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A Monthly Chronicle of White Earth Reservation

Vol. 23 No. 11 White Earth, Minn. [email protected] Wednesday, November 7, 2018 WE Business Committee extends Stocking sturgeon in reservation lakes Land Access Permits to descendants

During a special meeting held Monday, taken to White Earth Enrollments for Oct. 15, the White Earth Reservation issuance of a descendant letter prior to Business Committee (RBC) passed a reso - going to the Department of Motor Vehicle. lution reinstating land access for descen - Land access was previously allowed by dants of White Earth enrolled members. resolution but was rescinded in May 2016. A tribally issued card will be honored The White Earth Reservation Business as a Land Access Permit for White Earth Committee recognizes that allowing descendants that will allow access onto or descendants access to tribal land will allow through tribal land for the purposes of hunt - families to carry on traditional activites ing, fishing and trapping during state sea - together. sons. Descendants will abide by state rules and regulations while exercising these priv - ileges on tribal land. The Tribal Descendant card will allow access onto or through tribal land for hunt - ing, fishing and trapping as long as the cardholder is in possession of a current state White Earth license or permit. Those activities not recently hosted allowed include the gathering of firewood, their annual recreational (ATV, snowmobile, etc.) and sturgeon release camping without a tribal permit. These ceremony at White restrictions do not apply to roads that have Earth Lake. This easements or rights of way through lands was the 19th year owned by the tribe. of a 20 year The descendant card will be issued by management plan. Top : One of 9,112 the White Earth Department of Motor sturgeon released Vehicle beginning today (Wednesday, Oct. in reservation lakes. 24). The card will be valid for four years Left : Will Bement, and will cost $35. White Earth Natural Individuals wishing to apply for a Resources, shows descendant card must provide proof of par - a student from ent(s) or grandparent(s) enrolled with Naytahwaush Community Charter White Earth; these documents must be School a sturgeon.

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Anishinaabeg Today Sacred burial ground to remain closed with limited access to Native Americans The Anishinaabeg Today (AT) is the offical publica - tion of White Earth Reservation and is published once a month. Editorials and articles appearing in the AT are ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Historical Society the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily (MNHS) decided Oct. 25 to keep the Grand Mound Historic reflect the opinion or attitude of the AT staff or the White Site closed to the general public, following the wishes of Earth Reservation Business Committee. descendants of Native Americans who are buried at the The AT reserves the right to reject any advertising sacred site. The site will be accessible to Native Americans or materials submitted for publication. The submission for ceremonial and educational purposes. of articles, and photos is encouraged, however, they are “This site is first and foremost a burial ground with subject to editing for grammar, length, and malicious/ thousands of human remains still interred there,” said Joe libelous content. The Editor makes the sole decision of Horse Capture, director of Native American Initiatives at what is published in the AT and will not assume any MNHS. “This decision honors Native ancestors and ensures responsibility for unsolicited material nor will the AT respect for Native American culture and history.” guarantee publication upon submission. Deadlines are MNHS will continue to preserve the mounds while strictly enforced! Deadline dates are printed on Page 2 working toward a long-range plan for the site’s future that in each issue. includes the possible transfer of the site to a Native American tribe or tribes. In the immediate future, MNHS will research The AT is distributed at no charge to all postal options regarding the future of the site’s visitor center, and patrons living on White Earth Reservation, and by mail staff will work with both Native and non-Native stakeholders to White Earth Reservation members (who request the to develop educational outreach opportunities to share the newspaper - one per household) living within the United Photo courtesy of MNHS history of Grand Mound with the general public. States. The cost of a newspaper subscription is $12 per “Grand Mound is part of an interconnected line of burial who have a cultural connection to Grand Mound. A total of year for non-members (including descendants) living off mounds that runs for 90 miles along the Canadian and U.S. 18 Native communities provided feedback. Across the board, the reservation. The AT can be read online for no cost sides of the Rainy River,” said Kent Whitworth, MNHS both Native and non-Native stakeholders repeatedly at www.whiteearth.com. director and CEO. “The historical importance of this site expressed the importance of preserving and educating the For more information call 218-983-3285 Ext. cannot be understated, but we must protect it and provide public about Grand Mound. 5903, email: [email protected], fax: 218-983- education while also ensuring that Native people can care for The MNHS Executive Council (board) reviewed and 3641, or write to: the place where their ancestors lie.” approved a report summarizing that engagement and recom - MNHS acquired Grand Mound in 1970, opened a visitor mending the site remain closed to the general public, except Anishinaabeg Today center in 1976, and operated it as a publicly accessible his - for access by Native Americans for ceremonial and educa - PO Box 418 toric site until 2002 when budget cuts forced its closure. tional purposes. White Earth, MN 56591 Since then, MNHS has continued to maintain the preserva - Located 17 miles west of International Falls, the Grand Member of the tion and security of the historic site while exploring options Mound Historic Site comprises five sacred burial mounds v Native American Journalist Association for its future. and an ancient sturgeon fishing village. The village dates v Minnesota Newspaper Association In 2014, MNHS began the most recent effort to engage back more than 5,000 years while the mounds were first community members about the site, speaking with business, developed approximately 2,000 years ago. The site’s biggest WER Business Committee civic, educational and cultural leaders from International burial mound is the largest earthwork mound in the upper Falls and Koochiching County as well as Native American Midwest, measuring 25 feet in height and 140 feet in length. and Canadian First Nations peoples. In 2017, MNHS It is part of a network of mounds, sturgeon fishing sites and Terrence “Terry” Tibbetts expanded Native American engagement to include all seven seasonal villages stretching 90 miles along the Rainy River Chairman Ojibwe and four Dakota tribes in Minnesota, as well as in Canada and the U.S. The site became a National Historic Landmark in 2011. Leonard Alan Roy exiled communities and Native Americans outside the state Secretary-Treasurer Raymond Auginaush Sr. Meet the White Earth Reservation Constitutional Delegates District I Representative Kathy Goodwin District II Representative Eugene “Umsy” Tibbetts District III Representative Editor

Gary W. Padrta Future Issues * Deadline Issue Date

Nov. 28 Dec. 5

Dec. 26 Jan. TBD

Jan. 30 Feb. 6

Feb. 27 March 6 Submitted photo March 27 April 3 The White Earth Constitutional Delegates attended the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe TEC meeting Oct. 30 in Walker, Minn. White Earth delegates from the left are Chairman Eugene Glenn Sommers - District II, Leonard Thompson (non * Deadline and issue dates subject to change delegate), Secretary-Treasurer Jolyn L. Donnell - Cass Lake Area, Evelyn Bellanger - District III, Patty Straub - District II, Sybil Gund - Metro/Urban, Louie Johannsen - Iron Range, Vice Chairman Mike Swan - District III, White Earth Secretary-Treasurer Alan Roy, District I Representative Raymond Auginaush Sr., and Ray Bellcourt - Delegate at Large. Gashkadino-giizis (Freezing Water Moon) 7, 2018 Anishinaabeg Today 3

News From Chairman Terry Tibbetts White Earth tribal offices The White Earth Reservation Business tional rights or guaran - Committee (RBC) recently reinforced its support for tees enjoyed by other cit - closed for the holidays the rights of tribal members through its enactment of izens of the United a resolution supporting the White Earth Tribal Court States, including but not White Earth RBC offices will be closed on as a neutral and independent decision-making body, limited to freedom of Monday, Nov. 12 for Veterans Day and will reopen and an important component of the tribal government. religion and conscience, on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 8 a.m. They will also be The RBC recognizes that a strong and independent freedom of speech, the closed on Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23 dispute resolution body that is free from any outside right to orderly associa - for the Thanksgiving holiday and will reopen on interference, including interference by the RBC itself, tion or assembly, the Monday, Nov. 26 at 8 a.m . is in the best interest of White Earth tribal members, right to petition for and in turn furthers the larger interest of the White action or the redress of Earth Nation as a whole. grievances, and due The current RBC was concerned that the actions process of law.” of the previous governing body in rescinding prior The White Earth RBC believes that the White RBC resolutions declaring the independence of the Earth Tribal Court is the most effective body to assure Tribal Court; and rescinding prior resolutions which that the rights of tribal members detailed above are reinforced the tribal government’s respect for the respected and carried forward as intended by the tribal Tribal Court as a neutral dispute resolution body, were members who enacted these protections for tribal a setback and were disruptive to the White Earth members by approving the MCT Constitution. Nation. It is the intention of the current RBC to make Furthermore, the RBC is confident that the Tribal clear to the tribal membership that it views an inde - Courts of the various Bands of the MCT are fully pendent White Earth Tribal Court as an important part grounded in the organizational documents of the of an effective tribal government. Minnesota Chippewa Tribe; and that the Tribal Courts The White Earth Tribal Court was established should be permitted to develop as an essential compo - through the RBC’s enactment of the Tribal Judicial nent of an effective tribal government, free from inter - Code on Nov. 3, 1997. One of the primary purposes ference by the RBC. for establishing the Tribal Court was to further the In addition to the rights specified in the MCT purposes of Article XIII of the Revised Constitution Constitution, tribal members are guaranteed the rights and Bylaws of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe (MCT included in the Indian Civil Rights Act, a federal law Constitution). The full text of Article XIII of the MCT enacted by Congress in 1968. The United States Constitution, entitled “Rights of Members,” is as fol - Supreme Court has consistently recognized Tribal lows: Courts as the appropriate forums for the adjudication “All members of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe of disputes arising under the Indian Civil Rights Act. shall be accorded by the governing body equal rights, Consistent with this reasoning, the White Earth RBC equal protection, and equal opportunities to participate agrees that the White Earth Tribal Court should be in the economic resources and activities of the Tribe, and no member shall be denied any of the constitu - See Chairman Page 20

Pine Point Chili and Frybread Cook Off

ATTENTION WE MEMBERS! Submitted photo The annual Pine Point Chili and Frybread Cook Off was recently held at the Pine Point School. You MUST update your address with White Earth Judging the chili were Eugene Sommers, clockwise from left, Peter Drift Sr. (partially hidden), District Enrollments even if you updated your address with White III Representative Umsy Tibbetts and Curtis Rogers. Winners for frybread were Rachel Fineday (1st), Earth Licensing (IDs), White Earth Election Board, or the Melissa Moran (2nd), and Kristy Fineday (3rd). Winners for chili were Michelle Christenson (1st), Anishinaabeg Today Rachel Fineday (2nd), and Mike Swan (3rd). Officers from the White Earth Police Department beat the Call WE Enrollments at 218-983-4643 Pine Point teens in a game of kickball, 20-19. 4 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Wark honored for commitment to rez parks Bemidji State University to celebrate Native American Heritage Month BEMIDJI—Throughout November, Native American Heritage Month events; faculty, staff and students at BSU will pay • 6 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday until tribute to the ancestry and traditions of Dec. 12: Ojibwemowin: Ojibwe Language Native Americans during National Native Table, American Indian Resource Center American Heritage Month. (AIRC). “Bemidji, named after the Ojibwe • 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. word meaning “Lake that traverses another 8: First generation college student day, body of water” is fortunate to experience a Upper Lakeside lounge. dynamic local culture and history, located between the three largest American Indian • 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8: Colin nations in Minnesota—Leech Lake, Red Cash presentation about recovery, AIRC. Lake and White Earth,” a release from the • 5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 9-10: university said. Traditional Native American moccasin And BSU is home to American Indian making class, Niganawenimaanaaig pro - students from across Minnesota and its gram, AIRC. neighboring states, as well as from New • 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13 and Nov. 20: York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Idaho Traditional Native American Beading class, and Canada, the release said. The month- Niganawenimaanaaig program, AIRC. long celebration is a time “to recognize the On Thursday, Nov. 1, Ricky White, rich and diverse cultures, traditions and his - superintendent of the Circle of Life tories of Native American people and to Academy on White Earth Reservation acknowledge the important contributions spoke on “Integrating Culture and they have made and continue to make in Language into Curriculum,” at the our current world.” American Indian Resource Center. National Native American Heritage Photo by Gary W. Padrta Month also is an opportune time to teach others about the political distinction of trib - You can reach the A surprise recognition celebration was recently held for Jeff Wark by his White Earth al nations and to raise a general awareness Anishinaabeg Today Natural Resources peers at the Twin Lakes Fire Department in Naytahwaush. For about challenges Indigenous people have the past several summers, Wark took care of Little Elbow Lake Park and the Roy at Lake Park. He was instrumental in establishing the park in Roy Lake. In addition to faced, both historically and in the present, 218-983-3285 Ext. 5903 a hand-made planter dedicated to Wark, he was also presented a Pendleton blanket and the ways in which they have worked to or by Chairman Terry Tibbetts and District I Representative Raymond Auginaush Sr. conquer these challenges, the release said. email [email protected] Here’s a schedule of some of the Gashkadino-giizis (Freezing Water Moon) 7, 2018 Anishinaabeg Today 5 USDA announces funding to help low-income Rez Briefs individuals and families buy or repair homes RBC offices closed for the holidays DETROIT LAKES, Minn., – USDA Rural term and can be used to improve or modernize homes Most White Earth RBC offices will be closed on Monday, Nov. Development State Director Brad Finstad announced and do essential repairs. Grants of up to $7,500 are 12 for Veterans Day and will reopen on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 8 a.m. today that USDA has funding availabile for very low- available to homeowners 62 and older and must be They will also be closed Nov. 22-23 for Thanksgiving and will and low-income individuals and families seeking to used to remove health or safety hazards, such as fixing reopen on Monday, Nov. 26 at 8 a.m. purchase or repair a home in a rural area. a leaking roof, installing indoor plumbing, or replac - “Our housing staff will work one-on-one to ing a furnace. Save the Date There will be free Cessation/Weight Loss hypnosis seminars ensure quality customer service for all applicants,” Time is limited to receive these funds. Qualified on Dec. 12 at the Shooting Star Casino Event Center. Finstad said. “To help prepare potential buyers for this applicants have until the end of September 2019 to 11 a. m - Noon / Cessation exciting next step, USDA requires applicants to take a apply. Contact a USDA Rural Development Housing 2-3 p.m. / Weight Loss homeownership education course that helps prepare Specialist in your area today, to see if you qualify. Pre-register by calling Gina Boudreau at 218-983-3286 Ext them for the buying process to safeguard this impor - In April 2017, President Donald J. Trump estab - 1357. If you leave a message please leave your name, phone num - tant investment.” lished the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and ber and which session you want to attend. USDA’s Direct Home Loan Program offers Rural Prosperity to identify legislative, regulatory and financing to qualified very-low and low-income appli - policy changes that could promote agriculture and New open AA meeting cants that are unable to qualify for traditional financ - prosperity in rural communities. In January 2018, ing. No down payment is required, and the interest Secretary Perdue presented the Task Force’s findings Monday Eye Opener @ Grace Lutheran AA meetings will be rate could be as low as one percent with a subsidy. to President Trump. These findings included 31rec - held Mondays at 10 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 213 Roosevelt Applicants must meet income and credit guidelines ommendations to align the federal government with Avenue in Detroit Lakes. The church is south of Hwy 34 and and demonstrate repayment ability. The program is state, local and tribal governments to take advantage Roosevelt. Use the southwest entrance to the church. If alcohol is available in rural communities of 20,000 people or of opportunities that exist in rural America. causing you problems then please join us for a better way of life. less. Handicap accessible. Data shows that Rural Development’s home loan USDA Rural Development loans and grants pro - programs increase economic development and job vide assistance that supports infrastructure improve - Waubun School Forest trails available for walking ments; business development; housing; community creation in rural communities. For example, according The Waubun School Forest trails are available for walking. services such as schools, public safety and health care; to the National Association of Realtors, the sale of an The School Forest is located 9.8 miles east of Waubun at 2541 State and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more existing median-priced home generates nearly Hwy 113. $60,000 in local economic activity. This includes information, visit www.rd.usda.gov/mn. direct real estate industry supports, home furnishings, For further information or questions regarding Diabetes Bingo dates appliances and landscaping and other economic activ - this matter, please contact Deb Trautner at the Detroit Diabetes Bingo will be held Nov. 8 in Rice Lake, Dec. 4 in ity. Lakes Rural Development Office at 809 8th Street SE, White Earth and Dec. 5 in Pine Point. Bingo will begin after the The maximum loan amount for repair is $20,000 Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 218-847-9392 Ext. 4, or 11:30 a.m. elder nutrition meal. Bingo at Mahnomen will begin at 1 at a one percent interest rate, repayable for a 20-year [email protected]. p.m. at Valley View Apartments. All are welcome. Dates are sub - ject to change .

Ronnie Melina wins boxing match in Red Lake White Earth Urban Liaison Office The White Earth Urban Liaison Office address is 214 West Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis at the Carriage House behind the brick mansion. Thier direct line is 612-813-1590.

Ogema VFW Post 9880 Auxillary meeting Ogema VFW Post 9880 Auxiliary will meet on Monday, Nov. 12 at 9 a.m. in the Ogema VFW Hall Next WECOE meeting The White Earth Council of Elders will meet Tuesday, Dec. 4 during lunch at the Rice Lake ENP site. All Elders 55 and older are welcome to join.

Tents will require a rental fee There is a $200 rental fee for the 30 x 30 tent from White Earth Maintenance. It includes set up and tear down. Payment in full will be required before set up.

Looking for a job? The White Earth Human Resources Department has a Job Hotline. Call 218-983-3285 and ask for Ext. 1000, or look online at www.whiteearth.com.

WE Urban Council meeting dates The White Earth Urban Community Council meets the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe building at 1308 E. Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis.

Submitted photo Booking White Earth Community Center White Earth Reservation boxer Ronnie Melina defeated Damon Jones of Red Lake during a match on Oct. To book an event at the White Earth Community Center call 13 in Red Lake. Round one: Jones came out aggressive, Melina tried to establish his jab early on but Mike Bevins at 218-204-0128. Please call after 4:30 p.m. Jones avoided punches with head movement. Round two: Melina came out more aggressive, landing very hard punches to the head and body. Melina was able to drop Jones at the end of round two with a flurry Elder bingo/potluck at urban MCT building of hard body shots. Round three: Jones, determined to win the fight, came out throwing hard over hand The White Earth Urban Community Council will have an elder rights, Melina was able to keep Jones at bay with a long jab. Both fighters exchanged punches in the final potluck luncheon on Saturday, November 13 at noon at the MCT seconds of round three. At the end of the match the score cards read a unanimous decision for Melina. building at 1308 Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis. From left to right are coach Joe Torres Morones, coach Eugene Sommers, Ronnie Melina, and coach Robert Badillo. 6 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Civilian turned cop (for a day)

By Candace Rastedt • Don’t ask to play with the siren/horn WE Marketing Strategy & Communication buttons; you will get the same odd look as the previous bullet point. Most little girls have dreams of becoming • The “there is no stupid question” rule a veterinarian, teacher or a princess, but this doesn’t not apply. Yes, a person can ask very chick has always dreamed of being a police stupid questions and get repetitive odd looks. officer. How I ever found marketing, I will On a more serious note, here is better, never know. Therefore, when I was finally more legit advice: given the opportunity to spend the day with a • Please move over to the other lane when cop, I jumped at the chance. you are passing someone being pulled over; it Now, when I first imaged doing a ride was scary how close some people got. along with an officer, I kept picturing every • When you are being pulled over, please police-affiliated show I could think of and, of make sure you are choosing a safe location for course, the movie Ride Along with Kevin Hart both you and the police officer. and Ice Cube. They definitely are all realistic • Please be truthful when being pulled portrayals, right? Yeah, no. over; the cop knows when you are lying (“I Rocking my best pair of aviator sunglass - swear I was only going 55mph” doesn’t match es and sitting in a police car—front seat thank when you are clocked at 71mph in a 55mph goodness—was everything I imagined (even if zone). I had to sit in the vehicle at all times and was • Please be kind and courteous to the instructed to touch nothing). The entire day I police officer who has pulled you over; it is was with the tribal officer I had to try to keep his/her job to make sure you and everyone else the goofy grin off of my face to not seem like is safe. a total chump. I mean, how often do regular All of the advice I have written about people like me get to do this? Not often, espe - stems from my day with a great tribal officer cially the exciting day I was part of. who puts his life on the line every time he During my 10-hour shift as a “cop” and steps into his police cruiser. If you are to take through my endless chatter with my assigned anything from this article, please remember to police officer, I noted a few things and thought not joke about tasing someone and to be cour - I would write some advice: teous. Would you lie to your mom about • Don’t joke with a cop that you are going speeding? I sure hope not. to kick him/her out of the car and drive away. After everything I experienced, I just You will laugh and he/she won’t. want to say thank you to the tribal police offi - • When you ask if you can tase someone cer who took me on my first ride along—you just to see what happens, everyone will give are awesome, and I am sorry for my endless you an odd look. amount of questions and talking.

Tony Award winning actor visits White Earth

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Omar Metwally, a Tony Award winning actor, best known for his Showtime series “The Affair” and his roles in “Rendition,” “Munich” and “Mirel,” spent five days in early October working with Boys and Girls Club youth on performance and play writing skills. Omar guided youth through activities that he acquired through his studies to become an actor. Youth split into groups and were given the opportunity to write their own short-story play and then perform their play to their peers on their final day with Omar. Terri Darco, CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the White Earth Reservation, said it was unbelievable to see the growth and involvement displayed by the youth in just those few short days. “It was powerful seeing how much Omar’s interaction with the kids impacted them.” Omar has committed his continued work with the club youth of White Earth in the near future! Gashkadino-giizis (Freezing Water Moon) 7, 2018 Anishinaabeg Today 7

White Earth Council of Elders

By Lucille Silk, Chairperson White Earth Council of Elders

It is always so wonderful to have nice warm weather for a few days and to do laundry and hang those clothes on the lines one more time. Also we are able to get those last minute out - door chores done, like raking leaves, preparing the lawn equip - ment, putting the lawn ornaments away, and winterizing our homes. It is difficult to say goodbye to summer and look towards the snow and cold months ahead. Remember to take your Vitamin D, as winter time can become very depressing without the sun. The fall season has been a time for church dinners and other fundraisers. Also, it is time for many of the health fairs in our surrounding areas. The White Earth Community Health Fair was held Oct. 31 at the Naytahwaush Sports Center. Many had a good time visiting the educational booths and all enjoyed the chili lunch. The Women’s Night Out event was held Oct. 24 at the Shooting Star Event Center with dinner and speakers, plus hon - oring all those survivors of breast cancer. Survivors and their family members gathered together and made this night special. The Wisdom Steps Program will be asking all members to Photo by Jennifer Booge be gathering your information to be given to your local repre - sentative by the deadline date of Dec. 31. This includes the A Child Passenger Safety Technician Course was held Oct. 8-10 in White Earth. The technicians who par - health card and your walk card. We will try to have meetings at ticipated in the training learned about the importance of proper car seat, booster seat and seat belt use. most communities to assist with the completion needs as well as any questions that you may have. Remember that these entries Child Passenger Safety Course will enable you to attend the conference next June at Hinckley. We also ask that you make a concerted effort to attend the con - is about saving lives and educating parents ference when you sign up, as hotel rooms are made prior to the conference and become quite expensive when not kept. Also, A Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technician child passenger safety program in the area. She has items like t-shirts have to be made in a timely manner. These Course was held Oct. 8-10 in White Earth. Attendees dedicated much of her time to traffic safety ensuring items will not be given to those who do not attend the confer - were employees from White Earth Reservation that the areas young passengers continue to be a pri - ence. A $20 conference fee is required by Dec. 31 and will be Business Committee, Red Lake Nation, and ority. non-refundable, as it covers part of your hotel room, meals, and Aberdeen and Becker County Human Services. The technicians who participated in the three- transportation. Child passenger safety is about saving lives and day child passenger safety training learned about the Some of our Elders take the time to attend the weekly educating parents. Car crashes are the leading cause importance of proper car seat, booster seat and seat Business Committee meetings of our Council. The meetings are of death and disability of children in the United belt use. They also learned about the affects of the open to the public and if you have concerns for the Council, try States. Many of these injuries and deaths could be non-use and improper use of these restraints and the to attend when possible and ask your questions. prevented by simply using a properly installed child deadly consequences associated with it. Some Elders met with the Elder Nutrition manager and restraint. Education on the proper use of car seats, The newly certified CPS technicians are dedicat - some of her staff on Oct. 23 at Elbow Lake Village. We dis - booster seats, and seat belts can prevent injuries and ed to educating children, parents, and community cussed the needs of Elders of the White Earth Reservation in deaths and helps save lives. When used correctly, the members about the importance of correctly restrain - regards to nutrition and other programs that are set up for risk of injury, and death for children is greatly ing their children and ensuring all adults wear their Elders. Many recommendations were made and with communi - reduced. seat belts every time they ride in a vehicle. Children cation at the forefront, we talked about ways to correct them. A Kim Turner, White Earth Public Health, has are our future and we owe it to them to keep them discussion was focused on re-cycling our plastics, aluminum been instrumental in promoting and growing the safe. cans, and paper and cardboard products, since there are bins in most communities. This would cut down on the garbage that is In Need of being accumulated in our dump sites as most of them are run - Attention ning out of space. Let each one of us be an example and begin Septic Pumping? this process at our Elder Nutrition sites as well as our own White Earth Members homes. A follow-up meeting will be held Nov. 8 after lunch at Naytahwaush. You MUST update your address with White If you need your septic system pumped call the Earth Enrollments even if you updated your One of the best programs for Elders was the Friday night WE Public Works Department at 218-983-3202. address with White Earth Licensing (IDs), bus that went to the casino so they could attend a show or play bar bingo. So many of our Elders do not drive at night nor even White Earth Election Board, or the Enrolled elder - $25 have a car and this bus served many purposes, especially in the Anishinaabeg Today ! (55 years & older) winter months when it is dangerous to drive - Elders are even Call White Earth Enrollments Enrolled member - $80 more isolated to their homes or apartments. Another program at 218-983-4643 (54 years & younger) that was cut was the six-month assistance through the ** Please let the newspaper know if you Constituent program for help with lights and fuel. recently moved so we can cancel your old Non-enrollee - $115 Since our bus has almost 200,000 miles on it, and many (Any age) address. Many papers are still being sent other defaults, we rarely use it. We also do not have a volunteer to old addresses! Non-White Earth driver. With the two new grant writers that were hired, we ask Call the AT at 218-983-3285 Ext. 5903 or Businesses - $120 email [email protected] (Must live on White Earth Reservation) See Elders Page 21 8 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, November 7, 2018

White Earth Reservation Business Committee Quarterly Meeting

When : Thursday, December 6

Time : 9 a.m.

Location : Minneapolis*

*The specific location of the White Earth RBC Quarterly Council Meeting was not finalized before this paper went to press.

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Remembering a Veteran Vizenor recognized for heroism in WWI

My name is Lawrence Marty. My guiding them on Island Lake in 1958. l was mother, Dorothy Vizenor was the daughter 10 and I had never experienced “Taps” and of Lawrence Vizenor. My grandfather, two the firing of rifles over his burial spot at the of his brothers and one sister claimed treaty cemetery south of White Earth. l was land on the rez a few miles north of crushed by his loss. Richwood. His sister, Mary Jane and broth - Years later I have his medal along with er, Joseph found it difficult to fashion a liv - the wrinkled proclamation awarded to him ing on this land and left it to find work on the on Jan. 26, 1926, for his actions in France on “Iron Range,” and their claim eventually Oct. 8, 1918, it was signed by the Secretary was foreclosed on and owned by the only of War Dwight Davis and Adjutant General folks I knew as owners - the Somdahl fami - Robert Davis. My wife had the medal and ly. His other brother, William left the land as proclamation framed for me, a treasured he was also not suited to living off the land heirloom. Curiosity got the best of me and and my grandfather, Lawrence and his wife, with limited experience on the internet l Elizabeth (Trotterschaud) endured and con - found the website “Military Times Hall of tinued paying the taxes on their and Valor,” l typed in his name and his actions William’s land. were described, l made a color copy and my Grandfather (Lawrence) served in the wife, a former graphic artist framed it for Army in World War 1 and earned a me. l read it often and began to form the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordi - idea of presenting a copy of this to the White nary heroism in action during the battle of Earth Veterans Association. I had a copy Argonne near Bois du Faye, France. As a made a couple weeks ago and presented this young boy l was blessed to spend my sum - to Tom Spry at the veterans headquarters in mers on the farm with my grandparents. l Mahnomen. had seen his medal but never asked him I just thought it would make a great his - about it, he taught me so much as a boy, to toric story for your publication of a shoot, to appreciate the woods and land and Annisinabe man from the reservation who experience living with no running water or served heroically in France during World electricity, and along with my father develop War 1. a work ethic. I sensed his pride. He guided Regards, Minneapolis business men and hosted them Lawrence Marty on his land, tragically he drowned while Proud Tribal Member Gashkadino-giizis (Freezing Water Moon) 7, 2018 Anishinaabeg Today 9

Foundation joins forces with Boys & Girls Club THE DOCTOR’S CORNER

Diabetes can be prevented

By Joan Tapper, FNP-C Doctoral Student White Earth Health Center

Diabetes mellitus is a disease that affects the way the body uti - lizes glucose, a component of sugars found in most food as fuel for the body’s cells. Diabetes is excessive glucose in your blood, which can lead to serious health problems if left untreated. Type 2 diabetes steals the lives we cherish most. Nearly a quarter million a year. But it can be prevented. There are around 86 million Americans adults who have which is a “pre-diagnosis” of diabetes, you can think of it as a warning sign, and 90 percent of prediabetes don’t know they have it. With prediabetes, blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as diabetes. But because prediabetes doesn’t always have symptoms, nine out of ten people who have it don’t even know it. Prediabetes comes with long-term risks to The Orphaned Starfish Foundation believes that health, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. all children have a right to a successful future and The good news is prediabetes is reversible. If your doctor tells, they are invested in making children’s futures bright right here on the reservation. The you are prediabetic. This is an opportunity to initiate lifestyle Orphaned Starfish Foundation recently donated a changes and potentially retard progression to diabetes or even pre - new computer lab along with a teaching position vent diabetes. Making these seven changes in your daily habits is a to the Boys and Girls Club in Mahnomen. A future good way to start to reversing prediabetes. satellite computer lab is being planned for the 1. Becoming more active is the best way to decrease predia - Rice Lake’s Boys and Girls Club as well as other betes. possible Boys and Girls Club locations. Their commitment to Boys and Girls Club is a lifelong 2. Persons who have prediabetes and lost 5 to 7 percent of their commitment where the foundation will help sup - body weight (just 10-14 pounds) cut one chance of getting diabetes port youth through computer based education, job by 58 percent. training and job placement assistance. For more 3. Changing eating habits by loading up on vegetables, espe - information regarding the Orphaned Starfish cially the less-starchy kinds such as spinach and other leafy greens, Foundation go to www.orphanedstarfish.com. broccoli, carrots, and green beans. Try to get at least three servings a day. Submitted photos 4. Make good sleep habits a priority. Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. Relax before you turn out the lights. Don’t White Earth Veterans News watch TV or use your computer or smartphone when you’re trying to fall asleep. By Tom Spry we have nine HUD VASH vouchers issued out of a 5. Get support from family and friends since losing weight, eat - White Earth Tribal Veteran Service Officer possible 20. The Veterans will receive case manage - ing a healthy diet, and exercising regularly is easier if you have ment services and a Housing Choice voucher, which people helping you out, holding you accountable, and cheering you The White Earth Veteran Association will meet provides support for their long-term housing needs. on. Tuesday, Dec. 4, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Please contact Karen Busse at White Earth Housing 6. Choose and commit to having the right mindset can. Accept Mahnomen Center. The White Earth Veterans at 218-473-4663 Ext. 118. that you won’t do things perfectly every day, but pledge to do your Association meets the first Tuesday of each month. Homeless Veterans or those who may become best most of the time. Please contact the White Earth Veterans Association homeless please contact the Veterans office to get on 7. See your doctor every three to six months at the white earth if interested in being involved with the Honor Guard. the Veterans Homeless Registry. indian health center to tell you’re doing well; you can get positive The White Earth Veteran’s Honor Guard is available Veteran Identification Card (VIC) . Register reinforcement from your doctor. If it’s not going so well, your doc - for funerals. under the “Sign in” link in www.vets.gov/. The pur - tor can help you get back on track. Sunday, Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. Please honor pose of VIC is to serve as proof of service in the Veterans and try to make it to a Veterans event that Armed Forces which can be used to obtain discounts To beat prediabetes is to make a conscious choice to be consis - week. on goods and services offered to Veterans. For those tent with everyday activities that are in the best interest of your Attention Veterans ! Make sure you have a Veterans unable to secure VA Benefits or VA Health health. Have a mantra by telling yourself, ‘I’m going to give it my copy of your Military Discharge papers (DD214). Care and have no Veteran identification other than best. I’m going to make small changes over time.’” Those changes When a Veteran dies it is up to his or her family to your DD214, it will convey that you’re an Honorably will add up. retrieve the appropriate documents. Don’t let this Discharged Veteran. I can help register you. painful experience happen to your loved ones. Have If you’re having an event for us to participate, a copy of your discharge with your will, estate papers please contact this office ahead of time so we can list or other medical and legal documents. The Tribal it in the paper. We always welcome invitations to White Earth Veteran Service Officer can get a copy of your dis - charter schools, public schools, and White Earth charge papers. The Veteran’s spouse and/or depen - Tribal and Community College, whether it be attend - Urban Office dents may be able to file for Death Pension or ing a large event or to speak to students about the vet - Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC). If eran’s service. the family would like a headstone or gravestone The White Earth Tribal Veteran Service Officer The White Earth Urban Office is located at marker, we will need the discharge papers. For a is located at the White Earth Veterans Association 214 West Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis. White Earth Veterans Honor Guard burial service we building, 2219 College Road in Mahnomen. will also need the discharge papers. So please think You can reach me at 218-936-5650, email of your loved ones before it’s too late. [email protected], or fax 218-936-5651. Office 612-813-1590 White Earth Housing has HUD VASH vouchers hours are from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through The office hours are weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. available to assist homeless Veteran families. To date Friday. 10 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, November 7, 2018

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Teaching flag etiquette

White Earth Tribal and Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and has open enrollment available to anyone! Ask us about completing your degree, tuition waivers, or PSEO options! Contact Amber at 218-935-0417 Ext. 322.

Looking to plan your next event?

White Earth Rediscovery Center may be the place for you!

For those of you who are not aware - the Rediscovery Center is located on beautiful White Earth Lake! Submitted photo There is an awesome fishing dock, beach area, and also the Center building which may be used to hold your event! Ogema VFW Post 9880 Auxiliary members Sherry Zima, left, Margaret Jirava and Carol Fabre, along with Lisa Fabre - STEAM The Center strives to be an alcohol and drug free place for you to bring your family! Instructor and Anne Champa - Elementary Music Instructor, gave a presentation on Oct. 22 to the Ogema Elementary 2nd and 4th If you think this may be the place for you please feel free to contact us Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.- grade classes on US Flag Etiquette. Students were very attentive 4:30 p.m. The number to call is 218-473-3117 and we will do our best to assist you in whatever your and asked many questions. Every student was given a US Flag needs may be! You are also welcome come out and take a look at the grounds to see if it would fit coloring page along with a box of crayons, which was donated by your plans! The address is 29401 400th Street in rural Waubun . the Minnesota Soybean Council. Gashkadino-giizis (Freezing Water Moon) 7, 2018 Anishinaabeg Today 11

November Food Distribution Calendar

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1 2 Office hours: 8 to 4:30 Distro hours: 9 to 3:30 NAPS - Pick Lunch: 12 to 12:30 Diabetic Up Day Screening Phone: 218-935-2233 w/Sally S. No Fax: 218-935-2235 Distribution

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SNAP SNAP Home Deliveries Bagley, RL, Nutrition Nutrition Ponsford, NTW, Education Education Mahn, Waubun w/Debra B w/Debra B. No Distribution

12 13 14 15 16 Closed Home Deliveries White Earth, for Detroit Lakes Veterans Day No Distribution

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Diabetic RBC Closed Screening for w/Sally S. Thanksgiving Holiday

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Inventory

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November White Earth WIC Clinic Calendar

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White Earth WIC Pine Point 40520 Co Hwy 34 CHR Closed Ogema, MN 56569 Building 218-983-6232 9:30-3

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Bagley Bagley White Earth Naytahwaush Elementary Elementary Health Supportive Closed School School Center Housing 10-3 10-3 8:15-4 9:30-3

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Closed Mahnomen White Earth Naytahwaush Health for Environmental Supportive Closed Veterans Building Center Housing Day 11-5:30 8:15-4 9:30-3

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Bagley White Earth By Elementary Health RBC Closed Appointment School Center for Only 10-3 8:15-4 Thanksgiving Holiday

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Mahnomen Rice Lake White Earth By Environmental Community Health Appointment Closed Building Center Center Only 9:30-3 9:30-3 8:15-4 12 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, November 7, 2018

White Earth Reservation Food Distribution 2205 271st Ave., Mahnomen, MN 56557 Hwy 200 - 13 miles east of Mahnomen v Phone: 218-935-2233 Fax: 218-935-2235

WHO MAY BE ELIGIBLE : All persons residing within the White Earth Reservation bound - aries, as well as any person enrolled in a federally recognized Indian tribe residing near the reservation boundaries. Enrollment must be verified . Food Distribution is an alternative to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).

Eligibility requirements: Effective October 1, 2018

Household Size Monthly Income Limit 1 $1,176 2 $1,536 3 $1,896 4 $2,266 5 $2,656 6 $3,046 Photo by Robert Williams / Detroit Lakes Tribune 7 $3,406 8 $3,766 Parker Syverson rushed for 210 yards and three touchdowns on 32 carries from both the quarterback posi - tion and tailback during the Mahnomen-Waubun Thunderbirds’ Section 8A championship victory over Polk Each additional member add $360 County West on Nov. 1 at the Fargodome in Fargo, N.D. Documentation must be verified for all household Mahnomen-Waubun Thunderbirds members when applying for USDA foods: a. Address - must verify residency win first section football title as a co-op at Fargodome b. Income - most current taxes, check stubs, etc. c. Social Security Numbers d. Tribal ID (if applicable) By Chris Murphy Thunderbirds fumbled on their first possessions. By Fargo Forum the end of the first quarter the Thunderbirds had a 6-0 lead and the longest play for the Thunder was one in Deductions: v 20% deduction from household’s gross earned income Mahnomen-Waubun needed 5 yards for a victory which their quarterback fumbled and offensive line - v and the co-op’s first Minnesota Class 1A, Section 8 Actual child care expenses paid to non-household members man Myles Smith picked it up and ran for 11 yards. A v football championship Nov. 1 at the Fargodome. The Legally required child support payments to non-household mem - Thunder pass also hit off the face of M-W defensive ball was at midfield, the Thunderbirds were holding lineman Justin Littlewolf and into the hands of team - bers, documentation required v on to an eight-point lead and they were looking at a mate Chandler Toczek for an interception. Medicare, Part B (Medical Insurance) and Part D (Prescription fourth-and-5. “It was a weird game,” Clark said. “We made a Drug Coverage Premiums) v M-W head coach John Clark called a timeout lot of mistakes. I think Polk County West had a lot to Medical expense for elderly or disabled who incur out of pocket with a little over two minutes remaining. There’s no do with that, but we made some mental mistakes that expense in excess of $35 v way he was punting the ball” this team shouldn’t be making at this time. They’re Shelter/utility expense - households that incur the cost up to “That’s our mentality," Clark said. “We’re still high school kids and when they make a mistake $400 aggressive, we believe in our offensive line, we have they get down on themselves and it just snowballed a playmakers. Thought we could get it to be honest with little bit. We made a play when we had to.” Office hours Lunch Distribution hours you. That’s who we are. We believe in our offense, and What was consistent in the first half was Jon Monday - Friday Noon to 12:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday if we don’t make it, we believe in our defense.” Starkey and Syverson. As they have done all season 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Clark told senior running back Parker Syverson for the Thunderbirds, the duo was there to dictate the to go score a touchdown. That’s exactly what he did, pace of the game, even with the early weirdness. No distribution Fridays & last work day of the month (inventory) breaking three tackles to pick up the first down and Starkey rushed for 112 yards and a touchdown on nine then going to the end zone for a 55-yard touchdown All applications considered without regard to race, color, sex, carries, while Syverson added 105 yards and two run to seal a 35-20 win over Polk County West. age, disability, religion, national origin or political belief. touchdowns on 20 carries in the first half. “My main thing was to pick up a first down,” said Starkey scored from 1 yard out with 41 seconds http:/www.fns.usda.gov/fdpir Syverson, who rushed for 210 yards and three touch - left in the first quarter, while Syverson added 1-yard downs on 32 carries. “I’m speechless right now. That touchdown plunges with 4 minutes, 49 seconds and 45 was incredible. I don’t even know what to say right seconds remaining in the first half to put the now.” Thunderbirds up 20-0. A section that had belonged to Mahnomen for the Starkey carved the PCW defense for a 15-yard previous eight seasons now belongs to Mahnomen- touchdown run. Thunderbirds added the two-point Veterans Crisis Line Waubun. The Thunderbirds had not been truly tested conversion and were back up 28-7. Sczepanski The Veterans Crisis Line connects veterans in crisis and all season, entering the game having given up six answered quickly, returning the ensuing kick 85 yards their families and friends with qualified, caring responders points in the second half and punting four times all for a touchdown to bring the Thunder back within 14. through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. season. PCW gave the No. 3-ranked Thunderbirds PCW (8-3) would not go away. John Fontaine cut (10-0) a run for their money. The Thunderbirds had the M-W lead to eight with a 5-yard touchdown run on Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 beaten the Thunder 34-0 earlier in the season as well. fourth-and-2 with 3:10 remaining. and press 1, chat online or send a text message to 838255 to “I gotta tip my hat to them,” Syverson said. “I didn’t feel down on myself one bit in the sec - receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, “They played outstanding today. We weren’t expect - ond half,” Syverson said. “We stuck together amaz - 365 days a year. ing anything like that.” ingly. That’s Thunderbird football right there. Stick The first half was a bit strange. The Thunder and together and good things will happen.” Gashkadino-giizis (Freezing Water Moon) 7, 2018 Anishinaabeg Today 13

2018/2019 White Earth Reservation Enrolled Elderly Snow Removal Program

Fergus Falls 218-736-5673 Oshki Manidoo Center celebrates Fall Feast *Licensed in Minnesota and White Earth Tribal Courts

Attention White Earth Members You MUST update your address with White Earth Enrollments even if you updated your address with White Earth Licensing (IDs), White Earth Election Board, or the Anishinaabeg Today !

Call White Earth Enrollments at 218-983-4643

** Please let the newspaper know if you recently moved so we can cancel your old address. Many papers are still being sent to old addresses!

Call the Anishinaabeg Today at 218-983-3285 Ext. 5903 or email [email protected]

Photo by Gary W. Padrta You can reach the Anishinaabneg Today Jeremy Syverson, interim Administrator for the Oshki Manidoo Center in Bemidji, Minn., welcomes every - at 218-983-3285 Ext. 5903 one that attended the Fall Feast on Oct. 19. In the background are members of the White Earth Veterans or [email protected] Association. The event ended with lunch that included walleye, bison roast, wild rice hot dish and fry bread. 14 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, November 7, 2018

MMCDC board appoints new leadership COLA Homecoming Royalty The Board of Directors of Midwest Minnesota service to the company, Community Development Corporation (MMCDC) and we look forward to announces the appointment of Julia Nelmark as com - a new chapter in compa - pany President. ny growth under Julia’s Nelmark started at MMCDC in 2004 as an direction,” said Janet Investment Analyst and was promoted to Director of Green, who was reelect - New Markets Tax Credit Financing. She led the ed to the position of deployment of $544 million of NMTC allocation MMCDC Board across Minnesota and surrounding states, for dozens Chairperson for 2018- of projects ranging from $250,000 to $20 million. 2019. She represents Originally from Illinois, Ms. Nelmark received Becker County. her bachelor's degree from Benedictine University, Also elected as where she was Accounting Major of the Year. She board officers were Vice Julie Nelmark received her CPA certification and went on to receive Chairperson Gary a master's of management degree from Kellogg Thibert, representing Red Lake County; Treasurer Graduate School of Business at Northwestern Jeff Haukebo, Hubbard County; and Secretary University. She held a number of accounting, finance Breanna Adams, Becker/Otter Tail counties. and analyst positions for Amoco Corp. and sub - Lori Guenther was elected as a new board mem - sidiaries, and managed the budgeting - strategic plan - ber representing Mahnomen County, replacing Karen ning area for Advance Transformer Company before Ahmann. Jim Dagg was elected to his first three-year she and her husband purchased an interest in the fam - term as a Pennington County representative. ily dairy farm near Wolf Lake, Minn. Other board members include Lester Liljedahl, “I am excited to be chosen as the next leader for Clearwater County; Tara Wolff, Hubbard County; MMCDC. We have a strong team of people provid - Lorna LaGue, Mahnomen County ; Paul Ihle, ing affordable financing, housing and other develop - Pennington County; David Burggraf, Eastern Polk ment work to communities and reservations in and County; and Dan Stevens, White Earth around Minnesota,” Ms. Nelmark said. “I look for - Reservation . ward to advancing our impact in new ways.” In 1971, MMCDC began by serving the counties She replaces Kevin Shipley, who will continue of Mahnomen, Hubbard, Becker, Red Lake, as special projects director during a transition period Pennington, Clearwater and Eastern Polk, including following his retirement. the White Earth Reservation . Today, MMCDC “We are appreciative of Kevin’s many years of lends and invests statewide and beyond.

Police officers attend training at WETCC Submitted photo

The Circle of Life Academy “Neon Lights” Homecoming week was held Oct. 22-26. The new Homecoming Queen and King are Arianna Ellis and Tyler Parisian.

Showing Thunderbirds Pride

Submitted photo Photo by Gary W. Padrta Showing their Mahnomen-Waubun Thunderbirds pride, the White White Earth enrollee Jim Warren, an educator with the National Criminal Justice Training Center at Fox Earth Reservation Business Committee recently gave out more Valley Technical College in Appleton, Wis., facilitated a Tribal Orientated Policing Strategies seminar on than 1,500 Thunderbirds T-shirts to students at Ogema Oct. 22-23 at the White Earth Tribal and Community College. Officers from White Earth, local counties, Elementary, Waubun High School, St. Michael’s School, regional reservations and a reservation from New Mexico attended the two-day seminar. The officers Mahnomen Elementary and High School, and Naytahwaush learned about Community Policing, Ethics, Problem Solving and Case Study, Problem Identification, Community Charter School. Modeling the T-shirts are Erica Process of Change, Perspectives and Communication, Bridging the Gap Between Police and Community, Clark’s third grade class at Ogema. and Team Building. Gashkadino-giizis (Freezing Water Moon) 7, 2018 Anishinaabeg Today 15 16 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Pumpkin Pappy’s carving contest

Cafe & Pizzeria The annual Pumpkin Carving Contest, sponsored by the v White Earth Police Breakfast Specials Department, was recently v held at the WE Community Lunch Specials Center. v Pizza Specials Left : Beverly Rogers and v “Leeky” won first place for the Homemade Soups best pumpkin. Presenting their prize are WE Police Wild Rice Menu Officer Ben Weidemann and WE Community Service Pizza - Burger - Omelet - Wrap Officer Curtis Rogers. We Use Local Wild Rice! Organizers would like to thank Gary Jasken, M&W, Monday-Saturday Detroit Lakes Pizza Hut, Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Detroit Lakes Cinemagic Closed Sundays and Holidays Cinema 7, Doll Berry, and Marlene Quinn. Waubun, MN / 218-473-2700

Submitted photo Gashkadino-giizis (Freezing Water Moon) 7, 2018 Anishinaabeg Today 17 18 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Obituaries

Floyd Vernon DeGroat Richard Leroy Beaulieu Floyd Vernon DeGroat, age 75, of Ogema, passed away peacefully on Oct. 24 surround - Richard Leroy Beaulieu, age 81, of Cass Lake, Minn., died Oct. 12 at Sanford Bemidji ed by family. Medical Center. Floyd was born May 24, 1943, in White Earth to Floyd and Eleanor DeGroat. He was Richard was born Jan. 9, 1937, in Onigum, Minn., to Clifford and Margaret (Belland) raised on a farm in Ogema and attended Waubun School. After high school, Floyd worked Beaulieu. He attended Cass Lake School. He served our country in the U.S. Air Force dur - various jobs and was a volunteer fire fighter prior to joining his ing the Korean War. He married Bonnie Forman. He returned brothers at Giant Foods in Maryland. Upon moving out east, to Cass Lake where he worked as a heavy equipment operator Floyd met and married Anna; together they had three children: for many years. He worked for Ken Connor from 1966-1972, Jesse, Annette and Tina. and then C.L. Nelson from 1972-1975. He worked for MCT On Nov. 21, 1967, Floyd was drafted into the U.S. Army Construction from 1975-1978 and finally for Leech Lake and proudly served in Vietnam. Floyd received multiple Reservation Construction from 1978 to his retirement. Richard injuries during combat and was flown to Japan for recovery. always had a smile on his face and he enjoyed going to the With shrapnel in his leg and a bullet in his back, Floyd returned Fitness Center, visiting casinos, and cruising town. to Vietnam to complete his tour of duty. For his bravery, valor He is survived by his daughters, Terri Bjorklund of and heroic acts, he was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Walker, Minn., and Cyndi (Jeff) Cwikla of Bemidji, Minn.; National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Metal, son, Timothy Beaulieu of Cass Lake; grandchildren: Erica Vietnam Campaign Metal with Device, Good Conduct Medal, Bjorklund of Waite Park, Minn., Tanner Zaccagnino of and Combat Infantryman’s Badge. Bemidji, Jeffrey Eckes of Pequot Lakes, Minn., and Floyd was grateful to return home to his family and career Christopher Eckes of Wadena, Minn.; great granddaughters, at Giant Foods. He was married to June and welcomed a daughter, Floretta. He soon dis - Mikayla and Alexa; siblings: Gloria Hanson, Luella Brunelle, Katherine Pemberton, Kent covered his love of playing and coaching softball. In 1986, Floyd married Patricia and became a loving step-father to her young daughters, He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Edward and Marvin Joseph Michelle and Jennifer. They later moved to Pennsylvania, and had four children: Dawn, Beaulieu; and special aunt, Ann Oberg. Krissy, Floyd Tyler and John. He enjoyed boating on the Chesapeake Bay and family vaca - Casketbearers were Brian Brunelle, Kelly Brunelle, Jeff Brunelle, Dakotah Brunelle, tions to Minnesota. William Brunelle and Coltin Mitchell. After 33 years of service, Floyd retired early at the age of 55 and was able to fulfill his Funeral services were held Oct. 16 at the Cass Lake Christian and Missionary Alliance dream of moving his family to his hometown of Ogema. Church with Father Matthew Cobb officiating. Floyd had the biggest heart and loved helping others. Whether he was farming, blow - Interment: Pine Grove Cemetery in Cass Lake with military honors by the American ing snow, chopping firewood or cutting grass, he loved to stay busy. His passions in life Legion post #284 of Cass Lake. included: hunting, fishing, shooting pool, riding motorcycle, playing guitar, singing, danc - Arrangements: Cese Funeral Home of Bemidji. ing and being with his family. Condolences: www.ceasefuneralhome.com. He will be remembered for his smile, his generosity and the love he had for his chil - dren. Deeply loved, Floyd’s passing is mourned by his children: Jesse DeGroat, Annette Isaac “Bug” Littlewolf DeGroat-McVearry, Tina (Tim) Pickeral, Floretta DeGroat, Michelle Tinsley, Jennifer Mosher, Dawn (Mark) Racine, Krissy (Derick) Hukriede, Floyd (Heidi) DeGroat, John Isaac “Bug” Littlewolf, age 72, of Naytahwaush, passed away Oct. 5 at his home (Alexandra) DeGroat; 26 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; countless relatives; close under the care of his family and Hospice of the Red River Valley. friends; and his dog, Charlie. Isaac Littlewolf, who was most commonly known as “Bug,” was born July 30, 1946, He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Eleanor; brothers: Glenn, Donald, to Julia (Johnson) and Isaac Littlewolf Sr., in White Earth. He grew up in the Naytahwaush Clarence, Harry, Willard, and Johnny DeGroat; sister, Clarene Wright; and his wife, Patricia. community and attended school there. Growing up in the village, he knew everyone, but The funeral service was held Nov. 2 at David-Donehower Funeral Home. one special girl caught his eye, Meredy Bellanger. Isaac and Arrangements: David-Donehower Funeral Home of Detroit Lakes. Meredy were united in marriage on Feb. 19, 1966, and together Online: www.daviddonehower.com they were blessed with six children. In his younger years, Bug worked in the forest logging Leonard “Lenny” Potter Sr. before becoming a heavy equipment operator. He worked for private construction companies for a time then was employed Leonard Potter Sr., age 76, of Isle, Minn., formerly of White Earth, passed away Sept. by the Bureau of Indian Affairs for 18 years. The final 15 30 in Isle. years of his career were spent working alongside of his son, Leonard “Lenny” was born Feb. 19, 1942, in Detroit Lakes to William Potter Sr. and Justin, with the Roads Division for the White Earth Nation. Josephine Wilson. Lenny loved to attend and dance at pow wows all over the state, visit with Bug’s smile would light up any room. He was known for other elders, take long drives, and he loved to work. Lenny had many jobs over the years his quick wit and amusing remarks in many situations. He had including boxing coach, women’s advocate, delivering meals on wheels and many, many a wonderful sense of humor and could make anyone laugh. He more. He loved to spend time with his kids, grandkids, great- was an avid Vikings fan and never missed watching a grandkids, and many nieces and nephews. Minnesota Twins game. Bug also enjoyed playing Keno at the Lenny is survived by his sisters: Jody Wheeler, Connie Shooting Star Casino. He loved being outside and spent hours ricing, hunting, and snow - Engebretson, Debbie DeGroat, and Donna Kohler; brothers: mobiling. Bug was proud of his home and tediously cared for his lawn and trees watching Alan DeGroat, William Miller and Frank Miller; children: Evan them mature as the seasons went by. Above all, bug loved to spend time with his children (Colleen) Potter, Lenore Potter, and William Potter; grandchil - and his grandchildren whenever he was able. dren: Tyson, Eva, Jonathon, Isaiah, Susan, Oojaun, William III, Shay, Lindsey, Sterling, Rileh, Maggie, Phoenix, Ricki, Angel, He is survived by his wife, Meredy of Naytahwaush; daughter, Lisa Littlewolf of Lynnae, Tobias and many more; great-grandchildren: Faith, Mahnomen; sons: John, Justin (Amy) and Tony all of Naytahwaush; sisters: Vickie (Bert) Naquada, Celiyah and many more; cousins: Kathy, Becky, Wichern of Waubun, Linda Littlewolf of Naytahwaush, and Germaine “Dolly” Johnson of Jeremy and many more; nieces and nephews: Desiree Smith, Ada, Minn.; grandchildren: Michelle, Mathew, Jessie, Michael, Darin, Dimitri, Justin Jr., Candace (Clay) Benjamin, Camille Smith, Roland Smith and Jacob, Jayme, Julisa, and Rainey; great grandchildren: Trenton, Larissa, Tripp, Dakotah, Collin Smith; in-laws, Gladys Sam, and Ronnie Smith. Meredy, and Mayleena; any many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Sara; aunt, Isaac was preceded in death by his parents; daughters, Jamie and Lynda; and siblings: Anna; uncles: Charlie, Louie, Thomas, and Pete; sister, Beverly; brother, Paul; Lenny’s Ada Burnette, Sally Littlewolf, Cora Briggs, Nora Garbow, Waurene Littlewolf, and Sonny wife, Eva and his son, Lenny Jr.; and in-laws; Susan and Frank Sam. Littlewolf. A funeral ceremony was held Oct. 4 at the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Community A memorial service was held Oct. 10 at his home in Naytahwaush. Center on the Mille Lacs Reservation with Lee Staples officiating. Arrangements: Anderson Family Funeral Home of Mahnomen. Interment: Vineland Burial Grounds. Online guestbook: www.andersonfamilyfh.com Gashkadino-giizis (Freezing Water Moon) 7, 2018 Anishinaabeg Today 19 Obituaries

Michael George Critt Elmer “Sonny” Robert Jackson Michael George Critt, “Critter,” age 65, of Detroit Lakes, passed away Sept. 22 at his Elmer “Sonny” Jackson, age 81, of Hinckley, Minn., passed away July 26 at Fairview home. Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming, Minn. Michael was born Nov. 20, 1952, to Raymond Clark and Beatrice Critt in White Earth. Sonny was born on the White Earth Reservation in 1937. Times were hard back then At a young age he went to live with Hazel Cusey, his foster parent. He grew up and lived and it seemed even harder for American Indians. Sonny was raised by his grandparents his entire life in Detroit Lakes and he lived above the Northside and spoke very highly of their love. Sonny was sent to North Bar for 26 years. In 1983, Michael became disabled. Dakota boarding schools, where he was taught to no longer Michael loved spending time with his family and friends. speak his Native tongue and he was forced to learn to write He also loved being outdoors in a round of golf. with his right hand. Sonny did not last long in that environ - He is survived by a daughter, Tracy of Cornelius, Ore.; ment and often found himself on the road back to his grand - grandchildren: Abby, Evan, and Finnigan all of Cornelius; sis - parents. He ended up in Minneapolis, working odd jobs. He ters, Judy of Detroit Lakes, Linda of Hot Springs, Ark., and was a boxer for awhile, anything to make a buck. Donna of Frazee, Minn.; foster brother, Bill Cusey of Hot Listening to some of the stories he would tell of his Springs, Ark.; several nieces and nephews; and his great-nieces younger years (and shenanigans he would pull) you would and great-nephews. think to yourself how did he even make it to 81 years old! But He is preceded in death by his mother, Beatrice; brother, he did, he made it many, many more years. John; sister, Maureen; and nephew, Cameron. He met Karen in the early 80s, and accepted all of her A funeral service was held Oct. 5 at the White Earth children as his own. In the upcoming years another life chang - Community Center. ing decision was made when Sonny quit drinking and did not Arrangements: David-Donehower Funeral Home of Detroit Lakes. allow anyone who drank into his family sanctuary. At the time of Sonny’s departure from Online: www.daviddonehower.com earth, he had been sober for 34 years - quite a thing to be proud of! Sonny was always the first person at the birth of all of his grandchildren - DJ (Iggy) Robert “Bob” Boswell Amber, Devin, Ashley and Zach. He loved these children very deeply and did everything within his power to give them everything they ever wanted every time they wanted it. Robert “Bob” Boswell, age 55 of Houston, Texas, passed Weekends at the cabin were full of love, food, forts, walking the rocks on the river, dogs, away Sept. 20 at his home. four wheeler rides/races, go-karts, fishing, camp fires and laughter. Grandpa was always Bob was born July 9, 1963, to Charlotte “Secha” Boswell putting a smile on everyone’s face. And that also spilled over into the lives of everyone in Minneapolis. Sonny knew, he would give you the shirt off of his back if you needed it. If you were short Bob is survived by his wife of 36 years, Cheryl Boswell on cash for lunch he would buy it for you no questions asked. and her children, Miranda and Christopher; grandchildren, Sonny spent the majority of his career working at the Grand Casino in Hinckley. He Valerie, Daylyn and Caleb; parents, Charlotte “Secha” and literally built the place from the ground up. He spent many years taking care of the pool, Frank Elias; sisters, Marion “Binky” Boswell and Vivian maintenance department and finally ended his career as “Thee Painter,” that’s right, not Fairbanks; and brother, Gordon Fairbanks. He is also survived the painter - he was THEE painter. Sonny always had jokes and tricks up his sleeve, he by his nephew, Tony Boswell and his wife Sherry and their was so sociable with everyone he met - he probably knew every person in the state of children: Phillip, Victoria and Athena; and aunts, uncles and Minnesota and beyond. His infectious laugh and his generous heart will be sorely missed cousins. by all. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Jo Boswell. Elmer “Sonny” is survived by his children: Kimberley Mattson of Minneapolis, Funeral services were held Sept. 25 in Houston. DaVonna LaPlante of Blaine, Minn., Gary Mattson of Moose Lake, Minn., and Jennifer Bob was a friend to all he met, had a heart of a giant and very proud of his Native her - Mattson of Rush City, Minn.; grandchildren: Derak “Iggy” Jr. (Becca), Devin, Amber, itage. He is tremendously missed by his family and friends. Ashley and Zachery; great grandchildren: Ethan, Jeremy, Easton and Eliana; sister, Betty “God wanted me now, He set me free.” Price of St. Paul, Minn.; many other relatives and friends. Elmer Jr. is preceded in death by his wife, Karen; father, Elmer Jackson Sr.; mother Leona Roy; and brother, Melvin. Emma Fairbanks (Neeland) Pastor Bruce Thompson officiated a memorial service for Sonny on Aug. 4 at the Emma Fairbanks passed away on Oct. 21 at Walker Methodist Health Center in Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City, Minn. Minneapolis. Funeral arrangements: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City ~ Swanson Emma Neeland was born Nov. 25, 1925, on the White Earth Indian Reservation in the Chapel. township of Rice Lake. Her parents were William and Maggie Neeland. Emma was the 8th Online: www.FuneralAndCremationService.com child of 12; Joe (1910), Myrtle (1912), Frank (1913), Henry (1916), John (1918), Lloyd (1920), Mary (1923), Emma (1925), Isabelle (1928), Thomas (1930), George (1934), and Robert (1936). Emma outlived all her brothers and sisters, as Anishinaabeg Today she would say - “I’m the last of the Mohicans.” Emma was part of the boarding school era and attended Readers Flandreau Indian Boarding School, S.D., as a child until she was a young woman. Then she returned to White Earth Please let us know if you recently moved, or have moved in the past few Reservation and her family. years so we can cancel your old address. Many papers are still being At a barn dance, she met and fell in love with Herschell sent to old addresses! James Fairbanks and they were married in 1947. As part of the Relocation Act, they relocated to Minneapolis in 1950 and were Call Anishinaabeg Today at 218-983-3285 Ext. 5903 paid $200 each. or Minneapolis became their home and they had seven chil - email [email protected] dren: Shirley Ellen (1947), Cleone Ann (1950), Darlene Kay (1953), Karen Jean (1954), Clyde Douglas (1956), Keith Herschell (1957) and Pamela Sue (1959). They had 16 grand - children, 33 great-grandchildren, and X great great-grandchildren. Emma enjoyed cooking and caring for her family, trips up north to visit family, going to bingo, and going to garage sales. Emma was a loving wife, mom and grandma. White Earth Nation has a Facebook community page! She is preceeded in death by her husband (2002). Emma will be missed by all who Feel free to visit us at: knew her. www.facebook.com/WhiteEarthNation Funeral services were held Oct. 24-25 at All Nations Indian Church in Minneapolis. Emma was laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery with her husband, Herchell. 20 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Presidential Proclamation on National Resolution 057-19-001 - Descendant ID Cards Native American Heritage Month, 2018

During National Native American Heritage ties. We are combating the destructive opioid epidem - Month, we celebrate the legacy of the first people to ic, confronting human trafficking and violent crime, call this land home. America’s Native Americans have expanding educational opportunity, increasing collab - fortified our country with their traditions and values, orative homeland security approaches to border securi - making tremendous contributions to every aspect of ty, and improving infrastructure throughout Indian our national life. We remain committed to preserving country. and protecting Native American cultures, languages, Earlier this year, I was pleased to sign into law and history, while ensuring prosperity and opportunity legislation giving Federal recognition to six American for all Native Americans. Indian Tribes. The formal recognition of these sover - American Indians and Alaska Natives are both eign governments is a symbol of our ongoing effort to important components of the American mosaic. restore self-governance and economic vitality to Native Americans are business owners creating good Native American peoples, and we welcome these tribes jobs for American workers, teachers educating our into America’s family of sovereign nations. children, first responders assisting neighbors in need, Our Nation is proud of and grateful for its Native and leaders serving their communities. This month, American heritage and traditions, including a history we especially recognize the immeasurable contribution of innovation and entrepreneurship. The essential con - of American Indians and Alaska Natives who serve in tributions of Native Americans continue to strengthen the Armed Forces at five times the national average. our American family and brighten our future together. We also acknowledge the many American Indians and This month, I encourage all Americans to learn more Alaska Natives who are members of Federal, State, about American Indian and Alaska Native cultures as local, and tribal law enforcement and who sacrifice we celebrate and honor the many Native peoples who their safety for the security of all. have given so much to our great Nation. My Administration is committed to the sovereign - NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, ty of Indian nations — including the rights of self- President of the United States of America, by virtue of determination and self-governance — and ensuring the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the economic opportunity from Window Rock in Arizona laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim to the Badger-Two Medicine region in Montana. By November 2018 as National Native American Heritage engaging with tribal leaders as representatives of sov - Month. I call upon all Americans to commemorate this ereign nations, my Administration is working to find month with appropriate programs and activities and to effective solutions to pernicious challenges, such as celebrate November 23, 2018, as Native American generational poverty. Our partnership is furthering Heritage Day. economic development and advancing needed IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my reforms. hand thisthirty-first day of October, in the year of our My Administration has also embraced all Federal Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the Independence agencies — especially the Bureau of Indian Affairs, of the United States of America the two hundred and the Indian Health Service, and the Bureau of Indian forty-third. Education — to improve the quality of services deliv - ered to American Indian and Alaska Native communi - DONALD J. TRUMP

Chairman from Page 3 the general welfare of the members of the Tribe. [Minnesota Chippewa] “Tribe can, and should, pro - Previously, the TEC determined that the organization ceed immediately to establish a comprehensive judi - and purposes of the Tribe as set forth in the MCT cial system for the Tribe and all its Bands under its Constitution would be meaningless if the authority to existing Constitution.” establish Tribal Courts was not also an essential part Like the TEC, the federal authorities rejected the of the organization of the Tribe. In 1980, the idea that the Tribe’s inherent authority to establish Minnesota Chippewa Tribal Executive Committee tribal courts was retained by the people and should be unanimously enacted Interpretation Number 2-80, in exercised only by adopting an appropriate amend - which it found that: ment to the Tribe’s Constitution. Instead, the TEC and “It is necessary that a Tribal and Reservation the federal authorities are in agreement that the exist - Court system be established by ordinance to allow the ing MCT Constitution authorizes the TEC and the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe to apply and enforce the governing bodies of the various MCT Bands to estab - substantive provisions of the Indian Civil Rights Act lish judicial systems. Furthermore, the TEC and the in order to promote the general welfare and maintain federal authorities are in agreement that the existing justice within the jurisdiction of the Minnesota MCT Constitution contains safeguards and checks Chippewa Tribe.” and balances sufficient to preserve the rights and The TEC’s conclusion that the existing provi - powers of the tribal membership, such as the Article sions of the Revised Constitution and Bylaws of the XIII guarantees to due process and equal protection, Minnesota Chippewa Tribe permit the governing bod - and the right to petition for action or for the redress of ies of the various Bands of the MCT, as well as the grievances. MCT itself, to establish their own judicial systems has In conclusion, the White Earth RBC supports the been further verified by a formal legal opinion of the continued development of the White Earth Tribal Associate Solicitor of Indian Affairs to the Assistant Court as an independent dispute resolution system, Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs. By formal which is free from all outside interference. The White opinion dated August 16, 1994, the Associate Earth RBC respects the White Earth Tribal Court as Solicitor for Indian Affairs informed Assistant an important institution of tribal government that is Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs Ada Deer dedicated to the protection of the Rights of Members that a constitutional amendment is not necessary for enumerated in Article XIII of the MCT Constitution, the MCT and the constituent Bands to establish Tribal as well as the rights of enumerated in the Indian Civil Courts. The federal authorities concluded that the Rights Act. Gashkadino-giizis (Freezing Water Moon) 7, 2018 Anishinaabeg Today 21

Annual Halloween Community Health Fair Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FINAL AGENCY DETERMINATION TO TAKE LAND “IN TRUST”

SUMMARY : The Superintendent, Minnesota Agency, Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior, on the below date, made a final agency determination to acquire 0.9 acres, more or less, of land “in trust” for the White Earth Band of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. DATE : This determination was made on October 3, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT : Ms. Anne K. Garrigan, Lead Realty Specialist, Minnesota Agency, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 522 Minnesota Avenue NW, Bemidji, Minnesota 56601, tele - phone: (218) 751-2011. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : This notice is published to comply with the requirement of 25 CFR 151.12(b) that notice be given to the public of the decision by the authorized representative of the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land "in trust" at least 30 days prior to signatory acceptance of land "in trust". The purpose of the 30-day waiting period in 25 CFR 151.12(b) is to afford interested parties the opportunity to seek judicial review of administrative decisions to take land "in trust" The annual Halloween for tribes or individual Indians before transfer of title to the property Community Health Fair was occurs. On October 3, 2018, the Superintendent, Minnesota Agency, held Oct. 31 at the Sports decided to accept 0.9 acres, more or less, of land “in trust” for the White Complex in Naytahwaush. Earth of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, pursuant to the Indian Reservation programs manned Reorganization Act (IRA) of June 18, 1934 (48 Stat. 984; 25 U.S.C. 465). informational booths and The Superintendent, Minnesota Agency, on behalf of the Secretary of the attendees enjoyed treats and a Interior, shall acquire title in the name of the United States of America “in lunch after the event. trust” for the White Earth Band of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe to the Health nurses were also following parcels of land no sooner than 30 days after the date this notice available to offer blood tests and is published in newspapers of general circulation within the State of flu shots. Minnesota, County of Becker.

Photos by Gary W. Padrta The land referred to herein is situated in the State of Minnesota, Becker County, being more particularly described as follows: Section 23, Township 142N, Range 41W, 5th PM, legally described as: Pine Point Impact Coalition Picnic Lot 7, Block 4, Townsite of White Earth, according to the certified plat on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Becker County, Minnesota, containing 0.9 acres more or less.

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that we be given priority to assist with a grant for a new bus. We have researched the type that we want so would not have that much more to look at. Remember our Veterans on their special day, which is Nov. 11. If you have a family member who is a Veteran, reach out to them with a phone call or shake their hand, or simply say thank you for your service. Remember our homebound Elders, keep them safe, and do not let others exploit them. So many of our Elders have been taken advantage of and have paid the price through theft and other means. If you see this happen, contact the local police. We are once again hearing the complaints about the poor health care and bills that are at the collection agencies that are ruining credit ratings for our folks. We need to hold management accountable for these concerns. Submitted photo I hope you all had a fun and safe Halloween! May the Great Vanessa Simon, a White Earth Mental Practitioner - CTSS provider based at Pine Point School, shares Spirit watch over all of you. information with community members at the Impact Coalition picnic held Oct. 8 at Pine Point.

IIrroonn RRaannggee AArreeaa CCoommmmuunniittyy CCoouunncciill The Iron Range Area Community Council holds a meeting on the second Wednesday of each month at the Greenway Township Hall in Marble, Minn. The Council encourages everyone to attend and get involved. 22 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, November 7, 2018

SNAP Information Zucchini Bread

2 cups sugar ¾ to 1 cup of canola oil 3 eggs 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups flour 1 tablespoon cinnamon 2 cups shredded zucchini (Do not peel the zucchini, but be sure to wash it.) Mix together the sugar, oil and eggs. Add the bak - ing powder, soda, salt, cinnamon and flour, mix in the zucchini and mix well. Place in two greased and floured loaf pans and bake at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes. This bread freezes well. Enjoy!!

USDA “SNAP” Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Phone: 218-935-5554 Ext. 1395 or Ext. 3255

In Memory

Dear Daughter in Heaven

I sit here and ponder how very much I’d like to talk to you today There are so many things That we didn’t get to say. I know how much you care for me And how much I care for you, And each time that I think of you I know you’ll miss me too. An angel came down and took you by the hand, and said Your place was ready in Heaven, far above... And you had to leave behind, all those you dearly loved You had so much to live for, you had so much to do... It still seems impossible that God was talking to you. And though your life on earth is past, Heaven it starts anew You’ll live for all eternity, just as God has promised you. And though you’ve walked through Heaven’s gate We are never far apart For every time I think of you, You’re right here deep with-in my heart.

In Memory

January 29, 1940 to Nov. 18, 2011 Blessed Be His Memory Gashkadino-giizis (Freezing Water Moon) 7, 2018 Anishinaabeg Today 23

Hours of Operation: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Attention New Homeowners & Existing Homeowners If you need a Well and Sewer System for your house/trailer home contact White Earth Water & Sewer for an application as we receive grants. Requirements to qualify for the grants are:

* Tribal Enrolled member

* Reside on the White Earth Reservation

* Show proof of land (Land Deed/Tribal Land agree - ment) and proof of homeownership

* 18 years of age or older

* Must have electricity, heat source, and interior plumbing to the home

* Income verification (some Existing home owners grants require this) Contact us at 218-983-3202

Five Generations

Happy 95th Birthday to my Grandmother Rose Weaver - Nov. 3 24 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, November 7, 2018

WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT TRAFFIC COURT TRAFFIC COURT TRAFFIC COURT TRAFFIC COURT TRAFFIC COURT In the Matter of: Donald Eugene In the Matter of: Marissa Kay In the Matter of: Raven Mino- In the Matter of: Raven Mino- In the Matter of: Sara Delema DeGroat, DOB: 02/23/1956 Keezer, DOB: 12/24/1991 Miigwan Warren, DOB: 08/06/1995 Miigwan Warren, DOB: 08/06/1995 Caroline Percy, DOB: 05/25/1986 Summons for Appear Summons for Appear Summons for Appear Summons for Appear Summons for Appear Court File No. T18-0799 Court File No. T18-0891 Court File No. T18-0905 Court File No. T18-0913 Court File No. T18-0880

YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on November 21, 2018, at 10:00 a.m . November 21, 2018, at 10:00 a.m . November 21, 2018, at 10:00 a.m . November 21, 2018, at 10:00 a.m . November 21, 2018, at 10:00 a.m . an initial hearing on the traffic cita - an initial hearing on the traffic cita - an initial hearing on the traffic cita - an initial hearing on the traffic cita - an initial hearing on the traffic cita - tion will be held at the White Earth tion will be held at the White Earth tion will be held at the White Earth tion will be held at the White Earth tion will be held at the White Earth Tribal Court at 35500 Eagle View Tribal Court at 35500 Eagle View Tribal Court at 35500 Eagle View Tribal Court at 35500 Eagle View Tribal Court at 35500 Eagle View Road Ogema, MN 56569. You are Road Ogema, MN 56569. You are Road Ogema, MN 56569. You are Road Ogema, MN 56569. You are Road Ogema, MN 56569. You are asked to contact Court asked to contact Court asked to contact Court asked to contact Court asked to contact Court Administration at 218-983-4648, ext. Administration at 218-983-4648, ext. Administration at 218-983-4648, ext. Administration at 218-983-4648, ext. Administration at 218-983-4648, ext. 5757 to receive a copy of the citation. 5757 to receive a copy of the citation. 5757 to receive a copy of the citation. 5757 to receive a copy of the citation. 5757 to receive a copy of the citation. If you fail to appear for this hearing, If you fail to appear for this hearing, If you fail to appear for this hearing, If you fail to appear for this hearing, If you fail to appear for this hearing, the Court may find you in default the Court may find you in default the Court may find you in default the Court may find you in default the Court may find you in default and/or held in contempt of court. and/or held in contempt of court. and/or held in contempt of court. and/or held in contempt of court. and/or held in contempt of court. Dated : October 22, 2018 Dated : October 22, 2018 Dated : October 22, 2018 Dated : October 22, 2018 Dated : October 22, 2018

WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT TRAFFIC COURT TRAFFIC COURT TRAFFIC COURT TRAFFIC COURT TRAFFIC COURT In the Matter of: Sara Delema In the Matter of: Judy Lynn Libby, In the Matter of: Alexis Jean Clark, In the Matter of: Dennis James St. In the Matter of: Cassi Lee Caroline Percy, DOB: 05/25/1986 DOB: 07/07/1973 DOB: 05/27/1996 Clair, DOB: 10/06/1970 Thompson, DOB: 12/06/1984 Summons for Appear Summons for Appear Summons for Appear Summons for Appear Summons for Appear Court File No. T18-0874 Court File No. T18-0922 Court File No. T18-0921 Court File No. T18-0911 Court File No. T18-0885

YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on November 21, 2018, at 10:00 a.m . November 21, 2018, at 10:00 a.m . November 21, 2018, at 10:00 a.m . November 21, 2018, at 10:00 a.m . November 21, 2018, at 10:00 a.m . an initial hearing on the traffic cita - an initial hearing on the traffic cita - an initial hearing on the traffic cita - an initial hearing on the traffic cita - an initial hearing on the traffic cita - tion will be held at the White Earth tion will be held at the White Earth tion will be held at the White Earth tion will be held at the White Earth tion will be held at the White Earth Tribal Court at 35500 Eagle View Tribal Court at 35500 Eagle View Tribal Court at 35500 Eagle View Tribal Court at 35500 Eagle View Tribal Court at 35500 Eagle View Road Ogema, MN 56569. You are Road Ogema, MN 56569. You are Road Ogema, MN 56569. You are Road Ogema, MN 56569. You are Road Ogema, MN 56569. You are asked to contact Court asked to contact Court asked to contact Court asked to contact Court asked to contact Court Administration at 218-983-4648, ext. Administration at 218-983-4648, ext. Administration at 218-983-4648, ext. Administration at 218-983-4648, ext. Administration at 218-983-4648, ext. 5757 to receive a copy of the citation. 5757 to receive a copy of the citation. 5757 to receive a copy of the citation. 5757 to receive a copy of the citation. 5757 to receive a copy of the citation. If you fail to appear for this hearing, If you fail to appear for this hearing, If you fail to appear for this hearing, If you fail to appear for this hearing, If you fail to appear for this hearing, the Court may find you in default the Court may find you in default the Court may find you in default the Court may find you in default the Court may find you in default and/or held in contempt of court. and/or held in contempt of court. and/or held in contempt of court. and/or held in contempt of court. and/or held in contempt of court. Dated : October 22, 2018 Dated : October 23, 2018 Dated : October 23, 2018 Dated : October 23, 2018 Dated : October 23, 2018

WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT Darrell Winter retires from RBC TRAFFIC COURT TRAFFIC COURT TRAFFIC COURT In the Matter of: Ashley Faye In the Matter of: Christin Lea In the Matter of: Dennis James St. Lafriniere, DOB: 10/06/1993 Bellanger, DOB: 06/28/1990 Clair, DOB: 10/06/1970 Summons for Appear Summons for Appear Summons for Appear Court File No. T18-0757 Court File No. T18-0923 Court File No. T18-0814

YOU ARE HEREBY notified that YOU ARE HEREBY notified that YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on November 21, 2018, at 10:00 on November 21, 2018, at 10:00 on November 28, 2018, at 10:00 a.m . an initial hearing on the traffic a.m . an initial hearing on the traffic a.m . an initial hearing on the traffic citation will be held at the White citation will be held at the White citation will be held at the White Earth Tribal Court at 35500 Eagle Earth Tribal Court at 35500 Eagle Earth Tribal Court at 35500 Eagle View Road Ogema, MN 56569. View Road Ogema, MN 56569. View Road Ogema, MN 56569. You are asked to contact Court You are asked to contact Court You are asked to contact Court Administration at 218-983-4648, Administration at 218-983-4648, Administration at 218-983-4648, ext. 5757 to receive a copy of the ext. 5757 to receive a copy of the ext. 5757 to receive a copy of the citation. If you fail to appear for citation. If you fail to appear for citation. If you fail to appear for this hearing, the Court may find this hearing, the Court may find this hearing, the Court may find you in default and/or held in con - you in default and/or held in con - you in default and/or held in con - tempt of court. tempt of court. tempt of court.

Dated : October 25, 2018 Dated : October 24, 2018 Dated : October 30, 2018

Photo by Gary W. Padrta

White Earth Chairman Terry Tibbetts presents Darrell Winter, White Earth TERO, with a Pendleton blanket during a recent retirement party at the Workforce Center in Naytahwaush. Winter, a retired Air Force veteran, worked 26 years for the White Earth Reservation Business Committee. Gashkadino-giizis (Freezing Water Moon) 7, 2018 Anishinaabeg Today 25

WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT CHILDREN’S COURT CHILDREN’S COURT CHILDREN’S COURT CHILDREN’S COURT CHILDREN’S COURT In the Matter of the Welfare of the In the Matter of the Welfare of the In the Matter of the Welfare of the In the Matter of the Welfare of the In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: Child(ren) of: Child(ren) of: Child(ren) of: Child(ren) of: Trenton St. Clair Any Man Coming Forward as the Teddy Millage Any Man Coming Forward as the Lonnie Burrow Father of the Child of Melinda Father of the Child of Marisa Summons of Hearing Notice Jones Summons of Petition and Hearing Azure Summons of Petition and Hearing Notice Notice Court File No. CC16-0880 ETC Summons of Petition and Hearing Summons of Petition and Hearing Court File No. CC16-1334, -1335 Court File No. CC18-0364, CC16-0299 YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on Notice Notice YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on April 13, 2018 a Petition for Court File No. CC16-1172 ETC YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on Court File No. CC17-0553, -0555 Suspension of Parental Rights was September 19, 2018 a Petition for April 10, 2018 a Child in Need of filed with the White Earth Tribal YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on Transfer of Permanent Physical and YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on Protection and/or Services Petition Court regarding your child(ren). A May 1, 2018 a Permanency Petition Legal Custody was filed with the April 30, 2018 a Permanency was filed with the White Earth Tribal continued Pretrial hearing on the was filed with the White Earth Tribal White Earth Tribal Court regarding Petition was filed with the White Court regarding your child(ren) in matter is scheduled for December 27, Court regarding your child(ren). A your child(ren). An Admit-Deny Earth Tribal Court regarding your file CC18-0364. A Pretrial hearing 2018, at 1:30 p.m. You are asked to hearing on the matter is scheduled hearing on the matter is scheduled child(ren). A hearing on the matter is on the matters is scheduled for contact White Earth Tribal Court for December 28, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. for December 14, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. scheduled for December 20, 2018, at December 20, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. Administration located at the RTC in You are asked to contact White Earth You are asked to contact White Earth 1:00 p.m. You are asked to contact You are asked to contact White Earth White Earth, Minnesota at 218-983- Tribal Court Administration located Tribal Court Administration located White Earth Tribal Court Tribal Court Administration located 4648. If you fail to appear for this at the RTC in White Earth, at the RTC in White Earth, Administration located at the RTC in at the RTC in White Earth, hearing the Court may find you in Minnesota at 218-983-4648. If you Minnesota at 218-983-4648. If you White Earth, Minnesota at 218-983- Minnesota at 218-983-4648. If you default and enter an order. fail to appear for this hearing the fail to appear for this hearing the 4648. If you fail to appear for this fail to appear for this hearing the Court may find you in default and Court may find you in default and hearing the Court may find you in Court may find you in default and Dated : October 29, 2018 enter an order. enter an order. default and enter an order. enter an order. Veronica Newcomer Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare Dated : October 29, 2018 Dated : October 22, 2018 Dated : October 22, 2018 Dated : October 22, 2018 Veronica Newcomer Veronica Newcomer Veronica Newcomer Veronica Newcomer Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare

WE TRIBAL COURT CHILDREN’S COURT WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT In the Matter of the Welfare of the CHILDREN’S COURT CHILDREN’S COURT CHILDREN’S COURT CHILDREN’S COURT Child(ren) of: In the Matter of the Welfare of the In the Matter of the Welfare of the In the Matter of the Welfare of the In the Matter of the Welfare of the Frederick Jackson aka Fredrick Child(ren) of: Child(ren) of: Child(ren) of: Child(ren) of: Jackson Brandi Hagen Ravin Lego Justine Barrett Evan Oppegard Summons of Permanency Petition and Hearing Notice Summons of Permanency Petition Summons of Permanency Petition Summons of Hearing Notice Summons of Hearing Notice and Hearing Notice and Hearing Notice Court File No. CC17-0916 Court File No. CC18-0642 Court File No. CC18-0642 Court File No. CC17-0916 Court File No. CC17-1383 YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on October 10, 2018 a Permanency YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on July 11, 2018 a Child in Need of July 11, 2018 a Child in Need of Petition was filed with the White October 10, 2018 a Permanency September 27, 2018 a Permanency Protection and/or Services Petition Protection and/or Services Petition Earth Tribal Court regarding your Petition was filed with the White Petition was filed with the White was filed with the White Earth Tribal was filed with the White Earth Tribal child(ren). An Admit/Deny hearing Earth Tribal Court regarding your Earth Tribal Court regarding your Court regarding your child(ren). A Court regarding your child(ren). A on the matter is scheduled for child(ren). An Admit/Deny hearing child(ren). An Admit/Deny hearing Pretrial hearing on the matter is Pretrial hearing on the matter is December 11, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. on the matter is scheduled for on the matter is scheduled for scheduled for December 13, 2018, at scheduled for December 13, 2018, at You are asked to contact White Earth December 11, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. December 6, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. You are asked to contact 10:30 a.m. You are asked to contact Tribal Court Administration located You are asked to contact White Earth You are asked to contact White Earth White Earth Tribal Court White Earth Tribal Court at the RTC in White Earth, Tribal Court Administration located Tribal Court Administration located Administration located at the RTC in Administration located at the RTC in Minnesota at 218-983-4648. If you at the RTC in White Earth, at the RTC in White Earth, White Earth, Minnesota at 218-983- White Earth, Minnesota at 218-983- fail to appear for this hearing the Minnesota at 218-983-4648. If you Minnesota at 218-983-4648. If you 4648. If you fail to appear for this 4648. If you fail to appear for this Court may find you in default and fail to appear for this hearing the fail to appear for this hearing the hearing the Court may find you in hearing the Court may find you in enter an order. Court may find you in default and Court may find you in default and default and enter an order. default and enter an order. enter an order. enter an order. Dated : October 30, 2018 Dated : October 30, 2018 Dated : October 22, 2018 Dated : October 22, 2018 Dated : October 22, 2018 Veronica Newcomer Veronica Newcomer Veronica Newcomer Veronica Newcomer Veronica Newcomer Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare

Ganawendandaa Nibiikaangi Let’s Protect Our Waters Help Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers

To avoid spreading aquatic invasive species do the following BEFORE launching and BEFORE leaving. u Remove aquatic plants and aquatic animals u Drain lake/river water away from the landing u Dispose of unwanted live bait in the trash

It’s unlawful to: Transport aquatic plants, and zebra mussels White Earth Natural Resource Department v 218-573-3007 Fax: 218-573-3009 26 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, November 7, 2018

WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT CHILDREN’S COURT CHILDREN’S COURT CHILDREN’S COURT CHILDREN’S COURT CHILDREN’S COURT In the Matter of the Welfare of the In the Matter of the Welfare of the In the Matter of the Welfare of the In the Matter of the Welfare of the In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: Child(ren) of: Child(ren) of: Child(ren) of: Child(ren) of: Justin Hawpetoss Chad Thompson Caroline Larson Dominique Luciefer aka Jason Edward Moran Durant Summons of Petition and Hearing Summons of Petition and Hearing Summons of Petition and Hearing Summons of Petition and Hearing Notice Notice Notice Summons of Petition and Hearing Notice Notice Court File No. CC18-0669 ETC Court File No. CC18-0735 Court File No. CC18-0787 Court File No. CC17-0832 Court File No. CC17-1383 YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on July 24, 2018 a Child in Need of August 16, 2018 a Child in Need of September 7, 2018 a Child in Need YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on September 26, 2018, a Child in Need Protection and/or Services Petition Protection and/or Services Petition of Protection and/or Services September 27, 2018 a Permanency of Protection and/or Services was filed with the White Earth Tribal was filed with the White Earth Tribal Petition was filed with the White Petition was filed with the White Petition was filed with the White Court regarding your child(ren). A Court regarding your child(ren). An Earth Tribal Court regarding your Earth Tribal Court regarding your Earth Tribal Court regarding your Pretrial hearing on the matter is Admit-Deny hearing on the matter is child(ren). A Pretrial hearing on the child(ren). An Admit/Deny hearing child in file CC18-0832. A continued scheduled for December 20, 2018, at scheduled for November 30, 2018, at matter is scheduled for December 6, on the matter is scheduled for admit or deny hearing on the matter 11:15 a.m. You are asked to contact 1:00 p.m. You are asked to contact 2018, at 1:30 p.m. You are asked to December 6, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. is scheduled for December 21, 2018 White Earth Tribal Court White Earth Tribal Court contact White Earth Tribal Court You are asked to contact White Earth at 1:30 P.M. You are asked to contact Administration located at the RTC in Administration located at the RTC in Administration located at the RTC in Tribal Court Administration located White Earth Tribal Court White Earth, Minnesota at 218-983- White Earth, Minnesota at 218-983- White Earth, Minnesota at 218-983- at the RTC in White Earth, Administration located at the RTC in 4648. If you fail to appear for this 4648. If you fail to appear for this 4648. If you fail to appear for this Minnesota at 218-983-4648. If you White Earth, Minnesota at 218-983- hearing the Court may find you in hearing the Court may find you in hearing the Court may find you in fail to appear for this hearing the 4648. If you fail to appear for this default and enter an order. default and enter an order. default and enter an order. Court may find you in default and hearing the Court may find you in enter an order. default and enter an order. Dated : October 29, 2018 Dated : October 22, 2018 Dated : October 22, 2018 Veronica Newcomer Veronica Newcomer Veronica Newcomer Dated : October 22, 2018 Dated : October 29, 2018 Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare Veronica Newcomer Veronica Newcomer Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare

WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT CHILDREN’S COURT CHILDREN’S COURT CHILDREN’S COURT In the Matter of the Welfare of the In the Matter of the Welfare of the In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: Child(ren) of: Child(ren) of: Amber Basswood Travis Norcross John Crowell Summons of Petition and Hearing Summons of Petition and Hearing Summons of Petition and Hearing Notice Notice Notice Court File No. CC17-0832 Court File No. CC18-0829, -0830 Court File No. CC18-0829, -0830 YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on September 26, 2018, a Child in Need September 21, 2018, a Child in Need September 21, 2018, a Child in Need of Protection and/or Services of Protection and/or Services of Protection and/or Services Petition was filed with the White Petition was filed with the White Petition was filed with the White Earth Tribal Court regarding your Earth Tribal Court regarding your Earth Tribal Court regarding your child in file CC18-0832. A continued child in file CC18-0829. A continued child in file CC18-0829. A continued admit or deny hearing on the matter admit or deny hearing on the matter admit or deny hearing on the matter is scheduled for December 21, 2018 is scheduled for December 14, 2018 is scheduled for December 14, 2018 at 1:30 P.M. You are asked to contact at 3:30 P.M. You are asked to contact at 3:30 P.M. You are asked to contact White Earth Tribal Court White Earth Tribal Court White Earth Tribal Court Administration located at the RTC in Administration located at the RTC in Administration located at the RTC in White Earth, Minnesota at 218-983- White Earth, Minnesota at 218-983- White Earth, Minnesota at 218-983- 4648. If you fail to appear for this 4648. If you fail to appear for this 4648. If you fail to appear for this hearing the Court may find you in hearing the Court may find you in hearing the Court may find you in default and enter an order. default and enter an order. default and enter an order. Dated : October 29, 2018 Dated : October 29, 2018 Dated : October 29, 2018 Veronica Newcomer Veronica Newcomer Veronica Newcomer Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare

In Need of Septic Pumping?

If you need your septic system pumped call the White Earth Public Works Department at 218-983-3202. Enrolled elder (55 years & older) - $25 Enrolled member (54 years & younger) - $80 Non-enrollee (any age) - $115 Non-White Earth Businesses - $120 (Must live on White Earth Reservation) Gashkadino-giizis (Freezing Water Moon) 7, 2018 Anishinaabeg Today 27

Meeting Minutes White Earth Home Health Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar Clinics Pine Point Regular School Board Meeting Monday, September 18, 2018 Pappy’s Cafe (Waubun) Pine Point School Staff Room Nov. 7, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 1.0 Roll Call – Meeting called to order by Vice White Earth RBC Headquarters Chairman Gerald Adams at 4:44 p.m. Nov. 12, 10 a.m. to noon Members present – Michael Swan, Gerald Adams, Anthony Clark, Sara Clark, Lyman Roberts by phone. Biimaadiiziiwiin (White Earth) Ex-officio – Chris Schulz, Principal Real Estate Nov. 12, 1 to 3 p.m. 2.0 Recognition of Visitors – Bonnie Meeks Elbow Lake Center 3.0 Approval/Amendment of Agenda – Motion by Michael Swan to approve the agenda as presented, For Sale Nov. 13, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. seconded by Anthony Clark. All in favor. Motion carried. Food Distribution (East of Mahnomen) 4.0 Approval/Amendment of Minutes – Motion by Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Michael Swan to approve the August 6, 2018 minutes as presented, seconded by Sara Clark. All in favor. Motion Shooting Star Casino carried. Nov. 19, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. 5.0 Finance 5.1 Treasurer’s Report – Motion by Anthony Clark to Rice Lake Center approve the Treasurer’s Report for August 2018, sec - Nov. 26, 10 a.m. noon onded by Sara Clark. All in favor. Motion carried. 5.2 Payment of Bills & Electronic Funds Transfer & White Earth Tribal and Community College Credit Card Transactions – Motion by Michael Swan to Nov. 27, 10 a.m. to noon approve the payment of bills for the month of August Pine Point Elder’s Center 2018 in the amount of $77,622.34 for check #28995 $77,900 PRICED REDUCED!! through check #29088 and the EFT for Nov. 28, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Federal/State/TRA Payroll Tax & Credit Card 3 Bedroom, 2 bath home with 2 car garage attached over Congregate Housing (White Earth) Transactions, seconded by Anthony Clark. All in favor. looking Roy Lake on a +/- 2 acre lot. Full basement with Nov. 29, 10 a.m. to noon Motion carried. bath and 2 additional rooms that only need egress for a 6.0 Unfinished Business total of five bedrooms. $79,900 for the home with +/- 2 6.1 No unfinished business acres or purchase the home with adjoining 24.4 acres of 7.0 New Business beautifully wooded maples, trails, and hunting land for 7.1 Impact Aid Indian Procedures & Policies – $120,000. If you have decent credit I will put you in touch Wiikwajiitoon Motion by Anthony Clark to approve the policy as pre - with an excellent mortgage broker. Call or text Gerald at sented, seconded by Michael Swan. All in favor. Motion 218-533-0784. Taklking Circle carried. 8.0 Principal’s Report – Discussion on October break; For Sale by Owner Parent/Teacher Conferences; Professional Development day; Carpet Installation; Community Skateboard Event; Tribal Affirmation; Security Light; New bus search; Audit 17-18; Student enrollment. No action needed. 9.0 Public Participation – None 10.0 Adjournment – Motion by Anthony Clark to adjourn the meeting at 5:04 p.m., seconded by Sara Clark. All in favor. Motion carried.

Birth Announcements

Oct. 12 White Earth, Minn . Three bedroom home in White Earth. Noah David Foster On tribal land. For more information please contact 218- 7 lbs., 12 oz. 401-2419. Shenoa and Dariel Foster Sr. Essentia Health - Detroit Lakes

Classified Ads Oct. 17 Ja’kaiyah Renae Moss Tire King Motors : Cheapest tires around $20-$35. 6 lbs., 8 oz. Located in Ponsford. Contact Ivan Diaz at 612-600-9415. Alicia English and Robert Moss Essentia Health - Detroit Lakes Stump grinding : Call Gary Borgrud at 218-473-2563. Storage units for rent : 8’-12’ storage units for rent; cost Lake Grove Township Oct. 17 is $100 for 3 months, or $40 per month. Location: 2 miles Monthly Meeting Notice MorningStar Marie Blackburde west of Mahnomen on Hwy 200, Fire # 1235. For more 5 lbs., 15.3 oz. information call Dan at 218-261-0674. Notice is hereby given to the citizens of Lake Grove Victoria Lyn Blackburde Township, County of Mahnomen, State of Minnesota, Essentia Health - Detroit Lakes that the monthly Township meeting will be held Nov. 20, 2018 . The meeting will commence at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 You can reach the Anishishinaabeg Today at the Jerome Wolbeck residence. Easton Bennett Pederson at 218-983-3285 Ext. 5903 6 lbs., 11 oz. or Lori Tibbetts Aimee and Erik Pederson [email protected] Clerk,Town of Lake Grove Essentia Health - Detroit Lakes 28 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, November 7, 2018

A scary good time in Pine Point

Photo by Gary W. Padrta

Clarence Skala, White Earth Public Transit, holds the plaque he received for being named Minnesota Public Transit Association Minnesota Bus Operator of the Year for 2018. Clarence Skala named Minnesota Bus Operator of the Year for 2018 White Earth Public Transit driver Clarence Skala Bakken says Skala also has taken new staff was recently named the Minneota Transit Association under his wing and trains them in all driver areas of Minnesota Bus Operator of the Year for 2018. transit. “He keeps a well-groomed bus which his Unfortunately, Skala and White Earth Transit client comment on regularly basis. And he shows a Manager Kenneth Bakken were unable to attend the positive attitude to his clients. His customer service awards ceremony, so LuAnn Bleiler from Paul has been recognized by the staff, clients and other Bunyan Transit presented Skala with his plaque at a programs and departments we service,” said Bakken. potluck held at White Earth Transit. Skala has had no major accidents while Skala has been with White Earth Public Transit employed with White Earth Public Transit and pro - for approximately eight years. “He has great employ - vides the upmost safety for the department and his ee morale and commitment to the White Earth Public clients. Bakken says Skala has been an innovator Transit organization,” said Bakken. “Clarence has a when starting a new route or new types of services flawless attendance record and actually will fill-in for and works well with all the staff and provides many other staff while taking time off and come and work key point to discussions and provide new ideas when weekends if needed.” starting something new. COLA Quiz Bowl Halloween Raffle Board winners

Winners of the Circle of Life Academy wild rice, a bag of potatoes, cans of vegetables, stuff - Halloween Raffle boards were Cindy Doerfler and ing makings, gravy makings, pumpkin pie makings, Steve Dahlberg. Congratulations to our winners! cranberry sauce, jello, plates, napkins and miscella - They each received a bag of apples, bags of candy, neous items. The cost is $1. caramels, spider web, plates, napkins, cups, The drawing will be held Nov. 19 during class. Halloween make-up, candy bowl, a bucket for candy Call 218-983-4837 for more information. Submitted photos and miscellaneous items. This will assist with the T-shirts, gifts for the In November, the Circle of Life Quiz Bowl elder panel, trophies, moderator fee and other quiz The Boys and Girls Club held a Halloween Dance on Oct. 26 from Team will host a Turkey Dinner Raffle. The Turkey bowl expenses. Gaming permit on file. 6-9 p.m. at Pine Point School. They had a music DJ and profes - Dinner Basket will include a turkey, one pound of Thank you for your support. sional photo booth. The families were able to take as many pic - tures as they wanted with unlimited prints, and many door prizes were given away. The Club also had concessions to help fund raise for the Pine Point Boys and Girls Club. Families were The White Earth Nation Veterans’ encouraged to dress up with their kids. More than 160 people in costume signed in for the event. Powwow is Sunday, Nov. 11