March 27 - April 2, 2023

Onaabani-Giizis (Snowcrust Moon)

The Tribal Historic Preservation Office has set the dates for this year's Anishinaabemowin Gabeshiwin (Language Camp) for July 4-7 at Raspberry Campgrounds!

Free camping will be available on-site on a first come first serve basis. No alcohol or drugs allowed.

Details will be released as available on our Facebook page and online at www.redcliff-nsn.gov/languagecamp. Please call THPO with any questions at 715-779-3761.

A Ziigwan Festival is set for Friday April 7!

Activities, treats, and lunch will take place at the Boys and Girls Club from 10 AM - 1 PM.

Please call the Community Health Department at 715-779-3707 with any questions.

Miigwech to all of the Tribal Programs sponsoring Ziigwan Festival for our families!

A new exhibit, Red Cliff Pow-Wow: Portraits of Honor, Dedication, and Celebration by artist David Stock will be on display from May 23—October 16, 2023 at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. David has been painting Red Cliff dancers and has more than 25 portraits in the exhibit. The opening reception will be Saturday, June 17 from 1-4 pm. The exhibit and opening reception are free and open to the public.

The next Badger Box Food Giveaway is scheduled for Thursday April 13. Due to the limited number of boxes available, this giveaway is for Red Cliff Tribal Members only.

The giveaway will begin around 10 AM at the Food Distribution Building. Due to a staff shortage, home delivery will be very limited.

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

Apply to serve on the Election Board

The Red Cliff Tribal Council is seeking seven (7) community members to serve on the 2023 Election Board. You must be 18 years of age, a Red Cliff Tribal Member and eligible to vote at the Tribal Elections.

The Election Board will serve both the Primary and General Elections.

If you are interested in serving on the Election Board, pick up an application at the Tribal Administration Building. Applications need to be submitted to the Front Desk of the Administration Office by this Wednesday March 29, 2023 by Noon.

The 2023 Red Cliff Tribal Council election cycle is underway. Red Cliff Tribal Members will have the opportunity to vote for a Chairperson, Treasurer, and three At-Large seats.

The Primary Election is set for Friday May 5, and the General Election is set for Tuesday July 4. Both elections will take place at Legendary Waters Resort & Casino. Polls will be open from 8 AM - 8 PM.

The deadline for members to declare candidacy for Chairperson or Treasurer is April 5. The deadline for members to declare candidacy for At-Large Seats is June 19. Notice of candidacy should be submitted to the Tribal Council Secretary via email at secretary@redclif-nsn.gov or call 715-209-3989.

View all important election information and dates online at

www.redcliff-nsn.gov/election.

Online Resources

Community members can now access Iskigamizigan resources online! Visit www.redcliff-nsn.gov/sugarbush.

You will find vocabulary videos to watch and listen to, a downloadable document with vocabulary to use while you're out at your sugarbush, a How To Guide, information on accessing supplies, Maple ID Booklet, and a maple coloring activity for your little ones. Aho!

Click imto access the entire vocabulary document.

Iskigamizigan supplies available to use

Red Cliff's Tribal Historic Preservation Office and Mino Bimaadiziiwin Farm are offering supplies and guidance for community members to start their own sugar bush! Howah!

See flyers below for all details. Please contact the THPO Department at 715-779-3761 or the Farm at 715-779-3782 with any questions

Community members are urged to vote in the next statewide 2023 Spring Election on Tuesday April 4. Most community members living on or near Gaa-Miskwaabikaang will be voting for a Supreme Court Justice, Town of Russell Board Chairperson, Town of Russell Board Supervisor, Bayfield School District Board members, and several referendum questions.

Visit myvote.wi.gov to find all voting information, including your polling place and what will be on your ballot.

LCOOU Aanji-bimaadiziwin “The changing of lives” Program is the GED/HSED Program at Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University.

They will host an open house this Friday March 31 from 11 AM - 3 PM at the Red Cliff Outreach site. Stop by the learn more about the GED/HSED Program and how it could help you.

Learn more HERE.

Joseph Montano Sr, Director of the ANA Ojibwe Language Program in Gaa-Miskwaabikaang, taught the Moccasin Game with his son Ogimaa at the Woodland Art Expo in Cloquet, MN last weekend.

The Woodland Art Expo was hosted by Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College, and featured various artist demonstrations, workshops, seminars, games, and more.

Joseph has been playing moccasin game for 15 years. He was taught by some legendary moccasin game players such as Larry Wade, Herb Weyaus, Elmer Nayquonaybe, David Sam, and Jerry Ojibway.

Miigwech to Joseph for sharing this across Ojibwe / Anishinaabe country!

Ginanda Gikendaasomin Library's next Book Club date is scheduled for April 27. The group will review Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley.

Contact the Library with any questions at 7156-779-3766.

The Wooruwi Business Program is open to any Native American residing in the state of Wisconsin that wishes to start or develop their business.

The primary benefits of the Wooruwi Business Program include pre-funding services which include free Native-American focused business courses, solidifying your business idea, conducting market research, developing your financial statements, and assistance writing your business plan. Once a client is funded by First Nations Community Financial, a technical assistance plan is established to help shore up areas that need the most improvement and get set up with a business mentor to work on sharpening business skills.

For more information on the Wooruwi Business Program, interested individuals can contact First Nations Community Financial for more information, or visit https://firstnationsfinancial.org/ and submit a loan inquiry to get the process started.

RCPD Motor Vehicle will be limited on Thursday March 30 and Friday March 31. Please call for availability. Regular hours will resume on Monday April 3 at 9 AM.

If you need an officer, please call 9-1-1 if it's an emergency, or 715-373-6120 for non-emergency.

The Red Cliff Tribal Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee has developed the Red Cliff Tribal Hazard Mitigation Plan in coordination with Northwest Regional Planning Commission. This plan demonstrates the Red Cliff Tribe’s ongoing commitment to reduce risk and improve resiliency to hazard events.

This plan serves as a guide to decision makers to direct hazard mitigation programs, activities, and resources. The draft Plan can be viewed HERE or onsite at the Environmental Department, located at 37295 Community Rd. We invite written comments on the Draft Tribal Hazard Mitigation Plan. Comments and questions will be accepted until April 15th, 2023 and can be directed to:

Linda Nguyen, Environmental Director 

Red Cliff Band – Environmental Department 

(715) 779-3650 x 4310

Linda.nguyen@redcliff-nsn.gov 

Emily Nelson, Planner

Northwest Regional Planning Commission

(715) 635-2197

enelson@nwrpc.com

The Noojimo'iwewin Center will host a Sobriety Speaker Feast at 4:00 PM on Wednesday March 29. Join for an evening of good food, and listen to a community member speak about their recovery journey: what is was like, what happened, and what it's like now.

Please contact Noojimo'iwewin Center staff with any questions at 715-779-3508.

The Noojimo'iwewin Center is located at 37450 Watertower Rd in Gaa-Miskwaabikaang.

Art Escape, September 9 - 17, 2023

Applications Due April 1

The Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau successfully secured a Joint Effort Marketing Grant through the Wisconsin Department of Tourism to promote Art Escape for 2023!

The chamber will receive $22,750 in grant funds to market Art Escape. This is the second year in a row the Chamber has received grant funds to market this event.

Applications are open for the second annual Art Escape, a nine-day celebration of "all things art" across Bayfield County and Madeline Island.

Area artists will be able to feature their art at a time and date chosen by the artists between September 9-17, 2023. This is a prime opportunity to showcase your art via live demos, workshops, and open houses.

Your event will be included in the Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau Art Escape directory that will be distributed across Bayfield County and target markets in the weeks leading up to the event.

Visit www.bayfield.org/art-escape/ to learn more and apply.

Art Escape Directory Advertising Opportunity

Ads and Payment Due April 14

The Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau is putting together an artist and event guide for the week of Art Escape which will be distributed to target markets in July. Please look over the advertising opportunities available in this guide. We greatly appreciate your support for this growing art initiative in Bayfield County and Madeline Island. 

Visit www.bayfield.org/art-escape/ to learn more and access the Art Escape Ad Buy Sheet.

Giwiidosendimin Project LAUNCH and Zaagichigaazowin Home Visiting Program will host a Birth Doula Training & Traditional Indigenous Birth Teachings course April 17-21, 2023 at Legendary Waters.

The course will be taught by Dr. Erin Tenney, with Cultural Support provided by Penny Powless. Participants will have all costs covered and meals will be included. Child care is also available during the training upon request.

Spots are limited for this training. Please register by contacting Mercie Gordon or Amber Hanson.

Community members are reminded to abide by the Winter Parking Regulations so the roads crews can safely and efficiently remove snow. Vehicles that are improperly parked on the road impede snow removal, and the snow built up around them impedes the ability to get emergency vehicles to residences where they are needed.

The Red Cliff Police Department may begin towing vehicles that are a consistent issue.

Please call 715-779-3700 or 715-779-3733 with any questions.

Red Cliff Community Members:

On March 21 the Red Cliff Tribal Council passed the addition of Section 15 to Chapter 32 Tribal Elections.

Click HERE to read the entire notice of addition to Chapter 32.

All Red Cliff Code of Laws can be found online HERE.

Red Cliff Community Members:

You are hereby notified that the following changes to the Red Cliff Code of Laws are being proposed by the Red Cliff Legal Department:

Pertaining to Chapter 18 - Land Lease Regulations, subsection 18.8.2

Click HERE to read the entire proposed change to Chapter 18.

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 Monday April 3, 2023 at the Regular Meeting of the Red Cliff Tribal Council. If the Council enacts these changes, the changes shall become effective upon enactment.

The Red Cliff Band is seeking sealed bid proposals for the construction of a new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) facility located at 37100 State Hwy 13 in Gaa-Miskwaabikaang (Red Cliff Reservation).

Project Description

Red Cliff is seeking to contract with a General Contractor to construct a 7,100 sq. ft. building. The first level will include a large unconditioned garage area, an unconditioned storage area, and a conditioned lounge/sleeping quarters. The smaller second level will include a conditioned storage and IT/security room.

Proposals should be submitted by Thursday April 6 at 4 PM.

View all project details, dates, and proposal requirements HERE.

An optional pre-bid meeting has been scheduled to allow potential bidders the opportunity to learn more about the project prior to submitting their bid. The meeting will be facilitated in-person at Red Cliff and virtually through the Microsoft Teams meeting platform. Bidders are encouraged to submit questions in writing prior to the meeting. Verbal questions will also be accepted during the meeting, provided bidders confirm verbal questions in writing for the record. After the meeting, an amendment to the original RFP will be made publicly available with the questions and answers discussed at the conference. If attending the conference in-person, an opportunity to visit the proposed build site will be extended upon request. 

The pre-bid meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 14th, 2023 at 8:30 am at the Red Cliff Tribal Administration Building located at 88455 Pike Rd. Bayfield, WI 54814. A Microsoft Teams link for the meeting will be extended upon request.

Please call 715-779-3700 with any questions.

Midge holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work and a Certified Social Worker with the State of Wisconsin. She carries over 35 years of professional service to youth and families in Native communities. She carries training in serving others in the area of HIV / AIDS, Alcohol and other Drug Abuse, Domestic Violence & Sexual Abuse, Trauma Informed Care and Healthier Life Styles.

Her gift of serving and life in general holds her passion to a path of wellness in serving the Red Cliff Community and neighboring communities. Midge is married to Frank Montano for 62 years as of this June third. She is a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and auntie. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Her personal passion for helping others is part of her path of life. As a added humor point she enjoys driving her car and traveling. She also writes poetry and is making plans to publish her poetry.

Boozhoo families with the Red Cliff Early Childhood Center! Week 25 of the Second Step Curriculum will work with your children on how to communicate what they need and want. Teachers will be implementing this curriculum and families will also receive these exercises to continue practicing at home.

Contact the ECC with any questions at 715-779-5030.

Dear Early Head Start Families,

I hope that the New Year finds you and your family happy and healthy.

I would like to let you know that we will be reducing our service hours for Early Head Start. We will be closed for students eight extra Fridays through the end of the school year.

Below are dates of closure that were regularly scheduled for services. We will also be sending out amended calendar pages to assist with keeping track of the changes.

May 5, May 19, June 2, July 14 

This is only through this school year and will impact 8 scheduled Fridays. We know that this may cause challenges for some families and for that we apologize!

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jamie, Center Director, at 715-779-5030 ext. 2527 or Jenn, Center Administrator, at 715-779-5030 ext. 2561.

The Red Cliff Education Department is offering additional financial support for those who have already applied for the Higher Education and Job Training Program.

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.

Click HERE to access an application for Housing Assistance.

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 HERE to order online!

Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission (GLIFWC) is seeking applicants for several positions.

View all GLIFWC openings and position descriptions online at https://glifwc.org/