July 1-7, 2024

Abitaa-niibini Giizis (Halfway Summer Moon)

Tribal Departments and Programs will be closed this Thursday July 4, 2024. Businesses may remain open or may have altered hours. Please call ahead.

The Transfer Station will be closed on July 4 and July 6. It will be open on Friday July 5 from 10 AM - 5 PM. See Transfer Station regular hours HERE.

The Red Cliff Tribal Council is set to meet this Monday July 1 at Legendary Waters.

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

The Red Cliff Tribal Council General Election will take place on Tuesday July 2. Red Cliff Tribal Members will vote for a Vice Chair, Secretary, and two At-Large seats.

Advisory Referendum Regarding Cannabis and Hemp

In the wake of widespread cannabis (marijuana) decriminalization nationwide, Tribal leadership seeks community input that will help to guide both economic development and policy decisions moving forward. An advisory referendum with several questions regarding cannabis and hemp will be on the July 2 General Election ballot. See all Cannabis Advisory Referendum questions and resources here.

Polls will be open from 8 AM - 8 PM at Legendary Waters. Free rides are available to and from the polls. See all General Election information here.

Vice Chairperson Candidates

Nora Cadotte

Richard "Rick" Peterson

Secretary Candidates

Vincent "Butch" Bresette

Joseph Montano, Sr

At-Large Candidates (2 seats open)

Shania Nordby (Leask)

Scott Babineau

Francis (Frank) Montano

Ernie Grooms

Mercie Gordon

Mark A. Gokee

Stephanie A. (Defoe) Haskins

Shenna Garrity

Angie LaPointe

Steven Boyd

Michael D. Soulier

Dennis J. Soulier

Christopher Hicks

Angela D. Emrich

Howah! Let's Come Together!

The Red Cliff Royalty and Powwow Committee is inviting you to this year's Community Feast & 2024 Red Cliff Royalty Contest on Tuesday July 2 at the Gaa-Miskwaabikaang Cultural Grounds (36750 Hwy 13).

The feast will begin at 5:00 PM, potluck style. Please bring a dish to share.

The Royalty Pageant will begin at 6:00 PM. 

Application deadline for this year's Royalty is Monday, July 1, 2024. Applications are available online at www.redcliff-nsn.gov/powwow, or in-person at the Tribal Administration Office and the Red Cliff Boys & Girls Club.

The 46th Annual Red Cliff Pow Wow is set for this weekend July 5-7, 2024 here in Gaa-Miskwaabikaang!. Join us at the Gaa-Miskwaabikaang Cultural Grounds (36750 Hwy 13) for several grand entries, dancing and singing specials, food and craft vendors, language and culture learning opportunities, and more!

Howah! The fun language and culture opportunities don't end with the closing of the Pow Wow! Join us at Raspberry Campgrounds here in Gaa-Miskwaabikaang for this year's Anishinaabemowin Gabeshiwin, July 9-12, 2024. View full event schedule online.

We'll have a variety of Anishinaabe culture and language activities, basket making, makazinan making, traditional cooking, fishing nets, flute making, beading, lacrosse, Immersion Island, and so much more!

Free camping is available on-site, first come first serve. No alcohol/drugs allowed.

Please call the Red Cliff Tribal Historic Preservation Office with any questions at 715-779-3761.

Raspberry Campground is located at 93875 Raspberry Campground Road.

Red Cliff's Mino Bimaadiziiwin Gitigaanin Farm Stand is set for every Friday through October! All Farm Stand items are FREE to Red Cliff members, aho!

Be sure to follow the Farm's Facebook page or the website events calendar for updates throughout the season.

Please contact the Farm with any questions at 715-779-3782.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, the Tribe distributed iPads to Red Cliff Elders living on the reservation. The Tribe has iPads remaining that were initially designated for a separate project.

It has been determined to offer the iPads to Red Cliff elders who did not receive one in the first distribution. This includes those that live off the reservation but within Bayfield County.

The distribution is one per household and on a first come, first served basis until all devices are distributed.

Who:

Elders 55+

Red Cliff Tribal Member

Living in Bayfield County (Please bring proof)

Did not receive an iPad in the first distribution

Where: Red Cliff Health Center - Entrance B

When: July 17, 2024 from 9 AM - Noon

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

Red Cliff's Independent Living Services is a youth-driven program to help make the transition into adulthood successful. Program staff help youth in court-ordered foster care, or youth who have exited out of foster care to achieve success in transitioning into adulthood. In Red Cliff we are currently working with youth 14 to 23 years old by providing resources, allyship, guidance, and education.

Areas of Focus

Our program focuses on high school education, post-secondary education, career exploration, employment, housing, home maintenance, transportation, health and medical, healthy marriage, financial self-sufficiency, community resources, permanency/connections, vital documents, and youth identified goals. Youth achieve these goals through planning, education, training, activities, and support.

No-Cost Program

The program is free to those who qualify. Please see contact information below to see if you or someone you know is eligible for this program.

Office Location:

This program is not part of Red Cliff ICW, but we are located in the ICW building at 37250 Water Tower Road in Red Cliff.

Interested in Independent Living or ready to learn more?

Contact Mindi Erickson, Red Cliff Independent Living Coordinator at 715-779-3747 extension 5218 or email Mindi.Erickson@redcliff-nsn.gov.

The following roads are scheduled to be paved beginning July 2024:

Bishop Loop

Butterfield Farm Road

Acorn Road

Aiken Road

Raspberry Campground Road

Bradum Road

Buffalo Road

Daley Road

Bineshii Drive

Moccasin Road

Raspberry Bridge/Sand Bay Road

North Bradum

Paving is expected to begin after July 4. Please pay attention to roadwork signs and watch out for work crews.

Please contact Red Cliff Planning Department with any questions at 715-779-3700.

The Red Cliff Elderly Department is accepting proposals for a one-time cleaning of 32 homes in Gaa-Miskwaabikaang. Proposals for a portion of the homes will also be considered.

Cleaning includes but is not limited to cleaning cupboards, windows, vent covers, ceiling fans, baseboards, walls, doors, under and behind stove and refrigerator, oven, under and behind furniture including couches and beds, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming. 

Proposals are due by July 5, 2024.

See all details, requirements, and proposal form online at www.redcliff-nsn.gov/rfp.

Red Cliff Business Development Corporation and the Buffalo Bay Store are seeking proposals for business plan writing services.

Proposals are due by July 22, 2024.

See all details and submission requirements online at www.redcliff-nsn.gov/rfp.

Food Distribution Program participants may have noticed food delivery delays or last-minute time changes for giveaways. The USDA Food and Nutrition Service has released an apology letter outlining warehouse issues.

Red Cliff Food Distribution will continue communicating with its program participants based on any delays or information from the USDA.

You can view the USDA letter here.

Please call Red Cliff Food Distribution with any questions at 715-779-3740.

PUBLIC LAW 102-477 THREE-YEAR PLAN

October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2027

“Providing individualized, wrap-around services and coordination to meet the educational and workforce goals of our tribal members”

Hearing Date:  Monday, July 22, 2024   

TIME:  5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION:  Legendary Waters Resort & Casino

Purpose: The Red Cliff Tribe will be holding a public hearing to discuss the 2024-2027 Public Law 102-477 Plan for Employment, Training, and Related Services. The draft plan proposes to consolidate up to thirteen (13) federal grant programs to improve employability, employment opportunities and training outcomes for the Red Cliff Community. Programs identified for inclusion in Red Cliff’s 477 Plan include Childcare and Development Fund (CCDF), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Tribal Child Support Enforcement (IV-D), General Assistance (GA), Job Placement and Training (TPA/Functional Area: A0C90), Living Languages Grant Program, and several others. 

Learn how Red Cliff’s 477 Plan will integrate services to improve community access employability and supportive services to meet Red Cliff’s Tribal Priorities. A presentation will be given of the draft plan and printed copies will be available to view during the hearing. The community is invited to provide feedback and input on the draft plan. This input will be considered when completing the final plan. 

About Pub. L. 102-477:  Public Law 102-477 (usually referred to simply as “477”) is the Indian Employment, Training and Related Services Demonstration Act (25 U.S.C. 3401 et seq). The primary goal of the law is to reduce unemployment rates within tribal communities by providing effective workforce development programs. Public Law 102-477 allows federally recognized tribes to consolidate funding from various federal employment, training, and related services programs into a single self-governance plan that tailors programs to meet the needs of their communities by coordinating services, improving program outcomes, and streamlining participant and administrative requirements.

A meal and refreshments will be provided.

Please contact the Tribal Administration Building with any questions at 715-779-3700.

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!

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!

This week, we went into the Belanger Settlement Archives for photos. A big thank you goes to Linda Gordon, Andy Bastin, and the THPO Office for these pictures of Franklin Basina, Virginia “Gena” Defoe, and a large group of Red Cliff youth in the World War II era. The group of kids is a clipping from a 2004 edition of Bob Bear’s Red Cliff News. If we can track down a better copy, we’ll include all the names.

Check out our online events calendar to see more!

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University's Red Cliff Outreach Site, also known as The Cabin, will host an open house event this Wednesday July 3 from 10 AM - 3 PM.

Join for food, fun, raffles, and learn more about the educational offerings through LCOOU. There are various programs in which you can earn certificates, associates degrees, bachelors degrees, and masters degrees.

Learn more at www.lco.edu/admissions.

Click to see Big Top Chautauqua's schedule

The Wisconsin Small Business Development Center will host a series of small business clinics throughout the summer! These one-day sessions are exclusively designed to provide personalized support to entrepreneurs. With pre-registration, entrepreneurs enjoy the flexibility to schedule appointments at their convenience throughout the entire day of the clinic.

All open positions with the Red Cliff Tribal Government are listed online and are available at the Tribal Administration Building. Click the button below to see all openings and apply online.

Red Cliff Chippewa Housing Authority Openings

Legendary Waters Resort & Casino Openings

Buffalo Bay Store is looking for some talented people to work at the C-store. There are openings for three part-time employees to work from 2:30 PM - 8:15 PM, including weekends.

Please stop by the store to pick up an application. Please contact Roger Cadotte or Janine Deragon at the Buffalo Bay Store with any questions: 715-779-5309.