February 2008 Nah gah chi wa nong (Far end of the Great Lake – Fond du Lac Reservation) Di bah ji mowin nan (Narrating of Story)

In January FDL Wildlife Biologist Mike Schrage participated in a helicop- 1720 BIG LAKE RD. ter moose survey across selected areas of northern Minnesota. Most of the Presort Std CLOQUET, MN 55720 photographs were from the air but here we see a photo of an adult female U.S. Postage with her calf taken near Highway 53 just north of Canyon in St. Louis CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Paid County. Mike estimates that he was about 30 yards from the moose. (See Permit #155 story on page 3) Cloquet, MN 55720 In this issue: Recall petition...... 2 Moose survey...... 3 Overcoming addiction...... 4 Taming tantrums...... 6 Higher ed study...... 8 RBC thoughts...... 11 Community news...... 12 Page 2 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | February 2008 February 2008 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 3 Housing conflict, rumors fuel build-up to recall petition

By Deborah Locke she became incapacitated, and did The process ment to the charges, Diver said the not notify the Housing Division that The petition process offered its allegations were “broad and provide he story of a petition that was her rental amount should have been own lessons. Townsend acted as no specific examples of how I may dismissed at a January hear- reduced. For two years her rent con- hearing officer -- the decision mak- have been derelict or malfeasant…at Ting is a story with tentacles tinued to accrue at the former rate; ing body was the RBC. Townsend, an no time during my term have I acted that reach in several directions at eventually, the Housing Division pro- arbitrator and judge for 25 years, has in violation of the Minnesota Chip- the Fond du Lac Reservation. The ceeded with an eviction notice. The overseen many hearings. She said in pewa Tribe Constitution…” petition charged Chairwoman Karen woman complained to the RBC. a telephone interview from Oregon She said that her management Diver with malfeasance, dereliction That led the RBC to pass an that she had never presided over a style includes the entire council in of duty and non-compliance with amended rule that allows incapaci- recall petition hearing. They’re very important decisions, adding that constitutional/bylaw provisions. tated Band Members to be retroac- rare. policy and personnel actions taken to The matter got its start following tively recertified at a more appropri- Townsend said that a petition has date had the “complete agreement of shakeups in the FDL housing depart- ate rate. The woman’s arrears were to stand on its own, complete with all five members of the Reservation ment last summer. Dissatisfaction reduced but not eliminated. attached documentation supporting Business Committee.” She acknowl- with that outcome inspired some In the eyes of some Band Mem- the charges. The hearing was not the edged that the hearing would not Band Members to gather petition bers, however, the woman was place for further arguments for or end the misinformation and animos- signatures in an effort to oust Diver. unfairly enriched. At an open meet- against the allegations. The petition ity spreading at FDL. This story will examine a few rea- ing at the Tribal Center last summer, alleged serious charges, but no proof Townsend said that petitions sons for that dissatisfaction originat- RBC Secretary Treasurer Ferdinand was attached. should be reserved for serious mal- ing with the reservation’s housing Martineau said that the remedy used Article X of the Minnesota Chip- feasance, rather than for unpopular shortage. Additionally, it will explain for that particular case would apply pewa Tribe Constitution states that decisions. aspects of the petition process. to any Band Member who came the RBC can remove a member by “As a practical matter, the process First, know that the use of peti- forward with similar circumstances. a two-thirds vote for very serious is very stressful for members of the tions to remove Reservation Business Those circumstances would be the infractions. (Examples could be theft RBC whether they are the subject Committee members is not new at inability to notify housing authorities or the destruction of property.) of the petition or not,” she said. Fond du Lac. However, this was the about a recertification. Band members are free to allege “Ultimately this takes time from the first time that the process went as A rumor began that the amount charges against an elected official things they would otherwise do.” far as the hearing presided over by “forgiven” was $18,000. At about the through a petition containing signa- She said that the people who FDL Band Member Suzanne Ojibway same time, rumors began that Karen tures from 20 percent of the resident attended the hearing had strong Townsend. Diver made unilateral decisions eligible voters. The RBC then notifies feelings both ways, but conducted without the input or knowledge of the accused of the charges, and sets themselves very well. Origins her fellow RBC members. a hearing date. At that hearing, the “They may have had other expec- The current wave of anger may Due to the shortage of homes, “accused shall be given opportunity tations when they arrived and heard have its roots in actions taken last housing is a long-standing lightening to call witnesses and present evi- the purpose for the hearing and summer concerning a housing rod at Fond du Lac. Consequently, dence in his behalf.” what they would be allowed and not matter. A Band Member who was lines were drawn in the sand, fueled About 200 people attended the allowed to do,” she said. Ultimately, employed at the Black Bear Casino by the “$18,000 gift.” Before long the January hearing that was open to however, she said that those in atten- paid a set amount of rent based on 244-signature petition was presented Band Members only. In her state dance were respectful of the process. her income. She lost her job, said to the RBC.

The mission of this publication is our intention to be a vehicle of divi- Nah gah chi wa nong to provide the Anishinaabeg com- siveness. To that end, we do not pub- munity of the Fond du Lac Band of lish editorials, opinion pieces or letters Di bah ji mowin nan Lake Superior Chippewa, Fond du Lac to the editor. There is an abundance of Translation: Far End of the Great Lake – Fond du Lac Reservation; Narrating of Story Reservation, with news and information opportunity for the publishing, airing TABLE of CONTENTS Area briefs...... 13 that will be of help to them in their and dissemination of material of per- Recall petition...... 2 News briefs...... 14 everyday lives. In addition, our goal sonal opinion in other communication Moose survey...... 3 Etc...... 15 will be to highlight many of the hon- vehicles available throughout the area, Overcoming addiction ...... 4 Calendar...... 16 ors, accolades, accomplishments and region and state. Senior legal line...... 5 Published monthly by the Fond du Parenting page...... 6-7 Lac Reservation Business Committee. awards that are earned by community Our mission is to provide for Fond Neuter commuter visit ...... 7 Subscriptions are free for Fond du Lac Band members but are mostly overlooked by du Lac Anishinaabeg a publication that Higher ed study...... 8 Members. To inform us of a change of the mass mainstream media. will not dismiss their culture, heritage, Dr. Arne...... 9 address, write to Fond du Lac News, Tribal It is our hope that through greater hopes and dreams. We are striving to Casino construction...... 10 Center, 1720 Big Lake Rd., Cloquet, Minn. information about the activities of make this newspaper fill that role. TV broadcast change...... 10 55720 Editor: Deborah Locke our people, this publication can be an Member of the Native American RBC thoughts...... 11 ([email protected]) Community news...... 12 instrument of true community. It is not Journalists Association Page 2 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | February 2008 February 2008 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 3

The photo of the bull moose was taken near the crossroads Housing conflict, rumors of Skibo located in the east central area of St. Louis County. The wolf pictured below was photographed as it ran fuel build-up to recall petition on the Poplar River just north of the Lutsen Ski Resort.

Counting moose Survey shows an average of 10 moose per 13-square mile plot

By Mike Schrage is conducted under federal Visual of antler drop. In St. Louis and Lake peared to be up this year based on FDL Wildlife Biologist Flight Rules, which require a mini- Counties, most of the bulls have what was seen from the air. A large mum 1000-foot cloud ceiling and dropped their antlers by mid-Janu- number of wolves were traveling or rews from Fond du Lac, the three miles of visibility. An onboard ary. In Cook County, most of the bull napping on lake and river ice. Only 1854 Treaty Authority and GPS unit allows the pilot to navi- moose still have their antlers at the one or two wolves with mange were Cthe Minnesota DNR spent the gate from the airport to the plot and time we’re flying. Most moose are seen. In addition to wolf sightings, first three weeks of January count- stay on course while flying the plot in small groups or by themselves in a large number of carcasses were ing moose across parts of St. Louis, transects. Observers are positioned winter. observed where the wolves had Lake and Cook Counties in the 1854 to the pilot’s left and right to spot This year an average of 10 moose trapped and killed deer on the ice. Ceded Territory. Although the final for moose. The pilot’s main job is to were seen on each 13-square mile The signature dot dash dot dash of survey results still have to be run stay alert for cell towers, transmis- survey plot, but that ranged any- otter tracks through the snow were through computer models and aver- sion lines and the odd super canopy where from zero to 37 moose common as was an abundance of aged across the entire moose range, white pine. depending on the individual plot. slush on most of the lakes. Unlike some initial results and impressions When a moose is spotted, the Some of the zero’s were in plots the last couple of years, snow depths can be drawn. helicopter circles and drops lower for along the North Shore or the west- were good this year helping us to Forty 13-square mile plots were a closer look. The number, age and ern fringe of the moose range where spot animals and tracks and cover- randomly selected for surveying this gender of the moose is tallied. Moose low numbers could be expected. The ing up the background clutter of root year, which is about the same num- generally don’t like the whoppity- highest moose densities this year wads, stumps and big rocks. ber of plots surveyed every year. To whop noise of helicopter blades and were seen around Lima Mountain As of this writing, the final results survey the entire moose range would run from the sound. Calves run in north of Grand Marais, Tait Lake and of the moose survey are not yet be logistically and financially im- front of their mothers for protection. County Road 3 in Cook County and available. The raw numbers of adult practical. Instead, a selection of plots Sometimes a dominant old cow or the Wine Lake area of the Boundary and calf moose seen on survey plots is reviewed and the results from the a surly bull will shake their head or Waters. Better than expected num- need to be fed into the computer and survey plots are extrapolated to the lay back their ears at the helicopter. bers of moose, many with calves, crunched to account for the portions entire moose range. Usually different On rare occasions, one will even rear were seen in the Skibo area. The of moose range not flown. plots are drawn each year. like a horse and kick their front feet percentage of calves is difficult to I’m expecting final results sometime The helicopters used are Vietnam at the helicopter circling overhead. determine until all the survey data is in February and will report those in era Bell Jet Rangers. Each plot is By mid-January half or more of looked at. a future edition of the newspaper. flown back and forth along transect the bulls have dropped their antlers. Although the moose survey does lines at about 45 miles an hour and For some reason there seems to be not usually tally the number of Mike Schrage can be reached at an altitude of 300 feet. The survey an east/west difference in the timing wolves spotted, wolf numbers ap- [email protected] Page 4 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | February 2008 February 2008 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 5 The power of words On her path to sobriety, Beth Diver learned that honest communication with herself and others meant the difference between life and death

By Lance Howard help or the drug use would end my Then along came the bigger trag- Prevention and Intervention Special- life,” she said. Beth called a chemical edies in life, like the death of Beth’s ist, FDL Human Services Division dependency counselor at the Clinic mother, which increased the temp- who referred her to the women’s tation to escape through drugs and Interview by Victoria Durfee, Preven- treatment center Liberalis and its alcohol. tion and Intervention Specialist, FDL outpatient program. “It was really hard to believe in Human Services Division To keep herself in check, Beth myself,” she said. “But I knew I had asked for random drug testing while to do it.” It’s me that has to take care of she was there. “It was hard to deal myself,” said Beth Diver. “Oth- with your feelings without numbing Talking helps “ers can’t do it for you.” them,” she said. Counseling helped. Now when she feels the urge to Beth Diver knows all about taking She refused to take an anti-depres- start numbing herself to life, she care of herself, but she didn’t always sant. “Why put something into simply deals with the problem that’s know that. myself at a making her As a child, Beth witnessed a lot of time when She started taking care of want to find that alcohol use. Today, she works full- I was trying escape. “If I do time in maintenance at the Min No to clean up?” herself. Spirituality helped. feel that coming Aya Win Clinic and has been clean she said. One morning in Grand on, I deal with for 13 years. She started the problems, people, which she believes would Beth has fond memories of growing taking care Portage, Beth woke early, like if it’s a rela- benefit everyone in the Fond du Lac up on the Fond du Lac Reservation of herself. watched the sun rise and felt tionship prob- community. and attending softball games and Spiritual- a warm feeling come over her. lem, I sit down She has strong opinions on the idea barbeques. She loved spending time ity helped. and talk with of community – she thinks that the with her grandparents who lived in One morn- She knew then that there was a the person. Talk reservation should be one commu- Ball Club, Minnesota, near Cass Lake. ing in Grand loving higher power. about it.” nity, rather than divided into smaller During her childhood, Beth learned Portage, Beth Recognizing communities. If she could, she’d do traditional ways from her grandpar- woke early, That knowledge supported stressors helps away with the District system. ents, such as the processing of wild watched the the other steps that Beth took keep Beth on She would also like more educa- rice. She remembers dancing on her sun rise and on her road to recovery. She track, and re- tional programs that encourage kids grandfather’s rice, an activity her felt a warm minds her how to open up so they feel better about grandpa said was “fun.” Beth laughs feeling come learned to deal with her she was when themselves and learn about the old at that today. It was work. over her. She feelings and fears instead of she was using. ways. Why do Ojibwe people smudge But there were other kinds of get- knew then “I just remind themselves, or put out tobacco? How togethers throughout her growing- that there numbing them with drugs myself how I many kids know the answer to those up years. The down side to those? was a loving and alcohol. was, being so questions? Beth thinks every one of Alcohol was always present and higher power. low. I never them should know. overconsumed. That knowl- want to go that For the adults, Beth would like Beth started to drink alcohol edge supported the other steps that route again.” job training for better job opportuni- around the age of 12 and graduated Beth took on her road to recovery. Beth also believes in helping oth- ties including apprenticeships and to marijuana later. She drove her She learned to deal with her feelings ers avoid making her mistakes. She internships. Her future plans include friends around who were drinking. and fears instead of numbing them believes in calling the authorities on completing her B.A. in social work at As payment for driving them, they with drugs and alcohol, and to focus people who abuse drugs and alcohol the College of St. Scholastica. gave her marijuana. Beth then moved more on herself. so they can get clean. She ended a Today the most important thing in on to cocaine, numbing herself from One important factor that helped friendship by notifying the police her life is that she sobered up, and life to escape her problems. The irony Beth with her recovery was just sim- that a friend of hers was drinking now spends time with her grandchil- there is pretty obvious – her prob- ply talking. and then got into a car to drive with dren and bonding with her daughter, lems mounted. “I’m able to talk about feelings a baby and a child as passengers. whose childhood she missed because now with different people, and I was Beth has no regrets when it comes to of her addictions. Hitting rock bottom not able to do that before. I kept ev- those situations, because she knows And it seems fitting that since talk- Beth’s methods for escape started erything bottled up,” she said. it’s for their own good. ing helps Beth, she one day becomes to make her feel helpless and sui- Nevertheless, the urge to go back To help ensure she never goes a storyteller and shares her life with cidal, and brought her to the lowest to old ways never dies, even after 13 down that road of addiction again, others. point in her life. She woke from a years of sobriety, Beth said. That’s Beth meditates, does smudging, goes For now, Beth lives one day at weekend binge of coke use. While true especially when the many things to sweats, and of course, reaches a time, putting tobacco out every lying in bed, she felt her heart beat- that happen in life can make you out and talks to people. Spirituality morning and praying, enjoying her ing too fast. “I decided I had to get turn around and start using and is another big factor in her life, and family, and taking care of herself. drinking again. she surrounds herself with spiritual Page 4 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | February 2008 February 2008 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 5

Senior’s Legal Line Q&A Questions on identity theft and property tax refunds

Dear Senior’s Legal Line: provide a unique PIN number to you don’t know exactly how much I your claim. This is why it is impor- I worry about identity theft. I am within 10 days of the request. This would get from the refund but I cer- tant to obtain receipts when paying careful with my personal informa- freeze will remain in place until you tainly feel I deserve this form. What rent. tion. Are there ways I can be proac- request that the agencies remove it. can I do? Renter’s refund returns must be tive and take further steps to protect Once the freeze is in place, no one Lucy filed with the Minnesota Department my identity? will be able to obtain credit by use of Revenue by August 15 in the year Margaret of the credit reports, including you. Dear Lucy: following the rent paid. Returns Dear Margaret: In order for you to obtain credit, you Minnesota gives renters a property can be filed up to a year after the The "Minnesota ID Theft Freeze must use your PIN number and con- tax refund even though renters pay due date. For example, the return Law" is a new tool available to pro- tact the credit reporting agencies to rent, not property taxes. It is called deadline for rent paid in 2007 is tect you from identity theft. It allows "thaw" your credit reports. the "renter’s refund." The amount of August 15, 2009. After the deadline, you to limit access to your credit It is advisable to plan ahead, as the refund depends on your house- you cannot claim the refund. Thus, report by requesting a credit report this may take up to three business hold income and the amount of rent you still have time to claim the freeze from the consumer reporting days. If you know the specific com- paid. According to the Minnesota 2006 refund (do so by August 15, agencies. pany that you wish to obtain credit Department of Revenue, 19 percent 2008) and the 2007 refund (do so by This freeze stops identity thieves with, you can limit the thaw to just of the rent you paid during the year August 15, 2009). Unfortunately, you from obtaining your credit history, that creditor. You can also thaw your is deemed the portion of property tax cannot claim a refund for previous and prevents them from opening credit reports for a specific time paid. The maximum renter’s refund years as you missed those deadlines. new credit accounts in your name. It period, allowing you to apply for that you can receive now is $1,400. Further questions can be directed does not stop creditors from placing credit with multiple companies. After For seniors, the current maximum to the Minnesota Department of credit information on your reports. the specified time, your credit reports household income that you may Revenue at (651) 296-3781 or 800- As you may know, identity thieves will automatically re-freeze. have and be eligible for a renter’s 652-9094. You may want to advise can use a victim’s good credit his- Because you will have to contact refund is up to $72,260 with five or your landlord that it is the landlord’s tory in combination with the victim’s all three of the major credit reporting more dependents. Furthermore, a responsibility to provide the CRP on name and Social Security Number to agencies to request a credit freeze, renter must rent from an entity that or before February 1 the year fol- open new accounts including credit contact information is given below. pays property tax to claim a refund. lowing the year in which rent was cards, checking accounts, utility (You can request instructions from To claim your renter’s refund, paid. It can be the duty of either accounts, and taking out loans in each on how to request the credit you must file the CRP with the the owner or managing agent of the the victim’s name. This is known as freeze.) The agencies are: Minnesota Department of Revenue property. "new account fraud" and will impact (1) Experian Security Freeze, PO Box along with form M1RP. The CRP will Hopefully, your landlord will com- the victim when the thieves neglect 9554, Allen, TX 75013; telephone: list the amount of rent you paid and ply with the law. If your landlord to pay the credit back and the credi- (972) 390-4172. (2) Equifax Security the amount of property taxes your does not comply with state law in tors look to the victim for payment. Freeze, PO Box 105788, Atlanta, apartment covered. the future, you may use the Rent The ID Theft Freeze Law, effec- GA 30348. (3) TransUnion Security The landlord should supply the Paid Affidavit procedure for filing. tive Aug. 1, 2006, will stop this. Freeze, P.O. Box 6790, Fullerton, CA CRP no later than February 1 of the Anyone can request a freeze on a 92834; telephone: (888) 909-8872. year following the year in which rent If you are 60 years of age or older credit report under this law. There was paid, according to Minnesota and live within the Minnesota is a small fee of $5 to each of the Dear Seniors Legal Line: Statutes §290A.19. If the landlord Arrowhead Region, you may con- consumer reporting agencies to get I sold my house and moved into fails to provide the required CRP by tact us with questions for legal the credit freeze. However, victims an apartment several years ago. I like February 15, or if there is a disagree- help by writing to: Senior Citizens’ of identity theft who can provide my apartment and the rent is reason- ment on the amount of rent paid, the Law Project, Legal Aid Service of a police report or case number able. However, I now realize that I Minnesota Department of Revenue Northeastern Minnesota, 302 Ordean documenting the theft to the con- should have been receiving a certifi- encourages you to contact their tax Bldg., Duluth, MN 55802. Please sumer reporting agencies will not be cate for rent paid form (CRP) each help line so that you can get a "Rent include a phone number and return required to pay the $5 fee. year. I contacted my landlord about Paid Affidavit" (RPA) from them. If address. The credit reporting agencies this and asked him to produce such you file the RPA to claim a renter’s must place the freeze on the reports forms for me but I am still concerned refund, you will have to provide within three days of the request and that he will not follow through. I receipts of the rent you paid to verify Page 6 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | February 2008 February 2008 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 7 Family Page

Taming tantrums

By Lucy Carlson remain. Let’s take a look at what temper tantrums are, and how to emper tantrums. We’ve all head them off. seen them. Just what is the Tforce that changes cherubs What causes tantrums? into monsters? The first thing to understand is Thankfully, the tantrums we have that tantrums are normal. often witnessed have been with • Toddlers need to release the someone else’s child. We can look frustration of being young and at that parent with empathy, grate- continually hindered in their at- ful that the sobbing, head-banging tempts to master skills. Think of mound of rage is theirs and not ours. the frustration of not being able to But, the tables do turn and sooner finish a puzzle, zip a jacket, or say or later it is your own two-year-old what you mean. who is screaming so loudly from the • Toddlers need to express their candy aisle of the grocery store that feelings. They don’t have a very she can be heard in the parking lot. large vocabulary yet. Tantrums What do speak louder than you do? Note when your child’s tan- words. If you • Toddlers do not have read trums happen -- nighttime, have much con- the book, before naps, before meals, etc. trol over their 1-2-3 Magic, lives or emo- you would Try to tell the cause, keeping tions. Tantrums look down frustration, hunger and fatigue are simply an at the un- in mind. Once you understand expression of happy little this. monster, the circumstances around your • Tantrums can be hold up child’s tantrum, make plans to caused by a tod- one finger dler's hunger, and say to eliminate them. boredom, over the child, Lucy Carlson stimulation, or “That’s 1.” exhaustion You would say it calmly and firmly. Your child would already know that How do we head them off? by the count of 3, “time out” or “rest Prevention! Note when your Illustration by FDL Band Member Karen Savage Blue. Karen teaches art at the time” would take place. This short child’s tantrums happen -- nighttime, Ojibwe School. calming down time can take place before naps, before meals, etc. Try anywhere. to tell the cause, keeping frustration, parents who are already tired! Instead, pick your battles thought- But, if you’re one of many parents hunger and fatigue in mind. Once • Try to match your toddler’s life fully. who rely on their own wits or their you understand the circumstances to his or her personality. Regular • Don’t over control. This can lead friend’s advice to handle parenting around your child’s tantrum, make meals, naps, and bedtimes often to rebellion. hurdles, you might bribe, yell, or plans to eliminate them. Try these help lessen tantrums. • Provide choices when possible. simply leave your half-full grocery suggestions: • Don’t let your toddler go for long cart where it is, put your child under • Encourage outlets for frustration, periods of time without food. Keep How do we handle tantrums? your arm, and walk out of the store. anger and other emotions. Splash- nutritious snacks handy. There is no miracle technique that Leaving the store at least leaves the ing in the tub, playing outside, • Diminish the need to say “no”. makes tantrums go away, but here’s embarrassment behind you, but of- and pounding on clay are safe and Don’t lay down the law – “because some suggestions. ten feelings of anger and frustration don’t take a lot of energy from children need to learn who’s boss.“ • Stay calm. It’s hard to do, but Page 6 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | February 2008 February 2008 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 7

eventually your child will mirror I can’t have what I want.” The same triggers that push a child After the tantrum your behavior as she or he learns • Try distraction. Get out a favorite over the edge can lead an adult When the tantrum’s over, let it be more self control. plaything and try to entice your down that same road. Here are a over. Your toddler didn’t do any- • Speak softly. A gentle tone of voice child to come play with you. few. thing wrong. Now deal with the says that you • If you’re Frustration (you’ve been working cause. Does your child need a nap are in control. When most people think of unable to on your checkbook for three hours or a snack? If you asked your child • Don’t try to stop a tan- and the balance is still off.) Anger to pick up his toys, which started reason or ar- tantrums, they think of two- trum, don’t (your spouse forgot to have the flat the tantrum, you might take care of gue with your year-olds. But “kids” of all worry. It tire fixed and now you have to drive the job together now. Then move child during probably to Minneapolis to your meeting with quickly to an enjoyable activity. a tantrum. ages throw tantrums. Even needs to no spare.) Many children appreciate being held A screaming adults. The same triggers that burn out on Even hunger or fatigue can cause after a tantrum as reassurance of child is be- push a child over the edge can its own ac- an adult to blow up. The differ- their parent's continuing love. yond reason. cord. It will ence between an adult and a child • Express em- lead an adult down that same taper off. encountering these circumstances Lucy Carlson is a Family Educator pathy. When road. is that adults have had more experi- with the Fond du Lac Head Start your child is Adult ence in controlling themselves, and Program. She will write regularly on carrying on Lucy Carlson tantrums lose their tempers with angry words parenting matters for this newspaper. about some- When most rather than flailing fists. Realizing Her email address is lucycarlson@ thing he can’t have say “I know it’s people think of tantrums, they think tantrums are a behavior we are all fdlrez.com hard when you don’t get what you of two-year-olds. But “kids” of all susceptible to helps put them into want. Sometimes I am angry when ages throw tantrums. Even adults. perspective.

‘Neuter Commuter’ visit provides neutering, vaccinations for FDL pets oo many dogs and cats in concentrated areas The Drop-In Center’s gym was divided into areas of the Fond du Lac Reservation eventually for pets in crates who awaited surgery, and those Tleads to bad feelings between neighbors, said who recovered. Volunteers hovered over and com- FDL Police Chief Wally Dupuis. forted the groggy dogs after the animals returned Dogs rummage through trash cans, bark exces- from surgery. sively and run loose. Some neighborhoods are The Neuter Commuter facility costs far less for simply overrun with too many pets. In 2007 the spays and neuters than a visit to a private practice FDL Law Enforcement Division brought almost 300 veterinarian, Collins said. The surgeries cost $35 animals from the Reservation to the animal shelter to $55 through the Commuter, whereas a visit to on Highway 33. One solution – how about fewer a vet is upwards of $100. The obvious benefit to dogs and cats? neutering is that the animal will not reproduce, but To that end, 28 reservation dogs and cats were behavioral benefits exist. A neutered male dog is vaccinated and neutered or spayed on the “Neuter more likely to stay home and becomes less aggres- Commuter,” parked outside the FDL Drop-In Center sive. on Dec. 13. It’s that aggression that often leads to neighbor Animal Allies of Duluth supplied the vehicle complaints, according to Wally Dupuis. Sometimes and veterinarians; Cloquet’s Friends of Animals a pet owner will simply lose interest in the animal organization supplied volunteers including a vet. and allow them to run wild. Unwanted, neglected Additionally, Friends of Animals coordinated the pets lead to barriers between neighbors and that event. The surgeries and vaccinations were free of leads to an increase in police calls, Dupuis said. charge to Band Members because Animal Allies “Too many pets affect the ability of people to get donated its surplus grant money for costs. along,” he said. The day’s activities for up to 30 animals costs Collins said that the impact of clinics will be felt about $2,000. The animal care was “hugely impor- down the road with fewer cases of disease in the tant” said Beth Collins, Friends of Animals presi- pet population, and a decrease in numbers of the dent. “Almost every animal we saw that day had pet population. never been to a vet,” she said. Dogs are especially vulnerable to the deadly and highly contagious In January, the Reservation Business Committee Danny Johnson, Friends of Animals Executive parvo virus, which is common at FDL. approved funding for four animal care clinics each Director, comforts a puppy following surgery at Also, most of the female dogs at the Drop-In year. The next clinic will be held starting at 7 a.m. the Drop-In Center in December. Center that day had already had at least one litter on Feb. 19. For more information on having your of puppies or were pregnant or in heat. The vac- pet vaccinated, neutered or spayed on that day, call cinations were for rabies, parvo virus, distemper the Friends of Animals at (218) 879-1655. and kennel cough. The pets were dewormed, had their nails and claws cut or trimmed, and their ears cleaned. Page 8 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | February 2008 More business education, more language and culture Band Members express higher ed needs (and lots more) via survey

By Deborah Locke Band Members reported that they percent thought that K-12 education four-year transfer course work, and would like to live on the reservation was significant; 59 percent thought for the opportunities for children to urvey results on higher educa- at some time in the future. that college education opportunities attend college. tion at Fond du Lac show a Fifty-four percent of respondents were important. The Fond du Lac Tribal and Com- Sstrong interest in a curriculum were married, 68 percent had no Computers are owned by 75 munity College is unique in the that advances business administra- children under the age of 18 living at percent of respondents; 68 percent country as it is operated by both the tion, building construction, natural home, and 35 percent earn $20,000 have dialed into the Internet and 51 FDL Band and the state university resources and nursing. Band Mem- or less per year. percent of those Internet users would system. The Indian student count bers also value and encourage Twenty percent have family in- be interested in on-line classes. submitted to the Bureau of Indian instruction on language and culture, comes of more than $75,000. One-fifth of the respondents at- Education for FDLTCC was 498 in and they cherish the environment tended at least one community event 2006-’07. An average of 55 students and family life. Education levels at the Fond du Lac Tribal and Com- from FDL attended the college in the That is the shortcut summary Forty-seven percent of the respon- munity College. years from 2003 to 2006. (Informa- from the “Fond du Lac Tribal College dents had attended at least some tion from the American Indian High 2007 Community Higher Education college or technical schools. Of that Cost, work schedule impediments Education Consortium AKIS/AIMS and Training Needs Survey Final Re- 47 percent, 40 percent said they wish Thirty-nine percent of respondents project.) port,” released by the Tribal College to continue their education at some said that cost was a major reasons Petite and Statzell were hired to Board of Directors in January. The point in the future. Reasons for at- for not finishing college; twenty-five pursue separate accreditation for the survey’s purpose was to give Reser- tending a college? Personal growth percent said that work schedules cre- Tribal College from the state univer- vation officials guidance in planning, (54 percent) and career advancement ated too many challenges. A quarter sity system. The survey is a step in said Dr. Patty Petite, Tribal College (50 percent). of the respondents had children in that process, designed to shed light President. Twelve percent had received B.A. grades K-12; of those, 28 percent about the education and training “The survey shows that an invest- degrees; four percent received M.A. hope their children attend college. needs of Band Members. ment in human capital is not a waste degrees. Two percent had a profes- Respondents also said that it’s – that it’s something to encourage sional degree or doctorate. critical to develop reading, writing, Importance of aspects of and prepare for,” Petite said. Eighty-six percent of respondents speaking and listening skills. They community life In September 2,000 surveys were said they are employed off the want computer skills, career skills Aspects of Life Essential Very Important mailed to a random sample of Band reservation. Most are occupied in and course work that can transfer to Environmental 59% 29% Members across the United States, the construction and nursing profes- a four-year school. Gaming 35% 32% and 586 surveys were included in the sions. Eighty-eight occupations were If asked to choose a vocational/ Recreational 42% 34% data analysis. FDL employees were reported. technical program, the respondents Social 57% 31% also surveyed; a story with those gave high marks to business admin- Housing 54% 28% results will appear in the next issue Culture matters istration, nursing, building construc- Cultural 49% 32% of this newspaper. Forty-eight percent of the respon- tion, and natural resource techni- Small Town vs. The survey was developed, dents had not participated in any cian. City Life 27% 38% tabulated and analyzed by Donna traditional Anishinaabe practice, but Forty-eight percent were uncertain Public Assistance 40% 35% Statzell, Vice President of Academic 70 percent reported that education about the adequacy of financial as- Cost of Living 46% 35% Affairs. Tribal and college officials in language and culture were very sistance available to Band Members. Health Care 67% 22% contributed to the survey design. important. Job Opportunities 58% 27% Of the respondents, 58 percent Almost 60 percent reported that Conclusions College Education were female, and 41.9 percent were the environment matters to them, as The study showed a clear ap- Opportunities 59% 27% male. Eighty-two percent of the did family and friends (57 percent). preciation for language and culture K-12 Education 66% 20% respondents lived off the reservation, Health care was essential for 67 education, for basic education skills, Other 5.3% 1% and 17 percent of the off-reservation percent of the respondents. Sixty-six for computer and career skills, for February 2008 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 9 An end to a life well lived, and a beginning

he was glad to see me and thanked he was hardly eating. He ended up pow wow represents a fallen warrior, me when I left. Irina and I talked staying there instead of going home. and only a veteran can pick it up at length while he slept. She’s from I went to visit him with my wife, Ivy, after a special ceremony. Russia, they fell in love when Ed was and our son. Ed answered “yes” to Eagle feathers are given for

on a visit there to promote U.S./Rus- one of my wife’s questions. He held achievement or courage. This was an sia relations. Irina didn’t speak Eng- her hand tightly for the entire visit. eagle feather given to me for becom- lish very well at the time and when He was very thin, most of his hair ing a doctor. That achievement was she was finally able to move to the was gone. When we drove away, my partially Dr. Haller’s. He had to have United States, Ed taught Irina English wife couldn’t stop crying in the car. courage to face what he was up by having her read aloud. I had an eagle feather presented to against at that moment. I explained They read “Alice in Wonderland” me after I became a doctor. Ivy sug- that in our respective journeys, my by Lewis Carroll. Ed could have gested we give it to Dr. Haller. I knew son was just beginning and Ed was taught English from a scientific jour- she was right. Now was the time to moving into a different part of his nal, since pass this journey. Even though he was leaving they were gift on. I us, he would remain as a larger part By Arne Vainio, M.D. both scien- wanted of the spirit that helps others. My son tists. Instead, to do this doesn’t know who will help him in r. Haller’s cancer took him they chose with as the future, but those people are out quickly. a children’s much there now. We don’t know who Ed D My wife, nine-year-old son book. I liked respect will help in the future. But he will. and I went to see him the day after I hearing that. as pos- We explained how to care for the heard of his cancer. This was about a The next sible and feather to Irina. She will honor that. week after he had first fallen. time I saw wanted to I went to see Dr. Haller the next He had a CT scan that showed a Ed in the honor our night and sat with him for a long brain tumor, but it wasn’t known at hospital, his traditions time. He didn’t respond at all. The the time exactly what it was. We sister had to properly. feather was at the head of his bed. went to his home to see him, his feed him and My I have never presented an eagle wife Irina and his daughter. Ed was it took him In this October photo, Arne Vainio visits with family has feather to anyone and do not take a very long close ties this lightly. This needed to be done, already unable to walk, but could Dr. Ed Haller shortly before Ed learned his talk at length. time to eat. with a and I felt it needed to be the feather diagnosis. We spent a long time with him that He was able traditional that was presented to me. I would day. I thought I knew him well, but I to talk with Ojibwe much rather have had Joe or a didn’t know he was an artist. Ed was me, but took a long time to gather couple who we very much respect. medicine man do this, but time was a brilliant man, but had other talents. his thoughts. Again, he thanked me I called Joe and asked if this would very short. I accept any criticism for His wood carvings were in an exhibit for coming to see him. be proper and how we should go this. At some point we will return the in the Tweed Museum of Art in Dulu- I saw him later in the week; by about it. I feasted the feather by feather to where it came from. Joe th in the 1970’s. The detail on them then, he was getting radiation treat- making food that my mother and explained what we would need to was amazing -- his trademark was to ments. That and the medicines he grandfather loved. I placed the food do. Hopefully he will help us with have some part of the woodcarving needed took a lot out of him and he on a piece of birch bark with some that. stand out from the background. was very tired. I stayed with him Asema (tobacco) and put it outside Ed died that night with Irina by his He played the violin. He was also for quite a while. He didn’t talk, but so my ancestors could eat with me. side. working on setting up a scale model didn’t want to let go of my hand. We saged the feather that night and Ed wrote Irina a letter and asked train that he had since he was a little That was OK as I didn’t want to let smudged ourselves before we went that she open it after he died. He boy. We had to help him walk into go of his. to the hospice house. wrote that “no one ever dies un- the room where it was set up. He The next time I saw him was early Irina was expecting us. We had less they are forgotten.” Many will had trouble getting the controls and the next week. He wouldn’t wake called her earlier. remember him. My family and I will switches to work properly and his up, and I let him sleep. My son sat with my wife next to never forget him. He is a part of our speech was slow at times, but he was I stayed in touch with Irina. She Ed. Irina stood at the head of the lives forever. as articulate and gentle as ever. He had pretty much stopped working to bed next to him. I wanted my son Edwin W. Haller, Ph.D. thanked us for coming by. stay with Ed as much as possible. to see how we respect the people 5/19/36 – 12/12/07 Ed was in the hospital the next Within the next few weeks he was who so selflessly teach and nurture week for his biopsy. The test showed in a hospice house for respite care. us. I talked to Ed and my son at the Dr. Arne Vainio, who practices that he had a “glioblastoma multi- This means that nurses and volun- same time. I explained how the eagle medicine at the FDL Min No Aya Win forme” brain tumor. This was not the teers will give the family some time is sacred to us, is an intermediary Clinic, writes about his experiences result hoped for as this can be a very to take care of other business. This between us and the spirit world and for this newspaper. He can be reached aggressive cancer. Ed was tired and was supposed to be for a few days can carry messages there. I’ve been at [email protected] slept for most of the visit, but said only, but his breathing worsened and told an eagle feather dropped at a Page 10 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | February 2008 February 2008 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 11

Shown are aerial photographs of the Black Bear Casino Hotel construction site from late November 2007 Casino complex nears completion he new Black Bear Casino visitors with lobby process that started five years ago Resort Hotel is scheduled to a variety of area. The and as a result, the site has been Topen for business on Feb. 11, entertain- hotel lob- transformed into a premiere destina- 2008. The new hotel will include 250 ment op- by has a tion resort complex. The Minneapolis rooms in a 12-story hotel tower with tions. water wall architectural firm of Walsh Bishop views of the surrounding area. The Ot- behind the and Associates was selected to The new hotel rooms will bring ter Creek registra- design the project, and Kraus An- the total rooms available for the Convention tion desk, derson Construction was selected as Black Bear property to 408. The $119 Center is and cliff- the general contractor. Local vendors million dollar construction project scheduled to style walls and suppliers were used as much as is approximately six weeks ahead of be com- surround possible. As many as 250 workers schedule and presently under bud- pleted by the new have been involved in every aspect get, said Dennis Olson, Fond du Lac early fall of hotel en- of the construction over the past 18 Construction Project Manager. 2008, and is tryway. months. Approximately 50 percent The new 84,000-square foot casino designed to Four wood of the work force was made up of is scheduled to open around mid- accommo- columns American Indian employees from the May, and will have over 2,000 slot date a variety of events from concerts rise to the 20-foot ceiling represent- Fond du Lac Reservation and other machines. The casino will have to conventions and car shows as well ing a forest canopy. LED lights atop Minnesota reservations. a high limit slot area, high limit as sporting events. the hotel tower represent the North- The total project is scheduled to be blackjack area, and a poker room. The overall design of the project re- ern Lights, and can be seen from completed in the fall of 2008, with The new casino will house an up- flects the natural beauty of Northern Interstate 35 for miles. the completion of site work, land- scale steak house, cabaret and other Minnesota, from its granite exterior Olson said the expansion project scaping and the partial remodeling of amenities geared toward providing to the natural wood finishes in the is the culmination of a planning the existing hotel. Television broadcast system changes dramatically in 2009 Band Members should know that or satellite broadcast and digital converter boxes. Every household in purchase. The boxes will cost from as of Feb. 17, 2009, television sta- televisions will not be affected. Con- the country is eligible for up to two $40 to $70 each. tions will broadcast in digital only, sumers may choose to buy a new coupons, worth $40 each, toward the For more information about the rather than through free over-the-air television set with the internal digital purchase of eligible digital-to-analo- converter box coupon program, visit broadcasting also known as analog tuner that allows them to continue log converter boxes. The coupons www.dtv2009.gov, or call (888) broadcasting. to watch free over-the-air program- are available now. 388-2009. The website answers basic That means those with non-digital ming. The coupons may be used for questions about the transition and television sets will need a converter TV viewers who do not receive eligible converter boxes sold at con- directs consumers to the nearest box in order to receive the digital cable or satellite broadcast can get sumer electronics retailers, and the retail outlet that sells the converter signal. Consumers who have cable coupons that reduce the cost of the coupons must be used at the time of boxes. Page 10 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | February 2008 February 2008 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 11

A few thoughts from RBC members

From Chairwoman Karen Diver grant from the Federal Home Loan staff has been asked to keep budgets With the recent petition that was Bank of Des Moines. The first grant at current levels. circulated on the reservation, and he January Reservation Busi- for operations , just under $25,000, On a different note, the consul- all of the issues regarding the Black ness Committee open meet- was also awarded and will be used tant that has been working with Bear financing, it seems that Band Ting was held in Minneapolis. for support services staff. This the reservation on our investment Members are paying closer attention There was a great turnout, and I project is making great progress, and policies and financial services has to the activities and decision-making would like to thank our Band Mem- truly puts Fond du Lac in a leader- given the RBC information regarding process of the RBC. This is good! bers from the southern part of the ship position in Indian Country for the potential investment of minors’ This is an important time for the state for attending. We were guess- developing this trust accounts. Right Reservation, and beyond the issues ing that it’s been about eight years model of housing now, all Band mem- that are personal in nature, the Band since a meeting was held in the Twin on reservations. bers under the age of faces larger and more long-term Cities. Regarding eighteen have their issues: financial stability, managing The members were interested in financial matters, per capita accounts growth, developing more efficient eligibility for the Twin Cities pharma- conversations are invested in bonds, operations, and constitutional is- cy, updates on the Nelson Act settle- continuing with and they receive sues, to name a few. When you have ment, opportunities for participation potential lenders statements regularly questions, please ask so that you in elders and other activities, and for the loan refi- about the amounts in can be informed and give us input establishment of a part-time Twin nancing. I expect their account. The to make decisions. We will keep Cities office. Members asked us to to have additional consultants have you informed, whether individually, return to the Twin Cities regularly. information to worked with other through open meetings, or through Now that the RBC is having open share next month. tribes to set up these the newspaper. meetings monthly, it will not take Management staff Karen Diver minor accounts so I can be reached at the office at away from Band Members on or near is also looking at that some is invested (218) 878-2612, or cell at the reservation when the RBC takes lease options for slot machines, so in stocks and bonds. Over the next (218) 590-4887, or email time to have meetings off-reserva- we do not have to have so much couple of months, the RBC will set [email protected]. tion. The RBC will also be having a cash up front. Other up-front costs up meetings to get input from the If I am not available when you call, meeting in Duluth in the near future. have been trimmed, and the plans community about whether or not please feel free to call my assistant, Good news on the development for opening are coming together at a this is an option that parents would Annette LaFave at 218 878-2613 or of the supportive housing project. more manageable level. Reservation like to see for their children. [email protected]. Fond du Lac was awarded a $440,000 budgets are nearly complete, and

From Ferdinand Martineau a.m. in the Tribal Center gymnasium. accounting department that will cies. We are continuing to work on I was quite surprised and pleased to increase efficiency. I know that most reorganization for our administrative appy New Year! It is always see such a large part of the commu- of you who did not receive your structure. One of our more impor- nice to begin a new year. nity show up to witness what was check on time last pay period may tant projects is the development of a HThe possibilities are end- going on. I was also pleased with not think so, but the software will Code of Ethics for the council. The less and the hope for a better year the support shown bring improvements. Code will become our promise to is here. By now I have broken all when the RBC dis- The application has you that we will continue to serve the usual resolutions to lose weight, missed all charges. closed for the hous- you in the ways that you have come quit smoking and be home on time. I have been work- ing director position to expect. I actually started smoking at two ing with the rest of and the screening The last thing I would like to talk minutes into the New Year. I was late the council on the should take place about is the passing of a good friend getting home on New Year’s Day. My financing package so by the end of this of mine, Dave DePoe. Dave was diet lasted about three weeks. Well, that we have a suc- month. The commu- a good father, a good son, a good there’s always next year. cessful grand open- nity services position worker, a good man, but most impor- As most of you know, there was a ing in July. There should be advertised tantly, he was a good friend. He was petition submitted in December to are several options soon. The human re- always there if you needed help or remove Chairwoman Karen Diver. out there and we sources department just wanted to talk. I will miss you, I was given the petition and asked are looking at all of is being consolidated my friend! to certify it. That was a new expe- them. I do not have Ferdinand Martineau with compliance to Again, I am always interested in rience for me. I had to verify the much to report on streamline the hiring hearing any new ideas, so please feel signatures, ages and addresses of all the package yet, but rest assured, we process. The supportive housing free to call me. My home number is who signed. After the verification will have a successful grand opening. project is more than half funded. (218)879-5074, Office (218)878-8158 was complete, the RBC convened During the last month there have Plans for the assisted living unit are or you can e-mail at a meeting and certified the petition been quite a few changes that being worked on. Grant applications [email protected] . and scheduled a hearing. The hear- are not apparent to you. We have have been submitted and we are ing took place on Jan. 7, 2008 at 9 implemented new software in the waiting to hear from funding agen- Page 12 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | February 2008

Community news These community pages are yours, Birthdays Ojibwe School Choir to do 2008, with her family by her side at the members of the Fond du Lac Happy Birthday to lobby performance at DECC St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth after a Band. We welcome family news. Qaiden Smith, who Members of the Ojibwe School short illness. Please send us information about will be three years old Anishinaabe Choir will perform in Gladys was born Aug. 23, 1911 to births, engagements, weddings, an- on February 10! We love the lobby of the Duluth Superior Albert Leo and Margaret (Lucius) niversaries and deaths. you! Symphony Orchestra Lollipop Con- Lord in Solon Springs. She married Also, we will include news of Mom, Dad, Heather, cert to be held at 3 p.m. on Feb. 10 in John Sampson on Sept. 4, 1939, in graduations (high school and post- Aaliyah and Qiana Duluth. The Choir will join others on St. Mary's Catholic Church in Solon high school) and military service. stage at the end of the concert to sing Springs. He preceded her in death Memorials to loved ones or notes of Happy 1st Birthday to “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” in 1982. They both lived in Solon appreciation are also welcomed. Isabella Tracy Pea- The “Weather Follies – Meterology Springs for 94.5 years. Please submit materials during the cock on February 17. Meets Music” themed concert will Gladys was a member of the St. first two weeks of the month. Infor- We love you so much. be held at the Duluth Entertainment Pius X Catholic Church in Solon mation may be sent by U.S. mail to Love from Grandma and Convention Center in downtown Springs and the Ladies Foresters, the editor, Deborah Locke, FDL News, Carol, Grandpa Mark, Duluth. and once served as president of the 1720 Big Lake Rd., Cloquet, Minn. Dale, and Auntie Tracy. Featured performers are Nell’s Golden Age Club and the Historical 55720, or by email to Angels, Sinfonia, and the Concert Society. Her hobbies were gardening, [email protected] Happy Birthday to our South Carolina Orchestra and Youth Symphony. crocheting afghans for family and The telephone number is (218)878- family, Kingslee Zacher, 2-9-07, and General admission for adults is $12; friends, reading, crossword puzzles, 2628. You may also drop off items Sarah Zacher, 2/21-86. children’s admission is $6. Tickets are music, playing cards, and most of at our office at the Cloquet Tribal Love from your Minnesota family available by calling (218) 733-7579. all, spending time with family and Center. Always include your daytime Special guests include several friends. phone number and name with any- Happy Birthday to Chic Smith on Duluth television meteorologists. The Survivors include a daughter, San- thing you submit. Materials will be Feb. 22, who was born in 1931. May Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior dra (Cecil) Zimmerman of Duluth; edited for clarity and length. you have many more years! Chippewa is the event sponsor. sons Neil, Gordon, John and Love from your family Albert Sampson of Solon Springs; Thank you notes Memorial two grandsons, Alan (Lee) Zimmer- The family of Richard “Dick” Happy Birthday to Shirley Bassett In memory of Norma Graves, man of Duluth, Nathan Sampson Diver would like to thank everyone on Feb. 24, who is ageless in every whose birthday was January 30. You of Superior; three granddaughters, for their kindness and support during other way. are loved and missed. Terry Stone of Solon Springs, Becky this difficult time. We appreciated the Love from your family From all of your family – broth- Haskins of Solon Springs, Audra cards, flowers and gifts from every- ers and sisters, nieces and nephews, (Rich) Sharpe of Superior; many one. A special thanks to Ferdinand Birth announcements aunties, uncles, cousins grandchildren, great-grandchildren, Martineau, who was a good friend of Welcome to the world and one great-great grandchild; Dick. Ferd offered help and support little Damion LaPrairie Obituary nieces and nephews. She was pre- to the family, and to Dick during his who was born on Oct. Gladys Louise (Lord) ceded in death by nine brothers and illness. Thanks also to St. Mary’s 10, 2007. You are the Sampson, "Women of four sisters. Hospital staff for taking such good sunshine of our lives. Many Moons," the oldest A funeral Mass was held on Jan. care of Dick, and to the ENP staff at With love from Grandma Dawn member of the Fond-du- 18. Gladys will be buried at the St. Fond du Lac for the meal. LaPrairie, Grandma Pam Siewert, Lac Band, 96, of Solon Pius X Catholic Cemetery in Solon We will always appreciate your Mom and Dad and your brothers and Springs, died Jan. 14, Springs. understanding and generosity. sisters The family of Dick Diver At left is the cover of a new cookbook Savannah DeFoe produced by FDL Elders. The cookbook Receipt of M.B.A. was born on Dec. 19, of traditional and contemporary Ojibwe Congratulations to Richard 2007. She weighed six food costs $10. Included are about 200 Barney Jr., on completion of your pounds, 11 ounces, and favorite family recipes including those M.B.A. (Master of Busi- was 18 inches in length. of Cecelia Robinson, Sawyer RBC rep- ness Administration) in Savannah is the daugh- resentative from 1968 - 1974. Many of marketing management the recipes are decades old and include ter of Jessica DeFoe. "Crock Pot Deer Meat," "Rabbit Pot and information manage- Pie" and "Blueberry Bannock." Sale ment from the University Wedding Anniversary proceeds will assist elders who want to of St. Thomas. Happy Anniversary to attend the National Indian Council on Richard graduated Terry and Shirley Bas- Aging conference in September 2008. with honors in December 2007 and is sett who were married The conference will be held in Tacoma, currently a Senior Search Marketing Feb. 16, 2002. May you Wash. Books are available on Wednes- Consultant for FindLaw.com (a divi- have many wonderful days from noon to 2 p.m. at the Tribal Center Elder Nutritional Program meet- sion of Thomson-West). Congratula- years together. ing room. To order by phone call Sharon tions on this accomplishment. We are Love from your family Shuck, (218) 728-5340 or Phyllis Stott, all proud of you. (218) 624-3332. To order by email, go to Love from your parents, Dixon & [email protected]. The cost is $10 Mickey, and your daughter, Alyssa. plus $3.50 for postage and handling. Page 12 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | February 2008 February 2008 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 13 Area News Briefs Wisconsin Ho-Chunk take early performance weaknesses. between cigarette tax increases and Red Lake Nation receives steps to increase bison The report pointed to some posi- improved health. $100,000 ANA language herd at annual round-up tive signs. Productivity is up, it’s preservation grant Members of Wisconsin’s Ho- anticipated that global consumers Many North Dakota/Minnesota In October, Red Lake Nation was Chunk Nation rounded up, weighed will buy Minnesota products, and Indians denied home loans awarded a language planning grant and vaccinated about 120 bison in the pattern of low inflation rates due to credit histories through the Administration for late December as part of an ongo- here will reach into the future. The A 2006 analysis of home loan Native Americans. The grant will ing effort to increase the number of story was reported in the Jan. 7 applications showed that lenders allow the Nation to create a Grant bison on tribal lands. The Ho-Chunk issue of Construction Bulletin. denied one out of every three appli- Coordinator position and exploratory are joined by 56 other tribes in 19 cations from American Indians in committee who will develop a five states who all have the same end in Wisconsin Potawatomi move clos- North Dakota, and one out of every year language plan for the Red Lake mind: to return bison to native land. er to adding pari-mutuel betting four in Minnesota. Band. “We believe that when the buf- at Milwaukee Bingo Casino The Forum newspaper exam- The committee will consist of falo come back, everything else will Forest County Potawatomi officials ined records of 34,373 home loan elders, youth and fluent Ojibwe come back,” said Richard Snake, who operate the Potawatomi Bingo applications made in North Dakota speakers. a herd manager for the Ho-Chunk Casino in Milwaukee expect to offer and 537,288 filed in Minnesota, In past years, Red Lake stepped Muscoda Bison Prairie 1 Ranch on pari-mutuel betting on horse and as reported with the federal Home up efforts to preserve and revital- the Wisconsin River in southwest dog races that take place at tracks Mortgage Disclosure Act. In 2006, ize the Ojibwe language. More and Wisconsin. throughout the United States. A 376 American Indians from North more tribal programs are becoming A top priority with the return of casino spokesman confirmed that Dakota were primary applicants for involved in Ojibwe language preser- the buffalo? To improve the diets of negotiations have been conducted home loans; financial institutions vation projects as a way to preserve American Indians who suffer dis- with out-of-state tracks to simulcast denied 126 of the applications. The and protect the state’s indigenous proportionately from heart disease their races and take bets on them. primary reason for denial was credit languages. and diabetes, each related to poor The Oneida casino at Green Bay and history. Records show that 67 appli- For more information, contact Bill food choices. Bison meat is lower in the Ho-Chunk casino near Baraboo, cants were not given a reason for the May, (218) 679-3224. fat and calories than beef, pork or Wis., already offer off-track betting. rejection of their loan application. chicken. The off-track betting could begin A spokesman for the Spirit Lake Wisconsin Indian Mounds The 642-acre Muscoda ranch start- this year which is also when the Housing Corp. on the Spirit Lake damaged by developer ed in 1997 with four animals. Today casino finishes its $240 million Reservation in east-central North Summit, Wis. – Wisconsin State the bison number closer to 400. The expansion. Dakota said that tribal members face officials have ordered Pabst Farms meat harvested is free of charge to Potawatomi simulcasting could the same obstacles with credit scores developers to repair and protect tribal elderly meal sites and to the present competition to the Dairyland and debt-to-income ratio as other American Indian burial mounds Ho-Chunk community for its cer- Greyhound Park in Kenosha. Seventy races. The story was reported in the near a large construction site located emonial programs. The story was percent of Dairyland’s annual handle Bismarck Tribune. west of Milwaukee. In January crews reported in the Milwaukee Journal – the total amount wagered – comes damaged the rare panther-shaped Sentinel. from bets placed on simulcast races. S.D. Governor says keep the burial sites. Fencing was constructed State legislators agreed to allow Bear Butte developers away around the three earth mounds Federal Reserve reports that the Potawatomi and other tribes South Dakota’s Gov. Mike Rounds damaged by crews that were cut- state will travel rough to offer off-track betting in 2003. wants to spend $1 million to keep ting brush. A vehicle caused deep financial road in 2008 Dairyland has applied to the U.S. developers from putting biker bars tire ruts to the 800 to 1,400-year-old Economists with the Federal Dept. of Interior for permission and other disruptive businesses on mounds. Reserve Band predict that to sell its facility to Wisconsin’s ranch land near the sacred Bear Two mounds are in the shape of Minnesota’s economy will drop off Menominee tribe, which would turn Butte Mountain on the northern panthers – one lies on its side and sharply in 2008 to an annual rate of it into a $800 million mega-casino edge of the Black Hills. The plan the other lies on its stomach. The less than one percent. The decrease complex. The story appeared in the was introduced in January. third mound is linear, about 75 feet means less revenues for schools, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Rounds proposes using state, long and 10 to 15 feet wide. The roads, health care and other services. federal and private money to buy a mounds are among the last known That prediction comes in Wisconsin introduces perpetual easement to prevent com- Indian burial mounds in Wisconsin. stark contrast to the state’s eco- additional $1 cigarette mercial/residential development. Wisconsin Historical Society offi- nomic record. In the past decade, tax per pack on January 1 However, Mead County cials will prepare a plan for repairing Minnesota’s job growth outpaced Wisconsin’s cigarette smokers Commissioners oppose the easement and preventing future damage to national averages; the Federal received an unwelcomed holiday that would block future landowners the mounds. The plan, to be imple- Reserve reports that the job growth surprise as of Jan. 1. An additional from considering other land uses. mented in spring, will fill in the ruts. will lag in all sectors in 2008. $1 tax increase was added to the For centuries Lakota and Deep-rooted prairie grasses will be The state suffered a housing price of a pack of cigarettes. That Cheyenne tribal members have planted. slump in 2007, in part because the brings to cost of a pack close to $5. climbed the mountain to hold cer- The 1500-acre Pabst Farms master construction industry makes up a Gov. Jim Doyle initially proposed emonies. Indians have tried to block plan community will contain busi- larger part of the state economy the excise tax as a way to reduced development of land around the ness, retail, recreational and resi- than it does nationally. The decline smoking among adults and teens butte for the addition of more tav- dential ammenities. The story was will be felt in areas like retail. which would save the state money erns and campgrounds which dis- reported in the Milwaukee Journal Manufacturing industries – once a in health care costs. The Centers rupt their ceremonial activities. Sentinel. stronghold in Minnesota – display for Disease Control shows a link Page 14 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | February 2008 Briefs Elders age 55 and over With the ever-rising costs of health To reserve a place in this class, call and tribal organizations since 1970. invited to register for care, we must take control of our Cindy Beaulieu at (218) 335-8582, In 2001, Vern received a lifetime 2008 NICOA conference health, so join this wonderful health Ext. 150, or contact her at achievement award from the state The National Indian Council on prevention program and feel great. [email protected]. Indian Education Association for Aging Conference will be held in Ta- Get your annual physical and mark his promotion of American Indian coma, Wash. from Sept. 5 – 9, 2008. your card. Please complete health Home loan applications activities. Fond du Lac Band Members who are cards and walk cards early. The El- for all homeowners He was raised at FDL and is the 55 years of age and older can register der Advocate office is located in the The Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Fi- oldest of five children. Vern is chair to attend. Tribal Center, 1720 Big Lake Road, nance Corporation will be at the FDL of the FDL Tribal College Board of NICOA has served as the leading Cloquet, Minn. 55720 Tribal Center from 8:30 a.m. to 2 Directors. He’s active throughout the aging organization for American p.m. on Feb. 20 to take applications community, serving in numerous Indian and Alaska Native Elders for Mille Lacs Netting, 2008 for the MCT Home Loan Program. service boards and organization. over 30 years. The organization’s Beginning this year, the Fond The loan program is not limited to Vern has a B.S. degree from the mission is to improve the health and du Lac Reservation walleye quota first-time homeowners. All may University of Minnesota – Duluth social services for American Indian increased to 20,000 pounds. That apply. (1972) where he served as a charter and Alaska Native Elders - and work amount is significantly greater than Appointments are required. To member and first treasurer of the daily to achieve it. quotas from the previous ten years. make an appointment or if you have Anishinabe Student Organization. If you wish to attend this working Accordingly, the FDL Resource questions, call Brenda at conference or if you need informa- Management Division may allow (218) 335-8582. Carseat and booster seat tion about it, call Velvet Linden at an individual Band Member to set classes held in Feb. & March (218) 878-2603 or Debra Topping, multiple nets each night if there is Public Health Nursing Classes will be held at the Min Elder Advocate, (218) 878-8053. available allocation. As the short net- Clinics for Feb – May No Aya Win Clinic on carseat and ting season progresses, the number Clients of the Min No Aya Win booster seat use. Registration is re- Changes in eligibility for of nets allowed per person per night Clinic who attend the monthly foot quired. The seats are $22. Expectant June Wisdom Step conference will be adjusted, probably down- care sessions have the opportunity parents are asked to plan ahead one The following requirements must ward, so that FDL does not exceed to hear speakers address a variety of month prior to a due date to receive be met for those interested in attend- its 20,000-pound quota. subjects at the foot care clinic. The a carseat. ing the June 2008 Wisdom Step Con- Questions should be directed to clinics are held on the second Tues- The classes are held at the Clinic ference at Grand Casino and Hotel in the Resource Management Division, day of each month from 9 a.m. to 11 at 2 p.m. on Feb. 4, Feb. 21, March 3 Hinckley, Minn. (218) 878-8001. a.m. at the Clinic’s McKnight Room. and March 17. To register call (218) Participants need to bring updated On Feb. 12, Bonnie LaFramboise 878-3759. health information from their prima- Free sewing class offered and Kaysee Olson will talk about ry care physicians to Debra Topping, at ENP and Drop-In Center emergency preparedness. On March Wildland firefighters Elder Advocate, by April 16, 2008. A sewing class is held from 5 to 8 11, Debra Topping will talk about her needed for spring season The health cards from doctors will p.m. on Tuesdays at the FDL Tribal work as Elder Advocate. On April 8, The FDL Forestry Department is list the following information: blood Center Elder Nutrition Program Debra Johnson-Fuller will discuss seeking temporary wildland firefight- pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol meeting rooms. Some materials are colon cancer and ways to avoid it. ers for employment on an as-needed and weight. Make your doctor ap- provided, as well as snacks. The Finally, on May 13, Dr. Sue Miller basis. An informational session will pointment soon. class is open to people of all skill will address dental health. be held at 8:45 a.m. on Feb. 15, 2008 Also, participants must turn in a levels. Sewing classes are also held at the Resource Management Bldg. in “We Walk Many Together” card and at the FDL Drop-In Center on Univer- Vern Zacher retires from Cloquet the forestry garage. A physical fitness must have reached the minimum sity Road on Mondays and Thurs- School District test will be administered at the end Tier 1 level or 46,000 steps. That days from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vernon Zacher, who has logged of the informational session. amount may sound intimidating For more information, call 33 years of public service, retired The wage range is $10.84 to $11.92 but is attainable, since people walk (218) 878-7514. in January. He directed the Cloquet per hour. much further in an ordinary day Public School American Indian Edu- Most duties are related to pre- than they realize. Naturally, we en- Homebuyer education cation Program scribed burning, wildlife suppression courage each person to do more than class available for more than and fire preparedness. Candidates is required, as we want to extend our The Minnesota Chippewa Tribe six years. Vern must be able to walk three miles lives to get better and healthier. Finance Corporation requires first worked for within 45 minutes or less while car- There are incentives for the Health time homebuyers to complete a class 27 years for rying a 45-pound weight vest. Walk Program, so get out and walk. on homebuying. The next class will the Minnesota For more information, call Mary Those in wheelchairs or walkers can be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Department Fairbanks at (218) 878-8016. meet Tier 1 of your incentive plan. If on March 1, 2008 at the MCT Tribal of Education, you need more information on how Headquarters. The address is 15542 and has been Notice to all Fond du to count steps, contact Debra Top- State 371 N.W., Cass Lake, Minn. involved with Lac Band Members ping at (218) 878-8053. 56633. education Please keep your address and your Page 14 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | February 2008 February 2008 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 15 Briefs children’s addresses current so you the FDL Language Table from 5 to 7 for American Indian Resources in be served. receive future correspondence from p.m. on Thursdays through the end February and March. Space is limited The FDL Tribal Center class will FDL Enterprise Accounting. If you of May at the Cloquet Community to 37 people per class, and pre-regis- be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on and/or your children have changed Center, 1720 Big Lake Road. A pot tration is required. Feb. 2. The CAIR class will be held residences or plan to change resi- luck meal is shared: feel free to bring Scrapbooks preserve family his- from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 11. dences, contact Patti at (218) 878- your favorite dish. tory, improve memories, express The Sawyer Center class will be held 2674 or call toll free, (800) 365-1613, feelings and tell stories. A book from 5 to 8 p.m. on March 7. The Ext. 2674. Scrapbooking – a class on how to could be entirely devoted to a pow- Brookston Center class will be held capture and organize important wow, for example, or a vacation, a from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on March 19. Informal Ojibwe language memories year in review or a special person. Register with Jenn Hall at (218) lessons offered Thursdays A class on how to put together an Scrapbooks and tools will be 878-2146, or by email at jenniferh- Anyone who wishes to learn the attractive scrapbook that captures provided. Albums hold about 25 [email protected]. Ojibwe language or brush up on memories will be held at the district pictures. The classes are for people your language skills is invited to join community centers and the Center age 10 and above. A light meal will Free Family Law Clinic scheduled for Feb. 25 Few subjects cause as much grief to di- they can ask general questions only, without vorced parents as the subject of child custody revealing private details about a particular Etc. and child support. Since 2000, FDL Human case. Initially four clinics were held each year; Services in collaboration with Carlton County now two are held. has held free family law clinics to clarify On Jan. 1, 2007 Minnesota state law on changes in family law. child support changed so the income of both The next clinic will be held from 5:30 to parents is taken into consideration. Frequent phone call list 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 25 at the Min No Aya Win A first time trip to a courtroom is intimidat- Clinic on Trettel Lane, Cloquet. ing for just about everyone, said Rebecca Ahl- (218) Area Code The focus will be “Fathers and Families” strand, child support and collections supervi- although audience members can ask any sor for Carlton County. The law clinic gives Tribal Center Switchboard 879-4593 question concerning family law. In attendance audience members a chance to get answers to 1-800-365-1613 will be a panel of family law attorneys and a basic questions in a relaxed environment. Black Bear Casino 878-2327 magistrate. All are donating their time. The clinic will be held in the McKnight 1-888-771-0777 Topics to be discussed include custody is- Room – enter through the East Entrance, Door Black Bear Hotel 878-7400 sues, parenting time, child support, housing No. 5. Light snacks will be served. For more 1-800-553-0022 and alternative dispute resolution. information, call (218) 878-3725. Audience members will be reminded that Brookston Community Center 878-8033 CAIR 726-1370 FDL Propane 879-4869 2008 Summer Lunch Program Survey FDL Ojibwe School FDLTCC 879-0800 Food Distribution 878-7505 If your child participates in the Summer Lunch Program, please answer the questions below. Surveys must be returned by Feb. 13, 2008, or you can phone in your replies to Violet at (218) 878-8091. Head Start 878-8100 The mailing address is Fond Du Lac Ojibwe School, University Road, Cloquet, MN 55720. Housing 878-8050 Participants will be eligible for a drawing on Feb. 14. Human Resources 878-2653 Law Enforcement 878-8040 Family Name ______Mash-Ka-Wisen 879-6731 Street Address ______Minnesota Chippewa Tribe 1-218-335-8581 (admin.) City and Reservation District ______1-888-903-8582 (loans) The total number of children (birth to age 18) in my family is ______. Min-No-Aya-Win Clinic 879-1227 We are either enrolled or descendent Band Members (yes) (no) Last year my family ate summer lunch meals in (circle one) Cloquet Brookston Sawyer 1-888-888-6007 My family was transported on the school bus to summer lunch (yes) (no) Natural Resources 878-8001 If transportation was not provided, we would still attend summer lunch (yes) (no) Ojibwe School 878-7559 Would you use the FDL Transit System if busing as not available? (yes) (no) Planning Department 878-2642 I have access to transportation and could transport my family. (yes) (no) Sawyer Community Center 878-8185 Do your children attend summer recreation/prevention/intervention programs? (yes) (no) Cloquet Community Center 878-7510 Namebini Giizis (Sucker Moon) February Cloquet Community Center in black 218-878-7510 • Sawyer Community Center in blue 218-878-8185 • Brookston Community Center in red* 218-878-8033 • Ojibwe School in brown The information from the Brookston Community Center was not available for February because the activities budget for that month had not received RBC approval as of our publication deadline.

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Skiing 10-6 Holiday- WIC - MNAW 12-3PM Cooking Class Car Seat Class 2PM GED 6-9PM Youth Pool Tourney Volleyball Tourney Closed Sewing 5-8PM Tribal Center 5PM OJS girls basketball Skiing 5-8PM 1:00 PM 9AM Craft Night 4:30-6PM 3-5PM Early Release Community golf Community Golf 12-4PM 4-7PM

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Skiing 10-6 GED 6-9PM Skiing 5-8PM Craft Night 4:30-6PM OJS girls basketball GED 6-9PM Health Services Pool & Cribbage OJS girls basketball WIC - MNAW 12-3PM Community Golf 3-5PM (Dance Machine Con- Sawyer Center Tourney 12:00PM 3-5PM Sewing 5-8PM 4-7PM test 3:30) FDL Ojibwe School Community golf Cloquet Center 12-4PM (Drop In)

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Bonnie Wallace, FDL Band Santa visits with Jay Member and a Regent for Augs- Sadler, age one, at the burg College in Minneapolis, is annual Sawyer Youth shown here with Jane Fonda at Christmas Party and an Augsburg College Women's Dance held on Dec. 22 at Resource Center fundraising event the Sawyer Community in November. About 100 people Center. More than 100 attended. Earlier that day, Fonda people attended. A DJ spoke as part of a college convoca- provided entertainment; tion series on "My Life's Lessons some Christmas games About Sex and Gender." She has were played. Party-goers been a lifetime advocate for the enjoyed a meal of chicken environment, human rights and wings and strips, fries, the empowerment of women and cake, cookies and bever- girls. ages.