DeBahJiMon Return Service Requested PRSRTSTD U.S. Postage 115 6th Street NW PAID Cass Lake, MN 56633 Bemidji, MN Permit No. DeBahJiMon 68 A Publication of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Vol. XXII No. 1 July 2007

Leech Lake Child LLCW Program for this initiative is the de- Traditional Ojibwe Adoption velopment of a comprehensive child wel- Welfare Program fare service delivery system, to respond to To Make Historic child maltreatment reports and to provide an array of services aimed at meeting child Program Develop- welfare needs. The program development will be ment in two phases, with the first phase being By Kim Mammedaty, Associate building infrastructural capacity. This in- Tribal Attorney cludes technology, additional staff and Leech Lake Legal Division space acquisition, policy and procedure & Lisa Sherman, Community Rela- development, as well as program devel- tions Coordinator opment. The program will be based on Leech Lake Child Welfare Program Ojibwe values and teachings around child rearing practices, rather than replicate the “There is no resource that is more state or county systems that the Tribe has vital to the continued existence had to respond to for many generations. and integrity of Indian Tribes than The program will emphasize prevention, their children.” early intervention, and community en-

This statement is found to Child Welfare Program - Cont. on page 4 be a fundamental feature in the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). Front row: Keith Howard, Jasmine Wade, Kim Howard; Middle Row: Brady ICWA, which was passed in 1978, New Breast Cancer Wade, Andrea Wade (mother), Brandi Wade, Collin Howard, Back Row: is a federal law that protects the Services at Cass Lake Thomas Headbird, Larry Wade, (father), Grandfather Bill Croaker, and Grand- physical, mental, emotional, and mother Faye Headbird. spiritual well-being of Indian chil- Hospital dren when there are issues of History was made in a traditional wants to establish within the band’s abuse, neglect, or adoption. The New services for breast cancer pa- adoption ceremony that took place in Child Welfare Program. Leech Lake Reservation has been tients are now available at the Cass Lake the afternoon of Monday, May 21, 2007 During the ceremony there putting this federal law into use by Hospital as a result of a grant from the to join the Andrea and Larry Wade were several steps to take in order to establishing an Indian child welfare Susan Komen Foundation. Funded by family with their beautiful 2-year-old permanently place the child with her service called the Leech Lake Child this grant, Ms. Nina Rudnick, LPN, serves daughter. The event was the first of its family. Good thoughts and prayers Welfare Program (LLCW), which as the Breast Health Coordinator-Patient kind to take place in the Leech Lake were sent over the proceedings works under the Human Services Navigator. She will be available to assist Reservation tribal courtroom at the using a pipe ceremony, which was Division of the Leech Lake Band of breast cancer patients with a variety of Facility Center in Cass Lake. Ojibwe conducted by Mike Smith. Honor Ojibwe (LLBO). needs such as transportation to medical traditions combined with the tribal songs were performed by the Bug- The LLCW Program is at appointments, finding support services, court to finalize and celebrate the O-Nay-Ge-Shig drummers Bruce the beginning of making history in and obtaining medical supplies. special bond between a child and her White, Andrew Jackson, and Darryl its development. In February 2007 In addition, Ms. Rudnick is available new family. This event is just the start Kingbird. Later in the ceremony, the LLBO entered into an agree- for community education on breast health. of local adoption proceedings that the Judge Fineday read the petition ment to participate in the Ameri- She will assist women in obtaining breast Leech Lake Human Services Division to conclude the proceedings, and can Indian Child Welfare Initiative exams and mammograms. Because first- within minutes it was on the record with the State of Minnesota, along degree relatives of those with breast can- NOTICE: to establish legality of the adoption. with the White Earth Band of Chip- cer are at an increased risk, she will focus Following the prayer and necessary pewa Indians. The state legislation on providing education to families of those The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe legal words, a feast was provided authorizing this initiative had been with a history of breast cancer. Tribal Offices will be closed on by the Palace catering staff, to the previously passed in 2005 along For additional information on these Wednesday, July 4, 2007 for Inde- enjoyment of the entire family and with appropriations for the par- services call Nina Rudnick at 218-335-3354 pendence Day. guests. ticipating tribes. The goal of the or email to [email protected]. 2 DeBahJiMon • July 2007DeBahJiMon • July 2007 Leech Lake Lead is also harmful home checked for lead hazards in cover soil with high lead levels. These to adults. Adults can suffer from two ways, or both: a paint inspection actions (called “interim controls”) are Environmental difficulties during pregnancy and tells you the lead content of every not permanent solutions and will not other reproductive problems (in both painted surface in your home; a risk eliminate all risks of exposure. To Wants to Get The men and women). Other effects assessment tells you if there are any permanently remove lead hazards, Lead Out are high blood pressure, digestive sources of serious lead exposure you must hire a lead “abatement” problems, nerve disorders, memory (such as peeling paint and lead dust). contractor. Abatement (or permanent The DRM’s Environmental and concentration problems, and It also tells you what actions to take hazard elimination) methods include Department has a small amount of muscle and joint pain. Lead can affect to address these hazards. removing, sealing, or enclosing lead- funding available to begin inspecting the body in many ways. Have qualified professionals based paint with special materials. some homes that we suspect may do the work. Trained professionals Just painting over the hazard with have a lead problem. Right now we WHERE LEAD-BASED PAINT IS use a range of methods when regular paint is not enough. Always are conducting an inventory of homes FOUND checking your home, including visual hire a person with special training for that you are concerned about. In general, the older your inspection of paint condition and correcting lead problems, someone home, the more likely it has lead- location, lab tests of paint samples, who knows how to do this work safely THE DANGERS OF LEAD PAINT based paint. Many homes built before surface dust tests, and a portable and has the proper equipment to 1978 have lead based paint. In 1978, x-ray fluorescence machine. Home clean up thoroughly. Many houses built before the federal government banned lead- test kits for lead are available, but 1978 have paint that contains lead based paint from housing. Lead can should not be the only method used REMODELING A HOME WITH (called lead-based paint). Lead from be found in single-family homes and before doing renovations or to assure LEAD-BASED PAINT paint, chips, and dust can pose serious apartments, inside and outside the safety. health hazards, if not taken care of house, in soil around a home. (Soil If not conducted properly, properly. In 1996 federal law requires can pick up lead from exterior paint, WHAT YOU CAN DO TO PROTECT certain types of renovations can that individuals receive certain or other sources such as past use of YOUR FAMILY release lead from paint and dust information before renting, buying, or leaded gas in cars.) into the air. Take precautions before renovating pre-1978 housing. Sellers Lead is most likely to be a If you suspect that your house you begin remodeling or renovations have to disclose known information hazard in paint chips, which you can has lead hazard, you can take some that disturb painted surfaces (such on lead-based paint hazards before see, and lead dust, which you cannot immediate steps to reduce your as scraping off paint or tearing out selling a house. always see. Lead-based paint that family’s risk. Clean up paint chips walls). These include: is in good condition is usually not a immediately. Clean floors, window Have the area tested for LEAD GETS IN THE BODY IN hazard. Peeling, chipping, chalking, or frames, window sills, and other lead-based paint. MANY WAYS cracking lead-based paint is a hazard surfaces weekly. Use a mop or sponge Do not use a dry scraper, and needs immediate attention. with warm water and a general belt sander, propane torch, or heat One out of every eleven Lead-based paint may also be a purpose cleaner or a cleaner made gun to remove lead-based paint. children in the United States has hazard when found on surfaces that specifically for lead. Thoroughly rinse These actions create large amounts dangerous levels of lead in their children can chew or that gets a lot of sponges and mop heads after cleaning of lead dust and fumes. Lead dust can bloodstream. Even children who wear and tear, These areas include: dirty or dusty areas. Wash children’s remain in your home long after the appear healthy can have dangerous windows and window sills, doors hands often, especially before they work is done. levels of lead. People can get lead in and door frames, stairs, railings and eat and before nap time and bed time. Temporarily move your their body if they: put their hands or banisters, and porches and fences. Keep children from chewing window family (especially children and other objects covered with lead dust Lead dust can form when sills and other painted surfaces. Clean pregnant women) out of your house in their mouths, eat paint chips or soil lead-based paint is dry scraped, dry or remove shoes before entering until the work is done and the area is that contain lead, or breathe in lead sanded, or heated. Dust also forms your home to avoid tracking in lead properly cleaned. If you can’t move dust (especially during renovations when painted surfaces bump or rub from soil. Make sure children eat your family, at least completely seal that disturb painted surfaces). together. Lead chips and dust can get nutritious, low fat meals high in off the work area. Lead is even more on surfaces and objects that people iron and calcium, such as spinach If you have already completed dangerous to children than adults touch. Settled lead dust can reenter and low-fat dairy product. Children renovations or remodeling that could because children’s growing bodies the air when people vacuum, sweep, with good diets absorb less lead. have released lead-based paint or absorb more lead and their brains and or walk through it. Lead in soil can be Removing lead improperly can dust, get your young children tested nervous systems are more sensitive a hazard when children play in bare increase the hazard to your family by and follow the steps outlined above. to the damaging effects of lead. If soil or when people bring soil into the spreading even more lead dust around not detected early, children with house on their shoes. the house. Always use a professional OTHER SOURCES OF LEAD high levels of lead in their bodies can who is trained to remove lead hazards suffer from: damage to the brain and CHECKING YOUR HOME FOR safely. In addition to day to day While paint, dust, and soil nervous system, behavior and learning LEAD HAZARDS cleaning and good nutrition you can are the most common lead hazards, problems (such as hyperactivity), Just knowing a home has temporarily reduce lead hazards by other lead sources also exist. slowed growth, hearing problems and lead-based paint may not tell you if taking actions like repairing damaged Drinking water. Your home there is a hazard. You can get your painted surfaces and planting grass to headaches. LEAD - continued on page 3 DeBahJiMon • July 2007DeBahJiMon • July 2007 3 Lead irritation and/or damage to your not be able to be cleaned once mold yard.” continued from page 2 respiratory system. Therefore, it damage has occurred as mold can grow Burning household waste or is important to prevent mold from in the spaces of porous materials, such garbage in a burn barrel, a fire pit, or might have plumbing with lead or growing indoors to avoid potential as ceiling tiles. These materials need to any other form of backyard burning lead solder. You cannot see, smell or health problems and structural be removed, properly disposed of, fix affects everything surrounding that taste lead, and boiling your water will damage by controlling the moisture the moisture problem, the area properly burn. In as little as 15 minutes dried and cleaned, and replaced with not get rid of lead. If you think your in your home. Common health new materials. Avoid breathing in mold contamination can be found 25 feet problems due to mold exposure plumbing might have lead in it, then by wearing a facemask and don’t forget from the burner simply due to the fact use only cold water for drinking and include: nasal and sinus congestion, to wear gloves and eye protection. that our garbage is twice as harmful cooking. Also run water for 15 to 30 cough, breathing difficulties, sore The key to mold prevention when burned than it was 20 years seconds before drinking it especially throat, skin or eye irritation, and is moisture control or how well you ago. Our trash is different in that it if you have not used your water for a upper respiratory infections. Those maintain the moisture in your home. incorporates more plastics and man few hours. who are allergic to molds can have If water enters a building through made products that give off an array On the Job. If you work with more severe symptoms. Those who a leaking roof, plumbing, a flood, of toxins when burned. The ashes lead, you could bring it home on your are consistently exposed to mold condensation, or any other means alone contain pollutants such as hands or clothes. Shower and change often will have chronic problems and the affected area(s) should be dried lead, arsenic, mercury, chromium and clothes before going home. Launder can develop lung infections. Some out quickly and the sources controlled cadmium, which not only contaminate your clothes separately from the rest molds can produce toxic chemical or fixed. Regularly check areas that air quality but the soil and water in of your family’s. compounds called mycotoxins and have been or are likely to get wet. A your backyard. Contamination of Miscellaneous Sources. Old cause additional health concerns. dehumidifier helps reduce humidity harmful pollutants from burning will painted toys and furniture. Remember, no mold is safe to have in moist areas of the home where poison where children play, animals Food and liquids stored in in your home and all molds have mold continues to thrive such as eat and live, your garden, inside lead crystal or lead-glazed pottery or potential to harm, as each individual basements. Vent moisture coming your home, and even nearby lakes, porcelain. is unique. from bathrooms, kitchens, and streams, and rivers. Lead smelters or other Mold grows in variety of colors laundry rooms to the exterior of the Since our burn barrel collection industries that release lead into the and often appears as discolored home and use vents/fans regularly to started, the Leech Lake Air Program air. fuzzy or stained area. A musty odor help reduce household humidity. has removed over one and a half Hobbies that use lead, such potentially indicates a mold problem If there are any questions tons of harmful pollution from Leech as making pottery or stained glass, or although you may not be able to see or concerns regarding mold please Lake Tribal lands. There are solutions refinishing furniture. the actual mold growth. Mold could contact Brandy Toft or Charles Woods to removing this pollution producer Folk remedies that contain be hidden under carpeting, in the at the Leech Lake Air Program at altogether affecting Tribal lands. The lead, such as “greta” and “azarcon” interior of walls, under wallpaper, (218)-335-7429. Miigwetch. first and most important action we used to treat an upset stomach. behind paneling and ceiling tiles. It can take as a sovereign nation is to For further information, is important to dry all wet or damp stop or report illegal burning on please call Shirley Nordrum 218-335- items within 48 hours to prevent mold Burn Barrels… “Not the Reservation. In February 2006, 7417, Mario Reyes 218-335-7434, or growth. Areas such as bathrooms, In OUR Backyard!” the Leech Lake Tribal Council passed call 1-800-442-3942. laundry rooms and basements are the Open Burning, Burn Barrel and common locations for mold growth in In May 2007 Fire Prevention Ordinance that homes. If you have a mold problem, the Leech Lake Air made burning household waste and act quickly. The longer you allow Program collected other prohibited materials on the Do You Have Mold the mold to grow, the more harmful and disposed of Reservation illegal. Fines for illegal effects it will have to your home and in Your Home? six burn barrels burning on the Reservation range to your family’s health. across the Leech from $50 to $250. The second sensible Be careful when cleaning moldy Mold is a tiny fungi that grows Lake Reservation. solution we reflect and promote here naturally outdoors and is a very areas. When mold is disturbed it can at the Leech Lake Air Program is release spores into the air. When this In trade, each important component in breaking household received recycling, reducing, and reusing. This occurs, you increase your exposure cuts pollution and garbage waste in down organic materials. However, to mold by inhaling the spores. If two recycling bins to promote the mold can create problems indoors you handle moldy materials without ease of recycling and to reduce waste. half and is highly beneficial for our when mold spores land on wet or damp protective gear you can expose yourself Last year we successfully collected 20 land and the surrounding community. surfaces and grow into small colonies. to mold not only by breathing it in but burn barrels. Last year’s participants This has an enormous positive impact Mold can grow on wood, ceiling tiles, also through direct contact with your included the Tribal Chairman, the in teaching the generations to come. wall paper, paints, carpet, sheet skin. Careful cleaning of the affected Director of the Department of Right now, the Leech Lake Air Program rock insulation, and other materials area with soap and water can clean Resource Management, and the is offering two recycle bins in trade for most mold problems. Lightly spray that have had moisture damage. Health Division Director. This year free pick up of a burn barrel on Tribal Unchecked mold growth can cause area to minimize the spread of spores land and so far has proven to be a then wipe with disposable materials. A they are challenging you to turn in damage to buildings, furnishing and your pollution producer and clean up success. WE WANT YOUR BURNER. mixture of ¼ cup of bleach per gallon of This simple task begins with you and can rot wood and damage drywall. water can be used for stubborn areas. Leech Lake. The Tribe’s statement is Mold exposure can cause Absorbent or porous materials may becoming clearer, “Not in OUR back Burn Barrells Cont. on page 4 4 DeBahJiMon • July 2007DeBahJiMon • July 2007 Indigenous Environmental Network of scheduled to occur in September and/ PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT Bemidji spoke on wild rice and water. or October 2007 within the Leech Lake He raised an issue of the Ojibwe. The Band of Ojibwe Indian Reservation, Recruitment of proposal review committee members timber wolves and the white pine with actual on-site activities along each project area lasting only a few days. n hild care grants program have an affinity that goes way back to M TRECC C Great Lakes is currently working with the time immemorial. Some people want Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Department The Department of Human Services, working in cooperation with the to take the wolf off the endangered of Resource Management and Tribal Minnesota Tribal Resources for Early Childhood Care (MnTRECC), is currently species list. Historic Preservation Office with regard accepting applications for appointment to the Child Care Grant Programs Larry Aitken, Ojibwe Spiritual to Reservation-sensitive resources. Proposal Review Committee. Man, gave the Key Note Presentation Great Lakes representatives will be This proposal review committee must contain representatives from on Traditional Ethics and Conduct. in attendance at the Ball Club Local the following constituent groups: family child care providers, child care center Larry gave credit to the women for Indian Council meeting on July 10, providers, school-age care providers, family friends and neighbor caregivers, being stronger than the men. If a 2007 to further describe the project and parent users of child care services, health services, social services, public man would hold his woman as she to address any questions or concerns schools, Head Start, employers, and other citizens with demonstrated interest gave birth, he would know how strong about the project. in child care issues. Members of the committee with direct financial interest in she has to be. The woman also holds a pending grant proposal may not provide a recommendation or participate in Anishinabe Coalition Against the ranking of that grant proposal. Committee members may be reimbursed the family together and thinks first of for their actual travel, childcare, and child care provider substitute expenses the family when planning activities. Drugs and Alcohol Meeting for up to six committee meetings per year. When a man and woman want to get July 16, 2007 An additional duty of this child care grant programs proposal review married they should have counseling 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. committee is to set priorities for child care development grants to assist grant for a long time. They should never get applicants in designing their applications to best meet the child care needs a divorce. They should stay in love. Cass Lake Middle School within their region. The proposal review committee is also responsible for Anyone wishing to be involved in re- assisting with the development of the MnTRECC CCR&R plan for administering Great Lakes Gas ducing the drug/alcohol and gang the childcare grant programs. epidemic is welcome to attend. For any questions or to request an application, you can contact Ann T r a n s m i s s i o n M. Cloud by phone or email at [email protected] or 1-800-551-0969 Child Welfare Program / 218-335-8243. Applications are available until Friday, July 13 and are due Limited Partnership Continued from Page 1 (postmarked) no later than Friday, July 20, 2007. Project Notice You can also view the job duties on our website at http://mntrecc. gagement. The second phase will net/grants.html. include the authority to place chil- Great Lakes Gas Transmission dren in substitute care (foster care) Limited Partnership (Great Lakes) is arrangements and receive reimburse- Burn Barrells planning to excavate, inspect, and Cont. from page 3 T r a d i t i o n a l repair, if necessary, its pipeline at seven ments through Title IV-E of the social project sites within the proclamation security act. Gathering Still The LL Child Welfare Direc- the necessity for a cleaner Reservation boundaries of the Leech Lake Band tor, Rose Robinson, views this work by standing with the Leech Lake Band Draws People In of Ojibwe Indian Reservation as part as part of healing the community and of Ojibwe behind the bold statement, of its 2007 Pipeline Integrity Program. The 2007 Pipeline Integrity Program investing in the future of the LLBO by “Not In OUR Backyard!” Spite of Rain is part of Great Lakes’ ongoing, multi- working with children and families. Report illegal burning to By Elizabeth Aitken year pipeline maintenance program Prevention techniques, such as child Leech Lake Air Program, Leech and is required to maintain the Despite the rainstorms and rearing classes and the education of Lake Conservation Enforcement at integrity of its high pressure pipeline the public in child development, are 218-335-7400, or the Minnesota graduation parties, the Traditional transmission system in accordance just some of the suggestions that the DNR Forestry Department. For any Gathering was host to 75 people with U.S. Department of Transportation program is considering. Spiritual ad- questions, comments, reports, or with 8 campers on June 2 & 3, pipeline safety regulations. Great visors will assist to create a healing burn barrel collections please contact 2007. Participants enjoyed digging Lakes routinely conducts inspections pathway with those parents and chil- Brandy Toft or Charles Woods at 335- for clay and making pots. Another of its pipeline system using an in-line dren when help is needed in raising 7429 and join us in our fight for a big hit was drum making, as well as inspection tool to detect anomalies along pipe segments that may require their children in a good, traditional cleaner Reservation for generations to Anishibemowin. maintenance. Information collected by way. These suggestions will emphasize come. We will do another burn barrel Elaine Fleming, Instructor at Leech Lake Tribal College, spoke on the inspection program during the past the needs of children at the different collection at the end of July. Our goal few years has indicated several pipeline the History of Leech Lake. Elaine development stages and encourage a is to collect 25 burn barrels. Call to anomalies that require visual inspection reserve your spot. told of the Anishinabe history and and possible repair in Cass and Itasca sense of belonging in family and com- migration to the place where the counties. If pipe repairs are necessary munity, and thus will promote tribal food grew on the water. She related based on the visual inspection, Great identity and strength by “Keeping An- Not In OUR the germ warfare inflicted upon the Lakes’ expected method of remediation ishinaabe Families Strong”. people and the serious loss of our is to repair the pipe by recoating and/or In the future, please watch for Backyard! ancestors. using mechanical reinforcement. Child Welfare articles in the DiBahJi- Robert Shimek, of the The project is currently Mon printing this summer. DeBahJiMon • July 2007DeBahJiMon • July 2007 5 Food Stamp Nutri- progress toward your goals. Keep Alumni in the Spotlight Getting Motivated track of your numbers over time, so tion Education Pro- that you can learn what works for you to Change Your N i c o l e and make adjustments. Powers graduated gram Offers Assis- Lifestyle Start by making just a few from Leech Lake tance By Karey Lyon, RN, MSN, NP-C, Leech lifestyle changes. Remember that Lake Healthy Heart Project you are making changes for the rest Tribal College 2000 with an A.A. Do you find that your food of your life, not just for a week or a in Education and supply is a little low at the end of For the past nine months, month. Set some goals that are easy I have been writing about the risk continued on to the month? Do you want more tips to achieve. Try making one goal for factors for heart disease and what receive her B.S. on eating healthier? Would you exercise and another goal for eating. you can do to reduce your risks. The in Elementary Ed. from Sinte Gleska like to know more about keeping Keep a record of your activities. Feel risk factors that you can control are: University. your family safe from food borne the positive rewards of achieving your She is currently the Academic illnesses? If you answered yes to goals. Then set more goals. • Diabetes You don’t have to do this Advisor at LLTC. She has been happily any of these questions, the Food • Physical inactivity alone. Ask your family and friends married to her husband Mark for 12 Stamp Nutrition Education Program • High blood cholesterol for support. When your family makes years with three beautiful children a (FSNEP) could be to your benefit. • High blood pressure changes with you, everyone will be 14 year old daughter Faryn and three FSNEP has a mission to provide nu- • Smoking cigarettes strengthening their hearts. Also, you boys Aaryn 11, Markus 10 and Cade trition and financial management • Overweight can call me for help at 335-4500. 3. Nicole is a member of the Turtle education to Food Stamp Eligible Next week: Elders Can Lead Mountain Band of Chippewa and participants; this would also include To reduce your risks for heart Us in Heart Disease Prevention. has been living in the area for the Food Distribution Site recipients. disease requires lifestyle changes. A past 22 years. Coming from a large The overall goal is to ensure that heart healthy lifestyle includes eating The Great Anishinabe family with 8 children, her parents education provided assist the partic- healthy, being physically active, Canoe Race always stressed the importance of ipant to make healthy food choices maintaining a healthy weight, and education. in food purchase and preparation in limiting alcohol and tobacco use. Like many students Nicole accordance with Dietary Guidelines That is a pretty long list of lifestyle 6th Annual - July 7th & 8th started her education at a four- for Americans and the Food Guide changes for some people. How do YAMAMOTO CUP year University before enrolling at Pyramid. We focus with four core you begin? on Leech Lake - Sugar Point LLTC, she says although she did Nutrition education elements, which Our elders tell us that every fine academically she felt she never are, dietary quality, food security, journey begins in our minds, in our Canoe Race Contact: hearts and in our spirit. In our minds, really belonged. “I felt like I was food safety, and shopping behav- Nowa Curming Institute we must have a clear image of where just a number and was frustrated by ior/food management. 1038 Sugar Point Drive we want to go. In our hearts, we the large impersonal environment”, The program can help you Federal Dam, MN 56641 must know that we are committing commented Nicole. or your organization by doing indi- ourselves to a goal that will help Her younger sister had vidual or group nutrition education our families and our community. By FMI: (218) 654-5885 attended LLTC and had nothing to help you make healthier food making these lifestyle changes to www.NowaCumig.Org but good things to say about her choices, start cooking healthier, reduce our risk of heart disease, we experience there, which encouraged making smart shopping choices or are doing what we can to be here for Leech Lake Band of her to enroll. She enjoyed the even teaching more about safe food the people whom we love. We often Ojibwe Tribal Council small class sizes and hands on preparation. This program is open need to call for spiritual guidance to teaching methods of the instructor in the Education Department. She to all ages here on the Leech Lake Quarterly Meeting help us be strong, be positive and had many personal and financial Reservation. Please do not hesitate have a good outlook on life. Palace Casino struggles throughout her years as to call, I can come into your home, Before making lifestyle a student and the faculty was very or come to your organization and changes, it is helpful to know your Paradise Room supportive and understanding. do a session on any topic you may starting point for these important Friday, July 6, 2007 Nicole says, “Taking courses need a little practice on, or if you risk factors: 1) Blood pressure; 2) 10:00 a.m. in Anishinaabe language, culture just want some more tips on any of Blood cholesterol; 3) Blood sugar and history has really helped instill a these topics, I can help. All of my (diabetes); and 4) Weight. Write great sense of pride in me. I have a services are sponsored by the USDA down your weight and the numbers All Leech Lake Band greater understanding of the beauty and are FREE! of your test results for blood pressure, Members and that is within our culture. I have a blood cholesterol, and blood sugar. For more information you Employees are great respect for struggles that our may contact me, Audrey Wuori, Learn the healthy numbers ancestors faced to bring us to where for your weight and these tests and NEA, at the Leech Lake Health Divi- welcome to attend. we are today. I am passing that use them as your goals. As you make sion at 218-335-4500. sense of pride on to my children and lifestyle changes, weigh yourself and A light meal will follow. hopefully to my grandchildren.” repeat the tests to measure your 6 DeBahJiMon • July 2007DeBahJiMon • July 2007 Senator Frank Moe who authored the bill. “Most American do, the whole process has to start all to Bemidji where it had been located Indian college students come from over again. for several years before being moved Applauds Higher Ed Northern Minnesota and many have Senator Larry Pogemiller, to St. Paul. The actual location of the had a difficult time traveling to and Senate Majority Leader, agreed to office has not yet been determined. Bill Signing appoint Olson and 1 or 2 other senators Students that live on the Reservation locating the office.” to a Task Force that specifically has to and surrounding areas are now more House Assistant Majority The office will be relocated to do with Native American issues before likely to apply for and be awarded a Leader Frank Moe (DFL-Bemidji) the Department of Higher Education the next session starts. scholarship now that the facility will be applauded the Higher Education bill and have an office on or near the Olson’s plans are to focus on located back in close proximity of the that was signed by the Governor earlier Bemidji State University Campus. a couple of major issues each year. Leech Lake Reservation. this month. Moe said the bipartisan The Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Therefore, she will be working closely Olson has also been appointed bill gets tuition under control. had unanimously endorsed Moe’s with the Leech Lake Tribal Council to the Indian Affairs Council and the to identify 2 or 3 major/critical areas Commission to End Poverty. The “With this bill becoming law, legislation. that they can work on putting together Commission to End Poverty is a new double digit tuition increases are now a “Bemidji is the most convenient place for students from White Earth, legislation on those specific topics. This commission and has not met as of thing of the past,” said Moe, a member will make their efforts more focused yet. The group will be meeting over Red Lake, and Leech Lake to come of the House Higher Education and and much more likely to be successful the summer for the first time to decide Workforce Development Committee. and learn about higher education at achieving a desired goal. on goals and how they are going to “This bill gets tuition increases under opportunities,” Moe added. Olson is looking forward to also move forward with this concept. This control without having to cut back working with Senator Patricia Torres- committee will tie in with HHS, Education on the world-class instruction at our Senator Mary Olson Rey on Native American related issues. and Economic Development. state colleges and universities.” Olson’s biggest area of interest is Senator Olson says, “Serving as The bill effectively caps Finishes First Term. economic development. It is her dream your Senator has been one of the most By Patsy Gordon to end poverty and to provide better job rewarding experiences of my life, and I yearly tuition increases at U of M and opportunities for people. Since she is thank you for giving me this honor. As MnSCU campuses at no more than 4- Mary Olson, District 4 B Senator, an attorney, Olson is also interested I spend this summer continuing to work percent. Moe, who is also a Bemidji just recently finished up five months in the judicial process and providing on health care and consumer protection State educator, was also instrumental working her first session with the support to expanding judiciary subjects issues, I would welcome any input you in getting provisions in the bill to get Senate in St. Paul. While the Senate within the Senate. She serves as the may have on these or other issues. textbook costs down. was in session, Olson put in many, vice-chair for the Senate Judiciary Please feel free to contact me with “My students tell me that that many hours of hard work while she and Committee. questions, concerns, or suggestions.” next to tuition, expensive textbooks the rest of the Senate completed and Various Tribes are at different You can email her at Sen.Mary.Olson@ have become an increasing burden,” accomplished many tasks. points at exercising their sovereignty Senate.mn. Olson expressed relief that added Moe. “We’ve taken a good over the judicial process, which is this session is over and is now able to another area of great interest to Olson. first step in making sure textbook spend more time back here at home Her wish is to be involved in that area at companies are honest about whether in her District with her family and will the state level so she can be involved our schools really need brand new now devote more time to visiting with with the entire process. books every year.” constituents, while still taking care of Other areas of achievement that The bill goes into effect on Senate duties, among other things, Olson has had a direct impact on are July 1st, 2007, in time for the fall until the next session starts. in the following areas that directly deal semester. The bill process is often a with the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. complicated and time-consuming task, During the 2007 Legislative often taking the house and senate session, Olson successfully introduced Indian Scholarship members into the wee hours of the and passed a bill that will provide Office Headed Back morning before they are finished for the funding for a planning grant to study day. After each bill is introduced, the bills the viability of a youth drug and alcohol to Bemidji then have to be heard by the respective treatment facility located on the Leech committees that have jurisdiction over Lake Reservation. The Tribal Council The Leech Lake Along with new investments in the contents. There are times when has already signed an agreement with some bills will have to go before as many Tribal Council education and health care, the 2007 the School District and the County to go as 6 to 8 committees before they come forward with this. The State Department Wishes you and legislative session also resulted in back to the floor for a vote in the house of Human Services has attended a yours a Safe and good news for Minnesota’s American and the senate. Once a bill is passed, meeting in relation to this topic and is Indian students. The E-12 Finance bill the version must reconcile and meet very impressed with this endeavor at Happy 4th of July contains a provision that moves the the approval of both the Senate and the the local level. Holiday. state’s American Indian Scholarship House. If a bill is not passed with the The House and Senate have same language on both sides, then it Office back to Bemidji. The office, approved One hundred thirty three BUCKLE UP AND COME which until recently was based in gets sent to a conference committee. thousand dollars for a non-profit dental BACK HOME ALIVE! Bemidji, is currently at Department of After the conference committee reviews clinic, which will serve children and Education Offices in Roseville. and amends the bill, then it goes back public assistance patients in and around to both bodies for a final vote and if it “It never made sense to move Beltrami County. passes both bodies, it then goes to the The House and Senate has the office in the first place,” said House Governor’s office for signature. When enacted legislation that will require Assistant Majority Leader Frank Moe, a bill gets vetoed, as they sometimes bringing the Indian Education office back DeBahJiMon • July 2007DeBahJiMon • July 2007 7 Congratulations to Class of 2007 The BUG-O-NAY-GE-SHIG SCHOOL in Bena, MN, is looking to fill the following positions for the 2007-2008 school year: To the Editor: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST I wish to join family and K-12 SOCIAL WORKER friends in offering congratulations to SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST the graduating high school seniors in OJIBWE IMMERSION TEACHER our community. These students have OJIBWE LANGUAGE TEACHER (Closes 06/20/07) made us all proud with their hard EBD TEACHER work and dedication. DCD TEACHER I am confident that Minnesota’s SLD TEACHER exceptional schools and dedicated SLD Long Term Sub (Sept – Dec) teachers have equipped these young BUSINESS ED/COMPUTER TEACHER adults with the tools they need RESOURCE DEVELOPER (Closes 06/20/07) to achieve great things. As these MATH TEACHER (High School) students go on to higher education or BUSINESS ASSISTANT (Closes 06/20/07) into the workforce, I know they will represent our community well. All certified positions require current MN licensure in their respective areas and successful I also want to offer a special completion of pre-employment drug testing and State and Federal Background checks. message to the Class of 2007: As you Applications may be obtained online at http://www.bugschool.bia.edu/jobapp.pdf. Teacher leave school, many paths will be laid L to R: Travis Cloud, Yvonne Wilson applicants must be prepared to bring their portfolio if selected for the interview process. Please out in front of you, and you will be and Reidel Baird from North Elemen- submit applications to the Human Resources Department. faced with many tough choices. Your tary School near Deer River, Mn. education will be essential to your Postings are OPEN UNTIL FILLED. success in this environment, and the Education Tradition maturity you have developed over Detailed job descriptions available upon request. the past four years will serve you Yvonne Wilson, Leech Lake the conclusions in a new book titled [Democrat] Maria Cantwell defeat well. Always remember the values of Tribal College Board of Trustee mem- “Native Vote,” co-authored by Daniel [Republican U.S.] Sen. Slade Gorton hard work, commitment, compassion, ber, has started a tradition at the McCool, Susan Olson and Jennifer [in Washington state], and helped Al honesty, and integrity that were Leech Lake Tribal College graduation Robinson of the University of Utah. Gore carry New Mexico.” Two years instilled in you during your education. commencement by bringing two of American Indians were not later, Indian voters again displayed These are the values that make her second grade students with her even considered citizens until they their potential power. In South Dakota, Minnesota great, and the values that to the graduation each year. Her in- were granted citizenship in 1924. they provided the winning margin for will lead you to success. tention is to stress the importance of The right to vote came later in Democratic U.S. Sen. Tim Johnson Congratulations, graduates, education and inspire them to fur- most Western states, and as late in his very close re-election bid, and and good luck. ther their education. This year, she as the 1950s the state of Utah was they were credited with helping to

brought Travis Cloud and Reidel Baird trying to prevent Indian people elect Democratic Gov. Brad Henry Senator Mary Olson with her. Both boys have published from voting. Today, the situation in Oklahoma. Janet Napolitano, the District 4 books in their writing workshop. Tra- has changed dramatically. Beginning governor of Arizona acknowledged vis wrote his first book about Football in the late 1970s, Indians began to at the 2004 Democratic National and Reidel shared his book he wrote take advantage of the federal Voting Convention that “Without the Native about Ms. Wilson. Rights Act of 1965 and bring litigation Americans, I wouldn’t be standing to challenge voting discrimination here today.” Book says American in local and state elections. Many of According to an article in the Indian Vote Could these suits succeeded through either New York Times on September 24, NOW OPEN! settlements or trials in reducing 2004, “In the last few years, political Come and join us or call ahead for Influence 2008 barriers to electoral participation. races from Congress to county sheriff pickup! (218) 339-7609 Then, in the 1990s, several Indian have begun to hinge on the Indian vote Pizza, Pasta, Subs, Salads, Presidential Race organizations made a systematic ... .” Indian tribes also have become University of Utah researchers say And more!!! effort to register American Indians big players in campaign contributions, Open: Tues – Thurs. ‘Native Vote’ is pivotal in some and get them to the polls in ever- lobbying and running candidates 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Western states. Fri. & Sat. increasing numbers. for office. Co-author McCool says As a result, the “native that with the growing influence of 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. American Indian voters are vote” has become pivotal in some the Western states in presidential Located at 2nd Street & Grant Utley poised to begin playing a much bigger Western states. According to the primaries, the Indian vote will become Avenue in Cass Lake role in election politics, if past trends 218-339-7609 book, “In 2000, Indian voters helped are any indication. That’s just one of Indian Vote - Continued on Page 15 8 DeBahJiMon • July 2007DeBahJiMon • July 2007

Stefanie Evelyn Howard TR-99-28 Failure to pay default judgment fine LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE ordered on April 21, 2000 IN TRIBAL COURT Kelly Jean Jackson TR-06-153 Failure to pay reinstated fine ordered 115 Sixth Street NW, Suite E on January 29, 2007 Cass Lake, MN 56633 Leah Renee Jacobs TR-06-73 Failure to pay default judgment fine 218-335-3682/4418 Traffic Division ordered on March 21, 2007 Paul Alfred Lindgren TR-06-173 Failure to pay default judgment fine ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ordered on March 8, 2007 Rueben James Littlewolf TR-00-201 Failure to pay default judgment fine ordered on March 1, 2001 YOU (THE DEFENDANTS LISTED BELOW) ARE HEREBY ORDERED to Jamie John Mitchell TR-00-97 Failure to pay balance of fine ordered appear before the Leech Lake Tribal Court on Tuesday, July 24, 2007, at 2:00 p.m., on March 7, 2000 and show cause why you should not be held in Contempt of Court for failure to pay Frances Rose Partridge CN-04-141 Failure to pay default judgment fine court-ordered fines. ordered on August 25, 2004 Alexis James Rea TR-06-165 Failure to pay default judgment fine YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that pursuant to Leech Lake Traffic Code, ordered on March 8, 2007 Chapter, Section 304: Andrew Charles Staples TR-06-177 Failure to pay default judgment fine ordered on March 8, 2007 1. If you are found in Contempt of Court, you may be subject to an Brandon James White TR-06-146 Failure to pay reinstated fine additional penalty not to exceed $500.00, said penalty for contempt shall be in addition to any fines or other penalties previously assessed by this Court. ordered on January 2, 2007

2. You may also be subject to one or more of the following enforcement LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE actions without further notice: IN TRIBAL COURT 115 Sixth Street NW, Suite E a. Report violation to the State of Minnesota for entry on Cass Lake, MN 56633 defendant’s driving record; 218-335-3682/4418 b. Add the fine to the amount defendant must pay to renew or Traffic Division obtain Leech Lake vehicle registration or plates; c. Seize defendant’s vehicle registration plates; d. Seize the vehicle driven by defendant at the time of ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE the violation; e. Suspend defendant’s fishing, hunting, trapping, ricing or YOU (THE DEFENDANTS LISTED BELOW) ARE HEREBY ORDERED to appear other treaty rights within the boundaries and jurisdiction of before the Leech Lake Tribal Court on Tuesday, July 31, 2007, at 2:00 p.m., and show cause the Leech Lake Band until defendant pays the fine in full; why you should not be held in Contempt of Court for failure to pay court-ordered fines. f. Garnishment of wages by the Leech Lake Band. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that pursuant to Leech Lake Traffic Code, Chapter, Section 304: DATED this 21st day of May, 2007. Korey Wahwassuck, Chief Judge of Tribal Court. 1. If you are found in Contempt of Court, you may be subject to an additional penalty not to exceed $500.00, said penalty for contempt shall be in addition to any fines or Defendant Case No. Reason other penalties previously assessed by this Court.

Karen Ann Adams TR-07-35 Failure to pay reinstated fine ordered 2. You may also be subject to one or more of the following enforcement actions on April 12, 2007 without further notice: Jesse James Beaulieu TR-99-22 Failure to pay reinstated fine ordered a. Report violation to the State of Minnesota for entry on defendant’s on April 17, 2007. driving record; Lana Marie Bellanger TR-06-156 Failure to pay default judgment fine b. Add the fine to the amount defendant must pay to renew or obtain ordered on March 8, 2007 Leech Lake vehicle registration or plates; Cierra Lacy Cloud TR-06-167 Failure to pay default judgment fine c. Seize defendant’s vehicle registration plates; ordered on March 8, 2007 d. Seize the vehicle driven by defendant at the time of Charles Dean Croaker TR-06-179 Failure to pay default judgment fine the violation; ordered on March 8, 2007 e. Suspend defendant’s fishing, hunting, trapping, ricing or other treaty William Leeland Croaker, Sr. TR-07-06 Failure to pay fine ordered on March rights within the boundaries and jurisdiction of the Leech Lake Band until defendant pays the fine in full; 21, 2007 f. Garnishment of wages by the Leech Lake Band. Lawrence Albert Cronquist TR-00-143 Failure to pay fine ordered on October 20, 2000 DATED this 21st day of May, 2007. Korey Wahwassuck, Chief Judge of Tribal Court. Lawrence Albert Cronquist TR-00-143 Failure to pay default judgment fine ordered on October 19, 2001 Defendant Case No. Reason Raymond Allen Geving TR-06-171 Failure to pay default judgment fine ordered on March 8, 2007 Sophia Celia Bissonette TR-01-333 Failure to pay default judgment fine Donald Dale Goggleye TR-06-180 Failure to pay balance of default ordered on December 10, 2001 judgment fine ordered on March 8, Tonia Rae Bissonette TR-03-561 Failure to pay default judgment fine ordered on July 17, 2003 2007 Jean Marie Bobolink TR-04-744 Failure to pay default judgment fine Rodney John Headbird TR-06-175 Failure to pay default judgment fine ordered on October 22, 2004 ordered on March 8, 2007 Joseph J. M. Briski CN-06-15 Failure to pay default judgment fine DeBahJiMon • July 2007DeBahJiMon • July 2007 9 ordered on April 10, 2007 Joseph Anthony Bowstring TR-99-39 Failure to pay default judgment fine Alvin John Brown TR-06-82 Failure to pay default judgment fine ordered on January 18, 2000 ordered on April 10, 2007 Annette Marie Day TR-99-11 Failure to pay default judgment fine Joseph Clarence Fairbanks TR-07-15 Failure to pay default judgment fine ordered on March 19, 2004 ordered on April 10, 2007 Venessa Marie Deegan TR-99-38 Failure to pay fine ordered on December Lavender Doris Hunt TR-04-741 Failure to complete Community Work 3, 1999 Service by April 14, 2007 and/or pay fine James Raymond Elmberg TR-02-490 Failure to pay reinstated default ordered on September 7, 2004 judgment fine ordered on July 14, 2006 Angela Lee Jacobs TR-06-79 Failure to pay default judgment fine Evelyn Elaine Evans TR-99-08 Failure to pay fine ordered on May 24, ordered on April 10, 2007 1999 William Earl Morris TR-06-78 Failure to pay default judgment fine Salina Kay Goodwin TR-06-49 Failure to pay fine ordered on June 29, ordered on April 10, 2007 2006 Michael Wayne Northbird TR-02-465 Failure to pay balance of fine ordered on Steven Cameron Humphrey TR-06-40 Failure to pay default judgment fine March 27, 2003 ordered on December 27, 2006 Matthew James Northup TR-06-83 Failure to pay default judgment fine April Lynn Hurd TR-06-135 Failure to pay reinstated fine order on ordered on April 10, 2007 January 2, 2007 Clarence John Pequette TR-06-50 Failure to pay default judgment fine Claudette Marie Jackson TR-06-190 Failure to pay default judgment fine ordered on April 10, 2007 ordered on April 20, 2007 Marcella Josephine Roy TR-06-32 Failure to pay default judgment fine Beverly Jean Jacobs TR-04-732 Failure to pay fine ordered on October ordered on April 10, 2007 22, 2004 Dallon Wayne White TR-03-512 Failure to pay fine ordered on February Beverly Jean Jacobs TR-04-766 Failure to pay default judgment fine 5, 2003 ordered on March 29, 2005 Dallon Wayne White TR-03-512 Failure to pay fine ordered on June 3, William Lewis Jones TR-99-12 Failure to pay balance of fine ordered on 2003 August 19, 1999 Michael White, Jr. TR-07-08 Failure to pay balance of default Danielle Irene Keezer TR-03-634 Failure to pay default judgment fine judgment fine ordered on April 10, 2007 ordered on January 24, 2004 Robert James White TR-06-184 Failure to pay default judgment fine Michael Anthony Kingbird TR-00-127 Failure to pay default judgment fine ordered on April 10, 2007 ordered on August 15, 2000 Louise Marie McKennett TR-07-21 Failure to pay default judgment fine ordered on April 19, 2007 LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE Maureen Rae Moose TR-01-269 Failure to pay default judgment fines IN TRIBAL COURT ordered on August 28, 2001, March 24, 115 Sixth Street NW, Suite E 2003, August 24, 2003, and June 15, Cass Lake, MN 56633 2004 218-335-3682/4418 Curtis Dale Morris TR-06-35 Failure to pay default judgment fine Traffic Division ordered on June 29, 2006 Curtis Dale Morris TR-07-29 Failure to pay default judgment fine ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ordered on April 20, 2007 Vanessa Bernice TR-06-54 Failure to pay fine ordered on September YOU (THE DEFENDANTS LISTED BELOW) ARE HEREBY ORDERED to appear 19, 2006 before the Leech Lake Tribal Court on Tuesday, August 21, 2007, at 2:00 p.m., and show Ross-Jones cause why you should not be held in Contempt of Court for failure to pay court-ordered fines. Adrian Daniel Staples TR-03-555 Failure to pay default judgment fine ordered on July 17, 2003 YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that pursuant to Leech Lake Traffic Code, Chapter, Section 304: LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE 1. If you are found in Contempt of Court, you may be subject to an additional penalty not to exceed $500.00, said penalty for contempt shall be in addition to any fines or IN TRIBAL COURT other penalties previously assessed by this Court. 115 Sixth Street NW, Suite E Cass Lake, MN 56633 2. You may also be subject to one or more of the following enforcement actions 218-335-3682/4418 without further notice: Traffic Division

a. Report violation to the State of Minnesota for entry on defendant’s driving record; ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE b. Add the fine to the amount defendant must pay to renew or obtain Leech Lake vehicle registration or plates; YOU (THE DEFENDANTS LISTED BELOW) ARE HEREBY ORDERED to appear c. Seize defendant’s vehicle registration plates; before the Leech Lake Tribal Court on Tuesday, August 28, 2007, at 2:00 p.m., and show d. Seize the vehicle driven by defendant at the time of cause why you should not be held in Contempt of Court for failure to pay court-ordered fines. the violation; e. Suspend defendant’s fishing, hunting, trapping, ricing or other treaty YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that pursuant to Leech Lake Traffic Code, Chapter, rights within the boundaries and jurisdiction of the Leech Lake Band Section 304: until defendant pays the fine in full; f. Garnishment of wages by the Leech Lake Band. 1. If you are found in Contempt of Court, you may be subject to an additional penalty not to exceed $500.00, said penalty for contempt shall be in addition to any fines or DATED this 29th day of May, 2007. Korey Wahwassuck, Chief Judge of Tribal Court. other penalties previously assessed by this Court.

Defendant Case No. Reason 2. You may also be subject to one or more of the following enforcement actions without further notice: Gary William Allen TR-99-36 Failure to pay default judgment fine ordered on February 15, 2000 Legals - continued on page 10 10 DeBahJiMon • July 2007DeBahJiMon • July 2007 Legals - Continued from page 9 LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE a. Report violation to the State of Minnesota for entry on defendant’s driving record; IN TRIBAL COURT 115 Sixth Street NW, Suite E b. Add the fine to the amount defendant must pay to renew or obtain Cass Lake, MN 56633 Leech Lake vehicle registration or plates; 218-335-3682/4418 c. Seize defendant’s vehicle registration plates; Traffic Division d. Seize the vehicle driven by defendant at the time of the violation; e. Suspend defendant’s fishing, hunting, trapping, ricing or other treaty rights within the boundaries and jurisdiction of the Leech Lake Band NOTICE OF INTENT TO PROCEED BY DEFAULT until defendant pays the fine in full; f. Garnishment of wages by the Leech Lake Band. YOU (THE DEFENDANTS LISTED BELOW) ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Leech DATED this 7th day of June, 2007. Korey Wahwassuck, Chief Judge of Tribal Court. Lake Band of Ojibwe intends to proceed by default on Tuesday, July, 17 2007, beginning at 2:00 p.m., in the Leech Lake Tribal Courtroom located at the Facility Center, upper level, with Defendant Case No. Reason regard to the alleged violation of the Leech Lake Traffic/Conservation Code, occurring within the boundaries of the Leech Lake Reservation. Dewayne Eugene Bowers TR-05-60 Failure to pay default judgment fine ordered on August 22, 2005 Violation of this summons is subject to proceedings for contempt of court pursuant to Dennis Keith Brown TR-00-197 Failure to pay default judgment fine Tribal Code, Title 1, Part VI. The Court may find you in contempt for failure to appear at a court ordered on January 17, 2001 hearing or for failure to follow court orders. Dennis Keith Brown TR-99-27 Failure to pay default judgment fine th ordered on April 21, 2000 DATED this 19 day of June, 2007. Marla Jean Brown TR-02-382 Failure to pay fines ordered on March 19, 2002, and November 9, 2003 Defendant Case No. Charge and Date Denna Marie Budreau TR-99-29 Failure to pay fine ordered on February 4, 2000 Alvin John Brown TR-07-088 Speeding In Excess of 10 mph Over The Limit Leon Aaron Butcher CN-06-04 Failure to pay reinstated fine ordered on Occurred On: 4/16/2007 April 11, 2007 Jason Lee Dunn-Haugen TR-07-076* Driving After Revocation Rhonda Lee Butcher TR-99-33 Failure to pay default judgment fine Occurred On: 2/2/2207 ordered on April 21, 2000 Jason Lee Dunn-Haugen TR-00-227* Speeding In Excess of 10 mph Over The Limit Rhonda Lee Butcher TR-05-04 Failure to pay default judgment fine No Driver’s License ordered on March 29, 2005 Open Bottle Kymberly Marie Hare TR-04-765 Failure to pay fine ordered on January 3, Occurred On: 11/21/2000 2005 Barbara Jean Haugen TR-07-078 Displays a registration plate upon Kymberly Marie Hare TR-05-40 Failure to pay default judgment fine another vehicle ordered on August 22, 2005 Other than the vehicle for which the Kymberly Marie Hare TR-99-25 Failure to pay default judgment fines registration ordered on December 3, 1999, and Plate was issued. March 1, 2001 Occurred On: 2/2/2007 William Joseph Headbird CN-06-23 Failure to pay reinstated fine ordered on LMH (Minor) TR-07-079 Driving After Suspension March 8, 2007 Rose & Hank Reed, (Parents) Occurred On: 3/9/2007 William Joseph Headbird TR-06-149 Failure to pay reinstated fine ordered on David Joseph Jackson TR-02-446* Speeding In Excess of 10 mph Over The Limit February 15, 2007 Driving After Revocation Robert Lowell Hurd, Jr. TR-00-231 Failure to pay fines ordered on January Failure to use Seatbelt/Child Restraint Device 4, 2001, and March 24, 2003 Occurred On: 10/22/2003 Robert Lowell Hurd, Jr. TR-01-269 Failure to pay default judgment fines David Joseph Jackson TR-07-114* Driving After Revocation ordered on July 3, 2001 and December Failure to use Seatbelt/Child Restraint Device 10, 2001 Occurred On: 5/5/2007 David Joseph Jackson TR-02-446 Failure to pay default judgment fine Sondra Jackson TR-07-074 Speeding In Excess of 10 mph Over The Limit ordered on June 3, 2003 Occurred On: 3/27/2007 Mario Anthony Rodriguez TR-02-504 Failure to pay default judgment fine Tanya Lynn Michaud- TR-01-355* Speeding In Excess of 20 mph Over The Limit ordered on March 20, 2003 Jourdain Occurred On: 11/9/2001 Diane Marie Staples TR-01-259 Failure to pay fines ordered on April 17, Tanya Lynn Michaud- TR-07-043* Failure to Use Seatbelt/Child Restraint Device 2001, May 9, 2003, and January 25, Occurred On: 2/13/2007 2007 Brandon Wayne White TR-06-196 Motor Vehicle Insurance-Owner Driving Jessica Marie Staples TR-99-30 Failure to pay default judgment fine Occurred On: 11/30/2006 ordered on April 21, 2000 Ronald Duane Staples TR-99-32(B) Failure to pay default judgment fine ordered on May 24, 2004 Jonathan Lee Wakonabo TR-02-405 Failure to pay default judgment fine LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE ordered on June 18, 2002 Christopher Edward White TR-02-410 Failure to pay fine ordered on April 15, IN TRIBAL COURT 115 Sixth Street NW, Suite E 2002 Cass Lake, MN 56633 218-335-3682/4418 Traffic Division

NOTICE OF INTENT TO PROCEED BY DEFAULT

YOU (THE DEFENDANTS LISTED BELOW) ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Leech DeBahJiMon • July 2007DeBahJiMon • July 2007 11 Lake Band of Ojibwe intends to proceed by default on Tuesday, August, 14 2007, beginning at 2:00 p.m., in the Leech Lake Tribal Courtroom located at the Facility Center, upper level, with -LEGAL NOTICE BY PUBLICATION- regard to the alleged violation of the Leech Lake Traffic/Conservation Code, occurring within the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe in Tribal Court boundaries of the Leech Lake Reservation.

Violation of this summons is subject to proceedings for contempt of court pursuant to In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: Tribal Code, Title 1, Part VI. The Court may find you in contempt for failure to appear at a court Michael Matthews, Parent hearing or for failure to follow court orders. Court File No. CP-07-04 NOTICE DATED this 19th day of June, 2007.

Defendant Case No. Charge and Date YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on 06-18-07 a Transfer of Legal & Physical Custody was filed in Leech Lake Tribal Court regarding the children of above James Lee Roper TR-99-090 Speeding In Excess of 20 mph Over named parent. A Hearing will commence on August 27, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. in The Limit th Driving After Revocation the Tribal Courtroom located at 115 6 Street, Suite E, Cass Lake, Minnesota, Occurred On: 12/29/1999 Facility Center upper level. Telephone number is (218) 335-4425. Aaron Jeffrey Wind TR-00-081 Careless Driving No Driver’s License (Driving After You are served with this notice because you are a party to this proceeding or Expiration) you are a person whose presence is important to a determination concerning Occurred On: 1/20/2000 Michael Anthony Kingbird TR-00-127 Driving After Revocation the custody of your child(ren). If you fail to appear for this hearing the Court Occurred On: 6/2/2001 may find you in default and enter an order of custody. Vanessa Bernice Ross- TR-06-152 Driving After Suspension Jones Occurred On: 8/28/2006q Dated: June 20, 2007 Diane Marie Staples TR-07-025 Failure to use seatbelt/child estraints (2 COUNTS) Occurred On: 1/1/2007 Kim Mammedaty, Associate Tribal Attorney Philip Jay Thompson TR-07-081 Motor Vehicle Insurance-Owner Occurred On: 4/6/2007 Minnesota and will proudly fly the flags Sara Jean Dunn TR-07-084 Motor Vehicle Registration-Owner as a symbol of respect. Veterans from Driving the Leech Lake, Red Lake and White Occurred On: 1/15/2005 Earth Honor Guard units assisted in Christopher Edward White TR-07-097 Failure to stop for sign/Red Traffic the dedication. BSU recognizes all Control Light Occurred On: 8/27/2006 Native American veterans who have Ronald Joseph Staples, JR. TR-07-100 Driving After Revocation bravely and honorably served in the Failure to Stop for Sign/Red Traffic United States Military. Control Light Occurred On: 5/5/2007 Mario Anthony Rodriguez TR-07-102 Motor Vehicle Registration-Owner Cass Lake Physi- Driving Motor Vehicle Insurance-Owner cian’s Asst. Delivers Driving After Revocation Flags soar in the wind as they are Occurred On: 4/30/2007 carried into the American Indian Re- Training at Interna- Heidi Leigh White TR-07-113 Failure to use Seatbelt/Child Restraint source Center at the Bemidji State Device University by Veterans of the Armed tional Conference Occurred On: 5/5/2007 Tobias A. Shotley CN-07-007 Failure to Provide Equipment for Forces from Minnesota Reservations, Extinguishing Fire where the flags will now fly forever. Recently, David Pecora, P.A. Occurred On: 5/3/2007 at Cass Lake I.H.S. was invited to the BSU Now Flies 11 Zoll Emergency Medical Service Inter- Down Payment As- ly constructed homes. Home will be national Conference in Colorado. built on city donated lots, and the city Minnesota Tribal Mr. Pecora presented lectures sistance Program will pay the cost of the permit, water on Rapid Sequence Intubation and City of Cass Lake and sewer connections. Nations Flags Difficult Airway. Both lectures had to Owners need to be low to do with using powerful medications Bemidji State University (BSU) moderate income by DEED require- to sedate a patient enough to place a The City of Cass Lake will re- proclaimed June 8, 2007 as a historical ceive SCDP funds to assist with hous- ments. They will need to be credit day when 11 Minnesota Tribal Nation plastic tube in the airway of a serious- ing rehabilitation. The city would like worthy to qualify for a home mort- Flags were posted for the first time ly ill patient. The technique of Rapid to help Cass Lake residents enjoy the gage. and the day was dedicated as the Sequence Intubation has grown in pride of owning a home that is safe, For more information, please Minnesota Tribal Government and popularity over the last several years. healthy, environmentally efficient contact Gail Leverson, NCDS, PO Box Veterans Flag Dedication Day. The These techniques are routinely used and attractive to the entire neighbor- 105, Wadena, MN 56482 or you may flags will be posted in the Gathering at Cass Lake ER. hood. call her at (218) 631-7049, or con- Place at the American Indian Resource David Pecora is a Physician’s The City has up to $20,000 tact Cass County EDC at PO Box 142, Center on the BSU campus. Assistant with speciality training in BSU fully recognizes the available for downpayment assistance Backus, MN, 56435 or call them at emergency medicine. He is a nation- status of the 11 tribal governments in to four homeowners to purchase new- (218) 947-7522. ally registered EMT as well as an RN. 12 DeBahJiMon • July 2007DeBahJiMon • July 2007

Comments Sought restoration of jack pine communities, Native Gifts Bargain Hunters restoration of white pine and other of Honor on Steamboat Re- long lived communities, reintroduc- Delight! source Manage- tion of ecosystem processes including Owner - Rodney LaVallie fire onto the landscape, and mainte- P.O. Box 512 The Cass Lake Rib Fest will ment Project nance of rare species and ecosystem 817 1st N.E. be holding a giant Yard Sale this U. S. Forest Service elements. Another project goal is to Deer River, MN 56636 year on the weekend of July 20th help sustain components important 218-246-2919 and they are looking for people who The environmental assess- to the American Indian’s way of life. [email protected] would like to clear out their closets ment for the Steamboat Resource This would be accomplished by main- and make a little cash! Management Project is available for taining or enhancing existing known Presenting The Cass Lake Chamber of review and comment. The Steam- traditional resources in the project “Kicking Bird Pottery” Commerce will be sponsoring a Giant boat Resource Management Project area. Authentic Native American Yard Sale on the Weekend of July 20- lies in the southwest corner of the A decision on this project is Made Pottery 22 in Dream Catcher Park. This will Chippewa National Forest, including expected in August 2007. The Forest One of a k ind pottery, be open to all individuals and local Oak Point and Stony Point on Leech Service is interested in your comments every piece is unique, Charities who would like to sell their all natural clay, Lake, and the area west of Hwy. 371 on the proposed activities. Your com- items at this event in order to raise ments would be most helpful to us if no paint added, funds. We welcome all community in the vicinity of Walker, Mn. No two pieces the same! District Ranger, Tracy Beck, the received by July 25, 2007. An elec- members and groups and all items Responsible Official for this project, is tronic version of the EA is available Eagles, Bears, Buffalos, Wolves, will be accepted, except for anything considering selecting Alternative C, for viewing and downloading on the Plaques, Feathers. illegal, such as, alcohol, tobacco, with modifications, for the vegetative Chippewa National Forest website at: These are just some of the and firearms. A 10’ x 10’ booth for 3 managment activities in the Steam- http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/chip- items we carry. days starts at $25 and charity groups boat Project. He is considering includ- pewa/projects/. are encouraged to participate. ing 8 additional harvest stands from To request a paper copy of the Buy For more information Alternative B in his decision. Activi- EA, you may contact Jim Gallagher by Leech Lake please call Suzi Ross at (218) 335- ties being considered include as much phone at (218) 547-1044, in person, 8486 at the Cass Lake Chamber of as 2076 acres of timber harvest, 1012 or by mail at 201 Minnesota Ave. E., Products Commerce. acres of prescribed burning, 7 acres Walker, MN 56484 or by email at jag- The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe of tree planting in openings, 16 acres [email protected]. offers several different Native Youth of opening maintenance, treating 1 Comments should be sumit- products/amenities infestation of non-native species, and ted to: District Ranger Tracy B. Beck, available for purchase. Crisis Hotline management of the road system in- Walker Ranger District , 201 Minneso- Why not put your hard cluding obliteration (13.9 miles), clos- ta Avenue E. Walker, MN 56484, (218) earned dollar back into ing roads (1.6 miles), temporary road 547-1044. the Leech Lake economy? 1-877-209-1266 construction (.7 miles). Leech Lake businesses include: The eight additional forest stands are found in the Oak Point Roller Skating Che-We Mini Mart area on Leech Lake and total 345 Bet this would work..... in Cass Lake offers: acres. Where visual impacts are pos- Every Friday Night through When I was younger sible, care would be taken to screen August 31, 2007 gas, c-store, wild rice, bait, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and gift shop. I hated going to weddings. harvest activity. The harvest activities It seemed that all proposed would use lower intensity at the 218-335-8227 of my aunts and the grandmotherly methods to improve forest conditions. Laporte Townhall types used to come up to me, poke me The harvests would retain from 50% Laporte, Mn. Che-We Supply in Cass Lake in the ribs and cackle, telling me, to 75% of the forest canopy, depend- offers business and office “YOU’RE NEXT”. ing on the site and tree species. Five $1 to skate products. They finally stopped doing that after I started doing the same thing stands are proposed for shelterwood $.50 to rent skates 218-335-6101 harvest, two for single tree selection, to them at funerals. and one is proposed for group selec- Pop & Candy is 50 cents. Northern Lights Express tion. June 29, 2007 in Walker offers: Project activities beyond Oak Point would occur on a variety of as- For More Information call gas and a c-store Wishing Adrian S. Morrison pen, pine, and northern hardwood Lion Maria @335-6627 or 760- 218-335-3100 A very Happy Belated 2nd stands within the project area. Proj- 3972 Birthday! ect goals include creating vegetation Leech Lake Casinos, Hotels, You are very special to us. communities more representatiave of Sponsored by the Laporte- Restaurants & Gift Shops Love, Dad, Grandma, Aunt native communities. This includes the Benedict Lions 218-335-7500 or 1-800-442-3909 and Uncles DeBahJiMon • July 2007DeBahJiMon • July 2007 13 In Loving Memory of Kenneth J. Smith Memorial Day Pow-wow April 27, 1940 – May 29, 2005

WHEN TOMORROW May 25, 26 & 27, 2007 STARTS WITH OUT ME… It has become a tradition for Leech Lake Chairman, George Goggleye, Jr. to give When tomorrow starts without away traditional dance regalia each year me, to young ones who do not have an outfit And I’m not there to see. to dance in. All kids without outfits are If the sun should rise and find asked to come out in the pow-wow cir- your eyes, cle and dance. They are then selected by All filled with tears for me. their dancing skills by a panel of judges I wish so much you wouldn’t cry, and the winning contestants receive the The way you did today. regalia. Congratulations to the young While thinking of the many ones pictured below. things, We didn’t get to say. I know how much you love me, As much as I love you. And each time that you think of me, I know you’ll miss me too. But when tomorrow starts without me, Please try to understand. Native Youth That an angel came and called my name, Crisis Hotline And took me by the hand. And said my place was ready, In heaven far above. 1-877-209-1266 And that I’d have to leave behind, All those I dearly love. But when I walked through Heaven’s Gates, I felt so much at home. When God looked down and smiled at me, From His great Golden Throne, He said, “This is eternity And all I’ve promised you,” Today for life on earth is past But here it starts anew. I promise no tomorrow For today will always last. June 29, 2007 And since each day’s the same way, Wishing Adrian S. Morrison There’s no longing for the past. A very Happy Belated 2nd So when tomorrow starts without Birthday! me, You are very special to us. Don’t think we’re far apart. Love, Dad, Grandma, Aunt For every time you think of me, and Uncles I’m right here in your heart. 14 DeBahJiMon • July 2007DeBahJiMon • July 2007

Kappenman; and one brother, Norman rummaging; soap operas, casinos Veteran’s Building. Rev. John Rock Bellanger. and reading the Sunday paper. She and Rev. Lynn Orville will officiate. Obituaries A wake began on May 31, 2007 enjoyed flowers, birds, car rides, Future inurnment will be in Prince of at the Onigum Community Center in and visiting others. She was a “best Leona Mae Bedeau Peace Cemetery. Arrangements were Onigum and continued until the time friend” to every one of her kids and handled by Dennis Funeral Home of services. Funeral services were the advice she gave was invaluable. – Walker and Cass Lake. Leona Mae Bedeau, 66, of held June 1, 2007, also at the center She instilled in them respect for elders Cass Lake, MN died on May 30, 2007 with Fr. Fredrick Method officiating. and consideration for family; strongly at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Brainerd, Interment followed in Old Agency encouraged education; and stressed 14th Annual MN. Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements the value of hard work, saying, “If Diabetes Prevention Camp Leona was born on May 24, were handled by Dennis Funeral you want something in this world, you 1941 in Cass Lake, MN to Jacob and Home. have to work hard for it.” She always Tuesdays & Thursdays Alice (Fineday) Bellanger. She grew knew just what to say and when to say July 10 - August 9, 2007 up in Onigum and attended school Adella Jean Jones it, and often reinforced “if someone in Walker. After graduating from falls, don’t kick them, pick them back Ages 10-14 Eligible high school, she attended Hennepin Adella Jean up.” She dearly loved her children, Community College for one year. She Jones, 62, of Cass but her grandchildren made her soul lived in Reno, Nevada for four years Eligible children must be Lake, MN died on happy and kept her going. Her home but returned to Minnesota and lived Native American and have May 27, 2007 at her was always open to others; and she in Minneapolis. In 2001, she moved at least two of the following home in Cass Lake. welcomed those in trouble. She was back to Onigum and then to Cass risk factors: diabetes diagnosis, Adella was a beautiful, respected, caring, and Lake, where she lived until her death. overweight, not physically active, born on January 2, giving individual who appreciated life have Acanthosis Nigricans, Leona enjoyed fishing and loved 1945 in St. Paul, MN and gave much of herself. She will be has a family member with diabetes, to water ski. She was a talented to Manuel H. and sadly and lovingly missed. or mother who had gestational seamstress who could literally stand Mercedes Ann (Emerson) Reyes. She She is survived by daughters, diabetes while pregnant with them. up and sew. She liked to go to the grew up in Minneapolis and graduated Pebbles (Curtis) Brown, Candy Jones casino and play Deuces Wild and Registration forms are available from Minneapolis South High. On (Keith), Carla (Jeff) Jones-Leecy, Ellen 20/20 Bingo. In September of 2005, (Kenneth) Hough, and Penny Jones at Leech Lake Health Division February 2, 1967 she was married to she traveled with her sister to Las (Ricky); sons, Richard Jones, Jr. and Leech Lake Diabetes Care Richard Jones and they began their Vegas and saw Hoover Dam, the (Carrie); and David Jones, Sr. (Becky); Enhancement Program, lives together in Minneapolis, later Grand Canyon, and the glass walkway honorary sons, Merrel (Sheryl) Hill, or call 335-4500 or 335-4511. moving to Cass Lake to raise their owned by the Hualapai Indian tribe. and Arthur (Tammy) LaRose; sisters, family. Adella took great pride in her Lunch and transportation will be She is survived by daughters, Alvera (Donald) Reyes, Anita Reyes, work as a home loan delinquency and Karen Reyes; brothers, David provided daily. Betty Moore, Angela Kappenman, specialist for the Minnesota Chippewa (Patches) Reyes, Mark (Jennie) Reyes, Transportation will bring par- Joan Kappenman, and Cynthia Tribe, at which she worked for 26 Orrin (Ramona) Reyes, and Thomas ticipants to and from Cass Lake to Weyaus; sisters, Geneva Lawrence, years. (Arlene) Reyes; 30 grandchildren and 7 various community sites throughout Marlys Bellanger, Christine Johnson, Leech Lake Reservation. Adella lived her life for her great-grandchildren. and Florine Iverson; numerous Preceding her in death were Pre-registration deadline is required! family. She loved family gatherings, grandchildren; and several great- her parents, her husband, and two picnics, 4th of July celebrations, and grandchildren. great-grandchildren. Deadline is July 2nd. birthdays, never missing a single Preceding her in death Visitation began on May Limited to 30 participants, one. She liked crossword puzzles and so register early! were her parents; one sister, Lillian 29, 2007 at the Veteran’s Memorial Scrabble (with a record score of 741); Webster; one daughter, Jacqueline Building in Cass Lake. Funeral services shopping (for everyone else) and (218) 335-4500 or (218) 335-4511 Dawn Fairbanks; one son, James were held on May 31, 2007, also at the Subscribe to DeBahJiMon DeBahJiMon This is a FREE subscription A monthly publication of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. 4,300 published monthly. Name: ______George Goggleye, Jr., Chairman Arthur LaRose, Secretary/Treasurer Address: ______Robbie Howe, District I Lyman Losh, District II Donald “Mick” Finn, District III City: ______State: ______Zip: ______Patsy Gordon, Managing Editor & Graphic Designer How did you find out about the Debahjimon? ______Mail to: Check One: DeBahJiMon ( ) New Subscription Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe E-mail: [email protected] ( ) New Address: Include previous zip code______115 6th Street NW ( ) Remove from mailing List Phone: (218) 335-8225 • Fax: (218) 335-3668 Cass Lake, MN 56633 Deadline for August issue is July20, 2007. DeBahJiMon • July 2007DeBahJiMon • July 2007 15 Longest Walk II Our Love By Leta Sailor, to Focus on Issues Cass Lake, MN Relating to Native Our love is a seed That will grow to become Americans A beautiful flower.

Floyd Red Crow Westerman & Our love is a grain sand 14th Annual Friends will be performing live at the That will mark the time Diabetes Prevention Camp Palace Casino Hotel, In Cass Lake, For each hour. MN Sat . July 7th, 7 pm. It is a Tuesdays & Thursdays benefit concert, for the Longest Walk Our love is a mountain July 10 - August 9, 2007 II. Tickets are $20 Adults, and $10 for That is mighty far and wide. seniors and children. For more concert Our love is a dark night Ages 10-14 Eligible information contact Beth Brown at 218-308-1074. That hold the stars That shine so bright. Eligible children must be The Longest Walk II is being Our love is a rainbow Native American and have held across the United States from Full of many colors at least two of the following Feb to July. Benefit concerts are being risk factors: diabetes diagnosis, That are pure and true. held in different locations, to raise overweight, not physically active, have Acanthosis Nigricans, awareness about the issues facing Our love is the sun has a family member with diabetes, Native Americans. Our mission is to That brightens our world or mother who had gestational walk across the entire U.S. continent And defines my love for you. diabetes while pregnant with them. from Alcatraz in San Francisco, to Washington D.C., to commemorate Registration forms are available The Longest Walk of 1978. at Leech Lake Health Division Midnight Falls and Leech Lake Diabetes Care Enhancement Program, JOIN US AS WE or call 335-4500 or 335-4511. COMMEMORATE Lunch and transportation will be The 30th provided daily. Transportation will bring par- Anniversary of ticipants to and from Cass Lake to various community sites throughout The Longest Walk Leech Lake Reservation. Indian Vote Pre-registration deadline is required! (1978) Continued from Page 7 We take up this task to walk elections, and benefit tribes. The Deadline is July 2nd. even more important. “I think it’s safe in a manner befitting our nations. We book offers an analysis of the 70- Limited to 30 participants, to say that there are specific scenarios shall walk for the Seventh Generation, plus court cases in Indian Country so register early! where the presidential race could for peace, for justice, for healing of that were based on the Voting hinge on the vote in some Western (218) 335-4500 or (218) 335-4511 Mother Earth, for the healing of our Rights Act; several such cases are states, much like it did on Florida in people suffering from diabetes, heart still in the courts. “Native Vote” is 2000 or Pennsylvania in 2004. Indian conditions, alcoholism, drug addiction, the only comprehensive study of voters have already proven that they and other diseases. We walk with the these cases. The Voting Rights Act can swing statewide elections in message: All Life is Sacred, Save was reauthorized by Congress in Washington, Arizona, New Mexico and Mother Earth. September 2006, so there is a strong South Dakota. If any of these states likelihood that many more cases will Through the elements of the becomes pivotal in a tight presidential be filed in the future. There was a seasons, we shall walk; through the race, the Indian vote could make the time when American Indians were rain, snow, over mountains, high difference,” says McCool. not considered players on the political winds, through the heat and cold, “Native Vote” is the first book- stage. That perception has changed nothing shall deter us from completing length analysis of the newfound dramatically in recent years, and all our mission: All Life is Sacred, political power of American Indian indications are that Native peoples Save Mother Earth. For further people. It describes the long struggle are now a potent force in Western information on the walk, please revisit of American Indians to get the right politics. “Native Vote” explains how By Leta Sailor, these pages on www.sacredrun.org to vote, and explains how they are this change came about, and how it Cass Lake, MN wielding this power to influence is affecting contemporary elections. 16 DeBahJiMon • July 2007

1st Time Homeowners Financing Programs Available

The Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Finance Corporation is now administering two new programs to help first-time homeowners, who are enrolled Native Youth Crisis Hotline members, buy or build a home. If your family income is $40,920 or less, you may be eligible for one or both of these programs. The first program 1-877-209-1266 is an interest-free, deferred payment, sleeping loan of up to $25,000 called a gap loan. The other program is an interest subsidy program that reduces the interest rate from 4% to 1% over the first 5 years of the loan. Come, take the first step to becoming a homeowner and meet with our friendly We offer Office, Janitorial and Paper staff today! supplies. We are in our new location MCT Finance Corporation (the old Che We restaurant area) and 15542 State Hwy 371 NW welcome walk-in customers. Cass Lake MN 56633 335-6101 218/335-8582