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

At left, Lisa Shabaiash registers new voter, Tasheana Rule, to vote on Nov. 1720 BIG LAKE RD. 4. Six volunteer canvassers visited homes on the Reservation throughout Presort Std CLOQUET, MN 55720 the month of October to help community members register and to answer U.S. Postage questions regarding the voting process. The first six pages of this Voter’s CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Paid Guide issue provide information on how to vote, why to vote, where to Permit #155 vote, and who wants your vote. Cloquet, MN 55720 In this issue: Voter’s guide...... 2-8 A safer Reservation...... 10 Getting ready for winter...... 12-13 RBC thoughts...... 14-15 Senior legal line...... 16 Community news...... 18 Head Start trip to zoo...... 24 PagePage 22 || NahNah gahgah chichi wawa nongnong •• DiDi bahbah jiji mowinmowin nannan || NovemberOctober 2008 2008 NovemberOctober 2008 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 3 Voter's Guide Native Vote: how and why it came about at FDL By Jane Skalisky portation to the polls on Nov. 4, 2008 citizenship and the right to vote, with an address on it; or should contact Smith at (218)878- but states continued to disenfran- • a student ID that contains a photo. he Native Vote campaign began 2681. chise American Indians. at the Fond du Lac Reservation Native Vote roots • In 1965, the Voting Rights Act was Domestic violence victims Tfour years ago, said Veronica Melanie Benjamin, former Mille passed, prohibiting discrimina- Domestic violence victims can reg- Smith, FDL Native Vote Alliance Lacs Band CEO, began Native Vote tion on the basis of race, color, or ister without adding their names and Representative. 2004 with the goal of organizing and language. information to the public rolls by at- Every two years, Smith recruits facilitating voter education, registra- taching a written request to the voter canvassers who go out into the com- tion, and get-out-the-vote strategies Today, obstacles to Indians voting registration application. The written munity to register voters, encourage throughout Indian country. The continue with redistricting, where request would simply state that they people to vote, and provide rides to success of the Minnesota model Reservations are put into single dis- fear for their safety and wish to be the polls. FDL is one of seven tribes was recognized by the Congress of tricts, as was done at South Dakota’s removed from the public rolls. For in Minnesota that participate in the American Indians in 2005, according Pine Ridge Reservation in 2001. same day registration, a shelter em- Native Vote Alliance. to the Native Vote Alliance of Minne- Restrictive ID requirements in some ployee can vouch for them. When out speaking with commu- sota. At Fond du Lac, the number of states also bar Indians from voting. nity members, Smith and her can- registered voters increased one-third Disenfranchisement lead to the Ex-felons vassers ask about concerns with the from 2000 to 2004 and the number swindling of millions of acres of As soon as a felon completes his or way government is run. They remind of voters increased by more than 50 Native land in the 19th century as her sentence, civil rights are reinstat- people that they have the right to ex- percent. American Indians had no voice in ed. For same day registration, there press their concerns with their vote. The following is a summary of the government. Today, despite having may be the word “challenged” next Smith added that often she has to Native Vote Alliance of Minnesota’s a diabetic rate 249 percent higher to their name on the rolls. If so, they dispel myths concerning registration. website, which can be found at than the general population and a life should speak to the head elections Many still believe that a person will www.nativevotemn.org expectancy that is 17 years below the judge, who may have them take a automatically be called for jury duty national average, per capita spending brief oath. if they register to vote (untrue), or • The 14th amendment in 1868 gave on American Indians lags behind that If a person is unsure as to whether they believe they can’t register to the right to vote to all persons born of U.S. federal prisoners. In educa- they have completed their sentence, vote without an identification card or naturalized in the U.S. tion, Bureau of Indian Affairs schools they should check with their parole (untrue). Frequently, she said, people • In 1870, the 15th Amendment appropriate on average $3,000 per officer or county, as it is a felony to just don’t know anything about the barred states from limiting voting year per pupil annually, less than half register to vote if the sentence and candidates. on the basis of race. of what public schools receive. probation haven’t been completed. On her journeys to canvass neigh- • In 1871, the U.S. Supreme Court borhoods, she encounters surprise ruled that the 14th Amendment Who is eligible to vote and how to Voter registration for the and appreciation. Recently a resident didn’t apply to American Indians. do it homeless told Smith that no one had ever come • The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in In Minnesota, any eligible voter Those who are homeless can to his door to encourage him to take 1881 that all reservation Indians can register at the polls with the fol- register the day of election by using part in the political process. Addition- were residents and thus qualified to lowing acceptable identification: a shelter employee as a voucher. Ap- ally, many people do not realize that vote. Utah continued to disenfran- • a current Minnesota driver’s plicants without a traditional street if they don’t vote for four consecutive chise American Indians until 1957. license, Minnesota ID, learner’s address can draw a map showing years, they need to reregister prior to • In 1917, the Minnesota Supreme permit, or federal tribal ID with where they live. or on election day. Court denied Indians the right to current address; or, For further information on voting, Canvassers are trained and paid a vote. • having another registered voter in see www.nativevotemn.org. stipend and mileage by Take Action • The Indian Citizenship Act was their precinct vouch for them; or Minnesota. Anyone needing trans- passed in 1924, granting Indians • using an original recent utilities bill

The mission of this publication is our intention to be a vehicle of divi- Nah gah chi wa non Di bah ji mowin nan to provide the Anishinaabeg com- siveness. To that end, we do not pub- Translation: Far End of the Great Lake – Fond du Lac Reservation; Narrating of Story munity of the Fond du Lac Band of lish editorials, opinion pieces or letters TABLE of CONTENTS Russians...... 22 Lake Superior Chippewa, Fond du Lac to the editor. There is an abundance of Voter’s guide………...... 2-8 Women’s expo...... 23 Reservation, with news and information opportunity for the publishing, airing Parenting page...... 9 Head Start trip to the zoo...... 24 that will be of help to them in their and dissemination of material of per- A safer Reservation...... 10 Wild rice harvest...... 25 everyday lives. In addition, our goal sonal opinion in other communication Haley & her horse...... 11 Radio station...... 25 will be to highlight many of the hon- vehicles available throughout the area, Getting ready for winter...... 12-13 News briefs...... 26-27 ors, accolades, accomplishments and region and state. Jim Northrup...... 13 Calendar...... 28 awards that are earned by community Our mission is to provide for Fond RBC thoughts...... 14-15 Published monthly by the Fond du Senior legal line...... 16 Lac Reservation Business Committee. members but are mostly overlooked by du Lac Anishinaabeg a publication that Komen 3-day walk...... 17 Subscriptions are free for Fond du Lac Band the mass mainstream media. will not dismiss their culture, heritage, Community news...... 18 Members. To inform us of a change of It is our hope that through greater hopes and dreams. We are striving to Area news briefs...... 19 address, write to Fond du Lac News, Tribal information about the activities of make this newspaper fill that role. Center, 1720 Big Lake Rd., Cloquet, Minn. our people, this publication can be an Member of the Native American Team teaching...... 20 55720 Editor: Deborah Locke Etc...... 21 ([email protected]) instrument of true community. It is not Journalists Association PagePage 22 || NahNah gahgah chichi wawa nongnong •• DiDi bahbah jiji mowinmowin nannan || NovemberOctober 2008 2008 NovemberOctober 2008 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 3 Voter's Guide Candidates respond to our questions e sent letters and made Housing with more flexibility to ensure that strained relations by insuring that Na- phone calls to the campaign McCain has supported Indian hous- funds are used to meet the specific tive Americans have greater opportuni- Woffices of the major offices ing assistance programs under the Na- needs of their communities. ties in education, adequate health care for U.S. President, U.S. Senate, U.S. tive American Housing Assistance and and access to jobs. House of Representatives, and State Self Determination Act. Sovereignty Representatives from the districts serv- I am committed to honoring the The environment ing the Reservation. Education federal government's obligations to the The federal government can make We asked candidates to comment on McCain pushed for reforms to Bureau First Americans and strengthening the huge advances toward these goals by issues of interest to American Indians. of Indian Administration schools and federal government's unique relation- making tax credits and loans avail- We received the following replies. increased resources for tribal educa- ship with tribal nations. Recognizing able to Native American entrepre- tion programs. McCain will continue the inherent sovereignty of tribes is not neurs to help them create new, green U.S. President the BIA schools construction initiative, enough; we must also help build tribal technology jobs in wind, solar and which has provided nearly $1 billion nations through adequate funding of biofuels. Creating and keeping indus- Senator John McCain, in construction and refurbishment of programs. tries with sustainable, living-wage jobs GOP, Arizona reservation schools. with benefits within the communi- Senator Barrack Obama, Education ties will turn over more monies to Democrat, Illinois Native veterans My experience as a community families for continuing education McCain championed efforts to organizer in some of Chicago's poorest and greater accessibility to more cur- From Sen. recognize the code talkers and has led neighborhoods taught me that there rent technologies for students and John McCain congressional efforts to build the Na- is no simple way to bring opportu- educators and families. www.johnmccain.com tive American Veteran’s Memorial. nity to communities suffering from endemic unemployment and poverty. From Al Franken Sovereignty My comprehensive approach invests www.alfranken.com John McCain believes From Sen. in physical, human and institutional in protecting tribal Barack Obama infrastructure; increases access to Sovereignty sovereignty and recognizes the unique www.barackobama.com capital and removes barriers to de- Public Law 280 must government-to-government relation- velopment; promotes education from be rescinded. Its imple- ship with Indian tribes and the trust Past administrations the pre-school to the university level, mentation in 1953 took responsibility. He has twice served as have talked about gov- including Native language immersion sovereignty rights away chairman of the Senate Committee on ernment-to-government and preservation programs; and above from tribes and gutted Indian Affairs and has been a leader in relationships and tribal all, develops authentic government-to- the authority of tribal Congress by sponsoring legislation and consultation, but they government relationships between the law enforcement. PL enacting laws that help improve condi- have rarely followed federal government and Indian tribes, 280 mandated the transfer of tribal law tions on Indian reservations. He was a through. To remedy so that tribes, not bureaucrats, are jurisdiction from the tribes to the state principal sponsor of the Tribal Self- this, I will appoint an able to determine how best to govern for every reservation in Minnesota but Governance Act of 1994 which down- American Indian policy advisor on my themselves. Red Lake. In doing so, state and local sized the federal Indian bureaucracy. senior White House staff and have an law enforcement was given jurisdiction annual meeting with Native American U.S. Senate, over crimes committed by tribal mem- Health care leaders to develop a policy agenda. State of Minnesota bers on tribal lands. This is a direct McCain has worked to improve challenge to the sovereign nation status health care for Indians, including Health care Incumbent: Norm Coleman (GOP, St. of Minnesota’s reservations. reauthorization of the Indian Health Because of under funding and juris- Paul) Coleman did not respond to By rescinding Public Law 280, our Care Improvement Act, major efforts to dictional conflicts, tribes are unable our questions. tribal law enforcement officers would combat diabetes, and supporting efforts to protect women from non-Indian regain the jurisdiction they were as- to address chronic mental health and abusers or shield their communities Challengers: sured by the federal government due substance abuse problems on reserva- from the recent scourge of metham- Dean Barkley (Independence Party, to their status as sovereign nations tions. He advocated for permanent self phetamine. The state of Nevada, for Plymouth; Website – where state and local law enforce- governance authority for the Indian instance, has gone without a single www.barkleyforsenate.org) ment do not, and should not, have Health Service and authored legisla- Indian Health Services hospital since Al Franken (DFL, Minneapolis, book jurisdiction on tribal land. tion to increase attention to the health 1985, and federal per-capita spend- author; Website) It is imperative that tribes retain this needs of Indian populations by desig- ing for Indian health care amounts to authority, especially in their ability to nating an Assistant Secretary for Indian about half of federal per-capita spend- From Dean Barkley prosecute crimes of sexual violence: Health to prioritize and simplify health ing for prisoners' health care. Such from assault and rape to domestic vio- services within the U.S. Department of conditions do not bespeak a commit- Sovereignty, health, lence. We must also increase funding Health and Human Services. ment to tribal nation-building. and education for tribal law enforcement efforts gen- I am proud to be an original co-spon- The United States erally, at least until PL 280 is rescinded Environment sor of the Indian Health Care Improve- has a sad, tragic history or improved. It is intrinsically unfair to McCain fought to enact the American ment Act of 2007. This long-overdue of breaking almost use lack of resources as a justification Indian Trust Management and Reform legislation will modernize Indian every treaty with Native for PL 280, while simultaneously under Act of 1994 and sponsored legislation health care services and delivery, make Americans. The fed- funding the tribal law enforcement to help tribes protect their natural and it easier for tribes and the IHS to attract eral government should structure and programs. cultural resources. quality health care professionals, and do all it can to help In cases where tribal law enforce- will provide tribal health programs rebuild their communities and restore continued on next page Page 4 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | November 2008 November 2008 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 5 Voter's Guide from previous page color are significantly lower than white From Michael Cummins: ist attitude. We cannot allow our use of students. It’s hard to find a teacher www.cumminsforcongress.com the land to be restricted by groups that ment isn’t able to handle a case and who thinks No Child Left Behind is do not have any idea of what they are needs supplemental resources, they working. Every year the bar for Ad- Sovereignty is the talking about. They have the attitude should be able to call upon and work equate Yearly Progress is raised. Last right of the tribes in that man in and of itself is the curse with federal law enforcement such as year, 727 schools failed and this year Minnesota. We need to of Mother Nature. As a land owner I the FBI. 937 of the state's 1,920 schools - nearly respect the contributions know how to take care of my land and half - failed to meet AYP. When a of the Native American understand that I have a responsibility Health care school fails, it can lose critical funding people in our daily lives to those who live down stream from All Americans should have affordable, that is used to address the needs of and in the history of my home. accessible, high-quality health care, those same students who are struggling Minnesota. I love WWII just like folks in every other industrial- to learn. history; the contributions of the Native Minnesota House District 8-A ized country. We can create a national The discrepancy of educational American people during the war were system in which patients and their outcomes for students of color can be so special. You all should be honored Incumbent: Bill Hilty doctors control their care. I want to be addressed starting with early childhood and saluted. (DFL, Finlayson) on the Health, Education, Labor and education programs and throughout Also, Indians taught us how we Challenger: Tim Hafvenstein (GOP, Pension Committee in order to fight elementary school. Some children may can love and appreciate the land and Cloquet; Hafvenstein did not re- for an American solution to our health need additional forms of support as everything that is around us. I visit the spond to our questions. care crisis. This means a focus on a result of poverty and other barriers. Pine City fur post from time to time preventive treatment, no discrimination Starting to prepare students for college and learn about the rich history of the From Bill Hilty against pre-existing conditions, more needs to start early as well. Students of Native American people 100 and even www.billhilty.com regulation of insurance companies color are underrepresented in critical 200 years ago. I do not know where – and the option for people to keep the high-wage fields such as science, tech- Mr. Oberstar stands on tribal rights and My position on plan they currently have. nology, engineering and mathematics issues, but I know that you have been tribal sovereignty has In the absence of a national plan, I as well as the health care field. granted special rights and I would not always been that we would favor letting states take the lead infringe on those rights. need to respect it, and in developing their own systems to Environment Health Care in Minnesota is impor- to resist any efforts to cover everyone. On the very first day of my cam- tant not only for the Native American undermine it. Treaty It is unconscionable that the Indian paign, I called for an “Apollo Program” people but for all of the people in the obligations need to be honored. If we Health Service (IHS) runs out of money to fundamentally change our energy 8th District. I do have a plan to tackle do not honor our word, we have no around June every year. While this past policy and end our reliance on foreign this issue. I do not believe that the honor. year the Senate passed legislation to oil. This “Apollo Program” will provide government should have anything to The answer to our health care better fund IHS, I will fight to increase federal financial support for research do with our health care. We need to dilemma is not a bunch of piecemeal, this funding to provide the health care into new forms of renewable energy privatize health care, not federalize it, band-aid "reforms." What we need is a that was promised to American Indians and development of currently-identified and create meaningful tax credits for system of universal, single-payer health by the federal government. sources to make them more efficient. individuals and families who seek their care which is independent of employ- This would allow tribes to modernize I’m talking about corn ethanol and own insurance that do not have em- ment and insurance, and which treats and improve Indian health care ser- other biofuels, as well as solar power. ployer-based health care. We need to everyone equally. There are many mod- vices and delivery methods. Increased And especially here in Minnesota, I’m get the free market involved. We need els for this in Europe and elsewhere in funding would enhance the ability of talking about wind. Constructing wind to encourage Medical Savings Accounts the world. IHS and tribal health programs to at- farms also creates jobs for sheet metal and promote savings within these ac- Regarding education, the state needs tract and retain qualified Indian health workers, machinists, and truck drivers. counts for retirement and future needs. to honor its commitment and its con- care professionals as well as increase Our rural landscape is full of energy Education is the backbone of our stitutional obligation to support public the facilities’ ability to address health resources just waiting to be tapped— kid’s futures. I believe that once again, education fully and equally across the disparities in Indian Country. Preven- in the ground, in the sky and most we need to create meaningful tax state. I am aware that there are many tive medicine is key. Those who have importantly, in the hands of Minne- incentives for individuals and families excellent tribal educational efforts and regular access to treatment are healthi- sota’s farmers. With the right leader- to choose where they wish to go to institutions and I fully support them, as er and live longer. ship in Washington, we can lower school. I believe that the money should should state education policy. We need Mental health parity is a feature of energy costs, reduce our dependence follow the student, meaning that if to respect (and perhaps emulate) some health care that is often overlooked, on foreign oil and create jobs here in there is a school that you would rather of the unique cultural values that tribal and that has to stop. Additionally, I Minnesota by investing in renewable send your student, then that school educators are attempting to convey. would like to focus on diabetes and and alternative energy sources--making should get the dollars from the state. As for the environment, we need to heart disease in particular. In order to rural Minnesota the engine and epicen- If the public schools are not cutting recognize the harmony and the delicate do so, I’d support funding for educa- ter of our renewable energy economy. it, then you should have the ability to balance with which all of the elements tion and treatment programs that Focusing that investment in rural Min- send your child to the school that you of our world exist and interact. If we focus on the medical conditions that nesota will improve the quality of life want. This even includes home school- do this, we will inevitably turn away Indian Country struggles with. Treat- and strengthen our rural communities ing. If you are going to teach your child from the culture of excess, dominance, ment programs would not only include and our state. at home, you should be able to receive and exploitation to one of respectful, culturally informed treatment plans, that money from the state. responsible, and sustainable co-ex- but peer mentorship and other commu- 8th Congressional District The environment is very important istence within our natural systems. I nity building and outreach prevention to me. I love to hunt and fish in north- think that Native American culture has programs. Incumbent: Jim Oberstar (DFL, ern Minnesota and I believe that we always recognized this. In public policy

Chisolm) Oberstar did not respond need to take a proactive role in how we at the state level, there have been some Education to our questions. take care of the land. From the Great steps in the right direction, but there is We need to overhaul No Child Left Challenger: Michael Cummins, GOP, Lakes, to the streams, from the woods much, much more to be done. Behind. The educational attainment Brook Park, Minn., Realtor; to our fields, we have to have a conser- and graduation rates for students of vationist heart and not a preservation- Page 4 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | November 2008 November 2008 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 5 Voter's Guide General election questions from the League of Women Voters Website The League recently asked the choice. My plan calls for recruit- tion, reforming and funding No Child care because the pharmaceuticals, candidates for the office of Presi- ing highly qualified teachers in the Left Behind, recruiting and rewarding insurance companies, such as HMOs, dent, U.S. Senator, and U.S. Rep- neediest communities, empowering high-quality teachers, and expand- and special interests that support our resentative to respond to a series parents to choose the best schools ing after school and summer learning elected officials have turned it into of questions of interest to voters. for their children, expanding online opportunities. I will create a $4,000 the ugly, costly corporate conglom- Below are their replies. educational opportunities, provid- American Opportunity Tax Credit and erate our healthcare system now ing low-income families with access expand financial aid to make higher impersonates. U.S. President to tutors, and funding professional education affordable for all. Instead of going toward Universal development for teachers. Health Care, I propose offering the Sen. John McCain U.S. Senate current Medicare system to all Ameri- Senator Barack Obama cans on a cost basis. Let the private What, if anything, Dean Barkley sector compete with the public sector do you believe the What, if anything, and see who wins. I would mandate federal government do you believe the What measures that Medicare negotiate with the should do to control federal government should the U.S. drug companies for lower costs. Why global climate change? should do to con- Congress take to should Canadians pay 50 percent or I support developing a cap-and- trol global climate address rising food less for the same drugs as Americans? trade system to reduce greenhouse change? and gas prices and gas emissions 60 percent by 2050, I believe the related economic concerns? What federal action to do you providing tax credits for alterna- federal government Rising food and gas prices are support to reduce greenhouse gas tive energy, promoting zero-carbon should pursue multiple paths to caused by the free fall of the US emissions, which energy, environ- nuclear power, reducing the fed- reduce greenhouse gas emissions and dollar. If the dollar was worth what ment, food, health and security eral government’s carbon footprint, address the threat of global climate it was ten years ago, gas would be impacts on the nation and the funding research into clean-coal change, including implementing ag- closer to $2 per gallon. The dollar world? technology, and offering incentives gressive cap and trade requirements has fallen due to Congress' irrespon- Every time Congress takes a step for America’s automobile industry to to reduce U.S. emissions by 80 per- sible deficit spending and a trade toward renewable energy, lessen- develop electric cars. cent from 1990 levels and investing deficit that includes $750 billion in ing our dependence on foreign oil, heavily in clean energy and advanced foreign oil. The trickle down effect big oil money threatens to pull the What should be done at the federal vehicle technologies. forced businesses to raise prices. The financial campaign plug, and we take level, if anything, to combat the solution is simple. Stop spending two steps back. Had Congress taken high cost of health care? What should be done at the federal more money than you take in and get the initiative to aggressively pursue Under my plan, American families level, if anything, to combat the serious about breaking our addiction research and development of clean will receive $5,000 tax credits to high cost of health care? to foreign oil. Congress continues to alternative energy in the 70s, the na- purchase insurance, either through My healthcare plan will make ag- commit financial child abuse on our tion would be far less dependent on employers or the private market--in- gressive investments in cost-cutting children and it has to stop. foreign oil. surance that can follow them if they technologies and will place more I would propose legislation to man- change jobs or leave the workforce. I focus on prevention and chronic care What next steps should the U.S. date compliance to reduce emissions will work for reforms to lower costs management. The net result will be take in the Iraq conflict? How as well as propose fiscal incentives and provide coverage to Americans to bring down the costs of healthcare would you work to get other mem- to develop all forms of clean energy, with pre-existing conditions. spending by $2,500 for a typical fam- bers of Congress to agree? including nuclear energy. When we ily, annually, and lower the expense I firmly believe our government decrease our dependence on foreign What, if anything, should the of Medicare’s services. misled us into this war just as we oil, we strengthen our own economy. federal government do about were misled into fighting in Vietnam. the growing economic disparity What, if anything, should the The real war on terrorism should be Al Franken between the middleclass and the federal government do about fought in radical nations like Afghani- well-to-do? the growing economic disparity stan and Pakistan. We have broken What measures We must spur growth, create jobs, between the middleclass and the Iraq, and it is our obligation to fix it. should the U.S. Con- improve educational attainment, and well-to-do? If the United States truly held the gress take to address enhance financial security. My plan I will cut taxes for the middle class best interests of the Iraqi people, we rising food and gas will keep income and payroll taxes and roll back some of the Bush tax should allow them to restructure their prices and related low, reduce the price of gas, double cuts for those making over $250,000 own government, and promise the economic concerns? the dependent exemption, bring to restore fairness to the tax code. people protection to do so safely. Our One of the big- down health-care costs, give deserv- I will make long term public presence in a prolonged, staggeringly gest reasons for the ing homeowners new fixed mortgag- investments in R&D, clean energy, expensive police action in the inter- increase in food prices is the increase es, slash our high business taxes, and infrastructure, and manufacturing to est of protecting our oil supply is no in inputs such as fuel, fertilizer and expand trade. create millions of good-paying jobs. longer effective foreign policy. shipping. We’ve been tied to an oil economy for too long and need to What, if anything, should the fed- What, if anything, should the fed- Do you believe healthcare is the shift to increased investment in and eral government do to create the eral government do to create the responsibility of business, govern- use of renewable and alternative en- world's best educational system world's best educational system ment and/or individuals? What is ergy and invest in energy efficiency, for all children in America? for all children in America? your vision for healthcare in the which will create jobs, reduce our Our education system must focus I will strengthen public schools by United States? dependence on foreign oil and help on standards, accountability, and expanding early childhood educa- People can no longer afford health- preserve our environment. continued on next page Page 6 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | November 2008 November 2008 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 7 Voter's Guide General election questions from the League of Women Voters Website from previous page to create incentives for businesses to border to prevent Iranian infiltration, 8th Congressional District curb their carbon emissions. This is and advising, training and equipping We also must work to lower prices not a problem that we can afford to the Iraqi Security Forces. Rep. James Oberstar at the pump in the short term. We ignore any longer. There is a global Above all else, we must continue to can immediately lower gas prices by consensus among climate scientists fully support our troops on the front What measures cracking down on oil speculators and that climate change is real and man- lines, and I steadfastly oppose any should the U.S. Con- temporarily opening the Strategic made. measure to cut off funding for our gress take to address Petroleum Reserve. We also need to start a new “Apollo troops. rising food and gas Project” to make massive invest- prices and related eco- What next steps should the U.S. ments in renewable and alternative Do you believe healthcare is the nomic concerns? take in the Iraq conflict? How energy--wind, solar, ethanol biomass, responsibility of business, govern- To address rising fuel would you work to get other mem- geothermal, electric hybrid cars and ment and/or individuals? What is prices, I have supported bers of Congress to agree? energy-efficient buildings--so that we your vision for healthcare in the legislation to release oil Our presence in Iraq has created a can reduce our dependence on fossil United States? from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, culture of dependency with the Iraqi fuels. We also need to develop carbon All three play an important role in curb excessive speculation in energy government and the states in the sequestration technology for coal- providing every American access to markets, require energy companies region. Our only leverage is to let ev- fired plants. affordable, high quality healthcare. to utilize existing oil and gas leases eryone know that our commitment is Government needs to provide over- and my legislation to promote mass not open-ended, that we are going to Sen. Norm Coleman sight to ensure access, affordability transit. leave, set a responsible timetable for and a safety net for the most vulner- To reduce both fuel and food withdrawal and actually start leaving. What measures able, but shouldn’t stand between a prices, I strongly support the promo- This is the only way to jumpstart should the U.S. Con- patient and doctor in making health- tion of biofuels made from non-food diplomacy in the region. Iraq’s neigh- gress take to address care decisions. feedstocks like switch grass, algae bors do not want it to fall apart, and rising food and gas I’ve consistently supported a bal- and even waste products. I also sup- yet as it now stands, their foreign prices and related anced approach to improving ac- ported the recently-enacted Farm ministers meet only semi-annually. economic concerns? cess to care, providing funding for Bill that expands federal nutrition We can jumpstart regional diplomacy To reduce prices at the pump and research and treatments, lowering programs, and am encouraged that only if we let them know that we are the rise in food costs, we need to go costs, and improving quality. We innovative developments in alterna- serious about leaving. “all-in” on domestic energy produc- must ensure that small businesses, tive and renewable fuel technology tion: expanded environmentally- the backbone of the US economy, can will reduce both food and gas prices. Do you believe healthcare is the responsible drilling on the Outer continue to offer healthcare to their What next steps should the U.S. take responsibility of business, govern- Continental Shelf (OCS); investing employees. That's why I support the in the Iraq conflict? How would you ment and/or individuals? What is in clean-coal technology; expanded SHOP Act among other bipartisan work to get other members of Con- your vision for healthcare in the use of nuclear energy; fully funding health reform proposals. gress to agree? United States? renewable energy programs that focus We must proceed with the prompt We must find a solution for the on efficiency, research and develop- What federal action to do you and orderly redeployment of U.S. health care crisis in this country that ment and new technology deploy- support to reduce greenhouse gas troops from Iraq. We must continue ensures that every American has ac- ment. emissions, which energy, environ- the successful diplomatic work that cess to high-quality, affordable health I have worked hard to increase ment, food, health and security led to the Sunni “awakening” move- care that focuses on preventive care. renewable fuels production which has impacts on the nation and the ment against Al-Qaeda and the tem- The problem of 47 million Ameri- lowered gas prices, and worked for world? porary cessation of hostile action by cans without health care impacts all the next generation of renewable fu- We must increase the use of clean, the Shiite militias. We must continue Americans, not just people without els, to dramatically increase domestic alternative energies such as renew- to insist that the Iraqi government coverage. fuel production. To stem the nega- ables, wind, solar, clean-coal and nu- work to promote political stability Single-payer universal health care is tive effects of high prices I’ve been a clear energy. I also support legislation and reconciliation during this critical not possible at this time, either practi- champion for LIHEAP assistance and that limits greenhouse gas emissions, period. cally or politically, so any universal domestic nutrition assistance. but in a way that protects jobs, work- For the past two years, there has health plan must include government ing families, and the least fortunate been bipartisan majority support to assistance for individuals who cannot What next steps should the U.S. among us. I’ve supported conserva- change our flawed Iraq policy; the afford coverage and businesses that take in the Iraq conflict? How tion measures such as increased fuel problem has not been congressional are unable to cover their employees would you work to get other mem- economy standards to reduce emis- consensus, but rather an administra- as well as increased regulation on bers of Congress to agree? sions and energy usage. tion that continues to believe that this drug and insurance companies. I support a policy that will leave a Additionally, I know that U.S. ef- war can be won militarily. stable, sovereign and democratic Iraq forts cannot achieve desired results What federal action do you sup- in the Middle East for the long term. unless other countries take similar Do you believe healthcare is the port to reduce greenhouse gas The surge has provided substantial action, and therefore support a man- responsibility of business, govern- emissions, which energy, environ- progress in Iraq, but we need to datory Congressional review of new ment and/or individuals? What is ment, food, health and security continue transitioning our troops out plans to ensure they don’t adversely your vision for healthcare in the impacts on the nation and the of a lead combat role and into a mis- put the U.S. at a competitive disad- United States? world? sion of fighting Al-Qaeda and other vantage in the global economy. I firmly believe that access to I support a cap and trade system terrorist organizations, securing Iraq’s continued on next page Page 6 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | November 2008 November 2008 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 7 Voter's Guide General election questions from the League of Women Voters Website

from previous page We cannot allow our economy to shrivel up in the Proposed amendment on ballot interim. Until new technologies are on-line, we must health care is a societal responsibility and should not Voters will see a proposed constitu- increase domestic production of oil, natural gas and be linked to employment. It is clear that our current tional amendment on their ballots on coal, our traditional sources, to power our nation. business/government patchwork system is in need of Nov. 4. The amendment would raise comprehensive reform. the sales tax rate three-eighths of one What next steps should the U.S. take in the Iraq We must focus on making our health care system percent and dedicate the revenue for conflict? How would you work to get other mem- more efficient and utilize economies of scale to gener- natural resources and the arts. bers of Congress to agree? ate health care savings to improve health care and Voters will decide whether or not to My son just returned from a tour of duty in Afghan- expand access for all. Even with improvements in ratify the amendment. This informa- istan and is now training to go to Iraq. We need to our health care system, it is essential for individuals tion was taken from the Minnesota continue to support the slow, but methodical transi- to take responsibility for their health care by mak- League of Women Voters Website tion to empower the Iraqis to govern their peoples ing good decisions regarding diet and exercise, and www.lwvmn.org. and provide a strong democratic base in the Middle refraining from unhealthy lifestyle activities. The question to be presented to the East. voters in the November 2008 gen- Our leaders must support our commanders on the What are your top three foreign policy priorities? eral election is: “Shall the Minnesota ground; create benchmarks for the Iraqi government; My foreign policy priorities center on promoting Constitution be amended to dedicate hold them accountable when those benchmarks are our nation security interests. First, we must end the funding to protect our drinking water not met; and require the Iraqi government to start misguided war in Iraq. Our nation continues to pay sources; to protect, enhance, and spending more of its growing resources in re-building a very steep price for this war (lives lost, our moral restore our wetlands, prairies, forests, its own infrastructure. authority undermined, alliances strained and atten- and fish, game, and wildlife habitat; to tion and resources diverted from the war on terrorism preserve our arts and cultural heritage; Do you believe healthcare is the responsibility of and needs at home). to support our parks and trails; and business, government and/or individuals? What We must redirect our attention to Afghanistan to to protect, enhance, and restore our is your vision for healthcare in the United States? stop the resurgence of the Taliban and Al Qaeda. I lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwa- Life-saving drugs and medical devices developed am convinced that to win the war on terror, we must ter by increasing the sales and use tax in America have improved health around the world. exercise greater U.S. leadership to promote a compre- rate beginning July 1, 2009, by three- They are due to a vibrant private sector health care hensive Middle East peace agreement between Israel eighths of one percent on taxable sales industry. While government should provide a safety and the Palestinians. until the year 2034?” net for the aged, infirmed or incapacitated, more What federal action to do you support to reduce federal red-tape is not the solution. The solution is greenhouse gas emissions, which energy, envi- Allocation of Funds individuals and families in control of their health care ronment, food, health and security impacts on the If passed, the amendment would purchases. nation and the world? raise approximately $274 million dol- In most cases, the new individual policies without To reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and to re- lars in fiscal year 2011. The amendment mandates, are 40 percent cheaper than group poli- duce greenhouse emissions, I support greater invest- specifies how the money would be cies? Reforms I support include portability of policies, ment to promote renewable energy and alternative allocated among four funds. Below is a freedom from mandates, deductibility of health insur- fuels. Clean, cost efficient, renewable sources such as description of the four funds and how ance for individuals and small businesses, caps on wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, hydropower, and they are to be used. lawsuits, and tax-free health savings accounts. hydrogen must be emphasized. I also authored legislation to install solar technology • Outdoor Heritage Fund. This fund What federal action to do you support to reduce in federal buildings and to institute energy savings would receive 33 percent of the rev- greenhouse gas emissions, which energy, envi- measures in all federal building. I supported the sig- enues, which must be used to “restore, ronment, food, health and security impacts on the nificant increase in auto fuel economy (CAFE) stan- protect, and enhance wetlands, prai- nation and the world? dards to reduce greenhouse emissions. We must also ries, forests, and habitat for fish, game, I believe the marketplace has and will continue restore U.S. leadership in the global climate change and wildlife.” to respond to our desire for cleaner air, water and a issue and work collaboratively with other nations to • Clean Water Fund. This fund would pristine environment. These are benefits only an af- alleviate global warming. also receive 33 percent of the rev- fluent society can afford. The cap and trade system, enues, which must be used to “protect, proposed by liberals in Congress, risks throwing our Michael Cummins enhance, and restore water quality in economy into a tailspin that stops progress on the lakes, rivers, and streams and to pro- environment. What measures should the U.S. tect groundwater from degradation.” With China and India soon to exceed the U.S. in Congress take to address rising food • Parks and Trails Fund. This fund greenhouse gas emissions, the result would be no and gas prices and related economic would receive 14.25 percent of the rev- reduction in worldwide carbon emissions. We must concerns? enues, which must be used to support continue to listen to the science on both sides of this The key words are “affordable” and parks and trails that are of “regional or issue, because only politicians (not scientists) will “abundant”. It takes affordable, abundant energy statewide significance.” end the debate. to grow our food and create good-paying jobs in • Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. This fund would receive 19.75 percent of America. Over time, we must produce more with less For further information, go to the League of Women the revenues, which must be used for energy. Today, the technologies for alternatives that Voter’s website at:www.lwvmn.org are affordable and abundant don’t exist. The ethanol “arts, arts education, and arts mandates from Congress have had disastrous conse- access and to preserve Minnesota’s his- quences on food prices – and hoped-for renewables tory and cultural heritage.” such as cellulosic ethanol are just that – hopes. Minnesota Voting Districts

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Al Franken, candidate for the U.S. Senate, visits with Chairwoman Karen Diver during a campaign stop at the Reservation on Oct. 17. Page 8 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | November 2008 November 2008 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 9 Parenting Page

Helping kids become effective voters By Lucy Carlson understand. They include: read before bed, whether to wear the experiences compliment and rein- Step 1: Define the problem blue shirt or the red one, or whether force what is learned in the class- he Nov. 4th election date is Step 2: Identify available alternative to eat a banana or an apple. Encour- room and at home. fast approaching. Many of us solutions to the problem aging choices such as these, builds At school, students learn about Tare talking about how the next Step 3: Evaluate the identified alter- self-sufficiency and competency in decision-making, gathering informa- leader of our country will impact our natives decision-making. Then later, when tion, evaluating the candidates and present lives. It is equally important Step 4: Make the decision more complex situations arise and how the election process works. Stu- that we consider how the leaders Step 5: Implement the decision children must weigh more serious dents can then take this information we select now will influence our Step 6: Evaluate the decision options, they have a base of deci- home to share in family discussions children’s future. At the same time, If we take the time to teach our sion-making experience to rely upon. which would encourage increased we adults, as our children’s most children how to be effective deci- The use of voting to make family parental involvement. This creates influential teachers, can help our sion-makers, we will not only help decisions adds an additional dimen- an important "civic bonding" of fam- children learn to be astute decision them to blossom sion to decision- ily, school and community. makers and effective voters. into strong decisive A study of first grade making. Discuss- Involvement is key to a communi- Take a minute and give some voters, but we will ing how current ty’s vitality and success. Our Fond thought to how you made the give them a life- children showed that politics fit into du Lac families and schools play a decision on which candidate you long skill that will those students who you’re your fam- critical role in developing a strong will vote for. Was it the influence impact their lives were most successful ily values helps to community. By continually encour- of family or friends? A newspaper in many ways. A develop important aging young people toward active article that caught your eye? A TV research study of in school were those character traits in civic participation – through volun- commercial slamming the opposing first grade children who knew and used young people, and teerism, interaction with public of- candidate? showed that those it equips kids with ficials, interest in current events and Or do you have an issue that is students who were decision-making steps. skills needed for issues - as well as voting - we will important to you on a personal level most successful in adulthood. While positively impact our community which is being strongly supported by school were those who knew and some students may never need to and its future. one of the candidates? used the above steps in decision- solve an algebraic equation after Many of us use some of the above making. That’s powerful research! graduating from high school, know- Lucy Carlson is a Family Educator techniques when we go to the voting Talking with our children about ing about civic life, how to vote with the Fond du Lac Head Start Pro- polls. But in thinking a little more voting, sharing our views, and responsibly and the necessity of gram. She writes regularly on parent- about voting, we might see that the encouraging kids to define their community involvement will prove ing matters for this newspaper. process of effective voting is actu- personal likes and dislikes is a first valuable for a lifetime. Her email address is ally a process of decision making. step in positively impacting our Both parents and teachers can help [email protected] Do you know what your personal future voters. We can encourage in- older students study the candidates decision-making style is? Researchers dependence in thinking even in very and issues. We can encourage their have identified six steps of a natural, young children by encouraging them interactions with public officials, the intuitive decision-making process. to make everyday choices. These attendance of debates, and keeping These are concrete and simple to choices might include which story to track of current events. Community Page 10 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | November 2008 November 2008 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 11 “Social contract” concept evolves to Finding herself in horses make FDL safer place Haley and Chesney take top honors at major competition in September Story and pictures by “She’s a natural,” said Rose. “She October and May, feed comes to Jane Skalisky really found herself in horses.” around $80 a month. Every six Second meeting held late in September Haley said she was drawn to weeks a ferrier trims Chesney’s aley Misquadace-Psyck, 13, horses because they love to run and feet for $30. Once annually, a $250 By Deborah Locke return to the reservation. The review Due process Elder concerns and her six-year-old Ap- are good listeners. veterinarian visit is required for board could include the victim and/ Several audience members ex- The subject of elder housing arose, Hpaloosa gelding, Chesney, “I’m a better person because a check-up and vaccinations. For I’m with horses,” she said. “They Haley and her mom, the costs are ou say you want less violence or his or her family members. pressed a concern for due process with concerns that non-elders live finished first in the junior pennant understand you more than humans well worth it. on the Reservation, and fair, The Reservation has policies and and the possibility of double jeop- in housing that is supposed to be competition in the Minnesota 2008 Western Saddle Club Association’s ‘cuz they don’t use words and “We eat commods so the horse consistent punishment for ordinances that address criminal be- ardy. For example, if public safety reserved for older Band Members. Y Horse show Sept. 18-25 in St. Paul. don’t talk back.” can eat sweet feed,” said Rose. criminals. havior, said Karen Diver, chairwom- is threatened and people become The elder housing policy could To win, Haley had to get the best Haley also said that horses keep Rose described herself as a “horse- What if stronger policies and or- an. Some policies simply condemn alarmed, they will demand immedi- be changed to state that under no time, 8.7 seconds, carrying a flag her busy, out of trouble, give her mom,” and that through Chesney, a dinances mean harsh consequences criminal behavior, rather than state ate action from an RBC that may circumstances can elderly residents to a barrel with another flag on it, something new to learn every day, partnership has developed between for you or your immediate family? consequences for it. The FDL Tribal not fairly treat the alleged perpetra- permit family members to live in replace the flag with one on the and provide fun with her friends. her and her daughter. Court handles civil cases only and What if it’s your husband or sister or tor. The criminal court system can their apartments. Sometimes fam- barrel, and return. In August, Haley Occasionally, they add excite- “We have a really close bond,” in some instances, the FDL Tribal nephew who is charged with arson take a long time to put an offender ily members will dump their kids and Chesney also came in first in ment. Haley told how she and her said Rose. “Working with the or manslaughter and now faces a Court judge also does not have clear away, but the RBC has the option of on the doorstep of a grandparent. A the half-mile large pony race at the friends were riding and came upon horses gives us a chance to talk stiff penalty from tribal officials, as sentencing guidelines. removing an alleged criminal from Minneapolis elder complex requires Carlton County Fair in Barnum. a large hole. about her day, her friends, and well as a jail sentence from a county Ideally, Minnesota’s reservations Band lands if the evidence is over- visitors to sign in. They are told they Haley’s mother Rose Psyck, said “I yelled ’wait!’” said Haley. But school. It helps us reduce stress judge? will work in tandem to create poli- whelming of a crime. Diver agreed have to leave the building on Sunday initially Chesney was so wild that it was too late. The other horse and forget about everything.” Those questions sum up continu- cies, or at least share policies, Diver that the issue could be “sticky.” afternoon. no one wanted to train him. Rose spooked and ran, and Haley’s Haley’s long-term plans include ing conversations at the Fond du Lac said. Networking would create stron- Other cases are equally sticky. An elder said that when illegal gave Chesney to her daughter for friend was knocked off her pony using her horse know-how to study Reservation concerning new ways to ger, safer reservations throughout the Some Band Members have destroyed activities occur at elder housing, the her 10th birthday. In just a few that took off through the woods to become an equine veterinarian. treat and prevent violence. A Sept. state if each reservation forewarned three to four homes through vandal- residents themselves deal with it. years, Haley transformed her $300 with Haley in hot pursuit. “I’m going to have to work hard 30 meeting at the Sawyer Communi- the others of the whereabouts of ism, yet they continue to get new That comment was followed by an- birthday present into a champion, Haley estimates that initial start- to do well in school,” she said. ty Center provided further guidance their more dangerous criminals. ones, Diver said. Should that pat- other woman who said she doesn’t competing and winning against up equipment costs for having a to the Reservation Business Commit- The focus on treating violent tern be allowed to continue? Clear live in elder housing, “but I’m just $100,000 equines. horse are about $1,000. Between tee about changes to current policies behavior came abruptly to the atten- policies and ordinances would give as afraid as she is.” and ordinances. About 30 people tion of the RBC last spring following better guidance. Diver introduced a “social con- attended. Chairwoman Karen Diver a drive-by shooting on Whispering A discussion of arson led some- tract” concept wherein an individual acted as moderator. Pine Drive. Neighbors were “out- one to ask about restitution. If a earns the right to return to the Res- The first meeting was held Aug. raged,” Diver said, and immediately Band Member burns down a home ervation following criminal activity 19 at the Cloquet Community Center instructed the RBC to do something or some building and then pays the and punishment. Perhaps a former with about 65 people in attendance. about the incident. No one was Band back for the damage, have they drug dealer, for example, must make Then a more law-and-order audi- injured during the shooting. paid their debt to the community? restitution to the victims, apologize ence agreed to a “zero tolerance” Housing policies state that the ho- Diver posed this example: what of to the victims and the community approach for the most severe crimes meowner is responsible for all activi- a Band Member guilty of arson in and be subject to random drug and like drug dealing and sexual assault. ties within the home whether or not the burning down of a Reservation alcohol testing. A few believed that the ordinances the homeowner is present or absent home. Should that person ever have Or an ex-con could be expected to should provide penalty guidelines when the crimes occur. The hous- the right to another home? successfully work off the reservation based on whether the offender kept ing policies state that a homeowner The subject of restitution came up for a certain time, and then would repeating the crime, and the severity and occupants must vacate the home again when someone suggested that earn the right to return to the reser- of the crime. within 72 hours of a violent incident. criminals should have their casino vation for employment. A stipula- Because of the severity of the revenue dividends cut and applied to tion could require that the person be Give ‘em a break crime that endangered the lives the Band for damages. Diver chal- chemical free. Several audience members at the of neighboring residents, the RBC lenged the audience by pointing out Diver said that the RBC would September meeting emphasized retri- determined that the home should that people still have to earn a living, work with an attorney to determine bution and rehabilitation, rather than be vacated. The home underwent and asked how is it possible to reha- whether the ordinances or policies an automatic severe punishment renovation for occupancy by another bilitate someone who is destitute. would change. A community meet- such as permanent banishment. family until it was destroyed by “Are we willing to hold personal ing would then be held to review For example, one resident be- arson this past summer. responsibility as a community any changes. The new policy/ordi- lieved that if a criminal had served In a similar situation, non-Band value?” Diver asked. “What are our nance drafts will be completed after a prison sentence for 15 or 20 years Members occupied a home where common norms and what do we Jan. 1, 2009. for murder or manslaughter, he or alleged gang members lived. There pledge to each other? This is a huge Diver said that if even half of the she should have the opportunity to were frequent reports of violence, issue for us. People come to us and evening’s suggestions were ultimate- return to the reservation from prison so the RBC issued a banishment ask ‘what are you going to do?’ We ly carried out, the changes would and receive reservation benefits such order and the occupants had to leave are five out of 4,000 people. These have a long-range effect on a lot of as employment and housing. within 72 hours. matters belong to all of us.” people. A new citizen review board could determine if the individual may Page 10 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | November 2008 November 2008 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 11 Finding herself in horses Haley and Chesney take top honors at major competition in September Story and pictures by “She’s a natural,” said Rose. “She October and May, feed comes to Jane Skalisky really found herself in horses.” around $80 a month. Every six Haley said she was drawn to weeks a ferrier trims Chesney’s aley Misquadace-Psyck, 13, horses because they love to run and feet for $30. Once annually, a $250 and her six-year-old Ap- are good listeners. veterinarian visit is required for Hpaloosa gelding, Chesney, “I’m a better person because a check-up and vaccinations. For finished first in the junior pennant I’m with horses,” she said. “They Haley and her mom, the costs are competition in the Minnesota 2008 understand you more than humans well worth it. Western Saddle Club Association’s ‘cuz they don’t use words and “We eat commods so the horse Horse show Sept. 18-25 in St. Paul. don’t talk back.” can eat sweet feed,” said Rose. To win, Haley had to get the best Haley also said that horses keep Rose described herself as a “horse- time, 8.7 seconds, carrying a flag her busy, out of trouble, give her mom,” and that through Chesney, a to a barrel with another flag on it, something new to learn every day, partnership has developed between replace the flag with one on the and provide fun with her friends. her and her daughter. barrel, and return. In August, Haley Occasionally, they add excite- “We have a really close bond,” and Chesney also came in first in ment. Haley told how she and her said Rose. “Working with the the half-mile large pony race at the friends were riding and came upon horses gives us a chance to talk Carlton County Fair in Barnum. a large hole. about her day, her friends, and Haley’s mother Rose Psyck, said “I yelled ’wait!’” said Haley. But school. It helps us reduce stress initially Chesney was so wild that it was too late. The other horse and forget about everything.” no one wanted to train him. Rose spooked and ran, and Haley’s Haley’s long-term plans include gave Chesney to her daughter for friend was knocked off her pony using her horse know-how to study her 10th birthday. In just a few that took off through the woods to become an equine veterinarian. years, Haley transformed her $300 with Haley in hot pursuit. “I’m going to have to work hard birthday present into a champion, Haley estimates that initial start- to do well in school,” she said. competing and winning against up equipment costs for having a $100,000 equines. horse are about $1,000. Between Haley feeding her horse, Chesney, an apple as her dog, Queenie, and horses Karma, Haley galloping Chesney in the woods Gypsy, and Boo’s Wildfire look on. on their land on the Reservation the end of September. Page 12 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | November 2008 Getting ready for winter

By Jane Skalisky Household size Annual Income • Talk to your heating #1 $21,184 oil dealer about par- ood news for home heating #2 $27,702 ticipating in a budget on the Rez: the Old Farmer’s #3 $34,220 plan and/or a fixed GAlmanac is predicting a dry #4 $40,738 price protection pro- and mild winter for the Northern #5 $47,256 gram to stabilize your Plains. Bad news for propane, heat- Amounts received depend on monthly bill ing oil, and natural gas users: heat- income, cost of fuel, and amount • Obtain a home energy ing costs are up from last year. used the previous year. In addition, audit through Min- For propane, the cost per gallon is households that qualify for energy nesota Power at currently $2.45, said Marcia Dupuis, assistance can receive up to $300 (800)228-4966 or your FDL Propane office manager, up from a state crisis fund. The deadline electric provider from $1.68 from last year. The cur- to apply for energy assistance is the • Properly insulate your rent price for home heating fuel is end of March 2009. house and hot water $3.96 a gallon, up from $2.75 from a For an application, stop in at the heater year ago. energy assistance office, 1720 Big • Caulk and weather Graphic by Steve Nicholas For homes that heat with oil, the Lake Road, or call (218)878-2603. strip doors and win- U.S. Department of Energy is pre- dows recommends twice annually cleaning dicting that costs are expected to Cold Weather Rule • Install a programmable thermostat chimneys and stoves and inspecting increase 30 percent over last winter. The cold weather rule regulates and reduce temperature setting flues. Natural gas is expected to rise 19 conditions under which gas and during the night and/or when you Northrup and his crew were log- percent, propane 13 percent, and electric utilities may disconnect are not home. ging at Hardwood Lake in early electric heat, 9.5 percent. residential service between October October, located in the center of 15 to April 15 in Minnesota, said Firewood the Reservation. In their first year FDL Energy Assistance Program Sue Thompson, Director of Cus- One of the more economical ways of operation, they have harvested In early October, President Bush tomer Service at Minnesota Power. to heat during the winter is with fire- between 9,000 to 10,000 cords of signed the bill to provide $5 billion The CWR requires that customers wood. New on the scene this year on wood, he said. Northrup describes for the Low-Income Home Energy who have difficulty paying heating the Reservation is FDL Logging. his operation as “low impact and Assistance Program. Minnesota will bills contact their utility to work The amount of wood needed to eco-friendly,” where his loggers receive $144.5 million, nearly twice out a mutually acceptable payment heat the average home in this area selectively cut and leave every fifth the amount from last winter, accord- plan, Thompson said. If a customer during the winter is eight cords of treetop to nourish the soil, as op- ing to a story in the Star Tribune. receives a disconnection notice from wood, said Vern Northrup, FDL Log- posed to the practice of clear-cutting The local agency administering Minnesota Power, they must contact ging and Timber Manager. everything. LIHEAP is Fond du Lac’s Energy As- the company to set up a payment Costs for home delivery currently After the Reservation land has sistance Program. Any resident that plan to avoid disconnection. range between $800 to $950 for 10 been logged, Resource Management meets income guidelines is eligible For further information, contact cords, depending on the distance. either replants, burns, or leaves the to participate in LIHEAP, a state-run, Minnesota Power at (218)722- Northrup advises ordering wood area to resprout naturally. federally funded program, said Joan 2625,(800)228-4966 or at this in the spring, so that it can be split As Northrup drove past black Markon, Director of Community website: www.mnpower.com/pow- and dried over the summer, but says spruce and tamarack swamps on the Services. Eligibility is based on a erofone. it will be available through March way back from Hardwood Lake, he person’s last three month’s income 2009. said that there was some resistance and household size. Ways to cut energy costs Northrup advises those wanting to to the Reservation getting into log- Here are 2008-‘09 annual income • Get your propane tank filled in heat with wood to opt for the out- ging, but it diminished once people limits related to household size. the late summer or early fall when door wood burners, as they are more understood how they logged. prices are generally lower efficient, cleaner, and safer. He also “We’re taking the place of fire,” continued on next page November 2008 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 13 Musings from a FDL veteran

By Jim Northrup who will return home with memo- to veterans. up the crowd that were honoring ries of their time in the war. I know The second proposal is more mod- veterans that day. he yellow and orange leaves they will have a difficult time mak- est. I am proposing that the RBC While standing around talking are being combed out of the ing the transition from war to peace. designate certain spaces as veteran's with the other veterans, we noticed Ttrees by the wind. At this time I have two proposals that will parking. They could put a few on former Gov. Rudy Perpich work- of the year, I begin to think of Veter- honor veterans and make the transi- each side of the already existing ing the crowd, smiling and shak- ans Day again. tion easier for returning Handicapped Parking spaces. The ing hands. Before he came close to I am a veteran of five veterans. veterans would feel good using these us, Ray Earley told me how Rudy year's service in the I propose that the Res- parking spaces. They would be had helped them get the Legisla- United States Marine ervation Business Com- reminded almost daily as they park ture to pass the bond for the state Corps. I joined the mittee pay each veteran at the RBC building, the three com- bonus. When he came up to shake military after I gradu- a bonus and designate munity centers, the clinic, Nagaaji- my hand, I thanked him for his ef- ated from high school. I certain parking spaces for waanong Adawewiigamig, the Black forts on behalf of the veterans. went to Cuba in '62 veterans at the Rez build- Bear Casino, the Ojibwe school, Then while still shaking hands, I during the Missile ings. I know we get a Head Start and the golf course. Res- asked Rudy if he wanted to know Crisis. In Septem- veterans pow wow every ervation visitors would see how we how I spent my bonus. He said yes. I ber of '65 I went to year, but three days out feel about our veterans when they told him I had spent $595 bucks on Vietnam. I served with of 365 doesn't seem like see signs and parking spaces. wine, women, and song. The rest I India Company, 3rd enough. The Rez already issues handi- just wasted. Rudy wanted to end the Battalion, 9th Ma- I am using a precedent capped placards so it wouldn't take shake when he heard that. I held on rines near Danang and An Hoa. We set by the State of Minnesota back much to provide similar placards to a little longer. The veterans around called ourselves grunts or mud in the early '70s. Vietnam veterans, the Rez veterans. me laughed, Ray and I laughed, Marines. We killed and were killed. including Ray Earley, circulated peti- We are sovereign. We can make finally Rudy laughed. I let go of him In '66 I returned home to the tions to the state government asking those decisions on and for the and he left, shaking hands and smil- World, as we called the United for a bonus. The Legislature passed a Reservation. Maybe we would start ing, still working the crowd. States of America. I brought back bond to raise a pool of money to give a trend and other places would start I think of these things as I am rak- an ore boat's load of memories, each survivor $1,000, each Vietnam using our idea. ing up all of those damn leaves that some good but most were not so veteran $600, and other veterans In an unrelated note, I would like keep falling. good. I have been diagnosed with $500. Considering inflation, I think to share something that happened to Oh yeah. I also think we should PTSD, a medical term that means each Rez veteran should get $1,000. me as a veteran. I have found that quit making veterans. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or as I am leaving it up to the RBC to writing about my war experiences a fellow grunt, Ray Earley, describes figure out how to pay for this bonus helped me return home. Jim Northrup contributes to this it, Party 'Til Someone Dies. That is a that will honor and respect their vet- At the dedication of the State Viet- newspaper. He can be reached at typical, cynical view survivors of the erans. I know they are dealing with nam Veterans Memorial, I was asked [email protected] or by Vietnam War sometimes adopt. multi-million dollar issues almost to recite some of my war poetry. I phone at (218) 878-0245 We are in a war in Iraq and every day. However, I think they read poems to the veterans, the Afghanistan making more veterans should consider this one-time award civilians and dignitaries that made from previous page age, FDL Museum Director, offered a said Northrup. “We’re blowing a retrospective of Reservation winters hole in the forest and allowing new of years past. growth to begin.” He explained that A lot of homes were two-room selectively cutting creates differently tarpaper shacks with cardboard in- aged forests that are more resistant sulation that you could see through to disease and fire. to the outdoors, he said. Another benefits to the Reserva- People used a potbellied stove or tion are these: the logging business cook stove to heat their homes and provides employment for Band burned about eight to 10 cords a Members. It allows Band Members winter. Deer and fish were preserved to maintain their own forests. It pro- on top of roofs and potatoes and vides a profit to the Reservation. rutabagas were kept in cardboard To obtain a firewood request form, boxes, he said. contact the logging and timber office Northrup remembered those win- at 1720 Big Lake Road by stopping ters as being colder and more harsh. by or calling, (218)878-7506. “There were no good old days,” he The e-mail address is said. “The good old days were hard [email protected]. old days.”

Winters of years past Vern Northrup alongside freshly cut As Reservation residents prepare wood one early October day near for the Winter of 2008-’09, Jeff Sav- Hardwood Lake. Page 14 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | November 2008 November 2008 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 15

A few thoughts from RBC members

From Chairwoman Karen Diver meet everyone’s needs, but we will able payment arrangements must HUD’s Rural Housing program. try to make sure that the neediest in be made. Propane balances have Groundbreaking will be in the spring he community meetings on the community have some access to become too high, with customers for 24 new units of housing, with violence issues had great service. It does seem clear that the making payment arrangements that support services. This is certainly Tattendance, and the RBC guidelines will have to reflect clearly will require one to three years to exciting since it will meet over ten appreciated the input from Band how to determine a family’s needs. pay off. It is not a fair use of Band percent of the Band demand for members. The RBC will be work- If the adults in the household are resources to provide for this level of new housing with just one project. ing to draft policies or ordinances to able to work, but do not, they subsidy for heating costs because we Because it is geared towards indi- bring forward for community review should not have priority cannot do it equally for all viduals and families that may need before the end of the year. over those in our com- Band Members. extra support, it will fill a big gap At the past few open RBC meet- munity who can’t meet By now, Band Members for those in our community who ings, a question was raised about their needs because of have received their per need extra help getting on their feet. what the RBC can do to help people other limitations and cir- capita letter for the next Housing continues to be a major afford winter heating costs. The cumstances. year and the amount will priority of the board, with much Reservation currently operates the Aside from the state remain the same as the attention on building our capacity state heating assistance program, and the RBC crisis last few years. We know to provide housing and services, but which is taking applications now for program, the RBC does that many Band Members also with following all of the regula- this winter. not provide assistance rely on the per capita to tions that are required as a condition There is also a crisis energy pro- with electric or heating Karen Diver meet day-to-day needs. of accepting housing grants. It is gram operated by the Band for Band bills. Please keep this in Departments will be chal- important that the Band is diligent Members living on or near the Reser- mind, as your use of the per capita lenged to hold their budgets in line, in meeting our obligations so that vation. The RBC will review the pro- advance might come in handy as defer major expenditures, and meet housing funding is not put at risk. gram in the next few weeks to see if you try to budget for winter heat- rising costs for utilities and health it needs its guidelines amended. The ing costs. Additionally, because of care costs. We will try to keep Band Please feel to call me if you have RBC has to make sure that access abuse, the RBC can no longer allow Members updated on finances, but questions or comments. I can be to Band resources is fair for all of customers who have a balance ow- please be assured that maintaining reached at the office at its members. Unfortunately, there ing to the propane company to make the per capita is a major priority. (218) 878-2612, or by cell at is little we can do to make sure that additional charges. The outstanding The Supportive Housing project (218) 590-4887, or by email at the program has enough resources to bills need to be paid, or accept- has received a $300,000 grant from [email protected].

From Ferdinand Martineau left our money in investments, we I thought why not? I am going to needs. Some old attitudes are tough would have defaulted on our loan. A propose that we have reserved spots to break, though. I hear things like: was talking to my granddaugh- default would have meant that U.S. for FDL veterans at all our facili- “I made it on my own.” “I paid off ter about how she was doing Bank would be obligated to co-man- ties. We also talked about some of my student loans.” “I had to decide Iin school and at home. I asked age the casino finances. the problems he had adjusting to what was most important for my about her sister and brothers. Then I was talking to my cousin, Jim life after the service and how he is future.” “Others will just take advan- I realized that they are what it is Northrup, the other still dealing with them. You tage of the program.” all about. All the work and plans day. He told me that he know, unless you are con- My response is this. If we took that I am involved in are about our submitted an article to fronted with some of the that attitude on all things, we would children’s children. We have a lot the paper this month. issues that these individu- still be carrying our water and going of immediate needs that have to be As our conversation als have faced, it is difficult outside to the bathroom. I believe met, food, clothing and shelter, but progressed we began to understand them. My that we have the responsibility to we must think of the future genera- discussing the vets. As stepson joined us. He was make things better when we can tions and what their needs might be. my grandpa taught me, in the first Gulf War and is and I feel that it is our responsibility The hard part of making decisions always respect your just starting to deal with to improve the opportunities for all now is to judge the impact in the fu- warriors. Jim began a lot of the issues that he Band Members. ture. That is the struggle every day. to make some points Ferdinand buried deep inside. It was When I recommended to the council that I had not thought Martineau good to listen to the two of Again, I am always interested in to pay off the construction loan us- of. He said “Most of us them talk with an under- hearing any new ideas, so please feel ing our savings, I thought about the vets are old and sick. We appreciate standing that I probably will never free to call me. My home number is impact on today and on tomorrow. the honor at the pow-wow, but that have. I do feel we are headed in the (218)879-5074, Office (218)878-8158 The one thing that I did not consider is only one day a year. Why don’t right direction with our efforts to or you can e-mail at was this. What if the stock market you honor us every day with a close serve veterans. [email protected] . crashes? I am no financial wizard parking spot at the casino, clinic and I have been in discussions with and do not claim to be, but if we had administration building?” the Council on addressing our future Miigwich ! Page 14 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | November 2008 November 2008 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 15

From Sandy Shabiash Scholarship Fundraiser was held families should be in before Christ- daily basis, with community mem- at the Mash ka wisen grounds in mas. bers, staff and fellow RBC members. Boozhoo. Sawyer. Proceeds will go towards On the reservation level: A lot has After 21 months in office, I continue scholarships and assist been going on -- the casino to enjoy each and every day of work. n the local scene: The Saw- in center activities. pay off; restructuring our I have come to realize that decisions yer Center now has build- Following a few weeks business enterprises; new made today will have an impact on Oing signage along with the later, the second an- accounting software that is future generations. This is what we Elderly Nutrition Program. The front nual 1854 Pow Wow being integrated reservation- are all about. was also landscaped with a variety was held at the Sawyer wide; supportive housing is of shrubs. Thanks to the Carlton In- Center, recognizing the coming together to add 24 Mii Gwetch dian Education Committee members signing of the Treaty desperately needed housing and staff for funding the project and of 1854. A special units; and work towards a Home telephone (218) 879-3667; to volunteer community members miigwetch to Gilbert community consensus on Work telephone (218) 878-7591 and the chairwoman who planted Caribou and members Sandy Shabiash how to deal with violence the shrubs. of the twenty drums issues. Sawyer Center sponsored two who participated. In conclusion, I want to express pow wows in September. The first Sawyer has three new home own- my appreciation to Band Members annual Jerry Fairbanks Memorial ership modular homes going up and for allowing me to be involved, on a

From Mary Northrup Outreach Programs available at the From Wally Dupuis the importance of participating Brookston Center. There has been some in the election process. Please would like to begin by thanking discussion on opening a substation for he convention center remember to vote as “Native everyone that supported me in the the Fond du Lac Law Enforcement at hosted two events over the Votes Count!” Ielection. I will work hard for the our center. I will keep you informed on Tlast couple months. Both Denny Olson, Fond du Lac people of Brookston while serving on the progress of this endeavor. were sell outs and very success- Construction Project Manager, the Tribal Council. I am currently still operating as the ful. A number of other events recently retired. Denny has been The last six weeks have gone by Tribal Veterans Service Officer until are scheduled for the near future involved in the construction of fast. I am acclimating myself to the the position is filled. We are planning and I am confident that they will nearly every building on the office and starting to spend time at a Fond du Lac Veterans Dinner on do very well also. Thank you to Reservation. Congratulations and the Brookston Center. I feel that every Veterans Day at 5 p.m., Nov. 11, 2008 at the entire casino resort staff. thanks, Denny. employee at the Brookston Center is the Black Bear Casino. All FDL veterans Our Natural Resources Divi- The relocation of the Cloquet dedicated to improving our center to are welcome. We also will be honoring sion has been busy Drop-inn Center is benefit our community. our World War II and Korean as the wild rice nearly complete as We will make sure that veterans at this time. If you harvest has come of the publication of our workers will get the would like to attend, please and gone and the this newspaper. The support that they need to call Roberta Welper at (218) hunting seasons staff as well as com- succeed in their respective 878-3707. are now underway. munity members have positions. As I promised, my door is The wild rice lakes been supportive of the Our annual Brookston always open, and I am here to on the Reservation relocation. This change Powwow will be held on work for you. This is a learn- were not as plenti- should be helpful in November 22, 2008 start- ing process, so if you feel that ful this year as we bringing the commu- ing at 1 p.m. The feast will you can help direct me in any would have liked. Wally Dupuis nity together as well be served at 3 p.m. The Mary Northrup way, please feel free to let me Therefore, many of as assist in providing feast will be prepared by know what I can do to make our ricers had to activities for both the our Brookston ENP employees, so you sure that all of your needs are being travel a bit further to gather their elders and the youth. can look forward to a great meal! If met. rice. you have any questions or suggestions, The Bio-Mass project seems If you would like to discuss these please call Karrie Smith or Dena Dan- I can be reached at (218) 878-7583 or to be coming along fine. Upon or any other issues please feel ielson at (218) 878-8033. In addition, if (218) 428-8859. My e-mail address is visiting with those working on free to call or email me. Phone you have any suggestions on events or [email protected]. the project, I found it to be very (w) (218) 879-8078; programming at the center, please let us interesting and informative. (h) (218) 879-2492; know. Your involvement is important to Miigwetch again for your support! As you know, it is election (cell) (218) 428-9828; or by the success of our facility. time again. The Native Vote staff email, [email protected] We are also working on getting more has been working hard at regis- tering and educating voters on Page 16 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | November 2008 Q&A: Senior Citizens’ Law Project Legal Line Gifts to children and impact on plication for Medical Assistance. would have already spent down to quences. I recommend that you Medical Assistance eligibility In 2006, Medical Assistance rules your eligibility limit and most likely speak with an attorney before you were modified to further discourage would not have enough assets to pay make any gift. Ideally, you will be Dear Senior’s Legal Line: I want gifting. This new law was called the for your care during the ineligibility able to outlast the five (5) years from to give money to my children, but Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. For all period. the date of the gift and not need worry about what would happen if I gifts made after Feb. 8, 2006 the new For example, as a single individual, Medical Assistance to pay for your later need to go into a nursing home rules apply. you can only have $3,000 in count- long-term care. In case you do need and require Medical Assistance Among the new rules resulting able assets. Obviously, $3,000 will Medical Assistance, a safer way of to pay for my care. I have enough from the Deficit Reduction Act, are not buy you a lot of long-term care. giving gifts is to make sure that you assets to pay for about one year of that the “look-back” period is sched- If you do not have the assets to pay trust your child not to spend the nursing care. Beyond that, I believe I uled to be expanded to five years, for your long-term care during the money. Then, if Medical Assistance would have to apply for Medical As- that the ineligibility period result- ineligibility period, a few things may has denied you because of the gift, sistance to pay for long-term care. ing from a gift will start to run from happen. the child has the gift available to I worry that a gift to my children the date of application for Medical For example, the County may give back to you to erase the ineligi- would make me ineligible for Medi- Assistance, not from the date of the make a determination that your bility period and/or to pay for your cal Assistance. Is this true? gift, and that even small gifts count health is in danger and that you care during the ineligibility period. Elaine against you. need your long-term care. The One way for the child to safeguard Note that the look-back period is County may pay for your care with the gift in case it needs to be given Dear Elaine: gradually being phased in. Currently, Medical Assistance benefits, but then back is to place it in a bank account No matter how old parents be- when you apply for Medical As- they will contact the people who in the child’s name only, to not come, we seem to have a natural sistance, the County will look back received the gifts and require that commingle any other money in the inclination to give things to our chil- a period of three (3) years from the they give them back to you. If those account, and to not touch it until at dren. However, you are right to be date of application to see if you have people no longer have the gifts, the least five (5) years from the date it concerned about Medical Assistance made any gifts. This look-back pe- Medical Assistance rules allow the was given to the child. when gifts are made. riod will be gradually increased one County to take legal action against Medical Assistance is a complicat- Medical Assistance is the federal month at a time starting in February the people who received the gifts. ed area of law, and I encourage you program (administered by the state 2009 until it reaches the full five (5) As with any government program, to contact us and/or an Elder Law of Minnesota through its individual year look back period in February if you have been denied Medical As- attorney for more information. counties) that pays for long-term 2011. sistance for any reason, you have the care for people who meet its eligibil- The answer to your question then right to appeal the denial. In order to This column is written by the Senior ity guidelines. is that if you give a gift now, the preserve the right to a hearing, your Citizens’ Law Project. It is not meant For example, a single individual penalty period hangs over your head appeal request must be submitted to give complete answers to individ- can only have $3,000 in countable for up to five years from the date quickly (within ten days in order to ual questions. If you are 60 years of assets in order to be eligible for Med- you gave the gift. If you apply for continue to receive benefits pending age or older and live within the Min- ical Assistance. Because the program Medical Assistance within five years the appeal). nesota Arrowhead Region, you may has income and asset guidelines, of the gift, the County is going to If you have any questions about contact us with questions for legal there are penalties if you give away see that gift and calculate the length appeals, I encourage you to either help by writing to: Senior Citizens’ assets. The general penalty result- of your ineligibility period. You will contact us or another attorney. Law Project, Legal Aid Service of ing from a gift is that you will be be deemed ineligible for a period of In conclusion, gifts may be made, Northeastern Minnesota, 302 Ordean ineligible for Medical Assistance for time running from the date of the but be cautious with them. If you Bldg., Duluth, Minn. 55802. a period of time, based on the value application. give a gift, everyone must be aware of the gift, from the date of your ap- At the time of your application you of the Medical Assistance conse- Beware of scams By Sofia Manning avoid being caught. Here are the must make a quick decision to spend times consumers receive nothing for Indian Legal Assistance Program, most commonly used scams: money (usually within 24-48 hours); the money that they send or they Duluth “You’ve won!” often your money must be sent by receive instructions telling them to An excited salesperson on the overnight delivery to a company in duplicate the process by which they Scam artists work hard to entice phone or an official looking prize another state or country. were conned. you to spend money to support their notice in the mail claims you won bogus claims, charities, lotteries and a prize. Often these prizes have Work at home scams “Business opportunities” prize schemes. When you fall for a expensive strings attached. Look for Ads in local newspapers and Scam artists’ pitch “opportunities scam, you reward the crooks by giv- these signs: The caller or mail tells small neighborhood papers promise of a lifetime” at seminars, in televi- ing them money. Scams can be large you that you won a prize; you must guaranteed earnings of $500 or more sion and newspaper advertisements, or small, sophisticated or simple, purchase a product (like magazines), per week. The tasks include stuffing and through mailings. Business and come from next door or across pay a processing fee, or pay taxes; a envelopes, preparing mailing lists, scams may appear legitimate, but the world. But the crooks behind caller will request a credit card num- and making simple products. Usually they share some common charac- them have two things in common, ber, checking account number or a up front money is required to obtain teristics that give them away, such they want to steal your money and social security number; to win, you material required for start up. Some- continued on page 20 Page 16 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | November 2008 November 2008 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 17 Aching feet while remembering Nada FDL sisters walk 60 miles to raise money for breast cancer research and prevention

By Bonnie Wallace all the deceased and all the survivors and their families who have been h, my aching feet. impacted by this demon. And legs, hips, back, and We did it so perhaps it will en- Ovarious other joints and courage more Native people to be muscles not used to being used! screened for all forms of cancer, and The Susan B. Komen three-day We did it to give people hope. Twin City Breast Cancer Walk was Humor exists in the world of can- grueling for Juanita and me. Prior to cer, as odd as that may sound. For the “walk,” my sister and I invari- example, along the route (St. Paul ably heard “Oh, sixty miles. Well, and its suburbs like Vadnais Heights, that’s not that far.” Indian Mounds Park and Maple- In 2000 I walked the Avon Three wood), we had cheering sections. Day Breast Can- People dressed in cer Walk from Why did we do it? WE did costume and held Kenosha, Wis. to it to honor our younger signs. A group Chicago (again, 60 sister, Nada K. Joseph, of elderly ladies miles). dressed in their Bonnie Wallace Nada K. Joseph But this time, who passed away in 1999 finest Sunday I was eight years after a tortuous two- clothes, including older, and no a variety of hats, doubt heavier in year battle with breast lined St. Paul’s the behind and cancer…WE did it so Summit Ave. Bonnie and Juanita Wallace during the Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer elsewhere, so perhaps it will encourage About six of them Walk in September. it was far more sat behind a long difficult than I more native people to be table ladened with thought it would screened for all forms of apples, oranges, be. bananas, candy I’m 99 percent cancer, and WE did it to and water. sure this was my give people hope. Another group last walk. of self identified The event - Bonnie Wallace motorcycle guys, attracted 3,400 whose beards walkers and 375 were tinted pink, volunteers, all supported by a 30- wore t-shirts that were crass but to member staff. We had great weather, the point. They supported a team of and community support literally women from their community. lined the route. That, coupled with Another sign read “If it saves my good food and gallons of water and sister, give me a blister, and if it Gatorade, helped us raise $7.2 mil- saves my mother, give me another.” lion. From the 6 a.m. opening cer- People were so creative and enthu- emony at the State Fair on Sept. 19 siastic! It inspired us to keep going. to the 5 p.m. closing ceremony at the We thank everyone who donated State Capitol on Sept. 21, it was an to our fund raising efforts. No mat- experience one can hardly describe. ter what amount you gave, you can We took not only a physical and count yourself as a participant who mental journey, but a spiritual one, helped to raise the $7.2 million from as well. Minnesotans. Why did we do it? We did it to And that is something to be very honor our younger sister, Nada K. proud of. Joseph, who passed away in 1999 after a tortuous two-year battle with breast cancer. We also did it to honor Page 18 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | November 2008

Community news These community pages are yours, the Happy fifth birth- six pounds, 5.5 ounces and was 20 inches But we will remember no matter how members of the Fond du Lac Band. We day on Nov. 11 to long. His Grandparents are Lenore Houle, long. welcome family news. Please send us Kaleena King- Brian Abramowski, Tony DeFoe, and Terri From your family information about births, engagements, bird LaFave. weddings, anniversaries and deaths. Love from Mom In memory of Edward Howes, our Also, we will include news of gradua- and Sonny Boy Memorials son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle tions (high school and post-high school) In memory of Raymond “Bill” Smith, and great uncle. and military service. Memorials to loved Happy Birthday June 19, 1938 – Nov. 29, 2007 They say memories are golden, ones or notes of appreciation are also Darrius Diver Since heaven has become your home, I Well, maybe that is true, welcomed. who will be two years old on Nov. 12! sometimes feel But we never wanted a memory, Please submit materials during the first Auntie Heather and I’m so alone. We only wanted you. two weeks of the month. Information kids And though From your family may be sent by U.S. mail to the editor, we are now far Deborah Locke, FDL News, 1720 Big Lake Happy belated apart, you hold a In loving memory of my brother, Edward Rd., Cloquet, Minn. 55720, or by email to second birthday (Oc- big piece of my Howes: [email protected] tober 22) to Aidion heart. You are forever in my heart. The telephone number is (218)878- Stiffarm. I never knew Your baby sister 2628. You may also drop off items at our Love, Heather and how much I’d office at the Cloquet Tribal Center. Always kids grieve, when Obituaries include your daytime phone number and it was time for James R. Peil, age 68, of Cloquet, name with anything you submit. Materi- Happy belated you to leave. Or passed away als will be edited for clarity and length. birthday to Isaiah just how much Oct. 7, 2008 at Diver (left) who turned a year old on my heart would his home after a Notes of gratitude Sept. 19, and Happy Birthday to I’liana ache, from that courageous battle Thanks to Deb Smith, the FDL public Stiffarm, one fragment you would take. with asbestos health nurses, and everyone involved in who turned God lets this tender hole remain, related lung the Ikwe 2008 Women’s Expo held Sept. a year old reminding me we’ll meet again. And cancer. 25 at the Tribal Center. It was fabulous! on Nov. 16! one day all the pain will ease, when he He was born Rosemary Bridge With love restores this missing piece. in Cloquet on from your He’ll turn to joy my every tear. It will Sept. 23, 1940, Birthdays families become my simple way to treasure our the 10th of 12 Happy third birth- reunion day. children born to day to Bridget Dix- Birth an- We love and miss you, Dad. Otto and Emma on, who was born on nouncements Deeply missed by Velvet, Ray, Veronica (Gardner) Peil. Jim retired in 2000 as Nov. 18, 2005! Welcome to the world, Dawn Ann-Ma- and Richard General Supervisor from USG in Cloquet Her grandmother, rie Mainville! Dawn after 42 years of service to Wood Conver- Margaret “Peggy” was born on Sept. A poem “I’m Free” in loving memo- sion, Conwed, and USG. He was an avid Lund made Bridget 9, 2008 in St. Luke’s ry of Bill Smith hunter, fisherman, and he loved to cook a beautiful dress, Hospital in Duluth to in his “cook shack”. which Bridget danced Dee Long and Anthony Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free He was preceded in death by his daugh- in for the first time at Mainville. I’m following the path God has laid, ter, Jolene Weske in 2000; his parents; an her great grandfather She was 19.7 inches you see infant brother, Robert; and sister, Maxine Peter Dufault, Sr.’s Dedication Powwow. long and weighed 11 I took His hand when I heard Him call Johnson. He is survived by his wife, With love to Bridget from Mom and pounds, three ounces. I turned my back and left it all Kathryn (Bubbie); his children, James Dad (Todd and Tammy Dixon) Her grandmother is (Kathy) Peil, Jr.; Tina (Becki Distefano) Lois Shabaiash. If my parting has left a void Peil; Nichole Rookey; Todd (Keiko) Defoe; Happy belated birthday to Anthony Then fill it with remembered joys and Tara (Jonathan Kimmel) Miller; son- Fairbanks, who turned 13 on Oct. 16! Brooklyn Marie A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss in-laws, Baltazar “B” Mayorga and Bruce From your Auntie Maggie and Justice Quaderer was born on Aug. 14, 2008 in Oh yes, these things I too will miss Weske; 15 grandchildren and two great- St. Luke’s Hospital grandchildren. Happy fourth birthday in Duluth to Thomas Be not burdened with times of sorrow Also surviving are brothers, Martin to our happiness, Pres- and Stephanie I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow (Elaine) Peil, Roger (Mary) Peil and Leo ton Johnson. His proud Quaderer. She was My life’s been full, I savored much Peil; sisters, Delores Nendick, Margaret Grandparents are Richard 19.6 inches long Good friends, good times, a loved one’s Jarvis, Joyce (Charlie) Lindquist, Jean Loons and Sharon Loons. and weighed seven touch Ann (Dan) Godbout, and Kay (Ron) All our love from Mom pounds, 4.5 ounces. Koski. and Dad Brooklyn’s Grand- Perhaps my time seemed all too brief In celebration of Jim’s life, a spiritual parents are Dale Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief gathering for friends and family was held Happy and Barb DeFoe and Lift up your hearts and peace to thee at his home on Oct. 9. In lieu of flowers, 22nd birthday on Nov. Doreen Diver. Her God wanted me now; He set me free! the family asks that friends plant a tree in 15 to Sequoyah James Great-grandparents are Harold and Rose Peace and love always, Jim’s memory. Also, the family thanks St. Bosto. Diver. Marcy, Monica, Rachel, and Mariah Mary’s Hospice for their wonderful care We’re thinking of you on during a difficult time. your special day. Carter James In loving memory of Nancy Howes – Love and kisses, Mom, LaFave was born Memories are something that no one Dad and kids on Aug. 3, 2008 in can steal, St. Mary’s Hospital Death’s a heartache that no one can Happy birthday, Uncle Sequoyah in Duluth to Desiree heal, Bosto. Wish you were here. Houle and Dakota La- Some may forget you now that you’re Love, Daisha and Dayonna Fave. Carter weighed gone, Page 18 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | November 2008 November 2008 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 19 Area News Briefs Bears killed near sanctuary; lion MGM Grand complex at Foxwoods cies are in danger or already extinct. The whether to notify the Higher Learning DNR offers reward for info in May that created 2,000 jobs, but 200 study was led by U.S. Geological Survey Commission in Chicago of its intent to Two black bears were killed about 150 employees from the original casino were researchers, and was published in the undertake the multi-year college accredi- yards outside a bear sanctuary near Orr, laid off in June. current issue of the journal Fisheries. tation process. Minn. in late Sept. One bear was found Connecticut casinos have been Some vulnerable fish include striped with its hide intact, and the second strained financially due to high gas bass from the Gulf of Mexico and Gulf Oneida preserve language through had its head, hide and paws removed, prices that keep consumers at home, a of St. Lawrence, snail bullhead, flat performance of Christian hymns according to a Duluth News Tribune foundering economy that forces a cut in bullhead and spotted bullhead catfish, A group of Wisconsin Oneida have story. discretionary spending, and the avail- sockeye, chinnok, coho, chum and been pronounced “national living A DNR spokesman said that the shoot- ability of slot machines in other states Atlantic salmon populations. More than treasures” for their performances of ings were unethical no matter who that offer new, closer alternatives. The 24 trout populations are considered to Christian hymns in the Oneida language. shot the bears, a poacher or a licensed stories were published in the Hartford be in trouble. The group of 34 singers performed hunter. The animals were shot on state Courant and The Day newspapers. The story was reported in the Duluth “Amazing Grace,” “Abide With Me” land by shooters who set up along a News Tribune. and other hymns from their repertoire travel corridor. Wild bears are fed at the Support group for survivors of of more than 100 songs in Bethesda, sanctuary. While it is legal to hunt near loved ones who commit suicide All Minnesota Indian Maryland in September as part of the the sanctuary’s boundaries, hunters are Cloquet Community Memorial communities to be represented National Heritage Fellowships Concert. discouraged from doing so. Hospital now hosts a support group for at U-M Stadium The tradition of performing Christian Bear season opened on Sept. 1 and survivors of loved ones who committed All of Minnesota’s 11 American hymns dates to 1795 when the Oneida, ended Oct. 14. A reward of $2,250 is suicide. The Support Group meets from Indian communities will be represented then living in New York State, translated offered for information about the shoot- 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the first and third at the University of Minnesota’s TCF the hymns as an acceptable way to non- ings that leads to an arrest and convic- Thursday of each month at the hospital, Bank Stadium. The design for a “Tribal Indians to preserve the Oneida native tion. Call the tip line at (800) 952-9093 512 Skyline Blvd. in Cloquet. Nations Plaza” area leading to the main language. Today the Oneida singers per- with any information. Meetings are free and open to any- gate of the new campus football stadium form weekly at tribal and family events, one, but are geared toward adults who was announced in September. such as funerals and wakes, baptisms Shakopee installs “green” process grief differently than children The plaza was made possible due and birthday parties. The story was parking lot pavement or teens. For more information, call the to the largesse of the Shakopee Sioux reported in the Washington Post. The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux hospital chaplain Dennis Morreim at Community that made the single larg- Community in southern Minnesota is his office, (218) 878-7664, or on his cell est private donation to the University Wisconsin to consider proposal installing about 15,000 square feet of phone, (218) 940-5123. Athletic Dept. The plaza will feature 11 to increase native language “pervious” pavement at the former “sky markers” for each tribal community curriculum in public schools Little Six Casino parking lot. This spe- Early, vigorous treatment of in Minnesota. One-half of one percent of Wisconsin’s cial pavement absorbs water that then diabetes extends life greatly In 2007, the Shakopee Community American Indians speak their native seeps into the ground below it. Diabetics who carefully control their donated $10 million to the 50,000-seat languages. To increase the language Typically water that falls on pavement blood sugar, even if only for the first stadium and $2.5 million for schol- speakers, the Wisconsin state school flows into a storm sewer which leads 10 years after they are diagnosed, have arships, with a preference given to superintendent Libby Burmaster wants to a pond or wetland. Consequently, lower risks of cardiac arrest, death and American Indian students. The donation to help the public schools or universities the pond or wetland’s water level rises other complications 10 or more years will be matched by the university. develop material and hire staff to revive quickly. The increased levels create a alter. The Community also committed an the native language programs. hardship on plants and water. This discovery may put a new additional $2 million for the plaza. The Burmaster’s $260,000 request has The pervious pavement also recharges emphasis on rigorous treatment when story was reported in the Star Tribune. been presented to Gov. Jim Doyle groundwater and the aquifer, while people first learn they have Type 2 dia- and needs approval by Doyle and the reducing runoff. Pervious pavement uses betes which is the most common form Mille Lacs Band Members say Wisconsin Legislature. The money a paste-like substance to bind particles of diabetes and is linked to obesity. want tribal college on Rez would be distributed in grants ranging of gravel/stone together. The pervi- Researchers studied patients who were A July survey of Mille Lacs Band from $10,000 to $50,000, and would ous pavements also absorb less heat, instructed to treat their blood sugar Members called overwhelmingly for the come from tribal gaming proceeds paid and allow more air and water to circu- through diet restrictions or medicine. creation of a tribal college, according to to the state from the Indian-owned casi- late. The story appeared on the SMSC Diabetes occurs when the body makes a story on the Mille Lacs Website. Of the nos. Website. too little insulin, or can’t use what it 237 individuals who completed surveys, Of the state’s 426 school districts, ten does produce. Obesity raises the risk for fewer than one percent disapproved of offer tribal language classes and one Poor economy results in layoffs this insulin imbalance. The story was the need for a college. If the Band is district immerses Indian children in their at Pequot Foxwoods Resort Casino reported in the Duluth News Tribune. successful, it will create the fourth tribal traditional language. About six percent of the Foxwoods college in Minnesota. Doyle and Rep. Terry Musser have Resort Casino workforce in Connecticut Study says many freshwater Survey respondents agreed that Band said they support state help to preserve was laid off in October, or about 700 fish species may become extinct Members of all ages would benefit from native language because the languages employees. The layoffs are across-the- As many as four out of 10 freshwa- higher education opportunities that were are part of the state’s shared history. An board, not focusing on any specific ter fish species in North America are located on Reservation lands, close to aide to Rep. Steve Nass of Whitewater department. Foxwoods is owned by the in peril, according to a study by U.S., home. Band Members expressed interest said the money should go to general Pequot Tribal Nation. Canadian and Mexican scientists. in receiving training and degrees in 26 interest state programs. Nass’s posi- Early in 2008 the tribe laid off or The problem has been called a “silent professions and career areas. tion is that Indians should finance the offered buyouts to 170 tribal government extinction” because few have noted the Respondents expressed most interest language development with their own employees in order to trim $40 million dwindling of certain fish populations in the following areas: Construction money because gaming compact money from the tribal government budget. located in remote and deep sections of Trades (137), American Indian Studies is “meant to be spent on the citizens of Tribal officials blamed the nation’s lakes, rivers and streams. The studies (132), Computer Information Systems Wisconsin.” economic downturn for the layoffs, have found that people are the chief (127), Gaming Services (114), Natural including a steep economic decrease in cause of the problem through pollution Resources (109), Criminal Justice casino profits in September. and the damming of freshwater habitats. (109), and Business Entrepreneurship Foxwoods opened a new $700 mil- The study showed that 457 entire spe- (108). The Band must now consider Page 20 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | November 2008

Team teaching, new math approach and science fellows at FDL Ojibwe school

hird grade Fond du Lac Ojibwe Anderson and Ojibway see other and you do more fun projects,” said this year. Anderson describes it as school teachers, Heidi Ojibway benefits, as well. Team teaching third grade student, Jagger Lind, a hands-on, problem-solving ap- Tand Chris Anderson, joined shows a model of cooperation be- age 9. proach that uses games, makes math forces this fall. For the first time in tween a male and female teacher, for There are challenges to overcome, relevant to a student’s daily life, and the school’s history, two teachers are example. Also, it offers the children however. One of them being letting emphasizes the teacher as guide, not teaching the same group of students interaction with younger adults as go of sole ownership of the class. lecturer. simultaneously. many of the children are being raised “Sometimes we have to correct “CGI is really taking what we’ve “We were inviting each other’s by their grandparents. ourselves when we begin to say been doing all along and puts it into class over last year to work on math Another advantage? Consistency. ‘my……oh, our class,’” said Ojibway. a formal template,” said Anderson. and science projects,” said Ander- At least one of the teachers would “It’s an exercise in compromise and son. “We found the MCA (Minnesota always be present, which makes the giving up control.” National Science Foundation Comprehensive Assessment) scores hiring of a substitute teacher unnec- “We’re putting the kids first,” said Two fellows from the National were improved at the end of year, so essary. Anderson. “They’ll get more out of Science Foundation will be teaching we thought why not give it a shot?” “Students get the benefit of two this if we can let go of the reins a this year in Anderson and Ojibway’s Anderson and Ojibway have found different personalities,” said Rae little.” third grade class. many advantages to team teaching. Villebrun, principal. “If you don’t Andrea Johnson and Annette “There are always two bodies there connect with one, you’ll connect Cognitive Guided Instruction Katich, graduate students from the at all times,” said Ojibway. “When with the other.” A new way of teaching math, Cog- University of Minnesota-Duluth, will one of us is teaching, the other can “I think it’s better with two teach- nitive Guided Instruction (CGI), is be teaching science and math. be helping kids to stay on task.” ers because people can watch you being offered at FDL Ojibwe School from page 16 as these. Seminar speakers, callers significant financial rewards. The op- Bureau and the Attorney General’s you would like addressed in future or mail solicitations offer recipients portunity is only available to a few Office. The Attorney General’s columns, please write to us at: Indian the opportunity to make money with people. The offer is only good right Consumer Protection Office operates Legal Assistance Program, 107 W. little or no effort. Statements regard- now and you must act immediately. a consumer hot line if you have a First St., Duluth, Minn. 55802 ing honesty are bolstered by how The bottom line is: do not do busi- question or feel that you have been long the company or individual has ness on the phone with people you taken by a scam such as the ones been in business. Seminar speakers, don’t know! Before committing any listed above. Contact them at (800) callers or mail “guarantee” the safety money, check out all business op- 657-3787. of your investment and promise portunities with the Better Business If you have any questions or topics Page 20 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | November 2008 November 2008 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 21

Schedule of open and quarterly meetings Band Members are invited to attend open and quarterly meetings. Open meetings are for the discussion of concerns; quarterly meetings are for the Etc. dissemination and discussion of financial information. The meeting sched- ule is as follows: Type Date Time Place Quarterly Nov. 20 5 p.m. Sawyer Community Center Open Dec. 18 5 p.m. Cloquet Tribal Center FDL Band Member Marilyn Carpenter was among a group of more than 60 elders who attended the National Indian November events at the Black Bear Resort Casino Otter Creek Center Council on Aging conference in Washing- Date Time Event Price ton in September. Marilyn took part in Oct. 26 3 p.m. Duluth/Superior Symphony $25 the fashion show, and displays her jingle Nov. 15 8 p.m. Chippendale Dancers $20 dress in this picture. On the right is Barb Nov. 29 8 p.m. Vietnamese Concert $15-$20 Tidaback. Dec. 7 6 p.m. Tanya Tucker’s Christmas Show $30-$40 Tickets for all shows are available through Ticketmaster by phone at (218)727-2121 or on-line at www.ticketmaster.com. They can also be pur- Each year in late July, many Northwest Coast tribes retrace their ancient chased at the Otter Creek Event Center ticket office. The Otter Creek Event canoe trails in Puget Sound with a Canoe Journey. FDL Band Member Center is located at the Black Bear Casino Resort, at the intersection of Inter- Joe Martineau, who lives in Oregon, paddled over 100 miles to reach the state 35 and Highway 210 in Carlton. gathering place of 109 canoes in Cowitchin Bay, British Columbia. Joe described the event as awesome. He is seen below in the red life preserver and blue hat next to his fiance, Alice Rost. Cobalt Lounge November 2008 Schedule Date Time Show Type Nov. 1 9 p.m. Rick K & the All Nighters Variety Nov. 2 7 p.m. Rick K & the All Nighters Variety Nov. 6-8 9 p.m. Wayne Renn Variety Nov. 9 7 p.m. Wayne Renn Variety Nov. 12 8 p.m. Comedy Comedy Nov. 13-15 9 p.m. Manny B Variety Nov. 16 7 p.m. Manny B Variety Nov. 20-22 9 p.m. Danica Variety Nov. 23 7 p.m. Danica Variety Nov. 26 8 p.m. Comedy Comedy Nov. 27-29 9 p.m. Robby Vee Variety Nov. 30 7 p.m. Robby Vee Variety The Cobalt Lounge is located in the Black Bear Casino Resort, located at the intersection of Interstate 35 and Highway 210 in Carlton.

Applying for federal aid sary to meet in order to be eligible Applications for HIP funding must resources was created at the FDL for housing improvements for HIP: membership in a federally be submitted by Nov. 30, 2008 and Museum, said Amy Wicklund, FDL It is estimated that 200,000 hous- recognized tribe; living in an ap- are available at the FDL planning of- economic development planner. ing units are needed in Indian proved tribal service area; present fice located at 1720 Big Lake Road. The canoe played a significant role country, with 90,000 Indian families housing is substandard; no other For further information, call Rae- in the lives of the Fond du Lac peo- homeless or under housed, accord- resource for housing assistance has lea Skow, FDL HIP coordinator, at ple, as the Reservation was located ing to the National American Indian been received; there has been no (218)878-8071. in the portages of the St. Louis and Housing Council. assistance received after Oct. 1, 1986 Mississippi Rivers, said Jeff Savage, As part of the Department of the for repairs, renovation, replacement Anishinabemowin language FDL Museum Director. Interior’s fiscal year 2009 budget, or housing; and annual income is immersion project Canoe-building projects have the Housing Improvement Program not in excess of 125 percent of the A $180,000 grant from the U.S. been given by Savage for the past (HIP) is zeroed out. HIP was also federal poverty rate. Department of Health and Human several summers, including one in zeroed out in fiscal year 2008, but re- The family size with income Services will be used to create the Petrozvadosk, Russia, and another at stored to $13.8 million by Congress, limits are these: one family mem- FDL Anishinabemowin language im- the Smithsonian’s American Indian which is more than $5 million less ber, $13,000; two family members, mersion jii man project, a three-year Museum in Washington, D.C., in than the $19 million appropriated in $17,500; three family members, language preservation effort where August 2008. the two previous years. $22,000; four family members, participants will speak Ojibwe while Participants in the course slated to In case Fond du Lac is funded in $26,500; five family members, constructing a canoe. start in June 2009 will take part in 2009, it needs a list of qualified ap- $31,000. The grant complements ongoing a three-week intensive language im- plicants. Band Members are encour- The type of assistance available efforts that began in 1997 to teach mersion project that will begin with aged to read the guidelines below falls into three categories: interim the Ojibwe language, known as the gathering materials for the birch to see if they are eligible and pick improvements: up to $2,500 in hous- FDL language table. Following that, bark canoe and end with the canoe up an application from the planning ing repairs; repairs and renovation: an Ojibwe language department was being displayed for the public. division. up to $35,000 in housing improve- created at the FDL Ojibwe School The following criteria are neces- ments; and replacement housing. and a repository for Native language Page 22 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | November 2008 Sister City Russians stop by FDL in exchange visit even visitors from Petrozva- Priborovich was also dosk, Russia, Duluth’s sister surprised to see that Scity, visited Fond du Lac in American Indians use mod- mid-October. During their visit, ern technology, because ethnic they had lunch with Chairwoman groups in Russia do not, she said. FDL Band Member Charlie Nahgahnub does beadwork with visitors from Karen Diver at the Black Bear Casino The Russian visitors sampled veni- Russia during an October visit to the Reservation Resort, visited the woods where son and wild rice, which Priborovich birch bark is harvested, participated said she liked. What she did not like Band Members, Rick Smith and Jeff in a beading workshop at the FDL was the predilection of fast-food, theirs. Priborovich said much has Savage, to share cultures through the museum, and heard a lecture about pizza and pop. “At least not every changed in Russia since the Soviet construction of a canoe in Petroz- the Native American philosophy of day,” she said. Union was dissolved in the early vadosk in 2007, said Irina Haller, sustainability. Along with sampling traditional 1990s. Edwin’s wife and member of the “We were surprised to learn about Native fare, the Russians had the “Fifteen years ago, we had money, Board of Directors of Duluth Sister how Indian people care about the opportunity to enjoy Ojibwe humor. but there was nothing to buy,” she Cities International. environment,” said Katya Priborov- While attending a pow-wow at Nett said. “Now, there is a lot to buy, but “This [sister city program] allows ich, an English teacher from Petro- Lake during their stay, a Nett Lake we have no money.” people from different places to learn zvadosk. “It was a little bit weird, elder approached Jeff Savage and This visit was a completion of the about each other,” said Haller. “They as we are used to seeing Indians in asked him to ask the Russian visitors circle that began with an idea of the realize people from different parts of movies sitting around a fire and run- if they could see Vice President can- late Edwin Haller, and FDL the world are the same.” ning through the forest,” she said. didate Sarah Palin’s house from

Editor’s note: In the October 2008 School is due to substance abuse, 16 years of age. In consideration of to its students, parents, and com- issue of this newspaper, the story followed by becoming parents, and the vague data, the entire issue of munity members for this type of “Keeping kids in school: what local turning 18. drop-outs begs for more comprehen- reporting. districts are doing” appeared. The This is completely untrue and we sive study. Within the Carlton school district data in the story came from the (school administration) apologize to The Ojibwe School has dedicated it was reported that the drop out Minnesota Department of Educa- the students, staff and community a great deal of time and resources to rate is due to lack of parent involve- tion Website records for 2007 Indian for this type of reporting. identify key factors relating to why ment and that some parents feel that student graduates. The website can The Building Principal of the students drop-out of school. Once school is school and home is home. be found at www.education.state. FDL Ojibwe School, Rae Villebrun, identified, we then develop programs This statement could not be further mn.us. presented several reasons during the to address those needs. from the truth regarding Carlton Additionally, the story was based interview as to why American Indian The continued efforts and con- district's Indian parents. on interviews with the Indian stu- students dropout of school. The rea- tributions made by education staff, Carlton district has had an ex- dent administrators from the FDL sons or factors often include achieve- community members, and students tremely high graduation rate for Ojibwe School, and from the Carl- ment motivation; school engage- themselves is the real story of why some time now. This is due to the ton, AlBrook and Cloquet School ment; social and economic pressures many students achieve when seem- dedicated Indian parents who are Districts. The story can be seen at and conditions; sense of purpose; ingly, they, too, could chose to drop- highly involved in their childrens' www.fdlrez.com – click on “Online internal view of the future; cultural out of school. education. Communication between Newspaper” and go to the archives differences; risk taking activities; Again, the administration of the Indian parents, Indian Education Of- for October. peer pressure; family support; and Fond du Lac Ojibwe School apologiz- fice, and School district staff ensures Below is a response to the story personal expectations. es to anyone that the original story Indian children are prepared to reach from Mike Rabideaux, Ojibwe Another key issue regarding drop- may have offended. Please be proud their full potential in an optimal School Superintendent, and from outs pertaining to American Indians of the successes we have accom- manner. Kim Shabiash, the Indian student is the definition of drop-out. Statis- plished; our successes are measured With the continued cooperation of administrator from the Carlton tics on drop-outs as compiled by the by the students who succeed, but we our parents, students, Indian Educa- School District. State of Minnesota require closer re- do not hear their story. tion Office, and School District staff view. And in this case, the statistics Mike Rabideaux we will continue to see our kids soar. The October 2008 article misrepre- often omit students that have either So again, the Indian Education Office sented information regarding drop- re-enrolled, transferred to another The article printed misrepresented apologizes for the misrepresentation out rates among American Indian school and the entry information information regarding reasons of facts reported in the October 2008 students. The article reported that was not shared, or the student left why Indian students drop out of article. the number one reason students the school system because of the age school. The Indian Education Office Kim Shabiash drop out of the Fond du lac Ojibwe requirement, which in Minnesota is of Carlton schools greatly apologizes Page 22 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | November 2008 November 2008 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 23

Women’s Expo attracts 300 attendees; Meal planning seminar

praises the potato Melissa Peterson waits for a pedicure at the Women’s Expo Sept. 26 in the Cloquet Community Center.

hree hundred women attended can be considered complete, she living in the U.S. are obese, said • Eat whole-grain breads, cereals, “Ikwe 2008”, the Women’s said. Colich. In Minnesota, the number of pasta, and rice TExpo, held at the Cloquet The high-protein diets that were obese people in 1990 numbered at 10 • Eat more dark green and orange Community Center on Sept. 26. popularized recently are potentially to 14 percent; in 2002, that number vegetables Vendors and exhibits featured in the harmful, Colich said. Too much pro- had nearly doubled. • For protein, choose dry beans and gymnasium ranged from how to quit tein leads to kidney stones, osteopo- Her recommendations? peas, nuts, fish, and seeds smoking to nutritional tips to belly rosis, chronic renal insufficiency, and • Exercise at least 30 minutes, five dancing lessons. ketosis. days a week A variety of seminars on topics in- Inactivity, along with poor eating cluding fire prevention, diabetes, and habits has contrib- weight loss were offered throughout uted to the epi- the day. demic of obesity in A seminar on healthy meal plan- the U.S., according ning and diet myths was presented to Colich. She said by St. Luke’s Hospital clinical nutri- that 92 percent of tionist, Stacy Colich. people are inac- A dieting myth she dispelled was tive. Active adults that skipping a meal will lead to engage in physical weight loss. Colich said that the activity for 60 min- opposite actually occurs, where a utes each day, five person will become so famished that days per week. they will overeat at the next meal. When Colich Eating regularly four to five times a first started out in day is key, she said. the field 23 years Carbohydrates have been vilified ago, she never saw over the past few decades, but they a child with type will not make a person fat. Carbo- II diabetes. Now hydrates are the body’s main source 90 percent of all of fuel and our best source of fiber, diabetics – both Colich said. children and adults One carbohydrate that has been -- are type II, which especially maligned is the potato. is caused by poor Contrary to popular belief, potatoes diet and a lack of are not fattening. They are a good exercise. source of Vitamin C, potassium, and Currently, 60 fiber, and one of the few foods that percent of all people Sylvia Wilson, left, and Cheyenne Ammesmaki, right, receive manicures from Tammy Nykanen and her daughter, Brennin Skoglund, at the Women’s Expo. Page 24 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | November 2008

A day at the Zoo Three hundred Head Start children and their families visited the Duluth Zoo on Sept. 19. Each year Head Start sponsors this annual visit that includes a picnic and a visit with the animals. Listening to the Band Above, Shayla Greensky and a Duluth Creation of radio station WGZS takes giant leap forward Zoo bear size each other up.

At far right, top: Mariahna Camacho and Kaden Camacho stalk a peacock. The children attended with their great grandmother, Barb Benson.

At far right, bottom: Ken Fox feeds a Duluth Zoo llama.

At right: Qaiden Smith, Olivia Martineau and Qaina Smith feed themselves. Page 24 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | November 2008 November 2008 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 25

A 2008 wild rice harvest summary By Tom Howes, Fond du Lac Reservation carries crop loss insur- Natural Resources Program Manager ance through the US Department of Agriculture for years like this, and we have filed the paper- he wild rice harvest from on-Reservation work for a disaster payment from them. lakes this fall was far below average. The On a more positive note, the FDL Natural Re- TResource Management Division purchased sources Program was able to reseed 1,100 pounds just under 5,000 pounds of green rice from Band of wild rice into a 10-acre restoration area on Rice Members, half of what was bought in 2007. Portage Lake, and 200 pounds into thinner areas An average season produces approximately of Deadfish Lake. 20,000 pounds, and a really good year can bring Also, the natural resources program has begun in 35,000 pounds. The cause of the conditions the much needed pickerelweed removal on Perch this year was cooler temperatures combined with Lake. As of Oct. 14, we have cleared approximate- above average rainfall in the spring when the rice ly 15 acres, and this effort will continue until the was germinating. lakes freeze for the season. The FDL Reservation was not the only place An additional 40 acres should be restored on that experienced these conditions. Large sections Perch Lake by the time the snow flies. These ef- of northern Wisconsin and Minnesota saw wild forts will lead to more riceable areas on our lakes rice harvests that were well below average. The next year.

Listening to the Band Creation of radio station WGZS takes giant leap forward n October, the Federal Communi- submitted and a Washington, D.C. ing Edition, All Things Considered, equipment, towers, and transmitter. cations Commission made Fond law firm was hired to assist in the news from Ojibwe country, Only a After that, a station manager will be Idu Lac the second Reservation in process. Within the same month that Game, and Car Talk. hired, and then Hollinday hopes that the State of Minnesota after Bois Forte the application was completed, a fre- The proposed program schedule on students from Fond du Lac Tribal and to obtain a frequency to operate an quency window opened with the FCC, a typical day during the week would Community College and the Ojibwe educational public radio station. the first time in 10 years that frequen- feature Native music from midnight School will be recruited to staff it. The 89.1 FM, 25,000 kilowatt sta- cies had been available. to 6 a.m., a mix of locally produced tion will provide coverage to an area In awarding frequencies, the FCC news, talk, an- extending south from Barnum, north gives priority to applicants that aren’t nouncements and to Cotton and west to Meadowlands, in competition with other entities for music from 6 a.m. providing service to over 200,000 the same frequency. At the time, a to noon, Native people, said Jason Hollinday, FDL Tower and Hibbing radio station were America Calling at Director of Planning. The call letters seeking frequencies in the same area noon, local music are short for giizis, the Ojibwe word as Fond du Lac. The Tower station in the afternoon, for moon. backed out and FDL’s engineer helped news at 5 p.m., and One of the events that made Hol- the Hibbing station find another a mix of music and linday and others on the Reservation frequency, so FDL was granted its educational pro- realize the necessity of having a radio license. gramming from 5:30 station here was the 1992 benzene The mission of the radio station p.m. to midnight. spill in Superior. will be to preserve Ojibwe culture and FDL now has “No one here heard about it,” said language, to educate and inform, and three years to start Hollinday. to provide hands-on learning opportu- a station, said Hol- The planning grant for the radio sta- nities to students, said Hollinday. linday. The first tion was applied for and won in 2005 Some of the programs proposed for hurdle to mak- by Hollinday. This allowed for the hir- the new station are: Native News, ing the station a ing of an engineer to draw up a plan. Ojibwe language classes, This Ameri- reality, he said, is to In 2006, the results were brought can Life, student view points, elder find the necessary before the RBC. In 2007, an applica- stories, Indian author hour, Talk of $600,000 to $800,000 The outer red circle indicates the maximum broadcast tion for a construction permit was the Nation, Weekend America, Morn- it takes for the studio, range of the proposed FDL radio station. Page 26 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | November 2008

Briefs Briefs

UMD Learning Resource Center Native artists, vendors invited to Please confirm as soon as possible In his free time, Swanby enjoys The exhibit showcases outstanding Apply for your digital TV Dec. 1 is deadline for Really want to quit smoking? anniversary fundraiser Nov. 14 participate in November art/craft so that we can plan accordingly. We snowmobiling and deer hunting. He artwork created by American Indian converter box coupon NOW returning distribution forms Start with Smokeout Nov. 20 The University of Minnesota- fair look forward honoring you. lives in Duluth with his wife, Belle. students in grades nine through 12 In February, 2009 the traditional The form for the 2009 distribution The Great Native American Duluth’s American Indian Learning American Indian artists and ven- who are from Wisconsin and Minne- form of television broadcast known has been sent to each Band Mem- Smokeout takes place on Nov. 20, Resource Center will celebrate its dors are invited to participate in the Swanby hired as new Recycling containers available sota. The students’ work is exhibited as analog will switch to digital ber’s last known address. Please 2008. Smokers are invited to prepare 25th anniversary with a dinner and first annual Fond du Lac Reservation FDL business manager The Fond du Lac environmen- alongside the work of professional transmission. A digital converter box make your choice for distribution for the Smokeout by stocking up on auction at 6 p.m. on Nov. 14 in the arts and crafts fair to be held Nov. Bill Swanby was hired in August tal program has several recycling Indian artists from across the region. is necessary for televisions that do (annually or monthly) and return the chewing gym and sugar free candies Kirby Ballroom at UMD. Speaker 22. The event will be held at the as the new business manager for the containers available for use that are Participating high school juniors and not have a cable TV or satellite TV form by Dec. 1, 2008. It is important and by scheduling activities such for the event and featured artist will Black Bear Otter Creek Event Center. Reservation. Bill was born and raised portable and easy to use. To see an seniors compete for a $1,000 scholar- connection. to return the form on time in order as walking, swimming, movies or a be Jeff Savage, Director of the FDL It is tentatively planned to take place in Duluth and studied construction example, click on this link: ship to UWS. $40 coupons are available, which to receive a January, 2009 monthly dinner out. Museum. Savage uses pipestone, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. technology at what now is Lake www.clearstreamrecycler.com/ A faculty jury from the UWS Art may be used toward the total con- payment. Teams are invited to compete for a alabaster and soapstone to create his Artists who wish to display and Superior College. When he was 23, stream-cycle.asp and First Nations Studies programs verter box price that usually runs If your address has changed and drawing for a “Cold Turkey” – win- animal sculptures and makes tradi- sell their merchandise are especially he took over his father’s share in the Please call Shannon Judd, FDL will judge the work of the profes- around $60 to $65. you did not receive a form, contact ners receive a gift certificate for a tional sweet grass basketry. welcomed. To sign up or for more family business, Swanby-Wilson Mo- environmental education outreach sional artists. Also, Karen Savage An October story in the Duluth Patti Switzer at (218) 878-2674. turkey. To win the prize, participants Proceeds from the event will go information, call Todd Edkins, (218) tors, and sold cars for a dozen years. coordinator, at (218) 878-8023 for Blue, an artist and member of the News Tribune reported almost a must be smoke free for 24 hours. to fund the UMD American Indian/ 878-2417. He later worked as a representative more information, or to request recy-FDL Band, will present a workshop third of televisions in the Duluth Tribal historic preservation The drawing will be held at 8:30 Alaskan Native Community Volun- for power sports vehicles and now cling containers for your event. for participating high school students area use rabbit-ear or roof-top an- office created at FDL a.m. on Nov. 21. tennas to improve reception. Older teer Scholarship. The purpose of the Families and wellness promoted owns Best Housing, a modular home before a reception honoring the art- The Fond du Lac Reservation Sign your team up for the Smoke- model television sets without the scholarship is to facilitate student on Wednesdays at Head Start dealer, in Superior. Youth and professional artists ists. received a $53,000 grant the end of out from 9 a.m. to noon on the converter box will receive no broad- involvement with the local American A family series for fathers and In his new position, he will be sought for UWS art exhibit Art show rules, deadlines and September from the U.S. Department following dates: Nov. 10 (Center for casts at all. Indian community. Ticket prices are mothers of the Fond du Lac Com- managing five of the Reservation The Office of Multicultural Affairs applications are available at www. of Health and Human Services to American Indian Resources, Duluth); Some television owners in rural $30 in advance and $35 at the door. munity will be held on Wednesdays. business enterprises, FDL Gas and at the University of Wisconsin-Supe- uwsuper.edu. For more information, establish a Tribal Historic Preserva- Nov. 17 (Min no aya win Clinic, areas who have hooked up the con- For tickets, more information, or to “Families of Tradition” is based on Grocery, FDL Logging and Timber, rior is seeking American Indian high contact Ivy Vainio at (715) 394-8415 tion Office and enact a Tribal Envi- Cloquet); and on Nov. 18 (Tribal verter boxes have had problems get- donate items for the auction, call the the cultural teachings of our Elders FDL Construction, FDL Propane school students and professional or [email protected]. ting Channels 10 and 3 from Duluth. ronmental Policy Act. Center). AILRC at (218)726-6379. and offers ways to live a healthy and FDL Transit. His goals are to set American Indian artists to exhibit To receive uninterrupted service The purpose of the office will be For more information, call (218) lifestyle and raise children with a realistic budgets, analyze these busi- their artwork at UWS’s 10th annual Legal Notice and to learn early if there will be the protection of cultural resources, 878-3707. nesses, insure that they run well and American Indian Art Scholarship FDL receives money wellness focus. We will learn about The following is a list of deceased problems with the transition to digi- a priority identified through public are self-sustaining. Swanby is a FDL Exhibit. The exhibit will run from for strategic plan ways to seek our own inner wisdom Band Members who have monies in tal broadcasting, community mem- meetings for the Integrated Resource FDL Minneapolis pharmacy Creating a vision for what the and knowledge to support our lives. Band Member. Apr. 6 to Apr. 29, 2009 in the UWS trust with the Fond du Lac Band. We bers are strongly urged to apply for Management Plan that was approved growing in popularity Reservation should look like five, Childcare and a meal will be pro- “I feel useful again at the age of Kruk Gallery. are requesting that the heirs of these the $40 coupons now. Congress has by the RBC earlier this year, said Mashkiki Waakaaigan Pharmacy is See next page 10, 15, or 20 years down the road is vided. 50,” he said. deceased band members contact set aside a limited amount of money Andrea Junker, FDL Environmental currently serving 1,700 patients since the purpose of a strategic plan for The series is held from 5 to 7 the Fond du Lac Legal Affairs Of- for the coupons: once that money is Health Specialist. opening in Aug. 2007, said Tiffany the Reservation, according to Jason p.m. at the Early Head Start Library. fice at (218) 878-2632 or toll-free at spent, consumers will have to pay The authority over historic pres- Elton, Pharmacy Coordinator. Hollinday, FDL director of planning. Presenters will include Lucy Carlson, (800) 365-1613 to assist the Band in the full $60 to $65 for a converter ervation in Fond du Lac is now held Seven percent of the pharmacy’s Funding for this endeavor is part of early childhood family educator with distributing the trust monies to the box. by the state. The advantages of the customers are FDL Band Members, a $140,000 grant recently received FDL Head Start and Frank Goodwin, appropriate heirs. There is no charge for applying for Reservation assuming responsibil- and the rest come from 31 Indian from the Department of Health and Men’s Advocate with the Mash ka Barney, Randall, Jr.; Brigan, the coupons. Coupon applications ity for its own cultural preservation Tribes or Bands from across the Human Services. wisen Treatment Center. Calvin; Christensen, Terry; Defoe, can be made online at www.dtv.gov and NEPA reviews is to shorten the country. The most common medica- The plan is projected to be in place Registration is appreciated; call Charles; Depoe, David; Gangstad, or by using a paper application form review time for construction projects tions prescribed are for high blood in 2010, following the creation of the Lucy at (218) 878-8135. Harold; Glasgow, Edith; Greensky, available in the planning division. and to expand the resources that pressure, diabetes and high choles- energy management plan, and will Faye; Hernandex, Phyllis; Huhn, If you need help completing a cou- would be protected. Some cultural terol, she said. coordinate all of the Reservation’s 2008 Fond du Lac Veterans Day Cheryl; Jefferson (Drucker), Mary; pon application, call Amy Wicklund resources protected would include Some new offerings at the pharma- existing plans, including integrated celebration to be held Nov. 11 Johnson, Shelly; Josephson, Charles; in the FDL Planning Dept. Her phone gravesites, medicinal plants, and vil- cies in Minneapolis, Cloquet, and resource management, transporta- The FDL Reservation Veterans Kast, Cheryl; Laduke, Sylvester; number is (218) 878-2631. lage sites. Duluth include smoking cessation tion, land use, housing and schools. Committee will specifically honor Lafave, John; Lemieux, Elvina; Mills, Junker will be working with LeRoy services and medication therapy Rationale for creation of such a our World War II and Korean War Ruby; Nord, Marjorie; Northrup, Jeff Before winter blows in… DeFoe, FDL cultural resource special- management, where the pharmacist plan that most agencies and orga- veterans with a dinner at 5 p.m. A.; Northrup, Robert; Olson, Daniel Homeowners and renters are ist, to develop a tribal historic pres- meets with the patient to identify nizations have, said Hollinday, is on Nov. 11, 2008 at the Black Bear G. Sr.; Olson, Katherine; Ostrowski, reminded that November is a good ervation plan that will come before a any possible drug interactions or to provide the Reservation with a Casino. Lorraine; Smith, Carl; Stanford, month to check and change the bat- review board and incorporate input drug therapy problems, and also guide to follow in making economic, All veterans are invited to attend. Cathy; Starr, Neil; Trotterchaude, teries in smoke detectors and carbon from the public before it goes to the communicates any concerns to the social, and administrative decisions. To confirm that you are attending, Rex; Wright, Frances. monoxide detectors. RBC for approval. patient’s physician. “It’ll provide a focus,” he said. "It please contact the committee secre- In addition, this is a good month will help coordinate resources with tary, Roberta Welper, at (218) 878- to have your heating system serviced FDL priorities" 3707 or [email protected]. and inspected. 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UMD Learning Resource Center Native artists, vendors invited to Please confirm as soon as possible In his free time, Swanby enjoys The exhibit showcases outstanding Apply for your digital TV Dec. 1 is deadline for Really want to quit smoking? anniversary fundraiser Nov. 14 participate in November art/craft so that we can plan accordingly. We snowmobiling and deer hunting. He artwork created by American Indian converter box coupon NOW returning distribution forms Start with Smokeout Nov. 20 The University of Minnesota- fair look forward honoring you. lives in Duluth with his wife, Belle. students in grades nine through 12 In February, 2009 the traditional The form for the 2009 distribution The Great Native American Duluth’s American Indian Learning American Indian artists and ven- who are from Wisconsin and Minne- form of television broadcast known has been sent to each Band Mem- Smokeout takes place on Nov. 20, Resource Center will celebrate its dors are invited to participate in the Swanby hired as new Recycling containers available sota. The students’ work is exhibited as analog will switch to digital ber’s last known address. Please 2008. Smokers are invited to prepare 25th anniversary with a dinner and first annual Fond du Lac Reservation FDL business manager The Fond du Lac environmen- alongside the work of professional transmission. A digital converter box make your choice for distribution for the Smokeout by stocking up on auction at 6 p.m. on Nov. 14 in the arts and crafts fair to be held Nov. Bill Swanby was hired in August tal program has several recycling Indian artists from across the region. is necessary for televisions that do (annually or monthly) and return the chewing gym and sugar free candies Kirby Ballroom at UMD. Speaker 22. The event will be held at the as the new business manager for the containers available for use that are Participating high school juniors and not have a cable TV or satellite TV form by Dec. 1, 2008. It is important and by scheduling activities such for the event and featured artist will Black Bear Otter Creek Event Center. Reservation. Bill was born and raised portable and easy to use. To see an seniors compete for a $1,000 scholar- connection. to return the form on time in order as walking, swimming, movies or a be Jeff Savage, Director of the FDL It is tentatively planned to take place in Duluth and studied construction example, click on this link: ship to UWS. $40 coupons are available, which to receive a January, 2009 monthly dinner out. Museum. Savage uses pipestone, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. technology at what now is Lake www.clearstreamrecycler.com/ A faculty jury from the UWS Art may be used toward the total con- payment. Teams are invited to compete for a alabaster and soapstone to create his Artists who wish to display and Superior College. When he was 23, stream-cycle.asp and First Nations Studies programs verter box price that usually runs If your address has changed and drawing for a “Cold Turkey” – win- animal sculptures and makes tradi- sell their merchandise are especially he took over his father’s share in the Please call Shannon Judd, FDL will judge the work of the profes- around $60 to $65. you did not receive a form, contact ners receive a gift certificate for a tional sweet grass basketry. welcomed. To sign up or for more family business, Swanby-Wilson Mo- environmental education outreach sional artists. Also, Karen Savage An October story in the Duluth Patti Switzer at (218) 878-2674. turkey. To win the prize, participants Proceeds from the event will go information, call Todd Edkins, (218) tors, and sold cars for a dozen years. coordinator, at (218) 878-8023 for Blue, an artist and member of the News Tribune reported almost a must be smoke free for 24 hours. to fund the UMD American Indian/ 878-2417. He later worked as a representative more information, or to request recy-FDL Band, will present a workshop third of televisions in the Duluth Tribal historic preservation The drawing will be held at 8:30 Alaskan Native Community Volun- for power sports vehicles and now cling containers for your event. for participating high school students area use rabbit-ear or roof-top an- office created at FDL a.m. on Nov. 21. tennas to improve reception. Older teer Scholarship. The purpose of the Families and wellness promoted owns Best Housing, a modular home before a reception honoring the art- The Fond du Lac Reservation Sign your team up for the Smoke- model television sets without the scholarship is to facilitate student on Wednesdays at Head Start dealer, in Superior. Youth and professional artists ists. received a $53,000 grant the end of out from 9 a.m. to noon on the converter box will receive no broad- involvement with the local American A family series for fathers and In his new position, he will be sought for UWS art exhibit Art show rules, deadlines and September from the U.S. Department following dates: Nov. 10 (Center for casts at all. Indian community. Ticket prices are mothers of the Fond du Lac Com- managing five of the Reservation The Office of Multicultural Affairs applications are available at www. of Health and Human Services to American Indian Resources, Duluth); Some television owners in rural $30 in advance and $35 at the door. munity will be held on Wednesdays. business enterprises, FDL Gas and at the University of Wisconsin-Supe- uwsuper.edu. For more information, establish a Tribal Historic Preserva- Nov. 17 (Min no aya win Clinic, areas who have hooked up the con- For tickets, more information, or to “Families of Tradition” is based on Grocery, FDL Logging and Timber, rior is seeking American Indian high contact Ivy Vainio at (715) 394-8415 tion Office and enact a Tribal Envi- Cloquet); and on Nov. 18 (Tribal verter boxes have had problems get- donate items for the auction, call the the cultural teachings of our Elders FDL Construction, FDL Propane school students and professional or [email protected]. ting Channels 10 and 3 from Duluth. ronmental Policy Act. Center). AILRC at (218)726-6379. and offers ways to live a healthy and FDL Transit. His goals are to set American Indian artists to exhibit To receive uninterrupted service The purpose of the office will be For more information, call (218) lifestyle and raise children with a realistic budgets, analyze these busi- their artwork at UWS’s 10th annual Legal Notice and to learn early if there will be the protection of cultural resources, 878-3707. nesses, insure that they run well and American Indian Art Scholarship FDL receives money wellness focus. We will learn about The following is a list of deceased problems with the transition to digi- a priority identified through public are self-sustaining. Swanby is a FDL Exhibit. The exhibit will run from for strategic plan ways to seek our own inner wisdom Band Members who have monies in tal broadcasting, community mem- meetings for the Integrated Resource FDL Minneapolis pharmacy Creating a vision for what the and knowledge to support our lives. Band Member. Apr. 6 to Apr. 29, 2009 in the UWS trust with the Fond du Lac Band. We bers are strongly urged to apply for Management Plan that was approved growing in popularity Reservation should look like five, Childcare and a meal will be pro- “I feel useful again at the age of Kruk Gallery. are requesting that the heirs of these the $40 coupons now. Congress has by the RBC earlier this year, said Mashkiki Waakaaigan Pharmacy is See next page 10, 15, or 20 years down the road is vided. 50,” he said. deceased band members contact set aside a limited amount of money Andrea Junker, FDL Environmental currently serving 1,700 patients since the purpose of a strategic plan for The series is held from 5 to 7 the Fond du Lac Legal Affairs Of- for the coupons: once that money is Health Specialist. opening in Aug. 2007, said Tiffany the Reservation, according to Jason p.m. at the Early Head Start Library. fice at (218) 878-2632 or toll-free at spent, consumers will have to pay The authority over historic pres- Elton, Pharmacy Coordinator. Hollinday, FDL director of planning. Presenters will include Lucy Carlson, (800) 365-1613 to assist the Band in the full $60 to $65 for a converter ervation in Fond du Lac is now held Seven percent of the pharmacy’s Funding for this endeavor is part of early childhood family educator with distributing the trust monies to the box. by the state. The advantages of the customers are FDL Band Members, a $140,000 grant recently received FDL Head Start and Frank Goodwin, appropriate heirs. There is no charge for applying for Reservation assuming responsibil- and the rest come from 31 Indian from the Department of Health and Men’s Advocate with the Mash ka Barney, Randall, Jr.; Brigan, the coupons. Coupon applications ity for its own cultural preservation Tribes or Bands from across the Human Services. wisen Treatment Center. Calvin; Christensen, Terry; Defoe, can be made online at www.dtv.gov and NEPA reviews is to shorten the country. The most common medica- The plan is projected to be in place Registration is appreciated; call Charles; Depoe, David; Gangstad, or by using a paper application form review time for construction projects tions prescribed are for high blood in 2010, following the creation of the Lucy at (218) 878-8135. Harold; Glasgow, Edith; Greensky, available in the planning division. and to expand the resources that pressure, diabetes and high choles- energy management plan, and will Faye; Hernandex, Phyllis; Huhn, If you need help completing a cou- would be protected. Some cultural terol, she said. coordinate all of the Reservation’s 2008 Fond du Lac Veterans Day Cheryl; Jefferson (Drucker), Mary; pon application, call Amy Wicklund resources protected would include Some new offerings at the pharma- existing plans, including integrated celebration to be held Nov. 11 Johnson, Shelly; Josephson, Charles; in the FDL Planning Dept. Her phone gravesites, medicinal plants, and vil- cies in Minneapolis, Cloquet, and resource management, transporta- The FDL Reservation Veterans Kast, Cheryl; Laduke, Sylvester; number is (218) 878-2631. lage sites. Duluth include smoking cessation tion, land use, housing and schools. Committee will specifically honor Lafave, John; Lemieux, Elvina; Mills, Junker will be working with LeRoy services and medication therapy Rationale for creation of such a our World War II and Korean War Ruby; Nord, Marjorie; Northrup, Jeff Before winter blows in… DeFoe, FDL cultural resource special- management, where the pharmacist plan that most agencies and orga- veterans with a dinner at 5 p.m. A.; Northrup, Robert; Olson, Daniel Homeowners and renters are ist, to develop a tribal historic pres- meets with the patient to identify nizations have, said Hollinday, is on Nov. 11, 2008 at the Black Bear G. Sr.; Olson, Katherine; Ostrowski, reminded that November is a good ervation plan that will come before a any possible drug interactions or to provide the Reservation with a Casino. Lorraine; Smith, Carl; Stanford, month to check and change the bat- review board and incorporate input drug therapy problems, and also guide to follow in making economic, All veterans are invited to attend. Cathy; Starr, Neil; Trotterchaude, teries in smoke detectors and carbon from the public before it goes to the communicates any concerns to the social, and administrative decisions. To confirm that you are attending, Rex; Wright, Frances. monoxide detectors. RBC for approval. patient’s physician. “It’ll provide a focus,” he said. "It please contact the committee secre- In addition, this is a good month will help coordinate resources with tary, Roberta Welper, at (218) 878- to have your heating system serviced FDL priorities" 3707 or [email protected]. and inspected. Gashkadino Giizis (Ice Forms Moon) November Events CCC: Cloquet Community Center 218-878-7504; BCC: Brookston Community Center 218-878-8048; CAIR: Center for American Indian Resources; SCC: Sawyer Community Center; MNAW: Min no aya win 218-878-8185. S U N DAY M O N DAY T U E S DAY W E D N E S DAY T H U R S DAY F R I DAY S AT U R DAY Sobriety Feast – 7 p.m. Halloween Youth Crafts 10 AM CCC Black Bear Casino Chili/Frybread Cookoff Otter Creek 1 PM CCC Convention Center Kick-ball Playoffs 1 PM BCC Swimming 2 PM CCC Adult Pool Table 4 PM CCC Movie Night 5 PM October 29 October 30 October 31 SCC 1

Youth Board Games Elder Water Aerobics 8 CPR/FA 8:30 AM MNAW Elder Water Aerobics 8 AM CPR/FA CAIR 8:30 AM MNAW Adult Choice Day 10 Youth Crafts 10 AM 10 AM CCC AM CCC Adult Scrapbooking 10:30 CCC Adult/Family Sewing 10:30 AM CCC Elders Exercise 9 AM CCC AM CCC AM CCC CCC Football Night 12 PM Elders Exercise 9 AM CCC Adult/Family Sewing Native Youth Group 4 PM CCC Elders Concern Mtg 10 AM On the Move 12 PM CCC Youth Hip Hop 4 & 5 Swimming 2 PM CCC CCC Water Workout 12 PM CCC CCC On the Move 3 PM SCC PM CCC Community Birthday 3 World of Wheels 1 PM 10:30 AM CCC GED 4:30 PM SCC Adult Board Games 10:30 GED 4:30 PM SCC Yoga McKnight 12 PM Adult Movie 6 PM CCC PM BCC SCC Adult/Family Sewing 5 PM AM CCC BImajii FDL Lib. 4:30 PM CCC MNAW CCC Native Youth Group 4 PM CCC Ojibwe Language 5 PM CCC Gym Day 6 PM CCC Adult Pool Table 4 PM Scrapbooking 2 PM Adult Cribbage 1 PM CCC Swimming 5 PM CCC Youth Hip Hop 4 & 5 PM CCC Women’s Night 6 PM CCC BCC GED Classes 4 PM CCC Youth Swim 6 PM CCC GED 4:30 PM SCC Wii Game Day 6 PM CCC Movie night & Adult CCC Youth Movies 3 PM Pencil cases 6 PM BCC Girls Club Bake Sale planning Girls Connection SCC Kids Lingo 6 PM BCC social 6 PM BCC Video Game Night SCC 6 PM BCC Book-it 6 PM BCC Girls Connection SCC CCC 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Premiere Madagascar 2 Elder Water Aerobics 8 HOLIDAY Elder Water Aerobics 8 AM Adult/Family Sewing Adult Choice Day 10 Family Movie 10 AM CCC 9:15 AM BCC AM CCC CCC 10:30 AM CCC Youth Crafts 10 AM CCC Veteran’s Day Dinner Elders Exercise 9 AM CCC AM CCC Children’s Carnival 1 PM Elders Exercise 9 AM CCC 5 PM BBCasino Elders Concern Mtg 10 AM Bimajii 4:30 PM CCC Youth Hip Hop 4 & 5 World of Wheels 1 PM CCC Adult/Family Sewing CCC Closed CCC Ojibwe Language 5 PM PM CCC BCC Youth Board Games 10 10:30 AM CCC Adult Board Games 10:30 CCC Swimming 2 PM CCC SCC closed AM CCC Adult Movie 6 PM CCC AM CCC Yoga McKnight 12 PM Wii Game Day 6 PM CCC Adult Pool Table 4 PM BCC closed Native Youth Group 4 PM CCC Gym Day 6 PM CCC Football Night 12 PM CCC MNAW Youth Hip Hop 4 & 5 PM CCC Adult Lingo 6 PM BCC CCC Youth Movies 3 PM CCC Adult Cribbage 1 PM CCC GED 4:30 PM SCC Movie night & Adult Family Night SCC GED Classes 4 PM CCC Girls Connection social 6 PM BCC Book-it 6 PM BCC 9 Candles 6 PM BCC 10 11 12 13 14 15

Youth Board Games 10 Elder Water Aerobics 8 Adult Scrapbooking 10:30 Elder Water Aerobics 8 AM Great Native American Adult Choice Day 10 AM Youth Crafts 10 AM AM CCC CCC • Elders Exercise 9 AM Smokeout AM CCC AM CCC CCC CCC Elders Exercise 9 AM CCC Water Workout 12 PM CCC CCC • Elders Concern Mtg 10 Adult/Family Sewing 10:30 Football Night 12 PM On the Move 3 PM BCC AM CCC • Adult Board Games AM CCC Youth Hip Hop 4 & 5 PM Adult/Family Sewing 3rd Annual Pow-Wow Native Youth Group 4 PM CCC 10:30 AM CCC On the Move 12 PM CCC CCC CCC 10:30 AM CCC 12 PM BCC GED 4:30 PM SCC Native Youth Group 4 PM CCC On the Move 3 PM SCC Adult Movie 6 PM CCC Scrapbooking 2 PM Yoga McKnight 12 PM Adult/Family Sewing 5 PM Youth Hip Hop 4 & 5 PM CCC Bimajii FDL Lib. 4:30 PM CCC Swimming 2 PM CCC Women’s Night 6 PM CCC BCC MNAW CCC GED 4:30 PM SCC Ojibwe Language 5 PM CCC Adult Pool Table 4 PM Swimming 5 PM SCC @ CCC Book-it Library Night 4:45 Wii Game Day 6 PM CCC Gym Day 6 PM CCC Youth Movies 3 PM Adult Cribbage 1 PM CCC GED Classes 4 PM CCC Youth Swim 6 PM CCC PM BCC Kids Lingo 6 PM BCC Youth Meeting 6 PM SCC CCC CCC Pack Back Tags 6 PM BCC Girls Club Field Trip 6 PM Girls Connection Women’s Night 6 PM CCC BCC Cooking Class 5 PM CCC Game Day SCC Movie night & Adult 16 17 18 19 20 social 6 PM BCC 21 22

Elder Water Aerobics 8 Adult Scrapbooking 10:30 Elder Water Aerobics 8 AM Thanksgiving CCC closed Youth Crafts 10 AM 23 AM CCC CCC • Elders Exercise 9 AM Youth Board Games 10 AM CCC AM CCC BCC closed SCC closed CCC Elders Exercise 9 AM CCC Water Workout 12 PM CCC CCC • Elders Concern Mtg 10 Football Night 12 PM CCC AM CCC • Adult Board Games CCC closed Movie night & Adult Kids Pool Tournament Adult/Family Sewing Native Youth Group 4 PM CCC Youth Movies 3 PM CCC 10:30 AM CCC • Native Youth social 6 PM BCC 1 PM BCC Free Day BCC 10:30 AM CCC Swimming 5 PM CCC Group 4 PM CCC SCC closed 30 Yoga McKnight 12 PM GED 4:30 PM SCC Youth Hip Hop 4 & 5 PM CCC Swimming 2 PM CCC Youth Board Games 10 AM CCC MNAW Adult/Family Sewing 5 PM GED 4:30 PM SCC Adult Pool Table 4 PM Girls Connection Football Night 12 PM CCC Adult Cribbage 1 PM CCC CCC CCC Adult & Child Pool/Cribbage GED Classes 4 PM CCC Youth Swim 6 PM CCC Sobriety Feast – 7 p.m. Black Tourney 1 PM CCC Indian Corn 6 PM BCC Boys Club Game Night 6 Bear Casino Otter Creek Convention Center Scrapbooking 2 PM BCC PM BCC Youth Movies 3 PM CCC 24 25 BCC Closed 26 27 28 29

At left, Denny Olson, FDL Construction Manager, retired after 25 years of employment. He is shown here at a Black Bear Casino party held in his honor early in October. More than 135 guests attended to wish Denny a happy transi- tion to retirement.

Brian Carl and Glenn Renne of MGL Fitness mov- ing the fitness equipment from the former Drop-in to its new home in the Cloquet Community Center in October.