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Vol. XXXVII No. ebahjimon 4 2020 LLBO Inauguration held at NLC Event Center Chairman and District III and District Chairman Representative The new signs feature the Leech Lake feature signs Leech the The new which the old signage replaces The new vation at all 4 entrance roads. Department Department atvation all4entrance roads. Friday9. vation October Deputy Director BrandyToft Director Deputy says the signs munity members and visitors to the andvisitors reser munity members the across reser werement posted signs ‘Leech Lake NationWelcomes You’ have been being worked on since worked 2017. being have been CASS LAKE LAKE CASS of Resource Management, Environmentalof Resource Management, entering and leaving signs, welcomes com entering signs, andleaving Newly installed welcome signs greet travelers along 4 main roadways into Leech Lake into Leech travelers along Borders. 4main roadways greet welcome signs installed Newly Leech Lake Housing Authority Lake Board Leech – New Leech Lake monu Lake Leech New – - - - - Welcomes You.” The signs can be found on the can The signs sideofWest In the next be month, will landscaping 371, and in Deer River on Hwy2. River 371, and in Deer the Reservation on Hwy 2, Hwy 46, Hwy 2, Hwy on Hwy the Reservation the map. font Inred says the “Gaa- sign zagaskwaajimekaag, Leech Lake Nation, Lake Leech zagaskwaajimekaag, boundary placed against a brown back abrown against placed boundary added around the base of the new sign and sign ofthe new around the base added drop, with waters features splashed acrossdrop, waters with features splashed solar downcast lighting for illumination. downcast solar Bug O Nay Ge Shig School Board Bug O Nay Shig School Ge Band of Ojibwe of Band Leech Lake ofthe Newspaper Cont. on Page 2 onPage Cont. Kayla Duoos and Photos: Article Article - 2 Binaakwii giizis • Falling Leaves Moon October 2020 | Debahjimon Vol XXXVII No 4 Cover story continued.

The Debahjimon is a free, monthly publication of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. Leech Lake Tribal Council » Faron Jackson Sr., Chairman

» Arthur “Archie” LaRose, Secretary-Treasurer

» Robbie Howe, District I Representative LeRoy Fairbanks sworn in as DIII Representative by his wife Becky Fairbanks » Steve White, District II Faron Jackson sworn in as LLBO Chairman by elder, Fred jackson. and their 5 children. Representative

» LeRoy Staples Fairbanks III, District III Representative Staff Michael Chosa, Editor Kayla Duoos, Journalist Anthony Belgarde, Graphic Design Submissions The submission of pictures, articles, announcements and letters is encouraged. All submissions are subject to editing for spelling, Chairman Faron Jackson swears in newly elected LLBO Housing Authority Board Members Petra Rodriguez and Evelyn Brown (left) and Bug O grammar, length and libelous Nay Ge Shig School Board members Rose Robinson, John Johnson and Shirley Young (right). content. Submission does WALKER – The Leech Lake Band thing eye to eye, we’re not all these difficult decisions we’re hav- The event which had limited guests not guarantee publication. of Ojibwe held their 2020 expected to agree on everything, ing to make are ones not even old- due to the COVID pandemic, was The Editor reserves the Inauguration, Friday October 9 at we’re not all expected to paddle est elders have seen in life like this live streamed on the Band's right to reject any material the Northern Lights Casino. the canoe down the same river, the before. It’s not easy to make these Facebook page and is now avail- submitted for publication. same way. As Anishinabe people- decisions sometimes, but… know able for viewing. Being sworn in were both re-elect- we have a special uniqueness my decisions that affect Leech Debahjimon ed Reservation Tribal Council among all of us, among our fami- Lake in regards to how we’re deal- Congratulations to all elected (RTC) members, Chairman Faron lies, and relatives…. But a lot of the ing with this, come from first hand Band Members and good luck on 190 Sailstar Dr. NW Jackson and District 3 same issues we encounter and deal knowledge and first hand experi- your upcoming terms. Cass Lake, MN 56633 Representative Leroy Staples- with are similar in all three dis- ence,” said Staples-Fairbanks. Fairbanks, as well as the Leech tricts and we are better when we RTC [email protected] Lake Housing Authority Board can be united. That's the way we Later asking community members • Faron Jackson, Chairman and the Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig were brought up… I hope we can to know that every decision the • Leroy Staples-Fairbanks, Ph: (218) 335-8200 School Board members. look forward in unity,” said Jackson. RTC makes is done with the District III Representative Fax: (218) 335-8309 mindset of keeping the commu- The ceremony was opened by the The COVID pandemic was not far nity safe and that they will con- Leech Lake Housing Deadlines Nut Hill drum group, the LLBO from everyone's minds, as it's tinue to work forward to address Authority Board Color Guard and the blessing was shaped this year and Leroy Staples- problems in the community. • Petra Rodriguez, District I Nov. Issue...... 10/30/2020 provided by Mike Smith Sr. Fairbanks after being sworn in by • Shawn Monroe, District II Dec. Issue...... 11/27/2020 his family, took a moment to share “Now is not the time to hit cruise • Evelyn Brown, District III Jan. Issue...... 12/18/2020 Chairman Jackson, who was sworn his family's struggle after testing control, now is the time to put on in first, took his time to reflect on positive with Corona and how it some miles and evolve. We’re still Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig what it means to be a leader in the has affected his style of leadership. dealing with a lot of major issues, School Board community, and how unity will we need focus and we need all • Rose Robinson, District I always be a staple of his leadership. “There're so many people who are folks in leadership positions in • Shirley Young, District II dealing with this across the coun- Leech Lake to kick some butt,’ said • John Johnson, District III “We’re not expected to see every- try and across the world...and Fairbanks. October 2020 | Debahjimon Binaakwii giizis • Falling Leaves Moon 3

On This Day in History: charge of the arrest of Bug-O-Nay- outcries to the US Government for Ge-Shig that day, went forward to assistance and protection were tell a tale of how they were sur- pouring in from the non-native rounded by over 200 warriors and people in Minnesota. Memories of The Battle of Sugar Point attacked, when in reality it was a Custer’s defeat at Little Big Horn, By Kayla Duoos small group of Pillager band mem- just 22 years prior in 1876, led the bers. Reportedly, less than 20 peo- newspapers of the day to run wild On the early Wednesday morning out of these has alarmed us.” ple, mostly women, aided in Bug- with unsubstantiated headlines. of October 5, 1898 a handful of O-Nay-Ge-Shigs escape. young Pillager men held off “We trust that you will protect us The townspeople of Walker sur- approximately 100 U.S. soldiers on when the truth reaches you.” Once the U.S. Army received word rounded themselves with a 24-hour the shores of Sugar Point. The fire- of Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shigs escape, rotating shift of armed guards.. In fight resulted in seven dead and The letter went unacknowledged by they put out wanted notices for Bemidji, all of the women were herd- ten wounded with no casualties the U.S. Government, further per- those reported to have been ed into a courthouse as 200 armed reported on the Ojibwe side. The petuating the poor relationship involved in his escape. To be cer- “militiamen” stood guard outside. It soldiers were eventually forced to between the tribe and U.S. officials. tain those men were caught, they took a few weeks for the buzz to die retreat back to Walker, MN. This sent down an additional 77 sol- down, though the relationships event has come to be recognized Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig (Hole-In- diers from Fort Snelling. between the Ojibwe and their neigh- as the last military conflict between The-Day) was an elder Pillager man bors were never fully repaired. the U.S. and American Indians. and one of the many Ojibwe who The 80 soldiers began their quest had first-hand experience of the that fateful morning and arrived on With all of the nation’s attention As with many conflicts, the ten- downfalls within the U.S. justice the shores of Sugar Point that turned towards Leech Lake, the sions that led to the Battle of Sugar system. In April 1898, Bug-O-Nay- afternoon. After failing to find U.S. Government was forced to Point were varied. Lumber compa- Ge-Shig was arrested by a U.S. Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig, the army set hear the grievances put forth by nies routinely swindled the Ojibwe Marshal on bootlegging charges up base camp. the Ojibwe people. Commissioner people out of large amounts of and brought to Duluth for court. of Indian Affairs, William A. Jones, money through unscrupulous How the battle began has often was soon dispatched to the area. practices. Once arraigned and let go due to been disputed throughout the After an extensive number of meet- “Old Bug” Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig. Photo insufficient evidence, Bug-O-Nay- years. The Pillager have held that ings with the tribal elders, an One of the most cited complaints courtesy of the MN Historical Society. Ge-Shig was left to make the 135 the soldiers began firing on a canoe agreement was reached. Several among the Ojibwe at that time was mile journey home on his own containing two women and a child Pillagers turned themselves in for a “dead and burnt wood” clause was brought before the court in accord. Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig as it rounded the corner of Sugar warrants related to Bug-O-Nay- which allowed the lumber barons Duluth. Ojibwe were routinely hitched rides on multiple trains, Point. The military claims that a Ge-Shig’s escape, although Bug-O- to purchase timber at a greatly rounded up and brought to Duluth only making it so far in the journey rifle was accidentally discharged Nay-Ge-Shig himself upheld his reduced rate if it was in such con- on false charges to line the pockets before being repeatedly thrown off towards the Ojibwe side. Regardless, pledge to never return to U.S. dition. They would often start for- of those involved in the scam. for not having a ticket. Leading an intense firefight between the Court or jail. Most of those who est fires and then quickly harvest him to eventually walk the last 40 two sides erupted. The Pillager peo- turned themselves in served both semi-burnt and green wood Delayed payments and consistent miles home in his moccasins, ple went into that day not wanting between two to six months, and and claim it all as “dead”, reaping arrests in weak, unsubstantiated wearing them down to his bare feet. battle but were prepared if it came. everyone involved received a full massive profits at the expense of bootlegging cases eventually led It was at that moment he swore he pardon from President McKinley a the Ojibwe. the leaders of the Pillager tribe to would never allow himself to be The battle continued into the night short time after. send a letter to the U.S. Government arrested ever again, lest he may and no harm came to any of the In addition to practices such as asking them to look into the on- perish on his next forced journey Ojibwe people outside of Indian Further investigations revealed the these, timber was routinely going injustices the tribe was fac- home. He kept true to this word Officer Gay-Gway-Day-Be-Tung damage that had been done to the appraised at a severely lower rate ing. and never again sat before the U.S. (George Russell), who was alleged- Ojibwe at the hands of the logging on the Reservations in Minnesota Judicial system. ly shot by mistake, by a soldier who companies, as well as during the than it would have been elsewhere. “We, the undersigned chiefs and assumed he was fighting alongside first arrest of Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig Money received for the timber, headmen of the Pillager band of When Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig was the Pillagers. The 3rd U.S. Infantry and those who aided in his escape. which was intended to sustain the Chippewa Indians of Minnesota, called on to stand in Duluth as a saw six causalities and ten wound- Reforms in the management of Ojibwe people was mishandled, respectfully represent that our witness for another bootlegging ed that night. timber on the Leech Lake misappropriated and frequently people are carrying a heavy burden, case a few months later, he ignored Reservation eventually led to the spent frivolously by Indian Agents and in order that they may not be the U.S. Marshals warrant for his On the morning of October 7, establishment of the Chippewa on behalf of the Ojibwe. When the crushed by it, we humbly petition appearance. He was then detained 1898, the soldiers retreated from National Forest. payments would come, they were you to send a commission, to inves- along with Sha-Boon-Day-Shkong, Sugar Point, battered, hungry and notoriously late, much to the ire of tigate the existing troubles here.” another Pillager man when they cold. Once back to safety in Walker, None of the Pillager Ogichidaa the Pillagers and other bands at went to collect their annuity pay- the commanding officer, General who engaged in battle at Sugar that time. “The Chippewa Indians of ments in Onigum. Recognizing the Bacon, would be quoted in news- Point ever were tried or received Minnesota have always been loyal stakes at hand at the possibility of papers as saying that he “scattered” punishment for their involve- Mistreatment and injustices at the to the United States and friendly to another trip to Duluth, Bug-O- and “whipped the indians good”, a ment. Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig went hands of U.S. Marshals and other the whites, and they desire this Nay-Ge-Shig called out for help. poor attempt at saving face. on to live another 18 years in agents also played a large role. friendship to be perpetual.” The other Ojibwe in Onigum, hear- the area before passing peaceful- Kickback schemes abounded ing the pleas of one of their elders, Once word of the battle spread, ly. The U.S. Army never returned between these federal agents and “We now have only the pine lands of surrounded, and gently, yet force- hysteria ran rampant in the sur- to the shores of Sugar Point on local hotel and railroad men, who our reservations for our future sub- fully secured his release. rounding areas that an “Indian Leech Lake, the site of their final were paid by the U.S. Government sistence and support, but the manner Uprising” was coming. Additional battle and defeat in the period each time a witness or defendant in which we are being defrauded The army officials who were in troops were sent to the area, and now known as the “Indian Wars”. 4 Binaakwii giizis • Falling Leaves Moon October 2020 | Debahjimon CDC Issues New Health Guildelines for Public with Upcoming Halloween Celebrations

WASHINGTON – The CDC has released are traveling from different places pose Lower risk activities protective cloth mask because it can be new public health recommendations for a higher risk than gatherings with These lower risk activities can be safe alter- dangerous if the costume mask makes celebrating Halloween amidst the pandemic. attendees who live in the same area. natives: it hard to breathe. Instead, consider Higher levels of COVID-19 cases and • Carving or decorating pumpkins with using a Halloween-themed cloth mask. The public should know that wearing a community spread in the gathering members of your household and dis- • Going to an open-air, one-way, walk- Halloween mask does not replace or mimic location, or where attendees are com- playing them through haunted forest where appro- the effectiveness of a cloth face mask, stan- ing from, increase the risk of infection • Carving or decorating pumpkins out- priate mask use is enforced, and people dard door to door trick or treating poses a and spread among attendees. side, at a safe distance, with neighbors can remain more than 6 feet apart larger risk of infection, and so does attending • The behaviors of attendees prior to the or friends • If screaming will likely occur, greater large community events. Celebrating virtu- gathering – Gatherings with attendees • Decorating your house, apartment, or distancing is advised. The greater the ally or with members of your own household who are not adhering to social distanc- living space distance, the lower the risk of spread- poses the least amount of risk for spread. ing (staying at least 6 feet apart), mask • Doing a Halloween scavenger hunt ing a respiratory virus. wearing, hand washing, and other pre- where children are given lists of • Visiting pumpkin patches or orchards In-person gatherings pose their own varying vention behaviors pose more risk than Halloween-themed things to look for where people use hand sanitizer before levels of risk and those risk factors should be gatherings with attendees who are while they walk outdoors from house touching pumpkins or picking apples, evaluated before attending. engaging in these preventative behaviors. to house admiring Halloween decora- wearing masks is encouraged or • Community levels of COVID-19 – • The behaviors of attendees during the tions at a distance enforced, and people are able to main- Higher levels of COVID-19 cases and gathering – Gatherings with more pre- • Having a virtual Halloween costume tain social distancing community spread in the gathering ventive measures, such as mask wear- contest • Having an outdoor Halloween movie location, as well as where attendees are ing, social distancing, and hand wash- • Having a Halloween movie night with night with local family friends with coming from, increase the risk of infec- ing, in place pose less risk than gather- people you live with people spaced at least 6 feet apart tion and spread among attendees. ings where fewer or no preventive • Having a scavenger hunt-style trick-or- • If screaming will likely occur, greater Family and friends should consider the measures are being implemented. treat search with your household distancing is advised. The greater the number and rate of COVID-19 cases in members in or around your home distance, the lower the risk of spread- their community and in the communi- If you participated in higher risk activities or rather than going house to house ing a respiratory virus. ty where they plan to celebrate when think that you may have been exposed dur- • Lower your risk by following CDC’s considering whether to host or attend ing your Halloween celebration, take extra Moderate risk activities recommendations on hosting gather- a holiday celebration. precautions for 14 days after the event to • Participating in one-way trick-or-treat- ings or cook-outs. • The location of the gathering – Indoor protect others, such as staying home as ing where individually wrapped goodie gatherings generally pose more risk much as possible, avoid individuals who are bags are lined up for families to grab Higher risk activities than outdoor gatherings. Indoor gath- more susceptible to infection or getting and go while continuing to social dis- Avoid these higher risk activities to help erings with poor ventilation pose more tested. tance (such as at the end of a driveway prevent the spread of the virus that causes risk than those with good ventilation, or at the edge of a yard) COVID-19: such as those with open windows or If you are notified that you were a close con- • If you are preparing goodie bags, wash • Participating in traditional trick-or- doors. tact of someone who tested positive for your hands with soap and water for at treating where treats are handed to • The duration of the gathering – COVID-19, stay home for 14 days from the least 20 second before and after pre- children who go door to door Gatherings that last longer pose more last time you had contact with that person. paring the bags. • Having trunk-or-treat where treats are risk than shorter gatherings. Monitor for symptoms of coronavirus. Get • Having a small group, outdoor, open- handed out from trunks of cars lined • The number of people at the gathering information about COVID-19 testing if you air costume parade where people are up in large parking lots – Gatherings with more people pose feel sick. distanced more than 6 feet apart • Attending crowded costume parties more risk than gatherings with fewer • Attending a costume party held out- held indoors people. CDC does not have a limit or Halloween Activities by risk level as doors where protective masks are used • Going to an indoor haunted house recommend a specific number of per CDC Guidelines and people can remain more than 6 where people may be crowded together attendees for gatherings. The size of a Many traditional Halloween activities can feet apart and screaming holiday gathering should be deter- be high-risk for spreading viruses. There • A costume mask (such as for • Going on hayrides or tractor rides with mined based on the ability to reduce or are several safer, alternative ways to partici- Halloween) is not a substitute for a people who are not in your household limit contact between attendees, the pate in Halloween. If you may have COVID- cloth mask. A costume mask should • Using alcohol or drugs, which can cloud risk of spread between attendees, and 19 or you may have been exposed to some- not be used unless it is made of two or judgement and increase risky behaviors state, local, territorial, or tribal health one with COVID-19, you should not par- more layers of breathable fabric that • Traveling to a rural fall festival that is and safety laws, rules, and regulations. ticipate in in-person Halloween festivities covers the mouth and nose and doesn’t not in your community if you live in an • The locations attendees are traveling and should not give out candy to trick-or- leave gaps around the face. area with community spread of from – Gatherings with attendees who treaters. • Do not wear a costume mask over a COVID-19

The 2020 General Election will take place onTuesday, November 3, 2020. We strongly encourage all Band and community members to exercise your right to vote. Starting Friday, September 18, 2020, we will have early voting available for individuals residing in most parts of northern Cass County at the Leech Lake Administrative Office (RBC headquar- ters) in Cass Lake, MN. Or you can request a ballot by visiting https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/ ABRegistration/ABRegistrationStep1.aspx and filling out the information requested. For any further voter related questions, please contact the Secretary of State’s hotline at 1-877-600- VOTE (8683) October 2020 | Debahjimon Binaakwii giizis • Falling Leaves Moon 5

current and valid photo identification or A How to Vote Minnesota current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government docu- CASS LAKE – The presidential election is ID or the last four digits of your Social ment that shows your name and address. November 3, 2020. Security number and an email address to use Minnesota's online voter registration system. Day of Registration Minnesota offers 3 easy ways to register, if If you don't have either form of ID and an Deadline: In person: Nov. 3 you have not done so already. Minnesota citi- email address, you can still register by mail to You can also register to vote in person, with zens can do so through online voter registra- vote. valid ID and proof of residence. Contact your tion, mail-in ballot or register to vote in per- local election office for information on when son, the day of. Mail-In Ballot and where to register to vote. Deadline: By mail: Received by Oct. 13 To register to vote in Minnesota you must: You should know: You can register to vote via Leech Lake RBC • be a citizen of the United States postage by using the Minnesota voter regis- Absentee ballot deadlines • be a resident of Minnesota for 20 days tration form. Be sure to read the instructions Request: Received by Nov. 2 Recommends before the next election carefully and fill it out completely. Send the Return by mail: Postmarked by Nov. 3 • maintain residence at the address given completed form to your local election official. Return in person: Nov. 3 by 3:00 p.m. Continuation of on the registration form You may also use the National Voter Distance Learning • be at least 18 years old on election day Registration Form, both forms can be found Early voting Sep. 18 - Nov. 2, but dates and • if previously convicted of a felony, your online.You are required to provide your hours may vary based on where you live. for Area Schools felony sentence has expired or been Minnesota driver's license or state ID number completed, or you have been discharged to register to vote. If you do not have a Am I registered? By Kayla Duoos from the sentence Minnesota driver's license or state ID then You can look up your voter registration record • not be under a court-ordered guardian- you will have to provide the last four digits of and verify that your information is correct using CASS LAKE – The Leech Lake Band of ship in which the right to vote has been your Social Security number. If you have nei- Minnesota's voter registration lookup tool at Ojibwe reiterates the recommendation to revoked ther, please write “none” on the form. mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/VoterStatus.aspx continue the Fall quarter in a distance learn- • not be found by a court to be legally ing model. We understand the complexities incompetent to vote If you are registering to vote for the first time If you need further assistance on checking on of learning in distance models and provid- in your jurisdiction and are mailing this reg- your registration status or finding your polling access to equitable education settings at Online Registration istration application, Federal law requires you ing location, you can call 1-877-600-VOTE any point in time. We, the Leech Lake Deadline Online: Oct. 13, 2020 to show proof of identification the first time (8683) or contact one of the following county Reservation Business Committee, have You should know: you need either a Minnesota you vote. Proof of identification includes: A election offices listed below: directed our programs and departments to work collaboratively, fully partnering with our students and families to ensure regular and timely attendance during the distance learning period. We will continue to partner with our Local Indian Education Committees to ensure continuity of services to our students during this time. Furthermore, the Leech Lake Education Department remains committed to partnering with the school districts to ensure our students receive the supports they need in order to be successful in a distance learning model.

Given the surge in cases in our region in recent weeks, we see the need to proceed cautiously towards reopening. As a tribal government, we understand that many of our Leech Lake households live intergen- erational, reciprocal, cooperative lives within our community. The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly altered and dis- rupted our lives in many ways; when our students and staff are required to work in-person, their exposure to COVID increases. As the exposures increase, our lives outside of school are equally dis- rupted including our familial cultural practices.

Proceeding cautiously will save lives within our community and will allow us to continue to focus on a science-based, Ojibwe- cultural based decision as we continue to navigate this pandemic. 6 Binaakwii giizis • Falling Leaves Moon October 2020 | Debahjimon Quarterly Meeting Held in Walker on October 16, 2020

WALKER – The Leech Lake Band formed the elder care hotline of Ojibwe held their Quarterly to make sure needs were being Meeting Friday, October 16 at the properly met, and identified. Northern Lights Casino. Human Services Tribal Chairman Faron Jackson Sr. • Programs began providing gave the opening remarks followed telehealth services during pan- by a financial report from demic shutdown, basic opera- Secretary-Treasurer, Arthur tions continued with essential LaRose. The report featured finan- staff only, most programs con- cial data from both government tinued to meet client needs and gaming operations. and meet only for distribution of care essentials, all other A number of resolutions concern- meetings have continued to ing enrollment were passed at the occur online. meeting. These resolutions includ- • The LLBO mental health ed new enrollments, ineligible professional licensing act enrollments, and transfers to and completed in joint effort by from the band. New employees departments clinical director hired in the past quarter were also and legal department was introduced and welcomed at the presented to RTC who meeting. passed resolution. The Leech Lake Behavioral Health Last on the agenda, were presenta- Tribal Council (pictured above) and Division Directors gathered for the Tribe's Fall quarterly meeting. Licensing and Ethics Board tions from Division Directors in was formed as a result of attendance on their activities over by case basis. begin establishing parhwers ◊ D1: 57 the passed resolution. the past three months. Due to the • The COVID division safely to home ownership for low- ◊ D2: 67 ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the plan to return to work train- income residents. ◊ D3: 243 Health event had limited community ing was administered to staff, • Application submitted to US • Program calls: 1 • Cass Lake WIC clinic was attendance. For those who were August 11. department of commerce • Rough boxes: 44 open for 65 days-all other sites unable to attend, a livestream of • Funding proposal submitted economic development assis- closed due to COVID. Only the event is available on the official to BIA in August for addition- tance (EDA) to conduct/ Resource Management doing visits over the phone. Leech Lake Facebook page. al staff was approved. complete a project feasibility • Spring quarter saw a success- • Home visits covered under assessment for a workforce ful annual tree planting occur, the MCH and TANF block Quarterly Meetings are held every Tribal Development program that would build as well as a tree giveaway grants have resumed with three months on a rotating sched- • The Tribal Housing LLBO owned housing. with social distancing guide- PPE and social distancing ule between each district on the Development Initiative con- • Tribal Development continues lines in place. in mind. reservation. The next Quarterly tinues to be worked on to to coordinate with the US • Summer quarter saw planning • Mass Covid testing events Meeting will be held via livestream address the band's needs for census 2020 to assist with continue on a final orchard have begun taking place in January 2021. the next 20 years. data collection for tribal project on the reservation. across the reservation begin- • A study done by Oweesta in members. Planning was completed and ning in September. Quarterly Report Summaries October of 2019 shows the • Construction is underway for contracts are being put in • Daily Reporting of COVID tribe is in a housing crisis. a new child care facility, coor- place to an irrigated orchard testing numbers is being Tribal Court Currently 600 homes are dination is being done with in Ball Club, all other delivered to RTC • There were 171 new cases needed to meet current low- early child care division. orchards received mainte- Administration. filed between January 1st, income needs, and 1400 units • Initial planning underway to nance this year. 2020 through September 1st, are needed to be added over determine feasibility to use or • The onigum beach project Education 2020. the next 20 years to continue convert the Palace Casino came to fruition over the last • Programs continued • The court conducted 361 to meet community needs. Hotel into a treatment facility, few quarters, funding has through COVID pandemic hearings these past three • Work with the Minnesota this is being led by Human been secured and the depart- with limited capacity and quarters. Housing Partnership has Services and A&D. ment has moved ahead and staffing. • JDAI (juvenile detention alter- begun, they will provide tech- • Since COVID shutdown all begun tree removal, and • Bug-o-nay-ge-shig staff native initiative) continues to nical assistance to help but essential staff have been securing items such as buoys, underwent online and be on holding during the pan- address housing needs and part of the Incident manage- rope, anchors, signage, picnic teaching workshop, new demic. secure funding for projects. ment team, staff worked in tables, and grills. The name of goals were set for distance • Child protection, child cus- • Funding was received from the planning section and the the beach will be decided by learning for students and tody, guardianship, domestic Minnesota housing to hire financial section writing onigum community members. staff. violence cases were identified consultants for land develop- grants, a few projects were • Staff members who run GIS • Distance learning models as essential cases that must ment, finalize plans for hous- kept ongoing within the main for the tribe worked with the were developed for pre- be heard during full govern- ing plans development, devel- department. Incident management team, school and head start stu- ment shut down, all other op plans and policies for and took charge in mapping, dents, a plan for reopening cases filed as emergency sit- assisting residents with quali- Reservation Services data set collection, and data classrooms for essential uations were heard on a case fying for housing program, • Emergency home repair calls management. They also workers is being developed. October 2020 | Debahjimon Binaakwii giizis • Falling Leaves Moon 7 Tribal Council Quarterly Reports Secretary / Treasurer Arthur “Archie” LaRose Coronavirus Relief Funds received Leech Lake Gaming Summary from the federal government. of Operations Quarter Ending September 2020 The overall financial health of the Band has remained stable although Revenue the Band will utilize a large part of Total revenue through August reserve funds to fund activities that 2020 totaled $16.9 million deemed essential to mitigating the compared to prior year which effects of Covid-19. The re-open- totaled $21.4 million. Revenue ing of the casinos was a major fac- decreased by approximately tor in generating additional reve- $4.5 million compared to the nue and keeping people employed previous fiscal year. Leech during this epidemic. The Band Lake Gaming had seen consis- continues to seek as much fe4eral tent increases when looking at funding to assist with this. the 5-year trend, until fiscal year 2021 where we saw a Our long-term strategy is to uti- decrease. Indian Gaming all lize as much external resources over the country has been as possible to help mitigate the impacted by the epidemic we effects of the COVID-19. are facing with COVID-19. Expenses Total expenses through August 2020 were approximately $14.7 million, which is approximately a decrease of $1.6 million compared to August 2019. Through August 2020, Cost of Sales equaled $2.6 million, payroll Governmental Activities totaled $7.9 million and Operating expenses were $4.1 million. As we are seeing decreases in revenue, we are working to offset that with decreases Secretary/Treasurer’s in expenditures. Summary Remarks delivered at the Net Profit Quarterly Meeting on Friday Net profit for the period ending August 2020 equaled $2.3 million com- October 16, 2020 pared to the prior year at $5.1 million. That is a decrease of approximately $2.8 million when comparing this year to last year.

The last six months have been a roller-coaster ride in terms of cash flow to fund operations, subsidiz- ing revenues received from the federal government (aka Coronavirus Relief Funds), emergency economic relief distribu- tions to band members, continuing budget resolutions, just to name a few dynamic situations and issues affecting the band's resources.

One of the largest issues from a public health and safety standpoint was the closing of all government buildings, including the casinos. This resulted in over half of all employees, government and gaming, being furloughed and drawing unemployment benefits from the Forecast State of Minnesota, which were While revenue has been impacted by this National pandemic, Gaming also subsidized by the federal gov- will monitor expenses throughout this pandemic to help offset the ernment. decrease in revenue. Projections completed by other organizations show that this will have long lasting impacts to revenue and profits for The following is a list (See right years to come. Leech Lake Gaming has been monitoring the situation table) of projects and activities that closely, and looking out for the health and safety of their guests and were funded through the employees as much as possible while being open. 8 Binaakwii giizis • Falling Leaves Moon October 2020 | Debahjimon

an avid Minnesota Twins and Vikings fan. She was also a big fan of country singer Conway Twitty and once got to meet him after a concert. She was also a breast cancer survivor, donated a kidney to a younger sister, and helped raise her oldest grandson and oldest great granddaughter. Nancy especially enjoyed playing card games, ‘home bingo’ and joking and laughing with and Bedeau families. her sisters, nieces, daughters, friends, and other family members. Dallas Pemberton Jr. Survived by his Mother: Charlotte White, Sisters: Diane Osceola and Christine Nancy is survived by son Devery, grandchil- Johnson, Brothers: Charles Pemberton, Garr dren Melvin, Joseph, Derek, Kyle, Sandra, Pemberton Sr, Paul Pemberton, Jeremiah Thomas, Caitlin, and Evan, 12 great-grand- Pemberton, Joshua Pemberton their fami- children, and many nieces and nephews, lies: numerous nieces and nephews and including beloved nieces Debbie, Vala, Wally, grand nieces and nephews: and many other and Laurie. She was preceded in death by relatives and friends. her husband, parents, children Tamara, Thomas, and Guy, and sisters’ Sandra, Dallas will be missed and the families want Delores, Maxine, and Margaret, and three and did not take them for granted. Although to thank everyone for their support and love nieces. Peace and blessings to her soul in his time on earth was limited by various during this time of loss. Chii Migwech! heaven. health conditions, “Jeffrey” will be forever missed by his siblings, family and friends. The Wake will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at the Leech Lake White He is welcomed to the spirit world by his Nancy Fairbanks Earth Office in Cass Lake and will continue parents, Darlene Sanders and Louis Jones; until the service at 1:00 p.m. at St. Charles brothers, Gregory, Thomas, and David Catholic Church in Cass Lake with Father Jones; sister, Audrey Jones; Maternal Kuriakose Nediakala officiating. Interment Grandparents: Lettie (White) and John will be at Pine Grove Cemetery in Cass Lake. Morrow of Sugar Point-Leech Lake Casketbearers will be: Reservation; Paternal Grandparents: Richard Sundahl, Calvin Sargent, Melvin Florence (Jackson) and Fred Jones, Sr. of Clark, Joseph Clark, Kyle Fairbanks, and Mille Lacs Reservation; Uncles: Hartley Dallas Gene Pemberton Jr., age 63, Indian Thomas Fairbanks, Jr. Alternate White, Arthur, Walter and Max Morrow, Sr. name "Mukwa Nahbawid" Standing Bear, of Casketbearers will be: Alden Fairbanks, Sr., of Leech Lake; Richard, Gaylon and Fred Onigum, MN began his journey into the and Evan Henry. Arrangements provided by Jones Jr of Mille Lacs; Aunts: Caroline Spirit World on September 16, 2020. Whispering Pines Funeral & Cremation Morrow, Lettie (Morrow) Brown of Leech Service of Walker, MN (www.whispering- Lake, Shirley, Evelyn and Diane Jones of He was born on August 5, 1957 to Charlotte pinesnorth.com). Mille Lacs; Nephew: Stacy Cotter and Niece: Bedeau White and Dallas Gene Pemberton Sheila Cree. Sr. in White Earth, MN. Geoffrey leaves behind his brothers, Michael He attended school in Blaine, Mn and Geoffrey Jones and Darrell Jones both of Duluth and Jason Aberdeen, Idaho then enlisted into the US Nancy Theresa Fairbanks was born on Geoffrey Allan Jones, 58, “Baabiidaash”, Merrill of St. Croix, WI; Sister (s): Deb Army and did his tour in German. Upon his March 6, 1937 to Thomas Leith and Gladys Bizhew (Lynx) Clan of Duluth, Minnesota, a (Russell) Northrup of Sawyer and LuAnn returned from his military duty he became LaRoque in White Earth, MN. Nancy peace- Leech Lake Band member began his journey Merrill of St. Croix, Wisconsin; Uncle: Jack an asbestos contractor stationed in fully died in her sleep at Bagley Medical to the spirit world on Monday, August 3rd, Morrow; Aunts: Leona Shaugobay, Barbara Greenland, then went on to do Iron work. Center on September 11. She grew up in 2020 from Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Shipley and Dorothy (Jones) Aubid of East His specialty was in erecting scaffoldings Roy Lake/Naytahwaush and Cass Lake Lake, Minnesota; Niece: Naomi Northrup; and was in high demand. His various skills before moving to Minneapolis as a teenager. Geoffrey was born in Brainerd, MN on Nephews: Jerron Jones, Rory Northrup, in the construction industry keep him very She was united in marriage to Herman S. August 17th, 1961 to Darlene (Morrow) Cameron, Daniel and Austin Jones, many busy until he became ill in 1999. He had one Fairbanks, Jr., and they had four children. Sanders of Sugar Point – Leech Lake great nieces and nephews, relatives and lung removed which also included various During the Indian ‘Relocation’ period they Reservation and Louis Jones of the Mille friends. other lung issues. He became disable and relocated to California, Wisconsin, Ohio, Lacs Reservation. He grew up in Bemidji, lived the rest of his life in Onigum Minnesota and Iowa before moving to Minneapolis. In Minnesota and attended elementary and An overnight wake for Geoffrey will begin at with his mother Charlotte White, who took 1979 she moved back to the Cass Lake/ secondary school there. Geoffrey furthered 7:00 p.m., Thursday, August 6th and contin- wonderful care of him over the years. He Bemidji area, where she worked for tribal his education by attending St. Scholastica ue until his 10:00 a.m. traditional service on enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, photography and federal governments for many years. College in Duluth and Minneapolis Friday, August 7th all being held at the Bena and drawing. Nancy spent the last two years of her life Community College. He enjoyed playing Community Center in Bena, MN. Rick under the great care of the staff at the softball for American Indian Services and DeFoe will be the Officiant. Pallbearers for Family that will be there to greet Dallas as he Jourdain-Perpich Extended Care Center in volleyball for the Indian Health Board. Later, Geoffrey are Jon Wright, Richard Cotter, enters into the Spirit World are: Father, Red Lake, MN. Geoffrey relocated back to the Duluth area Jolon Cotter, Jeremiah Cotter, Daniel Dallas Sr., Brother Rodney Loper, Uncle to be near his family, residing at the San “Bizhew” Jones and Clayton Rainey. John, Little John, Uncle Duane Bedeau and She liked dogs, bingo, crosswords, painting, Marcos Apartments, where he made lifelong Alternate pallbearers are Caide Northrup numerous other members of the Pemberton dancing, thrift shops, watching golf, and was friends. He cherished the simple joys in life and Russ Northrup. His honorary pallbear- October 2020 | Debahjimon Binaakwii giizis • Falling Leaves Moon 9 ers are Deb Northrup, Michael Jones and She leaves behind her husband, Roger Bryan Jordan of Federal Dam, Mary Greene of Darrell Jones. Interment will be in the of Cass Lake; son, Joshua Edward Wind, Sr. Federal Dam, Dixie (Augustine) Wilkie- Lakeview Cemetery in Bena, MN. of Cass Lake; daughters, Nicoa Marie Ramirez of Belcourt, ND, Jerry True of (Jeremy Cadwell, Sr.) Wind and Farren Federal Dam, Mike Greene of Boy River, Geoffrey’s care has been entrusted to Marie (Richard Croaker, Sr.) Bryan both of Hope (Leon) True of Bena and Marlowe Northern Peace Funeral Home of Walker, Cass Lake, Paris Marie (Ernesto Martinez, (Jay) Greene of Cass Lake; Rayshele Kamke MN. Online condolences for the family may Jr.) of Minneapolis and Shanna Masten of of Wisconsin, siblings, Irene Greene, Sherrill be left at www.northernpeace.com Bemidji; brothers, Alvin John (Freda Patterson, Virginia “Ginger” Greene and Littlewolf) Wind, Jr. and Michael Patrick Giiwedin Biindige; close daughter/grand- Morris; sisters, Jennie Lee (Mark Sr.) Reyes, daughter, Candace Dik, “special brother” Glenda (Wind) Bryan Marion Alice Wind and Jody Ann Wind; and lifelong friend, Jerry Bade; numerous aunties, Jan Morgan, Ruthie Thompson and grandbabies, great grandbabies, several Beulah Holstien; uncles, Eugene Budreau nieces, nephews, other relatives and many and Clyde Morgan; her fur babies, Otter and special friends. Smoke; 24 grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many The wake for Guy will begin at 7:00 p.m., friends. Monday, September 14th and continue until his 10:00 am funeral service on Wednesday, An overnight wake for Glenda will begin at September 16th all to be held at the Sugar 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 1st and con- Point Community Center in Federal Dam, tinue until her 11:00 a.m. funeral service on MN. Minister Rudy Jones will officiate. Friday, October 2nd, 2020 all being held at craftsman and artist. Guy later worked as a Pallbearers will be Tim Olson, Zachary the Mission Community Center in Cass fishing guide, served on the Leech Lake Greene, Marcus Woods, Henry Grayhawk, Lake, MN. Her pallbearers will be Darren Ricing Committee and worked for Leech Tim Whitefeather and Terrance White, Jr. “Bill” Brown, Sr., Alvin Wind III, Richard Lake Housing Authority for more than 20 His honorary pallbearers are Jim Mitchell, Croaker, Sr., Jeremy Cadwell, Sr., Ernesto years. Gerald Bader, Ronald Burnette, Norman Martinez, Jr., Jarell Jacobs, Marion Reyes, Sr. Card, Bill Chizek, Walter Chase and Rusty and Joshua Wind, Jr. Her alternate pallbear- For many years, Guy looked forward to his Lillyquist. Interment will be in Fairview ers are Candace “Betty Boop” Jacobs, Beth annual fishing trip to Canada with the guys Cemetery at Federal Dam, MN following his “Dwa” Brown, Robyn Dosch and Jessica and had a lifelong passion for his maple Wednesday services. Jones. Her honorary pallbearers are her sugar camp. He enjoyed, hunting, fishing, grandchildren William, Nicholas, Carlos, netting, ricing, syruping, trapping, minnow- Guy’s care has been entrusted to Northern Ernesto III, Mauricio, Paisleigh, Paislyn, ing, gardening, and evening road trips and Peace Funeral Home of Walker, MN. Online Aliana, Richard Jr., Castiel, Justice, Josh, Eva, boat rides. Guy was known for having the condolences for the family may be left at Jaysiah, Jaylynn, Jackie, James, Virgil, Cente, best wild rice and smoked fish around. He www.northernpeace.com Gabe, Drewsaide, Alayna, Jayden, Jorden also loved watching sports, especially box- Glenda “Baby Glen” Diane (Wind) Bryan, and Auralia. At Glenda’s request, her cre- ing and football. Guy was always busy doing age 57, of Cass Lake, MN began her journey mated remains will remain with her hus- something or working until he no longer Kelly Harper to the spirit world on Monday, September band Roger at their home. could. He was a world traveler, a storyteller 28th, 2020 from the Sanford Medical Center and a jokester but always kept his doors in Fargo, ND surrounded by her family. Glenda’s care has been entrusted to open to anyone in need. Guy loved his Northern Peace Funeral Home of Walker, grandchildren; they were the apple of his Glenda was born on June 17th, 1963 in Cass MN. Online condolences for the family may eye. He always enjoyed the treats his grand- Lake, MN, the daughter of Roberta Jane be left at www.northernpeace.com daughters would bring him. We will miss (Holstien) and Alvin John Wind, Sr. Glenda him always saying “it don’t cost a dime to was known for her amazing bead work. Her smile”. husband, Roger, always jokingly told her she Guy Greene Jr. “had a degree in everything” because she Guy Downs Greene, Jr, age 82, of Federal Family welcoming Guy to the spirit world always told you “how it was”. Glenda liked to Dam, Minnesota began his journey to the are his parents, Rachel and Guy Greene, Sr.; bake and have cookouts with her kids. Some spirit world on Tuesday, September 8th, sons, Thomas Lee Greene, Guy Greene III, of her favorite things to do were listening to 2020 from Sanford Hospital in Bemidji, MN Donald Knoll and Rayme Hefta; siblings, her “Sadie Bearskins” sing to her, her “Girl’s with his family by his side. He was born on Georgia Daley, Everina “Peggy” Mettler, Days” with her daughters, going to see Dwa’s July 26, 1938 in Kinmount, MN to Rachel Dolly Boyd, Glen Greene, Josephine Lee, band play, watching her sons boxing match- (White) and Guy Greene, Sr. Betty Greene and Frank Leonard White; es and going to the casino; but her most father in law and best friend, Donald Jesse precious times were the times she spent Guy spent his childhood in Sugar Point, White, close friend, Jerry Chizek, grandchil- with her grandkids. She was an amazing Federal Dam and Princeton before enlisting dren, nieces, nephews, aunties, uncles and woman, who will be missed beyond imagine. in the United States Army in 1956. He many friends. Kelly Lynne Harper, 53, of Walker, served in the 82nd Airborne as an Airborne Minnesota began her journey to the spirit Family that Glenda is reunited with are her Instructor, with the U.S. Special Forces and Those Guy leaves behind to cherish his world on Friday, September 11th, 2020 from parents, Roberta and Alvin Wind, Sr.; sister, in a combat engineer unit as a Demolition memory are his wife of 46 years, April the University of Minnesota Medical Center Dora Wind; brother, Martin Wind; nephew, Expert and Sharpshooter. Guy was honor- Greene of Federal Dam; children, Dana in Minneapolis, MN. She was born to Derek Brown; cousin, Endonnis Baird; sister ably discharged in 1968. After his discharge (Edouardo) Roybal of Walker, Jesse Marcella (Tanner) Ardito and John Harper in-law, Dawn “BeBe” Wind; best friend, from the Army, Guy became certified in (Cherilyn) Greene of Wilkenson, Kelly on August 29th, 1967 in Minneapolis, MN. Willa Jourdain, several aunties, uncles and welding and carpentry and went on to work (Ferron) Greene of Onamia, Crystal (Tim) some friends. construction. He was a naturally gifted Greene of Cass Lake, Ne-Dah-Ness Greene- Obituaries Continued on Page 11 10 Binaakwii giizis • Falling Leaves Moon October 2020 | Debahjimon

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LEGAL NOTICE In the Matter of the Welfare of Case No. CP-18-11 YOU ARE HEREBY notified FIED that on June 16th, 2020, Leech Lake Band of the Children of: Elise Howard that on July 22, 2020, a PETI- a Petition for Appointment Ojibwe in Tribal Court Leech Lake Band of and Kevin Doerr, Parents NOTICE TION TO TRANSFER PERMA- of Guardian (Minor) was filed Ojibwe in Tribal Court YOU ARE HEREBY notified NENT LEGAL AND PHYSICAL with the Leech Lake Tribal In the Matter of the Welfare Court File No. CP-16-30 that on July 15, 2020 a PETI- CUSTODY was filed in Leech Court regarding the child(ren) of the Child(ren) of: Kymberly In the Matter of the Welfare of TION TO TRANSFER PERMA- Lake Tribal Court regarding the of the above-named parents. Hare and Jerald Vos, parents. the Children of: Danielle Dahl NOTICE NENT LEGAL AND PHYSICAL child of the above-named par- You, the respondent herein, are and Jordan Kingbird, Parents YOU ARE HEREBY notified CUSTODY was filed in Leech ent. Please contact the Leech hereby notified that you must Court File No. CP-15-48 that on July 24, 2020, a PETI- Lake Tribal Court regarding the Lake Tribal Court for future file a response in the office of Case No. CP-18-11 TION TO TRANSFER PERMA- children of the above-named hearing dates on this matter. the Leech Lake Tribal Court on NOTICE NENT LEGAL AND PHYSICAL parents. Please contact Leech The telephone number is (218) or before October 13, 2020 at YOU ARE HEREBY notified NOTICE CUSTODY was filed in Leech Lake Tribal Court for future 335-3682. You are served with 10:00 a.m., the date of the Ini- that on July 28, 2020, a PETI- YOU ARE HEREBY notified Lake Tribal Court regarding the hearing dates on this matter. this notice because you are a tial hearing scheduled in Leech TION TO TRANSFER PER- that on July 15, 2020 a PETI- children of the above-named The telephone number is (218) party to this proceeding. If you Lake Tribal Court, Tribal Jus- MANENET LEGAL AND TION TO TRANSFER PERMA- parents. Please contact the 335-3682. You are served with fail to appear, the Court may tice Center, Cass Lake, Min- PHYSICAL CUSTODY was NENT LEGAL AND PHYSICAL Leech Lake Tribal Court for fu- this notice because you are a find you in default and enter an nesota. Failure to appear at the filed in Leech Lake Tribal CUSTODY was filed in Leech ture hearing dates on this mat- party to this proceeding. If you order. above date and time may result Court regarding the child(ren) Lake Tribal Court regarding the ter. The telephone number is fail to appear, the Court may in the relief requested in the of the above-named parents. children of the above-named (218) 335-3682. You are served find you in default and enter an LEGAL NOTICE Petition, and any other relief Please Contact Leech Lake parents. Please contact Leech with this notice because you order. may be granted as prayed for Tribal Court Administration Lake Tribal Court for future are a party to this proceeding. Leech Lake Band of by the petitioner. for the next hearing date and hearing dates on this matter. If you fail to appear, the Court LEGAL NOTICE Ojibwe in Tribal Court time. The telephone number The telephone number is (218) may find you in default and en- You are served with this notice is (218) 335-3682 or 3586. You 335-3682. You are served with ter an order. Leech Lake Band of In the Matter of the Guard- via legal publication in the De- are served with this notice be- this notice because you are a Ojibwe in Tribal Court ianship of: S.L.K. III, DOB: BahJiMon in two consecutive cause you are a party to this party to this proceeding. If you LEGAL NOTICE 08/04/2019 Kelli Fisher- issues (Leech Lake Judicial proceeding. If you fail to appear fail to appear, the Court may In the Matter of the Welfare of man, Petitioner, And Bonnie Code, title 2, Part II, Rule 5, for this hearing the Court may find you in default and enter an Leech Lake Band of the Children of: Zamora & Shane Kingbird Section C(5)) because you are a find you in default and enter an order. Ojibwe in Tribal Court Ann Harrison and Jerald Vos, Jr.,Respondents, party to this proceeding or you order against you. Parents are a person whose presence is LEGAL NOTICE In the Matter of the Welfare of Case No. FA-20-57 important to a determination the Children of: Danielle Dahl, Court File No. CP-16-19 concerning your child. Leech Lake Band of Gregory A. Lafrinere, and An- NOTICE Ojibwe in Tribal Court dre Anthony Flowers, Parents NOTICE YOU ARE HEREBY NOTI- LEGAL NOTICE

District III Elder Birthdays From the District III Office Russell Goggleye Vincent Lowry Robert Randall Rowa Sherer LeRoy, Toni & Kari Charles Hanson Andrea Lyons Walter Reese Linda TeJohn November Kerry Harper Darlene Monroe Winona Richardson Lana Tucker Rodney Allen Richard Cutbank Melanie Harper Cynthia Morris Jeffrey Riewer Kerri Wakefield Bonnie Beaulieu George Donnell Jimmie Harrison Peter Morris Mary Rober Carol White Sharon Bebeau-Cavitt Dean Elmberg Shari Headbird Terrence Morris Kathleen Roy Lyman White John Bedeau Anita Fahlstrom Peter Hunt Eugene Northbird James Samuelson Mary White William Bedeau Kenneth Fahlstrom Debra Jackson Suzanne Northbird Jeffrey Sande Timothy White Willis Burnette Donald Fairbanks, Sr. Kenneth Johnson Steven O’Brien Angela Sayers Robin Windom Evelyn Campbell John Fairbanks Marlene Johnson Clayton Oothoudt Sheryl Charwood Jerome Finn Karen Jones Ethelyn Peacock ALL ELDERS ARE ENTITLED TO $10 SLOT PLAY & $10 Janet Cloud Glen Fisher Connie Littlewolf Joseph Plumer MEAL COUPON THAT MUST BE USED WITHIN Eleanor Craven Mary Goggleye Roselyn Loeken Richard Raish THE BIRTHDAY MONTH. October 2020 | Debahjimon Binaakwii giizis • Falling Leaves Moon 11

Obituaries Continued Kelly was a very loving and smart woman 2020 Get out who enjoyed hosting family cookouts and holiday events. She was known at work for her smile and kindness to everyone. the Native Vote Kelly spent her free time living it up at the casinos and was a huge Minnesota Vikings fan. She enjoyed a nice cold Miller Light on Minnesota her porch while visiting with her family and friends when they stopped by or called. She will be missed by many. Your Native vote counts! Family that welcome Kelly to the spirit world are her father, John Harper; stepfa- ther, Sam Ardito; sisters, Evelyn and Theresa Harper; auntie, Janice Tanner and cousins, Important Dates Tish, Ronny and Evelyn. September 18 – Mailing absentee ballots to voters who requested them. Request mail in ballots online at mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us She leaves behind her children, Alexander October 15 – Registering to vote closes, but reopens on Election Day Braman, John Harper and Maya (Josh) November 3 – Election Day and last day to mail or drop your ballot off at your county office. Braman all of Walker; mother, Marcella Your ballot must be postmarked by November 3 to be counted. Ardito of Walker; brother, Kerry Harper; sis- November 10 – Your mail in ballot must be received in the County Office by November 10. ters, Michelle (Dan) Manos, Kim Libby and Sammie (Eduardo) Rivera, several nieces, Voting Rules nephews, other relatives and many friends. • You may register to vote online at the Secretary of State’s website (mnvotes.sos.state. mn.us) until October 15, 2020 with a MN Driver’s License and an email address or the A wake for Kelly will begin at 4:00 p.m., last four digits of your social security number. You may also register on Election day Sunday, September 13th and continue at your county office or voting precinct with a MN Driver’s License and you will need until her 11:00 a.m. traditional services on Shirley, Dora and two infant sisters; broth- to bring a current utility bill that has your current address (electric, phone, gas, water, Tuesday, September 15th all to be held at ers, Charlie, Peter, Frank, Fred, Robert and cell phone, etc.). the Onigum Community Center in Onigum, Jacob; grandma Mary and many other rela- • Anyone may request an absentee ballot at Secretary of State’s website beginning MN. Ron Winters will be her Spiritual tives. September 18 to November 2nd and you can track your ballot. You do not need to Advisor. Pallbearers for Kelly will be Alex provide a reason for absentee voting. Any legal voter may request an absentee/mail Braman, John Harper, Levi, Losh, Antonio He leaves behind his son, John (Lori) Raisch in ballot. Your mail in ballot must be post marked by November 3rd and received by Manos, Bryce Harper and William Tanner. III of Cass Lake; daughter, Toni (Wayne) November 10th to be counted. Her honorary pallbearers will be her chil- Brunette of Mahnomen; brother, Richard • Mail in your ballot or take it to your county office before 3:00 p.m. on Election Day dren. At Kelly’s request, her cremated Raisch; grandchildren, Bonnie, Adam Sr., • Election Day (November 3) most polling places are open 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Please remains will be cherished by her family. Kenneth, Jenna, Bethany and Jillian; special call your county office to find out when your polling places is open. grandson, Tristen Robert Staples; great • If you have registered at least 21 days before Election Day (October 15) you do not Kelly’s care has been entrusted to Northern grandchildren, Blaze, Benjamin, Anissa, have to bring another form of ID to the polling site or county office. Peace Funeral Home of Walker, MN. Online Adam Jr., Alissa, RuthAnn, Kaden, Adrik, • For any questions you may visit the Secretary of State Website at www.sos.state.mn.us condolences for the family may be left at Jalen, Vayda and Kashton; numerous nieces, www.northernpeace.com nephews, other family and friends. You may call your local Native Vote Alliance of Minnesota, Contact: Eva Wilson 218-252-3373 An overnight wake for Joey will begin at 1:00 Sally Fineday 218-368-1766 John “Joey” Raisch p.m. on Wednesday, August 26th and con- Veronica Smith 218-428-6918 John “Joey” Joseph Raisch, Jr., age 78, of Cass tinue until his 1:00 p.m. traditional service Lake, Minnesota journeyed to the spiritual on Thursday, August 27th all to be held at world on Friday, August 21st, 2020 from the the Mission Community Center in Cass Cass Lake IHS Hospital in Cass Lake, MN. Lake, MN. Pallbearers for Joey are Joe Subscribe to Debahjimon Burris, Chuck Raisch, Billy Masten, Michael This is a FREE subscription Joey was born at home in rural Cass Lake Masten, Jr., Brandon Masten, Sr. and Clem (Oakpoint), MN on July 8th, 1942 to Agnes May. His honorary pallbearers are Robert Name:______(Reed) and John Raisch, Sr. He was first Headbird, Jr., Bobby Headbird, Richard speaker of Ojibwe and was fluent in it all his Schulman, Shannon Northbird, Darrell life. Joey drove truck for many years which Borth, Louis Fox, Sr., Kent Beaulieu, Don Address:______took him to all the lower 48 states. He also Wind and James Littlewolf. Interment will drove logging truck and was a shuttle driver be in the Prince of Peace Cemetery at Cass City:______State:______Zip:______for Cedar Lake Casino. Joey even drove to Lake, MN following his Thursday service. Check one: Alaska. He liked to go to the casino, visiting The family requests that everyone please Mail to: with his friends, ricing, cruising around and wear a mask. New Subscription Debahjimon playing music on his guitar. Joey was always Moved / New Address: willing to help others whenever he could. Joey’s care has been entrusted to Northern 190 Sailstar Dr. Include previous zip code ______Peace Funeral Home of Walker, MN. Online Cass Lake, MN 56633 Family that welcome Joey to the spirit world condolences for the family may be left at Remove From Mailing List are his parents, Agnes and John; sisters, www.northernpeace.com 12 Binaakwii giizis • Falling Leaves Moon October 2020 | Debahjimon

Chairman Jackson gave introductory remarks to kick off the event.

Speakers and Candidates pose for a quick group shot following the event. DFL Early Vote Engagement Event Takes Place in Cass Lake Local Candidates in upcoming Election speak to attendees in Cass Lake, MN October 16 DIII Rep. LeRoy Fairbanks was among the speakers and introduced the candidates. CASS LAKE – “We Lieutenant Governor have a friend and have an advocate in the need both, we need Flanagan, who spoke White House instead of a foil at every single people who are going following local candi- turn,” she added. to change the system dates, used her time from the inside out to endorse Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Chairman Faron and people who want Democratic presi- Jackson and District III Representative to burn it down.” dential nominee Joe LeRoy Fairbanks also spoke to the crowd and Biden. Citing him as echoed many of Lt. Governor Flanagans Is a phrase the late someone who will be remarks, acknowledging that when Natives Marvin Manypenny able to improve tribal get involved in government and vote--things once told Lieutenant relations with the can change. Governor Peggy federal government, Flangan before her as well as understand “I think I’d be in the same circle as Lieutenant run for office, and and respect tribal Governor's father in wanting to burn the one that stayed on sovereignty and trea- system down because the systems can be the forefront of the ty rights, if elected. frustrating and they can just piss you off, and elected leaders mind that’s how you feel sometimes about wanting during a Native “I don’t need to tell to burn the house down.” American voter you about what the engagement event. stakes are with this “...But at the same time it’s not too often presidential race. The we’ve had natives reach the level of office The event held, Friday October 16 outside last four years for everybody -- but for we’ve had within the last few years,” said of the District III Housing office, played Native folks in particular -- have been Staples-Fairbanks who went on to list the host to not only RTC Tribal leaders, but incredibly difficult under the leadership of changes and benefits of this turn of involve- Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, DFL Donald Trump, or the lack of leadership ment has had on Indian Country. Party elected officials, local candidates from Donald Trump,” Flanagan said. seeking election and community voters. All If you are not yet registered, Minnesota who stressed the importance of voting this “We’ve done what we can to partner with offers same day registration at your local year and why the Native vote matters more tribes here in Minnesota -- the Governor polling office. Please contact your local elec- than one would think. and I -- but boy, it would be really helpful to tion office for more information. October 2020 | Debahjimon Binaakwii giizis • Falling Leaves Moon 13 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise Across Minnesota with Increased Testing

MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota’s One major update occurring will COVID-19 numbers continue to be the start of the winter k-12 show cases surging at a high level, sports which previously were with nearly 1,000 new cases con- believed to be off the table due firmed on Monday, October 5. to the pandemic. The Minnesota State High School League Monday’s spark in cases is the 5th (MSHSL) has approved the sea- consecutive day of newly con- son with changes for 30% less firmed cases near or above 1,000. regular season games and meets, The recent elevated numbers of and a delayed start. Under the newly confirmed cases have been current COVID-19 guidelines set largely driven by high testing vol- by the state’s health department, umes with young adults in their no spectators will be allowed at 20’s making up the highest bracket indoor events in school facilities. of confirmed cases. A limit of 250 fans will be allowed at outdoor facilities. The Minnesota Department of Further guidelines can be expect- Health says the state’s total number ed in November. of confirmed coronavirus cases is now at 105,740. Of them, nearly If you are experiencing symptoms 95,614 no longer require isolation. or have been exposed, please call the Cass Lake IHS COVID hot- The state’s death toll is now at 2,087 line at 335-3426 or 335-3427 with 1,488 of those deaths involv- Monday through Friday 8:00 am ing cases in long-term care (LTC) to 4:30 pm. facilities. Health officials say Indigenous Peoples Day 2020 approximately 1,502,736 If you are experiencing shortness October 12 is Indigenous Peoples day in Minnesota. Minnesotans have been tested for of breath, please contact the the virus so far including 1,640 on Emergency Department at 335- Photos and Article by Kayla Duoos the reservation. 3327 or dial 911. MINNESOTA – The holiday Savannas Act and Not Invisible Act Pass which replaces Columbus day in the state of Minnesota, and various Congress, Address MMIW Crisis Across U.S. cities throughout the state is meant to focus on how Indigineous com- WASHINGTON – Congress has Federal Government to step up its munities have persevered despite passed two bills aimed at address- responses to Indigenous missing history. This year marks the fifth ing the missing, murdered person cases. anniversary of the official holiday Indigenous women crisis in recognition for the city of Bemidji Indian Country. Both bills are one of many initia- and the state. tives we have seen come to fruition On Monday, September 21 within the last few years since the The official change to replace “Savannas Act” finally saw the MMIW movement has gained Christopher Columbus day with house floor after years of delays and public traction. There currently are one honoring indigenous people now is headed to President Trumps MMIW task forces in states across in Bemidji came about in 2016. desk to be signed into law. Savannas the country, including Minnesota The change was made through a act named after Savanna and a Federal task force sponsored grassroots effort by Bemidji State LaFontaine-Greywind, an by President Trump. While they Professor Vivian Delagado and Indigenous woman who was are notable steps forward, Senator students in a previous Indigenous abducted and killed in North Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), who treaty and law course who Dakota in 2017, seeks to boost sponsored both the not invisible act brought their pitch to city council. coordination and data collection and Savannas act after its senate The state of Minnesota signed This year's local celebration was between Tribal, Local, State, and loss in 2018, said the passing of their proclamation replacing held outside of Paul and Babe in Federal law enforcement. Savannas bill is only the beginning Christopher Columbus day that Bemidji and was sponsored by of the work needed to be done. same year. Governor Tim Walz which was first proposed in 1977 Rock the Vote Native Style and 7th The bill also requires federal agen- has renewed former Governor at the United Nations-sponsored Generation. The outdoor event cies to seek out Tribal input on “The issue of Missing or Murdered Dayton's proclamation since being International Conference on kept social distancing guidelines how to enhance safety precautions Indigenous Women has been a cri- elected. Discrimination Against Indigenous and PPE measures in mind. Local for Tribal Members, and follow sis for such a painfully long time... Populations in the Americas is drum groups performed, and specific guidelines when handling We are now not just making head- The history of Indigenous Peoples currently only officially recog- Native candidates spoke on the these cases. Also moving forward way, we are taking the necessary Day is a long one with an uphill nized by five other states outside importance of voting in the is the “Not Invisible Act” a bi- steps to make real, lasting change,” battle still continuing. The day of Minnesota. upcoming election. partisan bill that requires the said Murkowski. 14 Binaakwii giizis • Falling Leaves Moon October 2020 | Debahjimon Honoring & Bug−O−Nay−Ge−Shig School NEWS Celebrating Our Elders October Birthdays

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October 2020 | Debahjimon Binaakwii giizis • Falling Leaves Moon 15 Leech Lake Twin Cities Office Tribal Identification Cards Tribal Enrollment will be on-site the following days to provide Tribal ID's for Band Members. October 26th & October 27th LLTCO 2438 27th Ave. S. 10AM - 6PM To receive a card the applicant must provide one of the following: • Minnesota Identification Card • Valid Driver's License • Social Security Card CASSLAKEBENA • Certified Birth Certificate SCHOOLBOARD • Name Change - Bring Documents of Proof ELECTIONS 2020 The cards will be valid for four (4) years after date of issue. ONE TIME ONLY-FEES WAIVED Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Tribal Identification Cards Vote Rebecca Tribal Enrollment will be on-site the following days to provide Tribal ID's for Band Members. October 29th, October 30th & "Becky" Graves! November 2nd Cedar Lakes Event Center Choose her to be Cass 6268 Upper Cass Frontage Rd NW Lake-Bena next School Board Member. 10AM - 12:30PM 1PM - 6PM To receive a card the applicant must SHE STANDS FOR EDUCATION, provide one of the following: • Minnesota Identification Card COMMUNITY, AND STUDENTS • Valid Driver's License • Social Security Card • Certified Birth Certificate LEARNMOREABOUTHER : • Name Change - Bring Documents of Proof ELECTREBECCA " BECKY " The cards will be valid for four (4) years GRAVESONFACEBOOK after date of issue. ONE TIME ONLY-FEES WAIVED Editor's Note: This is a Paid Advertisement DEBAHJIMON Newspaper of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe October 2020 | Vol. XXXVII No. 4