Miisaninawiind March 21-27, 2022
Onaabani-Giizis (Snowcrust Moon)
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Boozhoo and welcome to the Miisaninawiind weekly newsletter!
The Miisaniinawind brings you important news, announcements and updates, designed specifically for the Red Cliff community. But that's not all. The weekly eNewsletter will also provide news about neighboring tribes, communities and broader issues across Indian Country that matter to you.
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Gordon named one of Wisconsin's most influential Native American leaders |
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Red Cliff Vice Chairman Nathan Gordon has been named to this year's Madison365 list of most influential Native American leaders. In addition to Gordon's work as Red Cliff's Vice Chairman, he serves as president of the board of Native American Tourism of Wisconsin, an organization that aims to promote tribal tourism and economic development, while highlighting the beauty, diversity and cultural dynamism of the 11 federally recognized tribes of Wisconsin.
NATOW is composed of representatives from each tribe who meet bi-monthly to discuss and implement its strategic initiatives. As one of the largest tribal tourism organizations in the country, NATOW has grown to be a recognized force in Wisconsin at gatherings, festivals, and events.
Miigwech Nathan for all of your work on behalf of Indian Country!
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Attention Community Members & Local Business Owners! |
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We need your input regarding the use of grant funds! Please consider attending one of the sessions on Tuesday March 22 or Wednesday March 23 to provide your input. |
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Iskigamizigan Camp Set for March 24-26 |
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Iskigamizigan Camp is located to the east of Eagle Bay Rd, a little ways past the turn-off for Point Detour Campground. You can park on Eagle Bay Rd and look for the "Mino Bimaadiziiwin Iskigamizigan" sign on the right-hand side, then walk in to the site.
Thursday will feature tree identification, tapping, and different sap collection techniques. On Friday there will be collecting and boiling of sap, along with Storytelling. Saturday will include demonstrations of how to make zhiiwaagamizigan (maple syrup)! Howah!
Please dress warmly enough to be comfortable outdoors for the entire time you plan to be at the event (there is an outhouse on-site but no public building). Please also bring your own snacks, lunch, water, and camp chair. Snowshoes may be helpful!
For more information, please contact Mino Bimaadiziiwin Tribal Farm at 715-779-3782 ext 4319 or email Farm@redcliff-nsn.gov.
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Gordon, NATOW Represent at Governor's Council on Tourism |
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Vice Chairman Nathan Gordon joined other NATOW and Tribal Leaders at the 2022 Wisconsin Governor's Conference on Tourism in Madison last week.
Gordon serves as Board President for Native American Tourism of Wisconsin and also sits on the Governor's Council on Tourism with other tourism leaders from Wisconsin.
This Conference is an opportunity for tourism leaders to connect and continue to develop economic growth across Wisconsin. Gordon was able to attend a variety of sessions at the Monona Terrace Convention Center in Madison.
"Representing Gaa-Miskwaabikaang and NATOW at the Governor's Conference on Tourism is a great honor," said Gordon. "Advancing tourism and the economic well-being across Indian Country is vital to ensuring our Tribal communities continue to thrive. Chi-Miigwech to WIGCOT 2022 for hosting and providing great tools and information!"
Suzette Brewer, Executive Director for NATOW presented this video at the conference. Howah! Chi-Miigwech to Suzette for her presentation on behalf of our Native nations, and to Lashbro LLC for creating the video.
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Vice-Chairman Gordon with WI Governor Evers |
Representatives from NATOW and Tribal Nations |
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Winter Workshops and Storytelling |
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On Saturday March 12 the Boys and Girls Club - along with help from Legendary Waters Resort and Casino, Ginanda Gikendaasomin (Red Cliff Library), and esteemed Elders from the community near and far - held a winter workshop and storytelling session in the Legendary Waters Event Center.
Ron DePerry told stories involving Asemaa (tobacco), our greatest resource Lake Superior, the ever-changing seasons, and generational trauma through the negative effects of alcohol. Soon after Ron’s guidance, for lunch we were treated to soup, salad, sandwiches, and dessert which all was unbelievably delicious. Once lunch was over, Steve Perry originally from the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians led the group with crafts such as coloring and tying together canoes and making corn husk dolls.
Towards the end of craft time, Carolyn Gouge blessed us with a prayer and smudge while explaining the meaning behind the jingle dress and the reasoning why women young and old dance in that style. She explained to us that the dress was seen first in a dream and that the jingle dress signified the rain, healing, and the caring and powerful nature of Native Women. After Carolyn concluded with her prayer the event had started to wind down and participants began to depart from the phenomenally successful and informative event.
Delight was had by all, and we hope to make the Winter Workshop and Storytelling event an annual occurrence! Miigwech to all who participated and made this event a success!
-Boys & Girls Club Staff
Click HERE to see pictures from the event!
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Tribal Council Meeting Tuesday March 22 |
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The Red Cliff Tribal Council is set to meet on Tuesday March 22 at Legendary Waters.
The Regular Session is scheduled to begin at 4:30 PM. Community members are invited to attend.
Click HERE for the meeting agenda.
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Attention Elders: Appear in GLITC Videos
Travel Stipend offered
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The Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council Aging & Disability Services program will be filming new videos and are seeking Tribal Elders and their families to participate.
Do you know an Elder with family members who are vaccinated and boosted who would be willing to participate in a short video? Please click HERE.
GLITC will be filming in the Red Cliff, St. Croix and Wittenberg communities.
Filming will take no longer than 30 minutes. GLITC is offering a $100 travel stipend for each Elder that participates. All Members of Wisconsin's 11 federally recognized Tribes are invited to participate.
Please direct any questions to Kim Swisher at kim@kimswisher.com or call 715-437-0090.
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Badger Box Food Giveaway March 22 |
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A food box giveaway is scheduled for Tuesday March 22 at the Food Distribution parking lot. The giveaway will begin at 2 PM.
Boxes will contain:
Bacon
Summer Sausage
Eggs
Ground Beef
Onions
Salad Mix
Butter
Milk
Cottage Cheese
Block Cheese
Wild Rice
Chocolate covered cherries
There are approximately 50 boxes available.
Please contact Food Distribution with any questions at 715-779-3740.
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Dates Set for 2022 Elections
Apply by March 31 to serve on the Election Board.
Declare candidacy for Vice Chairperson / Secretary.
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-Apply by March 31 to serve on the Election Board.
-Declare your candidacy for Vice Chairperson / Tribal Council Secretary by April 6.
The 2022 Election is for Vice Chairperson, Secretary, and two At-Large seats.
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Free Ojibwemowin Classes
Three course levels begin the first week of April
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Free weekly Ojibwemowin classes start the first week of April! Registration is now open for the Intro Ojibwe 12 Week Courses.
These classes are free and open to everyone. The classes are hosted by Memegwesi David Sutherland. Memegwesi's teaching style often includes background information and deeper meanings of words. His building-block methods have you making and understanding sentences in no time!
Classes are online via Zoom and Google Classroom. Registration required to attend.
Click HERE to register for Level #1 Intro Ojibwe:
Click HERE to register for Level #2 Intro Ojibwe:
Click HERE to register for Level #3 Intro Ojibwe:
Classes begin on the first full week of April 2022. Class details and descriptions are posted in the flyer.
Please direct any questions to Memegwesi at dsutherland@MAICNET.org. You can also join his Facebook page: Memegwesi's Ojibwe Language Classes.
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Elder Stockbox Giveaway March 31 |
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Red Cliff Food Distribution will have a food box giveaway for elders on Thursday March 31 from 9 AM - 3 PM at the Food Distribution Building.
Eligibility Requirements:
-Must be a Wisconsin resident
-Must be aged 60 years or older
-Must have self-reported income under $1378.00. No proof required.
Please contact Red Cliff Food Distribution with any questions at 715-779-3740.
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Help Our Community, take the HowAreWe Survey
Request for increased participation from men and elders
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Boozhoo Gaa-Miskwaabikaang!
How are you? We want to know!
You can make your voice heard and be a part of making our community better by participating in the HowAreWe online survey about your well-being.
The Tribal Council, Red Cliff Planning Department, and HowAreWe – a non-profit initiative – are launching an important project and we need your help. We would like to know what is great in your life and what could be improved. Your responses are very important.
Taking the short survey offers you an opportunity to share your perspective, completely anonymously, to help Tribal leaders and other organizations serve you better. Your responses will help shape priorities for the future and hopefully lead to efforts that improve everyone’s well-being.
All you need is a phone, tablet or computer and 20 minutes of your time. Your individual responses will remain completely confidential – HowAreWe stores no personal information and never connects your responses to your contact information.
Make an impact today and participate. If you need assistance, please contact
support@howarewe.org.
Attention Red Cliff men and elders! Most respondents so far have been women. We are interested in hearing from ALL Red Cliff Tribal Members. Please consider taking the HowAreWe survey to help our community.
Miigwech!
Chairman Boyd, Red Cliff Tribal Council
Mary Woolsey Schlaefer, HowAreWe Outreach Director
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Get Involved in Protecting Inawemaaganag |
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Reach out to Red Cliff Environmental Justice Specialist with any questions or for more information at 715-779-3615 ext 4315. |
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Affordable Connectivity Program |
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The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.
The Affordable Connectivity Program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.
Who is eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program?
A household is eligible if a member of the household meets at least one of the criteria below:
· Has an income that is at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines; or
· Participates in certain assistance programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance, SSI, WIC, or Lifeline;
· Participates in Tribal specific programs, such as Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance, Tribal TANF, or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations;
· Is approved to receive benefits under the free and reduced-price lunch program or the school breakfast program. Including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision in the 2019-2020, 2020-2021, or 2021-2022 school year;
· Received a Pell Grant during the current award year; or
· Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider’s existing low-income program.
Two Steps to Enroll
1. Go to ACPBenefit.org to apply or print out a mail-in application.
2. Contact your preferred participating provider to select a plan and have the discount applied to your bill.
Some providers may have an alternative application that they will ask you to complete.
Eligible households must both apply for the program and contact a participating provider to select a service plan.
Need Help With the ACP?
If you need to talk with someone about your eligibility or application status, call the ACP Support Center at (877) 384-2575.
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Legendary Pow Wow Set For April |
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Grand Entry times are set for 1 PM and 6 PM on Saturday April 9, followed by a 1 PM grand entry on Sunday. Dance specials will be announced soon!
Leslie Gibbs will serve as Master of Ceremonies. The Arena Director will be George Dick, and Keller Paap will serve as Spiritual Advisor.
Josh Zunker and Gretchen Morris will be featured as Head Dancers and Edward Bressette will be honored as Head Veteran.
Invited drums include Cedar Creek, Always Thundering, Little Thunder, War Thunder, Standing Bear, Ojibwe Park, Black Water, and Bad River.
For vendor information and any other questions, please contact Demetri Morris at 715-779-9463.
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COVID-19 Relief Payments & SSI Eligibility |
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For Tribal Members who are enrolled in SSI programs or receive SSI payments: Any COVID-19 relief direct assistance payments you receive from the Red Cliff Tribal Government do NOT count against your SSI eligibility or your SSI payment.
See images or click HERE for details.
Please contact 715-779-3707 ext 2238 with any questions.
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Are you a tribal member-owned business interested in having your business included in our Business Directory? Click HERE.
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Happy Birthday To Our Members This Week! |
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Beverly Peacock Jaiza Bresette Michael Henning Kasten Topping Brooke Peterson Walter Neil Liam Kannegiesser Amanda Bertrang Reuben Richards Sophie Chavis Brett Fassbender Vivienne Westlund Rory Houle Matthew Deragon Damian Nava Donald Fassbender Liam Griffin Donald Duffy Lawrence Richards Daniel Brown Craig Engstrom Mary Saari Joseph White Bernadine Defoe Patricia Morrin Cory Colvard Kendal Kot Chelsie Meierotto Larry Glassburn Jennifer Rabideaux Angela Krohn Vivian Zigich Tina Sullivan Yvonne Kelly Anthony Anderson Joseph Liberty Tamara Montano Deborah Bear Scott Denardo Angela Owen Bruce Gordon Aimee Schloemer Adam Androsky Taylor Krajnak Derek Harvey Rayne Fleishhacker Nya Sanford Robert Bresette Jeremy Groskreutz Jessica Defoe Zaylia Gordon Gregory Bressette Stuart Munson Alexander Butterfield James Schulte Andrew Schroeder |
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Dillion Krisik Tony Shelley Gavin Beck Braden Brown Madelyn Treado Rachel Reil Paula Bowker Lucille Chingo Jillian Lindberg Jonna Belanger Melvin Erickson Jaimie King Hanna Leight Tristan Hanson Sarah Lambrix Tyler Gudvangen Jessie Atkins Kayden Brannan Cassandra Burdick Calen Lucid James Bonney Leland Estrada Noel Montano Jeffrey Gordon Elizabeth Penhollow Misty Nordin Priscilla Luna Ponce Michelle Gordon Joseph Lehto Charlotte DeRosia Barbara Fosle Deven Gordon Sandra La Grew Shane Basina Thressa Foster Collin Dieck Shaun Gordon-Shelley Rachel Cirigliano Hunter Heruth Eliza Fortunato Katelyn Kreckler Peter Westlund Curran Richards Debbie Reil Daniel Geboy Marcus Boyd Evelyn Fenn Drew Pinkerton Deborah Nystrom Armand Franzen Aaron Carrier Everly Offenstein Thomas Ryan Rachael Henri Kelly Mc Intosh Rose Soulier |
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Blake Bogenholm Majesta Lauzon Elizabeth Gordon-Shelley Melanie Chapel Lyndsey Smith Susan Fonder Samuel Anhalt Chad Ojibway Alilyanna Habermann Ty Doller Lincoln St. Onge Lori Heffernan Addisen Livingston Eric Peterson Jeffrey Carlson Mikayla Topping-Defoe Patricia Hambright Francis Montano Robert Defoe Owen Leask Julie La Grew Kathleen Brown Paizley Gordon Megan Heikkinen Kyle Peterson George Basina Rachel Morrin Joseph Rabideaux Elijah Kot Laneah Hale Katrina Nickelson Sabrina Doche' Hazel Chevalier Shala Topping Angel Pacheco Peter Davey Brady Defoe Toria Dunn Tyler Zabawa Paula Bonney Christina Montes Adalyn Richards Roman Lucero Andrew Defoe Matthew Nelis Colton Tody Travis Aitkin Chloe Piatt Kevin Melville Linda Heruth Teresa Holmes Douglas Anderson Shauneah Gordon Jonathan Peters Cody Gordon Isiah Pecotte |
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Speak with your doctor about Colorectal Cancer |
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National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month reminds us that early detection is key to treating colorectal cancers. The month-long observance shines a spotlight on risk factors, research, and aims to raise awareness.
While early detection and treatments make a difference, there is more that can be done. Knowing the causes and risk factors helps prevent colorectal cancer.
Risk Factors We Control
- Diet – Studies show that diets rich in red and processed meats may contribute to colorectal cancer risks. Also, how we prepare our proteins may increase our risk, too. Grilling, frying, and high-temperature cooking release chemicals that may contribute to colorectal cancer risks. Diets full of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains reduce our risk of colon cancer as well as other health risks.
- Exercise – Sedentary lifestyles and obesity are two more risk factors for colorectal cancer. Once again, physical activity helps to reduce our risk factors for another disease.
- Smoking and heavy alcohol use – Quit the one and limit the other. Ask your physician if you need help with either one.
- Family history – While you can’t control this, you can know it. Report it to your primary care physician so if your family history shows an increased risk for you, she can decide if you need early screening. Knowledge is power.
Take action during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Speak with your doctor about your risk factors and collect your family history. Visit www.cancer.org to learn more about risk factors, early detection, and treatment.
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Tribal Administration and Red Cliff Community Health Center employees wore blue last week to help spread awareness for early recognition of colorectal cancer. |
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Click the image to access the full Behavioral Health March Newsletter |
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Harm Reduction - Keep our Community "SAFE" |
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Saving lives from HIV and Hepatitis C requires aggressive strategies to reach people at high risk. The purpose of the Red Cliff SAFE Program is to help reduce harm from risky behaviors.
The SAFE Program is operated out of the Red Cliff Community Health Center. This program is available to all members of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa as well as surrounding communities. Individuals can access clean syringes, sharps containers, sterile water, antibiotic cream, alcohol wipes, and condoms. By improving access to these materials, we help people who inject heroin, meth, and other drugs to reduce their risk of contracting HIV and Hepatitis C.
In addition, the Red Cliff Community Health Center now offers Narcan. Narcan is for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose. When you come in for our needle exchange, you can request a dose(s) of Narcan at no charge to you.
If you or a loved one are at risk for HIV or Hepatitis C, we will never judge you or your behaviors. You can access the services by simply stopping at the health center reception and asking for the SAFE Program. The services are provided within the health center setting and are completely confidential.
The goal is to expand sites within the next year. The current services are available Monday – Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm except holidays. You can get more information by calling (715) 779-3707.
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NARCAN Training Available |
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Have you been trained and are looking to get a refresher or are you looking to get trained in the use of NARCAN?
It only takes 30 minutes to learn how to save someone from an overdose.
Do you own a business in Red Cliff and want to get trained? A training for you and your employees can be arranged.
If you’re interested in learning more, please contact Justin Hansen at the Noojimo’iwewin Center at 715-779-3707 ext. 2397 or jhansen@redcliffhealth.org
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We're Hiring - Come Join Our Team! |
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Red Cliff Health Division continues to grow and hire. The health staff are committed to serving the community and are a great team to work with!
Please click HERE for more information.
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Click HERE to visit the Red Cliff Community Health Center website.
Click HERE for COVID-19 Updates and Resources.
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Nutrition Education: Reading Labels |
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Reading labels can help you make informed food choices. Packaged foods and drinks—the types that come in cans, boxes, bottles, jars, and bags—have a lot of nutrition and food safety information on their labels or packaging. Look for these things on the food label.
Product Dates
You might see one of three types of product dates on some foods you buy:
· “Sell by” tells how long the manufacturer suggests that a store should sell foods like meat, poultry, eggs, or milk products—buy it before this date.
· “Use by” tells how long the food will be at peak quality—if you buy or use it after that date, some foods might be stale or less tasty.
· “Best if used by” (or “best if used before”) tells how long the food has the best flavor or quality—it does not suggest a date by which the food should be purchased.
Product dates are not safety dates and are not required by federal regulations (except on infant formula). They are added voluntarily by manufacturers.
Ingredient List
This tells you each ingredient in the food product by its common or usual name. Did you know that the ingredients are listed in descending order by weight? That is, the ingredient that weighs the most is listed first, and the ingredient that weighs the least is listed last.
Nutrition Facts Label
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires a Nutrition Facts label on most packaged foods and beverages. At the top of the Nutrition Facts label, you will find the total number of servings in the container and the food or drink’s serving size. The serving size on the label is based on the amount of food that people typically eat at one time and is not a recommendation of how much to eat.
Daily Value
Percent Daily Value (DV) is a reference amount of a nutrient to consume or not to exceed each day. The percent Daily Value (%DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of the food contributes to a total daily diet. Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet, so if you are eating fewer calories and eat a serving of this food, your %DV will be higher than what you see on the label. Some nutrients on the Nutrition Facts label do not have a %DV, so use the number of grams to compare and choose products.
Most Americans exceed the recommended limits for saturated fats, sodium, and added sugars. Compare and choose foods to get less than 100% DV of these nutrients each day.
Many Americans also do not get the recommended amounts of dietary fiber, vitamin D, calcium, and potassium. Eating enough foods that contain these nutrients can reduce the risk of developing some diseases and conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and high blood pressure. Compare and choose foods to aim for 100% DV of these nutrients.
For More Information
Contact Carol Basina
Nutrition Educator
Red Cliff Food Distribution
715-779-3740
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FoodWIse Newsletter - March 2022 |
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FoodWIse Nutrition has released its March 2022 newsletter.
FoodWIse is federally funded statewide by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) and the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). FoodWIse advances healthy eating habits, active lifestyles and healthy community environments for Wisconsin residents with limited incomes through nutrition education at the individual, community and systems levels.
Click HERE to view the full March 2022 FoodWIse newsletter.
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Bayfield School District Updates |
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Find Athletic Schedules and School Events on their Calendar.
You can view the school's news and updates on their website:
You can also find updates on the
Bayfield School District Facebook page.
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Access Scholarship Opportunities |
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Red Cliff Community Members have access to a variety of scholarships.
Click HERE to visit the Education Department's Scholarships page.
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Boys and Girls Club of Gitchigami |
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NAIHC Launches Housing Assistance Resource Hub for Native Homeowners
Website lists tribal and state mortgage, utilities and rental assistance services
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“It’s important for our indigenous people and families to have access to programs that can help make life a little easier during an already challenging time, and the National American Indian Housing Council’s Tribal Housing Assistance Resource Hub offers a centralized location to find tribal housing services,” said Adrian Stevens, NAIHC board chair and executive director of Seneca Housing Authority. “With funding from HAF and ERAP programs, tribes are continuing or expanding their housing assistance services to tribal members living on and off tribal land. For families across Indian Country adjusting to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, these emergency housing assistance programs can be vital to keeping a roof over their heads.”
Congress established the HAF and ERAP in response to the pandemic to help states and tribes alleviate the impacts of COVID-19. The HAF provides a minimum of $50 million for each state and $498 million collectively for tribes or Tribally Designated Housing Entities and the Department of Hawaiian Homelands. At the Resource Hub website, visitors can scroll over a map and click on a state to find a listing of state and tribal HAF and ERAP services as well as all housing services offered by tribal housing programs in that state, such as home loan assistance, homebuyer education, elder and veteran housing and other services.
“NAIHC appreciates our partner, Wells Fargo, for supporting housing assistance programs and offering platforms to share information, resources and opportunities for homeowners across tribal communities,” said Chair Stevens.
Over the past three years, NAIHC, with assistance from Wells Fargo Foundation, has awarded nearly 40 tribes with additional funding to provide maintenance needs for senior-owned homes and offer additional resources to address the impacts of COVID-19. Also, with help from Wells Fargo, NAIHC moved its Leadership Institute training program designed for tribal housing professionals to an online platform while continuing to provide needed technical assistance directly to tribal housing programs. The Housing Assistance Resource Hub is another project that strengthens the collaboration between NAIHC and Wells Fargo.
“Wells Fargo is proud to support the great work of NAIHC in addressing the critical housing challenges facing American Indian, Alaskan Natives and Native Hawaiians over the last several years -- especially in advancing NAIHC’s work in keeping people housed and supporting tribal members in accessing the critical homeowner and rental assistance that is available,” said Eileen Fitzgerald, head of Wells Fargo housing affordability philanthropy.
Visit the NAIHC Tribal Housing Assistance Resource Hub HERE.
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Attention Members Participating in the Emergency Rental Assistance Program |
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Since March 2021, the Red Cliff Emergency Rental Assistance Program has successfully assisted Red Cliff tribal households renting in Bayfield and Ashland Counties, with rent, rental arrears, utilities, utility arrears, and security deposits. ERA was designed to provide temporary relief to allow households impacted by the pandemic to stay in their homes.
Red Cliff's ERA program recently passed a milestone. 90% of available funds have now been paid to landlords and utility companies on behalf of 275 participating households.
Current funding is expected to run out around May 31, 2022. Red Cliff has requested additional funds from the U.S. Treasury to maintain the program through September. However, at this time, the Tribe cannot guarantee any further payments beyond May 31.
Payments are now in process to cover rent, internet, water and sewer through May. Assistance for home energy and electricity for March, April, and May will still be provided when those bills come available. If you anticipate your household will continue to require help, we encourage you to view the enclosed materials describing the Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance Program, Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program, and Affordable Connectivity Program. We are ready to assist you with any documentation that may be required by these programs.
Feel free to contact us at (715) 779-3700 or RCERA@redcliff-nsn.gov with any questions.
We apologize for any inconvenience or confusion.
Sincerely,
ERA Staff
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Homebuyers Wanted,
Pre-Developed Sites Available
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Multiple lease sites (8) in current development will be ready for a home to be placed in 2022. Clearing, utilities, driveway and slab done – giving you a leg up on development!
To choose your site, bring in your pre-approval from a mortgage lender and select your manufactured home! These sites provide a homebuyer with immediate equity as the site development cost is subsidized with grant funding. Act soon to have a new home in 2022!*
For more information and for map review of sites, please contact Liz Boyd, Homebuyer/Homeowner Program Manager at 715-779-3744 ext. 3518 or email eboyd@redcliffhousing.org.
If you haven’t prequalified, we also can assist with getting you matched with a mortgage lender!
Don’t miss out! Own your own home today!
*Please note: lead times for ordering homes can vary; and COVID still does have impact on supply chains, labor and transportation. Home ordering must take place soon in order to have a home delivered & placed in the 2022 year.
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Housing Job Opportunities: |
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Red Cliff Chippewa Housing Authority is currently hiring for multiple Maintenance Assistants.
View position details and application instructions HERE.
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The Red Cliff Chippewa Housing Authority will meet on Wednesday March 16 at Legendary Waters. Click HERE to view the meeting agenda.
The Red Cliff Chippewa Housing Authority Board meets once a month. Click HERE for the entire schedule of 2022 RCCHA Board meetings. Meeting agendas are posted HERE.
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Residential Resource Coordinator
Available For Housing Tenants
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Red Cliff Chippewa Housing Authority tenants now have access to a Residential Resource Coordinator. The coordinator will help tenants get connected with various resources.
This service is available to Housing tenants Monday through Friday at New Hope Building A, at 37580 Pageant Road.
Please call 715-779-3744 extension 3514 with any questions.
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Legendary Waters Resort & Casino |
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News Across Indian Country |
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GLIFWC Releases Ziigwan Edition of Mazina'igan |
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On the cusp of spring, GLIFWC presents the Ziigwan 2022 edition of Mazina’igan: A Chronicle of the Lake Superior Ojibwe. The new volume collects a whirlwind of Ojibwe camps and games, the effort to revive wiigwaasaatig, exploring weather and climate in Anishinaabemowin, and much more.
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Bad River Ojibwemowin Program
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Red Cliff Tribal Administration Office
88455 Pike Road
Bayfield, Wi. 54814
715-779-3700
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