Bay Mills Indian Community
12140 West Lakeshore Drive
Brimley, Michigan 49715
(906) 248-3241 Fax-(906) 248-3283
RESOLUTION NO. 14-3-24B
A Resolution of Support for the Zaagkii (Wings and Seeds) Project
WHEREAS: The Bay Mills Indian Community is a federally recognized Indian Tribe with a
Constitution enacted pursuant to the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934, (28 Stat.
984) as amended by the Act of June 15, 1935 (49 Stat. 378), and
WHEREAS: The Tribal Council of the Bay Mills Indian Community is empowered to promote
and protect the health, safety, education, and general welfare of the Tribe, its
members and natural resources, and
WHEREAS: The Bay Mills Indian Community desires to join in partnership with the Cedar
Tree Institute, the United States Forest Service, the Center for Native American
Studies at Northern Michigan University, the Hiawatha and Ottawa National
Forests, and other Native American communities in Northern Michigan in the
Zaagkii Project, which works to recover native plants, encourage pollinator
protection projects, and heal threatened ecosystems, and
WHEREAS: The Bay Mills Indian Community intends to continue its partnership with
participation and training in native plant recovery and protection efforts by tribal
staff with support of funding from the Cedar Tree Institute and the United States
Forest Service,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the Bay Mills Indian Community' s desires to
participate, when deemed appropriate and mutually beneficial, with the Cedar
Tree Institute and the United States Forest Service for on-going programs of the
Zaagkii Project.
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Bay Mills Indian Community
Executive Council
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Resolution No. 14-3-24B
Zaagkii Project
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CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned, as Secretary of the Bay Mills Indian Community Executive Council, do
hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted and approved at a meeting of the Bay Mills
Executive Council held at Bay Mills, Michigan on the 24th day of March 2014, with a vote of
~ for _Q_opposed _ /_absent and _ Labstaining. As per provisions of the Bay Mills
Constitution, the Tribal Chairman must abstain except in the event of a tie.
KEWEENAW BAY IND/AN COMMUNITY
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WARREN C. SWAR'I/.. JR. l're\ldc1ll
ELIZABETH D. MAYO. Vice l'rc"tknt
SUSAN J LA FERNIER. Secretory
JER RY LEE CURT IS. A''t Secretary
TONI J l-11NTON. Trc.1\Ura
Keweenaw Bay Tribal Center
16429 Beartown Road
Baraga, Michigan 49908
Phone (906) 353-6623
Fax (906) 353-7540
RESOLUTION
KB-1877-2012
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WHEREAS: the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community is a federally recognized Indian
Tribe exercising inherent sovereign authority over its members and its
territories, and the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community has a reservation
created pursuant to the 1854 Treaty with the Chippewa, 10 Stat. 1109; and
WHEREAS: the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community is organized pursuant to the
provisions of the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934, (48 Stat. 984 U.S.C.
§476) with a Constitution and Bylaws duly approved by the Secretary of
the United States Department of the Interior on December 17, 1936; and
WHEREAS: Article VI, Section 1 (a) of the Constitution imposes a duty on the Tribal
Council to protect the health, security, and general welfare of the
Community, its members and natural resources; and
WHEREAS: the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community desires to join in partnership with
the Cedar Tree Institute, the United States Forest Service, the Center for
Native American Studies at Northern Michigan University, the Hiawatha
and Ottawa National Forests, and other Native American communities in
Northern Michigan in the Zaagkii Project, which works to recover native
plants, encourage pollinator protection projects, and heal threatened
ecosystems; and
WHEREAS: the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community has provided, as part of the first
phase of the Zaagkii Project, the first native plants greenhouse on a
Reservation in Northern Michigan and hosted a training event m
September of 2010 for regional tribal representatives and staff; and
WHEREAS: the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community intends to continue its partnership
with participation and training in native plant recovery and protection
efforts by tribal staff with support of funding from the Cedar Tree Institute
and the United States Forest Service;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the KBIC Council and the Tribe's
Natural Resources Department supports and desires to continue its participation, when
deemed appropriate and mutually beneficial, with the Cedar Tree Institute and the United
States Forest Service for ongoing programs of the Zaagkii Project.
LAKE SUPERIOR BAND OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS
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CERTIFICATION
We, Warren C. Swartz, Jr., President and Susan J. LaFernier, Secretary of the Keweenaw Bay Indian
Community, do hereby certify that this Resolution No. KB-1877-2012 to be a true and exact copy as
approved by the Tribal Council of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community at a duly called meeting held
on February 4, 2012 there being a quorum present, by a vote of: // In Favor, 0
Opposed, and
-~O~ Abstentions, as follows:
Vice President, Elizabeth D. Mayo:
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Secretary, Susan J. LaFernier:
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Asst. Secretary, Jerry Lee Curtis:
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ABSTAIN
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Treasurer, Toni J. Minton:
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NOT PRESENT
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ABSTAIN
NOT PRESENT
Councilperson, Eddy Edwards:
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ABSTAIN
NOT PRESENT
Councilperson, Jean Jokinen:
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ABSTAIN
NOT PRESENT
Councilperson, Michael F. LaFernier, Sr.:
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ABSTAIN
NOT PRESENT
Councilperson, Carole L. LaPointe:
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ABSTAIN
NOT PRESENT
Councilperson, Elizabeth "Chiz" Matthews:
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ABSTAIN
NOT PRESENT
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ABSTAIN
NOT PRESENT
Councilperson, Robert R.D. Curtis, Jr.:
Councilperson, Fred Dakota:
President, Warren C. Swartz, Jr.:
(If Required)
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Susan J. LaFlrnier, Secretary
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THE SAULT STE.MARIE TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS
SUPPORTING THE ZAAGKll PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians is a federally-recognized
Indian Tribe; and
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Administrative
Office
523 Ash11111n Street
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WHEREAS, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors is
empowered to promote and protecUhe culture, health, safety, education, and general
welfare of the Tribe, its members and natural resources; and
WHEREAS, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians desires to join in partnership
with the Cedar Tree Institute, the United States Forest Service, the Center for Native
American Studies at Northern Michigan University, the Hiawatha and Ottawa National
Forests, and other Nafr'!e American communities in Northern Michigan in the Zaagkii
Project, which works lo recover native plants, encourage pollinator protection projects. and
heal threatened ecosystems; and
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WHEREAS, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians intends to participate with
efforts to restore the native ecosystem and join in native plant recovery and protection
efforts by tribal staff with support of from the Cedar Tree Institute and the United States
Forest Service; and
WHEREAS, it is clearly understood that the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
support and partnership shall be at no cost to the Tribe; and
Govemment
Services
Membership
Services
Economic
Development
Commission
WHEREAS, the Sault Tribe Board of Directors is prepared to help provide leadership in
this recovery effort in partnership with four federally-recognized tribes of Michigan's
Upper Peninsula.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL YEO, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
and the Tribe's Natural Resources Department supports and desires to continue its
participation, when deemed appropriate and mutually beneficial, with the Cedar Tree
Institute and the United States Forest Service for ongoing programs of the Zaagkii Project.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned, as Chairman and Secretary of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa
Indians, hereby certify that the Board of Directors is composed of 13 members, of whom
--1.2::_ members constituting a quorum were present at a meeting thereof duly called,
noticed, convened, and held on the _L£_ day of
2012; that the foregoing
resolution was duly adopted at said meeting by an ~rmative vote of __f_ members for,
-3 members against, ____(}_ members abstaining, and that said resolution has not been
rescind~9 or amended in any way.
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P.O. Box 249, Pow Wow Trail • Wat~rsmeet, Michigan 49969
Phone: 906-358-4577 - Fax: 906-358-4785
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Forest Serv-ice, The Center for Native American Studies at Northern Michigan University
("NMU"), The Ottawa National Forest, and other Native American communities in Northern
Michigan in the Zaagkii Project which works to recover native plants, encourage pollinator
protection projects, and_heal our threatene~ ecosystem; and,
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through the assjgnment of twb (2) tribal represei1tatives to the native plant recovery effort, which
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HANNAHVILLE
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INDIAN COMMUNITY
N14911 HANNAHVILLE B1 RD.
WILSON, MICHIGAN 49896-9728
Administration: (906) 466-2932 Fax: (906} 466-2933
Accounting Office: (906) 466-9933 Fax: (906) 466-2001
pOTAWATOMI
KEEPER
OF
THE
FIRE
HANNAHVILLE INDIAN COMMUNITY TRIBAL COUNCIL
SUPPORTING THE ZAAGKII PROJECT
RESOLUTION #02062012-A
WHEREAS: Hannahville Indian Community is a federally recognized Indian Tribe
(the "Tribe") Pursuant to the Indian Reorganization Act ofJune 18, 1934,"48 Stat 934"
as amended by the Act of June 15, 1935, "49 Stat 378"; and
WHEREAS: The Tribal Council is the duly elected body representing the tribal
membership of the Hannahville Indian Community pursuant to Article IV of the
Community's Constitution and Bylaws (the "Tribal Constitution"); and;
WHEREAS: The Hannahville Indian Community desires to paitnership with the United
States Forest Service, The Center for Native American Studies at Northern Michigan
University ("NMU"), The Ottawa National Forest, and other Native American
communities in Northern Michigan in the Zaagkii Project which works to recover native
plants, encourage pollinator protection projects, and heal our threatened ecosystem; and,
WHEREAS: It is clearly understood that Hannahville's support and partnership will be
at no cost; and
WHEREAS: Hannahville Indian Community intends to participate in the ZAAGKII
project through assignment of two (2) tribal representatives, to the native plant recovery
effort, which involves participation in two (2) training events and three (3) consultations
from botanists and staff from the Ottawa National Forest will be funded to support the
Band's targeted programs in this area; and
WHEREAS: The Tribal Council may also, but it is not required to, participate through
establishment of a Native Plant greenhouse on tribal lands. This may involve Cedar Tree
Institute staff providing consultation for the greenhouse along with technical assistance
being provided by the US Forest Service; and
WHEREAS: Furthem1ore the Tribal Council may, but is not required to pa1ticipate by
making a fonnal connection with the NMU's Center for Native American Studies and
establishing academic credit for tribal member youth and volunteers to carry on this
recovery and restoration work; and
KENNETH MESHIGAUD
Tribal Chairperson
ELAINE MESHIGAUD
Tribal Vice-Chairperson
TAMMY MESHIGAUD
Tribal Secretary
LISA UTILE
Tribal Treasurer
Council Members: John Meshigaud Sr., D. Joe Sagataw, Robin Halfaday, William Sagataw,
11 ..".""" r.:,,m.,.7 I Prnv W::in<iahseaa. Lawrence SaQataw, Eart Meshigaud
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Resolution #02062012-B
ZAAGKll PROJECT
WHEREAS: Participation by Hannahville will be facilitated by The Historic
Preservation Office, Lac Vieux Desert Youth Programs, and The Education Department;
and
WHEREAS: The Tribal Council believes it is in the best interest of the Tribal
membership to pa1iicipate in the Zaagkii Project; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Tribal Council of the Hannahvi11e
Indian Community hereby supports and desires to participate in the Zaagkii Project.
CERTIFICATION
The Hannahville Indian Community Tribal Council met in regular session on Monday,
February 6, 2012 in which a quor~m was present. The foregoing resolution was adopted
by a vote of _l_ for, _{_ against, _j/_ abstaining.