Miisaninawiind :: July 5-11, 2021 |
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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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Chii Miigwech For A Fantastic Pow Wow Weekend |
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The 43rd Annual Red Cliff Pow Wow was held this past weekend at the Red Cliff Pow Wow Grounds after being cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID=19 Pandemic.
The Pow Wow's theme focused on noojimo'iwewin minawaa nodjimowin (healing and recovery) to recognize the community's efforts to heal.
Saturday featured two Grand Entries with beautiful dancing and passionate drumming. Josiah Thunder and Pamela Butterfield served as Head Dancers for the first Grand Entry, followed by Ed Bresette and Clarissa Bresette as Head Dancers for the second Grand Entry. Dillion Krisik and Chanel Wachsmuth led as Head Dancers for the third Grand Entry on Sunday.
Lester Gibbs did a great job as emcee and Joe Medicine served as Arena Director. It was an honor to have Mike Christiansen as Head Veteran at this year's Pow Wow.
The Pow Wow featured a variety of vendors and some highly entertaining judged specials! The woodland style drum contest, men's woodland, jingle dress special, two step grand champion, fancy shawl, grass dance, and iron man competitions were incredible to watch! Chii miigwech to all who competed!
The Red Cliff Pow Wow Committee would like to say chii miigwech to all who participated in the 43rd Annual Red Cliff Pow Wow! Aho!
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Language Camp set for July 6-9 at Raspberry |
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The Red Cliff Language Camp is back in person this year from July 6-9, 2021 at Raspberry Campgrounds.
Join us in Miskwaabekong (Red Cliff) for moccasin making, traditional games, traditional cooking, Ojibwemowin, and much more!
COVID-19 safety guidelines will be in place. If you are fully vaccinated, stop by the Red Cliff Community Health Center and provide proof of vaccination. You will receive a wristband. The wristband is required to attend camp!
Those who are not fully vaccinated will be required to test daily at the health center. See flyer for details.
Please contact Richard LaFernier or Red Cliff Tribal Historic Preservation at 715-779-3761 ext 4803 with any questions.
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General Election Voting July 6 |
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Voting for the 2021 General Election will take place on July 6 at Legendary Waters Resort & Casino. These candidates will appear on the ballot:
Chairperson Candidates
Christopher D. Boyd
Ray DePerry
Treasurer Candidates
Dennis J. Soulier
Stephanie A. Defoe-Haskins
At-Large Candidates (Three open seats)
Nicholas R. DePerry
Angie LaPointe
Ruby Ann Miskwa-Bineshi Basina Stillday
Mark Bresette Jr
Mercie Angela Gordon
Demetri Morris
Christopher Hicks
Steven L. Boyd
Vincent "Butch" Bresette
William Poch
Free rides to the polls are available and provided by Miskwaabekong Transit!
Please direct any questions to Secretary Laura Gordon at secretary@redcliff-nsn.gov or call 715-779-3700.
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"Anishinaabe Dibaajimowin: An Ojibwe Story" |
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"Anishinaabe Dibaajimowin: An Ojibwe Story" is set for July 30-31 at the Big Top Chautauqua. This is a musical theater show that celebrates the rich culture and history of the Anishinaabe people of the Great Lakes Region.
"Anishinaabe Dibaajimowin" is sponsored by Wisconsin Public Radio and is written and produced by Michael 'Laughing Fox' Charette with Big Top Musical Director Severin Behnen. The show features performances by artists from Red Cliff, Bad River, Lac Courte Oreilles, and Fond du Lac along with members of the Blue Canvas Orchestra.
The production blends traditional music and storytelling, modern music, hip hop and spoken word, accompanied by original artwork, photography and historical images.
Click HERE for more information and tickets!
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Peacock Earns Four Directions Scholarship |
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From DSA Community Foundation
Including excerpts written by Robin Armagost
Shana Peacock is one of two women to be the first recipients of the Four Directions Scholarship sponsored by the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation.
Peacock - a Red Cliff Tribal Member - is studying Education at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College in Cloquet while also working at a day care.
"I enjoy working with young children, teaching them our values and traditions," said Peacock. "It's my duty to help these little Native children learn their culture."
Kayla Plucinski from Bad River is the other recipient of the Four Directions Scholarship. The scholarship was created by Penny Gill who lives on Madeline Island. The Four Directions Scholarship specifically supports higher education for Native and Indigenous students.
Chii Miigwech to Penny Gill and the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation for providing the Four Directions Scholarship and supporting education for Indigenous students!
Click HERE to learn more about how to donate or apply for the Four Directions Scholarship Fund.
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Tribal Monitor Training - Sign Up |
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This course is for anyone interested in becoming a tribal monitor or anyone needing to update your tribal monitor certification. There is a $400 stipend available for Tribal Monitors. This course has a 14-person limit.
Sign up for the course by returning the registration form to the Red Cliff Tribal Historic Preservation Office:
marvin.defoe@redcliff-nsn.gov
edwina.buffalo-reyes@redcliff-nsn.gov
Contact THPO with any questions: 715-79-3761 ext 4801.
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Jiibaakwedaa Ingredient Pickup Now at Nooji |
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JIIBAAKWEDAA (Let's Cook) - On July 6th or 7th pick up FREE food ingredients at the Noojimo'iwewin Center. Then, watch this video of the recipe being made.
Follow the video and the recipe card provided in the food box to make your own delicious wild rice cakes! Please send in your cooking pictures to emetelica@redcliffhealth.org to be entered in a prize drawing.
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The Red Cliff Tribal Council will meet on Monday July 5 at Legendary Waters Buffalo Bay Grand Ballroom.
The meeting time has been adjusted and is scheduled to start at 9:00 AM.
Click HERE for the meeting agenda.
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Reminder to Safely Dispose of Fireworks |
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With Fourth of July festivities upon us, the Red Cliff Environmental Department reminds us to safely and properly dispose of unused, misfired, or "dud" fireworks. Following these safe disposal steps will minimize fire hazards and help ensure the protection of you, your family, and waste haulers.
Completely submerge fireworks in a large bucket of water and soak until thoroughly saturated. This may take a few minutes for small fireworks or as long as overnight for larger ones.
Double wrap the completely soaked fireworks in plastic wrap or two plastic bags so they do not dry out.
Place the double-bagged fireworks in the household trash or take them to the local solid waste facility.
Please avoid dousing fireworks in lakes, ponds, or rivers because the chemical compounds can be harmful to the ecosystem.
If you plan to store unused fireworks that have not yet expired, keep them in a cool, dry place such as a garage and out of the reach of children. Never place fireworks on top of an electrical appliance, such as a refrigerator or freezer. The appliance could be struck or damaged through extreme weather events such as lightning or power surges, resulting in the possible ignition of the fireworks. Please also follow any other instructions accompanying the firework products.
If there are any questions, call the Red Cliff Environmental Department at 715-779-3650!
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Broadband Access Report Released |
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The Governor's Task Force on Broadband Access has released its Broadband Report with strategies for successfully expanding high-speed internet access to every residence, business, and institution in the state by 2025. The report includes solutions to make broadband affordable for all communities.
View the full report HERE.
The Task Force consisted of experts, stakeholders, and public officials who met virtually between August 2020 and June 2021. Chii Miigwech to Red Cliff IT Director Theron Rutyna for serving on the task force to ensure Red Cliff and all of Indian Country was considered in the report.
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Click HERE to take the American Rescue Plan Funds Allocation survey.
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Environmental Dept FONSI open for comment |
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The Red Cliff Environmental Department is publishing a Draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). Based on the Environmental Assessment conducted by the Red Cliff Environmental Department for the Tribal Courthouse Renovation and Expansion Project managed by the Red Cliff Planning Department, it has been determined the proposed action will not have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement is not required. The Draft FONSI and Environmental Assessment are available for a 30-day public comment period regarding the proposed project.
The RC Environmental Department invites written comments on the Draft FONSI of the proposed project. You can view the Draft FONSI and the Environmental Assessment online. Paper copies can also be found at the RC Environmental Office, Tribal Administration Building, Tribal Courthouse, RC Elderly Center, RC Transfer Station, and Peterson's Food and Smoke Shop. Written comments will be accepted until July 10, 2021 at 4:30 PM.
Please direct comments to Linda Nguyen, Environmental Director.
Via Mailing Address:
Red Cliff Environmental Department
88455 Pike Road
Bayfield, WI 54814
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Elderly Dining Center Set to Reopen July 12 |
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The Red Cliff Elderly Dining Center is scheduled to reopen for Congregate Dining beginning July 12. Food will be served from 12 PM - 1 PM.
Elders wishing to stay with Home Delivered Meals must provide a doctor's note. If you have already provided a doctor's note, you do not need to provide another one.
We look forward to seeing everyone!
Please call Elderly Director Anna Hanson with any questions at 715-779-3706.
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Emergency Rental Assistance Still Available |
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The Emergency Rental Assistance Program is still offering help and is accepting applications.
Do you have friends or family who are Red Cliff tribal members renting anywhere in Bayfield County? Red Cliff still has Emergency Rental Assistance available to 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.
Click HERE to learn more and apply.
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Quarantine Guidelines Updated |
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Quarantine is used to separate someone who might have been exposed to COVID-19 and may develop illness away from other people.
In December 2020, the CDC provided guidance for a shortened quarantine period from 14 days to 10 days. At that time, Red Cliff was still experiencing high rates of infection and had not yet begun vaccinating the community. Therefore, both the Tribe and Bayfield County continued to enforce the 14-day quarantine period.
In June 2021, the Red Cliff Community has a current adult vaccination rate of 67% and vaccination rate of adolescents, ages 12-17, is approximately 50%. The infection rate has slowed considerably, and those occurring in days 11-14 of quarantine are rare.
The following updated quarantine protocols are now being implemented:
Updated Quarantine Protocol for Unvaccinated Close Contacts
· 10-day quarantine period and remain symptom free.
· Continuous self-monitoring and reporting through the 14-day period.
· Follow up PCR Covid test at day 10 prior to release.
Protocol for Fully Vaccinated Close Contacts
Fully vaccinated individuals that have close contacts with someone with COVID-19, and show no symptoms, are not required to quarantine.
People are considered fully vaccinated:
· 2 weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna, or
· 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine
Questions can be directed to the Red Cliff Community Health Center at 715-779-3707.
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Community Needs Assessment
Ashland/Bayfield County
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This survey is open to everyone in Ashland, Bayfield, and Iron Counties to help provide what our community believes are some key health priorities to focus on.
Click HERE to take the survey.
The survey is now open and will close on Monday, July 12.
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Noojimo'iwewin Center AA Campfire Meetings |
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The Noojimo'iwewin Center is now offering campfire AA meetings every Friday at 6:00 PM. The meetings will take place at 37450 Watertower Rd in Red Cliff.
Chairs, coffee, and lemonade will be provided.
Please contact the Noojimo'iwewin Center at 715-779-3508 with any questions.
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Virtual Sharing Circle - Every Wednesday |
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The virtual Sharing Circle hosted by the Noojimo'iwewin Center is back on Wednesdays at 6 PM! The Sharing Circle is scheduled weekly for each Wednesday.
This Sharing Circle provides an opportunity to share and receive support on your Recovery Journey from a Community of People who have been there. Weekly themes will be determined by the group.
Click HERE to access the meeting.
Meeting ID: 745 466 870
Password: nicetry
To join by Phone:
Dial +1 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 745 466 870
Password: 456125
For more information, please call 715-779-3508 or 715-779-3707 Ext. 2450
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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 - July 2021 |
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FoodWIse Nutrition has released its July 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 July 2021 FoodWIse newsletter.
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Bayfield School District Updates |
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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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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 715-779-344 extension 3512 with any questions.
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Legendary Waters Resort & Casino |
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News Across Indian Country |
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New Buoy System Provides Live Wave Conditions |
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The brains behind the SeaCavesWatch.org website have developed a new website that offers real-time wave condition information for the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Lake Superior. Before venturing onto the lake, paddlers and boaters should check WISC-Watch, which stands for Water Information for a Safe Coast Watch. The WISC-Watch site provides information from seven spotter buoys recently deployed throughout the islands, plus Chequamegon Bay near Ashland and Siskiwit Bay near Cornucopia. The buoys monitor wave height, water temperature and wind information.
“Apostle Islands National Lakeshore offers world-class sea kayaking and sailing in a remote environment,” said Lynne Dominy, park superintendent. “But treacherous waves and frigid water temperatures can imperil boaters. We hope boaters will use this system to assess current conditions and to make good decisions before venturing out on Lake Superior.”
The site was developed as part of a yearlong project by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Wisconsin Sea Grant with advice from the National Park Service and the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program.
Click HERE to learn more!
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FEMA Offers Funeral Reimbursements
for COVID-19 Deaths
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency is now offering financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.
How to Apply
Call 844-684-6333
Eligibility
- The death must have occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia.
- The death certificate must indicate the death was attributed to COVID-19.
- The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien who incurred funeral expenses after January 20, 2020.
- There is no requirement for the deceased person to have been a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien.
If you had COVID-19 funeral expenses, we encourage you to keep and gather documentation. Types of information should include:
- An official death certificate that attributes the death directly or indirectly to COVID-19 and shows that the death occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia.
- Funeral expenses documents (receipts, funeral home contract, etc.) that includes the applicant’s name, the deceased person’s name, the amount of funeral expenses, and the dates the funeral expenses happened.
- Proof of funds received from other sources specifically for use toward funeral costs. We are not able to duplicate benefits received from burial or funeral insurance, financial assistance received from voluntary agencies, government agencies, or other sources.
Click HERE for details and information on the FEMA website.
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Red Cliff Tribal Administration Office
88455 Pike Road
Bayfield, Wi. 54814
715-779-3700
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