Are you satisfied with the delivery of this newspaper? If you are experiencing a delay, we need to know! We need your help. Where do you live? How long does it take for you to get this newspaper? CALL TOLL-FREE AT (888) 94-AARON. HE AULT RIBE EWS T S Visit us online at www.saulttribe.comT N Waabagaa giizis: "Leaves turning color moon" Win Awenen Nisitotung “One Who Understands” September 22, 2006 • Vol. 27 No. 13 Briefs Greektown Casino saves $43 Constitution meeting scheduled in the Sault The Constitution Committee recently announced an addi- million; ready to build in October tion to their meeting schedule. million. The committee would like to Although, the new hotel and inform all Sault Tribe members parking garage site remains there will be a meeting on Sept. a cleared lot, construction is 29-30 in Sault Ste. Marie at the scheduled to begin soon. The Kewadin Casino. Friday's meet- casino was able to begin demoli- ing will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. tion on June 9, which included the Saturday's meetings will be held removal of an old parking garage from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and apartment building. With the The committee encourages site now cleared, the casino can all tribe members to attend each begin constructing the founda- meeting to give their input tion for the garage and hotel. The regarding amendments to the construction crew is scheduled to Sault Tribe's Constitution. Time begin installing caissons on Octo- is set aside at each meeting for ber 2, followed by pile caps and the membership to express their grade beams for the new garage concerns. and hotel. The Constitutional Convention The project also experienced Committee is a group of tribe significant gains in planning, members who were voted to which included finalizing all the represent the general member- major approvals, cutting costs, ship regarding improvements to and improving the construction the Sault Tribe's Constitution. schedule. The committee is charged with The estimated $228 million collecting membership input and construction budget (excluding drafting proposed amendments. land acquisitions) was reduced For more information, please to $185 million in April 2006. call Candace Blocher at (866) The ending project cost, which 632-6281. includes land acquisitions, is esti- mated to be $226 million. The ma- An artist rendering of the Greektown Casino Hotel and parking garage. jority of the cost reductions were By Cory Wilson hotel, and parking garage has than originally planned due to an identified in the building plans for DETROIT, Mich. —In the progressed by leaps and bounds. accelerated construction schedule. the hotel and parking garage. past five months, the Greektown The expansion is projected to be By cutting construction costs, the Casino’s new gaming expansion, completed five months earlier Sault Tribe will also save over $43 – Continued on page 2 Tribe unable to assist members who Michigan Indian elders conference coming to the Sault fail to pay Michigan cigarette taxes By Brenda Austin years I was not involved in Native By Courtney Kachur Dec. 20, 2002, the tribe secured Under Michigan's Tobacco The Michigan Indian Elders As- American matters and when I Several tribe members have for its members the right to obtain Product Tax Act, it is illegal to sociation (MIEA) will be celebrat- neared retirement I was interested contacted the tribe in recent cigarettes and other products free purchase cigarettes over the In- ing its tenth anniversary during in giving back to the community. months, and surely more will in from state taxes. However, the ternet or through any other source their annual conference held this I developed skills during my the future, after receiving tax bills cigarette and tobacco products tax outside Michigan, unless the pur- year at Kewadin Casino Hotel and working years that I felt I could from the State of Michigan in the exemption is strictly limited to chaser is registered by the State of Convention Center. (Please see the use for the good of the community range of $3,000 to $5,000. These tribe members making purchases Michigan or the seller complies conference agenda and registra- so I ran for office and was elected members are learning first hand from tribally owned retailers. with the act by applying, collect- tion form on page 13). president. When the elders get that the State of Michigan has The Michigan Department of ing and remitting appropriate ciga- Ishpeming resident and Sault together they are like a big family begun a crackdown on the illegal Treasury has sent hundreds of let- rette and use taxes. Michigan has Tribe member, Bob Menard has and work enthusiastically to repre- sale of un-taxed cigarettes. ters to Michigan residents, some specifically designed a system to been president of the MIEA for sent our goals and communities," All tribe members can purchase of whom are tribe members, who identify and penalize the purchas- the past four years and is up for he said. cigarettes and other tobacco prod- have purchased untaxed cigarettes ers of Internet cigarettes. re-election after his term expires The MIEA board of directors ucts without paying the tobacco from Internet-based companies. Under federal law, Internet this October. has 22 voting members, two from products tax, but these tobacco The Michigan Department of cigarette vendors are required to The tribal board of directors ap- each of its 11 member tribes. products must be purchased Treasury has requested that on- provide the Michigan Department points MIEA delegates represent- For the past four years, the MIEA from the Midjim Stores and the line cigarette purchasers send to of Treasury with names and ad- ing the Sault Tribe; our current has been focusing on ways to Kewadin Casino gift shops. Under the state any applicable cigarette dresses of all Michigan residents delegates are Bob Menard, Ilene bridge the gap between youth and the agreement between the tribe tax, use tax and interest associated who purchase their products, Moses and alternate Jerry Miller. elders, according to Menard. and the State of Michigan, which with their purchases or they may Menard has been active in MIEA — Continued on page 2. was negotiated and signed on face significant penalties. — Continued on page 2 since about 1998. "For many

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––Continuedsaves from page 1$43connect million the hotel to the casino. According to Vice President of The parking garage and walk- Development and Management way is scheduled to be completed Board Representative Greg Col- in October of 2007, at which lins, “We made necessary scope time the casino expects to see an changes that reduced construction increase in revenue. costs in the amount of $43 mil- The location of the parking lion to ensure we complied with garage and hotel remains the the Michigan Gaming Control casino’s most significant attribute. Board’s financial covenants. We Patrons will be able to enter the were able to do this without elimi- parking garage strait off the main nating any of the necessary items highway, which allows for easy that were detailed in the plan.” access into the 2800 car parking The $43 million scope changes garage and 400 room hotel. are considered savings as they The casino renovation, which have no effect on future revenue is set to begin this coming Decem- projections. ber or January, includes expand- Collins added, “I am pleased to ing the casino out and up, over announce that with the accelerated Lafayette Street. By expanding the construction plan we are currently casino, the gaming floor will in- Recently, under the cooking talents of “Chef” Bob Flowers, the Sault Tribe team participated on schedule and are more than one crease by 30,000 sq. ft. to 100,000 in their fifth chili cook-off. This annual Chippewa County United Way Campaign was held inside million dollars under budget.” sq. ft. and will include 2700 slot for the first time at the Pullar Arena making the so-so weather a non-issue. Profits are still being Improving relations and com- machines. totaled, but it appears to be $2,500, which is $400 over the previous year. Left, Angie Spencer, munications with the City of Though many preliminary Heather Smith, Bob Flowers, Eric Flowers, James McLeod and Officers Brian Savard and Bob Detroit and the Michigan Gaming renderings for the exterior of the Marchand. Photo by Brenda Austin Control Board, has also proved to new hotel, parking garage, and ca- be a significant factor regarding sino have been proposed; the city the project’s development. and Michigan Gaming Control Sault Tribe veterans memorial Collins, who began serving as Board’s final approval of the most the Vice President of Develop- recent plan now gives the public ment for Greektown Casino in a clear picture of what the new April, has worked diligently for casino and hotel will look like. the past several months with city With the new “fast track” officials and the Michigan Gam- schedule, the Greektown Casino ing Control Board to complete all and hotel is projected to open in the major approvals necessary to September 2008, as opposed to begin construction. February 2009, which is a full five On July 25, the site plan and months ahead of the old project SD5 “casino” zoning was ap- schedule. proved by the city of Detroit. The If the construction team can Michigan Gaming Control Board stay on task, the casino would be followed suit with their approval entitled to a 5 percent tax rollback this past August. savings of $1.6 million per month, All the necessary land required equating to an $8 million savings, to proceed with the hotel and which would bring the grand total casino expansion has also been of savings to a cool $51 million. acquired. The Greektown Casino now has the property needed to proceed with the construction of the pedestrian bridge, which will Sault Tribe member and veteran Ed Cook, a principal proponent behind the Native American Veterans Memorial Wall, posts an eagle staff at the dedication of the monument on the tribal res- ervation in the Sault on Sept 11. "Dedicated to Sault Tribe veterans and all Native American veter- Tribal elder is ans," the inscriptions note past wars from World War I to the present day war in Iraq. Tribe unable to assist members who fail to pay president of MIEA Michigan cigarette taxes ––Continued from page 1 has also submitted resolutions ––Continued from page 1 Michigan cigarette stamp on each assist these members, in part due "We have a scholarship which have been endorsed by the as well as the quantity purchased package. Anyone purchasing to the complexity of the legal is- program and each July award be- National Indian Council on Ag- and the price paid. The Depart- cigarettes, which have not been sues and in part due to the number tween three and six scholarships, ing," Menard said. ment of Treasury has issued properly taxed and stamped, is of members seeking assistance. depending on how much money "The MIEA is an enthusias- subpoenas to several online ven- liable for the cigarette tax and any Individual members may we have at the tic group, it has evolved into a dors who did not report sales into penalty. In addition, a six percent obtain further information about time. We also proactive force culturally, politi- Michigan, in violation of federal use tax will be assessed on the the cigarette tax exemption, or offer student cally and socially. I think we are law. cost of the cigarettes plus the tax. the tax agreement generally, by incentive doing great things together and Cigarettes sold directly to con- The tribe's legal department has contacting administration at (906) awards for per- it brings our communities closer. sumers in Michigan, other than received several calls from mem- 635-6050 and requesting a copy fect attendance We are looking forward to having sales at tribally designated retail- bers who have received huge tax of the booklet entitled Tax Agree- and straight one of our member tribes host the ers, must include the $2 per pack bills from the state. Unfortunately, ment, Tribal Member Benefits and “As.” Winners National Indian Council on Ag- cigarette tax and must display a the legal department is unable to Obligations. are determined ing 2008 conference. The Grand at our April Traverse Bay Band is hoping to The Sault Tribe News non-profit events. All submis- Subscriptions: regular rate $15 meeting," he Bob Menard host that event which draws about The newspaper of The Sault Ste. sions are printed at the discre- per year; $10.50 for senior citi- said. 1,200 participants." Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. tion of the editor, subject to zens; $22 to Canada: $32 to other Since 2002 MIEA has distribut- The MIEA conference will September 22, 2006, editing and are not to exceed foreign countries. Subscribe by ed $20,000 to 302 students either begin Wednesday, Oct. 11 with a Vol. 27, No. 13 400 words. Unsigned submis- sending your name and mailing as an incentive to go to school ev- delegate meeting at 5 p.m. at No- Circulation 17,000 sions are not accepted. address to the address below with ery day or to achieve good grades komis Mishomis Place on Shunk Cory Wilson...... Communications Director The Sault Tribe News is not your check or money order made or to students continuing their post Road. Alan Kamuda...... Deputy Director an independent newspaper, it is out to The Sault Tribe News. high school education. Conference registration is from Brenda Austin...... Staff Writer funded by the Sault Tribe and Rick Smith...... Staff Writer The MIEA holds three meetings 8 to 9 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12 at Janice Manning... Administrative Assistant published 17 times a year by the The Sault Tribe News a year in April, July and October Kewadin Casino. Sherrie Lucas...... Administrative Secretary Communications Department. Communications Dept. hosted by alternating member For more information contact Nathan Wright...... Web Site Administrator Its mission is to inform tribe Darryl Brown.Advertising Sales Associate 531 Ashmun St., Sault Ste. tribes. "We are politically active Bob Menard at (906) 485-5364, members and non-members on Marie, MI 49783 on the state and national levels by email at rmenard@chartermi. The Sault Tribe News wel- the activities of the tribal gov- and assign representatives to net or check the MIEA Web site at ernment, member programs and Telephone: (906) 632-6398 comes submissions of news Fax: (906) 632-6556 attend meetings. We have estab- michiganindianelders.org . services and cultural, social and lished a dialogue with Governor articles, feature stories, photo- E-mail address: spiritual activities of tribal Granholm's office on issues affect- graphs, columns and announce- [email protected] ments of American Indian or members. ing Michigan elders and the MIEA September 22, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News News Page 3 Bay Mills Community College offers free tuition to members of federally recognized tribes in Michigan By Brenda Austin Bay Mills Tribe members and 50 do testing on the polar ice cap; Members of federally recog- from the Sault Tribe. Of the 50 students have traveled to Hawaii nized Michigan tribes, regard- Sault Tribe students, 20 are new to study volcanic activity; they less of blood quantum, now this year. have gone to Goddard Space receive free tuition at Bay Mills Nick Ferro, director of devel- Flight Center and also visited Community College (BMCC) opment, said he anticipates an Toronto and Chicago. “We have under a new scholarship program increase of at least 50 new stu- students who had never left this offered by the college’s board of dents attending under the scholar- county that experienced things by regents. ship next semester. “For the short coming to BMCC that they may Hoping to increase access period of time we have had this never have had an opportunity to to higher education for Native scholarship available it has made experience otherwise,” Ferro said. students, the Board of Regents a significant impact. Our staff is The Board of Regents Scholarship covers tuition for up excited, not only are we picking Scholarship currently has no time to 66 credit hours. Students must up more students but it is chang- limit or limit on the number of maintain a GPA of 2.0 and at least ing the demographics. We are get- students who can attend. “Right fifty-percent of classes must be are staying relatively constant. Great Lakes Native American ting kids right out of high school now we are seeing what we can taken on campus each semester. This scholarship is going to great- studies; health and fitness and now in addition to our non-tradi- handle and what the response is Students are also expected to dis- ly benefit those individuals that social science. tional students who have been out going to be. We have Saturday play good moral character while are feeling that particular kind of They also offer an associate of of school for ten years or more,” scheduling to fall back on if we attending school. pinch. It is a good feeling to know science degree in general studies. he said. need it due to a major increase BMCC is the only accredited that we can make a difference and Certificate programs include: In addition to programs offered in the student population. For as tribal college in Michigan. Bay help tribal members.” Great Lakes Native American on campus, BMCC has a strong small as we are we are a very Mills Tribal Communication BMCC offers an associate studies; medical office; natural online program with students progressive community college,” Director and member of the of applied science in computer science and office systems. from at least 42 states signed up Cameron said. college’s Board of Regents, Allyn information systems with an Certificates of completion are for online classes. “As a dem- “It is because of the leadership Cameron said, “This is an incred- emphasis in computer technology offered in corrections, frontline onstration of our commitment to of the Board of Regents that these ible opportunity for Native stu- or office; construction technology training for financial institu- providing educational opportuni- opportunities are available,” Ferro dents in Michigan; it’s a hard deal and Ojibwe language instruction: tions, Nishnaabemwin Language ties to students throughout the added. to pass up. If you have wanted to Nishnaabemwin. Institute Ojibwe language immer- United States, BMCC is offering Visit their Web site at: attend college and couldn’t afford An associate of arts degree is sion program; Nishnaabemwin three, three credit, online courses www.bmcc.edu for more infor- it now you have the opportunity. offered in business administration immersion instruction program. in Native American cuisine, cul- mation or to register for the free With the rapid increase of overall (also available on-line); criminal Diploma programs are offered ture, and art and artifacts at no online courses. BMCC can also household and necessary living justice corrections emphasis; edu- in Ojibwe language instruction charge,” Cameron said. “This is be contacted at (800) 844-BMCC expenses rising so quickly (elec- cation; early childhood education and also the Nishnaabemwin Pane a great chance for students to try or (906) 248-3354; or by mail at tric, natural gas, fuel for vehicles, (online only) with specialization immersion program. one of our online courses and earn Bay Mills Community College, health insurance and pharmacy areas in administration of early There are currently over 70 nine college credits.” 12214 W. Lakeshore Drive, costs) it is difficult to keep up, childhood programs, family ser- students enrolled in the Board of BMCC has sent students to the Brimley, MI 49715. especially when wages in the area vices, and teacher preparation; Regents Scholarship; about 25 North Pole with Russian pilots to Update on St. Mary’s high bacteria levels By Rick Smith demanded, at an Aug. 14 meeting, when bacterial levels exceed a Ont., started its new secondary Marie keep reporting the regular Earlier this year, the Chippewa an investigation into the source count of 300. The numbers in sewage treatment plant sharing monitoring results to the public County Health Department issued and cleanup of raw sewage in the the river recently have been hit- the site of the old East End Plant. and this will likely continue until advisories to prevent physical north channel of the St. Mary’s ting highs in the neighborhood of At least one Michigan health some stability is seen in the low contact between humans and the River flowing between Canada 2,400. official said he is “optimistically bacteria counts or winter freezes alarmingly high bacterial count and Sugar Island, Mich. Stupak said the report clearly cautious” about the situation as the river surface. The physical in the contaminated waters of the Congressman Bart Stupak, cit- demonstrates the Canadian gov- it stands but keep monitoring the contact prevention advisories St. Mary’s River running through ing a Michigan State University ernment needs to act fast to moni- sites. remains in effect as does the the channel between Canada and report by a world-respected expert tor and prevent harmful bacteria On Sept. 15, a local newspaper, monitoring and media relays of Sugar Island. The local media on water quality, blamed the from entering the river system The Evening News, reported bac- results. keeps everyone aware of the Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., East End through the suspected sewage teria count numbers skyrocketed Another matter to be addressed numbers resulting from regularly Sewage Treatment Plant for the treatment plant. Canadian authori- again hitting in excess of 2,419 in in this situation, presumably scheduled monitoring by the unacceptably high levels of bacte- ties continue to steadfastly deny the outflow of the new discharge sometime in the future, is the county. ria in the river. the source of sewage. pipe from the Sault, Ont., East cleaning of the sediment on the The Chippewa County Board Beaches are closed to prevent Bacteria counts dropped dra- End Sewage Plant. bottom and beaches of the river. of Commissioners formally physical contact with humans matically two days after Sault, Local media in Sault Ste. Photographic exhibition, Faces of Asia, now at LSSU library A photographic exhibition, (DDS) and also the Royal College journeyed to India and Pakistan Anderson had a special oppor- amoebic dysentery. “I usually do Faces of Asia, will be on dis- of Dentistry in Aarhus, Denmark before returning home. tunity when he traveled to Bhutan carry a lot of prescription drugs, play at the LSSU Library for the in the 80’s. After my ‘Grand Further trips to the Asia in 2003 with National Geographic just in case, but it is sometimes month of September. The show, Tour’ of Europe in 1987, I felt have included the countries of photographer, Nevada Weir. “This difficult to diagnose yourself. I featuring portraiture by Dr. Bruce that I had seen a lot of the world. Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, was a great opportunity to learn initially started myself on a course Anderson from trips to Asia over Upon arrival in Kathmandu, I felt Bhutan, China, Laos, and from a master of the art. She is of Cipro, but switched drugs at the last 11 years, can be visited like I was on a different planet. Mongolia. He and his parents one of the best in photograph- the advice of a doctor at an inter- during normal library hours. I wasn’t sure that I was going recently returned from an inde- ing people and I learned a great national hospital in Bangkok. I “My first trip to Asia while to like spending a month in the pendent trip to Egypt and Jordan. deal from her.” Last year’s trip believe that a bad fish salad in volunteering in Nepal in 1994 Indian Subcontinent.” “I have enjoyed travel photog- to Mongolia with two university Vientienne was the cause of the got the ball rolling as far as my However, after trekking into raphy since I was very young, friends employed a woman who illness.” interest in the continent. It was a remote part of Nepal near the but friends and family were not turned out to provide wonder- “I am very interested in shar- so different than my experiences Tibetan boarder and mixing with always interested in seeing pic- ful opportunities to meet people. ing a little bit of what I have seen traveling in Europe and North the local villagers there, he said tures of just a castle or mountain “Urnna, our guide and translator, and hope that it will entertain and America.” Anderson, Dental that he felt much more at home. peak. When I began to give trav- amazingly opened doors for us by inform exposition-goers about Director for the Sault Ste. Marie “The country of Nepal is just elogues of my trips, I found that gaining access into local people’s some of the people and places Tribe of Chippewa Indians in beautiful, the mountains, animals, what did keep people’s attention homes and lives. We spent a that I have seen. I have found Sault, Michigan, has been to and people were just great.” were stories about people that I wonderful day with a camel herd- that people around the world all 45 states and 32 countries and The trek took fellow doctors had met along the way, especially ing family in the Gobi desert have the same dreams, hopes and described his first trip to Nepal as and dentists to a village called if they were featured in a pho- and literally rode camels into the desires for peace and a better “eye opening.” Tipling, where they worked for 5 tograph. Really, people are very sunset.” world for their children.” Another “I was raised in Iowa and days without any running water, interested in what other people Another trip not quite as pictur- exhibit on Bhutan is planned for attended Iowa State University electricity, or proper equipment. are like, especially when they are esque was a solo journey to Laos November, 2006. (BS) and the University of Iowa At the end of the trek, Anderson halfway around the world.” in 1994, in which he contracted Page 4 Chairperson's Report September 22, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Elder's address board's 'hateful and mean spirited behavior The hateful and mean spirited and incapable of civilized life behavior of some of our board and should therefore be en- ...it's time that you clean up your act and work together members at board meetings has tirely removed from the region of for the betterment of the Tribe. become an embarrassment to settlement." each of us personally and to our It would appear to the modern entire Native American commu- day 'white man' that the Sault of their ability to make decisions. ELDER CHECKS NOT IN nity. The previous two meetings Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Those are examples of little DANGER minded people. I have received several calls The hateful and mean spirited behavior of some of our We elders of the community, to ask if the annual Elder checks board members at board meetings has become an and the vast majority of our en- would be cut in January. A few tire community are embarrassed. suggested they heard this rumor embarrasment. We think that it's time that you from a few Tribal Board Members (Munising, Newberry) are prime Indians has not progressed far, clean up your act and work decrying our supposed deficit. examples and probably epitomize if at all, in the last 143 years. It together for the betterment of the The Board has not even seen the unprofessional demeanor and is bad enough that tribal mem- Tribe. You don't have to like the the budget at this point as we bad taste displayed by some board bers are subjected to the childish person sitting next to you on the generally don't finalize our main Aaron A. Payment, MPA members. It is also felt that board antics of some of our elected Board, but you have an obliga- budget until late September early Tribal Chairperson members should dress appropri- officials, but anyone viewing tion to the Tribe to conduct your- October. Next, the Board (as a ately as they represent our 30,000 the board meetings on public self in a civilized manner while whole) is absolutely committed At the September 5, 2006 Tribal members and our $35 million television is subjected to the same representing us. We strongly sug- to our Elders. Though we may Board meeting, the Elderly Advi- enterprise. disgusting behavior. Outsiders gest that, in your interaction with need to make some reductions sory Chairperson read a letter to Charles E. Cleland, Ph.D. in watching the meeting have to each other you sincerely observe in our operations (top executives the Tribal Board as directed by his 'Report on the treaty relations wonder if what they are seeing the 7 Grandfather Teachings that make substantial salaries) we will the Elder Advisory Committee. between the Ottawa and Chip- portrays the brightest and most you have displayed in front of undoubtedly preserve the Elder The Elderly Advisory Board is you on your tables." checks. made up of representatives from ...epitomize the unprofessional demeanor and bad taste each of the Tribe's eight Elderly displayed by some board members. There is so much good we If you have any questions, Advisory Subcommittees repre- could be doing if only personal concerns, or comments please senting Sault Ste. Marie, Hessel, pewa of Michigan and the United talented that the Indian commu- animosity and political posturing contact me by Email at apay- St. Ignace, Manistique, Escanaba, States", makes an observation nity has to offer. Unfortunately, were put aside. Ask yourself how [email protected] or call Marquette, and Munising. Again, from his research on relocating the behavior of a few paints all the Board's infighting is benefit- (906) 635-6050 or toll free at the vote was unanimous to address Indian tribes from their home- 30,000 members with the same ing the neediest of the Members. (888) 94-AARON. the Board with the following let- lands in the period immediately brush. How are you represented when ter: preceding the Treaty of 1836: There are those board mem- Tribal Board members attack one "Many others, including some of bers who will say, in their another? The Elders have spoken, This matter was discussed with the most powerful politicians and defense, that how they act is now it is your turn. Call your MEMBERSHIP great passion at the August 28th influential scholars and clergy necessary and that they are just Board members and insist they meeting and there was a unani- of the days, believed that Indians fighting for their constituents. Or, move past personal jealously. MEETINGS mous vote that the Chairperson were inherently ignorant, warlike that how they dress is no measure The first month of regular (of the Elderly Advisory Board) ...members are subjected to the childish antics of some of meetings went well with a great address the Board with the fol- turn out. There was some confu- lowing concerns. our elected officials... sion in the materials we published suggesting that you needed an appointment to attend these TRIBE AND CHAIRPERSON GIVE TO: KEWADIN CASINOS SUPPORTING sessions. You do not need an ap- UNITED WAY SPECIAL OLYMPICS TORCH RUN pointment. We open up the floor for questions from Members and updates are given. If you have any questions about the meetings, please call me toll free at: (888) 94-AARON.

Unit 1: 6 p.m. - 9/26/06 (Sault at Kewadin Casino)

Unit 2: 6 p.m. - 10/18/06 (Newberry at Best Western)

Unit 3: 6 p.m. - 9/27/06 (St. Ignace at McCann School)

Unit 4: 6 p.m. - 10/4/06 2006 Torch Run Tribal Members pictured include: (Manistique at Chairperson Aaron Payment (far left), Eric Morgan (second from Tribal Center) 2006 United Way Tribal Chairperson shows his left) who represented the traveling team and Kinross Correc- support to the United Way in the form of a personal check for tions, and Officer Jason Marshall (far right) from Sault Tribe Law $1,000 for the many programs in which Tribal members benefit. Enforcement. Unit 5: 6 p.m. - 10/11//06 At the September 5, 2006 Tribal closely with other agencies includ- general donation or can target it Run, make their way from the Ke- (Munising at American Board meeting, a resolution was ing those financially supported by to the agency you wish to benefit weenaw Peninsula to the Sault and Legion) introduced to continue to support the United Way. Just some of these directly. To find a United Way then down Mackinac Trail, across the United Way and the agencies it include: agency near you, just call directo- the Mackinac Bridge, and south to supports though a corporate con- ry assistance or look in the yellow Sterling Heights, Mich. Tri-County Detroit Area tribution and through coordinating American Red Cross pages. It feels really good to give 6 p.m. - 10/12/06 our employee giving program. I Bay Cliff Health Camp and who knows, you or a family Last year, I ran the portion (Detroit at am proud to say that for several Big Brothers / Big Sisters member may need their help some across the Mackinac Bridge with Greektown Casino) years, the Sault Tribe has been the day. Sault Tribe Law Enforcement largest contributor in Chippewa Boy Scouts / Girls Scouts Officer Rich Cullen (14.3 miles) County. Boys & Girls Clubs The photo above right is a and Tribal Member Eric Morgan Northern Lower On a personal level, I support Catholic Charities group photo of volunteer runners (total of over 60 miles). This year, Michigan the United Way because many Diane Peppler Shelter participating in the annual annual Officer Cullen could not join us Tribal families have benefited EUP Food Bank Torch Run for Special Olympics. for the run due to a broken ankle 6 p.m. - 10/27/06 from this social network to catch New Hope Recovery Kewadin Casino graciously agreed but will be back next year. He did (Cheboygan High School) people who fall through the cracks Habitat for Humanity to contribute as a sponsor. Besides join us on his community police of social welfare programs. We supporting such a wonderful bicycle for the three mile kick off have all had hard times and oc- Salvation Army cause, Kewadin Casino's earns a event in Sault Ste. Marie. Mid Michigan casionally, we need the assistance Chippewa County Hospice great amount of positive market- If you would like to contribute 6 p.m. - 10/26//06 of these programs. Often, when ing throughout the entire State to the Torch Run or Special (Okemos, MI/ Nokomis Members have exhausted Tribal Please consider contributing to of Michigan through sponsoring Olympics, please call my office at Center) programs and services, we work the United Way. You can give a this event as runners for the Torch (888) 94-AARON. September 22, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News news Page 5 LSSU Native American Center offers students help and hearth By Brenda Austin Organization for Diversity (SOFD) also use The LSSU Native American Student the center; SOFD is located in the Native Center offers students a haven between American Center. Grand Valley State classes and just about any type of academic University recently used the center to host and non-academic help a student would interviews for their Masters in Social Work need. program. “It is a very active place. We Stephanie Sabatine, director, is a very have some forward thinkers and self-start- energetic go-getter and a staff of one. “It is ers this year. Fresh perspectives are always trying at times but is very rewarding. I take good,” Sabatine said. out the trash and go to budget meetings all Sabatine said she helps students with on the same day,” she said. Sabatine has a wide range of needs including advising, three students on financial aid work-study scheduling, registration, financial aid and programs that will soon be joining her has even helped students find housing, at the center. “They know the ropes and child care and transportation. “We offer have some really good ideas. The center is help with anything that will help enhance student owned and I want to present it as their education,” she said. such; it’s important the students feel own- The center is community orientated with ership.” people dropping in to use the computer lab Students who commute from Newberry, and ask about classes. Potlucks will be held Paradise and Canada use the center as their one or more times a month at the center home away from home. Sabatine said there to provide networking opportunities for are about 25 students who use the center students. “Another service we offer is to consistently. “I tell students who ask me connect students with employment oppor- if you have to be Native to use the center, tunities. We can also provide employers ‘No, you just have to have a pulse.’ Anyone with student referrals and students looking is welcome.” for internship opportunities. The center offers a full computer lab The LSSU Native American Center is with access to internet and e-mail, a copier, located at 650 W. Easterday Ave. on the telephones and message machine, kitchen corner across from the campus library. For with all amenities, study space and televi- more information call (906) 635-6664 or sions to watch instruction videos on or visit their Web site at nac.lssu.edu. catch up on the news or weather. The LSSU Native American Center In addition to students who drop in dur- will be hosting an open house on ing the day, professors have been known Wednesday, Oct. 18 from noon until 3 to use the center to hold classes and stu- p.m. Everyone is invited to stop by to dent study groups meet after hours and learn about our services and what we on weekends. Campus organizations such can offer students. Refreshments will as the psychology club and the Student be served. Potential threat to Indian tuition waiver looming Part I of II — A qlance at the history of the Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver By Rick Smith to transfer the property from the tion at state institutions of higher legislature. The same group of In 1996 funding for the pro- The so-called Michigan Civil federal government to the state. learning. students who had pushed forward gram was modified so that it no Rights Initiative is a measure As part of this transfer of land Many asserted that Michigan the lawsuit also had contacts with longer appeared as a separate some are trying hard to get and buildings, then Michigan American Indians were entitled members of the state legislature. line item for the state’s colleges on state ballots in November. Governor William Comstock to a free education at state sup- In particular Representative Jackie and universities but rather was Essentially, if passed, it would wrote to the Secretary of the ported colleges and universities. Vaughn, a long-term and very incorporated into the schools mean the end of affirmative action Interior: “As governor of the The Governor’s Commission on sophisticated member of the state “base appropriation.” This change hiring and admission practices in State, in accepting this grant (of Indian Affairs, which was founded legislature, saw a need for the caused considerable concern state-supported colleges and uni- the Indian school) I acknowledge in 1965, took up the issue and legislature to address the problem among the law’s supporters. Some versities, among other areas. the condition that the State of became an advocate and champi- raised by the students. supporters were concerned that Technically, the Michigan Michigan will receive and care on for American Indian education. Vaughn recognized that if he the waiver might be entirely elim- Indian Tuition Waiver is not for in state institutions Indians Not surprisingly Indian college presented an Indian tuition waiver inated based on the legislature’s an affirmative action policy. resident within the state on entire students were particularly con- bill as yet another Affirmative perception that newfound Indian However, if the Michigan Civil equality with persons of other cerned with this issue. Although Action program the legislation income, largely based on gaming, Rights Initiative passes, the races and without cost to the fed- many students spoke in favor of would not gather the necessary made the program unnecessary. Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver eral government.” free tuition, the most dramatic votes to pass. However the pecu- Responding to this point, the will undoubtedly be, as one The Bureau of Indian Affairs example of student activism was liar status of American Indians Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe university administrator put it, believed that, by virtue of this let- a class action lawsuit filed against and the unhappy history of their noted in their written statement “threatened, if not killed out- ter, the bureau’s role in Michigan the University of Michigan. relationship mainstream society to the legislature that despite a right.” was reduced to little more than Paul Johnson, as part of a created an opportunity for Vaughn public perception of new wealth The waiver was born by trea- serving as a custodian of Indian graduate education course in Ann to exploit. As the legislative battle among American Indians, the ties with the U.S. government, lands. The federal government Arbor, researched the relation- began, Vaughn carefully defined 1990 census revealed that 49 per- the origin in the 1817 Treaty of took the position that in return for ship between the university and the bill as a measure to rectify, cent of Michigan’s Indian popula- Fort Meigs, later placed into the the Mount Pleasant Indian School, American Indians. Through this in part, past injustices towards tion live at or below the poverty responsibility of the state as part Michigan would make good on all research, Johnson came to believe Indians rather than a piece of a level. of a land deal between the state the other practical and financial that the university could be com- broader Affirmative Action agen- Other supporters of the law and federal governments. Later obligations the federal govern- pelled to grant free tuition to da. Over the course of four years, worried that without a clearly still, a switch to a more expedi- ment owed Indians in the state. Indians based on language found Vaughn developed legislation defined fund to pay for American ent accounting practice resulted For a period of nearly 30 years, in article 16 of the Treaty of Fort based on a tuition waiver program Indian tuition expenses, col- in state-supported colleges and however, the state government, Meigs (Foot of the Rapids) signed in place in Minnesota. In 1975 he leges and universities might be universities sharing in the respon- in practice, did little or nothing in 1817. Johnson concluded that introduced his bill into the state less willing to honor the state’s sibility for the waiver as well. to assume the responsibilities the the treaty traded away land for a house. In the summer of 1976, commitment created through the According to documentation at Comstock agreement seemingly guarantee of education. Johnson Public Act 174, 1976 created the law. These supporters drew their Central Michigan University in transferred to the state. was successful in creating a con- Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver concerns from seeming inconsis- Mt. Pleasant, the federal govern- By the middle of the 1960s sensus among students and Indian program. tencies in how the law is adminis- ment withdrew financial support a growing realization occurred leaders throughout the state in Public Act 174 remains in tered at the various state colleges as a practice for Indian tribes in that a very significant problem support of a class action lawsuit. effect. In 1976, an amendment to and universities. Michigan in 1934. In the early existed. This realization grew in The lawsuit was filed in August of the law significantly expanded the In November, voters may be 1930s, as the federal government large part from successful efforts 1971 but ultimately failed. number of individuals eligible to asked if the Michigan Civil Rights prepared to abandon the Indian by a newly energized Indian com- While the courts were receive the waiver by lowering Initiative should be adopted. In School it had operated in Mt. munity to voice perceived treaty slowly forming their opinion the required blood quantum from the next issue, we will examine Pleasant, the state expressed an rights and demand their enforce- that Michigan’s Indians had no one-half to one-quarter. Through this movement and how it may interest in taking over the build- ment. By 1968, one part of this explicit right based on the Treaty this change any individual with impact the Indian waiver. ings and property. Negotiations new assertiveness on the part of of 1817 to free post-high school one, full-blooded Indian grandpar- ensued and, in 1934, Congress Indians involved claims regarding education, advocates of this posi- ent became eligible to receive a passed the necessary legislation the right to free college educa- tion were at work in the state tuition waiver. Page 6 Board Brief and Representative Report September 22, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Tribal board meeting brief Lincoln School The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe Subcommittee. A tribal contribution was of Chippewa Indians met for a The bylaws of the Elderly approved for the 2006-07 United general meeting on Sept. 5 in the Advisory Committee were amend- Way campaign for a minimum moving fast Sault at the Kewadin Casino and ed to allow each member, includ- of $10,000 and a maximum of Oct. 12–13 to be exact. Elders try Convention Center. All board ing the chairman to be entitled to $20,000 for Chippewa County to attend. Perhaps you can be a members were present. Minutes one vote for the adoption of any along with a minimum of $1,000 delegate. from board meetings on Aug. 1 matter. Board members Dennis and a maximum of $2,000 for Speaking of elders — The and 15 were approved. McKelvie, Robert LaPoint, Fred Delta County. Board member Elderly Westend Picnic was well Approved resolutions: Voting Paquin and Shirley Petosky McKelvie opposed the move and attended by the Munising group is not noted on unanimous deci- opposed the measure. board member Gravelle abstained. — We didn't make the pictures, sions. The board approved an appli- The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of but we were there! The board approved creating cation to the U.S. Department of Chippewa Indians meets on the Again we have had good news a committee consisting of elders Justice to provide equipment and first and third Tuesdays of each on Lincoln School. It's moving from the Naubinway area of Unit technical assistance to establish a month and all tribe members are along at a great pace. II to aid the board in meeting the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance invited to attend. Call (906) 635- Munising Tribal Housing is get- needs of elders in Unit II and Center to provide income tax 6050 for meeting sites. ting some much needed attention. adopted bylaws for the Land of preparation help to low income Hopefully all things can be taken Echoes Unit II Elderly Advisory tribe members. care of in a timely manner. Board of directors open hours Snowballs are coming! Charter Cable Shirley Petosky I attended a meeting in Mar- Tribe members can meet with their unit directors or the chairper- Unit V Representative son between the board workshops and the board meetings from 3:30 quette that Aaron held at the televises Sault Sault Tribe Board of Directors until 5 p.m. on the following dates: University Center — small gather- Oct. 3-Munising American Legion. Tribe general It's that time again. I get to talk ing — but a great meeting. Lots Oct. 17-St. Ignace, Little Bear Arena. and you are my captive audience. of concerns were raised, such as Nov. 7-Sault Ste. Marie, Kewadin Casino Grand Ballroom. board meetings Ha! needed law enforcement at the Nov. 21-Hessel Tribal Center. I've been busy trying to find out tribal housing sites in the outlying Dec. 5-Sault Ste. Marie, Kewadin Casino Grand Ballroom. Marquette and Alger Counties how to assist people in their quest areas. This is a big territory they 6:30 to 11 p.m., Channel 8, for help regarding health, housing have to cover. Then you add bad Fridays and tribal enrollment. weather and deer to the equation I got to meet different school and you can see why calls can't be Membership Q & A answered in a short period of time. Q: I recently received my Sault Ste. Marie personnel in the Native studies membership identification in the classroom. Several of us were Many ideas were tossed around mail and I am so happy and proud 3 to 5 p.m., Channel 2, Mon- there for the 2% pictures. Also on ways to remedy this. My bet to be a member of the Sault Ste. days and Thursdays we went to the Women's Center is "where there's a will there's a Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. in Marquette for pictures. The 2% way" — we'll figure it out! As I understand it, I will have to St. Ignace money from the tribe is greatly Please remember all of us in prayer. A lot of time is spent on register to vote in an election unit. 9 a.m., Channel 12, Mondays appreciated in our communities. How do I determine what unit to I've attended workshops, board the highway. Remember be good vote in? and fight nice — and may you Escanaba and Manistique meetings, elder meetings and din- A: If you reside in the seven ners. I'm having a wonderful time receive a blessing today. eastern counties in the Upper 3 to 5 p.m., Channel 8, meeting everyone. Shirley Petosky, (906) 387- Peninsula then your residential Fax (906) 632-7059. Wednesdays The M.I.E.A. Conference is be- 2101, [email protected]. address will automatically deter- If you have any other ques- ing hosted at the Sault in October. mine your election unit. If you tions regarding history or cul- reside elsewhere, then you will ture, contact the tribe’s Cultural have to pick a unit of your choice. Department at 206 Greenough Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Many members will choose a Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI. unit that has a town they grew 49783, (906) 632-7494. up in while others may currently ––Miigwetch, DJ and Clarence. Indians Board of Directors contact have family living in one of the Have a question about the units. For more information con- tribe? You can write DJ Malloy information tact Mike McKerchie, Election or Clarence Hudak, executive Committee chairman, at (906) membership liaisons, at the Aaron Payment, Chairperson Dennis McKelvie, Vice Chairman Fred Paquin 635-7035. office of the Sault Ste. Marie 523 Ashmun Street 7496 S. Homestead Road 386 Abe Street Q: I have been told that the Tribe of Chippewa Indians Tribal Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 St. Ignace, MI 49781 tribe holds youth camps to teach Chairperson, 523 Ashmun Street, (906) 635-6050 (906) 632-7267 (906) 643-8878 the children cultural activities. Sault Ste. Marie, MI, 49783 or [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Who would I contact for more email them at: Unit One Unit Two Unit Four information on the times and [email protected] and Cathy Abramson, Treasurer Lana Causley, Secretary Denise Chase locations of these camps? [email protected]; or call 410 Dawson Street 902 N. 3 Mile Road 513 N. Mackinac Avenue A: You may contact Bud them at (906) 635-6050 ext. Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Hessel, MI 49745 Manistique, MI 49817 Biron, camp coordinator, or 26021, toll free at (888) 942- (906) 635-3054 (906) 484-2954 (906) 341-6783 Melissa Causley, assistant camp 2766, cell Phones, DJ, (906) 440- [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] coordinator, at 206 Greenough 6861 and Clarence (906) 440- Joe Eitrem Bob LaPoint, Tom Miller Street, Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783. 6855 or fax at (906) 632-6086. Phone number (906) 632-7494, 178 S. Westshore Drive 26396 Gable Road 144 N State Highway M-149 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Drummond Island, MI 49726 Cooks, MI 49817 Sault Ste. Marie tribe of Chippewa (906) 632-8567 (906) 493-5311 (906) 644-2527 Indians Committee Vacancies [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] JOM COMMITTEE Todd Gravelle Unit Three Unit Five 3 Vacancies (different units) 713 Maple Street Keith Massaway Shirley Petosky HIGHER EDUCATION COMMITTEE Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 702 Hazelton Street P.O. Box 537 1 Vacancy (906) 635-5740 St. Ignace, MI 49781 Munising, MI 49862 Health Committee [email protected] (906) 643-6981 (906) 387-2101 2 Vacancies (different units) DJ Hoffman [email protected] [email protected] Child Welfare Committee 1309 Park Street 1 Vacancy Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Conservation Committee (906) 635-6945 1 Commercial Fisherman Vacancy [email protected] CULTURAL COMMITTEE 2 Vacancies Child Welfare Committee Constitutional Convention Committee schedule 1 Vacancy Date time Unit/Location Election Committee Sept. 29/30 5-9 p.m./8 a.m.-3 p.m. Unit I/Sault Casino. Room TBA Oct. 6/7 5-9 p.m./8 a.m.-3 p.m. Unit IV/St. Ignace Little Bear Facility 1 Vascancy Oct. 20/21 5-9 p.m./8 a.m.-3 p.m. Unit I/Sault Casino, Room TBA Special Needs Committee Nov. 3/4 5-9 p.m./8 a.m.-3 p.m. Petoskey/Location TBA 1 Vacancy Nov. 17/18 5-9 p.m./8 a.m.-3 p.m. Unit I/Sault Casino, Room TBA Send one letter of intent and three letters of recommendation (tribe Dec. 1/2 5-9 p.m./8 a.m.-3 p.m. Unit II/Newberry Location TBA members only) to: Dec. 15/16 5-9 p.m./8 a.m.-3 p.m. Unit I/Sault Casino, Room TBA Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippews Indians Board of Directors Attn: Joanne Carr Committee meetings will be open to members of the Sault Tribe to observe committee proceed- 523 Ashmun St., Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 ings. Comments from the public shall be permitted for a limited time at the beginning of each (906) 635-6050, (800) 793-0660, fax (906) 632-6696 meeting, at the conclusion of each meeting, and at the discretion of the Constitutional Committee Email: [email protected] chairman. For more information call Candace Blocher at (866) 632-6281. September 22, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Representative reports Page 7 Planning — key to our future representing the membership of was slated for a new health/com- • We utilize payroll deduct ser- paper. I brought this issue up at the tribe, and respect the positions munity center. However, with cur- vices for employee’s at Northern my very first tribal workshop as a that you have entrusted upon us. rent state of the tribe’s finances, Hospitality, why can’t we use board member, and am please to We must be knowledgeable of the it is imperative that we scale back this same option for our Midjim see that the chairman is currently issues at hand, and we must have on facilities, and concentrate on store’s. stressing this issue. As previously a plan for the short and long services. In hindsight, it would • We give away cars and stated, it is imperative that we term. have probably been much more motorcycles in our casinos, why keep our membership informed, Over the past two months effective, as well as efficient, can’t we give away recliners, and and in a timely manner. We must many difficult decisions have to build a $3 million facility in complete bedroom sets – thus do this in the most effective and been made, and there will be Manistique, and a $1 Million dol- cross marketing our businesses. efficient manner. An easy solution many more in the months, and lar facility in Escanaba. We must We can be successful!!!!!!! would be to add funds to mail out years to come. Among the issues plan more effectively to serve our Another key to our tribal the paper first class, however as that have become personalized are Membership. It would be easy to membership’s future success also stated: “The easiest path is not double dipping and the Escanaba refrain from difficult decision’s, lies in educational opportunities. always the best path.” We must Health/Community Center. however, “The easiest path is not I am extremely encouraged by the plan accordingly to ensure effi- Double dipping always the best path.” actions, and carefully planned ciency and effectiveness. To those DJ Hoffman This is not a new issue. It has Strategic planning is an area approach by our new Education of you that gave me your insight, Unit I Representative been discussed many times over that we must concentrate on in Director. I feel confident that I thank you and look forward to Sault Tribe Board of Directors the years. In fact, many of the the near future for our tribe to she will be extremely successful seeing you again soon. "Whatever failures I have individuals now serving on the ensure a successful future. We in assisting our membership in Finally, in my last report I known, whatever errors I have tribal board of directors, includ- must plan where we want to be, achieving their respective educa- spoke about blame. Now there committed, whatever follies I ing myself, have campaigned on where we want to go, and how tional goals. is a distinct difference between have witnessed in private and eliminating this practice. The one we are going to make it happen. On a similar note, I was blame and accountability. We public life have been the con- thing that must be noted is that Planning is essential to this recently informed that Bay Mills must be accountable to our sequence of action without this issue is not personal. It is pol- tribe’s present and future suc- Community College is offering membership. We must keep you thought."— Bernard M. Baruch icy oriented. To some it may seem cesses. Regents Scholarships for tuition informed. We learn nothing from It is imperative that we, as directed; however, to truly func- Economic diversity and for members of Michigan tribes. blaming each other. We progress board members take each and tion without conflicts this issue development must be a part of The first 66 credits of the pro- by being held accountable for our every viewpoint into consider- must be addressed. To address that plan. We must implement a gram are free of charge to any actions or inactions. ation when making decisions for this issue, I believe we must allow “new” Economic Development tribal member, regardless of blood "Don't throw stones at your the betterment of the membership our membership the opportunity Commission. Now, whenever one quantum. For more information neighbors,' if your own win- of the tribe. Differing opinions to vote on it once and for all. mentions the tribe’s EDC discus- on this program visit them on the dows are glass." — Benjamin often lead to constructive dia- Escanaba sions of the failures of the past Web at: www.bmcc.edu. Franklin logue and productive results. A few years back the tribe built are sure to resurface. We must While campaigning during the Sincerely, Now, I would like to tell you that a beautiful facility within Unit IV, learn from past mistakes, plan last election, I had the opportunity DJ Hoffman, Unit I this has been the case with board in Manistique. This facility was appropriately, and incorporate and distinct privilege of meet- Representative, Sault Tribe of functions, however, that is not built to service the health needs of the expertise of our membership ing many great people, and one Chippewa Indians Board of the case. One essential element the unit, and left room for expan- to ensure success. Diversification such individual member was from Directors, home (906) 635-6945, has been missing, RESPECT. It is sion. At a price tag of over $4 is the key to our tribe’s long term the Grand Rapids area. After sit- cell (906) 322-3801, toll free OK to agree to disagree, and be million, it is truly the newest, and success. Our tribes existing busi- ting and speaking to her and her (866) 598-5804, send e-mail to respectful of those opinions that one of our finest facilities. ness can, and will remain suc- daughter I learned many insight- [email protected] or visit may not be your own. It is OK for In the past two months the cessful if we properly promote, ful things about the concerns of www.membership-first.com. board members to cast their votes tribal board has had to make diffi- and develop their strengths while those out of the service area. One differently. We must maintain cult decisions to benefit the entire diminishing their respective weak- issue that some may take lightly a professional demeanor when membership of the tribe. Escanaba nesses. For example: is the timely receipt of their tribal What you pass is what you have to follow serve to cast a vote on the issue. with the board being confronta- the people the right to referendum. what they once were, as well as So now a board member has tional, but if the board would’ve It is binding and final, nobody can increased expenses. I’d rather do brought it forward again, in three been this confrontational in past override it. So if you want to sepa- it smartly than have to cut it again different forms, and it has been we wouldn’t have the problems rate the powers or address double tomorrow. turned down by the board. There we have today. There is no more dipping — put out a referendum. Leadership traits is a very split board. It has taken yes board. It would be nice to see what the Leadership is more than a posi- many hours, on many occasions to If the leaders of the past and members think. We do not need to tion and power. Leadership is not discuss this issue. present, Bernard, Aaron, Paul, pay lawyers hundreds of thou- always fun. Doing the right thing Now it is being brought forward Mike and others, would’ve put sands of dollars to find out what is not always the most popular. as an amendment to our Constitu- all of their energy and talents into you think. When you are put in the posi- tion. By the time you read this the tribe we’d be so much further On Sept. 11, we dedicated a tion of leadership you must lead. report we will have addressed the ahead. All that energy and hatred monument to all Native veter- Do what is best for all, and not a issue once again, and I don’t know needs to be directed to the prob- ans. Somewhere in this paper select few. what the outcome will be. lems that we have today. you’ll probably see a picture of An old saying in the military Even though I understand the The 7 + 2 litigation is moving its dedication. The colors of our is, “lead, follow or get out of the Dennis McKelvie board's vote, that is not what the forward. The more and more that flag are red, yellow, black and way.” This might sound cold, Unit I Representative voters voted on. With the refer- I hear, the more worried I get! The white — these are the colors of but we have members counting Sault Tribe Board of Directors endum being final and binding, I money belonged to our members the people who fought for all of on us to do what is best for the During our last two or three believe we must follow it to the and I’d like to see it back. How- us. Some of us came home and tribe. What is best for the tribe meetings an old issue has once word just like when we discussed ever, when our leadership talks were spit upon. Do not allow our might not be best for certain units, again reared its ugly head — dou- the election ordinance to see about violating individual Consti- members/soldiers in Iraq and or certain groups. That is what ble dipping. who could run. The intent was to tutional rights at public meetings, Afghanistan come home to a leadership is. Making the hard During a (2005) Hessel meet- have residency addressed in the this may not have helped our case. divided country or tribe. Right or decisions, standing up for what ing, the board voted to send the requirement clearly. However, the When the board voted to restrict wrong they are heros and should you believe in. Even though oth- double dipping issue to the consti- wording in the document that was people from outside, and others, be treated as such. As a veteran ers may not feel this way, I do! I tutional convention. I thought they passed left room for exceptions to from running with litigation it is it is very moving and emotional believe that people were put in would take care of the issue — but the intent. We followed the word- now deemed unconstitutional. to see all of those veterans at the office to serve the people; it’s not that is not what the referendum ing in its approved form, not the And now it’s unconstitutional to memorial and look at something just a popularity contest. stated. intent. We must do so again. talk about double dipping. How that is rewarding. We have done My next unit report will break The referendum stated: What you pass is what you have do you correct it? Let the mem- something other than the 7 + 2 down the flaws, contracts, who did "The issue of double dipping to follow. bers decide! litigation. We put a tribal member what and when. I will be writing shall be put to a vote of the mem- Intent doesn’t mean it when you A lot of people think we have in charge and he excelled. Many about it all. bership at the time of a constitu- want it to and not when you don’t. a cookie cutter Constitution. I thanks to Ed Cook! Until then, thank you! tional convention." We cannot pick and choose. believe we have a good one that The idea of expansion will Sincerely, Some say let the Constitutional Now I am going go back in needs corrections. We now have to continue in the tribe. I am of the Dennis McKelvie, Convention Committee take care history. An elder came to our last go through the BIA to get it done. firm belief we cannot afford to (906) 632-7267. of it. Others say that whether they meeting and read a letter about the How long it takes is still up for expand. Casino dollars are dry- put it in or not the members de- board's conduct. I don’t disagree debate. Our Constitution allows ing up; federal dollars are not Page 8 Representative Reports September 22, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News We must improve the way we do business impact all of our expenditures. day is not being very kind to our to effectively coordinate whatever praised value is around $600,000 Adjusting to the adverse effects of mess at the St. Ignace casino. The programs we can offer. This is dollars but "if you tried to replace the total economic change is going consequence of this is going to the kind of cooperation we need. it today it would cost over five to take some creative ideas so we put more stress on our manage- Maybe more emphasis on work- million dollars." The Tribe had can remain a dynamic and pro- ment and they are going to have to ing with the private sector within the opportunity to purchase the ductive organization. If we don't readjust to deal with this negative our Tribe will help develop a building and the collection a year move in another direction we may publicity. long range perspective on supply ago and we declined. It may be have to impose relative hardships This was a major business related policy. possible for us to now help in on our budget. Right now the dol- investment and was designed for As we move away from this last another way. The Michilimackinac lar is weak against the Canadian capital formation over the next election we now must make effort Historical Society has purchased dollar. I think we should offer five and ten years. We can't con- to improve the way we do busi- the operation and have taken local incentives for Canadians to cross tinue to be competitive and sustain ness. I think it is time to stop all responsibility for the day to day the border. We could invite them our comparative advantage if our the politics and get down to busi- management. The museum is a to visit our casinos and to play at reputation is being raked over the ness. Part of the debate is likely magnet to attract visitors to the par. I think the difference is only coals. We can't just sweep this to focus on whether particular area and we should support their about nine cents on the dollar. under the rug. economic goals can be achieved. I efforts. It may take some public Bob LaPoint Another thing we need to do Many members are asking would like to see increased coop- and private subsidies. The Tribe Unit II Representative is get rid of those stupid TV ads. some real tough questions about eration so we can tackle some of should be willing to help and I Sault Tribe Board of Directors I just cringe when I see them, I the need for various programs. I our common problems in promot- would support a portion of the 2% As the overall economy has even change the channel because think more can be accomplished ing the Upper Peninsula. There money to help in this effort. slowed down, the gradual impact I think they are so bad. I don't but we may have to use some is one such project underway and The key issue that needs to be this will have on our gaming know what the message is, they different approaches. There is a that is the preservation of the Fort addressed is how can we expand revenues will be a new problem appear dishonest to me. The one Tribal member who is operating a de Buade museum in St. Ignace. I our business and promote our we will have to face. Even Las where the crazy guy lies to the business in the Detroit area. The read where director Massaway is interests. One way is to Vegas is beginning to feel the dog and then lies to the woman. name of her business is American supporting such an effort. I recent- partner with other organiza- pinch. It is being reported that Las Are we trying to promote get- Heritage Employment Services. I ly visited the museum and I agree, tions and develop some methods Vegas casinos are down as much ting lucky in the casino or getting have been evaluating her program it is worth saving. The meeting I in marketing where we share as 4 percent this past summer. Las lucky with finding a woman. The for sometime now. There is a attended was very enlightening. the cost. A broader approach to Vegas has not had a decline since one where the crazy guy steals the strong need to help our members The meeting was visited by Pam advertising is in everyone's best 1974. Recent evidence shows that candy from the machine seems in that part of the State. She has Tessler from Pemmetang, Canada. interest. If you have any ideas Michigan unemployment is the very unethical to me. We can do a program where she can help Ms. Tessler is the director of pro- or comments, please feel free to highest in the nation. I believe better. There is a lot of public Tribal members find jobs, help grams and research for a museum contact me, Bob LaPoint, (906) there is a way we can increase our dissatisfaction right now and our native contractors get minority in Pemmetang and she said "there 493-5311. business but this will take devel- performance and service needs preference, and even help those is not another Indian museum like oping some new ideas on how to to be extra special. We are even with disabilities find help. She is Fort de Buade any where in the attract visitors to our area. getting some bad raps on the not asking for any funding from state or Canada." She said "that The down turn in the economy travel blogs. One travel blog that the Tribe, on the contrary, she has the collection at the St. Ignace could last for years and this will averages about 20,000 hits per volunteered the use of her office museum is priceless." The ap-

Boardof the Tribe. As a compromise,has nowherekeep finding excuses to not deal leftfind excuses toto not address hide this in our newspaper are both objec- and in order to finally address this with it. Well, I plan to submit a issue by a vote the membership tive and informative and not just issue once and for all, this resolu- resolution at the September 19, must start to ask themselves if political rhetoric. Nearly every tion would have allowed those 2006 board meeting that calls for these board members are violating newspaper in this country has board members who are now a “vote of the people” to amend our constitution by not allowing such an advisory board to over- employees to be exempted (or the constitution to ban this prac- the membership an opportunity to see and ensure that the stories grand fathered in) from this reso- tice. The board members say that simply vote on this issue. presented in their newspapers are lution until the next election. The is what they want so here is their If so, then the membership can free from bias and present a com- board once again failed to address chance once and for all. neither trust these board members plete picture of the news. the issue and punted the football The resolution that the mem- to uphold the constitution and I truly hope that the board can to the constitutional conventional bership voted upon states quite continue to “cut-and-run” on the agree that this advisory board is committee. clearly that the board will send issue and never be held account- needed to ensure that we have The board has let down the “to a vote of the people at the able. In the end, it is really up sufficient oversight of the tribal membership again and is running time of the constitutional con- to you to make sure that your newspaper by the community to for cover by sending this issue vention” the issue of whether board members follow the con- instill confidence by the member- to the constitutional convention employees may also serve as stitution. If you do not hold them ship that the news presented in Todd K. Gravelle committee. Everyone knows that board members. accountable, then you surrender the paper is objective, reliable and Unit I Representative this is simply another delay tactic It is my position that under your constitutional rights to the relevant to the membership. Sault Tribe Board of Directors so when you talk to your board our constitution a referendum is convenience and whims of tribal If you have any questions members simply ask them why “final and binding” on the Tribe. politicians. please feel free to contact me at At the Sept. 5, 2006, board don’t they just be honest and just To not send this issue to a vote I also plan to ask the board 713 Maple St., Sault Ste. Marie, meeting in the Sault, as promised, tell you the truth--- that they do of the people in accordance with to create an Editorial Advisory MI, 49783 or by phone at (906) I brought forward yet another res- not have the courage to do the our constitution would violate our Board for our Tribal Newspaper. 635-5740 or email at olution that banned board mem- right thing. They say that they constitution. If the board members This board would be created to [email protected]. bers from also being employees want to address the issue yet they continue to delay and waiver and ensure that the stories presented Veterans Memorial for Native Americans: A very moving image On 9/11 we dedicated a beauti- vided to keep this country free. I president along with the other Please feel free to contact me or ful Veterans Memorial honoring have been asked by a few people officials. This is a great experi- leave a message at anytime. Keith our Native Warriors. The ceremo- why the Vietnam War is not on ence for our youth and a chance Massaway, 702 Hazelton St., St. ny was well attended by veterans the monument. The whole cen- to understand first hand how a Ignace, MI 49781, (906) 643- and supporters. After the dedica- ter of the memorial is dedicated governing body works. The group 6981. tion a soup and frybread meal was to Vietnam. In the center is the also deals with acquiring and served and stories and experi- Vietnam Service Ribbon and the administrating of grants. They are ences were relayed and enjoyed image on the large black piece of in the process of executing one The deadline for amongst all in attendance. One granite is of the Vietnam Wall in now. This training is invaluable to piece of information that stuck Washington. It is a very moving them whether they return to work submissions to the with me the rest of the day was image, one that has to be seen in for the tribe or not. This program the fact that no other nationality person. has many more goals and lessons next issue of The had a higher per capita percentage I have been to many meetings and with all of them are the teach- of participation in WW II than in the last month including and ings of the seven grandfathers Sault Tribe News the Native Americans. My father elder sub-committee and a tribal and our other cultural beliefs. If was in the Navy in WW II and youth meeting. The youth meeting you have any questions about this in 9 a.m., Monday, Keith Massaway would have been very proud that had upwards of 15 in attendance. program or any other questions Oct. 2. Unit III Representative the tribal community has honored They have begun their election please contact me. Thank you Sault Tribe Board of Directors its people for the service they pro- process of their president and vice for all the calls and your cards. September 22, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Representative Reports Page 9 It is a right for members Black Bears change name, logo and home ice By Rick Smith honored American Indian athlete. to vote for who they want The Northern Michigan Black The Soo Indians team, which member I have been very active in has been charged. Is this because Bears hockey team changed its was first a senior team and later my unit and the tribe. I’m in law enforcement or on the name and logo to that of the a professional farm club for the If members choose not to vote board? I’m not sure. venerable Soo Indians of the Detroit Red Wings, was the pride because I am employed with the There is concerne that this issue Northern Ontario Junior Hockey of what was then the brand new tribe I respect their position. I still of working for the tribe would not League (NOJHL) and changed Pullar Building on Portage Street. believe it is a members right to go to the constitutional conven- home ice from Little Bear East A new home, the Chi Mukwa vote for who they want to repre- tion. This is the only issue that in St. Ignace to the Chi Mukwa Community Recreation Center, sent them. seems to be a concern of some Community Recreation Center in housed the last edition of the Soo This issue has already been board members. If they are wor- Sault Ste. Marie. Indians. brought to the members to vote ried about each individual issue, Once again, Indians fans can While under a senior affiliation on. As a matter of fact, it is then I believe that each issue see their team on the ice at Chi from 1939-1961, the Soo Indians brought up to the members every should be brought to the member- Mukwa. Any similarities in the won one United States Amateur two years in the election cycle. ship to vote on. I really feel that relationships between the old and Championship (1940-1941) and It is obvious a majority of the several issues such as a board new Soo Indians and the Sault various league and playoff titles. members in Unit III are against member being arrested and not Tribe stop at that point. While The club folded twice during the resolution 1,034 to 410, the having to step down until adjudi- the Chi Mukwa was home of the 1940s, mainly do to World Fred Paquin election results when I ran two cation is completed is an issue, but the Soo Indians in the past, the War II, but came back strong Unit III Representative years ago. This quasi-referendum if an employee is caught under the new team is under a completely in the 1950s and was one of the different managerial arrangement dominant teams in the NOHA, Sault Tribe Board of Directors already states the voters concerns. same circumstance while work- How can we allow voters in dif- ing, they would be suspended or with our tribe. The Soo Indians serving as a feeder program to are now under new ownership, the National Hockey League. First I would like to apologize ferent units to decide who you terminated. management, staff and players. Under owner Whiz McNaughton to the membership. I have never can vote for and who gets elected. Again I apologize for any While Sault Tribe funded the Soo in 1966, the Soo Indians re-estab- written articles that have sounded This decision is already in the negative tone this article has Indians in the past, this new team lished themselves as a Junior B negative and I really don’t want to hands of the members and will taken, but I feel the membership is on its own when it comes to fi- club and competed in the North- start now. This past several weeks remain there every time they vote. needs to be aware of the possible nancing and the Soo Indians team ern Ontario Hockey League and the same resolution is coming up, Everybody says, “Let the mem- reasons behind these attacks. is merely a Chi Mukwa client. International League. They won directed at me for being employed bers decide.” They already have. On another note, there has Charlie Perdicaro, a New York league playoffs in 1969, 1970, '73, by the tribe. I have run for the The last several weeks I have been a lot of rumors regarding the land developer and hockey affi- '77, '78, '82, '83, and '85, and four board twice since being the Chief been attacked by a board member St. Ignace casino. This is being cianado, bought out the struggling Northern Ontario playoff titles. In of Police and my employment is that continues to bring the resolu- addressed and I hope soon the Black Bears last Aug. 2 and he 1970, the Soo was the first U.S. not a secret. I have been a very ac- tion up in several different ways. property issue will be resolved was also able to acquire the Soo team to compete in the all-On- tive officer in the community and I find it very disturbing that this and there will be gaming in our Indians name and logo. Viola! tario Championships. have received over $5.5 million in individual is trying to remove me new facility. It should be noted The Black Bears become the The Sault Tribe re-introduced grant funds and numerous awards or eliminate competition; I’m not that even with tourism down, the Soo Indians and remain the only the Indians franchise in 1995 and of recognition from outside state sure what his objective is. But, I St. Ignace casino revenue was still American team in the NOJHL. the Indians spent 10 years in the and federal agencies. I document guess we need to look the other up 11 percent for the month of According to the Soo Indians NAHL before folding the team in all of my hours working to show way since he is on felony drug August. Web site, local American Indians 2005. that I put in over my 40 hours charges. I do find it interesting and Soo Indians hockey have The present owners and coach- in law enforcement. As a board that all of this has started since he been closely connected since the ing staff said they will once again team was established in 1939 by strive to showcase the area's best former Olympian and Chicago young hockey talent and gain Black Hawks player Taffy Abel, national recognition while serving National Indian Gaming who is Sault Ste. Marie's most as a developmental program. Association issues statements Step up to defend our tribe's sovereignty By Kenneth Ermatinger, activities off-reservation (even on H.R. Bill 4893 Executive Director Gaming if the activities are on tribally- Commission and Maghan owned lands). In the end, both Kelly Powell, federal lia- pieces of legislation would result suspension calendar vote son in a catastrophic loss of tribal Silently and almost without sovereignty rights. The National Indian Gaming his job,” said Ernest L. Stevens, governments. notice, the federal government Tribe members, as well as Association (NIGA) and a clear Jr., Chairman, National Indian “We want to thank tribal lead- is poised to take tribal sover- others, who wish to protect majority of Indian tribes nation- Gaming Association. ers and organizations who worked eignty rights away from tribal our tribe and the tribal nations wide are strongly opposed to H.R. On Sept. 13, the U.S. House of very hard to have their voices nations of the United States. The throughout the United States, 4893, as marked up by the House Representatives debated whether heard in opposition to H.R. 4893. United States Senate and House must act now. The Senate and Resources Committee. to pass H.R. 4893 on the House Amending IGRA is far too impor- of Representatives are quickly House will be voting on these The bill is wrong because land- suspension calendar. Passing tant without a full and fair debate and quietly moving legislation measures soon. People of any less, restored, and acknowledged a bill on suspension requires a on the House floor,” said Ernest through which would reduce age can write their senators and tribes will be treated as second two-thirds majority “yes” vote. Stevens, Jr., Chairman of NIGA. tribal government’s status to the representatives and express their ­class sovereigns. Before they can The bill failed to gain the required “Today’s vote gives the Secre- level of county leadership posi- opposition to the legislation. If use their lands, these tribes would majority and must proceed tary of Interior a chance to issue tions. time is limited, confine letters have to jump through many new through the House regular order. his regulations on this important Downgrading tribal govern- to the U.S. Senate (the greatest hoops — the Secretary of the NIGA and its member tribes matter.” mental status would have far- chance of defeating the legisla- Interior, the state Governor and were concerned about passage of The final House vote was 247 reaching impacts, effecting inter- tion is likely to be in the Senate). local governments must all agree H.R. 4893 without a full debate to 171, the bill fell short of the pretation of U.S. tribal treaties, It is important that as many before they can even open a bingo because we believe the bill is both needed two-thirds majority to federal and state tax law, tribal people as possible let Congress hall. unnecessary and wrong. pass. NIGA and a clear majority economic development rights, know that passage of legislation While the Committee tried to First, the bill is unnecessary be- of Indian tribes and organizations tribal religious and cultural would be crippling to Indian improve the local government cause the Secretary of Interior is nationwide are strongly opposed rights, and much more. Country. It is imperative for provision, its effort to provide working on a regulation to better to H.R. 4893, as marked up by the To many, Senate Bill 2078 those wishing to protect tribal mandatory arbitration between define the procedures for IGRA’s House Resources Committee. and House Resolution 4893 sovereignty to take action. tribal and local governments is Section 20 application process for The National Indian Gam- look harmless. On their face, Let your voice be heard. unconstitutional because it forces gaming on Indian lands acquired ing Association is a nonprofit the proposals appear to concern Write Senator Carl Levin, a state subdivision to participate after 1988. We believe regulations trade association comprised of only gaming issues. The result- Russell Senate Building, Room in a federal regulatory regime. will ensure a thorough federal 184 American Indian Nations ing precedents of each legisla- 269, United States Senate, “While the House Resources government consultation process and other nonvoting associate tive action however, would Washington, D.C. 20510; Committee left the door open with states, local governments members. The mission of NIGA likely destroy long-recognized Senator Debbie Stabenow, Hart for many off-reservation projects and tribal officials. is to advance the lives of Indian rights of tribes to self-govern. Office Building, Room 133, U.S. through a grandfather clause and Second, the bill wrongly people economically, socially and S.2078 requires tribes to hand Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510; other amendments adopted today, subordinates Indian tribes to local politically. over many day-to-day economic and congressman Bart Stupak, some tribes were arbitrarily governments concerning the NIGA is a nonprofit trade asso- development contracting deci- Rayburn House Office Building, cutoff. Some of those had the use of tribal lands. ciation comprised of 184 Ameri- sions to the federal government. Room 2352, U.S. House of support of the state governor and Third, the bill threatens exist can Indian nations and other H.R. 4893 requires tribal govern- Representatives, Washington, local communities. The arbitrary ing Indian land and property nonvoting associate members. ments to obtain permission from D.C. 20515. lines drawn by the bill once again rights. In addition, the bill strips local and county governments to show that Congress should stop the authority of state governors to operate economic development this bill and let the Secretary do enter into agreements with tribal Page 10 News September 22, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Bill may boost indigenous Federal program helps needy entrepreneurs By Rick Smith may be eligible. language immersion programs American Indians are one of Benefits of participation in the By Rick Smith The legislation is sponsored by recovered and that would be a several minority groups who 8(a) program include business Representative Howard “Buck” Representative Heather Wilson shame because, she said, “Native long have been socially and eco- development assistance. A busi- McKeon (R-Calif.) offered a (R-N.M.) and would establish languages are part of our rich nomically disadvantaged when ness opportunity specialist will be disturbing prediction that serves grants for Indian language edu- heritage.” it comes to becoming part of the assigned to each firm participat- as a warning to educators and cational organizations, schools, Ryan Wilson, president of realm of American business. This ing in the program. That person is members of Indian Country that governments and groups trying the National Indian Education is changing with the help of the responsible for providing the firm only 20 indigenous languages will to preserve indigenous culture Association, told committee mem- Small Business Administration with access to assistance that can survive over the next 40 years. and language by using immersion bers that indigenous languages are (SBA) 8(a) Business Develop- help the firm fulfill its business McKeon, chairman of the programs. still used for ceremonies, prayers, ment Program. goals in marketing, financing, U.S. House Education and She said Indian Country, in stories and songs. “Our languages For decades, Congress has management, surety bonding, pro- Workforce Committee, spoke in some areas, absolutely needs this connect us to our ancestors, our sought programs to spur economic curement, counseling and training. Albuquerque, N.M., on Sept. 1 kind of help. “As a result of this traditional ways of life and our development in American Indian Many other counseling resourc- during one of the hearings on rapid decline, some communities histories. For us, the survival of communities, but decades of fail- es remain available to participat- the Native American Languages across the country have made lan- our cultures and identities is inex- ure demonstrated the difficulty ing firms. Preservation Act. The hearing guage recovery and preservation tricably linked to the survival of of easing the entrenched poverty More benefits for participating put the spotlight on the decline one of their highest priorities,” our languages. “If our languages in Indian Country. However, firms come in the form of govern- of Indian languages and the lack said Wilson. die, then it is inevitable that our American Indian contractors ment contract opportunities. SBA of adequate efforts to curtail that Wilson added that once a cultures will die next,” he said. across the nation are realizing the documents indicate the adminis- trend. language is lost, it can never be positive effects of the 8(a) pro- tration makes extensive efforts to gram. The program appears to be provide contracting opportunities a rare example of a federal policy to participating businesses. The Lawrence feted by proclamation that works and is bringing hope SBA maintains close contact with SAULT STE. MARIE, the Sault Ste. Marie Area Public Committee, the International back to our communities. federal agencies to keep govern- Mich.— Sault Tribe member Schools Board of Education. Joint Commission, chaired the The Senate Committee on ment personnel informed of the Verna Lawrence, a long-standing She also served on the Sault Ste. Chippewa County Cancer Society Indian Affairs heard in recent tes- 8(a) program goals and proce- local politician, was honored by Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and sat on the Chippewa County timony that indicated the program dures and to request that contract a City of Sault Ste. Marie proc- and took a crack at the Senate in Substance Abuse Committee. is one of the most successful laws opportunities be reserved for the lamation establishing Sept. 7 as 1978. She was elected to the Sault “It was a special day put on for enacted by Congress to bring self- program. While the SBA cannot Verna Lawrence Appreciation Ste. Marie City Commission in me by my friends and support- sufficiency and economic devel- guarantee any specific amount Day recognizing her longevity in 1975 where she remained until ers,” said Lawrence. She said she opment to Indian Country. of government business for each local service. being elected as the first female also received congratulations from Citing literature from the firm, officials do maintain data on The event featured an after- and first American Indian mayor Sault, Ont., Senators Carl Levin, SBA, the 8(a) program is the government requirement trends to noon open house at Pullar of the Sault in 2001. She lost a re- Debbie Stabenow, Congressman SBA’s effort to promote equal anticipate the nature and volume Stadium with food, beverages election bid after her first mayoral Bart Stupak and Sault American access for socially and eco- of business opportunities. and salutations from colleagues, term but she was returned to the Legion Post III, “It was a great nomically disadvantaged indi- In addition, the SBA may friends, acquaintances and sup- commission in 2005 where she day, people enjoyed it and there viduals to participate in the enter into prime contracts with porters along with the presenta- remains at this time. was a pretty good showing.” business sector of the nation’s U.S. departments and agencies to tion of the proclamation. Lawrence also served, or Asked about what the future economy. Socially and economi- provide goods and services, the According to a press release, serves, on the Chippewa County might hold, “Who knows,” she cally disadvantaged individuals SBA then subcontracts the actual Lawrence’s political career started League of Women Voters, the said. “We’ll see what happens.” include American Indians, Afro- performance on the contracts to in 1971 when she was elected to Bi-National Public Advisory Americans, Hispanic Americans, 8(a) firms. Participating 8(a) firms Asian Pacific-Americans and may also enter into contracts Subcontinent Asian-Americans. directly with over a dozen federal Individuals who are not members agencies and departments through Bill would provide tribal of these minority groups who can memorandums of understanding. demonstrate they are socially and For further details, go to burial grounds for veterans economically disadvantaged also www.sba.gov/8abd. By Rick Smith Representative Tom Udall, (D- American Indian as of December The Native American Veterans N.M.), said the bill would autho- 2005. Health 101: College students need Cemetery Act will allow honor- rize states to receive grant funding States already receive fund- ably discharged American Indian through the U.S. Department of ing from the federal government to take charge of their health care veterans to be buried on their res- Veterans Affairs (VA) for devel- to support veterans cemeteries ANN ARBOR, Mich. – When that this transition from home to ervations along with their breth- oping or improving veterans cem- within their boundaries. However, young men and women head college is a very turbulent time, ren in arms in special veterans eteries on tribal land. Presently, those cemeteries do not allow for off to college, many will think but I don’t think it’s the move- burial grounds. Both the House tribal governments are not eligible certain rituals performed in funer- about the excitement and anxi- ment to college per se that’s really and Senate included the measure for such funding. al services for veterans. ety of being away from home, the issue,” Schwenk says. “We in comprehensive veterans bills According to the VA, the “This is about recognizing that kick-starting their adult lives, just know that depression as a approved last month. U.S. has an estimated 185,000 it’s not just the states that have and smaller details such as buy- biologic disease is appearing at The bills are headed to a con- American Indians veterans. rights — tribes, too, should have ing books and finding their way an earlier and earlier age. So, a ference committee scheduled to According to the U.S. Department these rights,” Udall said. around campus. disease we used to think of as meet after Congress returns this of Defense, nearly 20,000 people With the myriad issues they striking in the 30s and 40s is now month. on active duty are classified as may face in college — from a disease of the teens and 20s.” vaccinations to mental health to Alcohol — Schwenk says par- alcohol and food consumption ents, roommates and individual New brochure makes smart fish choices easy — learning about their own health students all can play a role in By Jennifer M. Dale Burton Eat Fish But Choose Wisely The Eat Fish But Choose care is one of the most important preventing over-consumption of SAULT STE. MARIE, teaches the reader how to select Wisely Project is a collaboration tasks for college students to take alcohol. Mich. — A new publication out- fish with the least mercury and between the Inter-Tribal Council on, says Thomas L. Schwenk, Roommates and friends, he lining wise fish consumption in the most omega-3 fatty acids; how of Michigan Inc. (ITC), Inter M.D., chair of the Department of says, share some social responsi- the northern Great Lakes is now to clean and trim fish properly to Tribal Fisheries and Assessment Family Medicine at the University bility — though no legal require- available to the public. A fam- reduce other contaminants such Program (ITFAP) and Chippewa of Michigan Medical School. ment — for confronting someone ily guide to eating fish called as PCBs and how to cook fish to Ottawa Resource Authority Eat Fish But Choose Wisely is a enjoy the highest health benefits. (CORA). Project educational “Going to college is a tremen- who is consuming too much alco- brochure on how to choose and Choosing fish is made easy by materials and the scientific dous opportunity and a great time hol. One option is to ask an older prepare northern Great Lakes fish sticking to three key guidelines research upon which they are in a young person’s life,” he says. student or resident adviser to step as part of a healthy diet. easily recalled as “source, species based were made possible by an “It’s also a time when students, in and discuss the potentially Omega-3 fatty acids are and size:” U.S. Dept. of Health and Human many of them for the first time, destructive consequences of such plentiful in many Great Lakes Source — Some lakes and riv- Services Agency for Toxic need to really think about their behavior, he says. fish species, most notably lake ers have less contaminants than Substances and Disease Registry own health and becoming a health Food and nutrition — The whitefish and herring with levels others do. For example, Lakes (ATSDR) grant. care consumer. It’s very important “freshman 15” may be too sim- higher than salmon and tuna. But Superior, Michigan and Huron Individuals, health profession- that they should be active and plistic, Schwenk says, but it is other kinds of fish must be cho- have lower levels of mercury than als and educators are all encour- begin to be a little more assertive true that many students experi- sen and processed with care by inland lakes and reservoirs. aged to use the family guide to as they take charge of their health ence noticeable weight fluctua- populations who need fish but are Species — Fish that eat other eating fish, Eat Fish But Choose care.” tions during the first year at col- vulnerable to contaminants like fish tend to build up more con- Wisely. The issues faced by many lege. In other words, be careful at mercury and PCBs. This group taminants in their flesh. Also, To obtain copies of the bro- students include vaccinations, the cafeteria buffet line. includes children of all ages, some species grow more slowly, chure, contact Jennifer M. Dale- depression and other mental Another problem is the lack expectant mothers and their devel- allowing time for contaminants to Burton at (906) 632-0043, or health concerns, alcohol con- of activity. Schwenk suggests oping fetus, seniors and people build up. For example, the low- email jmdale@chippewaottawa. sumption, and food and nutrition. that students find new activities whose diet includes a high per- mercury lake whitefish eats few org. To view the brochure online Vaccinations — Many colleges — walking across campus with centage of fish, such as American fish. visit www.itch.org/eatfishwisely and universities now require a friends, going to the campus gym Indians. While the brochure was Size — Choose smaller fish of or CORA’s Web site at vaccination for meningococcal — to remain active and help keep developed especially for these the species. Larger fish eat other www.1836cora.org. meningitis, a potentially fatal bac- off extra pounds. vulnerable populations, it is a large fish, building up even more terial infection. valuable guide for everyone. contaminants. Depression — “We all know September 22, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Community Health Page 11 Five a day for Active Aging Week better health plan begins on Sept. 25 “It’s never too late!” is the mes- trails and parks where walkers Submitted by Betty Noland with antioxidants, chemicals that your meals? Gradually increase Imagine a scientific discovery protect you from free radicals- the amount by trying one of the sage of Active Aging Week which can enjoy the beauty of northern that could save three to four mil- substances in your body that go following: a glass of juice at runs from Sept. 25 through Oct.1. 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One year five or more servings of produce of supplements, medications, no matter what the weather. Other after quitting you reduce your risk a day will help you reap a host medical bills and gas to travel for communities may have similar of heart disease by one half. of health benefits — and much, medical appointments. It's pos- facilities or places to walk, for For more information or much more. sibly the cheapest form of proven instance, schools may have times resources to increase physical Fruits and vegetables are full of health protection out there. open for walkers or walkers activity or to quit tobacco abuse, vitamins and minerals that keep To get started, study what you may meet at malls or stores like call Donna Norkoli at Sault Tribe your body strong and ward off ill- are doing now. How many fruits Wal-Mart or K-Mart. When the Community Health Services at ness and disease. They're packed and vegetables are you eating with weather is good, there are many (906) 635-8844. Newberry Youth and Family Health Fair

Left: Tom Sauro, community health technician, checks the hearing of Paige Kohnert, 4, who visited the health fair with her father, Nathan. Right: Michigan State Police officer Steve Derusha fits Taylor Bryant for a free bicycle helmet provided by McDonalds. Seven free helmets were given to kids who came to the fair.

Newberry Tribal Health Center hosted their an- work and healthy movement with native dance, nual Youth and Family Health Fair. Fun and edu- fishing for prizes, hearing tests and other health cational activities at the fair included screenings and fun exhibits help fill out a busy afternoon of blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and with healthy snacks keeping everybody's taste body mass index by the staff of Helen Newberry buds happy. Photos by Gail Sulander Joy Hospital and Wellness Center. Hands-on bead Walking the talk for family fitness As parents, how many times Making physical activity a fam- member of the family can enjoy get-friendly. There are already Remember, there can be a have you heard yourself tell your ily affair is a sure way to inject together, regardless of age, fitness enough demands on your pay world of difference between what children, “Turn off the video healthful changes. level or ability. check. Why put more pressure the fitness facility's brochure says games or TV and try running off Author Ann Douglas had these • Look for activities that are on your budget when there are and how the staff members and some of that extra energy,” or suggestions for an ideal family convenient to do. The easier you so many inexpensive, even free, other clients actually feel about “Exercise will make you strong fitness activity in an article she make it for everyone to be active, ways to stay fit? That's not to say having children at the gym. and healthy.” If you are not physi- wrote titled Resolve to Get Your the more likely everyone will that you shouldn't be prepared to To read the entire article, go to cally active yourself, those words Kids Moving. make the effort. It's one thing to invest some money in your fam- www.geoparent.com/health/ can lose their impact very quickly. • Activities that will appeal to get a family membership at the ily's fitness activities. Just don't wellness/familyfitness.htm. Kids respond better to parents both children and adults, such swimming pool down the street, make the mistake of assuming Kick off your efforts toward who are willing to walk the talk as swimming, cross-country ski- it's quite another to purchase one that you have to spend a fortune family fitness. Join us at the Rez themselves. ing, walking, biking and roller at the pool across town. Be honest in order to reap the benefits of Walk and Play at 10 a.m. on Physical activity is far more skating are activities that appeal with yourself, how often are you physical fitness. Sept. 30, at the powwow grounds than just jogging and weight lift- to both young and old. They're going to want to pile everyone • Select activities that can be across from the Nigaanigiizhik ing. A good activity is one that is a better bet than activities that into the van to make that trek enjoyed in a family-friendly envi- Building in Sault Ste. Marie. For fun and gets your body moving. are more suited to members of to the pool? Probably not often ronment. There's no point pur- more information, call Michelle Gardening and raking leaves are one age group, but not the other. enough to make that pool mem- chasing a family membership at Willis at Community Health (906) two examples of good activi- Remember, the name of the game bership worthwhile. your local gym if children aren't 632-5210. ties that many people overlook. is to choose an activity that each • Seek activities that are bud- particularly welcome there. The Sault Tribe News Page 12 People September 22, 2006 • Unit V YEA kids visit Oswald Bear Farm and Seney Wildlife Refuge

Submitted by Cindy Blank, YEA service coordinator for Unit V A Sault Tribe Youth Education and Activities service coordinator for Unit V, along with Title VII Native American Education Program students, participated in a field trip to the Oswald Bear Farm and the Seney Wildlife Refuge. There were 15 students who participated in this event along with four adults. Children spent the day learning about bears and the kind of habitat they live in. Above left: Each of the students had the chance to pet a baby bear cub. Above right: At the Seney Wildlife Refuge the students learned what different animal tracks look like in the hands on exhibit. They also had a chance to see different types of birds. This was a great learning experi- ence for the children and the weather was a typical nice summer day! Ulmstead and Suggitt engaged Stork Report . . .

Edmond and Ann Ulmstead of Dearborn, Mich., announce the engagement of their daugh- ter, Elizabeth Marie Ulmstead to Thomas Alan Suggitt, son of Alan and Anne Suggitt of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. A Dec. 30, 2006, wedding is planned.

Ethan Joseph Eggert was Proud parents Jill and Mike Mason Joe Charles Bird was Young cancer survivor born June 21, 2006, at War Romano announce the birth of born June 29, 2006, at Cheboygan Memorial Hospital in Sault Ste. their daughter, Camden Jacklyn hospital to proud parents Ryan participates in Relay for Life Marie, Mich. Romano, on July 21, 2006. and Heather Bird of Moran. He weighed seven pounds, 10.5 Camden weighed eight pounds, He weighed seven pounds, 14 ounces at birth. 13 ounces and was 20.75 inches ounces and was 20.5 inches long. His proud parents are Elizabeth in length. He is a member of the Sault and Julius Eggert. Grandparents are Lyle and Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Cheri Hoornstra and Mike and Indians. Teri Romano. Joyce Odell retires after eight years with tribe

On July 28, 2006, Gaven Brittany and Brendan Baker; aunt, Gustafson participated in the Dawn Baker; and family friends Relay for Life Walk held at the St. Crystal Sayles, and Parker Tracey Ignace High School. attended the event and walked in Gaven was diagnosed with a his honor. rare cancer called Wilm’s Tumor Gaven’s family is very proud when he was only six months old. of him and loves him very much He had to have his right kidney and hopes he continues to have removed as well as part of his many Relay for Life Walks. left. He is a survivor and just Shown in the photo is Gaven celebrated his fourth birthday on Gustafson wearing his Relay for July 17. Life medal with his big brother His parents, Dara and Dave Garrett hugging him, and parents Kellan; brother, Garrett; grandfa- Dara and Dave Kellan. ther, Robert Roger Horn; cousins,

Joyce Odell, administrative assistant to Associate Executive Director Kristi Little, was honored at The next deadline for submissions to The a retirement luncheon at the tribal administration offices on Thursday, Sept. 7. Congratulations Sault Tribe News is Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 9 a.m. Joyce! Photo by Brenda Austin Questions? Call (906) 632-6398. September 22, 2006 • THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS Page 13 MICHIGAN INDIAN ELDERS CONFERENCE October 11, 12 & 13, 2006 Member Tribe/Band Registration Form Kewadin Casino Hotel & Convention Center Each MIEA member Tribe/Band must submit a $100 registration fee to the Hosted by: The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Tribe/Band that is hosting MIEA meeting. Please complete this registration Elder Services Division form on behalf of your Tribe/Band, and submit it with the $100 registration Agenda fee. Make check payable to:

Wednesday, October 11 Sault Tribe Elder Services Division 2076 Shunk Rd. 5:00 p.m. Delegate Meeting Please Note: The Delegate meeting will be held at Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Nokomis/Mishomis Place at 2076 Shunk Rd. (The red building in front of the Hotel) Conference Registration Deadline is September 30, 2006 Thursday, October 12

8:00-9:00 a.m. Registration - Continental Breakfast Name: ______

9:00 a.m. Opening Prayer - Honor Song – Color Guard Tribe/Band: ______9:15 a.m. Welcome To the Michigan Indian Elders Aaron Payment, Tribal Chairperson, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Number of representatives attending: ______

9:30-11:00 a.m. MIEA Business Meeting Contact Person (Name and Phone): ______

11:00-1:00 p.m. Luncheon with Special Guest Speaker Tribe/Band Registration Fee: $100 1:00-2:30 p.m. 10 Year Celebration

2:30-4:30 p.m. MIEA Auction Accommodations Information

Participants will receive a Buffet Ticket for Dinner at the Dreamcatchers Restaurant A block of rooms has been reserved at Kewadin Casino Hotel. Friday, October 13 The conference rate is: $82.00

8:00-8:45 a.m. Continental Breakfast To make reservation call: 1-800-KEWADIN 8:45 a.m. Opening Prayer – Honor Song To receive the special rate, please be sure to give the reference number 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Historic Presentation – Art Leighton 9CI48U and you are with the Michigan Indian Elders Association

10:15- 11:15 a.m. TBA Conference when making your reservation. ****Deadline for the special conference rate is September 15, 2006.**** 11:30 a.m. Travel Prayer and Song Retire the Tribal Flags and Colors Other places to stay in Sault Ste. Marie:

Have A Safe Journey Home Best Western Super 8 Motel Quality Inn Thank You For Coming 4281 I-75 Business Spur 3826 I-75 Business Spur 3290 I-75 Business Spur (906) 632-2170 (906) 632-8882 (906) 635-6918 REMINDER: All Tribes please bring your tribal flag. Toll-free, 1-800-528-1234 The Sault Tribe News Page 14 Health September 22, 2006 • Yoga class Recovery Month — Yoga for health, relaxation and Promise Dance for youth stress management The second annual Promise At the Promise Dance, youth invited to attend. Promise Dance Connect with your inner spirit as you enhance your physical con- Dance is scheduled for Sept. 29, are given the opportunity to make fliers have been sent to Sault, dition in this heart-centered yoga class inspired by the Anusara yoga from 7-9 p.m. at the Chi Mukwa a commitment, a promise, to live Brimley, Pickford and Rudyard tradition. Recreation Center. drug free. Like last year, students Schools. However, students who Beginning students and all levels welcome. The Sault Tribe American can sign the "promise tree," to come from other schools are Instructor: Lee Carlson Indian Substance Abuse Services commit to a drug free lifestyle, welcome to attend. Parents are Lee Carlson is a registered social worker and certified yoga thera- is sponsoring this event in and receive a red wristband which invited to join us as chaperones. pist with an M.A. in health education. She has taught yoga classes cooperation with Anishnabek reads “Live Drug Free.” At the The tribal police are invited to and stress management for thirty years in lower Michigan and across Community and Family Services, last event, students received a bring their impairment goggles to the Upper Peninsula. Sault Tribe Public Awareness, mood necklace. demonstrate to youth how alcohol Yoga the Eastern Upper Peninsula The promise dance is a fun and other drugs effect judgment Tuesday Nights Intermediate School District and way to reinforce a drug free life to and functioning. Sault Tribe Health Center auditorium Chi Mukwa Recreation Center. youth. Last year, there were a lot If you have any questions 2864 Ashmun The Promise Dance is held of smiles and dancing, with about concerning the dance, please con- Sept. 12 through Nov. 28, 2006, 7-8:30 p.m. in support of the nationwide 150 youth in attendance. We hope tact Karen Howell at Sault Tribe Cost: $68/8 weeks ($8.50/class), $90/12 weeks ($7.50/class) Recovery Month. Many other to have even more students at the Substance Abuse Services (906) Fee discounted for second residential family member (spouse or recovery events are held through- dance this year. 635-6075 or Julie Menard at child), $60/8 weeks, $78/12 weeks out the United States during Youth in grades five through ACFS (906) 632-5250. Please note that Lee also teaches yoga classes at LSSU and at September. seven from local area schools are the Soo Theatre Arts Resource Studio at 534 Ashmun. Please call STARS for her schedule: (906) 632-1930 Yoga promotes flexibility, strength, and relaxation. Learn to unite body, mind and spirit as you increase self-awareness and connect University of Michigan with your own heart. Yoga is non-competitive. Yoga enhances physical and emotional health through the coordination of slow, purposeful movements, deep launches new Web site on breathing, and conscious muscle relaxation. Anyone can benefit, regardless of your previous level of experience or flexibility. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing or leggings. You will need a yoga mat, block, strap, and yoga blanket for 1918 flu pandemic class. You may bring your own equipment, or mats, blocks, straps, ANN ARBOR, Mich. — and the center’s director. abridged versions of the commu- yoga blankets, eye bags, mat carriers, books and instructional CDs Examining how communities Researchers at the center nity case studies included in the will be available for purchase at discounted prices. A limited number in the United States coped with identified seven of these types of longer report. of mats and props will be available for loan. the 1918 flu pandemic could help communities, gathering several Researchers can view or down- For more information, call Betty Noland at (906) 632-5210 or today’s public health planners in thousand pages of primary and load digital copies of any and all extension 25212. their preparations for the next flu secondary source materials from of the almost 2,000 pages of pri- pandemic. a range of public and private mary source documents that were The Center for the History of archives, special collections, collected and reviewed as part of Call for booths and supporters

Medicine at the University of libraries and other institutions. the study. Michigan Medical School has Using these materials, they com- A copy of the entire report, What: Are you a tribal department, willing volunteer or local unveiled a Web site of primary posed a report detailing how the A Historical Assessment of organization interested in spreading the word about good family source materials covering the escape communities met the chal- Nonpharmaceutical Disease health and fitness. If so, we have an event for you. infamous 1918-1920 influenza lenges of epidemic influenza. Containment Strategies Employed Sault Tribe’s Community Health Education Department is plan- pandemic. Called the 1918-1920 “We believe these documents by Selected U.S. Communities ning a Rez Walk and Play in honor of National Family Health and Influenza Epidemic Escape represent the definitive collection During the Second Wave of the Fitness Day at the tribe’s powwow grounds and we looking for Community Digital Document 1918-1920 Influenza Pandemic of primary source materials on , is people who are interested in setting up break stations for families Archive, the site was created with the 1918-1920 influenza epidemic available on the archive Web site. coming to walk or play. today’s researchers in mind. escape communities. In the inter- The archive can be accessed at: “The Web site is the result of est of scholarly interaction and www.med.umich.edu/medschool/ Each station may display materials or other resources that sup- a project funded by the federal the sharing of knowledge, we chm/influenza/index.htm. port Family Health and Fitness. If you have a program or cause that Defense Threat Reduction Agency have now made digitized copies Markel’s collaborators on the fits with the theme, we encourage you to attend. In exchange for to identify and research a very of these sources freely available project were Alexandra Stern, the free exposure, we are asking for a donation for door prizes that important group of American to the public through the new Ph.D., associate director, Center will be given away at the event or a volunteer to help run one of the communities. These are called Web site,” says Markel. for the History of Medicine; J. many family games that will be going on that day. The games will escape communities and they All the original documents are Alexander Navarro, Ph.D., senior vary and we are only asking about 15-20 minutes. experienced extremely low on the site and are freely available researcher, Center for the morbidity and mortality rates to the public for research or edu- History of Medicine; and Joseph When: Saturday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. during the 1918-1920 influenza cational purposes. Michalsen, research associ- Where: At the Sault Tribe powwow grounds, near the Chi epidemic,” says Howard Markel, The Web site is organized ate, Center for the History of Mukwa Community Recreation Center and the Negaanigiizhik build- M.D., Ph.D., George E. Wantz around each of the seven escape Medicine. ing in the Sault. professor in history of medicine communities and provides Who: Everyone is welcome. Don’t judge a surgeon by his or her age By Krista Hopson Instead, the researchers say young mental and physical affects of are some of the more commonly- surgeons — those under age 40 ANN ARBOR, Mich. — surgeons, ages 40 and under, had aging might affect older surgeons’ performed procedures among — had comparable mortality to Researchers at the University similar patient mortality rates to performance in the operating Medicare patients, says Waljee. surgeons between the ages of 41 of Michigan Health System say those of their more experienced room, as well. Patient operative mortal- and 50, for all eight procedures. patients should be less concerned peers for the eight surgical proce- Using data from the National ity — death before discharge “We expected to see a signifi- about the age of their surgeon and dures studied. Medicare Inpatient Files, the team or within 30 days of surgery cant difference in patient mortal- more focused on other factors that “This study’s results should reviewed eight major cardiovas- — was reviewed for each patient. ity at the extremes of surgeon age, really count, like surgical volume, be very encouraging not only for cular procedures and cancer surgi- Additionally, factors such as sur- but instead found very little varia- when choosing a surgeon. patients, but also for younger and cal resections that were performed geon procedure volume, hospital tion among younger and older These findings, published in older surgeons whose operative from 1998 to 1999 on patients surgery volume and the hospital’s surgeons,” says Waljee, a Robert the September issue of the Annals skills may previously have been between the ages 65 to 99. teaching status were evaluated. Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar. of Surgery, reveal that for some the subject of scrutiny,” says lead For the study, surgeons were Overall, surgeons over age 60 “Based on these finding, we’d complex cardiovascular and can- author Jennifer F. Waljee, M.D., placed into three age groups: 40 were found to have higher patient encourage patients not to focus on cer surgical procedures, surgeons M.P.H., general surgery resident years and younger, ages 41-50, mortality rates when compared age when selecting a surgeon. older than 60 with low surgical in the Department of Surgery at and 60 years and older. against the rates of surgeons ages Instead, other characteristics of volumes had higher patient mor- the U-M Medical School. “The A total of 460,738 Medicare 41-50, for three of the eight the provider and practice setting, tality rates than their younger bottom line is that for most proce- patients who underwent one of the procedures: pancreatectomy, coro- such as operative volume, are counterparts. However, older sur- dures the age of the surgeon is not eight surgical procedures — coro- nary artery bypass grafting, and likely better predictors of patient geons who continued to maintain an important predictor of opera- nary artery bypass grafting, elec- carotid endarterectomy. Surgeon outcome than surgeon age.” higher surgical case loads were tive risk for a patient. The effect tive abdominal aortic aneurysm age was not related to mortal- Reference: Annals of Surgery, found to have comparable out- of surgeon age was largely limited repair, aortic valve replacement, ity for elective abdominal aortic Sept. 2006, Vol. 244, issue 3. comes to peers ages 41 to 50. to those surgeons with lower pro- carotid endarterectomy, pancre- aneurysm repair, aortic valve The study also dispels the cedure volumes.” atectomy, esophagectomy, lung replacement, exophagectomy, belief that younger, less experi- Based on these recent stud- resection and cystectomy — were lung resection or cystectomy. enced surgeons are more likely ies, Waljee and her colleagues used for this study. These proce- More surprising to researchers, to have poor surgical outcomes. wondered if some of the common dures were chosen because they however, was that the younger September 22, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News ACFS Page 15 Direct assistance brings help when Coats needed for Kids The eighth annual “Winter Wear Giveaway” will be held Oct. 6 at Chi Mukwa Recreation Center in the Sault. Everyone is welcome to attend this event and everything is free, with the intent to assist families in the tribal com- munity who may have difficulty purchasing outdoor wear for their children. From Oct. 2 to Oct. 5, we will be accepting donations of quality used or new children and youth winter outdoor wear. There is a high demand for children’s coats, jackets, snow pants or bibs, boots, mittens, gloves, hats and scarves in good condition; adult coats and jackets appropriate for youth and young adults are also accepted. Anishnabek Community and Family Services direct assistance staff, Sheila Kibble (left), Kelly Smart, Melissa Matson, Heidi Cotey, This is for outdoor winter wear, Viola Neadow and Megan Smith. other adult clothing is less in The Direct Assistance Compo- eligible tribe members are provid- I.H.S. Sanitation services are Marquette and Schoolcraft coun- demand and thrift shops are not nent of ACFS mission is to pro- ed with a credit on their account designed to assist tribe members ties. Eligibility includes income always able to accept the adult vide financial assistance to eligible with their primary heat provider; that are in need of services per- guidelines. Contact staff members clothing that is left over. members, in an effort to achieve • Crisis Energy Assistance in taining to water or waste systems at (906) 635-6076 or (888) 448- Collection boxes will be at the self-sufficiency and to assist in which members are assisted with including home improvement 8732. following locations from 8 a.m. removing obstacles that impede disconnect notices for metered projects that are receiving new Direct Assistance staff mem- to 5 p.m.: the Sault Tribe Health or threaten a client’s physical and services and fills for deliverable plumbing or an addition to the bers are available in the Sault Ste. Center, the Sault Tribe Child Care emotional well being.” fuels (target households receive home, newly built or purchased Marie, St. Ignace, Manistique and Center and the Sault Tribe Head Direct Assistance case manag- priority); homes, and homes with existing Munising offices. Start, with early and later hours at ers' strive to assist tribe members • Cooling assistance provides systems that have failed or are Sheila Kibble, Megan Smith Chi Mukwa on the second floor (households) in meeting their goal assistance for electrical disconnect failing. Eligibility criteria include and Kelly Smart offer services by the Sault Tribe Youth and Edu- of self-sufficiency through direct notices as a result of increased residency, income and home at Anishnabek Community and cation Department and YEA. case management services as well cost to cool the home and ownership. Kelly Smart can be Family Services located at 2864 The “Winter Wear Giveaway” as advocacy and referrals in a • Weatherization Assistance reached at the Sault Ste. Marie of- Ashmun Street in Sault Ste. Ma- runs Oct. 6 from 3:30 to 4:30 variety of programs. provides low cost residential fice for application assistance. rie. Satellite office hours are held p.m. at the Chi Mukwa Recre- General Assistance offers weatherization materials that will BIA Home Improvement offers at the ACFS office in Kincheloe ation Center on the second floor temporary financial assistance to reduce to the loss of heat from the home repair in a manner that is on the first and third Wednesday in front of the YEA area. This is individual and household tribe home. consistent with housing regula- of the month. Contact ACFS at an extremely popular event and members. Employable adults are • Eligibility includes tribal tions (section 8). In addition, a (906) 632-5250 or (800) 726-0093 is offered on a “first come, first provided with employment ser- membership, residency and home may be replaced if found for an appointment. served” basis. It is recommended vices. Eligibility criteria include income. to be beyond repair at a reason- Melissa Matson is located at the families come early to avoid dis- tribal membership, residency and Elder Heating Assistance able expense. Eligibility crite- Lambert Tribal Center at 225 Wa appointment. More donations for income. is funded by the tribe to assist ria include tribal membership, Seh in St. Ignace. Melissa offers youth would improve the Winter Native Employment Works will elders who are not eligible for the residency, condition of home and satellite office hours at the Tribal Wear Giveaway cause. Each year assist tribe members obtain and federally funded LIHEAP energy home ownership. Kelly Smart can Center in Hessel on Wednesdays. some families who come later, retain employment through identi- program. Eligibility includes be reached at the Sault Ste. Marie Contact ACFS at (906) 643-8103 leave without outdoor wear for fication of barriers to employment tribal membership, residency and office for application assistance. or (877) 444-5608 to make an ap- their children. while providing limited supportive income. Child Care Assistance strives to pointment. This event is hosted by An- services to reduce or eliminate Employee Emergency As- increase the availability, afford- Viola Neadow is located at the ishnabek Community and Family barriers to employment. Eligibility sistance is offered to Sault Tribe ability and quality (child) care Manistique Tribal Center located Services, Chi Mukwa Recreation criteria includes tribal member- employees who are in need of for eligible children. Eligibility at 5698 US 2 West (near casino). Center, Sault Tribe Public Aware- ship (includes non-native spouse), assistance for emergencies related includes residency, tribal member- Viola offers satellite office hours ness and Sault Tribe Shipping and residency, income guidelines or to fire, death, accident and serious ship and income guidelines with at the Escanaba Tribal Center on Receiving. For more information referral. medical that requires out of town a sliding fee scale. Sheila Kibble Ludington Street in Escanaba on call ACFS at (906) 632-5250 or Emergency Assistance is avail- travel. This program requires three can be reached at the Sault Ste. Thursdays. You can make an ap- (800) 726-0093 and ask for able to those members who are months of uninterrupted employ- Marie office for application as- pointment with Viola by contact- Roberta Fischer or Julie Menard. faced with an emergency situation ment prior to applying; there are sistance. ing ACFS at (906) 341-6993 or that is of no fault of their own. no income guidelines. USDA Food Commodi- (800) 347-7137. Ongoing and routine costs that are The Self-Sufficiency Funeral ties strive to provide the tribal Heidi Cotey is located at 418D not of an emergency nature will Fund provides financial assistance membership with nutritionally Mill Street in Munising (behind not be provided, such as insur- to assist with funeral services balanced food for a healthy living JC Penny) and offers satellite ance’s, old bills, utilities. for tribe members. There are no style. Services are provided in hours in Marquette on Friday by The Low Income Home Energy residency or income requirements. Alger, Antrim, Benzie, Charlev- appointment. You can reach Heidi Assistance Program offers four This program can be accessed oix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Delta, at (906) 387-3906. distinct types of services; by contacting the ACFS office in Emmet, Grand Traverse, Leela- • Heating Assistance in which Sault Ste. Marie. nau, Luce, Mackinac, Manistee, ACFS Fundraising Committee Anishnabek held a yard sale and silent auction on Aug. ommunity 25 at the Sault Tribe C Health and Human and amily Services Center. The F yard sale and the ervices silent auction raised S $445.64 which will be used for youth and Biidaajmowin family community events in 2007. Bringing news from ACFS Page 16 ACFS September 22, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will begin offering heating assis- Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians SAULT STE. MARIE TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS tance to eligible Sault Tribe Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program ANISHNABEK COMMUNITY and FAMILY SERVICES households starting Oct. 1. FY2007 – Program Schedule Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program LIHEAP is a federally funded ______program offered to states and October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007 tribes. Anishnabek Community Income Eligibility Standards 150% of the 2006 HHS Poverty Guidelines for FY2007 and Family Services is responsi- Total Gross Income ble for administering the LIHEAP SERVICE BEGINNING ENDING RESTRICTIONS DIS-CONNECT Effective October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007 program, which includes prepar- REQUIRED ing an application. The fund- Heating Assistance 10-01-2006 05-31-2007 None No ing agency offers four separate HEATING ASSISTANCE components that may be funded Crisis Energy Assistance 01-02-2007 01-31-2007 Target Households Only No October 1, 2006 through March 15, 2007 throughout the year, all of which Crisis Energy Assistance 02-01-2007 06-30-2007 Dis-Connect required for Yes Or until funds are exhausted, whichever occurs first are chosen. Those components are non-target households with heating assistance, crisis energy metered heating service Gross Annual Income Household assistance, cooling assistance and Cooling Assistance 06-01-2007 06-30-2007 Target Households only No Size 150% of Poverty weatherization assistance. Each Cooling Assistance 07-01-2007 08-31-2007 Dis-connect required from Yes 1 $14,700 component is offered at a specific primary electrical provider 2 $19,800 time of year, see chart on right, in 3 $24,900 an effort to address home heating Weatherization 10-01-2006 09-30-2007 See Weatherization N/A Assistance Guidelines 4 $30,000 needs of a specific population of 5 $35,100 the community. 6 $40,200 Heating assistance is the Target households are defined as households with one Sault Tribe member who is; 7 $45,300 first component to be offered, . Elderly (age 60+) . Disabled* 8 $50,400 beginning Oct.1, and continuing . Child(ren) age 5 and under For family units larger than 8 members, add $3740 to the 100% column and $5100 to the 150% column ( Annual Income ./. matrix = Percentage of Poverty ) through May 31, 2007, or until AND funds are exhausted, whichever . At or below 100% of poverty comes first. Applicants may be *Disabled is defined as receiving those applicants who are receiving SSI and/or Social Security SUBMIT: Disability (in their own name) regardless of age. -A completed application, and copies of the following served one time by LIHEAP -Tribal Cards for enrolled household members heating assistance. As required -Social Security cards for all household members -Proof of household income for the past 12 months (W-2 for last year) Applications are available at all Anishnabek Community and Family Service offices; by the funding agency, ACFS -Copy of heating statement with account number Sault Ste. Marie; 2864 Ashmun Street, Health Center 632-5250 or 800-726-0093 (Send Award letters for SS,SSI, SSD, Veterans, Pensions, Retirement, etc.) coordinates distribution of funds St. Ignace; 225 Wa Seh Drive, Lambert Center 643-8103 or 877-444-5608 with the Michigan Department of Manistique; 5698 W Highway US2 (Tribal Center) 341-6993 or 800-347-7137 All LIHEAP services are provided as permitted by available funding Human Services in an effort to Munising; 418D Mill Street (Behind JC Penny) 387-3906 ensure that LIHEAP funds are not duplicated. ship and an active account in the income for the past 12 months, ACFS reserves 10 business for your application, feel free to Tribe members are not required household member’s name. Sault Tribe membership cards for days to process an application. contact the ACFS office serving to be interviewed to apply, how- Eligible applicants will be all household members, Social All applicants are notified in writ- your county. ever, they may request assistance provided with a credit on their Security cards for all household ing by U.S. mail as to the deter- See the chart above left for in completing an application account with their primary heat- members and proof of an active mination of their application. phone numbers. if desired. Eligibility criteria ing assistance provider. account. All documents should be If you would like to apply for includes household income, ser- Applicants should bring or copies, which can be made at all LIHEAP heating assistance or vice area residency, tribe member- provide copies of the household ACFS offices. need assistance in making copies September 22, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Photo Gallery Page 17 Scavenger Challenge led contestants from St. Marys River to a barn full of goats

The Advocacy Resource Center's fourth annual Scavenger Challenge raised over $1,300 between raffle sales and entry fees. The funds will be used to support activities and services for victims of crime. There were 36 teams with a total of 72 par- ticipants. First place winners were Duane Gurnoe and Danny Pavlat, second place was Regina Rolstone and Bonnie Mayer and third place was Lucy Pavlat and Diane Daniels. The Scavenger Challenge took contestants from the Fourth Street Park, where one member from each team had to run into the St. Marys River with a pink air mattress and "swim" around the buoy and attendant to a barn in the country where Ready, set, run! The start of the Scavenger Challenge saw the they had to decide if they wanted to stoop whole group running to see who could get a head start on the underneath a chicken roost and gather an competition. Photo by Brenda Austin egg or milk a goat.

Yvonne and Kurt Yacuone doing a figure-eight around the barrels in a barrow of their own. Photo by Brenda Austin

Left, Jeff Neumann and Mark Fenlon push a Jeep to the other side of the parking lot during one of their stops in the competi- tion. Photo by Brenda Austin

Collect an egg from under these guys or milk a goat? Most contestants went for the egg. Photo by Brenda Austin

Contestants either had to walk under a chicken roost, collect an egg and take a chance of get- ting sky bombed from above, or fill a cup with goat's milk from one of Candice Blocher's goats. This little guy took a nibble out of the contest rules. Photo by Brenda Austin

Left, Roxanne Mannisto mans the buoy while Hulda Moran paddles in the chilly water. Photo by Gail Carr

Tanya Vierra stands in front of the Pudding Stone which contestants had to identify from a selection of many dif- ferent boulders at Sault Area Middle School before they could move on to their next challenge. Photo by Brenda Austin

While her partner cheered her on, Christy Cleary ran back to First place winner Duane Gurnoe had to score shore after taking a swim in the chilly St. Marys River at Four six points to complete this challenge with his Mile Park. Photo by Brenda Austin team mate Danny Pavlat. Photo by Brenda Austin Page 18 • September 22, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Photo Gallery The Sault Tribe News • September 22, 2006 • Page 19 Over $22.3 million 2% funds given to local governments

Paving the way for safer streets — Nearly $130,000 was given to the City of Sault Ste. Marie as part of the Kewadin Casinos and Sault New paly ground for Brevort children — Brevort Township received $5,000 this past spring to finish a new playground for area chil- Tribe two percent distributions. This money is earmarked for road construction projects throughout the city, improving area infrastructure for all to dren. The Sault Tribe and Kewadin Casinos donated $15,000 to the project over the past two years. Shown at the playground are, front row, Darcy enjoy. Pictured here on Shunk Road and E. Spruce Street, one of the most recent road projects completed using two percent funds, is Tony Goetz, Chase, Kewadin Shores Casino manager; Fred Paquin, Unit III tribal board member; Susan Steltzer, Brevort Township clerk; Keith Massaway, Unit Kewadin Casino chief operating officer; Cathy Abramson, Unit I tribal board member; Aaron Payment, tribal chairman; DJ Hoffman, Unit I tribal III tribal board member; Dan Litzner township treasurer. Back row, volunteers Diana Peterson, Mark Butkovich, Judi Batkovich, Wayne Peterson, board member; Tony Bosbous, mayor of Sault Ste. Marie; David Strickland, city engineer; and Spencer Nebel, city manager. Greg Peterson — volunteer coordinator, volunteers Ashley Peterson, Joe Stelzer, Alley Stelzer and Joe Stelzer.

Since 1994, Kewadin Casinos and the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians has helped bring additional law enforcement services, educational and recreational programs and improved health benefits to the tribe’s seven-county service area. These services and many of the programs benefit our tribe’s families as well as families in surrounding communities and are available with the help of the tribe’s 2% distributions. The 1993 Gaming Compact, negotiated with the state, mandated semi-annual 2% payments. This requires the tribe to earmark 2% of its net win from electronic gaming machines to area governments. Since the payments began, the tribe has awarded more than $22.3 million to local governments through- out the entire service area. Watch for more information on the Sault Tribe's 2% contributions to local communities in the next issue of The Sault Tribe News.

MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. — Kewadin Shores Casino Manager Darcy Chase, left, along with Unit III Sault Tribe board represen- tatives Fred Paquin and Keith Massaway, present a check for $24,156.82 to Mackinac Island Mayor Margaret M. Doud and Mayor pro-tem Armand "Smi" Horn. The funds were used to construct this new brick walkway from the ferry docks, behind them, leading up the veteran's Raising health awareness to local students — The Chippewa County Health Department’s Sault Adolescent Health Care memorial. Center, located in the Sault Area High School, recently received nearly $20,000 from Kewadin Casinos and the Sault Tribe as part of their two percent distributions. This is the only facility of its kind in the U.P. and offers a variety of services to high school, middle school, alter- Bringing fire fighting equip- native education and career center students including immunizations, mental health services, substance abuse counseling, educational ment to rural areas — Bruce sessions, career center and sports physicals, asthma care, nutritional counseling, and soon primary care as well. Township Fire Department was the Since opening in 2005, the center has serviced 300 students and this year marks the first full year in operation with an on-site nurse recipient of $19,000 towards the practitioner. Above, Ann Suggitt, clerical outreach worker, shows John Sherry, high school principle; Cathy Abramson, Unit I tribal board purchase of this new pumper truck member; Tony Goetz, Kewadin Casino chief operating officer; Nancy Heyns, RN and supervisor of Chippewa County Health Department; thanks to Kewadin Casinos and the Teri Kowalski, nurse practitioner; DJ Hoffman, Unit I tribal board member; Rosemary Blashill, community health nursing administrator; and Sault Tribe. This truck, purchased Sault Tribe Chairperson Aaron Payment. The uses of their wellness screening computer is available to all students. Some of the equip- from Commerce Township, holds ment the center was able to purchase with the two percent money includes an exam table, pediatric table, a wheel chair, vision and hear- 2,000 gallons of water and brings the ing screening equipment, a diaper deck and a health storage cabinet. number of trucks available in Bruce Township up to six. The 44-volunteer Kewadin contributes $5,000 firefighter organization has assisted in to animal shelter — Keith Mas- three structural fires and four car fires saway, Unit III board representative; in 2006. Pictured here in front of the George Ford, co-chair of the Mackinac new rig are Sault Tribe Unit I board Animal Aid Association; Fred Paquin, members Cathy Abramson, holding Unit III board representative; Ginger granddaughter Joy and DJ Hoffman; Valentine, shelter manager; Jo Ford, Tony Goetz, Kewadin Casino chief co-chair of the Mackinac Animal Aid operating officer; Denny McKelvie, Association; Darcy Chase, Kewadin tribal vice chairman and Unit I board Shores Casino general manager; and member; Alex Bazinau, assistant fire Sault Tribe Chairperson Aaron Pay- chief for Bruce Township; and Dan ment. In the past several years, the Gallagher, township supervisor. shelter has been able to provide better care for their animals, upgrade their facilities, and raise their adoption rate from 26 percent to a staggering 95 percent, which ranks them as one of the most successful shelters in the state. If anyone is interested in adopt- ing a cat or dog, please call (906) 643-7646. Page 20 Kewadin Casinos September 22, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News The men and women behind the slot machines at Kewadin Shores in St. Ignace When customers think about going to myself a people person and to see people Kewadin Casinos, they think about the happy and knowing I helped make that great food, awesome entertainment, fun person's day, it is a good feeling.” table games and, oh yeah, the slots! There is always something happening in Kewadin offers nearly 2,000 slot ma- the world of slots. “Every day there are new chines for customers to enjoy between all machines coming out and new devices that five casino locations. With this many ma- assist us in our job and make the gaming chines, Kewadin needs a dedicated team of experience better for our customer,” said individuals to maintain and help customers Auger. He adds that one of the most excit- enjoy every spin on every slot machine. ing things about his job is being able to “We have a great team of individuals on keep the gaming floor and games up to date, staff,” said Dave Kucharczyk, slot direc- modernized and fresh. “Just this week we tor for all five Kewadin Casinos. “Every converted eight old games in St. Ignace to Kewadin Casino has a slot department at some really exciting new games I know our their facility to assist customers, repair ma- customers will enjoy.” chines and assist departments with jackpot All slot machines at any legal casino in payouts, fills and accounting systems.” This the United States operate the same way. article will take a look at our slot team at Each machine has a random number gen- Kewadin Shores in St. Ignace. erator (RNG). An RNG is a computer chip The slot team in St. Ignace has 26 mem- that allows the machine to make random bers and is managed by Dean Auger. Dean reel stop selections. The RNG is continu- has been working with Kewadin for four ously making random reel stop selections months in the slot department. He came to even when the machine is not being played. Kewadin from Chip Inn Island Resort Ca- When a player hits the bet button the RNG Kewadin Shores Casino Slot Department Manager Dean Auger, left, slot techni- sino in Harris, Mich., where he also worked is stopped and then the winning or losing in the slot department. Auger is a certified, cian Robert Smith, and slot attendant Brandy Hough. There are over 80 slot team combination is shown to the player on the licensed class II technician and holds a members at Kewadin's five locations in the U.P. reels or video screen. Every spin is in no certified licensed as a heating, ventilation, partment, all with specific task and duties. mechanical errors and help with verifica- way related to the last spin or the next spin. air conditioning and refrigeration technician Kewadin’s slot attendant team members tion of a slot payout. They also assist with All RNGs are lab tested and state certified. which he earned from Western Michigan work on the casino floor helping customers security reloads and slot payouts. Kewadin’s slot department is extremely University. He is currently working towards carrying coin to cage, reloading machines, Slot technician Robert Smith has been important to the entire casino. Team mem- a master's degree in electronic engineering helping customers with ticket-in-ticket-out working with the Kewadin Shores slot team bers work continually to keep the machines with Cleveland Institute of Electronics. equipment and making sure customers are for 11 years. “Every day is a challenge,” in operation in order to give customers an “Customer service is our main respon- having an enjoyable slot experience. said Smith who lives in the Cheboygan area unforgettable gaming experience. Overall, sibility with our slot department here at If a slot attendant notices a problem with with his wife and children. Brandy Hough, Kewadin has approximately 80 team mem- the Shores,” said Auger. “Many times, we a machine, a slot technician is called in. slot attendant, is also part of the Shores slot bers in all slot departments throughout the are the first Kewadin employees which our This group of team members is responsible team and has been working there for nearly five casinos. customers see and with whom they talk.” for keeping machines clean and running eight years. “Customers are the best thing There are three positions in the slot de- properly, troubleshooting major and minor about my job,” said Hough, “I consider Good The heart of the Kewadin facility news

from... Written and compiled by Michelle Bouschor A royal win Casino customer beats the odds: dealt a royal flush for $173,141.99

National Housekeeping Week was celebrated at all Kewadin Casinos with a variety of func- tions. "This is a great time for every one to recognize and thank all the team members who work in housekeeping and facility maintenance," said John Cleary, executive housekeeper. "All of us appreciate the efforts of these men and women; however, we very rarely take the time to say THANK YOU! to our housekeepers who do so much to provide a clean, safe environment for us to do our jobs." Pictured here are representatives from all aspects of housekeeping, laundry, guest room atten- dants and casino porters at Kewadin Sault. Every single housekeeper at the site received a cer- tificate of appreciation and a special pin. "The housekeeping department does so much to protect the investment in the Kewadin orga- nization by maintaining our image, which is extremely important for the entire facility," said Tony Sheryl Haynes with her winning hand. The jackpot of the Goetz, Kewadin chief operations officer. "They do whatever it takes to get the job done and they Caribbean stud poker game was automatically reset to it's are all greatly appreciated." starting amount after Sheryl won. SAULT STE. MARIE– Sheryl royal flush like this is against Kewadin’s Sault Casino begins recycling program Haynes of Middleville, Mich., the odds,” said Prinny Sawasky, The Sault Kewadin Casino began a recycling materials we throw in the trash and to encourage re- now knows the meaning of “Roy- gaming manager at the Sault program for its departments last month. This program cycling, we wanted to begin a recycling program for alty” after she was dealt a royal casino. “This jackpot has been allows any participating department that joins to Kewadin Casinos,” said Michelle Bouschor, public flush and won $173,141.99 play- building for four years. She sure recycle newspapers, magazines, plastic, corrugated relations director for the five casinos. “Currently, this ing Caribbean stud at Kewadin’s is a lucky lady!” cardboard and non-confidential office paper (colored program is directly related to the Sault site but can be Sault Ste. Marie location. “I was Kewadin Casinos offers table and white). adapted to other sites if a recycling center is eventu- in my lucky seat,” said Haynes. games including blackjack, craps, Each department receives special recycling bins ally offered in their areas.” A royal flush consists of an ace, roulette, Caribbean stud, poker, for the products which are then picked up weekly and Departments participating in the program include king, queen, jack and ten of the three-card poker, let it ride and delivered to the Chippewa County Recycling Center. administration, marketing, trail deli, group sales, same suit. “Sheryl receiving a two deck pitch. “In an effort to become more conscious about the hotel and entertainment. September 22, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Education Page 21 Upper Peninsula School of Cardiovascular Sonography holds tribal open house

Thanks from the Upper Peninsula School of Cardio- vascular Sonography to the tribal education office and to all Sault Tribe members who attended the open house and made it such a great success. You are all invited to visit the school anytime. Thanks to Sault Tribe members for their great sup- port. — Chris Martin Program director

Left, Evalene Martin, UPSOCS instructor and director of the school, helps prospective student Katie Ackley with a cardiovascu- lar sonogram on volunteer Mike Hendrickson. Right, Ann Pullman, Sault Tribe member and Community Health employee, talks with tribe member and senior in the program, Jessica Gorentz about the 15-month sonography course. The UPSOCS tribal open house on Sept. 9 was held with help from the Sault Tribe Education Department. Photos by Brenda Sault Tribe scholarship winners announced The education division recently Michigan University. announced the recipients of 17 Sarah Leask from Cadillac scholarships, which were awarded is a junior working towards a from seven scholarship programs bachelor’s degree in advertising at administered by the Sault Tribe. Grand Valley State University. A total of $16,150 in scholarship Danielle Sigelko from Port- funds were awarded this year. land, Mich., is a medical Student working towards a medical 2006-07 Scholarship winners degree in osteopathic medicine at Michigan State University. Pamela Cable Gershon Mem- George K. Nolan Tribal Judicial orial Scholarship (One winner Scholarship (One winner for for $150): $1,000): Kalvin Hartwig from Sault John Kellis from Sault Ste Ste Marie is a freshman work- Marie is a junior working toward Left: Education Director Angeline Matson and Chairperson Aaron Payment are shown presenting ing towards an associate degree a pre-law degree at Michigan a $1000 check from the Martha Miller Tributary Scholarship to Sault Tribe member Jessica Martin in mechanical engineering at State University. (middle). This marks the first year of the Miller Scholarship, which will be awarded annually. Above Michigan Tech University. Bernard Bouschor Honorary right: Matt Collins, recipient of a $1,000 Bernard Bouschor Honorary Scholarship, with his daugh- Joseph K. Lumsden Memorial Scholarship (Six winners at ter, Eva. Collins is a junior at LSSU working toward a bachelor's degree in education. Photos by Brenda Austin Scholarship (Five winners at $1,000 each): $1,000 each): Norma Castro from Sault City is a freshman working (Two winners at $1,000 each): Williamston is a Ph.D student Elizabeth Carr from Sault Ste Ste. Marie is a sophomore work- toward a bachelor’s degree in Jennifer Bosanic from working toward a Ph.D in fisher- Marie is a senior working towards ing toward a bachelor’s degree nutritional sciences at Michigan Manistique is a senior working ies and wildlife management at a bachelor’s degree in athletic in social studies at Lake Superior State University. toward a bachelor’s degree in Michigan State University. training at Grand Valley State State University Cody Du Pont from elementary education at Northern Martha Miller Tributary University. Matt Collins from Sault Ste. Clarksville is a freshman work- Michigan University. Scholarship (One winner for Ashley Corbiere from Sault Marie, Mich., is a junior work- ing toward a associate degree in Bernadette Garren from $1,000): Ste Marie is a junior working ing toward a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy at Grand Rapids Belleville is a senior working Jessica Martin from Sault Ste toward a bachelor’s degree in education at Lake Superior State Community College toward a bachelor’s degree in Marie is senior working toward a resort management at Ferris State University. Stephan Hall from Fort elementary education at Eastern bachelor’s degree in sociology at University. Angela White from Newberry Gratiot is a sophomore working Michigan University. Lake Superior State University. Steven Knauf from Sault Ste is a junior working toward a toward a bachelor’s degree in pre- Victor Matson Sr. Tributary Marie is a senior working toward bachelor’s degree in nursing at med at Albion College. Scholarship (One winner for a bachelor’s degree in construc- Northern Michigan University. Fred L. Hatch Memorial $1,000): tion management at Northern Nicholas Bott from Traverse Teacher Education Scholarship Nicholas Reo from Higher education programs Impact aid and parents of Indian children By Janice M. Lewton, Once you send in your applica- By Angeline Matson, Sault Each school district must activities to be funded with Program Administrator tion, that’s the only application Tribe Education Director have written Indian Policies and impact aid. Good luck to our college stu- you’ll need for the whole school and Assistant Membership Procedures (IPPs) which details • We must receive a copy of dents for a great 2006-07 school year. Services Director how they will meet these require- impact aid applications, evalu- year. You can contact our office or Did you know eight school ments. ations and program plan docu- Changes: If any time during go to the tribe’s Web site at districts in the Sault Tribe’s What are the requirements? ments in a timely manner before seven-county service area receive • Indian children are to partici- the required public hearing about the 2006-07 school year, you www.saulttribe.com and file an federal impact aid grants? pate in programs and activities impact aid. change your name, school or online application. Our office is Impact aid is federal money funded with impact aid money on • We must have an opportu- address, please contact our office located on the second floor of the paid to school districts to offset an equal basis with all other chil- nity to comment to the school right away! If you have changed Chi Mukwa recreation center. the loss of their local tax base due dren. district’s board of education about your name or address, you will We are out of funds for the to military bases, Indian lands, • We (parents of Indian chil- the general education plan (we be required to complete a W-9 2005-06 School Year Higher low-rent housing properties and dren and Indian tribes) must have are not restricted to input only on form before any funds can be Education Self-Sufficiency Fund federally owned lands. a chance to say what we think impact aid). released to you. This form can be Program (a.k.a. incentive award This money can be used for about programs and activities to How can you get involved? found on the tribal Web site under program) Please do not send in almost anything the school district be funded with impact aid. Contact your school district, “Education.” Complete the form any grade reports. wants — teacher salaries, utilities • We must have a chance to request a copy of the IPPs and and send it to: Sault Tribe Higher If you have any questions or even capital improvements. give recommendations on the find out when the Indian Parent Education, 2 Ice Circle, Sault Ste. concerns, please contact us at However, school districts are needs (academic and cultural) Committee meets next. Your Marie, MI 49783. any time. Call us at (906) 635- required to consult with Indian of our Indian children and how involvement is very important! 2006-07 school year appli- 7784 or (800) 793-0660 and ask parents and local Indian tribes and the school district can meet these Contact the Sault Tribe Education cations: If you’re looking for for Higher Education or email at involve us in planning and devel- needs. Department if you have any ques- college financial assistance, [email protected]. oping programs and activities to • We must be consulted and tions at (906) 635-7010. you must complete our Higher meet the needs of our Indian stu- provided an opportunity to help Education Assistance Application. dents enrolled in the schools. plan and develop programs and Page 22 Young Scholars Program September 22, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Student recognition The Youth Education and Activities Program and The Sault Tribe News are awarding outstanding achievement recognition to students who qualified for the Young Scholars Program. The following students earned straight A grades or perfect attendance for the Spring Semester of the 2005-06 school year. In addition to recognition, a certificate of appre- ciation and an incentive award check of $25 or $50 were mailed to each student.

Amanda Aldapa, 14 Derek Amshey, 15 Miranda Andress-Morse, Shelby Baker, 15 Travis Behling, 13 Straight A grades Perfect attendance 16 Straight A grades Straight A grades Heather Bellant, 12 Eighth grade Seventh grade Straight A grades Freshman Seventh grade Straight A grades Webberville, Mich. Ada, Mich. Sophomore Wayland, Mich. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Sixth grade St. Ignace, Mich. East Jordon, Mich.

Tyler Bennett, 12 Amber Bergman, 15 Jamie Bott, 14 Nicholas Bott, 18 Haley Cable, 14 Chene Cadreau, 12 Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Seventh grade Ninth grade Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Eighth grade Perfect attendance Naubinway, Mich. Newberry, Mich. Eighth grade Senior Wyandotte, Mich. Seventh grade Traverse City, Mich. Traverse City, Mich. Clinton Twsp., Mich.

Eric Campbell, 16 Angie Carley, 13 Dillon Carr, 13 William Carr III, 12 Christine Chapman, 15 Jessica Coullard, 13 Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Perfect attendance Straight A grades Straight A grades Sophomore Eighth grade Perfect attendance Sixth grade Sophomore Seventh grade Tucson, Ariz. Cooks, Mich. Seventh grade Warren, Mich. Garden City, Mich. Pickford, Mich. Riverdale, Mich.

Shelby Dale, 12 Emily DiAngelo, 14 Eric Dinnan, 17 Samantha Dinnan, 14 Callie Donnay, 13 Dustin Dube, 16 Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Seventh grade Eighth grade Perfect attendance Freshman Seventh grade Perfect attendance Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Germantown, Tenn. Junior Durand, Mich. Howell, Mich. Sophomore Durand, Mich. Ray Township, Mich.

Rebecca Dube, 15 Megan Eby, 14 Nicholas Eby, 18 Evan Everson, 14 Bradley Fields, 17 Matthew Fields, 12 Perfect attendance Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Freshman Freshman Senior Eighth grade Perfect attendance Seventh grade Ray Township, Mich. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. St. Ignace, Mich. Junior Noblesville, Ind. Noblesville, Ind. oung cholars rogram September 22, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Y S P Page 23 Student recognition

Marah Fierek, 18 Morgan Fierek, 15 Alicia Gervais, 15 Brittany Gervais, 17 Jerome Gervais, 12 Amber Gill, 12 Perfect attendance Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Senior Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Sixth grade Goetzville, Mich. Sophomore Sophomore Junior Sixth grade Escanaba, Mich. Goetzville, Mich. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.

Jordon Gokey, 12 Janelle Grai, 16 Trevor Gregg, 14 Jared Grimmer, 13 Curtis Grondin, 12 Courtney Hancock, 14 Perfect attendance Straight A grades Perfect attendance Straight A grades Perfect attendance Straight A grades Sixth grade Junior Eighth grade Seventh grade Sixth grade Freshman Indian River, Mich. Oxford, Mich. Ypsilanti, Mich. Bay City, Mich. Cheboygan, Mich. Cheboygan, Mich.

Jodi Hatinger, 18 Annemarie Horn, 13 Toby Horner, 16 Christie Hyland, 15 Jesse Jarnigan, 13 Joshua Jarnigan, 13 Straight A grades Perfect attendance Straight A grades Straight A grades Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Senior Seventh grade Perfect attendance Freshman Eighth grade Eighth grade Manistique, Mich. St. Ignace, Mich. Sophomore Manistique, Mich. Flint, Mich. Flint, Mich. Hilo, Hawaii

Kayla Jewell, 15 Keri Jewell, 15 Cody Jodoin, 13 Ron Kaunisto, 17 Ashley Kelly, 17 Brittany Kelly, 14 Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Freshman Freshman Seventh grade Junior Junior Freshman Cheboygan, Mich. Cheboygan, Mich. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Dafter, Mich. Brighton, Colo. Cedarville, Mich.

Shawn Kesterke, 13 Kacie Kuusisto, 14 Erika Laitinen, 17 Trevor Lassila, 12 Weston Lawrence, 13 Virginia Lee, 14 Perfect attendance Straight A grades Straight A grades Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Straight A grades Seventh grade Perfect attendance Senior Sixth grade Seventh grade Perfect attendance St. Joseph, Mich. Eighth grade Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Wetmore, Mich. Swartz Creek, Mich. Eighth grade Bovey, Minn. Bay City, Mich. oung cholars rogram Page 24 Y S P September 22, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Student recognition

Eric Leveille, 12 Ariel Loll, 13 Keely Lyons, 12 Kristopher Lyons, 15 Austin Madagame, 12 Jamie Maki, 18 Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Sixth grade Eighth grade Sixth grade Freshman Sixth grade Perfect attendance Marquette, Mich. Montrose, Mich. Florence, Ky. Florence, Ky. Wausau, Wisc. Senior Puyallup, Wash.

Taylor Maki, 13 Heather Marcus, 16 Lacy Martin, 12 Kent Maybank III, 13 Sean McGahey, 12 Brittny McKerchie, 12 Straight A grades Straight A grades Perfect attendance Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Eighth grade Sophomore Sixth grade Seventh grade Sixth grade Sixth grade Chatham, Mich. Dimondale, Mich. Wolverine, Mich. Indian River, Mich. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Cedar Springs, Mich.

Anthony Menard, 17 Dillon Menard, 15 Molly Michaels, 13 Bailey Miller, 12 Matthew Miller, 16 Teryn Miller, 15 Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Freshman Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Sophomore Freshman Junior Negaunee, Mich. Seventh grade Seventh grade Escanaba, Mich. DeTour, Mich. Negaunee, Mich. Manistique, Mich. DeTour, Mich.

Lauren Minch, 14 Benjamin Montgomery, Olivia Montgomery, 16 Corey Moses, 12 Aimee Muscoe, 17 Alexandra Myhal, 14 Straight A grades 18 Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Straight A grades Perfect attendance Sixth grade Perfect attendance Eighth grade Eighth grade Senior Sophomore St. Ignace, Mich. Junior Parma Heights, Ohio Garden City, Mich. Marquette, Mich. Marquette, Mich. Howell, Mich.

Natasha Myhal, 13 Tonya Neuman, 18 Allison Nosker, 12 Ian O'Neill, 14 Tasha Opalka, 13 Tessa Opalka, 12 Perfect attendance Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Seventh grade Senior Perfect attendance Eighth grade Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Parma Heights, Ohio Cheboygan, Mich. Sixth grade Marquette, Mich. Seventh grade Sixth grade Morrison, Colo. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. September 22, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Young Scholars Program Page 25 Student recognition

Jacob O'Reilly, 13 Alexandra Perry, 13 Nathan Peters, 12 Brynn Peterson, 11 Darren Peterson, 16 Erica Pietrangelo, 16 Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Perfect attendance Straight A grades Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Sixth grade Sophomore Sophomore Seventh grade Seventh grade Sixth grade Houghton Lake, Mich. Wells, Mich. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Flint, Mich. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Olympia, Wash.

Jake Pikula, 11 Hillary Pine, 17 Marc Pomeroy, 13 Tyler Preseau, 12 Matthew Quereau, 15 Renee Rapin, 16 Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Sixth grade Junior Seventh grade Seventh grade Sophomore Sophomore Naperville, Ill. Wetmore, Mich. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Clio, Mich. Canon City, Colo. Fresno, Calf.

Casey Reikowsky, 14 Alyce Rice, 15 Kevin Rice, 13 Kaylin Richards, 14 Max Savard, 15 Calvin Schemanski, 16 Straight A grades Straight A grades Perfect attendance Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Eighth grade Eighth grade Perfect attendance Sophomore Eighth grade Junior Greensboro, N.C. Lakeworth, Fla. Freshman Petoskey, Mich. Raleigh, N.C. Greensboro, N.C. Saginaw, Mich.

Chrystal Schemanski, 14 Nicole Schrurer, 17 Amanda Schuelke, 13 Jordon Schwartz, 12 Michael Sierant, 16 Michelle Sierant, 12 Straight A grades Straight A grades Perfect attendance Straight A grades Perfect attendance Straight A grades Freshman Senior Eighth grade Sixth grade Sophomore Perfect attendance Petoskey, Mich. Manistique, Mich. West Bend, Wisc. Rapid River, Mich. Oakland Township, Mich. Sixth grade Oakland Township, Mich.

Stephen Sierant, 14 Arin Simon, 14 Samantha Soden, 13 Sierra Soden, 16 Michael Soule, 11 Bradley St. Germain, 15 Perfect attendance Straight A grades Straight A grades Perfect attendance Straight A grades Straight A grades Eighth grade Eighth grade Seventh grade Junior Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Oakland Township, Mich. Oshkosh, Wisc. Traverse City, Mich. Traverse City, Mich. Sixth grade Freshman Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Negaunee, Mich. oung cholars rogram Page 26 Y S P September 22, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Student recognition

Ashley St. Louis, 18 Benjamin Stehouwer, 17 Jonathan Stewart, 13 Robin Sutton, 17 Ryan Sypher, 12 Johnna Taylor, 18 Straight A grades Perfect attendance Straight A grades Straight A grades Perfect attendance Straight A grades Senior Senior Eighth grade Senior Sixth grade Senior St. Ignace, Mich. Spring Lake, Mich. Scarbro, W.Va. Brimley, Mich Longmont, Colo. Newberry, Mich.

Corey Thompson, 13 Amber Ulasich, 13 Ashley Valik, 15 Emily Valik, 13 Beth Vallier, 16 Gregory Vaughn, 14 Perfect grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Seventh grade Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Seventh grade Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Niles, Mich. Eighth grade Freshman Farwell, Mich. Sophomore Eighth grade Troy, Mich. Farwell, Mich. Portland, Mich. Manistique, Mich.

The Education Department will be accepting applications in January for the fall semester of the 2006-07 school year. Look for the applica- tions in The Sault Tribe News or on the tribal Web site at www.sault-

Leanne Vaughn, 16 Catherine Wagner, 17 Ronald Whipple, 12 Tawni Whipple, 13 tribe.org in January of 2007. Straight A grades Straight A grades Perfect attendance Perfect attendance If you have any questions, Sophomore Junior Sixth grade Seventh grade Manistique, Mich. Fremont, Calf. Ravenna, Mich. Ravenna, Mich. please call (906) 635-7010.

Joseph Albert, 13 Kelsey Bruno, 12 Valerie Covert, 15 Kallee Kirby, 13 Quinn Pertuit, 11 Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Perfect attendance Colby Styskal, 13 Seventh grade Perfect attendance Freshman Perfect attendance Sixth grade Straight A grades Allen Park, Mich. Seventh grade Evart, Mich. Eighth grade Germantown, Tenn. Seventh grade Ludington, Mich. Kodak, Tenn. Cheyenne, Wyo. Shannon Albert, 15 Taylor Cox, 11 Holly Provo, 13 Straight A grades Clifton Campbell, 15 Straight A grades Erica Kodramaz, 13 Perfect attendance Alexa Toms, 11 Freshman Perfect attendance Sixth grade Straight A grades Seventh grade Perfect attendance Allen Park, Mich. Freshman White Lake, Mich. Perfect attendance Gladstone, Mich. Sixth grade Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Eighth grade Prudenville, Mich. Jessica Allen, 13 Amy Dunn, 16 Concord Township, Ohio Tara Regan, 15 Straight A grades Gregory Campbell, 13 Straight A grades Straight A grades Tyler Toms, 15 Seventh grade Perfect attendance Sophomore Joshua Koschmider, 15 Sophomore Perfect attendance Menominee, Mich. Eighth grade Rochester Hills, Mich. Perfect attendance Charlotte, N.C. Freshman Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Ninth grade Prudenville, Mich. Adam Amshey, 15 Dani Fegan, 17 White House, Tenn. Danielle Reid, 14 Perfect attendance Laura Campbell, 13 Straight A grades Straight A grades Curtis Updyke, 17 Ninth grade Perfect attendance Junior Kenneth Koschmider, 17 Eighth grade Perfect attendance Ada, Mich. Eighth grade Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Perfect attendance Manistique, Mich. Sophomore Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Junior Ravenna, Mich. Lisa Baier, 16 Josie Fegan, 13 White House, Tenn. Christopher Sawyer, 18 Straight A grades Tara Caswell, 16 Straight A grades Straight A grades Senior Straight A grades Seventh grade Alexander McKelvie, 14 Senior Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Freshman Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Straight A grades Wyoming, Mich. Newberry, Mich. Eighth grade Tonya Beaudoin, 18 Zachary Frazier, 14 Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Tyler Smith, 14 Perfect attendance Dennis Chase, 13 Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Junior Straight A grades Eighth grade Blaine Nash, 14 Eighth grade Moran, Mich. Seventh grade Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Perfect attendance Cedarville, Mich. Alto, Mich. Seventh grade Sara Beck, 11 Kalvin Hartwig, 18 Ann Arbor, Mich. Ashley Soule, 16 Straight A grades Megan Clark, 17 Perfect attendance Straight A grades Sixth grade Straight A grades Senior Steven Parrish, 16 Perfect attendance Marquette, Mich. Perfect attendance Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Straight A grades Sophomore Junior Sophomore Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Ashley Bruno, 13 Escanaba, Mich. Zoe Johnson, 12 Hazel Park, Mich. Straight A grades Straight A grades Sasha Spencley, 17 Perfect attendance Allyson Covert, 17 Seventh grade Drake Pertuit, 12 Straight A grades Eighth grade Perfect attendance Lainsburg, Mich. Perfect attendance Junior Ludington, Mich. Junior Seventh grade Charlevoix, Mich. Evart, Mich. Kristen King, 13 Germantown, Tenn. Straight A grades Shauna Spencley, 15 Seventh grade Straight A grades Tallahassee, Fla. Freshman Charlevoix, Mich. September 22, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Page 27 News of other nations New page turns for Alutiiq language Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the But Fernando Divina, a man who spent 10 years ALASKA — A new book, Kodiak Alutiiq Language government's highest award for America's most promis- researching indigenous foods, says frybread is like all Conversational Phrasebook, is helping preserve the Native ing young scientists and engineers. The award came after food; best enjoyed in moderation. "It could be a lovely language of Kodiak. Smay received a five-year, $400,000 NSF-CAREER grant adjunct and one that shouldn't go away. It's something that Written as part of a masters thesis by April Laktonen in 2005. He is using those funds to develop an innovative should be celebrated," he said. Counceller, the book was edited by University of Alaska technology and outreach program for Native American Frybread has grown beyond the festival food. It's South at Fairbanks linguist Jeff Leer. Six Alutiiq elders also con- high school students in Tahlequah. Dakota's official state bread. The Cheesecake Factory tributed their time and knowledge to the project. "There are a lot of impediments in minority communi- restaurant offers a Navajo sandwich on warm fry bread. Only 35 fluent speakers of the Kodiak language remain ties to higher education, much less going to college to Frybread is used for Indian tacos (seasoned ground beef, alive, and the new book is only part of the process to become an engineer or scientist, but the Cherokee Nation lettuce and tomato) Some serve it at powwows with pow- save the language. The Alutiiq Museum, where Laktonen- must move toward high technology," Smay said. "I try dered sugar or pie filling. Counceller works, has created an Alutiiq language daycare to interact with the students by telling them, 'look, I'm — Baltimore Sun with an early language program and provides children’s a member of the tribe, too. I grew up over here in east- books to local preschools and primary grades. ern Oklahoma, 30 miles from the seat of the Cherokee Blueberries equal big business in Maine “It’s sad to be the last speaker of your language; please, Nation.'" MAINE — For generations, Micmac and Passamaq- turn back to your own and learn your language so you Smay earned his bachelor's degree in mechanical engi- uoddy Indians have harvested blueberries in the hot August won’t be alone like me," said Mary Smith, the last remain- neering at OSU and hopes other Cherokee students fol- sun. As many as 1,000 workers — including about 200 ing speaker of Eyak, her own tribal language. “Go to the low in his footsteps. "I'm not sure people in the Cherokee Passamaquoddy, many more Micmac, and a smattering of young people. Let go of the hate in your hearts. Love and Nation are necessarily aware of how good this university's locals — gather in the so-called blueberry barrens to rake. respect yourselves first. Elders, please give them courage record is in producing American Indian graduates. I tell The rakes — which resemble large dustpans with long and they will never be alone. Help our people to under- them, 'not only can you make it, but OSU is a great place teeth — are swept through the plants and gently pulled up, stand their identity." to do it.'" separating the berries from the greenery. Weeds and debris The public can contribute to the preservation effort by — Native Serve also catch at the rakes, and considerable skill and strength joining the Alutiiq Language Club. are needed to move swiftly. The work is brutal, but while Comparison of some common Yup’ik, Alutiiq, and Pension measure surprises tribes machines are used in most of Maine's wild blueberry har- Aleut words: English Yup’ik Alutiiq Aleut WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Bush recently vest, the two tribes vow never to replace its human rakers food neqa neqa inux signed the Pension Protection Act. Three lines in the over with machines. house nenglu engluq ulax 900-page document work against tribal self-determination ''I've been raking probably for 40 years,'' said Mary ocean imaq imaq alagux and force tribes to reconsider their pension plans. Francis, a Micmac from Eskasoni, Nova Scotia. ''I like it person yuuk suk angagisinax The lines revise the U.S. Internal Revenue Code to state here. I grew up here. My parents brought me here when summer kiik kiak saaqudax that all participants in an Indian tribal government pension I was a baby. I brought my children. Now my grandchil- — Kodiak Daily Mirror plan must be employed "in the performance of essential dren.'' government functions, but not in the performance of com- In 1980, the Passamaquoddy bought the 1,800-acre At 94, American Indian mercial activities (whether or not an essential government Northeastern Blueberry Company 200 miles south of function)." This means that tribal government pension Portland. This year, the company has harvested 3,200,0000 storyteller tells her last tale to children funds could be taxed if the IRS is not satisfied with their pounds in less than two weeks, bringing $500,000 into the NEW MEXICO — Esther Martinez was born the year origins. Passamaquoddy's two reservations where poverty is com- the Titanic sank and New Mexico became a state. Known Unless swift and complicated changes can be made, mon and unemployment reaches 50 percent. as P'oe Tsawa, or Blue Water, Martinez, 94, is a renowned this means that on Jan. 1, 2007, tribal commercial inter- — Indian Country Today storyteller and Tewa language consultant. She also wrote est pension plans may have to become private-employer the Tewa dictionary, still in use in Tewa speaking pueblos. compliant. Otherwise, tribal employee earnings invested in An ancient craft woven onto Web Recently, Ester made her last public appearance as a tax-exempt retirement accounts could be ineligible for tax- storyteller and told the story of coyote and the rabbit — a OREGON — The indigenous people of North America exempt treatment. who wove reed and willow into baskets weren't just story full of mischief by the rabbit toward the poor coyote. — Link Center Foundation Blue Water's daughter helped with the storytelling. She making the tools of everyday life — they were writing said her mother heard the stories while growing up and a history. To help preserve that history, members from wanted to save the stories for the future. Blue Water, who Federal help sought to save the Columbia Basin Basketry Guild recently visited the is from the Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, is also the author of American Indian languages University of Oregon to go over more than 1,500 baskets a book titled My Life in San Juan Pueblo, a collection of WASHINGTON, D.C., — Tribal and Indian educa- collected by school's Museum of Natural and Cultural personal and cultural stories. Her book offers a glimpse of tion officials say federal grants can help save rarely spo- History. oral traditions passed from grandfather to granddaughter. It ken American Indian languages before they disappear. Most baskets are from the 18th and 19th centuries when also includes a compact disc of Martinez telling the stories Legislation now in Congress would provide grants for they became more important as decorative items traded herself. "immersion schools" that would teach Indian languages for money after tribal life collapsed due to white inva- Among Blue Water's many recognitions, a Living and use those languages when teaching other courses as sion. "We've seen some real gems," said Lynn Beard. She Treasure Award from the state of New Mexico; the well. said many baskets were often repaired and handed down Indian Educational Award for Teacher of the Year from " . . . If we don't do this now, it will be gone," said one through the generations. Some were so cherished that their the National Council of American Indians; an honor- Indian official. "These speakers are passing on. When they owners would not trade them to Lewis and Clark when the ary Bachelor of Arts in early education by Northern pass, they take a wealth of knowledge with them." explorers encountered western tribes. Community College in Espanola; and Blue Water was Ryan Wilson, president of the National Indian Education The baskets will eventually be displayed in a digital honored with the National Heritage Fellowship Award in Association, said the proposed grant program would help artifact library available online for all to see. Washington, D.C. on September 12 for her work in pre- undo the damage of cultural assimilation forced upon — Register Guard serving the Tewa language. Indian people for hundreds of years. "We're not playing — The Free New Mexican the role of victims. We don't believe in that," Wilson said. Rabbit and Bear Paws "But the U.S. government made the biggest investment ONTARIO — Chad Solomon, a member of the Ojibway Arapaho elders learn to teach in the destruction of the languages, and it should make a First Nation, is the creator of the humorous comic strip WYOMING — Seventeen Northern Arapaho elders commensurate investment in helping to bring them back." called Rabbit and Bear Paws. Published by Little Spirit have received teaching certificates during an eight-week American Indian Listserve Bear Productions, Rabbit and Bear Paws is created and course at Wind River Tribal College. The elders, all fluent drawn with the guidance of community elders in collabora- in the Arapaho language, are eager to teach their language Frybread: Two sides of a powwow staple tion with writer Christopher Meyer. to youth. MARYLAND — Frybread is a simple comfort food The first series of comic strips are based upon the "We need this language in our ceremonies," said Eugene with a complicated past. Frybread is a staple at powwows teachings of The Seven Grandfathers. As more strips are Ridgely Jr. "We've had elders say without this language we where several vendors offer the food. "It's become an published, Rabbit and Bear Paws is rapidly gaining fans don't have a culture — we'll just be like everybody else, icon," said George P. Horse Capture, a retired adviser at for its vibrant and entertaining images of American Indian but just with different-colored skin. In a sense, you lose the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian. traditions and oral history. your identity." Frybread is a basic dough usually made from flour, The grandson of American Indian traditional healer and The college classes focused on instruction skills the water and a leavening agent (yeast or baking powder). justice activist Art Solomon, Chad learned from his grand- elders need to help elementary and high schools students The dough is rolled into balls and stretched out on flat, father, "no matter how old I become, I should always be learn how to speak and read the Arapaho language. greased surfaces. A hole is often poked in the center, then young-at-heart and that laughter is the greatest medicine." Ridgely, who is the bilingual education director for the the dough is dropped into a deep cast-iron skillet of hot The comic strip can be viewed by visiting its Web site college, says bringing the language into the schools is not vegetable oil. The hole allows the top of the bread to cook at www.rabbitandbearpaws.com. nearly enough. He also envisions a "Master Apprentice at the same time as the bottom. — Native Village Program" in which nearly all Arapaho children would get Some say frybread is a gift. Horse-Capture wrote that one-on-one instruction with a tribal elder for several hours frybread is a divine gift in exchange for the hardships Longest-serving a week. The college is currently working on the program. faced by native people. — Billings Gazette Gwich'in chief dies at 96 But others remind us that the deep-fry bread, created NORTHWEST TERRITORY — Hyacinthe Andre, a from government food rations at impoverished reserva- respected Gwich'in elder in the Mackenzie Delta region of OSU faculty member tions, contributes to the epidemic of obesity and diabetes the Northwest Territories, recently passed away at age 96. among native people. "Frybread is emblematic of the long receives White House honor He led his Gwichya Gwich'in of Tsiigehtchic from 1942 to trails from home and freedom to confinement and rations. 1980. He was one of the last remaining traditional leaders. OKLAHOMA — Dr. Jim Smay, assistant professor It's the connecting dot between healthy children and obe- of chemical engineering at Oklahoma State University, In one instance, youth wanted a center for themselves, sity, hypertension, diabetes, dialysis, blindness, amputa- he got them to cut the logs for the project instead of just was recently honored by President Bush at the White tions and slow death," wrote Suzan Shown Harjo in Indian House. Smay was among 20 recipients of the Presidential giving it to them on a silver platter. Country Today. — Canadian Broadcasting Corporation alking n Page 28 W O September 22, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News

beloved wife, Dorothy Paquin Walking On . . . of Cedarville; loving children, Donald “Biz” Cook was born Charles (Raya) Paquin, Jr. of 13-part television Oct. 22, 1959, in Sault Ste. Marie Cedarville, John (Candy) Paquin and entered the Kingdom of God of Clinton, Mich., Judith (Lyle) on Sept. 6, 2006. He was a lov- Landreville of Maple Lake, ing husband and best friend for Minn., Mary Beth Paquin of series showcases 24 years to his wife Debbie (nee Cedarville, Sonja (David) Duncan Hatch) and adored his three chil- of Cedarville and Nicole (Jeff) dren, Caleb, Rachel and Hannah. Rolland of Clinton, Mich.; grand- unique American He is predeceased by his children, Mark, Steven, Drew, parents, Floyd “Cookie” and C.J., Trey, Jason, Jordan, Ashley, Catherine (nee Edward) Cook and Erika, Erin, Mandy, Sara, Alex, survived by his 14 siblings, James Schadel, Arcada, N.Y.; special James, David, Angela, Keith, Indian cultures (Patti) Cook, Sharon (Ronald) friend, Sherry Raybe, Mackinac Jason, Jordan, Jessica, Joe, FARGO, N. D. – Produc- media in our culture, she was dis- Pickett, Thomas (Brenda) Cook, Island and Cheboygan; nieces Jeffrey, Nicholas, Alexia; great- tion schedules have been set for appointed to find no place in the Buck (Carol) Cook, Gary (Lois) and nephews, Raymond Schadel, grandchildren, Ashley, Emma, Indian Pride, a 13-part cultural endless coverage of news, enter- Cook, Patricia (Fred) Albon, Buffalo, N.Y.; Cathy (Robert) Chase; two brothers, Bernard magazine to be aired on PBS tainment and sports that included Janice (Roger) Maxedon, Carol Schadel-Shotwell, Earlville, Ill.; (Vi) Paquin and James Paquin stations in February 2007. Indian American Indians. “I wanted to (Michael) King, Wanda (David) Richard (Dawn Ganele) Schadel, both of St. Ignace, Mich. Charles Pride will spotlight the diverse change the landscape, creating Clerc, Debbie (Carmine) Bonacci, and Mary Beth Schadel, all of was also preceded in death by cultures of American Indian a television program that would Nancy (Bob) Albon, Arlene Buffalo, N.Y.; great nieces and two sisters, Arletta St. Louis and people throughout the country. showcase the 562 Indian nations Foster, Michael (Tammy) Cook, nephews; Tim, Laura, Brandon, Margaret Lester; and a brother, Prairie Public Television of and profile our rich heritage with and Kevin (Trishann) Cook. Robert, Jennifer, Angela, Mikey, Prentiss Paquin. Fargo, N.D., will produce the current accomplishments,” Ran- Biz was a hard worker. He Vinnie and Carie Ann; and his The Paquin family received weekly magazine in cooperation dall stated. “Innovative and in- enjoyed his job as dredge super- furry friend, Smokey. He was friends Sept. 8 at Bethel Lutheran with Circle of Nations Publishing depth content that would receive intendent and liked to work on preceded in death by his parents, Church in Cedarville. Funeral of Grand Forks, N.D. national distribution and fully and operate anything that had Morton and Catherine (Schultz) Services were Sept. 9, at Bethel “This unprecedented series integrate with schools via a Web an engine. He was a very giving Bourisaw. Lutheran Church with Pastor is the first venture of its kind to site so teachers could share the person who spent much of his Visitation was on Sept. 10 David Letscher officiating. His be produced for a mass United knowledge with their students. time helping others. He was also and burial was on Sept. 11 at final resting place is at Cedar States audience, stated Bob Indian Pride was the natural title a member of the Sault Tribe of St. Anne's Catholic Church on Cemetery in Cedarville. Pallbears Dambach of Prairie Public for this idea.” Chippewa Indians. Mackinac Island with Fr. Rey were Mark, Steven, C.J. and Drew Television. “Previous attempts to The development and pro- Visitation was Sept. 8 at C.S. Garcia officiating. Burial was at Paquin, Jason and Jordan Duncan tell the story of American Indian duction of Indian Pride is a Mulder Funeral Home. Funeral St. Anne’s Cemetery. and Keith and David Landreville. culture have been limited to one major undertaking on behalf of services were Sept. 9, 2006, at Memorials may be directed In lieu of flowers memorials or two-part episodes that have several prominent members of Community Baptist Church, to the dialysis unit at Mackinac may be made to Bethel Lutheran only been able to provide a small the American Indian community burial will be at Mission Hill Straits Hospital with envelopes Church Memorial Fund, Clark glimpse of the rich history and throughout the country. Cemetery. available from Dodson Funeral Township Ambulance Corps or culture of our Native peoples. Harold “Gus” Frank is the Condolences may also be left Home who assisted the family Masonic Lodge 590. Ross Funeral We are very pleased to partner chairman of the Forest County online at www.csmulder.com. In with arrangements. Pallbearers Home of Pickford assisted the with JuniKae Randall of Circle Potawatomi of Wisconsin. Frank lieu of flowers, memorials may be were Raymond Schadel, Robert Paquin family with final arrange- of Nations has been left to the Cook family or Hospice ments. Condolences may be made Schadel, Brandon Davey, Jamie Publishing to selected to of Chippewa County. through rossfuneralhomepickford. Bynoe, Kevin Levellie and bring this his- serve as board Jesus said, “I am the resurrec- Leonard Batuiak. com. tion and the life. He who believes toric event to chairman of the American the Indian in Me, though he may die, he Charles Paquin, 73, a long- Since You've Been Gone public. As host Pride Advisory shall live. And whoever lives and time resident of Cedarville, Since you've been gone for the maga- Board. “The believes in Me, shall never die.” entered eternal peace on Sept. 6 So much has changed zine, JuniKae Indian Pride (John 11:25-26). That if you con- at his home with his family at his New families have begun will bring TV Series is fess with your mouth the Lord side. And all the faces have changed an in-depth a great op- Jesus and believe in your heart He was born to the late Eugene The only thing I have left to hold and personal portunity for that God has raised Him from the and Mary (nee Tamlyn) Paquin is the memories we shared JuniKae Randall Harold Frank dead, you will be saved. (Romans on Dec. 20, 1932, in St. Ignace, we thought we were so tough, perspective to Indians, Native 10:9). Mich. On June 20, 1953, he so strong, so bold the stories we tell.” Americans, and Indigenous peo- joined hands in marriage to his All the attitudes and The 13-week magazine will ple to tell, in their words, why Francis “Bud” Bourisaw, beloved Dorothy A. Matson in St. tempers that flared. focus on a specific theme each and how we got to be where we retired postal worker in Cheb- Ignace, Mich. week that will be of interest to are today. With JuniKae’s vision, oygan and Mackinac Island died He started the Clark Township I miss all those great memories all people. Future programs will Prairie Public Television can use at Northern Michigan Hospital. Ambulance Corps with Dr. Leo- All the laughing and the tears the highlight Indian treaties and the media to share our history Bud was born Oct. 4, 1940, in nard Delooff where he was the stories of all our victories along sovereignty, spirituality, health with the world,” said Frank. Chicago and lived on Mackinac captain of the corps and Dr. with all our great fears and healing, culture and celebra- The honorary chairman of the Island much of his life. He Delooff supplied the vehicles. tions, as well as the coverage of advisory board, Chief Earl Old worked at the Mackinac Island Charles was a member of the Remembering all our dreams critical issues of government, Person, chief of the Blackfeet post office for 27 years, and five church family of Bethel Lutheran The people we thought we would economic development, politics Nation, welcomes this broadcast years at the Cheboygan office. Church in Cedarville where he become and education. opportunity because “. . . It is ed- He graduated from St. Mary’s served on the church board; a Snapping out of all this with a Each 30-minute episode will ucation and communication that Catholic High School in Petoskey lifetime member of the Masonic dreadful scream include three distinct seg- builds bridges, open hearts and and spent nearly two years in Lodge 590 of Cedarville; Shriner's Realizing that you are no longer ments: mini-documentaries shot creates greater the U.S. Army. After he retired Club in Marquette, Mich.; Clark here at home on location at events held on harmony from the U.S. Post Office, he Township Fire Department; Sault Hoping you are in a reservations and around other among people. was night watchman for the Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa great peaceful place parts of Indian country; in-studio As American Windemere Hotel on Mackinac Indians; a former member of the Finally being rewarded for all segments featuring discussion Indians, we are Island, working for Jeanette and St. Ignace Fire Department; and your suffering and pain of current issues by nationally- known for our Margaret Doud for 12 years. Bud served on the Clark Township at last you have a glow all around known American Indian guests; strong value was a member of Sault Tribe of Board. His favorite past times your face and original and cultural perfor- of sharing. Chippewa Indians and St. Annes were watching his grandchildren All new life has come and the old mances featuring traditional and It is a good Catholic Church. He is also a play ball, woodworking and washed with rain. contemporary artists, as well as time to share member of the Mackinac Island he had a great love for play- ––We miss you Pat "Jamie" storytellers. our beautiful Chief Earl Old American Legion. Bud was a ing baseball and softball in St. Compton who passed away eight Indian Pride is the vision culture from Person quiet guy, but loved by all who Ignace, Kalkaska, Pickford and years ago this Sept. 12. I forever of JuniKae Randall, founding every corner of knew him. He is survived by his Cedarville. miss you, Sis. director of Circle of Nations Indian Country with the world.” family, one sister, Kitty (George) He is survived by his Publishing. Randall is a member Production schedules and lo- of the Turtle Mountain Band of cations along with more informa- Chippewa and grew up on the tion on topics and guests will be Moving? Don’t forget to bring reservation in North Dakota. announced within the next few The Sault Tribe News welcomes Randall left the reservation short- months. The program will reach us along by contacting the Sault submissions from our tribe members ly after high school to follow out to a number of reservations her dreams. That journey led her and tribes throughout the country Tribe Enrollment Department and by mail c/o Communications, 531 to pursue a higher education to as the segments are shot and pro- giving them your new address Ashmun Street, Sault Ste. Marie, accomplish her goals. She holds duced for broadcast this winter. a master's degree in education Indian Pride will be distributed as soon as possible so that you MI 49783 or via e-mail at saulttribe- administration from the Univer- to PBS television stations nation- [email protected]. Faxes should be sity of North Dakota and is a wide through NETA. The world won’t miss a single issue of The motivational speaker, songwriter premiere of the 13-week series Sault Tribe News. You can call sent to (906) 632-6556. Any questions and performer. Throughout her is scheduled for Feb. 3, 2007. concerning submissions can be life experiences, she has always Contact your local PBS station enrollment at (906) 635-3396 or remembered and honored her for broadcast dates and times. answered by calling (906) 632-6398. Indian pride. (800) 251-6597. As she perceived the role of September 22, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Announcements Page 29 Fisherman's helper referral form Sault Ste. Marie Tribe The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Human Resource Department is accepting referrals for the captains of commercial fishing boats. When the cap- of Chippewa Indians tains need helpers, they will contact the Sault Tribe Human Resource Department for referrals in their area. employment openings Employment office: 2186 Shunk Rd. Referral forms may be obtained and submitted at the following Sault Tribe (906) 635-7032 or toll free (866) 635-7032 Current job openings as of Sept. 1, 2006 Human Resource Department locations. For a complete list of job openings visit the tribe's Web site at www.saulttribe.com and apply on-line. Please note these positions are not affiliated with the Sault Tribe. GOVERNMENTAL OPENINGS Database analyst - open until filled. Sault Ste. Marie St. Ignace Manistique Employee benefit specialist. - opened until filled. 2186 Shunk Road 3039 Mackinaw Trail 5698 W. Highway US 2 Employee relations specialist - open until filled. Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 St. Ignace, MI 49781 Manistique, MI 49854 Events worker (2) - open until filled. (906) 635-7032 (906) 643-4176 (906) 341-9561 Early childhood programs manager - 10/06/06 Toll Free (866) 635-7032 SAULT KEWADIN CASINO Motor coach driver - opened until filled. PLEASE PRINT Guest room attendant - opened until filled. Last Name First Name Middle Name CHRISTMAS CASINO Beverage supervisor- opened until filled. Gaming shift manager - opened until filled. ST. IGNACE KEWADIN CASINO Address City State Zip Code Deli manager - open until filled. Beverage assistant manager - open until filled Busser - open until filled. ENTERPRISE Telephone Number(s) Today's Date Guest room attendant, St. Ignace - open until filled. HESSEL and MANISTIQUE CASINOS No openings

Under Chippewa-Ottawa Resource Authority (CORA) regulations, helpers must be a member Attention Sault Tribe students, parents & community: of one of the following tribes. Non Sault Tribe members must still seek licensing through their respective tribe. Please mark the applicable box. Documentation MUST accompany this form. Licensing must be obtained through tribe of interested member. “Tell us what you think about the Sault Tribe Education Department”

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Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians • What can help our students do better in school? • What services do we need to add? Pursuant to the CORA commercial fishing regulations and Tribal Code 20.102, helpers must ob- • How can our services be improved? tain a license to assist with commercial fishing activity. Members 18 years or older are eligible for a tribal fishing license if available. A member 16 to 18 years of age is eligible for a helper's license • How can we get more Sault Tribe members to work for the Tribe?

DATE & TIME COMMUNITY LOCATION Wednesday, Oct. 4 6:00 pm Sault Ste. Marie Chi Mukwa/Big Bear Arena Thursday, Oct. 5 6:00 pm Hessel Hessel Tribal Center Winter weather training seminars Tuesday, Oct. 10 6:00 pm Marquette Holiday Inn This fall, the National Weather Service in If you have any questions about these training Wednesday, Oct. 11 6:00 pm Munising Mather Middle School Thursday, Oct. 12 6:00 pm Manistique Manistique Tribal Center Gaylord is traveling to several communities across sessions, please call Jim Keysor at (989) 731-3384 Wednesday, Oct. 18 6:00 pm St. Ignace Little Bear East northern Michigan to present a series of winter ext. 726 at the National Weather Service in Gaylord. Monday, Oct. 30 6:00 pm Kincheloe Kinross Recreation Center weather seminars. These seminars will last approxi- Tuesday, Oct. 31 6:00 pm Newberry Best Western Wednesday, Nov. 1 6:00 pm Escanaba Bay de Noc College, J.Heirman Ctr. mately two hours. There is no charge to attend and Winter Seminar locations and dates: they are open to the public. We have added some Thursday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. For more information: contact Angeline Matson, different topics to this year’s seminar, including a Community Center Education Director/Assistant Membership Services Director presentation on climate change in northern Michigan US-123 at (906) 635-4944 or [email protected] and another on how to put together a winter weather Paradise, MI. emergency kit. If you are interested in learning more Spiritual gathering at powwow grounds about winter weather in northern Michigan and what Monday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. Oct. 21: Fall spiritual gathering 12 p.m. at the Sault powwow the forecast holds for this upcoming year, then I Red Cross Building grounds, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Everyone is welcome. Please bring urge you to attend. 2350 Mitchell Park Drive a dish to pass. Also please bring your dish bag or dishes. Also please A few of the topics that will be covered include Petoskey, MI. bring any sacred items that you would like to the feast. Contact the science of lake effect snow; the proper way to Karen Howell or at (906) 635-6075, 1-800-726-9105 or Bud Biron make an accurate snow measurement; what should Thursday, Nov. 2 at 6:30 p.m. at 632-7494 if you have any questions. Sponsored by the Sault Tribe be in a winter emergency kit; climate change and Mio Community Center substance abuse prevention and cultural departments. weather trends in northern Michigan; and the long 305 E. Ninth Street range forecast for the upcoming winter of 2006- Mio, MI. 2007. Unit III elders chili and fry bread bake sale A list of presentation times and locations will Monday, Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. Unit III Elders Committee is having a chili, fry bread, bake sale be listed on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards are Leelanau County 911 Center on Tuesday, Oct. 10, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the McCann Unit III Elders also found on the Gaylord National Weather Service 8525 E. Government Center Drive site next to the football field. Donation is $6 a person. For more internet page at www.weather.gov/gaylord. Suttons Bay, MI. information contact Joann Smith at (906) 643-9509. Regalia sewing day and men's spiritual gathering Sault Tribe This Week Regalia sewing day Tune in to Sault Tribe This Week, Saturday, Sept. 30, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Nigaanigiizhik Ceremonial Building, 11 Ice Circle in the Saturday Morning Show with George Snider Sault Ste. Marie. Everyone is welcome. Please bring a dish to pass for a potluck lunch. You must pre- from 10 to 11 a.m. every week on AM 1230 WSOO. register and children must be accompanied by an adult sewing helper. Space is limited to the first 30 who You’ll hear news, tribal information, live interviews sign up. Materials for female traditional and male grass dance regalia will be provided. Volunteers needed and music and other great features. to help sew. Please contact Karen Howell at (906) 635-6075 or 1-800-726-9105 to pre-register or volun- Listen for Sault Tribe This Week with Tom Ewing teer. Sponsored by American Indian Substance Abuse and the State of Michigan. scheduled on Tuesdays on AM 1230 WSOO at 9:35 a.m., WNBY-FM12:37 p.m. and 5:38 p.m. in Newberry Men’s spiritual wellness gathering and WIDG-AM 9:04 a.m. in St. Ignace. Oct. 6-7 p.m. at the Mary Murray Culture Center on Sugar Island. For more information, please con- Wednesdays WNBY-FM 12:37 p.m. and 5:38 p.m. tact Bud Biron at (906) 632-7494. This event is sponsored by American Indian Substance Abuse pro- and Thursdays on WSUE-FM (Rock 101) grams. at 10:25 a.m and 4:25 p.m. Page 30 Calendar September 22, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Sept. 5-26: Color the Bear Education and Activities at (906) walking track from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. you of any changes. Oct. 2-5: Donation boxes for contest. There will be two 635-7010. and Early bird from 5:45-6:45. Sept. 29: The Promise Dance the collection for youth winter categories (six to ten years and Sept. 13-Dec. 20: Bahwet- If you have any questions con- from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Chi Muk- wear items will be at the follow- under six years). Tribal and com- ing Anishinabek Tribal Youth tact Connie Hill at (906) 635-7465 wa Community Recreation Center ing locations: Sault Tribe Admin- munity children are eligible for Council meetings Wednesdays ext. 54979. for grades 5 to 7. Area schools istration Building, Sault Tribe this contest. The Bear coloring from 3:30-5:30 p.m., for eighth Sept. 22 & 23: Constitutional and parents are invited. Sign the Health Center, Sault Tribe Child pages are available starting Sept. through grade twelve students Committee meeting Sept. 22 from promise tree to “Live Drug Free.” Care Center, Sault Tribe Head 5, at Chi Mukwa reception. To at the YEA homework/computer 5-9 p.m. and Sept. 23 from 8-3 For more information call Karen Start, and Chi Mukwa Community qualify for the $10 gift certificate, lab, Chi Mukwa Community p.m. at the Naubinway Pavilion. Howell at (906) 635-6075 or (800) Recreation Center Youth Educa- entries must be dropped off at the Recreation Center, 2 Ice Circle, Dates and locations are subject to 726-9105. tion and Activities Program. For reception area by 9 p.m. on Sept. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. For more change. Committee meetings will Sept. 29-30: Constitution more information call Julie or 26. The (2) winners will be an- information call Sault Tribe Youth be open to Sault Tribe members Committee meeting in Sault Ste. Roberta at (906) 632-5250. nounced during the cake reception Education and Activities Program observe committee proceedings. Marie at the Kewadin Casino. Oct. 3: Culture and Cur- at noon on Sept. 27. For more at (906) 635-7010. Comments from the public shall Friday’s meeting will be from 5 riculum Conference Mt. Pleasant, information, call (906) 635-RINK. Sept. 15-Dec. 22: Culture hour be permitted for a limited time at p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday’s meeting Michigan, sponsored by Michigan Sept. 5-Nov. 30: Fall fitness will be held Fridays. Learn about the beginning and conclusion of will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tribal Education Directors’ Con- classes begin at the All-In-One powwow dancing, regalia, bead- each meeting and at the discretion The committee encourages sortium. For more information call Fitness Club at the Chi Mukwa work and crafts from 5:30-6:30 of the Constitutional Committee all tribe members to attend each (989) 775-4501 or Community Recreation Center in p.m. at the YEA homework/com- chairman. For more information, meeting to give their input [email protected]. Sault Ste. Marie. Classes include: puter lab, Chi Mukwa Community please call Candace Blocher at regarding amendments to the Oct. 3 & 5: Enjoy Living early birds, Pilates/yoga combo, Recreation Center, 2 Ice Circle, (866) 632-6281. Sault Tribe’s constitution. Time Smoke-Free – Yes, You Can!, Oct. kickboxing, lunch crunch II, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. For more Sept. 23: Fourth annual is set aside at each meeting for 3 from 1-3 p.m. and Oct. 5 from step’n to the groove, ABD/LAB information call Sault Tribe Youth Oktoberfest on Portage Avenue the membership to express their 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tobacco is a and Sunday fit. For more infor- Education and Activities Program in downtown Sault Ste. Marie, concerns. For more information, powerful medicine. Just like any mation call Connie Hill at (906) at (906) 635-7010. Mich., featuring a farmers’ market please call Candace Blocher at medicine, if used properly it has 635-RINK. Sept. 18-27: Please help Chi and vendors offering fresh pro- (866) 632-6281. the power to heal. Honoring the Sept. 8-Dec.15: Open swim. Mukwa Community Recreation duce and unique goods, battle of Sept. 30: Regalia sewing day Gift of Heart Health six-sessions Free for Sault Tribe members. Center celebrate their 10th an- the bands and kids’ games. Come from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Niigaana- July 18 – Oct. 5, at the Sault Tribe Fridays 5-7 p.m. and Sundays niversary by attending our free downtown and celebrate the har- giizhik ceremonial building, 11 Health Center Auditorium. Come 7-9 p.m. at the Lake Superior public events: vest of the season. For additional Ice Circle, Sault Ste. Marie, MI. to any or all sessions! Complete State University, Norris Cen- Sept. 23: Totzone -10th an- questions, call Lee Shirey at the Everyone is welcome. All Stars’ all six sessions and receive a cer- ter pool. You must show your niversary theme from 10 a.m. -12 Downtown Development Author- Seven Strategies for Successful tificate and a special gift. Thurs- tribal membership card. For more p.m., public skate from 2:30-4:20, ity at (906) 635-6973. Parenting CD and other positive day afternoon sessions include a information, call Jessica at (906) Soo Indians hockey game 7 p.m., Sept. 24: The first moon parenting materials provided free heart healthy meal. Open to the 635-7770. rock n’ skate and a balloon drop ceremony and teachings will be of charge to parents attending this public. For questions or to register Sept. 11- Dec. 8: Body Recall with Chi Mukwa prizes at 9:30. given by Ogichidakwe, Dorothy event. Please bring a dish to pass call Community Health at (906) — a safe, tested program of gentle Sept. 24: Public skate from Sam at 1 p.m. at the Sugar Island for a potluck lunch. You must 632-5210. exercises possible for all people. 2:30-4:20 p.m., Ice cream social Mary Murray building. All young pre-register and children must be Oct. 3: Board of directors open Body Recall is held on Mon., from 4:30-6:30 p.m., Soo Indians women, mothers, aunties and accompanied by an adult sew- hours from 3:30 until 5 p.m. at Wed. and Fri. from 10-10:50 a.m. hockey game at 7 p.m. and drop- grandmothers are encouraged to ing helper. Space is limited to the the American Legion in Munis- in the dance room at Chi Mukwa in hockey from 8:45-9:30 p.m. attend. first 30 who sign up. Materials for ing, Mich. Tribe members can Community Recreation Center Sept. 25: Public skate from Sept. 25: Elderly Advisory girl’s/women’s traditional, and meet with their unit directors or in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. The 12:15-1:05 Board meets on the fourth Mon- boy’s/men’s grass dance rega- the chairperson between the board suggested contribution is $2. For Sept. 26: Toddler/adult skate day of every month at 12:30 p.m. lia will be provided. Volunteers workshop and meeting. For ques- more information, demonstrations 12:15-1:35 p.m. at the Newberry Tribal Center. For needed to help sew. Please contact tions, call Joanne Carr at (906) or cost concerns call (906) 635- Sept. 27: Drop-in hockey any questions, please call elder Karen Howell at (906) 635-6075, 635-6050 ext. 26337. RINK ext. 51003. 12:15-1:05 p.m., cake/ice cream services at (906) 635-4971 or (800) 726-9105 or sskarenh@ Oct. 3: Sault Tribe Board of Sept. 12-Nov. 28: Yoga for 12-2 p.m. followed by anniversary (888) 711-7356. saulttribe.net to pre register or Directors meeting in Munising at health, relaxation, and stress ceremony and dance room grand Sept. 25: Youth Education and volunteer. Sponsored by American 6 p.m. Open community hour is management is being offered. opening. Activities programs open house Indian Substance Abuse and the from 5-6 p.m. For further infor- Beginning students and all levels All events will be free of charge from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the east State of Michigan. mation, call Joanne Carr at (906) welcome. Instructor Lee Carl- to tribal and community members. wing computer lab at Chi Mukwa Sept. 30: Sault Tribe’s Commu- 635-6050 ext. 26337. son, a registered social worker Chi Mukwa will also be hosting Community Recreation Center, 2 nity Health Education Department Oct. 4: Unit I Sault Ste. Marie and certified yoga therapist with a coloring contest for youth 10 Ice Circle, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. will be sponsoring a “Rez Walk Elderly Committee monthly an M.A. in health education. years and under during the sched- Find out information about our and Play Day” at the Sault pow- meeting on the first Wed. of every Carlson has taught yoga classes ule of events. Times and events tutoring, computer lab, cultural wow grounds in honor of Family month after the noon meal at the and stress management for more are subject to change. For more activities, Super Science Satur- Health & Fitness Day. For more Nokomis/Mishomis Center, 2076 than twenty-five years in lower details call (906) 635-RINK. days and art club. Refreshments information, call Michelle at (906) Shunk Road in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and across the Upper Sept. 18-29: Chi Mukwa Com- provided! For more information 632-5280. Mich. For any questions, please Peninsula. Yoga classes will be munity Recreation Center’s 10th call Sault Tribe Youth Education Sept. 30: Special event! Call call elder services at (906) 635- held Tuesday nights at the Sault Anniversary. The All-In-One Fit- and Activities at (906) 635-7010. for booths and supporters at the 4971 or (888) 711-7356. Tribe Health Center auditorium, ness Club has put together a two Sept. 26: Unit I monthly chair Sault Tribe powwow grounds, Oct. 4: Unit IV monthly chair 2864 Ashmun from 7 to 8:30 p.m. week free schedule to go along meeting held at the Kewadin Ca- near the Chi Mukwa Commu- meeting held at Manistique Tribal Cost is $68 for Eight weeks or $90 with the Chi Mukwa celebration. sino in Sault Ste. Marie from 6-8 nity Recreation Center and the Center from 6-8 p.m. The tribal for 12 weeks. Fee discounted for Also look for special promotions p.m. The tribal membership can Niigaanagiizhik Cultural Building membership can meet with the second residential family mem- and drawings in the fitness center. meet with the chairperson to hear in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. from 10 chairperson to hear your issues, ber (spouse or child), $60 for 8 Kristy Hill, RD, will be offering your issues, answer questions and a.m. -12 p.m. answer questions and give up- weeks, $78 for 12 weeks. Yoga healthy food choice demonstra- give updates. For more informa- Everyone is welcome. To dates. For more information call promotes flexibility, strength, and tions including protein drinks, tion call (888) 94-AARON. register for a break station table or (888) 94-AARON. relaxation. Learn to unite body, healthy snacks, energy bars, and Sept. 27: Unit II meeting to be volunteer please contact: Michelle Oct. 4: Learn to skate starts mind and spirit as you increase the importance of dairy at to be held at the DeTour Township Hall Willis, Community Health Educa- at 6:15 p.m. at the Chi Mukwa self-awareness and connect with determined times during this two from 6-8 p.m. contact Lana Caus- tor (906) 632-5280 or by email: Community Recreation Center in your own heart. Please wear loose, week event. ley at (906) 322-3818 for more [email protected]. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. For more comfortable clothing or leggings. Sept. 23: Open weight room/ information. Sept. 30: Fire lodge blessing information call (906) 635-RINK. You will need a yoga mat, block, walking track 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 27: Unit III monthly and feast. Come join us. The cer- Oct. 5: Unit V Marquette El- strap, and yoga blanket for class. Sept. 24: Open weight room/ chair meeting held at the McCann emony will start at 3 p.m. with a derly Committee monthly meeting You may bring your own equip- walking track 9 a.m.-5 p.m. School in St. Ignace, Mich. from feast to follow. Please bring a dish at 6:30 p.m. at Walstroms Restau- ment, or mats, blocks, straps, yoga Sept. 25: Open weight room/ 6-8 p.m. The tribal membership to pass if you can. Hessel Tribal rant on the first Thursday of every blankets, eye bags, mat carriers, walking track 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Early can meet with the chairperson to Center, 3 Mile Road, Hessel, month. For any questions, please books and instructional CDs will bird from 5:45-6:45, Women’s hear your issues, answer questions Mich. For more information con- call elder services at (906) 635- be available for purchase at dis- weight training from 12:15-1 p.m. and give updates. For more infor- tact Lisa Burnside at lburnside@ 4971 or (888) 711-7356. counted prices. A limited number and a demonstration from 5:30- mation call (888) 94-AARON. saulttribe.net or Arlene Graham, at Oct. 6: The Winter Wear Give- of mats and props will be avail- 6:30 p.m. on Kickboxing, Step Sept. 28: The basics of diabetes [email protected]. away will be from 3:30 to 4:30 able for loan. For more informa- aerobics, Pilates, Toning/sculpting and living a full life class, 4-8 Oct. 2: Tribal chairperson open p.m. at Chi Mukwa Community tion, call Betty Noland at (906) and the Cardio mix classes. p.m., at the Sault Tribe Health and office hours on Mondays prior Recreation Center second floor 632-5210. Sept. 26: Open weight room/ Human Services Center audito- to board meetings from 2-6 p.m. in front of the Youth Education Sept. 12-Dec. 22: The YEA walking track 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Be- rium in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. The tribal membership can meet and Activities Program. For more homework/computer lab hours at ginners Pilates from 12:15-1 p.m., This is the session to attend if you with the chairperson during open information call Julie or Roberta the east wing of the Chi Mukwa Pilates from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and just found out you have diabetes, membership hours at the tribal at (906) 632-5250. Community Recreation Center, 2 Kickboxing from 5:45-6:45 p.m. if you never received diabetes administration building at 523 Oct. 6 & 7: Constitutional Ice Circle, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Sept. 27: Open weight room/ education, or it’s been a while Ashmun Street in Sault Ste. Ma- Committee meeting Oct. 6 from 5- Homework Lab, peer tutoring, walking track 9 a.m. -5 p.m., since you have had an update on rie. Open office hour meetings are 9 p.m. in St. Ignace at Little Bear small group tutoring and reading Early bird from 5:45-6:45, dance diabetes. The session will include by appointment only. Contact Sue East and Oct. 7 from 8 a.m. to 3 Mon. through Fri. from 3:30-5:30 room grand opening 12 p.m., basic information about caring for Stiver-Paulsen at (906) 632-6578 p.m. Committee meetings open to p.m. and computer lab, educa- Women’s weight training from yourself and your diabetes. You ext. 26640 or (888) 94-AARON. Sault Tribe members to observe tional games, Internet and snacks 12:15-1 p.m. and Cardio mix from will be given useful information, Oct. 2: The Unit V Munising committee proceedings. For more from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Available for 5:45-6:45. a book to take home with you, a Elderly Committee holds meetings information, please call Candace all tribal students in elementary, Sept. 28: Open weight room/ meal, and the chance to ask ques- at 4 p.m. at the Comfort Inn the Blocher at (866) 632-6281. middle school and high school. walking track 9 a.m.-5 p.m., tions. For questions or to register first and third Mondays of every Oct. 6: Soo Indians vs. Sud- Coming soon: Teen court, book Pilates from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and call Community Health at (906) month. For any questions, please bury, 7 p.m. at the Chi Mukwa club, and more! For more infor- Kickboxing from 5:45-6:45 p.m. 632-5210. 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