07-02-10 V31N7 - Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians
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07-02-10 V31N7 - Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians
PRSRTSTD U.S.Postage PAID PermitNo.30 Gaylord,MI Miin Giizis Blueberry Moon July 2, 2010 • Vol. 31 No. 7 Win Awenen Nisitotung Official newspaper of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians GREEKTOWN Robert Marchand named Sault Tribe Chief of Police UPDATE Please Read the CHAIRMAN’S REPORT on PAGE 20 Tribe’s voTers selecT new board rePs SAULTSTE.MARIE,Mich. –TheSaultTribeElection Committeehasannounced unofficialresultsforthisyear’s tribalboardelection. DiedrieJ.Malloyand DebraAnnPinewereelected inUnit1,CatherineHollowell waselectedinUnit2,Keith Massaway wasre-elected inUnit3, DeniseChase wasdeemed elected inUnit4, Denise Chase, Unit 4 JoanCarrAndersonwaselectedinUnit5. Outof12,364ballotsmailed toregisteredvoters,5,814were returnedbytheJune24,5p.m. deadline.The47percentof votersreturningballots putonly oneincumbentback intooffice, Massawayin Keith Massaway, Unit 3 Unit2,voted inwith52percentofUnit2 ballots.Therewasnovotingin Unit4,sinceChasewasunopposed. InUnit1, incumbents Hoffmanand McKelvie were defeated.It isinterestDeb Pine, Unit 1 ingtonote thatthenew boardreps eachtook homejust over1,500 votes,while incumDiedrie Malloy, Unit 1 bentsboth receivedjustover1,100votes, suggestingthatmostballots wereeitherforbothincumbents orbothnewcomers. ThevotewascloserinUnit 5,withAndersonwinningbya muchslimmermarginof52.6 percent. Newcomers battleditout inUnit2 afterincumbentRobert LaPoint declinedto Joan Anderson, Unit 5 run.HollowellovertookJames Kelleywith 53.7percent ofthevote. Contests regardingthe votecount forthe2010 Cathy Hollowell, Unit 2 generalelectionwereduebyJune28,2010. Resultswillbecertified anddeemedofficialatthenext boardofdirectorsmeetingor withinsevendaysofallcontestsbeingresolved. Aftercertificationofthe June24electionatthenext boardmeeting,thenewboard willbecomprisedofChairman JoeMcCoy,Unit1representativesCathyAbramson,Bernard Bouschor,DJMalloyandDeb Pine;Unit2representatives LanaCausleyandCatherine Hollowell;Unit3representativesKeithMassawayand PatrickRickley;Unit4representativesDeniseChaseand TomMiller;andUnit5representativeJoanAnderson. Allrepresentativesareelectedtofour-yeartermswithan electiontakingplaceeverytwo years.2010resultsare: UnitI—DJ Hoffman, 1,182, DiedrieJ.Malloy,1,564, Dennis McKelvie,1,132,Debra AnnPine,1,547 UnitII—JamesKelley,417, CatherineHollowell,485 UnitIII—Douglas Goudreau,680,Keith Massaway,752 UnitIV—Denise Chase, unopposed UnitV—JoanCarr Anderson,262,Shirley Petoskey,236*(incumbent) By Michelle Bouschor SAULTSTE.MARIE,Mich. —RobertMarchandhasbeen namedthenewChiefofPolice fortheSaultSte.MarieTribeof ChippewaIndians.Marchand hasservedasthetribe’sinterim ChiefofPolicesinceJanuary 2008.Hecomestothisposition afterworkingwithinthedepartmentfor12years. “Iambothhonoredand humbledtoservethetribalcommunityasthepermanentchief ofpolice,andamproudthatthe boardhasgivenmetheopportunitytocontinuetoleadour LawEnforcementDepartment,” saidMarchand.“Ilookforward toprovidingtribalmembers andcommunitieswiththelaw enforcementservicesthatthey deserve.” Marchandsaidhisgoalsfor thedepartmentincludebecomingmorecommunity-oriented inpolicingtechniquesandmore pro-activeinconservation enforcement,strengthening relationshipswithotherlaw enforcementagenciesinthe state,cityandcounty,andcontinuingtoeducateandtrainall Enforcement,Accounting,and Budgetswereinstrumentalin oursuccess.Wereallyhavea greatteamanditismyhopethat wewillcontinuetogrowmovingforward.” Marchandwantedtosenda specialthankstoVicMatsonJr., DarakaHudecek,JenClerc,Rita BrickerandSusanMcCoyfor theirpersonalassistance. TheSaultTribePolice Departmentemploys17officers inSaultSte.Marie,St.Ignace andManistique,andisinthe processofhiringtwomore. AnewschoolofficerforJKL Photo by Brenda Austin BahwetingSchoolandanother Robert Marchand, interim Chief officerpositionwillbehiredthis of Police since January 2008, summer,bringingthenumberof was named Chief of Police on full-timeswornofficersto21. June 22. Thedepartmentprovides ofourofficerstoenablethemto conservationenforcement effectivelyperformtheirduties. throughoutthe1836treaty “Ihavebeenveryfortunate cededareathatcoversthe duringthepasttwoyearsserveasternUPandnorthwestlower ingasinterimchiefofpolice Michigan,andhaspublicsafety tohavesomuchsupport,”said responsibilityforthetribe’strust Marchand.“Therearemany landthroughoutitsseven-county peopleIwouldliketothank servicearea,whichincludes whohelpedaswenavigated Mackinac,Chippewa,Luce, togetherthroughturbulenttimes. Delta,Alger,Schoolcraftand EveryoneatSaultTribeLaw Marquettecounties. By Jennifer Dale-Burton SaultTribe’sContractHealth Servicesjustgotashotinthe armthatwillhelppayformore servicesfortribalmembersin need. Previously,CHSpaidfor emergencyandurgentcare Sault Tribe’s Contract Health Service gets $1 million boost Billy Mills comes to the Sault Photo Courtesy JKL Bahweting School 1964 Olympic gold medalist Billy Mills at the Billy Mills Fun Run held this June with JKL students (front L-R) Lily Izzard, Makenna Corbiere and Jory Homminga. See page 7 for story and photos. referredoutsideofthetribal clinicthatwasapprovedunder thefederalguidelines.Now, CHSwilluseover$1million innewfundingtohelppayfor additionaldiseaseanddisabilitypreventiondiagnostictests referredoutsideoftheclinic. HealthDivisionDirector BonnieCulfa,RN,MSNsaid thefundingwill“addalittle additionalcoverageforsomeof ourneediestmembersthatlive intheseven-countyservicearea whocannotaffordtopayfor neededdiagnostictests,suchas acolonoscopy,outoftheirown pocket.” Culfaaddedthatthenew dollarscamethroughIndian HealthServicesaspartofa modificationofthetribe’s annualfundingagreementto accountforpopulationgrowth, inflationandincreasedfunding appropriationsfortheContract HealthProgramunderPresident Obama’sapproved2010budget See “CHS gets $1M,” pg. 3 See our online edition: www.saulttribe.net News & Announcements 2 City’s kids fishing pond is open; donations needed SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – It didn’t take long for local youngsters to find out that the City of Sault Ste. Marie’s Kids Fishing Pond was open for business. Young anglers have been enjoying the pond for a couple of weeks, thanks to the generosity of area clubs, organizations, and individuals. The Soo Area Sportsmen’s Club, City of Sault Ste Marie, Lake Superior State University and Cloverland Electric Company set the blocker net that creates the pond in June at Rotary Park. They remove it at the end of September. The pond, stocked with rainbow trout, has been a summer fixture of the park since 2004 and has been a huge success. “In our experience, young anglers can lose interest quickly,” said Roger Greil, who manages the pond as well as the LSSU Aquatic Research Laboratory. “While fishing at this pond, there always seems to be someone catching fish. It gets a lot of use and it’s rare to drive by and not see kids there fishing during the summer. Everyone who has seen it agrees that it is a great thing for our kids and provides a won- derful opportunity for young anglers under 17 years old to fish.” Activities have started up around the pond, with youth groups visiting regularly, a “Fishing Buddies” program meeting every other Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the pond, and the Connor Gorsuch Kids Fishing Day, held every year on the last Saturday in July at the pond. The Soo Sportsmen, in conjunction with LSSU’s Aquatic Research Laboratory, will be coordinating the purchase of fish for the pond. Roger Greil, club member and manager of the LSSU lab, said the club welcomes any assistance from potential donors. “If any individual or organization would like to help out with this, please let us know,” Greil said. “Any amount of assistance is welcome. To provide fish for the pond and to maintain it is a costly endeavor, so any help would be appreciated.” The club buys 500 rainbow trout per month for the pond. The fish average about 12 inches and cost about $3.30 each. In addition, there is a $250 fee to haul the fish to Sault Ste. Marie from Lower Michigan. The shipping fee and the price of the fish has increased quite a bit over the past few years with the price of fuel. “To stock 500 fish per month for four months is costly, but we feel it is worth it for our kids,” Greil said. “I don’t think you can go by the pond during the summer without seeing someone fishing it.” Greil reminded area residents that the pond is for kids only. “If you are old enough to need a fishing license, then you cannot fish the pond,” he said. “If parents need to help their children with casting, baiting hooks, that is fine, but please do not fish for your child.” Greil also reminded parents and young anglers that this year’s Connor Gorsuch Kids Fishing Day will be held on Saturday, July 31. The event is free and features food and lots of door prizes to go along with the fishing. For more information on the pond, or to join the Soo Area Sportsmen’s Club, please call Greil at (906) 632-4492 or write SASC, P.O. Box 497, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783. Senior Project Fresh coupons will be handed out on Wednesday, July 7, at 1 p.m. at the Bayliss Public Library. They are handed out on a first-come, first-serve basis. Senior Project Fresh provides qualifying seniors in Chippewa County with cou- pons to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at participating Michigan farmers markets and roadside stands. The program is open to seniors 60 years of age and older, total monthly household income of less than $1,669 for one person or $2,246 for two persons. Please call the MSU Extension office at 635-6368 if you have any questions. If you are handicapped and unable to attend the meeting, contact our office for a proxy form so someone else can pick up the coupons for you. Senior Project Fresh coupons distributed July 7 at library 2303 Ashmun . Sault Ste. Marie . MI BOUSCHOR & SHERMAN AGENCY CALL 906.635.0284 TOLL FREE 1.866.635.0284 Auto - Home - Life - Commercial - Specialty Win Awenen Nisitotung subject to editing and are not to exceed 400 words. Unsigned submissions are not accepted. Please note the distribution date The official newspaper of the when submitting event informaSault Ste. Marie Tribe tion for our community calendar. of Chippewa Indians. Submissions can be mailed, faxed or e-mailed. The distribution date July 2, 2010 is the earliest the newspaper can Miin Giizhik arrive in the seven-county service Blueberry Moon area. Vol. 31, No. 7 Win Awenen Nisitotung is fundCirculation 20,000 ed by the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and is published Jennifer Dale-Burton.........Editor 12 times a year. Its mission is to Brenda Austin...........Staff Writer inform tribal members and the Rick Smith................Staff Writer public about the activities of the Sherrie Lucas.......Administrative tribal government, membership Secretary programs and services and cultural, social and spiritual activities Win Awenen Nisitotung welof Sault Tribe members. comes submissions of news artiOur name: Win Awenen cles, feature stories, photographs, Nisitotung, in our native language, columns and announcements of means, “One who well or fully American Indian or non-profit understands,” pronounced “Win events. All submissions are printed Oh-weh-nin Nis-toe-tuhng” at the discretion of the editor, Visit us online: This issue can be viewed online at www.sault tribe.com beginning on its publishing date. Subscriptions: The regular rate is $18 per year, $11 for senior citizens and $30 to Canada. Please call for other foreign countries. Subscribe by sending your name and mailing address to the address below with your check or money order made out to the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Advertising: Display: $8.50 per column inch with many discounts available. Contact information: Win Awenen Nisitotung Attn: Communications Dept. 531 Ashmun St., Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Telephone: (906) 632-6398 Fax: (906) 632-6556 E-mail: saulttribenews@ saulttribe.net July 2, 2010 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Spaghetti Benefit Dinner for Jamie Mackey July 12 OnMonday,July12,aspaghettibenefitdinnerwitha silentauctionandraffleforJamieMackeywillbeheldatthe Niigaanigiizhikculturalbuildingfrom4to7p.m.withtakeout ordersfrom2-6p.m.Thecostis$6foradultsand$4forchil dren. TheraffleprizeistwoticketstotheKewadincasinoanni versaryoutdooreventonJuly22,23and24—a$150value! Ticketswillbeonsalebeforeandduringthedinnerfor$5. (STR-016-10). JamieMackeyisamemberofSaultSte.MarieTribeof ChippewaIndians.Shehasworkedforthetribesince1995in thebarandbeveragedepartment.Shehasbeenoutonaleave ofabsenceduetomultiplemedicalproblems,whichhavebeen gettingprogressivelyworse.Shehastohaveoxygenatalltimes. Duetohershortnessofbreath,sheisunabletoperformthe dailyactivitiesofnormalliving. YoucancontactMaryEnosat(906)632-7704orSonja Eitrem-McLeodat635-7075or630-0784. Reader announces reunion To all Payment family members, The 2010 Payment family reunion will be held Saturday, Aug. 7, beginning at noon at Sherman Park in Sault Ste. Marie. We would like to let as many Payment family members know that we will be getting together at Sherman Park Aug. 7. Please bring a picnic lunch and beverage with you. We could not get the pavilion as it has been booked for the summer, but we can put some tables together and meet outside in the park picnic area. I will put up a sign to let you know where we are. Please let family members know about the picnic. Due to health reasons I cannot do the type of renion I had for you in the past, but that shouldn’t keep us from getting together once in a while. Hope to see as many of the family as possible. Marlene Payment Anderson and Henry J. Anderson, PO Box 20, Kinross, MI 49752, (906) 495-5927, [email protected]. News Win Awenen Nisitotung • July 2, 2010 3 MDOT helps development of bicycle traffic By Rick Smith Health and civic officials from the Sault Tribe, Chippewa County Health Department, City of Cheboygan and the City of Sault Ste. Marie recently explored the development of bicycle traffic facilities with the help of the Michigan Department of Transportation and the T.Y. Lin International civil and structural engineering firm. Sault Tribe health officials Donna Norkoli and Michelle Conway were among a handful of attendees studying the design and construction of safe bicycle pathways and other related subjects on the campus of Lake Superior State University on June 17. John LaPlante, director of traffic engineering for T.Y. Lin International, gave the group an introduction to safe bicycle path planning and designs, shared use paths and other associated considerations. He mentioned the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) view of bicycles in traffic, “All highways, except those where bicyclists are legally prohibited, should be designed and constructed under the assumption that they will be used by cyclists . . . Therefore, bicycles should be considered in all phases of transportation planning, new roadway design, roadway construction and capacity improvement projects and transit projects.” He noted AASHTO “wrote the bible for bicycle roadway design.” LaPlante went over rules of the road, safety statistics and Stupak seeks probe into tribal land By BRenda auStin SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — A mystery underlies Greektown Casino and the property it sits on located at 1010 Beaubien St. Sault Tribe Unit I Board Member DJ Hoffman first reported on his discovery in August 2009 — a possible issue with transferring the property underlying a portion of the casino to the bondholders as part of the casino’s reorganization in bankruptcy. Bringing into play the Indian Non-Intercourse Act, which was enacted by the first Congress in 1790, it’s Hoffman’s position that the Act prohibits the sale of land owned by an Indian tribe without the consent of Congress. According to Hoffman, the land is still listed in the tribe’s property management system. “We still claim that land as our own,” he said. “It was conveyed From Page 1, CHS gets $1M — adjustments that he signed into law. Although the new money is recurring funding for next fiscal year, it still leaves Sault Tribe short on health care costs. “Even with the additional funding, our overall funding level for health care for our tribe is at a 45 percent funding level on the Federal Disparity Index (FDI). That means that 55 percent of need is unfunded,” said Culfa. According to Tina Fox, Sault Tribe CHS, the program has been covering “Category I: Emergency/Acutely Urgent Care Referral Services,” to eligible members. Receiving additional monies will allow CHS to now cover “Category II Referrals: Acute Primary and Preventive Care Services” aimed at prevention of disease and disability. “Some of these services would be your screening colonoscopies, follow-up stress tests with known cardiac arterial disease and no symptoms, to name a few,” Fox said. The same CHS eligibility is still required for the services. Sault Tribe members residing in the seven-county service area are eligible and services will still go through the CHS review and voucher process for coverage. “CHS will be able to cover those diagnostic tests as ordered by our tribal clinic providers when approved under this limited expansion of coverage,” said Culfa. “Members will still need to utilize our tribal clinic providers and services that we can provide at our clinics,” she added. Before the additional funding came through, CHS could only cover those costs if the outcome to Greektown LLC via Kewadin Greektown LLC as an asset of the tribe — as the tribe’s contribution to the formation of Greektown.” In a letter dated June 9, 2010, Rep. Bart Stupak (DMenominee) asked Attorney General Eric Holder and U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar to investigate if it is “legally possible for the tribe to lose its real See “Stupak’s Letter,” pg. 4. of the test showed their disease was Category 1. “With this type of screening test, we may catch a problem and have it treated before it becomes colon cancer and the tribal member is not trying to pay for it when they cannot afford to,” said Culfa. To be eligible for CHS, you must be a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, reside in our (CHSDA) Contract Health Service Delivery Area-within the 7 counties of Chippewa, Mackinac, Luce, Schoolcraft, Delta, Alger, and Marquette. To apply for CHS, please call (800) 922-0582, or (906) 632-5220. characteristic effects of bike lanes on riders. In an anecdote on an observation made in Portland, Ore., he said the traffic accidents involving bicyclists diminished even as bicycle traffic increased. Attribution went to well designed bicycle lanes and heightened awareness of bicyclists in drivers of automobiles. One point made by LaPlante should grab the attention of Sault officials and businesses: The expected results of a good bike plan include improved safety and use, improved motor vehicle traffic movement, help with congestion problems, stronger tourism economy and improved health and quality of life and competiveness of economy. LaPlante explained having inviting bicylce traffic measures in place would boost tourism simply because it would draw bicycle enthusiasts, much like the Sault area now attracts snowmobilers, motorcyclists, recreation vehicles and boaters. Many other related subjects were covered before the group embarked on a bicycle tour of existing and potential bicycle paths and facilities around Sault Ste. Marie. The tour route circumnavigated the city using major and secondary streets. HIP is Sault Tribe Home Improvement Program THE HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HIP) is now being administered by the Sault Tribe Housing Authority. The Housing Au- thority is now taking applications for HIP to develop the priority list for 2011. Under the HIP regulations, as long as you 1) are a member of a federally recognized tribe, 2) own your own land or have a 25 year or more land lease and 3) meet the income eligibility requirements 4) your present housing is substandard and you may be able to receive HIP assistance, even if you do not have a house. INCOME GUIDELINES include total combined income (earned and / or unearned) from ALL permanent household members. Eligibility will be determined showing gross income earnings from your 2009 1040 income tax return. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE at 154 Parkside, Kincheloe or if you would like one mailed to you please call 1-800-495-5598 or 906-4955555. If more information is needed or you would like assistance filling out the application please call the above number and ask for Sheila Berger, Administrative Assistant. Moving? Your newspaper will move with you if you keep your address updated: 1-800-251-6597 News 4 July 2, 2010 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Chance Rush joins 2nd annual Bike the Sites By Tony ABrAmson, sTAy ProjecT SaultTribe’sSTAYProjectandYouth EducationandActivitiesDepartment joinedforcestoofferthesecondannual BiketheSiteseventthisJune.Areayouth rodetheirbicycles47milesfromSt. IgnacetoSaultSte.Marie. Theeventpromotesphysicalactivityandexercisingasexcellentwaysof becominganall-aroundhealthierperson. YEAcoordinatorsandSTAYProject staffcollaboratedonthiseventtomakeit verymemorableandfun!Followingthe tripwasaYouthConferencehostedby ChanceRush,atop-rankeddistancerunneratthenationallevel.Hebroughthis enthusiasmtospeaktotheyouthabout thepositiveeffectsthatexerciseand physicalfitnesshavebroughthimand howtheycanhelpineverydaylife. TheSTAYProjectalsoinvitedthose whoreceivedtheirproposalsfortheTeen AwarenessProjects.Someoftheyouth groupsgavewell-donepresentations abouthowtheywillraiseawarenesswith theirindividualcampaigns. TheYEAProgramandSTAYProject wouldliketothankallwhoparticipated inthesuccessfuleventsandcongratulate theyouthonajobwelldone! Photos by Tony Abramson LIKING BIKING — Motivational speaker and top ranked national long distance runner Chance Rush, above, joined in on the second annual Bike the Sites event before hosting a youth conference the next day. At left, kids huff and puff their way uphill on the way to Sault Ste. Marie from St. Ignace. 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Indian Non-Intercourse Act may apply to Greektown land From “Stupak’s Letter,” pg. 3 estateinterestintheGreektown CasinoinlightoftheIndian Non-IntercourseAct,25U.S.C. 177.” “Theletterwassentto SecretarySalazarandAttorney GeneralHolderaskingfederal agenciestoclearupquestions surroundingthisproperty, includingwhetherornotitwas everconveyedtotheUnited Statesintrustonbehalfof theSaultSte.MarieTribe ofChippewaIndians,”said Stupak. “Theresponsefromattorneysrepresentingthose whostandtogainfromthe GreektownCasinobankruptcy illustratesthatthereareatleast twoconflictingstoriesregardingthestatusofthepropertyin question,makingitallthemore importantfortheDepartments ofJusticeandtheInteriorto weighinonthematter,”added Stupak.“Ilookforwardto hearingfromSecretarySalazar andAttorneyGeneralHolder onthismatterandhopetheir responseswillbringclaritytothisissueforallparties involved.” Whetherthelandisbeing heldintrust,accordingtothe tenantsoftheActitself,isa non-issue. AccordingtoGeraldParish, superintendentoftheBIA MichiganAgency,theBIAhas norecordsindicatingthatthe landunderlyingthecasinoat 1010BeaubienSt.inDetroit waseverputintotrustforthe tribe. AccordingtoHoffman, thetrustlandapplicationwas accompaniedbyadeedand wasapprovedbythen-Secretary BruceBabbittin1994.“In 1992,awarrantydeedwas issuedtotheUSDepartmentof theInterior-BIAforthebenefit oftheSaultTribe.In1994,the DepartmentoftheInteriorcompletedatwo-partdetermination approvingthatthelandcould betakenintotrust,”hesaid. However,then-Governor Englerdidnotconcurwiththe BIA’sfindingsandestablished acommittee.Eventuallya statewideinitiativewasputto thevote,whichresultedinthe establishmentofthethreestatelicensedcasinos. “Noonecalltellusifthat propertywasevertakeninto trust,ornot.Weweretoldthe applicationwasprocessedand stampedthesameday;that recordissomewhere,”Hoffman said.“Attheveryleastthat propertyisfeesimple,which stillfallsundertheAct.Bart Stupaksaidheremembers whenthetribepetitionedtoput thelandintotrust,sohewas goingtocallittrustlandandlet theDepartmentoftheInterior proveitisnot.Iamextremely gratefulthatCongressman Stupakrecognizedtheserious natureofthissituationand immediatelytookactionand calledthisissueintoquestion.” Stupakhasrequestedthat theU.S.BankruptcyCourtand theMichiganGamingControl BoardpostponeGreektown’s Chapter11reorganization untilthecourtsdetermineif thelandcanbelegallytransferredtobondholderswithout Congressionalapproval. SaultTribeChairmanJoe McCoysaid,“Congressman Stupakagreesthisraisesa seriousandvalidconcern thatmustbeaddressedbythe courtsbeforetheChapter11 reorganizationshouldcontinue. TheSaultTribeacquiredthe landinquestionlongbefore GreektownCasinowasbuilt anditwasconveyedbydeedto theUnitedStatesDepartment oftheInterioronbehalfofthe tribe.Wefeeltheonlyway thatlandcanbeconveyedto anotherownerisbyanactof Congress.Weareexploringall ofourlegaloptionsandrights toprotecttribalassetsandour statusasasovereignnation.” Win Awenen Nisitotung • July 2, 2010 Youth warrior camp for boys offered 5 Traditional Medicine Program wins grant to hold first camp for males 10-16 By Brenda austin SAULTSTE.MARIE,Mich. —TheSaultTribeTraditional MedicineProgramwillbeholdingawarriorcamp—ogichidaa bimaadiziwinkinoomaagewin —formaleyouthages10-16 thankstoarecent$20,000 grant. Thefive-daycampwillbe heldatBodneBayJuly26-30. Registrationmustbecompleted andturnedinbyJuly15;the first30youthwhoregisterwill beaccepted. Thiswasthefirstgrantthe departmenthadwritten,so theywereexcitedtobefunded andbeabletoofferthecamp toareayouth.Thegrantwas awardedbytheFirstNation DevelopmentInstituteunderthe NativeYouthandCultureFund. Aspartofthegrantrequirements,bytheendofthecamp thoseyouthwhodonotalready havetheirAnishinaabename willbegivenonealongwith teachingsabouthowtheirname relatestotheirpresentdayidentity. Anothergoalthecamphopes toaccomplishistostrengthen thebondbetweentribalelders andyouth,withtribalelders offeringteachingsandsharingstories.Youthwillalsobe encouragedtodemonstratepositiveleadershipbyparticipatingintwoculturalorspiritual activitiesbyMay31ofnext year. Teachingswillbeprovided toyouthaboutfastingandhow tointegrateadultmalerolesand responsibilitiesintotheirlives. Asyouthbecomemen,their rolewithinAnishinaabegcommunitiescanbeconfusing.The campwillfocusonbringing culturalawarenessofwarrior societyteachingstotheyouth alongwithhands-onactivities, leadershipskills,healthylifestylesandsurvivalskills. Investinginouryouthwill givethemastrongersenseof placeandtraditionwithintheir communities,ensuringfuture leaderswhoarebrightand capable. “Wehavebeentalkingabout thiscampforboysforalong time,soitwasnicetofindout therewasfundingavailableso wecouldputitintoaction,” saidPeggyHemenway,traditionalpractitionerassistant. Thecamp,freetotribal youth,offers24-houradult Photo by Brenda Austin Laura Collins, Peggy Hemenway and Ted Holappa of Sault Tribe’s Traditional Medicine Program will offer the Youth Warrior Camp at Bodne Bay this month to young Anishinaabe men. supervisionwithmealsprovided.Toregister,calloremail LauraCollinsat(906)[email protected]; PeggyHemenwayat632-0200 [email protected]. Thetribe’sTraditional MedicineProgramwasthe firstintheUnitedStatestobe integratedintoatribalhealth deliverysystemandhasserved asamodelforothertribes. Practitionersandtheirassistants provideservicestoabout2,400 clientsayear. Advertise with us for exposure in print and online 906-632-6398 • [email protected] News 6 July 2, 2010 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Agencies prepare for emergency response By Brenda austin SAULTSTE.MARIE, Mich.—Inanefforttobring respondingagenciestogether andprovidetrainingandeducationtohelpparticipantsplanfor apublichealthcrisisoremergencyevent,theannualRural &Readyconferencewasheld onthecampusofLakeSuperior StateUniversity(LSSU)on May26. Theconference,which drewprofessionalsfrom lowerMichiganandCanada, addressedsuchissuesasidentifyingcross-borderpartners inpublichealthpreparedness, respondingandcommunicatingwithpartnersduringan emergency,currentissuesin infectiousdisease—including awarenessattheinternational borderandissuessurrounding surgesofpeopleintoruralareas duringdisasters. Emergencypreparedness coordinatorwiththeChippewa CountyHealthDepartment, MatthewP.Carpentier,said therewere82attendees.“This eventculminatedafour-month planningprocessthatincluded ahostofChippewaCounty andSaultSte.MarieOntario partners,”hesaid.“Manyofthe attendeeswerelocalresidents, butotherstraveledfromasfar westasIronMountainandas farsouthasCalhounCounty.” Theconferenceaimedto provideinsightandtrainingto numerousprofessionalvocationsfocusingonemergency preparedness,prevention,planningandmitigation,Carpentier added. EmergencyPreparedness coordinatorfortheSaultTribe HealthCenter,GailMarsh, saidthatduringtherecent BehavioralHealthDepartment re-accreditationreview,afacilitatorsaidthatthecollaboration foremergencypreparedness betweenChippewaCountryand theSaultTribeisthebestthey haveseenin10years. “Ibelievethecloseworkingrelationshipbetweenlocal unitsofgovernmentandthe tribeisprobablyabetterwork- Photos by Brenda Austin Representatives from the Michigan State Police Bomb Squad gave an afternoon demonstration (above) using their computer operated robot. They also spoke about crime scene security and forensics. ingrelationshipthananyother inthestatebasedonfeedback ofattendees,”saidChippewa CountyOfficerDaveMartin. Marshsaidthetrainingprovidedbytheconferenceassists thecountytocontinuetomove forwardwithemergencyplanningandhelpsrespondingagenciestogrowasateam.“Weare astronggroup.Ibelievethat whilewemaynotberichin resources,wearerichinpartnershipsandarereadilywilling tolendandreceiveatalmost anytimewithourpartners,”she said. Theeventwassponsored bytheMichiganDepartment ofCommunityHealth,Region 8HealthcareEmergency ResponseNetwork2009, ChippewaCountyHealth Department,SaultSte.Marie TribeofChippewaIndians HealthDepartment,BayMills IndianCommunityHealth DepartmentandAlgoma PublicHealthwithsupport fromWarMemorialHospital, ChippewaCountyEmergency Management,U.S.Border Patrol,U.S.Customs&Border Protection,U.S.CoastGuard, AmericanRedCrossandLSSU. Oneofninefeaturedpresenters,RobertIanni,J.D.,National AdvisoryCommitteePublic HealthLawResearchProgram, gavetheclosingkeynote address,speakingontheimportanceoflegalpreparednessfora catastrophicincident.Chippewa CountyHealthDepartment medicaldirectorDr.Joseph Garlinghousegavetheclosing comments. JoiningMarshand Carpentierinplanningthis year’sconferencewereU.S. CustomsandBorderProtection representativeLisaHendricks, CERT/AmericanRedCross representativeLizFoley, Region8EpidemiologistScott Schreiber,ChippewaCounty OfficeofEmergencyServices/ CentralDispatchDirectorTim McKee,U.S.CoastGuard Conference attendees speaking with one of the bomb squad spePlanningOfficerepresentacialists prior to the demonstration. tivePatDrayerandBayMills IndianCommunityEmergency PreparednessCoordinatorMary Schwiderson. “Thisannualeventgives agenciesandindividualsin thecommunitywhowouldbe respondingtoapublichealth crisisoremergencyeventthe chancetonetworkandre-affirm existingrelationships.Weshare astrongsenseofcommunity andtakeprideinourteamwork andbeingabletosupportone anotherintheeventofacrisis,” Marshsaid. Overland gets kudos for being squeaky clean at Newberry Health Center By Brenda austin NEWBERRY,Mich. —ChristieOverlandhasbeen employedinhousekeepingand maintenanceattheNewberry HealthCenterforthepastthree years. Recentlywhenthecenter underwentaninspectionby theAccreditationAssociation forAmbulatoryHealthCare, Overlandreceivedhighmarks ingoodhousekeeping.Her supervisor,CommunityHealth NurseLisaSimmons,saidthat oneoftheinspectorscommentedabouthowcleanand organizedtheHealthCenteris. “Asawholeweworkedhard tohavethingsinorderbefore theinspection.Wewentthrough eachroomandlookedat everythingwithfresheyesand madesurethingswereinorder. atmotivatingothers.” ChristieismarriedtoJerry Overlandandtogetherthey havetwosons,CalixandGreg. “For All Your Tire Needs” NEED SOME HELP SPRING CLEANING? • Carpet Cleaning • General Cleaning •Upholstery Cleaning • Window CLeaning • Water Damage Cleaning • Stripping & Waxing • Fire Clean Up U.P. TIRE Christie Overland Christiekeepsusverycleanand organizedandtakesinitiativeto getthingsdone,”saidSimmons. “Sheisasourceofpositive energytobearoundandisgood Complete Tire Sales & Service (906) 632-6661 1-800-635-6661 1129 E. Easterday Ave., Sault, MI 49783 Chippewa Service & Supply We’re still here to help you with all your cleaning needs! Under Sault Tribe’s Facilities Management! Call for an appointment Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 906-632-6077 July 2, 2010 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Features 7 Gold Medal Olympian Billy Mills returns to Sault Ste. Marie Fun Run and Walk By Brenda austin SAULTSTE.MARIE,Mich. —AstheonlyAmericantoever winagoldmedalinthe10,000meterrun,BillyMillssaidthose fewsecondsofOlympicfame —andsomepersonalevents leadinguptohiswin—played alargeroleinshapingthepersonheistoday. Mills’accomplishmentatthe 1964SummerOlympicgames inTokyoissaidtobeoneofthe mostshockingupsetsinmodern sports. AnAmericanIndianicon, Mills,anOglalaSioux,grewup onareservationinPineRidge, S.D. MillsmadethetriptoSault Ste.Marietoattendtherace namedinhishonor,theBilly MillsFunRun/Walk,held Saturday,June5,atChiMukwa CommunityRecreationCenter. Thenightbeforetherace, Millsgaveapresentationat aspaghettidinnerheldinhis honoratthetribe’sculturalcenter. Hesaidhisreasonsfor encouragingyouthtoget involvedinrunningandsports istwo-fold:toencourageyouth toliveahealthylifestyletopreventdiabetes,andtoencourage themtosetgoalsandestablish healthyself-esteemtoprevent suicide,whichistraditionally higherintheAmericanIndian population. In1963,oneyearbeforerunningintheOlympics,Millswas diagnosedashypoglycemicand aborderlinediabetic.“There isnosuchthingasborderline diabetic,”hesaid.“Youeither areornot.Iamtype2buthave onlytestedinthediabeticrange threetimesinmylife. Everyday,ifIchose,I couldtestdiabetic.Everyday, ifIchose,Icouldhavedamagedonetomyeyes,kidneys, circulation—andIcouldbe destroyingthemajororgansof mybody—ifIchoseto.The sadpartisthatbecauseIam diabetic,evenwithoutchoosing, mypancreasisslowlybeing destroyed,”Millssaid. Oneofthelesser-knownreasonshehopestoinspireyouth isbecauseofhisownstruggle withracialprejudiceandhis attemptedsuicide.“Itwas strangetimesinAmerica.Itwas duringmyjunioryearincollege andIhadmadeAllAmerican andwasaskedbythephotographertakingtheteampicture togetoutofthephoto.Iwent backtothemotelandstoodon achairinfrontofthesixthfloor windowworkingupthecourage tojump.Societybrokeme,”he said. “AsIwasstandingonthat chairgettingreadytojumpI heardonewordrepeatedfour times.Ididn’thearitwithmy ears,butwithmywholebody –‘Don’t.’” IntheLakotaculturefouris asacrednumber.Thevoicehe heardwasthatofhisfatherwho hadwalkedonwhenhewas12. “Ithought,wow.TheCreator sentmydadtome.Myfather Photo by Brenda Austin Tribal Youth Council members and youth from the Sault community gathered at the tribe’s cultural center for an evening presentation by Billy Mills (back center) and a spaghetti dinner. usedtotellmetolookbelow thehurtandhatebecausethose emotionscandestroyyou.He wouldsaytolookwaydown deepwherethedreamslay;it isthepursuitofthedreamthat healsyou,”hesaid. “Igotoffthechairandfor thefirsttimeinmylifewrote, ‘Goldmedal,10,000-meterrun. Believe!Believe!Believe!’” Hewontheraceandthe goldmedal.“Iwasgivenagift thatday.Whatdoyoudowhen peoplegiveyouagift?You giveback,”hesaid.Thethree wayshehasworkedtogive backtoyouthandadultsalike arebypassingontheinspirationhewasgiventothenext generation.Oneofthewayshe didthatwasthroughthemovie, Running Brave. Anotherwasbywritinga book,Wokini,withhisfriend, authorNicholasSparks.Mills said,“Iwouldwriteafew pages,afewchapters,leave townandcomebackandreview whatmywifeandNicholashad edited.Thebookwasabouthow tobehappyandhastouched livesallovertheworld.Itis publishedin16countriesandin sixdifferentlanguages.” Millsalsogivesbackby raisingfundsforcharities.He becameaspokespersonfor ChristianReliefServiceshelpingtoraiseover$650million dollarsforcharitiesworldwide.Sincethenhehasjoined forceswithEugeneKrizekto helpfoundRunningStrongfor AmericanIndianYouth.Astheir nationalspokesperson,Mills encouragesyouthtobeproudof whotheyare. Today,becauseMillschose nottocommitsuicide,hehas traveledto96differentcountriesandexpectstogoover 100thisyear.Hehasafriend oracquaintancein189countriesandin3,000tribalnations throughouttheworld.For14 yearshehastraveledover300 daysayearvisitingAmerican Indianandnon-Indiancommunitiesspeakingtoyouthabout healthylifestylesandtaking prideintheirheritage.“All fromthatonemomentofsport, myfamilyhasgoneglobal.That isabeautifuljourneytohave traveledandtostillbeon,”he said. “OnJune30Iturn72.Ihope tolivetobeover100.Atthe sametimeIrealizeverystronglynow,atleastinmylife,the journeydoesn’tend—itjust redirectsandgoesfromaphysicalonetoaspiritualone.You starttryingtoprepareyourself forthatjourneyandthatputs somanythingsinperspective,” hesaid.“Iranprobablysomewherebetween55-and60,000 milesduringandaftermyrunningcareer.Whenitwasall saidanddone,I’mstillhypoglycemicandtype2diabetic.” Asforthefuture,Millssaid heplanstospendtheremainderofhislifehelpinghiswife Patriciapursueherdream.“I lookatherartworkandcry. Shesacrificedsomuchofher lifeformesoIcouldpursue mydream.Ithinkherartis phenomenalandIwanttosee whereshecangowithit.Iwill carryherpaintbrushesandhave nocomplaintsaboutcleaning themforher,”hesaid.Tovisit PatriciaMills’onlinestudio, gotowww.studiotupos.com. Herpaintingshanginthehome ofNicholasSparksandalso attheCrazyHorseMonument shipaswellasabusinessrelaMuseum. tionship.It’slikecomingback “Thedailydecisionsyou toseefriendswhenIcometo makeinlife,notjustthetalents theSault,”hesaid. youhave,choreograph yourdestiny.Itisthe journey,notthedestination,thatempowers you,”Millssaid.“So manyyoungpeople, andevenadults,look atthedestinationand assumethatiswhere theempowerment comesfrom. Mypassions broughtmesuccess bypursuingthem,and happinessfromsuch anincrediblejourney. Ihavesomanygreat friendshere.Cathy andTonyAbramson andtheirdaughter Lisa,theirwholefamily,havebeensokind andwonderfultome overtheyears.We Donna Kozma and her dog Gus are always haveaqualityfriend- participants in this yearly event. Gus anxiously awaits Donna’s cue to start the race. Photos courtsey of JKL Bahweting School Ali Robertson (center) examines Sawyer Dowd’s (left) and Helen Kerfoot’s (right) medals. All three youngsters earned medals in the mile run. News 8 Win Awenen Nisitotung • July 2, 2010 QPR: learn the signs and what to do next TheSaultTribeof ChippewaIndiansSaultTribe AliveYouth(STAY)Projectis providingthreeQPRTrainthe Trainersessions.“QPR”isa nationallyrecognizedsuicide preventiontechnique. Only15peoplewillbe trainedineachlocation—reservationsarelimitedtothefirst 15registrants.Thetrainings areatnochargetothepartici- pant.However,eachparticipant mustagreetoconductQPR trainingsinMarquette,Delta, SchoolcraftorAlgercounties. Anyoneinterestedinraising awarenessoftheimpactofsuicideonourcommunitiesand loweringthenumberofdeaths bysuicideisencouragedto becometrained. WhatisQPR?—“QPR” standsfor“Question,Persuade andRefer,”anemergencymen- talhealthinterventionforsui- cidalpersonscreatedbyPaul Quinnettandfirstdescribed in1995viapresentations andpublicationsbytheQPR Institute. WhylearnQPR? —Suicidalpeopleoftensend warningsignsthattheyarein trouble.Tosavealifefromsuicide,learnthesewarningsigns andhowtorespondwitha positive,bold,life-savingintervention.Remember:youmay betheonlypersoninposition torecognizewarningsignsand takelife-savingaction. WhyQPR?—QPRSaves Lives!QPR—Question, PersuadeandRefer—three simplestepsthatanyonecan learntohelpsavealifefrom suicide.Justaspeopletrained inCPRandtheHeimlich Maneuverhelpsavethousands ofliveseachyear,people trainedinQPRlearnhowto recognizethewarningsigns ofasuicidecrisisandhowto question,persuadeandrefer someoneforhelp.Eachyear thousandsofAmericans,like you,aresaying“yes”tosaving thelifeofafriend,colleague, siblingorneighbor.QPRcan belearnedinourGatekeeper courseinaslittleasonehour. TRAININGLOCATIONS July26HolidayInnin Marquette,Mich. July27ComfortInnin Manistique,Mich. July28intheBestWestern inEscanaba,Mich. 8a.m.to5p.m.withlunch included;youmustattendthe fullday. Onlythoseregisteredby July9willbeeligibleforthis freetraining!Pleasecontact SueStiver-Paulsenat(906) [email protected]. O-negative, B-negative and A-negative are needed now someone’sdonationoflifesavingblood,”saidSharon Jaksa,CEOfortheAmerican RedCrossGreatLakesBlood ServicesRegion. Theseason’sthreemajor holidays–MemorialDay,July 4andLaborDay–areparticularlyhazardousbecausehigh- waytrafficgetsthickerand moredangerous. “Weurgepeopletomake timetodonatebeforeholidays tohelppreventashortage,” Jaksasaid. “It’snotuncommonfor oneaccidentvictimtoneed asmanyas20unitsofblood products,justinthefirsthour oftreatment,”sheadded. Alldonorsareneeded,but especiallyvitalaretypeOnegativeblooddonors,whose “giftoflife”canbeusedby anypatientandisessentialin treatingtraumapatients.There isalsoaparticularneedatthis timeforB-negativeandAnegativedonors. Thefollowingisalistof AmericanRedCrossblood drivesinyourareathrough July21. HOWTODONATEBLOOD Toscheduleanappointment todonatepleasecall1-800REDCROSS(1-800-733-2767) orvisitwww.RedCrossBlood. orgformoreinformation. Individualswhoare17 yearsofage(16withparental permissioninsomestates), meetweightandheight requirements(110pounds ormore,dependingontheir height)andareingenerally goodhealthmaybeeligibleto donateblood. PleasebringyourRedCross blooddonorcardorotherform ofpositiveIDwhenyoucome todonate. Blood donors needed, especially O-negative LANSING,MI–Anyone canfindaquicktriptothe storeorafamilyvacation cutshortbyawreckonbusy highways.There’sanotherway holidaytrafficaccidentscan affectusall,though–thehigh demandfordonatedbloodto treataccidentvictimsdrains thesupplyforallpatients. “Manyofusgetbusyand forgettogivebloodduring thesummer,but,atthesame time,anyofusorsomeone welovecouldsuddenlyend upasapatientdependingon Upcoming Local Blood drives Cedarville July 6 Les Cheneaux Community Center 289 M-134 12-5:45 p.m. Rudyard July 9 Rudyard Township Hall Community Center 18725 S. Mackinac Trail 12-5:45 p.m. Drummond Island July 20 Township Hall 29935 E. Pine Street 12- 5:45 p.m. Sault Ste. Marie July 21 Faith Lutheran Church 1600 Park Street 12- 5:45 p.m. Camp UPeninsulin for diabetic youth set for August 3-7; half-day adventure also available From UPDoN Imaginegivingyourself threetofourinjectionsaday, pokingyourfingerforblood samplesseveraltimesadayand carryingsnackswithyouallthe time.Thesearejustsomeofthe thingskidswithtype1diabetes havetodo. Goingtoamovieandhaving popcorn,attendingabirthday party,playingonabasketball teamorjustgoingforawalk maysendbloodglucosetoo highortoolow.Accordingto AnnConstance,Directorof theU.P.DiabetesOutreach Network(UPDON),youthand adultswithtype1diabetesare estimatedtothinkabouttheir diabetesevery15minutes. “Tokeeptheirbloodglucose atahealthylevel,theyhaveto knowhowtomakechangesin theirinsuliniftheyplantohave extrasnacksandtheyneedto learntoadjusttheirinsulinor foodiftheyplantobeactive,” G’tchi Miigwech I am humbled and honored to be voted in as your Unit III representitive for the next four years. Thank you for your support. — Keith Massaway Constancesaid. Loganisoneofthoseyouth. Diagnosedwithdiabetesatage 6,Logansayshavingdiabetes isn’tabigdealanymore.“It’s somethingthatgetsintheway sometimes,butyoulearnhow tolivewithit.”And,theU.P. DiabetesCamphashelpedher todojustthat.Sheremembers beinginseventhgradeandhavingtodealwithdiabetes.“Ijust wantedittogoaway.” Butatcamp,forthefirst timeinherlife,Loganwas aroundotherkidsheragewho alsohaddiabetes.Beforethat, shealwaysthoughtshewasthe onlyonewithdiabetes.“With camp,havingdiabetesis100 timesbetter,”shesaid. Yearsago,theAmerican DiabetesAssociationhelda children’sdiabetescampinthe U.P.Unfortunately,about15 yearsago,thecampwasmoved totheDetroitarea.Traveling suchafardistancewasdifficult forkidsfromtheU.P.Tohelp thesekidsandtheirfamilies managediabetesandhavesome fun,too,UPDON,Dr..Mike GrossmananddiabeteseducatorsfromacrosstheU.P.started adiabetesfamilycamp. InJuly2003,13children withdiabetesalongwith19 familymembersandfriends attendedthefirsttwo-daycamp intheU.P.inoveradecade. Thisinauguralcampwasheld onthecampusofNorthern MichiganUniversity.By2005, therewere29kids,with46 friendsandfamily,andattendancehasheldsteadysince. Thecamphasalsoexpanded toaweeklongexperienceand changedvenuestwice.This year,thecampwillbeheldat thePageCenterinLittleLake. Thisyear’scampisscheduledforTuesday,Aug.3 throughSaturday,Aug.7. Whileatthecamp,kidsgetto beinvolvedinmanyfunactivi- tiesincludingswimming,boatingandotheroutdooractivities, alongwithcraftandold-fashion gameslikeawaterballoontoss. Newthisyearwillbea CampUPeninsulinHalf-Day Adventureforyouthwithdiabetesages15andyoungerwho areunabletoattendtheentire weeklongcamp.Aparentor guardianmustattendwiththeir childandwillhavetheopportunitytomeetotherparentswhile thechildrenenjoycampactivities. Pre-registrationisrequired forbothCampUPeninsulin andtheHalf-DayAdventure. Becauseofthegenerosityofan IronMountainbusinessalong withfundsraisedthroughthe HogWildBBQandMusic Jam,andSwimTealLakefor Diabetes,participantspaya$10 registrationfeeforthecamp whiletheHalf-DayAdventure isfree. Campinformation,registrationmaterialsandhalf-day adventureinformationcanbe foundbyvisitingtheUPDON websiteatwww.diabetesinmichigan.orgorbycallingtheU.P. DiabetesOutreachNetworkat (906)228-9203. Theregistrationdeadline isFriday,July9,forbothprograms.Spaceislimitedsointerestedindividualsareencouragedtoactquickly. Win Awenen Nisitotung • July 2, 2010 Feature JKL beautification, reading program and end of year powwow kept staff busy Isaac McKechnie, school board president, pulling weeds from around the front of the school. Carter O’Shelski, 6, supervising his dads efforts. Chris O’Shelski, fourth grade teacher and his son Carter O’Shelski, 6, cleaning up the area around the school. Photos courtsey of JKL Bahweting School Each year JKL Bahweting School hosts an end of year celebration called a Jiingtamok. This year’s event was held on Monday, June 7 and with the weathers participation, was a great time for all. Karyn Cress (left), Samantha Brand (center) and Makenna Reno (right) - waiting for the fancy shawl dance so they can show off their beautiful shawls and intricate dancing skills. 9 Tiffany Shaw and Natasha Stewart enjoy being outside in the beautiful weather for the afternoon of the Jiingtamok. Left to right: Reagan Walsh, Taylor Walsh, Ashley Hackworth, Toni Willis and Dan Walsh (right) participate in the school’s reading program and enjoy a slice of pizza. 10 Kewadin Casinos July 2, 2010 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Lineup of favorite local bands scheduled to play Kewadin’s 25th Anniversary Festival SAULTSTE.MARIE,Mich. –BandsfromSaultSte.Marie, Lansing,GrandRapidsand Bostonarescheduledtoplay atKewadin’s25thAnniversary SummerFestivalJuly22to24. Thelineupincludes: NixxonDixxon,Clown Sack,ElectricMotorFish,Rock Camp(YouthGroup),Elipzis, andPaulPerryallfromSault Ste.Marie,Showdownfrom Lansing,DannisonfromGrand Rapids,FindingClydefrom Essexville,andStilrizefrom Boston. “BothbandsthatIamin areexcitedtoplay,”saidTony Rogers,memberofClown SackandElectricMotorFish. “It’salwaysagreatopportunity whenyouhaveachancetoplay infrontofthousandsofpeople. Wehavealotoftalentedmusicianslocallyandthisisagreat placetoshowit.” Localbandswillperform dailyfromnoon-1p.m.;2-3 p.m.and4-5p.m.Ascheduleof wheneachgroupwillbeplayingwillbeavailableon-linethe weekbeforethefestival. “Inadditiontotheheadliningacts,wewantedtohave musicthroughouttheeventand wewantedtogivethefestival alocalflaresohavingthese bandsisaperfectfit,”saidAlan Bouschor,vicepresidentof marketingandsalesatKewadin Casinos. Thecasino’sthree-daysummerfestivalJuly22to24will featurefournationalheadlining acts,including1980srockers BretMichaelsandVinceNeil, modernrockers3-DoorsDown, andAmericanrockiconMeat Loaf. Thefestivalwillalsofeaturecelebrityappearanceswith autographsessionswithHenry “TheFonz”Winkler,former LionfootballplayersBilly SimsandHermanMooreand thefamousPlayboyPlaymates, ShannonJames,BrittanyB.and AmberCampisi,celebritychef andspinmasterMarcWeiss “TheDJChef,”andastrolling magician. Thefestivalwillalsohave foodandmerchantvendors,a golfsimulator,bumpercars, RockBandWii,aNASCAR Simulator,electronicbullriding,Baggotournament,daily foodeatingcontestsandfireworksattheendofeachday. Athree-daypasstothefestivalis$75,whilesingle-day passesare$50.Thethree-day passesincludeentryintoall concertsandthreedaysoffestivalactivities.Alimitednumber ofticketswillbeavailable. Cashsaleswillbeavailable atthegateduringthefestival. Allfestivaleventswillbeheld atKewadinCasinoSaultSte. Mariefromnoonto10p.m., rainorshine.Admissiontothe concertsisgeneral.Gatesfor thefestivalopenat11a.m. Moreinformationonthe festivalwillbepostedonthe KewadinCasinoswebsite (www.kewadin.com),FaceBook andTwitterpages. KewadinCasinos25th AnniversaryFestivalSchedule THURSDAYJULY22: Golfsimulator,bumpercars, RockBandWii,NASCAR simulator,electronicbullride: noon–10p.m. Vendors:noon–10p.m. Liveentertainment:noon–10 p.m. MeetthePlayboyPlaymates ShannonJames,BrittanyB., andAmberCampisi:1–3p.m. DJChef:1–2p.m.;3–4p.m.; 5–6p.m. EatingContest:3–5p.m. (registrationfrom1–2p.m.) Baggotournament:2–7p.m. (registrationfrom12–2p.m.) Headliningliveinconcert: BrettMichaelsandVinceNeil, timeTBA(openingactthen headliner). Fireworksfollowingconcert. FRIDAYJULY23: Golfsimulator,bumpercars, RockBandWii,NASCAR simulator,electronicbullride: noon–10p.m. Vendors:noon-10p.m. Liveentertainment:noon–10 p.m. MeetformerLionfootball playersBillySimsandHerman Moore:1–3p.m. DJChef:1–2p.m.;3–4p.m.; 5–6p.m. EatingContest:3–5p.m. (registrationfrom1–2p.m.) Baggotournament:2–7p.m. (registrationfrom12–2p.m.) Headliningliveinconcert: 3-DoorsDown,timeTBA (openingactthenheadliner). Fireworksfollowingconcert. SATURDAYJULY24: Golfsimulator,bumpercars, RockBandWii,NASCAR simulator,electronicbullride: noon–10p.m. Vendors:noon–10p.m. Liveentertainment:noon-10 p.m. Meet“TheFonz”Henry Winkler:1–3p.m. DJChef:1–2p.m.;3–4p.m.; 5–6p.m. EatingContest:3–5p.m. (registrationfrom1–2p.m.) Baggotournament:2–7p.m. (registrationfrom12–2p.m.) Headliningliveinconcert: MeatLoaf,timeTBA(opening actthenheadliner). Fireworksfollowingconcert Timessubjecttochange. Patronsregisteratthefestival forallcontestsandtournaments. Congratulations to Larry J. of Alberta, Canada, who won $25,920 at Kewadin Christmas on June 16, playing the 12 Times Pay slot machine! Congratulations to David Russell of Millington, Mich., who won $20,000 at Kewadin St. Ignace on June 9, by playing the Lucky Spin slot machines. Thank you! I would like to thank everyone who voted for me in the primary election. — Bill Baker, Unit II candidate Miigwech! To tribal members of Unit V and others who helped me during my campaign: I would like to thank you again for your encouragement and help during my campaign. Your vote counted in electing me your new Unit V director. Also, congratulations to all new directors! — Joan (Carr Anderson) Unit V Director News Win Awenen Nisitotung • July 2, 2010 11 Tribal newspaper gets “Good News” award Thisyear’sGoodNews Awardsdrewarecordnumber ofentries,54,anddistributed39 awardsandcertificatesofmerit, themostinits13-yearhistory. Mediaprofessionalsfrom aroundtheUpperPeninsula gatheredatFirstPresbyterian ChurchinMarquetteonJune 9toreceiveawardsforthe positivestoriestheywroteand programstheyproducedduring 2009.Thisisthefirstyearthat anyonehaswonanawardor certificateformultiplemedia outlets. RickSmith,WinAwenen Nisitotungreporter,receiveda GoodNewsAwardinthefeaturestorycategoryfor“Playing forChange:WorkingforWorld Peace,”aboutthenon-profit PlayingforChangeorganization thatfundsmusiceducationfor childrenindisadvantagedcommunities. Since1998,theGoodNews Awardshavebeenhonoring localworksofexcellencein broadcastingandprintthat affirmthedignityofpeople, recognizeandupholduniversally-recognizedhuman values,andupliftandnourish thehumanspirit.Theawards aresponsoredbythereligiousleadersoftheCatholic, Episcopal,Evangelical Lutheran,Presbyterianand UnitedMethodistChurchesin theUpperPeninsularegion. Herearethe2010Good NewsAwardsbydivisionand category: TVStations StraightNewsStory GoodNewsAward:WLUCTV,Marquettefor“TooMany Dogs”(friendshelpoutwoman overrunbydogs)byJerry Hume FeatureStory GoodNewsAward:WLUCTV,Marquettefor“Place Kicker”(mentally-challenged footballplayer)byJeniJewell Editorial GoodNewsAward:WLUCTV,Marquettefor“TheUpside: Moses’Mothers”(20mothers breastfeedababy)byEditorial BoardatTV6andRobJamros PublicService Announcement GoodNewsAward:WLUCTV,Marquettefor“The Upsiders”(lookingforpeople doinggood)byKimParkerand TylerCzarnopis Program CertificateofMerit:WLUCTV,Marquettefor“TheTV6 CanathonProgram”(reviewof theTV6Canathoncollection efforts)byScottR.Zerbel(producer/director) Series CertificateofMerit:WLUCTV,Marquettefor“Payit Forward”(chainofpeoplehelpingpeople)bySteveAsplund RadioStations Program GoodNewsAward:WNMUFM,Marquettefor“Addicted totheGyil”(musicisaninternationallanguage)byNMU AdvancedAudioProduction ClasswithProfessorCharles Ganzert,HansAhlstrom(host) andBernardWoma(musician) economictimes)byLarry Holcombe GoodNewsAward:The DailyGlobe,Ironwoodfor “HumanElementOutweighs TechnologyinClassroom”(a reminderabouttheimportance ofteachers)byJoeKarius RegularColumn CertificateofMerit:The DailyGlobe,Ironwoodfor “Officer’sDeathRemindsUsto YouthStraightNewsStory CherishLife”(reflectionsafter GoodNewsAward:WMQTshootingdeathofareanativein FM,Marquettefor“AVisitwith Oakland)byJoeKarius LisaLing”(discussingthewel CertificateofMerit:The fareoftheworld’schildren)by EveningNews,SaultSte.Marie 8-18Media’sErinBozek-Jarvis, for“RefugeesareContributing” BenHarris,DanielleJahnkeand (BurmaChristianrefugees GlenEllenLehmberg movetoSault)byKennFilkins YouthFeatureStory Photograph GoodNewsAward:WMQT GoodNewsAward:The FM,Marquettefor“Kidsand MiningJournal,Marquettefor FreeSpeech”(dokidsstill “SunriseMegalith”(oredockat understandandcherishfree dawn)byTomBuchkoe speech?)by8-18Media’s Series ChelseaParrish,Danielle GoodNewsAward:The Jahnke,MaggieGuterandGlen MiningJournal,Marquettefor EllenLehmberg “CandidCancer”(editor’sjour YouthEditorial neythroughcancertreatment) CertificateofMerit:WMQT- byReneePrusi FM,Marquettefor“TheTrue CertificateofMerit: HolidayGift”(what“the TheDailyMiningGazette, holidays”areallabout)by8-18 Houghtonfor“Ontonagon Media’sLorissaJuntti PlayspaceSeries”(Ontonagon DailyNewspapers Elementarycomestogetherto StraightNewsStory makedreamareality)byStacey GoodNewsAward:TheDaily Kukkonen Press,Escanabafor“Dental OtherNewspapers ClinicNearlyComplete”(con StraightNewsStory structionoffreedentalclinic) GoodNewsAward: byJennyLancour MarquetteMonthly,Marquette for“HistoryontheMove” CertificateofMerit:The EveningNews,SaultSte.Marie (MarquetteCountyHistory Museum)byMichaelMurray for“AmericanCaféOwner WritesMemoir”(longtimecafé CertificateofMerit:The ownersharesanecdotes)by FinnishAmericanReporter, KennFilkins Hancockfor“DanceGroup’s CertificateofMerit:The DreamBecomesReality” DailyNews,IronMountainfor (youthdancersworktomake “IMHSMathTeacherFinalist” triptoFinlandpossible)by (localteacherhonored)by DavidMaki LindaLobeck FeatureStory CertificateofMerit:The GoodNewsAward:Win MiningJournal,Marquettefor AwenenNisitotung,SaultSte. “GoodsDeliveredinCanathon” Mariefor“PlayingforChange: (TV62009Canathon)by WorkingforWorldPeace” JohannaBoyle (PlayingforChangeorganiza FeatureStory tion)byRickSmith GoodNewsAward:The GoodNewsAward: MiningJournal,Marquettefor MarquetteMonthly,Marquette “ForLarrySyrjala,It’sbeena for“HouseofHeroes”(D.J. JacobettiVeteransHome)by LongRoadBack”(recovering fromabraininjury)byJohanna LarryChabot Boyle CertificateofMerit:Iron GoodNewsAward:The CountyReporter,IronRiverfor DailyPress,Escanabafor“On “BargainShoppersWelcomeat theWingsofanAngel”(sixCrystalFalls’St.VincentStore” (shoppingatSt.VincentdePaul year-oldgirlreceivesheart)by stores)byAllyceWestphal JillianJamison CertificateofMerit: Editorial TheDailyMiningGazette, CertificateofMerit: Houghtonfor“Keeping MemoriesAlive”(woman workstohaveuncle’sremains returnedforburial)byKelly Fosness CertificateofMerit:The DailyGlobe,Ironwoodfor “Funnovation”(Gogebic TotheEditor, CommunityCollegestudents Whereismylittlesilver modifygamecontrollerforuse ring?Mylittlesilverringthat bythosewithdisabilities)by dadgavemeforhelpinghim KateGenellie workinthewoods,whenIwas Editorial 10or11untilIwas16.We GoodNewsAward:TheDaily buzzedwoodondad’sbuzz MiningGazette,Houghtonfor machine,cordsandcordsof “Hancock,FinlandiaonRight wood.Also,Ihelpedhimon Track”(localeducationalinsti thedragsaw.Iwouldusea tutionsthink“outsidethebox” pairoftongstopulltheblocks tohelpeachotherintough Photo by Jennifer Dale-Burton Rick Smith, Win Awenen Nisitotung reporter, received a Good News Award in the feature story category for “Playing for Change: Working for World Peace,” about the non-profit Playing for Change organization that funds music education for children in disadvantaged communities. MarquetteMonthly,Marquette for“Locals‘LiveUnited’to HelpCounty”(UnitedWay)by LeslieBek RegularColumn GoodNewsAward:The MunisingNews,Munisingfor “BiographicalSketchFeaturing DickandMyrtleSt.Martin” (DickandMyrtleSt.Martin’s lifetogether)byMarilynWood GoodNewsAward: MarquetteMonthly,Marquette for“Marquette’sFirstHospice” byDonCurtoandDr.Aaron Scholnik Photograph CertificateofMerit:The FinnishAmericanReporter, Hancockfor“KickingUpthe Past”(highschoolstudent makestraditionalkicksledin shopclass)byJimKurtti CertificateofMerit:Iron CountyReporter,IronRiver for“PinwheelsPlanted”(child abuseawarenessmonth)by AllyceWestphal CertificateofMerit: MarquetteMonthly,Marquette for“FredRydholm:1924-2009” byTomBuchkoe Series CertificateofMerit:The MunisingNews,Munisingfor “WomeninBusiness…Years Ago”(womenwhostartedtheir ownbusinessesinMunising)by MarilynWood YouthStraightNewsStory GoodNewsAward: MarquetteMonthly,Marquette for“Children,Community ComeTogetherduringForest Fire”(BlackRiverFallsfor estfire)by8-18Media’sTia Platteborze,LorissaJuntti, SydneyDorowandMariel Morton YouthFeatureStory CertificateofMerit: MarquetteMonthly,Marquette for“YoungFilmmakers InspiredbyMichiganFilm Festival”(localyouthattended thefilmfestivalinTraverse City)by8-18Media’sChelsea Parrish,AndrewPowell, HayleyMaskus,LaneWhitley andTiaPlatteborze. Letter: Tribal elder searches for ring lost in youth awayfromthedragsaw.I wouldpiletheblocksofwood intotheonecordframethat daddesigned.Hegavemethe littlesilverringwhenIwas11. Myoldersistertookmyring —shesaidshewouldgetmy initialsputontheinsideofthe ring.Ineverdidseethering again.Idon’tknowwhereit is.Ifthereisanyonewhodoes knowthewhereaboutsofthe littlesilverring,pleasecallme at(906)643-9152.(Iwasalso supposedtogetmom’streadle sewingmachineanddad’svio lin.) Thankyou Sincerely, AlvinaAdams, St.Ignace 12 Gathering Writes Spring 2010 July 2, 2010 • Win Awenen Nisitotung By Jennifer Dale-Burton he first thing we gathT ered this year was maple syrup. I wanted a maple Though we only got a little over a gallon this year it is Mike’s best tasting syrup yet, and will last us a year after giveaways. sugar gathering permit but was unable to obtain one. The USFS said it was not ready. However, the staff are looking forward to showing us some historical maple sugar camps. My husband, Mike, tapped trees in our yard and other property and came up with this wonderful buttery syrup. The sap did not run strong, but it ran true. The early spring was hot and May was dry, but in the wet areas were some great ramps. Ramps taste like onions and garlic and can replace these in recipes. The ramps fall back when the weather heats up. This edible black morel at left has a hollow stem. False morels stems are not hollow and are sometimes full of a cottony substance. Some people eat false morels by boiling, draining and rinsing them and only then consuming them. They are carcinogenic and could sicken or kill and contain various levels of hydrazine, a componenet of rocket fuel. But some people insist on eating them. GatherinG 2010 — (clockwise from left) — A platter of morels (Brutus) about all we got this year as the pickings were scarce. At the top of the platter one can see mostly grey morels and at the bottom the earlier blacks. I prefer the grey. The grey have a drier texture and a nuttier flavor. A close-up of witch’s butter (Tahquamonen): it’s fun to look for and chew (raw) like gum, but has no nutritional value. We were lucky to find these gorgeous oyster mushrooms (Hiawatha/Bay Mills Twp.) before the bugs did. (Little beetles like to lay eggs in them.) Oysters here grow on poplars and have a creamy licorice scent. We cut the meat of the mushroom away and leave the remainder to keep growing. Dust off and rinse oyster mushrooms. Don’t soak in water because they will absorb it all and get mushy. Here, I de-glazed my pork chop pan, added butter, chopped mushrooms and ramps and sauteed until tender to top pasta and sauce. This northern pike (Lake Superior) was pretty big. Although Lake Superior fish are generally low in mercury and other contaminants, eating great big fish on a regular basis is not a good idea. But ... if you can’t throw it back you’d better eat it. This one was following some suckers. Lastly, who can resist these spring forest beauties? Moccasin flowers were plentiful this year — because of the late foliage they got plenty of sun. Upcoming, thanks to the rain — a BIG berry harvest and lots of mushrooms and hazelnuts! A black morel on the hardwoods forest floor. Note the habitat for your own hunt next year. Powwow Trails Win Awenen Nisitotung • July 2, 2010 Ed.Note:Morepowwowswillbelistedasthey arescheduled.Ifyouhave apowwowscheduledand don’tseeithere,please emailyourinformationto [email protected] andwewillgetitposted. Miigwech! Sault tribe 2010 POwwOwS Sault Ste. Marie SaultTribeSummer GatheringandPowwow, SaultTribePowwow grounds July3-4,2010 Information: ElaineClement,635-6050; CecilPavlat,635-6050, (906)440-7849(cell), 632-4719(home) rextOn YouthEducation& Activities YouthEmpowerment Pow-wow August7,2010 Information:DeeEggert, 635-7010;PattyTeeples, 341-3362;LisaBurnside, 484-2298 HeSSel 18thAnnualHessel Powwow August21,2010 Information:Lisa Burnside,484-2298or 484-2239;LanaCausley, 484-2254or322-3818; JohnCausley,484-2921 (Tradinginformation) St. ignace 3rdannualRendezvous attheStraitsPowwow& HistoricalCamp, NewFranceDiscovery Center August28-29,2010 Information:643-8717, (800)970-8717; Vendors/traders:Darryl Brown,[email protected]. Sugar iSland 14thAnnualSugarIsland TraditionalPowwow Sept4-5,2010 Information:CecilPavlat, 635-6050,(906)440-7849 (cell),632-4719(home) newberry 4thAnnualNewberry Powwow September18,2010 Information:Shirley Kowalke,(906)293-8181, LoisBryantat,293-8181 13 Welcome to Our 29th Annual SAULT TRIBE GATHERING & POWWOW July 1—4 at the tribal powwow grounds off of Shunk Rd. in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. CONTEST POWWOW! Join Us for Exciting Dance and Drum Competition! $ OVER in PRIZE MONEY! 30,000 Categories YOU DO NOT HAVE TO COMPETE TO DANCE! Golden Age 50+ 1 Category (Mixed) 1st $850 2nd $650 3rd $450 Competition starts on Saturday. Registration is $10 in U.S. FUNDS ONLY. Men’s 18-49, 3 categories (Traditional, Fancy and Grass) 1st $850 2nd $650 3rd $450 All drums must be registered and seated by Grand Entry on Saturday at 1 p.m. No exceptions. Rules will be provided at time of registration. Women’s 18-49, 3 categories (Traditional, Jingle and Shawl) 1st $850 2nd $650 3rd $450 Singers, Dancers & Vendors must show proof of tribal affiliation at registration, or upon request of the Powwow Committee. Teens 13-17, 3 categories (Traditional, Fancy and Grass/Jingle) 1st $300 2nd $200 3rd $100 Pay out at the casino, please have a valid I.D. for payment. Taxes will be applied to all winners over $600. Canadian winners will be subject to 30% withholding (IRS form 1042-S). Youth 6-12, 1 categories (Mixed) Boys Girls 1st $200 2nd $100 3rd $75 Hand Drum Competition! Three Songs Required FREESTYLE LOVE / SNAGGING SONG CHALLENGE SONG (Theme is drawn from a hat!) Mixed Specials for Tiny Tots! You dance, you win! (Tots receive payout after they dance.) Public Welcome to All Events Absolutely No Alcohol, Drugs or Politics Wednesday, June 30, 10:30 a.m. Pow Wow Grounds Blessing Thursday, July 1 6 a.m. Sunrise Ceremony 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Summer Spiritual Gathering Friday, July 2 6 a.m. Sunrise Ceremony 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Summer Spiritual Gathering 4:30-6:30 p.m. Kids Carnival 4-8 p.m. Drum & Dancer Registration Open Mic — No Grand Entry Saturday, July 31 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dancer & Drum Registration 1 p.m. Grand Entry 5 p.m. Break 7 p.m. Grand Entry Sunday, July 4 1 p.m. Grand Entry 5 p.m. Retiring of the Flags Farewell Traveling Song For more information: Rene Shipman 906-635-6050 Ext. 26144, Debra-Ann Pine 906-632-0530 Ext. 56397, Cecil Pavlat 906-635-6050 Ext. 26140 or cell 906-440-7849. Vendors: please call Heather at 906-495-1450 or cell 906-322-1693. Veteran’sDayweekend Information:Elaine Clement,(906)635-6050 CecilPavlat,office:(906) 635-6050,cell:(906) 440.7849,home:(906) 632-4719 Sault Ste. Marie 2010SobrietyPowwow NewYear’sEve Dec.31,2010 Information:Elaine KinrOSS HonoringourAnishinaabe Clement,(906)635-6050, CecilPavlat,635-6050, Veterans7thAnnual (906)440-7849(cell), Powwow, KinrossRecreationCenter, (906)632-4719(home) OtHer regiOnal POwwOwS Friday, July 30 to Sunday, aug. 1: 10th annual eastern woodlands Pow wowat7681 US-42inLexington,Ohio.Call JoAnnSmithat(419)545-5643 [email protected]. Saturday, July 31 to Monday, aug. 2: wikwemikong 50th annual cultural Festivalon ManitoulinIsland,Ontario. CallCynthiaBellorRobFox at(705)859-2385oremailto robfox@wikwemikongheritage. orgorvisitwww.wikwemikongheritage.org. Saturday, aug. 14: 15th annual “Honor the Mounds” gatheringatBeattieParkin Rockford,Ill.Call(815)2985299or(815)218-8019orvisit www.naac.faeapple.com. Saturday, aug. 14 to Sunday, aug. 15: 19th annual Odawa Homecoming Powwow, HarborSprings, Mich.,Formoreinformation, call(231)242-1427;vendors call(231)242-1610. Saturday, aug. 14 to Sunday, aug. 15: 5th annual Honoring turtle island Pow wowat13961MainStreetin Midway,Ohio.Call(614)[email protected]. Saturday, aug. 28 to Sunday, aug. 29: 8th annual region of the Moundbuilders Pow wowatEverettParkin Newark,[email protected]. Saturday, Sept. 4 to Sunday, Sept. 5: 50th anniversary tecumseh lodge labor day Pow wowatTipton CountyFairgrounds,1200 SouthMainStreetinTipton, Ind.CallRayKappmeyerat (317)745-2858. Saturday, Sept. 25 to Sunday, Sept. 26: woodland indian celebrationin Perrysburg,Ohio.CallBlack SwampIntertribalFoundation at(419)381-7042oremailto perrysburgpowwow@hotmail. com. 14 July 2, 2010 • Win Awenen Nisitotung New resource helps Michigan’s unemployed Study says 72 is the new 65 FRom ExpERiEncE WoRkS inc. In conjunction with Older Americans Month, Experience Works Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides training and employment services to older job seekers in Michigan, has introduced a free online service designed to assist unemployed older workers with their job search. JobReady helps older workers assess interests, personal characteristics and skills, and then provides users with a personalized list of job options. JobReady, which can be accessed at www.experienceworks.org/jobready, also includes community job openings for browsing. “JobReady is a practical resource for older individuals who need to refine and target their job search. It can help build the confidence older workers need to open doors to new career options and to find new job opportunities,” said Andrea Bridgewater, Michigan state director for Experience Works, the nation’s largest Reasons for Working Now My retirement income is not enough to live on 68% So I don’t lose my home/apartment 46% My medical expenses or those of my spouse 24% Need health insurance benefits 19% To support my children or grandchildren 11% Lost retirement savings in stock market 9% "HF %VSBUJPO 23.0 16 - 19 30.4 20 - 24 35.0 25 - 34 37.0 35 - 44 45 - 54 41.6 55 - 64 42.1 46.2 65 & Over 8FFLT Source: Experience Works survey of 2,072 low-income job seekers age 55 and older organization dedicated solely to the employment of older workers. Experience Works is introducing JobReady at a time when older workers need employment assistance more than ever. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average duration of unemployment for workers age 65 and older is 46.2 weeks compared with 35.8 weeks for all workers. Not only is the job search elongated in the current economy, when people find work Average Duration of Unemployment by Age 0 10 20 30 40 50 Source: April 2010 Bureau of Labor Statistics they need to stay on the job longer than before. The new average targeted retirement age for low-income workers is 72, according to research conducted by Experience Works. Experience Works surveyed 2,000 low-income job seekers age 55 and older and found that 25 percent do not know at what age they will be able to retire, and 8 percent said they never plan to retire. For those who do have a retirement timeframe, the average targeted retirement age is 72. “The economy has forced a new reality on many older Americans who had retirement within their sights,” said Bridgewater. “Many in our study were laid off, or had already retired, and now they need to get back into the workforce to pay for food, housing and medical care.” During Older Americans Month, sponsored by the Administration on Aging, a special emphasis is being placed on the workplace and community contributions of older workers. In his formal proclamation designating the month, President Obama said, “As Americans live longer, healthier, and more productive lives, many are starting second careers and continuing to be involved in their communities.” Experience Works Inc. operates the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) in Michigan, 29 other states and Puerto Rico. For more information about the organization or the JobReady program, visit www.experienceworks.org or call (866) 397-9757. Other programs address consumers’ issues, strategies for personal finances, money management skills, guidance for retirees, fellowships, NEFE grants and many other features. “The economic struggles being experienced today further stress the importance for increasing our financial capability. This is one of the greatest teachable moments that’s ever happened,” said NEFE spokesman Paul Golden. “We at NEFE believe in giving all Americans balanced and non-commercial information. Our resources provide answers to all of the personal finance questions that people may have.” In addition to helping individuals, NEFE partners with educational and financial institutions and organizations to promote and pursue its mission of spreading money smarts in the United States. The Denver, Colo., based foundation is organized in what it defines as four “action areas” — education, strategic programs and alliances, multimedia access and creativity. Interested readers can learn much more about the National Endowment for Financial Education at www.nefe.org. While there, be sure to take a side trip onto the link spendster.org, it’s another feature of NEFE where folks bring to light money they spent unwisely and what monetary savings could have been or could be realized with wiser monetary practices. Foundation brings money savvy to all Americans By Rick Smith The National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) is a nonprofit foundation “wholly dedicated to improving the financial well-being of all Americans.” In fact, it is the only private, nationwide organization with the mission of helping individuals and families learn how to master their finances, regardless of age or income. The NEFE mission of furthering “financial literacy” is based on the principle that people who acquire financial skills and knowledge, regardless of background or income, are better equipped to take charge of their circumstances, improve their lives and provide stable futures for themselves and their families. The foundation offers free and low cost programs and resources to help people get smart about money. The High School Financial Planning Program, for example, is described as “popular” and available at no cost. Created to guide students in increasing their “financial IQ,” the foundation notes the program was created by top educators and financial professionals and consists of a student manual, instructor’s guide and a “dynamic suite” of webpages offering an array of resources for teachers, students and parents. Salazar commends Senate’s confirmation of Tracie Stevens Former senior advisor to BIA to chair the Reinhardt joins NMU National Indian Gaming Commission Center for Native American Studies MARQUETTE, Mich.— Sault Tribe member Martin Reinhardt will join Northern Michigan University’s Center for Native American Studies as an assistant professor beginning with the fall 2010 semester. He previously served as the director of the center from 2001 to 2005 and now returns as the first tenure-track faculty member in Native American studies. Reinhardt’s areas of specialization include American Indian education and leadership. He holds a doctorate in educational leadership and both a master’s and bachelor’s degree in sociology. During the fall semester, he will teach two courses: “The Native American Experience” and “Michigan and Wisconsin Tribes, Treaties and Current Issues.” Reinhardt lives in Gwinn, Mich., with his wife, Tina, and daughters, Nim and Daabii. He enjoys singing, dancing, creative writing and warrior games. For more information about NMU or the Center for Native American Studies, call (906) 227-1397 or visit www.nmu.edu/ nativeamericans. WASHINGTON, DC – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar applauded the Senate’s June 23 confirmation of Tracie Stevens as chair of the National Indian Gaming Commission. The President nominated Stevens on April 28, 2010. Stevens most recently held the position as senior advisor to the Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs Larry Echo Hawk. “Tracie Stevens brings to the commission a wealth of expertise and experience from a distinguished career working on both tribal government and gaming issues,” Salazar said. “She will be an outstanding chair of the National Indian Gaming Commission.” Stevens is an enrolled member of the Tulalip Tribes in Washington State. As Echo Hawk’ senior advisor, Stevens provided policy guidance to the Assistant Secretary regarding tribal issues such as gaming, law enforcement, energy, tribal consultation, economic development, land-into-trust, tribal government disputes, budget priorities, and treaty and natural resource rights. She has also been active in rebuilding the nation-to-nation relationship between tribes and the Department of Interior. The National Indian Gaming Commission’s primary mission is to regulate gaming activities on Indian lands for the purpose of shielding Indian tribes from organized crime and other corrupting influences. The independent Commission also works to ensure that Indian tribes are the primary benefi- ciaries of gaming revenue and that gaming is conducted fairly and honestly by both operators and players. To achieve these goals, the commission is authorized to conduct investigations and undertake enforcement actions, including the issuance of notices of violation, assessment of civil fines, or issuance of closure orders. The Commission conducts background investigations and audits and reviews and approves tribal gaming ordinances. Under the legislation establishing the Commission, at least two of the three commissioners must be enrolled members of a federally recognized Indian tribe, and no more than two members may be of the same political party. Win Awenen Nisitotung • July 2, 2010 News U-M working under new NAGPRA rule to return culturally unidentifiable remains By Brenda austin ANN ARBOR, Mich. — A new federal rule that became effective May 14 under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) clarifies how museums and other agencies, including the University of Michigan, should handle the return of Native American human remains under their control but for which no culturally affiliated tribe has been identified. The new rule specifies that after appropriate consultation, culturally unidentifiable remains must be returned to a tribe from whose tribal or aboriginal lands the remains were removed. To comply with the new rule, the University of Michigan has implemented a process to return remains to tribes that the university anticipates will be filing claims on the bones of about 1,600 individuals in the university’s Museum of Anthropology collection. Vice President for Research Stephen Forrest said if a tribe has a claim to some remains that were taken from lands associated with that tribe, the university would inform the tribe of inventory taken from within its geographical location. The university would also U-M Vice President for Research Stephen Forrest notify any other tribes who may have claims to remains in the same area. Although the university has yet to return remains under the new rule, Forrest said they are working to make the process as simple and cooperative as possible. Under previous NAGPRA guidelines, cultural affiliation had to be determined with respect to remains and associated funerary objects. “In the past, under the old rules, we have repatriated some of the remains that had cultural affiliation. There may be others in our collection that have cultural affiliation that no claim has been made on,” Forrest said. “We are anxious to do this well and do it right. I would cau- tion everybody that this is a complex process and so getting to the point of being efficient and transparent is going to take some time and there will be some bumps along the way. We are approaching this proactively and meaningfully while remaining respectful of the human remains and other materials that are in our possession.” In 2008, the U-M graduate activist group Native Caucus blocked off over 1,300 seats at the annual Dance for Mother Earth Powwow at Crisler Arena in protest against the university holding Native American remains. The following year, student organizers moved the powwow to the Saline Middle School and this year turned down U-M funding for the event. According to an article in the U-M student publication, Turtle Talk, Bay Mills Indian Community tribal member Veronica Pasfield, a PhD candidate in the Program in American Culture, said, “From where we stand today, it looks like the new regulations have finally resolved some of the acknowledged areas of confusion within NAGPRA. I hope that the university will take the regulations seriously and not look for loopholes.” Pasfield is also a Native Caucus co-chairwoman. Forrest said his office and the Museum of Anthropology are hiring two staff members as points of contact for tribes and to help catalog and organize the remains. Anthropology is the study of humanity. “There is a tremendous amount of knowledge that is stored in cultural artifacts and the disposition of human remains. You can learn about the peoples who inhabited certain areas and the migrations of people and their customs. Although the university is losing objects of study and those objects will not exist any more, the reality is that we have to be in respectful compliance of the law. There is no branch of research that doesn’t have a societal impact,” Forrest said. Last fall, Forrest appointed a 15 12-member advisory committee to provide advice and guidance on procedures to notify and consult with tribes from whose land the remains were removed. The new rule was adopted this spring because NAGPRA did not include rules for the disposition of culturally unidentifiable human remains, making it difficult for tribes to claim and rebury their ancestors. Because of this, tribe’s began demanding answers about the process while putting pressure on organizations holding remains and prompting a look at the original NAGPRA rule. The U-M Museum of Anthropology has unidentifiable remains from archaeological sites in 37 states in its collection. For more information about NAGPRA visit www.nps.gov/ nagpra. Nebraska man sentenced for unlawfully killing eagles U.S. Attorney Deborah R. Gilg (District of Nebraska) announced on June 3, that Shane Bertucci, 27, was sentenced to five months in prison for his conviction on two counts of unlawfully killing eagles and one count of unlawfully selling red tail hawk feathers. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service received a report of several eagle carcasses found alongside the Missouri River near Macy, Neb. Bertucci was interviewed and admitted to killing three eagles and five hawks. He also admitted to selling red-tailed hawk feathers for $100. People 16 July 2, 2010 • Win Awenen Nisitotung EUP Special Olympics volunteers honored AmySandersandKathy RosswerehonoredinMt. Pleasant,Mich.,attheannual awardsbanquetforSpecial OlympicsMichigan.Sanders wasnamed“coachoftheyear” andRoss“volunteerofthe year.” Sandersworksfor HiawathaBehavioralHealthin ChippewaCounty.Partofher jobinvolvesaprogramcalled “Connections,”andSpecial Olympicsisanactivityofthis program. Sandersisaleaderinher workplace,takingonthe responsibilitiesoftraining newemployeesandshowing thewayinourEUPSpecial Olympicprogram. Area35EUPSpecial OlympicManagementTeam decidedtonominateSanders as“coachoftheyear”because ofheraboveandbeyondcontributionoutsideofthenormal workday. Shehastraveledwith SpecialOlympianathletesto U.P.andstateevents. Sandershelpedrevivethe SpecialOlympicssoftballprogrambygoingtotheCityof SaultSte.Marieandsecuringa softballfieldsuitableforspecialneedsathletes. “Wearesoproudtohave Amyaspartofourteam,”said AreaDirectorLauraAikens. Rossbecameinvolvedwith EUPSpecialOlympicswhen shemovedtotheBrimleyarea andwantedsomethingforher sonRJtoparticipatein.RJis aSpecialOlympicathletetakingpartintrack,swimming andbasketball.Ross’sfamous wordsare“justtellmewhatto doandIwilldoit.” Sheisthekindofpersonthatpitchesinandhelps whereeverneeded.Shehelps servingmeals,cleaning-upand assistingwithtransportingathleteswhowouldotherwisenot beabletoattendpractice. Rossisinvolvedinthe swimmingprogram,getting rightinthepoolwiththeathletesandencouragingthem todotheirbest.Shehasalso chaperonedandtraveledto U.P.andstateeventswiththe athletes. “Area35wantstosaythank Special Olympic national games athletes named, Aikens & Paquin SaultTribemembersJoan AikensofSaultSte.Marieand ChristianPaquinofSt.Ignace havebeenselectedtoattend theSpecialOlympicNational GamesonJuly16-23tobeheld inLincoln,Neb.Theyaretwo offourfemaleswimmersrepresentingMichigan.Adelegation of62athletesand16coaches willrepresentMichiganatthe NationalGames.Theywillall travelasateamonprivatejets providedbyCessnaAirlift. Athleteswillcompetein aquatics,bocce,athletics,bowling,golf,gymnastics,basketball team,soccerteamandvolleyballteam. Aikenswillbecompetingin the200freestyle,100breast- strokeandthe100individual medley.Paquinwillbecompetinginthe100butterfly,200 individualmedleyandthe200 freestyle.Bothwillbeapartof a1004x4Medleyrelay,Aikens doingthe100backstrokeand Paquindoingthe100butterfly. Aikensisthedaughterof TedandLauraAikensand Paquinisthedaughterof BernardandViPaquin. marchingbandandconcert band.Shewasalsoamember oftheCareerCenter’sHOSA (HealthOccupationStudentsof America)team.Sheplacedat theregionallevelandthirdat thestatelevelcompetitionsfor preparedspeaking.Virginiahas aloveofreadingandlikesto encourageyoungerstudentsto read.Shevolunteeredtoread tothefirstandsecondgraders atAuburnElementarySchool andencouragedthemtoreadby givingoutstickersandbooks towhoeverreadthemostina month. Virginiaplanstoattend SaginawValleyStateUniversity inthefalltobecomeanRN andthenspecializeinpediatric oncology.Sheisalsoaguest studentthissummeratDelta College. Virginia,18,isthedaughter ofRandallandMargoLeeand thegranddaughterofthelate JohnandElizabethLee. Amy Sanders and Kathy Ross were honored at the annual awards banquet for Special Olympics Michigan. Sanders was named “coach of the year” and Ross “volunteer of the year.” you,Kathy,forbeingpartof ourteam,”saidAikens. SpecialOlympicsMichigan isanonprofitorganization providingsportsprogramsfor athleteswithintellectualdisabilities. Formoreinformationor donationspleasecall(906) 635-5680. O’Neill graduates as doctor of phamarcy Weareveryproudto announcethattribalmember ErinO’NeillofMarquette recentlygraduatedfrom thePharm.D.programat theUniversityofMichigan CollegeofPharmacy.She hasacceptedapositionasa pharmacistforSafewayin Anchorage,Alaska,beginning inJuly. Erinisthedaughterof JackandJaniceO’Neillof Marquette. Congratulations,Erin! Lee graduates from high school with certified nurse aide license Michaels accepted SaultTribememberVirginia ElizabethLee,fromBayCity, Mich.,graduatedfromBay CityWesternHighSchoolon Sunday,June6,2010.Virginia hascompletedtheNursing AssistantclassattheBay ArenacISDCareerCenterand hasreceivedherCNA(Certified NurseAide)license.Shehas workedatChildren’sMedical GroupforthepastyearasacoopstudentandearnedtheCoOpoftheYearaward.Virginia isnowemployeeatShefffield BayAssistedLiving. Throughouthighschool, Virginiawasamemberof theVarsityPom-Ponsquad andplayedtheclarinetinthe Births... SKYLARMICHAEL CAUSLEY SkylarMichaelCausley wasborn toMiranda Causley, March 3,2010, atWar Memorial HospitalinSaultSte.Marie, Mich.Heweighed7.4pounds. GrandparentsareJohnand PatCausleyofHessel,Mich., Mich. Great-grandparentsare thelateRaymondandAnne andMarkandAnnaCorwinof Giraldiof Croswell,Mich. OysterBay, N.Y.,and DARLAROSEGIRALDI Elfriede DarlaRoseGiraldiwasborn Binderand onMay4,2010,toEricand thelate Kendra(Hill)GiraldiofLos Johannes AngelesCalif.Sheweighed Binderof 7pounds,11ouncesandwas OysterBay, 20.5inchesinlength. N.Y.,andJohnandJanetHill GrandparentsareRayand ofTroy,Mich.,andLorraine HeideGiraldiofOysterBay, Rutledge(Leask)andthelate N.Y.,andCraigandDebbie PingRutledgeofSugarIsland, Hill(Rutledge)ofBerkley, Mich. to MIT summer study program MollyMichaels,Sault Tribememberandjuniorat ManistiqueHighSchool, wasrecentlyacceptedto theMassachusettsInstitute ofTechnologysummer studyprogramMinority IntroductiontoEngineering andScience(MITES). Mollyenduredarigorous applicationprocessandwas chosen;only65students outofover1,200applicants wereaccepted. Sheiscurrentlyranked atthetopofherclass.At MITES,the17-year-old willstudywithMITprofessorsinarigorousstudy courseforsixweeksfrom June18-July31.Shewill betakingcalculus,physics, biochemistry,digitaldesign andhumanitiescoursework. Havingbeentheresince June18,shetoldherparentsthatthefirstdayof theprogramwasthemost awesomedayofherlife.On heroffdays,sheisstudyingcomputeranimationand graphics. Mollyisthedaughter ofMerenceandMichele MichaelsofManistique andthegranddaughterof SaultTribememberDiane Michaels. Win Awenen Nisitotung • July 2, 2010 People Totem pole unveiling for Keyandwys family ThisyearonMemorialDay therewasanunveilingofthe Keyandwytotempoleand circleoflifememorialgarden, atthehomeofLindaandJeff YoungwholiveonZukeyLake inLakeland,Mich.,inmemory ofElderDonaldandRobert “Robbie”Keyandwywhoboth walkedonlastSeptemberwith- 17 inafewdaysofeachother. Thetotempolewascarved byTomPaquin,alsoamember oftheSaultTribe,andhandpaintedbyhiswife,Sally,who resideinCrossVillage,Mich. Whenthecarvingofthetotem polewascommissionedlast year,itwasdiscoveredthatthe PaquinandKeyandwyfamilies weredistantlyrelated.More than100familymembersand friendsattendedthecelebration. Thereadingofthemeaningof thedodemsonthepole(bottom totop)weregivenbyRobbie’s son,Jay,thebear(mukwa), Don’sgranddaughter,Jessee, thebeaver(amik),Lindathe swan(waabzii);andDon’s grandson,Jon,themerman Donald and Robert “Robbie” Keyandwy (Nibiinaabe)andgranddaughter,Gina,theeagle(migizi). Thiswasthefirsttimethat Tomhascarvedaswanandis uniquetothistotempole.Don, wholivedwithdaughter,Linda, wasknowntofeedtheswans, muchtothedismayofLinda. Butovertheyears,theswans havecometorepresent,bothin lifeanddeath,DonandRobbie bytheirpresenceonthelake, especiallyatallfamilygatherings. Thecarvedeagle(thebig Indian)andbear(forRobbie) oneachsideofthetotempole weregiftstothefamilyfrom theoriginalmemorialservicein September2009. Five generations Walking On ... ROBERTK.REED RobertK.Reed,59,passed awayathishomeinOak Brook,Ill., onMay28, 2010.He hadbeen aresident ofOak Brookfor manyyears. Robertwas bornonJan. 1,1951, inMarquette,Mich.,toFred A.ReedandCarolReednee Hoskins. Heservedtwotoursofduty inVietnam.Hewasafinancial plannerforAmeripriseforover 30yearsandwasadearfriend andvaluedadvisortomany. Bobwasknownforhisleadershipandrespectedasacertifiedfinancialplanner,district manager,registeredprincipal andmentorfor32yearswith AmerpriseFinancialInc. Bobissurvivedbyhisparents;hissister,Linda(Lynn) SchacherofMinneapolis;an uncle,aunt,andcousinsin Iowa;andanauntandtwo cousinsinL’Anse. Amemorialservicewas heldattheHitzemanFuneral HomeinBrookfield.Burial withmilitaryriteswilltake placeinthefallattheBaraga Cemetery. MemorialstotheRobert K.ReedMemorialinBaraga, Mich.,wouldbeappreci- ated.Forinformation,call (708)485-2000orseewww. HitzemanFuneral.com. FRANKE.CHIPPEWA ServiceswereheldJune 2,atKateriTekakwitha ChurchinPeshawbestown,for FrankEverettChippewaof PeshawbestownwhodiedMay 31athishome.Hewas65. HewasbornAug.2,1944, inNewberry,thesonofJohn EverettChippewaandAlberta (Aslin)Chippewa.OnOct.17, 1964,atSt.AlphonsusChurch inGrandRapids,hemarried EdwinaRoselyn(McSawby) Chippewa,whosurvives. Heworkedformorethan 40yearsasanexpertroofer andretiredfromVanderBrock RoofinginGrandRapids.He wasalsotheforemanofthe AmwayGrandandtheAmway PlantinLowell. Alsosurvivingarehis threechildren,FranklinJames (Noella)Chippewa,JohnHenry ChippewaandMelissaAnn (RandyKorwski)Chippewa; fivesiblings,Donald(Rose) Chippewa,Mary(George) Yannott,VioletRoxbury, DanielIngmanandLarry Ingman;sevengrandchildren andfourgreat-grandchildren. Hewasprecededindeath byhisdaughter,FrancisNancy Chippewa;agrandson;and foursiblings,J.R.Chippewa, FranSmith,GailRalstoneand TimothyChippewa. FIVE GENERATIONS — Above, five generations of family attend Ava Staffan’s baptism on June 20: (L-R) Lynne (Frazier) Manzardo, Delores (Lowetz) Frazier, Louise (Luepnitz) Lowetz, Ava Staffan and Jessica (Frazier) Staffan. BurialwastobeFriday,June 4,at2p.m.inWoodlawn Cemetery,GrandRapids.The familyisbeingservedbythe MartinsonFuneralHomeof SuttonsBay. TERRYANDREWS Graveside committal service June 26 TerryLeeAndrews,60, passedawayonMarch25, 2010.He wasborn June29, 1949,to NinaJ. Andrews whopredeceasedhim onApril21, 1995. Heissurvivedbyhiswife, GaylaAndrews;hisdaughter,NinaGwen(Andrews) Hamilton;hisstep-father, DwyneW.Eckart;hissiblings, PatriciaL.Eckart,DwyneW. and(Cheryl)Eckart,Matthew J.Eckart,Lenora(Eckart) Woods,EllingtonE.“Duke” and(Karla)Eckart;hisaunts, MildredHenry,LoreenCausley andShirleyMondoskin,allof Hessel,Mich.,twoauntsin Saginaw,Mich.andseveral niecesandnephews. TerryservedintheMarines duringtheVietnamWarand workedasacarpentermostof hisadultlife.Terrywasvery proudofhisNativeheritage andwasamemberoftheSault Ste.MarieTribeofChippewa Indians.Hisfavoritehobbywas buildingIndianartifactssuch astotempoles,teepees,dream catchersandjewelry.Healso enjoyedtravelingandvisiting familyandfriends. TohonorTerry’smemory, agravesidecommittalservice willtakeplaceJune26,2010, attheOldMissionCemetery, Hessel,Mich.Theservicewill beginat11a.m.FatherGeorge, PastorofOurLadyofthe Snows,willofficiate. DALETHOMAS HonnellDale“Nowaten” Thomaspassedawayon Thursday,June17,2010.He wasaspiritualleaderofthe communityandhe lovedthe people.He wasamemberofthe PrairieBand Potawatomi from Mayetta, Kan.,and servedasaparatrooperduring theKoreanWar. Dalealwayskepthimself busy.Oneofhisfavoritethings todowastendhisgarden.He alsoenjoyedhittingthepowwowtrailwherehewould danceandsharestoriesthat taughtlessonsandmadepeople laugh.Hehadagentle,caringwayabouthimandevery personhemetwasmadetofeel welcome.Dalelovedhisfamily andespeciallyenjoyedspendingtimewithhisgrandchildren.Whenitcametocooking frybreadandsoup,hewasthe “BestintheWest.” Heissurvivedbyhis wife,CindyThomas;his children,LizAitkens,Mary JaneThomas,ShellyMorgan, MukwazitTeeple,JohnWintu, MzzhickkekahbahThomas, KiwadenokweThomasand SospiWaubwaThomas;his sister,LavedaWahweotten;his brothersBobHubbard,Ralph Tecumseh,JohnPewamoand DonDonLeClere;manygrandchildrenandgreatgrandchildren;adoptedfather,Andrew Mitchell;andnumerousnieces andnephews. Hewasprecededindeathby hisparents,CharlesandLillian Thomas;hissiblings,Alex Thomas,LaverneThomas, MelvinThomas,Kenneth Thomas,MarlinThomas, EthyleneChenault,Charles Thomas;andhisadoptedmother,ErmaPewamo. Visitationandpipeceremonieswereheldatthe NiigaanaagiizhikCeremonial BuildinguntiltraditionalfuneralservicesonJune21with burialfollowingattheWilWalkCemeterySugarIsland, Mich. ClarkBaileyNewhouse FuneralHomeassistedthefamilywitharrangements. 18 Community Health Win Awenen Nisitotung • July 2, 2010 Tips: Keeping food safe in this summer’s heat Thesunnydaysofsum merbringhottemperatures andoutdoorgatherings.It’s alsoatimeofincreasedrisk offoodpoisoning.Asurvey conductedbytheAmerican DieteticAssociationshowsthat consumersarenotpracticing correctoutdoorfoodsafety procedures.Whetheryou’re aweekend-onlygrilleroran everydaygrillgourmet,beef upyourfoodsafetyskillswith someofthesehot-off-the-grill tips. Beforeyoufuelthefireor rakethecoals,makesurethe grilliscleanbyscrubbingit withhot,soapywater.Using separatecuttingboards,plates, andgrillingutensilswhen handlingrawmeatandreadyto-eatfoodsisagoodwayto preventcrosscontamination. Andalways,alwayswashyour hands! Marinatefoodsintherefrigeratorversusonthecounter orbythegrill.Avoidreusing leftoversaucesonthecooked meatsunlesstheyhavebeen boiledfirst.Nexttimeyou grill,grabameatthermometer Iftherewasaneasywayto avoidamajorcauseofillness inyourhome,wouldyoudoit? Well,thegoodnewsisthatby choosingtoliveinasmoke-free apartmentorhome,youcan avoidoneoftheleadingcauses ofpreventabledeathintheU.S. Secondhandsmokecontains over4,000chemicals,manyof whichcanbeleftbehindonsurfacessuchascarpets,curtains, andwallsforyears.Ifyouare thinkingaboutbuyingorrentingahome,besuretoaskthe landlordthefollowingquestions toprotectyourselfandyour family: 1.Isthereasmokingpolicy writtenintotheleaseorcommunityrules? Ifso,doesitapplytoevery- oneorjustnewtenants? Doestherulecoverindoor commonareasordecks,patios, andbalconies? 2.Arethereanytenantswho currentlysmokeindoorsorout, andwherearetheysmoking? Iftheyaresmokinganywhereinthebuildingandthere isasharedventilationsystem,it islikelythatsecondhandsmoke willgetintoyourunit. Iftheysmokeoutsidenear yourwindowsordoors,itcould alsodriftinsideyourunit. 3.Howisthepolicy enforced? Doesthelandlordcheckto makesurenooneissmoking? Howwouldthelandlord respondifyoumadeacomplaintaboutasmokingneighbor? Ifatenantoraguestis smoking,whatwouldthelandlorddoaboutit? 4.Aresignspostedtomake visitorsawareofthesmoke-free policy? 5.Didtheprevioustenants smoke?Ifso,whatdidthelandlorddotocleantheresidence? Theodorandresiduefrom secondhandsmokecanbehard togetridofifathoroughand extensivecleaningisnotdone properly. SaultSte.MarieareaworksitesparticipatedintheJust ShoeIt!Bike/WalktoWork DayonMay21,2010.This eventwassponsoredbythe ChippewaCountyBuildinga HealthierCommunityCoalition andtheSaultTribeStrategic AllianceforHealthProjectas partoftheirefforttoencourage peopletouseactivetransportationontheirwaytowork, schoolorforerrandsandtrips ofonemileorless.Partofthis eventwastheCommuterCup Challenge,afriendlyworkplacecompetitiontoencourage co-workerstobikeorwalkto work.Thistypeofcommuting benefitsyourhealth,improves theenvironmentandsavesyou money. TheCommuterCup Challengewasopentoall workplacesinChippewa Countyandatrophywas awardedtoworksitesinfour categories,mini,small,medi umandlarge.Thewinning worksiteshadthelargestper centageoftotalemployeeswho walkedorbikedtoworkon May21,NationalBiketoWork Day. Thewinnersofthe CommuterCupChallenge for2010are:JKLBahweting School,largeworksite;Sault TribeHousing,mediumwork site;SaultTribeAccounting, smallworksite;andEastern UpperPeninsulaRegional PlanningandDevelopment CommissionandFeeding AmericaWestMichiganFood Bank,miniworksites. Upper Peninsula Communities Join Effort communitypartnersaround Michiganhavebeenawarded grantstoimplementprograms thatincreasephysicalactivity andimprovenutritionamong theirstudentpopulation.The grantsarepartoftheBlues’ 2010-2011BuildingHealthy Communities:Engaging ElementarySchoolsandtheir CommunityPartnersprogram. Fundingamountsrangefrom $20,000to$50,000perschool. Since2004,BlueCrosshas awardednearly$3.4millionin tomakesureyourculinarycreationsaredelicious,nutritious anddone.Cookhamburger toatleast160ºFandchicken breastto170ºF.Accordingto thesurveyconductedbythe AmericanDieteticAssociation, oneinfourpeoplebelieve picnicfoodscansitoutinsummerheatformorethantwo hourswithoutrefrigeration. Nottrue!Intemperaturesof 90ºFormore,the“2-hourrule” becomesthe“1-hourrule.” Afteronehour,placeuneatenfoodbackinawellinsulatedcoolerorrefrigeratorset below40ºF.Or,keepperishablefoodsonicetomakesure theystayproperlychilled. Foodsafetyexpertssay grilledfoodshavearefrigeratorlifeofonlythreetofour days.Makesureyourgrilled leftoversareassafeasthey aredeliciousbyrefrigerating foodsinshallowcontainersand writingthedateontoptohelp youkeeptrack.Alsobesure toreheatfoodstoaninternal temperatureof165ºFbefore servingasecondtimearound. So,beforeyoupackthe picnicbasket,rememberthese simpletipstoensurethat unwantedbacteriawon’thave aplaceatyourtable. Formoreinformationvisit www.homefoodsafety.orgor contactaRegisteredDietitian atSaultTribeCommunity Healthbycalling(906)632 5210. —Adapted from American Dietetic Association by Stacy Storey, Registered Dietitian Onceyoulearntheanswers tothesequestions,youcanhave thepeaceofmindthatyouwill belivinginaclean,safeenvironment. Recently,theSaultTribe HousingAuthorityadopteda smoke-freepolicyforsomeof itsunits.Ifyouareinterested inlivinginasmoke-freehome, besuretochecktheboxon theapplicationindicatingthat youwouldprefersmoke-free housing.Call(906)495-1450 or(800)794-4072foraSault TribeHousingapplication. Pleasejointhecommunity onMonday,July19at10:30 a.m.attheSaultTribeHousing AuthoritybuildingonParkside Dr.inKincheloetorecognizeSaultTribeHousingasa leaderamongTribalHousing Authoritiesforadoptinga smoke-freepolicytoprotect theirresidentsfromthehealth dangersofsecondhandsmoke. SaultTribeHousingAuthority isthefirstTribalHousing AuthorityinMichiganandthe fifthinthenationtoadopta smoke-freepolicy. Tolearnmoreaboutsmoke freehousinginMichigan, pleasevisitwww.mismoke freeapartment.orgorcallthe SaultTribeStrategicAlliance forHealthProjectat(906)635 8844. —Adaptedfromwww. smokefreeoregon.com, “QuestionstoAskbefore RentingorBuyingHousing” Smoke-free housing: There’s a change in the air! Sault Commuter Cup Challenge Winners announced Back, left to right, Wayne Barry, SMART Group chairperson for the Building a Healthier Community Coalition; Dana Patrick, Sault Tribe Housing; Su Palmer and Aaron Litzner, JKL Bahweting School; LeeAnn Izzard, Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank; Jeff Hagan, EUP Regional Planning and Development Commission; Donna Norkoli, Sault Tribe Strategic Alliance for Health project coordinator. Seated, left to right, Lisa Moran and Sharon Hovie from Sault Tribe Accounting. BCBS continues efforts to curb childhood obesity Thousandsofstudents willexercisemore,eatless junkfoodandlearnhealthier habitswhentheyreturnto schoolinSeptember,thanks toBlueCrossBlueShieldof Michigan’scommitmenttocontinuefightingchildhoodobesity. Accordingtoanewsrelease, 22elementaryschoolsandnine BuildingHealthyCommunities andrelatedgrantfunding. ParticipantsintheUpper PeninsulaareWilliam G.MatherElementaryin Munising,EmeraldElementary inManistique,Parksand RecreationinManistique, BirchviewElementary IshpemingandtheCityof Ishpeming. For2010-2011,schools mustincludefourcomponents intheirBuildingHealthy Communitiesprogram:an assessmenttooltomeasurethe overallhealthoftheschool environment;physicalactivity andnutritioneducation,using specificprogramsdesignatedby BlueCross;awalkingclubfor studentsandfaculty;andacelebratory5Krunorwalkevent. Visitwww.bcbsm.com/build healthfordetails. Thegrantsarepartof BCBSM’smission-focused efforttoreducetheriskand prevalenceofchildhoodobesity. Accordingtotherelease,they directlyalignwiththegoalsof FirstLadyMichelleObamato significantlyreducechildhood obesitywithinageneration asoutlinedinherLet’sMove campaign.About32percent ofchildrenandadolescents,or 25million,areobeseorover weighttoday,accordingtothe CentersforDiseaseControl andPrevention.InMichigan, 12percentofmiddleschool children,and15percentofhigh schoolstudentsareconsidered obese. Win Awenen Nisitotung • July 2, 2010 Natural Resources 19 High asthma rate among Native Americans By Kathie Broesmer, environmental manager MaywasAsthmaAwareness Month,sowe’realittlelate withthis.Butifyouknow someonewithasthma,youneed toknowthis. Childhoodasthmaisagrow ingproblem.Since1980,the numberofpeoplewithasthma hasmorethandoubled.Last year,almost4millionchildren sufferedfromasthmaattacks. Childrennationwidemiss14 millionschooldayseachyear duetoasthma. Therateofasthmaamong NativeAmericansisnearly12 percent,muchhigherthanany othersingleracegroup!Native Americanssuffermoresymp tomsandmoreattacksthanoth ers.Obviously,ifourkidshave tomissschoolmorethanother kidsdo,onaccountofthisill ness,they’renotgoingtohave thesameadvantagesinlife. Whilethere’snocurefor asthma,theexpertssaythere arewaystoreducethenumber ofattacks.Onewayistoreduce theenvironmentaltriggers— thingsthatarelikelytocause anattack.Thesevary,notallof themwillbeatriggerforyou orthechildinyourlife,but somewillbe.Learnaboutyour andyourchild’sorgrandchild’s triggers,anddowhatyoucan toeliminatethem.Itisworth ittohelpachildtobeableto breathe. Variousagenciesaretrying todowhattheycantoimprove outdoorair,byimproving vehicleemissionstandards, demandingbetterpollution controlsonindustry,andhelp ingstartuprenewableenergy projectsthatdon’tspewasth matriggeringparticulates.But mostofusspendasignificant portionofourtimeindoors, andthere,individualscanmake adifference.Indoorallergens andirritantscanplayasignifi cantroleintriggeringasthma attacks. Indoorenvironmental asthmatriggersaresecondhand smoke,dustmites,molds, cockroachesandotherinsect pests,pets,nitrogendioxide andoutdoorair. Secondhandsmokeisamix tureofsmokefromtheburning endofacigarette,pipeorcigar andthesmokeexhaledbythe smokerthatisoftenfoundin homesandcarswheresmok ingisallowed.Itcanbehard toquitsmoking,sountilyou do,smokeoutside,notinyour houseorcar.That’snothard, andthissmallsacrificeonyour partwillmakeahugediffer encefortheasthmasuffererin yourlife. Dustmitesaretoosmall tobeseen,butcanbefound inalmosteveryhomeinmat tressesandbeddingmaterials, carpets,upholsteredfurniture, stuffedtoysandcurtains.For mitepopulationcontrol,cover mattressesandpillowswith dustproof(allergenimperme able)zipperedcovers.Wash sheetsandblanketsoncea weekinhotwater.Andputa child’sfavouriteteddybearor othernonwashablesnuggly intoaplasticbaginthefreezer foraday–thedeepfreezewill killmites. Moldcangrowindoors whenmoldsporeslandonwet ordampsurfaces.Inthehome, moldismostcommonlyfound inthebathroom,kitchenand basement.Thekeytocontrol lingmoldiscontrollingmois ture.Washanddryhardsurfac estopreventandremovemold. Useexhaustfanswhenyou cookortakeshowerstokeep moistureundercontrol.Check plumbingforleaksandfix them,apuddleaddsmoistureto theair,whichcancondensein otherplacesandpromotemold growth.Tearupmoldycarpet ing,it’snotworthittokeepit ifit’smakingsomeonesick. Checkceilingtilestoo,and replaceanywithmoldonthem. Andchecktheshowercurtain —forafewdollars,youcan easilyremoveaverycommon sourceofmold.Tryawashable nylonorpolypropylenecurtain toavoidthesmellygasesofa newvinylcurtain.Thewash ableonecanbehungouttodry inthesunshine—averyeffec tivewaytokillmolds.Andit willlastalotlonger,saving youmoneyonreplacements, too. Cockroachbodyparts,secre tionsanddroppings,andthe urine,droppingsandsalivaof pests,suchasrodents,areoften foundinareaswherefoodand waterarepresent.Don’tleave foodorgarbageout.Cleanup messesandspillspromptly,and coverfoodintightlyclosed containers.Butdon’tusepes ticidespraysunlessyou’re desperate—theycantrigger attacks,too.Usebaitsortraps, andifspraysareabsolutely necessary,keeptheasthma suffererawayforagoodlong timeandairouttheplaceafter spraying. Skinflakesfrompets,urine andsalivacanbefoundin homeswherepetsareallowed inside.Ifyoucankeepthem outdoors,itwillhelp.Ifyou can’tkeepthemoutside,atleast keepthemcleanandtrainthem well.Andvacuumuppethair andskinflakesregularly. NitrogenDioxideisared dishbrown,irritatingodor gasthatcanbeabyproductof indoorfuelburningappliances, suchasgasstoves,gasoroil furnaces,fireplaces,wood stovesandunventedkero seneorgasspaceheaters.It’s anothergoodreasontousean exhaustfanwhenyou’recook ing,andagoodreasontomake sureyourhomeiswellventi latedandheatingappliancesare properlyvented. June,JulyandAugust— thesummermoons—aregen erallynamedfortheberrythat isripeduringthatmooncycle. Strawberryisthefirstberryto ripen,followedbyraspberries andthenblueberries.There areregionalvariations,suchas thimbleberryandhuckleberry moons. Berriesareanimportant foodfortheAnishinabeg, providingamultitudeofmicro nutrientsandfibertohelpus fightoffchronicdiseaseswhile providingthebestofnutrition. Wildblueberriespackthe mostpowerfulantioxidant punchofanyfreshvegetable orfruit.Blueberry’santi oxidantactivityhelpsfight againstAlzheimer’s,cancer, stroke,andpromotesheart health,eyehealthandurinary tracthealth. Strawberriesarealsohigh inantioxidantsandarich sourceofdietaryfiber,folic acid,potassium,manganese, andcontainmorevitamin Cthananyotherberry. Antioxidantcompoundsfound instrawberriesmayalsohelp fightthedevelopmentofheart diseasebydiscouragingbad cholesteroltoform. Raspberriesarerichin anthocyaninsandcancerfight ingphytochemicals.Theyalso containcalcium,vitaminsA, CandE,fiberandfolicacid. Someofthefiberinraspber riesissolublefiberinthe formofpectin,whichlowers cholesterol.Raspberrieshave alsobeenfoundtohelpprotect againstesophagealcancerand othercancers. Amodernproblemwith berriesistheircultivationto makethembiggerand“better.” Thesedays,peopleandeven scientistsareadmittingthat wildblueberries,andorganic strawberriesandraspberries arethebetterdealintaste, nutritionandpurity.Imaginea worldinwhichweallateber ries,honeyandmaplesugar, whitefishandlaketrout,pure andfreshwater,delicious herbalteasandroots,and venisonandmoose—instead offattyburgersandfries,deep friedmassproduced,brain deadchickensandmicro wavedpotpies,allwashed downwithchemicalcocktails. Speakingoffeasts,Juneis usuallythetimeofthesum merfeast,peoplecoming homeandpeoplereconcil ingtheirdifferences.Julyis reflectiveofitsAnishinaabeg name—usuallytheraspberry —andisatimeoflearning aboutsurmountingdifficulty toreapthereward. — From ProtectingOur Resources, July 2006, by Jennifer Dale-Burton The summer moons show importance of berries From the Kitchen of Bob Flowers Fourth of July Cheesecake Thischeesecakeisonethat willabsolutelystealtheshow. Itcombinesthecomplimentary flavorsofcheesecake,blueber riesandstrawberriesinone beautifuldessert.Thisismore difficulttomakethanastan dardNewYorkstylecheese cake,butit’swellworththe effort. Youwillneedthree9inch springformpansandthreethin plasticcuttingsheetsforthis project. Ingredients Crust: 11/4cupsgrahamcracker crumbs 4tbs.sugar(IuseSplenda) 8tbs.realbutter BaseFilling: 6pkgs.creamcheese(8ounces each) 11/2cupssourcream 2tsp.vanilla 11/8cupssugar(Splendafor meagain) 3tbs.cornstarch 3largeeggs Fillingadditions: 2cupsfreshblueberries 2cupsfreshstrawberries 11/2cupsugar,dividedinto three1/2cupportions 1cupsourcream Instructions: Place1cupofeachtype offreshberriesintoseparate bowls.Add1/2cupofsugarto each.Mashandsetaside. Placethecreamcheesein alarge,microwavesafebowl andheatonhighfor1minute inthemicrowavetosoften. Beatintheremainingbasefill ingingredientsuntilthefilling issilkysmooth. Dividethefillingintothree equalportions.Mixtheblue berrieswithoneportionoffill ing.Mixthestrawberriesintoa secondportion. Preheattheovento400°F. Linetheinsidesurfaceof three9inchspringformpans withparchmentpaper.Pour eachfillingportionintoone ofthepans.Smoothuntilthe topisevenlydistributedand flat.Placethepansintothe hotovenandbakefor15min utes.Then,reduceheatto180 degreesandbakefor1hour. Turnofftheovenandpartially opentheovendoor.Letthe cheesecakecoolfor20min utes.Removeandletcoolto roomtemperature.Removethe sidesofthepansandslidethe plasticcuttingsheetsbetween theparchmentpaperandthe bottomofthecheesecake custard.Carefullyremovethe cheesecakecustardtoasafe placetorest. Meltthebutterandcom binewiththecrustingredients. Thoroughlymixtogether. Pressthegrahamcrackercrust ontothebottomandsidesof oneofthereassembledspring formpans.Placeinthefreezer andletrestfor10minutes. Placeintoa400°Fovenfor10 minutes.Removeandletcool. Carefullyliftthestrawberry custardandslideoffintothe bakedcrust.Slice,andthen layertheremainingstrawber riesontop.Liftandslidethe blueberrycustardontopof thebottomlayer.Spreadthe remainingblueberriesontop. Liftandplacethewhitecus tardontop.Mixtheremaining halfcupofsugarwiththesour creamandspreadsmoothly acrossthetop.Leavetheside onthespringformpanforsup portuntilreadytoserve.Be preparedtotakeabow. 35 Years Ago: April 3, 1975 Non resident Indian fishers cannot be regulated by state Witharulinghanded downTuesday,District CourtJudgeCharlesH. Starkhasgrantedamotion todismisschargesagainst twoManistiquecommercial fishermen.Onalargerscale, therulesays,essentially,that thestatemaynotregulate thefishingofdescendantsof ChippewaIndianswhoserep resentativessignedan1836 treaty,whentheyfishwithin watersadjacenttotheland coveredbythattreaty.The threecharges—possession ofillegallytakenlaketrout, usinganunlicensedcommer cialfishingboat,andposses sionofuntaggedlaketrout againstRobertandJerome Peterson—stemmedfrom theirarrestonOct.21,1974. Confiscatedatthattimewere 1,300poundsofcleanedlake troutthatwereallegedly takenatthemouthofthe ManistiqueRiver,according totheDNR.JamesJanetta, oneoftheattorneysforthe Petersons,saidStark’sruling isimportantfromthestand pointthatthisisthefirst courtopinionthatextends theoriginalbandChippewa fishingrightstoIndiansnot livingonreservations.Itis alsothefirstcourtopinion thatsaysIndianfishingcan’t beregulatedwithregardsto conservation. From the Pioneer Tribune, submitted by Kelly Hatinger, Jerome Peterson’s daughter 20 Chairman’s Report July 2, 2010 • Win Awenen Nisitotung We must work together for a bright future RoadinSaultSte.Marie.Many otherswillbeheldthroughout thesummer,includingonein HesselAugust20to22.Besure tolookforeventsinyourarea. (Please see page 13 for a 2010 powwow listing — Editor.) Celebratingits10thannual golfoutingthisJuly,theSault TribeGolfScholarshipClassic raisesfundsfortribalscholarships.Thefundraiserhas awardedmorethan$134,000 totribalstudentsoverthepast decade.Currently,$20,000a yearisawardedintribalscholDarwin “Joe” Mccoy arshipsfromthegolfouting. Thisyear’soutingisJuly31 Tribal chairMan atWildBluffGolfCoursein Aanii! Brimley.TheClassicworks Iwouldliketocongratulate withmorethan100sponsors andwelcomethenewmemtomaketheeventsuccessful. berstoourboardofdirectors. Thoseinterestedinbeinga Takingaleadershiprolewith volunteer,sponsororwhohave ourtribeisanimportantjob. questionscancontactJessica Itisourresponsibilitytowork Dumbackatjdumback@saulttogether,torespecteachother, andtolistentothemembership [email protected](800) andemployeessowecanset policiesandmakedecisionsthat 793-0660or(906)635-6050. Aftermorethantwoyears improveourtribe. inChapter11reorganiza Welcomenewboardmemtion,theMichiganGaming bersD.J.Malloy,Debra-Ann ControlBoard(MGCB)on Pine,CatherineHollowell June28transferredlicenseof andJoan(Carr)Anderson. GreektownCasinofromthe Also,congratulationstoKeith SaultTribetoagroupofprivate MassawayandDeniseChase hedgefundsandinvestorsfrom ontheirre-election,andthank otherstates. youDennisMcKelvie,D.J. Thetransferoccurredafter Hoffman,ShirleyPetoskyand theMGCBconductedarelaBobLaPointeforyourwork tivelyabbreviatedbackground asboardmembersforthepast checkofthenewowners. years. Somegreateventsarebeing Westronglyobjectedtothis decision.Concernswerealso heldinthenextfewmonths. raisedbystateRepresentative Itispowwowseason–agreat GaryMcDowell(D-Rudyard), timeofyeartogatheryour RepublicancandidateforgovfamilyandcelebrateourculernorMikeBouchard(who ture.Thisyearmarksthe29th wrotethestatelawthatgoverns AnnualSaultTribeGathering thethreeDetroitcasinoswhen &PowWow,whichwillbe hewasinthestateSenate), heldJuly1to4atourtribal stateSenateMajorityLeader powwowgroundsonShunk MichaelBishop(R-Troy)and CongressmanBartStupak(DMenominee).Unfortunately,the MGCBignoredalltheconcerns andabandoneditsownrules andtheprocessithasused overtheyearstolicensecasino owners.TheboardandIspent manydays,weeksandmonths reviewingplansandproposals thatwouldallowustokeepa stakeinGreektown.Though somemightdisagree,Itruly believewedidallwecouldto saveourinterestinthisinvestment.Nowthatthisdecision hasbeenmade,itistimeforthe tribetoexamineotheropportunitieswehavetogrowourrevenuestreamsecuringmembershipservicesforyearstocome. AttheMay25,2010, boardofdirectorsmeeting, theKewadinCasinosGaming AuthorityandSaultTribeBoard ofDirectorspassedaresolution authorizingawageincreaseof 25centsperhourtoallcasino andSaultTribeteammembers. Thoseteammembersrecently receivingincreasesasaresultof theHorneGroupConsultations willnotbeaffectedbythis raise.Theeffectivedateofthe wageincreaseisJuly5,2010. Weappreciateandvaluethe workallofouremployeesdo thatcontributestothesuccess ofourtribe. Ourhousingcommissionis buildinganewplaygroundarea atourOdenaanghousingsite onShunkRoadandpurchasing newtotplaygroundequipment fortheplayareaonSaultuer. Thetribeisfortunatetobeable toprovidesomanyhousing optionstomembers,fromrental assistanceprogramstohousing units. Asyouknow,providing healthcareservicestomembers isthetribe’stoppriority.This month,Iparticipatedinaphone conferencewithstateSenator RogerKahn,aphysicianand RepublicanfromSaginaw Township.Wevoicedourconcernsaboutongoingstatecuts tohealthcarefundsthatbenefit tribalmembersandnon-membersalike.Wediscussedwith himareasofconcernforstate fundingcutbacksinthe2011 budgetandtheadverseimpact tothetribe. Iamthrilledtobeattending the2010Tribal-StateSummit followingtheMidwestAlliance ofSovereignTribes(MAST) meetinginJuly.MAST, foundedin1996,representsthe 35sovereigntribalnationsof Minnesota,Wisconsin,Iowa andMichigan.MASTrepresentsnearly134,000American Indianpeople.Atthismeeting wewillhearfederalandstate updatesonmanytribalissues fromErnieStevens,NIGA ExecutiveDirector,Diane Rosen,SuperintendentBIAMidwestRegion,Dr.Kathleen Annett,IHS,andothers.We willalsohaveanopportunity tomeetwithGovernorJennifer Granholm.Wealwaysappreciatethetimeourgovernorgives tous.Duringourmeeting,we lookforwardtodiscussingthe importanceoftheIndianTuition Waiver,thestate’s2011budget anditsimpactonthetribe,the possibilityofadditionalhealth funding,andthecontinuedneed forcooperativeworkbetween theStateandthetribe. ThismonthIwashonored toworkonaDVDproject toeducatepublicschoolstudentsacrossthenationabout ournation’sConstitution. TheprojectisledbyThe CitizensAwarenessCommittee, CongressmanTomColeof Oklahoma—theonlyenrolled tribalmemberintheU.S.House ofRepresentatives—andthe U.S.Senate.OurConstitution isimportantforallcitizensto understand,asahistoricaldocumentrelatingtoourcountry’s past,andasthefundamental statementofrightsandlaws thatcontinuetoshapeour dailylives.TheConstitutionis especiallyimportanttoNative Americanpeople.Ourtribeis asovereignnationfederally recognizedbytheUnitedStates. OurtreatieswiththeUnited Statesareguaranteedbythe Constitution,whichstatesin Article6thattreatiesarethe “SupremeLawoftheLand.” RelativelyfewAmericans understandthattheConstitution affordsNativeAmericantribes auniquedegreeofself-governanceoverourlandsandour triballaws.Projectslikethis helptribalmembersandnonmembersunderstandhowthe Constitutionrecognizesandpreservesourrightsandfreedoms. Itisextremelyimportantthat weasatribe,asemployeesof thetribe,asboardmembersof thetribe,setasideourdifferences,worktogether,respect eachother,ourmembersand ouremployees,followour sevengrandfathers’teachings, andmoveinapositiveandforwarddirectionthatwillcreatea brightfutureforthenextseven generations. Asalways,ifyouhaveany questionsorconcernsregardingourtribethatyouwould liketodiscuss,pleasecontact myofficetollfreeat(800)7930660orlocallyat635-6050. Sincerely, Darwin“Joe”McCoy TribalChairman 2010 Elders Scholarship Program CLEAN UP CREW — Unit IV Directors Denise Chase and Tom Miller helped clean up the Indian Point Cemetery this spring with Betty and John Majestic, Ann and Jerry Miller, Yvonne and Lee McCarthy, Ron and Brenda Nelson, Ron Miller, Betty Neadow (pictured at left) and John Miller. Therewillbetwo$500scholarshipssponsoredbytheSault TribeofChippewaIndiansElders. Thisisaone-timescholarshipforqualifiedfreshman(first year)studentsenrolledatapubliccollege,universityortrade school. September3,2010istheapplicationDEADLINE. Qualifications–Must: • bearegisteredSaultTribemember • havesuccessfullycompletedandpassedallfiveGeneral EducationDevelopment(G.E.D.)equivalencytestswithaminimumscoreof40andanaveragescoreof45andmustpossess aG.E.D.certificateorhavegraduatedfromanaccreditedhigh schoolwithatleastacumulative2.50gradepointaverage • beacceptedorenrolledinanytwoorfouryearpubliccollege, universityortradeschoolinanyfieldofstudy • beenrolledasafulltimestudent Requirements–Anapplicantmustsubmitaletterofapplication toinclude: • name,address,telephonenumber,proofoftribalenrollment, socialsecuritynumber • atranscriptfromtheapplicant’shighschoolverifyingthe accumulativegradepointaverage;orproofofhavingachieved theG.E.D.requirementsstatedabove • aletterfromthecollege,universityortradeschool,showing acceptanceforthe2010/11schoolyear • theacademicmajororcourseofstudytobepursued • a300–500wordessaydescribinghowyoufeelacollege educationwillbenefityou,yourcareerobjectiveandwhythis scholarshipwillhelpyouachieveyourgoal. AllRequirementslistedabovemustbepackagedandreceived notlaterthanSeptember3,2010to:PhilPayment,Elder ScholarshipCoordinator,1269HesselPt.Rd.,Hessel,MI49745 Ifyouhaveaquestion,pleasecontactPhilPayment,Elder ScholarshipCoordinator,at(906)484-3775. Win Awenen Nisitotung • July 2, 2010 Representative Reports 21 MGCB should make no licensing exceptions OnMonday,June28,we traveledtoGreektownforthe MichiganGamingCommission Board(MGCB)meeting.At thismeeting,theMGCBvoted whethertoissueanexceptionto individualspursuingtheownershipofGreektownCasino.The resultswillbereportedinthis issueofthetribalnewspaper— whichhasbeenheldfrompublicationanextradaytobring theseresultstoourmembers. Belowisourofficialstatementonbehalfofourtribe: The following statement is lana Causley, DireCtor, from Lana Causley, vice chair unit ii of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of I’dliketotakethisopportunitytorecognizeretiringboard Directors. She is commenting on Monday’s special meeting of memberRobertLapoint.Mr. the Michigan Gaming Control Lapointhadbeenontheboard Board: forthreeelectedterms(12 “The Sault Tribe is extremely years);hisdedicationandwisdisappointed in the appardomwillbegreatlymissedon ent double standard that has ourboard.Iwouldliketosay been applied by the MGCB in “G’tchiMiigwech”toBobfor allhistirelessworkhehasdone the process used to license the private hedge funds and instionbehalfofUnit2. The2010electionsareover; tutional investors seeking to gain ownership of Greektown wewillloseDennisMcKelvie, Casino. DJHoffmanandShirley “It took the MGCB up to Petosky.Miigwechtoallof two years to license members you.You’vetaughtmemany of the Sault Tribe and oththingsandwe’veworkedside ers in ownership positions at byside.We’vedisagreedat timesbutIamverythankfulfor Greektown Casino, yet the MGCB appears ready to license allofyou.Miigwechforworkingforourpeopleandourtribe. out of state bankers who have exceptionally complicated and Welcometoallthenewrepextensive business dealings resentatives.Ilookforwardto workingwithyouforourtribe’s worldwide in near record time. The investors include John stability. Hancock Strategic Income Asthetribalnewspaper Fund, John Hancock Trust reportedinitslastissue,we Strategic Income Trust, John didhavemandatorysettlement Hancock Funds II Strategic negotiationsdirectedbythe Income Fund, John Hancock judgeforthe7+1litigants. High Yield Fund, John Hancock Wedidsettlewiththelawfirm Trust High Income Trust, John involvedforanamountof$1 million(whichhasbeendirectly Hancock Funds II High Income depositedintotheLandClaims Fund, John Hancock Bond Fund, John Hancock Income Fund)withtheotherlitigants Securities, John Hancock movingforwardtotrial.But, thecourtrecentlymandatedthat Investors Trust, John Hancock Funds III Leveraged Companies anotherdiscussionbeschedFund, John Hancock Funds uledforapossibleresolution. II Active Bond Fund, John Ifthistakesplace,Iwillreport Hancock Funds Trust Active theoutcomeinmynextreport. Bond Trust, Manulife Global ThetrialissetforOct.4in Fund U.S. Bond Fund, Manulife ChippewaCounty. Global Fund U.S. High Yield Fund, Manulife Global Fund Strategic Income, MIL Strategic Income Fund, Oppenheimer Champion Income Fund, Oppenheimer Strategic Income Fund, Oppenheimer Strategic Bond Fund / VA, Oppenheimer High Income Fund / VA, ING Oppenheimer Strategic Income Portfolio, Brigade Capital Management, Sola Ltd, and Solus Core Opportunities Master Fund. “We fail to see how the same standards applied to previous gaming license applicants could have been applied here. “It seems MGCB is ready to issue the new owners license(s) in approximately five months, while it took up to two years to license the tribe and its members, all of whom live here in Michigan, and have vastly simpler business dealings. We note that even members of the MGCB have raised public con- “informed”withinaunitreport thattheSaultTribeBoardof Directors“allegedly”violated theOpenMeetingsActbytakinganactioninaclosedsessionofaboardmeeting. Theindividual(Director Bouschor)assertingthese claimsissimplyplayingpolitics.Theinstancereferredto wasaninvestmentunderthe tribesadoptedinvestment policies.Theinvestmentmanagerinformedtheboardofthe proposedinvestmentduring aworkshop,ensuringthatthe DJ Hoffman, Director, boardhadtheauthorityunder Unit i thesepoliciestomakesuch Iamwritingthisreportas investment. mylastinmycurrenttenure ThekeywordhereisadoptasamemberoftheSaultTribe edpolicies–meaningthatthe BoardofDirectorsrepresentboardtookanactionduringa ingUnit1.Sincethisismylast meetingin1997toadoptthese reportIfeelitimperativeto veryproceduresregulating continueto“callitlikeitis.” investments.Theironyhereis Inthelastissueofthetribal thatthisdirectorconveniently newspapermanyofyouwere omitsrecentincidentsderived fromclosedworksessions: InanexcerptfromaFeb. 26,2009,e-mailthatIsentto theentireboardofdirectors: “Noorganizationalchart changeshavebeenapprovedby theboard.Jobshavebeenfilled withoutposting.Supervisors havebeenre-assignedwithout anypriordirectionorapproval. “Executivestaffisdeciding thedirectionthetribeisheading...Whichmeanstheyare leadingandwearefollowing... THISMUSTSTOPNOW!!!!” Theseincidentsoccurred duringthe“restructuring” processcommencedin2008. Theactionstakenwerederived fromCLOSEDSESSION workgroupsmakingconsensus decisions(thatneededproper, openmeetingactionofthe board). DirectorBouschorhas convenientlyomittedthese occurrencesfromhisreport,as cerns about the licensing process for hedge funds. “It seems that the tribe, and prior licensees, were subjected to a much more thorough and invasive licensing process that ensured the integrity of Michigan gaming. From our perspective, it seems that this necessary process, which protects Michigan’s gaming and the general public, is being rushed to meet an artificial deadline that we believe could be extended to ensure the same level of scrutiny is applied to these sophisticated investors. “We live in the age of Enron scandals, Bernie Madoff and GM bankruptcies. The notion that a regulatory body would fail to apply the same strict standards is incomprehensible – and it does not seem to us that a sufficiently thorough review could not have been completed in five or six months.” Eventhoughwehave mementousthingshappening inthetribe,wehavetotake timetorenewandreplenish ourindividualandcommunityenergiesandmeetwith ourfamiliesandfriends.It’s powwowseason!TheSault TribeSummerGatheringand PowwowattheSaultTribe powwowgroundsisJuly36.TheannualYEAYouth EmpowermentPowwowis Aug.7inRexton.Hessel’s8th annualpowwowisAug.21and the14thannualSugarIsland PowwowisSept.4and5.The NewberrypowwowisSept. 18,andKinross’sHonoring ourAnishinaabeVeterans7th AnnualPowwowis,ofcourse, onVeteran’sDayweekend. Ifyouwouldliketocontact me,pleasecall(906)484-2954. Baamaapii. LanaCausley Photo by Jennifer Dale-Burton Government to Government — When Larry echo Hawk visited the area last month, it was the first time that the head of the Bureau of Indian Affairs ever came to the Sault tribe’s home base of Bahweting, the Anishinaabe people’s traditional gathering place. echo Hawk has been traveling the United States to visit tribes and get to know them and each tribes unique needs. After a traditional feast of venison, whitefish and elk at the Bay mills Indian Community elder Building, echo Hawk assured the gathered leaders that he and Interior Director Ken Salazaar would fight for them. He also engaged in a question and answer period and took notes on issues of concern expressed to him. Unit I Director D.J. Hoffman says goodbye... hewasactivelyinvolvedand madenoobjections.Whileit wouldprobablybemoretactfultoomitthissectionofmy report,itisnecessarythatpeopleunderstandthehypocrisyof theallegations. Finally…. Thelastfouryearshave beenincrediblychallenging bothprofessionallyandpersonally.Thedemandsofbeinga full-timememberoftheboard ofdirectorscanbequitetaxing whenoneactuallytakesthe timetofulfillthedutiesthat accompanytheposition. Inthisposition,onecan neverpleaseeveryonewith everydecisionoractionthatis taken.Ihavemadetoughdecisionswhennecessary,stood againstactionsthatunderminedortookadvantageofthe membershipandemployees, andpushedtomoveourtribe forward.Itisapparentthat indoingso,Ihave“lost”the votesofthoseresponsibleand theirrespectivefamilymembers.ForthatIdonotapologize…asIwoulddoitall againfortherightreasons,and notforamerevote. Oneday,whenweleave behindthementalityofallpast administrations,wewillfinally beabletomovethistribeforward. Inclosing,Iwouldlike towishallofthenewboard membersthebestofluck,and thankthosewhohaveserved whowillorwillnotbereturning.Whilesomemaynotmake mention,norappreciate,all havemadeacontributionto ourtribe. ThankyoufortheopportunityofservingOURTRIBE. Sincerely, DJHoffman,member,Sault TribeofChippewaIndians 22 Representative Reports July 2, 2010 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Tribe’s election indicates significant change Bernard Bouschor, Director, Unit i ThelastfewdaysofJune havebeenverysignificant. Thetribe’sgeneralelection indicatesyetanothersignificantchangeoccurringinour unitwiththelossofincumbentsDennyMcKelvieandDJ Hoffman.IwouldliketocongratulateDJMalloyandDebra Pineasthenewtribalboard councilmembersforunitone. Thankstoallthecandidatesin the2010election. TheMichiganGaming ControlBoardishavinga specialmeetinginJuneonthe licensingofthenoteholders group.IftheGamingControl Boardissuesalicense,which byallindicationisgoingto occur,thebankruptcycourt couldtakeactionbyJune30 toapprovethecreditors/bondholderplanthathasbeensubmitted.Aplantobeacceptable tothecourtmusthavesupport ofthemajorityofcreditors, whichtheydohave.Thefinal stepisgettingthelicensefrom MGCB.TheSaultTribeas theownerneversubmitteda plantothebankruptcycourt. TheSaultTribeoranyofits entitiesarenotincludedin theonlyplanbeforethecourt. Whatdoesthismeantothe tribe?WehavelostGreektown Casino.Themagnitudeof thelossisstaggering.The lossofthetribeslargestasset andpotentialofrevenuefor futuregenerationsisgone.In May,wewerenoticedbythe courtofalawsuit.Thelawsuit isseekingapotentiallyofa couplehundredmillionsdollars fromtheSaultTribe,Kewadin GamingAuthorityandothers. Ihavesetupaforumforcommunicationwithtribalmembersonweeklybasisabout subjectmatterthatcomesupat meetings,workshopsorgeneral concerns.Mygmailaccountis [email protected]. Inclosing,electedofficialschangedprovisionsin ordinances,codesandpoliciesthatarenotprovidingfor protectionoftribalassets.The changesthathaveoccurredin myopinionrestrictedtherights ofmemberstoholdleadership accountable. BernardBouschor TribalRepresentative Unit1 [email protected] Patrick rickley, Director, Unit iii Aannii,all.Ihopeeveryone’ssummerisofftoagood start.Abelatedcongratulationstoallthegradsthislast month,goodluckinyourfuture endeavors.Remember,things gettoughattimes,notonlyfor youngpeoplebutforeveryone andthatthetribeandotherentitiesoutthereofferadvice,assistanceandguidanceintimesof need.Evenifitsjustlending anear,youarenotalone.Iwas alarmedatthenumberofdropoutsinourarea.Afterabrief conversationwithSueSt.Onge, ourYEAdirector,werequested ameetingwithourEducation DirectorAngelineMatsonand otherstotryandcomeupwith asolutiontoquellthesituationthatleavessomeofour youthbehind.SinceAngeline hasappliedforthePromise Neighborhoodsgrant,thatcould rangeupto$500,000although itmaybesmaller,whateverwe aregrantedwillbeputtogood use.Thegrantisforplanning, tobringtogethertribalandnontribalpartnersinthecommunity toassessneedsandcomeup withaplanforthefutureto keepourstudentsinschool. Onadifferentnote,Iwould liketowelcomethenewDouds MarkettodowntownSt.Ignace. It’sanewgrocerystoreinthe oldRehnsIGAbuildingacross fromcityhall.Itwasremodeled byahostoflocalconstruction workersandpainters—everyoneworkingtherecame togetherinashortperiodof timetoopenupforthesummer. Itlooksniceandamajorityof theworkersonthatprojectwere tribal. Thereisalotofnewstuff happening,thetribalelectionis nowoverandyouwillseeabig changeonthemakeupofthe boardofdirectors. Congratulationstothoseof youwhowonyourseat,another toBobMarchandforbeing appointedtribalpolicechief, hopefullywithasmoothtransitionperiodforalltoadjust. Well,Ihopeeveryoneisin goodhealth.Don’ttakeanythingforgranted,enjoyeverything,let’shopeallthisrecent rainmakesyourgardensproduceabundantly. Tillnexttime,baamaapii, PatRickley,UnitIII, phone(906)440-5149. cathy abramson, Director, Unit i Congratulationstothe newlyelectedmembersofthe tribalboardofdirectors—D.J. Malloy,DebPine,Catherine HollowellandJoanCarr AndersonANDDeniseChase, whoranunopposed.Thevoters choseyoutobetheirleaders andIwouldliketowelcome youtotheboard.Ilookforward toworkingwithallofyou. Congratulationstoyou, KeithMassaway,onyourreelectionandllookforwardto ourcontinuedworkingrelationship. IwishD.J.Hoffman,Dennis McKelvieandShirleyPetoskey thebestintheirfutureendeavorsandIwouldliketothank themforalltheworkthatthey putintorepresentingourpeople. Thecandidatesallrangood racesandservedtheirtribe well.Astrueleadersdo,Iknow thattheywillcontinuetoserve thepeopleofourcommunity. Also,IwishthebesttoBob LaPoint,whochosenottorun forre-election.Thankyoufor youryearsofservice. Inthepast,ourboardwas providedwithorientationsessionsthatcoveredvarious programs;HRpoliciesand procedures;theTribalCode andOrdinances;meetingprotocolsandprocedures;financial reviewsandupdates;andavast arrayofothervaluabletrainingstofamiliarizeandre-familiarizetheboardofdirectors. Forsomereason,thiswasnot doneafterthelastelectionand everyonesorelyneedsthis. Ourmembershiphasraised concernsabouttheroleoftheir electedofficials,unitmeetings andreports,salaries,etc.With therecentlyapprovedconstitu- tionalamendment,separating theCEOfromthechairman, itisnecessarythatourboard haveaworkingsessiontodiscussandapprovetheroleof thechairmanandoftheboard ofdirectorsitself.Ourtribal membershiphasraisedseveral issuesregardingthedutiesof theboard.Withtheadditionof somanynewboardmembers, nowwouldbeaperfecttimeto takecareofthat. Ilookforwardtocontinued workwiththemembersofthe boardandprogrammanagersto plan,developandenhanceprogramsandservicestomeetour membershipneeds.Developing efficientsystemsandinternal processwillhelpimmenselyin supportingdirectors,managers andstaff.Throughouttheorga- nizationmuchworkmustbe doneinstandardizingposition descriptions,completingmarket-basedsalaryassessments andbudgetingandimplementingappropriatepayadjustments. Asleaders,wemustwork togethertomeetourcurrent andfuturechallenges. Ihopetoseeyouallatthe powwowandthespiritualgatheringinSaultSte.Marie.We allhavesomuchtobethankful forandthisisatimetocelebrate! Ifyouhaveanyorconcerns,pleasecontactmevia mycellphone,whichis(906) 322-3823ormyemailaddress, [email protected] careandenjoyyoursummer! —CathyAbramson,UnitI Keith Massaway, Director, Unit III FirstofallIwouldliketo thankthevotersofUnitIIIfor allowingmetoworkforyou forthenextfouryears.Being re-electedisbothajoyousand ahumblingexperience.Iwant tothankDJHoffman,Dennis McKelvieandShirleyPetoskey fortheirservicetoourtribe andtowelcomeDJMalloy, Debra-AnnPineandJoanCarrAndersontotheboard.Iwill endeavortodowhateverIcan tohelpastheyareorientatedto theboard. LastmonthIwenttoSouth Dakotaasthedelegateforthe NationalCongressofAmerican Indians(NCIA).NCIAthis yearfocusedonourtribal rightsandoursovereignty.I attendedmanybreakoutsessions,someincludedtopics wereLandintoTrust,Strategies Looking for solutions to high dropout rates Election time is bittersweet ... U.S. Supreme Court’s opinion stalls trust land andToolsforStrengthening TribalGovernanceandTribal HomelandSecurity/Emergency Preparedness.Thesesessions allowthetribetolistenandbe onthesamepageastherestof ourfellowtribes. Thesubjectthatmostaffects ourtribenowisputtingland intotrust—eversincethe SupremeCourtoftheUnited Stateshascomedownwiththe opinion(Carchierei)thatifa tribewasnotfederallyrecognizedintheyear1934whenthe IndianReorganizationActwas passeditwouldnotbeableto putanylandintotrust. Allofourtrustapplications havebeenstoppedandwillnot moveforwarduntiltheInterior saysthattheycan.Wearecurrentlytryingtoshowthatwe didactasatribeeventhough wewerenotfederallyrecognizedatthattime.Itreallyis ashamethatwehavetoprove thatweareNativeAmericans andweactuallywereNative Americansspecificallyin1934 sowecanexerciseoursovereignrights. Iwaspleasedtohearat NCAIthattheInteriorwas lookingforawaytocontinue placinglandintotrustforthe tribesthathavethe(Carchierei) problem.Whatbefuddlesmeis thatwhenIgothomethelocal andregionalofficesofthefederalgovernmentsaidthatthey haveheardnothingaboutwork- ingwiththetribesonthatmatterandasfarastheyareconcernedourtrustapplicationsare stillpermanentlystalled.Thisis sofrustratingtoourtribebutwe havetostaydiligentonthese mattersandmakesurethatwe workhardtogeteverypieceof informationwecanonthismatterandotherslikethemsowe cansolvetheminthequickest waypossible. Thankyouforallthecalls ande-mails. Thankyouagainforthe votes. KeithMassaway,UnitIII, 702HazeltonSt.,St.Ignace MI49781, [email protected], (906)643-6981 Win Awenen Nisitotung • July 2, 2010 Sault Ste. Marie exhibitionsandsalesarescheduledforThursdays,Fridaysand Saturdaysfrom9a.m.to7p.m. intheBawatingArtGallery Manistique attheKewadinCasinoand UnitIVElderlyCommittee ConventionCenterinSaultSte. meetsonthesecondWednesday Marie. ofeachmonthafterthenoon Theeventsfeaturehandcraftmealatthetribalcenter. edgiftsforalloccasions. Forquestions,call(888)711Participatingvendorsmustbe 7356. SaultTribemembers. SaultTribeYouthEducation Forfurtherinformation,call Naubinway andActivitiesneedsyourhelp. ElaineYoung-Clementat635UnitIIElderlyCommittee Wearelookingforvolunteers 6050or322-3961. meetsonthelastWednesday toserveonourParentAdvisory SaultTribeextendsanopen ofeachmonth,6:30p.m.atthe Committee. voterregistrationpolicytoall NaubinwayPavilion.ForquesThecommitteeisinstrumenmembers.Oncemembersregtions,call(888)711-7356. talindevelopingprogramsfor istertovote,itispermanent ourchildrenthroughoutthe unlessmemberschangeresidenEscanaba seven-countyservicearea,creat- cyintooroutofelectionunits UnitIVElderlyCommittee ingpolicyandrepresentingtheir wherelivingwhenoriginally meetsonthethirdThursday communitiestodeterminewhere registered. ofeachmonthonthesecond spendingwillbemostbeneficial flooroftheWillowCreek tothegreatestnumberofour SawyerVillageinGwinn, ProfessionalBuilding,3500 youngsters. Mich.,isaSaultTribehousing LudingtonStreet.Cateredmeal Thecommitteeiscomprised enterprise.Housingunitsconsist at5:30p.m.followedbymeetofvolunteersfromthroughout ofthreeandfourbedroomtowning. ourtribe’sserviceareaand houseapartments,duplexesand Forquestions,call(888)711- meetsonceamonthonthethird singlehomes. 7356. Wednesday. Rentalsrangefrom$350 Weencourageallrelativesof to$725permonth.Theunits Anishinaabemowinlanguage Munising childrenoranyoneinterestedin includeranges,refrigerators, class,Thursdays,12-1p.m.,at UnitVElderlyCommittee theirwelfaretojoinus. basements,garages,washerand 531AshmunStreet. meetsatthetribalcenterat4 Allmeetingsareopentothe dryerhook-upsandmostof Noregistrationisnecessary. p.m.onthefirstMondayof publicandwewelcomeyour themhaveadishwasher. Pleasebringyourbrownbag eachmonth. participation. Flooringoptionsarehardlunch. DinnersonthethirdMonday Formoreinformation,please woodorcarpeting.Mostpets Formoreinformation,call ofeachmonthat5:30p.m. callYouthEducationand areacceptedandwehavemonth 635-6050. Forquestions,call(888) Activitiesat(906)635-7010. tomonthleases. 711-7356. EagleRidgeApartments, UnitIElderlyCommittee BookyourpartyattheChi locatedinMarquette,consists meetsonthefirstWednesday UnitVconstituentsmeetat6 MukwaCommunityRecreation oftwobuildingswitheight ofeachmonthafterthenoon p.m.atthetribalcenteronthe Center. two-bedroomapartmentsin mealattheNokomis/Mishomis secondThursdayofeachmonth. We’reequippedtoaccomoeachbuilding.Theseapartments Center,2076ShunkRoad. Formoreinformation,call dateskatingparties,groupparincludeallutilitiesandare$575 Forquestions,call635-4971 ShirleyPetoskyat387-2101. tiesandbirthdaypartiesandwe permonthwithone-yearleases. or(888)711-7356. rentourhospitalityroom,basWehaveeightexperienced ketballandvolleyballcourts. teammemberswhomanage Marquette St. Ignace UnitVElderlyCommittee Call(906)635-7465. SawyerVillageandEagle St.Ignacelanguageclass,6-8 Ridge. p.m.onTuesdaysattheMcCann meetsonthefirstThursday ofeachmonth,6p.m.atthe DeMawatingDevelopment Comemakeoneofour Center,399McCannStreet, HolidayInn. PropertySalesandRentals housesyourhome.Call(906) St.Ignace.Participantsenjoya Forquestions,call(888)711offersthreeandfourbedroom 346-3919tosetupanappointpotluckfeastat6p.m.followed 7356. duplexesforrent.Lowmovein menttoday. byalanguagelessonat7p.m. costsonly$200forSaultTribe Everyoneiswelcometoattend. Notices andKewadinteammembers. Childrenmusthaveatleast Formoreinformation,callOrien GeneralmeetingsoftheSault Firstthreemonthsofpayroll onebiologicalparentwhoisa at(906)635-6050. Ste.MarieTribeofChippewa deductedrentwillbeincreased memberoftheSaultSte.Marie IndiansBoardofDirectorstypi- tocovercleaningandpetfees, TribeofChippewaIndians UnitIIIElderlyCommittee callytakeplaceonthefirstand ifapplicable.Rentmustbe beforetheycanbeenrolledas meetsonthesecondFridayof thirdTuesdaysofeachmonth. deductedfrompaytoreceivethe full,bonifidemembers. eachmonthafterthenoonmeal Openforumsformembersstart lowmove-incostbenefit. Simplysubmitacopyofthe attheMcCannbuilding. about5p.m.andmeetingsstart AttentionAmericanIndians: child’scourthousebirthcertifiForquestions,call(888)711around6p.m.AllSaultSte. leasetopurchasethreebedroom cateorstatecopy,socialsecurity 7356. Mariemeetingswillbeheld 1.5bathduplexesavailableif numberandcurrentmailing attheKewadinCasinoand qualified. address.Youmaymailorfax UnitIIIconstituentsmeet ConventionCenter,otherlocaDeMawatingiswithinoneof thisinformationtotheenrollonthefourthMondayofeach tionsaretobeannounced. theSaultTribe’staxagreement mentoffice,ordropitoffinpermonth,6p.m.,attheMcCann Specialmeetingstypically areasandanequalopportunity son.Pleaseallowtwotothree center. takeplaceonthesecondand company. weeksforchildren’stribalcards Formoreinformation,call lastTuesdayofeachmonth. Youdonotneedtobe toarriveinthemail. KeithMassawayat643-6981or Specialmeetingsmaybe AmericanIndiantorentahome. PatrickRickleyat440-5149. calledfromtimetotimeby Forinformationonanyof SaultTribeflagsareavailthechairpersonorbymajority ourproperties,pleasecontact ableforpurchasebycalling Hessel voteoftheboardofdirectors. theDeMawatingofficeat42 632-6398ortollfree(800)793Hessellanguageclassheld Locations,datesandtimesfor WoodLake,Kincheloe(906) 0660. Mondays,5-7p.m.atthe meetingsaresubjecttochange. 495-2800. Deskflags(3x5inches)are HesselTribalCenter.Formore Intheeventaspecialmeetingis $3,banners(18x24inches)are information,calltheCultural calledthatisopentothepublic, SaultTribeTraditional $30,paradeflags(3x5feet)are Divisionat(906)635-6050. anofficialannouncementwill MedicineProgrampracticioners $50,poleflags(4x6or5x8feet) bereleased. areavailableforappointments are$75and$100. UnitIIElderlyCommittee Generalmeetings,special inSaultSte.Marie,Kinross, Addsixpercentsalestaxand meetsonthethirdMondayof St.Ignace,Hessel,Manistique, $4.50forshippingoffirstitem eachmonthafterthenoonmeal meetingsandworkshopsare opentothepublicunlessotherMarquetteandMunisinghealth plus$1foreachadditionalitem. atthetribalcenter. wisenotedasclosed.Toview centers. Call(888)711-7356. approvedresolutions,please Bringsemaaforanoffering NorthernHospitalityinSault visitwww.saulttribe.comandgo toappointmentswithhealers. Ste.Marie,Mich.,isaSault Newberry totheboarddownloadssection. Traditionalhealingisholistic. Tribeenterpriseat827Ashmun ElderlyAdvisoryBoard Meetingschedulesare Womenontheirmooncycle Streetofferinghighquality meetsonthefourthMondayof shouldmakeappointments furnitureandfloorcovering eachmonthat12:30p.m.atthe publishedintheSaultTribe newspaperannuallypriortothe beforeoraftertheircycles. goodsandservicesintheeastern tribalcenter. startofyearlymeetingcycles. Forinformation,callTed UpperPeninsula. Forquestions,call(888) Scheduleinformationcanbe Holappa632-5204,Laura Stopbyorinquirebycalling 711-7356. acquiredanytimeatwww. Collins632-0236orPeggy 635-4800. saulttribe.comwithasearchfor Hemenway632-0220. UnitIIElderlyCommittee “boardschedule”orbycalling Thegeneralmailingaddress meetsonthefourthFriday (906)635-6050. SaultTribeartsandcrafts fortheSaultSte.MarieTribe ofeachymonthat11a.m.at Anishinaabemowinlanguage class,Thursdays,6-8p.m.at theNiigaanagiizhikbuilding,in SaultSte.Marie.Classbegins withapotluckfeast.Sobring yourfavoritedish.Orienwill demonstratedifferentstoriesin lifeandprovidelanguagesheets forrecognitionofvocabulary. It’sagreattimetoeat,visit, andenjoylivingourculture. Everyoneiswelcometoattend. CalltheCulturalDivisionat (906)635-6050formoreinfor- mation. Drumming,Mondays,7-9 p.m.,attheNiigaanagiizhikceremonialbuilding. Thedrumistheheartbeatof theAnishinaabepeople. Heardifferentsongsand stylesofsinging.It’sagreat timeforfamilyparticipation insinginganddancingorjust listening. Formoreinformation,call 635-6050. Zellar’sVillageInn. Forquestions,call(888)7117356. Calendar Fosterhomesprovidedby SaultTribemembersareneeded forouryoung. Makeadifferenceinthelife ofachild,considerbeingafosterparent. CallAnishinaabek CommunityandFamilyServices at495-1232or(800)347-7137. 23 ofChippewaIndiansis523 AshmunStreet,SaultSte.Marie, MI49783. Thegeneraltelephonenumbersare635-6050ortollfreeat (800)793-0660,fax(906)6354969. VisittheBaysideFarmer’s Market,10a.m.to12p.m.at theSt.IgnaceMarinaevery SaturdaythroughOct.2.For vendinginformation,call MichelleattheMSUExtension Officeat(906)643-7307.This marketsupportstheWIC& SeniorProjectFRESHprogram byallofourproducevendors. SaultTribeSummer GatheringandContestPowwow isbeingheldJuly3&4,Sault TribePowwowgrounds,Sault Ste.Marie,Mich.Information: ElaineClement,(906)6356050;CecilPavlat,635-6050, 440-7849(cell),632-4719. Cleanwaterstartswithyou, helpbyreportingconditionsof theSt.MarysRiver.Ifyousee: •FloatingDebris •Algalblooms(unusual amountsofalgae) •Fishorwildlifedeformities •Anyunusualconditions Pleasecontactusat(906)6352136orstmarysriver@LSSU. EDU.(Reportscanbeanonymous,butaremorehelpfulwith contactinformation.) TheSt.MarysRiverwater qualityhasimprovedgreatly overthelast20years.Let’sall worktogetherandcontinueto keepourwatersclean,sowecan continuetoboat,fishandswim! EmployeescannowpayrolldeductatMidJimstoresin SaultSte.MarieandSt.Ignace. Employeesmusthaveavalid payrolldeductaccountsetup withKewadinCasino.Alcohol cannotbepayrolldeducted. Thereisaminimumof$5that youmustpurchasetopayroll deduct.Ifyoudonothavea validaccountsetupwiththe KewadinCasinoyoumustfill outanapplication.Formore informationorandapplication, contactJaimeMacDonaldat (906)635-4782. HeartSupportGroupmeets onthesecondThursdayofthe monthfrom2-3:30p.m.atthe SaultTribalHealthCenter.For moreinformation,call(906) 632-5210. GetyourSaultTribeGolf ScholarshipClassicraffleticket todaytohelpprovidehigher educationscholarshipstotribal membersandyoucouldwin $5,000! Ticketsonly$10.Payroll deductionisavailableforSault Tribeemployees. SaultTribeGolfScholarship ClassicRafflefirstprize50%of proceedsupto$5,000,second prizeisaonenightstay,dinner andentertainmentticketsfor twoatKewadin,thirdprizeis 18holesofgolffortwoatWild Bluff. DrawingisSaturdayJuly31, at6p.m.intheDreamMakers Theater.Neednotbepresentto win.ContactJessicaDumback at(906)635-7770,Tamara Rocheat(906)635-7035or MichelleBouschorat(906)6357732topurchaseaticket.