Miisaninawiind August 30-September 5, 2021
Manoominike-giizis (Ricing 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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Direct Relief Payment
Application Opens September 1
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All Red Cliff Tribal Members will be able to apply for their COVID-19 Health Pandemic General Welfare Direct Relief Payments beginning September 1, 2021. Applications must be received on or before Friday October 15, 2021 at 4:30 PM. Checks will be mailed directly on a rolling basis. Direct deposit is not available.
Red Cliff Tribal Members aged 18 and older will qualify for a $1,200 payment, and Red Cliff Tribal Members under the age of 18 will qualify for a $500 payment. If a young adult turns 18 during the enrollment period (Sept 1 – Oct 15), they will receive an adult allocation.
Paper applications along with all submission instructions will be available at the Tribal Administration Building beginning September 1, downloadable online, and as an e-application. Completed applications and any supporting documents can be returned to the Tribal Administration Building, e-mailed to RCARP@redcliff-nsn.gov, or submitted via the online application. The downloadable application and e-application will be available online at www.redcliff-nsn.gov/ARP.
The application will require a current address, date of birth, and full tribal enrollment number. This is to ensure the applicant is an enrolled Red Cliff Tribal Member. Within the application the member must indicate direct impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tribal Members under the age of 18 should be included as a dependent in their parent/guardian’s application. Each dependent can be claimed on only one parent/guardian’s application. For minors that are in Out of Home Placement through a court decision, the current caregiver has the right to claim that minor as a dependent on their application. Red Cliff is not responsible for determining custody issues due to separation of parents. The parent with established primary custody has the right to claim their child as a dependent on the application.
Tribal Members under the age of 18 should be listed as the primary applicant ONLY if their parent/guardian is not a Red Cliff Tribal Member.
The Red Cliff Tribal Council has opened this round of general welfare assistance to benefit the entire Red Cliff Tribal Membership as a whole. Part of this decision is due to the difference between the recent American Rescue Plan Allocations and the 2020 CARES Act funding that led to relief payments only for Tribal Members living in Bayfield County, as the CARES Act allocation was based on service area enrollment numbers. These ARPA allocations total $43,410,980 – which is significantly more than the 2020 CARES Act funding of $10,483,111.
Funds remaining after the distribution of general welfare assistance payments will be allocated to positively impact Miskwaabekong now, and for the future generations.
The ARPA funds are intended to help states, counties, cities, and tribal governments cover increased expenditures, replenish lost revenue, and mitigate economic harm from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Red Cliff Uses HUD Grant
to Address Housing Shortage
Homeownership and rental opportunities expanded, nearing completion
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Red Cliff Community Members will soon have increased access to affordable housing options, including 10 new homeownership units, 12 new rental units, and a completely renovated six-plex – as part of a $4.8M U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant the Tribe received in late 2019. Many units have been delivered throughout the summer and are expected to be move-in ready beginning in September through this coming winter.
These additions and renovations are a vital step in providing more quality affordable housing options for the community, and open the door for more Tribal Members to return home to Miskwaabekong.
“The homeownership units, rentals, and renovated six-plex are massive steps in reversing the extreme housing shortage we’re experiencing in Red Cliff,” said Cheryl Cloud, Red Cliff Chippewa Housing Authority Executive Director. “We are so grateful and excited to be providing affordable renting and ownership options for Tribal Members, and we are very thankful for the opportunities created by this HUD grant.”
Homeownership
The 10 homeownership units are open to any Red Cliff Tribal Member regardless of where they currently live. The floor plans available include five two-bedroom homes priced around $135K, three 3-bed homes priced around $140K, and two four-bed homes priced around $180K. The 10 ownership lots are located along Daley Road, Acorn Road, Moccasin Road, and Watertower Road. Ownership lots are expected to be ready for occupancy beginning this fall and continuing through 2022 as the accelerated build schedule is incrementally completed. One of the two-bedroom homes, one of the three-bedroom homes, and one of the four-bedroom homes will be available for purchase in 2021.
The homeownership units also provide the buyers with around $70K is equity as the site development cost is completely covered under grant funding. This group of homeowners will not be eligible for RCCHA’s Down Payment Assistant Program because of this $70K equity already being provided.
Tribal Members can either purchase a pre-designed home that is set up on the lot, or submit their own building and layout plans. Tribal Members interested in owning a home should contact the Red Cliff Chippewa Housing Authority at 715-779-3744 or visit RCCHA offices located at 37645 New Housing Rd in Red Cliff.
Interested homebuyers will have an opportunity to connect with potential lending options on September 8. A virtual meeting is set up with the USDA. It is recommended to schedule an appointment by contacting Elizabeth Boyd at 715-779-3744 or via email at eboyd@redcliffhousing.org. Wisconsin Native Loan Fund also provides lending options. Learn more at winlf.org or 715-588-1600.
Rental Units
Seven of the 12 affordable rental units have been delivered, and the remaining five units will be delivered in September. The rental units are expected to be ready for occupancy beginning in September and October. Tribal Members and families have been selected for the rental units from the current Housing waitlist. The rental unit lots are located along Acorn Road, Moccasin Road, Buffalo Drive, and Ezigaa Drive.
The newly renovated six-plex is also complete. Tenants have been selected from the waitlist and are leasing up September 1.
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on August 26 to commemorate the project.
“On behalf of the Tribal Council I’d like to say miigwech to all who played a role in helping Red Cliff take the next step in providing more affordable housing options,” said Chairman Christopher Boyd. “There is more work to be done to improve the overall housing situation in Miskwaabekong, but we continue to make big strides towards helping the membership.”
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In late 2019 the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded nearly $200 million to 52 Native American tribes across the country, with $4.8 million dedicated to the Red Cliff Chippewa Housing Authority. Red Cliff was the only tribe in Wisconsin to receive this award, and was one of eight tribes in the Eastern Woodlands Region of ONAP to receive the award.
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Bayfield County Upholds Denial of Conditional Use Permit for Kristle KLR Water Bottling Project |
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On August 26 the Bayfield County Board of Adjustment upheld the Bayfield County Zoning decision and unanimously denied Kristle KLR's appeal. Kristle KLR proposes to start storing and trucking artesian water from two properties zoned Recreational Business and Residential property in Herbster, Wisconsin. Kristle KLR has stated they will appeal this decision to the circuit court.
Over 1,600 letters of opposition and one letter in support of Kristle KLR were sent to the Board of Adjustment. There was a public hearing and people were able to share their comments.
The Red Cliff Band will continue to work towards protecting Treaty rights and ceded territory. The Red Cliff Band remains committed to protecting nibi (water), aki (land), and air of our current and ancestral homelands for our people and the generations to come. Preserving the environment means preserving our treaty rights and our traditional life ways.
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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 should be mailed 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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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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After Hour Listening Sessions
with Chairman Boyd and Vice-Chairman Gordon
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Tribal Administration will be offering After Hour Listening Sessions from 5:00-7:00 PM every other Wednesday beginning September 1.
Community members are invited to share issues and ideas in a private setting with Chairman Boyd and Vice-Chairman Gordon. Individuals can schedule 15-minute intervals. Walk-ins will also be accommodated.
Please sign up by calling 715-779-3700 ext 4227 or email:
jean.gordon@redcliff-nsn.gov
melissa.topping@redcliff-nsn.gov
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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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Bad River Pow Wow Cancelled |
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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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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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School Supplies Still Available |
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The Red Cliff JOM / Education Committee will be giving away free school supplies at Red Cliff's Ginanda Gikendaasomin library located at the Red Cliff Cultural Grounds.
Any families that missed Friday or Saturday can still stop by the Library on Monday and Tuesday this week.
Dates:
Fri August 27 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sat August 28 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Mon August 30 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tue August 31 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Non-Bayfield School students can also contact the Education Department for assistance.
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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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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 view all program details and 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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