ATTENTION TRIBE MEMBERS — TRIBAL ENROLLMENT CARDS Sixty Day Notice In order for tribe members to receive tobacco and fuel products discounts, tribal cards must have magnetic strips on the back. If the tribal cards do not have the magnetic strips on the back, please call the Enrollment Department (1-800-251-6597 or 632-8552) for new cards. As of Jan. 1, 2006, cashiers will no longer accept cards without magnetic strips. This will result in members paying full price for tobacco and fuel products. At gift shops, items purchased will be subject to state sales tax.The tax exempt products are for personal use only. Members shall only purchase tax exempt cigarettes, other tobacco products, diesel fuel or gasoline from tribal outlets for their own use. — Tribal Code 43 ß 43.1107. The tribe tracks all purchases of tobacco products, diesel fuel and gasoline and has a duty to prosecute violators. THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS Visit us online at www.saulttribe.com

Mshka’odin Giizis: “Frozen Moon” Win Awenen Nisitotung “One Who Understands” November 1, 2005 ¥ Vol. 26 No. 15 Election Committee holds inspection of spoiled ballots BY CORY WILSON The election committee offi- The Sault Tribe Election cially reported they received Committee held a public 3,598 ballots; 1,691 voted to inspection of the spoiled ballots approve, 1,723 to disapprove and cast in the tribal referendum relat- 184 ballots were considered ed to the "Reconciliation of spoiled. Of the 184 spoiled bal- Removal and Election Eligibility lots, 7 blank ballots were returned Tribal Code Sections." At the Oct. with no choice, and 177 ballots 18 board meeting, the Sault Tribe were spoiled because the required Board of Directors directed the security measures were missing or Election Committee to publicly altered in some way. review the spoiled ballots. The Election Committee pub- Some tribe members have licly reviewed the 177 spoiled expressed concerns about the ballots, however, they did not unusually high number of spoiled make public the 7 blank ballots. ballots in the tribe's recent refer- Of the 177 spoiled ballots, a large endum election pertaining to reso- majority of the ballots were lution 2005-60, titled "Reconcil- returned with the top portion cut iation of Removal and Election off and missing the top security Eligibility Tribal Code Sections." measure, therefore making the About five percent of the ballots ballot spoiled. As indicated by the were spoiled, compared to a Election Committee spoilage rate of about one percent Chairman Mike McKerchie and in most tribal elections. as witnessed by the patrons in Concerned members were encour- attendance, none of the ballots aged to attend the public review were spoiled because the Election of the spoiled ballots held on Committee could not decipher a Friday, Oct. 28, at 6:00 p.m. at the clear vote choice. Whitefish Point Room at Election Committee Chairman Mike McKerchie displays the spoiled ballots on a video projector. Kewadin Casino in the Sault. ÐÐcontinued on page 18 Bahweting school teachers seek unionization BY CORY WILSON serious concerns about the situa- also initiated concern from the the tribe. Federal Indian prefer- serves as fiduciary where union- On Oct. 5, teachers at the Joseph tion and have expressed a need to Sault Tribe Board of Directors ence in hiring, for example, ization has occurred. K. Lumsden Bahweting Public know what the future entails and who held a special meeting on would simply not exist." ¥ To schedule a private discus- School Academy voted 23-9 in how their children will be affect- Sept. 30. The tribe leases the Tribal board takes action sion with affected personnel to favor of union representation by ed. Several public meetings were school building and property to The Sault Tribe board members explain the above actions taken the Michigan Education held by Bahweting School offi- Bahweting, which is located on in attendance at the Sept. 30 by the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe Association (MEA). The teachers' cials to address parent's concerns "trust lands" and is subject to a meeting voted unanimously to Board of Directors. apparent motivation for seeking in an effort to inform them how lease agreement. According to accept the following actions: Bahweting will union representation may have to this action will affect the school's Chairperson Aaron Payment, ¥ To prohibit unionization of finish the school year do with their unhappiness with future and ultimately the student's "This represents a very serious any Sault Tribe reservation prop- These actions could affect the school's grievance procedure education. threat to the tribe because the erty. funding for the school obtained and the teacher's desire to obtain According to the school admin- school is located on our reserva- ¥ To not enter or continue any from the Bureau of Indians job security. istration, the teachers did not tion. It also threatens our right to lease for any Sault Tribe reserva- Affairs. BIA funding accounts for The teacher's action to union- bring their concerns to school self-governance as it introduced a tion property where unionization approximately 50 percent of the ize, did not go over well with superintendent Nick Oshelski new governing body. Though I has occurred. school's funding. The school's school administrators, the prior to seeking MEA representa- am generally supportive of union- ¥ To prohibit the expenditure state charter, which expires later Bahweting school board or the tion. Because of the teacher's plan ization in employment, where of any tribal dollars or any funds this year, has also become a con- Sault Tribe Board of Directors of action, the school's administra- past employment practices war- for which the Sault Tribe serves cern due to the latest develop- and has sparked a series of infor- tion did not have an opportunity rant it, the threat to our ability to as fiduciary for any entity where ments. With the school's future mative meetings and closed door to address their complaints prior operate outside of control from unionization has occurred. uncertain, the school's charter and negotiations throughout the to unionization. outside of the tribe is too great. ¥ To cause an audit and finan- whether or not it will be renewed months of September and Union threatens Ultimately, unionizing would cial separation of funds currently could be an issue. October. Parents of Bahweting tribal sovereignty mean taking valuable resources consolidated that originated as School students have also had The teacher's desire to unionize and decision making away from funds for which the Sault Tribe ÐÐContinued of page 15 In This Issue ACFS 13 International indigenous news 14 Police report 2 News 15 News 3 Kewadin news 16 Chairman’s report 4 Holiday wishes 17

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People 10-11 YEA 20-21 PAID U.S. Postage U.S. Education 12 Calendar 22 STD PRSRT Page 2 POLICE REPORT NOVEMBER 1, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Missing person 18th annual Sobriety New Year's Powwow Ice Circle Drive in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Yvonne Renee Scott Gibisdowaanaa jichaag We are listening to the spirit Dec. 30, 2005 — Winter gathering Niigaanagiizhik Building, 11 Ice Circle Drive 9 a.m. — 7 p.m. Dec. 31, 2005 — New Year's Eve Sobriety Powwow Big Bear Arena, 2 Ice Circle Drive 1 p.m. — Grand entry 5 p.m. — Feast 7 p.m. — Grand entry Come and dance the New Year in! Due to safety concerns, all vendors will be upstairs! This is a drug and alcohol free event If you have any questions please contact Bud, Melissa or Wendi at (906) 632-7494

Endangered missing adult born May 18, 1972, female, height 72 inches, weight 145 pounds, brown eyes, brown hair, American Indian. Identifying marks include a mole on inside of right ankle, scar under chin and pierced ears. Last seen wearing a short sleeved white knit pullover shirt, black sweatpants with “Bing Bang” written in pink across the seat, black slip on shoes with medium heels and a long black cotton trench coat. Circumstances of her disappearance are unknown. Yvonne was last seen at approximately 11 p.m. in the vicinity of the 2900 block of Clyde Park Ave. SW in Wyoming, Mich. She has a medical con- dition. Missing since Jan. 3, 2004, from Wyoming, Mich. Investigative case 3: 04-2380. Anyone having information regarding Yvonne Renee Scott, please contact the Kent County Sheriff’s Department, 1-616-632- 6125. The National Center for Missing Adults, a division of Nation’s Missing Children Organization, Inc., 432 West Peoria Ave., Suite 1286. Phoenix, Arizona, 85029. Phone (602) 749-2000, fax (602) 749-2020. Please visit out Web site at www.missingadults.org. October police

report Free Black Bear hockey tickets for Sault Tribe members To be eligible for tickets, members must fill out the free Northern Michigan Black Bears hockey ticket Contempt of court Oct. 16, female, lodged CCSD. application and check off the games they wish to attend. Mail the application, along with a copy of your Oct. 10, female, lodged tribal card, to Chi Mukwa by Nov. 18, 2005. Applications will be reviewed on a first come, first served Chippewa County Sheriff’s Oct. 28, male. lodged CCSD. basis until all tickets are gone. There are a limited number of tickets. Applications received after the dead- Department (CCSD). line will be serviced last with any remaining tickets. Please call (906) 635-7770 for more information or Placement extra applications. Disorderly conduct Oct. 24, male, Kinross, St. FREE NORTHERN MICHIGAN BLACK BEARS HOCKEY TICKET Oct. 3, female, lodged CCSD. Ignace Detention Center. APPLICATION FOR SAULT TRIBE MEMBERS Oct. 21, male, lodged CCSD. Court order violation NAME ______Oct. 6, female, lodged CCSD. Expired driver’s ADDRESS______license Violation of controlled Oct. 26, male, lodged CCSD. substance abuse CITY______ZIP ______Oct. 9. male, lodged CCSD. Furnishing alcohol to PHONE______a minor Warrants NUMBER IN HOUSEHOLD ______Oct. 3, male, lodged CCSD. Oct. 8, failure to appear, male, posted bond. Please circle the games you wish to attend and indicate the number of tickets you would need for each. Minor Oct. 9, male, 17, minor in pos- Please note you may not receive tickets for all games indicated. session, lodged CCSD. consuming alcohol Oct, 10, female, disorderly, BLACK BEARS HOCKEY Oct. 9, male, 19, lodged CCSD. lodged CCSD. Date Opponent # Requested Oct. 11, female St. Ignace, Friday, Dec. 2 Sudbury Northern Wolves ______lodged Mackinac County County Saturday, Dec. 3 Manitoulin Wild ______Minor in possession Jail. Saturday, Dec. 10 North Bay Skyhawks ______Oct. 22, male, Kinross, turned Oct, 13, female, failure to Sunday, Dec. 11 Blind River Beavers ______over to parents. appear, lodged CCSD. Wednesday, Jan. 11 Blind River Beavers ______Oct 13, female, Kinross, Saturday, Jan. 14 Sudbury Northern Wolves ______lodged CCSD. No insurance Friday, Jan. 20 Manitoulin Wild ______Oct. 14, female, Kinross, Oct. 26. male, lodged CCSD. lodged CCSD. Saturday, Jan. 21 Abitibi Eskimos ______Oct. 16, male, felony Tuesday, Jan. 24 Soo Thunderbirds ______No registration narcotics, lodged CCSD. Wednesday, Feb. 1 Soo Thunderbirds ______Oct. 26, male, lodged CCSD. Oct. 19, female, lodged Saturday, Feb. 4 Manitoulin Wild ______CCSD. Friday, Feb. 10 Sudbury Northern Wolves ______Operating while intoxi- Oct. 20, female and domestic Saturday, Feb. 18 Abitibi Eskimos ______abuse, lodged CCSD. Friday, Feb. 24 Soo Thunderbirds ______cated Oct. 26, male, felony, lodged Oct. 8, male, lodged CCSD. CCSD. APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOV. 18, 2005 Oct. 10, female, lodged Oct. 28, male, five counts of Mail application and copy of tribal card to: CCSD. writing bad checks, lodged Chi Mukwa, ATTN: Jessica Dumback, 2 Ice Circle, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783. CCSD. NOVEMBER 1, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS NEWS Page 3

Some of tribe’s elders see Washington D.C.

SUBMITTED BY ILENE MOSES recreational fund and the tribal gallery of arts, and history muse- the Unknowns, the White House, Thirty-one elders from St. board of directors. The trip was ums. At the Arlington Cemetery, Mount Vernon (home of George Ignace traveled to Washington scheduled and arranged by we saw the grave sites of Washington) and the Capitol D.C. for their annual trip. The Kewadin Travel. President John F. Kennedy, his Reflecting Pool. folks from Unit III left on Aug. The elders saw historic presi- wife Jackie, Senator Bobby We had a great tour guide, 25 and returned on Aug. 30. dential memorials, war memori- Kennedy and Audy Murphy, the Kenny, who lives in Washington Money for the trip was raised als, the National Air and Space most decorated hero of WWII. D.C. and showed us many great through fund raisers with alloca- Museum, the National Museum We also saw the changing of the sites to see during our stay. tions from the Unit III elders of the American Indians, a guard ceremony at the Tomb of A great time was had by all! 2005 tax discount Bush administration plans quotas expected to to withdraw support for exceed limits in Great Lakes restoration

BY DAVID INOUYE, ECOLOGICAL nal plan released by a special But the draft report says that the near future SOCIETY OF AMERICA restoration task force, Great federal spending on the Great The Bush administration plans Lakes states would get a $20 bil- Lakes to withdraw its support for a $20 lion boost to upgrade sewer sys- should remain “within current SUBMITTED BY SAULT members can buy and the quota billion plan to restore and protect tems, battle invasive species and budget projections.” TRIBE ACCOUNTING is expected to be exceeded in the the Great Lakes, according to a clean up contaminated sediments. “The federal government will The Sault Tribe is predicting near future. As of Sept. 30 in draft report obtained by the President Bush created the col- consider the [Great Lakes] plan quotas on the state-tribe gas and 2004, the percentage of the total Chicago Tribune. laborative effort — which an advisory document only, and tobacco tax discount benefit will amount of the cigarette tax quota The administration’s reversal includes federal, state and tribal will weigh its recommendations be exceeded in the near future. used was at 76.99 percent. This comes three months after an orig- officials and business and non- against all other competing prior- This means tribe members will year, as of the same date, it was inal plan was released in July for profit representatives — in an ities within the federal budget,” not be able to receive tax dis- at 82.39 percent. public comment. Under the origi- executive order signed in 2004. the report states. counts when buying gas and cig- In 2004, the five outlying gas arettes once the quotas are stations were brought online one exceeded. at a time with all five running the According to tribal records, last quarter and the gas quota Judges ruling restores from Jan. 1 to Sept. 30, 2005, was not exceeded. The percent- members throughout our service age of the quota used as of Sept. area saved a combined amount of 30 in 2004 was 64.41 percent. In U.S. Forest Service permits nearly $1 million in cigarette 2005, all seven stations have taxes at the Midjim stores and functioned for the whole year Escanaba — Acting Forest fied that the Forest Service would chased at any one of the five casinos, over a half-million dol- and the percentage through Sept. Supervisor Beth LeClair not have to offer public notice, offices of the Hiawatha National lars in gas tax savings and 30 was 80.91 percent and is announced today that the opportunity to comment and/or Forest in Rapid River, Manis- $12,000 in taxes on other tobac- expected to be exceeded in the Hiawatha National Forest is once appeal on all activities that are tique, Munising, St. Ignace and co products for a total savings of near future. again able to sell firewood, bough categorically excluded from doc- Sault Ste. Marie during normal $1,525,000. Quotas for diesel fuel and and Christmas tree permits. umentation in an environmental business hours. Last year, the number of car- tobacco products other than ciga- On Oct. 19, 2005, Judge James impact statement or environmen- tons available for purchase per rettes are not expected to be Singleton of the Eastern District tal assessment, and instead he month per person was reduced to exceeded. of California issued an order clar- reinstated agency rules that were four in November and the quota Notices will be posted at all ifying what Forest Service deci- developed in 1993 and supple- was exceeded on Dec. 10. This sites as the quota amounts are sions are categorically excluded mented in 2000. year, there will not be a reduc- reached. decisions subject to notice, com- Permits for boughs, firewood tion in the number of cartons ment and appeal. The judge clari- and Christmas trees may be pur- Page 4 CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT NOVEMBER 1, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS Payment voter registration bill passes Ballots which do not clearly express the voting choice will be regarded as spoiled ballots and will not be counted. The ballots were marked. Those who were in attendance could easily discern the vote choice of the 177. Each of you who voted could be one of the 177. Shouldn’t your vote count? The results prior to counting the so called 'spoiled ballots' were: 1,691 Approved (49.5%) 1,723 Disapproved (50.5%) Aaron Payment, MPA When you count the ballots Tribal Chairperson that were arbitrarily spoiled by For years, I have fought the the Election Committee, the Election Committee and former results are: Chairperson to improve the voter registration process to guarantee 1,797 Approved (50.04%) your right to vote. Bouschor 1,794 Disapproved (49.96%) clearly wanted to limit Members HOW IMPORTANT AN who live outside of Upper ISSUE IS THIS? Peninsula from participating in In the 2004 Chair election. I our election process by restricting defeated my opponent by less their ability to vote. It is unrea- than the number of votes the sonable and unnecessary to limit Election Committee has the voter registration to an eight- apparent and un-contestable week deadline. Why create barri- authority to arbitrary spoil bal- ers for Members to exercise their lots. The following individuals right to vote? also won their election in past New voters generally vote for elections with less than the num- change. Some incumbents are ber of votes the Election afraid of change. During the 2004 Committee could simply spoil for the $2.66 million Bouschor I invite all Members' from all make about 29% of this amount. Tribal Election, the former ballots for and not be held gave away to seven of his elec- election units and at large, to IS ABRAMSON’S Chairperson refused to follow accountable: tion supporters on election night. weigh in on this issue. I will be OPPOSITION PERSONAL? through on his promise to deliver Recently, he was seen at a Tribal submitting a resolution for Tribal Once again, I was confronted voter registration forms to Lana Causley won by Board meeting and afterward Board consideration to put to a by Director Cathy Abramson dur- Members during a meeting he just 45 votes huddling with select Members of direct referendum of the ing the October 4, 2005, Tribal conducted outside of the Upper Rob Lambert won by the Tribal Board including Members, whether or not such an Board meeting regarding her Peninsula of Michigan. He made just 25 votes Director Abramson. I am con- individual should be eligible to desire to replace me as the up an excuse that the Election Dennis McKelvie won by cerned that a deal is in the mak- run for Tribal office after taking Tribe’s lead executive. Director Committee prohibited this. just 3 votes ing to drop the lawsuit. This can- $2.66 million on election night. Abramson clearly doesn’t agree Clearly, he did not want new vot- On election night 2004, the not be allowed to happen. Our lawsuit against Bouschor with a majority of the Members’ ers to vote for fear he’d lose his Election Committee decided that I would like to publicly chal- cites conspiracy in the planning decision to hire (elect) me as seat. Todd Gravelle and Kim Gravelle lenge Bouschor and the seven and execution of this unwarranted your Chairperson/CEO. In this As promised in the September had a tie. The recount resulted in who took the money to pay it payout. I believe that all capacity, I serve at the head of '05 edition of the Sault Tribe a clear victory for Todd Gravelle back and save the Tribe further Members deserve to decide if our administrative branch for the News, I drafted and introduced a with a margin of victory less than conflict having to litigate this such an individual is worthy of Tribe as CEO/Executive Director. resolution to open voter registra- the 177 spoiled ballots above. issue. Though Bouschor assumed even being placed on a ballot. The petty jealousies are sadly tion up immediately. The deci- Are you comfortable with the it was his right to have the Tribe After all, we prohibit some beginning to consume some. The sion was not unanimous - kind of discretion that allows the support his lifestyle at $856,275 a Members with relatively minor energy spent on continuously Director Lana Causley voted no. Election Committee to end up in year, I am challenging Bouschor misdemeanor convictions from attempting to undermine the REVIEW OF SPOILED a tie where a tie does not exist? to release the Tribe and all sub- running, why not someone who is authority of the Office of BALLOTS IS How about spoiling 5% of the sidiaries of any liability for dis- responsible for taking $2.66 mil- Chairperson takes valuable time ENLIGHTENING ballots when the action of spoil- charging him when he lost the lion of the Tribe’s resources away from addressing the real Given the phenomenal ing these ballots changes the very Tribal Chairperson election. when he lost his election? issues confronting the increase in the percentage of outcome and the will of the peo- RESOLUTION TO PROTECT NEW TRIBAL Membership. It is interesting to spoiled ballots in the July 2005 ple? VOTERS FROM CORRUPT ORGANIZATON CHAIN OF note that not once during her first referendum (5 times previous DECISION TO NOT SUE THE CANDIDATES COMMAND ANNOUNCED two terms of office (8 years) did elections) I introduced a resolu- TRIBE? When Bernard Bouschor At first glance, see chart Director Abramson complain tion to force the Election Recently a circuit court judge showed up at the last Tribal above, our new governmental about Bouschor’s $856,275 Committee to publicly review heard my lawsuit against Bernard Board meeting on October 18, administration chain of command salary, nor did she challenge the why so many ballots were Bouschor for firing me because I 2005 after 16 months of obscurity chart appears complex. A organizational chart or role or spoiled. Their previous excuse would not heed his threat that, ‘If - presumably out of shame for his straightforward view, however, authority of the Tribal was that the ballots were spoiled I do not get my money ($850,000 actions spending $2.66 million of can be obtained by knowing that Chairperson/CEO. because of security measures. salary) I will make your [life]s our Tribal dollars out of spite the solid lines represent a direct Clearly, her opposition is to The Election Code, Sec. hell.’ The judge ruled that I could after losing his re-election, it was administrative authority from me as Chairperson and it is per- 10.114 (c) ñ Election Procedures, not sue Bouschor because he had clear that he is planning to run above. The dotted lines represent sonal. I believe her animosity is reads: sovereign immunity. The judge for Tribal Board of Directors in a relationship where direction is sour grapes for reforms I suggest- Ballots that fail to meet the did, however, make it clear that I Unit 1 next spring. Personally, I taken from above but not in day ed that improved working condi- security measures adopted by had twenty one days to file a think it is a near impossibility to day operational supervisory tions, stabilized compensation the Election Committee will be motion to sue our Tribe. The that our Members would elect relationship. policy, eradicated nepotism and regarded as spoiled ballots and amount would be for over him after taking $2.66 million on Several divisions have been required jobs to be posted. will not be counted. $324,000 in lost wages and possi- Election night. If I had not direct- placed under a new regulatory Unfortunately these actions had a During the public inspection of ble damages. ed reductions in operations, it branch to create a functional deleterious affect on Director the spoiled ballots conducted in Folks, I didn’t even have to may very well have cost the ‘separation of powers’ to ensure Abramson as her constant mantra camera for all to see, it was clear think about that one. There is Elders to have to pay for that these functions can be per- at that time was, “Why is every- that the security measure or absolutely no way I would sue Bouschor’s actions. formed irrespective of politics. A one always attacking my fami- ‘Unique Validation Number’ on my Tribe. I only regret the deci- Tribal Code (law) will be drafted ly?!” the bottom of the ballot was sion because the proceeds from a Even though his chances may be to further define the authority Director Abramson, isn't it intact for all the ballots they lawsuit against Bouschor were near existent (In a local school here. time to leave the past in the chose to spoil. going to go directly to Tribal board election, he failed to garner Prior to the 2004 Tribal past and respect the will of the With regard to the 177 who charities as I did not file my law- even 200 votes - down from Chairperson election, we had a people in making me your cast ballots but nonetheless had suit for any personal financial 4,028 as a Chair candidate) Chairperson/CEO who supervised Tribal Chairperson? their ballot spoiled by the gain but to hold Bouschor countless members have the Executive Director of the If you have any questions, Election Committee, their vote accountable for his actions. expressed concern that they do Tribe. The cost for both positions concerns or comments please choice was clear but the Election WILL BOUSCHOR SUE THE not believe he should be eligible was $856,275 + $125,000 for a contact me by E-mail at Committee chose not to count TRIBE FOR $ 3,425,100? to run after what he did, consider- total of $981,275. Prior to 2001, [email protected] or call your vote. The Election Code, Recently, Bouschor and seven ing he is currently in litigation this was one position that paid (906) 635-6050 or toll free at Section 10.114 (c) is specific others tried to counter sue the with the Tribe and tried to sue us two salaries at $105,000 + (888) 94-AARON. with regard to vote choice as well Tribe for damages in the lawsuit for possibly tens of millions of 160,000 + a travel budget of as it reads: we originally filed against them dollars. $7,500 for a total of $340,000. I NOVEMBER 1, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS Page 5 The good, the bad and the ugly TOR pulled our unit reports off option at no cost? appeal. When I spoke to the HR not my business to baby-sit other after I was informed that it was With regards to the general director and the CFO, they said it board members while they are on the layout table. I will once counsel, in his last place of was totally up to management. conducting business on behalf of again ask: Who is running this employment, when the federal They concluded his girlfriend’s their constituents. We were elect- tribe, the administration or the government disagreed with his call didn’t count, as it was not ed by the people, not the adminis- board of directors? opinion, did he submit articles to from the individual employee. tration. If the board of directors does the Washington Post exclaiming Thus, as a voluntary quit, he was Personal feuds have also reared not stand up to this, we might as how foolish his superior’s deci- not entitled to an appeal. their ugly heads lately within the well all stay home and let the sions were and that his opinion Currently the chairman is tribe. Now that our chairman has administration continue to control was the only fact by which to go claiming to have voluntarily a personal feud going with our the tribe and save the expenses of by? saved the tribe nearly $300,000 local newspaper, we are no longer our board salaries. At our last meeting, a tribe from his past position of deputy placing ads or posting meetings We fought censorship with the member was allowed to stand up executive director. He is stating within this Sault publication. This past administration and it appears and give a speech to the audience that by not suing the tribe for his pettiness has to cease. Unless he that we will once again have to and to the camera while other past position, assuming he won, plans on sending out a mailing for do the same with our current members were only allowed to he would save the tribe this every job posting and every meet- Dennis McKelvie administration. Censorship is ask questions behind closed amount. Under the current man- ing, this childish action only Unit I Representative wrong, no matter the avenue doors. Is this censorship of the agement structure, Chairman effects the membership, keeping Sault Tribe Board of Directors taken to provide information to membership? Can you only Payment’s prior position would them uninformed of tribal hap- THE GOOD — After a year of our people. At the last board express yourself if you are on the have been considered “totally up penings. being cancer free, I was once meeting, it was brought up that side of the administration? to management.” THE GOOD again — This again tested and my cancer is our general counsel, who is con- THE UGLY — For years we I received a memo from our past month I traveled to Texas on gone. However, this could be bad tracted and not an employee, was watched the old administration current chairman recently, and a reunion with my platoon from news for the some people; I will able to submit an article to the send out letters camouflaged as thought it must’ve been some- Vietnam. I saw people I haven’t not roll over for them, and ugly paper expressing his views on information sent to the member- thing that had gotten lost in the seen in over 35 years. Some, the for them because I will be around how stupid the board and the ship to get out the administrations mail. It appeared to be something last time I saw them, were leav- for a long time to fight for the membership are? He is going to message. We saw it again in the that the last administration ing by medivac off the field and I membership of our tribe. ride in on his great white horse most recent mailing on inland would’ve sent out. However, after thought were surely dead. Finding THE BAD — Our unit reports and tell us how to vote! Director hunting and fishing. The chair- checking the date and sender’s out they were alive and doing were not allowed to be submitted Lambert asked him if he paid for man used this opportunity to name, it, in fact, was sent by our well was incredible. We didn’t to the last tribal paper because his report, his response was, “Do express his views and how he was current chairman. The memo stat- dwell on the past, we talked about our “new” communications direc- you pay for yours?” This is total- voting on an issue that did not ed, “Whenever a board member our new veterans and prayed that tor created a new deadline rule ly unacceptable. We were elected pertain to hunting and fishing. I submits a request to a manager or they are not treated as we were without notifying the tribal board to report to the membership. We believe the timing of this survey department head, they must report when we came home. Say thank of directors in advance. I do not are responsible for looking out for is suspect. The negotiations will the request to the chairman of you whenever you see past and believe the “deadline” is the rea- your best interests by expressing be nearly completed well before what is asked and what is replied. present veterans, and family son our unit reports were not our views in our words and votes. this survey is even able to be If they do not want to answer, members , for in most cases it allowed into the paper. I believe We were voted in by the member- returned. they have been instructed to send was not their desire to go to war, it was the content of our unit ship to do this and so much more. A young tribe member was the question to the chairman and but they are doing what they reports that kept them from being This is what you have asked us to arrested on Friday and wasn’t he will bring it to the next meet- believe is right. To all families of printed in the paper. I have do. Who asked the general coun- allowed to go to court until ing. veterans, I say thank you, because always gotten my unit report in sel for his opinion? Monday. His girlfriend called his I, as a board member have the you have endured as much as we on the Friday before printing, or Why was the general counsel employer, the tribe, to let them rights and responsibility to check have. later, and it has been included in expressing a political opinion on know he wouldn’t be to work with these departments to verify Thank you for your time, the paper. However, it now the current referendum? Do we until Monday when his bond was why things are occurring. For Dennis McKelvie, Unit I Board appears that our new “HAND allow all contractors this option? posted. He was terminated as a “openness,” our chairman insists of Directors Representative, PICKED BY THE CHAIRMAN” Should we also allow other voluntary quit because of “no on all board members knowing (906) 632-7267. COMMUNICATIONS DIREC- employee’s or members this call, no show,” with no right to what is occurring. I believe it is Highlights of recent steps Sault Community ical arena is one of constant tur- sels, Election Committee was moil as there are many different directed to hold an open meeting agendas on the table. Ours is no to review the spoiled referendum Theater auditions different. ballots of recent vote, and The Sault Community Theater will hold auditions for the play Financially (both enterprise Conservation Committee requests “Little Women” written by John Ravold and directed by Theresa and programmatic), I believe the were approved. A late item was Zednicek. tribe is finally on the right track added to the agenda by one of the Auditions will be at the Quality Inn in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., on and is making efforts to correct board members and it requested Sunday, Nov. 6, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. some very poor decisions that the chief legal counsel to do items For more information, please call Colleen at 632-7090 or visit our were made in the past. These in the tribal newspaper that were Web site at www.saultcommunitytheater.org. were not created overnight and factual. they will not be corrected Also, on the Bahweting School overnight. If there is one area issue, the school itself is in great that I am comfortable with, it is financial shape and the academics Charter Cable that of the finances and I see a taught are as good as ever. The very sound financial picture for public school academy, over Tom Miller the future. which the board has no jurisdic- Unit IV Representative Highlights and points of inter- tion or authority, is being faced televises Sault Sault Tribe Board of Directors est are as follows: The Oct. 4 with the issue of whether it’s board meeting, for which I was teachers form a union or not. The Fall is fast approaching and I attending the National Indian board has made a decision based Tribe general think we are all trying to enjoy Education Association meeting, upon tribal sovereignty to not the last days of warmth. passed a major item and that was allow this union to operate on The board of directors has been the balanced budget requirement. tribal land if, in fact, it is formed. diligently working our way This will greatly help the tribe I believe we are moving on a board meetings through the enormous amount of preserve and plan for the future. positive path and will continue to items we must look at each and At the Oct. 18 meeting held in St work for the betterment of the Marquette and Alger Counties every month. I do believe we are Ignace, items that were moved on tribe members. If you have any 6:30 to 11 p.m., Channel 8, Fridays headed in the right direction, were as follows: Scholarship questions, please contact me at despite the naysayers. As with winners were read, delegated (906) 644-3334 or on my cell any governmental body, the polit- C.O.R.A to register fishing ves- phone at (906) 440-5737. Sault Ste. Marie 3 to 5 p.m., Channel 2, Mondays and Thursdays Notice! JKL Bahweting Public School Academy Board of Education meetings are St. Ignace scheduled for every second Tuesday of every month in the school cafeteria, 9 a.m., Channel 12, Mondays 1301 Marquette Avenue in Sault Ste. Marie, at 5:30 p.m Escanaba and Manistique If there are any questions, please call Shawnda Kangas, president, or Patti 3 to 5 p.m., Channel 8, Wednesdays Paris, secretary, at 635-5055. Page 6 REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS NOVEMBER 1, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS One of the reports omitted in the last issue things that need to be changed members and the minority member, 23 Stockbridge St., removed board members should and to let me know what things would be imposing it’s will on Saint Ignace, MI 49781. Phone be allowed to run for elective you believe need to be left as the majority. This is wrong and (906) 643-8840 or 1-800-484- office within our tribe. When they are. we can not allow it to happen. I 7919 pin 8106, the vote was over and all the Recently, I questioned why it want to hear from you on this [email protected]. dust had cleared, the member- is taking so long to get the ball issue. Do you think that the Below is the recent report ship decided that removed board rolling. We have approved the silent majority should allow that was not allowed to be print- members should not be allowed funds necessary to hold a con- itself to be bullied by the vocal ed in the last issue of our tribal to run for elective office within stitutional convention and we minority? paper: Explanation of the refer- our tribe. Your tribal board need to roll up our sleeves and The last issue I want to dis- endum heading your way — voted to uphold the vote of the get to work and make this hap- cuss is the recent mailing by the This is a joint unit report from people and soon after that pen sooner rather than putting it Inland Fishing, Hunting and Rob Lambert (Unit III), Joseph another tribe member decided to off for several years. Gathering Committee. Many Eitrem (Unit I) and Denny challenge the decision of the The board of directors is also members just received a two McKelvie (Unit One). We want- board and the people and once working with the election com- page letter from this tribally ed to write this report as a again put the question to our mittee to update the election sponsored group. This mailing group because we agree on the membership. So what this Robert Lambert, Sr. ordinance prior to our next gen- was paid for using our tribal issue our membership will be means is that you, the members Unit III Representative eral election in June of 2006. funds. The return address on the deciding soon. will be voting to uphold your Sault Tribe Board of Directors One of the more troubling envelope was from the Inland On Oct. 21, 2005, referen- decision to not allow board For the last issue of the tribal issues is whether to allow our Fishing, Hunting and Gathering dum ballots will be mailed out members who have been paper, I co-authored a unit members who live outside the Committee but the letter itself to all eligible voters of our removed to run again. Unlike report with Denny McKelvie units to register to vote in the was from the office of the tribal tribe. The end result of this bal- some board members, the three and Joe Eitrem. We submitted unit of their choice at each elec- chairperson. The content of the lot will determine if a board of us do not have the luxury to our joint unit report only to find tion or to lock them into a unit letter starts out discussing our member that has been removed pick and choose when we will out later it would not be accept- for voting purposes to life. tribal inland hunting and fishing is eligible to run again for elec- listen to the voice of our mem- ed. The reason given is it was Article V, Section 5 of our rights and ends with our chair- tive office within our tribe. If bers. However the vote turns not submitted by the deadline. tribal Constitution reads, “In person pushing his side of the this whole thing sounds very out, we will honor your deci- In the past we have always been any general election called pur- recent referendum. familiar, it’s because we just sion. given until 5:00 p.m. on the suant to this Constitution, each Your elected leaders should voted on this very issue recent- If you vote to approve, you date of the deadline to submit eligible voter shall vote within never use tribal funds for their ly. We wanted to tell the whole are voting to upholding the our reports. Our joint report was his unit of residence. Voters own personal use. If the chair- story. Not just one side or the membership’s previous decision submitted before that 5:00 p.m. residing outside of any unit person wanted to send out a other. to NOT allow board members deadline, but we found out later shall register not less than three mailing to discuss how he This issue goes back to the who have been removed to run the deadline was moved to 8:00 months prior to any election and would be voting then he should 1994 tribal election. In 1993, again. a.m. of the same day. I feel our vote in the unit of their choice.” pay for it out of his own pocket. one of our former board mem- If you vote to disapprove, report would have given our The current election ordinance Todd Gravelle sent out litera- bers was removed and the sit- you are voting to allow board membership a better under- locks our members at large to a ture on the same issue and ting board wished to stop her members who have been standing of the latest referen- unit for the purpose of voting although he did not sign it, he from ever running again, so removed to run again. dum vote we all received. I am for a term of four years. It is my did not pay for it with our tribal they passed an election ordi- Thank you for taking the re-submitting our recent report opinion that this current restric- funds. Some other board mem- nance that restricted board time to read our joint report and along with my current unit tion is unconstitutional and to bers, including myself, sent out members who have been we hope that it helps you make report. I will start with my cur- further restrict them by locking a mailing and we did it with our removed from elective office an informed decision. rent unit report and add the joint each member who resides out- own funds. We would have from ever running again. Rob Lambert, Unit III repre- report at the end. side of any unit for life should never even considered using our In May of 2005 the current sentative, 23 Stockbridge St., The Constitution and Bylaws not be tolerated. precious funds to send out cam- board of directors rescinded the St. Ignace, Mi 49781. Phone of our tribe were approved by Some on the board argue that paign literature. I believe the restriction and once again (906) 643-8840 or 1-800-484- the acting deputy commissioner by not violating our tribal chairperson should pay for the allowed removed board mem- 7919 pin 8106. of Indian Affairs on Nov. 13, Constitution, we give the mem- mailing. I will make the motion bers to run for elective office [email protected]. 1975, and went into effect on bers at large the opportunity to at an upcoming board meeting within our tribe. Joe Eitrem, Unit I representa- that date. We have been operat- control elections by letting them for him to pay back the money. After the May 2005 vote that tive, (906) 632-8567. ing under this document for 30 choose what unit they desire to Thank you for taking the lifted the restriction on removed Denny McKelvie, Unit I rep- years and we are currently in vote in at each election. As time to read my report. The board members from running, a resentative, (906) 632-7267. the process of updating this board members, we represent all opinions expressed are my own group of tribe members exer- very special document through members, not just one group or and I look forward to discussing cised their right to put the board the constitutional convention. I another. This restriction effects them with you. vote out to all eligible voters to will be seeking your input on about 75 percent of all tribe Rob Lambert, Unit III board let the membership decide if We need to build a solid tribal economy tration has had a negative effect Our massive debt is being paid express their opinions. Those petitive edge in our own home on our nationalist feeling. We by you. All that interest we who support a direct way of market. We should be looking are still $500 million in debt. pay is depriving you of addi- revising the Constitution will for ways to increase our profits Over half of this was caused by tional services. Is it any wonder outline the areas that can be here in the Upper Peninsula so our past chairman. He sure left we have to debate adding unit debated. We have to start some- we can protect our domiciles us a mess. This tax treaty with six to our budget. where. and provide jobs for our mem- the state of Michigan really As far as the revision of the To create a mandate for the bers. I see many new possibili- upsets me. Greektown was a big Constitution goes, I would like new Constitution, the commu- ties ahead. Right now, I am mistake. It is my opinion the to see us start with ARTICLE nication must be reciprocal and collecting ideas for the old casi- board and members were all IV - GOVERNING BODY Sec. not coercive. Open discussion no in St. Ignace. As a tribe, we misled and sold a bill of goods. 2, "A chairperson shall be elect- has a much better chance of need to promote our local vest- The old regime is still trying to ed at large by the voters of the gaining membership satisfaction ed interests. The car show and find a way to stage a comeback. tribe and shall serve as a mem- at a lower cost and trouble. It the I-500 are just the tip of the We should never return to those ber of the board of directors. will be a real challenge to con- iceberg. A permanent attraction days. The voters of the five (5) elec- vert all the political expressions alongside of our casino is one It wasn't to long ago board tion units shall elect from with- into a single voice. The Constit- way to help the local economy Robert LaPoint members couldn't write about in their qualified membership ution we have now is too nar- and increase our business. Unit II Representative our financial situation. My seat one member to the board to rep- row of a model. Tribal politics There have been several ideas Sault Tribe Board of Directors was threatened several times by resent each of the five hundred is now operating on a national presented to me. As soon as I It is a good feeling when the past chairman, he operated (500) members or a fraction level. Our new Constitution have more information I will people tell me they have read with gag orders and hid our thereof." We all know this needs to reflect this. give these ideas to the chairman my unit report and agree. There tribal treasure. Our new chair- portion of the constitution needs We need hope, vision and and the board. are certain realities we share. man is trying to operate in the to be fixed. What should the optimism for the future. To If you have questions or One is we are all tribal citizens sunlight, our financial affairs number be. As tribal citizens, build a solid tribal future, we need more information please and we should all be able to are no longer a secret. The debt you have the right and even a need to build a solid tribal contact me, Bob LaPoint, vice obtain governance that will that was created by the past duty to refine the government. economy. Our first priority is to chairman and Unit II represen- meet our personal needs. administration is our biggest The requirement to change the protect our sovereign territory. tative. Another reality is we have com- problem. We are obliged to con- Constitution requires a majority Our past chairman failed at this mercialized our sovereignty. tinue paying for all his mis- to support a democratic system. by helping to bring non-Indian Our tribal Constitution is a sov- takes. What has happened to our How to avoid the cumbrous gaming into our land. We made ereign contract with all of us as tribe is about as bad as what political channels might be con- a mistake by not developing the tribal citizens. The poor spend- happened to Enron and the tentious, those who demand St.Ignace casino sooner. We ing habits of the past adminis- many other corporate scandals. political expression will want to might have even lost our com- NOVEMBER 1, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS REPRESENTATIVES’ REPORTS Page 7 Balancing unit report contents — positive vs. negative aware of any communications made by a super majority of the Leadership is a learning experi- This is one area that must be from the general counsel concern- board of directors to uphold the ence. You’re a true leader if you addressed and will be brought up ing that communication being election community’s decision. move in a direction to benefit for discussion and review at the passed on to you. Hopefully, you did receive a your people. next meeting. Tribe members received a different kind of mailing/letter As a self-governing organiza- For a copy of the new organi- mailing from Director Todd from board members Fred Paquin, tion, we have a responsibility to zation chart, please contact a Gravelle stating his many views Robert Lambert, Paul Shagen, move forward everyday. We will membership liaison at (800) 793- on the recent referendum election. Dennis McKelvie, Cathy move forward for our tribe and 0660. He claims eight members of the Abramson, Joseph Eitrem and give you the leadership you I will be holding office hours board of directors are foolish, myself. We signed our names, deserve. and a unit meeting ( 5 p.m.) in unfair, unethical, unconstitutional, stated facts and the letter contains If you still have questions Newberry on Oct. 28. Office etc. no attacks on fellow board mem- about the referendum, please con- hours will also be held in Hessel Members have called wonder- bers. tact a board member you trust to on Nov. 21. Please contact me if ing who sent out the letter, there We stand behind our decision find out the facts. you would like to meet in the was no name listed. with the recent referendum. Recently, our CEO/chair- evening. I think if you write it, own up Our mailing was sent out by man/executive director, Aaron Veteran’s Day is Friday, Nov. Lana Causley to it. Director Gravelle stated at funds collected from board mem- Payment, restructured our govern- 11. I would like to personally say Unit II Representative the last meeting he mailed the let- bers and concerned tribe mem- mental organization chart. megwetch to all the veterans and Sault Tribe Board of Directors ter out to the membership. bers. Chairman Payment now directly veterans’ families in our commu- I did not write a report last Although it is certainly his right Contrary to what Director oversees our “regulatory services” nities. month because I'm having a hard to address the membership in any Gravelle states, there were which is the tribal judge, the trib- I also hope to see you in time with balancing the content of way he feels is appropriate, I am absolutely never blank pieces of al court, the tribal prosecutor, Kinross on Nov. 12 for the veter- my unit reports. Some members disappointed in this action. The paper counted as yes or no votes. tribal law enforcement, human ans powwow. For more into about feel we should lay it all out in the membership is still healing from This is an outright lie. resources, tribal fisheries, enroll- the powwow, please contact paper, all the lies and political the all out war in the past elec- Again, it’s a shame that you, as ment/elections and others. I do Mellissa Causley at 1-800-793- agendas. Some members feel it tion. To again subject the mem- members, have to figure out who not agree with this and did object 0660. should only contain positive bership to this kind of campaign- tells the truth and who does not. to this new structure. But, as stat- In closing, the the best positive issues about the tribe. I'm going ing is sad. It’s even worse that the negative ed to me, there is no vote by the I can give you is this: Moving to attempt to make a balance. I'll These kinds of letters, flyers campaigning will probably get board of directors, this is an exec- forward for our people is a priori- start with the old business. and campaign material are harm- worse. This is what it has come utive decision! ty to me and other board mem- The board members who took ful to our communities. Many to. It seems this is the way of pol- Our chairman directly oversees bers. It will happen. the polygraphs have ALL passed members have contacted me itics in our tribe at this time. The our communications department Baamaapi, Lana Causley, (906) the tests. This information was about the referendum, facts have key is “at this time”. (newspaper) as well. Some had a 484-2954. supposed to be made public to been given about this issue in my I am going to be part of the plan/promise for the separation of you but I have not been made past unit reports. The choice was positive change within our tribe! powers. Where is the separation? TRIBAL ELECTION COMMITTEE — UNDULY CONDEMNED might expect she would tell me to has to stop! This committee has needs to be taken into considera- BOARD MEMBERS’ UNIT stand up and give it right back to always conducted itself in a pro- tion before making hasty demands REPORTS Ð CENSORED them. She did not. She told me fessional manner, never striking to change the code. this, “Remember what it feels like back at unfounded allegations. Change has occurred in leaps At our last Board meeting, I and don’t ever do that to anyone How long are we, as a tribe, and bounds since our tribal orga- was accused of trying to censor else.” Those are the wisest words going to allow good people to be nization was federally recognized. general counsel’s news column by ever spoken to me. I’m far from treated like this? We have been able to progress our chairperson and Director perfect but I do my best to follow Members of the Election due to the commitment and dili- Gravelle. The fact of the matter is her words of wisdom. Committee are as follows: gence of the leadership in our the majority of the board voted With all the problems we have Michael McKerchie, chairperson; communities. Leaders come from that Mr. Morello should write outside our tribal circle, we do Vicki Hank Puidokas, Diane all walks of life and we have about various key issues such as not need to create them for our- Moore, Debra Crozier, Don many excellent examples of vari- updates on Greektown and the tax selves inside. We need to build Martin, Patricia Allard, Carol ous people in all kinds of posi- agreements, etc. Everyone agreed each other up, not tear each other Pages-Montie, Bridget Schoop, tions who have developed and he should keep politically slanted down. James McKerchie, Terry Perry, shaped the destiny of our tribe. opinions out of his column. Our tribal chairman is the Isaac McKechnie, Teri Everyone who contributes to the In regards to censorship, the Cathy Abramson elected voice of our people — all Lamoreaux and Dee Eggert. well being of our tribe should be above unit report was not pub- Unit I Representative of our people. When he speaks — As I have said before, these respected for their part. lished in the last newspaper. I was Sault Tribe Board of Directors or writes — he should be repre- people work hard to conduct a Right now we need leaders to informed by our communications senting both sides of an issue fair- fair and honest election. The com- unite on the issues of our environ- director (who now reports directly Like many Anishinabe people, ly and give positive direction for mittee should be congratulated ment. An example is our waters to our chairperson) at 6:47 p.m. I have also endured many rude, the best resolution that benefits and thanked for all the hard work and the blatant pollution of the St. the night before the newspaper racist and downright nasty the tribe as a whole. Personal they have accomplished over this Mary’s River by our neighboring was going to print that the unit remarks from non-Natives who opinions should be replaced with past year, not condemned and country. Routine releases of par- reports from Directors Lambert, looked down on us because of the the opinion of the people. When accused of having something to tially treated sewage are dis- McKelvie and Eitrem and myself color of our skin and because of our chairman attacks an individ- hide. I am embarrassed our tribal charged into the North Channel were not going to be printed our way of life. Fortunately, I was ual or group he is tearing away a members who have worked so which threatens the health of our because they did not meet the blessed with great parents who piece of our tribe. It makes us all selflessly towards a better system members, fish, birds and other deadline. This has never hap- instilled in me the confidence and just a little bit weaker. are treated so disrespectfully. aquatic wildlife. Please join in our pened before. I don’t have a prob- self-esteem I needed to survive The Election Committee is a THANK YOU ELECTION efforts to raise this concern with lem following rules, but not when my youth. volunteer group. Tribe members COMMITTEE! other environmental groups and they are changed midstream. We One particular day, someone serve on this committee giving up In regards to the voter registra- regulators, state and federal legis- know it was the content in our finally got to me. I came home countless hours of personal time tion, an overall registration was lators and the Province of reports which lead to this censor- crying because I had received one to ensure that our tribal elections one of the many changes dis- Ontario. Polluting our water by ing. insult too many. I went to my — one of the most important cussed during a joint meeting of easily remedied sewage treatment Lastly, Director Gravelle has mother, Helen Gurnoe McCoy, exercises of our sovereign rights the Election Committee and the systems must stop and we need admitted that he has done the and told her of the treatment I had — are carried out fairly and hon- board of directors in May, 2005. everyone’s help in addressing this massive mailings condemning the received. It was obvious to her estly. For years he has com- It is already slated for inclusion in environmental tragedy. Please Election Committee for counting that someone’s vicious words had plained of “corrupt” activities by the next round of changes in the attend the St. Mary’s River Bi- blank pieces of paper as ballots. finally crushed my spirit. After this committee. This continues tribal Election Code. A draft of National Public Advisory Council This is an outright lie, no blank carefully listening to me, my despite the fact that many of the the Election Code is nearly com- (BPAC) meeting scheduled for pieces of paper are counted as mother gave me one of the most faces have changed and all mem- pleted and will be scheduled Oct. 27 at the Lake Superior State ballots and this action was done important teachings that I have bers of this committee have been before a board workshop very University Cisler. Please help us to deceive our voting members. since carried with me all of my unanimously approved by the soon. Obviously, having two ref- show our concern! Please contact Again, if you have any questions life. Having three children myself, board of directors. The committee erenda take precedence in the last me at (906) 635-3054 if you or comments, please contact me I know that a mother feels every has taken accusation after accusa- four months slowed down com- would like to assist in this envi- at (906) 635-3054. pain her child goes through. You tion of being untrustworthy. This pleting the draft process. This ronmental initiative. Page 8 UNIT REPORTS NOVEMBER 1, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS Former chairman should pay back $2.7 million that they refuse to fix. of their peers. They won’t have to It’s up to him, he can end this cri- dreds of thousands of dollars. I Weaknesses they will never worry about being tried by the sis by simply turning over the think about the forgotten, hard- address unless they are forced to. kangaroo tribunal that they used cash to its rightful owner, our working lower paid tribe member So it’s time to turn up the heat on to conduct Salem style witch tri- tribe. He’s had plenty of time to employees who toiled in obscuri- these people and force them to do als against the brave people that give back the cash but he still ty while the former chairman’s the right thing; repair the election exposed their corrupt govern- refuses to do so. It’s obvious that crony employees received raises process. ment. Tribe members will be able his plan is to not give back a and/or bonuses every year. I think Recently, there has been talk to attend the public trial and hear penny, to get back on the board about being afraid to express my on the street about the tribe’s for- firsthand where the $2.7 million and fill his pockets with cold hard opinion about my tribe for fear of mer chairman trying to cut deals ended-up. It’s time the trial was tribal cash one more time. He losing my job. with individual board members in held and the truth forced out into must never be elected to office Voters made the right choice an effort to get himself off the the public. We have a right to ever again. There are plenty of when they fired the former chair- hook for the $2.7 million that our know what the former chairman talented, honest people ready to man in the last election. His out- tribe is presently suing him for. I and his co-conspirators did with serve on our board, we must rageous actions following his will never vote to allow this the money. Where is the money? avoid a return to the state of defeat prove that. I’ve heard scoundrel to keep the $2.7 million People want to know. For months chaos and tyranny that persisted many tribe members talk about Todd Gravelle he defrauded our tribe of. As out- now thousands of tribe members under the reign of this man. declaring the day the former Unit I Representative rageous as it may sound there is have been wondering when the When I think of the former chairman was defeated a tribal Sault Tribe Board of Directors talk that some board members former chairman’s trial would be chairman’s administration, I think holiday so none of us ever forgets may want to forgive him for held. I think it’s time the trial was of a weak man who used tremen- the darkness this man brought to If you haven’t voted yet please walking off with $2.7 million so held and the questions surround- dous amounts of our tribe’s our tribe. A day we can all reflect vote to disapprove Resolution No. he can run for the board of direc- ing the $2.7 million were resources to convince us he was a on the nightmare that existed 2005-119 and mail your ballot tors. This fool thinks he can answered. I hope a trial can be shrewd businessman, now we under the rule of an ignorant back to the tribe right away! They defraud our tribe of $2.7 million held soon and this matter can be know the truth. A truly talented despot. Every year we should must be returned by Nov. 10. You and the people will put him back settled by a court once and for all. businessman would have landed a commemorate the defeat of this can feel proud that you voted to to raid the tribal coffers again. I I want our $2.7 million back were high level management job by evil. It’s time we all celebrated disapprove the crazy practice of will do everything to prevent such it belongs in the tribal treasury. now instead of wasting his time his defeat and the upcoming trial counting blank and spoiled bal- a tragedy from befalling our tribe. I was elected to protect our hanging around to try to regain will give us that opportunity. lots as votes. This can never be allowed to hap- tribe’s resources and that’s what his past glory days at the tribe. I It’s time this man and his co- Firstly, I want to thank every- pen. I’m going to do regardless of think of the tens of millions of conspirators gave back the $2.7 one who voted to disapprove I was floored when I heard whose actions are in question. I dollars wasted on failed, foolish million and took responsibility Resolution No. 2005-119 and these ridiculous murmurings and don’t care how long this man was business ventures (Northstar for what they did. What I want is send a message to the board that could hardly believe my ears. I chairperson or what he thinks he Neon, Phoenix Accudrive, justice for our tribe. Members we don’t accept the insane prac- want to make my position on the accomplished during his corrupt Special Plastics, barge, several deserve the truth about this scan- tice of counting blank pieces of lawsuit clear to the membership. administration because when his hotels etc., etc.). I think of his dal and I will not rest until they paper and spoiled ballots as votes The former chairperson and the time was up he revealed his true ridiculous $850,000.00 salary and have it. Demand that your board cast. Yes, I know it sounds so infamous seven, his co-conspira- character by walking off with the his outrageous $4 million members stay the course and hold ridiculous it’s hard to believe but tors, must be forced by court money. In the end he disgraced employment contract. I think of the former chairman and his co- the board actually approved the order to return every penny that himself by betraying the trust of the kangaroo, witch-hunting tri- conspirators responsible for their counting of blank pieces of paper they took from our tribe. Any- every tribe member and cemented bunals that he hired to put his actions. Demand that your board and spoiled ballots as votes. No thing less is totally unacceptable. his place in our tribal history as political opponents on trial for members fight for the return of legitimate government conducts Any board member that would just another third-rate elected trib- baseless allegations made by his the money. The lawsuit must not elections like this because it guar- defend the actions of the former al official who raided the coffers political supporters who were be withdrawn, we must re-double antees corruption. They did this chairman and his co-conspirators when his time was up. His final promised jobs, promotions and our efforts and go after the former so their buddies on the Election is betraying the entire member- actions in office proved without a pay increases for their participa- chairman and his co-conspirators Committee could continue to cor- ship. These people should return doubt that he was not fit to lead tion in tribal witch trials. I think more vigorously than ever before. rupt election results to the board’s the $2.7 million immediately and our tribe and should never be in a about wasting millions of dollars To do anything less would be satisfaction. They are working in apologize to the membership. The leadership position ever again. purchasing a barge that is aban- unjust. I will continue to report concert to deliberately hold back currently seated board member We must move forward not back- doned and left to sink at its moor- on this scandal and will not allow the enactment of election policies who was involved in this scandal wards into what I refer to as our ing. I think about our tribe bor- it to be swept under the carpet. I that would ensure fair elections. should resign as well. tribe’s dark age where dishonesty rowing hundreds of millions of ask the membership to pledge They want a system that’s weak The former chairman and his and corruption was the norm. I dollars to realize our former their support for our lawsuit so it can be easily corrupted if co-conspirators will have their will fight to ensure that the for- chairman’s dream of a Greektown against the former chairman and tribal voters approve referenda day in court. They will have the mer chairperson and his co-con- Casino which has never per- his co-conspirators. This is the that the board or Election opportunity to get up on the wit- spirators are forced to return formed as promised and left our only way to ensure that such a Committee doesn’t like. They ness stand and explain to the every dollar that they owe our tribe mired deep in debt. I think tragedy never happens again. don’t care about conducting fair entire community what happened tribe. I’m confident that we will about his failure to establish a Make no mistake they all will be elections they are focused on to the $2.7 million. They will get recover the entire $2.7 million. I casino in Romulus. I think about held accountable! I hope to see achieving the election results they a fair trial. They will have the ask him to act like a man and the purchase of thousands of everyone at the trial. desire by taking advantage of opportunity to testify in their come forward, to turnover the shares of North Country Bank glaring weaknesses in the system defense and be judged by a jury cash to tribal law enforcement. which resulted in a loss of hun- Board of directors meeting briefing COMPILED BY RICK SMITH Elizabeth Carr from Sault Ste. Ariz., a freshman shooting for a Theresa Oven from Grand LaPoint, Robert Lambert, Sr., The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Marie, a junior pursuing a bache- bachelor’s in social science at Rapids, a senior studying for a Denise Chase, Tom Miller and Chippewa Indians Board of lor’s degree in athletic training at Mesa Community College. bachelor’s in elementary educa- Victor Matson, Sr., favored the Directors met for a general meet- Grand Valley State University. Julie Malcom from Oakley, tion at GVSU. measure. Board member Lana ing on Oct. 18 in St. Ignace. The Jesus Rapin from Saginaw, a Mich., a sophomore working on a Resolutions Causley opposed and Fred Paquin minutes were approved from the graduate student studying for a bachelor’s in pre-med at SVSU. The board authorized the abstained. board meetings on Sept. 30 and master’s in communication at Natassia McKillip, Cheboygan, Chippewa-Ottawa Resource A motion passed for a public Oct. 4. Saginaw Valley State. a junior studying for a bachelor’s Authority to issue fishing vessel ballot review with the tribal Scholarship announcement Danielle Sigelko from Port- in education at Western Michigan registration to members of Sault Election Committee regarding a Jack Kibble, education direc- land, Mich., a medical student University. Tribe and vessels used by the sharp increase in spoiled ballots. tor, named 17 scholarship working for a degree in osteo- Jamison Miller of Gladstone, a tribe in carrying out management All board members were present. awardees for the 2005-06 school pathic medicine at MSU. graduate student set on a master’s and enforcement activities. The Board members Eitrem, Gravelle, year. Leona Spencer from the Sault, in public administration. measure was approved unani- Shagen, LaPoint, Lambert, Miller Heather Tiglas was the sole a senior at LSSU targeting a Crystal L. Mondeau of Swartz mously. All board members were and Matson favored the motion. recipient of the Pamela Cable bachelor’s in liberal arts. Creek, working on a bachelor’s in present. Board members Abramson, Gershon Memorial Scholarship The George K. Nolan Tribal human biology at Michigan Tech. An open and continuous voter McKelvie, Causley, Paquin and for $150. She is freshman from Judicial Scholarship of $1,000 Tyler Moody of the Sault, a registration was enacted for mem- Chase opposed. None abstained. Manistique working towards an went to Marilyn Phelps from senior aiming at a bachelor’s in bers who reside outside of any The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of associate’s degree in accounting Santa Monica, Calif., a tribal electrical engineering at Michigan election unit, with the exception Chippewa Indians Board of at Bay de Noc Community environmental law student at Tech. of the three month prohibition Directors meets on the first and College. UCLA. Mary Jo Rindy of Brimley, a period prior to any election in third Tuesdays of each month and Joseph K. Lumsden Memorial Bernard Bouschor Honorary senior studying for a bachelor’s in accordance with the tribal members are invited to Scholar-ships were awarded to Scholarships of $1,000 each: nursing at LSSU. Constitution. The resolution is attend.Call 635-6050 to get date, five students for $1,000 each: Chelsea Bug of Escanaba, a There were two recipients for effective since passage. All board time and location information. Hannah Bobee from Garden City, sophomore aiming for an associ- Fred L. Hatch Memorial Teacher members were present. Board Mich., a law student working ate’s degree in nursing at Bay de Scholarships: Shawn Menard of members Cathy Abramson, Joe towards a law degree at Michigan Noc. the Sault, working on a bachelor’s Eitrem, Todd Gravelle, Dennis State University. Maya Goeman from Tempe, in exercise science at LSSU. McKelvie, Paul Shagen, Robert NOVEMBER 1, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS HEALTH Page 9 November is National Yoga for your health Yoga for health, relaxation Pay for six and attend any six and stress management with sessions during the eight weeks. Alzheimer's Disease Month instructor Lee Carlson. Yoga is a form of exercise Lee Carlson is a registered promoting flexibility, strength, Marquette — November is During this year's NADM, the and support services and other social worker and certified yoga and relaxation. It is noncompeti- National Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's Association launches assistance in more than 140 lan- therapist with an M.A. in health tive and enhances physical and Month (NADM), first established its "Make the First Call" cam- guages. education. She has taught yoga emotional health through the by former President Ronald paign to educate the public to "Alzheimer's is a devastating classes and stress management coordination of slow, purposeful Reagan in 1983. Since that time, reach out for information and disease and people often feel for more than 25 years in lower movements, deep breathing and the number of people with assistance by calling the associa- overwhelmed by it and don't michigan and across the Upper conscious muscle relaxation. Alzheimer's has increased from tion any time of the day, seven know where to turn for help. We Peninsula. Anyone can benefit, regardless two million to 4.5 million. In days a week, at 1-800-272-3900. want people to know that the Classes are held Tuesday of your previous level of experi- Michigan, there are 175,000 peo- The association offers a confi- Alzheimer's Association is here to evenings at the Health and ence or flexibility. Wear loose, ple with the disease. dential service staffed by trained help," said Beverly Bartlett, Human Service Center auditori- comfortable clothing or footless When it comes to Alzheimer's personnel who provide callers Upper Peninsula regional director. um at 2864 Ashmun St. in Sault tights. There is a class limit of disease, you are not alone. That is with information about under- "One simple call to the Ste. Marie. 15. the message the Alzheimer's standing dementia. Alzheimer's Alzheimer's Association can be Classes run from Nov. 1 to Please bring a blanket to Association Greater Michigan diagnosis treatment options and the first step to helping individu- Dec. 20, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. class. Chapter is sending out to people care information, such as support als and families." Classes may run 15 minutes For more information, call with Alzheimer's, their families groups, safe return and crisis longer than scheduled. Betty Noland at 632-5210 or and caregivers across Michigan. assistance. Callers can access care Costs are $55 for eight ses- extension 25212. sions, $45 for six sessions. CDC seeks stronger From the kitchen of Bob Flowers Pork chops made with refined flour. In a Better than basic pork chops, three-cup serving (the size of a improvements for health with sweet potatoes and garden small mixing bowl), air-popped salad. This recipe uses a method popcorn contains just 93 calories called brining to produce juicy and less than 1.5 grams of fat. and tender pork chops with excel- The problem arises with the of American Indians lent flavor. toppings added to popcorn. In an effort to strengthen the legal status and their special rela- The new CDC/ATSDR tribal Ingredients: Toppings, such as butter, oil, involvement of American Indians tionship with the federal govern- consultation policy describes 1 pork chop per person cheese or caramel, can turn pop- and Alaska Natives in federal pro- ment makes American Indians steps CDC programs should take 1/3 cup salt corn into a snack that is high in grams and policy decisions, the and Alaska Natives distinct from toward working effectively with 2 cups water fat and calories. Here are some Centers for Disease Control and other traditionally defined minori- Indian communities and organiza- 2 tbs. sunflower oil tips to keep your snack healthy: Prevention (CDC) and its sister ty and special population groups. tions. The policy identifies when 1 tbs. meat tenderizer ¥ Try air-popping popcorn. If it agency, the Agency for Toxic Each of the more than 560 feder- CDC programs should involve 1 sweet potato per person tastes too bland, spray a little Substances and Disease Registry ally tribal leaders and outlines specific 3 cups red-leaf lettuce non-fat butter flavored cooking (ATSDR), are adopting a new recognized tribes is a sovereign responsibilities regarding program 1/4 cup minced onion spray on it or sprinkle it with fat- policy that requires CDC and entity with an inherent right to activities, including mutual partic- 1 sliced English cucumber free cheese powder. ATSDR programs to consult with self govern. There are more than ipation in setting program and 1 cubed ripe tomato ¥ If you buy microwave pop- tribal governments when develop- 4 million Americans who identify budget priorities. The policy also 2 cubed medium zucchini corn, choose the "light" versions ing programs and activities effect- themselves as American Indians recognizes the importance and 1 tsp. unsulphured molasses rather than "extra butter" or ing Indian populations. or Alaska Natives. value of enhancing American 1/2 cup Splenda sweetener "movie theater" style. But beware "We recognize the importance With this new policy, CDC and Indian and Alaska Native access 1/8 tsp. ground cloves that even the "light" versions usu- of seeking involvement and ATSDR become the first of to CDC programs. 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon ally contain trans fatty acids or advice early from the people who eleven U.S. Health and Human With assistance from the 1/8 tsp. ground ginger hydrogenated oils, which raise may be effected by our programs Services (HHS) operating divi- National Indian Health Board — Place the salt and water in a our risk of heart disease because and policies," said Walter W. sions to establish consultation the largest and best known nation- watertight, zipper-style plastic they not only raise total choles- Williams, M.D., M.P.H., CDC's procedures that comply with the al tribal health organization — freezer bag. Stir until the salt is terol levels, they also deplete associate director for minority recently revised HHS tribal con- CDC and ATSDR will begin dissolved. Add the pork chops. good cholesterol (HDL), which health and director of the Office sultation policy, released in implementation of this consulta- Cover and place in the refrigera- helps protect against heart dis- of Minority Health and Health January 2005. The CDC/ATSDR tion plan immediately by educat- tor. Let set for a minimum of four ease. Look for brands that say "no Disparities. "Our new tribal con- policy outlines the need for, and ing and informing both internal hours. trans fats" or "non-hydrogenated". sultation policy helps us make importance of, coordinating, com- program staff and external To start this meal preparation, ¥ Add air-popped popcorn to that a standard operating proce- municating, and collaborating American Indian and Alaska peel and boil the sweet potatoes mixes with dry cereal or fruit for dure for our programs. This poli- with tribal governments on issues Native stakeholders about the pol- in water until tender. Set aside. a healthy snack. Check out these cy recognizes the need for engag- effecting American Indians and icy. Notes Dr. Williams, Next, tear the lettuce into bite- recipes: ing tribal leaders and members of Alaska Natives. It also calls for "Implementation of this policy sized pieces and combine with the Cheery cherry popcorn Indian populations as early as the establishment of a standing will strengthen our tribal partner- other veggies. Cover and refriger- half-quart air-popped popcorn possible. Doing so helps everyone committee of tribal leaders, the ships and thus our ability to work ate. Butter flavored spray (like PAM) — it helps us to build trust and Tribal Consultation Advisory together toward our mutual goals Remove the chops from the 1 package cherry flavored gelatin understanding, and it helps every- Committee, to advise the agencies of reducing health disparities and water and sprinkle with the meat Put popcorn into a very large one provide better programs and on issues relevant to tribal consul- securing the health and safety of tenderizer. Pierce with a fork and bowl and spray lightly with butter services." tation and the health threats fac- all Indian people." place in a pre-heated heavy skil- flavored oil. Sprinkle with In the United States, a unique ing Indian Country. let. Cover and pan fry in the hot gelatin. Put in 350 degree oven oil for six minutes per side. for five minutes. Gelatin will dis- Remove from heat. solve slightly and stick to the Cancer research benefits many Mash the sweet potatoes. Add popcorn. the spices, molasses, and Splenda Popcorn trail mix Ann Arbor — Researchers at the leukemia's cancer-killing effect. present them to T cells. This alerts University of Michigan's Comp- The discovery is significant, the immune system to prepare to to the sweet potatoes and stir until 8 oz. raisins rehensive Cancer Center have dis- because it could help make cellular fight the invader. When APCs pre- well combined. 6 oz. diced, dried fruit (apricots, covered the secret weapon behind immunotherapy safer, more effec- sent cancer cell proteins to T cells, Serve the chops and sweet apples, etc.) the most powerful form of cancer tive and an option for more cancer the T cells are primed to attack the potatoes with a healthy beverage. 1 quart popped popcorn (air immunotherapy known to medicine. patients — especially those for cancer. Follow up with the salad and a popped) Scientists call it the graft-versus- whom a donor is unavailable or According to Pavan R. Reddy, light salad dressing like raspberry Set freshly popped popcorn in leukemia effect and it occurs when those who cannot tolerate the proce- M.D., an assistant professor of vinaigrette. Enjoy. large bowl. Add diced fruit and new immune cells from donated dure's side-effects. internal medicine in the University Healthy popcorn snacks raisins. Toss popcorn and fruit bone marrow, called the graft, "We already knew that donor T of Michigan Medical School, who Popcorn can be a healthy until combined thoroughly. attack malignant cells in the patient cells were important for an effective led the research study, the research snack, if you make the right and destroy them. This intense GVL response, but now we know results suggest that manipulating the choices. Popcorn itself is a nutri- immune reaction between donor there's another cell — the antigen number and activity of APCs could tious, whole grain snack choice, and host cells, which follows a bone presenting cell or APC — which improve the GVL response, while containing more fiber than snacks marrow transplant from a healthy plays a critical role in the process," reducing the risk of a common post- Attention veterans — fraud warning! donor, has saved the lives of thou- says James L.M. Ferrara, M.D., transplant complication called graft- Veterans around the country are reporting they are getting calls sands of patients with leukemia, who directs the U-M Cancer versus-host disease, or GVHD. from a company identifying itself as the "Patient Care Group." lymphoma and other types of blood Center's Blood and Marrow “If we can find ways to reduce This company is claiming that VA prescriptions are now being dis- and immune system cancers. Transplant Program. GVHD's toxic effects, immunother- In a study to be published Oct. Antigen presenting cells are rare apy could become a viable option pensed through them and that if veterans want to continue to receive 16 in the advanced online edition of immune system cells, which look for many more cancer patients." their medications, they must provide a credit card number. Nature Medicine, U-M scientists something like a starfish. Their job VA has not changed the process of receiving and dispensing pre- describe how antigen presenting is to digest proteins called antigens scriptions. Do not give your credit card number to anyone who calls cells are crucial to graft-versus- from foreign cells or pathogens and you. Contact your local VA medical center if you have questions. Page 10 PEOPLE NOVEMBER 1, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS Bowlers for a cause Sault High retiring coach Nertoli’s jersey Sault Ste. Marie — Tony community has been unwaver- Nertoli, longtime Sault High ing.“ baseball coach, had his No. 27 Nertoli was elected to the jersey retired at halftime of a var- Michigan High School Baseball sity football game against Oge- Coaches Hall of Fame in 2000. In maw Heights on Oct 14. 2000 and 2004, he also received Nertoli took the baseball job in Coach of the Year honors from 1981, and guided the Blue Devils the MHSBCA. In 1997, Nertoli to an overall record of 375-261-3 received the Gordon W. Malcolm through his retirement at the end Sportsman of the Year Award for of the 2004-05 season. his many years of service to local During his tenure, Nertoli sports. coached nearly 400 players, 22 of ”Having a jersey number which went on to play college retired is one of the highest forms baseball. Three Sault alumni went of recognition in the sport of on to play professionally. His baseball,“ said Nertoli. ”I have teams won nine district titles, Tony Nertoli thoroughly enjoyed my coaching three regional championships, career. I thank the players and ”Tony’s legacy is something and also earned a berth to the coaches for all they’ve given me he can be very proud of,“ said 1998 state semifinals. They also over the years, along with the Sault High athletic director Tim captured nine Michigan Huron school district for giving me the Hall. ”His commitment to the Shores League conference cham- opportunity to do something I These two young Sault Tribe members were participants players, the program and the in the 2005 Big Brothers and Big Sisters Bowl-A-Rama at pionships. love to do.“ Dondee Lanes in Sault Ste. Marie on Oct. 15. The event raised over $1,600 for the organization which provides men- tors for children. Pictured are Jeffrey Moran, 11, and Kelsey Horn, Baker exchange vows Moran, 10. Photo by Rick Smith The best man was Robert Roger Horn, father of the bride. Elaine Horn, mother of the bride, Couple marks read a special poem titled, “The Key To Love.” Flower girl was Brittany Rose Baker, daughter of the bride and 55 years together groom and their own special “Rose.” Brittany wore a floor Fred and Norma (nee McCormick, Mr. and Mrs. Don length gown of white satin LaPoint) Case celebrated their (Thelma) Kimbles, Mr. and Mrs. embellished with a lace overlay, a 55th wedding anniversary on Fred (Debbie) Case, all of satin rose and pearls and ribbons. Oct. 28. Newberry, and Mr. and Mrs. Brittany Rose wore a rose head- The couple married in 1950 at Joseph (Nora) Case of piece with a long white tulle veil St. Gregory rectory in Newberry Manistique. They have 14 grand- and carried a silver satin basket of by Father William Oremus. children. and 13 great-grandchil- multi-colored roses to match her Doris Boucher, a friend of the dren. mother’s and aunt’s bouquet. bride, was maid of honor, and The celebrants took a trip to Ring bearers were Brendan Charles LaPoint, brother of the Agawa Canyon with some of Reece Baker, son of the bride and bride, was best man. their family to commemorate groom, Garrett Horn and Gaven The couple have four chil- their anniversary. Gustafson, nephews of the bride dren, Mr. and Mrs. James (Gail) and groom. Brendan and Garrett carried silver satin pillows and Gaven carried a white satin heart pillow. McKerchie, Darren Horn, brother of the bride, was a groomsman who helped row guests across to picture. What really mattered was Dawn Lynn Horn, formerly Waterfall Island in rowboats and Ryan married our love, our happiness, our videotaped the wedding. of St. Ignace, and Nick E. Baker, health, but our greatest treasure is David Kellan, brother-in-law A reception was held at the formerly of Three Rivers, were our children and our second to the bride and groom, and Pearl Street Grill and Brewery in remarried on Aug. 27, 2005, on chance to be together as a family Kevin Jaskowski, cousin of the Buffalo for the daughter of Waterfall Island by the lower falls and a second chance at love!” bride, were photographers and Marilyn and William McKerchie of the Tahquamenon River in Reverend Jan Sweet concluded also rowed the guests across to of Pennellville, N.Y., and the Paradise, Mich. the wedding with an Apache the ceremony. son of Kathleen and Daniel Reverend Jan Sweet officiated blessing. Guests joined the bride and Ryan of Kenmore, N.Y. the ceremony next to a cascading The bride wore an ice-blue groom for a crab leg and prime The bride is a member of the and beautiful waterfall while the satin top with spaghetti straps, a rib buffet at Stacy’s Restaurant in Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of couple made up their own special bare criss-cross back with crystals the Brimley casino. Chippewa Indians and has a and heartfelt vows. embellished along the bottom Dawn Horn is the daughter of master’s degree in education A part of Nick’s vow to Dawn with a matching floor-length skirt Robert Roger and Elaine Horn of from Buffalo State College. She said, “I live with you not because embellished with a rose design St. Ignace. Nick Baker is the son is a second-grade teacher in the a legal document says I am your and silver threads. The bridal of Robert F. and Wiletta Baker of Buffalo City School District. husband, but because, in my bouquet was a beautiful variety of Three Rivers. The couple resides The bridegroom is a history heart, I still want to be by your all roses, fuschia pink, peach, yel- in Roscommon with their chil- teacher in Grover Cleveland side more than I want to be any- low and yellow with pink trim dren in a custom-built home they Rebecca Lyn McKerchie and High School in Buffalo. They where else. Dawn, Brittany and with a silver ribbon. recently purchased. Nick works Shaunessy Devlin Ryan, both will reside in Buffalo. Brendan, you are my family and I Dara Lee Kellan, sister and full time as a Delta coordinator alumni of Daemen College in love you.” best friend of the bride, served as for Kirtland Community College. Buffalo, N.Y., were united in A part of Dawn’s vow to Nick matron of honor. Dara wore a Nick and Dawn will be taking marriage during a ceremony on said, “We have weathered a good fuschia pink chiffon A-lined dress their honeymoon as part of their Sept. 24, 2005, in the college’s many storms and some of the and carried a bouquet of multi- six-day family vacation with their athletic facility, where they met things we worried about turned colored roses like the bride’s with children to the island of Oahu, and are assistant basketball out not to matter at all and be a pale pink ribbon. Hawaii. coaches. insignificant in light of the whole The Rev. Barbara Damaske heard their exchange of nuptial The next deadline for submissions to The vows in an American Indian cer- emony, followed by bagpipe Sault Tribe News is 5 p.m., Monday, Nov. 14. music upon their exit from the building. Look for your next issue after Nov. 22. NOVEMBER 1, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS PEOPLE Page 11 Aslyn honored Birth announcements with a drum

Joseph Dillon LaVake was Issac James Kinney, born Sept. Autumn Delia Wright was born Oct. 7, 2005, at Northern 12, 10:55 p.m. at War Memorial born Oct. 11, 2005, at War Michigan Hospital at 2:58 p.m. Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie. He Memorial Hospital in Sault weighing seven pounds, eight weighed seven pounds, 8.2 Ste. Marie, weighing eight ounces and was 18.5 inches in ounces and was 18.5 inches long. pounds, 6.9 ounces. length. Proud parents are Kyle Kinney Proud parents are Nathan and His parents are Charles “Joe” and Chantay Wall and he has a Elaine Wright of Sault Ste. LaVake and Jennifer Smith of St. big brother, Raven. Marie. Autumn joins sister Alicia Ignace. Grandparents are Robert Wall and brother Alex at home. Joseph joins his four sisters, of California, Elizabeth Wall of Grandparents are Michael Cassie, Shana and Kristy LaVake the Sault, Harold and Julie James Wright of Sault Ste.Marie and Emma Ingalls. Kinney of the Sault. Great grand- and Mary Wright (nee Avalos) of Grandparents are Melvin “Joe” parents are Bill and Jean Perry, Eagle Pass, Texas, and James and Janet LaVake of St. Ignace. Cub and Mary Joyce McKerchie "Frisky" and Elizabeth Young of and Bertha Merchberger. Sault Ste.Marie. Great-grandparents are Marie Avalos, Eagle Pass, Texas, Josphine Santigo (nee Peltier), Sult Ste. Marie and Catherine Young, Sault Ste. Marie. Great-great grandparents Jim Maddox presents a drum to his sister, Fannie Aslyn in Cecilia Peltier of Wikwemikong, Eppoufette in recognition of her work in genealogy and Ontario, Canada. establishing an elders council in Newberry. On Aug. 20, 2005, at a goatskin. Allyson Jean Loebach was reunion of the area descendants The drum was made for and Maria Sophiea Williams was born Oct. 3, 2005, at 11:45 p.m. held in Epoufette, Fannie Aslyn presented to Fannie in recogni- born June 23, 2005, in Minnea- AutumnSun Kuzmik, born at Carolinas Medical Center. She of Newberry was presented with tion of all of her work in geneal- polis, Minn. July 23, 2005, at 5:01 a.m. at weighed eight pounds and one a courting drum. ogy for her extended family and Proud parents are Nicholas and Northern Michigan Hospital in ounce and was 20 inches long. Ken Mudgett, an elderly her determination in the estab- Anna Williams. Petoskey. She weighed three Proud parents are Jeremy and skilled craftsman from Vander- lishment of an elders division of Maria was born at 1:17 p.m. pounds, 10 ounces and was 15.5 Deanna Loebach of Charlotte, bilt, made the drum especially for the Sault Tribe in Newberry. and weighed seven pounds and 14 inches long. N.C. Fanny. He created the body of Her kid brother, Jim Maddix, ounces. Proud parents are Stephanie Grandparents are the late the drum from maple and black presented the drum to Fannie. Vittitow and Arlen Kuzmik of Lester Matchinske, Jeanne Matc- walnut woods he harvested on Both Fannie and Jim are elders Bay Mills. hinske of Charlotte, Marrianne his own property. The drum head of the Sault Tribe. Grandparents are Randall and King of Engadine, Mich., and he made from rawhide of Teri Vittitow of Sault Ste. Marie, Jerry Loebach of Charlotte. Carrie Kuzmik of Bay Mills and Great-grandparents are Edna Paul Kuzmik of Boyne Falls. Rushford of Gould City, Mich., Surviving great-grandparents Rose Collins of Newberry, Mich., are Fay Marble of Sault Ste. and Gilbert Matchinske of Marie and Norma Jesse of Bay Engadine. Mills. New Birthday coming assistant

Lena Quinlan hails from the Battle Creek, Mich., area and, last April, graduated from Lake Superior State University where she majored in English language and liter- ature with a minor in psychol- ogy. Larry and Noreen Van Hautte of Sugar Island are the grandpar- Recently, she accepted a ents of Kevin Cragg, 14, who shot his first deer, a beautiful position with our tribe as an seven point, during the youth hunt in Pinconning, Mich., on assistant victim advocate in Sault Ste. Marie. Sault Tribe elder Theodore (Ted) Warner will be celebrating Sept. 24, 2005. Kevin’s proud parents are Ken and Kim Cragg his 75th birthday on Nov. 21, 2005. He was born, raised and of Freeland, Mich. The young member has relatives in the Sault area and lived most of his adult life in Michigan but is currently living in she enjoys reading and the Vermont close to his children. He is shown in the picture with Listen for “Sault Tribe This Week” on WSUE great outdoors in her spare his great-grandson, Brandon Isaac. The truly value their time (Rock 101) in Sault Ste. Marie on Thursdays, time. together. WNBY in Newberry on Tuesdays and Moving? Don’t forget to bring us along by calling the Sault Tribe Enrollment Department with your Wednesdays and WIDG in St. Ignace. news address at (906) 632-5221 as soon as possible so you won’t miss a single issue of The Sault Tribe News, your source for tribal news and events. Page 12 EDUCATION NOVEMBER 1, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS Sault Tribe Head Start Hicks receives master’s degree in social work children learn fire safety Grand Valley State University BY TERRI A. ALLAN announced Stephanie Nicole HEAD START TEACHER Hicks received a master's degree During the first week of in social work during commence- October, the children in Sault ment ceremonies held at the Tribe Head Start in St. Ignace Grand Traverse Resort Ballroom learned fire safety. They had in Acme on May 2, 2005. many opportunities to pretend, An honors graduate who main- learn and explore fire safety and tained a 4.0 GPA during much of being a firefighter. her graduate studies, Hicks gradu- Bill Fraser, father of student ated cum laude with a cumulative Jayde Fraser and a volunteer fire- GPA of 3.8. She is a member of fighter on the St. Ignace Fire the Phi Alpha Honor Society. Department, arranged for appear- Hicks is a 1997 graduate of ances by Firepup the mascot, a Newberry High School and a fire truck and several firefighters 2001 graduate of Lake Superior to visit the classroom. They State University with a bachelor's County Health Department in showed the children what a fire- degree in psychology and coun- Sault Ste. Marie. She is pursuing fighter looked like in all his gear. seling. a doctorate in psychology. The firefighters explained the A former instructor at The daughter of Mary Lou use of air tanks, masks and Sault Tribe Head Start students with the St. Ignace firefighters Endahyon, she performed with Hicks of Newberry and the late showed them features and tools and fire truck. the Sweet Earth Singers. After the Dr. Sam Hicks, she is also the on a fire truck. They answered Johnathon Gugin asked, truck holds 700 gallons of water." release of their CD, Hicks left the granddaughter of the late Dr. R.P. many questions the children had "Where do you get water from to The best part of the visit was group to pursue her graduate and Cleo Hicks and Leroy and and let the children sit in the fire- put out the fire?" Fire Chief when Firepup unveiled himself studies and internship. She is cur- Lotus Derusha, all of Newberry. fighter seats on the truck. Bucky Robinson answered, "From and the children found out it was rently employed by the Chippewa Shyanne Bird, one of the chil- hydrants or anywhere we can." just Parker Tracy's dad, Bryce dren, asked, "Do firefighters like Michael McQuiston asked, "Is Tracy, another firefighter from candy?" As you might expect, there water on that truck?" Dave the St. Ignace Fire Department. Weber is finalist for Firepup had a piece of candy for Gicherio, firefighter, answered Giggles could be heard from all everyone. this question with a "Yes! This the children. Nathalie Ross Parent of College success tips for non-traditional students You’ve decided to continue down the line when you have you have to work late, discuss the Year Award your formal education. But how class projects to complete. your situation with your professor SUBMITTED BY ANNE SUGGITT can you make college a success Take time to prepare for unfa- and employer. Chances are you Nathalie Jackson Ross was a while still meeting work and fami- miliar fields. Need to take differ- can negotiate a compromise that Head Start mother of six who ly obligations? Check out these ential calculus, but haven’t had won’t affect your grades. died in 1998. She wrote a song expert tips to help you during that math in years? “If students want Know your drop deadlines and about her experience with the all-important first term: Begin to refresh their knowledge of cer- book return policies. It pays — lit- Head Start program in Los with classes that you feel confi- tain subject areas, they should erally — to be aware of your Angeles that was eventually dent about. Sure, it’s good to get consider taking appropriate intro- school’s drop deadlines. Many adapted by the National Head requirements out of the way. But ductory courses at a local commu- schools will not refund your Start Association as the first don’t feel you must tackle the nity college,” suggests Schnadt. tuition, or will refund only a per- official Head Start song. most challenging subjects first. “That keeps costs down and helps centage, if you drop a course more Naomi FullMoon Weber, has “Students should begin by taking them before becoming more fluent than one or two weeks into the been selected as a finalist in the something they enjoy,” recom- in the basic knowledge they’ll term. And many bookstores will National Head Start mends Hilary Ward Schnadt, asso- need when they tackle more not accept returns after a certain Association’s Nathalie Jackson ciate dean of Northwestern advanced courses.” date. Ross Parent of the Year Award. University’s University College Know your time frame. Consider taking summer classes Mrs. Weber will be the parent Naomi FullMoon Weber Program. “That way they can Mapping out your schedule for — but schedule carefully. Most finalist for Region 11, American acclimate themselves to the col- completing the degree can help summer terms are compressed, so Indian and Alaskan Natives member on the Center Parent lege environment before they you set realistic goals and budget it’s wise to take fewer classes than Program Branch of the Head Committee for three years and is undertake more challenging areas your time efficiently. A typical you would in a standard term. Start Bureau. Only one parent the Early Head Start Program’s of study.” bachelor’s program may require And don’t forget to save some from the entire region is chosen parent representative for Get wired. If at all possible, that you complete 120 semester time for vacation. to go on to the finals. Naomi is SpecialQuest. SpecialQuest is a make sure you have access to e- hours, or about 40 courses. For a Check out alumni networking the wife of Scott Weber, a Sault four year initiative to assist pro- mail and the Internet when you full-time student, that works out to services. Don’t wait until you Tribe member, and has two chil- grams in the development and begin taking classes. This will about four years. Part-time stu- graduate! These degreed profes- dren, Madison and Sara. service delivery for special give you easy access to many dents face a different schedule — sionals can give you the advice Naomi was nominated by the needs children. She has also vol- library databases and allow you to if you take an average of five you need to smooth your path to Sault Tribe Head Start and Early unteered many hours at the cen- do online research. You’ll also be classes per year, it’ll take about graduation. Head Start Programs. In order to ter (169, last school year), and able to communicate quickly with eight years to finish the degree. The key to college success is to be nominated, Naomi had to has participated in assisting the professors and other students. You Make sure your work schedule give yourself time to get comfort- have volunteered in the program, management staff with inter- might even be able to e-mail your can accommodate your class able in the new environment. participated in strides toward views for open positions. assignments if you can’t attend schedule. This is especially impor- Schnadt notes, “Our office has a self-sufficiency and have a child Naomi will be traveling to class. tant if you receive tuition assis- motto, 'Festina lente,' 'Make haste in the program. Naomi also had Washington D.C. in December Schedule a campus resources tance from your workplace. Since slowly.' Don't overburden yourself to submit a one-page summary to attend the National Head Start tour. These tours help orient new the assistance is usually tied to by trying to do too much too describing her personal goals. Associations Parent Conference students to facilities and services your grades, a single “minus” can quickly. The most satisfied stu- Naomi has served on the and will be a guest at the parent available both on and off campus. cost you thousands of dollars in dents are those who take time to Head Start Policy Council for award ceremony where the final What you learn can save you time tuition. If you miss class because enjoy their work in college.” three years, has been an active awards will be presented. 2005-06 Higher Education Self-Sufficiency Fund Program BY: JANICE M. LEWTON, script or grade report, call us to $1,875; 1 at Eastern Michigan Mid-Michigan Community and 16 at Western Michigan PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR make sure we received it. The University, $375; 13 at Ferris College, $375; 1 at Montcalm University, $6,000. To be eligible Currently, we have 1,110 earlier you submit your grades, State University, $4,875; 3 at Community College, $375; 1 at for this program, these students applications on file. If you the quicker you can receive your Grand Rapids Community Mott Community College; 4 at had to be attending a Michigan haven’t turned yours in yet, it’s check. College, $804; 20 at Grand Valley North Central Michigan College, state-supported school full-time not too late. We cannot process any incen- State University, $7,270; 1 at $1,500; 40 at Northern Michigan and show an additional unmet Keep in mind to send in your tive award checks until late Henry Ford Community College, University, $14,195; 3 at need. grade reports as soon as grades January. $375; 1 at Kalamazoo Valley Northwestern Michigan College, As always, if you have any are posted for the fall 2005 ses- The 2005-06 Higher Education Community College, $375; 1 at $1,125; 1 at Oakland Community questions or concerns, please con- sion. Grade reports need to Grant Program for the Fall 2005 Kirtland Community College, College, $375; 2 at Oakland tact us at any time. Call us at include your name, your school’s Semester funded 246 students $375; 49 at Lake Superior State University, $750; 6 at Saginaw (906) 635-7784 or (800) 793- name, fall 2005, your classes and, $89,468 in grants. Students fund- University, $17,645; 2 at Lansing Valley State University, $2,250; 1 0660 (ask for Higher Education) of course, your grades. You do ed were; 1 at Alpena Community Community College, $750; 1 at at Schoolcraft College, $375; 7 at or e-mail jlewton@saulttribe. Our not have submit an official grade College, $375; 7 at Bay Mills MaComb Community College, University of Michigan - Ann mailing address is Sault Tribe report from your school. If you Community College, $4,549; 23 $375; 14 at Michigan State Arbor, $2,625; 1 at University of Higher Education, 2 Ice Circle, have your school send us a tran- at Central Michigan University, University, $5,250; 5 at Michigan Michigan - Flint, $375; 2 at Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783. $8,625; 5 at Delta College, Tech University, $1,875; 1 at Wayne State University, $750; NOVEMBER 1, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS ACFS Page 13 Children’s Christmas Third annual Charity Committee ACFS child care Helping others this holiday season conference slated baking on Christmas day. We all deserve to have warm holiday memories to cherish as we grow. Those working within our trib- al community who have first hand knowledge of who is misfortunate make referrals to the Children’s Christmas Charity Committee. These requests to assist families come from tribal social workers, tribal departments and our fellow community members. The committee raises funds all year long. Monies to serve our community through this commit- tee come in by donations of departmental dress down money with a match from the board of directors, individual and commu- nity donations, contributions from SUBMITTED BY CARYN ROYER served 271 families for a total of the Children’s Christmas Party Submitted by Angel Peer hood development, and Amie The Children’s Christmas 698 children receiving generous Committee, and by wonderful For the past two years, the Lawson, with an associate’s Charity Committee consists of gifts and a $50.00 gift certificate individuals “adopting” families Child Care and Development degree in early childhood educa- many volunteers including team for their local grocery store. This for whom to purchase gifts. Fund, a program of Anishnaabek tion; Dan Tadgerson, registered members from ACFS, various is what these little elves work for If you would like to volunteer, Community and Family Services, sanitarian with the environmental other departments and individu- all year long, helping as many donate or adopt a family, please has successfully sponsored a contracts department; Melissa als. These dedicated people work misfortunate families of tribe feel free to call Teri Romano or child care conference for those VanLuven, child placement all year long in preparation for members as possible with gifts Caryn Royer at (906) 632-5250. who provide child care across supervisor for the ACFS Binogii the coming Christmas season. and a warm Christmas dinner. This is a great cause. Please help our tribe’s service area. This Placement Agency; Wm. Lane They spend their time planning, This committee is separate us make Christmas bright for our year’s conference is expected to Barber, ACFS Behavioral Health raising funds, shopping, packing, from the children’s Christmas communities’ less fortunate fami- be an equal, if not greater, suc- Program counselor; and Dr. making phone calls, delivering party. The committee folks serve lies and most importantly, our cess. Robert Devers, PsyD., psycholo- gifts and food baskets and recon- families who otherwise would not children! Scheduled for Nov. 19, 2005, gist for the medical services divi- ciling the year’s gift giving. have gifts under the tree or the at the Kewadin Casino and sion of the tribal health center Last year, the committee wonderful smell of turkey or ham Convention Center, the third and partner at Weber and Devers annual Sault Tribe Child Care Psychological Services PC. Anishnaabek Community and Family Conference will offer providers a With the help of our presen- wealth of information to help ters, it is our plan to ensure our Services them in their endeavors to care children are cared for by individ- Biidaajmowin for our children. uals who possess not only the Speakers at this year’s confer- love and desire to provide for ence include Harlan Downwind, those children, but also the Bringing news from ACFS traditional healer; Becky Davis, knowledge and resources that M.Ed., early childhood coordina- will enable them to offer the best tor for the eastern Upper care possible. Discipline vs. punishment Peninsula Intermediate School For more information on child District; from the tribe’s Head care training or other services the SUBMITTED BY ACFS STAFF and hurt and tears away at a when a parent is angry, takes a Start/Early Head Start Programs, Child Care and Development At the time when your child is child’s self esteem, teens feel time-out, then imposes a reason- instructors Jaci Clerc, who holds Fund provides, please call 632- becoming an adolescent it is cru- small unloved, and powerless. It able consequence, the child learns a bachelor’s of science degree in 5250 or call our toll free number cial, then more than ever, to does not offer any solutions or about self-discipline as well as elementary education and an at 1-800-726-0093. establish clear rules in your home. explanations and it sends them imposed discipline. associate’s degree in early child- Rules filled with structure, stabili- the message that it is okay for The bottom line is this — ty and discipline will help a people who love each other to teenagers are at a new stage in teenager discover where their hurt each other. their lives where they are testing Looking through boundaries are in regards to for Some parents say discipline out everything and everyone what they are still too young or does not work or it isn’t effective around them. Your job as a par- old enough. But what happens because it allows children to do ent is to make this transition easi- a child’s eyes when your teenager breaks these whatever they want. These par- er for them by giving them rules rules or tests the limits on the ents also state children need to be and boundaries, schedules and “I'm scared! My mom and dad are fighting all the time. They drink boundaries you have created for “taught” a lesson in a strict man- structure. Even if your teen is and take lots of pills. When they do, they yell at me and hit me. Why them? The answer is discipline. ner with a firm hand in the form resistant at first, eventually they am I such a bad girl? What am I doing wrong? How can I make my Your teenager must have conse- of punishment. will thrive in this environment. mommy and daddy like me? quences for their actions and be Remember, discipline will set What’s more important though, is “Oh no, that lady is back at our house. She’s telling my mom and held responsible for their actions. limits but it does so in healthy, to ensure every action has a con- dad that I have to go with her. What did I do wrong? Where will they First of all, you need to know constructive ways. sequence. Teenagers need just as put me? Will those people yell at me and hurt me like my mommy and the difference between discipline Another fact to consider is nei- much. if not more, reinforcement daddy? Why is the lady talking about a foster home? What is a foster and punishment. Disciplining ther punishment nor discipline is than little children. If they do home?” your teenager is not the same as guaranteed to work. However, the something good, give them posi- YOU CAN GIVE A CHILD NEW MEANING TO LIFE! punishing them. Discipline is an use of discipline will ensure that tive praise. If they do not succeed Our children need to live in a safe, loving environment. When a effective parenting tool, punish- the child leaves the experience at following every rule, and they child is placed in foster care, the child is safe, loved and treasured. He ment is not. Discipline is feeling better about themselves, won’t because they are still kids, or she learns all homes are not chaotic, where their parents abuse or designed to develop self-control more respected and more in con- give them consequences appropri- neglect them. The child can get his or her self confidence back. They and character and helps a child trol of their lives. ate to their action. This is disci- can do better in school because they don’t have to worry about their build self-esteem and feel loved, Another important thing to pline. You are not punishing them parents all the time. important and powerful. It offers remember is teenagers will model because punishment hurts and The problem is, there aren’t enough foster homes for children who explanations and solutions and what they see. One of the most tears down their self-esteem. Help need to be placed in foster care. tells teens that people who love effective ways a parent can show your children find their way by Many children are waiting for a chance to experience a good life. each other do not hurt each other. their child the difference between guiding them and if you ever need Will you help? If you have love, patience and a desire to see a child Punishment, on the other hand, right and wrong is admitting to help you can call ACFS at 632- thrive and prosper, call 1-800-347-7137 and talk to the foster home means to cause pain, suffering and taking responsibility for your 5250 for assistance with your licensing worker for details on what’s involved in becoming licensed and loss. Punishment creates fear actions as a parent. For example, teens. for foster care. “I’m not scared anymore. These foster parents are so nice. My Tune in to Sault Tribe This Week, the Saturday Morning Show, with George Snider on mommy and daddy are seeing someone and they aren’t fighting so much. The lady told me I’ll be able to go home when my mommy and AM 1230, WSOO, at 10 a.m. in Sault Ste. Marie! The last live broadcast in the area. daddy have made a safe home for me. Until then, I get to stay with News, weather, information, live interviews and local musicians performances! these foster parents. I’m a lucky little girl, after all!” Page 14 NOVEMBER 1, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS International indigenous news "What we have is because someone stood up before us. What our seventh generation will have is a consequence of our actions today." —Winona LaDuke, Annishnabe COMPILED BY RICK SMITH Caribou People wage the rice from tall plants into the bottom of the boat. He says for many American Indian people, wild rice is an 2005 Right Livelihood Awards last stand in the Arctic important source of income. Sweden — Founded in 1980, the Right Livelihood Canada — A catastrophe is facing the Gwitchin Indian "The economy around here does depend on it," he said. Awards are often referred to as the “alternative Nobel tribe— the once-mighty Porcupine caribou herd, which "My dad, he put me through school with the wild rice. Prizes.” While Alfred Nobel wanted to honor those whose has been their main food source since the last Ice Age, is That's what we would do to make our money to get works “brought the greatest benefit to humanity,” Jakob dwindling. Nobody knows exactly why, and now the U.S. through the year." von Uexkull, felt that today's Nobel Prizes ignore much government wants to drill for oil in the caribous' calving But for many, the threat of genetically contaminated work and knowledge vital to our world. In 1980, he sold grounds in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). rice is a major concern. Wild rice carries enormous cultur- his valuable postage stamps to provide the original endow- The Inupiats, or Eskimos, generally support drilling in al and spiritual importance for the Ojibwe people. Tribal ment for the Right Livelihood Awards which, "Honor and ANWR for the jobs and revenues it will bring to Alaska's elder Earl Hoagland says the Ojibwe tradition teaches that support those offering practical and exemplary answers to frozen North Slope. But further south in the Canadian it was the rice that led them centuries ago from the East the most urgent challenges facing us today.” Yukon, the Gwitchin Indian tribe views the new oil rigs in Coast to their home in Minnesota. The 2005 Right Livelihood Awards go to: the same light as the Great Plains Indians watched wagon He worries genetic contamination might destroy what Francisco Toledo (Mexico), for devoting himself and trains cross the prairie horizon. For the 7,000 Gwitchin - they cherish so much. "We consider the wild rice to be a his art to protect, enhance and renew the architecture, her- "Caribou People" — whose population is divided between sacred gift from the Creator and it's always been here for itage, natural environment and community life of his Canada and Alaska — the stakes couldn't be higher. us," said Hoagland. "Now, if the rice is altered genetically, native Oaxaca. Toledo is one of Mexico’s greatest living The Gwitchin fear that oil rigs in the refuge will herald it may be a strain that will take over the wild rice, and we artists and community philanthropists. the slow death of the caribou and the tribe's 13,000-year will lose what was given to us by the Creator." Maude Barlow and Tony Clarke (Canada), for their old subsistence culture, the last of its kind in North — Minnesota Public Radio worldwide work for trade justice and the recognition of America. human rights to water. Sometime later this month, Congress is set to decide Program aims at keeping Irene Fernandez (Malaysia), for her work to stop vio- whether to allow oil exploration to proceed in ANWR, the lence against women and abuses of migrant and poor country's premier wildlife refuge. It will take 10 years American Indian language alive workers. before a drop of oil from the Arctic National Wildlife Minnesota — As child, Emma Fairbanks was sent to an The First People of the Kalahari, and its founder Roy Refuge reaches the gas pump and another 10 years after Indian boarding school, where she was hit with a ruler if Sesana (Botswana), for resisting eviction from their ances- that before the drilling is at peak production. Only then, 20 she spoke Ojibwe. She says that in ten years, most reser- tral lands and for upholding the right to their traditional years down the road, will Americans save a penny per gal- vation elders will be gone, taking the languages with them. way of life. lon. Help protect the Arctic Refuge. But Emma's daughter, Cleone Thompson, is helping to This year's awards ceremony will be held Dec. 9 in the — www.savearcticrefuge.org save their language. She runs Nokomis Child Care Center Swedish Parliament. There were 77 candidates from 39 in Minneapolis where young children are enrolled in an countries on this year's nomination list, four from Africa, Storytelling with technology Ojibwe language immersion program. Nokomis is one of four from the Arab world, 20 from Asia, one from New Mexico — Many American Indian languages are the nation's first Indian language immersion program for Australia, 26 from Europe, 12 from Latin America and 10 endangered, and Indian communities are responding to urban preschoolers. Similar immersion programs will be from North America. this crisis in various ways. On Oct. 6, representatives from launched in other preschool programs. The first batch of — The Right Livelihood Award Foundation 11 American Indian tribes will gather at the Pueblo of Ojibwe speakers are expected to graduate from these pro- Pojoaque Training Center for a three-day workshop titled grams in three years. Research shows that immersion Storytelling with Technology. The workshop will feature programs -- from preschool to high school -- have the best Bushmen leaders beaten in custody Indian language keyboarding, producing books and mate- results. Professionals hope for a ripple effect--the stu- dents' parents must take a class to learn the same materials Botswana — Twenty-eight Bushmen leaders were rials using desktop publishing, scanning and inserting as their children. arrested as they attempted to transport water and food to images and lab time to create materials with instructor —American Indian Listserve their relatives in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Once guidance. This is the second in a series of regional work- in custody, five Bushmen were beaten by police. Bushmen shops that the Indigenous Language Institute will conduct leader Roy Sesana was one of those beaten, a spokesman in partnership with the IBM Corporation. American Indians can “come reports, "Sesana was sitting in the car. He put up his — Indigenous Language Institute home” to Indiana for graduate study hands. They handcuffed him then Ishmael (the police Indiana — A new scholarship program called the superintendent) punched him on his thighs after he was Coming Home Initiative has been created by Indiana handcuffed. When he was down they were jumping on IMLS announces University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). him with big boots." After four days in jail, the Bushmen awards of $36.8 million Coming Home provides financial help for American were released on bail and now face charges of "unlawful Indian graduate students whose tribes are native to assembly." If convicted, they could spend up to one year Washington D.C. — The Institute of Museum and Library Services recently announced more than Indiana. Included in that list are the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, in prison. The Bushmen represented the First People of the Miami, Wea, Ottawa, Winnebago, Sac and Fox, Mesquaki, Kalahari, a grass roots organization fighting for the rights $36,800,000 in federal funding to libraries and museums throughout the nation. Mahican, Shawnee, Cherokee and others. Financial help of the Gana and Gwi Bushmen to return to their ancestral includes out of state tuition waivers, special financial aid homeland. "No matter what they do to us we will keep on Some of the American Indian and Alaska Native orga- nizations which received funding are: packages, and scholarships earmarked for students from peacefully fighting for our land rights," said a Bushmen those tribes. Students will also be eligible for other finan- spokesman. Seven of those detained were children, includ- Chilkat Indian Village, Haines, Alaska, $146,692. Native Village of Afognak, Kodiak, Alaska, $107,934. cial aid assistance. IUPUI has a working group of ing a seven-month old baby. American Indian faculty, staff and students and are now — Survival International Sealaska Corporation, Juneau, Alaska, $140,606. Pauma Band of Luiseno Mission Indians, Pauma creating a American Indian Studies minor as the first step Valley, Calif., $142,097. in establishing a permanent program. Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, — IUPUI Guarani of Yvy Katu keep their land Peshawbestown, Mich., $148,948. Brazil — A Brazilian appeals court has ruled that the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, Mount Pleasant, Teaching native culture Guarani Nandeva Indians of Yvy Katu can keep their land. Mich., $119,810. Maine — About a year ago, Julia Sockbeson's class- This is a great victory for the Indians who returned to Yvy Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian mates played a game called "kill the Indians." Julia, who Katu in 2004, after land owners evicted them about 30 Reservation, Poplar, Mont., $134,015. is a member of the Penobscot tribe, knew enough not to years ago. The Yvy Katu community had feared they Three Affiliated Tribes, New Town, N.D., $139,856. play along. When she arrived home, she told her mother, would face eviction and destitution if the land owners won Rosebud Sioux Tribe Indian Reservation, Rosebud, "Momma, they just don't know enough about us. That's their case. Now, the official process of recognizing and S.D., $149,600. why they want to kill us." protecting their land can continue. Makah Indian Tribe, Neah Bay, Wash., $40,000. Julia's mother, Rebecca, is director of multicultural — Survival International Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa affairs at the University of Southern Maine. Recently, she Indians, Hayward, Wisc., $149,183. told her daughter's story to Maine social-studies teachers Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, attending a workshop about new state requirements for UNESCO treaty Bayfield, Wisc., $35,273. teaching American Indian culture. Students will now learn designed to protect traditions — Institue of Museum and Library Services about the Wabanaki Confederacy (which includes the Passamaquoddy, Penobscot, Maliseet and Micmac tribes), New York — The "Convention for the Safeguarding of and the history of American Indians. This history includes the Intangible Cultural Heritage" was adopted by the a time when the governing white people issued bounties United Nations in 2003. The convention is a treaty to pro- Wild rice sales are booming; on scalps of Penobscot men, women and children. "One tect the world’s oral traditions, performing arts, social threat of contamination looms time, this was a real game," Sockbeson told the gathering practices, craftsmanship and knowledge of nature. Twenty Minnesota — Observers say Minnesota's 2005 wild rice where many reacted with surprise when told of govern- countries have already ratified the treaty which will enter harvest is spotty. On some lakes, the harvest is down sig- ment bounties on Indians. into force next year. “Few UNESCO conventions have nificantly. One exception is Big Rice Lake on the White Donna Loring, a former tribal representative in the been ratified by as many states in such a short time,” said Earth Indian Reservation where tribe members have har- Maine Legislature, said the Indian education bill passed in UNESCO Director-General Koïchiro Matsuura. “The vested thousands of pounds of rice. Maine's legislature (LD 291) is the nation's most innova- interest shown by states for intangible cultural heritage is a Hand-harvesting wild rice by canoe is a lot of work, but tive and complete plan for teaching Native American his- source of joy and comfort for all who are concerned about John Shimek's family has been ricing for as long as he can tory. its vulnerability.” remember. He says a couple of experienced ricers can earn Read more about LD 291 at www.mainelegislature.org. — United Nations hundreds of dollars in just a few hours' work. — Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc. "They establish a rhythm and they just bring it over the For more indigenous news from around the side," said Shimek, 22, who uses wooden sticks to knock world, visit www.nativevillage.com. NOVEMBER 1, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS NEWS Page 15 Teachers seeking union Sault Tribe to —Continued from page 1 the parents of the students who school without charter funding; will be negatively affected. 7. In order to ensure continuity conduct voter The JKL Bahweting School “This was a unilateral move by in the education of the children would be the first Native the teachers to schedule an orga- who attend the JKL Bahweting American school in Michigan to nizing vote,” Payment said. “I’m school, the Sault Tribe will offer registration drive unionize. Compared to other certain that, collectively, we 'tribal governmental employment' The Sault Tribe will soon con- are encouraged to watch their charter schools in Michigan, a would have been able to address to teachers who currently work at duct a major voter registration mailboxes and register when they very small percentage of schools any issues and concerns the the school and who wish to work drive aimed at increasing the receive the registration cards in have a need or desire to become teachers may have but we were as a teacher on Sault Tribe trust number of tribe members who the near future. At the core of unionized. never given a chance.” land. The official name is likely vote in future tribal elections. any democracy is the right for Despite financial uncertainty, Payment added, “The teachers’ to be the Joseph K. Lumsden The voter registration drive citizens to vote. Conducting a school officials, the Bahweting actions were offensive to us as a Tribal School. was proposed, drafted and pre- voter registration drive will make School Board, and the Sault tribe because they threaten our Payment indicated in his state- sented by tribal Chairperson it easier for more members to Tribe Board of Directors have sovereignty as a people and a ment, "We will spend consider- Aaron Payment and approved by participate in electing future publicly indicated they will work government. Our needs as a tribe able effort carving out an the tribe’s board of directors by a Sault Tribe leaders to represent together to make sure they are and the needs of our children enforceable employment contract 10-1 vote on Oct. 18. Lana their interests. able to finish out the current must take priority over the desire that meets with the expectations Causley was the only board “For several years now, I’ve school year without interruption. of our teachers to organize as a and satisfaction of those teachers member to vote against the reso- fought for ways to make it easier Payment, who has served as union.” who wish to continue to be lution, while fellow board mem- for more tribal members to vote the president of the School Board Latest developments employed." ber Fred Paquin abstained. and to make voter registration for several years, also stated, "I in negotiation He also added, "With the pos- Details of the registration drive easier,” said Payment. “We need am surprised that our teachers On Oct. 24, a written request was sible exception of the teacher's are still being finalized. to thank those board members feel the need to unionize. From submitted to the Sault Tribe retirement plan, all benefits will However, in the next few weeks who voted in favor of making my recollection, the benefits are Board of Directors on behalf of exceed the local public teacher about 8,000 members who are registration easier for all tribal much better than the surrounding the teachers and the MEA to benefit plan. We will work to currently not registered to vote members.” public schools." negotiate an agreement, which develop a comparable retirement will be contacted and supplied Although there are about MEA claims unfair indicated the MEA is prepared to benefit plan and realize it will with the necessary forms to 20,000 adults among the tribe’s labor practices make an agreement with the tribe likely cost the company more in become registered voters. 33,000 total members, only Following these actions, the to recognize its sovereignty as it order to match the existing bene- Payment and the board of direc- 11,147 ballots were sent out in teacher's union (MEA) filed pertains to all other tribal entities. fit of the state teacher's retire- tors look forward to increased the most recent election. Payment unfair labor practice charges on Following another special ment benefit." voter participation in future elec- and board members urge all Oct. 18 against the school and meeting of the tribal board on Payment concluded by stating, tions. members to vote so their voices school board. Oct. 26, the board reaffirmed "The tribe clearly has alterna- All members who are currently and choices count in electing Since the MEA has filed their their previous actions and pro- tives. Listed above, was the pos- enrolled but not registered to vote their future leaders. claim, the Sault Tribe Board of posed alternative employment sibility of hiring teachers after the Directors still stands firm on their options in an effort to avoid formal dissolution of the school, decisions related to the school. unionization. to come to work for the Sault Payment said the tribe “will do As indicated by Payment on Tribe as governmental employees Most economic everything in our power” to pre- behalf of the board, the following leased to the school. In the com- vent the MEA from moving for- statements and options were pre- ing months, we will work to ward with its organizing efforts at sented to the teacher's representa- carve out an employment agree- the tribe’s Bahweting school, tives. ment that meets with all of the cars of 2006 which is located on reservation 1. The tribal board stands firm teacher's expectations without the land in Sault Ste. Marie. on the action taken on Sept. 30, aide of unionization. This is not a The U.S. Environmental performance. One conventional “I have deep respect for the 2005. This was reiterated by sev- decision being made by neither Protection Agency (EPA) and the gasoline-fueled vehicle made the achievements of organized labor eral board members, and no one the school administration nor the U.S. Department of Energy 2006 top-ten list: The Toyota in Michigan, but tribal schools — no one — advocated rescind- school board. I fully expect that (DOE) have released the 2006 Corolla with manual are different and are no places for ing our action; both the school board and the Fuel Economy Guide to help con- transmission. union activities that have no 2. The board clarified that we school administration will contin- sumers make well-informed The following are online understanding of or respect for will not disrupt the 2005-06 acad- ue to be a part of our effort. I choices when purchasing new sources for more fuel economy the unique cultural needs of our emic year by terminating the personally welcome it. I have a vehicles. “We know that when information: The joint EPA and students and our sovereign building lease early or by unduly great respect for them and cannot consumers are provided the infor- Department of Energy fuel econ- nation,” Payment said. withholding funding to the imagine a scenario where 100 mation they need to make omy Web site offers detailed Payment noted that academic school. percent of them are not part of informed, educated decisions information on vehicle fuel econ- achievement of the school’s stu- 3. Regarding funding, the our effort during the 2006-07 they choose products that will omy, including a complete down- dents “is superior and annually board’s fiduciary subcommittee academic year and beyond." both save them money and help loadable version of the Fuel far exceeds the performance of will immediately schedule a Following these statements, an protect our shared environment,” Economy Guide. The Web site is students at most public schools.” meeting with the school adminis- open invitation was sent on said EPA Administrator Stephen at fueleconomy.gov. “Our school is doing what it’s trator to prepare our spending pri- behalf of the chairperson to the L. Johnson. Comprehensive information supposed to do, it’s helping orities and to determine what por- teachers of Bahweting School Hybrid and diesel vehicles about EPA’s fuel economy pro- Indian kids and non-Indians alike tion of the funding will be passed asking if anyone would be inter- continue to lead the governmen- gram is available at achieve at a level superior to stu- through to the school. We will ested in being employed as a t’s fuel economy ratings, with the epa.gov/fueleconomy. dents at most public schools in comply with all applicable BIA Sault Tribe governmental Honda Insight and Toyota Prius The Green Vehicle Guide Web Michigan,” Payment said. “We funding requirements, and we employee leased to the school as hybrids and Volkswagen New site can give consumers a better achieve high results in basic aca- will consult with the BIA in set- a teacher. The teachers were also Beetle and Golf diesels topping picture of fuel economy and auto- demics and in core subjects, but ting spending priorities; asked to give their suggestions the list. Several hybrid SUVs are mobile emissions. Consumers can we also preserve and teach our 4. We will not renew the regarding the terms and condi- ranked in the top-ten for model use this guide to locate the clean- Anishnaabe culture.” building lease at the conclusion tions regarding this new employ- year 2006, including the Lexus est running and most fuel effi- Payment said the “most dis- of this 2005-06 academic year. ment. RX 400h, Ford Escape Hybrid, cient vehicle that meets their tressing” thing is the school’s 5. We will actively seek to "I fully expect to develop an Mazda Tribute Hybrid, Mercury needs. To access this guide, visit teachers and union organizers enter a new Charter; employment contract that is Mariner Hybrid and Toyota the Web site epa.gov/greenvehi- made no attempt to discuss any 6. If charter funding is enforceable to (the teacher's) sat- Highlander Hybrid. cles. apparent issues with school unavailable, we will examine the isfaction," Payment stated. Hybrid technology can be used administrators, tribal leaders or possibility of operating a tribal to improve fuel economy and

THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS photographs, columns and announce- $32 to other foreign countries. Subscribe by ments of Native American or non-profit sending your name and mailing address to events. All submissions are printed at the the address below with your check or money The newspaper of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe discretion of the editor, subject to editing order made out to The Sault Tribe News. of Chippewa Indians and are not to exceed 400 words. Unsigned submissions are not accepted. November 1, 2005, Vol. 26, No.15 The Sault Tribe News The Sault Tribe News is not an indepen- Communications Dept. Circulation 14,800 dent newspaper, it is funded by the Sault Tribe and published 17 times a year by the 531 Ashmun St. Cory Wilson...... Communications Director Communications Department. Its mission is Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Alan Kamuda...... Deputy Director to inform tribe members and non-members Brenda Austin...... Staff Writer Telephone: (906) 632-6398 on the activities of the tribal government, Rick Smith...... Staff Writer Fax: (906) 632-6556 Janice Manning...... Administrative Assistant member programs and services and cultural, Nathan Wright...... Web Site Administrator social and spiritual activities of tribal mem- e-mail address: Darryl Brown...... Advertising Sales Associate bers. [email protected] The Sault Tribe News welcomes sub- Subscriptions: regular rate $15 per year; missions of news articles, feature stories, $10.50 for senior citizens; $22 to Canada: Page 16 KEWADIN CASINOS NOVEMBER 1, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS Meet Kewadin Casino's management properties. Mr. Goetz is an active member of the community and is a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. General Manager Steve Sprecker, has 20 years of experi- ence in the gaming industry. He began his career in 1986 as a blackjack dealer with the recent- ly opened Kewadin Casinos in Sault Ste. Marie. Mr. Sprecker has worked his way up to his position by learning about the gaming industry through first hand experience. During his time spent with Tony Goetz Steve Sprecker Kewadin Casinos, Mr. Sprecker BY MICHELLE BOUSCHOR Sault Ste. Marie as a blackjack has held many gaming positions Experience, talent and profes- dealer. In 1989, he advanced to including floorman, pit boss, sionalism describe all of the the position of pit boss and, in shift manager, satellite casino Kewadin Casinos management 1991, he accepted the position of manager and assistant general team members. In the coming casino manager at the Kewadin manager. issues, we will feature a Kewadin Shores Casino in St. Ignace. Mr. Since 1998, he has been in his Casinos management team mem- Goetz has been at the helm of the current position as the general ber for you to get to know them St. Ignace casino since the incep- manager of the Sault Ste. Marie and their responsibilities. tion of the casino in 1989 and Kewadin Casinos site. To start, we are featuring Tony through six expansions. He has Mr. Sprecker oversees daily Kewadin’s staff has green thumb Goetz, the current interim chief been highly involved in the plan- activities of the gaming operation The grounds at Kewadin Sault never looked better this past sum- operating officer for all five ning and development of the new and has seen the facility through mer, thanks to the beautiful flower beds created and maintained by Kewadin Casinos locations in the property scheduled to open in its current renovation project our team members during the first departmental flower bed contest. Upper Peninsula and Steve May 2006. since late 2003. Pictured here, left to right, are Robert Collins, Derek Hill, Jim Sprecker, general manager of the In 1998, Mr. Goetz’s responsi- Recently, Mr.Sprecker's Phillips, Cecelia Ashley and kneeling from left to right Debbie Sault Ste Marie Kewadin Casino. bilities were elevated to the level responsibilities expanded to McLaughlin, Dorlene Clark, and Denise Osterhout, the first place Interim Chief Operating of general manager over the include the direct oversight of the winners from this year’s contest who work day shift housekeeping. Officer Tony Goetz has worked Kewadin properties in St. Ignace, casino's entertainment bookings at They worked long and hard to keep up this beautiful flower bed. in the gaming industry for 17 Manistique and Hessel. Earlier all five properties. When asked their secret to maintaining a beautiful bed, they said a years. this year, he was appointed as the Mr. Sprecker is a strong sup- lot of water and tender loving care! He began his gaming career in interim chief operating officer porter of the communities which All departments participating in the promotion received a pizza 1988 at the Kewadin Casino in over all five of Kewadin Casinos include Kewadin Casinos. party with the winning team receiving show tickets for two. Good news from Start the New Year off with some extra cash! Get into the holiday spirit with We’ll have live entertainment at dance of snow throughout the Kewadin Casinos! Looking for an all five of our casino locations so winter months, this is a winter early holiday gift, look no further. stop on in and have some fun paradise. Tickets are on sale now for a spe- with us. Race fans will flock to cial holiday concert featuring Winter is the perfect time to Kewadin Casinos again this year country greats Lorrie Morgan and visit Kewadin Casinos in for the Michigan Snow X Series National Indian Gaming Association Ronnie Milsap performing in the Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Races. Enjoy these extreme rac- Dream Maker’s Theater on Dec. There are over 2,500 miles of ing events on Jan. 14-15 in Sault Helping American Indian 18 at 7 p.m. Kewadin Casino gift groomed snowmobile trails lead- Ste. Marie, Feb. 18-19 in St. certificates also make great gifts! ing to all five of Kewadin’s loca- Ignace, and March 4 in tribes succeed Call us today for more informa- tions in Sault Ste. Marie, St. Manistique. Visitors can hear the tion. Ignace, Hessel, Manistique, and roar of the engines and feel the New Years Eve is just around Christmas. All sites offer secured spray of the snow as sleds hit the in the gaming industry the corner and why not bring in snowmobile parking and coat track with the Michigan Snow X The National Indian Gaming Tribe and Kewadin Casinos. 2006 with a bang and win some check for suits and helmets. Racing Association’s oldest and Association (NIGA), established “Being a delegate for NIGA additional cash by participating in Cross-country skiers will also largest snowcross circuit. in 1985, is a non-profit organiza- allows us to be involved in the Kewadin’s New Year’s Eve pro- find a wealth of groomed trails in For more information or to tion of 168 Indian Nations with issues that they are fighting for to motion! Join us at any of our the area to enjoy. In addition, purchase entertainment tickets, other non-voting associate mem- improve tribal gaming and Indian casino locations for your chance winter bird watching or ice fish- call us at 1-800-KEWADIN or bers representing organizations, community services,” said to win over $165,000 in cash ing on one of our picturesque visit www.kewadin.com. tribes, and businesses engaged in Ermatinger. “They help us protect prizes, between all five sites. lakes is a must. With an abun- tribal gaming enterprises from our rights to offer tribal gaming.” around the country. In addition, many of our casino Kudos to Kewadin's marketing team for a job well done The purpose of NIGA is to management attend seminars and During the “Grand re-opening” at the Sault location, customers flocked in to see the new renovations advance the lives of Indian peo- conferences hosted by NIGA on and win great cash prizes. ples-economically, socially, and an annual basis to receive updates Kewadin received these letters regarding the event and the new look of Kewadin — way to go guys, politically. NIGA gives all Indian on current trends in Indian gam- thanks to the Kewadin team members for a job very well done! Nations a united voice. They ing, casino technology and up Hello, my name is Randal Servis and we were there on Oct. 15 for the big drawing (during the grand operate as a clearinghouse and and coming issues in the legisla- re-opening event). We spun the wheel and won a backpack and coasters (which was great). While playing educational legislative and public ture and within the gaming envi- a slot, my name was called for the drawing (what a suprise!) I was asked to pick a duck, another sur- policy resource for tribes, policy ronment. prise! I picked a $1,000 duck! Just wanted to say a big thank you, what a fun trip. makers and the public on Indian Current executive committee — Randal S. gaming issues and tribal develop- members of NIGA include tribal Hi Michelle, yes we did come up on Saturday night for the grand re-opening. Most of the folks we saw ment. representatives from the Oneida were quite impressed with the spin on the wheel for a prize. The renovations are great! The surroundings The Sault Tribe and Kewadin Nations of Wisconsin, the Boise are quite peaceful with the waterfalls, etc. We also like the ticket in and out quite a lot too. The slot assort- Casinos are members of NIGA Fort Band of Minnesota Chipp- ment is modernized and quite good as compared to other places we go to. Best of all we always and have been involved on a vari- ewa Tribe, the San Manuel Band feel at ease there. ety of levels with the organization of Mission Indians, and the There is a great feeling at Kewadin Sault and that is a big part of why we keep coming back, nice safe for many years. Ken Ermatinger, Rosebud Sioux Tribe. surroundings, wonderful staff, great food and a fine comping system. We look forward to the deals that executive director of the Gaming For more information on come in the mail and on the Internet each month. The cash incentive doesn't hurt also! Whether you win or Commission is our tribal delegate NIGA, visit their web site at lose you always want to go back because you were treated well and had good value for your buck. and attends many conferences and www.indiangaming.org. Ð Stu and Helen S. events representing the Sault NOVEMBER 1, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS HAPPY THANKSGIVING Page 17

Aaron Payment Cathy Abramson Joseph Eitrem Todd K. Gravelle Chairperson Unit I Representative Unit I Representative Unit I Representative

Dennis McKelvie Paul Shagen Unit I Representative Unit I Representative

Lana Causley Robert LaPoint Robert Lambert Fred Paquin Unit II Representative Unit II Representative Unit III Representative Unit III Representative

Denise Chase Tom Miller Victor Matson Sr. Unit IV Representative Unit IV Representative Unit V Representative Page 18 NEWS NOVEMBER 1, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS Spoiled ballots shown to the public

ÐÐcontinued from page 1 cooperation to meet the proposed spoiled ballots indicated a vote to spoiled. official numbers on a ballot sim- The referendum in question newspaper deadline. The approve the resolution. "Holding open inspections is a ply help the tribe verify the ballot was disapproved by a difference Communications Department Because the contest period has move in the right direction," said is authentic. The numbers do not, of 32 votes as previously requested to review the video lapsed, the public review of the Payment. "In the name of democ- in any way, identify who com- announced by the Election footage of the public inspection spoiled ballots has not and will racy, it is good to subject the pleted the ballot. Therefore, Committee. If the spoiled ballots to verify the number of ballots not affect the outcome of the pre- Election Committee's actions to members should not tear or cut were to be counted in the grand reviewed and the voting results. vious voting results pertaining to open inspections by those who off the official numbers or marks total, the total voting results indi- However, count comparisons with this referendum that was certified have a right to know — the tribal on their ballot. cated those members who various patrons in attendance by the Election Committee. The members." A public count of the most returned ballots voted to approve indicated if the voting results goal of this review was to show The board of directors and the recent referendum mailed to Sault the referendum by just a handful from the spoiled ballots were tribe members how and why bal- Election Committee remind all Tribe members will be held on of votes. counted in the grand total, the ref- lots are considered spoiled and, tribe members to return their Nov. 10. The time and location of The Communications erendum regarding resolution therefore, not counted as valid marked ballots in the envelopes the public count will be announ- Department was prevented from 2005-60 would have been votes. Ballots that are torn, cut in provided. In addition, there is no ced by the Election Committee at verifying the official count of the approved instead of disapproved. half, mutilated in any way, con- way for the Election Committee a later date. spoiled ballots due to the Election The Communications Department tain excessive writings or are not to "trace" any ballot back to the Committee's lack of did verify that the majority of the returned whole are considered member who completed it. The SECTION 00020 Membership Q and A ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS During the course of assisting may choose to revisit this current Notice is given hereby that Sault Tribe members across the policy and might recommend a SAULT STE. MARIE TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS nation, we membership liaisons change is warranted to the tribal Will be accepting Bids for Construction / Renovation / Retrofit of the former Lincoln School for a: must field questions relating to board of directors allowing mem- NEW MUNISING TRIBAL COMMUNITY CENTER every facet of our tribe. Some are bers to apply for this permit any- According to drawings and specifications as prepared by the Architect, Goudreau & Associates, Inc., and personal in nature, some are time during the year. described in general as: directed to remedy a complaint Q Ð I am a tribal permit hold- I. DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK: and some are inquiries related to er. Why do we have to file these Renovation of an existing 21,000 GSF, 3 story early 1900 school building. Renovation to convert existing accessing the myriad programs monthly catch reports? What dif- GSF into offices and services for Elder Services, Health Services, Medical Services, Social Services and and services offered by Sault ference does it make anyway? It Traditional Medicine on an existing site located at 615 W. Munising Avenue (M-28), Munising, Tribe. Many others are just gener- seems silly to have to list that I Michigan. Work shall include site development, architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical al questions from people who are caught 23 perch last Saturday trades. seeking knowledge about their with my kids. II. CONSTRUCTION PHASING: (Not Used) tribal rights, privileges and cul- A Ð Although this seems silly III. TYPES OF PROPOSALS: ture. and possibly even burdensome, Proposals for the above work will be received in the following trade areas: The role of the membership there is a good reason behind this. S & A - Site work Trades / Architectural Trades liaison is to provide an informa- The figures gathered from these F & W - Flooring & Window Treatments tion highway for tribe members reports will be used in the coming M - Mechanical Trades to obtain answers. In doing so, U.S. vs. Mich. treaty rights court E - Electrical Trades we have become quite familiar case. It will be entered as evi- FP - Fire Protection with what our Tribe has to offer, dence showing the Sault Tribe TC - Temperature Controls what department it falls under, can manage resources responsibly TAB - Test and Balance who the contacts are and how to and without exploitation thereby C - Combined Proposal for Above Trades (S & A, F & W, M, E, FP, TC & TAB) access the service, program or preserving those resources for our The awarded contractors in each of the above trade areas will have their contracts assigned to the award- information. This advantage alle- future generations. ed Architectural Trades Contractor. The Owner will then enter into a single contract with the architectur- viates the need for members to Q Ð I sent an application for al trades contractor who shall be the General Contractor for the project. spend what must seem like a time the special needs enrollment and I IV. ALTERNATE / ALLOWANCES: warp of call transfers from desk got a letter from them saying they All contractors, subcontractors, sub-subcontractors and suppliers shall acquaint themselves with Section to desk. are denying me membership in 01021, Cash Allowances, and 01030, Alternates, under Division 1, General Requirements, of the In the time it takes to place one Sault Tribe. I gave proof my Contract Documents. call to a toll free number, Tribe direct relatives are listed on the V. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS: members can be assured their rolls. Why am I being denied The Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians will receive sealed bid proposals until 2:00 p.m., local interests will be addressed in a membership? time, December 29, 2005 at the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Administration Building in timely and professional manner. A Ð The Sault Tribe Board of Sault Ste Marie, Michigan at which time all proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud. Proposals Each day we receive inquiries Directors approved a period to received after the specified time will not be accepted and shall be returned to the bidder unopened. via personal appointments, fax, e- open the rolls to “special needs” Sealed bid proposals must be on the forms furnished by the Architect and be accompanied by a bid bond mail, phone calls, the tribal Web cases. The criteria necessary to from an authorized surety company or certified check in the amount of 5% of the bid proposal submitted. site, the U.S. mail and, of course, meet the description of “special Bid Breakdown and USDA Rural Development (RD) forms indicated in the specifications are also tribal meetings and functions. needs” was divided into seven required with the submission of the bid. While many times we are able distinct categories. Each category VI. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: to satisfy members during the was listed on the application with Contract Documents (Project Manual, Plans and Technical Specifications) may be obtained at the office course of their initial call, other language identifying the particu- of the Architect: Goudreau & Associates, Inc., 131 South Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858, inquiries require us to do some lars of each criterion. This period and will be on file on and after November 29, 2005 and may be examined at the following locations: research and call the person back. of enrollment was not an “open Builders Exchange in Marquette, Escanaba, Iron Mountain, Grand Rapids, Saginaw, Lansing, & Traverse From time to time, we find occa- enrollment” as in the past. In City, MI. sion to walk a tribe member order to be accepted during this Dodge Reports in Flint, Grand Rapids, & Lansing, MI. through the system personally. period, your circumstances must Goudreau & Associates, Inc., 131 S. Main Street, Mt. Pleasant MI 48858 Providing this service to a poten- have met the eligibility require- Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Administration Building, 523 Ashmun Street, Sault Ste tial customer base of over 33,000 ments outlined in any one of the Marie, MI 49783 Sault Tribe members is a formi- seven cases. Hang on to your A check in the amount of $150.00, payable to Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, must be sub- dable task that often brings a documentation as we do not mitted by Prime Bidders as a deposit for each set of plans and specifications, same to be refunded to great sense of fulfillment at the know when an opportunity may prime bidders submitting proposals upon return of plans and specifications in good condition within ten end of the day. come along for you to gain mem- (10) days of the opening of bids. Maximum per contractor - two (2) sets on a deposit basis. If you are a tribe member and bership. Sometimes the BIA can Plans may be obtained by subcontractors, sub-sub contractors and suppliers at the cost of reproduction have a question, need assistance provide you with certification of and handling, $150.00 (non-refundable). Prime Contractors may obtain sets beyond the second set at cost accessing tribal programs and ser- Indian ancestry. This may be of of reproduction and handling, $150.00 (non-refundable). vices or would like information assistance when applying for VII. PRE-BID CONFERENCE: on your tribal rights, privileges or minority status for school, A Pre-Bid Conference will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. on December 13, 2005 in the American Legion 1 culture, you may get in touch employment or business opportu- Building directly across from the site. Questions and discussions will be entertained regarding the bidding with us through the contact infor- nities. process, construction phasing, Owner occupancy, site conditions, and any other matters that are of inter- mation provided at the bottom of To contact membership est. The Owner will also provide a tour of the existing site. It is highly recommended that any contractor this column. Clip and save the liaisons, DJ Malloy or Clarence or subcontractor submitting a proposal attend. Failure to do so will constitute material non-compliance information for future use. Hudak, with questions or con- with the bid conditions. Q Ð I missed the April dead- cerns, call 632-6578 or 1-888-94- VIII. ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSALS: line to apply for the inland fish- AARON; ore-mail: Substantial completion date for this project shall be as indicated under the Supplemental Conditions, ing, hunting and gathering permit. [email protected] or chu- Section 00800. Will the Sault Tribe ever allow [email protected] or post your The Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians reserves the right to accept and/or reject any or all bid members an opportunity to question on the Web site at proposals and to waive any and all informalities and/or irregularities in bid proposal submitted. This right request these permits on a year www.saulttribe.org shall be exercised at the sole discretion of the Owner. The Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians round basis? will make award as may appear to be in the best interest of the Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa A Ð Pending a favorable U.S. Indians. vs. Mich. treaty rights court deci- sion, the Conservation Committee NOVEMBER 1, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS WALKING ON Page 19 Jonathon Lawrence Gugin, Bryan had the biggest heart and a home she indeed enjoyed life to Hipkins; and one of her own six Nancy Ann Green, age 62, infant son of Katti Gamble and smile to match. One of his pas- the fullest, giving her all in every- children, David Taylor. lost her battle with cancer on John Gugin, died Oct. 5 at sions was restoring old cars but, thing she did for family and Thelma L. Taylor was cremat- Sunday, October 16, 2005. She Northern Michigan Hospital. He later in life, because of his health friends. Thelma had many hob- ed June 29, 2005, in DeFuniak was born in Sault Ste. Marie, on is survived by his parents; grand- problems, he was thinking about bies that kept her life ever so Springs, Fla. Her memorial ser- October 9, 1943. parents, Cathy Paquin and James changing career directions and active, ceramics, sewing, painting vice was held at the Owosso Nancy was raised in Sault Ste. Hettel, Nichole and Lawrence going to culinary art school to be and crocheting, to name just a Spiritual Episcopal Church on Marie and moved to Phoenix, Gugin and Lisa and Jeff Gamble; a chef. He had found a love for few. She also spent hours in her July15, 2005. Her committal and Ariz. as a teenager. She moved great-grandparents, Eudene cooking. Bryan was a member of flower garden caring for her love- final resting place was Aug. 12, back home to Sault Ste. Marie to McDowell, Marianna Paquin, and the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of ly roses, but her greatest hobby of 2005, at Flint Memorial Park enjoy her retirement. She loved Dorothy and Duane Gamble. Chippewa Indians. all was her children, each of Cemetery. reading and spending time in her Graveside services were held at Bryan is survived by his loving whom will now dearly miss her comfortable home with her dog St. Ignatius Cemetery on Oct. 7 mother, Betty; one brother, Don reassuring words, gentle touch Jason P. Walters, 29, former Billie. She was an avid collector with Father Norbert Landreville Superczynski of Manistee; two and, most of all, her cheerful resident of Burton, Michigan and of birdhouses and enjoyed bird officiating. sisters, Karen (Don) Alfred and laughter. residing in Fort Myers Beach, watching and gardening. She was Dodson Funeral Home assisted their children, Erik, Don, Sarah Thelma was a member of the Florida, passed away at Lee a member of the Sault Ste. Marie the family with arrangements. and Brittany, Jusy (Richard) Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Memorial Hospital, Fort Myers, Tribe of Chippewa Indians.She Lonsberry Superczynski and their Chippewa Indians for years. She on October 24, was preceded in death by her par- Corey Ann Hallesy, of Sault children, Nicole (Ryan), Ricky, loved the tribe and was very 2005. ents, Al and Adeline McCondra, Ste. Marie died Oct. 8, 2005, at Kellie and Keely; one brother-in- active in keeping her children Jason attend- her brother Bernard ”Sid” War Memorial Hospital. She was law, Phil Mackin and his children, aware of tribal matters so they too ed Kearsley McCondra, and her husband born Feb. 25, 1973, in Sault Ste. Lisa (Brian), Michael and could support their tribe's deci- High School William Green.She is survived by Marie. Andrew; great-nieces and sion making as she once did her- and excelled in her daughters; Kristin Green, She is survived by her mother, nephews; three aunts, Mrs. Irene self. soccer. Tammi (Scott) Proulx, Kimberly Lori M. Hallesy, of Sault Ste. Zielinski of Manistee, Janet Thelma is survived by her five Graduating in Green, SueAnn (Tony) Pearce, Marie; father, Kent Christie of Celesky of Bear Lake, and Marie remaining children, Charles 1996, he joined Sheri Green and Teri (Dan) Boos. Sault Ste. Marie; sister, Alicia Smith of Detroit. Bryan also Taylor of Plymouth, Idaho, Jerry the U.S. Army, She is also survived by her three Hallesy of Sault Ste. Marie; leaves behind a very special Taylor of Englewood, Fla., Roger 3rd Division, serving his country granddaughters; Danielle, grandparents, Maureen and friend, Chip Miller of Iowa. He Taylor of Bonifay, Fla., Carol both in South Korea and Iraq and Alexandra, and Brianna Boos. Dennis Hallesy of Brimley; niece, was a very loving and special per- Turner of Durand Mich., Vicky received a medical discharge. Private family services will be Jaden Hallesy of Sault Ste. Marie; son, and will be greatly missed by Hescott of Montrose, Mich.; Jason was a loving husband, held. Arrangements are being and several aunts, uncles and all of his family and wonderful many grandchildren and great father, son and brother, bringing handled by C.S. Mulder Funeral cousins. friends, whom he cherished. grandchildren, nieces, and happiness and laughter to his fam- Home.Memorials may be made to Visitation and funeral services Bryan was very thankful to have nephews; sisters-in-law, Joyce ily, his friends, and even the American Cancer Society. were on Oct. 11, 2005, at the them in his life. Hipkins of Flint, Mich., and strangers. His children were a Condolences may be left online at Niigaanaagiizhik Ceremonial He was preceded in death by Dorothy Hipkins of Michigan, delight to him. He cared deeply www.csmulder.com. Building. his father, Donald Superczynski, whom she loved very much. about others and was a long time Memorial contributions to the Sr., April 1992; one sister, Susan Thelma will be fondly remem- volunteer "buddy" counselor, Roger Albert Young, Jr., 38, Hospice of Chippewa County A. Mackin, March 2005; one bered through her letters, cards assisting other soldiers experienc- of Hamtramck, Mich., passed would be appreciated. great-uncle, Gerald Superczynski; and chats on the phone that will ing problems. away unexpectedly on Oct. 25 in Clark Bailey Newhouse and one aunt, Marilyn Maxwell. now be sadly missed by all who Jason is survived by his wife Hamtramck. He was born to Funeral Home assisted the family. Mass from the Order of knew her. Luneza, children Cheyenne, 6, Roger, Sr. and Virginia Young in Christian Funerals was celebrated Thelma’s niece Laura wrote and Jason David, 4, parents Newberry, Mich., on March 17, Brian Lee Superczynski was on Sept. 27 at St. Joseph Catholic about her memories of her aunt Roberta (Bobbie) Walters of Fort 1967. taken to be with the Lord on Sept. Church in Manistee with and how she would miss her won- Myers Beach, David and Lynette He is survived by his parents 22, 2005. He passed away at Reverend William Zwiefka cele- derful laughter, her excitement for Walters, Burton, Michigan, broth- of Dafter, Mich.; children, Ashley Munson Medical Center sur- brant. Burial followed in Mount life, her bubbly character, her ers Christopher (Tina), Valdosta, and Roger III; sister, Marie; rounded by loving family mem- Carmel Cemetery. artistic talents, her long talks on Georgia, Adrian, Fort Myers grandmother, Sophie Willis; uncle bers. The Herbert Funeral Home of the phone and the many hours Beach Florida, and Andrew, and aunts, Ernest, Elaine and Bryan was born on July 31, Manistee was in charge of funeral they talked about family history Fenton, Michigan and other Marie Kinville. 1955, to loving parents, Don and arrangements. and all the detailed stories she grandparents, aunts, uncles, Visitation and services were on Betty (nee Malkowski) would tell. Laura ended her letter nephews, nieces, cousins and dear Oct. 29, at Jurkiewicz and Wilk Superczynski. He was a graduate Thelma Lillian (nee Hipkins) with, “. . . aunt Thelma was a true friends. Funeral Home in Hamtramck and of Manistee High School class of Taylor, 79, of Bonifay, Fla., jour- Indian story teller.” Yes, she A memorial service will be at the Niigaanaagiizhik Cere- 1974. After high school, Bryan neyed home June 27, 2005. indeed was a knowledgeable sto- held at a later date. monial Building in Sault Ste. moved to California to fulfill his Thelma was lovingly cared for in ryteller, one who will be greatly Memorial contributions may be Marie on Oct. 31 with Father dreams. her home those last hours by fam- missed by all of us. made for the benefit of his wife John Hascall officiating. Bryan acquired many great ily members. Thelma is preceded in death by and children, addressed to Luneza friends while living out there. He Mrs.Taylor was born April her parents, Fred and Alberta Walters c/o St. Andrew's Presbyt- later moved back home to be 26,1926, and from her first breath Hipkins; sister, Vera Rose; broth- erian Church, P.O. Box 386, close to his family and friends. to just days before her journey ers, Charles, Howard and Tom Davison, MI 48423. Does smoking cloud the brain and lower IQs? A new study suggests it could Ann Arbor — Smokers often tive function among men with Meanwhile, the U-M-led team is Psychiatry and Psychology, and diagnosable alcoholism at the say that smoking a cigarette helps alcoholism, and, the results sug- launching a study that will exam- director of the UMARC. Zucker time of the test, though none had them concentrate and feel more gest that smoking is associated ine the issue in adolescents, and is senior author on the new paper been drinking within an hour of alert, but years of tobacco use with diminished thinking ability plans to test the 172 men again led by Glass. the tests. Twenty-four of these may have the opposite effect, even among men without alcohol soon. The data for the new paper by men also were smokers. The dimming the speed and accuracy problems. "We can't say that we've found Glass, Zucker and their col- study also included 63 men who of a person's thinking ability and The new findings, released a cause-and-effect relationship leagues at U-M and Michigan had had alcoholism earlier in life, bringing down their IQ, according online before publication by the between smoking and decreased State University, come from a 29 of whom smoked; and 69 men to a new study led by University journal Drug and Alcohol thinking ability or neurocognitive long-term project that uses inter- who had never been alcoholic, 13 of Michigan researchers. Dependence, were made by a proficiency," says Glass. "But we views and standardized research of whom smoked. All smokers The association between long- team from the U-M Medical hope our findings of an associa- questionnaires to look at mental were allowed to smoke at will term smoking and diminished School's Addiction Research tion will lead to further examina- and physical health issues in fam- during the testing session, so none mental proficiency in 172 alco- Center, or UMARC, and their col- tion of this important issue. ilies, measured every three years. were in a nicotine-deprived state holic and non-alcoholic men was leagues at the VA Ann Arbor Perhaps it will help give smokers The study has run for more when they took the neurocogni- a surprising finding from a study Healthcare System and one more reason to quit, and than 15 years and recently was tive tests. that set out to examine alcoholis- Michigan State University. encourage quitting smoking funded for another five. Glass and her colleagues ana- m's long-term effect on the brain Lead author Jennifer Glass, among those who are also trying In their ninth year in the study, lyzed the participants' scores and thinking skills. Ph.D., a research assistant profes- to control their drinking." participants completed the using two standard measures of While the researchers con- sor in the U-M Department of Glass notes that her team's MicroCog Assessment of long-term drinking and smoking firmed previous findings that Psychiatry, cautions that the find- paper is being published, coinci- Cognitive Function, a well-estab- behavior: Lifetime alcohol prob- alcoholism is associated with ings need to be duplicated by dentally, at the same time as a lished standard battery of tests lem severity, or LAPS, and pack- thinking problems and lower IQ, other studies before any conclu- paper from a team at the that assess short-term memory, years, a measure that takes into their analysis also revealed that sions are made about smoking's University of California, San immediate and delayed story account the number of packs of long-term smoking is too. The effect on the brain, or before the Francisco, in which brain scans recall, verbal analogies, mathe- cigarettes a person smoked each effect on memory, problem-solv- findings can be considered rele- showed that alcoholics who matical reasoning and visual-spa- day and the number of years they ing and IQ was most pronounced vant to women. smoke have lower brain volume tial processing. smoked that much. among those who had smoked for But, she says, the findings than alcoholics who don't smoke. Scores for each test, and a Across the board, both smok- years. Among the alcoholic men, should prompt alcoholism Taken together with previous global proficiency score, are ing and drinking showed an smoking was associated with researchers to re-examine their epidemiological studies, the two based on the speed and accuracy effect: Higher pack-years and diminished thinking ability even data for any impact from smok- new papers feed a growing body of a person's responses, adjusted LAPS scores were both signifi- after alcohol and drug use were ing, a factor that is not usually of evidence for a link between for age and education level. The cantly associated with lower glob- accounted for. taken into account in studies of long-term smoking and thinking participants also took a short form al cognitive proficiency scores The findings are the first to alcoholism's effects on the brain, ability, says Robert Zucker, of the standard IQ test, and their and IQ. suggest a direct relationship despite the fact that 50 percent to Ph.D., professor of Psychology in scores were adjusted for age. between smoking and neurocogni- 80 percent of alcoholics smoke. the U-M Departments of Forty of the men had clinically Page 20 YEA NOVEMBER 1, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS Meet the Youth Education and Activities staff Unit 1

Dee Eggert James McKelvie Jill King Laura Ermatinger Administrator Student Worker Student Services Asst. Student Services Asst.

Barb Gravelle Youth Services Coordinator

Activities Homework lab, Monday-Frday, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Tribal Youth Council, Wednesdays, 4 p.m. Sault open computer lab, Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursday and Fridays, 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. and Satur- days, 1-4 p.m. Kinross open computer and homework lab, Mon- days and Fridays, 3:30 - 6:30 Pat Bissell Kilee Behrens Tim Haller Mike Leon Parent's night last Friday of every month, 5:30 p.m. Computer Lab Student Worker Kinross Youth Student Worker Art club, every other Saturday (906) 635-7010 Coordinator Services Coordinator

Lisa Burnside Judy Hammel Arlene Graham Sue St.Onge Roberta Robinson Youth Services Tutor Youth Services Asst. Youth Services Coordinator Tutor Coordinator Activities In-class tutoring K-4 grade levels Mondays and Thursdays. Unit 2 Homework labs Mondays, Wednesdays and Unit 3 Tribal Youth Council, Hessel Tribal Center Thursdays after school until 5:30 p.m. Activities Cultural activities, second and fourth Friday of Peer tutoring, Wednesdays, Hessel Tribal Mondays 6:30-8:30 p.m. every month from 3:05-5:30 p.m. Center 3:30-4:30 p.m. Newberry Tribal Center family fun night, Tribal Youth Council (grades 8-12) every Character education, Drummond Island, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 6-8 p.m. Monday from 7:30-9 p.m., (906) 643-7262. Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Youth activities, Nov. 29 and Dec. 13, 6-8 p.m. Drop-in Zone Hessel Tribal Center, Fridays, (906) 484-2298, extension 28907. 3:30-5 p.m.

Debbie Reynolds Carol Cabanaw Youth Services Coordinator Tutor Transportation provided from Ishpeming, Patty Teeples Bill Sirtola Roberta Weinert Negaunee and Marquette to Marquette for the Youth Services Tutor Elder Worker American Indian Coordinating Council and the Coordinator Unit 5 Circle of Life summer programs. (906) 485-4315. Unit 4 Activities Wednesdays and after school on Escanaba is in the process of plan- Mondays and Wednesdays at the ning and organizing. There will be high school and Tuesdays and craft days offered and after school Thursdays at the YEA building at homework zones. Call (906) 789- the hang out zone (906) 341-3363. 0976 for more information. The Hang-out Zone, Tuesdays and In Manistique, school tutoring with Fridays, from 3:30-5 p.m. Rides are second and third grades on available to and from the YEA Dawn Hampton Kelly Constantino Michelle Roberts Tuesdays and Wednesdays, fourth building. Tribal Youth Council Tutor Youth Services Student Services and fifth grades on Mondays and meets every Monday after school. Coordinator Assistant NOVEMBER 1, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS YEA Page 21 Sault Tribe Youth Education and Adult Activities Program bound for Youth Education SUBMITTED BY GEORGE SNIDER Each year nearly 80,000 stu- dents enroll in adult education Leadership Conference classes in Michigan and We would like to invite you or your group of youth to our coming Youth Leadership Conference at the Kewadin Casino and Convention there are a Center in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. variety of rea- The conference is on Friday, Nov. 18, 2005, to Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005. sons students Hotel rooms are being offered at a discounted rate and reservation can be made by calling 1-800-Kewadin. Just mention the Youth Education return to the Conference during booking. class room. The conference is geared towards tribal youth who want to make positive changes in their communities. Please refer to the attached agenda Locally, those for more information. reasons do not It is going to be an action packed weekend with lots of great information. Meet other American Indian youth from across Michigan and learn differ from how to be an active citizen in your own community. those around the state or around If you have any questions, please contact the Youth Education and Activities Program at (906) 635-7010 or Barb Gravelle at the country. [email protected]. The primary reason for most Register soon because we can’t wait to meet you at the conference! everyone is to get their GED cer- tificate and, for many, they realize “THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW ARE HERE TODAY” by getting a GED they will be A CONFERENCE TO CHANGE THE UNCHANGEABLE able to find a better job or contin- Conference Agenda ue their education by going on to college or enrolling in a voc-tech Friday, Nov. 18,--Registration 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. program. The average age for adults MORNING SESSIONS — PRE CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS returning to school is around 30 9 - 10 a.m. 10:15-11 a.m. 11 a.m.-Noon Noon-1p.m. years old. Many times I have had Native American drum Break Native American drum Lunch on your own young adults come in to our pro- Ojibway regalia styles Break Ojibway regalia styles Lunch on your own gram lamenting their decision to Basket making Break Basket making Lunch on your own drop out of school. Of course the Women’s hand drum Break Women’s hand drum Lunch on your own good news is they have returned. Seven Grandfathers teachings Break Seven Grandfathers teachings Lunch on your own Although our first night of class was a bit disappointing with AFTERNOON SESSIONS a lower then expected number of 1:10-2:30 p.m. 2:30-2:45 p.m. 2:45-4:00 p.m. 4:10-5:30 p.m. students, those numbers have con- Grand assembly with tinued to rise almost nightly. To key note speaker Break Clan teaching Responsibility of clans date, there are 24 students enrolled in our adult education EVENING classes. Several have taken some 5:30 p.m.-6 p.m. 6- 8 p.m. 7- 10 p.m. of the five tests and one student Free time Dinner Talent show who started last year has finished the last of the tests. Saturday, November 19 We will continue enrolling stu- MORNING SESSIONS dents and would like to invite you 8:30-9:20 a.m. 9:30-10:20 a.m. 10:20-10:40 a.m. 10:40-11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. to stop by or call if you are inter- Finding the right college Finding the right college Break Finding the right college Lunch ested. Our classes are held Cultural government Cultural government Break Cultural government Lunch Monday through Thursday Community awareness Community awareness Break Community awareness evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. at the and mapping and mapping Break and mapping Lunch JKL Bahweting School. Teen violence Teen violence Break Teen violence Lunch For more information, I can be Public speaking Public speaking Break Public speaking Lunch reached at (906) 635-7786 or by e-mail at [email protected] AFTERNOON SESSIONS 1-1:50 p.m. 2-2:50 p.m. 2:50-3:10 p.m. 3:10-4 p.m. 4:10-5 p.m. Employment in and Employment in and Employment in and Employment in and out of school out of school Break out of school out of school Politics Politics Break Politics Politics Tribal Community service/ Community service/ Community service/ Community service/ giving back giving back Break giving back giving back Youth Spiritual, emotional and Spiritual, emotional and Spiritual, emotional and Spiritual, emotional and mental health mental health Break mental health mental health Self improvement, Self improvement, Self improvement, Self improvement Council following your dreams following your dreams Break following your dreams following your dreams EVENING 6-8 p.m. 9 p.m.-Midnight 10-year Formal dinner banquet Dance

Sunday, November 20 reunion MORNING SESSIONS 8:00-9:00 a.m. 9:00-10:45 a.m. 10:45-11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.-Noon Continental breakfast Grand assembly with key note speaker Break Clan discussion/action plan banquet CLOSING 6 - 8 p.m. Social Security survivors Saturday, benefits offer financial support Nov. 19, 2005 BY ED DWYER, SOCIAL SECURITY Each month, Social Security million children. your family could expect in sur- MANAGER IN ESCANABA provides benefits to American About 97 percent of men and vivors insurance benefit pay- Kewadin Social Security survivors families across the country in women aged 20-49 have Social ments, based on your work insurance is among those corner- which a working mother or father Security survivors insurance history. Casino and stones of support that can help has died as the result of an acci- through their payroll tax contribu- If you would like to learn more families that have suffered the dent or illness. The average tions, and the chances are that about these benefits, read our Convention worst consequences of a disaster. monthly payment in 2005 for a you do, too. The next time you pamphlet, Social Security People who had a family mem- family consisting of a widow or receive your Social Security Survivors Benefits. You can get a Center ber die as a result of Hurricane widower with two dependent chil- Statement — which should arrive copy online by visiting us at Katrina may now be eligible for dren is more than $1,900 per in the mail two to three months socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10084 or (906) 635- survivors benefits, just as any month. Social Security now before your birthday — look for you can request a copy be mailed family who loses a wage earner or makes payments to more than 6.5 the line on page two that refers to to you by calling 1-800-772-1213 Social Security beneficiary may million dependents of deceased potential survivors benefits. (TTY 1-800-325-0778). 7010. be eligible. workers, including almost two That will tell you just what Page 22 CALENDAR NOVEMBER 1, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS Community Calendar Nov.1 - Dec.20 ÐÐYoga for Activities and the OJJP programs. to take your call. Register now by RINK. New Year in! Due to safety con- health, relaxation and stress man- For more information contact Lisa calling 632-5210 or e-mail Charla Dec. 3 ÐÐ Munising kid's cerns all vendors will be upstairs! agement. Instructor Lee Carlson is Burnside at 484-2298 or by e-mail Gordon, [email protected]. Christmas party from 1 to 3 p.m. This is a drug and alcohol free a registered social worker and cer- at [email protected]. This is a free service made avail- at the Central School cafeteria. event. If you have any questions tified yoga therapist with an M.A. Nov.7 ÐÐ Healer clinic with able to all members of the commu- Members ages 0-12 are eligible to please contact Bud, Melissa or in health education. She has taught Jake Agoneh at the Newberry clin- nity by Sault Tribe Community receive a gift. To register, please Wendi at 632-7494. yoga classes and stress manage- ic. For more information call 293- Health. call April Nagelkerk, 387-4821 or ment for more than 25 years in 8181. Nov. 17 ÐÐ Comedy Central pre- Kim Swanberg, 387-3861. lower Michigan and across the Nov. 8 ÐÐ Healer clinic with sents Drew Carey's Improv All- Dec. 6 ÐÐ Sault Tribe board of Upper Peninsula. Tuesday nights Jake Agoneh at St. Ignace — Stars. Show times are at 7 and 10 directors meeting in Sault Ste. at the Health Center Auditorium, morning. For more information p.m. at the Kewadin Casino Marie at 6 p.m. Open community 2864 Ashmun from Nov. 1 to Dec. call 643-8689. Dream Maker's Theater in Sault hour 5-6 p.m. For information call 20, 2005, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Classes Nov. 8 ÐÐ Healer clinic with Ste. Marie. Tickets are $35. Joanne Carr at 635-6050 ext. may run 15 minutes longer than Jake Agoneh at Hessel — after- November 18 - 20 ÐÐ Men’s 26337. scheduled. Cost: Holiday Special- noon. For more information call spiritual wellness gathering. Come Dec. 10 ÐÐ St. Ignace, chil- $55 for eight sessions or $45 for 484-2727. and enjoy a great time relaxing dren’s Christmas party from noon six sessions. Pay for six and attend Nov. 9 ÐÐ Healer clinic with and learning. Cultural teachings, to 2 p.m. at Little Bear East, 275 any six sessions during the eight Jake Agoneh at Manistique. For job fair, nutrition, relaxation, great Marquette St., St, Ignace. For weeks. Yoga is a form of exercise more information call 341-8469. food, pouch making, sweat lodge, more information call Hope Collia promoting flexibility, strength and Nov. 10 ÐÐ Healer clinic with talking circles and so much more! at 635- 6065, ext. 55292. relaxation. It is noncompetitive Jake Agoneh at Escanaba. For The gathering is at the Mary Dec. 10 ÐÐ Kids Christmas If you move, and enhances physical and emo- more information call 786-9211. Murray Culture Camp, Sugar party from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the tional health through the coordina- Nov. 11 ÐÐ Healer clinic with Island, Mich., and will be held Manistique tribal center communi- don’t forget to tion of slow, purposeful move- Jake Agoneh at Munising — tradi- from Friday, Nov. 18, 6 p.m., to ty room. ments, deep breathing and con- tional teachings. For more infor- noon Sunday, Nov.20. If you are Dec. 10 ÐÐ Annual children's bring us along scious muscle relaxation. Anyone mation call 387-4614. interested in an application please Christmas party from 11 a.m. to 2 can benefit, regardless of your pre- Nov. 11 - 13 ÐÐ Traditional contact us by mail, phone or e- p.m. at Chi Mukwa in Sault Ste. by contacting the vious level of experience or flexi- medicine women's health gather- mail: Karen Howell or Selina Marie. For more information call Sault Tribe bility. Wear loose, comfortable ing on Sugar Island. McLean 1022 E. Portage Ave, Sue Henderlite at 635-6050 ext. clothing or footless tights. There is Nov. 12 ÐÐ Honoring Area Sault Ste. Marie MI 49783, Phone: 26517. Enrollment a class limit of 15. Please bring a Veteran's Powwow at the Kinross 635 6075 or 800-726 9105. E- Dec. 16 ÐÐ Escanaba kids blanket to class. For more infor- Recreation Center. First grand mail: [email protected]. Christmas Party from, 6 to 8:30 Department and mation, call Betty Nolan at 632- entry and potluck feast is at 1 p.m. Funding assistance made possible p.m. at the Flat Rock Township 5210 or extension 25212. Bring a dish to pass. Second through the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe Hall. giving them your Nov. 3-4 ÐÐ Healer clinic with grand entry is at 7 p.m. All traders of Chippewa Indians’ ACFS and Dec 17 ÐÐ Mackinac Island, Jake Agoneh at the Sault Ste. are welcome. For more informa- the state of Michigan. Transport- children’s Christmas party from new address as Marie clinic. For more information tion call Bud or Melissa at 635- ation: We will provide vans to Noon to 2 p.m. at Mackinac Island soon as possible call 632-5210. 1392 or 253-1440. This is a drug pick up participants at the Sault County Courthouse. For more Nov. 4 ÐÐ MC Hammer con- and alcohol free event. side of the ferry at 5:30 p.m. on information call Hope Collia at so that you won’t cert at 8 p.m. at the Kewadin Nov. 15 ÐÐ Sault Tribe board of Nov 18. We’ll catch the noon 635- 6065, ext. 55292 Casino Dream Maker's Theater in directors meeting in Hessel at 6 ferry back to the Sault on Sunday, Dec. 30 ÐÐ Winter gathering at miss a single Sault Ste. Marie. Tickets are p.m. Open community hour from 5 Nov 20. We will also provide ferry the Niigaanagiizhik Building at 11 $28.50. to 6 p.m. For information call Jo- tickets to those bringing their own Ice Circle Drive in Sault Ste. issue of The Nov. 4 ÐÐ Family Fun Night at anne Carr at 635-6050 ext. 26337. vehicles. Bring sleeping bag or Marie from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. the Hessel tribal center from 6 to Nov. 15 ÐÐ Women only night blankets, towel, warm clothes, Dec. 31 ÐÐ 18th Annual Sault Sault Tribe 8:00 p.m. Admission is by dona- at the STEPS Group at 5:30-6:30 sweat clothes, poncho in case of Tribe Sobriety New Year’s Pow- News. You can tions of empty pop cans or baked p.m. at the Sault Tribe Health and rain, tobacco, shampoo, soap, etc. wow "Gibisdowaanaa jichaag: We goods for the bake sale. Come and Human Services Center auditori- We do have comfortable sleeping are listening to the spirit" at Chi call enrollment have supper, play games and have um. Special note: With supervi- arrangements and showers. Mukwa, 2-Ice Circle Drive in fun. Games, prizes, 50/50 draw sor’s approval, Sault Tribe Nov. 19 ÐÐ "Turkey Day" Totzone Sault Ste. Marie. Grand entry 1 at (906) 632- and bake sale. This event is spon- employees may attend on work at Chi Mukwa in Sault Ste. Marie. p.m. and 5 p.m. Feast, 7 p.m. and sored by the Youth Education and time. Our receptionists are waiting For more information call 635- grand entry. Come and dance the 5221. Human Resources 100 percent Sault Tribe members

SUBMITTED BY LYNN M. TROZZO ager said, “The best part of my who was recruited back home by the quilt and in her quiet way said people learn new skills to help RECRUITER job is the offering of a position, the tribe. I was working in a simple, ‘thank you.’ This them do their job better or make DANA ANDREWS because it makes the applicant so Southfield, Mich., when I saw a touched me so deeply and the their lives better. I also like that I EMPLOYMENT CLERK happy and appreciative and excit- position I was interested in on the memory has stayed with me for- get to meet employees from every Sault Tribe Human Resources ed to work for Sault Tribe.” Web site and applied, shortly ever. I was the honored one to department and every entity and is fully 100 percent Sault Tribe Our compensation manager, after that I found myself working have known her.” every tribal business site. I am owned and operated. Literally, as Betty Smith, said she is thankful in the Employment Department. I In order to grasp the full mean- thankful to be able to work at a a department with 22 individuals for the “new and rewarding chal- am thankful for all the opportuni- ing of this team member’s job that I enjoy.” Kristin Green, with different tasks, different job lenges each day brings.” Guess ties working for the tribe has pre- thoughts, you have to know just HRIS manager, echoed my descriptions, different fields, dif- she doesn’t like to get bored! HR sented me.î how much she loves Christmas thoughts, “we are grateful for the ferent personalities and every one director, Cheryl Bernier, has Ms. Vicki Sumner, H.R. rep. and the whole Christmas/snow, opportunity to grow and learn is very unique with much to offer some inspiring words of wisdom, (formerly employment rep.) has winter season, but Dusty through our experiences working and all are Sault Tribe members. which makes me think she is try- shared a short story, but with big TenEyck, employment rep., says for the tribe.” We all have great As I sit here pondering on ing to take my recruiting job, but heartfelt thanks and it goes like she is most thankful for the holi- opportunities here and are thank- what to write for this article for says, “there are so many things to this, “About three years ago, I day time off from the office to ful for these and many more. the Thanksgiving issue of our be thankful for, but I am thankful had a Native woman from Canada spend with her family at Employment is always trying newspaper, it occurs to me that for the opportunity to be part of come over and apply for work Christmas. For extra good mea- to recruit our members back we all appreciate being where we such a dynamic organization. I with our organization. She had sure though, she added she is ‘home,’ for instance we have a are at for various reasons. I have seen the tribe grow and never worked in her life, and did thankful for the opportunity for pharmacist supervisor position thought to myself, I should get prosper over the years to provide not know how to fill out an appli- advancement within our tribe. open in Manistique for which no my co-workers to tell me why members employment and good cation herself. I saw the ‘fear of Sherri O’Crotty, training qualified Sault Tribe member they appreciate their jobs and benefits. We are blessed to be the unknown’ in her eyes. I instructor, said, “I like helping applied for. This spring we will what makes them most thankful able to provide for our families helped her fill out the application have an abundance of openings at and so I did, and this is what they and live in the Upper Peninsula. It and gave her words of encourage- A personal the new Kewadin Shores. So if told me. took us a long time to get where ment. She ended up hired as a you know of someone who would “Being on the front line, my we are at today.” guest room attendant with our invitation to meet like to return ‘home’ or know inspiration comes purely out of Our records clerk, Sandy hotel. She worked for us for about the recruiter someone who has yet to experi- helping a member get a job in Kempf said, “I love to be able to a year and I could see my shy lit- Sault Tribe recruiter, Lynn ence the Upper Peninsula, have such hard economic times. There help team members with copies tle friend blossoming into a beau- Trozzo, invites you to the fol- them contact our Employment are many faces that come into our of whatever they might need from tiful young person. Well, one day lowing coming events to discuss Department at 1-800- 635-7032 office daily, so when I come their files. They’re so appreciative she came to see me in the office employment opportunities: or visit our Web site found at across an eager individual who is that it makes me feel good to and she had a beautiful red, white Nov. 8: Manistique Health www.saulttribe.org, where job willing to take any job to feed have been able to help them.” and blue quilt she had made me. Center health fair, 10 a.m. to postings are updated on a daily their family, it gives me great Dana Andrews, employment She presented it to me and in her 2 p.m. basis and applications can be sub- pleasure to see that person clerk, responded by telling of her language stated that ‘my kindness Nov. 19: Men’s culture mitted online. rewarded with employment,” said inspiration like this, “I am and warm heart at a time when camp, Sugar Island, 10 a.m. to Jen Torstenson, employment clerk inspired by our goals of employ- she needed it, she was blessed to 11:30 a.m. presentation. Diane Dias, employment man- ing members. I am one of those know me,’ and she gave me with NOVEMBER 1, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS Page 23 Sault Tribe half way to the United Way goal SUBMITTED BY HEATHER SMITH, UNITED WAY WORKPLACE COORDINATOR Tuesday, Sept. 13 was the kick-off of the United Way of Chippewa County’s 2005-2006 Campaign. This year’s total goal is $365,000. The Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians’ employee goal is $20,000 with a participation rate of 15 percent. To date we have raised $10,000 with a participation rate of five percent. Past campaign performance Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Year Employees Team Leadership Team Gift Percentage Corporate Gift Total members givers member average of participation gift per capita gift gifts total 2000 $14,908 $12,500 $27,408 2001 1800 108 7 $12,063 $111.69 6 $14.349 $6.70 $26,412 2002 1800 129 7 $14,858 $115.18 7.2 $15,891 $8.25 $30,749 2003 1800 124 9 $16,542 $133.40 6.9 $17,180 $9.54 $33,722 2004 1800 106 10 $13,380 $126.23 5.9 $18,776 $10.43 $32,156

2004 Teammate average gift 2004 Employee percent participation 140 0.5 Chippewa County 135 Chippewa County 0.4 46 percent $137.661 0.3 Win a new 51 inch TV 130 As a further incentive for supporting a worthy cause, Sault Tribe Sault Tribe 0.2 125 5.9 percent tribal employees pledging at least $50 to the United $126.43 0.1 Way will receive a chance to win a television. Those 120 0 pledging $50 will receive one entry, $100 will receive The tribal board of directors generously agreed to match this employee goal. This would mean a possible two entries, and your entries will multiple by each $40,000 to our local United Way campaign. additional $100 that you pledge. As further incentive, Chairperson Payment will personally contribute five dollars for every employee who makes a pledge up to 200 employees for $1,000. The winner of the 51 inch Magnavox television will Here is a statistic that may make the picture clearer — If you payroll-deduct one dollar per pay period, that is be drawn at the Dec. 6 Sault Tribe Board of Director’s giving 50 cents a week. Let’s reach for the stars and make this happen. meeting. For further information or to request a pledge For more information or to return pledge cards, please contact Heather Smith at Chi Mukwa 635-6510. card, please contact Heather Smith at Chi Mukwa (56510) as soon as possible.

SAULT STE. MARIE TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS COMMITTEE VACANCIES

JOM COMMITTEE 3 Vacancies (different units)

SPECIAL NEEDS/ENROLLMENT COMMITTEE 3 Vacancies (different units)

HIGHER EDUCATION COMMITTEE 1 Vacancy

CULTURAL COMMITTEE 1 Vacancy

CONSERVATION COMMITTEE 1 Non-commercial fisherman

ELDER ADVISORY SUB-COMMITTEE Unit I - 1 Vacancy Unit II - 1 Vacancy Unit III - 1 Vacancy Unit IV - 1 Vacancy (Munising) Unit V - 1 Vacancy

Send one letter of intent and three letters of recommendation (tribe members only) to: Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors Attn: Joanne Carr 523 Ashmun Street Sault Ste. Marie, MI. 49783

(906) 635-6050, toll free 800-793-0660, fax (906) 632-6696 Email: [email protected]

The next deadline for submissions to The Sault Tribe News is Nov. 14.