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Lac Courte Oreilles  Band of Lake
Superior Chippewa Indians

"The Pride of the Ojibwe"

Odaawaa-Zaaga'iganing Babaamaajimoo-mazina'igaans
(LCO's Little Newspaper)
September 8, 2017
Boozhoo Gakina Awiya,

Waatebagaa-Giizis (September) means leaves turning moon. 


It is a spectacular sight to watch the changing of the leaves in Northern Wisconsin. The cool crisp air and the sun are still warm enough to enjoy.

This marks the end of summer for us, as well as the beginning of the new school year for our children. It is a time to reflect on what was, and to begin our preparations for the winter that will soon be upon us.


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Maamiwichigewin

On August 27,2017 the Maamiwichigewin Run/Walk was held on the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation. The event was hosted by the tribal governing board and LCO Behavioral Health in an attempt to help unify the community, through healing, health and wellness.

 

"Maamiwichigewin means unified and so I have to say Miigwech to Rose Gokee for coming up with the idea for the Run/Walk for our community," said Vice-Chair Jason Schlender. "Planning this event was very humbling and it turned out to be a very powerful, healing event. We wanted to provide an opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate our unity." 

Participants walked, ran or both a certain portion of the reservation communities, to show their support and commitment to help in the healing that the LCO community is striving for.
 
"We look forward to the event for next year and we know more people will come out and participate," said Schlender.

LCO Ojibwe School Conducting MAP Assessments 


Each year students across the country participate in a variety of academic assessments designed
to provide teachers with feedback on student and staff performance. Students at the Lac Courte Ojibwe School will once again be completing the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment this fall in the areas of Reading, Math, Language Usage and Science Reasoning. 

The data provided from these assessments is used to give teachers insight about individual students needs for intervention and enrichment, effectiveness of teaching methods as well as the overall curriculum. Teachers will spend a few days prior to the tests providing students with testing strategies and support.  
 
This year the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe School has set a school wide goal in the areas of Reading and Math.  If 80% of all students in the k-12 students achieve their Projected Growth, the K-12 Dean of Students, Jason Bisonette and the School Director, Jessica Hutchison will spend an afternoon in a dunk tank, giving students the opportunity to 'sink' them. Individual classrooms and grade levels have also set more specific and targeted goals.  
 
MAP testing will begin for high school students on September 19th and for middle school students on the 21st.  K-5 students will participate in the testing during the week of 25th-29th.  

We are asking for community support in rallying our students to put forth their best effort on these assessments by making sure students arrive at school on time and have adequate sleep. Encouraging these students and promoting academic excellence is a message we hope the entire community can and will embrace.  


Senate Appropriations Committee Rejects Catastrophic 
Proposal to End Afterschool Funding
 
 
 
Statement of Jodi Grant, Executive Director, Afterschool Alliance

"For the children, families and communities that depend on afterschool programs, the funding the Senate Appropriations Committee approved today for 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) is a huge relief. We commend the bipartisan majority of Committee members who put the interests of their constituents and the country first by rejecting President Trump's proposal to eliminate 21st CCLC. If it holds, this funding will mean afterschool programs serving millions of children will be able to keep their doors open - but this $1.192 billion appropriation will not come close to meeting the vast unmet demand for afterschool programs in our country today.

The 21st CCLC initiative is the chief federal funding stream for afterschool, supporting programs for more than 1.6 million students across the United States. The President's proposal to eliminate it would have been catastrophic for families, schools and communities. The House Appropriations Committee also rejected the President's proposal to eliminate 21st CCLC, but approved a cut of $192 million. If adopted, the House measure would mean that approximately 192,000 students would lose access to afterschool programs.

It is troubling that the House seems to be on a path to cut the quality afterschool and summer learning programs that keep kids safe, inspire them to learn and help working families. We will urge Congress to use the Senate - not the House - appropriation as its starting point for negotiations, and add additional funds for these vitally important programs.

The public does not want afterschool funding to be cut. Released just last month,the 2017 PDK Poll found that 92 percent of respondents back the provision of afterschool programs; it is just the latest in a long line of surveys that have found overwhelming public support for these programs. 

And the unmet need for afterschool is great. The America After 3PM household survey of more than 30,000 families, commissioned by the Afterschool Alliance, found that for every child in an afterschool program, two more are waiting to get in. One in five students in the United States is unsupervised after the school day ends.

Reams of research tell us that afterschool works - for children, parents, schools and communities. In 2015, Congress recognized the important work done in afterschool programs when it reauthorized 21st CCLC as part of the bipartisan Every Student Succeeds Act, and then again earlier this year when it adopted a modest increase for 21st CCLC for the current fiscal year. In the days ahead, we will work with budget negotiators on both sides of the aisle to urge full funding for afterschool and summer learning programs."

The Afterschool Alliance is a nonprofit public awareness and advocacy organization working to ensure that all children and youth have access to quality afterschool programs.

 More information is available at www.afterschoolalliance.org.


Lac Courte Oreilles gets land back


A proclamation signed by Acting Assistant Secretary of Interior Mike Black, allowed the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribe to claim back 2,012.77 acres of land to the reservation, this past Wednesday. The reclaimed lands are part of the tribe's original homelands as current reservation lands.
 
These parcels are part of a adjacent land to the Chippewa Flowage, which was created in the 1920's when Northern States Power built the Winter Dam and flooded the tribe's aboriginal settlement. 
 

Congratulations to  Shauna CoonsKekek Jason Stark, and  Nita Kemp on all their hard work. We know Shauna is especially proud to have had the opportunity to help reclaim these lands for her community and to share this historic moment with her family.


Lifting Nets: Gurnoe Decision

GLIFWC is pleased to present the second of a series of short videos called "Ogichidaa Storytellers." Entitled "Lifting Nets: Gurnoe Decision" the video highlights both Red Cliff and Bad River Tribal communities in their struggle to retain harvesting rights beyond their reservation lands. Ron Deperry and Rose Gurnoe of Red Cliff narrate the story. 

Lifting Nets: Gurnoe Decision
Lifting Nets: Gurnoe Decision

Community Information
Community Members Support and Input

As most LCO community members know, the remodeling of the former Woodcrafters building, located at the corner of County Highway B and School House Road, is well underway. We are seeking community input in renaming this remodeled structure. 

For the time being we are simply referring to it as the Behavioral Health/Community Services (BH/BS) building. The TGB, Health Advisory Board and Health Director have requested that we get community input regarding a new name for this facility. If you have an idea regarding the new name please contact Nicole Smith at Nicole.Smith@lco-nsn.gov.
 
Under its new configuration, the BH/CS building will house the Behavioral Health Department, the Comprehensive Community Services Program, and the Long Term Care Program. There will also be space for representatives of the Tribes Elder and Income Maintenance programs.
 
The TGB has designated their Health Center liaisons Rose Gokee and Tweed Shuman to develop and oversee the building name selection process.
 
We all encourage you to participate in this process.


Kinnamon School Needs Your Help

If you have old LCO newsletters or powwow flyers and posters, please bring them to Kinnamon School to be included in our records. We are also collecting memorial/funerary prayer cards of LCO members, your help will be appreciated.


Tribal Governing Board Liaison List


Lac Courte Oreilles  Energy Assistance Program

WISCONSIN HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (WHEAP)
Starting September 11th the office of Energy Assistance will start taking appointments for the 2017-2018 heating season. The actual intake appointments will start October 2st.

Once we have established an appointment you will need to bring in the following;
  1.  Last 3 months of income; i.e. if applying in the month of October, please bring in the months of July, August, and September and so forth.
  2. Proof of residency, this will be on your electric and fuel bills.  This needs to show the actual address where the utilities is being serviced.

  3. Bring all Social Security Cards for all household members.

  4. If anyone is receiving Social Security benefits, we will need to see the actual Award letter from the Social Security Administration office.  We can no longer use Bank statements.

  5. Homeowners, please provide Ownership of the home.  This is a precautionary due to furnace repair or replacement.  There are stipulations to this program, which is proof of Ownership.
Furnace Assistance
 
WHEAP emergency heating system assistance can provide services to eligible home owners if the furnace or boiler stops operating during the heating season. Heating system assistance includes payment for repairs, or in some situations your residence may qualify for a total replacement of a non-operating furnace or boiler. Call the energy assistance office immediately if you are experiencing a no heat situation.
 
INCOME GUIDELINES FOR THE 2017-2018 HOME ENERGY PLUS PROGRAM YEAR
 
60 PERCENT OF STATE MEDIAN INCOME GUIDELINES
 
HOUSEHOLD    3 MONTH                 ANNUAL
SIZE               INCOME                   INCOME
 
1                  $ 6,650.25                 $26,601             
2                  $ 8,696.25                 $34,785
3                  $10,742.50                $42,970 
4                  $12,788.75                $51,155
5                  $14,835.00                $59,340
6                  $16,881.25                $67,525
7                  $17,264.75                $69,059
8                  $17,648.50                $70,594
 
 
Heating Assistance
                  
WHEAP assistance is a one-time payment during the heating season (October 1-May 15). The funding pays a portion of the heating costs, but the payment is not intended to cover the entire cost of heating a residence. 

The amount of the energy assistance benefit varies depending on a variety of factors, including the household's size, income, and energy costs.  In most cases the energy assistance benefit is paid directly to the household energy supplier.
 
The hours of business are Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, please call 715-634-8934 and ask for Patsy Crone ext. 7434 or Cindy Miller ext. 7474

For unseen circumstances that you cannot come into the office during regular working hours we will accommodate you after hours so we can take your application.
 
And just a reminder, please get into a habit of checking your propane tank during the heating season. This very important due to the fact that vendors do charge extra in emergency deliveries and we cannot help with this. The extra charges will need to be paid on delivery that same day.  So please, keep track of the tank!
 
Miigwech! Be safe and keep warm! 



Community Events
Sobriety Wellness Feast



LCO Ojibwa Community College
Events to Remember


September Extension Program Calendar


Extension Highlights

Boozhoo Faculty, Staff, Students & Community Members

LCOOCC Extension is excited to provide you with September's slate of events and workshops, we hope you will join us for some great family friendly adventure. Remember all events are open to the public and there are no fees to attend. 

 Evening and weekend events include a meal - we have made a change at the college and now have food service - this means that you MUST pre-register for a workshop, even if you've been attending regularly every week.  Please call the desk at 715-634-4790 Ext 121 or email  ext@lco.edu .  Only those that are pre-registered will be guaranteed a meal.  We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
 
Extension News and Highlights
 
BEADING CIRCLE on WEDNESDAY evenings with Sirella Ford - room 617.  Start a new project or bring one to finish - we provide an assortment of beads, gems, leather, etc.  You can come 1 time, every week, or when you can - but please let us know. This is for beginners to advanced - everyone is welcome!
 
LCO Farmer's Market, Friday's from 10am-2pm through September. Market location is the pavilion between the LCO Country Market and Quick Stop
 
New Crosscut Crossfit Club - leaving LCOOCC on Tuesday's and Thursday's starting September 12th - transportation provided!  11am-12:45pm.  No Cost!  Instructor Matt Bell will take students at their level and go from there.
 
Natural History Field Trips with Mike Heim!  Family friendly but youth must be accompanied by an adult.  Transportation and lunch provided.
-            Saturday, September 9th 7:30am-3pm - Mycological (Mushroom) Foray
-            Saturday, September 16th 10am-5:30pm - Hawk's Ridge, Duluth, MN
 
The new Extension office is open at main campus - please visit us!  The new wing is located on the northeast corner of campus and there are new parking areas for easy access - drive all the way around!
 
If you have an idea or request for a community education class please let us know!  We are here to serve you! 


Employment Opportunities



BOH Kitchen Helper - Open Until Filled

  Dental Hygienist- Open Until Filled

FOH Host(ess) - Open Until Filled

Housekeeper - Open Until Filled

Lodge Housekeeping Supervisor Open Until Filled

Lodge Room Attendant - Open Until Filled

Maintenance Office Asst.- Open Until Filled

Revenue Audit Specialist- Open Until Filled

  Sous Chef - Open Until Filled




                                          
                                    View Listings on the Tribe's website  
                                            
                                                  LCO School Vacancies
                               
                                  View LCO College Employment Opportunities 

If you have something you wish to share, please email me your information by Wednesday, and I will do my best to include it in Friday's edition.

Chi-Miigwech,

Nicole Smith, Communications Officer
Lac Courte Oreilles Band of  Lake Superior Chippewa Indians
Phone:  715-699-6014
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