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Official newspaper of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of directors meet with state legislators

Photo by Michelle Bouschor BEST OF THE BEST — Administrative assistant Tara Benoit Board meets with Sen. Jason Allen — Above are (L-R) Lana Causley, DJ Hoffman, Keith Massaway, Joe and Interim Chief of Police Bob Marchand receive 2009 best of McCoy, Jason Allen, Denise Chase, Tom Miller, Cathy Abramson, Bernard Bouschor and Patrick Rickley. Chippewa/Luce/Mackinac counties certificates from tribal Chairman By Michelle Bouschor mitment to the Indian Tuition locations to be determined at a Joe McCoy at the tribe’s Oct. 25 board meeting in St. Ignace. LANSING —Tribal board Waiver. future date. Readers of the The Evening News choose the favorites annually. members met with key state “With term limits, we find McCoy noted that the Sault Sault tribe staff chosen best in their category were Marchand for legislators in Lansing on Oct. 14 it necessary to continuously Tribe has a legal right to seek best law enforcement agency, Marlin Nealen for best dental health to discuss protecting the Indian educate state lawmakers about another casino under agree- specialist, Pat Pyle for best nurse practitioner, Tara Benoit for best Tuition Waiver, opposing the our treaty rights to the Indian ments approved by former administrative assistant and Joanne Carr, best executive assistant. expansion of non-Native gaming Tuition Waiver,” McCoy said. Gov. John M. Engler and cur- “We are very proud to have such distinguished staff with us and in Michigan and opposing more “Our concern is that state law- rent Gov. Jennifer Granholm. thank all of them for their dedication to our tribe,” said McCoy. cuts to state funding for health makers who may not understand “Both governors recognize care services critical to all citi- that historic commitment might that our ancestors had land H1N1 zens. target the support that is clearly stolen from us generations ago Prevention is key: Tribal leaders met with our right under the treaty. We and therefore we have a right Sen. Roger Kahn (R-Saginaw know legislators from both par- to settle that illegal taking by here, vaccine slow in arriving Township), Sen. Jason Allen (R- ties support ways to increase seeking an additional casino. SAULT STE. MARIE — In ahead so that precautions can be Traverse City), House Speaker the number of young people in But opening eight new casinos late October, schools across the put in place to help prevent the Andy Dillon (D-Redford Michigan who attain college across Michigan for reasons tribe’s seven-county service spread of H1N1. Township), Senate Majority degrees, and the Indian Tuition that have nothing to do with area were shutting down in According to Sault Tribe historical rights or illegal activ- response to H1N1 flu outbreaks. health officials, H1N1 vac- ities that victimized our people According to Chippewa County cine has begun to arrive in the will further weaken the gaming health officials, decisions to area and they are following market for all competitors. It close schools were made to the CDC recommendations of would also harm the state bud- lessen the spread of the flu. high risk patients as it becomes get and many local communi- Sault Schools, JKL Bahweting, available. So far, at press time, ties by very likely negating all Brimley, Engadine, Dollar Bay, Sault Tribe held an H1N1 nasal existing compacts negotiated Escanaba and Ishpeming are spray vaccine clinic for children by the federally recognized some of the schools that peri- and CCHD held three clinics tribes that have casinos and the odically closed by press time at the end of October for first state of Michigan.” in the tribe’s service area. In responders, pregnant women Board members also urged the lower peninsula, numerous and young children, respective- legislators to protect funding school closures were taking ly. Watch for clinic announce- for the state’s Medicaid pro- place. Nationally, 46 states have ments in your area. gram and other health care ser- reported widespread flu activity STHC Advisory: vices that are critical to a sky- at press time, according to the The health center suggests rocketing number of Michigan Meeting with Sen. Mark Jansen — Joe McCoy, Mark Jansen, Cathy Centers for Disease Control and these everyday steps to protect citizens. The state’s Medicaid Abramson, Denise Chase and others sit down at the table. Prevention (CDC). your health: caseload is now at an all-time Due to production glitches, — Cover your nose and record high of nearly 1.7 mil- H1N1 flu vaccine manufacture mouth when you sneeze. Leader Mike Bishop (R- Waiver is critical to achieving lion people as more Michigan made slower progress than — Wash your hands. Rochester), Sen. Mark Jansen this goal.” residents lose jobs and their expected, falling far short of — Avoid touching your eyes, (R-Grand Rapids), Rep. Steven The Indian Tuition Waiver health insurance. projected vaccine doses. As it nose and mouth. Lindberg (D-Marquette), Rep. has helped thousands of Native “Perhaps the most pressing becomes available, it is given — Try to avoid close contact Dan Scripps (D-Northport), Americans in Michigan achieve issue facing everyone in this to populations most vulnerable with sick people. Rep. Gary McDowell (D- college degrees. Each year, the state is the need to maintain to the H1N1, according to the — Stay home for 24 hours Rudyard) and others. program assists about 250 Sault access to affordable health CDC priority list. The tribe is after your fever breaks. “The meetings went extreme- Tribe members. care,” McCoy said. “Yet, the following that priority list. — Follow public health ly well,” said tribal Chairman Tribal board members also state continues to cut funding The Sault Tribe Health advice on school closures, Darwin “Joe” McCoy. “We were affirmed opposition to a pos- for health care at the same time Center issued a fact sheet to social distancing and avoiding able to update our legislators on sible expansion of non-Native demand for state health care help tribal members and their crowds. how our tribal members benefit casino gaming in the state. services continues to rise at a families, the information is From the STHC — At this Michigan’s economy and how With 19 Native and three significant pace. We must find reprinted below. The Chippewa time most clinics have no sea- the tribe has played a significant non-Native casinos already a solution that will provide County Health Department sonal flu vaccine remaining. role in the growth of the state.” operating in Michigan, some in health care to all citizens.” advised those who think they As the season progresses the With state lawmakers strug- Lansing are supporting a pro- Board members plan to con- have the flu to contact their vaccine makers are going to be gling to pass a balanced budget posal that would ask Michigan tinue holding periodic meet- health care provider by phone. distributing more. H1N1 vac- because of declining revenues voters in 2010 to approve up ings with state lawmakers to If they must go to their physi- cine has begun to arrive and we and an outdated tax system, trib- to eight more non-Native casi- make sure the Legislature and cian’s office, clinic or emergen- are following the al leaders affirmed the need to nos — five at horse racetracks Governor do not lose sight of cy room, CCHD advises calling See “H1N1 Prevention,” p. 5 maintain the state’s treaty com- across the state and three at key issues facing the tribe. 2 News November 6, 2009 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Committee vacancies . . . Eligibility for VA help Here are current vacancies on letter of intent and three letters Welfare Committee. Members Sault Tribe committees. Please of recommendation to Sault of the Child Welfare Committee call Tara Benoit (906) 635-6050 Tribe Special Needs/Enrollment must commit to a 4-year term for Agent Orange for any questions. Committee, attn: Tara Benoit, on the committee. To apply, CONSERVATION 523 Ashmun Street, Sault Ste. applicants must contact the exposure expanded COMMITTEE — The Sault Marie, MI 49783. tribe’s board of directors with Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa HOUSING AUTHORITY three letters of recommendation Vietnam War veterans are spouse died of any of these, now eligible to claim service- you are eligible for widow/ Indians Conservation BOARD OF COMMISSION and a letter requesting to connected disability due to widower benefits from the VA. Committee has one vacant — The Sault Tribe Housing serve on the committee. This exposure to Agent Orange in Veterans had to have been seat for a non-commercial Authority Board of committee needs persons the Republic of Vietnam as a in the country of Vietnam or fisherman. Interested Sault Tribe Commissioners has two vacant who are dedicated to helping presumptive for the follow- have their ship tied to a pier in members should submit one seats for Unit I. One term children in need. Confidentiality ing illnesses: B-cell leukemia, the Republic of Vietnam. letter of intent and three letters expires in January 2012 and and meeting attendance are the such as hairy cell leukemia; For more information, of recommendation to Tara the other expires in January main requirements, in addition Parkinson’s disease; and isch- contact your veterans’ service Benoit at 523 Ashmun St., Sault 2013. Interested Sault Tribe to being a Sault Tribe member. emic heart disease. organization’s service officer Ste. Marie, MI 49783. members should submit one Meetings are held twice a This means if you were or James Shogren, Chippewa SPECIAL NEEDS/ letter of intent and three letters month, on the morning of the diagnosed with any of these County Veterans Affairs, at ENROLLMENT COMMITTEE of recommendation to Sault first Tuesday and the afternoon diseases you will get them (906) 635-6370, or the VA at — The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe Tribe Housing Authority Board of the fourth Thursday of the service-connected, or if your (800) 827-1000. of Chippewa Indians Special of Commissioners, attn: Tara month. Tribal employees may Needs/Enrollment Committee Benoit, 523 Ashmun Street, get work release time for the ELDERS DECALS AVAILABLE has four vacant seats, one in Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783. meetings. each unit, for units II, III, IV CHILD WELFARE Contact Joanne Carr at (906) Elders decals are now on in your life. Only $4 each. and V. Interested Sault Tribe COMMITTEE—There are two 635-6050 or Faith McGruther at sale to proudly display on cars, To receive your decal or have members should submit one vacancies open for the Child (906) 632-4001. campers, luggage and so much it mailed to someone special, more. send check or money order for This 4x4 clear decal comes in $4.50 (to include postage) to Books build brains: Please two colors, black or white. 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Marie Tribe of Chippewa $18 per year, $11 for senior citizens E-mail: [email protected] Win Awenen Nisitotung • November 6, 2009 News/People 3 Sault Tribe registration Macklin joins Sault Tribe administrative staff Those calling the chairman’s office will hear a new voice and election process answering the phone. Sault Submitted by the Sault Committee and the many vol- They cannot be tampered with Tribe member Ashley Macklin, tribe election committee unteers it takes to conduct an nor is there access to them 23, is the chairman’s new Recent election ordinance election perform many tasks, other than by postal employees receptionist. Lately of Northern changes make registration including mailing out the bal- who place ballots in them. Michigan University, Macklin easier. The board of directors lots and assisting with the The boxes remain at the post studied writing and Native recently amended the ordinance election night count. This is all office until election night when American Studies and worked to allow for automatic registra- done by volunteers and most the ballot box is delivered by as a desk supervisor. tion. This means those living aspects are open to the public. tribal police to a public count Now living in the Sault with within a unit will automatically The mail-out process is site. Once again, volunteers her husband of one year, Chad, be registered as long as they rather lengthy and requires 20- assist in opening thousands of have a current address with the 30 volunteers to complete. The envelopes to be counted. The Macklin is adjusting to her new tribal Enrollment Department. membership list is generated by “non-deliverable” box remains work. “It’s been a lot of fun,” This will help alleviate confu- the Enrollment Department and at the post office until after she said. “Everybody’s been sion for those who move to the Sault Tribe MIS staff gener- the contest period. Reports really nice; it’s been easy to a different unit and for our ates labels. It is spot checked provided by the United States adjust.” Macklin answers the phone, Ashley Macklin snowbirds who will no longer and audited by the Election Postal Service indicate how actually have a book being works with mail and helps the need to register each time they Committee and volunteers many articles of mail get deliv- published in December,” she chairman’s executive assistant, move. assist in stuffing and labeling ered to each box and on what said. “But other than that I like For those members residing envelopes. To ensure that the dates. These reports and other Lona Stewart. When she’s not to dance — Scottish Country outside election units, they will unique numbers on ballots is reports such as receipts of bal- at work, she’s usually at home, — and I read a lot, mostly still be required to register, but not known, all envelopes are lot printing, etc., are available laptop attached to her hip. “I young adult fiction.” only once because registration sealed prior to being sent to a to the board of directors follow- is permanent. Automatic regis- separate area for labeling. Once ing each election. A summary tration is not possible for those all envelopes are sealed and called an “end-cycle report” is Causley on project team members who live outside elec- labeled, they are transported to given to the board of directors, Sault Tribe member Nichole tion units as they may choose the local post office where they which outlines the exact num- Causley began work as a project the election units in which they are accounted for and billed. bers of each aspect. The pro- assistant in the tribe’s Planning wish to vote. For anyone wish- At the same time the bal- cess is completely transparent, and Development department on ing to register, all you have lots are mailed, the Election including the number of ballots Oct. 14 for a very important task to do is call the Enrollment Committee, along with tribal mailed, number of registered — the tribe’s master plan. Department at (800) 251-6597 police, delivers the ballot box voters and reports generated by Causley is part of a team to or (906) 635-3396 and request and the “non-deliverables” box the post office. develop a community-driven a voter registration card — it’s to the local post office. Among We hope this informa- master plan and will be assisting free and they will send you a the security provisions adopted tion sheds some light on the with all aspects of the project, card and self-addressed return by the Election Committee, processes involved in tribal envelope. In order to be eligible tribal police take several photos elections and hope to continue from arranging talking circles to to participate as a voter, you of the boxes and ensure the informing members with a writing news articles. must register 90 days prior to boxes are empty and secured. series of articles explaining dif- Causley began working the election. Please note: The ballot ferent aspects of the election for the tribe 10 years ago as a The Sault Tribe election boxes, once placed at the post process. Sault Tribe members concession worker at Big Bear. Nichole Causley process is an all mail-in ballot office, are considered to be post are encouraged to e-mail ques- She was a blackjack dealer for up an associate’s in business system predicated on openness office boxes maintained by the tions or comments to election 4.5 years and worked in Human administration. After that, she and volunteerism. The Election United States Postal Service. [email protected]. Resources for 1.5 years before plans to obtain a bachelor’s being laid off in August 2008. degree in political science. When she’s not working, She lives in the Sault with her Mapping the tribe’s trust land and she’s attending Lake Superior children, ages 7, 5, 2 and 10 State University finishing months. bwatery brenda auStin resourcesoccasion but no one seems to SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. know where they come from. - Sault Tribe environmental pro- Once we know the flow regime gram manager, Charles Adams, of the river, the source of the 2303 Ashmun Street - Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 and environmental special- contaminants can be pinpoint- ist Crystal Bole, are working ed.” Auto * Home * Life under a 2-year Environmental Another area he hopes to Specialty * Commercial Protection Agency grant to map address is the environmental the tribe’s trust lands, including impact of invasive species in Call for a FREE Quote Today! treaty-ceded areas, and perform the Great Lakes. “Invasive spe- 906.635.0284 Toll Free 1.866.635.0284 water quality assessments. cies negatively impact tribal

War Memorial Hospital Welcomes… Robert J. Beckman, D.O., F.A.C.O.P. Sault Pediatrics War Memorial Hospital welcomes Dr. Robert Beckman to the medical staff. Dr. Beckman is an experienced pediatrician who believes in helping every child realize his/her potential for optimal health. He will treat children of all ages and medical conditions. Medical School Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center Des Moines, IA Residency Charles Adams Crystal Bole Midwestern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine Downers Grove, IL The goal of the program, fisheries and the bottom envi- according to Adams, is to pre- ronment of the lakes. We would serve, protect and enhance the like to become involved in Pediatric Care at War Memorial environment, much of which is looking at those environments Look no further than War Memorial Hospital for exceptional water-related. and how they may be changing pediatric care. For an appointment with Dr. Beckman, call Adams said he is working and impacting our tribal fisher- Sault Pediatrics at (906) 253-2605. with Bole to develop a program ies over time,” he said. that will map the flow regime In about four years Adams War Memorial Hospital of the St. Marys River. “There hopes to have a staff of five or are obvious problems there,” six employees to carry out more Adams said. “Some unpleasant extensive programs. “My goal Exceptional Care. Exceptional People. things appear in the river on See “Mapping resources,” pg. 4 4 News November 6, 2009 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Local farmers lauded Sault Farmers’ Market SAULT STE. MARIE in various capacities on many —A favorite at the Sault state level committees, such as farmers’ market, John and contributing as board members growing in many ways Cindy Dutcher were recently of the Michigan Agriculture By Rick Smith honored by Michigan State Stewardship Association As another season for farm- University Extension at the (MASA), where Cindy served ers’ markets winds down, Jim Key Partner Award Banquet in as president for four years. Lucas reflects on the success East Lansing, Michigan. John Cindy has also served on the his Chippewa County Michigan and Cindy have their 80-acre board of the MIFFS Council. State University Extension sustainable agriculture farm on In addition to these state office has enjoyed with the Angora Road, in Raber, Mich. councils, John and Cindy are Sault Farmers’ Market and nine Cindy and John have been also excellent community other fresh food projects in the champions for sustainable organizers and founders Eastern Upper Peninsula. farming practices at the of the Big North Farmers’ According to Lucas, when local, state, and national Co-op and the Sault Ste. the Sault Farmers’ Market arena. From the Dutcher’s Marie and Pickford farmers’ started in 2003, only two ven- diverse biodynamic farm of markets. Cindy suggested dors offered any wares. This animals, poultry, crops, garden the model for the Sault Ste year, over 50 vendors offered produce, and fruit, they are Marie Farmers’ Market, and fresh produce and other goods one cog in the development it is now successfully utilized and were supported by about and expansion of the Eastern by five other small northern 500 repeat customers and oth- Photo by Rick Smith Upper Peninsula local foods community farmers markets. ers who spent up to $4,000 in Harvey O’Brien of O’Brien’s Farm in Kinross and Jim Lucas, director network. They are the only Their efforts were instrumental 2-hour periods on Wednesday of the Chippewa County Michigan State University Extension office afternoons. EUP Michigan Department in helping the EUP receive (L-R) pause to pose amid fresh-off-the-farm produce and pure of Agriculture approved funding for innovative projects The farm fresh food offered maple syrup offered beneath a canopy at the Sault Farmers’ Market poultry processing facility. from the C.S. Mott Sustainable at the Farmers’ Market is avail- on the southeast corner of Portage and Ashmun on a recent rainy Their experience led them Chair for Agriculture at MSU able to anyone regardless of Wednesday. income as the farmer vendors to become Hazard Analysis for experimental hoophouses and Critical Control Point and U.S. Department of accept coupons and cards from FRESH for seniors, Master Farmers’ Market doesn’t have (HACCP) certified by the Agriculture (USDA) funds for family nutrition programs such Gardener Program classes for bananas, but the additive-free, MSU meat lab scientists and to cooperative development. as the Project Farm Resources the general public and the Sault locally grown and raised foods assist in writing the Michigan You can congratulate John Expanding and Supporting Ste. Marie community gardens. taste much better and are less Health (Project FRESH), the Furthermore, the office ren- expensive. Furthermore, every Food and Farming Systems and Cindy on their award at Women, Infants and Children ders support to farmers’ mar- dollar spent in the Farmers’ (MIFFS) publication, On Farm the Sault Ste. Marie Farmers’ Farmers’ Market Nutrition kets in Engadine, St. Ignace, Market goes directly back to Processing of Pasture Poultry. Market on Wednesdays, 4-7 Program (WIC FMNP) along Pickford and Munising. the families who grew or raised John and Cindy have served p.m., until Nov. 24. with its supplemental nutrition The Sault Farmers’ Market the food and they, in turn, re- program and state food assis- was recently voted the best invest that money in other local tance programs. farmers’ market in the Eastern businesses. In addition to the Sault Upper Peninsula and the source “Think of our community Farmers’ Market, the MSU of best local food in an informal and how we want it to look Extension office supports a newspaper survey. in 10 years,” said Lucas. He Master Gardener Program at Lucas indicated the Farmers’ described an economy he envi- Kinross Correctional Facility, Market offers fresher tasting sions based on local families raised bed gardens at the Bay foods, some which aren’t avail- growing and producing high Mills Indian Community, an able in stores, such as pasture quality real foods for local elders’ garden for Sault Tribe, poultry eggs, chickens and stores and other clients who are local refugee gardens, a hoop buffalo meat. He said stores also family, friends and neigh- house experiment, Project may offer specials and the bors. “When you know where your food comes from, every- thing else falls into place,” he said. “We cannot wait for anyone else to take care of us to help build our economy, we can do it ourselves and we are doing it as we speak.” The 2009 Sault Farmers’ Market will close for the season on Tuesday, Nov. 24, and open for the 2010 season on the first John and Cindy Dutcher of Raber, Mich., with their chickens. Wednesday of May. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL From “Mapping resources,” page 3 — The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians — Continued from page 3. Louisiana State University in its enough confidence to go on to a Housing Authority invites all qualified Banking and is to make this a highlight in oceanography department. He four year program,” he said. Financial Institutions to submit a proposal to perform tribal environmental programs,” also spent time in the U.S. Navy “However, it has expanded the following: he said. “If we can get funding deployed on various ships. beyond the tribal youth initia- through some of these grants for “I can’t imagine ever having tive; it is a program that would 1. Provide investment services for the Sault Ste. additional employees we will be done anything else then what I be appropriate for a lot of peo- Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Housing able to accomplish that.” have done,” he said. ple,” he added. Authority for the three years ending December Adams is a tribal elder origi- Adams said he is work- Adams said the program is 31, 2012. nally from Cheboygan. For the ing with Lake Superior State close to being formalized and past 10 years he has lived in University to offer an associ- that he hopes to see it offered It is required that all responses to this Request for Nevada on the Colorado River ate degree program in marine beginning next year. Proposal be submitted to the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe running a small water resources technology. The program would Bole, who is working with of Chippewa Indians Housing Authority, Housing consulting business. He moved involve training people to work Adams on different projects Investment Services, 154 Parkside, Kincheloe, MI, to the Sault recently upon in marine laboratories and under the grant, graduated from 49788, no later than Nov. 30, 2009, 5 p.m. Eastern accepting his new position with oceanographic survey ships. LSSU in 2006 with a bachelor’s Time. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope the tribe. “The program was origi- degree in biology and a minor “I accepted the position with nally thought of as being great in chemistry. She said they will marked, “Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians the goal that I would be able to for young tribal members who spend the winter months doing Housing Authority Investment Services.” give something to the tribe. In maybe don’t know what they research and planning and next giving, I will get. If I can be a want to do and are a bit uncom- spring will see the beginning of An annual contract will be awarded no later than small part of advancing the tribe fortable with the thought of their water quality assessments. December 31, 2009. The contract period will cover along the road of environmental going to college. This program “We will be out on trust transactions beginning February 1, 2010, and ending progress I will consider my time would give them a background lands getting readings on the December 31, 2012. here successful,” he said. in science and the skills and water because right now we Adams has a doctorate from technology needed to do the don’t have that data. We want to You may obtain a Proposal Packet by contacting Florida State University in work with the idea that once establish a base line for future Karen Gregg at (906) 495-5555. physical oceanography. For 18 they finished the 2-year pro- readings,” she said. years, he was a professor at gram they might have gained Win Awenen Nisitotung • November 6, 2009 News 5 From “H1N1 Prevention,” page 1 — CDC recommendations of high The H1N1 vaccine is a really Tribal Planning gives risk patients as it becomes good match with the H1N1 available. virus currently circulating STHC: (906) 632-5200 across the country, and healthy update on community- Lambert Center: (906) 643- adults and children 10 and older 8689 will need only one dose of vac- Munising: (906) 387-4614 cine. driven master plan Manistique: (906) 341-8469 “This new vaccine is not safe CDC RECOMMENDATIONS and is untested.” From the Planning nection; family values, youth ing focus groups. The purpose The Sault Tribe Health Division Clinical trials conducted by Department activities and direction; and of the focus group is to collect follows the CDC recommenda- the National Institutes of Health The Integrated Resource communication were brought information to develop the tions for H1N1 vaccines. The and the vaccine manufacturers Management Planning (IRMP) up numerous times by the talk- survey. The survey results will recommended priority group is have shown that the new H1N1 Project Team held its first talk- ing circle. The circle provided be the driving force behind the as follows: vaccine is both safe and effec- ing circle on Sugar Island on some healing to those inside tribe’s master plan. The focus — Pregnant women tive. The FDA has licensed it. Oct. 14, 2009. What a nice turn- who needed it at the time. The groups will be facilitated by — Persons who live with or There have been no safety out we had. People from young circle also provided an outlet Michelle Hank and assisted by provide care for infants aged shortcuts. adolescent to elder participated for members to speak and share Jeff Holt and Nichole Causley. less than 6 months (e.g., par- “You can get flu from drink- in the circle. We also were able ideas about where the direction We will be conducting a total ents, siblings, and daycare pro- ing water or swimming pools.” to enjoy the company, from needs to be in the strategic plan- of 15 focus groups in five viders) Chlorinated tap water and afar, of an unexpected guest. A ning process. areas. Each area will have three — Health-care and emergen- swimming pool water does not cy medical services personnel young black bear cub sat out- As mentioned in our previ- focus groups to cover three age put you at risk for flu. To date, — Persons aged 6 months– side of the picture window of ous article, the IRMP Project groups. These age groups are we don’t know of anyone who 24 years, and the culture camp. He was a nice Team is working hard to build 16-25, 26-50 and over 50. has acquired flu from drinking — Persons aged 25–64 years surprise. Everyone wondered a survey that accurately reflects The Planning Department water or from a swimming pool. who have medical conditions where the momma bear was. the tribal membership views will continue to update our “If I am exposed to some- The circle was led with as they relate to allocation of progress on the IRMP grant that put them at higher risk for influenza related complications. one with the flu I should be a pipe ceremony by Graz our tribal resources. Presently, on a monthly basis. For more treated.” Shipman followed by his wife, the IRMP Project Team and the information, please contact the Information on vaccines will be released as soon as it CDC recommendations Renee Shipman. Culture, spiri- Planning Department are defin- planning specialist at (906) 635- against treating exposed persons tuality, lack of community con- ing the dynamics of the upcom- 6050. becomes available. Find out more about the flu rather treating high risk people and where additional clinics are at early signs of the illness. taking place at www.flu.gov/ “Everyone who is diagnosed Make your own snowshoes GET THE FACTS — FLU with the flu should be treated MYTHS AND REALITIES: with anti-virals” “The federal government is Most people infected with running a mandatory vaccina- H1N1 will get well on their at Tahquamenon State Park own. Only those at high risk for PARADISE — Tahquamenon Falls State Park tion campaign.” flu related complications require is hosting four snowshoe-making workshops this The federal government’s vaccination program for H1N1 antiviral treatment. year. The workshops will be on the following flu is voluntary. “If I am exposed to someone Saturdays: Nov. 7, Nov. 14, Dec. 5 and Dec. “You need to get two doses of with the flu I will get it.” 19. All workshops begin at 10 a.m. at the park the H1N1 vaccine, and it takes Only up to 20 percent of headquarters, 41382 West M-123 in Paradise. a month between each dose.” exposed people become sick. Participants in the one-day workshop will weave a pair of traditional white ash snowshoes that will last for generations. The st. peter monuments $160 registration fee includes all materials and Bronze Sunburst Bronze equipment needed to make one pair of snowshoes. Memorials Granite Plaques Class size is limited and reservations are required. ;;; Memorials ;;; To make a reservation, please call Tahquamenon vehicle permit, available for purchase at the park Appointments Falls State Park at (906) 492-3415. entrance. Cost is $24 for a resident annual and $6 All motor vehicles entering a Michigan state for a resident daily. A nonresident annual is $29 Call park or recreation area must display a motor and a nonresident daily is $8. (906) 632-9012 [email protected] Bob St. Peter Museum seeks Timberwolf 3160 W. 10 Mile Rd., PO Box 14, Dafter MI 49724 NAUBINWAY — Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum of ATTENTION Naubinway is looking for an unusual snowmobile to add to SAULT TRIBE MEMBERS its collection. The Timberwolf The Sault Tribe Housing Authority is accepting applications for Snowmobile was built in the Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., by Northsport Industries. It was RENTAL ASSISTANCE VOUCHER PROGRAM promoted as a high performance “family machine.” TO BE ELIGIBLE YOU MUST: The Timberwolf was a rear • Be a Sault Tribe Household engine, two-track machine with • Have a Steady Income two seats. It was designed to carry two adults in the front • Meet income guidelines and two or three children in the (as posted below) rear. It had a fiberglass body Above is a postcard made to advertise the Timberwolf snowmobile. that was available in different Courtesy Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum. The Sault Tribe Housing Authority will be assisting colors. One of the safety fea- donated by one of the co-found- tion of one of these machines. tures was that it would float. ers, Dr. Tom Robinson of Sault Please contact Charlie or families within the 7-county service area pay a portion Approximately six of these Ste. Marie, Mich. Marilyn at (906) 477-6192, or of their monthly rent amount. machines were produced. The The Top of the Lake email [email protected]. The Timberwolf served as the “Pace Snowmobile Museum would museum is loated at W11595 Family Annual Sled” for the I-500 International like to obtain a Timberwolf Center St. in Naubinway, 42 Size Income Snowmobile Race in 1970 and for display in the museum. miles west of the Mackinac 1 $38,850 1971. The information for the We would be interested in any Bridge on US-2. 2 $40,950 museum display was generously information regarding the loca- 3 $46,100 4 $51,200 5 $55,300 Blood drive slated for Dec. 4 6 $59,400 Don’t miss the next blood and bone welcome, but appointments have prior- 7 $63,500 marrow drive at Sault Tribe Health ity. 8 $67,600 Center on Friday, Dec. 4, 11-5 p.m. “The need is constant, the gratifica- For more information or to request an application please You must be at least 18 and present a tion is instant.” contact Darlene Mastaw at (906) 495-1450 or photo ID. For an appointment, call Jan Please come save a life with your (800) 794-4072; [email protected]. Pittman at (906) 632-5283. Walk-ins are donation.

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How abou thtis? 6 News November 6, 2009 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Tribal court gets juvenile justice grant By Brenda Austin tus and non violent first time positive peer activities. Tribal SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. offenders learn that by making court currently pays a local pro- – Tribal court has been awarded better choices they can make a gram $3,500 a month to utilize a U.S. Department of Justice positive impact on their tribal a similar program for two juve- grant in the amount of $448,834 community. If a youth comes niles. The STEP program will for improvements to the tribal through tribal court with a replace this program and will juvenile justice system. The status offense such as truancy, offer services to six children grant is the largest ever received smoking or minor in possession, for the same amount of funding by tribal court. The grant is a and they are a first time offend- currently being used to help just renewable four-year grant with er, they can opt to go through two. the first year reserved for plan- teen court. “Our statistics show that ning, followed with three years Everyone in teen court, with so far we have a 100 percent of implementation. the exception of the judge, is a success rate when using this According to the grant’s teen who has been trained by program with juveniles who are authors, Court Administrator Photo by Brenda Austin his or her counterpart to take on in jeopardy of being placed out- and Magistrate Judge Kellie Magistrate Judge Kellie LaVictor, Eletronic Court Reporter Danielle a particular role. The grant will side of the home due to increas- LaVictor, and Juvenile Christie and Juvenile Probation Officer Jennifer Blair (L-R). allow the court to contract with ing violent behavior or destruc- Probation Officer Jennifer Blair, an attorney in order to train the tive delinquent behavior. Every the grant will be used to pur- from individual case files. on probation plus statistics youth and be there during court, youth that has participated in chase much needed case man- The new software will pro- such as the number of com- and will provide additional this program has not gone on to agement software at a cost of vide the court with a more effi- munity service hours ordered funds for transportation to and placement outside of the home,” from court for participants. LaVictor said. $142,000, fund a teen court pro- cient case management system and completed, behavioral LaVictor said that right now “The average out of home gram and provide enhanced ser- allowing them to track statistics health requirements, education if a youth commits a status placement cost for a juvenile vices through the STEP (Sault and do their accounting more requirements, and drug screen offense and is brought before is $3,600 - $5,000 a month in Tribe Enhanced Probation) pro- effectively then their current compliance/results within a the court they will be formally tribal support money. If we can gram for youth in jeopardy of program, which is inadequate given time frame. “Right now charged. If the defendant goes keep one child at home, thou- being removed from their home for their needs. For instance, the we have to manually count all new system will show by name of our statistics, the new sys- through the teen court program sands of tribal support dollars due to escalating violent behav- and completes their entire sen- can be saved. Right now we ior and delinquency issues after and case number such obliga- tem will generate these reports tions as community service for us. We worked with the tence and does not re-offend have six kids in placement and all other options are exhausted. within a specified time frame, are spending about $260,000 a Although both LaVictor and hours completed, drug screen tribe’s Management Information compliance and results, and Systems Department this spring the offense is expunged from year,” she said. Blair have experience in grant their record. “The interesting “We do everything we can payments made. The system to obtain quotes and get exactly administration, this was the first thing about teen court,” said to keep a child in the home. will automatically generate a what we needed to best serve one they had written. It took Blair, “is that peers are much We don’t take it lightly to have receipt and notice of payment, our population,” LaVictor said. them almost three weeks of harder on themselves than a to place a child outside of the greatly increasing accountability A tribal teen court program working non-stop on the project judge is. If you look at national home,” said Blair. “We use measures. “Currently, without was developed in 2005, but was to gather statistics on the length statistics, kids going through every Tribal resource we have manually looking through a file, never fully implemented. The of juvenile sentences, types of teen court get a much harsher available as well as services the judge cannot sit at their desk grant will allow that program crimes, how many youth are sentence from their peers.” offered through the State of to become operational by the in placement and recidivism and see the complete status of a The Sault Tribe Enhanced Michigan. We try everything we start of the 2010 school year, rates after they were no longer case,” said LaVictor. Probation Program (STEP) is can to make these kids success- making it the first teen court in in placement. Court Reporter The software will also also being funded under the ful within the home. We only the Upper Peninsula. Youth vol- Danielle Christie also helped have a probation component, grant. The program would utilize residential placement unteers from the tribe’s various with the writing of the grant by according to LaVictor, allowing provide enhanced probation when absolutely necessary for programs and tribal youth from gathering extensive information them to track youth and adults and reintegration services for those youth who are a danger area schools will serve in every youth who are in jeopardy of, to themselves and/or the com- aspect of the court; including or returning from, residential munity and all other options bailiff, prosecution and defense placement. The grant will pay are exhausted.” The STEP pro- attorneys and court reporter. for a position to oversee the gram will be hiring a Juvenile Madigan/Pingatore Teen court addresses a broad program as well as all expenses Surveillance Officer in the range of less serious offenses Insurance Services related to the program such spring with a start date of April in a culturally appropriate way. as family needs, rewards, and 1, 2010. 105 W. Water Street The program will help sta- Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 (906)635-5233 Individualized recovery services Christine Lewis Heather London [email protected] [email protected] offered under recent grant By Brenda Austin p.m. After the ceremony a feast SAULT STE. MAIRE, Mich. is held. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL – The Sault Tribe is participat- McCoy said, “The grant is The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Hous- ing in an Access to Recovery a faith based grant. It encom- ing Authority invites all qualified Banking and Financial grant that was awarded to passes the sweat lodge and Institution to submit a proposal to perform the follow- the Inter-Tribal Council of traditional healing. I feel that an ing: Michigan through the Substance eclectic approach to recovery Abuse and Mental Health is the way that we need to go. Services Administration. Giving people the opportunity 1. Provide banking services for the Sault Ste. The grant offers tribal to go into a sweat lodge and Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Housing members and their families the participate in ceremonies and Authority for three years ending December unique opportunity to partici- embrace their culture from the 31, 2012. pate in recovery support activi- beginning of their recovery is ties to enhance and build upon important. Part of our self worth It is required that all responses to this Request for a positive recovery lifestyle, comes from being proud of who Proposal be submitted to the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of according to Jennifer Olmstead, we are. The pipe, fire, tobacco Chippewa Indian Housing Authority, Housing Author- clinical supervisor, Sault Tribe and medicines – these are all ity Banking Services, 154 Parkside Drive Kincheloe, Behavioral Health Services. Pat McCoy things our grandfathers and MI, 49788, no later than November 30, 2009, 5 p.m., Through the grant, individu- in addictions counseling from grandmothers had that are a part Eastern Time. All bids must be submitted in a sealed alized services are developed Hazelden Graduate School of our identity.” envelope marked “Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa for each client based on their of Addictions in Center City, If you would like more infor- Indians Housing Authority Banking Services.” assessment and treatment plan Minn. mation about recovery coaching needs and allow clients input He invites anyone interested or traditional healing ceremo- An annual contract will be awarded no later than De- into their treatment plan and in learning about a cultural spe- nies, call Pat McCoy at (906) cember 31, 2009. The contract period will cover trans- service provider. cific recovery process to attend 495-7371. actions beginning February 1, 2010, and ending De- Pat McCoy has been asked a Wednesday night sweat lodge For further questions on cember 31, 2012. by tribal members to offer his ceremony at the tribe’s cultural Access to Recovery services services to community mem- center across from the powwow provided through the Sault You may obtain a Proposal Packet by contacting bers for recovery coaching and grounds. At 5 p.m., traditional Tribe, contact the Behavioral Karen Gregg at (906) 495-5555. traditional healing ceremonies. teachings and crafts are offered Health Program at (906) 635- McCoy has a Master’s degree with the sweat following at 6:30 6075. Win Awenen Nisitotung • November 6, 2009 News 7 Elderly Advisory Committee briefs . . . Chairperson Menard opened that their original selections did fishing and gathering rules. completed an overnight trip to toward their annual children’s the meeting at 12:18 p.m. and not change. Bob read a sample Kibble suggested each member the Sault and will be engaged Christmas party. The October Ilene Moses offered a prayer. A letter sent to each winner, non- take the issues discussed about in the sale of Christmas wreaths meal will be a Thanksgiving moment of silence was observed successful applicant and those the scholarship program back to and pasties. offering of turkey, all the for those of our community who with an incomplete application. the various unit meetings. She — Munising elders will have trimmings and homemade pie. recently walked on and for our On a motion by Jerome indicated she has redone her an election of officers at their — St. Ignace elders reported armed forces and their families. Peterson, seconded by Brenda budget document and submitted next meeting and have started they recently returned from a All regular voting members Garries and approved, Bob is to same to reflect the impact of planning for their Christmas trip to Holland, Mich., and took were present. There were two send a letter of apology to Jodi the stimulus money received party. the glass bottom boat tour. They alternate members and five Hatinger for the mix-up. It was by the tribe. She indicated that — Marquette elders are are planning a 50/50 raffle, a guests in attendance. a consensus that the program the elder recreation budget had planning for their family rummage sale, a potluck dinner, The tribal chairperson should be repeated next year, not changed. She dispelled the Thanksgiving meal and their a hay ride and an elders’ picnic. and none of the tribal board that consideration should be rumor circulating regarding a annual children’s Christmas Under questions/comments members were in attendance. given to treating graduate raise for tribal board members. party. from elders in the audience, Holly Kibble, Elder Services students differently than the Kibble discussed the — The Sault is planning Ilene Moses suggested we Division director, was the only other students and that an possibility of doing something a rummage sale, a bake sale invite Christine Rosenberg of staff member in attendance. attempt should be made to enlist different with the holiday meal (proceeds toward a children’s the Newberry Experience Work The agenda for this meeting more than two judges. Holly format for Units I through Christmas party), a turkey Program to speak at the October and the minutes of the Aug. Kibble indicated that the checks III. She pointed out the raffle, a pie sale, holiday baskets meeting. Bob Menard reminded 24, 2009, meeting were both to the winners should be in the inconvenience and difficulty for shut-ins and needy families the group that election of approved as submitted. mail by next week. experienced by the Naubinway and has recently returned from a officers takes place next month. Under old business: As an aside, Bob informed and Newberry Units in getting Gordon Lightfoot concert. The meeting was adjourned Certify telephone vote re: the group that he had been in to the Sault for the meal. — Newberry elders reported at 2:03 p.m. with the next 2009 SCHOLARSHIPS communication with Joanne WHAT’S GOING ON IN a great success for their pow regularly scheduled meeting to – add previously not included Carr earlier in the day and that YOUR UNIT: It was motioned wow, are planning a bake be Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, at applicants into the judging she had indicated that there is an by Jerome Peterson with no sale and taco sale and that 12:30 p.m. process: Bob Menard explained $8,000 donation to the Michigan second forthcoming to table this the proceeds from the lunch that it came to him after the Indian Elders Association item until next meeting. they have been providing for August meeting that he had Student Incentive Program — Escanaba recently this monthly EAC meeting go www.ncai.org inadvertently excluded two coming within a week or two applications from consideration. from the Joseph K. Lumsden One of the applications was Bahweting Public School incomplete. After consultation Academy. This is in response to with Holly and Jack Kibble, the Elder Advisory Committee Bob agreed that the only fair request for financial assistance EightEight toto way to rectify the situation was for that program. to approach the two judges There was no new business. and see if they would agree to Holly Kibble, Elder Services evaluate the application that Division director, spoke EightyEighty had been missed along with briefly about the possibility the two applications that they of this group considering the had selected as winners to see elimination of the January Our bank is like a community – peo- if the results of the original meeting in favor of a meeting judging should change. Bob in March and she spoke briefly ple working together with a com- polled all the voting members about a letter that Eric Clark by telephone to see if they sent regarding hunting blinds mon purpose. Our staff has only agreed, which they did. The two on private property. It was judges very graciously agreed suggested that Billy Perry be one purpose: to serve YOU and to participate in this process, invited to the October meeting help YOU build a secure subsequently re-evaluated the to answer questions members three applications and reported may have about the hunting, financial future. Whether you’re Photos of Indian Country eight years old or eighty years sought for new feature young, we’re here to help YOU and By Rick Smith and information services to your family, too. It’s been that way Falmouth Institute invites cit- American Indian communities izens of Indian Country to show of North America. It is dedicat- for years, and it always will be that off their communities in digital ed to addressing challenges of photographs for publication in a self-governance and federal pol- way, right here close to home. new feature of their online mag- icies. The organization claims azine, American Indian Report. to have worked with almost all The institute says the magazine Indian nations in the United is the only national online mag- States in meeting complex azine dedicated exclusively to educational needs and refining American Indian news and busi- organizational operations. ness. The institute wants photos The American Indian Report of Indian Country taken by the online magazine serves as an citizens of Indian Country. It is outlet for the latest and most hoped the new feature can be accurate information on issues started in January 2010. surrounding Indian Country, The editor of American according to the institute Indian Report, Marguerite Photo submissions or ques- Carroll, said, “We want to start tions should be sent to the email this new photo feature to show- address editor@americanindi- Open your account today by stopping case the beautiful people, places anreport.com. Photos should and things of Indian Country. include photographers’ names, at one of our 7 local banking offices! We want to accompany the pub- tribal affiliations and captions lished photos with Google maps describing subjects in the photo- to pinpoint the locations of the graphs. If photographers prefer “We’re Right Here Visit us online at different lands from where pho- anonymity, the foundation will at Home” www.fnbsi.com tos are coming. We’re hoping to withhold publishing names but Branch Offices at: generate interest among tribes still requires the information in NORTH BAY & MORAN TOWNSHIP, ST. IGNACE CEDARVILLE • MACKINAC ISLAND Announcing our 13th ATM location, and other general populations case of questions. NAUBINWAY • NEWBERRY available in the drive-up lane of the to visit the places seen in the More about the institute can Member FDIC photos.” be learned at www.falmouthin- North Bay Branch in St. Ignace According to its Web site, stitute.com. A link can take one 132 N. State St. • Ph. (906) 643-6800 Falmouth Institute was founded to the American Indian Report P.O. Box 187 • St. Ignace, MI 49781 in 1985 to provide quality Web site or go directly to www. Member FDIC and comprehensive education americanindianreport.com. 8 News November 6, 2009 • Win Awenen Nisitotung American Indian nations Bill would enhance suicide prevention embassy opens in D.C. By Rick Smith and more than half were never Senator Byron Dorgan seen by mental health provid- (D-N.D.), chairman of the ers, one-third of health needs OPENED ON EVE ON FIRST WHITE HOUSE SUMMIT Senate Committee on Indian in Indian Country relate to By Rick Smith and in other ways. Nation of Oklahoma and the Affairs, recently sponsored a mental health. A 5-year fundraising cam- The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe San Manuel Band of Serrano bill into the Senate calling for The bill notes the Indian paign by the National Congress of Chippewa Indians is one Mission Indians of California the establishment of a project Health Service experiences of American Indians (NCAI) of five tribes from the Great each donated $100,000. The to enhance and encourage staff shortages of nearly 20 to acquire a suitable building Lakes region to contribute contributions of most tribes mental health care services to percent. In addition, remote in Washington, D.C., to house funds for acquiring a build- and individuals, including Sault American Indian youth. areas and lack of resources a permanent embassy for tribal ing for the embassy during Tribe, were limited to $10,000 The bill, S. 1635, 7th Gen- make it difficult for tribes to sovereignties came to fruition NCAI fund raising efforts over or less. eration Promise: Indian Youth meet requirements for federal when the organization bought a the last five years. Other con- So far, tribes from across Suicide Prevention Act of assistance such as grants. 2009, has eight co-sponsors. The Act authorizes Health 17,000 square foot office build- tributors are the Little Traverse Indian Country have contributed According to the Act, and Human Services to carry ing last May. Bay Band of Odawa Indians, $3 million, which was used as while the rate of suicide out a demonstration project to The NCAI conducted an Red Lake Band of Chippewa the downpayment on the build- open house at the Embassy Indians, Keweenaw Bay Indian among American Indians test the use of “telemental ing. Fund-raising continues to is 1.9 times higher than the health services” in suicide of Tribal Nations on Nov. 3, Community and the Oneida pay off the $8.5 million debt for coinciding with the arrival of Tribe of Wisconsin. Many other national average, it is 3.5 times prevention, intervention and the acquisition in three years. tribal leaders from across the tribes from across the United higher among young American treatment of Indian youth. Leaders from American nation attending the first White States also contributed, as did Indians aged 15 through 24, Those services are defined as Indian tribes are expected House summit conference with over 100 individuals. the highest rate of any popula- information and telecommu- to begin converging on the Obama administration on Early in the fund-raising tion group in the United States. nications technologies used to Nov. 5. campaign, tribes were chal- Washington on Nov. 2 for the According to 2005 national support long-distance mental Officials of the organization lenged to match a contribu- White House summit meeting data cited in the bill, sui- health care and related educa- say the embassy will prove tion of $1 million from the and commence departing on cide was the second leading tion for patients and profes- cause of death for Indians of sionals. to be an asset for American Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Nov. 6. both sexes aged 10 through Introduction of the bill onto Indians by enhancing the pres- Community. The challenge The NCAI Embassy of Tribal 34. Suicide rates are consis- the Senate floor is the first step ence of tribal sovereign nations triggered extensive contribu- Nations is near other embas- tently about three times higher in the legislative process. The in the United States capitol, tions, but none matched the sies representing countries from among females than males. bill is now in committee for increasing public awareness of Shakopee Sioux grant until around the world, the street adddress for the Embassy of Further, 90 percent of all deliberation, investigation and NCAI and tribal governments, the Fort McDowell Yavapai teens who die by suicide suf- revision. If the bill makes it Tribal Nations is 1514 P Street improving the efficiency of Nation rose to contribute an fer from a diagnosable mental out of committee, it returns to NW in Washington, D.C. NCAI operations and activities equal amount. The Chickasaw illness at the time of death the floor for general debate. Bill introduced to correct oversight in Indian veterans housing law WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick which includes 11 tribes. She was apprised of the (D-Arizona) recently introduced the Indian flaw by the Navajo Housing Authority. Veterans Housing Opportunity Act of 2009. “Native American Veterans have sacrificed H.R. 3553 would correct an oversight in the so much for this country, and they should not be Native American Housing Assistance and Self- punished for getting the benefits they have been Determination Act (NAHASDA) that counts promised,” said Rep. Kirkpatrick in the release. veteran’s benefits as income. This has caused “It is time to right this wrong and ensure our disabled veterans, their families and survivors to fighting men and women are not disadvantaged be inelibible for housing, according to the release. by their service.” H.R. 3553 addresses the problem by changing The bill is now with the House Committee on the definition of income to specifically exclude Financial Services. It was co-sponsored by Phil Veterans’ compensation and survivor benefits. Hare (D-Illinois), Ben Luján (D-New Mexico) Kirkpatrick represents Arizona’s 1st District, and Harry Teague (D-New Mexico). Act would allow tribal Try the ReStore first! independent leasing We have quality used and new WASHINGTON — National mination.” American Indian Housing The HEARTH Act, intro- household goods, building materials, Council (NAIHC) Vice-Chair duced by Rep. Martin Heinrich Cheryl Parish testified before (D-N.M.), will reform federal appliances, furniture, tools, books the House of Representatives leasing requirements, encour- Natural Resources Committee age housing and community and much more! on Oct. 21 regarding the development in tribal communi- Helping Expedite and Adv- ties and calls for a report from ance Responsible Tribal the Bureau of Indian Affairs Homeownership (HEARTH) detailing the history and experi- Act of 2009, HR 2523. Parish North Star Habitat for Humanity ence of tribes that have chosen called for tribes to have author- to assume responsibility for ity to enter into certain leases Open Mon: 9:30-3; Tue-Fri operating Indian land title and without review or approval from records offices. 9:30-5:30; Sat 9:30-1:30. the Department of Interior. Under current leasing law, “In Bay Mills, the tribal 400 Sheridan, SSM most Indian tribes are presented council believes homeownership (One block west of the with two options: they may should be as accessible as pos- choose to operate under the Christopher Columbus Hall.) sible for tribal members. A land office, located within the hous- strictures of the Indian Long- WE ACCEPT CLEAN ing authority, oversees the leas- Term Leasing Act of 1955, ing agreements, secures bank- which requires secretarial SCRAP METAL approval, or they may secure a ALUMINUM: siding, old boats, ing and assists development,” 99-year lease authority through canoes, electrical cable, storm and said Parish, a member of the gutter. Bay Mills Indian Community the enactment of tribe-specific federal legislation.” COPPER/BRASS: used electric and executive director of the wire and copper pipe, old faucets, Bay Mills Housing Authority “I thank the bill’s sponsor, plumbing fixtures. DONATE TODAY in Michigan. “This legislation Representative Heinrich, for TIN / STEEL: used stoves, wash- To help local families in need, we can only be beneficial to tribes, looking out for the betterment ers, dryers, metal shelving, car though some tribes may not of not only the Native people in body parts, metal fencing, con- need your donations! Drop off or be ready for the responsibility, his state, but for all the Natives struction steel/tin. many will embrace it. It is a throughout the United States,” call 632-6616 for more information. perfect fit for tribal self-deter- Parish said. Win Awenen Nisitotung • November 6, 2009 News 9 Bill proposes trust Jefferson Keel elected NCAI president By Rick Smith “Indian Country has been The National Congress of waiting for well over a decade land eligibility for American Indians (NCAI) for a meeting of this caliber recently announced the election with the president of the United of Jefferson Keel as the orga- States,” outgoing President all recognized tribes nization’s new president. The Garcia said in an earlier By Rick Smith announcement came during the announcement. “I commend At the center of a lengthy 66th annual convention of the President Obama for setting this and expensive legal contest NCAI in Palm Springs, Calif., in precedent for his administra- between the State of Rhode mid-October. tion’s nation-to-nation working Island and the Narragansett Keel, who is on his third relationship with tribes. We Indian Tribe over the status of elected term as lieutenant gov- have an ambitious agenda to 32 acres of land is the interpre- ernor of the Chickasaw Nation Jefferson Keel strengthen economic develop- tation of one word in the Indian of Oklahoma, served as NCAI’s ment and improve tribal gov- Reorganization Act (IRA) of first vice-president since 2005. Others elected to NCAI offices ernment services. Tribal leaders 1934 — the word is “now.” According to the NCAI, Keel are a councilwoman for the are very satisfied that President The lawful interpretation of that is retired from the U.S. Army Pauma Band of Mission Indians, Obama is fulfilling his promise one word is very important to after more than 20 years of Juana Majel-Dixon, elected first to meet with tribal leaders on all Indian tribes of the United active duty service. He holds vice-president; president of the a regular basis during his term States not federally recognized a bachelor’s degree from East Oglala Sioux Tribe, Theresa in office. This historic meet- by June 1934 because it calls Central University in Ada, Two Bulls, elected recording ing will coincide with NCAI’s into question their legal eligibil- U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan Okla., and a Master of Science secretary; and chairman of the grand opening of the Embassy ity to have trust lands. degree from Troy University in Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, W. of Tribal Nations on Nov. 3 and to correct the long-standing The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe Alabama. He is experienced in Ron Allen, elected treasurer. a tribal leaders meeting on Nov. legal feud known as Carcieri of Chippewa Indians received social services and tribal health Tribal leaders across the 4.” v Salazar, so named after the federal recognition in 1972 programs. nation most likely had an oppor- He encouraged tribal leaders plaintiff, the current gover- and currently has 1,635 acres Keel replaces President Joe tunity to meet the new president to attend the meeting as a dis- nor of Rhode Island, and Ken in trust status with another 42 Garcia who is finishing two in person at the first of annual play of Indian Country unity in Salazar, the present Secretary acres pending status as trust terms as the organization’s elect- White House summit meetings beginning talks with the presi- of the Interior. Dorgan is also lands. ed president. with tribal leaders on Nov. 5. dent and his administration. the chairman of the Senate According to the document’s Committee on Indian Affairs. introduction, the IRA is “An Last February, the Supreme Act to conserve and develop Court sided with Rhode Island Proposed Site 41 landfill stopped Indian lands and resources; to By Rick Smith Area resident Linda Reynolds the area and Site 41 sits with per- on the issue, effectively casting extend to Indians the right to Those involved in civil resis- told The Barrie Examiner, mits already in place. Seeking a into doubt all trust land transac- form business and other organi- tance against the construction of “Unfortunately we cannot back fast solution, officials could eas- tions the Interior has taken on zations; to establish a credit sys- a landfill over a large Canadian off and be good winners until ily be tempted to resume build- behalf of tribes for the past 75 tem for Indians; to grant certain aquifer have won a battle. The these absolutely genuine issues ing the landfill. “And there we years and creating “two classes” rights of home rule to Indians; proposed garbage dump is are completely resolved. First go again, right back to the same of Indians in the United States. to provide for vocational educa- known as Site 41, about 40 miles there is the matter of the cer- confrontation.” The two classes refer to the eli- tion for Indians; and for other north of Toronto, and would sit tificate of approval. As long as In any case, the American gible and not-eligible for trust purposes.” on ground about 13 feet above this license for a landfill exists, Indian women who held a protest land acquisitions. Section 19 of the IRA, at the the Alliston aquifer. Scientists it remains a threat hanging over vigil in an encampment at the Dorgan describes the bill as a end of the document, stipulates say the water in the aquifer is Site 41.” site can go home. They tempo- technical amendment to the IRA that, “The term ‘Indian’ as used among the purest in the world. Reynolds said it’s quite fore- rarily blocked construction of and, if passed, would affirm in this Act shall include all Area residents fear leaching from seeable that sometime in the the landfill earlier this year and the Interior’s prior trust land persons of Indian descent who a landfill would cause contami- future, maybe even soon, an helped win the war against the acquisitions and, equally impor- are members of any recognized nation that would ruin the water emergency situation may develop project. They can rest a little tant, reaffirm the Secretary of Indian tribe now under federal purity and spread garbage runoff where a new landfill is needed in easier now. Interior’s authority to accept jurisdiction, and all persons to other bodies of water in the lands into trust for Indian tribes, who are descendants of such area, including lakes Huron and regardless of when the tribe was members who were, on June 1, Ontario. federally recognized. 1934, residing within the pres- The Simcoe County Council “If Congress does not act, ent boundaries of any reserva- approved a 1-year moratorium the ruling will create havoc in tion, and shall further include on Aug. 25 on construction of the Indian Country,” Dorgan said all other persons of one-half or dumpsite to examine more facts in an announcement. “ Inaction more Indian blood.” about the situation. The council by Congress could significantly The State of Rhode Island voted to eliminate the dump alto- impact planned development contends that the word “now” gether on Sept. 22 projects on Indian trust lands, in the above stipulation refers While the council seeks a new including the building of homes to tribes already recognized at approach to handling waste after and community centers; result the time the IRA was passed the decision to cancel the project, in a loss of jobs in an already in 1934. The U.S. Department protesters crucial to the even- challenging economic environ- of the Interior counters that it tual project’s demise say it’s not ment; and create costly and means any tribe recognized by enough. Grassroots opponents unnecessary litigation.” the federal government, plus who were key in the eventual Dorgan’s resolution passed in GOING SHOPPING? descendants of tribes recognized demise of the landfill project say the Senate by unanimous con- at the time. Site 41 will never be a dead issue sent on Sept. 30 and a message Recently, U.S. Senator Byron until the certificate of approval as Take your on the action sent to the House. Dorgan (D-N.D.) introduced a dump site is revoked and such A record of each representa- Soo Co-op Credit Union legislation amending the IRA matters in the future involve citi- tive’s position was not kept. zens every step of the way. MasterCard® Debit Card

Annual art auction set for Nov. 14 x Use wherever MasterCard® is accepted SAULT STE. MARIE — The Karla Sunn, Jeanne Tubman, Area Arts Council’s web site x Sault Area Art Council’s annual Zoey Wood-Salomon, Lotte (www.saultarts.org) as it is Easy and fast to use arts auction is set for Saturday, Steube, Rose Sundaram and photographed. x Safer than carrying cash Nov. 14, in the LSSU Cisler Gene Usimaki; jewelry by The exhibitions will be in x Access to cash, anytime, at ATM’s Nationwide Center. The local work donated Barbara Bryant, Sergio Barcena, place through Oct. 30. Alberta x Eliminates check approvals for auction is on display at the Annie Hubbard, Jan and Amy House is open Tuesday through Alberta House Mini Gallery Rohen and Jerry Wygant; Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. x Save by ordering checks less often during October. The auction photographs by Randy Krause, Admission is free of charge. display is large and multi-media Jude McConkey and Kayleigh For more information, call Jean and includes work from Sault White; pine needle baskets by Jones at (906) 437-5463. Summer Arts Festival artists as Janet Bonnell; a Petoskey stone Also on display for October well as artists from around the carving by Mike Schroeder; a in the Albert House Olive Craig area and from Sault Ste. Marie, turned wood bowl by Charles Gallery, the Eastern Upper 536 Bingham Ave. Ont. New work will be added as Jackson; prints; tole painting; Peninsula Craftsmen and the Le Sault Ste. Marie, MI. 49783 it comes in. leather work; hand made soaps; Sault Artist Guild share space Among the items in as of decorative gourds; hand woven in their annual joint exhibition. Brimley ~ Kinross ~ Cedarville Sept. 20 are original paintings rugs; note cards; pottery and The public is invited to meet the by Ken Hatfield, Kyung much more. Donated art work artists at Alberta House on Oct. www.soocoop.com Phone 906-632-5300 Hatfield, Margaret La Ponsie, will also be put on the Sault 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. 10 Features November 6, 2009 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Sault Naturalists National 2010 American open photo contest SAULT STE. MARIE nature photography. Indian student art — Now’s the time to dip into Here are the contest those nature photos you’ve conditions: been taking over the years or 1. Members of the Sault to get out and snap some of Naturalists are encouraged competition announced our beautiful fall scenery or to submit photos but anyone Are you an American Indian wildlife. The Sault Naturalists who is not a professional or Alaska Native student who are sponsoring a nature photographer or one of the likes to draw, paint, photograph photo contest for amateur judges is eligible to enter. or write? If so, the Student photographers with winners to 2. Photos must be submitted Artist Competition (SAC) might be chosen in three categories, on or before Nov. 27 to be be for you. Students in grades flora, fauna and scenery. considered. Do not include any Pre-K to 12 can submit artwork, Photographers with great identifying information on the including paintings, drawings, shots taken within 100 miles photos themselves, as they are photographs and digital art. of the twin cities of Sault Ste. to be judged anonymously. Writers in grades 6 through 12 Marie are invited to submit 3. There will be a limit of can submit a personal essay. All photos. This is a chance for five photos in each category per entries must be postmarked by amateurs to compare their work contributor. Jan. 29, 2010. with other non-professional 4. There is no limit on the The 2010 SAC theme is Department of Education, the org. To enter artwork in the photographers. date of any photograph. Bringing Honor Through Smithsonian’s National Museum competition, all students must Photos should be e-mailed 5. Photos in any format will Education. Entries for the SAC of the American Indian, register their entry online or call as attachments or mailed to the be accepted, but digital photos should relate to this theme Oklahoma History Center and toll free (866) 259-0060. Once program chair, John Lehman and 6 x 8 prints are preferred. and show the importance of the Northwest Museum of Arts you receive your confirmation at [email protected] or Photos in different formats will education for Native youth. and Culture. number, send us your artwork 4555 S. Nicolet Road, Sault Ste. be converted to 6 x 8 prints for Prizes will be awarded to first, The Student Art Competition with your application form Marie, MI 49783, by Friday, display. second and third place winners rules require that a student signed by a parent or guardian Nov. 27. A panel of judges will 6. Photos will be judged in in each grade category. register their entry online and a teacher in a single select the five best photos in the following categories: flora In recognition of the or over the phone prior to mailing. Entries must be each category and the prints (wildflowers, mushrooms, and students’ artistic talents, submitting their entry. For postmarked by Jan. 29, 2010. will be displayed at the Dec. 8 so forth); fauna (birds and other the 2009 Native American additional information, rules, Contact Rayanne Ganuelas, meeting of the Sault Naturalists animals); scenery (including student artist winning entries and entry form, please visit [email protected], (866) at Central United Methodist people in nature). were exhibited at the U.S. www.kids.indianeducation. 259-0060. Church. 7. Photos should be taken Voting by secret ballot will within an a 100-mile radius determine the winning photos of the International Bridge. in each category. The winning The area includes the Algoma photographers will be awarded District of Ontario and the appropriate prizes. The meeting eastern Upper Peninsula and will also include a presentation northern lower peninsula of by nature photographer Kirk Michigan. Zufelt who will provide 8. There will be appropriate information on some of the prizes for the winners in the artistic and technical aspects of three categories. FREE CLASSES Fridays, 12-3 p.m. Free Museum Studies University instructors. classes are being offered DATES: Nov. 6, 13, 20; at 531 Ashmun Street in Dec. 4, 11; Jan. 8, 15, 22, Sault Ste. Marie on Fri- 29; Feb. 12, 19, 26. days, from 12 to 3 p.m., on For more information, the dates below. contact Angeline Matson, Soup and sandwiches will (906) 635-4944, email: be provided and potluck is amatson@saulttribe. welcomed. Employees, join net. us for lunch! Tribal elders, transportation provided, call Sylvia Shannon at 635-7010 ahead of time. Classes start Nov. 6. 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1129 E. Easterday Ave., Sault, MI 49783 Win Awenen Nisitotung • November 6, 2009 Features 11 Simon Otto — the man behind the books By Brenda Austin Falling back into alcoholism, University of Utah. During that SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. he was in and out of jail and time he divorced his wife. A – You may know Simon Otto couldn’t hold down a job. He short time later he met and mar- as the author of such books as attended Alcoholics Anonymous ried Mary and they remained Grandmother Moon Speaks, and after remaining sober for together for 26 years until her We Walk Again, Walk In Peace, a year, celebrated by getting death. Aube Na Bing and Ah-Soo- drunk. “The people in AA were Today Otto has a bachelor’s CanNah-Nah Storyteller. The telling me how to sober up and degree in Ethnic Studies with a man behind these writings is stay straight. Two times I had minor in psychology and alco- multi-talented and learned in tried and failed so I decided I hol studies from the University Anishinaabe traditional ways. was going to do it my way. I of Washington, in addition to He was born in 1927 to didn’t do the AA steps in order. his counseling certificates. Christine (Baker) and Foster I did them at my own pace and It was during his marriage to Otto, who as children had met in the order that felt right to Mary that, with her encourage- each other at the government me. I have been sober now for ment, he began writing about Indian boarding school in Mt. 43 years and my whole life has his traditional American Indian Pleasant. Knowing he would Simon Otto and his wife, Andrea. changed around,” he said. past. His stories first appeared attend the same school when he About seven years after giv- in local publications and he is turned 7, Otto told his mother into the cold water. “I was won- would be connected to the fish ing up drinking, he was hired now the author of five books he would run away. Luckily, the dering what he was doing and and it would make him a good to work as a counselor for an with enough material, he said, school closed when he was 7 in about 5 minutes later he pulled fisherman. And if he ate the alcohol recovery program. The to write another three or four. 1934. out a fish. He stuck his arm eyes he would be able to see program offered to pay him to He is also working on his biog- Otto was born and grew back in the water again and 5 better underwater. “So that was go to school, so he enrolled at raphy. up in the same house that he minutes later had another fish,” how he taught me how to fish. I North Central University and In addition to writing and lives in today, after purchasing Otto said. did eat the heads, just the meat took some business courses. storytelling, Otto carves multi- it about seven years ago. As a In about a half-hour’s time, on the outside,” he said. He did so well in his classes dimensional pictures from child, he shared it with nine sib- Otto watched his grandfather Otto also spent three days they wanted him to continue wood, makes walking sticks and lings, his parents and maternal pull eight big trout from the alone in the woods during a and earn a degree in business. enjoys painting. grandfather, George Baker. stream for their lunch. His coming-of-age ritual. He was He was given a placement test He and his wife Andrea, Baker would talk to Otto grandfather told him fish have a given a few pieces of bacon, and even though he quit school married for seven years, live a in his Native language and nerve that runs from the gills to some matches, salt and pepper in the tenth grade, he had the simple life in the same house their tail on both sides of their although he understood his and his knife. During that time equivalent of a master’s degree. he grew up in overlooking the body. “If you reach in the water grandfather, Otto could not he snared rabbits, used a sling He entered a social work woods where his grandfather, real slow and find a fish under speak the language himself. shot to hunt robins, ate ber- program offered in Salt Lake many moons in the past, taught the overhang and start rubbing Baker taught his grandson how ries and had to climb a 30-foot City where he earned cer- him how to pull fish from a the fish where the nerve is on to survive in the woods and at tree and collect feathers from a tificates in counseling from the creek. its side, after a while the fish hawk’s nest. He built a lean-to, the age of 7, Otto began to learn will stop fining and you grab it. how to pick and identify medi- got a fire going, made tea from Somehow rubbing their sides wintergreen leaves, made a pine Mackinac County Animal Shelter cines and to hunt, trap and fish. mesmerizes them and you toss needle bed and collected clay “He was going to take me it out and start over again,” Otto 980 Cheeseman Road, St. Ignace, from a small creek. “My father fishing and I went outside and said. gave me an eagle feather for 906-643-7646 started to dig up some worms,” It’s been about 30 years passing the ritual,” he said. Open Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m to 1 p.m., Otto said. “He told me I didn’t since he followed his grandfa- As a child, Otto attended St. Sunday 9-11 a.m. or Call for an Appointment. need worms. I reached for my ther’s example, but Otto said he Francis Catholic School. “In the back of the church, they had a special place for Indians to sit. Written on the pews, it said, ‘These seats are only for the poor Indians of the parish.’ There were about four seats back there for us,” he said. Otto attended school there until he Zeeva is an elegant grey, dropped out in the 10th grade. green-eyed kitty who came Having what he called “self- in with her brother Magee. induced troubles,” Otto stole a car, was caught with beer and ended up in jail at 17. Married Ashley is a good little husky young to his pregnant girlfriend, girl whose pups were adopted. Evelyn, they had a tumultu- ous marriage, which ended in divorce years later. During his marriage and the birth of his five children, he began to drink. At 25, he found out he was infected with a bad case of Besides writing, Otto carves multi-dimensional pictures from wood, tuberculosis and was admitted makes walking sticks and enjoys painting. to a sanatorium. His doctor told him he had about 18 months to Magee is a real cutey. He fishing pole and he told me I was able to successfully capture live. He weighed 120 pounds and his sister could keep fish that same way about five when he was admitted. A year didn’t need my pole, either. I each other company. Dagwood is shy but warms times. later, after volunteering to thought I wasn’t going to argue up fast, and likes other pets. with the old man; I guessed His next lesson was in clean- take a new drug being tested, he knew what he was talk- ing and cooking the trout. Since he weighed 180 pounds. “All ing about. So we went into a brook trout don’t have scales, they could do for TB patients swamp in the woods, about 20 they can be eaten with their skin at that time was give you fresh minutes from the house.” The on. After gutting the fish, his air, a proper diet and bed rest. swamp, said Otto, had a little grandfather sent him in search There is no pain when you have creek running through it and of some clay and burdock TB; you just cough a lot. They there were bear and deer in the leaves. “He wrapped each fish opened all the windows and area. in a burdock leaf and packed turned the heat off to give us About 50 feet from the small it in clay. The fire was already fresh air to breathe. At 7 a.m. creek, his grandfather told him going and he put the fish in, they would come in and shut to lie down on the ground. just like putting it in an oven,” all the windows and you would Otto said. In 10 minutes, Baker He lay down next to Otto and have to shake the snow off of Dean is a kitten who looks Sarge is sweet and loves to cracked open the clay and sea- together they crawled towards your blankets. It you had a glass like a LOT of fun! play, walk and run! the creek. About 25 feet from soned the fish with bacon fat, of water or a plant, it would the creek, Baker told Otto to salt and pepper. freeze,” he said. “The new drug — DONATIONS WELCOME — stay there and watch him. They ate them there in the they were giving me made it so Mackinac Animal Aid Association is a 501C3 Otto watched as his grand- open under the trees. Simon’s you didn’t cough and that gave non-profit — all donations are tax deductible. All donations father crawled to the edge of grandfather said the brain was you time to heal.” are greatly appreciated. Send to: Mackinac Animal Aid, the 3-foot-deep creek and rolled the best part. He told Otto that He was eventually dis- up his sleeve and stuck his arm if he ate the fish’s head he charged a healthy man. P.O. Box 92, Moran, MI 49760 12 Features November 6, 2009 • Win Awenen Nisitotung

BCourthousey Ashley Macklin remembers Sault Tribe member At 3:53 p.m. the courthouse clock rang out seven minutes early for its 4 o’clock announce- ment. Those in attendance of the dedication ceremony in honor of Frank LaCoy, a Sault Tribe member, stared up in wonder. “My dad would never have stood for that.” Frank’s eldest son, Frank “JR” LaCoy Jr. shook his head. Frank LaCoy kept the clock wound to precision for 32 years as one of his many duties as a maintenance man. While some may have seen Frank as a lowly janitor, a man not to be noticed, he took his job very seriously. He took pride in keeping the inside and outside of the court house spectacularly clean, as he knew that it was, in fact, a source of pride to the commu- nity. “Dad never did anything half Above, the late Frank LaCoy shows off the County Courthouse way. He always had a strong Clockworks. At right, Frank’s widow, Molly, mulches the young tree work ethic, something he tried planted in Frank’s honor. To her left, Scott Shackleton, to her right, to instill in all of us,” daughter Diane Moore. Karen LaCoy said. radiation that left him weak Frank lost his 10-year battle Frank retired from the court- and irritated. The doctors had with cancer on May 29, 2009. Perhaps the tenderest motor coach driver, was on a house, but wasn’t content to given him around a year to live. He was surrounded by his fam- moment came when Shackleton trip for Kewadin casinos and live the life of ease in retire- However, the bad luck for the ily. helped Frank’s widow, Molly, was unable to attend. “It would ment, taking on positions in the LaCoy family had not run out. Oct. 19, 2009 would have who is also battling cancer, have been cool to be there,” he Security and Motor Pool depart- That same year Frank’s daugh- been Frank’s 71st birthday. It shovel mulch around her said. “So many people came out ments at Kewadin Casino. That ter, Tracy, was diagnosed with was also the day the courthouse beloved Frank’s tree. Frank’s in support of my dad and fam- is, until 2007, when the cancer ALS. In the face of his own chose to remember him. A tree sisters, Diane, Barb and Joyce, ily.” he had been diagnosed with mortality, Frank was the coping stands in the courtyard in his along with Frank’s children, Many people may not have nearly a decade before came out patriarch he’d always been. honor. The grand turnout includ- Karen, Robin and Tracy, with noticed Frank in his time here, of remission and spread from “He was strong, he was ed Frank’s dear friends, Scott several grandchildren and but he touched the hearts of a his throat to his lungs. Early that always strong, right to the end,” Shackleton, Kari Willis, Marilyn extended family members, lot of people in the community year he was forced yet again grandson Airman Scott LaCoy McDonald and Don Cooper as looked on comforting each and tribe he loved. He proved into retirement and to undergo said via e-mail from Korea, well as other members of his other. that even the most ordinary man rounds of chemotherapy and where he is serving. extended courthouse family. Frank’s other son, John, a could prove to be extraordinary. Win Awenen Nisitotung • November 6, 2009 Features 13 Adventures lurk on National Scenic Trails By Rick Smith Most folks have at least heard mention of America’s national parks and monuments. Many folks may even be aware of similar grand reserves in other countries around the world. It could be, though, not many are aware of the fun and Tribe service area and turning adventures waiting on another south in the Hiawatha National lesser-known component of the Forest to cross the Mackinac National Park Service — our Bridge. country’s scenic trails. Once across the bridge, the Probably the most famous trail continues through western of these obscure national Michigan eventually ambling Participating in JKL Bahweting’s Walk to School Day was Eugene Gravelle,first grade, and his dad Gene treasures is the Appalachian east to start a southerly route Gravelle Trail, which runs about 2,178 along the Ohio border into miles from Maine to Georgia Pennsylvania on into New and the Natchez Trace run- York. ning between southwest According to the North 2010 Census: Overcoming the Mississippi into Tennessee. Country Trail Association, a In all, there are nine national volunteer organization in part- scenic trails across the coun- nership with the National Park American Indian undercount try. Starting in the west, the By Kim D. Hunter, sage is not enough to reach Us Detroit’s Karen Hudson Service and other government Pacific Crest Trail stretches US Census Bureau, Detroit everyone. More than 140 lan- also suggested regular census agencies to oversee the trail, 2,650 miles from the northern Imagine you had to reach guages are spoken in Michigan updates. From Michigan Korean only a few souls have trekked border of Washington to the millions of people who speak alone. We need to engage those Weekly’s, Tak Young Kim, to the whole trail in a single jour- southern border of California. hundreds, perhaps thousands who have been communicating Venkata Balanethiram host of ney. Thousands of folks find The Continental Divide Trail of different languages and that with their respective communi- WPON’s Tamil Amudham radio themselves on segments of the meanders 3,100 miles through these folks come from places ties before this decennial census show, the need to establish trust trail every year, all year long. four states, its northern ter- all over the globe representing and who will be there when this was raised repeatedly. The vast geographic expanse minus at the northern bor- many religious and social tradi- is over. That means the ethnic Segments of the ethnic media of the trail offers something der of Montana leads to the tions. Now imagine you not media. audience are new immigrants for everyone: winter camping southwestern border of New only had to communicate with Mainstream news outlets from countries where a gov- and snowshoeing, long-dis- Mexico. The Ice Age Trail these folks but help them real- are all online and easy to find. ernment census has ominous tance trail running or quiet snakes through Wisconsin and, ize it’s to their benefit to fill out But some smaller outlets that overtones and isn’t designed to weekends with children. to the east, three trails identi- a census questionnaire that will serve a distinct ethnic audi- support democracy and deliver About 800 volunteers tend fied as the Potomac, Heritage be arriving in their homes from ence only produce hard copy services. This is but one area to trail development and main- and Florida. the government. or radio stations target smaller tenance every year. Indeed, a where informed, trusted ambas- The longest of them all, Many of these communities geographic areas. So the Census resident of Sault Ste. Marie, sadors are key to delivering though, is still under con- have a history of being sub- Media Team has to rely on Chuck McReady, recently the message of the benefits of struction in some parts. It is stantially undercounted. People the knowledge of people like received the 2009 Trail Blazer completing and mailing the the east-west North Country in the majority population are Hayg Oshagan of Wayne State Award for his support of the census questionnaire in a timely Scenic Trail. It wanders 4,600 missed but minority populations University’s Communications trail. manner. miles across seven states from are missed at an even greater Department. Much more can be learned Some attendees like Walid the middle of North Dakota rate, hence the term “differen- Professor Oshagan has about the trail by visiting Jadan of Middle Eastern to the eastern border of New tial undercount.” compiled an impressive list www.nps.gov/noco or www. Broadcasting Network (MBN) York. The magnificent trail By the way, everyone has a of ethnic media in the state of northcountrytrail.org. Those and Elias Gutierrez of the mingles along places such as window of about one month to Michigan. That list was instru- interested in learning more weekly, Latino, were known Lake Itasca, the Minnesota complete and mail the census mental in helping the Census about the National Scenic from the 2000 Census. Others, source of the Mississippi questionnaire. After that, you Bureau and New American Trails or the National Historic though fixtures in their com- River, and northern Wisconsin have to send people to their Media (NAM) co-host an eth- Trails, including the Trail of munities, such as N.A. Wochen- before winding across the door to collect the information. nic media conference last April Tears, should visit www.nps. Post’s Ingrid Stein and Jaroslaw northern reaches of the Sault Yes, this is a daunting task, but in the Westin Book Cadillac gov/nts. Rumin of Polish language it’s also a crucial aspect of con- Hotel in Detroit. Sandy Close of Radio Kotrast, met with the ducting the 2010 U.S. Census. NAM moderated the event. Census Bureau for the first Dental clinic has new sign Two obvious things emerge While the focus was Metro time. ENGADINE—A bright new from the challenges noted Detroit, we had representa- Besides the questions of sign on the outside of the facility above. We have to make every- tives from as far as Michigan’s trust—where does this informa- boldly announces the location one aware of the benefits, the Upper Peninsula. Rick Smith, tion ultimately go, does law federal funding, the local infra- staff writer for Win Awenen of the West Mackinac Dental enforcement have access to the structure, the support of com- Nisitotung, the official news- Clinic. It is hoped that the sign, information—the media repre- mercial and nonprofit business paper of the Sault Ste. Marie which features the clinic name sentatives want to be assured ventures and the political repre- Tribe of Chippewa Indians, American community at our that the Census Bureau was and logo printed in brilliant sentation, all based on popula- drove more than 300 miles to clinics. However, we don’t ask doing enough to reach their blue, will improve awareness tion data from the census. But participate in the roundtable what tribe people belong to. I respective audiences/ethnic of the clinic and eliminate before we can communicate discussion. groups. Once it was established some confusion that patients would guess that some members with these diverse communities, Arnold Jackson, associate that a $250,000 fine and years have experienced about which of the Sault Tribe receive care at we first have to know how to director for Decennial Census; in prison await any Census entrance to use. the West Mackinac Dental clinic. approach the Middle Eastern Dwight P. Dean, regional direc- worker who reveals personal The dental clinic provides If not, they certainly would be community versus the American tor for the U.S. Census Bureau, information, and that there’s care to patients from throughout welcome to,” said Joseph Zyble, Indian or African American Detroit Region and Raul a wall between the Census the eastern region of the Upper U.P. Association of Rural Health communities. Cisneros of the Census Bureau’s Bureau and law enforcement, Peninsula, offering general Services, Inc. communications We need people from those Public Information Office, were Associate Director Jackson dentistry services, preventative manager. communities who are skilled the main speakers. But the 40 responded with a challenge. He and emergency care, along with Zyble added, “As a ‘federally- in communications, who have representatives of the various asked the attendees what they some procedures such as root qualified health center,’ all of the trust and can develop trust in ethnic outlets were the stars of were going to do with their canals and crowns, that are clinics in our network provide the various ethnic communities the event. It was their concerns knowledge of the importance of performed on a limited basis. care in areas of the Upper around our three-state region and efforts that were addressed the Census. Peninsula where such services of Michigan, Ohio and West and supported. Besides providing convenient “You each have a great stake are scarce, regardless of people’s Virginia. That’s the Regional Karen Love, first vice chair dental care to local residents— in making sure that each mem- most insurance plans are insurance status or ability to Partnership team, a team diverse of the National Newspaper enough to reach coal miners in Publishers’ Association, ber of your audience is count- accepted—the dental clinic also pay.” ed,” said Jackson. Indeed the serves persons without insurance The West Mackinac Dental West Virginia and Somali immi- chief operating officer of grants in Ohio. This team helps the Michigan Chronicle and main goal of the Ethnic Media or who have low incomes. A Clinic is located at W. 14034 us tailor the census message to Michigan Front Page, was but Conference was to empower the sliding fee option is available Melville St. in Engadine. To be appropriate for the commu- one of the key players who attendees with the knowledge and is based on an individual’s schedule an appointment call nities they represent. promised a monthly article on they need to raise awareness in (906) 477-6090. For more income and family size. Of course even a diverse the U.S. Census to raise the their respective communities in information about the clinic visit “We certainly provide services team delivering a positive mes- awareness of her audience. Tell a way that no one else can. to members of the Native www.upruralhealth.org. 14 Photo Gallery November 6, 2009 • Win Awenen Nisitotung New Straits area hospital to open April 2010 ST. IGNACE — A blessing, prayer and offerings were given at the location of the new Mackinac Straits Hospital and tribal Health Center Complex in St. Ignace on Oct. 28 by Traditional Healer Harlan Downwind. The building, which broke ground in 2008, is scheduled to open in April 2010. In addi- tion to housing a new hospital for the Straits area, it will be the new home of the Sault Tribe’s Health and Human Services Center. The center provides medical, optical, behav- ioral health, traditional medicine, pharmacy, community health, dental and Anishinabek Community and Family Services for tribal members. Members of the Sault Tribe Board of Directors, the Mackinac Straits Hospital Board of Directors and staff of the tribe’s Administration and Health Division were on hand for this special event. “This project has brought our community together and I hope to see this partnership grow,” said tribal Chairman Joe McCoy. “We look forward to the spring 2010 opening.” The Sault Tribe and Mackinac Health Systems began working on this project almost 10 years ago. “This is a great project and the cooperative effort will benefit both of our communities,” said Ron Mitchell of the Mackinac Straits Hospital Board. Exterior of the new Mackinac Straits Hospital and tribal Health Center Complex. When the hospital is complete, it will Photo by Michelle Bouschor include the new in-patient hospital, emergency department, community outpatient clinic, radi- ology, laboratory, hospital pharmacy, admin- istration, and the tribe’s Health and Human Services Center that will replace the existing Lambert Tribal Health Center. Sault Tribe board member Pat Rickley, said, “This new facility is a positive place for all community members that utilize it.” Board member Keith Massaway, said, “It has been wonderful to see the local governments and citizens work together towards completion of the hospital.” Sault Tribe Executive Director Kristi Little, said, “It was great to see the rooms and how the space is coming together. Health Division staff from the Sault and St. Ignace have worked very hard to ensure the needs of the community are met. They should be very proud of their work and that their efforts will benefit all those that use the clinic.” Chairman of the hospital board, Ron Mitchell, welcomed everyone to the blessing and smudging ceremony.

Above left: Marlene Glaesmann, RN, MPA, Rural Health Program manager. Above right: Sault Tribe Health Director Bonnie Culfa, Directors Lana Causley, Keith Massaway and Shirley Petosky, Chairman Joe McCoy, Directors Pat Rickley, Bob LaPoint and Dennis McKelvie. Left: Checking out her new office space is Penny Vizina, Sault Tribe optomitrist (right) and Jackie Burton, certificed paraop- tometric at the Lambert Center. Right: Health Director Bonnie Culfa, leading a group on a tour of the new facilities.

Photos by Brenda Austin Win Awenen Nisitotung • November 6, 2009 Photo Gallery 15 Fun with this year’s Halloween tricks and treats

Trick or treat! The children from Sault Tribe Head Start and the Child Care Center paraded through the Anishnaabek Community and Family Service (ACFS) offices on Thursday, Oct. 29, for the Head Start children and Friday, Oct. 30, for the Child Care Center children. The staff of ACFS decorated the offices and handed out treats to the children. Officers from Law Enforcement and staff from the casino attended and helped ACFS employees hand out good- ies. Unit 1 elders also contributed candy. On Friday, Oct. 30, children visited downtown merchants and Sault Tribe Administration for some Trick or Treat fun.

Photo by Liz Wall Photos by Brenda Austin Photo by Liz Wall Amy McCoy and her children Quinn Phoenix McCoy, 9, Eva Henderson trick or treating at Sault Tribe and Geezhik Michael McCoy, 5. Administration offices.

Helen, Lisa and Joy Kerfoot. Kristi Madigan, ACFS records technician Teri Romano, ACFS office supervisor, hands and Maria Pine, 3. out treats to Kiara Cleary, 3.

Purchasing and ACFS employees: back left to front: Lisa Bumstead, Jill Romano, Kristi Madigan, Jocelyn Fabry, Kari O’Gorman, Katie Wallis, Jennifer McKerchie, Michelle Maleport, Paggy Maleport and Teri Ethan Eggert, 3 years old, and mother Kyle Wagner, Chile Care Center Mike McKerchie and his son Lucas, Romano. Elizabeth Eggert. aide, and Eleanor Miller, 15 months. 11 months. ARC holds Domestic Violence Awareness Walk The Advocacy Resource Center and Sault Tribe Law Enforcement hosted a candle light walk October 14 in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The walk started at the Elder’s center in Sault Ste. Marie and afterwards there was a social gathering with soup and fry bread and door prizes. Right: Matt (left) and Vanessa Patzwald. Far right: Sault Tribe Law Enforcement Officer Mike Pins (right). Below left: Vicki Puidokas (front left). Bottom right: Lisa Windsor, Teri Romano, Lisa Bumstead and Jocelyn Fabry. 16 Features November 6, 2009 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Do Something gives teens something to do Using the power of online to get teens to do good stuff offline By Rick Smith anyway. causes. Do Something, based and products are free. We’re community and impact the The next time The organization in New York City, is actually not after teens’ money; we want causes you’re passionate about. your teens complain, puts forth that teenag- staffed by 13 “old people.” The their passion, time and creativ- The clubs program launched in “There’s nothing to ers have the power to organization says its CEO and ity.” 2006 and already has over 600 do,” tell them to get on make positive changes “Chief Old Person,” Nancy The products they speak of clubs in 43 states, Puerto Rico the Internet and check in their communities, Lublin, was instrumental in Do are cash weekly awards and and Canada. Start a club at your out www.dosomething.org. especially with modern commu- Something’s growth and creat- grants to enhance the success of school now.” According to an overview nications technologies at their ing grants and award money teens turning positive ideas into Furthermore, Do Something of the Web site staff posted on disposal that can turn ideas into to teens who want to make a reality. offers another scary sound- Facebook, Do Something is a positive action. Do Something difference. Lublin accepted the It gets better. Since 1996, ing component called Social community where young people aims to inspire and support CEO position in 2003. the organization honors its best Action Boot Camps, which learn, listen, speak, vote, vol- teens who see the need to do The rest of the guidelines the young movers and shakers in “bring together a diverse group unteer, ask and take action to something and believe in their organization lives by include the nation with a huge $10,000 of young community leaders, make the world a better place. ability to take action. trusting and respecting teens. community grant. Winners activists and social entrepre- They want to increase volun- The organization lists five “We provide reliable, easy to receive $100,000 and take part neurs for a day of networking teerism among teens from the guidelines some may find scary, access information and activa- in a special awards ceremony and training dedicated to giving current level of 23 percent. such as to believe in teenagers, tion strategies, but teens decide with celebrities and media cov- each attendee the tools to grow They aspire to create a “do because they can lead today and for themselves what to do . . . erage. and sustain their community something generation” where don’t require adults. We think all measurable contri- Teens are encouraged to form action ideas, projects and orga- more than 51 percent of teens Wait! What makes them butions from teens are valuable local Do Something Clubs. The nizations.” are active in supporting their think adults aren’t required? It . . . We understand that teenag- organization notes the clubs Those interested in learn- communities. appears the statement pertains ers have diverse abilities and “are a fun, free, and easy way ing much more need only visit Well, sounds constructive to teens embarking on local constraints . . . Our programs for you to take action in your www.dosomething.org. Artists of all kinds invited to get some support By Rick Smith Group members take turns of what happened and what Saturday, Dec. 19. People of the Eastern Upper presenting works in progress, can be done to fix the harm “We invite all artists to join Peninsula involved or interested whatever they may be, and that was caused. Eagle and our group,” said Brenner. “We in arts of any sort are invited to other members in attendance Coyote are the protagonists. would like to see Native artists join a Sault Ste. Marie group offer encouraging suggestions The information for the book is and writers coming to our gath- for camaraderie and critique or comments to help artists in based on interviews with tribal erings; I know there are many sessions. Creative Endeavors reaching goals on projects. elders from Canada and three in the area.” meets for about two hours In a recent meeting, the tribes in Michigan, includ- Creative Endeavors evolved every other Tuesday at noon group heard and discussed the ing Sault Tribe, who attended from the Cabin Fever Writers’ in the community room of the prose and poetry of four writ- boarding schools in Canada Group last September and, Bayliss Public Library. It’s all ers, reviewed an oil painter’s and Michigan plus a massive according to Brunner, is more free and casual. In addition, unfinished work and made the amount of research materi- diverse to support all forms of Saturday meetings are starting acquaintance of a doll maker. als, personal experience and creativity. for those whose work schedules Sharon Brunner Brunner has a work in prog- support from people from all For more information, con- prevent attending meetings on ress she describes as creative walks of life.” tact Sharon Brunner at (906) Tuesdays. ulty of Bay Mills Community non-fiction. “It’s about what Remaining meetings for 632‑9500 or brunner60@ Sault Tribe member Sharon College and a member of the tribal communities were this year are scheduled for hotmail.com, Jillena Rose at Brunner acts as coordinator for Sault Tribe’s Child Welfare like before European contact, Saturday, Nov. 14; Tuesday, [email protected] or Bayliss the meetings. She is on the fac- Committee. what happened and the results Nov. 17; Tuesday, Dec. 8 and Public Library at 632‑9331. Book offers guidance on developing tribal histories By Rick Smith Historians have largely ignored how the United States government Scholar Duane Kendall Hale’s about 100 years of Indian history of mismanaged Indian affairs. Researching and Writing Tribal the 20th century. And many books Another example Hale uses is the Histories is an 84-page guide in 8.5- on Indian history have overlooked contribution of American Indian mem- by 11-inch format especially written smaller tribes, which are rapidly dis- bers of the military in World War I. for anyone interested in preserving appearing. Hale notes the main reason citizenship the story of an American Indian tribe. The first chapter is an intrigu- was granted to Indians in 1924 was The book contains an introduction ing look at the variables possible in the outstanding service and patriotism and five chapters covering aspects preventing an accurate portrayal of demonstrated by Indians in the war. of historians’ work from reasons for individuals or entire civilizations Yet, Hale says not one single book writing Indian history to acquiring in historic accounts. Most people has been written about the role of funding or grants. have heard of George Custer, for American Indians in that war. In the introduction, Hale offers example, but how many know of Other chapters examine choosing a four reasons for writing tribal his- the more successful Lt. Col. Nelson subject, searching for material, using tories: Many books have been writ- Miles who received the surrender of Canadian archives, notation and writ- ten about American Indians, but Crazy Horse, drove Sitting Bull into ing plus a few other subjects. not authored by American Indians; Canada and captured Chief Joseph Researching and Writing Tribal consequently, Indians’ point of view and Geronimo? Hale points out the Histories is available for $14.95 plus is often missing in historical works. reason Custer is famous and Miles shipping and handling exclusively Historians have romanticized the is obscure is due to the latter’s hav- through Michigan Indian Press, 531 19th century encroachment of Euro- ing had sympathy toward American Ashmun Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI Americans into Indian Country. Indians and openly acknowledging 49783 or call (906) 632-6398. Volunteering at public library was unexpectedly fun By Vikki Cook I volunteered with the Friends of raisers the Friends hold throughout the Library Web site, some of the donations Volunteering for the community can Bayliss Public Library on Wednesday, year. Others include the sweets sale on over the years have helped to purchase be a very rewarding experience. It can July 29, and had a great time. We sorted Valentine’s Day and a silent auction in large print books, videos for the visually change your perspective on the day and books for the gently used book sale held mid-October. They also have special impaired, lobby furniture, silk plants and the community as a whole. It is easy on Aug. 4. The sale gave members of the fundraisers throughout the year, one trees, out-of-town newspaper subscrip- in this hustle and bustle, online world community great deals on used books of example is a puppet sale to benefit the tions, audio books and display racks, we are living in today to get away from all genres plus videos, music and maga- library’s room for children. They also new reference books, public access our community and connections to our zines. It was a wonderful chance for have an ongoing tote bag sale. computer workstations, an information neighbors. Not only does volunteering people from all facets of the community The Friends of Bayliss Public Library kiosk and refreshments for visiting guest put you right next to your neighbors with to get good reading material cheap. It work to enhance funds for meeting spe- speaker events just to name a few. shared interests, it lets you feel the joy was great being able to pick up books cial library needs. They also promote of helping others. It usually implies put- for vacation season without cutting into knowledge and participation in library ting down text messaging phones and vacation funds. programs. Moving? Call (800) 251-6597 or meeting new people as well. This was just one of several fund- According to the Bayliss Public 635-3396 to update your address. Win Awenen Nisitotung • November 6, 2009 People 17 LaBlance graduates Births... late Ellen Derusha, who walked on in 1982, and her great aunt is Evelyn (Derusha) Futo who from basic training resides in Ecorse, Mich. River, Ont., a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, completed basic training July 24, 2009. He was stationed at Fort Benning, Ga., with “Bravo Company 1st Battalion, 330th Infantry Regiment US Army. Matthew excelled at physical training and received the “Rock Force” Battalion Certificate of Achievement. Matthew is trained in hand-to-hand combat, Lucas, Logan and Peyton Greenier (L-R) chemical warfare and vari- GREENIER TRIPLETS Joyce and Troy Greenier of ous weaponry. He is currently Triplets were born to Lisa Harbor Springs. (Joyce and stationed at Fort Knox, Ky., and Nelson Greenier of Boyne Troy now have eight grandchil- Private Matthew W.C. with Alpha Company 1/26 1st COOPER SOBER Falls at Spectrum Health dren and another on the way on LaBlance, son of Robert and Platoon, part of the Big Red RD and Amber (Zaug) Hospital in Grand Rapids on Halloween.) Marienne LaBlance of Goulais One. Sober of Charlevoix, Mich., May 5, 2009. Daughter Peyton are the proud parents of a Scott, born at 8:24 a.m. ,was 3 ‘TARYN RENEE RADLE son, Cooper Zaug Sober, born pounds, 13 oz. and 16.5 inches A daughter, Taryn Renee Aug. 25, 2009, at Northern Shagen receives in length. Son Logan Thomas, Radle, was born to Tommy Michigan Hospital in Petoskey, born at 8:25 a.m., was 4 and Sara (Renaud) Radle of Mich. He weighed 9 pounds, pounds, 1 oz. and 17.75 inches Alanson, Mich., at 8:20 p.m. 1.5 ounces and measured 20 Paul Ripley Award in length. Son Lucas Vincent, on Sept. 5, 2009, at Northern inches in length. He joins born at 8:25 a.m., was 3 Michigan Regional Hospital. his brother Flynn Corey at pounds, 12 oz. and 15.5 inches Taryn weighed 8 pounds, 2 home. Grandparents are Ron in length. ounces and was 19 inches in and Pat Sober and Ron and The babies middle names length. Her 3-year-old sib- Cindy Neumann of Sault Ste. come from their uncles. They ling is Josie Marie Radle. Marie, Mich. Also Leonard and have a 3-and-3/4-year-old big Grandparents are Dennis and Vivienne Zaug of Whitehall, brother named James Troy. We Donna Renaud of Indian River, Mich. Great grandparents are call him J.T. Mich., and Irene and the late Joyce McCoy of Sugar Island, Grandparents are Faye and Tom Radle Sr. of Alanson. Mich., and Gerald Corey of Jim Parrish of Charlevoix and Taryn’s great grandmother is the Torch Lake, Mich. McLeod’s celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Then ...... and Now Paul Shagen, right, received the LSSU Alumni Assocaitions Paul Ripley Award, poses with his LSSU mentor Gary Johnson. Lake Superior State cal science and pre-law pro- University’s Alumni Association grams had prepared me to excel honored outstanding alumni academically. The dedicated at the annual Alumni Awards faculty continuously challenged Banquet during Great Lake me to think independently and State Weekend, Oct. 16-17. critically, an essential skill in Sault Tribe member Paul both the practice and teaching Shagen Class of ’94, was of law.” accorded the Paul Ripley Award Gary Johnson, Shagen’s for Young Alumni. LSSU advisor and one of his Shagen, who was LSSU’s mentors, introduced him at the Outstanding Political Science banquet, noting Shagen had one Graduate and Outstanding of the best senior thesis presen- Native American Graduate, will tations and a passion for getting add the Paul Ripley Award for the job done well. In his accep- Young Alumni to his list. The tance, Shagen said that while he award has been presented since may not have been the smartest honor on June 27, 2009. The couple have 11 1994 to graduates and former person in the classroom, he children: Dolly, who resides in Florida; Sonny, students who have enjoyed had the capability to out-work Diane, Debbie, Beverly, Kathy, Linda, Loretta, exceptional personal and pro- everyone. Mark and Tenniel, who all reside in Sault Ste. fessional success early in their He thanked everyone, espe- Marie; and Jim, who resides in California. They careers. cially his family, Prof. Johnson Norm and Alice McLeod of Sault Ste. Marie, also have 26 grandchildren, eight great grandchil- After leaving LSSU in 1994, and Prof. Carol Andary, and Mich. celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary dren and three great, great grandchildren. Shagen attended University of said the award was shared on July 6, 2009. They were married July 6, 1959. Norm and Alice would like to thank everyone New Mexico-Albuquerque and among them. He paid special A 50th anniversary party was held in their who attended their 50th anniversary party. earned a juris doctorate and tribute to his mother. “She Indian law certificate. He was raised three kids on her own. also named as the school of We didn’t have a lot. But mom law’s outstanding graduate. had pride and knew there was October team member Congratulations of to Althe Jason month McRorie, Sabrina Shagen has served on the a better day made possible Farrish, Kewadin Sault Oshelski and Jennifer Sault Tribe Board of Directors, through education and hard team member of the McRorie. Al was “some- where he also served as a tribal work.” month for October. Al what” surprised when he attorney, and served as pros- He said that both he and currently works as a Pit was presented with his ecutor for Lac Courte Oreilles his sister went on to advanced Boss and started working award in the pit surround- Tribal Court. He teaches at degrees after their undergradu- for Kewadin in 1986. He ed by his co-workers and Thomas M. Cooley Law School ate degree, and added, “We’re has worked at the Hessel, customers. in Lansing. forever indebted to how our St. Ignace and Sault loca- Way to go, Al! We “The high quality of an mother raised us.” tions. Al was raised in truly appreciate your education from LSSU became Shagen and his wife Emily Patti Curran, shift manager, Al Farrish, pit boss the Sault and has four work and dedication to readily apparent in law school,” have three daughters, Claudia, and Tony Goetz, chief operations officer. children, Brian McRorie, the success of Kewadin. he said. “The rigor of the politi- Emma and Isabella. 18 Walking On ... November 6, 2009 • Win Awenen Nisitotung ELIZABETH LIPPONEN DONNA JEAN LEE Cary, Ill., Frank (Linda) Cole Rachel Bouchey, and Britney Haapala, Hudson T. Haapala, Elizabeth Marie “Chicki” Donna Jean Lee, 54, of of Sault Ste. Marie, Susan Bouchey; six great-grandchil- Jake A. Komarnizki, Mercedes Lipponen, Simmons Weseman of Brimley, Michael dren; one sister, Jean Marie K. Komarnizki and Kayden G. 38, died Oct. Road, (Leona) Cole of Brimley, Cathy (John) Bakos of Freeland; two Owaski. 12, 2009, Hessel, (Keith) Schmiedel of Oshkosh, sisters-in-law and three broth- He was preceded in death by at her home Mich., died Wis., and Debra (Wayne) ers-in-law, Steve (Debbie) his great grandparents, Wilfred in Brimley, Saturday, Knight of Sault Ste. Marie; 15 Sumner, Michael (Lana) and Genevieve Aikens, John Mich. She Oct. 17, grandchildren, Lawrence III, Sumner, Paul (Donna) Sumner, Sawasky, Leonard and Vivian was born 2009, at her Timothy, Joseph Jr., James, Carol (Rico) Salerno, and Ermatinger, Mario Naccarato April 20, home. She Jennifer, Cindy, Michael Jr., Maryann Sumner; and several and Dennis and Marion Roy. 1971, in was born Steven, Justin, Benjamin, Mark, nieces and nephews. Visitation and prayers were Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. April 12, Rebecca, Jonathan, Nicole and Joseph was preceded in death held Oct. 19, 2009, at Clark Chicki enjoyed bowling, 1955, in St. Ignace, Mich., to Starr; 16 great-grandchildren; by his father, Joseph Lockwood Bailey Newhouse Funeral cooking and baking. She was an Harold Phillip and Elizabeth sisters, Pauline Hickman of Bouchey of Saginaw, in 2006. Home. Mass of Christian Burial avid Red Wings Fan and an all- June (Miller) Gugin. Sault Ste. Marie and Jean Link A Funeral Mass was held was held Oct. 20, 2009 at St. sports mom. Donna was raised in of Saginaw, Mich.; many nieces Sept. 15 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Joseph’s Catholic Church, Sault She is survived by her hus- Hessel and attended school and nephews. Church, with the Rev. Robert Ste. Marie, with Father Piotr band, Bruce; children, Danny, in Cedarville. She married She was preceded in death by Nalley officiating. Burial took Zaczynski and Father Cyriac Russell and Heather (Erik Kenneth (Itchy) Lee on Feb. 17, her parents; her first husband, place at St. Mary’s of Hannah Kottayarikil as Celebrants, with Heinrich) Lipponen; mother, 1973, in St. Ignace. She worked Lawrence A. Cole Sr.; her sec- Catholic Cemetery. burial in Lakeview Cemetery to Maxine Forsythe; sisters, for many years as a cook and ond husband, Ralph Moran; a In memory of Joseph, memo- follow. Becky (Lee Seaman) Dumas, hotel housekeeper. Donna also daughter, Patricia Runge; a son, rial donations may be given to Memorial contributions Sherry (Ed) Hachigan and Trish was co-owner of Malfunction Lawrence A. Cole Jr.; a grand- the Carmelite Monastery, 3501 may be made to Hospice of Doherty; brothers, Gerald (Kim) Junction along with her hus- son, Dylan Schmiedel; a broth- Silver Lake Road, Traverse Chippewa County. Forsythe and Gary (Stacey) band. She was a member of er, Walter “Sonny” Sipniewski; City, or St. Patrick’s Parish, 630 Synett; granddaughter, Vera; the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of and two sisters, Theresa Monroe W. Silver Lake Road, Traverse BARBARA J. SKALLA father- and mother-in-law, Chippewa Indians. and Mary Monroe. City. Barbara J. (Archambeault) Roger and Lillian Lipponen; Donna enjoyed reading, A memorial service was held Please share thoughts with Skalla of Niles, Mich., passed and several aunts and uncles, puzzles, dancing and picking Oct. 4, 2009, at the Armella the family at Joe’s online guest away Thursday, June 18, including special Aunt Phyllis, berries and mushrooms. She Parker Center in Bay Mills, book at www.reynolds-jonkhoff. 2009, while vacationing in “Grandma” Shirley and Uncle loved to bake, her specialty with Brother John Hascall offi- com. The family was assisted Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Pete. being lemon meringue pie. She ciating. by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral She was one of 16 children She was preceded in death liked to cook for family gather- Memorials may be left to the Home, Traverse City. born to John and Delima by her aunts, Joan and Janice; ings. Most of all Donna enjoyed American Heart Association or (Lamouria) Archambeault in and uncles, Ugly and Pa. spending time with her family the Mary Freebed Rehabilitation BRANDON JAMES Cooks, Mich. A Mass of Christian Burial and especially time with her Hospital (stroke or spinal SAWASKY She is survived by four was held Oct. 15, 2009, at St. grandchildren. cord injury program) in Grand Brandon James Sawasky, 19, sons, Steven (Denise) Skalla Mary’s ProCathedral Church, Donna is survived by her Rapids, Mich. of Kinross, of Niles, Mich., Dan (Patty) with Father Pawel Mecwel husband, Kenneth (Itchy) Arrangements were handled Mich., died Skalla of Stow, Ohio, John as celebrant. Her final resting Lee; her mother, Elizabeth by C.S. Mulder Funeral Home Oct. 15, (Lorraine) Skalla of Dowagiac, place is Riverside Cemetery in Gugin of Hessel; her daughter, and Cremation Services. 2009. He Mich., David (Debbie) Skalla Sault Ste. Marie. Angel Marie Lee-Salvador Condolences may be left online was born of Edwardsburg, Mich.; three of Hessel; five grandchil- at www.csmulder.com. July 31, daughters, Michelle (Stanley) Levi Russell Snow dren, Chelsey Lynn Payment, 1990, in Hively of Niles, Mich., Kathy Levi Russell Snow, 15, of Cody James Payment, Curtis JOSEPH G. BOUCHEY Sault Ste. (Wane) Sweeney of Galien, Remus, Daniel Payment, Joshua Elijah Joseph George “Rennie” Marie, Mich. Mich., and Dawn (John) Mich., Salvador and Jordan Salvador; Bouchey, 72, of Traverse City, Brandon Hunerjager of Lawrence, Mich. passed away her sisters, Vernetta (Waldron) died after a long illness at was active Mrs. Skalla is also survived on Thursday, Hansen of Cedarville, Elizabeth Munson in high school football and by 15 grandchildren, 12 great Oct. 22, (James) Huffman of Hessel, Medical enjoyed spending time with grandchildren and two sisters, 2009, at his Sally Huffman of Hessel, Center family and friends. He loved Gail Groundril of Green Bay, home. Levi Margaret Currie of Hessel and Thursday, hunting, fishing, riding snow- Wis., and Wanda Gould of was born on Yvonne (Merle) Johnson of Sept. 10, mobiles and riding dirt bikes. Manistique, Mich. Jan. 11, 1994 Cedarville; her brother, George 2009. He He was a member of Sault She was preceded in death in Lansing, Gugin of St. Ignace; and many was born Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa by her husband John in 1977 the son of Gary Holcomb nieces and nephews. Donna was May 27, Indians and worked for Sault and a granddaughter, Leslie. and Wendy Snow. Levi was a preceded in death by her father, 1937, in Tribe Fisheries. He was a mem- A funeral mass was held at member of the Sault Ste. Marie Harold Gugin; her brothers, Saginaw, to ber of St. Joseph’s Catholic St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chippewa Indians. He was a Joseph Gugin,Vern Gugin and Joseph Lockwood and Bernice Parish in Rudyard, Mich., Niles, Mich. Halbritter Funeral student at Montabella High Murray Carl Gugin; and her sis- (LaDrig) Bouchey. where he received his sacra- Home assisted the family with School. Levi enjoyed basket- ter Alice Huffman. Joseph served in the U.S. ments of Baptism, first commu- the arrangements. ball, fishing, swimming, video Visitation was held on Coast Guard and received an nion and confirmation. He also games, computers and riding Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, from honorable discharge. After served as alter boy when he was motorcycles. He loved spend- noon to 4 p.m. at the Hessel working for the Traverse City a young child. Brandon will be ing time with his family and Tribal Center. State Hospital, Joe owned and deeply missed by his family, friends. Reamer Galer Funeral Home operated Bouchey Electric of close friends and a very special PIE Levi is survived by his in Pickford assisted the family Traverse City until his death. friend, Leah Wallace. mother, Wendy (Omero with arrangements. Joseph enjoyed fishing and He is survived by his father, Vasquez) Snow; father, Gary hunting with his friends and James L. Roy and his mother, SALE (Starla) Holcomb; twin brother, LORRAINE L. MORAN family. He was an avid story- Tonya M. Sawasky (Chris The Unit I Sault Tribe Dusty Snow; brothers, Corey Lorraine Lucy Moran, 81, of teller and his generosity and Ward); his sisters, Jocelyn A., elders are having a pie Snow and Cody Holcomb; sis- Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., passed kindness touched many. Joe will Tara L. and Jenna C. Sawasky; ters, Ashley, Amy and Angel away Sept. 30, 2009 in Bay be fondly remembered as a kind his brother, James L. Roy, sale fund-raiser at the Holcomb and Jacqalynn and Mills, Mich. and loving husband, father and Jr.; his paternal grandparents, tribal health center Sophia Vasquez; grandmother, Lorraine was born on grandfather. His greatest joy Frank and Dianne Naccarato, in Sault Ste. Marie Sylvia “Noni” Matchinski; Sept. 30, 1928, in Sault Ste. was being with his family and of Kinross, and William and on Nov. 25, from grandfather, Robert (Kimberly) Marie, the daughter of the late friends. He had a special love of Patricia Roy, of Menominee, Snow; and many aunts and Walter and Lucy (nee Myotte) receiving God in the Eucharist. Mich.; his maternal grand- 8:30 a.m. to noon. uncles. Sipniewski. From an early age, Joseph is survived by his parents, Francis (Skee) and Let someone else do Levi was preceded in death she loved going to the family wife, Janet (Sumner) Bouchey Alphonsis (Fauncy) Sawasky the baking for you by his paternal grandparents. cabin and even visited there as of Traverse City; four sons, of Sault Ste. Marie; his this holiday season! Funeral services for Levi recently as August. She enjoyed Anthony Bouchey of Kalkaska, great grandparents, Ortensia were held at Clark Family spending time at the casino Christopher (Suzanne) Bouchey Naccarato and Alice Sawasky; Come early and get Funeral Chapel on Oct. 27 with playing the slots. Lorraine was of Traverse City, Stephen his aunts and uncles, Stephanie your pick of delicious Pastor Tom Orlich officiating. an excellent baker and cook (Lorri) Bouchey of Traverse (Tim) Sabatine, Noelle (Eric) homemade pies. Memorial contributions and she was especially known City and George Bouchey Miles, Holly (Andy) Haapala may be made to the family. for her homemade bread, buns of Traverse City; mother, and Julie (Jason) Kormarnizki; Envelopes are available at the and pies. She was a member of Bernice (LaDrig) Bouchey of his first cousins, Kaylene M. funeral chapel. the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Saginaw. Also surviving are Godfrey, Taylor D. Sawasky, Private or public condolenc- Chippewa Indians. six grandchildren, Lisa Creps, Alma L. Sawasky and Evan es may be sent to www.clarkfu- Lorraine is survived by six Laura (Kurt) Shubert, Michael M. Horka, Jason R. Miles, neralchapel.com. children, Joseph (Iris) Cole of Bouchey, Stephen Bouchey, Joseph L. Miles, Aedan A. Win Awenen Nisitotung • November 6, 2009 Walking On ... 19 k k U.S. Army Sgt. ChristopherEUP fallen warrior. area honors fallen soldier Griffin received posthumous Sgt. Griffin died on Oct. 3, military honors and homage 2009, while serving a grateful from communities surrounding nation in Afghanistan. He was his hometown of Kincheloe, born April 10, 1985, in Sault Mich., in a memorial service on Ste. Marie, Mich. Oct. 14. He grew up in Kincheloe Law enforcement and where he liked to spend time emergency services staff and around the fire hall with his vehicles from several communi- father and grandfather. He was ties in the area, including the a 2004 graduate of Rudyard Garden River First Nation of Area Schools where he was Ontario in Canada, took part involved in varsity wrestling. in a procession of about 100 Joining the Army three weeks vehicles rolling from Pickford after high school graduation, he to Rudyard High School to went through basic training at observe a military ceremony for Fort Knox, Ky. Sgt. Griffin. His tours of duty included In addition, a multitude of South Korea, Iraq in 2006-2007 motorcycle riding groups such and, most recently, he was sta- as the Patriot Guard Riders and tioned out of Fort Carson, Colo. other riders affiliated with mili- Sgt. Griffin was a proud tary veterans organizations rode member of the Sault Ste. Marie in the procession and paid a Tribe of Chippewa Indians. tribute of respect and gratitude He is survived by his par- A U.S. Army honor guard carries Sgt. Christopher Griffin, a Sault Tribe member, through columns of flags in the ceremony. ents, Kerri and Mel Causley bearing Patriot Guard riders into Rudyard High School for a memorial ceremony in his honor. Also on hand in a show of of Petoskey, Mich., and Rick Photos by Rick Smith support to Sgt. Griffin’s family and Kathy Baker-LaDuke of were numerous uniformed con- Kincheloe; sisters, Melissa tingents from branches of the Giddis of Boyne Falls, Mich., armed forces, military veterans and Darcie, Katie and Megan organizations, area law enforce- Baker-LaDuke of Kincheloe; ment and emergency services, brother, Derrick Baker-LaDuke along with family, friends, of Kincheloe; nephew, Eli classmates, neighbors and oth- Giddis of Boyne Falls; grand- ers. parents, Cherryl Baker of The ceremony included full Kincheloe, Tom and Maggie military honors, shared memo- Balgenorth of Kincheloe, and ries, songs, prayers and a strong Marcia Griffin of Goetzville, show of sympathy from area Mich.; and many uncles, aunts residents with an estimated 300- and cousins who will miss him 400 in attendance at the service, dearly. and more stood lined along the Sgt. Griffin was preceded in roads as the procession passed death by his grandfathers, Larry between Pickford and Rudyard. Baker and Kenneth Griffin. The state of Michigan and Contributions may be direct- the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of ed to Rudyard Area Schools in Chippewa Indians decreed flags his memory to the Christopher to be flown at half-mast within Griffin Scholarship Fund at their respective boundaries on Rudyard Area Schools, P.O. As family and other look on, Sgt. Griffin’s mother is presented with a flag of the United States by her Oct. 14 in mourning for the Box 246, Rudyard, MI 49780. son’s uncle on behalf of a grateful nation. k An American hero has fallen k He is survived by his wife, Felicia Steven Lee Bellant passed on Aug. and Steve was always caring and happy. Bellant; children, Brandon and Brooklyn 28, 2009. At first we were told he took His hometown gave him a funeral to Bellant; parents, Penny and Kevin Cook his own life but after an investigation the like I have never seen. Fellow sol- and Michael and Linda Bellant Sr.; sib- from the military it looks like a homi- diers and the Honor Guard flanked the lings, Jason (Christy) Bellant, Michael cide. The pain of this is so hurtful and street and to the entrance of the funeral Bellant, Jr., Dana Bellant and Andy heart wrenching I wonder how all of us home. It was so touching when they (Emily) Musgrave; grandparents, George that loved him will cope. carried his casket out and soldiers and and Rosie Singer and Phyllis Bellant. Steven served two tours of duty in Honor Guard slowly saluted Steven. He was preceded in death by his Iraq, one as a Marine and one as a sol- Taps were played all the way to the grandfather, John Bellant. dier in the U.S. Army. He was headed cemetery, where he was given a 21 Gun Funeral services were held Sept. 4, for Hawaii the next week. Instead, we Salute and flags were presented to his 2009, at Coats Village Funeral Home, buried him. Steven was an exceptional children and wife. Steve was proud of Sherman-Wilk Chapel, Ortonville, soldier, I was told by fellow soldiers who he was. It is a shame that he died Mich. Interment followed at Ortonville who attended his funeral. Steve and on his homeland. I am so proud that he Cemetery with full military honors. his friends were atop a Humvee when was my nephew. I pray a lot for him and He was honored by 60 members of the his good friend took a bullet for Steve then realize he is over the rainbow and at Patriot Guard, invited by the family to — this soldier passed on. Steve then peace. We have him watching over all of post in front of the funeral home and jumped off the vehicle and grabbed his us. escort the family along with the fallen friend on his back and ran under enemy He and his wife had a belief in a sign soldier to the cemetery. fire all the way to safety. when they were apart and that sign was a butterfly. Shortly after his death a but- Memorial contributions may be He was never able to shake the expe- terfly hit my windshield and I thought, STEVEN LEE BELLANT made to a trust fund for his children, rience. It haunted him a long time and he “oh no, I killed someone’s spirit.” This Steven Lee Bellant, 29, of Rochester please contact Coats Village Funeral came home from his second tour of duty butterfly flew away and I knew for that Hills, Mich., died Aug. 28, 2009. Home, (248) 627-3412. To send a pri- a changed man. We were also informed moment he was with me. At this time Steve was a veteran of the U.S. vate condolence to the family, go to that he saved 11 fellow soldiers, but the I did not realize it was their sign. It is Army having served as a corporal with www.coatsfuneralhome.com and select funeral started and I was not able to get sad his children will remember him ECHO Co.1-125 (Hooligans) in Iraq. “Guestbook.” the whole story. only by stories that they will be told He also served with U.S. Marines. He Steve loved his family, country and was a 1999 graduate from Oxford High An American hero has by all who loved him. A trust for his most people. As a child, he was nick- children through Coates Funeral Home, School and was a member of the Romeo named “Bow and Arrow” and was proud Masonic Lodge. fallen the Sherman Wilkes Chapel Ortonville, By Kathy Smith that his grandpa called him this. He had Mich., has been established. Steven was a thrill-seeker who I sit at my desk trying to tell you his mom buy him a toy bow and arrow enjoyed sky diving, snowboarding, dirt Steve was a tribal member and was about a special person, father, husband, at said, “Look, grandpa, you really can proud of this. I hope that you can see a bikes and fishing. He was loved and will son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend call me ‘Bow and Arrow.’” Sometimes a be missed by all. glimpse of who he was. to a multiple number of people. special person is born to lighten your life God bless you, Steve, R.I.P. 20 Community Health November 6, 2009 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Cancer survivor : This is the face of tobacco By Scott Brand a high-pitched voice which, at undergo.” petitive baseball were over. message, Von Behrens made The choices you make today times, was hard to understand. The first surgery took a third “I had gone from a per- sure to make the connection: can affect you for the rest of “This isn‘t a mask I can take off of Von Behrens’s tongue, half son people looked up to to “This is the face of tobacco.” your life. at night.” his neck muscles and lymph someone they looked at and Von Behrens’s visit — which That was the message oral Von Behrens began chew- nodes. He would endure 33 whispered about,” said Gruen. included Sault High, the Sault cancer survivor Gruen Von ing tobacco on a camping trip more surgeries including the “Everywhere I go, everything I Area Middle School and J.K.L. Behrens brought to Sault High with some buddies at the age loss of all his teeth, his lower do, people stare at me.” Bahweting — was funded and other area schools this past of 13. By the time he was 17, mandible and a painful proce- Von Behrens said that as a by Sault Tribe Community week in a series of assemblies. he was addicted to Copenhagen dure where his fibula — a leg spokesman for the National Spit Health*. It was organized by “Guys, I’m not an actor,” — chewing, he guessed, about bone — was used in facial Tobacco Education Program, Community Health Educator said the badly disfigured man in a half-can a day. The 190-pound reconstruction surgery to pro- he had spoken to more than 2 Lauren Eveleigh in conjunc- junior was a start third baseman vide a new bottom jaw. million kids throughout North tion with the Chippewa County for his high school team and, “For a year after radia- America as well as professional Tobacco Free Living Coalition with 27 home runs in his final tion was over, I couldn’t drink athletes to warn of the dangers and the Community Prevention season at the plate, he appeared a Coke,” he recalled of the associated with tobacco. Coalition. to have his choice to play at vir- intense burning in his mouth. “The doctors are still trying — Reprinted with permis- tually any college in the nation. “I couldn’t have ketchup on my to put my face together after sion from The Sault Evening But he was derailed by a french fries.” 15 years and $3 million,” he News. light spot that formed on his His weight would fall from added. “Tobacco did this to me * Gruen Von Behrens also tongue, which eventually left 190 pounds down to 130 — no ifs, ands or buts about it.” spoke at St. Ignace Middle him slurring his speech, slob- pounds and his days of com- And if anyone missed the School and Rudyard High. bering and drooling. His mother scheduled a trip to the dentist, believing Von Behrens needed to have his wisdom teeth pulled Community improvements only to find out what her son had already suspected — this wasn’t going to be a simple eyed for development Photo by Brenda Austin dental procedure. healthy, sustainable, livable and said, “I am very encouraged Oral cancer survivor Gruen Von “My mom knew the instant Walking audits Behrens visited area schools as a walkable communities with a we had participation from key I was diagnosed with cancer conducted across focus on active transportation.” stakeholders in each community spokesman for the National Spit how it would mess up my face,” Burden and workshop par- as well as Sault Tribe commu- Tobacco Education Program. tribes service area said Von Behrens. “I had no ticipants covered a wide range nity leaders. Dan Burden left us idea of the battle I was going to By Rick Smith Sault Tribe Strategic Alliance of related topics from building with the tools we need to gather for Health sponsored six days healthy, prosperous communi- community support and develop of workshops and “walking ties through “walkability” to the a strategic plan for creating Manistique health audits” from Oct. 5 to Oct. 10, role of beauty and aesthetics to active community environments in Manistique, Munising, St. street dimensions. throughout the Sault Tribe ser- Ignace, Newberry and Sault Ste. “Walking is the oldest form vice area.” staff get wilderness Marie. Participants in the events of mobility,” said Burden. “It’s She added, “Our next chal- included regional mainstream the first thing a child wants to lenge will be to keep the and tribal planners and offi- do and the last thing an elder enthusiasm going. The alliance certification cials. They focused on how to wants to give up.” staff will be conducting plan- From Community Health improve living conditions in the He cited many ways in ning meetings with coalitions While most of the Sault communities with an emphasis which walking and bicycling in Sault Ste. Marie, St. Ignace, Tribe employees were enjoy- on providing safe and appealing contribute to the health of indi- Manistique and Munising to ing a long weekend at home walkways and bicycle paths for viduals, communities and the discuss strategies and activities Sept. 25–27, two Manistique residents. planet. For instance, businesses to further this work.” Clinic employees were off Dan Burden, director of in communities report average For more information on the living in the woods for an Walkable Communities Inc., led improved retail sales of about Strategic Alliance for Health Advanced Wilderness Life participants through designated 30 percent after making signifi- Project or to join our Strategic Support (AWLS) certification areas of towns and reservations cant character enhancements Alliance for Health coalitions, program. Registered Dietitian to get first-hand views of exist- just for pedestrian and bicycle call Donna Norkoli at (906) Gail Sulander, who is also an ing living and traffic conditions. traffic. 635-8844. To learn more about EMT-B, and Janet Pratt FNP, Burden then presented attractive Donna Norkoli, coordina- walkable communities and courageously elected to advance and successful designs used tor for Sault Tribe’s Strategic walking audits, visit www.walk Gail Sulander and Janet Pratt their emergency medical skills in other towns throughout the Alliance for Health Project, able.org. (L-R) were recently certified in and signed up to participate. country for consideration by advanced wilderness life sup- Designed to train medical attendees. Roundtable discus- port. Find out more about diabetes in providers in hands-on practical sions followed the presentations wilderness medicine, the course and this course brought EMS to discuss the many opportuni- one easy session on Nov. 19 focuses on everything from and hospital staff to the same ties, constraints and solutions hypothermia to impaled objects. realization regarding emergency facing the communities and “The BASICS of Diabetes if it has been a while since you Participants are prepared to care away from the comforts of ways to strengthen relationships and Living a Full Life” class have had an update on diabetes. deal with saving lives with the civilization. between involved agencies and will be offered on Thursday, The session will include most basic of resources, includ- The course was held at the organizations. Question and Nov. 19, 2009, from 1 to 5 p.m. basic information about caring ing what is naturally found Clear Lake Education Center answer sessions followed the at the Sault Tribe Health Center for yourself and your diabetes. in the woods. One of the key in Schoolcraft County and it discussions. Auditorium on the first floor. You will be given useful infor- lessons includes being able to is hoped that it may be offered According to the alliance, This is the session to attend mation, a book to take home improvise in an emergency situ- again soon. Interested persons a goal of the audits and work- if you want to know more with you, lots of time to ask ation. Healthcare options are are encouraged to check out shops is “to provide a common about diabetes, just found out questions and a tasty snack! very different in the woods than www.awls.org for more infor- vocabulary, understanding you have diabetes, have never To register, call (906) 632- they are in an emergency room mation. and appreciation for building received diabetes education, or 5210 (registration is free). Apples, apples, and more apples

Connie M. Hill, Health Educator, Traditional Foods Grant Coordinator Bargy’s Beef & Fruit Market of Kewadin, Mich., donated sev- eral bushels of apples to Sault Tribe to distribute to community members. Apples were distributed throughout the service area and an applesauce canning workshop was held on Monday, Oct. 26, in Sault Ste. Marie.

Pick-up crew — (L-R) Mickey Bouschor, Chris Cadreau, Elizabeth Young, Elaine Clement, Frisky Young, Bouncer Cadreau, Bev Marble, and Frank Marble traveled to Kewadin to pick-up the apples. Win Awenen Nisitotung • November 6, 2009 Anishinabemowin 21 From Angeline “The Dog’s Williams Children” Biidaasigekwe anokaazosiinaawaan mash- Odibaajimowinens kikiiwininiwan. Angeline Williams- from “The In the olden time they did not Dog’s Children” employ doctors. Gii-aginzod a’aw Wiinawaa ogii-gikendaa- Binaakwegiizis imaa naawaa Anishinaabeg gegoo Biidaasigekwe odibaaji- inaapinewaad. mowining, Biidaasigekwe gii- The Indians themselves knew tibaajimo dagwaagig maji- what it was when they were in izhiwebad. any way ill. Gii-maamawiziwag mash- Last month (“when the Leaves kikiikewaad anooj gegoo. Changing Moon was count- They all worked together at ed”) in Angeline William’s making medicines of various story, she told a story of a fall things. storm. Gakina ogii-gikendaanaawaa waa-ani-izhi-dagonigewaad Awenen wa’aw enokiid? Amy McCoy indizhi-wiinigoo. O’ow ige gaa-tibaajimod: aanii enaapinewaad. Who is this one who is working? My given name is Amy McCoy This also she told: They all knew what ingredients Miskwaanakwadookwe dash indizhinikaaz. to mix according to the nature Aaniin Abinoojiinyag miinawaa But my name is Miskwaanakwadookwe. Gaa wiikaa zhaazhayi ogii- of their illness. Weniijaanisijig! Aamoo indigoo gaye. Hey kids and parents! They also call me Bumblebee. Word Search: Angeline Williams’ Kidowinan (Words) Aabajitoon Biidaasigekwe odibaajimowin ji-gagwekendaman anow ikidowinan. Use Angeline Williams’ paragraph to learn Oshkagoojin wa’aw giizis! these words. C A Y B P P B F B E D U It is a new month! Z H A A Z H A Y I K A G J X G K A N O O J G A E Azhigwa gashkadin i’iw ziibi. Z E B X I V Z A L L W G Now the river is freezing up. C X P O Y I M A Y V E O C J D E O N W W H J G O Mii iw wenji-izhinikaazod “Gashkadinogiizis” noongom wa’aw giizis omaa D G P A A S G A D I I Q Baawating. R U P G H K A N A C N I That’s why it’s called the freezing moon now here in Sault Ste. Marie. M A I S L S K I Q G O F O Q Q Q B J I I D A G R Ingii-ozhibii’aan o’ow ge-ikidomaawaag giniijaanisiwaag. M W X U X Z N W U D A I X O K P H A A W F P D J I wrote this that you could say it with your children. Gaa wiikaa...... never Nashke, yo’ow! Zhaazhayi...... long ago See, Here it is! Wiinawaa...... they Gegoo...... something, anything, thing Anooj...... various kinds, different ones Gidaa-giishkizhaan miish izhi-agoodoog imaa gidakisijiganiwaang. Gakina...... all, every You can cut this out and put it on your fridge. Dagonigewaad...... when, as, that they mix things in

Ozhiitaan! Agwajiing giga-izhaamin. Get ready! We are going outside.

Awegonesh ge-biizikaman? What should you wear?

Biizikan gibabiinzikawaagan. Wear (put on) your coat.

Biizikaw giminjikaawanag. Wear (put on) your mittens.

Biizikan gimakizinan. Wear (put on) your shoes.

Biizikan giwiiwikwaan. Wear (put on) your hat. 22 Representative Reports November 6, 2009 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Tribal chairman reports to the membership the estimated check amount will attend a historical meeting with of proposed policy and pro- We know that communication is be $630 in January. You will President Barack Obama, key cedure revisions for a variety and has been an issue for some be receiving your verification members of his administration of tribal operations, and these time now, and we are commit- paperwork in the near future and many of the other feder- have been circulated to division, ted to improving this for the if you haven’t already. Please ally recognized tribes across internal and program direc- benefit of our membership. be sure you return the neces- the nation. This historic meet- tors and managers for review I am very pleased to sary form to our Enrollment ing is scheduled for Thursday, and input. Once we receive announce that readers of The Department as indicated in the Nov. 5. Each tribe was afforded all input, we will hold another Soo Evening News gave the letter. the ability to designate one meeting with the executive staff Sault Tribe four distinguishable Holly Kibble, Elder Services tribal leader to attend this to review the input, incorporate awards in their annual “2009 director, has prepared and meeting, and I am honored changes to the proposed drafts, Best of Chippewa / Luce / begun circulating the follow- as chairman to fill that spot. and prepare them for a presen- Mackinac Counties.” Readers ing information to our elders There are a number of other tation to the board of directors. voted the Sault Tribe their to address the rumors circulat- meetings occurring during the The intent of this review is to choice in the following catego- ing as well as the status of our week of Nov. 2-5, and I will find ways for our program, ries: Best Law Enforcement Elder Health Fund Services. If be attending many of them on enterprise, and casino staff to Agency, Bob Marchand; Best Darwin “Joe” McCoy you have any questions about behalf of our tribe, including operate as efficiently and effec- Nurse Practitioner, Pat Pyle; Tribal Chairman this, please contact Holly at the a meeting with the Secretary tively as possible. Best Administrative Assistant, numbers below: Aanii! I hope this report of the Department of Health As previously reported, the Tara Benoit; and Best Executive finds you well, and I’d like to “The Elder Health Fund and Human Services, Interior board of directors authorized a has been experiencing some Assistant, Joanne Carr. As a take this opportunity to extend Department, Department consultant to review our health financial difficulties as the special note, this is the second warm wishes to you and your of Labor, United States division operations as far as year end approaches. For the year in a row that Sault Tribe family as we enter the holiday Department of Agriculture how we can better recruit and next two months, November Law Enforcement Department season. Thanksgiving is a time (USDA) as well as individual retain needed health profession- and December, we are asking received the Best of the Best of the year where many of us meetings with various US als to provide services to our for your help. If there are any award. Congratulations to all sit back and reflect on the good, representatives and congress- membership. Health has been positive things in life that we elders who are able to wait until of you, you really make a dif- January to purchase their eye- people. I will provide a report our tribe’s number one priority ference not only in our tribe, should be thankful for. Our to our membership in my next for our membership for many members and staff take the time glasses to please consider this in but in our communities as well. chairman’s report. years, and as such, it is criti- to share their thoughts and ideas order to assist the Elder Service We are very proud to have such SECRETARIAL ELECTION cal that we ensure we have the on how we should move for- Division during this time of distinguished staff with us and I have been writing for the available staff and incentives ward for the betterment of our temporary financial difficulty. thank all of you for your dedi- past several months about the to continue providing the level tribe, and I would like to extend During a workshop this cation to our tribe. proposed constitutional amend- of services we have been. The my appreciation and thankful- month, the board of directors BOARD WORKSHOPS ment to separate the Chief consultant group has completed ness for their input and support committed to ensure that the We continue to hold throughout the year. elders must always receive the Executive Officer position the task they were contracted Wednesday Workshops twice OFFICE HOURS needed services and payments from that of the chairperson’s for, and a review of their rec- monthly for the purpose of I am pleased to report that provided by the Elder Service position. At this time, I do not ommendations with the board of reviewing quarterly updates of I will be traveling to the Unit Division. They have dedicated have anything new to report. directors is scheduled for Nov. our membership services, inter- IV area in November to attend many resources in order to My concerns remain the same 3. We are not asking the board nal services, business updates one of Directors Miller’s and ensure that you receive special- as I have reported over the last to take action at that time. Once and casino updates. There have Chase’s scheduled meetings ized services not covered under several months; the ultimate the review is completed with been a few cancellations in the decision on how to address my them and the appropriate staff, with our members in that area. Medicare at discounted rates. last few months due to other concerns, as well as those of Health Director Bonnie Culfa If you would like to schedule If you are able to wait until priority business so I encourage other board and tribal members, will be working with the con- an appointment with me while I January, we would be deeply you to please contact the board lies with the full board of direc- sultant and her team of health am in your area, please contact grateful and you will be sched- of directors office for additional uled for your appointment and tors. providers to develop the recom- my office at 635-6050, or toll information on the coming receive your glasses in the usual TRIBAL OPERATIONS mendations for implementation free (800) 793-0660, to confirm month’s schedule or to inquire manner. We are very pleased to to be presented to the board for the date I will be there and about any changes to posted If you have any questions, announce that, after many their review and approval. It is Lona will schedule a time with agendas toll free at (800) 793- please feel free to contact Holly months of searching and inter- our goal that we can complete you. 0660 or (906) 635-6050. All ELDER SERVICES Kibble, Elder Service Division viewing various candidates, this project by the end of 2009, quarterly reviews are held at the There are rumors circulat- Director at 635-4971 or 1- the board of directors have and our recommendations to the Sault Kewadin Casino location ing that the board of directors 888-711-7356. Thank you in approved the hire of Thomas board will be something that is and begin at 9 a.m. is making cuts to services pro- advance for your help and sup- Dorwin for the position of the attainable. If you have any questions, vided to our elders and that we port. tribe’s general counsel / lead The board of directors and please feel free to contact my will not be providing our elders GOVERNMENT- attorney. Tom will be in the I are working together with with the annual payment from TO-GOVERNMENT office mid-November and we the assistance of our Public office or email me at jmccoy@ the interest earned off our Land RELATIONS look forward to him joining our Relations Director Michelle saulttribe.net. Claims Fund. This is not true. By the time you receive legal team. Bouschor to develop commu- Miigwech, At this time, based on estimated this report, I will have trav- Health and other executive nications plans – both internal Chairman Darwin “Joe” interest earned from the fund, eled to Washington, D.C., to staff have completed the drafts and external to our membership. McCoy Accurate Census count crucial to programs AMERICAN INDIANS our chairman, along with all future. I say all this only to let so that our managers manage This year’s theme was the other representatives across the the members know I’m grateful and the elected legislators leg- 2010 Census. The government nation, will have the opportu- that our tribe has this oppor- islate. We have a responsibility provides approximately $300 nity to sit and discuss our needs tunity but I will expect a true to our members to know what billion in funding for Native and concerns with President nation-to-nation relationship and how all things that happen programs. This amount is des- Obama. As we have all heard in and I will be extremely persis- at the state and local level will ignated to be allocated to tribes the past, this administration has tent about it. The chairman will affect our tribe and our families. based on areas of need and promised a true nation-to-nation be getting input from the tribal Indian County still has the high- population. We have always relationship. We as a tribe board, staff and members as to est unemployment rate, highest had the short end of the stick, should not expect anything less our priorities and I’m confident number of uninsured families, as our numbers have not been and we don’t. Many concerns that he will represent us well highest high school drop out counted as they should. We will be brought forward on this as all the other tribal leaders in rate and increasing health, drug have the past census report and day, but the one message I hope the nation will. Being away and abuse and suicide problems. looking at the numbers; they are gets across is ... this MUST be looking at the big picture as to Our main priority should be the grossly inaccurate. Please take just the start of true nation-to- the needs of tribal people has expansion and stability of pro- the time to complete the census nation “talks.” One meeting will reminded me and put into per- grams and services to the mem- lana Causley, Director, form — it’s very important that not solve all the needs in Indian spective (again) the real reason bers. The National Congress of Unit II we are counted and receive the Country but I’m confident that we are elected. Indian Country American Indians does have an This past month Director appropriate funding needed to if we continue to be persistent, has come a long way, but we agenda of resolutions and plans Massaway and I attended the assist our members. Each tribe expect and request the time to face many things that need to be for all the tribes in the nation to National Congress of American brought this message home. discuss (possibly on a quarterly worked on (internal and exter- request additional funding and Indians (NCAI). We were able Kim Teehee, President basis) and expect and demand nal) and goals to accomplish promote the well being of our to be there for two days and Obama’s senior policy advi- solutions, it’s a very good start. for the tribe. There is much Indian families. went on to attend meetings in sor, was in attendance and as We have come a very long way; more to being on the board TRIBAL-STATE REPS Lansing with our state represen- promised the president has my only concern is that this than attempting to oversee our MEETING IN LANSING tatives. committed to meeting in person may again fall into a one-time governmental and business As you will see in this edi- NATIONAL CONGRESS OF with tribal leaders. On Nov. 5, deal with no real plans for the operations; the structure was set See “Causley Reports,” pg. 21 Win Awenen Nisitotung • November 6, 2009 Representative Reports 23 Tribe is facing many challenging decisions this does not aid me personally The tribe does not have a plan respective tribes, in fact most do ARTICLE I—DUTIES OF in any manner. In fact, should I submitted as I write this report. not: OFFICERS choose to run for another term Hopefully, this will change in Section 1. The Tribal Chief it would only provide increased the near future. We have a shot Constitution and Bylaws of the shall preside at all meetings of competition. However, wrong is at retaining this enterprise; the Bay Mills Indian Community the Tribal Council and perform wrong and it must be changed. only thing standing in our way is http://doc.narf.org/nill/ the usual duties of a presiding TRIBAL LICENSE PLATES taking it. Constitutions/BayMillsConst/ officer, and shall exercise any The research has finally been Are the odds stacked against bmconstitution.htm#duties authority delegated to him by the concluded. I will be bringing us? Probably so. But what are ARTICLE I - DUTIES OF Tribal Council. He shall coun- forward a resolution to adopt the these naysayers doing to prevent OFFICERS tersign all checks drawn by the necessary ordinances to imple- the potential loss of a viable Section 1. The President of the Tribal Treasurer. He shall be ex- ment license plates commencing economic engine. That is the Executive Council shall preside officio a member of all Boards in January 2010. Hopefully, the question they should be asked by over all meetings of the General and Committees. He shall vote tribal board will be supportive of members… Tribal Council and Executive only in case of a tie. bringing this increased benefit to We must continue to push Council, shall perform the usual our members residing on tribal to retain Greektown. For up-to- duties of a chairman, and exer- Constitution and By-laws of DJ Hoffman, Director, land. date information on daily filings cise any authority delegated the Seminole Tribe of Florida Unit I BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD related to Greektown Casino, to him by the General Tribal http://www.tribalresourcecenter. The tribal board, after nearly please click on the link provided Council. He shall vote only in org/ccfolder/seminole_constan The tribe is facing many a year of attempting to provide on the main page under the topic the case of a tie. bylaws.htm#2artI challenging decisions. There are the tribe with a higher quality of Greektown, Bankruptcy: ARTICLE I—DUTIES OF economic and structural changes alternative, at a reduced expense http://www.kccllc.net/greek- Constitution and Bylaws OFFICERS that need to be made to ensure to our current NGS insurance, towncasino. of the Hannahville Indian Section 1. The Chairman of the that our tribe moves forward has approved the switch to SEPARATION OF Community Michigan Tribal Council shall preside over progressively. BCBS. This will provide our CHAIRMAN/CEO http://thorpe.ou.edu/IRA/han- all meetings of the council and This month I would like to employees with the same cover- It has been stated that cons.html exercise any authority specifical- touch upon several issues facing age and an increased coverage the proposed Constitutional ARTICLE II-DUTIES OF ly delegated to him as provided our tribe and a few suggested area. It is projected to save the Amendment to separate the OFFICERS in Article V, Section 9, of the corrective actions to ensure their tribe $1.9 million. chairman and CEO positions is Section 1. The Chairman of the Constitution. The Chairman shall ultimate solutions. In addition, I GREEKTOWN inadequate in its current form. Council shall preside over all not vote on any issue before the will be addressing a few issues 12/18/08 E-mail to the board Suggestions range from defining meetings of the Council, per- council except only in the case that I have, and will continue from myself: the role of CEO as an employee, form all duties of a chairman of a tie. raising in the upcoming months. It is past the point of to defining that the later reports exercise any authority laid upon ELECTION CODE urgency... time to “s### or get to the chairman. him by the Council, and shall These are just a few excerpts Over the past several months off the pot.” The following is In the first situation, perform all duties of a chair- from tribal constitutions; there I have submitted an amendment the approach that I propose there is no need to define an man and exercise any authority are many more examples that to the Election Code to address we take, and we utilize every employment role within the laid upon him by the Council, can be found at: http://thorpe. an issue that has been lingering resource available to accom- Constitution; in fact, under the and shall carry on all necessary ou.edu/const.html and http:// for a long time: plish this endeavor. No more constitution, elected officials communications between the www.narf.org/nill/triballaw/con Section 10.110 Candidates for meeting time consumed by fuzzy are prohibited from serving as Superintendent and the Council. stitutions.htm. feel good crap... We have a bil- employees and board members The Chairman shall notify the Historically our tribe has had Election. lion dollar project about to get simultaneously. The Constitution Council of all communications major issues with one individual (1) To be eligible for election flushed... clearly states that the chair- he has received. committing our tribe to expens- to the Board of Directors or the I understand in hindsight it man is a member of the board. es, contracts, as well as many office of Tribal Chairperson, is easy to look back and say The board may, at any meeting, Constitution and By-Laws of non-approved actions. Sadly, this each Candidate must: we should’ve done this, or we adopt an organizational chart for the Keweenaw Bay Indian has not changed. More than ever (i) have no record of convic- should’ve done that. The simple the day-to-day operations of the Community Michigan we need to end this once and for tion of election fraud (or other fact of the matter is that some tribe. http://www.edwards1.com/ all. It is not about the individual, similar classification substan- of your elected representatives The second premise, in rose/native/kbconst.htm but the tribe. tially corresponding to elec- took this issue very seriously which the chairman supervises ARTICLE I – DUTIES OF The simple truth regarding tion fraud), any misdemeanor involving gambling, theft, dis- and have made attempts to retain the CEO, totally contradicts the OFFICERS the hesitation in sending this Section 1. honesty or fraud, or any felony this asset, while others remained entire intent of separation of The President of the board approved amendment out in any tribal, state, federal, or complacent hoping that it would powers. The CEO becomes no tribal Council shall preside at to the people (and casting doubt local jurisdiction; either go away or fix itself. more than a figurehead of the all meetings of the Council. He on its language) is that there We are currently heading chairman. shall at all times have general are individuals that truly do into the final weeks of the bank- The change proposed to the supervision of the affairs of the not want to end the proverbial In short, this portion of the ruptcy, barring any unforeseen Constitution is not revolution- Tribal Council and such matters “ONE MAN SHOW” regardless election code is not consistent extensions. The confirmation of ary. In fact, a basic 30-minute as natural pertain to the general of whom it is. One thing is bla- with the membership’s constitu- the proposed plan of reorganiza- Internet search of tribal constitu- welfare of the Community. It tantly clear; we as a tribe need tional right to run for office. It is tion by Merrill Lynch is Nov. 3, tions and bylaws demonstrates shall also be the duty of the this separation for our long-term a violation of that constitutional 2009, at 10 a.m. Our tribe is not that not ALL TRIBES list the Chairman to countersign all survival, and progression as a right. included in Merrill Lynch’s plan. chairperson as the CEO of their check drawn against any funds nation. In an effort of full disclosure, of the organization by the If you have any questions Treasurer. He shall be ex-offi- please feel free to contact me cio member of all subordinate anytime at: Issues at hand in Unit V boards and committees. (906) 635-6945 Home state are doing their best for all People are busy with holiday (906) 322-3801 Cell of us. plans at this time. Tribal child- Constitution and By-Laws of [email protected] The flu vaccine or lack rens parties rely on all donated the Saginaw Chippewa Indian www.djhoffmanblog.com thereof is a big topic right now. gifts, food and entertainment. Tribe of Michigan Sincerely, A lot of people haven’t been Elders holiday dinners are http://thorpe.ou.edu/IRA/sag- DJ Hoffman able to get the “regular” flu coming soon with everyone in cons.html shot, and now the flu known as their best bib and tucker. H1N1 is here in all its “radiant We will have promotions at From “Causley Reports,” pg. 20 — glory.” I hardly think it’s fair the casinos so we can all enjoy tion of our paper, the board met thanks to them and the fall time; that our government predicted a little nightlife. with numerous state reps. We everything is getting ready how bad the 2009 flu season Once again, gas prices keep educated them about our tribe’s to sleep for the long winter. was going to be and then didn’t going up daily. Our people that history and our expectations Attend in your communities if get enough vaccine ready. have to travel out of town for and needs. This is intended to you can and offer your seema, I am getting calls and emails medical reasons need to be kept be planned on a quarterly basis it’s a very traditional time for about the elder payment in in mind. Whatever kindness you so that our issues are constantly us. The Rickley family in St. January 2010. From all we can extend to them would be being addressed. Ignace welcomes all families. Shirley Petosky, Director, know right now, it will be returned many times over. We held a unit meeting in Miigwech to them. Our Hessel Unit V around $650. Well, buy the biggest turkey Naubinway this month. I’d like Ghost feast will be held this Dear Friends: I attended a ceremony in St. ever and gobble till you wobble. to say “miigwech” to all the Saturday, announcements have Ignace for the new Mackinac I wish a Happy Thanksgiving This will probably go down members and Elders that attend- been sent and we hope to see Straits Hospital. The Sault Tribe and God’s good blessings to all as the summer that never was. I ing and look forward to our you there. and the hospital have made of you. do love fall, though. I just wish next one. I will be in attendance at this a joint venture. The tribal Fight nice and watch for it could last until all the leaves IN CLOSING all three of the Elder meetings Lambert Center will be part of your blessings. We receive them change before the wind and rain All communities will be this month. If you would like the new hospital. The building all the time. get their shot at them. holding their annual fall feasts to meet to discuss concerns or We still don’t have a final is still being completed; they Love, plan on having the project fin- Shirley Petosky, Unit V and ghosts suppers. This is a issues, please contact me at answer on Greektown — those time to honor and feed those (906) 484-2954 or lcausley@ who are going up and down the ished the end of April 2010. It Director, (906) 387-2101, is a beautiful building! [email protected] who have walked on and give saulttribe.net. 24 Unit Reports Win Awenen Nisitotung • November 6, 2009 Bringing back info from NCAI conference conference theme this year was During the opening com- meet with our top state officials. ignorant of Native Americans extremely appropriate, “Indian ments at the NCAI conference, Many items were discussed with needs and sovereignty. Country Counts.” This refers to it was announced that NCAI both sides of the House and On a much happier note, a the upcoming U.S. Census. In is about to open an embassy in Senate, but what puzzles me blessing was done by Harlan the last census approximately Washington for all the tribes. is how uniformed some of the Downwind at the site of the new 1,600 people checked that they This project has been pursued policymakers are when it comes hospital and Sault Tribe Clinic in were Sault Tribe members. We for most of the 66 years that to Native Americans and what St. Ignace. It was well attended have about 38,000 members in NCAI has been in existence. tribes do for their people. Some by the Sault Tribe Board of our tribe! The census is how our This will allow tribal leaders to of the state and federal officials Directors, the health care staff tribe is counted by the federal have diplomatic relations with think that all Native Americans from the Lambert Center and government. We cannot use our the federal government on a are per-capita tribes and that many local officials. A brief tribal membership records as firmer government-to-govern- their members are rich. walk through of the tribal clinic proof. The census is the number ment basis. The NCAI confer- Some react with great sur- was given shortly after the bless- they go by. We are not getting ence was filled with numerous prise when we explain our strug- ing and all were pleased and a fair representation from the lectures, breakout sessions and gles and our accomplishments. impressed with the new building. last census so we have to make speakers. The topics ranged They are sometimes amazed The opening of the hospital and Keith Massaway, Director, sure we are going to get one in from youth engagement to elder that we take care of our own clinic is on schedule for April Unit III the coming census. If you are health, from the Supreme Court people by providing our own 2010. I was honored to represent a member, when you receive ruling on the Carceiri case to services, like health clinics, elder I would also like to announce the Sault Tribe at the 66th your census papers please mark homeland security, from water food programs, housing, health that the children’s Christmas NCAI (National Congress of that you are Native American rights to renewable energy. All clinics, youth education and so fun-fair will be held on Saturday, American Indians) conference and then indicate that you are a these topics and many more many more programs. Sadly, I Dec. 5. Everyone is welcome along with fellow board member member of the Sault Ste. Marie have implications on our tribe believe term limits are to blame to attend an afternoon of games Lana Causley last month. This Tribe of Chippewa Indians. If and the tribe should always for the lack of knowledge. It and prizes for the children of our gathering of all tribes, recog- the numbers reflect what our true send representatives to these seems just when we catch every- community. nized by the federal govern- membership count actually is the conferences to bring back the one up to speed on our needs Thank you again for the let- ment or not, working together tribe will have easier access to information. they are termed out and we have ters and the e-mails. You can to tackle problems that affect grants and federal dollars in the In October, many of the to start all over with a new group reach me at: kmassaway@msn. Indian Country in general. The coming years. tribal board went to Lansing to of individuals that are totally com or (906) 643-6981. Miller lays out the current tribal issues active lately in interactions with ments. ing where the actual process is. be chosen within 10 days. the state and federal govern- The budget process is As soon as the process allows, The JKL Bahweting school ments. We are attempting to ongoing as we modify in our we will make public where our is still in the process of plan- build and maintain those gov- attempts to stay within budgeted efforts have taken us. This has ning for a school expansion. ernment-to-government rela- amounts while maintaining as been a unique experience for The student count was 471 for tions that are necessary for us to many services as we can. We me and once all the confidenti- the current school year with a exercise our tribal sovereignty. are not entirely at a balanced ality items are no longer neces- waiting list of approximately Soon the chairman will travel budget, but certainly are very sary, I can better explain how 100. I will keep you updated as to Washington, D.C., to partici- close. and why we arrived where we this project progresses. pate in a meeting of the tribes This brings us into are at. In December, I will be Greektown and its present situa- and the president. We have an The ARRA funds usage attending a national legislative opportunity to voice our con- tion. There are several possibili- is under way. The amount of workshop on education that will cerns and help direct the path ties being looked at and a plan reporting required with these produce, over a two day period, that the tribal to US government will be selected soon. The BOD relationship takes. is looking for the best plan that monies is taxing on the admin- many suggestions to cur- This is how the BOD should we can get to ensure that we istrative staff. rent laws and regulations that Tom Miller, Director, spend a good deal of it’s time, have another revenue source to We recently received our 2 directly affect Indian education. Unit IV in policy and oversight on the help us increase our ability to percent allocation amount, so Again, more of the BOD type I hope everyone is enjoy- governmental level. We are provide services to the mem- Denise and I will be reviewing responsibilities that help shape ing our fall weather. We in the slowly becoming better at this bership. The tribe is still the the applications. We are down law. U.P. are fortunate to live in one job of building the bridges of owner and we are nearing the about $20,000 in available mon- If you have any questions, of the most beautiful areas of communication and law for end of the Chapter 11 process. ies for the fall and this makes please contact me at (906) 644- the United States. The board of future generations with both the The newspaper articles have our decision process more dif- 3334 or (906) 322-3827. Stay directors (BOD) has been very state and the federal govern- been less then accurate portray- ficult. I believe the projects will healthy. It will take a miracle to save Greektown How does a tribal govern- were receiving from: the federal tion and his 2008 chairman race the election? By delaying the ment get its funding? We oper- or state government, tax the planned to delay as long as pos- Greektown bankruptcy filing ate with funding from our busi- tribe collected from our busi- sible the Greektown bankruptcy. the tribe or authority spent ness taxes and income, federal nesses, business income, and Greektown Casino filed in May and additional $45 million. and state government grants and cash reserves of businesses 2008. It was his attempt to hide I ask you, the membership, cash reserves. or the tribe. In early 2008, during the election from you, was this in the best interest of The tribal governmental the former leadership of tribe the members, his failure. His the tribe? The funding came members’ services have been or authority spent cash from campaign literature for chair- from elderly funds, tribal cash negatively impacted by: the our elders’ funds, self-suf- man was built of promises of or obligated through a loan gradual loss of Greektown ficiency funds, cash and loan Greektown Casino revenue to Kewadin Gaming Authority. revenue since 2005, the added proceeds were being sent to our expand member services nation- The loan will have to be paid legal and consultant expenses Greektown Casino. by the authority or tribe no mat- wide; he knew the financial of bankruptcy and spending the It has been stated by staff ter what happens to our Detroit conditions in Detroit. His lies to reserves the tribe had available. that the prior leadership knew casino. the membership were calculated This was a formula for a disas- in 2007 that Greektown was in In closing, it will take a mir- to get him reelected chairman in ter, a crisis that has impacted financial trouble and needed to acle to save Greektown Casino. Bernard Bouschor, our entire tribe. file for bankruptcy protection. 2008. Tribal Council Represent- Director, Unit I The tribal leadership was The master tribal politician What was the cost to the ative, spending more than what we always thinking of next elec- tribe in the delay because of Bernard Bouschor Munising jiingtamok a great success; “miigwech” to everyone Aanii Anishinaabe and friends in Thank you, Karen Kolbeck, Gail Fleek, to all those volunteers who are not yet covering our needs for the powwow, Ken Indian Country, Mary Jo Cook, Petal Pushers, Munising elders, but worked so hard helping with McNally for his fantastic PA system. We want to thank each and every Flower Shop, Gift Station, Falling Rock the setting up Friday and spending long Last but not least, to all our elders; with- one of you for your assistance in mak- Café, Birch Tree, Maldoons, Harvest hours wherever their help was needed on out them, the powwow would not have ing our Sept. 12, 2009, powwow a great House Café, Putvin Drugs, Navigator, powwow day. Also, thanks to Kewadin been a success. Our deep thanks and success with 692 in attendance. Our Pamida, Main Street Pizza, Subway, Casino Christmas for all the labor put gratitude to each and every one. deep gratitude to the businesses in town Vardon, Iversons Snowshoe, Melane into providing food and the ladies who for donations of gifts used in the give- Jones Partylite, Lagasco Oil, Glenns, spent extra time assisting in the kitchen, Dolores LaVeque, aways, silent auction and food discounts. Bob’s IGA and Bob Cornish. Thank you to Sault Tribe for providing finances Ogima Kwae, coordinator Win Awenen Nisitotung • November 6, 2009 Representative Reports 25 “Happy Joe Lumsden Day!” on Nov. 11 Joe was our first elected will attend the grand opening funding that is needed to pro- mation, please check out the chairman after our Constitution of the NCAI’s Embassy house vide public safety to our people. Web page of the National and Bylaws were adopted. He and other scheduled meetings. I Bemidji Representative for Indian Health Board. was a people’s chairman and he can’t wait to hear about it! National Indian Health Board As a member of NIHB, I took a lot of his time to listen to Providing Testimony to In the last edition of our trib- am working with the staff in our membership. Granted, our Department of Justice al paper, it was announced that an effort to greatly improve tribe was much smaller then, as I attended the Justice I was appointed to the National our communication system far as membership, governmen- Department Tribal Nations Indian Health Board to repre- within the Bemidji area. At this tal structure and business enter- Listening Conference. I had the sent our Bemidji area which point in time, our region is the prises. The fact remains that the opportunity to provide input includes Michigan, Minnesota only area that does not have battles with the state and federal and voice the concerns of our and Wisconsin. I am extremely a regional health board. This government were as big then as law enforcement department. honored to be in this position has been discussed with a few they are now. At this time, I had the opportu- as my sister Bonnie McKerchie tribal leaders and their input Joe not only spent time with nity to meet our new Attorney Spring had also represented will continue to be gathered at our people, he led us in these General Eric Holder who Anishinaabe people on this our United Tribes of Michigan battles to protect our rights listened to our issues for the board. She was very instrumen- meetings and our Midwest Cathy Abramson, Director, and resources. He was a great entire day. At this time, I would tal in helping to bring some of Alliance of Sovereign Tribes Unit I leader. My first recollection of like to congratulate Lori Jump, the first health care funding to meetings. The Anishinaabe Fall is here and is now try- him was when he worked for program manager in charge of our tribe. She worked hard in people of our area need to ing to hold on as our strong Upward Bound. There was this our Violence Against Women this area and it is now my turn come together with a louder northern winds send our beauti- big Native American gather- programs. She did an excellent to help out. I have been very and more powerful voice so ful, colorful leaves dancing and ing at Lake Superior State job in presenting our funding busy in this area. that we are better heard. Right swirling across our homelands. University (then College). issues to Mr. Holder. Attorney Health Care Reform is now, Bemidji area receives the The month of the Bnakwe Gigis Floyd Westerman was there General Holder announced that obviously in the forefront. least amount of funding and our (Falling Leaves Moon) is gone singing Custer Died for Your he will ensure progress with The Indian Health Care area has the greatest amount and Mshka’odin Giizis (Frozen Sins. Many Native speakers the creation of a Tribal Nations Improvement Act is now con- of healthcare disparity. This is Moon) is here. We have already talked to a lot of us young peo- Leadership Council, which will tained in the House Health Care the time for us to change this received that first dusting of ple. be chosen by the tribes and Reform Bill, H.R. 3962 which around and our people all need snow with the annual heavy The festivities culmi- meet twice a year. He will visit was released on Oct. 29, 2009. to work together to achieve this. blanket soon to follow. nated with the takeover of the with several tribal communities The Indian provisions can be We cannot be complacent! It’s been a good season. Iroquois Lighthouse in Brimley to get a firsthand experience found on page 3 – Index; page As tribal leaders, it is our job to Many of us have been using our with Joe leading the way! It was of Indian countries issues and 8 – Section 545 – Gross Income represent our people to obtain tribal permits to gather wood to on the television news and there concerns. He will help us in our Exception of American Indians; the services that our ances- keep our homes warm this win- was Joe climbing up the light- fight to obtain adequate fund- page 1,636 – Division D. Indian tors already paid for with the ter and hunt for small game and house. As a young teenager, the ing for law enforcement and Health Care Improvement exchange of our lands. It is my deer to provide healthy meat for whole event was a life changing violence against women pro- Reauthorization. Because we hope that each of our leaders the table. Many families have and a long lasting impression gramming. Also, while there, I have been waiting for reau- will take on a program service grown gardens and are now at for me. Woohoo! I was a young provided testimony to Catherine thorization for 10 years, the and get involved in making sure the end of canning and preserv- warrior that must stand up for Pierce, acting director of the tribes decided to include this our people are represented and ing the fruits of their labor. our people! Joe helped our U.S. Department of Justice, and in H.R. 3962. We are hopeful. served. Because we have a tradition- young people prepare by being Lorraine Edmo, deputy director By the time you read this, we If you have any questions al foods program, we have been an example. for Tribal Affairs in the USDOJ will know if it passes. Because or concerns, please contact me able to involve more people in So why bring this up? First of the Office of Violence changes happen so rapidly at (906) 322-3823 or email me planting, harvesting and pre- of all, it is painstakingly clear Against Women. Our voices and on a day-to-day basis, it’s at [email protected]. I serving food for their families that not everyone knows how always need to be heard so that been a little hard to keep you look forward to hearing from and others. All the while that we got where we are today. we may continue to receive the informed via our tribal paper. you. we work hard at these activities, Joe is one of many leaders cooperation, collaboration and For the most updated infor- we are getting fresh air, great who helped bring us along in exercise, learning our language our pursuit to regain and retain and opportunities to learn the rights and resources that more about who we are from Creator had provided for us. our elders. We celebrate this He was one of many that made time with fall ceremonies and sure the federal government fastings. We must continue to honored our treaties by provid- encourage and teach our young ing the health, education and people to learn how to take care social services that, at that time, of themselves and others by were still only promises to our the means the Creator provides ancestors in exchange for our for us. Our culture is alive and lands. While we persevered to well. obtain much needed services The month of November for our people, we must never also brings us the opportunity stop and get complacent. While to give thanks to our veterans. we receive federal dollars to Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. By provide needed services, we are the time you read this, we will nowhere near the funding levels have celebrated our 6th annual that we should receive. Honoring our Anishinaabe President Obama to meet with Veterans Powwow in Kinross. our chairman I enjoy attending this one and By the time you receive this hope to see you there. Please report our Chairman Joe McCoy remember to keep those who will have had the opportunity have served and are now serv- to meet with President Obama ing our country in your prayers at the first nation-to-nation, every day. Just recently we all-day meeting in Washington, have lost two young men from D.C. Due to lack of space, the Bahweting area to the war only one leader per each 564 in Afganistan. Keep them and tribes was invited to attend. their families in your prayers He will have that opportunity when we celebrate our pow- to address our issues directly wows, our ghost feasts and our with the president and other Thanksgiving gatherings. top administration officials. We also celebrate Joseph K. Our chairman will also attend Lumsden Day on Nov. 11. I can the Tribal Leaders Roundtable still remember seeing Rosemary that will be hosted by Secretary Gaskin in Wendy’s having the Sebelius. This will provide an chili she loved so much right opportunity to discuss concerns after our tribe declared the and Health and Human Service holiday. Everyone she saw, senior leadership and Assistant she would greet them with a Secretaries. Also, accompanying slucas@ saulttribe.net “Happy Joe Lumsden Day!” him to D.C. will be Vice Chair I remember that and I enjoy Lana Causley and Legislative greeting people this way, too. Director Mike McCoy. They 26 Natural Resources November 6, 2009 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Tribes conduct joint patrols on treaty waters By Brenda austin end of Lake Superior. They SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. launched a Bay Mills conserva- – As part of the 2000 Consent tion boat from the Back Bay in Decree, joint conservation Bay Mills. “We keep in contact patrols of the Great Lakes treaty with the state during our patrols waters by the five signing tribes by radio. We coordinate our and the Department of Natural efforts, share resources and Resources (DNR) are mandated reports,” he said. Chambers has and scheduled each year in been with his department for 23 January. years. The decree is an agree- Part of their job is also ment governing the allocation, responding to calls for help. management and regulation of Parish, a conservation officer state and tribal fisheries in the for 27 years, said, “I remember 1836 Treaty waters of the Great two boys who swam from a Lakes. It was signed in August campground in Bay Mills about 2000 by the Sault Ste. Marie a mile out to a buoy. They Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Bay couldn’t hang onto it once they Mills Indian Community, Grand got out there — it was too big. Traverse Band of Ottawa and We got a call for help and went Chippewa Indians, Little River out and picked them up. A little Band of Ottawa Indians, Little bit longer and I don’t think they Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa would have made it.” Indians, the state of Michigan Photo by Brenda Austin Gardner said all the agencies and the United States and will From left to right, conservation officers Dean Parish (Bay Mills), Jim Chambers (Grand Traverse) and respond to calls for help when be in place through 2020. The Sam Gardner (Sault Tribe) launch for a joint patrol in Lake Superior to check fishing nets. somebody is in trouble on the decree plans for the manage- a year. Each patrol covers a safety are enforced by conserva- participate in the joint patrols,” water. “We have rescued people ment of numerous species, with different section of the treaty tion officers in the 17 whitefish he said. from sailboats and capsized ves- emphasis on lake trout and lake waters, from the northern area and nine lake trout management Marchand said the Sault sels during storms. Our office whitefish. of Lake Superior to northern units. Tribe has a good working rela- out of Manistique has been on Occasionally, the U.S. Lake Huron and up towards Marchand said that Sault tionship with the DNR and the numerous rescues saving people Coast Guard will join the state Drummond Island. Tribe Law Enforcement is both other treaty tribes. “Our goal is from capsized boats. They were and tribes and conduct safety According to the U.S. Fish public safety and conserva- to make sure tribal fisheries are some of the lucky ones that we inspections of its own. and Wildlife Service Web site, tion. “Some departments are around for future generations. were able to help,” he said. According to interim Chief treaty waters yield 7 million strictly conservation and others Coming together with the other Conservation officers go out of Police Bob Marchand, one pounds of lake whitefish, 1.5 are public safety. We combined tribes is increasing our man- on the water expecting the best patrol is scheduled for each million pounds of lake trout them both so we have a dual power on the patrols, we are all but are prepared for anything. month under the Decree, and 4.5 million pounds of trout role with 50 percent conserva- working towards the same goal, On the Great Lakes, a calm, but often the tribes will get and pacific salmon annually. tion and 50 percent public safe- to protect the resources and the sunny day can turn dark and together and that number will Harvest limits, licensing and ty. Any one of our officers can people utilizing the resources,” ugly in minutes. As the three double, with up to 24 patrols he said. officers climbed into the boat An example of the tribes and shoved off, they took a sip From the Kitchen of Bob Flowers and DNR working together of their coffee and pointed the cooperatively, said Marchand, boat towards the mouth of the is the annual walleye ice fishing bay and Lake Superior. festival on Lake Musconong. Patrolling on snowmobiles, the Bob Flowers’ Perfect Pie Crust conservation officers check Hunter’s both Natives and non-Natives The pie crust, the platform Otherwise, the crust will come shape into a 2-inch thick disk. for compliance of licensing and photos or envelope, if you will, that out tough and in extreme cases, Place on the floured work sur- fishing regulations. Working holds luscious cooked fillings be almost inedible. So, here’s face. Sprinkle more flour on Thanks to those of together, the DNR takes care and adds its own savory, tender how we do it right — and sim- top of the dough to prevent the you who sent in pho- and flaky addition to compli- ple. rolling pin from sticking to it. of any state violations and the tos of your hunt. More tribes deal with tribal members. ment those fillings. At its best, The following ingredients Roll for the disk center outward are welcome! Please a pie crust is supremely tender, are for a 9-inch pie with a top in all directions until you have Participating in a joint patrol without being doughy or soggy, and bottom crust, or two single- a 12-inch diameter circle. Place the end of October were officers send in your photos to: with a slightly nutty/salty fla- crust pies. the pie pan, inverted, onto the from three tribes: Jim Chambers Jennifer Dale-Burton vor. It is light and crisp, and Ingredients: rolled pie dough. Use a sharp from the Grand Traverse Band 531 Ashum St., Sault Conservation Department, holds together just enough to be 3 cups all purpose flour paring knife to cut a smooth cir- Ste. Marie, MI 49783, transferred from the pie pan to 1 ½ tsp. salt cle around the pan — the circle Dean Parish from the Bay the plate. Lard or vegetable shortening must be about 2 inches larger Mills Conservation Department [email protected]. There are so many variations (I believe lard is better, but it’s than the pan. Remove the pie and Sam Gardner from Sault Emails are preferred but on recipe technique to leave your choice) pan and set aside. Next, use a Tribe Law Enforcement and the postal mail is just a person dizzy and confused. Ice water spatula to make sure the dough Conservation. Chambers said fine, too. What’s worse, every one of In a large bowl, combine isn’t sticking to the work table. the goal of this joint effort was them claims to be the ultimate the flour and salt. Add about Fold the pie dough in half, and to check nets on both commer- We will print the technique; and many of them 1 cup of lard or shortening then in half again to make a tri- cial fishing vessels and subsis- photos together next are complicated, requiring you into the bowl and cut in with angle. Carefully lift the dough tence fishers on the northern month. to chill all of the ingredients, a pastry cutter, or two butter and place the triangle point in tools and even the work sur- knives. Work the dough until the pan center. Carefully unfold face. But I don’t like complicat- the fat is completely mixed in. the dough and move to fit all — Venison Pasties — ed. So I did some experiment- The dough should look like pea sides equally. Brush with egg- Use Bob’s pie crust, at left, to make these great venison pasties, ing and found out what really gravel (little rocks the size of wash. Flute the edges. a traditional Yooper recipe. makes a pie crust come out peas). If it’s too dry, add anoth- Fill with your pie filling and 1 lb. venison steak, cubed in 1/2-inch pieces perfect, without all the fuss and er couple tsp. of fat and cut in. roll out the top dough. Again, 1large onion, chopped finely bother. And so, I share what If it’s too sticky and makes rib- cut it into a smooth, 12-inch 4 medium potatoes, cubed finely I’ve learned with you. bons of dough, then add another circle. Fold it into a triangle and 1carrot, chopped finely Before we get started, quarter cup of flour and cut in. place on top of the pie. Push 1/4 small rutabaga cubed finely though, you have to understand When the dough resembles pea the overlapping crust between 4T. butter one thing about flour. It has gravel, add three tablespoons the first crust and the pie pan. salt and pepper to taste two protein compounds in it ice water and stir together with Pinch the edges together and The above makes four big pasties, so make up a double batch that when combined with water, a spoon until all sticks together make a vent hole or two in the of Bob’s perfect pie crust, divide in four and set aside (or make the bind together into a rubbery, in a ball. Now that the water is top crust. Bush with egg wash day before and refrigerate). Mix together all the ingredients except tough substance called gluten. added, don’t over mix. The idea and sprinkle with sugar. Bake the butter. Roll out one crust at a time, put one-quarter of meat It’s what gives bread its elastic is to allow the starches to stick the pie in a 425F oven for 45 mixture on half the crust, add a pat of butter and fold over. Seal the texture. But we don’t want it in loosely together so that you can minutes, or until the pie is per- edges of the pastry together with a little water. Press together with our pie crust. It is imperative work with the dough. fectly browned. a fork or flute the edges with your fingers. Poke a couple of holes to work the dough as little as Liberally spread a layer of Serve hot or cold as you pre- on top of each pasty for steam to escape and bake at 375°F for 45 possible once water is added, to flour over your work surface. fer and enjoy. minutes. Eat with ketchup. prevent developing the gluten. Remove ½ of the dough and November 6, 2009 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Community Calendar 27 Sault Ste. Marie Newberry the event a special meeting is in as well. Clement at (906) 635-6050 or Anishinaabemowin classes, Elderly Advisory Board called that is open to the public, We have parties on Fridays, 322-3961. Thursdays, 6-8 p.m., at the meets on the fourth Monday of an official announcement will we show off our moves in Sault Tribe extends an open Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial each month at 12:30 p.m. at the be released. Dance Dance Revolution tour- voter registration policy to all Building. tribal center. General meetings, special naments. members. Once members regis- The classes are immersion in For questions, call (888) meetings and workshops are Board game lovers of all ter to vote, it is permanent un- the Ojibwe language and begin 711-7356. open to the public unless oth- ages can enjoy a peaceful after- less members change residency with a potluck dinner. Bring erwise noted as closed. For the noon dueling in a fierce game in to or out of election units your favorite dish. Unit II Elderly Committee meeting schedule and approved of Scrabble or other games where living when originally It’s a great time to eat, visit meets on the fourth Friday of resolutions, please visit www. every Saturday. registered. and enjoy our culture. eachy month at 11 at Zellar’s saulttribe.com and go to the Come visit for a good time Everyone is welcome. Village Inn. board downloads section. and to meet new people or old Sawyer Village in Gwinn, Call (906) 635-6050 for For questions, call (888) Meeting schedules are friends. Free drinks and snacks Mich., is a Sault Tribe housing more information. 711-7356. published in the Sault Tribe are available every day. enterprise. Housing units con- newspaper annually prior to the We’re waiting for you at sist of three and four bedroom Drumming, Mondays, 7-9 Manistique start of yearly meeting cycles. 2428 Shunk Road next to the townhouse apartments, duplex- Schedule information can be enrollment office. es and single homes. p.m., at the Niigaanagiizhik Unit IV Elderly Committee acquired anytime at www. If you have any questions, Rentals range from $350 Ceremonial Building. meets on the second Wednes- saulttribe.com with a search for please call Rachel Mandel- to $725 per month. The units The drum is the heartbeat of day of each month after the “board schedule” or by calling stamm at 440-4494. include ranges, refrigerators, the Anishinaabe people. noon meal at the tribal center. Hear different songs and (906) 635-6050. basements, garages, washer For questions, call (888) and dryer hook-ups and most of styles of singing. It’s a great Book your party at the Chi 711-7356. them have a dishwasher. time for the family participa- Foster homes provided Mukwa Community Recreation Flooring options are hard- tion in singing and dancing or by Sault Tribe members are Center. wood or carpeting. Most pets just listening. Naubinway needed for our young. We’re equipped to acco- Unit II Elderly Committee are accepted and we have For more information, call Make a difference in the life modate skating parties, group meets on the last Wednesday month to month leases. 635-6050. of a child, consider being a parties and birthday parties of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the foster parent. and we rent our hospitality Eagle Ridge Apartments, lo- Naubinway Pavilion. For ques- cated in Marquette, consists of Anishinaabemowin language Call Anishinaabek Com- room, basketball and volleyball tions, call (888) 711-7356. two buildings with eight two- class, Wednesdays, 12-1 p.m., munity and Family Services at courts. bedroom apartments in each at 531 Ashmun Street. 495-1232 or (800) 347-7137. Call (906) 635- 7465. building. These apartments No registration is necessary. Escanaba include all utilities and are $600 Please bring your brown bag Unit IV Elderly Commit- Sault Tribe Youth Education DeMawating Development per month with one-year leases. lunch. tee meets on third Thursday of and Activities needs your help. Property Sales and Rentals We have five experienced For more information, call each month on the second floor We are looking for volun- offers three and four bedroom team members who manage 635-6050. of the Willow Creek Profes- teers to serve on our Parent duplexes for rent. Low move in sional Building, 3500 Luding- Advisory Committee. costs only $200 for Sault Tribe Sawyer Village and Eagle Ridge. Unit I Elderly Committee ton Street. Catered meal at 5:30 The committee is instrumen- and Kewadin team members. Come make one of our meets on the first Wednesday p.m. followed by meeting. tal in developing programs for First three months of payroll houses your home. Call (906) of each month after the noon For questions, call (888) our children throughout the deducted rent will be increased 346-3919 to set up an appoint- meal at the Nokomis/Mishomis 711-7356. seven-county service area, cre- to cover cleaning and pet fees, ment today. Center, 2076 Shunk Road. ating policy and representing if applicable. Rent must be de- For questions, call 635-4971 their communities to determine ducted from pay to receive the Munising low move-in cost benefit. Children must have at least or (888) 711-7356. Unit V Elderly Committee where spending will be most Attention American Indians: one biological parent who is a meets at the tribal center at 4 beneficial to the greatest num- lease to purchase three bedroom member of the Sault Ste. Marie Culture Committee meets, p.m. on the first Monday of ber of our youngsters. 1.5 bath duplexes available if Tribe of Chippewa Indians 6 p.m. at the Niigaanaagiizhik each month. The committee is comprised of volunteers from throughout qualified. before they can be enrolled as Ceremonial Building on the Dinners on the third Monday full, bonifide members. first Wednesday of the month. of each month at 5:30 p.m. our tribe’s service area and DeMawating is within one of Simply submit a copy of For more information, call For questions, call (888) meets once a month on the third Wednesday. the Sault Tribe’s tax agreement the child’s courthouse birth Jackie Minton at 495-5165. 711-7356. certificate or state copy, social We encourage all relatives of areas and an equal opportunity security number and current children or anyone interested in company. Unit V constituents meet, mailing address. You may mail St. Ignace their welfare to join us. You do not need to be Ameri- 6 p.m. at the tribal center on or fax this information to the Anishinaabemowin language All meetings are open to the can Indian to rent a home. the second Thursday of each enrollment office, or drop it off classes, Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m., at public and we welcome your For information on any of month. in person. Please allow two to the McCann Center. participation. our properties, please contact For more information, call three weeks for children’s tribal Participants will enjoy a pot- For more information, please the DeMawating office at 42 luck dinner at 6 p.m. followed Shirley Petosky at (906) 387- Wood Lake, Kincheloe (906) cards to arrive in the mail. 2101. call Youth Education and Ac- by a language lesson at 7 p.m. tivities at (906) 635-7010. 495-2800. Everyone is welcome to Sault Tribe flags are avail- Marquette able for purchase by calling attend. Sault Tribe Youth Educa- Sault Tribe Traditional Unit V Elderly Committee 632-6398 or toll free (800) For more information, call tion and Activities in Sault Medicine Program available meets on the first Thursday 793-0660. 635-6050. Ste. Maie offers many fun and for appointments in Sault Ste. of each month, 6 p.m. at the Desk flags (3x5 inches) are educational services to youth Marie, Kinross, St. Ignace, Hes- Holiday Inn. $3, banners (18x24 inches) are Unit III Elderly Committee from kindergarten age to high sel, Manistique, Marquette and For questions, call (888) 711- $30, parade flags (3x5 feet) are meets on the second Friday of school seniors. Munising health centers. 7356. $50, pole flags (4x6 or 5x8 feet) each month after the noon meal Computer lab, Monday Bring semaa for an offering are $75 and $100. at the McCann Building. through Friday, 3:30-6:30 p.m., to appointments with healers. Add six percent sales tax For questions, call or (888) and on Saturday, 11-4 p.m. Traditional healing is holistic. Notices and $4.50 for shipping of first 711-7356. General meetings of the Computers are available for Women on their moon cycle item plus $1 for each additional Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chip- should make appointments be- use in a relaxed atmosphere item. Unit III constituents meet- pewa Indians Board of Direc- with opportunities for social- fore or after their cycles. ings on the last Wednesday of tors typically take place on For information, call Ted izing and other fun. Northern Hospitality in Sault each month, 6 p.m., at the Mc- the first and third Tuesdays of Holappa (906) 632-5204, Laura Free tutoring is available Ste. Marie, Mich., is a Sault Cann Center. each month. Open forums for daily for everyone. Young folks Collins 632-0236 or Peggy For more information, call Hemenway 632-0220. Tribe enterprise at 827 Ashmun members start about 5 p.m. and can learn how to animate ob- Street offering high quality fur- Keith Massaway at 643-6981 meetingss start around 6 p.m. jects, customize Web sites and or Patrick Rickley at 440-5149. Sault Tribe arts and crafts niture and floor covering goods All Sault Ste. Marie meetings other exciting media projects and services in the eastern Up- will be held at the Kewadin every Monday. exhibitions and sales are sched- Hessel uled for Thursdays, Fridays per Peninsula. Casino and Convention Center, On Tuesdays, we can Stop by or inquire by calling Anishinaabemowin classes, other locations are to be an- conduct science experiments and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Bawating Art Gal- 635-4800. Mondays, 5-7 p.m., at the tribal nounced. concentrating in school core lery at the Kewadin Casino and center. Special meetings typically subject areas such as chemistry Convention Center in Sault Ste. General mailing address and For more information, call take place on the second and and physics. Marie. phone numbers for the Sault 635-6050. last Tuesdays of each month. We dabble in art on Wednes- The events feature handcraft- Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Special meetings may be called days, creating all sorts of ed gifts for all occasions. Indians: 523 Ashmun Street, Unit II Elderly Committee from time to time by the chair- masterpieces. Participating vendors must be Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783, meets on the third Monday of person or by majority vote of On Thursdays, the local Sault Tribe members. Phone 635-6050 or toll free each month after the noon meal the board of directors. Loca- tribal youth council works on For reservations or further at (800) 793-0660, fax (906) at the tribal center. tions, dates and times for meet- developing projects for our information, call Elaine Young- 635-4969. Call (888) 711-7356. ings are subject to change. In community and gets some play