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(O)De'imin Giizis “Strawberry Moon” Win Awenen Nisitotung “One Who Understands” June 1, 2006 • Vol. 26 No. 7 Primary election results Tribe negotiating treaty rights By Cory Wilson without carefully reviewing and Sault Tribe's negotiations with discussing the terms of the agree- the State of Michigan regarding ment. The tribes and the state have treaty rights and the tribe's sover- been negotiating since May 2005. eign right to self regulate their Terms of the agreement are unable inland fishing, hunting and gather- to be disclosed to the public, due ing rights has been a lengthy to strict confidentiality agreement endeavor. The 1836 Treaty tribes negotiated by both parties. were set to go to court this past The Sault Tribe Board of Direc- January over the interpretation of tors participated in several ses- article thirteen of the treaty which sions during the last seven months 'stipulate(s) for the right of hunting to review any potential settlement. on the lands ceded with the other The tribe has taken an active usual privileges of occupancies role in obtaining tribe member Members of the Election Committee look at questionable ballots during the primary vote count. until the land is required for settle- feedback regarding this issue. ment.' The tribes and the state have Early last fall, an extensive survey By Cory Wilson which includes Chippewa, Mackinac, Luce, School- a long history of differing opinions was conducted on tribe members' Thirty-four candidates vying for a seat as a tribal craft, Alger, Delta and Marquette counties are di- board of directors member was narrowed to 12 vided into five units. Each unit is represented by an on what should or shouldn't be al- preferences for exercising the right following the conclusion of the public ballot count elected tribe member who serves on the tribe’s board lowed when it comes to exercising to inland fish, hunt and gather. on May 18. The primary election was required to of directors. The number of board representatives these rights. Over 3,000 members responded. reduce the candidate pool to twice the number of per unit is based on unit population. The 13-member The Great Lakes portion of the Twenty-two public meetings seats up for the election. Tribe members will get a board of directors is the governing body of the Sault initial trial was settled pursuant to were also conducted throughout voting choice of two candidates per open seat during Tribe. Each board member is elected to a four-year a consent decree in 1985 and 2000. the seven-county service area the general election. The top two candidates garner- term by the tribal membership in a general election The inland portion of the case is and northern lower Michigan to ing the most votes in the Unit II, III, and V primaries by a mail-in ballot. currently being litigated and was further obtain the concerns of tribe advanced to the general election. The top four candi- The unofficial results of the 2006 primary elec- previously scheduled for trial in members. dates collecting the most votes in the Unit I primary tion of the Sault Tribe Board of Directors indicated, January but the court agreed to a Collectively, the tribal govern- will also advanced to the general election. All of the Dennis McKelvie (933), DJ Hoffman (842), Darwin delay to allow for more negotia- ing body has indicated they feel election units, except Unit IV, will be subjected to (Joe) McCoy (571), and Nathan Wright (512) were a primary election due to the number of candidates. the top four vote getters in Unit I, therefore advanc- tions. The option of reviewing and confident they have gained the Unit IV has only two candidates running for office, ing all four candidates to the general election to negotiating an out of court settle- important feedback needed from therefore candidates Denise Chase and Ron Powers compete for two seats up for election. Other Unit ment was mutually agreed upon by the membership in order to negoti- will both appear on the general election ballot. I candidates receiving votes included Ken Eagle tribal officials and the state. This ate in the best interests of tribe Six board seats are up for election this term, (418), Steven Morello (361), Henry Boulley Jr. issue is being scrutinized very members. Following the intensive which include two seats in Unit I, one seat in Unit (322), Jackie Halfaday-Minton (305), Lynne Weaver carefully to ensure a settlement is collection of membership input, II, one seat in Unit III, one seat in Unit IV, and one (299), Charles Forgrave (249), Donna Marble (247), in the best interest of tribe mem- the board then voted 11:1 to autho- seat in Unit V. All primary winners will appear on Sharon Fegan (204), Jason Oberle (131), Tom bers. By reviewing the settlement rize a team to negotiate a possible the general election ballot which is scheduled for Rapson (118), Sheila Berger (99) and Toni Osterhout option, the Sault Tribe has indicat- settlement consistent with tribal distribution on June 1. The general election date is (90). ed they are not going to arbitrarily members' desires. set for June 22. dismiss the idea of a settlement –– Continued on page 16 The Sault Tribe’s seven-county service area, –– Continued on page 16 Constitutional Convention Committee looking for member input By Brenda Austin side the service area is available are going to be the tribe’s future. discussions at future meetings. Even the membership who have The Constitutional Convention at www.saulttribe.com. Click on Youth from Sault Ste. Marie also Before moving on to the next attended past meetings have been Committee was formed to review the constitution project link and attended a meeting held in the area, which would be executive impressed with how the commit- and make suggestions for the choose from schedules, meeting Sault and I was impressed with functions, the committee com- tee gets into fact finding and open development of a new tribal con- reports, agenda and committee them as well. We need more par- pletes its review and suggestions communications. The committee stitution. The 29-member com- members. Committee members ticipation from tribal elders to on the topic it is currently work- has been very successful in what mittee began holding monthly also welcome phone calls with guide the committee both cultur- ing on. There are a lot of changes it was asked to accomplish.” meetings in March to gather tribe your ideas and suggestions. ally and spiritually. It is important being made and issues that are Causley said he encourages member input and suggestions. Causley said input from the they are there to do that,” Causley being addressed,” he said. members to attend meetings to The monthly meetings are held Cheboygan and Sault Ste. Marie said. Causley said he is impressed find out what issues are being throughout the tribe’s seven-coun- areas has been good but some There are three areas the com- with the 29 members of the com- discussed and evaluate what the ty service area and are scheduled outlying areas including St. mittee is addressing; judicial, leg- mittee. “For such a large group of committee is doing. “We are to continue through the month of Ignace, Hessel and Manistique islative and executive functions. people it is going amazingly well. doing what we can to make sure December. need to become more involved. The committee recently com- There are about 25 committee the membership is aware of what Committee Chairman John “Our youth and elders have a pleted their review and sugges- members who have consistently the committee is doing and where Causley Jr. stressed the impor- chance to change our tribal con- tions for changes to the judicial made it to the meetings. There the meetings will take place,” he tance of all tribe members, stitution. Some youth from the system, and is currently working has been some conflict but we said. regardless of where they live, Youth Education and Activities on legislative issues. “We began welcome it; it opens up communi- becoming involved in the devel- (YEA) program in Hessel par- the review of the legislative por- cation. The personalities involved –– Continued on page 16 opment of the new constitution. ticipated at the meeting there. We tion of this process at our meeting on the committee are good at A Web page for those living out- welcome youth participation; they in Cheboygan and will continue getting the conversations going. Powwow ad 21 In This Issue Young Scholars Program 22-26 Police report 2 Kewadin Casino 27 News 3 News of other nations 28

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Photo gallery 20 Advertisements 35-40 STD PRSRT olice and ews The Sault Tribe News Page 2 P N June 1, 2006 • Trial rescheduled for lawsuit Mentoring today against former chairman for tomorrow’s By Cory J. Wilson ties, and fraudulent. This action of the trial will remain in Sault The trial date pertaining to was taken by the former Chair- Ste. Marie. the civil suit between the Sault man Bernard Bouschor in June of Previously, as reported in local Tribe, former Chairman Bernard 2004, following the incumbent’s newspapers from a press release futurecess. Bouschor, and seven former key unsuccessful re-election bid. The issued from the defendants, it • Be dependable and consis- employees originally scheduled Sault Tribe has since filed a civil was suggested that the case had tent in meeting the time commit- for June 20, 2006, has been re- lawsuit against the parties respon- been dismissed and/or that the ments. scheduled by the court. sible to reacquire the severance Sault Tribe lost the lawsuit. As of • Attend mentor training ses- The Sault Tribe filed to take payments. today’s date, the case still has not sions as prescribed. legal action against former Chair- The court has rescheduled the been decided in any way and the • Be willing to communicate man Bernard Bouschor and seven trial date for next spring, which judge has not ruled for, or against, regularly with program staff, Mentor's job description submit activity information, key employees in August of 2004, is now set to commence on April the defendants or plaintiffs regard- The Friends of Anishinaabe and take constructive feedback in an effort to collect the sever- 16, 2007. The duration of the trial ing the severance payments issued Youth helps to empower youth regarding mentoring activities. ance agreements paid out to the is scheduled for nine days, and by former Chairman Bernard in our community to make posi- • Have access to an automo- former employees in the amount is projected to conclude on April Bouschor to seven high ranking tive life choices that enable them bile, auto insurance, and a good of $2.66 million. The Sault Tribe 27, 2007 according to the court’s employees and the Sault Tribe’s to maximize their potential. The driving record. deems the authorizing of such scheduling order. Currently, both desire to collect those funds. mentoring program uses adult • Have a clean criminal his- payments was a breach of lawful parties are conducting pre-trial volunteers to commit to support- tory. authority, breach of fiduciary du- research for the case. The location ing, guiding and being a friend to • Not use illicit drugs. a young person for a period of at • Not use alcohol or controlled least one year. By becoming part substances in an inappropriate YEA summer program announced of the social network of adults manner. Sault Tribe Youth Education and Activities is offering a free summer program from June 27 to July 27 for and community members who • Not be currently in treatment members between grades five and nine. The program is on Tuesdays Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is care about the youth, the men- for substance abuse and have a available to the first 30 kids who sign up. Limited transportation is available for the first 12 participants who tor can help youth develop and non-addictive period of at least request it and live within the Sault Ste. Marie city limits. reach positive academic, career, five years. Participants in the Circle of Life summer program will be given the unique opportunity to learn more about and personal goals. • Not be currently in treatment the medicine wheel, the four directions, seasons, and sacred medicines while having a fun time. The program Mentor's role for a mental disorder or hospital- includes one camping excursion, environmental lessons, hiking, video journals, computer games, regalia • Take the lead in supporting ized for such in the past three instruction, nutrition activities, Ojibwa language instruction, swimming and so much more fun. a young person through an ongo- years. For more information please call Laura Ermatinger or Jill King at Youth Education and Activities at ext. ing, one-to-one relationship. Desirable qualities 52300 or email us at [email protected]. Hurry and sign up today! • Serve as a positive role • Willing listener. model and friend. • Encouraging and supportive. • Build the relationship by • Patient and flexible. planning and participating in • Tolerant and respectful of April police report activities together. individual differences. • Strive for mutual respect. Warrants: Operating without a Reckless Driving: • Build self-esteem and moti- Benefits April 1, male, lodged April 18, male lodged CCSD. vation. • Personal fulfillment through driver's license: contribution to community and Chippewa County Sheriff’s April 20, male, issued citation. • Help set goals and work Disorderly conduct: individual. Department (CCSD), no bond. April 26, male, lodged MCSD. toward accomplishing them. • Satisfaction in helping April 9, male, FTA, lodged April 18, male, lodged CCSD. Time commitment someone mature, progress, and Mackinac County sheriff's April 18, female, lodged • Make a one-year commit- achieve goals. Department (MCSD). Breaking and CCSD. ment. • Training sessions and group April 9, male, lodged MCSD. April 18, male, lodged CCSD. • Spend a minimum of eight entering: activities. April 14, female, FTA-50th hours per month one-to-one with April 2, male, 20, with MIP • Participation in a mentor Circuit Court, Lodged CCSD. a mentee. and MDOP, lodged CCSD. support group. April 18, male, lodged CCSD. Disorderly person: • Communicate with the men- April 2, male, 19, with MIP • Mileage and expenses are April 21, male, 20, lodged April 18, male, lodged CCSD. tee weekly. and MDOP, lodged CCSD. tax deductible. CCSD. April 18, male, lodged CCSD. • Attend an initial two-hour • Personal ongoing support, April 21, female, FTA, lodged training session and additional supervision to help the match MCSD. two-hour training sessions twice Furnishing alcohol to succeed. April 21, male, FTA, lodged MDOP: during each year of participation minors: • Mentee/mentor group activi- MCSD. April 20, male, turned over to in the program. April 4, male, 24, lodged ties, complimentary tickets to April 21, female, NSF, lodged St. Ignace Police. • Attend optional mentor/men- CCSD. community events, participant MCSD. tee group events, mentor support April 27, female, lodged recognition events. Probation violation: groups, and program recognition CCSD. Minor consuming: events. Application and April 27, male, 19, lodged screening process Minor in Possession: April 4, male, 18, no OPS, CCSD. Participation require- April 6, male, 18, lodged lodged CCSD. ments • Written application. • Driving record check. CCSD. • Be at least 21 years old. • Criminal history check: State April 10, male, lodged MCSD. Violation of controlled • Reside within the seven child abuse and neglect registry, April 10, male, lodged MCSD. Runaway: county service area. substance Act: sexual offender registry. April 22, female, 18, lodged April 14, female, turned over to • Be interested in working April 30, female, lodged • Personal interview. CCSD. Youth Center. with young people. MCSD. • Provide three personal refer- April 23, male, turned over to • Be willing to adhere to all ences. parents. program policies and procedures. No insurance: • Attend two-hour mentor • Be willing to complete the April 17, male, lodged CCSD. Open intoxicant: training. April 27, male, lodged MCSD. April 3, male, 44, lodged application and screening pro- CCSD. THE SAULt TRIBE NEWs non-profit events. All submis- Subscriptions: regular rate $15 Free Laker camps The newspaper of The Sault Ste. sions are printed at the discre- per year; $10.50 for senior citi- LSSU beach volleyball Marie Tribe tion of the editor, subject to zens; $22 to Canada: $32 to other of Chippewa Indians. June 1, editing and are not to exceed foreign countries. Subscribe by June 12-14, Girls entering grades 8-12 2006, Vol. 27, No. 7 400 words. Unsigned submis- sending your name and mailing Circulation 17,000 sions are not accepted. address to the address with your LSSU boys basketball Cory Wilson...... Communications Dirctor The Sault Tribe News is not check or money order made out Alan Kamuda...... Deputy Director an independent newspaper, it is to The Sault Tribe News. June 26-29, entering grades 3-9 Brenda Austin...... Staff Writer funded by the Sault Tribe and Rick Smith...... Staff Writer Janice Manning... Administrative Assistant published 17 times a year by the The Sault Tribe News LSSU girls basketball Sherrie Lucas...... Administrative Secretary Communications Department. Communications Dept. Nathan Wright...... Web Site Administrator Its mission is to inform tribe July 17-20, entering grades 4-12 Darryl Brown.Advertising Sales Associate 531 Ashmun St., Sault Ste. All registrations are on a first served basis. members and non-members on Marie, MI 49783 The Sault Tribe News wel- the activities of the tribal gov- Volleyball camp is limited to first 15 registrants, bas- ernment, member programs and Telephone: (906) 632-6398 comes submissions of news Fax: (906) 632-6556 ketball camps are limited to first 50 registrants. articles, feature stories, photo- services and cultural, social and spiritual activities of tribal mem- e-mail address: To register, call Jessica at (906) 635-7770. For graphs, columns and announce- [email protected] ments of Native American or bers. youth who are Sault Tribe members. News June 1, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Page 3 Sault Tribe interpretive center, or living museum, nearing design stage By Brenda Austin weddings. The center, according to Leigh- Still in the planning stage, the Sault Tribe ton, will help raise awareness of Ojibwe Culture Department is examining the pos- culture and history and the significance of sibility of designing an interpretative center, Anishinaabe people to the eastern Upper or a living museum, to be built somewhere Peninsula and Great Lakes region. within the tribe’s seven-county service area. The Culture Division will also operate a Funded by a federal grant from the Ad- traveling interpretive center throughout the ministration of Native Americans (ANA), tribe’s service area. The mobile center will the planning phase of the project is almost provide traveling exhibits, demonstrations, complete. Historical preservation special- activities, workshops and instructional ist and interpretative center planner Art programming. Leighton said another grant was recently “By awarding these economic develop- submitted to the ANA for the design phase ment strategies grants, the ANA hopes to of the center. “If we are lucky enough to help provide an infrastructure for tribes. secure the design grant from the ANA, then They want to see some sustainable pro- we will further develop the size and cost gramming built around the funds from of the building and the necessary programs the grant that will last after the funding is to be centered out of this facility. We don’t gone,” Leighton said. “We have discovered have a location or the approval of the board that none of these facilities are 100 percent of directors at this point. Hopefully, all the self sufficient. It takes a commitment from planning and design work will convince other funding sources once the design stage them this is a great project for the tribe. A is complete. well developed plan will save the tribe a "It is important to this project for our great deal of money and time when they people to believe it is important to preserve decide to pursue an interpretive center proj- our culture and history and support building ect,” Leighton said. an interpretative center. We want to pro- Leighton and the Interpretative Center mote who we are today and who we can be Planning Committee have visited other as a people tomorrow, as well as preserving Native American tribes who have built mu- our past. It will be a living museum." seums and spoke with their museum profes- The Interpretative Center Planning Com- sionals. “We have a good plan of what we mittee will present the first phase of the want to accomplish. We are hoping to hear project to the board of directors late sum- in September that we received the second mer of 2006 with the second presentation phase of this grant which will enable us to Artist rendering of the proposed interpretive center to be built somewhere in our taking place at the end of the design grant continue with the design of the building,” tribe's service area. by winter of 2007. “We are trying to give Leighton said. The committee visited the Pequot Museum and Research Center, experience in the Great Lakes, American everybody as much information as possible Ziibiwing Center in Mt. Pleasant, Mich.; Mashantucket, Conn.; and the Milwaukee history, Canadian history, environmental to make a good decision,” Leighton said. the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation, Manitou- Public Museum, Milwaukee, Wisc. teachings and natural resources. “After the second presentation the board of lin Island, Ont.; the George W. Brown Jr. The center will be a cultural educational In addition, the center will offer a food directors will have to decide if it is pos- Ojibwe Museum and Cultural Center, Lac institute which will provide a variety of service center, research library, language re- sible to begin the construction phase of the du Flambeau, Wisc.; Fond du Lac Cultural educational demonstrations and interac- sources, offices, archives, lodge, amphithe- interpretive center. The earliest construc- Center and Museum, Fond du Lac, Minn.; tive displays of traditional art, Native fine ater, classroom space, gift shop and a large tion possibility is the spring of 2008 with a the National Museum of the American art, pictographs, photographs, artifacts, lobby area which will be used to display likely completion in the fall of 2009.” Indian, Washington, D.C.; Mashantucket archives, generational teachings, tribal historic materials and could also be used for University of Arizona launches Rabies clinic for pets Web site for American Indians By Rick Smith effort — the Native Nations Insti- owned by tribe members TUCSON, Ariz. — A new Web tute for Leadership, Management Lambert Health Center site geared to connect University and Policy and the Indigenous 225 WaSeh Dr., St. Ignace of Arizona research and resources Peoples Law and Policy Program. Date: June 13 to Indian Country leaders, policy The Research Native Pro- Time: 3-4 p.m. CATS makers, students, educators and grams Collaborative, an effort Rabies...... Free the general public was launched to improve university services Hessel Health Center Distemper*...... $11 last month. All content on the site and outreach to American Indian 3355 North 3 Mile Rd., Hessel Feline Leukemia...... $11 is designed to benefit all Ameri- communities, has provided and Date: June 20 *Includes Rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, panleukopenia and chlamydia. can Indians. contributed to much of the edu- Time: 9-10 a.m. Robert Williams, Jr., a UA law cational and distance-learning professor and director of the In- content on the site, Williams said. Sault Tribal Housing Office digenous Peoples Law and Policy Louellyn White, an American 10 Woodlake, Kincheloe Program at the James E. Rogers Indian studies graduate student Date: June 20 DOGS College of Law, said the site, who began working on the site Time: 11-Noon Rabies...... Free arizonanativenet.com, features last January, said the best thing Distemper...... $20 breaking news, simulcast and vid- about it is that there will be an Chi Mukwa Recreation Center Bordatella...... $12 eotaped lectures, workshops and abundance of material available Two Ice Circle Drive, Lyme Disease...... $12 conferences, up-to-date research in one place. “Tribal communi- Sault Ste. Marie *Includes distemper, hepatis/Adenovirus type 2, Parainfluenza, and resources American Indian ties are often left behind when it Date: June 20 leptospirosis, parvovirus and coronavirus. governance, grants, law, health, comes to technology, information Time: 1:30-5 p.m. education, language and culture. and research results,” she said. YEA Building-Escanaba at K. I. Sawyer, tribal housing “It can serve all audiences, “This site will help them stay K.I. Sawyer Tribal Housing 1226 Wigob (906) 346-3919; Diane Williams from university students to high informed on the issues that effect (former K.I.Sawyer AFB) Date: June 13 in Escanaba (906) 786-9211; school teachers to tribal leaders,” their lives.” 250 Voodoo Ave. - Gwinn Time: 9:30-11 a.m. Nancy Beauchaine in Munising said Williams. Williams noted, “The Internet Date: June 6 (906) 387-4614; Kellie Lakosky Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Over a year in development, can be a tool of tribal sovereignty. Manistique Health Center in Manistique (906) 341-8469; or the site was designed by a team of It can bring cutting edge research 5698 W. Hwy 2 Sally Burke and Shirley Kowalke Munising Tribal Health Center distinguished faculty, academic and information to the reserva- Date: June 13 in Newberry (906) 293-8181. professionals and information and tions.” M-28 -Wetmore Time: 1-2 p.m. • Responsible pet owner must technology specialists. A Con- So far, the Web site has been Date: June 6 be present to control animal being gressional grant contributed to received with a positive response, Time: 1-2 p.m. For more information, contact vaccinated, or vaccination will not making the Web site possible. with hits coming from on and off Tom Sauro or Ann Pollman in the be administered. Newberry Tribal Health Center Sault and Kincheloe (906) 632- • All animals must be on a The creation and launch of the campus. 4935 Zeez-Ba-Tik Lane 5210; leash or be in a carrier. site was a result of efforts by all “It’s a great resource up and Date: June 6 Helen Beacom in Hessel (906) • Animal control officer will departments of the university, down,” said Williams. “There’s Time: 3-4 p.m. 484-2727; Angie Gillmore in St. be on site at all locations to offer Williams said. He added that two really nothing like it anywhere in Ignace (906) 643-8689; Joy Pages reduced rates for licenses. highly regarded UA American the world,” Williams said. Indian academic programs led the Chairperson's Report Page 4 June 1, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Elections - Campaign abuses - Board travel inexcusable. In the past, the Tribal $1,000 on one weekend visit to Indian Taco Fund raiser VOLUNTEERS AND Board made changes to disqualify Detroit. Our goal should be to Raises over $9,000 CONTRIBUTORS candidates after elections began. make money, not spend it un- This is corrupt and if it happens in necessarily. What's interesting On Friday April 28, 2006, we Prior to having the kinds of 2006, I will make a direct appeal is Director Lambert's supposed held a fund raiser to benefit Don resources we currently have, our to the Members to put any such interest in Greektown when he 'Biz' Cook who was recently di- Members in each of our commu- changes to a referendum. There has failed to attend even one of agnosed with cancer. As we have nities and neighborhoods came are even a select few, desperately our Kewadin Shores new casino done in the past for several other together to help one another. Re- looking for someone to blame development meetings. Directors Tribal Members (with personal call fund raisers and community for their own actions, who have Paquin, LaPoint, Eitrem and I funds) I set up a food expense events at the St. Isaac Jogue's resorted to threatening lawsuits! attend regularly while McKelvie account of $500 to be used as Church hall and the Moose and Matson have attended a few. start up funds for the fund raiser. Lodge. These events bring out 2004 CAMPAIGN ABUSES: Lambert hasn't attended one meet- It makes more sense to me to put the best in our Tribe. UNITY TEAM?? ing since we started in July 2004. a little of yourself into raising As promised for the Cook funds that ends up multiples of Fund Raiser, below is a list Recall that in 2004, the former Finally, something must be said your original contribution. sorted by volunteers, and con- Chair endorsed a slate of about the irresponsible actions tributors. Aaron A. Payment, MPA candidates called the Unity Team. of those who publish the 'Sault The event we held was an Tribal Chairperson This included Cathy Abramson. Tribe Times.' Besides publishing Indian Taco fund raiser at our VOLUNTEERS Shortly after the Unity Team flat out lies, they are in clear vio- ceremonial building. We also Heather Weber Enacting the 2006 Election ads appeared, Director Cathy lation of our election laws. I will held a 50/50 raffle, a silent auc- Liz Wall Code Abramson's niece (L.H.) had her admit to some level of bias given tion, and a bake sale. The lucky Sue Henderlite entire education costs paid for the Sault Tribe Times published an winner of $1,212.75 from the Sue Stiver Following the 2004 Tribal Elec- at $15,000 at a private college attack ad against me and others 50/50 was Tina Andary. I am so DJ Malloy tions, Members insisted that in California. This is nearly four on the day my mother died one pleased to report that our results Clarence Hudak several portions of our Election times what our college students year ago and recently published an were so phenomenal. In fact, we Krista Payment Code be revised to improve our are eligible for their entire four anniversary installment one year surpassed any single event fund Andrea 'Shug' Payment election process. Just months prior years of college. These dollars later. It is a mystery to me that the raiser for an individual. These Pam Moore to the start of the 2006 election were not budgeted so no legal Election Committee has not dealt funds will be used by the family Denise Atkins cycle, the Tribal Board had not en- authority existed to pay for with this issue yet. to directly offset the high ex- Suzy Lumsden acted any recommended improve- Cathy's niece's education. This pense of travel and lodging while Mallinda Lumsden ments. The Election Committee 'misappropriation of funds' will be If you have questions, concerns, Don receives treatment for his Lori Innes held several sessions, but only a forwarded to the Tribal Prosecutor or comments please contact me by illness. Gerry & Carolyn Collins few Board Members attended. for review and recommendation to Email at [email protected] Joyce Hatch I finally had to call a series an outside prosecutor for appro- or call (906) 635-6050 or toll This is what our volunteers ac- Cheryl Nolan of special meetings to at least priate criminal and/or civil action. free at (888) 94-AARON. complished: Kari O'Gorman consider changes recommended Regina Rolstone by the Election Committee. One GREEKTOWN MEETINGS & TRIBAL $ 1,212.75 50/50 revenue Linda Smith suggested change included the DETROIT TRAVEL $ 3,200.00 Lunch revenue Donna Marble

Election Committee's recom- CHAIRPERSON'S $ 1,859.67 Dinner revenue Steve Morello mendation to lower the spending During recent meetings and in Open Office Hours $ 2,626.00 Silent auction Cathy Abramson limits for Board candidates from unit reports, a select few Board collected The tribal membership can Lynne Weaver $20,000 to $10,000 to give Mem- Members have suggested that the $ 856.50 Silent auction to Rick & Brenda Corbiere meet with the chairperson during bers a chance to compete against Tribal Board is being prohibited collect Joe & Pam McKerchie open membership hours at the incumbents who make $67,000 a from being involved in the over- $ 9,754.92 Total The Entire Cook Family year. This vote failed. sight of the Greektown Casino. Tribal Administration Building Bahweting School Recall the previous allegation that at 523 Ashmun in Sault Ste. I am very proud of all of those Tanya Henderson & One other key change included financial secrets are being kept Marie. who worked so hard to put on Sault Tribe Purchasing defining residency as a require- from the Board while some con- Open office hours with the this event, especially all my staff Department ment to run for office. There was tinue to fail to attend our monthly chairperson are held the Monday and Sault Tribe and Kewadin Kewadin team members some disagreement on this issue, financial review meetings where prior to board meetings from 2 team members who volunteered but we generally agreed that you all financial records are available to 6 p.m. and the supervisors who released DONORS must be a resident in the unit you for inspection. Like the previous Meetings are by appointment them to help out. Ace Hardware wish to represent. Note that of claim, the current claim is just not only. To make an appointment Angio's Restaurant 34,000 Members, about 22,000 of true. contact Sue Stiver at (906) 635- You know how they say, 'too Antler's Restaurant you (approximately 65%) are not 6050 ext. 26640. many cooks spoil the soup', but Auto Value eligible to run because of resi- It has also been suggested with all of Don Cook's immedi- C & C Auto dency. One suggestion was that if that we are not having enough June 5, 2006 ate family helping out (14 broth- Bay Mills Resort & Casinos elected, you would then move to Greektown meetings. In fact, the ers and sisters) we had an army Bonacci Contracting June 19, 2006 the unit you are elected to which Greektown Management Board of volunteers who all gave of Clyde's Restaurant Aug. 7, 2006 is the case across several states to (primarily comprised of the Tribal themselves and helped make this Cook's Standard Station serve in the U.S. Congress. For Board) has met nearly every Aug. 14, 2006 event so phenomenally success- Cook's Union Station the record, the Tribal Constitu- month since July 2004 with some Sept. 4, 2006 ful. Chi MeGwitch to everyone. Day's Inn tion, Article IV - Governing Body, months having several meetings Sept. 18, 2006 Glen's Bakery reads 'The voters of each the five occur. We met in January, Febru- Oct. 2, 2006 I was visited by Donnie and Gordon Food Service (5) election units shall elect from ary, March, and May of 2006 so Oct. 16, 2006 Debbie Cook on the Sunday Kewadin Casinos within their qualified membership far. Though we did not meet in Nov. 6, 2006 immediately after the fund raiser. Lockview Restaurant one member to the board.' This April 2006, we did have finan- Nov. 20, 2006 Donnie looked very good and his Lynn Auto Parts citation says nothing about resi- cial information presented to the Dec. 4, 2006 treatment seems to be going well. Marchetti Distributors dency, but instead references that Management Board on the fourth Dec. 11, 2006 A few weeks back, he was very Mallette Construction eligibility be from among their Monday of each of these months. sick. He is now being treated and MCM Marine unit membership. This is defined Further, through a corporate ac- was upbeat and positive. I have Mid City Motel based on a voter's registration. tion called a 'consent by majority known Donnie since childhood Tim Pace resolution' we have made several and Debbie since high school, so NaNa's Pizza Though there was some debate, corporate decisions as the need it was nice to have them stop to Palace Saloon the final definition, through has arisen. visit and express their apprecia- Quick 'N Clean consensus, was defining residency tion for all the good work of the Reinharts where you file your federal taxes. In the month of April 2006, volunteers who helped out. Deb- Sault Tribe Board Though, the response for some though Director Rob Lambert Vote! bie was really concerned that Shipwreck Museum current candidates (who wish to traveled to Detroit without any a thank you be done to express Soo Builders eliminate their competition?) has legitimate business reason, he sub- how grateful they are for all the Soo Coop IGA Bakery made this issue a controversial mitted for travel reimbursement Use your help in their time of need. Thus, Sysco Foods one, the Board agreed to placing and lodging. I denied this request to the right is a list of the volun- Tanglewood Golf this change in a set of larger modi- as only legitimate business ex- teers and contributions made. Total Outlook Hair Salon fications in an omnibus bill. For penses are reimbursable. Both the right to UBC Lumber changes expected to be controver- Board and I get paid well enough Finally, though he sadly UP Tire sial, these were placed in indi- to handle our own personal travel. passed away just days after our Upper Crust Pizza vidual bills to allow for challenge I travel because it is required. I be heard fund raiser to help his son, I Weston's Fisheries via referenda without disrupting am reimbursed only for lodging am aware that Don's father and changes in the omnibus bill. and per diem for those trips when Tribal Elder, Mr. Floyd 'Cookie' I am required to travel for official to shape Cook was very proud of his Now that the issue has become business. If I have an operational American Indian heritage and controversial, select Board question, I'll simply call or coordi- our tribe! grateful for how the people of Members have suggested we nate a meeting via teleconference. the Tribe can still come together simply change the rules after the to help one another when it is fact. This kind of arbitrary and This may seem like an insignifi- needed. capricious government to ben- cant issue, but in the past some efit incumbents - is wrong and Board members have spent over ews June 1, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News N Page 5 Coming in 2007, Michilimackinac Association raising $10 And here's a way you can learn the arts million for American and sciences of making movies Indian youth By Rick Smith Ind." said Michael Floyd, the a living history of the trials that By Rick Smith sovereignty and to ensure the FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Wind- company's executive director. people faced, the uncertainties ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — health of our tribes, we need to song Pictures, Inc., has been "I am the founder and began the and their determination to forge The National Indian Gaming As- have our children get good educa- called the best kept secret of company in 1975 in Rogers City, a life in the wilderness. Mich- sociation (NIGA) announced last tions so that they will be able to Fort Wayne and Allen County in Mich., where I was teaching at ilimackinac was an American April they plan to raise and donate come back to the reservation, Indiana. Since 1991, the non- the time. We are an all volunteer Indian gathering place for trade $10 million to two organizations work with the tribe and support profit motion picture production company. No one has ever been for 1,400 years before Europeans that benefit the youth of Indian their families." company has been reaching out, paid. To date no Sault Tribe mem- arrived. It is sacred ground, and Country. The causes of the fund Stevens challenged all other touching others from all over bers have been involved to my the film will clearly reflect that." raising campaign are the Boys and tribes to follow the example set the United States and making a knowledge. It would be great to Windsong Pictures is willing to Girls Clubs of Indian Country and by the Shakopee Sioux. "Indian difference in the lives of thou- have members involved. We will work with anyone regardless of the American Indian College Fund country is filled with generosity. sands. The purpose of Windsong be in Mackinaw City over Me- race, creed, color or national ori- which will each receive $5 mil- We know this goal is ambitious, Pictures, Inc. is to stimulate and morial Day weekend setting up gin, who may wish to explore the lion. The announcement was made but we believe we will reach it." encourage students and com- filming locations when we return creative and integrated learning at the association's annual trade The Boys and Girls Clubs in In- munity members, to explore the to film there June 10-12. process. Windsong is an educa- show and membership meeting. dian Country work to aid all youth limitless potential that exists "The film will premiere in Ft. tional institution; therefore, all "These two organizations — especially disadvantaged youth in the creative and integrated Wayne. It is designed as a theatri- films and media that it produces play crucially important roles to — to reach their full potential in learning process. The primary cal production, but the intention must meet established criteria. children growing up in Indian becoming productive, responsible goal of Windsong Pictures is to is provide an educational experi- These expectations strengthen country," said NIGA Chairman and caring adults through a wide enhance the mental and spiritual ence for people about the way of and incorporate a script which Ernie Stevens Jr. "I know, from array of services that include ath- outlook of the lives of people in a life in 1775 on the Michilimacki- demonstrates a genuine benefit personal experience, what the letics, counseling and after-school significant way. Through working nac frontier. It really focuses on to mankind. Windsong Pictures, Boys and Girls Clubs can bring diversions. in producing motion pictures and the English and French settlers Inc. will never produce mov- to a young person’s life on the The American Indian Col- related media, as well as hosting and the American Indians who ies which demean, discriminate reservation. When it is time to go lege Fund was established in discovery expos and the annual lived there. It will be available for or demonstrate sex or graphic to college, the American Indian 1989 and offers more than 6,000 Windsong film festivals, students schools or whoever would want violence. The movies support the College Fund is there to help. I scholarships annually. It has help break down barriers that isolate it. I am and educator and histo- human spirit and may encompass am proud that we have designated thousands of young American learning and integrate skills from rian besides being a filmmaker. I an historic or traditional genre. these two great organizations as Indian students going to colleges many disciplines. direct the research students use to Comedy can be incorporated into beneficiaries of our fund-raising or graduate schools. In 2007, the company plans create and write the film. We try the movies; however, this humor campaign and that we are joining According to their Web site, to release its latest project, to be as authentic as we can with should not demean or dispar- hands today to help our American NIGA “is a nonprofit trade Michilimackinac, which is set at a very limited budget. age any individual in society. Indian youth." association comprised of 184 Michigan's Fort Michilimackinac "I am part American Indian and The historical and contemporary The campaign received booster American Indian nations and other in 1775. The film is a historical we have created several Native movies are designed to educate donations from the Shakopee nonvoting associate members. The theatrical production based on American films including a two and encourage society and yet Mdewakanton Sioux Community common commitment and purpose the lives of French and English part documentary Native Ameri- tell a story about the struggle to in Minnesota when they pledged of NIGA is to advance the lives settlers along with British Captain can Sacred Places and Sacred become a participating member $1 million to the Boys and Girls of Indian people economically, Arent DePeyster and Chippewa Journey about Native spirituality. of the social order. Clubs in Indian Country and socially and politically. NIGA Indians led by Chief Matchekew- "Michilimackinac is a monu- For specific information, e- $900,000 to the American Indian operates as a clearinghouse and is. The film was shot on location mental undertaking for a nonprof- mail or call Windsong with your College Fund. educational, legislative and public in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio it organization with very limited requests: "Anytime that we can support policy resource for tribes, policy- with a cast of over 1,000. funds. Windsong Pictures oper- [email protected], (260) efforts to help our children, it is makers and the public on Indian "Windsong Pictures is a non- ates strictly from small donations 348-5510 or, for general informa- important to seize the opportu- gaming issues and tribal commu- profit educational motion picture that people contribute. The sig- tion, visit windsong.com. nity," said Shakopee Chairman nity development.” company based in Ft. Wayne, nificance of the film is to create Stanley Crooks. "To ensure our Nostalgia Productions and Kewadin EPA reports most streams in poor condition Casinos unveil 2006 show schedule By Rick Smith eastern highlands where 51.8 ST. IGNACE, Mich. — An- will have many activities for the Memorial Truck Show Sept. 15, The U.S. Environmental Pro- percent of streams were in poor tique car fans will flock to here in whole family to enjoy, including 16 and 17, 2006. tection Agency (EPA) recently condition, 20.4 percent were in the picturesque Upper Peninsula the Friday night “Down Memory This show, now in its 12th finished a first-ever assessment of fair condition and 18.2 percent this year to view some of the Lane” parade at 7 p.m. and a sun- year, features up to 100 “big rigs” wading streams across the nation were reported to be in good condi- greatest vehicles around at Nos- set cruise ($15) under the Macki- and offers cash prizes and awards and found most streams are in tion while 9.5 percent were not talgia Productions’ and Kewadin nac Bridge, also on Friday night. for those special customized poor health. The EPA called the tested. Casinos’ four antique car/truck A car show line up will take combos and bobtails. The fea- assessment a statistically-valid According to the EPA, the show events. place on Saturday from 9 a.m. tured attraction of the truck show survey of 1,392 sites of streams most widespread stream stresses Antique car lovers from across to 4 p.m. on Main Street. “It’s is the “Parade of Lights” across shallow enough to collect samples observed across the country and the nation will visit St. Ignace great to have the parade back on the Mackinac Bridge which without boats. The project was a in each of the three major regions June 16 – 17 for the 10th annual Friday night this year and to have begins at dusk on Saturday, Sept. collaborative effort of the EPA, are nitrogen, streambed sedi- Antiques on the Bay Show. This such great icons featured in the 16. The parade runs to the Little other federal agencies, tribes, uni- ments and riparian disturbance. show, featuring non-modified parade,” said Ed Reavis, show Bear East and ends with a static versities and other organizations Riparian disturbance is evidence 1981 and older cars and trucks, coordinator, about the “Happy light show. In addition to the big started in 2000 and completed in of human activity alongside begins with a Mackinac Bridge Days” and “Laverne and Shirley” rigs, other antique cars, a swap 2004. streams, such as pipes, pavement rally for participants at 4:30 p.m. gang who will participate in the meet and a pedal car competition According to the assessment, and pastures. These stressors can on June 16. The following day, parade. will be held. the streams having the best per- degrade stream conditions for fish all registered antique vehicles This year’s show maintains a The St. Ignace lodging proper- centage of healthy conditions are and other aquatic life. Nitrogen will be on display at the down- large vendor base with corporate ties would like to welcome all out west where 45.1 percent were and phosphorus are nutrients that town marina from 8 a.m. to 4 displays and celebrities as in car enthusiasts to the area and are rated in good condition, 25.9 per- can increase the growth of algae, p.m. followed by a banquet. the past. “We’re very excited to rolling out the red carpet for this cent in fair condition, 27.4 percent decrease levels of dissolved oxy- Cindy Williams (LaVerne and partner with Nostalgia again this show season. For more infor- in poor condition and 1.7 percent gen and water clarity and degrade Shirley, American Graffiti and year to bring the car show back mation on the St. Ignace area, were not assessed. stream habitat. Excess stream bed Happy Days), Anson Williams to the St. Ignace area,” said Tony including hotel availability, call In the plains and lowlands, in- sediments can smother habitat for (Happy Days), and Donny Most Goetz, Kewadin Casino chief the St. Ignace Visitors Bureau at cluding Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, aquatic organisms. (Happy Days) will headline the operating officer. In addition to (800) 338-6660. Illinois, Wisconsin and Minne- The EPA also said the assess- 31st annual St. Ignace Car Show, sponsoring the show, Kewadin For more information on any sota, 40 percent of streams were ment indicates their current focus June 22, 23 and 24 in St. Ignace, will also host several special of these events, visit deemed to be in poor condition on understanding and reducing Mich. Over 80,000 spectators are events at the casino during the www.Nostalgia-prod.com or call while those streams in fair or good levels of nutrients and sediments expected to attend this nationally weekend. (906) 643-8087. health were evenly split at 29 in the nation’s waters should yield known collector car show experi- If you prefer to visit Mich- All events are barrier free, and percent, two percent went without important gains in water quality in ence. igan’s Upper Peninsula in the there is no admission to any auto assessment. coming years. The weekend, sponsored in fall, be sure to schedule your show event. Numbers were worse in the part by Kewadin Casinos and trip around the annual On the The next deadline for submissions to The Sault Tribe News is May 30 the St. Ignace Visitors Bureau, Waterfront and the Richard Crane at 5 p.m. For questions about submissions call (906) 632-6398. riefs and eports Page 6 BOD B R June 1, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Tribal board Protecting our sovereignty meeting briefs is most important Compiled by Rick Smith with the firm, was delegated and opinions. Again, we are very for- that all those involved would play The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe authorized the responsibility to tunate to have such a dedicated an active part in the settlement of Chippewa Indians Board of search the records of the Office of group of people volunteering their options and discussions. Prior Directors met for a general meet- Trust Records for any documents personal time. A staff member to the settlement discussions the ing on May 1, 2006, in Sault Ste. relating to the tribe's request from the communications depart- Tribe scheduled intense com- Marie, Mich. All board members that the U.S. Department of the ment was in attendance, an update munity meetings around the state were present. Interior proclaim a parcel of land on the progress should be in the to survey the tribal members as Approved resolutions: Voting located in St. Ignace which the paper soon. Please make an effort to what they would like to see is not noted on decisions made department took into trust for the to attend there is always an oppor- and how they felt about our hunt- unanimously. tribe in 1983 as a reservation for tunity for members to have their ing/fishing and gathering rights. The board authorized a grant the tribe. input during the meeting. The Over 3,000 members completed application for funds through The board reconvened another complete schedule for upcoming the survey and the team took the Michigan Department of general meeting in Manistique, meetings is in the tribal newspa- into consideration the results and Community Health for HIV pre- Mich. Board members Cathy per and on the Web site. attempted to be a voice for the vention services in fiscal years Abramson and Paul Shagen were At the May 1 board of direc- members as a whole. The closer 2007-09. absent. tors meeting I requested that the the talks come to a close the more An application for grant funds Approved resolutions: A Lana Causley board get back on target with you'll hear negative statements. through the United National grant application was approved Unit II Representative the workshops pertaining to our Again, the board as a whole with Indian Tribal Youth Council along to be submitted to the Inter-Tribal Sault Tribe Board of Directors Human Resource's policies and the exception of one (Director with the Robert Wood Johnson Council of Michigan for funding On May 2 the board of direc- procedures. Back in August of last Chase)voted in good faith that Foundation was approved to pre- of health promotion and disease tors met in Lansing for the United year the board had a time line of this team had the expertise to vent obesity and promote fitness. prevention in fiscal years 2006- Tribes of Michigan's quarterly presentations and input sessions to negotiate on our behalf and I am A grant application for 09. Tribal Summit meeting. Director's attend, this was put on hold. There confident that all that have been funds from the Les Cheneaux An application for continued Chase, Miller, Abramson, is a tentative schedule in place involved (negotiators, committee Community Foundation was U.S. Department of Health and Lambert, Eitrem and myself for at least nine work sessions members legal reps. and biologist) approved to support cultural and Human Services funding of the attended on behalf of the Tribe to with the board and the Human did that in the best interest of the educational activities. Sault Tribe Early Head Start and listen and offer input to crucial Resources department. We must Tribe. I will continue to educate Financial support of child wel- Head Start programs for families issues impacting Indian Country. go over the manual to update and myself on the negotiations, ask fare services and safe and stable in Chippewa, Mackinaw and The topics discussed were the correct policies that are outdated the team questions when concerns families under Section 477 of the Luce Counties. Indian Tuition Waiver program, and simply do not work for our arise and support them playing a Social Security Act for the Anish- A 2006 continuation Michigan lottery and the impact it employee's and the organization. very important role in protecting nabek Community and Family Community Oriented Policing has on our gaming, water protec- I am very pleased that this request our sovereignty. Many members Services programs was approved. Services grant application was tion and preservation. Governor was scheduled in a timely manner. state that going to court is not an Chairperson Payment was approved for funds through the Jennifer Granholm made an Please contact your board mem- option. If we lose, we lose much authorized to make technical, U.S. Department of Justice. appearance and stated her position bers with items you feel strongly more than the right to hunt, fish non-substantive amendments to Board member Paquin abstained. on the Michigan ITW program, about. and gather. We lose our identity the memorandum of understand- A Save our History grant again we took the opportunity I would like to take this oppor- as an individual people and that is ing between the tribe and the application through the History to explain to her the importance tunity to explain the process in not something we can ever settle USDA Forest Service relations Channel was approved to support of the program so that she com- which the board of directors chose for. on national forest lands within cultural and historic education of pletely understands how the funds the negotiating team for the inland The drum group has been meet- certain boundaries. Board mem- our tribe. impact our tribal members and hunting and fishing case (i.e., ing at the Hessel Tribal Center ber Todd Gravelle opposed the The board approved entering Indian students in Michigan. The U.S. vs. MI). Back in November for the past two months. Meeting measure. into a cost sharing agreement board members also had an oppor- 2005, the board of directors met times and dates are May 26 and An agreement with the U.S. with the U.S. Department of tunity to meet with our local state at length to discuss the creation June 9, the potluck begin's at 5 Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office Agriculture (USDA) for construc- lobbyist as well. I have spoken of a team to discuss settlement p.m. Our powwow committee of Law Enforcement Services, tion of a walleye rearing pond on about the importance of knowing options for the Tribe with the meetings follow this group so for cross deputation to govern tribal property near Shunk and 15 the issues that affect our commu- state of Michigan. All board please feel free to come. We need the BIA issuance of special law Mile Roads. The USDA will con- nities and being at the table to dis- members with the exception of volunteers for the structure of the enforcement commissions pursu- tribute about 75 percent of costs cuss the agenda items is crucial. Director Chase voted to establish spiritual fire keeper's lodge as ant to earlier policy guidance. with our tribe supporting the rest The first weekend in May a team that consisted of Chairman well as planning for our annual Board members Gravelle and up to $50,000. the Constitutional Convention Payment, Director Matson and powwow, please come and bring Fred Paquin abstained on this Approval was granted for our Committee met at the Hessel Director Paquin, these three men your families. matter. tribe to enter into a inter-govern- tribal center. The topics discussed would be at the table to discuss The Newberry Elders meet at The board authorized the Inter- mental accord with the State of over the weekend were the judi- and negotiate on our behalf. All the Newberry Tribal Center on Tribal Fisheries and Assessment Michigan to expand joint eco- cial branch of the Tribe. As stated five tribes were ordered to estab- May 26, I will be in attendance if Program to sell surplus walleye nomic development. many times this constitution revi- lish representatives from each you would like to meet with me fingerlings at fair market value to A community development sion will only be a draft and has tribe. In addition to the team we please call and we can arrange governmental and private entities. block grant of $600,000 from to be voted on by the entire mem- established an advisory committee a time. I will be holding office An additional $16,000 annu- the U.S. Department of Housing bership in a special election by the that was present at the talks that hours at the Hessel Tribal Center ally was appropriated for the and Urban Development was Department of Interior. The com- consisted of tribal members, Billy on June 5. The Naubinway Elders eight tribal elders subcommittees, approved for rehabilitating the mittee is well versed and debates Perry, Charles Matson and Henry potluck dinner will be at the pavil- each of whom will receive $2,000 third floor of an old three-story at length their individual positions Grondin. Also part of the team ion on May 24. As always, please per year to facilitate bus travel school building in Munising, on items, its not only impressive is legal council Bruce Greene, feel free to contact me to schedule for road trips. Board members Mich. but refreshing to watch the mem- Aaron Schlehuber and biologist a time to meet in any other area. Dennis McKelvie abstained. The board meets on the first bers debate in a healthy manner Tom Gorenflo. The board thought [email protected] (906) 484- The law firm of Greene, Meyer and third Tuesdays of each month and always respect each others in the best interest of the Tribe 2954. Baamaapii Lana Causley. and McElroy, P.C., and specifical- and members are invited to Sault Ste. Marie tribe of Chippewa Indians ly, Anetra D. Parks, an attorney attend. Committee Vacancies Membership Q & A JOM COMMITTEE Q: I am the mother of two Melissa Causley at; 3 Vacancies (different units) children who are members of the [email protected] HIGHER EDUCATION COMMITTEE Sault Tribe. I would really like Q: I am a tribal member who 1 Vacancy my children to learn more about lives in Indian River and I would Health Committee their ancestry and culture and I like to know if I can get my pre- 1 Vacancy heard that the Tribe occasionally scriptions through the Tribe’s has teaching camps for the youth. health centers? Cultural Committee Who would I contact for informa- A: Yes, any member can 2 Vacancies tion about this? receive prescription medication Child Welfare Committee A: The camps are set up and through the Tribe but they must 1 Vacancy run through the Cultural Division first make an appointment at one Special Needs Committee of the Tribe. The address and of the tribal health centers and be phone number to the Cultural examined by one of the Tribe’s 1 Vacancy Division is, 206 Greenough physicians. If you are traveling Send one letter of intent and three letters of recommendation (tribe members only) to: Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI north from Indian River then Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippews Indians Board of Directors 49783, (906) 632-7494. You the closest health center is the Attn: Joanne Carr can also contact by email the Lambert Center in St. Ignace. 523 SAshmun St., Sault Ste. MArie MI 49783 following workers, Bud Biron The toll-free number there is (906) 635-6050, (800) 793-0660, fax (906) 632-6696 at [email protected] or (877) 444-5608. Email: [email protected] epresentative eports2nd June 1, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News R R Page 7 Planning should include Latest updates on energy conservation the Manistique qualify for a program that could great public relations campaign. get you air conditioning for your Working with GM to establish a tribal clinic home. Space does not allow me to pumping station in the U.P. would – posted and interviews are set for go into the details but if you want help sell more of the ethenol fuel May 22. more information on this you can efficient cars. It would establish * Pharmacy tech II – to be contact Christine McPhearson our tribe as a forward thinking posted in the fall. The projected through the tribe she is the one organization. date to open pharmacy will be late who told me about the program. I am also working with a tribal June. Issues about heating and cool- member owned business who * Lisa Cota started May 1 –as ing are of particular interest to me wants to help our members who optical assistant position. because I think we all need to be live in the lower peninsula find * Optometrist Supervisor posi- looking ahead. Our policy plan- jobs. We have many talented tion- posted until filled. ning for the future should include members who could supply all Jodie Carley started May 15th energy conservation, at least in types of skills. I will have the as the dental receptionist. part so we can make proper deci- complete details for my next unit Administration: Marlene Glaseman, rural health Robert LaPoint sions to help the tribe save money. report. She is an employment director and Deb Frazier, admini- Unit II Representative There is some advance technol- specialist who is licensed with stative assistant, will be perma- Sault Tribe Board of Directors ogy that would help us with our the state. There is an economic Denise Chase nently located in this facility by You know, no matter where cooling system for the St. Ignace interdependence and I see this as Unit IV Representative mid June. you go in our tribe, you run casino as well. one solution and a way to help Sault Tribe Board of Directors A new powwow committee into people having all kinds of I just don't understand why we members outside of the U.P. She On May 2 myself, Tom Miller has been formed by community problems. As board members we don't pay more policy attention to has extensive knowledge from and board members Eitrem, members and elders who would don't always have the opportunity this issue. working with Michigan Works for Abramson & Causley attended the like to see a permanent powwow to help. It's pretty common for During the next five and ten 20 years. Her business is now tribal summit “United Tribes of grounds behind the new Manis- people who have plenty to take years we should focus on energy focused on helping our people, Michigan” in Lansing. tique community center. If you are things for granted. I just learned as a possible source of business. especially those who live below The agenda included legislative interested in helping out please of a program that could help some Ethenol is becoming a big topic the bridge. updates from Sault Tribe, Saginaw call (906) 341-6993 to sign up. of our elders. I'm not sure how for discussion. We could be part For more information contact and Pokagen bands lobbyists. At the Manistique Board meet- long this program has been around of the solution if we just convert- me Bob LaPoint Unit II BOD Updates included Indian tuition ing I brought a resolution forward but if you are an elder and earn- ed one tank at our MidJim store in (906) 493-5311. waiver, proposal 1 implementa- that requested that the board of ing less then $30,000, you might St. Ignace. I think this could be a tion, state lottery expansion, directors receive a copy of the compacts and the need for the final agreement in principal to ST. IGNACE CASINO - $45 MILLION tribes and our lobbyists to work review and vote on before any together on issues that will effect settlement can occur. I also asked GREEKTOWN CASINO - $150+ MILLION us. Speakers gave presentations that the board become informed about water protection, Great by meeting with the Inland Lakes clean-up, solid waste laws Hunting and Fishing Committee, and how tribes can collaborate review the 1836 Treaty, review The truth — priceless!!! together on clean up and preserva- the historical data in the tribal tion issues. archives and to review the 1985 Recently, one of our hired The board approved an addi- and 2000 consent decrees/agree- attorney’s helped re-write our tional $16,000 to be distributed in ments. This document will be tribal election ordinance. This equal amounts of $2,000 to each permanent and should be voted on highly paid consultants ex- of the eight elder sub-committees. by the board and it was suggested pertise was utilized to make This increase will be added to that a referendum vote go out for changes to the election code their recreation fund. the members to decide contrary to what the board or Update received from Marlene My reason for doing this is Election Committee wanted. Glaseman, about new staffing at because at a meeting held in the This action will not go away! the Manistique clinic: Sault two weeks ago, I found out We will no longer be pushed * Angie Bosanic- hired as a that none of the board of direc- around. Lawsuits, additional le- Health Assistant. tors had ever received a copy gal recourse, or whatever action * Alice Carley- hired as nurse of the agreement in principal, it takes must occur to correct for the clinic other than the negotiaters. I had received a copy that I requested these wrongdoings. * A nurse position will be from attorney Bruce Green, and As the heading states: “The posted soon as Nancy Fulcher later a updated draft from Aaron Robert Lambert Truth is Priceless!” It is easy to is transferring to the Munising Dennis McKelvie S. I gave a copy to Tom Miller for Unit III Representative office. Unit I Representative tell the truth, it is much harder his review. The resolution passed, Sault Tribe Board of Directors Sault Tribe Board of Directors to lie. We are tired of the lying * A Nursing Assistant position will be posted this summer. then in a closed session after the and deceit, and it is time for us We, the Tribe have con- It is time that we put an end to * A Physician position – will meeting, the board rescinded it. to end it and move forward as sistently been getting the run paying for expertise from con- be posted once Pharmacy Depart- To all the 2006 High School a Tribe. around in our business dealings. sultants and allow those in posi- ment is fully operational. and college graduates, congratula- It is time that we put a stop to tions to do the work that they Thank You. Sincerely, * Dr, Kourtney Bradley-hired tions and good luck in your future the beatings we are taking from were hired to do. We expect Dennis McKelvie. Unit I board as the pharmacist and begins May plans. our consultants, contractors that people to do the job we have representative, (906) 632-7267 22 –She will be going through If you have any questions, exceed estimates (sometimes hired them for. The day of the and Rob Lambert, Unit III orientation in the Sault for four please call me at (906) 341-6783 in excess of 20 percent), and Tribe rolling over and allowing Board Representative, (906) weeks. or (888) 667-3809. excessive legal fees. these abuses must end now! 643-8840. * Pharmacy Tech 1 position Thank you, Denise Chase. Editors note: Charter Cable televises Sault Tribe In order to bring you the results of the general board meetings 2006 primary election, we delayed pub- Marquette and Alger Counties lication of The Sault Tribe News for one 6:30 to 11 p.m., Channel 8, Fridays week. The deadline for the next edition, the Sault Ste. Marie powwow edition, was May 30. Important 3 to 5 p.m., Channel 2, Mondays and Thursdays and emergency late submissions will given St. Ignace consideration. The deadline for the follow- 9 a.m., Channel 12, Mondays ing regular edition of The Sault Tribe News Escanaba and Manistique is June 20. We are sorry for any inconve- 3 to 5 p.m., Channel 8, Wednesdays nience this may have caused. Page 8 Board Reports and Sports June 1, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Rob Lambert betrays membership final settlement to define our tribal Tribal members need to know ship. Once trust is gone you have we are not unanimous in our hunting and fishing rights with the truth! The board says one thing nothing left. One reason given decision to approve the AIP. I was the state of Michigan. Although in open session and does the exact by the board for not allowing a again shocked at what the board specific negotiations and terms opposite behind closed doors. The referendum vote on AIP was that was about to do! were strictly confidential, tribal board’s tactic of moving the issue it was just too complicated and the The decision to withhold the members have a right to know the to closed session was specifically membership would not under- tape from public viewing is not proposed final agreement before for the purpose of denying tribal stand it. In other words, the board justifiable based on the reasons being bound to an agreement that member’s knowledge of what the justified its action by claiming that given by these board members. A will define their rights forever. board was up to. The board hid tribal members are “too stupid” to lawyer representing the Tribe on Pretending to recognize tribal behind closed doors so tribal mem- understand. Haven’t we all heard this matter even reviewed the tape members’ right to review the final bers would not know that although that excuse before? The sad thing and stated to the board that there settlement terms, and conduct the board pretended to recognize now is that our own tribal leaders was nothing on the tape that was more meetings to discuss this mat- tribal members rights in front of are saying this to their members. I confidential to justify withholding ter with the membership, the board the camera, its secret plan was to was deeply saddened to hear this. it from the membership. In other passed a resolution in open session deprive them of this very right. The board is now serving itself words, there is no legal reason to to conduct more meetings and do The board knew exactly what and not its people. The board not release it for broadcast to the Todd K. Gravelle more just that. I soon found-out they were about to do. The Board members who approved the AIP public. I argued that we should Unit I Representative that this was merely lip service. acted purposely by motion instead in closed session may honestly always release our public meetings Sault Tribe Board of Directors In closed session, the board of resolution to deny a challenge to believe that it is in the best interests for broadcast to the public espe- On May 16, 2006, in Manis- secretly passed two motions. First, this corrupt action by tribal mem- of the membership. These board cially since there is no legal reason tique, the tribal board played a Director Rob Lambert, made a bers by referendum. Tribal mem- members miss the point in all of to justify not releasing the tape. I shell-game with the tribe’s Open motion to reverse the open session bers have a Constitutional right to this madness. The Tribe is gov- lost again! Meeting’s Act. The board did this resolution and it passed. Shocking- challenge all resolutions passed by erned by laws and the ends do not The board did say that tribal by passing a resolution in open ses- ly, Director Lambert then led the the board through a referendum. justify the means no matter how members do have a right to see the sion to continue meetings with the charge to pass a second motion to But, this right to referendum does well-intentioned. The board gets its tape but how do members see it? membership and further consulta- accept the agreement with the state not include motions passed by the power from the people and under Do they request a copy? Is there tion with the Inland Hunting and as written, with a few conditions. board. This could have only been our Constitution they have the going to be a public showing for Fishing Committee before voting This motion passed with Director’s done because it was known that right to challenge the actions of the members only? The truth is that on the final settlement with the Lambert, Causley, Eitrem, Miller tribal members wanted their voices board. Ask yourself this question? they effectively suppressed the tape State of Michigan on our Inland and LaPoint voting to approve heard and the board refused to lis- If this settlement is so good for our from you because for all practical Hunting and Fishing Rights. Later, the AIP as written with no further ten. The board members who voted people why won’t they let you see purposes they know that you will in closed session, the board, led by tribal member involvement. for this action behind closed doors it before it becomes law? not take the time to exercise your Rob Lambert, reversed the open In closed session, I was shocked cannot now plead ignorance. Sovereignty is about protecting rights to view it due to the hassle session resolution and approved that the other board members I challenged the other board the rights of the membership and and hardship that this imposes on the settlement. would so casually dismiss the members in closed session by ask- concerned tribal members must the general membership to actually The deception perpetrated by concerns of the membership ing them directly if it was in fact send a message to this board now. view the tape. the board on the membership is expressed during this and other their intention of approving this Now that you know the truth about The decision to reverse the open corruption. The members need open meetings with the member- AIP by motion rather than by reso- what happened behind doors I ask session resolution behind closed an opportunity to review the final ship. I pleaded with the board that lution to avoid giving the members that you join me in demanding the doors and making the viewing Agreement in Principle (AIP) it was just plain wrong to do this in an opportunity to challenge the board reverse this decision and al- of the public tape of this open before it is finalized by the court. closed session. After all, the mem- board’s decision by referendum as low the members to either approve meeting are very disturbing trends Now, this might not happen due to bership has to live forever with this our Constitution allows. The Board or reject this AIP by referendum. in our Tribe. The members must the board's actions. agreement and they should have members then shockingly admitted To add to this tragedy, Chair- hold the board accountable for its This vote was designed to be an opportunity to review this final that it was in fact their intention to person Payment, and Director’s actions. To do nothing would be to hidden from our tribal members. agreement before we settle this deny the membership their Con- McKelvie and Causley asked that condone the secret actions of the I’m now compelled to bring this case. I also argued that the mem- stitutional rights by not affording the tape of the Manistique meet- board which can only lead to more issue out into the open for all to bership should have an opportunity them an opportunity to have a ing not be released or broadcast on violations of your Constitutional see. Quite simply, the board denied to challenge the board’s decision referendum vote by the member- television. The reasons given for rights. If you have any question tribal members their constitutional to settle this case by referendum, ship on the AIP. I was appalled and this decision were very weak at or concerns, please do not hesitate rights, and as a result, tribal citi- as is their right under our Constitu- you should be too! best. They argued that we should in contacting me at: Todd K. Grav- zens’ precious hunting and fishing tion. My pleas for fairness were The board, by choosing these not release the tape because we do elle, 713 Maple, Sault Ste. Marie, rights are now in jeopardy. largely ignored and voted down. tactics, violated the Constitution, not want the state to see that we MI 49783, (906) 635-5740. Previously, the board had spe- Sadly, it then appeared clear to me the Open Meeting’s Act and most are divided on this issue. In other cifically authorized certain board what was really being done behind importantly, the sacred public words, according to them, we members to negotiate terms of a closed doors. trust given to us by the member- should suppress this tape because Watercraft races coming to St. Ignace Friends of What: Racing of Sea-Doo, St. Ignace for the competition. The event of 70 mph on flat water. Because of the Anishinaabe Youth WaveRunner, Jet ski and other per- takes place on Lake Superior within the wide differences in styles produced by sonal watercraft, as the third stop of the boundaries of the American Legion Park. watercraft manufacturers, the watercraft planning family Monster Energy Midwest Watercross In addition to the race there will be a per- craft are divided into two divisions; Ski Tour heads to St. Ignace for the First sonal watercraft and Jetboat Poker Run and Runabout. Within each division, picnics Straits Area Watersports Weekend per- on Sunday July 9 that is open to every- there are classes for Beginner, Novice, All youth ages 11 to 17 are invited to partici- sonal watercraft race on July 8 and 9, and one, as well as a cardboard race. Expert and Pro-Am riders as well as pate in the “area beautification” project taking will feature a PWC and Jet boat Poker Personal watercraft racing is a tough, both men and women. The Ski division place at the Shedawin Building located on Shunk Run, cardboard boat race and other fun competitive and increasingly popular features a single rider standing in the tray Road, in Sault Ste. Marie. Each Wednesday and activities. sport. Often described as “moto-cross of the watercraft steering the watercraft Friday beginning at 3 p.m. we will be working Where: The personal watercraft racing racing on the water,” these exciting with a highly maneuverable handlepole. on cleaning the outside of the building, raking, event and Poker Run will take place at events pit up to 18 racers against each Riding in the Ski division requires excel- pruning shrubs and planting flowers. On Saturday, the American Legion Park on Moran Bay other on a racetrack of tight turns and lent balance and skill. June 3, beginning at noon we will be holding a in St. Ignace. straight-aways. In some classes, racers The racing action begins with practice family picnic. This will be a great opportunity for When: Racing – Saturday, July 8 and must also negotiate obstacles and log from 9 – 10 a.m. on Saturday followed the youth to showcase all their efforts. 9. Practice from 9 to 10 a.m., races from jumps on the racecourse. A rubberband by more than 25 races from 10 a.m. to Beginning on Monday, June 5, the summer 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting system is used to control the start 5 p.m. The racing is very fast paced and drop-in hours will be from noon till 5 p.m. Each Start your engines and get ready to of each race. exciting, admission is free. There will day we will have planned activities including catch the excitement of personal water- The racers will be competing for a also be Freestyle events on Saturday and crafts, storytelling, and a variety of other events. craft racing action as the 2006 Monster portion of $50,000 in cash and prizes that Sunday at 1 p.m. Freestyle competitors Energy Midwest Watercross Tour heads will be awarded during the season, points perform tricks and stunts in two-minute There is no need to register, everyone ages 11 to to Burke Park in St. Ignace, Michigan, towards the overall Monster Energy time frame for a panel of judges who rate 17 are welcome. The last Saturday of the month for the First Straits Area Watersports Midwest Watercross Tour championships performances on a scale from one to 10. we will once again be hosting a family picnic. Weekend personal watercraft race pre- and awards, and the right to compete Area watercraft owners are encour- Each month at the picnic there will be drawings sented by the Kewadin Casino and the in the World Finals, the world’s largest aged to participate. All local racers held for prizes. Each day participants will earn a St. Ignace Visitors Bureau. and most prestigious personal watercraft need to have to participate is a boat (of ticket into the drawing. The more you participate, For the first time, St. Ignace will host race. The watercraft out there facing course), a life vest and helmet. Wetsuit, the better chance you have of winning one of the a tour stop on the Midwest Watercross are not much different from the ones on gloves and goggles are highly recom- great prizes. One Friday evening and Saturday Tour, the nation’s premier regional lakes and waterways everywhere. The mended. Local riders who are interested afternoon per month we will be having a movie watercraft racing circuit. This year St. only difference is these watercraft have in competing in the local race should call time. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Watch Ignace will host the third event of the many high performance parts added to PM Sports Marketing at (586) 598-2856 for flyers about the movie days and times. season that will be a World and National increase the speed and maneuverability or the St. Ignace Visitors Bureau at (800) Questions? Call Paula McKerchie at (906) 635- Championship qualifying event. More in the water. Some watercraft in the Open 338-6660 or visit us on the internet at 7729 or Ally Krebs at (906) 635-7727. than 100 of the Midwest and Canada’s classes have over 200 horsepower under www.pwcfun.com. best watercraft racers will descend on the hood and can reach speeds in excess olitical d June 1, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News P A Page 9 From asthsma to gold Announcements Chi Mukwa Recreation Center June 13 to August 24, Tues- in conjunction with the Hi- days and Thursdays from 9 to awatha Skating Club is pleased 9:50 a.m. to announce a figure skating Cost: $24. Call Jessica at 635- seminar on Saturday, June 17, 7770 with questions. 2006 at the Big Bear Arena. Pre- senters Kim Brown and Natasha Second annual all-Anishi- Strelkova-Haase will be present- naabe two-person golf scramble, ing on ice and off ice instruction Saturday, June 10. Shotgun start to seminar participants. Mrs. at 8 a.m. at the Wild Bluff Golf Hasse has two master degrees Course in Brimley, Mich. $28 as a coach and choreographer. per person. She was also a Russian National Contact Wild Bluff pro shop Team Member for ten years to register at (906) 248-5860, and won many international ext. 2777. Giorgie swims the 100-meter butterfly at the Florida All Stars meet. competitions. Mrs. Brown has a Registration cost includes It all began at 3:30 a.m. one that had a summer swim league. a month. Giorgie has grown into degree in exercise science and nine holes of golf, cart and morning in March of 1995. In One May afternoon in 1999 a versatile athlete, swimming the technology and she specializes proxy prizes. Maximum of 32 (2 the emergency room at Brandon Melanie took Giorgie to visit a freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke in conditioning, weight training person) teams. Tribal identifica- Regional Hospital in Brandon, team practice at the Apollo Beach and butterfly. She competes in ev- and jump techniques. She also tion required. Fla., 18-month old Giorgie Graves Racket and Fitness Club. The ery event from the 50 meter but- brings fifteen years of skating was in severe respiratory dis- coach asked her to swim across terfly to the 1500 meters freestyle. experience to her instruction. Chi Nodin Running Club tress. Shortly thereafter she was the pool. He quickly saw that the In March of this year Giorgie Youth ages 10-18 free to Sault diagnosed with acute asthma. young girl wasn’t yet ready for his competed at the Florida Junior Free learn to swim classes for Tribe members. After several months hit-and-miss team, but agreed to place her on a Olympics where she earn a spot Saut Tribe youth at the LSSU Clubs planned (pending treatment, Giorgie was referred to pre-competitive practice squad. 40 on the Florida All Star Team. On Norris Center pool, June 19 to participation) in St. Ignace, a pulmonary specialist. The new days later she swam the 25 yard Saturday April 8 she swam the August 2. Mondays and Wednes- Kinross, and Sault Ste. Marie. doctor immediately began aggres- freestyle in her first meet. And 400 meter freestyle in 4:43 to earn days from 4 - 4:50 p.m. Starts June 12 and is a 10- sive treatment for her disease. And that day marked the end to the the first ranking in the nation for Call Jessica at 635-7770 to week running program. Com- to enhance her respiratory capac- relatively normal lifestyle in the her age group. The weekend of register. munity members $150. Space is ity, the doctor suggested to her Graves home and the beginning of April 22 she swam the 800 free Sault Tribe elder’s water exer- limited. parents Melanie and Dean, that Giorgie’s swimming career. Since in 9:39 earning a national ranking cise at LSSU Norris Center pool Call Andrea Walsh at (906) 635- they may want to consider putting that day, it has been a regiment third in that event. In total, Gior- from June 12 to August 23. 7465 for more information. Giorgie in a sport such as soccer of weekday swim practices and gie is now nationally ranked in the Mondays and Wednesdays 6 to or swimming. weekend competitions. top 10 for her age in six events. 6:50 p.m. Taking the doctor’s advice, Now 12 years old, Giorgie She is hoping to make her first Melanie enrolled Giorgie in swim swims for the Brandon Blue Junior National qualifying cut in Moving? Don’t forget to bring us along by contacting lessons. After several lessons, Wave. Her typical day begins at the 1500 meter freestyle by June. where she exercised her lung ca- 4:10 a.m., and is in the pool at 5 Still suffering from severe asthma, the Sault Tribe Enrollment pacity and the hearing of the swim a.m. for a two hour practice. She Giorgie has done anything but Department and giving them your new address as soon instructor, the little girl began returns to the pool at 4 p.m. for an slow down, and has set her goal as possible so that you won’t to enjoy her weekly visits to the hour of dry-land work and a two for gold in 2012. miss a single issue of The Sault Tribe News. You can call pool. When Giorgie was six years hours of swim. She practices 25 enrollment at (906) 635-3396 old, a family friend mentioned hours a week, 50 weeks a year, reading about a local health club and competes on average of twice or (800) 251-6597. HOFFMAN VOTE UNIT ONE BOARD OF DIRECTORS NEW - INDEPENDENT LEADERSHIP BASED ON THE MEMBERSHIP AS A WHOLE AND NOT ONE SIDE OVER THE OTHER

BOARD EXPERIENCE I have served on many Tribal, as well as local, Committees and board’s which has provided me with extensive parliamentary experience PROVEN BOARD EXPERIENCE COMMUNICATION Sault Area School Board Thank You For Planning & Development Committee Answering your phone calls City of Sault Ste. Marie Returning your letters and e-mails Your Support In The A willingness to set aside personal differences for the betterment of the Primary Election. Health Committee Membership. With Your Continued member, Sault Tribe Independent decisions based on what is best for the Membership Support I Hope To Have Professional and respectful behavior relating to the membership, Higher Education Team Members, and fellow board members The Honor Of Serving As Committee member, Sault Tribe Active involvement in making the Tribe and Community better Your Unit One Board for everyone Representative. Pow Wow Committee Involving the Membership in Planning the Direction of the Tribe member, former Conservation Committee Diversification of Economic activities member, former My tenure as Economic Development Director for the Inter-Tribal Council EDUCATION of Michigan has provided me with a vast amount of experience Northern Michigan University Community Service Board regarding the many potential opportunities for new business Masters Degree City of Sault Ste. Marie, former development In Public Administration (Recently finished final course) Michigan Work force Development Establishing, developing, and maintaining positive relationships with Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Officials Michigan State University CURRENT EMPLOYMENT My Michigan Political Leadership Fellowship, as well as work Bachelors Degree Economic Development experience within Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan have provided me Human Resources Director with a vast amount of experience with various types of Inter- Inter-Tribal Council Governmental relations. I have established contacts in these various Lake Superior State University of Michigan, Inc. government agencies Bachelors Degree Business (IS) “I will resign my position Protection the Services, Treaty Rights, and Sovereignty that we have to be a full time representative, RESPECT for our most valuable assets: Our Children and Our Elders University of Michigan and hold daily office hours to PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME TOLL FREE AT: 1-(866)-598-5804 Executive Management serve the needs of OR E-MAIL [email protected] the membership” adv endorsed by DJ Hoffman Page 10 Political Ads June 1, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News

Vote Darwin (Joe) McCoy Unit One Board of Directors Experience Integrity Competence

First, I would like to thank Unit One members for voting for me in the primary.

Again, I humbly ask for your vote for the general election. Together we will make a positive change for our Tribe.

As your representative we will work on what is important to all of us: Our elderly, youth, health and education.

We as a Native people have always tried to look seven generations ahead. Let’s get back to our native way of life and move our tribe forward with compassion and dedication.

Trust me to be your voice. I will devote my efforts to promoting unity and advancing our tribe’s economic growth.

Again, I want to Thank You and I need your vote one more time.

This adv. endorsed by Darwin Joe McCoy

I would like to thank all the voters that cast your ballot in support of me and all the others that participated in the primary election. I would like to also thank all of the candidates that refrained from negative campaigning and ran clean campaigns. I must, however answer allegations made by our Tribal Chairman in his paid advertisement. Re-elect Dennis McKelvie Unit 1 Board of Directors IAM GUILTY OF MANY THINGS <> I am guilty of giving tickets to ANY TRIBAL MEMBER that asked for them. <> I still do not agree that we benefit by leaving empty seats open during shows when members that would not otherwise have the opportunity could be enjoying this opportunity. <> I did give some tickets to my family members, very, very few. In fact I gave out more to the family members of the past and current Chairperson. <> I am also guilty of putting on many benefits for Tribal members in need. <> I am also guilty of maintaining WilWalk Cemetery without tribal funds. <> I am also guilty of plowing members driveways, starting at 5 a.m. and ending some days at 12 midnight. <> I am also guilty of sponsoring the Children’s Christmas party on Sugar Island annually for the past 7 years. <> I am guilty of serving our community. <> I am also guilty of not accepting, what some believe as a bribe, a position within the Tribe at $100,000 per year. <> I am also guilty of trying to stop payment of over $600,000 per year to our partners in Detroit <> I am also guilty of voting NO to pay raise for our former Chairman in Greektown. I PLEAD GUILTY TO THE ABOVE AND REMAIN PROUD OF IT! IF THIS IS THE TYPE OF LEADERSHIP THAT YOU WANT IN A BOARD MEMBER, I WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR VOTE! This adv. is endorsed by Dennis McKelvie June 1, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Political Ads Page 11

I Will Be A Leader You Can Say You Are Glad You Voted For

Ahnee Members

If you are reading this article, I have made the primary election. First and up most I want to thank all the members who voted for me in the primary election. The BOD is a very important position not to be taken lightly. I know in every election cycle people get tired of hearing the same old promises and issues. I can humbly say to all tribal members that I will be the most aggressive BOD I can be with integrity and honesty that a person can have. I am very sad to see what has been happening to our people. The managers in higher positions are not treating the workers the way they should. I have been talking to our tribal members and they want to see the BOD working 40 hours. All BOD should be making monthly reports, attend tribal functions, return phone calls and help members with problems. I have volunteered on many tribal committees. I have noticed in the past a lot of the people running for office have never been involved with the tribe. I feel that by volunteering on many of the committees, you get to know the differ- ent areas of the tribe.

My main issues are 1.) Make the BOD your only job. 2.) Put more money into the education fund. 3.) More money put into the elders dividend fund. 4.) We need to help people in need of financial help, a lot of our people need help and not just income based. 5.) Our human resources department needs to be scrubbed, there is not a lot of protection for the workers and jobs seem to be hand picked. 6.) We need to have the BOD have a more hands on approach with Greektown, with more regular meetings in Detroit. 8.) The 2% money needs to be more widely distributed in VOTE FOR all units. FRANCES HANK I could go on forever but I know it would be repetitious. Unit 2 Representative This ad endorsed by Frances Hank Page 12 Political Ad June 1, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News FULL TIME BOARD MEMBER Thank You For Your Support In The Primary RE-ELECT Effective Leadership Experienced Businessman Elder Statesman Bob LaPoint Unit 2 Director 906-493-5311 VICE CHAIRMAN

EXPANSION OF THE HESSEL CASINO My seniority experience on the board, along with a solid working relationship with the new administration and my fellow board members is the benefit I offer to Unit Two. I will start the process to expand the Hessel casino into a destination resort style gaming facility with emphasis on four seasons of fun and entertainment LOW COST PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE We should be looking for ways to save money on our prescription drugs for the elders. One way is to use the list of 120 drugs already approved in the State of Wisconsin,then order them in Canada. ENERGY SAVINGS SECURITY PLAN We need to understand how dependent we are on foreign oil. I recently suggested that we convert our heating system at the Big Bear arena to a “state of the art” wood burning system that burns sawdust or wood chips. Not only does this potentially save us $100,000 per year, this would also provide us with an emergency shelter in case of a national fuel crisis in the middle of the winter.

HELP RESTORE THE MACKINAC BAND Exploring the advantages of acknowledging the Mackinac Band as a seventh affiliated group in our Tribe is something that needs to be considered. As the constitutional committee debates the possibility of a name change, they might consider “THE SEVEN AFFILIATED BANDS OF ANISHINABE” If this will help make the Tribe stronger, we should do this. Perhaps as many as 14,000 or half of our Tribe are descendants of the Mackinac Band. Adding their name into our constitution should have been done a long time ago. ELIMINATE BLOOD QUANTUM The Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver needs to be addressed. The 1/4 blood quantum is wrong. We should not be forced by the State of Michigan to discriminate against our own members. We need to start a process to remove the blood quantum so our children will not be left behind.

All We Have Is Economic Freedom If We Lose That, We Lose Everything!

$587 Million

$480 Million 2006 Financial Accountability TRIBAL The next seven years are going to be real tough for the DEBT Tribe. We need to vote by the numbers. We need to $250 2002 respect the recently passed Balanced Budget Amendment Million TRIBAL and still continue to grow our business. DEBT 1998 The past administration really left us in tough shape, it is almost TRIBAL incomprehensible that they would stole $2.6 million from our DEBT Tribe, I will continue to support all efforts to recover this money.

Our Tribal debt is CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ISA PRIORITY Our gaming revenue is not looked at as your tax dollars but that is the $587,000,000 MILLION way it should be treated as. It’s your money. I believe that by telling That is $19,567 dollars owed per member. you the financial truth, we may then have an opportunity to fix it. We need economic policies to pay down our debt. I have been making sug- gestions to make things better. We have financial limitations and mem- bers need to know this. All we have for Sovereignty is our economic freedom, if we lose that we lose everything. RE-ELECT Robert (Bob) LaPoint Unit 2 Board Of Directors and Vice Chairman paid political advertisement endorsed by the committee to re-elect Bob LaPoint olitical d June 1, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News P A Page 13 Indian arts and crafts YEA offers five-week directory online Circle of Life summer WASHINGTON, D.C. – The businesses privately owned and copy of tribal enrollment docu- Indian Arts and Crafts Board operated by American Indian and mentation from his or her respec- (IACB), an agency of the U.S. Alaska Native merchants who tive federally recognized Tribe or program Department of the Interior, an- retail and/or wholesale authentic Alaska Native group. To be listed The Youth Education and time. The program will begin June nounces the posting of its updated Indian and Alaskan arts and crafts. is free. Activities program is offering a 27 and end July 27 and will meet Source Directory of American The Source Directory is acces- To receive an application to five week summer program. The Tuesday through Thursday from Indian and Alaska Native Owned sible to the public, serving as a be listed in the Source Direc- participants in the Circle of Life 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Circle and Operated Arts and Crafts direct link between the arts and tory, contact the IACB using its Summer Program will be given of Life Summer Program has Businesses now available at: crafts businesses and prospective toll free telephone number, (888) the unique opportunities to learn availability for thirty participants. www.iacb.doi.gov. customers. 278-3253, or write to Indian Arts more about the medicine wheel; Participants must be a member Organized by state, the Source The Source Directory will be and Crafts Board, U.S. Depart- including the four directions, the of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Directory includes federally updated monthly as new applica- ment of the Interior 1849 C St., four seasons, and the four sacred Indians and between the fifth and recognized American Indian and tions for business listings are re- NW, MS 2058-MIB, Washington, medicines all while having a ninth grade at the beginning of Alaska Native artists and craft- ceived and approved. This service D.C. 20240. Please specify if the fun time. The summer program the 2006-2007 school year. If you speople, cooperatives, tribal arts is available only to individuals application is for an individual or includes one camping excursion, want more information, please and crafts enterprises, businesses who are enrolled members of fed- for a group, such as a cooperative environmental teachings, swim- call Laura Ermatinger or Jill King privately-owned and operated by erally recognized Indian Tribes or or tribal enterprise. ming, hiking, outdoor activities, at (906) 635-7010 ext. 52300 or federally recognized American Alaska Native groups. In addition nutrition activities, crafts, and email [email protected]. Indian and Alaska Native artists, to a completed application, appli- much more. We have activities Circle of Life programs are also designers, and craftspeople, and cants will be required to provide a to interest anyone and everyone. taking place in Kinross, Hessel, Have your children learn more St. Ignace, Manistique, and Es- about their culture and have an canaba. Contact local coordinators Volunteer Drivers Needed! amazing summer all at the same for more information.

Do You... Like to drive? 27th Annual Homecoming Own a car? Enjoy meeting new people? of the Three Fires Enjoy helping people in need? Traditional Powwow You have an opportunity to help! The 27th Annual Homecon- Saturday’s grand entry at 1 p.m., ing of the Three Fires Traditional Sunday’s grand entry at noon. Volunteer Drivers: Powwow is sponsored by the Public welcome, free admission Provide transportation using their own vehicles. Grand River Bands of Ottawa and parking. No drugs or alcohol Receive reimbursement for mileage at a federal Indians. allowed. Dogs assisting disabled government rate The powwow is being held June persons welcome. Dogs or other Must have a good driving record & have insur- 10 – 11 at Riverside Park, Monroe pets will not be allowed within the ance. Ave., in Grand Rapids, Michigan. event boundaries per City Ordi- This is an outdoor celebration fea- nance. Please leave pets at home. If you would like to help community members as a turing Anishinaabek (Three Fires Do not leave animals unattended volunteer transporter, please call (906) 635-6075 or toll free (800) 726-9105 for a volunteer application. American Indian/Native Ameri- in vehicles. can) music, dance, art, food and Call (616) 458-8759 for more crafts. Traders by invitation only. information.

Thank You Re-Elect For Your Vote In The Primary Rob Lambert Unit 3 Board Of Directors I amam Ihumbled humbled to to be be chosen chosen to to advance advance to to the the general general election. election. I have worked hard these past four years and have represented you in an honest and ethical manner. I have never cast any vote for a self serving reason. I promise you that if I am re-elected to represent you for a second term I will continue to do what is right for all our membership. I will continue to work to level the playing field so that every member considers themselves an equal. We are all members and there should be no second class citizens. I feel that instead of going deeper and deeper in debt we should be planning for our future by paying down our debt and using our Trust Land status to bring in businesses and additional income. Our existing St. Ignace casino is a perfect example of a location to bring in Tribal businesses to generate much needed funds for future expansion of services. We have got to stop violating the rights of our membership to serve the needs of the good ol boys. I voted against locking our members at large into a unit for life. I voted against residency requirements. I championed the elimination of the unconstitutional quarter blood requirement to run for office. Many candidates that answered the chairman’s survey in the last issue of the Tribal news responded yes to violating membership rights. I believe that we need to elect members that will defend us, not kick us to the curb. Over the past four years I have been on our Tribe’s Audit Committee, Forensic Audit Committee, Special Needs and Enrollment Committee and the Hiring Committee. I have also been on our Tribe’s Gaming Commission and the Management Board for our Greektown Casino. I have had several calls from members telling me they received campaign material stating that I am not on any committee’s. That is a lie and anyone who will lie to our members to receive votes in my opinion is not the type of person we want as a leader. The individual who sent out the incorrect informa- tion only needed to contact our Tribal office at (906)635-6050 and speak to a membership liaison or Joanne Carr to get a list of committee’s I have been on. I am the son of Willard (Chief) J. Lambert Jr. and Elaine (Lozon) Mann. My six siblings are Ron, Mike, Tom, Tim, Lynn and Larry. My matern- al Grandparents are Edward Lozon and Nellie (Reno) Lozon. My paternal Grandparents are Willard J. Lambert Sr. and Helen (Kosequot) Lambert. I have been married to Colleen (Rushlow) Lambert for 22 wonderful years. My children are Rob Jr. and Amy.

Please pray that whoever we elect in the June 22, 2006 general election will not serve his or her own selfish needs. We need honest and ethical leaders with a good heart and no hidden agenda.

Robert J. Lambert 23 Stockbridge Street, St. Ignace, MI 49781 906 643-8840 (800) 484-7919 pin#8106 Toll free.

Robert J. Lambert endorses this advertisement Page 14 Political Ad June 1, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News

“ I have a dedication to the people of our community and I am willing to work hard for you.” ELECT KEITH MASSAWAY To the Board of Directors -UNIT III

Thank You For Your Vote And Your Continued Support

My Heritage I can trace my family name Mayseswaywenninne which means “man with a loud voice” to my Great Great Grandfather, Ignatius. He was born in 1800 and married Chief Satigo’s sister, Mary, and a generation later they changed their name to Massaway. They had nine children and the names and relations to me are a who’s who of St.Ignace and the surrounding area. Some names are: Andress, St. Onge, Pelletier, St. Andrews, Grondin, Gallagher, Vallier, Lamyotte, Bazinaw, Dofina, LaTour, Leduc, Perriault, Paquin and Lambert. There are many more, I have only completed 20% of the family tree. The Massaway’s lived on Mackinac Island, St.Ignace, Satigo settlement Gros Cap, Petosky, Cheboygan and all points in between. I am proud to be a 1/4 quantum blood Native American and my roots are strong here and they shall always be the base that keeps me strong. I know the process is long and confusing to some but the end of this tribal election is near. I have always, since day one, held on to my platform. I will work for you and you alone. I will not work any other job while I am your board member. I know that we are all one people. There are several bands that comprise our people but we must work together to move forward. The people outside of the five units must have their concerns heard and we have to acknowledge them. The people inside the units sometimes are disregarded and not given answers to their questions. Respect is a cornerstone to our culture and sometimes we show too little to our fellow Native Americans. I will work just as hard for the people outside the units as the ones inside because I will be a director who listens, responds and cares. I have proven through my past actions with the community and the youth and elders that I will bring a well rounded understanding of all these areas to the other directors. This is the time for you to stand up and vote for who you think will be the best person for the job and I know you will select your next director with complete confidence that they can do a good job for everyone.

Higher Education My Service to YOUR Community Increased funding for vocational and technical job training Eight years on the St. Ignace Chamber of Commerce and Past President. for our youth and our tribe at large. Eight years on the St. Ignace Convention and Visitors Bureau and Past President. Increased job assistance, training and procurement of jobs Four years on the Johnson O’Malley Parent Committee for the Sault for our tribal community first. Ste. Marie Chippewa Indians and current president. Work to have a merit based tuition waiver for all aspiring youth. Two years on the Michilimackinac Historical Society and current president. Social Services Two years on the St. Ignace Recreation Board. Our tribal youth programs are on the chopping block at the federal level and we must make sure that we retain them because our youth are our future and we must help them all we can. Elder Commitment To be involved, to go to elder meetings, go to elder events, to listen, to help, Listen and support our elders. The elder group in St.Ignace area are to bring their spirit to the Board of Directors. To make sure the Elder divi- doing great things and they are working well together putting on their dend never goes down and will always increase. To record our past so oth- programs. We as a board must encourage and participate with them. ers may understand who we were and who we are, so we can remain true to Health Care our heritage and culture. To help elders establish local goals that will To make the new hospital and Tribal Health Center dream a reality so improve tribal awareness and communication with all facets of our we will have increased access to health care locally. community. To tirelessly work on budgets so we can best utilize the money we have My work with Youth in the best places and to direct a fair share of tribal revenues toward I have always enjoyed the activities I do with the youth of our area. health care. I believe that health care for elders and children should be I have worked with the Parent Teacher Organization. I was instrumen- one of our highest priorities. I’m committed to improving and extend- ing all types of medical services to all tribal members. tal in starting the first Fun Fair Carnival at the middle school and ran the event for three years. I have worked with three different band directors at the high school and have chaperoned two major trips, one Currently involved with to New York City and one to Holland Michigan. Also, I was heavily involved in getting the first jazz Night for the LaSalle High School Finishing a one year project to have an Historic Walking Jazz Band in 2005. I am the head coach for the Junior Saints football Tour Booklet of downtown St.Ignace along our boardwalk. team and have been coaching them for three years. I am also very involved with the Tribal youth. I am president of the Johnson Chaperoning a Marching Band trip to the Tulip Parade in O’Malley parent committee. That committee is appointed by the Holland, Michigan Board of Directors of the tribe and takes care of the Y.E.A. programs that run in conjunction with the St.Ignace area schools. Head coach for the Junior Saints Football Team.

Raising funds and trying to save the Dr. Benson Collection Feel free to call me or e-mail me and the Fort DeBaude Museum. Keith Massaway Always available to Constituents 1. I WILL NOT BE FULL TIME ANYWHERE ELSE. THIS BOARD SEAT WILL BE MY FULL TIME JOB. 702 Hazelton St. 2. I WILL SET UP AN OFFICE SO YOU CAN MEET WITH ME IN PRIVATE. I WILL HOLD OFFICE St. Ignace, MI 49781 HOURS TWICE AWEEK, THREE HOURS AT A TIME SO YOU WILL ALWAYS KNOW WHERE TO Ph. (906) 643-6981 REACH ME. E-Mail [email protected] 3. I WILL CALL BACK, I WILL RESPOND, I WILL CARE. This ad is endorsed by Keith Massaway

olitical d June 1, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News P A Page 15

DENISE Re - Elect

ChaseGoals for Unit 4

Expand recreation opportunities Tribal Center in Escanaba Protect Inland Hunting & Fishing Rights Expand prescription delivery days

Expand medical services to Escanaba Expansion of senior meals More Housing OP! and Marquette county Expand Health Services Office Hours in satellite areas Expand Marquette county committee Support forming committee to identify Expand Youth Activities More Cultural Activities services for future expansion to outlying areas. Increase Elder Payments Increase Elder Meals & Events

ACCOMPLISHMENTS - For Unit 4 Thank you for your confidence Reestablished a YEA Coordinator in Delta County Elderly transportation in me and your continued New Community Center in Manistique - 4.3 million Senior meals support and vote Traditional Healer Services in western area USDA distributed in Marquette co. Contact me at 341-6783 Expansion cultural classes to western area Office hours in satellite areas or

Increased recreation opportunities for members Additional Recreation funds for elders 1-888-667-3809 is stealing my election signs, please ST Optical and pharmacy services coming in June. Dental services offered to western end

I was born, raised and lived in Unit 4 all of my life. I have made a career out of working with our

Who ever

people. Early on I saw the need to prioritize the expansion of services to unit 4 based on identified o needs. It is our turn to share fully in the services offered by our tribe. You deserve no less. I will T

continue to work hard to represent your needs. adv endorsed by Denise Chase UNIT 4 ELECT - RON POWERS Sault Tribe Board of Directors

TRIBAL CITIZENS OF UNIT 4 Before long, you the tribal citizens of Unit 4 will elect a representative to serve as TWO PAYCHECKS TWO RETIREMENTS your voice on the tribal board of directors. In 2004 I came within 22 votes of the privi- Tribal citizens of Unit 4, how would you like to make over $100,000 a year, have two 401 K’s, lege and honor of serving as your representative. Once again I humbly request your free cell phone usage and receive an annual CPI (Consumer Price Index) payraise... without support to election on the tribal board of directors as your voice and advocate. a full time job? Sound like an infomercial? It is not an infomercial. It is ,,, tribal employees serving on the Board of Directors, i.e.- Double Dipping. You can end this practice. TEAMWORK & PROFESSIONALISM VOTE! I will work with my fellow board members in a professional manner., realizing,that, individually, we may advocate different means,but collectively, compromising and collab- EMPLOYEE POLICIES orating, to achieve the same ends -- “our Tribe’s best interest!” In turn, I will work togeth- Tribal citizens, I believe the importance of treating all employees in a fair and straight forward er with my fellow board members to instill integrity, civility, honesty, and profes- manner is critical to any business. Employees are tribal ambassadors, the backbone of the sionalism to board of directors functions tribe. I will work with my fellow board members to insure all employees are treated fairly. Employee advancement, compensation, and discipline practices must follow policy and not REPRESENTATION COMMUNICATION be predicated on relation to those in office. Representation is many things, none more important than attending committee I have only one family member (nephew) employed by our tribe. meetings to ensure tribal member concerns are included. Representation is more than attending a few board meetings or one day work sessions. YOUTH /EDUCATION • I will take the time to represent Unit 4 tribal citizens. Tribal citizens, working within the school structure, I can attest to the need to impress upon • I will respond to your letters,emails, or phone calls. our youth the importance of education. In today’s world, the consequences of lacking a good • I will submit a Unit Report,monthly, as mandated by our Constitution. education is ensuring another generation of working poor. We must do more to assist our • I will publish a quarterly newsletter (at my expense) for all tribal citizens of Unit 4. neediest children and families, the children are our future. I have some ideas that I believe I will not wait six years into my term will assist our goals. to hold office hours with the membership. Career skills training facilities/complex. • Assist school districts Indian Education MY COMMITMENT TO YOU Programs. • Tribal youth - life skills program. • Promote and increase scholarship assis- I feel, for the aforementioned reasons,that to stay employed elsewhere including for the tance - Fully funding tribal students enrolled in much needed health career fields. In return, tribe, would be shortchanging those that elect a representative to advocate for them. Unit 4 the student agrees to work for the tribe the same number of semesters/years for which they needs to be represented when decisions on services, programs and activities are in the plan- receive assistance. • Increase YEA funding, and provide opportunities for all tribal stu- ning stages. Therefore, if elected I will terminate my full-time employment with the Escanaba dents. • Goal oriented program funding. Throwing good money on bad programs serves no Schools and give you my full attention. purpose. • In-home and on-line tutoring programs. Page 16 Political Ad June 1, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Primary election Constitution Committee –– Continued from page 1 Interior for approval who will like the constitution how it is If you have an idea or concern then put the revised document right now this is your chance to you wish to bring up during a to a vote of tribal members. We stop complaining and voice your results meeting but don’t want to address want to have a document every- ideas and opinions. It was guid- — Continued from page 1 from Unit III members. Incumbent board member Robert Shirley Petosky (143) and Karl the committee standing up, your one can work with; there will be ance from tribal members that LaPoint (355) led the way fol- Weber (132) qualified for the idea or suggestion can be written some major changes,” Causley put the current constitution into lowed by Frances Marie Hank Unit V general election and will down to be brought up during the said. place 32 years ago. Our youth, (185), who together garnered the also compete for one board seat. meeting for discussion. Causley said once the commit- our grandchildren, have to live by most votes in Unit II to advance Others receiving votes included “Everything the committee tees responsibilities are finished what we put in place now.” to the general election to compete Charles Matson (85), Joe Gray is doing at this stage are recom- he would like the committee to Please see the Constitutional for one board seat. Lisa Burnside (77), and Kevin Kolbus (73). mendations only. There are three visit outlying areas and review Convention meeting schedule for (137), Cliff Bellant (134), and Please note, the preceding phases this document will have to with the membership the current the next four months below, for Basel Willis (74) were the other results are considered "unofficial" go through before it can become constitution and the suggested the location and times of meet- primary candidates receiving results, which were made avail- our new constitution. First it must changes. “Our constitution has ings. votes in Unit II. able at the public ballot count held be reviewed and passed by the been in place for 32 years. This Chairman John Causley can be Unit III candidates’ Keith Mas- on May 18, 2006. Official results tribe’s board of directors, then it has never been done before; it’s reached by phone at (906) 298- saway (408) and incumbent Rob will be distributed by the Sault must go to the Secretary of the history being made. If you don’t 0253. Lambert (285) also advanced to Tribe Election Committee and will general election. Both candidates be released when available. Per will be competing for one board the election code, candidates have seat in Unit III. Patrick Rickley three days after the uncertified Inland hunting and fishing rights (233), Michael (Chico) Belonga results are posted by the Election –– Continued from page 1 The confidentiality agreement ing a referendum; several board (206), Ilene Moses (158), and Committee to contest the results The latest board review of the binding both parties has been members did as well. However, Bridget Sorenson (146), were the and/or request a recount. agreement occurred on May 16. a public concern, however, the collectively after discussing the other candidates gaining votes As of the latest meeting there tribal board has indicated the issue at length, the board came to has been no official announce- final agreement with the state will realize that with a nearly 90 page Tribal trivia ment regarding a decision. The become available to the public at settlement document and a con- If you're familiar with the old Lone Ranger and Tonto comic books tribe, however, has consistently the appropriate time, and when it fidentiality agreement, it would and television serial, you'll recall that Tonto, the faithful Indian scout indicated they would rather avoid is legally allowable for release. simply not be possible to hold and aide to the Lone Ranger, always called the ranger "Kemosabe." unnecessarily going to trial in fed- Chairperson Aaron Payment a referendum at this time. If the Kemosabe is an actual Indian word but it seems unlikely it was used eral court if an agreement can be stated, "We recognize that at confidentiality agreement is lifted, much in the desert southwest of the United States. reached that is mutually beneficial some point the confidentiality and the board can figure out a way Kemosabe, originates from the Chippewa Giimo zhabi and means while preserving the treaty right agreement maybe lifted in order to manage a referendum on a 90 "sees in secret" — refering to the Lone Ranger's mask and disguises. and the members' desire for how to allow us to get ratification. I page document, then we could to exercise this treaty right. have vocalized support for hold- hold a referendum." Constitutional Convention Committee meeting schedule through September Date Time Unit Meeting Location 9/8/06 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Unit II/Naubinway Pavilion 6/2/06 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Unit V/Marquette Location TBA 9/9/06 8:00 - 3:00 p.m. Unit II/Naubinway Pavilion 6/3/06 8:00 - 3:00 p.m. Unit V/Marquette Location TBA 9/22/06 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Unit I/Sault Casino, Room TBA 6/23/06 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Unit I/Sault Casino, Room TBA 9/23/06 8:00 - 3:00 p.m. Unit I/Sault Casino, Room TBA 6/24/06 8:00 - 3:00 p.m. Unit I/Sault Casino, Room TBA July NO MEETINGS HELD IN MONTH OF JULY, 2006 Committee meetings will be open to members of the Sault Tribe to observe commit- 8/4/06 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Unit I/Sault Casino, Room TBA tee proceedings. Comments from the public shall be permitted for a limited time at the 8/5/06 8:00 - 3:00 p.m. Unit I/Sault Casino, Room TBA beginning of each meeting, at the conclusion of each meeting, and at the discretion of the 8/18/06 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Unit V/Munising Location TBA Constitutional Committee chairman. For more information call Candace Blocher at (866) 8/19/06 8:00 - 3:00 p.m. Unit V/Munising Location TBA 632-6281. Thank You For Your Vote In The Primary LECT Now I Need Your Vote One More Time E “I believe I can and will indeed work very Shirley hard for UNIT 5 and for the TRIBE ASA WHOLE.” Petosky We need a forensic audit. We need to know not just the department I BELIEVE money was spent on, but how and for what? When our Tribe wants to Individual members of the Board of Directors MUST have construct a new building or invest in a new program, we are told that time to review new legislation and gain input from their there is plenty of income to justify the investment and that present constituents before casting votes at the Board level. For too many years endeavors won’t be affected. THEN, a little further down the road, we we found out to late what our Chairperson and/or Board of Directors are told that we can’t fully complete the proposed project (read had decided for the Tribe Lincoln School) that there just isn’t enough money at the present time.

All Tribal Members have a right to be heard at regular unit We need to have a workable plan for medical coverage for our people meetings and at Board of Director meetings. The membership deserves who are adults but not yet seniors and who are employed at or barely to be heard in front of ALL PRESENT. above, minimum wage. These tribal members cannot get medical care unless it is a service provided at our clinics, because they can not The Board must be willing to tell the whole story. Case in point. Most afford health insurance. recently people have asked over and over about the circumstances sur- rounding Steve Morello. Answers have varied greatly, ranging from he Our clinics need to be fully staffed. Our medical providers are sorely needed time off because of a death in the family; he took a vacation; to, needed in our various Tribal clinics. When they have to do extra duty stories that he is still employed and will be back soon. The people are at another clinic the people at home base cannot be seen. important and deserve to be kept abreast of what is going on in our Tribe. It’s wrong for us to be presented with a “done deal” and told that is what the people wanted. WHAT PEOPLE? We need public hearings Unit 5 deserves and is entitled to a second Representative on the on all subjects that will effect us for years to come. Board of Directors. Unit 5 should not be carved up further and further. Board units have been given our membership which keeps We need to have access to education beyond high school, including us down to one board member. Unit 5 Members have been told that the college or trade school. All members should have an opportunity for only way to keep the Board at the right balance. On the other hand, dis- higher education. Our elders need to be listened to. If they feel a pro- cussions are underway to bring in a new unit 6. How will that work out? gram is lacking anything - CHECK IT OUT! Don’t promise them In addition, there is a proposal to elect a “Member-at-large” for all per- action just to get the meeting over. We need follow through with sons outside the current units. Won’t both scenarios upset the so-bal- promises. ance? Adv endorsed by Shirley Petosky olitical d June 1, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News P A Page 17

I would like to thank the members of Unit 5 for all thier support during the primary. Page 18 People June 1, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Former tribal employee and JKL Bahweting school teacher joins Peace Corps

Most natives live in huts like the one above, left, with no electricity or running water. Drumming and dancing for ceremonies and special occasions, above right, is a normal part of the Mozambique culture. Average life expectancy at birth is 39.82 years. expectancy at birth of 39.82 years. about 25 minutes to walk from visit friends, or travel to Maputo The HIV/AIDS adult prevalence her house to the school on the for Peace Corps business, I take rate as of 2003 was 12.2 percent next hill. Her temporary home a chapa,” Cadreau said. “There with 1.3 million people living for the next two years is made of is a driver and a cobrador. The with HIV/AIDS. The number of reeds and cement with no running cobrador is in charge of collecting Jill Cadreau's temporary home while she is stationed in people over the age of 15 who can water and the addition recently the money, letting people on and Mozambique, Southeastern Africa. read and write is 47.8 percent of of electricity in one room where finding out where people want which 63.5 percent are male. she has a single light bulb. “Most to get off. There are usually four By Brenda Austin for Mozambique,” she said. In addition to teaching her stu- of my community lives in reed people sitting in a seat while oth- Sault Tribe member Jill Cad- When she first arrived in Mo- dents about the English language houses and no one has running ers stand. It can take me between reau joined the Peace Corps in zambique, Cadreau lived with a and HIV/AIDS, Cadreau hopes water except resorts and a few an hour and a half to three hours September 2005 and moved from host family for 10 weeks to learn to introduce Native American vacation homes. About a third of to get from the city to my vil- the Upper Peninsula, where she some Portuguese, how to cook medicines. “I am planning to in- the community has electricity. It is lage, depending on how much the was a math and English teacher Mozambican food and different corporate some Native American not easy to haul water every day, chapa stops. When they stop in for grades seven through nine at cultural aspects of the nation. awareness, or American diversity, or wash your clothes and dishes towns, local people run up to the JKL Bahweting school for one After she left her host family she into my lesson plans. The students in buckets. It is not easy to get ev- windows to sell fruit and other semester, to Maputo, the capitol moved to her teaching site in the are going to discuss traditional erything done before the sun goes items. I often buy bananas out of of Mozambique, in Southeastern Gaza province in a small village medicines used here in Mozam- down. However, by not having all the window of a chapa because Africa. outside of the provincial capital of bique. I plan on bringing in sage of the material things that exist in they don’t sell them in my vil- Cadreau attended Bay Mills Xai-Xai where she will be for the and sweetgrass to show them other countries, such as wash- lage. Sometimes you are handed Community College from 1998 to next two years. some Nishinaabe medicines I ing machines, dryers, dishwash- someone’s bag to hold because 2000 and then Michigan Techno- She began teaching English use,” she said. ers, running water and reliable your lap is empty or sometimes logical University from 2000 to to students in her village last During her training with her electricity, you start to appreciate a mother who has to stand will 2003. She majored in English edu- February. She teaches eight host family, Cadreau shared a the finer things in life and start to pass her baby to a sitting person cation and minored in mathemat- turmas (classes) of eighth grade beaded dream catcher, sweetgrass live day by day. I have to go to to hold during the trip. There are ics education. During her time at students which each have about and a photo of a grandfather drum the market every day to buy fresh some moments I can’t stand being BMCC she also enrolled in some 42 students. Classes meet three with other trainees and students. tomatoes and onions. I cannot go in a chapa and other times when I Native American studies courses. times a week for 45 minutes. “It She talked about similarities to the supermarket and stock up find myself smiling and laughing Cadreau worked with the Sault is hard to get to know the students between the Native people in the on food for the week. I can plan to because of the absurdity of it all.” Tribe Youth Education and Activi- individually, or even learn their U.S. and Mozambique and taught wash my clothes on Sunday but, “I would like to say that I ties Program after she graduated names. I try to incorporate HIV students how to do a round dance if it rains, then I have to wait until would not be here today in from college until fall 2004 when education into my lessons, such as and an intertribal dance. “It was another day. It is hard to compare Mozambique if I didn’t have the she accepted a teaching position the ABCs of HIV prevention. My so much fun. I also taught them it to the lifestyle in America,” she support of my family and friends at JKL Bahweting school in the first trimester here was focused on how to say hello in Ojibwe. About said. back in the states, especially my Sault. She taught there one semes- teaching basic sentence structures. a week later, I was walking back Mozambican transportation mom, step-dad, sisters, brothers, ter before joining the Peace Corps. The second trimester just started to my host family’s house and a is also different than what she MTU and BMCC friends, other “I thought about teaching overseas and I am focusing on HIV issues, student yelled out ‘Aanii Teacher was used to. Four wheel drive is friends from the U.P. and my and found the Peace Corps Web such as how the virus works, pre- Jill.’ Moments like that make me popular due to poor road con- Native American community in site. I applied but was not serious vention, testing and support.” really proud to be here,” she said. ditions and then there are the Michigan.” about it until after I went through Mozambique is made up of Cadreau lives on a hill about chapas. A chapa is about the size the application process and phone indigenous tribal groups which ac- five kilometers from the Indian of a minivan but with about 20 interview. I applied in December count for 99.66 percent of the na- Ocean and within a short distance people inside. “When I need to go 2004 and left in September 2005 tion’s population who have a life of two large lakes. It takes her to the nearest city to go shopping, Bob Shampine celebrates 90th Nina Albone takes first in fencing tournament Nina Francis Albone, 15, a Sault Tribe member, daughter of Helena Cerquoni and Kenneth R. Albone of New Jersey, and grandchild of Lillian Albone of Sault Ste. Marie, recently placed first in a S.P. Fencing Association Tournament during the champion- ship rounds. She has been taking fencing lessons in Sicklerville, N.J. for about one year before entering the tournament, held in southern New Jersey in April 2006. She reached the final championship rounds with just enough preliminary round victories to qualify. She then went undefeated throughout all the championship rounds, including defeating a previously undefeated tour- nament participant 5 to 4 in the championship match. She states the reason she did well in the championship was because a fellow participant suggested to her that she play for the enjoyment instead of trying too hard to win. She then enjoyed herself to first place. In addition to fencing, Nina plays the piano and flute. She is a prolific reader and writer and hopes to have her first short story published soon. She is a sophomore at Baptist Regional Nina Albone with her first place trophy. Tribe member Oliver “Bob” Shampine celebrated his 90th School in Haddon Heights, N.J. birthday on May 29th. The above photo has Bob and four gen- The 11 Annual Native American Walk for Sobriety will be held on Saturday, June 10 at 8 a.m., at erations. From left to right, Jim Depew, grandson; Chelsea the Sixth Street Bridge Park, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Following a brief ceremony with local speakers, Depew, great-granddaughter; Ethan Depew, great-grandson; participants will start the 2.5 mile walk along Monroe Ave., and proceed down to the Three Fires pow- Bob Shampine; Bobbie Depew, daughter; Cheryl Hanson, grand- wow grounds at Riverside Park. Prizes will be awarded to walkers. Contact Liz IsHak at Native American daughter; and Andrew Hanson, great-grandson. Bob has four Community Services for more detailed information at (616) 458-4078 ext. 105. children, 11 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. eople June 1, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News P Page 19 Sault Tribe mom answers questions about foster parenting By Brenda Austin through reading and the inter- Q: What has your experience April Lee Schmidt is a Sault net. When we visit the U.P., been with the licensing process Tribe member originally from if there is a powwow, I make and are you licensed by the tribe St. Ignace who now resides in every attempt to go and take my or state? Alabama with her husband Terry children. A: While living in Michigan Schmidt of Detroit and adopted My son, Tyler, 7, who is I was licensed by the tribe. Our siblings, Tyler and Ashley. multiracial has recently become experience with the tribe was Schmidt is a step, biological and very aware of his Native Ameri- a positive one; our licensing adoptive mother, grandmother can heritage. It struck me how worker, Juanita Bye, was very and sometimes foster parent. important it is for all of us to be helpful, kind and understanding. Their oldest daughter, Saman- connected to a community and Especially when wading through tha, is just finishing her first year people. I also thought it must be red tape. I am now licensed by at Smith College in Northhamp- harder to feel that sense of con- the state of Alabama and in all ton, Mass. Their oldest son, Dan, nection or bond if those bonds honesty the experience has not lives in Eaton Rapids, Ala., with were interrupted or severed such been as positive. his two children. Their other son as happens in adoption cases. Q: What qualities would you Josh lives a short distance from Fortunately for us, I am a say it takes to be a foster parent? April and Terry with his wife member of the same tribe as my A: There is a verse in the and two young sons. son, so I am able to call upon the Bible that states, “Whatever you Husband Terry and April Lee Schmidt, daughter Samantha and Below are answers to some adopted siblings Ashley, and Tyler. elders in my family for infor- did for one of the least of these questions Schmidt was asked mation. I also stay informed by brothers of mine, you did for about being an adoptive and The whole process went very father moved us south. Most of reading The Sault Tribe News. me.” It may sound corny but I foster mother. smoothly. Before Christmas Ty my childhood was spent in Texas Q: What made you decide to believe I am only doing what Q: How did your adopted was officially the newest mem- and Louisiana. When I was become a foster parent? God has lead me to do. children come to be with you? ber of our family. pregnant with my first birth child A: We fell into it rather acci- I think it just takes a willing- A: We’d been fostering two We had relocated from Michi- I moved back to the Upper Pen- dentally, I inquired about adop- ness to open your home and teenagers for about nine months gan to Alabama when I received insula where my husband and I tion first. It was in the spring your heart to someone in need. when one morning I received a a call from one of our prior case spent 20 years in St. Ignace and of 1996 that my son Josh had Don’t get me wrong, I realize call from our case worker asking workers. She informed me that Paradise. It was while living in a friend who was struggling at this is easier said than done. You me if we could foster a six-day Ashley had suffered a traumatic Paradise that we became foster home. Josh asked us if his friend need to try and be tolerant, open old baby. His mom was unsure brain injury and was in the care parents. In 1999 we relocated to could stay awhile until he could minded and patient. I say try about her ability to parent. of the state of Oregon. It was not Alabama after the death of my get things straightened out at because no one is ever all these We agreed and spent the rest believed that reunification with oldest brother, the third of my home. He stayed with us a year, things all the time. You have to of the day setting up all the her mother was likely and they siblings to walk on. I felt the until he graduated. He was our be forgiving of yourself, and re- necessary items we’d need. I thought it best if Ashley could need to be closer to my sister first unofficial foster child. We alize that just because one child was cooking supper when the be placed with her brother. We who resides here in Alabama and felt blessed to have been able didn’t fit doesn’t mean another worker brought Ty to our home. did not hesitate. my brother who lives in Louisi- to provide him a stable and safe won’t. He had a dark complexion with Because of Ashley’s injury ana. home enabling him to finish high I hear many people say they a head full of hair, and slept like she was considered unadoptable Q: What is your family back- school, set goals and plan for would like to be foster parents an angel. Even though we didn’t and we were asked to become ground? his future. It was this experience but would have a hard time expect to have him in our care her permanent foster parents. It A: My father is Jim Gamble that taught us how fulfilling be- emotionally when it came to for long we all fell in love with was nearly two years after that from St. Ignace and my mother ing a foster parent can be. returning the child to their birth him right away. first call before we could fly to is Alice Dutcher Gamble orig- Q: Do you feel there is a need family. Sometimes it is difficult, The case worker explained Oregon and bring our little girl inally from Cedarville. My for Native American foster par- but isn’t that what parenting is that his mother also had a two- home. It was nearly a year after maternal grandmother was Lucy ents in Indian Country? all about? Teaching ourselves year old daughter and was over- that before we could apply to Andress Dutcher and my moth- A: I feel there is a need for how to let go and praying we whelmed. She felt certain that Ty adopt her. er’s sister, Leona Brown, is very good foster parents in all areas did all we could for our children would only be with us for a few Finally on her eighth birth- involved in elders activities. of this country. Indian Country to be strong, confident, good weeks. His mother came to visit day the order for adoption was Q: Educational background? could really benefit because it adults when they head out on once a week, at times bringing signed making our darling girl A: I graduated from LaSalle is a lot easier teaching a child their own. All children are on her daughter Ashley with her. It not only a daughter of my heart High School’s adult education about his or her heritage if you loan to us whether they are birth, was on one of these visits that but a legal one as well. program and attended Bay Mills are also of the same heritage. adopted or foster. That is what she asked us if we would be in- Q: What are your family for two summer semesters. However, I don’t think that foster parenting is all about; lov- terested in adopting Ty. We were origins? Q: How do you stay involved should supersede all the other ing a child and giving them the shocked by her question, but told A: I am originally from St. with Native American culture? aspects of potential foster par- best you have while they are in her we would be interested. Ignace although as a child my A: I stay informed mostly ents. your care. Stork Report... Unit I elders held raffle for trip Kids tap dance to "Grand Old Flag" And the winners are: First place: Four tickets for LeAnn Rimes concert, Jacob Green. Second place: Dreamcatcher, Art McCoy. Third place: Dreamcatcher, Jamie Leask Fourth place: Golf jacket, Fa- Jacob Green, kitchen aide for ther John Haskell. the Sault Elder Meal Program. Fifth place: Sweat shirt, Larry He is shown displaying his Marsh. Rebecca Goldstein (left) and Brittany Baker (right) saluting brave Americans past and present. winning ticket for the LeAnn Sixth place: Long sleeve T- Rimes Concert. shirt, Jason McKinney. On March 30, 2006 second grade students Brittany Rose Baker and By Worley Rittenhouse, All the Elders would liketo Rebecca Goldstein, of Roscommon Elementary School in Roscommon, Tribal Elder thank all who participated. We Mich., performed a song and tap dance routine to ‘You’re a Grand Old On Friday, April 21, 2006 the Flag.’ Brittany and Rebecca were dressed as darling patriots in red- Jason and Jamie Medley sure appreciate your help and sup- Unit I Sault Elders held a raffle sequined leotards with sequined skirts, star headbands, flag necklaces and wish to announce the birth of port of our Committee projects. A carrying four foot silk American flags for their dance routine in the after- to raise money for their upcom- their son Miles Griffin Medley big thanks to Kewadin Casino for noon talent show choreographed by music teacher, Mrs. Chmielewski. ing trip to Washington D.C. and born Jan. 20, 2006. He weighed donating all of the prizes. Brittany Rose Baker is the daughter of Nick and Dawn Baker, of Green Bay, Wisc. seven pounds, seven ounces Roscommon, Michigan and a Sault Tribe member. She is the granddaugh- and was 19 inches in length. The Sault Tribe News welcomes submissions from our ter of Robert Roger and Elaine Horn of St. Ignace, Mich. Brittany chose this patriotic song as Brittany’s grandfather, Robert Derrick Horn, proudly Proud grandparents are Randy tribe members by mail c/o Communications, 531 Ash- and Judy Merrill and great- served four years in the Navy aboard the USS Cowpens. Rebecca Goldstein is the daughter of Mrs. Penelope Goldstein of grandmother Pauline Hickman. mun Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 or via e-mail at [email protected]. Any questions concerning Roscommon, Michigan and Darrin Goldstein of St. Petersburg, Fla. Brittany and Rebecca dedicated ‘You’re a Grand Old Flag’ to the brave submissions can be answered by calling (906) 632-6398. men and women who have, or are, proudly serving their country. Page 20 Gallery June 1, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News

Munising Community Center underway . . . The Bahweting Singers hosted a blessing of the Munising grounds, which included an honor song and offering of tobacco. The ceremony was attended by tribal elders, board members, staff and local officials. The 21,000 sq. ft. facility, formerly the Lincoln School constructed in 1915, is scheduled to open in the spring of 2007.

HUD awards Sault Tribe Housing Authority more than $4.6 million to increase housing opportunity and improve housing conditions U.S. Department of Housing to provide improved housing and Urban Development Mid- opportunity and housing condi- west Regional Director Joseph P. tions and assist home buyers with Galvan, second from right, and home buyer education training Kevin Fitzgibbons, administrator, classes, education on all avail- Eastern/Woodlands Office of Na- able financing options and home tive American Programs, far right, buyer’s down payment assistance. presented the Sault Tribe Hous- The Housing Authority will also ing Authority with a check for use Force Account construction $4,619,254 in federal assistance to rehabilitate its rental housing under HUD’s Indian Housing and vacant units. The construc- Block Grant program. tion/rehabilitation program will “This money helps Native provide training and jobs for tribe American communities do the members critical work of providing housing “I am appreciative for the op- opportunity, facilitating economic portunities these dollars represent development and improving living for Sault Tribe members," said conditions,” Galvan said. “These Chairperson Aaron Payment, in grants do so much good for so the center of photo. "And espe- many people and are evidence cially grateful for the hard work of our continuing commitment and dedication of our Housing to provide communities with the Authority team members lead by resources they need to meet the our Housing Division Director needs of their residents today and Carolyn O'Neil, (far left in photo), for future generations.” with Veronica Hickman, (second The Sault Tribe Housing from left) chairperson of the Authority will use these funds Housing Commission."

Hessel YEA student and volunteer recognition . . . Dinner was held and certificates were passed out to students and volunteers in the Hessel area. Certificates were given to 84 K-12 students who were nominated by their schools, 10 youth coun- License plates for tribe members. cil students, eight junior council students,12 student character certificates for students who took Dolores LeVeque of Munising shows off the new elder license classes in the teachings of the seven grandfathers and 20 volunteers received thank you certifi- plates that are for sale for $6 to help raise money for the Unit V cates. Elder Sub-committee. The committee also has member plates available. For more information or to purchase the plates, please contact Shirley at (906) 387-2101 or Katherine at (906) 387- Photos by Alan Kamuda 3299. OWWOW June 1, 2006 • THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS 2006 P Page 21

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Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians 25th Annual Powwow and Summer Gathering

The Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians will hold its 25th Annual Summer Gathering and Traditional Powwow. It will be held June 28 until July 2, 2006. The theme for this year’s powwow will be “Healing Mother Earth”

Head Male Dancer: TBA Head Female Dancer: Theresa Lewis Host Drum: White Fish Bay Co-Host Drum: TBA Emcee: Butch Elliot Head Veteran: George Martin Arena Director: Dan Bissel Co-Emcee: Beedahsega Elliot

Wednesday, June 28 10:30 a.m. Blessing of the powwow grounds, followed by a feast. Open to all community members! Thursday, June 29 6 a.m. Sunrise ceremony 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Summer spiritual gathering Lunch and dinner planned, (powwow grounds lodge) Friday, June 30 6 a.m. Sunrise ceremony 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Summer gathering 5 – 6:30 p.m. Kids carnival (big tent, powwow grounds) 4 – 7 p.m Drum and dancers (registration booth, powwow grounds)

7 p.m. . Grand entry (powwow grounds) Saturday, July 1 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Art show (Niigaanagiizhik building) For more information call Art Leighton at (906) 632-7494 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dancers and drum registration (registration booth, powwow grounds) 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Grand entry (powwow grounds) 5 p.m. Feast (Niigaanagiizhik building) Sunday, July 2 11a.m. Sunday Mass, by Brother John Haskell (Niigaanagiizhik building) 1 p.m. Grand entry (powwow grounds)

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For more information please contact: Bud Biron - (906) 632-7033 Melissa Causley - (906) 632-7494 Page 22 Young Scholars Program June 1, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Student recognition The Sault Tribe's Youth Education and Activities Program and The Sault Tribe News are awarding outstanding achievement recognition to students who qualified for the Young Scholars Program by earning straight A grades or perfect attendance for the fall semester of the 2005-06 school year. In addition to recognition, students received a certificate of appreciation and an incentive award of $25 per marking period with a maximum payment of $50 for their hard work and dedication.

Amanda Aldapa, 13 Chene Alden-Cadreau, 12 Derek Amshey, 13 Brandi Barens, 17 Taylor Becker, 11 Travis Behling, 13 Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Seventh grade Perfect attendance Sixth grade Seventh grade Eighth grade Seventh grade Ada, Mich. Senior St. Ignace, Mich. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Webberville, Mich Clinton Township, Mich. Ishpeming, Mich

Alyssa Bellant, 14 Heather Bellant, 11 Amber Bergman, 15 Rebecca Bickham, 17 Karli Boulton, 13 Christopher Brown, 18 Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Perfect attendance Ninth grade Sixth grade Ninth grade Junior Perfect attendance Senior East Jordon, Mich. East Jordon, Mich. Newberry, Mich. Hessel, Mich Seventh grade Gulliver, Mich. Carney, Mich.

Angie Carley, 13 Billy Carr, 11 Dillon Carr, 12 Alyson Causley-Piche, 12 Jessica Coullard, 13 Brook Derusha, 14 Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Eighth grade Sixth grade Perfect attendance Sixth grade Perfect attendance Freshman Cooks, Mich. Warren, Mich. Seventh grade Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Seventh grade Newberry, Mich. Riverdale, Mich. Pickford, Mich.

Danielle Derusha, 11 Joseph Derusha, 12 Rachel Derusha, 14 Emily DiAngelo, 13 Eric Dinnan, 16 Samantha Dinnan, 14 Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Straight A grades Perfect attendance Straight A grades Straight A grades Sixth grade Seventh grade Freshman Eighth grade Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Newberry, Mich. Conklin, Mich. Conklin, Mich. Germantown, Tenn. Junior Freshman Durand, Mich. Durand, Mich.

Cort Dumas, 11 Joshua Elliott, 12 Morgan Fierek, 15 Alicia Gervais, 15 Brittany Gervais, 16 Courtney Gervais, 13 Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Sixth grade Sophomore Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Eighth grade Sixth grade Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Goetzville, Mich. Sophomore Junior Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. St. Ignace, Mich. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. oung cholars rogram June 1, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Y S P Page 23 Student recognition

Jerome Gervais, 11 Amber Gill, 11 Karrie Grondin, 12 Jodi Hatinger, 18 Jordan Heabeart, 11 Annemarie Horn, 12 Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Senior Perfect attendance Seventh grade Sixth grade Sixth grade Seventh grade Manistique, Mich. Sixth grade St. Ignace, Mich. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Escanaba, Mich. Cheboygan, Mich. Macomb, Mich.

Toby Horner, 15 Christie Hyland, 15 Jesse Jarnigin, 13 Joshua Jarnigin, 13 Kayla Jewell, 15 Keri Jewell, 15 Straight A grades Straight A grades Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Eighth grade Eighth grade Freshman Freshman Sophomore Freshman Flint, Mich. Flint, Mich. Cheboygan, Mich. Cheboygan, Mich. Hilo, Hawaii Manistique, Mich.

Cody Jodoin, 12 Ashley Kelly, 17 Shawn Kesterke, 13 Jared King, 17 Richard Knecht, 11 Kaylee Krull, 12 Perfect attendance Straight A grades Perfect attendance Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Seventh grade Junior Seventh grade Senior Perfect attendance Seventh grade Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Brighton, Colo. Saint Joseph, Mich. Ringgold, Ga. Sixth grade Southgate, Mich.

Kacie Kuusisto, 13 Trevor Lassila, 12 Katy LaTour, 13 Kelly Latvata, 14 Kaleigh Lawrence, 16 Weston Lawrence, 12 Straight A grades Perfect attendance Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Perfect attendance Sixth grade Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Eighth grade Wetmore, Mich. Eighth grade Freshman Junior Seventh grade Bovey, Minn. Lindenhurst, Ill. Marquette, Mich. Swartz Creek, Mich. Swartz Creek, Mich.

Virginia Lee, 14 Mitchell Leon, 15 Dana Lucas, 17 Keely Lyons, 12 Kris Lyons, 14 Lacey MacLeod, 17 Straight A grades Straight A grades Perfect attendance Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Eighth grade Perfect attendance Senior Sixth grade Ninth grade Junior Bay City, Mich. Sophomore Kelliher, Minn. Florence, Ky. Florence, Ky. Cheboygan, Mich. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. oung cholars rogram Page 24 Y S P June 1, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Student recognition

Jamie Maki, 18 Taylor Maki, 13 Heather Marcus, 15 Lacy Martin, 12 Stephen Massaway, 18 Kent Maybank III, 12 Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Perfect Attendance Straight A grades Straight A grades Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Sixth grade Senior Seventh grade Senior Eighth grade Sophomore Wolverine, Mich. St. Ignace, Mich. Indian River, Mich. Puyallup, Wash. Chatham, Mich. Dimondale, Mich.

Shanon McFadden, 12 Brittny McKerchie, 11 Anthony Menard, 16 Brittany Menard, 15 Dillon Menard, 14 Liana Miles, 15 Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Seventh grade Sixth grade Perfect attendance Sophomore Freshman Freshman Canton, Mich. Cedar Springs, Mich. Junior Cheboygan, Mich. Negaunee, Mich Petaluma, Calf. Negaunne, Mich.

Ben Montgomery, 17 Olivia Montgomery, 16 Corey Moses, 12 Stephanie Mounts, 12 Andrew Mullins, 14 Alexandra Myhal, 14 Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Senior Sophomore Sixth grade Seventh grade Freshman Eighth grade Marquette, Mich. Marquette, Mich. St. Ignace, Mich. Taylor, Mich. St. Ignace, Mich. Parma Heights, Ohio

Natasha Myhal, 12 Brittany Nelson, 14 Toni Neuman, 16 Tonya Neuman, 18 Brandon Nickerson, 12 Brooke Nielson, 12 Perfect attendance Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Seventh grade Perfect attendance Sophomore Senior Sixth grade Seventh grade Parma Heights, Ohio Eighth grade Cheboygan, Mich. Cheboygan, Mich. Plymouth, Mich. Wayland, Mich. Pleasant Lake, Ind.

Ian O'Neill, 13 Tasha Opalka, 12 Tessa Opalka, 11 Jacob O'Reilly, 11 Alexandra Perry, 12 Nathan Peters, 11 Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Seventh grade Perfect attendance Sixth grade Eighth grade Seventh grade Sixth grade Flint, Mich. Seventh grade Olympia, Wash. Marquette, Mich. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. June 1, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Young Scholars Program Page 25 Student recognition

Brynn Peterson, 11 Darren Peterson, 15 Kyleigh Polzin, 11 Mark Pomeroy, 13 Adam Povey, 16 Jason Povey, 16 Straight A grades Perfect attendance Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Perfect attendance Sixth grade Sophomore Sixth grade Seventh grade Junior Junior Houghton Lake, Mich. Wells, Mich. Bay City, Mich. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Rudyard, Mich.

Renee Rapin, 16 Casey Reikowsky, 14 Kyle Reikowsky, 12 Dakota Richards, 11 Kaylin Richards, 14 Max Savard, 15 Straight A grades Straight A grades Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Straight A grades Straight A grades Sophomore Perfect attendance Sixth grade Sixth grade Eighth grade Perfect attendance Fresno, Calf . Eighth grade Raleigh, N.C. LakeWorth, Fla. Lakeworth, Mich. Freshman Raleigh, N.C. Saginaw, Mich.

Nicole Schnurer, 17 Lucas Schork, 15 Michael Sierant, 16 Michelle Sierant. 12 Stephen Sierant, 14 Darin Smith, 16 Straight A grades Perfect attendance Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Senior Freshman Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Manistique, Mich. Wetmore, Mich. Sophomore Sixth grade Eighth grade Sophomore Oakland Township, Mich. Oakland Township, Mich. Oakland Township, Mich. Midland, Mich.

Holly Smith, 14 Samantha Soden, 12 Michael Soule, 11 Bradley St. Germain, 14 Ashley St. Louis, 17 Jonathan Stewart, 13 Straight A grades Straight A grades Perfect attendance Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Eighth grade Seventh grade Sixth grade Ninth grade Senior Perfect attendance St. Ignace, Mich. Traverse City, Mich. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Negaunee, Mich. St. Ignace, Mich. Eighth grade Scarbro, W.V.

Johnna Taylor, 17 Joshua Theeck, 12 James Theeck, 14 Ashley Thomson, 16 Amber Ulasich, 13 Ashley Valik, 14 Straight A grades Perfect attendance Straight A grades Perfect attendance Straight A grades Straight A grades Senior Sixth grade Ninth grade Junior Eighth grade Freshman Newberry, Mich. Fenton, Mich. Fenton, Mich. San Diego, Calf. Troy, Mich. Farwell, Mich. oung cholars rogram Page 26 Y S P June 1, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Student recognition

Emily Valik, 12 Greg Vaughn, 13 Leanne Vaughn, 16 CJ Weber Jr., 13 Tawni Whipple, 13 Ronald Whipple, 11 Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Perfect attendance Seventh grade Eighth grade Sophomore Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Sixth grade Farwell, Mich. Manistique, Mich. Manistique, Mich. Seventh grade Seventh grade Ravenna, Mich. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Ravenna, Mich.

Wanda Hernandez, 13 Lauren McLeod, 14 Isabella Rose, 15 Straight A grades Straight A grades Straight A grades Eighth grade Freshman Sophomore St. Ignace, Mich. Clarkston, Mich. Cheboygan, Mich. Christopher Houghton, 18 Molly Michaels, 13 Virginia Rose, 14 Perfect attendance Straight A grades Perfect attendance Senior Perfect attendance Freshman Kicheloe, Mich. Seventh grade Cheboygan, Mich. Manistique, Mich. Helena Hunt, 16 Sierra Rusinek, 11 Perfect attendance Angela Miller, 18 Straight A grades Junior Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Andrea Williams, 12 Grace Wilson, 11 Taylor Witkawski, 12 Burton, Mich. Senior Sixth grade Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Straight A grades Dafter, Mich. Menominee, Mich. Seventh grade Sixth grade Perfect attendance Zepherin Hunt, 17 Perfect attendance Ashley Moore, 16 Christopher Sawyer, 17 St. Ignace, Mich. Alpena, Mich. Seventh grade Senior Straight A grades Straight A grades Port St. Lucie, Fla. Joseph Albert, 12 Alisia Brandt, 12 Burton, Mich. Junior Senior Straight A grades Straight A grades Negaunee, Mich. Wyoming, Mich. Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Rick Jones, 13 Seventh grade Sixth grade Samantha Creeden, 14 Perfect attendance Aimee Muscoe, 16 Sierra Soden, 16 Allen Park, Mich. Cheboygan, Mich. Perfect attendance Eighth grade Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Freshman Riley, Mich. Junior Junior Shannon Albert, 14 Kristen Brown, 14 Manistique, Mich. Howell, Mich. Traverse City, Mich. Straight A grades Straight A grades Kallee Kirby, 13 Perfect attendance Freshman Deren Derusha, 17 Straight A grades Steven Parrish, 16 Ashley Soule, 16 Freshman Flint, Mich. Straight A grades Perfect attendance Straight A grades Straight A grades Allen Park, Mich. Senior Eighth grade Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Haley Cable, 13 Newberry, Mich. Kodak, Tenn. Sophomore Sophomore Jessica Allen, 12 Straight A grades Hazel Park, Mich. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Straight A grades Perfect attendance Amy Dunn, 15 Erica Kodramaz, 13 Seventh grade Eighth grade Straight A grades Straight A grades Matthew Payment, 18 Sasha Spencley, 16 Menominee, Mich. Wyandotte, Mich. Sophomore Perfect attendance Straight A grades Straight A grades Rochester Hills, Mich. Eighth grade Perfect attendance Junior Rochelle Allen, 14 Clifton Campbell, 14 Concord Township, Ohio Senior Charlevoix, Mich. Straight A grades Perfect attendance Megan Eby, 14 Newberry, Mich. Ninth grade Freshman Straight A grades Joshua Koschmider, 14 Shauna Spencley, 15 Menominee, Mich. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Ninth grade Perfect attendance Alyssa Pechta, 15 Straight A grades Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Ninth grade Straight A grades Ninth grade Adam Amshey, 15 Eric Campbell, 15 White House, Tenn. Perfect attendance Charlevoix, Mich. Perfect attendance Straight A grades Nickolas Eby, 17 Sophomore Ninth grade Sophomore Straight A grades Kenneth Koschmider, 16 St. Ignace, Mich. Matthew Splan, 16 Ada, Mich. Tucson, Ariz. Senior Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Junior Drake Pertuit, 12 Junior Hailee Baij, 12 Gregory Campbell, 13 White House, Tenn. Perfect attendance Janesville, Wisc. Straight A grades Perfect attendance Josie Fegan, 12 Seventh grade Perfect attendance Eighth grade Straight A grades Michael Koschmider, 13 Germantown, Tenn. Steven Splan, 18 Seventh grade Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Seventh grade Perfect attendance Straight A grades Wetmore, Mich. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Seventh grade Quinn Pertuit, 11 Senior Laura Campbell, 13 White House, Tenn. Perfect attendance Janesville, Wisc. Kori Baij, 11 Perfect attendance Matthew Fields, 12 Sixth grade Perfect Attendance Eighth grade Perfect attendance Benjamin Lockwood, 12 Germantown, Tenn. Emily Stankewitz, 13 Sixth grade Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Seventh grade Straight A grades Straight A grades Wetmore, Mich. Noblesville, Ind. Perfect attendance Kimberly Piggett, 16 Eighth grade Michelle Castagne, 13 Sixth grade Perfect attendance Cheboygan, Mich. William Barker, 15 Straight A grades Jordon Gill, 14 Waupun, Wisc. Junior Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Perfect attendance St. Clair Shores, Mich. Alexa Toms, 11 Sophomore Eighth grade Eighth grade Heather Lockwood, 14 Perfect attendance Germfask, Mich. Cheboygan, Mich. Escanaba, Mich. Perfect attendance Misty Proton, 18 Sixth grade Freshman Perfect attendance Prudenville, Mich. Martin Beaudoin, 14 Tara Caswell, 15 Jordon Gokey, 12 Waupun, Wisc. Senior Perfect attendance Straight A grades Perfect attendance Gaylord, Mich. Kyle Toms, 16 Ninth grade Perfect attendance Sixth grade Kali Marshall, 13 Perfect attendance Moran, Mich. Freshman Indian River, Mich. Perfect attendance Travis Reed, 17 Junior Newberry, Mich. Eighth grade Perfect attendance Prudenville, Mich. Martina Beaudoin, 12 Jared Grimmer, 13 St. Ignace, Mich. Junior Perfect attendance Megan Charboneau, 13 Straight A grades Carney, Mich. Tyler Toms, 14 Seventh grade Straight A grades Seventh grade Terry Martin Perfect attendance Moran, Mich. Eighth grade Bay City, Mich. Perfect attendance Danielle Reid, 13 Freshman Cheboygan, Mich. Freshman Straight A grades Prudenville, Mich. Tonya Beaudoin, 17 Joseph Grimmer, 16 Manistique, Mich. Eighth grade Perfect attendance Matthew Clow, 12 Perfect attendance Manistique, Mich. Katie Vincent, 17 Junior Perfect attendance Junior Devin McGahey, 15 Straight A grades Moran, Mich. Sixth grade Bay City, Mich. Straight A grades Perfect attendance Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Sophomore Alyce Rice, 15 Senior Sara Beck, 11 Curtis Grondin, 11 Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Perfect attendance Newberry, Mich. Straight A grades Michael Clow, 13 Perfect attendance Sophomore Sixth grade Perfect attendance Sixth grade Sean McGahey, 11 Greensboro, N.C. Marquette, Mich. Seventh grade Cheboygan, Mich. Straight A grades Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Sixth grade Kevin Rice, 13 Kelsey Boda, 13 Shelby Hanchers, 14 Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Joseph Cox, 17 Straight A grades Eighth grade Eighth grade Perfect attendance Freshman Greensboro, N.C. Cheboygan, Mich. Senior Muskegon, Mich. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. June 1, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Kewadin Page 27 American Indian gaming benefits all In recent months, some politi- Upper Peninsula in many ways. fields, purchase fire fighting cians are attacking Indian owned Kewadin Casinos is now the larg- equipment and build playgrounds casinos by reporting on false- est employer in the Eastern Upper for the entire community. hoods, printing misleading state- Peninsula with approximately “It is amazing to see how ments and not reporting both 1,300 people and an annual pay- much we have grown over the sides of important issues. They roll of over $30 million. These years,” said General Manager are not sharing information on people live, work and play in the Steve Sprecker. the positive economic impact state of Michigan paying taxes, The economic impact the casinos can bring to communi- buying goods and supporting casino has on the local area is ties. They are not letting people local businesses. astounding. Since 1986, the busi- know of the thousands upon thou- The Kewadin facilities draw nesses and government services sands of dollars that are given over four million customers from of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of locally in donations, sponsorships around the state annually who Chippewa Indians, including and in jobs. not only visit the casino, but sup- Kewadin Casinos, have pumped “Locally, we can all see the port other businesses in the area nearly $4.4 billion into Michigan benefits of having a business which depend on tourist dollars. according to a 2002 study by this size in the eastern Upper This trickle down effect has KPMG, one of the world’s most Peninsula,” said Tony Goetz, increased tourism in the eastern respected accounting and busi- chief operating officer. “From Upper Peninsula. ness consulting companies. employee wages, to construction As every other casino in the Native American gaming is projects, to revenue we put back state, the five Kewadin Casinos a movement that is growing by The Hessel deli now has a name! into the community in the form have helped improve the overall leaps and bounds each year. In Deli chef Mrs. Dorothy Henry stands under the menu of the Hessel of two-percent contributions or economic climate of the area. the early 1980’s, there were only Casino deli with a pizza ready to go. The deli didn't have a name until donations, the impact can be seen Chippewa County alone has seen five casinos in Michigan and the recently and finally has been christened "Northern Nook." Team mem- and we are proud of that.” it's unemployment rate drop from current casino count is 19. ber Angel Lee, who works security at the casino, won the deli naming The Native American casino 11.3 percent in 1990 to nine per- The Native gaming market contest and received a $50 gift certificate for her effort. industry is booming throughout cent in 2004. Other communities took in approximately $16.2 the country. In the United States, hosting a Kewadin Casino have billion in revenues in 2003, an there are 562 Native American also seen this trend including increase of 12 percent compared tribes of which 354 operate gam- Mackinac County, whose unem- to 2002. Comparatively, non- SPRING CLEAN UP ing facilities under 249 state ployment rate is now 10 percent native casinos brought in more A spercial thank you to all team members participating in this gaming compacts. These facili- compared to 14.3 percent in 1990. revenue at $26.5 billion, but only year's spring clean up at Kewadin Sault! Participating in this years ties have created 400,000 jobs. Casinos are community sup- posted an increase of 1.4 percent event were Annette Andress, Vicky Puidokas, Dana Olmstead, Larry The Native gaming market took porters. They support local compared to their 2002 numbers. Marsh, Ashley Payment, John Cleary, Linda McKelvie, Lee Lowir- in approximately $16.2 billion in events, fund-raisers and non- Native casinos bring a lot to more, Kevin Pavlat, Kevin O'Neil and John Laitinen. A special thanks revenue in 2003. profit organizations. In 2005, an area. Take a look around. to Joe Nasser who coordinated this event. Just like every other tribe Kewadin Casinos gave over The street repair, the fire truck, In total 25 bags of trash were collected by these individuals making across the United States, the Sault $140,000 in donations. In addi- the library, the community our property sparkle and mother nature smile! Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa tion, casinos distribute 2 percent center, increased educational Winners of our special drawings were: Vicky Puidokas — show Indians, opened its Kewadin of their slot earrings to local opportunities for your children, tickets for two and Kevin Pavlat — gift certificate for $100. Casinos in an effort to bring jobs governments. At Kewadin alone, increase employment, hospital and increase the opportunities in $20.4 million in two- percent services, all parts of the the area. distributions were handed out community we call home that we Be sure to check out Kewadin Casino’s new Web The significant growth of the so governments can purchase take for granted, benefit from the casino organization has ben- computers for schools, pave roads site at www.kewadin.com. The Web site has been casinos. Those benefits affect us efited the Sault area and eastern for citizens, build school athletic all. redesigned to be more user friendly and contains more information about Kewadin’s upcoming GOOD NEWS promotions, concerts and gaming events. FROM Manager on duty

Written and compiled by Michelle Bouschor Saultstarts Ste. Marie, Mich.this or issues month they may have. “Bot- — In an effort to involve Kewa- tom line, our management team din’s management team members members will be a better informed NIGA urges Congress to direct NIGC to with all casino shifts, the casino decision maker,” said Goetz. formally began a new program The management team member work with tribes and states on called manager on duty on May on duty will rotate weekly so ev- 15. eryone has the opportunity to par- The program will make avail- ticipate. While on duty, they will class III gaming regulations able one management team be assigned a series of multiple Washington, D.C. — Before the House Resources the NIGC and tribes can solve the agency’s concerns member during peak business tasks to be performed throughout Committee Oversight Hearing on May 11, National about regulation, while protecting tribal sovereignty.” hours including weekends, nights the shift that will promote a great Indian Gaming Authority (NIGA) Chairman Ernest According to NIGA, in 2005, tribes spent over and holidays thus getting away deal of interaction with customers Stevens, Jr. stressed the need for Congress to work $320 million nationwide on tribal, state and federal from the more traditional daytime and team members. The pro- directly with tribal governments, as well as states, regulation. This investment funds over 3,400 federal, dominated schedules that have gram will also require a written with regard to class III gaming regulations. He state and tribal regulatory personnel with credentials; been practiced in previous years. report and assessment, which will concluded by asking Congress to hold a series of such as FBI agents, state and tribal law enforcement “All of our management cur- then be used to identify casino hearings, including field hearings, which will demon- officers, military officers, accountants, auditors, bank rently demonstrates a presence strengths and weaknesses. strate the strength and effectiveness of the tribal-state officials and state regulators. Tribal regulation also during these times,” said Tony The Manager on Duty program compact system and the existing comprehensive web funds state of the art surveillance and security Goetz, chief operating officer. is scheduled to kick off just prior of Indian gaming regulation. equipment. "This program will simply formal- to the summer season, and will Chairman Stevens expressed NIGA’s concerns In his testimony, Stevens also state, “The NIGC ize additional duties with specific eventually expand to the four with a proposal to amend the Indian Gaming Regula- is asking for a blank check to determine its own goals and objectives. It will make outlining casino sites. tor Act (IGRA) that “will grant broad new authority jurisdiction.” He then asked Congress to instead us involved in every department Current management team to the National Indian Gaming Commission going “direct the NIGC to work with tribes and states under during peak times, taking man- members in the Sault include: agement’s involvement to a whole Chief Operating Officer Tony far beyond the minimum internal control standards. existing law before risking limited tribal government new level.” Goetz, Chief Financial Officer Their provision will tread on states’ rights and tribal revenue.” Having upper management reg- Rick McDowell, Casino General sovereignty by giving them the ability to override The National Indian Gaming Association is a non- ularly available and involved on Manager Steve Specker, V.P. Mar- existing tribal-state compacts.” profit trade association comprised of 184 American all shifts of the casino will better keting and Sales Alan Bouschor, “Tribal governments currently dedicate tre- Indian Nations and other nonvoting associate equip the team in assessing opera- V.P. Hotel Carol Eavou, mendous resources to regulation,” Stevens members. The mission of NIGA is to advance the tional functions. It will allow the Tammy Schroeder, Retail and said. “Disrupting or adding to this process will inflate lives of Indian people economically, socially and management team an opportunity Support Services Director Tammy the governmental process at serious risk to Indian politically. NIGA operates as a clearing house and to talk with all team members and Schroeder, Food and Beverage country, disrupting our existing and effective regula- educational, legislative and public policy resources casino customers giving them a Director Janice Frye and Slot tory process. We believe that through consultation, for tribes, policy makers and the public. chance to openly discuss concerns Director Dave Kucharczyk. Page 28 June 1, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News News of other nations Compiled by Rick Smith ects) is becoming a first-class crisis. And, again, our young want to recall the traditional Anishinaabe role of women as Archaeologists launch large people are attending second-class schools at rates that protectors of water, what they call the lifeblood of Mother should never happen here in America." Earth. So far they have completed treks around Lakes dig despite Indian opposition — Native News Online Superior, Michigan and Huron. Their walk around Lake VIRGINIA — Archaeologists hope to spend their sum- Ontario began April 29. mer searching thousands of acres on Virginia's Middle — The Free Press Peninsula for Indian artifacts. The area is the future site of a reservoir, a project fiercely opposed by the Pamunkey, College student selected Mattaponi and Upper Mattaponi Indian tribes. for NAJA Board of Directors The tribes also are upset about the archaeological dig, south dakota — Christina Good Voice, Muscogee Arrow throwers carry on tradition which will focus on 6,000 acres of forests and fields. Creek, joined the Native American Journalists Association Montana — Instead of it's annual spring pow- "We've been here . . . 10,000 years and (they) have been (NAJA) Board of Directors. The 24-year-old University of wow, the American Indian Cultural Association at Rocky here 400 years and they want us to mitigate? That's impos- Oklahoma student is an Associated Press intern and a for- Mountain College (RMC) hosted an arrow-throwing tour- sible," said Upper Mattaponi Chief Ken Adams. mer staff writer for the Cherokee Phoenix and Oklahoma nament. The Mattaponi and Pamunkey reservations are within Daily. Arrow throwing is a traditional Crow sport in which three miles of the reservoir site and the Upper Mattaponi Good Voice said she is honored and thrilled about her men throw handmade arrows at a target arrow jabbed into tribe owns acreage about eight miles away. "Let the poor selection. "As a scholarship recipient, NAJA has helped the ground. The men take two strides and hurl the arrow, people rest, let the artifacts rest," said Warren Cook of the me with college expenses for the last three years. Now that somewhat like a javelin. Seniors throw 40 yards, youth 18 Pamunkey Indian Tribe. I am about to graduate, I am excited to be the representa- and under throw 38 yards. Throwers are awarded points The planned exploration will be among the largest tive of the NAJA student membership," she said. Christina for the arrow that lands closest to the target and points investigations of its kind in Virginia history. plans to seek input from student members to help better are added for level of difficulty, such as landing an arrow — Associated Press serve them. In addition to creating the student board posi- shaft-to-shaft, feather-to-feather and perfectly parallel with tion, NAJA has approved a charter policy to help college the target. Depending on a host's rules, if the thrower's groups create student chapters. A group of students at the arrow splits the shaft of the target arrow, he receives extra points and could win the tournament. UN treaty to protect oral University of Montana is currently petitioning for chap- ter status. NAJA currently has 106 college and 142 high Eynard Left Hand, who has been throwing arrows for traditions enters into force school students enrolled as members. more than 50 years, has never seen an arrow ricochet off NEW YORK — On April 20, a United Nations treaty — Native American Journalists Association the other shafts. It's kind of a mystery, he said, how the protecting the world's cultures went into effect. It aims arrows always find ground, sometimes with a "clack" as to safeguard languages, oral traditions and expressions, they hit other shafts. "Maybe it's the eagle feathers," he performing arts, social practices, rituals, festive events, said. "But it never bounces off; it just sticks in the middle." knowledge and practices concerning nature and the uni- American Indian tribes assert identity Arrow throwing is commonplace across the Crow reserva- verse along with knowledge linked to traditional crafts. Georgia — During a recent conference at the tion, said Janine Pease from RMC. Families have throwing "Contemporary lifestyles and the process of globaliza- University of Georgia, scholars shared ideas about how areas carefully paced out and will invite groups to compete tion are undermining considerably the living cultures indigenous people throughout the Americas might assert on any given weekend. inherited through tradition," said UNESCO Director- themselves. This was the first major conference to explore Arrow throwing is exclusively for men. Traditionally, General Koïchiro Matsuura. "By offering them adequate how nationalism plays out in literature and literary criti- women are not allowed even to touch the arrows; instead, means for their preservation, this instrument fills a legal cism. they watch the competition and prepare the food, an loophole." Some comments — "One of the biggest topics in Native expected part of every competition. The treaty, called Convention for the Safeguarding of American studies for about 10 years now has been nation- — Billings Gazette the Intangible Cultural Heritage, provides for drawing alism. Nationalism within sovereign tribes is advocacy for up national inventories of cultural elements that must be their people and nation," said Jace Weaver, University of protected, the creation of an intergovernmental committee Georgia Institute of Native American Studies. 2009 games will play up tribes' past comprising experts from states' parties, and the creation of "Assimilation is used to discredit and critics accuse authors of being 'not real' for writing in English rather than Colorado — In July 2009, the first American Indian two lists — one covering the intangible heritage of human- Historical Games will be held in Parker. The five-day ity, and the other featuring parts of that heritage considered their indigenous language. Many critics judge American Indian literature as culturally inferior." remarked Joy event will offer U.S. tribes a unique chance to reconnect to be in urgent need of safeguarding. with their heritage and a chance to accurately portray how — Development Gateway Harjo, University of New Mexico "Recognition is based on categories of quantity, such as their tribes lived and played. percentage of blood heritage. These measures are threat- "This is an opportunity for us to describe who we are, ening because they imply people can only become less where we came from," said Ken Klaudt, an elder in the Officials make strides in American Indian. Through this viewpoint, Indians can only Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara tribes, and commissioner of effort to preserve Keres language vanish," observed Daniel Justice, University of Toronto. the games. "Some stereotypes in literature have become ingrained Among the schedules games are alligator wrestling, New Mexico — Laguna Pueblo and state education catching arrows in flight, throwing tomahawks from gal- officials have signed an agreement allowing the tribe to in the American psyche," noted Robbie Ethridge, University of Mississippi. loping horses, fishing with spears and buffalo robe keep- select tribe members to teach Laguna language and culture away. to students at Laguna-Acoma Middle/High School. "American Indians' involvement in the creation of base- ball, as well as their participation in American Indian soft- Organizers hope to have 560 tribes represented at the The signing was termed a true historical event because games. Klaudt envisions the event drawing 150,000 visi- of the impact these teachings will have on the tribe's ball leagues, has been ignored. The native image in sports is not there. We're only the mascot for sports," commented tors. The games will also become a major musical event. youth, both today and in the future. "This really is a sig- Klaudt, 62, is a member of the Southern Gospel Music nificant step," said Laguna Governor Ronald Johnson. LeAnne Howe, University of Illinois. "American Indians must assert (themselves) on behalf Hall of Fame and several of his friends including Willie "Language is important to the retention of culture, our way Nelson, Dolly Parton and the Oak Ridge Boys are expect- of life. It's not only how we dress, it's how we eat, how we of (their) land, culture and community. This begins with sovereignty. It means a sense of self that is our own," said ed to perform during the five-day event. "We'll have excit- worship." ing historical Indian games during the day, and good old Fourteen students from LAHS attended the ceremony Simon Ortiz, University of Toronto. — Red and Black.com country and gospel music at night," Klaudt said. and were asked by tribal leaders to tell their peers about — Denver Post the plans. "This really benefits the future," said Geoff Kie from Laguna Middle School. "This is going to help gen- eration after generation and will help keep the traditions of Great Lakes for sale! Michigan's the tribe alive." Salt River community — Gallup Independent Odawa Indians lead anti-Nestle fight Michigan — If water is the oil of the 21st century, to host basketball invitational then Michigan is like Saudi Arabia. Now, for the first time Arizona — This year the Native American Basketball in history, the Great Lakes are being compromised by a Invitational (NABI) tournament will be hosted by the Salt Donate trailers to tribes new Michigan law and the Nestle Corporation. Nestle River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Sponsored by North Dakota — About 90,000 Native American plans to bottle up even more Great Lakes water — up to Nike, the NABI is the largest all-American Indian tour- families across the nation are homeless. During a Senate 250,000 gallons of water per day to sell at a 24,000 per- nament in North America. It's sole purposed is to create budget hearing, U.S. Senator Tim Johnson said 20,000 cent markup. This gives Nestle's a daily profit $500,000 to college scholarship opportunities for American Indian mobile homes not being used by Hurricane Katrina victims $1,800,000. high school athletes. "We are using basketball as a tool to should be moved to Indian Country. A new law allows Nestle to increase water purchases encourage youth to pursue higher education,'' said Mark "Rather than allow these homes to go to waste, they can with the provision that the bottles can be no larger than West, vice president of player programs for the Phoenix be used immediately in native communities, not only for 5.7 gallons apiece. Few Midwesterners realize that Nestle Suns and NABI co-founder. ''Their exceptional talent and housing but also as additional classrooms for reservation now sells the "Ice Mountain" brand of bottled water. The passion for the game make them prime candidates for schools, whose facilities are in desperate need of repair," containers, which show a majestic snowy mountain, are scholarship opportunities but, due to the demographics of Johnson wrote. misleading — Ice Mountain water does not come from most reservations, they do not always get to show off their Lillian Sparks from the National Indian Education mountains; the water is drawn from four wells near Grand talents to college recruiters.'' Association (NIEA) agrees. "Right now, a lot of our stu- Rapids, Mich. The NABI tournament will host 64 tribal teams from dents are being forced to receive their education in non The United Indian Nations of the Great Lakes (UINGL) the United States and Canada. ''Having the Salt River stable and nonpermanent structures," she said. "When are at the forefront in mounting challenges to Nestle. More Pima-Maricopa Indian Community as our title sponsor they're coming from homes that are also unstable and in than 140 Great Lakes tribes have joined to protect the brings endless opportunities for the tribe, NABI and our poor conditions, and then we're asking them to receive waters. "We're not stakeholders but bonafide owners," said Indian youth,'' said Gina Marie Scarpa-Mabry, co-founder their education in poor conditions as well, what kind of Bob Goulais, speaking for the Union of Ontario Indians. and organizer of NABI. ''We look forward to growing with message are we sending to our children?" "The Great Lakes are not for sale." them.'' Ryan Wilson, also from NIEA, summed it up this way In 2003, Indian women began journeys around the — Indian Country Today at the Senate budget hearing, "The backlog (in school proj- Great Lakes carrying copper buckets full of water. They etters June 1, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News L Page 29 Financial help greatly cotton, marbles, a toy purse made assistance was very helpful and substantial fines and quite possi- —Hillary Dowling Raining out of walrus fur, magnets, flags, appreciated. Again, thank you bly jail if found guilty as a repeat Thank you for helping appreciated coins, state quarters, stamps, very much. offender. Last, but not least, are Dear Editor, pencils and pens, pins, badges, Sincerely, sanctions to your drivers license. boaters in distress I would like to thank you very lots of books, candy, bumper —Debra A. Menard You “of age” friends can also face Two Sault Ste. Marie citizens much for the fall 2005 incen- stickers, CDs, mini-discs, note Dr. Paquette saved criminal charges for their role in and business owners, Darryl tive award that I received. Your cards, calendars, pictures of all contributing to you getting alco- and Donna Dalimonte along financial help is greatly appreci- sorts of things, children’s reports, employees life hol. with Bay Mills Police Sergeant ated and will be put towards the maps, letters, postcards, etc. We Dear Editor, Other consequences can be Phillip Donnay, Officer Paul last two years of my education at have waited until now to send out Recently, I sought medical the irreversible risk of an injury Baragwanath and Sergeant Dean Michigan Tech. Thank you again! thank you notes to the people who clearance from Dr. Paquette at or death in a vehicle accident; Parrish all had a part in the rescue Sincerely, sent us packages. We couldn’t the Sault Tribe Health Center to injury or death from alcohol of my children, young niece and —Jessica L. Aho possibly write back to all who obtain knee surgery. Thanks to poisoning; an unwanted and/or brother when the boat they were Elder thanks tribe for sent us letters and postcards. We her thoroughness and knowledge, unplanned physical or sexual in ran out of gas and was blown kept a thank you book for the she would not allow me to have assault; legal impoundment of offshore from Back Bay in Bay

help with medications people who sent packages. We are surgery until I had a new echo any vehicle involved, no matter Mills. Thank you Darryl and This letter is a thank you for sending out a little over 200 of and heart stress test due to my who it belongs to; and the public Donna for taking time to assist all of the help I have received them. family medical history of heart embarrassment of seeing your in their rescue and using your since I became ill, especially this The kids have completed a disease. I resisted but, thank God, name in the local newspaper. All own personal boat to find them. last time with cancer, and it’s not state project that they showed the she insisted; and here is the rest of these things have happened in Thank you Sergeant Donnay, over yet. The medication I have class using some of the informa- of the story. Chippewa County to people just Officer Baragwanath and Sergeant received and all of the other pay- tion we received. We have kept On April 28, Dr. Schuil, a sur- like you. Parrish for your help and support ments that have been made on my the information in individual state geon at the Heart and Vascular As this school year comes to a in bringing them back to shore behalf are a real blessing. files, folders, boxes, etc. When Center in Petoskey, installed a close, your family and community safely. I’m also very thankful that I also want to thank Kim the kids receive the mail they stent in the left side of my heart applaud your achievements, but my brother and son both had their Menard and all of her staff. Kim date it, tally by state, put pins on for a near 100 percent blockage. we also ask for your help. Please cell phones and were able to call has really had her hands full with a map of where they are from, He told me I had been a ticking be a responsible person for your for help. None of the boaters were all of my phone calls. graph it by the day and week, and time bomb and, if I had been put own sake. Please be a responsible dressed to be out on the water at Thank you again for taking then we open it and file it with the under general anaesthesia for person for your friends. One drink night and owe their safe return care of us elders. appropriate state. We will display knee surgery, I would never have is too much; one drink is never to the combined efforts of many Sincerely, all the things we received in May awoke. He credits Dr. Paquette enough. No drinking. Period. We wonderful hands. —Marilyn T. Cook at an open house. The kids’ state for saving my life and so do I. ask you to do whatever is neces- Thank you, Thank you U.S.A. projects are displayed also. We Thank you Dr. Paquette, for sary to stop the risks. —Brenda Austin usually fill up the cafeteria. your care, kindness and a happy Let’s work together to make Youth thanks tribe for project supporters ending! Dear Editor, Thanks again for your effort Year 2006 a truly memorable one and money spend on our U.S.A. —Lana Patton for all. Young Scholars Award Thank you to all of you who I am writing sent us information on the fourth project. We have plains all around Class of 2006 —Brian Peppler, prosecuting us with rich black soil with attorney; Jeff Moran, sheriff; this letter to thank graders’ U.S.A. Project. We have Dear Editor, the Sault Ste. received a little over 600 pieces mainly corn and beans grown Greetings to the seniors and Louis Murray, chief, Sault Ste. here. The kids have really seen a Marie Police; Fred Paquin, Marie Tribe of of mail from all over the United fellow students of Chippewa Chippewa Indians States. We are finally caught up different world by the things you County. Those of you about to chief, Sault Tribe Police; Lt. sent. Thanks for caring about their Gregg Tamlyn, post commander for awarding me enough to start acknowledging graduate are looking back with the young scholars people who have sent us things. education! fond memories of friends and MSP 93; Joe Micolo, chief, Sincerely, Kinross Twsp. Police; and Kurt award. It is a great Sorry it has taken so long, but good times, but are also look- honor to receive there are only so many hours in —Mrs. McClain and the ing ahead to a new exciting and Perron, chief, Bay Mills Tribe fourth graders Police. this award for my hard work and our school day and we have to fit more independent future. This determination in my schooling. the other six subjects in also. We Thank you for milestones means getting greater Supporting education I look forward to continuing my have received everything from transportation privileges, but it also means get- Thank you so much for your education in college, and the chal- purses, antlers, popcorn, peanuts, ting greater responsibilities. continued support for education. I lenges I may face ahead. I know fake money, walrus whisker assistance Rewards and celebrations are graduated from Moravian College my great-great-grandma Mary toothpick, cactuses, license plates, Dear Editor, an expected response to your in Bethlehem, PA., last May and I Murray would be proud of me. pinion and pinto beans, Eskimo I would like to thank Teresa achievements. For those of you am now working on my master's Thanks again for everything. yo-yo, Alaskan ulu knife and Patten, Cindy Thomas and Peggy not yet age 21, however, getting of divinity at Yale. All of this Sincerely, bowl set, porcupine quills, grouse Maleport for all their assistance together with friends where alco- would not have been possible —Chris Sawyer feathers, wooden moose candy in helping my husband and me hol is served and consumed is a without the help you have given dispenser, Nomad bookmark, can- in getting to East Boston, Mass. reality that carries heavy conse- me. I was recently married in ning lid, Delaware racing CDs, We were notified of my brothers quences. July, so your aid has helped make red desert sand, rattlesnake rattle, death on March 20, 2006, and his An obvious consequence is the transition much less stressful. salt from the Great Salt Plains, funeral was on March 23. Their going to jail if arrested, getting Thank you so much.

ATTENTION SAULT TRIBE MEMBERS

Participate in the upcoming:

Native American Cup A National Tribal Team Tournament at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa August 4, 5 & 6, 2006.

Golfers must cover the fees associated:

Single Occupancy: $475.00 per Golfer Double Occupancy: $375.00 per Golfer (Includes: 3 rounds golf, 2 nights hotel, 3 meals, 3 shirts and 1 media guide)

No Lodging: $275.00 per Golfer (Includes: 3 rounds golf, 3 meals, 3 shirts and 1 media guide)

For more information or to regis- ter on a first serve basis, please contact Jessica Dumback at (906) 635-7770 or Via email at [email protected].

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So Finally, drain the sweet pota- mercial tobacco we buy in stores carbon monoxide is a poison ent found in garbage bags. with that in mind, here’s a recipe toes. Mash, and add the ginger , are part of a large profit making which reduces the ability of blood No one would ever want to that not only tastes great, but pro- sweetener, and molasses. Stir until industry. Tobacco companies are to carry oxygen; catechol is a mix these things in a glass and vides all the food value needed for smooth. not regulated by the FDA or any major carcinogen; formaldehyde drink it, but every time we smoke health and vitality. Place all in suitable serving other health organization. The used to embalm dead bodies; or chew our bodies ingest all of Please read the entire meal rec- bowls and put it on the table. Re- product they sell to us is highly hydrazineis used in jet and rocket these things and more. For further ipe and judge the timing of each member to slice the meat against addictive and contains more than fuels; hydrogen cyanide is poison information, you can go online dish so that all are done about the the grain. Serve with your favorite just nicotine. used in gas chambers; napthalenes to: www.tobaccofree.org. Even if same time. beverage. The truth is that there are over is used in explosives, moth balls, you have tried to quit before, keep Roast pork with sweet After the timer has gone off for 4,000 chemicals in commercial and paint pigments; nickel is used trying. For some people, it takes potatoes and mushroom the roast, reduce the heat to 375 tobacco products. Eighty of those in the process of electroplating; time. When you’re ready to quit and cook for an additional 30 min- chemicals are known to cause nicotine associates with cardio- or for more information call Sault risotto utes. At the end of that time, begin cancer. Here’s a sample of some vascular disease/addictive; pH Tribe Community Health at (906) Ingredients: checking the meat thermometer. of the chemicals you will find in has an effect on nicotine toxicity; 632-5210 or your local health care 3 lb. pork sirloin roast When it reaches a temperature of store bought tobacco: Acetic acid phenol is used in disinfectants provider. Salt 155, remove the roast from the used in hair dye and developer; and plastics; polonium radiation 1/2 large sweet potato per person oven. acetone, main ingredient in paint dosage, equal to 300 chest x-rays 8 oz. fresh cremini (baby ports), While the roast and sweet pota- white button, or portabello mush- toes are cooking, place the washed rooms and sliced mushrooms into a Sault Tribe Tobacco Cessation 1 cup arborio rice covered pan with the butter. Turn 2 cups chicken broth on the heat to medium and cook 2 tbs. sunflower oil for ten minutes. Remove from the Program – Comprehensive help 1 tbs. butter heat and pour off the liquid into a Cessation is a pretty big word. and it isn’t really a positive way to program helps us to individualize 1/2 tsp. powdered ginger bowl. Add enough chicken broth What it means is to quit or to handle stress. They look at ciga- a plan that will work for you and 1/2 cup Splenda or brown sugar to the bowl to make two cups stop. The Sault Tribe Tobacco rettes and chew for what it really insure you get the support needed 2 tbs. molasses if you are using liquid. Cessation Program does just that is - an abundance of chemicals to end nicotine addiction before it the Splenda Heat the cooking oil in a three- — assists you in quitting smoking that can kill 400,000 people per ends you and your pocket book. Preheat the oven to 450 F. quart sauce pan. Add the rice and or chewing tobacco. Cigarettes year. What a great job the tobacco Remember, there may not be a Place the pork roast fat-side up stir until it looses its turns a solid and other tobacco kill more than companies have done in becoming “good” time to quit, so why not on a cooking rack and place into white color. Then, slowly add the 400,000 people per year. Ephed- multi billionaires from manipulat- now? We are here to help you a roasting pan. Lightly salt the chicken/mushroom broth, about a rine, an over-the-counter energy ing and addicting people and the when are you’re ready. For more roast. Add two cups of water to quarter-cup at a time, and stir until enhancement that some athletes government to its product! Quit- information, please contact your the roasting pan. Insert a meat the liquid is absorbed. Add more used for better performance, ting smoking may not be easy, health care provider, or call (906) thermometer into the roast until liquid and repeat the stirring. Con- killed a handful of people a few but it is manageable. Sault Tribe 632-5241. You may also e-mail the tip reaches the center. Place in tinue until all the liquid is used up. years back. You can no longer Health Centers offer medications, [email protected]. the hot oven and set the timer for Fold in the cooked mushrooms, buy ephedrine over-the-counter. problem solving and support in Having support in ending nico- twenty minutes. cover, and set aside. If it were not for making so much assisting those who wish to quit. tine addiction is a necessary part Peel the sweet potatoes and cut money from cigarette taxes, the This service including the medica- of quitting. The Sault Tribe Health into chunks. Place into a suitable government would have banned tions, are free for anyone who can Center, in Sault Ste. Marie, will be tobacco sales a very long time utilize our health care services. offering a tobacco support group ago. Second-hand smoke kills Free medications, such as the to help those who need some extra Bob Flowers’ New York about 4,000 people per year, nicotine patch, nicotine gum or support. but you can still smoke in many lozenge, or buproprion (Zyban), Some of the times a person may Cheesecake public places, like restaurants, are virtually unheard of in any need more support are when they My wife asked me to make the remaining crust ingredients. bars, and casino’s, even though other public or private health live with other smokers, work in her a cheesecake. I did so, but Spread evenly across the bot- cigarette smoke is a Class A car- care system. This is a tremendous an environment that allows smok- changed the recipe just a bit. I tom and sides of either a 10-inch cinogen. If OSHA regulated this tribal benefit! The first step to get ing, or they have no other support added more moisture and reduced round springform pan, or a nine- Class A cancer causing agent, it started in our tobacco program is person to understand their journey the cooking temperature by about inch square springform pan. Place would be banned from any public that you must be established with to quit for good. Some others ten degrees. I also increased the pan with crust into the freezer for building, just like asbestos was one of our tribal clinic health care struggle with staying quit because cooking time by about ten min- ten minutes. long ago. But again, the federal providers and have seen them of the many ‘triggers” such as utes. The result was the creamiest Place the cream cheese in a government will not allow OSHA in the last year. If you haven’t, socializing, work breaks, travel cheesecake I have ever eaten. I large, microwave-safe bowl and believe it’s worth sharing with my heat on high for one minute in the to regulate this product for the schedule an acute appointment time to and from work or stress. friends. microwave to soften. Beat in the sake of money. for tobacco cessation. You can Whatever your reason is, we’d Ingredients: remaining ingredients until the Even though there are a few talk with your provider about a like to help and support you. Crust: filling is silky smooth. This is eas- regulations in place to protect plan to quit. If you have seen your The support group will run 1 1/4 cups graham cracker ier of course with an immersion others who work in public places, provider, you may directly call every second and fourth Monday, crumbs. blender, a mixer, or a wire whisk. it is still an individual decision to a tobacco counselor for getting from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. It will be 4 tbs. sugar (I use Splenda) Pour the filling into the pie crust quit smoking or chewing tobacco. started. Ultimately, you will be re- held in the Sault Tribe Health and 8 tbs. real butter and smooth until the top is evenly For many people, this decision quired to see one of the counselors Human Services Center auditori- Filling: distributed and flat. Place into the comes when they begin to get a minimum of three times during um and facilitated by Community 6 - 8 oz. pkgs. cream cheese hot oven and bake for 15 minutes. sick from the horrible effects of the course of receiving medica- Health tobacco counselors. Please 1 1/2 cups sour cream Then, reduce heat to 180 degrees formaldehyde, arsenic, carbon tions for quitting. You must also feel free to just show up, no regis- 2 tsp. vanilla and bake for one hour. Turn off monoxide, cyanide poisoning, see a pharmacist (or counselor tration required. Bring a friend or 1 1/8 cups sugar (Splenda for me the oven and partially open the polonium, and the other almost if you are in the western coun- family member. Refreshments will again) oven door. Let the cheesecake 4,000 chemicals that they are ties) the first time you pick up be served. For more information, 3 tbs. cornstarch cool with the oven until it reaches smoking or chewing each time your cessation medications. This call Kim at 906-632-5241. 1/2 cup milk room temperature. Top with your they do so. They realize it isn’t is to make sure you know how 3 large eggs. favorite cheesecake topping. really their friend. That it isn’t to use the medications correctly. Preheat oven to 450F. really something to just pass time, This comprehensive one-on-one Melt the butter and combine with Itchy, burning eyes can be sign of dry eye syndrome According to some estimates, University of Michigan’s Kellogg are also predisposed to this condi- commonly used medications for nuts. Good dietary sources for up to 20 percent of the popula- Eye Center, says he hears patients tion,” said Mian. blood pressure. omega-6 fatty acids include cere- tion over age 50 may suffer from complain of a chronic sensation In addition to contact lenses, “There is some research that als, eggs, poultry, most vegetable chronic dry eye syndrome, a of grittiness or the sensation of a there are a number of other envi- suggests that nutritional supple- oils and whole-grain breads. decrease in the amount of natural foreign body in their eyes. Others ronmental factors that can trigger mentation may be very helpful. In addition to a simple, painless tears available to lubricate the complain of burning or itching, symptoms, including looking at a Just as in cardiac disease, omega- test to measure tear production eyes. These men and women suf- and sometimes light sensitivity. computer screen for a long time 3 and omega-6 fatty acids may that involves placing filter-paper fer from itchy, burning dry eyes. With more advanced disease, or spending time outdoors in dry play a strong role in helping to strips under the lower eyelids to If left untreated, dry eye syn- patients have a decrease in vision. heat or cold, windy conditions. improve dry eye conditions,” said measure the rate of tear produc- drome can lead to a decrease in “This is a condition that tends And some medications also can Mian. tion, ophthalmologists may also vision. to occur more in women, espe- increase the risk of dry eye dis- Omega-3 fatty acids are found prescribe Restasis, the only pre- Shahzad Mian, M.D., direc- cially post-menopausal women. ease, such as allergy medications, in fish-oil supplements, fish such scription eye drops approved for tor of refractive surgery at the Patients who use contact lenses antidepressants or some very as salmon and tuna, and in wal- dry eye syndrome. June 1, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Health and Education Page 31 Will parents accept new HPV vaccines for their preadolescent children? ANN ARBOR, Mich. - This related illnesses were actually of HPV vaccines, and identify bar- tions about the HPV vaccines. appears to be the most influential summer, new vaccines are ex- more influential on their deci- riers to vaccination. Parents were less accepting of factors related to HPV vaccine pected to be licensed to provide sion-making process than general A written, self-administered the vaccines if they believed their acceptance.” protection against human papil- education materials alone. Results survey was sent by mail to a ran- child would experience significant Dempsey also notes that addi- lomavirus, or HPV, a sexually from this study - appearing in the dom sample of 1,600 parents and discomfort or danger when receiv- tional studies should be conducted transmitted disease that is very May issue of the journal Pediatrics primary caregivers with children ing immunizations. Further, the to test specific public health common in the United States - also reveal parents to be more re- ages 8 to 12 to assess their at- study revealed that vaccine accep- messages about HPV vaccines to and across the world, and can luctant to vaccinate male children titudes and knowledge about HPV tance among parents was some- determine the most effective ways cause cervical cancer and genital than female children. vaccines. Of the group, only half what lower for those considering to communicate with parents. warts. “Many people feel that ‘educa- randomly received a detailed HPV vaccination for a male child. Dempsey conducted this study While the new vaccines have tion’ is the key to improving information sheet explaining This finding, Dempsey says, while part of the Robert Wood been found to be highly effective acceptance of HPV vaccines,” HPV and outlining the vaccine may be attributable to the fact that Johnson Clinical Scholars Pro- in preventing HPV infections in says study lead author Amanda F. along with their written survey. HPV vaccines will likely have a gram at the University of Wash- clinical trails, parents may actu- Dempsey, M.D., Ph.D., MPH, a While parents who received more measurable impact on the ington in Seattle. Co-authors for ally hold the key to their success, member of the CHEAR team in the HPV information sheet scored health of females by providing the study are Gregory D. Zimet, especially since the intended the Division of General Pediat- higher on the HPV knowledge them with protection against cer- Ph.D., Department of Pediatrics, target group for the vaccines rics at U-M C.S. Mott Children’s assessment portion of the survey, vical cancer, though this hypoth- Indiana University; Robert L. Da- - children ages 11 to 12 - most Hospital. “However, we found the extra information did little to esis was not tested in this study. vis, M.D., MPH, Immunization likely will need parental consent that educating parents by provid- influence their overall acceptance “Medical providers and policy Safety Office and Office of -Ge to be immunized. ing them with written information of the vaccines for their children. makers need to be thoughtful nomics and Disease Prevention, Parents’ resistance to the use about HPV did little to influence Instead, those who were the most about how best to educate the pub- Centers for Disease Control and of the vaccines could, in fact, be- their attitudes about HPV. Instead, accepting were the parents who lic about these vaccines and ad- Prevention; and Laura Koutsky, come a major barrier to the use of these attitudes seemed to be re- believed in the benefits of HPV dress the most prominent concerns Department of Epidemiology, this preventive treatment, if their lated to a person’s beliefs and life vaccines to society and their that parents have about them,” University of Washington. concerns and questions about the experiences, which have important children, suggesting that simply says Dempsey. “Focusing on The study was funded by the HPV vaccines are not adequately implications for medical provid- providing general information the benefits to HPV vaccination, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. addressed. ers and public health practitioners about HPV and HPV vaccines and addressing general concerns Reference: Pediatrics, May 2006, Simply providing parents with who will be communicating with is not enough to sway parental parents have about vaccine safety Vol.117, Issue 5. general information about HPV parents about HPV vaccines in the opinion. and HPV vaccines won’t be future." For both groups, too, the opin- Tune in to Sault Tribe This Week enough to gain their acceptance Many medical experts already ions of their peers and physician Tune in to the Sault Tribe This Newberry and WIDG-AM 9:04 or influence their decision to vac- have expressed concern that par- recommendations were found to Week, the Saturday Morning a.m. in St. Ignace. cinate their young, non-sexually ents might avoid vaccinating their impact parents’ decision-making Show with George Snider from Wednesdays WNBY-FM active children against an STD, children against HPV because processes. Additionally, personal 10 to 11 a.m. every week on AM 12:37 p.m. and 5:38 p.m. and say researchers at the University of the fear that it might condone experience with HPV-related 1230 WSOO. You’ll hear news, Thursdays on WSUE-FM (Rock of Michigan Health System’s risky sexual behavior, or harm illness affected parents’ attitudes tribal information, live inter- 101) at 10:25 a.m. and 4:25 p.m. Child Health Evaluation and Re- their child’s health. about vaccination. Those who had views and music and other great search (CHEAR) Unit. Since parental consent is critical a past experience - either person- features. The next deadline for submis- They found that parental beliefs to the vaccines’ success in ally or through someone close to Listen for Sault Tribe This sions to The Sault Tribe News is about the benefits of HPV preventing HPV-associated ill- them - with genital warts were Week with Tom Ewing sched- May 30 at 5 p.m. For questions vaccinations, the opinions of peers nesses, Dempsey and her col- more inclined to want to vaccinate uled on Tuesdays on AM 1230 about submissions call (906) and doctors, and their personal leagues set out to learn more their child against HPV. WSOO at 9:35 a.m., WNBY- 632-6398. experiences with STDs or HPV- about parents’ overall acceptance But parents did express reserva- FM12:37 p.m. and 5:38 p.m. in JKL Bahweting Public School Academy U.S. Department of Education announces new grants for students achieves top MEAP scores High school seniors may now of courses similar to those under The Joseph K. Lumsden Bah- analysis of statewide charter outperformed their peers. be eligible for new Academic the State Scholars Initiative (four weting Public School Academy's MEAP scores which showed: "We applaud Bahweting Public Competitiveness grants, and col- years of English, three years of 2005-06 MEAP scores are among • In a comparison developed School Academy for its leader- lege students may be eligible for math, three years of science three the top 20 highest out of 225 char- by the Michigan Department ship in creating an environment new National SMART Grants for years of social studies, and one ter public schools across the state. of Education, charter schools that nurtures and challenges the 2006-07 academic year, the year of a foreign language); or The Michigan Association exceeded a control group of 18 students to do their best." MAPSA U.S. Department of Education Advanced Placement (AP) or of Public School Academies "host districts" on 19 of 27 tests. President Dan Quisenberry said. has announced. Students who International Baccalaureate (IB) (MAPSA) recognized Bahwet- Charters tied the host districts on "State leaders talk about prepar- complete rigorous coursework in courses and scores (two AP or IB ing students for exceeding the three others. ing students for the 231st cen- high school or who are pursuing courses and passing scores on the state average on 24 of 27 tests in • In a further comparison to those tury. Bahweting is a 21st century degrees in math, science and criti- exams for those courses). grades 3-8 including 8 scores that host districts, charter students school already delivering that cal foreign languages are eligible National SMART Grants showed 90 percent proficient or with disabilities, and those who promise. for a portion of $790 million in Under the National SMART better are Hispanic, Black or economi- new federal funding for higher Grants program, up to $4,000 will MEAP recently released its cally disadvantaged, significantly education. be available to eligible students Academic Competitiveness in the third and fourth years of Grants under the Academic Com- college and pursuing a major in The Museum of Ojibwa School Board petitiveness Grants program, will mathematics, physical sciences, be available to students in their life sciences, computer sciences, Culture meetings first and second years of college. technology, engineering, or a This National Historic Land- on the mural represents a unique Congress has established that an critical need foreign language. mark in downtown St. Ignace, cultural meaning to the Ojibwa eligible first-year student may Students must have a cumulative JKL Bahweting Public receive up to $750 and eligible 3.0 college GPA. Federal guide- is a City owned museum which Elders and their families. School Academy Board interprets the rich archaeology New programs this sum- second-year students may receive lines provide students and institu- and history of a 17th century mer will represent over 300 years of Education meetings are up to $1,300. In order to be eli- tions of higher education with Huron Indian Village, Father of Ojibwa Native American tradi- scheduled for June 13, June gible, students must have com- information about which eligible Marquette’s French Jesuit Mis- tions. Included in these summer 27, July 11 and Aug. 8 and pleted a rigorous secondary school postsecondary majors will qualify sion, and local Ojibwa (Chippe- workshops are regalia (clothing) program of study and be enrolled students for grants. held at the school, 1301 in or accepted at a two- or four- Guidelines are posted on the wa) Indian traditions and culture making, drum and rattle mak- Marquette Avenue, through innovative exhibits and ing, Native American gardening, year degree-granting institution of Federal Student Aid website: continuous running videos. teachings of “Life in the Long- at 5:30 p.m higher education. http://www.ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/ Come visit the museum house,” learn how to play the If there are any ques- For the 2006-07 academic year, GEN0604.html. and see the Native Clan System Native American flute, and enter tions, please the Department will immediately A list of eligible majors is mural which was painted by area a “Healing with Art” class. Please recognize four options for demon- posted at: http://www.ifap.ed.gov/ JKL Bahweting at 635- strating successful completion of a dpcletters/GEN0606.html. artist, Gina Harmon, Sault Tribe contact the Museum directly to 5055. member from Newberry. This see scheduled times. rigorous program of study: More information is available unique mural is sponsored by the Advanced or honors diplomas at: http://www.ed.gov/news/press- Sault Tribe. Each animal depicted conferred by States; State Schol- releases/2006/05/05022006.html. ars Initiative requirements; A set Page 32 People June 1, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News MacArthur earns bach- Sault Area High School graduating elor's degree in zoology Native American student awards Tribe member Daniel (D. J.) soccer. In April the College Of MacArthur of Natural Science awarded D. J. Traverse City the Leroy Augentein Memorial has gradu- Scholarship. In May he received ated with a a recognition scholarship from Bachelor of the Board of Trustees of MSU Science degree for attaining the highest cumula- with high hon- tive grade-point average in the ors in Zoology graduating class of Spring 2006. from Michigan D. J. will be attending the State College of Veterinary Medicine University. at Michigan State University as D.J. was awarded the Burke a Veterinary Scholar in August, Scholarship three times. He was a 2006. member of Tower Guard, Honors D. J. is a 2002 graduate of College, and National Society of Traverse City Central High Collegiate Scholars. He served on School and the son of Dave and the executive board of the Pre- Helen MacArthur of Traverse Veterinary Medicine Club. D.J. City. also participated in intramural Trigger graduates From Left to Right: Tim Hall, principal, Malcolm High School; Randi Gravelle, Outstanding Native American Art Student, Sault High School; Michael Wilson, Outstanding Native American Christopherdoctor of medicineof Illinois Hospital Emergency Art Student, Malcolm High School; Jesse Jackson, Steve Lesatz Most Improved in Academics, C. Trigger Medicine program in Chicago, Attendance, and Citizenship, Malcolm High School; Chevi Hunt, Outstanding Native American graduated from Illinois. Graduate, Malcolm High School; Ryan Gleason, Outstanding Native American Graduate, Sault the University Christopher, the son of Frank High School; John Sherry, Principal, Sault High School. of Illinois Chi- and Michelle Trigger of Gaylord, cago College and the grandson of Pete Trig- of Medicine ger of Grayling and Tom and Belair graduates from NMU with on May 5, Joyce Borowicz of Cheboygan. 2006. Trigger Christopher is a 1998 graduate of received a De- Flushing High School and a 2002 degree in English gree in Medicine and has accepted graduate of Grand Valley State Congratulations to Sault a position with the University University. Tribe member, Traci Lyn Belair of Marquette, Michigan, for- mally of the Sault. She gradu- ated from Northern Michigan Smith pursuing degree University on May 6, 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts in English in secondary education with a minor in French. Traci Ryan A. The Dollhouse and Shakespeare’s also made the Dean’s List. Smith, a A Mid-Summer’s Night Dream. Traci graduated from third year He has also directed twice. Marquette High School with student at the Ryan is pursuing a secondary high honors in her class. University of education degree in English and She plans to continue her Michigan Ann Geology and a minor in theatre. studies for her master's degree Arbor LS&A He is a recipient of the renewable in the fall. Residential four year scholarship recognition College, and award. Ryan is a 2003 graduate member of the of H. H. Dow High School in First graders visit Sugar Shack RC Players Midland, Michigan and the son of Theatre Group #481, recently Lyle and Debra (Bellant) Smith of appeared as the bridegroom in Midland and grandson of the late the Frederico Garcia Lorea play, Euclid and Arbutus (Davenport) Submitted by Kim Swangberg ‘Blood Wedding.’ This play by a Bellant of Cheboygan, Michigan First grade students great poet is one of the great mod- and Patricia Smith and the late from Munising visited Harry ern tragedies. Lyle S. Smith, Sr. of Hampton, Hagland's Sugar Shack. Ryan has performed in six pro- Virginia. He provided each student ductions including The Seagull, ice cream with maple syrup poured over top. He also gave them each their own maple Young receives award syrup filled container. Tribe mem- complishments in business admin- ber Michael istration marketing. He intends Young won to pursue a master's in business the 2006 Merit administration after he graduates Award from from Sault Area High this year. the Michigan He plans to study at Lake Superior Department State University. of Labor and Young was one of 25 students Economic throughout the state selecteed for Growth. the award and was the only recipi- Anishinaabe Future Leaders Camp Young was honored for his ac- ent at Sault High. August 21 -24, 2006 at Clear cabin areas are joined by common guardian signatures). You will Lake near Shingleton, Michigan. classrooms, messhall and outdoor receive a letter of acceptance Space is limited to 40 youth ages learning areas. by July 20. There is no fee for Mattson graduates with honors 14 to 18. Anishinaabe Future Activities: Clan teachings, tra- Anishinaabe youth. Forms can be Miss Tricia versity of Missouri at Rolla. Tricia Leaders Camp provides an op- ditional leadership skill-building downloaded from: Mattson, has earned a Bachelor of Science portunity for youth from the Three activities, crafts, drumming, talk- www.itcmi.org. Click on An- daughter of degree in nuclear engineering with Fires – Ojibwa, Potawatomi and ing circles, health and wellness ishinaabe Future Leaders; click Sault Tribe minors in mathematics and his- Ottawa – to learn and practice workshops, speakers, swimming, on applications and forms; print member Deb- tory. The commencement excecise culturally-based leadership skills canoes, group skills, high ROPES forms. Mail completed applica- bie Mattson took place Saturday, May 13 at and make connections with Native course (optional but highly recom- tion to: Anishnabe Future Leaders, and William Rolla University. Tricia will be youth from across Michigan. mended as a confidence-builder) Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Mattson of continuing her education by pur- Clear Lake Education Center is and warrior games. 2956 Ashmun, Sault Ste. Marie, Belton Mis- suing a Master’s degree in nuclear a rustic deep-woods camp located To apply, fill out the applica- MI 49783. Call Terri Tavenner, souri, is gradu- engineering at the University of on a beautiful lake in the Upper tion, medical, media and par- AFL program manager at (906) ating with honors from the Uni- Missouri-Rolla. Peninsula. Separate boys and girls ticipation forms (with parent or 632-6896 ext 129 with questions. alking n June 1, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News W O Page 33 Glenn V. “Kinny” Povey, age services are planned at this time. an avid cross-word puzzle solver. bowling, golfing and vacationing May 4, 2006. He was born August 85, of Sault Ste. Marie passed Mrytle was loved dearly by her Burial services were held at in Las Vegas. Most important to 8, 1917 in Sault Ste. Marie to away early family and will be missed by all Oaklawn Chapel Gardens on her was the time she spent with Chester and Cecelia (Johndrow) Sunday morn- that knew her. Thursday, April 20 at 1 p.m. her children and grandchildren. Cook. ing, April 23, In lieu of flowers, the family Roberta is survived by: her Cookie is predeceased by his 2006, at his Mary Gloria Madigan of request that donations be made in husband, Herbert V. Weinert of parents, 10 sibilings, and his wife home. Ashmun St., Sault Ste. Marie, Arlyne’s memory to Hospice of Manistique; sons, Robert (Kelli) of 60 years, Catherine. Glenn was Michigan died Tuesday, April 11, Michigan or the American Cancer Weinert of New Britain, Penn., He is survived by three broth- born in Sault 2006 at her home. She was born Society. Timothy (Colleen) Weinert of ers, “Charlie,” “Ab,” and Roy; Ste. Marie on December 25, 1920 in Sault Ste. Garden, Michael Weinert of four sisters, “Putsie,” “Dingy,” May 12, 1920 Marie, Michigan. Catherine “Tapun” Young of Manistique and Mark Weinert of Connie and Betty. that son of the Her hobbies and interests Ice Circle Dr. in Sault Ste. Marie, Manistique; grandchildren, Erin, He was a proud father of 15 late Ernest and included sewing crafts, playing Mich., walked on May 11, 2006 at Donielle, Nicole, Amanda, Bran- children, James (Patti) Cook, Margaret (Davidson) Povey. He cards and spending time with fam- her home. She don and Christopher; brothers, Sharon (Ronald) Pickett, Thomas served his country during WWII ily and friends. was born Janu- Ervin (Sheree) Lambert of Man- (Brenda) Cook, Robert (Carol) in the United States Coast Guard She is survived by one sis- ary 28, 1922 on istique, Clifford Lambert of Man- Cook, Gary (Lois) Cook, Patri- and then joined the Merchant ter, Sara E. (Harold) Franko of Sugar Island, istique, Larry (Sue) Lambert of cia (Fred) Albon, Janice (Roger) Marines. In his later years, he Cynthiana, Kentucky; sister-in- Mich. Manistique and Gregory Lambert, Maxedon, Carol (Michael) King, worked construction. Glenn was law, Dorothy Madigan and many She retired of Mt. Pleasant; sisters, Beverly Wanda (David) Clerc, Debbie a member of the Sault Ste. Marie nieces, nephews and good friends from the (John) Louis of Ypsilanti, Rebecca (Carmine) Bonacci, Nancy (Bob) Tribe of Chippewa Indians and also survive. Northern Linen (William) Reed of Manistique Albon, Arlene Foster, Donald the American Legion Post #3. She was predeceased by her Company after and Priscilla (James) Gargoshian (Debbie) Cook, Michael (Tammy) He enjoyed hunting deer, fishing, parents, John A. and Sarah A. many years of of Rockwood; along with several Cook and Kevin (Trish) Cook. playing music, and taking drives. (Campbell) Madigan and sib- working in the laundry business. nieces and nephews. He will be missed by 36 grand- He had a great sense of humor and lings, Bernard, John Jr., Harvard, She was a member of St. Isaac In keeping with Roberta’s children and 24 great-grandchil- a joke for any occasion. George, Berniece, Walter, Charles, Jogues Catholic Church, Sault wishes, there will be no visitation dren. He is survived by his wife, Hugh and Harry. Tribe of Chippewa Indians and at the Messier-Broullire Funeral As a child, Cookie attended the Josephine, whom he married According to Mary’s wishes, Elder Ojibwe Language Advisory Home. Mount Pleasant Indian School. He on Nov. 13, 1966 in Ortonville, there will be no visitation or fu- Team. She was known as a grama The public is invited to attend served in the United States Army, Mich.; five sons, Steven (Suzan) neral mass at this time. to many. She enjoyed craft mak- in the Mass of Christian Burial and retired from the Union Car- Povey of Vacaville, Calif., Robert Funeral mass will be Saturday, ing, card playing and attending which will be celebrated at 11:30 bide. He was also a lifelong mem- (Valerie) Povey of Sault Ste. Ma- July 8, 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s many social events in the com- a.m., Wednesday, May 3, at St. ber of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa rie, John “Ernie” (Stacey) Povie of Catholic Church. munity. Francis de Sales Catholic Church Indians. In his later years, he liked Rudyard, Mike Povey of Hessel, Final resting place is Riverside She is survived by one son, in Manistique with Father Glenn to drive to McDonalds every day and Dave (Janet Nolan) Povey of Cemetery. James (Elizabeth) Young of Sault Theoret officiating. for his coffee and looked forward Sault Ste. Marie; a daughter, Ly- Condolences for Mary Madi- Ste. Marie, Mich. Grandchildren Burial will follow in the to having company and telling nette Rogers of Sault Ste. Marie; gan may be emailed to clarkbai- Clarence, Jim (Sue Menard) Hiawatha Township Cemetery in stories about the old days. and 17 grandchildren, Shaunna, [email protected]. Young and Elaine (Nathan) Hiawatha Township. Traditional Visitation was from 7 to 9 p.m., Nikki, Marcus, Robert II, Elise, Arrangements by Clark Bailey Wright. Great grandchildren healer Jake Ago-Neh will assist Sunday, May 7 at Clark Bailey Adam, Gavin, Joshua, Jason, Jere- Newhouse Funeral Home. Jamey, Alicia, Alex, Autumn, with the burial ceremony. Newhouse Funeral Home. Funeral my, Dalton, Kalynn, Haeli, Kloey, Christa, Joanne, Michelle, Dan A luncheon will follow the service was held at 10 a.m. Mon- Kylie, Brandon and Scott. He is Arlyne L. Kniskern (nee III, Brett, Sara, Lara, Jeremy II, burial service at 3 p.m. at the day, May 8 at St. Isaac Jogues also survived by a sister, Maybelle Sylvester) died peacefully at home Mikala, Christopher and Kelly. Manistique Tribal Center (U.S. 2 Catholic Church. Thibert of White Lake, Mich. And Monday, April 17, 2006 in Alpena, She is also survived by special East) in Manistique. Everyone is several nieces and nephews. Mich. She was born in St. Clair nieces, nephews, cousins and good welcome to attend. Margaret (McCoy) Lilly, age Glenn was preceded in death by Shores, Mich. on February 28, friends. The Messier-Broullire Funeral 70, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan his parents; a brother, John; and 1919 to Roy C. and Agnes M. (nee She was predeceased by her Home of Manistique is assisting passed away Sunday afternoon, three sisters, Margaret, Frances, Leask) Sylvester. parents, Thomas and Stella (Boul- the family with the arrangements. April 30, 2006 at her home. and Betty. Arlyne married Kenneth E. ley) Marshall, husband Anthony Margaret was born on October Visitation was held April 26 Kniskern in Sault Ste. Marie. The Young, brothers John Hogarth and Theresa Bazinaw, 73 of 5, 1935 in Stonington, Michigan, at C.S. Mulder Funeral Home. A Kniskerns resided on Seymour Roy Wilson. Mackinac Island, died late Friday the daughter of the late Lawrence funeral mass followed at 1 p.m. at Street until they moved to Alpena, Visitation was Sunday, May 14, evening, May 12 at Mackinac "Honey" and Louise (Bursaw) St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church Mich. in 1988. Ken died in 1998. 1 p.m. and continuing until the Straits Hospital Long Term Care McCoy, predeceased by her with Brother John Hascall of- Arlyne is survived by four time of the service at the Niigaa- where she had been a patient brother Lawrence Robert (Bud) ficiating. Burial was at Riverside daughters: Jacqueline (Jon Kirby) naagiizhik Ceremonial Building several years. She was born on McCoy. She was a member of the Cemetery. Cook of Alpena, Margaret (James with Brother John Hascall. Mackinac Island, Oct. 27, 1932. Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chip- In lieu of flowers, memorials Millay) Gill of Tavares, Fla., Final resting place is Wilwalk Her parents were Alexander and pewa Indians, and St. Isaac Jogues may be left to the American Heart Patricia (Joe Jones) Spring-Jones Cemetery on Sugar Island. Con- Catherine (Chapman) Bazinaw. Catholic Church. She was also a Association. of Troy, Mich., and Carole (James dolences for Catherine Young may She schooled on Mackinac and life member of the VFW ladies Condolences may be left online Kimes) Kniskern of Racine, Wisc. be emailed to clarkbaileynew- helped raise many nieces and auxiliary. at www.csmulder.com She is further survived by her [email protected]. Clark Baily nephews. She worked for Car- She is survived by her husband, grandchildren and their families: Newhouse Funeral Home assisted riage Tours many years in the taxi William "Denmark" Lilly; four Myrtle Mary Oak, age 88, of Terri (Dennis) Belusar of Rogers the family. office, and also worked for the children, Larry "Buz" McCoy of Upland, California (formally of City, Mich. and their children Island House. She is a life member Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., Pamela West Covina, Calf.) passed away, Jason and Bradley; Kenneth Roberta Ann Weinert, (Whop of Ste. Anne’s Catholic Church on McKerchie of Newberry, Mich., Saturday, April 1, 2006 at Villa (Debbie) Cook of Alpena, Mich. Skee Makwa Kwe), 64, of Manis- Mackinac Island, and a life mem- Earl "Rob" McKerchie of Rud- Mesa Care Center, she is survived and their children Magan and tique, died April 30, 2006, at the ber of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa yard, Mich, and Debra McKerchie by two children, John Alexander Colton; Carleen (Ken) Rieger of Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital in Indians. of Sault Ste. Marie; nine grand- Oak of Covina, Calf., and Kathy Pickney, Mich. and their chil- Manistique, Mich. She is survived by two broth- children, Jeremy and Joshua Mc- Lynn Gutierrez of Helendale, Calf. dren Austin and Shane; Brenda She was born July 14, 1941, ers, Joseph “Snapper” Bazinaw Coy, Melissa McKerchie, Katie, 4 grandchildren, Richard Oak, Gill of Casselberry, Fla. and her in Manistique, the daughter of of Mackinac Island; and Ronald Emily, and Little Ray Vincent, John William Oak, Krystin Marie daughter Leanna; George Gill of the late Clifford and Lena (San- “Cushion” Bazinaw, of Phoenix, Robert "Bert" McKerchie, Robert Brizzee, and Karrie lynn Miller, Orlando, Fla. and his daughter graw) Lambert, and was a lifetime Ariz. She is also survived by many "Bob" and Brian McKerchie; a 1 great-grandchild, Kyler Wayne Savannah; Patty (Brian) Oakes of resident. She was a graduate of St. nieces, nephews, great nieces and sister, LaVerne Johnson of Sault Brizzee. Mt. Clemens, Mich. and their son Francis de Sales School and the nephews, and great great nieces Ste. Marie, MI; and a sister-in- She was born March 6, 1918 in Kenny; Sonny (Sherry) Spring of Manistique High School. and nephews. She was preceded law, Carol McCoy. She is also L’Anse, Michigan, she married to Taylor, Mich.; Robert (Melissa) On July 14, 1962, the former in death by siblings Carl, George survived by a step-daughter, Terri John Joseph Oak of Melrose Park, Willette of Racine, Wisc. and their Roberta A. Lambert married Her- E., John Walter “Butch,” Clarence, Whitney; a step-granddaughter, Illinois, in 1942. She was wid- children Michael and Shawn; Paul bert V. Weinert at St. Francis de James “Beaver,” Delia Perault, Tanya Houghtaling; a step-great owed in 1990. (Heather) Willette, Jr of St. Fran- Sales Church, in Manistique. Emma Bazinaw and Lorraine granddaughter, Amara Houghtal- She held many jobs throughout cis, Wisc. and their children Sara In addition to being a home- Camp. ing; and many cousins, nieces and her years but the ones she was and Natalie. Also surviving are her maker, Roberta was employed as Mass of Christian burial was nephews. most proud of was working at sisters, Velma and Ruth Sylvester; an elder worker with the youth held May 16, at Ste. Anne’s Cath- Visitation was held from 6 Avon in Pasadena, Calf., for 15 and brothers Clem and education activities program olic Church on Mackinac Island until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May years and she also obtained her Harold. for the Sault Tribe of Chippewa with Fr. Rey Garcia officiating. 3, 2006 at C.S. Mulder Funeral Real Estate license and sold Real Arlyne was predeceased by her Indians. Burial was in Ste. Anne’s Cem- Home. Funeral services were held Estate, she worked for Associated sisters: Mary and Florence; broth- She was a member of the St. etery. Pallbearers were nephews: at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 4, Realtors in Covina, Calf. until she ers: Roy (Junior) and Jack; and Francis de Sales Catholic Church Bret Horn, Bob Horn, Jack Per- 2006 at the funeral home with retired in 1979. her great-grandchildren: John D. of Manistique, the Sault Ste. Ma- ault, Jimmie Gillespie, Dean Gil- Brother John Hascall officiating. She was a wonderful cook, she Rieger and Allisa S. Willette. rie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and lespie Jr., and Clayton Bazinaw. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery. cooked for as little as two and as Our mother will be fondly re- AIM. She participated in a Sun Dodson Funeral Home assisted the Memorials may be left to the many as 100 people, she liked membered as a loving mother and Dance at Pryor, Mont., and has the family with arrangements. Chippewa County Health Depart- organizing gatherings and parties. grandmother, terrific cook, maker right to carry the Eagle Whistle. ment, Home Health Division. Myrtle was a Sault Tribe elder. of beautiful hand stitched quilts, She enjoyed playing bingo, pine Floyd John Cook “Cookie” Condolences may also be left cremation has taken place and no gardener, best friend, advisor, and cone picking, softball, volleyball, went home to be with the Lord on online at www.csmulder.com. alendar he ault ribe ews Page 34 C June 1, 2006 • T S T N June 1: National Senior Health For cats Rabies free, distemper, June 9: Hessel community Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians meetings are by appointment only. and Fitness Day. This year’s includes rhinotracheitis, calicivi- drum meeting and teachings. All at the YEA Building in Escanaba To make an appointment contact theme is “Fitness a Life Time rus panleukopenia and chlamydia meetings are held at the Hessel at 1226 Wigob, 9:30-11 a.m. For Sue Stiver at (906) 635-6050 ext. of Benefits!” “Walking a few for $11 and feline leukemia $11. Tribal Center at 6 p.m. Please more information contact Diane 26640. miles every day, keeps your heart For dogs rabies free distemper, bring a dish to pass if you can. Williams, CHT (Escanaba) at June 19 - August 2: Free learn healthy in every way.” Fitness includes distemper, hepatis/ad- Any questions please call Lisa (906) 786-9211. Responsible pet to swim classes for Sault Tribe Day is being held at the Kewa- enovirus Type 2, parainfluenza, Burnside, Arlene Graham at (906) owner must be present to control youth. LSSU Norris Center pool din Casino Conference Center. leptospirosis, parvovirus and 484-2298 or Basil Willis at (906) animal being vaccinated, or vac- Mondays and Wednesdays, 4 Registration is from 8 - 8:30 a.m. coronavirus $20, bordatella $12 647-8943. cination will not be administered. - 4:50 p.m. Call Jessica at (906) Health screening and gardening: 9 and lyme disease $12. June 9 - 11: The Bay Mills All animals must be on a leash or 635-7770 to register. a.m. - 12 p.m. Bingo: 11 a.m. - 12 June 6: Rabies clinic for pets Indian Community will be hosting be in a carrier. An animal control June 20: Rabies clinic for pets p.m. For more information contact owned by members of Sault Ste. its 15th Annual Honoring Our officer will be on site at all loca- owned by members of Sault Ste. Kristi Cleary at (906) 635-RINK. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Veterans Competition powwow tions to offer reduced rates for Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians June 2: The Munising Tribal at the Munising Tribal Health at the Bay Mills ball field in licenses. at the Hessel Health Center 3355 Center will be holding its June Center M-28, Wetmore, MI, 1-2 Brimley. There will be more than June 13: Rabies clinic for pets North 3 Mile Rd., Hessel, MI, 9 - diabetes support group from 1 - 3 p.m. For more information contact $30,000 in dance and drum prize owned by members of Sault Ste. 10 a.m. For more information con- p.m. at the Munising Community Nancy Beauchaine, CHT (Munis- money (proof of tribal member- Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians tact Helen Beacom, CHT (Hessel) Center located behind the Credit ing) at (906) 387-4614. Respon- ship required to compete). Native at the Manistique Tribal Health at (906) 484-2727. Responsible Union. For questions call (906) sible pet owner must be present to American vendors only, call for Center, 5698 W. Hwy 2, Manis- pet owner must be present to 387-4614. control animal being vaccinated, rates. For more information, tique, MI, from1-2 p.m. For more control animal being vaccinated, June 2-3: Constitutional Com- or vaccination will not be admin- please contact Richard LeBlanc information contact Kellie La- or vaccination will not be admin- mittee meeting 5 – 9 p.m. on istered. All animals must be on a at (906) 248-3715, ext. 2608, or kosky, CHT (Manistique) at (906) istered. All animals must be on a Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. leash or be in a carrier. An animal Allyn Cameron at (906) 248-3241, 341-8469. Responsible pet owner leash or be in a carrier. An animal – 3 p.m., Marquette, Mich. Loca- control officer will be on site at all ext. 1189. must be present to control animal control officer will be on site at all tion to be announced. Committee locations to offer reduced rates for June 10: Red Hacker Basket- being vaccinated, or vaccination locations to offer reduced rates for meetings will be open to members licenses. ball Tournament. This tournament will not be administered. All ani- licenses. of the Sault Tribe to observe com- June 6 & 8: Healthy Eating will consist of 3 on 3 half court mals must be on a leash or be in a June 20: Rabies clinic for pets mittee proceedings. Comments on a Budget, 1 - 3 p.m. June 6 ($100 per team), 4 on 4 full court carrier. An animal control officer owned by members of Sault Ste. from the public shall be permitted and June 8 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. ($144 per team), and 5 on 5 full will be on site at all locations to Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians for a limited time at the beginning Honoring the Gift of Heart Health, court ($168 per team). Age divi- offer reduced rates for licenses. at the Sault Tribal Housing Office of each meeting, at the conclu- series two, session four, held at sions vary based on category. For June 13: Rabies clinic for pets 10 Woodlake, Kincheloe, MI, sion of each meeting, and at the the Sault Tribe Health Center more information call (800) YOU- owned by members of Sault Ste. 11-12 noon. For more information discretion of the Constitutional auditorium, 2864 Ashmun Street, DUNK or www.mpsports.com. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians contact Tom Sauro or Ann Poll- Committee chairman. For more Sault Ste. Marie, MI. This new June 10: The 11 Annual Native at the Lambert Health Center 225 man, CHT’s (Sault, Kincheloe) at information please call Candace six-session series explores the American Walk for Sobriety, at WaSeh Dr., St. Ignace, MI, 3 - 4 (906) 632-5210. Responsible pet Blocher at (866) 632-6281. many things you can do to keep 8 a.m., at the Sixth Street Bridge p.m. For more information contact owner must be present to control June 3: YEA Battle of the your heart beating strong. It is Park, Grand Rapids, Mich. Fol- Angie Gillmore, CHT (St. Ignace) animal being vaccinated, or vac- Boards IV. Bahweting Anishi- designed for people with diabetes lowing a brief ceremony with lo- at (906) 643-8689. Responsible cination will not be administered. naabek Tribal Youth Council and their families as part of the cal speakers, participants will start pet owner must be present to All animals must be on a leash or versus the Sault Tribe chairman Healthy Heart Project, but every- the 2.5 mile walk along Monroe control animal being vaccinated, be in a carrier. An animal control and board of directors in matball one can benefit from attending. Ave., and proceed down to the or vaccination will not be admin- officer will be on site at all loca- mayhem. The event will be held Join us at anytime and start with Three Fires powwow grounds istered. All animals must be on a tions to offer reduced rates for in the basketball court at 6 p.m. whatever session fits your sched- at Riverside Park. Prizes will be leash or be in a carrier. An animal licenses. Donations will be accepted by ule. Plan to attend all six sessions awarded to walkers. Contact Liz control officer will be on site at all June 20 & 22: Move More – the Tribal Youth Council. Please sometime in the next year and IsHak at Native American Com- locations to offer reduced rates for Feel Better, 1 - 3 p.m. on June 20 come cheer for our undefeated receive a certificate of comple- munity Services for more detailed licenses. and June 22 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. tribal youth and our tribal lead- tion and gain the gift of a stronger information at (616) 458-4078 ext. June 13: JKL Bahweting Honoring the Gift of Heart Health, ers in this physical challenge. For heart. Call Community Health at 105. Public School Academy Board of series two, session five, held at the more information contact the YEA (906) 632-5210 with questions or June 12: Summer Recreation Education meeting in the school Sault Tribe Health Center audito- department at (906) 635-7010. to register. Registering for classes Program. Summer fun for ages cafeteria, 1301 Marquette Avenue, rium, 2864 Ashmun Street, Sault June 3: Manistique Kewadin is recommended so we can inform 6 to 12. Activities include water at 5:30 p.m. If there are any ques- Ste. Marie, MI. This new six-ses- Casino is throwing a party for you of any changes. fun, field trips, organized games, tions, please call JKL Bahweting sion series explores the many their 12th Anniversary! Draw June 6: Rabies clinic for pets sports, board games, and many at (906) 635-5055. things you can do to keep your times are from 6 -11 p.m. There owned by members of Sault Ste. more activities. Price is $125 per June 13 - August 24: Sault heart beating strong. It is designed will be cash prizes. For more Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians child, tribal and family discounts Tribe elder’s water exercise at the for people with diabetes and their information call (800) KEWADIN at the Newberry Tribal Health available. Call Loriann at (906) LSSU Norris Center pool Tues- families as part of the Healthy or visit www.kewadin.com. Center 4935 Zeez-Ba-Tik Lane, 635-4777 to register. days and Thursdays 9 - 9:50 am. Heart Project, but everyone can June 5: Tribal chairperson open Newberry, MI, 3-4 p.m. For more June 12: Chi Nodin Running Cost: $24. Call Jessica at (906) benefit from attending. Join us at office hours are held the Monday information contact Sally Burke Club. Ten week running program 635-7770 with questions. anytime and start with whatever prior to board meetings from 2 - 6 or Shirley Kowalke, CHT’s (New- for youth 10 to 18 years old. June 15: The Sault Tribe session fits your schedule. Plan to p.m. The tribal membership can berry) at (906) 293-8181. Respon- Clubs planned in Sault Ste. Marie, Veteran’s Group will meet on the attend all six sessions sometime meet with the chairperson during sible pet owner must be present to Kinross, and St. Ignace, pending third Thursday of the month from in the next year and receive a open membership hours at the control animal being vaccinated, participation. Free to Sault Tribe 6 - 8 p.m., at the Cultural Divi- certificate of completion and gain Tribal administration building at or vaccination will not be admin- members, $150 for community sion, 206 Greenough St. Call Art the gift of a stronger heart. Call 523 Ashmun Street in Sault Ste. istered. All animals must be on a members. Space is limited. Call Leighton at (906) 632-7494 for Community Health at (906) 632- Marie. Open office hour meetings leash or be in a carrier. An animal Andrea Walsh for more informa- more information. 5210 with questions or to register. are by appointment only. To make control officer will be on site at all tion at (906) 635-7465. June 16: Blood drive from 11 Registering for classes is recom- an appointment contact Sue Stiver locations to offer reduced rates for June 12: If you need help in - 5 p.m. at the Sault Tribal Health mended so we can inform you of at (906) 635-6050 ext. 26640. licenses. quitting smoking or chewing to- Center auditorium 2864 Ashmun any changes. June 5 - 18: Father’s Day at all June 6: Board of directors bacco, we can help! Tobacco Ces- Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI. June 20: Rabies clinic for pets Kewadin Casino sites. This is for open hours from 3:30 until 5 p.m. sation Support Group at the Sault Please contact Janice Pittman at owned by members of Sault Ste. you dad! Random draws each day at Bay de Noc College (Herman Tribe Health Center auditorium, (906) 632-5283 for an appoint- Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians of the promotion from 4 - 7 p.m. Center), Escanaba, Mich. Tribe the second and fourth Monday of ment. Walk ins are welcome! at the Chi Mukwa Community and Men can win cash each day of members can meet with their each month, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. June 17: Hiawatha Figure Recreation Center, Two Ice Circle the drawings! For more informa- unit directors or the chairperson Just show up! Friends and family Skating seminar at the Chi Mukwa Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, 1:30- tion call (800) KEWADIN or visit between the board workshops and welcomed. The facilitators will be Community Recreation Center. 5 p.m. For more information con- www.kewadin.com. the board meetings. For questions Community Health tobacco coun- For more information call (906) tact Tom Sauro or Ann Pollman, June 6: Rabies clinic for pets contact Joanne Carr at (906) 635- selors. We’re happy to guide and 635-RINK. CHT’s (Sault, Kincheloe) at (906) owned by members of Sault Ste. 6050 ext. 26337. support you through the quitting June 17: Skid Row and Ratt 632-5210. Responsible pet owner Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians June 6: Sault Tribe Board of process. There may not be a good 7 p.m. Dream Makers Theater must be present to control animal at K.I. Sawyer Tribal Housing Directors meeting in Escanaba at time to quit, why not now? Educa- at Kewadin Casino in Sault Ste. being vaccinated, or vaccination (former K.I.Sawyer A.F.B.) 250 6 p.m. Open community hour is tion, support, snacks and refresh- Marie. For more information call will not be administered. All ani- Voodoo Ave., Gwinn, MI. from from 5-6 p.m. For further informa- ments. No fee’s, registration, or (800) KEWADIN. Tickets on sale mals must be on a leash or be in a 9:30-10:30 a.m. For more infor- tion contact Joanne Carr at (906) sign up. Just show up! Call (906) now, price $25. carrier. An animal control officer mation contact Joy Pages at (906) 635-6050 ext. 26337. 632-5241 for more information. June 19: Tribal Chairperson will be on site at all locations to 346-3919. Responsible pet owner June 9: The Escanaba Tribal June 12 - August 23: Sault open office hours are held the offer reduced rates for licenses. must be present to control animal Center will be holding its June Tribe elder’s water exercise at the Monday prior to board meetings June 20: Board of directors being vaccinated, or vaccination diabetes support group from 2:30 LSSU Norris Center pool Mon- from 2 – 6 p.m. The tribal mem- open hours from 3:30 - 5 p.m. in will not be administered. All ani- - 3:30 in Conference Room A at days and Wednesdays 6 - 6:50 bership can meet with the chair- Marquette. For questions contact mals must be on a leash or be in a Bay College which is located off p.m. Cost: $24. Call Jessica at person during open membership Joanne Carr at (906) 635-6050 carrier. An animal control officer of the library. For questions or (906) 635-7770 with questions. hours at the Tribal administration ext. 26337. will be on site at all locations to directions please call (906) 786- June 13: Rabies clinic for pets building at 523 Ashmun Street in June 20: Board of Directors offer reduced rates for licenses. 9211. owned by members of Sault Ste. Sault Ste. Marie. Open office hour meeting in Marquette at 6 p.m. Advertising Sault Tribe News [email protected] Advertising That Reaches Over 30,000 Readers For Information Call (906) 635-6050 CHEBOYGAN TRIBAL COMMUNITY We want to say Chi Megwetch for all those who came out to support the Tribal CommunitySpring Fish Fr., We give a special Thanks to all the volunteers, cooks, and helpers, your continued support and attendance is deeply appreciated. THANK YOU

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Member FDIC 132 N. State St. • Ph. (906) 643-6800 P.O. Box 187 • St. Ignace, MI 49781 The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians No Welcomes you to the 13th Annual Anishinaabe Registration Family Language & Cultural Camp Fee M e a l s A r e Celebrating the unity of what our Language & Culture brings us P r o v ided Bring your Community Flags & Gift Giveaway Aanii piish Wenesh pii 13th Year Manistee July 28,29,30 Anniversary

Friday July 28 Saturday July 29 8:00 Opening & Breakfast 8:00 Breakfast 9:15 Presentations / workshops 9:15 Presentations / workshops 10:45 Presentations / workshops 10:45 Presentations / workshops 12:00 Lunch 12:00 Lunch 1:15 Presentations / workshops 1:15 Presentations / workshops Sunday July 30 4:15 Presentations / workshops 2:45 Presentations / workshops 8:00 Breakfast 5:00 Dinner 4:15 Presentations / workshops 9:15 Presentations / workshops 7:00 Talent show 5:00 Dinner 10:45 Presentations / Workshops 9:00 Entertainment 7:00 Jiingtamok / pow wow 12:00 Lunch & Closing 9:30 Entertaiment

These presentations and workshops are for all ages and both Anishinaabemowin and English will be used. First come first serve for the camping area. This gathering will take place at the pow wow grounds in Manistee MI. located at the corner of M22 and US 31 S across from the Casino. There are showers on site. If you wish to book a room you have to do it early. This is the 13th year of this gathering and we would like everyone to bring their flags from each community and we would like to display the flags on the camp grounds the whole weekend to show unity and support for the language and culture. Sponsored by the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians of the Anishinaabe Nation for information please call No Registration Fee Kenny Pheasant at No Registration Fee email: [email protected] 231-933-4406 231-690-3508 [email protected] Or Terri Raczkowski at 231-398-2221 email:[email protected] co8391 2Q LOC_REVISED_8.5x11 4/11/06 5:31 PM Page 1

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