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June 26 - July 2, 2023
Ode'imini Giizis June (Strawberry 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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Howah! The 45th Annual Red Cliff Pow Wow, located in Gaa-Miskwaabikaang at Hwy 13 & Aiken Rd, is happening this weekend June 30 - July 2.
View all event details and any updates online at www.redcliff-nsn.gov/powwow and on our Facebook page.
Pow Wow Workers Needed
The Pow Wow Committee is looking for individuals to assist with a variety of jobs including button sales, security, traffic, dancer registration, etc. Please call the Administration Building at 715-779-3700 if you'd like to sign up to work.
Pow Wow positions will be paid $10/hour, and will work 4-hour shifts.
Timeframes Needed:
Friday 4-8 PM; Saturday 9 am - 1 pm, 1 pm - 5 pm, 5 pm - 9 pm; Sunday 9 am - 1 pm, 1 pm - 5 pm.
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Tribal Council General Election
Biinjwebinigedaa ~ Let's Vote!
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Candidates are set for the Tribal Council General Election on July 4, 2023. Red Cliff Tribal Members will have the opportunity to vote for a Chairperson, Treasurer, and three At-Large seats. Biinjwebinigedaa ~ Let's Vote!
See candidates below, or view all election information online at
www.redcliff-nsn.gov/election.
All voting will take place at Legendary Waters. Polls will be open from 8 AM - 8 PM. Please remember to bring your Tribal ID. A valid Red Cliff Tribal ID is required to cast a ballot.
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Anishinaabemowin Gabeshiwin | |
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Anishinaabemowin Gabeshiwin (Anishinaabe Language Camp) is set for July 4-7, 2023 at Raspberry Campgrounds here in Gaa-Miskwaabikaang!
In addition to lots of language learning opportunities, we’ve got a variety of traditional activities that also incorporate Anishinaabemowin, including traditional games, basket making, moccasin making, traditional cooking, flute making, fish net making, beading, lacrosse, and more!
Free camping is available on-site, first come first serve. No alcohol and/or drugs.
More information and a detailed event schedule will be available online at www.redcliff-nsn.gov/languagecamp.
Please contact the Red Cliff Tribal Historic Preservation Office with any questions at 715-779-3761.
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We need your help:
Do you know a Red Cliff Member who will be competing at the Indigenous Games?
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ICYMI - Red Cliff Tribal Member and Bayfield High School student Quintin Bresette will be competing at the North American Indigenous Games in Halifax, Nova Scotia this July! Bresette was selected to play for Team Wisconsin 16U in the basketball portion of the Games.
We need your help in identifying any other Red Cliff Tribal Members who will be participating in the Games so we can honor and highlight their great accomplishment! If you know of any members competing in the NAIG, please have them contact us, or please let us know by emailing communications@redcliff-nsn.gov.
Read more about Quintin here.
The NAIG will take place July 15-23. Learn more about the Games HERE.
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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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Giwiidosendimin Project LAUNCH will host a Hand Drum Making Class on July 14! The class will be at Giwiidosendimin's Nuzzo House located at 88985 Nuzzo Road.
Limited drum kits are available. Please register by calling Amaris at 715-979-1554.
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Attention families with children aged 0-8! Join this wonderful opportunity with Giwiidosendimin Project LAUNCH and UW Extension's FoodWise program. The group will meet on Tuesdays this summer at the Boys & Girls Club from 10-11 AM.
Please contact Amaris with any questions at 715-979-1554.
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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. | |
Moilanen Completes Officer Leadership Course | |
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Red Cliff Police Department's Sergeant Shane Moilanen graduated from the U.S. Army's Engineer Basic Officer Leadership Course last weekend at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri.
The course is an intense 19-week, five days per week program that provides technical and tactical knowledge and skills.
Great job Sergeant Moilanen!
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Free Beach & Fishing Supplies | |
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The Red Cliff Family Violence Prevention Program is giving away free beach supplies and fishing supplies to community members!
Supplies can be picked up at the Family & Human Services Building, located at 88385 Pike Rd in Gaa-Miskwaabikaang.
Please call 715-779-3706 ext 5012 or ext 5022 with any questions.
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Tribal Properties Community Survey Results | |
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Chi-Miigwech to all community members who provided feedback with suggested uses for the future of several Tribal properties. Your input is valued greatly and will help determine the priorities, needs, and uses for these sites. Please note: no final decisions have been made on these sites. This information is only the result of community feedback. Please contact the Planning Department with any questions at 715-779-3700.
Sites include the Merchant Property, Merchant House site, former Jim Pete house on Hwy 13, former Cheers Bar site, Duplex next to Red Cliff Storage, House on Nuzzo Rd, Buffalo Bay Store current site, and the former Living Adventure's Kayak business site.
Feedback results can be viewed online 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 its Deputy Administrator position. Applications are due July 22, 2023.
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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Call for Artwork for the next TTAP Logo Design | |
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The Federal Highway Administration's Local Aid Support (LAS) is giving the newly re-established Tribal Technical Assistance Program (TTAP) a makeover. We are asking for assistance from the Tribal community to develop a creative and innovative look for the TTAP. The logo created must be engaging and align with the TTAP's mission and vision for providing training and technical assistance to Tribal transportation agencies all over the country that improves safety and encourages the use of innovation.
Entries will be judged on visual appeal, concept, logo meaning description,
design quality, and ease of reproduction.
The winning design will be announced during the National LTAP/TTAP annual conference in Columbus, OH, July 17-20, 2023.
Don't delay! Showcase your creativity by bringing the TTAP purpose to life!
*All entries must be submitted to TTAP@DOT.GOV by June 30th, 2023.*
For more information on the FHWA's TTAP or to find a regional TTAP center, visit https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/clas/ttap/
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Red Cliff Tribal Administration Office
88455 Pike Road
Bayfield, Wi. 54814
715-779-3700
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