June 12-18, 2023

Ode'imini Giizis June (Strawberry Moon)

A new kind of career fair is coming! Red Cliff Chippewa Housing Authority and Ginanda Gikendaasomin Red Cliff Library have partnered together to bring you an Unconventional Opportunity.

All are welcome to attend this FREE opportunity, skills, knowledge, and career fair event. You will have access to over 20 vendors and breakout sessions to learn more about trades and skills training, building resumes, entrepreneurship, managing income, growing your business, military career opportunities, and much more.

The fair will be open from 10 AM - 6 PM on Wednesday June 14 at Legendary Waters Event Center in Red Cliff, WI.

Learn more and view details about participating vendors and breakout sessions at www.redcliff-nsn.gov/opportunityfair.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Deb Morris

ROSS Resource Coordinator / Stability Coach

Red Cliff Chippewa Housing Authority

715-779-3744 Ext 3514

dmorris@redcliffhousing.org

Howah! Details are set for the 45th Annual Red Cliff Pow Wow, located in Gaa-Miskwaabikaang at Hwy 13 & Aiken Rd.

Any event updates will be shared online at www.redcliff-nsn.gov/powwow and on our Facebook page.

The Red Cliff Boys & Girls Club of Gitchi Gami begins its Summer Program this week! The Club's summer programming will run from June 12 through September 5.

The summer programming will include outdoor activities, trips, summer learning, breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Check out the Club's monthly calendar for specific activities and times.

Interested in joining or want to have your child participate? Contact the Club at 715-779-3722.

The Red Cliff Tribal Council General Election will be held on Tuesday July 4, 2023. Red Cliff Tribal Members will have the opportunity to vote for a Chairperson, Treasurer, and three At-Large members. Polls will be open from 8 AM - 8 PM at Legendary Waters Resort & Casino.

Declare Candidacy for Member At-Large

If you would like to declare your candidacy for a Member At-Large seat on the Tribal Council, please submit your intentions in writing no later than 6 PM on June 19.*

For more information or to submit your candidacy, contact:

secretary@redcliff-nsn.gov

715-209-3989

*If you plan to declare candidacy between June 14 to June 19, please send notice to Laura Gordon at ljgordon@redcliffhealth.org

View all election details and information here.

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.

A Tribal Monitor Training is now open for registration. Certified Tribal Monitors and Tribal Historic Preservation are an important function of tribal self-determination and sovereignty. It is imperative that tribal monitors are certified for the purpose of monitoring in the field. Certification allows the Red Cliff Tribe to take an active role in the protection and preservation of our cultural and historic resources throughout all Red Cliff jurisdictional areas and projects.

Contact the Red Cliff Tribal Historic Preservation Office to register, or with any questions, at 715-779-3761 // marvin.defoe@redcliff-nsn.gov

Woodland Sky Dance Company will be performing a FREE show this Saturday June 17 at Big Top Chautauqua. All are welcome, the show will begin at 1:00 PM.

Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua offers a Free Family Series of shows all summer, including the Woodland Sky Dance Company, native dance workshops, Boozhoo Nanaboozhoo, and more.

See all Free Family Series dates HERE.

Big Top also offers several cultural performances and learning opportunities, including Wigwam Talks with Frank Montano and Michael Charette, The Seven Grandfather Teachings, dance workshops, and more.

See all Native American Community Connections events HERE.

Get ready to compete in the 2nd Annual Legendary BBQ Battle! $1800 in Cash Prizes are up for grabs! Pack up your grill and head over to Legendary Waters on Saturday June 17.

$100 entry fee gets you a whole chicken, pork ribs, and beef brisket for you to work your magic and get the judges taste buds tingling! Cash prizes for each meat category and a Best in Show Trophy (and of course bragging rights!)

Judging criteria includes: Taste (duh), Tenderness, Appearance, and Smoke Ring.

Pre-register by June 10th. Call or email: 715-779-9463 / dmorris@legendarywaters.com

Secure your spot today!

Boozhoo Elders! The next Tribal Elder Food Box Program date is this Friday June 16, 2023. This giveaway is for tribal members aged 55 and older. Boxes are expected to be ready around 1 PM this week.

This week’s boxes will contain:

Smoked lake trout, ground pork, eggs, lettuce, salad mix, beets and radishes, mushrooms, cabbage, WI russet potatoes, WI yellow onions, and assorted berry jams.

Please call Food Distribution with any questions at 715-779-3740.

Resource Reminder: Red Cliff tribal member elders have access to dine-in meals at the Elderly Feeding Center Monday through Friday, and home-bound elders are able to have meals delivered.

Sack lunches are also provided for Saturdays, and can be picked up on Fridays during regular dining time. Home-bound elders receive their Saturday lunch with their Friday delivery.

With hot summer temperatures on the way, here are some tips to keep safe in the heat! View more tips online at www.redcliff-nsn.gov/envhealth.

Contact the Environmental Health Specialist with any questions at 715-779-3650 ext 4313 // natasha.trush@redcliff-nsn.gov.

The next Circle of Security Parenting Class begins June 21. Limited spots are available. This program aims to help you understand your child's emotional needs, support your child's ability to manage emotions, enhance the development of your child's self esteem, and honor your wisdom and desire for your child to be secure.

For more information or to sign up, please contact Mercie Gordon or Johanna Wilson:

715-292-8227

mercie.gordon@redcliff-nsn.gov

johanna.wilson@redcliff-nsn.gov

Mark your calendars for Giwiidosendimin Project LAUNCH's Kwe Connections group beginning June 17. The group will meet every other Saturday through August 26. Join for a wonderful opportunity to build relationships and to make ribbon skirts, earrings, and belts.

Please contact Amaris or Johanna with any questions:

715-979-1554

amaris.andrews@redcliff-nsn.gov

johanna.wilson@redcliff-nsn.gov

Gaa-Miskwaabikaang elders had a chance to enjoy a trip visiting garage sales and other fun activities last week with Elderly Driver Christie on her last day of employment.

Here's elder Penny Frost having lunch at her favorite place. Aho!

FoodWIse Nutrition has released its June 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 June 2023 FoodWIse newsletter.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Click HERE to order online!

Speak Up Speak Out Wisconsin is providing Critical Incident Response Training for folks who wish to be on a Critical Incident Response Team to respond in the aftermath of a critical incident in or associated with a school. There is a training schedule for June 26-28 in Superior.

Critical Incident Response Training 

When critical incidents or crisis events occur in a school, quick access to effective resources that minimize the traumatic impact on students and staff is essential. At the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) – Office of School Safety (OSS) we prioritize the need for prompt, efficient, evidence-based crisis interventions to promote recovery after a crisis event. The OSS has dedicated federal grant funds from the Office of Justice programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance STOP School Violence Prevention and Mental Health Training Program to develop and train participants who will serve as regionally based Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) members. There are 12 regional teams in Wisconsin that align with the 12 CESA regions. The teams are comprised of multidisciplinary volunteers trained in crisis response and intervention.

This training will take place regionally and is geared towards participants who have not previously attended the CIR training and are interested in serving as a member of the regional CIRT which they are a part of. At the conclusion of training, participants will be asked to sign the CIRT Agreement to establish a mutual understanding between OSS and individual CIRT members.

The purpose of the training is to provide CIRT members the right sized, solutions-oriented approach to crisis response and recovery techniques that “do no harm” and the ability to supplement the resources and support networks that are already in place in our schools. Participants will be expected to attend all 3 days of training which includes the following curriculum:

•  PREPaRE 2 Workshop – NASP/School Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training – (16) hours

•  Comprehensive School Safety: Standard Response Protocol (SRP) and Standard Reunification Method (SRM) – (4) hours

•  Community Circling, Care for the Caregiver, CIR Resources and Toolkit – (3) hours

Applications for the CIR training will be reviewed and approved. Priority registration will be given to participants serving in CESA Regions 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 12. Participants will receive an email once the registration is complete.

Click here to submit an application.

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/

Are you ready to pitch your best stuff for the chance at $5,000? First Nations Community Financial, Woodland Financial Partners (formerly known as NiiJii Capital Partners) and WIEDC, in collaboration with SCORE and the Native American Tourism of Wisconsin (NATOW), bring you the 2023 Business Plan Pitch Contest.

We want to help aspiring Native American entrepreneurs in Wisconsin on their journey by offering support, guidance and technical assistance through workshops sharing the 10-Step Business Planning Guide and the Pitch Anything S.T.R.O.N.G. framework.

 We are hosting workshops to help you gain clarity of your business idea, structure your idea and write a comprehensive business plan as you look to secure funding, seek investors or potential business partners, and prepare you to craft a pitch for the Business Plan Pitch Contest.

Upcoming Workshops:

6/13 – Hayward – LCO Kinnamon School and Visitor Center (N8493 Hwy E) – Noon to 3:00 pm

6/15 – Milwaukee – Ho-Chunk Community Center (3501 S Howell Ave) – 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.

At the Business Plan Pitch Contest, Native entrepreneurs will give a “Shark Tank” style presentation and pitch their business, competing for one of two $5,000 prizes, on June 21st in Keshena at the NATOW Annual Conference.

Click here to register.