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December 25-31, 2023
Manidoo-Giizisoons (Little Spirit 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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Tribal Government departments and programs will be closed Monday January 1, 2024. The next Miisaninawiind newsletter is expected to publish on Tuesday January 2.
Buffalo Bay Store will be closed Sunday December 31. It will be open 7 AM - 8 PM on Monday January 1. Other businesses may remain open or may have altered hours. Please call businesses directly for holiday hours.
Anyone in need of medication should please plan accordingly. Call the pharmacy at 715-779-3157.
Enjoy time with friends and family! Miigwech!
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New Year's Eve Celebrations
with the Boys & Girls Club and Legendary Waters
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Boozhoo families! The Boys & Girls Club will host a new year's eve celebration this Sunday December 31 from 5-10 PM! This is open to all ages. Bring the family for food, music, games, and giveaways. Please contact the Club with any questions at 715-779-3722.
Legendary Waters will also host new year's eve festivities. There will be a surf 'n' turf buffet from 5-9 PM along with tons of fun planned! There will be a DJ at 8 PM followed by a free live concert by Chase and Ovation beginning at 10 PM.
Please remember to celebrate safely and responsibly while enjoying time with friends and family!
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GLITC Adolescent Recovery & Wellness Center | |
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The Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council's proposed adolescent recovery and wellness center in Oneida County needs your support! We encourage you to respectfully make contact with Oneida County supervisors, as well as the zoning and planning department, to voice your support for this adolescent recovery and wellness center and its contribution to the fight against addiction.
Click the image below to read a letter from GLITC CEO Bryan Bainbridge.
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UW–Madison to cover full cost of undergraduate degree for students from Wisconsin Indian tribes | |
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Howah! For any Tribal members living in Wisconsin who plan to attend UW-Madison or are considering applying: UW–Madison has announced it will offer financial support to cover the full cost of pursuing an undergraduate degree beginning in the fall of 2024.
The commitment covers not only tuition and fees but also housing, meals, books and other educational expenses.
Additionally, a 5-year pilot program will cover in-state tuition and fees for students pursuing a J.D. (law) or M.D. (medical) degree who are Wisconsin residents and enrolled members of federally recognized Wisconsin tribes.
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Elders Gather To Celebrate the Holidays | |
Chi-miigwech to all elders, staff, families, and volunteers who joined our Elder Christmas Party last week! It was wonderful to see you all enjoying good company, food, and of course bingo with Santa! | |
Dates Set for 2nd Annual Youth Pow Wow | |
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The Boys & Girls Club of GitchiGami has announced its 2nd Annual Youth Pow Wow will take place March 30-31, 2024 at Legendary Waters! Stay tuned for more details.
Vendors can reach out to the Club in February.
If you have any questions, please call the Club and talk with Dusty at 715-779-3722.
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Red Ciff Code of Law Updates | |
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The Red Cliff Tribal Council passed amendments to Chapter 16 - Business License and Tax Law and Chapter 25-Rights of Way, Service Lines and Trespass at the Tribal Council meeting on December 19, 2023.
Chapter 16 - amend section 16.9.4(21), (22), (24) and (25), add definition to section 16.10.5, amend section 16.10.8 and add section 16.10.12.
Chapter 25 - amend section 25.1.2, add definition 25.2.14, amend 25.2.17, amend 25.2.25 add definition to 25.2.27, delete current language and replace with amended language 25.2.30, amend section 25.4.2(h), add language to section 25.5.l(b), add and amend section 25.15, add section 25.15.3.
These changes to the Red Cliff Code of Laws Chapters 16 & 25 can also be found here.
These changes are indicated by the date at the end of the section.
If you have any questions please contact the Legal Department at 715-779-3725.
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Check out this newspaper clipping from May of 1977! The beginning of site preparation for what is now the Family & Human Services / Police Department Building and the Tribal Administration Building.
The current FHS / PD building at 88385 Pike Road formerly housed the Administration offices. The current Administration building at 88455 Pike Road was the original Red Cliff Community Health Center building.
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Tribal Census Underway
Use your household survey code and receive your incentive prizes
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Boozhoo Aaniin Gaa-Miskwaabikaang! The Red Cliff Band has launched a Tribal Census survey taking place from mid-December 2023 through February 2024. All households on-reservation will receive a door hanger with an online survey code in mid-December. This survey is an important data collection project designed to compile accurate information about Red Cliff tribal members. The data collected during this survey will be used to enhance local programs and attract funding for various community programs.
What to expect
Beginning in December 2023, survey staff will drop off information and instructions so you can complete the survey online. You will also have the option of completing the survey in-person with field staff if you choose. Survey topics include income and employment, health and human services, education, and Red Cliff culture and language. All household information requested by the survey is essential to accomplishing the project’s goals. The responses provided to field staff and via the online survey will remain confidential and anonymous.
Please provide honest and complete answers to the survey. Your answers will help to:
-Enhance the ability of the Tribe to plan and develop programs
-Ensure that the Tribe receives its fair share of funding
-Affirm the Tribe’s sovereignty and expand its self-determination
-Determine current and future need for essential services that benefit you
The information you provide will help our community!
The survey will take about 15-30 minutes to complete. As a special thank you, each household that completes the survey will receive two $15 gift certificates of their choice for Buffalo Bay Store, Peterson's Foods, Red Cliff Fish Company, and Legendary Waters. Households will also be entered into weekly drawings for a $100 Walmart gift card.
Keep an eye out for your door hanger! It will have a unique survey code that you can use to complete the survey. Once you have your survey code, you can take the survey online at www.redcliff-nsn.gov/census. On-reservation households that do not have internet access will receive paper surveys if they choose not to complete the survey in-person with survey staff.
For questions or additional information, please contact:
Liz Boyd, Tribal Survey Manager
715-779-3744 ext 3518
Liz.Boyd@redcliff-nsn.gov
Kevin Klingbeil, Big Water Consulting
206-466-2065
kevin@bigwaterconsulting.net
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Flu & COVID-19 Vaccines By Appointment | |
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The CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important action in reducing your risk of flu and its potentially serious outcomes. Everyone 6 months and older should get an annual flu vaccine.
The CDC also recommends the 2023–2024 updated COVID-19 vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, or Novavax, to protect against serious illness from COVID-19.
The Red Cliff Community Health Nurse will be facilitating influenza and/or covid vaccine appointments to be held at the Red Cliff Health Center from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. on the following dates.
Wednesdays
December 6 & December 27
Fridays
December 8, December 15, & December 29
Appointments can be made by calling the Red Cliff Health Center at 715-779-3707. If you have questions, please call Theresa Morris at extension 2329.
Take everyday preventive actions to stop the spread of germs:
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Cover coughs and sneezes.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
- Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with viruses that cause flu and covid-19.
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Noojimo'iwewin Center Meetings | |
Harm Reduction - Keep our Community "SAFE" | |
Saving lives from HIV and Hepatitis C requires aggressive strategies to reach people at high risk. The purpose of the Red Cliff SAFE Program is to help reduce harm from risky behaviors.
The SAFE Program is operated out of the Red Cliff Community Health Center. This program is available to all members of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa as well as surrounding communities. Individuals can access clean syringes, sharps containers, sterile water, antibiotic cream, alcohol wipes, and condoms. By improving access to these materials, we help people who inject heroin, meth, and other drugs to reduce their risk of contracting HIV and Hepatitis C.
In addition, the Red Cliff Community Health Center now offers Narcan. Narcan is for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose. When you come in for our needle exchange, you can request a dose(s) of Narcan at no charge to you.
If you or a loved one are at risk for HIV or Hepatitis C, we will never judge you or your behaviors. You can access the services by simply stopping at the health center reception and asking for the SAFE Program. The services are provided within the health center setting and are completely confidential.
The goal is to expand sites within the next year. The current services are available Monday – Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm except holidays. You can get more information by calling (715) 779-3707.
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Bayfield School District Updates | |
Find Athletic Schedules and School Events on their Calendar.
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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Apply for Housing Openings and Housing Assistance | |
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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.
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Residential Resource Coordinator
Available For Housing Tenants
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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.
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Ganawenjigaade Dagwaagin Newsletter | |
Boys and Girls Club of Gitchigami | |
Legendary Waters Resort & Casino | |
Click HERE to order online! | |
News Across Indian Country | |
Indigenous Futures Survey | |
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The Indigenous Futures Survey is an annual survey that aims to capture Indigenous people’s voices, perspectives, and concerns for use in developing policy, understanding socio-economic trends, and highlighting important issues impacting Indian Country. This information will help inform Tribal leaders and members of Congress about issues facing Indigenous People. This survey will ask about your experiences, thoughts, and beliefs on current and historical issues within your community. Your participation in the survey is entirely voluntary, and you can choose not to answer any question or leave the study at any time.
This year’s survey is co-led by IllumiNative and Native Organizers Alliance, with Kauffman and Associates, Inc. supporting the survey development and analysis.
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GLITC hiring several positions | |
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The Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council is seeking applications for several leadership positions:
-Good Health & Wellness in Indian Country (GHWIC) Program Director
-Wisconsin Native American Tobacco Network (WNATN) Program Director
-Native American Youth Cultural Coordinator
See all position descriptions and apply on the GLITC Employment Page.
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WI Native Vote Seeking Director | |
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. | |
Red Cliff Tribal Administration Office
88455 Pike Road
Bayfield, Wi. 54814
715-779-3700
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