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Miisaninawiind May 23-29, 2022
Zaagibagaa-Giizis (Budding 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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Ojibwemowin Tables Open to Community | |
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Starting Monday June 6, the Tribal Historic Preservation Department will host a weekly language table every Monday from 5:30-7:00 PM. This is open to all, and the sessions will be oriented towards adult learners.*
The THPO building is located at the pow wow grounds, 36750 Hwy 13 in Gaa-Miskwaabikaang. Please contact THPO with any questions at 715-779-3761 ext 4802.
*The other language table that is held at the Boys & Girls Club is oriented towards youth learners. See the Boys & Girls Club section further below in this newsletter for more details about the youth language table.
Anishinaabemowein Gabeshiwin (Language Camp)
The Tribal Historic Preservation Department has announced dates for this year's Anishinaabemowin Gabeshiwin (Language Camp)! Activities and learning opportunities will take place July 5-8 at Raspberry Campgrounds.
Activities will include makizinan (moccasin) making, anishinaabe language learning, traditional cooking, films, and much more!
Stay tuned for more details. Please contact the Tribal Historic Preservation Department with any questions at 715-779-3761.
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Red Cliff Members Graduate from LCO College | |
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Eight Red Cliff Tribal Members graduated from Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College this past Saturday May 21. Congratulations to the following Red Cliff Members listed with the degree they earned!
Nissia Basina, Accounting - Associate of Applied Science
Savannah Behm, Liberal Arts - Associate of Arts
Tina Goslin, Small Business Administration, Associate of Arts
Andreah Hyde, Human Services - Associate of Arts
Elizabeth King, Accounting - Associate of Applied Science
Savannah Krisik, Liberal Arts - Associate of Arts
Kayla LaGrew, Liberal Arts - Associate of Arts
Patricia Gordon, Human Services - Bachelor of Science
An Honorary Degree was also presented for Kenneth Andrews Jr:
"Kenny loved his drawings and getting an education. Kenny's father would go to his parent teacher's conference and before they would say anything they would say, let me show you his desk and point, there it is. The desk would be overflowing with drawings and his drawings always have a red heart in the middle. No one ever knew why he made them that way or had asked why it had the red heart in the middle. Kenny did a lot of drawings for Miskwaabikaang. He proudly made the health clinic's symbol. He also did a lot of drawings for different colleges, and a lot of people today are walking around with his drawings as tattoos. Kenny's father got the chance to go on many trips with him out west. One place they went to was Bear Butte, where they put Kenny's mom's ashes. There were a lot of spirits that they felt on that mountain that day. This was a very special time for Kenny and his Father. When Kenny attended LCO College, it was a good moment for him. He always knew he wanted to go back and finish his degree at LCO College, but he never got the chance to. He was a great mentor and helped people when they needed it because that was the kind of person he was. Kenny also loved his twin girls Kendra and Diedra. The day they were born he fell in love with them. They were his life."
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College works to provide Anishinaabe communities with post-secondary and continuing education while advancing the language, culture, and history of the Ojibwe. Learn more and view programs at www.lco.edu.
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Members asked to provide feedback on potential plans for Highway 13 commercial corridor | |
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Boozhoo Gaa-Miskwaabikaang! Red Cliff is embarking on a master plan for the Highway 13 commercial corridor and would like your input. We want to preserve what you love about the community and fix what we can.
PROJECT BACKGROUND
A market analysis was conducted in the fall of 2021 revealing the need for a new convenience and gas station with ample retail space. Five sites along the Highway 13 corridor were studied for commercial development.
Click HERE to view potential plans and provide your feedback.
Having trouble with the website but still want to provide your feedback? Call or email 218-279-2429 or heidi.bringman@lhbcorp.com
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Youth member featured at Madeline Island Museum | |
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From Wisconsin Historical Society
Oshki-Anishinaabeg: Telling Our Stories with Manidoominensag features beadwork created by Ojibwe youth to honor and celebrate their historic and continuous ties to Mooningwaanikaaning.
On May 13, the Wisconsin Historical Society held an open house for this new exhibit with the young artists at Madeline Island Museum. One of the featured youth artists is Olive from Gaa-Miskwaabikaang!
You can see this beautiful exhibit when the Museum opens for their season on Saturday, May 28. The Museum will be open daily from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Learn more and see upcoming Madeline Island Museum events HERE.
We're proud of you Olive!
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Date Change: Mino Bimaadiziiwin Farm's seed sharing event rescheduled for June 2-3 | |
The annual plant and seed sharing event at Mino Bimaadiziiwin Farm has been rescheduled for next week. The event was originally scheduled to be this Thursday and Friday, but will now take place Thursday June 2 and Friday June 3. See flyer below for all details! | |
Tribal Elder Food Box Program this Friday | |
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The next Tribal Elder Food Box Program distribution date is this Friday May 27.
Contact Red Cliff Food Distribution with any questions at 715-779-3740.
This is open to Red Cliff Tribal Member elders aged 55 and older.
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Two At-Large Seats open on Tribal Council | |
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Red Cliff Tribal Members will have the opportunity to vote for two At-Large Council Member positions this July. The deadline to declare your candidacy is June 20. Submit your candidacy or direct any questions to secretary@redcliff-nsn.gov.
View all election details at www.redcliff-nsn.gov/election.
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Administration Meets with Environmental Protection Agency | |
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Gaa-Miskwaabikaang hosted representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency last week. EPA Region 5 Wisconsin Tribal Liaison Paul Winteras and EPA Region 5 Administrator Debra Shore met with Gaa-Miskwaabikaang officials to discuss a variety of environmental topics affecting Gaa-Miskwaabikaang and Indian Country as a whole.
Conversation included details about the Lake Superior Barrels Project; climate change and impacts to Treaty Rights; natural resources; housing; waste management; importance of water; and the EPA's trust responsibilities.
Miigwech to Paul Winters and Debra Shore for visiting and discussing these important topics!
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From left: EPA Region 5 Tribal Liaison Paul Winter, Red Cliff Environmental Director Linda Nguyen, EPA Region 5 Administrator Debra Shore, Red Cliff Chairman Christopher Boyd, Red Cliff Vice-Chairman Nathan Gordon, Red Cliff Treaty Natural Resources Administrator Chase Meierotto. | |
Apostle Islands Area Community Foundation requests Tribal Member input | |
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Please take our survey at the link below!
The mission of the Apostle Islands Area Community Foundation (serving the needs of Bayfield, LaPointe, and Red Cliff) and the Chequamegon Bay Area Community Foundation (serving the needs of Ashland, Washburn, and Bad River) is to cultivate private giving for the public good.
To better address the needs of the community, the AICB Community Foundation would like YOUR input on how we can better serve the community.
This survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and will play an important part in our strategic planning and grant-making activities. Your responses remain confidential. Thank you for your input!
Click HERE to take the survey.
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Seeking Cook / Meal Preparation for THPO Field School June 13 to July 23 | |
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The Red Cliff Tribal Historic Preservation Department is accepting bids for an individual to cook for the upcoming 2022 Archaeology Field School, June 13 - July 23. Please submit your bid for the following:
Meals will be needed for the following dates:
Week 1: June 13-18, 2022
Week 2: June 21-25, 2022
Week 3: June 28-July 1, 2022
Week 4: July 5-6, July 8-9, 2022
Week 5: July 12-16, 2022
Week 6: July 19-23, 2022
29 meals total.
1 meal per day.
18 people per meal.
Bid will need to include a proposed menu and list of food items needed. The proposed menu should include a variety of a protein, starch, and vegetable for each meal.
Please do not include the cost of food in your bid although you will be doing the shopping for food.
Cook must provide their own cooking and serving utensils.
Deliver prepared/ready-to-eat food to Legendary Waters Campgrounds at 5:30 PM on the dates listed above.
Please submit your bids to the Tribal Historic Preservation Department:
In-Person at 36750 Hwy 13, Red Cliff, WI
Mail to 88455 Pike Rd, Bayfield WI, 54814 ATTN: THPO Dept
Email to Marvin Defoe, marvin.defoe@redcliff-nsn.gov or Edwina Buffalo-Reyes, edwina.buffalo-reyes@redcliff-nsn.gov.
Deadline to submit bids is May 26, 2022 at 4:00 PM.
Please contact the Tribal Historic Preservation Department with any questions at 715-779-3761.
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Free Smartphone Opportunity | |
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North American Local and the Lifeline Program will be providing free smartphones at Legendary Waters by the snack bar on Thursday May 26 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
To qualify, please bring your current Tribal ID car, social security card if you have it, and proof of any one of the following benefits: food stamp or medicaid approval letter, letter from commodities department, veterans pension or survivors benefit, supplemental security income statement, general assistance approval letter, household income (proof can only be 2021 W2 form or your 2021 tax return).
Please contact 715-779-3706 with any questions.
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Ojibwemowin Phrase of the Week | |
Are you a tribal member-owned business interested in having your business included in our Business Directory? Click HERE.
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Tribal Departments host community events throughout each week!
Library, Youth, Behavioral Health, Government, Experiential Learning, Traditional Crafts, and more! View the events calendar to access details for all scheduled events.
Events are always being added -- check the events calendar regularly!
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Click image to access the entire Behavioral Health May newsletter. | |
Click HERE to access your own self-care checklist. | |
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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NARCAN Training Available | |
Have you been trained and are looking to get a refresher or are you looking to get trained in the use of NARCAN?
It only takes 30 minutes to learn how to save someone from an overdose.
Do you own a business in Red Cliff and want to get trained? A training for you and your employees can be arranged.
If you’re interested in learning more, please contact Justin Hansen at the Noojimo’iwewin Center at 715-779-3707 ext. 2397 or jhansen@redcliffhealth.org
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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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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 | |
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 | |
Seeking a member for the Housing Board | |
We are seeking a community member to join the Red Cliff Chippewa Housing Authority Board. Meetings are held once a month and serve to improve housing conditions for community members. Contact us to apply! 715-779-3744. | |
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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Emergency Rental Assistance Program Update | |
Attention members who are receiving Emergency Rental Assistance Program funds:
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program recently announced that Red Cliff had received additional funding from the U.S. Treasury to fund the Emergency Rental Assistance Program through September. However, the Treasury has not changed its eligibility requirements.
ERA is a temporary assistance program for renters financially impacted by the pandemic. It is federally funded, but administered by tribes, states, and municipalities. Red Cliff serves tribal households in Bayfield and Ashland Counties. Per Treasury requirements, a qualifying household can receive ERA for twelve months, with an additional three months of continuing assistance when needed. Unfortunately, this means households that have already received fifteen months of assistance cannot receive more.
If your household has received fifteen months of assistance and is no longer eligible, but still in need, please contact the Red Cliff Family and Human Services Department at 715-779-3706.
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Homebuyers Wanted,
Pre-Developed Sites Available
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Multiple lease sites (8) in current development will be ready for a home to be placed in 2022. Clearing, utilities, driveway and slab done – giving you a leg up on development!
To choose your site, bring in your pre-approval from a mortgage lender and select your manufactured home! These sites provide a homebuyer with immediate equity as the site development cost is subsidized with grant funding. Act soon to have a new home in 2022!*
For more information and for map review of sites, please contact Liz Boyd, Homebuyer/Homeowner Program Manager at 715-779-3744 ext. 3518 or email eboyd@redcliffhousing.org.
If you haven’t prequalified, we also can assist with getting you matched with a mortgage lender!
Don’t miss out! Own your own home today!
*Please note: lead times for ordering homes can vary; and COVID still does have impact on supply chains, labor and transportation. Home ordering must take place soon in order to have a home delivered & placed in the 2022 year.
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The Red Cliff Chippewa Housing Authority Board meets once a month. Click HERE for the entire schedule of 2022 RCCHA Board meetings. Meeting agendas are posted HERE.
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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 | |
News Across Indian Country | |
Historic Preservation Intern Opportunity | |
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Are you looking to start a career in historic preservation? Apostle Islands National Lakeshore was chosen to participate in the Traditional Trades Advancement Program (TTAP) and are seeking two Historic Preservation interns for this summer.
This is an opportunity for individuals to get on the job experience in all kinds of preservation and trades work. These Interns will complete a 20 week season that includes trainings, trades courses, and lots of on the job training. Interns will receive a weekly living allowance as well as an AmeriCorps education award.
Click HERE to apply by May 31.
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Red Cliff Tribal Administration Office
88455 Pike Road
Bayfield, Wi. 54814
715-779-3700
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