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Miisaninawiind September 19-25, 2022
Waatebagaa-Giizis (Leaves Turning Moon)
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Boozhoo and welcome to the Miisaninawiind weekly newsletter!
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Farm to host Harvest Feast & Open House
All are welcome this Thursday from 4-7 PM
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Boozhoo Gaa-Miskwaabikaang – you are invited to a Harvest Feast & Open House at Mino Bimaadiziiwin Gitigaanin Tribal Farm this Thursday September 22 from 4:00-7:00 PM. All are welcome.
Join Farm staff in celebrating the bounty of the harvest. You are welcome to bring a dish to share made with food that you have hunted, fished, gathered, or grown. If not, that’s okay!
The Farm is located at 36735 Aiken Rd. Please contact the Farm with any questions at 715-779-3782 or send an email to Farm@redcliff-nsn.gov.
Follow the Farm on on Facebook and Instagram for updates and other Farm events or resources.
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Manoomin Processing Equipment Available
Tribal Members can borrow equipment for free
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Red Cliff Tribal Members have access to manoomin processing equipment through the Red Cliff Food Sovereignty Equipment Loan Program! Contact the Environmental Department at 715-779-3650 to reserve equipment.
Available equipment includes threshers (electricity required), metal pots for parching, unvarnished wood paddles for parching, turkey cookers (propane not provided), and tarps.
Equipment can be picked up at the Environmental Department, or staff can deliver it to a designated location.
The Red Cliff Food Sovereignty Equipment Loan Program is a collaboration between multiple Tribal programs including the Tribal Historic Preservation Office, Education Department, and the the Treaty Natural Resources Division. Currently, equipment in the program includes sugarbush equipment, manoomin processing equipment, and an apple press for pressing cider. The program will be adding more equipment to help grow, harvest, and process food as funding allows.
Chi-Miigwech to the Treaty Natural Resources Division, Tribal Historic Preservation Office, and the Education Department for making this possible for the membership.
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Omashkooz Gabeshiwin Ceremonial Elk Camp | |
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The 2022 omashkooz gabeshiwin for Gaa-Miskwaabikaang was held on September 9th-12th at Clam Lake Wisconsin. The Gaa-giiyosejig (hunting party) arrived September 9th for a beautiful prayer given by Misty Nordin (Shogaabawiikwe) a Gaa-Miskwaabikaang tribal member and Ojibwe language trainee.
The prayer was followed by a brief history of the Wisconsin Omashkooz (Elk) population and its recovery, sample collection, and hunting regulations given by GLIFWC staff, biologist Travis Bartnick and game warden Mike Popovich.
The tribal Gaa-giiyosejig (hunting party) consisted of 5 tribal giiyosewininiwag (hunters)/nandawaatoowag (scouts). Ronald Nordin Jr is the Red Cliff Wildlife technician and this year’s Omashkooz gabeshiwin organizer. Ron served as a giiyosewinini. David Curran served as a nandawaatoo and gave greatly appreciated advice on the running's of the gabeshiwin. Keith Newago served as a giiyosewinini. Keith provided the gabeshiwin (camp) with some delicious food and Chi baapi’idiwin (great humor). Tom Morris Jr served as a giiyosewinini. Tom’s gikendamowin (knowledge) of the area was key to Gaa-Miskwaabikaang success. Matt Nordin served as a giiyosewinini. Matt’s great hunting skill and marksmanship was also a key role in the success of this year’s omashkooz hunt (elk).
In the early morning hours of September 10th hunters Tom Morris Jr and Matt Nordin prepared for their 4-hour shift of omashkooz hunting. The morning was cool and quite foggy making for a great day to start the nooji. The hunters departed around 6am that morning and no more than a half hour into their shift they had spotted a massive 7x7 elk probably weighing around 700+ pounds. The duo ran up an old bermed off logging grade to attempt a shot at this majestic awesiinh (wild animal). A clear shot did not present itself, so the team stalked the animal for nearly another mile with no luck.
Meanwhile back at camp David and Ron collected firewood to start the camp's fire. Once the fire was well lit and stocked the pair went off in search of an omashkooz. They drove down several roads spotting good potential hunting sites, and at 8:15am a text came in. Tom(Hey guys we could use a hand over here). With a text like that Dave and Ron knew the work of manhandling a beast begins. Dave and Ron went back to gabeshiwin to get Keith and the gear to head over to the successful hunters. Once we arrived on the scene, we saw the approximately 400+ pound, 4x3 omashkooz with an estimated age of 3-4years.
Once the field skinning, quartering, and sample collection was completed by Ron Nordin Jr, David Curran and Keith Newago, the team headed back to gabeshiwin. Back at gabeshiwin the Red Cliff Boys and Girls Club were there for their ricing event with Chief Warden Mark Duffy and Environmental Director Linda Nguyen.
The youth were excited to see the omashkooz and got the chance to see some sample collection done by GLIFWC biologist Travis Bartnick. Travis took a hair sample for genetics, a tooth for aging, and the lymph nodes for CWD testing. After the kids got back from ricing, they all had the chance to taste a small piece of omashkooz.
I would like to give a Chi Miigwech (a big thanks) to all involved with this year’s Omashkooz. Chi Miigwech to Shogaabawiikwe (Misty Nordin) for starting us off with a wonderful prayer in Ojibwemowin. Matt Nordin and Tom Morris Jr on making the ethical decision to pass on the first omashkooz as a clean shot was not presented. Chi Miigwech to Keith and Dave for giving us all the comical stories of their life experiences, and the assistance of skinning and quartering that beautiful animal as Matt and Tom are allergic to probably all animal hairs on the planet.
Chi Miigwech to the Voigt reps Rick Peterson and Mark Duffy for entrusting me with this great honor to put this excellent group of guys together. I would also like to give a special Chi Miigwech to Marvin Defoe for all his advice and his work done on past omashkooz gabeshiwin. None of this would have been possible with out all the people involved, they worked great as a team towards the success of the 2022 omashkooz gabeshiwin.
Ron Nordin Jr
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Boys & Girls Club members learn kitchen safety | |
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Youth from the Red Cliff Boys & Girls Club of Gitchi Gami had a wonderful opportunity to learn from Wade Hanson about kitchen safety and cooking.
Club members learned about safe food handling and preparation, and even cooked their own burgers!
Chi-Miigwech to Wade for working with Gaa-Miskwaabikaang youth. Aho!
Follow the Red Cliff Boys & Girls Club on Facebook for all programming and events.
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Tribal Elder Food Box Program this Friday | |
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The next Tribal Elder Food Box Program date is this Friday September 23. This giveaway is for tribal members aged 55 and older.
This week’s boxes will contain:
Smoked Whitefish
Frozen Salmon
Ground Pork
Aquaponic Lettuce
Carrots
Mixed Herbs
Paroli Potatoes
Apples
Garlic
Onions
Wild Rice
Call Food Distribution with any questions at 715-779-3740.
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Library to host first Movie Night this Saturday | |
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Red Cliff’s Ginanda Gikendaasomin Library will host its first Movie Night this Saturday September 24 at 7 PM.
The Library will be announcing the movie selection on their Facebook page this week! Be sure to follow their page for other programming and events.
Movie Nights at the Library will be held every last Saturday of the month.
The Library is located at 36750 Hwy 13 at the Cultural Grounds.
Contact the Library with any questions at 715-779-3766.
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Tribal Council Meeting this Tuesday | |
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The Red Cliff Tribal Council is set to meet on Tuesday September 20 at Legendary Waters Grand Ballroom.
The Regular Session is expected to begin at 4:30 PM. Community members are invited to attend.
Click HERE to view the meeting agenda.
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Red Cliff Announces Treaty Day Commemoration | |
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The 1854 Treaty Commemoration is scheduled for Thursday September 29 through Sunday October 2. Various events are scheduled to take place in Gaa-Miskwaabikaang (Red Cliff) and on Mooningwaanakaning (Madeline Island). See flyers below for all dates, times, details, and information.
On September 30, 1854, our Ojibwe ancestors from the Gitchi Gami (Lake Superior) region entered into a treaty with the United States, whereby the Ojibwe ceded ownership of their lands to the United States. Learn more about the 1854 Treaty and view the original 1854 Treaty document HERE.
Ferry tickets are available for Red Cliff Tribal Members. Tickets can be picked up at the Administration Building at 88455 Pike Rd.
Please contact the Red Cliff Tribal Historic Preservation Office with any questions at 715-779-3761.
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Member-Owned Business Spotlight:
Grandma Jo's Fish & Chips Food Truck
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Fish fry baskets and much more! Grandma Jo’s Fish & Chips Food Truck is located outside of Peterson’s Foods as you enter or exit Red Cliff, just south on Hwy 13. They also offer catering services! Call 715-209-6357 for more information, and find them on Facebook HERE. | |
Ojibwemowin Phrase of the Week | |
Are you a tribal member-owned business interested in having your business included in our Business Directory? Click HERE.
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Buffalo Bay Store seeking manager, clerk | |
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The Buffalo Bay Store is seeking to hire a Store Manager and a Store Clerk.
View the position descriptions for all details. For further information, please email vickie.ackley@redcliffbdc.com.
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Harm Reduction - Keep our Community "SAFE" | |
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 | |
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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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 2022 | |
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FoodWIse Nutrition has released its September 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 September 2022 FoodWIse newsletter.
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ECC Second Step Curriculum: Week 1 Intro | |
Click the image to access the entire ECC September newsletter. | |
Red Cliff's Ginanda Gikendaasomin Library is offering new programs and groups for Gaa-Miskwaabikaang! See individual flyers or visit the Library's Facebook Page for all program details. | |
Bayfield School District Updates | |
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 | |
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 | |
Click image to access the entire summer TNR Ganawenjigaade newsletter. | |
Housing Board Meeting September 27 | |
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The RCCHA Board is set to meet on Tuesday September 27 at Legendary Waters.
The meeting is scheduled to begin at 5 PM.
Click HERE to access the meeting agenda.
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Apply for Housing Openings and Housing Assistance | |
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Red Cliff Chippewa Housing Authority is accepting applications for housing and housing assistance!
RCCHA provides clean, safe, adequate, and affordable housing for qualified families and elders.
Housing options to apply for include low rent, 6-plex, 4-plex, Elderly, Tax Credit, Tax Credit Rehab.
Oski-Ombendaam New Hope Supportive Housing
The Oski-Ombendaam New Hope housing contains efficiency, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom units. The goal of New Hope housing is to provide supportive services to those individuals and families while providing clean, safe, adequate, and affordable housing.
Click HERE to access an application for Housing Assistance.
Click HERE to access an application for New Hope Housing Assistance.
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Services Offered at New Hope | |
The RCCHA ROSS Resource program, RCHC Behavioral Health and NWCEP, DWD/DVR, GLITC VRNA Staffs would like to announce the satellite service office for wrap around programs is now open at New Hope main building.
Please come check us out. We have Vocational, Employment, Mental health and Substance abuse services offered.
See below flyer with the specific days and hours currently offered.
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Residential Resource Coordinator
Available For Housing Tenants
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Red Cliff Chippewa Housing Authority tenants 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 | |
News Across Indian Country | |
Red Cliff Tribal Administration Office
88455 Pike Road
Bayfield, Wi. 54814
715-779-3700
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