September 2012 NNaahhggaahhcchhiiwwaannoonngg (Far end of the Great Lake)

DDiibbProjectedaa Tribalhh Populationjjimim oowwiinnnnaann to the Year 2099 (Narrating of Story) Including Projected Birth and Death Rates 4500 Blood Quantum births bottoming out in 2023

3 2 4000 y = -5.5085x + 126.86x - 443.27x + 374.58 By Wayne Dupuis of the parents. For example, if you have R² = 0.9986 two parents enrolled in the MCT, one 3500 Projected Tribal Population he Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, trib- having a blood quantum of ½ degree and al executive committee, has taken the other with ¼ degree the child would to the Year 2099 steps toDeath begin per the year Constitutional be assigned ¼ from the parent with a ½

3000 T Including Projected Birth and Death Rates reform process. One of the biggest barri- degree and 1/8 from the parent with ¼ Presently Living 4500 ers to progress has been the membership degree. Thus, the child would be consid- 2500 Presently Living criteria, whichTotal is currently Births per yearbased solely on ered to have 3/8 degree blood quantum.

Population Number 3 2 blood quantum. This attribution of blood The blood quantum calculation is deter- 4000 y = -5.5085x + 126.86x - 443.27x + 374.58 2000 R² = 0.9986 quantum is requiredPoly. (Death to beper from year) a member mined by a law of diminishing returns. of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. It is The next generations will be attributed 3500 calculated by Poly.assigning (Presently one Living) half the blood one-half the blood quantum of their 1500 parents. Continued on page 2 DeathPoly. (Totalper year Births per year)

3000 y = 2.6399x2 - 2.0147x - 8.4364

1000 R² = 0.9657 Presently Living 2500 Presently LivingBirths per Year 500 Total Births per year Population Number

2000 y = -1.181x3 + 11.593x2 + 37.502x + 129.48 Poly. (Death per year) Deaths per Year 0 R² = 0.8362 1900-1909 1910-1919 1920-1929 1930-1939 1940-1949 1950-1959 1960-1969 1970-1979 1980-1989 1990-1999 2000-2008 2010-2019 2020-2029 2030-2039 2040-2049 2050-2059 2060-2069 2070-2079 2080-2089 2090-2099 Poly. (Presently Living) 1500 Poly. (Total Births per year) 2 1000 y = 2.6399x - 2.0147x - 8.4364 Data Source: R² = 0.9657 Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Births per Year 1720 BIG LAKE RD. 500 Presort Std CLOQUET, MN 55720 y = -1.181x3 + 11.593x2 + 37.502x + 129.48 U.S. Postage Deaths per Year CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED 0 R² = 0.8362 Paid In1900-1909 This1910-1919 1920-1929 1930-1939 Issue:1940-1949 1950-1959 1960-1969 1970-1979 1980-1989 1990-1999 2000-2008 2010-2019 2020-2029 2030-2039 2040-2049 2050-2059 2060-2069 2070-2079 2080-2089 2090-2099 Permit #155 Local News...... 2-3 Cloquet, MN 55720 RBC Thoughts ...... 4-5 Data Source: Minnesota Chippewa TribeEtc...... 6-8 Health News...... 7-9 Joseph Charette...... 10 Legal...... 11 13 Moons...... 12-13 Community News...... 14-15 Calendar ...... 16 Page 2 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | September 2012 Local news Continued from page 1 and death rates, rate of exogamous Attention all Minnesota Chippewa marriage, and the date of extinction The Bureau of Indian Affairs is easily calculated. This is not opin- Tribe (MCT) members imposed this law of diminishing ion. This is arithmetic. returns on the MCT through coercive Another part of this reform process he Minnesota Chip- survey – it is for informa- Your participation and ac- means in 1961. At that time there will include a survey that should be pewa Tribe (MCT) tion gathering purposes curate information are vital were no Presidential Executive or- coming in the next few months ask- T will be conducting only. to the validity and success ders for consultation or any negoti- ing questions about membership cri- a survey to help us learn Approximately 3000 en- of this survey. With a com- ated rule making, which would give teria and attributed blood quantum more about the blood rolled MCT members will pleted survey, you will be voice to any opposition to this racial from other tribes. It is evident we quantum of be invited to partici- entered into a drawing with construct. In 1967 the MCT voted need to do something soon, as the MCT mem- pate in this study other survey participants. to rescind the ¼ degree require- end of the line is very near. Tribal bers and using scientific If you are not selected to ment for membership, however, the nations pride themselves on making their de- random sam- participate, but you would Superintendent of the BIA suggested decisions for the seventh genera- scendants. pling – all MCT like to participate or learn this action be part of an omnibus tion, but if we continue to use blood We will Band members more about the survey, you bill that would be carried out by the quantum as a requirement for enroll- use the 18 years of age can visit www.mnchippe- U.S. legislative process. It did not ment we are not looking beyond the informa- and older have watribe.org. happen. end of our noses. tion from an equal chance If you have any questions I am part of a work group involved What does this mean for your chil- this survey of being selected or concerns about the sur- in the constitutional reform process dren or grandchildren? If we have to determine to participate. vey, please call Joel Smith, tasked with providing an accurate no people eligible for enrollment what other tribal af- MCT hired Wilder Re- Special Projects Coordinator picture of what our population is by at ¼ degree does this mean we no filiations (non-MCT) exists search to conduct this sur- or Brian Brunelle, Director using data from the Minnesota Chip- longer exist? Is blood quantum what within families of enrolled vey. We will start contacting of Administration at (218) pewa Tribe regarding date of birth, makes you who you are? What place members. However, no MCT members in fall 2012. 335-8581. blood quantum, gender, and date of does our shared values, beliefs, and enrollment criteria will be If you are invited, we hope death. With this data we can pre- customs have in determining mem- changed as the result of this you decide to participate. dict with a great degree of accuracy bership? I have heard some leaders what the population will be in future say we do not have the resources to years. The Minnesota Chippewa provide for our descendents. I have tribe provided that data to a statisti- also heard our spiritual elders say, cian to run trend lines and provide “Every child born is a gift”. projections on future populations The blood quantum requirement and tell us what the exact popula- was imposed on the MCT to assure tion is currently. The attached chart the United States that the “Indian depicts those projections for the problem” would go away. Today the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior MCT has the authority to define who Chippewa. is a member, but is there the will to According to this data the Fond du change the inevitable depletion of Lac Band’s birth rate became equal our population because of the racial to the death rate in 2009. From that construct of blood quantum. I am point forward the birth rate declines currently on this reform sub-com- until 2023 where it is indicated there mittee and many of the elected RBC Nahgahchiwanong Dibahjimowinnan will no longer be births of babies members of the respective bands eligible for enrollment at today’s are also. If you have concerns about blood quantum requirement. The this please let your voices be heard. death rate increases at that point un- Participate in the upcoming survey til there are no members left some- as well. This is the first in a series where near 2080, sixty eight years of articles about citizenship and from now. membership. Citizenship by blood quantum alone is a guarantee of cultural ex- Master Gardener, Francois Medion, works with the class in the garden. tinction. Know the tribal population, Full story on page 5 the required blood quantum, birth Local news September 2012 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 3 Words from the scholarship office Bonnie Wallace, informational packets to band Armajo, Charlotte (Grand Humphreys, Jennifer (FDLTCC) Murray, Sarah (Columbia Col- FDL Scholarship Director member families both on and Canyon University) Master of A.S. Nursing, May 2012 lege) Bachelor of Arts Human off the reservation. Whomever Eduacation, July 2011 Johnson, Jennifer (UM-Duluth) Services, Oct. 2011 read Editor Zachary approached our Editor saying Blacketter, Travis (FDLTCC) Graduate Licensure Specializa- Northrup, Matthew (FDLTCC) Dunaiski’s “Graduation that “many of our young people A.A. Liberal Arts and Science, tion: for Principal & Superinten- A.A. Liberal Arts & Sciences, Iapology” in the August in the community don’t even May 2012 dent, June 2012 May 2011 paper and would like to offer know about college” is a rather Branley, Samantha (FDLTCC) LaPrairie, Dawn (UM-Duluth) Olson, Lynn (FDLTCC) A.A. the following comments. First, surprising statement for our A.A. Liberal Arts & Sciences, Masters Education, May 2012 Liberal Arts & Sciences, May it’s important to keep in mind staff. In the 15 year history of May 2012 Lichterman, Megan (UW- 2012 that he is working a month our program, we have visited Buckanaga, Nikkita (FDLTCC) Madison) Bachelor of Science Savage, Phillip (FDLTCC) A.A. ahead of the actual printing of numerous schools; elementary A.A. Liberal Arts, May 2012 Interior Design, Aug. 2011 Liberal Arts & Sciences, May the each edition which means through high school, participat- Budreau, Robert (Bemidji Maki, Nicholas (College of St. 2012 if any graduates wanted to ed in college education career State) B.A. Business Administra- Scholastica) Bachelor of Arts Sorenson, Carly (UN-Las Ve- submit their names for publica- fairs, have done presentations tion, June 2012 Marketing, May 2012 gas) Bachelor of Arts Communi- tion they would have had to for a number of native prepara- Cabrera, Joni (College of St. Martineau, Cherida (FDLTCC) cations, Dec 2011 meet his July 15 deadline. Our tory college programs and have Scholastica) Bachelor of Arts A.A. Liberal Arts & Sciences, Timo, Cord (FDLTCC) A.S. Law Program has always submitted made contact with hundreds of Social Work, Dec. 11 May 2012 Enforcement, May 2012 a list of post secondary gradu- families and individual students Cope, David (Bemidji State) ates, hopefully, to get published right here on the Reservation. I Bachelor of Science, May 12 in the July or August paper, am sorry this person isn’t aware Davis, Christine (College of St. but this year they seem to be of the services we provide so I Scholastica) Bachelor of Science trickling in. It is the student’s would ask that s/he contact us Nursing, Dec. 2011 responsibility to submit “proof as soon as possible. Defoe, Todd (UW-Eau Claire) of completion” to our office as Our regular office hours are Master of Business Administra- soon as it’s available. Some- 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-F. The tion, Dec. 2011 times these documents aren’t Scholarship Director makes DeLovely, Nathan (Lake Supe- available until mid to late July every effort to be accessible to rior College) A.A. Liberal Arts and then keep in mind we have our community so if an ap- and Sciences, June 2012 students “officially graduating” pointment is needed after 4:30 Grover, Marilyn (College of St. year round. Not only do we col- arrangements can be made to Scholastica) Master of Business lect the names of our graduates accommodate your schedule. Administration, July 2011 for the tribal paper but our staff (218) 879-4593 Ext. 2681 or Hammitt, Christopher (Notre is also required to complete and (800) 365-1613 Toll Free/ask for Dame) Bachelor Business Ad- submit our Annual Report to Scholarships. ministration, May 2012 the BIE and RBC and our num- The following is our current Himango, Annette (Walden bers must be accurate. list of post secondary gradu- University) Master of Business And finally, a number of ates for the 2011-12 school year. Administration, May 2012 articles about the FDL Scholar- If your name has not been Houchin, Christina (FDLTCC) ship Program have appeared in included please let us know im- A.A. Liberal Arts & Sciences, our tribal paper over the years. mediately. June 2012 We have sent out hundreds of

The mission of this publication is to end, we do not publish editorials, opinion provide the Anishinaabeg community of pieces or letters to the editor. There is an Nahgahchiwanong Dibahjimowinnan the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior abundance of opportunity for the publish- Translation: Far End of the Great Lake; Narrating of Story Chippewa, Fond du Lac Reservation, with ing, airing and dissemination of material news and information that will be of help of personal opinion in other communica- TABLE of CONTENTS Published monthly by the Fond du Lac to them in their everyday lives. In addi- tion vehicles available throughout the tion, our goal will be to highlight many of area, region and state. Local News...... 2-3 Reservation Business Committee. the honors, accolades, accomplishments Our mission is to provide for Fond du RBC Thoughts...... 4-5 Subscriptions are free for Fond du Lac and awards that are earned by community Lac Anishinaabeg a publication that will Etc...... 6-8 Band Members. To inform us of a change Health News...... 7-9 of address, write to members but are mostly overlooked by not dismiss their culture, heritage, hopes Joseph Charette...... 10 Fond du Lac News, Tribal Center, the mass mainstream media. and dreams. We are striving to make this Legal...... 11 1720 Big Lake Rd., It is our hope that through greater infor- newspaper fill that role. 13 Moons...... 12-13 Cloquet, Minn. 55720. mation about the activities of our people, Community News...... 14-15 this publication can be an instrument of Corporate Member of the Calendar...... 16 Editor: Zachary N. Dunaiski true community. It is not our intention Native American Journalists to be a vehicle of divisiveness. To that Association Page 4 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | September 2012

A few thoughts from RBC members

From the Chairwoman ing repairs due to flooding. the regional flood assistance course take longer, but provide on the one quarter current For private homeowners, the centers. a more stable, long-term solu- requirement. This information veryone is anxiously Federal Emergency Management For people living in Fond du tion. will be used to develop demo- waiting for the Nelson Agency (FEMA) has refused to Lac Housing Authority managed There will be additional graphic data that band members EAct distribution. extend the emergency homes, the Band is seeking surveys regarding enrollment can use in determining whether It has had a vote in declaration to provide assistance from both Housing coming from the Minnesota the blood quantum should be the House but not the direct assistance from and Urban Development (HUD) Chippewa Tribe to some Band merely dropped, or to include Senate. It is expected that agency to indi- and FEMA to repair homes. members. This sample of sur- other blood quantum. If you that a vote will come viduals. The state of The road projects will happen veys will give the Tribe more get one of these surveys, please in the Senate sometime Minnesota, through cooperatively with the City of information about other Na- take the time to fill it out so we during September. To the Small Business Cloquet, the counties, and the tive American blood quantum can move this process forward our knowledge, there Administration, will townships. Engineering is being that our members may have, with good information. are no Senators that are Karen Diver be providing emergen- completed to decide the most whether it be First Nations expressing concerns, so cy lending at low inter- appropriate repairs. Reservation (Canada), other Anishinabe, Please let me know if you have the vote should happen with no est rates so homeowners can Road received the worst dam- or other tribes. Enrollment is questions or comments at the of- issues. make repairs. More information age, and it seems that repairing an often talked about issue for fice (218) 878-2612 or cell (218) The RBC has been getting can be found on the Fond du the road and putting in a bridge families, especially those that 590-4887 or email at karendiv- calls and questions regard- Lac Band website or at one of is being considered. This will of have descendents that are short [email protected].

Boozhoo niiji, age 13 to 30. We have had ing director. We have now com- The dams were monitored and vices. If you are a vet and think one meeting with 8 interested pleted our search and added water was released but in the you might want to live in this ummer is going by quite mentors. The idea is to get our Todd Defoe to our staff as the end there was nowhere for it to new project, please contact our rapidly. I see some indi- young people interested in the new marketing director. Todd go and it flooded our lakes. We veteran service office at (218) Scations of fall reservation and to take comes to us with a wide variety have looked at our reserves and 878-2670 for information. already, some leaves ownership in our future of experience in gaming and there is about 2 years left, so are turning colors and and to take part in marketing with several different we have not made a decision to If you have any questions or there is frost in some some decision making casinos. I have watched Todd purchase rice from off reserva- comments please feel free to areas in the morning. to shape the future of mature into a competent and tion lakes yet. contact me. My home number is I hope you had a good the reservation to meet caring person who has the best The latest building project (218)879-5074, Office (218)878- summer and that the their needs from their interest of the band in his heart. is about to break ground, the 8158 or e-mail at ferdinand- fall is good for you own perspective. If you Welcome aboard Todd. veteran supportive housing [email protected] . Ferdinand also. Martineau are interested in being As most of you probably unit. There will be 10 units that I have gotten permis- a part of this taskforce know, our rice crop was de- will be available for vets with Gigawaabamin. sion from the council to estab- please contact me at my office. stroyed by the flood we had. housing issues. The unit will be lish a youth taskforce. My intent The casino seems to be doing Our rice was in a vulnerable the new location for our veteran is to get some mentors that okay despite the tight economic state and the amount of water service officer to make for are willing to work with youth times and the lack of a market- we received was too much. easier access for needed ser- etc. September 2012 | Nah gah cahi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 5

Head Start programs now · Head Start children who will be 3 For more information contact Fond du years of age by Sept. 1. Lac Human Services WIC Program at taking applications For more information call (218) 878- (218) 879-1227. If you are interested in enrolling your 8100 or please stop by 33 University A Public Health Nurse and a Regis- child in Fond du Lac Head Start Pro- Avenue with a copy of your income tered Dietitian will be available during grams, applications for the 2012-2013 (pay stub, taxes, per cap, etc.). WIC clinics for family planning, mater- school year are now being accepted. nal child health and nutrition questions Hello All Returning Head Start (HS) and Early or concerns. Head Start (EHS) children do not need WIC works considerable amount of time this to reapply. EHS children transitioning If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, month was spent on flood clean to HS will need to apply. The require- or have an infant or child less than 5 Raffle Winner Aup and damage assessment. It is ments for the program are as follows. years of age, you may be eligible for The Winner of the 50/50 raffle held reported that we have over eighty homes/ · Early Head Start Center Base — chil- the WIC Program. WIC provides nutri- by the Elder’s concerns group was families that received dren 6 weeks to 3 years of age. tion education, breastfeeding support, Shane AuDe who won $228. Thank damage during this · Early Head Start Home Base — preg- nutritious supplemental foods, and you very much for all your support, it event. We have hired nant moms to 3 years of age. health services referrals. was much appreciated. a number of folks to work on cleaning up and repairing the damages to homes. We Babaamaadiziwin Gitigaan are also assessing the Wally Dupuis he Journey Garden program is They even made a quilt, learned to for their garden to grow. The students damages to our roads about more than just gardening cook, and went on field trips where took a 9 day break, and came back in and other infrastructure. Our construction Tfor the 13 students who attended they had a chance to learn about things late July. company has been fixing what they can this year from grades 7 through 11. The that could affect their futures, like the “The most important thing is that and making roads passable. Our staff has program aims to help Native Ameri- Min No Aya Win clinic to learn about while they are here they are learning been meeting with FEMA and other agen- can students with gardening, science, career possibilities. about careers, about gardening, sci- cies in efforts to find a funding source to health care fields, community involve- Master Gardener, Francois Medion, is ence, math, and what it means to give help with the cost of cleanup and repairs. ment, Ojibwe language, and nutrition. also a chef, so he taught the kids how back to the community. They’re also This effort is certainly going to be a work “They’re learning about college and to make his French Bread, which is a learning about making connections in progress for some time to come. As what it takes for them to get to the pretty famous food of Medion’s. The with elders as well as working together such, I assure you that the RBC is doing next level and what they need to do kids each got to make their own loaf as a team,” Defoe said that was her what they can to help. for their education. It helps them think and were able to take it home for their favorite part about the program. On a brighter note, the elder picnic was about what they’re going to be do- families to enjoy. Defoe also tells me If you would like to participate in the again a success, the weather, food, com- ing later on in their life,” Maria Defoe that several of the students have even program next summer, or just have a pany, and entertainment was great. who’s been with the program for the had a chance to make it a few times few questions, you can contact The little league baseball season has last 4 years said. outside of the class for their families. Defoe for more information at come to an end and was very successful. Defoe also points out that this is The program spanned 6 weeks, but (218) 878-7239. We should all be proud that, just in our about much more than gardening. was broken up in the middle to allow second year, one of our teams made it to and represented FDL in the championship game, competing against area teams. Good job players, coaches, staff, and volunteers. Our Community Center is holding adult Dodgeball games each Friday from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. for employees and community members to get some exercise during the day. Also, our community center has a number of activities, from physical exercis- es to sewing classes, scheduled throughout the month. Please watch the postings and website for an updated schedule.

As always, please feel free to call or write. District #1 Representative (218) 428-9828 (c) (218) 878-8078 (w) or wallydupuis@ fdlrez.com (email) The Class on the opening day of the program before they being their 6 weeks of hard work. Page 6 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | September 2012 etc. The Third-Annual Lax-4-Life Camp By Lieutenant Colonel Stephen camp for Native American and defensive strategies from on the best each person has to youth. M. Burggraff youth took place on July 23-27. Minnesota Swarm players, offer starts with empowering We have armories in 63 com- Soldiers from the neighboring coaches, and staff members today's youth with opportunity, munities throughout the state. As the commander of the Re- armory in Cloquet and our Re- from various lacrosse organiza- tools and support necessary In order to foster relationships cruiting and Retention Battalion cruiting and Retention Battalion tions across the state. Founded for personal development and with the communities in which for the Minnesota National in Roseville helped staff the in 2010, Lax-4-Life’s mission is growth. our citizen-soldiers live and Guard I have had the oppor- Lax-4-Life Camp. We provided to preserve the heritage of the This partnership supports work we must take an active tunity to work with numerous a climbing wall, an inflatable Native American ancestral game one of the Minnesota Adjutant role. We had the opportunity communities around this great obstacle course as well as class- and help restore the tradition of General's priorities of diversi- last month to have a positive state. In late July, we were able room sessions on setting goals, lacrosse to tribal communities. fying our force, promoting an influence in the community of to participate in one of our most tobacco use, resiliency, risk But this camp is much more environment that truly repre- Cloquet by being part of the unique ventures yet. The Min- reduction, and suicide preven- than that. sents the demographics of the weeklong Lax-4-Life lacrosse nesota Army National Guard, in tion. Of course, the soldiers Assistant coach for the Minne- communities in which we serve camp. partnership with the National jumped in at every opportunity sota Swarm, Aime Caines, said and those soldiers whom we I would like to say thank you Lacrosse League’s Minnesota to play lacrosse with the camp- it best, “It’s not just a lacrosse lead. The camp also provided to the Fond du Lac Reservation Swarm and the Fond du Lac ers. camp, it’s a life camp.” us the opportunity to share our and the Minnesota Swarm for Band participated in the third- The Lax-4-Life camp helped The Minnesota National Guard holistic training strategy of resil- allowing us the opportunity to annual Lax-4-Life Camp. This young players develop their is a strong supporter of diversity iency, risk reduction and suicide partner the third annual Lax-4- five-day, four-night lacrosse stick skills and learn offensive and we believe that capitalizing prevention with the attending Life lacrosse camp.

2012-2013 Energy get their application in early. to be considered. M, Olivia, Jim D, Chally and Tribe Finance Corporation will Don’t wait until you run out The address of the personal Henry, Jackson, Edye H, Jeff also be hosting two first-time Assistance of fuel. If you have questions representative of the estate is: and Sherry, Jason T, Christal homebuyer education classes. Applications for Minnesota En- regarding the program or the re- Charles Michael Smith 4503 M, Tasha S, Nashay B, Butch They will be from 8:30 a.m. to ergy Assistance will be mailed quirements, feel free to contact Twin Lakes Drive Brookston, M, Elise C, and Bunny J plus 4:30 p.m. Sept. 22, and Oct. 20. out by the state in early Sept. Joan (218)878-2658 or Tammy Minnesota 55711 14 FDL kids all together ran The class will be located in the Applications for clients who did (218) 878-2603 at FDL EAP. Ap- The address of the Tribal Court about 45 miles on Aug. 4. This MCT Building, Cass Lake, Minn. not receive one, or people inter- plicants who live in the Duluth is: Fond du Lac Band of Lake team ran on positive energy and If you are interested in apply- ested in applying for the 2013 area should contact AEOA (800) Superior Chippewa Tribal Court prayers to raise our community ing for a mortgage loan or have heating season will be available 662-5711. Applicants who live in 1720 Big Lake Road Cloquet, up through healthy activity. questions, contact Cindy Beau- after Sept. 17 at the FDL Energy the Lakes and Pines service area MN 55720. Miigwech to the RBC, each lieu at (218) 335-8582 extension Assistance Office. should contact (800) 832-6082. community center (Bear, Ro- 150 or cbeaulieu@mnchippewa- Along with the application, Douglas County applicants con- Updated information berta, Brenda and crew), Anna tribe.org clients need to submit income tact (715) 395-1304. F, Mashkawisen (Jim & crew), verification for all household request Transportation (Colleen and members with income for three AVANCE Parent FDL Tribal Court The Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Dan), Powwow MC (Frank), months prior to the month the is requesting Band member’s and WGZS (JP, Pam and Dan). Program now in its application’s signature date. general notice to to update their current address We can all do so much when second year Income includes wages, unem- for any future distributions or we work together. Congratu- ployment, social security ben- creditors The AVANCE Staff, JP Notice is given that probate mailings. It is very important to lations and Miigweches all Rennquist, Home Visitor/ efits, per-capita payments, pen- keep your address updated with around. sion and several other sources. proceedings are pending in Toy Maker; Jennifer Tibbetts, the Fond du Lac Tribal Court the MCT. Send your updates to Teacher; Jenny Opland, Teacher Applicants should also submit Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Attn: a copy of an earlier heating and regarding the estate of Jay Ed- Home loan and Assistant; Tim Bouvine, Bus ward Smith, Sr. Tribal Operations P.O. Box 217 Driver; and Betty Anderson, electric bill. Applications mailed Cass Lake, MN 56633 or call at first-time buyer help by the state come with pre- Any claims against the above- Parent Educator/Coordinator are referenced estate must be filed (218) 335-8581. The Minnesota Chippewa all on board for our second year printed household information. Tribe Finance Corporation will Please check the application to on or before December 7, 2012 as a supportive parenting skill or the claims will be barred. All be taking home loan applica- building program. make sure that the information tions at the FDL Government is accurate. claims must be presented filed FDL Spiritual Run We are excited about the high with the Tribal Court and pro- Miigwech Niibowaa to every- Center, RBC Chambers from 8 count of families that are join- Due to possible funding short- to 10 a.m. on Sept. 13. ages, it is important that clients vided to the Personal Represen- one who made the FDL Spiritual ing us each week for 3 hours tative by the deadline in order Run a success. Rox D, Francois The Minnesota Chippewa to learn about their child’s etc. September 2012 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 7 development stages during their Black Bear Golf Course. Regis- steps and health information During the past five years, ignition interlock in order to first 3 years. AVANCE Parent tration is at 9:00 a.m. and Shot for the 2013 conference eligi- 2007–2011, 651 people were regain legal driving privileges, Program allows families many Gun start at 10:00 a.m. Registra- bility should be tallied from killed in Minnesota drunk or face at least one year without opportunities to meet other par- tion includes use of an electric Jan. through Dec. 2012. The driving crashes, accounting for a driver’s license. Offenders ents, take part in presentations cart, casino dollars, a value gift information doesn’t need to be one-third of the state’s 2,165 with three or more offenses are as speakers talk about issues bag, and BBQ lunch. On site we turned in to your local WS rep total road deaths: 2011 — 111; required to use interlock for they are interested in, or join will be having a silent auction until Feb. of 2013. 2010 — 121; 2009 — 112; 2008 three to six years, or they will the field trips planned through- and raffle. Social hour is at 2:00 — 137; 2007 — 170. Officials never regain driving privileges. out the year. p.m. with an awards ceremony Fatal crashes involve say the 34 percent reduction Each year in Minnesota, 40 Parents also make toys for and winners of the silent auc- in drunk driving deaths from percent of the alcohol-related their children to take home tion announced. Please send drivers at twice the five years ago points to motor- traffic deaths involve repeat of- and enjoy with them. Parents your registrations in to Shauna legal limit ist making smart plans for a fenders. completing the full 9 month Fourstar at the Minnesota Chip- A statewide DWI enforce- sober ride and the effectiveness Tips to Prevent Drunk Driving session see their accomplish- pewa Tribe as soon as possible. ment campaign runs Aug. 17 of enhanced enforcement and Plan for a safe ride — desig- ments and hard work rewarded Forms with registration informa- – Sept. 3, and its relevance is education campaigns. nate a sober driver, use public as they receive their Graduation tion are available at the Tribal underscored by 2011 statistics In 2011, 29,257 motorists were transportation, or stay at the Completion Certificates at the Center, Duluth CAIR building or showing 68 percent of deaths in arrested for DWI, the average location of the celebration. Let Graduation Ceremony in May. If your local Wisdom Steps board drunk driving crashes involved alcohol-concentration of an of- family/friends know you are you are interested in finding out members. drivers that had alcohol con- fender was 0.16. One in seven available to offer a safe ride more, please contact Betty An- Fond du Lac’s Health Fair was centrations twice the 0.08 legal Minnesota drivers have a DWI home. derson, (218) 878-8121 or e-mail held Aug. 23rd and this year limit. on record. Buckle up and wear protec- [email protected]. Wisdom Steps had a table pre- The Drive Sober or Get Pulled The Consequences of a DWI tive motorcycle gear — the best sentation along with giveaway Over enforcement campaign is A DWI offense can result in defenses against a drunk driver. Wisdom Steps items. We hope to make this an coordinated by the Minnesota loss of license for up to a year, Report drunk driving — call annual event also. Department of Public Safety thousands in costs and possible 911 when witnessing impaired activities in Our monthly meeting for Sept. (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety, jail time. driving behavior. Be prepared to September will be cancelled as many elders and is also being conducted Repeat DWI offenders, as well provide location, license plate The 9th Annual Wisdom Steps will be at the NICOA confer- nationally. as first-time offenders arrested number and observed danger- Golf Tournament will be held ence. Minnesota Drunk Driving at 0.16 and above alcohol- ous behavior. on Friday Sept. 7, 2012 at the Please remember that your Facts concentration level must use Health News Elder Fall Awareness Day By KaRee Lockling, • Falls are the leading cause of physical fitness, which in turn new eyeglasses to maximize by trained coaches. Throughout Injury Prevention injury death among adults increases their actual risk of their vision as directed by the the month of September, public 65 or older. They are also falling. optometrist. Consider a pair health nursing staff will pres- ept. 22, is this year’s the most common cause of How can older adults prevent of eyeglasses with single vi- ent key information about this Elder Fall Awareness Day. nonfatal injuries and hospital falls? sion distance lenses for some preventable risk elder’s face at SEach year, one in every admissions for trauma. • Exercise regularly. It is impor- activities such as walking each community center. The three adults age 65 and older • 20% to 30% of people who tant that the exercises focus outside. new class begins Sept. 27 and falls. Falls can cause moderate fall suffer moderate to se- on increasing leg strength and • Reduce falls in the home by runs thru Nov. 15 at the Cloquet to severe injuries, such as hip vere injuries such as lacera- improving balance. Tai Chi adding grab bars inside and community Center Thursdays fractures and head traumas. tions, hip fractures, and head programs are especially good outside the tub, shower, and from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. They can also increase the risk traumas. These injuries make to work on leg strength and next to the toilet, installing in the community room. A of early death or permanent it hard to get around or live balance. stair rails, and improving the light snack will be provided to placement outside the home. independently, and increase • Ask the doctor or pharmacist lights in the home. participants. Fortunately, falls are a prevent- the risk of early death. to review prescription and The Fond du Lac fall pre- If you are interested in the pro- able public health problem. • Many older adults who fall, over-the-counter medicines to vention program, A Matter gram please call KaRee at (218) How big is the problem? even if they are not injured, identify side effects or inter- of Balance, will begin a new 878-2126. • One out of three adults age develop a fear of falling. actions such as dizziness or course intended to improve Sources: CDC/elder fall preven- 65 and older fall each year, This fear may cause them to drowsiness. activity levels among older tion and the National Council but less than half talk to their limit their activities leading to • Schedule an eye exam at least adults. The program consists of on Aging. health care provider about it. reduced mobility and loss of once a year and purchase eight 2 hour classes instructed Page 8 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | September 2012 Health News The Buzz About West Nile Virus By Celeste Nelson RN PHN, Nile Virus involves prevent- Keep children’s pools empty The risk of getting ill from severe, such as unusually severe FDL Reservation Public Health ing mosquito bites. This can be and on their sides when they WNV is higher for certain headaches or confusion, seek Nursing Department done in the following ways: aren’t being used. groups of people: medical attention immediately. • When outdoors, use insect re- West Nile Virus can be a seri- • People over age 50 are more This usually requires hospital- est Nile Virus (WNV) pellents containing an EPA-reg- ous illness. Eighty percent of likely to develop serious ization. Pregnant women and is an illness usually istered insect repellent. Follow people who are infected with it symptoms (such as high fever, nursing mothers with possible Wspread by infected the directions on the package. have no symptoms. Up to twenty weakness, stiff neck, etc.) and WNV should contact their health mosquitoes. It is a seasonal The American Academy of percent of those who become should try especially hard to care provider. virus that occurs in the summer Pediatrics states that all family infected will have symptoms avoid mosquito bites. Currently in Minnesota, there and fall. Due to the mild winter members over the age of two that include fever, headache, • People who are outside are 13 confirmed human cases and warm summer, there is an months of age can use prod- body aches, nausea, and vomit- frequently are at higher risk. of West Nile Virus in ten coun- abundance of mosquitoes. ucts containing DEET with ing. Symptoms may also include Whether you spend time out- ties. There have been four There are various ways that concentrations up to 30%. swollen lymph nodes or a skin side for work or play, be sure confirmed blood donor cases in West Nile Virus is spread. • Wear long sleeve shirts and rash on the chest, stomach, to avoid mosquito bites. three counties in the state. One Mosquitoes become infected by pants. and back. They can last for a • Risk through medical proce- of the confirmed human cases feeding on infected birds. The • Avoid outdoor activity during few days up to several weeks. dures is very low. All donated has been in St. Louis County. mosquito then spreads WNV to peak mosquito feeding times, According to the Centers for blood is checked for WNV There have been no cases in humans and other animals. In such as early morning and Disease Control, about one in before being used. Carlton County. a very small number of cases, evening. 150 people will develop more Pregnancy and nursing do Information gathered from the WNV has been spread through • Remove mosquito breeding serious symptoms such as high not increase risk of becoming following sources: American blood transfusions, organ trans- containers such as flower pots, fever, headache, neck stiffness, infected with WNV. Mosquito Control Association plants, breastfeeding, and during buckets, tires, and barrels. disorientation, coma, seizures, If you are ill and think you [email protected], Centers for pregnancy from mother to baby. Change the water in pet dishes muscle weakness, vision loss, have West Nile Virus, what Disease Control www.cdc.gov, WNV is not spread through and replace the water in bird and paralysis. These symptoms should you do? The milder form and Minnesota Department of touching or kissing. baths weekly. Drill holes in tire may be long-lasting and become will usually improve on its own. Health www.health.state.mn.us Avoiding the spread of West swings so water drains out. permanent. If your symptoms are more September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month By Kara Stoneburner RDLD, Often, a cancer diagnosis in ance to foods, and their body’s foods and drinks will provide consult the doctor before offer- Public Health Dietitian a child is a lengthy process ability to use nutrients. Eating some carbohydrates, but very ing any supplements to a child. as symptoms mimic com- right may help a child with can- few other nutrients. Sometimes, treatment or medi- hildren can get cancer. mon childhood conditions and cer tolerate treatment and side Another source of energy for cations can affect a child’s abil- Childhood cancers usu- infections. Once diagnosed, the effects better, heal and recover the body is fat. Fats also can ity to eat or consume enough Cally occur suddenly with- child should see a doctor that faster, have less risk of infec- store energy, insulate body nutrition. The cancer treatment out early symptoms and they specializes in pediatric oncology tions, have more strength and tissues, and help transport team can develop a plan to help have a high cure rate. Cancer af- (treatment of childhood cancer) energy, keep up their weight, some vitamins through the the child. fects about 14 of every 100,000 and a cancer treatment team. maintain growth and develop- blood. Healthier fats are the Nutrition after the treatment children in the United States. Treatment could include chemo- ment, sleep better, and feel monounsaturated fats and the of cancer is just as important as The most common types are therapy, radiation, and surgery. better. polyunsaturated fats, which can during. A child’s healthy diet leukemia, brain cancer/other Up to 70% of all children with The cancer treatment team, be found in olive, canola, saf- should consist of fruits, veg- nervous system tumors, kidney, cancer can be cured. which should include a dieti- flower, corn, and flaxseed oils etables, whole grains, protein and lymphoma. In most cases, As cancer cells grow, they tian, can develop a plan that is and seafood. sources and dairy sources. Help- childhood cancers arise from demand more of the body’s appropriate for each child. The Water is essential to all cells. ful resources include: the cancer changes in the genes of growing nutrition. Cancer can reduce a child will need protein to help It is easy for a sick child to treatment team, a dietitian, cells in the body. The changes child’s strength, destroy or- grow and repair tissues, main- become dehydrated. Offering ChooseMyPlate.gov, and the are random and unpredictable. gans and bones, and weaken tain skin, blood cells, and the water between meals is one American Cancer Society. Research studies are being done the body’s defenses against immune system. Protein is also way to increase a child’s fluid to determine if environmental other illnesses. Nutrition is needed for normal growth and intake. Resources used for article in- factors (pesticides, solvents very important when a child development. Occasionally, a doctor may clude: American Cancer Society, or other chemicals, prenatal has cancer. A child with cancer Carbohydrates give the body prescribe a multivitamin supple- National Cancer Institute and exposure, etc.) increase the will have different needs than fuel for energy. The amount a ment to help achieve the neces- KidsHealth.org. incidence of childhood cancers. a healthy child. The treatments child needs varies. Carbohy- sary requirements. Vitamin and Currently, there is not strong and possible side effects can drates also provide vitamins, mineral supplements should not evidence to support this. affect a child’s appetite, toler- minerals, and fiber. Sugary replace a meal or snack. Always Health News Health News September 2012 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 9 Mistreating depression and anxiety Be aware of Pertussis By Dan Rogers, the depression and anxiety depressed. Licensed Psychologist, issues always return when All the research says that the here have been 5 individuals in the Carlton County area FDL Human Services the user sobers up. The more most effective treatment for and 36 in St. Louis County diagnosed with pertussis depressed one gets the more he/ depression is counseling and T(also called whooping cough) since Jan. 2012. Pertus- epression is when a she wants to drink and the more antidepressant medicine togeth- sis is a very contagious respiratory illness caused by a type person is very unhappy they drink the more depressed er. The second most effective is of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. People with pertussis Dmost of the time and on they get, etc. This can get to be either of those alone. usually spread the disease by coughing or sneezing while in an ongoing basis. Depression a vicious, circular pattern with If you are depressed it does not close contact with others, who then breathe in the bacteria. comes in many forms. In 2003 tragic results. mean you are weak or lack char- Many infants who get pertussis are infected by parents, older the World Health Organization Using alcohol and/or street acter; it only means you have a siblings, and other caregivers who might not know they have (WHO) announced that clinical drugs to treat depression often biochemical imbalance in your the disease. depression is now a world-wide leads to addiction since the de- brain which is made worse by Pertussis may begin with a runny nose, sneezing, mild epidemic. WHO also estimated pression/emotional pain always frequent alcohol/drug use, if you cough, and possibly a low grade fever. After 1 or 2 weeks, the that 20% of all Americans who comes back later. Chemical ad- drink at all. cough worsens and begins to occur in sudden, uncontrollable suffer from depression don’t dictions usually take a heavy toll The FDL clinic now has a bursts. These coughing attacks can end in vomiting and/or a even know they are depressed. on our body which is even more special treatment program for high-pitched whooping noise. Coughing attacks often happen Alcohol and street drugs are depressing. adults with both depression and at night and the cough may last up to three months. Although not effective treatments for In the course of numbing up alcohol/drug problems: Tagwii. the coughing can last longer than 3 weeks, a person is no lon- depression or panic attacks. depression/pain with heavy Treating both types of disorders ger contagious after the third week. Neither are opioids, cannabis, alcohol or cannabis use people at the same time is the most ef- or synthetics. Most addicts sometimes have terrible acci- fective way to break the cycle of In recent years, more cases of pertussis have been reported. become addicts because they try dents which leave them maimed depression and alcohol abuse. If Since pertussis may be milder in adults and older children, to numb their emotional pain/ or in severe physical pain for you are trapped on this merry- they can pass on the disease, without knowing, to infants and depression with chemicals. life, which makes their depres- go-round and want to get off preschoolers who are at risk for the illness. Pertussis is most Trying to get rid of depression, sion even worse. please call Tagwii, MNAW, or dangerous for babies and more than half of infants who get anxiety, flashbacks, and panic When drunk, people often CAIR before you die of an over- pertussis must be hospitalized. It is important to make sure attacks with alcohol and drugs do things they would never dose or an accident. Please think you, your children, and all caregivers including grandparents, always backfires. Since alcohol do when sober. These things of your family. are up to date with vaccinations. is a depressant it always makes sometimes land them in jail Most children have been vaccinated for pertussis, however, depression worse. Furthermore, which makes them even more protection decreases over time. Studies have shown that the immunity from the vaccine decreases after 3-5 years from the last vaccination which is usually given before kindergarten. FDL Biomonitoring Study: Community Benefits Therefore, most adolescents and adults are at risk for pertus- sis. By Rebecca Provost, study will be available in 2014. NHANES is a federal program A pertussis booster vaccine (Tdap) is available for adoles- FDL Biomonitoring Project The FDL community will also designed to assess the health cents and adults and is given with the tetanus-diphtheria Manager have an opportunity to compare and nutritional status of adults booster. Parents of children 10 years and older, and adults findings from the study to other and children living in the United (especially if there is an infant under 1 year old in their home) he benefits of the Fond du tribal nation’s studies, such States. Levels of 212 environ- should talk to their health care provider about the Tdap vac- Lac Community Biomoni- as Canada’s Assembly of First mental chemicals are measured cine. toring go beyond the mea- Nation’s outcomes, and to the in blood and urine as part of T Along with getting vaccinated, some other things you can do surement of chemicals in the National Health and Nutrition NHANES. The purpose is to cre- to protect yourself and to prevent infectious diseases are: body. The interview questions Examination Survey (NHANES). ate baseline data of pollutants in • Stay home if you are ill. are specific to the FDL com- Assembly of First Nations the general U.S. population. munity so community members successfully conducted a pilot For more information or ques- • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or your elbow. will receive useful information biomonitoring study in 2010 in tions regarding the Biomonitor- Throw the tissue away. about how people use and enjoy two communities followed by a ing Project please call Becca • Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly, especially after their environment for hunting, full-scale study in 13 First Na- Provost, Biomonitoring Project sneezing, coughing, going to the bathroom, and before you fishing, and gathering. Once the tion’s communities in 2011-2012. Manager at (218) 878-2108, eat or handle food. biomonitoring test results are Findings from the full study will [email protected] or • Get plenty of rest, exercise and eat healthy foods. available, the FDL community be available in 2012-2013. The Bonnie LaFromboise, Public For more information on pertussis you can visit the Minneso- will be better able to envision goal of the First Nations Bio- Health Nurse at (218) 878-2132, ta Department of Health’s website at www.health.state.mn.us. the future and to protect their monitoring Initiative is to create [email protected]. Questions about pertussis can be directed to your health care environment and way of life. baseline data of pollutants that provider, the Fond du Lac Public Health Department at (218) Complete results for the Fond du are found in First Nations com- 878-3755, or the Minnesota Department of Health at (877) Lac Community Biomonitoring munities. 676-5414. Page 10 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | September 2012 The Mighty Hunter Joseph Charette and Families

By Christine Carlson 1877 Genelogical Report of the of Joseph Charette. Number Omijakwadokwe and father as used each summer by picnic Fond du Lac Band 362 is Bebagamishkang who Joseph Charette. parties was crowded with the Joseph Chaurette Marries Number 266 is Mijinawehoe is is a 5 year old male who is the Cecelia’s husband was Jo- tepees of Indians. These trad- Charlotte Omijakwadokwe a 35 year old male who signed son of Memishwange and Mary seph Frank who was an Indian ing seasons came twice each On Aug. 23, 1841 Joseph with an X. He is the son of Charette. policeman. According to the year, he said. The first season, Charette, 34, married Char- Gebishkang and of Bitauadan- 1880 Census in Barnum, Joseph usually beginning in May was lotte Omijakwadokwe, 25 both ikwe. Next is Cecil Charette 1894 Fond du Lac Census the farmer and Cecelia had a the spring season in which the of Fond du Lac. Joseph was who signed with an X and is Listed as number 103 and 104 son named Henry. Joseph Frank Indians bartered away the skins baptized the day before his 30 years old. Their daughter’s are Joseph Charette Sr. age 99 also known as Ketagapissa died they had collected during the marriage, his birthplace given at name is Charlotte who is 18 and Me-zhau-quod-o-quay age on Apr. 12, 1909. winter. After their two weeks of Leech Lake. years old. 81. Number 105 and 106 are trading they would pack up their Number 288 is Charlotte Joseph Charette, Jr. age 56 and Joseph Sharette worked for wigwams and soon the field Joseph Sharette, Sr. and the Mijinjawe who is a 17 year old Elizabeth age 51. the Astor Company, was a would be deserted—to remain so List of Allottees for the Fond female. She is the daughter of Mighty Hunter and Describes until the fall when, with the first du Lac Band ­ Mijinawe and Cecil Charette. 1895 LaPointe Census what Chamber’s Grove in the touches of frost, the red men Number 385 of an undated list Next is Louis LaPrairie who is a Joseph Charette Sr. is listed Old Village of Fond du Lac was would appear again. Their ca- is Joseph Sharette, Sr. and the 28 year old male who is the son at age 100 in the 1895 LaPointe Like Years Ago. noes would dot the river’s banks Sub-Division of ½ NE ¼ of Sec- of Joseph LaPrairie. Census. His wife’s name is not Quotes from the Obituary of and the field at night would be tion 25 Town 50 and Range 18. Number 315 is Joseph Charette listed so she may have died. Joseph Sharette from the Duluth bright with the blaze of their who is a 76 year old male. Next News Tribune of 2-5-1925: camp fires. This season was al- 1850 Fond du Lac Census of is Omijakwadokwe who is a 56 Elizabeth Shingoop and Jo- As a young man he served ways the liveliest, said the story the Fond du Lac Band years old female. She is the wife seph Sharette Jr. the Jacob Astor company as a teller, and would last longer, the Number 53 is Antoine Charette of Joseph Charette and daughter Elizabeth (Shingoop) Sharette courier, transporting supplies for Indians spending sometimes a who signed with an X and his of Gabekamiga. lived in Fond du Lac all her life the trading posts in the territory month at the trading post before family consisted of one man, Number 361 is Memiskwange and in 1914 was the oldest liv- now known as the Arrowhead returning to the woods for the one woman and two children. who is a 23 year old male who ing native of Duluth. Elizabeth Country, and farther north long winter. Number 70 is Joseph Charette is the son of Wanishkam and died in March 1914. She and Jo- by way of the famous Grand who signed with an X and his Wiganigijigokwe. His wife is seph had one daughter named Portage trail. Later he worked Quote from the book Recollec- family consisted of one man, Mary Charette who is a 36 year Angeline (Sharette) January. with surveying crews over the tions of Early Days in Duluth one woman and two children. old female who is the daughter This Charette family lived same territory. Because of his The first child born in Duluth across the street from long residence at the Head of after the city attained its name where I grew up in the Lakes and in the Arrowhead was an Indian named Joe the old village of Fond Country he was often consulted Shurett. His father was a French du Lac. My late friend on questions of landmarks and and Indian halfbreeed voyageur Millie Rushenberg boundaries. from Quebec, where the fur com- Legal notice told me many stories Sharette was a mighty hunter panies got their crews for their about Mrs. Charles and an unerring follower of yearly excursions into the trap- January also known dim trails. “I would not hesi- ping country. He was employed as Angeline Charette. tate to land from an airplane by the Hudson Bay Company. in the most remote spot in the Joe’s mother was a full blooded Cecelia Frank is North country along with Joseph Chippewa. Daughter of Joseph Sharette, with nothing but a The family lived near Fond du Charette Sr. and Omi- knife.” declared M.J. Filiatrault, Lac, where Joe was born. How- jakwadokwe West Duluth business man, who ever, Fond du Lac was not then The Fond du Lac has hunted and fished with a part of Duluth. It was officially Grave Registration Sharette in the North woods recognized by the government Project lists Cecelia for thirty-five years. “We would for a number of years as a post Frank as being born in come out fat, well-clothed and office and was an Indian trad- 1843 and at 80 years well-armed. That’s the kind of ing post for some years before Joseph Ora January, Joseph Sharette, Elizabeth (Shingoop) Sharette, Cecelia old died on Jan. 16, woodscraft this Indian had.” Duluth got on the map at all. (Sharette) Mrs. Louis LaPrairie, Angeline (Sharette) January about 1910. 1923. Cecelia’s mother Every year, in the trading sea- Photo courtesy of the late Millie (Rushenberg) Behning. is listed as Caroline sons, he said the flat field now September 2012 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 11 FDL Law Enforcement news The following is a summary of about one month of select police reports. used each summer by picnic • July 15 Report of domestic distur- • July 22 Assisted Floodwood Police • July 29 Traffic stop on Church Rd, • Aug 3 Report of building being shot, • Aug 9 Report of fight on Stand Rd, bance at Black Bear Casino, one party in locating a vehicle involved in gas driver arrested for DWI located bullets, damage done to a located vehicle and arrested driver parties was crowded with the brought to jail drive-off, located the vehicle and they vehicle and building for DWI • July 29 Traffic stop on Big Lake Rd, tepees of Indians. These trad- paid for their gas. • July 15 Traffic stop by Mash Pow driver arrested for DWI and open • Aug 4 Report of male lying in the • Aug 9 Report of gas drive-off at gas ing seasons came twice each wow grounds, looking for a runaway • July 22 Report of intoxicated male bottle middle of road, located male and and grocery year, he said. The first season, juvenile, located the juvenile knocking on door on Ridge Rd, lo- brought to a friend’s place • July 30 Report of 2 vehicle accident, cated male and brought home usually beginning in May was • July 16 Traffic stop on Hwy 210, driver one left the scene, located the vehicle • Aug 4 Report of domestic assault in • Aug 10 Report of gas drive-off at gas the spring season in which the warned for faulty headlight • July 23 K9 demonstration at Veterans and arrested driver for DWI and leav- the compound, one brought to jail and grocery for $85.00 Indians bartered away the skins Park for Sappi employees ing the scene of accident • July 16 Traffic stop on Reservation Rd, • Aug 5 Report of male out of control, • Aug 10 Assisted with a medical emer- they had collected during the driver warned for speeding • July 23 Traffic stop on Hwy 2, driver • July 30 Traffic stop on Big Lake Rd, once on scene he was brought to jail gency on Trettel Lane arrested for warrants driver and passenger arrested for pos- for disorderly conduct winter. After their two weeks of •July 17 Report of domestic disturbance session of meth trading they would pack up their in the compound, one party left for • July 24 Traffic stop on Brookston Rd, • Aug 5 Traffic stop on Hwy 210, driver • Aug 11 Report of possible fight in wigwams and soon the field the night driver cited for speeding • July 30 Traffic stop on Moorhead Rd, cited for speeding and no insurance compound, once officers showed up, driver cited for speeding everyone left would be deserted—to remain so • July 17 Traffic stop on Hwy 2, driver • July 24 Traffic stop on Hwy 210, driver • Aug 6 Traffic stop on Moorhead Rd, until the fall when, with the first cited for speeding warned for driving conduct • July 31 Located a male laying on the driver arrested for 2nd degree DWI • Aug 11 Traffic stop on Hwy 2, driver road, brought the male home and child endangerment, driving after warned for driving conduct touches of frost, the red men • July 18 Report of gas drive-off from • July 25 Report of assault at Supportive suspension (DAS), no child restraints, gas and grocery for $76.21 Housing • July 31 Traffic stop on Hwy 2, driver would appear again. Their ca- and no insurance • Aug 12 Report of domestic assault, warned for speeding noes would dot the river’s banks • July 18 Assisted Cloquet Officer with • July 25 Traffic stop on Hwy 210, driver parties separated for the night • Aug 6 Report of male on bath salts domestic disturbance on Larch St cited for speeding • Aug 1 Report of burglary at the and the field at night would be and out of control, located male and Lounge on Big Lake, located person • Aug 12 Traffic stop on Hwy 31, driver bright with the blaze of their • July 19 Traffic stop on Big Lake Rd, • July 26 Report of fight in the com- brought to jail and brought to jail cited for speeding driver cited for speeding pound camp fires. This season was al- • Aug 7 Report of underage drinkers at • Aug 1 Traffic stop on Big Lake Rd, ways the liveliest, said the story • July 19 Vehicle on side of the Hwy • July 26 Report of door kicked in at Black Bear Casino, one person cited • Aug 13 Report of windows broken at driver arrested for disorderly conduct 210, vehicle ran out of gas had some- Supportive Housing Supportive Housing teller, and would last longer, the • Aug 7 Traffic stop on Airport Rd, one bringing gas to car • Aug 2 Report of fight in the com- Indians spending sometimes a • July 27 Traffic stop on Hwy 210, driver driver cited for no driver’s license, no pound, one brought to hospital to get • Aug 13 Report of kids knocking on • July 20 Report of gas drive-off at gas cited for speeding insurance, and no registration month at the trading post before checked out windows in the compound and grocery for $20.00 returning to the woods for the • July 27 Traffic stop on Trettel Lane, 2 • Aug 8 Traffic stop on Twin Lakes Dr, • Aug 2 Report of gas drive-off at gas • July 20 Traffic stop on Hwy 2, driver underage drinkers cited driver cited for speeding • Aug 14 Traffic stop on Big Lake Rd, long winter. and grocery for $5.00 cited for speeding driver cited for speeding • July 28 Traffic stop on Brevator Rd, • Aug 8 Report of domestic assault in Quote from the book Recollec- • July 21 Traffic stop on Hwy 210, driver driver warned for littering • Aug 3 Report of vehicles gone through the compound, one arrested • Aug 14 Traffic stop on Hwy 2, driver cited for speeding on River Rd, located the juveniles and cited for no insurance tions of Early Days in Duluth • July 28 Traffic stop on Cary Rd, driver arrested and brought to AJC. Located The first child born in Duluth • July 21 Traffic stop on Big Lake Rd, warned for driving conduct the items after the city attained its name driver warned for speeding was an Indian named Joe Shurett. His father was a French and Indian halfbreeed voyageur BAND MEMBERS WITH CICHY, Leslie JOSEPHSON, Charles RITZ, Warren from Quebec, where the fur com- Legal notice panies got their crews for their UNCLAIMED PER CAPITA COPA, Hope KAST, Cheryl SAVAGE, Maxine yearly excursions into the trap- The following is a list of Band mem- ACCOUNTS: CROWE, Gary LAFAVE, John SCHULTZ, Charles Michael bers who have monies in trust with the ping country. He was employed DEFOE, Charles LAPRAIRIE, Robert SCHULTZ, Nicole Diane by the Hudson Bay Company. Fond du Lac Band. We are requesting AMMESMAKI, Beverly DEFOE, Richard LIVINGSTON, Bruce SHARLOW, Gerald D. Joe’s mother was a full blooded the Band member, or his/her heirs, if ANKERSTROM, Arthur Chippewa. the Band member is deceased, contact GLASGOW, Edith MARTINEAU, David SHOFNER, Daniel The family lived near Fond du the Fond du Lac Legal Affairs Office at “Skip” GREENSKY, Charles MARZINSKE, Larry SMITH, Benjamin W. 218-878-2632 or toll-free at 1-800-365- Lac, where Joe was born. How- BANKS, Robert GREENSKY, Florence OLSON, Daniel G. Sr. SMITH, Carl E. ever, Fond du Lac was not then 1613, to assist the Band in distributing BARNEY, Derrick Sr. HERNANDEZ, Phyllis OSTROWSKI, Lorraine STANFORD, Cathy a part of Duluth. It was officially the trust monies. Unless a personal data BARNEY, Frances recognized by the government form or heirship application has been HERNANDEZ, Sherry PALMER, Agnes (aka Agnes TROTTERCHAUDE, Rex for a number of years as a post filed with this office within one year BEGAY, Raymond Sr. HUHN, Cheryl Rock) WIESEN, Dale of this notice, the identified funds will office and was an Indian trad- BOYER, John HYLTON, Tina PERALES, Benjamin Jr. ing post for some years before revert back to the Fond du Lac Band. CAMPBELL, Patricia JEFFERSON (Drucker), Mary PITOSCIA, Donna Duluth got on the map at all. The one year period commences with the first publication. CICHY, Gerard JONES, William Sr. RAISCH-DAY, David Page 12 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | September 2012 Ashi-niswi giizisoog (Thirteen Moons)

Manoominikie giizis is the Leaves Changing Colors Moon. Other names for the month Waatebagaa giizis of September are Mandaamini giizis or Corn Moon and Moozo giizis or Moose Moon. Demonstration Garden Update By Danielle Diver, cold tolerant. Crops like kale, small cost. The low tunnel supply store. The website www. or try your luck with grocery FDLTCC Extension Garden cabbage, broccoli, and cau- frame can be attached to the pvcplans.com also has a plan store garlic. And broad-leaf pe- Coordinator liflower can withstand tem- sides of the raised bed along its for a large cold frame made of rennials can typically be planted peratures as low as 18F. Other length, and a removable clear PVC pipe and plastic tarps. any time of the year that the adly, summer is begin- plants, like peas, carrots, beets, plastic tarp can be placed over If you decide not to employ soil is workable (evergreens ning to wind down, and potatoes, spinach, Swiss chard, the frame. Plans for low tunnels any of these season extension don't always do so well when Sthe chilly air will come lettuce, and onions, can toler- can be found at www.pvcplans. techniques, you should make planted in the late fall), so you soon to arrest the growth of our ate low temperatures as well (in com. You can outfit the north sure to harvest all of your ten- can take advantage of clearance garden plants. At the demon- the range of 30F-50F). The most side of a low tunnel (or a high der crops before the first frost. sales at the local garden centers stration garden we have a hoop tender crops include tomatoes, tunnel or greenhouse) with Most root crops can handle at and stock your landscape with house that will help to stave off peppers, corn, beans, and insulation and/or reflective foil least a light frost, while toma- native edible fruits or other the cold weather for a couple melons which need protection to trap even more heat, and if toes, peppers, squash, and other pollinator-supporting native extra weeks of growth and when temperatures drop below possible you could incorporate tender plants will be withered plants. Check the Minnesota hopefully ripen our tomatoes 50F or so. Protection could be a bottles or barrels of water into and brown by the morning. The Department of Natural Resourc- and watermelons. For those light-colored, lightweight fabric, the design. Cold frames are an- arrival of the first frost doesn't es website at www.dnr.state. of you who don’t have a hoop like AgriFab or Remay (available other season extension option. necessarily mean an end to the mn.us/gardens/nativeplants for house, there are some inex- from online farm supply compa- They are like mini-greenhouses gardening season, though. Last a list of plants native to Min- pensive things you can do to nies), or a canvas tarp, or even with adjustable glass or plastic year I was harvesting potatoes nesota, and check out www. protect your crops until they are a bed sheet. lids. You can make your own almost until Thanksgiving. xerces.org to find out what you ready to harvest. If you have a raised bed cold frames using scrap lum- Also, October is a good time to can do to help native bees and Keep in mind that some gar- garden, you can add a "low tun- ber and an old window, or you plant garlic for next year. You other pollinators. den plants are at least a little nel" to trap heat for a relatively could buy them from a garden can order it from seed suppliers Livelihoods, Food, & Climate By Dave Wilsey some reporting only a third of won’t be harvested this year, Hagley. associated weather episodes, U of MN Extension typical production. according to natural resource Finally, climate patterns af- and related factors such as ex- Yet abundant rainfall in May manager Tom Howes, nor will fect moose populations. And panding and contracting ranges anominike giizis is and record warm spring temps, many in the region. A silver lin- although there will be a moose for insects, plants, and animals. upon us in a year that literally, gave northern garden- ing is that Fond du Lac is taking hunt in 2012, FDL wildlife bi- Shifting climate has made sig- Mhas brought many ers plenty of reasons for hope. advantage of the high water ologist, Mike Schrage, says that nificant challenges to those who surprises and challenges to food Gardens were in early and crops levels to help eradicate Picker- the population is experiencing a rely on wild resources for food, and livelihood systems featuring looked good in mid-June, when elweed, which competes with long-term decline and continues exchange, or income. Years wild natural resources, not the epic rains that followed the the rice in many rice lakes and to be stressed by the combined like this one highlight vulner- least of which was the swal- wet spring flooded out many is also intolerant of high water effects of a winter warming ability, but also serve to dem- lowing of the manoomin by the gardens and commercial crop levels. trend. onstrate the profound wisdom region’s lakes and rivers. producers. In the FDL Ojibwe June flooding also poten- It is beyond doubt that our in strategies that are divers—in This year began on the tail Garden, heavy rainfall under- tially affected regional fisheries. regional climate is shifting, al- products, places, and time. The end of a dry fall and winter scored the wisdom of the tradi- According to one Minnesota though much debate still focus- benefits of such strategies may with little snow cover. With soil tional raised bed system, which DNR hatchery manager, Mark es on the causes of change, the come to be better appreciated exposed and dry, sugar season kept crops above the water and Gottwald, the effects of the likely form of future changes, as our regional climate contin- came and went quickly as a re- channeled runoff. flood on fish populations may and the effects of both. Equally ues to shift, perhaps becoming sult of the quick and sustained June rains also generated high not be apparent for a couple of certain is the fact that natu- characterized by sustained wet onset of warm temperatures in water levels and flooding that years. Flooding also potentially ral resource based livelihood or dry patterns and short yet late Feb. and March. The syrup decimated the year’s manoomin affects fish habitat, according strategies will be substantially dramatic weather events such producers were hit hardest with crop. Fond du Lac’s rice lakes to SeaGrant educator, Cindy influenced by climate patterns, as wind, rain, and snow.

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Ojibwemowin lessons graciously provided by Dave “Niib” Aubid. Basic Ojibwe Language Pronunciation Manoominikewin AAbajichiganan Ikidowinan Interact with other Ojibwe speakers of Glossary of Wild Rice Har- or strokes the manoomin ditional gaadikii’iganaak has mod ] A bag. all levels by listening and speaking. or try your luck with grocery vesting Tools & Terms directly into the jiimaan. a wooden fork at one end. Mashkimodan [ ma/shki/ A standardized spelling system is an store garlic. And broad-leaf pe- Abwi [ a/bwi ] A paddle. Bawa’iganaakoon [ ba/ Gaazhitood Manoomin mo/dan ] Two or more bags. important key to proper pronunciation. rennials can typically be plantedAbwiin [ a/bwiin ] Two or wa’/i/ga/naa/koon ] two a wild rice processer. some- Ingodooshkin one bag The most used standardized system is any time of the year that the more paddles. or more hand held wild rice one who finishes green wild Niizhooshkin two bags the Double Vowel Orthography (DVO). soil is workable (evergreens Asemaa [ a/ se/maa ] harvesting sticks used for rice. Nisooshkin three bags You may find further information on the don't always do so well when Tobacco-oftentimes, a tradi- harvesting manoomin. Gidasan [ gi/da/san ] Nii’ooshkin four bags DVO (Double Vowel Orthography); with- planted in the late fall), so you tional offering of manoomin Biiminaakwaan [ bii/mi/ (You) parch (completely Naanooshkin five bags in the book called “A Concise Dictionary can take advantage of clearance harvesters. naa/kwaan] [ bii/mi/naa/ dry out) something usually Mimigoshkan [ mi mi go of Minnesota Ojibwe.” Ojibwe pronun- sales at the local garden centers Bangisin [ ban/gi/sin ] kwaa nens ] rope, string manoomin shkan ] (You) thresh the ciation skills are enhanced through syl- and stock your landscape with It (manoomin) is falling. Bootaagan [ boo/taa/gan ] Gidasige [ gi/da/si/ge ] manoomin with your mo- lable identification. native edible fruits or other Bawa’am [ ba/wa’/am ] equipment for threshing s/he parches something usu- cassined feet Each of the individual seven vowels of pollinator-supporting native someone harvests manoomin manoomin. through fric- ally manoomin (wild rice) Nooshkaachige [ noo/ the DVO can be a syllable by itself. plants. Check the Minnesota knocking it off the rice plant tion, threshing separates the Giizhigin [ gii/zhi/gin ] shkaa/chi/ge ]s/he winnows Long Vowels Department of Natural Resourc- with sweeping , flailing mo- parched outer hull (skin) it is ripe. it .has completed its the manoomin. Short Vowels es website at www.dnr.state. tions from the manoomin kernel growth. Nooshkaatoon [ noo/ aa = father mn.us/gardens/nativeplants for Binaasin [ bi/naa/sin ] Dakotep [ da/ko/tep ] dako Jiimaan [ jii/maan ] shkaa/toon ] (You) winnow a = about a list of plants native to Min- It (manoomin) is blown off carries the Ojibwe language canoe or generally any wa- it! Remove the chaff from the e = café nesota, and check out www. the rice plant. meaning for tying something. tercraft. wild rice by fanning it within i = pin xerces.org to find out what you Bawa’iganaak [ ba/wa’/i/ duct tape or duck tape when used with the pre- a birch bark container known ii = seen can do to help native bees and o = obey, book other pollinators. ga/naak ] Gaandakii’igan noun wiigwaasi- ; the word as a nooshkaachinaagan one of the two hand held [ gaan/da/kii’/i/gan ] or becomes birchbark canoe = Manoominike [ ma/noo/ oo = boat, boot wild rice harvesting sticks Gaandakii’iganaak wiigwaasi-jiimaan mi/ni/ke ] someone harvests To identify additional syllables, always used in harvesting manoo- [ gaan/da/kii’/i/ga/naak ] Manoominikaan [ manoom- manoomin be sure each syllable contains 1 vowel. min. A bawa’iganaak is a wooden push pole used to inikaan ] Manoominikewin Ma/noo/ When identifying each syllable, create usually are made from cedar propel the jiimaan through a wild rice harvesting area mi/ni/ke/win vowel-ending syllables when possible. tree wood (giizhikaadag). the water. traditionally, a that can be a lake or river or Consonant cluster; 2 or more consonants One bawa’iganaak is used to gaandakii’igan can be made flowage. it can also refer to a that must be pronounced together; ex- pull the manoomin close to from cedar or tamarack. Mea- rice field on the lake or river cept the consonant clusters with m or n; the jiimaan while the other suring anywhere from 12 to or flowage. pronounce divided after m or n. bawa’iganaak gently knocks 20 feet in total length, a tra- Mashkimod [ ma/shki/ Ganawenjigewin Maawanji’idiwin The following Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) statements are given some By FDL Resource Management Staff The 2nd Annual Ganawenjigewin rough English translations. How would you say them in English? Maawanji’idiwin “Taking Care of Things Gathering” will be taking place from 1-6 Hay’, gaawiin gegoo manoo- Giishpin manoomin wii- Gemaage besho iwidi Gaa- buy wild rice (if) you want it. p.m. Sept. 13 behind the FDL Ojibwe min ayaamagasinoon omaa ayaaman booch waasa da- Zaagaskwaajimekaag. School at the powwow arbor. Fond noongom. naadiyan. Perhaps close to over there du Lac Resource Management will be Too bad, no wild rice not any If wild rice you want, it’s nearby Leech Lake. Challenge Transla- showcasing programs with educational of it here now. necessary you’ll have to go tion displays and activities. The Fond du Lac far to get it. Gemaage iwidi keyaa Q? Giga-gashkitoon ina ji- Tribal and Community College Extension Onzaam niibowa gii- Gaa-Waabaabigaanikaag manoominikeyan? Program will highlight the 13 Moons gimiwan Ode’imini-Giizis Ingoji gii-gichi-gimiwan- Perhaps over there in the and Garden programs. There will be a gii-agoojid. zinog. direction of White Earth. Please email your translation farmer’s market and art vendor tables Was too much rain when the Somewhere there was a big to: Thirteenmoons@fdlrez. for local artists and gardeners. To request Strawberry Moon was hang- rain not. Maagizhaa gaye com a table please call Shannon Judd at (218) ing in sky. gidaa-aadawen manoomin A translation will be provided 878-7123 or email shannonjudd@fdlrez. wii-ayaaman. in next month’s Oji-article. com. Hope to see you there. Gigawaabi- And maybe you could/should min. Page 14 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | September 2012 Community News

These community pages Happy Birthday Love Vicki, Mat, and the greatest son Mike We love you very much Sixteen years ago you are yours, the members Happy Birthday family Nykanen II (Sept. 6) Herb, Molly, and Green- came into my life and and employees of the Fond Babes to Shay- you bring a great joy to lee brought me happiness, joy, and love. Happy du Lac Band. We welcome don Thomp- Happy Birthday to my our lives. young one boy Jeff Love, mom and Dave Happy 18th Birthday to Birthday, Tristan Scott family news. Please send son, 8 years old (Sept. 15), Reynolds my son Kyle Dion (Sept. Olson (Sept. 11). us information about births, Mom loves you Shayna Thomp- Love yo Mama Happy Birthday Mikey 29) engagements, weddings, son 4 years old Nykanen II (Sept. 6) You are truly my Pride Of all the days anniversaries and deaths. (Sept. 8). Happy Birthday to Lynn you are the best “little” and Joy, I love you. Please include the full names Reynolds (Sept. 21) brother, love ya little Love, Mom and Chad to celebrate, Love you Always, Mom this one out of the individuals in the Love your in-laws mukwa. shines the rest. Love, Brennin and Jon Happy belat- greeting announcement, Happy Birthday to my Here’s hoping Happy Birthday Joe ed 10th birth- as well as the date of the Grandbabies Shaydon that your 11th is your Shabaiash (Sept. 24) Happy Birthday to our day Taylor occasion. Full names, Thompson (Sept. 15) happiest birthday yet. From your Neighbor wonderful grandson Netland (July including individual last and Shayna Thompson Happy Birthday, Tyler Michael Nykanen II. 16) names are required. (Sept. 8). James Olson (Sept. 10) Always remember that Happy Birthday Son Lots of love, grandma Happy 5th Mom loves you Also, we will include news of Meemah loves you Dustin Whitebird (Sept. and grandpa Foldesi birthday Brooke Sea- graduations (high school and 27) cord (Aug. 22) Happy 2nd Birthday Eli- post-high school) and military Happy Birth- Love Dad, Vicki, broth- Renee Sutherland, Black Love, mom, dad, grand- jah Myer (Sept. 14) we service. Memorials to loved day Ian J. ers, and your sister Bear Slot Administra- ma Ella, and aunties love you, little bear ones or notes of appreciation Proulx (Sept. tive Supervisor would Terri and Gidget Love Mom, Dad, Sky- are also welcomed. 1). Happy like to wish the follow- lar, Grandparents, and Please submit materials Love Mom, 37th ing employees a Happy Happy 16th Family Birthday Birthday: Birthday Mor- during the first two weeks Dad, and Isabelle to Travis Stanley Brown III (Sept. gan Murray Happy 40th Birthday to of the month preceding the Happy 1st Birthday to Paulson 2), Kathleen Rilling (Sept. 29) my best friend Vanessa next issue. For example, send Jace Nelson (Sept. 14), (Sept. 1) (Sept. 6), Eric Kowalski Love you, Northrup (Sept. 11) notices to us by or on Sept. the greatest Love, Bridget, Jalen, and (Sept. 7), Erik Bergquist mom, Dad, and JJ wacky wollie. 18, 2012 for the Oct. 2012 gift I’ve ever Cordell (Sept. 15), Grantt I love you issue. Information may be received. Greenleaf (Sept. 24), Mino-bezhigo dibishkaa to the sky sent by U.S. mail to FDL News, May you Happy Birthday Jon Gerald Peterson (Sept. biibii Jace Nelson (Sept. Hill (Sept. 4) you are 25), and Tanya Felix 14) Thank you for all and back, 1720 Big Lake Rd., Cloquet, stay happy, “chink eye turtle” Minn. 55720, or by email to healthy, and an awesome friend and (Sept. 30). the light and joy you soon you’ll be our fa- bring to our days. One is [email protected]. over-all amazing. Happy 14th vorite son-in-law. Enjoy Happy Birth- wonderful. The telephone number is Love your maamaa and Birthday Every day but enjoy day Dannell With love, gramma and lil doggie brother Jasper Tanisha (218)878-2682. You may also your birthday just a little Savage (Sept. grampa drop off items at our office Martineau Happy Birthday Lois more. 2) To my (Sept. 3) at the Cloquet Tribal Center. Shabaiash (Sept. 7) Love, Tammy, Dave, and Friend, my Happy birthday to my Love, Mom, Please remember to include From Moo Geed Mikey II defender, my daughter Natasha Cloud Dad, Courtney, Cam- the date of the birthday, clarifier, my listener, my (Sept. 2) eron, Tamara, Talayah, anniversary, etc. in your Happy Birthday Robert Happy Birthday Jon Hill conspirator, my coun- Love, Mom and Brenda and Chazz greeting. Always include your Blacketter (Sept. 7) to my most wonder- selor, my beautiful sister. ful Fiancé, have a great Happy 40 years young. Happy birthday daytime phone number and Love Violet Happy 4th birthday. I love you, Darci to my grandson Birthday Mer- your name with anything you Happy Birthday Little Love you, Brennin Lynn Leo Wright lin Deegan III submit. Materials may be Brother Jeff fro Reyn- Happy Birthday Anne (Sept. 24) (Sept. 16) edited for clarity and length. olds (Sept. 9) Happy Birthday to Fineday (Sept. 12). Love, Grandma Love, Mama

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Obituary Jr., Columbus, Ohio, Cynthia The Family of Anna Thomp- Memorial Schultz and children Aaron, Sheralyn "Sheri" Perales (Perales) Moore (James) Colum- son would like to extend our In Memory of Nancy Marie Paul, Charlie and Nicole, sib- Brown, 49, of San Antonio, bus, Ohio, Veronica (Perales) sincere gratitude to the Reser- Howes (Oct. 16, 1947 – Sept. lings Chuck, Karen, and Kevin, Texas, passed away at Christus Martinez (Jeremy) San Antonio, vation Business Committee for 30, 2004) I love and miss you niece Rochelle and nephew Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Father-in-law Ronald Brown, their sympathy and generos- mommy. There isn’t a day that Kevin, and all your aunties, Hills on June 3, 2012. Shera- Boerne, Texas; several nieces ity during our time of grief. I don’t think about you and uncle, and cousins. lyn was born on Jan. 14, 1963 and nephews; aunt, Shirley We would also like to thank the many cherished memo- in Baudette, Minn., daughter Godfrey, Duluth, Minn.; many the ENP staff for a wonderful ries. Thank you for helping me Congratulations of Anna (Whitebird) Perales, aunts, uncles, and cousins, meal, St Luke’s staff on Cardiac become the woman that I am Congratulations Columbus, Ohio, and Benjamin Toledo, Ohio. Online guestbook 5E, 2W medical, and Cloquet today and will become. We’ll be to Cody Tesser for Perales who preceded her in may be signed at www.sunsetn- Hospital for caring for Anna, sure to eat at Famous Dave’s to being elected Grand death. She was also preceded wfuneralhome.com thank you to Tim Handevidt celebrate what would have been Portage Senior Brave in death by her grandparents for handling everything so your 65th Birthday Oct. 16 as for the second year Simon Whitebird and Kathryn Thank You smoothly. A special thank you well. in a row! We are (Godfrey) Lucas, and Francisco To Trasportation/Transit to our family, those that came Love always your daughter, so proud of you!!!! and Angelita Perales, and Moth- Thanks for the wonderful retire- from out of state and were there Kathy Jo King Love, Mom, Duckie, er-in-law Iris Brown. Survived ment party. The Bear waterfall non-stop and gave those little and the rest of your family! by husband Michael Brown, is beautiful and is up and work- breaks, brought food, provided In loving memory of Cheryl children Mark Perales, Mi- ing in my rock garden. Also good company, and helped each Diver Schultz on the 10 year randa Perales, Benjamin Frazier, thanks to the MIS Department other get through. anniversary of your passing Katherine Frazier, and Michael for the gift of money. Sincerely, Anna’s Family on Sept. 22, 2002. You are still Frazier, grandson Jacob Massey, Thank you, Adella Roy missed. Love, your family: Par- and siblings Benjamin Perales ents Chuck and Faye Diver, Paul

Students of the Journey Garden Program dig up vegetables for the A huddle just before last month’s final game of the LAX-4-Life camp. final feast. PageWaategagaa-giizi 16 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin – nan Leaves | September 2012 Changing Color Moon September 2012 CCC: Cloquet Community Center, (218)878-7504; BCC: Brookston Community Center, (218)878-8048; SCC: Sawyer Community Center, (218)878-8185; CAIR: Center for American Indian Resources; MNAW: Min no aya win (218)879-1227; BBCR: Black Bear Casino Resort; OJS: FDL Ojibwe School; CFC: Cloquet Forestry Center; NRG: Natural Resource Garage; BBGC: Black Bear Golf Course; MKW: Mash-Ka-Wisen Powwow Grounds; DC: Damiano Center; FDLTCC: Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College; OJSHS: Ojibwe School Head Start; FDLGG: Fond du Lac Gas & Grocery; TRC: Tagwii Recovery Center; FDLM: Fond du Lac Museum; CPT: Cloquet Premier Theatre; OJS: Ojibwe school; RMD: Resource Management Division; TCC: Tribal Center Classroom; FACE: Family and Child Education Bldg. MKWTC: Mash-ka-wisen Treatment Center Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Pool closed Open Basketball CCC September 7 September 30 Wisdom Steps September 22 FDL Elder Activity Golf Tournament Randy Travis BB Brunch & Encore Theater 9 a.m. BBGC 7 p.m. BBCR Call 878-7563 1

Pool closed Get Fit 12 p.m. CCC Water Aerobics 8:15 a.m. Get Fit 12 p.m. CCC Water Aerobics 8:15 a.m. Water Aerobics 10 a.m. Volleyball net up 10 a.m. Zumba Toning 12 p.m. CCC Zumba 12 p.m. CCC CCC CCC CCC CCC Elder Exercise 9 a.m. CCC Teen Dodgeball 3:15 p.m. Wisdom Steps Golf Tour- Open basketball CCC Have a WIC 12 p.m. CAIR Elder Concern 10 a.m. CCC nament 9 a.m. BBGC Adult Dodgeball 12 p.m. Flute Circle 3:30 p.m. CCC CCC Water Aerobics 5 p.m. safe CCC Aqua Zumba 5 p.m. Adult game day 12:30 CCC Cooking class 12 p.m. CCC Labor Day AA/NA support 6 p.m. p.m. CCC Ojibwe Language table 5 Youth open swim 3 p.m. TRC GED 4:30 p.m. SCC p.m. CCC CCC AA/NA support 6 p.m. Aqua Zumba 6 p.m. CCC 2 3 4 5 TRC 6 7 8

Water Aerobics 10 a.m. Water Aerobics 8:15 a.m. Get Fit 12 p.m. CCC Water Aerobics 8:15 a.m. Get Fit 12 p.m. CCC Water Aerobics 8:15 a.m. Water Aerobics 10 a.m. CCC CCC Zumba Toning 12 p.m. CCC Zumba 12 p.m. CCC CCC CCC Volleyball net up 10 a.m. Elder Exercise 9 a.m. CCC CCC Elder Exercise 9 a.m. CCC Taking Care of Things Adult Dodgeball 12 p.m. Gift of Health 12 p.m. CCC CCC WIC 12 p.m. CAIR Elder Concern 10 a.m. Gathering 1 p.m. OJS CCC GED 4:30 p.m. SCC Flute Circle 3:30 p.m. CCC CCC Teen Dodgeball 3:15 p.m. Youth open swim 3 p.m. Cribbage 5 p.m. CCC Water Aerobics 6 p.m. CCC Aqua Zumba 5 p.m. CCC OTM pickup 12 p.m. CCC CCC CCC AA/NA support 6 p.m. GED 4:30 p.m. SCC Ojibwe Language table Aqua Zumba 6 p.m. CCC TRC I CAN COPE 5 p.m. CCC 5 p.m. CCC AA/NA support 6 p.m. 9 10 11 12 TRC 13 14 15

Water Aerobics 10 a.m. Water Aerobics 8:15 a.m. Get Fit 12 p.m. CCC Water Aerobics 8:15 a.m. Get Fit 12 p.m. CCC Water Aerobics 8:15 a.m. Water Aerobics 10 a.m. CCC CCC Zumba Toning 12 p.m. CCC Zumba 12 p.m. CCC CCC CCC Elder Exercise 9 a.m. CCC CCC Elder Exercise 9 a.m. CCC Teen Dodgeball 3:15 p.m. Adult Dodgeball 12 p.m. Randy Travis 7 p.m. BBCR P&I Swim 3:30 p.m. CCC WIC 12 p.m. CAIR Elder Concern 10 a.m. CCC CCC GED 4:30 p.m. SCC Flute Circle 3:30 p.m. CCC CCC P&I Swim 3:30 p.m. CCC Youth open swim 3 p.m. Cribbage 5 p.m. CCC Aqua Zumba 5 p.m. CCC Adult Game Day 12:30 Ojibwe Language table 5 CCC Water Aerobics 6 p.m. AA/NA support 6 p.m. p.m. CCC p.m. CCC Aqua Zumba 6 p.m. CCC CCC TRC FDLOJS swim classes 3:15 AA/NA support 6 p.m. p.m. CCC TRC 16 17 18 GED 4:30 p.m. SCC 19 20 21 22

Water Aerobics 10 a.m. Water Aerobics 8:15 a.m. Get Fit 12 p.m. CCC Water Aerobics 8:15 a.m. Get Fit 12 p.m. CCC Water Aerobics 8:15 a.m. CCC CCC Zumba Toning 12 p.m. CCC CCC Zumba 12 p.m. CCC CCC Placement for swim class Elder Exercise 9 a.m. CCC WIC 12 p.m. MNAW Elder Exercise 9 a.m. CCC Teen Dodgeball 3:15 p.m. Adult Dodgeball 12 p.m. P&I Swim class 3:30 p.m. Flute Circle 3:30 p.m. CCC Elder Concern 10 a.m. CCC CCC CCC 1 p.m. CCC 23 CCC GED 4:30 p.m. SCC FDLOJS swim class 3:15 P&I Swim Class 3:30 p.m. Youth open swim 1 p.m. GED 4:30 p.m. SCC Aqua Zumba 5 p.m. CCC p.m. CCC CCC CCC Water Aerobics 10 a.m. Cribbage 5 p.m. CCC AA/NA support 6 p.m. TRC Adult Game Day 12:30 p.m. Ojibwe Language table 5 Aqua Zumba 6 p.m. CCC CCC Water Aerobics 6 p.m. CCC CCC p.m. CCC FDL Elder Activity – BB Sobriety Feast 6 p.m. CCC AA/NA support 6 p.m. TRC brunch & Encore The- ater. Call 878-7563 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 Any persons with FDL Writs & Orders of Exclusion are not allowed to attend any FDL Field Trips or Activities.