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

FDL Head Start children listen to an explanation of how to collect maple sap during a sugar bush outing at the Savage family property in Sawyer. This year 180 three- and four-year-old children participated in this annual event. See a story on the ma- ple sugar harvest on page 6.

1720 BIG LAKE RD. Presort Std CLOQUET, MN 55720 U.S. Postage CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Paid In this issue: Permit #155 Cloquet, MN Primary Election results...... 2 55720 Candidate statements...... 3-4 Parenting page...... 5 Sugar bush...... 6 Star science students...... 8 RBC thoughts...... 9 Older Than America premier...... 15 Page 2 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | May 2008 Primary Election results require new election in Brookston; Regular Election for Chair and District I to go ahead as scheduled on June 10

By Deborah Locke The Regular Election for the Brookston Repre- he need for a new election in District III, sentative will be held sometime in August. Read- June 2008 FDL election Brookston, reveals the remarkable impor- ers should refer to the FDL website for the final- Ttance of a single vote, and the measures ized election plans. The Minnesota Chippewa procedures and dates required to correct a miscast ballot. Tribe’s Executive Committee set the new District According to Fond du Lac Reservation’s Election The Brookston election was invalid, accord- III Primary Election date, as required by the MCT Ordinance No. 10, in order to be eligible to vote for a ing to a legal opinion by Election Contest Judge Constitution. The new Brookston Primary Elec- public official, voters must be 18 years of age, enrolled Suzanne Ojibway Townsend. An enrolled Band tion ballot will contain only the names of the Band Members, and have resided in their District for Member who did not live in the Brookston Dis- candidates who qualified for the April 1 Primary at least 30 days prior to the election, unless they are trict for 30 days prior to the primary election on Election. Only voters who were properly listed casting an absentee ballot. April 1, 2008 voted in District III. In her opinion, on the voter roll for District III as of the April 1, Absentee ballots must be requested in writing, in- Townsend wrote that the Band Member did not 2008 Primary Election will be eligible to vote in cluding the name, birthday, district, and address of the intentionally vote in the wrong district, and was the new Primary Election, Townsend wrote. voter. To cast an absentee ballot, an eligible voter who confused about where she was supposed to go. The results of the April 1 Fond du Lac Reserva- has never resided on the reservation of their enroll- She should have voted in District I. tion Primary Election were posted early in April. ment must declare in their affidavit which district has The vote tally for District III showed only a The results were as follows: been selected in which to cast the ballot. Voters may single vote difference between the candidate Chairman: Karen Diver: District I, Clo- not change their district for absentee voting purposes who came in at second place (Anna Wait, 42 quet: 226; District II, Sawyer: 73; District III, without actually residing within a different district for votes) and third place (Mary Northrup (41 Brookston: 71; absentee ballots: 178; total: 548 30 consecutive days. In addition, it is necessary to ob- votes). Incumbent Roger Smith received 45 or 46.72 percent. Patricia Petite: District I: 142; tain a notary public signature on the absentee ballot. votes. District II: 31; District III: 25; absentee: 69; total: The request for an absentee ballot must be received Townsend wrote that a difference of one vote 267 or 22.76 percent. Robert Abramowski: Dis- in a reasonable amount of time, so the ballot can be would make a difference regarding which top trict I: 90; District II: 21; District III: 31; absentee: mailed and returned prior to the deadline. To receive two candidates would advance to the Regular 91; total: 233 or 19.86 percent. Ricky DeFoe: an absentee ballot, send a request to FDL Reservation, Election on June 10. She added “Although the District I: 29; District II: 10; District III: 26; General Election Board, P.O. Box 430, Cloquet, Minn. ineligibility of a single voter in an election would absentee: 16; total: 81 or 6.91 percent. William 55720. Ballots will be returned to the same address. not usually be assumed to affect the outcome of Dufault: District I: 20; District II: 2; District III: 8; The deadline for receipt of the absentee ballots is the election, in this particular case, it is reason- absentee: 14; total: 44, or 3.75 percent. 8 p.m. on the day of the election. The Election Board able to assume that one ineligible vote did affect The results for District I (Cloquet) Represen- office will be open June 2-7, 2008 and on June 9 from the outcome of the election.” (italics in original tative were: Eugene Reynolds: 117; absentee: 77; noon to 4:30 p.m. text) total: 194 or 25.39 percent. Wally Dupuis: 111; Important dates to remember are these: June 10 The request for a ballot recount was filed by absentee: 64; total: 175 or 22.91 percent. Char- (general election); June 12 (general reservation Roger “Bouda” Smith, incumbent, and by Mary lin Diver: 74; absentee: 35; total: 109 or 14.27 election board publishes election results) and July 8 Northrup. The hearing on the contested ballot percent. Gerald Mrozik: 31; absentee: 6; total: (winning candidates assume office). The election for was held April 11, 2008. 37 or 4.84 percent. Harold Diver: 33; absentee: RBC Chair is reservation-wide, and will be held in all The new Brookston Primary Election date 2; total: 35 or 4.58 percent. Kristine Shotley: 11; districts on June 10. On that date, Cloquet District vot- is tentatively scheduled for June 10, the same absentee: 16; total: 27 or 3.53 percent. Don Wi- ers will elect an RBC representative. day that voters will go to the polls to vote for esen: 44; absentee: 26; total: 70 or 9.16 percent. The Primary Election for a representative will be re- the Chair (a reservation-wide office). The Chair Shawn Ammesmaki: 38; absentee: 7; total: 45 held in the Brookston District on June 10. Brookston candidates advancing to the General Election or 5.89 percent. Elwin Benton: 48; absentee: 24; voters will vote for a chair on that date, and for a From Patricia Petite, Director, and currently for the Fond Lac Reservation for a better tomor- through: investing and support- are Incumbent Karen Diver and Patricia Petite. total: 72 or 9.42 percent. Primary Election candidate. The General Election for President, FDL Tribal College du Lac Tribal College. I made a con- row. Below is a review of some ing education from birth through District I (Cloquet) voters will advance one of The results for District III (Brookston) a Brookston representative will be held at a date to be scious decision to further my own issues I will address as the Chair of higher education, where options the two Primary Election finalists (Incumbent Representative were deemed invalid in April announced in August. Dear Fond du Lac Band education with the hope of leaving a the Fond du Lac Reservation: for training and careers can pave Eugene Reynolds and Wally Dupuis) to office. by Suzanne Ojibway Townsend, Election Contest Members, legacy of education to my family and • We are Anishinaabe people with the way towards self-sufficiency My name is Patricia community. My education includes a rich culture, honorable values, and fulfilling lives. Investing in our The mission of this publication is our intention to be a vehicle of divi- “Patty” Petite and I a bachelors degree in Psychology, a long-standing traditions, and a Band Members and assisting them Nah gah chi wa nong to provide the Anishinaabeg com- siveness. To that end, we do not pub- would like to thank all Masters in Education, and a Doctor- language that is in need of revital- with educational needs, such as munity of the Fond du Lac Band of lish editorials, opinion pieces or letters of you for your support ate in Education from the University ization. I will support these efforts advising, release time from work, Di bah ji mowin nan Lake Superior Chippewa, Fond du Lac to the editor. There is an abundance of of Minnesota. to the extent possible, practice our encouraging upward mobility and Translation: Far End of the Great Lake – Fond du Lac Reservation; Narrating of Story in the primary election, Reservation, with news and information opportunity for the publishing, airing which has allowed me to advance to I believe it’s important for fel- values of respect and kindness, rewarding self-determination, as- TABLE of CONTENTS Community news...... 14 that will be of help to them in their and dissemination of material of per- the general election for Tribal Chair. low Band Members and employees and seek the guidance and support sures a wise and productive future Primary election...... 2 Older Than America...... 15 everyday lives. In addition, our goal sonal opinion in other communication As you consider who will best to know and understand my main of elders. Band membership. Candidates...... 3-4 Published monthly by the Fond will be to highlight many of the hon- vehicles available throughout the area, represent your interests in this im- reason for running for the position • I will energetically support our • I believe Fond du Lac needs to du Lac Reservation Business Parenting...... 5 ors, accolades, accomplishments and region and state. portant upcoming election, I would of Tribal Chair. It is simply this: I be- Veterans by honoring and advocat- develop a long-range plan (prepar- Committee. Subscriptions are free Sugar bush...... 6 awards that are earned by community Our mission is to provide for Fond like to share a bit of the background lieve in the Fond du Lac Reservation, ing for their issues. These men and ing for the seventh generation) for Fond du Lac Band Members. Birch bark biting...... 7 members but are mostly overlooked by du Lac Anishinaabeg a publication that fellow Band Members, our employ- women have defended and pro- with benchmarks and achievable To inform us of a change of address, which I believe qualifies me for this Student stars/honor roll...... 8 the mass mainstream media. will not dismiss their culture, heritage, position. I was born and raised on ees, children, youth, elders, and the tected our country and deserve our goals. A long-range plan will assist write to Fond du Lac News, Tribal future generations to come. Our pos- greatest respect. all programs, departments, and RBC thoughts...... 9 Center, 1720 Big Lake Rd., Cloquet, It is our hope that through greater hopes and dreams. We are striving to the Fond du Lac Reservation, have sibilities are endless if we all believe • I believe if we give people a fish enterprises with clear expectations, Senior legal Q&A...... 10 Minn. 55720, or call (218) 878-2620 information about the activities of make this newspaper fill that role. lived here for most of my life, and and are willing to work together. they will eat for a day but, if we direction, and the mission of the Area news briefs...... 12 Editor: Deborah Locke our people, this publication can be an Member of the Native American have raised my family here. For over Briefs...... 13 ([email protected]) instrument of true community. It is not Journalists Association 24 years I have worked for the reser- I have drive, determination, and a teach them how to fish, they will vation as a social worker, Head Start strong commitment to unite Fond du eat for a lifetime. This will occur Page 2 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | May 2008 May 2008 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 3 Chair (Reservation-wide election) Primary Election finalists: Karen Diver (Incumbent); Patricia Petite From Karen Diver my decisions. It is difficult to forget Thank you for the how hard it was to become self-suf- Issue What should be done What is being done and future incredible support in ficient and the barriers that I had to projects the Primary Election. I overcome in order to achieve my edu- was pleased to receive cation and have a career. As Chair, Preserve 1. Refinance casino 1. Reviewing proposals from almost 47 percent of I often draw on my own experience Per Capita debt financial institutions to refinance the votes, despite there to look at how we deliver our pro- 2. Stabilize casino the debt being five candidates in grams and seek to make them better operations through 2. Expanding training department and remove our own barriers to our the primary. staff training, imple- at casino; tie training to marketing people’s success. In my last letter to you, I high- ment compensation and customer services, and hire lighted the significant progress made My educational background matches the job with a balance of study and enhanced new Food and Beverage director during the last year. If you did not marketing 3. Working with RBC to monitor receive this letter, please let me know business and government, with a fo- 3. Actively manage budgets and grow better, not just and I will send you one. This letter cus on successful tribal governments. growth and budgets bigger will focus on the work yet to be done Combining my education with my These are just a few of the impor- professional, community and person- tant areas that need the attention of al background gives me knowledge in Streamline 1. Continue to imple- 1. Combined Compliance Depart- the Reservation Business Committee. the areas needed for successful tribal Management ment restructuring ment into Human Resources to Of course, until the debt refinancing government. 2. Complete update to improve timeliness and communi- is accomplished, that must remain Thank you for allowing me to serve personnel policies cation the top priority. as your Chair for the past 15 months. 2. Developed outline of new My professional career highlights It has been rewarding to see the prog- organizational chart to have busi- a continuous commitment to public ress we’ve made. Candidates often ness and government divisions service and underscores the extent of talk about what should be done, but I 3. Personnel policies draft being re- my experience. I had had a great vari- believe that I have proven that I have viewed by department managers ety of community leadership experi- what it takes to get the job done. As always, if you have questions or ences. My time spent in the nonprofit Improve 1. Update Board 1. Research Board governance and sector has given me knowledge about concerns, Band Members can reach me at (218)878-2612, (218)590-4887, Governance by-laws code of ethics models social services, program develop- 2. Update code of 2. Include community input in ment, public relations, governmental or e-mail at [email protected]. ethics development of by-laws and code affairs and community building. I For campaign-specific questions, 3. Board training of ethics have been able to participate and please call (218)590-6097 or e-mail at learn from so many organizations [email protected] 4. Strategic planning 3. July training scheduled with and people because of my profession- Thank you in advance for your Native Nations Institute al reputation for honesty, integrity, support in the General Election on 4. Staff is currently seeking fund- and hard work. June 10. ing for strategic planning In addition to my professional ex- Sincerely, perience, my personal experience as Karen Diver a teen mother is often used to guide From Patricia Petite, Director, and currently for the Fond Lac Reservation for a better tomor- through: investing and support- President, FDL Tribal College du Lac Tribal College. I made a con- row. Below is a review of some ing education from birth through scious decision to further my own issues I will address as the Chair of higher education, where options Dear Fond du Lac Band education with the hope of leaving a the Fond du Lac Reservation: for training and careers can pave Members, legacy of education to my family and • We are Anishinaabe people with the way towards self-sufficiency My name is Patricia community. My education includes a rich culture, honorable values, and fulfilling lives. Investing in our “Patty” Petite and I a bachelors degree in Psychology, a long-standing traditions, and a Band Members and assisting them would like to thank all Masters in Education, and a Doctor- language that is in need of revital- with educational needs, such as of you for your support ate in Education from the University ization. I will support these efforts advising, release time from work, in the primary election, of Minnesota. to the extent possible, practice our encouraging upward mobility and which has allowed me to advance to I believe it’s important for fel- values of respect and kindness, rewarding self-determination, as- the general election for Tribal Chair. low Band Members and employees and seek the guidance and support sures a wise and productive future As you consider who will best to know and understand my main of elders. Band membership. represent your interests in this im- reason for running for the position • I will energetically support our • I believe Fond du Lac needs to portant upcoming election, I would of Tribal Chair. It is simply this: I be- Veterans by honoring and advocat- develop a long-range plan (prepar- like to share a bit of the background lieve in the Fond du Lac Reservation, ing for their issues. These men and ing for the seventh generation) which I believe qualifies me for this fellow Band Members, our employ- women have defended and pro- with benchmarks and achievable position. I was born and raised on ees, children, youth, elders, and the tected our country and deserve our goals. A long-range plan will assist the Fond du Lac Reservation, have future generations to come. Our pos- greatest respect. all programs, departments, and lived here for most of my life, and sibilities are endless if we all believe • I believe if we give people a fish enterprises with clear expectations, have raised my family here. For over and are willing to work together. they will eat for a day but, if we direction, and the mission of the 24 years I have worked for the reser- I have drive, determination, and a teach them how to fish, they will continued on next page vation as a social worker, Head Start strong commitment to unite Fond du eat for a lifetime. This will occur Page 4 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | May 2008 May 2008 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 5 District I (Cloquet) Primary Election finalists: Eugene Reynolds (Incumbent); Wally Dupuis From Eugene Reynolds Band has ever taken. I think it would From Wally Dupuis, • Working hand-in-hand with indi- Boozhoo niiji have been a bigger gamble to do FDL Police Chief viduals, businesses, and institu- anishinaabedog. nothing. After two years of planning tions • Supporting and promoting pro- I would like to and two years of construction, the Dear FDL voters, grams for FDL Reservation mem- wholeheartedly thank casino hotel expansion and renova- Thank you for bers, our elders, and our youth, all the people who tion is becoming a reality. The hotel participating in the opened on Feb. 11, and we have al- FDL Primary Election. both on- and off the reservation. supported me in the I believe the Reservation Business Primary Election. Now ready seen a huge rise in profits. The More importantly, thank you for choos- Committee has the responsibility that I have advanced, I’m asking new gaming floor will open May 15. ing me, Wally Dupuis, as your candi- to: once again for your valued support We have to focus on long-range plan- date in the FDL General Election to • Build and maintain safe, healthy in the General Election on June 10. ning, sustainable development, and communities continued growth that will reflect be held June 10. Your overwhelming Serving as your Fond du Lac Cloquet support and encouragement will not • Protect all band resources with time in an increased per-cap. District I Representative for the past go unnoticed or unappreciated. • Provide safe and secure homes and Below are a few other programs four years has been a great honor. My name, Wally Dupuis, will be housing As your District Representative, I that I have supported during my on the June 10 General Election • Insure employment, economic, and believe that I have represented our time in office: Ballot for FDL Reservation, Cloquet educational opportunities Reservation’s best interests during The Wellness Committee, to unite District I Representative. As such, • Provide services to those in not my tenure, and I hope that you will all departments to promote healthier I ask for your continued support. only our local communities, but our far-reaching areas as well continue to support me into the lifestyles; the Day Labor Program, Your support will insure clear, open, • Provide quality leadership through future. to fill a needed gap in employment; communication as well as honesty, Cultural Revival at the Cloquet integrity, and accountability in pro- effective, open, communication A vote for Eugene (“Eny”) Reyn- and community input Center, to bring back our values as moting the Cloquet District as well olds on June 10 is a vote for ac- • Proactively, rather than reactively, countability, fairness, and honesty Anishinaabe People; the Double as FDL affairs. I have work and life experience address the issues and concerns on all levels, in addition to a sincere the Scholarship Program, which in factory work, road and building we have as Fond du Lac Band concern for all Fond du Lac people. increased from $4,000 to $8,000 per Members. year. In addition, we lowered the construction, and many areas of law Our Black Bear Casino, when first enforcement. I have also attended • Look beyond casinos, hotels, and a rent for elders who are age 62 and built in 1993, was the number one a number of higher educational golf course for long-term financial older to a dollar a month. casino in the state. Back then we institutions and participated in many security. were far ahead of the other Tribes There is much more to be done to volunteer organizations throughout To insure productive, common in the state, but 12 years of neglect make Fond du Lac a better place to my life. sense, thought-based decision-mak- with no growth put us behind our live, work and raise a family. I will I am committed to: ing, equality, and overall account- competitors. The profits were shrink- do my best to work toward those • Building and maintaining safe and ability, please vote for Wally Dupuis as your District I Representative. ing, and operating costs were going goals. I realize there are still many healthy communities Again, thank you. I assure you that up. We needed change in order to be people in need, but together we can • Encouraging and supporting educa- I am not running out of anger, spite, competitive again. make a difference. tional opportunities I ask for your support in the up- • Protecting Reservation interests, or for personal gain. My intentions I supported the biggest construc- are sincere and absolute. coming June 10 General Election. culture, and sovereignty tion project the Band has ever I would be glad to discuss your VOTE FOR EUGENE ‘ENY’ • Developing economic opportunities undertaken, the $120 million expan- ideas and thoughts; please feel free REYNOLDS ON JUNE 10. • Providing long-term financial sion of the Black Bear Casino Resort. to call me any time at (218)879-2492. Miigwich. stability The Duluth News Tribune called that • Maintaining efficient and account- Sincerely, expansion the greatest gamble the able Reservation operations Wally Dupuis

Petite from previous page cision-making and relying less on several years ago needs to be WITH Band Members and employ- Band. My work experience fully reaction-based decisions are steps reviewed, updated, and followed. ees, not TO them. Keeping these prepares me to lead this endeavor. that need to be taken. As a Band, We all deserve to live in healthy practices as a centerpiece for my This long-range plan needs to be we must strive to make decisions and safe communities. leadership will result in endless op- reviewed annually and will be pre- based on best practices and sound • Health and wellness must become portunities and possibilities. I will sented to the Band membership at management. We need to consider a priority for Band Members and not be afraid of making tough deci- a “State of the Band Address”. strategic planning and encourage our communities. Without this sions, but will work first towards • Two-thirds of our Band Members critical thinking about our issues. commitment, we will continue to building consensus among the live off the Reservation, many in • The impact of violence, drugs, experience the loss of our Band largest possible body of member- distant locations. I will make sure and gang activity on our members Members before their time. We ship. that this important membership demands attention. We must re- must think outside the box to ad- If you have any further questions or group has access to all planning spond to these issues with educa- vance services and initiatives that concerns I can be reached by call- and progress reports through both tion, interventions, and training encourage healthy lifestyles. ing 218-879-3739 or by email at personal letters and technology ac- that encourages healthy personal • To the position of Tribal Chair, I [email protected] Thank you for cess points. choices. The zero tolerance policy will bring the skills of listening and your time and please consider voting • Taking a proactive approach to de- developed and implemented here letting others be heard, speaking Patricia Petite on June 10, 2008. Page 4 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | May 2008 May 2008 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 5 Surviving (and even enjoying) Parenting adolescence Page

By Lucy Carlson don’t try to out shout her. Say, “We n his bestseller, "Why Do They aren’t able to have a discussion Act That Way?," David Walsh about this right now. When you are Isays that no one makes it through ready to discuss this without yell- the teenage years unscathed. Not ing, we can continue.” They should parents, and not their teens. He of- not be allowed to move on to their fers some helpful tips for surviving next activity until the discussion is the drama of adolescence. Let’s take complete. a look. Fact: Smart kids do stupid things. Fact: Moodiness, quickness to Even the most obedient and sensible anger, risk-taking, miscommunica- teenager will find themselves looking tion and fatigue are all common into the angry face of an adult who characteristics of the adolescent. yells “What were you thinking?” The behaviors are linked to physical The inability of adolescents to put changes and growth in the teenag- the brakes on unwise behavior be- ers’ brain. comes worse when its coupled with Fact: Teen behavior can be mys- their anger. Quickness to anger plus tifying, annoying, and even dan- poor impulse control can result in gerous. This behavior is not only rudeness and verbal abuse. Because a result of brain growth, it is also the wiring in the adolescent’s brain influenced by hormones and peer is unfinished, he can’t always know what they are doing. Check up to • Be specific. Say “You forgot to do pressure. Bullying and disrespectful the difference between a good deci- see that they are where they say the dishes after supper tonight” language from a teen can be a result sion and a bad one. This has nothing they will be. instead of “You never do the dishes of all three of these. to do with intelligence. The incom- • Maintain and enforce standards when you’re supposed to.” When Fact: Most teens will test the plete wiring explains why smart kids of behavior. Respect and decency you generalize, the teen’s mind patience of their parents. This is do dumb things and are quick to don’t need to disappear just be- immediately begins to find some predictable and happens when the express anger. Add to that equation cause your teen is having a brain reason to argue your point. part of our teens’ brain called the other influences: newly developing growth spurt! • Ask a question that needs to be an- prefrontal cortex is in the process of and powerful hormones and lighten- • Stop any conversation if your teen swered with more than one word. maturing. ing-quick mood changes. starts to swear at you or threaten Ask, “Tell me about your trip to Here are a few Do’s and Don’ts In short, adolescence is a heck of you. Suspend all privileges until the mall.” Rather than “Did you for providing a supportive behavior a time for the impulse control center you can complete the conversation have fun at the mall?” framework for your teen: to be under construction! Just when without that behavior. • When there is tension between you Set clear expectations. For example, the teen needs it most, the prefron- Don’ts and your teen, avoid attacking. Use say this: ”You may not hit your sister tal cortex’s ability to act logically • Don’t lose your temper when or if these steps: name specifically what or call her names,” instead of “Be breaks down. This developing brain your teen does. you are feeling; state the reason for nice to your sister.” is no match for the strong impulses • Don’t get sucked into verbal battles your feeling; state what you would Choose consequences that fit and that are driven by raging hormones. • Pick your battles. Ask yourself if like. Here’s an example: “I’m upset make sure you can live with them. The combination presents some of this issue is really that important. because you were late for dinner. Avoid empty threats. For example, the biggest challenges in parenting. There are plenty that are! I’d like you to call me and let me instead of saying, “You’re grounded It is important that we provide the Fact: Parent-adolescent miscommu- know when you are going to be for a month for sneaking the car”, structure and control children need nications are famous because adults late so I won’t worry.” say “You are grounded for the week- to keep their behavior from becom- use the prefrontal cortex to interpret • Listening is more important than end, and you may not use the car for ing destructive to themselves and the emotion, while adolescents use talking. When you listen with two weeks.” family. the part of their brain that controls your full attention, your teen feels Discuss consequences when things Do’s fear and anger. Has your teen ever respected. That lowers his de- are calm, and follow through on • Realize that it is normal for adoles- interpreted your irritation to be fury? fenses. Establish eye contact, listen them. If you are angry because of cents to act without thinking of the Or your talking as yelling? Now you without interrupting, and encour- your teen’s behavior, let her know consequences, to react impulsively, know why. The information your age your teen to keep talking by that and also that you will talk with and to display raw emotions and teen was getting through this “fear using encouraging phrases like, “I her later when you are less agitated. mood swings. and anger” part of her brain was, see.” Watch your body language. Then make sure you do. This interim • Get support from other parents and to her, very real. Here are tips from Don’t cross your arms. Check to time will also be effective “thinking friends. Walsh’s book. make sure you are understanding time” for the teen. • Practice patience. It is helpful to re- • Start your statements to your teen correctly. If your adolescent starts yelling member your own years as a teen. with “I” rather than “you.” Starting Finally, when we spend time with during your discussion about rules, • Or, breathe deeply and count to with “you” triggers defensiveness. ten! Know where your kids are and continued on page 11 Page 6 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | May 2008 May 2008 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 7 Sugar bush Band members use old and new methods to capture maple tree bounty

Fred Doolittle standing alongside his sugar bush shed.

or a few FDL Band Members, to get through the snow, and he uses to members of the next generation, the flavor of his syrup to Minneso- the coming of spring means an plastic bags, versus metal buckets, to particularly his granddaughters. ta’s location, being on the furthest Fimportant journey that takes collect the sap. Bruce Savage is one member of the northern and western boundary of them into the woods for the sugar next generation who is continuing maple syrup-producing trees, its thin bush harvest. That journey means The process this Anishinaabe tradition. Savage’s layer of topsoil, and clay and loam more than putting one step in front “We used to spend two whole days combination of old ways with new subsoil. That ideal environment of the other toward a destination for cleaning those things,” he said, refer- methods was the topic of a March means that Minnesota producers of FDL Elder Fred Doolittle, familiar to ring to the buckets. The side benefit 25 Gitigaan class at the Tribal Center maple syrup have the opportunity to many from his time of employment of buckets, however, was that squir- ENP meeting room. produce a superior product. with the Reservation’s construction rels couldn’t chew a hole through Before and after Savage and wife, According to Savage, Minnesota company, where he worked for nine the buckets like they do through Tawny, and children, Tahkoah, tribes possess three of the most years. plastic bags, he said. Using a metal Sage, Cedar, and Kayla, collect sap unique sugar maple trees: Mille Lacs “Sugar bushing is a mental thing, tap, Fred gently places it in the tree each spring, they have a feast and has a tree that produces as much as a healer; it’s spiritual, a peaceful and hangs the bag on ceremony. The Savage eight percent sugar in the sap; Leech feeling being out in the woods,” it. When the bags family collects as Lake has the only maple sugar for- explained Doolittle, 71, in his home get full, he empties much as 15,000 gal- est that grows on floating bogs; and outside of Superior. Fred firmly them into square lons of sap from Grand Portage contains the north- believes in the physical benefits of steel pans on over 2,000 maple ernmost stands of sugar maple trees the collection of maple sap as well, his wood stove trees, usually anywhere in the world. saying that he feels like he’s 55. and begins starting close In order to collect enough sap to Another benefit of the sugar bush? boiling. to St. Patrick’s make syrup to sell, it was necessary The tradition connects Fred to his There are Day and end- for Savage to devise a different way grandfather, John Couture, from over a dozen ing in early to tap it. To collect the sap, he cre- whom he learned it. John Couture varieties of May. Each tree ated a tubing system under vacuum used a team of horses for the sugar maple sugar produces ap- from old dairy equipment he found collection according to Fred, who trees, but Fred proximately five on his farm and keeps it in a pump- remembers the time when his family identifies them gallons of sap, ing station. lived on a Brookston farm. mostly by sight or about a pint “Many people think that I’m suck- Fred purchased 20 acres of land in as either “hard” of syrup. Once the ing the life out of the trees, but I’m the early ‘70s about 17 miles south or “soft”, with the tree starts producing not,” he explained. “All this system of Superior and together with his hard tree producing sap, it only does so for does is remove the atmospheric pres- friend and partner, Maytor, began the sweeter syrup. He about two weeks; during sure in the tubing so that the sap can making “Old Bootlegger Road Pure also said that the past sev- this short season, he and his flow easier downhill. It’s like when Maple Syrup”. The name and bottle eral years’ drought has been hard on family must devote all of their spare you lift up a garden hose to empty design were inspired by their discov- trees; the blight of a few years back time to tending to their family busi- the water out.” ery that the land was once used to decimated most of his older maple ness. Savage uses some modern meth- make moonshine during the Prohibi- trees. ods in the production of his syrup tion Era. Because of the important con- Chocolate-flavored? and related products, which include As Fred walked through his sugar nection that syrup represents to his Savage said that a tree needs to be maple sugar candy, maple cream, bush, the only sounds heard were grandparents and the time and labor between 25 to 250 years old to pro- and maple cotton candy, but he parts the crunching of the recent sugar- required to produce it, Fred does not duce sap, with the younger trees pro- company with the big producers like snow and the call of a nearby sell his syrup, but instead gives away ducing the sweetest syrup. Syrup can who use a reverse osmosis system to woodpecker. As he walked, he all but three of the 20 gallons he come in a variety of flavors, depend- cut down on the boiling time. explained that his method of maple makes each year. ing on the tree and its environment, “This [reverse osmosis] misses the sap collection is mostly traditional, Fred works the sugar bush mostly the way sap is handled, and the way connection Native people under- in that he collects the sap by hand on his own now with his dog, Was- it is processed. The darker syrups stand between fire and sugar,” he and boils it down over a wood stove somin, because Maytor is no longer have the stronger flavors which in- explained. The province of Quebec, fire. What isn’t traditional is that he able to accompany him. He hopes clude maple, chocolate, coffee, floral, uses a Bobcat as opposed to horses one day soon to teach the tradition nutty, and vanilla. 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Wigwa mamacenawejegam Art you can sink your teeth into Story and pictures by Jane Skalisky traditional art forms,” Misquadace said in an interview. The bitings are called hen you think of art and the wigwa mamacenawejegam. tools required to produce Misquadace first became interested in Wit, you might think of birch birch bark biting when she learned at bark, beads, oil paint, canvas, clay, a Big Drum Ceremony that her mother, marble, charcoal, pipestone. who passed away when she was young, Consider this ancient tool: your eye- once did them. She collected bark one tooth. Thirteen people attended a two day, began to fold and bite it, and felt day seminar in a connectedness March to learn with her mother. more about the “I know her talent ancient art of lives through me,” birch bark biting she said. at the Fond du Seminar par- Lac Reservation ticipant Wendy Cultural Center Savage said that Lorri Jaakola Antus demonstrates the art of birch bark biting. and Museum. Misquadace gave The sessions were the group a “great taught by Wanesia gift.” Misquadace, a The process Santa Fe, New includes the collec- Mexico artist and tion of bark from enrolled Fond du small to medium- Lac Band Member. size birch trees Birch bark bit- Wanesia Misquadace between mid-June ing is an art form to mid-July. After traditionally practiced by women, with harvesting, Misquadace freezes the only 20 artists currently in existence in bark, moistens it, and peels it until it the U.S. and Canada. Bitings are done is as thin as wrapping tissue. She then with an eyetooth on thin layers of birch folds it origami-style, and begins biting. bark. The designs were originally used Misquadace has received numerous as templates for beadwork, quillwork, honors and awards. Her work is avail- and for telling stories. Misquadace’s able at this email address: goal is to teach others so that the tradi- [email protected]. tion remains alive. “To keep our people strong, it is necessary to continue our

Canada produces 96 percent of methods. Now it is well-recognized the world’s maple syrup and uses that it is only necessary to go three- reverse osmosis. Savage cautioned fourths of an inch with a tap as large that much of what consumers pur- as a hypodermic needle. chase in stores comes from Quebec, “It only took 500 years to figure even though it might say it is from out the Natives knew what they Wisconsin, for example. It is now were doing,” he said. possible for tribal producers to have Not only are humans fond of the a seal of authenticity attached to sweet stuff coming out of Savage’s their product, so buyers know where trees this spring, but the deer are, and how it was produced. too. How do they keep the deer from One of the biggest mistakes maple eating their trees? “We eat the deer,” syrup makers commit is drilling he answered. too far into the tree, Savage said. Traditionally, Native people always Spirit Lake products are available took care not to drill too far into the online at spiritlakemaplesyrup. trees, which results in weakening com. Tours of the Savage family’s and eventually killing the tree. Euro- operation can be arranged by calling Brandon Topping explains how a sap evaporator works to a group of FDL peans, he said, didn’t follow Native (218) 644-0912. Head Start children. Page 8 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | May 2008 Education news FDL science students move up to international competition By Deborah Locke money and prizes. The Albuquerque projects were lbuquerque – Two area subject to the same competition students are among eight standards held by professional Atop American Indian sci- research scientists. For example, ence students in the U.S. to com- before the formal judging began, a pete in the Intel International scientific review committee exam- Science and Engineering Fair in ined the student’s poster board Atlanta in May. FDL Band Member summaries and research methods Sa’ Shawna Lone, a junior at the to ensure that the projects were not Ojibwe School, and Courtney in violation of rules. A couple of Jackson, a freshman at Cloquet High FDL student projects included pho- School, took top honors in March tographs of brand names or logos. at the National American Indian The committee determined that the Science & Engineering Fair held in names and logos had to be deleted Albuquerque, N.M. or the projects would be ineligible Jackson is the granddaughter of for competition. That requirement FDL Band Member Joan Lampi. bothered a couple of the FDL kids Seven science students from the FDL Ojibwe School took part in the She was among 325 students who until the use of a simple black mark- National Science and Engineering Fair in Albuquerque in March. Shown in brought their science projects to the er blotted out corporate identities. front of the city's convention center in the back from left to right are fair. The science fair was held in the Nicholas Hayes, Jeremy Ammesmaki and Deshawn Campbell. In front left to Seven Ojibwe School sci- Albuquerque Convention Center right: Stephanie Shabaiash, Brittany Bird, Sa'Shawna Lone, Lacy Diver ence students participated in where long tables filled a large the Albuquerque fair; Jeremy room the evening of March 27. The statistical research, an area she was that in the last three out of four Ammesmaki’s and Lone’s projects Ojibwe School students with their not prepared to expand on. Written years, Fond du Lac science students were among the final 15 selected for science teacher, Leslie Bucar, and comments from the judges encour- have participated at the international the international competition. Both chaperones, Richard Wilkie and Tara aged Diver to study science in col- level. Bucar speculated that the students are juniors at the school. Graves, were the first group to arrive lege. “Keep going,” one wrote. judges were impressed with Lone’s Five Cloquet School District students and set up projects. Large poster Lone’s written comments from broad knowledge of her subject participated. boards were prominently displayed; judges included these: “innovative, – she worked without assistance and Lone’s project advanced to the Deshawn Campbell, 13, unpacked ambitious, very promising.” She the subject matter tied into her cul- final cut, and was entitled “A com- a small device he invented that learned that through DNA extrac- ture and history. parison of DNA in the Family Oryza watered plants. Senior Lacy Diver tion, wild rice held the most nutri- These days Lone is doing inde- to Zizania.” Her research examined was assigned to table space next to ents, compared to brown and white pendent research on the DNA of the DNA differences in rice and Sa’ Shawna Lone, and uncovered rice, which are more processed. grain and rice to supplement what grain families. Ammesmaki’s proj- her poster board on the use of wood Lone met the judges while wearing she already knows. She called home ect, “Let’s get them out,” focused on charcoal to improve plant growth. her jingle dress. “I wanted to stand from Albuquerque to tell family construction of a device that could The Friday judging portion was out,” she said. members that she won. Relatives help remove a stuck vehicle from a not open to the public, but visitors Obviously, plenty stood out. When “screamed” congratulations, she ditch. Jackson’s project mapped the were invited to review the projects Lone’s project name was announced said. Then she arrived home. Their “circular low” on the planet Venus. and speak with students the evening at the March 29 awards ceremony, reaction? Hugs. Lots of hugs. Jackson and Lone will compete with of March 28. Lacy Diver said the her classmates rose from their seats The Intel International Science & 1,500 students from around the session with the judges was “stress- and cheered. Engineering Fair is the world’s larg- world for $4 million in scholarship ful.” Their questions concerned Science teacher Leslie Bucar said est pre-college science competition. Education excellence FDL honor roll students and perfect attendance, second quarter Fond du Lac Ojibwe School Christopher Johnson-Fuller; Grade 12 Grade 12 Charles Robinson “B” Honor Roll Randall Boyd Bryan Anderson, Joe Anderson, “A” Honor Roll Perfect Attendance Perfect Attendance Haley Bassett, Dylan Follett, Grade 10 Aliza Gingras; Grade 11 Grade 7 Deshawn Campbell, Natasha Grade 7 Mitchell Houle, Justice Amber Gregg, Jordan Mallery, SaShawna Lone; Grade 12 Lacy Diver, Reynolds; Grade 10 Krysta Reynolds, Lundquist Spencer Walton; Grade 8 D’Arcey Martineau, Thomas Olson, Julia Lone; Cherokee Smith; Grade 11 Jeremy Cody Ojibway; Grade 11 Angela Sanchez, Mariah Smith, “B” Honor Roll Ammesmaki Autumn Martineau Rachel Smith, Kaitlin Thompson, Grade 7 Brenden Bird, Naomi Pigeon, Tiffany Welsand, Anja Wiesen Manuela Sandoval; Grade 8 Carlton School District Cloquet Senior High Cheyenne Ammesmaki, Kristina Perfect Attendance Albrook School District Ammesmaki Ohetika BlueBird, Cotee “A” Honor Roll Joe Anderson, Ryan Barney, Chris “A” Honor Roll Hoffman, Dominic Johnson-Fuller, Grade 7 Cedar Savage; Grade 9 Mariha Hammitt, Jonathan Hammitt, Delaina Grade 7 Joseph Schwartz; Damian Reynolds, Jamis Ritchie, Lee St. Ojibway Martin, Wes Nikko, Katie Pappas, Jessica Grade 9 Lexie Barcus, Cassidy John; Grade 9 Brittany Bird, Shawna “B” Honor Roll Sampson, Taylor Whitebird Capriglione; DeFoe, Stephen Smith, Morningstar Grade 7 Mitchell Houle, Justice “A” Honor Roll “B” Honor Roll Webster; Grade 10 Nicholas Hayes, Tyler Lundquist, Lindsey O’Leary, Spencer Chris Hammitt, Courtney Jackson, Kierra Grade 12 Emily Anvid Murto, Selena Rockensock, Cherokee Walton; Grade 8 Kyle Robinson; Grade Johnson, Katie Pappas, Frank Saice, Grade 10 Abigail Otis Smith; Grade 11 Jeremy Ammesmaki, 9 Nina Dorr; Grade 11 Tasha Soukkala; Steven Weber May 2008 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 9

A few thoughts from RBC members

From Chairwoman Karen Diver • Distribution or possessions of Band Members deserve the as- issues that may pose a threat to pub- illegal drugs or weapons; and surance of being able to maintain lic safety. Please consider participat- ith the recent law enforce- • Disruption of lawful governmen- employment and housing until all ing in the upcoming opportunities to ment incidents on the Res- tal activities. the facts are known. For community be involved in community safety. Wervation, there have been a 3) The Reservation Business members not involved in the inci- The RBC will be asking for feed- number of Band Members who have Committee shall vigorously enforce dents, they want to know that their back from the community on the brought up the Fond du Lac Declara- this Policy through any legal means safety is a priority. There is often Declaration of Policy Against Vio- tion of Policy Against Violence. Since available, which may include, but not a clear answer in implement- lence, and what you consider to be January, police officers responded not be limited to, ing the Declaration appropriate consequences when the after shots were fired at a home, and cooperation with of Policy Against policy is cited in response to future after a shooting. and reliance upon Violence. How far incidents. In addition to community For those who may not remember, the assistance of does the community policing, perhaps a community wide this Declaration was passed in Sep- the law enforce- want the RBC to be understanding on the consequences tember 1996. It states: ment agencies involved? What does of violation of this Policy will also be 1) There shall be zero tolerance of other units of zero tolerance mean? a deterrent to these behaviors in the on the part of the Fond du Lac government, the What about the fol- future. Reservation Business Committee for organization and lowing examples: On another note, the RBC has the acts of violence by any member support of commu- Should couples some initial proposals on the refi- of the Fond du Lac Band or by any nity-based policing, who have domestic nancing of the Band’s debt. The RBC other person within the Fond du Lac and other deter- violence in their will be looking at the proposals to Reservation. rence efforts. home be evicted? see which ones best meet the Band’s 2) The types of violent behav- The Reservation Karen Diver At what age should needs. Although there is no guaran- ior addressed by this Policy shall Business Commit- minor children be tee that the lenders will be able to include, but not be limited to, the tee responded quickly when there held accountable for their behaviors, sell the loan in the market, they do following conduct: was a recent incident involving a and how much responsibility do feel that there may be interest in the • Acts of physical violence against firearm in the Fond du Lac Homes parents have for the actions of their financial market to taking a por- another person, including all area because the incident posed a children? How do you create a fair tion of our debt through a financing forms of terrorism, threats and great risk to surrounding neighbors. policy when every situation is as dif- package. intimidation; In the incident that followed, it was ferent as the people involved? • Acts of destruction against a little less clear cut with the matter The community is interested in As always, if you have questions or property; still under investigation. It resulted forming block watch programs, and comments, please feel free to call me • Acts of racial intolerance against in numerous charges being filed on the RBC is very supportive of this. at the office at 218 878-2612, or on any person; both sides of the conflict. Had the The community can be helpful in my cell phone at 218 590-4887, or by • Acts of public disrespect against RBC acted immediately, all the facts making sure that law enforcement is email [email protected]. elders, children, or veterans; would not have been known. informed of drug activity and other

From Ferdinand Martineau been working on understanding all cuts that will affect programs the The final piece that has to be com- the accounts that are used by the least, combining programs where pleted is the financing package. For am sitting in my office and the reservation. Staff, consultants and we can and eliminating expenditures the last eight months we have been hearing on the Brookston Primary I have made recommendations that that have become unnecessary. meeting with a variety of lenders to I protest has just finished. The the council has The major project try to work out a deal that we can judge ruled that a new election shall accepted that have on our plate is about afford. The problem that we have be held for the Brookston district. I streamlined our to be completed. encountered is the large amount that do not want to speculate on the rea- system and in- We shall be opening has to be financed and how much son but, I am sure there will be an creased our interest the new casino in time we will take to pay it back. article in the paper that will explain rates. I just received May. That is about Once we make that decision we will what took place. the report and it two months ahead close on the deal. In about a half hour the protest totaled $252,000 of schedule and $2 The last thing I would like to that was filed on the Chairman’s more for us last to $3 million under touch on is the lack of local artwork election will be heard and a decision year. Even with budget. We will have displayed within our new project. I will be rendered on that one also. I all our attempts to all the new games have talked with our managers and stayed long enough to hear that the stay within budget on the floor when we are going to begin to display Chairman’s election was upheld and for last year, our the doors open, some of the art that we have collect- will proceed as scheduled. Be sure to income has just kept Ferdinand Martineau thanks to some very ed and try to schedule an art show read about it. Over the past 30 years us even. creative thinking on to collect more pieces. I have been involved in tribal elec- As a result of our budget projec- the part of our staff. If you have had Again, I am always interested in tions on this reservation and it never tions for this year, we have not a chance to tour the new space, I hearing any new ideas, so please feel ceases to amaze me how something finished making all the cuts that are am sure you were impressed. If you free to call me. My home number is that should be so easy can become necessary for the coming year. WE have not, you surely will be im- (218)879-5074, Office (218)878-8158 so difficult. WILL NOT CUT THE PER CAPITA pressed when you walk through the or you can e-mail at ferdinand- For the past year and a half I have PAYMENT. We are trying to make doors after we open. [email protected]. Miigwich ! Page 10 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | May 2008 May 2008 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 11 Senior’s Legal Line Q&A Questions on whether a terminally ill cancer patient should get a living will, and what to do when an elderly spouse starts to lose his ability to drive safely

Dear Senior’s Legal Line: as determined by your physician. document before a Notary or two rible that my husband may have I have terminal cancer, and I am Up until that triggering event, your witnesses, keep a copy for yourself, to stop driving because he has concerned about my health care health care providers will not have provide the original to your primary always enjoyed it so much, but I if I become unable to commu- to refer to your Health Care Directive agent, and make copies for all other don’t want anyone to get hurt. I nicate my wishes in the future. as you can tell them directly what agents and your health care provid- don’t know what to do. Can you I want my personal health care you wish for your health care. When ers. Note: A copy is just as valid help me? wishes followed, even when I that triggering event occurs, how- as the original. If you do a lot of – Evelyn cannot express them clearly ever, your doctors will look to see traveling, take a copy along. A good Dear Evelyn: myself. I have heard about living if you have a Health Care Directive. rule of thumb is to provide a copy Knowing when to stop driving is wills. Is this what I should have If you do, they will look to see if of your Health Care Directive to all a sensitive topic, because driving is to make sure that my health care you have left instructions and if you those who would be at your bed- so central to our society. Giving up wishes are followed? have named agents. If so, they will side in a health crisis. Keep a record driving can be perceived as a loss of – Ronald refer to the instructions and speak of who you give your Health Care independence. However, the desire Dear Ronald: to your agent(s). As long as your Directive to. If you decide to change for independence should be bal- I commend you for your foresight wishes fall within standard medi- your Health Care Directive in the anced with the safety of the passen- in planning ahead for the time, if it cal practice, your doctors are legally future, you may do so. Minnesota gers and others on the road. comes, when you cannot commu- bound to follow your wishes to the law states that your health care pro- From your description of your nicate your health care decisions. best of their ability. viders and agents must follow the husband’s driving, it appears that he Putting your wishes in writing will Before drafting a Health Care last Health Care Directive you cre- is not driving safely. Perhaps your go a long way to insure that your Directive, think about whether or ated. Provide your new Directive to husband should be evaluated by a wishes are followed, as well as not you have people who you trust all those who have a copy of your doctor to make sure that there is not to ease the minds of your family that you would like to name as old one. an underlying medical condition that and friends about what the correct your agents. Talk to them to see if Our office discusses Health Care is affecting his driving. He may also course of action would be if you they would be willing to act as you Directives with community groups need a new eyeglass prescription. cannot make your own health care wish, should the need arise. Just in the area, as well as to individual At any rate, after being evaluated decisions. These sorts of writings because you name an agent, how- clients. You do not need an attorney by a doctor, perhaps the doctor can are called "advance directives" for ever, doesn’t mean that they have to draft a Health Care Directive, but discuss your husband’s driving skills health care. They can be in the form to act. If they do act for you under it can be helpful to speak with one with him. If there is no medical of the old "Living Will," a Health the Directive, they must act in a way if you have any specific questions. condition for which treatment may Care Power of Attorney, or a form that conforms with what you want. As a practice, our office does not improve the situation, perhaps the that complies with the Minnesota For this reason, it is wise to give help people draft their Health Care doctor can convince your husband Health Care Directive Statutes. In my them instructions about what you Directives as it involves personal to restrict or stop his driving. opinion, the Health Care Directive is want. At the very least, you should choices, and an attorney is not need- If your husband cannot be con- the one that most people use. discuss with them what your wishes ed to do so. vinced to voluntarily restrict or The Health Care Directive is a are before the need arises for them For further information about stop his driving, you may wish to legal document in which you can to act. Minnesota Health Care Directives, or report him as an "at risk driver" to name agent(s) and/or leave written In order to be valid under to complete an online form that you Driver and Vehicle Services of the instructions to your agent(s) and Minnesota law, a Health Care may print out, visit the Minnesota Minnesota Department of Public physicians about your health care Directive must either name an Board on Aging website at Safety. By doing this, you may wishes. It combines the aspects of agent or agents and/or give writ- www.mnaging.org, click on the blue request an evaluation of the at risk a Health Care Power of Attorney ten instructions about your wishes. Health Care Directive link in the driver, your husband. Your request and the old Living Will. If you have You do not have to do both. To lower portion of the website page. must be in writing to: Driver and a Living Will, it is still valid, but I make it legal, as the principal, you Vehicle Services, Attn: Medical encourage you to think about draft- must sign the Directive either in Dear Senior’s Legal Line: Unit, 445 Minnesota Street, Suite ing a Health Care Directive. Unlike front of a Notary Public or two wit- My husband always drives the 170, St. Paul, MN 55101. Be sure to a Living Will, you do not need to nesses. While there are no specific car when we go anywhere. We ask for an evaluation and include have a terminal condition with a forms that a Health Care Directive are both in our late 80's. My your husband’s full name, date of Health Care Directive. Everyone has to take, it must at least meet husband has recently started birth, and driver’s license number. over the age of 18 should seriously these bare minimum requirements to drive in such a way that I do Explain why you believe he is an at think about having a Health Care under the statute. If your Minnesota not feel safe in the car. He has risk driver. Include your own name, Directive. Health Care Directive satisfies the trouble staying in the lane and address, and phone number. A Health Care Directive is trig- Minnesota requirements, all the sometimes misses turns. He even According to Driver and Vehicle gered when you no longer can make other states will follow it as well. has stopped for no reason and competent health care decisions, When you finish signing the has been getting lost. I feel ter- Continued on next page Page 10 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | May 2008 May 2008 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 11

Senior’s Legal Line Q&A from previous page Services, because you are related Your husband may be required to define an at risk driver as "one who For other options, you may wish to the at risk driver your request is take the written and/or road driver’s no longer has the ability to safely to contact the Senior Linkage Line confidential and will not be revealed license test. The evaluator may also operate a motor vehicle." Minnesota at 1-800-333-2433 for information by Driver and Vehicle Services, require a written physician’s health will not revoke or cancel a driver’s regarding transportation services in unless ordered to do so by a court of or vision statement. Your husband, license based solely on the driver’s your area. law. Once you submit the request, of course, would want his doctor to age. An examination by a driver Driver and Vehicle Services will be able to confirm in writing that evaluator is not justified based This column is written by the Senior require that your husband meet he is able to safely operate a motor solely on age. For more informa- Citizens’ Law Project. It is not with a driver evaluator. Your hus- vehicle in order to keep his driver’s tion about at risk drivers, go to the meant to give complete answers to band will receive a letter indicating license, but this may not be possible Department of Public Safety, Driver individual questions. If you are 60 the date and time of the appoint- considering your description of his and Vehicle Services website at: years of age or older and live within ment with the driver evaluator. If driving. If the evaluator decides that www.dps.state.mn.us/dvs. the Minnesota Arrowhead Region, your husband does not meet with he should not drive, your husband As for your transportation needs, you may contact us with questions the evaluator, Driver and Vehicle must give up his driver’s license, you did not state whether you are for legal help by writing to: Senior Services has the ability to cancel his but he would still be eligible for a able to drive. If you cannot take Citizens’ Law Project, Legal Aid driving privileges. Minnesota photo identification card. over the driving yourself, perhaps Service of Northeastern Minnesota, After the driver evaluator inter- Keep in mind that Driver and other family members, neighbors, 302 Ordean Bldg., Duluth, MN views your husband, the evaluator Vehicle Services has a specific defi- or friends could help drive you and 55802. Please include a phone num- will decide what steps are needed. nition for an "at risk driver." They your husband on your errands. ber and return address.

Surviving (and even enjoying) adolescence from page 5

our child when we would rather be doing something else; invest our energy when we are exhausted; bite our tongue when we want to lash out; take a deep breath when we want to scream; hold the line when it would be easier to give in; have the courage to talk about difficult topics like sex and alcohol; tell our adolescents that we love them and nothing can ever change that and we will never give up on them; swallow our pride and apologize to our adoles- cents when they deserve it; go out of our way to meet their friends; caption stay connected with their school; deal with problems instead of slipping into denial; put a note of encouragement into their lunch bag; ask them about their favorite music; show up at their activi- ties; share a good laugh; and do the million other things we can to connect with, guide, and love our adolescent children – every time we do any of these things, we are increasing the value of our investment! These days, teens don’t have to go out looking for drugs; they can just go to the medicine cabinet. Even as teen use of “street drugs” is on the decline, the abuse of prescription drugs is increasing. The perception Adolescence is not a problem to be solved. It is an experience to is that they’re safe even though abuse can lead to paranoia, addiction, seizures, and death. You can prevent be lived. To paraphrase Dr. Seuss, they’ll have places to go and fun abuse by safeguarding and monitoring your family’s medications. Educate yourself. Find out more at to be done. Thanks to your help, the game can be won. theantidrug.com. You can stop the dealer. As parents, control is not the key. Connection is. Office of National Drug Control Policy / Partnership for a Drug-Free America® theantidrug.com Lucy Carlson (pictured above) is a Family Educator with the Fond du Lac Head Start Program. She will write regularly on parenting mat- ters for this newspaper. Her email address is [email protected] Page 12 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | May 2008 May 2008 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 13 Area News Briefs Health challenges facing mendations: establishing a statutory fat between the ages of 40 and 45 were catch of 50 walleye between 13 to 20 American Indians policy on wild rice and its management; about three times more likely to develop inches and currently receive $1.75 per The Urban Health Institute recently designating and publishing a list of dementia later in life. The story was pound. released the results of a five-year survey important wild rice areas; increasing reported in the Star Tribune. The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux of Native people, finding that for those natural wild rice lake management; con- Community provided the fishery with a who reported alcohol use, the rates vening a workgroup to identify changes Lake Superior water $1 million grant for 2007 and another for increased with income levels, instead of in harvest regulations; and recruiting levels on the rise 2008. declining as with all other groups. Rates more harvesters. 2007 saw the lowest water levels in Red Lake’s commercial fishery opened of diabetes, obesity, and smoking More information on this report pub- Lake Superior since 1926. However, the in 1917 to produce fish during the World remained about the same for high and lished in Mazinaigan can be found at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported War I meat shortage. It closed in 1996 low- income American Indians, in con- www.dnr.state.mn.us/fishwildlife/legre- that in February of this year, the lake after the walleye stocks collapsed. In trast to the general population, where ports/index.html#rice. was up over eight inches from one year 1999, the Minnesota Department of lower income people have higher rates ago, but was still 10 inches below its Natural Resources, Bureau of Indian of these diseases. Tribes challenge federal ruling long-term monthly average. Affairs, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, University The study also showed that Native over off-reservation casinos The story was reported in the Duluth of Minnesota, and Red Lake Fisheries people living in urban areas had more A major policy change this year by News Tribune. Association signed a 10-year moratorium difficulty accessing health care than the Department of the Interior will slow on walleye fishing and began a major other urban dwellers. For the third year the growth of the Indian casino industry. Mourning dove protection restocking effort that was so successful in a row, Bush’s 2009 budget proposal Twenty-two applications for new off-res- introduced that limited fishing was opened in 2006. calls for cuts in Indian health programs. ervation casinos were rejected based on After 58 years of barring hunters from The story was reported in the Duluth The story was reported in Indian a single criterion: their distance from the shooting mourning doves, the State of News Tribune. Country Today. reservation. Minnesota, by a single vote, authorized The story was reported in Indian hunting the small bird in 2004. Recent MnSCU appoints Larry Anderson Famous Dave’s names new CEO Country Today. legislation sponsored by Representative interim president Wilson Craft became the second CEO Mike Jaros and Senators Sandra Pappas Larry Anderson was appointed to head the Eden-based barbeque chain, Senate passes bill to improve and Scott Dibble would restore the dove- interim president of Fond du Lac Tribal Famous Dave’s, since company founder health care on reservations shooting ban. The story was reported in and Community College, effective July Dave Anderson stepped aside in 2003. During late February, the Senate the Star Tribune. 1. Anderson, a FDL Band Member, Anderson is an enrolled member of the passed a bill that would authorize has been serving as the school’s vice Lac Courte Oreilles Lake Superior Band spending $35 billion to boost programs Gas prices rising president of administration and student of Ojibwe in northwestern Wisconsin, at the Indian Health Service, prompt Gas prices in March in Duluth were an affairs and replaces Donald Day. and is founder of Famous Dave’s of new construction and modernization of average of $3.15 a gallon, up from $2.50 The story was reported in the Cloquet America. health clinics on reservations, increase a gallon from a year ago. Analysts say Pine Journal. The move was prompted by fourth tribal access to Medicare and Medicaid, prices could go as high as $3.75 a gallon quarter losses of 25 percent, resulting and recruit more Native Americans into this summer, regardless of what happens Consultant sued over from the recent trend in the U.S. of eat- health professions. with oil prices. The story was reported Red Lake shootings ing at home rather than dining out, due Native Americans suffer much higher in the Duluth News Tribune. The families of people killed or to rising gas and food prices. The story death rates than the general population. injured in the 2005 Red Lake shootings was published in the Star Tribune. Alcoholism, drug use, diabetes, heart Bush administration proposes are suing a Bloomington-based envi- disease, and suicide rates are especially cutting Head Start ronmental consulting firm that sold the Red Lake’s successful high. President Bush is proposing cuts to school district its crisis management online business venture Two provisions in the bill direct the Head Start in 2009 that the National plan. Lawyers representing the families Online sales of Red Lake Nation Foods Government Accountability Office to Head Start Association estimates would are saying that MacNeil Environmental have jumped from $10,000 during its study tribal courts to identify weak- result in more than 14,000 fewer slots Inc. failed to create a safe school envi- first year of Internet sales in 2003 to nesses and another to make it easier for for children, the first time a president ronment and properly train students, over $250,000 in 2007. sexual assault cases to be prosecuted has formally budgeted for such a reduc- staff and law enforcement about what to Producers of wild rice, jams and jel- on reservations. The bill also contains tion since the program began. The story do in an emergency. lies, maple and berry syrups, and birch a resolution that formally apologizes to was reported in the Star Tribune. The story was reported in the Star bark crafts are now able to sell their American Indians for centuries of gov- Tribune. items directly. Red Lake walleye will ernment mistreatment. College student soon be available on-line as well. The The bill must be approved by the demographics change Health problems for story was reported in Indian Country Ways and Means Committee before it Starting next year, a dramatic change people born prematurely Today. heads to the House floor. The article was in the ethnic makeup of the university- Infants born prematurely are much published in Indian Country Today. bound student population is expected more likely to die during childhood and Keeble receives Medal of Honor that would transform the country’s much less likely to have children of their Master Sgt. Woodrow Wilson Keeble, a Five states may be voting this higher education landscape. Minority own, according to a study conducted in member of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux fall on affirmative action enrollment at undergraduate institutions Norway, the largest ever of its kind. One Tribe, was awarded the Medal of Honor Foes of affirmative action are working is expected to rise from 30 percent in in eight U.S. infants is born prematurely. for his military valor in Korea, 25 years to ban the practice of addressing histori- 2004 to 37 percent in 2015. The story was reported in the Los after his death. President Bush recently cal inequalities in Colorado, Arizona, Experts say schools likely to thrive are Angeles Times. formally apologized for this long over- Missouri, Oklahoma, and Nebraska. The those in popular areas that can continue due tribute to Keeble. The story was initiatives are being spear-headed by to upgrade, those with work-force pro- Traditional funeral business reported in Indian Country Today. Ward Connerly, who has raised $1.5 mil- grams, and public universities that can could go out of Business lion for the campaign to end preference offer lower tuition than private colleges. Oyate Tawicohan Funeral Home in MN DNR publishes in public education, hiring, and contract- The story was reported in the Duluth Minneapolis, owned by Rev. Claudia wild rice report ing. News Tribune. Windal, a Lakota Indian, is facing fore- The Minnesota Department of Natural The article was published in the Star closure. Windal provides low-cost funer- Resources published its “Natural Wild Tribune. Fish processing als for people of little means, but doesn’t Rice in Minnesota Report” on February resumes at Red Lake receive enough from Hennepin County 15. The creation of this report was trig- Having a wide girth in your After more than ten years, Red Lake to cover her expenses, relying on dona- gered out of concern that manoomin, 40s could lead to dementia Fisheries has reopened. The Red Lake tions or paying the difference herself. wild rice, may be threatened by geneti- A study of 6,583 adults reported in Tribal Council set up regulations for the The story was reported in the Star cally engineered varieties of wild rice. the journal Neurology found that people commercial fishery that allow hook and Tribune. The report made the following recom- with the highest amount of abdominal line fishermen to each bring in a daily Page 12 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | May 2008 May 2008 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 13 Briefs Elders meetings procedures, your application should FDL transit service humor,” she said. “You can only do every Wednesday go smoothly. Otherwise, setbacks proves to be popular so much.”She received her B.A. in Elders age 62 and older are wel- could occur that will cause delays in Over 1,000 people a month are Management from the College of St. comed to attend meetings of the getting your award approved, pro- utilizing the bus service that started Scholastica and completed course- Elder Concern Group at 10 a.m. on cessed and mailed. in December, according to Amy work for a Nursing Home Adminis- Wednesdays in the Elder Nutrition If you need assistance in complet- Wicklund, Economic Development trator’s License. Program meeting rooms at the Tribal ing your financial aid paperwork or Planner. The system is currently run- Perttu grew up in Mt. Iron, Minn., Center. have any questions, please contact ning Monday-Friday from 6 a.m. to and moved around the country until our office at (218) 879-4593, Ext. 7:30 p.m., with a twice-daily regular returning last year to be closer to her Changes to 2008 2681. Ask for Bonnie or Veronica. run that includes stops at the Tribal family. She said she knows firsthand summer lunch program Center, Duluth, Scanlon, FDL Tribal how hard it is to find housing in the The FDL summer lunch programs Sewing classes and Community College (FDLTCC), area. begin on June 16 and ends on Aug. offered at Drop and Black Bear Casino. In addition, Other than looking for a place 19, 2008. The programs are held All are invited to attend sewing there is a dial-a-ride program that to live, Perttu spends her free time from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday classes taught by Jeanette Carlson transports residents on the Reser- reading, fishing, shopping, and through Thursday at the Cloquet, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mon- vation and in Cloquet to various spending time with her Brookston and Sawyer Community days and Thursdays. The classes destinations. granddaughter. Centers. The programs are for chil- are held in the Drop-In Center on “Some people say it’s a Godsend, dren up to age 18. University Road near the Head Start as it allows them to get to work,” Les Beckel retires Beginning this year, families must Building. There is no charge for the said Dan Lund, Transportation after 15-year career provide their own transportation to classes. The classes will continue Supervisor. He went on to say that Les Beckel, Water the community centers for the lunch throughout 2008. many people aren’t aware that the and Wastewater Super- programs. service is open to everyone, not just visor for Fond du Lac Fate of radio station Band Members. Reservation, retired on Important financial news for still in limbo Lund envisions increasing the April 4 after 15 years FDL higher education students FDL remains in a holding pattern service to include weekends, an of service. He cited the Financial aid changes are being for a hoped-for FM radio station that additional noon run to the Miller people he worked with implemented for the 2008-’09 school would cover an area extending north Hill Mall and special trips for groups to be the best part of year. If you are a new or returning to the Range, west to Floodwood, to pow-wows and other cultural the job, better than any other place student, please make note of the fol- and south to Moose Lake. According events. He would also like to expand he’s worked. “I want to say ‘thanks’; lowing: to Jason Hollinday, Director of Plan- FDLTCC student ridership. Lund said it’s been a pleasure; the people have All Free Application for Federal ning for FDL Reservation, approval that usage is particularly heavy in been so good to me,” he said. Student Aid (FAFSA) forms are being from the Federal Communications the afternoon and asked that people Les grew up in Central Ohio. After filed electronically. All students are Commission (FCC) for an application to call (218) 878-7500 a day ahead completing high school, he joined required to complete this application for a radio frequency could take any- for rides not on the regular schedule. the U.S. Marines. Following the annually and should do so as soon where from several months to longer. service, he received a B.S. degree in as you or your parents file the previ- New housing director’s Natural Resources from Ohio State ous year’s income taxes. Road construction underway on first big project: University, then worked in Ohio for a The Minnesota Indian Scholarship FDL Reservation operation clean-up number of years until he found a job Program and the FDL Scholarship The road construction budget for Barb Perttu is FDL’s in Mankato and eventually here at Program’s priority deadline is July FDL Reservation was $1.8 million new Housing Direc- Fond du Lac. 1 of each year. Scholarship dollars for 2008, down from $2.2 million tor as of Feb. 25. She “I wanted to be north; away from are awarded and disbursed quickly, last year. According to Jason Hol- has worked in hous- farm country and closer to fishing,” so you need to make every effort to linday, Director of Planning for FDL ing for more than 20 he said. meet that deadline. The Minnesota Reservation, the reason for this is years, and worked Les started in June of 1993, just Indian Scholarship Program ap- that more tribes are complying with with elderly nutrition two days before the Black Bear plication is available in our office. federal regulations for this year, so programs for ten years. Perttu faces Casino opened. During his 15 years, It is also available online at www. there is less Bureau of Indian Affairs numerous challenges in her new po- he not only witnessed the opening getreadyforcollege.org/indianschol- funding for each tribe. sition, including finding housing for of the Black Bear, but also the new arship. Click on the “apply online Some of the roads being recon- the over 250 households currently on school, tribal center, and health cen- now” link. structed for 2008 and 2009 include the waiting list. ter. Les envisions water becoming its To remain eligible for the FDL the Cartwright Road near the Tribal Another major task: a reserva- own department one day, along with Scholarship Program, you must turn Center, Moorhead and Davis Road in tion-wide clean-up that starts June its own building. in your grades at the end of each the vicinity of Big Lake, and Waa- 1. The plans are not finalized for the Les plans to spend his retirement academic term confirming a cumula- gosh and Zingols Road near Twin cleanup, but the focus will be on having fun: four-wheeling on trails tive grade point average of 2.0. Lakes. Some new or unnamed roads residents ridding their yards of old near Big Lake, feeding deer, fishing, Please be sure to read everything in will be given Anishinaabe names, automobiles and trash. traveling and visiting grandchildren your informational packet, especially including Waagosh, Zingols, and Perttu says that keeping things with his wife, Gerri. the “Policies, Procedures and In- Giiniw. in perspective is essential in her structions” section. If you follow the job. “You have to have a sense of Page 14 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | May 2008 Community news

These community pages are yours, Happy birthday wishes to mem- believed that a person should work Notes of gratitude the members of the Fond du Lac bers of the Bridge family – Rose- hard for an honest day’s pay. The family of Christine Pitmon Band. We welcome family news. mary (May 12), Robin (May 8), She was preceded in death by her expresses its thanks to the Chris Jen- Please send us information about Ryan (May 18) and Hailey (May parents; husbands Roy Himango, sen Nursing Home for its care during births, engagements, weddings, an- 15). Frank Pensak and Carl Pitmon; her Christine’s illness. A special thanks niversaries and deaths. With love from Ellen, John and son Timothy Pensak; brothers Am- is expressed to our Auntie Ann for Also, we will include news of Mom brose, George, Jerome and Charles her protective and loving care of our graduations (high school and post- and sisters Marie and Priscilla. Chris- mother. Thanks, also, to Lee Main high school) and military service. Milestone tine is survived by her sons George and Michelle DeMenge. Memorials to loved ones or notes of Cloquet High School ninth grader (Marlene) Himango, Michael (An- The family of Christine Pitmon appreciation are also welcomed. Kwanita White got all gussied up nette) Himango and Jonathan Byron On behalf of Rich and Lana Reigel, Please submit materials during for her school’s Homecoming Dance Pensak; daughter Deborah (Charles) I would like to thank the employees the first two weeks of the month. in February 2008. It was Hitchcock; 21 grandchildren; 22 great of the Fond du Lac Tribal Center Information may be sent by U.S. Kwanita’s first formal grandchildren; one great-great-grand- for their generosity. The Riegel’s mail to the editor, Deborah Locke, event, reported her child; brothers Frederick (Pearl) home burned down recently. On FDL News, 1720 Big Lake Rd., Clo- proud grandmother, Houle, William Houle and Richard March 27 I took up a collection and quet, Minn. 55720, or by email to Diane Mrozik. She is the (Jean) Houle; sisters Anna Thomp- was able to hand them $258, most [email protected] daughter of Nikki Reyn- son and Georgianna (Gerald) DeR- of it in the form of a Wal Mart cash The telephone number is olds and Perry White Jr., oche and many nieces and nephews. card. They were very appreciative (218)878-2628. You may also drop the sister of Kyle White, Christine will always be remem- and asked if I would thank all of you off items at our office at the Clo- the granddaughter of Di- bered as the Indian Irish dancer. for them. quet Tribal Center. Always include ane and Gerald Mrozik, A memorial visitation was held Sincerely, Les Beckel your daytime phone number and Gerald and Dianna on April 3 at the Handevidt Funeral name with anything you submit. Reynolds, and Pam White. Home. A memorial service was We would like to express our Materials will be edited for clarity held at the Funeral Home on April gratitude to our family, relatives, and length. Obituaries 4. Christine was buried at the Old and friends for all their kindness and Christine Grace (Houle) Calvary Cemetery in Cloquet. concern through the loss of our son, Birthdays Himango Pensak Pitmon, age 84, brother, and father, Randy Barney, A big happy 19th birth- originally from Cloquet, Randall “Randy” Lee Barney Jr. Jr. day to April Petite on May passed away on March Ni-goo-zis (My Son), 23, of Cloquet, We would also like to thank: 2! 31, 2008. She was born passed away unexpectedly Handevidt Funeral Home for help From mom on April 4, 1923 at the on March 20, 2008 in his with the arrangements; Cloquet Greenhouse for the beautiful flowers; Cloquet Indian Hospital home. He was born on FDL ENP for the wonderful feast; the Happy sixth birthday to to George and Nancy August 16, 1984 in Rob- RBC for its generosity; FDL Police for Kayla Lynn Reynolds on May 15! Houle. binsdale, Minn. to Randall their assistance; Weazer for the DVD- Love always from Beans Christine attended the Oda- Lee Sr. and Kelly (Milberg- --it will will be cherished forever; nah Indian boarding school and er) Barney. Rick, Ernie Diver, Jr., and sons for Happy birthday to subsequently graduated from Randy loved sports and Everquest helping us help Randy throughout our South Carolina Brookston High School. She worked computer games. He also enjoyed his journey. Words can not express girls, Sarah Zacher as a cook at the Fond du Lac history and the outdoors. He was a the comfort given. (mother, on the Reservation. Christine enjoyed doing good father, son and brother. He will And thank you, Pastor Morriem. left), Feb. 21, 1986, crafts and liked her bingo nights. She be sadly missed by all, especially his You’ve always been an inspiration. and Breea Topping was an avid Vikings fan and loved daughter. Most of all, thanks to the presence (daughter, on the listening to Elvis. Randy was preceded in death by of all: the kindness, support, hugs, right), May 18, 2004. She also loved an encounter with his great grandparents Angeline and gifts, flowers, and love that was Love to you both! an Elvis impersonator, said her son, Simon Barney, Joe Martineau and given so abundantly through the Mom (Gramma) and Dad (Grandpa) Mike. At the 2007 FDL Christmas Josephine “Gramma Suze” Greensky, hardest time of our lives. Party, “Elvis” sang a song to Chris- Esther Fiddler and Emery Wurtz, Miigwetch, Breea, your uncles and aunties tine, and gave her his scarf. Her Frank and Hannah Milberger, grand- Randy Sr., Kelly, Tony, and Raeann and cousins love and miss you and reaction? She broke out in hives on parents Warren Barney Sr. and Gordy wish you a very happy fourth birth- the spot, Mike said. Milberger, uncles Duane and Dave Memorials day! Christine also liked to watch Milberger. In memory of Richard John Love from Jason, Davie, Daniel performers of the Celtic River Dance He is survived by daughter Rae- Diver, 9/17/39 – 10/14/07. To our and Christine on a CD. Bingo remained a passion ann, mother Kelly (Dave) Barney, loving father, grandfather and father- – Mike took his mother to Mystic father Randy Barney Sr., grandpar- in-law: We thought of you with love Happy belated fourth Lake when its huge bingo hall first ents Mardel Milberger and Cecelia today, but that is nothing new. We birthday to Justice Paro! opened in the early 1980s. Barney, brother Anthony “Tony” thought about you yesterday and (April 21) With great delight, Christine took Barney, many aunts, uncles, cousins days before that, too. We think of Love from Mom a look around the huge hall. “She and friends. you in silence, we often speak your Happy birthday (belat- thought she had died and gone to Visitation was held on March 24, name; all we have are memories and edly) to Justice Paro, the heaven!” he said. followed by a funeral on March 25 at your picture in a frame. cutest most mischievous Christine taught her children the Handevidt Funeral Home. Burial Your memory is our keepsake, little granddaughter in Minnesota! a strong work ethic, Mike said. was at the New Holy Family Cem- with which we’ll never part. God has Love from your Grandma Pam Through her example and words she etery. Continued on next page Page 14 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | May 2008 May 2008 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 15 “Older Than America” premier draws sold-out Cloquet audience Film depicts Indian boarding school experience and aftermath By Jane Skalisky Lightning found the people of anyone had been nice to me,” she honor student.” While at the AADA, Fond du Lac to be welcoming and said. “Before that, I had no hope. I she won the Michael Toma Award Older Than America” is about gracious. She was astounded to learn thought that [getting pregnant] was and became the first Native Ameri- healing, forgiving and mov- that her only obligation here was to what Indians did; I felt I had no fu- can ever to graduate, receiving a “ing on, said the film’s director, attend a feast honoring Lightning ture. I decided I wanted more for my Performing Arts Degree. Georgina Lightning. The movie, and her crew. daughter than what I was given.” A major aspect of American Indian filmed in 2006 on the Fond du Lac “I go by my instincts,” she said. After getting her high school diplo- culture that Lightning tried to get Reservation and throughout the “I knew this was where the film ma, Georgina went to college. It was across in her film was the impor- Cloquet area, premiered in Cloquet needed to be made.” She prayed that there that she was encouraged to tance of visions. “We believe in on April 3 to sold-out audiences. The she would be put in touch with the pursue an education in the states. spirits,” she said, “we’re not afraid movie plot reveals the negative expe- people she needed to be in touch “So, one day, I sold everything of them. The character in the film, riences of Indian children in board- with, and her prayers were an- that wouldn’t fit into a U-Haul Walter Many Lightnings, is trying to ing schools and the generational swered. Trailer, got a divorce and moved my teach Rain this. Unlike the Catholic fallout from that era. Financially, the bulk of her support mom and three kids to Burbank,” Church, we believe that each one of Fond du Lac offered a natural set- came from the San Manuel Tribe in she said. She was accepted into the us has the ability to access a higher ting for the film, reminiscent of her California. “They [the tribe] told me American Academy of Dramatic power.” Samson Cree reservation in Alberta, that they would give me whatever I Arts (AADA) in Los Angeles, the Lightning also believes in the Canada, Lightning said in an inter- needed to make the film,” she said, alma mater of Robert Redford and power of film. “I’m addicted to the view after the premier. Some of the adding that she believes “Older Than Danny DeVito. She said that it was power of the media,” she said. “We scenes Lightning chose depicted America” is the first Native owned, extremely competitive, requiring her really need to utilize it, to inform, to places familiar to many, including operated and funded film made in to apply every year. The first year influence and to change the stereo- Jim Northrup’s back yard and the the U.S. at AADA, Georgina had 367 class- types of our people.” Cloquet forest behind the Tribal Lightning did not live on the Sam- mates. The number dwindled to 15 Lightning has advice for young Center. son Reservation until she ran away students by her third year. Still, she American Indians who want to pur- When scouting out a film location, from home at the age of 14. Her persevered. “I didn’t want anyone to sue a career in the arts. “They need she visited with FDL Band Mem- father, who had attended Catholic say ‘no’ to me.” to stick to their guns and be true to ber Jim Northrup one evening at boarding school as a child, didn’t Before she entered college, Light- themselves, following their dreams Northrup’s Sawyer home. Northrup want his children to be educated the ning had never read a book. “The and aspirations, without timelines.” and a few friends gathered around a same way he was. Thus, Lightning schools didn’t care; they just wanted Further information can be found at fire, laughing and talking. The scene and her sister attended public school you to pass and move on,” she said. www.olderthanamerica.com. resonated with Lightning. She then in the city, and were the only Native “Once I applied myself, I became an sought approval and assistance for students in the school. the film’s production from the Res- “I had to become a fighter,” she Summer youth employment program accepting applications ervation Business Committee (RBC). said. “Practically every day someone Youth between the ages of 14 to 17 are invited to apply for sum- Former Tribal Chairman Peter DeFoe, would beat me up or threaten to.” mer jobs on the FDL Reservation. Applications can be picked up at the Jr. returned Lightning’s phone call At 16, she got a job in a factory and Workforce Investment Act (WIA) office at the Center for American Indian that same day, and told her that ev- was pregnant at 17. Lightning said Resources (CAIR), 211 W. 4th St., Duluth, any school’s Indian education becoming pregnant was a pivotal eryone on the Reservation had been office, and at the Cloquet, Sawyer and Brookston Community Centers. affected by boarding schools. The point in her life. The deadline for applications is May 16, 2008. For further information, RBC gave not only its blessing, but a “A social worker came to visit me large discount in lodging at the Black and encouraged me to continue my contact Annette Himango at (218) 879-4593 or Bear Hotel during filming. education. This was the first time Char Bodin at (218) 726-1370. Community news Schedule of open and quarterly meetings you in his keeping; we have you in our heart. Band Members are invited to attend open and quarterly meetings. Open meetings We miss you and love you so much! are for the discussion of concerns; quarterly meetings are for the dissemination and Sadly missed by your kids, granddaughter and daughter-in-law, discussion of financial information. The meeting schedule is as follows: Angel, Toni, Mike and Samantha, Tara Type Date Time Place In memory of Randy Barney Jr. from his cousin, Jaida Couture Quarterly May 15 5 p.m. American Indian Opportunities Another life gone to drugs/How great./I wonder, who's next?/ Center, 1845 E. Franklin Ave., Let's just sit and wait. Minneapolis Another overdose/Another life gone./This isn't right at all./ This is terribly wrong. Open June 19 1:30 p.m. Sawyer Community Center Tears from his mother/Hit the floor./Hanging out with his Open July 17 1:30 p.m. Cloquet Tribal Center brother/Will happen no more. Quarterly Aug. 21 1:30 p.m. Brookston Community Center A daughter left behind/With no father to hold./Because of stupid stuff/His life was taken, and stole. Open Sept. 18 5 p.m. Damiano Center, 206 W. 4th He's in a better place now./We will all learn and see/ St.,Duluth His addiction got the best of him/But now he's set free. Open Oct. 16 5 p.m. Minneapolis; location to be announced Rest in Peace Randy Lee Barney Jr., March 20, 2008 Love, Jaida Quarterly Nov. 20 5 p.m. Sawyer Community Center Open Dec. 18 5 p.m. Cloquet Tribal Center May 2008 Waabigwani Giizis – Flower Moon Cloquet Community Center in black 218-878-7510 • Sawyer Community Center in blue 218-878-8185 Brookston Community Center in red 218-878-8033 • Ojibwe School in brown S unday M onday T uesday W ednesday T hursday F riday S aturday Men’s Night 6-8PM Game Night 5-7PM Cloquet Center & Drop Drum Group 6-8PM In Trip CAIR- CPR/First Aid Swimming Lessons 8:30-4:30PM 2-6PM Movie Night

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Swimming Lessons GED 6-9PM Sewing 5-8PM Craft Night 4:30-6PM Sewing 5-8PM Duluth Playhouse 4-6PM Softball Camp 6-8PM Garden Classes – 6-8 Community Golf Drum Group 6-8PM 2:30PM Basketball Tourney Women’s Night 6-8PM Prevention Intervention 4-7PM OJS Powwow Swimming Lessons 4-5PM Premiere Theater Beading Class 4-7PM GED 1-4PM GED 1-4PM 2-6PM 9:15AM Drum Group 6-8PM Basketball Tourney CAIR – WIC 12-3PM MNAW– CPR/First Aid 4 5 8:30-4:30PM 6 7 8 9 10

Swimming Lessons GED 6-9PM Sewing 5-8PM Craft Night 4:30-6PM Men’s Night 6-8PM GED 6-9PM Community B-Day 4-6PM Softball Camp 6-8PM Garden Classes – 6-8 Community Golf 4-7 PM Sewing 5-8PM Diabetes Support 3PM Beading Class 4-7PM Prevention Intervention Adult/Elder Dinner Drum Group 6-8PM Group Softball Tourney 4-5PM 6PM MNAW- 9:30–11AM Family Night GED 1-4PM GED 1-4PM Drum Group 6-8PM Game Night 5-7PM CAIR – WIC 12-3PM

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Swimming Lessons Sewing 5-8PM Craft Night 4:30-6PM Sewing 5-8PM Game Night 5-7PM Cloquet Center & Drop 4-6PM Garden Classes – 6-8 Community Golf 4-7PM Graduation In Trip Pool/Cribbage Prevention Intervention GED 1-4PM Swimming Lessons 2-6PM Tourney 1PM 4-5PM GED 1-4PM Ice Cream Sundaes Drum Group 6-8PM 3PM MNAW – WIC 12-3PM

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An Easter Party was held at the Brookston Community Center on from 1 to 4 p.m. on March 23. Easter Bunny pictures were taken for an hour, followed by a traditional Easter dinner. Easter baskets were given to 141 children; 42 adults received Easter candy bags.