September 18-24, 2023

Waatebagaa-Giizis (Leaves Turning Moon)

Join us at Mino Bimaadiziiwin Gitigaanin on Sunday September 24 from 12-3 PM to hear from Gaa-Miskwaabikaang elder Ron DePerry as he discusses the history and importance of our Treaty Rights.

There will be opportunity to filet a fish and enjoy hominy soup. There will also be a fishing pole raffle for the kids!

In 1969, Ron was involved in the eventual 1972 court decision known as Gurnoe vs. State of Wisconsin. Ron and six other tribal members were arrested after they set nets to test the Tribe's fishing rights in Buffalo Bay. The decision was ultimately ruled in favor of the Red Cliff Tribe (and other Chippewa Tribes). Ron is the last living tribal member of that original seven who took a massive chance to protect our rights.

Ron was named Citizen of the Quarter back in 2020! Learn more about Ron and his impact on Gaa-Miskwaabikaang here.

Please contact Savanna Basina with any questions:

savanna.basina@redcliff-nsn.gov

Mino Bimaadiziiwin Gitigaanin is located at 36735 Aiken Road.

Boozhoo Elders! Due to the cleaning of the Elderly Kitchen, the elderly meals will continue to be available for pick up at the Food Distribution Building on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (September 18-20). Home delivered meals will be delivered as usual.

Miigwech for understanding! Please contact Family & Human Services with any questions at 715-779-3706.

The next Tribal council Meeting is set for Tuesday September 19, 2023.

The Regular Session is scheduled to begin at 4:30 PM. Community members are invited and encouraged to attend.

Please join us for our 1854 Treaty Day Commemoration activities on Friday September 29 and Saturday September 30.

Friday September 29 will feature a Chippewa Federation Meeting from 9 AM - 3 PM at Legendary Waters Event Center (37600 Onigamiing Drive in Gaa-Miskwaabikaang). All community members are invited to attend.

Saturday's activities will take place at Memorial Park on Mooningwanekaaning (Madeline Island). There will be a Buffalo Pipe Tobacco & Food Offering along with Treaty talks from 9 AM - 12 PM. Ferry tickets will be available for Red Cliff Tribal Members -- Tribal Members will be able to pick up ferry tickets at the Tribal Administration Building. Please stay tuned for an announcement with more information on a day/time tickets will be available.

Learn about the 1854 Treaty online at www.redcliff-nsn.gov/1854treaty.

Contact the Red Cliff Tribal Historic Preservation Office with any questions at 715-779-3766.

The Noojimo'iwewin Center's Sobriety Music Festival is scheduled for this Wednesday September 20 from 4-7 PM. Join us at the Old Pow Wow Grounds for live music, food, raffles, and games.

The Old Pow Wow Grounds are located across the Legendary Waters parking lot.

Please call 715-779-3508 with any questions.

Howah! Ted Kavajecz of Iron River, WI donated this Pike 16D HP Lund boat to Red Cliff Boys & Girls Club of Gitchigami!! The boat will be used during cultural events for our youth, such as spearing, ricing, and setting nets.

Chi-Miigwech to Ted!

Marcus "Airborne" Robinson and the Pittsburgh Bullets will host basketball clinic sessions and skills challenges at the Bayfield School Gym this Friday September 22 and Saturday September 23!

Registration will take place prior to the start of each session, please arrive a few minutes before your session. View all times and details below.

Following these clinics, our very own Red Cliff Rainmakers will be playing against the Pittsburgh Bullets in an all-star game held at the Bayfield Gym, doors will open at 5pm, tipoff at 6pm!

If you have any questions, please call the Boys & Girls Club at 715-779-3722.

A wide variety of wildlife in Gaa-Miskwaabikaang. Footage from March through September 2023.

Interested in serving the community? Apply for this open seat on the Housing Board of Commissioners. Learn more and apply online.

Changes to the Red Cliff Code of Laws Chapter 18 are being proposed by the Red Cliff Legal Department.

The proposed changes pertain to Land Lease Regulations Sections 18.2.3 and 18.2.6. View all details of the proposed changes HERE.

Public comment on this proposal is encouraged. Please drop your comments at the Tribal Administration Building, or forward them directly to the Tribal Council. This proposal will be voted upon on September 19, 2023 at the Tribal Council meeting.

Changes to the Red Cliff Code of Laws Model Off Reservation Conservation Code are being proposed by the Red Cliff Legal Department.

View all details of the proposed changes HERE.

Public comment on this proposal is encouraged. Please drop your comments at the Tribal Administration Building, or forward them directly to the Tribal Council. This proposal will be voted upon on October 2, 2023 at the Tribal Council meeting.

Changes to the Red Cliff Code of Laws Chapter 40 are being proposed by the Red Cliff Legal Department.

View all details of the proposed changes HERE.

Public comment on this proposal is encouraged. Please drop your comments at the Tribal Administration Building, or forward them directly to the Tribal Council. This proposal will be voted upon on October 2, 2023 at the Tribal Council meeting.

Gaa-Miskwaabikaang artist Nathan Gordon created Lake Superior themed birchbark medallions for the Bayfield Festival of Arts event. Gordon's medallions were awarded to the 2023 Bayfield Festival of Arts winners.

Nice work, Nathan!

Apostle Islands Rustic Makwa Den offers kayak tours and rentals! Book your tour to see the area's beautiful fall colors.

Hello all, my name is Autumn Montano. I am a mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, niece, and granddaughter. I was born and raised here in the Red Cliff community. I was recently hired as the data entry clerk for ICW. I will be the first person you see and talk to as you enter the ICW building.

I will always have a bright smile on my face and treat everyone with respect and show them kindness. I enjoy my free time with my numerous nieces and nephews. I have a soon to be 13 year old son who is absolutely a momma’s boy. I love reading and doing puzzles as well. I would like to go back to college and get a degree in Social Work someday soon. Miigwech!

The Red Cliff Education Department and Library can help community members applying for the SAVE program to save on their student loan repayments. This program is recommended for folks who have a high monthly loan payment and may save people in paying a more "affordable" amount or may assist in forgiving some of the amount.

The Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan, like other income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, calculates your monthly payment amount based on your income and family size. The SAVE Plan provides the lowest monthly payments of any IDR plan available to nearly all student borrowers.

Learn more and apply here.

Please contact the Red Cliff Education Department with any questions at 715-779-3766.

Click to access the entire ECC September 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.

The Housing Authority Board of Commissioners is set to meet this Wednesday September 20 at Legendary Waters.

The Regular Session is scheduled to begin at 5:00 PM. RCCHA tenants are encouraged to attend.

For more information on this free training to become a certified Home Health Aide, please contact ROSS Resource Coordinator Deb Morris at 715-779-3744 ext 3514.

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.

Click to access the entire Treaty Natural Resources Division Ganawenjigaade newsletter for niibin (summer) 2023.

Tribal Members have opportunities to collect birch bark from US Forest Service potential timber sale locations. Opportunities are available in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest and Ottawa National Forest.

Anyone interested should follow this link, then click on the "birch maps" tab. Under that tab, there are maps of both national forests that show the areas open to birch bark collecting and the approximate size of trees in that stand, if that data is available.

Please note: Tribal members should not remove bark from trees that are already marked with paint. Birch bark can be collected until a timber sale contract has been awarded. Once a timber sale contract has been awarded, tribal members would need to get permission from the timber sale purchaser to collect birch bark within the timber sale units.  

If anyone has questions, they can contact contact Alex Bohman at abohman@glifwc.org or 715-685-2125.

Click HERE to order online!

Wisconsin Conservation Voices is looking for a Native Vote Director who has a deep commitment to Wisconsin’s tribal communities, enjoys managing staff and developing programs, and believes in the power of voting to create positive change. This is a full-time position and there is geographic flexibility within the state. The full position description can be found HERE.