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The confer- with the president, members Understanding directing all regular and meaningful consul- American Indians. ence is the first of promised of Congress and the Cabinet. cabinet agencies to submit tation and collaboration with At the end of the 90-day annual meetings between tribes, Later, attendees elected regional detailed plans within 90 days tribal officials in the develop- period, American Indian leaders the president and his federal representatives to voice con- to implement a November ment of federal policies that will be able to officially address leadership. It was conducted in cerns. 2000 executive order signed have tribal implications.” In any Cabinet shortcomings in a way that, at first, allowed the A highlight of the confer- by then President Bill Clinton. addition, the order calls for submitting plans for closer ties American Indian representatives ence came as President Obama Executive Order 13175 directed strengthened government- by the deadline. to speak and interact directly signed a Memorandum of federal agencies to “establish to-government relationships In his opening remarks, between the United States and Obama reflected on cam- American Indian tribes and paign promises he made to the reductions in tribal financial citizens of Indian Country that burdens under federal mandates. have been fulfilled. He cited The order notes the measures the appointments of American are only intended to improve Indians Kimberly Teehee as his the internal management of advisor on Native American the executive branch and does policies, Jodi Gillette as deputy not create any special rights, associate director of intergov- benefits or trust responsibili- ernmental affairs and Larry ties. It is a first step in moving Echohawk as assistant secretary away from the traditional for Indian affairs. In addition, neglect shown by the federal he said he promised to shake government in its treaties with See “Nations meet at DC” p.12 Update: Community Driven Master Plan The Planning and Develop- services the Sault Tribe offers. ment Department, along with Understanding the dynamics Photo by Michelle Bouschor the Culture Department, con- of the memberships’ needs is SEND OFF — The people of Sault Ste. Marie gathered at the local high school to honor a platoon from ducted a focus group in Kinross crucial to the master strategic the Michigan Army National Guard 1437th Multi Role Bridge Company as it readied to deploy to Iraq. on Nov. 23, 2009. We were planning process. If you are Kewadin Cares will bring them home for the holidays (See story and more photos on page 8). happy to see elders attend and one of the randomly selected participate in the focus groups. individuals, your participation The elders who were is greatly needed able to attend pro- to build the plan Upcoming secretarial election: vided us with impor- for the future dis- tant feedback for tribution of tribal HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM A TRIBAL ELECTION? the master strategic resources. plan. The Planning BY JENNIFER DALE-BURTON and is a federal election, gov- ity vote of the eligible voters Our focus group and Development One of the most important erned by federal regulations* of the Tribe voting at an elec- opened up with a Department would things to understand about a and overseen by the Bureau of tion called for that purpose by prayer and smudge like to thank all secretarial election is that it Indian Affairs (BIA). the Secretary of the Interior, to help give thanks those members who is NOT a tribal election. A This is why tribal members provided that at least thirty (30) to the Creator for all have participated in secretarial election is a com- must register for each and percent of those entitled to vote we have and do not our focus groups to pletely different process with a every secretarial election that shall vote in such election, but have. This smudg- date and thank all completely separate voter reg- is held. no amendment shall become ing also helped us to clear our members who will be participat- istration and voting. 2010 will In contrast, tribal elections effective until it is approved by minds and let the spirits in to ing in the near future. bring both a secretarial election are held by the tribe, overseen the Secretary of the Interior. It help guide us during the focus Coming focus groups (a constitutional amendment by the tribe’s election commit- is the duty of the Secretary of group. are scheduled for Kinross, to separate the chief execu- tee and governed by the tribe’s the Interior to call an election Tribal resources identified Manistique, Marquette, Flint tive officer position from the Election Ordinance (Ch. 10 of on any proposed amendment during this focus group included and Grand Rapids. chairperson’s) and a tribal elec- the Tribal Code). Once you reg- upon receipt of a resolution tribal members, health services, The Enrollment Department tion (election of unit representa- ister to vote in tribal elections, passed by the majority of the education opportunities, casi- will be traveling with the tives), so it’s important that all you don’t have to keep regis- Board.” nos, hunting, fishing, gathering Planning and Development of us to understand the differ- tering for each tribal election, The secretarial election rights and various programs and Department to out-of-town ence. unless you move. process begins when the BIA services. A major concern of focus groups. Enrollment will If a secretarial election is The Sault Tribe’s Constitut- receives a resolution from the this focus group was communi- be updating tribal members’ not a tribal election, then what ion provides for secretarial Sault Tribe Board of Directors cation between program direc- address and registration infor- is it? A secretarial election is a elections in Article 10, in which along with the proposed chang- tors and members. For example, mation while Planning and special election held to amend the Constitution and bylaws es to the constitution. The membership may not be fully Development facilitates the or revise the tribal Constitution “may be amended by a major- See “Secretarial Election, p.12 aware of the full spectrum of focus groups. 2 Notes and Notices =^\^f[^k**%+))2Pbg:p^g^gGblbmhmng` Gas quota increased Attention all Sault Tribe members ATTENTION TRIBAL MEMBERS for December The Sault Tribe Board of UPDATE YOUR ADDRESS Directors raised the gas quota It is very important to keep Enrollment, PO Box 1628, Sault from 90 gallons per member to Self-Sufficiency your address current with our Ste. Marie, MI 49783. 120 gallons per member. This Enrollment Department. Mail Fax a written request to (906) started Dec 2, 2009 and lasts • for all the tribal departments and 632-1648. until Dec 31, 2009 or until the Incentive awards programs are generated through E-mail mmorehouse@ quota runs out. • the Enrollment database. If saulttribe.net (Melissa Fuel vendor changed Enrollment doesn’t have your Morehouse, enrollment clerk); procedure change in Munising current mailing address, you [email protected] could be missing out on very (Julie Yacuone, enrollment UBMITTED BY NGELINE As of Dec. 1, the vendor S A important notices for you and coordinator); lsmith@saulttribe. MATSON, EDUCATION of tax-exempt fuel for Sault your family. net (Linda Smith, tribal DIRECTOR Tribe members switched from The total amount of It is very easy to keep a registrar). Effective for fall 2009, the Wetmore BP to White Pine current address with Enrollment. Stop by the office in Self-Sufficiency Incentive funding available Lodge in Christmas. • You can do one of the following person at 2428 Shunk Road Awards will be administered in Members who intend to write will be divided by to contact the department with in Sault Ste. Marie. We are on a slightly different manner. checks for gas must follow the your new address: the reservation just south of First, there will be an eligi- the total number of White Pine Lodge check policy Call the Enrollment Depart- the casino. Office hours are bility period from Jan. 1 to Jan. by completing check forms • credit hours taken ment at (800) 251-6597 or 635- Monday through Friday from 8 31 during which students will prior to making purchases by submit official grade reports 3396. a.m. to 5 p.m. by all students check. to the Sault Tribe Higher • Write to Sault Tribe The White Pine Lodge is at Education office. who submit grade E7889 W. M-28 in Christmas Grades may be e-mailed, reports. and can be reached at 387-1111. Staff traveling to take ID photos faxed, mailed or hand-deliv- Time: noon to 5 p.m. During the month of ered to the Higher Education January 2010, the Enrollment Tuesday, Jan. 19 – Best Anishinaabemowin Program, 523 Ashmun Street, eligibility period, the incentive Department will be at the Western Terrace Meeting Room, classes canceled Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783; award program will close for following locations to take 847 S Main St, Cheboygan, Ojibwe language classes for fax (906) 635-7785 or (906) the remainder of the 2009-2010 pictures for the Sault Tribe Mich. Time: noon to 6 p.m. Sault Tribe communities have 635-6511; e-mail bchristie@ school year. There will be no membership cards: Saturday, Jan. 23 – Holiday been canceled from Dec. 7 to saulttribe.net or amatson@sault- incentive awards given for win- Saturday, Jan. 9 – Manistique Inn Grand Rapids Downtown, Jan. 4, 2010. tribe.net. ter, spring or summer semesters Tribal Center, 5698W Hwy 310 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, Instructors are taking time to After Jan. 31, 2010, the total in 2010. US-2, Manistique, Mich. Time: Mich. Time: noon to 5 p.m. develop language curriculum amount of funding available The program change will No appointments are necess- and materials. noon to 5 p.m. will be divided by the total result in a guarantee of fund- ary. This is not mandatory. We number of credit hours taken by Nish 1, the Internet language Sunday, Jan. 10 – Holiday ing for all fall 2009 students are going to be there for your all students who submit grade class, will continue as Inn, 1951 US Hwy 41 W, who submit grades during the convenience only. reports. Students receive incen- scheduled. Marquette, Mich. Time: noon to eligibility period. The previ- If you have any questions, tive awards based on the num- 5 p.m. ous method of “first-come, Sault holiday concert please call the Enrollment ber of credit hours in which a Saturday, Jan. 16 – Holiday first-served” resulted in many Bells of Praise Handbell passing (C or better) grade was Inn Gateway Center, 5353 Department at (800) 251-6597. students being denied incen- Choir and Lock Cities Chorus received. Grades below a 2.0 Gateway Center, Flint, Mich. Hope to see you there. tive awards simply because the of Sweet Adelines International will not be included in the cal- money was spent before they present their annual holiday culation. The Higher Education LETTER: could submit their grades. concert to benefit United Way office will then process the For any questions, please of the Eastern Upper Peninsula. incentive awards within 60 days Tribe made member’s college call Angeline Matson, educa- The concert is Sunday, Dec. of the Jan. 31 deadline. Once the funding is com- tion director at (906) 635-4944 13 at 7 p.m. at Central United education possible or Barb Christie, administrative Methodist Church in Sault Ste. mitted to those who submit- Dear Editor, I have returned to Wayne State ted grade reports during the assistant at 635-7784. Marie. Admission is by free- My name is Kristen Cable to further my education by will donation. and I am a 27-year-old tribal obtaining a master’s degree in Marquette Master member working as an instruc- secondary education. Neither of Gardener course tional aid within the Special these degrees could have been MSU Extension is offering Education Department of the possible without the dedication a Master Gardener Volunteer Wyandotte Public School and support of our tribe. Program class for winter 2010 District. I write to you in hopes I want to extend the deep- with 13 classes on consecu- that you will be able to help est, most thoughtful thank you tive Monday nights beginning convey my appreciation to our imaginable to the many people Jan. 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. in tribal chairperson, council, involved in making it possible Marquette. elders and community. for me to afford such things. I Registration and enrollment Thanks to the great finan- am extremely proud to be part fees are due by Jan. 4. cial support of our honored of such a warm, giving and Call the Marquette County tribe’s Self-Sufficiency Fund, positive community. From the MSU Extension office at 475- I was able to graduate from bottom of my heart, thank you! 5731 or Alger County MSU Wayne State University with Extension office at 387-2530. a Bachelor of Science in busi- Sincerely, Registration forms available ness administration and, solely — Kristen Cable, 902 Ashmun Street (SW corner at Ann Street) at www.msue.msu.edu/alger. due to the support of our tribe, Wyandotte, Mich. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. or non-profit events. All submis- Visit us online: This issue can be Win Awenen sions are printed at the discretion of viewed online at www.saulttribe. the editor, subject to editing and are com beginning on its publishing Master mechanics, certified by the Nisitotung not to exceed 400 words. Unsigned date. Automotive Service Excellence Institute. THE SAULT TRIBE submissions are not accepted. Subscriptions: NEWS Please note the distribution date The regular rate is $18 per year, Over 28 years combined experience. The official newspaper of the when submitting event informa- $11 for senior citizens and $30 to Sault Ste. Marie Tribe tion for our community calendar. Canada. Pleae call for other foreign Brakes, exhaust, suspension, air conditioning, of Chippewa Indians. Submissions can be mailed, faxed or countries. Subscribe by sending steering and alignment, plus many other services. e-mailed. The distribution date is the your name and mailing address to December 11, 2009 earliest the newspaper can arrive in the address below with your check Manidoo Giisoonhs the seven-county service area. or money order made out to the Automotive diagnostics: Foreign and domestic. Little Spirit Moon Win Awenen Nisitotung is funded Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Vol. 30, No. 12 by the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Advertising: Circulation 20,000 Chippewa Indians and is published Display: $8.50 per column inch 12 times a year. Its mission is to with many discounts available. Jennifer Dale-Burton...... Editor inform tribal members and the pub- Classified: $.25 per word. Please Brenda Austin...... Staff Writer lic about the activities of the tribal call or e-mail for details. Rick Smith...... Staff Writer government, membership programs Contact information: Sherrie Lucas...... Administrative and services and cultural, social and Win Awenen Nisitotung Secretary spiritual activities of Sault Tribe Attn: Communications Dept. members. 531 Ashmun St., Our name: Win Awenen Nisitotung, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Win Awenen Nisitotung welcomes in our native language, means, “One Telephone: (906) 632-6398 submissions of news articles, feature who well or fully understands,” Fax: (906) 632-6556 stories, photographs, columns and prounounced “Win Oh-weh-nin E-mail: saulttribenews@sault- announcements of American Indian Nis-toe-tuhng” tribe.net Pbg:p^g^gGblbmhmng`=^\^f[^k**%+))2 News 3 Plan for comprehensive communications coming Sault Tribe has launched —members, the news media, does, and not every event or an initiative to improve and elected officials — and issue that tribal members and communications to members, what programs, grants, personal others need to know about, local and statewide media, state stories and milestones should is positive,” he said. “That is legislators and government be communicated. It will obviously the case with any officials in Washington. explain the different tools that government and any business. Sault Tribe staff, with can be used to communicate We need to have a plan and oversight from the tribal information to those audiences, process in place that helps us chairman and board of directors, including news releases, news communicate the good and bad are in the process of drafting conferences, special events, whenever necessary.” a new plan to help the tribe brochures, viewpoint columns, The plan will focus on Photo Courtesy Tom Dorwin communicate better with the Internet, letters and more. communication to external New general counsel Tom Dorwin, his wife, Cheryl, and their chil- dren, David, 11, Michael, 10, and Katie, 8, are looking forward to members and non-members It will also establish a process media, but will also outline putting down roots in the Sault. about programs and services for ensuring that important ideas to improve communication that seek to improve the information is communicated. with members, including: community. The plan will organize the — periodic print publications, Another goal of the plan tribe’s communications efforts, — online communications, Tribe hires new is to make sure tribal leaders allow staff to better support — media relations and public are communicating important and promote our programs and relations materials, information to tribal members in services, and communicate the — corporate identity an accurate and timely manner. tribe’s achievements, needs, materials (letterhead, logo, etc.), general counsel “Communicating to tribal concerns and announcements — surveys, BY JENNIFER DALE-BURTON culture alive and vibrant.” members and telling our with key audiences. — annual reports, An August fishing trip to the While there are many story to reporters, lawmakers “We have already held — speeches, and U.P. netted the tribe’s new gen- similarities, Dorwin conceded and regulators outside the meetings with many of the — more. eral counsel much more than there are also differences. tribe are critical functions,” division directors within the Those involved in this the walleye he thought he was “Fortunately, I have a really said Chairman Darwin “Joe” tribe to start this process,” said process of creating the after. talented tribal legal staff to help McCoy. “The tribe has so Michelle Bouschor, Kewadin communications plan are Roger “We had just returned to me make the transition,” he many positive programs and Casinos public relations Martin and Brian Brown of Michigan,” he recalled. “My added. “Federal Indian law and our members have wonderful director. “Our next step is to Martin Waymire Advocacy family and I were on vacation gaming are unique to the tribe’s stories to tell. We simply must put together a written document Communications; Michelle near Curtis, just doing some practice, but the underlying do a better job helping people for board of directors approval.” Bouschor, Public Relations fishing on the Little Manistique. legal procedures and mecha- outside the tribe understand the While the tribe does many Director of Kewadin Casinos; One evening I was up at park nisms are the same.” tremendous impact we have in good things for its members and and Jennifer Dale-Burton, office checking email, curs- Dorwin earned a bachelor’s the community.” the entire state, sometimes the Editor, Win Awenen Nisitotung. ing my bad fishing luck, and degree in business administra- The plan will outline how information will not be positive, A draft of the plan is expected recalling why they call it ‘fish- tion from Grand Valley State the tribe will communicate with McCoy said. to be presented to the board in ing’ and not ‘catching,’ when I University, and a juris doctor- its most important audiences “Not everything the tribe early 2010. ended up looking at the tribe’s ate from the University of Web site. 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SAULT STE. MARIE TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2010 CALENDAR

January 5 Sault Ste. Marie January 26 Sault Ste. Marie

February 2 Sault Ste. Marie February 23 Sault Ste. Marie Holly is a fiesty little girl who loves to play. March 2 Sault Ste. Marie March 23 Manistique

Annie is a true beauty. April 6 Sault Ste. Marie April 27 Sault

May 4 Sault Ste. Marie May 25 Sault Ste. Marie

June 1 Sault Ste. Marie June 22 Sault Ste. Marie

July 6 Sault Ste. Marie July 27 Sault Ste. Marie

August 3 Sault Ste. Marie August 24 Hessel Brother and sister Natalie and Lester are very playful September 7 Sault Ste. Marie September 28 Munising kittens who will be big cats. Merry is a smart puppy, and October 5 Sault Ste. Marie October 26 St. Ignace is very calm and sweet. November 2 Sault Ste. Marie November 23 Sault Ste. Marie

December 7 Sault Ste. Marie

Per the Constitution and Bylaws, Article 1 – Meetings of the Board of Directors, Section 1: …..provided that at least one meeting per year shall be held in each of the five election units established pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the tribal constitution.

General meetings of the Board of Directors are held the 1st and 4rd Tuesdays of the month.

Liza is very sweet and loves to Astrid is a nice cat waiting All general meetings start at 6:00 p.m. All Sault meetings will be held at the Kewadin Casino sing and cuddle. for a friend. and Convention Center, other locations to be announced.

— DONATIONS WELCOME — All special meetings will be announced. Mackinac Animal Aid Association is a 501C3 non-profit — all donations are tax deductible. All donations For further information please call Joanne or Tara at the Administration Office, 800-793-0660, are greatly appreciated. Send to: Mackinac Animal Aid, extensions 26337 or 26338. P.O. Box 92, Moran, MI 49760 Pbg:p^g^gGblbmhmng`=^\^f[^k**%+))2 Environment 5 Tribes, state set agreement on Mullett Lake fishery The 1836 Treaty tribes Tribe, Inter-Tribal Fishery and subsistence harvest. and the state’s Department Assessment Program’s long- “Like other areas in the Great of Natural Resources (DNR) term walleye stocking program Lakes Basin, zebra mussels reached a collaborative in treaty-ceded Great Lakes and other aquatic invasive resolution to address the waters has successfully created species are likely a big part walleye fishery on Mullett Lake walleye fishing opportunities for of the equation,” Clark said. in Cheboygan County. The plan both state and tribally licensed “Addressing the issues on allows for harvest of walleyes to fishers. Mullett Lake will first require continue on the lake in 2010 by The tribes and the state agree an in-depth understanding both tribal subsistence fishers that when resources permit, of walleye movement, and state-licensed recreational Mullett Lake will receive strong reproduction, and the changing anglers. consideration as a stocking site, ecology throughout this large Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of according to Sault Tribe Inland complex chain of lakes and Chippewa Indians, Bay Mills Biologist Eric Clark. streams.” Indian Community, Grand As a result of the resolution, He added, “Without this Traverse Band of Ottawa Kelley Smith, chief of the understanding it will be difficult and Chippewa Indians, Little DNR’s Fisheries Division, to effectively manage walleye Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa announced at the Michigan in Mullett Lake over the long Indians and Little River Band Natural Resources Commission term.” of Ottawa Indians are the five meeting Nov. 5 that the tribes Fisheries regulations will tribes in the 1836 Treaty-ceded agreed to withdraw their request be developed, Smith said, that territory of Michigan that signed to invoke allocation-based use the upper range of the an Inland Hunting and Fishing procedures on the lake for 2010. population estimate to calculate Consent Decree with the state The resolution creates flexibility safe harvest levels. The state of Michigan and regulate for the state to set appropriate and tribes have agreed to themselves under the Chippewa harvest regulations for walleye more quickly given the overall Bands of Odawa Indians, set a safe harvest level of 40 Ottawa Resource Authority. on the lake in 2010. concern for the health of the agrees. “Mullett is part of a percent on Mullett Lake and the The joint resolution includes Smith said, however, the walleye population in Mullett large complex system,” he DNR Fisheries Division will the state and tribes working state still needs to work with the Lake.” said. “The tribes felt that there recommend a modification to together to develop a multi- public between now and early During discussions with the were some unknowns out there the Mullett Lake fisheries order faceted approach to monitoring December to determine whether tribes, Smith said there was and we wanted to make sure to change the state regulations and enhancing the walleye a reduced bag limit, a higher concern on both sides about the that those concerns would be to meet the new harvest level. population over the next five minimum size limit, a shortened fishery survey conducted on adequately addressed. The The new regulation will be years, through the 2014 fishing season or some combination of Mullett Lake in 2009. tribes are committed to working taken up at the December NRC season. those will be most appropriate “There is overall uncertainty with DNR to address those meeting in Lansing. The plan includes fishery for walleye taken by state- about the population estimate uncertainties.” “Our collective goal is to management changes by licensed anglers on Mullett of adult walleyes in Mullett The tribes are concerned protect the walleye stocks in the state and collaborative Lake. Lake,” Smith said. “The range that ecological changes in Mullett Lake while trying to assessment monitoring by both “Given the low population is 2,001 to 3,577 adult walleyes. Mullett Lake may have as much maintain a reasonable level of the state and the tribes that estimate, we realized that There is also some uncertainty (or more) impact on walleye subsistence and recreational encompasses continued creel something would need to on both sides about the populations as recreational or harvest,” Clark summarized. surveys for the 2010 fishing be done related to fishing interaction between the lakes season, working toward a joint regulations on Mullett Lake for in this particular chain of lakes assessment of the entire chain harvest of walleyes by state- — Mullett, Burt, Crooked and of lakes and, in the longer term, licensed anglers,” Smith said. Pickerel.” the potential to develop a joint “We planned to undertake a Douglas W. Craven, Natural fish stocking effort. review with the public next Resource Department Director Administered by Sault summer, but we are moving for the Little Traverse Bay Some Great Lakes fish well below EPA mercury guidelines BY BRENDA AUSTIN SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. ... Common foods on local — Intertribal Fisheries and Assessment Program grocery shelves have higher Environmental Coordinator Mike Ripley and Michigan Sea Grant agent Ron Kinnunen contaminant levels than local agree that choosing certain fish 6LPSOLI\\RXUOLIH from the Great Lakes can be a whitefish. .HZDGLQ&DVLQR6W,JQDFH%UDQFK1RZ2SHQ healthy part of everyone’s diet. — Ron Kinnunen, Michigan Sea Grant Agent Contaminants such as per- sistent organic pollutants have lakes tend to have low concen- but exceed contaminant levels dramatically decreased and trations of mercury. Higher lev- reported in wild and farm raised heavy metals, such as mercury, els are sometimes found in fish salmon. 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MARIE, Mich. held healthy cooking classes — Representatives from the for elementary school children Maamwi Niigaanziwag Grand using the vegetables they had Tribal Youth Council attended grown in their garden, wrote a conference Nov. 20-21 at and produced public service Kewadin Casino and developed announcements and sponsored a report on the 3-year Celebrate a “Bike to Site” project where Native Health grant, which they rode their bikes from Sault ended recently. Ste. Marie to St. Ignace to pro- The Maamwi Niigaanziwag mote healthy living. Grand Tribal Youth Council is Karen McKelvie, a Sault comprised of youth from the St. Ste. Marie Tribal Youth Council Ignace Waainiigaanziijig Tribal member, said working together Youth Council, the Manistique under the grant has made all Anishinaabe Niimkii Tribal of the youth councils stron- Youth Council, the Hessel awarded to the youth councils to A $5,000 grant extension was which included a health fair. The ger. “We have the knowledge Nbiish-be-mwi-jwaang Tribal help find ways to combat child- awarded to the youth councils second year was spent research- and resources now and know Youth Council, Escanaba- hood obesity. Over the past three allowing them to host the con- ing and making tribal-wide what we can do when we work area youth and the Bahweting years the youth councils worked ference. According to Hannah policy changes. “Our youth together as a team,” she said. Anishinabek Tribal Youth to educate their communities Vallier, 16 and a Manistique were responsible for the policy “Even though the grant is done Council from Sault Ste. Marie. about childhood obesity, imple- Tribal Youth Council member, change prohibiting pop to be and we no longer have that The youth councils reviewed mented community projects and representatives from UNITY given to youth at tribal events,” funding, we are still going to projects completed under established plans to continue told the Grand Tribal Youth she said. “Tribal dollars can- continue on being the best youth the grant and developed a projects after the grant ran out. Council that of the 150 youth not be used to purchase pop at council we can be.” PowerPoint presentation for “The conference gave the council’s nationwide, they were events for tribal youth.” As part of their presentation the Robert Wood Johnson kids a good opportunity to look one of the top programs. Through research, the youth to the funding sources, the coun- Foundation and United National over what they have accom- According to Eggert, UNITY council learned that tribal kids cils included ideas they would Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY), plished in the past three years sent staff member Greg Factor were drinking about three times like to work on in the future, which funded the grant. and what they are going to pur- and motivational speaker the national average of pop, including: limiting the amount An action plan was devel- sue in the future,” Eggert said. Chance Rush to the conference about 3 gallons a week. “They of pop kids drink through educa- oped by the youth to continue She added that Lisa Burnside, “to congratulate the youth on a went before the tribe’s board of tion, healthier school lunches, projects established under the Unit II youth service coordina- job well done and to encourage directors with a resolution and community outreach, fund-rais- grant using various funding tor, deserved a “pat on the back” them to continue the good work had the policy implemented,” St. ing for UNITY, working with sources and fund-raising events. for serving as Celebrate Native they do.” Onge said. “They struggled with younger children to increase Dee Eggert, Sault Tribe Health “point-person,” organiz- St. Ignace YEA youth advi- that one for a while — they all their level of physical activity, Youth Education and Activities ing the conference and assisting sor Sue St. Onge said during like pop.” assisting elders in their commu- (YEA) program administrative the youth to develop their pre- the first year of the grant, youth The St. Ignace Youth Council nity and holding youth bonding assistant, said the grant was sentations. focused on public awareness, also planted and cared for a 90- nights. Pbg:p^g^gGblbmhmng`=^\^f[^k**%+))2 News 7 Sault community supports 1437th troops SAULT STE. MARIE — The National Guard 1437th Multi Role Bridge Company Second Platoon bussed out of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., Nov. 20, for training at Fort McCoy, Wisc. Two events took place to support the troops and their families. On Nov. 18, many enjoyed a spaghetti dinner at the local National Guard armory to benefit the families of the troops. On Nov. 19, a crowd gathered for a public send off for the troops at the Sault High gym to give a farewell to the soldiers and show support for their families. Kewadin Casinos handed out stuffed animals to the children and sent troops off with care packages. Leaving the Sault on the morning of Nov. 20, the platoon was honored by crowds of supporters lining the streets along their route out of town.

Photos by Rick Smith Left, two well wishers in front of Avery Square in downtown Sault Ste. Marie. Above left, a procession included veteran associations, area law enforcement from Sault Tribe, Bay Mills, Sault Ste. Marie, State of Michigan, Chippewa County, Border Patrol and area firefighters. Above, right, Sault Tribe employees came out for the troops in front of the downtown administration offices. Above, two busses depart Sault Ste. Marie taking the platoon to Fort McCoy, Wisc., for training. Can be more PCBs in butter than lake whitefish From “Whitefish Safe to Eat,” page 5 for anyone who works as a fish lake trout) often have higher observed in certain areas of the processor, he hopes to offer levels of contaminants in their Great Lakes. a three-day Sea Food Hazard flesh. “There may be a few areas, Analysis Critical Control Point How you prepare and cook such as certain areas in Bay course in January or February. your fish can also make a dif- de Noc, where the bass, pike The course covers everything ference. Choose fish that are and walleye might have ele- from bacteria to physical con- low in mercury. Filleting helps vated levels of mercury,” said taminants and micro contami- to reduce other contaminants Kinnunen. “Large predators nants such as mercury or PCBs. and removing the skin and fat accumulate the contaminates CORA file photo For more information contact removes yet more contaminants, The delicious Great Lakes lake whitefish is safe to eat with low by eating smaller fish, which MSU Sea Grant Agent Ron in addition to grilling or bak- mercury and other contaminants and very high in healthy omega-3 in turn ate organic materials Kinnunen at (906) 226-3687. ing, as opposed to frying, which fatty acids. For the lowest contaminants, fillet and cut off skin and contaminated with methyl mer- If you are not sure where traps the contaminants in the fat, and grill or bake. cury.” the fish you wish to pur- fillet. According to Kinnunen, Ripley said that even around the world, but China chase was caught, ask. Lakes For more information or contaminant levels are con- women who are pregnant can alone has an estimated coal fire Superior, Michigan and Huron local fish advisories visit your stantly being monitored in the eat certain Great Lakes fish, power plant going online every have lower levels of mercury local health department Web Great Lakes and commercial such as whitefish. “Fish contain week.” than most inland lakes and res- site or visit the FDAs Web and recreational fish catches fatty acids that are crucial to the Kinnunen said for those ervoirs. Also, fish that eat other site at: www.fda.gov/food. go through stringent testing. development of the brain of a interested in learning more, or fish (predators like salmon and FoodSafety/ProductS “If you go by FDA standards, fetus and you can only get them which is what you buy off a from eating fish and certain grocery store shelf, these fish algae.” meet the FDA regulations. 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Kewadin is pleased to announce the company will be home for Christmas, thanks to a Christmas donation of two Kewadin Casino motor coach busses for the trips. BY MICHELLE BOUSCHOR The tentative schedule has busses SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — traveling from Fort McCoy to bring Kewadin Cares is bringing the 1437th home all members of the 1437th on home for the holidays. The busses will Dec. 22, just in time for Christmas. be pulling in to the Sault just before The buses will take them back after the Christmas. The National Guard 1437th new year on Jan. 2. This timing is ten- Multi Role Bridge Company Second tative on their schedule. Platoon left Nov. 20 for training at Fort The Kewadin Cares program began McCoy, Wisc., and now the troops will in 2003 when the casino started part- get to see their loved ones once more nering with local organizations to raise before they deploy. awareness of our Pledge of Allegiance Kewadin Cares recently assisted and United States armed forces and the Michigan Army National Guard in Photo by Michelle Bouschor veterans. The program has since grown the send off of the 1437th Multi Role A big send off at the Sault High School let the 1437th know how much the commu- to include holiday giving programs, Bridge Company. Kewadin’s hotel and nity supports and honors them. drinking and driving awareness cam- convention center was the hub for fam- with their loved ones before deploy- servicemen and servicewomen who left paigns and support of organizations ilies coming to the area to spend time ment. The casino sent goodie bags with for Fort McCoy, Wisc. like Big Brothers and Big Sisters. A New Year’s to remember at all Kewadin casinos Bring in the new year with drawing by registering at will have $4 pitcher beer and The party’s not over on at all locations. College foot- style at Kewadin! We’ve got the Northern Rewards Club will hold drawings for Miller New Years Eve, either! Wake ball bowl games will be on all everything you need to make booth. Customers can earn one Lite beer prizes all evening. up with us and our New Year’s TVs with $4 pitcher beer spe- your night memorable. Watch additional entry for the first Entertainment will be provided Day recovery deals includ- cials throughout the day. the Time Square ball drop 25 points earned by playing at all locations including the ing bloody Mary and bloody For more information, visit with a free champagne toast with a Northern Rewards card. DreamMakers Theater. Caesar drink specials available www.kewadin.com. at midnight, enjoy free hors The grand prize drawing will d’oeuvres and party favors be held at 11:15 p.m. Up to and we’re holding cash draw- $57,000 will be given away. ings from 6 to 11 p.m. at all Be sure to get in early to Kewadin Casino Accounting Kewadin locations. All cus- enjoy happy hour from 5 to tomers can receive one FREE 7 p.m. with buck-a-beer spe- entry into a grand prize cash cials! In addition, all sites helps needy families this Manager Robert holiday season Captain Team Member of the Month at Sault Kewadin Casino

Two tribal families had a full table this Thanksgiving thanks to the Kewadin Casino Accounting Department. The department sponsored the families through the Department of Human Services and purchased full meals with money collected by the department’s dress down fund. “Everyone in our department has big hearts and is dedicated to our community,” said Rick McDowell, casino CFO. “I’m very proud of them.”

Congratulations to Robert Captain, manager of the Upper Deck, for earning November Team Member of the Month at Kewadin Sault! Robert started working with Kewadin in August 1993 in the Holiday concert tickets still DreamCatchers Restaurant. His work with the casino centered around the food and beverage department since then. He lives in the Sault and has three children, Nikole, Timothy and David. Way to available, win $100 gift card go, Robert! SAULT STE. MARIE, winners from each site will be a Christmas standard which Mich. — Win a $100 gift card announced and mailed their is No. 4 in the Top 10 of all just in time for the holidays at gift cards. time Christmas songs. Her any Kewadin Casino location Get your entire fam- Jingle Bell Rock is another this December. From Dec. 1 ily into the Christmas spirit top Christmas hit. She’s sold to 15, all customers earning with Brenda Lee’s Christmas over 100 million records, more Keep up with your 25 points on their Northern show on Dec. 15 in the than any other woman in the Rewards cards or playing table DreamMakers Theater! Tickets history of recorded music and favorite casino at games can earn entries into are only are $25. Lee, who has recorded two Christmas the drawings. Five $100 gift received Grammy Lifetime albums. cards will be given away at Achievement Award in 2008, For tickets, call the box www.kewadin.com each casino in Sault Ste. Mare, has many holiday hits includ- office at 800-KEWADIN or St. Ignace, Manistique, Hessel ing her original, Rockin’ visit www.kewadin.com. and Christmas. On Dec. 16, Around the Christmas Tree, Pbg:p^g^gGblbmhmng`=^\^f[^k**%+))2 9 Dyke Justin to attempt US and world record for indoor nonstop endurance swimming BY BRENDA AUSTIN for the entire event. The Sault have impacted the lives of 808 me. This is in your honor and Sault Tribe appellate judge Tribe Bahweting Singers will people,” he said. “The thrust of will benefit a local program and local attorney, Wm. Dyke be at the Norris Center Pool the whole program is simple, offering help to community Justin, will attempt to set a US as Justin begins his 24-hour just be a Good Samaritan to all members.” endurance indoor swim record journey of both physical and the people out there.” Justin’s American Indian and a new Guinness Book of spiritual endurance. Although he doesn’t let it name is Geiigoo nii nii, which World Records record by swim- Milton Gerber, chaplaincy slow him down, and in fact means “Fish Man.” In addition ming nonstop for 24 hours. executive director and former credits it for his successes as to his duties as an attorney, The International Marathon president, said he has been a swimmer, Justin contracted Justin also teaches family law Swimming Hall of Fame is also researching US indoor swim a moderate case of polio as a and civil procedure at LSSU. accepting his application for a records and nothing approaches baby. “I have symptoms from For the past 25 years, Justin new world record. Justin’s attempt. He wants to the polio,” he said. “I have has performed various stunt All proceeds from the swim “document everything and to measure my leg as it will swims, including a 5-mile will be donated to the New submit it to Guinness Book of continue to get smaller. I was a swim in Menominee, a 14-mile Bridge Community Chaplaincy. World Records for non-stop little cookie with a little piece swim across Green Bay, 15 Community chaplains are Superior State University indoor swimming and also to broke off. This put me in the miles at LSSU, 26.3 miles to nondenominational licensed (LSSU). The swim will begin various US organizations.” water and it was such a freeing raise funds for the local Lions professionals who work with at 1 p.m. on Dec. 18 and end at Gerber said the Community experience for me that I have Club to purchase a leader dog individuals and families to help 1 p.m. Dec. 19. Chaplaincy is the first of loved it ever since. I spent time and 30 miles nonstop for the them cope with stress, loss, For those wishing to show its kind in the nation. He is in wheel chairs, on crutches STARS program in downtown youth, illness, addictions, work their support, the suggested working with communities in and wearing braces. I have had Sault Ste. Marie. and spiritual questions. donation is a penny a length Indiana and Michigan that have two operations on my leg and For more information, or Justin will attempt to beat — or $20.46 total. Justin hopes shown interest in starting their need another one soon. I am to show your support, con- his personal record of swim- to raise $15,000. Everyone is own chaplaincies. According to swimming to give back what- tact New Bridge Community ming 30 miles nonstop by invited to come show their sup- Gerber, about 25 percent of the ever I was given: for Dr. Keley Chaplaincy at (906) 253-9210 swimming 31.78 miles, or port poolside, help count laps people the chaplaincy works who said to put me in the water or visit www.mychap.net or 1,023 laps, in the 25 meter or swim along with him. The with are tribal members. and to all the people that have call Milt Gerber, executive Norris Center Pool at Lake pool will be open to the public “In the past 26 months we done unknown kindnesses for director, at (260) 490-9608. Purpose Prizes support older movers and shakers working for positive social changes BY RICK SMITH “The Purpose Prize looks for a quires the candidate’s birth date, words along with short accounts nominees will be informed in People over 60 using wide array of people in encore area of interest and complete e- of surrounding circumstances, April if they have been selected acquired skills and experi- careers who are putting their mail address, phone number and when the candidate’s work as semifinalists for a Purpose ences in “encore careers” to passion and experience to work mailing address as applicable. began, the impact it is having Prize. At that point, they will address serious social concerns to change their communities for Additionally, the inspiring and the candidate’s plans for the have the opportunity to provide can reap large cash awards or the better. Various past winners story of the nominee’s work work. longer responses, additional fellowships through the an- have remarked that they were must be written in 250-500 According to Civic Ventures, information and references. nual Purpose Prizes from Civic ‘ordinary people’ from humble Ventures, a 10-year-old humani- backgrounds who were simply tarian organization based in San doing work that needed to be Francisco, Calif. done. Since 2006, Civic Ventures “Winners have included a Head Vet provides $100,000 awards and gardener who decided to pool GENE REID $50,000 awards given not for resources with other gardeners 2009 Sobriety achievement, but in support to start a scholarship program of what winners may do next. for low income students, a for- Head Male & Female In addition, the organization merly homeless carpenter who Powwow awards fellowships to dozens of promised God that he would Everyone Welcome! ABE BOUSCHOR other seniors engaged in posi- teach others trade skills if he DEBRA ANN PINE tive social changes. So far, 60 landed on his feet and a former people have won Purpose Prizes English teacher who linked while hundreds more have been immigrants to mentors in her December 31 at Sault Host Drum recognized with fellowships. Midwest community.” ELK SPIRIT The roster of Purpose Prize She urged applications from winners for 2009 include a or nominations of people who Tribe’s Big Bear Arena former executive who endeav- are changing the world in some Co-host Drum ors against alcoholism among way in the second half of life. BAHWETING SINGERS American Indians through tradi- Eligibility criteria for the prizes, tions and a man with a back- nomination forms, applications Grand Entry 1pm and 7pm ground in telecommunications and much more information are who brought Internet technol- online at www.encore.org. Feast at 5pm Masters of Ceremony ogy to a rural area and linked Civic Ventures offers other BUCKO TEEPLE local farmers to chefs through programs such as Next Chapter JODY GASKIN an online ordering system and projects which guide older folks re-invigorated farming profits in steps to fulfilling dreams of Spiritual Gathering: and employment. making differences, Encore Op- Arena Director Atlantic Philanthropies, a portunity Awards for organiza- Dec. 30 from 12 to 6 p.m. OGEEMA CHI-CHUK supporting foundation, notes the tions and grants to community goal of Civic Ventures is to get colleges preparing people over at Niigaanagiizhik Building millions of aging baby-boom- 50 for careers in education, ers to put their life experiences health care, social services and into “encore careers” that create environmental stewardship. personal meaning, continued More information about Civic Call Cecil Pavlat or Elaine Clement at income and social impact. Ac- Ventures and the programs and (906) 635-6050 for more information. cording to the foundation, this opportunities it offers can be new and growing workforce for found at www.civicventures. social change could solve some org. of society’s toughest problems Applications and nominations from education to the environ- for the 2010 Purpose Prizes Midnight Countdown! Games! Hand Drum Exhibition! Potato Dance! ment, health care to homeless- must be received by March 5, ness and other situations. 2010. Vendors! Free Skate! Coloring Contest ! Give-away The director of The Pur- Whether one is applying for pose Prize for Civic Ventures, The Purpose Prize or nominat- Absolutely no Drugs or Alcohol. Alexandra Cespedes Kent, said, ing someone, the program re- 10 =^\^f[^k**%+))2Pbg:p^g^gGblbmhmng` A fascinating illustrated Pat Pyle, FNP, history of Michigan leaving Sault Tribe BY RICK SMITH for the chapter is an 1850 Health Center Michigan, the Great Lakes sketch showing an example of BY BRENDA AUSTIN State: An Illustrated History how American Indians in the SAULT STE. by history professors Joellen Upper Peninsula may have MARIE, Mich. Vinyard and the late George mined copper. This particular — Pat Pyle, a fam- S. May is an engaging account chapter culminates with the ily nurse practitioner of the state’s past, which signing of a tribal fishing for the past six years takes readers into the pres- agreement in March 1985. at the tribe’s health ent. Accompanying about 300 Subsequent chapters cover center in Sault Ste. pages of straightforward, writ- the arrival of Europeans and Marie, has accepted ten narrative in 14 chapters the fur trade, the beginning a position with a VA are more than 350 vintage and of America and other epochs medical center in modern photographs and other leading to the make-up of Marion, Ind. types of images. present-day Michigan. Her last day of The opening chapter of the The final chapter of the seeing patients will book details circumstances book, titled, Chronicles of be Dec. 18. “I want surrounding Michigan’s Leadership, contains a com- to thank the tribe admission into the United ponent Sault Tribe members for allowing me States. may find most interesting. to work here,” she identical twin grandchildren, 5- The following chapter, The chapter highlights 23 said. “It has been a blessing to year-old Rosie and Ally, live in simply titled, The Indians, Michigan entities having get to know the patients that I Marion. Her daughter, Amanda, wanders around the prehis- guage to which the Europeans significant contributions to have treated, many of them are who is a registered nurse, works toric times of the Great Lakes could refer and in attempting the health and prosperity of like part of my family. I am not at the same hospital where Pyle State and gives a nicely detailed to phonetically reproduce the the state. While most of the leaving just to leave, it is an will begin working Jan. 4. Pyle overview of the area’s original words and sounds they heard, acknowledgements take up two umbilical cord that I am having will have a ward of 25 patients inhabitants. It is somewhat the Europeans often found it pages, the largest is a six-page to cut in order for me to go.” on the medical rehabilitation impressive that the chapter difficult if not impossible to put feature on the Sault Ste. Marie Readers of The Evening floor. notes how the language barrier them down on paper because Tribe of Chippewa Indians. News recently voted Pyle best “My husband Tim, or Silly between the French and Indians the Indian way of speaking was Michigan, the Great Lakes family nurse practitioner for Papa as the twins call him, will caused a split in nomenclature so different. Thus, Chippewa State: An Illustrated History is Luce, Mackinac and Chippewa be able to pick the girls up from that still exists today. It explains and Ojibwa are two very dif- available in hardcover through counties. Prior to working ballet every Saturday so they how the language barrier ferent attempts to write down the Michigan Indian Press in for the tribe, Pyle worked as can go to King Cheeseburger was a formidable obstacle to the name of one of Michigan’s Sault Ste. Marie, call (906) 632- a nurse practitioner at Lake (Burger King). I am closer to understanding and “the Indians most important tribes.” 6398 for any questions or to Superior State University and all of my children there, even lacked any form of written lan- The frontispiece illustration place orders. also served as adjunct faculty. though my son, Guy, is still Pyle said she is leaving the 18 hours away in Florida,” area to be closer to her family. she said. She also has a son, Brothers retire from Coast Guard Her daughter, son-in-law and Richard, in Wisconsin. BY RICK SMITH Brothers Randy and Burt Menard stepped on board the deck of the Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum as active duty members of the United States Coast Guard for the last time as both Sault Tribe members retired from service in a ceremony on Oct. 30 in Mackinaw City, Mich. Senior Chief Damage Controlman Randy Menard and Damage Controlman First Class Burt Menard received final Madigan/Pingatore official awards, accolades and farewell salutations in the com- Insurance Services pany of Coast Guard officials, Photo by Rick Smith 105 W. Water Street family and friends. Both have Left, Damage Controlman First Class Burt Menard, Chief Warrant Officer Rolf Christiansen of the Coast Guard Great Lakes district Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 over 20 years service. personnel office and Senior Chief Damage Controlman Randy The brothers’ wives and chil- Menard on the mess deck of the Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime dren also received official rec- (906)635-5233 Museum during the retirement ceremony. ognition from the Coast Guard Christine Lewis Heather London on behalf of a grateful nation (WAGB 83) during their Alaska. [email protected] [email protected] for supporting the careers of careers. In addition, Randy Randy accepted a posi- the men. served tours at land and afloat tion with the Sault Ste. Marie Both brothers hail from stations in Florida, Oregon, Tribe of Chippewa Indians as st. peter monuments Sugar Island, off the eastern Alaska, the Great Lakes region custodian of the Mary Murray Bronze Sunburst Bronze Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and the U.S. northeast coast. Culture Center on Sugar Island, Memorials Granite Plaques and served separate tours Burt served at various com- Mich., while Burt considers ;;; Memorials ;;; aboard United States Coast mands in the Great Lakes prospects and possibilities of Guard Cutter Mackinaw region, the U.S. east coast and his own. Appointments Call Walk for Warmth set for February (906) 632-9012 The Chippewa County Walk Mackinac Community Action urged to contact Kevin Riley at [email protected] Bob St. Peter for Warmth is scheduled for Agency. “For one thing, that is a 632-3363, Bill Crawford at 632- 3160 W. 10 Mile Rd., PO Box 14, Dafter MI 49724 Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. in downtown time when many of the primary 3769 or Molly Paquin at United Sault Ste. Marie. agencies for helping with home Way EUP at 632-3700. The annual walk raises funds heating have exhausted their The walk will start and end at to support home heating projects funds. And, it will be a walk in the Sewell Avery Center down- in the county. Normally held the cold, which drives home the town. Chili, hot chocolate and in late October, the Walk for point that walkers are actively cookies will be served to partici- Warmth Committee opted for a seeking to help folks who need pants after the walk. winter date in 2010. assistance to keep their home There will also be a drawing “We think that a February warm.” for donated prizes. date is appropriate,” said Kevin Groups and individuals inter- Pledge and participant reg- Riley who handles disburse- ested in walking or sponsoring istration forms are available ment of Walk for Warmth funds their own special events to assist online at www.clmcaa.com/ for the Chippewa, Luce and Walk for Warmth efforts are walk. 11 Pbg:p^g^gGblbmhmng`=^\^f[^k**%+))2 News Rep. McDowell 2010 Funds appropriated for Great Lakes restoration and Indian health meets with tribal BY RICK SMITH Lakes Restoration Initiative and information technology services An appropriations bill for the Great Lakes Water Quality for the agency’s headquarters; fiscal year 2010 recently signed Agreement. $16.4 million earmarked for leaders and staff into law by President Barack The measure also authorizes methamphetamine and suicide Obama authorizes up to $475 the agency to enter into agree- prevention and treatment; and BY MICHELLE BOUSCHOR update him on various projects, State Representative Gary partnerships and concerns that million to support Great Lakes ments with other federal agen- $10 million for domestic vio- McDowell met with elected and involve state agencies. restoration efforts and expen- cies to carry out restoration lence prevention. staff leaders of the Sault Tribe “Representative McDowell ditures of nearly $4 billion in activities and to make grants A sum of $395 million is of Chippewa Indians on Nov. has been an advocate of the funding for the Indian Health to governmental entities, non- designated for construction, 17 to discuss issues important tribe for many years, even Service. profit organizations, institutions repair, maintenance, improve- to the entire Upper Peninsula, before he became a representa- The move allows the U.S. and individuals in supporting ment and equipment of health including health care, housing, tive for the state,” said Sault Environmental Protection roles of restoration projects. facilities; $.5 million to buy the environment and jobs. Tribe Chairman Darwin “Joe” Agency to transfer up to $475 The Indian Health Service equipment from the Department During the visit, the tribe’s McCoy. “He understands our million of the Great Lakes is appropriated $3.66 million of Defense; $2.7 million for board of directors presented tribe more than so many others Initiative funding to any fed- for services with $7.8 million ambulances; and $.5 million for the Rudyard Democrat with a because he grew up here with eral department or agency in set aside for contract medical demolition of facilities. traditional basket as a sign of us. He has seen the many chal- support of water restoration care, including $48 million for The bill was introduced and appreciation for his support of lenges we have been through projects. All federal programs the Indian Catastrophic Health passed in the House last June the tribe throughout his years in and improvements we have or projects expecting such Emergency Fund. A few of and passed in the Senate in the state Legislature and before. made over the past 20 years. We funding through the EPA would the other highlights of the IHS September. It was signed by the Tribal directors from the greatly appreciate him making have to be in compliance with appropriations include $18.3 president and became Public housing, health, education and time to be with us and to hear requirements of the Great million for operations and Law 111-088 on Oct. 30. casino divisions were able to our issues and concerns.” meet with Rep. McDowell to HST disregards First Nations treaty rights Ontario outlined a plan in outlined in the Robinson Huron Batchewana and Garden Gary McDowell March to combine the 8 percent Treaty of 1850. River First Nations are Ontario Sales Tax (PST) with “This change in tax policy is preparing a lobbying campaign the 5 percent federal Goods highly unacceptable and will not to counter the attempt to receives Hunger for and Services Tax, to form a be condoned; this erosion of our illegally change legislation “Harmonized” Sales Tax (HST) rights has to stop,” said Garden while disregarding obligations of 13 percent by July 2010. River First Nation Chief Lyle to First Nations. Justice Award The federal and provincial Sayers. The two First Nations will be LANSING, Mich. – The were essential in ensuring tax laws have, in the past, Removing the point of hosting community meetings to Food Bank Council of Michigan the continued funding of the granted “Indian” tax exemption, sale tax exemption dismisses give all community members (FBCM) awarded the Hunger- program. which acknowledged the First Nation treaty rights and a chance to voice collective Free Michigan Awards during “Representative McDowell’s fact that tax exemption is a disregards the duty to consult concerns to stop the plan. Please its 2009 Michigan Harvest commitment to Michigan’s recognition of nationhood and, with First Nations when contact either First Nation for Gathering Celebration food banking network is a most importantly, a treaty right changing legal policies. further information. Luncheon Nov. 12 in Lansing. tremendous help in fighting Representative Gary hunger,” said Jane Marshall, McDowell (D-Rudyard) was executive director of the FBCM. honored as one of this year’s “His efforts to secure funding Hunger for Justice Award for the MASS program will recipients. help keep thousands of pounds The Hunger for Justice Award of surplus crops from going to is given annually to a policy waste in 2010.” maker whose commitment The 2009 Michigan Harvest and effort have contributed Gathering raised $558,915 to legislative changes that and 228,454 pounds of food support the work of Michigan’s collected, which will help emergency food network. Rep. secure nearly three million McDowell’s leadership and meals for Michigan’s hungry. contribution to a hunger-free Founded in 1991 by Bill and Michigan is honored with this Cynthia Schuette, the Michigan award. Harvest Gathering has provided McDowell, who serves over 14 million meals for people Chippewa, Mackinac, Emmet through Michigan food banks and part of Cheboygan since its creation. counties, has been extremely From the Food Bank Council supportive of Michigan food Of Michigan, www.fbcmich.org. banks through his support of For more information about the Michigan Agricultural the Food Bank Council of Surplus System (MASS). While Michigan, visit their Web site. ultimately MASS was funded through appropriations in the Department of Agriculture and Department of Human Services budgets, McDowell’s efforts

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BY KIM ALFORD, TOBACCO ahead to schedule an appoint- TREATMENT SPECIALIST ment with the nicotine depen- Nicotine dependence is very dence consultant, along with powerful. Many people have your provider appointment, if tried to quit smoking or chew- necessary, to prevent returning ing on their own, with or with- on another day. out medications, only to start Medications are provided at again within a few weeks, or no-cost for eligible Sault Tribe even a few days later. Research participants in the Nicotine shows that those who use medi- Dependence Program. In some cation along with an individual- instances, insurance may be ized plan are the most success- billed or co-payment, or out-of- ful in quitting. pocket costs, may apply. Please At Sault Tribe, a nicotine keep in mind that in most cases, dependence consultant will your cessation medications will meet with you one-on-one to not be available on the same Photo from Community Health help you develop a plan that day as your appointment, since Thanks to Traditional Foods Grant Project and MSU-Extension, eight Sault Tribe members recently is specific for you. This initial pharmacy processes may take completed a 10-week Master Gardener course at the Kinross Recreation Center. Above, Community consultation takes approxi- up to 48 hours. In addition, you Health elder worker John Menard is preparing leeks to dehydrate for soup this winter. The mately one hour and is required will need to pick up your ces- Traditional Foods Grant Project is making a dried soup mix with local vegetables donated by Ron prior to receiving tobacco ces- sation medications in person McKerchie from his Sugar Island garden. Below, graduates (back, L-R) Calvin Leavitt, health educa- sation medications. Program the first time you are prescribed tor Connie Hill, Ron McKerchie, Terry Conroy (front, L-R) Norma Castro and Rita Boulley (missing participants must have a current your medicatiion. from photo: Laura Collins and Peggy Hemenway). Sault Tribe clinic provider and For more information, please in some cases, may be required call Sault Tribe Community to see their provider prior to Health Services at (906) 632- their consultation. If you live a 5210, your local Sault Tribe distance away from your Sault health center, or talk with your Tribe health clinic, please call Sault Tribe provider. Alliance working to increase physical activity, healthy eating The 2009 America’s Health Rates of childhood obesity Rankings report, released last have tripled, and nearly quadru- week, ranks Michigan as the pled, in the last 30 years, spe- 10th most obese state in the cifically among children aged country. The report also predicts 6-1. These startling numbers are that if the trend continues, the the result of poor nutrition and prevalence of obesity will grow lack of physical activity. Obese from 34 percent to 44 percent children commonly grow into ATTENTION SAULT by 2018. obese adults who battle numer- The Sault Tribe Strategic ous health issues, such as heart Alliance for Health (SAH) disease, stroke and diabetes, Project has formed coalitions among others. In addition to TRIBE MEMBERS that represent local government, personal health issues is the tribal organizations, school cost associated with obesity. The Sault Tribe Housing Authority has vacancies in the Rental Program in the districts, health care and non- The report estimates that $3.1 following service areas:• Newberry • Kincheloe profit organizations in Sault Ste. billion dollars is spent each Marie, St. Ignace, Munising year on increased medical costs • Marquette • St. Ignace and Manistique. Alliance mem- related to obesity. The report • Manistique • Escanaba bers believe if children have also anticipates that number to opportunities to receive proper grow to $12.4 billion by 2018. nutrition and physical activity Strategic Alliance for Health You must submit a completed Housing Application to be considered for a home. and develop healthy habits at is currently working on policy The application can be picked up at various Tribal buildings, or can be mailed to an early age, they will have a issues to give residents in our you by calling (906) 495-1450 or (800) 794-4072. better chance at maintaining four funded communities acces- a healthy weight later in life. sibility to the tools needed to Obesity, combined with poor live a healthy lifestyle. The alli- The following criteria are used to determine eligibility: nutrition and lack of physical ance is working to: • The need for Housing (must be documented) activity, can lead to poor aca- — Increase opportunities for demic performance, diminished physical activity for school-age • Member of a Federally Recognized Tribe-Sault Tribe members will self esteem and quality of life children by promoting Safe have preference and lower workforce productiv- Routes to School programs. ity. — Improve the access to • Acceptable Landlord References “The Strategic Alliance for nutritious food and increase Health has gathered a diverse healthy food choices in schools To be eligible your families total gross income Family Annual group of partners and key and the community. must be lower than the amounts listed at right: stakeholders to strategize ways — Encourage communi- size: income: to increase access to nutritious ties to create roadways that are food and physical activity,” said pedestrian and bike-friendly, to 1 $35,850 Donna Norkoli, project coor- encourage physical activity. For more information or to request an 2 $40,950 dinator. “Our coalitions have The alliance is working to developed community action make “the healthy choice the application, please contact 3 $46,100 plans to help us move forward easy choice” for children and Heather Alstrom at 4 $51,200 to create policy, systems and adults in our communities. For (906) 495-1450 or 5 $55,300 environmental changes that will more information about the 6 $59,400 enable our tribal and commu- Sault Tribe Strategic Alliance (800) 794-4072; nity members to make healthier for Health coalitions, call 7 $63,500 choices to improve their quality Donna Norkoli at (906) 635- or [email protected]. 8 $67,600 of life.” 8844. 14 Photo Gallery =^\^f[^k**%+))2Pbg:p^g^gGblbmhmng` EXERCISING TREATY RIGHT TO HUNT — Many tribal members sent in photos of the animals they suc- cessfully brought down this season, in many cases their first. From youngsters to elders, most are exer- cising their treaty right to hunt in the treaty ceded area of Michigan. One exception is Pat Wingett who brought down his mule deer in 90-degree heat out in Wyoming. (He says it was a 350-yard shot.) Elder Jo Ellen Olson got her very first deer and elder Chuck Wilson brought down his very first bear. Editor Jennifer Dale-Burton was lucky enough to bring down a 200-pound doe and is still looking for a buck to go along with it in the freezer. Continue to send in your photos, and stories of your hunting, fishing and gathering would be very welcome. See page 2 for contact information.

Jo Ellen Olson’s first deer, a 3-pt. buck.

Justin Frazier’s and James McKelvie’s (L-R) geese.

Leo St. Germain Sr. and his opening day 8-pt buck. Chuck Wilson with his first bear, 260 pounds.

Lacy Proctor’s 9-pt. buck.

James Davenport’s 160-lb buck from Manistee.

Ian Shaw’s 9-pt buck on opening day of bow season.

Pat Wingett’s 8x4 mule deer from the Wyoming fall hunt.

Jamie Davenport’s first deer is an 8-pt. with a Todd Adam’s 190-pound bear from Gladwin. crooked nose that may be a birth defect. Dakota, 4, dad, Roger, and Cheyene Weir, 6, all get some credit. 15 Pbg:p^g^gGblbmhmng`=^\^f[^k**%+))2 Photo Gallery

Photos by Brenda Austin The Kinross Veteran’s Powwow was held at the Kinross Recreation Center Nov. Left: Naressa LaJoie, 11, and Kadyn Mesnard, 9, stopped to look at the hand drums 7-8. Above: Flag carriers during Saturday’s grand entry. for sale by Daivd DeRusha and his son Fisher, 3.

Commander of the firing squad, Gary Clark (right), VFW post 3676 from Sault Ste. Left: Noah, 5, and Eli McCoy, 11 dancing during grand entry. Marie, and squad saluted fallen veterans during the opening ceremony on Saturday. The Kinross Veteran’s Powwow was carried out at the Kinross Recreation Center Nov. 7-8. The VFW post 3676 and Coast Guard from Sault Ste. Marie were on hand to salute fallen veterans as part of the powwow’s opening cer- emony. A rattle camp was conducted Nov. 20- 21 at the Mary Murray Culture Camp on Sugar Island. On the first night, camp participants worked on pre- paring the rawhide for their rattles and, on the next day, making their rattle handles. Once both were done they were put together and finishing touches were given to complete the rattles. About 11 participants attended the camp.

Photos by Liz Wall Randy Menard (left, standing) and Laura Porterfield (right, standing) showed camp participants how the rawhide used to make the rattles is soaked before being sewn.

Left: Quinn and Amy McCoy sewing their rawhide to make traditional Anishinaabe rattles. 16 Walking On =^\^f[^k**%+))2Pbg:p^g^gGblbmhmng` ALICE SMITH Post 393 in Hulbert with inter- Kosiewicz. is survived served as part of the Rhineland Alice Virginia (nee Goud- ment at the Hulbert Township She was a very loving by seven chil- Campaign and in central reau) Smith walked on Oct. Cemetery. wife, mother, grandmother dren, Robert Europe. During his service he 9, 2009. She was born in and friend. She will be deeply (Barbara) qualified for and received a Munising, BEATRICE L. LEE missed and never forgot- Shampine Combat Infantryman Badge and Mich., on Beatrice L. Lee, 66, walks ten. Forever in our hearts. of Gaylord, Expert Marksmanship badges. Jan. 4, 1917, on to be with Baamaapii, mother. Richard (Ruth) He was decorated and received where she her loved “Love is like memories of Shampine of the Victory Medal, European resided until ones. She Friendship caught on fire; Cheboygan, Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon her marriage was born In the beginning, a flame; Daniel Shampine of Florida, with two bronze battle stars, to Noel March 28, After, Jolene Shampine of Mt. Overseas Service Bars, Army “Smitty” 1943, in Hot and fierce; Pleasant, Jerome Shampine of Occupation Medal and Good Smith on Sault Ste. Yet; (Ashley) of Cheboygan, Jeffrey Conduct Medal. He was honor- Dec. 31, Marie, Mich. Still only light and flickering; (Susie) Shampine of Onaway ably discharged from military 1942. She She passed As our love and memories and Lisa (Scott) Vincamp of service as a staff sergeant on lived a full and wonderful life away at War Grow older, our hearts Illinois. He is also survived Aug. 18, 1946, after serving enjoying her children, grand- Memorial Hospital, Sept. 27, Mature, and become as coals; by his grandchildren Amy, four months continental and children and great-grandchil- 2009, surrounded by her family Deep; Shelly, Sarah, Rickey Joe, one year, five months and 18 dren. and friends. Burning; Todd, Kristen, Dylan and Ryan days foreign service. She is survived by eight A Sault Tribe member, she And unquenchable.” as well as great-grandchil- After leaving the service, he children, Garrick (Pamela) accomplished many things — Robert E. Lee dren Shyann, Alivia, Anthony, married, started a family and Smith, Christine (Lawrence) in her life. She worked for Arrangements were handled Meriyah, Cole, Michael and was employed by the City of Wing, George (Laura Wrosa) the tribe in the Enrollment by Hovie Funeral Home. The Zachary. He leaves behind Cheboygan as a heavy equip- Smith, Virginia (Andrew) Department for many years and ceremony was held at the many nieces and nephews and ment operator for 36 years and DalPizzol, Ann (Richard) at Kewadin Casino as a hostess/ Niigaanigiizhik Building Sept. their families and six cousins was a volunteer fireman for the Tarrel, Gene (Catherine) Smith, coat check clerk. She graduated 28-30, 2009, by pipe carriers from the Peets family. Cheboygan Fire Department Gail Smith and Robin (Robert) from Bay Mills Community Graz and Rene Shipman and He was preceded in death for 30 years before he retired in Krzeszewski; 24 grandchildren College with an associate’s Les Ailing. Fire keepers were by his parents, Henry and 1984. and 27 great-grandchildren. degree in secretarial science. Les Ailing, Graz Shipman, Lillian, along with brothers, Always the husband, father Her remains were cremated She was involved in her Native Scott Weber, David Bourne, Charles and John; sisters, Betty, and provider, he was very and interred along with Noel’s American language class, crafts Josh Bourne and Kevin Willis Lorraine, Elaine and Alice; and rarely an idle man. He was an in the Great Lakes National and enjoyed powwows. She in the Kade Maa’iingan grandson, Brian. avid welder, building a pile Cemetery in Holly, Mich. also enjoyed fishing, hunting, Waanhzhiim (Black Wolf Den) After completing one year driver using a 35-foot portable camping, cooking, baking, dedicated to her son Randy of high school at age 16 in army bridge barge he purchased AVIS L. SKEANS walking and using her scooter A. Lee. A g’tchi miigwech to 1942, he was employed as a from a marina in Whitefish Bay Avis L. Skeans, 71, of when she was no longer able to Christopher Fish for the offer- commercial fisherman by his in the U.P., which he designed Eckerman, died suddenly on walk. She loved spending time ing. G’tchi miigwech to the father and J. Bell of Epoufette. and built to drive piling and Oct. 27, 2009, at St. Francis with her family and friends. above named for all they do for He operated a fishing boat, build sea walls in the river and Medical Center in Cape Beatrice is survived by the Native American people. maintained lines and nets and surrounding small lakes. Bob Girardeau, Mo., while visiting her husband Ronald F. Lee Your dedication is greatly cleaned fish until Oct. 4, 1944, enjoyed rebuilding outboard family. Sr. of Sault Ste. Marie; two appreciated by the Lee family. when he entered the U.S. Army motors and collecting iron to Born Feb. 5, 1938, in daughters, Dawn (Lee) Wilson, Forever in our hearts, rest. at Ft. Sheridan, Ill., with the build trailers for boats, snow- Germfask, she was the daughter Manawa, Wis., Michelle (Lee, 385th Infantry 76th Division. mobiles and construction. of Levi and Edna (nee O’Neil) Vert) Merchberger, Sault Ste. ROBERT SHAMPINE He served his country in basic In his spare time he enjoyed Sanders. Marie; two sons, Ron Lee Robert “Bob” Shampine, infantry as a private for almost fishing, hunting, welding and She married Sonny Skeans Jr. and Robert Lee, Sault 83, of Cheboygan passed away four months, a private first tinkering in one of two garages. Sr. Sept. 4, 1959, in Akron, Ste. Marie; 17 grandchil- Nov. 2, 2009, at Cheboygan class heavy machine gunner His sense of humor, wit, Ohio. dren, Michael LaCoy, Taylor Memorial Hospital while in for 11 months and a staff ser- snickering grin and grouchiness In addition to being a LaCoy, Danielle Willis, Krystal Hospice care. Bob was born in geant crane operator for seven will never be forgotten. He will homemaker, Mrs. Skeans Willis and Kevin Willis of Cheboygan on July 23, 1926, to months operating various types be lovingly missed by all. was employed at Fox Den Sault Ste. Marie, Stephanie Henry and Lillian (nee Peets) of crawler cranes to lift and Visitation and funeral ser- Restaurant, the Trimberly Willis of Ontario, Canada, Shampine. He was the last of move heavy machinery and vices were held at Nordman Restaurant and later at the Shannon Vert, Shawn Vert, his generation in his family. metals. Funeral Home. Cremation and Paradise Restaurant for 14 Steven Vert, Dustin Lee and He married Christine J. Bob supervised 35 men private burial services will be years. She was a member of Lexi Lee of Sault Ste. Marie, Kolaski on Jan. 31, 1949, and in a fort company depot. He held at a later date. the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chantelle Cook of St. Ignace, Chippewa Indians and she Christopher Fish, Nicole Fish, enjoyed spending time with her Jamie Fish, Rachael Lee and family, hunting, fishing and Brandy Lee of Sault Ste. Try the ReStore first! playing bingo. Marie; seven great-grandchil- Mrs. Skeans is survived by dren, Kayden Lee, Madison two children and their families, Lee, Da’Jon Willis and Jordan We have quality used and new Sonny Jr. and Wendy Skeans Vert of Sault Ste. Marie, of Paradise and Lela and Bill Trenidy Lee, Alazyah Bennett household goods, building materials, Kabelman of Eckerman; a and Gaijye Lee of Newberry, appliances, furniture, tools, books grandson, Bill Kabelman of Mich. Eckerman; three great-grand- Also surviving are a sister and much more! children, Bethany, Yasmin, and Mildred (Gary) Gregg of Bay Kamal, all of Eckerman; eight Mills, Mich.; two brothers, siblings and their families, Frank (Mary) Shannon of Lorraine Carter of Poplar Bluff, Sault Ste. Marie and Merlin Mo., Evelyn Selby of Rexton, (Carol) Shannon of Durand, North Star Habitat for Humanity Lola Carter and Darlene Mich.; three brothers-in- Underhill, both of Mecosta, law, Richard (Karen) Lee of Open Mon: 9:30-3; Tue-Fri Donella and Gigs Fowler of Arizona, Raymond Lee and 9:30-5:30; Sat 9:30-1:30. Bandon, Ore., Margaret and Paul Kosiewicz of Sault Ste. 400 Sheridan, SSM Elva Shipley of Cabit, Ariz., Marie; many nieces and neph- (One block west of the Agnes Landles of Oregon, and ews and very good friend, Christopher Columbus Hall.) Lowell Sanders of Clarkston, Chamag Benoit. Ore.; several nieces and neph- She was preceded in death ews; and three of her husband’s by her parents, Charles and WE ACCEPT CLEAN relatives and their families, Jenny (nee Gurnoe) Shannon; SCRAP METAL Clifford and Sharon Skeans of four brothers, Donald ALUMINUM: siding, old boats, Paradise, Ernest and Juanita Shannon, Russell (Dorothy) canoes, electrical cable, storm and Skeans of Copemish and Shannon, Dave (Shirley) gutter. Eleanor and Stephen Kaminski Shannon and Franklin COPPER/BRASS: used electric DONATE TODAY of Manistee. Shannon; sister, Theresa wire and copper pipe, old faucets, Besides her parents, Mrs. (Connie Smart) Willis; son, plumbing fixtures. To help local families in need, we Skeans was preceded in death Randy A. Lee, and daugh- TIN / STEEL: used stoves, wash- ers, dryers, metal shelving, car by her husband, who died Dec. ter, Renee A. Lee; mother need your donations! Drop off or body parts, metal fencing, con- 29, 2005, and two sisters. and father-in-law, Francis struction steel/tin. call 632-6616 for more information. A service of remembrance (Tumbese) Lee and Grace took place at American Legion Lee and sister-in-law, Janis 17 Pbg:p^g^gGblbmhmng`=^\^f[^k**%+))2 News Brandon Steffey walks on serving a grateful nation SAULT STE. MARIE — He is survived by his wife, Army Specialist Brandon Keith Andrea, and daughter, Abigail Steffey, 23, of Sault Ste. Marie Grace, of San Antonio, Texas; died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, parents Dennis Steffey and while serving in Afghanistan. Rachel and David Humpf, all He was born Oct. 6, 1986, of Sault Ste. Marie; a sister, in Sault Ste. Marie to Dennis Heather Steffey, of Sault Ste. Steffey and Rachel Humpf. He Marie; a nephew, Connor graduated from Brimley High VanLuven; his best friend, School in 2005 after transfer- Nicholas Frazier of Sault ring from Sault Area High Ste. Marie; uncles and their School during his senior year. families, Michael and Cynthia He enjoyed playing hockey, Steffey, and Bill Steffey, both wrestling and baseball. Family of San Antonio, Texas, Joel and friends described him as and Freida Clary of Green polite and kind with a conta- Bay, Wisc.; his father-in-law, gious laugh. David Kurimski of Johnson He was stationed at Fort City, Texas; his mother-in-law, Hood, Texas, and was deployed Chrystal Glig of San Antonio, to Afghanistan in May, Texas; an aunt and her fam- where he worked at Forward ily, Helen and Randal Hass of Operating Base Fenty Kennels Washington, Michigan, and in the Laghman Province as a grandparents Bob and Nita combat tracking dog handler. Clary of Sault Ste. Marie. This was his second tour of He was preceded in death Photo by Brenda Austin duty in the Middle East. His by his grandmother, Madeline Students from JKL Bahweting PSA in Sault Ste. Marie stand along the funeral procession route of Army first was in Iraq in 2007, when Southall. Specialist Brandon Keith Steffey. he worked as a gunner. Spc. On Nov. 2, various veterans Steffey was traveling on assign- groups and members of the International Airport to Sault with full military honors took Clark Bailey Newhouse ment when a roadside bomb U.S. Coast Guard took part Ste. Marie, where hundreds place Nov. 4 with Major Roger Funeral Home of Sault Ste. exploded, killing him and his in a procession to bring Spc. of residents lined up along Rhodes officiating, following Marie assisted the family with K-9 partner, Maci. Steffey from Chippewa County the streets to honor him as the visitation at Sault Area High arrangements. procession passed. A funeral School. Thank you… I would like to thank Ed Caster of Caster Construction and his crew for the good job on my house, a good job well done. It will be nice and warm this winter. Thank you to Kelly Smart for getting things started and for Bridgette for helping me fill out the forms. Thank you to the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe. My house looks like a million bucks. Thanks again for all you people did for me. International Idol 2009 Danielle Eudene McDowell St. Ignace, Mich. Petingalo Dear Education Department and Accounting Department, Thank you so much for the Higher Education check. You And have no idea how appreciated it was. I will put it to good use at St. Mary’s College of Notre Dame. Thank you for your support, Fraternal Order Orioles Nest #311 Brittany VanSnepson Proudly present: Information sought in Ontonagon County wolf poaching case – reward! Department of Natural natural resource agencies,” said Resources and United States DNR Wildlife Division Chief Fish and Wildlife Service offi- Russ Mason. “Any help toward cials are seeking information closing this case is greatly related to a recent wolf poach- appreciated. Assistance from the Sgt. Christopher T. Griffin ing case in Ontonagon County public helps prove the poin that occurring sometime between Michigan takes wolf manage- Nov. 12 and Nov. 16, 2009. The ment seriously.” wolf’s radio collar was found Anyone with information Scholarship Concert in the Stony Creek Area of pertaining to this case is asked Ontonagon County, east of the to call the DNR’s RAP line at old White Pine Mine location. (800) 292-7800, the USFWS Rudyard School Multi-Purpose Room A reward of up to $6,500 is at (989) 686-4578, or contact a rd being offered for information local DNR conservation officer. Sunday January 3 2010 leading to the conviction of the Information can be provided person, or persons, responsible anonymously. An online form 4:00 P.M. for the killing of this wolf. The to report poaching violations Tickets are $7.00 in advance or $10.00 at the door DNR’s Report All Poaching is available on the DNR’s Web (RAP) program has donated site at www.michigan.gov/dnr Tickets are available at Nest #311/ 4916 W. Curtis Ave $500 toward the reward, while under the law enforcement the USFWS has offered $5,000. menu. Kincheloe MI or by calling (906)495-1001 An additional $1,000 is pro- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife vided by Defenders of Wildlife, Service is the principal federal All Proceeds will go to the Scholarship at an organization dedicated to agency responsible for conserv- protecting endangered species. ing, protecting and enhancing Rudyard Schools in Honor of Gray wolves were recently re- fish, wildlife and plants and listed by the federal government their habitats for the continuing Christopher Griffin who died in combat in as an endangered species. benefit of the American Afghanistan on 10/3/2009 “Every wolf that is poached people. The DNR is committed complicates our efforts and the to the conservation, protection, Donations may be made to F.O.O Nest #311 efforts of other Great Lakes management, accessible use and states to get wolves off the enjoyment of the state’s natural Various local talents is set to perform for you and to endangered species list and resources for current and future return management to the state generations. honor this brave soldier!!! 18 Representative Reports =^\^f[^k**%+))2Pbg:p^g^gGblbmhmng` Chairman McCoy reports to membership survey, it was noticed after the examiner,” someone specifically BIA Superintendent Gerald You should be receiving mailing that the bottom por- brought into the bankruptcy Parrish, I, along with our legal more information on this com- tion of the letter had a typo in process to review fees being staff, held a meeting on Nov. ing Constitutional amend- the dates. Obviously, it should collected to ensure they are 30 regarding the cost of the ment election in the very near have said the surveys were due being fairly compensated and election. Mr. Parrish has devel- future. Please keep in mind the back November 2009 to receive that expenses are not out of oped a budget for the election Constitutional amendment elec- your check in January 2010. line. of approximately $62,771 to tion voter registration process Please accept our apologies for We will do our best to keep conduct a mail-in election, like is completely separate from the any confusion this may have tribal members as informed as the tribe’s general election is tribe’s primary and general elec- caused. If you haven’t returned we possibly can, recognizing conducted. They have based tion registration process. your survey yet, please be certain legal confidentiality this estimate on the actual TRIBAL OPERATIONS sure you get it in by the end of restrictions, as the Greektown costs of the previous, and only As reported last month, the December. Casino reorganization plays other, constitutional amend- board of directors and I contin- CONSULTANTS GET RICH out. Please know the board of ment the BIA has conducted ue to work with public relations AT GREEKTOWN directors and I will continue to on our behalf. Mr. Parrish has director, Michelle Bouschor, to A story in the Nov. 30 pursue the best path legally and indicated that the BIA can only develop internal and external DARWIN “JOE” MCCOY edition of The Detroit News financially possible for the Sault cover $42,000 and requested communications plans. There TRIBAL CHAIRMAN reported that Greektown Casino Tribe. that we kick in the remaining is another article in this edition Aanii! I hope this report consultants — lawyers, accoun- GOVERNMENT-TO- amount. The funding request that describes in more detail finds you well. Looks like win- tants, marketing professionals GOVERNMENT RELATIONS was reviewed with the board of the goals and objectives of our ter has finally hit the eastern and others — have pocketed As indicated in last month’s directors on Dec. 1, along with efforts to improve communica- U.P. I’d like to wish everyone more than $40 million in fees report, I traveled to Washington, what the BIA may decide to tions at all levels with our mem- a merry Christmas and a happy over the past 18 months for D.C., to attend a historical do if we don’t contribute to the bers, employees, communities, new year. I’m looking forward working on the Chapter 11 meeting with President Barack cost of the election. They may local, state and federal govern- to spending the holidays with bankruptcy case. Obama, key members of his ask the election contractor to ments. my family and wish you and Some of these consultants administration, and many of reduce their costs and ask the BOARD OF DIRECTORS yours a peaceful, happy holiday are same ones who advised the the other federally recognized tribe to provide some of the ser- SCHEDULE season. Sault Tribe to file for Chapter tribes across the nation. Rick vices, and the BIA has it in their The 2010 board of directors OFFICE HOURS 11 in the first place. Smith, reporter for the Sault legal rights to conduct this elec- meeting calendar was approved Due to schedule changes, I Now they are making Tribe newspaper, requested an tion via polling stations rather by the board and is available for was unable to travel to the Unit millions of dollars while interview upon my return and as than a mail-in ballot. you in this edition of our paper IV area in November. I will be Greektown is positioned to a result of that interview, there Obviously, polling stations and online. working on my 2010 schedule leave smaller creditors, local is an additional article in this will not work for our tribe as We continue the Wednesday this month and hope to have vendors and equity partners edition of our paper that I will many of you live outside our workshops twice monthly for regular times established for — including the Sault Tribe — refer you to for an update on service area and it would be a the purpose of reviewing quar- next year to visit our outlying with nothing. Vice Chairperson what occurred during my time hardship for you to cast your terly updates of our member- communities. In the meantime, Lana Causley said it best to The in D.C. vote in something as significant ship services, internal services, if you would like to schedule an News, “Since the filing of this SECRETARIAL ELECTION as changing our Constitution. business updates and casino appointment or speak with me, bankruptcy in May 2008, the I have been writing for many At this point, the board has updates. I encourage you to please call my office at 635- Sault Tribe has questioned the months about the proposed decided that while we will pro- contact the board of directors’ 6050, or toll free (800) 793- motivation of the professionals. Constitutional amendment to vide in-kind goods and services office for more information 0660. It was entirely on their advice separate the chief executive to assist in reducing the costs, on coming schedules, agenda LAND CLAIMS CHECK and counsel that the tribe agreed officer position from that of the we are not providing any finan- items, changes, etc. Call toll (ELDERS) SURVEY to file for Chapter 11 reorgani- chairperson’s position. cial support. We did not vote it free at (800) 793-0660 or 635- Our elders receive an annual zation. Our concerns and sus- Despite the concerns voiced down because it costs too much. 6050. survey to complete and return picions continued to grow with by the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ It is the BIA’s responsibility to If you have any questions, towards the end of each year their fees. This story appears to Regional Office, they have hold the election. This is being please contact my office or to ensure we have your correct suggest our suspicions are well issued the official notice of communicated to the BIA and e-mail me at jmccoy@sault- mailing information to send founded.” intent to conduct this election we will find out further details tribe.net. the annual Land Claims check The Sault Tribe and oth- on our behalf. as to in what manner this elec- Miigwech, Chairman Darwin each January. On this year’s ers are now calling for a “fee At the request of the local tion will proceed. “Joe” McCoy Conference a chance to educate key officials the responsibility the “other ing of the “Indian Embassy.” nation” has toward us and to This office will be a gathering request additional funding for and hosting place for all tribal health, housing, law enforce- leaders to have discussions and ment, USDA and other appro- meetings with decision mak- priations. As you see below, to ers in D.C. It will be our area highlight just a few, I had the to utilize and our home. We opportunity to sit and discuss have waited many years for with Patrick Kennedy and Tom this. To have a “home place” in Cole our tribe’s most important Washington to do our business concerns. Both are friends to is essential, not only to meet but Indian Country and the time to also be recognized that we spent with them was very ben- are a nation within a nation and eficial to our needs. Both sug- we can and will be there. gested and recommended ongo- Officials at the Tribal ing visits with key leaders. It Nations Conference: LANA CAUSLEY, DIRECTOR, makes their jobs much easier to Secretary of the Interior Ken UNIT II legislate on our behalf if other Salazarr As reported in my last unit leaders in Congress understand — Senator Debbie Stabenow report, the chairman was invited their responsibility toward us — Congressman Dale Kildee to attend a Tribal Nations and the needs that are falling (co-chair, Native American Conference with President short when it comes to Indian Caucus) Congressman Patrick Kennedy and Sault Tribe Vice-chairwoman Barack Obama (see article on Country. As I expressed in my — Congressman Nick Rahall Lana Causley (L-R) met to discuss the tribe’s top issues. the front page). I also had the last report, one meeting will not (chairman, Natural Resources opportunity to attend numerous address or fix our issues but the Committee) Committee Youth Council has been instru- meetings on behalf of our tribe. president did sign and commit — Congressman Patrick — George Henry, Chief of mental in the suicide prevention During this time, many other to a memorandum of under- Kennedy (co-chair, Native Staff, Chairman Charlie Rangel grant we received. This past leaders (400 nations attended) standing giving Cabinet offi- American Caucus) — Ernesto Falcon, legisla- month, the STAY Committee met in Washington and all cials a deadline to implement — Congressman Tom Cole tive aide, Native American visited on-site to facilitate drum attempted to use this visit with a plan to ensure that our tribal (Republican co-chair, Native Affairs socials and talking circles. I the president to accomplish dis- nations are seated at the table American Caucus) — Josh Petri (staff advisor, have talked with community cussions with cabinet officials, for real consultations that affect — Congressman Joe Baca Natural Resources Committee– members as well as attended congressman, senators and key our reservations and communi- (member, Natural Resources Office of Indian Affairs in my area. This program has staff. Below is a list of officials ties (November 2000 executive Committee) — Paxton Meyers (direc- given our tribe the ability to we had an opportunity to dis- order signed by President Bill — Congressmen Joe tor, House Native American target at-risk youth. Talking cuss our needs and concerns Clinton). Crowley and Bart Stupak Caucus) with some of the youth at these with. All meetings gave us the At this time, I had the — Jim Zoia, staff direc- Our tribe’s Maamwi events, they smile ability to educate and convey opportunity to attend the open- tor, House Natural Resources Niigaanziwas Grand Tribal See “Causley report,” page 20 Pbg:p^g^gGblbmhmng`=^\^f[^k**%+))2 Representative Reports 19 Hoffman reviews the tribe’s critical issues tutional right to run for election. ‘that’ program.” Individuals who need to be stopped once and for inactions. If they do not per- I submitted an amendment to point out that certain services are all. form, they can be replaced with change this infringement on two not actual services but failing Regardless of the adminis- individuals who can perform in occasions in the past month. On businesses. Quite honestly, when tration related to these actions a timely manner. The current both, it was defeated by a major- these individuals vote to approve (or others), no administration structure does not afford this ity of the board. budgets for these areas that they to date has been void of these opportunity because the individ- While this resolution did not cite, they are the ones enabling it types of activities. The structure ual in charge is (and has been) pass, it is still within your con- to happen. that we currently operate upon an elected official. stitutional right to run for office. GREEKTOWN places an elected official in the The irony in all of this is that Under the current election and As has unfortunately become role of CEO with supervision we have a constitutional provi- appeal process, you can appeal the norm during pre-campaign over all tribal employment. sion that prevents an employee to the Tribal Appellate Court season, there are those laying Under our Constitution, the from serving on the board simul- to overrule this infringement. foundations of deceit and decep- duties of chairman are as fol- taneously with employment Precedent was set during the last tion. Unfortunately, responsible lows: (double dipping amendment). election and the appeal process parties prefer to point fingers “Section 1. The chairperson And yet, we have a member of has not been changed. and cast aspersion regarding the shall preside over all meetings the board (chairman) who serves DJ HOFFMAN, DIRECTOR, In closing on this subject, I current plight of the tribe and of the board of directors, per- as a day-to-day supervisor to UNIT I have no personal gain in push- our Greektown Casino Project. form all duties consistent with employees, but is not subject to The holiday season is upon ing this issue forward. In fact, Their effort is driven by the the office as chief executive the same personnel policies for us. It is a time to enjoy family ironically it may ultimately lead need to defer fault and shed officer of the tribe, and exercise those employees. to increased competition for and friends and to appreciate the responsibility, with the goal of any other lawful authority del- As an employee, what is your candidates in the next tribal elec- discrediting others. In addition, it important things in life. While egated the chairperson by the recourse if your boss (and direct tion. The simple fact of the mat- provides those individuals with supervisor) is not subject to any there are only a few weeks left board of directors. The chair- ter is that this requirement does an opportunity to malign those policy or procedure? in 2009, there is still much for us person shall vote only in case of infringe on the constitutional who would attempt to change In February 2010, you will to do as a tribe. a tie unless otherwise provided rights of tribal members and is the tribal structure to move us have the opportunity to close TRIBAL LICENSE PLATES by the tribe’s constitution and A resolution to adopt a Tribal therefore wrong. forward in a positive and pro- the door on these indiscretions bylaws.” Motor Vehicle Code was defeat- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT gressive manner. and move toward a more pro- The actual duties of the CEO ed by a majority of the board of The tribe has actively pursued Those who have put in the gressive and accountable future are nowhere to be found in the directors at the last meeting. I a couple of intriguing economic countless hours to try and move for our tribe. A Constitutional entire document. In fact, tribal have been proposing this option projects that may provide future our tribe forward, and retain as Amendment to separate the resolutions enacted by the board for our members living on tribal revenues to fuel membership much of the Greektown project chairman and CEO positions do not cite the term “CEO” lands for several years; it is not services. as possible for our tribe, are will be facilitated by the Bureau a new concept – Bay Mills and While merely in preliminary fighting for our people. when assigning authorization, of Indian Affairs (BIA). Hannahville both issue plates on stages, we are at least taking The simple facts are that very they state, “chairman.” The actual change to the con- their respective lands. baby steps to move forward in few members of our board have The tribe has not always stitution is the removal of one Cost was cited as a possible this area. A much greater empha- taken an aggressive or active functioned with the chairman as section: deterrent to the issuance of sis is necessary to diversify for approach in either instance. the CEO. In fact, in the past, the “Perform all duties con- plates by some. However, the our tribe’s long-term financial No one board member term “CEO” was rarely used. sistent with the office as chief actual cost to make the plate viability. escapes culpability for the Structures including “executive executive officer of the tribe” is $4; the cost to purchase for BUDGETS actions of the entire board. director,” which coincidentally This change takes out the the tribal member is set at $40. The budgets for 2010 have No one board member may lay has not always been filled by term “CEO” (chief execu- If the tribe were able to issue been approved by the board claim to any successes of our the elected chairman, and “tribal tive officer), a duty that is not 1,000 plates, that would leave of directors. I did not vote to tribe individually. manager,” pre-date the preva- defined within tribal law. a net profit of $36,000. The approve these budgets, nor have While I do not agree with lence of the use of the CEO To be accountable, one must actual expense to administer the I cast a vote in favor of a budget the path that has been taken, nor terminology era. be able to hold those who work plates is nominal at best; in fact, since taking office in 2006. As I many of the decisions (or lack In breaking this down to on our behalf accountable. the same individuals that issue have stated consistently for more thereof) thus far, I am a member basic principles, an elected offi- Unfortunately, with elected offi- fishing and hunting licenses are than three years, the tribe has of the board of directors and ulti- cial currently oversees the day- cials, that can only occur every more than capable of handling not made the effort to restructure mately bear the responsibility, as to-day operations of employees four years. That is four years that this. I am not merely making efficiently to ensure that services do all of our elected leadership. of the tribe, comprised of at our tribe cannot afford to wait. that statement as an assertion; I are maximized for the dollars It is, however, a shame that least 50 percent tribal members. STATE OF THE TRIBE AND asked in advance. actually spent. the individuals committing these An elected official is elected THE FUTURE This item is once again set The governmental budgets politically motivated deceptions by the tribal members who Many have stated that for the Dec. 8, 2009, meeting have maintained the service have targeted those who have they oversee directly, therefore Greektown is our future. I am agenda. adjustments in prior years, pushed the hardest, fought to abuses such as those cited above hopeful that it will be a part of FOIA which I cannot agree with, nor fulfill their fiduciary responsi- will never cease. The focus of our future, but in no means is This freedom of information condone. These services were bilities by protecting the assets efficiency of programming and it our sole future, or our only ordinance has been placed on cut because they were big ticket of the tribe, and have put in the services, and overall account- opportunity. the agenda, tabled and reviewed items and an adjustment within countless hours to move our ability, is impaired by the politi- Ironically, the name original- probably more than any resolu- them was “corporately” easier tribe forward. cal nature of the current struc- ly chosen for the Detroit Casino tion submitted. Its been placed in in order to reduce the prior Therein lies the beauty of ture. Decisions are not made that was to be Indian-owned Board FYI packets for over two year’s deficit. An example of their role as armchair quarter- on what is in the best interest and -operated (on trust land) by years and finally this week it this is the Higher Education Self backs — they never have to of the membership as a whole. the Sault Tribe was the Phoenix will get a chance to be approved. Sufficiency Award. worry about suiting up for the Many times they are replaced by Casino. The Phoenix is based on Quite simply, this ordinance The annual budget amount game, nor the hits required to do what is best for the individuals a story of rebirth and renewal. sets forth the procedures for for disbursements was lower the job. involved, or the preferences of A great and colorful bird, one of than the guaranteed rate of return For updates on Greektown, request for information by the those empowered. a kind, is destroyed in a blazing for the Higher Ed fund. The rate www.kccllc.net/ nest. From the flames, a new tribal membership. Access to The following are examples of return was set by legislation greektowncasino. egg forms and the magnificent tribal information is a constitu- (both past and present): at 10 percent many years ago; CONSTITUTIONAL creature rises again from the tional right of the membership. — Employee overspends the fund balance was cited at AMENDMENT ashes… In the past, requests have been a budget by a considerable $3.84 million. Logically, one Our tribe has had its share The Phoenix myth is about denied or stymied based upon amount the individual requesting and, at would conclude that the amount of interesting and unique occur- hope. For those who have been — Policy and procedures are times, the nature of the request. budgeted would be $384,000 rences since recognition. It is slammed by tragedy or hard- not adhered to The ordinance is based on the – IT WAS NOT… The amount not a new revelation to state that ship – death, illness, job loss, or — Employment positions are federal FOIA guidelines and has budgeted was approximately there have been abuses that have financial ruin…WE SET OUR filled without posting been meticulously torn apart $90,000 less, even though legis- occurred over the 20-plus years FUTURE….not a casino in — Individuals are transferred to ensure that HIPPA, Child lation required it to be at a cer- by multiple administrations. Detroit. and promoted while no policy Welfare and Employment Laws tain rate. Our tribe has been subjected to: SEASONS GREETINGS are not infringed upon. At the casino level we still 7+2 litigation, Greektown, exists to enable either process to In closing, I would like to I am hopeful that this ordi- have an abundance of adminis- incentive payments, job place- occur take this moment to step outside nance will finally be approved trative excess, as well as over- ment and promotion, bonuses, — Business annually loses the political reporting format and that a formal process to all waste that would be better unauthorized expenses in excess money yet continues to operate and wish all of you a very Merry access information is adopted for utilized on debt service and of established signature author- Resulting Actions: Christmas and New Year…. the membership. increasing the customer base. ity, inappropriate political activi- None — Thus, NO If you have any questions ELECTION CODE CHANGE These savings could be utilized ties within the workplace, exces- ACCOUNTABILITY please feel free to contact me In my past article, I discussed to diversify our economic base sive spending (including deficit How does this cease? In anytime at: the election code provision and to maintain and enhance ser- spending), selective restructuring essence, a structure comprised (906) 635-6945 home regarding candidacy for elected vices. and an overall lack of account- of an executive/tribal manager (906) 322-3801 cell office and that the provision There are those who speak ability. (employee), which is fully fund- [email protected] regarding prior criminal convic- on the budgetary issues of the While there are many addi- able from Indirect Costs (no www.djhoffmanblog.com tions, including misdemeanors, tribe. Statements such as “I don’t tional instances, the simple fact expense to tribe) would be held Sincerely, violated tribal members’ consti- agree with ‘this’ business or is that these types of actions accountable for all actions and DJ Hoffman 20 Representative Reports =^\^f[^k**%+))2Pbg:p^g^gGblbmhmng` Unit IV Christmas parties coming up soon Where: Willow Creek and cultural programs and also (800) 347-7137. She is going I and Tom will be looking Building, 3500 Ludington, to provide free community to be regularly scheduling sat- at dates that we will both be Suite 200, Escanaba space to the Delta County area ellite office hours there again available to schedule our office Date: Dec. 20, 2009 residents for meeting space every Thursday. Tribal program hours with the membership Time: 1-4 p.m. and for educational, tutoring, and assistance applications will throughout the Unit IV area Please plan on attending; elderly, youth, community and also be available at that site for right after all of the holiday the children will see Santa and cultural activities. Additional you to pick up, such as USDA children’s Christmas parties have treats and a lunch will be funding went to provide (food), education, housing, and activities are completed. provided. Christmas food baskets, kitch- home improvement, sanita- I would like to thank Ryan The 2 percent dollar en ice arena rehab, recreational tion and so forth. I and Tom Bosley, Viola Neadow, Patty amount available for the and healthy activities. also talked to the Rural Health Teeples, Janet Kruger, Jill fall distribution in Unit IV When we met in Lansing facility manager and the tribal Johnson and the Tribal Youth was $60,626.69. I and Tom with state legislators, the tribal health director and relayed to Group — Rhyan Clifton, reviewed the applications and board addressed major issues them that the tribal elders have Brandon Burnis, Billie Jo the following types of projects that affect our tribe and Native asked that the prescriptions Henry, Sarah Lanaville, were selected. American people, such as the start being distributed from the Garrett Houghton, Felicia DENISE CHASE, DIRECTOR, There are always more proj- Indian Tuition Waiver, health Willow Creek building instead Reid, Brianna Herlik, Miranda UNIT IV ects submitted for review than issues/funding cuts and gam- of the Salvation Army. This Seweit and Hannah Vallier — We would like to INVITE there is funding available; this ing. should be able to be done in a for decorating the community ALL CHILDREN to come and makes the selection process During this meeting, the timely manner. room and trees for the elders see Santa Claus and his elves more difficult. Projects that board also educated the legisla- If you would like to volun- Christmas dinner. and tell him what you want were selected will be receiv- tors on the history of the tribe. teer to assist in some way for I would like to wish you for Christmas. This is a FREE ing their funds this week in the The tribal board is planning our next powwow to be held all a very merry and healthy Childrens Christmas Party. mail. For the projects that did to continue meeting quar- in June, we have a sign up list Christmas and a happy new Manistique area Children’s not receive funding this time, terly with state legislators in started, please call 341-6993. year, and I hope that all of you Christmas Party we ask that you re-apply for Lansing. Before you know it the pow- had a great turkey holiday, too! Where: Manistique Tribal the spring round for consid- The direct services worker wow planning meetings will If you need to contact me, Center eration. Some of the projects for Delta County area is now resume and the powwow com- please call 341-6783 or toll Date: Dec. 19, 2009 that received funding this fall seeing clients at the Willow mittee is always looking for free, (888) 667-3809. Time: 12-3 p.m. included nine schools in the Creek Building for appoint- more community participation Miigwech, Escanaba area Children’s Unit IV area for enhancement ments. If you need to make and we appreciate all of the Denise Chase Christmas Party of Title VII Indian Education a appointment with her call volunteers’ hard work. Watch for your secretarial election packet like to take this opportunity happen again. election registration form for the Constitution. I fully sup- to inform our members of dif- The budgetary process has this particular election. They port this change to move our ferent activities occurring been, and will continue to be, have to hold their own election tribe forward from the sins of throughout our tribe. a contentious issue for the near registration process for consti- the past and prevent any future We as a tribe have been future. While the board has tutional amendments, so just indiscretions. through a lot lately. Fortunate- completed this year’s budget, because you are registered to It is the holiday season, a ly, we have members interested it is time that we begin to plan vote in tribal elections does not time to be thankful, and a time in moving the tribe forward. for next year. automatically register you for to enjoy our friends and fam- While the conflicts remain a The board has also autho- the secretarial election. If you ily. On behalf of myself and mainstay of tribal politics, it rized a secretarial election to are interested in having a voice my entire family I wish you is reassuring that the major- hold a constitutional amend- in the process, please make all a very merry Christmas and ity of the board is committed ment to address the issue of sure you fill out and return happy new year. to working for the betterment separating the chairman and your voter registration form Thank you for the opportu- of the membership. It would CEO positions. The secretarial once you receive it. A timeline nity to represent our tribe. be easy to focus on the nega- election process is a differ- for this process will be on the JOSEPH EITREM, DIRECTOR, tive activities that have, or are, ent election process. I want to tribe’s Web site and hopefully Sincerely, UNIT I occurring within the tribe. I stress to all tribe members to in the next edition of the tribal Joe Eitrem Aanii, Sault Tribe members! assure you that we are work- watch for a packet of informa- paper. Unit I Director Hope all is well with you ing towards rectifying mistakes tion from the Bureau of Indian This amendment will (906) 632-8567 and your families. I would and ensuring that they never Affairs with information and an remove the term “CEO” from [email protected] From “Causley Report,” page 18 Members access to tribe’s and say that it’s good to know business opportunities and adults care! We recently hosted have been. I want to assure you a STAY conference along that any project we look at is with a UNITY conference, with due diligence necessary to medical care in jeopardy “Celebrate Native Health” we ensure the best interest of the program and provides services The tribal work group has had over 150 youth involved tribe. to members who can access our been working with Horne and the atmosphere was good. We have been notified by many facilities. The health divi- Health Care Services to develop The chairman and I had an the Bureau of Indian Affairs of sion provided approximately a recruitment and retention opportunity to address them the impending secretarial elec- 34,300 medical visits and a total plan. That plan if approved by and speak about how proud we tion and requested to appoint of over 53,000 patient visits at the tribal board, we hope will (our tribe) are of their respect four members to the election our four primary care health keep us competitive and solve for themselves and their leader- committee to oversee our sec- centers and two community care the problem. ship in our tribe. retarial election (amending sites. On a positive note the Throughout the year, the the constitution to separate Our health division did not joint partnership project with youth groups meet to create the CEO from the chairman escape our tribe’s financial Mackinac Straits Hospital is policies to present to the board duties). The tribal members meltdown. The health division schedule to open in April 2010. of directors on changes and who have been appointed had to share in the cuts: wages The Sault Tribe St. Ignace procedures they would like and will oversee the process were frozen, benefits were health clinic will be located on implemented. If your child is are Jackie Minton, Angeline reduced, closures occurred of the second floor of the hospital. involved, you should be very Matson, John Causley Jr. and remote clinics and offices and When the facility opens and proud. Janet Lidell. It’s mandatory BERNARD BOUSCHOR, reduction occurred of member’s we can fill existing vacancies, The board has been meeting that we have our own members DIRECTOR, UNIT I health services. During the new positions and retain current to review the 2010 governmen- involved and I’m sure they The tribal council members same period of time we were staff, services and access will tal and casino budgets. At this will be open to any questions and chairman have been work- losing professional staff and continue to expand. time we have passed the casino or input you have. In closing I ing with the health staff on a recruitment was difficult. In closing, 2009 was an operations budgets; most all would like to say chi miigwech number of projects, the most When you put all these fac- improvement and better days of the revenue will go directly to all those involved in the important project is the recruit- tors together access to medical are in yet to come. Merry toward funding our program Veterans Day powwow, it was ment and retention of health care for our members is in jeop- Christmas and a happy new services, less taxes and pay- a good day. providers. ardy. A solution to the problem year. ments on our loan obligations. Merry Christmas to you and The health service division of recruitment and retention of Sincerely, The casino operations are hold- yours this season. Baamaapii. with about 250 employees is health providers needed to be Bernard Bouschor, Tribal ing their own at this point but Lana Causley, (906) 484- the tribe’s largest governmental found. Council Representative we do need to pursue other 2954, [email protected]. Pbg:p^g^gGblbmhmng`=^\^f[^k**%+))2 Representative Reports 21 Secretarial election is on the horizon REMOVING THIS FROM to these provisions. I know that elections! The Bureau of Indian secretarial election helps make OUR CONSTITUTION and I there is a small but vocal group Affairs will be conducting this any necessary changes to our would VOTE TO APPROVE of tribal members who say election. We do have tribal constitution and bylaws. removing the CEO from our that we are trying to strip the members who have volunteered MERRY CHRISTMAS Constitution. chairperson of all powers. This to assist with this election, but Here’s to a very merry What does removing the is not true. Our ultimate goal is it is completely separate from Christmas and wonderfully CEO from the Constitution to try to get more accountability our tribal elections. You MUST happy new year! mean? It means that we are within the tribal government, register to vote in this election! While the season is fun and staying consistent with the which is what our membership EVERYONE (no matter where exciting for many, this time of membership’s prior decision to wants. you live) must register to vote year also brings great sadness keep the tribal employee duties This is the final step in in this secretarial election. to some. Remember to keep separate from board of director making it clear that chair/board Whether you live in Sault Ste. in your prayers those who are duties because of the many duties are separate from tribal Marie, Munising, Marquette, St. serving our country, those who conflicts it creates. employees. We have taken a Ignace, Escanaba, Cheboygan, have lost a loved one this year, Currently, the tribal lot of hard hits during the last Grand Rapids, Los Angeles, those who are not able to be CATHY ABRAMSON, DIRECTOR, infrastructure allows the several years and I believe that Calif. — IF YOU DO NOT with their family and those UNIT I tribal chairperson to act this change will help us move REGISTER, YOU WILL NOT who are sick or hurting. I wish Soon a very important as an employee with no the tribe in the right direction. I RECEIVE A BALLOT! I you all great blessings and may secretarial election will be accountability. Tribal employees urge you to approve removing CANNOT STRESS THIS the Spirit fill your heart and held. The ballot will ask you are held accountable every day the CEO out of our constitution. ENOUGH! soul with peace. Remember if you approve or disapprove through the established policies ALL MEMBERS MUST So, why should you bother that “Jesus is the reason for the of removing the CEO (chief and procedures and the tribal REGISTER TO VOTE! to vote? Because you, as season.” Hope to see you at the executive officer) from our chain of command. The tribal Now, REMEMBER! This our membership, have been New Year’s Eve powwow! tribal Constitution. I SUPPORT chairperson/CEO is not subject election is not like our tribal helping to change the way If you would like to contact our government operates. me, my cell phone is (906) 322- Our tribe needs to grasp Your vote is your voice! A 3823. economic opportunity Merry Christmas our spending. The federal gov- nearly 50 jobs. ernment does not want to help Why don’t we build modu- from Shirley us; we need to help ourselves. lar homes in the winter instead We should have, as a goal, a 10- of buying them, as well as the Christmas time, church bells chime year window to pay down our doors, windows, and cabinets There’s gladness everywhere; debt. We need to face the tough instead of purchasing them Children sing, sleigh bells ring decisions today or the impos- from other companies and send- sible decisions down the road. ing tribal dollars away from the There’s Happiness in the air. We must become an entre- tribe? Songs are sung, stockings hung preneurial government and There have been many We decorate the Christmas tree; focus on tourist development opportunities that we have and investing in new business missed out on. We need to place Gifts exchanged and dance again ideas. We are strapped for cash an emphasis on taking advan- Amidst laughter and fun. right now but we must be will- tage of these economic oppor- As joy abounds, we hear the sounds of ing to face this challenge with a tunities and establish new ones Gladness, love and cheer; new economic mode. Creating to create new jobs and revenue ROBERT LAPOINT, DIRECTOR, new jobs should be very high as streams for the membership. I wish everyone good wishes for a UNIT II one of our priorities. As we approach the end of Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Holiday season is here again. Three years ago we could this year, I would say we have Let me start by saying, Merry have had opportunities with accomplished a lot but we still Shirley Petosky, Unit V Rep. Christmas to all my family and Homeland Security. I begged to have a long way to go. We need friends, and thank you to all attend a meeting in Cornwall, to really begin to think how we (906) 387-2101 the members who are support- Ontario, between Americans can get out of debt. Increasing [email protected] ing my efforts as your board and Canadians. We met with our business is one way. We representative. As this holiday many officials from the OPP need to explore other business seasons rolls in upon us, we (Ontario Provincial Police) and ideas as well, ideas that don’t should remember the blessings had a chance to be involved in require big investments. It will we enjoy and share some of oversight and management of take some creative collaborative our gratitude with others. As local Homeland Security proj- effort but we are in the informa- this year comes to a close, we ects funded by federal monies. tion age creating business on should look for ways to work This opportunity would have the Internet needs to be part of together; we should try to be yielded a very nice profit for the our business future. positive about the future. tribe and employment opportu- The holidays are always a There is one thing we must nities. benchmark for me and I hope focus on, to continually bal- Recently, I received a call everyone had a wonderful ance our budget and get out of inquiring if the tribe had a dock Thanksgiving and I pray that debt. We need to increase our near 3-4 acres of land for salt all our families have a merry income. You can only cut so water ships to build (or lease) Christmas and a very happy much. We should put a freeze a building for economic oppor- new year. on all discretionary spending. tunities. The answer was NO. For more information, con- With no growth in our income, I believe this opportunity went tact me: Bob LaPoint, Unit II, there should be no growth in to a Canadian site and created (906) 493-5311. Quarterly report satisfactory This month we had some casinos, are doing better than very good quarterly reports projected but I believe that there from our Housing Dept., is a lot of room for improve- Facilities and Enterprises. The ment in there numbers. housing report showed that all The board is always review- of our management units were ing all of the tribe’s many busi- profitable and being well main- nesses, trying to make them tained. work better and more profitable. Our facilities, which consists I hope all of you have a very of all the building the tribe merry Christmas and have a owns, is staying within its bud- prosperous New Year. geted amounts and operating Thanks you again for all the very efficiently. Our enterprises, Letters and cards and e-mail. KEITH MASSAWAY, DIRECTOR, which consist of the Mijims and [email protected] UNIT III other businesses other than the (906) 643-6981. Christmas Postcard from 1907 22 Bad Addresses =^\^f[^k**%+))2Pbg:p^g^gGblbmhmng`

h e Enrollment Department is seeking valid addresses of Sault Tribe members. Below and on the following four pages is a list of members with invalid addresses in our records. If any of the peo- Tple listed are your family members please have them contact the Enrollment office. Miigwech. Call toll free: (800) 251-6597 Write a letter: Sault Tribe Enrollment, PO Box 1628, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Email the staff: Linda Smith at [email protected] Julie Yacuone at [email protected] Melissa Morehouse at [email protected]

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Lucille Massey, Wendy Holt, Benjamin Johnson, Marcus Kline, Justin LaTour, Lisa Louis, Vincent Massey, William Holt, Jennifer Johnson, Rebecca Knutsen, Crystal LaTour, Patrick Love, Jody Masta, Anthony Holt, Michael Johnson, Samuel Kobylarz, Kimberly LaTour, Shannon Lucarelli, David Masta, Brian Holt, Rayanne Johnson, Stephanie Komendera, Erik LaTour, Zoe Lucarelli, Dennis Masta, Sasha Holtham, Matthew Johnson, Todd Komendera, Erik Latva, Tammy Lucarelli, Gina Mastaw, Clayton Homminga, Adam Johnston, Donald Konieczny, Christie Laughlin, Amy Lucas, Jacquelin Mastaw, Daniel Homminga, Carole Johnston, Michiel Konle, Terry Laughton, Jerry Lucas, Michael Mastaw, Richard Hood, Jennifer Johnston, Tim Koprowski, Lee LaVake, Gene Lucas, Nicole Mastaw, Robert Hooper, Brenda Jonas, Scott Kotarski, Tawnee LaVigne, Catherine Lucas, Robert Mastaw, William Hoover, Jackie Jones, Gregory Kowalski, Jeffrey Lawless, Jennifer Lucas, Tony Mathews, Carolyn Hoover, Thomas Jones, Renee Kowalski, Jodie 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Steffey-Rapson, Seth Thomas, Jamie Vincent, Roy Willis, Joseph Sanders, Brandi Slatinskky, Amy Jo Steichen, Kellie Thomas, Lawrence Vinje, Nathaniel Willis, Joshua Sanderson, Robert Slavin, Jennifer Stein, Patricia Thomas, Michael Vinje, Peter Willis, Kristina Santigo, Keith Sliger, Douglas Steinkohl, Nicole Thomas, Michele Visnaw, Charles Willis, Melissa Sarbou, Steve Smallman, Brian Stephens, Christopher Thomas, Richard Visnaw, Samuel Willis, Sally Sari, Destry Smerecki, Richard Stephens, Lila Thomas, Robert Visnaw, Thomas Willson, Jennifer Sarnowski, David Smerecki, Robert Stephens, Robert Thomas, Roberta Voelker, Jeremy Willson, Susan Sauro, Jillian Smith, Adrian Stephens, Thomas Thomas, Skip Vogel, Sarah Wilson, Cortney Savaglio, Barbara Smith, Alex Stevens, Niksaun Thompson, Ashley Vongphachanh, Jessica Wilson, Craig Savard, Kristie Smith, Angela Stewart, Frederick Thompson, Christoph Vreven, Calista Wilson, Curtis Sawson, Vanessa Smith, Brent Stewart, Helen Thompson, Kellie 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Smith, Mark Stotts, Melissa Tolliver, Jeffrey Walters, Christopher Wood, Jennifer Schmidt, Megan Smith, Melissa Stotts, Rachel Tolliver, Katherine Walters, Derek Wood, Jessica Schrader, Cynthia Smith, Michael Stow, Colleen Tolliver, Sylvia Walz, Claude Wood, Julia Schrader, Zachary Smith, Mickey Strachan, Lornajean Toms, Chiffon Walz, Claude Woodall, Craig Schroeder, Traci Smith, Sandra Strader, Julie Toms, Michael Wandell, Meghan Woodhall, Dennis Schultz, Brook Smith, Steven Strenczewilk, Jonathan Towers, Yvonne Ward, Austin Woodhall, Hunter Schultz, Nicholas Smith, Steven Strenczewilk, Tammy Tracy, Charles Ward, Cathy Woodruff, Colleen Schulze, Michael Smith, Timothy Strez, Erika Tracy, Roberta Ward, Regena Woody, Amanda Schuurhuis, Victoria Smithson, Michael Strickland, Chad Treleaven, Kimberly Warner, James Woody, Barbara Schwartz, Amber Snider, Alicia Strickland, Jason Trieschmann, Martin Warner, Kristina Wozniak, Jennifer Schwartz, Cynthia Snider, Debra Strickler, Tonya Trieschmann, Patrick Wartella, Gary Wozniak, Renee Schwartz, Mary Snowaert, Nicholas Strong, John Trieschmann, Tiffany Watson, Daniel Wright, Daniel Schwartz, Nina Snowbeck, Todd Sturm, Christian Tromblay, Jeananne Watua, Sarah Wright, Denise Scobey, Daniel Snowberger, Kaitlyn Stutleen, Amy Trombley, Amanda Way, Joeseph Wright, Donald Scobey, Peggy Snyder, Amy Stutleen, Michael Trombley, Amy Way, Tina Wright, Penny Scott, Charles Snyder, Peggy Sudau, Arthur Trombley, James Weatherly, Joseph Wright, Stephanie Scott, Derek Soliz, Christopher Sukta, John Trudeau, Daniel Weber, Matthew Wright, Timothy Scott, Melina Sorenson, Christie Suma, Debra Trudeau, Roger Weber, Sean Wright, Tommy Scott, Rose Sorenson, Nikki Summerhill, Allison Trudel, Brandon Weber, Shana Wright, Xzanthia Scott, Winfield Sosnowski, Justin Summers, Albert Trudel, Shirley Weeks, Shanelle Wurm, Cynthia Scoville, Melissa Sosnowski, Paul Summers, Wilfred Trudel, Steven Weesies, Stephen Wurm, Lisa Sebastian, Glenn Sosnowski, Sean Sutter, Crystal Trudell, Anisa Wegener, Percilla Wyscaver, Christine Sebastian, Stacy Soule, Neil Sutter, John Trudell, Candice Weger, Ronnie Wyscaver, Jaimi Sebastian, Tracy Soule, Rebecca Sutter, Luv Trumbley, Janice Weinert, Donielle Wyscaver, Ronald Segerstrom, Erica Spang, Dennis Sutton, Connie Tufnell, Cindy Weir, Sarah Yaroch, Benjamin Semear, Harold Spang, Emily Swearengin, Victoria Turner, Linda Weissgerber, Julia Yell, Francis Sepienza, Anne Spangler, Barry Swick, Lance Turner, Michelle Welch, Michael Yiirs, Francie Sepienza, Joseph Spangler, Casey Sydow, Debra Twarozynski, Michelle Welchner, Jennifer Yoas, Jimmy Sepienza, Steven Spangler, Rita Sylvester, Susie Underhill, Benjamin Welchner, Nancy Yon, Ticia Seppala, David-Michael Sparks, Shane Syrjala, Alizabeth Underhill, David Welden, Jason Young, Cameron Serini, Jeremy Sparks, Thomas Syrjala, Ronald Underhill, Travis Welden, Thomas Young, Chance Seymour, Amanda Sparks, Walter Syrjala, Ronald Valiquette, Joseph Weller, Theresa Young, Colleen Seymour, Donald Spellman, Keith Sytek, Melissa Valley, Victoria Wendell, Debra Young, Ernest Seymour, Michael Spencer, Jessica Szymanski, Angela Vallie, Terry Wenglikowski, Michael Young, Kristine Seymour, Patrick Spencer, Shanti Taber, Jacob Vallier, Kathy Wenglikowski, Theresa Young, Lisa Shafer, Rachael Spencer, Wade Tack, Jesse Vallier, Laurie Wesaw, Joy Young, Melissa Shannon, Ethel Spicer, Stacie Tadgerson, Ernest Vallier, Mark Weseman, Cynthia Young, Michael Shannon, Martha Spiroff, Ashley Tadgerson, Raymond Vallier, Michael Weslock, Mona Zanoni, David Sharp, Brian Spiroff, Eric Tadgerson, Steven Vallier, Steven West, Michael Zastrow, Daniel Sharp, Joshua Spiroff, Kimberly Talatzko, Alyssa Vallier, Tracy Whalen, Daniel Zatorski, Todd Sharpe, Billie Splan, Angela Talbot, D’edie Van Alstine, Michelle Wheeler, Henry Zatorski, Troy Sheehan, Jennifer Splan, Joel Talentino, Emma Van Brunt, Mary Wheeler, Shelly Zelenka, Marina Sheehan, Kathleen Spray, Adam Talentino, Madison Van Gordon, Brittany Whisenant, Albert Zelle, Shannon Sheehan, Russell Spray, Bryan Tallman, Jeremy Van Gordon, Eileen Whitcomb, Raymond Zellweger, Aja Sheffler, Nancy St. Amour, Dana Tallman, Rebecca Van Hoose, Jon White, Angela Zellweger, Shalene Sheppard, Joy St. Amour, Sue Tanski, Anne Van Wyck, Suzanne White, Cassey Zimmerman, Joan Sheppard, Kristy St. Andrew, Adam Tarnutzer, Carle Vanassche, Lauren White, Joshua Zimmermann, Paul Sherbinow, Samuel St. Andrew, Daniel Tarnutzer, Helen Vanatta, Cheylene White, Michael Zoet, Heather Sherman, Abigail St. Andrew, Joshua Taylor, Ashley Vanatta, Joshua White, Nicholas Zonca, Timothy Shetterly, Sarah St. Andrew, Stephen Taylor, Jonathon Vandenbrooks, Laura White, Nichole Zulski, Jennifer =^\^f[^k**%+))2Pbg:p^g^gGblbmhmng` Community Calendar 27 Sault Ste. Marie Newberry the event a special meeting is in as well. Clement at (906) 635-6050 or Anishinaabemowin classes, Elderly Advisory Board called that is open to the public, We have parties on Fridays, 322-3961. Thursdays, 6-8 p.m., at the meets on the fourth Monday of an official announcement will we show off our moves in Sault Tribe extends an open Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial each month at 12:30 p.m. at the be released. Dance Dance Revolution tour- voter registration policy to all Building. tribal center. General meetings, special naments. members. Once members regis- The classes are immersion in For questions, call (888) meetings and workshops are Board game lovers of all ages ter to vote, it is permanent un- the OjibweCancelled languageber andfor begin 711-7356. open to the public unless can enjoy a peaceful afternoon less members change residency in to or out of election units with a potluckDecem dinner. Bring otherwise noted as closed. For dueling in a fierce game of your favoritea dish. Unit II Elderly Commit- aproved resolutions, please Scrabble or other games every where living when originally It’s a great time to eat, visit tee meets on the fourth Friday visit www.saulttribe.com and Saturday. registered. and enjoy our culture. of eachy month at 11 a.m. at go to the board downloads Come visit for a good time Everyone is welcome. Zellar’s Village Inn. section. and to meet new people or old Sawyer Village in Gwinn, Call (906) 635-6050 for For questions, call (888) Meeting schedules are friends. Free drinks and snacks Mich., is a Sault Tribe housing more information. 711-7356. published in the Sault Tribe are everyday. enterprise. Housing units con- newspaper annually prior to the We’re waiting for you at sist of three and four bedroom Drumming, Mondays, 7-9 Manistique start of yearly meeting cycles. 2428 Shunk Road next to the townhouse apartments, duplex- p.m., at the Niigaanagiizhik Schedule information can be enrollment office. es and single homes. Unit IV Elderly Committee Rentals range from $350 Ceremonial Building. acquired anytime at www. If you have any questions, meets on the second Wednes- to $725 per month. The units The drum is the heartbeat of saulttribe.com with a search for please call Rachel Mandel- day of each month after the include ranges, refrigerators, the Anishinaabe people. “board schedule” or by calling stamm at 440-4494. noon meal at the tribal center. basements, garages, washer and Hear different songs and (906) 635-6050. For questions, call (888) dryer hook-ups and most of styles of singing. It’s a great Book your party at the Chi 711-7356. them have a dishwasher. time for the family participa- Foster homes provided Mukwa Community Recreation Flooring options are hard- tion in singing and dancing or by Sault Tribe members are Center. wood or carpeting. Most pets just listening. Naubinway needed for our young. We’re equipped to acco- Unit II Elderly Committee are accepted and we have For more information, call Make a difference in the life modate skating parties, group meets on the last Wednesday month to month leases. 635-6050. of a child, consider being a parties and birthday parties and of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the foster parent. we rent our hospitality room, Eagle Ridge Apartments, Naubinway Pavilion. For ques- located in Marquette, consists Anishinaabemowin language Call Anishinaabek Com- basketball and volleyball courts. tions, call (888) 711-7356. of two buildings with eight class, Wednesdays, 12-1 p.m., munity and Family Services at Call (906) 635-7465. two-bedroom apartments in at 531 Ashmun Street. 495- 1232 or (800) 347 7137. each building. These apartments No registration is necessary. Escanaba DeMawating Development include all utilities and are $575 Please bring your brown bag Unit IV Elderly Commit- Sault Tribe Youth Education Property Sales and Rentals Cancelledber for per month with one-year leases. lunch. tee meets on third Thursday of and Activities needs your help. offers three and four bedroom We have eight experienced For moreDecem information, call each month on the second floor We are looking for volun- duplexes for rent. Low move in team members who manage 635-6050. of the Willow Creek Profes- teers to serve on our Parent costs only $200 for Sault Tribe sional Building, 3500 Luding- Advisory Committee. and Kewadin team members. Sawyer Village and Eagle Ridge. Unit I Elderly Committee ton Street. Catered meal at 5:30 The committee is instrumen- First three months of payroll p.m. followed by meeting. tal in developing programs for deducted rent will be increased Come make one of our meets on the first Wednesday houses your home. Call (906) For questions, call 888) 711- our children throughout the to cover cleaning and pet fees, of each month after the noon 346-3919 to set up an appoint- 7356. seven-county service area, cre- if applicable. Rent must be de- meal at the Nokomis/Mishomis ment today. Center, 2076 Shunk Road. ating policy and representing ducted from pay to receive the their communities to determine low move-in cost benefit. For questions, call 635-4971 Munising Children must have at least where spending will be most Attention American Indians: or (888) 711-7356. Unit V Elderly Committee one biological parent who is a beneficial to the greatest num- lease to purchase three bedroom meets at the tribal center at 4 member of the Sault Ste. Marie ber of our youngsters. 1.5 bath duplexes available if Culture Committee meets, p.m. on the first Monday of Tribe of Chippewa Indians The committee is comprised qualified. 6 p.m. at the Niigaanaagiizhik each month. before they can be enrolled as of volunteers from throughout Ceremonial Building on the Dinners on the third Monday full, bonifide members. our tribe’s service area and DeMawating is within one of first Wednesday of the month. of each month at 5:30 p.m. Simply submit a copy of meets once a month on the the Sault Tribe’s tax agreement For more information, call For questions, call (888) the child’s courthouse birth third Wednesday. areas and an equal opportunity Jackie Minton at 495-5165. 711-7356. certificate or state copy, social We encourage all relatives of company. security number and current children or anyone interested in You do not need to be Ameri- Unit V constituents meet, mailing address. You may mail St. Ignace their welfare to join us. can Indian to rent a home. Anishinaabemowin language 6 p.m. at the tribal center on or fax this information to the All meetings are open to the For information on any of classes, Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m., at the second Thursday of each enrollment office, or drop it public and we welcome your our properties, please contact month. off in person. Please allow two the McCann Center. participation. For more information, call the DeMawating office at 42 to three weeks for children’s Participants will enjoy a pot- For more information, please Shirley Petosky at (906) 387- Wood Lake, Kincheloe (906) tribal cards to arrive in the luckCancelled dinner at 6 p.m.ber forfollowed call Youth Education and Ac- 2101. 495-2800. mail. by a languageDecem lesson at 7 p.m. tivities at (906) 635 -7010. Everyone is welcome to Marquette Sault Tribe Traditional Sault Tribe flags are avail- attend. Sault Tribe Youth Educa- Unit V Elderly Committee Medicine Program available able for purchase by calling For more information, call tion and Activities in Sault meets on the first Thursday for appointments in Sault Ste. 632-6398 or toll free (800) 635-6050. Ste. Maie offers many fun and of each month, 6 p.m. at the Marie, Kinross, St. Ignace, Hes- 793-0660. educational services to youth sel, Manistique, Marquette and Unit III Elderly Committee Holiday Inn. Desk flags (3x5 inches) are from kindergarten age to high Munising health centers. meets on the second Friday of For questions, call (888) 711- $3, banners (18x24 inches) are school seniors. Bring semaa for an offering each month after the noon meal 7356. $30, parade flags (3x5 feet) Computer lab, Monday to appointments with healers. at the McCann Building. are $50, pole flags (4x6 or 5x8 through Friday, 3:30-6:30 p.m., Traditional healing is holistic. For questions, call or (888) feet) are $75 and $100. Notices and on Saturday, 11-4 p.m. Women on their moon cycles 711-7356. Add six percent sales tax General meetings of the Computers are available for should make appointments and $4.50 for shipping of first Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chip- use in a relaxed atmosphere before or after their cycles. Unit III constituents meet- item plus $1 for each additional pewa Indians Board of Direc- with opportunities for social- For information, call Ted ings on the last Wednesday of item. tors typically take place on izing and other fun. Holappa (906) 632-5204, Laura each month, 6 p.m., at the Mc- the first and third Tuesdays of Free tutoring is available Collins (906) 632-0236 or Cann Center. Northern Hospitality in Sault each month. Open forums for daily for everyone. Young folks Peggy Hemenway (906) 632- For more information, Keith Ste. Marie, Mich., is a Sault members start about 5 p.m. and can learn how to animate ob- 0220. Tribe enterprise at 827 Ashmun Massaway at 643-6981 or Pat- meetingss start around 6 p.m. jects, customize Web sites and rick Rickley at 440-5149. Street offering high quality fur- All Sault Ste. Marie meetings other exciting media projects Sault Tribe arts and crafts niture and floor covering goods will be held at the Kewadin Hessel every Monday. exhibitions and sales are sched- and services in the eastern Up- Casino and Convention Center, On Tuesdays, we can uled for Thursdays, Fridays Anishinaabemowin classes, per Peninsula. other locations are to be an- conduct science experiments and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 7 Mondays, 5-7 p.m., at the tribal Stop by or inquire by calling nounced. concentrating in school core p.m. in the Bawating Art Gal- center. 635-4800. Special meetings typically subject areas such as chemistry lery at the Kewadin Casino and Cancelled For more information,ber for call take place on the second and and physics. Convention Center in Sault Ste. 635-6050.Decem General mailing address and last Tuesdays of each month. We dabble in art on Wednes- Marie. phone numbers for the Sault Special meetings may be called days, creating all sorts of The events feature handcraft- Unit II Elderly Committee Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa from time to time by the chair- masterpieces. ed gifts for all occasions. meets on the third Monday of Indians: 523 Ashmun Street, person or by majority vote of On Thursdays, the local Participating vendors must be each month after the noon meal Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783, the board of directors. Loca- tribal youth council works on Sault Tribe members. at the tribal center. Phone 635-6050 or toll free tions, dates and times for meet- developing projects for our For reservations or further at (800) 793-0660, fax (906) Call (888) 711-7356. ings are subject to change. In community and gets some play information, call Elaine Young- 635-4969.