruk will earn significant ceedings, an initial settlement Congress ends). and I will make no promises, profit if he succeeds, but only if agreement was reached between try to get this done — He will only be paid if but if I succeed, it will be a he succeeds. He stands to make the tribes and the State of because I believe I we succeed in opening a casino good business deal for me and a millions on a 14 percent stake Michigan on Dec. 20, 2002, in Romulus. good business deal for the tribe for just under seven years, but and executed by then Gov. John have a good chance — If he succeeds, he will and its future generations.” the tribe stands to make 86 pre- Engler. The final step required at getting it done. receive 14 percent of the McCoy said the Sault Tribe cent for those seven years and Congressional approval, which —Mike Sawruck Romulus casino’s gross rev- Board of Directors believes the 100 precent in the years after. was blocked by special interest enue (as that term is defined by settlement is worth pursuing These are funds that will help groups who opposed opening tribal code) for just under seven with Sawruk. the tribe for many generations a casino in Romulus. A subse- nating the agreement. years. His first payment will “Again, there is virtually to come.” quent agreement was reached On Feb. 14, the Sault Tribe come only after the tribe takes with Gov. Jennifer Granholm Board of Directors considered an initial annual payment of $5 on Nov. 14, 2007, and also and passed a second develop- million. HELP WANTED required Congressional approv- ment agreement offered by — The tribe will have the al as a final step. Attempts by Sawruk, who has a track record option of buying him out of the of success with other Native Growing marine construc- Congress to ratify that agree- project after two years. tion company seeks moti- ment also failed, derailed by American tribes and casinos. — The tribe retains total vated individual for seasonal powerful casino companies He was actively involved in control of the development, position. Minimum two-year and politicians who feared the the Little Traverse Bay Bands financing and operation of degree required, prefer- opening of two new casinos in of Odawa project in Petoskey, any casino that results from Michigan. Mich., as well as projects in Sawruk’s efforts. ably in civil engineering, On Nov. 30, 2010, the Washington State, Kansas and Sawruk said he knows the surveying, or construction tribe entered into a develop- Florida. tribe has been unsuccessful management. Immediate ment agreement with devel- Under the agreement with each time it has tried to win opening, benefits and wages opers Jerry Campbell and the Sault Tribe, Sawruk will Congressional approval of the dependent on experience Ted Gatzaros, who agreed serve as a consultant capitaliz- land claim settlement over the and capabilities. Must be to assist the tribe in seeking ing on his extensive experience past decade. willing to travel. No phone Congressional approval for in Indian gaming, and using the “I am from Sault Ste. Marie, calls, please. Equal opportu- the settlement and a Romulus personal, professional and busi- so I know and respect the tribe nity employer. Please email casino. The agreement with ness relationships he has built and I can feel the disappoint- resume to rybamarine@ Campbell and Gatzaros spe- over his career in Washington ment they have experienced rybamarine.com, fax to 231- cifically provided that it was and Lansing. Here are details of in their attempt to settle what 627-4890 or mail to: Ryba the agreement: subject to a referendum period. amounts to an illegal taking Marine Construction, Attn: — Sawruk will pay all A referendum petition was cir- of lands from their ancestors,” Human Resources, PO Box the bills resulting from seek- culated and approved by Sault Sawruk said. “I am willing to 265, Cheboygan, MI 49721. Tribe members, thereby termi- ing the required approvals in take all of the risks to try to get March 4, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News 13 Tribal Court and STLE launch Ejegiweiang: We Who Return From Sault Tribe Court Pat McKelvie and Juvenile Tribal Court and Sault Tribe Probation officer Jennifer Blair. Law Enforcement (STLE) This team will also be respon- are very proud to announce sible for the oversight of the the implementation of our youth participants. Some of the Ejegiweiang Community youth participating will include Service Program. The spirit of youth on probation, members of the program echoes in its name, Teen Court, defendants in Drug Ejegiweiang, which means “we Court and Domestic Violence who return.” Court and members of YEA. Conventional court-ordered Events on our calendar community service is defined include the spring gathering as the performance of unpaid in early April after the first work to repay the community thunderstorm. On May 7, for an offense committed. One Ejegiweiang will be volunteer- goal of Ejegiweiang is to pro- ing at the Earth Day Fair spon- mote a “giving back” mental- sored by the Environmental ity by cultivating a positive Department. Also in May, we environment, positive role will be opening the Junior modeling and positive interac- Police Academy Camp at tion between youth and adults. Bodne Bay — cleaning and Another goal is to provide getting it ready for the summer volunteer services to our tribal months. community, once again devel- Although a date has not been oping good working relation- set, Ejegiweiang will be clear- ships between tribal youth and ing a space in the woods and community members. participating in the construc- Ejegiweiang has been spear- tion of a new sweatlodge at the Photo by Jennifer Dale-Burton headed by Tessa Laaksonen, Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial WE WHO RETURN — Tribal teens Johnathon Bailey, Janelle Willis and Dakota Hickman (front L-R) par- Sault Tribe Enhanced Building. They will also partic- ticpate in the newly implemented Ejegiweiang Community Service Program with help from staff like Probation, with the assistance ipate in grooming the powwow Specialty Court coordinator Pat McKelvie, Enhanced Probation officer Tessa Laasonen and Chief of of STLE Detective Michael grounds. Ejegiweiang will be Police Bob Marchand (back, L-R). Pins, STLE resource officer involved in the construction of If your project or agency Tribe Enhanced Probation Box 932, Sault Ste Marie, MI Alan TenEyck, Tribal Court two Wabaano lodges, one here is interested in accessing officer. Please try to give us 49783; Phone (906) 635-7746, Chief Judge Jocelyn Fabry, on the powwow grounds and Ejegiweiang services please one month’s advance notice. ext. 57746, or via facimile at Specialty Court coordinator another on Sugar Island. contact Tessa Laaksonen, Sault Tessa can be contacted at P.O. (906) 635-4952. Health Director addresses lack of funding Editor’s Note: The follow- why is there a shortage? The are funded at 46 percent of our only enter into consultation and the Bemidji area and we are ing column is part of an effort Health Division receives fund- level of need. negotiation sessions with the very fortunate that she has to bring the readership a wider ing from four major sources: The reasons for the financial tribe’s elected leaders and not been elected on the National perspective by providing opera- — Annual funding agreement shortfall are many, and often is solely with tribal employees. Indian Health Board and is tional updates from some of the from Indian Health Service, because tribes are not a priority The federal government wants the chairperson. Because she tribe’s senior staff. — Grants such as the Special and not heard often enough in to be sure the persons speaking has been appointed on several by Bonnie Culfa RN Diabetes funding, Strategic Washington, D.C., and the leg- for a tribe during consultations national Indian task forces and MSN, Health Division Alliance for Health, islators do not fully understand and negotiation meetings have committees, she is recognized Director — Traditional Foods, the trust responsibility and tribal been elected to do so. on a national level now as Aanii, Healthy Heart, Indian Health governments in an already tight As the tribal health director, being able to speak on behalf Most questions that I am Care Improvement Act, etc., economy. I have attended meetings con- of tribes from the Bemidji area asked as the health director are — Third party revenue we Congress and the President cerning health issues, policies and on behalf of our tribe. about why we do not offer a collect from insurances, and have many competing pri- and programs, funding priori- The more voices that are particular service at our clinic — Tribal support. orities when preparing the ties and can let you know the consistently speaking on an sites or why the Health Division In the past few years, we federal budget and this is why discussions and negotiations issue from our area, and having or Contract Health Services have benefited from an increase we need tribal elected leaders are a vital part of the fund- the message fine tuned so that it (CHS) cannot pay for some- in CHS dollars and from to go speak with and educate ing pie. I have attended a few is heard, is the key to success. A thing that is provided some- increases in our funding agree- Congress on tribal priorities with Cathy Abramson, our solid consistent message is what where else. The short answer ment from IHS. of healthcare funding and our tribal board member. During translated to additional funding to both of these questions can However, the Bemidji area health disparities. the meeting she often asks me for CHS during these past two be boiled down to one answer. tribes (which covers Sault The way this happens is part questions about our programs years. This answer is “lack of fund- Tribe) are still the lowest of the government-to-govern- and issues while honing her In next month’s column, I ing.” funded in comparison to the ment relationship that is unique message in readiness to speak will write about some coming So where does our funding other area offices throughout to tribes. This also is why the and add to the dialog. She is program additions and changes. or lack thereof come from, and Indian Country. Currently, we federal agencies and staff will advocating for our tribe and Baamaapii.

Pre-Law Applications are due May Summerto study law are both unique Institute practice. forare American admitted (a maximum of available Indians for the program. 25 for those interested in and vital to success in law PLSI graduates have 36) but not funded by their Applicants who miss the dead- attending the Pre-Law Summer school, and these are the skills gone on to such prestigious tribes, and the amount of funds line will be considered on a Institute (PLSI) for American that the PLSI begins to teach. schools as Cornell, Harvard actually received to administer space available basis. Indians and Alaska Natives. Participants do not receive and Stanford, as well as to a the Institute. The applications are in two The PLSI is an intensive two- academic credit for the PLSI. wide spectrum of both state Because the PLSI is funded parts and the first part if due month program that prepares The advantage is that the par- and private universities around on a year-to-year basis, the May 25. Registration is June individuals for the rigors of ticipants’ law school records the country. Graduates may dates and deadlines given are 1-2 and classes start June 6 and law school. are not prejudiced by less than be found throughout federal, contingent on money being end July 29. The course is offered by the stellar grades that might be the tribal and state governments American Indian Law Center, result of students making the and courts, as well as in private Inc. in Albuquerque, N.M. necessary adjustments to law practice and in industry. Any American Indian or school. There are no tuition or Alaska Native who plans to Attending the PLSI will other charges to qualified par- attend law school may benefit give you the opportunity to ticipants to attend the Institute, greatly from attending the become part of a cohort of and the PLSI provides a mod- institute the summer before. Native American law students est living allowance when Law school is unlike any from around the country who funds permit. The amount of other course of study at either will have established relation- the allowance when it is pro- the undergraduate or postgrad- ships with Native lawyers vided depends on the number uate level. The skills required nationwide when you begin of qualified participants who 14 News March 4, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Pharmacy gets help from ScriptPro robot By Tom Meehan, tion. The system also prompts There are five steps in prescrip- Chief Pharmacist to use non-safety caps, when tion order processing: Sault Ste. Marie tribal requested by the patient. This ONE — The order received from health aervices pharmacies ensures that patients unable the doctor is reviewed by a prep- in Sault Ste. Marie and St. to open conventional closures ping pharmacist for completeness Ignace moved into the 21st receive their medications with and accuracy, drug interactions etc. century with the installation of easy open caps. Any questions or discrepancies are ScriptPro robotic and work- The ScriptPro robot counts then clarified with the doctor before flow technology. Prior to this, tablets and capsules using proceeding. After this is complete, the pharmacies used only the a gravity feed mechanism. the prepping pharmacist completes most basic tablet and capsule Other systems, including the the order in the patient’s electronic counting machines. These machines in use previously, medical record. machines were well over 20 used vacuum driven systems. TWO — The order is passed to a years old, no longer manufac- Gravity feed prevents medica- data entry pharmacy technician who tured and no longer supported. tion dust from being inadver- enters the order into the pharmacy INTEGRATING SCRIPTPRO tently introduced into the air STEP ONE prescription processing computer, Renovating the physical staff breathe in the pharmacy. completes billing and accounting layout of the Sault pharmacy ACCOUNTABILITY functions, resolves billing problems to accommodate the 2.5-by- Each step of the process and then releases the order to the 11.5 foot robot was accom- in the ScriptPro workflow ScriptPro system. This technician plished over the course of system is recorded with which also puts the paperwork for the three months, finishing at the staff member performed the order in a color-coded bin designat- end of October 2010. task and at what time. When ing it as a waiting, regular refill, or Updates included changes the staff member completes delivery. From this point forward all to improve workflow efficien- the step they scan their bar actions on the order, including those cy. The St. Ignace pharmacy, orders not specifically filled by the code badge. Upon review, if being newer, required very robot, are performed and recorded problems are noted additional little physical renovation. All using the bar code technology of the training is provided. This changes were performed in ScriptPro system. improves accountability and stages, after normal hours to THREE — The order goes to safety as well. minimize disruptions in patient the filling pharmacy technician who WORKFLOW PROCESS STEP TWO care. Thanks to the hard work pulls medications not being counted and flexibility of contractors, The system prompts for the by the robot, scans the package maintenance, housekeeping orders to be batched to a loca- bar code (if the wrong medication and pharmacy staff, no clo- tion. This helps assure that, is inadvertently chosen the system sures of the pharmacy were when requested, a patient’s alerts them to this), counts it if required. It was a stressful, medications are delivered to needed and labels the medication. but rewarding process where the proper tribal site. These are then batched with any everyone pulled together to Tracking and recording other orders for the patient that were get the job done. each step of the process proves filled by the robot. Any medica- The “go live” date with helpful when patients request tion contained in a vial is capped the new ScriptPro robotic and information as to the status (the system prompts if the patient workflow system was Nov. of their prescription(s). Once requires non safety caps). The sys- 8, 2010. As with any other the order is released to the tem then prompts the technician change there have been bumps ScriptPro system, pharmacy to assign them to the proper batch along the way and a learning staff can see where it is at in location such as waiting, refill or process to experience. We the process. delivery site in the ScriptPro work- believe we are now over the The workflow process is STEP THREE flow system. The filling technician hump and are beginning to more organized. then attaches the bar coded batch realize the full potential of the OTHER BENEFITS label to the bag. system. The robot can be pro- FOUR — The batch of orders BENEFITS grammed to prepackage medi- for the patient, in the color-coded The benefits realized as cations. Prepackaging media- bin, is passed to the verifying (final a result of this new technol- tions for use at tribal facilities check) pharmacist. This pharmacist ogy include improved safety, without on-site pharmacists is scans each individual prescription’s accountability and a stream- now easier and less expensive. bar coded label, reviews compli- lined workflow process. Pharmacy technicians ance and other order data and does SAFETY spend a very significant por- a visual verification for the correct Since each step of the tion of their time assisting medication. A picture of the media- process (after being released patients at the pharmacy tion appears on the ScriptPro screen. to the ScriptPro system) is door/window or on the phar- At this point the ScriptPro system bar code driven, a wrong macy phone helping patients. prompts the pharmacist to include drug or wrong dose error Having the robot working in STEP THREE any required medication information becomes much less likely. the background helps keep sheets. The verifying pharmacist Since the system prompts for the workload moving. While then scans their bar code badge to the pharmacist to include any the technician may actually be indicate that the order has received medication guides required, able to count the prescription the final check. At this point, if the the patient receives the proper faster, the robot works without order was batched as waiting, the written medication informa- interruption. patient’s name will appear on the Many patients have com- display board in the waiting room mented on the improved print indicating to the patient that their Thank you on our labels. Also noted prescriptions are now available for pickup. is that the number of refills There were many people FIVE — When the patient arrives available and the expiration involved in making this pos- at the pharmacy, a pharmacy staff date of the prescription are sible. Special thanks to the member retrieves their medica- now clearly indicated on the following: Chairman Joe tions. The ScriptPro system tells bottom left of the patient’s McCoy, the tribal board, them if the order is on the shelf, in Health Director Bonnie medication label. Having this STEP FOUR oversized storage or in the refrigera- Culfa, Clinic Director Tony information clearly available tor. The batch (bag) label is then Abramson, pharmacy staff, helps assure the patient knows scanned displaying all prescriptions Sault Tribe Construction’s which medications to have contained in the bag. If other medi- Bill Sams and Randy Franklin, their doctor update at their cation batches are available for the Sault Tribe telecommunica- regular appointment. We rec- patient, for example in a separate tions’ Bob Flowers and Isaac ommend that patients request batch bag in the refrigerator, the McKechnie, MIS Department all prescriptions close to being pharmacy staff member will be staff, Jerry Gates and the out of refills or expired to be alerted to this. Finally, the patient is maintenance and housekeep- updated. counseled by a pharmacist, if need- ing staff, Supply Department’s The overall trend has been ed and the patient’s signature for the Renee Anderson, Northern and most likely will continue medications is captured and stored Hospitality, EUP Drywall, to be that prescription volume electronically. Rudyard Electrical, Ledy increases. The new technology (Photos by Jennifer Dale-Burton) Cabinetry and Pat Killips. helps meet this demand. STEP FIVE March 4, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News 15 2011 Family Celebration

Local organizations and businesses have tables with program information for parents and interactive activities for children in the basketball court.

13 th Event Information Annual Tuesday, March 22, 2011 5 to 7 p.m. Chi-Mukwa Recreation Center Photo by Rick Smith (Big Bear) 2 Ice Circle Valentine’s sculpture — What began as a girl’s small snow fort on Sault Ste. Marie the Sault reservation housing area “snowballed” into this huge heart fashioned Valentine sculpture. The idea for the opus came from 6-year- old Samantha Hale as a tribute to her mother, Carrie Hale. Samantha Special Features: created the colorful sculpture with help from her mom, it features a “wolf’s den,” ladder, slide, cherub decor and electric lighting. Free Pizza and Snacks provided in Hospitality Room Sault Tribe employment opportunities Free Skating with skate rentals 6:30 to 7:20 p.m. Sault Ste. Marie Kinross and Kinross — Family nurse practitioner/physician assistant (Community Care Clinic) Door prizes throughout the night! – two part time, two on call and one full-time – open until filled Staff pharmacist – full time/regular – open until filled Community Health nurse — full-time/regular – open until filled Everything is FREE! Community Health nurse — part-time/regular – open until filled CSW-victim services specialty — full-time/regular – open until filled March Is Parenting Awareness Month Gaming system administrator — full-time/regular – 3/18/11 Community organizations coordinate this event Come and By promoting parent child interaction Pro shop worker II — full-time/regular – open until filled Celebrate Casino openings — Family Celebration is brought to families by: Your St. Ignace — Restaurant asst. manager I – full time/regular – 03/17/11 Anishnaabek Community & Family Services, Family! Chippewa County Council for Youth & Families, Chi-Mukwa Arena, For more information or to apply, contact Sault Tribe Human Resources: EUP Intermediate School District, Sault Tribe Head Start, Sault Tribe Housing, Kewadin Casino, Sault employment office St. Ignace employment office And Youth Education & Activities (906) 635-7032 or (906) 643-4176 *Parental Supervision Is Required* toll free (866) 635-7032 3015 Mackinaw Trail, St. Ignace or [email protected] Apply at 2186 Shunk Rd., Sault Ste. Marie www.saulttribe.com

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ISAIAH GOETZ SOPHIA BARBEAUX Isaiah Christopher Goetz was Steven and Angelia Barbeaux born Jan. 13, 2011, to Chris would like to announce that Goetz and Nichol Strong. Sophia Lynn Runger Barbeaux He weighed 7 pounds, 15 made her way into our world on ounces and was 19.75 inches in Feb. 19, 2011, at 8:14 a.m. length. Sophia was born a healthy Grandparents are Melanie 6 pounds 5 ounces at Ballard (nee Nolan) Leask of Sault Swedish hospital in Seattle, Ste. Marie, the late Rick Goetz Wash. of Hessel, Alison Simmons of She is a wonderful birthday Kincheloe, and John and Donna present for her grandfather, Strong of Dafter. Sylvester “Butch” Barbeaux, Photo Courtesy Heather Weber Sault High senior and tribal youth CJ Weber has signed a letter of intent to play football at Northern born on the same day in 1943. Birthday baby Michigan University. Pictured above is (front, L-R) Sault High Assistant Coach Gordy Campbell, CJ Weber, Head Varsity Football Coach Scott Menard and (back, L-R) parents Curtis and Heather Weber. CJ’s parents are very proud of him. “He has been dedicated to working out and keeping honor roll grades while involved in football, basketball and track,” said his mother. “He has wanted to play college football since he was young and has worked hard at that goal.” Nelson makes dean’s list Sault Tribe member Brittany the John Duns Scotus Honors Nelson is the daughter of Nelson earned a 3.8125 GPA Progam. She is majoring member Philip and Mary Nelson for the fall semester at the in biology and physician’s of Fremont, Ind., and daughter University of Saint Francis, assistant and is one of four of Michelle and Brett Buehrer ALYSSA FERRO Fort Wayne, Ind. She made members to receive the Gates of Angola, Ind. Her proud tribal Alyssa Lynn Ferro was born the dean’s list and qualified for Millenium Scholarship in 2010. grandma is “Gama D” Nelson, on March 7, 2010, to Eric and Happy first birthday to of Sault Ste.Marie, Mich., and Kris Ferro. Keaton McLeod, March 8. her proud grandpa is Cleo R. Alyssa is the granddaughter Love you, Have a Heart Campaign Nelson from Fort Wayne, Ind. of Jim and Jane Karacson of Papa, grandma and auntie She would also like to thank Marquette, Mich. Mara her dad for the new car.

Kindergarten Open Enrollment Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe School Photo by Brenda Austin ACFS staff and high schoolers give out information on teen dating violence at Sault Area High School. Pictured are (L-R) Nancy Gates, Kindergarten Enrollment, Screening and Darlene Soloman, Annette Thibert, Faith Gubonche, Angie Ellis and Kendra Becker. Orientation 2011-2012 School Year Members! Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe School is holding Open Enrollment Moving ? Before you move to your for Kindergarten for the upcoming 2011-2012 School Year. Only those who new address, call tribal fill out an enrollment application during the Open Enrollment period will enrollment to let them be considered for the lottery. The Open Enrollment dates are from March 7, know where you are 2011, through March 18, 2011, with evening hours 5-6 p.m. on March 16. All headed! That way you applications must be received by the school office by 4 p.m., March 18, 2011. won’t miss one issue of Applications may be picked up from the school office, or from the school’s your tribal paper. website, www.jklschool.org, beginning March 7, 2011. Call (800) 251-6597. The lottery will be held in the school cafeteria at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 22, 2011, for those wishing to attend. Attendance at the lottery is not mandatory.

The parents of those children selected from the lottery will be notified by phone to set up the appointment for the screening and orientation. The dates of Kindergarten Screening and Orientation are set for April 14 and 15. March 4, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Walking On 17 SHIRLEY M. COURTNAY July 5, 1961, Tullion; his father; George that came into her yard, making ANNA BLANCHE MENCH Shirley Mae Courtnay, 68, she married (Lonnie) McLeod; step-father, people laugh, and above all else, Anna Blanche Warner Planck passed away with her children Fredrick David Tallion; sisters, Agnes caring for children — she had Mench, 87, passed away Dec. 4, by her side on Feb. 20, 2011. Gardner in Burlew and Mary Mcleod Frost; such a special way about her 2010, in Grand Rapids, Mich. Shirley was born on Aug. 14, Sault Ste. and brothers, Lorn and Morris that children were just naturally She was born Nov. 17, 1923, 1942, in Detroit, Mich. Marie, Mich. Johnston, and George and drawn to her gentle nature. in Sault Ste Marie, Mich., She enjoyed watching the She was a Wilfred McLeod. She is survived by her to Walter Warner and Elena Detroit Tigers, NASCAR, member of St. Visitation and services were daughters, Tiffany Sue Menard Coleman Warner. woodworking and traveling. Isaac Jogues Jan. 26 at C.S. Mulder Funeral and Miranda Rose (Chrissy Blanche “Dot” spent her She retired from the Michigan Catholic Home, Brother John Hascall Yawn) Menard, both of the formative years in Eckerman, Department of Corrections Church and the Blue Star officiating. Burial will take Sault; her loving companion Mich., and graduated from high and was a member of the Sault Mothers. place in the spring at Riverside and friend, James Lewis; school in Hulbert, Mich. She Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa June enjoyed gardening, Cemetery. Condolences may be her brothers, Robert “Buck” married Albert Mench in 1957. Indians. Shirley passed at a baking, and canning (she was left online at www.csmulder. (Kathy) of Negaunee, Mich., They operated the Tumble Inn young age but had a full life. so famous for her pickles she com. Ronnie (Julie) of the Sault, in Eckerman until 1965. They Surviving are her parents, was also known as Grandma Thomas (Mary) of Negaunee, moved to Mesa, Ariz., with their Shirley Mae Nichols and Pickles). She was an avid Tigers ROSE MENARD Wilfred “Scott” (Barb) of the daughter, Catherine. Blanche Melvin Biang; children, Danelle baseball fan and loved to spend Anna Rosethel Menard, or Sault, Michael of Royal Oak, was employed by Motorola and (Ryan) Carigon and Terri (Eric) time with her family, her friends “Rose” as she was known to her Mich., Kerry (Charo) Dillon retired after 28 years. Carigon; two grandchildren, and her dogs. Christmas was a family and friends, was called of Indianapolis, Ind.; and her She was preceded in death Leighton and Danielle; six really big deal for June. She had home to be with her family in sisters, Dorothy (John) Leach by her parents and her husband. sisters, Elizabeth Majinska, gifts for everyone. She even had Heaven on Jan. 27, 2011. Rose and Patricia (Lyle) Willette, She is survived by her sister, Linda (Howard) Shearer, Rene extra gifts wrapped and ready to was born on July 22, 1952, in both of the Sault. She is also Miriam Westervelt, Mesa, Kerns, Deborah White, Caroline go just in case someone showed Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., and survived by several very special Ariz.; children, Wallace (Judy) Biang and Nanette Biang. up whom she wasn’t expecting. passed away at War Memorial aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, Planck III, Simpsonville, She was preceded in death She truly cared about everyone. Hospital surrounded by her great nieces, great nephews, S.C., Katherine (Les) Planck by her brother-in-law, Richard June is survived by six family after a short battle with cousins and close family Derusha, Grand Rapids, Mich, Majinska. children, Suzette Plummer cancer. friends. and Catherine Mench Owen, For those desiring, memorial of Kincheloe, Mich., Samuel She was a Rose joins her parents, Louis Mesa, Ariz.; four grandchildren; contributions may be made to (Tina) Gardner of Sugar Island, member of Hector and Dorothy “Teeny” two great grandchildren; and the family. Online condolences Conrad Gardner of Kincheloe, the Sault Ste. (nee McCoy) Menard; her five nieces, one nephew and may be made at www. Sarah (Rick Weber) Gardner Marie Tribe brother, Louis “Jiggs” Menard; their spouses. schraubenlehman.com. of Kincheloe, Daniel Gardner of Chippewa her grandparents, John and A memorial service took of Sugar Island, and William Indians and Florence (nee Rickley) McCoy place in December at Maple KAREN L. FISH (Debra) Gardner of Sault Ste. had proudly and Louis and Rose (nee Grove Nursing Home in Grand Karen L. Fish, 50, of Marie; 22 grandchildren, 44 served on Myotte) Menard, along with Rapids. Graveside services Cheboygan passed away Feb. 1 great-grandchildren, three their board of numerous others she held near followed with Pastor Robert at her home. great-great-grandchildren; and directors as and dear in Heaven. Gruver (nephew) officiating. She was born Nov. 5, 1960, a sister, Dean Wice of Detroit, a Unit IV representative. She The family respectfully She was then intered with her in Denver, Colo., the daughter Mich. was employed with the Sault requests that in lieu of flowers husband at Cave Creek National of Michael and Barbara (nee She was preceded in death Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa donations be made to the Sault Cemetery in Arizona. Curry) White. On June 24, by her parents and her husband; Indians as a women’s shelter Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa 1977, in Cheboygan, Karen a son, Richard Cadreau; four worker. Indians women’s shelter or to JOE MERCHBERGER SR. married Patrick Fish, who sisters, Harriet, Fern, Elaine, Rose enjoyed spending time St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Joe Merchberger Sr. born survives. and Roberta; and five brothers, with family and friends and Visitation, rosaries and May 14, 1945, and walked on Karen worked as a secretary Claire, Conrad, Robert, Perry prided herself on making sure traditional teaching were at Nov. 17, 2010. He served in for Dental Clinics North and and Kenny. that everyone who visited her Clark Bailey Newhouse. A Mass the Army and was a veteran. Sault Tribe at the Lambert Visitation and evening home felt welcomed. celebrating her life was held Joe had an ongoing illness for Center in St. Ignace. She was a prayers were at the C.S. Mulder She enjoyed cleaning her at Holy Name of Mary Pro- quite some time and was in the member of the Sault Ste. Marie Funeral Home. Mass services home, playing cards, tending Cathedral on Jan. 31 with Father Gordon Lane Care Facility in Tribe of Chippewa Indians and were Jan. 29 at St. Isaac Jogues her yard, feeding the animals Sabatian Kavumkal as celebrant. See “Obituaries,” page 18 enjoyed flower gardening, her Catholic Church with Brother cats and spending time with her John Hascall as celebrant. grandchildren. Burial will be at Wilwalk Survivors include her Cemetery. husband, Patrick, of Cheboygan; Condolences may be left three children, Sonya (Mark) online at www.csmulder.com. Ellwanger of North Carolina, Shawn Fish, stationed at Fort RAYMOND MCLEOD Open Enrollment Lewis, Wash., with the U.S. Raymond L. McLeod Sr., Army and Stacey Fish of 79, of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Cheboygan; her parents; two passed away Jan. 23, 2011, at sisters, Una (David) Ingalsbe Northern Michigan Hospital School 2011-2012 School Year Open and Jackie (Denny) Berden, in Petoskey, Mich., due to a Enrollment & Lottery Information both of Cheboygan; one brother, car accident. He was born on Duke White of Cheboygan; March 8, 1931, in Bruce Mines, two grandchildren, Lathen and Ontario, Canada. Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe School is holding Alexa Ellwanger; and several Ray loved to work on Open Enrollment for the upcoming 2011-2012 School Year. aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews vehicles, he worked as a Only those who fill out an enrollment application during the and cousins. mechanic all his life. He had Open Enrollment period will be considered for the lottery. She was preceded in death by a workshop in his garage for one brother, Glen White. many years. The Open Enrollment dates are from March 7, 2011, through A memorial service was Ray is survived by his sons; March 18, 2011, with evening hours from 5 to 6 p.m. on conducted on Feb. 9 at St. Mary/ Raymond McLeod Jr. of Sault March 16. All applications must be received by the school St. Charles Catholic Church. Ste. Marie, Gilbert Bonnu of office by 4 p.m. on March 18, 2011. Applications may be Memorial contributions in Detroit, Mich., and Harold picked up from the school office or from the school web site Karen’s name may be directed McLeod of Sault Ste. Marie; to Hospice of the Straits. Those two daughters, Julia Alan of at www.jklschool.org beginning March 7, 2011. wishing to sign an online Kinross, Mich., and Sue Alan register book are invited to do of Florence, Ky.; a brother, The lottery will be held in the school cafeteria at 9:30 a.m. on so at www.stonefuneralhomeinc. Norman (Meme) McLeod of Tuesday, March 22, 2011, for those wishing to attend. Atten- com. Arrangements were Sault Ste. Marie, and sister, dance at the lottery is not mandatory. handled by the Nordman- Kay (Colin) Connell of Lapeer, Christian Funeral Home. Mich. Also surviving Ray is his favorite niece, Beverly McLeod Those selected from the lottery will be eligible to attend the JUNE GARDENER Marble, and his special friend 2011-2012 school year provided they respond within three (3) June Roberta Gardner, 83, (son) Roy Lee Hammond, who school days of notification. If the deadline is not met, those of Kincheloe, Mich., passed helped him work on his cars, children will be dropped from next year’s roster and the next away Jan. 26, 2011, at War along with many nieces and Memorial Hospital. June was nephews and grandchildren. name on the waiting list will be accepted. born on Jan. 23, 1928, in Trout Ray was preceded in death Lake, Mich., to the late John by his wife, Sadie McLeod; and Ruth (Davey) Siegwart. On his mother, Susan McLeod 18 Walking On March 4, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung From “Obituaries,” page 17 ter, Margaret McKenna of Man- Brutus. Bill was a graduate of Sault and gradu- Fullerton, istique; daughters-in-law, Judy He was a police officer in Area High School, worked for ated from Calif. Leveille of Gould City, Mich. Mackinaw City for 10 years. the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Newberry Joe is and Pat Leveille of Dearborn, He then worked for the Emmet Chippewa Indians, then opened High School survived by Mich; grandchildren, Mark, County Sheriff’s Department for a small gas engine shop. He in 1955 and his daughter, Vincent, Maureen, Martin, 13 years, retiring as a sergeant. loved to work in his garage, a went on to get Melinda Michelle, Rene, Andree, Yvette, He also worked as assistant Jack-of-all-trades, able to fix a pharmacy Merchberger Kevin, Karlene, Mary, Beth, manager of security at Kewadin almost anything. degree from of Okala- Valerie, Greg, Alan, Cindy, Shores Casino in St. Ignace for Bill is survived by his wife Ferris State homa; his Doug, Cheri and Lori; 33 great 15 years. of 21 years, Beverly (nee College. Bob Benner) Shannon of Sault brother, Rich- grandchildren; six great great He enjoyed woodworking, then went on to work for Merck Ste. Marie and three children, ard Merchberger Sr. of Cali- grandchildren and numerous photography, and auto body in North Dakota, Montana, Melissa (Everett) Williams- fornia, and his sister, Elizabeth nieces and nephews. work. He loved the outdoors, Wisconsin and Minnesota. From Palmer of Grand Blanc, Mich., Merchberger Wall of Sault Ste. In addition to her husbands and going to the casino. He had there Bob ventured into two Melissa Causley of Sault Ste. drug stores (Bob’s Pharmacy) Marie. and parents, she was preceded a great sense of humor, friends Marie and Jeffery (Alicia) He was preceded in death by in death by her sons, Dale Lev- said, and was always willing to in Howell and Brighton, Mich. Dale Causley Jr. of Sault Ste. During this time he met Donna his son, Joe Merchberger Jr., eille, Lyle Leveille Jr., and Carl help anyone. Marie. Bill was blessed with and a brother, Ron Merchberger Leveille; granddaughter, Dani- He was a member of the Sault Cardiff who would then become five wonderful grandchildren, his lovely wife of 30 wonderful Sr. elle Leveille; brothers, Isadore Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa his pride and joy: Evan and His sister remembered, “Dutch” Wachter and William Indians. years. In 1986, Bob and Donna Cameron Palmer, Cyrus and purchased the gift stores across “Growing up with my brother Wachter; and sisters, Annie He is survived by his wife, Isis Howell from the Sault, and from the Soo Locks and in 2004 was a lot of fun he was protec- Browning, Lucy Houghton, Karen; three children and their Hayden Causley from Sault. bought the Indian Village gift tive of me because I was the Christine Maudrie, Agnes King, families, Sean Scott of Madison, “Papa” loved his grandchil- stores in St. Ignace, Mich. only girl. And, I enjoyed watch- Lydia Miller, Mamie Wachter Wis., Cathy and Eric Ward of dren dearly and they made Bob’s greatest enjoyments ing all three of my brothers and Julia Wachter. Pellston, and Ryan and Jennifer him very proud. Bill is also were family, friends, fishing and wrestling around. Of course, I Visitation and parish liturgi- Hunt of Levering; three grand- survived by his brother and music. He played the harmonica was blamed for everything be- cal prayers were held at the children, Emily, Ethan, and sisters, David “Peanuts” (Eve) Shannon, Cindy MacArthur, whenever he could for the plea- cause I was the youngest. I will Messier-Broullire Funeral Elysia; his mother, Rose Marie sure of all. He belonged to the always remember my brother, Home in Manistique. A Mass of Scott of Mackinaw City; two Terry Mendoskin and Patty Shannon. He had many nieces Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chip- Joe Merchberger.” Christian Burial was celebrated brothers and their families, Mi- pewa Indians. He was a member at St. Francis de Sales Catholic chael and Sarah Scott of Reese and nephews. Bill came from a very large extended family and of the Loyal Order of the Moose LILLIAN ROBERTS Church with Father Glenn Theo- and Patrick and Mary Sikken 717, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., Lillian ret officiating. Burial will be in Scott of Carp Lake; one sister was loved by many. He will be dearly missed by his family and Shriners Club, Elks Club for 45 Leveille the Newton Township Cemetery and her family, Angela and friends. years and Sons of the American Roberts, 97, at Gould City, Mich. Mike Florek of Indian River; Arrangements were Legion. of Manistique, Memorials may be directed and several nieces and nephews. handled by Hovie Funeral Bob is survived by his wife, died Feb. 16, to St. Francis de Sales Church, He was preceded in death by Home of Sault Ste. Marie Donna; his children, Carrie 2011, at the 210 Lake Street, Manistique, MI his father and one sister, Gloria with visitation and services at Ferris (Joe), Deborah Froney, Schoolcraft 49854. Online condolences may Schramm. the Niigaanagiizhik Cultural Donald Cardiff (Brenda), Dale Medical Care be expressed at www.mbfuneral. Services were held at Nord- Building in Sault Ste. Marie. Cardiff, Constance Raymore Facility in com. man-Christian Funeral Home His final resting place is (Randy), Dawn Cardiff; 13 Manistique. in Cheboygan with Mr. Scott’s Wilwauk Cemetary on Sugar grandchildren; 16 great-grand- She was born Oct. 8, 1913, FREDRICK SCOTT brother-in-law, Gary Boden, Island, Mich. children; his sister, Ann Parker; on Garden Island, Mich., the Fredrick officiating. The family would also like brother, Dan Smith (Lois); and daughter of William and Lida L. Scott, 64, Memorials may be made to to thank the many family, several nieces and nephews. (Vincent) Wachter and attended of Levering, St. Joseph’s Indian School or friends and community mem- A celebration of his life took school in Naubinway, Mich. On died Tuesday, Hospice of Northwest Michi- bers who came together and place on March 2 at American Nov. 15, 1933, she married Lyle Jan. 25, 2011, gan, with envelopes available at honored Bill with their contri- Legion Post 136 in St. James Leveille in Naubinway. She was surrounded the funeral home. butions of time, food, flowers City. later married to Lou Roberts. by his family. and donations. Lillian was formerly em- He worked as WILLIAM R. SHANNON SALLY ANN SMITH ployed as a meat cutter at the a policeman William Charles R. Smith Sally Ann Smith, born Dec. 9, A&P Store in Ypsilanti, Mich. in Mackinaw Russell Charles Robert Smith passed 1945, passed away at her home She was a member of St. Fran- City and in Emmet County, as Shannon, peacefully at his home on Feb. on Jan. 29, 2011. Cremation has cis de Sales Catholic Church of well as in security at Kewadin 52, passed 20, 2011. He was 73 years old. taken place at her request and Manistique, the Sault Ste. Marie Shores Casino. away unex- Bob was preceded in death by no services will be held. Tribe of Chippewa Indians and He was born Oct. 31, 1946, pectedly at his parents, Leo G (Sonny) and Sally is survived by her long the American Legion Auxiliary. in Detroit, to Fred W. and Rose his home Aletha Smith of Newberry, time companion and many sis- She enjoyed dancing and travel- Marie (nee Hillenburg) Scott. on Jan. 24, Mich., and his only son, Mi- ters and brothers and nieces and ing and loved spending time He served in the U.S. Air Force 2011. He chael Robert Smith (Smudly), of nephews. was born with her family, especially her as a firefighter in Alaska from Howell, Mich. She was predeceased by both Feb. 16, 1958, in Sault Ste. grandchildren. 1964 to 1968. He married Karen Bob was born on July 12, sets of her parents. Marie, Mich., to David and She is survived by her daugh- Kilpatrick Aug. 10, 1991, in 1937, in Newberry, Mich., See “Obituaries,” page 19 Shirley (nee Compo) Shannon. March 4, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Walking On 19 From “Obituaries,” page 18 Weiler and Company for 30 plus dren; three great-grand children; and step-mother Rev. Amos with their arrangements. FRANCIS CADREAU years prior to his retirement. He numerous nieces, nephews, (Lavon) Wittenmyer of New- MARCIA M. HASCALL Proud tribal member Francis also served for several years on friends, and his partner, Heide berry, daughter Felicia (Nick Marcia M. Hascall went to be “Miles” Cad- their board of directors. Odom. Lentz) Wittenmyer, son and with our Lord on Feb. 22, 2011, reau passed Orson was a former real He was preceded in death by daughter-in-law Gary (Toni) at the Straits Area Hospital in away Jan. 29, estate broker. a brother, Joey O’Connor. Wittenmyer, daughter Brittney St. Ignace, Mich. Marcia was 2011, at Oak- He was an elder in the Sault Services will be held at a later Wittenmyer and granddaughters born on June 15, 1942, to Clin- wood Hospi- Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa date in the Oakland Cemetery. Addie and Evey Wittenmyer, all ton D. and Viola Hascall Sr. in tal, Dearborn, Indians, a member of St. Patrick of Newberry; siblings, Henry Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Mich. Catholic Church since 1961 and GARY A. WITTENMYER SR. (Rachelle) Wittenmyer of Boyne Marcia was a member of the He was a former member of the church Gary A. Wittenmyer Sr., 46, City, Wanda (George) Sperry of Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians born in Wyan- council. Orson served on the a lifelong resident of Newberry, Newberry, Amos Wittenmyer and enjoyed crafting, drawing, dotte, Mich., Whitewater City Council in the died on Feb. 6, 2011. of Newberry, Joline (Jerry) coloring and eating out. on Jan. 5, 1924. Miles was a 1970s. He was a great-father Born on June 10, 1964, in Hellwege of Elmira, Jeannine She is survived by broth- World War II veteran, having of 12 children. He was an avid Manistique, Gary was a son of (Albert) Burton of Newberry, ers, Patrick (Nancy) Hascall served in the U.S. Navy from Packer fan, a jokester and story Rev. Amos and the late Joyce Gloria (Rex) Matchinski of of Brimley, Hudson (Evelyn) 1941 until 1947. Before that he teller, and he enjoyed gardening. (Babcock) Wittenmyer. Newberry, Helen (Larry Pare) Hascall of Hawaii, Fr. John S. served in the CCC camp build- Surviving are his wife, Rose- He attended Tahquamenon Hunter of Brampton, Betty (Al) Hascall of Sault Ste. Marie and ing the road into the Tahquame- mary De Mott; children, Joseph Area Schools, but graduated Maratte of East Liverpool, Ohio, Paul Hagmeier of Palm Desert, non Falls. He was an avid O. (Arlene) De Mott of Milwau- from Au Gris Sims High School Suzan (Peter) Smith of New- Calif.; three sisters; Wanda hunter and took his last buck at kee, Wisc., Mary P. De Mott, in the class of 1983. Gary was berry, Sandra (Stuart) Morrison Dennay of Brimley, Crystal age 83. He also won many rib- Theresa A. Munger, Francis G. employed as a manager for of Newberry, Sally Miller of (Dennis) Kelley of Pt. Roberts, bons for his snow-snake throws De Mott — all of Whitewater, Banks Hardwoods Inc. (former- Honolulu, Hawaii, and Clifford Wash.; sister-in-law Dorothy in Down River, Mich., at our Michael A. (Sherry) De Mott, ly Sustainable Forest Products) (Loretta) Brown of Gwinn. Hascall of Gaastra, Mich. Southwind Group. Baseball and Upland, Ind., Carol J. (Barry for over 16 years. He was a Friends and family gathered Marcia was preceded in death football kept his attention in Pike Jr.) De Mott, Diamond Bar, member of the Sault Ste. Marie at the River of Life Worship by her parents; brothers Clayton season. Calif., Lorraine B. De Mott, Tribe of Chippewa Indians and Center in Newberry on Feb. 11, Hascall and Clinton D. Hascall Miles is survived by his wife Elkhorn, Wisc., Elmer J. (Deb) he enjoyed traveling with his 2011, for visitation and services Jr.; and sisters, Sharon Mont- of 65 years, Jane; his children, De Mott of Birkdale, Southport, family, kayaking, car shows, ice with Rev. Sean Lester officiat- gomery and Clintia Sevoy. Roger Miles Cadreau, Joyce England, Marguerite R. De skating, watching his son play ing. Interment will be in Forest Visitation and services was on Ann Williams and Keith Francis Mott of Whitewater, Orson H. hockey and his daughter at her Home Cemetery in Newberry. Feb. 26, 2011 at St. Isaac Jogues Cadreau; grandchildren, Erik (Michelle) De Mott Jr. of Fort dance practices. Beaulieu Funeral Home in Catholic Church with Fr. John and Kelly Cadreau, Thomas Atkinson, Wisc., Merel C. De Survivors include his father Newberry assisted the family Hascall as celebrant. Cadreau, April Williams, Wendy Mott, Aurora, IL, and Earl C. and Joel Gutierrez, John and (Jadwiga) De Mott of Virginia Lisa Williams, Jessica, Julia, Beach, Va., 14 grandchildren; Jamila and Joseph Labaire, and 11 great-grandchildren; and Allan Cadreau; great grandchil- siblings, Marcus De Mott, Sister dren Matthew Cadreau, Brook- Frances — IBVM (Merel) De lyn Cadreau, Laney and Jackson Mott, Joan Grossback, Lester Williams, Donald Hellebuyck, (Joyce) De Mott, Sister Margue- Grace and Cassandra Gutierrez. rite — SSND De Mott, Norma Miles’ parents were John Jo- Killips, and Gerald (Cindy) De seph Cadreau and Ruby Teresa Mott. Bebo. His grandparents were He was preceded in death by Joseph and Rebecca (Cadotte) by his parents; a sister, Carol Cadreau and Mary (Laliberty) De Mott; and a daughter-in-law Bebo-LaCoy, married to first Joe Rose Marie De Mott. Bebo and second Peter LaCoy. Services were Feb. 26 at His siblings, all deceased, were St. Patrick Catholic Church in Loretta (Wilks) Payneter, John Whitewater with Fr. Thomas Clifford Cadreau, Eva Mae Perrin celebrating. Burial will (Cadreau) Fletcher, Gates, Rose- be at Hillside Cemetery. mary (Cadreau) Albert. Many Nitardy Funeral Home nieces, nephews, and cousins asisted. such as Clarence (Bouncer) Cadreau of the Sault and Anita PETER J. SABASTIAN (Bebo) Nelson of Munising. Peter J. Sabastian, 76, died His ancestry comes from on Feb. 17, Sugar Island (Baie de Wassie), 2011, at Sault Ste. Marie and AuTrain, Tuomey Re- Mich. He will be missed greatly. gional Medi- Rest well, dad. cal Center, Sumter, S.C. ORSON DE MOTT SR. Born Feb. 13, Orson Hugh De Mott Sr., 87, 1935, in Sault of Whitewa- Ste. Marie, ter, Wisc., he was a son Remember When... faithful of the late Christine Sabastian Online meant standing in one? servant of the O’Connor, and the late Joe Lord and lov- O’Connor, stepfather. Banking by computer is beyond convenient. It’s amazing when ing husband He spent his youth in the you stop to think that only a few years ago, banking online meant of Rosemary public schools of DeTour. He standing in one. (La Moun- was an avid reader, hunter, tain) De Mott, fisherman, and a lifelong student You can really stay on top of your finances with computer banking. passed away of education. He served 10 All from the comfort of your home or office. Get online today. on Feb. 23, 2011, at the Fort years in the Army, and 10 years Atkinson Memorial Hospital, in in the Air Force, where he was Fort Atkinson, Wisc. stationed in Sumter, after serv- Open your account today by stopping at one of our 7 local banking offices! Orson was born in DeTour, ing two tours in Germany and Mich., on Nov. 24, 1923, the two tours in Thailand. He was a Visit us online at son of Hugh Joseph and Agnes member of the Sault Ste. Marie (McCann) De Mott. Tribe of Chippewa Indians, and www.fnbsi.com He served his country in the a member of the Fraternal Order Trust the Eastern Upper Peninsula’s Army Air Forces during WWII of Orioles Nest 311, Kinross. oldest community bank, in the American Theatre from He is survived by a son, celebrating 122 years of 1943-1946, serving as a B-17 Chris Sabastian, and his wife, continuous service to the area. airplane mechanic. On July 18, Debbie; a daughter, Heide Sa- 1953, Orson married Rosemary bastian Englehart, all of Sumter. La Mountain in Oconto, Wisc. One brother, Bob O’Connor Member FDIC He began a welding career as and his wife, Alice; one sister, a ship builder in Sturgeon Bay, Marie O’Connor Pauze, all of Wisc., and was employed at Sault Ste. Marie; four grandchil- 20 Natural Resources March 4, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung NMU hosts Indigenoius Earth Issues Summit MARQUETTE, Mich. — A lifically on indigenous environ- respected teacher of traditional learned from Anishinaabe activ- call to action on environmental mental philosophies and various Anishinaabe ecological knowl- ist Walter Bresette. issues impacting indigenous threats posed to indigenous edge, will facilitate workshops Rounding out the events will communities, the fourth annual nations by the culture of indus- on traditional firemaking skills. be an evening music and poetry Northern Michigan University trialism. Her books include — Martin Reinhardt, a jam session with an open mic. Indigenous Earth Issues Summit Solar Storms, Dwellings: A citizen of the Sault Ste. Marie The summit is a family- is set to take place from 9 a.m. Spiritual History of the Living Tribe and scholar with multi- friendly event. Native American to 9 p.m. Friday, March 25, in World and Mean Spirit, a final- faceted research interests, will cultural activities geared toward the NMU Whitman Hall com- ist for the Pulitzer Prize. present on ways to de-colonize children 6 and under will be mons. The event is free and An exciting array of work- our diets. offered, though children of all open to the public, but registra- shops and presentations will — Noted Ojibwe-Lacandon ages are welcome. tion is required for meals and also be part of the summit, author and birchbark-biting art- Past summits have featured recommended for the children’s offering information on regional ist Lois Beardslee will discuss a variety of speakers ranging activities. The goal of the sum- mining threats, practical skills her art and the issues surround- from an aboriginal Australian mit is to inform, inspire and for living more gently on the ing the birch tree in Michigan. delegation to Evon Peter of The fourth annual offer participants skills they can earth and lessons in activism. — Red Cliff elder Tony the Gwich’in near the Arctic Northern Michigan take out into the world to effect Presenters and facilitators con- DePerry will offer his view of Circle. Presenters have spoken University Indigenous Earth positive change for Mother firmed so far include the fol- Anishinaabe environmental phi- on industrial threats to indig- Issues Summit takes place Earth. lowing: losophy as part of a presentation enous lands (such as mining, on Friday, March 25 from Award-winning Chickasaw — Bobby Bullet, an on the mining threats facing the biomass plants, dams and mega- 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Whitman author and international speaker Anishinaabe musician and 2010 tribes in the U.P. and northern windfarms), various indigenous Commons, NMU, Marquette, Linda Hogan will be featured as NAMMY Award winner who Wisconsin. environmental philosophies Mich. the summit’s keynote presenter has played guitar with Loretta — Frank Koehn, longtime and proactive projects that have With a focus on the north- and will be part of the NMU Lynn, will present a “music in environmental and social jus- been undertaken to address woods, the summit workshops events celebrating Women’s activism” workshop. tice advocate, will conduct a environmental racism and other range from pre-colonialism History Month. A novelist, poet — Nick Hockings of workshop on environmental similar concerns. diets of the Anishinaabeg to and essayist, Hogan writes pro- Lac du Flambeau, a well activism strategies and skills To register for the summit or firemaking to using music in for more information, call (906) environmental activism. 227-1397 or visit www.nmu. edu/nativeamericans. Deadline ments and the College of Arts Reward for tips on wolf killings for registration is March 22. and Sciences. The Department of Natural where it was discovered. The maximum penalty for The 2011 summit is spon- This year’s summit con- Resources and Environment In Luce County, the wolf was poaching a wolf is 90 days in sored by the NMU Center cludes “Down to Earth Week,” and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife found south of Newberry on jail or a fine of up to $1,000, for Native American Studies a series of environmental activi- Service are seeking information Friday, Feb. 11, and had died of or both, plus reimbursement of with generous support from ties on campus hosted by NMU regarding two wolf poaching an apparent gunshot wound. $1,500 to the state for killing an the Keweenaw Bay Indian Students for Sustainable Living cases, one in Chippewa County A reward is being offered for endangered species. Poaching Community and the following and other student groups. For and one in Luce County. information that leads to the convictions also usually include NMU entities: Multicultural more information on these On Friday, Feb. 18, a dead arrest of the subject or subjects a suspension of hunting privi- Education and Resource Center, activities, e-mail Mindy Otto at wolf was found in the Roxbury involved in these cases. Anyone leges for a period of three years. geography and English depart- Creek area of Curley Lewis with information is asked to Wolves are a federally pro- [email protected]. Rd. in Whitefish Township. call the Report All Poaching tected species in Michigan and Forensic examination deter- hotline at (800) 292-7800, 24 cannot legally be killed except How do you envision mined that the wolf died of hours a day, seven days a week, in the defense of human life. a gunshot wound. Evidence or to contact their local DNRE For more information on shows that the wolf was killed office or conservation officer. wolves in Michigan, go to our natural resources? at another location and then Information may be left anony- www.michigan.gov/wolves. 2011 Integrated Resource Management transported to the location mously. Plan survey From the IFWD will be working with Michigan As previously reported, Sault State University to conduct a Bay City Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Three Tribe received grant funding mail and online survey of the from the Bureau of Indian membership. This survey will Wolves in Upper Peninsula Affairs to develop an Integrated provide the tribe with valuable A Bay City man has pled are met. Additionally, Hayward Prosecutor Alfred Feleppa Resource Management Plan new information and follow-up guilty to charges of ille- was ordered to pay $3,000 in reviewed the case and issued (IRMP). The IRMP is a information to the 2005 inland gally killing three wolves in restitution for the wolves, $590 the charges against Hayward. document that will articulate fishing, hunting, and trapping Mackinac County in January. for the replacement of the track- Hayward also faced possible a long-term vision sustaining survey. If you receive a survey William Hayward, 58, also pled ing collars and $1,500 in fines federal charges from the U.S. our natural resources for seven in the mail, please take the guilty to malicious destruc- and court costs. Hayward’s Fish and Wildlife Service; how- generations and a strategy time to fill it out and return it tion of property for destroying hunting privileges were also ever an agreement was reached to achieve that vision. The to Michigan State University. two tracking collars that had revoked for a period of three with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Sault Tribe has many different Your input is truly vital to our been placed on the wolves years, and the rifle he used to Service that federal charges programs and departments that understanding and protection by the Department of Natural kill the wolves was condemned. for these three illegal wolf both directly and indirectly of the ways that members use Resources and Environment. DNRE conservation officers kills would not be brought if manage our natural resources. our shared natural resources and Hayward was sentenced conducted the investigation Hayward resolved the matter in We will use this strategy will member feelings and opinions on Monday, Feb. 14, in 92nd after locating three dead wolves state court. Wolves are federally help us manage our resources in regarding resource management District Court in St. Ignace to in northwestern Mackinac protected under the Endangered a deliberate manner with a focus directions. 365 days in jail, with 90 days to County in January that had Species Act and a person may on efficiency and effectiveness. By completing this survey, be served immediately and the died from gunshot wounds. be charged in both state and In developing this strategy, you can help create our long- remaining time suspended if all Hayward was developed as the federal court for illegally killing the tribe is gathering ideas term vision for Sault Tribe terms of his 24-month probation suspect, and Mackinac County wolves. and information from our natural resource management. membership. You may have If you have any questions about completed a pilot survey or the IRMP project, please contact 2011 Harvesting licenses available participated in a focus group the Inland Fish and Wildlife As previously reported, we 2010. toward the Inland Fish and are making several changes for We are simplifying the fee Wildlife Department (IFWD). in the past year. In the early Department at 632-6132. 2011 to our inland permitting structure for 2011. Members The IFWD has been relocated months of 2011, Sault Tribe process in response to feedback between the ages of 17 and next to Law Enforcement in from members. An applica- 59 will be required to pay a the George K. Nolan Judicial IFWD expresses thanks tion form is on page 21. You $15 administration fee. The $4 Building at 2175 Shunk Road. The Inland Fish and Wildlife and the information gathered can also find the 2011 inland mailing fee will no longer be We hope this will help stream- Department (IFWD) would like from our harvest reports plays a harvesting license applications assessed to inland licenses and line permitting and reporting for to thank everyone who took vital role in those meetings. online at www.saulttribe.com permits. Youth (16 and young- the membership. the time to fill out 2010 har- We would also like to after March 1. er) and elders (60 and over) are We hope that the planned vest reports. The feedback we remind those who have yet to We are returning to a licens- still exempt from administration changes will simplify the received from the has been very turn in a harvest report that they ing system that uses a hard-card and mailing fees. In 2011, a $4 process for the membership. helpful. We would also like will not be issued 2011 licenses license that will cover many of application fee will be assessed If you have questions regard- to remind those who haven’t until they do. Harvest reports the Sault Tribe hunting, fish- for the elk and bear lotteries. ing changes to the permitting submitted reports to please get can be found at www.saulttribe. ing, trapping, and gathering Members should contact process, please call Sault Tribe it filled and returned as soon as com under the conservation sec- activities. Harvest tags for deer, Sault Tribe Law Enforcement Law Enforcement at (906) 635- possible. tion, or one may call the IFWD bear, elk, fisher, marten, bobcat for all licenses and permits. 6065, and for questions regard- Consultation meetings at the at (906) 632-6132 and we will and turkey will continue to be All issues pertaining to harvest ing harvest reporting please call state and federal level are com- mail one to those who so desire issued in the same manner as in reporting should be directed the IFWD at (906) 632-6132. ing up in the next few months to receive one. March 4, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Natural Resources 21 Sault Tribe Earth Day activities set for May 7 By Kathie Brosemer, with us. We’re planning lots of chemicals and enjoy the other 632-5575 and let us know what May 21 — The Chippewa Environmental Director hands-on activities including demonstrations and displays. you’d like to do. There are only County recycling depot is hold- Boozhoo, we are having potting up the invasive plant It’s going to be a busy scene. four of us trying to manage all ing the first of three household a party for Mother Earth and Purple Loosestrife, to get ready We’re trying to plan for of this, so anything you can do hazardous waste collection you’re invited. to grow the loosestrife beetles some food on site too – per- to help would be appreciated. days. Check local information Earth Day is officially April in our garden shed and release haps chili and frybread if we Other not-to-be-missed for the exact times and what 22, but if you check the calen- them along the shorelines where can get it organized. Definitely spring events : they’ll accept, but typically dar, that’s not a great day for a this plant has taken hold. We’ll fair trade coffee, and maybe March 26, Lake Superior these events take household party this year, unfortunately. try our hand at making rainbar- the friends of the library will State University — The quantities of paints, auto fluids, We’re delaying two weeks, to rels and the first to give it a try be on hand with a table full of Environmental Summit spon- and pesticides, among other May 7. will get to take their handiwork environmental books you can sored by the Binational Public things. Time to clean out the On Saturday, May 7, the home with them to catch rain- browse through and buy. Advisory Council working garage and the basement. building and grounds at 206 water for their gardens. We’ll If you live nearby, bike or to clean up the St. Marys Watch for the tribe and the Greenough Street in Sault Ste. sort out compost worms, have walk over and you can enter a River. This year’s theme is county to co-sponsor an elec- Marie will come alive with a outdoor composting boxes on draw for prizes. If you have to “Appreciation of the St. Marys tronic waste (e-waste) recycling party Honoring Mother Earth. display to look at, and if we come by car because it’s too far, River.” program. We’re discussing dates We’re planning great things can manage it, we’ll have a few fill up your car with people so Our own Crystal Bole is right now and a few details for the whole family to share freebies to give out from the it’s less pollution per person, helping organize this and she have to come together for us and enjoy. Plan to come and power companies, too. and you can enter too. Walk, wants you to know it runs from before we’re ready to announce, learn, eat and sing, play and A habitat game and other run, swim or fly, but get here 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and there will but we’re looking at an early dance together. kids’ fun will keep the young and have a wonderful time hon- be presenters on the culture and June event. We’ll recycle com- Joe Riley, noted Indian ones occupied while adults find oring Mother Earth with us. history of the river, recreation puters and anything that plugs singer-songwriter, will be here out how cheap and easy it is to If you’d like to help us with on the river and environmental into a computer, as well as to sing songs for Mother Earth, caulk a window to save money any of this, we’d be honored protection, information, kids’ other types of electronics to be hold a songwriting playshop on energy bills, learn how to to have you – please call the activities, all centering on the announced when we have the for kids and celebrate spring save water and garden without Environment Department at river. date and the final details. Helping Mother Nature to help your garden By Larry Dyer want to harvest, including over the whole growing season. to attract beneficial insects see Brown bag lunch MSU Educator tomatoes, melons, cucumbers A stable habitat to keep www.nativeplants.msu.edu or All gardeners share some of and squash. Most of us have beneficial insects around call Larry Dyer. series on gardening their produce with insects and heard of the importance of for the whole season and I’d love to hear what you Dyer hosts an informative Talk Gardening With other creatures. Most of us are honey bees for pollination, but from one season to the next think about this and about your series, Larry willing to share a little bit, but they aren’t the only ones. There provides shelter, nesting sites gardening experiences. Please , a brown bag discussion we would like to keep insect are a number of wild bees, and overwintering sites. It is feel free to give me a call. series on the fourth Thursday of feeding from rising to the level flies, butterflies and moths that important to have some sites Larry Dyer is a tribal each month from 12-12:50 p.m. of “pest” damage. pollinate our crops as well. where both the plants and the extension educator with in the Sault Tribe Health Center The key is attracting insects Beneficial insects need soil are undisturbed. Some of Michigan State University auditorium. that will be garden helpers, or habitats that provide for some of our most common predators, Extension working with the Bay Dates and topics: beneficial insects. Two of the their needs, like pollen, nectar such as ground beetles are soil Mills Indian Community, the March 24 – Starting your own most important ways insects and other insects. Some families dwellers, and some of the native Hannahville Indian Community, seeds can benefit our gardens is by of flowers with very accessible bees are ground nesters. the Little Traverse Bay Bands April 28 – Back yard pollinating our crops and by nectar and pollen are the daisy Perennial plantings are best of Odawa Indians and the Sault composting eating the insects that want to family (aster, daisy, goldenrod) for providing stable habitat, but Sainte Marie Tribe of Chippewa May 12 – Planning for seed eat our crops. and the carrot family (Queen annual plants can be part of your Indians. His office is at the saving Many of our vegetable crops Anne’s lace, coriander, fennel, floral display as well, espeically Emmet County MSU Extension June 23 – Weed management need to have pollen transferred common cow parsnip). It helps of the perennials are just getting office in Harbor Springs. He July 28 – Insect and disease from one plant to another in to have an assortment of flowers established. For more about can be reached at (231) 439- management order to produce the fruit we that will provide a floral display growing native perennial plants 8982 or [email protected]. Aug 25 – Seed saving. 2011 Sault Tribe2011 harvesting Sault Tribe Inland Application license application Please fill out the following application indicating all harvest tags that you would like in addition to your 2011 Harvest License. The Harvest License authorizes you to participate in activities pursuant to Chapters 21 and 23 of the Tribal Code only. Great Lakes activities require separate permits pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Tribal Code.

In 2011, the cost for each member will be 15 dollars. Please note, there will no longer be a mailing fee assessed in addition to the 15 dollar administration fee. You must pay with a check or a money order payable to Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. If you have questions, please contact the Inland Fish and Wildlife Department (906.632.6132) or Sault Tribe Law Enforcement (906.635.6065). Youth (under 16) and Elders (over 60) are not required to pay fees

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Application Harvest Tags

Deer

Spring Turkey

Fall Turkey

pine marten, bobcat, river otter, and fisher harvest tags**

*Bear and Elk Applications will be available on the Sault Tribe website and the newspaper in the May 2011. ***walleye and steelhead permits for the specially regulated seasons will be available by contact Sault Tribe Law Enforcement, see website for details (www.saulttribe.com). ****For all other permits pursuant to chapter 21 and 23 of the Tribal Code, you must contact the Sault Tribe Law Enforcement (i.e. State Firewood and State Maple Sap). Please mail completed applications to: PO Box 925 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 22 Representative Reports March 4, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Let’s look at our future instead of our past Mr. Sawruk because of his March 10: Open meeting in Also during the meetings, the the cases caused disappointment extensive experience in Indian Newberry at the tribal center, 5 topic of “exotic species” came for most of us, the board took gaming. He has successfully p.m. Presentation by Chairman up. So, the following week, the actions that were in the best developed five Native casinos. Joe McCoy, unit representatives board and I were able to meet interest of the tribe by cutting Under our agreement with and Mike Sawruk. one-on-one with Sen. Howard our losses and protecting our him, he will be responsible for March 11: Elder luncheon, Walker and members from our limited resources. securing all project approvals 12 p.m., St. Ignace. Discussion fisheries staff to discuss the We must guard and respect and project financing. He has with elders after luncheon. impact of this on our tribe. our right to use the referendum pledged to work with us as a Presentation by Chairman Joe Finally, in early March, eli- process to challenge decisions board and all members of the McCoy, unit representatives and gible Sault Tribe members will made by our elected lead- tribe to successfully complete Mike Sawruk. be asked to vote on two more ers. But at the same time, it the settlement process. We had a great opportu- issues via referenda — despite is wasteful of tribal resources Details of our agreement nity this month to have din- the fact neither proposal’s out- and an abuse of the referendum are outlined on the front page. ner with some of our new come will have any effects on process to spend $40,000 on This investment could lead to legislators during a special the tribe. referendum elections that can’t big things for us, and I am very meeting in Lansing. Those The referenda will cost us change the responsible and Darwin “Joe” McCoy pleased to be moving forward the board met with included about $40,000 to complete and cost-saving actions we took to Tribal Chairman on this project. Senate Majority Leader Randy seeks to reverse actions by the preserve the tribe’s assets. Aanii! To hear more on this invest- Richardville, Senate Majority board of directors that resulted In the coming months, we As I have said in many of ment from Mr. Sawruk and me, Floor Leader Arlen Meekhof, from two separate Circuit Court are going to examine reforms my past reports, the board and we have scheduled meetings senators Howard Walker, Tom cases. The outcomes of those that will protect the members’ I are looking to move this tribe throughout the area. They will Casperson, Geoff Hansen, court cases cannot be undone right to referendum while ensur- forward. To stop looking back be held: representatives Ed McBroom, by a vote of tribal members ing the tribe is able to do busi- on our past, and to look into March 2: Elder luncheon, Frank Foster, Matt Huuki, Steve because the tribe has signed ness in an efficient manner. new investments, new oppor- 12 p.m., Sault Ste. Marie, Lindberg and deputy legislative binding settlement agreements I feel that tribal members tunities that will allow us to Nokomis-Mishomis Place. director for Governor Snyder, which have saved hundreds of have the right and ability to use increase the services for our Discussion with elders after Darin Ackerman. thousands of dollars in addi- the referendum to challenge membership, and allow us to luncheon. Presentation by Many things are covered tional legal bills and other costs. decisions that can be changed, continue to expand our current Chairman Joe McCoy, Unit I during meetings like this—high- The full article on this topic is but people who have their own businesses. representatives. lights include maintaining the on the front page. political agendas should not In this edition of the paper, March 9: Elder luncheon, Michigan Indian Tuition Waver The issues looking to be be able to waste scarce tribal you’ll see an article detailing 12 p.m., Sault Ste. Marie, within the higher education overturned are in regards to resources on referenda that our latest partnership with Mike Nokomis-Mishomis Place. budget, pushing for Community settlement payments the board are irrelevant and waste tribal Sawruk, a successful business- More discussion with elders. Health dollars for Upper approved on the Resolution funds. Doing this is an abuse man originally from Sault Ste. Presentation by Chairman Joe Peninsula programs, fighting for 2010-292, payout of $18,000 to of our rights and our tribal Marie, on a new proposal to McCoy, unit representatives, fair and equal treatment of tribal former Sault Tribe Police Chief Constitution. settle the tribe’s unresolved and Mike Sawruk. members from the Department Fred Paquin, and Resolution As always, please contact Charlotte Beach land claim by March 9: Open meeting, of Natural Resources, non- 2011-09, where the Sault Tribe my office toll free at (800) 793- seeking federal approval for a 6 p.m. in Sault Ste. Marie at expansion of non-Indian gam- board agreed to settle the so- 0660 or locally at 635-6050 new casino in the Detroit sub- Kewadin Casinos. Presentation ing and fully funding tourism called “7 + 2” lawsuit against a with any concerns. urb of Romulus. by Chairman Joe McCoy, promotion programs, especially former tribal chairman and key Sincerely, The board voted on to move unit representatives and Mike those that effect the Northern employees after losing the case Darwin “Joe” McCoy forward on this proposal with Sawruk. areas. in Circuit Court. While settling Tribal Chairman Working hard on behalf of our tribal people Congratulations, Rob, on being performance of local and state bility and our sovereignty. The lottery and Keno games and full hired as the new Washington, public health systems; however, most pressing issues brought funding of tourism promotion D.C., Bureau Chief for Indian very little has been invested to forth by the tribes was federal programs, especially those that Country Today Media Network! build tribal public health system. funding flowing straight to the affects the northern areas. I appreciate all that you do to CDC has not invested in the tribes – or through the state if It is important that we find keep the world informed of who tribes’ ability to develop tribal clear accountability measures solutions to work together better we are as a people! You are public health accreditation. We are in place to ensure the tribes with our state. I had the oppor- helping to keep our voices alive! asked them to do so. receive appropriate funding. This tunity to suggest to the deputy On March 1 and 2, I attended While in Atlanta, I attended is to be the first in a series of legal counsel for the governor Tribal Consultation Advisory a tribal leaders’ and state health conversations of this kind. that Wisconsin had law that Committee to the Centers for officials’ meeting to discuss While in Lansing, Directors tribes would not only have con- Disease Control and Prevention tribal-state relations issues. Pine, Rickley, Miller and I had sultation with the governor’s (CDC). I, along with other tribal Tribal leaders from Michigan, the opportunity to meet and office, but also with all of their leaders, advised the heads of Wisconsin, New Mexico, Alaska have meaningful discussions state agencies. This works very the departments (many in atten- and Arizona were represented. with our state representatives. well for the tribes of Wisconsin. dance) of how import it is we State health officials were rep- They included Senate Majority There are many ways we Cathy Abramson, use our culture and traditions to resented from approximately Leader Randy Richarville, could work together so that our Director, Unit I bring back the health and well 10 states including Maine, New Senate Majority Floor Leader communities both win in an Before I begin my unit being to our nations. Mexico, Arizona, California, Arlen Meekhof, senators Tom effort to provide services. This report, I would like to thank and Oneida Vice Chair Kathy North Carolina and Georgia. Caperson and Howard Walker, can be done and should be done. recognize Ms. Stacy Bohlen, Hughes and I both emphasized Representatives from several representatives Ed McBroom, I would like to take this time executive director of the how programs such as our centers of CDC participated, Steve Lindberg and deuputy to recognize another warrior National Indian Health Board, Traditional Foods Program including Dr. Judith Monroe, legal counsel for Governor for our tribe and our country. for all the hard work she does provide the foundation our director of the Office of State, Snyder, David Murley. Also Staff Sgt, Shawn Menard will on behalf of our tribal members. members need to get back on Tribal, Local and Territorial joining us were members of our be leaving to return to duty Stacy is a Sault Tribe member the path to recovery in so many Support. staff, Legislative Director Mike in Afghanistan in the com- who has worked tirelessly in very ways. CDC must support The meeting, which was a McCoy, Staff Attorney Courtney ing months. He and his family Washington, D.C., to make sure more programming such as this. moderated and directed conver- Kachur, ACFS Division Director were featured in the tribal paper our people are represented and On March 3, I testified about sation, offered the opportunity Juanita Bye, Child Placement recently. Staff Sgt. Menard, heard by many of our legislators state-tribal relations and urged for tribes and states to discuss Services Supervisor Jamie who has four more years before and many federal government the agency to honor the trust issues that need to be addressed Moran and Child Placement retirement, will be deployed in agencies. responsibility with tribe and in order to work together better. Services Manager Melissa the combat arena. In the past, I can’t tell you the impor- not delegate that responsibil- The meeting was very produc- Vanluven. he has spent thousands of his tance of the work so many of ity to the states. I also testified tive and offered an opportunity Issues that were discussed own money for equipment not our members who live outside about the need to build public for everyone to really LISTEN were DNR/fishing rights, judges provided by the military that our service area do so that we health infrastructure within to each other. It was interesting refusing to pay tribes our private was necessary to his survival may continue to receive the ser- Indian Country and asked CDC that the state representatives had agency administration rate for in Afghanistan, and he is now vices we have. We have many to assist NIHB with that effort a number of questions about children tribes supervise for gearing up for more. warriors out there who are pro- financially and with expertise. Indian Country and tribes and foster care placement, main- Thank you all for your words tecting our rights and resources. I also testified about tribal largely sought greater under- taining the Michigan Indian of support and please continue I appreciate that our tribal news- voluntary public health accredi- standing. It was very clear that Tuition Waiver with the higher to contact me if you have any paper staff has chosen to give tation, an area of work NIHB various levels of understanding education budget, push for questions or areas of concern. them the proper recognition by has developed for more than exist about trust responsibility Community Health dollars espe- My cell phone is (906) 322- featuring them in our paper. Rob three years. Nationally, CDC has between the tribes and the feder- cially for Upper Peninsula pro- 3823 and my email address is Capriccioso was just recently invested a great deal to assess al government. Each tribal leader grams and no expansion of non- [email protected]. featured in the last paper. and build the capacity and spoke about the trust responsi- Indian gaming. This includes March 4, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Representative Reports 23 Tribal Audit Committee is proactive governance have to be then, investigated, to work with the different increase for the employees politan areas where most of the understood and then we must departments and managers to of the tribe. It has been long money is being spent. prepare a plan to persuade them find flaws in the system and overdue and I assure you that Recently, I have read that to have a positive outcome. fix them before they become a the board has been trying to be Lansing, Grand Rapids and Since I have become the devastating problem. The com- both fiscally responsible to the other major towns are now treasurer of the tribe I have mittee wants to have quality members and appreciative of seeking gaming for there cities. reinstated the Audit Committee. checks on procedures and spot the employees as best as they I fear that if we are not actively This committee receives the checks on inventories and cash can. working to expand our business audits run by the auditing firm drawers. This also sounds easy, The increase in wages will enterprises, we will once again of Anderson Tackmen and but to reach the right conclu- cost the tribe more than a half be left out of the lions share of reviews them and then passes sions with the right informa- a million dollars this year. The the profits. them onto the full tribal board. tion, a very strict guideline board hopes yearly increases Expanding gaming is always We’ve begun to expand the must be set up for both the will be available but it always a very tough nut to crack and scope of the Audit Committee Audit Committee and the audi- relies on the performance of many obstacles lie in the path to include the function of inde- tors when they do these func- our casinos. but I stubbornly believe that we pendent audits done to areas tions. The casinos were slightly up have to go forth and make our Keith Massaway, that are seldom monitored or I guarantee that the audit last year in profits. The over- own way if we wish to succeed Director, Unit III reviewed. Since I have been a committee will continue to all gross was nearly the same into the future and for our chil- The board has been discuss- board member, there have been work on and fulfill its promise but many cost savings that dren. ing ways to be more proac- several cases of employee theft to protect the tribe’s assets and were implemented helped. We Thank you again for all the tive and less reactive in our and misappropriations of the its employees in any way it still look for ways to increase cards and the phone calls. I also approach to governance. This tribe’s holdings. I have seen the can. If you have any concerns profits but cutting gets harder wish to thank all the employees is a lot easier said than done. board put in many policies to or comments please call me and each year as less and less fat is for all the hard work they do. Being proactive means you correct the flaws but this is a I will keep any information I available to trim. With the new Keith Massaway, 702 have to have reliable informa- reactionary move after a lot of receive confidential. competition opening here and Hazelton St., St. Ignace, MI tion on events that might, could damage has been done. I would like to commend there down state we are left on 49781; (906) 643-6981, or can happen. These events The Audit Committee wants the board for passing a pay the outside of the major metro- [email protected]. Protected right to referendum not frivolous additional legal costs for both right to referendum was pro- — it is estimated at $95 mil- We will be holding a cases. tected, yet we also had to lion! community meeting at the I have listened to many make sure the process was not Without our members hav- Newberry Tribal Center on members speak about these being abused in a wasteful or ing safe and warm homes, March 10 at 5 p.m. This meet- decisions. Many do not agree frivolous way in the name of many struggles ensue for ing will be with Catherine that we should have had to pay politics. them. We may need to look Hollowel and I, the chair- legal fees back or pay out the Please call your board this priority within the tribe. man and Mike Sawruk. Mr. vacation on the former chief of members or speak with family Heath and education are very Sawruk is a businessman police. However, most agree members so that you are able important, but without a home, who leadership has identi- it was a necessary so that we to get the facts on how we families are unsettled. This fied to pursue our Charlotte were able to move forward fis- came to our decisions. We will serves as a catalyst for health Beach land claims settlement. cally and that there is closure be reviewing the referendum issues, drug abuse, children’s Please attend, as we will be for tribal members. process, so please don’t hesi- lack of attendance in school, presenting the plan and you Approximately 200 mem- tate to contact me if you have just to name a few. are encouraged to ask any bers signed each of these thoughts or input on this. Many ideas were shared questions. We will hold more petitions. It is my hope that This past week I attended about new and “out of the meetings in the area. For Unit lana Causley, the circulator told these peti- the “Native American Housing box” solutions that we can II members we will be holding Director, Unit II tioners the honest facts. We Needs Assessment Session” implement to sustain and assist one in St. Ignace, as well since The two recent decisions to have already paid out $18,000 with staff from our Housing us in using our funding so that it is centrally located for all of settle with the 7+2 plaintiffs to the former chief of police Department and Housing it reaches its maximum poten- Unit II. Please see the sched- and the former chief of police as we were advised to do by Commissioner Shirley tial. Economical development ule on the front page of this have been petitioned for refer- our legal team. We will now Goudreau. At the session within our housing needs to newspaper. endum. In the next few weeks expend another $20,000 for our Housing Director Joni be pursued. We worked very I will be holding office you will be receiving your bal- the referendum. In the end, Talentino, housing special- hard on goals and resources hours at the Hessel Tribal lots. Per the Constitution, any we will have paid out $38,000 ist Mariea Pine Mongene and for future funds with the HUD Center on Monday, March 21, petition bearing at least 100 on this case and the other, the Executive Director Kristi Office of Native American 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. valid signatures must be sent initial legal team (William Harwood brought a wealth of Programs. I support the dedi- In closing, please me call at to the membership for a vote. Horton) advised was our only knowledge to the table. cated staff within our own (906) 484-2954 if you would As stated in my last report, true option on the 7+2. We prepared a study prior department here at home who like to discuss any concerns or we the leadership supported The board of directors to the session that identified understand the challenges and meet with me. settling with the 7+2 to avoid deliberated long and hard on the funds needed to house our are well prepared to create and Baamaa pii minwaa having to place a cash bond this issue. On one hand, we tribal members on the waiting advocate more housing and kaawaabmin, of over $1 million as well as had to see that the member’s list and those that are in need resources for our members. Lana Causley Bouschor’s leadership era of growth, prosperity me, when I was chairman, the in the drafting of the Sault Tribe report for the tribal council and involved in every major deci- tribe purchased the present constitution in the earlier ’70s members as to expenditures, sion of the Sault Tribe up to school site because the tribe — all 16-plus versions. As a revenue and how much cash election of 2004. I am blamed needed additional space due to student going to college, rais- the tribe had in its checking for every mistake that has been expansion of member service ing a family and volunteering account — I recall one month made by my opponents as programs. The BIA approved for the tribal community, I read it was $654. The source of the former tribal chairman (1987- the Sault Tribe application for every tribal historical record money was from donations. The 2004). The Sault Tribe enjoyed, setting up a school. The tribe that existed prior to 1970. expenses were for stamps, cof- under my leadership, success funded renovation and the first Our Past and Our Future fee and paper. In comparison, and growth. year of operation. Education The tribe’s early years were 30 years later, the Sault Tribe Today annual revenue from is one on the most important tough. It was not “cool” or peaked when I was chairman. governmental operation and our priorities of the Sault Tribe. The beneficial to be Indian and The tribe’s revenue was nearly five northern casino is about need for a larger school facility many members past and pres- $550 million, self-sufficiency $200 million, self-sufficiency has been requested by the JKL ent denied their heritage. The funds and cash were $90 mil- funds and cash are at $5 million School Board. stereotype of being an Indian, lion and we had close to 5,000 and the tribe has less than 2,000 Background at least in this community, was jobs. jobs. Bernard Bouschor, I am 62 years old, the only you lived in a ghetto (Marquette In my tenure as tribal chair- In closing, when did this Director, Unit I member of the tribal council and Shunk area in Sault Ste. man (1987-2004), our tribe tribe have it together, when did Dear Tribal Members, with 41 years of tribal institu- Marie), you were drunks and continued to prosper financially, the tribe have a common direc- The tribe moves forward tional history. I was a volunteer, uneducated. expanded membership services, tion and a goal? And, was the with the establishment of tribal an employee, a member past Today, the Sault tribe and continued to build on our finan- change in leadership in 2004 work group for the school con- and present of the tribal council, members can take pride in our cial goal of self-sufficiency beneficial to our tribe? struction project at Sault Ste. and former tribal chairman for many accomplishments and and employment opportunities Sincerely, Marie Odenaang site. I am 17 years. I was involved with proud to be a Sault Tribe mem- expanded. Bernard Bouschor proud to be part of the project early leadership of our tribe, the ber. During the three decades in Tribal Council team for the tribe. This reminds elders and community members As a volunteer, I prepared a various leadership roles, I was Unit I 24 Representative Reports March 4, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Board: lack of communication with the people efforts to seek congressional would not have changed the effort is seen as a giant “Who another casino near Detroit. approval of the Charlotte Beach outcome. cares?” in the face of the mem- But that’s just my opinion and Land Claim in return for a casi- in my opinion, these events bership. the opinion of the members no in Romulus, Mich., the Sault should have been reversed if i do not see the urgency for I’ve spoken to. Tribe Board of Directors passed the cause is worthwhile. Why yet another casino outside of i apologize for the sour a new resolution to do just that not show enough respect for our immediate purview. Now, if report. I usually try to provide a with Mike Sawruk through the voters to at least provide the agreement would have been better balance, but this month I Sawruk Management, Inc. The these meetings to the members to contract someone to meet am at a loss to sweeten the tea, idea being purported is that the BEFORE entering into the with the state legislators to as it were. Next month, I hope membership took issue with same contract (minus one pre- speak for us during the current to provide you with a brighter the partners/investors, not the viously named investor) that budget cuts to state programs, I outlook and be able to give you deal. At present, plans are being was just shot down by referen- wouldn’t be so flippant. a progress report for efforts made by the chairman and the dum? but we didn’t hire anyone to to plan for our future and to Public Relations Department to How can we say we know fight to ensure the continuance advance beyond a reactionary DJ Malloy, introduce Mr. Sawruk and the the intent of the voters when of the tuition waiver, health style of government. Director, Unit I new contract to the surrounding we don’t ask? The number one care, education, or housing. if you’d like to weigh in Dateline Monday, communities at Elder meetings complaint to this board is the These programs are being cut on this or any other issues, if Feb. 14, 2011, 3 p.m. — On and other planned informal lack of communication with to the bone to balance state you have ideas to contribute, the heels of a referendum in gatherings. the people. We just further vali- budgets, and, in my opinion, or if you would like to discuss which almost two thirds of the i was not in attendance at dated the complaint and added we need a voice here more than something, please contact me at voters turned down the idea of this special board meeting due fuel to the fire. I will not be we need someone advocating [email protected] or (906) to illness and my “no” vote surprised if this latest Romulus at the federal level to open 440-9762. Staffs’ talent and abilities made raise possible last eight months. Essentially, $40,000 PLUS was Kachur, our tribal attorney, Debra-Ann Pine i’m sure all my fellow board thrown away in order to protect were recently down in Lansing, (906) 440-7581 members are writing about this membership’s right to referen- Mich., meeting with the new http://web.me.com/debra. same subject and to our credit, dum. in-coming Republican senators. ann.pine/Site/Welcome.html we stood united and made this a personally, I believe that We were fortunate to have our [email protected] priority. money would have been better ACFS staff join with us. It was We understood that the wage spent on any number of things good but it is exhausting as a grid has not been adjusted since such as the funeral fund, heat- Native person to always have 2003. Our next goal is to move ing assistance or elder care to explain ourselves and who to a “competitive market based” services, all three of which had we are as a people. They don’t system of wage adjustment. Our to be drastically cut and gut- teach about us in school unless organization is immense, this ted because of the 2008 budget there is a turkey attached to the will take some time to accom- deficit. I believe that knowing story. plish and we still have further that these referendums would i told one senator this: to go with re-structuring Human not effectuate any change made “When talking to non-Natives Resources. them an enormous waste of about who we are, I first Debra Pine, our Human Resource depart- tribal resources and tribal dol- explain that we are not a ‘race’ Director, Unit I ment took some big hits during lars. based situation like the African- the 2008 budget deficit that was it also calls into question our Americans, we are ‘govern- North Star Habitat for ahniin kina gwaya! run by the previous adminis- definition of “valid.” ment-to-government,’ we are Humanity Hello everyone! tration. Looking back, I don’t opportunity. This is what I ‘nations within a nation.’ It 400 Sheridan Dr., aniish na? How are you? believe we understood what a am viewing this as.... an oppor- is important to you, as a non- Sault Ste. Marie niishin! Good! “hub” our HR department truly tunity for good change. So we Native, that the federal govern- 906-632-6616 Giin dash? And you? is. Well, we know now and it is had to make a difficult decision ment honors our treaties; do you Just some basic conversa- a priority to get it back under based on a flawed system. Yet, know why, Senator? Because if Open Hours: tional Anishinaabe for you all. control and functioning to meet at this time, I see it as an oppor- they can’t be trusted to honor Tues-Friday – 9:30-5 I promised my elders I would the needs of our organization. tunity for growth as a tribe and the treaties between us, what help bring our beautiful lan- Saturday – 9:30-1:30 We are very happy to have essentially a “re-tooling” of our makes you think they will honor guage back to the board. I even been able to approve this wage system. After consulting our the paper between you? That We Need Your got our chief to say a couple of increase but the credit lies with Election Committee, it came to paper being the Constitution of words so far, DJ Malloy and I Donations Used & our professional staff of tribal light that they had done all the the United States.” were giving “yea” or “nay” in employees — casino, govern- work we needed them to do to the senator did get to anoth- New — Household Anishinaabe at one meeting and mental, enterprises — battling fix the system. We have recom- er level of understanding about Goods, Building Joanne Carr didn’t miss a beat valiantly through one of the mendations that are currently who we are as a people and I recording it! It is small steps but Materials, Appliances worse economic recessions in being reviewed and will be have in my old uncle Edward it still feels awesome, people! Furniture • Tools the history of this country. Their moving forward to the board for “Pie” Pine to thank for teaching language immersion went talents and abilities truly are review and a vote. me that lesson as a young child. Everything! very well for us. It was held what made this decision pos- this work and recommen- When I think of the definition on Sugar Island at the Mary All contributions go sible. Our tribe is truly fortunate dations have been languishing of America, I think of him. Murray Culture Camp and to reap the rewards of such pro- since 2004, 2006 and 2008. He was patriotic and yet directly to build new language teachers came down fessionalism. Folks, this is just not right. This lived his life as a warrior. He homes. Tax receipts from Manitoulin Island to work i am also happy to report work is done. This board needs understood the definition of us with us. I want to say g’tchi are available. that we will be hosting infor- to review it, make final adjust- as a nation and I am grateful miigwech to Cecil, Leonard and mational meetings with regard ments if necessary and get this that he passed it on to me and I Orien for making this weekend WE ACCEPT SCRAP METAL to our latest efforts to settle the into law. was able to bring this senator to a success. ALUMINUM: siding, old boats, Charlotte Beach land claims Good policy will prevent a better understanding of who the month had its usually canoes, electrical cable, storm issue. wasteful expenditures of money we are as a nation. Nzhishenh and gutter. COPPER/BRASS: used high and low points. My older We have a new person, Mike in the future. Our job, as board (my uncle) g’tchi miigwech. electric wire, copper pipe, old relatives always delivered news Sawruk, working on our behalf. members, is make certain we baamaapii kwaabmin faucets, plumbing fixtures. TIN like this, “Which do you want? / STEEL: used stoves, washers, Mr. Sawruk and his family have good policy and pro- The GOOD news first or the dryers, metal shelving, car body have ties to the Sault area and I cedures in place in order for “For All Your Tire Needs” bad?” Emphasis on the word parts, metal fencing, construc- look forward to seeing what he our tribe to function within a tion steel/tin. MUST BE CLEAN. “GOOD.” I guess they figured can accomplish. This issue has healthy environment. it was like getting sugar before languished for far too long and the second part of that job you had to take the medicine, it’s time for the government to is to be consistent with the it made the hard part easier to settle up with our tribe. application of those laws. One deal with but it was always my okay, folks, that was the of my biggest interests is to choice. sugar. Two more referendums separate the board and the court We had a good beginning were submitted and the board system. We need to take the of the month! The tribal board Moving? acknowledged their validity. next step and bring ourselves to was able to approve a wage ... (I have a difference of opinion the next level of a separate and U.P. TIRE increase for our tribal employ- on their so-called “validity.” ) autonomous court and court of Complete Tire Sales & Service Call Tribal ees. These were the employees The board followed the tribe’s appeals. that were not affected by the Enrollment at Constitution and sent them out in closing, I need to Horn Group/health care work- knowing full well that no matter report that directors Rickley, 1-800-251-6597 ers wage increase or any other (906) 632-6661 how you voted, it is not going Abramson, Miller and I, along tribal group who was already to update to effectuate any change in the with Mike McCoy, our leg- 1-800-635-6661 given wage increases within the outcome of either situation. islative guy, and Courtney 1129 E. Easterday Ave., Sault, MI 49783 your Address! March 4, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Anishinaabemowin 25 Onaabanigiizis miinawaa Biidaasigekwe Odibaajimowinens Ziinzibaakwadookegiizis Mazina’igan Angeline Williams from Aaniin Abinoojiinyag miinawaa That’s why it’s called the Hard Crust Moon Weniijaanisijig! now here in Sault Ste. Marie. The Dog’s Children Hey kids and parents! Mii zanagak ji-waabandamowaad waa- (Continued from Nanabush and the Ducks in last month’s lan- Amy McCoy indizhi-wiinigoo. boozoog obimikawaanan wii-agoodoowaad guage section.) My given name is Amy McCoy Anishinaabeg. This means that it will O’ow ige gaa-aadizooked: Miskwaanakwadookwe dash indizhinikaaz. be harder to see rabbit This she also told: But my name is Miskwaanakwadookwe. tracks for snaring. Mii dash gii-maajitaad gii-boodawed, gii-gichi-boodawed. Aamoo indigoo gaye omaa Bawating. Enda-wenipanad ige Then he set about building a fire, a big fire. They also call me Bumblebee here at the ogijayi’ii da-inaagonewaad rapids. Anishinaabeg. Ogii-waanaawanga’aan i’iw oboodawaan. It also means that it will He dug a pit in the sand for his fireplace. Oshkagoojin wa’aw giizis! be easier to walk on top It is a new month! of the snow. Gii-gizhaawangideni oboodawaan aapiji. The fire made the sand very hot. Mii azhigwa ji-onaabanak. Ziinzibaakwadookegiizis” ige izhinikaanaa Now is the time for the snow to have a noongom giizis. Mii wapii mayaajigaamagak Mii dash gakina imaa gii-asaad minik gaa-nisaad zhiishiiban hard crust. i’iw ziinzibaakwadwaaboo. anooj. It is also called the “Sugar-making Moon” Then he placed there all the ducks of various kinds, as Mii iw wenji-izhinikaazod “Onaabanigiizis” because the first run of sap is beginning. many as he had killed. noongom a’aw giizis omaa Bawating. Mii sh gakina gii-nangwawaad wii-minozonid, gii-gichi- boodawed. Jiigaajiwan gii-aawan ashpadaawangaag. Nashke,yo’ow! See,this! He buried them all in the sand to roast where he had Wegonesh ge-izhichigeyang noongom giizis? Akwa’waadaa! made his big fire What should we do this month? Let’s spear fish through the ice! Jiigaajiwan gii-aawan ashpadaawangaag. It was on a high sandy bluff by a stream. Dwaa’ige s/he makes a hole in the ice Mii dash gii-ozhishing gii-nibaad. Then he lay down to sleep. Bimaadagaako s/he walks along on the ice Mii dash gii-mookidiyeshing. He lay with his buttocks sticking out. Bazhiba’ stab/spear someone Naasaab gii-izhinaagozi odiyaang. Mikwam He looked just the same on his buttocks. Nibazhiba’waa ice I’m spearing him Miinawaa gii-odengwayaa odiyaang. Anit(iin) He also had a face on his buttocks. Nibazhiba’waa okeyawis fish spear(s) I’m spearing a herring “Akawaabin” ogii-inaan iwidi odiyaan oshkiinzhigoon. Gagwejitoonan onow ikidowinan… Okeyawis “You keep watch,” he said to the eyes that were there on Practice these words… Wewebinaabii herring his buttocks. s/he is fishing (pole) Akwa’waa Asaawe Nandawaabandan nawaj Biidaasigekwe aadizookewin ge- s/he fishes through the ice with a spear Giigoonyike perch aginzo d Iskigamizigegiizis. s/he is fishing Look for more Angeline Williams’ story when it will be the Dwaa’ibaan(an) Sap Boiling Moon. hole(s) made in the ice for water

Wegonesh ge-izhichigeyang netamnising iskigamiziganing? What will we do first at Sugarbush?

Nitam biindaakoojige First, she makes a tobacco offering

Mii dash ozhiga’iged Then she taps trees

Ininaatig Maple tree

Ozhiga’ige s/he taps trees Ojibwemowin Pronunciation Key Indoozhiga’ige I tap trees Short vowels (are said short, or quick)

/a/ = “uh” like u in up /i/ = “ih” like i in sit Giiwe-biboon ikidowinan /o/ = “oh” like o in wrote (Winter turns to spring words) Long Vowels (must say twice as long, or just longer) Maajigaa(magad) it is the first run of sap /aa/ = “ah” like a in father /ii/ = “ee” like ee in keep Gizhigaa /oo/ = “oo” like o in nope also “ou” in soup runs hard (sap) /e/ = “eh” like eh in get

Mooshkinebii As you read a word, look for syllables with it is full of liquid (like a bucket full of sap) (Consonant+Vowel) or (Consonant+Vowel+Consonant) combinations. Onaabanad there is a crust on the snow For example: word meaning pronounciation Ningide Babaa About, around, Ba + baa melts, thaws here and there (Buh + Bah) 26 Community Health March 4, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung AVON Breast Health Outreach Program awards grant to Sault Tribe for breast cancer awareness program Local organization recognized with support from national program The Avon Breast Health and the leading single cause of Outreach Program awarded a death overall in women between $50,000 one-year grant to Sault the ages of 40 and 55. Tribal Health Center to increase According to the American awareness of the life-saving Cancer Society, 7,340 new benefits of early detection of cases of breast cancer will be breast cancer and to provide detected in Michigan this year assistance in access to care. It is and 1,320 lives will be lost. the fourth year that the program Nationwide, there is a new diag- has received funding from the nosis every three minutes and a Avon Foundation for Women to death from breast cancer every support its work on this impor- 14 minutes. While advances tant health issue, and in recog- have been made in prevention, nition of the Sault Tribe Breast diagnosis, treatment and cure, Health program’s excellence. early detection still affords the The breast health program best opportunity for successful Get on the Path to Breast Health treatment. Programs such as Get at the Sault Tribe Health Center on the Path to Breast Health will educate women in the Sault help ensure that all women Ste. Marie and surrounding have access to early detection Photo by Brenda Austin areas and refer them to low-cost information and options, even GET ON THE PATH — Navigator Amanda Leonard LPN, Radiology supervisor Michelle “Mickey” Bickham or free mammograms and clini- poor and medically underserved RT(R)(M), AVON grant assistant Dana Andrews and Missy Halabrin RT(R)(M) (pictured L-R) promote the cal breast exams in their own women. AVON program. communities. “We are proud that the Avon Health at Sault Tribe Health have raised almost $700 mil- tions were chosen based on This vital program will pro- Foundation for Women shares Center. These programs are lion for research and advancing their ability to effectively reach vide transportation assistance our mission and has chosen to dedicated to educating under- advance access to care, regard- women, particularly minority, to rural women who drive over support our program. With these served women about breast less of a person’s ability to pay. low-income, and older women, 30 miles one way to receive funds we will be able to assist cancer and linking them to early In addition to receiving who are often medically under- mammograms at the Sault Tribe native women with important detection screening services. generous support from Avon served. Health Center by providing a screening and necessary treat- The Avon Foundation Products, Inc., and its sale of For more Information $10 gas certificate upon com- ment,” said Michele Bickham, for Women and Breast Avon “pink ribbon” products, For more information on pletion of their mammogram. radiology supervisor, Sault Cancer Crusade the Foundation raises funds Get on the Path to Breast In addition, patient naviga- Tribe Health Center. The Avon Foundation for through a variety of events and Health at Sault Tribe Health tion services such as assistance “By educating our com- Women, an accredited 501(c)(3) walks, such as the U.S. Avon Center, please call Amanda with scheduling, transportation munities on the importance of public charity, was founded in Walk for Breast Cancer series, Leonard at (906) 632-5237. and insurance issues are avail- early detection, and encour- 1955 to improve the lives of which is the Foundation’s larg- For more information about able for patients receiving care aging women to get annual women and today is the world’s est fundraising source. breast cancer, contact the at one of thetribe’s clinics. screenings, we are decreasing largest corporate-affiliated phi- The Avon Breast American Cancer Society at Since January 2010, the Get the health disparity that we lanthropy focused on issues that Health Outreach (800) ACS-2345 or visit www. on the Path to Breast Health at as Native people face,” added matter most to women. 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1-866-635-0284 toll free are Native American. Starting a regular exercise help to maintain your weight, reached at (906) 632-5210. March 4, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Community Calendar 27 Sault Ste. Marie Newberry Casino and Convention Center, ects every Monday. then it is weekly, 9 a.m. to 7 Anishinaabemowin classes, Elderly Advisory Board other locations are to be an- On Tuesdays, we can p.m. in the Bawating Art Gal- Thursdays, 6-8 p.m., at the meets on the fourth Monday of nounced. conduct science experiments lery at the Kewadin Casino and Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial each month at 12:30 p.m. at the Special meetings typically concentrating in school core Convention Center in Sault Building. tribal center. take place on the second and subject areas such as chemistry Ste. Marie. These Ojibwe language For questions, call (888) last Tuesdays of each month. and physics. The events feature hand- classes begin with potluck 711-7356. Special meetings may be We dabble in art on Wednes- crafted gifts for all occasions. dinners and you are invited called from time to time by days, creating all sorts of Participating vendors must be members of a Sault Tribe to bring your favorite dish to Unit II Elderly Commit- the chairperson or by majority masterpieces. vote of the board of directors. On Thursdays, the local member’s household. share. tee meets on the third Friday Locations, dates and times for tribal youth council works on For further information, call Instructor demonstrates of each month at 11 a.m. at meetings are subject to change. developing projects for our Rachel McKechnie at 632- different stories and language Zellar’s Village Inn. In the event a special meeting community and gets some play 0530 extension 53573. sheets are provided to those For questions, call (888) is called that is open to the in as well. in attendance for vocabulary 711-7356. public, an official announce- We have parties on Fridays Sault Tribe extends an open recognition. ment will be released. and show off our moves in voter registration policy to It’s a great time to eat, visit Anishinaabemowin classes, General meetings, special Dance Dance Revolution tour- all members. Once members and enjoy our culture. Tuesdays, 2-3:30 p.m. meetings and workshops are naments. register to vote, it is perma- Everyone is welcome. Call Orien Corbiere at 635- open to the public unless other- Board game lovers of all nent unless members change Call (906) 635-6050 for 6050 or the Newberry Tribal wise noted as closed. To view ages can enjoy a peaceful after- residency into or out of elec- more information. Health Center at 293-8181 for more information. approved resolutions, please noon dueling in a fierce game tion units where living when visit www.saulttribe.com and of Scrabble or other games originally registered. Drumming, Mondays, 7-9 Manistique go to the board downloads every Saturday. p.m., at the Niigaanagiizhik section. Come visit for a good time Unit IV Elderly Committee Sawyer Village in Gwinn, Ceremonial Building. Meeting schedules are and to meet new people or old meets on the second Wednes- Mich., is a Sault Tribe hous- The drum is the heartbeat of published in the Sault Tribe friends. Free drinks and snacks day of each month after the ing enterprise. Housing units the Anishinaabe people. newspaper annually prior to are every day. noon meal at the tribal center. consist of three and four bed- Hear different songs and the start of yearly meeting We’re waiting for you at For questions, call (888) room townhouse apartments, styles of singing. It’s a great cycles. Schedule information 711-7356. 2428 Shunk Road next to the duplexes and single homes. time for family participation can be acquired anytime at enrollment office. Rentals range from $350 in singing and dancing or just www.saulttribe.com with a If you have any questions, to $725 per month. The units Naubinway listening. search for “board schedule” or please call Jill King at 440- include ranges, refrigerators, Unit II Elderly Committee For more information, call by calling (906) 635-6050. 4494. basements, garages, washer meets on the last Wednesday 635-6050. and dryer hook-ups and most of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the Foster homes provided Book your party at the Chi of them have a dishwasher. Anishinaabemowin language Naubinway Pavilion. For ques- by Sault Tribe members are Mukwa Community Recreation tions, call (888) 711-7356. Flooring options are hard- class, Thursdays, 12-1 p.m., at needed for our young. Center. wood or carpeting. Most pets 531 Ashmun Street. Make a difference in the life We’re equipped to acco- are accepted and we have No registration is necessary. Escanaba of a child, consider being a modate skating parties, group month to month leases. Unit IV Elderly Committee Please bring your own lunch. foster parent. parties and birthday parties Eagle Ridge Apartments, meets on the third Thursday of For more information, call Call Anishinaabek Com- and we rent our hospitality located in Marquette, consists each month on the second floor 635-6050. munity and Family Services at room, basketball and volleyball of two buildings with eight of the Willow Creek Profes- 495-1232 or (800) 347-7137. courts. two-bedroom apartments in sional Building, 3500 Lud- Unit I Elderly Committee Call (906) 635-7465. each building. These apart- ington Street. Catered meal at meets on the first Wednesday Sault Tribe Youth Education ments include all utilities and 5:30 p.m. followed by meeting. of each month after the noon and Activities needs your help. DeMawating Development are $575 per month with one- For questions, call (888) meal at the Nokomis/Mishomis We are looking for volun- Property Sales and Rentals year leases. 711-7356. Center, 2076 Shunk Road. teers to serve on our Parent offers three and four bedroom We have eight experienced For questions, call 635-4971 Advisory Committee. duplexes for rent. Low move in team members who manage or (888) 711-7356. Munising The committee is instrumen- costs only $200 for Sault Tribe Sawyer Village and Eagle tal in developing programs for Unit V Elderly Committee and Kewadin team members. Ridge. our children throughout the St. Ignace meets at the tribal center at 4 First three months of payroll Come make one of our seven-county service area, cre- Anishinaabemowin language p.m. on the first Monday of deducted rent will be increased houses your home. Call (906) ating policy and representing classes, Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m., at each month. to cover cleaning and pet fees, 346-3919 to set up an appoint- their communities to determine the McCann Center. Dinners on the third Monday if applicable. Rent must be de- ment today. Participants will enjoy a pot- of each month at 5:30 p.m. where spending will be most ducted from pay to receive the beneficial to the greatest num- low move-in cost benefit. luck dinner at 6 p.m. followed For questions, call (888) Children must have at least ber of our youngsters. Attention American Indians: by a language lesson at 7 p.m. 711-7356. one biological parent who is a The committee is comprised lease to purchase three bed- Everyone is welcome to member of the Sault Ste. Marie of volunteers from throughout room 1.5 bath duplexes avail- attend. Unit V meeting for all tribal Tribe of Chippewa Indians our tribe’s service area and able if qualified. For more information, call members, 6 p.m. at the tribal before they can be enrolled as meets once a month on the DeMawating is within one 635-6050. center on the second Thursday full, bonifide members. third Wednesday. of the Sault Tribe’s tax agree- of each month. Simply submit a copy of We encourage all relatives of ment areas and an equal op- Unit III Elderly Committee For more information, call the child’s courthouse birth children or anyone interested portunity company. meets on the second Friday of Joan Anderson at 387-2802. certificate or state copy, social in their welfare to join us. You do not need to be Amer- each month after the noon meal security number and current Anishinaabemowin classes, All meetings are open to the ican Indian to rent a home. at the McCann Building. mailing address. You may mail Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m., at the public and we welcome your For information on any of For questions, call (888) or fax this information to the tribal center. participation. our properties, please contact 711-7356. enrollment office, or drop it For more information, call For more information, the DeMawating office at 42 off in person. Please allow two (906) 635-6050. please call Youth Education Wood Lake, Kincheloe (906) Unit III constituents meet to three weeks for children’s and Activities at (906) 635- 495-2800. on the fourth Monday of each 7010. tribal cards to arrive in the month, 6 p.m., at the McCann Marquette mail. Unit V Elderly Committee Sault Tribe Traditional Center. meets on the first Thursday Sault Tribe Youth Educa- Medicine Program available For more information, call Sault Tribe flags are avail- of each month, 6 p.m. at the tion and Activities in Sault for appointments in Sault Ste. Keith Massaway at 643-6981 able for purchase by calling Holiday Inn. Ste. Marie offers many fun and Marie, Kinross, St. Ignace, 632-6398 or toll free (800) or Patrick Rickley at 440-5149. For questions, call (888) educational services to youth Hessel, Manistique, Marquette 793-0660. 711-7356. from kindergarten age to high and Munising health centers. Hessel school seniors. Bring semaa for an offering Desk flags (3x5 inches) are Anishinaabemowin classes, Computer lab, Monday to appointments with healers. $3, banners (18x24 inches) are Mondays, 5-7 p.m., at the tribal Notices through Friday, 3:30-6:30 p.m., Traditional healing is holistic. $30, parade flags (3x5 feet) center. General meetings of the and on Saturday, 11-4 p.m. Women on their moon cycle are $50, pole flags (4x6 or 5x8 For more information, call Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chip- Computers are available for should make appointments feet) are $75 and $100. (906) 635-6050. pewa Indians Board of Direc- use in a relaxed atmosphere before or after their cycles. Add six percent sales tax tors typically take place on with opportunities for social- For information, call 632- and $4.50 for shipping of first Unit II Elderly Committee the first and third Tuesdays of izing and other fun. 5204, 632-0236 or 632-0220. item plus $1 for each addi- meets on the third Monday of each month. Open forums for Free tutoring is available tional item. each month after the noon meal members start about 5 p.m. and daily for everyone. Young Sault Tribe arts and crafts at the tribal center. meetings start around 6 p.m. folks can learn how to animate exhibitions and sales are Call (888) 711-7356. All Sault Ste. Marie meetings objects, customize websites scheduled for second Thurs- will be held at the Kewadin and other exciting media proj- days-Saturdays until October,