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July 10-16, 2023
Abitaa-niibini Giizis July (Halfway S 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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Tribal Council Election Results | |
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The Tribal Council General Election was held last week Tuesday July 4, 2023. Red Cliff Tribal Members had the opportunity to vote for a Chairperson, Treasurer, and three At-Large seats. See voting results below, or view all election information online at
www.redcliff-nsn.gov/election.
Nicole Boyd received the most votes for Chairperson, and will replace Christopher Boyd. Laura Gordon received the most votes for Treasurer, replacing Stephanie Defoe Haskins. Butch Bresette received enough votes to remain on the Council as an At-Large member. David Curran and Bryan Bainbridge have also been elected to serve as At-Large members. Check out next week's Miisaninawiind to learn more about your new Council members.
Swearing In Ceremony
The 2023 Tribal Council Swearing In Ceremony will be held this Saturday July 15 at Legendary Waters. The ceremony will begin at 10 AM. All community members are invited to attend.
Please contact the Tribal Council Secretary with any questions at 715-209-3989 or via email to secretary@redcliff-nsn.gov.
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Anishinaabemowin Gabeshiwin | |
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Chi-Miigwech to all staff, volunteers, and community members who attended Anishinaabemowin Gabeshiwin (Anishinaabe Language Camp) last week at Raspberry Campgrounds here in Gaa-Miskwaabikaang!
Community members had lots of language learning opportunities, a variety of traditional activities that also incorporate Anishinaabemowin, basket making, moccasin making, traditional cooking, flute making, fish net making, beading, lacrosse, and more!
Watch this video on Facebook to see more photos of Anishinaabemowin Gabeshiwin. Video created by Nathan Gordon.
Please contact the Red Cliff Tribal Historic Preservation Office with any questions at 715-779-3761.
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Pow Wow Photos Now Available | |
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Howah! All photos of the 45th Annual Red Cliff Pow Wow are now available for viewing on our Facebook page.
Chi-Miigwech to all for participating in the Pow Wow here in Gaa-Miskwaabikaang. Please feel free to share and save the photos for personal use only. These photos are not for commercial use or resale. If you wish to use any photo for commercial or advertising purposes, please contact the Red Cliff Communications Office at 715-779-3700 or email communications@redcliff-nsn.gov.
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Red Cliff Royalty Crowned | |
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This year's Royalty was crowned after the Friday night Grand Entry. Royalty are expected to attend area activities and represent Gaa-Miskwaabikaang at community events. Congratulations to this year's Gaa-Miskwaabikaang Royalty!
Sr. Miss: Ella Goodwin. Parents: Michelle Charette-Goodwin & Brian Goodwin
Jr. Miss: Zaylia Gordon. Parents: Athena Cadotte & Matt Gordon
Lil Miss: Pamela Albert. Parents: Tara & Zach Albert
Sr. Warrior: Ozaawaa Animikii Morris-Helms. Parents: Gretchen Morris & John Helms
Jr. Warrior: Kenyon Gordon. Parents: Josh & Erika Gordon & Tanya Thornburg
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Red Cliff Members Compete at Indigenous Games | |
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Several Red Cliff Tribal Members will be competing in the North American Indigenous Games beginning this weekend in Halifax, Nova Scotia!
Quintin Bresette will be playing for Team Wisconsin 16U in the basketball portion of the Games. Cree Defoe will be participating in 16U Athletics and cross country. Jayden Defoe will be participating in 14U Athletics. Brooke Dorman-Defoe will be participating in 14U Athletics.
Great job and chi-miigwech for representing Gaa-Miskwaabikaang!
The NAIG will take place July 15-23. Learn more about the Games HERE.
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The Noojimo'iwewin Center will host its next BBQ Cookoff this Saturday July 15. See flyer below and please call 715-779-3508 for more information. | |
Tribal Elder Food Box Program | |
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Boozhoo Elders! The next Tribal Elder Food Box Program date is this Friday July 14. This giveaway is for tribal members aged 55 and older. Boxes are expected to be ready around 1 PM this week.
Please call Food Distribution with any questions at 715-779-3740.
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Elder Benefit Update Event | |
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Red Cliff and Bad River Elder programs will host a Benefits Update Event on Friday July 14 from 10 AM - 2 PM at the Bad River Casino. This event is for all Tribal Elders and Medicare Beneficiaries.
There will be games, information, bingo, door prizes, and more.
Discussion and information topics include Preventive Services covered by Medicare; Extra help paying premiums; Preventing Medicare fraud; Medicare Updates; Social Security Updates; and more.
The Bad River Casino is located at 73370 US Hwy 2 in Odanah.
Please contact Grace Livingston, Aging & Disability Resource Specialist for more information:
715-292-5366
715-682-7150 ext 1493
ADRS@badriver-nsn.gov
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WIEA to host Act 31 Celebration | |
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The Wisconsin Indian Education Association (WIEA) will host an ACT 31 Celebration event at Legendary Waters on August 17.
All are welcome to join, including Tribal Council members, Tribal Education Committees, Tribal staff, Elders and Tribal Community. This is an opportunity to learn and hear about the integration of ACT 31 in our School Districts.
Wisconsin Act 31 is the statutory requirement that all school districts provide instruction in the history, culture, and tribal sovereignty of the American Indian nations in the state. This requirement represents our state’s commitment to serve our diverse communities and the American Indian tribes and bands who reside within Wisconsin’s borders.
There is space for up to five vendors. Please contact WIEA President Guyaushk (Jim Pete) with any questions or if you'd like to be a vendor during this event. Email guyaushk2002@yahoo.com.
James E. Pete, DBA
Anishinaabe/Ojibwe/Chippewa
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LCOOU Open House: Further Your Education | |
Interested in continuing your education? Here's an excellent opportunity to get signed up for LCOOU right here in Gaa-Miskwaabikaang. Stop by LCOOU's Red Cliff Outreach location "The Cabin" (located next to Buffalo Bay Store) on July 12! Learn more at www.lco.edu. | |
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The Red Cliff Tribe is seeking sealed bid proposals for the construction of a new Office/Storage building located at 36845 Aiken Rd in Gaa-Miskwaabikaang (Red Cliff Reservation).
Red Cliff is seeking to contract with a General Contractor to construct a 2,160 sq. ft. building. The first level will include a large, conditioned garage area, a conditioned storage area, three offices, a bathroom and mechanical room. The conditioned second level will include an open loft/storage area, and IT/security rack.
An optional pre-bid meeting has been scheduled to allow potential bidders the opportunity to learn more about the project prior to submitting their bid. The pre-bid meeting will take place on Friday, July 14th, 2023 at 10:00 am at the Red Cliff Health Clinic Building located at 36745 Aiken Rd, Bayfield, WI 54814. A Microsoft Teams link for the meeting will be extended upon request.
View the entire RFP and project details HERE.
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Are you a tribal member-owned business interested in having your business included in our Business Directory? Click HERE.
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Noojimo'iwewin Center Meetings | |
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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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 2023 | |
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FoodWIse Nutrition has released its July 2023 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 2023 FoodWIse newsletter.
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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 | |
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The Red Cliff Education Department is offering additional financial support for those who have already applied for the Higher Education and Job Training Program.
Want to apply for the scholarship? Here's what we need from you:
Application, Education Plan, Unofficial Transcript, Fall/Spring Schedule.
Click HERE to learn more and access an application.
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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 | |
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.
You are also able to apply for Home Repair Assistance and Down Payment Assistance.
Click HERE to access an application.
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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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Residential Resource Coordinator
Available For Housing Tenants
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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.
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Red Cliff TNR Ganawenjigaade for Ziigwan 2023 | |
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The Red Cliff Treaty Natural Resources Division has released its latest edition of the Ganawenjigaade newsletter for Ziigwan (Spring) 2023.
You will find anishinaabemowin vocabulary, program updates, permit information, rabies clinic, updates on water protection, and more!
Click HERE to access.
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Legendary Waters Resort & Casino | |
Click HERE to order online! | |
News Across Indian Country | |
GLIFWC seeking Deputy Administrator | |
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Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission is accepting applications for Deputy Administrator, Grant Manager / Grant Writer, and Field Warden.
View all position details at www.glifwc.org.
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BIA Great Lakes Agency is accepting job applications for its Deputy Superintendent for Trust Services position.
View all details and apply HERE.
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Red Cliff Tribal Administration Office
88455 Pike Road
Bayfield, Wi. 54814
715-779-3700
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