Win Awenen Nisitotung February 19, 2020 • Vol. 41 No. 2 Bear Moon Mko Giizis

Official newspaper of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Member donates acreage as tribute to mother By Brenda Austin also involved in Native American in the Sault until her teenage Tribe and my mom’s involve- Brent Fecteau and his family health care. years, at which time she moved to ment, I was able to receive one have donated 20 acres on Sugar “In 1910, my mother, Evelyn Detroit. She later married Joseph of the first tribal scholarships to Island to Sault Tribe. The acreage Hatch, was born and raised in the H. Fecteau, and in 1968 after attend college. After graduating is located on the island’s main Sault,” Fecteau said. “She was his retirement they moved back from Wayne State University, road leading from the Sugar the daughter of Lawrence Hatch permanently to the 20 acre prop- I spent two years working with Island ferry, on 1½ Mile Road. and Edna Johnson. My mother’s erty on Sugar Island, where they the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Fecteau’s mother was Evelyn uncle Fred Hatch and her cousin remained until Joseph’s death in Detroit’s Cass Corridor doing Hatch, who was very active in Mary Hatch Murray both lived on 1978. remedial education in grades the tribe when it was working to Sugar Island.” Evelyn then moved back to K-12, and American Indian gain federal recognition. She was Fecteau said his mother lived the Sault. Fecteau said that while crafts,” he said. on the island, she and her family Fecteau said the property was (including her first cousin Joesph Evelyn Hatch Fecteau purchased in the early 1950s as a Lumsden) became involved in vacation place. “It provided many working toward Sault Tribe fed- Fecteau said, “Because of years of memories for immediate eral recognition. She traveled to Evelyn’s involvement with the and extended family members Arizona as a representative of tribe, the family would like to throughout several decades,” he the tribe to report on conferences donate our property to the tribe as said. “Because of Evelyn’s her- on Native American health care, a tribute to her.” itage, her involvement with the and also sat on the tribal board to Fecteau and his family would tribe, and her many hours of work determine tribal authenticity by like to see the land used for in establishing tribal recognition, means of blood quantum. Evelyn some type of educational pur- we would like to donate the prop- remained in contact with tribal pose. “At one time, I was told erty in her honor. She had passed members until 1998, when she the land could possibly be used by the time the present Kewadin passed. Both her and her husband as an educational site to teach Casino was built, but was instru- Joseph are buried at Riverside children how to make and use mental in getting the first casino Cemetery in Sault St. Marie. snowshoes. Because of the Sault approved (a former VFW hall).” Kibble named Eldercare Services Division director By Brenda Austin develop over the last decade, Sault Tribe’s Eldercare which could be responsible in Services Division recently wel- part for a decline in the number of comed their new director, Holly elders attending the drop-in meal Kibble. Although many faces have program. She said she has noticed changed over the past decade in that some of the younger elders the tribe’s Eldercare program, are choosing to work longer and Kibble’s is a familiar one. She retire later in life. She also sees a was the program’s director for 14 trend where younger elders tend years, from 1996 through 2010. not to be “joiners” and participate In 2010, she accepted the posi- in groups such as AARP as much tion of senior program manager as elders in their mid-70s and -80s. for the Chippewa-Luce-Mackinac As she attends elder meetings, Community Action Agency, and she is getting to know today’s in 2013 as deputy director respon- elders and looking to focus on sible for senior services, Head things for them that will fit into Start and other state-run programs. their lives. She said the concept She remained with Community of an Internet café environment is Action through 2017, when she something she is considering for temporarily retired. the future. “We need to step into LeeAnn Sprecker, 8, participated in the I-500 pageant on Jan. 31, Kibble was also the Sault Tribe 2020 and start looking at what can 2019, at Kewadin Casinos. She was in the Princess, Petite Miss divi- Elderly Program coordinator from be done for all elders,” she said. sion and won the “Princess of Kindness” crown. Her proud mother is 1992-96. Holly Kibble For those elders who prefer not Sault Tribe member Stephanie Dawn Sprecker. Although administratively it elders with social fellowship so to be online where they can inter- was familiar stepping back into they would be connected to their act with the Eldercare Division www.saulttribe.com her former position, Kibble said peers and local community,” Facebook page, Kibble is contem- senior programs tend to change Kibble said. “Today, elders who plating the idea of re-establishing every decade, and she is interested use smart phones and social media the elder’s quarterly newsletter in focusing on what is most rele- don’t need that kind of social with elder events and birthdays.

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PRSRT STD PRSRT U.S. Postage Permit No. 30 beautiful things for their elders, some of the elders in their 80s, way,” she said. “They like to send including the Shirley Goudreau they come here because they each other birthday cards and they Elder Housing Complex in St. want to see other people, have don’t do the happy birthday emo- Ignace,” Kibble said. fellowship and have a good meal. jis on Facebook.” As the Eldercare Services The younger elders already know Kibble also continues to Division director, Kibble oversees all the social goings-on through serve her second term on the in-home services for tribal elders, Facebook and other online sites War Memorial Hospital Board transportation, meal programs and know the news and how of Trustees, Recipient Rights and elder committees, among people are doing. So when they Advisory Committee and Patient other programs. Kibble said she stop here, it might not have the Family Advisory Council (PFAC), attends the Elder Committee same meaning for them as it does where she has been serving for the meetings each month, traveling to for some of the older elders,” she past seven years after her appoint- Marquette, Munising, Escanaba said. ment by the Chippewa County and Manistique. Kibble added, “We have to Board of Commissioners. One of the more popular ser- work on meeting the needs of both Kibble can be contacted by vices offered by Eldercare is its groups of elders. We have to make email at [email protected], by drop-in meal program, which has sure we are sensitive to every- calling (906) 635-4971 or by drop- also undergone some changes in thing.” ping by the Eldercare Services the past 10 years. “The meal pro- The new Elder Service director building on Shunk Road in the Win Awenen Nisitotung 531 Ashmun St. MI 49783 Marie, Sault Ste. grams were developed to provide said she has seen a few trends Sault. Page 2 Feature February 19, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Fur babies and winged ones enjoying winter

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Holly Osburn with Jackson and Wind Walker (right). The north wind blew By Brenda Austin The north wind blew last night from off the Canadian shore. It crept around the edges of my hood, freeing some of my hair, which danced upon its jagged Get Them breath, playing in the setting sun. all at GITchI auTo It seemed to delight in the wick- ed cold now coming in measur- able gusts. For as I turned it bounced and curled, unwilling 4 to be confined. And so I reached Trade Ins Welcome! up to push the unruly mess back, turning around to find... 4 General PublIc Welcome! That the north wind was taking on a manlier task, leaving my 4 hair behind. I bent down near Tax exemPTIon sPecIalIsTs! the water’s edge to watch its tur- bulent draught, only to see the setting sun joining in on the fun, and painting a canvas of deep Bank2 ardent hues, on porcelain crazed and HUD shards of ice... 184 Home That the north wind took it upon We Buy Cars Loan itself to send crashing to my feet. Program And as I raised the camera to my eyes, the wind then held its breath. My finger pressed the shutter release as the sun began to set. My hands had slowed from the biting cold, seeking the warmth of home.

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Now was almost done. And although it grew darker still, the north wind played with a few more strands, and in a fond fare- well, above my head and guiding me home were ribbons of dark amber clouds. February 19, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Notices Page 3 Current committee vacancies Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan The following committees Elder Advisory Committee have vacant seats. Sault Tribe Unit I – Sault (4-year term), members interested in filling one regular vacancy and one seeks fish consumption study help these vacancies should submit alternate vacancy The Inter-Tribal Council of To get started, please follow Study. After consenting to the one letter of intent and three Unit II – Hessel (4-year term), Michigan is conducting a study this link to the online recruitment study online, participants will letters of recommendation from one alternate vacancy regarding fish consumption in form: https://is.gd/Gigiigooinaan_ receive an email with further other members to Joanne Carr or Unit II – Newberry (4-year our community. Adults 18 and instructions. Linda Grossett, 523 Ashmun St., term), one alternate vacancy over who are members of a Please contact Amy Poupart at Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783. Unit III – St. Ignace (4-year CORA tribe — Sault Tribe, Bay [email protected] or (715) 588- Call (906) 635-6050 with any term), one alternate vacancy Mills, Little Traverse Bay, Grand 1077, or Inter-Tribal Council of questions. Unit IV – Escanaba (4-year Traverse or Little River Band — Michigan at fishappcoordinator@ Anishinaabe Cultural Comm- term) one regular vacancy are invited to participate. itcmi.org, with any questions. ittee – six vacancies –three Unit V – Munising (4-year The study is limited to one par- For any technical support ques- males (4-year term), three female term), one alternate vacancy ticipant per household. tions, please contact Tom Chelius (4-year term) Unit V – Marquette (4-year Those who choose to partic- at [email protected] or (414) Child Welfare Committee – term), one alternate vacancy ipate will record their fish con- 955-8040. three vacancies (4-year term) sumption on a user-friendly web- Election Committee – five Elder Subcommittees based database once a week for vacancies (4-year term) Unit I – Sault (4-year term), eight weeks. This study will help Learning across generations at the Higher Education Committee – two regular seat vacancy, two ITC gather important information Escanaba Health Center on April 22 Two vacancies (4-year term) alternate seat vacancies it can use to best educate and Join us Wed., April 22, from 4-6 p.m. at the Escanaba Tribal Health Health Board – five vacancies Unit ll – Hessel (4-year term), inform healthy fish consumption Center in the Penstar Office Building, for an introduction to Native (4-year term) two regular seat vacancies, one practices. The whole study will American accessories, the bandolier bag. Housing Commission – three alternate vacancy be conducted online and partici- Open to Delta County elders and youth, aged 10-15. Pairs will work vacancies - Unit 1 (4-year term), Unit III – St. Ignace (4-year pants can complete the entire pro- together to decorate their own bandolier bag to take home. Join us to Unit –3 (4-year term) Unit 5- term), one alternate seat vacancy cess from their home or on their celebrate Anishinaabe culture by participating in an interactive teach- (4-year term) Unit IV – Escanaba (4-year phone! Completion of the study ing of the historical and contemporary uses of a shoulder bag. Special Needs/Enrollment term), three regular seat vacancies will also earn participants $135. Door prizes, light snacks and craft supplies provided. Space is limit- Committee – five vacancies Unit V – Munising (4-year Participants will receive two ed, call (906) 786-2636 to register. (2-year term) term), three regular seat vacancies monetary incentives — a $60 gift Sponsored by the Escanaba Tribal Health Center and Sault Tribe Conservation Committee – Unit V – Marquette (4-year card after completing one month Housing Authority Prevention Program. four vacancies – Inland (4-year term), one regular seat vacancy, of the study and another $75 gift terms), four vacancies-fisheries one alternate seat vacancy card after completing the second Cultural activities in Sault Ste. Marie (4-year terms) month along with a short survey. Sault Tribe Cultural and Language Department presents the follow- ing Sault area activities for February and March 2020. Sault Ste. Marie Summer Gathering and Powwow Feb. 22 at noon, winter ceremony and feast at the Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial Building in Sault Ste. Marie. Potluck follows. Please bring apparel design contest and prizes announced dishes to share. Feast bundles welcome. Please bring any baked or pre- SAULT STE. MARIE — This The tribal-wide apparel design — The four directions (medi- served goods or handcrafted items for bartering or trade. year’s Sault powwow apparel competition sponsored by the cine wheel); March 4 and 18, Bahweting Community Craft and Social Nights at design will be determined by a Powwow Planning Group for — The Great Lakes; and the Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial Building from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. contest. There will be awards the 2020 Summer Gathering and — Something highlighting the March 13, 14 and 15, experience a sugar bush and learn how to for first, second and third place Powwow calls for a number of powwow celebration (dancers, make maple syrup at the Mary Murray Culture Camp on Sugar Island. entries. The first place entry will design specifics. The design must drum/drummers, people visiting/ If you have questions or want more information, call the Cultural be used on Summer Gathering include: gathering, etc.). Department staff at 632-0239. and Powwow apparel and wins — The powwow’s name, Designs must be submitted by a $50 gift card and choice of “39th Annual Summer Gathering March 15, 2020, by email to What is Cultural with Joe Syrette Feb. 19 T-shirt and hat. The second place & Powwow” along with the [email protected]. The Sault Tribe Traditional Center auditorium from 3:30-5:30 entry wins a $25 gift card with a dates, July 2-5, 2020; Any questions, contact Josh Medicine Program presents p.m., to hear what Syrette has for hat and the third place entry wins — The Anishinaabe place Biron at (906) 635-6050 or traditional healer Joe Syrette answers. choice of a T-shirt or hat. name for our area, “Bahweting;” [email protected]. to answer the question, “What For more information or to is cultural? Join us on Feb. 19 schedule an appointment, call Cultural courses – February traditional healer schedules at the St. Ignace Tribal Health (906) 632-0236 or 632-5268. Hessel Hand Drum Workshop March 21 Gerard Sagassige — Feb. 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26— Sault Ste. Training opportunities available A Hand Drum workshop Marie Health Center, call Lori Gambardella (906) 632-0236 or Laura The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of reation Center in Sault Ste. Marie, with instructor Bud Biron will Collins-Downwind 632-5268. Chippewa Indians Workforce Mich, or call Brenda Cadreau at be held in Hessel on March 21, Joe Syrette — Feb. 20, 27 and 28 — Sault Ste. Marie Health Innovation and Opportunities Act 635-4767 for more information. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Center, call Lori Gambardella (906) 632-0236, Laura Collins- (WIOA) Program has funding The free class will be held at Downwind 632-5268. available for on-the-job training FREE snowshoe Hessel Community Center, 122 Feb. 19 — St. Ignace Health Center, (906) 643-8689 and short-term occupational train- Feb. 21 — Hessel Health Center, (906) 484-2727 rentals! Nopaming Drive in Hessel, Mich. ing opportunities. Feb. 26 — Munising Tribal Health Center, (906) 387-4721 The Big Bear Arena teamed To reserve a spot call Bud Biron The program may be able to up with the Sault Tribe Housing at (906) 203-7920. provide tuition assistance for Authority and the staff of the Seven Grandfathers Teachings Members’ liaisons February schedules skills training if it leads to an in Unit V Tribal Action Plan to provide Unit I — Sheila Berger, (906) 635-6050, ext. 26359, (906) industry-recognized certification Bud Biron will present the FREE snow shoe rentals for the 259-2983 (cell); Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sault Tribe or under OJT, the program may Seven Grandfathers Teachings in Winter of 2020. Snowshoes are Administration, 523 Ashmun St., Sault Ste. Marie. reimburse an employer 50 percent Unit V Feb. 22 and 23. Only 15 available on a first-come, first- Unit II and III — Clarence Hudak, (906) 430-2004 (cell); of your wage for a specified train- slots available! To sign up, con- serve basis. Rentals are available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sault Tribe Lambert Center, 225 Wa ing period. tact Charles Matson, (906) 450- daily, weekly and for the week- Seh Dr., St. Ignace, (906) 643-2124 (office). Candidates must meet certain 5094, or [email protected]. end. Details for reserving show Units IV and V — Mary Jenerou, (906) 450-7011; Feb. 19 and Peter White Library, Marquette, eligibility requirements and be shoes can be obtained by email- 25 at Manistique Health Center, (906) 341-8469; Feb. 18, 20 and 10-4 on Feb. 22 a resident of the seven-county ing Destiny at dmckechnie@ 27 at Munising Health Center, (906) 387-4721; Feb. 17 at Escanaba Munising Tribal Center, service area. saulttribe.net or visiting www. Penn Star, (906) 786-2636; Feb. 28 at Marquette Tribal Health Munising, 10-4 on Feb. 23 Please apply at WIOA office at BigBearArena.com. Center, (906) 225-1616. the Chi Mukwa Community Rec- Lunch will be provided. “For All Your Tire Needs”

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Easterday Ave., Sault, MI 49783 Page 4 News February 19, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Sharp delivers 2020 State of Indian Nations By Rick Smith truth: the State of Indian Nations Violence Against Women Act problems such as unnecessary disrupts every facet of tribal life – National Congress of is STRONG.” of 2013 that have become clear interruptions and delays in federal from our subsistence life ways to American Indians (NCAI) She said tribal nations across could be fixed by legislative funding, she cited the 2019 gov- our ceremonies to our continued President Fawn Sharp (Quinault the country are experiencing action, yet Congress is refusing to ernment shutdown as the latest stewardship of the natural world.” Indian Nation) delivered the 2020 remarkable renewal in cultural, expand tribal authority to justice example of federal incompetence Sharp said Indian Country State of Indian Nations on Feb. social, political and economic under the law. jeopardizing tribal citizens. has long held up its end of the 20 before a large audience at spheres. Sharp said the current federal She said it is inexcusable that government-to-government rela- George Washington University However, too many people administration interferes with the Congress has only passed one fis- tionship with the United States in Washington, D.C., which was still don’t understand the unique right of tribal nations to restore cal budget on time in 22 years. and challenged the United States also broadcast on Livestream. relationship of tribal nations with traditional homelands, creating an She also called competitive to engage in a new standard of Afterward, Senate Committee the U.S. government. People who arbitrary system of placing lands grants a gross violation of the accountability upholding tribal on Indian Affairs Chairman John don’t understand the relation- into trust. Further, she said the federal government’s responsi- sovereignty and treaty rights in Hoeven (R-N.D.), U.S. House ship include those in the halls of Indian Child Welfare Act is under bilities to Indian Country. Other all ways that they are legally Representative Democrat Deb Congress and other institutions of growing resistance by special items included the omission of and morally responsible. She Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) of the federal and state governments. interest groups “intent on stealing Indian Country in the 2017 Tax addressed several other issues New Mexico’s First District and Sharp said, “They don’t recognize Native children from their fami- Cuts and Jobs Act in spite of before concluding her address. Democrat Senator Tom Udall of the indisputable fact that we are lies, communities and cultures. years of the NCAI advocating “In closing, I wish to share this New Mexico delivered congres- genuine governments with the Federal inaction and indiffer- for tax reform priorities to build message with my fellow tribal sional responses. right – and, more importantly, the ence is also contributing to Indian sustainable economies, congres- leaders and all Native people According to a committee ability – to govern our own lands Country difficulties, according to sional neglect to pass legislation across this land,” said Sharp. statement, Hoeven mostly reflect- and communities and to govern Sharp. She said severe, chronic reaffirming tribal self-determi- “We are empowered when we ed on past efforts of the Senate them in accordance with the val- underfunding of the federal gov- nation, permanently reauthorize make great effort and take great Committee on Indian Affairs ues that make us who we are as ernment’s trust responsibilities the Special Diabetes Program for care to tell our stories of strife, in advancing Indian Country Native peoples.” and obligations were powerfully Indians and other issues. resilience, agency, ingenuity and under his chairmanship. For her She said Indian Country must illustrated in the report Broken “But federal inaction and prosperity to all those who will part, Haaland essentially echoed persist in helping others learn the Promises: Continuing Federal indifference is perhaps no more listen. We are strongest when we many of Sharp’s points, pledged truth even as tribal nations are Funding Shortfall for Native destructive than with the current think and act as one regarding her continued support of Indian coming under growing duress Americans, a 302-page report by failure of the administration and the things that matter most to all Country issues, acknowledged with threats to tribal sovereignty the United States Commission some in Congress to address of us. When we join together, we Indian Country team work in coming in many forms from all on Civil Rights submitted to the rapidly accelerating impacts are an unstoppable force capable the struggle for treaty rights parts of federal and state govern- the White House and the U.S. of climate change – or even of overcoming our greatest chal- and strongly encouraged Indian ments. She noted some encour- House leadership (see story acknowledge that it exists,” said lenges and achieving our greatest Country to respond in full aging legislative developments House hears testimony on Indian Sharp. “As Chief Seattle once and unimaginable futures and heartedly to the 2020 Census. but called them “exceptions to Country funding failures in the said, ‘What we do to the earth, aspirations.” Udall touched on legislative an increasingly alarming rule.” Jan. 15 edition of Win Awenen we do to ourselves.’ The damage The NCAI president deliv- action he has supported to help Citing examples of stalled prog- Nisitotung). human beings have done – and ers the State of Indian Nations Indian Country and acknowl- ress, Sharp cited flaws in the Sharp called attention to other continue to do – to this planet address annually. edged much more needs to be done to strengthen the govern- ment-to-government relationship between tribes and the United States. After beginning her speech with introductory remarks, Sharp dove into the heart of her pre- sentation. “The purpose of this annual address is to memorialize and affirm the enduring govern- ment-to-government relationship between tribal nations and the U.S. government. It provides our assessment of the current health of that relationship, and how it must be strengthened,” she said. She said her words are directed to all Americans, not just elected officials, political and judicial appointees and staff of the feder- al government along with tribal leaders, employees and citizens. “It is meant for all Americans — especially those who have been disenfranchised and rendered Aaniin Anishnabek, hopeless by racial injustice, eco- nomic inequality and the rapid After careful consideration, and with the support of Tribal Consultations with the Federal Government. decay of our American political my family, friends and many members of our Tribe, I have a reputation for “running a tight ship” which system,” said Sharp. “They seek I am humbly asking for your support as Chairperson means I chair the meetings fairly, keep discussions answers during these troubling of our Tribe. I am well qualified for this position. orderly and on point, and accomplish the agenda times, and they need to look no further than tribal nations to I have years of tribal government experience, over- items. I am offering to share these skills in service find them. In that spirit, I stand seeing Tribal programs and services with budgets to our Tribe as Tribal Chairperson, to stop the chaos before you today – supported by in excess of $350 million. I have provided Federal in our Board meetings that keep our Tribe from more than 600 tribal nations and testimony on behalf of our Tribe, and have even reaching its fullest potential. governments across this land – to testified to the United States Congress. share with you this undeniable At this point in my life, I am considered a Tribal National work is important, but I also serve on Elder. I am also a mother, grandmother, and a Extension Educator Sought many local committees both in and outside of our classroom teacher by profession. Using wisdom, MSU Extension is seeking Tribe. I serve as a member of the Eastern Upper education and experience, and especially embracing candidates for an Extension Peninsula Transportation Authority for Chippewa our old ways in a new time, I have helped guide Educator position that will and Luce County. I am a founding member of the many to their brightest future. I can do the same for focus on Food Safety/Super- St. Mary’s River Harbor Safety Committee and our Tribe… with your support. vising & Staff Development. have recently been appointed to the Great Lakes I humbly ask you to consider that it’s time for Please visit http://careers. Island Association. I believe it is important to have CHANGE. In the upcoming election, msu.edu and search for post- a balance of Federal, State and local impact for the ing #634013 to learn how betterment of Tribal members. VOTE JEN MCLEOD for Chairperson. you can become the next SPARTAN WHO WILL! I am also an experienced Chairperson. 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Jennifer McLeod endorses this advertisement. [email protected] February 19, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News Page 5 Attention tribal members! Are you registered to vote? Unsure if you are registered to tribe’s seven-county service unless you move in or out of an vote? You can check with Tribal area: When you live within the election unit. You must be at Enrollment at (906) 635-3396 or seven-county service area you are least 18 on election day, June Please check Tribal Enrollment’s (800) 251-6597. automatically registered to vote 25, 2020, to vote. You must be If you need to register to vote, in the unit you live. If you do not registered by March 27, 2020, “Bad Address List” you can go to www.saulttribe. know your unit, check the unit to vote in this year’s tribal elec- On pages 22-23 is a list of on any important mailings com/government/tribal-elections listing on this page. tion. Sault Tribe members who cur- please call the Enrollment to get a voter registration card, If you live OUTSIDE the Any questions about voter rently have bad addresses on file Department at (800) 251-6597. or you can clip the form on this service area: You can choose registration? Please contact with the Sault Tribe Enrollment To view the complete list of page and mail it in to the Tribal which unit to be registered in. the Enrollment Department at Department. bad addresses please visit the Election Committee, P.O. Box Select the unit where you have 635-3396 or (800) 251-6597, or To update your mailing Sault Tribe website at www. 102, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783. the closest ties. Joanne Carr or Linda Grossett at address so you don’t miss out saulttribe.com. If you live INSIDE the Registration is permanent 635-6050 or (800) 793-0660. Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Units

Marquette UNIT V Sault Tribe’s Seven- Sault Ste. Marie County Service Area. • • Sugar MuniSing • • UNIT II iSlanD newberry • UNIT I DruMMonD UNIT IV iSlanD • Sault Tribe’s service naubinway • area is divided into five aniStique • units covering seven • M HeSSel counties in the eastern St. ignace • Upper Peninsula of • UNIT III Michigan. eScanaba Information for prospective tribal election candidates The following is a copy of Candidates are also welcome [email protected]. If newspaper deadlines and a adver- Win Awenen Nisitotung the letter being sent out to new to purchase additional paid ad you have any questions or con- tising rate card for your conve- 531 Ashmun St., candidates as they receive their space in the February, March, cerns, please don’t hesitate to nience. Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 election packets: April, May and June issues. Call email or call any time. Respectfully, [email protected] Dear Prospective Tribal us at 632-6398 or email me at Attached is a schedule of the Jennifer Dale-Burton, editor (906) 632-6398, ext. 26073 Election Candidate: For this election, the list of eligible candidates is due out Friday, April 24, after which Tribal election unit listing by city and zip code UNIT I Germfask 49836 Champion 49814 Traunik 49890 the candidates will be placed on Barbeau 49710 Goetzville 49736 Cooks 49817 Trenary 49891 the Primary Election ballot for a Bay Mills 49715 Gould City 49838 Cornell 49818 Wells 49819 seat on the Sault Tribe Board of Brimley 49715 Gulliver 49840 Directors. Escanaba 49829 Dafter 49724 Hessel 49745 UNIT V This letter is to ensure you Fayette 49835 Eckerman 49728 McMillan 49853 Arnold 49819 have enough time to write and Garden 49835 submit your 500 words for the Hulbert 49748 Naubinway 49762 Gladstone 49837 Autrain 49806 Candidates’ Forum in the April Kincheloe 49788 Newberry 49868 Gwinn 49841 Beaver Grove 49855 issue of the tribal newspaper. Kincheloe 49886 Pickford 49774 Ishpeming 49849 Big Bay 49808 This and your photo constitute Kinross 49752 Rexton 49794 KI Sawyer 49843 Chatham 49816 the quarter page space you are Neebish Island 49710 Rudyard 49780 Limestone 49816 Christmas 49862 being given by the newspaper as Paradise 49768 Stalwart 49736 Little Lake 49833 Deerton 49822 a primary candidate. Your piece Raco 49715 Trout Lake 49793 Manistique 49854 Eben Junction 49825 is due by 5 p.m. on Friday, April Sault Ste. Marie 49783 Nahma 49864 Forrest Lake 49832 17. Strongs 49790 UNIT III Negaunee 49866 Grand Marais 49839 If for some reason you are not Sugar Island 49783 Brevort 49760 Northland 49869 Harvey 49855 placed on the ballot, we won’t Mackinac Island 49757 Perkins 49872 Marquette 49855 publish your forum piece. In UNIT II Moran 49760 Princeton 49841 Michigamme 49861 order to make press and have Cedarville 49719 Pointe Aux Pins 49775 Rapid River 49878 Munising 49862 the paper published and mailed Curtis 49820 St. Ignace 49781 Republic 49879 Palmer 49871 before the primary ballots are DeTour Village 49725 Rock 49880 Rumley 49826 Engadine 49827 UNIT IV Seney 49883 mailed, we must have your pieces Skandia 49885 Epoufette 49762 Bark River 49807 Shingleton 49884 by April 17. Thompson 49889 Please include a photo if we Fibre 49780 Brampton 49837 Wetmore 49895 don’t already have it. Call us in advance of the deadline if you SAULT STE. MARIE TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS need a photo taken. If you email VOTER REGISTRATION FORM your submission, the text format Non-resident Members must choose one of the five election units in order to vote in Tribal Elections. They should consider selecting must be a word processing file the unit in which they have the closest ties and indicate below the unit they select. Registration is permanent unless you move in/ such as Microsoft Word, or text out of an election unit. This form must be received by the Tribal Election Committee ninety (90) days prior to a general election in in the email window. The photo must be a separate file. We will order for the registration to be valid. The address to which my ballot should be sent is: not accept PDFs or Publisher Please Print documents for your 500 words. For the General Election, NAME______MAILING ADDRESS______unofficial primary results will be announced Friday, May 22. STREET (PHYSICAL) ADDRESS______Winners of this election must have their free half page ad at the CITY & STATE______ZIP CODE______newspaper office Friday, May 22, by 5 p.m. This letter constitutes ___ - ___ - ___ - ___ your notice to do so. The newspa- To verify identity, please include last four numbers of your social security: per staff can design your ad and I understand that this voter registration card must be completed and received at least 90 days prior to a general furnish you a proof via email. We election to be eligible to vote in Tribal Elections. encourage you to have your ad in early in anticipation of winning. I register to vote in Unit ______SIGNATURE______(Must have signature to be Valid.) Page 6 News February 19, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung

Michigan SAULT STE. MARIE TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS League for NOTICE OF ELECTION JANUARY 31, 2020 Public Policy The Election Committee of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians would like to inform you that a tribal election will be held for the Tribal Board of Directors this year; with a primary held in spring and the general election held this summer. Below are important dates and information pertaining responds to to the election. the governor’s The timetable for the election process is as follows: (All deadlines are 5:00 p.m. ET).

March 27 ...... Deadline for voter registration. Last day to receive Letter of Intent for potential offer for state candidates. Roll of registered voters prepared and posted. Nomination petitions available. budget April 17 ...... Nominating petition deadline. By Rick Smith April 24 ...... List of eligible candidates available. Michigan League for Public April 27 ...... Deadline for contests relating to nominations and voter registration. Policy (MLPP) President and May 1 ...... Blank primary ballots mailed to voters. CEO Gilda Z. Jacobs recently May 22 ...... Primary election date. released May 26 ...... Deadline for contests relating to vote count. a state- Excellent sources June 5 ...... Blank ballots for general election mailed to voters. ment on for information on June 25 ...... General Election day. Governor county-by-coun- June 29 ...... Deadline for contest relating to vote count. Gretchen ty economic and Whitmer’s demographic OFFICERS TO BE ELECTED proposed numbers in state budget provided Tribal Chairperson for 2021. Unit 1: -3 members- Unit 3: -1 member- Jacobs said the state’s budget rev- Unit 2: -1 member- Unit 4: -1 member- enues face significant constraints The term of all officers will be four years. due in part to measures passed by former Governor Rick Snyder,

such as the 2011 business tax cuts VOTER REGISTRATION causing state revenue losses and Tribal members who will be 18 years of age or older on the date of the general election are eligible to vote. The Tribal Election Code states all led to long-term disinvestment Resident Members in an election unit shall automatically be registered and Non-resident Members can choose one of the five election units in order and deteriorating infrastructure, to vote in Tribal Elections. Registration is permanent unless you move in/out of an election unit. Registration forms must be received by the roads and water utilities. Tribal Election Committee, ninety (90) days prior to the general election, in order to vote in the upcoming elections. Voter registration is open and “We don’t need more money tribal members who need to register (all previously registered members are considered permanently registered) can contact the Tribal Election this year, we need more period,” Committee at the address given below or call the Executive Assistant at (906) 635-6050 or 1-800-793-0660 or the Tribal Registrar's Office. In she said in the statement, “wheth- order to register, you must complete and return a voter registration form to the: Tribal Election Committee, P.O. Box 102, Sault Ste. Marie, er it’s reining in business tax cuts, Michigan 49783, before 5:00 p.m. on March 27, 2020. Registration forms received after that time or not completed will be deemed unregistered simply keeping up with inflation for this election. or taking bold action to bring VOTING PROCEDURE in new funds. We don’t need to All ballots will be mailed to registered voters by first class mail. In order to be counted, ballots must be received by the Tribal Election Committee invest in our roads or our schools by 5:00 p.m. at the United States Post Office-Sault Ste. Marie location on May 22, 2020 for the primary election and on June 25, 2020 for the or public safety or health and general election. A Post Office Box is provided by the United States Post Office for return of the ballots. The address of the box will be included human services, we need to invest on the ballot. in all of them.”

Jacobs cited comments from Address Correction Requested: The election will be conducted by mail to the address shown in the Tribal Registrar's records. It is the the governor’s budget director, responsibility of the tribal member to ensure that the address shown for him or her is correct. Please contact the Tribal Registrar’s Office for any who said the Whitmer adminis- changes: Tribal Registrar's Office, 2428 Shunk Road, Mailing address: P.O. Box 1628, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 phone: (906) 632-8552 or 1 tration remains open to working (800) 251-6597. with the legislature to find solu-

tions. “We echo that, as bringing NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES new money and more of it into Any tribal member who meets the requirements detailed in The Tribal Election Ordinance is eligible for election to office. A candidate for the state continues to be the ulti- nomination must be eighteen years of age or older by June 25, 2020, a qualified voter, and have established one year residency within the Election mate policy change needed in the Unit which they seek to represent. Any member; who holds appointed/elected position in another unit of government, has been convicted of state to address everything else,” election fraud, misdemeanors involving gambling, theft, dishonesty or fraud, or a felony offense is ineligible for election to office. Any person she said. elected shall voluntarily resign employment position and/or surrender any rights under any contract with the Tribe prior to assuming office. To be The statement also comments nominated, a candidate must file a letter of intent, background investigation forms, nominating petition, campaigning financing forms, etc. with the on issues of child care, maternal Tribal Election Committee in accordance with the Election Ordinance. A nomination petition must bear the original signatures of the proper and infant health, school funding number of registered voters from the unit to be represented. A voter may sign only as many petitions as there are offices to be filled from their and family leave. unit. Petitions must be submitted on the forms provided by the Election Committee obtained at the designated offices. Further, the MLPP statement

provided sources of data on a ADDITIONAL INFORMATION wide variety of issues online at Finance Reporting: The Election Committee requires candidates and others who expend money on the election to file reports on campaign mlpp.org/geographic-fact-sheets, fundraising and spending. If you plan to spend money on the election, you must contact the Election Committee to obtain the proper forms before mlpp.org/spotlight-on-your- doing so. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in criminal prosecution. county/ and mlpp.org/kids-count-

profiles-2019/. A publication of Election Contests & Complaints: Any tribal member may raise election disputes before the Election Committee. All disputes must be stated in special interest to all Michigan writing, addressed to the Chairperson of the Election Committee, contain the original signature and received under procedures provided in the residents is the MLPP’s Owner’s Election Ordinance. The Election Committee will review disputes according to the Election Ordinance. Manual for Michigan, designed

with the help of Michigan resi- Election Ordinance: This letter is a narrative statement of the requirements of the Election Ordinance and the Constitution. Any discrepancies dents and taken to legislators in the Election Ordinance and Constitution are controlling and superlative. Questions regarding the election should be directed to the Tribal Election every district. The MLPP said Committee. several of the manual’s priorities

were passed in 2019 and more Designated Offices: Designated Offices are the tribal offices as to which additional election material is available and for delivery of may be passed in 2020 as they correspondence. Each designated office is defined in the Election Ordinance. Please note: Unit 1 the designated office shall be The Tribal Court are contained in the governors Office, located at the George Nolan Judicial Building, and Unit 3 shall be the Human Resource Office, located at 3015 Mackinac Trail. proposed budget. The MLPP is a non-profit organization established in 1912 to help all Michigan residents with equity and opportunity. Learn more at mlpp.org. Everson’s Home Furnishings Furnishings – Bedding – Flooring – WindoW TreaTmenTs YOUR HOMETOWN FULL SERVICE BANK SINCE 1902 Everson’s is your Full Line La-Z-Boy Dealer in the EUP. Ask about our eBanking services! If Tribal, Everson’s AlwAys pays your sales Tax! Sault Ste. Marie-Main • Sault Ste. 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When her dream job important for young women to opened up at the U.S. Department be a full-time have stories with characters that of Education, Office of Indian author are relatable to them. The main Education, she applied for and character’s father is Ojibwa and was offered the position of By Brenda Austin her mother is non-Native. The director for the Office of Indian Sault Tribe member and former characters live in Sault Ste. Marie, Education in March 2019. tribal employee Angeline Boulley Mich., and belong to a fictional Excited to begin this new signed a seven-figure two- Native American tribe called the chapter in her career as an author, book deal for her debut young Sugar Island Ojibwe Tribe. “I Boulley said, “As Francisco X. adult novel, The Firekeeper’s fictionalized the tribe because I Stork completed his feedback Daughter. wanted to take creative license on my manuscript, he asked if Boulley’s agent, Faye Bender with the story,” Boulley said. “In I would consider submitting at The Book Group, sold the the story, the tribe operates a very it to his agent. I was stunned novel and its unwritten sequel Angeline Boulley lucrative gaming casino and also and honored by this completely to the highest bidder during a invitations from friends to work recent success to her participation disperses per capita payments unexpected referral. He is a 12-bidder auction in Oct. 2019. to their members. That figures tremendous resource and has Firekeeper’s Daughter is coming on the manuscript. People see the in the highly competitive success and don’t understand the mentorship program she was into the story with some of the made a difference in my life and in the spring of 2021, and is being conflicts that happen.” my writing career through his published by Henry Holt Books hard work it takes to get there. I awarded in 2019 through the love my story; it didn’t feel like publishing industries nonprofit Boulley worked for the Sault kindness, talent, and insight.” for Young Readers, an imprint of Tribe as the education director You can find Angeline Boulley Macmillan. work or like I was sacrificing We Need Diverse Books anything, it was very joyful.” (WNDB). The WNDB program and assistant executive director of on Twitter: @FineAngeline or Boulley said she resigned as of membership and internal services; at www.angelineboulley.com. Feb. 14, 2020, as the director of Boulley credits much of her pairs each up-and-coming author the Office of Indian Education at the U.S. Department of Education to focus on her new career as an author. “I had intended to provide long-term leadership at the Office of Indian Education,” she said, “but my book publishing deal was a game changer. When I was a young reader, I never saw myself in any story. I am so excited to focus my energies on writing contemporary thrillers set in my tribal community and am proud to be part of the Native kid literature world, and blessed to be able to give it my all!” Boulley said Firekeeper’s Daughter is a coming of age story about a young Ojibwe woman, 18-year-old Daunis. Her mixed heritage and un-enrolled status made her an outsider in her hometown and her reservation. Instead of spending the summer after high school preparing for her freshman year at the University of Michigan, valedictorian Daunis will be staying home to care for her emotionally fragile mother after back-to-back family tragedies. It doesn’t take long for her to meet high school senior Jamie, the newest addition to a local hockey team, who is eager to get to know Daunis better. Her world is turned upside down when she witnesses a murder, and reluctantly Daunis becomes part of an investigation into a series of drug-related deaths. She is determined to find answers and help a community that hasn’t always accepted her, and to do that she must decide what it means to be a strong Ojibwe woman when she has to choose between saving those she loves, helping the FBI and protecting her tribal community. Boulley said, “2019 was a fantastic year for me. New job, agent, book sold, but people don’t see the 10 years that I worked on the book. And that during all of 2018 and the first part of 2019 I would get up at 5 a.m. and write for two or three hours. I would work on my book and do research, then go to my day job. On weekends I had to turn down Page 8 Language February 19, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Mkwa Giizis Anishinaabemowin 2020 Bear Moon You are a work in progress, which means you get there by Susan Askwith a little at a time, not all at once. Wiingaashk — Miinzisan - Hair Sweetgrass is one of our four sacred Nda gaanwaankwe. I have long hair. medicines. It is said to be the hair of Jim tkwonikwe. Jim has short hair. Mother Earth (Kashinaan Aki). Both Sam bashkondibe. Sam is bald. wiingashk and human hair were usually Alan gwayakwaabiigdikwe. Alan has straight hair. braided - three strands woven togeth- *Biisgindibe. He (or she) has curly hair. er. One teaching says single strands Nookmis waabshkindibe. My grandma has white hair. are weak when pulled. A braid creates Nda makadewaankwe. I have black hair. strength, as does belonging to a family, N’mishoomis waabkwe. My grandpa has gray hair. tribe and all of creation. And the three *Zaawindibe. He (or she) has yellow hair. strands could also represent body, mind Jim akiaandekwe. Jim has brown hair. and spirit. What teachings have you Nda bkondibe. My hair is messed up. learned about braids? N’wii nsikwedizo. I will comb my hair. N’wii gziibiigindibe. I will wash my hair. Phyllis kaadenige. Phyllis has braids. * When nobody is named, assume it’s he or she.

Give each “person” here some hair (or keep them bald!). Under each, write words that describe the color and type of hair you drew. Why did our Anishinaabek ancestors wear their hair long? Perhaps it reminded them of our con- nection with the rest of nature. Maybe it had spiritual significance - a source of strength and power. Certainly it was a sign of belonging to a strong vibrant culture where they could feel healthy pride and self respect. Traditional prac- tices and understandings concerning hair varied among tribes and even among tribe members. What traditional practic- es have you been taught? Today the way we keep our hair is usually more an expression of personal preference than reflecting our traditional values. But we could choose to arrange it as a physical symbol of our intention to live in the good ways (mino bimaadiz- iwin) of our people, and a continuation of our tribal history. Not necessary, but a pretty interesting option to consider.

Pronunciation Guide; How to Sound Really Good: Let’s just stick with these basics: Letters sound like they do in reading English, except for these ones. Little kid: Mom, why a sounds like U in cup i sounds like I in fit is your hair white? aa sounds like A in fall ii sounds like EE in feed Mom: Every time I o sounds like OO in book e sounds like E in fed worry about you one oo sounds like O in grow g sounds only like g in go turns white. nh has no sound at all; it is only a SIGN that the vowel in front of it is said in a nasal way. Little kid: Mom! CAUTION!! Just pick one English has a lot of strange spellings. Our system of writing is easi- phrase or a couple words from this What did you do to er. We pronounce all the letters shown, even if we say some of them lesson to learn. Have fun, not stress. Grandma? pretty fast and some are pretty quiet. February 19, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News Page 9 Sault Tribe Thrive opens in Tamarack Business Center By Sault Tribe Thrive better understand the benefits recent progression of the Sault began working for the tribe in their locally-focused, sustainable What is Sault Tribe Thrive? of doing business on tribal trust Tribe EDC,” Lockhart said. Human Resources, later moving online-floral studio, Bloom Co., Sault Tribe Thrive is a branch of lands and within the tax agree- “Business development is an area to positions in marketing and LLC. Together he and his wife the Sault Tribe EDC. We mean ment areas. We strive to help our of significant opportunity for the accounting. While working full- live in Sault Ste. Marie with their business! We are the business tribal business owners overcome Sault Tribe and our tribal mem- time for the tribe he enrolled in three children. development branch of the EDC. the unique challenges faced by bers due to the benefits afforded Central Michigan University’s For additional information Through board support, the EDC tribes, facilitating job creation to us through the Tribal Tax MSA program, completing grad- regarding Sault Tribe Thrive, was able to secure a $485,000 and retention, business start-up, Agreement and trust land status.” uate work on a concentration in contact Justin Emery, business Minority Business Development relocations to tribal lands, sales Lockhart is a Sault Tribe information resource manage- support coordinator, via email Agency multi-year grant to growth, government contract- member and lifelong Sault res- ment in 2014. Most recently, at [email protected], phone develop the Sault Tribe Thrive. ing and capital formation. We ident who has worked for the Lockhart provided internal audit (906) 635-6050, extension Sault Tribe Thrive’s objective is provide expertise in the areas of tribe in many capacities since services for the tribe before mov- 26121; or David Lockhart, direc- to successfully support a Sault property and land management, 2011. After completing work on ing into his current role. tor of business development, via Tribe member-owned business retail enterprises and business a bachelor’s degree in English In 2018, Lockhart fulfilled a email at dlockhart3@saulttribe. environment through outreach services. and communication at Lake lifelong dream by teaming up net or phone, 635-6050, exten- and educational efforts. Sault Tribe Thrive operates Superior State University, he with his wife, Matty, to start sion 26303. Additionally, Sault Tribe under a director and business Thrive aims to develop several support coordinator, positions model businesses that exemplify directly created by the Minority the various scenarios in which Business Development Agency My Trusted Friends and tribal member business owners grant. Justin Emery was hired as can realize the operational ben- business support coordinator in Communities, efits of partnerships with Sault November 2019. Justin is a Sault Tribe. We want to attract AND Tribe member and native of St. It is my profound honor to represent you. start up tribal member owned Ignace. I would like to take this opportunity to businesses on Sault Tribe lands “I could not be happier to announce to the members of Unit 2 that I AND support growth of tribal support our Native people and will be running for re-election for our tribal member owned business world- I‘m encouraged by the direction wide. the Sault Tribe EDC is headed,” nation. I will continue to be a sound, stable Our goal is to bring consis- Emery said. voice at the table, at the state and feder- tency in our approach to business After graduating from Lasalle al levels, for you and your families. Please development. This includes the High School in 2007, he enrolled take the time to make sure that you are formation of the Sault Tribe at Alma College, complet- Business Alliance, a tribal mem- ing work for his bachelor’s in registered to vote and, as always, please ber-owned business directory, business in 2012. Emery held contact me any time: 906-484-2954. a monthly newsletter, monthly customer-forward positions for updates in the tribe’s newspaper, multiple local financial institu- website and social media pres- tions before coming to work for ence (coming soon) and using the Sault Tribe. Emery resides regional service providers to in Sault Ste. Marie with his wife share opportunities for business and son. Lana Causley-Smith owners and entrepreneurs. Both In December 2019, the Sault Paid for by the Committee to Elect Lana Causley-Smith. Please Use Your Voice and Vote established businesses and start- Tribe EDC hired David Lockhart ups are encouraged to connect as director of business develop- with Sault Tribe Thrive to help ment. “It’s exciting to see the NALOXONE—Can Save a Life!! **SAVE THE DATE** ITC provides Naloxone/Harm Reduction Training 10TH ANNUAL Contact Lisa Moran, Education Manager 906-632-6896 Ext. 126 BAAWTING [email protected] ANISHINAABEMOWIN LANGUAGE As the number of fatal opioid overdoses continue to increase dramatically across America, it is IMPORTANT to have naloxone in the hands of first responders, health professionals, family members, roommates and CONFERENCE friends who can save someone’s life before it’s too late! Mdaaswi shi boon zhaa zhi G'do naagade'endaanaa Anishinaabemowin Who is at risk for an opioid overdose? "10 years of caring for the language"  People who take prescription opioids, especially in high doses. Now Accepting session proposals. Please email to  People who use alcohol, anti-depressants, or benzodiazepines in addition to opioids. [email protected]  People who are addicted to prescription or illicit opioids. JUNE 12-13, 2020  People who have recently detoxed from opioids, or who are recently in recovery from opioid addiction. NIIGAANAGIIZHIK CEREMONIAL BUILDING What is naloxone? 11 ICE CIRCLE DRIVE  Also known by brand names Narcan or Evzio—Safe, FDA-approved medication that has been proven to reverse SAULT STE. MARIE, MI 49783 opioid overdoses in minutes. It comes in forms of a nasal spray and an injection.  It can reverse an opioid overdose in minutes.

How does naloxone work? Vote Sorenson Unit III  When you take an opioid, it binds to specific receptors in the brain, spinal cord & gastrointestinal tract.  During an overdose, the drugs depress the user’s respiratory system so much that the user stops breathing com- I am pletely.  Naloxone is an opioid antagonist used to temporarily reverse the effects of an overdose. humbled  It binds to the same receptor as the opioid, displacing the opioid in the process & temporarily undoing its harmful by the effects. “  After naloxone has been administered to an overdose victim, they can begin breathing again within a matter of a outpouring of minute. support the What is the need? members have  There is a small time period of opportunity to reverse overdose & ensure the person stays alive when they over- given me and dose. hope to once  Must be introduced to the body relatively quickly.  It’s only meant to be a first line of defense during overdose, because its antidote effect will wear off in 20-90 Bridgett Sorenson, again have your minutes. Unit III Director support this  It buys time for the victim until they can be treated more thoroughly by licensed medical professionals.

[email protected] election cycle.” How do you get naloxone? 906-984-2052  You may be able to access free or low-cost naloxone kits through community organizations.  Local Pharmacy—these medications are available in most states without a prescription. (Cost varies) Please Vote in Your Tribal Election! Paid for & endorsed by Bridgett Sorenson Page 10 News February 19, 2020 Explore American Indian foods at indigikitchen.com By Rick Smith locally harvested foods of our from engineering and created Bringing traditional American ancient ancestors has the added indigikitchen.” Indian foods to an interface with benefit reinforcing cultural bonds. Indigikitchen.com features digital technology is what folks According to Gladstone, short cooking videos on the site find at indigikitchen.com. The Indigikitchen.com is another and Gladstone also offers pre- website name is a mash of the way of helping of helping Indian sentations and programs to share words indigenous, digital and Country to be strong. “My knowledge about indigenous kitchen. According to the web- path has always pushed me to foods with local communities. site, its aim is to use modern dig- strengthening resilience within The Aspen Institute Center for ital media to invigorate interest Native communities,” she said. “I Native American Youth recog- in indigenous foods, help folks was drawn to sustainability.” nized Gladstone as a Champion to find and prepare food on their After graduating from for Change in 2017 citing her own reservations and strengthen Columbia University in New work in decolonizing Native diets cultural ties and well being. York with a Bachelor of Science through her online cooking vid- Indigikitchen.com is the degree in environmental engi- eos. The center said, “Mariah’s brainchild of Mariah Gladstone neering with a focus on alter- passion for this work comes from who has Blackfeet and Cherokee native and renewable energy, the knowledge that the dispro- ancestry. In the coming fall, Gladstone saw the need for portionate rate at which Native Gladstone is going on the road in Photo courtesy of Mariah Gladstone indigikitchen. peoples are affected by diabetes a year long search of American Left, renowned Sioux Chef and Native foods restaurateur Sean Sherman “I returned home to the is due in large part to historical Indian cooks of traditional indig- and indigikitchen.com founder Mariah Gladstone at a collaborative Blackfeet Reservation in attacks on Native diets carried enous fare across the continent cooking demonstration done as part of a No Kid Hungry function in Montana after graduation and out by the U.S. government in an with recipes to share in order Billings, Mont. Gladstone is soon embarking on a journey across Indian confronted the realities of liv- attempt to colonize America.” to build a database of recipes. Country in search of traditional indigenous fare. Pictured here, Sherman ing 40 miles from a grocery Further, the Robert Wood She also wants to build on the speaks as Gladstone is making blue corn crusted lake trout with a store that carried expensive and Johnson Foundation selected cooking videos she currently has lamb’s quarter pesto. unhealthy goods,” she said. “I Gladstone for a Culture of Health posted on the site. She’ll buy realized the term ‘food desert’ Leader fellowship and she was the goods to make the meals, initial information at Facebook/ Indigenous foods like wild game, only applies to the distances it named a 2018 Grist 50 Fixer. cooks just have to be willing to indigikitchen. berries, corn, squash and wild took to purchase food. We still Along with her many func- be filmed sharing their time and Gladstone notes on the rice are easier to digest than live in lands that provide for us, tions with indigikitchen.com, culinary skills in making dishes. website that healthful eating processed foods such as wheat but we must relearn how to use Gladstone is active in other And she’s looking for people generally involves avoiding pro- flour, dairy and sugar. Among those traditional foods. With endeavors promoting indigenous now, those interested can leave cessed foods and preservatives. American Indians, eating the that in mind, I stepped away diets. Absentee ballots now available for state’s presidential primary LANSING — Secretary of Due to the constitutional an absent voter ballot application primary on March 10. At the campaigns nationally, state law State Jocelyn Benson recently amendment passed by voters in or download one at Michigan. polling place and on the absentee required the candidate listing to announced that absent voter 2018, all eligible and registered gov/Vote. ballot application, voters will be finalized in December 2019. ballots are available with clerks voters in Michigan may request There is no political party be asked to select a presidential To have their name removed across the state so voters can now an absent voter ballot without registration requirement and any primary ballot for either the from the ballot, candidates had to request an absentee ballot for the providing a reason. They can Michigan registered voter can Democratic or Republican par- submit a formal request in writ- presidential primary election. visit their local clerk’s office for participate in the presidential ties that also may contain local ing to withdraw their name to the election items. Voters who do Bureau of Elections by Dec. 13, Urban Indian military veterans health bills pending not wish to participate in the 2019. presidential primary may request All voters can visit the By Rick Smith version is in committee. ans, but does not include urban a ballot that contains only local Michigan Voter Information Bills that would improve The legislation would improve Indian health centers. The Health items. Center at Michigan.gov/Vote to access to health care for health care access for American Care Access for Urban Native Although some of the can- view the candidates and ques- American Indian military vet- Indian veterans by incorporating Americans Act would correct that didates have suspended their tions that will be on their ballot. erans in cities across the United U.S. Department of Veterans oversight. States pend on the floors of the Affairs (VA) health care coverage U.S. Congress. at urban Indian health centers. Last August, Democratic According to a joint announce- Senator Tom Udall of New ment from Udall and Khanna, Kindergarten Mexico and Representative the legislation would help Native Ro Khanna of California The veterans get culturally competent U.S. Senate and House of care while relieving the burden OPen HOUSe! Representatives introduced the on the VA health care system. Health Care Access for Urban Currently, federal law permits Native Americans Act (S. 2365 the VA to reimburse federal and Welcome Kindergarten and H.R.. 4153). The Senate bill tribe-operated Indian Health was placed on the legislative cal- Services facilities for care pro- Campers! Class of 2033! endar in December and the House vided to American Indian veter- If you have a child ready for Kindergarten in Fall 2020, please fill out the online form at www.sault- MY LIFE IS MOBILE. schools.org (select “welcome to kindergarten). SO IS MY CREDIT UNION. 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Sault Ste. Marie • Brimley • Bay Mills Kinross • Cedarville If you have any questions regarding Sault Area Schools Kindergarten Roundup, please call www.soocoop.com NCUA Insured Amy Kronemeyer at 906-635-5653. February 19, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Natural Resources Page 11 Online reporting goes live; 2020 license reminders Submitted by Robert page, you’ll click the red Treaty Inland Hunting, Fishing, and a monthly catch report no later Marchand, Chief of Police Licensing Reporting; or Gathering Licenses than the 10th of each month. For Sault Tribe Law Enforcement 3. Sault Tribe’s Natural Inland licenses are good for example, if you held your license and the Natural Resources Resources Department page fishing only inland lakes and on any day in the month of Department are excited to (where you go to get all Inland streams in Sault Tribe’s Treaty February, you are required to sub- announce that online treaty related documents – applications, Area. 2020 Inland Hunting, mit a report no later than March licensing reporting is now avail- harvest reports, and other infor- Fishing, and Gathering and Inland 10. If you held your license in able for our members, regard- mation) will have the available Non-Hunting Harvest cards will March, you are required to submit less of which license you hold: reports and instruction pages in be available March 2, 2020. 2019 a report no later than April 10, Commercial, Subsistence/Gill net, their downloads section or by inland licenses do not expire until and so on. or Inland Hunting and Fishing clicking the red “For Applications March 31, 2020, so if you are still Please remember that if you or Non Hunter Harvest card. Click Here” option at the bottom engaged in any allowable activ- receive the gill net license, you STLE and NRD would like to of their page. ities, please make sure you hang must also have the general subsis- thank Sault Tribe’s IT Security To access online reports for Each required report has a set on to your 2019 license until tence license and carry both while Department and Sault Tribe’s whichever license you hold, of instructions that should help then. Remember that if you held a you are engaged in the activity. Communications Department for please go to www.saulttribe.com, you get through the submittal 2019 license, you will not be able At any time during the licensing all their assistance in making this and there are several locations process successfully. Please con- to obtain the 2020 license until year, if you are no longer fishing happen. you’ll be able to find the elec- tact our office if you encounter you have submitted your 2019 under these licenses, you are able Please note that this new fea- tronic reports: any issues with this new report Harvest Report. This report is to turn them in to Sault Tribe ture is simply adding one more 1. The main website page submittal process and we will required of everyone who held a Law Enforcement with a final method that our members are able will have a Treaty Licensing be happy to assist. Please note 2019 license regardless of activity catch report and you will not be to use to submit required reports. Reporting button in the shape of that you are still able to submit during the 2019 licensing season. responsible for any further report- It does not change or add any a police badge. Click on it and it required reports through the other Subsistence and/or ing, unless you pick the license(s) additional requirements than what will take you to the page that has methods that have been available: Subsistence Gill Net Licenses back up at any time during that are already in place. To review all three reports available along fax, U.S. Mail, drop off at the These licenses are authorized licensing year. Gill net fishers requirements associated with each with instruction pages; Sault Tribe Law Enforcement’s only on the Great Lakes within must turn in both the general type of license Sault Tribe issues, 2. Sault Tribe Law office in Sault Ste. Marie, and for Sault Tribe’s 1836 Treaty Area. subsistence license and the sub- please go to www.saulttribe.com, Enforcement’s Conservation the commercial and subsistence If you have not yet obtained your sistence gill net license. Government, Tribal Code, and page will have a link on it that reports, you can email them to 2020 Subsistence or Subsistence Sault Tribe members are access either Chapter 21 or 23 for will take you to the page that both [email protected] and and Gill Net licenses, you do not authorized to engage in recre- the Inland Fishing, Hunting and has all three reports available [email protected] (you must have a reporting requirement. If ational fishing on the Great Lakes Gathering rules, or Chapter 20 along with instruction pages. email to both Amber and Rachel you have obtained your license, in the 1836 Treaty Area using just and CORA Code for Commercial On Law Enforcement’s main and receive a response that your please remember that regardless their tribal membership cards and and Subsistence/Gill netting page, click the red Conservation report was received from one of of activity during the reporting abiding by State of Michigan rules. 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Marie Tribe Cemetery, establishment of FY Schlosser, Jozwiak & Somerville Indian Affairs funds of $497,992, Tribe Inc. initiative forward. of Chippewa Indians Board of 2020 budget — Approved with — Approved through Dec. 31, Tribal Court fund balance of 30 — Authorization to Apply Directors met for a regularly Tribal Buildings Funds monies of 2020, for providing legal services $38,239.76, tribal support funds for a Grant From the Economic scheduled meeting on Jan. 7 at the $5,000. to the tribe related to treaty fishing of $106,991.98 and a transfer Development Agency (EDA) Kewadin Casino and Convention 09 — BIE Part B and C rights. out to juvenile probation office — Authorized the tribe’s EDC Center in Sault Ste. Marie. All Funding, FY 2020 — The board 16 — Approving contract, Frost of $46,162.16. Further approves executive director to apply for board members were present with supported and accepted the BIE Brown Todd, LLC — Approved modification to juvenile probation an EDA grant of up to $300,000 the exception of Charles Matson. Part C in the amount of $10,250, for the purpose of providing legal officer for a change in the person- for assessing economic develop- There were 20 resolutions dis- and the Part B Funding in the services to the tribe, expiring Dec. nel sheet for an increase of State of ment opportunities for existing cussed and passed, 12 by unani- amount of $141,260. 31, 2020. Michigan funding of $4,112.83 and lands and develop a plan to move mous vote. 10 — Authorizing a limited 17 — Approving contract, an increase of transfer funds from forward with such plan. The appli- Resolution 2020-01 — Third waiver of sovereign immunity as Butzel Long, P.C. — Approved for Judicial Services of $4,112.84. cation includes the Eastern Upper party revenue FY 2020 budget required to obtain a liquor license providing legal services in relation 24-26 — Trust Land Status Peninsula Regional Planning as a modification — Approved for from the Michigan Liquor Control to general civil litigation and relat- — Three resolutions requesting joint applicant. an increase of transfer monies of Commission, White Pine Lodge ed matters, ending Dec. 31, 2020. the Secretary of the Interior take No resolution 2020-31. $166,270.60. — The tribe agreed to a limited 18 — Approving contract, three parcels of land in trust for 32 — Sault Tribe 02 — Sawyer Village, Harvey, waiver of its sovereign immunity Plunkett Cooney, P.C. — the benefit of the tribe. The par- Comprehensive Classification FY 2020 capital expenditures in connection with its operation Approved for providing legal cels are at Rabbits Back Peak and Compensation Study budget modification — Approved of White Pine Lodge Enterprises services in relation to general civil in the Township of St. Ignace in Project 19-053 Contract Award for an increase of $482,500, with to facilitate the transfer of a state litigation and related matters, end- Mackinac County, 1229 Marquette and Budget Authorization — funding from the fund balance of liquor license in the name of White ing Dec. 31, 2020. Ave., in Sault Ste. Marie and A.B. Authorized the selection and Sawyer Village. Pine Lodge Enterprises. 19 — Approving contract, Wilgus Block 12 Lots 24-30 in contracting with MGT Consulting 03 — ACFS, Family Violence 11 — Trust land statue, Miller Nash Graham & Dunn Sault Ste. Marie. Group to perform classification FY 2020 budget modification Methodist Mission Reserve, Sault L.L.P. — Approved for the pur- 27 — Authority and Approval and compensation studies of — Approved for an increase in Ste. Marie, Chippewa County, pose of providing legal services, for the Chairperson to Execute governmental, enterprise and Federal HHS monies of $46,296. Mich. — The tribe requested the ending Dec. 31, 2020. Memorandum of Understanding gaming positions with funding of 04 — Family Violence Secretary of the Interior accept title 20 — Amending letter of credit and Non-Disclosure Agreement $270,460 from Human Resources. Prevention and Services Program to the Methodist Mission Reserve to increase limited waiver of sov- With Batchewana First Nation — 33 — Approving Contract — The board authorized the appli- in trust for the benefit of the tribe. ereign immunity and consent to Authorized the board’s chairperson Michael T. Edwards — Authorized cation to the Family and Youth 12 — Approving contract waiver of tribal court jurisdiction to enter terms established in a legal services contract to Dec. 31, Services Bureau for funding of a Ogitchiida Qwe and Associates credit agreement with PNC Bank, memorandum of understanding 2020. Family Violence Prevention and — The board approved a new National Association, authorization and non-disclosure agreement with 34 — Amendment of Sault Services Program for FY 2020-21. contract with Ogitchiida Qwe and to enter into agreements, Sault Batchewana First Nation to pursue Tribe Purchasing Policy 05 — Natural Resources, Associates, ending Dec. 31, 2020. Tribe self-funded unemployment collaboration on a cross-border Addendum B for the Sault Ste. Canada Lynx, establishment of a 13 — Approving Special program — Approved. economic development opportu- Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians FY 2020 budget — Approved with Counsel contract, Bruce R. Greene The board convened another nity. — Accepted recommendations Federal BIA monies of $41,050.77. & Associates, LLC — Approved meeting in Sault Ste. Marie on Jan. 28 — Tamarack Business of the Audit Committee and 06 — Facilities Escanaba for the purpose of providing legal 21 with all present. Center Authorization to Verify approved revisions on the purchas- property establishment of FY services to the tribe, ending Dec. 2020-21 — Partial Waiver of Supporting Documentation ing policy. 2020 budget — Approved with 31, 2020. Convictions — Granted for a Jan. — Authorized the tribe’s EDC 35 — Amending Res. 2017- Tribal Buildings Funds monies of 14 — Approving Special 30, 2019, misdemeanor of domes- executive director or his desig- 212: US v MI Negotiations — $15,000. Counsel contract Alexis Lambros tic violence. nee to sign documents verifying Directs retention of Marc Slonim 07 — Facilities vacant lots, — Approved for the purpose of 22 — Education – Early Head the purpose, use, land status and and Lauren King to represent the establishment of FY 2020 budget providing legal services to the Start and Head Start BIA FY 2020 zoning of the Tamarack Business tribe in the coming US v MI 2020 — Approved with Tribal Buildings tribe, ending Dec. 31, 2020. Budget Modifications — Approved Center. negotiations with Mason Morisset Funds monies of $30,500. 15 — Approving Special for an increase of Bureau of Indian 29 — Authorization to Apply of Morisset, Schlosser, Jozwiak 08 — Facilities Wequayoc Counsel contract, Morisset, Affairs funding of $70,471.77 with for a Grant From the Michigan and Somerville as lead counsel. no effect on tribal support. Economic Development To see the above resolutions, 23 — Establishment of 2020 Corporation (MEDC) — and others, in their entirety, visit Online reporting goes live Budget Judicial Services and Authorized the tribal EDC to apply Saulttribe.com and go to the Juvenile Probation Officer FY for a grant of up to $80,000 to downloads section under the “gov- From “Reporting,” page 11 20, 2020; you are also required 2020 Budget Modification — obtain strategic consultation and ernment” and “board of directors” rules, including seasons and to submit a harvest report cover- Established budget for Bureau of training services to move the Sault links on the top of the page. methods. ing Feb. 16-29 due no later than Commercial Licenses March 10, 2020. We would like to remind all If you advise STLE that you Commercial Captains that as soon fish in MM123, it is expected that TRIBAL MEMBER REGISTRATION IN THE TAX AGREEMENT AREA as you renew your license for you submit the harvest reports TRIBAL MEMBERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES 2020, you are required to submit due the 20th and 10th of each either monthly harvest reports, or, month (see above). If you decide (Including the Issuance of Certificates of Exemptions) if you fish MM123 areas, you are not to fish MM123, you must required to submit a report twice contact STLE and let us know a month. Non-MM123 captains or we will still be expecting two are required to submit a report no reports each month and you will INITIAL REGISTRATION AND OR CHANGE OF ADDRESS later than the 10th of each month; receive a ticket if both reports MM123 fishers are required to are not received by the deadline. Under the Tax Agreement between the Tribe and the State, tribal members who live within the submit a report that covers the STLE has no way of knowing “Agreement Area” are able to claim exemption from certain state taxes. In order to take advantage of 1st through the 15th – due no whether you are continuing to these benefits, the member must with be registered the Tribal Tax Office and must prove that they do later than the 20th — and a report fish in MM123 unless you call live in the “Agreement Area.” that covers the 16th through the and let us know. The registration process begins with the member filling out an “Address Verification Card” and last day of the month, due no If you have not yet renewed providing their name, address, and other personal . information The member must also provide a later than the 10th of the follow- this year, please remember that copy of their MI driver’s license, MI State ID card, or voter’s registration card. All of these forms of ing month. For example, if you you are required to call our office State identification MUST have the member’s current address and that address must be located in the do not fish MM123, but held a to schedule an appointment. Tax Agreement Area. Members must also include a utility bill in their name and their current address license in the month of February, General Information as an additional proof of residency in the . Tax Agreement Area you are required to submit a har- As always, if members have vest report no later than March any questions regarding any of The Tribal Tax Office cannot register a member with the MI Department of Treasury unless these 10. If you DO fish MM123, and the treaty licensing requirements, documents are included with the “Address Verification ” Card. you held a license in the month please feel free to call Sault Tribe of February, you are required to Law Enforcement and we will put submit a harvest report covering you in touch with an Officer. We Feb. 1 – 15 due no later than Feb. can be reached at (906) 635-6065. CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTIONS

Tribal Code 43.1103 states that Resident Tribal Members shall notify the Tribal Tax Office in writing prior to moving their principal place of residence.

If the Tribal Tax Office receives a request for a Certificate of Exemption and the address for the member on the request is not the same address as the that the Tribal Tax Office and MI Department of Treasury have on record, then no Certificate of Exemption can be issued.

We will usually attempt to contact the member ask to them update to their address by filling the out “Address Verification Card” and providing the required , documents but it is the member’s responsibility to provide this information. Certificate A of Exemption can not be issued unless the member has filed the correct information proving that they live within the Agreement Area.

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Snowshoe moon walk Story and photo- fun,s by wonderland!friends andfrom the Language food! and Culture Community Health At the walk, which took place Department, who helped keep When the days are short and at the Chi Mukwa Community the fire, providing warmth the temps are cold, staying phys- Recreation Center, community during the windy evening, and ically active can be a challenge. members enjoyed an evening of by Community Health’s regis- But, when recreating outside snowshoeing on the nature trail tered dietitians Kristy Hill and with friends, winter activity can and feasting on healthful, indige- Mary Bunker, who served warm be a lot of FUN! nous foods. tomato and pumpkin soups, tuna This is why the Sault Tribe The Chi Mukwa Recreation and avocado sliders and hot Wellness Collaborative hosted Department also provided free apple cider to all who partici- the second annual snowshoe snowshoe usage and while many pated. moonwalk on Jan. 30. At the took advantage of this generous To learn more about great walk, Sault Tribe members gath- offering, some brought their own opportunities for winter physical ered together to celebrate the — a few sported their traditional activity, contact Community outdoors, eat deliciously nutri- Ojibwe bear paw snowshoes! Health Education at (906) 632- tious foods and, most important- Our Health Education team 5210 or Big Bear Recreation at Health educator Charlee Brissette helps a participant don her snow- ly, to have a blast in this winter was assisted by Josh Biron (906) 635-7465. shoes.

Some participants brought their own snowshoes.

Delicious food awaited the chilly participants. Of course, the experience had to be documented!

Young and old enjoyed the moon walk on the Big Bear Nature Trail adja- cent to the arena.

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Girls open meeting with Girl Scout traditional flag ceremony

After a teaching from Colleen Medicine, Rowan helps smudge and then they began with an opening prayer.

Adriana and Saige enjoying a healthy lunch Larry Jacques, Sault Tribe Strategic Planning explaining the fuel efficiency experiment before they see it LIVE!

Kathryn Jacques, MSUE, helped girls with their smoothie recipe for the energy conversion demonstration.

Above, demonstrating fuel efficiency. Below, Kathryn Jacques, MSUE, and Cora converting energy into a delicious smoothie! Girls wait in line for their meal, eating with non disposable dinnerware so they do not Laura Downwind and Lori Gambardella from Sault Tribe Traditional Medicine teaching contribute to landfill. Scraps were composted and dishes washed. Anishinaabemowin phrases with spirit-cultural energy.

Kathie Brosemer, Sault Tribe Environmental Department director with an energy saving Stephanie Rosa, local Girl Scout Leader energizing the girls between sessions with some activity, window caulking. Yoga. Page 16 Feature February 19, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Winter lessons on Anishinaabek storytelling Photos and Story From are in English. It teaches our been through, and it shows our Health Education is planning story of the snowsnake will be Health Education people to go back to the original youth the way our community a storytelling event for either shared. More details coming Winter is a very special time ways. can be and should be. February or March where the soon. for the Anishinaabe. It is when our stories are told — when our knowledge and teachings are passed from one generation to the next. So, in order to honor this season and to learn more about the tradition of storytell- ing, Health Education caught up with Laura Collins-Downwind, Sault Tribe’s Traditional Medicine Program supervisor. What do younger genera- tions need to know about the importance of storytelling and listening to the stories? LD: They need to understand the relationship between elders and youth in who we are as Anishinaabe. It teaches them patience, lessons and under- standing. It is vital to under- standing who we are and our identity, relationships and roles we all had within our commu- From the Anishinaabe per- nity. spective, what is the purpose of storytelling? LD: Storytelling is a way the ancestors taught our people the history/legends/lessons, which passed to the next generations. They took time to slowly teach our ways through stories; going from creation, to how we live, to how/why we do things. What else would you like to add? LD: Storytelling is a part of our healing as a community. It will bring us back from assimi- lation and the traumas we have

Tell us more about passing knowledge and wisdom from generation to generation — how does storytelling tie into this? LD: Everything (teachings and learning) in our past was done through oral tradition. Our Naanaboozhoo teachings are the Adiizookan and folk teachings are other type of teachings and passing on the ways.

Why is storytelling tradi- tionally done in the winter months? LD: Storytelling talks of many spiritual things and during the winter months they [the spirits] are more dormant and it protects us from calling them to the location. The earth is at rest during the winter months and it gave/gives the community a time to gather, mend and build relationships to find out what the duties are within our people. Why are some sto- ries only to be told in the Anishinaabemowin language? LD: The stories are told in the language because it is the first language, where words are not translated exactly as what they February 19, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Community Page 17 Nelson presented Wendy Nault Anderle twins arrive recognized with eagle feather

Eric and Rachel (née Derusha) Anderle of Grand Haven, Mich., announce the birth of their identical twin daughters, Vera Rae Anderle and Laurel Erin Anderle. They arrived on Aug. 7, 2019, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Vera arrived at 9:19 p.m., weighed 4 pounds, 5 ounces and mea- sured 18.5 inches in length. Laurel arrived at 9:23 p.m., weighed 5 pounds, 1 ounce and measured 18.5 inches in length. Both girls spent their first 32 days in the Neonatal ICU at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital before joining their big brother, Asa (18 months old), at Child Care instructor Wendy Nault On Feb. 6, 2020, at the Munising Elder Committee meeting, Dolores home. was selected Employee of the LeVeque, presented an eagle feather to Anita Nelson for her many years Grandparents are Skip Derusha of Conklin, Mich., and Doug and of service to the Sault Tribe, starting as a Community Heath representa- Month for the Early Childhood Barb Anderle of Lamont, Mich. tive in the seventies, to board member and beyond. programs. Vera and Laurel are now healthy and thriving! Walking on . . . TAYLOR ANDERSON GEORGE A. BODWIN, SR. child, Dana. Arrangements are being han- the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Taylor “TK” Anderson, 26, George A. Bodwin, Sr., A memorial service is dled by C.S. Mulder Funeral Chippewa Indians. Rob enjoyed a lifelong resident of Bonner of Cheboygan, formerly of being planned in the spring on Home and Cremation Services. playing the guitar and singing. He Springs, Kan., passed away on Mackinac Mackinac Island, with burial to Condolences may be left online also enjoyed nature walks, camp- Dec. 31, 2019, as the result of an Island, passed take place at the Mackinac Island at www.csmulder.com. ing and traveling. automobile accident. away on Jan. cemetery. Rob is survived by his daugh- Taylor was born in Merriam, 18, 2020, at In lieu of flowers, memorials LUELLA A. BOSSE ter, Brandi Kan., on Feb. 22, 1993. He grew his home in may be made to the Alzheimer’s Luella Ann (Visnaw) Bosse, Aube of Sault up and attend- Cheboygan. Association. age 72, passed Ste. Marie; ed schools He had been The Nordman-Christian away on Dec. five grand- in Bonner a resident of Funeral Home of Cheboygan 11, 2019, in children, Springs. Cheboygan assisted the family with arrange- Muskegon. Atticus, Frank, Taylor was a for the past four years, moving ments. She was born Thomas, Seth very talented there from Manton, where he had in Escanaba, and Leah; professional resided since his retirement. LLOYED BOUSCHOR Mich., on Feb. siblings, Leo pool player Mr. Bodwin was born on July Lloyd “Pat” Bouschor, age 78, 25, 1947, to Berkland and and had won 4, 1931, on Mackinac Island to of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., passed Abraham H. Karen Berkland, both of Sault many tourna- George Patrick and Barbara (nee away on Jan. and Henrietta Ste. Marie, and Brenda (Bruce) ments and awards. He was very Perault) Bodwin. 8, 2020, at (Welch) Visnaw and was a mem- Lipponen of Brimley, Mich. well known in the local pool On June 30, 1950, he mar- McLaren ber of Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Rob was preceded in death community and he had taught in ried Doris Almeda Cowell on Northern Chippewa Indians. by his parents; a son, Nathan various pool clinics and given Mackinac Island. Michigan Luella earned her high school Berkland; and a sister, Pamela pool lessons to many. Taylor Mr. Bodwin was employed Hospital. He diploma from Reeths-Puffer Mahanna. enjoyed playing basketball with by the State of Michigan for 42 was born Adult Education in 1977 while Visitation and services took his friends, working out at the years, retiring in 1995 as the on Nov. 14, raising her three children on her place on Jan. 13, 2020, at the C.S. YMCA, shopping at the mall but Mackinac Island airport manager. 1941, on own. She had worked for Johnson Mulder Funeral Home. Burial above all he loved spending time He also served on the Mackinac Sugar Island, Technology for several years and will be at Mission Hill Cemetery with his family and friends. Island volunteer emergency med- Mich., to the late George and Rita was an active member of Club in the spring. Taylor was survived by his ical services, the Fire Department (Hatch) Bouschor. Interactions. Luella enjoyed rid- In lieu of flowers, memorials mother and father, Terry Ann for more than 40 years, and the Pat was a member of the ing and working on her motorcy- may be left to help with funeral Anderson and Jason Lightfoot school board. He owned and Sault Tribe of Chippewa cle and cars. expenses. of Tonganoxie, Kan.; his dad, operated B&B Carpet Cleaning. Indians and worked with Sault She will be lovingly missed by Freddy Anderson of Springfield, While living in Manton, he Tribe Construction for over 40 her children, Princess A. (Keith) KADEN C. COOK Mo.; one brother, Jerron attended Faith Baptist Church years. He enjoyed fishing, camp- Nichols, Terry L. (Bonnie) Bosse, Kaden Chayce Cook, 19, of Lightfoot of Tonganoxie; two in Cadillac. Mr. Bodwin was a ing and the outdoors. He also and Chad E. (Amy) Bosse; 10 Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., passed half-sisters, Tori Saragusa-Hall member of the Sault Ste. Marie enjoyed playing BINGO. grandchildren; three great-grand- away on Feb. and Chloe Perkins; maternal Tribe of Chippewa Indians, and Pat is survived by his signif- children; brother, David Visnaw; 7, 2020, at his grandparents, Terry and Larry enjoyed rabbit hunting and fish- icant other, Michelle Becker of many nieces and nephews; and home. Mitchener, of Bonner Springs, ing. Sault Ste. Marie; five children, her children’s father, Terrance L. Kaden was and Jerry and Brenda Lightfoot He is survived by his wife, Helen Bouschor, Lloyd “Otis” Bosse. born on July of Rondo, Mo.; maternal Almeda; four daughters and their Bouschor, Jr., Abraham “Abe” She was preceded in death by 29, 2000, in great-grandmothers, Bea Wolff families, Jacklin and Dennis Bouschor, David “Zip” Bouschor her parents; four brothers; and Sault Ste. and Arlene Mitchener, of Bonner Bradley of Mackinac Island, and Keith “Pebbs” Bouschor all one sister. Marie, to Springs; and the love of his Bonnie and James Baker of of Sault Ste. Marie; 13 grand- A memorial service took place Kevin and life, Ashley Greene, of Bonner Corunna, Martha and Darwin children; 18 great-grandchildren; on Dec. 21, 2019, at the Lee Trishann Springs, as well as several other Hughey of Cheboygan, and siblings, Bernadette (Roger) Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and (Horka) Cook. Kaden attended extended family and many, many Midge Ginter of Walker; a Azevedo of Sugar Island, Bernard Cremation Services, 6291 Harvey Sault High School. He enjoyed friends. daughter-in-law, Kathy Bodwin (Laura “Sis”) Bouschor of Sault St., Norton Shores, Mich., with riding on the golf cart, playing Taylor was preceded in of Cadillac; 17 grandchildren; Ste. Marie and Beverly (Sandy Rev. Doug Stressman officiating. video games and spending time death by his great-grandfather, 23 great-grandchildren; four Willin) Bouschor of Brimley, Memorials may be directed to on his computer. When his health Harold Wolff, and grandmother, great-great-grandchildren; a Mich. Club Interactions. was better, he enjoyed fishing, Charlotte Anderson. stepsister, Annette “Tootsie” Pat was preceded in death camping and swimming. He was Visitation took place on Jan. Gillespie, and a sister-in-law, by his parents; a sister, Jane ROBERT BERKLAND a comedian who loved to tell 7 and the funeral was on Jan. Candy Smith, both of Mackinac Homminga; and three broth- Robert “Rob” Berkland, 59, of jokes and dance. He also loved 8, 2020, both at the Alden- Island; and many nieces, nephews ers, Alvin “Cootie” Bouschor, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., passed to take care of his plants (toma- Harrington Funeral Home with and cousins. William Bouschor and Raymond away on Jan. 8, 2020, at the to, etc.), his cats Waffles and burial at the Shawnee Mission Mr. Bodwin was preceded “Micky” Bouschor. Hospice of the EUP - Hospice Caramello, and his dogs Tido and Memorial Gardens Cemetery in in death by his parents; a son, Visitation and ceremonies House. Midas. Shawnee, Kan. George Allen Bodwin, Jr., who took place on Jan. 12, 2020, at Rob was born on April 24, Kaden is survived by his moth- Memorial contributions can died in 2012; a stepbrother, the Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial 1960, in Sault Ste. Marie, to the er, Trishann Cook of Sault Ste. be made to the Bonner Animal William Smith; a sister, Mary Building officiated by a tradition- late Alfred and Evelyn (Aikens) Marie; his father, Kevin Rescue. “Monnie” Fisher; and a grand- al pipe carrier. Berkland. He was a member of See “Walking On,” pg. 18 Page 18 Walking On february 19, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung From “Walking On,” pg. 17 He enjoyed ed on him for advice. No matter dementia. Sandra was born on Kincheloe, Mich., passed away (Catherine) Cook of Sault Ste. the outdoors, where he was, you would find his March 6, on Feb. 8, 2020, at Boulder Park Marie; and seven siblings, especially fish- best friend, his dog Buddy, close 1956, in Sault Terrace, Charlevoix, Mich. Kelsi Burse, Kyle Cook, Kevin ing for salmon beside him. Ste. Marie. Todd was born on Aug. 15, T. Cook, Keaton Cook, Khloe on the Great He is survived by his par- She enjoyed 1962, in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., Cruickshank, Justin Reid and Lakes. He also ents, James and Colleen Horn spending the son of Kenneth and Evelyn Macie Pope all of Sault Ste. enjoyed play- of Hessel; siblings and their time with her (Kinney) Shannon. Todd was a Marie. Kaden is also survived by ing cards with families, Patricia Horn and Cliff grandchildren, member of the Sault Ste. Marie his grandfather, David Horka of family and Shigwadja, Armand and Sara friends and Tribe of Chippewa Indians. He Sault Ste. Marie; two nephews friends and Horn, and Nicole and Matthew helping oth- enjoyed music and his favorite who loved him dearly, Chayce could be found beside a cribbage Bowes, all of St. Ignace, Katie ers. She will band was Pink Floyd. He also Dedene and Carter Cook; and a board, cards in hand, most days. and Robert Lohff of Mackinac always be remembered for having enjoyed riding his bike, swim- niece, Ariana McCoy. Pat will always be remembered Island, and Shannon Horn of an infectious smile and a gentle, ming, going for walks, being in the Kaden was preceded in death for his quick wit and sense of Asheville, North Carolina; nieces caring heart. woods and campfires. by his grandmother, Frances humor. and nephews, Gage, Shea-Ann, Sandra is survived by her sis- Todd is survived by his moth- Horka; and grandparents, Floyd In 2001, he married his current James, Garrett, Dessa, Tayla, ters, Linda Osborn and Cheryl er, Evelyn Johndrow of Sault and Catherine Cook. wife, Carole. Freddie, Quinn, Dylan, Emma, Moses Glass; her brother, Ste. Marie; two brothers, Tadd Visitation and a memorial ser- He was preceded in death by Kayley, Lexi, Amy, Maddison, Kenneth Sebastian; a son, Cory (Tammy) Shannon and Aaron vice were held Feb. 15, 2020, at his first wife, Elaine Million; his Steven, Molly, and William; Kempf (Katie); daughter, Andrea Shannon, both of Kincheloe; seven C.S. Mulder Funeral Home. parents, Elmer and Adelaide; his a great-nephew, Carter; his Kempf (Rob); grandchildren, Jade nieces and nephews, Matthew, Condolences may be left stepfather, William Moher; his maternal grandfather, James Jay TenEyck, Mason Vaughn and Stephanie, Chris, Charlene, Kaleb, online at www.csmulder.com. brother, Lawrence; and his sister, Reynolds of Marcellus, and his Breckynn Kempf. Hallie, and Miranda; three uncles, Lois Sage. dog, Buddy. She is predeceased by her Michael (Susan) Kinney of Sault BETTY L. ELLIOTT Patrick is survived by his Mr. Horn was preceded in mother, Viola Sebastian (Alvord), Ste. Marie, Phillip Kinney of Betty Loretta Elliott, 79, of wife, Carole; sons, Michael and death by his paternal grandpar- and father, Kenneth Sebastian. Munising, Mich., and Dooder Bay Mills, Mich., passed away on Anthony; step-children, Kristine ents, Armand “Smi” and Shirley The family asks that everyone (Julie) Kinney of Sugar Island, Jan. 29, 2020, Huffman and Thomas Adkins of “Mickey” Horn of Mackinac please take a moment to cher- Mich.; and his good friend and at her home. Fort Worth, Texas; grandchildren, Island; his maternal grand- ish their loved ones as no one cousin, Buckshot (Lois) Cadreau of Betty was Megan (Sam) Butterwick, Nathan mother, Janice Medd Reynolds of is guaranteed tomorrow in this Kincheloe. born on May Esson; step-grandchildren, Marcellus, and an uncle, Armand world. Please make an attempt to Todd was preceded in death by 29, 1940, in Grayson, Brayden, and Jensen Miles Horn, Jr. of Mackinac be kind to one another. his father, Kenneth Shannon; and a Sault Ste. Huffman and Thomas Adkins III; Island. Services for Sandra will be brother, Jody Johndrow. Marie, Mich., brother and sister-in-law, Richard Visitation took place on Feb. 7 in spring 2020. Clark Bailey Visitation and services took the daughter (Carolyn) Hank Sr. at Straits Evangelical Free Church Newhouse Funeral Home is place on Feb. 14, 2020, at the of the late A celebration of life took place in St. Ignace. Honorary pallbear- assisting the family with arrange- Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial Merlin and on Feb. 16, 2020, at the Eagles ers, Freddie Lounsberry, Devin ments. Online condolences may Building followed by a feast. Thelma (Alcorn) Taylor. Betty Hall in Gaylord. Chargo, Gage Litzner, Caleb be left by visiting at www. Burial will be in Willwalk graduated from Brimley High In lieu of flowers, memo- Litzner, Chris Dumas, Justin clarkbaileynewhouse.com. Cemetery later this spring. School with the class of 1958. rial contributions may Visnaw and Fred Lounsberry. In lieu of flowers, memorials She later attended Bay City be made to Hospice of Burial will be at a later date at DORIS J. LATOUR may be left to help with funeral Community College. On Dec. Michigan, 989 Spaulding SE, Ste. Anne’s Catholic Cemetery on Doris Jean LaTour, age 78, expenses. Arrangements were 9, 1961, she married Donald Ada, MI 49301. Mackinac Island. of Sault Ste. made by C.S. Mulder Funeral R. Elliott in Sault Ste. Marie. Funeral arrangements were Dodson Funeral Home of St. Marie, Mich., Home and Cremation Services. She was a member of the Sault entrusted to the Nelson Funeral Ignace is assisting the family with passed away Condolences may be left online at Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Home, www.nelsonsfuneralhome. arrangements. surrounded www.csmulder.com. Indians and attended Brimley com. by her loving Congregational Church. NANCY A. JONES family on Jan. This Eternal Day Betty enjoyed playing cribbage SHAUN J. HORN Nancy Ann Jones (Killips), 84, 9, 2020, at her By David Houghton and being out in her yard garden- Shaun Jacob Horn, 26, of Sault of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., passed home. In memory of Pat Ames and Art ing. She was a great baker and Ste. Marie, away peacefully surrounded by Doris was Selby who have recently traveled cook. She also enjoyed sewing formerly of St. family and born on Oct. to that other side. and for years she made all of her Ignace, passed friends on Jan. 9, 1941, in Sault Ste. Marie to the Colossians 1:15 - “He is the children’s clothes. away on Jan. 18, 2020, at late Frank and Rose (Cadreau) image of the invisible God, the Betty is survived by her 30, 2020, in Hospice House LaTour. She was an elder and firstborn of all creation. husband, Donald Elliott; two Sault Ste. of the EUP. member of the Sault Ste. Marie I see the Creator in my mind as children, Dale (Tashina) Elliott Marie. He was She was a Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Doris the world He starts to conceive; of Bay Mills and Marcy (Brian) born on March magnificent enjoyed taking pictures of land- His thoughts above the open sky, Steele of Brimley; 10 grandchil- 3, 1993, to sister, wife, scapes, sunrises and sunsets. Her higher than the limited universe. I dren, Tiffany, Allan, Shaylah, James Robert mother, grand- passion was rock collecting along see the beginning, the genesis of all Zander, Tim, Mike, Rebecca, and Colleen (nee Reynolds) Horn mother, great I have come to believe. I feel His Kaitlyn, Brian Jr. and Emma; in Petoskey. He was the youngest grandmother, friend and neighbor. the shores of Lake Superior for blessings in the morning sunrise, and 10 great-grandchildren, Ava, of six siblings. She was born Aug. 18, 1935, in the ever-elusive “Yooper rock,” unknown, yet of Adam’s curse. Kendrick, Kinley, Brooklyn, Mr. Horn was graduated from Sault Ste. Marie to Edward and camping, and spending time with I see His thoughts of goodness, Jayden, Noah, Ava, Chloe, LaSalle High School in 2011. Thelma Killips. her children and grandchildren. which is the only thing He can cre- Domonic and Lily. She is also He attended Central Michigan Nancy is survived by her hus- Doris is survived by her chil- ate. I know His wisdom, the power survived by two sisters, Sally University; UTI-Phoenix, band of 62 years, Cecil Lee Jones dren, Warren Pearce of Sault Ste. unseen from only His infinite eyes. Cremer of Sault Ste. Marie and where he was graduated with Sr.; children, Cecil Jones Jr., Marie, Wayne (Heidi) Pearce of Nancy Hascall of Bay Mills. highest honors and was the Patrick (Lynne) Jones and Nancy St. Ignace, Mich., Walter Pearce As I drift apart from myself I enter Betty was preceded in death third highest in his class; Mid- (Sean) Beebe; four grandchildren; (Deb) of Kincheloe, Mich., Cheri into His original mind-state, this by her parents; a brother, William Michigan Community College eight great-grandchildren; broth- (Tony) Goetz of Munising, Mich., image of the invisible God where Taylor; and a sister, Carol Taylor. and Michigan Technological er, Dick (Mary Lou) Killips; sis- and Jennifer (Clint) Michelin of the path of all true wisdom lies. I Visitation and services took University, where he was named ters, Mary (William) Conrad and Marquette, Mich.; 11 grandchil- enter into that holy space where place on Feb. 1, 2020, at the to the dean’s list all three semes- Maggie (Tom) Balgenorth; and dren: Jenalee, John, Katie, Gary, time does not know of any bound, Brimley Congregational Church ters. He currently had been sisters in-law, Annette Killips, Brian, Nicole, Richard, Jonathon, I see His outstretched hand beck- with Pastor Rod Case officiating. attending Lake Superior State Joanne Killips, Marilynn Killips Mary, Aspen, Brooklyn and four oning me to come through that Burial will be at Oaklawn Chapel University, majoring in cannabis and Rosemary Killips. great-grandchildren: Kaiden, lit door. I hear a chorus of angels Gardens on a later date. business management. She was preceded in death Verra, Mila and Kendric; and a singing an unheard beautiful sound, In lieu of flowers, memorials He loved to hike, snowshoe, by her son, John Paul Jones; brother, Raymond (Jan) LaTour something that my earthly ears may be left to Hospice of the bicycle and explore the outdoors. granddaughter, Sara C. Beebe; of Mt. Pleasant, Mich. have never heard before. The love I EUP. Arrangements were han- He always loved adventure; the brothers, Edward (Rose) Killips, Doris was preceded in death feel knows of no emotion present- dled by C.S. Mulder Funeral more challenging the better. Harry Killips, Don Killips, Frank by her parents and seven siblings, ed in this human land, the explana- Home and Cremation Services. His favorite place to be was the Killips, Toby Killips, Paul Killips John LaTour, Mary Lou Sayles, tion of my words cannot conceive Condolences may be left online at Keweenaw Peninsula. Mr. Horn and Jack Killips; and sister, Patsy Betty Marsh, Theresa LaDuke, of any single type of word; yet in www.csmulder.com. loved to spend time with his (Burt) Hazen. Edward (Bud) LaTour and Rita His presence my whole life I can friends and family, and family Burial will be held this spring Bazineau. somehow completely understand. PATRICK G. ESSON members recall he was always with a graveside service at A celebration of life ser- This is the One who has made me, Patrick Gordon Esson, age 78, there when anyone needed emo- Riverside Cemetery. Clark Bailey vice took place at the Niigaan- whose voice long ago I first heard. of Gaylord, Mich., passed away tional or physical support. He was Newhouse Funeral Home assisted agiizhik Ceremonial Building in Now I am back to my Father who peacefully on Feb. 9, 2020, at a very caring and loving person the family with arrangements. Sault Ste. Marie on Jan. 13. A sent me here to this earth, I am home. and he always made a point to Online condolences may be left at spirit feast and gathering followed back to the place where the little He was born the son of Elmer visit as many friends or family www.clarkbaileynewhouse.com. the traditional ceremony. child originally used to play; the and Adelaide (Sylvester) Esson needing his love and support, no C.S. Mulder Funeral Home and purpose has been fulfilled. My on March 17, 1941, in Sault Ste. matter how far away they lived. SANDRA L. KEMPF Cremation Services assisted with spirit comes alive in this new birth, Marie, Mich. He loved spending time with his Sandra Lee Kempf (Sebastian) arrangements. Condolences may as I open my arms to experience Pat moved to the Gaylord area nieces and nephews, family mem- of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., passed be left at www.csmulder.com. the unknown inside this eternal in 1971 and worked as a jour- bers said, and they all looked up away peacefully on Dec. 21, TODD T. SHANNON day. neyman electrician for 55 years. to him with adoration and count- 2019, after a long battle with Todd Timothy Shannon, 57, of february 19, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Health Page 19 Schedule a mammogram at Sault Tribe Health today By Michele Bickham same day. ate your breasts layer by layer. comfortable exam. Schedule your If you are looking for a more The Radiology Department, Studies show that the Genius 3D mammogram soon. Early detec- accurate mammogram at a low which was recently re-accred- Mammography exam has greater tion saves lives! radiation dose, the Hologic 3D ited by the American College accuracy than 2D mammography The American College of Mammography System can pro- of Radiology, has been using for women across a variety of Radiology recently renewed the vide this! the Hologic 3D Mammography ages and breast densities. And Radiology Department’s Gold If you have not had your system at the Sault Tribal Health it’s the only mammogram FDA Seal of Accreditation, ensuring mammogram in over a year and Center since November 2017. approved as superior for women patients receive the highest level you have a primary provider at Nine cases of breast cancer have with dense breasts. Greater accu- of image quality and safety. The one of the Sault Tribe Health been diagnosed since then. The racy means better breast cancer accreditation process documents Center locations, you may call C-View (generated 2D software) detection and a reduced chance of the facility meets requirements and schedule that appointment enables a full 2D and 3D dataset being called back for additional for equipment, medical personnel today. If you are also due for your at the radiation dose of a standard imaging. and quality assurance. well-woman exam, you will want 2D mammogram. The new FAST compression Right: Michele Bickham R.T. (R) to schedule that appointment first. These exams deliver a series of paddle with slight flexion allows (M) ARRT is the Sault Tribe Health Then, they will put you on the detailed breast images, allowing for more even compression of the Center medical imaging supervi- mammogram schedule for that the radiologist to better evalu- breast tissue, resulting in a more sor. Tribal Health Center’s Mental Health Court celebrates first graduation December Employee SAULT STE. MARIE — 18 to 24 months and combines of the Month - Clerc Chippewa County recently held intensive probation oversight with its first graduation ceremony intensive treatment for people for the Eastern Upper Peninsula charged with felonies or misde- Regional Mental Health Court meanors. (EUPMHC). This specialty court Judge Blubaugh said, “We has about 50 participants in the utilize the most recent evi- five-county service area, with 20 dence-based practices to have of those in Chippewa County. the biggest impact on the partici- Three judges preside over the pant’s life.” program: Judges Eric Blubaugh, Blubaugh added, “The Mark Luoma and William five-county team has been Carmody. working on this treatment court The EUPMHC began in Oct. Team members from the first Mental Health graduation. From left, Greg model for almost five years and Schultz, EUPMHC agent; Nathan Mara, MDOC parole agent; Brianna 2017, and is intended to reduce that is why we are so proud of Congratulations to housekeeper recidivism by aggressively treat- Johnson, probation clerk; Judge Eric Blubaugh; Karen McDougle, Chippewa County’s first gradu- EUPMHC coordinator; Jennifer France, public defender; Abby Burton, technician, Wanda Clerc, chosen ing participants’ underlying men- ates.” as the Employee of the Month tal health and substance use dis- EUPMHC agent; Mandy Stec, DHHS; Philip Ferroni, probation agent; The EUPMHC is funded by Jennifer Obreiter, assistant prosecutor; Jackie Haske, Veterans Service for December 2019. Wanda was orders. The treatment court works a grant from the State Court nominated by the Community closely with Hiawatha Behavioral Office; Otto Bacon, pharmacist; NuTasha Moran, Sault Tribe LMSW; Administrator’s Office, with sup- Lindsey Cronin, HBH LLPC; and Tina Ojala, court administrator. Health staff for taking such good Health, Sault Tribe Behavioral plemental support from the coun- care of them and all their needs. Health, the Chippewa County of Health and Human Services, and parole officers and other local ty board. The court serves Alger, It was also stated that she did Veterans Administration Office, the Chippewa County Prosecutor, treatment providers and hospitals. Luce, Schoolcraft, Mackinac and an amazing job with decorating, the Chippewa County Department defense attorneys, local probation Program length ranges from Chippewa counties. going above and beyond. Page 20 Education February 19, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung MIEA Student Incentive Program information A student incentive program school. (Home schooling not eli- periods. For example, straight be considered for an award. The from a school administrator and is being offered by the Michigan gible.) “A’s” and perfect attendance completed application form (this copy of student’s or parent’s Indian Elders Association • A student must be in grades for both marking periods would is a different document than this tribal identification card must be (M.I.E.A.) to recognize students 4-12 to qualify for the straight mean four chances to win. notice), a signed report card or postmarked no later than 5 p.m. who achieve all “A’s” for a mark- “A” award. (A-, A, A+) • A parent of the student must verification letter of achievement on March 22, 2020. ing period as well as students • For a school system that uses complete and sign the Student who achieve perfect attendance a grading system based on num- Incentive Program Application for a marking period. bers, the equivalent to straight Form in order for the student to There will be a minimum of “A’s” will be acceptable. qualify for an award. GrantsDENVER, Colo. —Increasing for enrolled women during the 2020-21, 2022- $3,000 available to fund this • A student must be in grades • A copy of the child’s report access to women in the science, 23 and 2023-24 academic years program this year. $25 will be K-12 to qualify for the perfect card signed by the parent or a technology, engineering and and studying in qualifying hard awarded for each qualified entry, attendance award. letter from an administrator of mathematics (STEM) fields is science majors. up to the minimum available • Perfect attendance means the student’s school, must be vital for America to respond to In addition to the scholarship funds in the program. In the exactly that. A student must be in submitted with the completed today’s economic, infrastructure award, the program will also pro- event that the number of qualified school or at a school sponsored application form to verify the and environmental challenges. The vide AIAN women scholars with entries exceeds the funds avail- function each day of the mark- achievement of straight “A’s” and American Indian College Fund, programs to support their retention, able, the winners will be deter- ing period. Excused absences perfect attendance. with the support of a four-year, graduation, and career readiness. mined by lottery. for anything other than a school The drawing to determine the $300,000 grant from the Clare These programs include intern- Here are the conditions to sponsored/approved function do winners will be held at the April, Boothe Luce Program at the Henry ships, mentorships, career readiness qualify: not constitute perfect attendance. 2020 meeting of the Michigan Luce Foundation, will continue to programs, leadership development, • The student must be an • The first two marking peri- Indian Elders Association host- enrolled member or be a direct ods of this 2019/2020 school year ed by the Pokagon Band of help grow the number of Native career readiness, professional descendant of an enrolled mem- will be used to determine the Potawatomi Indians in Dowagiac, American women—a group with development, financial literacy ber of one of the M.I.E.A. con- winners for this lottery. MI. the lowest representation in the training, coaching and more. stituent tribes/bands. • A student can qualify for VERY IMPORTANT - STEM fields—by earning a college Students can apply online at • The student must be in both the perfect attendance and NECESSARY! You must follow degree to forge their careers. www.collegefund.org/scholarships. grades K-12 at a public or private straight “A’s” for both marking these directions for your child to Eligible students must be Deadline to apply is May 31, 2020. Twin City Ballers teammates read to Head Start youth Twin City Ballers team- team standards, which include mates Caleb Castenada, Caydn grade point averages of at least Castenada, Justin Hammonds, 2.8, providing community ser- Quinten Miles and Aiden vice at least one weekend each Mohagen visited the Sault Tribe month, and always representing Child Care Center in Sault Ste. themselves and their team well. Marie to read to some of the Coach Gabe and assistant youngsters there on Jan. 21. Rose Castenada have been guid- The Twin City Ballers is a ing the team for over a year and youth basketball travel team are exploring possibilities of based in Sault Ste. Marie. starting local games. In addition to playing against Those interested in learning teams all over Michigan plus more about the team or tracking parts of Indiana and Ohio, the their development can log onto A couple of young girls are intrigued by a story and A lad looks at the pictures in the book read to him by Twin City Ballers must maintain Facebook/Twin City Ballers. illustrations as Caleb Castenada reads to them. Justin Hammonds. Member knits items for ACFS foster kids Graduates By Brenda Austin Sault Tribe elder Gail Gaynor loves to knit in her spare time. She has been sending hats, scarves, mittens and baby blan- kets to Anishinaabek Community and Family Services (ACFS) for several years. The items are dis- tributed to all ACFS offices in the tribe’s service area to give to trib- al families. Gaynor recently trav- eled to Michigan to visit family and stopped by the main ACFS Cimantha Veale of Wetmore, office to deliver more items and Mich., graduated with her bach- to meet ACFS staff. elor’s degree in biology with a Gaynor said the first thing concentration in zoology from she ever knitted for herself was Northern Michigan University a sweater. Her mother taught her on Dec. 14, 2019. She graduated how to knit when she was 8, and on the dean’s list. Her plans are she knitted through high school to Gayle Gaynor put- Nicole Brock of Manistique, to continue on to veterinarian earn extra money. ting items together Mich., graduated with summa school. Cimantha has applied to She has also been knitting and for shipping (above), cum laude honors from Northern several veterinarian schools and donating baby layettes for the and knitting a blan- Michigan University December is waiting to hear in March of Navy relief for over 30 years; ket (right). She has 2019, receiving her Bachelor of acceptance. Cimantha would like has knitted hats and scarfs for the been sending hats, Science degree in psychology. to thank the Sault Tribe for their homeless shelter in Charleston scarves, mittens Nicole is continuing her studies support with the Self-Sufficiency and hats for the cancer society in and baby blankets at Northern Michigan University Incentive awards, Michigan Cincinnati. to Anishinaabek to obtain her master’s degree. Indian Elders Association for She talked to ACFS Office Community and She is the daughter of Brady and the scholarship, Cobell for their Supervisor Terri Romano after Family Services Melanie (Miller) Brock. scholarships and the BIA grant. reading an article in the tribal (ACFS) for several paper a few years ago and decid- years. The items are ed she was going to start knitting distributed to all Lyons makes scarfs and hats for ACFS. Gaynor ACFS offices. said she sends between 75 to 100 items every two months. table in the ACFS waiting room Not one to let the grass grow Dean’s List She said that knitting keeps and if someone needs them they under her feet, Gaynor attended can come and take some. I don’t truck driving school and was an Brianna Lyons of Kincheloe, her arthritis in check and she wear hats and scarves myself, but over the road driver for two years, Mich., has been included on the enjoys the creativity it gives her. my great-grandchildren love the and the driver of an 18-wheeler in dean’s list for the 2019 fall semester at Lake Superior State “I have been sampling some dif- ones I make for them. I don’t do Charleston, S.C., for eight years, University. To make the dean’s list, students must achieve a min- ferent patterns on the blankets anything with my elder money I running between Charleston, imum 3.5 grade point average. Lyons is majoring in kinesiology and mixing different colors. The get from the tribe, so I use that Columbia and Charlotte. Today at LSSU. She is the daughter of Melanie Middleton of Kincheloe, blankets go to tribal foster kids money to buy the yarn, knit them she is enjoying retired life in the Mich., and is a member of the Sault Tribe. or anybody that needs them,” she quaint city of Goose Creek, S.C. Above: Brianna Lyons and boyfriend Jared Biddle said. “They leave some out on the and send them to ACFS.” February 19, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Community Page 21 Bissell grandsons in Keith recognized for excellence Sault Tribe member Lesley Keith, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) compliance coordinator the U.S. Marines and training and development manager for the 9th Judicial Court in Douglas County, Nev., received the Recognition of Excellence award presented to county employees who demonstrate “exemplary job performance and commitment,” according to a Jan. 3 letter. She was nominated by Judge Nathan Tod Young because of her “superior performance and significant accomplishments” for her work on a successful PREA audit, among other accomplish- ments. Keith was awarded a $3,000 bonus. A certified auditor, Keith was hired in December 2016 as PREA compliance coordinator and training and development manager for the Lesley Keith 9th Judicial Court in Douglas County, Nev. The sexual safety in prisons, jails, lockups, community PREA was enacted in 2012 to address and protect confinement and juvenile facilities. A young Chance Anderson. Lance Corporal Anderson today. Daniel Bissell and Elizabeth Caldwell-Bissell have two Random Random Act of Kindness Actbe perfect, of you justKindness have to care. vices or social Week services for the grandsons in the Marines. Lance Week is coming Feb. 16-23. Feb. This is why Anishnaabek Sault Tribe and manages 30 Corporal Chance Anderson is 17 is also celebrated as Random Community and Family Services grant contracts, with funding deployed in the Middle East. Act of Kindness Day. Whether (ACFS) is asking you to spread from the Sault Tribe, Bureau of Pictured above is Anderson, at you plan on doing good deeds the the kindness and consider Indian Affairs, Indian Health a much younger age, dancing at whole week or just on the final becoming a foster parent. Services, U.S. Department of Kinross Powwow. His cousin, day, it all counts. Foster children are in need of Health and Human Services, Hayden Stover, is training in There are many ways to spread loving, nurturing, safe families. Department of Justice, USDA California. Anderson’s mother kindness during this time or any If you are interested in becom- and state of Michigan. The con- is Somer Anderson and Stover’s other time of the year. To start, ing a foster parent and making a tracts are combined to provide parents are Rebecca and Adam you could make a kind comment difference in the life of a child the most efficient services within Stover. Their great-grandparents to someone or volunteer some- please contact ACFS at (906) three primary components— are the late Theresa Lablance and where. To make a difference in 632-5250. Child Placement, Advocacy Captain John Bissell. Hayden Stover someone’s life you don’t have to ACFS provides human ser- Resources and Direct Assistance. Gas appliances require carbon monoxide detectors From Sault Tribe recommends replacing the battery Horizontal vent pipes for appli- — Never use a portable gas Environmental Department each time you change your clocks ances, such as a water heater, camp stove indoors. Using a gas Carbon monoxide detectors are during fall and spring. should go up slightly as they go camp stove indoors can cause used to warn occupants of a home Follow these guidelines from toward outdoors. This prevents CO to build up inside your home, or building of any unusual build the CDC to reduce the chance of CO from leaking if the joints or cabin or camper. up of carbon monoxide (CO). CO CO poisoning: pipes aren’t fitted tightly. — Never use a generator inside is a colorless, odorless gas that — Have your heating system, — Have your chimney checked your home, basement or garage is produced anytime a fossil fuel water heater, and any other gas, or cleaned every year. Chimneys or less than 20 feet from any win- is burned. The higher levels that oil or coal burning appliances can be blocked by debris. This dow, door or vent. a CO monitor detects may occur serviced by a qualified technician can cause CO to build up inside — When using a generator, use from improperly maintained, every year. your home or cabin. a battery-powered or battery back- installed or used fuel-burning should be placed on every level — Do not use portable flame- — Never patch a vent pipe up CO detector in your home. appliances, backdrafting applianc- of a home, near where occupants less chemical heaters indoors. with tape, gum or something else. If you have any questions, es or fireplaces, and idling cars in sleep. — If you smell an odor from This kind of patch can make CO please contact the Sault Tribe an enclosed garage. The CO alarm will require your gas refrigerator, have an build up in your home, cabin or Environmental Department at When buying a CO alarm some basic care. It will need to expert service it. An odor from camper. (906) 632-5575 or email envi- make sure the device is certified be tested on a regular basis and your gas refrigerator can mean it — Never use a gas range or ronmental specialist, Robin to the most current Underwriters cleaned according to the manu- could be leaking CO. oven for heating. Using a gas Bouschor. Laboratory standard 2034 or the facturer’s use and care booklet. — When you buy gas equip- range or oven for heating can Information provided in this International Approval Services A CO alarm can operate from a ment, buy only equipment carry- cause a build up of CO inside article was obtained through 6-96 standard. Follow the instruc- battery or be plugged into a wall ing the seal of a national testing your home, cabin or camper. the United States Environmental tion manual for installation. In outlet. If it is battery operated agency, such as Underwriters’ — Never burn charcoal Protection Agency and the general the CO detector should be it should be tested on a weekly Laboratories. indoors. Burning charcoal – red, Center of Disease Control and placed on a wall about 5 feet from basis. The Center of Disease — Make sure your gas gray, black, or white – gives off Prevention. the floor and separate detectors Control and Prevention (CDC) appliances are vented properly. CO. Register online for inter-tribal basketball tournament April 4-5 in Bay Mills; divisions for kids and adults! General information, sign up Teams must be comprised of at as followed: ing: The two ways would be: double and registration: least 50 percent American Indian There must be at least a 2 to There will be a mandatory elimination or round robin into a The 2020 Inter-Tribal Basket- players. All American Indian 3 ratio (girl to boy or boy to girl) meeting on Saturday (April 4) single elimination. ball Tournament is on April 4-5, players must be able to provide a on the court at all times. morning at 8 a.m. This meeting There will be concessions in Brimley, Mich. Age groups tribal card or some sort of proof Note: Division will be depen- is for all officials and team cap- available throughout the day 11-14 will play at the Waishkey of American Indian descent or dent upon the number of teams tains/leaders. This meeting will at the gym. The Inter-Tribal Gymnasium, and ages 15-40 plus tribal affiliation. registered. be to inform everyone on the Basketball Tournament website years, will play at Brimley High Divisions based on ages: Note: Teams cannot have any tournament rules and handout includes a link to the Visitors School. Cost is $100 per team 10-12, boys and girls; 14 and players on their roster that are schedules, which will also be Bureau, as well as maps of and is due by March 20. A late under, boys and girls; 18 and older than the age division they posted online and around the Brimley/Bay Mills indicating fee of $25 for any registrations under, boys and girls; open, boys are trying to qualify for! gyms. Emergency contact infor- gym locations and other hotspots. received after March 21 applies and girls. This age group can Any older aged team members mation will also be handed out at Make all checks payable to and no new registrations accept- be 16 through 40. The division on team will lead to the bumping this time. The meeting should be Bay Mills Community College ed after March 30. is meant to be the top and most up of the whole team to the next no more than 30 minutes. (12214 W. Lakeshore Dr., Last day to receive registration competitive. age group. Schedule: Brimley, MI, 49715) For credit and be able to play in the tour- The size and breakdown of Handout/prizes: The schedule should be done card payments, call Wade Teeple nament is March 30. All teams this division will be based on the All players on the first place by Wednesday, April 1, and post- at (906) 248-8421. Online reg- must show up at least one hour number of applicants for the divi- team of a division will receive a ed online. istration can be completed at before their first game to register sion. medallion. Every team is guaranteed at bmcc.edu, under “about BMCC,” for the tournament. It is encour- Over 40 — men and women There will be team trophies least two games then click the Inter-Tribal bas- aged that all teams have team Co-ed division: There is the for the top two teams of the divi- The elimination format will ketball tournament link. Contact uniforms or at least matching opportunity/chance for co-ed sion. be determined by the number of [email protected], or colors on the floor. teams. The requirement will be Official and team leader meet- teams registered in that division. [email protected]. Page 22 News February 19, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Check this bad address list for names you know Below is a list of Sault Tribe Beigel, Leon J Cadreau, Michael D Currie, Tyler M Gambardella, Keri L members who currently have bad Belanger, Kyle J Cain, Brian A Cvengros, Jessica M Ganns, Kevin M addresses on file with the Sault Bellant, Sandra K Cain, Kelsey A Dale, Devin E Gardner, Alyssa M Tribe Enrollment Department. To Bellefeuille, Joshua D Cain Jr, Boyd F Davis, Cristine A Garrow, William A update your mailing address so Belonga, Gregory C Cairns, Cecil A Davis, Shannon K Garvin III, Andrew R you don’t miss out on any import- Belonga, Jill M Cairns, Todd R Denman, Robert J Gaus, Tina L ant mailings, please call the Belonga, Lawrence R Calderon, Nicole A Derouin, Darryl P Gentry, Amber L Enrollment Department at (800) Belonga, Nathaniel T Caldwell Jr, Leland S Dessenberg, Billy L Gereau, Lawrence E 251-6597. To view the complete Belonga-Torres, Charles W Camp, Alexander Desy, Bradley R Germain, Andrew W list of bad addresses, please visit Belonga-Torres, Jacob A Campagnola, Thelma E Dickson, Sarah K Germain, Thomas J the Sault Tribe website saulttribe. Benner, Kayla V Campbell, Barton T Diedrich, Beth A Germain Jr, Michael J com. Benoit, Kristi L Campbell, Desiree P Diehr, Susan Gerou, Michael J Ackley, Amanda M Benzie, Bruce M Campbell, Erica L Dietz, Arthur O Gersch, Danielle N Adams, Craig P Bernard, Joshua M Campbell, Kelsey C Dine, Sean R Gibbs, Jesse J Agawa, Joanne L Bernard, Nichole R Campbell, Shawna M Dolaskie, Cheyenne A Gibson, Felicia M Agawa, Thomas A Bernard, Ryan C Captain, Richard L Dollar, Patrick Gillmore, Brad S Aikens, Andrea’ M Bishop, Baileah M Captain, Tamika M Donnay, Chelsea M Glass, Destiny E Aikens, Jayson J Bishop, Troy A Cardwell, Karen C Dorow, Kyle L Glass, Marcia A Aikens, Michael E Bizeau, Shirley M Carley, Isabelle M Dougherty, Aaron P Gleason, David J Akers, Hailee S Black, Amanda K Carmichael, Jennifer M Dougherty, Daniel P Gleason, Jared A Akers, Kevin S Blain, Areka A Carnes, Guy R Dow, Virginia C Goetz, Daniel L Allard, Adam M Blalock, Roxanne E Carpenter, Adam S Drake, Mathew J Goetz, Kevin J Allard, James G Blaskowski, Kendra L Carr, Eugene P Duff, Robert C Goetz, Morgan M Allard, Thomas E Bodwin, Rebecca A Carr, Garry L Dumback, Brandon J Goetz, Robert A Amerman, Corinne M Boggs, Thomas M Carrick, Holli G Dunn, Amy R Goffus, Michael P Anacito, JoAnne R Boissoneau, Heather A Carrothers, Michelle C Dunton, Charles J Goodemoot Jr, Kenneth D Anderson, Lance J Bootz, Alexandra K Carson, Michelle L Eagle, Dane F Goodwin, Josie L Anderson, Samantha A Borland II, William L Carter, Matthew R Eames, Kelly L Gosseck, Joshua T Anderson, Theresa R Bosley, Deseree M Case, Joseph R Earl, Zachary L Graham, Julie A Andress, Francine J Bosley, Samantha J Caswell, James L Eichhorn, Erik J Graham, Tanya J Angulo, Mark R Bosley, Seth D Caswell, Teandra L Eitrem, Chloe F Gravelle, Eugene W Annand, Larry J Bouschor-Sangster, Raschel M Caswell II, Shawn T Eitrem, Scott A Green, Donivan J Anthony, John R Bowen, Cathline R Causley, David L Eldred, Amy S Green, Jacob P Anthony, Kathryn Bowerman, Michael B Causley, Debra S Ellis, Brandi L Green, Matthew L Anthony, Stanley W Boyd, Adam R Causley, James M Emery, Eric R Green, Rachel L Anthony Jr, Daniel R Boyer, Tyler J Causley, Nathan M Erickson, James S Green, Samantha J Apitz, Dean B Brandemihl, Joe K Chambers, Daryn R Ermatinger, Michael D Green, Sheri A Archambeau, Chelby M Breeden, Tyler J Chase, Clare R Ermatinger III, Kenneth J Green III, Allen R Archambeau, David J Bremer III, James A Cherette, Leon E Fallstich, Erich A Greene, Carla L Archdale, Kelly M Brigman, Heather R Chevalier, Jamie T Faulkner, Sheena M Greene, Riane S Arntz, Debra E Brigman, Rod R Chingwa, Catherine M Feathers, Cooper J Gregorini, Jared A Arseneau, Lawrence R Brimmer, Samuel L Chingwa, Michael L Fegan, Bobbi L Grondin, Curtis L Atkinson, Joseph A Brody, Nicholas J Chippewa, Steven G Ferrebee, Randi L Grondin, Jay W Auger, Jacqueline M Brody, Tara J Clauss, Mark A Fish, Nicole M Gugin, Adam J Auger, Jole’ M Brougham, Liliana L Claydon, Teela M Florek Briceno, Geneive A Gugin, Terry A Austin, Samantha J Brown, Bertha Cline, Casey J Flynn, Patrick Gwaltney, Angie J Ayers, Nichole M Brown, Bruce A Cole, Danielle M Foldi, Richelle L Gwaltney, Jesse L Badger, Alexus A Brown, Crystal M Cole, Michael J Fountain Jr, Simeon S Hackworth, Jonathon A Baier, Paul B Brown, Gregory Collins, Jacob F Fournier, Jazmyn M Hadfield, Joseph O Bailey, Matthew T Brown, Jason G Coons, Ashley N Fournier, Lisa G Haggadone, Sandra J Baker, Daniel V Brown, Laurie A Corbiere, Raymond T Fox, David R Hall, Annemarie C Baker, Vince W Brown, Makayla F Corbiere Jr, Robert A Fox, Tyler A Hallesy, Larry D Baker III, Alcide J Brown, Michael W Corbisier, Christopher R Franklin, Bryan A Hallesy, Naomis G Baker III, Gordon D Brown II, Robert L Corbisier, Megan M Franklin, Ryan C Hamel, Leigh Ann D Barber, Jessica R Brown III, Benjamin J Corns, Brandon L Fraser, Donald L Hammonds III, Roy L Barber, Lori J Brown Jr, Loyal E Coveyou, James J Frazier, William J Hancock, Eric H Batho, Douglas J Brozzo, Brandi J Coveyou II, Daniel D Frechette, Jacob J Hanson, Lynn M Beaudoin, Angela M Brozzo, Steven E Croad, Gabrielle M Frederickson, Kaitlin A Hanson II, Charles P Beaudoin, Jesse D Bruce, Justin A Croad, Gary M Frederickson, Robert G Hardwick, Michelle L Beaudry, David M Bryant, Taylor M Crook, Kellie M Freeland, Brian M Hardwick, Ryan D Beaumont Jr, Neal J Bryer, Sarah G Cruickshank, Dawn M Fulcher, Joshua D Harmon, Krishell J Beauvais, Angela B Burger, Laura E Cruickshank, Samuel E Fuller, Cody L Harper, Lawrence J Beckman, David C Burlew, Kathryn C Cryderman, Robert J Fuller, Dakota J Harris, Curtis T Beckman, Jason J Burr, Chenoa L Cryderman, Shaun M Furlong, Ronni J Harris, James G Beckman, Kristin A Burton, Oona M Cryderman, Trevor W Gable, Daniel H Harris, Jill M Bedell, Brian A Cadotte, Jerry Cryderman Jr, Darrell J Gale, Danny M Harris, Nolan W Bedell, Richard A Cadotte, Patricia A Currie, Ryan L Galloway, Diedre L See “Bad Addresses,” pg 23 Here For You Today and Tomorrow

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St. Ignace • North Bay • Moran Township • Cedarville • Mackinac Island • Naubinway • Newberry February 19, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News Page 23 From Bad Addresses, p. 22 LaDuke, Katie A McGahey, Josie A Pawlowski, Heather A Sayles, Nicholas J Theel, Todd W Hart, Amanda K LaDuke, Richard T McGahey, Justin A Payment, Ann M Sayles Jr, Leroy J Theut, Kaylea J Hayes, George A LaFaver, Jessica N McGowan, Daniel R Payment, Shawn M Schell, Debra L Thibert, Matthew L Hazen, Lou Ann LaFleche, Jolene McGruther, Joseph M Pearce, Walter J Scheuring III, James W Thompson, Benjamin W Hazen, Susan M LaFoille, Lauryn G McKechnie, Christopher L Peffers, Anne E Schlehuber, Krista A Thompson, Bryan P Hedges, Brad LaFountain, Alexander V McLarahmore, Joshua M Peltier, Timothy P Schopp, Shalyn M Thompson, Francis R Height, Tricia LaLonde, Douglas T McLean, Darcy R Penrose, Elizabeth R Schultz, Katrina M Thompson, Joel F Heldt, Jason W Lambert, Halona L McLean, Robert J Perilloux, Peyton E Schwiderson, Emily A Thurber, Lola L Helsel, Sydney R Lambert, Jennifer M McLeod, Ryan L Perkins, Sara J Schwiderson, Erin E Tilot, Kathleen L Henry, Roger J Lambert, Robert J McLeod-Brown, Salina M Perrault, Katie J Scobey, Peggy M Tilot, Robert C Henry, Scott M LaPine, Amanda G McPherson, Amanda M Perry, Curtis Scoville, Melissa S Tilot, Tamra L Hernden, Melda G LaPine, Armand D Meingin, Margerita M Perry, Jessica M Seaman, Joseph R Tilton, Joseph L Herrman, Christina E LaPine, Darrin S Menard, Dustin A Perry Sr, Joseph P Selig-Silberzahn, Samantha Titchenell, Mark W Herro, Michael K LaPine, Michael T Menard, Nicole D Persyn, Barbara S Seymour, Alycia L Tobias, Jessica L Hettel, Victoria R LaPlaunt, Edwin V Mendoskin, Shannon M Peters, Samantha L Seymour, Amanda L Tolliver, Claude Hiatt, Matthew W LaPlaunt Jr, Gary L Merchberger, Roger A Peterson, Judy Seymour, Lawrence R Tolliver, Jeffrey Hiatt, Melissa R LaPointe, Terri L Merchberger, Thomas A Phillips, Tyler T Seymour, Lisa L Tolliver, Sylvia Hibner, Alison M Lasley, Jordan S Meyer, Marie H Pietrangelo, Ashley M Seymour, Sandra L Toms, Tyler A Hibner, Nathaniel T LaTour, Nathan P Meyer, Rebecca A Piippo, Justin A Shannon, Christopher A Tormala, Brandi S Hobbs, Rebecca A LaVictor, John S Meyers Combs, Audrey A Pilcher, David J Shannon, Martha J Trester, Blake T Hodges, Summer S Lawless, Jennifer A Micheau, Christa R Pilcher, Jordan M Sharp, Brian J Trevarrow, Ashley T Hoffman, Laura May K Leask, Chad C Micheau, Joshua J Pirronello, Cecilie D Sharp, Viola S Trevino, Andrea L Hoglund, Gina E Leask, Nathan M Michels, Eric E Pizzala, Kayla C Sharp, Zane P Trombly, Eric W Hogue, Adam J LeBlanc, Christopher J Miles, Denise E Plastino, Kevin J Sharp Jr, Charles E Trudeau Jr, Roger R Hoig, Kyle J LeClaire, Darrin W Miles, Jason R Platt, Derek M Shelton, Adam C Trumbley, Alexandria R Hoig, Lysa M Lee, Ashley M Miller, Bruce J Poirier, Marshall O Shelton, William C Trumbley, Tyler E Holt, Rayanne J Lee, Dustin C Miller, Caleb M Porter, Chase M Sherwood, Jeffrey R Tucker, Joseph C Holzinger, Dawn M Lee, Lexi C Miller, Shari L Porter, Levi M Shields, Edwin R Turman, Diane M Hood, Trevor D Lee, Rodney J Mitchell, Avery Potvin, Joshua J Shields, Jeremiah J Turner, Troy J Horka II, Marc D Lee Jr, Ronald F Mongene, Kenneth B Potvin, Tyler F Shilts, Hazel M Ulasich, Michael J Horn, Scott F Lehre, Amanda L Monroe, Kurtis P Povey, Brandon S Shipman, Brendan M Van Alstine, Gary J Horning, Andrew J Lehre, Jeremy J Montgomery, Cassandra L Povey, Michael P Shubitowski, Amy E Vaningan, Shawn A Horning, Karin M Lemieux Jr, Edwin J Montreuil, Janet A Prater, Brian L Shupe, Bryan A VanMidde, Tanya L Horton, Leanna L Levesque, Ernest P Moore, Ember S Prater, Theodore A Siewert, Zachary J Vassar, Anthony J Horton, Lisa M Lewis, Amanda M Moore, Michael J Prevost, Joseph I Silva, Michael J Vieau III, William H Houghton, Michael V Lewis, Cody J Moore, Michelle A Prevost, Renee M Sims, Kathryn V Vieau Jr, David J Hovinga, Johnathan R Lewis, Matthew L Moore, Scott J Prevost, Terri A Sindles, Marcia L Villarreal, Paul Howard, Laurie A Lewis, Ryan E Morales, Michael A Price, John H Singleton, Brandon M Vizineau II, Brian N Howell, Timothy M Lewis II, Kevin C Morris, Larry A Queen, Renee M Singleton, Kayla M Vore, Eileen T Hoyt, Martin C Libby, Douglas L Mortinsen, Darin D Quintana, Erika L Sky-Gaskin, Emmalene R Vore, Joseph M Hromek, Jacob F Libby, Joshua A Moses, Kenneth T Rader, Audree L Smart, Bobbie J Wachter, Olivia C Hubble, Marina M Libby, Nicholas A Moses, Tashina R Ramsby, Chase W Smart, Jason L Wainright, Edward N Hudson II, Harvey D Lichtenberger, Rebecca M Mosher, Christopher S Ramsby, Hailey M Smith, Adrian D Walker, Laurane R Hudson-Leon, Katherine I Lindeblad, Tabatha M Murray, Arrin J Ramsby, Terri L Smith, Alfred L Walker, Ryan M Huffman, Christina M Lindsay, John R Murray, Janelle A Randazzo, Jill M Smith, Brian L Walters, Timothy R Huffman, Olivia J Lipponen, Andrew S Murray, Shane S Ratcliff, Derrick C Smith, Debra L Walters, Warren S Hughey, Gabriel A Littrell, Christopher A Myotte, Timothy J Ratcliff, Emily N Smith, Jeanette M Wambach, Ann M Hughey, Ian S Livermore, Erin G Nash, Anastasia E Ratcliff, Noah P Smith, Melissa A Wambach, Leigha N Hunt, Chevi R Livingston Jr, Robert A Nash, Brian M Reffruschinni, Adrienne Smithson, Vicky L Ward, Regena N Hunt, Devon J Lockwood, Taylor B Nash, Donley P Reffruschinni, Joseph C Snider, April M Warner, Karen A Hutte, Cecelia N Lockwood Jr, Timothy J Neal, Brandon L Reffruschinni, Rhonda R Snider, Christopher J Warren, Bridget L Hutte, Daniel J Longnecker II, Timothy R Neal, Krissy L Reffruschinni, Roxanne R Snider, Ellora J Watson, Katlyn S Hyland, Christie L Loonsfoot, Deborah A Nedeau, Chad M Reid, Hannah M Snowberger, Brandon L Watson, Sara A Isaacson, Georgine M Lopez, Henry J Nelson Jr, Cleo R Reid, Michael P Snowberger, Kaitlyn M Weinert, Michael C Jackson, Hailey E Lovell, Dustin R Nertoli, Jessica M Reimer, Des’ree L Snowberger, Nathan D Wellman, Jessica L Jackson, Jessica R Lovin, Melissa A Nesberg, Diane Reimer, Lony F Snyder, Jacob D Wernholm, Renee L Jackson, Michael L Lovin, Michael P Ness, Drew A Reimer, Sky B Spangler, Barry L Wery, Lindsea M Jago, Robert D Luepnitz, Quinton K Nesseth, Erik L Richards III, Robert R Spangler, Casey L West, Jason R Jean, Rachel C Lyons, Nicholas R Newell, Burke E Richter, Melissa J Sparks, Shane S West, Lyndsey M Johnson, Alexis A MacArthur, Daniel J Newmeyer, Michael R Rickley, Tina M Spencer, Kyle R Whalen III, Elden W Johnson, Kirk D MacLeod, Ravon L Nikunen, Jasmine L Riley, Brook L Splan, Erland S Wheatley, Jay R Johnson, Malinda S Mahan, Ryan D Noble, Bambi L Ritter, Stephen K Splan, Rebecca L White, Brooklyn D Johnston Jr, Donald J Mahanna, Alexander R Nolan, Janet M Rivard, Loretta J St. Andrew, Antoinette M White, Cheyenne M Jones, Thea W Maison, Jamie L Nolan, Jocque Rivers, John N St. Andrew, Hailey A White, Jordan D Joseph, Edward J Majkrzak, Misty R Nolan, Joseph R Roberts, Deborah R St. Andrew, Jacobb F White, Kurt A Kaiser, Aubrey R Mannisto, Neal M Nolan II, Mark Robertson, Bryce Z St. Andrew, Rebecca J White, Michael J Kaiser, Natalia A Marble, Donna F Norton, Kevin W Robertson, Samantha J St. Antoine, Ryan M White III, Daniel Karr, Dallas J Mariotti, Anthony Nystrom, Kim M Robinson, Michael H St. Louis, Benjamin O White Jr, Gerald R Karr, Jordan J Marsh, Daniel W Odbert, Calvin W Rogan, Justin P St. Onge, Joseph M Wilcox, David R Kay, Gena M Marsh, Janice L Oderfer, Christopher A Romero, Aaron M Stamper, Tonya M Wile, Justin D Kellis, John W Marshall, Jeffery J Ogle, Heather M Root, Douglas E Stapleton, Kelli M Willett, Shiloe M Kelly, Patrick M Martineau, Michael J Ogle, Michele M Rose, Timothy L Stauffer, Kevin J Willette, Amanda R Kemp, Darryl A Massaway, Michael D Olli, Casey M Rourk, Sean W Stebleton, Ronald R Willette, Jeffrey J Kemp, Russell A Massaway, Mylee J Olli, Dylan S Roy, Brandy A Stefanski, Kristofer D Williams, Krystal L Kempf, Cory M Massaway, Roger M Olli, Michael V Roy, James L Stevens, Tracey L Willis, Crystal D Kempfert, Emma S Massaway Sr, Todd A Olmstead, Michelle Rozga, Michelle K Stewart, Dyani C Willis, Edward J Kennedy, Michael T Massey, Justin R Olmstead Jr, Derrick C Rudd, Mark A Stewart, Helen R Willis, Jennifer M Khalil, Adam N Massey, Michael J Olson, Karra A Ruddle, Blake D Stewart, Katherine E Willis, Joshua R Khalil, Zachary N Masta, Cheyenne K Olson, Scott A Russo, Jennifer M Stewart, Melissa A Willis, Justin L Kik, Rebecca L Masta, Micah J O’Neil, Brian K Russo, Kristen K Stiles, Dawn M Willis, Kevin L King, Dylan T Mastaw, Steven Orr, Samuel C Ryan, Thadius J Stockley, Anna M Willis, Stephanie L King, Joseph P Matheson, Kathryn A Orr-Obeshaw, Jessamyn A Rye, Jerry A Stokke, Amanda L Wilson, Alyssa M King, Madeline R Matson, Ethan B Oryall Jr, Thomas A Rye, Reginald F Storey Jr, Kenneth J Wilson-Lennox, Trevor D King II, Edward A Matthew, Patrick T Osburn, Trevor M Rye, Samantha M Strader, Sarah L Windsor, Lisa M Kinney, Harold W Matthews, Melissa A Osogwin, Kristina B Sage, Billie Jo Strader, Scarlette A Winemiller, Leslie C Kirkpatrick, Carol N Mattson, Robert J Osogwin, Odin M Sakis, Matthew P Strahan, Shannon I Witty, Scott E Koke, Victoria L Mauk, Jacquelin M Ouellette, Kacee B Salas, Jerome J Streeter, Tyler V Wolfe, Jeremy K Koski, John T Maxwell, Brenda K Overland, Paul E Salas Jr, Eddie Stutleen, Michael J Wood, Daniel J Krajewski III, Frederick G Mayer, Judith A Paquin, Cindy L Salvador, Aaron C Suffield, Thomas A Wood, Michael T Kravis, Valerie K Mazurek, Dawn M Paquin, Elizabeth J Salvador, Francine M Summerhill, Kimberly S Woodall, Michael A Krogh, Brandon C McCarrick, Michelle L Paquin, Kathleen M SanAngelo, Hunter J Summers, Johnathon J Woods, Judith M Krogh, Tyler L McCary, Rachel M Paquin, Noel J Sanchez, Onalee M Swisher Jr, Terry A Wozniak, Joshua D Krogh III, Theodore L McClellan, Shannon D Paquin, Sonya L Sanders, Brandi C Sylvester, Barbara J Wright, Amelia H Kruger, Bailey L McClusky, Charles L Paquin Jr, Thomas J Sanderson, Julie M Tadgerson, Raymond A Wright, Delia M Kruger, Courtney E McClusky, Tonya M Parker, Gregory E Sangster, Noelle M Tadgerson, Steven C Wright, Fredrick J Kuchan, Diane M McCormick, Cory L Parr, Mary R Satterlee, Angela M Talentino, Kullen D Wyckoff, Danyalle M Kufta, Cody J McDermott, Edward J Parr, Robert M Saunders, Danielle M Tamlyn, Traci K Wyers, Samantha J LaBranch, Ryan J McDonnald, Mechelle D Paul, Sean C Saunders, Donald Taurianen, Jacquelyne M Yanda, Jamie L LaBranch, Tracy L McDowell, Michael J Paulsen, Camie A Savard, Brendan M Tazelaar, Jay A Yoas, Jimmy E LaBranche, Jordan M McFarland, Danielle N Pavlat, Jesse A Savard, Meghann F Terrian, Jerry I Young, Angela M LaDuke, Darcie R McGahey, Brandon J Pavlat II, Phillip L Sawasky, Taylor D Terrian, Kristen J Zeedyk, Logan R LaDuke, Derrick R McGahey, Chester A Pavlat Jr, Dale R Sayklly, Joseph P Thayer, Angela M Zellar, Alexandra R Page 24 Representatives’ Reports February 19, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung

Protecting members at federal, state and local levels tinue to serve as the chairperson the final recommendations to expertise of experts who could up and fight. I am fighting to of the Native American Food the federal government for the evaluate the impact on three dis- protect EUPTA’s future, as well Distribution Tribal Leaders dental therapy program (as well tinct island communities where as the livelihoods of all those Working Group for the USDA as behavioral health). Working hundreds, if not THOUSANDS who live on the historic islands food program. I will conduct with our state, other tribes and of our tribal members live. Fare of our people. This is not over the coming federal consulta- Bay Mills Community College, increases of 40 percent to 500 yet! tion, where tribal sovereignty is we are exploring the fastest way percent, with zero research, Due to the coming election, I expected to receive a boost in to bring this dental care to our is not a wise approach to this am limited to just 500 words in a tribe’s ability to received fed- people to protect their health difficult problem. Not only this unit report. There is MUCH eral dollars and purchase food through access to dental care does this new plan create undue more I would like to share, but directly, instead of through the AND to provide training that hardships for people, I can see . . . If you would like to know USDA. This will ensure food will lead to good paying jobs. that it could ultimately be bad more, or if there is anything I sovereignty for our people, giv- TRANSPORTATION — for EUPTA. The EUPTA Board can do to help, feel free to con- ing access to better quality pro- Locally, I serve on the Board is polarized 3-2 over this plan, tact me at the resources below. duce as well as TRADITIONAL of the Eastern Upper Peninsula and unfortunately the majority Please stay safe and warm. foods! This group has taken Transportation Authority has disregarded even a senator’s Spring is on the way, as is Jennifer McLeod, historical steps in securing food (EUPTA). I have been battling request to do a study. What is so MAPLE SYRUP SEASON! I Director, Unit I that best serves our peoples’ for a logical, data driven, com- greatly disappointing is EUPTA can hardly wait! Aaniin Anishnaabek! In addi- needs. prehensive approach to the has lost potentially hundreds of Anishnaabe gageget tion to regular board activities, I DENTAL — My work as the increase in ferry fares that must thousands of dollars refusing (Anishaabe for always), have worked to protect our tribal chairperson of the Community occur. EUPTA is not making to consider any other option. Jen members in the food/nutrition, Health Aide Program Tribal enough revenue to meet expens- A study could show them how (906) 440-9151 dental and transportation areas. Advisory Group is approaching es, but the plan that was creat- to INCREASE services to gain Email at jennifer. FOOD/NUTRITION — I con- completion as we have made ed did not have the input and more revenue! And so I stand [email protected] Mistruths being spewed on social media sites lately furniture and flooring store, reaches retirement age, they messages or social media. The canes, commodes, yearly elder used car dealership, billboards, will be paid whichever amount board’s pay was implemented checks and some areas have storage facilities, White Pine they qualify for. So, if a board in about 2000 at $67,000 a year lunches served up to four times Lodge hotel, rental properties, member does serve 20 years, and included a cost of living a week. Some services require etc. These small businesses their social security amount increase that the board has living in the seven-county ser- will bring in an additional $14 will be minimal and they would never accepted. The board has vice area. For more information, million to the tribe, which is a receive the $1,000 with cost of never raised the pay since then please call the Elder Services 25 percent increase over last living. They more than likely and every board member gets Division at 635-4971 or (888) year. I have always believed we would have received more if paid the exact same, no matter 711-7356. should diversify, and under the they could have paid into social how long they serve. The board The board recently passed a direction of EDC Director Joel security. Many members do not is responsible for about $220 resolution to have job descrip- Schultz, we are doing just that. know that we didn’t qualify for million in budgets between tions evaluated and bench- You may have heard the social security. government, casinos and enter- marked by the local markets board has this huge lifetime We meet every Tuesday in prises. and tribes. Wages need to be pension as well. The board has a workshop and twice a month There are many elder’s ben- competitive! not been able to pay into social there are meetings, many times efits some may not be aware The St. Ignace Family Fun Bridgett Sorenson, security; so several years ago, being 12-hour days. We also of such as elder housing, Day will be on Saturday, March Director, Unit III the board retirement was put serve on various committees commodities, medical rides 21, in the Kewadin Shores There seems to be many mis- in place. After five years of inside and outside of the tribe. to doctor appointments, home Event Center from 11:30 a.m.-2 truths being spewed on social service, the amount is $250, 10 In Unit III, we also hold month- nurse visits, home cleaning, free p.m. medias sites lately. One being years is $500, 15 years is $750 ly membership meetings and eyeglasses, free $5,000 hearing Contact me with questions or that our enterprises are not mak- and 20 years is $1,000. This attend elder’s meetings. We are aids, heating credits, ramps for concerns at bridgett91@yahoo. ing any money. Our enterprises is subject to a cost of living as basically on call all the time their homes, durable medical com, [email protected], consist of the three gas stations, well and when a board member fielding phone calls, emails, text equipment such as wheel chairs, or call (906) 430-0536. February 19, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Representatives’ Reports Page 25 Tribes are intrinsically connected to the land and Lake Michigan. We call our Chumash. We acknowledge them entists and environmentalists. But I learned about a new perma- homeland Bawating (the Place of as the first people of this land, on there is a worry among our people nent course titled, Indigenous the Rapids). We are the people of which the motion picture commu- that TEK is being lost through Literature of North America. Oh the Great Lakes and have strong nity lives and works.” loss of identity and links to the my gosh, I’m silly with excite- social, familial, political and geo- I promise you that simple land. Land Acknowledgment goes ment. Unrecognized for too long graphical relationships with all recognition ignited pride, hope a long way towards addressing is a tremendous body of Native the Anishinaabe (the First People) and inspiration in the hearts of those concerns — to the benefit of literature that is finally getting of the Great Lakes watershed indigenous people, especially our our children and next generations, notice. In the same way that a including Minnesota, Wisconsin children. To say our name, to say but also to the wider community southern renaissance in literary and Canada. who we are and where we come who lives and learns on the land works by authors like William In 2015, Oakland University from, and to recognize that we that holds to Oakland University Faulkner, Katherine Ann Porter (OU) hosted a symposium on are still here. Native American campus. and Robert Penn Warren defined climate change. Co-organizer actor Wes Studi followed up in The magic of possibilities: and elevated American literature, Professor Andrea Knutson invit- his acceptance speech: “I dedicate My own educational back- so, too, have Native authors con- ed me to participate in a panel this award to all the indigenous ground is an undergraduate degree tributed to an American literary Catherine Hollowell, discussion and bring the voice kids in the world who want to do in history. I wanted to focus on a landscape whose time has come. Director, Unit II of Native people to a discussion art and dance and write stories. body of knowledge related to the Authors like Louise Erdrich, I was recently asked to write a about the impacts of climate We are the original storytell- Anishinaabe people of the Great whose essay, Where I Ought to letter of endorsement for Oakland change on diverse populations. I ers, and we can make it here.” Lakes and explore the socio-eco- Be: A Writers Sense of Place, was University (Rochester, Mich.) want to express my deep respect I am excited to see Oakland nomic systems that our people life changing for me and speaks for the university’s impending to Oakland University for having University join the movement developed to sustain themselves directly to knowing and honoring Land Acknowledgment. A Land a vision of inclusion that wel- among public universities in the for thousands of years across the the land that sustains us all. And, Acknowledgment is a formal comes diverse perspectives in an state of Michigan by formally Great Lakes region prior to colo- currently, there is an explosion of statement that recognizes and ever more complex world. adopting a statement of Land nial contact. I can attest that it was young indigenous authors who respects indigenous peoples as So, I was delighted, but not Acknowledgment. Andrea asked a hard slog because the under- have carved out a literary genre traditional stewards of the land surprised, to hear from Andrea me to read the draft language of graduate curriculum was restricted that speaks to the human condi- and the enduring relationship that once again and learn about the OU’s Land Acknowledgment and to the study of colonialism. Native tion in futuristic landscapes. exists between indigenous peoples Land Acknowledgment statement provide input. It is a simple but people were viewed only through Let me conclude by simply and their traditional territories. your faculty group is crafting for formal statement that recognizes that lens of colonialism and it was stating my full endorsement of Trade and technical education is the Oakland Campus. It does my and respects the enduring rela- disheartening. I found myself dig- Oakland University adopting a an opportunity our high school heart good to see institutions of tionship that exists between the ging deep in the archives of places Land Acknowledgment statement. graduates should consider. But for learning recognize the wealth of Three Fires Confederacy of the like the Library of Congress and We have a traditional saying that those who plan to attend a four- knowledge and opportunity that Anishinaabe of the Great Lakes the Newberry Library in Chicago. our feet grow into the ground. year university, consider institu- exists by building bridges that and their traditional territories. I So much unmined information, That is an old story but not a tions who recognize the value our connect indigenous people to the especially like the emphasis on but I lacked a campus environ- yesterday story. It is our way of tribal students who enroll at their academic community. building sustained relationships ment and academic assistance acknowledging that who we are is campuses. Land Acknowledgment has with our Native communities, that could encourage and guide intrinsically connected to the land. To Oakland University gained traction in the United because that commitment is my scholarship. It is my hope that Many blessings and best wish- Campus community, States. I jumped off the couch where the magic of possibilities Oakland University’s adoption es for your initiative. I am con- My name Is Catherine while watching the Oscars last will germinate and bloom. Across of a foundational document of fident that magic of possibilities Hollowell. My traditional name is Sunday and cheered when I heard all disciplines, there is a wealth Land Acknowledgment will lead will sprout and blossom and sus- Wa-pa-no-ka-no-quay (She looks the Academy of Motion Picture of traditional knowledge that can to curriculum development that tain your campus community for to the east). I am a tribal council and Science acknowledge the inform, inspire and enhance adap- encourages academic exploration many years to come. member for the sovereign govern- indigenous land that Hollywood tation in a changing world. prior to the era of colonialism. Catherine Hollowell ment of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe sits on: Who we are as a people is There is a wealth of untapped Unit II Director of Chippewa Indians. Our territo- “The academy would like to intrinsically connected to the land. primary sources and oral history (906) 484-6821 rial jurisdiction encompasses the acknowledge that tonight we have Traditional ecological knowledge that deserves reexamination from [email protected] eastern Upper Peninsula includ- gathered on the ancestral lands of (TEK) is holistic in nature and is a new (old) perspective. ing Lake Superior, Lake Huron the Tongva, the Tataviam and the increasingly being valued by sci- In speaking with Andrea, Marquette great McKerchie updates Unit I I worked for the tribe for over This isn’t ideal, but unfor- growth potential 22 years prior to getting on the tunately it was the only con- board. I’ve seen administrations sideration presented to us. It is Let me also say thanks to our come and go, I’ve worked with difficult because it delays the staff of our EDC for working some great directors and some overhaul, but it doesn’t prohibit so diligently to complete this not-so-great directors. I’ve seen us from making any changes purchase. It is our hope that not the board get over-involved and now. The board has discussed only will this purchase bring rev- not get involved enough. Finding various options and will contin- enue into our tribe but will also that balance is always a strug- ue to until we can resolve this establish a more permanent place gle, but usually when the tribe issue. Several positions have for the community to develop lets the managers manage and been raised to address immediate and hold our cultural activities holds them accountable, things need, but many more still need that are so crucial to promoting work out. We have talented team to be addressed. and preserving our identity as members willing to work things With our tribal election start- Anishinaabek. out, we just need to give them ed, I want to remind members We are holding cultur- the proper tools and get out of that we are all on the same al enhancement classes in Michael McKerchie, their way. team, we want to see our tribe Unit V. There will be a Seven Director, Unit I Charles Matson Sr. In giving them those tools, do better. With as divisive as Grandfathers teaching in Last month, I ended my report Director, Unit V several roadblocks exist. The national and state politics have Marquette Feb. 22 and in thanking team members for Ahnee. Let me start out by say- number one being compensa- gotten, I want to say that we as Munising Feb. 23. remaining on even in difficult ing chi miigwech to our board of tion — our HR is still without a a tribe are better than that. We There will also be a Creation times and I wanted to restate directors for a unanimous vote to director. In that absence we have can disagree on how to better Story teaching in Munising that. It isn’t always easy work- purchase a business and property been unable to move forward our tribe or who should lead the in Unit V. March 14 and Marquette March ing for a tribe or any big orga- with overhauling our compensa- way, but we mustn’t succumb The community is grateful for 15. nization, but working for your tion package. Last year, I strong- to dividing us as a people. Our this acquisition. Not only is this These are very informative own tribe adds layers. You want ly voted to not utilize a company tribe is a representative govern- a great opportunity for the tribe teachings and are a great way to your tribe to succeed, and you to tell us what we already know, ment, not just representing the to diversify its business portfolio, preserve and enhance our teach- want your people to do better; many positions are underpaid. people who voted you on - but but it is also the first step towards ings for our communities. I hope with that comes a level of loy- Several board members request- all members. We shouldn’t resort expanding much needed services to see everyone there. alty. Similarly, those who have ed additional options, but with- to tearing each other down just and secure an area to promote our To register, or for concerns or worked for us for many years out a director overseeing HR this to get ahead. Our job as leaders cultural activities. questions, contact me at (906) who aren’t tribal also have a was unable to get done. Having is to support our members; our The Marquette area has great 450-5094 or CMatson@saulttribe. great sense of duty and wanting no other options presented, last job as Anishinaabe is to support potential for growth and provides net. to see our community thrive. I month a majority of the board each other. us with an opportunity to move Respectfully, want to be part of continuing voted to hire a company to help If anyone wants to discuss the tribe along a path of becom- Charles J. Matson Sr. that success and never taking our facilitate a new wage grid for all concerns, contact me at (906) ing less reliant on just our gaming Board of Directors most valued asset, our people, positions. 440-7768. Chi miigwech. industry. Representative, Unit V for granted. Page 26 Representatives’ Reports February 19, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Tribes united - protecting Great Lakes waters long winded so I will highlight this in the past, but this is not the only other solution is to keep self-sufficiency and enhanced what I can throughout the time- the case. This study will review the status quo and that is not service. I have initiated a discus- frame. and update ALL job descriptions an option for our workers. Our sion about making a living doc- We have very good news based on the work performed in established COLA and longevity ument of our economic develop- to report. We learned this past each position as well as give an increases help our workforce, ment endeavors (pamphlet) for week the Ontario nuclear plant amount based on each and every and I won’t quit trying to figure our members to review. We are wanting to build a waste station position and class, each based on out a solution for our deficien- growing successfully and I want near our Great Lakes has backed the work. We have never merged cies. that communicated to you. out of the project. Our tribe, the two together to complete this Elder distribution checks have I have asked for a timeline along with the other Michigan process. In the past, we simply gone out — 6,132 checks were and project plan for all changed tribes, were strongly against this did a wage study, which is out- issued, which makes the dis- services for our Heath Division and united in our protection of dated and never implemented bursement amount $3,084,396. I based on the presentation I spoke our waters. I’m very happy to for numerous reasons. Some do wish we could send more but about in a past report and we see our protection for the water departments and team members sticking to the plan to disperse are still waiting to pass the 2020 absolutely helped this time. We did not have an opportunity to the earned interest will sustain health budget. I’m ready to move have plenty more work to do to give input, and the amounts for the Land Claims fund as it was forward. lana Causley-Smith, decommission Line 5. administration positions seemed intended. We have many eco- Please call me if you would Director, Unit II We recently contracted with to be inflated compared to front nomic endeavors started and like to meet or discuss, (906) As many of you know, the a consultant to do an in-depth, line workers. I’m confident we many being vetted, and without 484-2954, 322-3818 or coming tribal elections have comprehensive job description will get to a solution for fair making promises we discuss [email protected]. begun, which means I am limited and wage study for our team wages and sound job descrip- future options to add to the fund. Baamaapii, to a 500-word unit report. As members. I have heard many tions WITH outside expertise. I I look forward to all the items Lana Causley-Smith many also know, my reports are complaints that we have done do not like having to do this but we have to grow our tribe toward Unit II board representative Freiheit says - still advocating for the members! scenes. That’s my job, to repre- these resolutions will give the their rights to be heard! tribe) should do the same. Bid the sent our tribal members. members the right to vote on reg- In my last unit report, I must job! We could sub-contract all the At this time, I would like to ulatory legislation that set policy have hit a sore spot with the work out just like the electrical make one thing perfectly clear, pertaining to our board of direc- electrical contractor, who doesn’t contractor is doing, and keep the I was not elected to please other tors terms of service. have a contractors builder’s profit for our elders and youths. directors or the chairman. I My service to our members license. I have asked the tribal I like that! But in the name of believe I have a good working has never been about me, it has board of directors, “how can fairness, tribal members with con- relationship with the board, they always been about us! I am com- you award a BID to someone tractors builder’s licenses are at know where I stand on issues and mitted to a governmental reform who doesn’t have a contractors a disadvantage when the game is they also know that I won’t walk that re-ignites tribal leadership builder’s license?” There are played like this. That’s my opin- in “lockstep” with any of them! that works for all of the members regulations in place for a reason, ion, and in our tribal chairman’s As stated in my last unit report, and not just for those at the top. regulations are rules made by own words, “Betty makes a better I submitted a resolution for ref- We have a long way to go, and the government or other author- friend, than she does an enemy!” erendum on the board’s salary. I cannot do it alone! I ask for all ity in order to control the way On that note, I’m going to I made the motion which gives of you, the members to join me things are done. If this is the Washington, D.C. I will meet our our members the right to vote in this fight. Whether you live in standard operating procedures tribal chairman in Washington on the board of directors’ salary. units I, II, III, IV or V, I ask you of Sault Tribe, then the Sault and witness his work. Betty Freiheit, The referendum died for lack of to please contact your represen- Tribe Construction who doesn’t Thank you, Director, Unit I support. I’m going to reintroduce tatives on the board of directors have a builders license either Betty Hello tribal members, it is my that resolution at the next board and urge them to do the right and a according to the “electrical Contact me at (906) 379-8745 pleasure to report to you that I’ve meeting. I am currently working thing. They cannot be allowed contractor who was awarded a or [email protected]. been fighting for you behind the on multiple resolutions, many of to continue to deny the members federal government bid” we (the Poised to enter into new age of Internet gaming That is to say, our buildings and reach to the entire state for gam- up for the next new generation of Keith Massaway, 702 Hazelton what new gaming options will ing. We are in contact with major gaming enthusiasts. St., St. Ignace, MI 49781, be available. We can start now gaming companies that would Thank you very much for all [email protected], (906) to work on our in-house sports have computer platforms and sys- the e-mails and phone calls. 643-6981. betting but we have to first get tems set up already that would be our rules and guidelines approved able to flip a switch and go live by the National Indian Gaming on gaming but we are research- Commission. After that is accom- ing very carefully on what these STHA hosting plished, then we can remodel to companies have to offer and set up a sports betting area. This what their track records are. New type of sports betting can start Jersey went live a little while ago member meetings before the 2021 date, but we can on all sports betting and Internet The Sault Tribe Community only take bets in person on the play. Many of those casinos made Housing Authority Let your voices be Center, 622 W. casino floor. The major hurdle in mistakes and start up errors, those (STHA) seeks heard! Plan to attend Superior St. this piece is the odds making part. we can now avoid if we are care- input from our a Sault Tribe Housing — Marquette: 6 Many different gaming compa- ful. We need to partner with the tribal membership Authority meeting in p.m., Peter White nies have shown us that improper right people who can compete by hosting com- your area. Library, 217 N. odds can lead to big losses. We with the large private casinos munity meetings Front St. Keith Massaway, will have to find a way to hire a downstate who are poised to try at all nine sites in Friday, March Director, Unit III professional company or a system and take the entire share of mar- March. 6: Finally, we are on the cusp to minimize the exposure to mak- ket. We need to be ready and be Members are encouraged to — Escanaba: 10 a.m. Chamber of entering into a new age of ing bad odds. I think this piece positioned to take a large piece attend and share their communi- of Commerce, 1001 N. Lincoln Internet gaming in Michigan. I is something that can be accom- of that market to be able to make ty and housing needs with Joni Rd. have been involved in this area plished very quickly but will be a this a lucrative money maker for Talentino, STHA director and — Manistique: 2 p.m. at the since I first was elected 14 years huge learning experience. the tribe. Mariea Mongene, assistant direc- Manistique Tribal Center, 5698 ago. The saying is, it takes time The second part is the capabil- The third part is, of course, tor. W. Hwy US-2. to get it right but that was a long ity to then accept sports betting the live casino gaming on the A $50 Walmart gift card is to Eastern Eend meetings: time in coming. wagers over the phone or the Internet. This piece is also tricky be drawn at each location and Monday, March 9: We have attended many con- Internet. This part will have to be because we will need to have the light refreshments served. This — Kincheloe: 6 p.m., Kinross sultations and conventions on this licensed by the state of Michigan. marketing and appealing platform is your opportunity to have your Recreation Center, 43 Wood Lake matter only to be told it might We are currently exploring what to be able to compete with all voice heard. If you have any Rd. never happen. Now, with both the that actually means for our tribe, of the other licenses in the state. questions, please contact Heather Thursday, March 12: sports betting bill along with the but we have till 2021 to get all This piece is also the only piece Smith at (906) 495‑1450 or — Sault Ste. Marie, Big Bear Internet gaming bill, we will be the pieces in place. The licenses that the state will be a big player [email protected]. Arena a, 2 Ice Circle soon able to make wagers from will be only given out to current in with the online lottery games. Western end meeting schedule: Friday, March 13: our phones, tablets and comput- casinos in Michigan. This means They will not want to be left Thursday, March 5: — Hessel: 10 a.m., Hessel ers. I say soon because the system the three large private casinos behind, so they will be competing — Newberry: 9:30, Newberry Community Center, 3355 N. 3 will not go live until 2021. downstate and all the tribes with directly for market share. That Tribal Center, 4935 Zeez-ba-tkl Mile Rd. There are three different casinos. No other entity will be is just some of the work that is Lane. — St. Ignace: 2 p.m., Shirley aspects to these bills. First is eligible to get one. We are excited going on, in earnest, to put our — Munising: 2 p.m., Goodreau Elder Complex, 3017 the bricks and mortar piece. that we will be able to expand our tribe at the forefront and set us Grand Island Chippewa Tribal Mackinac Trail february 19, 2020 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Representatives’ Reports Page 27 Comprehensive Classification and Compensation Study project the recommendations. We need to the notices below: a March 21 Escanaba Chamber of Commerce starting at 10 a.m. be better and start looking at the teaching by Traditional Medicine building. Please call or text If you have any questions, feel wages of all the front-line team on names, colors and clans in Darcy Morrow (906) 298-1888 or free to contact me at (906) 298- members at the casino, govern- Escanaba at the YEA building; a Denise Chase 203-2471 to sign 1888. mental and enterprise departments hand drum teaching by Bud Biron up for any of these teachings. Thank you, — they are the ones who need the March 7-8 at the Manistique The Caring for Our Elders Darcy Morrow increase! Tribal Center, April 18-19 at Powwow is scheduled for March Unit IV Representative I would like to touch on the the Sands Township building in 28 at the Escanaba Senior High [email protected] decrease of elders attending the Gwinn and April 25-26 at the School, 500 South Lincoln Road, elder committee meetings. I think back to when I attended elder meetings in Escanaba, I was just a teenage girl. Their group met at an old school on Saturdays; they did potluck and donations (back when the tribe didn’t support Darcy Morrow, them financially as a group) they did it themselves. Jerry Miller Director, Unit IV and Lauri (Dolores) Brackenbury I would like to address the were very instrumental in starting Sault Tribe Comprehensive this group. Through their support Classification and Compensation and encouragement, the elders Study project resolution that was made all their regalia, discussed passed and why it is imperative to issues they were all facing, all team members to get this proj- cleaned the Nahma Indian Pointe ect done so the board can decide Cemetery, and made and sold a how to move forward. cookbook they designed. It was Unfortunately, team members not a political group at all; it was and the board were fed a good line about socialization and bringing for a long time about how great issues to area board members to the pay scale wage-calculating take to the board level. I remem- program was. Director Hoffman ber these meetings very well and used the program and showed how enjoyed the knowledge I gained word manipulation could raise from all the elders who attended and or decrease a person’s salary. those meetings. Unfortunately, Some team members were able to a lot of those elders have passed update their job descriptions and away or stop coming and along others were not allowed to include with them their knowledge and all their job duties on their new humility will be gone forever. job description. This information Throughout the last few years, was brought forward to the board we have had many elders turn several times and we even had a their notices in to remove them- Human Resource team member selves from elder committees and (no longer in the department) others have stopped attending due admit to using certain words to to negative politics. This is a sad increase their own wages. This situation and not how the origi- is one reason we need an outside nal groups started out. We have company to come in and examine a new Elder Services director, classifications and compensation. Holly Kibble. She is working to Another example is we have unify the groups again, so they UNIT 4 HAND DRUM WORKSHOPS many similar jobs with different are moving forward in a positive job descriptions: some examples way. The way the original elder are 20 different job descriptions committees were formed and for the same secretary job duties, meant to be. or 20 different administration I would like to touch on the Presenter: Bud Biron assistant job descriptions. This is inequality at the board level. It done to increase certain individ- seems certain board members can Workshops are limited to 15 participants uals’ wages, while others who request any item of information – must preregister have been in the same positions they want without resistance. And for several years and have only when myself or Director Chase received their COLA and percent- asks for information the chairman age approved by the board the last wants to take a consensus on if few years. the information is provided to us March th 7 & 8th workshop to be held at As a board member, I have or not, this happens consistently! seen certain job increases come We also have board members who Manistique Tribal Health Center on U.S. 2 forward inside a bigger budget control administration behind the modification, so the public tribal scene, they can get items and proj- Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm & 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. members do not even notice. I ects added to their areas without the board being aware their pet have had many team members th th through the years tell me they projects are hidden within certain April 18 & 19 workshop to be held at budgets. This is the reason I ask asked their supervisors for a wage review and them being told no for the budgets to be gone through Sands Township Hall 987 S. M-­‐553 Gwinn, MI they can’t do a request for a wage line by line every year, items being buried inside budgets. Time: 10:00 am to 10:00 4:00 pm & a.m. to 3:00 p.m. review for them. Currently, there is no policy that prohibits your I am glad to announce the Economic Development supervisor from requesting a wage th th Corporation purchase in Harvey, April 25 & 26 workshop to be held at review from Human Resources. Mich., of over 11 acres of proper- This study is the only way ty with an additional three com- Chamber of Commerce 1001 Ludington Street Escanaba, MI all team members wages will be mercial leases and five storage looked at! I am sick and tired of facilities that house a total of 156 Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm & 10:00 m. a.m. to 3:00 p. the buddy system playing out and units and additional outside RV/ if you party and hang out on your trailer storage. The property hous- off time with your supervisor, es Ace Hardware and two smaller All workshop materials will be provided for the workshop participants. manager and or director, you’re commercial leases along with all golden. I have seen too many the storage units. This property Meals and drinks will be provided. times the buddy system wage was purchased for Units IV and increases happen, and certain V; in the future, our current tribal board members continue to pass health center will be able to move them through. This is not fair to to the new facility. And the elders To register or for more information call/text: all the team members who have will have a place for them to be Darcy Morrow (906)298-­‐1888 or Denise Chase (906)203-­‐2471 dedicated their lives to working able to hold their monthly meet- for the tribe who continue to go ings and have a catered meal on Sponsored by: Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Unit 4 Education & Cultural Enhancement Fund. to work every day and will not site. see an increase unless this study Many cultural teachings are is done and the board implements coming up for Unit IV, please see Roy Electric Co. Inc. IndustrIal – CommerCIal – resIdentIal

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