March 4-10, 2024

Onaabani-Giizis (Snowcrust Moon)

Howah! All are welcome to join us this Friday March 8 from 4:45-7:00 PM at Legendary Waters as we celebrate 50+ years since the Gurnoe Decision.

There will be a feast, videos, raffles, and discussion surrounding the arrests in Red Cliff and Bad River that ultimately led to the 1972 Gurnoe Decision that ruled in favor of our fishing rights in Gitchi Gami.

We will honor and learn from Ron DePerry and the families of Phillip Gordon, Richard Gurnoe, Allen Bear, Roger Basina, Louis Peterson, Tom Deragon, and Tom O'Connor. They bravely exercised and affirmed our 1854 Treaty Rights.

The Red Cliff arrests happened on September 17, 1969 followed by the Bad River arrests on October 9, 1969. The court case State v. Gurnoe (also known as the Gurnoe Decision) was argued on December 1, 1971, and was decided on January 6, 1972.

The Tribal Council is excited to announce the hiring of Red Lake Band member Raymond (Ray) Brenny as Legendary Waters Resort & Casino's General Manager. Chi-Miigwech to Randy Soulier for serving as Interim General Manager throughout this process.

Brenny brings an extensive background of executive level positions in gaming and hospitality. The Tribal Council is confident that his leadership will contribute significantly to the future growth and success of Legendary Waters.

Brenny takes over Legendary Waters with several decades of casino management experience dating back to 1993. Brenny has led the Jena Choctaw Pines Casino in Louisiana, Red Lake Gaming's three casinos in Minnesota, Soaring Eagle Casinos in Michigan, Mille Lacs Band's Grand Casinos, and Shooting Star Casino in Minnesota.

Brenny earned a Master's Degree in Business Administration and is a veteran of the United States Air Force.

Please join us in welcoming Ray Brenny to Gaa-Miskwaabikaang and Legendary Waters! Aho.

Our next Local Food Box Giveaway is set for Thursday March 14 at the Red Cliff Food Distribution Building! Boxes are expected to be ready at 10 AM, one box per household. Please note this giveaway is for Red Cliff Tribal Member households.

Please contact Mino Bimaadiziiwin Gitigaanin with any questions at 715-779-3782 or email Farm@redcliff-nsn.gov.

Chi-Miigwech to Mino Bimaadiziiwin Gitigaanin Red Cliff Farm, Red Cliff Fish Company, Dynamite Hills Farm, Red Lake Nation Foods, Pat Kruse, Bodwewadmi Ktegan, Harmony Valley Farm, and Suri Fina Alpaca Farm for providing items. This program is funded through the USDA Local Food Purchase Assistance program.

The Food Distribution Building is located at 88430 Pike Rd in Gaa-Miskwaabikaang.

The Red Cliff Tribal Council is set to meet this Monday March 4 at Legendary Waters Event Center.

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

Aaniin Gaa-Miskwaabikaang! Are you interested in harvesting sap this iskigamizigan (sugarbush) season? The Tribal Historic Preservation Office has supplies you can use! Contact Chanell at 715-779-3761.

Learn more about iskigamizigan, including ikidowinan (vocabulary) videos, How To Guides, Maple ID Booklets, and Maple Coloring Activities online. Click the button below!

Did you miss the Elder Chats with Tommy Joe and Guyaushk Jim Pete? We've got them recorded! Watch and enjoy below.

Chat with Tommy Joe

Chat with Guyaushk

Chi-Miigwech to our Family Violence Prevention Program for hosting the Teen Dating Violence Awareness dinner last week!

Important information was shared about healthy relationships, managing struggles, and resources available to anyone in need.

If you or someone you know needs help and is in an abusive relationship, please know that the Red Cliff Family Violence Prevention Program staff are here to help! We have advocates available and the help is free and confidential. You can call 715-779-3706 and ask for an advocate to talk to.

The Wisconsin Indian Education Association is accepting nominations for several award categories to be featured at the WIEA Annual Conference. Do you know a college student who is excelling in Indian education? Do you know someone who is an elder, teacher or friend of Indian education who is doing great things within their family, school, tribe or community? Do you know of a Tribal Language Program that is making an impact in the community?

This is a great opportunity to nominate someone you know who is deserving of recognition! Please see categories and links to the nomination form below. Nominations are due by March 15.

• Ronald N. Satz Friend of Indian Education Award

• Outstanding Tribal Language Program

• Outstanding Indian Educator of the Year

• Outstanding Indian Elder of the Year

• Outstanding American Indian College Student of the Year

• K-12 Outstanding Student Recognition

Make an appointment today to talk to your doctor about risk factors. Call the Red Cliff Health Center at 715-779-3707 with any questions.

The 2nd Annual Unconventional Opportunity Expo in Red Cliff, WI is set for Monday April 8 at Legendary Waters. This is free and open to all.

We had such a fantastic turnout last year with wonderful vendors, breakout sessions, and guests from all over the northland!

Interested in being a vendor to promote your organization or business? Looking to get information out about your employment offerings? Access our vendor registration.

The Red Cliff Legal Department has proposed changes to Chapter 7 Commercial Fishing Regulations.

Public comment on the proposed changes is encouraged. Please drop your comments at the Tribal Administration Building or bring your comments to a Tribal Council meeting. The Tribal Council will vote on the proposed changes on Monday March 4, 2024.

The Red Cliff Tribal Council is seeking community members to serve on various tribal government boards and committees. You do not have to live in Gaa-Miskwaabikaang to be on a board or committee!

Business Development Corporation - 2 Member Openings

Membership Committee - 3 Member Openings

Cemetery Committee - 1 Member Opening

Gaming Commission - 3 Member Openings

Housing Board of Commissioners - 1 Member Opening

RCCHA is accepting applications for a full-time Maintenance Assistant Worker.

Applications should be submitted by March 8.

Contact the Housing Authority with any questions or to apply:

715-779-3744 ext 3509 // aemrich@redcliffhousing.org

The Housing Board of Commissioners is accepting applications to fill a vacant seat.

The HBOC meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 5:00 PM. If you are interested in serving on the HBOC, pick up an application at the Tribal Administration Building or apply online.

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.

You are also able to apply for Home Repair Assistance and Down Payment Assistance.

Click HERE to access an application.

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.

Click HERE to order online!

Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission is hiring seasonal creel workers for this April - May.

View all details and other GLIFWC jobs at https://glifwc.org/