March 2023

KBIC NEWS

ONAABANI GIIZI – CRUSTY MOON

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Electronic Waste Collection Event for Baraga/Houghton County

On February 10, 2023, the KBIC hosted an electronic waste collection event with the assistance of our partners Superior Watershed Partnership (SWP) and the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) We have collaborated in the past for collection of E-Waste in June of 2022 at the KBIC Solid Waste Facility (SWF) and again in September 2022 at the Harvey location casino. This event was fully funded and vendor chosen by SWP and EGLE with KBIC NRD employees assisting with labor, collaborating the location, and distributing flyers.

IN THIS ISSUE

PRESIDENT'S REPORT

CEO'S CORNER

TRIBAL COURT REPORT

ANISHNAABE

DENTAL OUTREACH

YOUTH SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS

YOUTH

KBIC has a history of holding e-waste collection events and have continued some events during the establishment of a permanent e-waste collection site at the KBIC Solid Waste Facility (SWF). While the collection site is closed at this time, SWF Manager, Ron Edwards, and KBIC Business Director, Cindy Thierry, are hopeful for e-waste drop off services to be available during normal business hours in the near future.

Elders are an important part of our culture and need to be taken care for in the utmost respect, so when organizing this event, we offered electronic waste pick up available to them, which we have done in the past.

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2023 TRIBAL COUNCIL

Doreen Blaker, President

Toni J. Minton, Vice President

Elizabeth "Liz" Julio, Secretary

Robert R.D. Curtis, Jr, Asst. Secretary

Theodore "Austin" Ayres, Treasurer

Eddy Edwards

Everett Ekdahl, Jr.

Sue Ellen Elmblad

Randall Haataja

Kim Klopstein

Susan J. LaFernier

Rodney Loonsfoot

Boozhoo Gakina,

For the month of February, the Tribal Council had four Special Meetings, one Phone Poll, and met for a work session on 02/27/2022 to discuss water quality standards and review the Comprehensive Strategic Plan. The Tribal Council took action on the following items listed below.

02/01/2023 Special Meeting

• Approved Senior Tax Reimbursement for Seniors 55+ in Baraga & Marquette county.

• Approved Tier II Service Agreements for countertop replacement, bathroom remodeling & doors.

• Selected the ALK bid for RTU replacement at Bingo Hall.

• Selected the Ross Darrow Chrysler bid for new casino shuttle

• Amended the Tier II Service Agreement for Aubrey Arain and GSI Environmental.

• Approved two USGS Joint Funding Agreements with Upper Midwest Water Science Water Resource Investigations.

• Approved the Housing Lease for Locum Tenens Dentist

02/02/2023 Phone Poll

• Approved new Administrative Account with Superior National Bank.

02/08/2023 – Special Meeting

• Amended Firewood Processor Bid from Multitek.

• Approved Appellate Justice Contract for Chad DePetro.

• Appointed Charles “Chuck” Miller to the Health Board.

02/15/2023 – Special Meeting

• Approved Resolution KB-012-2023 KBIC Forest Harvest Policy 2023.

• Amended the Multitek bid for the Firewood Processor.

• Approved the KBIC Organizational Chart and Enterprise Organizational Chart.

02/22/2022 – Special Meeting

• Approved Upcoming 2023 Spear Harvest for Walleye.

Option One: Declaration of All Lakes Listed (47 Total) as Quota Lakes (with 8% TAC Levels). Creel/Harvest efforts by KBIC-NRD would focus on where community interest is indicated, using a preregistration process A Special Season declaration (increased daily individual harvest from 5 to 10) would be made for Keweenaw and Huron Bay walleye fisheries, and perhaps other Lake Superior regions within the Home Territory.

• Approved KBIC Natural Resource Department Reorganizational Chart

• Approved $500 for Dasan Smith travel for State Wrestling Championship.

• Approved $50 gas card for Boarding School Survivors to go to LVD for a meeting

• Tabled Baraga Boys Varsity Basketball request to get more information.

• Approved February 25, 2023 as KBIC Family Fishing Day (in conjunction with NRD Family Fishing Event)

Community Update with President Blaker and guest Chief Judge Jondreau on Indigenous Insights

KBIC Provides $180,034 To Baraga Fire Department and Bay Ambulance

Tribal Council approved Resolution KB-013-2022, which provides the Baraga Volunteer Fire Department with $130,034 of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to purchase a new fire engine as a provision of government services so that the Baraga Volunteer Fire Department may continue to respond to fire emergencies and keep the community safe as house fires are on the rise due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tribal Council also approved $50,000 of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for Bay Ambulance to purchase a new response vehicle

The Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds is a program authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act. This initiative provides $350 billion in emergency funding for eligible state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments to help turn the tide of the pandemic, address its economic fallout, and lay the foundation for a strong and equitable recovery

Council Treasurer Austin Ayres presents Baraga Fire Chief Jeff Mayo with the check to purchase a new fire engine

Councilman Everett Ekdahl, Jr presents Bay Ambulance Director Gary Wadaga with the check to purchase a new response vehicle.

Councilman Rodney Loonsfoot on Indigenous Insights

CEO's Corner

Happy March everyone! Even with the snow still flying, I can feel Spring ready to return This time of the year can be difficult for many with the length of winter setting in and lack of sunlight being had. This can lead to lack of movement, depression, and just an overall low well-being To help with this within our Tribal

Government offices, I have approved an employee walking program that will take place March 6th to May 26th. The “Step into Spring” 12-week Employee Walking Challenge will give staff the opportunity to get movement in on their lunch break. I approved an extra 15 minutes for lunch, with supervisor approval, for staff to take part in this. There will be prizes throughout with check point prizes at 6 and 12 weeks.

For the month of February, I:

Attended a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples meeting with KBIC and DOJ Staff We are working on our community MMIP plan, this should be completed and presented by May.

Attended a monthly President, CEO, and CFO meeting

Assisted with the BIA Budget Formulation Ranking tool process for estimated areas of funding need

Attended a meeting with Woder Group, a housing development group out of lower Michigan

Submitted BIA Annual Narrative reporting for COVID funds

Met with health staff to discuss a new approach for our dental recruitment efforts

Held a Quarterly Department Head meeting

Attended a Healing to Wellness graduation ceremony

Held two Policy Review Workgroup meetings

Met with Bob Larson, Kiwanis, on a book drop initiative they are doing with underserved populations

Met with Innovate Marquette and Syncurrent on a potential entrepreneur event coming to KBIC in late April

Met with Accounting office to begin reviewing and making changes to our current Purchasing and Procurement policy

Met with MI DHHS on assistance with understanding pharmacy claims

Met with our branding and web design consultants, The Marketing Department

Met with KBOCC on updating MOU

Attended a virtual Marquette Master Plan listening session

Met with NRD and MTU staff to discuss climate resiliency for the Integrated Resource Management Plan

Attended the reveal of the eagle statue at the health clinic

Held weekly and bi-weekly department update meetings throughout the month

Some great news for our summer youth program - KBIC was awarded $30,000 to support the summer food program for participants and staff. This award comes from the No Kid Hungry community nutrition program We are very grateful and excited to offer this to our summer youth participants. Great job team!

In my last Indigenous Insights update I discussed the new KBIC News interview updates with Department Heads that will highlight different departments and staff on a regular weekly basis The goal is to increase communication between the community and departments and allow for a better understanding of what is happening in the community and Tribal Government. Look for updates in March from Housing, Elder Nutrition, KBIC Health Systems, and the Transitional Home. If you have comments on this or want to provide feed back please reach out so we can better serve you

Earlier in February, I was appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to the Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees. This is a great honor and one I am not taking lightly. My hope is to have a voice on the board for my community, indigenous peoples, and other underserved populations I want to bring a fresh light on what matters to students who enter campus and leave behind their communities to further their studies at NMU. How can we bring a better sense of belonging and allow students to see the fullest potential in themselves? It goes beyond getting a degree and having that stamp on your resume, I just want to visibly show that if you can see it, you can be it and inspire confidence in others. Representation matters. Thank you to everyone for their support in this appointment, my term expires in 2031.

Lastly, here is your reminder to like our official Facebook page, “Keweenaw Bay Indian Community”, and/or follow us on Instagram, kbic tribe, to stay up to date in all that is happening within our community!

Stay healthy,

Brigitte CEO Update on Indigenous Insights

Radon Action Month (CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE)

But our paying partners, EGLE and SWP, also felt it was important to offer this opportunity to all elders within Baraga and Houghton Counties There were three total pick-ups in Baraga and six in Houghton

In addition to residential recycling, this event also gave tribal government the opportunity to clean out their old electronic waste. The CEO’s Office organized and made possible a collection and hauling by the KBIC Public Works Department. Two trailers full of E-Waste with a total of 63 monitors and TV’S were brought to this event from KBIC Government, with 158 overall collected for the whole event. In total, a half semi-truck full of TV’s, monitors, and other e-waste that included printers, keyboards, computers, laptops, VCR’S and cellphones was collected.

Electronic Waste collection events are vital to helping keep our reservation lands clean Since these events have been made possible, KBIC Environmental Response Program Specialist, Serene Gauthier, has reported not reported any electronic waste found during illegal open dumping investigations. Electronic Waste has a negative lasting effect when discarded in the natural environment. Soils, drinking water, wildlife and fisheries can all be compromised from the materials found in electronic waste Contamination from lead, mercury, and cadmium, just to name a few, can have a negative impact on KBIC member’s treaty rights

January was National Radon Action Month. The Natural Resources Department distributed 80 charcoal radon tests for anyone to take at the following buildings: KBIC Health Clinic, Tribal Center, KBIC Library, Seniors Center, and the L’Anse Community Library

These tests allow the user to test their building at their own convivence It is important to test your home for radon as you cannot smell it, see it, and is the leading cause of lung cancer, only second to smoking. Radon is heavy so it is important when testing your home to place it in a basement or crawl space, if not, the most lived in space. The NRD Air Quality Program offers free radon testing and indoor air quality assessments to all tribal members Please contact our Air Quality Specialist at (906)524-5757 extension 4218.

About Carbon Monoxide

Carbon Monoxide (CO) is an odorless gas that can cause illness and even death to someone exposed long enough. Origins of CO can come from leaks in heating systems in your home, blocked vents, or exhausts from motors Not only is there a chance of exposure in your home,

Natural Resources

but carbon monoxide may be present in your vehicle if there are holes in the body or a defective exhaust. It is very important for most rooms in a home to have a CO detector as it could save a life. The NRD offers free home assessments fo T ib l M b l ontact our Air Quality Specia on 4218.

Family Ice Fishing Day 2023

On Saturday, February 25, 2023, KBIC Natural Resources Department hosted the inaugural Family Ice Fishing Day as a part of KBIC free fishing weekend, co-hosted by KBIC Youth, KBOCC, and KBIC Tribal Police The event took place at Vermilac Lake (Worm Lake) near Covington, MI on KBIC ceded territory. A total of 84 community members participated in the event, some of whom were ice fishing for the first time. Ten or so fish were caught by participants, mostly northern pike. The day started with participants being given tip-ups, live bait, and other fishing gear. Participants were then given a short ice safety presentation by KBIC Tribal Police Sergeant, Dale Goodreau. Upon completing the safety training, participants were allowed to choose on a fishing spot on the ice. NRD staff was available to auger holes if needed. KBIC Youth staff assisted participants with any other needs that arose Experienced ice fishermen, John Hebert and Patrick LaPointe, worked with novice fisher-people to bait hooks, set tip-ups, remove hooks from caught fish, etc. When asked about the event, Mary Johnston, a local KBIC Tribal Member who participated in the event, stated, “I have lived next to the lake most of life and have never been ice fishing There were staff members there to teach us every step of the way The event was very well done The grandkids said it was more fun than staying home and playing video games.” Feedback for the event was overwhelmingly positive. We intend to make this an annual event, utilizing different lakes in the ceded territories and different fishing techniques in the future We thank everyone who assisted in coordinating the event and a very special thanks to everyone who exercised their treaty rights by participating in the event!

Tubing Event at Mount Ripley

Tubing Hill

The KBIC Youth Programs traveled to Hancock on Friday, February 17, for a youth activity at Mount Ripley's Tubing Hill The youth enjoyed hours of tubing and had the entire hill to themselves during their time there Fifty-one children enjoyed the winter evening with many laughs and trips up and down the tubing hill. Plans to make another trip are in the works.

Meet Kaison Joseph Waranka, born on January 14, 2023, to parents Brent Waranka and Shawna Lussier of Zeba Kaison weighed 9lbs 6oz and was 21 inches long.

Migizi Displayed at KBIC Health Clinic

On February 27, 2023, the Migizi (Eagle) was transported to the community for placement at the KBIC Health Clinic. President Blaker and KBIC Health Administrator were consulted prior to placement of the eagle at the clinic.

Once the eagle was placed for display to the public, it was smudged by councilman Ayres Chief Judge Jondreau provided a brief presentation on the eagle and Alden

Connor and his drum group performed an honor song. The placement of the eagle allows for the best viewing for the members of our community, and it's the safest location for the eagle.

"In February 2022, I was contacted by Brad Johnson of the Michigan DNR to inquire if I was interested in accepting the eagle, as the eagle was fully intact and would be advantageous for a display," said KBIC Chief Judge Bill Jondreau "I informed Brad Johnson that I would accept the eagle on behalf of KBIC Tribal Court. Arrangements were then made with the State of Michigan to accept the eagle. At this time, I also informed then KBIC President Klopstein, KBIC-NRD Director Ravindran, and THPO Director Connor."

The State of Michigan bypassed the normal necropsy of the eagle, and it was transported to a local taxidermist, Duncan Price. The eagle was found in the Huron Bay area and banded as an eaglet. The band indicated that the eagle was banded in 1988 in Wisconsin. According to the Michigan DNR, the eagle is the oldest at 33 years old to be received by the Michigan DNR, of the thousands of eagles received by the State.

KBIC Health Administrator Deanna Foucault retains the permits and necropsy reports.

Please contact Bill Jondreau with any questions or concerns

KBIC CEO Appointed to NMU Board of Trustees

Governor Gretchen Whitmore has appointed KBIC member and CEO, Brigitte LaPointe-Dunham to the Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees.

LaPointe-Dunham took over the CEO role for KBIC in July 2021. She previously served in the capacities of director of strategic initiatives and corporate marketing manager for Upper Peninsula Health Plan in

Marquette, LaPointe-Dunham earned a bachelor's degree in sports science from NMU in 2009, a master's certificate in performance improvement-training & development in 2012, and a master's in exercise science in 2015. She also holds a master's degree in management, strategy and leadership from Michigan State University, and a certificate from Harvard Business School in leading people and investing to build sustainable communities.

“Northern Michigan University was a life-changing experience for me and will always hold a special place in my heart,” said LaPointe-Dunham. “I am honored to serve the faculty, administration and students at NMU as a trustee Education is the one thing that can never be taken away from someone and can create empowerment for individuals on many different levels in any stage of life. I am looking forward to working with everyone to create transformational change for the university and beyond.”

Northern Michigan University's eight-member governing board, the Board of Trustees, is appointed by Michigan's governor and has general supervision of the institution, the control and direction of all expenditures from the institution's funds, and such other powers and duties as prescribed by law. It also has the authority to hire and evaluate the university president, who reports directly to the board

KBIC Citizen, A Superhero Behind the Scene

Elizabeth Evans, known locally to her KBIC family and friends as Betsy, was recently named Board Chair of Fresh Start Clubhouse in Ann Arbor, Michigan Clubhouse is a member-led nonprofit organization that empowers people with

mental illness through community-based recovery services for adults Clubhouse locations exist around the country and the world

Living in the Ann Arbor area, Betsy is the daughter of Sylvia (Mantila) Murray and granddaughter of the late Ed and Barbara (Spruce) Mantila. She earned a master's in social work and does evaluation and research at the University of Michigan Elizabeth is also working on her doctorate in health administration A citizen of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, she loves adventure and has two miniature dachshunds Crosby and Lenny. As a breast cancer survivor, she continues to be an inspiration to many.

To learn more about Fresh Start Clubhouse, please visit the link:

https://www.freshstartclubhouse.org/team-1

KBIC Fire and Emergency Management Director on Indigenous Insights

Oral Health Equity and the American Dental Association

Jessica A. Rickert, DDS, Anishinaabe Dental Outreach

The ADA’s Council on Government Affairs works to increase access to care by advocating for comprehensive Adult Dental Medicaid benefits on the federal level, as well as improving access to dental care for pregnant women, young children, and disabled people at the state level.

The ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership is designed to enhance the leadership skills of dentists who belong to racial, ethnic and/or gender backgrounds who have been traditionally underrepresented in leadership roles.

Our Council on Advocacy for Access and Prevention (CAAP) supports a number of programs that promote Health Equity, including the Community Dental Health Coordinators (CDHC) program that trains dental personnel to aid patients access dental care by making appointments,coordinating childcare and transportation to make sure they can keep dental appointments. The Indian Health Service (IHS) will be training more tribal citizens who are trusted members of their communities. CDHCs already work within IHS’ numerous clinics throughout the U S To find out how to develop a CDHC for your organization, contact groverj@ada.org.

The American Dental Association defines “Health Equity” as optimal oral health for all people. We recognize that oral health is an essential part of overall health, and that every individual should enjoy a basic level of oral health that allows them to live, work and play free from pain and dysfunction

To achieve Health Equity, we need to advocate for consistent and equitable access to oral care services, collaborate with other organizations to help address the social drivers of health, and work to increase diversity in healthcare providers and cultural understanding across dental teams

Untreated dental disease has a profound impact on quality of life and productivity. Children suffering with dental disease may be afflicted with pain, poor nutrition, delayed speech development, and miss school. American Indian/Alaskan Native children have the highest rate of Early Childhood Tooth Decay with 70% of children experiencing decay by age 5, and 4x the rate of untreated decay compared to the U.S. general population. (IHS Data Brief, April 2019)

Nearly 18% of all U S adults, and 29% of lower-income adults reported that the appearance of their mouth affected their ability to interview for a job. Untreated dental decay results in a $45 billion/year loss in productivity. (CDC Oral Health Disparities)

The ADA also collaborates with the Society of American Indian Dentists (SAID), the Hispanic Dental Association and the National Dental Association through the Diverse Dental Society to support education and advocacy within those leadership communities to target organizational activities in underserved arenas

CAAP works with the National Fluoridation Advisory Council and local advocates to promote Community Water Fluoridation throughout the U.S. Safe drinkable water which is optimally fluoridated continues to be the most equitable and cost-effective dental disease prevention strategy, particularly for those children at highest risk

Navaho Community Dental Health Coordinators in the dental clinic

Healthy Teeth, Healthy Kids, Healthy Tribe, Healthy Nation

The National Advisory Council on Health Literacy in Dentistry helps improve oral health outcomes through training of dental students and dental personnel on patient communication skills with webinars, videos and the development of on-line health literacy tools that can be used by practicing dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants. It is essential that patients understand the information their dental teams are sharing with them.

Our newly developed Health Equity Action Team seeks to lessen Early Childhood Dental Disease through the development of webinars and videos to help increase the number of children visiting a dentist anWe are also working with the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology to update our joint Oral Health-Pregnancy

Consensus Statement first developed in 2012d establishing a dental home by the age of one year old

We thank all readers for this opportunity to inform you about the ADA’s efforts to achieve Oral Health Equity for all Americans You can find more resources on Health Equity at ADA.org, but please feel free to contact me for more information about our programs and any questions at: lensee@ada.org.

Jessica A. Rickert, DDS, Anishinaabe Dental Outreach, in collaboration and cooperation with Elizabeth Carmen Lense, DDS, MSHA, Manager, Health Equity and Prevention, CAAP, ADA

KBIC Receives Hundreds of Books from Kiwanis Literacy Club Foundation

The Kiwanis Literacy Club visited the Tribal government offices in February with a donation to our community youth. Hundreds of books were donated, along with a quick meeting with Robert Larson, Director of the Kiwanis Literacy Club Foundation, to discuss future goals to collaborate with all tribes in Michigan and create a book club. To learn more about the Kiwanis Literacy Club Foundation, please visit www.theliteracyclub.org.

Pregnancy complications and maternal deaths have been climbing in the U.S. in recent years, and by encouraging mothers to seek oral care (and dental providers to see them) during pregnancy, we hope to improve health outcomes.

Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby, Healthy Teeth

Tribal Court

Court Report - February 2023

Jace Engle

1. $500 fine, suspend $250 pending successful completion of all other terms of probation.

2. Ninety (90) days jail, credit for one (1) days served, suspend eighty-nine (89)

3 Six to twelve (6-12) probation with the $10 monthly fee

Baraga County and Marquette Schools Release Second Marking Period Honor Roll

Baraga, L'Anse Area, and Marquette Schools have released grades for the second marking period. The following KBIC students attained honor roll, perfect attendance, or both. Students marked with an asterisk indicate all A's.

Congratulations, and keep up the hard work!

Perfect Attendance

C. J. Sullivan Elementary School

Kindergarten

Malachi DeCota

1st Grade

Kennadie Forcia

2nd Grade

Drayden Forcia

3rd Grade

Kaylee Forcia

4th Grade

Kobe Forcia

Hunter Picard

5th Grade

Nathan Friisvall

Perfect Attendance

L'Anse Jr/Sr High School

7th Grade

Anen Maki

Princess Pierre

10th Grade

Lealind Back

11th Grade

Kiera Dakota

12th Grade

Tokala Chosa

Honor Roll

C.J. Sullivan Elementary School

4th Grade

Derek Dix

5th Grade

Yancy DeCota

Lilianna LaPlante

Xander Seppanen

Honor Roll

L'Anse Jr/Sr High School

6th Grade

Neldelya Chosa

Alice Curtis

Kiera Dix

7th Grade

Breyelle Bowers*

Payton LeClaire

8th Grade

Willow Rexford

10th Grade

Rayleah Jacobs

11th Grade

Starr Dunleavy

Honor Roll & Perfect Attendance

L'Anse Jr/Sr High School

9th Grade

Keyden Goodbird

12th Grade

Cassandra Zasadnyj

Perfect Attendance

Philip LaTandresse

Elementary School

Kindergarten

Roland Kyllonen

Braxton Lauritsen

Perfect Attendance

Baraga Jr/Sr High School

9th Grade

Daniel Connor Jr

11th Grade

Destin Gauthier

12th Grade

Kylie Michaelson

Honor Roll

Philip LaTandresse

Elementary School

4th Grade

Kruze Ekdahl

Aaliyah Loonsfoot

5th Grade

Adrianna Kyllonen

Kadynce Loonsfoot

Kevin McIntyre, Jr

Honor Roll Baraga Jr/Sr High School

6th Grade

Madyson Evans

7th Grade

Brooklynn Rajacic

8th Grade

Noah Evans

11th Grade

Christina Anderson

Thomas Rasanen

12th Grade

Javon Shelifoe

Honor Roll & Perfect Attendance Baraga Jr/Sr High School

10th Grade

Rylee Holm

11th Grade

Dhanya Ekdahl

Kamrin Kahkonen

Marquette Honor Roll

Grades 4 - 12

Aden Hamalainen

Lilya Hamalainen

KBIC 2022 Fall College Graduates

Isaac Ekdahl - Gogebic Community College, associate's degree, Applied Business

Anthony Loonsfoot - Northern Michigan University, bachelor's degree, Criminal Justice minor in Wildlife Conservation

Krystie Ozanich - Northern Michigan University, bachelor's degree, Nursing

Samuel Pitts, Michigan State University, bachelor's degree, Art History & Russian

Cera Shelafoe - University of Roehampton London, master's degree, Evolution & Behavior

KBIC Education Director on Indigenous Insights

Baraga Vikings 6th-grade basketball team includes KBIC youth Delena Loonsfoot, Dalanna Connor, Charlotte Jondreau, Cara Connor, and coach Sheila Royal. The team took 1st place in the WISH tournament on February 18, 2023, in Westwood MI

Superior Shooters 7th-grade basketball team consists of KBIC youth Payton LeClaire, Princess Pierre, Kwynn Voskuhl, and Breyelle Bowers, including coaches Brigitte LaPointe and Sheila Royal. The Superior Shooters took home first place at the Bark River-Harris Youth basketball tournament on February 5, 2023

Breyelle Bowers also took home MVP honors.

Easton Clements, #10 for the Marquette Senior High School Varsity basketball team

Breyelle Bowers, #0 and Princess Pierre, # 5 of the Baraga County 7th grade travel basketball team, Superior Shooters

Ashton Harris, a Saint John's High School wrestling team freshman. Ashton had three pins and one pin determined by points this season

Ashton Harris, a Saint John's High School wrestling team freshman. Ashton had three pins and one pin determined by points this season

Ashton Harris, a Saint John's High School wrestling team freshman. Ashton had three pins and one pin determined by points this season

Ashton Harris and the Saint John's High School wrestling team won 1st place in their district tournament this year

Brody Clements, #5, and the Marquette 8th-grade boys basketball team took home first place at the WISH Youth basketball tournament in Westwood, MI, on February 18 & 19, 2023

Jaden Denomie, #14, for the Baraga Varsity basketball team

Superior Shooters 7th-grade basketball team consists of KBIC youth Payton LeClaire, Princess Pierre, Kwynn Voskuhl, and Breyelle Bowers, including coaches Brigitte LaPointe and Sheila Royal The Superior Shooters took home first place at the WISH Youth basketball tournament in Westwood, MI on February 18, 2023.

Paxton Picciano plays for the Baraga Vikings K - 2 boys basketball team.

Paxton Picciano plays for the Baraga Vikings K - 2 boys basketball team.

Paxton Picciano, #30 and Chase Picciano, #10 play for the Baraga Vikings K - 2 boys basketball team.

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