Miisaninawiind September 6-12, 2021
Waatebagaa-giizis (Leaves Turning 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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Drivers Reminded About School Bus Safety |
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With another school year starting, the Red Cliff Police Department reminds drivers to be aware of school bus safety and the children that are waiting to get on or riding a school bus. We all want the children in our communities that we drive through to be safe. Be alert and drive defensively.
- Slow down in residential neighborhoods and obey all traffic signs and signals.
- Watch for children walking in the street, especially if there are no sidewalks. Also be aware of children playing or waiting around bus stops.
- Be alert, while children are typically taught about looking both ways, they could dart into the street without looking if they are late or distracted. Broaden your vision and look ahead and off to the side, check yards, playgrounds and any place a child could possibly be.
- Yellow flashing lights indicate that the bus is preparing to stop to pickup or drop off children. Drivers need to slow down and prepare to stop. Red flashing lights and an extended stop arm signal, indicate that the bus is stopped and children are getting on or off. Vehicles must stop a safe distance away and not proceed until the red lights stop flashing, the stop sign folds back and the bus continues on its way.
- When backing out of a driveway or leaving a garage, watch out for children walking or bicycling to school. Better yet, walk around your vehicle or out to the sidewalk to check for any children walking in your path before you get in.
Remember, children are excited about going back to school and sharing with their friends what they did over the summer and are not necessarily thinking about vehicles driving down the roadway. So when you see children slow down and expect the unexpected from them. DRIVE DEFENSIVELY whenever children are in the area.
Miigwech,
Red Cliff Police Department
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Elder Food Box Program - Friday Sept 10 |
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The next Tribal Elder Food Box Program date is Friday September 10! These food boxes are free and will be available every other Friday through November.
Food Boxes are expected to be ready beginning at Noon at Red Cliff Food Distribution.
This week's boxes will include:
Cauliflower
Carrots
Baby Red Potatoes
Cherry Tomatoes
Sweet Corn
Ground Beef
Fish
Cucumbers
Sugarcube Melons
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Tribal Council Meets with Senator Baldwin |
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The Red Cliff Tribal Council met with Wisconsin State Senator Baldwin to discuss issues affecting Miskwaabekong and Indian Country as a whole. Senator Baldwin has been an outstanding advocate for Indian Country and we hope she will return to Washington DC with our Nation's messages. |
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Bishop Lane Loop to be renamed,
community suggestions are requested
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Bishop Lane Loop will be formally renamed to avoid confusion and differentiate between Bishop Lane. Comments and name suggestions will be accepted until September 30, 2021.
Comments and suggestions can be emailed to jeff.benton@redcliff-nsn.gov or sent via mail to:
Red Cliff Tribe
88455 Pike Rd
Bayfield, WI 54814
C/O Transportation Department
The purpose of this name change is to minimize confusion and differentiate between Bishop Lane and Bishop Lane Loop for enhanced services to residents along both routes. This includes emergency services, public utilities, and mail delivery. All comments received will be placed on file and made part of the record.
In an effort revitalize Ojibwemowin, all suggested route names must be submitted in both Ojibwemowin and English spelling.
Click HERE to view the full public notice along with a map of Bishop Lane and Bishop Lane Loop.
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Dock Road Construction
Please anticipate work crews, drive safely
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Planned construction on Dock Road is scheduled to proceed on September 7 and is expected to be completed by the end of September.
During the construction process there will be limited access to the docks and Dock Road. Crews will work to accommodate individuals living and working along this route to ensure uninterrupted ingress and egress within the project site.
Temporary construction signage will be installed along Hwy 13 to warn traffic of construction activities and trucks hauling.
Any questions or concerns may be addressed to Transportation Director Jeff Benton at 715-779-3700 extension 4234.
Red Cliff Fish Company will remain open and accessible through the majority of the Dock Road construction process.
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Are you a tribal member-owned business interested in having your business included in our Business Directory? Click HERE.
Tribal Members and non-tribal members planning to do business within the boundaries of the Red Cliff Reservation are reminded to please submit a Business Permit Application. Completed permit applications should be sent to the Red Cliff Legal Department, 88455 Pike Rd, Bayfield, WI 54814.
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Board and Committee Openings |
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The Tribal Council is seeking individuals to serve on the following committees, boards, and commissions:
Cemetery Committee - 5 members
Family Human Services Advisory Committee - 2 members
Membership Committee - 1 member
Health Board - 2 members
Housing Board - 2 members
Fishing Committee - 5 members, 2 alternates
If you are interested in serving on any of the committees, please pick up and drop off an application at the front desk of the Tribal Administration Building. You can also access a committee application at this link.
If you have any questions please call 715-779-3700.
Applications are due September 30, 2021.
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Community Members Needed for
Newly Created Cemetery Committee
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In accordance with the recently approved Burial Ordinance (Chapter 29 in the Red Cliff Code of Laws), the Tribal Historic Preservation Office is seeking community members to serve on a Cemetery Committee.
The Cemetery Committee will consist of five members appointed by the Red Cliff Tribal Council.. The term of office for committee members will be staggered with three members serving two-year terms, and two members serving three-year terms.
The Cemetery Committee may develop its own Ad Hoc Sub-Committee(s) for short term purposes to carry out the objectives and functions of the Committee.
If you are interested in serving on the Cemetery Committee, please pick up and drop off an application at the front desk of the Tribal Administration Building. You can also access a committee application online.
Please direct any questions to the Tribal Historic Preservation Office at 715-779-3761.
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Education Department Seeking Video Artist |
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This opportunity is open to all ages. Work will be completed remotely or at the Education Department as needed.
This video artist position is sponsored by a SAMHSA Opioid Grant and the video artist's work will benefit Native American families.
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Emergency Rental Assistance Available For
Tribal Members in Ashland and Bayfield County
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The Emergency Rental Assistance Program is still offering help and is accepting applications. This program is open to Red Cliff Tribal Members who rent housing in either Ashland County or Bayfield County.
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program can pay up to 12 months of rent and utilities for qualifying households. It is NOT required that applicants live in tribal housing or have past due bills.
Contact 715-779-3700 ext 4208 or ext 4209 with any questions.
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Protect Our Elders, Children, and Community
Get a COVID-19 Vaccine
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CDC COVID Study by Vaccine Status
A key element to this study is the chart below, which looks at the 7-day rolling average of hospitalization rates of the vaccinated versus unvaccinated. These studies really help illustrate what we know is that those who are being hospitalized, by and large, are unvaccinated. Many deaths and hospitalizations are preventable with a vaccine.
One other key data point that should be shared: On July 25, the SARS-CoV-2 infection rate among unvaccinated persons was 4.9 times and the hospitalization rate was 29.2 times higher than the rates among fully vaccinated persons.
For more information on this study and COVID-19 vaccines visit www.cdc.gov.
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Red Cliff Is Rockin' It To Community Immunity |
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Herd Immunity is the resistance to the spread of a contagious disease within a population that results if a sufficiently high proportion of individuals are immune to the disease, especially through vaccination. We like to call this “Community Immunity." Community immunity protects those that are unable to receive the vaccine – DO YOUR PART TO PROTECT OUR COMMUNITY!
The Red Cliff initial goal to reach “Community Immunity” was 70%. We have surpassed that and set our next goal at 80%.
The Red Cliff Health Center will continue to offer walk-in Covid-19 vaccine clinics – approximately one per month. Red Cliff currently offers all three vaccines: Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson. You can call us at (715)779-3707 to schedule a vaccine.
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September: Gynecologic Cancer Awareness |
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Women should start pap smear screenings at age 21. Between the ages of 21-29, women whose pap smears are normal only need to repeat testing every three years. At age 30 and over women should have testing for the human papillomavirus (HPV) with their Pap smear. Between the ages of 30-65, women whose pap smears and HPV screening are normal only need to repeat testing every five years.
What is a PAP smear?
A pap smear is a procedure in which a small brush or spatula is used to gently remove cells from the cervix so they can be checked under a microscope for cervical cancer or cell changes that may lead to cervical cancer.
What is HPV?
HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). There are many different types of HPV. Some types of HPV can cause health problems including genital warts and cancers.
If you are due for a pap smear and/or HPV screening and feel you cannot receive one due to lack of health insurance, you may be eligible for the Wisconsin Well Woman Program:
Wisconsin Well Woman Program (WWWP) provides preventive health screening services to women with little or no health insurance coverage.
Well Woman pays for mammograms, Pap tests, cervical cancer screenings, multiple sclerosis testing for high-risk women, and certain other health screenings.
Covered services are available from participating health care providers at no cost to Well Woman clients.
There is no premium, co-payment, or deductible for the Well Woman Program.
You are eligible if:
· You are a woman aged 45 through 64
· Your income is within the programs guidelines
· You do not have health insurance, or the insurance you have doesn’t cover routine check-ups and screening, or you are unable to pay the deductible or co-payment.
Please call the Red Cliff Community Health Center to schedule your pap 715-779-3707.
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Cold and Flu Season is Right Around the Corner |
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Are you planning on getting your influenza vaccine this year? It is now more important than ever to get the influenza vaccine to protect both yourself and your family.
The Red Cliff Community Health Center is working on a plan to get the influenza vaccine administered to anyone that wants it as quickly as possible.
Please stayed tuned for upcoming influenza vaccine clinics, dates, and schedules.
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High School and Middle School Sports Are Back! Is it time for your child's sports physical? |
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Playing sports is a great way to have fun and stay fit. And anyone who has played sports knows that you have to pay some extra attention to your health. If you play team sports, you may have had a sports physical. A sports physical is a visit to the doctor to make sure you're healthy enough to play the sport you want to play.
What Happens During a Sports Physical?
There are two main parts to a sports physical: your medical history and the physical exam.
Your medical history includes questions about illnesses and injuries you have had, such as asthma or a broken leg. It is important to know about medical problems that run in your family or any medicines you take daily. For example, has anyone in your family had heart trouble? Another important question is whether you've ever passed out, felt dizzy, or felt pain in your chest while running or playing. You should fill out the form with your mom or dad, so the answers are the same. Your doctor may ask additional questions during the exam.
During the physical exam, the doctor will:
measure height
check weight
measure blood pressure
listen to heart and lungs
feel belly
look in ears, nose, and throat
check eyesight
check hearing
test how strong and flexible the child is
Please call the Red Cliff Community Health Center a couple of weeks before the sport your child will be participating in begins.
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Childhood Obesity: Healthy Tips from Dr. Darling |
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As the Red Cliff Pediatrician, I have noticed a disturbing trend during the COVID-19 Pandemic. This trend is a combination of increasing obesity and decreasing cognitive strength. When I say cognitive strength, I include developmental task achievement as well as increasing symptoms of behavioral/mental health deterioration.
Now, I never want to come across as judgmental about these things as I believe they are simply symptoms of a deeper problem. But what deeper problem could connect both the increasing obesity and decreasing mental health? Chronic inflammation! (Caveat: nothing with people is ever only due to one cause, but this is one we CAN affect).
Several families have heard my thoughts on this subject already, as I am trying to get others to think about it also, but I am excited to write about it as well. So, how does chronic inflammation create these symptoms?
When something that causes inflammation (pro-inflammatory) is brought into the body, our miraculous body tries to neutralize it and frequently can. However, if the pro-inflammatory agent continues to be brought into the body, the body eventually becomes overwhelmed and disease ensues. For instance, if sugar enters the gut, it is very pro-inflammatory and creates inflammation in the gut wall. This inflammation leads to imbalance in gut bacteria/yeast and a pulling away of neuro-chemicals from the brain, especially the developing brain. So not only is the gut battling the pro-inflammatory food, but the developing brain is suffering as well. This leads to both obesity and behavior, learning, and mental health issues.
So, what are common pro-inflammatory agents?
Sugar, Sugar, SUGAR!!! And this includes all processed foods, which nowadays is almost all foods (even pure chicken breast can sometimes have liquid sugar injected). Why is sugar in almost everything we eat? Because sugar is addictive. Sugar is estimated to be 8x as addictive as cocaine! Sugar comes hidden in many words, but if it is a processed food in any way (including white flour products, white rice), it is quickly broken down by the body into sugar which is now needing to be managed.
Common dairy is also pro-inflammatory for many people. If you aren’t sure if you can tolerate common dairy, take it all out of your diet for a couple of weeks then re-introduce and see how you feel or how your child seems. Options are goat, sheep or A2 cow milk, or if all animal milks are problematic, try plant-based “milks” such as oat, rice, almond, etc (except soy which can also be pro-inflammatory).
Blue light, found in our ubiquitous screens and fluorescent lights. It’s present in all white light, but we stare at our screens under fluorescent lights many hours of every day. Try blue light filters, red light only for nighttime, or simply decreasing screen time. Blue light seems to change the sleep-wake cycles in our brain and poor sleep is…pro-inflammatory!
Lack of movement. Our bodies are made to move and when we don’t move, inflammation increases.
Lack of water. Decreased water does many bad things to our bodies, but in our gut, water helps to move waste materials out.
Trauma. A history of trauma especially in childhood can lead to inflammation, as well, but this is a topic for another day…
So, in a nutshell…
1. Minimize sugar and processed foods.
2. Try healthier types of dairy products.
a. A2 cow, goat, or sheep milk products.
b. Plant-based, like oat, rice, almond, but not soy.
3. Minimize blue light.
4. Stabilize sleep patterns.
5. Get your body moving.
6. Drink water.
These are some straightforward ways to combat inflammation leading to what we see as obesity and cognitive decline. To review these in more depth, please make an appointment with me for your child. But any bit you can do of these will help. This is a lifelong journey toward health and balance, but start now to create these healthy habit for yourself and the children in your lives.
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Virtual Recovery Meetings |
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There are various AA / NA / Alanon group meetings offered around the Chequamegon Bay area.
Click HERE to access the different meeting links and information.
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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 2021 |
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FoodWIse Nutrition has released its September 2021 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 2021 FoodWIse newsletter.
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ECC Returns to Normal Services September 8 |
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Boozhoo ECC families!
We know that everyone has been waiting patiently to find out what is going to happen with students this Fall at the ECC. The wait is over!! We will be resuming with services as usual beginning September 8, 2021.
Please read the details of the new year and keep in mind that there is the possibility that it may be deemed necessary by ECC management, RCCHC or Tribal Administration to decrease services (by number of children, day, hours, etc.) for the safety and well-being of children and staff. This may not allow us to give a lot of notice, but we will do everything we can to communicate these changes as soon as we are aware of them.
As always, if anyone has any questions or concerns, please reach out to the Administrator, Jenn Leask 715-779-5030 ext. 2561 or the Center Director, Jamie Goodlet-King 715-779-5030 ext. 2527.
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Bayfield School District Updates |
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We have a new trail to enjoy! This has been a year-long collaboration with Bayfield City Parks & Recreation Committee, Bayfield School and School Board, Bayfield Community Education Foundation, and Bayfield Area Trails volunteers and at last it is ready for use!
Located just east of the school, right off the parking lot, hop on and enjoy connecting with the entire trail system of the Big Ravine. Get outside and soak in some time on the trail!
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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 |
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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 |
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T-Ball Season Comes to a Close |
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The Red Cliff Boys and Girls Club has finished up the 2021 T-ball season. This year’s coaches were Abe Butterfield, Giovanni Garramone and James Soulier. We would like to take a moment and thank them for their time and working with youth this summer during T-ball.
Youth worked on basic skills such a ground balls, hitting off a tee and throwing and catching baseballs.
We would like to thank all the kids and their families that took part this year! We hope you had fun just as much as we did! Thank you for taking part and we hope to see you again next year and help you continue to grow in your baseball skills!
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Youth of the Month: Ira Newago |
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Ira is 13 years old and goes to Bayfield School. Her favorite thing to do is play video games. Ira’s favorite color is Green. Her favorite video game is Genshin Impact, and she likes to draw in her free time.
We asked Ira if she could go anywhere in the World where would it be? Ira said, she would go to Japan because of the video game making and Anime they have there. We asked what her favorite food is, she said pasta.
Axolotl (tiger salamander) is her favorite animal.
When Ira grows up, she wants to be an Animator. Lastly, we asked Ira what her two favorite things about the Boys & Girls Club are: 1) it’s fun, 2) activities that take place.
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Aged Appliance Replacement Program |
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The program is designed to serve Red Cliff Tribal Elders in replacing major appliances, such as stoves, refrigerators, hot water heaters, and furnaces. Eligible applicant households can receive up to $1,100 towards new appliances. The assistance will be paid directly to the vendor for any appliances.
Click HERE to access an application.
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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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News Across Indian Country |
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Red Cliff Tribal Administration Office
88455 Pike Road
Bayfield, Wi. 54814
715-779-3700
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