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Miisaninawiind August 8-14, 2022
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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La Pointe dedicates "Zheyaakobijigan Moningwunakauning" sculpture | |
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The Town of La Pointe formally dedicated a new public sculpture, “Zheyaakobijigan Moningwunakauning” (Gateway to Madeline Island), last week on Saturday July 30, 2022.
The sculpture, depicting a white crane rising from red earth, represents the strong connections to Madeline Island that the Anishinaabe people and other cultures have maintained over time. The white crane (Ajijjaak) is a universal symbol of living in harmony with others. The sculpture combines with medallions and interpretive information to encapsulate the spirit, beauty, and historic legacy of the Island.
The sculpture is a project of the Town’s Public Arts Committee and the nonprofit La Pointe Center for the Arts. It was designed by Red Cliff Tribal Member artist Lisa Perrin-Kosmo. It was crafted by Northshore Steel of Two Harbors. The 10-foot-tall sculpture weighs 1.5 tons and is fabricated from Corten steel.
View all photos from the ceremony on our Facebook page.
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Cultural Days Events and Details
September 16-18
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Howah! The Red Cliff Tribe is excited to host its sixth annual Red Cliff Cultural Days, scheduled to take place September 16-18, 2022 in Gaa-Miskwaabikaang (Red Cliff). A full event schedule along with individual event details and contact information can be found at www.redcliff-nsn.gov/culturaldays.
Events and attractions include a two-day pow wow, carnival & amusement rides, canoe races, cultural stations, 3 on 3 basketball tournament, softball tournament, car show, golf tournament fundraiser to benefit the Red Cliff Kids Holiday gift giveaway, fireworks, food and craft vendors, as well as a DJ and live music. All events are open to the public.
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Boys & Girls Club Visits Washington DC | |
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The Red Cliff Boys & Girls Club of Gitchi Gami visited Washington DC last week for a fantastic cultural and educational experience. Club members, staff, and adult chaperones visited many memorials, museums, the Capitol building, and the White House!
Chairman Boyd and Ella Goodwin (current Red Cliff Royalty) participated in a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery – howah! Stay tuned for more details, photos, and videos from the trip in next week’s Miisaninawiind.
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Zaagichigaazowin Home Visit Program benefits from Tribal Farm | |
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Programs working together! The Zaagichigaazowin (we love and treasure them) Home Visit Program visited the tribal Farm and harvested medicines including echinacea, wiingashk (sweetgrass), sage, and black currants.
Zaagichigaazowin Home Visit Program supports pre-natal and postpartum parents within Red Cliff.
The currants will be used along with other berries to make a postpartum blood building syrup! Aho.
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Elder Food Box Program this Friday | |
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The next Tribal Elder Food Box Program date is this Friday August 12 at approximately 11 AM!
This week’s boxes contain:
Bison Patties
Aquaponic Lettuce
Green Bell Peppers
Carrots
Sweet Corn
Roma Tomatoes
Cucumbers
Melons
Garlic
Contact Food Distribution with any questions at 715-779-3740.
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"Puttering" with Elder Guyaushk
Making Dikinaagan
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Submitted by Red Cliff Elder Guyaushk (Jim Pete)
I’ve used the term puttering…to me, that means doing something in the house, outside, or just kind of rolling with the whatever.
This week, the puttering around took on a new meaning. When I am working on some type of Native Art Project, I guess I am puttering around.
So, for the last few days, I’ve been puttering around in the making of a Dikinaagan, or Cradleboard. Again, each time, it is a little different, but, in the end….looks the same.
It usually starts with an idea, then to make sure I am in a balanced frame of mind and then going from there. I try to decide on the design, the colors, the other pieces I might want to add. It also includes being patient and that is a challenge.
I step back and look at it, in the creation stages, make adjustments if needed, and continue util it appears that I am done.
Oh, by the way, another important part in being in balance, is the many prayers, seeking advice, and continuing on…..
So, here are a few pictures of my puttering around and making of this Dikinaagan.
Mii Gwech!
James E. Pete, DBA, President
Wisconsin Indian Education Association
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Indigenous Milk Medicine Week | |
Timber Wolf Alliance Ecology and Conservation Weekend | |
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The Timber Wolf Alliance (TWA) is hosting its annual Wolf Ecology and Conservation Weekend August 19–21, 2022 at the Forest Lodge Educational Campus on Lake Namekagon in northern Wisconsin. Participants will spend time in the classroom and in the field surveying wolf pack territories.
Timber Wolf Alliance Chair Adrian Wydeven, TWA Advisory Council members, and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) staff will teach about wolf ecology, monitoring techniques, and the latest wolf issues from biologists and educators immersed in this field. Participants will assist with wolf howling surveys and learn techniques in wolf tracking and radio telemetry.
The Wolf Ecology and Conservation Weekend is open to any student or adult interested in wolves and experiencing them in the wild. Participants will complete the ecology requirements for a Volunteer Carnivore Tracker certification through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to assist with winter wolf counts and summer howling surveys in Wisconsin. There is also an opportunity to join TWA’s Speakers Bureau through an optional training.
The Timber Wolf Alliance’s Speakers Bureau is an opportunity for volunteers to help educate others about wolves. The optional Speakers Bureau training is on Friday, August 19, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Forest Lodge. Participants will receive interactive training on how to present information on wolf issues in an engaging, entertaining way.
This program takes place at Forest Lodge, a unique and historic estate nestled among 872 acres of majestic forest on pristine Lake Namekagon in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The old growth forest and serene water is sure to awaken your senses and rejuvenate you. A limited number of participants can opt to stay at Forest Lodge, though participants can also commute or find lodging in the area independently.
Registration is open until August 5 and can be found under ‘Events’ at www.northland.edu/twa.
The Timber Wolf Alliance (TWA) is committed to investigating the facts and relies on research to dispel myths and unfounded fears associated with wolves. TWA provides training in wolf biology and ecology, develops and disseminates educational materials on wolves, and supports volunteers to help with wolf monitoring efforts. The Timber Wolf Alliance is a program of the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute at Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin.
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Homeowners Assistance Fund now accepting applications | |
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The purpose of the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) is to prevent mortgage delinquencies and defaults, foreclosures, loss of utilities or home energy services, and displacement of homeowners experiencing financial hardship after January 21, 2020.
Funds from the HAF may be used for assistance with mortgage payments, homeowner’s insurance, utility payments, and other specified purposes.
Our HAF plan has been submitted to the U.S. Treasury but has not been approved yet and the funds have not been received by RCCHA. We will be accepting applications and placing the eligible clients on a waiting list, for payments to be made after we have the funding available to us. We do not yet have a date when funds may be available.
Once you get on the waiting list, you do not need to reapply for assistance. However, you must continue to keep your personal information, income and bills up to date for your application to be considered complete. Changes to any of your information must be reported to RCCHA.
Applications are available at the RCCHA office, or online HERE.
Please email HAF@redcliffhousing.org or call 715-779-3744 ext 3518 with any questions.
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Farm Stand Fridays in Red Cliff | |
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Howah! Farm Stand Fridays are back at Mino Bimaadiziiwin Gitigaanin Red Cliff Tribal Farm. The Farm Stand will be open from 10 AM – 4 PM every Friday through October.
Mino Bimaadiziiwin Tribal Farm believes that food is medicine, and everyone deserves access to fresh, healthy foods, and that local food systems have the power to transform our communities and lives.
The Farm Stand is open to everyone and features a Sliding Scale Contribution System (Pay-What-You-Can). The Farm also accepts EBT/SNAP benefits!
The Farm is located at 36735 Aiken Rd in Gaa-Miskwaabikaang. Call the Farm with any questions at 715-779-3782 or send an email to Farm@redcliff-nsn.gov.
Keep up with Farm happenings on Facebook and Instagram!
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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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Tribal Departments host community events throughout each week!
Library, Youth, Behavioral Health, Government, Experiential Learning, Traditional Crafts, and more! View the events calendar to access details for all scheduled events.
Events are always being added -- check the events calendar regularly!
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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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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. | |
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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Emergency Rental Assistance Program Update | |
Attention members who are receiving Emergency Rental Assistance Program funds:
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program recently announced that Red Cliff had received additional funding from the U.S. Treasury to fund the Emergency Rental Assistance Program through September. However, the Treasury has not changed its eligibility requirements.
ERA is a temporary assistance program for renters financially impacted by the pandemic. It is federally funded, but administered by tribes, states, and municipalities. Red Cliff serves tribal households in Bayfield and Ashland Counties. Per Treasury requirements, a qualifying household can receive ERA for twelve months, with an additional three months of continuing assistance when needed. Unfortunately, this means households that have already received fifteen months of assistance cannot receive more.
If your household has received fifteen months of assistance and is no longer eligible, but still in need, please contact the Red Cliff Family and Human Services Department at 715-779-3706.
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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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Red Cliff Tribal Administration Office
88455 Pike Road
Bayfield, Wi. 54814
715-779-3700
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