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Win Awenen Nisitotung PRSRT STD 531 Ashmun St. U.S. Postage PAID Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Permit No. 30 Win Awenen Gaylord, MI Nisitotung 49735 August 18, 2021 • Vol. 42 No. 8 Raspberry-Picking Moon Mskominike Giizis

Official newspaper of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians

Sault SAULT STE MARIE, Tribe Mich. Inc. disburses $3.25M to tribe in 2021 — Sault Tribe Inc., Sault Tribe’s federally-chartered business holdings company, disbursed $3.25 million to the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indi- ans on July 20 in a presentation attended by the board of directors from both organizations. The funds come directly from operating revenue earned by newly formed Sault Tribe Inc. subsidiary businesses Chippewa Government Solutions LLC, Ojibwe Hazardous Abatement LLC, Hawkeye Facilities Main- tenance LLC, Sault Tribe Online Gaming TC, as well as through multiple land lease agreements with Lume Cannabis Company. “This is just the start as we look forward to a wide array of robust opportunities moving forward for Sault Tribe Inc.,” Sault Tribe Inc. corporate board member Scott LaVictor said during a presentation in the Tamarack Business Center in downtown Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. According to the Sault Tribe Inc. Charter, the dividends from surplus funds “shall be used to fund tribal governmental Photo by David Lockhart services, programs, initiatives, Back row, from left, Kewadin Casino CEO and president of the Sault Tribe Online Gaming Corporate Board of Directors (BOD), Allen Kerridge; Sault liabilities, contingencies or Tribe BOD Unit II director, Catherine Hollowell; Sault Tribe BOD Unit II director, Lana Causley; Sault Tribe EDC executive director, Joel Schultz; Sault for other lawful purposes, as Tribe BOD Unit I director, Michael McKerchie; Sault Tribe BOD Unit I vice chairman, DJ Hoffman; Sault Tribe BOD Unit I director, Austin Lowes; and determined by the tribal board Sault Tribe chief financial officer, Robert Schulte. Front row, from left, Sault Tribe EDC real estate manager, Brenda Jeffreys; Sault Tribe BOD Unit of directors,” Sault Tribe EDC III director and BOD secretary, Bridgett Sorenson; Sault Tribe BOD Unit III director and BOD treasurer, Keith Massaway; director, Sault Tribe Inc. Executive Director Joel Schultz Corporate Board of Directors, Dr. Madan Saluja; Sault Tribe BOD Unit I director, Kimberle Gravelle; Sault Tribe BOD Unit I director, Betty Freiheit; said. director, Sault Tribe EDC Commercial Development, Sheryl McKerchie; Sault Tribe EDC director of Business Development, David Lockhart; and The funding represents a sig- holding the check is director, Sault Tribe Inc. Corporate Board of Directors, Scott LaVictor. nificant step forward for Sault first Sault Tribe business enti- Tribe in fulfilling a long-stand- ty to gain 8(a) certification, a ing strategic objective to diversi- journey more than a decade in Dale accepts JKL principal position fy its economic portfolio through the making. CGS will now be JKL School Principal Car- this at JKL because we know that the establishment of infrastruc- able to compete for set-aside olyn S. Dale, Ph.D., began her these attributes must be fostered ture that fosters business devel- and sole-source contracts in the new position on July 1. The for- for learning and growth to occur,” opment and growth. program, get a business oppor- mer director of curriculum and she said. “It’s a great honor and In appreciation and gratitude tunity specialist to help navigate instruction and state and federal responsibility.” for the generous contributions, federal contracting, and, perhaps programs wanted a change in Dale enjoys building relation- duties to “sharpen and hone my ships with people — students, the Sault Tribe Board of Direc- most significantly, form joint leadership skills to a wider range staff, parents and communi- tors offered reciprocating gifts ventures with established busi- of roles and responsibilities.” ty. “There are so many interest- of ash baskets and sweetgrass nesses through the SBA’s Men- Dale is a Sault Tribe member ing people with interesting back- braids, showcasing the talents of tor-Protégé Program. born and raised in Sault Ste. grounds, ideas and experiences,” Native artisans Josh and Sarah Since forming in January Marie. she said. Homminga of From Log to Bas- 2020, CGS has established itself Dale’s objectives are to foster JKL School enrolls 635 stu- ket. as an award-wining provider in and support high quality instruc- dents, with the same total enroll- Just announced at the pre- instructional design, training tion coupled with social and emo- ment expected for next year. The sentation, Chippewa Govern- technology development, and tional learning. school has 19 elementary classes ment Solutions (CGS) received filmed media production, offer- In addition to her former with 19 teachers and 19 parapro- confirmation from the U.S. ing clients a highly effective, duties, Dale was middle school Carolyn S. Dale, Ph.D., was recent- fessionals. According to Dale, Small Business Administration cognitive-based, and engaging principal before the school ly made principal of JKL School. the school has 12 middle school (SBA) regarding acceptance training experience that promotes switched to a one-principal sys- leads instruction and daily opera- “core content teachers” — they into the SBA’s 8(a) program. increased comprehension and tem. She said, “I really enjoyed tions of the school. teach math, language arts, social According to the SBA, the 8(a) improved learner retention. my time as middle school prin- Dale said the schoolchildren studies and science — and four program’s main objective is “to Looking forward, Sault Tribe cipal and wanted to spend more are the best thing about working paraprofessionals. “We also have help provide a level playing Inc. will focus on ramping up time as a principal.” at JKL. “I like seeing a student’s eight academic services teachers field for small businesses owned infrastructure to support CGS’ As director of curriculum and face light up when they see and several special education by socially and economically efforts through its ability to hire instruction and state and federal me and want to tell me about teachers and paraprofessionals,” disadvantaged people or enti- and train tribal members from programs, Dale set the curriculum their weekend or something new she said. ties.” This goal is accomplished across the U.S., using a hybrid — what is taught and how it is they learned,” she said. “I also Others include three social though the government limiting workforce model, in addition taught. She also wrote and rec- like seeing staff expand their work staff and a dean of stu- competition for certain contracts to leveraging relationships with tified all state and federal grants capacity and skill set. It’s an all- dents. Dale said, “We offer com- to businesses that participate in Sault Tribe member business and had oversight of school spe- around, highly rewarding career.” prehensive wrap around services the 8(a) Business Development owners and leaders to form joint cial programs — after school, Dale thinks helping to nurture for all students based on their program, according to the SBA. ventures on a variety of projects. summer school, language and students’ self-confidence, moral individual needs.” Upon approval, stemming Contact Sault Tribe Thrive at culture and so forth — all except compass and perseverance is JKL offers the following pro- from a rigorous application [email protected] for for special education. the most important aspect of her grams: process, CGS represents the more information. Now, as school principal, Dale job. “We all work very hard at See “new principal,” page 9 Page 2 Feature August 18, 2021 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Red Road to D.C.

Photos by Rick Smith Bay Mills Indian Community Council President Whitney Gravelle speaks to the crowd assembled beside the Mackinac Bridge in Mackinaw City on July 27. The assembly was there to support the Red Road to D.C. organization as it goes across the nation with a totem pole to be delivered to federal officials in Washington, D.C. Gravelle was instrumental in bringing the organization to the area. See story and photo about the visit on page 11. Bay Mills Indian Community is hosting a Free Electronic Waste Collection Event Saturday, September 18, 2021 10:00 am—2:00 pm.

This collection is free to the Tribal community, Chippewa County and non-Chippewa County residents.

The Bawating Drum and Singers performed at the Red Road to D.C. assembly in Mackinaw City. About 200 people attended the rally where Items that will be accepted: they were able to become acquainted with the totem pole and con- Desktop Fax Machines tribute their spirit for the journey to Washington, D.C., listen to several Desktop Computers VCRs speakers on a wide variety of matters concerning Indian Country that need to be addressed with a united front. Laptop Computers Tablets Computer Keyboards/ Computer Monitors Microwaves Mice Television—All types Cell Phones DVD Players Desktop Printers Desktop Scanners For more information contact Jen Parks (906) 248-8655 Helping Native Families in Michigan Increase Assets via Homeownership Location:Bay Mills Indian Community Farmer’s Market Farmer’s and Entrepreneurship Market Pavilion. Corner of Lakeshore Pavilion  We are a Native Community Development Financial Drive & Plantation Road. Institution certified by the U.S. Treasury  Offering Home Loans for Purchase and Refinancing Sponsored by:  Offering Business Start-Up and Expansion Loans  Offering Home Repair Grant and Business Grant Opportunities  Offering Free Homebuyer Education and Business Technical Assistance 906.524.5445 | www.lakesuperiorcdc.com August 18, 2021 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Notices Page 3

Latest The following committees vacancies (4-year term) on Elder Sault Advisory Committee Tribe Unit V - Munising committees (4-year one alternate vacancy have vacant seats. Sault Tribe Child Welfare Committee - Unit I - Sault (4-year term), term), one alternate vacancy Unit II - Naubinway (4-year members interested in filling two vacancies (4-year term), one one regular vacancy and one Unit V - Marquette (4-year term), two regular seat vacancies these vacancies should submit vacancy (expires 5-23) alternate vacancy term), one regular vacancy and Unit IV - Escanaba (4-year one letter of intent and three Election Committee – four Unit II - Hessel (4-year term), one alternate vacancy term), three regular seat vacan- letters of recommendation from vacancies (4-year term) one alternate vacancy Elder Subcommittee cies, two alternate vacancies other members to Joanne Carr or Higher Education Committee - Unit II - Naubinway (4-year Unit I - Sault (4-year term), Unit V - Munising (4-year Linda Grossett, 523 Ashmun St., four vacancies (4-year term) term), one alternate vacancy one alternate seat vacancy term), one regular seat vacancies, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783. Call Health Board - four vacancies Unit III - St. Ignace (4-year Unit ll - Hessel (4-year term), one alternate seat vacancy (906) 635-6050 for any questions. (4-year term) term), two alternate vacancy two regular seat vacancies, one Unit V - Marquette (4-year Anishinaabe Cultural Special Needs/Enrollment Unit IV - Escanaba (4 year alternate vacancy term), two regular seat vacancies, Committee - nine vacancies - four Committee - seven vacancies term) one regular vacancy and Unit II - Newberry (4-year one alternate seat vacancy males (4-year term), five female (2-year term) one alternate vacancy term), one regular seat vacancies, Election Committee advisory: Campaign by the rules The Election Committee members to support or reject a public sources any comments that Election, starts to appear more found on the tribe’s website at reminds all Sault Tribe members particular candidate, including may appear to be “campaigning” like unlawful campaigning. saulttribe.com/government/trib- of the importance of adhering to without limitation, advertising, until after Jan. 28, 2022. It is important for members to al-code. Chapter 10 of the Tribal Code rallying, public speaking, or other While the Election Committee recognize the difference between At the end of the day, we are (the Tribal Election Ordinance). communications with members.” appreciates the fact that there is “campaigning” and “freedom all one tribe. Please be advised, pursuant to Recently, the Election Com- a “gray area” in the definition of of expression” before filing a The Election Committee Section 10.107, the election cycle mittee received several election “campaigning,” the committee complaint with the Election Com- requests all members to be open, does not commence until the last complaints, some of which were requests all members err on the mittee. tolerant and respectful of all other Friday in January in the year in legitimate and others question- side of caution and civility. While the Election Commit- members’ political and philosoph- which a general election occurs. able. The Election Committee For example, while publicly tee fully supports all members’ ical views, regardless of whether The next election cycle com- reminds all members who may be supporting certain political or rights to free expression of their they agree or disagree with such mences on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. interested in running for office, philosophical views is certainly political and philosophical views, views and, most importantly, Pursuant to Section 10.112 of the supporting someone who may appropriate and encouraged; asso- such rights have been curtailed refrain from “campaigning” until Election Ordinance, no campaign- run for office or campaigning ciating such views (or opposing by Chapter 10 of the Tribal Code after Jan. 28, 2022. ing shall take place prior to that against someone in office or who views) with a potential candidate, when that speech becomes “cam- date. “Campaigning” shall mean may run for office, not to publish while referencing the next elec- paigning.” Early Childhood “all efforts designed to influence or post to social media or other tion date, prior to the Notice of The entire code can be Programs have moved The Early Childhood Educa- tion Programs (Child Care, Head Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Start, and Early Head Start) have moved to their new building effective July 19, 2021. Please send all inter-office mail to their new address and update your con- Sault Tribe Town Hall tact files. New address: 4 Ice Circle Dr., Bahweting Powwow Homecoming Weekend Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Main phone lines: (906) 635- 7722, (906) 632-5258 When 6 p.m., Thursday — Sept. 2 Fax lines: (906) 635-4779, 1 p.m., Friday — Sept. 3 (906) 635-6513

Where Grand Ball Room, Kewadin Casino, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.

What The Sault Tribe Board of Directors invites Sault$28.90 Tribe per members to attend in person or virtually to vote on a list of tribal Contact SHINY WHEELS priorities. insertion for DETAILING for all of your detailing needs. If it has a steering wheel or wheels, To attend virtually, you must register in advance.6 months. we got you covered! Mobile Service Provided! We come to you so you can relax in Zoom Link to Attend: https://zoom.us/j/96906911516 the comfort of your home and let us do the work! Register to https://fs29.formsite.com/SaultT/q1aksnvjv3/index.html 231-340-0864 Attend Virtually: Text or Call Servicing Questions? If you have questions regarding this event, please call (800) Sault Ste. Marie & Surrounding Areas 793-0660, and ask to speak to Linda Grossett. “For All Your Tire Needs”

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Bachelor of Arts in busi- and a Ph.D. in education lead- 1. State Licensed Child Care Center; ness administration from the ership from Eastern Michigan 2. Tribal Licensed Child Care Center; University of North Florida. University. 3. State Licensed Family/Group Home Providers; Mrs. Franklin is appointed Dr. Dale is appointed to 4. Relative Care Provider; to represent Democrats for a represent the general public 5. In-Home Aide. term commencing on July 29, for a term commencing on If you are choosing a Relative Care Provider they must meet the following criteria prior to providing care: 2021, and expiring on July July 22, 2021, and expir- 28, 2024. She succeeds Dona ing June 30, 2025. She suc- -must be a relative of the child(ren) needing care (Grandparent, Great Grandparent, Uncle, Aunt, Sibling) Wishart whose term expires July ceeds David Worthams whose -be of at least 18 years of age; -live in a separate residence; -must care only for children they are related to; 28, 2021. term expired June 30, 2021. -obtain a clear MDHHS Clearance; -obtain a clear ICHAT (ACFS runs this report); -obtain a clear Tribal Registry Clearance (ACFS runs this report); -Provide a signed Open Door Policy, Provider The Commission on Services The Michigan Board of Real Registration Form, and a signed Client/Provider Agreement; -follow the CCDF Payment schedule and payment to the Aging advises the Estate Appraisers works with paperwork requirements; -complete initial Home Visit with CCDF Coordinator. Governor and Legislature on the Department of Licensing coordination and administra- and Regulatory Affairs to If you are choosing an In-Home Aide they must meet the following criteria prior to providing care: tion of state programs, changes oversee the practice of approx- in federal and state programs, imately 6,011 limited real -be of at least 18 years of age; -live in a separate residence; -must provide care in the child’s home and only provide care for children listed on Child Care Certificate; -obtain and pass FBI fingerprint background check; and the nature and magni- estate appraisers, state licensed -obtain clear MDHHS Clearance; -obtain a clear ICHAT (ACFS runs this report); tude of aging priorities. The appraisers, certified general -obtain a clear Tribal Registry Clearance (ACFS runs this report); -Provide a signed Open Door Policy, Provider commission also reviews and appraisers, and certified resi- Registration Form, and a signed Client/Provider Agreement; -follow the CCDF Payment schedule and payment approves grants made by OSA dential appraisers. paperwork requirements; on-line Health and Safety training; -CPR and 1st Aid; -complete initial Home Visit with and participates in development Appointments are subject to CCDF Coordinator. of the state plan and budget as consent of the Senate. August 18, 2021 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News Page 5 Newland confirmed to lead DOI Indian Affairs By Rick Smith on to the floor of the Senate. Native tribes and individu- Indians (NCAI), commented, A citizen of the Bay Mills “Mr. Newland has invaluable als. The position of the Assis- “The confirmation of Bryan Indian Community and former experience as a tribal leader, tant Secretary- Indian Affairs is Newland as the Assistant tribal council president, Bryan personal and in-depth knowledge established under the authority Secretary – Indian Affairs is Newland, received confirmation of the issues facing tribes, exper- of federal law. an important step forward in by the U.S. Senate on Aug. 7 tise in complex areas of federal The Assistant Secretary strengthening the nation-to-na- as the new Assistant Secretary Indian law, an understanding of discharges the duties of the tion relationship between the – Indian Affairs, the leader of Interior’s unique role in fulfill- Secretary with the authori- United States and tribal nations, the Office of Assistant Secre- ing and enforcing the federal ty and direct responsibility and we congratulate the Assistant tary – Indian Affairs for the trust responsibility to Native to strengthen the govern- Secretary on this achievement. U.S. Department of the Interior peoples, and a diplomatic and ment-to-government relation- We are in a time of great oppor- (DOI). respectful approach to honoring ship with American Indian and tunity to make inroads on critical U.S. Senator Brian Schatz tribal sovereignty,” Schatz said Alaska Native tribes, advocate issues such as growing tribal (D-Hawaii), chairman of the in a prepared statement. “It is policies that support Indige- economies, developing infra- Senate Committee on Indian clear from the record that Mr. nous self-determination and structure, building healthy com- Affairs, led the passage of New- Newland has the qualifications to tribal sovereignty, protect munities and protecting sover- land’s nomination in that com- succeed in this role, and to serve and preserve Native trust eignty. This confirmation places mittee before the measure went this country with honor as one Bryan Newland assets held by the federal someone with the experience and of the chief federal advocates government for their benefit, a unique understanding of these for American Indians, Native and administer a wide array issues into this key role and Hawaiians, and Alaska Natives.” of laws, regulations and func- NCAI looks forward to working DOI, DOJ take According to the DOI, the tions relating to Native tribes, closely with Assistant Secretary Office of the Assistant Secretary individual Native trust bene- Newland on advancing Indian – Indian Affairs is headed by the ficiaries, tribal members and Country’s priorities.” next steps in Assistant Secretary for Indian Indian Affairs bureaus, offices According to Senator Schatz, Affairs. The Assistant Secre- and programs that are vested in the Assistant Secretary is the tary - Indian Affairs assists the the Secretary by the president highest-ranking post in the Secretary of the Interior, Debra and the Congress of the United Bureau of Indian Affairs and implementing Haaland, in fulfilling the depart- States., more than 40 tribes and tribal ment’s trust responsibilities to Fawn Sharp, president of the organizations supported New- American Indian and Alaska National Congress of American land’s nomination.

Not WASHINGTON, Invisible D.C. — the crisis ofAct violence against The departments of the Interior Indigenous peoples,” said and Justice recently announced Haaland. “Doing this success- 6 Mile Farmers Market the next steps in implement- fully means seeking active Located on 6 Mile Rd. just after I-75 Overpass. Watch for signs. ing of the Not Invisible Act, and ongoing engagement from including the publication of experts both inside and outside a solicitation for nominations of of the government. Incorporating non-federal members to join Indigenous knowledge, tribal Crafts, Gifts & More the Joint Commission. The consultation and the commis- Joint Commission will focus sion that reflects members who on reducing violent crimes know first-hand the needs of Fresh & Local from the U.P. against American Indians and their people will be critical as we Summer Hours Beginning in June: Tuesday and Thursday 12-5 p.m. Alaska Natives and address the address this epidemic in Native and Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. long-standing missing and mur- American and Alaska Native dered Indigenous person crisis. communities.” Community Shared Agriculture — Shares available for $20-32 per week, The agencies are also moving “The Justice Department is depending on size. Stop by the market for more information. forward with nation-to-nation committed to working with the consultations with tribal leaders Interior Department to address related to the commission and the persistent violence endured implementation of the act. by Native American families and The Not Invisible Act, spon- communities across the country,” sored by Secretary Deb Haaland said Attorney General Merrick when she served in Congress, B. Garland. “The membership of mandates the creation of a com- the commission must represent Vegetable and flower plants, and hanging mission that includes represen- a diverse range of expertise, baskets, ready at the end of May. tatives of tribal, state and local experience and perspectives, and law enforcement; tribal judges; we will consult with tribal lead- health care and mental health ers who know best what their practitioners with experience communities need to make them working with Indian survivors safer.” Crafts • Gifts • Herbs • Baked Goods • Canned fruits & vegetables • Produce • Honey • Maple Syrup • Furniture • Fresh Donuts • Soap of trafficking and sexual assault; Congress unanimously urban Indian organizations passed the Not Invisible Act in focused on violence against October 2020 to increase women and children; Indian sur- intergovernmental coordination vivors of human trafficking; and to identify and combat violent family members of missing and crime against Indians and on Handmade murdered Indian people. Indian lands. The act calls for “The Interior and Justice the Interior Department to coor- departments have a unique dinate prevention, grants and Furniture & Goods Stop In To See Us! opportunity to marshal our programs related to missing and Made by Hand ~ Heirloom Quality resources to finally address murdered Indigenous peoples. Outdoor Chairs, Gliders, Footstools, Sault job opening for an elder Swings • Beautiful Quilts • Wheels • Toys Canned Goods • Candy • Much More Sault Tribe Language and Culture Department seeks and elder to work with the department’s repatri- ation specialist helping in the Ojibwe Learning Center and Library in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., during scheduled public hours. Position entails providing historical and cultural information about Sault Tribe, demonstrations of Ojibwe music, construction of Ojibwe musical instru- ments, giving guidance on cultural issues and other tasks as may be assigned. Applicants must be Sault Tribe members aged 60 or over and reside in the tribe’s service area.

Reply to WIOA/Senior Employment Program, Attn: Brenda Cadreau, 2 Ice Circle, 6830 S. Taylor Rd. in Sault Ste. Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Marie (Off 6 Mile Rd., 1 Mile West or call (906) 635-4767 of Mackinac Trail) Page 6 Language August 18, 2021 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Mskominike Giizis Anishinaabemowin 2021 mis-ko-min-i-ke gii-zis “You should spend 20 minutes in nature a day, unless you are busy. Raspberry-picking Moon Then make that an hour.” by Susan Askwith Aambe! Zhaadaa gbeshiwining Aanii kina waya! Niin sa Booniid Bineshiinh. aam-be zhaa-daa g-be-shi-win-ing Come on! Let’s go to the campsite aa-nii ki-na wa-ya niin sa boo-niid bi-ne-shii(nh) Hello everyone! It’s me, Alight Bird. Gii michi-boodwewag When Nimkii Nimosh’s (Thunder Dog’s) gii mi-chi-bood-we-wag godooziwing (go-doo-zi-wing) family They made a fire on the ground. makes gbeshiwin (g-be-shi-win) a campsite, Aangwaamizin! Be careful! I like to fly over there and keep an eye on things! aan-gwa-mi-zin Gegwa zhichigeke mitigwaaki-shkode! Biinji mkak odi miijim te giji doopwining ge-gwa zhi-chi-ge-ke mi-tig-waa-ki-sh-ko-de biin-ji ma-kak o-di mii-jm te gi-ji doop-win-ing Don’t make a forest fire! The food is in a box over there on the table. Odi zaagigan te Ngaasmoon-gamig wi. Aapiish te wiigwaamenhs? o-di zaa-gi-gan te n-gaas-moo(nh)-ga-mig wi aa-piish te wiig-waam-e(nh)s The lake is over there. That is the tent. Where is the outhouse? Nishke! Waya giigoonhke zaagiganing. Wa kwe baamase miikanaanhsing. nish-ke way-a gii-goo(nh)-ke zaa-gi-gan-ing wa kwe baa-ma-se mii-kan-aa(nh)-sing Look! Someone is fishing at the lake. That woman is walking on the trail. Fun Fact: We have no words for he or she in Anishinaabemowin. They are Nandawaabmaag mskominan. included here so the ideas make sense in English. We’re fine without them. nan-da-waab-maag mis-ko-min-an She is looking for raspberries. Wii nandawaabmaag nanda ge’e. Waakonag waa-kon-ag lichen wii nan-da-waab-maag nan-da ge-e Aasaakamig aa-saa-ka-mig moss She will look for these too. Zhaashkwedoon zhaa-sh-kwe-doon a mushroom Bangii negwakmigaa maampii Esbikenh sab es-bik-e(nh) sab a spider web ban-gii neg-wak-mi-gaa maam-pii Bimikwaanan bi-mik-waan-an tracks The ground is a little sandy here. Naaganashk naa-gan-ash-k a fern Jikenh ji-ke(nh) a stump Bigijiisak bi-gi-jii-sak rotting wood

“N’bekaadendam maampii,” gii kida. “I’m content (at peace) here,” she (or he) said. n-be-kaa-den-dam maam-pii gii ki-da

Put this jigsaw puzzle together to figure out what comment from this lesson shows up.Write the comment under the tent, then draw in the puzzle bumps and dents on the side of the tent. Have fun playing with our language! That’s a great way to remember what you learned.

If you’re in the woods, how can you tell if a tree is Making our Sounds Most letters sound like in English. a dogwood? (By its bark!) Here are the exceptions. What’s another name for a sleeping bag? aa sounds like the a in awsome a sounds like the a in tuba (why, a nap sack of course) You can’t run through a campsite. You can only ii sounds like the e in be i sounds like the i in dip ran. Why?(because it’s past tents) oo sounds like the o in go o sounds like the oo’s in wood Why didn’t the bike go camping? (It was 2 tired) e sounds like the e in end g sounds ONLY like it does in go If you ever get cold while camping, stand in the corner of the tent for a while. They’re usually Pronounce all the letters. Italic type will tell you which word-parts to stress. No around 90 degrees. italics in a word means the parts have equal stress. Long words are broken up Which type of witches like to camp on the with dashes (-); still, say each word smoothly. And notice “nh” has NO SOUND beach? (sandwitches) of its own. It is a sign to say the vowels just before it “through your nose.” August 18, 2021 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News Page 7 Nourishing Nations provides free postpartum and newborn care packages for young moms By Brenda Austin like young Indigenous moth- skilled breastfeeding support, diaper cream, menstrual pads for Nourishing Nations is a ers anywhere in Michigan to baby care information and cul- postpartum bleeding, breast pads, grassroots support program for know that if you are pregnant tural teachings as well as meal postpartum squirt bottles included teen and young Indigenous/ or currently breastfeeding your preparation with traditional herbs with herbal pain relief spray, a Anishinaabe mothers located in baby, they have postpartum and and foods and light housework. silicone milk collector and more! Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., and run newborn care packages for you We will also bring hot, nutritious We will also work with families by local Indigenous doulas and containing organic diapers, wipes, traditional meals and a pot of anywhere in the state of Michigan breastfeeding counselors Raeanne diaper cream, breast pads and herbal tea while we work with and provide care and informa- Madison and Lindsey McGahey. much more. you and your postpartum and tion virtually. Families outside The program offers traditional Madison and McGahey also breastfeeding needs. The skilled of Chippewa County will also cultural support to Indigenous offer free cultural support and traditional postpartum care receive a care bundle by mail, mothers aged 21 and younger doula care during pregnancy, Nourishing Nations provides is and education on how to use the who are Michigan residents. postpartum recovery and lactation confidential, compassionate and tools and products inside of it.” Madison and McGahey would period. supportive and is completely free Register for your care pack- In-person care is available for of cost. As part of our postpartum age(s) and additional services, at Artwork by Celeste Contreras families in Chippewa County, and bundles, we provide free care Nourishing Nations on Facebook Attention virtual care is available for other would be small. But that allows package for families that contains at: https://www.facebook.com/ qualifying Michigan Indigenous us to create in depth, specialized organic newborn diapers, wipes, nourishingnations. Sault Tribe moms. care and time to really focus on Eligibility is very simple: the families we are serving. With You must be a parent aged 21 our recent start we’ve just begun Miller Family Farm Households working with our first family, but The Sault Tribe Food Distribution or younger, self-identify as Indigenous to any tribal nation we have gained traction online as Community Shared Agriculture Program would like to announce communities outside of Chippewa that we are open to the public and (enrollment in a tribe/card carrying is not a requirement), cur- County have expressed gratitude accepting new applicants. Our and support for the care we are office hours are Monday through rently breastfeeding a baby age Box of Produce 12 weeks or younger, or currently providing, including many who Each Week Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and our have donated supplies to the pro- store is now open by appointment pregnant with a due date in 2021. starting There are no income or other gram.” June 28 for clients to come in and shop. Lindsey McGahey, IBC, FSD, We ask that everyone keep social requirements. To claim a care package or is a Sault Tribe member (crane distancing in mind and to also clan) and lives near Sault Ste. wear a mask if not fully vaccinat- nominate a young person, please Sign up by message them on the Nourishing Marie, Mich. McGahey has ed. We would also like everyone worked as a breastfeeding coun- June 1 for to know that we now have a Nations Facebook page. Discount and McGahey said she and selor for four years and focuses variety of seasonal fresh fruit and on the ceremonial and traditional Bonus items! vegetables, as well as other new Madison knew the local community needed a program that aspects of lactation. She works items. with Indigenous communities to Also there has been some was different and catered to the The Miller Family Farm is looking for health conscious partners to secure unique needs of Indigenous peo- reclaim traditions in pregnancy, a share of the farm’s bounty in 2021. Boxes will begin the week of June 28, confusion regarding eligibility birth and postpartum. 2021, and continue for 16 weeks to Oct. 18 and be ready for pick up at a and the extra pandemic money. ple. She said the program is grant central location. funded through September and Raeanne Madison, MPH, is Please note, our program does a citizen of the Ojibwe nation not use the extra $300 pandemic just got its start in the past few Spots secured and paid for by June 1 will receive a priority status. months. “The grant we received (crane clan) and lives in Sault Discount price of: unemployment compensation, the • $475 for a family box – feeds 4-6 people ($85 savings) focuses solely on young parents, Ste. Marie, Mich. Madison has recent child tax credit payments, over 10 years of experience as an • $350 for an individual box – feeds 1-3 people ($50 savings) or any past stimulus payments to as well as safe sleep education,” • Bonus item each month Indigenous birth worker and com- (i.e. eggs, fresh bread or jam) determine eligibility. 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Congratulations to Dr. Styer work for being chosen as the May DELIVERY FEES, BUILDING SET UP CHARGE, PERMITS AND ESCORT FEES ALL APPLY Employee of the Month. Dr. Styer was nominated for his dedication and assistance while the Health William M. Miller, 845 W 6 Mile Rd., Sault Ste. Marie MI 49783 Center was without a medical losed undays director. Open Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. C s Page 8 News August 18, 2021 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Resolutions passed by the board on July 20 The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe for a decrease in federal EPA other revenue of $17,136 with Environmental Program to move operate small business financ- of Chippewa Indians Board of revenue of $55,593.25 and no effect on tribal support. National Atmospheric Depo- ing programs and technical Directors met on July 20 and tribal support funds of $3,158 176 – Approve Contract sition Program platform and assistance to small businesses passed the following resolu- reflecting carry over funds. Fur- Award and Federal Funds for equipment to Gardenville Road applying for SSBCI and other tions. ther established budget for EPA Sault Tribe Broadband Consul- site, set it up and operate at that government programs. Resolution 2021-171 funding of $57,963.98 with no tant Project – Approved pursuit location for a renewable three- 182 – Authorizing the Join- – Recovery Hospital and effect on tribal support. of project on behalf of tribe and year term. der and Filing of an Amicus Third-Party Revenue FY 174 – American Rescue members and contracting with 179 – Authorization to Bid Brief in Gray Wolf Delisting 2021 Budget Modifications Plan Act (ARPA)-Governmental winning bidder to complete on Parcels Public Land Auction Cases – Authorized the tribe’s – Approved to change the per- Administration Establishment Sault Tribe Broadband Project. (August 3, 2021) – Authorized general counsel to coordinate sonnel sheets and increase third of FY 2021 and 2022 Budgets Authorized expenditures of tribe’s EDC executive director with Animal Wellness Action party revenue $55,075.60 with – Approved 2021 budget for $200,000 from governmental to bid on designated lands using and other tribes toward taking no effect on tribal support. $147,107.22 and other revenue CARES Act funds. previously approved funds. actions on behalf of the tribe in 172 – Tribal Practices for of $25,000 for a total budget of 177 – Approving Lease 180 – Manistique Ranger federal court cases over protect- Wellness in Indian Country FY $172,107.22 with no effect on Amendment for the Escanaba District Office and Complex – ing gray wolves. 2022 Budget Modification – tribal support and 2022 budget Tribal Community Health Cen- Consented the transfer of the 183 – Authorizing Litigation Approved to increase federal for $1,121,124.18 and other ter – Renewed lease to July 31, land to the tribe and paying Relating to Tribal Insurance CDC funds $56,574.41 with no revenue of $15,000 for a total 2022, and authorized staff to delinquent taxes due since 2018. Claim – Authorized the tribe’s effect on tribal support. budget of $1,136,124.18 with no search for grant or loan funding 181 – Authorization to File general counsel to initiate liti- 173 – Environmental-Air effect on tribal support. to build a center on the Escana- Notice of Intent State Small gation on the tribe’s behalf to Programs FY 2022 Budget Mod- 175 – Strategic Director ba reservation. Business Credit Initiative resolve the tribe’s insurance ifications and Establishment of FY 2021 Budget Modification 178 – Authorization to Set (SSBCI) – Authorized applica- claim filed in 2020 due to FY 2022 Budget – Approved – Approved for an increase in Up NADP Site – Authorized the tion to the SSBCI for funding to COVID-19 related closures. Make a difference in the life of a child as an ACFS foster parent Anishnaabek Community and ily may adopt children in their care. • Provide medical statements for ence; For more information on becom- Family Services (ACFS) needs When adoption is not possible for all household members; • Meet basic home safety stan- ing a foster parent, please call caring individuals who can provide older youth, the goal is to prepare • Have an environmental inspec- dards; ACFS by telephone at 632-5250 a safe and nurturing home envi- the youth for independent living. tion (when applicable); • Attend training pertinent to or (800) 726-0093, or by email at ronment for children who have Foster Care is seen as a short- • Provide three letters of refer- foster care issues. [email protected]. been placed out of their home due term solution to an emergency to abuse or neglect. situation. The family foster care program Anishnaabek Community and JKL Bahweting Anishnabe Public School Academy is designed to provide a substitute Family Services needs committed family life experience for a child in individuals who are willing to work a household that has been approved with the child’s birth parents, sup- and licensed. A relative may portive of efforts to return the child OPEN POSITIONS become licensed or may be unli- home, able to work with children censed. ACFS makes every effort who have significant emotional Do you have an interest working in an educational setting or looking to build your to place children with a relative if and behavioral needs, and able to career in the field of education? JKL School is accepting applications for qualified possible. encourage teens toward indepen- candidates for the 2021-2022 school year. JKL School offers a benefit package that Children may need foster care dent living for a temporary or extended period You are not required to own includes: of time. The primary goal during your own home, be married or ◆ Michigan Public School Retirement System – Pension and 401(k) foster care is to reunite the child give up your job and stay home offered with his or her parents. Under the full time in order to foster children. ◆ BC/BS Health Insurance – 80% employer paid premium which “team” approach, foster parents or You may be renting an apartment includes Health, Vision, Dental, and Prescription relatives, together with the worker, or be single. You may apply for ◆ attempt to provide the specific kind day care payments for the time that Life Insurance – Employer paid of help a child and their family you are working or continuing your ◆ Long-term and short-term disability need for reuniting the child with education. You will work with the ◆ Optional life insurance their parents. When the child can- agency to determine what type of ◆ PTO and sick time not be reunited with their parents, placement works best for you. the children are prepared for per- To become a foster parent, appli- manent placement, with relatives cants must: or non-related adoptive families. • Complete a licensing applica- Special Education Teacher - Candidates must possess a valid The majority of adoptions done by tion and home study; Michigan teaching certificate, and Special Education endorsement ACFS are with relatives or other • Provide successful background required. Native American families. Under clearances for all adult household certain circumstances, a foster fam- members; Academic Services Teacher - MS and Elementary Physical Education Teacher – Candidates must possess a valid MY LIFE IS MOBILE. Michigan teaching certificate with a K-8 Physical Education SO IS MY CREDIT UNION. Endorsement. Custodian (3-11 shift) School Social Worker - Candidates must possess a master’s degree from a graduate school social work program approved by the Michigan Department of Education. Paraprofessionals Substitute Bus Driver

Applications can be found at www.jklschool.org by clicking on the employment opportunities link on the home page. JKL application package With our web enabled mobile app, you have access anywhere in the world, anytime, wherever you are. View accounts, transfer money, make deposits must include electronic versions of the following: and more all from the palm of your hand using your smart phone or tablet. application, letter of interest, current resume, copy of Michigan Certification, Transcripts, and MTTC results if applicable. Only electronical- ly filed applications that are complete with all required documentation attached will be considered. Positions are open until filled. Employ- Sault Ste. Marie • Brimley • Bay Mills ment at JKL is considered “at-will.” JKL is an Kinross • Cedarville equal opportunity employer. www.soocoop.com NCUA Insured August 18, 2021 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Community Page 9 McKerchie graduates Sault Tribe member graduates dependent scholarship covering Katelyn Niccole McKerchie, the remainder of her tuition. 22, of Mobile, Ala., graduated Ryllie will be studying psy- Cum Laude from the University chology this fall. Her parents of South Alabama in May 2021. are Christopher McKerchie Katelyn graduated with a (Melissa McKerchie) and Bachelor of Science degree in Bridgett McKerchie, all of exercise science. After the one Mobile. Her grandparents are year waiting period Katelyn will Harold (Bud) McKerchie and be applying to attend Physical Linda McKerchie of Mobile, Therapist School to obtain her formely of Sugar Island. Her doctorate degree. late great-grandparents are Parents are Todd and Amber Harold(Cub) McKerchie and McKerchie of Mobile, Ala. Mary McKerchie of Sugar Grandparents are Harold (Bud) Ryllie Marie McKerchie, Island. Her and her cousin and Linda McKerchie of Mobile, 18, from Mobile, Ala., grad- Katelyn Niccole McKerchie wore their dream catcher pins Ala., formerly from Sugar Island. uated with honors from Faith Katelyn Niccole McKerchie, 22, of Mobile, Alabama graduated cum on graduation day with Native The late great-grandparents laude from the University of South Alabama in May. She and her cousin, Academy School in May 2021. Ryllie received an academ- pride. The pins were made and are Harold (Cub) and Mary Ryllie Marie McKerchie, wore their dream catcher pins on graduation ic scholarship from Auburn gifted to the girls from Jennifer McKerchie of Sugar Island. day with Native pride. The pins were made and gifted to the girls from University and a state VA (Hill) Blair of the Sault. Jennifer (Hill) Blair of the Sault. Cyanobacteria: how you and your pets can stay safe By Crystal Falk, environ- will usually begin hours to two phorous and nitrogen. As the bacteria begin to decom- If you suspect that you or mental specialist days after exposure. An excess in phosphorous and pose, gasses are produced that someone you know has become These hot summer days pro- Dogs are more likely to swim nitrogen (often referred to as often have a swampy or fresh-cut sick, please seek medical atten- vide the perfect opportunity to in slow-moving possibly stagnant nutrients) have numerous sources. grass odor. tion. If your pet becomes sick, head to the beach with your fam- waters, putting them at a higher Sources of nutrients include sep- — If there are leaves or roots get in touch with your vet imme- ily and dog, but there are some risk for encountering cyanobac- tic systems, fertilizers, manure, present, it is most likely an aquat- diately. dangers to be aware of on the teria. Symptoms in dogs include industrial wastewater, sanitary ic plant such as duckweed. Check the water before you waterways. seizures, panting, excessive landfills and garbage dumps. — If it’s stringy and can be swim or let your dog swim. If Some algae, like blue-green drooling, respiratory failure, diar- When conditions are right, cya- draped over a stick then it is most you believe you have identified algae, can be toxic to both rhea, disorientation, vomiting and nobacteria will bloom possibly likely green algae. a harmful algal bloom, please humans and pets. Blue-green liver failure; unfortunately, many creating microcystin, creating a — If it’s dust floating on the contact the Michigan Department algae, also known as cyano- times resulting in death. If your toxic environment, these blooms water and more yellow in color, of the Environment, Great Lakes, bacteria, produces microcystin. dog begins to exhibit any of these are called harmful algal blooms. it is most likely tree pollen. This and Energy at (800) 662-9278 Microcystin is known for causing symptoms, you should contact Harmful algal blooms aren’t one is probably the easiest to con- or visit their website at algae rashes and making people, and your vet immediately. always easily recognizable, how- fuse with cyanobacteria. [email protected]. particularly pets, sick. Humans Cyanobacteria or blue-green ever, there are some things to can become sick if airborne water algae is a form of bacteria that look for before you let your pup droplets are swallowed, breathed grows in free-floating colonies, or family jump in the lake. or contact skin. This could hap- occurring when there is an excess An area with a harmful algal pen during boating, swimming, of nutrients such as nitrogen and bloom will have almost a spilled tubing, bathing, waterskiing or phosphorous in the water. Cya- paint look to the water, a swirling any other water-related recre- nobacteria occur in slow-moving neon green look, but can also ational activity. In humans, symp- waters when there are hot tem- appear as a solid color, flecks toms include vomiting, diarrhea, peratures, along with high light and globs. Blooms are often rash, eye irritation, cough, sore intensity and an excess of nutri- green, but can also appear yellow, throat and headache. Symptoms ents in the water such as phos- brown, purple, red, or white. The smell of the water body can be a good indicator of cyanobacteria.

TRIBAL MEMBER REGISTRATION IN THE TAX AGREEMENT AREA

TRIBAL MEMBERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES

(Including the Issuance of Certificates of Exemptions)

INITIAL REGISTRATION AND OR CHANGE OF ADDRESS

Under the Tax Agreement between the Tribe and the State, tribal members who live within the “Agreement Area” are able to claim exemption from certain state taxes. In order to take advantage of these benefits, the member must with be registered the Tribal Tax Office and must prove that they do live in the “Agreement .” Area

The registration process begins with the member filling out an “Address Verification Card” and providing their name, address, and other personal . information The member must also provide a copy of their MI driver’s license, MI State ID card, or voter’s registration card. All of these forms of State identification MUST have the member’s current address and that address must be located in the Dogs are more likely to swim in slow-moving possibly stagnant Tax Agreement Area. Members must also include a utility bill in their name and their current address waters, putting them at a higher risk for encountering cyanobacteria. as an additional proof of residency in the . Tax Agreement Area

The Tribal Tax cannot Office register a member with the MI Department of Treasury unless these Continued from page 1 documents are included with the “Address Verification ” Card. From “new principal,” pg. 1 classes such as robotics, STEAM, Dynamic general education grossology, integrated technolo- classes gy, sculptury, indigenous arts and Special education crafts, advanced anishnabemow- CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTIONS Gifted and talented (Individual in, history of theater, war college, Tribal Code 43.1103 states that Resident Tribal Members shall notify the Tribal Tax Office in writing and school-wide) Minecraft, media blitz, school prior to moving their principal place of residence. Twice exceptional program newspaper, mythology and more. Elementary: Anishinaabe lan- Middle school advisory: Creates If the Tribal Tax Office request receives a for a Certificate of Exemption and the address for the guage and culture, art, physical a strong support system for each member on the request is not the same address as the that the Tribal Tax Office and MI Department education, music and movement, student by supplying a single of Treasury have on record, then no Certificate of Exemption can be issued. technology, library/media, gener- point-person (their advisor) who al music and orchestra will develop a strong relationship We will usually attempt to contact the member ask to them to update their address by filling the out 6-8 Choir and orchestra with them and their parents, as “Address Verification Card” and providing the required , documents but it is the member’s 6-8 Swimming well as building relationships responsibility to provide this information. Certificate A of Exemption can not be issued unless the 6-8 CTE (Career technical with peers. member has filed the correct information proving that they live . within the Agreement Area education) After school program Middle school exploratory MHSAA athletics

Page 10 Feature August 18, 2021 • Win Awenen Nisitotung American Indian residential boarding schools SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. period in our history existed. – American Indian people across On Aug. 20, 2021, a tradition- On Aug. 20, 2021, a traditional the United States are experiencing al healing ceremony and a healing ceremony and memo- an increase in trauma respons- memorial walk will take place rial walk are set to take place es in direct correlation to the at Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial at Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial recent unearthing of thousands Building and adjacent powwow Building and adjacent powwow of children’s remains buried grounds to provide support grounds to provide support to our in unmarked graves at several to our community and honor community and to honor the chil- Canadian residential boarding the children who survived the dren who survived the boarding school locations. For many years, boarding schools, children schools, the children recently dis- families remained skeptical about recently discovered and those covered and those children who the whereabouts of their missing who remain missing. The remain missing. The Advocacy children. Sadly, with these recent Advocacy Resource Center Resource Center (ARC) is avail- and ongoing discoveries, we now (ARC) is available for support able for support and advocacy at know the harsh truth. Residential and advocacy at (906) 632- (906) 632-1808. The Sault Tribe boarding schools and the histor- Harbor Springs Holy Childhood of Jesus was opened in 1829. It was 1808. The Sault Tribe Language Language and Cultural Depart- ical trauma caused by the brutal closed from 1839 until 1884, when it reopened. The boarding school and Culture Department is also ment is also available for assis- acts of systemic genocide are now officially closed in 1983, but continued as a day school, daycare center available for assistance and tance and can be reached at (906) surfacing and both the family and thrift shop. It was demolished in November 2007. can be reached at 635-6050. 635-6050. members of the missing children families often times empty prom- trichloroethane (DDT) and other Harbor Springs Holy Child- and their tribal communities are loops Residential School in Brit- hood of Jesus was opened in struggling to process, cope and ises of visitations and summers known pesticides to “disinfect” ish Columbia, Canada, opened 1829. It was, however, closed heal. at home. Society wanted to take them. Young Native children a floodgate of emotions and from 1839 until 1884, when it Starting in 1860, American care of the country’s “Indian were clothed in matching, uncom- sparked a nationwide investiga- reopened. The boarding school Indian children were forced by problem” and wished to strip the fortable uniforms made of poor tion to bring our children — our officially closed in 1983, but the United States government into Natives of their culture, language quality intended to teach them ancestors — our family mem- continued as a day school, day- residential boarding schools with and practices. about “sameness, regularity and bers, home. This discovery only the intentions to “kill the Indian Many boarding school survi- order.” School staff assigned each care center and thrift shop. It was reminds us that this traumatic and save the man.” After drastic vors refuse to speak of their expe- child a new English first and demolished in November 2007. and failed attempts to completely riences. Other survivors described last name and beat the children destroy and eliminate the Indig- humiliating acts being performed brutally for speaking their first enous peoples, the government upon their arrival at the schools. language, claiming the languages, concluded that they would assim- Their long, sacred hair was like Anishinaabemowin, was from ilate and “civilize” the “savage immediately cut off, their tradi- the devil. The reports of physical, Indians.” tional clothing, beautiful bead- sexual and emotional abuse are Forced assimilation, mean- work, photographs of their fam- horrid and the nightmares are ing to conform to white society ilies, medicine pouches and per- endless. The trauma that affected norms, was the goal of the United sonal items were often burned or our ancestors continues to affect States and Canada. Young chil- destroyed; never to be returned. generations today. dren were ushered into schools Native children were called “dirty In May 2021, the gruesome with much resistance from their Indians” and doused in alcohol, discovery of 215 Native children kerosene and dichlorodiphenyl- in unmarked graves at the Kam- Roy Electric Co. Inc. IndustrIal – CommerCIal – resIdentIal

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Stop in to nd out more at one of our 7 local banking oﬃces. St. Ignace • North Bay • Moran Township • Cedarville • Mackinac Island • Naubinway • Newberry Member FDIC August 18, 2021 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Community Page 11 Red Road to D.C. visited Mackinaw City By Rick Smith Members of the Red Road to D.C. entourage stopped in Mack- inaw City, Mich., with a 25-foot, 5,000-pound totem pole in tow while making their way across the country from their Lummi Nation homelands in the Puget Sound area of Washington state to Washington, D.C. The totem was carved by the House of Tears Carvers to commemorate sites sacred to Indigenous people, according to an advisory from the Bay Mills Indian Community, who hosted the visit. Totem poles, have long been carved from western red cedar Photo by Rick Smith tree trunks by Indigenous people The Red Road to D.C totem pole on trailer during a visit in Mackinaw City on July 27 on its way to Washington, D.C., for delivery to federal officials. of the Pacific Northwest region ed the totem pole to Department of the Red Road to D.C. spon- Council Chairwoman Whitney Doug James and Siamel Wit, from southeast Alaska through of the Interior Secretary Debra sors, is cited on the organization’s Gravelle, Sault Tribe Board spoke about the totem pole, some British Columbia, Canada, into Haaland in recognition of the website, “The Lummi Carvers are Chairperson Aaron Payment and Indian Country statistics and Washington state. The painted Biden administration’s actions on offering their totem pole as a way others from the Little Traverse other matters. James is the broth- poles are a way of communicat- land and water protection as well to gather the prayers and hopes Bay Band of Odawa Indians, er of the House of Tears Carvers ing ancestral clans, significant as serving as a symbolic reminder of many different tribal nations, Grand Traverse Bay Band of lead carver, Jewell James. Lummi events, legends, some other of the federal government’s treaty to bring people together and Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, Nation member Phreddie Lane messages and serve a few other obligations to Indian Country. help each area and tribal nation and the Little River Band of Otta- spoke at length on several topics functions. According to the Red Road understand they are not alone. wa Indians. Most of the focus and acted as the master of cere- The Red Road to D.C. group to D.C. organization, the pole That collectively, by building and was on the controversial Enbridge monies for the function. left home on July 14 with an carries the spirits of the visited utilizing the power of our prayers Line 5 threat to the area waters, The House of Tears Carvers estimated arrival in Washington, lands and the power and prayers and our beliefs and our hopes treaty rights, importance of voting first totem pole journey came D.C., of July 29. They scheduled of the communities along the and our organizing, we are able and putting “unity in communi- about following the Sept. 11, stops at sites of battles over land way – ultimately delivering the to make transformational change ty” – bringing tribes nationwide 2001, calamity in New York City. and water rights in Snake River, prayers, power and demands to happen.” together for common causes. The journeys turned into annual Idaho; Bears Ears, Utah; Chaco the Biden-Harris administration Indeed, somewhere around 150 Members of the Lummi Nation functions starting in 2013, travel- Canyon, N.M.; Black Hills, S.D.; and Congress. After a reception to 200 folks at the Mackinaw City involved with the House of Tears ing to tribal and non-tribal com- Missouri River, S.D.; Standing by federal officials and tribal stop were invited to register their Carvers and the Red Road to D.C. munities throughout the country Rock, N.D.; and White Earth, organizations, the pole is eventu- names in a show of support and journey also spoke at the gath- under threat of destructive fossil Minn., before arriving in Mack- ally to be placed on exhibit at the infuse the pole with their spiritual ering, mostly urging the “unity fuel extraction and environmental inaw City, which was their last Smithsonian National Museum of hopes to take along in its journey. in community” concept of tribal degradation. The organization stop before Washington, D.C. the American Indian. Regional tribal leaders who nations across the country joining now has about 70 partners and 20 Upon arriving in the nation’s Judith LeBlanc, director of the spoke at the function included together for common causes. sponsors to aid in its efforts. capital, the organization present- Native Organizers Alliance, one Bay Mills Indian Community Two of the speakers, elders More at www.redroadtodc.org. OUR BEST HOPE IS THE COVID-19 VACCINE. Why should I get mine?

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To find your vaccine or to learn more visit Michigan.gov/COVIDvaccine. Text your zip code to 438829 or call the COVID-19 Hotline at 888-535-6136 and press 1. Page 12 • August 18, 2021 • Win Awenen Nisitotung COMMUNITY Win Awenen Nisitotung • August 18, 2021 • Page 13 Annual business conference conducted on Aug. 6 Drums beat again at Sugar Island powwow By Rick Smith businesses. resources through their respec- Pure Michigan Business In all of the matters discussed 2021 Conference focused on golden tive organizations. Lockhart Connect and the Sault Tribe at the conference, a focus seemed opportunities and advantages for Sault Tribe spoke on small business resourc- Business Alliance sponsored the to be placed on opportunities es available through the Sault 2021 Tribal Member-Owned and advantages Sault Tribe members who own their own businesses or Tribe Economic Development Business Conference on Aug. members could employ through Corporation, and Sault Tribe 6 at the Kewadin Casino and the organizations and associated harbor entrepreneurial dreams. Economic Development Convention Center in Sault Ste. entities to enable them to start or strategic advantages of partnering “The Sault Tribe Thrive initia- Corporation Executive Director Marie, Mich. maintain successful businesses. with the tribe, support network tive forms the foundation for the Joel Schultz explored how Sault Pure Michigan Business At one point, the advantages contacts and maps of all the tax Sault Tribe EDC’s outreach and Tribe members can help busi- Connect is a component were described as a launch pad agreement areas and trust lands, intake efforts around business nesses grow. of the Michigan Economic for small businesses. Aside from directory of businesses owned by development and aims to foster An interactive discussion Development Corporation, it is a building more prosperity, one Sault Tribe members, news and an environment of entrepreneur- took place between a panel of free service that brings Michigan idea behind growing businesses insights on economic opportuni- ship among tribal members and a half-dozen alliance business businesses together with local, among members is it would pro- ties and more. help member-owned businesses leaders and those in attendance national and global companies mote growth of the alliance. If someone needs to a per- access the resources they need to in which years of business expe- for supply chain sourcing, invest- So where do Sault Tribe son to contact, David Lockhart, grow and thrive,” said Lockhart. riences were shared along with ment and partnership opportuni- members start if they want to director of business development Sault Tribe Business Alliance suggestions for meeting chal- ties. investigate going into business at Sault Tribe Thrive, develops, Chairman Bill Pemble, president lenges. Members of the panel The Sault Tribe Business with help from the tribe and coordinates and conducts out- of DreamCatchers Consulting, consisted of folks in a variety of An opportunity for education. Alliance operates under the Sault state? One should visit the Sault reach to Sault Tribe members LLC, opened the conference with business concerns from a NASA Tribe Economic Development Tribe Thrive website at www. who own businesses and facili- an overview of the organization supplier to a home health care Corporation (EDC), it is a saulttribethrive.com to get tates training on the benefits of and introductions. He was fol- firm. member-driven organization acquainted. Sault Tribe Thrive is members to open firms on the lowed by Tanya Markos-Vanno David Goudreau of Northern tribe’s trust lands in its service of the Pure Michigan Business promoting business education a grant-funded entity is described Wings Repair based in Newberry, Folks in the eastern Upper Peninsula had Beaming happiness. area. He also helps tribal entre- Connect and Tom Durkee and advocacy while acting as as a one-stop-shop for all things Mich., was awarded the 2021 their first chance to enjoy a powwow since preneurs worldwide. Lockhart of the Michigan Economic an information hub to connect to do with business. It details Business of the Year Award for the COVID-19 restrictions went into effect can be reached either through Development Corporation, both businesses owned by Sault Tribe business resources unique to his involvement with the alliance early last year. Once again, they observed (906) 635-6050 or via email at of whom spoke of small business members in a network for a vari- businesses owned by Sault Tribe and his contributions in advanc- traditions and enjoyed good times with [email protected]. supplier-buyer matchmaking and ety of functions in developing members, including tax info, ing objectives. family, friends and others. While conditions and predictability of other powwows remain uncertain with the rise of the highly conta- gious COVID-19 variant Delta virus, the 24th annual Sugar Island Powwow and Gathering over July 17-18 brought one opportunity.

Swinging in the circle.

Lifting those feet. Swaying to the drum. Photos by Rick Smith

Photos by Rick Smith From left, Northern Wings Repair Operations Manager Chris Burger, Northern Wings Repair Owner David Goudreau and Sault Tribe Business Alliance President Bill Pemble. Goudreau is receiving the the alliance’s Business of the Year Award from Pemble. Northern Wings Repair is a multi-award winning firm based in Newberry, Mich., that manufactures parts for aerospace concerns.

A panel consisting of folks with many years of experiences in different fields discussed a People socializing just before the start of the conference while others get regis- variety of business matters with attendees. From left, Josh McCoy, Breanna McCoy, Scott Dancing and contributing percussion with bells. tered. LaVictor, Rick Schmidt, Goudreau and Sandy Griggs. Joining in the dancing circle. Page 14 Feature August 18, 2021 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Tug Captain Joseph Henry Leask family history By Dolores Hall and Kevin C. Brooks Joseph Henry Leask— 1863- 1939. The year is 1905. The small boat made its way up the St. Mary’s River. A steady hand and practiced eye steered the craft through the Little Rapids cut heading for the ferry dock. Joseph Leask had been plying his trade as a tug captain for some time. He knew the river and lakes between the Sault and the DeTour passage like he knew his own farm field. He knew where the stumps and boulders lay just below ground Leask family members maintain the cemetery where their family is as he plowed, and he knew every buried. sandbar and obstacle in the river. discovered until 1928 and people Leask (See family collage above He had proved his worth as a boy died of very common problems in left). Sad that all our old pictures of 17 in one of the island saw today’s standards. were burned in a house fire on mills and he proved his worth on Joe and his girls lived their sugar Island; my sister, 8 years of the river. lives like many others of their age, died from this fire. So, this is Joseph’s father Henry had time; with grit. They lived and all I am able to share. captained a sloop in the Orkney thrived with a tenacity that Jane Leask (bottom in light Islands off the northeast coast of brought them through the tough blouse) had only one daughter Scotland when he was proposi- times and helped them to find Marion, and she married Dennis tioned by the Hudson Bay Com- joy and laughter in the hard life. Roy; the family lives in Sault Ste. pany. A new schooner was being Joseph Henry Leask passed away Marie, they are the only other built and it needed a master. The Leask family collage. See more information in article. in 1939 at 75 years old. His sur- descendance of of Joseph Leask. catch was, it was being built in from the birth exertions and then that have not been passed down. viving daughters grew to adult- The girl to left, died at the age of the new world. In 1837, Henry from the emotional disappoint- The mixture was baked then, once hood and married. Pearl married five, this is the only picture I had set sail for St. James Bay and the ment. Joseph loved his girls but cooled, frozen for later. It was Russell Payment and had many Moose River, then by portage and she knew he was hoping… Still a pioneer life, and hard. One of children. Marna McGahey and of her. she died from TB. overland to Michipicoten on the sweating and drained from the Pearl’s daughters wanted to buy Russell Payment Jr., both of the Gramma Ann is standing near north coast of Lake Superior. After birth Annie couldn’t stop crying if her aunt’s property next to Joseph Sault, Gary Payment of Minne- St. Mary’s River looking out to the two years as a company man 25 she wanted to. Spasms continued and Annie’s but she wouldn’t sell. sota, and Delores Payment Hall boat that grandpa Joe Leask was year old Henry was chaffing and to rock her frame causing a hem- She did not want her niece to have of New Baltimore, Mich., are the getting out from. She walked there anxious to be his own man on the orrhage that could not be stopped. the life she did. One cannot look surviving children born to Pearl often to walk home with him. lakes. He was released from ser- Slowly her crying grew quiet and back at the turn of the last century and Russ. They recount the family Joseph died a year before I was vice at St. Mary’s where he made was replaced by the needful crying as being, somehow, a golden time; history here as it was told to them, born. his way to Sugar Island, married of Joseph’s seventh daughter. The technologically less complex per- and they are elders of the tribe. Life struggles, leaves us all into a Native family, and raised his doctor stood over the deathbed in haps, but harder – more harsh in Notes from Dolores: with much love and a beautiful children. quiet shock, slowly rocking the its realities. Penicillin wouldn’t be Here is the picture of Joseph out-look of life. Life goes on. Now, as Joseph reached out for crying baby girl. the dock pylon he saw his wife Joe was quiet and soft-spoken, Annie on the bank holding their and he loved his girls. He received one year old daughter Pearl. Annie lots of help with the girls after always came to the dock to walk the death of his Annie, though he Joseph home. She was pregnant. discouraged any talk of splitting This time the doctor was certain them up among family. Pearl was it would be a boy. After six girls a virtually raised by the Indian fam- boy would be nice. As usual Annie ily next door; so much so that she was accompanied by their neigh- didn’t really speak much English bors; a Native family who kept her until her teen years. Baby Rose company on her walks to the dock. was raised by Joe’s sister Jane but “Boozhoo, mino dibikad.” Joseph died of TB when she was five. The nodded to them. He and Annie felt family wondered if Annie didn’t lucky to have such friends nearby. have Tuberculosis at the time of Joseph would feel that appreci- her death. Lavina, (the oldest) died ation again in the near future. at 17 in 1909 of the black measles. He took Pearl in his arms while Lena died at 24 in 1922 of T.B. From Lake to Table Annie grabbed his coat and lunch one year after marrying Bill Quinn pail. The sun was beginning to set the local baker. Joe still captained LEARN TO FILLET & PREPARE FRESH FISH behind them as they headed back a tug out of DeTour and the girls with Guest Speakers from Sault Tribe’s Cultural Dept and Fishery & Wildlife Dept. to their farm. worked the farm. Cows needed to The doctor held the newborn be tended, crops planted and har- For questions or to RSVP, call or email out for her to see. “Annie… vested, canning, churning. Pearl Mary Bunker, (906) 632-5209 or [email protected]. Annie,” the doctor said with quiet learned how to make “Boo-da” REGISTRATION LINK: https://forms.gle/aBBmryBptuyAKsqW9 firmness, “Annie, you have to (“boudin,” French) blood sausage, calm down. It’s Ok.” Annie was Joseph slaughtered a pig, collect- inconsolable. She was supposed ing the blood which Pearl boiled to have a boy! She wanted to for hours over an open fire outside Tuesday, August 24, give Joseph a boy! Annie’s body adding suet, herbs and spices, was wracked with spasms first meat, along with other ingredients 5:30-7:30 p.m. Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial Building, 11 Ice Circle, Soo, Mich.

Gichi gamig miizhinangwaa mino miijim da minobimaadiziyang. Joe Leask and daughters coming from Sugar Island, Mich. The lake gives us the good life and good food. August 18, 2021 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Community Page 15 Walking on ANTHONY JACOB. GOKEY 1, 2021, in Sault Ste. Marie. He great-grandchildren and one Club and Muskegon Elks Club. ents, Joseph Nolan Sr. and Doris Anthony Jacob “AJ” Gokey, was born in St. Ignace on June great-great-grandson on the way, He was an active and involved Willis; sisters, Zalia Frazier and 24, of 30, 1942, to arrives in late September 2021; member in the Masonic Temple – Jeanette Alstergren; brother, Louisville, Franklin Ches- and many nieces and nephews. Muskegon Lodge, past president Edward (EJ) Willis Sr.; daughter, Ky., and ter and Mary No services were conduct- of the Muskegon Shrine Club, Cheryl Mahoney; and son-in-law, formerly Ann (Owens) ed and burial is at Hillcrest Shrine Clown Unit, Royal Order Tom Moran. of Bowling LaVake. Cemetery in Raco. of Jesters, Commandry 22, and At Basel’s request, there was Green, Ky., David Knights Temple. Tom was also a fire and a feast in Hessel, passed away grew up in TIMOTHY J. SHAGEN past president of “The Old New- Mich. He chose to be cremated from injuries St. Ignace Timothy James Shagen, born ies.” He loved deer hunting and and will have a burial at a later sustained in a and graduated on June 5, 1951, passed away fishing. After slowing down in his time at Pine Grove Cemetery. vehicle acci- from LaSalle peacefully on July 25, 2021, at later years, you could often find The family thanks the staff dent on July 1, 2021. High School. He met his wife, War Memorial Hospital after a him at “Little River Casino.” at the hospice house for all He was born on May 9, 1997 Rita Robbins, while they were strong battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving their help and caring over the in Glendale, Ariz., to Lena both in high school and they mar- Tim loved to fish and spend wife, Ethel, of 70 years; beloved last 10 months. Arrangements Gokey. AJ attended St. Joseph ried on Oct. 27, 1962, at the St. time with his grandsons. children, Tom and Mai Stafford, are in the care of C.S. Mulder Catholic School for grade school Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church. Tim leaves behind his wife of Debra (Lynn) Mosier, and Diana Funeral Home and Cremation and graduated from Bowling He spent 20 years working at 26 years and 50 years together, (David) Timmer; grandchildren, Services. Condolences may be Green High School, where he Proctor and Gamble as a line Raydella Shagen; one brother, Linda Stafford, Katie Reeves, left online at www.csmulder.com. was a member of the choir and worker. He spent his older years Del Shagen; two sisters-in-law, Meredith (Henry) Muehlhausen, played varsity football, contrib- working at the Kewadin Casino Lucy Kirkpatrick and Linda Tammy (Freddy) Buitron, Lydia uting to two state championships. as a slot machine technician. Tadgerson; and several grand- Rodriguez, Dylan Timmer and Announcements He attended Western Kentucky David enjoyed fishing in his sons, Cris, Orion and Drake, all Davis (Annie) Timmer; six great University for a short time before spare time. Most of all, he loved of Sault Ste Marie. grandchildren; brothers, Samuel Manistique seniors meeting his wife, Madeline, and all sports. He never missed the Tim was preceded in death by and Raymond; sisters, Evelyn The Sault Tribe Youth moving to Louisville, where they opportunity to watch his children his father, Clifford Peter Shagen; Blondeau, Maebelle (Arlen) Education and Activities (YEA) were married and were raising and grandchildren play. mother Rita (Shagen) Thibault; Brooks and Carolyn Thiele; and Program in Manistique seeks their two sons. David is survived by his wife, brothers, Clifford Paul Shagen, many beloved nieces, nephews an elder to join the staff in a AJ was a remarkable father, Rita; children, Loni (Matthew) Lawrence Albert “Larry” Shagen; and cousins. part-time position. The job provider and protector. His sons LaJoice of St. Ignace and Darren and sisters, Mary Louise Shagen Tom was preceded in death by entails helping youngsters with were his pride and joy, and he (Angelique) LaVake of Hessel, and Mary Eloise (Shagen) Thom- his parents, Tom and Mae Staf- crafts and homework, chap- was deeply loved by his family Mich.; grandchildren, Krista as. ford of Hart, Mich.; two brothers, eroning activities, field trips and friends. He was known for (Andy) Tamlyn, Morgan (Jamin) There will be no funeral per Charles and Clarence Stafford; and outings, ensuring safety of his unwavering opinions and LaVake, David LaVake, Ryan Tim’s request. Arrangements are and two sisters, Pauline Moll and youth, help tutor with home- LaVake, Kelly Perrault and Josh- in the care of C.S. Mulder Funer- Linda Shepherd. constant desire for knowledge work labs, prepare snacks, help ua LaJoice; great-grandchildren, al Home and Cremation Services. A memorial service was con- and answers. He was a proud with cleaning and basic office Gracia, Rayden, Joyanna, Talise, Condolences may be left online at ducted on July 26, 2021, at Lake- member of the Sault Ste. Marie tasks. Jordy and Cayde; and sister, Ilene www.csmulder.com. ton Bethel Reformed Church with Tribe of Chippewa Indians and Applicants must be Sault Moses of St. Ignace. Dr. Sherwin Brantsen officiating. spent many summers in northern Tribe members aged 60 or David was preceded in THOMAS W. STAFFORD JR. Memorial contributions in Tom’s Michigan, where he enjoyed over and reside in the tribe’s death by his parents, Franklin Thomas W. Stafford Jr., was name to the Harbor Hospice fishing with his grandfather and service area. Must pass a crim- and Mary; sister, JoAnn Con- born in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., Foundation will be appreciated. always planned to spend his final inal background investigation gee; great-grandson, Louis St. Share memories with the fami- years. and pre-employment drug test. Andrew; and aunt, Eileen Owens. ly online at www.sytsemafh.com. AJ is survived by his loving Must be able to travel. A graveside memorial service Arrangements by The Lee Chapel Position is open until wife, Madeline Claire (Miller) will be held at Brevort Township of Sytsema Funeral and Crema- Gokey; sons, Charles Gary Gokey filled. Reply to WIOA/Senior Cemetery on Aug. 28, 2021, at tion Services, Norton Shores, Employment Program, Attn: and Benjamin Allen Gokey; noon, to be followed by a cel- Mich. mother, Lena Marie Gokey- Brenda Cadreau, 2 Ice Circle, ebration of life at 2 p.m. at the Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 or Almendarez; step-father, Dorian Coast Guard Park in St. Ignace. BASEL G. WILLIS call (906) 635-4767. Almendarez; father, James “Jim” Galer Dodson Funeral Home Basel George Willis, age 92, Smith; siblings, Anna Catherine and Cremation in St. Ignace is of Barbeau, WIOA Program Smith, Zachary Smith, Heather serving the family. Condolenc- Mich., walked Sault Tribe’s WIOA Program Shields (Evan), Justin Smith and es may be sent to the family at on July 31, is accepting applications for the Zachary Almendarez (Katlynn); www.rgalerfuneralhome.com. 2021, at Work Experience Program. mother-in-law, Christy Miller; the hospice Eligibility requirements: father-in-law, Frank Miller, Jr. FREDRICK J. MONGENE house in Sault Must be Native American aged (Rae Williams); sister-in-law Fredrick Joseph Mongene Ste Marie, 16 to 21 and reside in the sev- Elizabeth Miller; brother-in-law, of Raco, Mich. He was en-county service area. Colson Miller; grandparents, Mich., aged born on Nov. If interested in applying for Elaine A. Gokey, Gary Allen and 90, passed 23, 1928, on after school employment, appli- Elaine J. Gokey, Dora and John away on July Neebish Island, Mich., to the cations may be picked up at the Piskor, Molly Schnieder; uncles, 28, 2021, in on Nov. 8, 1927, to Thomas and late Joseph Nolan Sr. and Doris WIOA office at 2 Ice Circle in Chris Gokey, Gary “Sonny” Sault Ste. Mae (McGowan) Stafford. He Willis. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., or by Gokey, Rene Almendarez Marie, Mich. passed away on July 21, 2021, in On Jan. 13, 1962, he married contacting Brenda Cadreau at (Jennifer) and Chris Almendarez; He was born Muskegon. Betty Krull of Sault Ste. Marie. (906) 635-4767 or via email at nephews, Gavin, Jed, Arlowe, on Jan. 14, Tom married the former Ethel Basel enjoyed the outdoors and [email protected]. Shepherd; niece, Ellie Grace; 1931, in Sault (Mickey) Fenner in Muskegon on loved his Native culture and Deadline to apply is Sept. many cousins; and his biological Ste. Marie to Joseph and Anna Sept. 1, 1950. He served in the teaching others about it. He loved 17, 2021. father, Anthony Schnieder. (Brown) Mongene. U.S. Navy during World War II spending time with his family A memorial Mass and Fred worked for the State of and the Korean Conflict. During and friends. He was a member of visitation took place on July 7, Michigan for the Department of July 1946, Tom was a partici- the Holy Family Catholic Church Training opportunities 2021, at Holy Spirit Catholic Corrections in the Maintenance pant in the first post-Hiroshima and the Sault Tribe of Chippewa The Sault Tribe WIOA Church in Bowling Green. Department until his retirement in blasts “Operation Crossroads” off Indians. Program has funding available Visitation also took place on July 1993, he also worked for the U.S. Bikini Atoll in the South Pacific. Basel is survived by sons, for on-the-job training and 16 at Newcomer Cremations, Forest Service until 2003. Tom served a total of 20 years Rod (Rene’e ) Hutte of Sault short-term occupational train- Funerals and Receptions East Fred is preceded in death including his years in the Naval Ste Marie, Jack (Carol) Hutte ing opportunities. Chapel in Louisville, Ky. His by his wife, Virginia Vassar Reserve, for his country. of White Pine, Mich., David The program may be able to funeral service took place on July Mongene; his son, George Tom was self-employed as an (Diane) Hutte of Park Falls, Wis.; provide tuition assistance for 17 at the Chapel in the Woods Mongene; his parents, Anna and air conditioning and refrigera- daughters, Christine Moran of skills training if it leads to an in Louisville. His ashes will be Joseph Mongene; and siblings, tion contractor and worked as a Sault Ste. Marie, Barbara Parker industry-recognized certifica- buried at Bliss Cemetery in Bliss, Loretta Miller, Lorraine Miller, pipefitter with Local 174 West and Janice Whitten of Kincheloe, tion or under OJT, the program Mich., at a later date. Eleanor Germain, Beatrice Willis, Michigan Plumbers and Fitters. Mich.; numerous grandchil- may reimburse an employer Contributions in AJ’s memory Dorothy Suggitt, Frank Mongene, Tom was past commander of the dren, great-grandchildren and 50 percent of your wage for a may be made to the trust fund for Joseph Mongene Jr. and Kenneth VFW Don Rea Post 8846 and great-great-grandchildren; sis- specified training period. his sons, Charlie and Benjamin Mongene. Disabled American Veterans of ter, Marsha Willis of Sault Ste Candidates must meet eli- Gokey, at the South Central Fred is survived by his chil- Muskegon Chapter 11. He served Marie; brothers, Melvin (Judy) of gibility requirements and be a Bank, 1757 Campbell Lane, dren, Allan (Sarah) Mongene, on the honor guard for Muskegon Millington Mich., Duane Willis resident of the service area. Bowling Green, Ky. 42104. Elizabeth (Michael) Trimm, County and Don Rea Post. He of Dayton Ohio and Joseph Nolan Apply at WIOA at Chi Donna (Jeff) Smith, Eleanor was proud to be an elder with the of Sault Ste. Marie; and several Mukwa Community Recreation DAVID R. LAVAKE (Gene) Swartz, Mark Vassar, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chip- nieces and nephews. Center in Sault Ste. Marie, or David Russell LaVake, 79, of Ken Mongene and one other pewa Indians. Tom was a past Basel was preceded in death call Brenda Cadreau at 635- St. Ignace, Mich., died on Aug. daughter; 13 grandchildren; seven member of the Muskegon Rotary by his beloved wife, Betty; par- 4767 for more information. Page 16 Business August 18, 2021 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Sault Tribe Thrive Business Directory Thank you to all the Sault Tribe member-owned businesses who have reached out and contacted us so far. Another month of continued GROWTH! If your business is not listed, please contact us so we can get you or your business set up with our office and into the directory going forward. We will update the list as needed and republishing every month to ensure new members and changes are seen consistently. The Sault Tribe Thrive office is here to help any and all Sault Tribe member-owned businesses. If you have not already please check out our new website and social media sites at https://saulttribethrive.com and https://www.facebook.com/saulttribethrive. Sault Tribe Thrive Office: [email protected], (906) 635-6050, ext. 26121.

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Marie, MI 49783 Vintage home decor retail store. cooling service and installation. Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Fredrick Carr (906) 205-0275 (906) 203-4491 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 [email protected] Creative Change Eagle’s Dream [email protected] (202) 306-1365 Online floral designing for Alan Barr Rachel Mandelstamm Used car/mobile home dealer. [email protected] every day, events and weddings. Manistique, MI 49854 Greensboro, NC 47406 Computer security service. (906) 286-1922 (989) 385-2129 Bonacci Contracting [email protected] [email protected] Great Lakes Roofing & AndersonMedia906 Carmine Bonacci Communication/job perfor- https://www.facebook.com/ Insulation Systems Inc. Noah Anderson Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 mance services. eaglesdream2 Craig Miller Grand Rapids, MI 49501 (906) 632-1425 Authentic native handmade Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 (906) 440-2238 [email protected] Creative Memories dream catchers, quilting, crochet (906) 647-2916 https://www.noahandersonmed- Construction. Janet Hess and knitted items. [email protected] ia.com/ Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 http://greatlakesroofing.com/ A Michigan based content cre- Burnside Creations (906) 630-3878 Eagle Specialties, LLC Commercial Roofing & ator. Lisa Burnside [email protected] Taryn Sulkes Insulation Systems Hessel, MI 49745 https://www.creativememories. Detroit, MI 48227 Arbor Insight (906) 430-7323 com/user/JanetHess (313) 638-6640 Ext 1 Greene Environmental Services Scott Lavictor [email protected] Scrapbook supplies - albums, [email protected] Mike Greene Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Handmade crafts. decorative paper, embellish- https://es-us.com/ Livonia, MI 48154 (734) 992-7267 ments, tools, etc. Specialties supplier/Sub con- (734) 272-8434 Consulting Services C.H. Marine Services tractor mgreene@greene Chris Hank Credence HR environmentalservices.com Barbeaux Fisheries Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Michael DiAngelo Everson’s Furnishings Asbestos abatement services. Paul Barbeaux (906) 203-6396 Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A5A8 Jimmy Everson DeTour Village, MI 49725 [email protected] (705) 542-7208 St. Ignace, MI 49781 Hakola Logging (906) 297-5969 Boat repair services. [email protected] (906) 643-7751 Tate Hakola [email protected] Management consulting. [email protected] Rudyard, MI 49780 Fishing. Carrow Super Market Residential and commercial fur- (906) 440-0842 Edward Carrow Crooked Music niture. Cuts, splits, delivers firewood. Bay Area Demo Pros Farwell, MI 48622 Zac Crook Kristopher Wood (989) 588-2965 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Farmhouse Restaurant Interlochen, MI 49683 [email protected] (906) 259-7400 Patty Basse Hakola Porta John & Rental (231) 709-5895 Super market. [email protected] Gould City, MI 49838 Tony Hakola [email protected] Music lessons and instrument (906) 286-9763 Cedarville, MI 49719 https://northernmichigan Caster Construction sales. [email protected] (906) 484-6202 demolition.com/northern- Ed Caster Restaurant. [email protected] michigan-demolition Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 D & S Custom Upholstery Rental of porta johns and tents. Demolitions and debris removal. (906) 635-3550 Dwayne Lehn Feathers Upholstery LLC [email protected] Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Emily McGeary Hand Trucking Bay Pharmacy Construction. (906) 748-1047 Escanaba, MI 49829 Andrew Garvin Douglas Goudreau [email protected] (906) 446-3406 Mount Pleasant, TX 75455 St. Ignace, MI 49781 Castle of Wood Custom upholstery. [email protected] (469) 403-5930 (906) 643-7725 Nick and Matt DePlonty Sewing repair shop residential [email protected] [email protected] Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Dance of the Sun Day Spa and commercial. We provide vacuum truck ser- Pharmaceuticals and prescrip- (906) 748-0739 Dawn Cremeans vices to oil companies. tions. [email protected] Marquette, MI 49855 Floor Masters https://www.facebook.com/cas- (906) 249-9084 Art Derry Herbal Lodge Belonga Plumbing and Heating tleofwood [email protected] Dafter, MI 49724 Nathan Wright Steven Paquin, Custom woodwork and various www.danceofthesun.com (906) 322-0252 Petoskey, MI 49770 St. Ignace, MI, 49781 crafts. The holistic approach to person- [email protected] (231) 622-9063 (906) 643-9595 al care and wellness. Flooring and carpet. [email protected] [email protected] Cedar’s Motel Herbal medicines, treatments. Residential and commercial Tim or Kathy DeMawating Development Franks Place See page 17. plumbing. St. Ignace, MI 49781 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Dawn Bumstead August 18, 2021 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Business Page 17 From “Thrive,” page 16 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 MidJim Convenience Store Online store selling natural herbs. Durable medical equipment. Hilltop Bar/Restaurant (906)748-0589 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Brandon/Tracy McKerchie [email protected] (906) 635-4782 NMK Consulting Pink Giraffe Beauty Products Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Motel. [email protected]. Charlee Brissette Maddi Lynch (906) 259-2621 Convenience store. Dafter, MI 49724 Gladstone, MI 49837 [email protected] Ludington Outdoor Services (906) 630-3082 (906) 280-6994 Restaurant. Caleb Bowman MidJim Convenience Store [email protected] pinkgiraffebeautyproducts@ Ludington, MI 49431 St. Ignace, MI 49781 Consulting services for gmail.com Horn’s Odds and Ends (231) 690-1002 (906) 643-9906 Indigenous health and wellness www.pinkgiraffeproducts.com Irene Horn [email protected] [email protected]. education, individual or organi- Candles, Lip Balms, Scrubs & St. Ignace, MI 49781 Convenience store. Landscaping and tree removal. zation. More (906) 984-2189 [email protected] Mike’s Garage Proline Auto M&M Fishing Nontrivial Solutions LLC Antique, vintage and thrift store. Mike Cook Mike Pages Lynn Rickley James Bearden St. Ignace, MI 49781 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Oklahoma City, OK 73137 Huck’s Pub (906) 984-3209 (906) 635-5755 (906) 259-0809 (405) 698-3702 Tate Hakola Fishing company. [email protected] [email protected] Rudyard, MI 49780 Vehicle repair shop. [email protected] Vehicle repair shop. Health care system software man- (906) 442-1042 Mackinaw Trail Winery Pub/restaurant. Laurie Stabile Moofinfries agement. Red Sky Woman Designs Petoskey, MI 49970 Laura Flatt Helen Wilkins Innes Welding and Repair (231) 487-1910 Naubinway, MI 49762 Northern Hospitality Kincheloe, MI 49789 Mike Innes [email protected] (906) 630-6932 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 (906) 322-3370 Brimley, MI 49715 Winery. [email protected] (906) 635-4800 [email protected] (906) 440-5634 https://www.facebook.com/ [email protected] Handmade crafts. [email protected] Manley’s Famous Smoked Fish moofinfries/ Flooring service and furniture Boat props and small metal work- Don Wright sales. Regal Home Health LLC. ing projects. St. Ignace, MI 49781 Moore Trosper Breana Eby (906) 430 0937 Ted Moore Northern Wings Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Irwin Group LLC https://www.facebook.com/ Holt, MI 48842 David Goudreau (620) 308-0277 Mitch Irwin Manleysfishmarket/ (517) 694-6310 Newberry, MI 49868 [email protected] Lansing, MI 48826 Fish market. [email protected] (906) 477-6176 Rock Road Masonry & (517) 896 6875 Construction. [email protected] Construction Inc. [email protected] Mark and Sons Plumbing and https://northernwings.com Brandon Deno Business development, invest- Mountainside Apartments Heating Aerospace and national defense Escanaba, MI 49829 ment and consulting. Marrijo Beckman Lewis Mullins manufacturer. (906) 789-7892 Boyne Falls, MI 49713 [email protected] St. Ignace, MI 49781 ISHPI (231) 330-1992 Residential and commercial work, (906) 643-9597 Ogitchidaa LLC Earl Bowers [email protected] [email protected] ICF foundation work and exterior Suffolk, VA 23435 Rental apartments. Ann Dailey Plumbing/heating/HVAC. concrete applications. (757) 809-2302 Holt, MI 48842

[email protected] Mountainside Grille (906) 322-2716 Massey Fish Co. Ron’s Birchbark Studio Cyber protection service compa- Marrijo Beckman [email protected] Jamie Massey Ron Paquin ny. Boyne Falls, MI 49713 Military/law enforcement train- St. Ignace, MI 49781 St. Ignace MI 49781 (231) 330-1992 ing. (906) 984-2148 (231) 420-3518 Iversons Outdoors [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Jim Baker Restaurant. Ojibwe Hazardous Abatement Native American artist with Fish market. Munising, MI 49862 Rob Arndt in-store items, workgroups and (906) 452-6370 Mullenbrock and Associates Escanaba, MI 49729 demonstrations. Matson’s Fisheries [email protected] Craig Mullenbrock (906) 786-3001 Katy Matson Handcrafted traditional snow- Piqua, OH 45356 [email protected] Roy Electric Munising, MI 49862 shoes. (937) 773-8500 Asbestos removal and abatement. Jeff Roy (906) 202-0025 [email protected] Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 [email protected] IvyTek Inc. A private wealth advisory prac- (906) 632-8878 Fish market. Pedersons Lawn and Landscape Sandy Griggs tice. LLC [email protected] Jacksonville, FL 32245 Electrical, mechanical and main- McGahey Construction Heather Pederson (337) 212-0994 Muscotts Painting tenance business. Randall McGahey Garden, MI 49835 [email protected] James Muscott (906) 644-2150 Loan management software ser- Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Petoskey, MI 49770 [email protected] Ruddle’s Native Painting vices. (906) 632-4272 (231) 342-7055 Lawn and landscaping service. Carol Ruddle [email protected] [email protected] Mackinac Island, MI 49781 JETA Corporation Construction. Painting, residential and commer- (906) 430-1728 Pemble Concrete Coatings Linda Grow cial. [email protected] Charles Pemble Neenah, WI 54956 McCabes Flooring Painting contractor. (888) 380-0805 Bill McCabe National Painting Contractors Marquette, MI 49855 [email protected] Marquette, MI 49855 (MBE) LLC (906) 361-6562 Sabatine Appraisals Distribution. (906) 228-8821 James McClusky [email protected] Stephanie Sabatine [email protected] Kincheloe, MI 49788 Epoxy floor coatings/polishes Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Kings Fish Market Flooring. (828) 929-1395 concrete in industrial, commercial (906) 322-2960 Sally Shultz nationalpaintingcontractors@ and residential settings. [email protected] Naubinway, MI 49762 Medical Arts Optical gmail.com Appraisals and rental properties. (906) 477-6311 Melanie Cook Commercial and residential paint- Peninsula Shores Gallery [email protected] Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 ing. Eirnella O’Neil Sacred Tattoo Studio Fish, gifts and sporting goods. (906) 632-2289 Gould City, MI 49838 Danielle Pemble [email protected] Native American Church of (906) 477-6303 Marquette, MI 49855 Kings Fish Glasses and hearing aids. Turtle Island Nature and wildlife photo art by (906) 273-0800 Robert King David Gaskin Jim O’Neil. [email protected] Naubinway, MI 49762 Mesick Market Redding, CA 96001 (906) 477-6282 Carl Brasseur (906)-256-0062 Pennzoil Salon C Wholesale. Mesick, MI 49668 [email protected] Tracy Smart or Mickey Cathy McClellan (231) 885-1030 https://www.nacturtleisland.org/ Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 [email protected] Lajoie Trucking Service and Helping to develop Indigenous (906) 635-3018 (906) 635-3964 Freight Full line grocery store (Spartan communities. [email protected] [email protected] Marty Lajoie Brand). Oil change/car wash. Hair salon. Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Native Steel Welding & Fab (906) 647-3209 MI Playground Trystan Ferris Sault Printing Premier Learning [email protected] Andy/Nick Behling Moran, MI 49760 Ron Maleport Colleen Ford Trucking. Jensen, MI 49428 (906) 430-7816 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 (616) 201-8731 [email protected] Swartz Creek, MI 48473 (906) 632-3369 Lockview [email protected] Here for your welding and repair (810) 732-6493 [email protected] Amy Goetz Digital media production. needs. [email protected] Printing and office supplies. Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49784 Tutoring and tutor training. (906) 632-2772 Mid-American Title Natures Cure Sawyer Village [email protected] Amy Goetz Joel Halloran Prescription Oxygen Gwinn, MI 49841 Restaurant. Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Cedar Springs, MI 49319 Ron Gordon (906) 346-3919 (906) 379-9555 (616) 970-8016 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 [email protected] Long Ships Motel [email protected] [email protected] (906) 632-3772 Rental apartments. Scott Albon Title agency. www.naturescurestore.com [email protected] See “Thrive,” page 18 Page 18 Business August 18, 2021 • Win Awenen Nisitotung From “Thrive,” page 17 (906) 643-1068 (231) 675-1060 Gerald Jackson wholisticwellnesssolutions Seniors Helping Seniors LLC [email protected] [email protected] Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 We clear the negative energy, Chad Lawson https://www.facebook.com/ Therapeutic hot and cold pads, (906) 259-1559 allowing wellness. Jacksonville, FL 32258 kingsfishmarketandrestaurant/ wraps and more. [email protected] (904) 716-5680 Wholesale and retail. Used car sales / car detailing. Wicked Walleye Tackle [email protected] Tickled Pink Antiques Mendy Kolbus Non-medical personal services. The Bostique Carole Prisk U.P. Carpet Mart LLC Rapid River, MI 49878 Cindy King Negaunee, MI 49866 Derrick Eitrem (906) 286-1886 Snowbelt Brewing Co. Manistique, MI 49854 (906) 475-4567 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 [email protected] Angielena Muellenberg (906) 283-3245 [email protected] (906) 635-1026 Handmade lures for walleye fish- Gaylord, MI 49735 Bohemian shop. Antique shop. https://upcarpetmart.business.site/ ing. (989) 448-7077 Residential and commercial floor- [email protected] The Brickyard Bar and Grill Timberdoodle ing. Willis Pest Control Brewery. Tate Hakola Janelle Gross Dudeck Willard Willis Rudyard, MI 49780 DeTour, MI 49725 Up Cycled Hippie Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Soo Welding (906) 442-1099 (906) 297-1011 Jessica Shields (906) 322 7445 Charles Fabry Restaurant and bar. Timberdoodle.mercantile@gmail. Escanaba, MI 49829 Full pest control services. Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 com (906) 553-8430 (906) 632-8241 The Buckley General Store Handmade crafts. [email protected] Windy Hills Bison Farm [email protected] Carl Brasseur Handmade hippie/bohemian Carl Brasseur Welding and metal working. Buckley, MI 49620 Tipping Point Solutions clothing. Tustin, MI 49688 (231) 342-4245 Rick Schmidt (231) 342-4245 Sore Arms Fishing Charters [email protected] Centennial, CO 80112 Walsh Service Solutions LLC. Brasseur@windyhillsbisonfarm. Aaron Hendrickson Convenience store. (303) 353-0440 Rich Walsh com Gwinn, MI 49841 [email protected] Kalamazoo, MI 49009 Full bison farm and home to (906) 360-6035 The Ice Cream Shoppe Digital media production. (269) 823-1051 award winning animals. [email protected] Jill or Jeff McLeod [email protected] Fishing and market. Cedarville, MI 49719 Total Outlook Environmental consulting ser- Y&R Complete Outdoor Services (906) 484-5525 Connie Payment vices. Yolanda Mellon-Beard St. Ignace in Bloom [email protected] Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Alex or Samantha Belonga Ice cream and treats. (906) 632-6936 White Pine Lodge (906) 203-7388 St. Ignace, MI 49781 [email protected] Christmas, MI 49862 [email protected] (906) 643-9480 The Palace Saloon Hair Salon. (906) 387-1111 Tree removal, landscaping and greenhouse@stignaceinbloom. Doreen Goetz whitepinelodgeonline.com lawn care. com Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Trim and Tan Hotel and convenience store. Flower and plant shop. (906) 632-7721 Kelly Hatinger Zodiac Party Store, Taste of the [email protected] Manistique, MI 49854 Wholistic Energy Healing U.P. State Farm Insurance Office Restaurant. (906) 341-8746 Shelly Kucharczyk Keith Massaway Kristi Harwood [email protected] Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 St. Ignace, MI 49781 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Thermal Kernels Hair salon with tanning beds. 906-440-2224 (906) 643-8643 (906) 635-5377 Cathy Baker [email protected] [email protected] kristi.harwood-causley.ke8b@ McMillian, MI 49853 U.P. Auto Group https://www.facebook.com/ Convenience store. statefarm.com Insurance agency.

Sunset Motel Young Men's (Oshkaabewis) Teachings Group Armand Horn St. Ignace, MI 49781 (906) 643-8377 (For Ages 12 years to 18 years) [email protected] Motel. Thursday, July 22, 2021 Superior Custom Blinds Jennifer Roy Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 (906) 630-6939 6:00pm - 8:00pm (EST) [email protected] Custom window blinds at Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial Building Superior Satellite Solutions Gary Talarico Germfask, MI 49836 11 Ice Circle, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 (906) 450-7675 [email protected] U.P. Satellite TV and Internet installation and service

Superior Web Gina Harmon Aaniin/Boozhoo, Newberry, MI 49868 (906) 293-3625 [email protected] Starting this month, we will be hosting teaching and https://www.superiorweb.net/ Responsive web design, web talking circles for our young, men every other week on page/site builders.

Surface Tech Applicators Thursday evenings. Elders and Pipe Carriers will be Nathan Cremeans Rudyard, MI 49780 (906) 203-9397 sharing teachings about Coming of Age, Fire Keeping, Industrial paint applications. Drumming, Ceremonial Responsibilities, Fasting and our Synchronized Networking Solutions Robert Gonczy Anishinaabe Traditional Life Ways. Penrose, CO 81240 (719) 371-2315 [email protected] http://www.syncns.com/ Provides networking expertise for service providers, government agencies and enterprise businesses. For more information, or to sign your young man up, please

T & K King Fisheries call (906)635-6050 or email [email protected] Theron King Moran, MI 49760 August 18, 2021 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Notices Page 19 Keeping kids safe by choosing external caregivers From MSU Extension is a key protective factor in your to make sure your child is safe. relevant information. child. One way you can assess is Most people have a hard time child’s development and safety. Centers and agencies have more Consider an interview or ori- by having a daily check-in with thinking and talking about child Taking the proper precautions criteria, rules, and qualifications entation. Hosting an interview your child. Ask them how they sexual abuse, but if we are going while choosing external adults compared to individual caregiv- is still recommended in order to are feeling? If they feel safe? to prevent it, education is key. to care for your child can help ers, therefore are often easier to make sure this individual will be Make sure they know the differ- A parent’s top priority is the alleviate some of the risk and fear evaluate. the best caregiver for your child. ence between what is appropriate safety and well-being of their of this process. Use these tips Check their screening policies. Additionally, it provides an extra and inappropriate. child. Therefore, letting go of the from Michigan State University What types of screenings do the layer of relief knowing that you Trust your gut reins and letting someone else Extension to think thoughtfully agencies run on their employees? have also conducted a thorough The last component of assess- care for your child without your about choosing external caregiv- It is important to be aware of vetting process to ensure your ing safe adults is trusting your supervision can be very scary for ers to care for your child. what criteria, rules, and qualifica- child is protected. gut intuition. Things can feel parents, especially when they are Evaluating centers and agen- tions the agencies expect of their Attend the facility. Planning “off” or unsafe even if there are outside of your family or close cies employees. RAINN (https://www. a visit to the facility before you no apparent red flags. As the circle. Not only are you picking When your child is interacting rainn.org/articles/evaluating-care- decide to enroll your child is primary caregiver of your child, adults to keep your child safe, with adults through an agency or givers) recommends asking if crucial in assessing if it is truly a you know what they need to be but also choosing the role-models center like a school sport’s team, they are licensed in the local safe environment. You can also safe more than anyone. It can be in their life. Ensuring that your summer camp, or childcare cen- jurisdiction, question their hiring plan on visiting or dropping in challenging to follow your intu- child is surrounded by safe adults ter, it’s important to stay engaged criteria, certifications, and other expectedly to get a sense of what ition and set boundaries, espe- the environment is like when staff cially with family members and or volunteers are not expecting other close individuals. However, Sault Tribe Housing Authority you. if you don’t think someone is a Always assess. Deciding safe adult to care for your child, EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM whether an adult is safe isn’t or something just doesn’t feel a one-and-done decision. An right, don’t overthink it—trust individual can lose their status yourself. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic: as a “safe adult” at any time. Although it would be easy It is really hard for parents to to trust everything individuals Are you at risk for Housing instability? think about a loved one hurting say to you or write on paper, it the child. Child predators are is important to be proactive and Are you facing eviction? skillful in grooming families in fact check in order to understand order to hide their actions, gain if this individual is truly safe for Are you behind on your rent or utilities? access, and decrease the risk of your child. Making these person- being found out and stopped. It al connections with your child’s is important to always be look- possible future caregiver is a For more information, call: 800-794-4072 or ing out for the warning signs of great first step in keeping them 906-495-1454 or email [email protected] abuse in order to protect your safe. The ERA program provides What costs can the program cover? AUGUST COVID VACCINATION assistance to Sault Ste. Marie Tribe The ERA program can help renters with the following costs starting as far back as March 13, 2020: of Chippewa members and CLINICS  Past due, current and up to 3 months of The Sault Tribe is offering the following free COVID vacci- households who rent homes any prospective rent costs nation clinics in August! where in the United States.  Past due, current and up to 3 months of Aug. 24—St. Ignace prospective utility costs Aug. 26—Manistique Health Center Applicant households must have  Security deposit, relocation & rental fees Aug. 26—Marquette Tribal Community Health Center incomes at or below 80% of the Aug. 30—Munising Tribal Health Center  Emergency motel stay Area Median Income and meet Aug. 31—Escanaba Tribal Community Health Center  Application or screening fees Aug. 31—Sugar Island Community Center other eligibility requirements.  Internet service Reserve your spot: www.saulttribehealth.com. For full details, visit:  Other Housing expenses incurred related to housing due, directly or indirectly, to Available to anyone 12 and older. Minors must have a Housing offers Emergency Rental COVID-19 that qualify for assistance un- parent or guardian present. Bring photo ID. Walk-ins wel- Assistance - The Sault Tribe of der federal law come! Chippewa Indians Official Web Site Download an application today at: CALL TODAY! Housing offers Emergency Rental Assistance - The Sault PFIZER COVID VACCINATION Tribe of Chippewa Indians Official Web Site CLINICS The Sault Tribe is offering the following free Pfizer COVID “This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number 21.023 awarded to Sault vaccinations at Big Bear Arena, 2 Ice Circle in Sault Ste. Tribe Housing Authority by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.” Marie from 1 to 2 p.m.: 5/28/21 Wednesday, Sept. 1 Wednesday, Sept. 23 Wednesday, Oct. 14 TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATES Wednesday, Nov. 4 Wednesday, Nov. 24 Wednesday, Dec. 16 MICHIGAN SECRETARY OF STATE APPOINTMENTS Reserve your spot: www.saulttribehealth.com. Available to anyone 12 and older. Minors must have a Requests for Certiﬁ cate of Exemptions require a 24-hour notice prior to the parent or guardian present. Bring photo ID. SOS appointment.

The Tribal Tax Offi ce staff may not be able to assist Resident Tribal Members, Sarah Gardner-Weber Memorial Golf who are at a scheduled appointment, and did not call the Tribal Tax Offi ce in Scramble Aug. 26 advance for the Certifi cate of Exemption. Sarah Gardner-Weber Memo- raffle and prizes, food provided. rial Golf Scramble at Wild Bluff For further information or The Tribal Tax Offi ce is not responsible for a delay in obtaining the registration Golf Course team registration, sponsorship for vehicles, recreational vehicles, motor homes, etc., due to the Resident Aug. 26 at 5:30 p.m. or donations, please contact 9-Hole Tournament Suzette Gardner at (906) 203- Tribal Member not requesting the Certifi cate of Exemption in a timely manner. Shotgun start 9863 or Tina Gardner at (906) 4-Person teams 630-7534, or sgwscholarship@ The Tribal Tax Offi ce may be reached at (906) 635-6050 or $50 Per person / $200 per gmail.com. [email protected]. team All proceeds go directly Featuring: bean bag toss, lon- to the Sarah Gardner-Weber gest drive, Happy Gilmore hole, Memorial Scholarship. August 18, 2021 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Community Page 19 Anishinaabek delegation asks President Biden to shut down Line 5 during orchard visit TRAVERSE CITY – July ing members of MackinawOde now we are all gathered around 6, MackinawOde (Heart of (Heart of the Turtle) and its President Biden, wearing our the Turtle) an indigenous-led allies. The location was official- regalia, and laughing - here we water protection group based ly announced the same morning. are a bunch of Anishinabek in in Petoskey, Mich., attend- MackinawOde members our traditional attire and we ed President Biden’s July 3 met in the morning for an had the President of the United “America’s Back Together” tour Anishinabek Pipe ceremony on States surrounded,” Wright to celebrate the country’s prog- Torch Lake in Eastport led by said.. ress against the COVID-19. Tom Binesiwegiizhig. A water When the group posed for the The event took place at ceremony was also conducted by photo, together they said, “Shut King Orchards cherry farm in Beatrice Menase Kwe Jackson. down Line 5” twice. Biden did Central Lake, Mich., just north After a search by the Secret not flinch or leave. “The second of Traverse City. Approximately Service, the group made its way time he almost appears to be 300 people attended, includ- into the cherry fields of King mouthing it with us. He smiled Orchard for the event, members the whole time and shook Ray’s carrying their signs and wearing hand when he left,” Wright said. their Anishinabek regalia. Wright also spoke to Biden Happy “We were all excited to meet earlier who said, “Remember the President and tell him to Indian Nations,” to which shut down Line 5; we are a Wright responded, “Right on, peaceful water protection group. brother.” One of the reasons 80th And, we hold ourselves with he founded MackinawOde was respect and follow our tradi- to give Indian nations a voice, tional Anishinabek teachings,” especially on environmental and Birthday Wright said. “A long time ago, water issues. “So often others a delegation of Anishinabek are allowed to speak for us, and people would meet the President no one asks us for our opinion, either in Washington DC or Wright said. “The media does Judy! when the President visited our this and so does society in gen- territory. So we sent our del- eral. MackinawODe aims to egation to greet the President change this.” Wright said, “Our Members of MackinawOde meet up with President Biden during his when he came to our territory, mission was accomplished. visit to King Orchards near Traverse City, Mich., to ask him personally but with an important issue to We came showing ourselves as to shut down Line 5. discuss.” Anishinabek people welcom- Wright feels Indigenous peo- ing the President of the United ple need to assert themselves, States to our territory and letting AUGUST COVID VACCINATION their opinions and their territory. him know we want the Line 5 They did so July 3 by greeting a and Line 3 pipelines shut down. CLINICS sitting President and reminding And we did this better than we The Sault Tribe is offering the following free COVID vacci- him they are concerned with thought.” nation clinics in August! Line 5 and its dangers. Wright added, “It was an his- Aug. 24—St. Ignace President Biden was engaged toric day for all Anishinabek as Aug. 26—Manistique Health Center at least five times by members we asserted ourselves as a peo- of the group. All engagements ple, wore our traditional attire, Aug. 26—Marquette Tribal Community Health Center asked him to shut down Line 5. greeted the President and aired Aug. 30—Munising Tribal Health Center They heard short responses like our grievances in a respectful Aug. 31—Escanaba Tribal Community Health Center he is “working on it.” Or he just manner. We believe our actions Aug. 31—Sugar Island Community Center listened. will help make a difference. Reserve your spot: www.saulttribehealth.com. One of the groups best And, we know the story of our engagements was when Wright actions will be repeated for oth- asked President Biden for a pic- ers to hear.” Available to anyone 12 and older. Minors must have a Tribal member Judy Bellant is ture with himself, Ray Sinclair, Wright also said the group parent or guardian present. Bring photo ID. Walk-ins wel- celebrating her 80th Birthday Peggy Mcnew, Beatrice Menase spoke with Michigan Governor come! on Sept. 27, 2021. Judy is mar- Kwe Jackson and Michael T. Gretchen Whitmer, Congressman ried to Richard Bellant Sr., both Findley. All are members of Gary Peters and Congresswoman originally from Cheboygan, Mich. MackinawOde. Biden happily Debbie Stabenow about Line They share four adult children: obliged, telling Wright to put his 5. Wright said all of their com- PFIZER COVID VACCINATION Richard, Jr.(Cindy), Dicksie arm around him. The President ments were well received. (Warren), and twins, Jerry & Mary seemed to jump at the oppor- Wright believes if all else (Lou) and many grandchildren CLINICS tunity. On onlooker yelled out, fails with getting the Enbridge and great-grandchildren. Hugs The Sault Tribe is offering the following free Pfizer COVID and love for who you are and our “Oh my God,” which seemed to pipeline out and stopping the vaccinations at Big Bear Arena, 2 Ice Circle in Sault Ste. prayers for your continued health suggest they could not believe tunnel from being built, “it may Marie from 1 to 2 p.m.: and happiness. We love you. what they were seeing. “We be our treaties that can help put just had an eagle fly over, and an end to this.” Wednesday, Sept. 1 Mom! Wednesday, Sept. 23 Wednesday, Oct. 14 TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATES Wednesday, Nov. 4 Wednesday, Nov. 24 Wednesday, Dec. 16 MICHIGAN SECRETARY OF STATE APPOINTMENTS Reserve your spot: www.saulttribehealth.com. Available to anyone 12 and older. Minors must have a Requests for Certifi cate of Exemptions require a 24-hour notice prior to the parent or guardian present. Bring photo ID. SOS appointment.

disciplinary leave, Board WHEN THE COVER- Members like Director Hoff- Representing All UP IS WORSE THAN man continually insisted of Members Everywhere THE LIE his innocence and pushed to return him to employment. Ahneen, Boozho, Negee: Publishing a group re- At one pivotal workshop the The Sault Tribe Constitu- port bent on deceiving the former Chief of Police was tion requires that we make a Membership is a long stand- required to be outside of de- monthly report to the Mem- ing practice. The author of liberations given he was the bership. For the entire time I these efforts has consistently subject of the discussion. the following as questions. If protect against government have been on the Board and been Director Hoffman. Here Dream Catcher’s restaurant as Chairperson I have written are a few examples. In 2007, wait staff texted me (in real Director Hoffman did work shut downs and sequestration, 263 reports to the Member- the then Chief of Police/ time) during the meeting that for our former Down State and much more. The amount ship. The only time I missed Board Member was investi- Director Hoffman was in- Casino Developers after he received in supplemental fed- was the month I reported gated and charged with as- forming the suspended Chief lost his re-election in 2010, eral funds in one year is when the Board voted to give saulting a Native women. He of Police of every word we did he disclose this as re- worth over 20 years of Casino the Chairperson (before me) a subsequently threatened her were saying in a closed work- quired by tribal law? The ru- and Enterprise funds! mors at the time were that he $856,275 annual salary! The not to cooperate with the shop. In the end, the Board ~ I love representing All interim Executive Director (at State Police (this is on audio led by Director Hoffman ~ was paid a $50,000 consultant fee; presumably to secure the Members Everywhere and the time) refused to publish tape as the conversation was forced the former Chief of will do so as long as you’ll my report. wiretapped); he threatened Police back to work while he very contract the Developers got and for which they are have me. Please see the that if she continued to coop- was still under investigation above scholarship opportuni- A $67,500 a year Tribal erate with the investigation, by the FBI, BIA and DOJ. now suing our Tribe for over Board salary should be suffi- $100 million! If he did work ty I created to honor one of she’d lose her job as well as my heroes and please give if cient to make the once a her father’s job. After confer- In the end, the former for the Developers, doesn’t month unit report deadline. Chief of Police was charged this constitute a “double deal- you can for Sault Tribe ring with Human Resources Scholarships (see below). It is surprising that I see a re- and Tribal Legal, I recom- with misappropriating over ing” conflict of interest? Did port drafted by Director Hoff- $800,000 and for directly em- he use his Board position be- mended the Chief of Police man (who only writes a report be fired. Led by Director bezzling over $241,000. fore, during or after he served Chi MeGwitch, Negee, once every several months) to Hoffman, the Board voted While the former Chief of to enrich himself? An inde- propagate “fake news” with against termination. To pro- Police was indicted, convict- pendent judicial arm of the regarding the unfair and une- tect the victim’s father, I then ed of a federal felony and did Tribe should be able to inves- qual distribution of relief total moved his employment out his time, those Board Mem- tigate, make this determina- amount of $3,000 for “In Ser- from under Tribal Law En- bers who insisted on his inno- tion and if the law was violat- vice Area” Members and forcement. Director Hoffman cence, pushed to put him ed, prosecute. There is some- $1,000 less for “At Large” then drafted an organization back to work and voted to thing very wrong with an Members. Several Board chart to place the victims’ pay out his severance estimat- elected official who would Members signed on to Direc- father back under law ened at over $200,000 even misuse the public trust for tor Hoffman’s spin-doctored forcement and her father was though his impending felony personal gain like a $50,000 report, despite the fact that fired. I wrote about this in my conviction ultimately invali- consulting salary. neither the Federal Govern- dated the severance provision ment nor the Tribe’s Legal Chair’s report, but Director Hoffman simply drafted a of his contract. SECURING NEARLY Counsel ever provided a legal press release and convinced This recitation of the $1/2 BILLION! opinion to advise the Board they could not give an equal Board Members to sign their facts is not to further cast as- name to deny the truth. persions on the former Chief While some Board To Sponsor or Request distribution. I stopped reading Members write nasty and of Police. It is to expose the an Official Entry Form the reports of certain Board Another time this hap- phenomena of Board Mem- emptyheaded rants month members’ long ago as they pened, was when the Casino after month, I choose to ig- Level of Sponsorship: say nothing of value for how CEO in 2007, reported that a bers working as mob of the O Platinum ($25,000) majority to cover-up nore them entirely. Instead, I they are representing you. majority of the Board were focus on advocating for our O Triple Diamond/Gold ($10,000) Other than attend one meeting violating the Board Entertain- someone’s wrong doing by O Double Diamond/Silver ($5,000) simply publishing a spin doc- People at the highest levels. I O Diamond/Bronze ($2,500) ment ticket policy by receiv- helped secure funding for In- O Corporate/Business ($1,000) ing more than 2 tickets per tored report to denounce their O Hole ($500) own actions. These examples, dian Country to the tune of show. Several were receiving an historic amount over $44 O Cart ($200) clearly expose why we need O Reception ($3,500) tens of thousands worth of Billion so far just this year O Lunch ($3,000) perquisites annually in the Constitutional Reform including a separation of powers ($31 Billion in the American O Putting Contest ($2,000) form show tickets. Whether O Driving Range ($1,500) and an independent judicial Rescue Act + $1 Billion for Board Members were giving Broadband, + $12 Billion for O Donation Amount ______system to investigate, prose- tickets away while campaign- Infrastructure) and nearly 1/2 Golf Entry Information: ing or selling them is un- cute and hold accountable the very individuals you expect Billion for our Tribe alone. I Entry Fee: $225 per golfer ($900 known. In my Chair’s report, am working on securing our per team, unless included in spon- I exposed that a majority of to uphold the law. sorship). Those sponsors at Cor- Mandatory Trust; negotiating porate/Business level or higher will the Board were violating poli- WHEN THE COVER- our Great Lakes Treaty receive discounted rate of $150 cy which likely constituted UP IMPEDES Rights; participating in budg- for each additional golfer. Classic embezzlement under Tribal et formulation to secure 30% registration will close after the first law. Director Hoffman once TRANSPARENCY 36 teams have registered. increases to Indian Country again authored a fake news Recently, I was threat- budgets, making our funding For more information, please report to claim this was not ened with a lawsuit ~ (for mandatory and to advance contact [email protected] true. This is deceitful. slander or libel) I will pose appropriate our funding to or call Sheila at 906-635-6050.

Call: 800-793-0660 Cell: 906-203-5159 Email: [email protected] Facebook ‘Aaron Payment’ August 18, 2021 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Representatives’ Reports Page 21 Let representatives know community priorities Director Freiheit and myself. In addition to serving the Bonnie McKerchie, student your elected officials as loud They allege that we’re rogue tribe, I’m also a master’s level workers and the accounting staff as you can. We’ve had these troublemakers who are damag- social worker and therapist. I who are pitching in - THANK funds for months and we knew ing the tribe. This couldn’t be therefore make my decisions YOU! they were coming long before further from the truth. If there’s based on how they’ll help oth- I’d also like to discuss the receiving them. It is therefore one thing we’re damaging, it’s ers. Something I’ve always pay increase that team members unacceptable that we continue the status-quo, which is a good supported are direct payments will receive. The tribe will be to drag our feet. It’s time to thing. Since I work for you, the to members. We receive fund- providing a temporary $3 per establish our next priorities. We membership, and not the board ing based on our enrollment hour raise for all hours worked have a desperate need for hous- of directors, I’m proud of this. numbers, so you deserve your from July to October. This will ing and a homeless shelter for When Director Freiheit and cut! By the time this newspaper be provided on the Aug. 24 pay- tribal members. I support this, I campaigned last year, we did is delivered, $2,000 checks will check. This program will end in along with community farms to so under the promise of change. have arrived or they will be October when it will be replaced improve food sustainability. I Our message was well-received, close to it. This program cost with our new pay grid, which also support creating a portal on which caused us to receive $90 million, and it’s the largest will permanently increase wages our tribal website. This could be Austin Lowes hundreds of more votes than payment the tribe has ever pro- for team members. Miigwech for used to update addresses, request Director, Unit I the other candidates. I’ve tried vided to the membership. Many your hard work! medical documentation, submit Aniin, I must admit, I rare- my best to fulfill my cam- people worked hard to make To conclude, I have a favor to hunting and fishing reports, ly read unit reports from other paign promises every day. This this possible, but I’d like to ask: please tell the board what apply for services, etc. Funds board members. Rather than includes improving services, give a special shout out to the our community needs are. We should also be used to improve providing an update, they have increasing wages and leading Enrollment Department. They have tens of millions of dollars elder services, cultural services become propaganda to cause in a fair and respectable way. If have worked diligently to left in American Rescue Plan and services for impoverished division, deflect criticism and disrupting the status-quo causes update addresses and enroll chil- funding. How we spend these members. turn the membership against resentment from the board, so be dren. Their work has been vital funds will impact future genera- Miigwech for the sup- political foes. Recently, several it. It’s something I embrace and and they deserve our thanks and tions. As a member of our tribal port. Serving you has been an unit reports have been negatively it won’t impact how I advocate appreciation. Julie Salo, Melissa community, you know what honor! directed towards Chair Payment, for the membership. Morehouse, Carrie Sayles, our needs are. Express them to Austin Lowes Freiheit appreciates Enrollment staff’s hard work preparing rosters for the pending service units. dollars to fund all their members tion and recognize them as value tribal Rescue Act payments. They It is extremely unfortunate regardless of where they resided. tribal members. But the opposi- have worked nonstop in a highly that those board who oppose There were no restrictions that tion board shot it down. For many professional and conscientious equality choose to make our tribal prohibited this or mandated that at-large this was just one more manner. papers their political platform for only service unit members receive rejection. And they raise their I am also pleased and grateful launching their ‘position state- awards. voices in protest. And rightly so. that I am able to donate $2,000 ment.’ Their statement is not just Our at-large members have But instead of taking the time to to the annual Sault Tribe Golf misleading, it appears to contain been subject to policies and prac- speak with the at-large members, Classic that raises money for more spin than actual facts and tices of exclusion from the tribe or even try to understand why higher education scholarships. is designed to convince members sense the time of federal recog- they were upset, the opposing Aaron Payment and Austin that their actions of excluding nition. Tribal board has imple- board shut down and started Lowes will be donating as well. at-large from assistance were mented policies that restrict them blaming the three of us causing a The proceeds of this event will warranted and consistent with from running for office in the division for political gain. So far help stretch our limited dollars federal regulations. same manner as unit members, from the truth. so more students are able to be Not true, Cares Act and Rescue and that makes voting registra- Board like to repeat we are all helped. I urge all my board col- Act funds are not ‘different tion more complex and not auto- one tribe but those are just words. leagues to dig deep and donate to money.’ They are both federal matic as it is with unit members. In reality their actions pushed our Betty Freiheit, this worthy cause. dollars designed to mitigate the And of course at-large have been at-large members even further Director, Unit I I would like to address recent effects of COVID on individuals, told ‘NO’ for 45 years when they away from the tribal circle. We Hello tribal members, we have allegations by several tribal businesses, and governments. asked for certain services and need to do better! great employees in our tribe. board that Aaron, Austin and I All tribes across the country programs. Please keep yourself and fam- They keep the programs and ser- have caused division in the tribe. received limited funding under So when Aaron, Austin and I ily safe, help your neighbors and vices going in spite of the unex- Quite the contrary. The three of the Cares Act last year. The saw an opportunity to equalize look out for our elders any time pected obstacles. I would like to us have been attempting to heal expectation was that the tribes the COVID relief awards for you can. extend my sincere appreciation to the decades old rift or division distribute it according to the at-large and unit members, we Betty F. Freiheit the enrollment staff who rose to created by a board who refuses greatest needs. And many tribes, sponsored resolution to do so. Unit I Director the monumental task of updating to accept our tribe is bigger than including several right here in What a great opportunity we had [email protected] addresses, enrolling children and the seven counties defined as the Michigan, managed to use those to reach out and help this popula- (906) 379-8745

Tribal BusinessAn interactive panel Alliancewith STBA at (906) 635-6050. conference Further, the ward to seeing everyone held again womenat in casinoour armed forces in business leaders answered ques- Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippe- and please invite your friends to your prayers and thoughts for a tions from the audience about wa Indians Reservation is “Hub join us for this traditional gath- safe return to their families. what it takes to start a business, Zone” certified. ering. If you have any questions or how to keep it going and what The Powwow Committee is As always, I would like to comments you can contact me obstacles they had to overcome. busy preparing for our 40th annu- thank team members for their at (906) 203-6083 or at kkgrav- This is a great networking oppor- al Bahweting Summer Gathering dedication and continued hard [email protected]. tunity and it felt good to be with and Powwow during the weekend work. Thank you, a group who are successful and of Sept. 3-5, 2021. We look for- Please keep the men and Kim Gravelle want to see others succeed. The STBA Business of the Year Award was presented to Tribal members: need assistance? David Goudreau, of Newberry, Three membership liaisons Units IV and V — Mary Centers, (906) 450-7011 or (906) owner and president of North- work with the chairperson’s office Jenerou, Manistique Tribal 450-7011, mjenerou@saulttribe. ern Wings. David is a native of on membership issues and con- Center, (906) 341-8469; Munising net. Michigan, retired from the U.S. cerns across the service area. The liaisons respond to membership The True Pet Professionals! Kimberle Gravelle Marine Corps, a graduate of Lake Superior State University and an issues and follow up to ensure Director, Unit I they are resolved. Sault Tribe Hello, the Sault Tribe Busi- active proponent for economic development in the Upper Pen- members are encouraged to con- ness Alliance (STBA) hosted our tact the liaisons when they need 2021 STBA Conference at the insula. Of Eastern Upper Peninsula LLC. Joel Schultz, economic devel- help with tribal issues by email- Kewadin Casino and Convention ing membersconcerns@saulttribe. Center. Those in attendance were opment director for Sault Tribe, Electronic Pet Fence Installation & Dog Training and his team are responsible for net or contacting them individual- Sault Tribe members who own ly at: businesses and some new entre- bringing this all together and asks anyone who is interest- Unit I — Sheila Berger, Office Money Back Guarantee Lifetime Warranty preneurs from all over the United of the Chairperson, Sault Ste. States. The sessions included ed in being involved with the Sault Tribe Business Alliance to Marie, (906) 635-6050, (800) Made in the USA Free Estimates speakers who covered small busi- 793-0660, [email protected] ness resources in Michigan, the contact Sandy Griggs at (904) 504-6968. Also, you can contact Units II and III — Clarence power of online marketing, Sault Hudak, Lambert Center, St. Owner: Tribe Thrive and how Sault Tribe David Lockhart if you have any Melinda Menard [email protected] questions about the STBA event Ignace, (906) 643-2124, chudak@ can help grow your business. saulttribe.net 906-290-0478 www.contain-a-pet.com Page 22 Representatives’ Reports August 18, 2021 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Board meeting weekly to discuss Rescue Act we voted to give all team mem- Sault. The kids will be in a new million DOC grant, $250,000 skeptical about the tribe acquiring bers a $3 increase per hour for building, away from the casino, MEDC grant and the tribe put and running businesses because those employed as of Aug. 3 con- and childcare will also be in the in $100,000 to build Crane of some bad experiences in the tinuing until Oct. 2. This will be same building. This will give us Industrial Suites which will be past. We need to learn from those retroactive to July 4. Due to wage room for expansion when we can 20,000 sq. ft. of industrial space. mistakes and keep plugging for- inflation and the need to keep get enough staff. I am hopeful Jetta Corp (member owned) will ward. Many of us were not there our current team members, it was we will see a new center or ren- be leasing 5,000 sq. ft. of that during those times and not all imperative that we take action. ovated building in St. Ignace that space. businesses will succeed. There has been a compensation includes Early Head Start Center Through Sault Tribe Inc., we The $2,000 checks will be pro- study completed but the execu- Based in the near future as well. have created leases with Lume cessed soon. I would like to thank tives and board have not had the Last week I attended the Sault (recreational and medicinal all the team members in enroll- time to dissect the information Tribe Business Alliance reception marijuana) in Sault Ste. Marie, ment for all the hard work they yet, so this will allow the time to and conference in the Sault. The Escanaba (both currently open), have endured with this process. get those new grids in place. Lockview Restaurant was the Manistique, Christmas (will be Hopefully, members will contin- The board really does care and host and the food, service and opening in the next few weeks) ue to keep up on their address appreciate our team members and atmosphere was great. I enjoyed and Newberry and St. Ignace to changes and card renewals going Bridgett Sorenson, want to make the tribe the pre- meeting all the sponsors and trib- be open by the end of the year. forward. Director, Unit III ferred place to work like it once al member business owners. Our The White Pine Lodge in I thank the executive team for The board has been meeting was. We have started to build EDC director gave a great presen- Christmas is also under Sault all the hard work and long hours every Tuesday morning to discuss those benefits and incentives that tation on how the tribe continues Tribe Inc. This was purchased they have put in over the last 1.5 the American Rescue Act funds. were cut or taken away in 2008. to grow, acquire and diversify. because it was located next to our years. They have put together I think the majority, if not all, The 401k contribution of three Since 2017 the tribe has casino and Munising is one of the a ton of information for all the believe housing is the biggest percent was one of those initia- acquired 515 acres of land. The top tourist destinations in the U.P. federal funding we have received need. tives. We covered team member’s EDC tax revenue to the tribe has Sault Tribe Online Gaming and are making sure the funds We have about 450 low-in- insurance premiums for half of been over $2.3 million. in partnership with Wynn Bet are spent within guidelines. They come rentals and 55 home owner- 2020 as well as the hazard and In 2019 we received a is also under Sault Tribe Inc. have protected our team, custom- ship homes. The housing market appreciation pay. The insurance $485,000 MBDA grant which They recently provided a check ers, clients and members through is so crazy right now and so is the premiums did not increase this was used to renovate the space for $3.2 million to the tribe. The this pandemic and they are not cost of construction. year. We have given COLA that is now the Tamarack same day we were told we were always recognized or treated We are currently building adjustments as well for the last Business Center. This space is approved for 8(a) status which respectfully. more homes in the Sault but can- several years. leased to Sault Tribe business we have wanted to do for sev- Thank you to all the team not build as many as originally I know many employees in owners and houses Sault Tribe eral years. This will allow us to members who have stuck with us planned due to pricing. my community make comments Thrive. Sault Tribe Thrive is a compete for large government through the pandemic and have Many members would like to me that they have worked resource for member businesses. contracts. worked so hard constantly short- their own homes but we also have through the pandemic and hav- They have created a member Revenue growth since 2016 handed. I know you have dealt needs for single people that could en’t received anything extra. We directory, provide consultation under the EDC has almost dou- with many rude customers and benefit from apartment complex- have been fortunate enough to and support services as well as bled from over $8 million to over that is unfortunate. We will all es. get some relief money to help our outreach and advocacy. $16 million. Gitchi Enterprises make it through this and hopeful- I would like to see more focus team members. In 2018, nine Sault Tribe which is our used car dealer, ly once again be the employer of on home ownership since many This week with be the grand business owners formed Sault modular home, shed, scooter, etc. choice! tribal members currently living in opening of the Anne Suggitt Early Tribe Alliance, which was trib- business had revenues over $3.6 If you have questions or housing would like to purchase Childhood Building. Anne was ally chartered in 2021. They million in 2020. concerns, please contact me their own home. We could help so instrumental in building our represent businesses across the I have only touched on some at [email protected], them by building houses on trust programs. She has so much love country. They provide advocacy of what our EDC is doing and [email protected] or (906) land and selling the units to them for our kids and families. I am so and resources to each other and there will be a lot more informa- 430-0536. and building more from the pro- excited to be a part of this cel- recruit other member business tion provided in the Sault Tribe Enjoy the rest of your summer! ceeds of the sale. ebration. The new building was owners. annual report that will be out Don’t forget the Sault powwow is At the Aug. 3 board meeting, built next to the Big Bear in the The EDC has received a $2 soon. I know many members are during Labor Day weekend. Unit V youth, free wrist bands for state fair Ahnee, let me start out by say- still being closed. Escanaba state fair. We will be at Escanaba state fair - FREE ing I hope everyone is safe and With the Sault casino profits the picnic area next to the Ruth wrist bands for Unit V youth well. relying heavily on Canadian Butler building. Please call (906) on Aug. 19, from 11:30 to 6. I pray that all are navigating patrons, we expect a revenue 450-5094 or email cmatson@ We will be at the picnic their way through the pandemic decrease in this gaming establish- saulttribe.net to pre-register. area next to the Ruth Butler safe and their health both mental- ment until we see travel restric- Make sure to bring your tribal building. Call (906) 450-5094 ly and physically are well. tions eased at the International identification cards with you to or email: cmatson@saulttribe. We, as a tribe, have managed Bridge. the fair. Look forward to seeing net to pre-register. for our businesses to stay prof- Our online gaming partnership everyone there. itable even as we struggled with has exceeded expectations and Feel free to contact me with profitability through the pandem- is set to surpass our original pro- pre-pandemic years, but they are any questions or concerns at ic. receiving a much needed boost in jections. This has proven to be a (906) 450-5094 or email Our businesses that rely on the revenues with the tourist season solid business venture and should [email protected]. tourist industry have done really in full swing. provide much needed revenues Respectfully, well through the summer tourist Our Sault casino continues to well into the future. season. struggle to get to pre-pandemic We will be offering free Charles J. Matson Sr. Charles Matson Sr. Our casinos have been seeing numbers, but that is to be expect- wrist bands for Unit V youth on Sault Tribe Board of Director, Unit V a drop in profits compared to ed with the International Bridge Aug. 19, from 11:30 to 6, at the Directors, Unit V Director Massaway updates Unit III membership If you are reading this and ply do nothing and you will not draw. These were a few of the ments were over $300 million. have filled out your form online receive it. The money will go fequently asked questions I We are currently going or have mailed it in, you should back into services of the tribe. received. through the requests and deter- be receiving your $2,000 mem- Will accepting the money If you have others, please mining our highest priorities for ber check soon. We are very affect my social security, dis- call your board representative our members. pleased to be sending this out to ability or unemployment? NO. or call (906) 635-6050 and ask This entire process and fiscal all members of our tribe. Thank The tribe does not and will not for someone who can help with spending must be completed in you for all the calls and e-mails release the names of the mem- your specific question. three years by law under federal regarding the disbursement. bers who get a check. The tribal board is working guidelines. We will be report- I will give you some of the You do not have to disclose hard and getting input from all ing exactly where all the funds discussions we have had. Is this you received a check to anyone. sources to make sure our needs were spent as we designate cost money taxable? The answer is How can I cash a check made of the tribe are being met. centers. NO. This money is considered out to a minor? The best way We have about $35 million of Thank you for all the as a replacement for dollars is to open a savings account the rescue act money that will e-mails and phone calls. Keith the pandemic has cost you. If I in both your names and then go to services. It may sound like Massaway, 702 Hazelton St., St. don’t want or need the money, deposit it. After the bank clears a lot of money but the request Ignace, MI 49781, kmassaway@ Keith Massaway, what should I do? You can sim- the check, it is yours to with- for services from all our depart- msn.com, (906) 643-6981. 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Unit I Director Michael McKerchie August 2021 Unit Report

Editor’s note: Director Mike McKerchie’s unit report was accidentally left out of the August newspaper and is being attached to the online edition. Apologies to Director McKerchie. Thank you.

Michael McKerchie, Unit I Representative

We recently approved a COVID-19 appreciation pay for all team members as our new wage grid implementation is taking longer than expected. The appreciation pay is only temporary and is allowing us to honor our team members who are helping us get through this pandemic. I am thankful to all those that are keeping the tribe moving forward. We are in strange times and I truly appreciate all those team members that have kept our tribe running and to all the front-line employees — Miigwech.

The pandemic slowed the market study but it is the Board’s hope that we move forward as soon as we can. We have a lot of team members and everything takes time when dealing with such a large workforce across the entire tribe. The problem is compounded when our team members are working short staffed and several positions throughout our organization remain unfilled. We appreciate everyone’s patience while we get this all sorted.

There will be a “Healing Ceremony and Memorial Walk” to honor the recently discovered children’s remains at several residential schools in Canada and those yet to be brought home in the United States with many more schools yet to be searched. The ceremony and walk will take place Friday, Aug. 20, please consider attending the event to bring awareness of the damage and impact residential schools has had on Native communities. If you are unable to attend please take a moment to send prayers for much-needed healing.

We held a grand opening of our newly constructed early childhood center, which will be named after Anne Suggitt this month. Anne worked for our tribe for decades and helped build the program to what it is today. She worked with our federal counterparts and was instrumental in building our policies for our current center as well as creating several committees to have parent and community involvement in all aspects of our center(s). Anne is wel known and respected by many in the childhood development field and I couldn’t think of a more deserving person for the building to be named after. Miigwech, Anne, for all that you’ve done.

Lastly, for those who do not go on social media, there have been several sites that like to elevate the differences in our tribe and you may see others responding to it. I do not go on social media often. I recognize its importance to get information out, but it is a horrible medium to have a discussion. I do not go to these sites but many members will ask me about it or share a screenshot, and my message is always the same: Treat social media sites like you would the “National Enquirer”— which is to say, sure, Unit I Director Michael McKerchie August 2021 Unit Report it might be fun to read the headline, but don’t read every article and surely don’t buy a subscription. Bad news and chaos help sell newspapers and help social media sites gain popularity, but they don’t help our tribe.

The truth is, our tribe has some major obstacles ahead of it with the effects of the pandemic not going away anytime soon. Many of our government programs depend on revenue gained by gaming or our economic development. It has been very helpful for our tribe that our economic development branch continues to grow. Sault Tribe Inc. recently presented the Board with a $3.25 million check and is looking at additional growth this year. We’ve tasked and designed a structure to help our tribe navigate economic development and all the different branches are helping it succeed. Thank you for all the hard work to our Sault Tribe Inc., Thrive and Sault Tribe Business Alliance, as well as our other EDC ventures and partnerships.

Miigwech for taking a moment to read this. I will continue to be optimistic for our tribe and look forward to helping our tribe’s continued success. Any questions or if you want to discuss anything, please contact me at (906) 440-7768.