May 6-12, 2024

Zaagibagaa-Giizis (Budding Moon)

The Tribal Council Primary Election took place on Friday last week at Legendary Waters. Red Cliff Tribal Members voted for Vice-Chair and Secretary candidates.

Nora Cadotte and Rick Peterson advanced to the July 2 General Election as Vice-Chair candidates. Vincent "Butch" Bresette and Joseph Montano Sr advanced to the General Election as Secretary candidates. Click the button below to see the voting breakdown.

At-Large Candidate Reminder: If you are interested in running for an At-Large seat, please submit your intentions in writing to Secretary Nora Cadotte no later than June 17, 2024 by 6:00 PM - secretary@redcliff-nsn.gov or at the Tribal Administration building. At-Large candidates will be on the July 2 General Election ballot.

The Red Cliff Tribe has begun installing 80 miles of fiber optic cable in Gaa-Miskwaabikaang (Red Cliff Reservation) as part of an $8 million grant from the National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA). The Tribe was awarded the grant in August of 2022. The Red Cliff Tribal Council celebrated the project with a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the first installation.

The Fiber To Home Project will bring qualifying broadband service and high-speed internet to all tribal homes, government programs, and businesses within Red Cliff tribal jurisdiction. This also includes tribal member households off the reservation in the neighboring Town of Russell and tribal member households within the Belanger Settlement.

“Providing high-speed internet access to every home, business, and program in Gaa-Miskwaabikaang will open important opportunities for our community to pursue more education, increased telehealth services, job opportunities, and economic growth,” said Red Cliff Chairwoman Nicole Boyd. “Having high-speed internet is not a want or wish, it is a need to function and have a higher quality of life, and this project helps meet that need.”

Households, Businesses, and Community Anchor Institutions

The project will install 80 miles of fiber optic cable, serving nearly 700 connection points. This includes unserved businesses, tribal government programs, households, and lease sites. Off reservation, the project includes 12 tribal member households in the Town of Russell and 15 tribal member households within the Belanger Settlement. There are over 50 Tribal Government entities, Tribal-owned enterprises, private businesses owned by tribal members, and other community institutions on the reservation.

Attention Community Members – Digging and Hookup Operations Are Underway

To complete this project in bringing high-speed internet and broadband to you, crews will be digging and connecting these fiber-optic cables to your homes. The estimated full completion date is Spring 2025. Progress updates and notices will be posted online at www.redcliff-nsn.gov/fibertohome, in the weekly Miisaninawiind newsletter, and through the Tribe’s official Facebook page.

What Happens After Installation

The Tribe is working and consulting with various third parties to discuss service offerings for community members. The Tribe is evaluating all internet service provider options that will best suit homes, businesses, and government buildings. Service is expected to begin and be available in August of 2025. Details will be shared as they become available.

If you have any questions or concerns about the fiber installation process, please contact the Tribal Administration Building at 715-779-3700.

Red Cliff Chairwoman Nicole Boyd

Chairwoman Nicole Boyd, At-Large Council Member David Curran, At-Large Council Member Butch Bresette, Vice-Chairman Rick Peterson

Hereditary Chief Bob Buffalo

Theron Rutyna, NTIA Broadband Program Specialist

Demetri and Frank Morris

Indinawe Maaganidog - All My Relatives

The Red Cliff Tribal Council has passed a resolution officially recognizing May as Foster Care Month. Chi-Miigwech to our foster parents and caregivers for your commitment to nurturing and helping our children! View the Tribal Council resolution here.

The Red Cliff Indian Child Welfare Department will host Foster Parent Open House events every Wednesday throughout May (except for the final Wednesday, May 29) from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM.

If you are a current foster parent, or if you are interested in learning more about how to become a foster parent, please join us at the ICW office located at 37250 Watertower Road in Gaa-Miskwaabikaang.

You can also learn more about becoming a foster parent or kinship care provider online at www.redcliff-nsn.gov/ICW.

Juliet Pierce, Director of the Red Cliff Indian Child Welfare Department, shows the Tribal Council Resolution declaring May as Foster Care Month.

The Red Cliff Tribal Council is set to meet this Monday May 6 at Legendary Waters Event Center.

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

Red Cliff Tribal Members Evan Newago and Steven Kangas were recognized as outstanding 8-10 Grade Students by the Wisconsin Indian Education Association (WIEA) at the Annual WIEA Conference. Howah!

As an 8th grader in the Bayfield School District, Evan is considered a positive role model in the Alternative Education class. Great job, Evan!

As a student in the Chetek-Weyerhaeuser School District, Steven has a strong academic standing of As and Bs, and shows a dedication to a variety of disciplines. Great job, Steven!

Join us at the Red Cliff Tribal Council Meeting on Monday May 6 to help us honor Evan and Steven. The recognition will take place at approximately 4:30 PM.

The Red Cliff Law Enforcement Commission is scheduled to meet next Monday May 13 at the Red Cliff Family & Human Services Building (88385 Pike Road, upper level).

The meeting is scheduled to begin at 4:30 PM. Community members are encouraged to attend. Please call 715-779-3733 with any questions.

90 years ago this April, a census was taken of Red Cliff members. With the Indian Reorganization Act of that year and the 1935-36 Constitution, this census became one of the two base rolls for Red Cliff membership.

To commemorate this anniversary, the Enrollment Office is looking for a photograph of every Red Cliff tribal member around at that time. Eventually, we hope to add personal memories and stories, digitally archive the material, and make it all available to the public.

Click HERE to see the list of members or to submit photos and material online.

We need your help! There are two ways to share your family photos with the 1934 Project. Click the button below or bring material to the admin office during normal work hours. We can scan photos on the spot and return the originals to you. Email rcenrollment@redcliff-nsn.gov with any questions or feedback. Miigwech!

The theme this week is boats. Thank you to Naomi Bressler for the picture of your father, Martin Peterson Jr. (below left) in his fish tug, and to David Curran and Fran DePerry for the pictures of your grandfathers working on the big boats. That’s Jack Deragon (above) and Michael DePerry (below right). 

Spring Cleanup Week is set for May 20-25, 2024. Click the button below to see all details and FAQ.

Join us on Monday May 20 for our Volunteer Roadside Cleanup! Volunteers can call the Environmental Office to sign up for an area or road section at 715-779-3650. The Environmental Office will provide bags and supplies.

The Red Cliff Legal Department has proposed changes to the Red Cliff Code of Laws Chapter 7 - Commercial Fishing. Click the button below to see the proposed changes.

Public comment is encouraged. Please drop your comments at the Tribal Administration Building or forward them directly to the Tribal Council. The proposed changes will be voted upon on June 3, 2024 at the Tribal Council meeting.

“Volunteers in Mission” Ministry Group is coming to Red Cliff June 16, 2024 and is now accepting work orders.

This program is not limited. The group offers free labor for a variety of projects. The service is extended community wide. Needs MAY be prioritized based on number of requests and circumstances such as, disabled, elderly, low-income, and capabilities of the work group.

If you are interested in getting some assistance at your home or perhaps on a community venture, please fill out this form. If you know of anyone that could make use of these services, please feel free to make a referral or assist the individual with this form.

Completed forms should be returned to the Tribal Administration Building front desk at 88455 Pike Road. The deadline to submit a work order request is June 11, 2024.

The Red Cliff Tribal Council is seeking community members to serve on various boards and committees. These entities provide a communication channel between elected officials and the community. Issues, ideas, and expertise are brought to the public decision-making process. You do not have to live in Red Cliff to serve on a board or committee!

The Housing Board of Commissioners is accepting applications to fill two vacant seats.

The HBOC meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 5:00 PM. If you are interested in serving on the HBOC, pick up an application at the Tribal Administration Building or apply online.

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.

GLIFWC will be sponsoring Seafood HACCP Trainings.

AFDO Seafood Alliance HACCP Training May 14-15, 2024

St. Croix Education Building, Webster, WI

Register Online

GLIFWC will pay the $160 HACCP Registration fee (which includes the course book), provide hotel rooms, and food and mileage reimbursements* for the following qualified participants:

• Any Lake Superior commercial fisherman licensed by Red Cliff, Bad River, Keweenaw Bay or Bay Mills.

• Adult family members of any Red Cliff, Bad River, Keweenaw Bay or Bay Mills licensed fisherman currently working at a family's fish shop.

• Any enrolled member from any GLIFWC member tribe (i.e. enrolled members of Fond du Lac, Mille Lacs, Red Cliff, Bad River, St. Croix, Lac Courte Oreilles, Lac du Flambeau, Sokaogon, Lac Vieux Desert, Keweenaw Bay, and Bay Mills). This includes subsistence fishermen and those active in harvesting and processing fish.

• The costs for Tribal fisheries and conservation staff of GLIFWC member tribes will also be covered.

Participants must attend all three days to obtain the HACCP certificate and have their travel costs reimbursed by GLIFWC. *After participants complete the three-day class, they will sign a GLIFWC travel form for mileage and per diem (meals) reimbursement based on Federal GSA rates.

Please contact Laurie White if you have any questions:

715-292-8726

lwhite@glifwc.org

The annual Native American Tourism of Wisconsin (NATOW) Conference will be held at Legendary Waters June 13-15, 2024. NATOW works with the eleven federally recognized Wisconsin tribes to establish and maintain eco-friendly tourism initiatives throughout the state.

Click the image below to view all conference details, including a registration form, lodging information, vendor information, golf tournament, Business Pitch Competition, and sponsorship opportunities. Aho!

Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission is accepting applications for several positions.

View all details and GLIFWC jobs at https://glifwc.org/