Miisaninawiind October 3-9, 2022

Binaakwe-Giizis (Falling Leaves Moon)

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.

Gaa-Miskwaabikaang and Mooningwaanakaning (Madeline Island) hosted the 1854 Treaty Commemoration this past weekend September 29 through October 2.

On Thursday September 29 the Chippewa Federation met at Legendary Waters Convention Center. The Chippewa Federation was born out of the need to preserve the collective sovereignty and self-determination of the Anishinabe or Ojibwe (Chippewa) people whose existence predates the US federal government and state of Wisconsin government.

The Federation is dedicated to the protection of our inherent right to exist in the ways of our Ancestors, which were preserved in the Treaties of 1837, 1842 and 1854, and reaffirmed in federal court in 1987. The Ojibwe treaty rights have held up in state, district and federal court. In 2015 the United States Supreme Court refused to hear the state of Wisconsin's appeal to the Ojibwe night hunting case, bringing to a close a long and arduous chapter in the struggle to uphold the rights for generations to come.

Acknowledging that we are of the Earth, resource protection and conservation is a main priority. We also recognize our connection to the other Tribes of the Great Ojibwe Nation and all Tribal Nations. Preservation of our culture, language and traditions, as well as the continued development in the areas of education, economic base and health care are paramount to the success of our member Tribes and Nations as a whole.

Friday morning featured a Buffalo Pipe Tobacco Offering on Mooningwanaekaaning with Waawaakeyaash Keller Paap and Hereditary Chief Robert Buffalo. Then, Michael Migizi Sullivan hosted a presentation at the Island School. Sullivan presented “Statement Made by the Indians 1864: Treaties, Sovereignty, and Language.”

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers spoke at the island school and participated in a meet and greet with the membership and visitors.

The LaPointe Gallery hosted a reception for featured artists and a dugout canoe.

There were various exhibitions, vendors, music, and art displays throughout the weekend. See a full list of the commemoration activities HERE.

Chi-Miigwech to all who played a role in hosting this 1854 Treaty Commemoration! It is important to continue honoring our ancestors for the sacrifices they made to enable Ojibwe / Anishinaabe to practice our treaty rights and continue to further our sovereignty. Aho!

Please contact the Red Cliff Tribal Historic Preservation Office with any questions at 715-779-3761.

The Red Cliff Indian Child Welfare Team would like to extend an invitation to all who are interested in understanding how historical trauma has impacted tribal communities. Attend this free community gathering and dinner on Tuesday October 4 from 5-8PM.

A focus on understanding the impacts to individuals and families and how we can begin to make change to support generational healing will be explored.

Together we can understand and discuss how we can begin to repair the wounds and provide a home that supports wellbeing and growth of self, family, and community.

Ginanda Gikendaasomin Red Cliff Library will host a College and Career Fair on October 20th at Legendary Waters Resort and Casino! All area students, parents, and anyone interested in continuing education are invited. There will be local and out of state universities attending.

This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone looking to continue their education. Please contact the Library with any questions!

Visit Ginanda Gikendaasomin Red Cliff Library on Facebook for all program and event details, or check out the Red Cliff Events Calendar online.

Stop by or call the Library with any questions at 715-779-3766.

The Red Cliff Tribal Council is set to meet Monday October 3 at Legendary Waters.

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

Click HERE for the meeting agenda.

Chairman Boyd recently donated a Red Cliff Tribal Flag to the Bayfield School kindergarten classroom – and the classroom’s thank you card is adorable! Chi-Miigwech to Ms. Pederson and Ms. Amy’s kindergarten classroom! 

The Red Cliff Early Childhood Center will host a Family Fun Night this Wednesday October 5 from 4:30-6:00 PM!

There will be food, raffles, car seat safety demonstrations, and rock painting.

Please contact the ECC with any questions at 715-779-5030 extension 2551.

Respiratory illness season is just around the corner – be prepared by getting your vaccines.

The Red Cliff Community Health Center has announced dates for its mass vaccination clinics for COVID-19 boosters and/or Flu vaccines.

Eligible Population:

RCCHC patients aged 18+

Dates:

Thursday October 20 at Legendary Waters from 1:00-4:00 PM – Walk In.

Tuesday November 8 at Legendary Waters from 2:00-6:00 PM – Walk In.

Please contact the Health Center with any questions at 715-779-3707.

The Red Cliff Food Distribution Program has updated its income guidelines for program eligibility in accordance with the USDA requirements. Click the images below to view the program brochure and updated income guidelines. Please contact the Red Cliff Food Distribution Program with any questions at 715-779-3740.

The Red Cliff Tribal Council and Legendary Waters Resort & Casino have set the next Larry & Jeanne Gordon Memorial Camping Week for October 16-22, 2022. Red Cliff Tribal Members will be able to camp for free at Legendary Waters Buffalo Bay Campground.

Tribal Members interested in free camping at Buffalo Bay Campground should contact the Legendary Waters Hotel Front Desk at (800) 226-8478 to reserve a spot. Members must still check in with the Hotel Front Desk to receive tags for the campsite.

A map of Buffalo Bay Campground is included for those who wish to select a specific site.

The Tribal Council aims to provide this free camping week in May and October every year.

Larry Gordon is a Red Cliff Tribal Member who dedicated a 30-year career to Isle Vista Casino – now Legendary Waters Resort & Casino. Larry offered much love and care for the community and spent countless weekends camping with friends and family. Larry passed away on November 12, 2020 while enjoying the outdoors. His wife and long-time Tribal leader Jeanne Gordon passed away December 31, 2021. Jeanne proudly served the Red Cliff community for years on the Tribal Council and as the executive secretary, only wanting to build a better community for the next generations to come. She worked to ensure the community was put first.

Read more about Larry at www.bratleyfamilyfuneralhomes.com/obituary/larry-gordon.

Read more about Jeanne at www.bratleyfamilyfuneralhomes.com/obituary/jeanne-gordon.

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.

The Red Cliff Information Technology (IT) Department is requesting sealed bids for the services of a Project Manager to oversee the installation of fiber optic cable.

A full project summary, responsibilities, and expectations can be found HERE.

Questions can be directed to Evan Cutler, Red Cliff Director of IT and Bid Management Coordinator:

Evan.cutler@redcliff-nsn.gov

715-7798-3700 ext 4253

715-292-7366

Bids should be submitted by Monday October 31 at 4:00 PM. Submit sealed bids by postal mail or physical delivery to:

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Attn: Ashley Peterson, Property and Procurement Officer, Project Manager RFP

88455 Pike Road, Bayfield, WI 54814

The Red Cliff VFW will host a burger night on Thursday October 20 from 4:30-7:00 PM.

All are welcome. Please contact 715-779-9711 with any questions.

Red Cliff VFW Post 8239 is located at 37330 Bresette Hill Rd.

FoodWIse Nutrition has released its October 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 October 2022 FoodWIse 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.

Click image to access the entire summer TNR Ganawenjigaade newsletter.

The Red Cliff Chippewa Housing Authority is seeking vendors to participate in the 2022 Annual Home Fair set for Friday October 28 at Legendary Waters Resort & Casino.

Please see images for more details and a registration form. Contact the Housing Authority with any questions at 715-779-3744.

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.

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: Legendary Waters Resort & Casino 37600 Onigamiing Drive, Red Cliff, WI 54814

When: November 1-3, 2022

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

                                    by October 25

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. 

Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission is seeking a full-time Communications Specialist.

View the full job announcement and position description HERE.

Applications are due October 24, 2022.