Miisaninawiind February 21-27, 2022
Namebini-Giizis (Suckerfish 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.
If you have photos, news or information you'd like to share, please email submissions to communications@redcliff-nsn.gov.
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Legendary Waters will be closed Tuesday, and is scheduled to reopen at 8 AM on Wednesday February 23.
Buffalo Bay Store is scheduled to open at 10 AM Tuesday February 22.
Bayfield School will be closed Tuesday.
Please check any other specific business website or social media for potential weather closures.
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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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Biboon Gabeshiwin Set for Thursday-Sunday |
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Biboon Gabeshiwin (Winter Camp) is set for Namebini Giizis (February) 24-27 at the Red Cliff Campgrounds! In-person and virtual events will be offered. Click each image below to enlarge the flyer and access links for virtual event registrations.
Please contact the Tribal Historic Preservation Office with any questions at 715-779-3761 or 715-779-3766.
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Council Meeting February 24 |
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The Red Cliff Tribal Council is set to meet this Thursday February 24 at the Red Cliff Community Health Center.
The Regular Session is scheduled to begin at 4:30 PM. Community Members are invited to attend.
Click HERE to view the meeting agenda.
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Spring Spearing Meeting Set For March 1 |
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The Red Cliff Wardens will be hosting a meeting on Tuesday March 1 at 5 PM for anyone interested in spring spearing.
The meeting will be at the Tribal Historic Preservation Office located at 36750 State Hwy 13 in Red Cliff, and will also be available virtually.
Click HERE to register to attend virtually.
Please contact the Red Cliff Wardens with any questions at 715-779-3732.
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Elder Stockbox Giveaway Monday February 28 |
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An Elder Stockbox Giveaway is scheduled for Monday February 28 from 9 AM - 3 PM at the Red Cliff Food Distribution Building.
This giveaway is open to Wisconsin residents aged 60+ with a self-reported income under $1378 -- no proof required.
The boxes will contain non-perishable items. There will also be a limited supply of smoked fish provided by the Red Cliff Fish Company. Miigwech RC Fish Co!
Please call 715-779-3706 with any questions.
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Get Involved in Protecting Inawemaaganag |
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Click HERE to view the entire Line 5 draft Environmental Impact Statement Fact Sheet. Learn more and get involved in the protection of our inawemaaganag.
Written comments to the DNR are accepted through March 4, 2022 and can be emailed to DNROEEACOMMENTS@WI.GOV.
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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Zhawenimikaang Child Care Workers Needed
Assistance and free classes provided for certifications
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The new Zhawenimikaang (Place of Unconditional Love) Child Care Center in Red Cliff, WI is looking for individuals to help care for some of our youngest community members. The center will provide care for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years. Days and hours of operation will be dependent on how many staff we have. We are offering on the job training to anyone who is interested in becoming part of our team. The following are requirements for anyone wanting to be a teacher.
Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care—15 hour
Introduction to the Child Care Profession—40 hour
Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher—40 hour
All of these courses can be completed by mail. The center will cover the cost of the class and the hours it will take to complete the courses (based on the hours above).
Teachers must also have 320 hours as an assistant teacher in a licensed classroom. The center will also cover the cost of obtaining needed classroom hours by utilizing the Red Cliff Early Childhood Center classrooms as a training opportunity.
All positions offer full benefits including; health and dental benefits, retirement, paid holidays and a substantial leave package.
For more information, please go to redcliff-nsn.gov or call Jenn Leask at 715-779-5030 ext. 2561.
We look forward to adding some phenomenal members to our team!
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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.
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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Happy Birthday To Our Members This Week! |
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Emily Francis
Zachary Becker
Dalton Gautsch
Douglas Richards
Jasmine Kelly
Emily Gustafson
Jeffrey Barningham
Justin Kimball
Carmen Babineau Benjamin Nynas
Autumn Charette
Matthew Gauthier
Grayson Yourell
Anthony Mason
Evan Long
Jerod Falcon
Joseph Pascale
Judith Mc Burnie
Daniel Cadotte
Patrick Pember
Michael Roberts
Nicholas Kerswill
Hendrix Jervis
Joshua Lehto
John Peterson
Augustus Kaczorowki Alveria Rama
Christine La Grew
Dylan Harter
Colton Damme
Victor Manzo
Gordon Pember
Delbert Gordon
Judith Gitlewski
Richard Gary
Samuel Eckard
Daryl Ziebell
Lee Crowe
Michael Griswold
Shayla Houle
Becky Mell-Parkkonen Vennessa Gordon
William Basina
Robert Buffalo
Annette Barningham Raymond Bresette
Emily Hosner
Silas Crozier
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Nicole Menard
Emilie Newago
Elayna Avila
Steven Rabideaux
Hunter Joyce-Nemmers Karen Tucci
Maycee Bressler
Rebecca Kanouff
Sophia Colon
Korin Schmitz
Tamaroa Gokee
Tosh Schloemer
Stephen Gordon
Susan Glass
Ryan McBurnie
Daniel Meyer
Lori White
Tyrion Cadman
Nicole Goeke
Tegan Whaples
Nathan Krause
Ethan Patterson
Nicole Krause
Ricky House
Ramona Carrier
Samantha Cadotte
Gracie Curtin
Lukas Paulson
Colleen Fassbender
Jese Lawler
Jessica Soulier
Michael Denryter
Scott Defoe
Kristopher Bresette
Lisa Morrisseau
Bryan Gary
Naomi Bressler
Paul Everett
Brianna Meyers
Emily Kopnick
Leslie Croschere
Judy Khan
Taylor Hanson
Bellah Straub
Gael Barnhardt
Violet Sayers
Carol Moore
Ashley Espinoza
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Joslyn Beaulieu-Newago Zachary La Grew
John Galazen
Daniel McCann
Julie Newago
Kathryn Foster
Diana Newago
Caleb Livingston
Braedon Butterfield Mercedez Hernandez Lydia Chevalier
Edward Gordon
Jacki Wachsmuth
Darren Hanson
Kenneth Lynch
Patricia Mell
Dean Hanninen
Danielle Hurley
Erick Wightman
Elizabeth Case
Joshua Packard
Heather Paffel
Adam Barningham
Kelly Richards
Madalyn Duncan
James Dailey
Ethan Boyd
Ashley Barningham
Chloe Goodlet-Newago Theresa West
Joseph Vaughn
Terry Gautsch
Aiden Abbott
Joe Kane
Jayna Kivi
Michael Quam
Nicole Lauzon
Caitlin Olby
Patrick Defoe
Richard DePerry
Elissa Jelinek
Edward Rabideaux
Ruby Gordon
Chad Dunderman
Mathew Howe
Jeff Reed
Carson Curtin
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Order Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests |
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Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free and will ship within 7-12 days.
What at-home tests do
The at-home COVID-19 tests look for antigens, or proteins, of the coronavirus and return results usually within minutes.
If you are a Red Cliff Elder and need assistance, please call the Health Center (715)779-3707—Amaris ext. 2307 or Nancy ext. 2281.
If you are experiencing symptoms, please schedule a covid-19 test right away at (715)779-3707.
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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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Teen Dating Violence Prevention Month |
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Warning Signs of Abuse
Dating abuse is a pattern of coercive, intimidating, or manipulative behaviors used to exert power and control over a partner. While we define dating violence as a pattern, that doesn’t mean the first instance of abuse isn’t also dating violence; we simply recognize that dating violence tends to involve a series of abusive behaviors over a course of time.
What to Look For & More
Relationships exist on a spectrum and it can sometimes be hard to tell when a behavior goes from healthy to unhealthy (or even abusive). Typical warning signs of abuse from your partner include:
Checking your phone, email, or social media accounts without your permission.
Putting you down frequently, especially in front of others.
Isolating you from friends or family (physically, financially, or emotionally).
Extreme jealousy or insecurity.
Explosive outbursts, temper, or mood swings.
Any form of physical harm.
Possessiveness or controlling behavior.
Pressuring you or forcing you to have sex.
Relationship abuse is all about power and control. While you may be unwilling or unable to leave your relationship right now, it’s important to remember that abusive partners are unlikely to change their behavior.
Your first priority should always be your personal safety and your safety in the future. Please call the Red Cliff Family Violence Prevention Program at 715-779-3706 to speak to an Advocate if you have concerns about your dating relationship or that of a close friend.
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FoodWIse Newsletter - February 2022 |
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FoodWIse Nutrition has released its February 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 February 2022 FoodWIse newsletter.
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Bayfield School District Updates |
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Bayfield School CLOSED Tuesday February 22 due to inclement weather.
Stay safe everyone!
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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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Garbage Pickup Thursday This Week |
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Boozhoo RCCHA Tenants == garbage pickup this week will be Thursday February 24 due to the snowstorm.
Miigwech and stay safe!
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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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RCCHA Board Meetings Schedule |
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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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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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Business Assistant
Assistant Operations Manager
Laborers (2 positions)
View position descriptions and apply HERE.
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Mino Bimaadiziiwin Gitigaanin farm eggs for sale! |
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Red Cliff Fish Company also sells eggs from Mino Bimaadiziiwin Gitigaanin - Red Cliff's tribal farm! |
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Legendary Waters Resort & Casino |
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News Across Indian Country |
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GLIFWC presents its quarterly newspaper Mazina’igan. The Biboon 2021-22 edition is packed with features, Ojibwemowin exercises, Ceded Territory news, research updates, and includes our reader-favorite phenology calendar.
Learn about the hunting reprieve for ma’iingan in Wisconsin; conservation wardens in Ojibwe communities; climate collaborations; and academic connections with UW-Superior and Loyola University’s Gregory Gagnon.
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Red Cliff Tribal Administration Office
88455 Pike Road
Bayfield, Wi. 54814
715-779-3700
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