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Continued on Page5 - - - 2 Gichimanidoo-giizis • Great Spirit Moon January 2017 | Debahjimon Vol XXXIII No 6 Community Skating Rink Bad River Band Denies Renewal of Enbridge Line 5 Easement The Debahjimon is a free, Set to Open in January monthly publication of the Leech Tribe calls for decommissioning and removal at Bad River, WI Lake Band of Ojibwe ODANAH, WI- The Bad River Chairman Robert Blanchard. He Leech Lake Tribal Tribal Council passed a formal remarks in the Tribal Council’s Council resolution Wednesday evening, decision, “We will work with our January 4th that established the native and non-native communi- »» Faron Jackson Sr., Tribes decision not to renew its ties to make sure that Line 5 does Chairman interests in the grant of easement not threaten rights of people living for rights-of-way of Enbridge in our region, and we will reach »» Arthur “Archie” LaRose, Energy’s Line 5 crude oil pipeline out to federal, state and local offi- Secretary-Treasurer through the Bad River Reservation. cials to evaluate how to remove Furthermore, it calls for the Line 5, and we will work with the »» Penny DeVault, District I decommissioning, and removal of same communities and officials to Representative the pipeline from all Bad River continue developing a sustainable lands and watershed. economy that doesn’t marginalize »» Steve White, District II indigenous people” Representative Formerly known as Lakehead Pipeline Company, Enbridge The Band has directed Tribal staff (L to R) Natalie Lovelace, LL Youth Division, Brian Brunelle, »» LeRoy Staples Fairbanks III, sought renewal of rights of way to begin planning for the Line 5 District III Representative LLBO Health Director, Frank Schaaf, Construction Manager, with the Band for the existing removal project development and Gary Charwood, LL Youth Division, Amanda Shongo, SHIP line that is now 64 years old. 15 the environmental issues/hazards Staff Coordinator and Mikele Finn, Health Division stop for a photo Individual grant of easement rights that exist with removal of old pipe- at the future site of the skating rink, of way for Line 5 expired in 2013, lines including hazards response Michael Chosa, Editor however, Bad River had reacquired and health study, pipeline contents Starr White, Graphic Design CASS LAKE, MN- A new outdoor skating rink in Cass Lake is sched- interests in 11 of the 15 parcels recycling and disposal, and sur- uled to open by mid-January. Funding for the project was secured by of land within the grant of ease- face restoration. “These environ- Submissions the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Youth Division through a grant with the ment rights of way. “As many other mental threats not only threaten MN Department of Health’s Statewide Health Improvement Partnership communities have experienced, our health, but they threaten our The submission of pictures, (SHIP). even a minor spill could prove to very way of life as Anishinaabe. articles, announcements be disastrous for our people. We We all need to be thinking of our and letters is encouraged. The money will be used to construct a 100 x 50 foot outdoor skating rink depend upon everything that the future generations and what we All submissions are subject with perimeter boards, rink liner, warming house and lighting. A collec- creator put here before us to live leave behind for them.” Says Tribal to editing for spelling, tion of ice skates will also be purchased and will be available for check out mino-bimaadiziwin, a good and Council Member Dylan Jennings. grammar, length and libelous through the Youth Division and the Boys and Girls Club of Cass Lake. healthy life.” said Bad River Tribal content. Submission does The skating rink will be located next to Dreamcatcher Park, in the same area that a former rink existed over 30 years ago. not guarantee publication. Mille Lacs Band Divests from Wells Fargo The Editor reserves the The Youth Division also received funding for a Lacrosse project in this ONAMIA, MN- The Mille Lacs ect where peaceful Native American right to reject any material grant. They plan on purchasing sticks, helmets, pads and other safety Band of Ojibwe Indians has ended protestors have been taunted and submitted for publication. gear for their summer activities. LLBO Health Director Brian Brunelle its investment advisory services physically harmed. We will not do envisions using the rink site as a lacrosse and soccer area in the summer relationship with Wells Fargo. The business with a company that finds Debahjimon months. decision, made unanimously by the these practices acceptable.” Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Indians 190 Sailstar Dr. NW The project was successful due to the successful collaborations between Band Assembly and Chief Executive The proposed 1,100 mile pipeline Cass Lake, MN 56633 various entities. “We couldn’t have done this without the assistance of Melanie Benjamin, is in response would pump more than a half million everyone,” Brunelle said. Levi Brown with the Land Management office to Wells Fargo’s unethical business barrels of crude oil per day across the [email protected] at DRM was able to provide the land at the site for this to be built on. practices and the financing the Missouri River just upstream from Natalie Lovelace from Youth Division was instrumental in doing the leg bank provides to Energy Transfer the mouth of the Cannon Ball River, Ph: (218) 335-8225 work along with Mikele Finn at Health Division. LLBO Construction Partners. The Mille Lacs Band ter- which flows through the Standing Fax: (218) 335-8309 Manager Frank Schaaf coordinated the site preparation, purchasing and minated the relationship effective Rock Sioux reservation. upcoming assembly of the rink. SHIP Coordinator Amanda Shongo was January 6th, 2017. Deadlines very helpful throughout the entire process. LL Housing will also be con- “Divesting from Wells Fargo is a structing the warming house and installing the lighting. Cass Lake Fire “Wells Fargo has promoted ini- meaningful step we can take to February Issue...... 01/20/2017 Department has committed to filling the rink with water. Finally, the Boys tiatives that have hurt Native make it clear that this is unaccept- March Issue...... 02/17/2017 and Girls Club of Cass Lake are and will continue to be a vital partner in Americans across the country and able corporate behavior. The Mille April Issue...... 03/24/2017 this success. Miigwech to all involved! the Mille Lacs Band will no lon- Lacs Band understands the nature ger associate ourselves with them,” of finance and lending practices MN Department of Health’s SHIP is working to create healthier com- said Mille Lacs Band Secretary- by U.S. banks. In many instances, munities across Minnesota by expanding opportunities for active living, Treasurer Carolyn Beaulieu. “In banking relationships are unavoid- healthy eating and tobacco-free living. SHIP, at its core, is a locally driven addition to preying on customers able. However, the Band must work effort. Communities choose strategies that are based on the latest science and other unethical business prac- with financial institutions with much and focused on making long-term, sustainable changes in schools and tices, Wells Fargo is actively financ- stronger social justice criteria,” said child care facilities, communities, workplaces and health care settings. ing the Dakota Access Pipeline proj- Chief Executive Melanie Benjamin. January 2017 | Debahjimon Gichimanidoo-giizis • Great Spirit Moon 3 Native Nations Institute Hosts 2 Day Nation Building Seminar in Cass Lake National Native News Briefs Interior Department Transfers Nearly $8 Million to Cobell Education Scholarship Fund

The Department of the Interior recently announced that an additional $7.9 million has been transferred to the Cobell Education Scholarship Fund, bringing the total amount contributed so far to more than $47 million. The Scholarship Fund – funded in part by the Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations and authorized by the Cobell Settlement – provides financial assistance through scholarships to American Indian and Alaska Native students wishing to pursue post-secondary and gradu- ate education and training.

The Cobell Board of Trustees has reported that to date, nearly 1,800 scholarships totaling more than $5.25 million have been awarded to almost 1,000 Native American students for undergraduate and gradu- ate study. The scholarship awards are $5,000 per semester for under- graduates and $10,000 per semester for graduate and doctoral students. Applications and information concerning scholarships can be found at www.cobellscholar.org.

(L to R) Sec/Treas Archie LaRose, Danielle Hiraldo, NNI Tribal Outreach Specialist, Lindsey Riggs, NNI Arizona Tribe Won't Allow Trump's Border Wall on Their Land Program Coordinator, Joan Timeche, NNI Executive Director and Chairman Faron Jackson at the conclusion of the 2 Day Seminar. Tribal leadership of Tohono O’odham Nation in southern Arizona said By Michael Chosa from the Tribal Council all the way to the individual they won’t support a border wall project on their land. Their reservation CASS LAKE, MN- Members of the Leech Lake citizen and all groups in between. The first step extends into Mexico and covers 75 miles of the international border. Tribal Council and top administrative personnel will be to educate all interested parties. We plan on attended a Native Nation Building Seminar at the running a series of articles in the coming months to The tribe’s chairman and vice chair said the plan was always to try to Palace Casino last month. better inform the community about Native Nation work with whoever holds the office of the United States President. But, Building they added, it’s still too early to tell exactly how Donald Trump’s adminis- Additionally, Tribal Council also attended a Nation tration will impact the tribe. Building Strategy Session, exclusively focused on There is a large amount of information and research Tribal Leaders in Fargo, ND. More information on behind this program. Fortunately for Leech Lake we Vice Chairman Verlon Jose explained that tribal members have traversed that will be upcoming. have sixteen Native Nation Rebuilders, who have their ancestral land since time immemorial, and a wall of any sort would completed the Cohort program. They are: not be supported by the community. Jose said he invites president elect The seminar was presented by the Native Nations Trump to come down to the reservation to see why a physical wall, in his Institute (NNI) and sponsored by the Native • Henry Flocken opinion, would not be a good idea for the tribe or the country. Governance Center. NNI Executive Director • Veronica Veaux Joan Timeche (Hopi), Outreach Specialist and • Benay Fairbanks Native American Students Sue US Bureau of Indian Senior Researcher Danielle Hiraldo (Lumbee), and • Esther Humphrey Education Program Coordinator for Tribal Services Lindsay • LeRoy Fairbanks III Riggs (Diné) facilitated the discussion. • Leah Monroe Nine schoolchildren from the Havasupai Indian Reservation in Supai, • Curt Buckananga Arizona, filed a lawsuit against the United States federal government for The seminar consisted of case studies featuring • Nicole Buckanaga providing them with an inferior education. diverse nation building efforts underway through- • Jennifer Cross out Indian Country, small group discussions and • Gordon Fineday The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) — the federal agency that operates decision making exercises aimed at helping par- • Leonard Fineday the children’s school, Havasupai Elementary — is required by federal law ticipants develop long term strategies for strength- • Laurie Harper to give Native children educational opportunities that “equal or exceed ening the Leech Lake Nation. • Joseph Reggunti those for all other students in the United States.” The suit alleges that BIE • Melissa Bowstring has fallen woefully short of that goal. They also revisited and reviewed previous Nation • Rebecca Graves Building Sessions and the Governance Analysis • James Jones "Havasupai students and the Native American Disability Law Center ... (GANN) which were held in 2013. bring this suit to hold the U.S. government accountable for these failures Leech Lake has made significant progress in some and to correct long-standing educational deprivations that have for years Finally, several action plans were drafted in major key areas but there is always room for improvement denied Havasupai children meaningful and equitable educational oppor- areas of concern as identified by the attendees. We will look at some of the work that has been done tunity," the plaintiffs’ complaint reads. Chairman Faron Jackson expressed his interest in and the continuing efforts on Leech Lake as we delve having NNI return and holding a larger session deeper into this subject in the coming year, BIE schools are routinely among the worst-funded and lowest-perform- with more presence from tribal citizens. ing in the nation. Students who attend these institutions graduate high You can read more on the topic, "Standard Approach" school at rates nearly 20% lower than the overall Native American high The key for this initiative to be successful is partic- versus the "Nation-Building Approach" as defined by school grad rate. ipation and interest from all "levels" of the nation, NNI, in the February Issue. 4 Gichimanidoo-giizis • Great Spirit Moon January 2017 | Debahjimon Zebra Mussel Larvae Confirmed in Leech Lake MnDOT asks motorists’ help for safer driving around snowplows The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed zebra mussels in their larval stage ST. PAUL, Minn. – There in two locations in Leech Lake in have been more than 30 Cass County. The DNR has found crashes this season involving no adult zebra mussels in the lake, vehicles and snowplows, and but the locations and numbers of the Minnesota Department zebra mussel larvae, called veligers of Transportation is urg- (VEL-uh-jers), indicate a repro- ing motorists to use extra ducing population may be present. caution during plowing and snowing operations. The DNR confirmed more than 30 veligers from a sample collected in “Crashes typically happen deep water off the shore of Portage because of inattentive driv- Bay, on the northeast side of the ers, motorists driving too 110,000-acre lake, and more than close to the plow or motor- 40 veligers from a sample collected ists driving too fast for con- in the center of Kabekona Bay, on ditions,” said Steve Lund, Leech Lake’s western edge. No state maintenance engineer. veligers were present in samples “Our snowplow drivers are collected from three other sites well trained to drive their between Portage and Kabekona plows, but motorists should bays. The two sites where veligers were confirmed are nearly 17 miles apart. be patient and stay back from the plow. Snowplows travel much slower than the posted speeds The DNR Fisheries section collected the samples as part of their Lake Survey Program, which proactively gath- because it is most effective for clearing roads.” ers and analyzes samples from the 11 largest lakes in Minnesota every year. Leech Lake is the third-largest lake in the state. Lund said that operators’ ability to see behind the truck is restricted so they must rely on mirrors to see to the rear and side of the truck. Portage Bay is within the Leech Lake Reservation; Kabekona Bay is not. The DNR will work with the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, the Leech Lake Association, property owners and local governments to conduct a broader “Their vision is also hampered by the snow clouds they create while search and discuss options. plowing. So the safest place you can be is well behind the snowplow and away from the snow cloud it creates,” he said. People should contact an area DNR aquatic invasive species specialist if they think they’ve found zebra mussels or any other invasive species that has not already been confirmed in a lake. Last year in Minnesota, there were 48 crashes involving vehicles and snowplows. The DNR recommends these steps for lake property owners: Minnesota law requires motorists to turn on their headlights when it’s • Look on the posts, wheels and underwater support bars of docks and lifts, as well as any parts of boats, snowing or at any other time when weather conditions impair visibility. pontoons and rafts that may have been submerged in water for an extended period. Here are some other recommendations for safer driving around snow- • Hire DNR-permitted lake service provider businesses to install or remove boats, docks, lifts and other plows: water-related equipment. These businesses have attended training on Minnesota’s aquatic invasive species laws and many have experience identifying and removing invasive species. • Stay back and stay alive. Stay back at least 10 car lengths behind the plow, far from the snow cloud. Don’t drive into • It’s especially important to keep docks and boat lifts out of the water for at least 21 days before putting them a snow cloud. into another body of water. This state law is central to the training DNR-permitted lake service provider businesses receive. Anyone transporting a dock or lift from the adjacent shoreline property to another • Stay alert for snowplows that turn or exit frequently location for storage or repair may need and often with little warning. They also may travel over a permit, to help prevent the spread of centerlines or partially in traffic to further improve road aquatic invasive species. conditions.

Zebra mussels are an invasive (non- • Slow down to a safe speed for current conditions. native) species that can compete with native species for food and habitat, cut • Turn on your headlights and wear your seat belt. the feet of swimmers, reduce the per- formance of boat motors, and cause • Turn off the cruise control. expensive damage to water intake pipes. Less than two percent of Minnesota’s • Be patient, and remember snowplows are working to 11,842 lakes are listed as infested with improve road conditions for your trip. zebra mussels. • Don’t drive distracted. More information is available at www. mndnr.gov/AIS. Motorists should check road conditions at 511mn.org. January 2017 | Debahjimon Gichimanidoo-giizis • Great Spirit Moon 5

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However, at their most recent were scheduled and according to In a recent Q&A interview with ly snakes around MCT member special meeting, held at Northern Leech Lake DRM, they will pro- the Grand Forks Herald Editorial reservation boundaries. Lights Casino, the Tribal ceed as planned. The dates times Board in December, Paul Eberth, Executive Committee (TEC) and location for these meetings project director for Enbridge Two of the proposed route alter- voted to rescind that resolution. are as follows: Energy had this to say regarding natives being reviewed in the Potential costs of conducting an tribal participation: State of MN's EIS (RA-07 and EIS as well as the comprehensive • February 1st, 2017 RA-08 on map below) do bisect scope required when conduct- Facility Center Q. "The Fond du Lac and Leech the reservation. It is somewhat ing an EIS were cited as rea- Cass Lake, MN Lake tribes, you mentioned that comforting that they have came sons for the motion to rescind. they asked for this pipeline to go out and publicly stated they will Alternatives such as an environ- • February 8th, 2017 around. So, are they now sup- not be seeking to cross the reser- mental impact assessment and Community Center portive of the project, because it's vation directly. environmental impact analysis Bena, MN taking the new route?" were briefly discussed. However, it still crosses through • February 15th, 2017 A. "I don't know. They haven't our 1855 ceded territories where The MCT TEC will reconvene Community Center participated much, because we retain our rights to hunt, fish next month on February 8th at Ball Club, MN they're not formal parties to the and gather. Most concerning for Fortune Bay Casino. The fate of Line 3 case. That's because the tribal members is the potential this initiative will most likely be These meetings will allow tribal construction doesn't go through for a spill or leak which will nega- decided at that time. members to express their con- the reservation." tively impact water, wild rice and cerns with the project and pro- other resources. Levi Brown from the Leech Lake Division of Resource Management Three Public Hearings / vide testimony for the tribal Enbridge's proposed route (APR fielded questions from those in atten- Comment Periods on Leech Lake record. on the map below) very careful- dance. 6 Gichimanidoo-giizis • Great Spirit Moon January 2017 | Debahjimon

Wanted: Leech Lake Going into Business for Yourself? Leech Lake Financial Services presents Business 101 Class Elders Fluent in Ojibwe CASS LAKE, MN– Have you been thinking about being your own boss? Are you in business or thinking about starting your own business? Get a jumpstart by attending an inspiring and informative 3-hour Business 101 seminar. Learn the steps to starting your own business. As part of an upcoming archive project focusing on the preservation of the Determine your personal financial readiness and test your business idea. Walk away with Leech Lake Ojibwe dialect, we are seeking elders interested in sharing their a plan of action to drive your business planning process. Classes are held the first Friday of every month from 1-4PM at the Leech Lake Financial Services offices downtown Cass Lake. knowledge. Participants will be videotaped either individually or as a group Next class scheduled for February 3rd. Space is limited. Advance sign up required, first come with other speakers. We are hoping to capture the conversational aspect first served. RSVP by email at [email protected] or by calling 218-339-3940. and proper pronunciations of the language. Those who contribute their Leech Lake Financial Services, a Certified Development Financial Institution (CDFI) was time to this important endeavor will be compensated for their time. established in 2013. By resolution, the LLBO Reservation Business Committee approved the establishment of LLFS as a non-profit corporation created under Title 8 of the Leech Lake For more information on this project please contact Mike Chosa at 218- Reservation Tribal Court Code. 335-4483. Please call to add your name to the list of interested elders or to LLFS offers funding to qualified business owners, making loans from $5,000 to $50,000 suggest possible participants from your community. Miigwetch! through a USDA revolving loan fund. To qualify the business project must be located on the Leech Lake Reservation or within 25 miles of the reservation boundaries. LLFS is commit- ted to supporting private enterprise on and near the Leech Lake Reservation by providing comprehensive technical assistance and financial resources to guide new and existing entre- preneurs and build sustainable businesses. Personal financial education and credit building services are offered to prepare individuals and small business owners as responsible borrow- ers. The cost of business and financial education is supported by funding from USDA Rural Business Development, Bremer and Blandin Foundations and US Treasury Department.

“I’ve learned so much in this 3 hour class, it’s all very helpful and useful information that I want to put to use immediately”.-B.M.

Leech Lake Financial Services exists to promote economic well-being and community devel- opment for the Leech Lake Reservation community by providing financial and developmen- tal products and services. MN Dept of Human Services launches Native American Equity Pilot Project Disproportionate number of Native American children in foster care Minnesota has one of the highest rates of out-of-home care – primarily foster care – for Native American children in the country. Native Americans represent 1.9 percent of the Minnesota population and 19 percent of the 13,612 children in out-of-home care in 2015. The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is working to uncover the story behind those numbers so strategies can be developed to turn them around.

DHS recently launched Native American Equity Pilot Project to research the causes, at vari- ous decision points by social service agencies, for the disproportionate number of Native American children in the state’s foster care system. The pilot project is being done in part- nership with the University of Minnesota, Duluth.

“This disparity in outcomes for Minnesota children is unacceptable,” said Minnesota Human Services Commissioner Emily Piper. “We have a responsibility to determine why this is occurring and make changes to help Native American families succeed.”

Over the three-year pilot, the department and university will conduct research, prepare a report, develop curriculum, and train county and tribal social services agencies. The pilot will start in St. Louis County and involve Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, Fond du Lac Band of Ojibwe and Bois Forte Band of Ojibwe. Once the pilot has concluded it is expected to expand across other regions of the state.

The department will spend $134,000 annually for each year of the pilot. January 2017 | Debahjimon Gichimanidoo-giizis • Great Spirit Moon 7 Obama appoints Native American leaders from ND, MN to Commission on Native Children

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Heidi with Senate leadership to continue nominat- address barriers that tribal communities tribal jurisdiction within interagency agree- Heitkamp (D-ND) and Lisa Murkowski ing qualified individuals to support Native face in child protection," said McDonald. ments and sustainable models of care, but (R-AK) today announced that the first two American children across the nation," said “Senators Heitkamp sees and understands also convene all available resources needed members to the Alyce Spotted Bear and Murkowski. "I simply cannot understate the the huge need among all tribal nations to to make the safety of children within their Walter Soboleff Commission on Native importance of supporting our Native chil- strengthen the coordination of social ser- home communities is a reality. I'm honored Children – created by their legislation that dren, and this commission helps us with that vices, law enforcement, and judicial systems to be appointed to this Commission and was recently signed into law – were appoint- mission." for the benefit of our children and future hope this work improves the ability of fed- ed by the president. generations. By addressing these issues com- eral, state, local, and tribal programs to serve “Senator Heitkamp’s Commission on Native prehensively through a Commission, as her Native children.” Signed into law in October, Heitkamp and Children Act is critical to understanding bill which is now law will do, we can not only Murkowski’s bipartisan bill will create a the available resources available to help tackle persistent challenges like recognizing “Too often the poor outcomes that exist for new Commission to address the challenges American Indian and Alaska Native chil- facing Native children – including poverty, dren in this country, especially those in substance abuse, and domestic violence – Conditions for young people in Indian Country are tragic. foster care, are forgotten – but with this new and offer real solutions to address them. Commission that Senator Heitkamp worked McDonald and Fineday will serve as two • More than one in three American Indian and Alaska Native chil- to create, we can take a great step toward members of the 11-member Commission, changing those outcomes,” said Fineday. which will be comprised of individuals spe- dren live in poverty. “It's an honor to be chosen for this posi- cializing in juvenile justice, social work, as tion and I look forward to working on this well as mental and physical health. • Suicide rates for Native children ages 15-24 years old are 2.5 times Commission to improve the lives of future generations of Native children.” Russ McDonald serves as the current the national average and is the second-leading cause of death in president of the United Tribes Technical Heitkamp and Murkowski’s bill creating a College in Bismarck. He previously served that age group. Commission on Native Children will identi- as the chairman of Spirit Lake Tribe in fy the complex challenges facing Native chil- North Dakota, as well as the vice president • While the overall rate of child mortality in the U.S. has decreased dren in North Dakota, Alaska, and across of academic affairs at Cankdeska Cikana the United States by conducting an intensive Community College (CCCC). Anita Fineday since 2000, the rate for Native children has increased 15 percent. study on these issues – including high rates is the managing director of Indian Child of poverty, staggering unemployment, child Welfare Program for the Casey Family abuse, domestic violence, crime, substance Programs and previously served as the chief • At 67 percent, American Indian and Alaska Native students had abuse, and dire economic opportunities – judge for the White Earth Tribal Nation in the lowest four year high school graduation rate of any racial or and making recommendations on how to Minnesota for 14 years. She also previously make sure Native children get the protec- served as an associate judge for the Leech ethnic group in the 2011-2012 school year. tions, as well as economic and educational Lake Band of Ojibwe and the Grand Portage tools they need to thrive. Band of Chippewa. • 60 percent of American Indian schools do not have adequate high- The president appoints three members to “Every child in North Dakota and in remote speed internet or digital technology to meet the requirements of the Commission, as do each the U.S. Senate towns across this country deserves the Majority Leader and Speaker of the U.S. opportunity to succeed – but for so many college and career ready standards. House of Representatives. The Senate and Native young people, the struggle to over- House Minority Leaders get to appoint come overwhelming obstacles often eclipses one member each to the commission. The that opportunity,” said Heitkamp. “Native • Tribal governments face numerous obstacles in responding to the Commission will also be advised by a Native children deserve a fighting chance. My bill needs of Native children. Existing programmatic rules and the Advisory Committee and a subcommittee to create a Commission on Native Children, made up of Native young people from each which became law, will address challenges volume of resources required to access grant opportunities stymie Bureau of Indian Affairs service area. with poverty, abuse, and so much more that they and their communities face, and it’s why efforts of tribes to tackle these issues. At the same time, federal The Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff I’m thrilled with the president’s appointed Commission on Native Children, named for the first two members to the Commission. I agencies lack clear guidance about the direction that should be the former Chairwoman of Mandan, Hidatsa know Russ and Anita understand and have taken to best address the needs of Native children to fulfill our trust & Arikara Nation in North Dakota, and seen the deep scars too many Native chil- Alaska Native Elder and statesman, respec- dren and communities bear, and I encour- responsibility to tribal nations. tively, has been widely praised by a cross- age more members to soon be appointed section of tribal leaders and organizations so the Commission can begin its important from North Dakota, Alaska, and around work of helping Native children thrive.” To help reverse these impacts, the Commission on Native Children will conduct a the country. It has also been lauded by for- comprehensive study on the programs, grants, and supports available for Native chil- mer Chairman of the Senate Committee on "I thank this administration for continuing dren, both at government agencies and on the ground in Native communities, with the Indian Affairs Byron Dorgan, the National the momentum on the Native children's goal of developing a sustainable system that delivers wrap-around services to Native Congress of American Indians, and the commission that Senator Heitkamp and children. Then, the 11-member Commission will issue a report to address a series of National Indian Education Association, I established. I look forward to working challenges currently facing Native children. among others. 8 Gichimanidoo-giizis • Great Spirit Moon January 2017 | Debahjimon Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School News Senator Udall Offers Amendment to Submitted by Mary Trapp, Superintendent Protect Health Care for Indian Country

The Staff of Bug O Nay Ge Shig School completed HealthCheck 360 Measure would block cuts to Indian health care Reviews on December 19 health insurance requirements. The checks are completed annually and assist the staff in their commitment to healthy nutrition and from GOP Affordable Care Act repeal effort wellness needs. WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tom Udall, vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Ben Bonga continues to offer the Teacher Roundtable Ojibwe Language classes for all Affairs, will offer an amendment to protect against cuts to health care for Indian Country as a interested staff. Approximately eighteen people have been attending on Wednesday after- result of the Republican effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and roll back Medicaid noons. Ojibwe words are introduced and previous words are reviewed. Ojibwe words, funding. phrases, and sentences helpful in providing directions to students or for classwork will eventually be identified and practiced by the staff, with anticipated use in the classroom. Among the many serious problems with repealing the ACA are that it would result in severe cuts to Medicaid and have a serious impact on the Indian Health Service (IHS). Udall opposes The Bug O Nay Ge Shig School received Accreditation in the Spring, 2016. Our Site repealing the ACA, and his amendment would protect health care for Indian Country by Leadership team has set four goals that will span the next two years. Our team will focus effectively exempting the Indian Health Service and other Tribal health providers from on establishing an early childhood program that will include a specific Child Find process, Medicaid cuts if Republicans succeed in repeal. leading to the development of a Preschool program. Our work will center on analyzing data from summative and formative assessments to systematically monitor and adjust The measure will be voted on as part of the so-called "vote-a-rama" as the Senate debates instruction; the development of a school wide report card aligned to Common Core numerous amendments in the effort to dismantle the Affordable Care Act. It is cosponsored Standards; and the development of a school improvement process. by Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Al Franken (D-Minn.), Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Jon Tester We are prepared to move forward with the new high school and at this time, school and (D-Mont.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.). The amendment is also supported by the National Tribal leadership await the confirmation that the design process will begin in the near Congress of American Indians, the National Indian Health Board, and the National Council future. We thank the Minnesota congressional delegations for their continued support of Urban Indian Health. of planning and design phases for the new high school. Our media specialist, Rodger Lindgren, and resource grant writer, Bev King, have begun to write grants that will pro- "The Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act has helped to fulfill our federal vide support for an exceptional resource center in the new high school. government's trust responsibility to provide health care to Tribes," Udall said. "Any reduction in federal payments to the Indian health system would jeopardize the lives and well-being Our high school staff has restructured our math curriculum that includes a math pre- of American Indians and Alaska Natives, as most health care facilities that serve Native assessment for students in grades 7-12 in order to identify strengths and individual Americans are already woefully underfunded. The Medicaid expansion has enabled IHS to student needs. Chapter tests are administered at the end of each chapter to determine provide critical, life-saving services like surgeries and preventative care, and attempts to strip student growth and overall progress. Our students also have access to Khan Academy away these services from Tribal communities by repealing the Affordable Care Act are uncon- and Acellus for additional intervention strategies and reteaching. High school teachers scionable. My amendment is essential for protecting the health care of American Indians and will begin to review the draft of new high school graduation pathways and define courses Alaska Natives against reckless repeal efforts." and specific instructional content beginning this month. We expect this work to prepare our staff for transitioning into the new high school next year. "The expansion of Medicaid, as a result of the Affordable Care Act, has made a tremendous impact in New Mexico and across Indian Country. If Republicans go forward with their 'Repeal We invite the community to the Bug O Nay Ge Shig Pow Wow scheduled for January 20. and Run' maneuver, Native Americans who have some of the greatest barriers to consistent We welcome our visitors to participate in an exceptional cultural experience. Please call access to preventative and emergency medical care would pay the price," Heinrich said. "I con- ahead (218-665-3000) to confirm that the pow wow will be held as planned. We hope to tinue to hear from New Mexicans about how access to health care coverage has helped their see you! families and even saved their lives. A reckless repeal would quickly throw our state's health care system into chaos and strip critical funding from Indian Health Service and other Tribal Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Safe health providers, which are already severely â??underfunded. I am proud to join Senator Udall in this effort to stand up for our Tribal communities who depend on this lifesaving coverage."

The Indian Health Service is a federally funded health care system that serves as a primary Subscribe to Debahjimon source of health care for American Indians and Alaska Natives. Yet the IHS is persistently and This is a FREE subscription severely underfunded, with current federal funding covering less than half of the operational costs of IHS care facilities, and IHS spending per patient less than 38 percent of the national Name:______average. As a result of inadequate federal support for IHS, a large percentage of Tribal mem- bers rely on Medicaid to fulfill their health care needs - including 132,000 Tribal members who are enrolled in Medicaid in New Mexico. The expansion of Medicaid under the ACA has Address:______provided the IHS, Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian Organizations with crucial revenue to support expanded access to care across Indian Country. City:______State:______Zip:______Check one: In a letter to Udall, the All Pueblo Council of Governors, which represents all 19 New Mexico Mail to: Pueblos, strongly opposed any attempt to roll back the Medicaid expansion and repeal the New Subscription historic protections of the Affordable Care Act. As Chairman of the All Pueblo Council of Debahjimon Moved / New Address: Governors E. Paul Torres Wrote, "Pueblo leaders are concerned that a number of the ACA- 190 Sailstar Dr. related proposals would sunset Medicaid expansion, which has provided desperately needed Include previous zip code ______Cass Lake, MN 56633 funding to supplement inadequate Indian Health Service budgets." Remove From Mailing List January 2017 | Debahjimon Gichimanidoo-giizis • Great Spirit Moon 9

2016 Elder's Christmas Party Santa Portraits, Cookie decorating, and Fashion Show 10 Gichimanidoo-giizis • Great Spirit Moon January 2017 | Debahjimon 2016 Year In Review

Winter Carnivals Perch Jerk Draws Leech Lake Tribal Leech Lake Tribal Huge Crowd College Graduation College Celebrates A celebration offer- 25th Aniversary ing respite from cabin The annual Perch The Tribal College fever was held in each Jerk on Lake Winnie boasted more than 40 The Tribal College cel- of the three districts. brought together graduates at this year' s ebrated its 25th year of Attendees enjoyed almost 1000 commu- commencement. existence this month. food, fun, kids activi- nity members for a day ties and a variety games of fun on the lake. More than 250 guests at each site. celebrated the anniver- sary held at the Sanford Center in Bemidji. Larry Aitken received a "Lifetime Achievement Award" at the event.

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Leech Lake Early Primary Election State of MN Childhood Honored Held Changes Stance on Wild Rice Harvest Leech Lake's Early In the Chairman race, Childhood Program Faron Jackson Sr. New Legislation was received a four-star defeated Carri Jones, passed which no lon- rating from the Parent 52.72% to 30.89%. ger requires MN Aware Organization, Leroy Staples Fairbanks Chippewa Tribe the highest possible III received 77.68% of Members to possess rating. Parent Aware is votes cast, securing a State License while a tracking and quality his second consecu- harvesting Wild Rice reference for childcare tive term as District III outside of reservation in Minnesota. Representative. boundaries. January 2017 | Debahjimon Gichimanidoo-giizis • Great Spirit Moon 11 2016 Year In Review

New Tribal Council Shingobee Project Leech Lake Supports Wellness Court Inauguration Moves Forward Standing Rock Celebrates 10th Year

Chairman Faron The new business The Tribal Council sent Formed in 2006, the Jackson Sr and Dist venture will feature a donations of wild rice, Leech Lake - Cass III Rep Leroy Staples sports bar and gaming water, firewood and County Wellness Fairbanks III were offi- area. It is set to open more to the water pro- Court was the first cially sworn into office . Memorial Day 2017. tectors in North Dakota. tribal-state joint juris- diction Wellness Court in the nation.

The new Tribal Justice Center officially opened its doors as well.

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Bug O Nay Ge Shig MCT TEC Elections Federal Election School Groundbreaking Held Cycle Completed Members of Congress Tribal Executive Committee Donald Trump and Betty McCollum and Election Results: the Republican Party Rick Nolan along with President- capture wins across Senator Al Franken Kevin Dupuis the country. Locally, headlined the celebra- Vice President- Congressman Nolan tory event in Bena, MN Ferdinand Martineau retains his position Secretary- in a close race and Melanie Benjamin State Rep. John Persell Treasurer- lost his seat in a hard Dave Morrison fought contest. 12 Gichimanidoo-giizis • Great Spirit Moon January 2017 | Debahjimon LLTC Student & Faculty Spotlight Audrey Thayer Academic Honors Fall Semester 2016

President’s List 4.0 Term GPA Full-Time Students

Bethany Quaderer Racheal Jorgenson Brandi Dahmen Anthony DuBois Maggi Jordan Anthony Fair Christopher Stauffer Alicia Bowstring Polly Aitken Sadie Cooper Tori Kingbird

Dean’s List 3.0-3.9 Term GPA Full-Time Students Jon Schneider Joseph Strong Mara Folstrom Brandon Masten Adriana Kingbird Andrew Oquest LuAnn Robinson Curtis Engen Jacob Wiley Joshua Singleton David Headbird Robert Longo Audrey has been at the Leech Lake Tribal CollegeKaren for Cary,5 plus years Rebecca Tibbetts Daniel Fredrickson Nathaniel Shotley engaging students in Leadership, History, Philosophy,Dean and of SpeechStudents and Communications. She has lived on and near the Leech Lake Reservation Brett Brun Molly Tibbetts Danica Staples for over twenty-five years. Dennis Collins Chelsea Bush Nakita Nicazio Branden Bowstring Joshua Hare Malia Favela Ms. Thayer is an enrolled member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe but Matthew Connor Ciara Fineday truly has felt that Leech Lake has been the closest to calling a place home with many extended family from Leech Lake.

Honorable Mention 3.0+ Term GPA Part-Time Students She has raised eight children, has numerous grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Audrey has happily raised her family as a single-parent, Alicia Croaker Carol Chico working or attending school, during these many years of child-raising. Her Maria Lahr Diane Sevenich children have worked for Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe in different capacities and many of her grandchildren are now living on Leech Lake. Michael Masten Vanessa Peralta Janel O’Brien Petra Rodriguez Audrey graduated from University of Minnesota-Minneapolis campus with Desirae Goose her Liberal Education Degree - Native American Studies. Her Masters Theo Liberty Degree is in Education Counseling/Psychology from Cambridge College. She is currently going full-time on weekends to obtain her Doctorate in Education in Leadership and Organization from St. Thomas University.

Prior to coming to the Leech Lake Tribal College, Audrey served as a Community Organizer for the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota (ACLU-MN) for ten years. She worked in the seven-county area in northern Minnesota serving individuals and organizations on or near all Congratulations Students! three of the reservations of Leech Lake, Red Lake and White Earth.

Some will remember her working for Leech Lake Indian Health Service Hospital as acting Administrative Officer under Luella Brown. Audrey was the Contract Health Service Officer for U.S. Indian Health Service at the Bemidji Area Indian Health Service office for eleven years.

When asked, Audrey will tell you she has a passion for social justice, com- munity, and engaging students. She provides much thought, commitment and laughter to the Leech Lake Tribal College. January 2017 | Debahjimon Gichimanidoo-giizis • Great Spirit Moon 13 Food Distribution Eligibility

WHO MAY BE ELIGIBLE District 1 Youth Spotlight All persons residing within the Leech Lake reservation boundaries, as well as any person enrolled in a federally recognized Indian tribe residing near the Taran Howard reservation boundaries. Enrollment must be verified. Food Distribution Is an Taran is a 9th grade student at Deer River High alternative to SNAP (supplemental nutrition assistance program). School from Ball Club. He has been involved in FFA and represented Deer River at World Youth Eligibility requirements: Updated Jan 2017 Institute this past summer, Track and Cross Household Size Monthly Income Limit Country Letter Winner in 7th Grade, volunteer at 1 $1,147 Deer River Hospital 2 $1,492 3 $1,837 "I get my inspiration from my grandparents Tom 4 $2,193 and Sharon Howard of Ball Club, they support me 5 $2,567 in everything I do. I would like to make life easier for them, thats the reason I strive for excellence 6 $2,941 in what I do. I am currently on the A honor roll 7 $3,287 with a 3.92 GPA." 8 $3,634 Each additional member add $347 His goal is to be an optometrist which takes 8 years and is the reason he took the Accuplacer and will start on his first Documentation must be verified for all household members when applying college degree next year while he is in 10th grade. for USDA foods: A. Address- must verify residency. B. Income- most current taxes, check stubs, etc. C. Social Security Number(s) D. Tribal identification (if applicable) OWEESTA SURVEY WINNERS E. Legal land description of residence (if not tribal member)

Deductions: **Must have proof that payment has been made. Che We Express $15 Certificates Date: November 15 Drawing **Dependent care deduction are allowed for actual costs paid monthly to a non- household member. Dolly Bowstring Tony Hare **Legally required child support payments to non-households members, documentation Damien (No last name on the ticket) Ernie Robinson required. Eugene Peterson Brenda Fairbanks **Medicare, part B (medical insurance) and Medicare part D (prescription drug Danielle Sutherland premiums). **Medical expense for elderly or disabled who incur out of pocket expense paid in excess Che We Express $15 Certificates Date: December 15 Drawing of $35. Craig Cloud Ila Senn **Shelter/utility standard deduction of $400 for households that incur at least one Deb Rico Sam Smith monthly shelter/utility expense. Robin Windom Sr. Denise Ellis A 20% deduction from gross monthly income is given for all households with earned Cheryl White Tony Henke income. Mark Banks Carol Wittner Home care meal related deduction for households who furnish the majority of meals for a home care attendant. STAY & PLAY WINNERS – NORTHERN LIGHTS CASINO PACKAGE Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Connie Nason Delores Rodriguez Distribution hours: Mon-Thurs Gloria Wilson 9–11am & 12:30 – 2pm No distribution on Friday’s & last 2 days of the month (Inventory) Thank you to everyone who contributed their time by filling out a survey. The information you have provided is critical to successful planning and will be Phone: (218)-335-2676 Toll Free 1-866-330-2576 used to help serve our communities better and more efficiently. Miigwech! Fax: 218-335-2152 All applications will be considered with out regard to race, color, For More information contact Tribal Development at 218-335-3791 sex, age, handicap, national origin or political belief. 14 Gichimanidoo-giizis • Great Spirit Moon January 2017 | Debahjimon

was extremely versed on a lot of sub- Gerald “Jerry” jects, such as sports statistics. Jerry Jessie Marie and Teddie enjoyed riding into the Duane Morrow woods looking at nature and hunt- Brown ing “Big Foot”. He liked going to the casino and recently won $2000., all of which he donated to a young native family that was passing by. ing up among the Anishinaabeg in Jerry’s was very loved by his family, Dorothy Dora the 1920’s and 1930’s to watching his co-workers, his farm family and an American Indian Movement in his beloved furry “kids”. Whipple the 1970’s. Me-zi-naa-shi-ikwe Jerry is being welcomed home by Dorothy was a fluent speaker of his Mom; Gladys (Cloud) Morrow, the Ojibwe Language all her life. brothers; Reuben and Darrel Mor- She worked on numerous Ojibwe row and Raymond Cloud, aunties; language revitalization projects, Josephine Morgan and Maggie Gar- including the University of Minne- bow, uncles; David Morgan, Silas sota’s Ojibwe Language CD-Rom Cloud, Harrison Cloud, Mike Cloud Project. and Ernest Cloud, nephew; Baby Croaker, cousin; Karin Morgan and Dorothy had a power of speech Gerald “Jerry” Duane Morrow, 61 many other relatives. Jessie Marie Brown, age 33, of which she used to relay stories of years old, of North Branch, Min- Minneapolis, began her spiritual our Leech Lake people. Her stories nesota began his journey to the Those he leaves behind are his Dad; journey on Sunday, December 25, were compiled into a book called spirit world on November 30, 2016 Max Morrow of Bemidji, brothers; 2016 at her home. She was born on “Chi-Mewiszha” (meaning ‘long from the Hennepin County Medi- Glen Joe Cloud, Max Morrow, Jr. December 25, 1983 in Minneapolis ago’). This book contains many cal Center in Minneapolis, Minne- and Ken Morrow of Minneapolis, the daughter of Barbara (Brown) stories from Leech Lake Reserva- sota. Jerry was born on November sister; Theodora “Teddie” Redwing Little Eagle and Stanley Hare. tion. 26, 1955 in Cass Lake, MN the son of Cass Lake, aunties; Leona Shau- of Max and Gladys Jane (Cloud) gobay and Janice Morrow, uncle; Jessie was a special person who Family members that preceded Morrow, Sr. Jack Morrow, Nieces; Maxina De- loved being involved with children. Dorothy in death are her parents, vork, Carlotta Redwing, Kari and She enjoyed taking care of them and brothers and sisters, son Perry Jerry grew up in a foster family home Lisa Cloud, nephews; Matthew babysitting. She will be missed by Whipple, daughters Anna Mae and worked on their dairy farm. He Wing, Eric Cloud and Doug Cloud, all those who knew her. Dorothy Whipple started her Burnette and Debra Sayers, special attended school in Pine River, grad- Jr., cousins; Pat, Dawn, Clyde, Kerry, spiritual journey on December 19, granddaughter Becky Anderson uating in 1974. Jerry excelled in David and Doreen, numerous other The family that Jessie joins are her 2016. She was born the ninth child and many other relatives. football. He made the WCCO Team great nieces, one great nephew and mother; Barbara (Jeanie Brown) to Charles and Emma Mitchell on of the Week a few times and also the other family members. Little Eagle, grandmothers; Rose November 9, 1919. She had 12 Dorothy is survived by one (1) son Team of the Year once. He earned Brown and Hazel Hare, uncles; siblings and grew up in the Boy Fred Whipple, three (3) daughters a few dollars helping neighbors in An overnight wake for Jerry will Richard Brown, Kenneth Hare, Lake area. Dorothy met and mar- Shirley Laymon, Betty McCor- and around Bungo Township, pick- begin at 4:00 p.m., December 2nd Raymond Hare, Richard Hare and ried John Whipple. Later, Dorothy mack and Arlene Larsen, special ing rocks off fields, bailing hay and and continue until his 10:00 a.m. Daniel Kingbird, Jr., numerous moved her family to Remer, MN great grandson Anthony Whipple harvesting crops. After high school service on Saturday, December 3rd cousins, other relatives and friends. where five (5) of her children grad- (whom she raised as her own), spe- Jerry attended welding school in all being held at the David Morgan uated from high school. She lived cial granddaughters Brenda Schaaf, Minneapolis. He worked for Home Community Center in Bena. Father Those she leaves behind to cherish off the land and hunted, harvested Loreen Estey, Elisa Whipple, Tania and Hearth Fireplaces and for Met- George Ross will officiate. Pallbear- her memory are her father; Stanley wild rice, fished, traded and bar- Gamboa, Rheanna Larsen, Mary ro Paper for many years but enjoyed ers for Jerry are Clifford Croaker, Hare of Cass Lake, step father; Cecil tered with local farmers. She was and Casey Anderson, Corinna his cleaning job at the 24 Bar on Sr., Matthew Wing, David Morgan, Little Eagle, Jr. of Minneapolis, also a deer guide. She then moved and Doreen Burnette, many more Hennepin Avenue. Jerry moved out Jr., Clyde Morgan, Kerry Morgan son; Nate Boswell of Minneapolis, her family to Minneapolis, MN granddaughters, grandsons, great to Sunrise, MN with Ken and Amy and Dave Bismarck. Honorary pall- daughters; Shaina Boswell and in the 1970’s where she lived the granddaughters, great grandsons, Ries. He spent more than 25 years bearers are Ken Ries, his friends Rose Brown both of Minneapolis, majority of her life. She enjoyed grandkids! (Too many to list). As on their farm. The farm was his de- at Metro Paper and all his friends brothers; Charles Headbird of going to garage sales and casinos we all know, our mother raised light and he loved the Ries family from the farm. Inurnment will be Cass Lake, and Sheldon Brown of barely waiting for the car to stop many, many children. Everyone like his own. His greatest joy was in Lakeview Cemetery at Bena at a Sisseton, SD, sisters; Sheila and to jump out and start. Dorothy called her “Ma” and “Grandma”. keeping cats. His last two remain later date. Kelly Brown both of Minneapolis, lived a great life with enjoyment in Ken and Amy’s care. Amigo and Kimberly Raisch, Tara Hare and of all her children, grandchildren Pallbearers will be: Ahsinees Lars- Emily were his “kids”. Susie, a stray Jerry’s family would like to thank Francis Fisherman all of Cass Lake, and great grandchildren. She had en, Anthony Whipple, Christian cat that Jerry was adopting, meant Father Ross and the Ojibwe Singers grandfather; Daniel Kingbird, Sr. many kids and relatives surround- McCormack, Johnathan Reich, the world to him. Jerry loved to go for their time and help. of Minneapolis, other relatives and ing her constantly including many Nick Lufkins Jr., Jerry Mitchell fishing and took Matthew several many friends. “Weh-ehs”. times. He spent time with Carlot- Jerry’s care has been entrusted to Excerpt from the Anishinaabeg Honorary Pallbearers will be: Spe- ta’s family. The more he visited the Northern Peace Funeral Home of A wake for Jessie was on December Today newspaper: The events cial friends Bungi and Makoonce, more his nieces became accustom Walker. Online condolences for the 29, 2016 and continue until Saturday, of Dorothy’s life resonate with all her relations that knew and to his size and his hairy appearance. family may be left at www.north- December 31, held at the Veteran’s Ojibwe culture through the twen- loved her. Jerry loved football, especially the ernpeace.com Memorial Building, Cass Lake, Mn. tieth century, from tales of grow- Vikings and many other sports. He Father George Ross and Rev. Mark January 2017 | Debahjimon Gichimanidoo-giizis • Great Spirit Moon 15

R. Olson officiated. Pallbearers was Benefits Advisor for the C.L. IHS. is now dancing to the greatest Alternate pallbearer was Derek Charles Headbird, Sheldon Brown, When she wasn’t working she loved Monica heartbeat of all, Mother Earth. Harper. Her honorary pallbearers Nate Boswell, Cecil Little Eagle, Jr., playing softball for “Leech Lake are all of Monica’s grandchildren, Jordan Miettinen, Sr. and Kenny Rez” team. She was an avid soft- Johnston Family that Monica joins again Vinny Lowry, Darwin Kingbird and Hare. Alternate pallbearer are ball player, being team mates with are her parents; Charles and Lisa Monroe. Interment will be in Aaron Hare. Honorary pallbearers her sister, nieces and friends. She Theresa, maternal grandparents; the Pine Grove Cemetery following will be Landry Goodwin, Benny was the #4 batter and the best left Levi Wind, Sr. and Emma Bear, her service. Monica’s care has Hodges, Lola Hodges, Casey fielder, who could throw them out paternal grandparents; George been entrusted to Northern Peace Johnson, Robert Hatcher and at first base. Above all else, she and Katherine Johnston, brother; Funeral Home. Kirsten Brown. Interment held in loved spending quality time with William Johnston, sisters; the Prince of Peace Cemetery in her family and friends. Katherine and Corrine Johnston, Cass Lake following the service. granddaughter; Rhonda Fairbanks Patty is welcomed to the spirit world and many aunts and uncles. Thank You Jessie’s care has been entrusted to by her husband; Samuel Kevin the Northern Peace Funeral Home Goose; her parents; Ronald and Those she leaves behind to cherish from the of Walker, MN. Della, sister; Tracy Gale, brother; her memory are her sons; Peter Ronald Gale, uncle; Kenneth Gale, Cloud and Charles (Happy) Johnston Family nephews; Michael Gale, Markell Fairbanks both of Cass Lake, Morris, Jeremy Jones, Jr. and Baby daughters; Ann Cloud, Amy The family of Monica Johnston Patricia “Patty” Chase, and several relatives. Fairbanks and Penny Fairbanks all of would like to thank those who Monica, 61, of Cass Lake, went to be Cass Lake, sisters; Caroline (Terry) attended services, those who gave Ann Gale She leaves behind to cherish her with her lord on Monday, December Stangel of Grand Rapids, Charlene gifts, and those who assisted at memory her daughters; Desirae 5, 2016. Monica was born on April (Robert) Kirchner of Brewster, the wake and funeral. We are so Goose and Vanessa Mendoza both 26, 1955 to Charles and Theresa Linda (Joe Thomas) Johnston of grateful for the venison and fish of Federal Dam, Dawn (Adrian) and Johnston. Cass Lake, Pauline Johnston of Cass that was donated. Miigwech to Dawnita Budreau both of Maryland Lake and Maxine Johnston of Cass all of you who called, visited, and and Sierra Mendoza and Gabrielle Monica had many gifts and lived Lake, 16 grandchildren, 5 great sent your sympathy. We would Budreau both of California, sis- her life sharing those gifts with grandchildren and numerous others especially like to thank the Leech ters; Lori Gale and Janice (Scott) her family and community. She family members and friends. Lake Band, Leech Lake Housing Dahman both of Federal Dam, was best known for the traditional Authority, Father Steve Daigle, brothers; Troy Bowstring of Deer Anishinaabe moccasins, an art An overnight wake was held on Nielsen Place, MCT, Leech Lake River and Travis (Jamie Lee Staples) she learned from her mother and December 8th and continue until Early Childhood, Elder Division, Gale of Cass Lake, grandchildren; grandmother, Emma Bear. her 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian and Women’s Division. Alexia, Makayla, Dakota, Adrian, Burial December 9th, held at the Adrianna, Veronica, Angela and She has a piece of her beadwork Veteran’s Memorial Building in Monica is now dancing to the Ricco, aunties; Lavina (Frank) exhibited in the Smithsonian and Cass Lake, MN. Father Steven greatest heartbeat of all and Marion and Stella Mitchell, uncle; also had an article written about her Daigle officiated. Those helping celebrating with those loved ones Patricia “Patty” Ann Gale, age Darrell (Karmen) Gale, step moth- work in Native People magazine. to lay Monica to rest were Aaron who have gone before her. 53, “Zhoomiingweni Neniibowa” er; Marilyn Bowstring of Deer River She taught adult and baby moccasin Fairbanks, Brian Fairbanks, which means “She Smiles a Lot” of and numerous other family mem- making at the Leech Lake Tribal Mish Cloud, Hunter Pemberton, Miigwech from the family of Federal Dam, Minnesota began her bers and many many friends. College as well as exhibiting her Winter Cloud and Michael Cloud. Monica Johnston. spiritual journey from St. Mary’s work at many community events at Hospital in Duluth Minnesota on An overnight wake for Patty was Red Lake, the Beltrami County fairs, Monday, January 9, 2017. Patty was on Friday, January 13th and con- and Art Festivals. She was a patient born on August 10, 1963 in Cass tinue until her traditional ser- teacher and loved to show others Lake, MN to Ronald and Della Ann vice on Saturday, January 14th how to make moccasins. She would Cass Lake (Robinson) Gale. all being held at the Sugar Point explain why she used certain colors Community Center in Federal Dam. and materials and told stories while Grief Support Patty was raised in Federal Dam Steve Jackson will be her Spiritual she taught about her own teachers. and attended Remer schools. She Advisor. Leech Lake Nation Drum Her trademark was a yellow center Talking Circle graduated from Northland High Group will be providing traditional in all her Woodland beaded flowers. School, Remer in 1982. After music. Pallbearers for Patty will Photos of her beadwork have been high school, Patty went to Staples be Steve White, Richard Parker, used on a CD cover for a drum When: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the Month AVTI to become an Administrative James Mitchell, Tony “Boz” Boswell, group and for greeting cards. Assistant. She went on to work Donald Geving, Shawn Monroe, Time: 5pm-6pm Where: HD2 Building various administrative jobs. She Steve Dahman, Matthew Gale and Monica attended the University was an administrative assistant in Earl Machart. Her honorary pall- of Minnesota where she excelled 312 1st Street (Cass Lake) Germantown, MD from 1983 to bearers are Jewell Desjarlait, Bev in business and math, and was 1986, from 1986-1991 Patty worked Beaulieu, Julie Tucker, Sheri Finn, accepted into a competitive upper Light Meal Provided for the LLBO Food Distribution Hope True, Rena Campbell and division program at the Carlson “Join us for a talking circle to come together Division, then she worked for the Karmen Uecker. Interment will school of Management. Cass Lake IHS from 1991-1994, be in the Battle Point Cemetery at with others experiencing grief. Craft supplies she then moved to and worked in Federal Dam following her service. She will be missed greatly by will be available for a therapeutic approach at Rockville, Maryland from 1994- her community for not only her healing.” 1998 before returning home to Patty’s care has been entrusted to traditional talents but for her C.L. in 1999 to work as the Patient Northern Peace Funeral Home. generosity and her big smile. She 16 Gichimanidoo-giizis • Great Spirit Moon January 2017 | Debahjimon Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Tribal Court

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In the Matter of the Welfare of the In the Matter of the Welfare of the In the Matter of the Welfare of the In the Matter of the Welfare of the In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: Nicole M. Taylor, Child(ren) of: Michelle TeJohn, Child(ren) of: Crystal Fisherman Child(ren) of: Michelle Hunt, Child(ren) of: Ashley J. Robin- Custodian; and Richard Laroque, Parents. Parent. son, Joseph J. Bedeau, Warren J. L. J. Beaulieu, Lloyde A. Dahl, Jr., Heather TeJohn and Darryl Court File No. CP-16-26 Court File No. CP-16-42 and Terrance L. Jones, Parents Johnson, Parents. and Nicholas B. Sherman, Par- NOTICE NOTICE Court File No. CP-16-33 ents. Court File No. CP-16-09 YOU ARE HEREBY notified that YOU ARE HEREBY notified that NOTICE Court File No. CP-16-34 NOTICE on August 9, 2016, an Emergen- on December 21, 2016, an Emer- cy Child/Family Protection gency Child/Family Protec- YOU ARE HEREBY notified that NOTICE YOU ARE HEREBY notified that Petition was filed in Leech tion Petition was filed in Leech on October 7, 2016, an Emergen- on January 12, 2017, a Petition Lake Tribal Court regarding the Lake Tribal Court regarding the cy Child/Family Protection YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on to Suspend Parental Rights child(ren) of the above-named par- child(ren) of the above-named par- Petition was filed in Leech October 19, 2016, an Emergency was filed in Leech Lake Tribal ents. Please contact Leech Lake ents. Please contact Leech Lake Lake Tribal Court regarding the Child/Family Protection Peti- Court regarding the child(ren) of Tribal Court Administration for Tribal Court Administration for child(ren) of the above-named par- tion was filed in Leech Lake the above-named custodian/par- the next hearing date and time. the next hearing date and time. ents. Please contact Leech Lake Tribal Court regarding the ents. Please contact Leech Lake The telephone number is (218) The telephone number is (218) Tribal Court Administration for child(ren) of the above-named par- Tribal Court Administration for 335-3682 or 3586. You are served 335-3682 or 3586. You are served the next hearing date and time. ents. Please contact Leech Lake the next hearing date and time. with this notice because you are with this notice because you are The telephone number is (218) Tribal Court Administration for The telephone number is (218) a party to this proceeding. If you a party to this proceeding. If you 335-3682 or 3586. You are served the next hearing date and time. 335-3682 or 3586. You are served fail to appear for this hearing the fail to appear for this hearing the with this notice because you are The telephone number is (218) with this notice because you are Court may find you in default and Court may find you in default and a party to this proceeding. If you 335-3682 or 3586. You are served a party to this proceeding. If you enter an order against you. enter an order against you. fail to appear for this hearing the with this notice because you are fail to appear for this hearing the Court may find you in default and a party to this proceeding. If you Court may find you in default and enter an order against you. fail to appear for this hearing the enter an order against you. Court may find you in default and enter an order against you. -LEGAL NOTICE BY PUBLICATION- -LEGAL NOTICE BY PUBLICATION-

-LEGAL NOTICE BY PUBLICATION- LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE IN TRIBAL COURT IN TRIBAL COURT IN TRIBAL COURT In Re the Marriage of: In Re the Marriage of: In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: Angela Carol Jacobs, Petitioner, Fred K. Jackson Sr., Petitioner, Carolee Geving and Andre Flowers, Parents. Kyle George Jacobs, Respondent. Sharon E. Raisch-Jackson, Respondent. CASE NO. FA-16-100 CASE NO. FA-16-220 Court File No. CP-16-37 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the petitioner YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the petitioner NOTICE above has filed a legal action against you, Kyle George above has filed a legal action against you, Sharon Jacobs asking for Dissolution of Marriage and oth- Raisch-Jackson asking for Dissolution of Marriage YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on October 31, 2016, an Emergency er relief. Unless you file a response or otherwise file and other relief. Unless you file a response or other- Child/Family Protection Petition was filed in Leech Lake Tribal your answer in this cause in the office of the Leech Lake wise file your answer in this cause in the office of the Court regarding the child(ren) of the above-named parents. Please con- Leech Lake Tribal Court, 16126 John Moose Drive NW tact Leech Lake Tribal Court Administration for the next hearing date and Tribal Court, 16126 John Moose Drive NW Cass Lake, MN. A Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage and other Cass Lake, MN. A Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage time. The telephone number is (218) 335-3682 or 3586. You are served and other relief may be granted as requested for by the with this notice because you are a party to this proceeding. If you fail to relief may be granted as requested for by the petitioner. You are served with this notice via publication in the petitioner. appear for this hearing the Court may find you in default and enter an order You are served with this notice via publication in the against you. DaBahJiMon in two consecutive issues because you are a party to this proceeding. If you have questions, DaBahJiMon in two consecutive issues because you you may contact the Leech Lake Tribal Court at the are a party to this proceeding. If you have questions, above address or by telephone at 218-335-3682. you may contact the Leech Lake Tribal Court at the above address or by telephone at 218-335-3682. DATED: July 21, 2016. DATED: December 12, 2016. January 2017 | Debahjimon Gichimanidoo-giizis • Great Spirit Moon 17

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Summary of Job Openings

www.llojibwe.org | drop off or mail documents to: Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe – Human Resources 115 Sixth St NW, Suite E - Cass Lake, MN 56633 Fax documents to: 1-218-335-3697 Call 218-335-3698 or toll free 1-800-631-5528 for more info

THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS CLOSE ON JANUARY 27TH, 2017 Parent Engagement Coordinator ~ Education ~ $14.00/hr. ~ Job Code: 17-011 Infant Toddler Teacher ~ Education/Bena Site ~ $10.25/hr. ~ Job Code: 17-010 Kitchen Helper ~ Health/Cass Lake Site ~ $10.25/hr. ~ Job Code: 17-009 Behavioral Health Program Manager ~ Human Services ~ D.O.Q. ~ Job Code: 17-006

THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 3RD, 2017 Cass Lake Cook (2) ~ Education ~ $10.25/hr. ~ Job Code: 17-016 Human Services Director ~ Human Services ~ D.O.Q. ~ Job Code: 17-015 GIS Specialist/Database Manager ~ DRM ~ D.O.Q. ~ Job Code: 17-014 Registered Nurse ~ Human Services ~ D.O.Q. ~ Job Code: 17-013 Botanist/Invasive Species Program Manager ~ DRM ~ D.O.Q. ~ Job Code: 17-012 MnTRECC Program Manager ~ Education ~ D.O.Q. ~ Job Code: 16-181B

THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS ARE OPEN UNTIL FILLED Practice Base Coaching Coordinator ~ Education/ECD ~ D.O.Q. ~ Job Code: 17-008 CD Counselor ~ Human Services ~ D.O.Q. ~ Job Code: 17-004 Inger Cook ~ Education ~ $10.25/hr. ~ Job Code: 16-180 RN MN Choice Assessor ~ Health ~ D.O.Q. ~ Job Code: 16-176 Nutrition Counselor ~ Health ~ D.O.Q. ~ Job Code: 16-162 Bena Pre School Team Leader ~ Education ~ D.O.Q. ~ Job Code: 16-157 Child & Teen Checkup Outreach LPN ~ Health ~ D.O.Q. ~ Job Code: 16-149 Mid-Level Provider ~ Health ~ D.O.Q. ~ Job Code: 16-145 Internal Audit Director ~ Administration ~ D.O.Q. ~ Job Code: 16-133 Child Welfare Attorney ~ Legal/Twin Cities Office ~ D.O.Q. ~ Job Code: 16-115 Environmental Health Specialist ~ Health ~ D.O.Q ~ Job Code: 16-104B Budget Team Leader ~ Finance ~ D.O.Q ~ Job Code: 16-098 Cash Management Team Leader ~ Finance ~ D.O.Q ~ Job Code: 16-097 Cass Lake Special Needs Teacher Assistant (4) ~ Education ~ DOQ ~ Job Code: 16-054 Ball Club Special Needs Teacher Assistant ~ Education ~ $10.25 hr. ~ Job Code: 16-052B Registered Nurse ~ Health ~ D.O.Q. ~ Job Code: 16-047C AOB Infant/Toddler Teacher (2) ~Education ~ DOQ ~ 16-032B Ball Club Family Service Advocate ~ Education ~ $10.25 hr ~ Job Code: 16-026B Child Protection Case Manager (2) ~ Human Services ~ DOQ ~ Job Code: 16-018B

THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS ARE OPEN CONTINUOUS Pt Cashier/Che-We ~ Business Development ~ $10.25/hr ~ Job Code: 17-000 Pt Cashier/ NLE ~ Business Development ~ $10.25/hr ~ Job Code: 17-001 18 Gichimanidoo-giizis • Great Spirit Moon January 2017 | Debahjimon

Contact the DRM Air Quality Program if you answer YES to the following: Attention We are seeking to build a resource directory of • Do you burn wood to heat your vendors that are available to the tribe and com- home? • Is your wood stove old? munity. We are especially interested in: • Does it burn a lot of wood? • Would you be interested in upgrad- ing stoves? • Arts and Crafts Vendors • Skilled Tradesmen • Entrepreneurs • Small Businesses There is an upcoming cost share program to assist with potential wood If you are interested in doing business with the tribe stove change outs. We want to get the word out to Tribal Members and be apart of this upgrade opportunity. and/or advertising in a classified ads section (print and online), Please contact us with your info at

Contact the DRM Air Quality Program at 218-335-7429 [email protected] to get 218-335-8225 or [email protected] or more information. We are looking for both immediate and future projects. 190 Sailstar Dr NW, Cass Lake, MN 56633

Foster Homes Needed On the Leech Lake Reservation ARE YOU BETWEEN THE AGES OF 16 AND 24 Leech Lake Foster Care is in need of loving foster homes within our AND WANT TO COMPLETE YOUR HIGH SCHOOL reservation’s boundaries. Please consider opening your hearts and your homes to ensure the safety and well-being of our children. DIPLOMA OR GET YOUR GED ? Would you like to learn construction skills and earn your certification? BASIC REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: Residence on/near Leech Lake Reservation, Do you want to help yourself, your family and your community? Member of Federally Recognized Tribe App., Home Safety Assessment, Physical Exam, Background Check, & Drug Screening

TYPES OF FOSTER HOMES NEEDED: COME JOIN LEECH LAKE YOUTHBUILD! **Regular **Relative *Emergency PLEASE APPLY AT: **Therapeutic **Medically Fragile L.L. Child Welfare Foster Care **Respite 6035 161st St. NW, For More Information Contact: Cass Lake, MN 56633 Main Office: 218-335-8270 Julie Gordon Youthbuild Coordinator

218-335-3775 OR 218-368-2329

Located in the Facility Center January 2017 | Debahjimon Gichimanidoo-giizis • Great Spirit Moon 19

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