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MITW Podcast | COVID-19 Weekly Update 7-9-21
On episode 72 of the MITW Podcast, I spoke to Vaughn Bowles, the Public Information Officer, regarding updates and questions about COVID-19. Topics for discussion included: more information about the Delta variant, local vaccination statistics, Pfizer boosters, and long-term COVID symptoms.
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SHIPROCK, N.M. (AP) — Hundreds of children from several Navajo communities in northwestern New Mexico soon will have new kicks.
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"I think this is a turning point," tribal President Jonathan Nez said during the signing ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park in Window Rock, Arizona.
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is hosting a free webinar about the upcoming Advance Child Tax Credit (CTC) next Tuesday, July 13 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. EST. Register to learn more about the CTC basics and what families across #IndianCountry can do to receive financial relief.
Register now: https://adobe.ly/3hsRAjG
It's Friday Night Fish Fry!
3pm - 9pm
Deep Fried Cod Plate $11.75
Deep Fried Perch Plate $14.50
Poormans Lobster $11.75
Deep Fried Walleye $13.50
Breaded Shrimp $13.75
Carry-out only. Includes coleslaw, rye bread, and choice of potato (potato salad, baked potato, or French fries)
Flashback Friday
From July 1987 this was one of the earliest events put on in memory of murder victim Rae Tourtillott.
The case officially remains unsolved and there have been some recent efforts to re-focus on it as part of MMIW efforts, so if anyone has any information they should contact authorities.
Flashback Friday
From July 1987 this was one of the earliest events put on in memory of murder victim Rae Tourtillott.
The case officially remains unsolved and there have been some recent efforts to re-focus on it as part of MMIW efforts, so if anyone has any information they should contact authorities.
North Central Region Road Construction Update
Menominee County
Highway: WIS 47
Location: Duquaine Road (BIA 334) to North Junction County VV and the bridge over the Wolf River
Schedule: April 12, 2021 to November 2021
Project ID: 9650-17-61/70
Work scheduled for next week:
•Continue excavation of the Northbound lane between Dodge Road and Chief Carron Road
•Continue storm sewer crossings between Dodge Road and County VV East
Traffic impacts:
•WIS 47 northbound between Duquaine Road and County VV (East) is closed
-Detour is Go Around Road to County VV to WIS 47
-Truck and oversized load detour will utilize WIS 22 in Shawano to WIS 29, US 45, and back to WIS 47
•Drivers can expect flagging operations between Fairgrounds Road and WIS 55
•Chief Little Wave at WIS 47 closed July 8
•Warrington Road at WIS 47 closed July 12
Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/wis47menominee/
Overview (current) Schedule & Traffic Impacts (current) Virtual Construction Information Meeting (current) Map (current) Contact Us (current) Overview This project between Duquaine Road and North County VV includes a reconstruct between North Junction Tribal Office Loop and Fairgrounds Road. This pr...
Here are a couple pictures of Guadalupe Corn who finished third in Wisconsin Division 2 state track and field for shot put. Read more about her and her accomplishment in the next issue of "Menominee Nation News" which becomes available July 12.
The construction on State Highway 47-55 is by no means finished; but one recent development is that ADA-compliants sidewalks were added to the southbound side of the road and the southbound lane has been repaved in the southern construction area, allowing construction operations to now move to the northbound lane of State Highway 47-55 (the detour to Go Around Road still exists for northbound traffic).
MenominiYou is now operating out of this building at N831 State Highway 47-55 in the downtown Keshena area. Read more in the next issue of "Menominee Nation News" which becomes available July 12.
Let MVR help you with your work goals 🙂 We can help assist with employment preparation, career counseling, class or training needs, workplace needs, work experience and much more! We are located at the College of Menominee Nation room GM#111 Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Come pick up a referral and start the process! Eligibility requirements for services are a member of federally or state recognized Native American tribe, have a physical or mental impairment, and reside on the Menominee Reservation or 30 miles around.
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Mark your calendar for this family friendly event at the Farmers Market! You won't want to miss it!
Photos from Keshena Animal Help and Rescue's post
Join the MCR Team! We are now hiring for a variety of positions including: General Manager, IT Network Administrator, Slot Technicians, Cage Cashier and many more!
We are currently only able to accept paper applications at this time. Turn in completed applications to the Human Resource Department in person, by email or by mail.
For more details on open positions and how to apply visit https://www.menomineecasinoresort.com/employment/
💙NEOPIT AREA FAMILIES!💙
We will be at the Boys & Girls Club on Monday, 7/12/21 from 10AM-12PM to offer application assistance to those who need to turn in Head Start applications! Don’t wait!
For questions, contact our staff. We hope to see you there!
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Who’s coming to join us?! Less than 2 weeks away!!
Timeline Photos
FYI for those who live in or are visting Green Bay.
The Gift Shop is now open for normal sales! However it will still be CASH ONLY.
Photos from Keshena Primary School's post
Food Distribution has an abundance of bakery & rotisserie chickens out on tables in the drive thru area for all community members.
Stop by, help yourself
Nancy A Boyd, Program Manager
Food Distribution Program
Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin
P.O. Box 910, Keshena WI 54135
P# 715- 799 - 5132 / F# 715- 799 – 4325
STH 47 Construction Update
STH 47 Construction Update
DOA WI Emergency Rental Assistance Program
NOTE: The counties of Brown, Dane, Milwaukee, and Waukesha, as well as the cities of Madison and Milwaukee, are operating their own emergency rental assistance programs and are not participating in the Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance program. Interested residents in these areas should appl...
Have symptoms you thought might be #COVID19 but the test was negative? There are a lot of viruses going around, like RSV and parainfluenza, so ask your doctor about other tests to get you back on the road to recovery.
The construction is progressing a little faster than anticipated on the roadway grading. Closure of Chief Little Wave will be moving up to Wednesday 7/7/21 and should not be needed Thursday.
The construction is progressing a little faster than anticipated on the roadway grading. Closure of Chief Little Wave will be moving up to Wednesday 7/7/21 and should not be needed Thursday.
DHS Encourages Continued Public Health Practices
Ahead of the holiday weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) encourages Wisconsinites to keep doing their part to stop the spread of COVID-19. Getting vaccinated and continuing to follow public health practices are critical to ending the COVID-19 pandemic.
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