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Mskominike Giizis • Raspberry-Picking Moon August 5 • Vol. 32 No. 8 Tribes stock 730,000 walleye fingerlings SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – Multiple Michigan inland lakes along with Great Lakes waters and tributaries recently received an infusion of more than 730,000 walleye fingerlings raised under a program administered and funded by Indian tribes. The program was assisted by the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR). “We are very appreciative of this ongoing offer from the tribes to help assist the state in enhancing not only the important Great Lakes walleye fisheries in northern Michigan, but also our inland lakes that tra- ditionally have been a magnet for walleye anglers, like Brevort and North Manistique lakes,” said Jim Dexter, acting chief for the DNR’s Fisheries Division. The fingerlings were raised by the Inter-Tribal Fisheries and Assessment Program (ITFAP) based in Sault Ste. Marie. The program is administered by the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Pictured are the two-inch walleye fingerlings delivered to their new Photos by Brenda Austin Chippewa Indians and also home in the St. Marys River this June. Inter-Tribal Fisheries and ITFAP Fisheries Enhancement Manager Greg Wright scoops a few stray receives funding from the Bay Assessment Program stocked 730,000 walleye fingerlings this summer. fingerlings as the Sault Tribe’s walleye rearing ponds yield over 730,000 Mills Indian Community and the The finglerings went to sites on lakes Michigan, Superior and Huron of the 2-inch fish. Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and the St. Marys River with a surplus going to Brevort Lake, North DNR and ITFAP has been ongo- de Noc on an ad hoc basis. and Chippewa Indians. Sites wall- Manistique Lake and Millecoquins Lake. eye fingerlings were stocked: ing for several years. According to This year, ITFAP and DNR woman. “The Sault Tribe has Lakes stocking targets and, as part Grand Traverse Bay (132,000) ITFAP, the partnership is an exam- were able to develop a tentative many members who fish inland of an ongoing cooperative walleye Epoufette Bay (63,000) in Lake ple of how the tribes can contrib- stocking plan for surplus finger- lakes, such as Brevort Lake, under stocking partnership, were offered Michigan ute to the walleye fishery on lakes lings in advance of this walleye the Inland Consent Decree. The to the state for stocking in inland Brimley Bay (100,000) in Lake important to tribal members, while rearing season. “We are excited fingerlings will help boost future waters important to both the tribes Superior also benefiting non-tribal anglers. about the opportunity to broaden fishing opportunities for tribal and and the state. St. Martin Bay (55,500) in “We have built a success- our future walleye stocking efforts non-tribal fishers alike.” “As we reinitiate our walleye Lake Huron ful history of cooperative Great to include inland lakes or addi- DNR Fisheries Division staff stocking program, the assistance St. Marys River (324,000) Lakes walleye stocking through tional areas of the Great Lakes collected walleye eggs in April from the tribes couldn’t have Brevort Lake (22,000) in the mutual sharing of eggs, fry, such as Bay de Noc, in years from Little Bay de Noc, and come at a better time, since this Chippewa County fingerlings and technology,” said when we have excess fingerlings, provided some of those eggs to type of cooperative effort will North Manistique Lake ITFAP Director Tom Gorenflo. added Gorenflo. “These waters ITFAP for stocking back into Lake help us meet everyone’s goals and (18,000) and Millecoquins Lake In the past few years, ITFAP are important fishing areas for the Michigan or inland lake loca- objectives for healthier fisheries in (18,800) in Luce County has produced fingerlings in excess tribes, and the amount of surplus tions. ITFAP collected walleye Michigan,” Dexter said. “We were pleased to be able of its Great Lakes stocking targets, fingerlings we were able to pro- eggs from the St. Marys River Cooperative walleye rearing to provide surplus walleye fin- providing the surplus to DNR for vide this year should help boost for stocking in Lake Huron and and stocking work between the gerlings for stocking in inland stocking in inland waters and Bay those walleye populations.” the St. Marys River. The ITFAP- lakes again this year,” said Lana reared fingerlings that were Causley, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe stocked in inland lakes were in of Chippewa Indians vice chair-

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The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians’ language program had the third of 12 language immersion camps at the Mary Murray Culture camp in June. Irene Makadebin (above) from Sagamok First Nation in Ontario, Canada, was the main facilitator. She demonstrated to camp participants how to test a black ash tree Win Awenen Win Nisitotung Ashmun 531 St. Sault Marie Ste. MI 49783 for its suitability for basketry making. See more on page 16. 2 Notes and Notices August 5, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Fundraiser to support troops Cancer prevention exhibit Support our troops at a fundraiser scheduled at the Kewadin Sault Woodlands Room on Aug. 30, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Indian tacos and a beverage for $6. Orders to go available, call 630-7442 on the day of the event. comes to Sault Ste. Marie Proceeds to benefit equipment upgrade acquisitions for Staff Sgt. Shawn Menard and sniper team for coming deployment to Afghanistan. Any support will be appreciated. Tribal enrollment notice Do you need to enroll your minor child, under the age of 18? The membership rolls are only open to the minor biological children of full bona fide members. Parents who are Sault Tribe members need to fill out application forms available for downloading from the tribe’s website or by request from the Enrollment office. A copy of the courthouse birth certificate needs to be submitted with the application. The information can be mailed, faxed, emailed or dropped off in person to the Enrollment Department. There is no fee. Please allow one to two weeks for childs’ cards to arrive in the mail. Call 635-3396 or toll free at (800) 251-6597 with any questions or to update your address. Community Health presents Aug. 16, 1-2:30 p.m. — COPD and Traditional Foods, preservation presentation, Jeopardy game, prizes. B/P screening, spirometry testing and more. Food samples and snacks provided. Aug. 26, 2011, 12-l :30 p.m. — Heart Failure and Traditional Foods, preservation presentation, Jeopardy game, prizes. B/P screening and more. Lunch provided. Sept. 21, 12-1:30 p.m. — Hypertension and Traditional Foods, preservation presentation, Jeopardy game, prizes. B/P screening and more. Photo by Rick Smith Lunch provided. The much-larger-than-life Prevent Cancer Super Colon exhibit came to Sault Ste. Marie on July 26 and was open to the public for six hours next to the tribal health services facility on Ashmun Street. The exhibit is an Newberry family fair coming interactive educational tool for spreading the word that colorectal cancer is a major cause of death that can The Newberry Tribal Health Center and Sault Tribe Housing be prevented, treated and defeated. It came to the Sault through cooperative efforts of the Prevent Cancer Authority are co-sponsoring a health and safety fair, Exploring Health Foundation, the Inter Tribal Council of Michigan and Sault Tribe. The centerpiece of the exhibit is an inflatable and Safety- Hands on Learning through the Ages, to foster healthy representation of a colon that allows visitors a close-up, walk-through look at healthy tissue, non-malignant families and communities. Initially, this was to be a kids’ fair. However, colorectal diseases and tissues with varying stages of colorectal cancer. Visitors learn the risks and symptoms whatever efforts are made to educate children will be reinforced if they of the colorectal diseases as well as the importance of prevention, early detection and treatments. involve the whole family. And since our families are made up of different people from varied backgrounds — single and multi-parent, multi- generational, tribal and non-tribal — this will be a community event, open to the public. We will have learning experiences for everyone. Some organizations Tribe pays boat launch fees collaborating with us are the MSU extension office, STAY program, Newberry schools, LMAS District Health Department and YEA, just to name a few. And what is a fair without fantastic food, arts and crafts, games and prizes? Please join us Aug. 10, 3-7 p.m. on the grounds of Newberry Tribal Health Center for an afternoon of fun. This event will take place rain or shine, so please pray for a sunny day. Mary Murray Culture Camp events A young enviromentalist camp traditional knowledge about facilitated by the Sault Tribe corn, including the story of Environment Program is scheduled and how corn was given to the for Aug. 10-11 at the Mary Murray Anishinaabek. Culture Camp on Sugar Island. See a presentation on how to We will open those purple dry corn and all participants will triangular boxes hanging in ash take part in shucking the corn and trees and see what’s inside and learning the traditional process of learn about native and invasive turning dried corn in to hominy. plants and helping to protect our Anishinaabek elder George native species. Martin will facilitate the camp. Permission forms are available Registration forms are available by through the Cultural Department contacting Jackie Minton or Lori by contacting Jackie Minton or Gambardella, 635-6050 extension Lori Gambardella at 635-6050 26144. extension 26144, jminton@ Transportation is available. saulttribe.net or lgambardella@ Children aged 7 and under must be saulttribe.net. accompanied by an adult. Transportation is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A van will leave the Niigaaniihiizhik Photo by Brenda Austin Building at 8:45 a.m. Aug.10 and Newspaper Sault Tribe donated $15,000 in 2 percent funds to the city of Sault Ste. Marie to cover the cost of boat launch return at 12 p.m. Aug. 11. fees for local residents at all city boat launchs and the cost of dredging around the launch areas. Left to right, Children under age 7 must be City Manager Spencer Nebel, Unit I Director Cathy Abramson, Sault Mayor Tony Bosbous, Unit I Director Bernard accompanied by an adult. deadlines Bouschor, Parks and Recreation Director Dan Wyers and Unit I Director Debra Pine. A corn camp is slated for Below is the Win Awenen Aug. 26-27 at the camp. Learn Nisitotung production schedule for the rest of 2011. Win Awenen Win Awenen Nisitotung welcomes times a year. 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Representation on Oklahoma, for their exemplary representatives from the Tucson Administration (SAMHSA) the committee is drawn from the service and commitment to and the Oklahoma Indian Health recently announced changes in geographic regions served by the the behavioral health needs of Service regional areas. the membership of the SAMHSA Indian Health Service and from American Indians and Alaska Persons interested in requesting Tribal Technical Advisory two national American Indian and Natives. information on the nomination Committee. Two new members Alaska Native organizations. The departure of these members process and the committee should are being added to the committee SAMHSA also welcomes two opens up two vacancies on the contact Sheila Cooper, SAMHSA — Martha Interpreter-Baylish new alternate representatives to SAMHSA Tribal Technical senior advisor for tribal affairs of the San Carlos Apache Tribe the committee, Keith Massaway Advisory Committee and at (240) 276-2005 or at sheila. representing the Phoenix Area from the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of SAMHSA is seeking committee [email protected]. and Joe Garcia of the Ohkay Chippewa Indians for the Bemidji nominees. Nominees must Owingeh Pueblo representing the Area and Sherri Lee Williams Albuquerque Area. SAMHSA from the Lummi Tribe for the looks forward to working with Portland Area. these newest members who will SAMHSA expresses its Werner receives bring a wealth of information and gratitude to two departing experiences from Indian Country Keith Massaway, Unit III Director members of the committee to the committee. 2008 to enhance the government — Isidro Lopez from Tohono PHS promotion The committee was chartered in to government relationship by O’odham Nation and Gary By Brenda Austin The United States Public Health Service recently promoted Sault Tribe Medical Director Dr. JKL Bahweting PSA receives Rebecca Werner from her rank as commander to captain. She has been serving Sault Tribe members for the past 11 years as a family new superintendent physician, and has been our medi- By Rick Smith cal director for the past two. She Theresa Kallstrom began her still sees patients regularly at the new position as superintendent Sault Tribe Health Center in Sault of JKL Bawheting Public School Ste. Marie. Academy on July 1 and is excited Sault Tribe Health Division about working and living in the Director Bonnie Culfa said, “A eastern Upper Peninsula as well promotion to captain is one that as getting acquainted with folks in is based on leadership qualities the area. that Dr. Werner has demonstrated Kallstrom was born in Texas while working for Sault Tribe. She Dr. Rebecca Werner, USPHS but moved to Rockford, Ill., as was instrumental during our water judgments and decisions whenever a child where she was raised. damage crisis, with the month- the need arises. It is wonderful Along with raising a family of long relocation and set up to working with her in her capacity her own including eight children, another building near the casino, as the medical director, and more she earned a doctorate degree in which fully utilized our emergency importantly working with someone education from Northern Illinois operations plan. She has been a who is a caring, compassionate Photo by Rick Smith University in educational admin- JKL Bahweting Public School Academy Superintendent Theresa Kallstrom. leader in the Health Division and person who strives for excellence istration in 2010. She also holds can be relied upon to make sound in whatever she is doing.” a certificate of advanced study an assistant principal at a middle parents, the community, the board degree in educational admin- school for two years, then as an of education and all of our staff on istration from National Louis elementary school principal for what’s been done.” Elders’ powwow raffle winners University, a master’s in special one year and a middle school prin- She further indicated she has Prize winners for the July 3 Unit I elders powwow raffle: 50/50 draw- education from Rockford College cipal for the last seven years. She a desire to continue the school’s ing, Robert Anquilm; first place prize of $250, Emily Boker; second and a bachelor’s in political sci- also served a brief stint as the act- strong relationship with Sault place prizes of two-nights stay at Kewadin Casino and Hotel and dinner ence. She has attended numerous ing superintendent for the school Tribe as well as the school’s for two, David Gravelle; third and fourth place prizes of a men’s ribbon workshops and is trained in data district just prior to taking the post Anishinaabe cultural features. “I shirt, girl’s traditional dress and fan, Barbara Wilson; fifth place prize of analysis, differentiated instruc- in Sault Ste. Marie. see no reason, if we continue to Lisa Dietz painting, Al Thibodeau; and sixth place prize of a handmade tion, best practices and standards- “I think this is a great school work hard, why we can’t be the wooden breadbox, Pam Frazier. aligned instruction. and they’ve done a wonderful number one school in Michigan,” The new superintendent has 15 job with the kids in making sure she added. years of experience in academia their test scores are high and that Kallstrom is also an antiques in the Rockford School District. students are getting a wonder- dealer and, in her spare time, She taught special education in ful education, but there is always enjoys oil painting. She and her elementary and middle schools for room for improvement,” said husband look forward to buying five years before serving a year as Kallstrom. “So, what I would like a house and becoming part of the to do is continue to build with the community. Capriccioso takes home NAJA award WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rob Capriccioso, Washington, D.C., bureau chief for Indian Country Today, won two Native American Journalists Association awards in July, presented in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The awards were for best environmental story for his news item titled Snowy Relations On Sacred Site Development and a feature titled Obama Failed to Connect Through Native Media in Election Season. Capriccioso has received several NAJA awards since 2004. He is a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. NAJA is a binational organization supporting Native American professional journalists and students. See www.naja.com for more. Photo by Jena Capriccioso 4 August 5, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung State Senator Tom Casperson visits Sault Tribe By Jennifer Dale-Burton it as a waste. State Senator Tom Casperson “Not everything man does is (R-Escanaba) and the Sault Tribe evil,” he said. “Controlled manage- leadership came to a meeting of the ment can be good.” minds July 21 with fundamental Casperson thinks that humans agreement on sustainability. are part of the equation, and The state senator met with tribal resources are here to use, not just officials to get acquainted and find look at — if we do it right. “When common ground. The group saw we take timber for homes, we eye-to-eye on the concept of bal- make sure we do it wisely,” he ance, wise use of resources and said. “Timber is renewable, espe- protection of the resource from cially with wise management.” water diversions and exotic spe- The Kinross wood-to-etha- cies. They discussed treaty rights, nol plant planned by Frontier the treaty fishery, and began a Renewable Resources is not only a dialogue for information, education supply issue, but also a feasibility and cooperation, as well as alli- issue. “Look at corn. Are we doing ance. the same thing? It created problems “We have to stop just meeting, with other industries, so we need to and start doing,” Casperson said know more,” said Casperson. during his visit where he toured the The Kinross plant, and the JKL Bahweting School and tribal industry as a whole, is being health center, met over lunch and debated, said Casperson. Not only sat down for an interview with the the feasibility of the industry and tribe’s newspaper. the supply of hardwoods, but Casperson’s hometown is the standards being set to regu- Escanaba, where he grew up in late it. “Standards have been set, log trucking. He’s been appointed then changed to ‘raise the bar,’” VIP VISIT — State Senator to the standing committees of said Casperson. “How far should Tom Casperson of the 38th Transportation, Natural Resources, we raise the bar? I think we are District visited Sault Tribe on Environment and Great Lakes, approaching that point.” July 21 and toured the K-8 Outdoor Recreation and Tourism He added, “If we don’t balance JKL school and the Sault area and Reforms, Restructuring and this thing out, there will be no jobs. health center. Above, left to Reinventing. He chairs two com- So, we are debating standards right right, clinic operations manager mittees, Transportation along with now.” Joel Lumsden, Casperson, clinic Natural Resources, Environment Casperson filters out viewpoints coordinator Tony Abramson and Great Lakes. that oppose out of personal dislike Sr. and Dr. Styer talk about the In 2010, following a six-year rather than science. “In some cases, newly renovated space for dia- stint as state representative for I have a viewpoint — an industry I betes patients. Right, Casperson Delta, Menominee and Dickinson don’t like — so I just keep raising gets a computer lab lesson counties, Casperson made a suc- the standard,” he said. “We need from JKL curriculum direc- cessful bid for state senate seat to do it the right way — a safe but tor, Carolyn Dale. Below, left to for the 38th District, which covers not a continuous push for higher right, Abramson, Unit I Director the Upper Peninsula except for standards.” Bernard Bouschor, Casperson, Chippewa and Mackinac counties, That’s what Casperson is doing Lumsden and Unit I Director representing much of the tribe’s on the Reforms, Restructuring Debra-Ann Pine stop in the seven-county service area. and Reinventing Committee. health center lobby for a photo. He shares a passion for natural Senate Majority Leader Randy resources, education and jobs with Richardville formed the committee his Michigan peers, State Sen. after last November’s elections. Howard Walker and State Rep. Casperson said the committee is Frank Foster, and works with them about regulatory issues. on numerous issues, including “It will dictate how we move water quality and invasive species forward, reforming and restructur- like the Asian carp, state camping the government,” he said. “It grounds and the Michigan Indian will deal with a lot of environmen- Tuition Waiver. tal regulations.” Casperson’s Great Lakes Although Casperson is not that National Forests Conference in the versed in working with tribes, he is western U.P. on July 19 went well, “absolutely willing.” He believes he said. The conference focused the country has to live up to the on lack of timber harvest for the treaties, but it goes both ways. mills with about 120 in atten- “Regardless of the treaties we have dance. Casperson said Michigan’s to live together and respect each timber industry has sustainability, other,” he said. certification and supply issues. On the Michigan Indian Tuition He helped bring certification to Waiver, he has “no reason not to loggers, but it hasn’t helped sus- support it,” adding that he and Sen. tainability as it was meant to, he Howard Walker were meeting to said. A bigger issue is the national discuss “how we can come togeth- forest. Casperson said out of pri- er and speak in one voice on that.” vate, state and federal timber, the Although the senator has no national forest is holding on to its stance on Indian gaming, he thinks timber. that as long as we have it, both “A lot of people don’t think har- sides should be able to benefit from vest is good for the forest. If you it. But, he doesn’t see it happening do it right, it can be very healthy,” because gaming has to go through he said “Letting forests stagnate the local community. State representatives in tribe’s service area can be very unhealthy.” Casperson wants to work with Governor Dist. 38 State Sen. Tom Casperson The senator used the example of tribes on cormorants. There are Governor Rick Snyder P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI 48909-7536; an experimental forest he saw near 600,000 of them in the Great Lakes P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Michigan 48909; (517) 373-7840 Lake Tahoe. In one part of the for- and they each eat 1.5 pounds of (517) 373-3400 est there was selective harvest fol- fish daily. “You do the math,” he State House of Representatives lowed by a prescribed burn. When said, describing the devastation to Governor Snyder’s Dist. 107 Rep. Frank Foster Casperson saw it two years later not only the fisheries but also small Northern Michigan Office S-1486 House Office Building it was beautiful. In another part of islands for their rookeries. 1504 West Washington, Suite B, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, MI 48909; (517) 373-2629 the forest there was no activity at “This needs to be addressed,” he Marquette, MI 49855 all and when it was struck by light- said. “The cormorant is a migrato- (906) 228-2850 Dist. 108 Rep. Edward McBroom ening it burned so intensely the ry, protected bird, but our resources P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, MI 48933; (517) 373-0156 nutrients were even burned out of are valuable, too. Tribes and the Michigan Senate the ground. state could work together on it. Dist. 37 State Sen. Howard Walker Dist. 109 Rep. Steven Lindberg “It was rehabilitated and will “We should be forming more P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI 48909-7536 P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, MI 48909-7514; still need the next 20 years to alliances here than anything,” (517) 373-2413 (517) 373-0498 recover,” said Casperson, who saw Casperson said. August 5, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News 5 Bill would help prosecute violence against women By Rick Smith before President Barack Obama measure would close gaps in legal Involved officials made the domestic violence in their own White House advisors and an can sign it into law. jurisdiction so that, regardless announcement in anticipation of communities. She indicated tribal associate attorney general of the The proposed laws come in of whether or not suspects have an approaching reauthorization of courts now have the authority to U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) the wake of discussions and con- tribal affiliations, certain tribes the Violence Against Women Act. sentence Indian offenders for up recently announced proposed leg- sultations with officials of Indian would have criminal jurisdiction Additionally, tribal courts to three years for each offense islation to help American Indian tribes about the best approaches over domestic violence cases and would have full jurisdiction to if defendants are given proper tribes prosecute perpetrators of to curb violence against female be endowed with the resources issue and enforce protection legal protections, but still have no violent crimes upon women. The members of tribal communi- and authority to pursue cases of orders involving any person, authority over non-Indians even if proposal must acquire support ties. Tom Perrelli, DOJ associate violent crimes against women in Indians or others, and stronger living on reservations and married from the U.S. House and Senate attorney general, said the new their communities. sentencing guidelines for domes- to tribal members. tic violence ranging from one White House advisor on to 10 years of incarceration for Violence Against Women, Lynn Ethanol plant: more problems, no benefits assaulting women, depending on Rosenthal, said the proposal is the degree of severity endured by part of the commitment that spans To the editor: (Acuitas in Lansing) — so people gallons of water a day, and you surviving victims. the Obama administration to As everyone in the world tries of the Eastern U.P., beware. We’ve get to clean up the bad water. And “We believe that enacting combat violence against women to tighten their financial belts, and seen this movie before. when this little project shuts down reforms along these lines — deal- and places particular emphasis on Washington, D.C., tries to dig out If this project goes ahead, and — and it will — you get the trash. ing with tribal jurisdiction over addressing violence in the most of trillion dollar holes, we receive now that it has this grant it likely As I mentioned above, we’ve seen crimes of domestic violence, vulnerable communities. news that a hazy, crazy project in will, a couple of things will and this movie, under-capitalized own- tribal protection orders and A week before announc- Kinross just landed $59.5 million won’t happen. ers with all the right political con- amendments to the federal assault ing the proposed legislation, in free money. It will burn up millions of tons nections. statute — would significantly Perrelli testified before the The Frontier Renewable of trees and yet, after all the work, This refinery will be built by improve the safety of women in Senate Committee on Indian Resources “project” had already it will have created less energy out-of-state companies bringing in tribal communities and would Affairs at a hearing titled Native landed at least $20 million than it burned up in the process. their refinery specialists. We might allow federal and tribal law Women: Protecting, Shielding and in Michigan free money, and And thanks to local county offi- get a few quick jobs in the con- enforcement agencies to hold Safeguarding our Sisters, Mothers another $25 million grant in New cials, it will not contribute a thing struction, but likely this is more and Daughters. “Removing these York State, plus more millions to the local tax base. It gets a a motel owner’s dream than an more perpetrators of domestic legal roadblocks will improve in research and public relations 15-year, $40 million property tax- electrician’s. violence accountable for their public safety for women in tribal money. free pass, and another $20 million So, thank you to the lawmakers crimes,” said Perrelli. communities and allow federal That’s more than $100 million waiver in state taxes. Nothing for who supported this. Where can the Kimberly Teehee, White and tribal law enforcement and in free tax money for a project roads, schools, EMT, anybody. rest of us get in line? House senior policy advisor for prosecutors to hold many more promising 50 to 70 jobs (the proj- Every timber sale in the Eastern Pat Egan, Native American Affairs, said perpetrators of domestic or dat- ect has been scaled back twice, U.P. is already successful, so this Brimley, Mich. tribal governments with police, ing violence accountable for their so no one knows how many jobs will bring a new competitor to prosecutors and courts should be crimes,” he told the committee. there might actually be). All of this people who are already making essential elements in addressing information can be found in this a living in the woods and using most recent Department of Energy timber. We can expect to see U.P. (DOE) grant. sawmills, strand board, and possi- I could pay 200 people a half bly even paper mills shut down if million dollars per person to costs of trees go up. And costs will sit in my backyard and watch a when this monster comes to the Coleman lantern burn and it would dinner table. create four times more jobs and And Kinross, lucky you. just as much net energy as this According to the DOE, you get 60 ethanol project. to 70 pulp trucks every day of the The owners/investors of this year. You get a refinery in your project apparently have no money backyard, with smells and bad air, of their own, but they have been and any number of new breathing paying public relations people issues. You donate two million Rosemary Gaskin scholarship for $1,000 announced Rosemary Gaskin is remem- Rosemary’s immediate family. bered by many for her activism The individual(s) selected will be and advocacy of issues of racial notified shortly thereafter with and gender equality, Native excerpts from Rosemary Gaskin American rights, education and scholarship essays appearing in her dream of a revival of Native print to carry on Rosemary’s good American cultural and spiritual works. beliefs (Anishiinabe-bii-maadzi- Explaining the motivation for win). creating the scholarship, Aaron In honor of Rosemary’s Payment said, “Rosemary mobi- memory, Sault Tribe member lized our community when we Aaron Payment founded a scholar- had nothing. She volunteered her ship fund through the Sault Area time to give Indian youth oppor- Mobile Banking is Here! Community Foundation, now the tunities. 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Depending on Memorial Scholarship Fund is Mobile Settings >> Web Mobile Settings to enter your mobile device information. available funds, additional book managed independently by the scholarships have been awarded to Chippewa County Community Open your account today by stopping at one of our 7 local banking offices! finalists. Foundation; a Michigan 501 (c) Applicants must submit a copy (3) non-profit organization which of their Sault Tribe membership publishes annual fiscal reports on Visit us online at card and a 500-word essay on endowments they manage. Those any one or a combination of the interested in making a dona- www.fnbsi.com above causes that were dear to tion may contact Teresa Dwyer- Rosemary’s heart. The applica- Armstrong, CCCF executive Trust the Eastern Upper Peninsula’s oldest community bank, tion deadline for the 2011 is Sept. director at the Chippewa County celebrating 123 years of 30 to accommodate late college Community Foundation, (906) continuous service to the area. applicants. All essays are read 635-1046, [email protected], without names by a scholarship 511 Ashmun St., Sault Ste. Marie, selection committee, which con- MI 49783, www.cccf4good4ever. Member FDIC sists of one representative from org. 6 Natural Resources August 5, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Saving seeds of your favorite garden varieties By Larry Dyer The ears can be left on the stalk to clean off all the of the sticky, into a pulp then let it ferment at Susan Ashworth, Seed to Seed. A few months ago I talked until they are dry or they can be sweet material and let them air room temperature for two to four Johnny’s Seed Company sells about planning for seed saving. picked after the husks have turned dry. days, stirring at least twice daily. a very practical book, Growing Now it’s time to think about brown and dried off the stalk. Just Some vegetable crops are self- The pulp around each seed will Garden Seeds. A very thorough doing it. So, which seeds can pull back the husks, tie them with pollinating and their seeds can change to a thin liquid and the and useful website is www. you save? It will depend a bit on twine and hang them until they be more easily saved. Beans and seeds will sink. Add water, stir, howtosaveseeds.com. what varieties you planted in your are dry. peas are self-pollinating, usually let the seeds sink then pour off A note on selecting seed: save garden. I’ll cover a few favorites Squash can be tricky because before the flower even opens, so the liquid. Repeat until the seed fruit from the best plants in your here. the varieties fall into several dif- even if they are visited by bees is clean then spread on a cloth or garden. If you forgo eating some First, if you planted hybrid ferent species. Acorn squash, and other pollinators they won’t screen to air dry. of the very best fruits and save varieties, don’t bother saving pumpkins, zucchini, yellow sum- usually cross. But peas and some Be sure the seed you have them for seed you will, year after them. Hybrids have two different mer squash and many gourds are beans — lima, broad and run- collected and cleaned is good year, select for the best varieties varieties for parents. The result is all in the species Cucurbita pepo. ner — can be cross-pollinated by and dry before storing them. A for you own garden. There is a a nice variety for you to plant, but If you’ve planted more than one bumble bees. Separating them rule of thumb is when the seed great sense of self-reliance and the next generation will be vari- of these varieties they may have by 100 feet will keep them safe feels dry to the touch, let it air satisfaction to be had when the able and unpredictable. cross pollinated one another. But from cross-pollination. Beans and dry for two more days. After that seeds that you saved from a previ- Some of your crops may be Hubbard squash is a different spe- peas are simply left on the vine seeds should be stored in rela- ous year come poking up through cross pollinated by other variet- cies (Cucurbita maxima) and so is until they are dry, then “shelled” tively steady cool, dry conditions. the soil. I hope you give it a try, ies, so you may not know what butternut squash (Cucurbita mos- — removed from their pod. Freezing doesn’t hurt the seeds, and let me know how it works. the seed will produce next year. chatao ), s they won’t cross pol- Tomatoes are mostly self-pol- so that can be a good way to store Larry Dyer is a tribal exten- Sweet corn pollen is carried by linate. Cucumbers (Cucumis sati- linating, so you can save seed them. Most seeds keep better in sion educator with Michigan the wind, so if there is another vus ), melons (Cucumis melo) and from a number of varieties even a sealed container, but beans and State University Extension. His corn crop within 600 feet it may watermelons (Citrullus lanatus) in a small garden. But a small peas need a more open container office is at the Emmet County have cross pollinated your crop. are also different species, so they amount of crossing does occur, so – an old coffee can or even a MSU Extension office in Harbor If you want a really pure seed can be grown together with the if you want greater purity it’s best paper bag. Springs. He can be reached at your sweet corn may need to be squashes. For all of these squash to separate them by 30 feet. To A good source of information (231) 439-8982 or dyerlawr@ separated by two miles or more. family varieties wash the seeds collect the seed, crush the fruits about seed saving is a book by msu.edu. Styrofoam – the product that won’t go away By Brenda Austin types of plastics that may be more with polystyrene choosing to purchase recyclable Styrofoam, also known as easily recyclable,” he said. when used as a food materials over Styrofoam prod- polystyrene, could remain on Polystyrene foam is also major container, and other ucts, or using paper products. Earth forever, even if we all component of plastic debris in the studies contradicting Kathie Brosemer, Sault Tribe stopped using it today. ocean, where it becomes toxic to that finding. Those Environmental program manager, When you unpack your new marine life. Foamed polystyrene studies suggest that said the best alternative for camp- microwave or TV and throw away blows in the wind and floats on polystyrene in food ers is to bring their own cups and the packing material, usually in water, and can be found almost containers can react dishes and wash them when they the form of chunk or expanded anywhere in the outdoor environ- chemically with food are done. “That is the traditional polystyrene, it will still be in that ment. or liquid, causing way and it makes sense to do it,” landfill in its original form when Some recycling centers will contamination to the she said. “We choose the throw- your great grandkids have grand- take chunk or expanded polysty- contents stored inside. aways because it gives us a quick kids. rene and compact it until they It’s hard to know clean up and a minimum of mess According to Assistant have enough to sell by weight. what to believe and but when you look at your com- Professor of Chemistry at Lake Since Styrofoam is very light it can get confusing, munity or the planet as a whole, Superior State University, Derek for the volume it occupies and Packing peanuts but recycling and the disposables are what causes Wright, Ph.D., there are no is inexpensive to make, it is not purchasing green the clean-up headaches and big known organisms that can eat very economical in most cases to es, packing peanuts, Styrofoam products is the more mess.” polystyrene. “You have to recog- recycle it. coolers, foam insulation and responsible alternative. For much more food for nize that if you are going to pur- One of the most common plas- napalm. There are some instances, such thought, visit EcoVillageGreen at chase and use Styrofoam products tics found worldwide, polystyrene There have been ongoing as purchasing a new item packed http://ecovillagegreen.com/wel- they will be on Earth for a very can be found in cups, plates, debates within the scientific com- in expanded polystyrene, that we come/ to read about recycling, long time. There are more envi- boxes, packing containers, insula- munity about the safety of poly- don’t really have an option other plastics and lots of practical tips. ronmentally friendly alternatives, tion, CD and DVD cases, plastic styrene, with some studies finding than to throw it in the trash. There such as paper plates and other model kits, test tubes, Petri dish- there are no detectable problems are other times we do, such as Japanese Knotweed-B-Gone Sault area event Ever heard of Japanese Japanese knotweed was tions — and it crowds out native Knotweed? The Sault Tribe brought here by settlers and it’s plants that our ecosystems depend Environmental Department staff a highly destructive invasive on. Many properties in the Sault want you to know all about it plant. Once established, it is and Chippewa County have it, — and they’re hosting Sault-wide almost impossible to destroy. Its and the tribe is working with the event and barbecue to help fight roots are strong enough to crack Conservation District to educate this invasive weed. pavement and building founda- property owners and try to get rid of it, or at least stop its spread. One of the biggest problems Help LSSU Atlantic is composting it. Composting of yard wastes is a great way to reduce garbage and re-use materi- salmon tagging study als for gardens and other projects. SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – how long they stay in the river, But this plant spreads viciously Lake Superior State University’s whether individual fish are caught and its roots won’t be killed Aquatic Research Laboratory multiple times, how much the fish during the composting process. is working with four area fish- grow through the summer, and Composting the plant will allow ing guides in a study that will more. There is very little infor- it to spread to other people’s attempt to track the movements of mation on Atlantic salmon in the gardens and yards. So, we really returning Atlantic salmon in the upper Great Lakes, so it is hoped want people avoid composting St. Marys River, the only area in that this study will provide insight Japanese Knotweed. Japanese Knotweed the upper Great Lakes where the into a fishery that has been grow- That’s where the city-wide salmon are stocked and return in ing in popularity since the LSSU event and barbecue come in. Sault Tribe administration build- the Sault Tribe Environmental good numbers. lab started stocking Atlantics in Between Sept. 8 and 18, city ing, 523 Ashmun. Residents will office by Sept. 18, so they can The study, which has the 1987. and county residents can pick also be given the opportunity to be weighed and sent for proper guides tagging and releasing Area anglers who catch a up heavy-duty plastic bags and schedule a free professional her- disposal. Then, come for the fun Atlantic salmon that their clients tagged Atlantic salmon are information on exactly when and bicide treatment of the Japanese from 12 to 3 p.m. on Sept. 18. have been catching, will hope to encouraged to report the tag how to cut this plant for most knotweed on their properties by Food, drinks and prizes will be discover the size of the Atlantic number and location caught to effective control at the Sault Conservation District staff on given to participants. salmon population returning to the LSSU lab staff. Each tag will Tribe Environmental office, 206 Sept. 16. For more information, please the river, the extent to which the have the lab’s phone number on Greenough); County Conservation Participants are asked to drop call the Sault Tribe Environmental salmon move around the river and it: (906) 635-1949. District office, 2847 Ashmun; or off the bags of knotweed at Program staff at 632-5575. August 5, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Natural Resources 7 Tribal youth in St. Ignace Circle of Life summer program learn organic gardening and responsibility By Brenda Austin ST. IGNACE, Mich. — For the past six summers, Sault Tribe students participating in the Circle of Life Summer Program have been caring for a large organic garden behind the St. Ignace Elementary School. During the spring and fall months, students in kindergar- ten through sixth grade tend the plants, learn about collecting water in rain barrels, composting, conserving water and invasive plant species. The garden is 90 by 60 feet and has an area for endangered Michigan plants such as columbine, bee balm and Left: Madeline Smith, Taylor St. Onge and Kennedy Kammers spend time mandrake. Herbs and spices also helping with the garden. find a home there, in addition to Kids from the Circle of Life summer program tending to the organic gar- also use the garden for workshops 100 selected for the award out of a raspberry and blueberry bushes, den located behind the St. Ignace elementary school. rhubarb, strawberries, potatoes, throughout the summer months. over 1,200 gardening programs make freezer jam. They have also for the students, an edible land- tomatoes, cucumbers, beets, annu- Funding for the project was from across the country. St. Onge donated food raised in the garden scape to teach environmental and als and an apple tree. originally provided by the YEA said the students will use the to local agencies. social responsibility as well as fit- The kids have used the pro- Program, but since that time it $500 Home Depot gift card to Sault Tribe Youth Services ness and nutrition. duce from the garden to make has received grants from outside build hoop houses to expand their Coordinator Sue St. Onge said the Traditional Foods Grant lunches for workshop participants sources such as Captain Planet spring and fall growing seasons. garden is a hands-on learning tool Program Project Coordinator and have learned to can and and most recently from the Students also plant and learn and Sault Tribe Health Educator National Gardening Association, about a variety of traditional Connie Watson and MSU liaison in collaboration with the Home medicinal plants and how they are Learning about gardening and Horticulturalist Larry Dyer Depot. The project was one of properly used. Michigan State University While all classes meet from 1 Extension Educator Larry Dyer to 3 p.m., the remaining class on will be conducting gardening the schedule is for Thursday, Aug. classes this summer in the Sault 25. The class will focus on har- Use caution around salmon nets Tribe community garden on the vesting, saving seeds and clean- From the beginning of August the general areas they could set and CORA strongly recommends Sault Tribe reservation in Sault ing up the garden through the end of October, boat- contact numbers for help have been that boaters navigate around the Ste. Marie east of the elders’ cen- Larry Dyer’s office is at the ers in northern Lake Michigan displayed at nearby launch sites. nets they encounter rather than ter. The classes meet briefly in the Emmet County MSU Extension and Lake Huron should be aware Each net has 6-by-14 inch large between the staff buoys set at the elders’ center then move to the office in Harbor Springs. of the possible presence of tribal orange floats spaced at interval of nets ends. These salmon nets may garden with hands-on activities commercial salmon fishing nets. 300 feet or less. The license num- be set at the surface and are com- He can be reached by telephone appropriate to the season. What During their recreational boat- ber of the tribal fisher is on the net. posed of thick twine. or email at (231) 439-8982 or better way of learning about gar- ing and fishing activities, boaters Net ends are marked with a staff 5 Fishers from the CORA tribes [email protected]. dening than by doing it? should exercise caution during feet above the water surface, col- are all required to uniformly mark low-light or bad weather conditions ored with at least 50 percent reflec- their nets in the above manner. For when navigating this area. Posters tive orange coloring and a 12-by-12 more information contact CORA at Resident tribal member status depicting what the nets look like, inch orange flag on top. (906) 632-0043. From the Tribal Tax Office plied by the RTM to the Tribal Tax Since the new tax exemption Office in order to receive a certifi- policy came into effect, there cate of exemption: seems to be a lot of confusion • Year, make, model, VIN or Free pickling class in Pickford regarding not only the certificates, serial number. Michigan State University p.m., we will be making Pickled to donate to the food pantry as but the original requirements • The seller’s name and address. Extension, the Pickford Farmer’s Baby Carrots. part of this national event about and responsibilities in regards to • Names listed on title and last Market and the Friends of Participants will be learning canning. Examples include fruit the State-Tribe Tax Agreement. four numbers of social security Pickford Library are sponsoring the basics of boiling water bath canned in juice or low sugar and The State-Tribe Tax Agreement number. two pickling classes on Saturday, canning and pickling and will be vegetables canned with no or low went into effect in April 2003. • RTM phone number. When August 13, at the Pickford Town able to take information and the sodium. Limit your donations to The procedure for tribal members an RTM is planning on purchasing Hall Kitchen. “pickles” of their labor home with these types of items, please. to receive their resident tribal building materials, the following We are excited that this event them. Since class size is limited, member (RTM) status is through information must be supplied by will be listed with other events The class is free, and limited please pre-register. Contact either the submission (to the Tribal Tax the RTM to the Tribal Tax Office celebrating National Can It to the first 20 persons to sign up Sheila Bergdoll, 647-8500, or Office) of an address verification in order to receive a certificate of Forward Day. From 9 a.m. until for the classes. We are requesting Janet Rathke at MSU Extension card along with the supporting exemption: noon, we will be making Dilly you bring some healthy canned in Chippewa County, 635-6368 or documentation to verify that their • Name and address of the sup- Beans, and from 1 p.m. until 4 fruits or vegetables from the store [email protected]. address is within the agreement plier of the materials. areas. No matter how long a mem- • Name and address of contrac- ber has resided in an agreement tor if applicable. area, they MUST be registered Information for certificates HACCP training held this winter A Hazard Analysis and Critical member tribes interested in obtain- CORA will pick up the training with the Tribal Tax Office before of exemption can be brought to Control Point (HACCP) Training ing HACCP certification, contact fee and manual expense for 15 their RTM status becomes valid. the Tribal Administration Office, will be held December 6-8, at the CORA at (906) 632-0043 prior to CORA member tribal commercial Without registering with the Tribal phoned into the Tribal Tax Office Odawa Hotel in Petoskey. 4 p.m. on Nov. 18. captains (three individuals per Tax Office they are not considered at (866) 632-6281, or faxed into Tribal commercial captains Ask to speak to Beverly tribe). All other expenses (hotel, a resident tribal member. This the Tribal Tax Office at (906) 632- from the five Chippewa Ottawa Aikens, Deanna Bowen or Jane gas, meals, etc.) are the individu- status is not based upon being 6587. Resource Authority’s (CORA) TenEyck to receive an application. als’ responsibility. an enrolled member of the Sault The certificates of exemption Tribe. are processed as they come into Certificate of the office. Reasons for delayed Exemptions processing is lack of information Upcoming traditional foods workshops The exempt items are the same or incorrect information, such as: The following workshops are Wednesday, Sept. 7: peaches, 9 Aug. 30, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., at the items that RTMs would submit for 1. Missing contact phone num- made possible by Traditional a.m.-noon; pears, 1-4 p.m. Manistique Tribal Health Center refunds from the state: bers or fax number. Foods Grant Project. For more All workshops will be at the kitchen and community room. • Vehicles, recreational vehi- 2. RTM address does not match information or to register, contact Sault Tribe training kitchen, Free class, limited to 12 individu- cles, modular and mobile homes, address listed in tax database. Connie Watson (906) 632-5211, USDA Food Distribution site, als. watercraft, etc. 3. Name does not match. (for [email protected]. 3601 Mackinaw Trail, Sault Ste. Come and enjoy a feast of • Building materials: Lumber, example, RTM may have been Canning and preserving work- Marie, Mich. Class size is limited foods grown and produced in siding, flooring, windows, etc. married and did not notify office shops in Sault Ste. Marie: to the first 12 participants regis- your community on Monday, When an RTM is planning on to submit change of name.) Wednesday, Aug. 24: carrots, 9 tered for each workshop. Aug. 29, 6 p.m., at the Manistique purchasing a vehicle, etc., the fol- 4. Item is not exempt or ques- a.m.-noon; green beans, 1-4 p.m. Canning and preserving work- Tribal Health Center community lowing information must be sup- tions arise concerning item. Wednesday, Aug. 31: beets, 9 shop in Manistique: room. a.m.-noon; blueberries, 1-4 p.m. Tomatoes and salsas, Tuesday, 8 2011 Financial Report August 5, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung The following is an excerpt of the tribe’s annual financial report presenting a discussion and analysis of the tribe’s Figure A-2 financial performance during the fiscal year that ended on Major Features of Tribe’s Government-wide and Fund Financial Statements Dec. 31, 2010. Fund Statements Government-wide Scope Financial highlights The two government-wide Statements Governmental Funds Proprietary Funds Fiduciary Funds ■ The tribe’s total governmental statements report the tribe’s net assets and how they have assets increased to $90.02 Entire Tribal Activities the Tribe Instances in which the changed. Net assets — the dif- The activities of the Tribe million or 2.66 percent over government operates similar to Tribe is the trustee or agent that are not proprietary or the course of this year’s ference between the tribe’s assets (except fiduciary private businesses: for someone else’s fiduciary, such as public operations while total assets and liabilities — is one way to funds) and the Gaming Authority, resources such as the safety, health & welfare, from business-type activities measure the tribe’s financial Tribe’s component Midjim, and Northern retirement plan for Tribal and public works increased to $16.62 million health, or position. units Hospitality, etc. Employees or 5.07 percent. Total primary — Over time, increases or decreases in the tribe’s net assets governmental assets increased Statement of Net $2.95 million or 2.84 percent. are an indicator of whether its Assets ■ Total liabilities in governmen- financial health is improving or Required Statement of net Balance sheet Statement of Statement of fiduciary net tal activities decreased $3.07 deteriorating, respectively. Financial assets Statement of revenues, revenues, expenses, assets million or 4.77 percent and — To assess the overall health Information Statement of expenditures, and and changes in net Statement of changes in total liabilities in business- of the tribe you need to consider activities changes in fund balances assets fiduciary net assets type activities increased $0.53 additional non-financial factors Statement of Cash million or 59.05 percent. such as changes in the gaming flows Total primary governmental industry regulations and changes liabilities decreased $2.54 in federal law. Accounting Accrual accounting Modified accrual Accrual accounting million or 4.00 percent. The government-wide financial Basis and Accrual accounting and and economic accounting and current and economic ■ During the year, the tribe’s statements of the tribe are: Measurement economic resources focus resources focus financial resources focus resources focus expenses were $5.21 mil- ■ Governmental activities — Focus Most of the tribe’s basic lion less than the revenues generated by grants and other services are included here, revenues for governmental such as health & welfare, activities. public safety, education, and All assets and Only assets expected to Type of Asset liabilities, both be used up and liabilities All assets and All assets and liabilities, ■ In the tribe’s business-type recreation and culture. Taxes, activities, total revenues federal revenue, state rev- Liability financial and that come due during the liabilities, both short - both short -term and long - increased by $1.7 million enue, and charges for services Information capital, and short - year or soon thereafter; no term and long-term term term and long-term capital assets included while total expenses increased finance most of these activi- by $1.33 million. ties. ■ Dollars spent on member ser- ■ Business-type activities — vices increased $2.81 million The tribe charges fees to cus- Revenues for which cash is received during or soon or 5.74 percent while grant tomers to help it cover the All revenues and All revenues and after the end of the year; All revenues and expenses revenues increased $6.15 mil- costs of certain services it Type of expenses during expenses during year expenditures when goods during year regardless of provides. The tribe’s Gaming Inflow/Outflow year, regardless of regardless of when lion or 16.81 percent. or services have been when cash is received or ■ Authority and businesses Information when cash is cash is received or The General Fund reported a received and payment is paid decrease of $0.158 million for should be included here. received or paid paid due during the year or the year due to losses associ- soon thereafter Fund financial statements ated with the bankruptcy of The fund financial statements the Greektown Casino and an increase in debt service pay- provide more detailed information ments. about the tribe’s most significant Table A-1 ■ funds-not the tribe as a whole. Major capital projects includ- Tribe’s Net Assets Funds are accounting devices that ed equipping the new Tribal Business-Type Health and Human Services the tribe uses to keep track of Activities Clinic in St. Ignace, demoli- specific sources of funding and Governmental Activities (excluding gaming authority) tion of a tribal building in St. spending for particular purposes. 2010 2009 2010 2009 Ignace to make way for two Some funds are required by tribal homeownership houses, Federal law and by bond cov- Current and other assets $ 40,820,785 $ 36,803,090 $ 4,309,209 $ 2,813,953 Capital assets 49,203,836 51,078,007 12,308,702 13,002,408 purchase of equipment at enants. various building sites and The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Total assets $ 90,024,621 $ 87,881,097 $ 16,617,911 $ 15,816,361 improvements and modifica- Chippewa Indian’s Board estab- tions of a number of software lishes other funds to control and Current liabilities $ 21,078,744 $ 14,993,012 $ (365,331 ) $ (892,160 ) programs throughout the manage grant money for particular Long-term debt outstanding 40,262,005 49,419,003 - - purposes (Head Start, Fisheries, organization. Total liabilities Sanitation, etc.) 61,340,749 64,412,015 (365,331 ) (892,160 ) Overview of the financial The tribe has three kinds of Net assets statements funds: Invested in capital assets, This annual report consists Governmental funds – Most net of related debt 35,426,589 34,346,888 12,308,702 13,002,408 of four parts — management’s of the tribe’s basic services are Unrestricted (deficit) (6,742,717 ) (10,877,806 ) 4,674,540 3,706,113 discussion and analysis, the basic included in governmental funds, Total net assets $ 28,683,872 $ 23,469,082 $ 16,983,242 $ 16,708,521 financial statements, and required which focus on (1) how much cash and other financial assets that supplementary information and can readily be converted to cash other supplementary information that presents combining state- flow in and out and (2) the balanc- are generally reported in the gen- their intended purposes. All of million of governmental assets are ments for non-major governmen- es left at year-end that are avail- eral fund. Proprietary funds, like the tribe’s fiduciary activities are invested in capital assets (build- tal funds, internal service, enter- able for spending. Consequently, the government-wide statements, reported in a separate statement ings, equipment, and so on). The prise and fiduciary funds. The the governmental funds statements provide both long and short term of fiduciary net assets and a state- tribe’s business-type activities net basic financial statements include provide a detailed short-term view financial information. In fact, the ment of changes in fiduciary net assets increased to $16.98 million two kinds of statements that pres- that helps you determine whether tribe’s enterprise funds (one type assets. We exclude these activities or 1.64 percent. ent different views of the tribe. there are more or fewer financial of proprietary fund) are the same from the tribe’s government-wide Changes in net assets. The resources that can be spent in the as its business-type activities, but financial statements because the tribe’s total revenues from pri- Government-wide near future to finance the tribe’s provide more detail and additional tribe cannot use these assets to mary activities (excluding special statements programs. Because this infor- information, such as cash flows. finance its operations. items) increased by 7.54 percent The government-wide state- mation does not encompass the We use internal services for the to $86.41 million. (See Table ments report information about additional long-term focus of the tribe’s other programs and activi- Financial analysis of the A-2.) The tribe’s revenue comes the tribe as a whole using account- government-wide statements, we ties – such as the fiduciary funds. tribe as a whole mainly from charges for services, ing methods similar to those used provide additional information at Fiduciary Funds– The tribe Net assets. The tribe’s com- taxes and federal sources. by private sector companies. The the bottom of the governmental is trustee, or fiduciary, for its bined governmental and business- The total cost of all primary statement of net assets includes funds statement, or on the subse- employees’ pension plans. It is type net assets increased by 13.66 activities increased by $6.65 mil- all of the government’s assets quent page, that explains the rela- also responsible for other assets percent between fiscal years 2010 lion or 9.02 percent due primar- and liabilities. All of the current tionship (or differences) between because of a trust arrangement and 2009 to $45,667,114. ily to increased services to tribal year’s revenues and expenses are them. – can be used only for the trust (See Table A-1.) members, increased operating accounted for in the statement of Proprietary Funds – Internal beneficiaries. The tribe is respon- Net assets of the tribe’s govern- costs in both the governmental activities regardless of when cash services for which the tribe sible for ensuring that the assets mental activities increased 22.22 and business-type activities. is received or paid. charges internal customers a fee reported in the funds are used for percent to $28.68 million. $35.43 — Continued on next page. Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Management’s Discussion and Analysis December 31, 2010 August 5, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung 2011 Financial Report 9 Continued from previous page. ■ Over the course of the year, The tribe was able to cover the the tribe’s board made several Table A-2 current year’s costs for programs changes to the tribe’s budget. Changes in Tribe’s Net Assets and services of governmental The budget process falls into operations through increased rev- three categories: Business-Type enues. Table A-2 and the narrative ■ Original budgets are Activities that follows consider the opera- approved by the board prior Governmental Activities (excluding gaming authority) tions of governmental-type activi- to the beginning of the pro- 2010 2009 2010 2009 Revenues ties and business-type activities gram’s fiscal year. ■ Program Revenues: separately. Amendments and supple- Charges for Services $ 8,660,815 $ 14,144,650 $ 13,813,804 $ 12,102,353 mental appropriations are Operating and Capital Grants 42,720,243 36,570,974 - - Governmental and approved as needed by the General Revenues: business-type activities programs during the course Taxes 17,542,049 17,448,862 - - of the fiscal year. Interest/Dividends 59,502 146,882 10,356 11,715 — Revenues for the tribe’s ■ Year end modifications are Other 3,603,969 (81,436 ) 1,140 8,313 governmental activities increased made during the calendar 6.39 percent, while total expenses year as needed for programs Total Revenues 72,586,578 68,229,932 13,825,300 12,122,381 increased 8.56 percent. with non-December year — Revenues for the tribe’s Expenses ends. business-type activities increased Other - - 12,954,383 11,623,679 Even with these adjustments, 14.04 percent and expenses Judicial 904,400 1,196,377 - - actual expenditures were $1.28 increased 11.45 percent. Education 8,369,233 8,004,345 - - million less than the final bud- (See Table A-2) Health & Welfare 36,741,070 34,108,810 - - geted general fund amounts. The Recreation & Culture 2,158,186 2,135,281 - - Table A-2 presents the cost actual excess of expenses over Public Safety 3,613,918 3,528,742 - - of each of the tribe’s five larg- revenues was $.158 million more General Government 10,626,327 8,357,052 - - est programs—health & wel- than the final budget anticipated. Public Works 1,043,173 711,352 - - fare, public safety, recreation & This is due, in part, to greater Interest Expense 3,944,424 4,043,435 - - culture, education, and general fund transfers than the final bud- government as well as its judicial Total Expenses 67,400,731 62,085,394 12,954,383 11,623,679 geted amounts. services, public works and inter- The most significant variances est expense. Excess (deficiency) 5,185,847 6,144,538 870,917 498,702 were as follows: ■ The cost of all governmental Transfers 28,943 922,833 (54,143) (922,833) ■ Tax collections were greater Taxes - - (542,049 ) (448,862 ) activities this year was $67.4 than expected. million. ■ Operating expenditures were Changes in net assets 5,214,790 7,067,371 274,725 (872,993 ) ■ The cost of those services less than budgeted amounts. was paid from the following: ■ Other financing uses of funds SaultNet Assets Ste. – BeginningMarie Tribe of Chippewa23,469,082 Indians 16,401,711 16,708,517 17,581,510 ■ Taxes of $17.54 million were greater than anticipated ■ Charges for services of $8.66 Net Assets – Ending $ 28,683,872 $ 23,469,082Management’s$ 16,983,242 Discussion$ and 16,708,517 Analysis thus decreasing amounts million December 31, 2010 available for appropriation. ■ Operating and Capital Grants

of $42.72 million CAPITAL ASSETS ■ Interest, dividends and other Capital assets revenues of $3.66 million At the end of 2010, the tribe At the end of 2010, the Tribe has invested $113,516,341 in a broad range of capital assets, including land, has invested $113,516,341 in machinery and equipment, buildings, roads, and vehicles. (See Table A-3.) Business-type activities a broad range of capital assets, Revenues of the tribe’s busi- including land, machinery and equipment, buildings, roads, and Table A-3 ness-type activities increased by Tribe’s Capital Assets – at Cost 14.04 percent to $13.825 million, vehicles. (See Table A-3.) The principal change in capital 8 and expenses increased 11.45 per- Business-Type Business-Type cent to $12.954 million. (Refer to assets consists mainly of equip- Activities Activities Table A-2). Factors contributing ment purchases. More detailed Governmental (excluding Governmental (excluding to these results included increases information about the tribe’s capi- Activities gaming authority) Activities gaming authority) in costs of sales, salaries, wages tal assets is presented in Note 4 to 2010 2010 2009 2009 the financial statements. and other operating costs in 2010. Idle Property $ - $ - $ 726,204 $ - Land and improvements 14,690,083 2,095,377 14,690,083 2,095,377 Financial analysis of the Capital outlay Buildings and equipment 77,658,302 19,072,579 75,196,649 19,034,086 This year’s major capital asset government’s funds Totals $ 92,348,385 $ 21,167,956 $ 90,612,936 $ 21,129,463 additions included: As the tribe completed the — Tribal business equipment year, a combined deficit fund GovernmentThe principal debt change decreased in capital by assetsexpected consists mainlyfuture programs,of equipment pro- purchases.costs. More detailed information and improvements of $100,457. balance of $33.65 million, an $2,341,178about the Tribe’s or 16.39 capital percent assets to is presentedgram expansionsin Note 4 to into the financialoutlaying statements. — Increase in operating mar- — All Governmental and increase in combined fund bal- $11,942,606. More detailed infor- areas, and the expected impact of gins. Tribal Internal Service Funds of ance of $122 thousand from mationCapital about Outlay the tribe’s long-term inflation on those programs. $2,451,843. 2009. The primary reason for liabilities is presented in Note 5 The largest fiscal 2011 Contacting management The tribe’s fiscal year 2011 the increase in fund balance is toThis the financialyear’s major statements. capital asset additionsbudgeted included: expenditures are for This financial report is designed capital budget projects spending highlighted in the analysis of gov- Direct Services, Consulting / to provide our members, grantors, another $1.5 million for non-gam- ernmental activities. In addition, Economic• Tribal business factors equipment and next and improvementsSubcontracting, of $100,457. and expansion investors and creditors with a gen- ing capital projects. The tribe these other changes in fund bal- • All Governmental and Tribal Internalof member Service services.Funds of If$2,451,843. these eral overview of the tribe’s financ- plans to finance these projects year’s budgets and rates ance should be noted: estimates are realized, the tribe’s es and to demonstrate the tribe’s with its excess cash reserves. These indicators were taken — Debt service expenditures The Tribe’s fiscal year 2011 capital budgetbudgetary projects General spending Fund another balance $ 1.5 millionaccountability for non-gaming for the money capital it intoprojects. account The when Tribe adopting plans to the finance these projects with its excess cash reserves. were $5.25 million. General Fund budget for fiscal is expected to remain steady by receives. If you have questions — $5.97 million was trans- Long-term debt the close of fiscal 2011. about this report or need addi- 2011.Long An-T ermamount Debt appropriated ferred out to other activities from At year end, the tribe in the General Fund budget for As for the tribe’s business-type tional financial information, con- the General Fund, an increase of (excluding gaming author- activities, we expect that the 2011 tact the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of operationsAt year end, is $7.50 the Tribe million, (excluding which gaming authority) had $13,721,483 in bonds, notes, other obligations, $4.85 million from 2009. ity) had $13,721,483 in bonds, Chippewa Indians Administration isand a decrease leases outstanding,from final fiscal a decrease ofresults $2,962,520 will also over improve the last based year. on Government debt decreased by notes, other obligations, and Office, 523 Ashmun, Sault Ste. 2010$2,341,178 budget. orThe 16.39% tribe willto $11,942,606. use its these More items: detailed information about the Tribe’s long-term liabilities is General Fund highlights leases outstanding, a decrease revenues to finance current and — Reduction in operating Marie, MI 49783. of $2,962,520 over the last year. presented in Note 5 to the financial statements.

Kewadin Casinos hosted a festival in honor of its 25th anniversary in 2010.

11 10 2011 Facilities Listing August 5, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians buildings

Please note that the telephone JKL Bahweting Public School Nokomis/Mishomis Building Motor Pool area code for the entire seven- Academy 2076 Shunk Rd. 199 Three Mile Road county service area is 906. 1301 Marquette Ave. Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Eldercare Services 635-4971 SAULT STE. MARIE AREA 635-5055 Sault Tribe Head Start 635-7047 KINCHELOE AREA Kewadin Casino Early Head Start 635-7047 ACFS Kincheloe Office - Child 2186 Shunk Rd. Fred Hatch Building Placement Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 206 Greenough Street Enrollment Department 60 Kincheloe 1-800-KEWADIN Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 2428 Shunk Rd. Kincheloe, MI 49752 Sault Ste. Marie Employment Environmental Department 632- Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 495-1232 Office 635-7032 or toll free (866) 5575 635-3396 635-7032 (800) 251-6597 Sault Tribe Housing Authority Miskeke Gamig (Medicine 154 Parkside Drive Min Wabab Dan (Pleased With Lodge) Sault Tribe Health and George K. Nolan Judicial Kincheloe, MI 49788 It) Sault Tribe Administration Human Services Center Building 495-5555 Complex 2864 Ashmun St. 2175 Shunk Rd. Administrative Office 523 Ashmun St. Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Construction – Kincheloe 531 Ashmun St. 632-5200 Sault Tribe Law Enforcement/ Maintenance Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Laboratory Conservation 635-6065 Home Improvement Program 635-6050 Medical Tribal Court 635-4963 Modernization Program toll free (800) 793-0660 Medical Billing Inland Fish and Wildlife Board of directors Medical Records Department 632-6132 Resident Services Building Chairman’s office Radiology 10 Woodlake Legal Administration Youth Education and Activities Kincheloe, MI 49788 Budgets Dental 632-5260 Program 495-5555 Accounting Patient Registration 632-5200 2469 Shunk Road Occupancy/Applications Payroll Optical 632-5218 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Department Cultural Division Pharmacy 632-5226 253-1321 Home Ownership Planning and Development Behavioral Health 632-6075 Resident Services Department Transportation Community Health 632-5210 Big Abe Building Executive Office of Membership Audiology, Traditional Medicine, 179 W. Three Mile Rd. DeMawating Development Services Nutrition, home health aid, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 42 Woodlake CFO offices HIV coordinator, diabetes Chippewa Ottawa Resource Kincheloe, MI 49788 MIS coordinator, occupational health Authority 632-0043 495-2800 Telecommunications nurses Inter Tribal Fisheries and Insurance Contract Health toll free (800) Assessment Program 632-0072 Youth Education and Activities Tax Agreement 922-0582 or 632-5220 Program Facilities Sault MidJim Rudyard/Kinross Gaming Commission: 635-7042 Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial 2205 Shunk Road Rudyard Schools Communications Department: Building Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 11185 2nd Street 632-6398 11 Ice Circle 635-4782 Rudyard, MI 49780 Education Department: 635-7010 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 487-3471 ext: 228 STAY Project 635-8629, 632-0239 Sault Tribe Construction Workforce Investment Act 635- 3375 M-129 ST. IGNACE AREA 4767, Mary Murray/Bonnie Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 BUILDINGS Adult Education 632-6098, McKerchie Building 635-0556 Kewadin Shores Casino Higher Education 635-7784, 2218 Shunk Rd. 3015 Mackinac Trail YEA Program 635-7010 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 USDA/Food Distribution St. Ignace, MI 49781 Child Care Center 632-5258 3601 Mackinaw Trail 643-7071 The Dawn M. Eavou Child ACFS 632-5250 or (800) 726- Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 1-800-KEWADIN Advocacy Center 0093 635-6076 St. Ignace Employment Office 2163 Migisa Ct. 643-4176 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Chippewa Service Advocacy Resource Center 632-4001 916 Ashmun Street 2769 Ashmun Street Kewadin Shores (Vacant) Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 3039 Mackinaw Trail Chi Mukwa Community 632-6077 632-1808 or toll free (877) 639- St. Ignace, MI 49781 Recreation Center Facilities Management 7820 Casino Storage 2 Ice Circle Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Northern Hospitality Shedawin Building - Empty St. Ignace Health Clinic 635-RINK (7465) 827 Ashmun Street 2158 Shunk Road 1140 N. State Street After School and Summer Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 St. Ignace, MI 49781 Recreation Programs 635-4800 Behavioral Health uses 643-8698 or (877) 256-0135 Events Management Administration All-in-One Fitness Center Mary Murray Culture Camp Somes Building Medical Concessions 266 Homestead Road 1022 Portage Street Nurses Pro Shop Sugar Island, MI 49783 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Dental Tribal Recreation 635-5604 Hygienist Blades Sports Bar Bi-Bagi (Call, Cry out or Shout) Traditional Medicine Physical Therapy Powwow Grounds 2151 Shunk Road Community Health 10 Ice Circle Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Nutrition Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Behavioral Health August 5, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung 2011 Facilities Listing 11 Optical 341-8469 Board of directors office Law Enforcement Satellite Medical Billing toll free (800) 401-0043 Elders office Offices Medical Records Fax 341-1323 ACFS Kincheloe Public Safety Pharmacy Administration Community Health, traditional Not a tribal law enforcement Sault Tribe Law Enforcement healers’ office, health educators office. There is an officer for the Lambert Center Elder Meals tribe on duty at this location. 225 WaSeh Drive Health Center: Medical, nursing, YEA Program 4884 W. Curtis St. Ignace, MI 49781 dental, hygienist, optical, (Not owned by Sault Tribe) Kincheloe, MI 49752 Head Start 643-9733 pharmacy, Community Health, Mather Middle School 495-5889 STAY Project (No phone. Call nutrition, patient registration, 411 Elm Street Sault Ste. Marie office at 635- Behavioral Health and Traditional Munising, MI 49862 Sault Tribe Youth Facility/Law 8629.) Healing 387-2251 Enforcement Maintenance 1130 N. State Street Enji Maawanji’ Iding ACFS 341-6993 or toll free (800) MARQUETTE AREA St. Ignace, MI 49781 (Former McCann School) 347-7137 BUILDINGS 643-0941 399 McCann Street K.I. Sawyer St. Ignace, MI 49781 Housing Authority Sawyer Village/Eagle Ridge Sault Tribe Law Enforcement 643-3189 (For Escanaba, Newberry, 250 Voodoo Ave. Manistique Tribal Community Elder Meals Manistique, Wetmore and Gwinn, MI 49841 Center Marquette) 5698 W US-2 Sault Tribe Youth Facility and 1176 North Chitoma Drive GAS STATIONS Manistique, MI 49854 Law Enforcement Manistique, MI 49854 Tribal-owned gas stations offer 341-8317 1130 N. State Street 341-5145 gas and cigarette discounts St. Ignace, MI 49781 MidJim Convenience Store YEA Program 2205 Shunk Road Kewadin Casino Lakefront Inn 174 Zhigag Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 1131 North State Street Manistique, MI 49754 St. Ignace, MI 49781 341-3362 MidJim Convenience Store 643-8411 3045 Mackinac Trail ESCANABA AREA BUILDING St. Ignace, MI 49781 MidJim St. Ignace 1226 Wigob 3045 Mackinac Trail Escanaba, MI 49829 Mainstream stations offering gas St. Ignace, MI 49781 Youth Education and Activities discounts only 643-9906 Program: 789-0972 Kinross BP Stay Project 789-3192 4440 Tone Road YEA Program St. Ignace Kincheloe, MI 49788 (Not owned by Sault Tribe) NEWBERRY AREA North Star Habitat for Lasalle Middle School BUILDINGS Cedar Pantry Humanity 860 Portage Street Health Center and Community 159 W M-134 400 Sheridan Dr., St. Ignace, MI 49781 Building Cedarville, MI 49719 Sault Ste. Marie 643-7262 4935 Zee-Ba-Tic Lane 906-632-6616 P.O. Box 155 Newberry BP Express Mart HESSEL AREA BUILDINGS Newberry, MI 49868 13975 M-28 Open Hours: Kewadin Casino 293-8181 Newberry, MI 49868 Tues-Friday – 9:30-5 3355 N 3 Mile Road, PO Box 189 Community Health Saturday – 9:30-1:30 Hessel, MI 49745 Satellite Direct Services White Pine Lodge 484-2903 7889 E. W. M-28 We Need Your 1-800-KEWADIN MUNISING AREA Christmas, MI 49862 Donations Used & BUILDINGS Hessel Tribal Center Kewadin Casino Freedom Value Center New — Household 3535 Nopaming Drive N7761 Candy Cane Lane 501 W. Washington Street Goods, Building P.O. Box 130 Rt. 2 Box 223 Marquette, MI 49855 Materials, Appliances Hessel, MI 49745 Christmas, MI 49862 484-2727 387-5475 Manistique Oil Company Furniture • Tools Community Health 1-800-KEWADIN 216 Deer Street Everything! Elder care services lunches Manistique, MI 49854 ACFS on occasion Victor Matson Sr. Community All contributions go Youth Education and Activities Center Carnes BP directly to build new Program: 484-2298 Grand Island Chippewa Center 2300 Ludington Street homes. Tax receipts Gchi-Minis Ednakiiyaany Escanaba, MI 49837 are available. MANISTIQUE AREA Gamig BUILDINGS Munising Tribal Community LAW ENFORCEMENT WE ACCEPT SCRAP METAL Kewadin Casino Center (Health and Human OFFICES ALUMINUM: siding, old boats, 5630 US 2 E., Rte. 1, Services programs) George K. Nolan Judicial canoes, electrical cable, storm Box 1533 D 622 W. Superior Street Building and gutter. COPPER/BRASS: used Manistique, MI 49854 Munising, MI 49862 Sault Tribe Law Enforcement/ electric wire, copper pipe, old 341-5510 387-4721, 387-4614, and (800) Conservation faucets, plumbing fixtures. TIN / STEEL: used stoves, washers, 1-800-KEWADIN 236-4705 635-6065 dryers, metal shelving, car body Fax 387-4727 2175 Shunk Rd. parts, metal fencing, construc- Chigibig Ningabi An (Near Health clinic: Administration, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 tion steel/tin. MUST BE CLEAN. the Western Shore) Tribal medical, nursing, medical Community Center records, reception and 5698 W US-2 Behavioral Health Manistique, MI 49854 Data entry 12 Education August 5, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Pages accepts Adult Ed management position By Brenda Austin munity. Pages travels between her ing at 6 p.m. To register for class- tion programs are fee based, or five tests, it would benefit them to SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. offices at the tribe’s downtown es, all you need to do is show up sometimes the classes are free but finish any test they have remaining — Consolidated Community administration building and the during class with a driver’s license there is a fee for each test,” she before that time.” School Services (CCSS) recently Michigan Works office. Having or other photo identification. Pages said. Pages has a bachelor’s degree hired Tanya Pages as its new Adult worked with Snider for over five said that although enrollment is Something to note for those in business management and a sec- Education program manager, years, Pages said it was a natural ongoing throughout the year, it is who have taken some of the GED ondary teaching degree and cer- succeeding George Snider who transition to her current position. best to enroll as early as possible. tests but still have a few to go, the tificate, both from Lake Superior recently retired. “I really enjoy interacting with Anyone can register for the test format is changing in 2013 State University. the students as a teacher,” she said. classes; you don’t have to be a and those who haven’t completed For more information about “The coordinator position is new tribal member to participate. Pages their tests by that time will have adult education classes, call Tanya to me, but I think it will balance said the program offered in the to start over. Pages said, “If there Pages at the Sault Tribe, 632-6098 out nicely with the teaching.” Sault is very unique in that it is are people in the community who or at Michigan Works at 635-1752 Pages said she works with not fee based. “Many adult educa- have completed any number of the ext. 137. people who were not successful in the traditional school environment. “Often people come in with a negative impression of anything to Polzin in national initiative do with schooling or education,” she said. “Adult Education is very different than traditional classroom instruction and whatever concerns they may have encountered in the traditional school setting very likely will not be an issue in the GED classes.” Pages said they have students Pages has been employed from their late teens and into their for the past five years by the 60s. “I have students who are Sault Tribe as a teacher for the parents who come back to school, Adult Education evening pro- often mothers who dropped out gram offered by CCSS at JKL of high school and had children, Bahweting School. She also and get their GED. I have students Students of American Indian descent learn about health careers in the annual Patty Iron Cloud National Native teaches adult education pre-GED who have graduated with their Youth Initiative. Above are the participating students for 2011 event. classes for CCSS at Michigan GED and gone on to Bay Mills American Indian and Alaska growth in the health science pro- care professionals. They’re suc- Works. Community College or LSSU and Native high school students were grams. These are valuable skills cessful Native Americans who Sault Tribe and CCSS col- been successful,” she said. selected from across the nation that will serve me well throughout serve as role models and men- laborate to offer the evening GED Classes begin Sept. 12 at JKL to attend the 14th annual Patty my life.” tors. They inspire our students to classes at Bahweting School free Bahweting School and run Iron Cloud National Native Youth The students were taken on continue their education and set of charge to anyone in the com- Monday through Thursdays start- Initiative (NNAYI) in Washington, field trips that included tours high goals,” said Lucinda Myers, D.C., June 18-26. The Association of the National Institutes of Health Careers Student Programs of American Indian Physicians Health, George Washington director. Scholarship deadline extended (AAIP) sponsors the program University School of Medicine, The initiative was created Sault Tribe Higher Education submit a 2011-2012 Higher to educate and encourage more Georgetown University School in 1998 to increase the num- Department extended the dead- Education application, W-9 form, Native students into health profes- of Nursing and Health Sciences, ber of Native students entering line for the $1,000 Fred L. Hatch a copy of their tribal card and an sions. American University, U.S. Capitol health professions and biomedi- Memorial Teacher Education essay. The essay must be 300-500 Sault Tribe member Kyleigh Building and agencies within the cal research. The curriculum is Scholarship. Eligible applicants words about the topic, “How will Polzin was one of those students. Department of Health and Human designed to prepare students for are one-quarter Indian blood accomplishing my educational She said she was thankful for the Services, such as the Office of admission to college and profes- quantum (as verified by the Sault goals allow me to give back to my opportunity to gain the knowledge Minority Health and the Indian sional schools. Students also Tribe Enrollment office) and tribe?” and experience of tribal health Health Service. receive information regarding enrolled full-time in a teacher The new deadline is August 31, care issues. “The Patty Iron Cloud Students attended a series of financial aid, counseling, and other education program at a Michigan 2011. National Native American Youth lectures and interactive workshops college-related assistance. public college or university. They Students may contact Brandi Initiative provided an active that featured guest speakers who For more information, visit must be at least a college junior MacArthur, at (906) 635-7784. learning opportunity in the health are physicians, researchers, and www.aaip.org or call the AAIP with a minimum 3.00 GPA cumu- Email or send forms facsimile science program,” she said. “This educators in the field of medicine. Student Programs at (800) 943- lative. to [email protected] or program provided me with profes- “It’s important for the stu- 4299. All interested students must faxed to (906) 635-7785. sional development and personal dents to hear from these health Announcing scholarship winners for 2011-12 The Sault Tribe Higher dedicated their time to review Joshua Drier, sophomore at Scholarship ($150) Nancy Hahn Memorial Education Department named its our essays. We would also North Central Michigan, studying Chelsey Thorne, freshman at Scholarship (Eight recipients at 2011-2012 scholarship recipients. like to thank the Sault Tribe to become a pharmacist. Northern Michigan University $200 each) Scholarship Committee members Golf Scholarship Fundraiser Jacob Ellis, junior at the U.S. studying special education. John Michael Dorner, fresh- David Houghton, Barb Smutek, Committee, our generous ven- Naval Academy Studying aero- Joseph K. Lumsden man at Lake Superior State Angeline Boulley and Dan dors and other contributors who nautical engineering. Memorial Scholarship ($1,000) University studying to become an Adams volunteered their time to have made donations towards Venessa Jenerou, sophomore Alicia Gervais, junior at Internet and networking special- review and rank the essays sub- our program, which would not be at Northern Michigan University Northern Michigan University ist. mitted by applicants. available for our students without studying to become a cosmetolo- studying fine arts. Catherine McClellan, fresh- “There were almost 100 essays their support,” said MacArthur. gist. Martha Miller Tributary man at Bay Mills Community submitted this year. The essays Higher Education and the Alexandria Chase, freshman at Scholarship ($1,000) College studying for a Bachelor’s were really well-written, which Scholarship Committee congratu- Syracuse University studying art Rebecca Patzwald, gradu- of Science in nursing. made it harder for committee lates the following students on photography and photojournal- ate student at Michigan State Jessica Stone, senior at members to choose the winners. their awards and the great essays ism. University studying to become a Michigan State University study- To ensure all students were given that were submitted. Alexandra Myhal, sophomore social worker. ing elementary education. an equal opportunity I blacked Bernard Bouschor Honorary at University of Minnesota study- Vic Matson Sr. Tributary Patrick Harrington, sophomore out personal identifying infor- Scholarship (Ten recipients at ing biology. Scholarship ($1,000) at Jackson Community College mation from the essays prior $1,000 each) Tyler Smith, freshman at Cory Forgrave, graduate stu- studying radiography. to being reviewed by the com- Emily Leask, law student Ferris State University study- dent at Colorado School of Mines Christen Adams, graduate stu- mittee members,” said Brandi at Michigan State University ing digital animation and game studying mineral and energy eco- dent at University of Michigan MacArthur, Higher Education College of Law. design nomics. working toward a Master of administrative assistant. Rachel DeRusha, senior at John P. Carr Scholarship George K. Nolan Tribal Science. The Special Needs University of Michigan studying ($1,000) Judicial Scholarship ($1,000) Samantha Dinnan, junior at Scholarships were awarded for her Spanish, math and teach- Ian O’Neill, sophomore at Kalvin Hartwig, graduate stu- Saginaw Valley State University to four lucky recipients in the ing certification. Northern Michigan University dent at Yale University studying studying elementary education amount of $1,000 each. Nicholas Cushman, senior at studying pre-engineering. international relations. and special education. Higher Education staff would University of Michigan studying Don Corp Scholarship June Curran Porcaro Kelsey Francella, freshman like to thank all of the students brain behavior and cognitive sci- ($1,000) Scholarship: at Syracuse University studying who applied for the Scholarship ence. Amanda Weinert, junior at Catherine Nash, junior at Bay communication design. Program. “We would also like Nicole Hoglund, freshman at Northern Michigan University Mills Community College study- Allissa Haney, sophomore at to give a special thank you to Bay Mills Community College studying art history. ing early childhood education Lake Superior State University the Scholarship Committee who studying social science. Pamela Cable Gershon family services. studying forensic chemistry. August 5, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News 13 Youth council reps ride in Bike the Sites 2011 By Lisa Burnside, YEA On June 16, the Maamwi Niigaanziwag Grand Tribal Youth Council, which includes representatives from Munising, Escanaba, Kinross, Manistique, St. Ignace, Sault Ste. Marie and Hessel, along with members and administra- tors from the Sault Tribe Alive Youth (STAY) Project, gathered at DonDee Lanes in Sault Ste. Marie to begin a 47-mile bike ride along Mackinac Trail to raise awareness ride and safety for our bikers and usually scheduled for the second of childhood obesity, healthful Lanes. members in St. Ignace. For the 2011 awareness project, A chi miigwech to the Maamwi motorists, and to the Rudyard Park week of June. As decided by the lifestyles and to promote positive police escorts were provided by Niigaanziwag Grand Tribal Youth for opening its doors to the bicy- council, the 2012 bike trek will self-esteem with suicide preven- the Sault Tribe Law Enforcement Council members from across the clists. kick off at the St. Ignace Midjim tion. and the Mackinac County Sheriff’s eastern Upper Peninsula for keep- To LeBlanc Fisheries, chi miig- and finish at the DonDee Lanes in The Bike the Sites Project Department, ensuring safety for ing the Celebrate Native Health wech for the donation of whitefish the Sault. began in 2009 as part of a grant bikers and motorists. The Sault and Suicide Prevention Awareness for the feast. If you are interested in partici- received from the United National Tribe Housing Authority pro- Campaign going. A special thank you to all com- pating, please contact your youth Indian Tribal Youth Celebrate vided a driver with a truck and Chi miigwech to all tribal munity members who supported education coordinator or the main Native Health Project, funded trailer for bicyclists who needed organizations and the Mackinac this project with their pledges and office at (906) 635-7010. by the Robert Wood Johnson a break along the route. First aid County Sheriff’s Department for show of support along the route. Foundation, to raise awareness was provided by the Tribal Health their help in ensuring a quality This is an annual event that is about childhood obesity. Even Department. The council raised though the grant funding was com- funds for brightly colored t-shirts pleted in 2009, the project contin- for all participants and STAY sup- ued with support from the STAY ported the event by bicycling with Project and the Sault Tribe Youth the young participants to lend sup- Education and Activities program port and encouragement along the to not only raise awareness about way. childhood obesity but to promote The trip took five hours to positive self-esteem and exercise complete with breaks every six as part of suicide prevention. to seven miles. Lunch was served Since the first year, the num- at the Rudyard Park. At the ride’s ber of bikers completing the 47- conclusion, a whitefish feast was mile trek increased from seven enjoyed by all participants pre- to 35. This year about 50 people pared by YEA staff and council departed on the trek from DonDee Young Sault Tribe members selected to attend 2011 National Intertribal Youth Summit in N.M. Ethan Matson, Dylan Moiles July 21, saying, “We applaud special sessions targeting youth program coordinators and Lyons, Darcey Parish and Delaney and Madeline Smith will attend all the students joining this leadership development and submitted applications to attend. Walden from the Bay Mills the 2011 National Intertribal summit for their commitment to critical youth issues such The Department of Justice’s Indian Community, and Sierra Youth Summit. The three Sault improving their communities. as healthy relationships and Office on Juvenile Justice and Ayres and Savannah Dakota Tribe members are among 150 Tribal governments face unique lifestyles, education, substance Delinquency Programs and the from the Keweenaw Bay Indian young men and women from challenges, and the importance and alcohol abuse, cultural Office on Violence Against Community. across the country chosen for the of getting our youth involved preservation, community Women made the final participant For more information and a weeklong conference in Sante Fe, in securing a bright future development and protecting the selections. schedule of events, visit www. N.M., on July 24-28, featuring for themselves, their friends, environment. Other students from the EUP tribaljusticeandsafety.gov/ administration officials from the families, and neighbors can’t be The summit also provides area are Jalyan LeBlanc, Valencia 2011youthsummit. White House and the departments overstated.” an opportunity for Obama of Justice, Interior, Health and During the leadership administration officials to hear Human Services and Education. conference, the students will directly from youth in Indian U.S. Attorney Donald A. Davis have the opportunity to engage Country. The administration and Affirmative Action proudly made the announcement with other Native youth through federal agencies have made a commitment to building healthier upheld on appeal and safer communities through A July 1 Appeals Court decision ACLU of Michigan executive strengthened coordination allows public universities and director in a statement. and collaboration with tribal public employers in Michigan to In its 59-page decision, the governments and partners. continue to use affirmative action court decided that Proposal 2 Chaske Spencer, star of the to ensure a diverse student body violates the Equal Protection Twilight movie series, and pro- and workforce. The 2-1 decision Clause of the U.S. Constitution golfer Notah Begay also plan to strikes down a 2006 amendment by creating a double standard in make appearances at the summit, to the state constitution, which university admissions: which is focused on youth prohibited all affirmative action “Ensuring the fairness of voices. During the weeklong policies including those previously political processes, in particular, Savings & Checking Accounts ~ Money Market Accounts session, participants will have upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court. is essential, because an electoral Home Mortgages ~ Auto, Boat, & RV Loans the opportunity to create a public Proposal 2, the so-called minority is by definition “Michigan Civil Rights Initiative” disadvantaged in its attempts to Online Banking ~ Online Bill Pay ~ Visa Credit Cards service announcement to run in their communities. In a special voted into Michigan law in 2006 pass legislation; and ‘discrete Insurance & Investment Representative session called Voices of Youth, banned schools from considering and insular minorities’ are participants will share thoughts, race, ethnicity or gender in college especially so given the unique concerns and recommendations admissions. hurdles they face. Ensuring a on ways to address public safety The lawsuit was filed in federal fair political process is nowhere and positively impact the lives court in 2006 on behalf of 18 more important than in education. of youth across Indian Country students, faculty and applicants Education is the bedrock of equal — providing a platform for to the University of Michigan opportunity.” honest dialogue with federal by a group of civil rights The Michigan Civil Rights 536 Bingham Ave. officials. Additional workshops organizations that includes the Commission agreed with the Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 will provide the youngsters with ACLU of Michigan. “Through court: “The 6th Circuit today knowledge and skills in leadership this lawsuit, we set out to level reminds us that minority rights www.soocoop.com development and strategies for the playing field so that racial cannot properly be determined achieving academic and career identity is not treated as irrelevant based solely on popular vote. The With Branches In: success. or meaningless in this state. Today decision is a truly appropriate way Selectees were nominated for we are one step closer to realizing to begin the Independence Day Brimley ~ Bay Mills ~ Kinross ~ Cedarville the 2011 summit by their tribal that goal,” said Kary L. Moss weekend,” it said in a statement. Page 14 • August 5, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Powwow Photo Gallery Win Awenen Nisitotung • August 5, 2011 • Page 15 15th annual Sugar Island Traditional Powwow observed The 15th annual Sugar Island Traditional Powwow was conducted in the spirit of Honoring Our Ancestors from Friday, July 15, through Sunday, July 17. Although six drums were invited, seven drums performed in the shade of the arbor in the center of the powwow arena. The event featured a hand drum contest and an appearance by hoop dancers. Feasts for all took place all three days and included a breakfast on Sunday. "One thing about the Sugar Island powwow," Vendors visit on their way home from the Longest Walk III. the master of ceremonies announced to the crowd. "They feed us good." Many people brought their own tents with see-through mesh walls for shade and protection from mosquitoes and other pests. Some people erected their tents on the perimeter of the powwow arena for first-rate viewing of the proceedings. One of the vendors ringing the arena represented the recently concluded Left and right, shawl dancers. Longest Walk III awareness campaign for reversing diabetes. They stopped to take part in the powwow while returning from Washington, D.C., to their homes. They To all involved, however sold freshly made kettle corn by the bag you were involved, and other items. Other than vehicles registered in chi miigwech! Michigan, some vehicles were seen bear- ing registration plates from California, Colorado, Tennessee, Florida, New York, Bay Mills and, of course, Ontario.

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Traditional dancer. Making a technical difficulty look good. 16 Language August 5, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Learning Anishinaabemowin by immersion By Orien Corbiere tening to fluent people converse. ing) black ash basketry. All the strated and gave instruction on the The camp was staffed by the The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe Learners also practiced their lan- participants made at least one process of preparing the black ash language program instructors of Chippewa Indians’ language guage skills by conversing with a basket, some made two or three wood strips. First she instructed on and by partnering organiza- program conducted its third of fluent speaker. baskets. Irene Makadebin from pounding the log, then pulling the tions from Manitoulin Island, 12 language immersion camps at The camp took place on June Sagamok First Nation in Ontario, strips off the log then preparing the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation the Mary Murray Culture Camp 23-26. Participants arrived on Canada, was the main facilitator, the strips for weaving. The basket and the Wikwemikong Heritage in June. The main purpose of the the day before the camp started she was assisted by her daughter making workshop went on from Organization. immersion camp is to provide and settled in. Most of those who Leona Sinobert, also of Sagamok Thursday through Sunday. The next immersion camp a learning environment where attended stayed at the camp for the First Nation. The immersion camps are theme is quill box making, sched- the language learners practiced duration. The camp was attended Irene demonstrated to the camp not done in series, they are run uled for Aug. 18 to 21. To register, the language with a mentor. The by families as well as individuals, how to test a black ash tree for its individually, therefore there is no please call Cheryl Bernier at the camp provides an environment 27 participants registered. suitability for basketry. This test progression from one camp to the language program, (906) 635- where the learner gets to hear The theme of the camp was was done in the woods on Mick next, hence attendees start fresh at 6050. We hope to see you there. Anishinaabemowin spoken by lis- “kokbinaagnikeng” (basket mak- Frechette’s property. Irene demon- every camp.

Bernadette Azevedo kinoomaage. Irene Gaashkbijge Kwezens with her finished basket.

Irene Gaashkbijge and Paul naankbjigeook Kokbinaagan Grace Gravelle finishing her basket.

Attendees of the third of 12 Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe language) immersion camps at the Mary Murray Culture Camp on Sugar Island, Mich. August 5, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News/Feature 17 Sault Tribe Ojibwe language instructors lead

firstBy Rick Smith of tribe’s Anishinaabemowin conferencesKimewon, originally from The first Sault Tribe Anishin- Wikwemikong on Manitoulin aabemowin Conference, intended Island, Ont. For him, he noted, as annual events in coming years, English is a frequently used sec- took place on the reservation in ondary language. He retired from Sault Ste. Marie from July 7 to General Motors in 2004 and taught 9. Registration began late in the Ojibwe language briefly in Mount afternoon of Thursday, July 7, Pleasant, Mich. He took Ojibwe and featured a complimentary language instruction at Lakehead feast spread shortly afterward. University in Thunder Bay, Ont., Registrants were given sturdy and has been an instructor with cloth handbags that contained Sault Tribe for the past four years. needed materials and information Commenting on the inaugural for participation in the conference conference, Kimewon said, “It’s workshops. kind of scary when you start doing Registration continued on the something like that but, in all, we following morning accompa- had some very good instructors.” nied by a sumptuous continental He added that everything about breakfast spread and an opening the event went well and expressed ceremony. optimism for an increase in atten- Participants began to congre- dance next year. gate in two large tents erected on Corbiere is also a lifelong the powwow grounds to provide Anishinaabemowin and the lan- shade and wind shelter in outdoor guage is the primary language of settings to conduct the workshops. his family on Manitoulin Island, Among the eight subjects covered Ont. As well, English is used as in the workshops were an intro- Photo by Rick Smith their secondary language. After duction to Anishinaabemowin Sault Tribe language instructors at the convention (left to right) Orien Corbiere, Cecil Pavlat, Theresa Lewis logging 18 years, he enrolled in (Ojibwe language), basic sentence and Leonard Kimewon. Other instructors at the conference were Clifford Shigwadja from Newberry, Doris a Native language instructors structure, word studies, numbers, Boissoneau from Ontario, Howard Webkamigad from Sault, Mich., Terry Spanish from Petoskey, Mich., and program at Lakehead University, story and dialogue, and songs. Mabel Lewis from Ontario. eventually enrolling as a full- Sault Tribe language instructors Pavlat said the modest number Pavlat indicated he has been on the language in the last three time student where he earned a Cecil Pavlat, Theresa Lewis, Orien of registered participants for the studying the language since 1996 years and set a goal to complete bachelor’s degree in Native stud- Corbiere and Leonard Kimewon inaugural event was a good start and graduated in 1999 from the her studies in the next three years. ies, another bachelor’s in educa- were among the nine people and anticipates future conferences first Ojibwe language instructors’ She also has a bachelor’s degree tion plus a master’s in education. who conducted the workshops. will see increased numbers as program at Bay Mills Community in teaching from Lake Superior He came onboard as a language Other conductors of workshops word about the annual opportunity College. State University. Originally from instructor for Sault Tribe two and were Clifford Shigwadja from spreads. Participation is free for Lewis took classes at Bay the Lansing area, she teaches the a half years ago. Newberry, Doris Boissoneau from Sault Tribe members and $25 for Mill Community College and Ojibwe language at the three early Watch for notices about Ontario, Howard Webkamigad all others. participated in Sault Tribe childhood education programs in next year’s Sault Tribe from Sault, Mich., Terry Spanish The Sault Tribe language Anishinaabemowin classes at Sault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace. Anishinaabemowin Conference from Petoskey, Mich., and Mabel instructors have a variety of back- intervals for much of her adult The Ojibwe language is the in the pages of Win Awenen Lewis from Ontario. grounds in Anishinaabemowin. life. She concentrated her focus first-learned language of Leonard Nisitotung and the tribe’s website. What is the Sault Tribe Housing Commission? By Brenda Austin tunity to take advantage of what SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. the Housing Authority has to offer — The Sault Tribe Housing and become more involved in their Commission is comprised of community. “I am very impressed seven members whose job it is with the Housing Authority staff to set goals and priorities for the and how knowledgeable they are Housing Authority. of the policies and NAHASDA, Additionally, they hear and they know what’s going on. They adopt policies governing Housing are incredible people and make a Authority operations, hear griev- great team,” he said. ances, approve housing plans, Commission meetings are open budgets and assist in writing and to the public and are held on the approving by-laws, which then third Monday of each month at the go to the Sault Tribe Board of Housing Administration building, Directors for approval. located at 154 Parkside Drive in The commission follows regu- Kincheloe. Meetings begin at 10 lations set by the Native American a.m. Housing and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA), requir- ing all Housing Authorities to adopt policies, including those for admission and occupancy, eligibil- ity, maintenance, management, rent payments, procurement and Indian preference. Sault Tribe Gaming Commission Executive Director and Housing Commission Gallagher Chairman Ken Ermatinger said, “We have a variety of people on Benefit the commission from different Photo by Brenda Austin backgrounds. We are here for the The Sault Tribe’s Housing Commission (L-R): Chairman Ken Ermatinger (Unit II), commissioners Kevin Kolbus, Services, Inc. people; not only do we deal with Bernard Biron (Unit I), Secretary/Treasurer Debra Pine (Unit I), Vice-Chairman Shirley Goudreau (Unit III) and finances and planning, we hear Carol Strauser (Unit IV). complains about the Housing Ronald D. Sober Authority and appeals — anything Bernard Biron (Unit I), Heather is so much more. This is the entire The commissioners do not from barking dogs to not paying Alstrom (Unit I) and Carol picture instead of just the one part serve in a management capacity; Cory J. Sober Strauser (Unit IV). I did as an employee,” she said. that’s the duty of Housing Director rent and being evicted.” 105 Water Street Housing commissioners Commissioner Heather “Helping tribal members is why Joni Talentino. Sault Ste. Marie, are Chairman Ken Ermatinger Alstrom, a former Housing we are all on the commission. The Kevin Kolbus has been a com- Michigan, 49783 (Unit II), Vice-Chairman Shirley Authority employee, has been on policies and procedures that are in missioner for about seven years. Goudreau (Unit III), Secretary/ the commission since April. “I place are there for the overall well Kolbus said he wanted to help Treasurer Debra Pine (Unit I) and thought that having a background being of the housing communities people become more self-suf- (906) 635-5238 commissioners Kevin Kolbus, in housing would help, but there that we serve.” ficient by giving them an oppor- 18 People August 5, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Birth announcements Kyle Wagner Burns makes BRANDON CHARLES ASH Laci. and Randy and Carol Vandermate enters USCG Brandon Charles Ash was born Grandparents of Rudyard, Mich. Great-grand- list again at the Bronson are Michael and parents are Clayton and Marna Methodist Deanna Collins McGahey of Sault Ste. Marie and Hospital of of Monroe and Wilma and the late John Cairns Kalamazoo on Marilyn and the of Sugar Island, Chuck and Judy April 30, 2011, late Roger Vandermate of Rudyard, and 23 weeks pre- “Bobby” Potter Bill and Tena Docter of Grand mature, to B.J. of Romulus, Rapids, Mich. Proud uncles are and Kelly Ash. Mich. Great- Justin and Keane Cairns of the He weighed grandparents are Maryann Collins Sault Ste. Marie and Daniel and 1 pound, 4 of Riverview, Mich., and Francis William Vandermate of Rudyard, ounces and was Szablewski of Monroe. one aunt, Ellie Vandermate of 11.5 inches in Rudyard and many great-aunts length. As of July 20, he weighed BRADEN RANDALL and uncles. Mom, dad and baby 5 pounds and was 15 inches in VANDERMATE are doing great. length. Proud parents RJ and Jenna Grandparents are Barb and Joe (nee Cairns) Jackson Gary Jones Schneider of Newberry and Fran Vandermate We are Kyle Leslie Wagner entered the Sault Tribe member Jacki L. and Sue Freberg of Menominee. of Holland very pound to U.S. Coast Guard and completed Burns made the president’s list at Great-grandfather is Charles Mich., are announce the basic training at the Coast Guard Baker College for the second con- Jerrick of Newberry; and uncle, pleased to birth of Jackson Training Center in Cape May, N.J., secutive semester. Robert Ash of Ohio. announce Gary Jones born on May 13, 2011. He was pro- She carries a 4.0 GPA despite the birth of on April 25, moted to Fireman Apprentice upon a degenerative joint disease that LIAM LAVANIS COLLINS their first 2011. Jackson completion of training. necessitated 11 surgeries. Liam Lavanis Collins was born son Braden weighed 9 He is stationed at Coast Guard She earned an associate’s on June 13, 2011, at Southshore Randall Vandermate. Born pounds 10 Station Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich. degree in surgical technology Hospital in Trenton, Mich., to Friday, May 27 at 1:02 a.m. at ounces and was 21.5 inches in Wagner is a 2008 graduate of Sault and is pursuing a Bachelor’s of parents Sean and Laura Collins Holland Hospital, he weighed 8 length. He is the first child of Area High School and is a mem- Science in criminal justice. of Taylor, Mich. He weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and 21 inches Eric C. and Amy L. Jones. He is ber of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of “Through all my surgeries, I pounds, 9 ounces and measured 21 in length. the grandson of the proud grand- Chippewa Indians. He is the son still maintain a 4.0. Nothing is inches in length. He joins sisters Grandparents are Jeff and Kim parents Tom and Kathy Ferrence. of Dennis and Carmen Wagner of impossible, and you are never too Abigail, Savannah, Sophie and Cairns of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., Sault Ste. Marie. old to learn,” Burns said. Sault Tribe community members walk on . . . VIRGINIA BARRAS relatives and friends and held a Home is assisting the family For online condolences: www. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Virginia “Ginny” (nee Goetz) vigil service at Keck-Coleman where memories can be shared at trahanfc.com He was a veteran of the United Barras, 62, Funeral Home, St. Johns. www.canalefuneral.com. States Air Force and an avid sports of St. Johns, Memorials may be made to the VIOLA L. THOMPSON fan. He had been employed with Mich., loving American Cancer Society, 3100 Marjorie Kelly Viola L. Thompson of Sault Ste. Lowe’s and Prinsho Products. wife, mother, West Rd., Bldg. B, Ste. 110, East Marjorie Marie, Mich., died July 24, 2011, He is survived by his wife, Nell daughter, grand- Lansing, MI 48823 or Hospice of E. Kelly, 75, at Hearthside Assisted Living. She Boykin Leveille of Hahira; six mother, sister Lansing Stoneleigh Residence, died Monday, was born May 8, 1943, in Bruce children and their spouses, Lynn and friend, died 3411 Stoneleigh, Lansing, MI July 25, 2011, Township, Mich. and Tyson Heard of Valdosta, July 9, 2011, 48910. in Bay City, She is survived by two sons, Ga., Gerald “Sonny” Leveille of after a short, Ginny’s family would like to Mich, follow- Barry J. (Jacque) Thompson Valpariso, Fla., Gerry and John courageous extend a special thank you to all ing her coura- of Deltona, Fla., and Bryan P. Renfro of Valdosta, Johnny Ray battle with lung the staff at Stoneleigh Residence geous battle Thompson of Sault Ste. Marie; Luke of Hahira, Maxine and cancer. for all their loving support and with ALS. grandchildren, Steven Thompson, Robert Lott, and Clark Shiver, Ginny was born on April 22, care. She was Jenna Thompson and Kristopher all of Valdosta; eight grandchil- 1949, in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., born on Sept. Thompson; sisters, Fauncy dren; six great-grandchildren; one the daughter of Peter R. and JAMES H. GREENLY 24, 1935, in Sault Ste. Marie, Sawasky of Sault Ste. Marie; brother and his family, Larry and Audrey (nee Nielson) Goetz. James H. Greenly Jr., 93, of Mich., to the late Harold and Mary Loretta Smith of Redford, Mich., AraJean Leveille of St. Ignace; She worked for and retired from Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., died July (nee Doyle) Mullen. and Dorothy Gervais, Grace Sauro four sisters and one brother-in-law, Fifth Third Bank after 33 years of 9, 2011, at the D.J. Jacobetti Home Marjorie was employed with and May Lockhart, all of Sault Ursula Smith of St. Ignace, Betty service and was a faithful member for Veterans in Marquette, Mich. Kroger Grocery for 26 years Ste. Marie; and brothers, Walter and Paul Vigneaux of Rudyard, of St. Joseph Catholic Church in He was born Oct. 20, 1917, in and retired as head cashier. She Aikens of Livonia, Mich., Bernard Barbara Barens of Tawas City, St. Johns. Ginny loved Christmas Detroit, a son of the late James H. was a member of St. Stanislaus Aikens, Ted Aikens, Paul Aikens Sharon Brown of Anderson, S.C.; and other holidays, traveling, long and Cornelia (Ragan) Greenly Sr. Kostka Parish, K of C 4102 and Lou Aikens, all of Sault Ste. and several nieces, nephews, and walks, dancing, singing, bowling, James was a WWII veteran, serv- Auxiliary, Eagles Aerie No. 1010 Marie. the Boykin family. boating, fishing, snowmobiling, ing in Army Air Force as an air- and the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of She was preceded in death Services were July 3, in the bonfires, gambling, bird watching plane mechanic in the European- Chippewa Indians. by her parents, Wilfred and chapel of Martin/McLane Funeral and watching all kinds of wildlife African-Middle Eastern Theatre. Marjorie was married to Genevieve Aikens; brothers, Home with Ray Joyner, Wayne and nature, her swimming pool He was employed for many Alphonse B. Kelly and he died in Glen Hatch, Leo Hatch, Speedy Boykin, and Bill Ward officiating. and most of all her family, friends years at the Ford Motor Company 2002. Aikens and Lenard Hatch; and Burial followed in the Pleasant and her faith. in Detroit. He was a member of Surviving Marjorie are her four sisters, Jean Perrault and Evelyn Cemetery in Berrien County. The On July 30, 1966, she mar- the DAV of Lenawee County. children, Melanie (Tom) Nosker Berkland. family received friends at the ried George J. Barras Jr. and they James resided in Sault Ste. of Denver, Colo., Christine (Don) Visitation and funeral services funeral home. have shared 45 wonderful years Marie with his wife Alice until he Levi of Owosso, Mich., Eugene took place July 26 at the Sault Ste. In lieu of flowers, memori- together. entered the D.J. Jacobetti nursing Kelly of Bay City and Timothy Marie V.F.W. with Deacon Bill als may be made to help defray Surviving is her husband, facility. James and Alice recently (Lynn) Kelly of Denver, Colo.; Piche officiating. funeral expenses or to Langdale George; daughters, Lori (Chip) received a gift of a great, great nine grandchildren, Allison, Joel Memorial contributions to Hospice House, P. O. Box 1727, Keilen and Kim (Brad) Smith; granddaughter that he thought was and Keith Nosker, Sara and Ryan the American Cancer Society or Valdosta, GA 31603. son, Brad; grandchildren, Lindsey very special. Levi, Bryan and Jason Kelly, Hospice of the EUP would be and Drew Keilen, Mitchell and James is survived by his wife, Melissa and Ashley Kelly; her sis- appreciated. McKenzie, Hilley, Paige and Alice L. Greenly of Sault Ste. ter, Shirley Cameron of Sault Ste. Clark Bailey Newhouse Home Visit Ask Medicare Kaylie Smith; mother, Audrey Marie; children, James Greenly Marie; and two brothers, Harold assisted the family with arrange- Goetz; mother-in-law, Ellen of Colorado, Jack Greenly of “Bud” Mullen of Midland and ments. at www.medicare.gov, Barras; sisters, Linda, Brenda, Newberry, Mich., Terri Greenly John “Bob” (Theresa) Mullen of a new website that pro- Susan (Eric) and Peggy; and and Marie Smyrse; stepdaugh- Sault Ste. Marie. Gerald Leveille brothers, Peter (Julie) and Steven ter, Sharon Barnett of Sault Ste. Besides her husband and Gerald Francis Leveille, 74, vides information and (Amy) Goetz. Marie; and numerous grandchil- parents, Marjorie was preceded of Hahira, Ga., died Friday, July support for caregivers. She was preceded in death by dren, great-grandchildren and a in death by a brother, James 1, 2011, at the Langdale Hospice A few resources her father, Peter R. Goetz; father- great-great-granddaughter. Beaumont. House. in-law, George J. Barras Sr.; and He was preceded in death by Visiting hours and a memorial He was born May 31, 1937, in include basics, paying brother-in-law, Ron Barras. a son, Charles Greenly; and step- service were on July 28 in the St. Ignace, to Charles Henry and for care, condition- A Mass of Christian burial was daughters, Lucille Easley and W.A. Trahan Funeral Chapel with Frances May Cloff Leveille. celebrated on July 13, 2011, at Lorreen Smith. Deacon Stan Kuczynski presid- Mr. Leveille had lived in Hahira specific information St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Honoring James’ wishes, there ing. Memorials may be directed for many years. Mr. Leveille was and other support for Johns with Rev. Fr. Eoin Murphy were no services. to ALS of Michigan or McLaren a member of the Forrest Park caregivers. as celebrant. The family received The Canale-Tonella Funeral Visiting Nursing and Hospice. Church of Christ and the Sault Ste. August 5, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Kewadin Casino 19 Over 16,000 pounds of casino tokens scraped Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. — Kewadin Casinos shredded over 16,000 pounds – 1.5 million promotional tokens recently. The process was completed by Secure Metal Destruction of Las Vegas, NV. Once destroyed, the metal can be recycled. “With all slot machines in the industry going to ticket in ticket out (TITO), we don’t have the need for as many tokens,” said Kent Artley, cage director for all five casinos. In addition, the casino is converting many of the token programs to a new Kewadin Tokens are securely taken from the casino’s Tokens are put into one of four metal bins. The bins are taken by forklift to the semi which Credit system. “We have done cage to an area outside of the casino. holds the machinery. this three times in the past six years and anticipate having to do it again as more of our Kewadin machines convert to TITO and as more of our promotions convert to using Kewadin Credits instead of tokens.” Secure Metal Destruction is a licensed organization that special- izes in token destruction. They travel across the United States performing these services for casinos. Kewadin Casinos has over 2,000 slot machines. In the Sault Ste. Marie casino, 83 percent of the slot machines are TITO, St. Tokens are dropped onto a conveyer belt and Tokens are chopped in the semi. Chipped pieces Final product – chipped/destroyed tokens bound Ignace 76 percent, Manistique 42 lifted up into the semi. of the destroyed tokens are put on the conveyer for recycling. percent, Christmas 36 percent and belt and put into boxes. Hessel 18 percent. Gold Wing Riders rumble into St. Ignace ST. IGNACE — For the 13th Proceeds from both events are States and 52 other countries. Rapids area, across the Mackinac Each year, more than 15,000 year, Kewadin Casinos proudly given to the Juvenile Diabetes There are over 800 chapters Bridge and into St. Ignace leading children and 15,000 adults — joins with the Gold Wing Road Research Foundation thanks to where members gather to have to the Kewadin Casino. about 80 people each day — are Riders Association (GWRRA) Kewadin Casinos sponsoring all fun and live the motto of “Friends Since the ride started, a total diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in to raise awareness and funds to costs of the event. for Fun, Safety and Knowledge.” of $360,000 has been raised the U.S. A new case of diabetes support the fight against juvenile Based on the premise of fun, Every year Chapter Mi-G by the group for the Juvenile is diagnosed every 30 seconds; diabetes on Aug. 20. safety and knowledge, GWRRA, of the GWRRA organizes this Diabetes Research Foundation more than 1.9 million people are During the weekend, nearly an international association for large motorcycle ride, called the International, the worldwide diagnosed each year. 900 riders participate by driving Gold Wing and Valkyrie motor- Midnight Ride, during which leader in funding research to cure For information on the Gold from Grand Rapids to St. Ignace cycle riders, co-riders and associ- T-shirts are sold and donations type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune Wing ride, please visit www. and enjoy a host of activities that ate members, was started June are collected. The ride is done disease that strikes children and gwrra-mi.org, for information are held to accompany them into 4, 1977, by seven people with a annually on the third Saturday in adults suddenly and lasts a life- about the foundation, visit www. the area on their annual ride. common interest in riding their August, and runs from the Grand time. jdrf.org. On Saturday morning, riders motorcycles. are welcomed with a hot break- Over 30 years later, the asso- Queen of rock ‘n’ roll coming to DreamMakers Theater fast from 8-10:30 a.m. Vendors ciation continues to grow and Joan Jett, the Broadway musical, Currie. Jett was close to the proj- will be on site and a barbeque flourish. Today there are 80,000 queen of rock ‘n’ The Rocky Horror ect, she served as an executive will take place from 3-6 p.m. members spread across the United roll is coming to Picture Show. producer on the film. Kewadin Casinos Since co-founding The two discs of the greatest DreamMakers Theater the Runaways, the hits set, meanwhile, present 20 on Oct. 21. pioneering all-girl blazing tracks from Jett’s three- Team Member of the Month As the leader of punk quintet, at age decade-plus career. It’s a compre- the hard-rocking 15, Jett’s determina- hensive look at one of rock’s most Blackhearts, she’s tion and drive have iconic figures. Of course, the hits had eight platinum kept her in the public collection was released through and gold albums and eye. This year, how- Jett’s own Blackheart Records, a nine top 40 singles, ever, her profile sky- label she founded with long time including the classics rocketed yet again, songwriting partner and producer Bad Reputation, I with the release of Kenny Laguna, in 1980 — which Love Rock ‘N’ Roll, I Hate Myself both a long-awaited feature film made her the first female artist to For Loving You and Crimson and telling the story of the Runaways own and operate an independent Clover. and a new, two-disc greatest hits record company. She sits at the head of her own collection. The Runaways, based Tickets for the show go on sale independent label, Blackheart on lead singer Cherie Currie’s July 29 at 8 a.m. and are $44.50. Records. Jett has acted in mov- book, Neon Angel, stars Kristen For more information, visit www. ies, including 1987’s Light Of Stewart as Jett, and her fellow A- kewadin.com or www.joanjett. Day, and in a Tony-nominated lister, Dakota Fanning, portrays com. Sawyer Brown Christmas show tickets on sale Sawyer Brown is coming to Kewadin Casinos DreamMakers Theater on Dec. 17, 2011 for a one time only Christmas show. An American country music band, Sawyer Brown has released 20 studio albums, of which three have been Photo by Michelle Bouschor certified gold in the U.S. More than 50 of their singles Congratulations to Jason Sheber, Kewadin Sault Team Member of the have entered the U.S. Billboard hot country songs charts, Month! Jason started working for Kewadin Casinos in 2006 in the Food including three number one singles. and Beverage Department. He was raised in St. Ignace and now lives in Tickets for the Christmas show go on sale July 29 the Sault with his wife, Annette, and children Malyh and Carl. at 8 a.m. and are only $34. For more information, visit www.kewadin.com or www.sawyerbrown.com. 20 August 5, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Safe driving with mobile technology in the Motor City By Bob Morrison distractions. phone while you are driving. Do not wear headphones while The development of new tech- • Cell Phones – Calls and Avoid stressful calls while driv- driving or play music excessively nologies has made travel easier Texting: Stop your vehicle to place ing. Mental and emotional distrac- loud. You may be unable to hear if and more enjoyable. But the use of a call or send a text. It is illegal to tions can increase the likelihood of someone is honking or if sirens are mobile devices while driving can text or email on a mobile phone an accident. blaring. be dangerous to drivers and others while driving in Michigan. Pulling Turning off a mobile phone Use an audio adapter cord to on the road. over will reduce the likelihood of while driving is safest option. connect the MP3 or iPod to the Since July of 2010, it has becoming distracted while driv- • GPS systems: GPS systems vehicle’s audio system. The music been illegal to text or use mobile ing. In fact, the National Highway can be just as distracting as cell can be heard through the audio email while driving in the state of Traffic Safety Administration phones and text messages. Touch system and with some systems, Michigan. The law prohibits read- reported that 20 percent of all screens and multiple menu options controlled with voice activation. ing, typing or sending text mes- injury crashes in the United States can draw your eyes and attention Create a music playlist before put- sages or emails using a wireless in 2009 involved distracted driv- away from the road. ting the vehicle in drive so there two-way communication device in ing and in the same year, 5,474 Program the travel destina- is no distraction. Avoid reaching a person’s hand or lap while driv- persons were killed and 448,000 tion before putting the vehicle in to change a radio station in the ing a vehicle. However, it is still injured in crashes involving dis- drive. If the destination needs to vehicle so that your hands and legal to use a GPS or make calls tracted driving. be cancelled or changed, pull over eyes stay where they should be while driving. Motorists need to Use a hands-free vehicle kit. in a safe area or ask a passenger – on the steering wheel and the ing is more dangerous than drunk be cautious of partaking in these Many new vehichles and cell to make the changes. Some GPS road. Newer vehicles have radio driving. And while it might be actions while driving because dis- phones offer Bluetooth capabil- navigators have optional settings controls on the steering wheel. hard to believe, in the four seconds tractions and accidents can easily ity. If a vehicle does not have this that will prevent address input Whether you are just learning that a driver glances at their cell occur. option, systems can be installed to while the vehicle is in motion. to drive or have been behind the phone, they could have traveled According to a study by the provide the driver with hands-free Rely primarily on the voice wheel for years, it is smart to fol- the length of a football field – with Virginia Tech Transportation voice communication. There are directions, not on the map feature. low these basic tips for mobile their eyes off of the road, not Institute, motorists who engage in also apps available that will read Mount the GPS away from impor- technology while driving. aware of what is ahead of them. texting while driving are 23 times text messages and email aloud tant sight lines. It is usually easiest Bob Morrison is the Vice By following these suggestions more likely to be involved in an in real time and respond without to position a GPS near the dash- President and General Manager about mobile technology, includ- accident, or near-crash event, than drivers touching the mobile phone. board. at AlliedBarton Security Services, ing cell phones, GPS systems and those who are not distracted. It has If there is a passenger in the vehi- • Music devices – Radios, provider of highly trained security music devices, drivers and pedes- been said that texting while driv- cle, ask them to control the mobile iPods, MP3 players and others: personnel to many industries. trians can remain safe from mobile Internet safety — are your children safe from predators? Unfortunately the same be evaluating children they come recognize. nography; sible use of the resources online. advances in computer and tele- in contact with online for future • Your child receives mail, • Your child has been sexually There is much more to the online communication technology that face-to-face contact and direct gifts, or packages from someone solicited by someone who knows experience than chat rooms. allow our children to reach out victimization. you don’t know. that your child is under 18 years • Find out what computer to new sources of knowledge and Parents and children should •Your child turns the computer of age; safeguards are utilized by your cultural experiences are also leav- remember that a computer-sex monitor off or quickly changes the • Your child has received sexu- children’s school, the public ing them vulnerable to exploita- offender can be any age or sex screen on the monitor when you ally explicit images from someone library and at the homes of your tion and harm by computer-sex — the person does not have to fit come into the room. that knows your child is under the children’s friends. offenders. the caricature of a dirty, unkempt, • Your child becomes with- age of 18. • Understand, even if your chil- While online computer explo- older man wearing a raincoat to drawn from the family. • If one of these scenarios dren were willing participants in ration opens a world of possibili- be someone who could harm a • Your child is using an online occurs, keep the computer turned any form of sexual exploitation, ties for children, expanding their child. account belonging to someone off in order to preserve any evi- that they are not at fault and they horizons and exposing them to Children, especially adoles- else. dence for future law enforcement are the victim. different cultures and ways of life, cents, are sometimes interested in o What t do if you suspect use. Unless directed to do so by Instruct your children to: they can be exposed to dangers and curious about sexuality and your child is communicating the law enforcement agency, you • Never arrange a face-to-face as they hit the road exploring the sexually explicit material. They with a sexual predator online: should not attempt to copy any of meeting with someone they met information highway. There are may be moving away from the • Consider talking openly with the images or text found on the online. individuals who attempt to sexual- total control of parents and seek- your child about your suspicions. computer. • Never upload (post) pictures ly exploit children through the use ing to establish new relationships Tell them about the dangers of Minimize the chances of an of themselves onto the Internet or of online services and the Internet. outside their family. Sex offenders computer-sex offenders. online exploiter victimizing your online service to people they do Some of these individuals grad- targeting children will use and • Review what is on your child: not personally know. ually seduce their targets through exploit these characteristics and child’s computer. If you don’t • Communicate, and talk to Never give out identifying the use of attention, affection, needs. Some adolescent children know how, ask a friend, coworker, your child about sexual victimiza- information such as their name, kindness and even gifts. These may also be attracted to and lured relative, or other knowledgeable tion and potential online danger. home address, school name, or individuals are often willing to by online offenders closer to their person. • Spend time with your chil- telephone number. devote considerable amounts of age who, although not technically • Use the Caller ID service to dren online. Have them teach you • Never download pictures time, money, and energy in this child molesters, may be danger- determine who is calling your about their favorite online destina- from an unknown source, as there process. ous. Nevertheless, they have been child. tions. is a good chance there could be There are other individuals, seduced and manipulated by a • Monitor your child’s access • Keep the computer in a com- sexually explicit images. however, who immediately engage clever offender and do not fully to all types of live electronic common room in the house, not in • Never respond to messages in sexually explicit conversation understand or recognize the poten- munications (chat rooms, instant your child’s bedroom. or bulletin board postings that are with children. Some offenders tial danger of these contacts. messages, etc.), and monitor your • Utilize parental controls pro- suggestive, obscene, belligerent, primarily collect and trade child- Signs your child might be at child’s e-mail. vided by your service provider or harassing. pornographic images, while others risk online: Should any of the following or blocking software. Use of chat • And, that whatever they are seek face-to-face meetings with • Your child spends large situations arise in your household, rooms, in particular, should be told online may or may not be children via online contacts. amounts of time online, especially via the Internet or online service, heavily monitored. While parents true. It is important for parents to at night. you should immediately contact should utilize these mechanisms, For further information, please understand that children can be • You find pornography on your local or state law enforce- they should not totally rely on contact your local FBI office or indirectly victimized through your child’s computer. ment agency, the FBI, and the them. the National Center for Missing conversation, i.e. “chat,” as • Your child receives phone National Center for Missing and • Always maintain access to and Exploited Children at (800) well as the transfer of sexually calls from men you don’t know or Exploited Children: your children’s online accounts 843-5678. explicit information and material. is making calls, sometimes long • Your child or anyone in the and randomly check their e-mail. (Source: Federal Bureau of Computer-sex offenders may also distance, to numbers you don’t household has received child por- • Teach your child the respon- Investigation) White House launches website for Indian Country By Rick Smith of the Interior House disclosures. of past presidents and first ladies, istration collaborate with the The White House brought Secretary Ken Clicking on the Air Force One, White House fel- Legislative and Judicial branches www.whitehouse.gov/nativeamer- Salazar, Senior Policy Issues link takes you lows and internship programs to govern the United States.” icans online last June 7. The web- Advisor for Native to the White House plus much more other informa- According to a June 28 blog site page is designed to provide American Affairs position and progress tion. An Our Government link entry from Charles Galbraith, a web link between the White Kimberly Teehee and on an array of 23 offers a bounty of knowledge associate director of the Office House and the folks of Indian even from folks who issues such as civil about the functions of the U.S. of Intergovernmental Affairs and Country. live in Indian Country. Photo gal- rights, education and poverty. government. Public Engagement, tribal leaders Those who visit the site, titled leries and archives are available One link provides introduc- In essence, as noted on asked for a centralized list of fed- Winning the Future: President for perusal as are videos, live tions of the Obama administration the site, one may “learn how eral offices involved with serv- Obama and the Native American streams and podcasts. Visit the from the president to members of America’s federal, state and ing Indian Country under federal Community, can expect to find “Briefing Room” for the presi- his advisory councils. The White local governments work to enact trust responsibilities and the new blog posts from high level cabinet dent’s weekly address, schedules, House link gives interactive tours the will of the people and how website page resulted from that officials such as U.S. Department speeches, remarks and White of the White House, biographies President Obama and his admin- request. August 5, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News 21 STAY led to SAMSHA alternate appointment tribal residents and health profes- agreement to that assumption but that was something that we had not selves with each other. We thank sionals gathered to form a coalition then asked how it could be better. seen before from our state leader- the elders for all their wisdom and board and produced the STAY He said we show water, sunsets and ship. It is not an epiphany but it knowledge they share with us and (Sault Tribe Alive Youth) Project. fishing but we need to show more was something encouraging. all the great treats they make for The grant is administered by the and asked the tribes for input on Bringing it a little closer to desert. tribal Education Department. what the ads were missing or how home again, Pat Rickley and I had Thank you again for all the This was my introduction could we improve the message. the pleasure of cooking for our cards and e-mails. to SAMSHA. It became a very That brought a burst of items that elders at their annual picnic. We Keith Massaway, 702 Hazelton, important objective of mine to could be highlighted and should be both look forward every year to St. Ignace, MI 49781, work towards educating our people explored. The tribes comments and this event. Talking and eating is (906) 643-6981, kmassaway@msn. on the dangers and pitfalls in information were written down and always the best way to share our- com ignoring these problems we may have. In the hopes of getting more of our concerns heard on a national level the tribe endorsed my can- Meeting with Governor Keith Massaway, Director, didacy for the Technical Advisory Unit III Board. Now our tribe will be in the The appointment has been forefront of the fight in combating Rick Snyder promising many of the problems that affect made final and my name has Pat Rickley were in Lansing to of Michigan. our people. been added as an alternate to the meet with Governor Snyder. I After the meeting, Cathy Bringing it closer to home, Tribal Technical Advisory Board am glad to report I am optimistic and I traveled to Traverse City a tribal delegation went to the to SAMSHA (Substance Abuse our relationship with the new and attended a CORA meeting. first tribal summit with Governor and Mental Health Services governor should be a prosperous Admittedly, this was my first Snyder. Attending were Vice Administration). SAMSHA is one. With Michigan being in a CORA meeting but not my first Chair Lana Causley, Deb Pine, Pat a federal board who works to 10-year slump, our message to the tribal conservation meeting. Rickley, Tom Miller, John Wernet improve the quality and availabil- new governor was “We as tribal In closing, I would like to con- and myself. Having attended ity of substance abuse prevention, nations are an asset to Michigan gratulate the elders for getting the summits before with Governor alcohol and drug addiction treat- and we bring with us solutions code changed that would allow Granholm we watched for similari- ment and mental health services. to the economic problems of them to hold election forums on ties or differences in how they con- I am very honored to have this Michigan.” tribal property. I supported this ducted the meeting. The most nota- opportunity to give input on these I personally conveyed to the effort due to safety issues when ble difference was how Governor extremely important topics on a governor that anywhere our tribes people are running in tribal elec- Snyder engaged the tribes. He national level. have moved into, any area we tions. I, as a woman, had some encouraged a dialogue that encom- In recent years the tribe has have developed, whether it be scary situations where forums held passed ideas and conversation that Debra Pine, Director, Unit I tackled many of these problems health, education, enterprises or outside of the tribe were less then centered on finding suitable eco- head on. Suicide has always been Mino Gezheb kina gwaya! gaming, we brought with us eco- safe to attend by myself. I believe nomic stimulus to sustain growth, prevalent in our communities and (Good morning to everybody!) nomic growth to that community the elders’ intent is good and I to develop new paths and not stand our tribe. SAMSHA awarded a This unit report will be fairly that benefited not just us, as tribal wish them the best of luck in their still. One instance would be how $500,000 grant for three years to short due to the fact that I just nations but the whole area. Native efforts. almost every tribe commented on the tribe. With those funds a very got off the road with Cathy and non-native alike prospered Sincerely, how well the Pure Michigan cam- comprehensive plan was put into Abramson. She and I along with from our efforts. I look forward to Debra-Ann Pine paign is working and that funding place. The tribal leaders along with Lana Causley, Keith Massaway, working with this new Governor (906) 440-1334 should continue. He added his community leaders, tribal and non- Tom Miller, John Wernet and in reinventing our beautiful state [email protected] Addressing the vacant chairman’s position Well, we were wishing for remain as they are, with Lana take place. My main concern with ues to be a major concern of some summer and it certainly is here. I Causley filling in as directed by this action is that you now have of the board in that we see the hope everyone is holding up under the board of directors. Budgets as a political action group within state slowly exerting control over the extreme heat we are having. usual are a major concern and we the tribally funded governmen- our treaty rights. We need to take Enjoy it because all too soon we are working to limit or eliminate tal organization. No other tribal this to the highest court necessary will be complaining about the cold our projected deficit. The board members who want to do a like or risk having a new tribal mem- weather. In our tribal business, we is working diligently on access- candidate forum will have this ber called the State of Michigan. continue to work to address the ing additional revenue sources. funding or advantage. Major prob- They are part way to the table as vacant chairman’s position. It is The board recently approved a lems are on the horizon when you we speak. For those elders’ groups quite clear that there will not be request by the elder advisory attempt to allow entities of the I have missed meeting with in the an advisory election. The next group in which they want autho- tribal government the ability to last month, I have been called to step to be taken will be that of rization to hold candidate forums. affect the political process. Any some critical meetings on possible appointing a tribal member to fill Under the present and prudent community member can hold any economic development opportuni- the remaining year. I have brought rules established, this cannot be type of forum with any candidate ties for the tribe. this up for action twice and it has done. With the board’s approval, at any time, location and on any If you have questions, please Tom Miller, Director, not been acted on by the Board. some of the code and processes issue. The treaty fishing rights call me. Unit IV If that doesn’t happen, things will will be changed to allow this to case (Jensens conspiracy) contin- Enjoy the summer. Anishinaabe nation holds third water forum By Alexandra Syrette, BFN United Nations Declaration of ensures water quality for the next Communications Coordinator Indigenous Rights (UNDRIP). seven generations. July 18 saw the first session Within the document it references The conference continued of the Honouring the Waters that, “Indigenous peoples have a throughout the week at the Indigenous Water Conference profound relationship with their Comfort Suites and Conference 2011, with approximately 200 environment. This includes their Centre in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., delegates consisting of First distinct rights to water. The perma- with dialogue on history, jurisdic- Nations leadership (ogimak) from nent forum urges states to guaran- tion and rights, healthy waters and across the Great Lakes area gath- tee those rights, including the right a push for each tribe and nation to ered to address the quality of the to access safe, clean, accessible conduct its own water ceremonies. waters. Chiefs, grand chiefs and and affordable water for personal, Youth, and community members various tribal leaders came from domestic and community use…” joined in the discussions to edu- Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, During the four-day gather- cate and empower all people on Quebec, Manitoba and Ontario in ing the ogimak (leaders) aimed the significance and importance the name of continuing a forward to educate and empower both of the water, specifically that sur- path to protect the water. first nations citizens and main- rounding us in the Great Lakes Chief Dean Sayers of stream society with regard to Basin. Batchewana First Nation spoke history, jurisdiction and rights as The event was live streamed at Bay Mills Environmentalist Dan Tadgerson, United Tribes Executive on the policies surrounding the Anishinaabeg. They are working www.indiancountrytoday.com and Director Frank Ettawageshik and Unit I Director Cathy Abramson take a water, specifically that of the to manifest a plan of action that will be archived. break from community water forum discussions July 21. 22 August 5, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Michigan tribes have roundtable discussion • The president’s health care expectations to him directly. ting us fed and lighting that fire. • Newberry — 4th annual bill, Thank you to our staff who took They don’t ask for recognition or Newberry Powwow, spiritual p• Setting u of the state’s health the lead on this and for your help, advertise but all of you need to gathering Sept. 9 and powwow exchange and making sure the it’s very important for us and I’m know, our tribe is very blessed to Sept. 10. Information: Shirley tribal requirements are met, and thankful that you were involved. I have individuals who take care of Kowalke or Lois Bryant at (906) • Fair and equal treatment of am excited to see the us in that way. Miigwech. 293-8181. tribal members from the DNR. good direction that will come • Rexton — Youth In closing, at the last board We look forward to working from this relationship. Education and Activities Youth of directors meeting, Director with Governor Snyder and David Education of our tribal youth Empowerment Powwow Aug. 6. Hollowell brought forward an Murley, the governor’s deputy is very important. In July we held Information: Dee Eggert, (906) item to schedule a “time certain” legal counsel and point person our 11th annual Sault Tribe Golf 635-7010; Patty Teeples, 341- to appoint a chairperson per the for tribal affairs, to work on these Scholarship Classic event and 3362; Lisa Burnside, 484-2298. tribe’s Constitution. We need to issues cooperatively and for an raised over $65,000! We have • Hessel — 19th annual keep the discussion on the agenda ongoing agenda. given away more than 170 schol- Gathering of the Eagles and our focus on track. She and I The tribe is still involved in arships to date with this scholar- Hessel Powwow, Aug. 19-21. will also be requesting and sched- litigation stemming out of the ship and continue to raise more Information: Lisa Burnside, (906) uling the CEO item so that all lana Causley, Director, bankruptcy of the Greektown money through this event. I’d like 484-2298 or 484-2239. will be in place for stable govern- Unit II Casino. U.S. Bankruptcy Court to thank our Golf Scholarship • Munising — Kitchi Miniss ment. Please contact your board Aanii! Judge Shapero is still consider- Committee and Education Powwow, Saturday, Aug. 20 in members so they can have your The board and I, along with all ing the tribe’s argument that it Department for their hard work Munising at Bay Furnace across thoughts and input on the job the fellow Michigan tribes, were is immune from these lawsuits on this event. from Christmas Casino on M-28. requirements and description of honored to sit and have a round as a sovereign nation. The court Below is a list of our coming Opens at 12 p.m. Grand entry 1 the role as you see it for the CEO. table discussion with Governor holds monthly status conferences powwows. This time of year is p.m. Feast meal 5 p.m. Any dish We have been busy and continue Rick Snyder this month. This was on this lawsuit. The next one is when we see and visit our loved to pass is welcome. Native ven- to try to increase meeting time so mainly an introductory meeting scheduled for Aug. 17. We remain ones who live away and rekindle dors only: contact Anita Nelson that we may address many of the for the governor to meet us and hopeful that we will receive a friendships around the fire. Please at (906) 387-4763; other informa- items that the board must discuss for all tribal leaders to make their final ruling on our arguments dur- bring your families. The Sault tion, contact Dolores LeVeque at as well as items they feel are a connections with him and his key ing this hearing. I will keep you powwow was a good time for 387-3370. Public Invited. Free priority. We are getting ready tribal staff. There are numerous informed. many and many people have been admission. No drugs or alcohol. to review and discuss the bud- issues that face our tribes includ- In late July, Senator Tom thanked and acknowleded because • The Rendezvous at the gets for 2012; we need to keep ing: Casperson came for a visit to our there is so much hard work to do Straits Powwow historical focused on spending levels that • Maintaining the Michigan tribe. We had a great meeting to get these times ready. At this encampment with narration will will maintain what we have now Indian Tuition Waiver, with the senator and were able time I'd like to personally say be held Aug. 27-28 at the New as in the services to the members. • Funding of tourism promotion to give him a tour of our health miigwech to Graz and Adrian France Discovery Center at There is no plan to cut any ser- programs with a focus on north- facility in the Sault. During our Shipman and Cecil Pavlat for the Father Marquette National vices. ern areas (to enhance and main- visit we talked at great length taking the time to get our com- Memorial, St. Ignace. Admission: Hope to see many of you this tain our revenue stream at our with the senator about the tribe’s munity ready with a ceremony $3 for adults, $2 for elders and summer at the powwows and casinos), respect for our natural resources and fire, offer prayers for our students, children under the age elders’ meetings. • Community health dollars spe- and what Mother Earth gives us. past chiefs, leaders and our com- of 12 are free. This is a family Please contact me at (906) cifically for U.P. programs, The senator is the chairman of the munity. These are the traditional event and is alcohol and drug 484-2954 anytime if you would • Restoration of elder funds, Natural Resources, Environment ways that all don’t see; they teach free. For more information, like to meet or discuss any issues • No expansion of non-Indian and Great Lakes Senate us not to forget to practice our contact the St. Ignace Events or concerns. gaming, Committee, so it was extremely traditions. Powwows would not Committee at (906) 643-8717 or Baamaapii, important to get our needs and go well without those people get- Darryl Brown at 984-2083. Lana Causley Attending the United Tribes meeting in Lansing dogs, people brought dishes to Country that included blackjack, economical society for the people issues out there that affect us, such pass, prizes were awarded. I think craps, pulltabs and more. That of Michigan and that the tribes as invasive species, water issues, it was an event enjoyed by all, I action alone opened up the doors contribute more to all of our local clean air issues and the many other know I had fun. for every tribe in the country to communities than just the tribes things that pose a threat to us all! Not really much to report this prosper and become more self-suf- themselves. So it behooves the Well, I hope August is a com- month, some of the board mem- ficient and maybe gain a level of governor’s office to try and main- fortable one and that everyone is bers, including myself traveled to integrity for the Anishinaabe peo- tain an open dialogue so, that by safe, its seems as though summer Lansing for a United Tribes meet- ple, that maybe at the time, things having a healthy government to goes too fast, so enjoy. Until next ing. It entails the 12 federally rec- looked a little bleak for some. So government relationship, we can time, baa maa pii. ognized tribes of Michigan, I liken it’s only fitting that United Tribes maybe all help in resolving the Pat Rickley, Unit III it to a big tribal board, they dis- and everyone knows Fred Dakota perse conducive information and as the “Father of Indian Gaming.” pass resolutions that benefit all the Fred is a friend of mine and it’s tribes. One resolution I was hon- been a privilege to know him. ored to be in attendance for was Also while in Lansing, we to honor Fred Dakota for taking attended the state summit meet- Patrick Rickley, Director, the initiative in 1983 to secure a ing with Governor Rick Snyder, Unit III casino license from the Keweenaw a meet and greet session with all Aanii all, I hope everyone is Bay Indian Community that had, the tribes affirming that we are enjoying their summer. On the in 1974, adopted it’s first federally sovereigns and should be consid- 15th, Director Massaway and I approved tribal code. That license ered as such and that we may do attended the elders’ picnic, where afforded Fred the right to open things differently. Our main objec- we cooked burgers, brats and hot up a full scale casino in Indian tive is about making a healthier,

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder shakes hands with Unit III Director Patrick Rickley at a tribal-state summit, Sault Tribe’s first summit with St. Ignace elders went on a sweetgrass expedition recently and found plenty of the medicine plant. the new governor. August 5, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Representative Reports 23 Miigwech to all bringing teachings to our youth board member’s recommendation turned out. To date, Vice Chair Mackinaw Trail. The first class including the Anishinaabe creation on the same voting docket. Even Causley is the only elected official will be held July 30 at 11 a.m. story and how the gift of corn was with all that, the decision process who has publically acknowledged •A young environmentalist given to the Anishinaabeg. There will be a challenge. responsibility for the decisions she camp is being held Aug 10-11 at will be a presentation on how to As your Unit II representative, made as they relate to Greektown. the Mary Murray Culture Camp, dry the corn and all participants and after considerable discus- I appreciate her candor that mis- facilitated by the Sault Tribe will take part in shucking the corn sion with members throughout takes were made. As the saying Environment Program. They will and learning the traditional process our community, I would like to goes, “Hindsight explains what be opening those purple triangle of turning dried corn in to hominy. inform you that I will be recom- foresight could have prevented” I boxes hanging in ash trees to see Call 635-6050, extension 26144. mending Vice Chair Causley for am therefore more likely to trust what’s inside. Call 635-6050. Please call anytime to share appointment to fill the chairper- her insight moving forward. • A corn camp slated for Aug. your thoughts and concerns. Have son’s seat. And I would like to I do want to state that whoever 26-27 at the Mary Murray Culture a safe, happy and healthy summer. explain why: is ultimately appointed to the Camp on Sugar Island. Come learn (906) 484-6821 • Stability: Since there is no chairmanship, I will support and traditional teachings about corn, [email protected] Catherine hollowell, plan of succession articulated, assist their leadership for the bet- DireCtor, Unit ii common sense and precedence terment of our tribe as a whole. should be considered. One year Factionalism and the impasse it Kitchi Miniss Powwow Rather than continuing on ago, the currently composed creates is holding us back as a finances in this report, I would like Jingtamok board of directors took as their tribe. We can’t afford to continue to focus instead on the appoint- first official action the appoint- in such a way. ment of an interim chairperson. I ment of Director Causley to a Words alone cannot express promise to get back to Kewadin second term as Vice Chairman. my thanks to the elders, cultural finances next month. Sat., August 20, As a newly elected board mem- leaders and staff who work so tire- As you know, former Chairman ber, I had my concerns. However lessly to provide traditional teach- Joe McCoy resigned suddenly last Munising those concerns have proven to be ings and opportunity to our youth. May, leaving vacant the chairman- inmaterial. Miigwech to everyone. Bay Furnace across from ship of our tribe. Native Crafters Only • A much larger concern A reminder that the Rexton Christmas Casino Article VI Sec. 2 of our tribal Follow the Signs No Food Vendors, should be enacting the 2010 Youth Empowerment Powwow Table Space: $15 Constitution states, “The board constitutional amendment to is Aug. 6; Dee Eggert (906) 635- Public Invited • Free Admission Contact Anita Nelson shall by majority vote, fill vacan- NO Drugs or Alcohol at 906-387-4763 separate CEO duties from that 7010, Patty Teeples 341-3362, cies by appointment of a voting of the Chairman. Vice Chair Lisa Burnside 484- 2298. Doors Open at 12 p.m. noon member of the tribe to fill the Grand Entry: 1 p.m. Any Dish to Causley has publically stated that And, checkout our tribal web- unexpired term of the departed Feast Meal: 5 p.m. Pass is Welcome. she will provide the leadership site for other ways to participate, official.” required to legislate the structural learn and have fun: After some initial procedural implementation of the position • Youth Education and Master of Ceremonies: Cecil Pavlat maneuvering, it is time to carry Opening Prayer: Don Corp of Chief Executive Officer. To Activities Program; St. Ignace Host Drum: Bahweting out our responsibility to fill the Co-Host Drum: Minissing Negamowaaf the best of my knowledge she is community garden runs through- Eagle Staff Carrier: Les Ailing unexpired term of the chairman. I the only board member—under out the summer and fall. Call 440- Head Veteran Dancer: Bnaaswi Biiaaswah am hopeful that we can come to an Head Male Dancer: Marty Reinhart consideration for the appointment 7667. Head Lady Dancer: Tina Moses agreement about how to conduct Arena Director: Richard Louis to interim Chair—willing to carry • Cooking classes for kids Fire Keeper: Mel Dunn the appointment process in the out our constitutional duty to ages 6-12 will be held on the PA System: Ken McNally next two weeks and that we can enact this amendment. last Saturday of every month at appoint a new chairman by the end For information contact Dolores LaVeque at 906-387-3370 • The demise of Greektown the Sault Tribe USDA office on of August. We should not delay casino is a sad affair and unfortu- because uncertainty is difficult for nately, it’s not quite over yet—as our tribal citizens, our workforce we brace for some final litiga- and our external relationships. tion under way. To be sure, every I hope we can proceed with administration since Greektown’s good faith, patience and a willing- 19th Annual Gathering of inception back in 2000 has some ness to consider each others views responsibility for how things and concerns, including every the Eagles Hessel Powwow On the road again asset for those who are running for office in the next election. This August 19-21 will help the people know who they are electing. Hessel Casino Campground REMEMBER without our elders we would not be organized Friday August 19 as we are today, starting with the Spiritual Gathering with Pot Luck Dinner cultural and knowledge of our Saturday August 20 tribe. So many of us forget. 1 p.m. Grand Entry Moving on to Unit V activities: Aug. 1: Munising meeting and 5 p.m. Feast Feast Dish to Pass dinner. 7 p.m. Grand Entry Aug. 4: Marquette meeting and Sunday August 21 dinner is cancelled. 1 p.m. Grand Entry Aug. 11: Unit V members meeting. Head Veteran: Gene Reid Aug. 14: Marquette picnic (12- Head Male Dancer: Tim Archer Joan (Carr) anDerson, 3 p.m.), for more information call DireCtor, Unit V Head Female Dancer: Sarah Archer Joe Gray (906) 240-3303 Traders Welcome Here it is one year since I have Aug. 15: Munising dinner. been elected as a unit director and Aug. 20: Munising powwow, Sponsored by: I would like to thank everyone Bay Furnace Park, Christmas, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians & again. I hope I am making the Mich. (across from Kewadin Mukkwa Giizhik Community Committee right decisions and voting for what Casino) 12 p.m., grand entry Information: Lisa Burnside, (906) 484-2298 or 484-2239 is best for our tribe, even though 1 p.m., feast at 5 p.m.—if you we can’t win them all. wish, bring a dish to pass. For During the meeting on July 26, more information, call Dolores I was very impressed to see that LeVeque, 387-3370, or Anita our Elders Advisory Committee Nelson, 387-4763 (vendors). passed changes to their bylaws Sept. 2: Dedication of veter- and the election ordinances, which ans memorial, AuTrain, 2 p.m. allows them to have meetings to Don’t forget I will answer your “Meet The Candidate.” This was calls and I will always follow up spearheaded by Bob Menard and on your concerns as they are my his advisory committee, the law- concerns, too. yers, the election committee and Joanie Carr Anderson the board of directors. Great job (906) 387-2802 to all that were involved. I think [email protected] “Meet The Candidate” will be an 24 Natural Resources August 5, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung UN to commemorate first anniversary of historic human right to water resolution NEW YORK, NY — UN recognizing the human right to Recognition of the Right to Water modity to be put on the open mar- to work towards the application Secretary General Ban Ki Moon safe and clean drinking water and and Sanitation, available at www. ket for sale,” said Maude Barlow, of the UN General Assembly and Bolivian President Evo sanitation. canadians.org. Council of Canadians chairperson Resolution on the Human Right Morales addressed the United The same day, the Council of “The struggle to achieve this and senior advisor on water to the to Water and Sanitation. “Respect Nations General Assembly July Canadians released the Canadian milestone was a long one and 63rd president of the UN General for human rights and individual 27 to commemorate the one year edition of its report, Our Right blocked for years by some power- Assembly, in a press release. dignity are values we must all anniversary of the adoption by the to Water: A People’s Guide to ful corporations and governments “Now there is no longer any embrace, along with the collec- UNGA of an historic resolution Implementing the United Nations’ who favor water as a private com- doubt that water and sanitation tive rights of indigenous peoples are human rights and all levels and our territories, including the of government, communities and waters,” Atleo added. individual must recognize what The second resolution passed happended at the UN last year. in September 2010 at the UN The resolution adopted by the Human Rights Council gives legal general assembly and the follow- force to the resolution passed up resolution by the UN Human at the UN General Assembly. Rights Council are now legally Together the two resolutions binding in international law,” represent an extraordinary break- Barlow added. through in the international “Too many First Nation com- struggle for the right to safe clean munities and citizens do not drinking water and sanitation and have access to safe drinking a crucial milestone in the fight for water or proper sanitation facili- water justice. ties,” Assembly of First Nations For more information, con- National Chief Shawn A-in-chut tact Anil Naidoo, Blue Planet Atleo said. “Our leaders have long project coordinator, Council of called on Canada to live up to its Canadians, (613) 882-4405, treaty and international obligations [email protected]; or Dylan to work with us to ensure all of Penner, media officer, Council our citizens have access to clean of Canadians, (613) 795-8685, water. [email protected]. According to Atleo, chiefs at Twitter: @CouncilofCDNs the recent annual general assembly directed the AFN to continue

Batchewana Council member Harvey Bell, Batchewana Chief Dean Sayers, and Batchewana Council member Greg Agawa take a break between community water discussion July 19. Tribes and first nations of the Great Lakes met for their third water forum to see what can be done to restore and protect the Great Lakes. Several Gathering now and in camera sessions were held with tribal community members between rounds of presentations. Participants signed a declaration to take responsibility for the Lakes, which will be published next month. (See story pg. 21.) to come in the U.P. Blueberries are just coming on now are mostly chanterelles, rusa- in the eastern Upper Peninsula and las, and lobster mushrooms. This NOTICE TO BOATERS the crop promises to be abundant. means boletes are not far behind. In sunny places blueberries may be After these harvests, start keep- sooner but not as large as berries in ing watch for hazelnuts. They more shaded areas, so get out those ripen, it seems overnight and all buckets and start picking. the wildlife is posed to grab them Raspberries are also beginning all up in just a couple of days, so COMMERCIAL TRAP NETS to ripen and should be ready soon. be ready. Also stake out these nice A few ripe berries are ready but bushes for later partridge hunting. the picking will not be as produc- Soon everyone can start look- in northern Lakes Michigan & Huron tive as in a week or so. ing for meadow mushrooms and From this one can time the then horse mushrooms. blackberries as not far behind, If rain continues to be adequate, RED OR 4-FOOT STAFF BUOY WITH RED OR RED OR ORANGE especially with the hot weather. If this should be a good year for deli- ORANGE ORANGE FLAG AND FISHER ID NO. FLOAT OR STAFF the rain keeps up, of course. Right cious shaggy manes up until frost FLOAT OR BUOY now, the fruits are green. — a favorite on pizza and in spa- STAFF BUOY Mushrooms to be had right ghetti sauce. Kitchi Miniss Powwow Jingtamok

1200-1500 foot lead Sat., August 20,

Tribal Commercial Trap Net Munising Marking Requirements Bay Furnace across from Native Crafters Only See under net marking for maps and other information. Christmas Casino Follow the Signs No Food Vendors, ➤ Vessel Operators should NAVIGATE AWAY from all markers and Table Space: $15 Public Invited • Free Admission Contact Anita Nelson REMAIN 1,500 FEET AWAY from any staff buoy or jug markers. NO Drugs or Alcohol at 906-387-4763 Doors Open at 12 p.m. noon ➤ Please EXERCISE CAUTION while boating in these areas. Visibility will Grand Entry: 1 p.m. Any Dish to Feast Meal: 5 p.m. Pass is Welcome. be limited during low-light or bad weather conditions.

Master of Ceremonies: Cecil Pavlat ➤ WARNING: Tampering with these or any other legally set nets is a Opening Prayer: Don Corp Host Drum: Bahweting violation of State and Federal law. Co-Host Drum: Minissing Negamowaaf Eagle Staff Carrier: Les Ailing Head Veteran Dancer: Bnaaswi Biiaaswah For more information contact: Report unmarked nets: Head Male Dancer: Marty Reinhart Head Lady Dancer: Tina Moses CHIPPEWA OTTAWA RESOURCE AUTHORITY LOCAL, STATE or TRIBAL LAW Arena Director: Richard Louis Fire Keeper: Mel Dunn 179 W. Three Mile, ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS PA System: Ken McNally Sault Ste. Marie MI 49783 or Michigan DNR RAP Hotline 906-632-0043 1-800-292-7800 For information contact Dolores LaVeque at 906-387-3370 August 5, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Walking On 25 John E. “Jack” Leask, Sr. of 54 years, Patricia (Laurence) McKerchie of Georgia, sisters as a sophomore in high school, Masters played a traveling song John E. Leask of Alpena; children, Col. Patricia (Jerry) Pelky of Honor, Jadee was in the habit of prioritiz- for her. Jadee was also given her “Jack” Leask, John (Jane) Leask Jr. of Holt, Mich., Linda (Larry) Duncan and ing her life and used her organiza- Anishinaabe name, Wa-Say-Ya, Sr., 77, of Roger (Bev) Leask of Traverse Diane VanHouton both of North tional skills in helping others. She which means “to be sunny, happy Alpena, passed City, Ken (Becky) Leask of South Carolina. Also surviving are his six was very passionate about women’s and bright.” Jadee was definitely away on June Carolina, Steve (Kelli) Leask of stepchildren, many grandchildren, rights and issues and also the rights wa-say-ya all of her life. 27, 2011, at Grandville, Marc (Pat) Leask of and several great grandchildren and and issues of minorities. Family honoring Jadee’s request, a Tendercare of Houghton Lake, Dennis (Bobbi) nieces and nephews. and friends always came first and private celebration of her life was Traverse City Leask of Manawa, Wis., and Skip was preceded in death in her leisure she enjoyed camping, held. Jadee was a Gift of Life following a lin- Lisa (Frank) Fico of Interlochen; by his wife Patricia in 2001, watching movies, especially com- donor. The Fassbender Funeral gering illness. He grandchildren, John Fico, Paul and his parents James and Della edies and romantic films, and was Home served the family. was born on Aug. Fico, Jessica and Matt Luckey, McKerchie. an avid reader. 23, 1933, in Cheboygan to Thomas Jack and Regina Leask, Matthew a private gathering will held For the past five and a half “JimDaddy” H. and Adelaide A. (nee McCoy) Leask, Anna Leask, Ben Leask, in Skip’s honor. In lieu of flow- months, she and Scott were Memories of you, gone three Leask. Kate Leask, Samantha Leask, ers memorials may left to the absorbed with their infant son, years past, will have to hold me he graduated from St. Mary’s Alec Leask, Caden Leask, Chad American Diabetes Association. Keagen Dain Taylor, whom she till I’m with you at last. High School in 1951 and spent four Leask, Nathan Leask, Breanne Arrangements are in the care of absolutely adored and cherished. Remembering times when you years in the Air Force from Nov. Leask, Joshua Leask, Sara Leask, Hovie Funeral Home. Jadee was a part of a large and were just little, playing with hot- 21, 1951, until Nov. 20, 1955, and Emily and Matt Smith, Shayna loving family that included the wheels in the sandpile or playing spent two years in the reserves. and Matt Deschler; Liam Steffen, Jadee Sue Taylor Bellmores, Perrys, Paquettes, Monkey in the Middle. He worked for Higgins Industry Calli Steffen, Ned Thompson Cole Jadee Sue (nee Bellmore) Taylors, Newsomes, Prices and the your friends were here or you in Cheboygan for three and a half Thompson, Pam Miller, Nicki Taylor, 27 of Sholes. She will be dearly missed were there, I miss the noisy kid years, while attending County and Stan Blume, Maxine and Jim Ishpeming, and fondly remembered. chatter that filled the air. David, Normal. He received a Bachelor’s Velas; great grandchildren Preston walked on dur- Survivors include her husband, Adam, Frank, Mike and John, your of Arts degree from Central and Kendall Luckey, Roman and ing a surgical Scott; son, Keagen Dain; father friends all miss you but their lives Michigan University in 1963 and Quinten Leask; brothers, Orville procedure on and step-mother, Jimmy and Lynn go on. his Master’s of Arts degree in and Lorraine Leask, Angus March 22, 2011, Bellmore of Ishpeming; mother, Dennis and Stef, your cousin 1976. In 1963 he went on to teach “Skip” Leask; and sisters, Monica at Marquette Janet Bellmore of Ishpeming; pater- and wife, still can’t believe you’re at Anna Besser School in Alpena; (Lawrence) Vallance, Gerry (Tim) General nal grandmother, Sandy Bellmore no longer part of their life. And Lincoln School from 1964 to 1965. Bussler and Judy (Fred) Maxwell. Hospital. Jadee of Marquette; paternal great grand- their boy Evan, he’s oh so sweet, He worked as community school he was preceded in death was born Aug. mother, Pearl Perry of Marquette; for only a short time did you and director from 1965 until 1977 at by his sisters, Grace Doyal in 1, 1983, in her in-laws, Vicky and Tom Taylor he meet. Hinks School, Maple Ridge, Ella 1965, Dorothy Spray in 2001, Marquette, the daughter of Jimmy of Davison; brother-in-law, Jace When you got older your nick- White and Alpena High School. Wanda (Tina) Foley in 2005, Joan Allen and Janet Sue (nee Brusseau) Sears of Flint; grandmother-in-law, name was given, JimDaddy, from In 1977 to 1980 he was principal Stevens in 2006 and Leora (Lee) Bellmore. Jadee was raised in Jerry Taylor of Davison; numer- Too Short, the rapper musician. at Maple Ridge School. He taught Sunderland in 2008. Marquette and, at age 17, was ous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews You liked the rap and you loved the sixth grade from 1980 at Anna a 2001 honors graduate of the and cousins, among them special bass, that Dodge of yours thumpin Besser School until retiring in June James “Skip” McKerchie Marquette Senior High School. She aunt, Shelly Bellmore of Crandon, all over the place. The gas tank 1993. James “Skip” McKerchie of continued her education in Flint at Wis.; special nephew, Dawson always empty, the seats always full, John loved the outdoors. He Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. passed the University of Michigan, receiv- Sears of Kingston; special cousin, every one of your friends knew enjoyed fishing, hunting, bird away unexpectedly at his home on ing a Bachelor’s of Science degree Cory Bellmore of Oconto Falls, about the right-sided pull. watching and picking morels with July 6, 2011. He was born March in sociology, ranking in the top 10 Wis.; cousin and best friend, Dessa Thoughts they come, fast and his family and friend. He was also 23, 1950, in Sault Ste. Marie, of her class. On May 31, 2008, she LaLonde of Marquette; best friend, furiou. quite a rock collector and enjoyed Mich., to James and Della (nee married Scott E. Taylor in Davison Josie Case of Flint; and her beloved Does your energy still flow? I’m playing harmonica and table tennis. Lewis) McKerchie. Skip was there and together the couple established dogs, Scrappy and Luxy. Jadee was so very curious. He played pool for the Hideaway to help anyone who needed it. He a home in Flint. preceded in death by her paternal If a Red Feather happens to Bar in Long Lake, was president of was employed as a bus driver for In 2010, the couple moved grandfather, Richard Bellmore; and come my way, I smile and think to the Long Lake Association and a Community Action for many, many to Ishpeming, with Jadee mak- paternal great grandfather, William myself “The Creator blessed me member of American Legion Post years. ing plans to enroll at Northern Perry. today.” 0065 and the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe surviving Skip are his brothers Michigan University to earn her Jadee was a proud member I miss you so much, James of Chippewa Indians. Don (Sheri Ermatinger) McKerchie teaching certificate. She loved of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Hilton Denman, but it puts me at he is survived by his wife of Sault Ste. Marie, Ron (Holly) learning and often remarked that Indians through the Grand Island peace knowing you’re in Heaven. a career as a professional student Band of Chippewa. She was bear Each day is less only by one, but Derwin garners Roger H. Lynch would suit her. Open minded, head- clan. Her lineage could be traced it’s one day closer till I’m with you, strong, kind, giving and compas- to Chief Nah-ben-ay-ash, Caroline my son. Outstanding service award sionate, Jadee was a hard worker Blair, Emma Betsy Blair Carr and Written with a heart full of love and was an inspiration to others Mabel Carr Paquette. At a family thru infinity by mom. who were proud of her accomplish- gathering, Jadee’s great uncle, Billy ments and studies. Since her days Perry, and cousin Joe “Scotty” Request For Bids

The Sault Tribe Purchasing Department will be accepting Sealed Bids for the purchase and removal of a log building & ramp located in Wetmore, Michigan.

1) Building 30x68 2) Enclosed Ramp 5x135 Address of the said building is E10442 State Highway M-28 Wetmore, Michigan.

A walkthrough of the building is scheduled for August 15, 2011 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

sarah (nee Derwin) Willoughby and infrastructure, designing and Minimum bids will start at: has been awarded the Roger H. managing numerous sanitation Lynch Outstanding Young Public facilities projects and assisting 1) $ 10,000.00 for the building Health Service Engineer Award. with operation and maintenance This award recognizes exceptional of existing systems. Willoughby 2) $ 1,000.00 for the ramp and dedicated work as one of was presented the award in New A 10% deposit of proposed bid, a letter of Credit from a financial institute and a proof of insurance the key factors in job satisfac- Orleans. must be included with the Sealed Bid. tion and helps to build a strong EPAC provides advice and and productive workplace. The consultation to the Chief Engineer, Successful bidders will be responsible for all costs associated with removing the building(s) from the land. Engineers Professional Advisory who in turn reports to the Surgeon Committee (EPAC) and the United General on matters relating to the Deposits will be returned to the un-awarded bidders. States Public Health Service Chief professional activities and person- Engineer present the award annu- nel issues affecting PHS engineers Sealed Bids will be due no later than August 29, 2011 @ 2:00 p.m. Interested bidders may contact ally. and acts in the interest of Civil Tamara Roche @906-635-7035 for more information. a member of the Sault Ste. Service and Commissioned Corps Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, engineers and architects. **NO BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE AND TIME** Willoughby is the daughter of Tom Pictured left to right are Rear and Karen Derwin of Munising. Admiral Robert C. Williams, Sealed Bids must be sent to: Sault Tribe Purchasing Department She has been working in the Sarah Willoughby, and Rear Attn: Tamara Roche/Wetmore Building Rhinelander District Office of the Admiral Sven E. Rodenbeck, 2186 Shunk Road Sault Ste. Marie MI 49783 Indian Heath Service since 2002, Chief Engineer Officer of the U.S. serving the tribes by consulting Public Health Service. Sault Tribe Purchasing reserves the right to accept or reject any bid. and planning future developments 26 August 5, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Housing fairs offer fun and good information Once again, the Sault Tribe Housing Authority took advantage of the summer by conducting safety fairs near all tribal housing sites. “We mail flyers to residents of all nine of our housing sites for the safety and heath fairs that take place at their respective sites. We invite tribal departments that can help promote health or safety awareness in the communities. Tribal police and local fire departments bring vehicles, boats, trucks and so on for the kids and the fairs feature games, prizes and snacks as well,” said Cathie Menard, resident services specialist for Sault Leading off some photos of the Sault safety and health fair on July 27, Tribe Housing Authority. Numerous program brochures and bags of information were available for left to right, Gary Johnson and Layla Krull enjoy fun and food. The Sault safety fair took place families to pick up and read at their leisure. on July 27 and featured an assort- ment of information displays from tribal agencies along with games, food and prizes for youngsters. Similar safety fairs were conducted in Manistique on July 28, Escanaba on July 29, Marquette and Wetmore on Aug 5. Safety fairs remain scheduled for Newberry on Aug. 10, 3-7 p.m.; Hessel, Aug. 19, 1-3 p.m.; St. Ignace, Aug. 25, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call (906) 495-1450 for more information on the coming fairs. Text and photos

A youngster examines one of the many children’s prizes for some lucky by Rick Smith Left to right, Sault Tribe dieticians Stacy Storey and Kristy Hill offer some winners. healthful goodies along with information and tips on prudent eating.

Left to right, Jill King and Melissa Evans promoting Sault Tribe Youth Education and Activities Advocacy Resource Center legal aid attorney Justin Derhammer chats with a hidden indi- opportunities. vidual at the Sault Tribe Alive Youth display.

Sault Tribe Police Department officers George Parish and Sam Gardner help Olivia Dawn Intern Makaila Talentino at the Uniting Three Fires Against Violence display ready to help Sprecker-Limonez select a free toy just right for her. folks learn about the organization and how it may help.

Anishinaabek Community and Family Services Environmental Department Mary Murray Culture Camp Registration August 5, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung PeoPle 27 Sault Tribe elders celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Masta reunion A Masta reunion was recently held at the Nigaanaghiizhik Building with family coming from Milwaukee, Wisc., Maryland, Texas and Michigan, including Phyllis Greg and her daughter from Dafter. Pictured below is the whole family attending. Pictured at left are Kenny and Novella Masta from the Sault with their grandchildren. Kenny passed away shortly after the reunion. — Jack and Betty (Masta) Majestic

The children of Richard (Dick) Cheboygan, Mich., Lorette of San and Sandra (Sandy) Ulasich would Diego, Calif., and Alesha of Grand like to wish them a happy 50th Blanc, Mich. wedding anniversary. Dick and Dick and Sandy now have five Sandy, Sault Tribe elders, married grandchildren with a sixth grand- on Aug. 19, 1961, at St. Joseph son on his way. The couple enjoy Catholic Church in Lake Orion, their golden years traveling the Mich. The couple resided in West United States in their RV with Bloomfield and Clarkston, Mich., their dog, Muffin. They typically where they raised five children spend the winters in the warmth of — Michael of Clarkston, Michelle Texas and summers in Michigan. of Philadelphia, Pa., Annette of Congratulations, mom and dad.

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