Win Awenen Nisitotung Bnakwa Giizis • Falling Leaves Moon Official newspaper of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians October 18 • Vol. 34 No. 10 Sault Tribe members: Take a Nearly $1M in new grants to aid survey and win up to $2,500 SAULT STE. MARIE — This your household will automatically policing, courts, victim services month, Sault Tribe, together with be entered into a drawing for one By Rick Smith tion and resources to access sex Chippewa Indians. Lake Superior State University’s of five cash prizes of $2,500, Sault Tribe recently received offender registry information Since these particular services Community Research Center, is $1,000, $750, $500 and $250. nearly $1 million in new grant started with a 2011 grant. were initiated during May 2011, conducting a cen- eturn your The drawing funding which will be applied The Tribal Court received a total of 295 survivors and their sus of Sault Tribe will take place in to curbing substance abuse as $74,958 from the Bureau of children have received assistance members. The first Rcompleted November using well as enhancing justice pro- Justice Assistance (BJA) for for a total of 2,303 individual census since 2002, survey by Oct. 25 names from the grams and services for victims of Comprehensive Tribal Justice counseling sessions. it will be used to and your household return envelopes. sexual assault. Sault Tribe Law Systems Strategic Planning “These expedited support ser- understand the Sault Names will not be Enforcement received $118,372, and $403,398 from the BJA vices will continue to be offered Tribe community’s will automatically linked in any way to the Advocacy Resource Center Justice Systems and Alcohol and at both the Sault Tribe Behavioral current needs. be entered into a census survey infor- received $281,762 and the Tribal Substance Abuse Program, or a Health Program and at the A census is much mation and will only Court received $553,314. The total of $478,356, according to Advocacy Resource Center via more than a head drawing for one of be used to contact grants total $953,448. Chief Judge Jocelyn Fabry. The either an urgent care appointment count. The informa- five cash prizes of and pay winning Most of the funding is part grants will further develop and or within three days of initial tion you provide $2,500, $1,000, $750, entries. of 192 grants to 110 American enhance the operations of the contact to ensure access to sup- will help the tribe The survey was Indian tribes and tribal organiza- tribe’s justice system over the portive services are readily avail- to better distribute $500 and $250. developed in part- tions providing more than $90 next three years and allow the able,” Moran noted. “The length funds for needed Winners will be nership with LSSU, million from the U.S. Department court to retain the specialty court of services are solely dependent programs and ser- whose role is to inde- of Justice (DOJ), according to an coordinator position currently upon the healing process of each vices, and will aid drawn in November! pendently collect and official release. held by Pat McKelvie. “This individual survivor and traditional the tribe in justify- tabulate all complet- The Law Enforcement fund- position is integral to the Tribal learning opportunities are offered ing requests for funding in the ed census forms. All return enve- ing comes from a two-year Adam Court’s function, and coordinates to each survivor to participate in future. American Indians are typi- lopes will be destroyed after the Walsh Act implementation grant the court’s ‘specialty’ program- if they choose.” cally undercounted in the U.S. drawing and answers will never intended to facilitate implemen- ming – Gwiaik Miicon Drug Moran added that the grant Census so the tribe’s own census be linked with anything that could tation of the tribe’s previously Court, Domestic Violence Court also allows for training and edu- will be more accurate when identify individual households. established Sex Offender Registry and Family Preservation Court,” cational opportunities for mem- requesting funding. So, it is vital The survey should take no and Notification Act (SORNA) said Fabry. “These programs bers of our community to increase to the tribe that you participate in more than 15 minutes to complete code. The project will include a change tribal members’ lives.” awareness of the dynamics and the survey. and may even take less time, position for a project assistant and Together, the grants will also impact of sexual assault and All individual information is depending on family size. At no its aim is to ensure all employees fund a new position in the Tribal sexual abuse on our Anishnaabe strictly confidential. Only sum- time will you be asked for your and residents in the Sault Tribe Court for a tribal justice planning families. mary data will be published. name and we will not be tracking jurisdiction are complying with specialist who will serve as the Those who have experienced When you receive your survey individual answers to the ques- registration requirements and to project manager for the sexual assault or sexual abuse and in the mail, complete it and return tions. ensure all codes, policies and pro- development of the tribal action are interested in these services it in the enclosed, postage-paid As soon as you receive your cedures comply with federal and plan — the tribe’s strategic may call (906) 635-6075 or 632- envelope by Oct. 25. If you return survey, please complete and get it tribal laws. Further, the funding plan to combat substance abuse 180. the completed survey by this date, back in the mail. will enhance community educa- — over the first 18 months, fol- According to a plan that was lowed by another 18 months of part of the application for the working on strategic planning DOJ grant, substance abuse is Federal shutdown effects tribes for the entire justice system. currently seen as one of the big- effects on the tribes. In 1995, the The tribe’s executive man- The planning specialist will gest threats to the tribe’s well A special message impact of the 21-day shutdown agement is drafting up several be responsible for spearhead- being. In the last five years, over from our ogema across the nation was to delay scenarios to present to the tribal ing efforts to coordinate justice 68 percent of all crimes in Tribal By AARon PAyment, tRiBAl federal checks, impose furlough board of directors to triage our planning and identifying gaps in Court involved substance abuse chAiRPeRSon workdays for federal employees funding with the goal of mini- services, Fabry noted. The posi- of some kind. Of the 121 families At press time, the federal and closed down federal tourism mizing the impact on essential tion will also lead planning on whose children were removed government has been shut down and National Park services. That services and on essential posi- tribal justice system endeavors between 2011 and 2012 because since Oct. 1. The shutdown shutdown cost a whopping $1.4 tions, in that order. including potential enhanced of abuse or neglect, 101 of the affects everyone to some degree, billion. In most cases, Sault Tribe Tribal Court jurisdiction through families had parents who abused with greater and more far reach- The present shutdown is cost- already subsidizes a large portion the Tribal Law and Order Act and alcohol, drugs or both. ing impacts as the shutdown goes ing the tribe roughly $107,000 of the federal government’s treaty Violence Against Women Act, Further, tribal elders indicate on. per day. At this point, we are obligations for ‘health, education planning for an adult detention young people are turning to drugs A federal shutdown has dev- unsure if we will be reimbursed and social welfare.’ One hundred facility and enhanced judicial and alcohol over tradition and astating short-term and long-term for these funds. percent of the Sault Tribe’s net building security. culture, leaving few to whom gaming revenues are already “In an era of sequestration, the traditional and healthful pledged to pick up the federal government shut-downs and Anishinaabe way of living can be government’s annual shortfall. reduced budgets, our justice sys- passed. For some programs, we will tem is even more reliant upon The grants will allow the tribe

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PRSRT STD PRSRT U.S. Postage Permit No. 30 od. However, for those programs ing again this year to allow us to identify gaps in services and not subsidized by tribal support not only continue our specialty examine how to make available funds, we will have to consider court programs, but also continue programs more effective in the furloughs. It all depends on how our work on the tribal action plan future. long the federal government shut- and enhance our justice services Staffing for the projects will down continues. At some point, to the membership,” said Fabry. come from current in-house staff, the tribe may need to reduce Grant funding from the DOJ creating streamlined communica- operations. Office on Violence Against tion and coordination, under the Government shut downs are Women was awarded to the supervision of the chief judge. In not regular occurrences, so it Advocacy Resource Center to addition, an advisory board con- is hard to predict the outcome. continue provision of services to sisting of the chief judge, court In the past, once it came back survivors of sexual assault or sex- administrator, chief of police, online, the federal government ual abuse through September of victims’ services and behavioral made whole the programs that 2016. According to Jami Moran, health management, the tribe’s were defunded. However, given ARC manager, survivors seeking executive director, the court the current climate in a Tea Party these services will be assigned to accountant and the tribal prosecu- driven Congress, I am not con- clinical social worker, Lara Cook- tor shall meet at least quarterly to fident that the federal funds we Paquin, a limited licensed masters review progress on goals, ensure lose during a shutdown will be social worker and a member of compliance with the grants and Win Awenen Win Nisitotung Ashmun 531 St. Sault Marie, MI Ste. 49783 recoverable. the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of help with sustainability. Tribal Staff in your Community are ready to HELP you Sign Up for Health Insurance Coveragee

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St. Ignace Tribal Health & Human Service Center 906-643-8689 Sissi Ouellette Heather Lester Other things to help you get ready ~ Newberry Tribal Community Health Center 906-293-8181 Lois Bryant Shirley Kowalke 1. If you have a computer, sign up for emails. 2. Gather household information, like last tax return. Manistique Tribal Health Center 3. Decide on how much you can spend for health insurance. 906-341-8469 Jennifer Sitkoski Kellie Lakosky 4. Ask for help, if needed, about how health insurance works. Call us. Munising Tribal Health Center 5. Bring your Social Security card. 906-387-4721 Chris Marinoff Nancy Beauchaine More information is available on www.healthcare.gov Applications will become available in October 2013 Escanaba Tribal Community Health Center 906-786-2636 Diane Williams Tara Duchene Clip & Save ! HELP YOUR TRIBE.

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Go to your tribal or IHS clinic and ask if you Contact Contract Health Services for more information. are eligible. Bring your Social Security card. Carol Pages-Montie at (906) 632-5220. October 18, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News and Notices Page 3 Community announcements Consultant sought for Unit I fundraiser ning consultant (estimated 1,000 Third prize: $50 MidJim certifi- Holiday raffle tickets, first hours) and an evaluation consul- cate. Wequayoc Cemetery prize: $300, second prize: $200, tant (estimated 140 hours). Drawing takes place on third prize: $100. Tickets only For more information about Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, 12 p.m., $1 and may be purchased at the this grant-funded project or to at Northern Rewards in the Sault planning Nikomis/Mishomis Building at request a copy of the request Kewadin casino. You do not need Sault Tribe was recently awarded a one-year federal grant 2076 Shunk in Sault Ste. Marie, for qualifications (RFQ) for to be present to win and payroll from the Administration for Native Americans for the Wequayoc Mon-Fri, 8 a.m-5 p.m. either consultant opportunity, deduction may be used to pay for Cemetery planning project. The purpose is to develop a community Drawing set for Dec. 10, 2013, please contact Angeline Boulley, tickets. plan for Wequayoc Cemetery, along with Wequayoc Cemetery poli- 12:30 p.m. at the Sault Kewadin assistant executive director for License STR—023-13 cies and procedures and a tribal cemetery ordinance. Casino at the holiday dinner for Membership Services, at (906) Committee vacancies We seek to contract for services for a planning consultant (esti- Unit I, II and III elders. 632-6697 or online via email at The following Sault Tribe mated 1,040 hours). For this project, the ideal candidate will have Proceeds to benefit Unit I [email protected]. committees have vacancies. experience coordinating community-based planning processes and elders activities fund. Need to be Deadline for submitting Interested members should sub- significant knowledge of the tribal community members who have present to win. qualifications for consideration is mit one letter of intent and three family connections to Wequayoc Cemetery, which is in Mackinac License STR—024-13 Friday, Oct. 25, 2013, at 5 p.m. letters of recommendation from (EST). Sault Tribe members to Tara County, Mich. AmeriCorps project ARC annual 50/50 Benoit, 523 Ashmun Street, Sault For more information about this grant-funded project or to Ste. Marie. Please email tbenoit@ request a copy of the request for qualifications (RFQ), please con- seeks consultant tact Angeline Boulley, assistant executive director for Membership Sault Tribe was recently Christmas raffle saulttribe.net with any questions. Services, at (906) 632-6697 or via email at [email protected]. awarded a one-year AmeriCorps One $10 ticket could win up to Vacancies exist on the Child Deadline for submitting qualifications for consideration is tribal planning grant. The purpose $5,000, only 1,000 tickets will be Welfare Committee, three seats; Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013, at 5 p.m. (EST). is to identify issues and propose sold. Proceeds to benefit opera- Great Lakes Conservation solutions to help tribal youth tions of the Advocacy Resource Committee, one seat for a small and young adults ages 14-24, Center. Buy tickets through ARC boat captain; Health Board, across the seven-county service staff at 632-1808. two seats; Anishinaabe Cultural area who are disconnected from First prize: 50 percent of the Committee, two seats for men; Historic opportunity school, work or both. We seek to proceeds, up to $5,000. Second and the Election Committee has contract for services for a plan- prize: Kindle Fire HD 8.9 16 GB six seats open. to access health care From tribalhealthcare.org their enrollment status in any Board resolutions summary for Sept. 3 The health insurance market- plan through the marketplace By Rick Smith Norris Contracting for the recon- $23,744.29 from the Centers for places opened for enrollment on once a month. The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe struction of entrances to three Disease Contol to the Sault Tribe Oct. 1 under the Affordable Care — All American Indians eligi- of Chippewa Indians Board properties, including the Chi Strategic Alliance for Health was Act. The event marks an historic ble for IHS services are exempt of Directors convened a regu- Mukwa Community Recreation approved. opportunity for all Americans, from the federal requirement to lar meeting on Sept. 3 at the Center and the Enrollment A pair of budget modifications including American Indians, to maintain minimum insurance Kewadin Casino and Convention Department building. The autho- was authorized for mental health access affordable health care. coverage. Center. All board members were rization allows for an expendi- services to bring grant funding in More than 32 million indi- — Insurance will pay for present with the exception of ture of up to $98,861.50 from line with the actual grant amount. viduals in the United States, services — not Contract Health who would not otherwise have Services. Therefore, meaning Cathy Abramson, excused as she the Transportation Maintenance Total amount of modifications health insurance, will now have more available Contract Health was attending a meeting of the Fund. came to $3,507.86. National Indian Health Board. access to health coverage. The Services funds to help tribal Sault Tribe Accounting was A grant modification add- A residential trust land lease Affordable Care Act also offers members with care. authorized to record a 2008 con- ing $10,000 was approved for was approved for a parcel of specific and unique benefits for ENROLL TODAY! struction advance of $10,000,000 employee health projects at property on the tribal reservation tribal members as the law per- Despite the federal govern- as an uncollectible debt. the Sault Tribal Health Center, in Sault Ste. Marie. According to the resolution manently reauthorizes the Indian ment shutdown, all state-based, Manistique Tribal Health Center Health Care Improvement Act, state partnership and federally The board approved the estab- information sheet, the source and casino. which is the authority over the facilitied marketplaces are oper- lishment of a fiscal year 2013 of the $10,000,000 was a loan budget for home improvement Proceeds of $2,200 from a sale Indian Health Service. ating and ready to enroll con- from the Land Claims Fund to with other revenue of $2,200. of an asset with restrictions from BENEFITS FOR sumers. the General Fund and, while no The budget has no effect on tribal the funding source on the use of AMERICAN INDIANS AND Obtaining coverage is easy, support. reduction in the principal was the funds was authorized for use, ALASKA NATIVES convenient and streamlined. Authorization was granted to made on the loan, interest is paid in addition to Native American — Members of federally-rec- There are several ways to enroll Chairman Aaron Payment, or his to the Land Claims Fund each Housing Assistance and Self- ognized tribes earning less than in the marketplace: online, by designee, to enter into a contract month. Accounting records will Determination Act funding, to $34,470 for an individual and phone, mail or in person. between Norris Contracting and reflect a financial loss, but does provide home rehabilitation or $70,650 for a family of four will Visit www.healthcare.gov to the tribe with an expenditure not affect current tribal cash flow. replacement for one family eli- not pay out-of-pocket costs, like search and compare insurance of up to $237,188.97 from the The board amended an earlier gible for the Home Improvement co-pays, for services covered plans using an online applica- Transportation Construction resolution to allow continued Program. by their marketplace insurance tion. Fund. The contract does not funding for certain health, educa- Budget modifications total- health plan. Health coverage in the mar- require tribal funding and is for tion and law enforcement opera- ing $41,449.65 were approved in — Special monthly enroll- ketplaces will begin on Jan. 1, road construction west of the tions. support of improving the tribe’s ment — members of federally 2014. casino in Sault Ste. Marie from A series of budget modifica- foster care services. No tribal recognized tribes can change Seymour Street to 10th Street. tions was approved. The first support required. Once completed, the construc- authorized a carry over $150,000 The board resolved that the tion should not only improve the DreamMakers Theater to the Indian Reservation Roads tribe’s Gaming Authority will mobility and safety of people in Maintenance fund from BIA schedule meetings twice a month the general area of the roadwork, revenue. The funding will sup- with the casino chief operating box office hours change but should lower traffic volume Please be advised of the fol- Sunday or Monday, the box office on Shunk Road and a portion of port the aforementioned street officer for purposes of oversight, reconstruction projects by Norris review and implementation of lowing changes for the box will be open 1-8 p.m. On show Marquette Avenue, improving the office: Sunday and Monday days Tuesday - Saturday, the box Contracting in addition to plan- consultant recommendations. safety for residents in those areas closed; Tuesday - Saturday open office will close one hour after ning for winter maintenance See page 26 for the Sault Tribe as well. from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. the show starts. Board of Directors Sept. 24 reso- Another resolution was costs. On show days that fall on a approved for an agreement with An increase in funding of lutions summary. “For All Your Tire Needs”

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Page 4 News October 18, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung New guidelines for USDA food program By Brenda Austin The new income guidelines are — For a family of one, monthly Agricultural Marketing Service – everything here, we have tribal The tribe’s USDA Food income cannot exceed $1,110; for a family of two, $1,445; a family of a division within the Department members who are really strug- Distribution Program is now three is allowed $1,780 and a four-person family - $2,126. For larger of Agriculture.” gling. This is a new opportunity easier for low-income families families, add $335 for each household member. Nertoli has been a driving for us to get more people quali- to qualify for. There have been If you are currently on the SNAP (food stamp) program you are not force within the Food Distribution fied for the program.” some long-awaited changes made, eligible to apply. When applying you will need to bring with you veri- Program for years, trying to As part of that effort, Nertoli including new income guidelines, fication of your current income and receipts for housing cost (rent bring equality to the guidelines said staff will be traveling to a shelter allowance of $400 and if or mortgage payment) and utilities that you pay. If you are disabled regulating both the USDA Tribal Manistique and Munising in you are disabled or an elder over or 60 years or older, out of pocket medical expenses can now be Food Distribution Program and November to take applications 60 with out of pocket medical deducted but receipts are required. the SNAP program. “We are now from qualified casino staff and expenses over $35, you can now If you need assistance or have questions, call (906) 635-6076, or authorized similar language for tribal members. Those who are use those expenses as a deduc- toll free at (888) 448-8732. the Food and Nutrition Service eligible for the program can tion. in federal regulations as the receive food the same day they Program Manager Tony reapply under the new guidelines. America.’ If we don’t offer some- SNAP Program. They are giving are approved. Everything that is Nertoli said the resource limit, “The applications we sent out thing it’s simply because it’s out our food program very similar available through the warehouse which was $1,700 for a family could cover possibly 225 addi- of season,” he said. “The fresh guidelines and we are starting to in the Sault is also available on and $2,500 for elders, is now out tional tribal members,” Nertoli produce is bought through the be equal to the SNAP Program the programs refrigerated truck. the window. Although resource said. “A lot of our elders were Department of Defense because in terms of those guidelines,” The Sault Tribe USDA Food income is no longer counted, previously just over the income they purchase for the military he said. “There is a real issue of Distribution Program serves tribal Nertoli said that change wouldn’t limits with their retirement and get discounts. Other foods poverty and people needing food. members in 15 counties and is affect many people applying for income. I would encourage them like meat, canned vegetables and The idea of the program is to help currently providing food to about the Food Distribution Program. to also come in and apply.” cereals are purchased through the our tribal membership — we see 815 people a month. USDA Certification Supervisor With the programs fresh fruit Carmen Wagner and Certification and produce, tribal families have Workers Marcie Smith and a choice of over 111 items of Michelle Nalett went through all food. Nertoli said based on a the old applications in their files healthy living index – the tribe’s and found 97 families that were USDA Food Distribution Program previously just over the income is a healthier program at about 85 guidelines when they applied. percent while the state’s SNAP New applications have been sent program is at about 50 percent. to those families asking them to “Everything that we offer is ‘Buy

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Sault Tribe members & federally recognized tribe’s members (CoST = Free) Non-native employees with or without insurance: co-pay up to $10 John Causley Sr. Memorial Golf Tournament organizers would like to say “miigwech” to all the participants (CoST = $10) for making this year’s tournament another memorable occasion. Winners this year were, Championship Flight Non-native spouses: $10 co-pay first place, Dave Causley and David Landreville. Miigwech to Kewadin Casinos, Chairperson Aaron Payment, (CoST = $10) Director Catherine Hollowell and all our local businesses that helped make it a great event for our families. Japanese sister city delegation visits By Rick Smith Stephanie, are members of the people that most Japanese do not MUNISING AreA As part of an ongoing Sault chapter of People to People receive. We are always delighted Thurs., oct. 24 Munising Tribal Health Center 9 – 12 exchange between the Sault Ste. International, the organization and honored that Chairperson Marie Area Middle School and a that facilitates the exchanges. Aaron Payment has expressed an NeWBerrY AreA Ryuo-cho, Japan, middle school, Mr. Giles said the American and interest in any visitors from Japan Mon., oct. 21 Newberry Tribal Health Center 7:30 – 5 a delegation of 20 Japanese stu- Japanese schools alternate in and takes time from his busy dents escorted by some of their sending a visiting delegation on schedule to attend and participate Wed., Nov. 13 Newberry Tribal Health Center 1 – 4 school’s officials recently visited an annual basis. The exchange in the greeting ceremony.” Thurs., Dec. 5 Newberry Tribal Health Center 1 – 4 points of interest around Sault program is supported by the Sault Giles added that Kewadin Ste. Marie and Mackinac Island area school district, City of Sault Casinos has been generous in SAULT AreA during a visit from Sept. 29 to Ste. Marie, Lake Superior State providing transportation for the Wed., oct. 23 Sault Kewadin CASINo** 8:30 – 4 Oct. 5. The students were guests University, Rotary Club and local delegations during their visits and Tues., oct. 29 Sault Tribal Health Center* 8:30 – 4 of host families in the Sault dur- businesses. providing small gifts for the indi- Thurs., Nov. 7 Sault Tribe Health Center* 10 – 2 ing the visit. “The Sault Tribe is a valued vidual visitors. Dave Giles, a long-time mem- contributor,” said Giles, “as it has Next year, a delegation from ST. IGNACe AreA ber of the Sault Tribe Purchasing provided an interesting perspec- Sault Ste. Marie will be bound for Tue., oct. 22 St. Ignace CASINo** 9 – 4 Department staff, and his wife, tive into its history, culture and Rhuo-cho, Japan.

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For More INForMATIoN PLeASe CALL oNe oF THe FoLLoWING CLINICS: escanaba Health Center at ...... 786-2636 Hessel Tribal Health Center at ...... 484-2727 Manistique Tribal Health Center at ...... 341-8469 Munising Tribal Health Center at ...... 387-4614 Newberry Tribal Health Center at ...... 293-8181 Sault Community Health Program at ...... 632-5210 St. Ignace Tribal Health & Human Services at ...... 643-8689 Photo by Rick Smith As part of an ongoing exchange between the Sault Ste. Marie Area Middle School and a Ryuo-cho, Japan, — Clip & Save — middle school, a delegation of 20 Japanese students escorted by some of their school’s officials recently vis- ited points of interest around Sault Ste. Marie and Mackinac Island during a visit from Sept. 29 to Oct. 5. October 18, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News Page 5 Navajo takes historic U.S. State Department post By Rick Smith ments. A need for the position U.S. citizens abroad, coordinates their people, reduce widespread Jackson acquired a juris doc- A member of the Navajo was seen in issues involving international activities of other poverty and act responsibly with- torate degree from Syracuse Nation from Window Rock, Ariz., Indian Country environmental governmental agencies as well in the international system.” University School of Law in recently resigned from his seat as and cross-boundary issues. One as official international visits and According to information from 1989 and worked for 12 years in a Democratic representative in the glaring example is the Keystone diplomatic efforts, informing the the Arizona State Legislature, Washington, D.C., representing Arizona state senate to accept an pipeline project in which a misun- public on the status of foreign Jackson is also a senior strategist tribal governments and organi- appointment to a recently created, derstanding created a rift between relations and other duties. Its in the Blue Stone Strategy group, zations. He began his political historic position as the first senior the U.S. government and about stated mission is to “Advance a national American Indian con- career in 2003 in the Arizona advisor and liaison for Native 10 American Indian tribes. freedom for the benefit of the sulting firm that helps tribes to House of Representatives as a American Affairs at the United The State Department is an American people and the interna- foster and strengthen sovereignty, States Department of State. executive agency of the federal tional community by helping to self-determination and self-suf- Democrat and served on sev- In his new post, Jack Jackson government, which is responsible build and sustain a more demo- ficiency by developing profitable eral committees. He served with Jr. will work as an intermediary for nation’s international rela- cratic, secure and prosperous tribal businesses, productive gov- numerous other organizations between the Obama administra- tions. Among its responsibilities, world composed of well-governed ernmental systems and effective affiliated with advancing Indian tion and American Indian govern- the department protects and helps states that respond to the needs of leadership. Country. Letters to the editor from the tribe’s membership Fundraiser thanks person shares his salary with neglected, so many are opposed blessing. Why? Thanks, volunteers! Dear Editor, youth, elders, the needy and some to this transparent way of inform- Tribal members, please Dear editor, Anne Causley and her fam- costs of Livestream. ing all members. We all work encourage unit reps. to stand up On behalf of the 2013 ily would like to thank everyone It is a free and open forum together with mutual respect. and fly right for and with all of Munising Sault Tribe annual who attended, donated or helped for everyone. Current donors Many in our circle are strong, us. You are missing much if you Powwow and Fall Gathering in any way to make the Aug. 20 share in fundraising throughout unselfish and honorable. There is are not regularly watching your Committee — Angela Satterlee, fundraiser a success. the tribal community and help nothing hateful, hidden, corrupt representatives, active or inac- Sue Galisick, Erica Segerstrom, We sincerely appreciate all of many good causes. The broad- and unfair about this process. tive. We are blessed to remotely Rita Gllyptis and Tom Derwin the time and effort everyone put cast service remains free and This very thing Bridgett Sorenson have our eyes and ears in U.P. bi- — we would like to thank all the into this event. viable. Because of donations, a and most of the board of directors monthly meetings. volunteers and businesses who Thank you, better camera and sound equip- cannot find themselves being a Chi miigwech, donated their time and services in Sharon Hovie ment have improved broadcast- part of or giving so wonderful a Tribal kwe Debrah Long — See “Letters” page 6 ing quality. TOSSABCS2 is only Livestream support available because of very honest Dear Editor, people. Tribal ethics and rules I feel unit reports in the news- are based in the seven teachings. paper are misrepresenting the Gwekwaadziwin (Honesty) is opportunity of Livestream broad- one. cast we finally have available. The board of directors works The board of directors also for the members. With linger- decided TOSSABCS2 couldn’t ing corruption within tribe, we cover the Aug. 6 board workshop. demand they work transparently. 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Huron Auto Sales U.P. 1-800-QUITNOW across from K-mart Page 6 news October 18, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Historic flooding damages Sugar Island By Brenda Austin leaving a lengthy stretch of sand September 9, 2013 is a date and debris at the bottom of the residents on the north end of hill - making it impassable to all Sugar Island will remember for but foot traffic. “All the roads many years to come. Roads, are open at this time, but some driveways and culverts were are still one lane. Road crews are washed out and homes were dam- working as fast as they can to get aged due to a strong storm sys- everything back up and running,” tem that moved through the area he said. “The last meeting we had overnight dumping between 4 and with the Road Commission they 6 inches of rain in a four-hour were anticipating having all tem- time span. The storm also set a porary repairs finished within two new rainfall record for Sept. 9 in months, depending on weather. Sault Ste. Marie with 2.56 inches I have to give the guys from the recorded at Sanderson Field. Road Commission credit, they The morning after the storm pulled all their resources and about 15 people were stranded in brought them to the island. I can’t their homes temporarily due to Sugar Island Fire Chief Dave Pine say enough about them.” road damage and two people sus- days after the storm had rolled The chairman of the Chippewa tained injuries – one woman with through and said the devastation County Board of Commissioners her one-year old granddaughter was unbelievable. He attributes declared a local state of emergen- in the back seat of her truck the once-in-a-lifetime damage cy following the storm in order to was heading to the ferry before to the amount of rain the island utilize emergency operation plans sunrise to get to work and drove had already received prior to and local resources to their full- into an unseen sinkhole where a the storm and says the ground est. road was washed out. She broke was already saturated. “The Linda Grossett lives on Seppie Photo by Stephanie Roy seven ribs, an ankle and her hand, ground just couldn’t hold any Road on the islands north end Pine said the Chippewa County Road Commission identified 26 roads while another person coming to more water,” he said. “So when off of E. 1 1/2 Mile Road and and culverts that were impacted in the storm within about an 8-square her rescue hit a large pothole and the rain came down at the rate said she wasn’t able to take her mile radius. bounced her head off the steering it did, it washed out areas that normal route out to the ferry and that Chippewa County is work- suspect they may have sustained wheel. The infant girl was pro- were already stressed and full ended up going about ten minutes ing to get some emergency funds damage. A lot of people also lost tected by her car seat and didn’t of water to begin with. Beaver out of her way due to road condi- through FEMA. “The county has boats and docks,” Pine said. sustain any injuries. ponds had backed up and I know tions. Her neighbors had a creek also requested a governor’s emer- Residents might still see Sugar Island volunteer Fire of a few places that local officials in their yard wash out and the gency declaration to get addition- soft spots appear on roadways Chief and EMT, Dave Pine saw figured a few dams had let loose husband ended up stranded on the al funding to match the money according to Pine, especially the damage for the first time two and contributed to some of the wrong side of the creek. Grossett the CCRC is spending on the with the heavy truck traffic. “The extra water in those areas.” Pine and her husband helped the repairs. The Commission is eat- county is concerned there may is also a fisheries technician for stranded man put a plank across ing up their winter budget, right be patches of pavement that are ElEctions 2014 Sault Tribe Fisheries and gathers the creek so he could get home now is when they would normally being suspended over caverns biological data on whitefish and to his wife and children. “I slept be getting ready for winter. They that they haven’t found yet where lake trout throughout the northern through the whole thing!” she haven’t bought their road salt yet the soil has been washed away Tribal Political Great Lakes. said. “I have lived on the island for this winter.” from under the roadways. There Pine said the Chippewa my entire life and in 46 years Commentary Pine said anyone who sus- could be additional problems in County Road Commission I’ve never seen the roads like tained storm related damage, the future that road crews are not (CCRC) identified 26 roads and this – ever. The road crews were including losing time from work yet aware of. Everything right culverts that were impacted in hauling gravel trucks across the due to impassable roadways, is now is all temporary, if we were Informational Monday night’s storm within ferry all that day and until about being requested to report dam- to get another two of three inches about an 8-square mile radius. 9 p.m. You get used to waiting for Non Aligned • Effective ages to Sugar Island Township of rain all the work that has been The impassable and closed roads the ferry but I’d never seen it this Clerk Lynda Garlitz at: sugaris- done up to this point would be included one of the main arteries bad,” she said. landtownshipclerk.wildblue.net. washed out again. Nothing has — E. 1 1/2 Mile Road from S. The woman whose truck Free The county has to meet thresh- been compacted or set, they don’t Westshore to S. Brasser — along was pulled into the sinkhole is olds for FEMA funding and the have the rocks down or the grass with N. Westshore from Seppie Grossett’s cousin Sandy St. Onge. governor’s declaration and needs to prevent more erosion. It’s a to Brasser; Hay Point from “The water in the hole where the residents to report any damage temporary fix, once the DEQ Contact Town Hall East; Bailey’s from road used to be pulled her big they sustained as a result of the comes through and sizes the cul- Charles Forgrave at Three Mile East, E. Shore from four-wheel drive truck right in. storm. “A lot of our snowbirds verts they may have to replace Brasser and Three Mile between She said it was like hitting a brick [email protected] had already headed south and some of them. This will be an Townhall and Brasser. Also, just wall. There was nothing left of may not know if they have dam- ongoing project for quite a while. below the Hilltop Bar rushing the road there,” Grossett said. age. If you are a resident and The CCRC put off a lot of their waters swept the road base away, Pine said CCRC is funding have a neighbor that has left for planned paving jobs to stop and Thank You. collapsing the paved surface and the road repairs right now but the winter, let them know if you do this work.” Letters to the editor From “Letters” page 5 making the 2013 powwow a great success! Talking circle & Drum social Miigwech Hessel Tribal Center Thanks, Kewadin Shores! Dear Editor, Thursday, Oct. 24, The children of Nona Fraleigh wish to thank the many folks 6-8 p.m. involved with the Kewadin Casino in St. Ignace. Our mom, Pot luck dinner who passed away on Sept. 13, 2013, was a frequent guest at the Guest speaker: A.J. McLarahmore casino and we wish to thank to Sault Tribe Environmental Department the floor crew, Northern Rewards desk help, cage workers, bar Brownsfield Project tenders and servers, guest ser- vices, hotel workers, restaurant attendants, valet service and, in Mukkwa Giizhik Drum general, anyone who went out of their way to make her visits (and Sponsored by there were many) an enjoyable Sault Tribe Environmental Department experience, and lest we forget (Brownsfield Project) the bus drivers Mike Wilkins and Mukkwa Giizhik Community Drum Anthony who always made her Youth Education and Activities Program feel so special, your kindness to our mom is heartfelt. For more information contact Youth Education and Activities at Sincerely, 484-2298 or 440-7666, or email [email protected]. Linda Livermore and siblings October 18, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Features Page 7 Ojibwe youth takes SURVIVORS — Students in the JKL Bahweting Middle School Ezhichigeying class Bony Jamie Keducationeith reform were given five class periods to Guadalupe Thornhill, an build a woodland survival shelter Ojibwe youth from Saint Paul, to show they could stay warm and Minn., hears many stereotypes dry if they were ever lost in the about youth like her. These ste- woods and needed to stay over- reotypes tell her that Native youth night. Over a gallon of water was drop out of school, do drugs, live poured over each shelter to deter- only on reservations, and get rich mine how wet the students would from casino pay-offs. get and if they would survive the “Not every Native American night. Both groups remained dry thinks about things in a certain and survived the challenge. way — look at me,” she said. “I’m a Native American and I’m not living on a reservation or get- ting money from a casino.” Guadalupe, who goes by Lupe among family and friends, is hardly alone. According to data Photos from JKL School Above are survivors (L-R) Dylan from the US Census Bureau Malmborg, Makenna Reno, Kailtyn released this year, more than Steele. At right are survivors, (L- seven in 10 Native Americans R) Pyper Nolan, Patrick Stevens, live in urban areas and 27 percent Kijhay McKeever. of all Natives nationwide live in poverty. Lupe Thornhill in Saint Paul, Minn. Another prominent stereotype about urban Native Americans is on the bad stuff, so all they know that they retain little connection about are the bad things.” to their cultures. Lupe, however, The culture of bullying in is an avid seamstress and has just schools is something that Lupe finished designing and sewing hopes to take action on this year her own powwow regalia. She through her involvement with the actively participates in powwows Minnesota Youth Council (MYC). in the cities and has been fancy Founded in 2005, the MYC is shawl dancing since she was five a group of 72 youth and adults years old. from each of the eight congressio- “I’m an elderly teenager,” she nal districts across the state. The joked about her many years of group creates spaces for youth powwow experience. voice and innovation in the arenas Lupe said that powwows aren’t of policy, education, philanthropy, just about dancing – they are also and community action through a place where the community can special events. As part of her bond and often feature booths work on the education committee, with information about modern in partnership with the Minnesota Native life and culture. Department of Education (MDE), “Powwows bring everybody Lupe hopes to combat many of together — it’s a really happy the social factors that cause the time,” she said. “I think even by bullying and harassment she has just observing a powwow, you observed and experienced in can learn so much.” school. But, from Lupe’s experience, “I feel like kids are more not everyone takes the opportu- aggressive about bullying, espe- nity to learn more about Native cially about race and sexual cultures at powwows. identity,” she said. “I got bullied “I was at a powwow on a col- a lot because my brother is gay. lege campus and a bunch of col- I got bullied a lot because my lege kids asked me why I wasn’t name is Guadalupe and people wearing feathers, she said. “I would think I’m Hispanic, so they said, ‘Well, you have to get the would say, ‘You should go back feathers or earn them — it’s not to Mexico.’” just something you automatically Lupe thinks too much empha- have.’ They said, ‘Oh, you must sis is put on what adults should not be a full Native American, do about bullying instead of then.” recognizing that youth have the “A lot of the stereotypes that power to change the climate people have about other cultures of harassment, too. During the come from the media,” she said. MYC’s orientation retreat in “I’ve noticed that a lot lately mid-September, she had a chance with Native Americans and old to meet with other youth on her Westerns.” committee to exchange ideas and She said that these same ste- plans. reotypes are often perpetuated “We talked about how not in our education system, which only adults can help other kids, presents a Eurocentric view of but kids can help other kids,” she history. said. “[In our textbooks], there is Based on this discussion, the a lot about Europeans, but I feel group is exploring the possibility like people don’t really get in- of developing peer mediation or depth about Native Americans. mentorship programs in schools. It’s just, ‘Oh, it was the Native Although adults are often American’s land,’ and that’s the expected to be the catalysts in main thing they focus on,” she shifts in school culture, it is said. “They don’t focus on how increasingly clear that this isn’t we had to migrate and hunt and the only avenue for change. the culture.” “Bullying isn’t going to go In the media, everything Lupe away forever, but we can try,” hears about her cultural and eth- said Lupe. “Not only the adults 125 nic identity is negative. are doing something, but the kids “People focus on the bad are doing something, too.” things way more than they focus This item originally appeared on the good things,” she said. in the Twin Cities Daily Planet on St. Ignace - Cedarville - Mackinac Island - Naubinway - Newberry “And that’s where bullying comes Oct. 4, reprinted here with per- 132 N. State Street, St. Ignace, MI (906) 643-6800 in, because everybody focuses mission. Page 8 Features October 18, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Remembering 9/11 and honoring our veterans By Tristan Coveyou healing dance followed by a pot- stopped, Biron announces in The drum announces itself luck feast. an exited voice, “Angel wing!” with a few grasping thuds. Bud The event began with Miller pointing to the sky. To the amaze- Biron’s voice opens followed by explaining the reasons they ment of onlookers, two grand the echo of fellow Bahweting created the event, “In part, eagle wings etched in sunlight Singers. In the seconds between AmeriCorps asks that VISTAs and clouds extended from the beats, like a chandelier floating create an event to honor 9/11. western sun and stretched out through space, jingle dress dancer However, Colleen and I agreed it across Bahweting. “They look Gizheday Matrious frees the air should represent more than that.” like they are ready to fly away,” in clockwise movements. And it did. one onlooker said. This was the scene on Sept. Miller shared opening words The event finished with a 11, 2013, when veterans, elders, commemorating the event known potluck feast made possible youth and supporters gathered to as 9/11. His focus broadened to by donations from Kewadin honor victims of 9/11. At dusk, call his generation to the impor- Casino, Connie Watson and the the group circled around the tance of regaining the traditional Traditional Foods Program, staff marble veteran’s monument fac- sense of a warrior; “We’re the of elders services and all the ing the Niiganagishik Ceremonial ones faced with a new war, a war individuals who brought dishes Building in order to listen to on selfishness, greed and egotism. to pass. veteran’s voices and to stand In that, our greatest ally will be The organizers extend a special alongside Bahweting Singers. learning to live with love, unity, thanks to the people who made The unique event, humbly faith and respect.” this event possible: All people named “honoring event,” not only Honored speaker and Army who showed support, elders, commemorated victims of 9/11, veteran, Mick Frechette, served veterans and youth, women and but all victims of war, veterans during the period between the men folk of Bahweting Singers and warriors alike. “The beauty Korean and Vietnam wars. for drumming and healing song, in it is we all gathered for healing Frechette spoke on the need for Justin Miller, an AmeriCorps VISTA working with the Sault Tribe Elders jingle dress dancer Gizheday and we all left full,” co-organizer people to stand together and Division, co-organized the honoring event alongside Colleen St. Onge of Matrious. speaker Melvin “Mick” Justin Miller said. never forget, “Freedom is never the Sault Tribe Culture Department. Frechette and all the speakers Miller, an AmeriCorps VISTA free.” green stripes pinned to his vest. year-old warrior’s voice. who chose to share their voice, working with the Sault Tribe Following Frechette, Vietnam The same colors dedicated to In the moment of silence that Ed Cook, Bud Biron, Don Rose, Elders Division, co-organized veteran Ed Cook passionately Vietnam and embalmed across the separated Rose’s voice and peo- Les Ailing, Kewadin Casino, the event alongside Colleen St. spoke about the lack of respect face of the veteran’s monument. ple’s thoughts, the drum started Joe and Becky Parish, Connie Onge of the Sault Tribe Culture Vietnam veterans received and His rousing words gave rise to beating. Bahweting sang and Watson and the Traditional Food Department. “Everything just how this drove him to shape the Don Rose, an 89-year-old WWII people held their heads high. The Grant, all the people who shared came together, like it was meant veterans monument so that gen- veteran, “After we came back energy of the drum transferred a dish to pass, elder Bev and to be,” said St. Onge. erations to come can remember. from the war, soldiers were given into all people and like a beam Frank Marble, Joe Medicine The event brought together Cook told the audience, “Not the works, the young people who into space the voices echoed and Colleen St. Onge, Gchi about 30 people, veterans, elders, a day has went by since then served in Vietnam were told to across the grass, trees, wind and Zhemnado, the four winds and all youth and supporters into a shar- that I don’t wear these colors,” hide their uniform.” The crowd sky overhead. relations for bringing us together. ing circle, a drum ceremony and he pointed to the yellow, red and felt the emotional stir in the 89- Soon after, the drum beats 100,000 tokens scrapped SAULT STE. MARIE — having to do this process more Kewadin Casinos shredded frequently as the number of TITO 101,101 casino tokens earlier this machines in all of Kewadin’s five month. Secure Metal Destruction casinos increases. Secure Metal of Las Vegas, Nev., completed Destruction is a licensed organi- the process. Once the $5 and $1 zation that specializes in token tokens are destroyed, the metal destruction. They travel across can be recycled. the United States performing “With all slot machines in the these services for casinos. industry going to ticket in, ticket Kewadin Casinos has 2,265 out (TITO), we don’t have the slot machines. In Sault Ste. Marie need for as many tokens,” said casino, 91 percent of the slot Kent Artley, cage director for all machines are TITO, St. Ignace 83 five casinos. The casino had this percent, Manistique 59 percent, process done five times in the Christmas 58 percent, and Hessel past seven years and anticipates 40 percent. Casino tokens on the conveyor belt heading for the shredder. Kewadin Casinos team members of the month

Congratulations to casino por- ter, Melinda Moore, our Kewadin Manistique Team Member of the Month! Melinda has worked with Kewadin since 1995. She Congratulations to Ed Thorne, Kewadin Sault’s Team Member of the and her husband, James, live in Month. Ed has worked with Kewadin since 1988 in the Group Tour Sales Manistique. She says she’s very Department. He was born and raised in the Sault and lives with his two thankful for being chosen to dogs and partner, Mike. Ed says the most rewarding part of his job is receive this award. Asked what knowing that he is a part of a team helping people. “I’m only one part the most rewarding part of her Congratulations to Karen Steiner, cook/server at the Horseshoe Bay of a great team we have,” said Ed. “It’s because of them and what I job is, she says helping customers Restaurant at Kewadin Shores in St. Ignace and the Team Member of have learned that I attribute to being given this award. I feel very fortu- and seeing our “regulars” come the Month! Karen started working with Kewadin in 2001. “It’s nice to be nate.” He was surprised and very humbled when it was announced he in and play every day. Thanks for recognized for your hard work,” she said. Karen lives in St. Ignace with won. Way to go, Ed! being part of our team, Melinda! her husband, Wayne, and they have two children. October 18, 2012 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Features Page 9 Paquin builds lodge at area logging museum By Brenda Austin service and delivers a pledge of lodges were like, what they were Sault Tribe elder Ron Paquin satisfaction and quality. built of and show them our con- has completed construction of The lodges are helping to nection to the land and how we the first of two learning lodges “brand” the 123 corridor and give used resources. I like this project along the Tahquamenon Scenic tourists an additional reason to because it raises awareness about Byway on the grounds of the visit the area - “anchoring” both tribal culture and history and Tahquamenon Logging Museum the east and west ends of the gives us an opportunity to tell our in Newberry. Also known as the Heritage Route. story. It also makes sense for us Tahquamenon Heritage Route, Gathering the cedar bark and to support an initiative like this the Byway is a picturesque maple saplings for the lodge because we need tourism for our 63-mile stretch of Highway M- himself, with some help from his gaming industry.” 123 that extends from the town son Christopher, Paquin said he Eavou said a hide door will of Eckerman to the Village of built the lodge using traditional eventually be placed over the Newberry. methods and materials – and lodge’s entrance and a handmade Plans are underway for the lashed everything together using mat placed inside. second lodge to be built at the rawhide. The lodge stands 6.5 Paquin said he is also proud Tahquamenon Rivermouth feet tall, 16-feet long and 12-feet of the fact that he recently built Campground the spring of 2014. wide. This spring a walkway will his 40th birch bark canoe. He was The lodges are a part of a be designed going from the park- hired by the Nottawaseppi Huron much bigger picture – community ing lot at the logging museum to Band of Pottawatomi Indians on development through tourism. Sault Tribe elder Ron Paquin has completed construction of the first the lodge; there will also be inter- the Pine Creek Reservation to According to VP of Kewadin of two learning lodges along the Tahquamenon Scenic Byway on the pretive panels displaying informa- build the canoe, which they plan Casino Hotel Operations Carol grounds of the Tahquamenon Logging Museum in Newberry. tion about native plants and their to use for ricing. Eavou, who sits on the Great social media content and create a natural beauty, cultural heritage uses as well as historical infor- Waters Initiative Board, grant brand for the EUP. A brand is an and history of the area and it’s mation and a small garden area. funding from a number of differ- advertising tool used to make a Native peoples. A brand identifies Eavou said, “This project will ent sources is being used to build promise – in this case our area’s and authenticates a product or help people understand what our Gravelle debuts novel, Lessons Learned By Brenda Austin she said. “It’s not meant to be a Sault Tribe member Stephanie lecture about what’s wrong and Gallagher Gravelle had a story in her head what’s right – it has a great mes- and sat down and wrote a short sage to share.” From the time she Benefit novel for middle and high school wrote it until it was published, students in one day. Lessons she said the entire process took Services, Inc. Learned debuted Oct. 1 on her about six months. Amazon and Barnes and Nobel Gravelle, 21, graduated from and is intended for youth in Escanaba High School in 2011 Ronald D. Sober grades 6-9. and is currently in her second Gravelle says the book is a year at Bay de Noc Community Cory J. Sober thriller with a message, but for College. Her parents are Merrill 105 Water Street those who don’t like sitting still and Brigitte Gravelle. For more information, or to Sault Ste. Marie, long enough to read a full-length order the book directly from novel, she says no problem – the Michigan, 49783 Gravelle, visit her website at: book has seven chapters and is 40 the kids, instead of telling them, http://stephaniegravelle. pages long. that underage drinking is bad,” Lessons Learned is published tateauthor.com. (906) 635-5238 The main character is Emma she said. by Tate Publishing Co. out of Dawson, who along with the She has another fiction novel Oklahoma and is available as an other four characters, get into in the works that is based on a e-book for $6.99. It is also avail- some sticky situations. Gravelle true story. Titled Saving Grace able in print for $7.99. “I don’t said the story’s theme is underage – the Untold Story, this work will want kids to be discouraged that drinking and the consequences feature the story of her one-year the book is about underage drink- that can come with it. “It shows old adopted sister, Grace. ing because it’s a great story,” Kewadin Manistique flowers above the competition By Michelle Bouschor Driving into the Manistique casino, you will be greeted with lush trees, beautiful flowers and colorful foliage neatly groomed and landscaped. It’s a project started three years ago and con- tinues to blossom with the help Roy Electric Co. Inc. of every employee of the facility. Kirk Vincent, maintenance IndustrIal ] CommerCIal ] resIdentIal manager, and his staff, Bernie Robach, Mike Schuetter and Beau Rochefort, are the main www.royelectric.us drivers behind the landscaping, “But believe me,” said Kirk, “it 2901 ashmun st. (m-129) Bus. (906) 632-8878 could not look this good without everyone’s help. Almost every sault ste. marie, mich. Fax. (906) 632-4447 single person in the casino has helped pull weeds, plant or something.” Lush landscaping gives Kewadin Manistique a glamorous ambience. The comments from custom- ers and team members alike are best placement,” explained Kirk. The maintenance team works more than positive. “We receive Each year, the group adds a on many other projects as well. lots of comments – ‘nice land- little bit more to the landscape. Coming tasks include repaving scaping’ and ‘keep up the good This year, forest hedging and the parking lot, carpeting and work’ from so many people,” he sidewalk planters along with painting in the casino, replace- said. People even come by regu- friendly bear statues and a water ment of the north set of red larly to talk about it. feature were added. Next year, doors, addition of electric car All of the flowers and land- the team is hoping to change the charge stations and additional scaping tools were ordered annuals along the sidewalks with spots added to the RV parking by Fresh From the Farm in a more sturdy plant. area. They’re a busy team. Manistique. “Bernie really took “We could not do it without To see some of their more col- the lead to work with the folks at the help of everyone. It takes the orful work, stop in while driving Fresh From the Farm and picked whole crew and a lot of team- on US-2, if not for the exciting out the plants that would work work to make it look as good as gaming and delicious food, then best for our area along with the it does,” Kirk said. for the landscaping. Page 10 Features October 18, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Neil Dake helps set Guinness World record By Brenda Austin feet (or two car lengths) dis- lengths and recording speed. Dake is a lifelong fan of the He also flew American and Sault Tribe member Neil tance between them. The official The line-up for the parade Speedway and a frequent visitor Sault Tribe flags and had vari- Dake decorated his truck Adjudicator sent by Guinness began that morning before 4 to the racetrack for the past 20 ous stickers representing U.P. and drove 1,500-miles from World Records to preside over a.m. years. He decorated his truck businesses. his home in Newberry in the event, declared the new In addition to the pickup for the event with a sign that The proceedings were recent- Michigan’s U.P. with his record had been set just before truck parade, the day’s events read, “Welcome from the heart ly aired on RFD-TV. RURAL dogs, Blue and Duffy, to the 4 p.m. after spending several also included a parade of about of the snowmobile capital of the RADIO on SiriusXM hosted the Indianapolis Motor Speedway hours on the track measuring 300 restored antique tractors. world.” record-breaking event. to take part in a new Guinness World Record for the largest parade of trucks. Employee snapshot: Meet Melissa Killips The event happened Aug. Name: Melissa Killips in the Bar Beverage Department now we are helping to make business administration. I 3, with a total of 568 trucks Department: Administration as a server and was promoted buttons for the chairpersons moved to the Sault permanently representing 39 different states, Position: Receptionist to supervisor. I left in 2010 and office. One of the fun things I in 1991. I married Fred Killips although only 386 met the Years at tribe: 19 started at the administration get to do is decorate the recep- in 1995. We have one son, Guinness standards. The previ- building in March of 2011. tion area. One thing about this Hunter, who is a junior at Sault ous world record set in Canada I have My job duties include job is that it can go from quiet High. We also have two cats we of 275 trucks was easily topped. worked for answering the phone and trans- to chaotic in matter of minutes. adopted from the animal shelter, To officially qualify for the the Tribe ferring calls to the appropriate I enjoy working here. I get to Oscar and Lily. Guinness World Records record, since 1993. department, opening the door, meet and talk to some interest- When I am home I enjoy the pickup trucks had to travel I started making copies, posting mail, ing people. reading, watching television, a minimum of two miles around at Vegas logging mail and the all other I graduated from Lake State going for walks and baking. the track with no more than 10 Kewadin job duties as assigned. Right in 1987 with a BS degree in Tribal community members walk on KATHLEEN M. BOYNTON telling the stories of his youth- her two sons and their fami- ment, they wintered in Texas and BECKY KINNEY Kathy Boynton departed ful escapades with his many lies, Alex and Christina, and later purchasing a home in Pine Becky Kinney of Munising, this life for Mackinaw friends. He was a Kenneth and Becky Cassibo, all Island, Fla. While in Florida, Mich., passed away on Sept. 9, eternal life kind-hearted, generous man who of Hessel; a sister and her fam- she discovered the talent and art 2013, in Marquette Mich. She on Sept. 30, loved animals and the outdoors. ily, Barbara and Richard Curtis of oil painting and took classes was born on May 4, 1988, in 2013, while He found honor in his Indian of Port Huron; a brother-inlaw, enhancing her talent and, as an Munising and was a member in the kind heritage. Phillip Schmidt of Hessel; accomplished artist, gifted many of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of gentle care of He served his country in her grandchildren, Barbara of her works to family, friends Chippewa Indians. Hospice fol- Vietnam in the Army, operating a Ann, Kenneth, Jessica, Alan, and for sale at the annual art fair Becky was proceeded in death lowing a two- landing craft delivering supplies Harley, Alicia, Cheyanne, and in Pine Island. by her grandparents, Walter year unwaver- to the troops on shore. Mickey Brooke; her great-grandchildren, Following Sam’s death on (Elizabeth) Kinney, Beatrice ing valiant worked on the ferries as a die- Angelina, Nicholas, McAyla, Oct. 18, 2010, Nona moved with (Mike) Bucthicakis and Nelson stand against leiomyosarcoma. sel mechanic in the straits area, William, Tyler, Aireana, Blake, her collection of arts and crafts Farrish; uncles, Kenneth Kinney, Kathy was the proud awe- retiring from Arnold Transit in Christopher, and Kenneth III, to St. Ignace and became reac- Howard McKelvie and Bill some mother of Jeremy, 16 2005 after many years of service. and many nieces and nephews. quainted with many old friends Johndrow; and cousins, Lucas and Gabriel, 14 and the loving In 2005 Mickey moved to She was preceded in death and made many new ones. She Kinney and Rodney Fish. confidant of Al Pozdol. She is Lake Ann to be close to family. by her husband, Roger; a sister, enjoyed casino gaming at the Becky is survived by her survived by her parents, Bob He was preceded in death by Phyllis Schmidt; and two broth- Kewadin Casino, Unit II tribal father and mother, Phillip and and Mollie Boynton of Saint his parents; stepfather, Stephen ers, Randy and Wally Bazinaw. elder meals, euchre and cribbage Cindy Kinney of Munising; Ignace, and sisters, Cyndi Russ Cosens; sister, Vonda Beattie; Dodson Funeral Home assist- at the Moose lodge. brother, Phillip (Jody) Kinney of Ferndale and Julie Roddy of and brother, Stevie. ed the family with arrangements. Nona was a member of — Vanessa and Chance; sis- Clawson. He is survived by broth- the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of ter, Melissa Kinney (Brian As a 1979 graduate of La ers, Alfred (Carol) Doner, of NONA J. FRALEIGH Chippewa Indians, a lifetime Thompson) — Teyton and Salle High School in Saint Wasilla, Alaska, and Randall Former Curtis resident, Nona member of the VFW Post 8372 Taylor; uncles, Mike (Sue) Ignace, Kathy completed the reg- (Martha) Cosens, of Lake Ann; J. Fraleigh, ladies auxiliary in Engadine, Kinney — Debbie, Dooder istered nursing program at Lake brother-in-law, Bill Beattie, of 86, slipped FOE 3701 of Newberry and the (Julie) Kinney — Kenneth, Superior State University and Allendale; stepsisters, Veronica from the American Legion Post 74 ladies Harold Jr., Kyle, Fred Farrish — later earned a BSN from Ferris Alexander, of Bonita Springs, bonds of this auxiliary in Newberry Krissy, Fred Jr., Cynthia, R.G., State. Kathy was a fierce defend- Fla., and Rochelle (Fred) Zapfe, world under In addition to her parents, and Paul, Richard Farrish, Albert er of her Christian faith and will of Cheboygan; and many nieces blue and step-father and husband, Nona is Farrish — Jason, Sabrina, Brian always be remembered for her and nephews whom he delighted sunny skies preceded in death by her sister, and Jennifer; and aunts, Linda generous heart of gold. She was in at every opportunity. on Sept. 13, Darlene Barnes. McKelvie — David, Connie, a grateful member of the Sault A memorial service took place 2013, at her Survivors include her chil- Elmer, Emily (Larry) Reiser, Tribe of Chippewa Indians who at Mackinaw City Bible Church residence in dren, Linda (David) Livermore Jamie and Evelyn Johndrow provided steady comforting on Sept 14, 2013, with intern- St. Ignace of Garnet, Cheryl Young of Las — Todd, Tad, Aaron, and Jody. assistance and was admired as a ment at Lake View Cemetery under the careful watch of her Vegas, Nev., Diana (Ray) Davis It is a tragic loss to all who most gifted compassionate nurse, following the service. daughters and daughter-in-law. of Engadine, David H. Beaudoin knew Becky to see her journey mentor, advocate, teacher, coach, Gifts of remembrance can Born June 19, 1927, in of Newberry, Ronald (Sharon) end before it truly began. She cook, seamstress, inventor and be directed to Mickey’s favor- St. Ignace, daughter of the Beaudoin of McMillan, Lana was the best daughter, sister, sea glass jewelry designer. Her ite mission, Map International late Elmer and Daisy (nee Thompson (Dennis Danielson) niece and friend anyone could infectious laughter, free spirit through www.map.org or by call- McDermott) Goldwood, Nona’s of Moran and Teri (Roger) ever have. She spent her life and high energy continue to ing C.G. at (912) 280-6633. parents were divorced in 1934 Sherbrook of Germfask; grand- caring for others both in her per- motivate. Kathy was a champion and she was lovingly raised by children, Sheila Fosdick, Scott, sonal life with friends and family of animal rescue and adoption. GLORIA J. FELLER her step-father, Harold Cornell. David and Andrew Livermore, then, fittingly, as a nurse’s aide. Memorial contributions may Gloria J. Feller, 72, of Hessel, On March 23, 1968, Nona John and Mike Smithson, Nona She loved spending time hiking be made to Mackinac Animal passed away unexpectedly on married Sam Fraleigh in Sanders, Lindy Rushford, outdoors and swimming in Lake Aid Association, P.O. Box 71, Sept. 30, 2013, at her home. She Newberry and she enjoyed berry Brandon Klusmeyer, Angela Superior. But most of all she St. Ignace, MI 49781. A prayer- was born on March 21, 1941, to picking, growing flowers, stamp Schultz, Timothy Maki and 22 enjoyed watching movies, play- ful gathering in celebration of James Martin and Charlotte (nee and coin collecting, antiques, great-grandchildren. ing Xbox and computer games Kathy’s life will be held at a Cadreau) Bazinaw in Sault Ste. mushroom picking, riding in the A celebration honoring Nona with family and friends. Becky later date. Marie. She grew up on Mackinac woods and nature in general. took place on Sept. 22 at the was very excited about her new Island, where she attended the Her talent shined in her oil VFW post in St. Ignace. A truck and boat. She loved her MITCHELL R. DONER Thomas W. Ferry School. painting and, in the early 1970s, memorial service celebrating two cats, Tiki and Peanut. Becky nd Sam opened a ceramic Mitchell “Mickey” R. Doner, She lived in Cheboygan and she a the life of Nona J. Fraleigh took always had a smile on her face 70, went to be with his Lord, St. Ignace for the past 30 years. shop in Newberry under the place at the funeral home with and laughter in her voice and Jesus, Aug. 12, 2013, at Ritters Mrs. Feller worked at Grand name SaNa Ceramics teaching Pastor Tim Miller of the Rexton she will always be remembered, Adult Foster Care in Traverse Hotel for 30 years and was the craft to many local ladies Mennonite Church officiating. loved and missed by all who City after an extended illness. known to many there as “the with an eye for color and detail Interment is at Forest Home Mickey was born Dec. 31, 1942, salad bar lady.” She also worked which were one of a kind trea- Cemetery in Newberry. knew her. in Cheboygan, the forth child at Kewadin Shores Casino for sures to many. Memorials may be directed Visitations took place at the of Alfred and Beatrice Doner. six years. In the early 1980’s, she and to the family in her memory. C.S. Mulder Funeral Home and Mickey grew up and lived most She was an elder with the Sam moved to the Curtis area Condolences may be expressed services were conducted at St. of his life in Mackinaw City, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of enjoying many years at the lake at www.beaulieufuneralhome. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church by graduating with the class of Chippewa Indians. house entertaining family and com. Beaulieu Funeral Home in Brother John Hascall. Burial is at 1961. He took great pleasure in Mrs. Feller is survived by friends. Following Sam’s retire- Newberry assisted the family. — See “Walking On” page 11 October 18, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Community Page 11 2013 Elders Scholarship Program announced Mother– Applications are solicited for a GED certificate or graduated • Transcript from the appli- this scholarship will help you two, one-time $500 scholarships from an accredited high school cant’s high school verifying the achieve your goal. Daughter from the Sault Tribe elders for with a cumulative grade point cumulative grade point aver- All of the above listed qualified freshmen enrolled in average of at least 2.50. age or proof of achieving GED requirements must be packaged public colleges, universities Applicants must be accepted requirements stated above; and received no later than Nov. craft show or trade schools. Deadline for or enrolled in any two or four- • Letter from the college, uni- 8, 2013, by the program coor- A mother and daughter craft applications is Nov. 8, 2013. year college, university or trade versity or trade school, showing dinator, Philip Payment, 2076 sale is scheduled for Saturday, All applicants must be regis- school in any field of study as a acceptance for the 2013-2014 Shunk Road, Sault Ste. Marie, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. tered Sault Tribe members who full-time student. school year; MI 49783. at 2410 West 7th Avenue in the have successfully completed Applicants must submit letters • Academic major or course of If you have any question Sault, behind Quaker State Oil and passed all five General of application that include: study to be pursued; please contact Philip Payment at Change. All items are hand- Education Development (GED) • Name, address, telephone • Essay of 300-500 words (906) 484-3775. crafted. equivalency tests with a mini- number, proof of tribal enroll- describing how you feel a col- Please note: Incomplete or For more information, call mum score of 40 and an average ment and social security num- lege education will benefit you, late applications will not be con- Sharon at 632-8368. score of 45 and must possess ber; your career objective and why sidered. tribal community members walk on — From “Walking On” page 10 Mr. LaDuke won 23 Michigan Friends called on July 25 at the Joey, Kierstin, Cole and Kaiden; June 27, 1953, at St. Ignatius Willwalk Cemetery. championship arm wrestling con- Watkins and Sons Funeral Home her mother, Pearl Perry of Loyola Church. She worked at In lieu of flowers, memorials tests. in Dexter. Services took place on Marquette; her sisters, Sandy Winkelman’s store in St. Ignace may be left to a charity of your He is survived by his wife, July 26 at the Watkins and Sons Bellmore, Becky (Bryan) for more than 25 years. She was choice. Pamela, whom he married in Chapel in Dexter with the Rev. Reynolds, Kitty Meyers, and an elder of the Sault Ste. Marie 2006; two daughters, Racheal Kenneth Biggs officiating. Wendy (George) LaFave all of Tribe of Chippewa Indians, a BRUCE KIZIOR LaDuke of St. Ignace and Sara Interment was at the Missouri Marquette; brothers, Bill member of St. Ignatius Loyola Bruce Kizior, born on Dec. 26, LaDuke of Petoskey; two sisters Veteran’s Cemetery in Bloomfield (Kathy) Perry of Shingleton, Catholic Church, and a volunteer 1935, passed away on Aug. 1, and their families, Debbie and with full military honors. Monte (Sue) Perry, Sr., of at the St. Ignace Food Pantry. 2013, at the Veterans Hospital in A.J. Baker of Evergreen Shores Ishpeming, Ed Perry and Ted She is survived by her chil- Oakbrook, Ill. and Dorie LaDuke of St. Ignace; JOSEPH MCCRORY (Phyllis) Perry both of Marquette; dren and their families, Frances He is survived by his daugh- and his wife’s parents, Leroy and Joseph McCrory, 53, of Evart, numerous nieces and neph- Colegrove of Comstock Park, ter, Nancy Kizior, of Sault Ste. Bonnie Earl of Sault Ste. Marie. formerly of St. Ignace, died on ews; and her feline companion, Jolene and Steve Bird of Moran, Marie, Mich., and his sister, He was preceded in death by Sept. 19, 2013, at Spectrum Sammy. Michelle and Curtis Hetherington Geraldine Murray, of Oakbrook. his parents. Hospital in Reed City. He was Susan was preceded in death of St. Ignace, and Robert and Bruce loved his daughter and was No services are planned. Mr. born on April 22, 1960, to Vernon by her father, William J. Perry; a Ruth Smith of Racine, Wis.; her very dedicated in helping with LaDuke’s ashes will be buried and Patricia (nee LaDuke) son, Michael David Stark, Jr in brother and his family, Larry and her care. in Gros Cap Cemetery at a later McCrory, in St. Ignace. 1972; a brother, Joseph Perry, Sr; Ara Leveille of St. Ignace; her Bruce was in the Army and date, which will be announced. Mr. McCrory was a resident and brothers-in-law, Richard sisters and their families, Barbara served in Sault Ste. Marie when Dodson Funeral Home of St. of Whispering Pines Adult Foster Bellmore and Mike Meyers. Baren of Tawas, Betty and Paul there was an Army base in the Ignace assisted the family with Care Home in Evart. He was a A celebration honoring Vigneaux of Rudyard, and Sharon west end. He was honorably dis- arrangements. member of the Sault Ste. Marie Susan’s life was held Sept. Brown of South Carolina; a charged from the Army and was Tribe of Chippewa Indians. 30, at the American Legion sister-in-law, Nell Leveille of awarded a good conduct medal CHARLES A. LEWIS He is survived by a sister and in Marquette. The Fassbender Georgia; 15 grandchildren; 13 and marksmanship medals. Charles Albert Lewis, the son her family, Joann Rutledge, of St. Funeral Home served the fam- great-grandchildren, and two He is survived by sisters-in- of the late Elmer George and Ignace, nieces and nephews. ily, where condolences may be great-great-grandchildren. law, Mary Shipp, Margaret Scott Edith Ethal In addition to his parents, he expressed online at fassbender- She was preceded in death by and Princess Pine, as well as Matteson was preceded in death by a broth- funeralhome.com Keeta Allard of Concord, N.C.; Lewis, was er, Vernon McCrory, and a sister, her husband; a son, Charles; a brother, Gerald Leveille, a son- brothers-in-law, Norman and born on Jan. Penny King. URSALA SMITH Peter Pine of Sault, Mich.; many 17, 1937, No services are planned. Burial in-law, William Colegrove, and a Ursula M. Smith, 80, of St. brother-in-law, Charles Baren. nephews and nieces. in Pontiac, will be in St. Ignatius Cemetery Ignace, passed away Sept. 19, He also loved visiting his Mich., and in St. Ignace, on the McCrory lot Mass of Christian burial was 2013, at McLaren Northern favorite brother-in-law, Terry died on July with his family. Sept. 21 at St. Ignatius Loyola Michigan hospital in Petoskey. Moran, during visits to Sault Ste. 20 at his Dodson Funeral Home of St. Catholic Church with Father Joel Marie. residence in Ignace assisted the family with She was born June 25, 1933, to Almendras and Deacon Tom He was preceded in death by Dexter, Mo., arrangements. Charles and Frances (nee Closs) McClellend officiating. Interment his wife, Sophie Pine-Kizior, in at the age of 76 years, six months Leveille in St. Ignace. was at Gros Cap Cemetery next 1984; parents, Stanley and Estelle and three days. Susan L. Perry She married Joel Smith to her husband and her son. Kizior, of Chicago, Ill.; parents- He was of the Catholic faith Susan Lynn Perry, age 61, of in-law, Alex and Nancy Pine; sis- and served in the U. S. Army Marquette, ter-in-law, Lavina Brown; broth- during the Korean War. He was a entered eternal ers-in-law, Alex, James, Robert tool and die maker by profession life Friday and Albert Pine of the Sault. at Purolator Products in Dexter morning, Sept. Visitation and services took for 18 years and the Chrysler 27, 2013, place at St. Isaac Jogues with Plant in Fenton, Mo., for five shortly after Brother John Hascall officiating. years until he retired in January admittance to Burial place is at Mission Hill of 2000. He enjoyed spending Marquette Cemetery. time with his family, being out- General Clark Bailey Newhouse doors, camping and fishing. Hospital. Funeral Home and Cremation On Oct. 18, 1980, he was Born Center assisted with arrange- married to Linda June Kidd in August 17, 1952, in Marquette, a ments. Online condolences may Dexter, she survives. Also surviv- daughter of William J. and Pearl be left at www.clarkbailynew- ing are four children, Dolores (Paquette) Perry, Susan was a house.com. Barriner of Dixon, Mo., Jeff long time area resident, except Louis and wife, Ruth, of Poplar for 18 years when she resided in TONY LADUKE Bluff, Mo., Ann Quigley of Alpena. A homemaker for most Tony LaDuke, 52, of St. Poplar Bluff, Lisa Lewis Wren of her life, Susan was employed Ignace, died on Sept. 8, 2013, at and her husband, Shannon, of for a time as a bartender at vari- his home. He Greenville, Mo.; sister, May ous establishments, including the was born on Machin of Mount Pleasant, Wooden Nickel. She was a very May 13, 1961, Mich.; brothers-in-law, Donald caring person, putting others first in St. Ignace Kidd and wife, Esther, Ronald and always willing to help any- BIGBIG REWARDSREWARDS to Oliver and Kidd and wife, Cindy; sister-in- one in need. At different times, Gertrude (nee law, Jane Meeks and husband, she also served as a caregiver to St. Onge) Donnie; 16 grandchildren; 23 the elderly. She enjoyed garden- forfor smallsmall businessesbusinesses LaDuke. great-grandchildren; one great- ing, playing cards, and going to He gradu- great-grandchild; and many the casino. She was a member ated from friends and other relatives. of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Get cash back for saving energy! LaSalle He was preceded in death by Indians. High School in 1979 and was his parents; father-in-law and Susan is survived by her employed by Tim Huskey mother-in-law Donald and Ruth partner, John Daugherty, Sr of Construction for several years. Kidd; brother, George Arthur Marquette; children, Chad (Kim) He also was a bartender at the “Tony” Lewis; sister, Beverly Stark of Alpena, Amy (fiancee, Tipi Lounge and worked in main- Ann (nee Lewis) Davis; step- Chad) Stark and Amanda (Mark) tenance at the St. Ignace Post sons, Dale and Andy Pullum; and Martin both of Marquette; her ONLINE: michigan-energy.org PHONE: 877.296.4319 Office. son-in-law, Dennis Barriner. grandchildren, Michael, Asheli, Page 12 Community October 18, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Payment family reunion held at Sherman Park By Dee Hall operated Payment’s Grocery on pants, in sport activities. They and his brothers, he came from Delores. After that, Russ did not Descendants of Russell and Ashmun Street. They bought were active within St. Joseph’s a large family of about 13; they have the heart to give him away. Pearl Agnes (Leask) Payment the store around 1945 or ’46; at Church and School. Delores Hall were known for telling the most Mickey remained with us until recently met at Sherman Park. the time, it was a fish market. recalls at the age of 8 making jokes. We believe they even his death. He never did chase Russ and Pearl had 10 children; Russ made daily trips with his ice cream cones on Saturday at made them up right on the spot. any more police cars; instead, he three died in early childhood; children to St. Ignace to pick 5 cents a dip. She said their big- Their biggest pride and joy would chase motorcycles. Patsy, Doreen and Donald and up fresh fish and on Fridays he gest sellers were 25-cent cones. was their dog Mickey. Mickey The family holds many good Glenn Oliver Payment died in smoked fresh chubs. The smoked “Yup, you are right—five dips.” used to chase police cars and memories of their parents as well 1959 from drowning. Glenn fish was sold hot out of the oven Russ Sr. was not afraid to try dad would get so embarrassed as cousins and friends. They love never married. The family of until the state said it had to be anything. He was talked into because the police would arrest to tell the stories. Leo Payment (Elizabeth Bottrell) refrigerated. This dropped the buying a large deep fryer about the dog, but by the time they got I would like to thank the of the Sault are shown in blue- sales in the smoke fish busi- 8 to 10 feet tall, to make potato to the police station, Mickey was many great cooks our descen- grey T-shirts (Leo remarried ness and soon a grocery store chips. The family recalls eating ready for them to open the door dants shared with us, the Telma Bohrer she and her fam- remained. Russ Payment had to all of their mistakes, and there and out he ran. This made Russ food filled the room. Clayton ily was not present); the fam- make a decision in the 1960s to were a lot of them. Besides the so mad that he gave him away McGahey and his boys cooked ily of Marna Marie (Clayton) sell the store as his wife Pearl fryer, the company also fur- to a farmer who had some 400 the meat while the ladies pre- McGahey (Sault) are in yellow was going blind from sugar dia- nished bags; our guess, this did acres, but the next day Mickey pared the rest of the meals. shirts; the family of Russell betes. When they took the store not last long. returned home. So dad brought Everyone brought a dish to pass. Jr. Payment (Camille Calijuri) away from Pearl, they took away Thomas Payment told us he him to a home in St. Ignace Pearl and Russ leave behind (Sault) are in red; the family her life — she loved dealing bought Russ’s and Pearl’s ham- and they next day he ran away besides four of their children of Delores Payment, (Charles) with the public. burger grinder and he uses it yet from there. It took Mickey four — Marna, Russell Jr., Delores Hall (formerly of Muskegon, Another highpoint of their today to grind up his venison years but he returned to their and Gary — but also 35 grand- Michigan now residing in lives were Russell Jr.’s and meat. Ashmun Street home. Russ children, some 30 great-grand- Banquo, Huntington County, Gary’s basketball games, football No family member was ever was on his way to work at the children and about 20 great-great Ind.) are in green; and the fam- games and even baseball games. turned away from the home; the Soo Locks and yelled at Pearl, grandchildren. Russell Charles ily of Gary Lyle Payment (Lois Leo and daughter Marna would Payments recall many, many “Guess who’s home — Mickey!” Payment is the son of Frank and O’Brien) of Minnesota are in tie- run the store so the parents could large meals that Pearl would Mickey ran into the bedroom Zoie (Lessard) Payment and dyed shirts. go to the games. They were avid prepare for out-of-towner rela- of Russ and Gary and woke Pearl Agnes is the daughter of Russell and Pearl owned and supporters, as well as partici- tives. If you knew Russ Payment them up then ran and woke up Joseph and Ann (Bell) Leask.

Above - Gary Payment’s family

Above - Payment 2013 reunion

Submitted by Dee Hall Above, Earl Payment’s parents. Ann Bell Leask died about two years after this picture was taken; she was in her thirties. Pearl grew up speaking only Indian and learned the Indian way of life, from cooking to entertainment and working the fields. My father taught her to speak English in her teen years. You can also see her neighbors in the picture, they would go with Gramma Bell to see Joe Leask off to work or pick him up. He worked as a dredgeman. So we see why Pearl and Russ left so many great cooks, it’s in their blood. October 18, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Community Page 13 Walk for Recovery 2013 By Brenda Austin Ave., wound through the reserva- enough received t-shirts, which The annual Walk for Recovery tion and ended up at Chi Mukwa were gone by ten minutes after was held Sept. 26 to show sup- Community Recreation Center the registration process, which port for individuals and families where an indoor picnic was set began at 4 p.m. who are in recovery and to help up. Kids were invited to partici- The Walk for Recovery was make the community aware of pate in crafts and face painting sponsored by the Sault Tribe, the positive effects recovery can and speakers addressed the crowd SAMHSA, Access to Recovery, have. of over 300 people who partici- Tribal Court, Sault Tribe The walk began at St. Isaac pated in the walk. The first 196 Behavioral Health and people in Jogues Church on Marquette walkers who registered early and supportive of recovery.

Harold McLeod holding the National Recovery Month sign during the walk from St. Isaac Jogues Church through the reservation to Big Bear.

Walkers enjoying a beautiful fall day and supporting a good cause.

Bernard “Bunsie” Germain and Aaron Payment walk Malik McLeod, 10 in support of recovery. Photos by Brenda Austin

Above: Tishella Forgrave (center) walking with a few of her friends. Below: Dee Perault, her son Steve Perault and his son Waylon Pierre, 7.

Above: Anna Richmond and daughter Mackenzie Gregonus, 4. Below: Families Against Narcotics had an informational booth inside Big Bear.

Duck mom! This young man got a ride from his mom for a short distance when his legs got tired. Page 14 Community October 18, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Walk and Rock Against Bullying rally debuts Story and photos by Rick Smith Somebody once observed, “Mankind has from city hall, they began their quest. “Three become a technological giant, but remains people running around trying to get every- a moral pygmy.” Nowhere is that assertion thing all set for our big day,” said Smith. “We more evident than the instantaneous world were determined to make this event huge and, of “social media” brought by marvels in per- with the help of Sault Tribe, National Office sonal electronics. Ages-old anti-social bully- Products, Satisfied Frog, Grooves Music, All- ing found new, more intense and far reaching Star Graphics and other donations from the capabilities in intensity with social media. community, we were able to make it happen.” As mouting news reports from across the The walk portion of the rally stepped off country indicate, young people subjected to at 10 a.m. from city hall bound to course a bullying these days can be disparaged by not loop west of the town’s main traffic artery, just one person or a small group during cer- Ashmun Street, southerly adjacent to Lake tain times of the day, but can suffer antagonis- Superior State University, back east toward tic bombardment by many around the clock, downtown, then north on Ashmun to return sometimes culminating in convincing young- to city hall. “I ran up when we were leav- sters that life isn’t worth living. ing for the walk and I looked back and saw The situation is a dark spot feeding off the so many people,” said Smith. “It instantly Sault Tribe member Robyn Smith with Ted and Krystal Talentino (L-R) on the scene of brilliance of technology. brought tears to my eyes. I was unaware of the rally on the grounds of city hall after the completion of the mile-long walk by a And over the last few months in Sault how many people there were at that point, large crowd of participants through Sault Ste. Marie. Ste. Marie, Robyn Smith and her friends, but I do know people were joining us off the Ted and Krystal Talentino, exemplified the streets.” adage, “Better to light a candle than curse the After the walk, folks were able to enjoy dark.” They recently planned, coordinated complimentary live rock and roll music, pic- and launched the inaugural Walk and Rock nic fare, a bounce house and face painting for Against Bullying rally on Sept. 14 based at the youngsters, information stations by orga- city hall. “I wanted to do something about nizations involved in helping people, other bringing awareness for a long time now,” said features and socializing. Smith. “I have been seeing story after story This is just the trio’s first lit candle of about kids taking their own lives due to bully- more to come, according to Smith. “We are ing and I wanted to do something about it.” going to start a foundation here in the Sault Smith said she discussed her feelings with for anti-bullying and team up with others, the Talentinos about the apparent explosion of which is still in the works.” She said the Walk bullying in its new, more intimidating online and Rock rally will be an annual event but form and, after seeing the 2011 documentary, they have ideas for other events to take place Bully, decided it was time to team-up and throughout the year to raise more awareness take the issue to the streets. “We created Walk on bullying. “There is more to come from us, and Rock Against Bullying,” Smith noted. but our big event every year will be the Walk “We both have kids and we want to make a and Rock Against Bullying at city hall.” change for our kids and all kids.” Those interested in joining forces with Rock bands entertained everyone with tasty tunes into the evening. London Over the next three months, the trio them for events to come should contact them Gentlemen, above, led other performances by Tantrym Time, Ramwagon, Infathom and worked extremely hard in planning and via email at walknrockagainstbullying@ Chump Change. developing the rally. Starting with guidance gmail.com. Language preservation grant comes to an end,

classesThe Sault Tribe Language toDepartment continue Language mentor Doreen Peltierin helped tribal communities just completed a three-year language pres- camp participants in any way she could ervation grant from the Administration for with language learning. “I can’t imagine Native Americans (ANA). a world without this language,” she said. The grant was used to teach the Ojibwe “It’s as simple as that. The people at the language through a process of 12 immer- language camps, myself and other Natives sion camps, which were held at the Mary – our language is our soul – we need to Murray Culture Camp on Sugar Island. As learn this language and keep it for the part of their learning, seasonal themes and unborn and as a part of our culture.” crafts were incorporated into each camp. Jerry Blanchard, a learner for the past Cecil Pavlat is the tribe’s Cultural three years, said the great value of the pro- Preservation Specialist and he also oversaw gram was participants had the opportunity the ANA grant. He said, “Unfortunately, to expand themselves and learn the cus- our effort to apply for another ANA grant toms, traditions and language while build- that would have allowed the continued ing the language up for the entire group. progression of language acquisition was Seventy-two language learners partici- A grant-ending feast was held at the Niigaanagiizhik Building Sept. 19 where the efforts of not funded. Because of recent economic pated throughout the three-year grant pro- those committed to the program were recognized. “The acknowledgement feast allowed conditions and dwindling funding, we will cess and Pavlat said that from those people us to honor the efforts of the many that assisted us in our success,” said Cecil Pavlat. be unable to continue that particular part of using the language at home and talking to Seventy-two language learners participated throughout the three-year grant process. our effort to preserve our Ojibwe language. their children and grandchildren in the lan- However, we will be continuing our efforts guage, it has rippled out and affected about at the previous level and offering language 150 people within our community. classes at the different Sault Tribe commu- Susan Askwith was one of the graduates nity centers.” and has been studying the Ojibwe language A grant-ending feast was held at the through the Sault Tribe for the past four Niigaanagiizhik Building Sept. 19 where years. She has been studying the language the efforts of those committed to the pro- over the past 10 years, often she said with gram were recognized. “The acknowledge- large gaps in time between efforts. She ment feast allowed us to honor the efforts said what really kept her going through the of the many that assisted us in our suc- immersion classes were the teachers and cess,” said Pavlat. Graduation certificates friendships she developed. “I am hoping were awarded to 16 Sault Tribe members to meet other people who are studying the and they were gifted with an embroidered language so I will have someone to talk jacket and other language resources. to,” she said. “One of the biggest chal- “Although we had many hurdles, we were lenges is that there is no one to talk to. able to meet the objectives as outlined in There are no radio stations, newspapers the grant,” Pavlat said. or TV shows, magazines or books. There Those within the Language Department are a few study books and some children’s who worked on the grant are the late Orien stories. One of the glories of having a pro- Corbiere, Leonard Kimewon, Theresa gram like this is you can meet with other Graduation certificates were awarded to 16 Sault Tribe members and they were gifted with Lewis, Phyllis Kimewon and Grant people and learn and have someone to talk an embroidered jacket and other language resources. Program graduate Susan Askwith Manager Cheryl Bernier. to that you might see on the street.” (front center), said, “One of the glories of having a program like this is you can meet with Story and photos by Brenda Austin other people and learn and have someone to talk to that you might see on the street.” October 18, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Community Page 15 Munising and Newberry powwows held

Above, a young dancer at the Munising powwow. Above, right, Munising’s arena director Glen Bresset Above, head dancers, Tina and Marty Reinhardt, at the Munising pow- Below, a Newberry boy shows off his turtle shell Jr. Below, left, women’s fancy dancer and, far right, a wow. Below, one of the invited drums at the Munising powwow. pouch. traditional dancer at the Munising powwow.

Munising photos by Angela Satterlee, Newberry photos by Ed Furton

Women’s Health Fair

Above, Newberry elders conducted a bake sale. Below, women’s fancy Breast Cancer Awareness Month dancers and (bottom) men’s grass dancer at the Newberry powwow.

Tuesday October 29th Sault Tribal Health Center Auditorium 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Health Topics Breast & Cervical Health • Stress Blood Sugar • Diet & Exercise Cholesterol & Heart Disease • And More Prize drawings Please call if you have questions 632-5237 Page 16 Features October 18, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Casino patrons win two cars in a single day Lady Luck smiled on two LeRoy Stefanich from Gould The second winner says he to just “pick the winning key Ignace, Manistique, Christmas Upper Peninsula men who won City won a brand new Dodge enjoys both the St. Ignace and already.” Sure enough, he picked and Hessel. Customers must reg- brand new cars on Aug. 26 at two Challenger from Kewadin Shores Mansitique casinos and was in the winning key. The couple was ister each week at the Northern different Kewadin casinos. in St. Ignace. Both men were Manistique when Bernard won astounded. “We had just decided Rewards Club and simply earn Bernard Leckson, Garden, participating in the casino’s Keys the car earlier that day. “After to downsize to one vehicle and at least 25 base points to qualify. Mich., won a brand new Chrysler and Credits promotion. we saw Bernard win, my wife are extremely happy that now we Random drawings take place while playing at Kewadin Leckson enjoys going to the actually suggested we head to will have two!” Their only con- from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. for $75 in Manistique after playing for just casino but didn’t want to go on St. Ignace to participate in the cern was who was going to drive Kewadin credits and car keys that a short time. “I’m a lucky, lucky the day he won the car. “My Keys and Credits draws,” he said. their new Challenger home. could start a brand new car. man,” said Leckson while accept- sister made me go,” he said, and “We were in St. Ignace about 20 The Keys and Credits promo- Kewadin Casino Hessel is ing the keys to his brand new car. he’s glad she did. “Beautiful does minutes before my name was tions take place every Monday three miles from the beautiful Les Later on in the same day, happen.” drawn.” LeRoy’s wife told him at the Kewadin casinos in St. Cheneaux Islands on Lake Huron. Kewadin Travel doesn’t cage their creativity By Michelle Bouschor, “Both of the girls jump right Kewadin Public Relations into a project and work hard for If you’re ever near the KT and the other departments convention sales office, follow the they work with — that’s the type sounds of laughter, silliness and of people they are,” said Carol fun down the hall to the second Eavou, their supervisor. door on the left and meet the girls But what if you’re not a self- of Kewadin Travel (KT). motivator, like Jamie and Annette, Annette Sheber, Kewadin and really want to see a change employee since 2009, and in your office setting? Or, don’t Jamie Parr, Kewadin employee think a “happy” attitude will since 2011, are the two of the improve your work area? Not an staff members of this inspiring excuse, said Annette and Jamie. department. Together with Both Annette and Jamie are open six motorcoach drivers, they to change, work as a team and promote, organize, and sell the take it upon themselves to make KT motorcoach business and they their work environment better. have a great time doing it. “Everyone can have the same What is Kewadin Travel, you attitude as us, and have fun at ask? Well, KT is a part of the work. It’s something inside that casino that uses Kewadin Casino everyone has. It’s a choice — we motorcoaches to bring customers choose to come to work happy from across the state to the and that rubs off on the people casino and area attractions. The around us,” said Annette. It’s motorcoach tours are planned, important to find a fit for you in organized, booked and handled your job and find the positive in by Annette and Jamie. The the job you have, she explained. department has six drivers, Joe Jamie feels that happiness is Asselin, Walt Dansingburg, Steve contagious. “People come into Morris, Joe Przedwojewski, Ted our office to see what is going Cearlock and Lucjan Lipnicki. on because they hear us laughing And, Robert Henderson and his and we’re just doing our job but team from Motorpool keep the having fun while doing it.” fleet of five motorcoaches on the “At the end of the day, we all road. have to do things that we don’t KT is having a great year with like to do, but it’s how we handle revenues exceeding last year’s it that makes a difference. It’s all by nearly $75,000. The gaming about how you take on life,” said numbers from the passengers on Annette. “It also helps to have a Above, left to right, Kewadin Travel staff Steve Morris, motorcoach driver; Jami Parr and Annette Sheber, the KT tours surpasses last year’s positive mantra to say to yourself operation sales managers; and Joe Przedwojewski, motorcoach driver, are four of the six members of the by $22,500 for the first half of ‘I choose to be happy today.’” 2013. The group is offering a No matter how good your Kewadin Travel team. Together they work to sell, promote, organize (and drive) the casino’s mortorcoach new “Kewadin Country Tour” day is going or how happy a business and have a great time doing it. Missing from the picture are motorcoach drivers Joe Asselin, Walt which is proving to be a hit with person you are, some days are Dansingburg, Ted Cearlock and Louie Lipnicki. customers. The tours incorporate just plain bad. What then? What area stops at Tahquamenon Falls, happens when your day goes from the Soo Locks, area lighthouses, fabulous to disastrous? “Well, you Mackinac Island and other listen, take care of your customers attractions that can only be found and take the time to brush it off, in Kewadin Country. literally, brush off your shoulders, A big reason for the increase take a walk and try again,” said and new tours for KT is the staff. Annette. It is well documented that in the Much of what Jamie and business world, happy employees Annette experience is because equal happy customers, and that’s their manager has an open mind not just good for business, it’s to variety and allowed them to good for personal wellbeing, too. change their routine, as long as (Honestly, just Google it!) I’d say the same outcome is achieved. KT hit the nail right on the head. “Our manager is open to our “We have fun at work,“ said thoughts, uses our ideas and lets Jamie. “If there is a task neither us go with some of our crazy of us wants to do, we play ‘rock- concepts that may work and may paper-scissors’ and fight for it! not,” said Jamie. “Either way, If the customers are happy, and it makes you feel important and you’re happy, your day will be valued.” fun. And that’s what we do.” At the end of the day, the Annette added, “Really, it’s my Kewadin Travel team is an responsibility to make the most of outstanding example of how a my day. It’s a choice I make when little happiness, a positive attitude I come to work. If I feel like I’m and a good choice can make having a bad day, I try new things you have a better, positive more and literally ‘shake it off.’” productive work environment. The girls feed off of each “You have to let go of past other – which happens with most expectations and be appreciative attitudes. Laughter, sadness, of what you have,” said Annette. anger, unhappiness are contagious “Quit focusing on what was and Above, left to right, motorcoach drivers Joe Asselin and Walt Dansingburg stand by one of their motorcoach- too. They’re on the same page, focus on what could be.” es which, at the time of the photo, was gearing up for a trip to Detroit to pick up casino patrons. Missing trust each other and believe Creativity is not caged in from the picture are motorcoach drivers Steve Morris, Joe Przedwojewski, Ted Cearlock and Louie Lipnicki something good will happen. Kewadin Travel. and operation sales managers Jami Parr and Annette Sheber. October 18, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Health News Page 17 How health care reform can help you and your family The historic health reform law ing. According to Families USA’s easily compare prices and ben- coverage. insured members will allow the known as the Affordable Care Act Minority Health Initiatives (Sept, efits. To ensure that health insur- Through the expansion of tribe to improve all health care moves our nation toward a health 2012), health reform will expand ance is affordable, the law will the state Medicaid program or services but, most important of care system that covers many coverage to American Indians for provide refundable tax credits through state health exchanges, all, would help to ensure that all more people. The benefits and health care services by doing the to offset a portion of the cost of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Native American families are able protections the new law provides following: health insurance premiums. Chippewa Indian’s Health to live healthy and productive are critical to promoting health Expanding Medicaid — Under These historic coverage expan- Division staff are now prepared lives. equity among communities of the new law, Medicaid cover- sions should have a significant to assist members to sign up for Members of the Sault Ste. color. As the law moves toward age will be expanded to cover impact on American Indians and health insurance coverage. Even Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians eliminating disparities, many children and adults with incomes Alaska Natives with low or mod- though members of federally and other federally recognized American Indians and Alaska up to 133 percent of the federal erate incomes. In addition, the recognized tribes are exempt tribes are encouraged to call the Natives stand to gain from its poverty level — roughly $15, 856 new law offers critical protections from participating in the health tribal health center nearest to you health reform provisions. for an individual and, for a family to all individuals by eliminating care law, more insured members or check out the tribe’s website The new health reform law of three, $26,951. Over 277,800 discrimination due to pre-exist- means more resources would at www.saulttribe.com for more will significantly expand access non-elderly American Indians ing health conditions. According become available to provide information or assistance. In Sault to affordable health coverage, and Alaska Natives across the to a recent report by Families health care services. This also Ste. Marie, call the tribal health which is especially important for nation will be newly eligible for USA, more that one quarter of means that more services could center at 632-5200; in Hessel, call all members of federally recog- Medicaid. This Medicaid expan- Native Americans (25.9 percent) become available at the tribal 484-2727; St. Igance, 643-8689; nized tribes. Nationwide, over 29 sion, which will go into effect in have a condition (such as cancer health centers and, if needed, for Newberry, 293-8181; Manistique, percent of Native Americans were 2014, will provide coverage to or obesity) that, without health specialty care outside of the tribal 341-8469; Munising, 387-4721; found to be uninsured. Depending many tribal members who would reform, could lead to a denial of health care delivery system. More Escanaba, 786-2636. on where members of the Sault otherwise go without quality, Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa affordable health coverage, par- Indians live, recent data has ticularly adults without dependent Sweetgrass Farm helps promotion of shown that as many as 50-60 per- children. cent are uninsured. Even though Creating new marketplaces good health in Sault Ste. Marie area Sault Tribe members are able — for individuals who do not By Justin Miller eat all that food, so why not give Traditions (ROOT). “The grant’s to access the tribe’s health care quality for Medicaid, the new law Heaping piles of vegetables it away.” goal is to use local and traditional delivery system across the Upper will expand coverage through the free to all — carrots, squash, This season marks the second foods, in addition to exercise and Peninsula at no cost, there are creation of state health exchang- green beans and beets — stacked year Sweetgrass Farm donated social support to reduce obesity many services not available due es. Beginning in October of 2013, atop drooping tables in front produce to the community. and diabetes,” said Watson. to a lack of or a reduction in fed- these exchanges will allow indi- of Sault Tribe Health Center. If Connie Watson of the Traditional ROOT currently organizes nine eral Indian Health Service fund- viduals to shop for insurance and you were lucky enough to grab Foods Grant welcomed this year’s community gardens across the a handful of these goodies dur- produce and capitalized by round- tribe’s service-area while hold- ing the week of Sept. 17 before ing up volunteers to help pick. ing a variety of workshops on Optical services now it all disappeared, you may have The volunteers included Marlene subjects ranging from cooking, wondered, where did all this Porcaro, USDA nutrition aide; canning and food preservation produce come from? From just Sharon Porcaro, Shiloh Willet and methods. The future looks to sup- available to all veterans down Shunk Road at Sweetgrass Justin Miller, AmeriCorps VISTA port more of these efforts. Farm where on any given day one Elders Services. The program currently spon- in the Manistique area will find its caretaker out weed- Some produce went into Elders sors about 40 cooking and pres- ing, fencing off apple trees or Services meals, the rest simply ervation classes a year. Recent harvesting from a bountiful gar- a gift to all. Mainly, the hope workshops were scheduled for den, Nancy Griffin, a proud Sault for giving produce away is to Hessel on Oct. 10, Munising on Tribe member who simply felt inspire healthful eating and cook- Oct. 17 and in Sault Ste. Marie on like giving. ing options while trying to invest Oct. 18 and 25. “The story is more about my individuals in the community by For more information on proj- family than me,” said Griffin. participating in local growing and ects concerning these workshops, Griffin is one of eight children harvests. local gardening, food systems, born to Helen Barbara Madigan. Watson currently manages a ROOT, or to find out how you “[Sweetgrass Farm] is a family Traditional Food Grant called can get involved, call Connie home, a peaceful place. We can’t Returning to Our Original Watson at (906) 632-5211.

Krysta Hinman OD, chief optometrist at Sault Tribal Health and Human Services; Bonnie Culfa RN MSN, health director, Sault Tribal Health and Human Services; Mike Johnson, veteran, Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Health Board member; Marlene Glaesmann RN MPA, Rural Health Program manager, Sault Tribal Health and Human Services; Michael Klarich, non-Native veteran; Shelly Baker OD, staff optom- etrist, Manistique Tribal Health Center; Jen Sitkoski, data entry clerk, Manistique Tribal Health Center. The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of records that are pertinent to the Photos by Justin Miller Chippewa Indians Tribal health patient’s eye care and treatment. Nancy Griffin, Sweetgrass Farm caretaker, and her Shiloh Willet, Marlene Porcaro and Sharon Porcaro and human services are pleased Afterwards, appointments can be Pouchie on tractor duty at her family farm. on harvest duty at the family farm. to announce the availability of made by calling the Manistique optical services to non-Native Optical Department at (906) 341- veterans in the Manistique area. 9501. Appointments are available Concerns over well water? Free Veterans enrolled in VA health on Tuesdays and Thursdays from care and in need of optical ser- 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. vices will now have the choice All of this has been made testing in Kinross/Kincheloe areas to receive non-VA care in the possible by a dedicated group By Brooke Hunt ing my education. Now that I with more information, better Manistique area including the of individuals from both the VA LSSU student am starting my senior research decisions can be made about the Manistique Tribal Health Center and tribe’s health services who We are lucky to live right next project, I find myself interested in future. in lieu of traveling to the VA never gave up. A special thank to one of the largest freshwater focusing on something we are all The focus of my study will medical center in Iron Mountain. you goes out to the following systems in the world. We not only concerned about — water, plain be volatile organic compounds This should prove to be benefi- individuals: Bonnie Culfa, direc- use the Great Lakes as a source and simple. (VOCs), which have been known cial in access to care for those tor of Sault Tribal health ser- of recreation and transportation, Another of my interests is how to cause cancer and genetic muta- non-Native veterans who previ- vices; Marlene Glaesmann, Rural but it also supplies the water we drilling for natural gas will affect tions. I will be offering free test- ously traveled many hours, often Health Program manager; Krysta drink every day. the water quality. How would ing for VOCs as well as heavy in poor winter weather condi- Hinman, chief optometrist; I am conducting a water qual- anyone know if a natural gas metals. If you live in the Kinross tions, to receive treatment. Shelly Baker, staff optometrist; ity study of well water in the company has affected the water, or Kincheloe areas and are inter- Veterans will need a referral Jen Sitkoski, data entry clerk; Kinross and Kincheloe area and if no one checked first? Methane ested in participating in my free from their VA provider, receiving Mike Johnson, veteran, Sault Ste. would be happy to test residents’ gas isn’t as closely monitored as study or know of anyone who a letter and Form 7079 from the Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians well water free of charge. As a lead or E. coli, yet it can be just might be interested, please email VA stating what is authorized to Health Board member; and Larry student at Lake Superior State as dangerous. Since this issue me at [email protected] by Oct. 31. be done. A release of informa- Heers, health system special- University, I have always been wasn’t such a problem in the I will be sampling until the first tion form will also be included so ist of the Oscar G. Johnson VA interested in giving back to the past, many residential water wells week of December and results that the Manistique Tribal Health Medical Center. community where I’m receiv- have not been tested. However, will be open to any participants. Center can request medical Page 18 Natural Resources October 18, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Lamprey reducing lake whitefish population By Brenda Austin some biologists have become Sea lamprey are changing desensitized to its importance. their diets and having an impact “We disagree once in a while on fisheries in the Great Lakes with other biologists that often – most notably Lake Huron. Or have a more purist view, such as as biologists from the Inter-tribal their belief that the Great Lakes Fisheries Program (ITFAP) would and its tributaries should be say – they are seeing a shift in sea totally reconnected by remov- lamprey predation from lake trout ing dams and barriers. While to whitefish – and as a conse- this view is correct under normal quence there are fewer whitefish circumstances, the Great Lakes to be caught. have been invaded by so many Lake trout is a preferred food non-native species, including sea for the lamprey - it’s a big target, lamprey, that removing dams and has thin scales and lots of oils. barriers in streams would open ITFAP Director Tom Gorenflo up hundreds of miles of spawn- and Fisheries Assessment ing habitat for lampreys and other Biologist Mark Ebener say that invasive species. sea lamprey have shifted their Ebener said, “We spend lots predation as a consequence of of money now to control sea a rapidly changing ecosystem lamprey and those programs are along with effort to rehabilitate only semi-effective. Can you lake trout – a native species in imagine what would happen if all the great Lakes. “The goals of of a sudden there were 20 more all of the agencies is to restore tributaries available for them to the Great Lakes to something spawn? Control efforts would be like they were – with abundant a lot less cost effective and the populations of natural reproduc- impact on fish that are important ing fish that are native to the to the tribal fishery would be Great Lakes basin,” Ebener said. Close up of sea lamprey wounds (Petromyzon marinus) on a Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawyts- much greater, if not uncontrol- “Governments have improved cha), St. Mary’s River — North Channel, Garden River First Nation. lable.” water quality, removed barriers Gorenflo explained that the the fish and determine a mortality mercial zone under the consent after more than 50 years of trying best example of the barrier from tributaries, improved fish rate. In that process if we see a decree and whitefish in that area to control the sea lamprey popula- habitat, and stocked fish - and removal problem is the increase lamprey wound on a fish it gets are managed by CORA. tions, Ebener said, “there are still in sea lamprey in northern ironically in that process agencies recorded.” So why have lamprey gone more lampreys in northern Lake Lake Michigan resulting from have created a fish community in Ebener said he just finished from attacking mostly lake Huron then there are in all the the “holes” in the Manistique the Great Lakes basin that benefit the process of estimating white- trout in Northern Lake Huron to other five Great Lakes combined. River dam. Sea lamprey have sea lamprey. fish abundance in northern Lake attacking whitefish? According We stock equal numbers of been able to bypass this dam “By restoring habitat and Huron. “In the model used for to the biologists, one reason for Marquette strain, Lake Superior and gain access to hundreds of native fish communities that are developing whitefish quotas we this switch in prey is that lake strain and Seneca strain lake trout miles of spawning habitat in the good for sea lamprey, agencies estimate sea lamprey predation trout and sea lamprey do not in the Drummond Island Refuge Manistique River system. The have made it much more dif- and include it in the model. We overlap during the year as often in northern Lake Huron and go river is putting out thousands ficult to control sea lamprey. In estimate the size of the whitefish as in previous years. And that has back in the fall to survey lake of lamprey every year that are several areas, current fish com- population, and then project what happened because back in the trout populations and it’s almost now going into Lake Michigan. munities have lots of big fish and can be safely harvested from that 80s, Great Lakes biologists real- all Seneca strain fish. Most of Gorenflo noted that the Great sea lampreys love big fish. Clean population. This is a process we ized that lake trout in the Finger the Marquette and Lake Superior Lakes Fishery Commission and tributaries are beneficial for larval must conduct annually under Lakes of upstate New York strains have been killed by sea the Corps of Engineers have sea lamprey, as they need lots the terms of the 2000 Consent seemed to coexist with lamprey lamprey by the time they are old begun work to build a structure of clean running water, a hard Decree,” he said. more effectively. So they began enough to spawn.” to prevent sea lamprey from substrate to spawn on, and soft However, he realized a change stocking Lake Ontario with the Ebener believes the best thing entering the Manistique River by sediment for larvae to live in – all needed to be made in the way Seneca strain of lake trout from the agencies can do to control 2014. high quality, and desirable condi- he was estimating sea lamprey the Finger Lakes to diversify the the lamprey problem is to focus There are some biologists, tions,” he said. induced mortality. “It appears fish stock, and discovered when their chemical control efforts on according to Ebener, who believe Agreeing with Ebener, at this time that I was overesti- they started doing surveys that the larger tributaries, rather than that through time sea lamprey Gorenflo said, “Sea lamprey mating it,” he said. “Using the they weren’t catching Seneca the small streams. “Nearly all of will become a regular part of the continue to have a great impact old methodology for estimating strain trout as small fish. Ebener the lamprey that are in the Great Great Lakes fish communities on Great Lakes fish communi- sea lamprey induced mortality, said that what has happened is the Lakes are ones that were not and become benign. “We haven’t ties and the tribal fishery and the whitefish quota for northern Seneca strain of lake trout don’t killed during chemical treatments seen that yet,” he said. in recent years specifically on Lake Huron for 2014 would have overlap and occupy the same of the streams,” he said. “There Gorenflo added, “Sea lam- whitefish in northern lake Huron. been only 2,500 pounds. When I space as sea lamprey when they are enough larvae left over after prey remain a primary source of The sea lamprey control program changed the way I estimate sea are small and because of that, the treatments in these bigger mortality on fish species that are is like running on a treadmill, lamprey induced mortality, it the lamprey began to target other tributaries to produce an estimat- important to the tribal fishery, and it’s working hard but not mak- reduced mortality on the largest species such as whitefish and her- ed 150,000 adult lamprey in Lake as such, they are a major compet- ing consistent progress, despite fish from about 75 percent down ring. Huron, which in turn kill millions itor with tribal fishers. If sea lam- a large budget (over $20 million to about 30 percent. As a conse- Another reason for the switch of pounds of fish.” prey control efforts were to stop annually) and chemicals that have quence, the quota for 2014 will from lake trout to other species is Gorenflo said he is concerned tomorrow, we believe our fishery been put in the lakes. We need to likely increase dramatically. the high numbers of sea lamprey that since lamprey control has would be rendered insignificant keep the control program going, Sea lampreys prefer to attack in northern Lake Huron. Even been ongoing for half a century, in a few short years.” the U.S. federal government and the larger whitefish and there is Canada need to maintain adequate a lot of evidence, according to funding levels,” he said. Ebener, that whitefish don’t sur- One of the primary ways of vive an attack very well. Northern MSU Extension plans for future evaluating the effectiveness of Lake Huron doesn’t have a lot of lamprey control is to monitor surface area, so there is a large their impact on lake trout, which concentration of lampreys in a of Michigan agriculture State University are touring Nov. the state to get 4-5input Doug Buhler, director of MSU the biologists measure through very small area. AgBioResearch; Tom Coon, wounds on the trout. The Great “The estimate of sea lamprey continues its mission to develop from Michigan residents as they director of MSU Extension; and Lakes Fisheries Commission, predation on whitefish has a innovative, fresh new approaches plan for the future of agriculture Kelly Millenbah, associate dean which has oversight of the sea major impact on the whitefish toward growing Michigan’s food, and natural resources at Michigan for academic and student affairs lamprey control program, also quota. Basically, sea lampreys get agriculture and natural resource State University. for the CANR. samples the bottoms of streams their share of the quota first - they industries. They want to hear from Nov. 4, 4-6 p.m.: Ramada Inn including the St. Marys River, get it regardless of whether tribal Respecting the environment, you. Join us to share your - Peninsula East Room, 412 W. to get estimates of larval lam- fishermen fish or not – and tribal training young people for success, thoughts about how the College Washington Street in Marquette. prey and where hot spots may fishers get what’s left after lam- keeping Michigan healthy and of Agriculture and Natural Nov. 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Anchor be. Gorenflo said, “We take fish prey predation,” he said. helping communities thrive are Resources, MSU Extension and Room, LSSU Cisler Center, 650 samples throughout the year The Chippewa Ottawa just some of the ways MSU plays AgBioResearch can continue to to evaluate the status of fish W. Easterday Avenue in Sault Ste. Resource Authority, or CORA, a critical role in the fabric of your move Michigan forward through populations in the treaty waters. Marie. sets the harvest limits for white- busy life. research, education and outreach. Sometimes we go on the boats Light refreshments will be fish for the tribal fisheries in Leaders from the College This is your opportunity to for the samples or we can meet served. Registration is requested zones where there is no State hear from and talk to Fred Poston, the fishermen on shore and weigh of Agriculture and Natural but not required. To register, commercial fishing. Northern dean of the College of Agriculture and measure the fish. We also Resources (CANR), MSU visit http://events.anr.msu.edu/ Lake Huron is a tribal com- and Natural Resources at MSU; take scale samples so we can age Extension and AgBioResearch WhatsNowWhatsNext. October 18, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Natural Resources Page 19 Sault Tribe’s mentoring program for young hunters Last year, the tribe’s Inland example. The Youth Mentoring trapping, fishing or gathering and age deal for those aged 9 and ing, fishing, trapping and gather- Conservation Committee devel- Program allows tribal families take part in the program. A men- under. It allows youth to hunt ing are welcome. Mentors and oped a youth mentoring program to pass on hunting, fishing, trap- tor aged 21 and over is chosen small game, turkey and deer, trap youth may review the attached so that children aged 9 and under ping and gathering knowledge in who, if not the parent, must sign furbearers, fish all species and lesson, Giving in Return for could obtain a license to be the legal framework of the Sault a form along with the child’s gather under Sault Tribe regula- What We Receive shared by the mentored in the field by a hunter Tribe Conservation Code. The parent or legal guardian acknowl- tions. Sault Ste. Marie Tribe Cultural 21 or older, who would use a greatest goal of the program is to edging the responsibilities of par- Mentors must be 21 or older Division. Mentors are encour- mentoring license. The tribal assist members in teaching our ticipating in the program. Each and possess licenses for the activ- aged to teach the youth to always board approved the program last youth the importance of protect- youth will receive a license, tag ities in which they wish to men- respect the land, animals, plants January. ing and respecting our natural for each harvest opportunity that tor. The main goal of the program and other beings while hunting, As part of our Anishinaabeg resources. they will pursue and a harvest is to pass on our Anishinaabek trapping, fishing and gathering. culture, we pass our traditional Parents may decide when a report. culture to our youth. Teachings Contact Sault Tribe Law knowledge and beliefs along to child aged 9 or under is ready The youth license is a pack- on the spiritual aspects of hunt- Enforcement at 635-6065. our youth teaching by way of for the responsibility of hunting, REVIEW: All about Sault Tribe licenses — Inland hunting and fishing, Great Lakes subsistence and gill netting, and Great Lakes commercial fishing From STLE to arriving or mailing your appli- report. Once you decide you Sault Tribe Law Enforcement cation if you have any questions want to fish again, all you have (STLE) is the entity that issues regarding any of the required to do is contact our office and all treaty-regulated hunting and documents for processing your your license will be returned to fishing licenses. The time for licensing application. STLE can you and activated once again in renewal of Great Lakes fishing be reached at (906) 635-6065, the system. licenses is upon us and the Inland and Inland Fish and Wildlife Great Lakes Commercial Hunting and Fishing licenses Department (IFWD) at (906) Fishing Licenses (Jan. 1 – Dec. will require renewal in the near 632-6132 specifically for Inland 31): Chapter 20 of tribal law/ future. Please see the applicable licensing harvest report questions. code regulates these licenses. section below to find out more Great Lakes Subsistence/Gill All commercial fishermen about what is required to obtain Net Licenses (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31): are required to contact Kasey any of these licenses, includ- Chapter 20 of tribal law/code reg- Povey at STLE to schedule an ing which set of rules regulates ulates these licenses. All subsis- appointment when applying for which type of license. tence and gill net fishing licenses this license. Because there are Regardless of the type of expire Dec. 31 each year. STLE more steps involved in process- license you are requesting, there begins issuing the upcoming ing these particular licenses, are several requirements that year’s licenses in mid-December. the appointment requirement is apply across the board: mem- Great Lakes Subsistence licenses strictly enforced. It is recom- bers must provide a current are free of charge; however, if mended that you call to confirm copy of their tribal card (cannot you are applying for a gill net your appointment prior to arriv- be expired); all fees must be license in addition to the subsis- ing as well. Povey needs the time paid by check or money order tence, and you are between the to ensure that once you arrive only (STLE does not accept ages of 17 and 54, please be sure at STLE, she can process you cash, credit, or debit); reporting you have a $20 check or money through quickly. Various fees requirements must be met; and an order. apply, depending on the type you application is required for each Tribal members are not are requesting. When calling licensing season. required to have a subsistence Povey for an appointment, please All requirements are published license to fish on the Great indicate what type of license on each licensing application for Lakes; you can fish with just you are requesting and she will convenience. your tribal enrollment card (can- let you know what the cost is. Henry James Grondin and his 2013 bear. Watch for more Grondin fare STLE strongly encourages not be expired) as long as you Again, you must pay in the form next month — and send in your hall of fame photos too! members to contact STLE prior follow state rules and regula- of a check or money order only. tions. Inland Hunting and Fishing By applying for and accepting Licenses (April 1 – March 31): Environmental Youth Corps seeks teens the Great Lakes subsistence and Chapter 21 of tribal law/code By Brenda Austin and care for a garden. Guest speakers are being gill net licenses, you are agree- regulates these licenses. All If you are a high school stu- In addition to helping the recruited to address the group ing to comply with the mandated members between the ages of 17 dent in grades 9-12 who likes environment, students will gain and a mock trial based on envi- monthly catch report submission, and 59 must pay a $15 fee in the to engage in outdoor activities, volunteering experience, hone ronmental concerns is being due by the 10th of each month. form of a check or money order. participate in mock debates and their leadership and communica- planned. Youth who attend most This report is required whether All tribal members born after travel, then you should con- tion skills and learn about con- of the meetings will be eligible you go fishing, and whether you 1960 who are new applicants sider joining the Sault Tribe servation, natural resources, hab- to go on the trips and will also catch anything. If you do not go must provide a proof of hunter Environmental Youth Corps. itats and pollution while being receive letters of recommenda- fishing, just write “did not fish” safety in order to obtain the hunt- The group plans on meeting treated to free food – including tion for college or their resumes. on the report. If you did not ing portion of the license, but are each Wednesday after school in pizza and popcorn. Participation in the group catch anything, just write “no able to obtain just the fishing and the Sault High Native American Brownfield coordinator could also lead to an internship catch.” Each license issued has gathering portion without hunter room, all students are invited to A.J. Mclarahmore and pub- with the tribe’s Environmental a specific ST number assigned; safety. attend – you do not have to be a lic involvement/records clerk Department. this number typically stays with This license has an annual tribal member to join. Students Amanda Peters are heading the Interested students can sign members throughout their life- Harvest Report requirement that will participate in activities such group. Campus tours to MSU, up in the High School’s office time, and should be included on is due by February 1 each year as tree planting, movie nights LSSU, CMU and the U-M are or by calling the Sault Tribe the monthly catch report every with any catch or kill up to that and invasive species clean up. in the works and local field trips Environmental Department at time so STLE can ensure proper date. This report is also required The group may also participate are being planned. These events (906) 632-5575 or by emailing: submittal credit is given. whether you go hunting or fish- in community cleanups in Sault will be funded through efforts [email protected]. If you do not have access to ing and whether you catch or area parks and possibly plant such as bake and craft sales. your license/ST number at the kill anything while hunting or time of report completion, please fishing. We cannot process any just put your birthdate. current year applications with- Sault hunter safety class set for Oct. 23-24 When you obtain one or both out your harvest report for the Sault Tribe Law Enforcement and older may attend the class. Enforceent is working on sched- of these licenses, if at any point prior year. Harvest reports are sponsors a hunter’s safety class Those who will be 10 years old uling a hunter’s safety class for through the year you know you available online, at STLE, or by in Sault Ste. Marie on Oct. 23- by Dec. 31, 2013, may attend the western end of tribe’s service will not be engaging in fishing contacting the IFWD. If you sub- 24, from 4:30 - 9:30 p.m., at the with a parent or guardian pres- area in the near future. More activity for longer than a few mit your harvest report online, old American Cafe quarters at ent. Youth are required to bring information will be provided months, you can turn in your you will need to contact IFWD 531 Ashmun Street. Parents or a number 2 pencil and dinner once it is confirmed. license(s) with a current catch to verify they have received it. guardians must call Sault Tribe for both days. Only 20 spots If you have any questions, report and request that we inac- STLE issues the licenses, IFWD Law Enforcement at 635-6065 to available and registration is first please call the aforementioned tivate you in the licensing and receives harvest reports and pro- make reservations. come, first served. phone number. reporting system. This eliminates vides STLE with the verification Youngsters 10 years of age Please note Sault Tribe Law Thank you. having to submit a monthly catch that members did submit one. Page 20 Health October 18, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Nashville wellness coach advocates holistic living By Brenda Austin ness. It is practiced for one hour, FlorAlive’s healing flower Alicia Kathleen Gervais is a lying down with eyes closed, essences in Nashville (www. young, traveling entrepreneur breathing in and out through the FlorAlive.com). She attended Dr. who playfully takes her work mouth. The breath is circular Davis’ first ever Flower Essence with her wherever she goes. She meaning that there is no pause Training in August where she was is a holistic wellness coach utiliz- between the inhale and exhale. taught how to practice applied ing her training in breathwork, “It is important to remember kinesiology and muscle testing. life coaching, hula-hoop dance that our organs run completely on These methods are used to test education, circle facilitation and oxygen. When we breathe better, clients for which healing flowers healing flower essences. our whole life is better,” she said. their body wants. Graduating from Sault Area “Breathing this way for an hour “The healing flower fre- High School in 2006, Gervais floods the body with fresh new quencies are here to transmute attended LSSU for a short time oxygen and makes us feel more negative, limiting, subconscious before transferring to NMU. alive, people even look younger beliefs into positive ones. It’s a Then, in 2011 she moved to afterward! It is an incredible huge consciousness shifter. The Nashville, Tenn. detox. Seventy percent of the healing flowers come from all She has spent the last year and toxins in our body exit through over the world, some even native a half taking holistic trainings and the breath - that’s more than to Michigan, like Jack in the said it wasn’t until August that sweat, mucous, and elimination Pulpit. Their healing properties she began putting all her training combined. Not only is it a physi- are extracted into pure spring and skills together to offer these cal detox, but also emotionally, water and preserved with a small services to the public. spiritually, and mentally cleansing amount of alcohol. They come in “I love to share these tools as well. People tend to feel a deep a vile and you simply drop them with whoever is open to receive sense of clarity, unity, and peace in your water to drink throughout them because they have helped Photo by Brenda Austin as a result of breathing in this the day over the course of two me tremendously,” she said. “The Sault Tribe member Alicia Gervais is a wellness coach certified in a way,” said Gervais. weeks to a month,” Gervais said. funny thing is that my passion number of trainings and skills she offers to others. Utilizing her circle facilita- Above all else, she said for hula-hoop dancing has led to into my dance.” ent moment rather than the past. tor training by bringing people she is glad to weave her skills all of this. It’s like a cosmic joke After a while people began I focus on where you are now together in groups, she said, together in a way that honors her that a plastic circle has opened approaching her, asking her if she and where you want to be. Life “There is a profound healing Anishinaabe roots by bringing up this beautiful world of infi- taught classes. Gervais said that coaching is a designed alliance that happens when people come people together in a sacred circle. nite potential. What an amazing since the demand was evident, that continually gives the power together in circle to hear each She finds herself blessed to be confirmation to be able to make she made herself available to back to the client. My job is to other and be heard. I like to bring doing what she loves while feed- doing what you love a priority,” offer hula-hoop dance instruction. ask poignant questions and help people together in circle to share, ing her travelling spirit. said Gervais. Gervais is a certified holistic clients discover their personal connect, and hear one another’s “I am deeply grateful for the Four years ago she became life coach through Radiant Health best and offer support through the stories, observing the common many teachers in my life who mesmerized after watching a Institute and said that typically transformation process,” she said. thread that runs through us all. offer their wise counsel, my sup- hula-hoop dance performer. Since people seek out life coaching Gervais is also a trained I ask stirring questions that get portive family and friends — chi then she made it her mission to because they are ready to make a breathworker through Clarity people thinking in new ways. miigwech!” she said. master this beautiful movement change in their lives. Breathwork in California and the I also encourage forgiveness Gervais intends to offer classes art form. She said she became “Life coaching is an incredible Nashville School of Breathwork. practices, movement and dance. the next time she comes home for obsessed with it and was hula- process that can ignite personal The style of breathing that she Finally, I gently guide the group a visit to the Sault. hooping every day. transformation through forming a facilitates is ancient, connected, through an hour of circular, con- To learn more, visit her web- “Dancing is the best, it’s one powerful alliance between coach circular breathing. It has been nected breathing.” site at http://theholisticvisionary. of my favorite things to do, where and client. It’s a profession that is used in cultures around the world She is also a student of Dr. com or send email to her at I feel most alive. The hula hoop different than counseling or thera- for thousands of years to heal and Brent Davis, a holistic doc- [email protected]. is a lovely prop to incorporate py because it focuses on the pres- attain higher states of conscious- tor, herbalist, and creator of 2013 “Let’s Get Moving” winners announced By Heather Hemming sored the Manistique, Munising, by logging physical activity (min- and helpful wellness tips for the ers’ market. Team Manistique and Team St. Ignace and Sault Ste. Marie utes, miles or pedometer steps) duration of the challenge. Communities meeting the Nahma took first place in the communities, while the Sault and consuming servings of fruits, Team Manistique averaged a participant requirements for the 2013 U.P. Let’s Get Moving Tribe Community Transformation vegetables and water. Wellness total of 435.13 wellness points challenge will receive $2,000 Community Challenge. The Grant Project sponsored Nahma, points were also earned for days per participant and Team Nahma in funding that must be used to annual challenge encourages Newberry, Cedarville, Marquette of staying tobacco-free and averaged a total of 364.32 well- enhance local physical activity community members to be more and Kinross for the challenge this for shopping at the local farm- ness points per participant. or healthful eating opportunities. physically active and to focus on year. ers’ markets for fresh produce. Wellness points, physical activity, The funding must be used for healthful living. From June 1 through July 26, Participants received weekly servings of fruits and vegetables, sustainable changes in the envi- The Sault Tribe Strategic community members earned well- email updates of team standings, servings of water, tobacco use ronment, such as the purchase of Alliance for Health Project spon- ness points for their communities community events and activities and shopping at the local farm- bicycles and helmets for free bike ers’ market were calculated as use programs, community gar- average per participant for each dens, enhancements to farmers’ community. For 56 days, a total markets, fitness equipment for Tribe observes Diabetes Day of 391 active participants from walking paths, bike route signs or the nine communities logged an infrastructure improvements for average (per participant) of 692 biking and walking paths. miles, 13,494 minutes of physi- Communities interested in par- with traditional emphasis cal activity, 307,205 pedometer ticipating in the annual Let’s Get steps, 1,070 servings of fruits Moving Community Challenge and vegetables, 1,486 servings should watch for challenge of water, 226 tobacco-free, and updates and announcements at 15.23 shopped at the local farm- www.UP4health.org.

Photo by Rick Smith taff from a few Sault Tribe programs hosted Diabetes Day: The STraditional Way in the auditorium of the clinic in Sault Ste. Marie on Sept. 20. The event featured information and presentations regarding traditional medicine, nutrition, diabetes management and traditional foods preparation. Attendees were treated to snacks, dem- onstrations, prize drawings and blood glucose screening. Putting on the event were, from left, Harland Downwind, presenter; Julie Trestail, registered dietician; Tony Abramson Jr., traditional practicioner assis- tant; Peggy Hemmenway, presenter; Bridget Beatty, diabetes case manager; Stacy Storey, registered diatician; Mary Bunker, registered dietician; Sarah Willey, Diabetes Program manager; Kristy Hill, regis- tered dietician; and Connie Watson, health educator for the Traditional Foods Program, who gave presentations on food preparation. October 18, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Representatives’ Reports Page 21 Page 22 Representatives’ Reports October 18, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Catching up and counting our many blessings thing happened that day when an This is a one-time award, next As a board member, I think we been put into trust; this is a big eagle few over our powwow set- year someone else will be chosen. have good people. We all have tax savings for the tribe. ting. What a great spiritual sign. Then we had the Noah Leask different opinions but that is okay. 3. I have worked on the third This month, do not forget to awards, one of which was award- It is just like writing unit reports, floor of the tribal center. This get your flu shots. ed to our own Dorothy Karr, who I feel if I write one, fine, some will be finalized at the end of Sincerely, is majoring in radiology. (Good months they are long and some September and will be up and Joan Carr Anderson job, Dorothy.) We are very proud months they are short but that is running soon. Unit V Director of all who received any of these me. Maybe I did not get one in 4. I have also been working September 2013 Joan Carr awards. on time, so I will catch up in the on getting a medical office in Anderson So moving on, as directors we next month. This is where I wish Marquette, just waiting for the Here it is August and how the all have busy schedules, but it there were two reps in my unit, go. summer flew by. Some of our seems some members do not see although Denise and Darcy do 5. We also got money for members are getting their chil- the good we do. I would like to a great job helping. I also know Marquette to have a gathering or dren ready to go back to school. say, “We are a lucky tribe.” We sometimes there are not enough powwow. This brings to mind that we have resources coming in, we hours in a day between travel- 6. We have done surveys for should all try to get the best edu- have meals for elders, housing, ing, meetings, extra committees, the employees and are tallying cation out there for our children. entertainment, insurance, health checking out facilities, phone the results. Just a few things have As tribal members, we give a lot Joan (Carr) Anderson, facilities, jobs, food commodi- calls and email, but I do love my been done of encouragement to keep them Director, Unit V ties, we have helped people fix job and I know that I am trying Reminders: Powwows in in school and keep them involved and buy homes. I could go on my best for our members. When I Newberry, Sept. 7 and Munising This month, my article will with the MIEA program as this and on, but to some enough is was elected for this job, I said, “I Sept. 14. The Munising board be short. Jennifer McLeod and keeps them motivated. Also, have never enough. You know and I will try my best.” I did not make meeting was moved from I sent our article in last month, them work toward the scholarship know the MIGHTY DOLLAR promises and commit to give Sept. 17 to Sept. 24. Munising but for some reason they did not awards. only stretches so far. Can’t we be “X” amounts of my paycheck to September elders meetings were get printed in our tribal paper. We have five awards for the thankful for what we have? For certain entities. As a director, I Sept. 9 and 16. In Marquette on Jennifer Dale-Burton did put our year 2013 and 2014 in Unit V. myself, I think we do the best we donate to certain organizations, Sept 5, we will have a guest, articles on the tribal website, so I would like to congratulate thank you, Jen. I am still resub- can under this new sequestration members, events that go on, Bill Matson from Indian Energy. them at this time. The John Carr mitting my August article because we are going through. I hope and funerals, etc., and I feel great Munising had him on Aug. 19 award went to Katy Matson of some of our members do not have I know we are trying our best. about being able to do this. and he is very informative, and, Munising. The Don Corp award computers and asked me to. Last month, we had an efficiency I do not have to let everyone yes, I did vote for this, but also I went to Rebecca Ross and the I also would like to give some group come in and do an audit to out there know how much or to am going to stay positive in this Victor Matson award went to thanks to Marlene and Bonnie show us where we could make whom. I do not need the pat on business Cody Jodoin. We also had a new for the work they have done on adjustments in various depart- the back, they all know as do I. So, keep the emails and phone scholarship award this year in finding a space in Marquette for ments and, hopefully, find more Here are a few accomplish- calls coming, I will try my best to honor of Dolores LeVeque, who our members to pick up medical resources for our tribe ments in Unit V: answer you. is one of our elders who has done supplies, etc. They also imple- Also, I am anxious to see the 1. At the old tribal center, Sincerely, a lot for our tribe. Delores is a mented opening the third floor at results of the employees’ surveys some of the trees were cut and Joan Carr Anderson very cultural person. She was one the Lincoln School. Another BIG as I know they have some great some landscaping done hoping Unit V of the people who went down to THANK YOU goes out to all ideas. I want to thank all who we will have a culture center like P.S. I also enjoyed all the the Sault in the beginning when who were involved in making our took time to fill one out. This is a Sugar Island’s. We could also director’s reports and congrats they would all car pool. The Munising on the Bay Powwow a great start. And, we should all be host powwows there. to Darcy and Denise on your $1,000 scholarship in her honor great success. The most amazing held accountable for our jobs. 2. Munising tribal center has Escanaba health office opening. was awarded to David Ducet. Waiting out the federal government’s inaction other services. January, the federal government than the 9 percent cut in funding. we would be looking at an 11 per- So the tribal boards hands has been sending out checks that It will see a greater reduction due cent cut in services for the rest of are tied at accessing additional exceed the amounts they should to the fact that too much money the year. That would precipitate a revenue from the casinos if they have been giving out for over had already been sent out in the large scale back in services. One had it, which they don’t. So we three months. That means that the first quarter. last piece of this perfect storm is wait. The federal government’s next nine months will see more So, if that scenario happens, See “Massaway,” page 23 budget for discretionary funding last year (2013) was $1.058 tril- lion. The budget for 2014 must The enormity of board duties be at or below $.967 trillion or This was taken from a conver- discretionary is getting squeezed sequestration kicks in automati- sation I was part of on Facebook. causing programs we rely on as a cally. The federal legislators are I like the last part because it so tribe to be cut. currently trying to pass a continu- the truthful and if they proclaim Our job as leaders is to find a ing resolution for funding at last otherwise, they are lying. way through while maintaining years 1.058 trillion dollars. This Just when we get past one current programs. Easier said than will open the government back financial crisis, we are faced with done. up but will then trigger the Office a newer and even more challeng- Currently, executive staff, divi- Keith Massaway, Director, of Management and Budget to ing financial crisis: sequestration. sion directors and the chairman Unit III start the automatic sequestra- I’m certain all my fellow board were directed by the board to As of the writing of this unit tion of approximately 9 percent members are using their reports come up with various scenarios. report, the federal government cuts across the board. The only to talk to you about what impact Reductions based on 2, 5 and 10 is still shut down and many area that gets to see less of a cut sequestration could potentially percent with a 5 percent reduction unknowns are still to unfold. So, is Medicare which, by law, can have on us as a tribe. I’m certain in tribal support. This has been as you read this report, please only be cut by 2 percent in any it’s either on the news or affect- daunting and I want to thank staff keep in mind the context in which given year. That 2 percent doesn’t ing your life. Whether you are for their efforts. Our goal is to try it was written. sound like much but it will devas- unable to go to national parks or and hit a moving target: whatever The federal government’s tate hospitals and clinics that rely Debra Pine, Director, a furloughed worker, sequester budget Congress decides when stalemate on passing a budget is on patients that use Medicare as a Unit I is affecting a good portion of the they decide, it’s all a guessing going to greatly affect our tribal funding source. American public. game. services. First of all, over 80 Now timing raises its ugly “May I ask what you would Unfortunately, Indian tribes I don’t have much faith in percent of our tribal government head. The federal government like to be educated on? What spe- are at the mercy of the govern- Congress to do right by the operations dollars come in one runs on a budget that begins Oct. cifically can the board educate the ment due to our federal funding. tribes. Last year, our funding fashion or another from the feder- 1 and runs to Sept. 30. Since they membership on? I’ll be happy to We are on the discretionary side awards were hit with a 5 percent al government. That means out of could not pass a budget by Oct. help. Our tribe is a very complex, of spending versus mandatory. reduction. Why should we think an approximate $94 million tribal 1, the government shut down. If multi dimensional organization. Discretionary spending refers to this year will be any different, government budget, $76 million a budget is a passed and it is over “Even elected people get the portion of federal spending especially when we have federal is from the feds. Our contribution the $.967 trillion, then sequestra- schooled about various aspects decided upon by Congress each leaders sticking to party lines and from all tribal dollars to the tribal tion kicks in. If it is under the the average tribal member may through appropriations bills. This not working together in order to government budget is approxi- $.967 then what areas get cut? not have taken into consideration. is different from mandatory spend- prove a point at the expense of the mately 18 million. The banks If a continuing resolution is in Most of us who do seek board ing. Mandatory spending refers American people. have capped the amount the casi- place, then sequestration happens seats are just that, average tribal to spending required by law and In closing, please understand, nos can transfer to the budget to but the cuts don’t show up until members who want better for our it’s not subject to annual limits the board, executives and chair- 17 million and another million 15 days after the federal legisla- people. Nobody comes to the table — Social Security is an example. man are working diligently to comes from profits off our other tors end their session of Congress completely prepared for the enor- Approximately 66 percent of meet this coming challenge. enterprises, Midjims, Northern and that is late December. So mity of the job.” — Debra-Ann the budget is mandatory spending Debra-Ann Pine Hospitality, rental properties and if the cuts show up middle of Pine and rising while, at the same time, (906) 440-1334 October 18, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Representatives’ Reports Page 23 Dealing with the feds and constitution reform funding decreases the incentive for treaty obligated funds with our accept no further changes. No switch” tactic. If you don’t support Congress to pass the entire federal own tribal support dollars (revenue action was taken regarding the the draft constitution, get if off the budget. It leaves us more vulner- from casinos and enterprises). draft until the board of directors table once and for all. The docu- able to a long protracted standoff. We currently draw profits (corpo- meeting held on Sugar Island in ment was proving more useful as Contrary to what you may have rate tax) at $17 million. We have September 2012. At this meeting, a political billy-club (just read the heard elsewhere, we asked our remained diligent and aggressive the Elders Advisory Committee chairman’s last six unit reports). departments to prepare preliminary in paying down debt. In 3.5 years, requested that the board of direc- Well, that finally happened at budgets based on “worse-case the debt will be retired. That will tors adopt the drafted document the Oct. 1 board meeting. I and scenarios” of 5, 10 and 14 percent make available an additional $8 “as written” and send it to the Director Causley voted to send it funding cuts. This is part of the million a year in tribal support. Department of Interior for a out to a “vote by the people.” The budget formulation process—so I will not support refinancing Secretarial Election. remainder of the board (includ- we can put together a plan to real- the debt over a longer term. It’s Instead, the board passed ing the chairman) voted ‘no.’ locate tribal support dollars (the imperative that we live within our a motion to formally review Majority rules in a democracy. So only money we have real control means and get ourselves free from the draft document via an “Ad be it. Although I agreed with the over how it gets spent). We are long lingering debt. I want to let Hoc Implementation Review rest of the board that the docu- Catherine Hollowell, doing this in order to NOT disrupt you know that I reduced my sti- Committee” comprised of ment was too flawed to enact, I Director, Unit II services. The budget formulation pend a long time ago (10 percent). individuals from the original felt strongly that after so many process takes time and we are And I will reduce it some more if Constitutional Convention, Elder years of investment, it should be Our most pressing issue right running out of that. Two critical necessary. Lead by example. The Advisory Committee delegates the people who had the ultimate now is our governmental budgets. workshops were cancelled in the chairman has informed the mem- and the tribal governing board. decision to decide. It’s over now Congress is not the only govern- final weeks of September. That is bers that he has not cut his wages The committee was tasked with and contrary to what the chairman ment entity that has a budgetary unacceptable. At this juncture, it is (Twice the chairman/Half the pay). reviewing the proposed draft says, I am still committed to con- deadline. We have one, too. We time for the administration to pres- He has concluded that he would constitution, to make remarks and stitutional reform. As soon as this are operating with uncertainty as ent their budget recommendations, rather donate half his pay where recommendations for revision. budgetary crisis is over, we can to how much funding is going to so we can move forward. he sees fit. A little misleading in The review process concluded on get down to passing a “series of be awarded by IHS, BIA, DOJ, It’s important to remember that my opinion, but I know the benefi- Saturday, March 6. I stated my amendments” as the chairman has BIE, etc. And, unlike Congress, the federal funds that we rely on, ciaries of his generosity are grate- position in my April Unit Report, proposed. we don’t get to raise taxes, print are NOT entitlement programs ful. Board members who have cut “Please let’s honor and show We will have a dedication cer- more money or borrow ourselves (though Congress administers their pay assist the general fund. respect for all the heart, soul, time emony of the Wequayoc Cemetery out of the hole. them as such). They are prepaid The Draft and resource invested in this effort on Sat., Oct 19, at noon. Flyers We have passed two continuing treaty obligations. They should Constitution and vote this document ‘as writ- and invitations are going out now. resolutions (CRs) since August be exempt from the budgetary The following is my consistent ten’ up or down. I don’t want to I am so grateful that we have this in order to keep functioning. process. We are a self-governance position on the Constitution. And see it be used as a political foot- sacred land in our care. Let me But that is a dangerous approach tribe and we contract with the for the record: I have voted in sup- ball any longer. It’s time for us just conclude by saying, we are a since we’ll have fewer months in federal government to provide port of moving the constitution to act as the legislators we were strong people. We will survive the the year to absorb whatever the the programs and services they forward every step of the way. elected to be.” turmoil. budget cuts Congress eventually are obligated to. But unlike other In 2008, the Constitutional In April, the chairman switched Please continue to call me with decides on. As I write this report, government contractors, the “con- Convention Committee presented gears and started talking about a your questions, concerns and Congress is in the second week tracts” are consistently underfund- to the tribal government a draft “series of amendments.” It’s hard input. of a government shutdown. These ed. This requires us to subsidize constitution with a request to not to look at this as a “bait and In love and service, Miigwech. “mini CRs” that Congress keeps Dealing with dilemmas in Washington, D.C. Institutes of Health and Indian ing at a national level in the area happen during this tumultuous lion cut, which devastated tribes Country Today newspaper. I look of health, I will give you a brief time. In 2013, Indian Health across Indian Country. Many are forward to meeting you all again update of what is and what could Service received a $220 mil- See “Abramson,” page 24 on a regular basis! With everything that is hap- pening in D.C., ALL our federal Budgeting and funding work funding is obviously being affect- impact government programs and reviewed any 2 percent applica- ed which in turn affects the direct services. tions for the fall distribution cycle services you receive whether it I absolutely supported this and we have not received the be in health, USDA, housing, and continuing resolution. Attached final dollar amount available this social services to name a few. to the resolution was a list of cycle. Two percent applications Division and program directors 75 cost centers and programs were accepted throughout the were asked to plan their budgets which included health facilities Unit IV area. But, unfortunately, at 2 percent, 5 percent, 10 per- (Manistique, St. Ignace, Munising there is not enough funding avail- cent and 14 percent decreases. I and Sault Ste. Marie), Contract able to approve all projects. want to take this time to thank Health, ACFS (LIHEAP), Child Under the current agreement our staff for all the many extra Care, elders meal programs with the state of Michigan for Cathy Abramson, Director, hours they are putting in to plan (Hessel, St. Ignace, Manistique); gaming revenue sharing, 2 per- Unit I their budgets per the direction of there were too many to list here. cent of the tribes gaming revenue the chairperson and the board. If this didn’t pass, it would have is set aside and made available It was great to see such a great As I write this report, our divi- turnout of our tribal members had a negative impact on the to local units of government as sion and program directors and 75 programs and services listed determined by the Sault Ste. and their families at our first ever top administrators are working gathering in Maryland/D.C. Chi within the 2014 schedule B bud- Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. toward reducing budgets, which Denise Chase, Director, megwetch Stacy Bohlen for host- gets. Projects are awarded funding in turn will reduce services or Unit IV LIHEAP ASSISTANCE based on a number of factors; ing this fine event! It was good eliminate services. The tribal to find out that we have members The board of directors recently The Anishnabek Community including the availability of funds board of directors will then vote held a special meeting and passed and Family Service (ACFS) Low at the end of each cycle, the proj- who work for the Environmental to approve the budget plan. Protection Agency, National a continuing funding authority Income Home Energy Assistance ect merit and the potential benefit Because I have been work- resolution for fiscal year 2014 Program (LIHEAP) will open up to tribal as well as Governmental From “Massaway,” page 22— schedule B budgets. this year on Nov. 1. Communities. There may be other The board of directors and To find out more information factors considered as well as proj- the Affordable Care Act, Obama implementation. The sad part staff are still in the process of about the program guidelines or ect sustainability. I will update Care. That goes into effect Jan. is that everyone is pretty much reviewing budgets for 2014 and to receive an application call or you further in my next unit report 1. We anticipate in our projec- guessing on how it will go. I hope wanted to ensure that services stop into your local tribal office the total amount that will be tions that it will increase the by the time you read this that our are not left unfunded for a period and talk to a direct services work- available to distribute. costs in our tribe by hundreds of federal government has passed a between expiration of the fiscal er. At the Munising board meet- thousands and maybe millions real budget, not a continuing res- year 2013 budgets and approval ACFS-Sault Ste. Marie: 632- ing, the tribal board was notified when fully realized. No one truly olution, and it has held the tribes of the fiscal year 2014 budgets. 5250 or (800) 726-0093 by staff that effective Oct. 1, knows what will happen. They harmless in its cuts. After a lengthy workshop ACFS-Manistique: Viola the cigarette quota will increase cannot explain or predict how This is a very difficult time and board discussion the recom- Neadow, 341-6993 or (800) from 10 cartons to 15 cartons it will affect our country. There and I hope we can all get on solid mendation came forward from 347-7137, 5698W Highway US per month and gas quotas will be are pundents who believe it will footing soon. Thank you for all Chairman Aaron Payment, our 2 Manistique, Willow Creek increased from 75 gallons to 125 destroy the USA and advocates your e-mails and phone calls. My executive director and chief Professional Bldg-Escanaba gallons a month. This will con- who believe it is the only way to phone has been out of service for financial officer, to approve the (across from St. Francis tinue through the end of the year get much needed health care to a couple of weeks so I apologize continuing resolution until Oct. Hospital), Thursdays from 10 or until the quantity is met. everyone. I have no position on if I may have missed a call. 31. This gives the chairperson a.m. to 3 p.m. Please feel free to contact me this item. I only want to know Keith Massaway. 702 Hazelton and executive team a one-month 2 PERCENT FALL any time. how we can be prepared to help St., St. Ignace, MI 49781. time frame to come back to the DISTRIBUTION CYCLE (906) 322-3819 our people understand it and how [email protected]. (906) board with a plan and budget pro- As of this unit report being [email protected] the tribe will be affected by its 643-6981 jections on how sequestration will submitted, we have still not Denise Chase, Vice chair Page 24 Representatives’ Reports October 18, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Playing games creates unnecessary roadblocks of us had already asked Budgets them in on Friday, Sept. 12, doctor’s verification), bereave- What changed? What would if they were ready and they said at 8 a.m. so that the executive ment, jury duty or court sub- have happened if we would they were. team could review them on poena or summons or official have sent it out and the people Needless to say, it was a Friday and Monday and meet tribal business. Personally, I do approved it? They would have battle and he agreed that we with the board on Tuesday and not have an attendance problem, had the right to vote on it but would go to lunch and meet Wednesday. We have not seen this is my full-time job. upon approval, the tribe would with Budgets at 1 p.m. Since we any of the cuts or narratives. On Sept. 13, we received an have been devastated. A tribal had no clear number of seques- We were left with the Sept. 30 updated memo with Sept. 23 member in the audience spoke tration and threats of 14 percent workshop and special meeting and 25 no longer on there with and said he believed the pro- cuts, some of us thought we to deal with the continuing reso- no explanation. So came Sept. posed constitution is a form of should at least prepare for that. lution. Another waste of time as 20 at 10:11am or so the meet- white government. I have to say There was lengthy discussion on the Budget Department sat with ing was called to order. The he made a good point. I under- options, and we agreed to have a prepared power point that we chairman was not present and stand that our ancestors chose the divisions prepare budgets never saw. So at 5 p.m. during nobody in the room had heard leaders to travel and speak on for 5 percent, 10 percent and 14 the special meeting, the continu- from him. Director McKelvie behalf of them and their inter- percent cuts. It is a tremendous ing resolution until Oct. 31 was motioned to adjourn the meet- ests. Where do we find that in amount of work for them, but passed with Director Massaway ing and I seconded it and all the three branches of the U.S. Bridgett Sorenson, we really need a picture of the and I voting “no.” I can only agreed but one. First of all, the government? Why would a tribe Director, Unit III effect on our programs, services speak on my behalf that my rea- chairman called the meeting, want to emulate the government It is no surprise that the tribe and jobs for these potential cuts. son for voting “no” was because was MIA, and we had no action of the white man? Could this be has been struggling with bud- We wanted the numbers and a we did not see the division cuts items. A few minutes after we another way of losing our sover- get forecasts for 2014 with the narrative with plans. So, as I or narratives. If we continue to adjourned the chairman texted eignty? We need to function as a constant threat of sequestration. write this on Oct. 5, I have yet operate on last year’s numbers the executive secretary and TRIBE. I have never seen such Last year sequestration was to see a budget or narrative on and we are sequestered 5 per- said he was 20 minutes out in a big divide with our people, 5.1 percent and as I write this any area except a total dollar cent ($1.8 million), 10 percent a torrential rain storm. On our members leaving the tribe, bul- report we still have no guaran- amount. Please tell me why the ($3.6 million), or 14 percent way out at 11:10 a.m. the chair- lying, etc. tee of what this year will be. board is not getting the informa- ($5.7 million) or more we will man arrived. Prior to leaving, To sum things up, I am The board was hesitant to pass tion. It sounds very ridiculous, be 30 days of spending and there were board members who sick of the game play. We get the 2014 budgets until we had but unless the board stands up have to make bigger cuts later. said they could not make the threatened if we do not want to a better idea from the federal and demands that we need to be The chairman believes we may Saturday meeting, me being change a meeting so the chair- government so we passed a con- kept informed, we will be mak- only be sequestered 2 percent one of them as I was going to man can go out of town or he tinuing resolution on Aug. 20 in ing huge mistakes. ($739,000). an elder’s funeral in my unit. I will resign from his committee Marquette to continue spending I am so frustrated — there is The problem is, God forbid if watched the Livestream prior appointments. Can you imagine in line with last year’s budget. not a board member who wants we meet while the chairman to the funeral and after and all if we shut down the Midjims The chairman had set up a to see any cuts to services, pro- spent 10 days in D.C. trying it was, was a big fight with or casino because the manager workshop to discuss the con- grams or jobs. We do need to to convince the feds that tribes a decision to put the original could not be there? We can- stitution for Sept. 5 from 10 to hear and see from the divisions should not be sequestered. We draft constitution on the board not meet with Budgets when 6 p.m. and budgets for Sept. their plan in case we suffer with needed him to be there, but why agenda to vote on and talk about we want, our new government 6. I sent an email to him and those cuts so, as the govern- is the board not allowed to meet amendments. There was sup- financial calendar states that the board asking to please con- ing body of Sault Tribe, we can without him? posed to be another constitution it is an administrative meeting sider meeting on the budgets do what is best for the tribe. Since the board chose to review day on Saturday, Sept. only and there will be no ques- instead as I felt that we needed There have been cost saving meet on Sept. 5 on the budgets, 28, that was canceled by the tions or answers allowed. to be proactive instead of re- options such as furloughs, no we received a memo on Sept. 6, chairman via an email on Sept. I would like to thank all of active prior to the continuing health profession cost of living with notice of five special meet- 25. the division directors and execu- resolution expiring. Some of allowances, the over the max ings on Sept. 20, 21, 23, 25 and About half of the board did tive team for all the hard work the other board members agreed continues to be thrown around. 28. We were to meet from 10 meet on Friday, Sept. 27 on preparing your budgets with via emails and, when we came One of the problems I have a.m. to 6 p.m. on the constitu- the casino team member sur- the least amount of impact to together on Sept. 5, a few of with the team members who are tion review and vote on consti- veys and reviewed Hessel and the tribe. You are the experts in us brought it up that we really being paid over the maximum tutional amendments. Attached Christmas surveys. I would like your area and you know where needed to meet on budgets. The that their position is supposed read the following: a second to see us meet one day a week the greatest areas of impact on chairman was less than happy to allow is that many of these action item is the deduction of until we get through them with the membership lie. and we said we would like to people are over the max because pro-rated amount of board pay an action plan. The St. Ignace board of have opinions from each board they received yearly raises for missing duly called meetings On Oct. 1, we had our work- directors meeting has been member. Two of the board approved by the board. of the BOD, Special Meetings, shop and meeting in the Sault. changed to Oct. 22 at the casino members were not able to attend We have taken many things Gaming Authority, Gaming Our agenda, as always, reads, event center. on Friday, with one being the from our front line workers over Commission, Government call to order, invocation (prayer, On Oct. 19 at noon there will treasurer, so it made sense to the years and now we are going Financial Reviews, Enterprise smudging, presentation of be a dedication at the Wequayoc discuss the budget while he was to slap you again and take your Financial Reviews, and duly grandfathers), roll call, etc. We Cemetery with a plaque pur- in attendance. board approved raises from called Budget Hearings (called have only smudged during the chased by Director Hollowell. The chairman picked up his you? Somebody better come up as special meetings of either first few meeting since I have Anyone with children who phone and made a call to cancel with a better plan. the Tribal Board of Directors or been elected and were then pre- need help with sports, driver’s his trip to D.C. and said he was We were again supposed to Gaming Authority). The deduct sented the seven grandfathers. training, band equipment, etc., getting off all his appointed meet on the budgets on Sept. 16 amount shall be $500 per non- This meeting the prayer was please apply for a youth spon- committees because we wanted and 17 and the chairman was excused absences. Excused skipped over before I mentioned sorship by calling the Big Bear to discuss the budgets. He in D.C. and said the workshops shall be limited to those where it. Many times we do not do at (906) 635-RINK for more claimed the Budget Department, were canceled because the staff advanced notice is provided to a Native prayer. I am in fear information. which is under his direct super- was not ready to present them. all board members and only for that we are only a sovereign So many elders have passed vision, was not prepared. Some Well, the divisions had to turn immediate family medical (with nation as long as we have our on in my unit, please take time language and culture and that for family and friends and From “Abramson,” page 23 — the U.S. government would love remember what is truly impor- to take that away from us. Our tant in life. Life is too short for furloughing employees, reducing the House may consider a bill obviously affects the health elder Unit V director did read negativity! service hours and even canceling to fund the IHS, BIA and the funding of our tribe, which in the Native 10 commandments, For concerns please call me some programs altogether. IHS BIE. This is unlikely to be taken turn will affect our services. which was very fitting. Along at 430-0536, my office at 643- is funded at on only 56 percent up by the Senate and President I wish that I could reassure came the vote on the proposed 2123, email me bsorenson@ of total need, so any small cut Obama has threatened to veto it. you that everything will be okay, original draft of the constitution. saulttribe.net or bridgett91@ makes the biggest difference for We have worked extremely but I can’t. No one knows what I raised my hand to say that one yahoo.com. all tribes. hard in D.C. by testifying is going to happen at this time. year ago, when we discussed For FY 2014, Congress must before the House Appropriations Hopefully, by the time you get this document, that we were told pass a budget within a budget Committee and the Senate this, the government will be re- by the chairman that we were cap of $967 billion if auto- Committee on Indian Affairs in opened, our tribe will receive denying our people the right to matic sequestration cuts are April. We continue to do so. our funding appropriations and vote by not sending this docu- UPDATE to be avoided. Right now, the Because the Budget Control we will move forward. We just ment to the BIA for a secretarial House and Senate budgets are Act has a different mechanism don’t know. Take care and keep election. I said I would not $91billion apart, so compromise for issuing sequestration orders our tribe in your prayers. agree with sending this docu- YOUR is a long way off. Currently, for FY 2014, it is likely that If you have any questions or ment out for a vote because I Congress has failed to pass a IHS will be held to a 2 percent comments, please contact me believe it is detrimental to the continuing resolution to keep the sequestration limit. BUT, the at [email protected] or tribe. So, I then asked why a ADDRESS! government operating and the Office of Management and (906) 322-3823. As always, I year later we were being told by federal government is shutdown. Budget will be the final arbiter. look forward to hearing from the chairman that he could not 1-800-251-6597 As early as the week of Oct. 7, With all this being said, this you! support it in its original form. October 18, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Representatives’ Reports Page 25 Protecting women, gatherings for ghost suppers I have learned, it is not nearly as there. I am dedicated to protecting contacted me last month, asking or community center), traditional simple as it would seem. There is our people, and our way of life. I about my missing newspaper arti- foods such as venison, wild rice, concern that tribal courts will not am a strong advocate for cle. Although my article was writ- corn and berries are prepared and administer justice impartially, and ensuring our tribe’s sovereignty ten, and turned in early, it seems to individual families prepare spe- that non-Indian defendants will not is not diminished and will work have created some confusion and cial dishes that perhaps were a be given the same level of protec- hard to help us do what needs to be was not published. favorite of a deceased loved one. tions that would be received in done to empower our courts However, all is well now, and But ghost suppers are not just for state and federal courts. I was also with the proper laws, codes and you will find last month’s (as well remembering and respecting our not surprised to learn that there is authority. as this month’s) article published ancestors, they are also a celebra- HUGE opposition to tribes having This historic first meeting of the in this issue. Miigwech to all of tion and commemoration of what this authority, and that tribes will pilot group was incredibly power- you who were concerned! we are thankful for. A ghost supper see their actions challenged by ful and intense. While there, I met This time of year brings is a wonderful way to keep our organized groups who believe that a woman, Juana Majel, who was back many memories for me, traditions alive and bring people the entire Act is “unconstitutional.” particularly knowledgeable and a Halloween, small game and bow together! All tribes will be able to imple- primary speaker to the group. She hunting, deer camps and ghost I have visited ghost suppers ment this law in 2014. However, is the suppers. It is a wonderful time of held in people’s homes. Sometimes Jennifer McLeod, Director, there is an opportunity for tribes to traditional councilwoman of the togetherness as we prepare for the there were many to go to on the Unit I take part in a pilot project that puts Pauma Band of Mission Indians. I coming winter. I have been asked same night and so I just ate a little September 2013 report, printed tribes on a fast track, and “readies” later learned she was vital by tribal members to share cultural bit at each one. Inside, there was at this time due to previous acci- tribal courts to ensure that there is in the struggle to get this law information in my articles and this a table set with food prepared dental omission in an earlier publi- the greatest chance for success in passed! The following are her month I wish to share a little bit and served by family members. cation of Win Awenen Nisitotung. the challenges that will come, and words: “Today the drum of justice about ghost suppers. Sometimes a place setting would It has been said that “A nation is that non-Indian abusers are held beats loud in Indian country in cel- The tradition of ghost suppers sit unused (to honor the ancestors), not conquered until the hearts of its accountable. The program is called ebration of the reauthorization of (aka giibi feasts) has been with our sometimes not. At each home, we women are on the ground. Then it Intertribal Technical- Assistance VAWA, and we stand in unity people for many hundreds of years. were encouraged to eat and eat is finished, no matter how Working Group on Special with all of our partners and leaders It is far more than a simple “har- and eat! Eating was a way to help brave its warriors or how strong its Domestic Violence Criminal who were unrelenting in support of vest feast,” it is a way of honoring “feed the ancestors.” Each visi- weapons.” Jurisdiction. protections for all women, includ- our ancestors. tor symbolized an ancestral spirit On March 7, 2013, President Our tribe is participating in this ing native women. For an Beginning around Halloween, visiting and brought many bless- Barack Obama signed into law pilot, and on Aug. 20 and 21, our unimaginable length of time, those and into the month of November, ings. There was always much love, an important Act that helps tribes tribe’s prosecuting attorney and I who have terrorized our women in Anishnaabe people throughout the laughter and incredible stories protect the hearts of its women; attended the first meeting of this our most sacred places, Great Lakes area hold ghost sup- shared during these feasts. After a law that grants tribes authority group, it was phenomenal! I was in relationships, in our homes, and pers and there are many differing each group of people would finish over non-Indian domestic violence so proud of our tribe, and how on our land, have gone unpros- ways of having them. Sometimes eating, the family would clear the perpetrators — it is the Violence close we already are to being pre- ecuted. Now that time has they are held in people’s homes, dishes and set new places for the Against Women Reauthorization pared. come to an end, and justice and sometimes they are held in big next group to come in and join in Act of 2013 (VAWA). More than 36 tribes are par- security will flourish . . . ” community centers. It is a com- the feast. This would repeat itself For the first time, tribal nations ticpating in the project. We shared Right on, Juana, right on! monly held Anishnaabe belief that until there were no more visitors. will be able to arrest and prosecute challenges, solutions and strate- our ancestors come back to visit Then the family would often set non-natives involved in gies to ensure everyone’s success October 2013 report. us at this time of year and so we the table one more time and leave intimate relationships with native in implementing this law. I am Aanii Anishinaabek! remember and honor them with a the food out during the night for women, and who assault these vic- grateful that our board of directors It is good to have the chance to feast. the ancestors. tims on tribal lands. But, as asked me to represent our tribe speak to you again. Many of you No matter the location (home See “McLeod,” Page 26 Page 26 Representatives’ Reports October 18, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung On federal funding and harvesting wisely services in Indian Country, like treaties and trust. And our own north we are blessed with quite a resources. Indian Health Service, which is tribal chairperson has made great diverse harvest and I’m sure it is Like many others, I have no already funded at only 54 percent strides in representing and advo- the Creator’s way of making sure desire to purchase things that of the need. A myriad of services cating for not only our nation, we have the means to get through were made from items gathered will be greatly affected if the but for all Indian nations. A catch the harsh winter months. irresponsibly. And it pains me to U.S. government doesn’t come phrase “It’s a trust thing!” was It is our charge to be respon- see such devastation left along together and pass a balanced bud- printed off and made into buttons sible in our harvests. We should the paths. I choose to believe it get. Most recently, the effects of then carried to Washington where take only what we need and use is done out of naivety rather than the U.S. government shutdown it seems to be catching on. We as much of what we take as we disregard. has hit, and tribes are scrambling have a glimmer of hope that there can. When harvesting vegetation, Remember, when we harvest, to make some sort of sense out of will be a recognition of federal don’t take every plant of a species we are taking life. Being mind- the fiscal conundrums. treaty obligations or that the U.S. in any one area. Leave enough ful of this keeps us close to the It is our mission to make legislators will find common to insure the continued growth relationship we have with nature. budget reductions with a scalpel ground to stop the shutdown and for seasons to come. Hunt mush- There is nothing wrong with har- rather than an ax. We are looking perhaps even present a spending rooms with a mesh bag to allow vesting those things we need or DJ Malloy, Director, to preserve services and jobs as plan that comes in under budget the spores to drop to the ground, can use from our surroundings. Unit I much as possible. This has been thereby failing to trigger the 14 again to make sure they are there And there is nothing wrong with During the last few months, an arduous and painful process percent sequestration mandate. for next year’s harvest. Use as asking for direction if one is not the executive team, division staff for staff. They have had to pre- Meanwhile, we can only much of an animal as possible. sure of how to be responsible and casino management has been pare budget after budget looking hope for the best and plan for More and more often we while harvesting. There are teach- working on budgets to come in at different scenarios and levels the worst. It would help if you are seeing evidence of people ings available for those who ask line with the drastic cuts antici- of anticipated cuts in federal contacted your U.S. legislator’s who need more teachings about and, in turn, the students later pated from federal sequestration. dollars. I am so proud and grate- and urged them to recognize and sustainable harvesting. We see become the teachers. So far, the federal government ful for the work and dedication honor their obligations under the sweetgrass pulled up by the roots, In closing, I want to thank all looks at treaty obligations as “dis- they have put into each of their treaties! entire patches of plants pulled and those who continue to provide me cretionary spending.” departments in efforts to continue Harvest time — fall is the animal carcasses left rotting with with valuable input and visions While we argue there is noth- service at some level to our most time of harvest no matter where only the hind quarters removed. for our future. Please know I ing discretionary about treaty needy citizens. we live. And just happens to be Even the trees are being subjected am grateful for your insight and obligations, the tide has yet to The one thing we cannot my favorite time of year. Many to neophyte bark harvesting. The advice. I am available through turn in favor of tribes across the lighten up on is the presence of are heading out to the woods to bark is being removed all the way email at [email protected] entire United States. This means our tribal leaders in Washington pick wild flora, hunt large and around the tree and exposing the or by phone at (906) 440-9762. we must prepare for immense and D.C. This has been paramount small game, cut wood and gather inner layers of the trunk. It kills Respectfully, painful cuts in the most basic of in educating the legislators on materials for crafting. Here in the the trees and is a waste of life and DJ Malloy Tribal Youth Development program available funding for a variety of purposes: At the time of this report, the ing went by the wayside. Now it cannot see how any board member sports fees (registration, equip- government has shut down and seems most top management only can justify not making some major ment, shoes, music, dance and we have no definite number as to work Monday through Friday 8 changes in our casinos. theatre lessons, instrument pur- what sequestration is going to be. a.m. to 5 p.m., some even work Director Chase and I would like chase and rental, language lessons, With the reality of sequestration four 10-hour shifts. How do you to thank everyone who attended camps sports, band, art, academic) and the government shut down run a business and actually have a the Unit IV elders picnic on Sept. and related travel fees, educa- now is the time our tribal leaders handle on it unless you work dif- 18 at the Manistique Tribal Center. tional, cultural and class trips; test- need to step up and make some ferent shifts, during promotions We had a great turn out with 62 ing fees, driver’s education, senior long overdue changes to our casi- and weekends? elders attending from across the pictures, school supplies and book no operations. It seems management does service area. deposits, regalia and youth drum. During this first year on the not care that we are not increas- We would also like to thank Applicants may receive funding board I have heard many com- ing revenue because they are everyone who was able to donate up to $100 once per academic plaints about the mismanagement still being paid. The audit team items to the giveaway drawings. year Aug. 1 – July 31. Applicants of our casinos and how miserable Innovative Gaming Solutions has It was such a nice time to have must reside in the seven-county all the team members are that come in and provided the board all the elders under the same roof service area and provide proof morale is at an all time low. At one with a report that shows many enjoying each other’s company. of household income. For more time, all five casinos had a good areas of improvement and cur- If I can answer any questions, Darcy Morrow, Director, information about the program, family atmosphere. Everyone rently the board has started going feel free to give me a call at (906) Unit IV please contact Jessica Dumback at helped each other out, there was through the casino team member 203-6699 or email me at dmor- (906) 635-7770. Applications are real team work. Everyone took surveys. While going through [email protected] or This is a reminder to all par- available at the Manistique Tribal pride in their work and we all these surveys and with the audit darcymorrowforunit4@yahoo. ents, grandparents, aunts and Center ACFS office please call worked for the success of the Sault report, I hope that all board mem- com. uncles of tribal youth the Tribal (906) 341-6993 to have an appli- Tribe. Since 2008, somewhere bers can see that we need to make Thank you, Youth Development program cation mailed to you. along the line, that way of think- a big move in the right direction. I Darcy Morrow opened Aug. 1. Youth may request Board resolutions summary for Sept. 24 meeting MUNISING — The Sault Ste. tioned in resolution 201 above, the amount of $67,200 and an in- Loebach from the Great Lakes of license plates was deferred for Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians authorizes the Transportation kind match in salaries of $22,946. Conservation Committee; changed 30 days to give the tribe’s Legal Board of Directors convened a Program to submit an application Resolution 206 approved the the Oct. 15 regular board meet- Department time to review the regular meeting on Sept. 24 at the requesting $12,500 in funding indirect cost reallocation FY 2013 ing date to Oct. 22; and the matter issue. Munising Tribal Center. All board to develop a tribal transportation budget modification and the estab- members were present. safety plan. lishment of an FY 2013 budget. From “McLeod,” Page 25 — Seven resolutions were passed Resolution 203 authorized the This includes budget modifications I have also attended ghost feasts as a small meal that includes a unanimously and one (resolution chairperson to accept grant dol- to Indirect, Indirect-Membership held as a huge event in tribal loved one’s favorite dish or as 208) passed by a vote of 8 to 3 lars from the Michigan Economic Services, Indirect-Executive communities. Most often held in elaborate as a feast to feed hun- with one person abstaining. Development Corporation amount- Director, and Board of Directors community centers, these feasts dreds! It’s all about remembering Resolution 201 was passed ing to $75,000, to fund predevel- to reallocate personnel, expenses, also consist of wild game, berries, who we are, honoring those who authorizing the Transportation opment activities for the property and revenues to conform to the corn, wild rice etc. Families would came before and passing the tradi- Program to submit an appli- located at 199 West 3 Mile Road. requirements of the Sault Tribe’s contribute (pot luck style) special tions on to our children. cation requesting $35,000 in The tribe purchased the 8,000 sq. Indirect Proposal as well as the dishes of a beloved ancestor’s In these tough economic times, funding for FY 2014 Tribal ft. facility along with 28 acres of establishment of a FY 2013 budget favorite dish. From banana cream amid all the worry of sequestra- Transportation Program Safety land along the 3 Mile Road cor- for administrative staff to conform pie to spaghetti, each holds a tion, government shutdowns and Funds, administered through the ridor in Sault Ste. Marie and the to the requirements of the Sault special place in the memory of a especially the fear of the unknown, Department of Transportation property and structure are in need Tribe’s Indirect Proposal. family and is a way of remem- we are still (and always will be) (DOT) to expand the current Road of repair, development design and Resolution 207 approved the bering and honoring an ancestor. Anishinaabe. Don’t be afraid to try Safety Assessment Pilot Project. site improvements. establishment of a FY 2014 bud- Food prepared for a ghost supper a ghost supper in your own home Expansion of the Road Investment Resolution 204 approved the get for the Community Oriented is generally (although not always) – even a little bit is good! I believe Project will provide the tribe with establishment of a FY 2014 budget Policing Services (COPS) homemade, and always prepared our ancestors would rather have us the tools to identify resources, bar- for the Michigan State University TGRP 2010 grant with Federal or purchased with love and good try, than do nothing. If I can be of riers and priorities and establish Extension Mini Grant with MSUE Department of Justice monies of thoughts. any help, or if you have any ques- methods to implement strategies monies of $1,000. $47,701.58. With Resolution 208, Perhaps the ghost supper is new tions, please contact me. and expand assessments to include Resolution 205 approved the the board of directors, pursuant to to you, perhaps not. But to all, I As always, the entire seven county service establishment of a FY 2014 budget Tribal Code Chapter 76, granted a encourage you to keep our ways Jennifer McLeod area. for the Americorp Grant with mon- partial waiver. alive. It is the first purpose of our (906) 440-9151 Resolution 202, based on the ies from the Federal Corporation Under new business, the board tribal Constitution – to perpetuate [email protected] or same DOT safety grant as men- for National Community Service in accepted the resignation of Jeremy our way of life. It can be as simple [email protected]. October 18, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Representatives’ Reports Page 27 Recent constitutional voting at the board level the 1975 Constitution, the Board constitutional process has been We still face the uncertainty of 4. For coverage on the market- of Directors must ask the BIA to abused so terribly. You can see the final sequestration amounts place to sign up for an insurance hold a Special Election, called a from the words out of the project and our administration staff is plan on the exchange, they need ‘Secretarial Election,’ for the vot- plan that we had a process set working diligently to balance their income from last tax year. ers to make a final decision on with the people! Now games are and make recommendations per This will help to determine the any proposed amendments. played, you are misled and it’s the amounts for savings. They subsidies and tax credits and how “Voters Have the Final Say unacceptable. The document that are aware and agree any cuts much per month insurance will “Any decisions reached by the I voted to send out is not perfect are with services and employees cost them. Committee will not be final until but it sure is better than the poli- retained in mind. I’m proud of 5. You can go also to the approved by the voters of the ticians making the changes and them and our board for being on website www.healthcare.gov and Tribe in an election. The voters claiming they speak for you. I’d top of this and committing to our click on “Michigan” and review of the Tribe will make the final have to think that after all these responsibilities of financial well the exchange and plans available. decision on any proposed amend- years the chair advocating for the being. There is assistance prompts on ments to the Constitution.” changes, then voting no to send Can you believe that Indian the website as well. Again, we These paragraphs are verbatim out is confusing at the very least. tribes are even listed as discre- have staff identified to assist so out of the resolution. NOW moving forward I will tionary spending when it comes please take advantage of this on I stayed out of this process continue to advocate for amend- to the govermental budgets? Oh, your individual circumstances at lana Causley, DireCtor, and was frustrated but adhered to ments one by one with your my gosh, I don’t even want to get our clinics. unit ii it. We were prohibited from hav- input and direction. I won’t use started on that. This is a battle It’s that time of year for ghost On Oct. 1, 2013, the tribal ing input so there was no abuse, the process as a tool to mislead that we must keep battling every feasts, remembering and feed- board of directors voted on send- political influence or board mem- or create changes that represent day for our people. ing our ancestors. Please take ing the original draft constitution bers creating a document that was myself. I was active and on the I have received many calls on the time to feast at those in your out for a vote of the people. The self serving. board when we did the last two the changes with the Affordable communities. Hessel community item was placed on the agenda at Once the document was amendments, “board members Health Care Act. Below is some will be hosting a gathering of the least five days in advance per our completed and presented to the prohibited from working for the information; we have also identi- pipes and ghost feast on Nov. 2 Tribal Code and was placed on board, the committee, board and tribe” and “separating the CEO fied staff at each clinic to assist at the Hessel Tribal Center. Pipes the agenda by the tribal chairman some vocal membership did not from the chair” and it does and members with questions. will be lit at sunrise with cer- for action. After a long and hon- agree to the changes. It’s a truth CAN WORK for the people. 1. If you are an an elder emonies throughout the day and est discussion by all the board, the document sat dormant for Okay, I’m done on that sub- and already have Medicare or a ghost feast will begin at dusk. the motion I made to send the almost six years with no real ject, please don’t believe the Medicaid you do not need to Everyone is invited to attend. document out failed with only effort to bring that back. I have lies and misleading information make any changes. We will also be holding a drum myself and one other director voiced at the board level, wrote recklessly posted by leadership 2. If you are an enrolled tribal gathering and talking circle on supporting; the chairman voted in unit reports and requested on on the Internet. I stand willing member of a federally recognized Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. All are wel- ‘no’ as as he can vote on constitu- our agenda discussion many, and committed to changes within tribe you can opt out from any come; please bring a dish to pass tional issues. many times about prioritizing our governmental structure with requirement to sign up. if you can. I hope to see you I will take this opportunity to and working on amendments in proper planning and direction 3. For those elders aged 60-64 there. explain my position and refer to that six-year period, I have even from the people. who have no insurance, they can As always, if you would like facts (meeting video, e-mails I been part of two good changes The board has been work- call for assistance to sign up on to meet or contact me: lcausley@ have sent and resolution 2005- to our current Constitution and ing on balancing our budget for the exchange for the marketplace saulttribe.net, (906) 484-2954, 198) because now misleading that is the reason I have always 2014. I’m proud to say we did or to see if their income allows (906) 322-3818. Baamaapii. attacks are being placed about advocated for amendments. We get to the point of balancing them eligibility to sign up for Lana Causley, Unit II board of myself for voting for the project can send out individual items so the year, if we stay the course. Medicaid expansion. directors representative. to go out to a vote and ironically it does not cause confusion and those that did not support it are we can adjust budgets to accom- bring attacked as well, makes no modate those changes based on sense and it’s quite shameful, I planning. believe it’s simple this way as Fast forward to 2013, we cre- the whole item of constitutional ated another committee, this time Honoring our AnisHinAbe reform has been used as a politi- WITH BOARD holding pen to VeterAns 10th AnnuAl Pow wow cal weapon and abused to the paper with changes, we reviewed most obvious degree to mislead the document, discussed changes Saturday, November 9, 2013 members. and some leadership advocating KiNroSS recreatioN ceNter, KiNroSS,michigaN I explained last night as you to strip many items out that the P T can review on our site, I have people of the tribe drafted (none U r always supported sending out were officially changed due to a the original document. Back in the fact it was a review). My B 2005, the tribe took on the proj- elders in Unit II committed to this l d e ect of constitutional reform and review and will agree it was only I W formed a TRIBAL MEMBER a review. It was in the original r W c e COMMITTEE to draft a docu- project plan that the board could e s ment of amendments with NO not make changes to the draft that l INPUT OR INFLUENCE from the original committee of THE l c the board of directors; see resolu- PEOPLE drafted; it was to go out c o tion 2005-198, “New Constitution for a approval from the member- o m Amendment Project, project ship as is. m e plan.” in this plan the wording So, finally, on Oct. 2, it comes e states: to a head. I will say here I respect “Guiding Principals every vote that was made by my Veteran’s Breakfast.....10:30 a.m. “The Project is designed to let fellow board members on this the People of the Tribe develop decision, either way mine was Grand Entry ...... 2:00 p.m. and vote on proposed amend- mine and I voted ‘yes’ because ments to the Constitution. The it truly is the only document we Feast / Potluck ...... 5:00 p.m. Constitution is a document for have that the people of this tribe Please bring a dish to pass if possible. all the People and the whole created. Anything other, in my Tribe. The Board of Directors has opinion, would be and is abused — Delegates— —Host Drum— agreed to takes steps to stay neu- in the process. I explained at the tral in the Project, to try to keep meeting that once the document Head Veteran: Anthony Davis Bahweting Singers ‘politics’ out of the Project, and came in the mail to my home, as Head Male: Chris Hall to allow the People to develop a tribal member I would not vote Head Female: Debbie Pine First four drums paid proposed amendments to the for it but as a leader I would sup- Constitution. port the entire membership mak- Arena Director: Tracy Heath honorarium. “The Project is a serious ing that decision, because remem- matter and any changes to the ber, this is the only document Blanket Dance for All Other Drums — All Drums Invited. Constitution could last for many that THE PEOPLE created and years. The current Constitution I wanted to PROTECT that and All Drums must have a minimum of 5 singers — no Drum hopping. has been in place for 30 years. voiced those same words Oct. 2. “Approval Process The chairman is a different This is an alcohol and drug free event. For information, “Once proposed amendments story, although I respect his vote please call 906-635-6050 or 906-203-4977. to the Constitution are developed, of NOT sending it out, I’m in Vendors: Please call Linda Grossett, 906-635-6050. the Committee shall forward their total confusion. I agree with the recommendations to the Board of other directors that there are items Directors. According to the cur- in there that cannot be handled rent requirements contained in financially at this time but this DreamMakers Theater ENTERTAINMENT Kewadin Sault Ste. Marie, MI 1-800-KEWADIN | kewadin.com | NOVEMBER Easton Corbin 22nd | 7 p.m. | Friday | $42.50, $32.50 On Sale Now DECEMBER Kenny Rogers This is Kewadin Country. 14th | 7 p.m. | Saturday | $62.50, $52.50 On Sale Now