November 7-13, 2022

Gashkadino-Giizis (Freezing Over Moon)

Veterans Day is this Friday November 11. Most Tribal programs and departments will be closed. Join us in honoring our veterans, our Chi Ogichida, on Saturday November 12 here in Gaa-Miskwaabikaang:

10 AM: Veteran Honor Guard Ceremony at Veteran's Memorial Park

11 AM: Registration at Legendary Waters

12 PM: Program Begins. Opening prayer, speakers, feast, and 50/50 raffles

Why Veterans Day is Important

It’s a chance to thank people for risking their lives to defend this nation

An estimated 20% of veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder or major depression, according to government statistics. You’d be surprised at how much it means to veterans to feel valued by civilians for their services and sacrifices.

It’s a chance to reflect on the importance of peace

While the military is often thought of in a war context, most veterans will tell you that they risked their lives to defend our fundamental freedoms and that they value peace much more highly than war. Very few who have seen the real horror of war are anxious to rush into it, and Veterans Day encourages all of us to reflect on the value of harmony in our daily interactions and lives.

It draws attention to the challenges facing many veterans

Veterans face disproportionate rates of homelessness, deficits in educational achievement, a struggle to find employment, and often have to deal with devastating wounds. In many cases, post-traumatic stress disorder makes it hard for them to reintegrate into regular society. By understanding these challenges, we can all reach across those divides and make sure veterans have the best possible chance of having a healthy and fulfilling life after their service.

Tribal Member Veterans

Contact the Red Cliff Community Health Center to learn more about resources available to you at 715-779-3707.

Find More Resources Online at VA.gov Home | Veterans Affairs

The next Badger Box food giveaway is scheduled for this Thursday November 10 at Red Cliff Food Distribution. The giveaway will start around 10:30 AM. This giveaway is open to everyone.

The giveaway is expected to include:

WI Cranberries; Apples; Sweet Potatoes; Potatoes; Onions; Butter; Baby Swiss Cheese; Milk; Medium Eggs; Wild Rice; Pumpkin Pie Spice; Poultry Seasoning; Maple Walnut Granola; Fruit Granola; Applewood Bacon; Ground Bison.

Please call Red Cliff Food Distribution with any questions at 715-779-3740.

Join the Noojimo'iwewin Center's Chili Cook-Off series! The first date is November 19 from 1:00-3:00 PM.

Every third Saturday through March, Noojimo'iwewin Center will be hosting a chili cook-off.

Please call the Noojimo'iwewin Center for more information at 715-779-3508.

See the entire Noojimo'iwewin Center calendar for November HERE.

Red Cliff Environmental Technician Jacob Coe will join the Let's Talk Lake Superior webinar series this Wednesday November 9 to share about Gaa-Miskwaabikaang's work with non-native phragmites!

Register to view/attend HERE.

Learn about what steps are being taken to prevent and control invasive species in the Gitchi Gami ecosystem, with a focus on non-native Phragmites.

These non-native Phragmites consist of large perennial reed grasses found in wetlands. They create tall, dense stands which degrade wetlands and coastal areas by crowding out native plants and animals. Learn more by attending the webinar

Please direct any questions to greatlakes-grandlacs@ec.gc.ca or 715-779-3650.

Howah! Mark your calendars and plan to join Ginanda Gikendaasomin Red Cliff Library book club on the 29th of November at 5pm!

Celebrating Native American Heritage month, the Library will be reading “The Wolf’s Trail” by Thomas D. Peacock with Haley Jo and special virtual guest appearance by Thomas Peacock himself!

This is a book club you won’t want to miss!

Visit the Library's Facebook Page for more programming and events!

Red Cliff’s Giwiidosendimin and Zaagichigaazowin programs will host a Full Moon Ceremony on Tuesday November 8 starting at 5 PM at Tina Peterson’s residence, located at Dock Road in Gaa-Miskwaabikaang.

You are invited to join with your ribbon skirts, tobacco, yellow cloth, and lawn chair if you wish.

For more information, please contact Amanda Peterson-Teschner at 715-979-1555 or Carolyn Gouge-Powless at 715-779-3747.

Boozhoo Elders! The Elderly Thanksgiving Meal & Bingo event is scheduled for Wednesday November 16 at Legendary Waters. The meal will be served at noon.

There will be no home delivered meals this day, but takeout is available -- please call 715-779-3746 by Tuesday November 15 to reserve a pick-up meal.



Transportation is available! Please call Christie at 715-209-5898 to schedule a ride.

The next Tribal Council meeting is set for Monday November 7 at Legendary Waters.

The Regular Session is scheduled to begin at 4:30 PM. Community Members are invited to attend.

Click HERE to access the meeting agenda.

When I started on my journey into sobriety, I turned towards our Traditions as a way to help me have the strength and courage. A part of this was my spirituality, also based on traditions. I used to try, but realized I can't separate my spirituality from my sobriety, and why try to separate when they are both so entwined with each other and provides me what I need.

So, in my constant learning, everyday I remember a teaching shared by my friend, mentor, and elder Delores DePerry Bainbridge from a long time ago. And it is another piece, in fact, a big piece of what has helped me in so many ways. I remember it, each and every day in my thoughts, prayers, blessings, and offering my tobacco.

One time there was an event taking place, and family was causing some harm to an individual, and it turned tragic. However, they showed no signs of pity or mercy, in fact, they even bragged and boosted about it. As that got out in the community, one of the Elders was heard to say (and please forgive me on the spelling) “Maano Maano, daa nugish kaa naa wah, gay ween e wah.” Let them Let them, for they will meet themselves.

Sometime later, the family who caused harm to the individual, experienced a tragedy within their family. As that got out in the community, the same Elder was heard to say (and please forgive me on the spelling) “Nah me nongom, daa nugish kaa naa wah, gay ween e wah.” See they have meet themselves.

So along with my journey into my spirituality and sobriety, one of the things I learned is that I had to meet myself to begin. As difficult as it was, and still is....it is something that opened so many doors.

RCCHC will host a flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Legendary Waters Resort & Casino on Tuesday November 8. RCCHC patients aged 18+ can walk in between 2-6 PM.

Prepare for respiratory season!

For more information please call the Red Cliff Community Health Center 715-779-3707.

The Red Cliff Community Health Center will host a Recovery Coach Training November 14 through November 18, from 8 AM - 4 PM each day.

A Recovery Coach promotes recovery and removes barriers and obstacles to recovery, serving as a personal guide and mentor for people seeking or already in recovery from an addiction to alcohol and/or other drugs.

For more information on how to register for this training, please call Mary Hinrichsen at 715-779-3707 ext 2247 or email mhinrichsen@redcliffhealth.org.

Join the Red Cliff Family Violence Prevention Program Womens Group!

There is no formal instruction or agenda for this group. Simply come and socialize with other women! Bring your own crafts and/or projects, we also have craft supplies readily available.

Food will be provided.

Group sessions are scheduled for the following Wednesdays:

November 2

November 16

November 30

December 14

December 28

Meet at the Family & Human Services Building from 5:00-6:30 PM.

Please contact Aubrey Defoe with any questions at 715-779-3706 ext 5022.

FoodWIse Nutrition has released its November 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 November 2022 FoodWIse newsletter.

Click image to access the entire ECC November newsletter

Red Cliff's Ginanda Gikendaasomin Library is offering new programs and groups for Gaa-Miskwaabikaang! Visit the Library's Facebook Page for all program details.

Winter Sports Sign-up

Any students interested in signing up for winter sports can do so now in the main MS/HS office. Students 5-8 may sign up for Middle School Girls Volleyball.

Practice for Boys Middle School Boys Basketball has started. Girls in grades 9-12 may sign up for girls basketball and boys 9-12 may sign up for boys basketball.

High school students can also sign up for the Ski Team. Be sure to have all of the necessary paper work in BEFORE the first practice.

First day of practice for high school girls basketball is Monday, November 7.

First day of practice for high school boys basketball is Monday, November 14.

First day of middle school girls volleyball is Monday, January 2.

Any questions, please contact Mr. Borchers at ext. 221 or email at rborchers@bayfield.k12.wi.us.

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.

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.

Announcing La Pointe Center for the Arts Artist in Residence Program!

Read about this unique opportunity to come to Moningwaane’akaaning Minis (Madeline Island) for three weeks and explore your art. Or pass along to any artist you think would want to apply. Application deadline January 1, 2023

Learn more HERE.

This training is for fishermen, processors, regulatory personnel, and others to identify and evaluate food safety risks, learn seafood rules and regulations, and how to develop a HACCP plan for the safe handling and processing, including smoking and freezing, of seafood and seafood products, including treaty harvested fish, that will be sold commercially. After completing the three-day course, participants will receive a HACCP Certification from the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO).

Where: Bay Mills Resort & Casino, 11386 West Lakeshore Drive, Brimley, MI 49715

When: December 13-15, 2022

Registration & Hotel: Contact Laurie White at 715-292-8726 or lwhite@glifwc.org

                                      by December 6

GLIFWC will pay the $155 HACCP Registration fee (which includes the course book), provide hotel rooms, and food and mileage reimbursements* for the following qualified participants:

• Any Lake Superior commercial fisherman licensed by Red Cliff, Bad River, Keweenaw Bay or Bay Mills.
• Adult family members of any Red Cliff, Bad River, Keweenaw Bay or Bay Mills licensed fisherman currently working at a family's fish shop.
• Any enrolled member from any GLIFWC member tribe (i.e. enrolled members of Fond du Lac, Mille Lacs, Red Cliff, Bad River, St. Croix, Lac Courte Oreilles, Lac du Flambeau, Sokaogon, Lac Vieux Desert, Keweenaw Bay, and Bay Mills). This includes subsistence fishermen and those active in harvesting and processing fish.
• The costs for Tribal fisheries and conservation staff of GLIFWC member tribes may also be covered.

Participants must attend all three days to obtain the HACCP certificate and have their travel costs reimbursed by GLIFWC. *After participants complete the three-day class, they will sign a GLIFWC travel form for mileage and per diem (meals) reimbursement based on Federal GSA rates.