Miisaninawiind September 27-October 3, 2021
Waatebagaa-giizis (Leaves Turning 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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Red Cliff, Ojibwe Tribes Sue the State
for Treaty Violations Over Wolf Hunt
Six Ojibwe tribes challenge the planned November hunt
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Six tribes filed a lawsuit last week in the Western District of Wisconsin against the state for its planned November wolf hunt claiming the proposed hunt violates the tribes’ treaty rights. Wisconsin’s Natural Resource Board approved a quota of 300 wolves for the upcoming November hunt, more than double the quota of 130 proposed by the Department of Natural Resources – a recommendation that is also considered by experts to be too high and not supported by scientific data and analysis.
This November proposal follows a disastrous February hunt. The Ojibwe tribes asserted a treaty-protected right to half of the wolves in ceded territory in Wisconsin in order to protect those wolves from Wisconsin’s rushed and ill-advised hunt. Nevertheless, in just three days, hunters using packs of dogs, snares, and leg-hold traps killed 218 wolves, exceeding both the state and tribal quotas, and killing up to a third of the state's population.
Earthjustice represents the tribal nations Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, the Sokaogon Chippewa Community, and St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin.
The Ojibwe word for “wolf” is Ma’iingan, and the word to describe the people of the Great Lakes region connected to this culture is Anishinaabe.
The following are statements from representatives of the tribal nations and Earthjustice:
“In our treaty rights, we’re supposed to share with the state 50-50 in our resources and we’re feeling that we’re not getting our due diligence because of the slaughter of wolves in February,” said John Johnson, Sr., President of Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. “The out of state hunters are petitioning the courts just so they can hunt, not to protect the resources. The Ojibwe are accountable for everything when we hunt, fish, and gather any resources. The state goes off estimates. Last year they shot 480 more black bears than they should have, and they said it will work itself out in a five year time period. This is a pattern they established. We’re looking out for the next seven generations of our children. When we know it’s wrong to hunt, we don’t harvest. We step back and assess the damage. We take care of our community in a good way as others should. Miigwech (thank you).”
“Ma’iingan is telling us to put into practice the art of listening. We believe there’s a reason why things happen,” said Marvin Defoe, Red Cliff Tribe’s representative on the Voigt Inter-Tribal Task Force. “That listening is part of what’s going on with the world. To the Anishinaabe, the Ma’iingan are our brothers. The legends and stories tell us as brothers we walk hand in hand together. What happens to the Ma’iingan happens to humanity.”
“The Ojibwe understand that a healthy wolf population is critical to a healthy ecosystem. The bands have asserted their treaty-protected rights to their share of the wolves to ensure that a healthy wolf population is protected in Wisconsin.” said Gussie Lord, Earthjustice Managing Attorney of Tribal Partnerships. “The state trampled the tribes’ rights, and we are in court today to try to make sure it doesn’t happen again.”
This new lawsuit accompanies an existing challenge by EarthJustice to the Trump administration’s decision to remove wolves from the Endangered Species Act. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service made its decision against the advice of scientists who say wolves are still functionally extinct in the vast majority of the places they once inhabited and need continued federal protections in order to survive and recover.
On Sept. 14, 2021, groups representing nearly 200 tribes signed a letterto Department of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland demanding the restoration of Endangered Species protections to wolves nationwide.
Traditional ecological knowledge and western science both show us that wolves have a legitimate and important ecological role on the landscape. Scientists and the general public have joined the tribes in moving beyond the historical myths that have driven wolf persecution in Wisconsin. The tribes assert that some members of the Wisconsin Natural Resource Board cling to a false narrative that not only weakens the health of ecosystems, but ignores the tribe’s treaty reserved rights.
Additional resources:
Please direct any questions to EarthJustice at 347-527-6397 or via email to mcaldwell@earthjustice.org.
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Mooningwanekaaning Treaty Day Events |
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Several events are scheduled to honor Treaty Day - a recognition of the 1854 Treaty of LaPointe that guaranteed our peoples' rights to continue hunting, fishing, and gathering.
Treaty Day events also serve as a reminder of the Sandy Lake Tragedy and how Anishinaabe have been forced to continuously stand up for our rights.
Thursday September 30
10 AM at Memorial Park on Mooningwanekaaning (Madeline Island).
Feast - Chief Buffalo's Pipe.
Bring your own chairs and bag lunch.
Ferry tickets available at Tribal Administration Building on September 28.
Saturday October 2
Treaty Days in La Pointe, Mooningwanekaaning (Madeline Island).
Sponsored by Honor the Earth and Akiing 8th Fire
Events starting at La Pointe Pavilion Ball Field
Ferry tickets available at Tribal Administration Building on September 28.
Pull Treaty Fishing Nets
Drum Making Demonstration: 11 AM - 5 PM
Wild Rice Processing Demonstrations: 11 AM - 5 PM
Processing Fish Demonstrations: 11 AM - 5 PM
Finger Belt Weaving Demonstration: 11 AM - 5 PM
Beadwork Vendors: 11 AM - 5 PM
Art and Craft Vendors: 11 AM - 5 PM
Music and Entertainment: 12 - 5 PM
Gichi-Gami Property Cabin Tours: 1-2 & 3 PM
Line #3 and Line #5 Healing Paddle
Big Bay Town Park Lagoon: 12-3 M
Lacrosse and Double Ball Exhibitions
Pavilion Ball Field - Open Invitational 3-5 PM
Indigenous and Local Foods Feast
La Pointe Pavilion 5 PM
Community Potluck additions welcome
Ferry boat tickets will be available to tribal members on September 28 - first come first serve at the Tribal Administration Building.
Click HERE for all details on Saturday's events.
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Printed Version of Weekly
Miisaninawiind Now Available
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Boozhoo Miskwaabikaang! In addition to the weekly E-newsletter, you now have access to a printed Miisaninawiind each week! You can find the printed Miisaninawiind at most tribal buildings, including:
-Administration Building
-Legendary Waters Resort & Casino
-Buffalo Bay Gas Station
-Family & Human Services
-Elderly Feeding (Also included in Elder's home-delivered meals!)
-Ginanda Gikendaasomin Library
-Tribal Historic Preservation Office at the Cultural Grounds
-Red Cliff Community Health Center
-Red Cliff Chippewa Housing Authority
-Food Distribution
-LCOOC Outreach
-Red Cliff Fish Company
-Peterson's Foods
& More!
The plan is to eventually offer individual subscriptions if you wish to have this mailed directly to your home address! In the meantime, you can pick up at the locations listed above. You also still have access to the E-newsletter each week!
Just like the E-newsletter, the printed version contains news, resources, and events designed for the Red Cliff community. Do you have photos, news, or information you'd like to share to be included in the Miisaninawiind? Email submissions to communications@redcliff-nsn.gov.
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Video: Wildlife On The Trail |
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Various wildlife in Miskwaabikaang from July - September 2021. |
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Anishinaabe Tradition:
Bear Island Flint Mandaamin
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Mino Bimaadiziiwin Gitigaanin - Return to the Good Life Red Cliff Tribal Farm - harvested its Bear Island Flint corn last week!
This variety of mandaamin (corn) has been grown by the Anishinaabe for a long, long time!
The Farm carries on the tradition in their Niswi Omisenya Gitigaan (Three Sisters garden) where they also grow okosimaan (squash) and mashkodesiminag (beans).
Howa!
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Take a Moment - Reach Out
Suicide Prevention resources available for veterans, all
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Suicide prevention resources are available for Veterans and non-Veterans.
Veterans have been trained to carry the heavy stuff, but they don't have to go through it alone. If you're struggling, take a moment and reach out.
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, contact the Veterans Crisis Line to receive free, confidential support and crisis intervention available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1. You can also text 838255, or chat online at https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat
Not a Veteran? Worried about someone who is not a Veteran? Red Cliff offers various behavioral health and crisis services. Call 715-779-3741 to get started.
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Community Submission:
Breaking Down Gaa-Miskwaabikaang
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Submitted by Damon Gezhiibideg Panek
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In the GLIFWC atlas they have “Gaa-miskwaabikaang” listed for Red Cliff. Around here people just say “Miskwaabikaang” and that works, but it is grammatically a little off.
As I’m sure you know, “miskwaa” is a verb that means “it is red." However, because it’s a verb it needs to be changed into a noun to become a place name. Grammatically that is accomplished by adding the “Gaa-“ to the front of it and “ng” to the end. Dropping the “Gaa-“ at the beginning is ok to do because you have the “-ng” at the end, but the hardcore linguists would frown a bit.
I was then wondering where the “bikaa” comes from and I think I figured it out. “Aazhibik” is the noun word we use for a rock cliff. It seems like they just took the “bik” part from that word, maybe to keep it short and simple. That then blends into the next word, “kaa” which means that there is a lot of something. And then added the “ng” to make it the locative.
So the literal translation of Gaa-miskwaabikaang would be: the place where there is an abundance of red rock cliffs. Pretty cool!
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Miigwech to Damon for sharing!
If you have any photos, news, or information you'd like to share in the Miisaninawiind, please email your submissions to communications@redcliff-nsn.gov.
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Community Photo Submission:
"Welcoming Autumn"
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Submitted by Jim Peacock
Follow @peacocknproud on Instagram to see more photos from Jim.
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Proposed Changes to Code of Laws Chapter 7 |
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The Red Cliff Fisheries Department has proposed changes to Chapter 7 of the Red Cliff Code of Laws. Changes include edits to Section 7.1 Definitions and the addition of Section 7.21 Cisco Quota.
Public comment on this proposal is encouraged. Please drop your comments at the Tribal Administration Building or forward them directly to the Tribal Council. This proposal will be voted upon on Tuesday October 19 at the regular Tribal Council meeting.
Click HERE to view the proposed changes.
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Business Development Corporation
Seeking Accountant
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The Red Cliff Business Development Corporation is seeking an accountant that will be responsible for all financial operations and reporting for the BDC. Applications are due by October 8, 2021.
Click HERE to view the entire job posting and description.
Click HERE to apply online.
The Red Cliff Business Development Corporation (BDC) serves to seek out opportunities for creating revenue for the Tribe’s general fund; create employment opportunities for the tribal community and utilizing local, regional, statewide, and national strategic relationships in accomplishing all objectives to the fullest potential. The BDC governing body is a seven (7) member board of directors, with majority being of Red Cliff tribal membership and one ex-officio position held by the Red Cliff Tribal Council Treasurer role.
Indian preference will be applied in the case of equally qualified applicants, but all qualified applicants will be considered.
Please direct any questions to Vickie Ackley, BDC Executive Director at vickie.ackley@redcliffbdc.com.
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Bishop Lane Loop to be renamed,
community suggestions are requested
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Bishop Lane Loop will be formally renamed to avoid confusion and differentiate between Bishop Lane. Comments and name suggestions will be accepted until September 30, 2021.
Comments and suggestions can be emailed to jeff.benton@redcliff-nsn.gov or sent via mail to:
Red Cliff Tribe
88455 Pike Rd
Bayfield, WI 54814
C/O Transportation Department
The purpose of this name change is to minimize confusion and differentiate between Bishop Lane and Bishop Lane Loop for enhanced services to residents along both routes. This includes emergency services, public utilities, and mail delivery. All comments received will be placed on file and made part of the record.
In an effort revitalize Ojibwemowin, all suggested route names must be submitted in both Ojibwemowin and English spelling.
Click HERE to view the full public notice along with a map of Bishop Lane and Bishop Lane Loop.
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Are you a tribal member-owned business interested in having your business included in our Business Directory? Click HERE.
Tribal Members and non-tribal members planning to do business within the boundaries of the Red Cliff Reservation are reminded to please submit a Business Permit Application. Completed permit applications should be sent to the Red Cliff Legal Department, 88455 Pike Rd, Bayfield, WI 54814.
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Board and Committee Openings |
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The Tribal Council is seeking individuals to serve on the following committees, boards, and commissions:
Cemetery Committee - 5 members
Family Human Services Advisory Committee - 2 members
Membership Committee - 1 member
Health Board - 2 members
Housing Board - 2 members
Fishing Committee - 5 members, 2 alternates
If you are interested in serving on any of the committees, please pick up and drop off an application at the front desk of the Tribal Administration Building. You can also access a committee application at this link.
If you have any questions please call 715-779-3700.
Applications are due September 30, 2021.
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Community Members Needed for
Newly Created Cemetery Committee
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In accordance with the recently approved Burial Ordinance (Chapter 29 in the Red Cliff Code of Laws), the Tribal Historic Preservation Office is seeking community members to serve on a Cemetery Committee.
The Cemetery Committee will consist of five members appointed by the Red Cliff Tribal Council.. The term of office for committee members will be staggered with three members serving two-year terms, and two members serving three-year terms.
The Cemetery Committee may develop its own Ad Hoc Sub-Committee(s) for short term purposes to carry out the objectives and functions of the Committee.
If you are interested in serving on the Cemetery Committee, please pick up and drop off an application at the front desk of the Tribal Administration Building. You can also access a committee application online.
Please direct any questions to the Tribal Historic Preservation Office at 715-779-3761.
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Emergency Rental Assistance Available For
Tribal Members in Ashland and Bayfield County
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The Emergency Rental Assistance Program is still offering help and is accepting applications. This program is open to Red Cliff Tribal Members who rent housing in either Ashland County or Bayfield County.
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program can pay up to 12 months of rent and utilities for qualifying households. It is NOT required that applicants live in tribal housing or have past due bills.
Contact 715-779-3700 ext 4208 or ext 4209 with any questions.
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September: Gynecologic Cancer Awareness |
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Women should start pap smear screenings at age 21. Between the ages of 21-29, women whose pap smears are normal only need to repeat testing every three years. At age 30 and over women should have testing for the human papillomavirus (HPV) with their Pap smear. Between the ages of 30-65, women whose pap smears and HPV screening are normal only need to repeat testing every five years.
What is a PAP smear?
A pap smear is a procedure in which a small brush or spatula is used to gently remove cells from the cervix so they can be checked under a microscope for cervical cancer or cell changes that may lead to cervical cancer.
What is HPV?
HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). There are many different types of HPV. Some types of HPV can cause health problems including genital warts and cancers.
If you are due for a pap smear and/or HPV screening and feel you cannot receive one due to lack of health insurance, you may be eligible for the Wisconsin Well Woman Program:
Wisconsin Well Woman Program (WWWP) provides preventive health screening services to women with little or no health insurance coverage.
Well Woman pays for mammograms, Pap tests, cervical cancer screenings, multiple sclerosis testing for high-risk women, and certain other health screenings.
Covered services are available from participating health care providers at no cost to Well Woman clients.
There is no premium, co-payment, or deductible for the Well Woman Program.
You are eligible if:
· You are a woman aged 45 through 64
· Your income is within the programs guidelines
· You do not have health insurance, or the insurance you have doesn’t cover routine check-ups and screening, or you are unable to pay the deductible or co-payment.
Please call the Red Cliff Community Health Center to schedule your pap 715-779-3707.
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Elder Resources: Mental Health & Wellness |
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Specialized mental health and wellness services for Tribal Elders are available through the Red Cliff Community Health Center.
RCCHC therapists strive to provide a safe, private, and open environment, and guarantee treating you with the utmost respect and care.
Individual, family, and group services are available.
Some signs that you may need help:
+ Everything you feel is intense.
+ You've suffered a trauma and can't stop thinking about it.
+ You are feeling sick all the time (nauseous, body aches, fatigue).
+ You're using substances to cope.
+ You're getting bad feedback at work or friends and family have told you they are worried.
+ You feel disconnected from previously beloved activities.
+ Your relationships are strained.
+ Unable to think clearly or manage emotions.
Contact the Red Cliff Community Health Center to get started:
715-779-3707 // 715-779-3741
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Virtual Recovery Meetings |
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There are various AA / NA / Alanon group meetings offered around the Chequamegon Bay area.
Click HERE to access the different meeting links and 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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FoodWIse Newsletter - September 2021 |
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FoodWIse Nutrition has released its September 2021 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 September 2021 FoodWIse newsletter.
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Bayfield School District Updates |
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Bayfield School Board Meeting Monday September 20 @ 6:00 PM
Click HERE for access and details.
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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The Red Cliff Chippewa Housing Authority offices will be closed on Wednesday September 29 for an employee in-service day.
Offices will also be closed Thursday September 30 in observance of Treaty Day.
Please plan accordingly.
Treaty Day is a recognition of the 1854 Treaty of LaPointe that guaranteed our peoples' rights to continue hunting, fishing, and gathering.
Treaty Day events also serve as a reminder of the Sandy Lake Tragedy and how Anishinaabe have been forced to continuously stand up for our rights.
Contact RCCHA with any questions at 715-779-3744.
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Job Opportunity: Construction Project Manager |
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Red Cliff Chippewa Housing Authority is seeking a Construction Project Manager to work within the homeowner private home repair and rehabilitation programs. The Construction Project Manager will plan, organize, and direct project work including conducting inspections, preparing scopes of work and cost estimates, and preparing documents associated with project management. Incumbent will coordinate contractor work schedules, inspect and monitor the work of outside contractors.
Click HERE to view the full job description and to apply.
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Aged Appliance Replacement Program |
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The program is designed to serve Red Cliff Tribal Elders in replacing major appliances, such as stoves, refrigerators, hot water heaters, and furnaces. Eligible applicant households can receive up to $1,100 towards new appliances. The assistance will be paid directly to the vendor for any appliances.
Click HERE to access an application.
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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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New Madeline Island Ferry Schedule |
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Call 715-747-2051 ahead of time for any Madeline Island Ferry schedule changes. |
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Red Cliff Tribal Administration Office
88455 Pike Road
Bayfield, Wi. 54814
715-779-3700
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