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

» Arthur “Archie” LaRose, Secretary-Treasurer

» Robbie Howe, District I Representative

» Steve White, District II Representative

» LeRoy Staples Fairbanks III, District III Representative Staff Michael Chosa, Editor Kayla Duoos, Journalist Anthony Belgarde, Graphic Design Submissions The submission of pictures, articles, announcements Sarah Agaton Howes Madonna Peltier Yawakie Veronica Veaux Michael Laverdure and letters is encouraged. All submissions are subject to editing for spelling, MPR HOSTS NATIVE ENTREPRENEURS PANEL IN BEMIDJI grammar, length and libelous By Kayla Duoos content. Submission does not guarantee publication. Bemidji – Indigenous people have Principal, Architect, Director of western world. Veaux runs a non- stability. How can we not only The Editor reserves the always been entrepreneurs. First American Design Studio, profit alongside a graduate support our community, but also right to reject any material DSGW Architects, Sarah Agaton classmate called “DomiNative our environment How can we submitted for publication. Reminding the greater community Howes, Anishinaabe artist, teacher, Development.” Veaux’s business make decisions that will be good of this were four Indigenous designer, and community organizer, hosts multi-sport competitions decisions for seventh generations Debahjimon business owners, Thursday and Leech Lake Band member throughout the country for adults into the future, seven generations September 26 at the Northwest Veronica Veaux, Co-owner of and children who are three sport in the past, and our present 190 Sailstar Dr. NW Indian Community Development DomiNative Development and athletes. Veaux said being asked to generation.” Cass Lake, MN 56633 Center. Assistant Professor in the Business speak at the event was an honor, Administration at Bemidji State and helping inspire new entrepre- According to the Small Business [email protected] The four featured entrepreneurs University. neurs is a passion. Administration, Veaux’s business is shared their knowledge on the one of many new native businesses Ph: (218) 335-8200 Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) The event was hosted by MPR’s “In the 1970’s and 1980’s, most of that have sprung up within the past Fax: (218) 335-8309 hosted panel “Conversations on Chris Farrell who is the senior the business schools you went to few years. According to a report the Creative Economy, economics contributor at they talked about the only social done by the Small Business Deadlines Entrepreneurship and Identity: Marketplace, American Public responsibility of business is to earn Administration, Native owned Building a Native Owned Business.” Media’s nationally syndicated public a profit. That methodology coined businesses grew by 15 percent Nov. Issue...... 10/25/2019 The running theme of the night was radio business and economic by Milton Friedman as we can see, from 2007 to 2012. Indigenous Dec. Issue...... 11/29/2019 growth within small communi- programs. Farrell led the four that has caused a huge devastating businesses in Minnesota are some Jan. Issue...... 12/27/2019 ties, and focusing on opportunity, entrepreneurs on a 50 minute impact on our economy and of the most diverse, ranging from not disparities or deficits. discussion surrounding their environment. Sustainability, was telecommunications to architecture journey into becoming business not at the forefront of decisions,” to athletics. The entrepreneurs who spoke were: owners and community leaders. said Veaux. The full program can be found Madonna Peltier Yawakie, archived online on the MPR website President and co-founder of Turtle Veronica Veaux took time before “Whereas today, when you look at https://www.mprnews.org/ Island Communications, Inc. the panel to discuss both her the Indigenous mindset in busi- story/2019/10/02/native-american- (TICOM), Michael Laverdure, business and cultural identity in a ness, we’re looking at long-term entrepreneurship October 2019 | Debahjimon Binaakwii giizis • Falling Leaves Moon 3 Leech Lake there are three separate living areas Walz, Flanagan Launch Task Force to for men, women, and families. Homeless There will be a computer room for End Violence Against Indigenous Women adults to apply for jobs, search for St. Paul – Governor Tim Walz to violent crime at alarmingly high Commissioner John Harrington Shelter housing, as well as a large dining and Lieutenant Governor Peggy rates, and we’re taking action to said. “This task force will help us area with a commercial kitchen and Flanagan launched the first meeting end this disproportionate epidemic,” ask the right questions and provide Nearing two laundry rooms. There is also a of the Missing and Murdered said Governor Walz. “That’s why recommendations to reduce and reception/intake office, a nurse's Indigenous Women (MMIW) Task we established a task force to hopefully end violence against room, and five individual offices. Force with a ceremonial bill signing examine the root causes of this Indigenous women and girls.” Completion that brought together advocates, violence, collect better data, and Submitted by LLBO The Shelter will be staffed 24/7 by tribal representatives, law provide support to Native families The MMIW Task Force consists of Human Services Shelter Technicians. There will also enforcement, and elected officials who are caught up in this nightmare.” 27 members. The primary duties of be a House Manager, two Case in their commitment to end vio- the Task Force are: to advise the Cass Lake – The Leech Lake Band Managers, a nurse, and two kitchen lence against Indigenous women. “This task force will rely on the Commissioner of Public Safety; to of Ojibwe Homeless Shelter is set staff. For information regarding The establishment of the MMIW experiences of survivors and serve as a liaison between the to open this November. employment at the shelter please Task Force was included in the families as it works towards Commissioner of Public Safety, visit the Leech Lake website (www. 2019 Omnibus Public Safety and identifying effective strategies agencies, and organizations that The shelter was first approved by llojibwe.org). Judiciary budget bill (S.F. 8). grounded in community,” said provide legal, social, or other the Leech Lake Tribal Council in Lieutenant Governor Flanagan. community services; and to report Spring 2019 and Hawk The shelter will be more than a bed The MMIW Task Force, established “We are witnessing increased recommendations to the Construction broke ground in and a roof. The vision is to provide with bipartisan support, draws awareness around this issue across Legislature on how to reduce and April of that year. Planning for the various services to individuals and attention to the disproportionate Minnesota and the country, due to end violence against Indigenous project was led by a team comprised families to help them secure stable rates of murder and violence the courage and resilience of women and girls in Minnesota. of employees from Leech Lake housing, such as; case management, experienced by Indigenous women Native women who are telling their The law requires them to provide Human Services, Tribal service referrals, integration with and girls, as well as the lack of stories and those of the women we this report by December 15, 2020. Development, Purchasing, Health and Human Services, attention these cases garner from have lost but not forgotten. This Accounting, and the Construction assistance with job searches, etc. media and law enforcement. Of the task force is long overdue.” Task Force Member representing Manager and Assistant, as well as These services will be key in helping nearly 6,000 cases of missing and Leech Lake: staff from Hawk Construction. families overcome their barriers to murdered Indigenous women and “We measure what we care about Brian Pottratz stable housing. girls reported in 2016, only 116 and it’s time we start collecting • Human Trafficking Investigator The shelter has a capacity of 56; a were logged in the Department of accurate and consistent data on • Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe 10 bed men's dormitory, a 10 bed For more information, please Justice’s database. Indigenous women who have been women's dormitory, and 6 family contact the Leech Lake Human abused and gone missing,” units capable of housing up to 6 Services Office (218) 335-8273. “Native women and girls are subject Department of Public Safety family members each. In addition, Leech Lake and White Earth Councils Meet With MN DHS Over Alleged Overpayments By Kayla Duoos payments to the tribes are the by its former commissioner, Tony the other chemical dependency records, determine a final amount, result of billing practices for “take- Lourey, and other top level staff. providers because “the billing error and develop a plan for resolution. Cass Lake – “When people hear home” substance abuse treatments, This was followed by the over- was made by the department” In addition, we look forward to the this story, all they believe is that we over the course of nearly five years. payment allegations against both through the use of federal dollars OLA’s review so we fully understand stole from the state, when in reality Tribes and a series of other as opposed to state. what happened and can take all we did was follow the state’s Both tribes have denied fault in the healthcare providers in the state. preventive measures to address guidance.” matter, producing documentation The alleged overpayments to the DHS Commissioner Jodi any overall systemic issues.” showing they followed guidance tribe and mis-payment to health Harpstead, Leech Lake Tribal Leech Lake Government Relations from DHS and even questioned providers adding up to a total of Chairman Faron Jackson and Both Leech Lake Band and White Attorney, Lenny Fineday had billing amounts and totals in $77 million dollars that the White Earth Chairman Michael Earth are looking for solutions to strong words for Minnesota's emails, before being reassured by department will be held account- Fairbanks issued the following joint the issue, and hope that MN DHS Department of Human Services MN DHS. The Leech Lake Band able for, if financial estimates statement: will follow suit. (DHS), Wednesday September 23 also underwent an audit by the continue to hold. in a joint meeting between Leech department in 2016, and no over- “DHS and Tribal leaders are well You can read the Leech Lake Lake Tribal Council, White Earth payment issues were discovered DHS is currently holding the aware of the magnitude of potential Band of Ojibwe’s official Tribal Council and DHS officials. during that time. Tribes responsible to pay back overpayments to tribal MAT statement regarding the approximately $29 million in over- programs. The figures that were overpayments here: The two Tribes presented a united The alleged overpayments are only payments, despite the aforemen- released today are disappointing https://www.leechlakenews. front as discussion continued how a portion of the struggles MN DHS tioned documentation from both but we are all aware that new com/2019/08/01/media- to resolve the 29 million dollars in has faced moving into 2019. DHS’s tribes. DHS however, has openly figures would be revealed. We are release-llbo-dhs-overpayment/ overpayments alleged by DHS in series of troubles began with a stated they will not seek repayment committed to working collabor- early August. The alleged over- number of unexpected resignations of the additional $48 million from atively to reconcile state and tribal 4 Binaakwii giizis • Falling Leaves Moon October 2019 | Debahjimon

The letter went unacknowledged On This Day in History: by the U.S. Government, further perpetuating the poor relationship between the tribe and U.S. officials.

Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig (Hole-In- The Battle of The-Day) was an elder Pillager man and one of the many Ojibwe who had first-hand experience of the downfalls within the U.S. justice Sugar Point system . In April 1898, Bug-O- Nay-Ge-Shig was arrested by a U.S. Marshal on bootlegging charges and brought to Duluth for court.

Once arraigned and let go due to n the early Wednesday morn- Mistreatment and injustices at the insufficient evidence, Bug-O-Nay- ing of October 5th, 1898 a hands of U.S. Marshals and other Ge-Shig was left to make the 135 Ohandful of young Pillager men held agents also played a large role. mile journey home on his own off approximately 100 U.S. soldiers Kickback schemes abounded accord. Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig on the shores of Sugar Point. The between these federal agents and hitched rides on multiple trains, firefight resulted in seven dead and local hotel and railroad men, who only making it so far in the journey ten wounded with no casualties were paid by the U.S. Government before being repeatedly thrown off reported on the Ojibwe side. The each time a witness or defendant for not having a ticket. Leading soldiers were eventually forced to was brought before the court in him to eventually walk the last 40 retreat back to Walker, MN. This Duluth. Ojibwe were routinely miles home in his moccasins, event has come to be recognized rounded up and brought to Duluth wearing them down to his bare as the last military conflict between on false charges to line the pockets feet. It was at that moment he the U.S. and American Indians. of those involved in the scam. swore he would never allow himself to be arrested ever again, As with many conflicts, the tensions Delayed payments and consistent lest he may perish on his next that led to the Battle of Sugar Point arrests in weak, unsubstantiated forced journey home. He kept true were varied. Lumber companies bootlegging cases eventually led to this word and never again sat routinely swindled the Ojibwe the leaders of the Pillager tribe to before the U.S. Judicial system. people out of large amounts of send a letter to the U.S. money through unscrupulous Government asking them to look When Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig was practices. into the on-going injustices the called on to stand in Duluth as a tribe was facing. witness for another bootlegging One of the most cited complaints among the Ojibwe at that time was a “dead and burnt wood” clause which allowed the lumber barons to purchase timber at a greatly reduced rate if it was in such condition. They would often start forest fires and then quickly harvest both semi-burnt and green wood and claim it all as “dead”, reaping massive profits at the expense of the Ojibwe.

In addition to practices such as these, timber was routinely appraised at a severely lower rate “Old Bug” Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig. Photo courtesy of the Minnesota Historical Society. on the Reservations in Minnesota than it would have been elsewhere. Money received for the timber, case a few months later, he ignored The other Ojibwe in Onigum, which was intended to sustain the the U.S. Marshals warrant for his hearing the pleas of one of their Ojibwe people was mishandled, appearance. He was then detained elders, surrounded, and gently, yet misappropriated and frequently along with Sha-Boon-Day-Shkong, forcefully secured his release. spent frivolously by Indian Agents another Pillager man when they on behalf of the Ojibwe. When the went to collect their annuity The army officials who were in payments would come, they were payments in Onigum. Recognizing charge of the arrest of Bug-O-Nay- notoriously late, much to the ire of the stakes at hand at the possibility Ge-Shig that day, went forward to the Pillagers and other bands at of another trip to Duluth, Bug-O- tell a tale of how they were sur- that time. Nay-Ge-Shig called out for help. rounded by over 200 warriors and October 2019 | Debahjimon Binaakwii giizis • Falling Leaves Moon 5 attacked, when in reality it was a pouring in from the non-native small group of Pillager band people in Minnesota. Memories of members. Reportedly, less than 20 Custer’s defeat at Little Big Horn, people, mostly women, aided in just 22 years prior in 1876, led the Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shigs escape. newspapers of the day to run wild with unsubstantiated headlines. Once the U.S. Army received word of Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shigs escape, The townspeople of Walker sur- they put out wanted notices for rounded themselves with a those reported to have been 24-hour rotating shift of armed involved in his escape. To be guards.. In Bemidji, all of the certain those men were caught, women were herded into a they sent down an additional 77 courthouse as 200 armed “militia- soldiers from Fort Snelling. men” stood guard outside. It took a few weeks for the buzz to die The 80 soldiers began their quest down, though the relationships that fateful morning and arrived between the Ojibwe and their on the shores of Sugar Point that neighbors were never fully afternoon. After failing to find repaired. Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig, the army set up base camp. With all of the nation’s attention turned towards Leech Lake, the How the battle began has often U.S. Government was forced to been disputed throughout the hear the grievances put forth by years. The Pillager have held that the Ojibwe people. Commissioner the soldiers began firing on a canoe of Indian Affairs, William A. Jones, containing two women and a child was soon dispatched to the area. as it rounded the corner of Sugar After an extensive number of Point. The military claims that a meetings with the tribal elders, an rifle was accidentally discharged agreement was reached. Several towards the Ojibwe side. Pillagers turned themselves in for Regardless, an intense firefight warrants related to Bug-O-Nay- between the two sides erupted. Ge-Shig’s escape, although Bug-O- The Pillager people went into that Nay-Ge-Shig himself upheld his day not wanting battle but were pledge to never return to U.S. prepared if it came. Court or jail. Most of those who turned themselves in served The battle continued into the night between two to six months, and Wisdom Steps Inaugural Health Fair and no harm came to any of the everyone involved received a full By Kayla Duoos Ojibwe people outside of Indian pardon from President McKinley a Officer Gay-Gway-Day-Be-Tung short time after. Cass Lake – The inaugural Wisdom Steps Health Fair Lake Wisdom steps program is spearheaded by three (George Russell), who was allegedly took place Thursday, October 3 at the Cedar Lakes community members from each of the three districts. shot by mistake, by a soldier who Further investigations revealed the event center. Elaine Regguinti represents D1, Ruth White assumed he was fighting alongside damage that had been done to the Represents D2, and Carol Jenkins represents D3. the Pillagers. The 3rd U.S. Infantry Ojibwe at the hands of the logging The event which is described as a one-stop shop for saw six causalities and ten companies, as well as during the health programs ran from 10am-2pm and featured Jenkins who was present at the event encourages wounded that night. first arrest of Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig over 20 booths. The event had multiple checkpoints elders to join the program and stay on top of their and those who aided in his escape. for health screenings and treatments. health care. On the morning of October 7, Reforms in the management of 1898, the soldiers retreated from timber on the Leech Lake The event was the brainchild of the bands health “It’s kind of hard for some people to take care of Sugar Point, battered, hungry and Reservation eventually led to the department and the elders Wisdom Steps program. themselves in the way they need to but this program cold. Once back to safety in Walker, establishment of the Chippewa The two organizations saw the event as a perfect way makes it easier, and is so important,” said Jenkins. the commanding officer, General National Forest. to get the community together, and talk about taking Bacon, would be quoted in care of yourself. A commonality among elders that is A meal was provided at the event, and attendees were newspapers as saying that he None of the Pillager Ogichidaa too often overlooked. eligible to win door prizes, including a flat screen tv “scattered” and “whipped the who engaged in battle at Sugar donated by the Leech Lake Tribal Council. indians good”, a poor attempt at Point ever were tried or received The Wisdom Steps program for Tribal Elders 55 and saving face. punishment for their involvement. over aims to combat this. The program encourages Elders can get involved with Wisdom Steps by Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig went on to members to take simple steps toward better health, as contacting their program district representative. Once word of the battle spread, live another 18 years in the area well as participate in community activities. Activities hysteria ran rampant in the sur- before passing peacefully. The U.S. such as participating in health screenings, attending a rounding areas that an “Indian Army never returned to the shores health education class, or enjoying a healthy living Wisdoms Steps Health Representatives Uprising” was coming. Additional of Sugar Point on Leech Lake, the activity. Elaine Regguinti D1: 612-357-1199 troops were sent to the area, and site of their final battle and defeat Ruth White D2: 218-654-3545 outcries to the US Government for in the period now known as the The Wisdom Steps program which began in Minnesota Carol Jenkins D3: 218-308-3256 assistance and protection were “Indian Wars”. in 1999, is a partner of all Minnesota tribes. The Leech 6 Binaakwii giizis • Falling Leaves Moon October 2019 | Debahjimon Bug−O−Nay−Ge−Shig School NEWS

On Friday afternoon September 27, Bug O Nay Ge Shig School hosted their Fall Feast and Pow Wow for the school community. Over 100 guests enjoyed a feast of manoomin (wild rice) and ogaa (walleye). After the feast, guests, students and staff took part in the Fall Pow Wow.

Bug O Nay Ge Shig Homecoming Week included a Pep fest with Dodgeball, Musical Chairs, Pie Face and more. Hunter Jackson, a senior, was the MC. The Lady Eagles Volleyball Team faced Red Lake after school Bug O Nay Ge Shig 11th graders were invited to Fort Ripley to help with planting native in a closely matched game with Red Lake grasses such as sweet grass and sage. While there they also met with an Army Recruiter, winning in 4 matches. picked sage, and participated in a drum demonstration.

Photo: Bug O Nay Ge Shig defeated Fond du Lac Ojibwe School last week by taking 3 games out of 5. JV also scored a win with 2 games out of three.

The Bug O Nay Ge Shig Lady Silver Eagles are learning so much this Bug O Nay Ge Shig High School’s Seasonal year, these players continue to amaze us! They play from the heart Activities class has been busy processing A group of Bug O Nay Ge Shig students completed their study of the and have worked very hard to get where they are today. We will wild rice through the age old process of Battle of Sugar Point with a field trip to the battle site on Monday continue to try our best and hope you all come out to see us play! parching, jigging and winnowing. They also commemorating the battle which took place in October 1898. The Linda Belgarde, Head Coach Bug O Nay Ge Shig Volleyball have made rice knockers and gone out to battle is known in American history as the last battle between the Hailey White, Assistant Coach Bug O Nay Ge Shig Volleyball pick swamp tea. U.S. Army and an Indian band. October 2019 | Debahjimon Binaakwii giizis • Falling Leaves Moon 7 Al Franken Pays Visit HALLOWEEN FOOD SAFETY TIPS FOR PARENTS children, be sure to remove any choking hazards such as gum, peanuts, hard candies, or small toys. to Bug O Nay Ge Shig • Bobbing for apples is an all-time favorite Halloween game. Here are a couple of ways to say “boo” to bacteria that can cause foodborne illness. School Library • Reduce the number of bacteria that might be present on apples and other raw fruits and vegetables by thoroughly rinsing them under cool running water. As an added precaution, use a produce brush to remove surface dirt. • Try this new spin on apple bobbing from FightBAC.org: Cut out lots of apples Submitted by Birdie Lyons from red construction paper. On each apple, write activities for kids, such as “do Even though it’s not an official holiday, 5 jumping jacks.” Place a paper clip on Halloween is much beloved by children and each apple and put them in a large basket. adults alike. What could be more fun than Tie a magnet to a string. Let the children trick-or-treating, apple bobbing, or costume take turns “bobbing” with their magnet parties? and doing the activity written on their apple. Give children a fresh apple for To make sure treats are safe for children, participating. follow these simple steps: • If your idea of Halloween fun is a party at • Snacking: Children shouldn’t snack on home, don’t forget these tips: treats from their goody bags while they’re • Beware of spooky cider! Unpasteurized out trick-or-treating. Give them a light juice or cider can contain harmful bacteria meal or snack before they head out – such as Salmonella. To stay safe, always don’t send them out on an empty stomach. serve pasteurized products at your Urge them to wait until they get home parties. and let you inspect their loot before they • No matter how tempting, don’t taste raw eat any of it. cookie dough or cake batter that contain • Safe treats: Tell children not to accept – uncooked eggs. and especially not to eat – anything that • “Scare” bacteria away by keeping all isn’t commercially wrapped. Inspect perishable foods chilled until serving commercially wrapped treats for signs of time. These include finger sandwiches, tampering, such as an unusual appearance cheese platters, fruit or tossed salads, Photo and article by Kayla Duoos. or discoloration, tiny pinholes, or tears in cold pasta dishes with meat, poultry, or wrappers. Throw away anything that seafood, and cream pies or cakes with Former U.S. Senator Al Franken and Librarian Laurie Villwock looking through a number of the looks suspicious. whipped-cream and cream-cheese books donated to the school’s library thanks to Franken and his numerous followers. • Food Allergies: If your child has a food frostings. allergy, check the label to ensure the • Bacteria will creep up on you if you let Bena – “Things have definitely changed” buy shelving units. Villwock said donations allergen isn’t present. Do not allow the foods sit out too long. Don’t leave per- said Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig Library Media still continue to come to school on a weekly child to eat any home-baked goods he or ishable goodies out of the fridge for more Specialist Laurie Villwock, Saturday basis in various forms–from artwork col- she may have received. than two hours (1 hour in temperatures October 12. lections, school supplies, all the way to • Choking hazards: If you have very young above 90°F). furniture. Villwock was standing in the newly furnished library at the Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig high Franken himself, stopped by the library to Subscribe to Debahjimon school. The library which was built in the see the donations his public support had This is a FREE subscription summer of 2018, had been mostly empty up garnered. until former Senator Al Franken stepped in Name:______earlier of this year. “It’s been a really nice experience for me today, to see this,” said Franken, following an Franken made an online plea to his 900,000+ issued public thank you to donors. Address:______social media followers to lend a hand by donating to the libraries GoFundMe page Franken received thank you cards from City:______State:______Zip:______created by Villwock, and purchasing books students and a few gifts on behalf of the Check one: from the schools Amazon wishlist. school during his visit. Mail to: New Subscription Debahjimon The library received $83,000 dollars and over If you’d like to make a donation to the Bug- Moved / New Address: 5000 books. With donated funds the school O-Nay-Ge-Shig school, you can send a check 190 Sailstar Dr. Include previous zip code ______was able to fully furnish the library, provide written to the Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig school Cass Lake, MN 56633 new reading material for classrooms, and library or contact Librarian Laurie Villwock. Remove From Mailing List 8 Binaakwii giizis • Falling Leaves Moon October 2019 | Debahjimon Tribal Council Quarterly Reports Secretary / Treasurer Arthur “Archie” LaRose Our new Cedar Lakes Casino is General Fund reserves from prior open and bustling with renewed years for the large capital items activity. The Cass Lake area busi- such as the Education Endowment nesses surrounding the new Casino Fund equal to $500,000 and all appear to be just as busy with Property Acquisitions equal to the renewed traffic to the area. We $1,250,000. have also expanded the Leech Lake Transit Program which allows for The Band contributes to other use of federal and state grants for entities operating budgets such as: transporting all employees to their • Leech Lake Tribal College = worksites as well as providing $500,000 better public transportation. Our • Leech Lake Boys and Girls Club Tribal Development Division and = $150,000 (Cass Lake) Leech Lake Financial Services has • Leech Lake Boys and Girls Club been holding home ownership = $109,238 (Onigum) informational meetings to assist • Cass Lake Fire Dept. = $ 51,508 residents with financing oppor- • S. Lake Fire Dept. = $ 1,600 tunities amongst many other • Walker Fire Dept. = $ 8,000 economic development ideas and • Deer River Fire Dept. = $ 7,200 plans. A long term goal of this adminis- We passed the FY 2020 budget tration is to remain as stable finan- with a slight surplus which allows cially stable through development this administration some breathing of sound business practices and Governmental Activities room as we continue to prioritize the adoption of adequate internal Secretary/Treasurer’s the many programs and activities controls. Annual budgeting is the that we operate while keeping first step in this long term goal. We Summary aligned with the Band’s mission invite everyone to ask questions Remarks delivered at the statements to provide responsible and make comments regarding Quarterly Meeting on Friday operation of government. We will this report and the following October 11, 2019 be starting our FY 2021 budget financial statement presentations process in November and we will and to attend our annual budget need your input. During the hearings. This quarter was very busy with the months of January and February new Twin Cities Office building we will hold public hearings in Miigwitch! acquisition, meetings, and the each district on the content of the Leech Lake Gaming Summary Constitutional Convention budget. Your voice is needed on of Operations Committee. The Wild Rice season development of priorities and how Quarter Ending June 2019 ended with a good harvest that will to commit resources to those supply us with delicious Manoomin priorities. Revenue for the coming year. The pow-wow (See Graph marked Revenue) season was one of our best yet, Our Gaming and State tax and Once again, revenue has continued along with the many other events license revenue projections for an upward trend for Leech Lake and happenings that represent the FY 2020 can be viewed Gaming. The first two months of Payroll expenses and Cost of Goods at the 5-year trend, that is an increase values and commitment of the online at: fiscal year 2020 saw revenue totaling Sold saw increase, while Operating of approximately $1.4 million. Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. https://www.leechlakenews.com/ $21.4 million. Compared to the Expenses saw a decrease. Total secretary-treasurer-financial- previous fiscal year 2019, that is a expenses through August 2019 was Forecast As we end our first quarter of the report/ $943 thousand increase. The 5-year $15.2 million. Cost of Sales were From revenue to expense to net fiscal year, our financial health trend shows a revenue increase of $4.2 million, Payroll expenses were profit, all areas saw increases. Even remains strong. We have had some The above represents only the $4.8 million. In these two months, $6.7 million and Operating with the closure of the Palace, obstacles such as an issue with Gaming and State Tax/License you see the closure of the Palace on Expenses were $4.3 million. where we didn’t see revenue from billing the State of Minnesota for revenues portion of the total July 22nd and opening of Cedar one casino for about 10 days, we services in our Opioid Treatment budget and the portion subsidized Lakes on August 1, approximately a Net Profit have seen increases in revenue and Program. We are working with the to the programs. Many programs week and half of no revenue from (See Graph marked Net Profit) profit. Cedar Lakes has been doing State in an effort to resolve the also receive other funding through one site. Net profit also saw an increase well in bringing in additional issue as expeditiously as possible. grants from Federal, State and these two months of the fiscal year. revenue and profit for Leech Lake The issue has not affected current other grants and program fees Expenses Total net profit equaled $6.1 million, Gaming, with hopes that will operations and we continues to revenues for an additional $75 Comparatively to last fiscal year, compared to last year of $5.2 continue to trend upward for serve our people at the Opioid million for a total annual budget of operating expenses have had a million that is an $849 thousand profit. Treatment Program. $100 million. Also, we used some slight increase of $94 thousand. increase. Similarly, if you are looking October 2019 | Debahjimon Binaakwii giizis • Falling Leaves Moon 9 Divisional Director Reports Summaries

Development Commission, Region 5 entation in the reporting period. Commission, The Headwaters Regional • 41 participants have attended training Development Commission and as well as various training sessions in the reporting the state of MN through Regional period. Transportation Coordinating Council. • 21 total training sessions were held during the reporting period. Public Safety • The first draft of employee wellness policy • Public Safety hired a crime victim advocate has been created. supervisor and an additional advocate for • The Leech lake Veterans program aided the Tribal Justice Center. 234 veterans and 6 surviving spouses in • The department also added an additional obtaining the yearly veterans assistance domestic violence investigator in collabo- of $300. ration with Women’s Services. • The Lyman Losh transitional home/Bena • In the reporting period there were: 43 shelter had 8 success stories where arrests made, 5 firearms seized, $15,800 residents found stable employment and/ in narcotics seized, and $3000 of cash or housing. seized. • The Leech Lake Police Department was Health Services given a compliance award given by the • The car seat program assisted 67 families, state of MN for “peace officer standards and distributed 82 car seats during the and training board.” reporting period. • Health advisories were submitted for Chairman Faron Jackson Sr. addressing LLBO employees and Band members to begin the TCO Resource Management blastomycosis and lung damage in young Grand Opening and Quarterly meeting. • The Department of Resource Management people due to vaping. and Tribal Council met with the MN • The Second Annual Leech Lake Days Tribal Court Womack road, Flint road and Shingobee Department of Natural Resources assistant Warrior Obstacle was held and had 42 • 122 new cases were filed between July 1 for needed construction. director to discuss the obtainment of participants. and September 26. • The Bena streets project has entered the land behind the Bena community center • Four schools agreed to have Teen • Tribal Court conducted 228 hearings planning/design phase. for band use. Outreach Programming (Deer River, during the reporting period. • The DRM director has had a number of Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig, Bemidji Middle • Judge Paul Day attended a University Tribal Development meetings with the Chippewa National School, and Cass Lake ALC.) The program Minnesota Duluth ICWA collaborative • The newly developed Homeless shelter in Forest supervisor to discuss the band is only being held at Cass Lake ALC and meeting. Judge days attendance is part of District 3 is set to open November, 2019. acquiring the Cut Foot Sioux ranger station, Deer River due to lack of staffing. a 5 year initiative to improve ICWA • Tribal Development is coordinating with so the Inger community can build a • Patient benefit coordinators program implementations. Census 2020 to assist with data collection c-store. have assisted with 74 community • Tribal Court has an open house set for for tribe. • The DRM director also met with the members with medical assistance and/or adolescence outpatient building, dates • The capital improvement plan to address Corps of Engineer Colonel to set up CAF applications during the reporting were not provided. infrastructure needs, draft has been future meetings regarding trust responsi- period. • 33 community youth attended the UNITY finished. The capital improvement plan bilities surrounding bodies of water on • This past quarter, the food distribution conference in Florida, July 2-July 11. will see to pre-determine development tribal lands. program served 581 low income house- • The 7th Generation Youth (Substance schedules and fast track infrastructure • The DRM department continues to work holds. The program in total has 888 Abuse) Summit was held Aug 21-23 at projects. on the congressional bill to get back people being served. Northern Lights Casino. 75 youth • The Tribal Veterans Memorial grounds 11,700 acres of land from Chippewa • The old head start in Sugar Point is participated in the 3 day event. opened June 6, 2019. National Forest which were acquired currently being renovated into a health • Tribal Development is working with early illegally. clinic. The health clinic is set to open Housing childhood for expansion of childcare • An MOU was signed with the Chippewa spring 2020. • Housing repaired 6 radon mitigation services. National Forest, Oct. 4 regarding future • A healing walk will be held October 17 at systems during the reporting period. • Initial planning is underway to determine forest service management priorities. the Cass Lake Boys and Girls Club. • Housing Inspected 30 radon systems the feasibility of converting old Palace The tribe hopes to restore prior forest during the reporting period. Casino hotel into an in-patient treatment composition to back before destructive Education • Department is involved with implementing facility. This project is overseen by logging practices took place. • The TERO program continues to grow. new radon resistant construction into Human Services A&D unit. • 120,00 pounds of green wild rice were TERO participants have been involved in Leech Lake homes that are being • The 2nd opioid response summit is to be purchased from band members at $3 a the tribal homeless shelter construction, developed in Prescott area. held December 2019. pound, which put $300,000 dollars back the IHS expansion, and the ECD health • There were 211 units inspected during the • Tribal Development remains in the into tribal member pockets. clinic Bluewater building in Bemidji. reporting period. planning stages for a new 5 million • The DRM department has purchased wild • Temporary employment currently has 40 health division building. rice furnishing equipment and a parcel of daily workers. Roads and Construction • The S. Lake elementary has been con- land. The department hopes to have a • TERO offered 2 flagger training during • Construction on Mission Road NE has demned and will be removed for land small wild rice processing plant running the reporting period. been completed. redevelopment. by next wild rice season. • Education developed the cohort calendar • The Shingobee turn lane project is set to be • Tribal Development is assisting in the for 2019-2020 for Ojibwe language. complete at the end of September, 2019. development of a reservation transporta- Human Services • Survey and staking is taking place on tion plan alongside: Arrowhead Regional • 63 new employees have attended ori- 10 Binaakwii giizis • Falling Leaves Moon October 2019 | Debahjimon

all his other friends that we didn’t mention National Guard. He was a devoted family by name. Interment will be in the Fineday man who enjoyed spending time with his Family Cemetery following his Thursday children and grandchildren who were very service. Family requests no flowers, special to him. He was their best friend and Miigwitch. it showed when they would go to him for anything. Rodney had a great sense of humor, John’s care has been entrusted to Northern he enjoyed western movies, Native American Peace Funeral Home of Walker. Online history, an avid reader and was a fan of the condolences for the family may be left at MN Vikings and Twins. Rodney also loved enjoyed working on cars; he liked making www.northernpeace.com his Ojibwe language. He was an outdoorsman John Fineday them look sharp and fast, by putting the who enjoyed fishing, hunting and ricing. His fastest motors in them. John always had his career centered around his artistic talent in music playing and his love of dancing led Rodney Allen which his artwork was featured in Wisdom him to become a traditional powwow dancer. Steps, holiday greeting cards, post cards and He was a gambler, his favorite game was paintings. Rodney will be missed by all his Keno, but most of all he loved to flirt and family and friends. dance with all the ladies. John often bragged about his seven grandchildren to whoever The family that Rodney joins are his father would listen. He moved to Fond Du Lac, MN, and mother, sons Rodney Allen, Jr. and where he married Nita Northrup and lived Matthew Allen, brother Gary Allen and his his last years. significant other, Frances Sherer.

Family that John joins again are his parents Those he leaves behind to cherish his memory Agnes Fineday and Robert Fox; and sisters, are: his children James Dean Allen, Sr. and Roberta Fox, Barbara Fineday, Peggy Fox and Shanowa Allen; grandchildren James, Jr., Patricia Jackson. Josh and Vina; brothers Jim Allen and Michael Allen; sisters Gloria (Tom) Dudley, He is survived by his daughters, Jona Fineday, Margaret (Rocky) Papasodora, Lila Robinson, Lisa Shabaiash and Lori (Kevin) Northrup; Betsy (Ernest) Allen, Aileen (Brady) Allen sons, Edward LaFave and Codi Brown; sisters, and many nieces and nephews. Karyn (Donald) Wind; special niece, Marilyn (Colin Rushman) Wind; his former wife, A wake for Rodney will begin at 12:00 p.m., Nita Fineday, seven grandchildren other Saturday, September 21, 2019, and will relatives and many friends. continue until the 10:00 a.m. service on Monday, September 23, all held at the An overnight wake for John will begin at 4:00 Veteran’s Memorial Building in Cass Lake. p.m. on Monday, October 14 at the Sawyer Father Matthew Cobb will officiate. Community Center in Sawyer, MN. John will Pallbearers for Rodney will be Romondo then come home to Cass Lake, MN on Papasodora, Andrew Robinson, Blaine John Joseph Fineday, “Waagoshiings” which Tuesday, where a two-night wake will begin Reichy, Jesse Papasodora, Gary Allen and means “Little Fox”, age 69, of Sawyer, at 4:00 p.m. and continue until his 10:00 a.m. Tyler Larsen. Alternate pallbearers will be Minnesota began his journey to the spirit traditional service on Thursday, October 17 Jarod Allen, Terry Robinson, Anthony world on Thursday, October 10, 2019 from all being held at the Veterans Memorial Robinson and Michael Allen. Honorary St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. John was Building. Lawrence “Hank” Kingbird will be pallbearers will be Rocky Papasodora, Tom born on January 10, 1950 in Cass Lake, MN his Spiritual Advisor. Honorary family drum Dudley, Marti Bobolink, all his siblings, nieces to Agnes Fineday and Robert Fox. Giiwaydin. Pallbearers for John will be Codi Rodney Dean Allen, “Aine Dah Gee Waub” and nephews. Interment will be held in St. Brown, Cole Rushman, Dion Fineday, Robert of the Bear Clan, began his spiritual journey John’s Episcopal Cemetery at Old Agency John lived most of his life in Pennington. He Fineday, Gordon Fineday. Ed LaFave, Dennis on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, with his following the lunch at the Vet’s Building. attended Northwest VoTech and received Staples, Jr., Rowan White, Alfred Desjarlait family by his side. Rodney was born on his small engine repair and auto mechanic and Jordon Northrup. His honorary pall- November 28, 1953 in Cass Lake, MN the Rodney’s care has been entrusted to the certificate. John opened two auto repair bearers are Donnie Headbird, Jess Headbird, son of James and Vina (Bongo) Allen. Northern Peace Funeral Home of Walker, shops, one in Cass Lake the other in Melvin Goodman, Brad Blacketter, Ernie MN. Online condolences for the family may Minneapolis after he moved there. He Diver, Rick DeFoe and Butch Martineau and Rodney was a Veteran of the U.S. Army be given at www.northernpeace.com

DEBAHJIMON Deer River School Che We Station White Earth Office Leech Lake Tribal College Social Services Building Leech Lake RTC Child Welfare Office Men's Halfway House Federal Building Debahjimon can be found District II Tribal Justice Center Financial Services Leech Lake Health Division LLBO Health Clinic at the following locations: Bug O Nay Ge Shig School Facility Center Woman's Services RBC Building Bemidji State Univ. AIRC Bena Community Center Dairy Queen Opioid Clinic Tribal Development Northwest OIC District I Bena Store Cass Lake IHSe Leech Lake DRM Leech Lake Housing Oshki Manidoo Center Ball Club Comm. Center Sugar Point Comm. Center Cass Lake Dental Clinic MCT Headquarters Simonson's Station White Oak Casino Kego Lake Comm. Center Teals Grocery Store Cass Lake-Bena H.S. Bemidji Wal-Mart Cenex Station Shell Station Cedar Lakes Casino Sanford Center Box Office Tesoro Station Max Mart District III Diabetes Clinic Leech Lake Gaming Tesoro Station Inger Comm. Center Cass Lake Rest Area Woman's Halfway House Junction Station Bemidji Public Library October 2019 | Debahjimon Binaakwii giizis • Falling Leaves Moon 11

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and U.S. National Forest Service Enter into Memorandum of Understanding Cass Lake – The Leech Lake Band of this in-depth relationship,” continued Ojibwe signed a Memorandum of Chairman Jackson. “However, we are pleased Understanding with the USDA Forest with this document as it is, and look forward Service, Chippewa National Forest, Friday to continuing our positive relationship with October 4. the Forest Service.”

The MOU outlines the relationship between The foundation of the MOU is the govern- the band and forestry service providing a ment-to-government relationship between framework for future consultation and the Leech Lake Band, a federally-recognized collaboration. Indian tribe, and the federal government. Utilizing this relationship as a foundation, The U.S. Forest Service’s Chippewa National the MOU addresses both the history and the Forest shares a significant geographical area development of the Reservation and the with the Leech Lake Indian Reservation. The Forest, and moves both the Band and the eec e o Obe rb ort MOU acknowledges the unique history of Forest Service closer to the joint goal of the Chippewa National Forest, which was becoming full partners in the conservation 200 Sailstar Dr. NW Honorable Paul W. Day e ge a originally set aside and preserved for the use of the shared territory. Cass Lake, MN 56633 Honorable Amber Ahola ae ge a and benefit of the Ojibwe people and the 218.335.3682 • 218.335.4418 general public. The MOU addresses consul- “We will work together to identify shared tation, communication and establishes a priorities and implement shared projects LEGAL NOTICE shared decision-making model, in accordance focused on forest and watershed restoration, with federal laws. fish and wildlife habitat improvement and preserve socially and culturally significant Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe in Tribal Court “We feel that this is a big step in the right places,” Lueckel said. “The overlap of direction,” said Chairman Faron Jackson. boundaries and jurisdiction provides us In the Matter of the Welfare of the Children of: Vanessa White, Parent. “This MOU provides a solid foundation for with an opportunity to implement shared continuing a mutually beneficial relationship stewardship practices and enhance our Court File No. CP-18-02 between the Forest Service and the Leech partnership with the Band.” Lake Band.” “The challenges we face today, such as wild- NOTICE A continued stated goal of the Leech Lake fire and invasive species, go beyond the YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on September 9, 2019, a Petition to Transfer Permanent Legal Band is to obtain shared-decision making in shared forest and Reservation boundaries and Physical Custody was filed in Leech Lake Tribal Court regarding the child of the above-named forest management, which is currently not and effect people beyond the jurisdiction of parent. Please contact the Leech Lake Tribal Court for future hearing dates on this matter. The tele- allowed by federal law. The Band also seeks any single agency or organization,” Lueckel phone number is (218) 335-3586 or 3682. You are served with this notice because you are a party to this to receive a portion of the Forest’s timber continued. “This necessitates working closely receipts. “We will be working to address together to find new ways of doing business proceeding. If you fail to appear, the Court may find you in default and enter an order. these broader issues with our representatives at a greater pace and scale for the greatest in Congress as the next step in developing benefits to resources and people.” 12 Binaakwii giizis • Falling Leaves Moon October 2019 | Debahjimon Bug−O−Nay−Ge−Shig School CLB PANTHERS BESTED BY PINE RIVER-BACKUS TIGERS Cass Lake – The Cass Lake JOHNSON O'MALLEY / LIEC-AIPAC Bena Panthers volleyball (Local Indian Education Committee/American Indian took a tough loss at home Parent Advisory Committee) October 3 against the Pine River Backus Tigers. PARENT COMMITTEE ELECTIONS 2019 - 2010 The Tigers went home with a 3-0 set lead after beating the Committee consist of: Panthers in all 3 sets. Pine 1 Parent / Grandparent from each District River Backus student Olivia 1 Elder: 55 or older (Parent - Grandparent - Community Adkins stood out as an all Member) star during the game with 1 Teacher / Staff seven kills, four blocks and 1 Student (elected by students & must be middle or high six set assists. school) The Panthers hustled, and *November 1, 2019 will be the last day to turn in nomina- gave it their all but it wasn’t tions, contact person will be; Lisa Gullickson # 218-513- enough to get the team over 8582 OR [email protected] the threshold to even up the score. *Election date : November 14, 2019 The Panthers play their final *Alternates for each position will be determined at match of the season against elections Northome-Kelliher on October 15. Nominees - Child or Grandchild must be a student of the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School

What is Indian Education Committee? The Local Indian Education Committee (LIEC) is established by the local Indian community and works with the contractor to develop educational programs designed to meet the specialized and unique educational needs of Indian children, and approves all programs and budgets funded by JOM.

Who can be elected by the IEC? 25 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) INDIANS Part 273.15(1) provides the LIEC is elected from parents or legal guardians of eligible Indian students enrolled in the school(s) affected by the contract. To avoid conflict of interest or give the appearance of a conflict of interest, Leech Lake Tribal College is gearing up for Give to the Max Day. school officials, or their spouses, persons directly involved in oversight of the JOM program should not be eligible to By Kayla Duoos serve as LIEC members. Cass Lake – Give to the Max Day is one of Minnesota’s community members to invest in the students and the and LLTC's biggest days of online giving. Last year 5,400 college's future. District III Elder Birthdays From the nonprofits and educational institutions raised 21.0 million District III Office dollars total in 24 hours during Give to the Max day. LLTC “Give to the Max is an opportunity for the community to LeRoy, Toni & Kari themselves raised $26,000. show its support for the most important part of the Leech November Lake Tribal College, it's students. These donations go to Bonnie Beaulieu / Mary Briseno / Walter Brown This year LLTC’s goal is to raise $30,000 through personal help supplement the programs that help students’ college Willis Burnette / Eleanor Craven / Richard Cutbank donations and matching gifts. One of the organizations experience go from great to super and it's amazing to be George Donnell / Anita Fahlstrom / Donald Fairbanks Sr. providing a matching gift is the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe part of their success stories. Come join us for our Give to Jerome Finn / Glen “Tuffy” Fisher / Russell Goggleye Gaming, who offered $15,000 if the college can raise an the Max event and be a part of that success,” said Burns. Kenneth Johnson / Marlene Johnson / Roselyn Loeken equal amount. The college plans to raise funds through Vincent Lowry / Darlene Monroe / Cynthia Morris hosting a number of events on campus to garner in person Community members interested in donating can find the Peter Morris / Terrance Morris / Eugene Northbird donations such as a LLTC Laker’s basketball taco sale, Give to the Max Day schedule online at the college’s Suzanne Northbird / Clayton Oothoudt / Ethelyn Peacock KOJB broadcasts, a silent auction and a live performance Facebook page, and by visiting GiveMn.org/Leech-Lake- Walter Reese / James Samuelson / Lana Tucker off campus. Tribal-College. Mailed donations are also accepted in the Lyman White Jr. / Carol White / Timothy White form of a tax-deductible check. If you have questions about The money raised during the 24-hour period will be used supporting LLTC or you’d like to tour the college, you can ALL ELDERS ARE ENTITLED TO $10 SLOT for basic operational funds, and various LLTC clubs/teams’ visit them at 6945 Little Wolf Rd NW, Cass Lake, MN from PLAY & $10 MEAL COUPON THAT MUST BE USED activities. Leech Lake Tribal College New President 8am-4:30pm. WITHIN THE BIRTHDAY MONTH. Raymond Burns said the day of giving is a fantastic way for October 2019 | Debahjimon Binaakwii giizis • Falling Leaves Moon 13

Photo credit @LtGovFlanagan via Twitter The Governor and Lt. Governor join in on the Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations in Minneapolis. Bemidji – The Bemidji State American Columbus day that same year. Governor Indian Resource Center spent Monday, Tim Walz renewed former Governor October 14 taking a walk-through history Dayton’s proclamation the morning of for Indigenous Peoples Day. the 14th during a press conference.

The holiday which replaces Columbus During the press conference, Walz day in the state of Minnesota and various acknowledged the State of Minnesota is cities throughout the state, is meant to located on ancestral and contemporary focus on how lands that have Indigenous com- been home to the munities have Indigenous Anishinaabe and persevered Dakota people despite history. prior to the arrival Peoples Day of European set- Bemidji State’s Dr. tlers. John Gonzalez was one of the in Minnesota The city of select speakers Minneapolis held throughout the a number of campus’s daylong events to celebrate celebration. Gonzalez chose to spend including an: Indigenous Peoples Day his time focusing on the disparities Parade, Indigenous Peoples Day at Native Americans have faced not only Mitchell Hamline School of Law, in education, but in the white washing Indigenous Peoples Day Proclamation of history in what he described as the Presentation, Canadian Consul General “legacy of oppression.” Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration and an Indigenous food tasting. Also speaking at the university’s celebration were American Indian Resource Both Governor Walz and Lieutenant Staff members and a panel of students. Governor Peggy Flanagan were present at the events throughout the day and Monday’s celebration was the fourth for provided remarks. the university and for the city of Bemidji. The official change to replace The history of Indigenous Peoples Day Christopher Columbus day with one is a long one with an uphill battle still honoring indigenous people in Bemidji continuing. came about in 2016. The change was made through a grassroots effort by The day which was first proposed in Bemidji State Professor Vivian Delagado 1977 at the United Nations-sponsored and students in a previous Indigenous International Conference on treaty and law course who brought their Discrimination Against Indigenous pitch to city council. Populations in the Americas is currently only officially recognized by five other The state of Minnesota signed their states outside of Minnesota. proclamation replacing Christopher 14 Binaakwii giizis • Falling Leaves Moon October 2019 | Debahjimon Honoring & Celebrating Our Elders October Birthdays

District I District III*

Shari Bebeau Sherman Brown Jr. Viola Bellanger Robert Brown Milton Campbell Francis Thomas Cloud Garbow Darlene Cobenais Thomas Howard Myron Drummond Steven Jackson Kenneth Fairbanks Tami Jackson Geraldine Goodwater Wilfred Korpela Wanda Jackson Linda Nason Geraldine Littlewolf Lois Lelonek Melvin Northbird Geraldine Nason-Dodge Gary Mitchell Florence Parker Beverly Molash Bernard Robinson David Morgan Irving Seelye Sr. Jane Munnell Perry Sherman Freda Oothoudt Henrietta Skog Samual Papasodora Gerald White Louis Paquette Joseph Raisch From the Jennie Reyes District I Office Alvin Roy Robbie, Stephanie, & Richard Schulman Zagajiiw Henrietta Nason-Sherer Frances VanNett Geraldine Wainscott Lois White Gary Wilson District II Doris Wittner LEECH LAKE AREA SPORTS SCHEDULE

Richard Johnson From the District III Office Clara Smith LeRoy, Toni & Kari NOVEMBER Diana Stangel Leona Shaugobay *all coupons must be used Cass Lake - Bena High School Cross Country ‘19 Iolanthe Goose within Birthday Month* Girls and Boys Patricia Moose 10.25.19 vs. Bagley AWAY Roger Fairbanks Marilyn Losh Cass Lake - Bena High School Wrestling Bryan Finn Brenda Greene Boys @ From the District II Office 11.18.19 Blackduck High School AWAY Steve, Lindsey, & Michelle Leech Lake Tribal College Scrimmage Men 11.01.19 @ Cass Lake-Bena H.S. HOME October 2019 | Debahjimon Binaakwii giizis • Falling Leaves Moon 15 LLTC Student of the Month Emily Ward

Emily Ward has been selected as Leech Lake Tribal Colleges September Student of the Month. LLTC’s Student of the Month honorees are selected based on good grades and consistent attendance. Ward is a second year, Liberal-Education Business emphasis major who is expected to graduate in May 2020. Ward chose to attend Leech Lake Tribal college after the birth of her son. Ward said the school and faculty feel like family. Following Graduation, Ward plans to transfer to a 4 year college, preferably in Washington or the Institute of American Indian Arts.

ALL LEECH LAKE BAND MEMBERS 18 YEARS AND OLDER If you have moved in the past year, please make sure to update your address with the accounting office. You must send in a signed W-9 Form. The W-9 Form can be found at www.irs.gov. Mail to Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, Attn: Accounting. PO Box 60, Cass Lake, MN 56633 or fax to the Accounting Office, 218-335-3781. You may also email your W-9 to [email protected].

For the 2019 Tax Rebate, updated address requests will be accepted through October 31, 2019.

If an address change request comes in after October 31, 2019, there is no guarantee your address will be updated in Accounting. To ensure your check is forwarded to your new address, you must file a forwarding address with your local post office.

2019 rebate checks will be distributed at designated locations as in the past years. Checks not distributed at the designated locations will be mailed.

Further information will follow regarding amount of the rebate check, distribution dates and locations, and mail dates. DEBAHJIMON Newspaper of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe October 2019 | Vol. XXXVI No. 2

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