Tribes Win Special Diabetes Program Renewal from Nihb Fight to Treat and Prevent Diabetes Renal Disease Due to Diabetes Members Deserve

Namebin Giizis m Sucker Moon April 18, 2014 Vol. 35 No. 4 Win Awenen Nisitotung Official newspaper of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians

Tribes win special diabetes program renewal from nihb fight to treat and prevent diabetes renal disease due to diabetes members deserve. WASHINGTON, D.C. in Indian Country. As happy as in American Indians fell by 28 The SDPI renewal was part of — Congress passed a one-year we are today, we will continue percent — a greater decline than legislation that addressed the sus- renewal of the Special Diabetes fighting for long-term renewal for any other racial or ethnic tainable growth rate, a Medicare Program for Indians (SDPI) on tomorrow. SDPI saves lives and group. This reduction in new payment correction that prevented March 31. We at the National money! We will continue fight- cases of end-stage renal disease a decrease in the rates that doctors Indian Health Board (NIHB), ing for the long-term renewal of translates into almost $90,000 per are reimbursed. Section 204 of this which continues to lead national this program so that improved patient per year in cost savings bill included language to renew efforts to secure the SDPI pro- prevention and treatment, hiring for Medicare, the Indian Health funding for one-year of the SDPI gram, are very pleased with this more health care professionals Service and third-party payers. at $150 million. The passage of development. Stacy Bohlen, and health educators in Indian The NIHB is especially grate- this bill comes after negotiations NIHB’s executive director said, Country continues to grow,” ful to members of Congress who on a larger “sustainable growth “American Indians suffer from Abramson said. worked diligently to make this rate fix” bill faltered over how to it the worst Type 2 diabetes rates in Few programs are as success- legislation happen. NIHB also would be paid. It passed Thursday the United States. We have four- Cathy Abramson ful as SDPI in helping reverse maintains the position that multi- on a voice vote in the House. It year-olds presenting with Type released the following state- chronic illness, and we look year renewal of SDPI would then moved to the Senate where it 2 diabetes - this has got to stop ment regarding the renewal of forward to another year of suc- accomplish much more. It would was passed in a vote of 64-35. The and SDPI is making that possible. SDPI funding, “This is a critical cess. SDPI has proven to work, help provide a more stable stream bill now heads to the president’s Today’s victory is one more step victory. We are thrilled at the especially in declining incident of funding for the program and desk to be signed. in making this life-saving pro- passage of a one-year renewal rates of diabetes-related kidney — most importantly — it gives For more information about gram permanent.” for SDPI and recognize it as an disease. Between 1999-2006, tribal SDPI programs the unin- SDPI, visit http://www.nihb.org/ NIHB Chair Cathy Abramson important step in the continuous the incident rate of end-stage terrupted care their community sdpi. Sault Tribe 2% puts $2,000 toward Schoolcraft community 24/7 drug disposal sites Schoolcraft coalition for grant proposal to the Sault Ste. SubStance abuSe Prevention Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians The Schoolcraft Coalition for requesting 2 percent funding to Substance Abuse Prevention help the coalition with the proj- bought two prescription drop-off ects. The coalition was graciously disposal boxes for Schoolcraft awarded $2,000. County. The county Sheriff’s Schoolcraft Memorial Department is the first host site. Hospital’s Susan Phillips brought Our community now has an the drop-off boxes from down- available 24/7 disposal site for state to the Sheriff’s department. eliminating excess prescription Mary Jenerou, Great Lakes medicines. This means if you Recovery Centers, said School- want the medicine out of your craft County can proudly join home at 3 a.m. on Christmas Day, the ranks with neighboring coun- you now have a safe option. The ties for having official prescri- coalition plans to ask the Sault tion drop-off sites. Sheriff John Tribe of Chippewa Indians to host Norrington worked out a collabo- a second drop-off box. ration with Luce and Mackinac Over a year ago, the coali- counties to help with disposal of tion decided to change it’s name waste. from RX Prescription Coalition The coalition invites all com- to the Schoolcraft Coalition for munity members to the next Substance Abuse Prevention so meeting on April 16 at 2 p.m. at it could work on substance abuse Great Lakes Recovery Centers issues relevant to Schoolcraft group room. This is an open community. coalition for all concerned adults Photo courtesy of Pioneer Tribune The coalition realized the com- who want to help eliminate From left, Darcy Morrow, Sault Tribe Board Unit IV representative; Mary Jenerou, Great Lakes Recovery munity needed drop-off sites. substance abuse addiction in Centers; John Norrington, Schoolcraft County Sheriff Department, Susan Phillips, Schoolcraft Memorial Coalition members wrote a mini Schoolcraft County. Hospital; and Denise Chase, Sault Tribe Board Unit IV representative stand with one of two prescription drug disposal boxes in Schoolcraft County now available anytime for eliminating excess prescription drugs. www.saulttribe.com

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Sault Ste. Mare Tribe American Indian and Alaska of Chippewa Indians Native Public and Outside online Witness Hearing in Washington The Inland Fish Inland Harvest Guide D.C. It was held April 8 by and Wildlife 2014 the Interior, Environment and Department’s Related Agencies Subcommittee new field guide to the House Committee on is on its way Appropriations concerning the to the press, but president’s 2015 budget for for those of you who can’t Native American programs. the Environmental Protection wait, you can get it online. The Payment was testifying on Agency; as well as specific rec- guide is available on the same behalf of the National Congress ommendations, for which some page you get your other IFWD of American Indians, for which he examples are the Indian Child downloads at www.saulttribe. serves as vice president-Midwest. Welfare Act, the Violence Against com/natural resources. The He laid out NCAI’s overall rec- Women Act and new school con- 32-page booklet features easy ommendations for Department struction. to read language and tables as of the Interior bureaus, such as Read Chairperson Payment’s an everyday shortcut to the full Win Awenen Win Nisitotung Ashmun 531 St. Sault Marie, MI Ste. 49783 the BIA; Indian Health Service; testimony at www.saulttribe.com. regulations. Page 2 Notices April 18, 2014 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Sault Tribe 2014 powwow schedule Tribal newspaper Beginning in June, Sault Tribe has at least one powwow Sugar Island, 16th annual tra- Rexton, 10th annual Youth changes schedule each month except in October. ditional powwow. Empowerment Powwow Effective April 2, the tribal newspaper has changed its production Manistique kicks off the season July 18-20, Friday, July 18, Sponsored by Sault Tribe Youth schedule for May and June to accommodate the primary and general with its Gathering of the Clans spiritiual gathering; July 19-20, Education and Activities Program, election deadlines. Powwow, now in its seventh year. powwow, grand entries Saturday, first Saturday in August. For more Issue Deadline (We might even have spring by 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., Sunday at info, call Patty Teeples at (906) then.) The biggest change for noon. Campers and vendors 341-3362, Dee Eggert at 635-7010 May 2 April 24 (Thursday) this year is the Sault powwow, welcome. Save the date and or Lisa Burnside at 484-2298. moving away from July 4 to reserve your space. For more June 6 May 23 July 8-13, by tribal community info, call committee members Munising Powwow request. As more details become Mick Frechette (906) 440-8918 or Sept. 13, Call Angela Satterlee July 25 July 11 available, they will be added to Elaine Young-Clement 440-6801. or Sue Galisik at (906) 387-5475. this notice. Please use contacts August 15 August 1 provided below to inquire about Hessel, 21st annual Gathering Kinross Veteran’s Powwow individual powwows. Miigwech of the Eagles Powwow Nov. 8, Kinross Recreation Center, September 19 September 5 and happy powwow trails. Aug. 15-17, Friday night, spir- call Jackie Minton or Linda itual gathering and open drum; Grossett at (906) 635-6050. October 17 October 3 Manistique, seventh annu- Saturday, grand entries 1 p.m. and al Gathering of the Clans 7 p.m. pot luck at 5 p.m.; Sunday, Sault Ste. Marie, New Year’s Eve November 14 October 31 Powwow. grand entry, 1 p.m. Contact Lisa Sobriety Powwow June 7-8, Tribal Community Burnside, lburnside@saulttribe. Dec. 31, LSSU Norris Center. December 19 December 5 Center, U.S.-2 next to the net, or Lana Causley, lcausley@ Kewadin Casino. Grand entries saulttribe.net. January 16, 2015 December 29, 2014 Saturday, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., WIA accepting Sunday at noon. Crazy auction St. Ignace, Rendezvous at the job applications Submissions free of charge are birth announcements, obituaries, Saturday after feast. Vendors, Straits Powwow achievements or milestones such as graduation or awards, engage- traders or public can call Aug. 22-24, New France The Sault Tribe Workforce ments, weddings, anniversaries, etc., and public service announce- Viola Neadow at 341-6993 or Discovery Center at the Father Investment Act (WIA) ments, grants, success stories, new employees, etc. (800) 347-7137. Marquette National Memorial. Department is accepting appli- Please call for your communication needs or for any questions, Rendezvous open to the public, cations for the Summer Youth Sault Tribe Communication Department, (906) 632-6398. Sault Ste. Marie, 32nd annual admission: $3 for adults, $2 for Employment Program. Sault Tribe traditional powwow elders and students, children This is an income-based pro- Attention resident tribal members and summer gathering. under age of 12 free. For more gram for Native American resi- Resident tribal members shall Please note that if the Tribal July 8-13, July 8, powwow info, call the St. Ignace Events dents of the Sault Tribe service notify the Tribal Tax Office in Tax Office does not have your grounds smudging; July 10, spiri- Committee at (906) 643-8717 or area. Applicants must be aged writing prior to moving their prin- current principal place of address tual gathering, powwow grounds Darryl Brown at 984-2083. 14 to 21 and able to successfully cipal place of residence (Tribal on file, we cannot issue a certifi- waabeno lodge; July 11, grand pass a drug test. Code Section 43.1103). cate of exemption for your tax entry 7 p.m.; July 12, grand Newberry, seventh annual Applications can be picked up If you have moved or are plan- exempt purchases. entries 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.; July 13, Honoring the Waters Powwow at the WIA office at 523 Ashmun ning on moving, please contact Contact information, tax office grand entry 1 p.m. For more info, Sept. 6, Tribal Community Street in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., the Tribal Tax Office to request direct line (906) 632-6281; tribal call Jackie Minton at (906) 635- Center. For more info, call Lois or by calling Brenda Cadreau an address verification card to admin 635-6050; tax office fax 6050 or 203-4977; for trader info, Bryant or Shirley Kowalke at at (906) 635-4767. Deadline to update your principal place of 632-6587. call Linda Grossett at 635-6050. (906) 293-8181. apply is May 9. residence. April 18, 2014 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Notices Page 3 Announcement: Rapes in the US: 78 every hour By Lara Cook-Paquin, rape victims are under age 12 Counseling services are School board opening LLMSW, Sault Tribe — 93 percent of Juvenile sexual offered through Sault Tribe Behavioral Health/Advocacy assault victims know their attack- Behavioral Health Call 635-6075 Resource Center ers or 1-800-726-9105. Advocacy JKL Bahweting School will have an open board of Here are some of the most — Out of every 100 RAPES: Support Services are available directors position. recent statistics that have been 40 get reported to police through the Sault Tribe Advocacy JKL is a K-8 system serving approximately 460 stu- collected by “Rape, Abuse 10 lead to an arrest Resource Center. Call 632-1808 and Incest National Network 8 get prosecuted or 1-800-726-0093f are a survi- dents. (RAINN)”: 4 lead to felony conviction vor, you know how much this Applications can be found at www.jklschool.org or may There are 683,000 forcible 3 rapists will spend a single kind of trauma can affect your be picked up from the school office at 1301 Marquette rapes every year, which equals day in prison life. Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., between the hours of 7:30 56,916 per month, 1,871 per day, THE OTHER 97 WILL Untreated trauma can lead 78 per hour, and 1.3 per minute WALK FREE to substance abuse, mental a.m. and 4:30 p.m. — 1 in 6 women in the USA have Given that these statistics health issues such as post-trau- Interested individuals must submit an application to been a victim/survivor of sexual are so high, you probably know matic stress disorder, anxiety and Northern Michigan University, Charter Schools Office, assault someone who is a survivor of depression. Telling a professional 1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, MI 49855. — 1 in 33 men in the USA have sexual assault. If you yourself are about your experience can help been a victim/survivor of sexual a survivor, you know how much one to heal from the trauma and Application deadline: May 2, 2014. Anyone having assault this kind of trauma can affect live a healthier life. questions may contact Bill Pistulka at 906-227-6601. — 15 percent of sexual assault/ your life. “NO” means “NO.” Families Against Narcotics 2014 schedule Families Against Narcotics those affected by drug abuse or FAN presently meets at 5:30 Ninaatigo-ziiwaagmide is your connection for informa- addiction. p.m., the third Wednesday of tion, resources and support. FAN You are not alone. Many are each month, in the Civic Room raises awareness of the epidemic attempting to deal with the insan- at Huntington Bank, meetings are (Making maple syrup) of prescription pain medication ity of addiction and the difficult scheduled for May 21, June 18, Youngsters aged 8 to 16 are not be able to participate in out- abuse, works to reduce the stigma road to recovery. Come join us July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 17, Oct. invited to learn how to make door activities. and change the face of addiction, as we attempt to provide a place 15, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17. maple syrup in the traditional Those needing a ride to strives to educate the community where, together, we can help one For more information visit way on Sugar Island at the Mary camp should meet at the about the dangers of prescription another find that all-important www.familiesagainstnarcotics. Murray Cultural Camp April Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial drugs and the potential to lead to ray of hope. All are welcome org or email chippewa@families- 25-27. Participants will need to Building at 4:15 p.m. on Friday, the use of illegal narcotics and to attend. Education is key. againstnarcotics.org. bring warm clothes, bedding and April 25. to provide a support network for Knowledge is power. toiletries. We will be outside most Permission slips are avail- of the time, so please be sure to able by calling Jackie Minton at North Star Carpenters Gala set for April 26 have appropriate outside gear 635-6050, inquiring at the Sault such as heavy coats, snow pants, Tribe administration office at North Star Habitat for Humanity cordially invites you to the Carpenters Gala, an evening of dinner, music, boots, mittens and hats. Children 523 Ashmun Street in Sault Ste. dancing and a silent auction on Saturday, April 26 at the Lake Superior State University Cisler Center who do not have appropriate Marie, through the Intranet or any Ballroom. dress for weather conditions will YEA coordinator. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. with wines and cheeses from around the world. Dinner is at 7 p.m., after dinner music with No Strings Attached from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Silent Auction from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dinner and dancing, $40 per person. Indian taco sale benefit for Your check is your reservation. RSVP by April 22. Tables of eight may be reserved. Call 635-5265. Jacob LaPonsie on April 24 www.saulttribe.com Co-workers, family and friends Laponsie, Jacob’s grandmother, Sault drug abuse task force The official Sault Tribe are conducting an Indian taco sale needs it now for the medical Have you experienced loss, heartbreak or diminished relationships website. on April 24 for Jacob Laponsie, expenses. due to someone else’s use of prescription drugs? The Prescription Drug who is 11 years old. Jacob has For these reasons, we ask for Abuse Support Group meets the first and third Mondays of each month “For All Your Tire Needs” severe scoliosis of the spine and your support by purchasing an at 6 p.m. at the Huntington Bank in Sault Ste. Marie. has already endured many unsuc- Indian Taco. All proceeds will go Please call Linda at 440-7252 or Suzy at 248-3545 for more infor- cessful surgeries. Jacob now to Rainella. mation. Coming meetings are set for April 21, May 5 and May 19. will go through another major Indian tacos sale — surgery on April 29 at C.S. Mott Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor, Building, 11 Ice Circle, Sault Ste. States’ college savings plans Mich. Marie, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tacos Do you know about your state’s college savings plans? Two rods will be placed in his are $6 and come with all fix- College is a huge expense. If you plan on helping your children with back. While these two rods will, ings and a dessert. We appreciate college expenses, it requires planning ahead to save the money. There hopefully, help with his align- your love and support. To place are state savings plans available that are tax-free, if the money is used for college. These plans allow you to start saving when your children U.P. TIRE ment, his upper body will stop your order, please call Linda Complete Tire Sales & Service growing. Unfortunately, it takes Hammonds, extension 25218 or are young, so by the time they are ready for college, you will have time and money, which we all cell 203-7035 or Maggie Lane, money to help them. could benefit from, but Rainella extension 23733. Visit blog.usa.gov/post/81511829870/secure-your-childs-education-with-a-529-plan, an online federal blog explains the difference (906) 632-6661 between pre-paid tuition and college savings plans. It provides college 1-800-635-6661 savings and budget calculators and provides tools for you to compare Soo Firehawks fundraiser set 1129 E. Easterday Ave., Sault, MI 49783 The Soo Firehawks junior hockey team is heading to national com- plans. It is never too early to start thinking about how to save for your petition in Las Vegas, Nev., and host a spaghetti dinner on April 12, children’s college education. 5-9 p.m., at the Elks’ Lodge in Sault Ste. Marie. Fueleconomy.gov has many great resources to save you money at the Dinner is $10 for adults, $5 for children and includes salad, roll and pump. Before you fuel up, find the cheapest gas prices in your state, as soft drink. Dine in or take out. well as regional and national gas prices. Reduce the amount of gas you Please support our local hockey players as they represent the Sault use by following their gas mileage tips, learn about the history of gaso- at the national level. line prices, understanding gas taxes and more at Fueleconomy.gov.

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Sherrie Lucas...... Secretary by the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of citizens and $30 to Canada. Please net. (906) 635-5238 Page 4 News April 18, 2014 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Resolutions passed in March board meetings The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe year 2014 budget modification to Governmental-USDA Pest Tribe have received a settlement the case evaluation recommenda- of Chippewa Indians Board of Bay Mills Community College Outreach USDA revenues of offer regarding the claims for tion in Sault Tribe vs. Blue Cross Directors convened a meeting education sponsorships through $38,436, no effect on tribal sup- fiscal years 2006 through 2009 Blue Shield litigation in the on March 4 in Sault Ste. Marie. a $6,000 donation by Sault Tribe port; Youth Development Fund under which all litigation will be amount of $1,000,000, “which is Representatives Cathy Abramson member Noah Leask. budget modification for an terminated and all such claims not a settlement amount, but is and DJ Malloy were absent. A revised home weatheriza- increase of $16,158 being car- dismissed in return for a com- instead merely a case evaluation A 2013 fiscal year end recon- tion plan was adopted funded ried over from 2013, no effect promise payment by the federal amount…” ciliation was approved for the by $68,000 in tribal support and on tribal support; Buildings- government to the Tribe…” To view the roll-call matrix re-allocation of tribal support $38,000 in USDA funding, for Repairs and Maintenance The last resolution (2014-54) and resolutions in their entirety, of $2,936,642.13 for a dozen a total amount of $106,000. The budget modification to change was an authorization to accept visit www.saulttribe.com. departments and a reduction in plan will service at least 18 to the personnel sheet, reduce total tribal support of $57,714.08. 20 families on a first-come, first- expenses and increase fund bal- Authorization was granted served basis starting May 1 and ance $5,405; Education-Child for the tribe’s USDA Food is based on a point system of Care Center budget modification Distribution Program on Indian needs and eligibility. for an increase in tribal support Reservations to participate in a A resignation was approved of $115,597 and State revenue national study by a non-profit for Sharon Hovie from the of $47,722 with a decrease in policy research organization to Special Needs and Enrollment other revenue of $12,852; Elder identify needs of the tribe’s mem- Committee. Recreation Fund budget modi- bers and ways to make the pro- A small mesh permit was fication for an increase in tribal gram more beneficial for them. authorized for Lawrence Bruce support of $10,000, and with Submission of an applica- Jr. for the 2014 season. the casino sponsoring the MIEA tion was approved for a one- The board convened a meeting conference. year grant of $20,000 through March18 in Manistique. Repre- In resolution 2014-53, the First Nations Development sentatives Lana Causley and the tribe authorized a settle- Institute for two youth functions Catherine Hollowell were absent. ment in Sault Tribe vs. Indian at the Mary Murray Culture Eight resolutions were on the Health Service in the amount of Camp that incorporate culture agenda for the board’s consider- $1,337,069 plus interest to run and tradition to address drug and ation, with all eight being passed; from Sept. 24, 2012 to the date alcohol abuse, teen pregnancy, seven by unanimous vote. of the payment. The payment is mental health problems and other The first six resolutions con- to come from the U.S. Treasury social issues. cerned establishing 2014 bud- and not from IHS. The resolution A budget of $76,947.91 was gets and budget modifications. states, “…[the tribe] has asserted established for the Nunn’s Creek A Housing-Home Improvement certain claims arising out of Rehab Hatchery with BIA rev- budget was established with the failure of the Indian Health enue for repair and maintenance BIA revenues of $68,095 and Service (IHS) to pay all of the projects. other revenues of $1,084, with Tribe’s contract support costs The board approved a fiscal no effect on tribal support; owed for fiscal years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010, though the Tribe has withdrawn the claims MSU gardening webinar related to fiscal year 2010; and Register now for Michigan must be paid in advance. An the attorneys representing the State University Extension’s optional CD is available for $10. new online webinar series Smart The direct link to the registra- Vegetable Gardening 101. Along tion site is http://events.anr.msu. with learning about getting start- edu/SmartVegetableGardening10 ~A FRESH FACE, A FRESH START~ ed, you will become more famil- 12014/. iar with the Smart Gardening ini- If you would prefer, register tiative that promotes more earth- by mail before April 22. If you friendly and sustainable practices have additional questions, please for the home gardener. feel free to contact the Michigan VOTE NICHOLE The series starts on Thursday, State University Extension – Iron April 22 and runs for six weeks County, (906) 875-0606, kransr@ from 6-7 p.m. EST (5-6 pm CST) anr.msu.edu. CAUSLEY UNIT 1 on Thursdays through May 27. For more information on a All sessions will be recorded, so wide variety of Smart Gardening if you are unable to attend a live topics, visit the Gardening in MISSION: TO PERPETUATE OUR WAY OF LIFE, PRESERVE OUR RESOURCES, session, you can view the record- Michigan website at www.migar- PROTECT OUR PEOPLE AND SOVEREIGNTY ing. Class discussions will be den.msu.edu or contact MSU’s incorporated via online chat pods. toll-free garden hotline at (888) GOAL: Unify our nation to promote self-sufficiency, democracy, sustainability, and forward The course is only $30, which 678-3464. momentum QUALIFICATIONS: Dedication, perseverance, integrity, hope, hard work ethic, commitment, community advocate, 11-year reservation resident, Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science: Public Administration, 10+ years employment history with tribal government and enterprises. Margaret Jacquelyn Allard AChIEVEMENTS: Thesis statement, community volunteer, event organizer, Grants and Con- Vote Unit i tracts database developer & manager, grants researcher, program developer. PROMOTING: Aanii! I am Margaret ■ Unity of our representatives, people, communities. Jacquelyn Allard and as ■ Constitutional rights of Sault Tribe citizens: right to be represented and involved in the YOUR candidate for Unit 1, democratic process, upholding approved constitutional amendments (Separation of Pow- ers, CEO duties from Chair and Board of I will promote advanced health Directors, citizens vs members). care, child welfare issues, ■ Economic developments at home (casinos, Veterans, and will finally assist vacant buildings, existing resources). in the “Review, Renew and ■ Closing the gap between rich and poor. Ratify”of a new Constitution. ADVOCATING: Together we can make the long ■ For the needs of our Elders awaited difference! ■ For the needs of our children ■ For the needs of our people ■ For the needs of our lands

SUPPORTING: Vote AllArd for ■ Treaty rights (fishing, hunting, gathering, trust land applications, health, education, Unit i. Miigwech! language and culture) ■ Sovereignty (updating tribal code, constitution, Contact me at 906-440-9676 multi-jurisdiction agreements for police officers) or find me on Facebook at ■ Cultural focus in Tribal programs and services causleynichole! Ad Paid for by Committee to Elect Jackie Allard Paid for by the Committee to Elect Nichole Causley. April 18, 2014 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News Page 5 Semi-annual reports presented to tribal board By Brenda Austin About 870 hours, personal care: ing summer picnics. tion applications, court accompa- upon the expenditure of designat- The tribe’s semi-annual pro- about 142 hours and respite care: Anishnaabek Community & niment, short term crisis counsel- ed line item allocations. Over 200 gram updates to the board of about 71 hours. Family Services (ACFS) ing, education services, informa- men participated in this program directors began Jan. 22 in an open Transportation- There were ACFS consists of three main tion and referral, and assistance last year. workshop and will continue on a approximately 318 rides given components: The Advocacy with filing Personal Protection In addition to their other ser- scheduled basis until completed. and about 172 medication deliv- Resource Center where victims Orders in tribal and state courts. vices, the ARC plans, coordinates The updates include 32 depart- eries. of crime can go to receive a com- The ARC opened an emergen- and participates in community ments, membership and internal Meal Programs- In Sault Ste. plete set of service to ensure the cy women’s shelter, the Lodge of based prevention, education and services and programs. Marie there were 3,152 congre- impact of their trauma is reduced Bravery, in 2003 and reopened a outreach events annually. They This last round of reports gate meals and 3,709 delivered or eliminated as a result of their remodeled 16-bed shelter in Sept. have also provided domestic included: Elder Services Division, meals. Hessel had 1,135 congre- victimization. 2012. The number of women the violence education services to Anishnaabek Community & gate meals and 763 delivered. Direct Assistance provides shelter lodged in 2013 was 85 and women and offer monthly support Family Services, Inland Fish and St. Ignace served 2,391 congre- case management services to the number of children, 49. groups to shelter residents. Under Wildlife Department and Inter- gate meals and delivered 717. tribal homes to promote self-suf- The ARC also offers Legal these different programs and Tribal Fisheries and Assessment Manistique saw 1,925 congregate ficiency and help alleviate finan- Assistance for Victims (LAV), for prevention services, over 2,100 Program. meals and none were delivered. cial hardship. victims of sexual assault, domes- people were reached. Elder Services Division The Elder Health Fund had Under the Direct Assistance tic violence, dating violence Also through their Community Elder Services Director about 207 applications. umbrella is the USDA program and stalking. This is a Office on Education and Outreach services, Cheri Goetz presented the Elder Some department highlights that provides qualified tribal Violence Against Women (OVW) the ARC hosted and participated Services Division report to the include the Elder Division’s households with fresh, nutritious grant funded program that will in a number of very success- board. She gave an overview of Americorp/VISTA worker, Justin foods. end on Sept. 30, 2014. A 2014 ful events, including a preven- the departments mission, which Miller, who is staying with the And the third component is grant application was submitted tion and awareness presentation includes providing home health department until November. Child Placement, giving every to the OVW LAV in January with at Malcolm High School for services to assist elders to remain An MSU Extension mini-grant child the chance to grow up in the award notification to occur Teen Dating Violence Month in in their homes as long as comfort- to train members in gardening a healthy, nurturing and loving in September. Over 315 people which 48 young adults partici- ably possible. They also provide named Planting LifeWays of the home. received services through this pated. ACFS annual Family Fun elders with safe reliable transpor- Rapids; a tobacco abuse preven- ACFS Advocacy Resource program in 2013. Night events in the Sault and tation to and from non-emergency tion program called Asemaa Center (ARC) The ARC’s Tribal Sexual St. Ignace had over 700 com- medical appointments and pro- Seeding Program aimed at tribal Clients have been receiving Assault Services Program pro- munity members in attendance. cedures. Meal programs provide youth through this year’s Circle services from the ARC since vides outpatient behavioral health Over 70 students from three area a chance for elders to gather in a of Life summer program; and 1988. The programs goal is to services for victims of sexual schools attended a Teen Wellness social setting for a well-balanced developing tribal wide food sys- help the client identify options assault and/or sexual abuse and Conference that covered topics meal and meals are also delivered tems. that promote safety from perpe- was initiated in 2010. Additional such as healthy relationships, self to homebound elders. Goetz also Upcoming events for the trator violence and contribute to grant funding was received in esteem, cultural teachings, pre- said the Elder Health Fund pro- department include co-hosting their knowledge of and access to Sept. 2013, which will continue scription drug abuse and stalking. vides elders with financial assis- the Michigan Indian Elder’s community resources. The ARC funding this program through And, over 300 community mem- tance for certain optical, dental Association conference in July provides clients assistance with Sept. 2016. In 2013, over 500 bers attended a sexual assault and durable medical procedures at the Sault Casino; elders will transportation, safety planning, people received services through awareness presentation at LSSU’s and purchases. be attending the Michigan Indian criminal justice support, victim this program. Cisler Center called Take Back, Statistics from Sept. 2013 to Elder’s Association conference in rights notification, assistance The ARC’S Men’s Education Give Back the Night – based on Feb. 2014: Petoskey this month (April) and with paperwork and applications, Group began in 2012 and is the Stacey Lannert story. Home Health- Homemakers: elder sub-committees are discuss- including crime victim compensa- scheduled to end late this summer See “Semi-annual,” page 6 Vote~ Betty F. Freiheit for Unit 1 Director

It’s Time to Drain the Tribal Swamp & Stop Depriving Tribal Members of Honest Services!

How can the incumbents govern the Tribe The Corruption that has been taken place in effectively? Look at their Legislative record. the Purchasing Department over the years, They gave 2.5 Million Tribal Dollars to Indian has now been exposed! That corrupt bidding Energy. They didn‘t do their homework, process can all be eliminated, for example, by instead they just handing over the 2.5 million having our own Tribal Glass company, etc. of your Tribal Dollars & waived sovereign immunity, to conduct a business in Mexico! It’s time we have our own Tribal Well & Sep- To date, there has been NO return on those My name is Betty F. Freiheit. I’m a Tribal Dollars! tic in place, instead of contracting that work Tribal Elder who was raised in the out and making private contractors rich! community. I’m retired from the Ready for the reality smack down? There’s approximately $350,000 left in that scheme. We’re all going to die, we should have our Michigan Department of Correc- Oh! by the way, that 2.5 Million of Tribal own Funeral Home & Cremation Service and tions. I am NOT a candidate who Dollars only created 4 jobs! that alone would lift a financial burden off comes out of the woodwork, just at Tribal Members. Election Time. I have been involved We should have bought the empty Kentucky at Board Meetings & Workshop Fried Chicken building in the Sault, at least I hope that Tribal Members will put their trust we would have gotten a return on our Tribal functions for years. I have traveled in me. I won’t be a part time Director and I Dollars, with a KFC investment. many times to the outside areas, as won’t disappoint you! far away as Marquette, Manistique, The Tribal Court Judge and staff are running a Kangaroo Court system. But worst than that, Thanking you in advance, Munising, Escanaba, Newberry & St the BOD is condoning their actions! It’s time Ignace, just to keep the Board Mem- to clean sweep that court system and not have Betty F. Freiheit bers in check. I have advocated for the double standard that currently is in place. [email protected] Tribal Members rights for years.

Paid for by the committee to elect Betty F. Freiheit Page 6 News April 18, 2014, 2014 • Win Awenen Nisitotung From, “Semi-annual, page 5 Court Team, staff attended the opportunities for tribal member- Upcoming events include the for 2012: There were about 100 The annual Domestic Violence Michigan and National Drug ship through the management of annual elk and bear lotteries in CORA fishing operations; 67 Awareness Walk in Sault Ste. Court conferences, became ecosystems, game and non-game May, sharp-tail grouse surveys in Sault Tribe captains licenses; Marie had a turnout of almost members of the EUP Foster species, and hunting, fishing, April, prescription fire post burn 57 active Sault Tribe operations 200 people. Parent Coalition, co-sponsored trapping and gathering efforts by assessments and resume marten with 22 of those being large boat The program’s future direction annual foster parent training in tribal membership. trapping, both in May. licenses and 35 small boat; 110 includes continuing prevention, Marquette, had a successful state Goals and objectives of the Inter-Tribal Fisheries and licensed Sault Tribe helpers; 393 outreach and education services, licensing and contract compli- department, include being a Assessment Program (ITFAP) Sault Tribe subsistence licenses ensure the program has a pres- ance review, and appreciation gift leader in inter-governmental man- ITFAP has two primary pro- (Great Lakes); total Sault Tribe ence in the western service area cards were provided to foster par- agement issues, tracking member- gram components: Great Lakes commercial licenses and subsis- and continue current collabora- ents to purchase holiday dinners, ship harvests, assess key wildlife fishery management and their tence participants, 503. tive relationships and expand to among other events. populations, engage the U.S. hatcheries and fishery enhance- Preliminary statistics from include additional community Family support services government on fish and wild- ment operation. Since ITFAP 2013: CORA commercial license agencies. are offered under the Child life management initiatives and is an inter-tribal organization, harvest: 4.45 million pounds; Some concerns the programs Placement umbrella, and include: issues and develop more tribal tribes help support the programs Sault Tribe commercial license are facing include the future Prevention, Children’s and Adult fish and wildlife planning tools to by contributing funds to the pro- harvest: 2.94 million pounds; sustainability of ARC core ser- Protective Services, Family deal with complexity of fish and grams. The Sault Tribe finances Sault Tribe subsistence: 15,920 vices with continual reductions Continuity, In Home Care, wildlife management in the 1836 the program at 69 percent, while pounds. in grant funding and available Adolescent In-Home Assistance, Ceded Territory. Bay Mills, Grand Traverse and Some ITFAP highlights federal sources; inaccurate tribal Nurturing Parenting Program, The IFWD collected, com- Little River fund 10 percent each, include: After a two-year debate population count used to deter- Children in the Middle and Anger piled and analyzed 3,074 harvest or an additional 30 percent. Little with the MDNR, modified the mine annual funding amounts for Management. Some Family reports in 2012, and in 2013 Traverse Bay Band withdrew Consent Decree to increase wall- Family Violence and Prevention Service Program highlights reported harvest from over 4,000 funding in 2012. The program eye possession limit, which will Services Act and the OVW grant include: Family Fun Day events members in all 31 counties of the also receives a recurring EPA have a positive economic gain for funding program is considering in Sault Ste. Marie, St. Ignace, 1836 ceded territory. Sault Tribe grant in the amount of $67,000 tribal fishers, Gorenflo said. Also, going from a competitive grant and Manistique, with attendance harvested over 180,000 animals used to cover eligible salaries and as part of a team effort, obtained procedure to a formulary distribu- of over 1,000 people, activities in 2012, over 58 wildlife species travel expenses. a Great Lakes Fishery Trust grant tion of grant funds. for Parenting Awareness Month and 31 fish species and the sale of The department has eight staff for Epoufette Harbor develop- ACFS – USDA and Child Abuse and Neglect licenses continue to increase. members who deal with a very ment and are moving forward In 2013 the tribe’s USDA food Prevention Month, Tribal Truancy Staff spent over 2,600 nights large scope of work, according to with the engineering design for assistance program served 10,503 Group member and partici- in American Marten assessment Program Director Tom Gorenflo. the project. Sault Tribe members. The USDA pants in the Chippewa County work, conducted migratory bird This department has no employee Of concern, said Gorenflo, program serves eligible Sault Prescription Drug Task Force. habitat and nesting assessments turnover, with five of the eight preliminary data shows CORA Tribe and Federally recognized Also under Child Placement on 29 islands in the Upper St. staff having been there for more tribes exceeded their lake trout Native Americans a nutritionally falls ICWA Monitoring Services. Marys River, conducted snow- than 20 years. quota in northern Lake Michigan balanced food package within a The tribe actively intervenes shoe hare vulnerability assess- ITFAPs Great Lakes in 2013, which is a major prob- 15 county service area. on all cases involved in court- ment and habitat research and Management objectives and lem both biologically and politi- Staff certifies those eligible ordered removal of Sault Tribe sharp-tail grouse occupancy sur- activities include: Status of fish cally and could potentially result for the program by mail and in children. Cases can be in the veys. stocks within treaty-ceded waters in the Consent Decree penalty person, provides nutrition educa- service area or out of the service Major highlights include: and advise the Sault Tribe/CORA being triggered. tion and cooking classes using area anywhere within the U.S. Completed a prescribed fire on per Consent Decree. Represent Of their fish hatchery USDA commodities, and the Program highlights include: a red oak savanna west of Raco the tribe and CORA on numer- operation, Gorenflo said he warehouse places food orders and Elizabeth Eggert was hired by the with the Hiawatha National ous intergovernmental bodies; has two staff members, Fishery schedules delivery to tribal mem- tribe as the ACFS ICWA attorney, Forest to regenerate red oak data processing tribal harvest and Enhancement Coordinator Greg bership based on participation ACFS hosted one of the quarterly growth and increase blueberry licensing statistics for five tribes; Wright who has been there 28 and food availability. The funding Tribal State Partnership Meetings production. Also took the lead on fish contaminant monitoring years and Assistant Coordinator for this program comes from the in 2013, and ACFS participated in the pre- and post-burn biologi- including fish consumption advi- Matt Allard, a 12-year employee. Department of Agriculture Food “Orange Shirt Day,” in honor of cal assessment. Developed and sory isues, represent CORA and He said even though they have a Distribution Program on Indian boarding school survivors. implemented a Forest Adaptation the tribe on Great Lakes environ- small staff and small budget, they Reservations (FDPIR), and costs Inland Fish and Wildlife Planning and Practices Training mental committees and partici- have developed significant fish from $7,971 in January for food Department (IFWD) in Feb. 2013 with 26 participants pate on grant review teams and culture capabilities, opportunities products to $84,183 in August. The department’s mission from the USFS, MDNR, Sault invasive species projects, among and assets since 1987. USDA program highlights of is to protect and enhance hunting, Tribe, USNPS, tribes and private others. Since 1991 the hatchery 2013 include: Congressman Dan fishing, trapping and gathering forest management consultants. Licenses/operations statistics See “Semi-annual,” Page 7 Benishek toured the USDA building, USDA donation of out of date product to Salvation Army, master canning program, USDA Vote Kim GraVelle for Unit 1 receives high rating on the FDPIR Food and Healthy Living index My name is Kim Gravelle. I was born and raised on Sugar Island. I am the daughter of and significant increase in tribal Carol and McGee Smith and Billy Sams. My great grandparents are Angus and Mary USDA participation. Jane McCoy and Paul and Mary Leask. ACFS – Direct Services I worked for the BIA for 31 years and am now retired. I have always been active in the Direct Services to tribal mem- tribal and local community. bers and their families includes: Native Employment Works, Low As a Unit I representative, I will work to increase the Elder and Funeral Funds. We Income Home Energy Assistance need to work on removing the income guidelines for our Funeral Fund. We can ac- Program, Elder Heating, Tribal complish this by putting a percentage of our gaming profits into these programs. Emergency Assistance program, Kewadin Employee Assistance We need to assist our young people with programs such as: parenting, budgeting, Program, Community Services employment and anger management. I would also like to see a mentor program be- Block Grant, SSF program to tween elders and tribal youth. Our elders have so much to share. assist with burial expenses, Child Care Development Fund, Housing We need to work on pulling our tribe out of debt in order to protect our resources for future generations. and USDA. I feel I would be an asset Direct Services program I also believe if you serve on a board you should attend meetings. If you haven’t to the tribal board because highlights from 2013 include: prepared yourself for the meeting the issue shouldn’t’ be tabled, you should abstain of the considerable train- Continued collaboration with because you haven’t done your homework. tribal housing to assist homeless ing and experience gained or members living in substandard during my employment conditions. Amended the Native What I have to offer — and committees I have Employment Works program to served on. assist non-Native parents of tribal ExpEriEncE/Training: • Retired after 31 years with BIA /DOI children with services to obtain • Tribal Constitutional Training • Volunteer at the VFW My commitment is to be a or sustain employment. Increased • Tribal Elections Training commiTTEEs i HavE sErvEd on: fair and impartial board focus on social media outlets to • Basic Indian Law • Title IX Indian Education Program member. I will use com- keep membership informed of • Ethics Training • Sugar Island Historical Preservation mon sense and honesty program updates and availability of services was implemented. • Tribal Enrollment Training Society and will work hard for ACFS – Child Placement • Freedom of Information and Privacy Act • Chippewa County Red Cross each community member. Tribal Binogii Placement • Supervisor Management Skills and • Sault Tribe Wellness Committee If you have any questions Agency Services include fos- Techniques • Native American Retention Task Force or comments please con- ter care, foster home licensing • Dale Carnegie Course • LSSU Native Conference Committee tact me at (906) 632-1944 and adoption services. Some of • Records Management • Combined Federal Campaign or kkgravelle@yahoo. the highlights of this program • American Genealogy • Constitution Convention Committee com. Thank you. include: Became a member of the Sault Tribe Family Preservation This ad is endorsed by Kim Gravelle April 18, 2014 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News Page 7 Seminar offers help with raising today’s teens By Rick Smith Ignace, “The discussion we had gauge interest in such a project. Casino, the Mackinac County the drug paraphernalia young It seems a scary proposi- was on the rise of drugs not “Just as we thought,” Frosland Round Table and Hiawatha people use that appear as harm- tion to raise teenagers in the only in our area but in outlying observed, “there was a big inter- Behavioral Health. For more less everyday items. Fro-sland world we live in today. That’s areas,” she noted. “Currently the est within our local agencies to information, see the announce- gave one example, “We would where the Parental Support and stress of teens which turns them come together and get the tools ment on this page. look at it and think ‘Oh, its just Awareness Committee comes in to suicide is another thing we out there for parents.” “I feel if we can reach even a pen,’ but in reality it is a pipe to help guide parents and other hear a lot about.” Organizations involved in a one parent who can learn the used to smoke drugs.” Speakers folks who care for young people Discussions yielded ques- Parental Support and Awareness tools, it may save one child from from the state and local city through the hazardous maze of tions of training for parents and function at Kewadin Shores possible suicide, drug use, over- police will be on hand to show their daily lives. guardians to help spread aware- Casino in St. Ignace on May dose or possible prey to cyber such paraphernalia. The idea for the committee ness about the signs and symp- 7, 6-8 p.m., include Mackinac issues, this would be rewarding “Our goal is to give parents rose from meetings between toms of drug abuse and suicide Straits Health System, the not only for us but our com- the tools to prevent and identify Sault Tribe Community Health plus giving parents tools to mon- tribe’s Community Health ser- munities,” Frosland noted. She any problems before they get to staff and representatives from itor their younsters’ online activ- vices, Michgian and St. Ignace noted, at times, any parent can far,” Frosland explained. “We other organizations, accord- ities. Frosland indicated Wendy police departments, Families feel lost when it comes to rais- want this to be a comfortable ing to Wendy Frosland, a reg- Frush, chief nursing officer with Against Narcotics, the Lucas ing children today. Kids have and non-threatening environ- istered nurse with the tribe’s Mackinac Straits Hospital, sent Izzard Foundation for Teens their own lingo along with slang ment for parents to feel at ease Community Health staff in St. an inquiry to local officials to Foundation, Kewadin Shores names for drugs. And there is to learn.” Wequayoc Cemetery Planning Project update month. Met with various elders’ so that we get the broadest pos- pate. Once the sessions conclude ment sessions. Your voice is subcommittees to discuss the sible set of ideas from which to and the input gathered, compiled very important in this process project and enlist their assis- develop Wequayoc’s vision, pol- and analyzed, a series of recom- and will help us develop a plan tance for the coming community icies, procedures and ordinances. mendations will be created to with supporting policies and visioning and engagement ses- We should have three commu- help in forming policies, pro- procedures which works for our sions, I hope to meet with every nity coordinators on board very cedures and ordinances for the members. subcommittee by early May. soon. Once these people are in cemetery. A formal report docu- If you have any questions, The discussions with the place, we will begin scheduling menting the entire project will or would like to share your elders are ones where I intro- the visioning and engagement be created, allowing the tribe to thoughts privately with me duce the project, explain what sessions, dates and locations will use this project as a template for regarding Wequayoc, please we are doing and why. I answer be published as soon as possible. future community-driven efforts. contact me at (734) 904-3210 or any questions they have and These sessions will be open to Please participate in the com- [email protected]. Chi then ask them for help in two all members who wish to partici- munity visioning and engage- miigwetch. specific areas — 1) Personally participating in the visioning and engagement sessions, shar- Vote Malloy ing their thinking and their voice to this process. And 2) inviting Sault Tribe Unit 1 Representative By Alan Barr other tribal members to par- Aanii, I have been busy ticipate in this process. It is so Aaniin! Boozhoo! My name is Diedrie (DJ) Malloy and on the Wequayoc Cemetery important that we have as many I am once again asking for your vote for Unit 1 Board of Directors. Planning Project over the past members as possible participate I am your Representative with a seat in Unit 1 since 2010. Semi-annual department reports I have always performed my duties and responsibilities in the spirit From, “Semi-annual,” page 6 Private property the program of true representation for all tribal members. I have pushed hard for operations has stocked 9.4 million uses includes a 200 acre pond for policy reform. And most importantly, I have always taken responsibility walleye fingerlings, an average fall fingerlings, a ten-, four- and for my actions. I have always maintained that I am one of you, not of 413,000 a year in the Great five-acre pond and six additional above you. I bring your voice, not an ego, to the board table. I have Lakes. Since 2007 the program ponds ranging from two to six stood firm in the belief that this government belongs to our people; not has also stocked 4.5 million fin- acres. the board. I believe in leading by example. gerlings, an average of 643,000 Gorenflo said from 2005 per year in the Great Lakes. through 2013 walleye fingerling I have kept my promises. I cut my wages by 10%, with those There were also 294,000 stocked sales on average have generated funds staying in the tribal system and continuing to help our tribe. I in selected inland waters. $43,489 a year. donate another 25% of my wages to tribal citizens who are in need. I Fish culture ponds include Additional updates for tribal pushed for and obtained videotaping of board meetings and allowing three on tribal owned property, departments presenting their any member with internet access to watch live at home on their com- a 30 acre, one five acre and a semi-annual reports will be pre- puters. I have stood fast for employee’s rights and fought hard new five acre pond to be built sented in the May issue of Win for their fair treatment. this year with USDA funding. Awenen Nisitotung.

What have we accomplished I have been your voice at the board table and have presented legislation and advocated for a substantial reduction in board wages, Right of Recall and Removal, Constitutional Reforms, the right for our citizens to have standing in Tribal Court, Employee Rights and Fair Wages, just to name a few. I have taken a stand for our Treaty Rights, and environmental protection of our lands and waters.

Building a nation for generations Everyone knows where we have been; we must pay attention to where we are going! While it is important to remember the mistakes made in our past, we must move beyond them to build a strong nation our children can our ancestors can be proud of. With your help, and with your vote, this can and will happen.

I respectfully ask for your support Ballots for the Primary Election will be mailed on May 1st. Please take the time to vote and return your ballot as soon as possible to make sure your voice is counted in this election. When you vote for Malloy, you vote for: • Funding critical medical • Fair wages & employment laws • Increased Elder Services services • Constitutional reform funding • Rural programming • Election code reform • Balanced budgeting • Employee rights • Lower board wages • Protection of Treaty Rights Providing a VOICE to all Sault Tribe Citizens! Please vote Malloy for your Unit 1 Representative Contact [email protected] OR CALL 906-440-8535 with your questions This ad is endorsed by DJ Malloy. Page 8 National News April 18, 2014 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Film project gains momentum, still needs help By Rick Smith deduction purposes. champion of the Anishinaabe, translation work for many indig- Folks may also follow develop- This story is a follow-up to the Dozens of mostly young pro- Andrea Landry. Though the script enous languages around the world ments on Facebook, search for March 21 Win Awenen Nisitotung fessionals are involved in the has been translated into a dozen as well as global mainstream lan- This Is Who I Am and on Twitter feature on page 8 about Sault project, including the prominent languages, help is still sought with guages. at indigenous_film. Tribe members involved in an independent film project with a premiere planned at a session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. At press time on the initial story, the project had yet to be named. Since then, the film was given the working title of This Is Who I Am. An independent film project designed to generate understanding among U.N. officials about the importance of Anishinaabemowin to Ojibwe people and to inspire more indigenous youth to take pride and responsibility in their ancestral legacy is making progress, but still badly in need of support. Sault Tribe member Kalvin Hartwig, a co-producer of the film, is inviting fellow members and any interested components of the tribe to become involved. “We have official support from the Global Indigenous Youth Caucus, the body recognized by the U.N. to represent Indigenous youth as a partner organization,” Hartwig noted. “I’m also reach- ing out to the Sault Tribe and Kewadin Casinos as potential sponsors. I’d love to have home support as our first Native insti- tutions to do so, which I hope would inspire other tribes and First Nations to sponsor us as well.” Those interested in learning more about how they can help fund the project can log on to igg. me/at/this-is-who-I-am or visit www.indiegogo.com and enter This Is Who I Am in the search bar at the top of the home page. Once on the page, visitors will see Hartwig and a couple of his colleagues on the project explain the situation in much more detail. The project partners are using the crowdfunding website indiegogo to raise $19,600 by midnight on April 30, so those interested should visit soon. The project will still receive all funds raised if the goal is not met. According to the project’s page, donations come with multi-level incentives and will pay for pre-product, production and post-production costs. Donors may also send checks to the Endangered Language Alliance, This Is Who I Am Youth Film Project, 3 West 18th Street, Floor 6, New York, NY 10011. Hartwig indicated donors should leave their return address on the envelope so that the Endangered Language Alliance can send them a receipt useable for U.S. tax-

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April 18, 2014 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Regional News Page 9 Mattson, Spence take ACFS case aide positions By Brenda Austin finish her degree and become them I wouldn’t be who I am Terri Mattson was hired recent- a caseworker for ACFS. “It’s a today.” ly by ACFS as a case aide for great opportunity to be here,” ACFS provides human their Kincheloe office. she said. “I’m looking forward services for members of the She began her employment in to many successful years at Sault Tribe and has three pri- February and supervises visita- ACFS while working towards mary components within their tions between children in tribal becoming a caseworker.” department— Child Placement, foster care and their parents. She Spence said she is also con- Advocacy Resources and Direct also provides transportation for sidering becoming a tribal foster Services. the children to and from visits care provider. “I never knew fos- Direct Services provides and when requested takes clients tering a child or children could direct assistance to tribal mem- to and from medical appoint- be so rewarding, and I plan on bers experiencing financial ments. doing so in the future,” she said. and other difficulties. Child Mattson’s supervisor, Teri Spence previously worked Placement focuses on safety, Romano, said, “Terri is a wel- for the tribe as a cage cashier at permanency and well being in come addition to the ACFS team. Kewadin Casino in St. Ignace each program area of the Child Her role is very important to while attending college. Placement component, includ- caseworkers as well as the fami- She has a three-year old son, ing Adult Protective Services. lies. She takes pride in helping Landon and parents Marcia and The Advocacy Resource Center our families and we are glad to Terri Mattson, left, and Katie Spence, new Sault Tribe ACFS case aides. Gale Spence. She said, “I am provides supportive services have her on our team.” activities. reviewing open jobs on the Sault extremely grateful to have such that meet the needs of victims of Mattson is a 1996 graduate of Spence said she became aware Tribe website. Her future plans loving wonderful parents who crime in a culturally competent Sault Area High School and holds of the case aide position by include returning to school to never stop giving, and without manner. a clinical medical assistant diploma from Brookline Technical College in Mesa, Arizona. Mattson resided in Phoenix, Ariz., from 2005 to 2011, when she moved back to the Sault Area Re-elect Debra-Ann Pine and went to work for the tribal health center as a health assistant No one person does it alone, governing our tribe is a team effort. for a year. One of the most difficult things about this job is knowing when to In addition to her time working at the health center, Mattson also throw down and fight. BCBS took advantage of our tribe and the ran a home daycare and worked board of 2011/2012 decided to fight back. I am proud to say the case as a teacher aid before starting was recently valued at One Million dollars by a her family. A stay at home mom for many years, she said she court-mandated case evaluation process. enjoys working with children and (This is not a settlement amount, merely what the case is worth.) likes to help people. She has two boys, Wyatt, 13, and Isaac, who is eight. Indian Health Service (IHS) failed to pay all of the contract support Mattson enjoys time with her cost owed to us for 2006-09. As part of the 2011/2012 board, boys and family, saving precious we decided to fight back. I am proud to say we recently accepted a memories by scrap booking and loves to fish and camp. Her par- settlement in the amount of 1.3 Million dollars. Shagi ndizhinikaaz. Bawating ents are Robert and Kathy Moiles That is money back into our health care system. indoonjibaa. Nimkii doodem. of the Sault and the late Frank Scott. Working diligently for our tribe in the following: ACFS hired Katie Spence recently as a caseworker aide. Housing Commission Her primary responsibility is to facilitate supervised visits Gaming Authority between children placed in tribal foster care and their parents. Gaming Commission Spence is a 2007 graduate of JKL Fiduciary Pickford High School and attended North Central College and Bay Headstart Advisory Mills Community College where she studied medical terminology In support of and business. She also earned a Language & Cultural preservation. Certified Nurses Assistant certificate and worked at Tendercare in Sault Ste. Marie for a short while caring for terminally ill patients I respectfully ask for your support. providing basic hygiene services and helping them with daily

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Call Gary (Sault Tribe Member!) at (906) 450-7675 AvAilAble Where YOu live Page 10 News April 18, 2014 • Win Awenen Nisitotung DOI issues land trust definition, senators introduce bill hailed as a “clean Carcieri fix” By Rick Smith Court justices at the time. as stated in the act. Tompkins tribes that are federally recog- amend the Indian Reorganization The chief legal official of the The question posed serious pointed out that the IRA does not nized at the time of acquisition.” Act to “reaffirm the authority” U.S. Department of the Interior consequences for Indian Country, require the agency to determine Tompkin’s definition is viewed of the Secretary of the Interior to and members the U.S. Senate especially in the areas of gaming “whether a tribe was ‘recognized’ by many as a solution to the take land into trust for American recently took measures for the operations and tribal sovereignty in 1934; a tribe need only be ‘rec- dilemma, but likely a temporary Indian tribes. department to continue tak- for many tribes with little land ognized’ at the time the statute is remedy that could be scuttled by Leaders of the National ing land into trust on behalf of holdings. Since then, many have applied,” that is, when the DOI, a future presidential administra- Congress of American Indians American Indian tribes. The sought what came to be known through the Bureau of Indian tion. In addition, the DOI shares indicated they are pleased to learn U.S. Supreme Court questioned as a “Carcieri fix” by Congress Affairs, decides to take land into the view that a “clean Carcieri the committee introduced the taking land into trust for tribes to allow lands to continue to be trust. fix” enacted by Congress could legislation and anticipate work- receiving federal recognition after taken into trust for tribes recog- According to the memoran- not only permanently settle the ing with the committee to correct the Indian Reorganization Act nized after 1934. dum, Jewell issued regulations matter, but could provide an the situation and protect the sov- (IRA) of 1934 was passed. The DOI Solicitor Hilary C. governing her authority to take opportunity to improve the pro- ereignty of all American Indian questioned surfaced in rendering Tompkins issued a 26-page land into trust, which includes cess. tribes. decision in the Carcieri v. Salazar memorandum on March 12, her interpretation recognized by The U.S. Senate Committee Carcieri v. Salazar stemmed case of 2009. Specifically, the 2014, which concluded that the the DOI as eligible for the special on Indian Affairs introduced from disputes between the court’s questioned the phrase DOI intends to continue taking programs and services from the legislation on April 1 to perma- Narragansett Indian Tribe of “now under federal jurisdiction,” land into trust on behalf of tribes Bureau of Indian Affairs. “By nently resolve confusion over the Rhode Island and the State of used in describing covered tribes. recognized after 1934 to advance regulation, therefore,” the memo- issue and it is hailed as the long Rhode Island over placing 31 Some dissent on the interpretation the goals of Congress to pro- randum notes, “the department awaited “clean Carcieri fix.” The acres of land into trust and other was noted among the Supreme vide lands for American Indians only acquires land in trust for bipartisan bill, S.2188, would issues.

Elect to Unit 1 St. Onge in running for Nicholas VanAlstine Cloverland DEDICATED TO REPRESENTING ALL TRIBAL MEMBERS

Work Ethic & Experience

Promises by candidates during election season abound. I will make you very few promises, with this one exception, I will work relentlessly to promote positive growth for all tribal mem- Jason St. Onge bers. I will attend workshops, meetings, finan- By Rick Smith Sault Tribe member Jason cial reviews, committee appointments, elder St. Onge of Mackinaw Island recently announced his candidacy meetings, and member meetings above and for the District A seat on the below the bridge. I have dedicated the past de- Cloverland Electric Cooperative Board of Directors. cade to working for the tribe and wish to utilize “I’d like to be a voice for all of the people served by Cloverland,” that experience for all tribal members. said St. Onge. “Some of the rate increases in recent years have been hard to stomach, particularly to people on a fixed income.” St. Onge said he wants to pursue options to alleviate hardships for members of the utility. Cloverland’s District A encom- Culturally Centered, Educated, Independent Thinker passes southern Chippewa County and eastern Mackinac County. 4 Veterans Employment Preference Born and raised on Mackinaw Island, St. Onge holds a bache- 4 lor’s degree from the University Constitutional Reform of Michigan and indicates he is no stranger to public service. 4 Educational Opportunities Along with 15 years of operating St. Onge Latex and Groove, a 4 Preservation of Language, Culture, & Treaty Rights contract painting firm, St. Onge has served on the local school 4 Expand Our Revenue Generation Philosophy board for 14 years, serving the last three as president, plus he has 4 Balanced Decision Making 11 years on the city council and 24 years with the fire department. According to Cloverland, the utility is a non-profit operation controlled democratically by its “Together We Can Make A Difference” clients, who are considered members of the cooperative. Its three- district service area covers a large portion of the Sault Tribe service area. Each of the cooperative’s districts are represented by three directors elected by the respec- Contact me at [email protected] Paid for by the committee tive members of those districts. to elect Nick VanAlstine Each year, one director’s seat in each district opens for election to three-year terms. April 18, 2014 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News Page 11 Learning about tobacco through challenges By Rick Smith Collaborators of the Asemaa Photo by Rick Smith Seeding Program issued a pair On the left, three members of of challenges to the members of the Grand Tribal Youth Council the Grand Tribal Youth Council look over the rows of bags at a presentation in Sault Ste. of soil, seeds and starting Marie on March 31. The object pots provided to the council of the presentation and challenges members to start their proj- is to instill an understanding of ects for the tobacco grow- the differences between tobacco ing challenge. On the left, cultivation and use in American Justin Miller from AmeriCorps Indian tradition and tobacco cul- Volunteers In Service to tivated and used for commercial America and Heather Hemming purposes. of the Sault Tribe Community The youngsters heard speak- Transformation Grant Project ers Heather Hemming from assist the young ladies with the Sault Tribe Community information related to growing Transformation Grant Project, the tobacco and the associ- Justin Miller from AmeriCorps ated challenges. Volunteers In Service To America (VISTA), Keith Smith and Peggy video with a minimum running Holappa of the tribe’s Traditional time of two minutes to illustrate Medicine Program and testimony their experiences and lessons from Sault Tribe member George learned in growing the tobacco. E. Tessier IV of Newberry. Taping may begin as soon as each on traditional practices,” noted the use of commercial tobacco. prevent tobacco addiction and Henning noted the council and of the seven Youth Education Dee Eggert, administrative assis- The Asemaa Seeding Program to provide strength in resistance coordinators are relaying the chal- and Activities hubs receive tant for Youth Education and uses traditional beliefs to help against its abuse. lenge to participants of the tribe’s video cameras supplied by the Activities, who oversees pro- Youth Education and Activities Community Transformation gramming. programs across the service area. Grant. Taping concludes on Aug. The Asemaa Seeding Program Their primary task is to grow 3 and the deadline for finished founders and supporters are tobacco from supplied seeds, video submissions to the grant Donna Norkoli, Heather Henning Roy Electric Co. Inc. soil and biodegradable starter staff is Aug. 11. An award for and Jocelyn Sawasky of Sault pots incorporating traditional IndustrIal ] CommerCIal ] resIdentIal the best video is yet to be deter- Tribe Community Health, Miller American Indian customs. mined. of AmeriCorps VISTA serving Miller indicated he received All of the final videos will Elders Services, Dee Eggert, the tobacco seeds from Kris www.royelectric.us be combined into one overview Keith Smith of the Traditional LeVeque and Melvin Dunn, who video and placed online at www. Medicine Program, Deana Knauf have worked with seeds for seven up4health.org. Further, the stu- of the Inter-Tribal Council of 2901 ashmun st. (m-129) Bus. (906) 632-8878 years in Munising, as well as dents must make tobacco ties Michigan and Richard Lewis, sault ste. marie, mich. from Frank and Angel Bernard, Fax. (906) 632-4447 from their crops and bring them representing elders, members of a two elders from Harbor Springs, to the Aug. 2 youth powwow in recently formed group to prevent who were given seeds from the Newberry. women’s hand drum group in “We are very excited about Manistee, Mich. the opportunity to participate in A secondary task, the Growing a project that not only teaches Asemaa — Traditional vs. youth about one of our sacred Commercial Tobacco Video medicines but allows them to Challenge. involves creating a have an active role in passing

If you’re looking for ways to keep your kids learning this summer, visit Kids.gov, the U.S. government’s official web portal for kids. Kids.gov offers activities for kindergarteners through eighth graders and provides resources for parents and teachers. You’ll find games, art projects, videos, ideas for outdoor activities and more. Page 12 News April 18, 2014 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Snyder unveils Original Americans Foundation By Rick Smith tion of the foundation is truly across the country and, so far, franchise owner dedicating time in Washington, D.C., because Dan Snyder, the owner of theirs.” has been insisting the name stays. and resources to challenges faced the city prohibits team func- the Washington, D.C., National To phrase it mildly, the new In the letter, Snyder claimed one by tribes, “However, this founda- tions until it changes the name. Football League (NFL) fran- organization is meeting skepti- tribal chairwoman told him that tion will only contribute to the Consequently, team operations chise, commonly known as the cism and criticism from the Native Americans everywhere problems in Indian Country if it are conducted in nearby suburban Washington Redskins, recently National Congress of American fully support the name and she does not also address the very towns. announced the creation of the Indians (NCAI), many main- expressed a belief of involvement real issue of how Native people One question remains though, Washington Redskins Original stream news organizations, by God in furthering the cause. are consistently stereotyped, if Snyder now feels such empa- Americans Foundation. Snyder members of Congress and hordes Recently, over a four-month caricaturized and denigrated by thy for American Indians, why noted on the team website in of individuals and organizations period, Snyder indicated he mascot imagery and the use of doesn’t he simply change the an open letter to the “Redskin who suspect the team owner’s visited 26 American Indian the R-word slur.” The message name of the team, since so many Nation,” the team’s fan base and new found interest in helping reservations across 20 states to noted that Snyder and the founda- take offense? It seems likely he associates, that the mission of the Indian Country is more of a bribe “listen and learn first-hand about tion must first change the name is not interested in changing the foundation is to “provide mean- to curry favor rather than genu- the views, attitudes and experi- of the D.C. team to demonstrate name because of the expense ingful and measurable resources ine concern. Most view it as an ences of the tribes” and saw the actual support and partnership involved in “re-branding” the that provide genuine opportuni- attempt to calm growing discon- need for the Original Americans and to prove the creation of the team, associated trappings and ties for tribal communities. With tent over the franchise name, long Foundation. He noted that not foundation is not merely a public- merchandise. And as for the sin- open arms and determined minds, considered a racial slur. The view wanting to wait, the organiza- ity stunt. cerity of the Original Americans we will work as partners to begin of the Redskins name as an insult tion distributed over 3,000 cold- The franchise has been known Foundation — time will tell. to tackle the troubling realities to living human beings is gain- weather coats to several tribes as the Redskins since 1933. A note of irony in all of this, in facing so many tribes across our ing ground, most notably in the along with shoes for players on While it seemed largely accepted case it was missed, is that some country. Our efforts will address halls of Congress and mainstream basketball teams. He also noted by mainstream culture in those people are so accustomed to the the urgent challenges plaguing media as is support for the fran- 40 other projects are currently in days, disapproval of the name did racial slur used by the D.C. foot- Indian country based on what chise to change its name. progress. exist and began to grow. ball franchise, that it is acceptable tribal leaders tell us they need Snyder portrays the name as On March 25, the NCAI These days, the franchise is to them to give an organization most. We may have created this an honor to American Indians posted a statement on its website rated as one of the most finan- that claims to help American new organization, but the direc- endorsed by thousands of fans that it is encouraging to see the cially valuable franchises in the Indians a name that includes the NFL, reportedly worth about $1.6 slur — the Washington Redskins “Let’s keep focus where it belongs: billion. It is not actually based Original Americans Foundation. The practical business of moving our Protests against tribe in the Best Way Forward” ~Catherine Hollowell ‘Chief Wahoo’ get My grandmother & mother circa 1928, Cedarville, MI national attention “It’s not an honor, it’s a mockery.” By Rick Smith organization opened in 1992 to Just as protests against the support the cultural enrichment, National Football League’s education, health, general wel- Redskins name has been quietly fare and spirituality of American building over decades and is now Indians in the Cleveland area. getting the attention of main- As previously noted, chang- stream media, it appears decades ing attitudes among schools is of dissent over the propriety of at the core of slow progress in the name and mascot of Major discontinuing American Indians League Baseball’s Cleveland as sports mascots. However, in Indian’s may be headed in the professional sports franchises, same direction. money is probably the largest Where the main issue with the consideration since changing Redskins is the name, a deroga- mascots would involve changing tory term for American Indians, everything associated with the the primary matter protesters have teams including uniforms, field I love our tribal nation, against the Cleveland Indians is décor, all manner of merchandise our people and the sacred earth we stand on. I am the mascot, Chief Wahoo, a car- and so on. toon stereotyped characterization A photograph of one incident passionate about serving you in any way I can, and of American Indians. But protest- at the Chief Wahoo protest seems making our tribal communities stronger, healthier ers also take issue with the name to be drawing the most attention. and safer today and for all the future generations to of the team as well and want At one point during the protest, a come. I will continue to work hard to provide for the them both abolished. Euro-American Cleveland Indians welfare and prosperity of . The While scholastic officials from fan attending the season opener at our people grade schools to universities are Progressive Field faced off with perpetuation of our language and traditional ways is 906-484-6821 having second thoughts about Roche. The photo shows Roche, a constitutional responsibility that I take very their age old American Indian a healthy-looking, middle-aged Experienced Leadership seriously. I vow to ﬁght for our sovereignty and right derived mascots, with mixed Chiricahua Apache wearing his of self-governance which is under constant threat. I results, professional sports teams graying hair in classic side braids, • Tribal Board Member have stubbornly maintained the face to face with the clean-cut will work to serve in good faith always. • Internal Audit Committee our tribe offensive tradition is an honor. sports fan wearing a scrawny, Small groups of protesters faux warbonnet, red face paint • Tax Commission have been gathering for over 40 resembling the team’s mascot and • Gaming Commission Re-Elect years at the entrance to the team’s a sweatshirt festooned with imag- home field, Progressive Field in ery and words relating to the team • Gaming Authority Cleveland, Ohio, during the sea- and American Indian stereotypes. • Wequayoc Committee son opener games. According to According to accounts, the fan • Lands Use Committee reports, Robert Roche, the execu- was trying to convince Roche that Catherine tive director of the American American Indians are honored • Ad Hoc Health Committee Indian Education Center in by mascot portrayals. Of course, • Constitutional Review Cleveland was once again on Roche didn’t agree with the fan’s hand for the annual protests. He assertions and it appears the • Curator, LCHA Hollowell dismissed the claim of profes- dispute eventually ended with- • Sales, Cox Communications sional sports franchises that using out any physical violence, even caricatures and names, especially though it was noted the Cleveland • Mgmt., USPS Western Region disgraceful names, of American fan became a bit excited at times. Indians as team mascots honors And for now, the irony con- Education indigenous Americans. Roche tinues as the throwback image • Bachelor Science Unit 2 countered, essentially saying it’s of Chief Wahoo lives on at ~ History, Public Administration Board of Directors not an honor, it’s a mockery. Progressive Field. The American Indian Paid for by the Campaign to Re-elect Catherine Hollowell Education Center is a non-profit www.freerice.org April 18, 2014 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Regional News Page 13 Peninsula-wide drug disposal event scheduled MARQUETTE, Mich. — The 927 W. Fair Ave., Marquette Superior Watershed Partnership • First United Methodist is hosting a one‐day pharma- Church, 601 10th Ave., ceutical collection event on April PHARMACEUTICAL COLLECTION Menominee 26, 2014 at various sites across • Sacred Heart of Jesus the Upper Peninsula. From 10 Parish, 110 W. Jewell St., a.m. to 2 p.m., U.P. residents will Keeping drugs out of our waters! Munising be able to drop off their expired • First United Methodist, 190 and unwanted medications at Saturday, April 26, 2014 N. Cedar St., Manistique sites in 18 communities. 10:00am-2:00pm • Trinity Lutheran Church, The partnership is coordi- 711 Newberry St., Newberry nating with their Earth Keeper Where: • First United Presbyterian church network to bring this Drop-off Sites in 18 communities across Church, 555 Bingham St., Sault FREE event to the public just the upper peninsula Ste. Marie as they did seven years ago. On Visit: • St. Ignace United Methodist, Earth Day 2007, the partner- www.superiorwatersheds.org/pollutionprevention 615 W. US 2, St. Ignace ship, in collaboration with this for a complete listing of collection sites. • White Pine Community unique collaboration of 10 faiths Methodist Church, 9 Tamarack and 200 churches, hosted over Free and Open to the Public St., White Pine 20 pharmaceutical collections Do you have unwanted medications • Stephenson City Hall, W. in every major U.P. city. At around your home? Help protect your 628 Samuel St., Stephenson the end of the day, over 2,000 family, community, and the environment For more information on the pounds of old and unwanted by properly disposing of them. coming collections, a list of U.P. drugs were collected, including � Items accepted: prescription and over-the-counter collection sites or to volunteer nearly $500,000 worth of narcot- medications, liquids, sharps, mercury thermometers for a collection event, please � ics. The day long event received Keep medications in original containers if possible visit www.superiorwatersheds. Funding provided by the national attention from the Michigan Department org/pollutionprevention or call of Environmental Quality’s For more information call 906-228-6095 U.S. Environmental Protection Community Pollution 228-6095, extension 11. Prevention Program Brought to you by the Superior Watershed Partnership Agency and marked the begin- The Superior Watershed ning of similar efforts by the people. to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 • Trinity Episcopal Church, Partnership is an award winning DEA and local law enforcement The partnership pharmaceu- p.m. and are completely free. 205 Montezuma, Houghton Great Lakes nonprofit organiza- posts. This year’s collection will tical collections will accept April 26, 2014 U.P. pharma- • Salvation Army Bread of tion that has set national records follow a similar process in that everything from prescriptions, ceutical collection sites Life Assistance Center, 212 for pollution prevention and the partnership is working with over-the-counter medications, • Fortune Lake Lutheran Woodward, Iron Mountain implements innovative, science- Earth Keeper congregations as narcotics, liquids and even med- Camp, 138 Fortune Lake Camp • Our Lady of Peace Catholic based programs that achieve well as the Salvation Army. ical waste like sharps and old Road, Crystal Falls Church, 108 S. Marquette, St. documented environmental, eco- “The old way of dumping mercury thermometers. People • Messiah Lutheran Church, Ironwood nomic, and educational results. pills in the toilet is no longer are encouraged to keep pills in 305 W. Magnetic, Marquette • Trinity Lutheran Church, Funding provided by the acceptable,” said Natasha Koss, original containers. • First Presbyterian Church, 414 E. Ridge St., Ishpeming Michigan Department of a program manager at the part- The partnership is also col- 819 1st Ave., Escanaba • United Methodist Church, Environmental Quality’s nership. It has been confirmed lecting liquid soaps containing • First Lutheran Church, 1212 304 N. Main, L’Anse Community Pollution Prevention when flushed down the toilet, micro plastics, tiny abrasive Minneapolis Ave., Gladstone • Grace United Methodist, Program. pharmaceuticals cause reproduc- pieces of plastic also not filtered tive and developmental problems out by water treatment plants. in aquatic wildlife. A recent Studies show these micro plas- study in Milwaukee off the coast tics, or beads, can be ingested by of Lake Michigan, confirmed Great Lakes fish. the presence of antibiotics and Another goal of the project other drugs in waters miles from is to make sure there’s an easily the effluent of the wastewater accessible drop off box in every treatment plant, suggesting these U.P. county. “These collections compounds aren’t breaking down are an excellent opportunity for as scientists initially expected. the partnership to raise public Not only is it a water quality awareness through direct citizen issue, it’s also a law enforce- action,” said Koss. “One of the ment issue which is why throw- roles of the partnership is to ing them in the trash is also educate the public on current discouraged. Drugs like narcot- and emerging environmental ics thrown away in the trash can issues facing our region. The get in the hands of the wrong April 26 collections will be open Dear Unit 4 Members: I was born, raised my family and have lived in Unit 4 all my life. I have made a career out of working with our people. Early on when I worked for the tribe’s ACFS Call for artists! program, I saw the need to prioritize the expansion of services to Unit 4 based on Adult Michigan artists with disabilities have a chance to win $500 and have their work displayed in the Grand Rapids Art Museum identified needs. It is my job to make sure our unit shares fully in the services of- (GRAM) and entered in ArtPrize 2013 – thanks to the Legacy Trust fered by our tribe — you deserves no less. Award Collection (LTAC). Artists must register with LTAC by Thursday, May 8 to be consid- I want to make sure as new funding, grants or revenue becomes available, that our ered for the 2014 competition. unit gets its fair share. Sponsored by Grand Rapids-based firm Legacy Trust, the LTAC takes place this year in the GRAM on May 21-22. A private reception Earning your VOTE involves advocating for you by being a full time board member for all artists, judges and LTAC supporters is scheduled on Wednesday evening, May 21. The public will have a chance to view and vote on attending; board meetings, board workshops, financials reviews, Gaming Commis- the art on Thursday, May 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the GRAM in sion & Gaming Authority meetings and several internal committees within the tribe. downtown Grand Rapids. Winning artists will be announced by May 26 and their work dis- Our time is finally here, now is not the time to Rest! Now is the time to make sure played during ArtPrize at DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids. Artists from all genres are invited to participate in the competition. strong and persistent board members are seated to ensure that members benefit. I All artists must submit an artist registration to Legacy Trust by May want to continue to make sure that Unit 4 shares in the expansion of the tribe. 8. All artwork must be completed and available for showing in Grand Rapids by May 12. From my heart, I would like to Thank You, the Unit 4 members, for allowing me to For more information, visit us at www.legacygr.com. serve and represent you. I will continue to work hard to represent your needs. I need and would appreciate your support. Visit DHS.gov Thank you, Denise Chase

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Lincoln Davis Walter was born to Jenny and Jason Walter of Traverse City, Mich., on March 18, 2014. He weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces and was 23 inches in length. He joins his brother Brock at home. Grandparents are Victor and SueEllen Walter of Traverse City, Jerry and Edie Reno of Sault Ste. Marie. Great-grandfather is Robert Reno of Sault Ste. Marie.

Winter please begone!

Photo courtesy of JKL Anishnaabe Grant School Mrs. Menard’s and Mrs. Metivier’s eighth grade writers, Griffin Zajkowski, Morgaine Brennan and Sydnie Dumas, took first, seccond and third places writing essays on the subject of “my personal Michian hero,” sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance. Griffin has the opportunity to compete at state level for top prizes of $1,000. Employee snapshot about a problem. This may be boring for some (except accountants) but I also enjoy when I balance my statement at the end of the month. It’s always nice when the revenues and expenses balance each other out. What is her job? — My main responsibilities are to process the hard- ware/software maintenance renewals, Kronos timekeeping for the MIS/ Telecommunication staff, processing the bills for payment and backup for the helpdesk operator. These bills include all phone related expenses for the entire organization. I then have to bill these expenses out to the departments on a monthly basis. I also do all the ordering and setup of the new cellular devices. Currently the tribe Name: Becky Goodman maintains over 350 cellular phones. Department: Management Information Systems Bio — I was born in Kincheloe, Mich., at the Position: Administrative assistant Air Force base. My family then relocated to Illinois Years at job: 20 until I was six. We then moved to Westland (near Detroit) until the big move to Sault Ste. Marie when Photo by John Shibley What she likes best about her job — I really I was 16. I reside in Rudyard, Mich., with my hus- A 12-foot snowman effigy, dubbed Mr. Polar Vortex this year, goes up enjoy getting to talk with the different team mem- band, Dean, and our two daughters, Kaitlyn, 14, and bers throughout the tribe. There are several that I’ve in smoke during the annual Lake Superior State University snowman- Kylie, 9. I enjoy spending time with my family and burning to welcome spring. The ceremony took place on March 21 in worked with for years so we have a good rapport friends, camping and reading. that makes the job fun even though they are calling Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., and has been going on since 1971. The snowman was to be torched the day before, when spring officially arrived in the northern hemisphere, but Mother Nature had other plans. University officials deemed it prudent to delay the burn due to high winds. A few Canning classes offered hundred students, faculty and staff attended the event, enjoying spring daffodils handed out of big buckets and munching on freshly grilled hot dogs.

Canning class at the Sault Tribe USDA kitchen — Pam Perry (front), left to right are Rita Vassar, Annette King, Elizabeth Young (sitting), Barbara Parr, Marie Carter, Terry Perry, Maggie Merchberger, Vicki Merchberger and Nate LaCost’s elk last fall, taken out west with bow and arrow at 18 Kim Delong. yards. Lucky hunter! Mr. LaCost drew an elk tag again this year. April 18, 2014 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Kewadin Casinos Page 15 Kewadin Sault’s Team Member of the Year Wade Thibert of Kewadin of customers after a show,” Wade his peers and appreciated by the Casino Entertainment was select- said when asked about the most clients and external customers ed as the Team Member of the rewarding part of his job. “I’m he works with because of his Year at Kewadin Sault Ste. Marie. happy and thankful to work with thorough knowledge of the job He was chosen by peers for such respectful co-workers who and the way he treats others.” Co- this award and received a per- recognize the time and effort all workers of Wade say more of the sonal plaque; $200, entertainment of us put in.” same about Wade. According to tickets, dinner and a hotel stay Wade treats customers and fel- others who work with Wade, he along with an inscription on a low team members with respect is a very positive person, efficient plaque in each casino. and dignity and is a great asset and thorough in his work and fin- Wade has worked at Kewadin to this casino. “He is well known ishes jobs in a timely manner. since 2010, working in the throughout the casino for his Kewadin Casinos, with Banquets Department before find- hard work and energy,” said Russ sites in Sault Ste. Marie, St. ing his way to entertainment. He McKerchie, entertainment man- Ignace, Hessel, Manistique and and his girlfriend, Andrea, have a ager and Wade’s supervisor. “He Christmas, has been in operation beautiful six-month old daughter. is always courteous and helpful for 27 years and employs approx- “I love seeing the smiles on faces to others, highly respected by imately 1,000 team members. Trace Adkins performing in July Grammy-nominated member of the Grand Ole Opry, Trace Adkins, is performing at Kewadin Casinos DreamMakers Theater on Sunday, July 13 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $68.50 and $58.50 and went Kewadin Casinos Sault Ste. Marie Team Member of the Year, Wade on sale on April 4. Thibert (second from left) with (left to right) Alan Bouschor, marketing Adkins’ trademark baritone has powered count- director; Tony Goetz, COO; and Russ McKerchie, entertainment man- less hits to the top of the charts and sold over ager. 10 million albums, cumulatively. The country music super star is a TV personality, actor, author, spokesman for the Wounded Warrior Program and the American Red Cross, for whom he raised over Davis, Phillips, get $1.5 million dollars as winner of NBC’s All-Star Celebrity Apprentice. As a dedicated supporter of the troops, Adkins has performed seven USO kudos at the Shores tours. His autobiography, A Personal Stand: Observations and Opinions from a Freethinking Roughneck, recounts the former oil-rigger’s rise to fame, battles with personal demons and life as a father of five daughters. Adkins played a tough as nails biker in the Lincoln Lawyer (starring Matthew McConaughey), he developed and hosted GAC’s Great American Heroes and has served as host of the American Country Awards on FOX for the past four consecutive years. For ticket information, visit www.kewadin.com. St. Ignace outdoor shows coming A Monster Truck Throwdown, June 28 and end in September www.usademoderby.com Demolition Derby Figure Eight over the Labor Day Weekend, are Big Hat Rodeo “Kewadin and a three-day rodeo are in store as follows: Stampede,” August 29-31 — Frank Davis (center) was the February Team Member of the Month at for visitors and community mem- Monster Truck Throwdown Gates open at 3 p.m. with show Kewadin Shores in St. Ignace. bers in St. Ignace this summer. II, June 28 — Gates open at 5 starting at 4 p.m. daily. Tickets Kewadin announced today three p.m. with pre-show pit party from are as follows: three-day pass Frank Davis was the February Team Member of the Month at summer outdoor shows – includ- 5:30-6:30 p.m., show starts at 7 $30 and includes $20 in Kewadin Team Member of the Month at Kewadin Shores in St. Ignace. ing a three-day rodeo – will begin p.m., tickets $18.50 and includes Credits, one-day pass $12.50 and Kewadin Shores in St. Ignace. She started working at the casino on June 28. $10 in Kewadin Credits. Children includes $5 in Kewadin Credits. Frank started working at Kewadin in 2010 and is currently a pit “We had an overwhelm- 12 and under $5. Children 12 and under three-day in 1995 as a housekeeper and cur- boss. Prior to her time as a pit ing turnout at our first outdoor www.MonsterTruckThrowdown. pass $10 and one-day pass $5. rently works in the Maintenance boss, Shelly worked at the front Department. He and his wife, desk and as a gaming dealer. “I Monster Truck Throwdown last com www.bighatrodeo.com April, have two children and really like seeing the customers year,” said Steve Sprecker, St. USA Demolition Derby “Day Tickets to all three shows live in St. Ignace. “The most enjoy themselves,” she said after Ignace casino manager. “Not only of Destruction”, Aug. 2 — Gates are on sale now at the Kewadin rewarding part of my job is help- receiving the award. Shelly lives that, we had many requests to open at 6:30 p.m. and show starts Casinos DreamMakers Theater bring them back. So, we are, and at 8 p.m., tickets $18.50 and ing internal customers,” he said. in St. Ignace with her husband, Box office, the St. Ignace Casino Congratulations, Frank! Chris, and their three children, we’re adding to the lineup.” includes $10 in Kewadin Credits. Gift Shop or at the casino’s web- The shows, which begin on Children 12 and under $5. Shelly Phillips was the January Anthony, Victoria and Zoey. page – Kewadin.com. Page 16 Walking On April 18, 2014 • Win Awenen Nisitotung JOHN J. ANDREWS JR. Gavyn Hankinson, Abel past three years. Jondrow) Roberts deceased. JONATHAN A. John J. Andrews Jr., aged 82, Hankinson and Owen Hankinson; He was a great son, grandson, Jeanne was married to Michael HACKWORTH was called home to the Lord brothers, Joseph Andrews of brother, cousin, nephew and J. Gillotte, who passed away Jonathan Alan “Hot Tub on Jan. 2, Wadsworth, Ohio, and George friend who was hardworking and April 5, 1999. Jonny” Hackworth of Sault Ste. 2014. He was (Gail) Andrews of Fairfax, Va.; dedicated. He was always ready She was a tribal elder of Marie, Mich., passed peacefully born on Aug. many nieces, nephews, great- to help anyone who needed him. the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of at his home on 11, 1931, nieces and great-nephews. The He loved the outdoors, especially Chippewa Indians and a member Jan. 15, 2014. in Hessel family would like to recog- hunting, fishing and snowmobil- of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Jon is sur- to John and nize his special and wonderful ing, and he was known for his Jeanne loved to have a beauti- vived by his Cecelia (nee friend, Debby, from Wadsworth sense of humor. ful flower garden, flowers every- dedicated Wabaganese) Walmart. He will be missed by his par- where and with her friend, Jim, mother, Ruth Andrews. Vistiation takes place on May ents, Joli Guyer of Coleraine, together they had the best toma- (nee Willis) He was a 8-9 at the Hessel Tribal Center, Minn., and Ron Gangl Jr. of toes in the Shallows. She enjoyed Hackworth full-blooded services will be on May 10 at Bovey, Minn.; a sister, Cejay going to the casino and was (Don Native American elder of Our Lady of The Snows Catholic Howat; grandparents, Cotton and always lucky. She loved fashion, Lawrence), the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Church in Hessel followed by Chick Guyer of Taconite, Minn., at the young age of 83 she was father Chippewa Indians. He graduated a traditional Native American as well as Ron (Connie) Gangl still wearing her blue jeans. She Steve Hackworth of Texas; his from Cedarville High School in internment in the Our Mission Sr. and Linda VanDoren, both of enjoyed shopping trips with her beloved little sis, Ashley Marie 1950 and joined the U.S. Army Cemetery in Hessel. Marble; great-grandmother, Joyce granddaughters and her niece. Hackworth; and girlfriend, and proudly fought for his coun- Markovich of Coleraine; numer- She enjoyed life to the fullest and Kristina McDougall. Extended try in the Korean War (1950- JAYDEN W. GANGL ous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends she loved her family with all her family members he leaves behind 1954). Jayden William Gangl, 19, and his favorite dog, Roxi. heart, she had a smile you could are his aunts and uncles, Brian and Lori Willis, Jacqueline and He retired from the B&W in died on March Funeral services took place on see from across the room. Jeff Minton, Edward Willis, Barberton, Ohio, where he was 12, 2014, in March 16, at Mary Immaculate Jeanne is survived by four Tony and Kari Willis and Dawn a welder and a pipe fitter. He Marble, Minn. Catholic Church in Coleraine. sons and their families, Mick Wilson. was hand selected by the United He was born The Rev. Arlin Talley offici- and Nancy Gillotte, Joe and He was preceded in death by States Navy to manufacture on Sept. 24, ated. Interment will be at a later Jenny Gillotte all of the Sault, his twin brother, Robert; aunt, Trident submarine missiles. John 1994, in Grand date in Lakeview Cemetery in John Gillotte of Vancouver, Debbie Willis; and grandpa, E.J. was an original charter member Rapids, Minn., Coleraine. Wash., Steve and Terri Gillotte Willis. of the Wadsworth Moose Lodge. and was an of Ishpeming, Mich.; special Jon was born Feb. 14, 1982, Mr. Andrews was preceded enrolled JEANNE F. GILLOTTE friends, Jim Jabour and Jane in Rifle, Colo., but grew up in in death by his son, John J. member of Jeanne F. Gillotte passed Smith and her family; six Sault Ste. Marie with his life- Andrews III; parents, John and the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of away on April grandchildren, Jessica, Jennifer, time friends, Jimmy Cook, Mike Cecelia Andrews; brother, James Chippewa Indians. 4, 2014, at Jonathan, Jorden, Caitlin and Hatch, Phil and Eric McKechnie, Andrews; and sisters, Patricia Jayden graduated from Hospice of the Meghan Gillotte; six great-grand- Darren “Woody” Bouschor, Andrews and Mary Willis. Greenway High School in 2013, EUP in Sault children, Cole, Jameson, Sabine, Marky McLeod, Mark Nolan, He is survived by his wife where he was a member of the Ste. Marie Emmy, Piper and Charlotte Kenny Bob Nolan, Chris Porcaro of 51 years, Beverly (nee football, hockey and baseball with her fam- Gillotte with number seven great- and Jeff Aikens. While attend- Jones) Andrews; children teams. Presently, he was in the ily by her side. grandchild due in September; ing school in Sault Ste. Marie, Twila K. Andrews-Dorner and Millwright Program at Mesabi Jeanne was several nieces and nephews and a Jon was very accomplished at John J. (Angela) Andrews IV; Range Community and Technical born on Aug. special niece, Esther Johnson. the Sault Area Career Center and grandchildren, John Michael College where he was the top 19, 1930, and She was predeceased by three won many awards for his weld- Dorner, James (Amanda Harp) student of his class. lived her entire life in the Sault brothers, William A. Roberts, ing abilities, not only locally but Hankinson, and Shauna (Dustin In addition to school and Ste. Marie, Mich. Lawrence K. Roberts, Blaine for the entire state of Michigan. McCulty) McGeorge; great- sports, Jayden owned and oper- She was the daughter of A. Roberts; and two sisters, Jon graduated in 2000 and went grandchildren, Dustin McCulty, ated Boss Construction for the William and Esther (nee Kathleen A. O’Callaghan and on to a career in sandblasting and Mildred C. Johnson. painting bridges and water towers In accordance with Jeanne’s in the Midwest. Thinking the Highest Thought and request, there will be no memo- He enjoyed life and lived it rial services A celebration of to the fullest, he was very proud Serving the Greater Good life will be held at a later date. of being Anishinaabe and was a Online condolences may be left member of the Sault Ste. Marie Judi Daley for Unit 5 Representative at www.clarkbaileynewhouse. Tribe of Chippewa Indians. He com. In memory of Jeanne, had just completed his first hand memorials may be left to the drum and was beginning to learn • Over 27 years of demonstrated leadership experience. Hospice of the EUP or Chippewa new songs and practice singing. County Animal Shelter. He always had a smile and made • Proven abilities as executive director of a non-profit sure to include everyone in all organization. he did and all his laughs. Jon AMERICAN INDIAN took part in the demolition derby • Competence in planning, developing, implementing, and yearly at the Kinross Fair, he evaluating projects and programs. INTERPRETER enjoyed snowmobiling, ice fish- POSITION AVAILABLE ing, four-wheeling, hunting, wood • Unshakable integrity in decision making. burning and carving and, most of FOR 2014 all, playing poker. NOW HIRING — Macki- Jon was his entire family’s son nac State Historic Parks, and brother. He always took time Current Professional Activities: with his cousins to talk and let Mackinaw City, Michigan them know he was there for them, Judi is presently serving as the Unit 5 Elder – Colonial Michilimacki- he was just a good young man. Committee Secretary/Treasurer. nac, has a full-time and a Services took place at the part-time summer seasonal Nigaanigiizhik Ceremonial Center She is continuing her education at Northern position available for the in Sault Ste. Marie. Michigan University where she is focusing on upcoming 2014 season to ALVA HYLO Native American Studies. Photo by Nora be an American Indian In- Alva Hylo passed on March terpreter. Low cost dormito- 5, 2014. She was born on July 2, Unit 5 members want to know and I am listening: ry housing at approximately 1941. — When will our Health Center be back in place? $96 a month is available, She was preceded in death by — What about our constitution? New one? Amendments to current constitution? pay starts at $8/ hour, 40 her parents, Jack and Emogene — Economic diversity? hours/week. Positions start (nee Shampine) Gould and neph- in early May or early June ew, Adam J. Coplien. Life-long friend of Rodney and work through Labor Hylo, loving mother of Lee Anne “I am a proud citizen of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Day (or later). Please Hylo and Dana Wesley Hylo. Indians, and I take my civic responsibilities seriously. I will do my visit our web page at www. Proud grandmother of Shannah very best to uphold the honored traditions of our ancestors. I humbly MackinacParks.com for (Joel) Falero, Jennifer Natia ask for your support in allowing me to serve our Tribe as a a complete job description Bohme, Jaclyn Shannah Hylo and representative of Unit 5. Miigwech.” — Judi Daley as well as a listing of all the Reina Lucia Chacon. Dear great- summer positions available grandmother of Maribel Hylo- Falero, Justin Bohme, Yasmine or call 231-436-4100, or E- Bohme, Franky Hylo and Oliver mail FEGANK@michigan. Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Election 2014 Jack Hylo who is on the way. gov for further information. Loving sister of Gerald Gould Paid for by Campaign to Elect Judi Daley EOE and Bonnie “the Mouse” (Gene) See “Walking On,” page 17 April 18, 2014 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Walking On Page 17 From “Walking On,” page 16 and was a member of the King Naubinway Cemetery. spending time with his family and Betty (nee Coplien. Further survived by Family Band. She was a home- friends and sharing stories around Marshall) nieces, nephews, other relatives maker who enjoyed canning, DONALD F. LEHN his kitchen table. He also loved to Johnston. and friends. baking and gardening. She will Donald Francis Lehn, 57, of travel to Michigan and had a love Mrs. Whipple Family and friends gathered be remembered as a loving wife, Rothsay, Minn., died on March 1, for all animals. was a cook at the Suminski/Weiss Funeral mother and grandmother loved by 2014, at his home surrounded by He is survived by his children, at Bob Evans Home in Milwaukee, Wisc., on all who knew her. his family under the loving care Jennifer Hams of Erhard, Minn., for 20 years March 16. In lieu of flowers, Pat is survived by her daugh- of Lakeland Hospice. and Shane Lehn of Rothsay; until retir- memorials to the family are great- ters, Mary (Dan) Reed, Sharon Visitation was conducted on grandchildren, Austin Lehn and ing in 2009. ly appreciated. (Paul) Hutchinson, Peggy March 4 at the Makinzie Hams of Breckenridge, She attended Tennyson and Lisa (Rick) Siddall, funeral home Minn.; his mother, Christina Lehn Shiloh Tabernacle Church and PATRICIA A. KING all of Manistique; sons, Patrick and a memo- of Sault St. Marie; siblings: Bob Patricia A. King, 78, of King of Gulliver, Michael (Mary) rial service (Marcy) Lehn of Breckenridge, will be greatly missed. Gulliver, Mich., passed away on King of Howell and Richard King took place on Dennis Lehn of Rothsay, Mary Surviving her are her sons, March 6, 2014, of Spooner, Wisc.; grandchil- March 5 at Lou (Mike) Faulkner of Rothsay, Daniel (Amy) Engler of at Marquette dren, Allen (Amy) Hutchinson, St. Elizabeth Dwayne (Sandy Graham) Lehn of Muskegon and Ron (Denise) General Stacy King, Ann (Dan) Phillips, Catholic Sault Ste. Marie, Larry (Michelle) Whipple of Ravenna; daughters, Hospital in Terri (Adam) Knorr, Samantha Church in Lehn of Alexandria, Minn., Mark Lori (James) Peery and Theresa Marquette, Tennyson, Alicia (Geoff) Vallier, Elizabeth, (Lisa) Lehn of Sault Ste. Marie; (Hank) Jones of Muskegon; 19 Mich. She was Christopher (Rachel) King, Minn., with brother-in-law, Jamie Lemke of grandchildren; many great-grand- born on March Audrey Hutchinson, Jesse (Brian) the Rev. Jeff Ethen officiating. Erhard; his companion, Kelly children; mother, Betty Rorlack 14, 1935, in Marks, Elizabeth Tennyson, Burial will be at St. Elizabeth Mork of Rothsay, and her chil- of Mackinaw City; brothers, Engadine, Ricky (Micci) Siddall, Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Elizabeth. dren, Miles Mudderman, Lonny Stanley (Pat) Johnston of Hulbert Mich., the King and Karlene Carey; Don was born on July 20, Mork, Jamey Mork; numerous Mich, John (Mary Kay) Johnston daughter of 24 great-grandchildren; sis- 1956 in Minneapolis, Minn., the nieces, nephews and cousins; of Petoskey; sister, Shirley Thomas and Pearl (nee Aslin) ters, Marlene (Ken) Graham son of Sylvester and Christina along with Uncle Charlie from (Wilbur) Fosmore and significant Collins. Following the death of of Brimley, Leona (Richard) (nee Kucharczyk) Lehn. He grew Canadian Island. other, Wesley Hanks. her father, she lived with and McCuaig and Cheri (Lyle) up in Minneapolis and Sault St. He was preceded in death by She was preceded in death by was raised by her aunt and uncle, Hoornstra of Sault Ste. Marie, Marie, Mich. The family moved his grandparents, Evelyn and her father, along with her brother, Josephine and Albert Vincent, and Juanita (John) Hill of Brimley to Rothsay and he graduated from Leo Lehn and John and Julia was a graduate of Engadine High and Kathy Cramer of Indiana; Rothsay High School in 1974. Kucharczyk; his father, Sylvester James Johnston. School. brother, Roland Lipponen of After high school, he received an Lehn; and sister, Julia Lehn. Visitation and services took On April 6, 1953, the for- Brimley; brother and sister-in- associate’s degree from Fergus Olson Funeral Home of Fergus place at on April 4 at the Shiloh mer Patricia A. Collins married law, Wayne and Janet King; Falls Community College and Falls handled arrangements. Tabernacle Church with Rev. Harvey H. King in Naubinway, sister-in-law, Janice King; along an auto body certificate from St. Jerry Ritter officiating. The Mich. They moved to Gulliver in with several nieces and nephews. Cloud Tech. GLORIA J. WHIPPLE Gloria Whipple Memorial Fund 1961 where they raised their fam- In addition to her parents On June 26, 1977, he married Mrs. Gloria J. Whipple, aged is established at PNC Bank to ily. Harvey preceded her in death and husband, she was preceded Kayla Lemke in Erhard, Minn. 68, passed away on April 1, 2014. help defray funeral expenses. on June 12, 2003. in death by a grandson, Steven He was employed with Smith She was born in Petoskey, Mich., Condolences may be left online at Over the years, Pat was King; and four brothers. Motors as an auto body techni- on Jan. 19, 1946, to Ralph and www.clockfunerhome.com. employed as the assistant post- Visitation and services took cian in Wahpeton until 1985 master in Naubinway, a cook at place on March 9 at the Messier- and then was self-employed in Old Deerfield, at the Gulliver Bar Broullire Funeral Home in Rothsay. LeaskSault Tribe memberNCAA Logan student athlete and lastly as an elder worker at Manistique with Father Glenn He enjoyed painting, restoring Leask, daughter of Noah and Lisa the tribal center in Manistique. Theoret officiating. cars, motorcycles, talking on the Leask, and Bishop England High Pat played the piano and guitar Burial will be in the phone, drag races and car shows, School AA varsity goalkeeper in Charleston, S.C., was named to the 2014 Taco Bell Viking Cup All-Tournament Team. Logan, a sophomore, was one of only 39 Elect players selected to the all-tournament team out of all of the 32 top-level women’s South Carolina Rita Glyptis high school soccer A to AAAA programs that participated in the tournament March 6-9, 2014, in Unit 5 Columbia, S.C. She is sought by sault tribe Board of Directors several major division I and divi- soccer career as an NCAA student sion II programs to continue her athlete in 2016. Committee thanks 16th annual Family Celebration volunteers The Family Celebration Super 8 Motel, Glen’s County Planning Committee thanks Market, Indo-China Gardens, the following businesses and M&C Water Systems, Country volunteers for their contribu- Kitchen, Little Caesar’s Pizza, tions to the 16th annual Family Wendy’s, McDonald’s, Pizza Celebration on March 17, 2014, Hut, Picture This Photography, at the Chi Mukwa Community Domino’s Pizza, Gordon Food Recreation Center in honor of Service, Total Outlook, The Parenting Awareness Month. Art Store, Penny’s Kitchen, Thanks to all who donated time Salon C, Cup of the Day, Leitz planning and organizing this Sports Center, Zorba’s, Family special event for our local fami- Video, Guido’s Pizza, Northern lies. Hospitality and O’Gorman Forward Thinking – Membership Driven Thanks to Anishnaabek Photography. Community and Family A special thank you is indebt- Honest – Dedicated – Approachable – Experienced Services, Chippewa County ed to all of the members of the Council for Youths and Family Celebration Planning Families, Eastern Upper Primary Election May 22nd General Election June 26th Committee for all of their hard Peninsula Intermediate work and dedication to the Ballots Mailed May 1st Ballots Mailed June 5th School District/Great Start event. Also, many thanks to the Collaborative, Sault Tribe vendors and participants who Housing Authority, Chi Mukwa make the event what it is. Community Recreation Center, Spending time with your fam- Sault Tribe Head Start, Sault ily is the most special time you Tribe Youth Education and Activities, board Chair Aaron can spend. Be sure to celebrate [email protected] Payment, Unit I board represen- your family every day and to make each moment count. On (906) 202-2896 tatives Debra Pine and Jennifer McLeod, Kewadin Casinos, behalf of our committee, thank P.O. Box 160, AuTrain, MI Soo Locks Boat Tours, Star you. Line Mackinac Island Ferry, — Jessica Gillotte and Rita Glyptis Endorses This Advertisement Megan Smith Page 18 Education April 18, 2014 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Free GED, adult high school classes offered By Brenda austin is free. Students can choose to these people be successful in classes in Brimley, Cedarville, There is a network of dedicat- bypass enrollment altogether and something that many of them had Newberry, Pickford, DeTour/ ed individuals and organizations when it comes time to test will given up on.” Drummond Island, St. Ignace and in the U.P. offering non-judgmen- pay $37.50 for their first attempt For those interested in alter- Engadine to anyone wishing to tal free help for adult students and $17.50 for any tests they native high school completion, take them. who would like to prepare and have to retake. “It can all be done there are small programs offered test for their G.E.D. independently,” Pages said. “But through CCSS in Kinross, The Sault Tribe has been if they would like face-to-face Cedarville and Newberry. Angela contracting with Consolidated help, enrolling in a program is G.E.D. classes are held in Kroupa–Satterlee Community School Services for the best bet. Everything is free to the Sault at JKL School and are ElEct to Unit 5 over 20 years offering tribal and them as long as they don’t have taught by Debra Gardner and community members access to to retake tests.” Denise Sweeney, both tribal free help with adult high school Pages said many students who employees. Gardner has been an completion, alternative high have earned their G.E.D. have instructor for the program almost school completion and G.E.D. gone on to college or vocational since its inception and is also preparation and testing. training. “Right now I have two a math teacher with Sault Area Tanya Pages is the Sault Ste. GED Coordinator Tanya Pages students in the certified nurses High School, and Sweeney has Marie area G.E.D. coordinator training that Michigan Works! been a tribal employee for three and an employee of CCSS. She is available, students can com- is offering in collaboration with years and also works for Brimley has office space at the tribe’s plete all their preparation work War Memorial Hospital. Those Area Schools. administration building in the online and go to an authorized two students are recent gradu- Pages teaches a G.E.D. class Sault and is available to answer testing center such as Michigan ates from the G.E.D. program. I at Michigan Works! on Monday, questions or offer assistance. Works! or the Bay Mills East have students attending Bay Mills Tuesday and Wednesdays from Students wishing to earn their Campus to test in the four con- Community College, LSSU, and 12:30 to 4 p.m. A G.E.D. pro- Aaniin! I am running for Unit 5 Board G.E.D. have a number of options. tent areas: Reasoning Through a student in Florida attending col- gram is also offered to inmates of Language Arts (reading and writ- of Directors. I am very excited to Classes begin Sept. 9 and are lege – so yes, they absolutely do Chippewa County Correctional finally be able to pursue my 15-year ing), mathematical reasoning, and ongoing through May, students go on to higher education from Facility twice a week. Pages also long dream to serve as a board social studies and science tests. can walk in and begin anytime here. We have a unique oppor- taught that program for three member for my Tribe. I have worked during that timeframe. The benefit of enrolling tunity to step in where basically years before accepting her current for our Tribe for 13 years from front There is also an internet based through the tribe’s G.E.D. pro- a void was left by the traditional position as coordinator. line worker to management \ super- option, as long as internet access gram is the first round of testing education system and to help CCSS also offers free G.E.D. visor. My goals and hopes are to get our younger generations involved and excited about the well being of Pavalt earns Child Development Associate credential our Tribe. I cannot and will not make Dana Pavlat part-time aide working dren are interested in and ask and they are comfortable with the empty promises just to get a vote. successfully com- mainly in the classroom open ended questions to expand staff and the classroom.” I can only promise I will work hard pleted the coursework for youngsters from 3 their vocabulary. I love coming Pavlat indicated she is also if elected, listen to Tribal Members and assessment to to 5 years old before to work everyday, it puts a smile grateful to the Child Care Center input, and keep my integrity by recently earn her becoming a full-time on my face seeing the children’s staff, who make it enjoyable to always being honest. Let’s make a Child Development aide working with tod- faces everyday and hearing the work with them every day. change together! Miigwech. Associate credential. dlers. things they say as soon as you She married Joe Pavlat two See my Facebook for more information: This makes six Child In the course of earn- walk into the building. I love that years ago, together they have a 5- “Vote for Angela Kroupa – Satterlee Unit 5” Care Center aides ing the credential, Pavlat I work with the children everyday year-old daughter named Danika. This ad is endorsed by Angela Kroupa-Satterlee whose credentials took two classes through meet or exceed the Bay Mills Community national standards College. Once she suc- of the Council for Professional cessfully completed the classes, Recognition. Pavlat started work- she was observed in the class- Sault tribe Guide ing with the Early Childhood room by an advisor. “During Education Program as a part- this process, I have learned new All Voices Count time aide in Early Head Start in activities to do with the children,” 2010. Afterwards, she was hired she noted. “I have learned to get as a full-time aide at the Child down to their level and see the Care Center. She left the center things they see. I have learned Productive and thought provoking conversation intended for a while and came back as a to sit back and see what the chil- to help members and our tribe. All opinions are valued. ELECT BOYD SNYDER Topics include UNIT 5 Current Events, History, Culture and Politics SaULT TRIBE BOaRD Of DIRECTORS • Since 2008 • 1300 + members Make the • Operated by a caring Right Choice and concerned group of ... members. Let Boyd Be • Respectfully maintained discussions Your Voice

To request membership on STG, email us at: [email protected] ✔ Past President Title IX You will be contacted with a link within 48 hours. ✔ Former Tribal Commercial Fisherman ✔ Present Unit V Elder Board Mmeber Administrators: Robert Stearns, Angie Declue and Dr. Kevin Leonard. ✔ Present Elder Advisory Board Member Treasurer Steve Causley. Founded by Nathan Wright. ✔ Present Enrollment Committee Member ✔ Past Board of Realtors President Find us on Facebook or http://saulttribeguide.com/ ✔ Small Business Owner 30-plus Years Thanks to the members of STG who sponsored this ad. Paid for by the committee to elect Boud Snyder Unit V. April 18, 2014 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Education Page 19 Second graders perform service-learning project Chrissy Duhoski, Laurie ting up, welcoming guests, taking Jarvie, and Kara VanderMeer’s donations and cleaning up after- second grade classes at JKL wards. Family Movie Night took Bahweting School participated in place on March 11 and raised a service-learning project to ben- $150. Additionally, several hun- efit the Chippewa County Animal dred dollars worth of items were Shelter in Sault Ste. Marie. donated for the shelter. Service-learning is a teaching On March 18, the three classes method that engages students in took a trip to Walmart, where community service projects that they shopped for shelter sup- are tied back to classroom les- plies with the funds they raised. sons. Students practiced math skills by Family Movie Night is an creating and following a budget annual event where the second during this trip. After the shop- grade classes team up to host ping trip, the students visited the a movie night as a fundraiser. Chippewa County Animal Shelter, Using monetary donations, stu- where they presented their dona- dents shop for supplies and pres- tions and received a tour of the ent their donations to the animal facility. shelter. A special thanks to Tractor During the event, the second Supply for several boxes of dona- JKL Bahweting second graders, Hallie LaBonte, Taryn Pratt, Marina and Abigael Church while shopping for graders and families volunteered tions to the project. the county animal shelter. for various roles, including set- Head Start closes first peer-to-peer collaboration By Amie Lawson and Corrie shaving cream and corn starch developing peers with students their field trip and would have Rath and making many special projects who have special needs. Research many discussions throughout the March 14 marked the close for their parents and reading and has demonstrated that all children week about what they did with of the first annual peer-to-peer sharing various songs. benefit from programs such as their new friends. The group of collaboration between the Sault The students celebrated St. this. The peers grow in responsi- children could not wait until the Tribe Head Start and the Sault Patrick’s Day and the hopeful bility and understanding of people next time they were able to be the Area public schools. Throughout arrival of spring – at the Chi with differences. The children “little teachers.” the course of the school year, Ms. Mukwa Community Recreation with special needs grow in sev- Both programs greatly gained Amie’s class from Sault Tribe Center. The children were able to eral developmental areas focused knowledge and social skills by Head Start traveled by bus to complete crafts, participate in fun on play and socialization. This, in interacting together. We are hop- Lincoln Elementary School to activities and get some energy out turn, leads to increased skills and ing to continue this peer-to-peer join the Early Childhood Program in the big gym. preparation required later on in collaboration again next year. for a day of stories, activities and This collaborative program is school and adulthood. fun snacks. Some activities the designed to increase socialization, Many of Ms. Amie’s students Right: Sault Tribe Head Start and children did were building snow- play skills and communication in would go home and tell their Sault area public schools children men indoors, making snow with the classroom by pairing typically parents what fun they had on playing at the Chi Mukwa Center. Page 20 Health April 18, 2014 • Win Awenen Nisitotung St. Ignace health center drastically cuts operating costs By Brenda Austin tronically, including personnel About six months ago the files, DVs, budget tracking, etc. clinic manager at the St. Ignace Very few documents are printed. Health Center, Cheryl LaPlaunt They are also cutting up old and was so inspired by what another outdated documents (not includ- co-worker had accomplished by ing patient or budget information) cutting costs within his depart- to make note pads. Spending on ment that she went back to the office materials has decreased health center and started her own dramatically due to everyone research into cost saving mea- being more aware of the mate- sures. rials they are using on a daily And now she says that with the basis. LaPlaunt also reviewed all money the clinic is saving, they internet, phone and mileage state- could potentially ad more services ments for errors and got them and save positions. “It started corrected. She removed phone with Chairman Aaron Payment at connections in offices and other the first program manager meet- areas that were not being used ing, he inspired all of us to find and worked with the tribe’s MIS ways to cut costs and told us that Department to disconnect fax Purchasing Director Brad Pringle connections and internet access had something to say. Brad spoke to computers that were dormant. to the group and told us how he She said they no longer fax, but was able to save $20,000 by look- St. Ignace Health Center clinic manager Cheryl LaPlaunt (L) with one of the paper bins she purchased, and instead scan and email. ing at just one paper product used Crystal McGrath (R) in Billing with a small desktop trash container that is emptied once a week. By reviewing and making changes to her phone bill she was in one casino and how he was of their larger cans that would be could implement them. “Now makes phone calls to let patients able to save about $900 a month able to save money by making emptied once a week on Fridays. over three-quarters of the team know their new glasses are in in just that one area. And she said changes in the way the paper was Staff who were interested in mak- at the clinic is totally on board,” instead of sending out postcards, they are still looking at ways to purchased. I thought wow that’s ing the switch were asked to hand she said. “We are saving a lot on saving on both paper and postage. cut more. “I am eager to see what a big savings, how cool is that! over their larger cans when they supplies, we have cut back in so The reception area is reusing other departments are doing to So I thought, what can we do?,” received the new smaller version. many different ways.” paper when they can by putting see if there are other cost savings she said. LaPlaunt said she learned that by Some cost saving measures it in the printer upside down and I can do that I haven’t though of One of the first changes she reducing the size of trashcans, all staff are now participating in shredding and recycling anything yet,” she said. implemented after finding out the the amount of trash disposed of is include: buying fewer garbage with patient information on it. LaPlaunt said she won’t know clinic had more trash going out also reduced by about 50 percent. bags, recycling paper by shred- Administration and Billing are actual figures of how much their daily then the adjacent hospital Since the trashcans were now ding all paper products, using now scanning 100-precent of all cuts are saving, but estimates so did, was to designate a few trash smaller and emptied less fre- scratch paper instead of post-its documents and filing them elec- far it’s thousands a month. cans for food and food container quently, she purchased recycle or note pads, using trash cans in waste that was emptied on a daily receptacles for paper products the cafeteria, break rooms and basis. Once that was put into that fit beneath a desk. administration suite for all food place she purchased tiny desk size LaPlaunt said the staff had to and beverage waste, recycling trashcans for staff to use in place buy into the changes before she clean aluminum and plastic, reducing mail costs by designat- ing staff in charge of postage and weighing and classifying mail New dentist seeing correctly, using free calendars and pens from other organizations in offices and exam rooms to patients in St. Ignace decrease spending. By Brenda Austin The St. Ignace Pharmacy staff Zachary brian, dmd, recently has stopped giving patients on signed a two-year contract to chronic medicines printouts of the provide dental services to tribal prescriptions. Instead, drug infor- members at the St. Ignace Health mation sheets are now only being Center. used for patients receiving their Brian moved to the U.P. from first prescription for a particular Louisville, Kentucky, in February, medicine. Pharmacy staff is also About 30 of the staff members gave up their old trash cans for the but said he visited the area last recycling all plastic bottles and smaller desktop versions that are emptied once a week. Part of the fall for his interview and was able containers. recycle team, Rebecca LaDuke (left), housekeeper; Sheri Laaksonen, to enjoy the fall foliage before his The Optical Department now administrative assistant; and Madysin Lee, student worker. first Michigan winter. He has an undergradu- ate degree from Murray State University in Kentucky with an Doctor to specialize in obesity medicine emphasis in biology and chem- By Brenda Austin dren ages 2-5, who have seen a istry, and his Doctorate degree is get out into the community more Timothy Hoffmann, M.D., decrease in obesity rates. from the University of Louisville. with awareness activities and has been a family practice health Hoffmann said making healthy “I went into private practice encourage parents and caregiv- care provider and physician choices about eating right and right after graduating and really ers to bring their children in for supervisor at the St. Ignace Tribal exercising is important. A good enjoyed that, but it wasn’t busy checkups,” he said. Brian says Health Center for just over a year. role model, Hoffmann enjoys enough,” he said. “I applied to youngsters should have their first Hoffmann moved to the U.P. endurance sports, including run- IHS for their loan repayment pro- visit to the dentist by their first from the Battle Creek/Marshall ning, cycling and freestyle cross- gram and they also had a list of birthday. area in Lower Michigan where he country skiing. He also enjoys open jobs. I interviewed first out Brian said his passion for help- worked in family practice for the reading, gardening, adventure west, but decided the climate may ing people and the community Family Health Center of Battle travel and spending time with his not be what I want, so I started health setting of the clinic make Creek, and also at their Albion family. looking on the east coast.” working for the tribe a perfect fit office, for about nine years. Once he earns enough CME Brian says he likes the public for him. “I started thinking about Hoffmann recently attended credits, he will sit for what he health practice philosophy. “It’s dentistry in high school and I was an American Society of Bariatric said is a rigorous board exam in very fulfilling and the need is drawn to the profession because I Physicians (ASBP) conference, December. “I will be considered greater. It’s nice to impact the love art and science, so dentistry and is earning continuing medical a diplomat of the ASBP when I He said he is happy with the community in a positive way.” meshes the two together well. education (CME) credits towards pass the board exam. My ultimate quality of time he spends with He said he would like to ramp There is an artistic quality when a subspecialty in obesity medi- goal is to eventually focus on patients, compared to the more up the education component for you are doing fillings, dentures cine. “The American Medical obesity medicine – sitting down fast-paced practice downstate patients so they understand they etc,” he said. Association is officially calling with clients and working on strat- where he saw 25 or more patients can be their own first line of With no family in the area, obesity a disease,” he said. “We egies that involve not only dietary a day. prevention at home. “I do a lot his two dogs Dexter and Chaplin are trying to find ways of deal- and exercise, but also medica- Hoffmann provides compre- of fillings and extractions and keep him company. When he’s ing with this epidemic before it tions. There are some exciting hensive medical care for families see a lot of people with infec- not playing with the dogs or breaks our healthcare system.” new medications that will be and individuals seeking care for tions that could be prevented,” he enjoying outdoor activities, he According to Hoffmann, there available soon that may be use- all types of illnesses, disorders, said. “Additionally, encouraging also likes to read and travel. are many factors that contribute ful,” he said. conditions and diseases. For a parents to bring their children in The St. Ignace Health Center to obesity, including genetics and Hoffmann said bariatric sur- medical appointment, call the St. for checkups is something we feel can be contacted by calling (906) environment. Some progress, he gery is an option that is used as a Ignace Health Center at (906) strongly about. We are trying to 643-8689. said, has been made with chil- last resort. 643-8689. April 18, 2014 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Natural Resources Page 21 Ripley appointed to Great Lakes Water Quality Board By Brenda Austin Lakes Water Quality Agreement mind that he hopes the WQB opposing the transport of tar The International Joint between Canada and the U.S., will address and bring forward sands, stated, “…CORA hereby Commission (IJC) has appointed and also advises the IJC in to the IJC, include Great Lakes states its unqualified opposition environmental coordinator for reviewing and assessing prog- water use, lake levels and oil to the transport of diluted bitu- the Inter-Tribal Fisheries and ress in implementation of the transportation. men and heavy petroleum prod- Assessment Program (ITFAP), Agreement. Another concern Ripley said ucts by any means, but especially Mike Ripley, to a renewable WQB members identify emerg- he would like to see addressed by pipeline across or through the three-year term on its newly ing issues and recommend strate- is the push in Canada to get tar Great Lakes, their connecting reconstituted Great Lakes Water gies for preventing or resolving sands to refineries in the U.S. channels or watersheds. Quality Board (WQB). The IJC the complex challenges facing “They need the Keystone XL Another issue with a great held an open nomination process the Great Lakes today. The WQB pipeline, that was going to be a amount of opposition on both in the fall of 2013. also provides advice on the role main pipeline to take tar sands sides of the Great Lakes, Ripley Ripley said he has worked of relevant Canadian and U.S. to the Gulf Coast of the U.S. said, is the intent of a nuclear with the IJC on different projects jurisdictions to implement these However, Keystone is highly reactor on Lake Huron in Canada over the years, including the Lake strategies and approaches. opposed in the U.S. for a num- to drill within a mile of the Lake Superior Binational Program, The board consists of 14 ber of reasons,” he said. The Huron shoreline to bury nuclear the Lake Michigan Lakewide appointed seats for Canadian Mike Ripley Chippewa Ottawa Resource waste. He said CORA has drafted Management Plan, the St. Marys representatives and 14 appointed Authority (CORA) recently a resolution opposing that plan River Remedial Action Plan and seats for representatives from the completely of federal U.S. and passed a resolution written by Canadian representatives, and as well, which he plans to share issues regarding fish contami- U.S., including the Saint Regis ITFAP in opposition to the trans- with the WQB at their upcoming Mohawk Tribe of Akwesasne, now has a much more diverse portation of diluted bitumen and nants. He was nominated to the meeting. WQB by colleagues in Wisconsin N.Y., and the Sault Tribe. mixture of people, including other heavy petroleum products For more information on the and also by United Tribes of Canadian First Nations and Metis tribes, First Nations, Metis, aca- in the Great Lakes. Diluted bitu- IJC and its boards and members, Michigan. groups are also represented on the demics and non-governmental men is derived from tar sands visit www.ijc.org. To contact their The board assists the IJC with board. organizations. petroleum deposits and is heavier Washington, D.C. office, phone the responsibilities assigned to According to Ripley, prior to Ripley said the WQB meets than water and therefore sinks. If (202) 736-9000 or email commis- it under the renewed 2012 Great 2012, the WQB was composed at least two times a year, with an accidental spill were to occur, the 183rd meeting of the board the diluted bitumen is excep- [email protected]. To contact scheduled for April 30, in tionally difficult to remediate in the Ottawa office, phone (613) Planting LifeWays of Washington, D.C. fresh water, according to Ripley. 995-2984 or email Current issues that jump to [email protected]. the Rapids teaches CORA, in their resolution successful gardening By Brenda Austin shrubs, including blueberries, to MSU Extension recently tribal members on a first come offered mini-grants for $1,000, first serve basis at their annual and at least two programs within Honoring Mother Earth Fair held the tribe applied for and were at the Odenaang housing site on granted one each. Justin Miller, May 10. an Americorps VISTA worker Miller said that health with the Elder Services pro- doesn’t come out of a wrapper gram took the lead on one of the – “…health comes from dirt. I grants offering tribal members think part of the goal of Planting the opportunity to become suc- LifeWays is to plant the seed of cessful gardeners. He worked that idea. This program can be with Community Health educa- a lasting resource for the tribe; tor Connie Watson and MSU Extension agricultural educator I would like to see it become James Dedecker on writing and a yearly class. We have people fulfilling the grant requirements. in the community who are very That program is named willing to help and share their Planting LifeWays of the Rapids, knowledge and teachings with or Bahweting Bimaadzowin these students,” Miller said. Gtigaan Kinomaagewinan. Zimmerman said the idea is Although they have already to create gardeners, not gardens. begun meeting, Miller said as “Its easy and economical to long as there is still an open spot grow your own food at home in he would be happy to sign more a small garden. While learning people up. Because the grant to grow fresh produce, garden- is small, there are only enough ers are also building skills for funds for 10 participants. Those the future and reconnecting with who complete this program will traditional foods.” receive a certificate from MSU For more information about Extension, making them eligible Planting Lifeways of the Rapids for future grant opportunities, or the tree giveaway during the according to Miller. Honoring Mother Earth Fair, Tesha Zimmerman, an envi- contact Justin Miller at (906) ronmental research associate, is 635-4971 ext. 53055 or by working with Miller to success- email at: [email protected]; fully implement this grant in Connie Watson at 632-5211 or addition to working on another [email protected]; or Tesha grant, which she took the lead Zimmerman at 632-5575 or on: Offering 79 fruit trees and [email protected].

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St. Ignace - Cedarville - Mackinac Island - Naubinway - Newberry Last year’s Honoring Mother Earth Fair was held at the tribe’s hoop 132 N. State Street, St. Ignace, MI (906) 643-6800 house in the Sault. This years fair takes place at Odenaang on May 10. Page 22 Chairperson’s Report April 18, 2014 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Testifing in US Senate, Securing New Funds &Survey Results Ahneen, Negee: in new federal funds which like a nw $600,000 alloca- will cover the entire costs tion and a settlement of I cannot tell you how of our Inland program plus over $1 million in past proud I am to have the add a new $100,000 for claims. This, of course, honor to serve you as your additional staff. Select was a team effort. Chair and carrying on the Board Members have also Please remember, legacy of leaders like Fred suggested we tax our Trib- when certain Board mem- Hatch, Joseph K. Lumsden al fishers and reduce our bers harp on what they do and George Nolan by testi- deer tag limit even though not like about me as your fying in Congress. we harvest an average just elected Chairperson, note 1.7 deer per permit. Why At the time I write this, that I am delivering the however, there is a effort to tax and why regulate when goods despite their efforts. undue the treaty permit there is no issue here? reduction I instituted. I Chi MeGwitch, Photo with Senate John Tester (D-MT) and Andy Joseph, Vice-Chair of Our work with Con- reduced the fees as I was tract Support Costs has the National Indian Health Board. This marks twice in the Senate & able to get a new $455,000 once in front of the HHS Secretary since returning to office in July 2012. paid off with what looks

Testimony before the U.S. Senate gional and issue specific tribal to these losses, we desperately gests the least priority or com- higher at 38.6 percent, 2.5 times Committee on Indian Affairs organizations, has developed ask for Congress to move our mitment. We propose to in- higher the national rate. Aaron A. Payment, MPA comprehensive recommenda- funding from discretionary to crease the BIA by at least $139 March 26, 2014 During the 2009–2011 tions included in the FY 2015 non-discretionary and to support million, 5.2 percent over 2014 period, the Native employment Indian Country Budget Request, “Advance Funding” to further funding levels and $100 million rate among 25- to 54-year-olds Ahneen, Boozo, Biiwaagajiig and I request for the document avoid losing ground. over the president’s request. Ndznakoz. was 64.7 %—13.4 % points lower than the general popula- Good day, my Name is “When people ask ~ why honor such antiquated docu- tion. To increase the Native Aaron Payment, Chairperson of employment rate to that of the the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of ments like the treaties? I remind them that they are White rate would require about Chippewa Indians; Mid-West 234,000 jobs throughout Indian Regional VP for the National pursuant to the US Constitution and judicial decisions Country and the United States. Congress of American Indians For Native people, these statis- and Vice President of the Mid- and the US Constitution is older.” tics show major challenges, but West Alliance of Sovereign ~ Aaron A. Payment also tremendous opportunity and Tribes. On behalf of NCAI, I’d potential for economic success. like to thank you for holding this Increase Substance important hearing. to be entered into the record. We ask that Congress ful- Education: According to Abuse & Mental Health Ser- For the remainder of my ly fund Contract Support and the National Center for Educa- As Congress considers vices funding by $9 million. time, I‘d like to hit a few high- reinstate Sequestration losses. tion Statistics (2006) Native the FY 2015 budget and beyond, Please look to directly fund light to sound the clarion call Again, fully funding Contract Americans have the highest drop tribal leaders call on Congress to tribes to better address our high for Equitable Funding for Support is mandated by a US -out rate of any racial ethical ensure that the promises made to rates of alcoholism and increas- Tribes. Even with inroads to Supreme Court Case. But, fully group with this trend holding Indian Country are honored in ingly epidemic rates of suicide understanding the trust obliga- funding CSC by cutting other true for nearly all states in the the federal budget. Please re- and accidental deaths due to tion, Indian Country continues areas appears like a slight of Union. I am a high school drop- member, just as we do not have overdosing on prescription and to experience what the US Com- hand or a punishment. We sup- out in the dissertation phase of the ‘discretion’ to renege on our illegal drugs like heroin. We mission on Civil Rights in 2002, port the President’s request for my doctorate in Educational millions of acres of land cessa- support renew funding for Cir- called “a quiet crisis” of federal $251 million to fully fund con- Leadership. I am proof that giv- tion, we ask that you no longer cles of Care at $6 million. exercise your trust obligation as funding and unmet needs. tract support but please don’t cut en the right opportunities, my I recommend the use of a ‘discretionary’. With accumu- Health Care Disparity: services or IHS infrastructure to people can accomplish any goal. seven percent tribal set aside lated impacts of level funding, The Indian Health Service is do so. Otherwise, we experi- Improving educational Justice Department funding for budget cuts, and sequestration currently funded to meet only ence a net loss. opportunity is an economic ne- base appropriations rather than the continued trust obligation of about 56 percent of our need, cessity for Indian Country. If To give you an impact competitive grants, funding such the federal government is threat- despite being the primary pro- view on real people: Life ex- half of the 24,700 Native stu- programs as Crime Victim’s ened. The legacy of this Con- vider of health care for many pectancy for AI/AN is 4.1 years dents of the Class of 2010 who Fund, Office on Violence gress and this Administration is tribal communities. In 2012, less than the rate for the general dropped out had graduated, they Against Women, Office of Trib- also threatened. IHS per patient expenditures for population. In my family (with would likely be earning an addi- al Justice and Community Polic- health services were just $2,896, one exception) life expectancy is tional $147 million each year These cuts feel very ing. We anticipate an increased compared to $7,535 per person 60 years old. If this was what compared to what they will earn much like an abrogation of the services burden on tribally oper- for health care spending nation- you had to look forward to, how without a high school diploma. treaty and trust obligations. ated food distribution plans. ally. This is a disparity of near- many years would you have Of course, a portion of this in- This is your duty ~ you are our With cuts to SNAP, we expect ly a magnitude of nearly three left? 5 years? 10 years? come would recirculate into the trustee. Please serve with honor the overflow will be felt in Indi- times. For my Tribe, with 66% economy in goods and services. and put the trust in trustee. We support a BIA in- an Country. When people ask ~ why honor of my citizens not residing near Increase and forward fund crease of at least $33.8 million There is much, much such antiquated documents like our health care delivery system, or 1.4% above FY2014 enacted. Impact Aid with $2 billion, up more in my written testimony. the treaties? I remind them that their health needs remain unmet. With the Congressional mandate from $1 billion in 2013. Over Thank you again, for your time they are pursuant to the US Con- The response, intended or not ~ to fully fund Contract Support, 90% of our Indian Children at- in hearing our concerns and rec- stitution and judicial decisions to access Medicaid fails to rec- this may mean cuts to Indian tend public schools. This fund- ommendations for the FY2015 and the US Constitution is older. ognize the trust obligation. Be- programs and essential BIA in- ing is critical and benefits budget. Again, I urge you to put sides, thousands of tribal citi- frastructure. After a year of se- American Indian student in My written testimony zens live in states where Medi- the trust in trustee. calls for equitable funding for quester cuts, now making due schools they attend while caid expansion did not occur. with sequestration is an impossi- strengthening the entire school tribal governments across the If you ‘d like to see the video of system for the benefit of all. We the testimony go to: recommend $198 million for “Please serve with honor and put the trust in trustee.” Title VII funding under NLCB. http:// www.indian.senate.gov/ board, and then addresses spe- Please restore leftover ble burden to place on the BIA. Upholding Obligations to cific proposals in the Admin- 2013 IHS funding cuts due to Within Interior budgets, some Natives Will Expand Economic hearing/oversight-hearing- istration’s FY 2015 budget, in- sequestration. With the rural are projected to increase by Opportunity receive-testimony- cluding the Bureau of Indian nature of our health care system, 22%. But, the BIA, the only presidents-fiscal-year-2015- Affairs, Indian Health Services, so far we lost six medical staff agency in the DOI responsible Nearly one in three Native budget-tribal-programs natural resources and environ- due to the shut down and se- for direct service to people ~ the people—29.1 percent— lived ment, education, and public questration. I fear this will be original people for which there below the federal poverty line in My testimony starts at 1:20 & safety and justice. NCAI, in more if Special Diabetes is not is a constitutional imperative ~ 2012. For Native people living a response to Senator Tester’s collaboration with national, re- funded for at least a year. Due are the least funded. This sug- on reservations, the rate is far question is at 1:34.

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Q23 Q25 QUESTIONS NOT PUBLISHED 10. Of the following list of elected Sault Tribe Officials, how would you rate their performance?

20. In the upcoming 2014 Tribal Elections, will you vote to re-elect a current Member of the Tribal Board of Directors who OPPOSES allowing you to vote on a new constitution with a separation of powers with an independent Tribal Court and separate Executive and Legislative branches of government?

24. Regarding the Constitutional Amendment project and the up-coming Tribal Board elections, please check the choice that best represents your opinion:

7. What are some of the areas of "the direction" the Tribe is going that you AGREE with?

8. What are some of the areas of "the direction" the Tribe is going that you DISAGREE with?

2014 Members’ Preference Survey Results & Analysis

Questions 10, 20 & 24 Tribal direction and what you not agree with the current Sixty four percent clearly should not be allowed [Q21]. were not published due to the identified as the major issues Board pay [Q12] and 74% feel understand we do not have a we should hold a referendum separation of powers [Q18] Finally, regarding the fact that they would be argued facing our Tribe. If you did issue of adding an “At Large” to be election related. If you not complete the survey, you vote to set the Board and Chair with 77% rating this as very pay [Q15]. Sixty six percent important and another 15% Board Member, only 17% indi- would like to know the results, still can. feel the over-the-max issue rating it somewhat important cated they do not support add- please email me at my personal should be fixed [Q14]. for a total of 92% [Q19]. An- ing at least one new seat. Even email at aaronpay- www.surveymonkey.com/ if we add the 24% who s/2014STMemberSurvey Though 32% voted to amend other 77% feel the Board [email protected] or look on the Constitution in 2010 to lim- should immediately put the checked “Don’t Know, the in- my Facebook page. The last it the Chair’s authority [Q16], a draft Constitution/ amendments verse of this number ~ or those While overall, 43% over- three questions will be posted decisive majority of 57% indi- to a vote of the people [Q22]. who support some form of at all agree with the direction of large representation is 59% in the next edition of the Sault cate they would not have done the Tribe, 43% also disagree so if they knew the Chair was A separation of powers [Q25]. In elections, this is con- Tribe News. There are nearly [Q6 above]. An overall 56% means not permitting the Board sidered nearly a landslide! 900 comments to the questions subordinate to the Board [Q17] agree with the current rate of and faces the constant threat of or Chair from being able to fire Members agree that nine years of what Tribal Citizens agree pay of the Chair [Q11] but revoking this authority. the Tribal Judge or Prosecutor. is long enough to wait and or disagree with regarding our 72% of Tribal respondents do Fifty six percent feel this not wonder why we are waiting. Page 24 Representatives’ Reports April 18, 2014 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Tribes storm D.C., youth storm LSSU book fair pending lawsuits and debt. It is Franken), it is important that we a grueling process, and it seems always take a moment to remind as though the last two years have congressional staffers of the been spent dealing with one crisis unique relationship between the after another, but I remain hope- federal government and Indian ful as we are SLOWLY making tribes. We remind them that tribes headway. are specifically mentioned in the The “crisis management” we Constitution of the United States have been experiencing may final- and that treaty obligations are not ly be giving way to “prioritizing” discretionary. and making plans for our future. Another exciting part of our I will confess, it gets more than MAST meeting was a limited a little frustrating for me, I am a tour of FEMA (see photo). We goal-setter, a plan-maker and an were escorted through the main achiever. “Crisis management” is “Situation Room” and the opera- Tribal leaders from the Midwest met with FEMA officials last month. not a way I prefer to operate and tions room. The level of security Jennifer McLeod, Director, it looks like the board of direc- Health Service Director Dr. Yvette nations policy and staffing com- and sophistication was amazing. Unit I tors may be at the point where we Roubideaux, U.S. Department mitment (White House Council for Most impressive was the fact that Aaniin Anishnaabek! March are moving past that and looking of Homeland Security Specialist Native Americans). there is a desk for National Tribal Affairs, positioned in a place of seemed to be a month that focused ahead. To my way of thinking, Richard Flores, Indian activist • Advanced appropriations for prominence. In the event of an on the future. After a long and bru- that’s a HUGE step in the right and Executive Director of Honor Indian Health Services (as is done emergency, Richard Flores is tal winter, warm weather is return- direction! However, tribal politics the Earth Winona LaDuke as well for Veterans Health funding). upfront and center supporting and ing and the sap has finally begun may get completely in the way and as members of Congress, Betty • Funding for economic devel- representing the interests of Indian to flow from the maple trees. We derail the board from this path. It McCollum, Paul Gosar, Gwen opment in Indian Country. Country! is, after all, an election year. Time Moore, Frank Pallone, Markwayne • Special diabetes funding (for all know the sweet taste of maple I saved my favorite subject syrup is in the near future! My will tell. Mulin and Dan Kildee. at least one more year). One of our afternoons was set • And others issues as well. about the future, for the conclu- home is on Sugar Island, and there At the national level, I attended sion of my article. Our children. is immense comfort in seeing that the Midwest Alliance of Sovereign aside for Capital Hill visits with Although we were meeting with congressional leaders who It is more than just a cliché to say, our old ways are still with us. Tribes (MAST) Impact Week in members of Congress. We divided have been supporters of tribal “Our children are our future.” Families gathering in the sugar Washington, D.C. I have attended into 12 teams and “stormed the issues (such as Congressman Al See “McLeod,” page 25 bush, working hard, boiling sap MAST meetings before, but I hill” as they say. I was teamed and sharing lots of love, laughter have to say this was the best one with Chairman Payment, and and, of course, food! yet. MAST is an inter-tribal orga- together we met with repre- At a tribal level, our board of nization representing 33 feder- sentatives from the offices of directors meetings also focused ally recognized tribes, and four Congressman Keith Ellison, on the future of our tribe. A great inter-tribal organizations in the Congressmen Frank Pallone, deal of our time is spent on bud- states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Congressman Mark Pocan and gets, budgets and more budgets! Michigan, Indiana and Iowa. Congresswoman Betty McCullom. We work hard to find a way to Tribal representatives gathered We addressed: maintain services, programs and for the MAST general assembly • General opposition to hydrau- businesses. We continue to wrestle to discuss issues that affect the lic fracturing, pipelines and min- with federal budget cuts, grants future of Indian Country. We had ing (focusing on protecting the coming to an end, an economy roundtable discussions and pre- Great Lakes and the Midwest that is very slow to recover from senters, which included Assistant water system). the recession, rising costs, unwise Secretary of the Bureau of Indian • Call to the presidential admin- Sault Tribe YEA administrator, Dee Eggert, in the forefront at the recent business decisions of the past, Affairs Kevin Washburn, Indian istration to establish a Native LSSU Book Fair where 500 area children went home with a free book. Funding not received for every registered member in the services area. That is false, casino overcomes its hurdles, I office open house. Many tribal shut this facility down for half a the tribe only receives federal see the future with Lansing casino elders and other community mem- year, it could save $400,000 in funding for members who reside opening and revenues flowing bers came out to celebrate in the tribal support. We need to use our within our seven-county service up north to bring back services Sault Tribe members having an tribal support dollars to help as area, which is underfunded. An that have been either decreased office back in Escanaba. Thank many tribal members as we can. I example would be our CHISDA or taken from members. After we you to all the health staff who cannot see spending tribal dollars funding (Indian Health Service), put services back into our service helped with set up of the office on this facility when elders and this program’s service dollars area, then we should be looking and helped put on the open house. members are in need of heating have never been refactored for our at the bigger picture, what can we All your help is very much appre- assistance, emergency needs, driv- tribe. Even though our member- offer to all members? In addition, ciated! ers for medical appointments, etc. ship has grown in the service area, we need to put away a certain per- At the Marquette elders’ meet- If the tribe had extra tribal sup- our CHISDA funding has contin- centage for our future generations. ing, it was asked when are they port dollars and was able to fund ued to be factored off outdated We have slowly been able getting their recreation dollars all programs and services back to membership numbers. to gain some services back that back. At this time, there is no plan their full capacity, then I would At this time, with the election were taken away from our unit in or extra tribal support dollars to support this facility being open. coming up, many promises are 2008. Escanaba got an office back put this back in place. As a board However, at this time, that is not Darcy Morrow, Director, going to be made and some will and they are able to resume foot member, I make tough decisions the case with our tribe. Unit IV include giving services to mem- clinics, immunizations clinics, on many different issues. I agree Any questions, feel free to con- bers outside of the service area. medication pick-ups and a place with the elders when they ask tact me via phone or email. There is a misconception As a board member aware of the for members to stop in and check these questions especially when Thank you, among some members that we tribes’ financial obligations, any- on any programs and services the the majority of the board can Darcy Morrow, Unit IV board receive funding for every regis- one who makes these promises tribe might have available. On allow the Sault Big Bear to run member, (906) 203-6699, email tered tribal member. Moreover, are giving members false hope March 24, Director Chase and fully funded by tribal support [email protected] or darcy- that the tribe hoards the funding at this time. When our Lansing I attended the Escanaba health dollars at $800,000 a year. If we [email protected]. and only shares it with members Sault Tribe is much larger than you might think As the first quarter of 2014 know what we are required to Improvement, Environmental, Authority, Health, Mental closes, we are preparing for the keep abreast of given the sheer USDA Food Program, Victim’s Health, Behavioral Health, 2015 budget year. It is difficult enormity of what we offer our Assistance, General Assistance, Traditional Medicine, Special to explain to people just how big people as a sovereign govern- Funeral Assistance, Adolescent Diabetes, Medical Laboratory our government really is. We are ment. Treatment, Family Violence, and X-ray, Optical, Rural Health, a huge government by tribal stan- To give you an idea of Community Service, Indian Child Community Health, Home dards. Our yearly budget for gov- the depth and breadth of our Welfare, Domestic Violence Health Care, Law Enforcement, ernmental services is over $100 tribal government, I thought Shelter, Emergency Assistance, Conservation, Fisheries, Natural million, $18 million of which I would provide a list of just Employment Assistance, Social Resources, Legal Department, comes from Kewadin Casino some of the programs and ser- Work, Low Income Heating Tribal Court, Probation, Drug profits. vices we administer and fund and Energy Assistance, Elderly Court, Detention Center, When people say that sitting through grants and tribal sup- Heating, Human Resources, Education Scholarships, Head on the board is just a matter of port: Elder Care Services, Internal Government Services, Start, Early Head Start, Child attending a couple meetings and a Foster Care, Adoption, Men’s Property Management, Housing, Care Center, Youth Education DJ Malloy, Director, couple of workshops each month, Education, Safe Shelter, Home Home Ownership, Utility See “Malloy,” page 27 Unit I I try to take the time to let them April 18, 2014 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Representatives’ Reports Page 25 Gathering of the Clans Powwow coming up soon The two percent application tribution application is Sept. 31. If you’re interested in purchas- The YEA students did a power deadline was March 31, if you For information or an application ing a vendor table for our pow- point presentation for the board wanted to be considered for the contact Candace Blocher at (906) wow, please contact any of the of directors last week at our spring 2 percent distribution 635-6050. telephone numbers below. workshop. There were several cycle. In the next unit report, I Spring is here. I didn’t think If you would like to donate areas represented by the youth, will report what projects were the weather would finally warm any items for the auction, please Escanaba, Manistique, Munising, selected. The casino revenues are up enough to start melting all that drop it off at the ACFS window Hessel, St. Ignace and Sault Ste. down during the winter season, winter snow. Now is the time to at the Manistique Tribal Center Marie. After the workshop, the which means we will then have start thinking about and planning for Viola Neadow. If you would youth invited the board members less 2 percent funding avail- for the Gathering of the Clans like someone to pick the item to share a luncheon of Indian able in this cycle to distribute. Powwow. up, please call myself (906) tacos with them. The students did There are so many great projects I would like to invite you on 322-3819, Director Morrow 203- an excellent job in their presen- throughout our unit to consider. behalf of the powwow planning 6699, Viola Neadow 341-6993 or tation and showed slides of the Unfortunately, we can’t fund committee to our Gathering of Rita Glyptis at 450-7024. I look various community activities that them all. the Clans Powwow to be held on forward to seeing you there! they are involved in and volunteer Projects are awarded funding June 14 and June 15, six miles Myself and Director Morrow for. They did a very impressive Denise Chase, Director, based on a number of factors. The east of Manistique on 5698W attended the open house for the job. Board members expressed availability of funds at the end of Highway US 2 (behind the Escanaba health office. It was how proud they were of the Unit IV each cycle, the project merit and Manistique Community Center). very well attended. The office power point that the youth groups The board of directors, chair- the potential benefit to tribal as Free entrance, rough camping provides space for medication prepared for the workshop. man and top executives of the well as governmental communi- available. Grand entry: 12 p.m. pick up, wellness clinics, nutri- Thank You, tribe will be reviewing and have ties. Another factor to be consid- and 7 p.m. on Saturday. Feast 5 tion appointments, health fairs, Denise Chase, vice-chair a discussion on the FY 2014 and ered is project sustainability. The p.m. on Saturday. Grand entry: blood pressure checks, CHT and (906) 322-3819, dchase@sault- FY2015 budgets on April 7. deadline for the fall 2 percent dis- 12 p.m. on Sunday. CHN visits, etc. tribe.net. Good news on legal front; maintaining our identity The main issue I would like to court mandated case evaluation the future and moving us forward. States? report is we, the board, agreed to and it was valued at $1 million. Dwelling in the past is a fruit- These past decisions to fight accept a settlement of $1.3 mil- When I got on the board four less endeavor. You can’t change back were made together. This lion from Indian Health Services. years ago, we believed that the it. However, we can look at the demonstrates a circular thinking We believed that we were being Blues had taken advantage of mistakes from the past and NOT approach and reinforces who we shorted contract dollars for our tribe, so we decided to sue. REPEAT THEM. are as a people. We are stronger the years 2006 to 2009, so we Though this is not a settlement Perpetuation and protection together as one and this approach decided to take it up legally. Just amount, it is merely what the case of our way of life, as Anishinabe has served us to this point. If it recently, an offer to settle came is worth if we end up in court, I people, should be the leadership’s hadn’t, we would have disap- in and our attorneys advised that believe it was an excellent deci- focus. We need to keep in mind peared over 100 years ago. This the amount of the settlement offer sion to challenge them. We do that with the loss of our language divide and conquer mentality was within a reasonable range, expect to battle them in court but and the loss of our cultural tradi- was introduced to us by outside given the nature of the claims and it’s nice to know that a panel of tions, we are making it very easy forces and it’s not who we are as uncertainties of litigation, so we three attorneys found there to be for the federal government to Anishinabe!! I am making every accepted. merit in our case. come in and say we are “assimi- effort to maintain our way of life This is wonderful for us and The hardest part of this job lated.” as Indian people. I ask that we this will be money for us put back is knowing when to fight back. This needs to be taken to heart, don’t let this bad behavior further Debra Pine, Director, into health that will continue to Some people in leadership are especially when we talk about erode us as a people. Unit I serve your needs. constantly in battle mode. They further mirroring our Constitution Miigwech! Ahniin kina gwaya! Hello The second good piece of news want to fight with everybody, after the United States. At what Sincerely, everyone! I hope all is well with is our Blue Cross/Blue Shield including their fellow board point do we stop being Indian and Debra-Ann Pine (906) 440- you this fine spring. lawsuit recently went through a members instead of focusing on end up being just like the United 1334 So little space, so many issues: Visit catherinehollowell.com The 500 word limitation does out. And as always, I look for- prise side; we have executives casino employees, elders, par- not leave much room for laying ward to your calls, emails and who manage their operations, ents, fishermen — all community out a comprehensive platform. meeting with you. Or you can budgets and workforce. The roles members including inside and You can be sure that the follow- Facebook me too. But I think and responsibilities of a board outside the tax agreement areas. ing are identified — needs and you will find my website, www. member have to do with fiduciary I’ve got a pretty good handle priorities: CATHERINEHOLLOWELL. trust; policy and legislation. on the problems you face, our • Access to services in health, com, worth checking out. During the last four years, I shortcomings and our reasons for education, social, cultural pro- Something that I would like to have heard from so many of you celebration. grams and resources. point out: The board of directors across all communities and out- Finally, we have a spring thaw. • Reinstated elders and family does not manage our businesses side the region. Its how we’ve Happy spring, everyone! services. or our government programs. We come to know each other, and Catherine Hollowell, • Tribal treaty rights and you! have department directors who I appreciate the opportunity to chollowell@saulttribe. • Fiscal management and fidu- manage their programs, goals, assist you in any way I can. And net, (906) 484 6821, www. ciary trust. budgets and employee workforce. just to get a chance to listen to CATHERINEHOLLOWELL. Catherine Hollowell, • Asset and land use manage- Likewise on the casino and enter- your input and ideas. I hear from com. ment. Director, Unit II Campaign season: I’m say- • Environmental justice, des- Over 1,000 free books reach area children ing my prayers that it can remain ignated use and the Clean Water — From “McLeod,” page 24. ways they can support their chil- they wanted, but every child went honest and respectful. As voters, Act. It is pure and simple truth. This dren’s reading. From infants to home with a free book! The glow you will have to consider the • Jobs, jobs creation and eco- past month, an extraordinary high schoolers, there were exhib- on their faces was absolutely knowledge, skills, character and nomic development. event took place: “READ Sault its, resources, and interactive priceless. It was a heartwarming leadership abilities of the respec- • Employment issues, tribal Ste. Marie.” Local schools, librar- breakout sessions targeted to their night, filled with community sup- tive candidates. Who will best policies and labor law. ies and community organizations ages and interests. I was able port because we all know that our serve you, who will best represent • Constitutional reform, ‘at held a reading event for students to go back into “teacher mode” children truly are our future! you. And who can stand tall in large,’ constitutionally protected. throughout the Sault area. The for a couple of hours. I was in a On this bright note, I say the face of adversity and remain • Citizenship and jurisdiction. event was at, and hosted by, breakout room and had students “bamapii gwaabmin” (see you focused on the actual business of I would like to invite you Lake Superior State University. help me tell the story of the baby later). There are more good things moving this tribe forward. to visit my website: www. Our school, JKL Bahweting porcupine. We laughed and sang to come! Please look forward The negative rhetoric is shap- CATHERINEHOLLOWELL. Anishnaabe Grant School, under and learned that everyone has a to an online resource I will be ing up, so I will say this now: I com. There, I will lay out a more the leadership of Superintendent story to tell. But the greatest joy sharing with you to help you am honest and truthful. I don’t comprehensive platform than the Theresa Kallstrom played a for me (besides hearing kids in learn the Ojibwe language. It is lie, cheat or steal. I’m a stickler 500 words I am allowed here. major role in bringing this event the hallway still singing my little an extension of what I taught in for the Rule of Law and Regular All candidates will be given to fruition. In conjunction with song) was seeing the excitement high school, with the addition of Order. If someone questions my campaign space in the May Sault Tribe Education, Headstart over the free books! SOUND! I’m working on it now, motives or moral character — I issue of the newspaper as well. and Early Headstart, the JKL Over 500 students flocked to and hope to have it finished soon! can stand tall in the eyes of the But I’m concerned the paper Fiduciary Committee was able to the huge display of more than Miigwetch. Anishnaabe gagige Creator, confident that tribal will arrive too late for voters provide books so that every child a thousand books, all set out in (Anishnaabe for always), members know better. So let the to make an informed decision was able to take a book home grand fashion in the large exhibi- Jen, (906) 440-9151; jennifer. campaigns begin and may the — especially for those who live (see photo). Tables were set up tion room. Sometimes it was hard [email protected]; http:// best candidate win! far away. So, please check it with information for parents on for them to pick out which one jmcleodsaulttribe.com. Page 26 Representatives’ Reports April 18, 2014 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Seeing promise for the future, seeking improvements for today the least. I have no doubt we will special presentation for you all,” We continue to hold our bi- on target for paying down our have leaders in our tribe, business two young girls, stood up, stood weekly gaming authority meet- debt. As far as I and most of owners and healthy young adults straight and starting singing the ings to discuss financial progress my colleagues on the board are entering our workforce. After national anthem to the entire in our five casinos and plans for concerned, our priority is pay- the first day of the gathering, group, no hesitation, no reluc- the concerns from our survey ing down this debt as planned the group prepared and made a tance, no shame, just completely project this past year to increase and we are continuing to hold presentation to our board, specifi- comfortable and confident. morale, customer service and that line. It’s very hard when we cally discussing all the activities Heather Gregg and Tamantha better business practices from have so many services that need they have been involved in, in Sylvester, the song was amazing. management in our casinos. We more funding and team members each unit. I cannot tell you how I guess what impressed me so have completed the goal of creat- who need an increase, but there impressed and grateful I was with much was the kudos and encour- ing a “Kewadin improvement is a plan. If we continue on the the activities and leadership these agement all of them showed for teams,” which took the place of path, we will have an additional youth demonstrated. A few activi- each other, heck I want to join the quality control groups. These amount each year to prioritize ($8 ties many of us may not know youth group! Anyway, I had to teams are made up of front line million). take place: doing presentations share that because it truly was an team members who want to see I’m absolutely making no in local schools for anti-bullying, inspiration for our people. changes in the casino and are promises, but have to inform you lana Causley, Director, suicide prevention, coping with Following are the names dedicated to making a difference that the steps we take to increase Unit II peer pressure, school anti-smok- of these hard working staff in in the work place. I encourage revenue and frugal spending ing education campaigns, hosted our units and, if you want your all team members to find out now will assist us in our goals This past month has been a elders dinners, prepared fundrais- child involved, please contact who is on the group from your when the debt is paid. I get tired mix of updates to the board and ers for foster families and people them through our Education casino and talk to them, they will of hearing myself say this too gatherings for our community. in need, grown gardens, held Department and again, miigwetch have an opportunity to discuss but we are almost there, I do We held our annual spring feast clean up activies for numerous to them and our future lead- creating a better workplace and not spend what we do not have. and pipe gathering in Hessel this community service projects, took ers. Unit I, Jill Lawson in Sault the minutes from the meetings Empty promises are easy, but the last month to welcome spring and feed our ancestors. It was a day part in offered cultural activities Ste. Marie; Unit I and II, Dawn will be supplied to us along with planning for the future is hard. filled with good friends and fam- and many are part of youth drum Griffin, Kinross and Rudyard; plans and remedies to accomplish I have again asked that we have ily. We held our talking circle that groups who carry on our tradi- Unit II, Lisa Burnside and Robin items brought forward. I cannot a financial three-year plan pre- had pipe carriers, veterans, grand- tions. Latour, Hessel; Unit III, Sue St. and do not manage the casinos, sented to us based on our income, mas, grandpas, youth and mem- During the presentation to the Onge and Francie Wyers, St. this is a long-time debate within debt payment and priorities for bers from our Muukwa Giizick board, the coordinators were in Ignace; Unit IV, Patty Teeples and our structure. We have managers needed service. We have capable drum. attendance but they didn’t have Janet Krueger, Manistique; Unit in place who are responsible and executive staff who can take These gatherings not only keep to say a word (which means they IV, Karen Corbett, Escanaba; Unit must be accountable for the busi- input from all departments on the our traditions to honor and feed sure are doing their part steering V, John Pieper and Kathy Pieper, ness and, hopefully, this will be a needs and demands. I assure you our ancestors, but they keep us them to lead) every single young Munising, along with Dee Eggert tool to assist them and make our that a demand is raises for our going in a good way too, every- adult who was present had a role in Sault Ste. Marie and Kelly workplace better for each team at workforce. We have to identify one humbly shared their thoughts to speak and offer part of their Contantino in Escanaba. every casino I expect this is a step a clear plan and that’s hard with and feelings together and after- activities and presentation. They On to business of the month, that will encourage team mem- the politics and nonsense that ward we have a connection that glowed with pride and took every we have completed our tribal bers to be involved with our busi- goes on sometimes. I will report everyone needs and craves in this single second seriously as they action survey and are in discus- ness on a more active level and, if this plan once presented. My next place. I’m thankful for all the demonstrated professionalism and sions about how to proceed with it doesn’t work, we need to hear step on this will be a resolution people who came and enjoyed our no-nonsense. They talked about the mailing to members. As you that too. As I said, I don’t manage to identify a timeline and specific day. Had to share this part of my future plans and, I have to say, we know, we held community forums the casinos so let me know, I’ll individuals to accomplish this. month as it was the highlight and have something to look forward and focus groups for input but we be watching closely on this proj- In closing, I hope I’m on the we were very honored to have to, we all heard future leaders, we need to hear from the rural areas ect. If we need to make changes right track, at this time in our people travel from our other com- have them! Proud, determined, and all members on the issues of or it falters I will be advocating tribe we hear many promises and munities and share it with us. respectful kids (I did not see one drugs and suicide issues from our additional ways to assist in better talk about increasing services, Our youth groups came togeth- cell phone). communities. Once you receive business practices. raises and bonuses. All those are er to take part in a youth leader- I know I’ve been writing a lot this survey, please fill it out and Our Lansing project is still truly needed but, in the end, its ship conference this month. The of positive stuff, but we do have send it back as this will steer our steady and on target, we had been how we get there with limited conference gave them an oppor- so many of our people counting tribal-wide plans for treatment, told it would take time and expect resources, debt to pay and fight- tunity to become familiar with all on us for advancement and suc- prevention and education. We are all the outcomes this far, again ing an uphill battle with internal the departments in the tribe and cess that times like this humbles adamant about this survey going we are steady and will continue politics and national and state to speak about their activities and me! Chi miigwetch to the coordi- to all members and with your to fight for the land in trust and struggles everyday. I work very goals for the future. I was offered nators and YEA staff who assisted help we can be better informed of make sure all our plans are fol- hard to constantly look for ways tobacco to do the welcome speech and continue to steer these young the needs in each individual area. lowed through on so that when to balance that and take pride in and had an opportunity to send a adults, you should be very proud National news this week was that it happens we are prepared for our tribe and the people. message to the group one-on-one, of your work. Michigan is sixth in the entire success. Going through the steps Please contact me anytime I discussed “ Taking pride in our To close out the day, we had nation for meth arrests, with this is necessary as due diligence and with your thoughts and con- tribe under any kind of pressure.” lunch with them and had an and other statistics our tribal making sure we are protected and cerns. See you at our meetings. The looks on the faces in this opportunity to visit one-on-one, action plan and our youth educa- have a solid successful plan is the Baamaapii Lana Causley, (906) group was respectful and deter- I happened to be sitting with tion programs are priority for our only option for the endeavor. 484-2954 or 322-3818, lcausley@ mined! It was inspiring, to say a group who said, “We have a young people. Our financials picture is saulttribe.net. Clearing misconceptions about mental health D.C., at an annual meeting of methodology that the first proof healthy thinking and actions, be the greatest is between the the Tribal Technical Advisory fessional contact (the entry point normal expression and feel- states and the tribes. Many of Committee (TTAC) of Substance into the system) the person is ings. Mental health is what we the states receive funds both for Abuse Mental Health Services diagnosed but is then also evalu- strive for. It is a well function- the states’ people and the tribes’ Administration (SAMHSA). ated in many ways. ing human being. Mental illness members. They seem to fail to After the TTAC meeting, we Questions are asked to deter- is exactly the opposite. It is the understand that consultation is a get together with the other com- mine the roots to the problem, illness of the mind. If you’ll means for both sides to explore mittees that have input on how back story and triggers of the notice, the entire professional and understand how to mutually the SAMHSA vision and future event and then a comprehensive system is a mental health pro- work together with the funds and should look. approach of many professionals gram. Fighting and working to programs. Their idea of consulta- We worked on three major and para-professionals can better instill mental health services for tion is to ask the tribes to give areas. The first was on how evaluate and alleviate the prob- everyone. input and then they do whatever integration would be achieved lem with lasting effect. Sounds We discussed how we have to they had already planned to do with the services and the plans easy, but changing an entire better separate these two mes- regardless of the input. Mutual of SAMHSA. TTAC worked on health care system’s basic way of sages and show that everyone stories came from numerous the model by treating the whole thinking is a daunting task. We needs a healthy mind. tribes from throughout the coun- Keith Massaway, Director, person, the holistic approach. An believe it is worth the effort. The last major conversation try. Unit III example is that someone comes Next, we discussed how swirled around consultation and Thank you for all the e-mails The tribe is very active in in with a specific problem, alco- the general public views men- partnerships. I believe tribes and phone calls. the national direction of many hol, substance abuse or mental tal health and mental illness. have seen great improvements Keith Massaway, 702 programs and we need to be. illness. Currently the practice is It seems that mental health is in consultation with the federal Hazelton St., St. Ignace MI I spent a week in Washington, to treat the patient by treating confused with mental illness. government and its branches. 49781, [email protected], the symptoms. We proposed a Mental health is the promotion Where the breakdown seems to (906) 643 6981. April 18, 2014 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Representatives’ Reports Page 27

TRUTH BEboard, a groupTOLD of seven or so elders,– women,and the culture, I told you more you new voters areI neededwould or ing of a tellfood and beverage you direc- of us had lunch at the Dogpatch name it. It is not about the tribe, empty promises. tor. The truth is, it couldn’t be in Munising prior to our meet- it is about “will you support me We hear that the chairperson further from the truth. Sometimes ing. The chairperson was a part and my agenda, and if you don’t, is so busy he can’t complete the one blaming is the one doing. of that group and he brought a I have something on each of you his dissertation for his doctor- In case you don’t know, here is copy of the organization chart and I will make your life hell.” ate degree. We are all busy, but how it works: he causes chaos and wanted support to pass it That is the life of a board mem- less time spent on social media and spreads lies and hopes to that evening. What is the differ- ber under this chairperson. twisting facts and creating distract people from what he is ence? Recently the board was We need change — the change pandemonium is a good start. really doing. It sometimes works made aware through Facebook is needed by the chairperson, Another thing is the emails sent because the victim has to spend posts that the fishing and hunt- leave the past in the past. Learn to the board in hate about their so much time correcting the lies ing license fees were going to from it and move on. What is intentions by asking questions and defending themselves that now be $5 instead of $15. This different from 2004-2008? The or by bringing resolutions for- their time is totally consumed. information NEVER was dis- same empty promises, except ward. When most board members We have so many issues fac- cussed with the board to lower maybe “twice the chair, half bring resolutions forward they ing our tribe such as declining Bridgett Sorenson, Director, the fees. The chairperson made the pay” or the elders will get are attacked, and if we are not casino revenues, grants ending, Unit III this decision saying it was within $3,000. Here is the change. The bringing them forward we are government cutbacks, suicides, Election season is upon us his authority to do so. He said chairperson rarely attends the not doing our job. The reason drug and alcohol addictions, and the mudslinging will begin. the Conservation Committee monthly elders meetings. One the membership has a hard time housing shortages, rising living The chairperson is rallying can- supported it and we had money elder asked where he was and seeing the facts, is that emails of expenses, etc. We do not need to didates to fit his agenda. I bet coming in from the BIA. He was told he was in D.C. The the board are confidential. Just be defending our votes or ques- he told each of the candidates had already planned a press elder said,“If he doesn’t start this past weekend there was one tions; we need to be taking action that he supports them because he release and the board was totally coming to these meetings, he directed at a director for pettiness and planning for the future. truly just wants anybody but the unaware. This decision cost the will be in D.C. permanently.” and I had enough and said, “Mr. Please use your voice with the incumbents, except one in Unit I. tribe and the inland department The majority of the members in Chairperson, get a life!” chairperson and tell him to leave I actually wish each of the candi- approximately $24,000. There is the service area are getting fed On Saturday, March 22, his politics in D.C. We are a tribe dates would have the opportunity not a board member who would up and, as the chairperson points was the St. Ignace Family Fun and we need to take care of our to sit on the board. I truly believe love to lower fees to members, out, 64 percent of the member- Day coordinated by Shirley members and our businesses! 85 percent of them would be sur- but we also need to be fiscally ship is not in the U.P., so who do Goudreau. There was a large Please get educated and make prised at what is really involved responsible. When departments you think he manipulates? turnout of families enjoying wise choices. I ran stating, “I in being a member of this board. receive tribal support and they The voice of the people — If food, prizes and activities from would tell the truth even if it Some of the misconceptions are: receive new funding, that fund- you do a survey using survey local and tribal agencies. The wasn’t what you wanted to hear.” • The board is not a full-time ing can replace tribal support and monkey and offer a $1,000 tribe had booths from Head Start, Thank you for the opportu- job — the board is a full-time can then be used in other areas. incentive to take the survey and Housing, ACFS, YEA and Law nity to serve you. Contact me job. The board meets every This department has three team you get 1,000 responses, is that Enforcement. Director Massaway at [email protected], Tuesday, with two meetings well members very much stretched really the voice of the people? and I donated money to purchase [email protected], 643- into the night, two Mondays thin that could use two to three First of all, how do you know if bikes and helmets. Thank you 2123 or 430-0536. with financials, two Wednesdays additional staff members. My the person is a tribal member? to Shirley and family, the tribal with semi-annual reviews and point is that the board supports Can you take the survey multiple staff members and the commu- Annual governmental gaming authority workshops, our treaty rights and charging times? nity members for making this services budget over appeals hearings, gaming expan- reasonable fees, but the board The board won the tribal lot- event a huge success! sions meetings, elders meetings, was never even approached to tery — funny thing is the chair- On Friday, March 28, I attend- $100 million unit meetings, office hours, ask for input and weigh the fac- person also served on the board ed the St. Ignace Tribal Head From Malloy,” page 24 committee meetings, state and tors. So my concern is why the for many years, most drawing Start year end powwow. The and Activities, Big Bear national conferences. This does chairperson feels this decision a large salary simultaneously. kids were dressed in their ribbon Recreation Center, JKL Bawating not include time directors spend is within his authority when he He was also on the board and, shirts and shawls as they danced Anishinaabe School, Culture traveling to these meetings, all will not even make a decision to according to the minutes of 11-1- to the Mukkwa Giizeck drum. Department, Grant development, the information that is read to be donate a $50 tribal flag without 00, Director Payment, supported The Head Start does an awesome Transportation Department, prepared for the meetings or the approval from the board to do so, by Director Lumsden, voted to job with these kids. They give Economic Development, Efficiency Department, Tax number of phone calls, text mes- but spent $24,000. This is pure approve the increase in stipends these children a running start to Department, Enrollment sages, emails or Facebook posts politics because there should for the board of directors as their formal education and addi- Department, Roads . . . These are that members are contacting you be a budget modification com- proposed, effective immediately. tionally learn their language and ing to the board for approval of Prior to that, there was a memo culture. just programs and services and with questions or concerns. do not include governmental rela- the decrease in revenue and if from then Vice Chair Payment On April 1, the Tribal Youth • The board is always fight- tions required at the federal and the board does not approve it, written (10-21-00) to Lumsden Council from all areas presented ing — the entire board rarely State of Michigan levels. agrees on everything and, if they the board will be the “big bad stating, “Review the follow- a power point to the board on This list is off the top of my did, the members would call us board.” ing and let me know if you what they do for community head. I am certain I have missed bobble heads. We all come to the • The board does not work agree. The idea to break up the service and events. It was nice some very important work and table with different backgrounds with the chairperson — this is payments over time is a good to see the large turnout of youth departments. My apologies to all and opinions of what is impor- probably the worst fabrication. one because it allows for the representing all areas coming staff whose departments I failed tant to their specific unit and the I can attest that when I came entire 5% retro to 1996 adjust- together to get to know each to mention. You can see from this entire membership. When we do on this board, I had a very open ment. Bernard’s retro pay will other. The board was invited to list, just how much we offer. disagree on things, the majority mind and supported the chair- be $80,000. Ours will be close have lunch with the group. Thank Are there more programs and state their case, take their vote person. After witnessing some to $40,000 each. This should you to all the staff that lead and services needed by our people? and we move on. The chairper- things, such as telling me that an conclude my part of the raise inspire our youth. You are mak- Yes, there is. Is there a gap in son is the one who holds your individual would not want a posi- structure. I want HR to put their ing a difference in their lives. some services leaving members vote against you. He uses it for tion permanently and that person stamp of approval on it. I do not On the same afternoon we underserved or not served at all? political purposes all the time. did indeed get the position with want this coming back on us. met to discuss the progress of Yes, there definitely is. But I have If any of you have watched the an additional $20,000 that was It is your birthright to run this our TAP survey. It was proposed to say that what we do offer in Livestream when he disrespected apparently buried in a resolu- tribe with me as vice chair. Set to do a random sample of tribal our existing programs/services elder Unit V Representative Joan tion that the board voted on. I the meeting up, I have gathered members. Most of the board is seen as essential to those who Carr-Anderson, because she know a few of us must have been support. If we make the deal with present preferred it being sent to benefit from them. As we go into the 2015 budget, voted to allow an investigation drinking the Kool-Aid or con- him we are set. He’ll be on his all members in the service area we are looking for ways to con- into a matter of the chairperson centrating on the proposed sav- way to Detroit.” so we can see where the needs tinue the current level of services asking for election information ings and not seeing the increase. Another interesting thing is are. The costs will be coming with fund reductions from the After a few times of that and the minutes of 4-10-02 desig- back to the board to make the that our team members were not federal and state governments as constant spinning of facts and nating Bernard as the CEO of final decision. comfortable giving out. So now well as any grant that is in its last words, I had seen the light. This Greektown Casino and COO On April 2, we had a semi- I ask, if you are not guilty why year of activity. All this while would you be against an investi- does not mean that I am against of Kewadin Casinos Gaming annual review on ACFS (social our tribe continues to grow. It is gation? Mr. Chairperson labeled the chairperson; it means that I Authority, included was a services). They manage 30 pro- a challenge we take seriously and it “a criminal investigation,” that approach everything with suspi- $350,000 base salary annually grams and served over 19,000 I give kudos to our professional was not out of the board’s mouth, cion. Anybody who is around the and bonus and benefit plans. The members last year including staff for continuing to provide our but his own. board knows what really goes motion was carried including 1,126 members with heating members with the best we have to • The board is doing back- on. We absolutely try to work Payment. The minutes of 6-5-02 assistance. The staff is working offer while getting the most bang room deals — the majority of the together and some days are better state, “Moved by Paquin, sup- diligently to meet our member’s for the buck! board has lunch in the Signatures than others but it is not the board ported by Payment, to approve needs. 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