Miisaninawiind :: May 10 - 16, 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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Primary Election Results
Boyd, DePerry, Soulier, Defoe-Haskins advance to General Election
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Voting for the Red Cliff Primary Election took place Friday May 7 at Legendary Waters Resort & Casino. Tribal Members had the opportunity to vote for Chairperson and Treasurer candidates.
Christopher Boyd and Ray DePerry received the most votes for Chairperson. Dennis Soulier and Stephanie Defoe-Haskins received the most votes for Treasurer. Boyd, DePerry, Soulier, and Defoe-Haskins advance and will be on the ballot for the General Election set for July 6.
In addition to voting for a Chairperson and Treasurer at the General Election, Tribal Members will also vote for candidates to fill three At-Large seats on the Tribal Council.
Tribal Members interested in running for an At-Large seat should formally submit their candidacy by June 21. Declarations can be sent via email to secretary@redcliff-nsn.gov or dropped off at the Tribal Administration Building.
Questions can be directed to 715-779-3700 ext 4228 or via email to secretary@redcliff-nsn.gov.
For all 2021 Election information and important dates, visit:
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Programs Raise Awareness for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women |
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President Biden officially declared May 5, 2021 at Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day, calling for support and collaboration to address and prevent the ongoing disproportionate number of Indigenous people who continue to go missing or are murdered.
"I call on all Americans and ask all levels of government to support Tribal governments and Tribal communities' efforts to increase awareness of the issue of missing and murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives through appropriate programs and activities," Biden wrote in his proclamation.
Tribal programs are working to further raise awareness for our missing and murdered indigenous peoples. Clinic staff created a display and wore red to call attention to MMIW.
Virtual Walk to Raise Awareness
Red Cliff Family Violence Prevention Program is sponsoring a virtual walk throughout May to raise awareness. Anyone can register online for the virtual walk.
Red Cliff FVVP is also sponsoring a prize contest for those who wear red on Wednesdays throughout May. Send a picture of yourself wearing red and you'll be entered into a prize drawing.
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Food Box Giveaways Set for May 13 & 27 |
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The Red Cliff Food Distribution Program will be hosting food box giveaways on Thursday May 13 and Thursday May 27. Both events are scheduled to take place at Red Cliff Boys & Girls Club, and boxes will be available from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
The Red Cliff Boys & Girls Club is located at 89645 Youth Center Dr in Red Cliff.
Please remain in your vehicle while food is loaded.
These giveaways are open to all.
Please call Red Cliff Food Distribution with any questions at 715-779-3740.
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Housing Offers Free Pickup of Cleanup Loads |
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Red Cliff Chippewa Housing Authority is offering to pick up Spring Cleanup loads for RCCHA tenants who have no means to haul their own.
Tenants should call to schedule a pickup by Friday May 21 by calling 715-779-3744 ext 3500.
There will be no charge for RCCHA tenants to bring loads directly to the transfer station, except for special waste disposal fees.
Click HERE for details and instructions on picking up any necessary vouchers and tenant verification letters.
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Elderly Feeding Stops Transition to 'Grab N Go'
Developing reopening plan for the dining center
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The Elderly Program recently announced a switch from Home Delivered Meals to a Grab and Go pickup system. The switch is now cancelled, and the Elderly Program is in the process of developing a plan to safely reopen Congregate Dining.
Please contact Anna Hanson with any questions at 715-779-3706.
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Sharing Food Around the Bay
Red Cliff Partners with Ashland, Bad River
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As tribal harvesters move from fishing to gathering forest plants, another nutritional supplement is set to be widely available around Chequamegon Bay. The Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians is working with the City of Ashland and the Bad River Band to distribute USDA's Farmers to Families food boxes throughout May.
Red Cliff’s Vincent Butch Bresette kickstarted the collaboration after securing several truckloads of food including meat, dairy, and vegetables through Hunger Task Force of Milwaukee.
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Honor Banquet Scheduled for May 25 |
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The 2021 Honor Banquet for Bayfield High School Class of 2021 graduates is scheduled for Tuesday May 25 at the Red Cliff Cultural Pow Wow Grounds. The event is set to begin at 6:00 PM.
There will be guest speakers, gifts, and more to honor our graduates.
Contact the Red Cliff Education Department at education@redcliff-nsn.gov or call 715-779-3700 with any questions.
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Community Cleanup Events Scheduled For May |
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Several community cleanup events are scheduled for this May. Community members are encouraged to get outside and help keep Miskwaabekong clean!
May 28: Spring Cleanup Day by RC Environmental Department (Spring cleanup dumpsters available to community May 27-29).
Click HERE to find more information on Environmental Department Spring Cleanup information in the Treaty Natural Resources 2021 Spring Ganawenjigaade newsletter.
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Council Approves Code Changes |
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The Red Cliff Tribal Council has approved changes to Chapter 16 and Chapter 18 of the Red Cliff Code of Laws. The changes pertain to the assessment of taxes on power lines or utility lines, and documentation regarding land lease regulations.
Click HERE for more details about the Code changes.
Access all chapters of the Red Cliff Code of Laws HERE.
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Spring Garden Assistance
Backyard Garden Tilling Now Available
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Free backyard-garden tilling is now available for Tribal Members living on the reservation. Mino Bimaadiziiwin can till established gardens to help prepare your garden for the growing season!
Click HERE for details or contact the Farm to schedule a day and time for tilling at 715-779-3782.
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Mino Bimaadiziiwin Farm
CSA Shares Now Available
Enjoy fresh, local, and delicious veggies all season long
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If eating fresh, local, and delicious veggies and fruits sounds ideal to you, then a Mino Bimaadiziiwin CSA Share might be just what you need! CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture and is a way for the farm to provide seasonal produce at the peak of freshness, all season long.
Our CSA has been operating since 2017, and includes a wide range of fresh vegetables and herbs, a small selection of fruits, and other items like maple syrup and eggs. Revenue from the CSA helps support Farm operations, which in turn help advance the food sovereignty goals of the Red Cliff Band. We are not certified organic but everything at the farm is grown using organic methods – no chemicals or pesticides here!
WHAT'S A CSA ALL ABOUT?
When you sign up for a share, each week you will receive a box containing 8-11 fresh, seasonal and delicious items produced right here at the farm.
SO WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
We grow over 35 varieties of vegetables and herbs, so you’ll find all your favorites and maybe some new ones to try. Along with veggies and herbs, our fruit production includes strawberries, apples and pears. We also operate a sugarbush and care for a flock of laying hens, so you may find maple syrup or farm fresh eggs in your box too.
We do our best to pack the boxes with all your favorite spring, summer, and fall crops – and we also might introduce you to some new ones! Each box will come with a newsletter describing the contents and include recipe suggestions and storage tips. We want your experience to be rewarding, and we know that it can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming if you’re not sure what to do with the bounty (it even feels that way for farmers sometimes!). That’s why we are here to answer all your questions, provide cooking tips, and support you on your journey of seasonal eating.
WHAT'S THE LOCAL FISH OPTION?
If you choose the Local Fish option (new for 2021!) you’ll receive bi-weekly shares of locally harvested Lake Superior fish. All fish is harvested by Tribal fisherman and processed just down the road at the Red Cliff Fish Company. Options available for some customization of your bi-weekly fish preferences.
WHY ARE CSA PROGRAMS IMPORTANT?
By signing up for a CSA, you are choosing the nutritional benefits of eating fresh and in-season, and you are also supporting the local food system and local farms. You can trust that your food is not only fresh and flavorful, but grown by farmers you know, right down the road. A stronger local food system is more environmentally sustainable, builds community, and is better for your health!
PRICES
*Our CSA runs for 18 weeks from June 22 through October 19.
Full Season Share - $475
Cost for Red Cliff Tribal Members - $350
Cost for low-income Red Cliff families - $75
(must be eligible for other food assistance programs to qualify for Low-income Shares)
Full Season Share Plus Local Fish Option - $575
Cost for Red Cliff Tribal Members - $450
Cost for low-income Red Cliff families - $100
(must be eligible for other food assistance programs to qualify for Low-income Shares)
*Fish will be included bi-weekly
SIGN UP
You can download and fill out this form and drop it off at the farm, email it, or mail it. You can also sign up online. Printed copies will be available at the farm as well. We are located at 36735 Aiken Road, right next to the Red Cliff Community Health Center. Just reach out if you have any questions! 715-779-3782.
Spaces are limited, sign up today!
CSA pick-up will be Tuesdays from 3pm to 5pm at the Mino Bimaadiziiwin Tribal Farm, beginning June 22.
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RCCHC Raising Mental Health Awareness |
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The Red Cliff Community Health Center is working to raise awareness and end the negative stigma around mental health. RCCHC is sponsoring a digital storytelling contest for youth and an awareness walk. Please join us in supporting mental health awareness!
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, contact us at (715) 779-3741 to begin services or to get help answering any questions you may have. Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am -4:30pm.
If you are having an emergency call 911, or if you are experiencing a mental health crisis call the Bayfield County Mental Health Crisis Line 24 hours a day at 1 (866) 317-9362.
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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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Behavioral Health May Newsletter |
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Red Cliff Behavioral Health has released its May newsletter.
Click HERE to access the full newsletter for behavioral health resources. This month the focus is on mental health.
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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 - May 2021 |
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FoodWIse Nutrition has released its May 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 April 2021 FoodWIse newsletter.
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Tribal Council Scholarship |
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The Red Cliff Tribal Council Scholarship is now open for applications.
This scholarship is open to any Red Cliff Tribal Member who is currently a senior in the Bayfield School district and plans on attending a post-secondary school in the 2021/2022 school year.
Click HERE for the scholarship details and application instructions.
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ECC Offers Workshop for Parents |
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Indigenous Arts & Sciences Registration |
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Registration for the 2021 Earth Partnership Indigenous Arts and Sciences (IAS) program is now open!
Click HERE to learn more and register for one of the 2021 summer institutes.
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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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Boys & Girls Club is back open!
Limited Capacity (10 Youth Limit)
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The Red Cliff Boys & Girls Club of Gitchigami is back open! Due to COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings, the Club can only allow 10 youth in at a time.
How this looks:
Youth must sign up for the day they wish to attend the Club (Monday-Thursday). The Club will have sign up sheets. Guardians can call the Club and sign up youth for the day. You may also come to the Club and sign up. This is a first come first serve for the 10 spots on each day. Once the 10-youth limit is filled we will not e allowing any other youth in at that time. We encourage you to sign up as soon as possible!
Restrictions
Youth must have an updated application and COVID-19 waiver in their file to attend the Club. If you are unsure if they have this, please call the Club. Once we are at the 10 youth limit, no other youth will be allowed in the Club. Youth must be in 3rd grade up to 12th grade. Masks must be worn and social distancing guidelines will be enforced.
We understand this is not ideal, but it is a start to getting back to some normalcy. Please be patient as we try to navigate through this.
Temporary Schedule
Monday - Thursday: 3 - 6 PM. Youth must be picked up or walking home by 6 PM. Rides will not be provided.
Friday: CLOSED. Meal pickup at Food Distribution.
Please call the Club with any questions at 715-779-3722.
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Free Meals for Club Members |
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The Red Cliff Boys and Girls Club continues its free meal campaign for club members through May.
Meals for Friday and Saturday are handed out at Red Cliff Food Distribution every Friday from 11 AM - 12:30 PM.
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WI DNR Requests Feedback on Wolf Hunt and Wild Rice Management |
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Public Comment on Fall 2o21 Wolf Harvest Season and
Future of Wolf Management open until May 15
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it is seeking public input on the next 10 years of wolf management in Wisconsin. The DNR simultaneously requests public comment on the fall 2021 wolf harvest season through the same online input tool.
As part of the management plan revision process, the DNR will convene a Wolf Management Plan Committee (WMPC). Ahead of the summer WMPC meetings, the DNR encourages the public to provide input on the next 10 years of wolf management in Wisconsin.
Following the public comment period on wolf management's future in Wisconsin, the WMPC will provide input to the DNR for developing an updated wolf management plan. The committee will comprise stakeholder groups, including hunting/trapping organizations, wolf advocacy/education organizations and agricultural/ranching organizations. The DNR also reserves additional seats on the WMPC for invited tribal and governmental agencies, the Wisconsin Conservation Congress and DNR technical staff support.
The DNR will write an initial draft of the wolf plan, guided by science and input from the WMPC and the public. The draft plan will be made available for public review and comment. The DNR will then submit a final draft to the Natural Resources Board (NRB) for approval in mid-2022.
The DNR is also simultaneously working to prepare for a fall 2021 wolf harvest season through a transparent and science-based process. The DNR has convened a 2021 Wolf Harvest Advisory Committee to provide input on the fall season's management objectives and harvest quota. The committee will consider the current management plan, state statute and the February 2021 season report in providing input to the department.
Throughout the process, the DNR will also coordinate with tribal partners and seek further public input on harvest objectives.
Public Comment for Wild Rice Management open until June 7
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on a draft Statewide Strategic Analysis of Wild Rice Management through June 7, 2021.
Wild rice is part of Wisconsin’s natural landscape. Beds of wild rice help maintain good water quality, and they provide food and habitat for waterfowl and many other types of wildlife. Protecting and managing wild rice will help ensure many wildlife species persevere for all to enjoy. Wild rice is also a culturally significant plant to Wisconsin’s Native American tribes, which have a personal and longstanding connection to wild rice.
The management of wild rice intersects with several DNR programs. The department chose to use the strategic analysis process to evaluate the range of scientific, natural resource and socioeconomic factors involved with protecting and encouraging the growth of wild rice. The purpose of the strategic analysis is to inform decision-makers and the public about current wild rice conditions, authorities and management practices, information gaps and alternative approaches.
A strategic analysis does not establish DNR policy or change existing rules. Instead, it will assist decision-makers, stakeholders and the public to better understand wild rice issues and make informed decisions about its management. This strategic analysis is the precursor to the development of a Statewide Wild Rice Management Plan.
“Wild rice is an amazing plant. Each year it grows from seed and transforms open waters into seas of grass, teeming with birds, mammals, insects, fish and other aquatic species,” said Jon Simonsen, DNR Environmental Analysis and Review Specialist.
“Whether you are familiar with wild rice or not, this analysis is intended to help anyone interested learn about wild rice and wild rice management.”
The public is encouraged to review and submit written comments to improve the accuracy, clarity and objectivity of the draft strategic analysis document by June 7, 2021 to:
Department of Natural Resources
c/o Jon Simonsen, DNR Rhinelander Service Center
107 Sutliff Ave., Rhinelander, WI 54501
Following the public comment period, the department will review the input and provide a summary of the comments received. The public will be notified once a final version of the Strategic Analysis is available.
To learn more about the Wild Rice Management Strategic Analysis, click here.
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Legendary Waters Resort & Casino |
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News Across Indian Country |
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Artwork Archive's Art Business Accelerator Grant provides visual artists with unrestricted funds, resources, and a curriculum to help establish, grow and manage their art careers. The grant is designed to arm artists with the necessary business skills to succeed as artists and entrepreneurs—and to make a living through their artwork.
Open to both emerging and established artists, the Art Business Accelerator distributes unrestricted funds to invest in your art business, as well as six weeks of self-guided online educational resources that increase business skills, economic proficiency, marketing knowledge, and more.
Eligibility requirements and application details are available HERE.
The application period is open until May 14.
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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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