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Official newspaper of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians June 11, 2010 • Vol. 31 No. 6

Ode’imin Giizis Strawberry Moon 2010 General Election Candidate Profiles start on Page 7! Brittany Nelson made 2010 Gates Millenium scholar By Amy Oberlin, The Herald Republican ANGOLA, Ind. – A young Native American mother got help toward her future from Gates Millennium Scholars. Brittany Nelson, 18, was among 20,500 applicants for the scholarship, which was granted to only 1,000 students this year. It is geared specifically to minorities with at least a 3.3 grade point average and demon- strated leadership abilities. A member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Brittany Nelson Indians, Nelson is the daughter Photo by Rick Smith of Phil Nelson of Fremont and Nelson has received the dean’s HISTORIC CEREMONY — The official dedication of the new Mackinac Straits Health System and the Michelle Buehrer of Angola scholarship from Saint Francis. Sault Tribal Health and Human Services building in St. Ignace took place on June 2. Federal, tribal, state and the granddaughter of Doris “My dad and my grandpa are and other officials spoke in a ceremony attended by about 200 people. The facilities opened for patients Nelson of Sault Ste. Marie, really influential to me,” Nelson last April. Posing for photos after the ceremony, left to right, Sault Tribe Unit III Representative Keith Mich. She has a son, Eligh said. Massaway, Michigan U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Sault Tribe Chairman Joe McCoy and Michigan U.S. Spradlin, who will be a year Her grandfather, Ron Nelson, Congressman Bart Stupak. old July 31. Her boyfriend, told her that it’s not about the Jeff Spradlin, graduated from individual steps or mistakes one Fremont High School last might make along the way, “It’s Health services get funding boost school year, and they’re “kind how you make yourself.” of taking it slow,” said Nelson. Nelson has been active in By Rick Smith Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) medical care in a mainstream While she begins to build a the National Honor Society Bonnie Culfa, director of of 2010. health insurance plan such as family, Nelson will attend the and Spanish Honor Society. Sault Tribe health services, was She noted the monetary the Federal Employees Health University of Saint Francis in She coordinated a three-point recently delighted to inform infusion brings the Sault Tribe Plan. Culfa said while our tribe Fort Wayne, studying to be a shot fundraiser at basketball the tribal board of an additional standing in the Federal remains 55 percent under- physician’s assistant. She plans games this school year to raise $1.072 million in funding for Disparity Index to 45 percent, funded for health services, these to minor in art. funds for the Cystic Fibrosis health services for members. the level of need which is additional monies are a step in The Millennium Scholars Foundation through National Culfa explained the financial funded. The index is used to the right direction and are recur- program will pay for anything Honor Society. Nelson also boost came as a result of the compare Indian Health Service ring dollars, which means they not covered by student financial served as a page for Sen. Bob passage of the Indian Health funding to the cost of providing See “$1 Million,” Page 6 aid and other scholarships. Meeks and was a student ambassador to Australia with People to People her freshman Tribe’s primary race narrows field for board seats year. Nelson lives by a philosophy By Jennifer Dale-Burton one vote between Joan Carr In Unit I, incumbents DJ 203. SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. Anderson with 127 votes and Hoffman and Dennis McKelvie Incumbent Keith Massaway, of self-definition and respect – From a field of 20, the Sault Boyd Snyder with 126 votes. face Debra-Ann Pine and runaway winner with 765 votes and keeps an eye on her future. Tribe’s May 20 primary election In the general election, four Dierdrie J. Malloy. Pine was the in Unit III, will face Douglas She encouraged other students narrowed the ballot to 10 con- candidates will run for two seats top vote getter in the primary Goudreau, who took 332 votes. to take their school work seri- tenders for a seat on the tribal in Unit I, and two candidates race with 1,082 votes, followed Unit V voters will be asked ously and make sue they fill out board of directors. will run for one seat in each of by Hoffman (956), Malloy to chose between incumbent scholarship applications. Results were certified at the Units II, III, and V. Unit IV rep, (889) and McKelvie (774). Shirley Petosky, who received “They really do pay off,” she May 25 Sault Tribe Board of Denise Chase, ran unopposed Unit II voters will choose 152 votes in the primary said, noting thanks to guidance Directors meeting. A Unit V and is therefore deemed elected, between newcomers Catherine race, and contender Joan Carr counselor David Police for his recount held earlier that day according to the tribe’s Election Hollowell, who got 230 votes, Anderson, who took 127 votes. help. yielded identical results with Ordinance. and James Kelley, who garnered See “Election,” Page 6 Reprinted by permission of the The Herald Republican.

“ISHPI” is the Anishnaabe word for “advanced.” Welcome to Member of the Warrior to Work program. Read Sault Tribe’s more on page 25. ISHPI Information Technologies, Inc Mount Pleasant, SC 29th annual Noah T. Leask, President & CEO Summer Gathering SEE PAGES 17 & 18 FOR MORE & Powwow POWWOW INFORMATION. 2 Announcements June 11, 2010 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Elders raffle on July Community Powwow Sault transit Reservation child day 4; tickets on sale now Grounds Clean Up planning input care home licensing Sault Tribe Unit I elders set Day needed from tribal If you live on tribal a fundraiser raffle with drawing reservation land and would like Anyone interested in helping at noon on July 4 at the Sault members to become a tribally-licensed clean up the powwow grounds Sault Tribe and the powwow grounds. home day care provider, is welcome to participate in the Corradino Group are First prize, Pendleton blanket; registered relative provider or Community Powwow Grounds conducting a public tribal second prize, handcrafted oak registered day care aide, please Clean Up Day on June 23 transit feasibility study and bin; third, ribbon shirt; also call Anishinabek Community starting at 9 a.m. needs assessment for Chippewa a Silentwind painting, a $20 and Family Services at 632- Even if you could come County. Three public input Midjim gift card and 50 Wal- Elder says miigwech 5250 or toll-free at (800) 726- I would like to take this for an hour or two, it would sessions are set for Thursday, Mart gift certificates. Tickets are 0093. Training resources and opportunity to thank my won- be a big help. After the clean June 17, at the following sites: $1 each and winners need not be limited financial assistance are derful family and friends for up, participants will enjoy a 8:30 -10:30 a.m., Kewadin present to win. available for start-up costs. making my 79th birthday a barbeque-potluck. Bring your Casino Art Gallery, Shunk (Raffle license STR-012-10; huge celebration. gardening tools and a dish to Road, Sault Ste. Marie. Unit I Sault elders fundraiser) My birthday celebration pass. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Sault Tribe Tribal member seeks started on Wednesday, May 12, Golf Scholarship Health Center lobby, 2864 Newspaper with a birthday luncheon and Ashmun Street, Sault Ste. acreage cake at the Tribal Elder Meal Classic raffle tickets deadline and Sault Tribe member recently Marie. Program. I would like to thank on sale 5-7 p.m., Sault Tribe relocated to Sault Ste. Marie the staff and fellow elders for publication Get your Sault Tribe Golf Housing Authority office, 154 seriously searching to lease a all of the best wishes. You defi- Scholarship Classic raffle ticket Parkside, Kincheloe. home with acreage for horses. nitely made my day. 2010 schedule today to help provide higher Those unable to attend She needs her own fencing On Saturday, May 15, my and is not opposed to a fixer- education scholarships to tribal one of these sessions are Below is the Win Awenen son, Perry, daugher-in-law, members and you could win Nisitotung production upper. She will consider any Sandy and nieces, Tad, Maggie, encouraged to visit www. $5,000. Tickets are $10 and schedule for 2010. Please area within 20 miles of the Bev, Nancy and Betty, held a saulttribe.com to learn more Sault including Sugar Island. payroll deduction available. about the transit study plan and save this schedule and use it surprise birthday dinner for me Proceeds benefit higher edu- Please contact Sheila at to complete a comment card. as a tool for event scheduling in Hessel. It was a very special cation scholarship programs. [email protected] or (812) day for me as I was expecting and PSAs. If there are any 267-2113. First prize is 50 percent ACFS seeks comment questions or concerns, please Perry and Sandy to take me out of the proceeds up to $5,000. for the day and we ended up on LIHEAP Plan don’t hesitate to contact Thanks for helping Second prize is a one night Jennifer Dale-Burton at (906) sepnding time with good food, stay, dinner and entertainment Anishnaabek Community and 632-6398, extension 26073, our elders cake and family. What beautiful tickets for two at Kewadin. Family Services requests review To the members of the Sault or send e-mail to jdburton@ memories — I will cherish them Third prize is 18 holes of golf and comment from the public Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa saulttribe.net. forever. for two at Wild Bluff. for the FY2011 Low Income Indians: This birthday party celebra- The drawing is slated for DEADLINE PUBLISH Once again, Schoolcraft Energy Assistance Program tion does not end there as my Saturday, July 31 at 6 p.m. (Tuesdays) (Fridays) County Medical Care Facility (LIHEAP). sisters, Anne and Margaret, in the DreamMakers Theater. June 22 July 2 has been fortunate to receive The plan is available for along with my niece, Rita, and Winners need not be present. July 27 Aug. 6 monies from the 2 percent grant review and comment at nephews, Steve and Darian, To purchase a ticket call Aug. 24 Sept. 3 funding. This year, we will pur- all ACFS office locations threw me yet another birthday (906) 635-6050 for Jessica Sept. 28 Oct. 8 chase mattresses with winged beginning June 1, 2010. ACFS celebration on Sunday, May 16. Dumback 635-7770, Tamara Oct. 26 Nov. 5 edges for the safety of residents. staff will be available to discuss I again enjoyed good food, cake Roche 635-7035 or Michelle Nov. 30 Dec. 10 Though not as exciting as the the LIHEAP 2011 plan. and family. What a wonderful Bouschor 635-7732. Wii purchased last year for our surprise. Lic. STR-015-10. residents, these mattresses can I have been truly blessed. play an important role in resi- My group of friends and fam- Attention college dent safety by helping prevent ily I will continue to pray and students falls from bed. thank God every day for all of The Sault Tribe Higher Thank you for your contribu- you. Education Program does not tion to the safety and well being You have all made so many accept grade reports from 2010 of our elders. special memories for my 79th Sincerely, birthday. spring-winter semester. Jerry Hubbard, God bless all of you. The Self-Sufficiency Administrator, Schoolcraft Love, Incentive Award Program Medical Care Facility Catherine LaPointe operates fall semester only. Thank you.

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All submissions are printed Oh-weh-nin Nis-toe-tuhng” E-mail: saulttribenews@ at the discretion of the editor, Visit us online: This issue can saulttribe.net Win Awenen Nisitotung • June 11, 2010 News 3 Learning how to tell our story Behavioral Health By Rick Smith time since the days of chiefs, Wednesday evenings in shamans and religious special- downtown Sault Ste. Marie ists, the Alutiiq had a central gets re-accredited source of cultural informa- finds a loose cadre of people By Jennifer Olmstead, Founded in 1966, CARF tion and many began a joyous meeting in the new, mostly clinical supervisor establishes consumer-focused vacant Sault Tribe Ojibwe exploration of their heritage. The Commission on standards to help organiza- Interpretive Center adjacent to The museum’s potential wasn’t Accreditation of Rehabilitation tions measure and improve the the River of History Museum; lost on the teachers, researchers, Facilities (CARF) International quality of their programs and that’s the old Woolworth’s land managers and tour opera- announced the Sault Ste. Marie services. building for long-time locals tors who swarmed the facility, Tribe of Chippewa Indians Sault Tribe has Behavioral who haven’t been downtown in but meeting the demand for Behavioral Health Program is Health offices in Sault Ste. nearly a year. The folks coming access to cultural information accredited for a period of three Marie, St. Ignace, Munising and to the meetings are interested proved as daunting as funding years for outpatient addictions Manistique health centers. The in learning how to present the and staffing the facility.” and mental health treatments for program has provided behav- story of the people who consti- Sounds exciting, doesn’t adults, adolescents and chldren. ioral health services in our tute the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe it? It certainly is, according to The latest accreditation is the communities for about 25 years of Chippewa Indians. Brisson, “This is an exciting second consecutive three-year providing a large array of ser- At this time, they are explor- project! I think the work we accreditation the international vices for individuals, families, ing sources of help from profes- are doing here at the beginning accrediting body has awarded to couples and children. is very important. On a project sionals and members of Sault Lisa Craig Brisson Sault Tribe Behavioral Health. To learn more, call the like this, there are so many dif- Tribe, especially elders, to The accreditation represents Sault Tribe Behavioral Health studies of museum operations ferent ideas and possible direc- form the most basic accouter- the highest level that can be Program at (906) 635-6075. near and far, observing first tions . . . It’s exciting to see awarded to an organization and ments, structures and savvy to hand in local sites and discuss- ideas coming together. This is a shows substantial conformance showcase the Ojibwe history, ing documented aspects and “For All Your Tire Needs” great group and a great project.” to CARF standards. lore and life stemming from obstacles overcome in establish- All Sault Tribe members Organizations receiv- the eastern Upper Peninsula of ing museums in places as far are invited to the meetings ing three-year accreditations Michigan. Anyone who wants flung as Kodiak, Alaska. on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. to undergo a rigorous peer review to pitch in is welcome to join Studies include written help make decisions on how process and demonstrate its pro- the meetings. works such as The Power of to tell the story of our people. grams and services are of the Lisa Craig Brisson, adjunct Self-Interpretation: Ideas on Members unable to make the highest quality, measurable and instructor in museum studies Starting a Community Museum meetings but still interested in accountable. at Central Michigan University and Teaching Traditions: developments can follow meet- CARF is an independent, and North Central Michigan Public Programming at the ing summaries by logging onto nonprofit accrediting body College and a freelance muse- Alutiiq Museum. It would U.P. TIRE www.saulttribeoic.blogspot. whose mission is to promote um educator for 20 years, is seem the group members must Complete Tire Sales & Service com. The blog also features the quality, value, and optimal consultant for the project and surely identify with a passage archives and links. outcomes of services through a will be attending the meetings in one of the accounts titled, A Questions regarding the consultative accreditation pro- every Wednesday until the end Challenging Start, “The new meetings should be directed to cess that centers on enhancing (906) 632-6661 of July. museum presented a mountain cultural services staff at (906) the lives of the persons served. 1-800-635-6661 Brisson leads the group in of challenges. For the first 635-6050. 1129 E. Easterday Ave., Sault, MI 49783 2010 Upper Peninsula Peace Officers Memorial held By Brenda Austin WTIQ Radio, MANISTIQUE, Mich. — read a roll call Law enforcement agencies in of fallen offi- Schoolcraft County hosted this cers – including year’s Upper Peninsula Peace names of U.P. Officers Memorial ceremony natives who had on May 13 at Manistique High been serving as School’s Richard Bonifas officers else- Gymnasium. where. Following The event is held to honor the roll call, fam- federal, state, local, county, ily members of conservation and correc- fallen officers tion officers who have lost laid a wreath their lives in the line of duty. in their honor. President John F. Kennedy The Michigan proclaimed May 15 National State Police Police Officers Memorial Day Emergency in 1962 and the proceeding Support Team week National Police Week. presented a rifle UP law enforcement agencies salute followed May 13 was a day for remembrance and honor, as retired and active police officers selected May 13 as a day to pay by Taps and from across the UP and border agencies of Wisconsin and Canada gathered for the annual Peace Officers Memorial Service in Manistique. Left to right: Sault Tribe Police tribute to local peace officers. Echo Taps pre- Officers Josh Mayer, Tom Shampine, Sonny St. John, Tom Money, Aaron Quinlan and Prior to the ceremony a pro- sented by Ofc. Interm Chief of Police Lt. Bob Marchand. cession of about 45 patrol vehi- Sonny St. John cles lined up at the tribal center of the Sault they had done and for what next to Kewadin Casino on US- Tribe Police Department and their families have endured. 2 and drove through downtown Marquette High School student Marchand, said, “I was Manistique to the high school. Trevor Birr. The ceremony con- very proud and honored to During the hour-long cer- cluded with a bagpipe reces- represent the Sault Tribe by emony Marquette County sional leading the officers from accepting the plaque in honor law enforcement presented a the gym. of those who have fallen. It traveling plaque to Schoolcraft In addition to honoring is an emotional event to see County law enforcement in fallen U.P. officers, the memo- the families of fallen officers honor of fallen officers of the rial service also honors officers as they lay the wreath in their U.P. The plaque was donated from Wisconsin and Canadian honor. Hopefully it helps those by retired Police Chief George border agencies. According to families by knowing their loved Johnson of the Marquette City the National Law Enforcement ones, who paid the ultimate Police Department and is main- Officers Memorial Fund, on sacrifice, have not been forgot- tained by the U.P. Criminal average, one law enforcement ten.” Justice Association. officer is killed in the line-of- Based on a study by the Marquette City Police Capt. duty every 53 hours. Nearly International Association of Russ Kilgren and Det./Sgt. 19,000 U.S. law enforcement Chiefs of Police, less than Steven Snowaert presented the officers have fallen in the line- one-tenth of one percent of all plaque to Manistique Public of-duty since the first known contacts between the public and Safety Director Ken Golat, death in 1792. police result in the use of any Sheriff Grant Harris and Sault In addition to honoring those kind of force, meaning 99.9 Tribe Interim Chief of Police who have fallen in the line-of- percent of the time police do Bob Marchand. L. David duty, the event also was about not use force of any kind in the Vaughan, station manager of thanking those officers for what performance of their duties. 4 News June 11, 2010 • Win Awenen Nisitotung St. Ignace water St. Ignace YEA supporting mains upgrade set young entreprenuership By Rick Smith Young Sault Tribe members in St. Ignace are developing entrepreneurial skills and savvy through their Youth Education and Activities Program courtesy of a partnership between the St. Ignace Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Museum of Ojibwe Culture. Funding for the Traditional Arts Entrepreneurship Program originated from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and later endowed through a mini-grant from the Eastern Upper Peninsula Photo by Rick Smith Instructor Becky Simmons teaches youngsters how to make jew- Regional Planning and Photo by Brenda Austin elry, like the necklace she is displaying, without spending money Pre-construction meeting - Left to Right, Sault Tribe Chairman, Development Commission. by using materials such as stones, fish bones, paper beading, wire Joe McCoy; Coleman Engineering, Karisa Falls; Engineer Robert Shirley Sorrels, director of and other sources. Classes in the Traditional Arts Entreprenuership Fraser owner of Maverick Construction; Joanne Umbrasas, Project the museum, said the program Program take place in a room at the St. Ignace Chamber of Specialist, STHA (Sault Tribe Housing Authority); Joni Talentino, is geared to teaching needed Commerce courtesy of a partnership between the chamber, the Housing Director, STHA; Les Terrain, City of St. Ignace; Russ skills to a small group of Sault Museum of Ojibwe Culture and the St. Ignace branch of Sault Tribe McKerchie, Construction Director, STHA and Keith Massaway, BOD, Tribe youngsters interested in Youth Education and Activities. Unit III. starting their own businesses in By Brenda Austin Once installation is com- traditional and contemporary selections are not confined to their works. ST. IGNACE, Mich. — plete, the city of St. Ignace will American Indian arts. skills learned in the workshops Grant funds and donations Sault Tribe’s reservation site in be responsible for system main- Those participating in the but, according to Sorrel, an will provide students with mate- St. Ignace will soon be under- tenance. project study in a series of emphasis on high standards of rials and resources needed for going some major changes to The project calls for remov- workshops, learning about sev- quality as taught in the work- start-ups. The museum expects eral art mediums along with its infrastructure. Thanks to the ing 15 septic tanks and drain shops must be retained. a 10 percent donation on sold related cultural significances. The youngsters will then items from the students, think efforts of Housing staff, new fields, abandoning the exist- According to Sorrels, workshop develop works for presenta- of it as the cost of doing busi- water mains will be installed ing two wells and moving the instructors are Sue St. Onge, tions to the Museum of Ojibwa ness, and the museum, in turn, that comply with the city of St. pumphouse to the Odenaang Sault Tribe youth services coor- Culture museum. Sorrels agreed intends to donate 10 percent of Ignace specifications, allowing housing site in Sault Ste. Marie. dinator in St. Ignace, teaching to buy works from the students, the generated revenue from the the site to be hooked up to city A total of 62 water services, 14 how to make traditional and which will be displayed and sales to support on-going fund- water instead of well water. gate valves, nine fire hydrant contemporary dream catch- sold in the museum store. In ing and encourage further enter- Sault Tribe Unit III assemblies and 5,800 linear feet ers from a variety of materi- addition, she will help students prises by young Sault Tribe Representative Keith Massaway of water main will be installed. als; Tony Grondin, turtle shell seek other markets for their members. said, “The Housing Authority Construction on the proj- rattles; Becky Simmons and works. “The students will be Anyone interested in sup- has done a great job putting ect will begin in June with an Yvonne Delia Moretta, jewelry; treated like any other vendor porting or learning more about together the funds to make this anticipated completion date of and Amy McLean teaches how who sells product to the store the program may call Shirley project a reality.” Sept. 1. Maverick Construction to make a variety of note cards and quality standards will have Sorrels in St. Ignace at 643- Two grants total- won the bid for the project with American Indian themes to be met for any product pur- 9161 or Sue St. Onge at 643- ling $797,000 are fund- and will be working closely and materials from nature. chased,” she said. 7262. ing the project — USDA with representatives from Sault Once the workshops are Participating youngsters have The Marquette Mission Park Rural Development and Tribe Housing Department and completed, students will choose their own section in the store and Museum of Ojibwa Culture HUD’s Indian Community Coleman Engineering from Iron crafts of their choice on which and will be responsible for the in St. Ignace can be reached at Development Block Grant. Mountain, Mich. to base their businesses. Their inventory and availability of 643-9161. Stimulus funds complete homes on tribal reservations By Brenda Austin NEWBERRY, Mich. — Back in 1997 when homes on the Newberry and Escanaba reservations were built, nine of those homes were left unfin- ished on the second level due to lack of funding to complete the project. Since that time residents have used that space for storage or as a game room. Thanks to federal stimulus dollars, those homes have now been completed and went from one- and two -bedroom homes to three- and four-bedrooms.

Sault Tribe elder Clifford Photos by Brenda Austin Hanson has lived in an unfin- Above: George Van Setters and Deanna Sturgeon in their home on the Newberry reservation. Right: Left to right, Jim Snyder, painter, Louie ished rental home on the Miller, laborer and Gary Schuetter, painter, cleaning up drywall dust and getting ready for the open house. Newberry reservation for the to have the work completed.” house was held May 25 and 27 McKechnie at the Newberry site Construction she was able to past eight years. On a corner George VanSetters and for anyone interested in viewing and Mary Lester in Escanaba. keep the stimulus money within lot, Hanson believes he has Deanna Sturgeon are happy the project. Five homes were “They were both very help- the tribe. They also used local the best spot on the reserva- that they went from two to four completed at the Newberry ful,” Hickman said. “Our Force contractors for the plumbing, tion. “I have a nice lawn and bedrooms. Dormers were added housing site and four in Account crew from the western heating and electrical work. plant flower boxes each spring to the second floor, flooring was Escanaba. The project included end of the tribe’s service area John Miller, Housing with petunias and geraniums,” installed and the walls were fin- adding dormer windows, install- did all the work on the homes Authority field superinten- he said. “There was noth- ished. Deanna said, “I’m excit- ing new flooring and drywalling and Northern Hospitality (the dent for the western end, said ing upstairs before except ed, it’s good to see it finished. in all nine of the homes. tribe’s flooring and furniture the framing was done from 2x4s. They started working When I moved in the drywall Veronica Hickman, opera- store) provided all the flooring November through January. in December just before a big wasn’t even up on the second tions manager for the Sault and installation. We contracted “Mother Nature was making snowstorm and when they floor. I’m going to put my Tribe Housing Authority, said with Sault Tribe Construction to it tough on the boys trying to opened the roof up we were office in one of the rooms and they couldn’t have coordi- install the window dormers.” get the framing done. Once the walking through a few inches move my bedroom upstairs.” nated their work schedule with Hickman said that by using framing was done of course the of snow for a short while. They The remodeling was com- the residents of the homes the services of Northern weather improved. They did a did a really good job; it’s nice pleted on April 12 and an open without the help of Michelle Hospitality and Sault Tribe great job,” he said. Win Awenen Nisitotung • June 11, 2010 News 5 Sault History Fest set for July 30-31 Bayliss has Come celebrate the history of the “the music and entertainment, food booths and e-books Bayliss Public Library in place where Michigan was born,” Sault Ste. vendors, tours of the historic buildings, Marie. You can listen to music and watch demonstrations, birch bark canoe build- Sault Ste. Marie added digital and learn how people survived with dem- ing, Native encampment, fishing camp, e-books. Library card holders onstrations of birch bark canoe building, blacksmith, 1812 re-enactors, Civil War can check out and download Native encampment, fishing camp, black- re-enactors (tentative), spinning, weaving, titles anytime, anywhere by smith, 1812 re-enactors, spinning, weaving, historic plants and more continuous historic visiting www.digitalmedia.gldl. fish boil (Friday from 5-7 p.m.) and so activities for children: races, crafts, butter info. much more! making, “laundry day,” quilting and much Users may browse the Come join us as we reconnect with more, antique vehicles, vendors: Native growing collection of best- our past on Friday, July 30, 5-8 p.m., and crafts, maple sugar and more booths, non- selling and classic titles. To Saturday, July 31, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on the profit history organizations, museums and check out a digital title, users east side of the new City Hall (old Federal storytelling. need a valid library card, Building) on Portage Ave. Everyone is Photo by Rick Smith For more information, call Ginny personal computer and Internet invited and all proceeds go toward the res- At last year’s History Fest, Sault Tribe mem- Cymbalist, 632-9523 or send e-mail mes- connection. Once downloaded, toration of the Baraga House in Sault Ste. ber Ron Paquin (Right) goes over some fine sages to [email protected] or call digital titles can be enjoyed Marie. points about building birch bark canoes. the Chippewa County Historical Society on the computer or transferred Friday, July 30, 5-8 p.m., fish boil 5-7 at 635-7082 or send e-mail messages to to supported mobile devices p.m., $12 per person, tickets on sale at the entertainment, birch bark canoe building [email protected]. such as the Sony Reader or the Sault CVB Office, 536 Ashmun St. in Sault demonstrations and more. This is the second year for the annual Barnes & Noble Nook. Ste. Marie, call (906) 632-3366. Music and Saturday, July 31, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., event, come see how it is growing. The new e-books join the library’s digital audiobook collection at the same website. Digital audiobooks were added Sign up for summer camps set at LSSU to the library last year and are By Lance Boehmer, outdoor adventures and web and there is definitely something Online registration is now very popular, with more than LSSU Intern technology. for everyone,” she added. available, and interested 10,000 checkouts by 1,400 Lake Superior State “Students will enjoy learning LSSU’s highly experienced students are encouraged to patrons in the first year. These University’s Superior in our state-of-the-art labs, faculty and staff teach courses register early. The Superior can be transferred to supported Edventures invites students in participating in recreational that provide hands-on learning Edventures staff can answer any mobile devices like the Apple middle school and high school activities in our university experiences and field trips questions students or parents iPod and some titles can be facilities, and staying in the to register now for a wide range throughout the Eastern Upper may have. burned to CD. dormitories on campus if they of summer camps being held on Peninsula. For more details and to At the end of the lending are participating in an overnight campus. “Our faculty and staff bring register for camps, visit www. period, titles automatically Students may choose from camp,” said Julia Roque, who their expertise and enthusiasm lssu.edu/summercamps or coordinates the LSSU camps. expire and return to the digital camps that explore forensic, to each student’s learning contact Roque at 635-6673 “These pre-college summer collection. No late fees or fire, biomedical and fisheries experience and are great or [email protected]. experiences have been proven damaged items. E-books can be sciences, as well as field role models for pre-college Registrations are accepted until to enhance performance in returned early through the free ecology, photography, dance, students,” Roque said. camps are full. Space is limited. academics and lifelong learning, software. Patrons need to install appropriate free software, Free vaccinations offered for new school requirements including the OverDrive Media SAULT STE. MARIE — have a history of chickenpox receive immunizations vaccinations offered, please Console for audio titles and New vaccination requirements disease, one dose meningitis through family physicians call Elli Lasley with the county Adobe Digital Editions for e- for children entering sixth vaccine and one dose of tetanus/ or from the county health health department at 635-3633 book titles, requiring Windows grade, kindergarten or changing diphtheria/pertussis vaccine if department by appointment, or visit www.chippewahd.com. 98SE and above or Mac OS10 school districts go into effect five years have passed since the please call 635-3572. 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Both the Doctrine the year 1095, at the start of a of Discovery and a holistic series of military campaigns structure that we term the called the Crusades sanctioned Framework of Dominance have by the Vatican. The pope of resulted in centuries of virtually the time issued an edict, called unlimited resource extraction a papal bull, giving European from the traditional territories kings and princes the right to of indigenous peoples. This, in claim land in non-Christian ter- turn, has resulted in the dispos- ritories. In 1452, a papal bull session and impoverishment of allowed Portugal to claim lands indigenous peoples and the host of non-Christians throughout of problems that they face today the world; in essence, seizure on a daily basis.” of all lands and resources plus Image courtesy of the U.S. Library of Congress A more detailed report on declaring non-Christian inhab- Depiction of Columbus landing in the “New World.” The image is of an 1862 oil painting, The First the findings and information itants of those lands as sub- Disembarkation of Christopher Columbus, by Dioscoro Teofilio de la Puebla Tolin. Early European for- about the forum are online at humans without rights to land. ays into what would become known as the Americas were conquests for land, resources and riches www.un.org/esa/socdev/unpfii, It was interpreted as a warrant “licensed” by the Doctrine of Discovery. click on Ninth Session, look granting rights to impose war, for and open HR/5019. The colonization and slavery on French also claimed certain ter- other than Christian and The forum concluded the entire 36-page report, titled non-Christian indigenous popu- ritories they “discovered” in the Caucasians as less than human. doctrine, along with other Impact on Indigenous Peoples lations. “New World” such as the huge The 1823 Supreme Court case papal decrees and royal char- of the International Legal con- By the time of Christopher expanse of real estate acquired of Johnson v. McIntosh brought ters, came to have “disastrous struct known as the Doctrine of Columbus, the doctrine was by the United States through the precepts of the doctrine into effect on the world’s indigenous Discovery, which has served as ingrained into the Christian ide- Louisiana Purchase. The British U.S. law to justify denying land nations and peoples” through the Foundation of the Violation ology. When Columbus returned followed later and laid claims rights to American Indians. In the ages and continues to do so of their Human Rights, is avail- to Europe in 1493, the pope of their own. the United States, the Doctrine into modern times. able online for downloading via issued a papal bull granting While the founding of the of Discovery later evolved into “This preliminary study a search of “impact on indig- Spain the right to seize all lands United States was based on Manifest Destiny as justification establishes that the Doctrine enous peoples of the legal con- it “discovered” and to convert freedom, prevailing attitudes for U.S. expansion and seizure of Discovery has been insti- struct doctrine of discovery.” all natives to Catholicism. The retained the view of peoples of territories. tutionalized in law and policy Meltzer introducing immigration legislation By Brenda Austin to do its job so that we have This legislation would deny always hope that we are here to LANSING, Mich. an accountable government. any local municipality its share work to represent our constitu- — Michigan has an illegal We are not trying to make this of statutory revenue sharing if ency and that we are working immigration problem costing a police state or enforce more they pass a sanctuary ordinance towards an accountable gov- taxpayers millions of dol- stringent laws. To ask folks that preventing law enforcement ernment. So I am hopeful that lars, according to State Rep. are here in our great country to from asking about immigration we will discuss this legislation Kim Meltzer, (R-Macomb carry some identification prov- status during the normal course and come to a solution. We do Township). Receiving numer- ing they are here legally I don’t of lawful contact. According to have a problem. I am not trying ous calls, emails and faxes to think is a lot to ask,” Meltzer Meltzer, Michigan has at least to cram something down the her office asking her to intro- said. two and possibly three sanctu- throats of Michigan residents; duce legislation similar to the The Arizona legislation ary cities. this is what they have told me Arizona immigration law, she unleashed immediate protests Michigan’s illegal immi- they want to see accountability said her Michigan version of the and reignited the battle over gration legislation has many in. I represent them and I am legislation has been drafted and immigration reform nationally. hurdles to pass through before going to fight for them. I think is currently being reviewed for Opponents’ say the law will it reaches the Governor’s desk they are right,” Meltzer said. compliance with Constitutional erode civil rights and encourage where it can be signed into “We welcome anyone into our law. She has a list of co-spon- racial profiling and has been law or left to die. “It depends country at anytime as long as sors waiting to sign and from Kim Meltzer called an open invitation for on how the stars all line up. I they do it legally.” harassment and discrimination there the legislation goes to become such an issue. That against Hispanics regardless of the clerk and is assigned to a seems to be the issue that is their citizenship status. From “Election,” Page 1 — committee where it will sit, drowning out the fact that what According to Meltzer, most sometimes for years, before the we are really talking about are Of 12,396 registered voters, Dennis McKelvie - 774 of the practices in the Arizona Speaker of the House and com- illegal immigrants,” she said. 5,284 sent in ballots with 22 Debra-Ann Pine - 1,082 Immigration Law and the pro- mittee chairperson make the “I am not going to turn away considered spoiled. According Barb Smutek - 454 posed legislation in Michigan to the tribe’s Election Unit II decision to discuss the legisla- from a problem that we have in that people are saying they are Ordinance, ballots are spoiled William Baker - 137 tion in the Michigan House of our state based on a hypotheti- concerned about are already if they are blank, don’t express Lisa Burnside - 133 Representatives. cal that could possibly happen. in place and have been for 60 a clear choice or do not comply Catherine Hollowell - 230 Meltzer said, “It doesn’t mat- If those hypothetical situations years. “We are introducing this with security measures adopted James Kelley - 203 ter where illegal immigrants are ever do happen there are estab- legislation on the state level by the Election Committee. Duncan MacArthur - 80 from, if they are here illegally lished recourses in the courts because the federal government General election ballots were Margeret Rounds - 69 we want them to get legal or get for people who have been dis- isn’t dealing with the issue and mailed to voters on June 3, with out.” criminated against or profiled.” it is their responsibility to pro- the official vote count taking Unit III According to Meltzer, the Since 1940, federal law tect our borders,” she said. place June 24. Registered voters Douglas Goudreau - 332 legislation only allows police has required U.S. non-citi- Meltzer said her office is who did not receive a ballot can Keith Massaway - 765 to ask about immigration status zens to register and carry their working to educate the public contact the Election Committee Wayne Pemble - 218 in the normal course of law- documents with them. The new about the illegal immigration by calling Tara Benoit at (906) ful contact with a person, such Arizona law made violating the issue and is working in response 635-6050. Unit IV as during a traffic stop or if a federal immigration law a state to her constituents who have Denise Chase deemed elected. crime has been committed. “If crime as well, allowing illegal said they want accountability in Official Primary people are profiled and dis- immigrants who are in viola- this area. Results Unit V criminated against it is always a tion to be arrested by local law Meltzer has also sponsored Unit I Joan Carr Anderson - 127 big concern so I don’t take that enforcement as well as federal legislation over her last two Wayne Goetz - 728 Charles Matson - 99 lightly. That will be addressed agents. “What we are asking terms to prevent sanctuary cities DJ Hoffman - 958 Shirley Petosky - 152 in the legislation because it has is for the federal government for illegal aliens in Michigan. Dierdrie Malloy - 889 Boyd Snyder - 126 June 11, 2010 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News 7 Rudyard native Gary McDowell running unopposed in Congressional primary By Brenda Austin November’s election. The First was a community well for water to do more about it. Asian Carp SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. District includes the entire and housing was very old and could be devastating to our — State Rep. Gary McDowell Upper Peninsula of Michigan dilapidated. My dad got us all lakes and way of life and have (D-Rudyard) will be running and much of the northeastern out of the car and told us how a huge economic impact in the unopposed in the Democratic part of the Lower Peninsula, wrong it was that in this country state of Michigan. primary in August for the comprising about 44 percent of we had people who were still so The Democratic candidate Congressional seat currently the state of Michigan. impoverished. That has always said he has just introduced a held by retiring U.S. Rep. Bart Six American Indian tribes stayed with me and I continue resolution in the State House to Stupak (D-Menominee). are represented by Michigan’s to work hard to improve the “encourage parents to take their McDowell, who is serving First Congressional District, quality of life,” he said. children fishing on June 12 and his third and final term in the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of McDowell said tribal sov- 13; Michigan’s free fishing day, 107th Michigan House District, Chippewa Indians, Bay Mills ereignty and treaty rights are and on that day boycott the city said he was strongly encouraged Indian Community, Hannahville important and should be main- of Chicago to send a clear mes- by supporters and his family Indian Community, Keweenaw tained. “Treaty rights have been sage to them that we mean busi- to run for Congress following Bay Indian Community, Lac settled in the courts and need ness.” Stupak’s surprising retirement Vieux Desert Band of Lake to be respected. A cooperative McDowell came down on announcement. “Running for Superior Chippewa Indians and and collaborative relationship the side of industry in the Eagle Congress had never crossed Little Traverse Bay Bands of between the tribes and the DNR River sulfide mine issue, com- my mind,” McDowell said. “I State Rep. Gary McDowell Odawa Indians. and U.S. Forest Service are menting that the Kennecott sul- have always been a strong sup- many of our preventative medi- “I have an excellent rela- important in sustaining our nat- fide mine in Eagle River, Mich., porter of Congressman Stupak, cine programs.” tionship with the tribes and ural resources so that everybody has the strictest mining regula- he has done a great job for With both primaries taking will always keep the people of can share in them equally.” tions ever enacted. us. I am in a good position to place Aug. 3, Republican can- northern Michigan first and rep- McDowell said the restora- “The mining operation will win this seat and will carry on didates vying for a chance at resent them with integrity and tion of the Great Lakes must create a number of jobs in the progressive policies that the seat include Patrick Donlon honesty,” McDowell said. remain a priority and that an Michigan and I would rather Stupak supported and will con- of St. Ignace, State Sen. Jason McDowell, the oldest of 10 additional $20 billion is needed. see the nickel mined in a place tinue to work hard for northern Allen of Alanson, Dr. Dan siblings, grew up on a farm and “One of the things that makes that is highly regulated than Michigan.” Benishek of Crystal Falls, Linda today, with the help of his two Michigan so special is the Great somewhere else in the world One of his proudest accom- Goldthorpe of Curtis, Don brothers, still farms about 1,000 Lakes and the recreation of our where there are no regulations,” plishments during the past four Hooper of Iron River and Tea acres in Rudyard. “When I was sports fishery. Fishing has been McDowell said. “We are look- years was chairing Michigan’s Party candidate Tom Stillings of a child we had an old Nash a way of life for tribes for cen- ing at making the move to bat- community health budget. “I Torch Lake. Rambler that all 12 of us used turies and is very important to tery operated cars in Michigan have always fought for the The Republican win- to somehow fit into. I remember their livelihood. Our lakes are to reduce gas emissions. If we persons with the most needs; ner of the August primary my dad taking us for a drive being threatened by Asian Carp are going to have computers our children, special health will challenge McDowell to Bay Mills. The road was and we need to put more pres- and battery operated cars we care needs, the mentally ill and for the Congressional seat in unpaved and full of holes, there sure on the federal government See McDowell,” page 8 Editor’s note: The Sault Tribe Election Code calls for this newspaper to offer one-half page free to each candidate in the general election. Some candidates have elected to purchase additional advertising space. In this issue, candidate information will be placed from Units V to I in reverse alphabetic order. Vote to Re-elect SHIRLEY PETOSKY For Unit 5 Representative

Thank you for your vote in the Primary Election. Now I need your help one more time. I am the daughter of Joseph and Arvilla Paquette. Through my father Joseph, I am a desendant of Chief Nah-ben-ay-ash. I am proud to be part of the original band of Grand Island Chippewa Indians. I am married to Paul Petosky and we have five beautiful children and four wonderful grandchildren.

Accomplishments Working Toward • Instrumental in having a banquet/ meet- • Support the use of Munising Tribal Clinic third floor exercise area. ing room named after Grand Island • Defibrillators for first and third floors of Munising Clinic. within Kewadin Casino and Convention • Improving the quality of service for tribal members at our tribal installations. Center. This includes the ability of a tribal board member to discuss constituents’ • Promoted installation of snow fence and needs with department heads. playground improvements at Wetmore • Protecting any and all treaty rights. Tribal Housing. • Supported using stimulus money to repair Core Beliefs and renovate existing tribal housing and • Term limits of a maximum of two terms for elected positions. not new construction. • Must be available for phone calls, emails, and personal visits at any time. • Continue to follow state guidelines for • All tribal members must be allowed to approach board members with their distribution of 2 percent monies. This has concerns. not been done in the past. • Continue to feel morally compelled to personally assist in financing: • Advocated for Unit 5 members and stood School supplies for our Native Education Program, up to board and chairman when Unit 5 Travel money for tribal members to seek treatment at Mayo Clinic, was being overlooked or unduly burdened. Marshfield and Marquette, The record shows my position and Funeral expenses, voting history. Giveaways, food for powwows (plus volunteering) and • Promoted the use of tribal and federal Children’s Christmas parties in Munising and Marquette. dollars on projects like the road up Cemetery Hill and Lehnen Road, and improvements to the roads through and past Island Wetmore tribal housing as well as roads in nd My phone line is always open. ra Christmas. G If you have questions, comments or concerns please • Worked to ensure wording for elections and call me at (906) 387-2101 election referendum was clear and precise, or send an email to: [email protected] This continues to be of great concern to me. 8 News Win Awenen Nisitotung • June 11, 2010 Domestic Violence Court starts up in October By Brenda Austin Weekly meetings are held SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. before the judge; they must — Beginning this October, attend weekly probation group tribal members living within meetings and attend the men’s the tribe’s seven-county ser- batterers group. “There are no vice area who are convicted ‘get-out-of-jail-free’ cards in of crimes involving domestic this system,” Jump said. “When abuse or domestic violence, there is that amount of time who have had personal protec- invested every week and that tion orders placed against them kind of impact on their life they or who are convicted of other think twice about the next time. crimes with a domestic vio- We may not be able to change lence component, will be taking what they think of women, but part in a mandatory 26-week we might change how they treat Domestic Violence Court pro- them.” gram. Sault Tribe Police Officer Similar to the tribe’s Mike Pins said, “Domestic vio- Drug Court, the Domestic lence isn’t a police problem or Violence Court will be a team a court problem, a probation or approach using staff from dif- social services problem; it is a ferent service providers, such community problem. We need as Behavioral Health, Law Left to right: Sault Tribe Police Officer Mike Pins, Prosecuting Attorney Eric Blubaugh, Victim Services to address it as a community so Enforcement, Tribal Court and Coordinator Patricia Allard, ACFS Case Worker Pat McKelvie, Interim Chief of Police Bob Marchand, everybody can wrap around it Substance Abuse. Victim Services Program Manager Lori Jump, Juvinele Probation Officer Jennifer Blair, Domestic and help to smother it out.” Lori Jump, program manager Violence Court Judge Chuck Palmer and Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor Jennifer Olmstead. “Hopefully this program will for Sault Tribe Victim Services, members of the Domestic methods,” Palmer said. “Putting eral population. “Statistically, bring more awareness of how wrote the grant to fund the Violence Court team, are devel- people in jail and letting them domestic violence has more serious domestic violence is in position of Domestic Violence oping a men’s batterers group out without changing their than doubled in Native women our community,” said Allard. Court judge for which Chuck and implementing a group pro- behavior and without empower- than any other nationality,” she “People die.” Palmer was hired. bation program. ing the victim doesn’t work. said. McKelvie said the holistic The program will be a The goal of the court, We have learned from the drug Eric Blubaugh, the tribe’s healing approach will hopefully condition of the perpetrator’s according to Palmer, is to break court model that you have to prosecuting attorney, said, help the batterer, the victims sentence and will incorporate the circle of violence and abuse be innovative and creative with “Most crime is random, but and their families. “We may individualized requirements, by changing the attitudes of these problems. This program domestic abuse and domestic not see the effects directly and based on that person’s needs. both the perpetrators and their has worked in other courts and violence often shows a behav- immediately, but they are going There will be sanctions for victims. “The reason we chose is a model that we think will ioral pattern. It really needs to affect following generations those who do not comply with to do this is because of the work here.” intense attention and that is and go out into the community the program. The program is pervasiveness of domestic vio- According to Allard, domes- what the court is going offer.” in a ripple effect. Even if it also set up to offer services to lence on the reservations. It is a tic violence is higher on the Under the domestic vio- doesn’t benefit the batterer it the victims and their families. huge problem that doesn’t lend Sault Tribe reservation in Sault lence court model, the impact will benefit the family and the Pat McKelvie and Pat Allard, itself well to traditional justice Ste. Marie than in the gen- on perpetrators is immediate. community.” VOTE FOR JOAN CARR ANDERSON Unit 5

Ahnee Tribal Members: With deep appreciation and gratitude I would like to “Thank You” for your wonderful support you gave me during the primary election. Your continued support in the final election would provide the change needed.

Experience It’s Time for a Change. • Several years working with our area tribal people; chairperson Your vote would of Munising’s Unit 5 Elder Subcommittee board. • Served on the local Zoning Board of Appeals for 9 years. be appreciated. • Worked on the powwow committee and feast for three years Goals and continuing. • Try to decrease the time it takes for employees to become • Serve on the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Elder eligible for health insurance. Advisory Committee for Unit 5 as alternate, and attend every • Hold regular office hours to meet our members and conduct possible meeting. monthly meetings concerns. • Represent Munising’s Unit 5 at every possible MIEA meeting. • Strive to have the board’s meeting teleconferenced to our • Attend elder meetings as much as possible in other areas for center so the members can watch them and make use of this added knowledge and experience. expensive equipment. • Work to see the old medical offices on M-28 East turned into Accomplishments a cultural center for tribal members of all ages. • Protected positions at the casino by having the elder meals • Work to see better wages for the low-income wage earners. catered by the casino staff. • Encourage Human Resources to restructure its hiring practices. • Encouraged members to come to meetings, events, social • Work for more supervisor training to ensure less animosity gatherings and meals. between workers and create a better working environment. • Chosen by fellow elders for the “Volunteer of theYear” • Strive for members input on 2 percent monies. award for going above and beyond regular duties as chairman. • As the land claims money increases I will strive to get the • Volunteer for many tribal committees. funeral funds increased.

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Vote For I’d Like to Thank the Following KEITH Supporters for their Endorsement: Phyllis Colegrove, Unit III Elders Chairwoman MASSAWAY sue st. onge, Unit III Board of Directors Tribal Youth and Education Coordinator Pat riCkley, My Last Unit III Board Representative Peter everson, Four Years EUPISD Superintendent Garrett Lee Smith Grant Representative Compact Negotiating Committee The Tribe’s Budget with the State of Michigan When I arrived on the board, the budgets Transportation Committee were deep in the red. The entire board Gaming Commission worked tirelessly to correct huge deficits and balance the budgets and we did it this The National Congress of American year, for the first time in a very long time. I Indians Delegate for 4 Years consider this my greatest accomplishment and we need to stay diligent so the budget Advisory Committee to Head Start remains that way. Aanii, and Early Head Start Maysewaywennine. Mdizhiniikas etta Vice President of the Seven Feathers kwaamashing nin doonjiba Partnership Board for Suicide My Commitment to You jichaak doodem. Prevention To continue to work full time for you Quarterly Review of Division Budgets Hello, as I have always done. My name is Man with Tribal Youth Meetings and Events a Loud Voice. I am from To continue to be accessible and to return all St. Ignace. My clan is the Review of Long-Term and Short-Term correspondence as I have always done. Goals for all Tribal Entities Crane. Working on State and Federal Grants To keep office hours and unit meetings available so 906-643-6981 for Implementation of Alternate Energy YOUR concerns can be heard, in person. [email protected] and Conservation 10 Kewadin Casinos June 11, 2010 • Win Awenen Nisitotung

Kewadin Kewadin Christmas Casinos team members honored Team Member of the Year: Craig Adams was recently selected as the Team Member of the Year at Kewadin Christmas. The team member was chosen by his peers for this award and receives a personal plaque; $200, entertainment tickets, dinner and a hotel stay along with a plaque that is located in each casino. Craig has been with Kewadin Casinos Christmas for three years as a pit boss. “Craig is always willing to help out in any way that he Craig Adams was recently selected as the Team Member of the Gail Bush (center) is Kewadin Sault’s team member of the month for can, whether that is working Year at Kewadin Christmas. Adams lives in Munising with his wife, May. overtime, on his days off, or Amanda, and their two children, CJ and Peyton. filling in wherever he is asked since March 2001. He and department. She was born in to,” said assistant casino man- Kayla Rautanen, also on staff at Baraga and raised in Trenary, ager Todd Masters. Christmas, are the proud parents Mich. “I was surprised and He was given his award in of a new 8-pound, 5-ounce baby shocked, but it is so great to be a presentation with the casino girl, Kenadie, born on April 17. awarded this,” she said. Gail and his family. Craig enjoys Joe can be counted on to jump lives in the Sault with her hus- hunting, golfing and spending time with his family. He lives right in and help out with any band, Darryl. in Munising with his wife, job, even the “messy ones” and Smith team member Amanda, and their two chil- that may come in handy as a of month at Kewadin new father. dren, CJ and Peyton. Christmas: Paul Smith Perron made team Bush team member from Security was our member of month at of month at Kewadin Christmas Team Member of the Sault: Gail Bush is Kewadin Month! Paul has been with the Christmas: Joe Perron from Sault’s team member of the our Maintenance department is casino for just over seven years. month for May 2010. Gail, trail When not working, Paul enjoys the Christmas Team Member of deli cook, started working for spending time outdoors, hunting Paul Smith (right) from Security was the Christmas Team Member of the Month. He has been work- the casino in 2004 in the bar ing for the Christmas Casino and fishing. Way to go, Paul! the Month.

PLEASE VOTE FOR Your Ideas - Your Voice - Your Representative DOUG GOUDREAU Focused on What Matters – People

I have enjoyed meeting, talking and most importantly “listening” to what you the fellow members of unit 3 feel we need to focus on and change to help all our members. I am asking for the opportunity to use my management experience to bring your ides and an open mind to focus on what matters to the people of this unit as your representative. Our tribal citizens are facing tough economic and social issues. The important issues as I see them and as many of you have communicated to me are as follows: - How we Govern Ourselves. Restore credibility to our tribal government. - Financial Accountability in all of our tribe’s enterprises - Diversify our Tribal Enterprises as investment capital becomes available. - Maintain and Increase our five casinos’ market share. - Make Education a Priority for all tribal members. - Protect and Care for our Elders! Increase our Elder Fund and maintain the Funeral Fund. - Continue to Provide Quality Health Care Unit 3 Board of Directors while seeking to control skyrocketing costs. Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians - Reduced Board Pay. When elected, I will donate 20% of my board pay to a charitable www.douggoudreau.com cause benefiting the tribal community until a board pay reduction is passed and in effect. My Bio Qualifications I am humbly asking your sup- to put myself through business Our tribe is facing an in- cial times facing our nation as a port for the position of board of school. I have been semi-retired creasing amount of tough ad- whole I am very optimistic about & Experience directors Unit 3. I am the son of after 32 years of experience ministrative decisions. Over the our future. I see hope in the eyes • Graduate Ferris State Carl and Ruth (Branyan) Gou- working as an optician. Four last couple of months I have en- of our greatest asset, our peo- University A.A.S. Optical dreau. I am the fifth generation years ago I became a licensed joyed meeting with many tribal ple, young and old. It is time to Dispensing & B.S. Business descendant of Amable Gou- insurance agent for Pinnacle In- members and listening to their move forward and improve our Management dreau who settled in Epoufette surance Partners, which is one of concerns over the issues facing quality of life as our ancestors • Certified Optician as a fisherman in the 1840s. I the largest independent insur- our tribe today. Having been in did before. • Licensed in Michigan as married St. Ignace resident Pau- ance agencies in the state. I have some form of management for For those of you who know an insurance agent (Property, la Bentgen 26 years ago. We managed the Upper Peninsula the past 30 years I have found me and those of you that I look Casualty, Life, & Health) have two children, Jack, 20, and branch of our agency from my the most effective managers are forward to meeting, please call • Treasurer of the St Ignace James 15. After growing up in St. home office which offers a full good listeners. They are people or write. Hockey Association and Joseph, Michigan, I moved to St. line of commercial and personal who are open minded and will- Thank you for your time. Northern Michigan Hockey Ignace in 1983 and started Bay insurance products including life ing to listen to their employees League Pharmacy with my wife. and health policies. I have been and customers and implement Doug Goudreau, • City of St Ignace recre- I attended Ferris State Uni- the treasurer and coach in the change. As Unit 3 director I would [email protected] ation board and special versity and obtained degrees local youth hockey association use my listening and managerial www.douggoudreau.com events committee member in Optical Dispensing / Business for 11 years, coaching youth skills to be your representative • Local business owner and 106 McCann Street, Management. While attending baseball, member of St. Ignace voicing your ideas and concerns manager Ferris I was part-time faculty Recreation Board, and involved as tribal members. Saint Ignace, MI 49781 Douglas T. Goudreau teaching in the optical program with the local events committee. In the tough economic and so- 906-643-9845 endorses this advertisement The next deadline for submissions to Win Awenen Nisitotung is June 22 at 9 a.m. JoinJoin usus inin supportingsupporting JamesJames Kelley'sKelley's candidacycandidacy forfor UnitUnit 22 TribalTribal BoardBoard Representative.Representative. 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“I am sure that Mr. Kelley’s work ethic, exuberance of energy and Mary Archambeau level of professionalism will tremendously bene t ANY organiza- Newberry, Luce County Community & Recreation Center tion wise enough to snap him up.” Paul Warner Patrick J. Brower Raber Township Supervisor Chairman, Land Use Committee, Great Lakes Four Wheel Drive Association Frank Sasso Please read these letters in their entirety on our website. Drummond Island Supervisor DiscoverDiscover moremore atat www.jameskelleyonline.comwww.jameskelleyonline.com Thank you! With a grateful heart and excitement for the future, I want to thank my fellow tribal members for their support during the Unit 2 Board of Directors primary process. It is my sincere hope that everyone shares their voice for the tribe’s best interests by voting in the election, regardless of the candidate they supported during the primary. I also wish to convey my deepest appreciation for the encouragement, assistance and strong words elley of endorsement I have received after the primary election from Lisa Burnside and Maggie Rounds. K I am sincerely honored by the trust and con dence Integrity, they have placed in me with their words and actions of support. Leadership, Vision.

I Will Strive For: 3Fiscal Responsibility 3Increasing Funding and Services Available to Elders 3Clari cation of the Reasons for the Reduction This election is not about political in Elder Fund Checks agenda or personal gain; rather 3Opportunity for Our Youth it is an opportunity for you to 3Term Limits for the Board of Directors choose the representative who will 3Meaningful Employment for Tribal Members speak for you! This election is about looking forward and picking the person 3Increasing Revenue by Revitalizing Casino Promotions that has your vision, your needs and the 3Establishing Action Committees for Forward Progress goals of our tribe at heart. I value family _mine, yours, ours _and I will work hard to make sure our needs are met. I will bring my business experience, work ethic and integrity to everything I do. JamesJames KelleyKelley ~~ YourYour Choice,Choice, YourYour VoiceVoice Paid for by the Committee to Elect James Kelley 12 Feature June 11, 2010 • Win Awenen Nisitotung From “$1 Million,” Page 1 – Smoke Signals ETC will be forthcoming in 2010, 2011 and each year in the future. “This could not have come at a better time to continue opens in Kincheloe to improve delivery of care and services for our tribal KINCHELOE, Mich. — from the sale go directly back to members,” said Culfa. ”We all work so hard to advocate Smoke Signals ETC, owned and the local artisan that submitted for additional funding at every meeting and conference we operated by Trevor and Lena the work. Sales aren’t limited to attend with the federal agencies such as IHS and Health Quinlan, (pictured at right) will the store in Kincheloe, either; and Human Services. She expressed gratitude to board be selling handcrafted items the innovative shopkeepers will members for their advocacy in Washington, D.C., and made by local artisans. Trevor is travel to area craft shows and “taking our message forward on the hill and in our let- a paramedic with Kinross EMS powwows and operate a website ter writing and telephone calling campaign over the past and Lena is a LSSU graduate to ensure each handcrafted item five years to have this legislation passed that permanently and Sault Tribe member. They has the optimum chance of sale. re-authorized the IHCIA. Although this is great news, the have two children and live in the Stop in to see the gallery at work to get the other 55 percent funding still looms before Kincheloe area. The couple is 16779S Meehan or email info@ us, so the work is not done until we are 100 percent funded excited to offer this opportunity smokesignalsetc.net with any and paid all of our contract support costs to administer all to local artisans with a grand questions. Artisans interested of the health programs services.” opening set for June 8. in submitting pieces for sale Culfa also indicated a budget is in the works to replace Smoke Signals ETC is a con- can also contact Trevor or Lena some old, outdated equipment with new equipment needed signment gallery, so the profits Quinlan at (906) 322-2611. for operations.

A sincere Thank You to tribal members across the entire UNIT 2 region for placing your confidence in me. It was your grassroots support and tireless effort that made this possible.

Concerned tribal citizens realize there’s a need for professional and knowledgeable leadership. We recognize that this leadership must be able to negotiate the unique challenges, both internal and external that we face as a tribe.

Let’s take this opportunity to build tribal leadership that can get down to the real business of governance. With your continued support, my educational background in tribal government and experience in the public sector workforce I am confident that together we will move as a tribe the best way forward.

Knowing, loving and serving our tribal community, Miigwech Gakina Awiya,

Catherine

Prepared To Lead Qualifications Deep Tradtional roots in UNIT 2 Bachelor degrees, LSSU History and Public Administration Recipient Faculty Award: Outstanding History Graduate 2008 28 years combined work experience Curator, LCHA Cox Communication Federal Mgt. USPS Western Region Strategic Leadership Change Management Project Administration Human Resource Labor-Management Relations

Prepared To Serve Win Awenen Nisitotung • June 11, 2010 Features 13 A legislative lesson: The making of IHCIA 2010 By Rob Capriccioso legislation, especially given Indian Country Today statistics that show widespread WASHINGTON – The reau- ailing Indian health. thorization of the Indian Health The question asked by many Care Improvement Act as part Native American constituents of the nation’s health care bill in is obvious: Why did it take March was not only a historic so long to get done? The bill, moment for that specific piece after all, hadn’t been re-upped of legislation, but also a pos- since 2001 when it last expired, sible precedent for how future although several Congress pieces of major Indian law may members had introduced it time proceed in Congress. and again. Since the victory occurred “Process,” is one of the key – a victory that seemed in answers, according to Tom peril even as recently as two Rodgers, a Blackfeet lobbyist months ago – IHCIA advocates who worked with various leg- throughout Washington have islators along the way. Simply been increasingly willing to put, he said the bill got caught share their stories involving the up in the ins and outs of how difficulties in turning the legis- Washington works nowadays. lation into reality. Procedural issues facing One Indian health official Indian bills aren’t going away worked through Christmas anytime soon, according to leg- Eve, pushing through tears. islative observers. It’s a frustrat- Photo used courtesy National Indian Health Board Another couldn’t get legislative ing fact of life, especially since National Indian Health Board Indian Health Care Improvement Act Training Day April 28. Pictured, from assistants to return his calls, Native-focused legislation tends left, are Cathy Abramson, Bemidji area representative, NIHB; Sally Smith, Alaska area representative, despite having information they to garner support from key NIHB; Congressman Dale Kildee; Congressman Frank Pallone; Buford Rolin, vice chairman and Nashville had requested. Others faced members, but for one reason or area representative, NIHB; and Cynthia Manuel, Tucson area representative, NIHB. personal health scares due to another, momentum sometimes unhealthy lifestyle choices, loses steam. have been quite difficult, current SCIA chairman, ulti- – instead, he felt Indian bills hampered by the stress associ- A small constituency is usu- Binney said. mately decided after the 109th should make their way to the ated with trying to advocate on ally a major factor in that real- Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., that the process wasn’t working See “Lesson,” Page 14 behalf of the greater good. ity. It was a long haul, but by Allison Binney, staff coun- comparison to most Indian leg- sel to the Senate Committee islation in recent decades, the on Indian Affairs, noted at a bill itself was not all that com- National Indian Health Board plicated. It called for increased gathering April 28 on Capitol ConsiderConsider youryour optionsoptions funds to IHS, mandated Hill that Senate leaders play a improved programs for individ- major role in choosing what bill Rates remain low for mortgages ual Indians, and made the law they will bring to the floor to permanent – not unreasonable debate – and usually the bills today. If you’ve been thinking about provisions by many estimates. they choose are ones of national getting a second home or an invest- And the price tag was rather importance that impact more cheap, costing just a sliver of than one group. ment property, now is the time to the approximately $1 trillion “It’s really difficult to get come see us. overall health care bill. floor time for Indian bills,” At the same time, its major Binney said, adding that the There are many options to consider, points tended to make sense strategy up until the 109th like how much it will cost YOU long or across party lines. President Congress, which took place Barack Obama, when still a until the end of 2006, was to try short term, where will the money senator, was a personal propo- to get Indian bills passed by a come from to pay for your down nent, attaching his name as a process known as “unanimous payment, and how long your mort- co-sponsor. Meanwhile, several consent,” which means that all Republicans, including Sen. senators agree not to object. It gage should really be. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, sup- tends to be a difficult process ported it to such an extent that to make happen, especially on We’ve been making mortgage loans they were reportedly distressed health care issues. and refinancing homes for years. at not being able to vote in Another problem with Best of all, we make our decisions favor of it due to distaste for the “unanimous consent” is that larger Democratic bill to which it usually means that major right here based on what’s right for it was attached. concessions have to be made YOU. We’re an equal housing In short, it was never an to garner enough support, and overwhelmingly popular option sometimes those concessions, lender. in Congress to be against the especially in the case of IHCIA, From “McDowell,” page 8 — need nickel. The mine is moni- support,” he said. tored daily and if they don’t live McDowell has a long history up to the regulations they will of community involvement. He be shut down immediately.” has served on the local hospital A supporter of Indian gam- and economic development ing, McDowell said it has boards, was the first chairman allowed the tribes to invest of the 911 board and was a vol- money back into their com- unteer EMT and firefighter for munities for education, hous- Rudyard Township for many ing and health care and has years. improved the quality of life “I think my openness, integ- for tribal members. He also rity, honesty and putting the Open your account today by stopping strongly supports the tuition people in my district first is at one of our 7 local banking offices! waiver and as a member of the what has made me so success- education committee worked ful. We are starting right from to keep the program funded. the ground floor and moving “We’re Right Here Visit us online at “Education, health care and towards this November’s elec- economic development are all tion,” McDowell said. at Home” www.fnbsi.com Branch Offices at: intertwined. To have an educat- For more information visit NORTH BAY & MORAN TOWNSHIP, ST. IGNACE CEDARVILLE • MACKINAC ISLAND Trust the Eastern Upper Peninsula’s ed, skilled population is prob- www.votemcdowell.com. “I am NAUBINWAY • NEWBERRY oldest community bank, ably the best way to develop encouraging anyone who wants Member FDIC celebrating 122 years of and maintain economic devel- to see this country continue to continuous service to the area. opment. Anything that we can move forward and to be a coun- 132 N. State St. • Ph. (906) 643-6800 do to help tribes become more try where everybody is includ- P.O. Box 187 • St. Ignace, MI 49781 self-sufficient, provide jobs and ed, to join this campaign,” he Member FDIC move away from gaming I will said. 14 News June 11, 2010 • Win Awenen Nisitotung From “Lesson,” Page 13 floor and get an up or down care reform. realities of that season and to cess, many health officials said. frustration of days past had vote. It was a challenging pro- “All the energy in the room adjust accordingly. In early 2010, after largely subsided. Many Indian cess to get the bills to the floor, was focused on the larger bill,” Ultimately, as 2009 pro- Republican Sen. Scott advocates could by then laugh, especially during the earlier Rodgers recalled. “It became gressed, Indian country leaders Brown’s surprise election in or at least smile, about the years of the Bush administra- clear that we had to be a part of began to support both a stand- Massachusetts, it seemed pos- challenges they had ultimately tion, Binney said. that larger bill.” alone bill and an attached bill. sible that the greater bill might overcome. “Sen. Dorgan basically went Congressional staffers told The rationale was that it was not move due to political con- Johnson said at the gathering to the floor once a week, basi- Indian advocates that pursu- best to have a variety of options straints, so some began wonder- that the passage of IHCIA in cally demanding floor time for ing a standalone bill could be to secure passage. ing if IHCIA was dead again. the 111th was a sign of things the Indian health care bill.” She futile, since much political Stacy Bohlen, NIHB direc- But the Democrats rallied, and to come on Indian bills in the said of the Senate leadership capital would be spent on the tor, later said that it was cru- the IHCIA provisions stayed future. that Dorgan “nagged them to larger bill, and there wouldn’t cial that Indian organizations in both the Senate and House “I look at this as a recipe death.” be much energy left for another decided to “stand together” to versions of the bill, largely for success. We need to take Even after a success in the big battle on a health issue after provide a united front in obtain- uncompromised. Obama signed this recipe, and we need to just 110th Congress on the Senate that. The consciousness would ing congressional action. the legislation into law in late tweak it as we need to, given side, gaining passage of the bill move on, they were told. Support from the Obama March, and indicated Indian the current situation.” early in 2008, the House was a Some Indian country lead- administration and various health would be improved. Reprinted with permission different story due to conces- ers, including some top ones congressional leaders was also By the April 28 NIHB from Indian Country Today. sions that had been made in the with the National Congress important throughout the pro- event, it was apparent that the Senate. Republicans, notably of American Indians, weren’t Sen. David Ritter of Louisiana, immediately convinced that inserted language into the having Indian country legisla- Black appointed new BIA director Senate’s version that forbade tion attached to another bill was By Rick Smith engineer for facilities manage- the use of federal funds to pay the right path. Larry Echo Hawk, U.S. ment. He was the regional for abortions under the reautho- But the failed past seemed Department of the Interior assis- facilities manager for the Rocky rization. House Speaker Nancy to contribute to a willingness tant secretary for Indian affairs, Mountain Regional Office from to try a new way. After all, Pelosi, (D-Calif.), did not want announced last month that 1992 to 2001 and was respon- when observers raised ques- to consider that prospect, so the Michael S. Black is the new sible for construction, operation tions about the handling of leg- bill sat still, ultimately doing director of the Bureau of Indian and maintenance programs and islation tactics by NCAI after nothing in the House. Affairs (BIA). Black served as eventually headed the office. He IHCIA’s lack of movement in A similar tact to the success- the acting BIA director since was promoted to deputy region- the House in 2008, the organi- ful passage in the Senate in the March 18 replacing Jerold al director of Indian services in 110th was initially planned for zation’s leaders had expressed frustration. Some within the Gidner, who is now a special 2004 and his duties included the 111th, which began in early organization said that only counselor. oversight of road construction 2009, with the hope that abor- Congress members should be Black is a member of the and safety, tribal government tion wouldn’t be an issue with blamed, not Indian advocates. Oglala Sioux Tribe of South services, housing, social ser- Democratic majorities in both Jackie Johnson, NCAI Dakota and served as the vices and self-determination, chambers. bureau’s director of the Great among other responsibilities. executive director, said after Michael S. Black However, Rodgers and oth- the defeat that her organization Plains Regional Office in The BIA director is respon- ers said it quickly became clear had worked tirelessly. She was Aberdeen, S.D., since 2008. He of Mines and Technology, sible for functioning of Indian that legislative staffers were also concerned with an Indian served as acting director of that receiving a bachelor’s degree services, justice services, trust going to be largely interested Country Today article that office for eight months. in mechanical engineering in services and field operations in focusing their energy on the quoted a source who said the A 1982 graduate of Aberdeen 1986. for Indian Country serving 564 Obama administration’s major organization’s lobbyists failed Central High School, Black Black’s career in the bureau federally recognized American objective – nationwide health to account for the political went on to South Dakota School commenced in 1987 as general Indian tribes in 33 states. WE NEED IT. THe SPeeD. THe eNeRGY. THe HiGH. RuNNiN’ aND GuNNiN’. ReZBaLL WaRRioRS – aLL DaY LoNG! NaTiVe PRiDe. WE NEED REZBALL. WE DON’T NEED METH. THERE ARE LOTS OF COOL THINGS ABOUT BEING NATIVE. 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Sault High Native graduates — Sault Area High School and Malcolm High School Native American Photo by Brenda Austin graduates gathered May 3, for the Native American Awards ceremony. John Sherry, principal (top left), Carl McCready, assistant principal (top right), Brother John Hascall (bottom left), Allison Campbell, Native American advisor for Malcolm High School and Anglea Biron-Ellis, Indian education staff mem- High School graduates ber, (bottom, second from left) were on hand to congratulate the students. Outstanding Native American Christian education and the graduate of Sault Area High School was Karen McKelvie and Malcolm High School’s outstanding gradu- 2010 St. Mary School Religion ate was Phillip Pavlat. The student most improved in academics, attendance and citizenship at Malcolm Department Award. The awards High School was Stephen Boulley. were presented at a ceremony held June 2 at St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Lake Leelanau, Mich. Christiaan has been very involved as a volunteer at the annual Parish Chicken Dinner and Festival, which raises vital funds for school operating expenses, as well as serving as captain of the varsity basket- ball team, cross country team captain and elementary student Congratulations to Tamera aide. He was also a member of L. Van Wormer, Sault Tribe the St. Mary School golf team member and 2010 Malcolm and serves as a eucharist minis- High graduate. She is the ter. daughter of Karen Van Wormer Christiaan is the son of of Sugar Island and Rex Van Brian and Julie (McArthur) Wormer of Prescott, Mich., and Krombeen and the grandson the granddaughter of Lorraine of Donald and Marilyn (Holt) Rutledge. Tamera works at the McArthur. He has a younger Kewadin Casino Entertainment sister, Margaret. He plans to Box Office through the WIA attend Lansing Community program. She plans to join the College in the fall. U.S. Coast Guard this winter. She enjoys music, hanging out with her many friends and Photos by Vikki Cook spending time with her nieces Drum socials honoring head start graduates were held in Sault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace. In the Sault, and nephew. Her parents are so second year graduating students were Braeden Arnold, Carson Bigger, Liberty Cullen, Kasandra Gugin, very proud of her for this huge Fred Hastings, Brendan Insley, Tyrel Matson and Lesley Tremble. First year grads were Mia Martin and accomplishment. Brooklyn St. Andrew. First year returning students are David Atkinson, Joel Bird, Janessa Breda, Mary Jane Cadotte, Jayce Casuley, Sawyer Graham, Ethan McLean, Blaine Termpening, Emily Tremble and Shaelynn Upchurch. (Please see next month’s issue for photos of the St. Ignace ceremony.)

Amber Arlene Ulasich graduated with honors from Troy High. Amber Arlene Ulasich, 17, a Sault Tribe member from Troy, Mich., graduated with honors from Troy High School on June Christiaan Krombeen, 12, 2010. Amber held a 3.95 a 2010 graduate of St. Mary GPA and was a member of the School, Lake Leelanau, has Troy High Marching Band, in been awarded the 2010 Knights which she played the flute. She of Columbus Service Award in plans to continue her educa- recognition of superior citizen- tion at the Illinois Institute of ship and Christian service, the Technology in Chicago to pur- St. Mary School Benefactor sue architechture. Amber is the Scholarship Award in recogni- granddaughter of tribal elders tion of commitment to Catholic Sandra and Richard Ulasich. Win Awenen Nisitotung • June 11, 2010 People 17 McNally graduates from WPI completing required projects to graduate. Her junior year proj- ect took her to San Juan, Puerto Rico, where she was on a team that worked with Puerto Rico’s Department of Environmental and Natural Resources. Her team assessed over 2,000 mooring buoys and created a webpage containing a database of buoy locations for boaters. This will help prevent damage to Puerto Rico’s beautiful coral reefs, sea grass, and other eco- systems. She also rescued a dog in Puerto Rico and brought it home to Massachusetts. For her senior project, Brittany and a team of students Brittany Ruth McNally, improved the design of a walker daughter of Dan and Donna to prevent injury to the thou- with 2-year wireless service agreement. McNally of Burrillville, R.I., sands of people that fall each granddaughter of the late year. One aspect of the design Raymond and Ruth McNally ensures correct body positioning of Munising, Mich., gradu- in the mechanism by employing ated May 15 from Worcester sensor activated braking until Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in correct positioning is restored. Worcester, Mass., with a B.S. Since hip fractures are most in mechanical engineering and common and severe for walker concentration in biomechanics. users, the team also created lat- While attending WPI, she eral supports to stop users from captained the women’s varsity falling to either side. The team basketball team. With 81 wins applied for a patent for their in four years, Brittany has the improved walker design. most victories by a WPI wom- Brittany will be employed en’s basketball player. As a key by Pratt & Whitney in East *AT&T imposes: a Regulatory Cost Recovery Charge of up to $1.25 to help defray costs incurred in complying with obligations and charges imposed by low post contributor, she was Hartford, Conn., as a project State and Federal telecom regulations; State and Federal Universal Service charges; and surcharges for government assessments on AT&T. These fees are not taxes or government-required charges. part of two NEWMAC regular engineer to design and test season and two ECAC New Coverage is not available in all areas. See coverage map at stores for details. Claim based on licensed and roaming areas. Offer available on select phones. aircraft engines. She sincerely Limited-time offer. Other conditions & restrictions apply. See contract & rate plan brochure for details. Subscriber must live & have a mailing addr. within AT&T’s England Division III champion- thanks the tribe for its support owned wireless network coverage area. Up to $36 activ. fee applies. Equipment price & avail may vary by mrk & may not be available from independent retailers. ship teams. through the incentive award Phone Return Policy/Early Termination Fee: None if cancelled in first 30 days; up to $35 restocking fee may apply to equipment returns; thereafter $150 or $325 depending on device (check att.com/equipmentETF). Agents may impose add'l fees. Subject to change. Unlimited voice services: Unltd voice svcs are provided Academically, Brittany program while she attended col- solely for live dialog between two individuals. No additional discounts are available with unlimited plan. Offnet Usage: If your mins of use (including unltd svcs) on excelled in the classroom, lege. other carriers’ networks (“offnet usage”) during any two consecutive months exceed your offnet usage allowance, AT&T may at its option terminate your svc, deny your contd use of other carriers’ coverage, or change your plan to one imposing usage charges for offnet usage. Your offnet usage allowance is equal to the lesser of 750 mins or 40% of the Anytime mins incl’d with your plan (data offnet usage allowance is the lesser of 6 MB or 20% of the KB incl’d with your plan). Sales Tax calculated Bailey earns bachelor’s degree based on price of unactivated equipment. ©2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. Service provided by AT&T Mobility. All rights reserved. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other La., on May 15, 2010. Kelsey marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. earned a bachelor’s degree in business management. She graduated with a 3.9 GPA and earned summa cum laude hon- ors. Kelsey, 20, is the daughter Fourth Annual of Mark and Kathy (Dunlap) Bailey of Oberlin, La. She is ATM IMI 1860 the granddaughter of Wayne (1/4 PAGE [6"] x 8" 4 Color) 5/26/2010 5:21:33 PM and Lana Dunlap of McMillan, Sault Tribe News Mich., and the granddaughter JOB #ATM IMI P0 1621 of Sue Dunlap and Dale Abbott, June ETC of McMillan. She is the great- Gathering of the Clans granddaughter of Verna Bristow Powwow of Newberry, Mich. Kelsey June 12 & 13 plans to further her education Kelsey Jolene Bailey by attending graduate school graduated from McNeese State to obtain her MBA and law University in Lake Charles, degree. Keeslar ~ Litzner Saturday,Grand June 1Entry2, 1 & 7 p.m. Sunday June 13, 12 p.m. noon

Saturday,Feast 5 p.m. Please bring a dish to pass.

PowwowSix Miles east ofGrounds Manistique Behind the Tribal Center on US-2

For more information, call (906) 341-6993 or (800) 347-7137.

AUCTION ON New!SATURDAY FOLLOWING THE FEAST.

Admission is free! Charles and Beverly Keeslar of Olympia, Wash., announce the No Drugs or Alcohol. engagement of their daughter, Lauren of Seattle, Wash., to Charles (Chuck) Litzner, of Seattle, son of Charles and Nina Litzner of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. A Sept. 5, 2010, wedding is planned in Seattle. A reception will be held in Sault Ste. Marie Oct. 30, 2010. Public Invited and Welcome. Welcome to Our 29th Annual SAULT TRIBE GATHERING & POWWOW July 1—4 at the tribal powwow grounds off of Shunk Rd. in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. CONTEST POWWOW! Join Us for Exciting Dance and Drum Competition! OVER $30,000 in PRIZE MONEY!

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO COMPETE Categories TO DANCE! Golden Age 50+, 3 Categories (Men’s, Women’s & Mixed) 1st $850 Competition starts on Saturday. 2nd $650 Registration is $10 in U.S. FUNDS 3rd $450 ONLY. Men’s 18-49, 3 categories All drums must be registered (Traditional, Fancy and Grass) and seated by Grand Entry on 1st $850 Saturday at 1 p.m. No exceptions. 2nd $650 Rules will be provided at time of 3rd $450 registration. Women’s 18-49, 3 categories (Traditional, Jingle & Shawl) Singers, Dancers & Vendors must 1st $850 show proof of tribal affiliation at 2nd $650 registration, or upon request of 3rd $450 the Powwow Committee. Teens 13-17, 2 categories Pay out at the casino, please (Boys & Girls) have a valid I.D. for payment. 1st $300 2nd $200 Taxes will be applied to all 3rd $100 winners over $600. Canadian winners will be subject to 30% Youth 6-12, 2 categories withholding (IRS form 1042-S). (Boys & Girls) Boys Girls 1st $200 Hand Drum 2nd $100 Competition! 3rd $75 Three Songs Required FREESTYLE Mixed Specials for LOVE / SNAGGING SONG CHALLENGE SONG (Theme is Tiny Tots! drawn from a hat!) You dance, you win! (Tots receive payout after they dance.) Public Welcome to All Events Absolutely No Alcohol, Drugs or Politics

Wednesday, June 30, Saturday, July 31 10:30 a.m. Pow Wow Grounds Blessing 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dancer & Drum Registration 1 p.m. Grand Entry Thursday, July 1 5 p.m. Break 6 a.m. Sunrise Ceremony 7 p.m. Grand Entry 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Summer Spiritual Gathering Sunday, July 4 Friday, July 2 1 p.m. Grand Entry 6 a.m. Sunrise Ceremony 5 p.m. Retiring of the Flags 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Summer Spiritual Gathering Farewell Traveling Song 4:30-6:30 p.m. Kids Carnival 4-8 p.m. Drum & Dancer Registration Open Mic — No Grand Entry

For more information: Rene Shipman 906-635-6050 Ext. 26144, Debra-Ann Pine 906-632-0530 Ext. 56397, Cecil Pavlat 906-635-6050 Ext. 26140 or cell 906-440-7849. Vendors: please call Heather at 906-495-1450 or cell 906-322-1693.

20 Community Health June 11, 2010 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Local woman quits smoking, beats 20-year addiction (Editor’s note: The patient’s Diane had tried to quit smok- finally able to break her addic- don’t want to smell like an ash it is normal to run into bumps actual name has been withheld ing a couple of times before tion. tray again or listen to my kids in the road. “I had slips along at her request.) she achieved success this time “Knowing that I was going lecturing me,” she added. the way, but I didn’t let them MANISTIQUE — After around. “One time, about 11 to be getting a phone call or The advice that Diane has discourage me,” she said. “You smoking for more than 20 years ago, I quit for six months, having a follow up appointment to offer others is “believe in have to do this day by day years, “Diane” of Manistique then went out with some old on a weekly basis was, and still yourself – you have to be ready – and even though your goal had finally decided that it was friends and started smoking that is, a huge help” she said. to quit for yourself, not only for is to stay quit forever, you just time for her to quit for good. night,” she recalled. The benefits that she is someone else.” She also encour- have to take it one day at a Her list of reasons for quitting Again, about two years experiencing have provided her ages others to take advantage of time.” was growing longer and includ- ago, she and her husband tried with the motivation to stay quit. any extra support they can get. The Sault Tribe Nicotine ed the financial expense, her Chantix and quit smoking for a “I don’t smell like smoke, the “I didn’t just get medication Dependence Program offers health and the inconvenience few weeks before relapsing. smoker’s cough I was starting and then go home and do it comprehensive help to quit of going outside to smoke as This time, Diane worked out to get is now gone, my teeth alone – I had a support person smoking, including an indi- more places restricted smoking a plan with her tobacco cessa- are whiter and I can even jog and we talked about the prob- vidualized quit plan and sup- indoors. But above all other rea- tion counselor and decided to on the treadmill without getting lem and figured out the right port. For more information sons, she wanted to quit for the use the nicotine patches. With winded right away,” she said. plan for me,” she said. on the Sault Tribe Nicotine sake of her children. the help of the nicotine patches The thought of having to Lastly, Diane points out that Dependence Program, call “They were constantly lec- and the support of her tobacco try to quit again if she were quitting smoking is definitely (906) 632-5210 or contact your turing me,” she said. cessation counselor, she was to relapse is overwhelming. “I not an easy thing to do and that local tribal health center. Three Sisters Garden: corn, beans and squash St. Ignace community garden By Connie M. Hill, Health should be about four feet apart and weed out the weaker ones. Educator and should have flattened tops. 6. As the corn and beans workshops scheduled In a “Three Sister’s Garden,” 2. First, in the center of each grow up, you want to make sure Activities will take place Thursday, June 17, 10- the three sisters are plants that mound, plant five or six corn that the beans are supported by at the Community Garden, 1 p.m.: preparing beds and all work together. Critters will kernels in a small circle. cornstalks, wrapping around the St. Ignace Middle School, planting find it harder to invade your 3. After a week or two, corn. The squash will crawl out 429 West Portage Ave. in St. Friday, July 9, 10-1 p.m.: garden when you inter-plant when the corn has grown to be between the mounds, around the Ignace (behind the middle mulching, watering and weed- your corn, beans and squash. five inches or so, plant seven corn and beans. school). For more information, ing The cornstalk serves as a pole or eight pole beans in a circle On Tuesday, June 15, at contact Sue St. Onge (906) Friday, Aug. 27, 10-1 p.m.: for the beans, the beans help to about six inches away from the 1:30-3 p.m., the Traditional 440-7667 or Connie Hill (906) harvest celebration add the nitrogen to the soil that corn kernels. Foods Grant Project and Sault 632-5211. Lunch, snacks and Thursday, Sept. 16, 3-5 the corn needs and the squash 4. A week later, at the edge Tribe Housing Authority water will be provided at each p.m.: splitting perennials provides a groundcover of of the mound about a foot away are offering a Three Sisters activity. Saturday, Oct. 2, 10-1 shade that helps the soil retain from the beans, plant seven or Workshop at the Resident Accommodations for per- p.m.: seed and perennial plant moisture. eight squash or pumpkin seeds. Services Building, 10 Woodlake sons with disabilities may be exchange (This is a special Planting Instructions: 5. When the plants begin to Drive, Kincheloe. For infor- requested by calling (906) workshop at the Quality Inn, 1. In late May or early June, grow, you will need to weed mation call Connie Hill at 440-7667 one week prior to St. Ignace.) hoe up the ground and heap out all but a few of the sturdi- Community Health (906) the event. Requests received Thursday, Oct. 7, 3-5 p.m.: the earth into piles about a foot est of the corn plants from each 632-5211 or Cathie Menard at after that date will be fulfilled preparing your garden for win- high and up to 20 feet across. mound. Also keep the sturdiest Resident Services (906) 495- when possible. ter The centers of your mounds of the bean and squash plants 1450. RE-ELECT DENNIS MCKELVIE UNIT ONE

YOUR INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE

My name is Dennis McKelvie and I humbly ask for your vote for Unit One Board Member. I am not related to any elected Tribal Board Member or any candidate. I am a retired Army veteran who fought in Vietnam. My wife, Anne, and I have been married for 40 years and we reside on Sugar Island.

I am a strong Board Member who asks hard questions before casting my vote and refuse to play partisan politics. Prior to being elected to the Board I was often a lone voice at Board meetings demanding accountability and services for members.

I voted NO to using the Elder Fund for Greektown and will continue to fight to return it. I voted YES to filing a civil suit against the former Tribal Chairman, which recently returned $1 million dollars to the principal of the Land Claims fund.

I am involved on a personal level with many members of our community and have a long history of advocating for the needs of members, particularly elders and employees. I always help those in need whether it is snow plowing for elders, Christmas presents for children and families in need or contributing to fund-raisers. I am NEVER too busy to take a member’s or employee’s phone call and will work to resolve their issue.

AS YOUR BOARD MEMBER I WILL CONTINUE TO:

• SUPPORT SEPARATION OF POWERS AND ELECTED JUDGES • SUPPORT JKL BAHWETING SCHOOL, PUSHING FOR STRONG ACADEMICS AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS • SUPPORT AN INCREASE IN HEALTH SERVICES, INCLUDING SERVICES FOR SPOUSES • SUPPORT EMPLOYEE PROTECTIONS AND RETENTION POLICIES • SUPPORT BETTER MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS INCLUDING AN ENHANCED WEBSITE, TELEVISED MEETINGS, RADIO NEWS AND PUBLISHING PENDING RESOLUTIONS BEFORE THEY ARE VOTED ON • SUPPORT REBUILDING OUR TRIBAL ECONOMIC BASE TO SUPPORT MORE SERVICES AND BUILD A STRONG FINANCIAL FUTURE

WE NEED THIS KIND OF STRONG, INDEPENDENT LEADERSHIP!

This ad is endorsed by Dennis McKerchie. Win Awenen Nisitotung • June 11, 2010 Community Health 21 Manistique Weigh To Go Challenge wraps up Medical Records I expected,” said Kelly Prizes were made possible their efforts toward healthier body fat percentage instead of Silkworth, who not only lost through the Sault Tribe Weight living. pounds lost in the new chal- Technician Kelly the most weight during the Management and Diabetes pro- “I did not do this for the lenge. Monday morning weigh Silkworth is crowned month of April, but also had grams. Winners were awarded prize,” said Silkworth. “I did ins will continue for some, the greatest weight loss over their choice of fitness or cook- this to feel better and it worked. while monthly body fat per- Champion of the the three-month challenge. ing tools to help them further I have dropped six pant sizes centage measures will be done Month and Overall just by paying attention to what for others. I eat and how much time I The staff’s healthier habits Challenge Champion spend being active.” are not going unnoticed. There MANISTIQUE — The Over the three-month chal- have been many positive com- staff at the Manistique Tribal lenge, a total of 178 pounds ments from tribal members Community Center spent the were lost. In addition, many who visit the health center. last three months on a chal- healthy shopping and easy “I am very proud of this lenge to improve their health. exercise tips have been shared. group,” said Sulander. “They As members of the health care The Monday morning ritual have really tried hard to make team, they recognized that their of weighing in has been a positive lifestyle changes and behavior has an impact on the positive experience, even when they are so helpful to each tribal members they serve. the results are not what was other.” Leading by example is a great expected. One of the partici- Weight management services way to send a message. pants commented that being are available at the Manistique, Twelve team members accountable is key. Another Munising, St. Ignace and the challenged themselves and said making lunch instead of Sault clinics. Those interested each other to reach a healthier eating out helped the most. in doing something similar can weight in three months. Weight By request, the Weigh to call their local facility and ask change by percentage was mea- Go Challenge will continue to speak with a registered dieti- sured at the end of each month. through 2010 with a new chal- tian. Percentage was used instead of lenge made available for those “You cannot teach a man total pounds to make the chal- who reached their weight goal. anything, you can only help lenge more fair for all, regard- This group, now number- him find it within himself.” less of their size. As previously ing 13, will work on reducing — Galileo reported, Alice Carley was the champion for February and Evie Lindquist won that honor for March. Each participant Garden Gourmet — reduced their caloric intake Cook, Eat, Learn! using information and resourc- es provided by tribal registered Join us for a lighter take on p.m. at the health center audito- dietitian Gail Sulander. They Indian tacos. Learn to prepare rium in Sault Ste. Marie. Hosted also took advantage of the local this classic with a healthy twist by Traditional Foods Grant fitness center, as well as simple and learn about local, tradi- and Nutrition Program. Call tional and nutritious foods on 632-5210 for more details or to activities like walking. Thursday, June 17, 5:30-7:30 RSVP. “It was not as hard as Vote Diedrie J. MALLOY Your Voice—Your Election—Your Government Thank You for your support in the Primary Election!

Your voice in the primary election was proof positive that the members of this tribe want change and are determined to have it! I was pleased and humbled by your support. Now the effort becomes more crucial. If we are to make progress in Protecting Funds, Reinstating Employee Rights, Separating Powers and Restoring Services, it is vital that you make your voice heard in this election. Please Vote Malloy and encourage your friends and family to do the same. Together we can effect real change in our government, and ensure the voice and best interest of the membership is what drives our leaders and our government.

Economic Diversification - Restoring the various funds, services and jobs will require increased Tribal revenues. We need to look to the future, beyond our casinos, for a diversified revenue stream to fund our growth. Our Tribe has a poor history of E.D.C. business ventures. Recreating government driven, failed EDC policies are bound to fail again. However, an EDC that supports our people instead of government has great possibilities! We need to seek new directions for growth, benefiting both the tribal government and thus our tribal members. For our tribe and our people to be truly self-sufficient we need to break free of the “in need” cycle; our current plan keeps people in need. I believe people would much rather receive a hand up, than a hand out. Below are a couple of ideas I have to carry out this objective.

Economic Coalition of Anishinaabeg Border Tribes (via the Jay Treaty) - Just one example of a tribal joint venture would be to create an Anishinaabeg Alternative Energy Company (selling power back to the grid). Utilize US and Canadian government energy grants to explore and operate new energy models. The future of energy is in alternative sources such as wind, solar, and cellulose fuels. The benefit of this, beyond increased income, will be that we will utilize the education, talent and skills of our members, and employ more of our people. This is just one of several business ventures we could explore with our relatives on both sides of the border. All our tribes would benefit from working together.

Initiate and adhere to a “Buy Native” Campaign - Dedicate website and newspaper space (in each issue) for Native businesses. • Invest, through the purchase of goods and the provision of support services, and in the business insight and expertise of tribal members who have already invested themselves and their capital. Sault Tribe (and casino contractors) could be required to give preference to Sault Tribe member contractors & suppliers whenever possible. • Provide space for member owned businesses to operate on the Reservation and inside our buildings and businesses. We gain the benefit of the rental income, our customers gain the benefit of goods and services, and the member owned business gains a high profile base of operation inside the Tax Agreement Area. • Apply for grants to fund a Co-op for lending to our people who can show a sound business model. The tribe could provide fee-based support such as accounting services. The tribe could be named as the administrator and receive indirect cost reimbursement from grants. • Empowering the Native business owners, creates a market where they will be able to hire more of our people as they become more successful. We can do this! Dierdrie J. Malloy endorses this ad. VOTE FOR DIEDRIE J. MALLOY - SAULT TRIBE UNIT 1 WAYNE GOETZ HAS NAMED MALLOY AS THE CANDIDATE HE SUPPORTS IN UNIT 1 ! WWW.VOTEMALLOY.BLOGSPOT.COM - [email protected] 22 Community Health June 11, 2010 • Win Awenen Nisitotung St. Ignace students walk home from school

Story and photos by Jeanette O’Rourke, Community Health Educator St. Ignace elementary and middle schools held a walk home from school event May 20 as a part of an ongoing “Safe Routes 2 School” initiative. It was a beautiful, sunny afternoon as several school staff members and parent volunteers escorted the walking groups. Students walked routes of approximately a half mile from the school to the Mackinac County Courthouse where they boarded buses to the Straits Evangelical Church where their parents were waiting. Students also learned about the importance of using safe walking routes and sidewalks. The goal of this walking event was to make a positive impact on the health of students, staff and community by raising awareness of the benefits walking provides. This event was held in conjunction with “Safe Routes 2 School” and Sault Tribe Strategic Alliance For Health to help promote the fun and healthy benefits of walking to and from school. Third annual Native American 5K championships June 12 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. bership. awards and the distinction of 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60-up; a.m. 1K youth races, 9 a.m. – The Sports Warrior Track There will be five age divi- being the Native American and a youth focused 1,000- 400-meter toddler and youth Club is holding the third annual sions for this year’s champion- National Champion. meter run with age divisions, 8- dash, and 9:15 a.m. Native Native American 5,000-meter ship event consisting of male Other events, which require under; 9-10; and 11-12. Awards American and open community run “national championships” and female children, grade 5 no tribal membership, include are given to the top five male 5K runs. to be held in Albuquerque, and under; youth, grades 6- non-competitive fitness 1- and female finishers. To obtain a race flyer email N.M., on Saturday, June 12. 8; young adult, grades 9-12, and 2-mile walks and a 400- This year’s event will be [email protected]. This event will serve as a adults, out of high school; and meter toddler and youth dash. held at Southwestern Indian For further information, contact national Native American masters, those over 40. Awards Additional competitive events Polytechnic Institute located the race director at (505) 890- championships and will require go 10 deep in each division include a community 5,000- at 9169 Coors Rd. NW. The 3430 or (505) 710-3323. participants to provide proof of and the overall winners of each meter run with age divisions events start at 8 a.m. with fit- Proceeds go to support the Native American tribal mem- division will receive special 12-under, 13-16, 17-19, 20-29, ness walks followed by 8:30 Sports Warriors Track Club.

RESULTS ... NOT PROMISES Thank You for your support in the primary election. With your continued support we will be able to move our tribe progressively forward. Sincerely,

Visit me on the web at: www.membership-first.com By phone at: 906-635-6945 or Toll Free: 1-888-4-DJHOFF Or by email at: [email protected]

This ad is endorsed by DJ Hoffman Win Awenen Nisitotung • June 11, 2010 Representative’s Reports 23 Chairman McCoy reports to the membership take place June 24. Please exer- Regional Director Diane Rosen, It will also allow us to continue literary writer in the United cise your right to vote. and Sault Ste. Marie BIA on with the other defendants in States and holds title to many I was fortunate to take part Superintendent Gerald Parish. the case. Soon we can put this literary firsts in the country. in a feast this month held by the Echo Hawk’s visit gave all behind us as a tribe and move Some of her work was a prima- Bay Mills Indian Community of us a chance to get acquaint- forward. ry source for Henry Wadsworth (BMIC) with U.S. Assistant ed. This marked the first time On June 3, we formally Longfellow when he wrote The Secretary-Indian Affairs Larry the BIA head had come to our dedicated the Mackinac Straits Song of Hiawatha. Echo Hawk. Many other leaders community. Echo Hawk said he Hospital and Tribal Health and I am happy to announce were on hand during the sum- wants to provide stable leader- Human Service facility in St. the Sault Tribe now has an mit including Sault Tribe Vice ship to the 564 tribal nations Ignace. I am proud of our tribe, official Facebook page. Social Chair Lana Causley; Bay Mills across the country. We dis- the staff who worked tirelessly media is growing at a rapid Chairman Jeff Parker, council cussed many issues that Echo to make this a success, and the pace. This is a great way to members Richard LeBlanc and Hawk said he intends to address collaborative efforts between keep connected to the tribe, John Lufkins, and other tribal back in Washington, includ- the city, county and tribal gov- the programs we are offering officials, staff and members; ing the Tribal Budget Advisory ernments, who worked together and any news items. You can Hannahville Indian Community Council (responsible for set- to improve health care for “like” our fan page by going Darwin “Joe” McCoy Chairman Ken Michigaud and ting funding priorities in Indian tribal and community members, to this link: www.facebook. Tribal Chairman officials from Hannahville Country), BIA funding and and the entire eastern Upper com/pages/Sault-Ste-Marie-MI/ Aanii! I hope you are enjoy- and Keweenaw Bay; United gaming policies. Peninsula. The-Sault-Tribe-of-Chippewa- ing this warm weather and early Tribes Executive Director Frank After many hours of media- It was a long time coming, Indians/334285622658. summer. Ettawageezhik; Chippewa tion with the Miller Canfield but nearly two years after the As always, if you have any Our tribal elections are here. Ottawa Resource Authority law firm, I am pleased to report Michigan Women’s Hall of questions or concerns regard- I’d like to thank all candidates Executive Director Jane they will pay $1 million to the Fame inducted Jane Johnston ing our tribe that you would who ran during the primary and TenEyck; Inter Tribal Council tribe to settle part of the “7+2” Schoolcraft, a Sault Ste. Marie like to discuss, please contact congratulate those who will of Michigan interim Executive lawsuit. The money will be Ojibwe, the tribe has presented my office toll free at (800) 793- advance to the general election. Director L. John Lufkins; Echo deposited into our Land Claims the recognition plaque to the 0660 or locally at 635-6050. General election ballots were to Hawk’s assistant and BMIC Fund. The board of directors Chippewa Historical Society. Sincerely, be mailed to voters on June 3, tribal member Bryan Newland; and I believe this is the best Johnston Schoolcraft is believed Darwin “Joe” McCoy with the official vote count to Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) possible outcome for our tribe. to be the first American Indian Tribal Chairman Open Meetings Ordinance violated in 2008 to the membership and is dollars for Greektown Casino members’ services, closed clin- Greektown Casino was the embodied in the resolution. LLC bills. This does not meet ics or offices and cut jobs. If the center piece of then-Chairman The tribal board approved a the requirement of tribal budget $12.3 million were not spent on Payment’s 2008 election resolution in February 2008 policy, prior to expenditures of a Greektown Casino that was Campaign. I ask you this, was that allowed a staff person funds, if it was a loan or invest- planning to file for bankruptcy the infusion of $48 million of access to $10 million of internal ment in Greektown Casino no the Sault Tribe would have had tribal dollars intended to save funds for cash flow purpose. documents exist that reflect sufficient funds and would not Greektown from financial The resolution does not specify either item and if it was from have had to borrow, get a loan collapse or was it to save his what internal funds that are to the tribe investment managed to cover 2008 expenditures. election? The resolution in be accessed, but refers to use funds this too would require In closing, it was known in February 2008 was crafted to for internal cash flow purposes. specific authorization due to the the second half of 2007 that hide the true intent from the I would have to assume based risk factor. Greektown Casino was in finan- membership, which was to on my knowledge of our tribe’s In May 2008, an additional cial trouble with performance send tribal dollars elder funds finances to mean to provide $2.3 million of tribal elder self not meeting expectation. The to Greektown Casino. The May cash for tribal governmental sufficiency funds were sent negative impact on Greektown expenditure of $2.3 million had member services. to Greektown Casino with no Casino business because of no resolution authorizing send- Bernard Bouschor, Upon inquiring as to what resolution authorizing any such the construction was greater ing tribal dollars to Detroit’s Director, Unit I internal funds were used, I was expenditure. The expenditures than estimated. The Greektown Greektown Casino. The mem- This month’s report will informed that the funds came had been referred to as an Casino decision to change con- bership was not aware that this focus on the open meeting ordi- from the tribal Elder Self- investment but are not reflected struction location and design expenditure existed until after nance. Sufficiency Fund. A report was in any meetings or resolutions. while building a new casino the election. Now, the open meetings provided that detailed that the This is a direct violation of was a fatal error. The cost of In closing, who does the ordinance provisions require funds were paid to a construc- the open meeting ordinance construction was escalating tribal leadership and member- that the board shall make no tion company, Skanska, that — authorization can only occur beyond the available financing ship hold accountable for the binding decision, and take no was building the Greektown at open session of the tribal that was in place for the project. expenditures of tribal assets that votes, except in public open Casino in Detroit. This pay- board. Knowing all of this, the tribal will not be recovered? Please session and the membership in ment was not an appropriate This was the period of time board at that time authorized ask the board members that rep- attendance shall be entitled to internal tribal governmental use when the Sault Tribe govern- spending nearly $48 million resent you and our chairman. know the subject matter and of funds. This needed explicit ment was dealing with the larg- prior to filing bankruptcy on Unit 1 tribal council member, outcome of each vote taken. authorization of the tribal board est deficit in our history of $15+ May 29, 2008. Bernard Bouschor The subject matter is known of directors to spend tribal elder million. The tribal board slashed The promise of funding from Director Denise Chase gives Unit IV rundown was organized by some of the electrical bill, please call your We are still signing up cash settlement of $1 million. Escanaba area Elder Committee ACFS direct service worker in VOLUNTEERS, so if you have Miller Canfield gave advice to members. We would like to say your area. some spare time stop in during Bernard Bouschor on the ter- a big “miigwech” to the follow- RAISES FOR TRIBAL the weekend — we could use mination agreements of the key ing individuals who attended EMPLOYEES the extra help. There are many employees. This settlement was and helped with the project: On July 5, all employees will jobs to do in preparing for and with Miller Canfield only and Betty and John Majestic, see a wage increase of $.25 per during the gathering. If you the tribe will continue its litiga- Jerry and Ann Miller, Lee and hour with the exception of those would like to donate an item tion against the other defendants Yvonne McCarthy, Ron and employees who had recently for the auction, please drop it who were involved in the unau- Brenda Nelson, Ronald Miller, received wage increases recom- off at the ACFS window at the thorized transfer of tribal funds. Betty Neadow and John Miller. mended by the Horne Group Manistique Tribal Center. If you OFFICE HOURS They have been doing this Consultants. The projected cost want to donate a dish for the I, along with Tom Miller, project for quite a few years for the rest of the year will be free feast, just drop off at the will be holding office hours on and have hauled and raked hun- $450,982. kitchen in the tribal center on June 10 at the Manistique Tribal dreds of bushels and mounds of POWWOW JUNE 12-13 Saturday. Center from 5:30 to 7 p.m. If leaves and branches and sticks. Remember to stop in and You can call (906) 341-6993 you have an issue you need to Denise Chase, Director, This year, Mr. Nelson brought attend our fourth annual for more information. meet with us about just stop in. Unit IV his lawn mulcher to vacuum “Gathering of the Clans MEDIATION CongratuLAtions! INDIAN POINT Cemetery up the leaves and, boy, did this Powwow,” which will be On May 18, the tribal board Congratulations to all of the ANNUAL Cleanup save a lot of work and backs! held on Saturday, June 12 and attended a court ordered media- 2010 high school and college I, along with Tom Miller, ACFS program opens Sunday June 13 in Manistique tion in the case of Sault Tribe v. graduates! assisted in a clean up of the Starting June 1, the cooling behind the tribal center. The Bernard Bouschor (7 + 2) case. Thank you, Indian Point Cemetery in assistance program opened up. Powwow Committee would like The board voted to settle with Denise Chase Nahma Township. The clean up If you need assistance with your to welcome you! Miller Canfield Law Firm for a (906) 341-6783 24 Representative Reports June 11, 2010 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Funding: Hard work and effort does pay off! Health Care Improvement to thank Chairman McCoy and under the supervision of Connie prioritize what they feel should Act. Tribal leaders across the our health staff for sending let- Hill, Traditional Foods Program be restored as our tribal budgets nation worked long enough and ters to the various legislators. Coordinator. I know many tribal allow. When I attended the Unit worked together in agreement Your input is greatly needed members who grew gardens for I Elder Committee monthly to put the contents of the IHCIA and valued! the first time last year and they meeting this week, surveys together (not an easy task, as At this time, I have been in really enjoyed the fruits of their were provided to get input from there are many tribes across the contact with the Bemidji area labor. More people are catching all in attendance. For those nation that have several differ- tribal leaders and Dr. Kathleen on to this and more people are of you who do not live in the ences). Annette, Bemidji area director interested in preserving foods. seven-county service area, I am However, our work is not for Indian Health Service. At There will be classes and vari- recommending that the survey done! We still have a lot of our last Midwest Alliance of ous sessions held to teach you be published in the newspaper work to do to make sure the Sovereign Tribes meeting, the about canning and preserving so that elders living outside federal government provides tribes of Michigan, Wisconsin foods. For more information, the service area can give their the necessary funding for our and Minnesota voted to form please contact Connie at (906) input, too. people. a subcommittee to discuss 632-5200. Renewable Energy Cathy Abramson, Director, I have been actively involved the exploration of a Bemidji ELDERS’ MEETINGS AND Workshop Unit I with the Tribal Leaders Regional Health Board. The INPUT Our tribe will be hosting Diabetes Committee for some Bemidji area is one of two areas I attended the April 26 Elder Renewable Energy for Tribal HEALTH CARE time now. Now that the Indian that do not have a Regional Advisory Committee meet- Community Development Excellent news! Our health Health Care Improvement Act Health Board working on our ing held in Newberry. The Strategic Planning Workshop director was recently contacted has been passed, my efforts behalf. Right now, Bemidji is Elder Advisory Committee is on June 22-24 at the Kewadin from our Bemidji Area Office have been working with other the most underfunded area of all composed of two members Casino and Convention Center and informed that our health tribal leaders across the nation IHS regions. We are working to selected from each unit’s Elder in Sault Ste. Marie. Topics will program will be receiving addi- to reauthorize the Special develop a stronger voice for our Committee, therefore, repre- include: strategic energy plan- tional funding. This funding is a Diabetes Program for Indians. people in hopes that we get our senting the elders in the seven- ning and the project develop- result of the passage of the per- The Special Diabetes Program fair share of funding. county service area. The Elder ment process: energy efficiency; manently re-authorized Indian for Indians expires on Oct. 1, Our Health Division received Advisory Committee goals for solar and geothermal energy; Health Care Improvement Act 2011. Our goal is the reautho- word that they received a full 2010 are as follows: and wind and hydropower, to and the amount for our tribe’s rization this year in order to three-year accreditation for 1) Continue to reinforce name a few. Tribal and first health services is an additional avoid disruption of programs AAAHC! This is exciting news the traditional role of the elder nations leaders and staff (plan- $1,072,000 to bring us to a 45 and funding stream. We are ask- for our tribe and it validates the community in the tribe, within ning, economic development, percent FDI (Federal Disparity ing that it be reauthorized for quality of care that we provide the framework of the present housing, environmental, natural Index). Obviously, we are still $200 million per year for five to our tribal members at all the form of government; specifical- resources) are invited to attend. underfunded by 55 percent. years. We believe that it will be clinic sites. Congratulations on ly, to act in an advisory capacity If you are interested in attend- This is recurring funding and reauthorized soon. Again, there a job well done to our health- to the board of directors regard- ing, please contact Robin Clark we will receive this additional is a lot of calling, letter writing care staff. ing all matters that come before of Inter-Tribal Council at (906) funding in the coming years. and meeting with legislators. Locally, I attended the plant the committee; excepting, any 632-6896. This is a direct result of all We can do it! Our tribes will giveaway held this week at the involvement in the tribal elec- Our July powwow is just our efforts working on national benefit greatly! Niigaanaagiizhik Building in tion process; and around the corner. I hope to committees, meeting with leg- I would like to take this time the Sault. Many people were 2) Continue to support inter- see you there! If you have any islators in Washington, D.C., to thank our chairman and our there to pick up tomatoes, action between our youth and questions or comments, please and our tribe’s letter writing and board of directors for the sup- cucumbers and squash plants. our elders. contact me on my cell phone telephone campaigning. I am port that they have shown me in This is an excellent program At this meeting, the elders (906) 322-3823. I have it with honored to have been a mem- working on this committee, the and it encourages individu- asked questions regarding rein- me all the time, so I will be ber of the National Steering TLDC and the National Indian als and families to grow their stating program services. It was readily available to you. Committee for the Indian Health Board. I would also like own food. This began last year, recommended that the elders Attending NCAI Jane Johnston award very important plaque presented to I had the privilege and honor of being present at our Native American graduation ceremony last week. It is very gratify- historical society ing to watch our young adults achieve the goal of graduation and moving on to the next chap- ter of their lives but I always stop and think of all the young that don’t make it to that day. It will always be the goal of our tribe to have every youth make that day a reality. The tribal board had manda- tory court mediation to settle the 7 + 2 case. We engaged in Keith Massaway, Director, mediation for over 12 hours Unit III and we did come to an agree- ment with the law firm who Coming up soon is the mid represented the tribe at the year conference for NCAI, the time of the reported payouts of National Congress of American contracts. We had the law firm Indians. I will be attending settle with the tribe for a cash this as our tribal representative settlement for $ 1 million and for 2010. This conference is then they were held harmless in especially important since the the case. The court date is still re-authorization of the Indian in effect with the five defen- Health Care Bill has passed. We dants in October. are now receiving more fund- Thank you for all the e-mail Photo by Rick Smith ing as a result and we are able and the letters and please vote The Chippewa County Historical Society in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., was recently presented with to apply this new grant money in the upcoming election. It is a plaque honoring the memory of Jane Johnston Schoolcraft, a 2008 inductee into the Michigan to offset tribal dollars in some the way your voice is heard. Women’s Hall of Fame. Schoolcraft was a 19th Century Sault Ste. Marie author and historic figure instances. We are currently Keith Massaway of Ojibwe and European descent. Pictured at the presentation, from left to right, Chippewa Country receiving less than 45 percent 702 Hazelton St. Historical Society representative Susan James, Sault Tribe representative Denise Chase, Chippewa of the needed money to run the St. Ignace, MI 49781 County Historical Society representative Mary June, Sault Tribe representatives Lana Causley, Shirley programs but it is more than we (906) 643-6981 Petosky and Cathy Abramson. received last year. [email protected] Win Awenen Nisitotung • June 11, 2010 People 25 Leask named to 2010 “Forty under forty” list from the Lowcountry. The wounded warriors and veteran- Electronics Association Peninsula. He is developing award is presented to honor owned businesses nationwide. (AFCEA), Disabled American an ISHPI American Indian young professionals who take Leask serves on the Special Veterans (DAV) and Advanced Internship program to pro- community service to the next Olympics South Carolina Board Security Technology Research vide opportunities for Native level. The “Forty under Forty” of Directors; as the board chair- Alliance (ASTRA). He works Americans and other minorities award recognizes that the man of Rein and Shine, an with Lowcountry CYBER interested in gaining experience recipients are the future of our equine assisted therapy facility Security Campaign organiza- in Defense contracting. community and celebrates their serving people with disabili- tions and other businesses to ISHPI is an American commitment to professional, ties; the Lowcountry Special develop a Cybersecurity Center Indian- and Service Disabled personal and philanthropic Olympics and Unified Athletics of Excellence to help provide Veteran-Owned certified 8(a) endeavors and a well-rounded Committees; and as a Town employment opportunities Small Disadvantaged Business lifestyle that focus on work and of Mt. Pleasant Unified and in the Charleston area. He is specializing in Information and community. Special Olympics coach for also a member of the Board of Cyber Dominance (ID). Noah Leask, co-founder, Leask has over a decade several sports. He was awarded Advisors for ECPI College of For more information, con- president and CEO of ISHPI of wartime service in the the 2008 Volunteer Coach of the Technology, where he focuses tact Pat Stanton at (843) 329- Information Technologies Inc., U.S. Navy, supporting global Year and 2007 South Carolina on the high tech educational 4100 or [email protected]. has been named a recipient of operations vital to the nation’s Parent of The Year by the requirements for veterans and the 2010 Charleston Regional defense. And, he has nearly South Carolina Recreation and students in the global market Business Journal’s “Forty under a decade of experience start- Parks Association for his work place. EVERSON GETS Forty” award. Leask and the ing, managing and growing with Unified Athletics and the The ISHPI CEO visits north- other awardees were recog- businesses. Recently, he was Special Olympics. ern Michigan, the home of his KUDOS nized at an exclusive event at recognized as the U.S. Small Leask serves on the ancestors, several times a year, The Landing at Shem Creek in Business Administration board of directors for the holding frequent councils with Mount Pleasant on May 13. 2009 Veteran Small Business Charleston Defense Contractors elders on economic develop- Each year the Charleston Champion of the Year for South Association (CDCA), is an ment and how to best bring Regional Business Journal hon- Carolina and the Southeast active and involved mem- jobs to the counties compris- ors 40 of the brightest young Region, in recognition of his ber of the Armed Forces ing Northern Michigan and professionals and entrepreneurs work to support veterans, Communications and Michigan’s Eastern Upper

Robert Everson, a St. Ignace native and Sault Tribe member, has been recognized by his employer, Marriott International, as the 2009 Global Revenue Management Leader of the Year. He began his career with Marriott in 1989 at the Grand Rapids Residence Inn as a part-time night auditor. Since then, he has worked his Junior Karli way up through the company Boulton, tribal member and has spent the past 14 years from Carney, Mich., who has in the revenue management dis- played varsity basketball for cipline, working with Marriott three years, earned 2010 league properties in the Atlanta, New honors in girl’s basketball, Orleans, and Latin American voted first team CUP confer- markets. ence and second team All The Northern Michigan Chill ’98 team recently went undefeated in the 2010 Minnesota AAA Hockey He is the director of market Conference, Most Valuable Classic and the 2010 Minnesota Meltdown AAA hockey tournament. The team is made up of top 12- strategy for the JW Marriott Player Carney-Nadeau Wolves. year-old boys from around the Upper Peninsula. Sault Tribe member Ashton Calder of Sault Ste. Marie Desert Ridge Resort and Spa Parents are Todd and Jill was awarded tournament MVP following the Minnesota Meltdown tournament. Pictured are Kingsford and the JW Marriott Camelback Boulton. Karli attends Delta players Brady Nettell and Alek Shanks; Keweenaw players Robbie Erkkila, Jack Fenton, Tyler Hubbard, Inn Resort and Spa in Arizona. County ISD pursuing a nursing Austin Mikesch, Luke Rautio and Tyler Rautio; Manistique player Tristan Ashbrook; Marquette play- Everson is the son of Howard career and will be a senior at ers Travis Cameron, Branden Campbell, Ben Cole, Alister Henderson, Kristian Jackson and Kyle Lane; and Charlotte Everson of St. Carney-Nedeau Public School Negaunee player Donny Schultz and Sault Ste. Marie player Ashton Calder. The team is coached by Ignace and a 1988 graduate of next fall. Travis Ashbrook, Jimmy Jackson and Chris Jackson. LaSalle High school. McPhee literary work offers insights on birch bark canoes By Rick Smith ter-of-fact homage to Henri or learn some basic principles “The river has many riffles, this canoe and others I have John McPhee is a Pulitzer Vaillancourt, a meticulous, about building bark canoes, too minor to be labeled rapids. traveled in, the first difference Prize-winning writer of narra- seemingly obsessive, New readers get those experiences Nonetheless, they are stuffed is a matter of care about them. tive nonfiction known for his Hampshire craftsman of birch vicariously through the vividly with rock. The angle of the light The canoes can take a lot more masterful attention to descrip- bark canoes built in the manner described sensory perceptions is not always favorable. The abuse than we give them, but tive details in lively works on of times long past. in McPhee’s writing. rocks are hidden, and — smash we all care. Landing, we are arcane subjects. Many regard The book is an absorbing As the story unfolds, the — full tilt when we hit them. out of the canoes and in the him as a prolific writer of first- account of a 150-mile excur- author alternates from interac- The rocks make indentations water ourselves long before the rate literature. sion in birch bark canoes into tions between the five individu- that move along the bottom bark can touch bottom. We load the woods of Maine the author als on the trip, conditions and of the canoe, pressing in sev- and launch in a foot of water. made with Vaillancourt and circumstances surrounding eral inches and tracing a path The Indians did just that, and a few others. Along the way, them and some of the facts and toward the stern. It is as if the the inclination to copy them is Vaillancourt scouts and gath- wonders about one of the finest canoe were a pliant film sliding automatic — is not consciously ers material for building more examples of American Indian over the boulders ... If this were remembered — with these canoes and McPhee tells a story technology, which is known as an aluminum canoe, it would Indian canoes.” of the technological lineage the birch bark canoe. be dented now, and, I must con- From The Survival of the of birch bark canoes and their The accompanying sidebar fess, I would not really care. Bark Canoe roles in American history. The briefly illustrates the immediacy Of all the differences between By John McPhee author delves into different con- in McPhee’s writing. See how struction styles of bark canoes simple it is to visualize the river The Survival of the Bark Tappan Adney. depending on material avail- and understand the feelings he Canoe by John McPhee can Those interested in learn- able, intended use and tribal expresses. Note how easy it is be ordered through better ing more about the subjects customs. for readers to imagine the aston- book stores for $13. The book in the book, or buying a birch Back about 1975, McPhee But here is the real beauty of ishing flexibility and buoyancy includes a most interesting port- bark canoe built by Henri published a little-known time- this book: If one ever desired to of well-made birch bark canoes. folio of old sketches and models Villaincourt, are invited to visit less classic titled, The Survival make a passage in an old ances- In addition, he casually includes of birch bark canoes by Edwin www.birchbarkcanoe.net. of the Bark Canoe, a mat- tral birch bark canoe of yore, a succinct historical note. 26 People June 11, 2010 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Sitkoski celebrates “Big 70” LaPlaunt receives eagle

Bernard LaPlaunt, shown with his son Colby, is embraced by a bald eagle given to him by the federal government. It took two years to obtain the dead eagle and Bernie wasn’t told where or how it died. Jerry Sitkoski’s family held a party for him at the Fayette Town Hall April 3 in honor of his 70th birthday. The day the eagle was shipped to his workplace was the day his Everybody had a blast. Some were family we haven’t seen in years and others we met for the first time. job as maintenance custodian was eliminated. He worked at the Surely, we will keep in touch now. Shown from left to right are five generations of Jerry’s family: Kelly Marinette Eagle Herald newspaper for 20 years and Bernie feels Ebert, Denny Ebert, Brett Simon, Jordan Sitkoski, Jerry Sitkoski, Josh Sitkoski, Dustin Butzke, Logan that when the dead eagle arrived it set his “eagle” free to pursue Trusty, Jennifer Sitkoski, Kim, Jody Sitkoski, Shawn Burk, Heather Ebert, Audrey Simon, Chad Simon, other interests, like early retirement. Last year, Colby was given the Arin Simon, Shannon Ebert, (Granny) Edith Sitkoski, Blake Burk, Ella Calouette, Alyssa Johnson, Shelly name “Nowegiizhig,” meaning “Center of the Sky,” by the Lac du Todd, and Deb Sitkoski. Flambeau in Wisconsin. Tribal member seeks information on grandmother ( Ed. Note: These pictures Dear Editor, have known Kate Smith (Kate circa 1843 in St. Ignace, Mich. Sincerely, were printed in the last issue I am seeking information DuPont). She was born circa Kate Smith was my grand- Larry DuPont, without the letter that accompa- on the Smith family. I am 1880 in Fosterville, Wis. Her mother, but seems to have dis- Venice FL 34285 nied them.) looking for anyone who may father was Joseph Smith, born appeared. She may have stayed (941) 493-2540 with family members in the (According to Danielle Upper Peninsula. Her husband DuPont, Violet was another was Harry DuPont, my grandfa- daughter and any information ther. Any information would be about her would also be appre- appreciated. ciated.)

Upper right, Lloyd Henry DuPont, (father). Bottom center, Lloyd Henry DuPont (father).

In Loving Memory of Mary Grace Gardner, who passed away May 23, 2009 He put His arms around you, And lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful, For He only takes His best. He saw the road was getting rough, And the hills were hard to climb, So He gently closed God looked around your weary lids ... His garden, And whispered, And found an empty “Peace Be Thine.” space. You will always live in He looked down upon my heart, Big Sister. the earth, Loving you, And saw your tired Doris, Brandy, Grayce, DuPont family - Back left, Terry, Lloyd, Ronald, Larry and Dwight. Front left, Dorthy, Gail, Audrey (par- Shelby and Kristyn tially standing), Agnes (mother) and Evelyn. face. Win Awenen Nisitotung • June 11, 2010 Anishinaabemowin 27 Ode’iminigiizis Mazina’igan Biidaasigekwe Odibaajimowinens Aaniin Abinoojiinyag Bumblebee. Angeline Williams: from “The Dog’s Children” miinawaa Weniijaanisijig! Oshkagoojin wa’aw giizis! Hey kids and parents! It is a new month! O’ow ige gaa-tibaajimod: was when I last saw gold.) This she also told: Gii-baatiinad aapiji. Amy McCoy indizhi-wiini- Mii azhigwa ji-mikaman e (Ther was a lot of it.) goo. ode’iminan! Zhaazhayi gii-baatiino Bezhig ningichi-nimishoomis ozhaawazhooniyaa; noongo gaa niibiwa ogii-ayaan. My given name is Amy Now is the time you can awiya. (One of my great-grandfa- McCoy. find strawberries! (In the old time there was thers had a lot of it.) much gold coin; now there is Gii-giikiishkaa i’iw Miskwaanakwadookwe dash Mii iw wenji-izhinikaazod none.) ozhaawazhooniyaa aanind. indizhinikaaz. “Ode’iminigiizis” noongom Mii eta iw aabitawaabik gey- (Some of that was in gold But my name is a’aw giizis omaa Bawating. aabi wayaanajiinak. bars.) Miskwaanakwadookwe. That’s why it’s called (Now only that alloy is plen- Gii-diba’amawaa gii-wiidoo- the Strawberry Moon tiful.) kaazod gii-maajii’indwaa Angeline Williams Aamoo indigoo gaye. now here in Sault Ste. Gii-midaaso-biboonagiziyaan omaamiig. They also call me Marie. mii ashkwaach gii-waaban- (He was given it in payment Look for more of Angeline damaan ozhaawazhooniyaa. when he helped in the removal Williams’ story when it will be (When I was 10 years old of the Maumees.) the Blueberry Moon. Nashke, yo’ow! See, this! Ode’iminan Ezhinitaawigid Strawberry Stages

Ezhinitaawigid ode’imin Stages of a Strawberry

Netamising Stage One Ode’imini-gitigaan maajii-aniibi- A Strawberry plant ishiiwan. Gaawiin ayaasinoon ed- begins as plain leaves. itegin igaye waabigoniin mashi. There are no berries or flowers yet. Eni-niizhoosing Ode’imini-gitigaan maajii-baas- Stage Two hki-waabigoniisiwan. A Strawberry plant begins to have small Eni-nisoosing flowers that bloom. Waabigoniin ani-michaawan miinawaa miziwe bakibagish- Stage Three kaawan. Naanan ayaawan The flowers get bigger waabishkaagin aniibiishan and open up all their miinawaa ozaawaawan naweyi’ii. leaves. There are five Color white leaves with a yel- Eni-niiyoosing low center. Waabigooniing onji these ozhi’oomagadoon egaasaa- Stage Four gin oshkibagong enaandegin pictures! The flowers turn into ode’iminan. small green strawber- ries. Can you see where Eni-naanosing the flower used to be? Gaa-agaasaagin oshkibagong enaandegin ode’iminan ani- Stage Five maajii miskodatewan, mii-wenji The small green straw- gikendaman ani-aditegin. berries begin to turn red, which means that they Eni-nigodwaasoosingin are beginning to ripen. Zhigo ode’iminan ani-gichi miskwaagin, mii’iw ozhi’ayaagin Stage Six ji-miijigaadegin. Once the strawberries are very red, they are Gidaa-gikendaan na apii bemi- ready to eat! gingin ono ode’iminan omaa mazinaakizoning? Ojibwemowin Pronunciation Key Ataadidaa! Short vowels (are Use the new word list from Angeline Williams’ story for the following hidden words: said short, or quick) G Y T G P Z K S E N aapiji...... really, very /a/ = “uh” like u in up As you read a word, /i/ = “ih” like i in sit look for syllables with A Z H A A Z H A Y I eta...... only /o/= “oh” like o in consonant+vowel or A E T A E F W W W U gaa awiya...no one wrote consonant+vowel+ geyaabi.....still, yet Long Vowels (must consonant combina- A H A O G N O O N A say twice as long, or tions. W K B B U W I N G A iw...... that niibiwa...... a lot just longer) I L N Q P P I Q M P /aa/ = “ah” like a in For example: n...... today, father Babaa (About, Y I H B A P I P Z I nowadays /ii/ = “ee” like ee in around, here and there) A V N P L V D P W J zhaazhayi...long ago keep Ba + baa /oo/ = “oo” like o in (Buh + Bah) G E Y A A B I T O I nope L N I I B I W A O K /e/= “eh” like eh in get 28 Natural Resources June 11, 2010 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Crews survey Chippewa and Mackinac County streams to find sea lampreys From June 8-17, A U.S. Fish several years. Failure to detect Agency and Health Canada and in 2003 concluded that preys and sea lamprey control and Wildlife Service assess- and eliminate larvae allows Pest Management Regulatory Bayluscide poses no unreason- is available online at www.glfc. ment crew will conduct sea the lampreys to transform into Agency. This lampricide is able risk to the general popu- org. lamprey surveys in Chippewa parasitic adults and kill Great specially formulated onto sand lation and the environment and Mackinac counties in Lakes fish. Sea lampreys attach granules and covered with when applied at concentrations UPDATE: USFWS per- the Charlotte, Gogomain and to fish with a suction cup a time-release coating. The necessary to detect larval sea sonnel will apply lampri- Munuscong rivers, according to mouth, rasp a hole though the formulation is sprayed over a lampreys. Applications are cides to sections of the a USFWS release. The crews fish’s scales and skin to feed measured surface area of water conducted in accordance with Pine River in Chippewa will estimate the abundance of on blood and body fluids. where it sinks to the bottom, state permits, according to the and Mackinac counties. lampreys to determine the need Fishery biologists and tech- rapidly dissolves, and causes release. Applications will be con- for sea lamprey control. nicians conduct surveys for sea the larval sea lampreys to leave The sea lamprey control ducted on or about June A first step in the control lamprey larvae in hundreds of their burrows and swim to the program is formulated and 22-July 1 in accordance of sea lampreys is to survey Great Lakes streams each year. surface where they are col- implemented by the Great with state of Michigan streams tributary to the Great Most surveys are conducted lected. Lakes Fishery Commission in permits and will be com- plete in about six days. Lakes to determine the pres- by electrofishing, but in deep According to the release, partnership with the USFWS, Application dates are ten- ence of lamprey larvae, which waters crews use Bayluscide the EPA and Health Canada Department of Fisheries and tative and may be changed hatch from eggs laid by adult 3.2 percent Granular Sea Pest Management Regulatory Oceans Canada, U.S. Army based upon local weather lampreys in gravel nests, and Lamprey Larvicide, a lam- Agency have reviewed human Corps of Engineers and U.S. or stream conditions near drift into silty bottom areas pricide approved by the U.S. health and environmental Geological Survey. the time of treatment. where they burrow and live for Environmental Protection safety data for the lampricides, Information about sea lam- Water Conservation, protecting our natural resources gift for granted. It is indeed a heating. I have two of them, and I love diameter of your pipe, to see if sacred blessing and a miracle. That’s just the first of a few the convenience of having water you have 3/4-inch piping or 1/2- We are blessed with an “embar- small investments you can make at the right temperature close at inch piping. To secure the insu- rassment of riches,” but the that will pay back in short order hand when I need to water the lation to the pipe, use duct tape, greatest embarrassment would if you’re paying a water bill. garden. It’s worth the little bit and tape them together where be to waste it. Here are a few more: of effort when autumn arrives, two of these sleeves meet. Also, we can take charge of About 40 percent of the to drain and store the barrel. A few simple habits will our water bill, too, when we water used in our homes goes Water your garden in the save water and save you money, are careful not to waste. Water down the toilet. Unless you’re morning or evening rather than without any investment at all. may be a gift freely given by using a composting toilet or in the heat of the day when It may sound obvious, but Mother Earth, but the pipes biffy, check to see what size the most of the water will evapo- don’t use the toilet to dispose of and pumps that bring it to our tank is in your “water closet.” rate. Use (invest in) a soaker used tissues, cigarette butts, etc. homes, the testing to ensure it’s Older models could use up to hose instead of a sprinkler, and They’re not too kind to your safe to drink, and the programs 20 gallons per flush. This is set a timer so you don’t forget septic system or the municipal to make sure no one pollutes it, extreme overkill, just to wash to turn the tap off after an hour. sanitary system, for one thing, upstream from us, are not free. away a few ounces of essen- Going to bed at night or head- and also they use water unnec- By Kathie Brosemer, Whether we pay a water bill, tially sterile liquid. The newest ing out to work in the morning essarily – trash should just go Environment Program pay to maintain a well, or some- models available now work just leaving the water running is not into the trash. Manager one else is paying for those as well and are down to 1.6 a good idea. Wash cars, boats, other Water, water, everywhere. costs on our behalf, it’s not free. gallons, some with a dual-flush Water pipe insulation (pipe vehicles using a bucket and We who live surrounded by Let’s make sure to keep the mode for those times when wrap) is the best investment you rags, just using the hose to wet water, in the three big lakes costs low by being careful with you might need a little extra can make. Polyethylene pipe the vehicle down before and that surround Michigan, in how we use water. push. They are more compact, sleeves are so cheap it’s a no- rinse it off after, not running it numerous smaller lakes and Fortunately, there are easy of course, which means you’ll brainer — for just pennies, you continuously while scrubbing. streams and tributary rivers, ways to take care of this won- have a little more room to move keep your hot water in the pipes Use a broom to clean sidewalks in the wetlands that bless us derful gift, and it doesn’t mean around in the smallest room in hot, cold water cold. You’ll and driveways, not the garden with waterfowl and medicinal going without any of the lovely the house. And the best news? run far less water through your hose. And keep cold water in a plants, are truly blessed with things you enjoy from using The price has come way down pipes when you have them pitcher in the refrigerator, rather this life-giving gift. Unlike so water. Low-flow high-pressure in recent years, also. Watch for wrapped with these little tubes. than letting the water run into many unfortunate souls in other showerheads, for instance, give sales, it might surprise you how Install according to directions the sink to wait for a cooler parts of the world, we can drink you just as great a shower as little you’ll have to spend. on the packaging. drink. freely of the gift of clean water; older models that use much If you don’t have a rainbar- Choose a pipe sleeve that is Try some of these things and indeed we have so much we more water. They’re easy to rel yet, definitely look into at least about 3/4-inch thick or see if they don’t make a dent can swim in it and float on it in replace (even I could do it!), getting one. You can use soft, R-4. You should match the pipe in your water bill. Let’s all do boats! How miraculous it must inexpensive and will save you warm water for your garden and sleeves with the pipe’s outside what we can to take good care seem to others. money twice – first for the houseplants, saving water and diameter to get a snug fit. So, of this precious gift we’ve been But we must not take this water bill, second for water also being kinder to your plants. before buying, measure the blessed with. DNRE initiates lake trout hooking-mortality Largest gathering of trappers study, offers rewards for tag returns in the U.P. at convention Fishermen on the Great ESCANABA – On July and Canada; free fishing for Lakes who turn in tags from 16 and 17, an estimated the kids at the Pocket Park lake trout they catch will 1,500 or more trappers and (with prizes for the biggest receive a $10 reward from the other outdoorsmen will fish); special raffles; mini- Michigan DNRE. gather in the Ruth Butler raffles and more. DNRE fisheries biologists Building at the Upper Admission is $2 each day from the Marquette and Alpena Peninsula Fairgrounds for adults, with everyone Fisheries Research Stations in Escanaba for the U.P. 16 and under admitted free. desired management outcome. “Obviously, we need the anglers are beginning a new hooking- Trappers Association’s This event is open to the The lake trout will be tagged to help collect data.” mortality study on lake trout in Annual Convention. public and runs from 8 a.m. with green spaghetti tags near Although the fish in the Lake Huron and Lake Superior. This is the UP’s largest till 5-6 p.m., both days. the dorsal fins. Anglers who study are being released in spe- Biologists have reached an trapping event with over 20 For more information on turn in tags from fish they catch cific areas, lake trout can roam agreement with a number of nationally-known trapping the event, or to display your will receive a $10 reward from and could turn up anywhere in veteran Lake Superior anglers supply dealers; representa- wares before hundreds of the DNRE. Anglers who release the Great Lakes. from Marquette, and Lake tives from North America’s outdoorsmen and outdoors- the fish should remove the tag Information on the tag Huron anglers from Alpena to two premier wild fur auc- women, please contact Bob to claim the reward and find out includes a phone number to call Harrisville, to tag all lake trout tions (North American Fur Steinmetz at (906) 786- where and when the fish was to report the tag. Anglers can they release. Auction and Fur Harvesters 6265. You can also visit tagged. also report tags at any DNRE The five-year study will Auction); “how-to” dem- the UPTA website at www. “We’re trying to find out if service center. attempt to determine hooking- onstrations by top-notch uptrappers.com and look our management strategies have For more information on mortality rates of lake trout trappers, fur handlers, and in the Alerts/News section us going in the right direction,” tagged fish, visit the DNRE to help evaluate whether cer- said DNRE fisheries biologist website at www.michigan.gov/ fur graders from Wisconsin, for more information on the tain size limits are having the Shawn Sitar from Marquette. dnrfishing. Minnesota, the great U.P. convention. Win Awenen Nisitotung • June 11, 2010 Natural Resources & News 29 Announces new office of International and Tribal EPA builds stronger tribal partnerships Affairs By Brenda Austin order 13175, which mandates grants – a 13 percent increase are working hard to be able WASHINGTON, D.C. increased transparency and over 2010 budget levels. to address that. Working with — The U.S. Environmental accountability in the consulta- According to Dave Ryan, tribal governments is a priority Protection Agency (EPA), work- tion process with tribal com- EPA press officer, the EPA’s FY for Administrator Jackson. She ing to strengthen tribal partner- munities,” DePass said. “A pri- 2011 President’s budget is being has put the talents of her top ships, has brought together ority of this office for the next analyzed by Congressional political team on these issues; EPA’s international and tribal several months is to be able to Appropriations staff. “We the assistant administrators for programs under one umbrella reach out to tribal governments believe that in late May the all the media grant programs organization called the Office and present our consultation subcommittee may mark up the have been focusing on what of International & Tribal Affairs plan, highlighting more clearly President’s request,” Ryan said. we can do to strengthen our (OITA). issues such as permitting and If the budget makes it engagements in tribal communi- The restructuring was initiat- rule making.” through Congress, DePass said ties. We want to strengthen the ed, according to OITA Assistant DePass said the OITA will the OITA will be working on communication between our Administrator Michelle DePass, be a one-stop resource in terms a plan for implementation and partners, tribal governments and to reconsider the location of the Michelle DePass, OITA Assistant of the multi-media tribal grant distribution of the funds. She this office; we are prioritizing American Indian Environmental Administrator program. “In the President’s said the grant is called a multi- this and walking in one step.” Office and provide an increased Lisa P. Jackson, after consulta- budget for 2011, we have media grant because it includes For more information, visit opportunity for the OITA and tion with the National Tribal requested resources for tribes such things as air and water U.S. EPA American Indian tribes to work together govern- Caucus and EPA leadership in the amount of $30 million programs that tribal govern- Tribal Portal at www.epa.gov/ ment to government. “This in July 2009, announced the to address their environmental ments have jurisdiction over. tribal. The OITA can also be office is very used to working AIEO would move from the needs,” she said. DePass said the two offices contacted by calling (202) 564- with other governments, other Office of Water to the Office Another $2.9 million is have come together adminis- 6600. sovereign relationships, because of International Affairs and proposed to create new staff tratively and are now work- “It is important for tribe’s to we were formerly the Office of would be renamed to reflect the positions and other support for ing on priorities. “Tribes and use the Tribal Portal online as International Affairs,” DePass change. the multi-media grant program tribal lands face disproportion- a resource to continue to bring said. “In November, President with an additional $8.5 million ate environmental and public good ideas and important issues U.S. EPA Administrator Obama signed executive for General Assistance Program health concerns,” she said. “We to us,” DePass said. “Window farms” provide fresh food and cleaner air By Rick Smith and healthful supplemental pro- cut, clear plastic bottles contain- another marvelous Hydroponics is the ancient duce. This recent agricultural ing plants in net cups, tubing aspect of win- science of growing plants using movement usually employs the and a simple gravity reservoir dow farms is that water to convey necessary nutri- practice of hydroponics to grow system. The reservoirs may be every detail in the ents instead of soil. Hydroponic vegetables. constructed from 1-gallon plas- design, build and vegetables, most notably lettuce Enthusiasts describe window tic jugs or any other suitable, operation is strictly and tomatoes, have become farming as vertical, low-energy, currently unemployed device according to an available in many grocery stores high-yield gardens on the inside on hand. Some gardeners also individual farmer’s and farmers’ markets for years. of windows exposed to sunlight. equip the reservoirs with elec- wishes. Lately, a growing number of The farms incorporate giving tric air pumps, lights or both. Some folks have folks who don’t have space for another use for some discard Besides the green ethos asso- window farms as growing traditional vegetable items such as plastic bottles. ciated with window gardens, trim around their gardens are turning to “window The basic set up consists of col- what with recycling materials windows while farms” to grow their own tasty umns of upside-down specially bound for trash bins and all, others fill the whole window with columns of From the Kitchen of Bob Flowers plants. Some grow vegetables, others grow flowers and still others special- ize in certain spe- Whitefish Chowder cific plants such as peppers, petunias I made this chowder using sliced Next, make the roux and Photo by Gabriel Willow freshly caught and cleaned 4 whitefish fillets thicken the broth into a silky or herbs. Above is one of many variations whitefish. But you can use any salt smooth sauce. Add the butter to National Public Radio (NPR) of a window farm. Note the use firm-fleshed, mild fish or sea- pepper a heavy frying pan over medi- calls window farms “do-it-your- of PVC pipes or tubing for the food that you want. Scallops, 2 tbs. Old Bay Seasoning um heat. Let melt completely. self veggie ventures” in a report gravity reservoir system at the crab, lobster, shrimp and sea 1 bay leaf Add the flour and stir to make about the growing practice top and bottm of the window, bass are some other choices. The fish stock (also called a paste. Let this mixture (called among denizens in New York below, an individual planter in There are three parts to a broth by many) can sometimes a roux) cook in the pan until it City and a website, www.win the window. good chowder — the sauce, be purchased in the ethnic food just begins to brown. dowfarms.org, supporting the the flavors and the texture. The aisle of your favorite grocery Slowly ladle in some of the cause worldwide. The website sauce is called a veloute, which store. If you can’t find fish stock into the pan while stirring went online last year and there is a French name for a white stock in the supermarket, it’s with a wooden spoon. The thin are now 4,000 registered users sauce flavored with a broth, easy to make, though kind of paste will become very thick. on the site, according to NPR. usually veal, fish or fowl. nasty to look at if you haven’t Add more broth, a little at a However, the website is The broth for this recipe is grown up with such things. time, while stirring continu- undergoing reconstruction at made with the heads and skel- You will need the spine, skins, ously. this time for expansion and etons of the fish. So, you will and heads from several cleaned Complete this process until improvement, so clicking on either need to find a bottled whitefish (or whatever type you have a creamy sauce. This some features may produce fish broth (in French, this is of fish you are using for your is called a veloute. (If you had blank pages. In spite of that, Poisson sauce and can be found stew). Place these into two thinned the roux with milk, visitors are invited to participate in most grocery stores) or make quarts of water, with two table- and added a touch of nutmeg, in the “Windowfarming” project your own using the skeletons spoons of salt, cover and bring it would have been called a described as “a mass collabo- and heads of the cleaned fish. to a boil. Turn the heat down béchamel sauce.) ration of ordinary citizens to Finally, various seasonings to simmer and let cook for an Next, transfer the Veloute solve environmental problems and vegetables are cooked into hour or two. to the remaining broth and stir through shared research, experi- the sauce until tender. They When the hour has passed, until combined. 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June 11, 2010 • Win Awenen Nisitotung ROBERT D. BOOTH Paul made his home in nephews and many aunts and Rose City, Mich., passed away RAYMOND SMOLINSKI III Robert Douglas Booth, 54, Petoskey for the last 10 years. uncles and cousins. He also had April 29, Raymond Smolinski III “RJ” of Pontiac, He was a proud member of the many immediate friends that 2010, at his of Kinross passed away unex- Mich., Little Traverse Bay Band of he saw every day. He loved home, sur- pectedly on May 8, 2010. “RJ” passed away Odawa Indians and worked for and took care of everyone he rounded by was born in Sault Ste. Marie, April 6, the casino as a senior opera- knew. Ron loved fishing, hunt- his family Michigan July 3, 1983, to 2010. He tions manager for the past eight ing, playing sports, watching and loved Raymond and Barbara (Myers) was born years. Michigan football and basket- ones. He Smolinski. July 25, Paul is survived by his faith- ball. He was a true U of M fan. was born RJ loved to be with his 1955, in ful companion Raja “Church,” Funeral services were held in Pontiac, son, Ethan, his family, and his Pontiac, his cat; siblings, David Eames June 1 at the St. Ignace United Mich., on friends. He was always a car- the son of Seattle, Wash., Mary Eames Methodist Church with Pastor March 7, ing and giving person that put of Robert of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., Dan Williams officiating. 1933, to the late Elmer and other people before him, from a T. and Barbara A. (Morrow) Linda Cook of Kincheloe, He was buried in Wequayoc Edith (Matteson) Lewis. shoulder to getting work done. Booth. Mich., Pricilla Eames (Lloyd Cemetery in St. Ignace Twp. Tony attended Pontiac He was loved by everyone he He is survived by his twin Peacock) of Hessel, Mich., Dodson Funeral Home assisted Central High School in Pontiac came in contact with; he also daughters, Trisha Booth and Philip (Wendy) Eames of the family with arrangements. and later served his country in loved to be outdoors, fishing, Melissa Booth; sisters, Pamela Grand Rapids, Mich., Jane the U.S. Navy. He was a proud camping, cooking, biking, and Arnold (Fred) and Linda Eames Cadreau, of Sault Ste. TERRY LEE MASTAW member of the Sault Ste. Marie working on cars. Marie Booth; uncle, Raymond Marie; and very special nieces, Terry Lee Mastaw, 57, of Tribe of Chippewa Indians. He Surviving RJ are his son, Marrow; aunt, Carol Sue (Mike) Kim, Kelly and Karen Eames St. Louis, loved being in the woods, hunt- Ethan, of Sault Ste. Marie, Verhelle; nephew, Andrew of Seattle, Lisa and Angela passed ing, fishing, camping and teach- Ont.; girlfriend, Twyla M. Fike; Arnold; and nieces Rebecca Cadreau of Sault Ste. Marie, away April ing his family to carry on these parents, Raymond and Barbara Arnold and Stephanie Dunn. Teresa Teeple-LaBranch of 25, 2010, traditions. Smolinski of Kinross; grandfa- Rudyard; nephew, James Cook at Gratiot Tony is survived by his ther, Peter Myers, of Pardise; DELORES E. BOWERS of Sault Ste. Marie.; and great Medical wife, Joy Ann (Allard) Lewis, sisters, Melissa (Bruce) Glaser Delores E. Bowers, 71, of nieces and a great nephew. Center in whom he married on May 11, and Michelle Smolinski both Dorr, passed away Jan. 25, Paul was preceded in death Alma. 1962, at St. Vincent DePaul of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.; and 2010. She was preceded in by his parents. He was greatly Terry Catholic Church in Pontiac; many aunts, uncles, neices, death by her husband, Paul. loved by his family and circle was born eight children, Laura (Todd) nephews and cousins. She is survived by her chil- of friends in Petoskey who will Dec. 21, 1952, in Alma, the son Williams of Kincheloe, Mich., He is preceded in death dren, Mike Bowers, Earl (Myra) miss him dearly, with special of Floyd and Gloria (Deline) Tony Thompson of Kincheloe, by grandparents, William Bowers, Nancy (Jim) Howard, appreciation for Dennis and Mastaw. He was a 1969 Winonah (David) Scruggs of and Dortha Earle, Raymond Julie (Bill) Harrelson, Sandra Julie Shananaquet. graduate of Breckenridge High Arizona, Chris (Christine) Smolinski, and Joyce Myers. (Kevin Ogren) Nemets, Debra Our brother’s life was cel- School. Terry owned and oper- Lewis of Sault Ste. Marie, Funeral services were held (Ed) Dunklee, Joe Bowers, Neal ebrated at his home in Petoskey. ated Alma A&T Towing and Rochelle (Shawn) Coak of May 12, 2010, at Hovie Funeral J. (Jamee) Bowers; brother, Traditional ceremonies were Auto Repair in Alma for 30 Kincheloe, Joy VanWormer Home with Chaplain Charles Paul Leask; sisters, Lillian, held May 19 with Father John years before his son took over of Sault Ste. Marie, Kevin Koenemann officiating. Burial Nancy Volpe; 35 grandchildren Haskell and J. D. Gibson offi- operations. Terry also worked as (Jennifer) Lewis of Whitemore, is in Pine Grove Cemetery. In and 25 great-grandchildren. ciating, followed by a feast. a journeyman electrician for the Mich., and George Lewis lieu of flowers memorials may Funeral services took place Arrangements were handled by City of St. Louis for 12 years Jr. of Sault Ste. Marie; 32 be left in care of RJs family. Jan. 29, 2010, at the Church of the Charles G. Parks Funeral and owned a video store and grandchildren, Chris, Atisha, Ray will be greatly missed. Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, Home in Petoskey. meat market. He was a member Alex, Leah, Brooke, Makisha, Bishop Garth Aamodt officiat- of the St. Louis Moose Lodge Deidra, Rachel, Anthony, Tim, FREDERICK C. STEPHENS ing. RONALD B. COLEGROVE and Sault Tribe. Terry enjoyed Samantha, Nicole, Chenoa, Frederick C. “Fred” Ronald B. Colegrove, bowling, Tigers baseball, motor- Kevin, Ashley, Sierra, Brandon, Stephens, 80, of Goshen, Ind., EDWARD A. CAUSLEY 48, of St. cycles and, most importantly, Sara, Jeffrey, Michael, Austin, died May 7 in Edward A. Causley of Sault Ignace, died time with his family. Cheyenne, Chantel, David, the Riverside Ste. Marie, unexpect- He is survived by his chil- George, Audrey, Shane, T.J., Village Mich., edly May dren, Steven Lee (Lorraine) Kate, Evangelina, Billy and Health and passed 19 at War Mastaw of St. Louis, Teresa Devin; 27 great grandchil- Rehabilitation away May Memorial (Frank) Reynolds of Athens, dren; a sister, May Machin Center, where 22, 2010, Hospital ER. Ga., Rachael (Bill) Rose of of Ortonville, Mich., and a he had been in Hiland He was born Elwell, Christopher Tinson of brother, Charles (Linda) Lewis ill for several Cottage in in St. Ignace Riverdale, Ethan (Rachele) of Dexter, Mo.; and an uncle, years. Petoskey. on March Tinson of Porter, Travis Victor Matteson of Pontiac. He was He was 10, 1962, Mitchell of St. Louis, Bethany Tony is also survived by many born Nov. 15, 1929, to the late born April to Louis and Phyllis (Moses) Tinson of Riverdale, Gage brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, Colan and Violet (Weston) 24, 1928, on Sugar Island. Colegrove. Godfrey of St. Louis and nieces and nephews whom he Stephens in Salamanca, N.Y. He enjoyed singing, guitar, the He graduated from LaSalle Jacob Mitchell of St. Louis; 10 loved dearly. and was raised in Sault Ste. casino, cats, cowboys and Ellie High School and excelled in grandchildren, Jessica (Shawn), Tony was preceded in death Marie, Mich. He graduated high May. football, basketball and track. Nichoel (Shane), Logan, by his parents; a daughter, Anna school in Sault Ste. Marie and Edward is survived by his He has been in construction Zachary, Hunter, Elleigh, Maria Lewis; a sister, Beverly entered the Air Force and was son Robert Edward (Renee) work all his working life, for Morgan, Troy, Ryan and Emma; Davis; and a grandson, Kelly a crew member on a KC97 that Causley; daughters Sheila Manthei 18 years, M & M five great grandchildren, Williams. air re-fueled the B47 Bomber in May Causley and Cheryl Ann five years and Maverick for Landon, Trenton, Kerigan, Traditional funeral ser- the Korean War. (James) Grahek; special friend the past five years. He was a Mason and Caleb. He is also vices were held May 3 at the He married Beverly J. of the family, Gary Kempf; journeyman pipe fitter, work- survived by his mother, Gloria Niigaanagiizhik Building with Oakley May 2, 1953, in Durand, grandchildren, Kerstyn Kreps ing mostly on water and sewer Beard of Porter Township; Brother John Hascall officiat- Ill. She survives along with and Allison and Meghan line constructions. He belonged three brothers, Michael Mastaw ing. Burial was at Maple Hill one son, Perry W. Stephens, Grahek; and great-grandchild, to the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of of Charlevoix, Jim Mastaw Cemetery on Sugar Island. both of Goshen. He is also sur- Presley Lennon Grahek. Chippewa Indians. of Atlanta, Ga., and Dennis In lieu of flowers, memorials vived by brothers Conrad (Jo), He was preceded in death He is survived be his wife, Mastaw; a sister, Julie Kirby may be left to help with funeral Appleton, Wis., Terry (Iris), by his loving wife, Donna K. Lisa (Huffman) Colegrove; two of Porter Township; and com- expenses. Arrangements were Osceola, and Michael (Sandra) Causley; two sisters and six sons, Ronald Jr. of St. Ignace panion, Arlene Mitchell of St. handled by C.S. Mulder Funeral Stephens, Berrien Springs, brothers; and parents, Edward and Aaron Colegrove of St. Louis; and the children’s moth- Home and Cremation Services. Mich.; a sister, Kathleen (Ollie) Sr. and Mary. Ignace; two daughters, Katie ers, Nancy, Sue and Jodie. Condolences may be left online Gunter, Edwardsburg, Mich.; Funeral services took place Colegrove of Holland, and He was preceded in death by at www.csmulder.com. and two grandchildren, Aleesia May 26 at the Sault Tribe Elizabeth (Lizzy) Colegrove at his father, Floyd Mastaw. Alexander and Justin Alexander. Cultural Center with Brother home; step-daughters, Tiffany Funeral services were April Randolph Lee Willis Fred is preceded in death by John Hascall and Richard Davis of Cheboygan, Allysa 29, 2010, at Lux-Moody- Funeral and burial service his father and mother and one Lewis officiating. His final rest- Gravelle at home; brothers, Wolfel Funeral Home in will be held on July 3, 2010 at brother, Ronnie Stephens. ing place is Oaklawn Chapel Robert (Diane) of St. Ignace, Alma. Interment was in Porter 4:30 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery Fred was retired from main- Gardens. Memorial contribu- Gerald of St. Ignace; sisters, Township Cemetery. with tenance at Chore-Time Brock tions to the Hiland Cottage Mary Ann McCarthy (Mike) There will be a benefit for Brother in Milford. He was a former Hospice House in Petoskey of Flushing and Kay Marie Terry Mastaw on Sunday, June John member and elder of Beulah would be appreciated. Clark Brown of Honor; grandchildren, 13, 2 p.m., at the St. Louis Haskell Missionary Church. Bailey Newhouse Funeral Ellie and Sophie Colegrove; Moose Family Center, with officiating. Services were held May 11 Home assisted the family with his parents, Louis and Phyllis 50/50 raffles, auction and hog Food and at the Walley-Mills-Zimmerman arrangements. Colegrove of St. Ignace; father- roast for $5 per plate. All pro- beverages Funeral Home in in Elkhart, and mother-in-law, Jim and ceeds go to Terry’s partner in will be with Rev. Conrad Stephens, PAUL W. EAMES Betty Huffman of Hessel; and life, Arlene Mitchell, and his served fol- Fred’s brother, presiding. Burial Our brother, Paul W. Eames, grandmother, Betty Colegrove. children, Steve, Rachael, Teresa lowing the followed in the Sugar Grove went to be with our ancestors Ron was preceded in death and Gage. Contact Ford Essex service at Cemetery in Goshen. Memorial on May 15, 2010, from his by his grandfather, Ralph at (989) 330-3140. the Elder contributions may be given to home in Petoskey, Mich. Paul Colegrove Sr., and nephew, Services Beulah Missionary Church. was born Nov. 9, 1958, in Fort Louie Brown. GEORGE A. LEWIS SR. Division, Nokomis/Mishomis, Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Hood, Texas, the son of Paul W. Family was everything to George A. “Tony” Lewis 2076 Shunk Rd., Sault Ste. Funeral Home was entrusted and Anne E. (Boucher) Eames. Ron. He had 11 nieces and Sr., 77, of Sault Ste. Marie and Marie, Mich. with the arrangements. June 11, 2010 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Community Calendar 31 Sault Ste. Marie Newberry called that is open to the public, We have parties on Fridays voter registration policy to all Anishinaabemowin classes, Elderly Advisory Board an official announcement will and show off our moves in members. Once members regis- Thursdays, 6-8 p.m., at the meets on the fourth Monday of be released. Dance Dance Revolution tour- ter to vote, it is permanent un- Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial each month at 12:30 p.m. at the General meetings, special naments. less members change residency Building. tribal center. meetings and workshops are Board game lovers of all into or out of election units These Ojibwe language For questions, call (888) open to the public unless ages can enjoy a peaceful after- where living when originally classes begin with potluck 711-7356. otherwise noted as closed. To noon dueling in a fierce game registered. dinners and you are invited view approved resolutions, of Scrabble or other games to bring your favorite dish to Unit II Elderly Commit- please visit www.saulttribe.com every Saturday. Sawyer Village in Gwinn, and go to the board downloads Come visit for a good time share. tee meets on the fourth Friday Mich., is a Sault Tribe housing section. and to meet new people or old Instructor demonstrates of eachy month at 11 a.m. at enterprise. Housing units con- Meeting schedules are friends. Free drinks and snacks different stories and language Zellar’s Village Inn. sist of three and four bedroom published in the Sault Tribe are everyday. sheets are provided to those For questions, call (888) townhouse apartments, duplex- newspaper annually prior to the We’re waiting for you at in attendance for vocabulary 711-7356. es and single homes. start of yearly meeting cycles. 2428 Shunk Road next to the recognition. Rentals range from $350 Schedule information can be enrollment office. It’s a great time to eat, visit Manistique to $725 per month. The units acquired anytime at www. If you have any questions, and enjoy our culture. Unit IV Elderly Committee include ranges, refrigerators, saulttribe.com with a search for please call Jill King at 440- basements, garages, washer and Everyone is welcome. meets on the second Wednes- “board schedule” or by calling 4494. dryer hook-ups and most of Call (906) 635-6050 for day of each month after the (906) 635-6050. them have a dishwasher. more information. noon meal at the tribal center. For questions, call (888) Book your party at the Chi Flooring options are hard- Foster homes provided Mukwa Community Recreation wood or carpeting. Most pets Drumming, Mondays, 7-9 711-7356. by Sault Tribe members are Center. are accepted and we have p.m., at the Niigaanagiizhik needed for our young. We’re equipped to acco- month to month leases. Ceremonial Building. Naubinway Make a difference in the life modate skating parties, group Eagle Ridge Apartments, The drum is the heartbeat of Unit II Elderly Committee of a child, consider being a parties and birthday parties located in Marquette, consists the Anishinaabe people. meets on the last Wednesday foster parent. and we rent our hospitality of two buildings with eight Hear different songs and of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the Call Anishinaabek Com- room, basketball and volleyball two-bedroom apartments in styles of singing. It’s a great Naubinway Pavilion. For ques- munity and Family Services at courts. each building. These apart- time for family participation tions, call (888) 711-7356. 495-1232 or (800) 347-7137. Call (906) 635-7465. ments include all utilities and in singing and dancing or just are $575 per month with one- listening. Escanaba Sault Tribe Youth Education DeMawating Development year leases. For more information, call Unit IV Elderly Committee and Activities needs your help. Property Sales and Rentals We have eight experienced 635-6050. meets on the third Thursday of We are looking for volun- offers three and four bedroom team members who manage each month on the second floor teers to serve on our Parent duplexes for rent. Low move in Sawyer Village and Eagle Anishinaabemowin language of the Willow Creek Profes- Advisory Committee. costs only $200 for Sault Tribe Ridge. class, Thursdays, 12-1 p.m., at The committee is instrumen- sional Building, 3500 Luding- and Kewadin team members. Come make one of our 531 Ashmun Street. ton Street. Catered meal at 5:30 tal in developing programs for First three months of payroll houses your home. Call (906) No registration is necessary. p.m. followed by meeting. our children throughout the deducted rent will be increased 346-3919 to set up an appoint- Please bring your brown bag For questions, call (888) seven-county service area, cre- to cover cleaning and pet fees, ment today. lunch. 711-7356. ating policy and representing if applicable. Rent must be de- their communities to determine For more information, call ducted from pay to receive the Children must have at least where spending will be most low move-in cost benefit. 635-6050. Munising one biological parent who is a beneficial to the greatest num- Attention American Indians: Unit V Elderly Committee member of the Sault Ste. Marie ber of our youngsters. lease to purchase three bed- Unit I Elderly Committee meets at the tribal center at 4 Tribe of Chippewa Indians The committee is comprised room 1.5 bath duplexes avail- meets on the first Wednesday p.m. on the first Monday of before they can be enrolled as of volunteers from throughout able if qualified. of each month after the noon each month. full, bonifide members. our tribe’s service area and DeMawating is within one of meal at the Nokomis/Mishomis Dinners on the third Monday Simply submit a copy of meets once a month on the the Sault Tribe’s tax agreement Center, 2076 Shunk Road. of each month at 5:30 p.m. the child’s courthouse birth third Wednesday. areas and an equal opportunity For questions, call 635-4971 For questions, call (888) certificate or state copy, social We encourage all relatives of company. or (888) 711-7356. 711-7356. security number and current children or anyone interested in You do not need to be Amer- mailing address. You may mail their welfare to join us. ican Indian to rent a home. St. Ignace Unit V constituents meet, or fax this information to the All meetings are open to the For information on any of Anishinaabemowin language 6 p.m. at the tribal center on enrollment office, or drop it off public and we welcome your our properties, please contact classes, Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m., at the second Thursday of each in person. Please allow two to participation. the DeMawating office at 42 the McCann Center. month. three weeks for children’s tribal For more information, please Wood Lake, Kincheloe (906) Participants will enjoy a pot- For more information, call cards to arrive in the mail. luck dinner at 6 p.m. followed Shirley Petosky at 387-2101. call Youth Education and Ac- 495-2800. tivities at (906) 635-7010. by a language lesson at 7 p.m. Sault Tribe flags are avail- Everyone is welcome to Marquette Sault Tribe Traditional Sault Tribe Youth Educa- able for purchase by calling attend. Unit V Elderly Committee Medicine Program available tion and Activities in Sault Ste. 632-6398 or toll free (800) For more information, call meets on the first Thursday for appointments in Sault Ste. Marie offers many fun and Marie, Kinross, St. Ignace, 793-0660. 635-6050. of each month, 6 p.m. at the Desk flags (3x5 inches) are Holiday Inn. educational services to youth Hessel, Manistique, Marquette from kindergarten age to high and Munising health centers. $3, banners (18x24 inches) are Unit III Elderly Committee For questions, call (888) 711- school seniors. Bring semaa for an offering $30, parade flags (3x5 feet) meets on the second Friday of 7356. Computer lab, Monday to appointments with healers. are $50, pole flags (4x6 or 5x8 each month after the noon meal through Friday, 3:30-6:30 p.m., Traditional healing is holistic. feet) are $75 and $100. at the McCann Building. Notices and on Saturday, 11-4 p.m. Women on their moon cycle Add six percent sales tax For questions, call (888) General meetings of the Computers are available for should make appointments and $4.50 for shipping of first 711-7356. Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chip- use in a relaxed atmosphere before or after their cycles. item plus $1 for each additional

pewa Indians Board of Direc- with opportunities for social- For information, call Ted item. Unit III constituents meet tors typically take place on izing and other fun. Holappa 632-5204, Laura on the fourth Monday of each the first and third Tuesdays of Free tutoring is available Collins 632-0236 or Peggy Northern Hospitality in Sault month, 6 p.m., at the McCann each month. Open forums for daily for everyone. Young Hemenway 632-0220. Ste. Marie, Mich., is a Sault Center. members start about 5 p.m. and folks can learn how to animate Tribe enterprise at 827 Ashmun For more information, call meetings start around 6 p.m. objects, customize websites and Sault Tribe arts and crafts Street offering high quality fur- Keith Massaway at 643-6981 All Sault Ste. Marie meetings other exciting media projects exhibitions and sales are sched- niture and floor covering goods or Patrick Rickley at 440-5149. will be held at the Kewadin every Monday. uled for Thursdays, Fridays and services in the eastern Up- Casino and Convention Center, On Tuesdays, we can and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 7 per Peninsula. Hessel other locations are to be an- conduct science experiments p.m. in the Bawating Art Gal- Stop by or inquire by calling Anishinaabemowin classes, nounced. concentrating in school core lery at the Kewadin Casino and 635-4800. Mondays, 5-7 p.m., at the tribal Special meetings typically subject areas such as chemistry Convention Center in Sault Ste. center. take place on the second and and physics. Marie. The general mailing ad- For more information, call last Tuesdays of each month. We dabble in art on Wednes- The events feature handcraft- dress for the Sault Ste. Marie 635-6050. Special meetings may be called days, creating all sorts of ed gifts for all occasions. Tribe of Chippewa Indians is from time to time by the chair- masterpieces. Participating vendors must 523 Ashmun Street, Sault Ste. Unit II Elderly Committee person or by majority vote of On Thursdays, the local be Sault Tribe members. Marie, MI 49783. meets on the third Monday of the board of directors. Loca- tribal youth council works on For further information, call The general telephone num- each month after the noon meal tions, dates and times for meet- developing projects for our Elaine Young-Clement at 635- bers are 635-6050 or toll free at the tribal center. ings are subject to change. In community and gets some play 6050 or 322-3961. at (800) 793-0660, fax (906) Call (888) 711-7356. the event a special meeting is in as well. Sault Tribe extends an open 635-4969.