Miin Giizis • Blueberry Moon July 20, 2012 • Vol. 33 No. 7 Win Awenen Nisitotung Official newspaper of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians AARON PAYMENT IS CHAIRMAN BY JENNIFER DALE-BURTON ducted June 28 with results Aaron Payment was elected certified July 3. The installation Sault Tribe chairman in this ceremony was held July 9 and the year’s general election. After los- first meeting of the new board on ing the last chairman’s race four July 10. years ago to Joe McCoy, who Election of officers at the resigned May 2012, Payment ran July 10 board meeting yielded against Joe Eitrem, Unit 1 rep Vice Chairperson Denise Chase, appointed to fill out the term. Secretary Cathy Abramson and Also winning were Cathy Treasurer Dennis McKelvie. Abramson in Unit 1 along with Board meetings can be viewed Dennis McKelvie and Jennifer on the tribe’s website under McLeod, Lana Causley in Unit Board of Directors section under 2, Bridgett Sorenson in Unit 4 “Government.” The viewing lasts and Darcy Marrow in Unit 4. two weeks, until replacement by McLeod, Sorenson and Marrow the next board meeting. (http:// are all newcomers. All representa- www.saulttribe.com/government/ tives will serve 4-year terms. board-of-directors/29-govern- After taking their oaths July ment/board-of-directors/1261- 9, board members spoke of posi- board-meeting-video) tive change and working together ELECTION RESULTS for the betterment of the tribe. (Winners are in bold.) They felt humbled and grateful Chairman: Aaron Payment, for the voters’ selection, and for 4150, Joe Eitrem, 3224 their families’ support. Payment Unit 1: Cathy Abramson, said he has developed a plan for 2004, Dennis McKelvie, 1589, his first 100 days in office. He is Jennifer McLeod, 1576, DJ interested in increasing commu- Photo by Jennifer Dale-Burton Hoffman, 1534, Christine nications technology so that more MEET SAULT TRIBe’S NEWLY ELECTED LEADERS — July 9 Installation Ceremony were Sault Tribe Unit 1 McPherson, 1433, Bernard tribal members can have access, Director Dennis McKelvie, Tribal Chairman Aaron Payment, Unit 4 Director Darcy Marrow, Unit 1 Directors Bouschor, 1311 identifying constitutional amend- Cathy Abramson and Jennifer McLeod, Unit 2 Director Lana Causley and Unit 3 Director Bridgett Sorenson. Unit 2: Lana Causley, 593, ments that need passage right See the installation at www.youtube.com/saulttribeguide. MORE PHOTOS ON INSIDE BACK COVER! William Baker, 399 now, such as separation of pow- vote getter in Unit 1 with 2,004 of the vote. Newcomers Sorenson daughter team of Denise Chase Unit 3: Bridgett Sorenson, ers, as well as development of an out of 8,157 votes, or 25 per- in Unit 3 and Morrow in Unit 4 and her daughter Darcy Morrow, 878, Patrick Rickley, 739 ethics code and tribal labor law. cent. McKelvie was next in line each edged out their incumbent as well as the overall board com- Unit 4: Darcy Morrow, 475, Payment’s victory was deci- with 1,589 followed closely by opponents with 54 percent of the position of 10 women and three Tom Miller, 411 sive with over 56 percent of McLeod with 1,576. Causley won vote. men. 14,674 ballots were mailed out the vote. Abramson was the top handily in Unit 2 with 60 percent Of note is the Unit 4 mother- The election count was con- for the general election. Housing celebrates more Odenaang units As representatives of the Sault Tribe Housing Authority, Housing Commission and Construction Company look on, representatives of the Sault Tribe Board of Directors (below) cut the ribbon in an open house exhibi- tion on June 6 for new elders triplex apartment buildings in addition to a new house available through the Homeownership Program. The staff of the Housing Authority deemed the event quite successful and wishes to express gratitude to over 100 members who came to view the properties. At left is one of the three new smoke-free triplex rentals for elders now available on the Odenaang housing site through the Sault Tribe Housing Authority. Three of the nine individual apartments are handicap accessible and all of them have two bedrooms and one bathroom. The apartments come with standard appliances including a washer and dryer. More information can be gathered by calling the Housing Authority at 495-1450 or toll free at (800) 794-4072. PAID 49735 Gaylord, MI PRSRT STD PRSRT U.S. Postage Permit No. 30 Photos by Rick Smith From left, Sarah Schmalz, Unit I directors Cathy Abramson and Debra Ann Pine, Mariea Mongene, Cathy Win Awenen Win Nisitotung Ashmun 531 St. Sault Marie, MI Ste. 49783 Menard, Arlon Goforth, Dana Piippo, Carol Strauser, Joni Talentino and Heather Alstrom. Page 2 Public Service Announcements July 20, 2012 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Learn museum collection The Michigan Museums throughout Michigan, is geared Association (MMA) is host- to staff and volunteers who are MDOT announces Wounded ing its collections care work- responsible for the acquisition, shop, The ABCs of Collections storage, maintenance and display Management, at the Bayliss of collections. This workshop will Veterans Internship Program LANSING — The Michigan the line for all of us and suf- abilities. Possible fields include Public Library in Sault Ste. apply to collections staff at every Department of Transportation fered physically or psychologi- aeronautics, engineering, finance, Marie, Mich., on Saturday, Aug. type of cultural organization — (MDOT) is introducing a new cally in the process,” said State maintenance, planning, project 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. including art, history, science, program focused on helping Transportation Director Kirk T. management and research. The workshop, one of several military and maritime and youth wounded military veterans transi- Steudle. “Gov. Snyder has made Michigan is one of the first MMA workshops held annually museums, as well as aquariums, tion into the civilian workforce. it a priority to help the estimated state transportation departments zoos, botanical gardens, arbore- The Wounded Veterans Internship 30 percent of Michigan’s veter- to offer the internship program. tums, historic sites and science Program offers wounded veterans ans who are unemployed. We at Michigan residents who are and technology centers. paid internships at MDOT facili- MDOT are proud to share in that honorably discharged veterans One of the most important ties throughout the state and is mission.” with physical or psychologi- responsibilities of a museum is federally funded by the Federal Bruce Freimark, who coor- cal wounds are eligible. While taking care of its collections. This Highway Association (FHWA). dinates the program for MDOT, intended to primarily serve vet- workshop will cover everything The FHWA is MDOT’s part- said the goal is to match veterans erans of U.S. operations in Iraq from the basic definition of a col- ner in the program, along with who have service-connected dis- and Afghanistan, the program is lecting institution to the creation veteran service organizations in abilities with paid internships at not limited to veterans of those of collections management poli- Michigan. MDOT facilities located close to operations. cies to the storage and mainte- “This program will help fill a where they are living or receiving More information is available nance requirements of collections vital need, providing opportuni- rehabilitation services. Placement on the MDOT website at www. objects. The format is informal ties to our men and women in depends on the returning vet- michigan.gov/woundedvetintern. and participants are asked to uniform who put their lives on eran’s knowledge, skills and actively engage with each other to learn and share. MOTHER LODE — Mike Burton Mackinac State Historic Park Sault Tribe job openings, apply now and Tom Matera found 40 lbs. of Registrar Brian Jaeschke and Family nurse practitioner/ improvement in a health care set- of personal computers and have young Chicken of the Wood fungi, Museum of Cultural and Natural physician assistant (Sault), Part ting required. the ability to troubleshoot and almost all of which was edible. It History Collections Manager time/on call – open until filled. SDS systems operator ana- repair hardware and software was delicious sauteed and deep Angela Riedel will teach the Infant/toddler technician lyst (Kewadin Casinos, Sault), issues. fried with the rest frozen for later. workshop. (Child Care Center, Sault), Full Full time/regular – open until For further details, you time/regular – open until filled. filled. This position will docu- can review all current job Registered nurse (Eldercare ment and perform routine mainte- postings and apply online at Get help with ag-business Services, Sault), Full time/regular nance on Slot Data System (SDS) [email protected]. Are you a Michigan entrepre- — Specialized services: help- – open until filled. and related gaming systems; Please reply to Sault neur? Maybe the operator of a ing launch your product or busi- Performance improvement/ perform proactive and preventa- Employment Office, 2186 Shunk well-established company? Or ness with in-depth feasibility and data analyst (Health center, tive system checks to maintain Rd., Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783, do you have an idea to launch technical studies. Sault), Full time/regular – open the integrity of SDS and related or call 635-7032 or toll free at a business or product? 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