July 15-21, 2024

Abitaa-niibini Giizis (Halfway Summer Moon)

Recently elected Tribal Council members took their oaths of office during the Tribal Council Swearing In Ceremony last week on Friday July 12, 2024.

Richard "Rick" Peterson was re-elected to his Vice Chair position, while Vincent "Butch" Bresette was elected Tribal Council Secretary.

As the next highest vote-getter in last year's General Election, Joe Defoe will fill Bresette's remaining year of his At Large seat. Shania Nordby (Leask) and Angie LaPointe begin their two-year At Large terms.

Mark Gokee provided an opening ceremony, and Chief Judge Henry Buffalo conducted each members' oath of office.

Chi-Miigwech to outgoing Council members Nora Cadotte, Scott Babineau, and Ernie Grooms for your hard work and dedication to serving Gaa-Miskwaabikaang.

2024-25 Tribal Council

Nicole Boyd - Chair

Richard Peterson - Vice Chair

Laura Gordon - Treasurer

Vincent "Butch" Bresette - Secretary

David Curran - At Large Member

Bryan Bainbridge - At Large Member

Shania Nordby (Leask) - At Large Member

Angie LaPointe - At Large Member

Joe Defoe - At Large Member

Nicole Boyd - Chairwoman

Rick Peterson - Vice Chair

Laura Gordon - Treasurer

Butch Bresette - Secretary

David Curran - At Large

Bryan Bainbridge - At Large

Shania Nordby - At Large

Angie LaPointe - At Large

Joe Defoe - At Large

Join us this Thursday July 18 for a groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate the construction of Red Cliff's new transportation building. All community members are welcome to attend and learn more about the project. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 9 AM at 36109 Hwy 13 here in Gaa-Miskwaabikaang.

This project will help increase community access to medical facilities, schools, and other essential services by providing increased road maintenance capabilities and new equipment.

Tribal Administration has released an update on the major community and construction projects happening in Gaa-Miskwaabikaang as of July 2024.

You'll find updates and photos of projects like:

» Giiwedin Community Housing Project

» Elderly Housing Complex

» Road Improvements Project

» Cultural Center

» Wellness Center

» Bradum Water Loop

» Health Center Maintenance and Storage Building

» EMS Building

» Police Station

» Courthouse Parking Lot and Interior Project

» Health Center and Solar Micro Grid Project

» Lease Site Cleanup Project

» Transportation Facility

Gaa-Miskwaabikaang's 2024/2025 Royalty were crowned at last weekend's 46th Annual Red Cliff Pow Wow!

Gaa-Miskwaabikaang Royalty are expected to represent themselves and our community as positive role models. Royalty attend and participate in community events, provide service to elders, and represent Gaa-Miskwaabikaang at other Tribes' pow wows.

Congratulations and chi-miigwech for representing Gaa-Miskwaabikaang. Aho!

👑 Sr. Miss Miskwaabikaang: Elvira Albert

👑 Jr. Miss Miskwaabikaang: Adriauna Curran

👑 Lil Miss Miskwaabikaang: Elsa Bressette

👑 Miskwaabikaang Tiny Tot: Everly Defoe

👑 Miskwaabikaang Warrior: Ozaawaa Morris-Helms

👑 Miskwaabikaang Jr Warrior: Kenyon Gordon

👑 Miskwaabikaang Lil Warrior: Micah Topping

👑 Miskwaabikaang Tiny Tot: Esias Defoe

The annual Healing Circle Run is coming to Gaa-Miskwaabikaang this Tuesday to Wednesday! Are you interested in walking a section of Red Cliff's route on Tuesday July 16 and/or Wednesday July 17? Please join us!

Tuesday July 16 meet at 8:00 AM at Red Cliff Food Distribution for smudge and ceremony, shirts, and mile assignments. Tuesday evening meal TBD.

Wednesday July 17 meet at 8:00 AM outside Legendary Waters for ceremony, mile assignments.

Contact Mark Duffy at the Red Cliff Wardens Office with any questions about Red Cliff's portions! 715-779-3732

Learn more about the Healing Circle Run at https://glifwc.org/hcr/

Attention RCCHA Tenants:

Due to changes at the Red Cliff Transfer Station, RCCHA will no longer be picking recyclables up on Wednesdays.

Effective immediately, recyclables will be picked up on Tuesdays along with the regular garbage run.

Thank you for your understanding. Please contact the RCCHA office with any questions.

Red Cliff Elders can pick up free vouchers to use at various Bayfield County farmers markets!

Stop by the Elderly Feeding Center on July 16 at 11:00 AM to get your vouchers.

Please call 715-779-3706 with any questions.

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 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.

The Housing Board of Commissioners is set to meet this Wednesday July 17 at Legendary Waters.

The meeting is scheduled to begin at 5 PM. RCCHA tenants are welcome to attend.

The Law Enforcement Commission is scheduled to meet on Monday July 22 at the Red Cliff Family & Human Services Building (88385 Pike Rd, upper level).

The meeting is scheduled to begin at 4:30 PM. Community members are encouraged to attend. Please call 715-779-3733 with any questions.

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!

Jim Pete and Ryan Rydberg came through with more Peterson family photos: one of Isabel “Nesaben” Ojibway-Peterson and one of her granddaughter and namesake Elizabeth “Nesaben” Peterson with her husband William Fredenberg. Nesaben is the Ojibwe pronunciation for the Isabel-Elizabeth-Lisette-Betsy etc. group of names. The other picture, of the firewood brigade, is from the Marquette archives. 

Check out our online events calendar to see more!

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.

Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) is seeking a Regional Director and Regional Office Coordinator in Hayward.