DaimlerChrysler joins forces with Bay Mills
When members of DaimlerChrysler's Native American Employee Resource Group expressed a concern that Natives were under-represented in the work force, they had no idea that Chief Operating Officer (COO) Thomas LaSorda would acknowledge their concern firsthand. [more]
Waswagoning group works to educate people on Native culture
The Waswagoning Dance Theatre of Lac du Flambeau, Wisc., hit the stage of Bay Mills Resort and Casino's Horizon's Conference Center on Saturday, April 16, performing two shows for tribal members and casino guests.
Ojibwe Cultural Consultant Nick Hockings led the all Native group on their first journey to the area. Amidst lights and fog Hockings said he hopes the artistic emphasis on the dance provided a whole new spiritual atmosphere for the audience. [more]
Soo Locks to commemorate 150 years of service
The Soo Locks, one of the biggest tourist attractions in the Eastern Upper Peninsula, will celebrate 150 years of service this summer. The Locks are considered vital to bringing in revenue each year by way of tourism dollars to local restaurants, shops and lodging establishments. [more]
Sault Ste. Marie celebrates library centennial
The Bayliss Public Library celebrated 100 years of library service in the Sault Ste. Marie area on April 14 with a community celebration, complete with a proclamation by Sault Mayor Anthony Bosbous. [more]
McDowell garners support for garbage bills
“Garbage is burying Michigan,” said State Representative Gary McDowell (D-Rudyard) as he hosted a town hall meeting in Dafter on April 14 to discuss the House Democrats' package of bills designed to deter the importation of garbage into the state. [more]
Mackinac Historic Parks may lose state funding
In an effort to balance the state budget, Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm has proposed a $1.5 million cut in funding for Mackinac State Park Commission, including facilities on Mackinac Island. As a result, maintenance and restoration to a number of state-owned park buildings could cease and some public restrooms would be closed. [more]
Native American Housing Enhancement Act passes in House
Hopes for equitable housing in Indian Country received a major boost with the House's recent passage of HR 797, the Native American Housing Enhancement Act (NAHEA), which would improve tribal access to or flexibility in federal housing funding on three counts. [more]
Poll shows support for higher minimum wage
By a nearly 3-to-1 margin, Michigan voters expressed support for Democratic legislation to increase the state's minimum wage from $5.15 an hour to $7.15 an hour, according to a March poll commissioned by “Inside Michigan Politics.” [more]
House Dems create U.P. and northern Michigan task force
House Democratic Leader Dianne Byrum named Rep. Gary McDowell (D-Rudyard) to head a newly created blue-ribbon task force designed to focus on the specific needs of the Upper Peninsula and northern Michigan. [more]
Emergency order signed banning campfires, open burning in DNR-managed lands
Michigan Department of Natural Resources Director Rebecca Humphries, on Wednesday, April 13, signed an emergency order to ban campfires and open burning in any DNR-managed lands. Humphries signed the order at the request of DNR Forest, Fire Management and Minerals division, citing the “very high” level of fire danger in nearly all of Michigan. The order is in effect until Humphries rescinds it. [more]
Bay Mills “Clean the Community” event planned for April 23
Volunteers are needed for the “Clean the Community” event to be held Saturday, April 23, at 1 p.m. [more]
Bay Mills youth attend national conference
Kayla Perron and Kyle Tadgerson, of the Bay Mills Boys and Girls Club, attended the 2005 National TeenSupreme Keystone Conference in Orlando, Fla. Following are their thoughts of the trip: [more]
Special Ed certification program in Gaylord
Spring Arbor University announces the only “Stand Alone” program for certification in Special Eduction — Learning Disabilities in Northern Michigan at the University Center in Gaylord. [more]
UP summer BOW program set for June 3 to 5
Women seeking an opportunity to develop their outdoor skills are invited to register for the 8th annual Becoming an Outdoor Woman (BOW) program, set for June 3 to 5 in Big Bay, 30 miles north of Marquette, Mich. [more]
Take a spring outing with the Little Traverse Conservancy
Conservancy field trips are offered at no charge. Pre-registration is requested by calling 231-347-0991. [more]
  
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