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Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians

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Thursday, September 10, 2015

Boozhoo (Hello),

We hope that you are having a great week and enjoying the beautiful weather!

Last weekend saw Phase II of the 2015 Red Cliff Wild Rice Camp begin as participants joined Red Cliff Tribal Warden Mark Duffy, Marvin DeFoe and many others in harvesting wild rice on Chippewa Lake in Bayfield, County. Tribal youth learned the art and methods used in traditional rice harvesting. The activity continued yesterday with several crews hitting the rice fields. This year's ricing conditions highlight the incredible sensitivity wild rice has to water level, temperature, wind and rain. Reports from across the CededTerritory, from Mole Lake to Rice Lake to Bad River, have all been mixed. Harvesters

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are reporting everything from great results to continuing daily challenges. Regardless, the Ojibwe People are thankful and celebrate all the gifts offered by the Creator.

Scroll down to see all that's happening in the Red Cliff community!

Office of Special Trustee Visits Red Cliff

Last week the Red Cliff community hosted officials from the Office of Special Trustee for American Indians as part of the groups tour of the midwest. Members of the tour included Special Trustee Mr. Vince Logan, Regional Trust Administrator Mr. Thomas Reynolds, Fiduciary Trust Officer Mrs. Jewel Trembor, Executive Assistant Mr. Klint Impson and Director of the Office of External Affairs Mr. David Beeksma. The group met with ViceChairman Nathan Gordon, Secretary Laura Gordon, Treasurer Krystle Topping, Administrator Rob Goslin and CFO Rick Petersen. The visit was part of a tour designed at maintaining a working relationship between the Office and the Tribal governments and individuals it serves. Both Beeksma and Trembor are Red Cliff Tribal Members.

From LR: Treasurer Krystle Topping, Secretary Laura Gordon, ViceChairman Nathan Gordon, Special Trustee Vince Logan, Administrator Rob Goslin and CFO Rick Petersen.

Over the last 20 years, the Office of Special Trust has restored accountability of over $5 billion in trust money. It manages hundreds of thousands of Individual Indian Money accounts and more than 200 Tribal government accounts. The Office is working on a number of other initiatives as well, including supporting the Land Buy Back Program, education, President Obama's GenI Native youth initiative and was involved in fulfilling the Cobell settlement.

The Office of the Special Trustee maintains field offices throughout the country to connect Native communities and beneficiaries to the Office and to provide accessibility to the

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services it provides. Some of the services and responsibilities of the Office include issuance of beneficiary checks, providing financial education and appraisals.

"Mr. Logan's visit to the upper Midwest is part of an ongoing campaign to recognize the important work performed by these area offices, as well as to meet with local Tribal leaders and engage in an open dialogue about Trust issues," said Beeksma.

ViceChairman Gordon says the meeting was an important step in helping the Office understand what issues are important to Tribal Members and the community in which they live.

Special Trustee Vince Logan, who is from the Osage Nation in Oklahoma, talks with ViceChairman Gordon, CFO Rick Petersen and Rob Goslin.

"This was a very good meeting. We were able to show just what we're working on are here in Red Cliff. It also allowed us to convey what is important to us commercial fishing, our youth and programs that benefit them it's always good when we can build these relationships and advocate for our people," said ViceChairman Gordon.

Beeksma says that Trust Land has generated a fair amount of money over the years. Unfortunately, he says much of that money was poorly managed until the mid1990s. "In 1994 Congress set out to fix that by withdrawing fiduciary trust operations from the BIA (Bureau of Indian Affairs) and placing them in a new office, reporting directly to the Secretary of Interior: The Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians," said Beeksma.Special Trustee Vince Logan was selected by President Obama and confirmed by Congress last year. Beeksma says Logan and Kevin Washburn, the Assistant Secretary of Interior for Indian Affairs, are the only people in the government who are congressional approved Presidential appointees working solely on Native issues.

"The Office of External Affairs partners with Congress to advance legislation that improves the management of trust money and other issues supporting Indian Country; we have a public affairs team that works with the media; we negotiate 638 contracting and compacting

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agreements with Tribal governments; and we conduct outreach and financial education events across the nation," said Beeksma.

Beeksma's experience spans a broad spectrum of international and domestic affairs, having spent 28 years both in the military and as a civilian with the Department of Defense before coming to the Office of Special Trustee in February of this year. He spent most of 20102014 in Afghanistan, where he was an advisor and led socioeconomic development and US negotiating teams. He also performed as the US senior international security agreements negotiator with the Afghan government.

The Office of Special Trustee's visit to Red Cliff is not only a strong indicator of the increased effort on the part of the federal government to build and maintain strong relations with Tribes but it also highlights the accomplishments of individual Tribal Members.

Wild Rice - The Perfect Food

Easy to Prepare and versatile, wild rice is a marvelous addition to any meal and has many culinary possibilities. Not to mention the nutritional value wild rice holds. With the manoomin harvest upon us, and celebrate this gift from Mother Earth. Here is one our favorite chicken wild rice soup recipes.

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 pounds chicken pieces2 whole carrots2 stalks celery, cut in half1 large whole onion peeled 5 cloves garlic6 ounces of wild rice ( you may crush or break up wild rice to smaller pieces)

Prep 20Cook 3 h 17 mReady In 3 h 37 m

Directions Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; add the chicken, whole carrots, celery, and whole onion. Cook until the chicken is browned, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the crushed garlic cloves, and cook until soft, about 1 to 2 minutes. Pour enough water into the pot to cover the chicken and vegetables. Simmer for 2 to 3 hours. Add water as necessary.While the soup is simmering, cook the rice according to package instructions. Refrigerate when done.

Removed cooked chicken from the pot to cool. Strain the broth, discarding cooked vegetables. Shred chicken and return to the pot along with the broth; stir in chopped carrots and lemon juice. Bring soup to a simmer, and cook until the carrots are soft, about 10 minutes. Stir in the

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cooked rice and chopped parsley. Heat until hot, about 5 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Upcoming Meetings and EventsFriday, September 11 through Sunday, September 13 Indian Summer Festival in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (For complimentary tickets, please contact Jeanne Gordon at the Tribal Administration Office at (715) 7793700.

Saturday, September 19 Dagwaagi Ombikaamigizing, Fall Celebration. Run/walk at 8:00 am at Legendary Waters. Family Activities and Farmers Market at 10:00 am Community Health Center Campus.

Tuesday, September 22 Special Council meeting at Legendary Waters, tentative meeting time set for 12:00 pm.

Wednesday, September 23 Chippewa Federation meeting at Madeline Island at 3:00 pm.

Thursday, September 24 Chippewa Federation meeting at Legendary Waters at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, September 30 Tribal holiday, Treaty Day.

Thursday, September 17 Veterans benefits question and answer session at the Red Cliff VFW from 5:00 7:00 pm.

COMMUNITY FLYERS

After School Activities

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Cooking Classes Every Tuesday and Thursday

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Kohl's Cares Bike Helmet Giveaway Today

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Tiny Tot Royalty Bingo Fundraiser, Sept. 13th

Indian Summer Festival, September 11th-13th

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Gathering of Survivors September 16th

The Red Cliff Community Health Center is excited to announce a new cancer support group, the "Gathering of Survivors" is open to

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Red Cliff and surrounding communities. Any adult over the age of 18 who has been affected by any type of cancer in any way is invited to this first group meeting.

Gathering of Survivors meets on Wednesday, September 16th beginning at 5:00 pm in the Red Cliff Community Health Center located at 36745 Aiken Road in Bayfield. A light supper and refreshments will be available. Please come and join us.

If you have any questions please call 7157793707, ext. 2221.

Veteran's Benefits Session Hosted by RCCHC

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Dagwaagi Ombikamigizing - Fall Celebration

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Health Assessment Survey

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Grandfather's Feast

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WI Inter Tribal Child Care Association Event

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DIVISION NEWSLETTERS AND INFORMATION

Youth Center Activities for September

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Click here to view the September Calendar

Tribal Newsletters

Treaty Natural Resource Division Summer 2015

RCCHC Summer 2015

The Red Cliff Community Health Center has launched its new website! You can visit the new site here: www.redcliffhealth.org

EMPLOYMENT AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Serve Your Tribe

The Red Cliff Tribal Council is seeking individuals interested in serving on the Tenant Association.

If you are interested in serving on this committee, please pick up and return your application at the front desk of the administration building.

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For further information contact Red Cliff Housing Authority at (715) 7793744.

The deadline is open until filled.

The Red Cliff Tribal Council is seeking one (1) individual interested in serving on the Board of Education.

If you are interested in serving on this committee, please pick up and return your application at the front desk of the administration building.

For further information contact Red Cliff Housing Authority at (715) 7793744.

The deadline is open until filled.

The Red Cliff Tribal Council is seeking One (1) individual interested in serving on the Gaming Commission.

For further information contact Becky Benton at 7157793706 or Charlie Bresette at 7157793712.

JOM Seeking Members

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Energy Assistance/Crisis Dollars Available

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Wisconsin Senior Employment ProgramOptions for Employment

Putting Your Experience to Work!

The WISE Program helps olde adults age 55 and older with training for employment needs and offers referrals for other services.

The WISE Program provides older adults with training opportunities and parttime, paid work experience in community service organizations. The onthejob experince received helps to build and improve your skills for permanent employment.Click here for more informaiton and to view the flier. Eligibility Criteria

• 55 years of age or olderUnemployed• On a limted income• A resident of Wisconsin

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• And in need of employment

If this describes you, call Darice "D" Hannon, County Coordinator at (920) 4698858 or email [email protected]. Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, Inc.(Serving Ashland, Bayfield, Brown, Forest, Manitowoc and Outagamie Counties)

Click here to visit the Department of Health Programs and Services for older adults in Wisconsin.

Tribal Employment and Career Opportunities

The Red Cliff Tribe has many great career opportunities. Click here to view current employment and services opportunities.

Current Openings for Red Cliff Tribe

Current Openings for Legendary Waters Resort & Casino

Current Openings for School District of Bayfield, WI

Current Openings for Great Lakes InterTribal Council (GLITC)

Current Openings for Bay Area Home Health

Current Openings for UW Extension

Breakfast and Lunch Specials at LWRC

Dine in or Take Out!

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