Miisaninawiind August 16-22, 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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Red Cliff Submits Brief to Bayfield County Regarding Proposed Water Bottling Project |
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The Red Cliff Band has submitted a brief to the Bayfield County Board of Adjustment with comments regarding Kristle KLR's appeal of the denied conditional use permit.
The Bayfield County Board of Adjustment will host a public hearing and meeting on Thursday August 26, 2021 at 9:00 AM in the County Board Room of the Bayfield County Courthouse in Washburn. The public is invited to attend the hearing to provide comments. Written comments will also be accepted and should be sent by August 25 via email to zoning@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov.
On April 15, 2021 the Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Committee denied Kristle KLR's application for a conditional use permit. Kristle KLR appealed the decision, leading to the upcoming August 26 public hearing and meeting where the Board of Adjustment will address the appeal.
The Red Cliff Band urges the Bayfield County Board of Adjustment to uphold the Zoning Committee's decision to deny this incomplete application due to a lack of information within the application and a lack of environmental impact analysis.
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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Mino Bimaadiziiwin Gitigaanin Thriving |
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Mino Bimaadiziiwin Gitigaanin Red Cliff Tribal Farm hosted an Open House last week to celebrate its new Farm Office Building and to show off the abundance out in the fields.
Activities started with a blessing of the new building, followed by tours of the farm, presentations of farm happenings, Q&A, and snacks.
Mino Bimaadiziiwin Gitigaanin operates a greenhouse and two high tunnels (or hoop houses), and grows vegetables in field plots which include perennial beds, native species, and pollinator plantings. The Farm also grows traditional and medicinal plants for community use. The Farm has two apple orchards that are nearly a century old, and both produce a beautiful crop of apples each year. Mixed in the orchard are a few pear trees as well as other stone fruits like plums and cherries. Farm staff operate an annual sugarbush for maple syrup production and raise a flock of laying hens to add diversity to its offerings.
CSA boxes are offered annually along with several other community outreach programs. Currently, Mino Bimaadiziiwin Gitigaanin opens a Farm Stand every Friday from 10 AM - 4 PM.
The Farm is located at 36735 Aiken Road, next to the Red Cliff Community Health Center.
Please direct any questions to Farm Manager Allissa Stutte:
715-779-3782
allissa.stutte@redcliff-nsn.gov
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Wildlife Video - Frog Bay Tribal National Park |
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Howa! Lots of wildlife at a frequented crossing within Frog Bay Tribal National Park from June, July, and August 2021. |
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Red Cliff Fish Company Welcomes
Bayfield Summer School Students
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The Bayfield summer school program stopped by Red Cliff Fish Company last week for a tour and experiential learning!
RCFC's Clarence Pratt showed the students how to properly fillet and break down a fish.
Chi-Miigwech to Brian Boyd and the summer school students for visiting!
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School Supplies Giveaway
Date To Be Announced Soon!
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The Red Cliff JOM / Education Committee will be giving away free school supplies for Tribal-enrolled students attending the Bayfield School District at Red Cliff's Ginanda Gikendaasomin library located at the Red Cliff Cultural Grounds.
The giveaway will happen the last week of August. There are delays in the delivery of school supplies. Once a delivery date has been confirmed with the Education Department, a specific date for the giveaway will be announced.
For non-Bayfield School students, please contact the Education Department as there are also other supplies available. Please call or email with a requested list.
Please contact the Education Department with any questions:
Jared Blanche, Education Director
education@redcliff-nsn.gov
715-779-3700
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Community Members Needed
to Serve on Committees
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The Tribal Council is seeking individuals to serve on the following committees, boards, and commissions:
Business Board - 3 members
Family Human Services Advisory Committee - 2 members
Membership Committee - 1 member
Health Board - 1 member
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.
Positions are open until filled.
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Council Meeting August 17 |
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The Red Cliff Tribal Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday August 17 at Legendary Waters Grand Ballroom.
The Regular Session is scheduled to begin at 4:30 PM.
Click HERE for the meeting agenda.
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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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Community Member Submissions |
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Vaccine Clinic Tuesday August 24 |
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There will be a walk in COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Tuesday August 24 at Legendary Waters Casino Event Center from 12:00-6:00 PM.
No appointments are needed. Vaccines are available for ages 12 and older. Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be available.
If you have any questions please call Heidi Bresette at 715-779-3707 extension 2261.
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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 - August 2021 |
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FoodWIse Nutrition has released its August 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 August 2021 FoodWIse newsletter.
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FVVP Welcomes New Case Assistant |
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Hello! My name is Alycia Gordon. I am the new Family Violence Advocacy Case Assistant.
I am very excited to be working in this position. I am from the Ho-Chunk Nation.
I love to travel, enjoy the outdoors, and hanging out with my two pups and husband!
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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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LCOOC Announces Masters Programs |
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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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TNR Welcomes New Fisheries Technician |
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Hello! My name is Devyn Becker and I have been recently hired as a full time TNR Fisheries Technician.
I just finished my bachelor’s degree at Northland College and graduated in May 2021. I am very interested in learning more about the commercial and sport fishery in Lake Superior and its tributaries as well as getting to know more about Red Cliff, the community, and its members.
Along with this position, I enjoy fishing, hiking, and hunting in my free time.
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Monthly Housing Board Meeting |
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The Red Cliff Chippewa Housing Authority regular monthly board meeting is set for Wednesday August 18 at 5:00 PM at Legendary Waters.
Click HERE to view the meeting agenda.
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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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VA processing disability claims for certain conditions related to particulate matter |
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VA is now processing disability claims for asthma, rhinitis and sinusitis on a presumptive basis based on particulate matter exposures during military service in Southwest Asia and certain other areas – if these conditions manifested within 10 years of a qualifying period of military service.
This will expand benefits for Veterans who served in:
- Afghanistan, Djibouti, Syria, and Uzbekistan during the Persian Gulf War, from September 19, 2001, to the present, or
- The Southwest Asia theater of operations from August 2, 1990, to the present
If you have a pending claim for one or more of these conditions, you don’t need to do anything. We’ll send you a decision notice when we complete our review.
To apply for benefits, Veterans and survivors may visit VA.gov or call toll-free at 800-827-1000.
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Red Cliff Tribal Administration Office
88455 Pike Road
Bayfield, Wi. 54814
715-779-3700
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