Miisaninawiind August 23-29, 2021
Manoominike-giizis (Ricing 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 Receives Allocation of ARPA Funds
All Tribal Members will receive direct relief payment
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The Red Cliff Band has been awarded a second payment from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in the amount of $6,611,327. This funding, along with the first allocation of $36,799,653 will be used to respond to our community’s needs related to the health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic – including direct relief payments to all Tribal Members. Details will be released soon regarding applying for the relief payments.
Tribal Council is continuing to review feedback from the community to decide how the funds can be best allocated to positively impact Miskwaabekong now, and for the future generations.
“This funding will provide tremendous assistance to Miskwaabekong and our membership,” said Red Cliff Chairman Christopher Boyd. “We are grateful to receive this boost that will help us as we continue to work through and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Details and an application process regarding direct relief payments to all Tribal Members will be announced soon in the coming weeks. Again, these payments are for all Red Cliff Tribal Members.
The ARPA funds are intended to help states, counties, cities, and tribal governments cover increased expenditures, replenish lost revenue, and mitigate economic harm from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tribal Members can learn more about ARPA funding online at www.redcliff-nsn.gov/ARP.
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Boys & Girls Club Serves ~2,000 Meals
Walmart Foundation Food Grant coming to an end
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The Red Cliff Boys and Girls Club has served over 1,740 meals with funds from a $12K Walmart Foundation Food Grant received in November 2020. The Club is expecting to have served over 2,000 meals by the end of August. The Club also helped provide meals to other Tribal programs and activities in order to reach more youth.
Funds from this grant also covered the following: Family Spearing Night, ICW’s Nenandawi'iweg / Scouts Trip, Red Cliff Language Camp, and food that was supposed to go to Wolf Camp. Since Wolf Camp was cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns the food for Wolf Camp was made for the regular lunches that are provided by the Red Cliff Food Distribution program.
The Boys & Girls Club is very grateful to Walmart Foundation for allowing us to have these funds! These funds are coming to an end by the end of the month, but they will continue to provide meals to youth that attend the Club and Club Trips. The Club would also like to thank Red Cliff Food Distribution, Red Cliff Tribal Council, Red Cliff Family & Human Services, and others for all the help and support with this fund.
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Red Cliff Submits Brief to Bayfield County Regarding Proposed Water Bottling Project |
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The Red Cliff Band has submitted a brief to the Bayfield County Board of Adjustment with comments regarding Kristle KLR's appeal of the denied conditional use permit.
The Bayfield County Board of Adjustment will host a public hearing and meeting on Thursday August 26, 2021 at 9:00 AM in the County Board Room of the Bayfield County Courthouse in Washburn. The public is invited to attend the hearing to provide comments. Written comments will also be accepted and should be sent by August 25 via email to zoning@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov.
On April 15, 2021 the Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Committee denied Kristle KLR's application for a conditional use permit. Kristle KLR appealed the decision, leading to the upcoming August 26 public hearing and meeting where the Board of Adjustment will address the appeal.
The Red Cliff Band urges the Bayfield County Board of Adjustment to uphold the Zoning Committee's decision to deny this incomplete application due to a lack of information within the application and a lack of environmental impact analysis.
The Red Cliff Band remains committed to protecting nibi (water), aki (land), and air of our current and ancestral homelands for our people and the generations to come. Preserving the environment means preserving our treaty rights and our traditional life ways.
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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 should be mailed 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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Learn about homeownership and lending opportunities - Wednesday August 25 |
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Wisconsin Native Loan Fund and Red Cliff Chippewa Housing Authority are hosting an informational session on Wednesday August 25 from 12:00-4:30 PM at the Red Cliff Housing Authority offices located at 37645 New Housing Rd.
You can learn about lending options with Wisconsin Native Loan Fund along with available resources to restore and build your credit.
You will learn about some of the available homes and the down payment assistant program through Red Cliff Housing Authority.
It is suggested that you make an appointment by contacting Elizabeth Boyd at eboyd@redcliffhousing.org // 715-779-3744.
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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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Community Members Needed
to Serve on Committees
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The Tribal Council is seeking individuals to serve on the following committees, boards, and commissions:
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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Free Garden Beds From Native Connections
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The garden beds are available first come first serve with preference for ages up to 25. Two bags of topsoil will also be included, along with one bag of peat moss and two bags of compost manure per bed.
These items can be picked up at the Tribal Historic Preservation Office located at the Red Cliff Cultural Grounds. Items will be available until August 31 or until gone.
Native Connections helps Native American communities identify and address the behavioral health needs of Native youth with an emphasis on suicide prevention and AODA misuse reduction among youth 0-24 years of age and their families. The program mainly supports and collaborates with other programs to provide preventative activities and encourage collaboration between agencies.
The program supports:
- Reducing suicidal behavior and substance use among Native youth up to age 24
- Easing the impacts of substance use, mental illness, and trauma in tribal communities
- Supporting youth as they transition into adulthood
Please contact Mark Gokee or Mark King with any questions:
mgokee@redcliffhealth.org
715-292-3361
mking@redcliffhealth.org
715-292-1599
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Red Cliff PD Hires New Officer,
Reminder regarding accidental 911 calls
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The Red Cliff Tribal Police Department has hired a new Police Officer, Pao fue Moua. We are very excited to have him as part of our team!
Since the first of the year, the Red Cliff Tribal Police Department has handled several 911 hang-ups or misdials.
For 911 hang-up calls (no voice contact is had with the dispatcher), a police officer is generally assigned to check the area of the call if it is able to be located by the phone’s GPS or from prior police records with the number.
Misdial calls refer to a person acknowledging the call was a mistake by speaking with the dispatcher. These calls may result in an officer being sent, depending on the circumstances. All of these calls are preventable and result in emergency service personnel time spent.
A growing number of these calls, particularly misdialed calls, are from smartwatches and other smart tech.
We love hearing from all of you, but please take a moment to learn how your mobile device may be locked to prevent accidental emergency calls so we can better respond and serve you! If you happen to call by mistake, please stay on the line so we can verify you are okay.
Miigwech and stay safe!
Red Cliff Police Department
715-779-3733
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After Hour Listening Sessions
with Chairman Boyd and Vice-Chairman Gordon
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Tribal Administration will be offering After Hour Listening Sessions from 5:00-7:00 PM every other Wednesday beginning September 1.
Community members are invited to share issues and ideas in a private setting with Chairman Boyd and Vice-Chairman Gordon. Individuals can schedule 15-minute intervals. Walk-ins will also be accommodated.
Please sign up by calling 715-779-3700 ext 4227 or email:
jean.gordon@redcliff-nsn.gov
melissa.topping@redcliff-nsn.gov
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Education Department Seeking Video Artist |
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This opportunity is open to all ages. Work will be completed remotely or at the Education Department as needed.
This video artist position is sponsored by a SAMHSA Opioid Grant and the video artist's work will benefit Native American families.
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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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Bad River Pow Wow Cancelled |
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Vaccine Clinic Tuesday August 24 |
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There will be a walk in COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Tuesday August 24 at Legendary Waters Casino Event Center from 12:00-6:00 PM.
No appointments are needed. Vaccines are available for ages 12 and older. Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be available.
If you have any questions please call Heidi Bresette at 715-779-3707 extension 2261.
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CDC Recommendations on Additional COVID-19 Vaccine |
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The CDC is recommending that moderately to severely immunocompromised people receive an additional dose of covid-19 vaccine.
This includes people who have:
- Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood.
- Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system.
- Received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system.
- Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome).
- Advanced or untreated HIV infection.
- Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress your immune response.
People should talk to their healthcare provider about their medical condition, and whether getting an additional dose is appropriate for them. The Red Cliff Health Center has begun identifying its patients that fit the above criteria to offer the additional dose.
Booster vaccines are not yet approved for the general public. We will notify the community if the recommendation changes.
If you have any questions, please call
Liza Yoshikane, RN at (715)779-3707 extension 2341
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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 - August 2021 |
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FoodWIse Nutrition has released its August 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 August 2021 FoodWIse newsletter.
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Bayfield School District Updates |
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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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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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VA processing disability claims for certain conditions related to particulate matter |
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VA is now processing disability claims for asthma, rhinitis and sinusitis on a presumptive basis based on particulate matter exposures during military service in Southwest Asia and certain other areas – if these conditions manifested within 10 years of a qualifying period of military service.
This will expand benefits for Veterans who served in:
- Afghanistan, Djibouti, Syria, and Uzbekistan during the Persian Gulf War, from September 19, 2001, to the present, or
- The Southwest Asia theater of operations from August 2, 1990, to the present
If you have a pending claim for one or more of these conditions, you don’t need to do anything. We’ll send you a decision notice when we complete our review.
To apply for benefits, Veterans and survivors may visit VA.gov or call toll-free at 800-827-1000.
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Red Cliff Tribal Administration Office
88455 Pike Road
Bayfield, Wi. 54814
715-779-3700
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