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Official newspaper of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Chippewa County Hope Not Handcuffs launched By Rick Smith an effort to find viable treatment agencies in the Chippewa County county in the Upper Peninsula to the prevalence of dependencies The Chippewa County Chapter options for individuals seeking area are the Chippewa County launch the Hope Not Handcuffs on addictive substances. of Families Against Narcotics help to reduce dependency with Sheriff’s Department, Bay initiative. The organization also seeks (FAN) linked with officials from heroin, prescription drugs, and Mills Indian Community Police FAN is a community based volunteers from the community the City of Sault Ste. Marie, Bay alcohol. It is a solution.” Department and Sault Ste. Marie program for individuals seeking interested in helping people find Mills Indian Community, Sault People struggling with any Tribe of Chippewa Indians Law recovery or are in recovery as solutions through the Hope Not Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa substance use disorders can find Enforcement. well as their families and sup- Handcuffs initiative. FAN of Indians and others on Sept. 15 for supportive, compassionate and According to FAN Board of porters, according to the web site Chippewa County can be reached the official launch of the Hope respectful help from any partici- Directors member and Sault Ste. familiesagainstnarcotics.org. The through email at chippewa@ Not Handcuffs initiative in the pating police agencies simply by Marie Chippewa Tribal Court organization is active in 26 coun- familiesagainstnarcotics.org or area. The occasion took place at asking them for help. Ineligibility Chief Judge Jocelyn Fabry, ties in Michigan and offers a vari- by logging on to www.facebook. the entrance to the sheriff’s office exceptions may be made for Chippewa County is the first ety of programs to help reduce com/fanchipp. in downtown Sault Ste. Marie. people with warrants for felonies According to the web site or domestic violence, presenting hopenothandcuffs.org, FAN start- as a danger to others or having ed the initiative “aimed at bring- medical conditions requiring hos- ing law enforcement and com- pitalization. munity organizations together in Participating law enforcement Tribe helps students with tech costs The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe the 2020-21 school year. Parents of Chippewa Indians Board of (or guardians) must provide proof Directors approved two new that students were enrolled in a programs for students to help virtual or hybrid education pro- them with technology costs gram prior to Sept. 8, 2020. during the COVID-19 pan- To qualify, applicants must demic — the K-12 Technology provide the following information Reimbursement Program and the by Oct. 30: Higher Education Technology — Completed K-12 technology Enhancement Reimbursement enhancement application Program. Cares Act funding — Copy of student’s tribal received by the tribe will pay for card Photo by Rick Smith both programs. — Parent/legal guardian IRS Seen here at the Chippewa County Hope Not Handcuffs joint launch announcement on Sept. 15 in Sault Ste. K-12 Program W-9 form Marie, from left, FAN Regional Director David Clayton, Chief Judge Fabry speaking to an assemblage of about The K-12 Technology — Proof of current enrollment 30 onlookers, FAN Board of Directors members Shirley Farnquist and Susan Tobias, and FAN Executive Board Reimbursement Program is a one- in a virtual or hybrid education Secretary Lynn Farnquist. Other speakers represented the City of Sault Ste. Marie, FAN, Chippewa County time reimbursement program for program Sheriff’s Department, Bay Mills Indian Community Police Department and Sault Tribe Law Enforcement. Police up to $1,000 per student to help — Receipt for purchased item Chief Bob Marchand spoke on behalf of Sault Tribe Law Enforcement. K-12 students enrolled in a virtu- (with proof of purchase between al or hybrid education program. March 1 and Oct. 30, 2020) Applicants must provide justifica- Applications can be found at tion for how the technology-relat- www.saulttribe.com under the ed purchase is needed as a result Education tab. of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Reimbursement will be pro- program is open to any Sault vided on a first-come, first-served Tribe K-12 student residing in the basis for allowable expenses only. tribe’s seven-county service area Sault Tribe will have full discre- who has been enrolled in a virtual tion to approve or deny reim- or hybrid education program for See “Student tech help,” page 17

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Photo by Rick Smith About 200 congregants celebrated the last Mass conducted by Brother John Hascall, a Sault Tribe elder and Capuchin friar, on Aug. 24 as he retired from pastoral duties. The service and a farewell gathering for him took place on the tribe’s Sault Ste. Marie powwow grounds on Aug. 24. His retirement closes 52 years of serving parishes in the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Montana and the eastern Upper Peninsula. For the past 22 years, he served the Diocese of Marquette and parishioners at St. Isaac Jogues in Sault Ste. Marie and the Holy Family in Barbeau. In addition, in 2017 he assumed duties at St. Kateri Tekakwitha in Bay Mills. He is known for combining Anishinaabe and Catholic customs. “I give thanks for all these days,” he told the congregation. Bro. Hascall leaves the eastern U.P. to live at the St. Fidelis Friary in Appleton, Wis. Seen here prior to the start of ceremonies, from left, introductory speaker Bob Schallip of the Holy Family parish, Bro. Hascall, and Diocese of Marquette Archbishop John F. Doerfler, who said the departing pastor

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Sept. 26 at the Mary FCarerom ACFS Awarenessforget to take time for Month ourselves. cially when they have children in Did you know an entire month Most of us are feeling stressed their homes, who are also pouring is dedicated to educating and and national Self-Care Awareness from empty cups. The work foster Murray Aaniin, boozhoo, everyone! Culturewill be given transportationCamp infor- encouraging people to invest Month is a good time to take a parents do every day is vital to The Sault Tribe Language and mation. in their well being? Self-Care look at our schedules to see if foster children’s success. Culture Department is hosting All attendees will be pre- Awareness Month is a time to there are small windows of time Don’t forget to take care of the second annual Anishinaabe screened for COVID-19 symp- remind everyone that taking care of which we can take advantage. yourself! For self-care ideas, see Miikaans Anishinaabemowin toms prior to departure to the of ourselves is essential. Self-care Self-care is especially import- https://www.developgoodhabits. guided trail walk on Saturday, camp, required to wear appropri- is often neglected in our everyday ant for foster parents. It is one of com/self-care-ideas/. Sept. 26, 2020, at the Mary ate PPE masks. lives, especially during the pan- the most important tools one can If you are interested in becom- Murray Culture Camp on Sugar If participants do not have demic. have in one’s toolbox. Without ing a foster parent and making a Island, Mich., from 1 to 4 p.m. masks, we will provide them Right now, many are dealing healthy, meaningful self-care, difference in the life of a child, Due to COVID-19 restrictions, before departure. with how to remain employed folks will be operating at a deficit please contact Anishnaabek space is limited and participants Everyone attending must prac- while monitoring their children’s that can lead to burnout. Folks Community and Family Services must register by 5 p.m. on Friday, tice safe social distancing, follow remote schoolwork. It’s easy to can’t pour from empty cups, espe- at (800) 726-0093. Sept. 25, 2020. proper hygiene practices and use To register for this function, the sanitizing stations provided please call the Language and on location. Elder sought for Escanaba Community Culture Department at (906) 635- Adults or guardians must 6050 or email svandyke@ accompany all participating chil- Health part-time clerk position saulttribe.net or jbiron@ dren. Sault Tribe’s Elder Community Health clerk in Application and job details saulttribe.net. Please contact us by phone or Employment Program seeks Escanaba. are at the Escanaba Tribal Once registered, participants email for more information. applications for a part-time Applicants must be Sault Community Health Center, 1401 Tribe members aged 60 or N. 26th Street, Suite 105, or over and reside in the tribe’s contact Tara Duchene at (906) service area, undergo criminal 341-1836 or Brenda Cadreau at background investigations and (906) 635-4767. Deadline: open pre-employment drug testing. until filled. All-In-One Fitness Club hours The All-In-One Fitness Club at For more information, folk the Big Bear Arena in Sault Ste. can make contact by telephone Marie opened on Sept. 8. by calling (906) 635-7711, go to The hours are Monday-Friday, the club’s web site information 6 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sundays, 9 waiting at bigbeararena.com or a.m.-1 p.m. find them on Facebook at https:// The All-In-One Fitness Club is www.facebook.com/all.in.one. closed on Saturdays. fitness.club/. Training opportunities available for eligible applicants The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of reimburse an employer 50 percent Chippewa Indians Workforce of your wage for a specified train- Innovation and Opportunities Act ing period. (WIOA) Program has funding Candidates must meet certain available for on-the-job training eligibility requirements and be and short-term occupational train- a resident of the seven-county ing opportunities. service area. The program may be able to Apply at the WIOA office provide tuition assistance for at the Big Bear Arena in Sault skills training if it leads to an Ste. Marie, Mich, or call Brenda industry-recognized certification Cadreau at 635-4767 for more or under OJT, the program may information. Tribal members: need assistance? Three membership liaisons Ste. Marie, (906) 635-6050, work with the chairperson’s (800) 793-0660, sberger@ office on membership issues and saulttribe.net concerns across the service area. Units II and III — Clarence The liaisons respond to mem- Hudak, Lambert Center, St. bership issues and follow up to Ignace, (906) 643-2124, ensure they are resolved. Sault [email protected] Tribe members are encouraged Units IV and V — Mary to contact the liaisons when they Jenerou, Manistique Tribal need help with tribal issues by Center, (906) 341-8469; emailing membersconcerns@ Munising Centers, (906) 450- saulttribe.net or contacting them 7011 or (906) 450-7011, individually at: [email protected]. Unit I — Sheila Berger, Office of the Chairperson, Sault “For All Your Tire Needs”

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Marie Tribe of citizens and $30 to Canada. Please [email protected]. 1129 E. Easterday Ave., Sault, MI 49783 Page 4 News September 23, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung A good day for indigenous people YPSILANTI, Mich. – The accurately, it resolved to install enous land acknowledge at all needed by many. The pandemic treaty rights prevents catastro- Anishinaabek Caucus mem- a smaller pipeline – a solution Michigan Democratic Party pub- made this clear to all. phes that would endanger the bers wrote two resolutions and that was neither economically lic meetings instructs the chair “These resolutions represent Great Lakes basin ecosystem, the brought another to the Michigan nor environmentally sound. The of the Michigan Democratic our mission to create a better state’s water supply, family farms Democratic Party (MDP) nom- Anishinaabek Caucus’ correctly Party to appoint a committee Michigan for all our people,” said and the businesses dependent on inating convention during cites that the only protective mea- of not less than seven people T.J. Stephens, Sault Ste. Marie Michigan’s land and water.” Aug. 29-30, 2020, where 97 sure is decommissioning. It also to write a statement overturning Tribe of Chippewa Indians citizen “The Anishinaabek Caucus percent of MDP membership cures the oversight of extant tribal the Doctrine of Discovery in and Anishinaabek Caucus vice- promotes the interests and con- voted them into the party plat- treaty rights. The United States’ Michigan with acknowledgement chair. “Further, advocating for the cerns of the indigenous people. It form: Resolution on the shutdown Constitution grants treaty rights to that land now identified as wellbeing of our Native American unites allies and engages elected and decommissioning of Line-5, the federally recognized tribes in Michigan was inhabited by people protects all Michiganders Anishinaabek Democrats,” said Indigenous People’s Day and a Michigan. On May 20, 2019, the indigenous people; it was neither as well. Preservation of tribal Stephens. resolution supporting universal U.S. Supreme Court upheld these vacant nor devoid of settlements. single-payer healthcare. through mandated tribal participa- There are 12 federally recognized The caucus thanks Ethyl tion – not merely consultation. tribes in Michigan, including the Robinson Huron Rivera, Kathleen McKee and “The Michigan Democratic Ojibwe, Odawa and Potawatomi Catherine Manigold. Party recognizes how dangerous tribes, who comprise the Waawiindaamaagewin MDP membership also Line-5 is and has taken a pro- Anishinaabe. passed a resolution on the estab- active stance for action before Brandi Nehila, Little Traverse sign historic documents lishment of a special committee Enridge destroys the Great Bay Band of Odawa Indians cit- SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario Anishinaabe principles of to draft indigenous land acknowl- Lakes,” said Andrea Pierce, Little izen and Anishinaabek Caucus – At a meeting of chiefs from miinigoziwin (gifts from the edgement written by Roger Traverse Bay Band of Odawa treasurer, thanks Roger McClary the Robinson Huron Treaty Creator, inherent authority) and McClary. Indians citizen and Anishinaabek for introducing and the MDP for territory, the Robinson Huron Anishiniaabe-aadziwin (life as “I am pleased that the MDP Caucus chair and founder. “Now passing the land acknowledge- Waawiindaamaagewin (RHW) Anishinaabe). has welcomed multiple reso- that the Michigan Democratic ment resolution. “It is important signed two historic documents “We ask governments to lutions that affect Michigan’s Party has made this resolu- to recognize the Anishinaabek that were solemnized by ceremo- respect the Anishinaabe way of Native populations into the plat- tion part of the party platform, as the first people of Michigan.” ny. This marks the 170th anniver- life. Since at least the time of our form. Increasing Native visibility Governor Whitmer should fulfill She adds on behalf of the caucus, sary of the original signing of the treaty, we have not been consult- and lifting our voices strengthens her campaign promise to SHUT “Nicely done Democrats!” treaty. ed or accommodated through any our partnership and collective DOWN AND DECOMMISSION The resolution supporting uni- “We continue to demand that of the settler government process- goal of putting words to action,” LINE-5.” versal single-payer healthcare, in Canada and Ontario respect our es,” Chief Sayers said. “Today, said Julie Dye, Pokagon Band A resolution of Michigan its declaration for healthcare for inherent rights. The protocol and as we have always done, we are Potawatomi Nation citizen and recognizing contributions of its all Michiganders, resolves the declaration summarizes how we committed to our responsibilities Anishinaabek Caucus secretary indigenous people by designating shortcomings of employer-pro- as Anishinaabe work together over our territories. The protocol and founder. each second Monday in October vided healthcare. Necessary and protect our resources,” Chief and declaration demonstrates our The resolution on the shut- as Michigan’s Indigenous People measures to protect the populace Pamajewon said. commitment to working with down and decommissioning of Day aligns the history of people from the COVID-19 caused many The RHW are committed other treaty nations.” Line-5 corrects the conclusion of of the Great Lake basin with Michiganders to lose their jobs to working together with other The protocol and declara- the 2016 resolution that addressed official observation of the facts – and hence their healthcare cover- treaty nations on their relation- tion of the Robinson Huron Enbridge’s Line-5. Although Europeans were immigrants. age at a time when preventative ships in the spirit and intent of Waawiindaamaagewin can be it tallied facts correctly and A resolution to establish a medicine, diagnostic medicine the treaty. The RHW Protocol accessed by going to http:// named the threat to Michigan special committee to draft indig- and hospital care was urgently and Declaration enshrine the rhw1850treaty.com/. September 23, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News Page 5 Resolutions passed during Sault Tribe Board meetings from Aug. 18 to Sept. 1 The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe which $1,458,000 will come from FY 2020 Budget Modifications al program and as authorized Program administered by the of Chippewa Indians Board of other revenue/fund balance and – Approved for a decrease in fed- by U.S. Treasury guidelines COVID-19 Taskforce Grants Directors convened for meeting $96,000 from tribal support. eral funding of $261,455.57 with and applicable federal law. Subcommittee to provide emer- on Aug. 18, 2020, with all pres- Rescinds prior resolution 2020- no effect on tribal support. Additionally extended the board gency assistance grants to tribal ent except for Director Causley. 190, FY 2020 Governmental 208 – Tribal Practices For chairperson’s signature authori- businesses to reimburse costs of The following resolutions were Capital Purchases Budget. Wellness In Indian Country FY ty to amounts over $50,000 for business interruption caused the passed. 196 – BIE CARES/Greer 2021 Budget Modification – CARES Act funding disburse- pandemic. In addition, the res- Resolution 2020-185 – Elderly Funds JKL Fiduciary Committee Aproved to increase expenses ments without further approval olution grants the tribe’s board Division – Elder Outreach – Accepted BIE CARES/Greer and increase federal CDC funds from the board of directors for of directors, board chairperson, Worker Program Establishment funds and requests the CFO to of $53,729.99 with no effect on disbursements that have been executive director, Kewadin of FY 2021 Budget – Approved internally place the funds in a tribal support. previously authorized and appro- Casino CEO and EDC executive for third party revenue of budget under the JKL Fiduciary 209 – Health Sault Pharmacy priated by the board. Further, in director the authority to waive $268,913.24. Committee BIE cost center. FY 2020 Budget Modification – the event the tribe’s executive the signature authority, budget 186 – Natural Resources – 197 – Sault Tribe Law Approved to change the person- director, Kewadin Casino CEO modifications policy, salary and Nunn’s Creek Fisheries FY 2020 Enforcement Additional Officer nel sheet and reallocate expenses or EDC executive director uses hiring policies, procurement and Budget Modification – Approved and Academy Training FY 2020 with no effect on tribal support. the authority to issue funding purchasing policies and other for an increase in federal BIA Budget Modification – Approved 210 – Health St. Ignace in excess of $50,000 for their tribal policies and procedures revenue of $55,000 and other for $186,716.80 from funds iden- Pharmacy FY 2020 Budget own department or waive poli- relating to disbursement of funds revenue, proceeds from sales of tified by the executive director Modification – Approved to cies or procedures for their own as deemed necessary but only to $126,536.59 with no effect on prior to the next regularly sched- change the personnel sheet with department, the approval of the the extent needed to streamline tribal support. uled board meeting. no effect on tribal support. chairperson is required in addi- and expedite CARES Act fund- 187 – Health Center – 198 – The Court Of Appeals 211 – Health Manistique tion to the approval of the tribal ing under authorized guidelines Soo Dental FY 2020 Budget Appointments – Karrie S. Pharmacy FY 2020 Budget executive team member and the and laws. Modification – Approved to Wichtman reappointed as chief Modification – Approved to chairperson reserves the right 218 – Authorizing the Filing change the personnel sheet and judge for a four-year term begin- change the personnel sheet and to review all such action. These Of An Amicus Brief In Treaty reallocate expenses with no effect ning Aug. 26, 2020. Martina reallocate expenses with no effect extended authorities shall expire Fishing Case – Filing approved on tribal support. Gauthier appointed as a reserve on tribal support. on March 31, 2021. on behalf of the tribe in the 188 – Health Center – Soo attorney position appellate judge 212 – FY 2021 and FY 2022 217 – Approving COVID- matter of People of the State Medical Nursing FY 2020 Budget for a four-year term beginning Budget Document 002 (Excluding 19 Sault Ste. Marie Tribally of Michigan v. Walter Joseph Modification – Approved to Aug. 26, 2020. Christina L. Health Division) – Approved the Owned Small Business Recovery Caswell in the State of Michigan change the personnel sheet and DeMoore appointed as a reserve FY 2021 Budget Document 002 Program – Approved the Court of Appeals. reallocate expenses with no effect attorney position appellate judge totaling $10,585,833 of which COVID-19 Enterprise Recovery on tribal support. for a four-year term beginning 41,795,060 comes from tribal 189 – Governmental – Aug. 26, 2020. support. Also approved the FY Economic Director FY 2020 199 National Congress Of 2022 Budget Document 002 Budget Modification – Approved American Indians Mini Grant totaling $7,797,229 of which Roy Electric Co. Inc. to reduce the personnel page and – Accepted and established a $945,507 comes from tribal sup- IndustrIal – CommerCIal – resIdentIal reallocate expenses with no effect mini grant of up to $12,000 for port. on tribal support. direct mailing to the membership 213 – Ethernet Network Data Don’t get caught without power again! 190 – FY 2020 Governmental regarding the U.S. Census. Transport Services Project Generators: Sales, Installation, Maintenance Capital Purchases Budget – The board reconvened on 20-001 Contract Award – by a Trained Licensed Electrician Appropriated $1,704,000 for the Sept. 1 with all present. Authorized the selection and FY 2020 Governmental Capital 200 – Sawyer Village contracting with Peninsula Fiber Visit our website for a list of services! Purchases Budget, of which Maintenance FY 2020 Budget Network to provide data transport $1,578,000 comes from other rev- Modification – Approved to services for the project. (906) 632-8878 www.royelectriccompany.com enue/fund balance and $126,000 change the personnel sheet and 214 – Board of Directors from tribal support. reduce expenses $6,596.7 with Head Start Advisory Committee IN BUSINESS FOR 45 YEARS 191 – Continuing Funding no effect on tribal support. – Appointed directors Gravelle, Authority For Fiscal Year 2021 201 – DeMawating Sorenson and McKerchie to the September to August – Approved Development FY 2020 Enterprise Head Start Advisory Committee FLOWERS’ at 2020 spending levels for a Capital Expenses Modification – until terms as members of the period not to exceed 45 days Approved to increase the expens- board expire, and appointed AUTO SERVICE for Early Head Start, Early es for DeMawating Development directors Massaway, Hoffman as Head Start BIA, Head Start, $190,000 from fund balance and alternate members of the commit- LICENSED MASTER MECHANIC Head Start BIA, Community establish a new cost center in the tee until their terms on the board (906) 632-8074 Oriented Policing Services Tribal company. expire. Resources Grant Program and 202 – EDC Sub-Recipient 215 – National Indian 3750 East 5 Mile Sault Tribe Thrive. Grant Establishment of FY Gaming Association 2020 – 192 – Amending Team Member 2020 and FY 2021 Budgets – Appointed Chairperson Payment Manual Vacation Policy – Approved for State of Michigan as delegate to the NIGA with MY LIFE IS MOBILE. Amended the tribe’s vacation pol- funds of $57,000 for FY 2020 Gaming Commissioner Kenneth SO IS MY CREDIT UNION. icy for governmental, enterprise and $28,000 for FY 2021. J. Ermatinger as an alternate and casino employees vacation 203 – Transfer of Land and along with directors Hoffman, policy to provide flexibility for Buildings To EDC For Economic Sorenson, Massaway, Freiheit, the inability to use vacation time Purposes – Transferred property, Lowes, Causley-Smith, Chase, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. possession, control and manage- Matson, McKerchie, Gravelle, 193 – Approving Program ment of three parcels to the EDC Hollowell and Morrow. For Allocation of CARES Act for economic activities for the 216 – Allowing For Improved Tribal Government Relief Funds betterment of the tribe. Processing of Executed and – Approved policies for the 204 – Approving Application Approved Tribal Expenditures program administered in coop- To the Federal Communications In Response To COVID-19 – eration by the COVID-19 Task Commission for 2.5 GHZ Granted the tribe’s executive Force Grants Subcommittee and Spectrum License – Authorized director, Kewadin Casino CEO Fiscal and Human Resources for submission of an application and the tribe’s EDC executive Subcommittee. for a radio spectrum license. director the authority to waive 194 – Visa Commercial Card 205 – Federal CARES – signature authority policy, bud- Account and Limited Waiver Of Interest Establishment of FY get modification policy, salary With our web enabled mobile app, you have access anywhere in the world, anytime, wherever you are. View accounts, transfer money, make deposits Sovereign Immunity PNC Bank 2020 Budget – Approved for and hiring policies, procure- and more all from the palm of your hand using your smart phone or tablet. National Association – Ratified interest with other revenue of ment and purchasing policies and approved as was approved by $21,541.67 with no effect on and other tribal policies and and for the Sault Tribe Gaming tribal support. procedures relating to the dis- Authority. 206 – BIA CARES Funds bursement of tribal funds as they The board reconvened on Establishment of FY 2020 Budget determine necessary but only to Aug. 25 with all present except – Approved for $2,407,613 in the extent needed to streamline Director Matson. federal funding with no effect on and expedite the disbursement 195 – FY 2020 Governmental tribal support. of CARES Act relief funding Sault Ste. Marie • Brimley • Bay Mills Capital Purchases Budget – 207 – Federal CARES – that are executed and approved Kinross • Cedarville Appropriated $1,554,000 of Governmental and Sub-Recipient expenditures pursuant to a trib- www.soocoop.com NCUA Insured Page 6 Language September 23, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Bnakwe Giizis Anishinaabemowin 2020 Falling Leaves Moon by Susan Askwith You name your problem and we’ll improvise a solution from cattails. G’bimaadizimi jiigi Shkakimikwe. Gi’bi-maa-diz-mi jii-gi Sh-kak-i-mi-kwe. We live close to mother Earth. How well would you do, living in our northern wilds, with Culinary cattails! just the gifts of Shkimikwe? Our earliest nookomisak miinwaa Early spring: Dig around stems to find shoots. Peel mishoomisak (grandmothers and grandfathers) learned how to and eat in salads or stews. Go easy (nengaaj) until you use those gifts and developed many skills. Our lives today can know how it affects you when you eat it raw. Late spring-summer: Cut off the spikes at the top. be richer and more empowered when we follow those traditional Saute or eat raw. Both sections are tasty. Eat them like hand-crafted ways. Like our ancestors, we can learn to make a corn on the cob. Cucumber taste. good life come what may, using plants, trees, minerals, animal Later summer: The seed head has developed and parts, water and fire to create wiigwaams, clothing, moccasins, the yellow pollen is abundant. Use a clean narrow neck sleds, snowshoes, baskets, belts, brushes, traps, strings, ropes, bottle (soda) and put the seed head inside and shake it drying racks, toys, torches, canoes, paddles, grave markers, around vigorously. It won’t take long to get a decent pile of powdery pollen.Use it like flour to make pancakes or pipes, decoys, cradleboard, mats, bags, jewelry, maple sug- in cornbread. It’s also a good thickener for stews. ar-making implements, knee bands, pack frames, weapons and Late summer-early fall through spring: Harvest root musical instrments. That’s impressive! starch: Collect roots, wash and peel. Break up roots under clean water. The starch (a little sweet) separates Thanks to our elders (gete piitzijig) and the young people from the fibers. Continue until fibers are free, then re- move them and pour off excess water. Allow starch to (eshkiniigijig) who are learning our ways from them, dry by a fire or in the sun. Use for cooking or boil some Baaweting Anishinaabek (Sault Tribe) offers teachings in our to make a syrup. Starch is rich in vitamins A, B and C. traditional ways, including cattails many uses. The pollen has no gluten but the starch has plenty of it so it acts like wheat flour does in making bread. Of the many plants (zaagkiinoon) that we use, pakweyashkook (cattails) might be one of the most versatile. You can recognize them by their distinctive Parts of a cattail hot-dog-appearing brown seed heads sticking up from broad flat leaves that grow 3-10 feet A: Male spike; makes pollen then shrinks to a thin stick tall. Like other grasses, the leaves wrap around B. Female spike: becomes each other from a center core. Pakweyashkook the brown hot-dog shape (some like to soak their feet in the water, 12-18 inch- stalks grow spikes; some do not es is pretty ideal for them. Those hot-dog seed but tend to be taller) C. Stalk of wrapped leaves heads explode when disturbed to release liter- D. Swollen storage of starch: ally piles of fluffy seeds but pakweyashkook peel, cook and eat! spread just as easily by sending up new shoots/ E. Underground stem — hor- zaagkiinoon from their thick white stems that izontal; starts new shoots F. New shoots; they stretch grow sideways under the soil. The roots look like up growing leaves and spikes spaghetti. Once pakweyashkook find a good G. Dead stalk from last year. place, they multiply like crazy and can take over Channels oxygen to stem in and cause trouble for other plants and water winter. H. Roots: long, string-like; systems. absorb nutrients from the soil.

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Pronunciation guide; how to sound really good: Let’s just stick with these basics: Letters sound like they do in reading English, except for these ones. a sounds like u in cup i sounds like i in pin aa sounds like a in all ii sounds like e in be o sounds like oo in book e sounds like e in bed oo sounds like o in go g sounds only like g in go nh has no sound at all; it is only a SIGN that the vowel in Fun fact: The underground stem keeps growing out- front of it is said in a nasal way. ward in all directions, migrating to new territory. A colony English has a lot of strange spellings. Our system of writing is of pakweyashkoog an acre big may consist of only a few easier. We pronounce all the letters shown, even if we say some of plants. A single plant may put up thousands of shoots — them pretty fast and some are pretty quiet. all part of the original mother plant. September 23, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News Page 7 Families lose everything in Kincheloe duplex fire By Brenda Austin a newborn and his siblings. I’m A house fire destroyed a so thankful no one was hurt and duplex on Shadow Wood Lane in there were vacant units to house Sault Tribe’s Kincheloe housing both families.” site on the morning of Sept. 1. Lisa Lynn Laponsie and No one was hurt in the 11:30 a.m. Michael Germain resided in one fire, but two Sault Tribe families half of the duplex with their five lost everything. children – three girls aged 17, 12 Several area fire departments and 8, and two boys aged 6 and 3 responded but could not save the years old. building. Laponsie said, “Tribal Housing Sault Tribe Housing Authority has been great and the commu- provided immediate housing for nity stepped up and helped us. the families and plans on rebuild- There are good people out there ing the duplex. that have helped our family get Housing Director Joni the things we need.” Talentino said, “I was on scene “We do still need a lot of soon after the fire was reported. things, but our community has Duplex on Shadow Wood Lane in Kincheloe, Mich., destroyed by fire on Sept. 1. No lives lost, no injuries. It was disturbing to watch the done so much for our family it’s Laponsie said they lost every- kids alive with me and we can everything they own. duplex go up in flames. It was unbelievable,” Laponsie added. thing to the fire but they are still rebuild from this.” GoFundMe campaigns have also comforting to watch and be The kids are doing the best they blessed. “I cry just about every Megan Baker and Anthony been set up for each family part of a community that imme- can. They have their moments day; I can’t replace baby pictures McClusky, along with their at https://gf.me/u/yvvv83 and diately pulled together to provide where they cry and want to be or my kids baby blankets. I am baby and young child were able https://gf.me/u/yvsmzj. necessary clothing and diapers for held.” blessed to have my five beautiful to escape the fire but also lost Odenaang natural gas conversion project finished From Heather Smith, STHA the weather took a colder turn. The Sault Tribe Housing Residents should now see savings Authority (STHA) recently on future utility bill. announced a project to convert For quite some time, it was a home appliances from propane goal of the STHA to bring nat- to natural gas at the Odenaang ural gas to the Odenaang site. It housing site has been complet- became the perfect time to reach ed. The last phase of the project that goal as the City of Sault Ste. took a month and involved the Marie moved to expand service contractor converting 60 resi- with the main line was so close to dential appliance connections. Odenaang. Not only will current Most appliances can be converted residents benefit from the change from propane to natural gas with over with natural gas lines on the a change or replacement of con- whole site, it’s a plus to future necting hardware. A DTE Energy residents. Company representative set the After individual residents con- meters and made sure appliances tact their propane companies to were working. cancel services, the sight of all While the COVID-19 pandem- those white propane tanks will Unsightly propane tanks should ic pushed back our original time become a thing of the past. soon disappear from Odenaang. frame, it was still done before Mills calls for Native American count,

reinstatement WASHINGTON, D.C. – non-federalof 2020 grants and Census other pro- Todeadline learn more about our pro- Olympic Gold Medalist and gramming opportunities which grams, visit the Running Strong Running Strong for American rely on Census data to determine site at www.indianyouth.org or Indian Youth National funding levels. contact [email protected]. Spokesperson Billy Mills deliv- “COVID-19 obviously hin- ered 2,027 signatures to the U.S. dered our events,” said Cheryl Senate on Sept. 15 calling for the Kary, director of Sacred Pipe 2020 Census deadline to be rein- Resource Center, a center for stated to its extension date of Oct. Native American support in 31, 2020. Mandan, N.D. Sacred Pipe “The Census is one of the most Resource Center is a program valuable tools for change and partner of Running Strong for representation in Indian Country,” American Indian Youth and one said Mills (Oglala Lakota). “Our of the many non-profit organiza- Native American communities tions involved in grassroots tribal deserve to be counted and heard.” community counting efforts. In early August, the U.S. “We are able to provide infor- Census Bureau announced their mation, however, in preparation decision to move the 2020 Census for self-response events later this reporting date up to Sept. 30, summer. Despite [COVID-19] we 2020, citing costs and logistical will continue outreach efforts as difficulty due to the coronavi- safely as possible when opportu- rus pandemic. However, Native nities arise.” Voices Network projects the new Running Strong for American deadline could mean up to $1 Indian Youth works to help billion in lost federal funding Native American communities for Indian Country annually, as meet their immediate critical well as even more losses due to needs. Page 8 Candidates’ Forum September 23, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung State and federal general election candidates Sault Tribe’s Legislative in Win Awenen Nisitoung. Eight tions relevant to national tribal In the U.S. House of In the Michigan House, 104th Office wrote to 40 state and candidates responded. issues. Represenatives race, 1st District, Dan O’Neil and John federal candidates in the coming State candidates were asked In the presidential race, former Congressional District, Dana Roth responded. In the 107th November election asking them one set of questions relevant to V.P. Joe Biden responded. Ferguson responded. In the 4th Sistrict, Jim Page responded, to write responses to specific state tribal issues and federal can- In the U.S. Senate race, Sen. Congressional District, Jerry and in the 110th, Janet Mesta questions for a candidate’s forum didates were asked a set of ques- Gary Peters responded. Hilliard responded. responded. Federal questions — Question 1 Question 2 Question 3 Question 4 Question 5 Presidential Executive Order Because of landmark (negative) During the Obama-Biden adminis- In 2016, Republican and Language in U.S. treaties 13175 of Nov. 6, 2000, called precedential cases like Oliphant v tration, over 500,000 acres of land Democratic presidential candi- with tribes in the mid-1800s for government-to-government Suquamish 1978, Native American were moved into reservation trust dates all but ignored tribal nation exchanged over 500 million acres relations between the federal women and victims are put at status. The Trump administration calls for protecting our Mother of land from Indian territory to the government and tribes. Since the greater risk of violence more than has had an adverse impact on Earth from exploitation of our federal government in exchange Obama-Biden presidential memo- any other racial ethnic popula- moving land into trust, including natural resources and sacred for, “health, education and social randum, which created the White tion. Inconsistent federal laws attempting to promulgate a pro- sites. In 2015, the Obama-Biden welfare” into perpetuity. This legal House Counsel on Indian Affairs, and a lack of data collection tocol to afford local government’s administration held nearly a year arrangement does not expire. presidents have used the execu- specific to American Indians and greater say in the process, mov- of multi-agency consultations Sequestration, government shut tive authority to strengthen tribal tribal affiliation of victims, make ing historical Alaska Native land with tribes to ensure a compre- downs and discretionary fund- sovereignty and relationships. Natives more vulnerable. How out of trust, and the attack on hensive and tribally respectful ing classification, all threaten One senator recently called for would Congress support systemic the Mashpee Wampanoag land review of sacred sites and full to abrogate this treaty and trust the appointment of an American change to ensure there is con- in trust. How could Congress environmental assessment prior responsibility. Tribes are calling Indian at the cabinet level. How sistent jurisdiction which holds strengthen the land in trust pro- to granting access permits. How for advanced appropriations would Congress strengthen gov- non-Native perpetrators account- cess to be consistent, including would Congress protect our nat- through full and forward fund- ernment-to-government relations able on tribal lands? Congressional mandatory trust ural resources and identify and ing, qualifying tribal nations as a with tribal nations? processes? implement solutions to climate 51st state, moving all treaty and change that threatens our tribal trust funding to the non-discre- natural resources? tionary classification. How would Congress ensure treaty and trust obligations are honored and made permanent as a legacy to your Federal Responses — time in Congress? Presidential Candidate authority, grows coordination I’ll ensure that communities on the Task force and to pro- lished that the federal government former V.P. Joe Biden among law enforcement agencies, disproportionately harmed by vide tribes with equal access to has a duty to keep its word and and expands access to culturally climate change and pollution, COVID-19 related information as fulfill its treaty commitments. sensitive resources for victims including indigenous communi- is provided to their state and local The current administration’s and survivors. ties, are the first to benefit from counterparts. record on honoring these require- new grant programs, make invest- I have also engaged with ments is unacceptable; tribes 3. I will build on the strong ments in coastal restoration and the National Congress of the have lost ground here. As we’ve legacy of the Obama-Biden empower tribal governments to American Indians on a proposal seen in recent years, federal administration’s strong record protect their people on the front to create an assistant secretary for judges openly hostile to tribal of supporting land into trust in lines of climate change. You can tribal affairs at the Department of law further threaten these long- a fair, transparent and efficient read more about my plan at joe- Homeland Security— to ensure held norms and precedents. We 1. For decades, I have worked process. I will work to take land biden.com/clean-energy. tribes have an elevated voice must ensure judicial appointees to foster tribal sovereignty and into trust and support tribal water when it comes to disaster assis- are properly vetted and respect prosperity and to ensure the rights. 5. The United States has ethical, tance, law enforcement and miti- judicial precedent and we must United States follows through on moral and, more importantly, gation of security threats. ensure executive branch officials the commitments it has made to 4. I will work to restore tribal legal commitments to Native Finally, at Chairperson fulfill the clear duty established Indian Country. I know that tribal lands and safeguard natural and nations and their citizens. I rec- Payment’s request, during my by Congress--to honor the trust nations should be empowered to cultural resources. Tribal home- ognize and will work to strength- term, I have provided legislative relations with tribes. As Ranking govern Native communities and lands are at the heart of tribal en the dialogue to ensure we meet updates at the United Tribes of Member of the Homeland that the United States must work sovereignty and self-governance. our obligations. Michigan, Midwest Alliance Security and Governmental harder to meet its solemn trust I will make it a priority to restore of Sovereign Tribes and at the Affairs Committee, I will contin- and treaty obligations. As presi- tribal lands and protect the natu- U.S. Senatorial Candidate National Congress of American ue to help ensure proper oversight dent, I will build on the progress ral and cultural resources within Senator Gary Peters Indians levels. of all federal agencies responsible made under the Obama-Biden them, while honoring the role of for honoring land-in-trust and administration to strengthen the tribal governments in protecting 2. As a member of the House will work with my colleagues and nation-to-nation relationship and those resources. And on day one of Representatives, I was proud tribal stakeholders to ensure stat- to support the sovereignty and of the Biden administration, I will to support the Tribal Law and utory protections are sufficient to prosperity of tribal nations. I will issue executive orders to protect Order Act of 2010 (TLOA) which protect this fundamental aspect of ensure tribal nations will have a biodiversity, slow extinction rates empowered tribes with enhanced tribal self-governance. strong voice and role in the fed- and leverage natural climate solu- authority, resources, and informa- eral government and immediately tions by conserving 30 percent of tion necessary to more effectively 4. In 2016, Republican and reinstate and make permanent the America’s lands and waters by 1. As the ranking member ensure public safety and address Democratic presidential candi- White House Council on Native 2030. And, I’ll protect America’s on the Homeland Security crimes against tribal members. dates all but ignored tribal nation American Affairs and the annu- natural treasures by permanently and Governmental Affairs With TLOA, we were able to calls for protecting our Mother al White House Tribal Nations protecting the Arctic National Committee, I have fought for create the Special Assistant Earth from exploitation of our Conference, and nominate and Wildlife Refuge and other areas increased assistance to and United States Attorney (SAUSA) natural resources and sacred appoint people who look like impacted by President Trump’s improve coordination with tribes. program, which enables tribal sites. In 2015, the Obama-Biden the country they serve, including attack on federal lands and Without revenues, most local and prosecutors to bring cases to fed- administration held nearly a year Native Americans. waters, and establishing nation- tribal governments are focused on eral court and serve as co-counsel of multi-agency consultations al parks and monuments that triaging emergency functions and with federal prosecutors on inves- with tribes to ensure a compre- 2. I commit to tackling the reflect America’s natural heritage have difficulty engaging in gov- tigations and offenses originating hensive and tribally respectful crisis of Missing and Murdered including reversing President ernment-to-government relations in tribal communities. But we review of sacred sites and full Indigenous Women. ​As the Trump’s proclamation on Bears on larger systemic challenges. have work to do like passing an environmental assessment prior author of the original Violence Ears. That’s why in April, I led a group update to the Violence Against to granting access permits. How Against Women Act (VAWA), I I will tackle climate change of Senators calling for FEMA to Women Act — such as what would Congress protect our nat- fought for tribes’ rightful author- and pollution. ​A core component cover 100 percent of the cost of has been passed by the current ural resources and identify and ity to protect Native women of my plan to build our economy COVID-19 disaster assistance House of Representatives — to implement solutions to climate through the Act’s 2013 reau- back better is a $2 trillion invest- for local and tribal governments. expand the definition of domestic change that threatens our tribal thorization. As president, I will ment designed to build modern, In May, I introduced the Direct violence used for grant-funded natural resources? further expand tribal jurisdiction sustainable infrastructure and an Support for Communities Act, services and broaden tribal crimi- Representing the state of to include sexual violence, sex equitable clean energy future. ​ which would provide direct finan- nal jurisdiction so that tribes have Michigan and its tribes who were trafficking and stalking to help As president, I will ensure the cial assistance to local and tribal the resources they need to secure first to call this land home, I tackle the epidemic of violence U.S. achieves 100 percent clean governments. justice for victims in vulnerable know just how important it is to against indigenous women and energy economy and net-zero This year I also called on populations. protect the natural resources on girls. And I will take a compre- emissions no later than 2050. Vice President Pence — the which we all depend, particularly hensive approach to this crisis, I’ll immediately rejoin the Paris [then] head of the White House’s 3. Acquisition of land in trust our Great Lakes. As a member one that closes the data gap, Accord, and rally other countries COVID-19 Task Force — to is fundamental to tribal sover- of the Senate Great Lakes Task supports tribes in building their to join us in increasing the ambi- include a representative of the eignty and self-determination. Force, I have authored legislation own programs, expands tribal tion of our climate commitments. Indian Health Service (IHS) Further, it has long been estab- to tighten rules around aging September 23, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Candidates’ Forum Page 9

pipelinesU.S. in the Greatsenator, Lakes sides torepresentative come together and reach (the two Native men responses in Congress) important, but usage on reduction tribal listener. Native issues Americans are – such as Line 5 underneath an agreement. At Chairperson to support the 1st Congressional and energy conservation is also the largest ethnic population in the Straits of Mackinac. I have Payment’s and other Michigan District which has eight of the 12 key. We need to encourage people the First Congressional District passed legislation to classify the tribal leaders’ urging, I proudly Michigan tribal nations within. to live more sustainably and limit and ancestors and relatives of the Great Lakes basin as a high con- cosponsored the Indian Programs our use of wasted energy as much Anishinaabek. sequence area, require pipeline Advance Appropriations Act (S. 3. Since time immemorial, as possible. Large scale industrial operators to include ice cover as 229), which would allow for tribal nations have operated on renewable energy but a balance 4th Congressional District part of their oil response plan and advanced appropriations for fed- land passed down from their is needed to avoid exploitation Candidate Jerry Hilliard I have held operators accountable eral departments and agencies ancestors. I applaud the efforts of of our pristine north woods for and pushed for greater transpar- that help provide basic necessities the Obama-Biden administration, minerals and fossil fuels. Friends ency. I continue to support robust to tribes — including child wel- moving over 500,000 acres of have shared with me that the funding for the Great Lakes fare programs and health services. land into trust across the country, Anishinaabe Kinomaage teach- Restoration Initiative (GLRI) and I look forward to continuing the giving tribes freedom to make ings, or “The Earth Shows us spearheaded the bipartisan push work with Michigan’s tribes to their own governmental deci- the Way” has incredibly impact- that secured the first increase ensure the federal government sions. This number is larger than ful lessons in sustainability. in funding since the GLRI was meets all of its treaty obligations. several presidential administra- Acknowledging, respecting, established — defeating efforts tions dating back to the 1970s. and honoring treaty-rights is an that would decimate the program 1st Congressional District In recent years, we’ve seen important part of the process. in the process. I am also work- Candidate Dana Ferguson these efforts undermined by ing to protect the Great Lakes the current administration. We I also proudly stand with 1. Congress passing legislation from threats ranging from plas- saw this in full affect with the Indigenous Water Protectors and creating more Native Americans tic microbeads and Asian carp Mashpee Wampanoag decision would continue to advocate for positions including a cabinet to proposed permanent nuclear in Massachusetts, when the their causes in Congress. I sup- level position as well as financial waste storage. U.S. Department of the Interior port initiatives and grant efforts advisor positions that would have Dealing with climate change attempted to remove the trust to expand awareness of decol- input on how much and how fed- should not be a partisan or on tribal lands. The Mashpee onizing diets, sustainable com- eral money would be allocated ideological issue; it is one Wampanoag was the tribe at first munity farming and small scale to Native American tribes would of self-preservation for Pure contact with settlers so this is cottage-based horticulture. be a good start. Congress should Michigan’s pristine environment. especially offensive to tribes. allow more input on the rules It poses a serious threat to the H.R. 312, which was intro- 5. In the United States today, and guidelines for how Native Great Lakes, as well as to our 1.Tribal nations are sovereign duced to reaffirm the land trust health, education and social wel- affairs are determined to Native public health I have a consistent nations, and for far too long for the Mashpee Wampanoag fare are issues of utmost impor- Americans. record of supporting policies governments in Indian Country Tribe. If I were in Congress, I tance. Following through with that reduce greenhouse gas emis- have been viewed and treated as would have voted in support funding the treaty and trust obli- 2. Congress should allow more sions, drive investments in clean subordinate to the federal gov- of the legislation, just like the gation is a matter of honoring the input to the tribal officials in cre- energy, help promote resilience ernment. We need to approach majority of the House did in May federal government’s obligation ating legislation as members of a and adaptation within the Great treaty-protected lands and trib- 2019. Now, that bill awaits a to in order to tribes to stabilize tribe know better what they need Lakes and protect vulnerable al governments just as we do vote in the Senate. Despite this their economies, to grow and than the average legislator. Michiganders from the health friendly allies across the globe. pending legislation, attacks on the to build strong futures for tribal impacts of harmful air pollution. I Whether by appointing tribal liai- more than 300 acres of land con- communities. In my administra- 3. Congress could craft legisla- supported efforts to keep the U.S. sons or a cabinet level Secretary tinue in the U.S. appeals court. tion, putting safeguards on the tion to create a multi tribe council in the Paris Climate Agreement of Indigenous Peoples, the result Any attempt to take tribal treaty and trust obligation is at with veto power over what hap- and opposed President Trump’s will build cohesion and advance land out of trust undermines the forefront of my mission. pens on tribal lands. efforts to roll back important diplomatic coordination efforts tribal nations, taking away tribal When I think about providing protections such as the Clean between our governments. autonomy to make decisions most these essential life services, my 4. Congress needs to put these Power Plan that would have put The U.S. federal government important to them. vision for the future includes rights into legislation so that each our nation on track to avoid the has an obligation to provide every American but I fully under- new administration is not able to worst impacts of climate change. resources to tribal governments, 4. I consulted with stand and support the unique obli- just undo what progress may have I have consistently supported and it’s essential we receive Anishinaabe friends in the 1st gation of the federal government been made in the past. legislation to reduce our nation’s direct input from tribes. This is Congressional District and appre- to honor the treaties and I pledge dependence on fossil fuels and a challenge given the diversity ciate and respect the “Seven to be a strong and active partner 5. I would be proud to contrib- incentivize the deployment of of tribal nations and their needs. Generations” world view includ- with Indian Country to do so. ute to achieving the tribal goals clean energy technology. An official position within the ing how our actions today will As a country, we need to make mentioned in this questionnaire, executive branch would be ideal affect the seven generations ahead good on our promises. Providing by seeking the advice of Native 5. In recent years, there has to ensure we hear directly from of us. How we treat Mother Earth essential life services and eco- Americans in all legislation I been an increasing hostility to tribes. has consequences and rewards nomic opportunity to tribal com- was involved with creating and federal efforts to promote health, beyond our lifetime. munities ensures that they have passing into law. As has been my education and social welfare 2. Missing and Murdered Sometimes, well-meaning the opportunity to grow for gen- theme throughout this question- — especially for tribes. Last Indigenous Women is now at non-Native climate change erations to come. naire I believe and would lobby December, I joined a bipartisan epidemic rates. Criminal jus- activists fall short and assume All Americans can learn for more autonomy and input group of my colleagues to file tice reform is essential. No one innovation and technology is the from Indigenous culture. One of from the Native American tribes an amicus brief before the U.S. is above the law, and systemic only component to combating a the most important roles of an and work for full and forward Court of Appeals for the Fifth change is overdue. American changing climate. Efficiency is elected official is to be a good funding and 51st statehood! Circuit making defending the Indian populations are especial- constitutionality of the Indian ly susceptible to victimization. Child Welfare Act (ICWA). This Indigenous women are more than was necessary after a federal dis- twice as likely to be victims of trict court judge issued a ruling sexual abuses and violence. 1.5 that could undermine an entire million Indigenous women and title of U.S. law that aims to children experience violence, promote the welfare of tribes and including sexual violence, in their tribal members. lifetime. Also over the last few years, Department of Justice: Office government shutdowns have had of Violence Against Women a devastating impact on tribes, on (OVW) needs to work in even our economy and our families. closer coordination with tribal That’s why I have helped spon- communities and provide ade- sor legislation to prevent future quate funding to address the prob- federal government shutdowns as lem. I support Congresswoman well as to mitigate impacts from Debra Haaland’s “Not Invisible them. I am a cosponsor of the Act” which would establish an Stop STUPIDITY (Shutdowns advisory committee on violent Transferring Unnecessary Pain crime comprised of law enforce- and Inflicting Damage In The ment, tribal leaders, federal part- Coming Years) Act (S. 198), ners, service providers, and sur- which automatically renews vivors to make recommendations government funding levels at the to the Department of Interior and previous fiscal year, with adjust- Department of Justice. ments for inflation, for federal I am excited to be able to work agencies. This bill would effec- directly with Congresswomen tively fund all parts of the gov- Haaland and Sharice Davids (the ernment except for the legislative first two Native women elected to branch and the executive office Congress) and Congressmen Tom of the president, meaning that Cole and Markwayne Mullins the legislation would force both Page 10 Health September 23, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Tribe conducts COVID-19 testing in the Sault Staff from Mobile Laboratory place in Christmas, St. Ignace and Services and Kewadin Casino in possibly in Hessel in October. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., conduct- “The main purpose of our ed free COVID-19 testing for events is to quickly identify the general public in an outdoors and quarantine patients who are setting on a sunny Sept. 11 on COVID-19 positive and slow the the Sault reservation. Casino staff spread of the disease in the tribal handled registration work for community,” Dr. Chugunov said. arriving clients while phlebot- At the time of deadline, omists and a nurse practitioner COVID-19 antigen testing conducted the tests. was scheduled to take place in Dr. Leo Chugunov, director of Manistique on Sept. 17 as well. Sault Tribe health services, said The U.S. Indian Health Service the type of testing performed is provided funding for the testing known as COVID-19 antigen activities. testing. He said 198 samples War Memorial Hospital per- were collected at this particular formed the actual testing on function. Plans call for the orga- the samples, according to Dr. nization of similar testing to take Chugunov. Kewadin Art Gallery clerk Carmen Chippewa takes a COVID-19 test administered by a phlebotomist. MDHHS encourages postponing activities, EEE cases increasing LANSING, Mich. – The EEE is one of the most dan- Michigan Department of Health gerous mosquito-borne diseases and Human Services (MDHHS) in the United States, with a 33 encourages local officials in percent fatality rate in people counties affected by eastern who become ill. Persons younger equine encephalitis (EEE) to con- than age 15 and over age 50 are sider postponing, rescheduling at greatest risk of severe disease or cancelling outdoor activities following infection. occurring at or after dusk, par- Signs of EEE infection include ticularly activities that involve the sudden onset of fever, chills, children. body and joint aches, which can This would include events such progress to a severe encephalitis, as late evening sports practices or resulting in headache, disorienta- games. The MDHHS recommen- tion, tremors, seizures and paraly- dation is being made out of an sis. Anyone who thinks they may abundance of caution to protect be experiencing these symptoms the public health, and applies should contact a medical pro- until the first hard frost of the vider. Permanent brain damage, year. coma and death may also occur in As of Sept. 10, EEE has been some cases. confirmed in 19 horses in nine Residents must continue to counties in Michigan — Barry, protect themselves from mosquito Clare, Isabella, Jackson, Kent, bites by the measures: Mecosta, Montcalm, Newaygo — Avoiding being outdoors and Oakland. Additional animal from dusk to dawn when mosqui- cases are under investigation. toes that carry the EEE virus are This is twice as many animal most active. cases as the same time last year. — Applying insect repel- To date, no human cases have lents that contain the active been identified. There is an EEE ingredient DEET or other U.S. vaccine available for horses, but Environmental Protection not for people. Agency-approved product to In 2019, there were 10 human exposed skin or clothing, and cases of EEE in Michigan, which always follow the manufacturer’s is equal to the total number of directions for use. cases in the previous 10 years — Wearing long-sleeved shirts combined. Last year, Michigan and long pants when outdoors. accounted for 25 percent of Apply insect repellent to clothing the EEE cases nationally. It is to help prevent bites. unknown exactly why some years — Maintaining window and are more severe than others, door screening to help keep mos- although weather, including tem- quitoes outside. perature and rainfall, are thought — Emptying water from mos- to play a role. quito breeding sites around the “As animal cases continue to home, such as buckets, unused grow, the risks to people increase kiddie pools, old tires or similar as well,” said Dr. Joneigh sites where mosquitoes may lay Khaldun, MDHHS chief medical eggs. executive and chief deputy for — Using nets, fans or both health. “People get EEE the same over outdoor eating areas. way horses do – from the bite of For more information about an infected mosquito – so a case EEE, visit Michigan.gov/EEE. in a horse means people in that You can also call the MDHHS area are also at risk. Limiting hotline, which will now take calls exposure at outdoor activities, for general questions about both especially near dusk when mos- COVID-19 and EEE, at (888) quitoes are most active, is the 535-6136. The hotline is open best way to keep you and your from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday family safe from this deadly dis- through Friday. ease.” Sault Tribe members take note: Should you move to a different residence, be sure to notify the tribal offices through which you receive any services. Those offices may be the Enrollment Department, Tribal Tax Office, Tribal Health and Dental services, Anishinabek Community and Family Services, Communications (for the tribe’s newspaper delivery) and perhaps others. September 23, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News Page 11 Whitmer launches program offering frontline workers tuition-free community college LANSING, Mich. – Governor diploma. for them to have this hard-earned Counties America Gretchen Whitmer, along with The program is a $24 mil- opportunity to continue their • Michigan Association of Fire • International Association of leaders in education, business, lion investment funded by education with support from the Fighters Fire Fighters labor and workforce develop- Governor’s Education Emergency Futures for Frontliners program • Michigan Bankers • International Union of ment, launched the nation’s first Relief (GEER) Fund – part which pairs well with our Feed Association Painters and Allied Trades program offering tuition-free col- of the CARES Act, and sup- Your Future program.” • Michigan Chamber of • Laborers’ International Union lege on Sept. 10 to an estimated ports the state’s Sixty by 30 “With short staffing a chal- Commerce of North America 625,000 Michiganders who pro- goal announced at the governor’s lenge for our workers across • Michigan Credit Union • Unite Here vided essential, frontline services first state of the state address to many medical professions, this League • United Auto Workers during COVID-19 Stay Home, increase the number of work- program helps create a pipeline of • Michigan Health and • United Steelworkers Stay Safe orders between April ing-age Michiganders completing talent for our growing healthcare Hospital Association • Utility Workers Union of and June 2020. an industry certificate, college workforce. Whether you are a • Michigan HomeCare and America Futures for Frontliners, degree or apprenticeship. A more hospital or nursing home work- Hospice Association Unions: inspired by the GI Bill which educated workforce is essential er, you can take advantage of • Michigan Manufacturers • Michigan Education provided college degrees to those to help businesses grow, make this opportunity in nearly every Association Association serving their country in WWII, Michigan a more competitive workplace. I’m so excited for our • Michigan Nonprofit • Michigan Nurses Association offers Michigan adults without state to attract jobs of the future union workers who now have the Association • Michigan Regional Council college degrees or high school and help families navigate a opportunity to add new skills that • Michigan Oil and Gas of Union Carpenters and diplomas who provided essential changing economy and increase will help them advance in their Association Millwrights services during the pandemic income. careers.” • Michigan Petroleum • Service Employees a tuition-free pathway to gain- “The vast majority of good “Henry Ford College, and I Association and Michigan International Union ing the skills needed to obtain paying jobs continue to require personally, are proud to support Association of Convenience • Teamsters Joint Council 43 high-demand, high-wage careers. at least some education beyond the Futures for Frontliners pro- Stores • United Food and Commercial The funding is not only available high school,” said Michigan gram, and to partner with the • Michigan Pharmacists Workers 876 to those in the medical field, but Department of Labor and State of Michigan and other pub- Association • United Food and Commercial also essential workers in manu- Economic Opportunity Director lic and private partners to help • Michigan Public Transit Workers 951 facturing, nursing homes, grocery Jeff Donofrio. “Futures for frontline workers create a better Association Legislators: stores, sanitation, delivery, retail Frontliners gives those who future,” Russ Kavalhuna, Henry • Michigan Restaurant and • Jim Ananich and more. helped save lives and kept our Ford College president. “We Lodging Association • Rosemary Bayer “This initiative is Michigan’s communities operating during believe this program represents a • Michigan Retailers • Stephanie Chang way of expressing gratitude to the height of COVID an oppor- unique, first-of-its-kind opportu- Associations • Curtis Hertel, Jr. essential workers for protecting tunity to increase their skills and nity for people who have earned a • Michigan Sheriffs • Adam Hollier public health and keeping our income and helps us close the college education. They put them- Association • Jeff Irwin state running,” Whitmer said. state’s skills gap. For Michigan’s selves at risk to serve Michigan • Michigan Soft Drink • Sean McCann “Whether it was stocking shelves, economy to recover and grow, its residents during a pandemic. We Association • Mallory McMorrow delivering supplies, picking up critical we continue to provide will put their futures at the fore- • Michigan State Firemen’s • Jeremy Moss trash, manufacturing PPE or pro- expanded opportunities to all.” front now.” Association • Sylvia Santana viding medical care, you were Advocates for additional Several other business organi- • Midwest Independent • Laurie Pohutsky there for us. Now this is your career training say Futures for zations, corporations, unions and Retailers Association • Mari Manoogian chance to pursue the degree or Frontliners also helps them off-set legislators have volunteered to • Small Business Association • Terry J. Sabo training you’ve been dreaming training costs and provide another serve as Frontliners Champions of Michigan • Jim Ellison about to help you and your own avenue for retention and long- with a commitment to inform • Telecommunications • Padma Kuppa family succeed.” term career growth. their frontline workers, members Association of Michigan • Abdullah Hammoud To be eligible for the program, “Michigan manufacturers have and constituents about this tui- • United Dairy Industry of • Alex Garza applicants must: been on the front lines in defense tion-free college opportunity. Michigan • Donna Lasinski • Be a Michigan resident against the COVID-19 threat, Futures for Frontliners Corporations: • Kristy Pagan • Have worked in an essential creating essential products neces- Champions • Consumers Energy • Tyrone Carter industry at least part-time for 11 sary for daily life, from food and Business groups: • DTE • Kara Hope of the 13 weeks between April 1 pharmaceuticals, to transporta- • Business Leaders for • Home Depot • Robert Wittenberg – June 30, 2020 tion and even toilet paper,” said Michigan • Kroger • Rachel Hood • Have been required by their John Walsh, president and CEO • Community Bankers of • Lowes • Brenda Carter job to work outside the home at of the Michigan Manufacturers Michigan • Meijer • Jim Haadsma least some of the time between Association. “The Futures for • Detroit Chamber of • Target • Cynthia A Johnson April 1 – June 30, 2020 Frontliners program will recog- Commerce • Walmart • Yousef Rabhi • Not have previously earned nize these truly-deserving heroes, • Detroit Fire Fighters Unions (affiliated with AFL- • Matt Koleszar an associate or bachelor’s degree investing in their personal future Association CIO): • Leslie Love • Not be in default on a federal as well as the economic future of • Grand Rapids Chamber of • Amalgamated Transit Union • Angela Witwer student loan our state.” Commerce • American Federation of • Lori Stone • Complete a Futures for “As an employer of nearly • Health Care Association of Government Employees • John G. Chirkun Frontliners scholarship applica- 20,000 frontline associates here Michigan American Federation of Labor • Rebekah Warren tion by 11:59 p.m., Dec. 31, 2020 in Michigan and beyond, we are • MichBusiness and Congress of Industrial • Cara Clemente Frontline workers are encour- proud and thankful for each of • Michigan Association for Organizations (AFL-CIO) • Sheryl Kennedy aged to visit www.michigan. our employees who stepped up to Female Entrepreneurs • American Federation of • Sarah Anthony gov/Frontliners to explore career feed our customers and our com- • Michigan Association of State, County, and Municipal For the latest informa- opportunities, a list of local com- munities during the pandemic,” Ambulance Services Employees tion on the COVID-19 out- munity colleges and get started Rachel Hurst corporate affairs • Michigan Association of • American Federation of break, visit Michigan.gov/ on their application – even if they manager for the Kroger Co. of Chiefs of Police Teachers Coronavirus and CDC.gov/ don’t already have a high school Michigan said. “We’re excited • Michigan Association of • Communication Workers of Coronavirus. Whitmer authorized enhanced federal unemployment benefits LANSING, Mich. – Governor unknown how many weeks may At this time, eligible claimants ing relationship I have with our together, and this state funding Gretchen Whitmer recently be covered by existing funds. do not have to take any action appropriations chairs, Senator will assist our communities signed Senate Bill 745, which “This is good news for the to receive the additional benefit Jim Stamas and Representative recover and rebuild in the after- appropriates $2.8 billion in sup- thousands of Michiganders who amount provided by the program. Shane Hernandez,” said State math of unimaginable flooding.” plemental funding from federal are still without work as a result Senate Bill 745 also Budget Director Chris Kolb. “The crucial funding being revenues awarded by the Federal of the COVID-19 pandemic, but includes $8 million in fund- “This bill will provide important sent to the Detroit supporting Emergency Management Agency it’s still a short term band-aid ing to facilitate the further unemployment benefits for resi- flood mitigation sets us on a path to cover a temporary $300 per that falls short of what’s needed,” development of the Brandon dents in our state and I look for- to save lives and protect our com- week enhanced federal payment the governor said. “We need the Road Lock and Dam in Illinois, ward to continuing our work with munities. These funds will allow for eligible Michiganders receiv- president, Mitch McConnell, and which will provide a critical bar- the legislature as we negotiate us to create long-term solutions ing unemployment benefits. Congress to put partisanship aside rier to prevent invasive carp from the Fiscal Year 2021 budget to prevent flooding in our neigh- As part of the Federal and pass a bipartisan recovery entering Lake Michigan. which begins on Oct. 1.” borhoods throughout the city. I Emergency Management package that will help us save In addition, the bill pro- “A little more than three was proud to advocate for this Administration program, the lives and get people back on their vides match funding for disas- months ago, communities in funding on behalf of Detroiters additional $300 per week in feet. Michigan families, front- ter flood cleanup in Midland Gladwin and Midland coun- everywhere, and am grateful that unemployment benefits will con- line workers and small business and Gladwin counties, as well ties saw tremendous flooding Governor Whitmer made it offi- tinue until the federal emergency owners are counting on the fed- as funding to cover costs for and the damage is still impos- cial today,” said Representative disaster relief funding made eral government to do the right flood response and mitigation sible to fully comprehend,” Joe Tate (D-Detroit) on Sept. 8. available for this program has thing and work together on their efforts in the City of Detroit. said Senator Jim Stamas Senate Bill 745 was sponsored been exhausted. At this time, it is behalf.” “I appreciate the good work- (R-Midland). “We are in this by Senator Jim Stamas. Page 12 news September 23, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Tribal member concludes 31 years with the Michigan State Police, plans to keep busy Submitted by Dylan McPhee announcements in publica- sions for professional excellence geant badge number 383, which St. Ignace, Mich., native and tions such as Used Car News by other law enforcement agen- he maintained until his last day 1985 graduate of LaSalle High Magazine, and DealerNews.com. cies. McPhee was awarded as the on the job. McPhee still honors School, Kyle McPhee, the young- D/Sgt. McPhee has also served as 2002 MSP Criminal Investigation Trooper Egelski every year on est son of long time St. Ignace a keynote speaker on automobile Division Trooper of the Year July 11 by visiting the Michigan residents Bucky and Roberta dealership theft for the Michigan and received the 2018 William State Police Trooper Memorial McPhee, recently concluded his Automobile Dealers Association. V. Liddane award for his efforts near his residence in the Lansing 31-year career with the Michigan McPhee investigated sever- related to combating auto theft area. State Police (MSP) on Aug. 31. al high profile cases during his in the state of Michigan. Upon McPhee and his wife, Tedy, McPhee retired holding the rank career, including a 1992 case, his retirement, McPhee was pre- have been together for 27 years of detective sergeant, a rank he which began as a simple assault sented a legislative tribute by and she has been there for most has held since 1998. investigation that ultimately Michigan Senator Tom Barrett. of his MSP career. When asked McPhee entered the Michigan resulted in the identification and Like many law enforcement what the secret was to a long State Police 106th Trooper arrest of a serial killer and rapist officer’s careers, McPhee’s dec- marriage for a law enforcement Recruit School in August 1989. in southeast Michigan, who was orated career did not come with- officer, McPhee said, “a strong Upon graduation, he was assigned subsequently convicted and sen- out personal injury and tragedy. wonderful woman, who is a tre- to the MSP Ypsilanti Post, where tenced to seven life sentences. Throughout his career, McPhee mendous wife and an outstanding he exceled as a uniform road In 2011, McPhee was the lead sustained multiple injuries includ- mother to our boys.” trooper until 1994. Kyle McPhee investigator in the death of a ing multiple concussions, broken As to what is in the near future multi county undercover vice In 1994, McPhee transitioned - 2-month-old infant, the year long noses, broken teeth and a human for McPhee now that he is retired from uniform trooper to plain- unit, McPhee received a depart- investigation spanned multiple bite that severely injured one of from the MSP, he recently said clothes detective trooper working mental commendation for his Michigan counties and into the his fingers. During McPhee’s he has no plans on returning to multiple vice assignments involv- role in the largest stolen prop- state of Ohio. The suspect was career, 14 MSP troopers have the law enforcement business and erty seizure case in the state of ing undercover narcotics, stolen identified as a live-in boyfriend fallen in the line of duty, includ- that he first wants to decompress property, fugitive apprehension Michigan, recovering over 2,200 of the infant’s mother; he was ing two classmates from his for a while. Kyle enjoys hunting, and covert surveillance investi- items of stolen property and cur- subsequently convicted of sec- 106th Trooper Recruit School. fishing and building custom hot gations. rency valued at over $2 million. ond-degree murder and sentenced The job hit close to home for rods and restoring classic cars. D/Sgt. McPhee has been McPhee was promoted to to 18-27 years in prison. McPhee on Sept. 16, 1992, when He and Tedy have recently started detective sergeant in 1998 as a instructing forensic vehicle In December 2014, Ingham he responded to a fatal traffic traveling in their new RV, which member of the MSP CID Auto identification and stolen vehicle County Sheriff Deputy Grant crash near Chelsea, Mich., only they plan to use on some future investigation since 1998, during Theft Team. D/Sgt. McPhee also Whitaker died in the line of duty to realize the victim of the crash cross-country adventures. served as the major case detec- which time he has instructed to after his patrol car crashed on a was his uncle, Teddy Paquin, who McPhee plans to stay busy tive at the MSP Lansing Post for over 10,000 law enforcement rural Ingham County road during died of injuries at the scene after working for himself. He is the 10 years and supervised an elite officers, police academy recruits, a high speed pursuit of a suspect being struck from behind by a president of McPhee Enterprise insurance SIUs, and regulatory - criminal interdiction squad for 6 vehicle that fled the scene of the high speed drunk driver on I-94. Inc., his consulting company years. McPhee has also partici- personnel across Michigan, Ohio crash. McPhee led a team of MSP In July 1994, McPhee’s best that specializes in mobile fin- pated and assisted the U.S. Secret and the country of Norway. detectives and forensic specialists friend and former patrol partner gerprinting services and forensic Service with security protection Since 2011, McPhee has that were able to identify a sus- Trooper Bryon Egelski was killed vehicle identification inspections. details for four sitting U.S. pres- served as the training coordina- pect vehicle and driver utilizing in the line of duty. As a young McPhee recently obtained his idents over the course of his tor and lead instructor for the multiple investigative techniques state trooper not far removed federal FAA license as a commer- career. Michigan Association of Vehicle including cell tower data analysis, from his Upper Peninsula roots cial drone pilot, as he is also the McPhee closed out his career Theft Investigators. McPhee cur- and collection of residential sur- in 1994, McPhee found himself owner of the newly formed Great rently is an adjunct instructor at as the supervisor of a team of veillance video. The seven-month eulogizing his friend at a large Lakes Drone Service, which detective troopers responsible 10 different Michigan universities investigation resulted in the con- scale MSP law enforcement provides aerial photography and for investigating financial crimes and colleges instructing criminal viction of the driver, a habitual funeral in Alpena, Mich. videography services to a vari- such as money laundering and investigation courses. offender who was sentenced to Reflecting back to that tragic ety of industries including real tax evasion related to the illegal McPhee is also an expert in 20 45 years in prison for fleeing event, McPhee said, “The police estate, agriculture, infrastructure chemical VIN restoration tech- - black-market tobacco and mari- and eluding causing death. academy cannot prepare you for inspections, special events, busi- juana trafficking industry. During niques and is recognized as an During his three decade something like that, you have to ness advertising and promotional expert witness in the identifica- - this recent 5-year period, his career, McPhee was a three-time find the strength to move forward projects. team seized over $3 million in tion of stolen passenger vehicles, recipient of the prestigious MSP deep within yourself.” McPhee currently resides in related contraband. watercraft, ATVs, motorcycles, Meritorious Service Award, a Bryon Egelski’s trooper badge the Lansing area with his wife. snowmobiles and heavy equip- During his decorated career, five-time recipient of the MSP number 383 was retired upon his They have two sons, Hunter and McPhee recovered over $6 mil- ment. Professional Excellence Award, death; however, since 1998, when Dylan, both holding the rank lion in stolen vehicles, contra- McPhee has authored several recipient of three MSP 1st McPhee was promoted to detec- of E-4 (specialist) in the 125th band and various stolen property. vehicle theft related articles and District Letters of Commendation tive sergeant, he was fortunate Infantry Regiment of the U.S. theft prevention public service In 1995, as a member of an MSP and recognized on three occa- enough to obtain detective ser- Army-Michigan National Guard. Sale closes for first $800 million bond issue for Rebuilding Michigan to fix state’s roads Safer, long-lasting roads have been held together with allowed us to start moving dirt trunkline revenues. Moody’s concluded that the patches and emergency repairs,” this year, without an increase at An independent analysis from lack of investment has taken a ahead for Michigan Whitmer said. “The Rebuilding the gas pump.” Moody’s Investor Services lent severe toll on the state’s trans- LANSING, Mich. — Michigan program assures In a unanimous vote strong support to the bond sale, portation assets. The Michigan Department Michiganders across the state on Jan. 30, the Michigan despite the pandemic, “Through bonding, we of Transportation (MDOT) that they can drive to work and State Transportation “Michigan’s state trunkline can completely rebuild some recently closed on an $800 mil- drop their kids at school on safe Commission authorized the bonds are not susceptible to important freeways that we lion bond issue that marks the and reliable roads for many department to issue and sell $3.5 immediate material credit risks otherwise could only afford to first installment in Governor decades to come. It has also billion in bonds backed by state related to coronavirus because of resurface,” MDOT Director Paul Gretchen Whitmer’s $3.5 bil- strong coverage of debt service C. Ajegba said. “The successful lion Rebuilding Michigan pro- and limits on additional lever- sale of the bonds and positive gram. age,” Moody’s said. “The lon- market reaction also allows us The bonds closed on Sept. 10 ger-term impact will depend on to accelerate some non-freeway will cover the cost of rebuilding both the severity and duration of projects across the state.” some of Michigan’s most highly the crisis.” Total proceeds will be $1.017 traveled freeways, including a The firm emphasized that billion from the $800 million in $60 million project in progress lagging infrastructure investment bonds closed on Sept. 10. The on I-496 west of Lansing. exposes Michigan to rising costs all-in true interest costs are 2.727 When all of the $3.5 billion and reduced economic com- percent. bonds are sold over the next few petitiveness and observed that The maximum annual debt years, they will finance or help Michigan has ranked near the service maintains 6.4 times accelerate rebuilding or major bottom of the 50 states based on coverage against revenues, well rehabilitation of 122 major high- infrastructure spending as a share above the four times coverage ways across the state. of total state and local expendi- required by State Transportation “For too long, our freeways The $60 million project to replace pavement on I-496 is the first to be tures. Commission policy. funded through Whitmer’s Rebuilding Michigan program. September 23, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Feature Page 13 Sault Tribe Inc. grows despite pandemic downturn SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. Left, Sault Tribe Inc. subsidiary Ojibwe Hazardous Abatement LLC – Sault Tribe, Inc. subsidiary, does business in Escanaba as Pearson’s Asbestos Abatement and Ojibwe Hazardous Abatement, has expanded to Sault Ste. Marie. Seen here at the firm’s open house LLC (OHA), recently saw its in Escanaba last Aug. 17, from left, Dennis Pearson, consultant and expansion efforts come to fruition previous owner of Pearson’s Asbestos Abatement based in Escanaba, as it brings on board four new Mich., and the firm’s manager, Rob Arndt. employees to their newly-es- tablished Sault Ste. Marie loca- tion. Three of the new hires are enrolled members of Sault Tribe. OHA, already doing business as Pearson Asbestos Abatement in Escanaba, rapidly expanded its services to include COVID-19 abatement and remediation. OHA performs routine COVID-19 American Indians specializing in preventative cleaning as well as clean up and disposal of contami- Home Loans for American Indians nated sites when exposure is sus- pected or has been confirmed.  We are a Native Community Development Financial OHA recently won a $240,000 Institution certified by the U.S. Treasury contract by the Sault Tribe of  Now offering VA, FHA, Conventional and Reverse mortgages Chippewa Indians for COVID-19  cleaning in several tribe-owned Offering HUD’s Section 184 Indian Home Loan businesses and tribal government Guarantee Program facilities. “The new hires were  Offering USDA’s Section 502 Direct Home Loan brought on board as COVID-19 Program with Payment Assistance cleaning technicians but will be  Business Loans for Native Farmers and Ranchers! trained and licensed in asbestos Above, a screenshot of the Back to School video produced by Chippewa Government Solutions for JKL Bahweting Anishinabe Public School abatement down the road as well. | Academy explaining COVID-19 measures. 906.524.5445 www.lakesuperiorcdc.com The goal is to be responsive to the changing needs of our cli- ents,” said OHA Manager Rob Sault Tribe Community Health Arndt. Additionally, OHA is rapid- ly developing new COVID-19 cleaning capabilities to include 2020 Flu CliniCS UV light air disinfection and sanitation. Waves of ultraviolet light, known as germicidal UV or GUV, are delivered via UV light PLEASE WEAR SHORT SLEEVES exchangers to wipe out viruses, **Stay in your car and you will be directed upon arrival *** bacteria and other microorgan- Escanaba arEa sauLt stE. MariE/Kinross/ briMLEY arEa isms. “We’re exploring many Escanaba YEA Building, 1226 Wigob Big Bear Arena Parking Lot methods to keep facilities safe Friday, Oct. 7 ...... Drive thru, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Two Ice Circle Drive from COVID-19 and other envi- Friday, Oct. 14 ...... Drive thru, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14 .....Drive Thru, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. ronmental hazards,” added Arndt. Kinross Rec Center Another Sault Tribe, Inc. sub- CHILDREN needing a flu vaccine: please call 906- Thursday, Oct. 29 .....Drive Thru, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. sidiary, Chippewa Government Solutions, LLC (CGS), is a 341-1836 to schedule an appointment at the Escanaba CHILDREN needing a flu vaccine: please call 906- startup that recently celebrated Tribal Health Center on an alternate day. 632-5210 to schedule an appointment at its first full month of operation. ADULTS: If you are not able to attend our CGS continues to expand its drive-thru flu clinic – please call 906-341-1836 to Sault Tribe Community Health on an alternate day. capabilities as a developer of schedule an appointment. ADULTS: If you are not able to attend our drive-th- high-engagement and immersive, ru flu clinic – please call 906-632-5210 to schedule an appointment. interactive media-based online ManistiquE arEa training solutions to include dis- Manistique Tribal Health Center st. iGnacE arEa Clip & SavE tance learning products, cinematic Monday, Sept. 28 ...... Drive thru, 9-12 & 1-4 St. Ignace Kewadin Casino quality video and 3-D interactive Monday, Oct. 5 ...... Drive thru, 9-12 & 1-4 applications. 3105 Mackinac Trail Monday, Oct. 12 ...... Drive thru, 9-12 & 1-4

CGS saw revenue in excess of Thursday,Oct. 1...... Drive Thru, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. $165,000 during its first month # of operation, including proj- MarquEttE arEa CHILDREN needing a flu vaccine: please call 906- ects supporting JKL Bahweting Marquette Tribal Health Center 643-8689 ext. 34531 to schedule an appointment at Anishnabe School, Sault Tribe Behind the building, 1229 W. Washington St. St. Ignace Community Health Department on an EDC and the Sault Tribe Thrive Saturday, Oct. 3 ...... Drive thru, 10 am. - 2 p.m. alternate day. program. CGS is the first Sault Tuesday, Oct. 15 ...... Drive thru, 9 am. - 12 p.m. ADULTS: If you are not able to attend our drive-th- Tribe, Inc. subsidiary to pursue ru flu clinic – please call 906-643-8689 ext. 34531 to the Small Business Association’s MunisinG arEa schedule an appointment. 8(a) program certification, which Munising Tribal Health Center will provide several competitive North parking lot off of M-28 HEssEL, DEtour, DruMMonD arEa advantages in the federal con- Thursday, Oct. 1 ...... Drive thru, Elders Only Hessel Tribal Health Center tracting procurement arena. Held during Elder Meal Pick-Up Thursday, Oct. 8 ...... Drive thru, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. JKL recently shared CGS’s Back to School video, which met Saturday, Oct. 10...... Drive thru, 10 am. - 2 p.m. DeTour Village Memorial Hall with much gratitude by staff and Monday, Oct. 12 ...... Drive thru, 9 am. - 12 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 ...... Drive thru, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. parents. It educates students and parents on what steps school staff nEWbErrY arEa CHILDREN needing a flu vaccine: please call 906- have taken to ensure the facility Naubinway/Engadine Snowmobile Museum 484-2727 to schedule an appointment at the Hessel offers a safe and healthy learning Thursday, Oct. 7 ...... 10 - 3 p.m. Tribal Health Center on an alternate day. environment as students, parents Newberry Tribal Health Center ADULTS: If you are not able to attend our and school staff navigate the new Wednesday, Sept. 30 .Drive thru, 9 - 4 p.m. drive-thru flu clinics – please call 906-484-2727 to school year. Thursday, Oct. 15 ...... Drive thru, 9 - 4 p.m. schedule an appointment. To view the video, head to Thursday, Oct. 12 ...... Drive thru, 9 - 4 p.m. JKL’s Facebook post at https:// facebook.com/jklbahweting/ flu shots are $10 for: videos/2388919978069333. FREE flu shots for: For more information on sault tribe members Non-Native spouses potential projects and partnerships Members of a federally recognized tribe (with or without insurance) with Sault Tribe, Inc. contact Joel Non-Native sault tribe employees Schultz at (906) 635-6050. Page 14 • September 23, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Community Win Awenen Nisitotung • September 23, 2020 • Page 15 The universities for which we paid: The Study finds COVID-19 pandemic revealed Tribal Leaders could advocate for reforms underlying energy justice crises path forward By Taylor Haelterman rosemer was inspired to write the study when usually need, according to and other parts of the country. have fought to have the program presidency, and Congress and sun exposure, and the lack of The COVID-19 pandemic has Scripps. For the MPSC’s most This prompted the federal gov- fully funded. In 2019, Governor federal agencies develop legis- shade exacerbates the drying revealed preexisting energy jus- Enbridge Energy brought its permit applica- recent Line 5 hearing, they heard ernment to establish the Bureau Gretchen Whitmer’s administra- lation addressing college tuition, effects of increased temperatures. tice crises like costly utility bills tions for the Line 5 pipeline to the State of from about 70 individuals on both of Land Management and tion committed to fully funding it would be an opportune time The Path Forward B and the dangers of energy pollu- sides of the issue from across United States Forestry Service the MITW. While this victory for tribal leaders to advocate for Given recent events, advo- Michigan during the shutdown and she couldn’t par- tion, which may not have gained ticipate in the hearing processes. Michigan and out of state. (USFS) to address deforesta- signals that the current adminis- tuition-free higher education and cating for forestry department attention otherwise, according to “My sense is that those num- tion and facilitate timber sales. tration appreciates the debt owed debt cancellation for tribal mem- reforms could prove viable. a recent study. have to pay those bills. So, it will mental pollution are more suscep- bers suggest that there is mean- Environmentalists assert that the to tribal students and communi- bers. Tribal leaders could advocate the The study, titled The Energy eventually come down the line.” tible to COVID-19. ingful opportunity for public USFS prioritizes economic incen- ties, that is not to say in the future 4. Reforming the U.S. Forestry following reforms: Crises Revealed By COVID: On the other hand, Michigan The virus exacerbates the comment and the public’s making tives of its timber sales program a governor or state legislature Service 1) Remove all financial Intersections of Indigeneity, Public Service Commission public health crises rural, tribal use of it,” Scripps said. over its duty to promote forest may mandate the MITW program While the creation of the incentives from the department, Inequity and Health, specifically (MPSC) Chair Dan Scripps said and low-income communities in But the authors explain that health. be underfunded or completely Bureau of Land Management and including the incentive to saw cites rural areas and tribal nations he thinks the state is doing well particular are already facing high- while public comment exists, it Deforestation by the logging gutted. Therefore, it is important USFS facilitated re-forestation of down large and matured trees. from Michigan, but says these by taking an aggressive approach er cases of diabetes and asthma, has limited influence. industry and poor land manage- for Michigan tribes to remind the Upper Peninsula, the forests 2) Require more con- issues can be seen across the in partnering with the Michigan Bessette said. Bessette points out that despite ment by the USFS have interfered political leaders and constituents are more densely packed with trolled-burning techniques. state, the United States and even Department of Health and Human “This has been especially it being easier for some, if you do with the exercise of treaty rights of the debt tribes are owed given small deciduous trees, whereas Controlled burning allows for globally. Services to create a program that problematic in places like Detroit that tribes negotiated as a con- the benefits tribes provided for large coniferous pines are now more frequent low-intensity fires, not have the resources, like WiFi, Kathleen Brosemer is the directly pays people’s energy where COVID fatalities and dition for ceding lands (such as entire state when they ceded lands far less common. Moreover, the which reduces the underbrush to participate you cannot engage. lead author and an energy and bills with federal dollars under hospitalizations have been high- hunting, gathering and preserv- used to establish universities. Forestry Service has contradic- and small foliage. This, in turn, And to become a participant environmental policy Ph.D. stu- Kathie Brosemer, Sault Tribe the CARES Act. er than average and, of course, By Tyler Theel ing sacred places). The article 2. Tuition waiver agreements tory incentives to down valuable prevents large-scale wildfires. in a contested case, the MPSC dent at Michigan Technological Environmental manager, is the But those receiving financial where there’s a number of com- Overview of 1862 Morrill Act provides ways tribal leaders can with land grant universities mature pines as it implements its 3) Advance climate change requires interested parties apply University. She said she was lead author of a study showing assistance aren’t out of the woods munities that live closer to coal The Morrill Act, signed into promote important treaty rights In light of the Land Grab U fire suppression duties. This is policy. for intervener status which inspired to write the study when how the Line 5 issue brought yet, Scripps said. and natural gas fired power plants law by President Lincoln in 1862, impacted by the Morrill Act. Project, we now can pinpoint: because the department is also Series conclusion requires legal representation. The Enbridge Energy brought its per- energy security inequities to the Utility companies have also than elsewhere in the state,” said is heralded as the first major fed- 1. The Michigan Indian (1) which universities benefitted responsible for facilitating the I hope this series has provided study argues this cost of partic- mit applications for the Line 5 fore. seen a loss in revenue due to the Bessette. eral action to expand access to Tuition Waiver (MITW) Program from selling off land in the ceded sale of timber. insights to tribal members and ipation makes it “meaningless” pipeline to the State of Michigan moratoriums in place to protect Scripps said he agrees and has higher education. The act autho- One way state governments territories of northern Michigan, While thinning the density of encourages some members to for those like Native tribes who during the shutdown and she affordable for everyone. those struggling financially. At seen this align with racial dispari- rized the federal government and land grant universities can (2) the profit universities earned small trees and underbrush can advocate on behalf of tribal inter- cannot afford it. couldn’t participate in the hearing Those struggling in the some point, these companies ties. The commission is becoming to grant land to each state and make amends to tribal members and (3) the amount tribes were reduce the span of forest fires, ests. I would like to conclude Those who need assistance processes. state during the pandemic who will try to recoup their losses. increasingly aware and concerned territory. States and territories is to provide tuition waiver pro- undercompensated. As such, environmentalists have asserted the series by showing off a few with utility bills need to act now Brosemer works for a Native received short-term help with One option would be to increase about environmental justice con- were permitted to sell the granted grams and fully fund those pro- the land sales enabled fledgling that the USFS’s fire suppression snapshots of land grant parcels in before assistance programs close tribe that strongly opposes the utility bills, may still face finan- rates for consumers, that request siderations in their work. land to establish public univer- grams to ensure their institutions universities to be established, policies have the opposite effect. Michigan sold by universities. at the end of September, Scripps continued operations of Line 5. cial struggles in the long term, would have to be approved by the Where Scripps disagrees with sities, such as Michigan State adequately compensate tribes. whereas, tribes were deprived an Chiefly, since the USFS coor- The United States purchased said. He suggests reaching out to “We were discussing all of said Doug Bessette, a co-author MPSC. the study is the claim of a regu- University, Ohio State University In 1976, the State of Michigan equitable benefit. dinates the sale of timber and is this 125-acre parcel on Grand a provider directly, calling 211 these crises of energy sovereign- of the study and an assistant When utility companies file latory process crisis. The study and Iowa State University. enacted the MITW Program. The It is plausible for tribes to therefore incentivized to harvest Island in 1836 for $16 (equiv- or going to the Michigan Public ty, energy justice, that are being professor in the Department requests, the commission will specifically mentions Enbridge’s Researchers Tristan Ahtone act is designed to “provide free leverage this information to valuable matured trees, like pines, alent to $476.15 today). The Service Commission website to magnified by COVID,” Brosemer of Community Sustainability look at not only the additional Line 5 pipeline. It said the com- and Robert Lee of the Land Grab tuition for state resident North negotiate tuition waiver programs its fire suppression activities University of Connecticut sold understand what assistance pro- said. “And we thought, wow, at Michigan State University’s costs, but also additional savings pany is using divided public U Project identified more than American Indians in Michigan between land grant universities have contributed to denser and the land to William Dodge, a there’s a chance here to get this College of Agriculture and and revenue in an attempt to take attention during the pandemic to grams are available. 99 percent of the parcels granted public community colleges, pub- outside of Michigan and tribal drier forests. Sawing down large timber investor for $95 (equiv- out, and in this moment when Natural Resources. a balanced approach, Scripps push forward permit applications Reprinted with permission. through the Morrill Act. Their lic universities and certain feder- members. trees allows for small deciduous alent to $2,740.86 today). That these crises are so apparent, so “In the state of Michigan, there said. for their plans to drill a tunnel Taylor Haelterman’s story is research identified to whom ally tribally controlled communi- 3. Federal Indian tuition waiv- trees and underbrush to grow is a multiple of six times for blatant, they might get some was a moratorium put on utility “Customers are struggling and under the Straits of Mackinac. brought to you as part of a part- university land grants were sold. ty colleges.” er program more quickly and more densely. the return on treaty payments to attention.” shut-offs and utility bills even,” asking them to put-up the bill for Scripps said he’s noticed a nership between WKAR and They found that the federal From 1976-1995, the MITW Though state universities Further, large matured coniferous tribes. Two of the crises outlined in Bessette said. “But the way that any additional costs is something different response with virtual Michigan State University’s government granted universities program was fully funded. directly benefitted from the trees provide shade to the under- Pictured below is the Pictured the study regard utilities. One the state regulations work, these that we find pretty challenging, public comment hearings during Knight Center for Environmental nearly 600,000 acres of land in Colleges waived tuition for Indian Morell Act, the federal govern- brush allowing moisture to be Rocks Golf Club. The federal is that not everyone has equal costs eventually need to be recov- and I think it’s going to be a high quarantine. Journalism. Haelterman is a stu- Michigan. students and the state reim- ment facilitated the act, including retained. government compensated tribes access to utilities. The other is ered, so even if a resident or a bar to clear,” said Scripps. Those who attended have had dent at MSU working towards her Ahtone and Lee concluded, bursed colleges the full amount. taking land into federal posses- During 2007 and 2012, Luce $22 for the parcel. The State essential services like electricity, household is not paying their util- The study also discusses the better opportunities to speak B.A. in journalism writing and “The Morrill Act was a wealth However, in 1995, during sion and granting land to univer- County experienced two major of New York was granted the water and natural gas are treated ity bills currently because of the environmental injustice crisis in at online meetings without the editing and her M.A. in environ- transfer disguised as a donation. Governor John Engler’s adminis- sities. wildfires. To put these fires parcel of land and sold it for as consumer goods which are not moratorium, they will eventually which those exposed to environ- added driving time they would mental and science journalism. The government took land from tration, the MITW program fund- While at first blush advocating in perspective, there has only $939 (equivalent to $15,100 indigenous people that it had paid ing was frozen. Subsequently, for a nationwide tuition waiver been one other major wildfire in today). That is a multiple of 25 little or nothing for and turned as more Indian students enrolled program may seem futile, there Michigan in the past century. It times return on treaty payments that land into endowments for in Michigan colleges and tuition may be a viable opportunity is unclear if in the near future we to tribes awarded to Cornell fledgling universities.” costs nearly doubled since 1995, to get such a program enacted. can expect more major wildfires University. Universities sold off a large the budget no longer fully cov- During the Democratic presiden- as the effects of climate change Pictured below is the south portion of grant lands to the ered the waiver costs. Despite tial primaries, Senators Warren contribute to higher summer tem- end of Shelldrake Lake near emerging logging industry in that, Michigan universities still and Sanders pressed Senator peratures. Paradise, Mich. The University northern Michigan. Universities had to waive tuition for Indian Biden, now the Democratic nom- Evidently, this phenomenon of Vermont received it and was were established from the profits students, yet were no longer fully inee, on his commitment to tui- extends beyond Michigan. The able to sell the land for six times of those sales. The transfer of reimbursed. tion-free college and student debt numerous, concurrent and wide- the amount the federal govern- land for private logging interests Lake Superior State University cancellation. spread forest fires ripping through ment compensated tribes. calls into suggestion that the (LSSU), for example, was short- While Biden may not endorse the West Coast are due, in part, Tyler Theel is a Sault Morrill Act was implemented changed $300,000-400,000 per the broad approaches advocated to counterproductive fire suppres- Tribe member studying law to work around treaty rights of year. Late former LSSU President by Senators Warren and Sanders, sion methods alongside climate at University of Michigan. He Michigan tribes. Lands ceded by Thomas Pledger remarked that he has publicly committed to change making forests denser spent his summer completing a Michigan tribes could only be the underfunded program “cre- establishing a federal program and drier. While the current virtual unpaid internship with sold to make way for “new settle- ates this situation where it is not that provides free community administration blames the fires on Sault Tribe’s Law, Wildlife and ment” rather than promote private advantageous for us to recruit college to all and free four-year environmentalists for opposing Communications Departments, industries. Native students when we live in college to many students, and forest thinning projects, the fed- researching and writing about The unregulated logging indus- the densest Native American pop- some reductions to student loan eral government is incentivized to the Morrill Act and how it affect- try created widespread defor- ulation in all of Michigan.” repayment. saw down matured trees, thereby ed Sault Tribe. estation in northern Michigan Since then, tribal leaders If Biden does secure the reducing canopy coverage from

Grand Island Pictured Rocks Golf Club Shelldrake Lake Page 16 Education September 23, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung YEA highlights from across the service area

American Legion donated food boxes to folks in Escanaba. Zan and Zav help hand out food boxes in Escanaba. Dropping off kits to Sault YEA kids.

Hessel YEA coordinator Lisa Burnside hauls food boxes. Tiffany Escherich donated Easter egg hunt supplies. Kids made their own slime in Hessel.

Rudyard YEA kids received medicine wheel fruit pizza kits. More rocks for the ongoing Rudyard rock hiding projects. Children worked on moon phases in St. Ignace.

Summer program prizes were handed out in Manisitique. Manistique YEA held a rattle making workshop. Kids learned about sand art in Manistique. September 23, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Education Page 17 MSU, Sault Tribe partnership encourages members to pursue natural resources careers By Cameron Rudolph fisheries and wildlife management a doctoral student in Roloff’s lab- in natural resource management is A collaboration between field through a graduate program. oratory. crucial.” Michigan State University and the While an informal partner- The two scientists share a desire The CCER has had four Sault Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians ship has been in place for more to learn more about how particular Tribe member students participate is preparing tribal members to than a decade, a memorandum species interact with their habitats, thus far, including Brad Silet, who join the fisheries and wildlife of understanding was signed in with an emphasis on forest man- now serves as lead fisheries biol- management field through a 2019 formalizing the relationship agement tactics that can mitigate ogist for the tribe. The next step graduate program. In 1836, the and establishing the Center for effects of climate change. Early is to jointly pursue larger external United States government and the Cooperative Ecological Resilience efforts of the partnership have funding opportunities and recruit Anishinaabeg, ancestors to several (CCER). focused on wildlife species of more students. Native American tribes, agreed Before co-leading this initiative, importance to the tribe. “We think we can leverage to the Treaty of Washington. The Clark took a nontraditional path to Clark’s research is dedicated the resources of both MSU and Anishinaabeg ceded more than his career as a wildlife biologist. to snowshoe hares, a common the Sault Tribe to receive outside 13.8 million acres to the U.S. — Both his bachelor’s and master’s food source for predators in the funding for the center,” Roloff a portion of Michigan’s eastern degrees are interdisciplinary, the eastern Upper Peninsula, and the said. “This would allow us to Upper Peninsula and northwest latter earned from what is now the influence climate change has on support more tribal students and lower peninsula — which set the Sault Tribe lead wildlife biologist MSU Department of Community their habitat. Other projects have their research projects. It’s a great stage for Michigan to become the Eric Clark Sustainability. His interests in examined American marten move- opportunity to do meaningful, nation’s 26th state a year later. are inextricably linked to the ecology and indigenous people’s ments, how forest composition on-the-ground work that advances In exchange, the tribes retained Anishinaabe culture, worldview rights converge in his role with the affects ruffed grouse nesting and our knowledge of how ecosystems the right to use the land for and subsistence lifestyle,” Clark Sault Tribe, which began in 2008. the effect prescribed fires have on function, while exposing students hunting, trapping, gathering and said. “It’s vital that we bring for- “I’m not a member of the Sault small mammal communities. to indigenous and western philoso- fishing. A series of ensuing court ward better ways to manage the Tribe, but my wife and children In addition to research valu- phies of science.” rulings and consent decrees reaf- ecological systems that support are,” Clark said. “I’m passionate able to the Sault Tribe, Clark “Ultimately, a graduate degree firmed the treaty-reserved rights, this community in the face of about conservation and wildlife and Roloff have identified tribal prepares students to lead tribal in addition to serving as allocation increased resource extraction and management, and I’ve learned a member education on fisheries and resource programs, makes them agreements for various species in changing climate dynamics. We lot about tribal natural resource wildlife management as critical. competitive for hiring by state and the name of fish and wildlife pop- believe the best way to accomplish priorities. Many of the species that “Within the CCER, our focus federal agencies, and over the long ulation health. this is through the production have cultural significance to the has been on training graduate stu- term will infuse diverse perspec- More than 180 years later, of indigenous and western sci- tribe are ones that are vulnerable dents thus far, but we recognize tives into resource management. Eric Clark, the wildlife biologist ence-based information to inform to climate change and different the importance of working with This is in all of our best interests.” for the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of our management decisions.” management strategies.” undergrads as an entry point to Reprinted with permission. Chippewa Indians, said the tribe The Sault Tribe has more Soon after beginning his role the program,” Roloff said. “The Cameron Rudolph serves as and other Anishinaabe communi- than 44,000 members, but few with the Sault Tribe, Clark began goal is to get members of the tribe a communications manager ties continue to take seriously the have pursued natural resources working with Gary Roloff, a pro- interested in a potential wildlife with ANR Communications and authority to manage and responsi- careers. In response, a collabo- fessor in the MSU Department of career early, perhaps hiring them Marketing, primarily working bly sustain plants and animals. ration between Michigan State Fisheries and Wildlife who studies as undergraduate field technicians with MSU AgBioResearch and “The fish, wildlife and plants of University and the tribe is pre- wildlife ecology and forest man- on research projects. Having more the College of Agriculture and the northern Great Lakes region paring tribal members to join the agement. Clark has since become underrepresented groups engaged Natural Resources. Higher Education Technology Enhancement reimbursement — From “Student tech help,” pg. 1 — Wi-Fi routers, internet per student — to enhance the — Proof of current enrollment screen protectors etc.) bursements on an item-by-item modems, Wi-Fi signal boosters technology infrastructure of Sault in a higher education program — Technology related software basis. No reimbursements will be All applications and applicable Tribe students pursuing higher — Receipt for purchased item (Microsoft Office, Adobe Pro, allowed for personal items such documents must be submitted education. Applicants must provide (with proof of purchase between etc.) as cell phones, cell phone bills, to the Sault Tribe Education justification for how the technolo- March 1 and Oct. 30, 2020) — Printers/printer ink/scanners in-home Internet bills, televisions, Department no later than Oct. 30, gy-related purchase is needed as a Reimbursement is provided — Online coursework subscrip- gaming consoles/accessories, etc. 2020 by 5 p.m. Reimbursement result of the COVID-19 pandemic. for allowable expenses only. tions/e-textbooks (hard copy text Please see the list of allowable checks will be mailed to qualified The Sault Tribe Higher Education Sault Tribe has full discretion to books excluded) expenses below: applicants early December. Please Technology Enhancement approve or deny reimbursements — Wi-Fi routers/Internet — Computers (laptops/desktops/ call or email with eligibility ques- Reimbursement Program oper- on an item-by-item basis. No modems/Wi-Fi signal boosters chrome books) tions: ates on a first-come, first-served reimbursements are allowed for All applications and applicable — Computer accessories (char- Sault Tribe Education Division basis and is open to any currently personal items such as cell phones, documents must be submitted gers, keyboards, mice, webcams, Attn: Cody Jodoin enrolled Sault Tribe higher edu- cell phone bills, in-home internet to the Sault Tribe Education external hard drives, etc.) 2 Ice Circle, Sault Ste. Marie, cation student with a permanent bills, televisions, gaming consoles Department no later than Oct. 30, — iPad/tablets or accessories MI 49783 address in the tribe’s seven-county and accessories, etc. Please see the 2020, by 5 p.m. Email submis- (chargers, cases, headphones, Email - [email protected] service area. list of allowable expenses below: sions preferred. Reimbursement screen protectors etc.) Phone - (906) 635-7010 Applicants must provide the — Computers (laptops/desk- checks will be mailed to qualified — Technology-related software Higher Education Program following information by Oct. 30 tops/chrome books) applicants by Nov. 20. Please call (Microsoft Office, Adobe Pro, etc.) The Sault Tribe Higher to qualify: — Computer accessories (char- or email with eligibility questions: — Printers, printer ink, scanners Education Technology — Completed technology gers, keyboards, mice, webcams, Sault Tribe Education Division — Online coursework subscrip- Enhancement Reimbursement enhancement application external hard drives, etc.) Attn: Cody Jodoin, 2 Ice Circle, tions, e-textbooks (hard copy text Program is a one-time reimburse- — Copy of tribal card — iPad/tablets or accessories Sault Ste. 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Stop in to find out more at one of our 7 local banking offices. St. Ignace • North Bay • Moran Township • Cedarville • Mackinac Island • Naubinway • Newberry Member FDIC Page 18 Candidates’ Forum September 23, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung State House candidates weigh in on tribal issues State questions — Question 1 Question 2 Question 3 Question 4 Question 5 Do you support full funding for Sault Tribe and four other tribal Michigan supports legislation Do you support eliminating What ideas do you have to sup- the Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver nations are negotiating a new to provide for “relative” place- the practice of subjecting only port joint efforts on tourism and and changing eligibility criteria to Great Lake Fishing Consent ments despite tribal objections American Indians and no other tribal economic development? be based on tribal enrollment in a Decree. Do you support tribal out of concern it may contravene race to school mascots that tribal federally recognized tribe rather treaty rights? and frustrate full implementa- governments find derogatory and than blood quantum which is no tion of the federal Indian Child have called for the cessation of longer a legal federal practice? Welfare Act and the Michigan though a resolution of the United Indian Family Preservation Act. Tribes of Michigan. What should be done when the state administration or legisla- ture pushes legislation that may conflict with existing state and federal law? State Response —

State Representative, nations have a right to fish in the ments. When the 1836 treaty was priate ways to honor American level conflicts with current state 104th District Candidate waters they’ve always fished in. signed, it connected the peninsulas Indians through culturally appro- or federal laws, tribes must that allowed Michigan to become priate curriculum and the contri- John Roth have the power to determine 3. I believe in tribal sover- a state. While the legislature does butions made the original inhabi- which laws takes precedence. eignty and I respect the rights not play a direct role, as a legisla- tants of Michigan. Unfortunately, much legislation of tribes to set and enforce legal tor I will remain on my guard to passes that makes sense for the standards for their members. ensure draft legislation does not 5. Promotional programs state’s population centers, but There is nothing more vital to diminish the federal and judicial designed to stimulate tourism does not make sense in rural any community than an appropri- commitment to honor treaties. throughout Michigan is benefi- areas, particularly rural areas with ate, fair and transparent process The Michigan tribes have worked cial to all. The Pure Michigan specific histories regarding the very well with the state and fed- campaign should be supported for dealing with issues of child subject matter of the legislation. eral governments to protect the and continued, but much more welfare. I’d need to know more I generally believe that more 1. Yes, I would like to see the resource. I pledge to reach out to inclusive of tribes. Tribes can play about the MDHHS proposal needs to be done to differentiate funding linked to a recognized the governor’s administration to a very important role in creating a tribe to make sure the tuition is before commenting but would ensure the state’s role in honoring respectful marketing campaign of between rural and urban policy received by those who deserve it. likely defer to the tribes and their these treaties is respectful. sharing the indigenous territory in in Michigan. Specifically, given sovereignty. northern Michigan as an attraction the tribes’ unique legal status and 2. Yes, I believe the treaties 3. Not sure how to answer this that benefits economies, tribal and history, they need access to their have worked well with getting all 4. I do. These mascots are question. Neither the state admin- non-tribal alike. I see this as value own interpretation of legislation. sides together. offensive and shockingly retro- istration nor the legislature should added marketing to attract tourist grade. pass any laws or regulations that from outside Michigan and routes 4. Native Americans should 3. I don’t advocate for state violate existing state or federal populations from other parts not be mascots. Unfortunately, laws to supersede federal laws. 5. I want to restore funding laws. The MIFPA demonstrates of the state; especially after we people get offended when they Meeting with tribal leaders first to Pure Michigan and would be that leaders have worked through resume normal life after the pan- are told their mascots are offen- to discuss such actions with legis- open to ideas on how to make the delicate balance of honor- demic. The Michigan Economic sive, and we end up in a position latures would be the first action. that program better benefit tribal ing ICWA while addressing the Development Corporation has where there is conflict between intricate and practical aspects of done a good job in facilitate tribal races. I wonder if we could rec- 4. I support the rights of nations. I’m embarrassed to say adjudicating Indian child welfare economic growth, but I would ommend alternative mascots American Indians and tribes ask- I don’t know enough about the existing efforts of state govern- cases. In preparation to answer push to have a more strategic arguing that they are more reflec- ing for the removal of mascots this question, I reached out to sev- approach to more obviously cross not sanctioned by a community ment in this area to give a more tive of the communities where the informed answer. I do promise eral tribal leaders who explained market what we collectively have teams play. Even though the goal tribe. I would support such a res- that the latest effort to allow for to offer as a Michigan community. olution. that, as state representative, I is to choose a mascot that is not would be as accessible as pos- “relative placements” should be damaging to Native Americans, made clear in legislation not to sible to Sault Tribe and would State Representative, approaching communities by 5. It only makes sense to have impact tribes as federal law and make economic development for telling them that their team has a tribal economic development MIFPA supersedes. As state repre- 110th District Candidate tribal nations a priority. racist name lands us in conflict work hand-in-hand with area sentative, I would ensure a tribal Janet Metsa that proves difficult to resolve. tourism bureaus and chambers voice is heard in drafting any leg- 1. I support full funding for the of commerce. Traverse Connect State Represtenative, islation that impacts tribes. has done a respectable job in pro- 107th District Candidate 5. Tourism is very important moting local tribe events. More 4. Do you support eliminating for tribal economic develop- should be done to reach out to Jim Page ment. Many tourists come to 1. I support the tribal eligibil- the practice of subjecting only tribal leaders and I would be one American Indians and no other rural Michigan to enjoy the to do that. I have had good rela- race to school mascots that tribal outdoors and the history of the tions with the tribe. governments find derogatory and area. Those tourists spend their have called for the cessation of money at hotels, restaurants, and State Representative, though a resolution of the United perhaps most importantly, to the 104th District Candidate Tribes of Michigan? tribes they enjoy gaming. We Dan O’Neil It is a challenge because Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver. can advertise gaming as a tourist 1. Yes, I do. My understand- schools are structured as a local I also support changing eligibility attraction whose profits stay in control matter which is a unique- criteria so that eligibility is deter- the area and support tribal devel- ly American tradition. I respect mined by tribal enrollment rather opment. The “woke” generation and support this tradition. But, it than blood quantum. is interested in keeping profits ity based on tribal enrollment. is also true that only American local and helping historically dis- Indians are subjected to use of Honoring tribal enrollment to 2. I support tribal treaty rights. advantaged groups. In turn, there their race in the use of mascots. qualify for the MITW is respect- The state of Michigan gained can be advertising for the tourism ful of each tribe. The waiver was To be honest, as a non-Native, I sector, and that advertising should recognize I am not immediately over a third of its current land originally obligated by the state area through the 1836 treaty. If mention what a socially respon- when accepting the land at the impacted by the use of Indian ing is the waiver is in the treaty, we are to interpret the treaty to sible way it is to spend some Mount Pleasant Indian School in mascots. But, don’t have to be making funding a non-negotiable mean what the Native American money. Moreover, it is important exchange for providing higher tribal to be sensitive to the need signatories understood it to mean to manage natural resources so legal obligation. And, I do sup- education for Michigan Indians. to provide a safe and culturally port eligibility based on enroll- appropriate environment for all at the time, in accordance with that the outdoors remain attrac- A government is only good as tive to tourists. Cleaning up waste ment rather than blood quantum. it word. To me, this means full children to learn. All derogatory American treaty law, then the Tribal membership should be mascots, slogans, and/or chants governments of Michigan and sites like the stamp sands in Gay, funding and honoring each tribe’s Mich., (located at a spawning determined by tribal nations, not eligibility. should be phased out. As your the United States have no right to ground) is important so that we by arbitrary racial metrics. state rep, I will work to commu- regulate tribal fishing in the Great can maintain our fisheries, which 2. Yes. The tribal right to hunt nicate with tribes and facilitate Lakes. attract tourists and other econom- 2. Yes, I do. I believe in tribal and fish predates the United understanding to move in the sovereignty. Michigan’s tribal States and Michigan govern- direction of finding more appro- 3. If legislation at the state ic opportunities. September 23, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News Page 19 Sulander recertified as diabetes Cook is July Health care and education specialist Employee of the Month The Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education or Congratulations Diabetes Educators (CBDCE) NCBDE, CBDCE’s mission is to Alexandra Cook proudly announces that Gail to promote comprehensive and for receiving rec- Sulander MS RDN CDCES of the ongoing quality diabetes clinical ognition as the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians management, education, preven- July Employee of Manistique Tribal Health Center tion and support by defining, the Month. She is achieved certified diabetes care developing, maintaining and the health cen- and education specialist (CDCES) protecting the certification and ter recruiter and status for the fifth time. credentialing processes. does a wonderful In 2000, Sulander successfully CBDCE supports the concept job bringing new passed the certification examina- of voluntary, periodic certifi- employees. tion for diabetes care and educa- cation for all diabetes care and tion specialists for the first time. education specialists who meet Candidates must meet rigorous credential and experience eligibil- eligibility requirements to take ity requirements. For more infor- VA health care offers flu shots to veterans the examination. Achieving cer- mation on CBDCE, visit www. Flu vaccinations are now Wisconsin. tification status demonstrates to cbdce.org or contact the national available for veterans enrolled in Veterans enrolled in VA health people with diabetes and employ- office at [email protected] or (847) VA health care at their regularly care who received their flu shot ers that the health professional 228-9795. scheduled VA appointments. elsewhere are requested to con- Veterans may call (800) tact their VA primary care clinic possesses distinct and specialized Gail Sulander MS RDN CDCES Sault Tribe members seeking knowledge, thereby promoting diabetes education can contact 215-8262, ext. 34758, for updat- and provide that information. quality of care for people with The certification designation was Gail Sulander MD RDN CDCES ed VA flu shot clinics at the For more information on flu diabetes. previously known as certified dia- at the Manistique Tribal Health Iron Mountain VA Medical vaccinations and prevention, go There are over 19,900 diabetes betes educator or CDE. Center, 5698W US Highway 2 in Center and its seven communi- to https://www.prevention.va.gov/ care and education specialists Established in 1986 as the Manistique, (906) 341-8469 or ty-based outpatient clinics in the flu/ or https://www.cdc.gov/flu/ who hold CDCES certification. National Certification Board for [email protected]. Upper Peninsula and northeast prevent/actions-prevent-flu.htm. Sault Tribe Construction’s three divisions’ 2019 work Sault Tribe Construction con- Three employees work in holds, tribal facilities and individ- 2019 PROGRAM helped with the remodeling of the sists of three different divisions: this department and all are tribal ually owned homes. HIGHLIGHTS Hessel casino deli. COMMERCIAL DIVISION members. At this point, we have four — Constructed parking area — Replaced the windows, This division provides multiple PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION employees working with in this for the Hessel powwow area, doors, siding, fascia and soffit on levels of construction services This division provides services division, all tribal members. remodeled the commons area of the Inland Building. for the various divisions in the for lawn care, curb and asphalt FLEET CONTROL the cultural building, including — Replaced the shingles, soffit tribe. From the startup of the job repairs and replacement, parking Fleet Control coordinates the redoing the kitchen area. and fascia on the Sugar Island — planning and estimating stages lot cleaning, sweeping and line maintenance and repairs for the — Finished removing the cultural camp building. through its construction and com- painting; concrete sidewalks to company fleet. It evaluates the framework for three bridges on Directives and supervision – pletion. This includes demolition slab work, septic repairs and priority on repairs as they come the Sugar Island Nature Trail, Project manager: work, foundations, framing, roof- replacements, water and sewer up and works with both of the installed culverts for drainage — Oversaw everyday opera- ing, drywall, installation of doors, line repairs and replacement, other divisions to ensure their and installed riprap and mulch to tions of the company. windows, siding and so forth. snowplowing services, snow trucks or equipment are in run- match existing trails. — Estimated and scheduled All aspects of remodeling are removal, sanding and salting; ning order and available when — Redid all of the gable work for commercial crew. provided along with coordinating road and driveway repairs and needed. ends on the elderly building and — Assisted the Public Works any outside contractors that are construction, and installation of One mechanic works in Fleet repainted, also replaced all of the project supervisor for crew staff- necessary for the completion of boat ramps. This division’s work Control, who also is a tribal windows throughout the building. ing work scheduling, estimates, the job. directly effects multiple house- member. — Collaborated with the equipment and trucks. Environmental Department — Coordinated with the through a grant it received to mechanic on Fleet Control for TRIBAL MEMBER REGISTRATION IN THE TAX AGREEMENT AREA purchase and replace one of our repairs and maintenance for the old large plow trucks. The truck trucks and heavy equipment. TRIBAL MEMBERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES was ordered and scheduled for — Submitted monthly progress delivery next year. The truck will reports and work scheduling with (Including the Issuance of Certificates of Exemptions) have the following attachments CFO. Worked with Accounting — front wing plow, belly blade/ on monthly billings, attended grader/dump box and sander. monthly managers meetings. — Coordinated the design and INITIAL REGISTRATION AND OR CHANGE OF ADDRESS

Under the Tax Agreement between the Tribe and the State, tribal members who live within the Join free webinar on state’s water resources “Agreement Area” are able to claim exemption from certain state taxes. In order to take advantage of MSU Extension is offering Topics to be covered include: these benefits, the member must with be registered the Tribal Tax Office and must prove that they do a free online Michigan Water — The Blue Economy live in the “Agreement Area.” School webinar series for elected — Fiscal benefits of water and appointed officials and staff. management The registration process begins with the member filling out an “Address Verification Card” and Officials often need to make — Incorporating water into providing their name, address, and other personal . information The member must also provide a important decisions regarding the local planning and place-making copy of their MI driver’s license, MI State ID card, or voter’s registration card. All of these forms of future of shared water resources. — Resources to help address State identification MUST have the member’s current address and that address must be located in the The new online version of the water problems Tax Agreement Area. Members must also include a utility bill in their name and their current address Michigan Water School pro- — Water policy at the federal, as an additional proof of residency in the . Tax Agreement Area gram from Michigan Sea Grant tribal, state and local levels and Michigan State University Water school speakers include The Tribal Tax Office cannot register a member with the MI Department of Treasury unless these Extension provides decision-mak- educators and faculty from MSU documents are included with the “Address Verification ” Card. ers with critical, relevant infor- and MSU Extension as well as mation needed to understand other experts providing local per- Michigan’s water resources in spectives. order to support sound water Register to attend the free, CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTIONS management decisions. policy-neutral, fact-based pro- This year, Michigan Water gram at events.anr.msu.edu/ Tribal Code 43.1103 states that Resident Tribal Members shall notify the Tribal Tax Office in writing School: Essential Resources for WaterSchoolWebinarSeries2020. prior to moving their principal place of residence. Local Officials is offered for Not sure if you will be able to free in a series of Zoom webi- attend the live sessions? Each If the Tribal Tax Office receives a request for a Certificate of Exemption and the address for the nars from 3 to 5 p.m. on four webinar will be recorded and all member on the request is not the same address as the that the Tribal Tax Office and MI Department Thursday afternoons (Oct. 8 and registrants will receive links to of Treasury have on record, then no Certificate of Exemption can be issued. 22, Nov. 5 and 19). This project the recordings so you can watch is generously supported by the them at a more convenient time, We will usually attempt to contact the member ask to them update to their address by filling the out Erb Family Foundation and Pure along with additional resources. “Address Verification Card” and providing the required , documents but it is the member’s Oakland Water. For more information, contact responsibility to provide this information. Certificate A of Exemption can not be issued unless the The program will include ses- Michigan Sea Grant Extension sions on water quantity, water Educator Mary Bohling at member has filed the correct information proving that they live within the Agreement Area. quality, water finance and plan- [email protected]. Follow on ning, and water policy issues. Twitter with #MIWaterSchool.

Page 20 Education September 23, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Johnson finds creative acceptance at IAIA By Rick Smith ies outside of the program stifling help others. But Natives come in starting to take notice. Just look The following item is written in to personal creativity and self-ex- every color. It doesn’t matter if at our country’s poet laureate, terms appropriate for an openly pression due to the perceived you’re undercooked fry bread or Joy Harjo, the first Native to hold non-binary, two-spirit individual; inability of others to identify with well-done fry bread, you’re still that title – she’s an IAIA alum hence the use of plural pronouns Johnson’s experiences. “Often the fry bread.” from way back in the day. Look in place of singular pronouns in intersections of experience I have Johnson said feeling “Native at the amazing success of Tommy some passages. cause distancing between me and enough” is less worrisome these Orange (author of There, There) The Institute of American other people – growing up dis- days, largely because of the IAIA and Therese Marie Mailhot Indian Arts (IAIA) in Santa Fe, connected from the Anishinaabe experience with a wide variety (Heart Berries) both of whom are N.M., recently announced the community, being a queer non-bi- of people from all across the recent IAIA MFA graduates and graduation of Sault Tribe member nary person, dealing with anxiety country, including a 70-year-old now mentors in the program.” Zoe Johnson with a Master of and ADHD – but that seemed to Cherokee poet, Vivian Caroll. Since graduation, Johnson Fine Arts (MFA) degree in cre- intensify when I was trying to “At IAIA MFA I was allowed said they’re applying more vigor ative writing. Johnson received learn to write with people who to, for one of the very few times in learning and practicing the the degree during an online virtu- had such different worldviews. in my life, show up every day as Ojibwe language, gathering al commencement ceremony on Especially because those were fully myself – with every piece plants and learning about their Aug. 22. things I wanted to tangle with in of me present, and with the pres- various uses and spending time According to the institute’s my writing.” ence of every piece respected,” with the land while continuing to announcement, the IAIA is the Learning more about the low Johnson said. “No one questioned write stories and poetry. “My the- only college in the United States Zoe Johnson is a recent graduate residency MFA program at IAIA, my Native-ness, or my gender sis was a collection of short sto- Johnson could see themselves dedicated to studying contempo- of Institute of American Indian identity; although, of course, ries and while I’ve gotten a fair learning and practicing creative rary Native arts and serves 495 Arts, earning a Master of Fine Arts some people needed a little time number of them published I think writing without “pushing at the full-time equivalent American in creative writing. to get used to they/them pro- the collection, as a whole, needs walls,” but doing so instead with Indian and other students from ing MFA program at IAIA,” said nouns.” a few more stories and more encouragement and inspiration around the world. The college Johnson. “I had mentioned to her Johnson described the low res- editing before I start looking to from the program and given free offers undergraduate degrees that I was thinking about going to idency program as one where stu- get it published,” said Johnson. rein to explore creativity and in studio arts, creative writing, grad school for creative writing dents visit the IAIA campus for a “I’ve been reading at a few virtu- but didn’t know if graduate work self-expression. cinematic arts and technology as “I won’t lie, I did have pretty nine-day residency at the begin- al poetry events here in Lansing. well as certificates in business would be a good fit for me.” ning of each semester, which I’ve been sewing and making Johnson credited their success deep imposters syndrome before and entrepreneurship, museum going to Santa Fe the first time,” consists of intensive workshops, jewelry and reading a truly stag- through IAIA to lessons learned studies and Native American art Johnson recalled. “I was worried mentoring, evening readings and gering amount of books.” in a Michigan State University history. Accredited by the Higher I wouldn’t be ‘Indian enough.’ visits from guest writers. After Johnson plans to seek out residential College of the Arts Learning Commission, the insti- That because I’m white passing, the residency periods, students openings to teach creative writ- and Humanities program where tute is also the only college in the because I didn’t grow up with return home to do the required ing at colleges. “That would be they were encouraged to draw state of New Mexico accredited much taught to me about our work for the semester. the dream,” they said. “And so off their own experiences and by the National Association of culture, because I only started The academic atmosphere I’m working hard to make that a Schools of Art and Design. passions. “My first ever Native reconnecting in my late teens, I at the institute is described by reality.” The institute asserts many of teacher was in that program,” would be intruding on a space Johnson as nurturing and caring, Ultimately, Johnson hopes the over 4,000 students who have said Johnson, “Métis artist meant for ‘real Natives.’ Which “I was cared for as a person first their works help people like them attended IAIA have gone on to Dylan Miner. I had many, many is ridiculous, of course. This is and a student second,” they said. feel a little less lonely and to help earn recognition as acclaimed art- amazing professors of color who not to say I’m not always very The IAIA MFA program has others to better understand them. ists, writers, educators and lead- pushed against Eurocentric edu- conscious that things are easier something special happening that In addition, they said they’re ers in their professions. cation and got us out of the class- for me as someone with light skin isn’t happening with any other doing their best to make family, “My mom was the one who room and into the community.” than for darker skinned Native program, according to Johnson, friends, others like him and their told me about the creative writ- However, Johnson found stud- folks; I try to use that privilege to “And I think the literary world is tribe proud. United in Science report: Climate change has not stopped for COVID-19 pandemic NEW YORK/GENEVA — main areas: ciers worldwide have lost mass. in snow and ice dynamics. By similar to that of atmospheric in Climate change has not stopped Greenhouse gas concentrations Between 1979 and 2018, Arctic 2050, the number of people at situ measurements. Automated for COVID-19. Greenhouse in the atmosphere – Atmospheric sea-ice extent has decreased for risk of floods will increase from systems continue to deliver data gas concentrations in the atmo- CO2 concentrations showed no all months of the year. Increasing its current level of 1.2 billion to whereas gauging stations that sphere are at record levels and signs of peaking and have contin- wildfire and abrupt permafrost 1.6 billion. In the early to mid- depend on manual reading are continue to increase. Emissions ued to increase to new records. thaw, as well as changes in Arctic 2010s, 1.9 billion people, or 27 affected. are heading in the direction of Global fossil CO2 emissions and mountain hydrology, have percent of the global population, In March 2020, nearly all pre-pandemic levels following a – CO2 emissions in 2020 will altered the frequency and inten- lived in potential severely water- oceanographic research vessels temporary decline caused by the fall by an estimated four percent sity of ecosystem disturbances. scarce areas. In 2050, this number were recalled to home ports. lockdown and economic slow- to seven percent in 2020 due to The global ocean has warmed will increase to 2.7 to 3.2 billion Commercial ships have been down. The world is set to see its COVID-19 confinement policies. unabated since 1970 and has people. As of 2019, 12 percent of unable to contribute vital ocean warmest five years on record and Emissions gap – According taken up more than 90 percent of the world population drinks water and weather observations, and is not on track to meet agreed tar- to the U.N. Environment the excess heat in the climate sys- from unimproved and unsafe ocean buoys and other systems gets. Programme, action can no lon- tem. Since 1993 the rate of ocean sources. More than 30 percent of could not be maintained. Four This is according to a new ger be postponed if the Paris warming, and thus heat uptake the world population, or 2.4 bil- full-depth ocean surveys of vari- multi-agency report from leading Agreement targets are to be has more than doubled. Marine lion people, live without any form ables such as carbon, tempera- science organizations, United met. It is still possible to bridge heat waves have doubled in fre- of sanitation. Climate change is ture, salinity and water alkalinity, in Science 2020. It highlights the emissions gap, but this will quency and have become longer projected to increase the number completed only once per decade, the increasing and irreversible require urgent and concerted lasting, more intense and more of water-stressed regions and have been cancelled. Surface impacts of climate change, which action by all countries and across extensive, resulting in large-scale exacerbate shortages in already carbon measurements from ships, affects glaciers, oceans, nature, all sectors. coral bleaching events. The ocean water-stressed regions. which tell us about the evolution economies and human living con- State of global climate – The has absorbed 20 to 30 percent Earth system observations of greenhouse gases, also effec- ditions and is often felt through average global temperature of total anthropogenic CO2 during COVID-19 – The COVID- tively ceased. water-related hazards like drought for 2016–20 is expected to be emissions since the 1980s caus- 19 pandemic has produced sig- The impacts on climate change or flooding. It also documents the warmest on record. Major ing further ocean acidification. nificant impacts on the global monitoring are long-term. They how COVID-19 has impeded our impacts have been caused by Since about 1950 many marine observing systems, which in are likely to prevent or restrict ability to monitor these changes extreme weather and climate species have undergone shifts in turn have affected the quality of measurement campaigns for the through the global observing events. A clear fingerprint of geographical range and seasonal forecasts and other weather, cli- mass balance of glaciers or the system. human-induced climate change activities in response to ocean mate and ocean-related services. thickness of permafrost, usually “Never before has it been so has been identified on many of warming, sea-ice change and oxy- The reduction of aircraft-based conducted at the end of the thaw- clear that we need long-term, these extreme events. Human- gen loss. Global mean sea level is observations by an average of ing period. The overall disruption inclusive, clean transitions to induced climate change is affect- rising, with acceleration in recent 75-80 percent in March and April of observations will introduce tackle the climate crisis and ing life-sustaining systems, from decades due to increasing rates of degraded the forecast skills of gaps in the historical time series achieve sustainable development. the top of the mountains to the ice loss from the Greenland and weather models. Since June, there of essential climate variables We must turn the recovery from depths of the oceans, leading to Antarctic ice sheets, as well as has been only a slight recovery. needed to monitor climate vari- the pandemic into a real opportu- accelerating sea-level rise, with continued glacier mass loss and Observations at manually operat- ability and change and associated nity to build a better future,” said cascading effects for ecosystems ocean thermal expansion. ed weather stations, especially in impacts. UN Secretary-General António and human security. This increas- Climate and water resources – Africa and South America, have The report is available elec- Guterres in a foreword. “We need ingly challenges adaptation and Climate change impacts are most also been badly disrupted. For tronically at public.wmo.int/en/ science, solidarity and solutions.” integrated risk management felt through changing hydrologi- hydrological observations like resources/united_in_science. Key findings focus on six responses. Ice sheets and gla- cal conditions including changes river discharge, the situation is September 23, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Community Page 21 Tribal members walk on GREGORY G. ALLARD avid reader, enjoyed westerns, in Gould City, Mich., to the late anything, even if he had just met David (Jessica) Channing of Gregory George Allard, 73, and enjoyed knitting and crochet- Royal “Roy” and Lillian (O’Neil) them. He made sure that the ani- Ojai, Calif., Julie Alquist of passed away on Sept. 10, 2020, ing. She was very generous with Rose. He was a 1952 graduate mals that showed up in his yard Iron Mountain, Mich., Paula in Rose City, both her time and talent and often of Loretto Catholic Central High were well fed. Clem loved babies (Jon) Pryor of Iron Mountain Mich., sur- gave away the handcrafts and School in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. and children, most of all loved and Michele (Don) DeShazo of rounded by his kitchen goodies she created. Clem served in the United his family and any family gath- Westerville, Ohio; grandchil- loving family. Lucy is survived by her chil- States Army from 1955 until ering he could get to, weddings, dren, Rebecca Rose, Christopher He was born dren, Ron (Rosalee) Florek, 1957, working his way to cor- reunions, Fourth of July or Labor Clement Rose, Michael Rose, on March 7, Remy (Tina) Florek Jr., Trish poral in two years and earned a Day. He lovingly, faithfully and Eva Perron, Isabelle Rose Perron, 1947, in Sault (Joe) Archuletta, Sharon (Bob) sharp shooter and good conduct loyally cared for his “Babe” Willem Perron, Autumn Cora Ste. Marie, Maxon and Genevieve Florek; 15 medal. (Lyla) through 41 years of a God Rose, Timothy Rose II, Hunter Mich., to Cyril grandchildren, 27 great-grandchil- Clem married the former Lyla centered, well-lived marriage. Killips, Gregory Overland, Calix and Isabelle dren, and three great-great-grand- L. Bater on May 26, 1979, in Clem was selfless, always Overland, Jill Bronson, Kylee (Mastaw) children; a sister, Susan (Sam) Marquette. He raised his family offering and willing to go out (Jeffrey) Lietzke, Joshua Nelson, Allard. Eisenback; brother, Donald in Engadine, Mich., moving to of his way to help anyone. He Joel (Sarah) Dykgraaf, Walter Gregory lived in Greenwood, Vincent; and many nieces and Marquette in 1974. Clem’s job enjoyed researching genealogy, Siegwart, Lianna Gildersleeve, Ind., since 2010, formerly of nephews. required him to travel. He spent was an avid reader and storytell- Kenneth Gildersleeve, Brian Waterford, Mich. He served in In addition to her parents, his career in telecommunica- er, both in person and had a gift (Lydia) Berger, Kimberly (Bill) the United States Army during Lucy was preceded in death tions, working as a technician for of putting his thoughts down on Navarre, Benjamen Berger, Vietnam and was a member of by her husband, Remy; sisters, AT&T. paper. He was never content sit- Samara Berger, Jared Alquist, the American Legion and VFW. Emma Kramer, Justine Edelman, Clem was formerly a parish- ting down, always on the move, Miles (Erica) Alquist, Sophia He was a member of the Sault Geneva Butchko and Margaret ioner of St. Peter Cathedral in doing something and always hap- DeShazo, Oliva DeShazo and Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Bedrick; and brothers, John Paul Marquette and most recently pily whistling while he worked. Abigail Rose DeShazo; 26 Indians and a deacon in Our Lady Vincent, Raymond Vincent, of Immaculate Conception in Clem also loved cooking, espe- great-grandchildren; brother, of the Greenwood. Gregory was James Vincent, Joseph Vincent Traverse City. Gardening was a cially for his family when they Vernon (Ruthann) Johnson of known to everyone as the Man in and Lawrence Vincent. great hobby of his that brought came to visit. Engadine; sister, Virginia DeLong Black. He enjoyed music, playing No public services will be him and others much happiness. Clem is survived by his of Nashville, Mich.; and many guitar, singing, playing pool and held. He was a true blue, no matter wife, Lyla L. Rose, of Traverse nieces, nephews and cousins. golf. He loved helping people Fassbender Swanson Hansen what, until the end, Lions fan, City; children, Walter (Brenda) Besides his parents, Clem was with their home improvement Funeral and Cremation Services Tigers fan, Red Wings fan and Gildersleeve of Grand Rapids, preceded in death by his son, projects. served the family, where condo- Michigan fan. Clem was an all- Mich., Karla Siegwart of Sault Kevin Clement Rose. Gregory is survived by his son, lences may be expressed online at around sports loving guy. He was Ste. Marie, Patricia (Steven) A Mass of Christian Burial William Allard of Wyandotte; fassbenderswansonhansen.com. an athlete and particularly loved Nelson of Manistee, Mich., took place on July 31, 2020, at St. daughter, Marie Allard of Green baseball and bowling. While Christie (Jerry) Overland of Peter Cathedral with Rev. Jernej Bay, Wis.; grandchildren, GLORIA J. MOMINEE playing for the Loretto Angels Newberry, Mich., Melissa Sustar officiating. A graveside Colleen, Bret, Jeana and Amanda; Gloria Jeanne Mominee, 64, in 1952 he proudly pitched a no (Frederick) Rose-Killips of Sault service was conducted at the Holy great-grandchildren, Mason, of Dafter, hitter against Cedarville. He con- Ste. Marie, Timothy Rose of Cross Cemetery in Marquette. An Mike, Isaac and Zeke; siblings, Mich., died on tinued to play baseball in the U.S. Naubinway, Amy (Kurt) Perron outdoor reception followed. Michael, Joy, Mary, Rose, Aug. 25, 2020, Army and on men’s league in the of Brimley, Mich., and David Canale-Tonella Funeral Home Margaret, Kateri and Cyril. in Sault Ste. Naubinway area. (Krista) Rose of Escanaba, and Cremation Services assisted He was preceded in death by Marie, Mich. Clem never knew a stranger Mich.; step-children, Deborah Clem’s family where memories his parents; brothers, Tom and She was born and he could talk to anyone about (Michael) Berger of Marquette, and condolences may be shared. Joe; and sister, Muriel. on Oct. 9, 1955, Visitation at Steuernol and in Toledo, McLaren Funeral Home in Rose Ohio, to Clarence J. and Wanda City took place on Sept. 14. Geraldine Mominee. Mason Areka Foutch and Dylan Michael-John Fox of Fox is born The funeral mass was held at Gloria grew up in Toledo and Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., are proud to Holy Family Catholic Church on met her life partner, Mark, in announce the birth of their son, Mason Sept.15, with Father Emmanuel California, where she lived in Michael-John Fox. He was born on Aug. Finbarr officiating. Burial was at the late 1970s to the mid 1980s 28, 2020, weighing 11 pounds, 7 ounces Holy Family Catholic Cemetery. before moving back to Toledo. In and was 21.5 inches in length. Memorial contributions can be 1989, Gloria and Mark moved to Proud grandparents are Heidi Aikens made to the family. Dafter. Gloria worked as a stay- and Roger Steinkohl and Tina Fox Online condolences can be at-home mom before becoming a and the late Mike Fox, all of the Sault. shared at www.steuernolmclaren. mail carrier for the United States Great-grandparents are Joann and Joe com. Postal Service in Brimley for over Smith of Reunion, Fla., the late John 10 years. She was then a caregiv- Shaski of the Sault, Barbara Dietz of LUCILLE G. FLOREK er for Mark who was ill before the Sault, and Wilma and the late John Lucille G. “Lucy” Florek, 93, she became ill herself. Cairns of Sugar Island. Great-great- of Negaunee, Gloria was proud to be a grandmother is Grace Flowers of the Mich., walked strong woman. She enjoyed gar- Sault. on into eter- dening, camping, canoeing, out- nity on Sept. door living and attending concerts 15, 2020, at downstate. Eastwood Gloria is survived by her Carter graduates as salutatorian Nursing mother, Wanda Geraldine “Jeri” From Aleyn (Leask) Carter and has been awarded an almost was Ambrose Leask. He was Center. She Mominee; her son, Jacob Wilson, I am very proud to announce full ride to the University of born and raised on Sugar Island. was born on and his fiancé, Shena Sloboda, of the high school graduation of Southern California for tack. His He was an engineer on the Soo Oct. 13, 1926, in Rogers City, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.; grand- my grandson, Jack Carter. He brother, Aaron Carter, attends Locks. Their great-grandmother Mich., to John L. and Genevieve son, Gavin Wilson; and sisters, is the salutatorian for Carmen- Kettering Engineering College in was Mildred (Lyons) Leask and (Paquin) Vincent, and raised in Nadine Mominee-Mason and Ainsworth High School in Flint, Flint, Mich. He is also an eagle she was a teacher on Sugar Island Naubinway. Karen Mominee. Mich. He is also an eagle scout scout. Their great-grandfather for many years. Lucy’s father was a fishing Gloria is preceded in death boat builder and, while living in by her partner, Mark Kim Minnesota, Lucy met her future Wilson; and her father, Clarence husband, Remy Jerome Florek, Mominee. who was working in forestry in R. Galer Funeral Home in the area. The couple married in Pickford, Mich., is serving the 1943 and a few years later moved family. Condolences may be sent to the Marquette area due to her to the family at www.rgalerfuner- husband’s forestry work. They alhome.com. began raising their family while in Marquette and, due to Remy’s CLEMENT A. ROSE job obligations, resided in various Clement A. Rose, 86, of locations throughout the Upper Traverse City, Peninsula and lower Michigan formerly throughout the years. Marquette, Lucy was a dedicated home- passed away maker who lovingly cared for her peacefully children as they grew older and Sunday, July was the glue that held everything 19, 2020 at together. She was an amazing the Munson cook, and everyone loved her Hospice House. banana cream pies, she was an Clem was born on Jan. 18, 1934, Aaron Carter Jack Carter Page 22 Business September 23, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Sault Tribe Thrive Directory September 2020 A Little Golden Studio Innes Welding and Repair Kaitlin Lenhard Thank you to all the Sault Tribe member-owned businesses that have reached out and contacted us so Mike Innes Lansing, MI 48826 far. If your business is not listed, please contact us so we can get you and your business set up with our Brimley, MI 49715 (616) 902-0191 office and into the directory going forward. We will update the list as needed and republish every month. (906) 440-5634 [email protected] The Sault Tribe Thrive office is here to help any and all Sault Tribe member-owned businesses. [email protected] Photography/video and handmade Enad maa ge jik. Wii shki maa’aat. Wii mi na kii’aat. Boat props and small metal working gifts Those people who help. To do good work. To be in good relationships. projects Justin Emery, business support coordinator, Sault Tribe Thrive, [email protected], 635-6050, ext. Allegra 26121. Io DuPont Inc. Roger Leask Tony Dupont Traverse City, MI 49686 [email protected] [email protected] Patty Basse Boise, ID 83702 (231) 632-4448 Handmade crafts Communication/job performance Gould City, MI 49838 (208) 908-0630 [email protected] services (906) 286 9763 [email protected] Marketing print mail C.H. Marine Services [email protected] Engineer Chris Hank Credence HR Restaurant American Dream Builders Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Michael DiAngelo Irwin Group LLC Gary Vallier (906) 203-6396 Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A5A8 Feathers Upholstery LLC Mitch Irwin Kalamazoo, MI 49009 [email protected] (705) 542-7208 Emily McGeary Lansing, MI 48826 (269) 365-1969 Boat repair services [email protected] Escanaba, MI 49829 (517) 896 6875 [email protected] Management Consulting (906) 446-3406 [email protected] Construction Calderwood Wood Products and [email protected] Business development, Services Crooked Music Sewing repair shop residential and investment and consulting Anchor Systems LLC Fred Sliger Zac Crook commercial Fredrick Carr Trout Creek, MI 49967 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 ISHPI Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 (906) 852-3232 (906) 259-7400 Floor Masters Earl Bowers (202) 306-1365 [email protected] [email protected] Art Derry Suffolk, VA 23435 [email protected] Wood products and design Music lessons, instrument sales Dafter, MI 49724 (757) 809-2302 Computer security service (906) 322-0252 [email protected] Carrow Super Market D & S Custom Upholstery [email protected] Cyber protection service company Arbor Insight Edward Carrow Dwayne Lehn Flooring and carpet Scott Lavictor Farwell, MI 48622 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Iversons Outdoors Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (989) 588-2965 (906) 748-1047 Flowers Automotive Joel Schultz (734) 992-7267 [email protected] [email protected] Jim Flowers Munising, MI 49862 [email protected] Super market Custom upholstery Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 (906) 452-6370 Conversation mgt. solutions (906) 632-8074 [email protected] Caster Construction DeMawating Development Vehicle repair shop Handcrafted traditional snowshoes Barbeaux Fisheries Ed Caster Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Paul Barbeaux Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 (906) 495-2800 Franks Place IvyTek Inc. De Tour Village, MI 49725 (906) 635-3550 [email protected] Dawn Bumstead Sandy Griggs (906) 297-5969 [email protected] Property Management Company Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Jacksonville, FL 32245 [email protected] Construction (906) 440-4457 (337) 212-0994 Fishing Denny’s Auto Body Restaurant [email protected] Cedar’s Motel Denny Aho Loan management software Bay Pharmacy Tim or Kathy Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Geo Shelter services Douglas Goudreau St. Ignace, MI 49781 (906) 635-3040 Michael DiAngelo St. Ignace, MI 49781 (906) 643-9578 Auto body shop Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A5A8 JETA Corporation (906) 643-7725 [email protected] (705) 542-7208 Linda Grow [email protected] Motel Derusha Construction [email protected] Neenah, WI 54956 Pharmaceuticals and prescriptions David Derusha Steel homes and buildings (888) 380-0805 Chippewa Storage Ashland, WI 54806 [email protected] Belonga Plumbing and Heating Theresa Germain (715) 730-0734 Gitchi Auto and Home Distribution specialist Steven Paquin, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 [email protected] Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 St. Ignace, MI, 49781 (906) 4952800 Construction (906) 203-4491 Kings Market (906) 643-9595 [email protected] [email protected] Sally Schultz [email protected] Storage units Don’s Automotive Used car/mobile home dealer Naubinway, MI 49762 Residential and commercial plumbing Colleen Kokesh (906) 477-6311 Chocolay Storage Gulliver, MI 49840 Greene Environmental Services Fish/trinkets shop Benoit’s Glass and Lock Ace Hardware Staff (906) 283-3266 Mike Greene Rick Benoit Marquette, MI 49855 https://www.facebook.com/colleen. Livonia, MI 48154 Kings Fish Market Escanaba, MI 49829 (906) 249-2223 kokesh.1 (734) 272-8434 Theron King (906) 786-5281 [email protected] Automotive repair/hardware store/ mgreene@greeneenvironmentalser- Moran, MI 49760 [email protected] Storage units feed store vices.com (906) 643-1068 Glass repair shop and locksmith Asbestos abatement services [email protected] Clear From Here Dream Catchers Consulting LLC Fish market BG Mini Mart Jennifer Jesperson Bill Pemble Hakola Firewood Colleen Kokesh North Hollywood, CA 91601 Williamston, MI 48895 Tate Hakola Kings Fish Wholesale Gulliver, MI 49840 (818) 415-9025 (517) 243-2877 Rudyard, MI 49780 Robert King (906) 283-3266 [email protected] [email protected] (906) 440-0842 Naubinway, MI 49762 https://www.facebook.com/ Music clearance and consulting for Business IT maintenance and man- Cuts, splits, delivers firewood (906) 477-6282 colleen.kokesh.1 film/television agement Wholesale of fish Convenience store Hakola Porta John Company K Dress Up and Tuxedo Tony Hakola Lajoie Trucking Service and Freight Big Bear Arena Ann Dailey Jody Bugay Cedarville, MI 49719 Marty Lajoie Tammy Graham Holt, MI 48842 Escanaba, MI 49829 (906) 484-6202 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 (906) 322-2716 (906) 789-9796 [email protected] (906) 647-3209 (906) 635-4785 [email protected] [email protected] Rental of porta johns and tents [email protected] [email protected] Sales arm of Ogitchidaa LLC. Clothing outlet Trucking Recreation center Herbal Lodge CompHoppers Eagle HVAC Services LLC Nathan Wright Lockview Bloom Co. Vickie Griggs Bryan Goudreau Petoskey, MI 49770 Amy Goetz Maddie Lockhart Livingston, TX 77399 Garden, MI 49835 (231) 622-9063 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49784 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 (337) 739-3664 (906) 450-0409 [email protected] (906) 632-2772 (906) 205-0275 [email protected] [email protected] Herbal medicines and treatments [email protected] [email protected] Travel agency bookings, training Residential or commercial insulation Restaurant Flowers Hilltop Bar/Restaurant Contain-A-Pet of EUP LLC. Eagles’s Dream Brandon/Tracy McKerchie Long Ships Motel Bonacci Contracting Melinda Menard Rachel Mandelstamm Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Scott Albon Carmine Bonacci Dafter, MI 49724 Greensboro, NC 47406 (906) 259-2621 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 (906) 290-0478 (989) 385-2129 [email protected] (906)748-0589 (906) 632-1425 [email protected] [email protected] Restaurant [email protected] [email protected] Electronic pet fencing and dog train- https://www.facebook.com/eagles- Motel Construction ing dream2 Horn’s Odds and Ends Authentic Native handmade dream Irene Horn Ludington Outdoor Services Brila Marketing Cottage UP catchers, quilting, crochet and knitted St. Ignace, MI 49781 Caleb Bowman Jackie Debusschere Thomas Clark items. (906) 984-2189 Ludington, MI 49431 Oxford, MI 48371 St. Ignace, MI 49781 [email protected] (231) 690-1002 (248) 429-7246 (906) 298-2298 Eversons Furnishings Antique, vintage and thrift store [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Jimmy Everson Landscaping and tree removal Marketing and web design Vintage home decor retail store St. Ignace, MI 49781 Huck’s Pub (906) 643-7751 Tate Hakola Mackinac Trail Storage Burnside Creations Creative Change [email protected] Rudyard, MI 49780 St. Ignace, MI 49781 Lisa Burnside Alan Barr Residential, commercial furniture (906) 442-1042 (906) 4952800 Hessel, MI 49745 Manistique, MI 49854 Pub/restaurant [email protected] (906) 430-7323 (906) 286-1922 Farmhouse Restaurant Storage units September 23, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Business Page 23 Sault Tribe Thrive Directory September 2020 Mackinaw Trail Winery Craig Mullenbrock Regal Home Health LLC. James Dekeyser Tipping Point Solutions Laurie Stabile Piqua, OH 45356 Breana Eby St. Ignace, MI 49781 Rick Schmidt Petoskey, MI 49970 (937) 773-8500 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 (906) 643 7616 Centennial, CO 80112 (231) 487-1910 [email protected] (620) 308-0277 [email protected] (303) 353-0440 [email protected] A private wealth advisory practice [email protected] Motel [email protected] Winery Digital media production Muscotts Painting Riverside Village Superior Custom Blinds Manley’s Famous Smoked Fish James Muscott Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Jennifer Roy Total Outlook Don Wright Petoskey, MI 49770 (906) 495-2800 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Connie Payment St. Ignace, MI 49781 (231) 342-7055 [email protected] (906) 630-6939 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 (906) 430 0937 [email protected] Mobile home placement and rentals [email protected] (906) 632-6936 [email protected] Painting, residential and commercial Custom window blinds [email protected] Fish market Roy Electric Hair Salon Nontrivial Solutions LLC Jeff Roy Superior Satellite Solutions Massey Fish Co. James Bearden Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Gary Talarico Tri County Painters Jamie Massey Oklahoma City, OK 73137 (906) 632-8878 Germfask, MI 49836 Patty Doss St. Ignace, MI 49781 (405) 698-3702 [email protected] (906) 450-7675 Pellston, MI 49769 (906) 984-2148 [email protected] Electrical, mechanical and mainte- [email protected] (231) 881-4569 [email protected] Health care system software manage- nance business UP Satellite TV and Internet Professional painters Fish market ment Ruddle’s Native Painting Surface Tech Applicators Trim and Tan Matson’s Fisheries Northern Hospitality Carol Ruddle Nathan Cremeans Kelly Hatinger Katy Matson Jennifer Menard Mackinac Island, MI 49781 Rudyard, MI 49780 Manistique, MI 49854 Munising, MI 49862 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 (906) 430-1728 (906) 203-9397 (906) 341-8746 (906) 202-0025 (906) 635-4800 [email protected] Industrial Paint Applications [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Painting contractor Hair salon with tanning beds Fish market Flooring service and furniture sales The Bostique Sabatine Appraisals Cindy King U.P. Auto Group McGahey Construction Northern Wings Repair Stephanie Sabatine Manistique, MI 49854 Gerald Jackson Randall McGahey David Goudreau Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 (906) 283-3245 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Newberry, MI 49868 (906) 322-2960 Bohemian shop (906) 259-1559 (906) 632-4272 (906) 477-6176 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Appraisals and rental properties The Brickyard Bar and Grill Used car sales/car detailing Construction Aerospace manufacturer Tate Hakola Sacred Tattoo Studio Rudyard, MI 49780 U.P. Carpet Mart LLC McCabes Flooring Odenaang Storage Danielle Pemble (906) 442-1099 Derrick Eitrem Bill McCabe Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Marquette, MI 49855 Restaurant and bar Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Marquette, MI 49855 (906) 495-2800 (906) 273-0800 (906) 635-1026 (906) 228-8821 [email protected] [email protected] The Bunker Bar and Grill https://upcarpetmart.business.site/ [email protected] Storage units Helen Wilkins Residential and commercial flooring Flooring Salon C Kincheloe, MI 49788 Ogitchidaa LLC Cathy Mclellan (906) 322-3369 Up Cycled Hippie Medical Arts Optical Ann Dailey Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 [email protected] Jessica Shields Melanie Cook Holt, MI 48842 (906) 635-3964 Golf course/restaurant Escanaba, MI 49829 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 (906) 322-2716 [email protected] (906) 553-8430 (906) 632-2289 [email protected] Hair salon The Ice Cream Shoppe [email protected] [email protected] Military/law enforcement training Jill or Jeff McLeod Handmade hippie/bohemian clothing Glasses and hearing aids Sault Printing Cedarville, MI 49719 Ojibwe Hazardous Abatement Ron Maleport (906) 484-5525 White Pine Lodge MI Playground Rob Arndt Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 [email protected] Christmas, MI 49862 Andy/Nick Behling Escanaba, MI 49829 (906) 632-3369 Ice cream and treats (906) 387-1111 Jensen, MI 49428 (906) 786-3001 [email protected] whitepinelodgeonline.com (616) 201-8731 [email protected] Printing and office supplies The Palace Saloon Hotel and Convenience Store [email protected] Asbestos removal and abatement Doreen Goetz Digital media production Sawyer Village Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Wicked Walleye Tackle Pedersons Lawn and Landscape LLC Gwinn, MI 49841 (906) 632-7721 Mendy Kolbus Mid-American Title Heather Pederson (906) 346-3919 [email protected] Rapid River, MI 49878 Amy Goetz Garden, MI 49835 [email protected] Restaurant (906) 286-1886 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 (906) 644-2150 Rental apartments [email protected] (906) 379-9555 [email protected] Thermal Kernels Handmade lures for walleye fishing [email protected] Lawn and landscaping service Snowbelt Brewing Co. Cathy Baker Title agency Angielena Muellenberg McMillian, MI 49853 Willis Pest Control Peninsula Shores Gallery Gaylord, MI 49735 (231) 675-1060 Willard Willis MidJim Convenience Store Eirnella O’Neil (989) 448-7077 [email protected] Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Gould City, MI 49838 [email protected] Therapeutic hot and cold pads, wraps (906) 322 7445 (906) 635-4782 (906) 477-6303 Brewery and more Full Pest Control Services [email protected]. Nature and wildlife photo art by Jim Convenience store O’Neil Soo Welding Tickled Pink Antiques Y&R Complete Outdoor Services Charles Fabry Carole Prisk Yolanda Mellon-Beard MidJim Convenience Store Pennzoil Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Negaunee, MI 49866 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 St. Ignace, MI 49781 Tracy Smart or Mickey (906) 632-8241 (906) 475-4567 (906) 203-7388 (906) 643-9906 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 [email protected] [email protected] Tree removal, landscaping and lawn [email protected]. (906) 635-3018 Welding and metalworking Antique shop care Convenience store [email protected] Oil change/car wash Sore Arms Fishing Charters Timberdoodle Zodiac Party Store, Taste of the U.P. Mike’s Garage Aaron Hendrickson Janelle Gross Dudeck Keith Massaway Mike Cook Premier Learning Gwinn, MI 49841 DeTour, MI 49725 St. Ignace, MI 49781 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Colleen Ford (906) 360-6035 (906) 297-1011 (906) 643-8643 (906) 635-5755 Swartz Creek, MI 48473 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (810) 732-6493 Fishing and market Handmade crafts Convenience store Vehicle repair shop [email protected] Tutoring and tutor training St. Ignace in Bloom Moore Trosper Alex or Samantha Belonga Ted Moore Prescription Oxygen St. Ignace, MI 49781 Holt, MI 48842 Ron Gordon (906) 643-9480 Advertise in Win (517) 694-6310 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 [email protected] [email protected] (906) 632-3772 Flower and plant shop Construction [email protected] Awenen Nisitotung Durable medical equipment State Farm Insurance Office Mountainside Apartments Kristi Harwood Marrijo Beckman Proline Auto Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 online and mailed Boyne Falls, MI 49713 Mike Pages (906) 635-5377 (231) 330-1992 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 kristi.harwood-causley.ke8b@ directly to members. [email protected] (906) 259-0809 statefarm.com Rental apartments [email protected] Insurance agency Vehicle repair shop Mountainside Grille Sunset Motel Marrijo Beckman Red Sky Woman Designs Armand Horn Boyne Falls, MI 49713 Helen Wilkins St. Ignace, MI 49781 Media kit available on (231) 330-1992 Kincheloe, MI 49789 (906) 643-8377 [email protected] (906) 322-3370 [email protected] saulttribe.com. Restaurant [email protected] Motel Handmade crafts Mullenbrock and Associates Super 8 Motel (906) 632-6398. Page 24 Representative’s Reports September 23, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung

Dr. Aaron A. Payment, Tribal Chairperson Representing All Members Everywhere

Ahneen, Boozho, As your elected Tribal Chairperson, I keep my per- sonal political views regard- ing State and Federal elec- tions out of my role as offi- cial spokesperson of the Tribe. You will not see it in this report or any hint of par- tisanship in my formal com- munications. Last month, I reported that we are suing the Trump Administration for denying our Mandatory Trust Application. So much is rid- ing on our down state devel- opment projects. The people of our Tribe voted to approve these projects. That is as clear a mandate as you can get. Fifteen percent (15%) of net revenues are pledged to rebuild the Elder Fund and for Education. Projected rev- enues are four to five times what we make now. While we will never re- linquish the federal govern- ment’s treaty obligation for our federal funding, our down state development pro- jects are our attempt to be- come less reliant on federal funds and truly self- determined. We won the first round of our lawsuit and are confident we will prevail. While it is not our job as Tribal Elected Officials to tell you who to vote for, there is no prohibition against this in our Constitution, By Laws, Tribal Code, Ordinance, or Regulation. We generally don’t engage in partisan poli- tics, however, because of the fear of retribution from petty politicians. Make no mistake, it absolutely matters who is elected to federal office be it President, US Senate or Member of Congress as they vote to appropriate federal treaty and trust funds and can alter the very context for which we exercise our sover- eignty. While we proudly assert our identity as Ameri- can Indians, cite the US Con- stitution, Treaties, and judi- Indians, I made the motion to I urged each of you to prayers for serenity, peace service, for bringing immun- cial precedent, the legislative endorse Judge Neil Gorsuch. read though the candidate and rest for Brother John izations to Shunk Road long role of Congress and Inter- To be honest, I do not like forums in this edition of the Hascall. You shook it up and before we had a health center pretive role of the President some of his views. On the paper and make up your own changed the world for those and of course securing fund- absolutely limits or liberates other hand, we have never mind. If a candidate didn’t of us who follow both ways. ing for our Shunk Road play- our own interpretation and had a Supreme Court Justice bother to reply, their silence Chi MeGwitch, Natiswiss ground when I was 7 years Ogitch’da Negee! exercise of sovereignty. with such a positive Indian says volumes. Please support old. You are one of my Law record. As an American Presidental, Congressional I also wish to offer my heroes Ron! As an example of how I Indian, I put aside my person and Senate candidates who do my job in a non-partisan prayers and thanksgiving to views and prioritized what I support Indian Country. retired Community Action Chi MeGwitch, Negee! way, as an Officer of the Na- thought was in the best inter- Finally, I wish to offer Executive Director Ron tional Congress of American est of Indian Country. my Anishinabek and Catholic Calery for over 50 years of

Call: 800-793-0660 Cell: 906-440-5937 Email: [email protected] Facebook ‘Aaron Payment’ September 23, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Representatives’ Reports Page 25 We are moving forward in spite of pandemic all fishermen. Many items are being gone through and input is invited, so always feel free to con- tact myself or Director Hollowell if you have not already. There are numerous weekly meetings on this and will be ongoing until the end of the year. With all the information and resources we do have available, I want to talk a little about our web- site, www.saulttribe.com. This making very good profit. Even the needs for members and site will give you all the numbers with all the thoughts that it would workforce with increased hazard in each department, and every not be profitable, it exceeded our pay, back pay for hours worked, meeting I bring up media releases expectations and we are moving paying insurance premiums for to keep you informed in real time previous reports, we did request forward with assisting members team members, higher education with resolutions we pass, items and work toward funding from in our Small Business Alliance and virtual learning relief funds we are working on and contact Lana Causley-Smith IHS to accommodate this project as well as pursing 8(a) for gov- and also a relief distribution to info for services. Social media is Director, Unit II but that was not approved. In the ernment contracts. All of our new members in the service area (I a very wonderful resource, but it I want to apologize for not meantime, we continue to work economic development projects spoke to many members out of is sometimes hard to catch every- submitting a report last month. with liaisons from Betty Ford and are moving well and I’m very the area and explained and had thing and wade though the facts, Believe me, I hear about it and we have our homes for those who thankful for all the staff who get good discussions that these com- so I encourage you to use that site appreciate members noticing that I are in need for when it comes to us to this point. plied with our guidelines from the often and I will continue to advo- had not, which means people read opioids. We are limited with the Moving forward through Treasury). We did NOT exclude cate for a one-stop place for you my reports! In the last couple of dollars received for that service. COVID-19, we have secured or even have a choice in this. I to have the accurate information months, we have completed many We have moved forward on many additional resources for do know that some use this as a and factual contacts, media releas- projects that have been worked securing vehicles to assist with members’ services. We have way to cause a divide, but facts es and resolutions passed that you on and talked about for months to transportation for all recovery a listing on our website of the matter and the guidelines dic- need. years. needs including transportation to a department contacts to inquire tated on how we processed with And last, I want to share with As seen in the media releases recovery facility for any alcohol/ for expenses with which you may these funds. With that being said, you pictures of our newly remod- and the last paper, we moved drug detox help needed. We have need help. We are also in the I certainly understand that our eled fire lodge in Hessel. Sault forward on leasing with cannabis hired additional recovery coaches process of upgrading our proper- members who do not live in the Tribe Construction, Joe Bourque, opportunities to gain revenue for and you can call with help that ties, offices and workplaces for service area are having hardships Frank Gordon and Dillon Hillock our tribe and also moved forward you need. We continue to work securing safety measures. We as well. No promises, but with did an amazing job, and the care for online gaming and sports on additional services for our have identified need and budget- our new projects I will support and hard work they placed into betting. These items have been DeTour/Drummond area. Each ed our relief funds per the U.S. expanding when we can financial- this is so greatly appreciated. We worked on at length and it will meeting we advocate for a remedy Department of Treasury’s guide- ly. I have many family members will now continue to get it ready increase revenue for our people. for our area and the needs. I am lines; once again, in the end we and extended people I care about for all of our families in our com- We have also passed resolu- looking forward to the mobile will report all monies and expen- out of the area as well and that munities. I am really missing our tions to expunge past marijuana trailers we are working toward ditures. matters to me. elder meetings and truly missed charges or any pending. This is and advocate that this be priority As you can probably assume, The recovery/detox facility is our powwows this past year. good news for those who have for our unit. we have been hurt financially ongoing, water has been tested Please continue to stay safe been prevented from becoming As reported, the Consent with the impact that the pandemic and a new well has been placed. and contact me with any input or employed or securing housing. Decree negotiations have been has created for our casinos, this We expect to have a recommen- issues you have. I look forward to Please contact the Tribal Court if delayed to December of this year. will come into play when we bud- dation on the exact build with a us seeing each other soon. you have any questions. We have a full team working on get for next year. We did receive business plan to move forward on Baamaapii, Lana Causley- We are also moving forward this that includes input and dis- funding, it came with restrictions loans or securing funding at the Smith, [email protected], and making expansions at our cussion with our Conservation and we focused on increasing end of this month. As reported in (906) 484-2954, (906) 322-3818. car/mobile home lot as we are Committee as well as input from Teamwork needed Dumping double dipping es and making existing business- from. and es more profitable. We need to To not punish those who WHEREAS, the Tribal Board promote self-sufficiency with have already “earned” their of Directors voted to appropri- profitable businesses, which in equity or are already receiving ate funds in the 2020 budget to turn will enhance services for our the pension, I now propose the cover the employer portion of tribe and will be used to expand replacement resolution below. the TBOD’s participation in the our economy and provide more This avoids passing an ex-post federal social security system; benefits to our membership. facto law but also prevents any- WHEREAS, the Tribal Board Our tribal board meetings one from double dipping. of Directors has not yet voted to have been busy but there are Watch how your board mem- participate in the United States times when there is no profes- bers vote and remember this Federal Social Security System sionalism whatsoever. I’ve sat the next time they ask for your and that a vote of the Tribal on numerous committees and vote. Better yet, call them and Board of Directors is necessary boards and have never seen con- tell them to debate it and cast for participation. duct like this. It isn’t productive their vote so you can hold them NOW THEREFORE BE IT when board members are threat- accountable. RESOLVED, participation in ening other board members and Resolution to Retain Existing both the TBOD Pension Plan Kim Gravelle staff. Betty Freiheit Equity Earned in Board Pension and the federal social security Director, Unit I When this happens, the meet- Director, Unit I Plan per Past Referenda and system is duplicative and pro- Hello, I would like to thank ing should be stopped and the Hello, tribal members, after my Transition to Tribal Board hibited. our team members for all of person causing the interruption last report, I introduced a res- Participation in the BE IT FURTHER their dedication and teamwork should be asked to leave. No olution to eliminate the board United States Social Security RESOLVED, any equity earned over the past few months during one should feel threatened or pension, given we can now par- System to date under the current Board these uncertain times due to the be mistreated by another board ticipate in Social Security. No WHEREAS, the Tribal Board Pension Plan shall be recog- COVID-19 pandemic. You have member. employee of the tribe qualifies of Directors approved a TBOD nized and honored for seat and stepped up and showed us what In order for us to grow as to receive this pension. It’s not Pension Plan effective February retired Board Members who are good team support is and how a successful tribe, we need to right for the board to have their 1, 1998; and eligible; and hard you work every day for our work together and not pull each exclusive pension plan paid for WHEREAS, a Tribal BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, tribe. It is appreciated. other down. We need to move exclusively by the tribe. Referendum vote was held in from here forward the Board This month, the board of forward in a positive manner for I placed my resolution on the 20__ to provide a technical fix Pension Plan shall discontin- directors is busy with financial the benefit of our membership. agenda, but in a sleight of hand, to the TBOD Pension Plan and ue (with current equity earned reviews from governmental and Remember to keep the men board members voted to remove was approved by the Tribal retained) and be replaced with casino departments. and women in our armed forces the item from the agenda with- Membership; and participation in the United Our program directors put a in your prayers and thoughts for out even discussion. WHEREAS, in 2018, the fed- States Social Security System. lot of work and energy into this a safe return to their families. With five board members eral government approved for Remember, we need just one process to ensure the budgets If you have any questions voting no to removing it from Elected Tribal Officials to be more vote. are maintained and adhered to. or comments, you can contact the agenda, we need just one able to participate in the federal With that, I’ll close, and help Thank you! me at (906) 203-6083 or at more vote to keep it on the social security system thereby your neighbor any time you can. Our economic development [email protected]. agenda and two votes to repeal eliminating the need to con- Please feel free to contact me director has been focusing efforts Thank you, this special privileged pension tinue a separate Tribal Board at (906) 379-8745. on improving our revenue sourc- Kim Gravelle that only the board benefits Pension Plan going forward; Betty Freiheit Page 26 Representatives’ Reports September 23, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Dealing with COVID-19 and other matters know many members are really set aside three days to start. I am to cover a bounce house, food and set some of the changes with excited about getting their $1,000 hoping we start with the casino prizes. The weather held out and a COVID-19 and online learning. checks, but please be patient with this year as we normally take good time was had by all. Thank Please contact the Education staff as they had to go through $17 million from them to use for you to Kelsey Putnam Browning Department for more information over 15,000 applications with the government programs and for coordinating for the kids! at (906) 635-7010 or email the scheduled printing of Sept. services, so if they can’t give that I was recently exposed to a [email protected] or down- 17. I have been telling members amount we should be aware of person who tested positive for load the form from saulttribe. since the beginning to not expect that and budget accordingly. The COVID-19. I had to self-isolate com, under membership ser- them until the end of September Sault casino has taken the big- for 14 days with daily temperature vices, education tab, it is called because of the amount of time gest hit with the Canadian border checks and correspondence from Higher Education Technology and paperwork to process with being closed down and the other the local health department. I am Enhancement Application 2020. about five staff members. Great casino revenues are down with all not a person who stays home very There will also be a program job, Enrollment staff! Also, shout the restrictions and COVID-19 often, so it was quite challenging. available for K-12 students for out to Accounting, Legal and MIS concerns. I did, however, get much of my technology with the roll out staff and executive team! The Consent Decree negotiat- house cleaned and organized, but after my newspaper deadline so I also know team members ing team has been meeting weekly by week two, I was ready to run look on our website or call the are getting frustrated with when and the board discusses the 2020 away. Thankfully, I did not devel- Education Department for ques- they will be receiving hazard Consent Decree issues and con- op any symptoms and was able to tions. Bridgett Sorenson pay. It has also been a long and cerns every Tuesday as well. At use Zoom for our Tuesday work- Director, Unit III Good luck to all the college time-consuming process with this point, the 2000 decree is in shop and meetings. The people and K-12 students whether you I would like to thank our managers having to review hours place until the end of the year, I know who have had symptoms are virtual or in person! This is a and vetted through the Legal which was supposed to expire in and positive tests luckily haven’t enrollment department for all the year to remember and hopefully Department so it complies with August. Our tribe is doing its best been too sick. The biggest issue extra work they have had since we can return to normal by the the CARES Act. There are two to try to get back things that were was lack of energy and cough- the board passed the COVID-19 second semester. components, such as retro pay taken away and not lose anything ing. It is hard for us up in God’s relief funds resolution in July. Thank you to all our team going back to March and then that we currently have. I’d like Country to envision the pandemic There have been hundreds of members for providing services $2 an hour moving forward from to thank the team and especially as far as the number of cases and calls, address changes and child and entertainment to our cus- enrollments. Many members, September 1. Thank you to all our Unit III representative, Jason their severity. I am hoping along involved including chain of com- Grondin, for all the time they with many others that things tomers and guests through these unfortunately, don’t always trying times! remember to change their address mand, Executive Team, Legal, are putting into the decree on the change in the next months. MIS and Accounting for the time tribe’s behalf. College students have the Please contact me with any with Enrollment but maybe do questions or concerns online at with the Health Center, Law on these extra projects with no A group of parents had orga- opportunity to be reimbursed for extra staff! nized an end of the summer party the purchase up to $1,000 for [email protected], Enforcement with harvest licens- [email protected], or call es or the Tribal Tax Office. I The board will be meeting soon for the kids on the St. Ignace res- a computer, printer, etc. This is on the 2021 budgets. We have ervation. Donations were provided a one-time opportunity to off- (906) 430-0536. Difficult times call for patience, understanding of the Audit Committee for the the last three years we have had geted for or planned for, it makes Listen and do not take offense last five years, I have seen some audits that have no material find- it an accounting challenge. Rest with another that may see things items pop up as concerns brought ings or reported discrepancies in assured that the tribe is still fol- differently than yourself. Stress by team members and the board. the books. Our government and lowing all the laws and guidelines and tensions are running high We have managed to work and enterprises have done an excellent it has in place and the tribal board and individually we can control remedy all of those problems job of following our laws, codes works through any difficulties the situation if we do not react since then. These concerns have and procedures to the “T.” that present themselves. quickly and thoughtlessly. Having not been substantial in harming Working on such large bud- I want to thank all of the a business and staff myself we all the tribe but need to be corrected gets and ledgers is no easy task frontline workers of the tribe and have seen many confrontations and are. to keep up on and we wish to everywhere. I have seen firsthand that do not need to happen. Please Lately, our work has mostly commend all the accounting and how difficult it is to be in the remember that the tribal board been on review and accepting of budget personnel on the fantastic public and try to keep within the and management has our tribal external audits on our govern- job they do. The year 2020 audit rules laid down by our state and members and team members safe- ment spending and the enterpris- is going to be a really large task tribe. Everyone has their own ty as its first concern. es. These audits are done each for our auditors. It is an extreme- interpretation of how this unprec- Take care and be healthy. year by firms contracted to do ly difficult year for all the tribal edented year is to be taken. I just Thank you for all the e-mails and deep dives into our numbers and entities to budget and work to want to say we are all on this phone calls, there have been a lot! Keith Massay procedures. Previous years, there spend according to plan. Then planet together and we need to Keith Massaway, 702 Hazelton Director, Unit III may have been adjustments or add into the mix funding that is remember that living and work- St., St Ignace, MI 49781, (906) recommended procedural chang- coming from so many agencies ing with each other takes a lot of 643-6981 [email protected]. Having been the chairman es that have to be made but in and programs that were not bud- understanding and compassion. Waiting to abolish double dipping retirement chair and executive staff to find and members as safe as possible. implement programs such as worked hard throughout this pan- ways to expand these programs. To conclude, I remain intense- hazard pay, appreciation pay and demic — thank you as well! You I will also keep my campaign ly proud of our tribe. In times $1,000 COVID relief checks — are the backbone of this tribe, and promises. One of these was to like these, our people have a thank you! Your efforts have not our operations would be nothing work towards abolishing the chair history of coming together and gone unnoticed and you have without you. and board of director’s pension now is no exception. To the staff helped thousands of families. To Sincerely, program. In a previous meeting, who have worked tirelessly to the frontline workers who have Austin Lowes Director Freiheit introduced a resolution that would allow voters to decide the fate of this program through a referendum. The followingCommittee have vacant (4-year term) vacancies Unit V - Marquette (4-year Unfortunately, this resolution seats. Sault Tribe members inter- Housing Commission - one term), one regular vacancy and received a sufficient amount of ested in filling these vacancies vacancy – Unit 5 (4-year term) one alternate vacancy votes to be removed from the should submit one letter of intent Special Needs/Enrollment Elder Subcommittee Austin Lowes meeting’s agenda. When this and three letters of recommen- Committee - five vacancies Unit I - Sault (4-year term), Director, Unit I resolution is reintroduced, I will dation from other members to (2-year term) one regular seat vacancy, two Aaniin! I have always consid- support it wholeheartedly. If our Joanne Carr or Linda Grossett, Elder Advisory Committee alternate seat vacancies ered myself a champion for the tribe cannot provide these bene- 523 Ashmun St., Sault Ste. Marie Unit I - Sault (4-year term), Unit ll - Hessel (4-year term), underdog. I have spent my career fits to all of its employees, then MI 49783. Call (906) 635‑6050 one regular vacancy and one two regular seat vacancies, two advocating for the less fortunate our elected officials should not with any questions. alternate vacancy alternate vacancies and I will always do so while receive them either. Anishinaabe Cultural Unit II - Hessel (4-year term), Unit II - Newberry (4-year serving the tribe. For me, being a Moving forward, it is import- Committee - six vacancies –three one alternate vacancy term), one alternate vacancy board member is about service. I ant that we operate as safely as males (4-year term), three female Unit II - Naubinway (4-year Unit II - Naubinway (4-year enjoy communicating with tribal possible. The pandemic is not (4-year term) term), one alternate vacancy term), one regular seat vacancy members and fighting for their going to end soon. It is therefore Child Welfare Committee - Unit III - St. Ignace (4-year and two alternate seat vacancies rights. That’s why I have voted vital to maintain social distancing, two vacancies (4-year term) term), one regular vacancy and Unit IV - Escanaba (4-year “yes” for every resolution that mask wearing and frequent hand Election Committee - four one alternate vacancy term), two regular seat vacancies has strengthened services for our washing to prevent the spread of vacancies (4-year term) Unit IV - Escanaba (4-year Unit V - Munising (4-year members. This includes hazard COVID-19. I remain committed Higher Education term) one regular vacancy and term), one regular seat vacancy, pay, appreciation pay and $1,000 to working with the health center Committee - two vacancies one alternate vacancy two alternate seat vacancies COVID relief checks. I will and executive staff to ensure that (4-year term) Unit V - Munising (4-year Unit V - Marquette (4-year continue to work with the board, our policies keep our employees Health Board - five vacancies term), one alternate vacancy term), one alternate seat vacancy September 23, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Community Page 27 Sault Tribe’s Covid-19 hazard pay and disaster relief payments mailed Sept. 18 By Will Scott, Sault tribe Schulte said casino staffers are were printed. bers. I know it will not solve all tions. COVID Correspondent preparing for a high number of The amounts of the hazard issues but will assist in a small Then the printing and envelope SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. requests to cash the checks, and pay checks varied, but those, way to help our members. These stuffing began. Laurie Mansfield — Sault Tribe printed thou- he said Huntington Bank, Central also printed on Sept. 17, totaled types of large projects involve in Payroll said she monitored the sands of checks to members on Savings Bank, PNC Bank and $1.1 million. In addition, regular many tribal team members’ printer, reloading paper and mak- Sept. 17, mailed Sept. 18, Chief Soo Co-Op Credit Union have payroll checks, issued this week, efforts, and it is truly appreciat- ing sure there were no jams or Financial Officer Bob Schulte been notified that they might see totaled roughly $2 million. That’s ed.” other problems. Morehouse was said. Including the normal payroll much higher numbers of requests a total of $15.44 million, most Melissa Morehouse, who in the Payroll office operating checks also printed Sept. 17, the to cash checks. of it destined for tribal members works in Enrollment, said the the check-stuffing machine. On total is more than $15 million, It took about six hours Sept. 16 in the seven-county service area, number of disaster-relief checks the third floor of the administra- mostly to communities in the to print the $1,000 disaster relief Schulte said. was about double the usual tion building, employees from eastern U.P., Schulte said. checks, Schulte said, and payroll Executive Director Christine number of annual elder dividend Payroll, Enrollment, Accounting “The local economy is going employees were assisted by staff McPherson applauded the finan- payments and the operation was and Legal, plus one board mem- to like us when they see all this from other departments in putting cial assistance for tribal members. under a tight deadline. ber, hand-stuffed thousands of money floating around,” he said. the checks into envelopes. All the “I would like to thank the tribal Morehouse said 14,000 appli- checks. Tribal officials expect a wave relief checks were taken to the chairperson and the tribal board cations were sent out to tribal “It went smoothly for as big of members seeking to cash their post office that afternoon. of directors for the support and members Aug. 7, and Enrollment a project as it was,” Morehouse payments at Kewadin Casino or He said 12,340 disaster-relief authorization of these programs staffers added three people to said. “We figured we would have at local banks and credit unions. checks totaling $12.34 million for the benefit of our tribal mem- help enter the returned applica- to do that over a two-day period.”

(L to R) Rachel Odbert, Holly Haapala and Julie Hagan stuff envelopes. Not shown: Bill Connolly, Lisa Sawruk.

Photos by Heather Weber

Linda LaFaver and Laurie Mansfield print checks in the Payroll office.

From left, envelopes are stuffed by Linda Grossett, Gabby Pace, Julie Salo, Carrie Sayles, Kerri Sams, Wendie Enrollment’s Melissa Morehouse prints envelopes. Harten, Jessica McCrory and Kyle Radle, from departments across the tribe. Not shown: Rob Martens.

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