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A Monthly Chronicle of White Earth Reservation

Vol. 24 No. 8 White Earth, Minn. [email protected] Wednesday, August 7, 2019

White Earth RBC addresses issues with White Earth Reservation Elders Picnic Minnesota DHS and billing related to MAT

The White Earth Reservation Business Governor Peggy Flanagan, as well as other Committee (RBC), through its Vice State staff, and expressed our concern that Chairman Eugene “Umsy” Tibbetts, submits this letter came from DHS without any this statement regarding Minnesota advance notice and without any consulta - Department of Human Services (DHS) and tion. Without the Tribe’s knowledge and the issues surrounding the agency’s position towards the end of the engagement, Mr. about billing related to Medication Assisted Ness informed the Tribe that his spouse Therapy (MAT). worked for DHS related to billing and that On April 4, Minnesota Governor Tim his role in the discussion was not a conflict Walz signed Executive Order 19-24, affirm - of interest. We are now unsure of this asser - ing the government-to-government relation - tion. We asked several questions about the ship between the State of Minnesota and content of the letter and we were told that Minnesota’s 11 Tribes. The press release our questions would be looked into for indicates that Governor Walz’s order applies answers. to all state agencies and was made in con - We had not heard anything else from sultation with both agencies and tribal DHS or the State about this matter until the governments as it was written. Tribe received a request for an urgent meet - On May 1, then-Commissioner Tony ing on July 31. The topic of the meeting was Around 250 elders Lourey sent an unsolicited letter to Vice to discuss this matter, and the fact that this attended the annual White Earth Chairman Tibbetts clarifying DHS’s posi - information would soon be made public Elders Picnic on tion regarding how the Tribe had been within the next couple of days. However, the July 26 at Waubun billing for MAT. The letter closes that the Tribe had already published a preliminary City Park. agency, “hope[s] to continue discussions on public notice through a report given by achieving our mutual goal of providing qual - Secretary-Treasurer Roy at a July 19, Elders could visit ity health care and service to members of Special Meeting with Kathy Goodwin, resource booths, White Earth Nation.” The Tribe was Eugene Tibbetts, and Raymond Auginaush enjoy a picnic-style unaware of what discussions were to be con - in attendance. lunch, and win tinued. During the phone conference, Vice door prizes. On June 27, Secretary-Treasurer Alan Chairman Tibbetts, Secretary-Treasurer Serveral White Roy and District 1 Representative Raymond Roy, and District 1 Representative Earth programs Auginaush, as well as several Tribal Auginaush repeated the concern that DHS’s helped prepare employees, travelled from White Earth to St. actual and anticipated course of action was and serve the food, Paul to discuss the letter and to address the not done with any meaningful Tribal consul - along with several Tribe’s concerns. Tribal Officials met with area youth. Patrick Ness, Senior Advisor to Lieutenant See Billing Page 5

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o 8. See Page 6 for more information. Updates P will be provided for the September newspaper. v If you move or have moved in the past, please tell us so we can forward your newspaper or can - Submitted photo cel your old address. We still have papers going to old addresss. Members of the Naytahwaush Boys and Girls Club hold up four of the 15 computers White Earth Tribal and Community College recently donated to the club. Enjoy kids. 2 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Anishinaabeg Today Bemidji State University at 100: The Anishinaabeg Today (AT) is the offical publica - American Indian Resource Center was decades in the making tion of White Earth Reservation and is published once a month. Editorials and articles appearing in the AT are By Joe Bowen “It’s the middle of three reservations,” Cook said, the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily Bemidji Pioneer referring to the three tribal nations within an hour’s drive of reflect the opinion or attitude of the AT staff or the White campus. “It made sense to have a center for Indians there.” Earth Reservation Business Committee. The Anishinaabe Family Center sat on the edge of The university struggles to retain students generally, The AT reserves the right to reject any advertising Bemidji State University’s campus for years. and the social hurdles that make a student leave before or materials submitted for publication. The submission It was a spot for American Indian students to meet, host they’ve earned a degree -- poverty, being the first in their of articles, and photos is encouraged, however, they are fundraisers, and more -- the next step of a years-long effort family to attend college, and so on -- are more pronounced subject to editing for grammar, length, and malicious/ to carve out a space for American Indian students at the uni - in the American Indian community, from which students libelous content. The Editor makes the sole decision of versity, which developed one of Minnesota’s first can feel metaphorically thrown into the deep end of acade - what is published in the AT and will not assume any Indigenous Studies programs (“Indian Studies” until a few mia. years ago) in 1969 and a seminal Ojibwe language program responsibility for unsolicited material nor will the AT “A lot of them sank,” Anton Treuer, a professor of about the same time. guarantee publication upon submission. Deadlines are Ojibwe at the university, said. “Some swam.” The building was in disrepair by the 1980s, though, strictly enforced! Deadline dates are printed on Page 2 The center, then, which routinely hosts social gather - which presented leaders there with a choice: fix it up or in each issue. ings, guest speakers, and has mechanisms in place to help think bigger. The AT is distributed at no charge to all postal students with childcare and even relatively small emergen - They chose the latter, and a decades-long effort to build patrons living on White Earth Reservation, and by mail cies like a minor car repair, works as a “home away from the school’s American Indian Resource Center began. to White Earth Reservation members (who request the home” that can replicate the functions of a traditional Leaders such as Roger Aitken, Don Day and Lee Cook newspaper - one per household) living within the United Anishinaabe community. States. The cost of a newspaper subscription is $12 per secured funding for the resource center in the early 2000s. year for non-members (including descendants) living off Red Lake Nation, White Earth Nation , and the Leech “It’s also a place where American Indian students can the reservation. The AT can be read online for no cost Lake Band of Ojibwe all chipped in several hundred thou - come be themselves,” said Bill Blackwell, Jr., the resource at www.whiteearth.com. sand dollars between them, and the rest came from center’s executive director. “You feel a lot more a part of Minnesota lawmakers then, who voted to borrow millions the campus when you’ve got people with similar back - For more information call 218-983-3285 Ext. for the project. The center opened in 2003. grounds that understand the dynamics of the culture.” 5903, email: [email protected], fax: 218-983- 3641, or write to: Anishinaabeg Today PO Box 418 White Earth, MN 56591 Member of the v Native American Journalist Association v Minnesota Newspaper Association WER Business Committee

Eugene “Umsy” Tibbetts Acting Chairman / District III Representative

Leonard Alan Roy Secretary-Treasurer

Raymond Auginaush Sr. District I Representative

Kathy Goodwin District II Representative Photo by Jillian Gandsey / Bemidji Pioneer The American Indian Resource Center at Bemidji State University hosts social gatherings and guest speakers, and Editor helps students with childcare and even relatively small emergencies like a minor car repair.

Gary W. Padrta White Earth’s blood drive brings in 24 volunteers

Future Issues * The White Earth community hosted a blood drive with patients across the region. Donations from O-negative Vitalant, formerly United Blood Services, on June 26 at donors, the universal blood type, are especially important Deadline Issue Date White Earth Clinic, which helped collect a total of 19 units this time of year due to increased accidents and trauma cases. of blood products for patients in need. Vitalant is the only blood provider to nearly 70 hospitals August 29 September 4 A total of 24 individuals volunteered to donate blood across the region. The blood supply is dependent on selfless and 18 individuals were able to donate during the blood donations from volunteer donors to ensure the lifesaving September 25 October 2 drive. One donor also came forward to donate Power Red needs of the region are met. Cells (2RBC) which collects two units of red blood cells About 30 percent of Vitalant’s blood supply goes to can - October 30 November 6 while returning platelets, plasma and a saline solution back cer patients across the region and one in seven people enter - November 27 December 4 to the donor. ing the hospital will need blood. There were three people who volunteered for the first Donors can make a convenient appointment to give December 23 January TBA time. blood at www.bloodhero.com or by calling 877-25- VITAL. Vitalant expressed their gratitude to Randi Berry- With each donation, donors receive a free total cholesterol * Deadline and issue dates subject to change Anderson, who coordinated the drive, test and earn points in Vitalant’s donor rewards program. The Vitalant strives to keep a 5-day supply of every blood next blood drive at this location is planned to be held on: type on the shelf at all times to be able to meet the needs of Sept. 4. Manoomin-giizis (Ricing Moon) 7, 2019 Anishinaabeg Today 3

News From Secretary-Treasurer Alan Roy Save the date: Why we need to fix the 2016 Medure short. That substantially Renegotiated Settlement prejudiced the interests Elder Talking Circle (White Earth is in the Oil and Gas Business) of the Judgment Sept. 12th / 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. Creditor to the extent of Shooting Star Casino Event Center, Mahnomen A critic of mine has said the rearview mirror is $21 million dollars. smaller than the windshield for a reason. I say that Further, when read - Please call Ami to register at 218-983-3285 Ext. 5923 the size of an object may appear larger than it ing the Special Warranty appears, but its size still remains the same. This year, Deed and the Oil and Seats are limited! the RBC authorized the Administration to assess the Gas Deed, the attorney *The Elder Summit has been postponed until 2020* 2016 Medure Renegotiated Settlement. Here are lien language in the some facts, and why the settlement needs to be revis - Retainer Agreements ited. and the deeds are not The Judgment amount was approximately $21 consistent which pose a million dollars but the recovery was limited to problem. Terms of Retainer Agreements are to be approximately $1 million dollars. The substantially strictly followed when it comes to protecting the limited recovery was led by the former Secretary- client’s interests. The Retainer Agreements regarding Treasurer, the Tribe’s CFO, and an outside attorney this matter was to get a lien, meaning a charging lien, and authorized by the 2014-2016 White Earth Tribal on the total sum recovered, and its worth at the time Council. of recovery. Not its future value. Prior to 2016, the file records show that during Upon reviewing court documents, the 2014-2016 litigation Angelo Medure transferred several proper - RBC knowingly involved the Tribe in the oil and gas ties to his wife’s entities and encumbered them with industry as there is specific mention of oil and gas the secured creditor being an entity or sub-entity in rights in the 2016 recovery. which Angelo or one of his family members held I have several issues with this whole affair: controlling interest. 1. Tribal members were kept in the dark on the The transferees were all insiders. limited recovery In short, these are hornbook fraudulent trans - 2. The Tribe was only able to recover less than $1 fers/conveyances; and, this is confirmed because million on a $21 million judgement research shows that shortly after the settlement, the 3. The Tribe has oil and gas interests that need to properties went back to Angelo or one of his entities be addressed at some point and the encumbrances were satisfied. Each transfer has all the classic badges of fraud. 4. Fraud, and or malpractice is written all over Also, there is nothing in the file that showed any this agreement. Revised retainer agreements on oil effort to put the Judgement Debtors into and gas lands needs to be explained if it was changed Receivership or to set aside the fraudulent con - from time of recovery to future value. Folks need to veyances to attempt to bring valuable assets back to be held accountable for this issue. the Judgment Debtors for levy and execution and Moving forward, Tribal members can expect to application to the judgment. hear information on why we need to fix the 2016 In short, once judgment was entered, judgment Medure Renegotiated Settlement, and how White satisfaction efforts were both incomplete and cut- Earth will get out of the oil and gas business. Housing Authority seeking tribal members who own their home on White Earth Reservation

The White Earth Reservation Housing Authority tion. is looking for White Earth tribal members that own 8) Must reside within the boundaries of the and occupy their homes year-round. Housing is White Earth Reservation. applying for funds to help assist homeowners with To get more information about the project, rehab and they want to create an applicant pool in please contact Gary Stevens, Mike Heisler or Monte case they are granted funding. Farley at the White Earth Housing Authority office at Homeowners must meet eligibility requirements 218-473-4663. which include: 1) Income, which includes income from all sources, must provide proof of all income. 2) Must be able to provide proof of homeown - ership including land. Land that is private owned by the applicant must provide a deed showing owner - ship of the land. 3) Must not have received assistance from the Federal Home Loan Bank in the past 10 years. 4) Must be able to provide White Earth tribal membership enrollment documentation. 5) If any person is handicapped or disabled in the home – must be able to provide medical docu - mentation that attests to that. 6) Homes on tribal land must be able to provide a copy of their homesite lease with the White Earth Nation. 7) Homeowners that have an application on file for homeowner assistance must update their applica - 4 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, August 7, 2019 WE Reservation Business Committee authorizes $1 million for funeral fund

The White Earth Reservation Business “Trying to raise money to provide a nice funeral cre - Committee, by a vote of 2-0, authorized $1 million to ates added pressure and stress. This fund will give be deposited in a funeral fund for White Earth mem - people a peace of mind that the Tribe will help them bers during a Special Meeting held July 31. with burial expenses.” The decision was reached during discussions Currently, Tribal members receive $400 for related to life and death benefits. A motion was made funeral expenses. The new fund will substantially by Secretary-Treasurer Alan Roy and seconded by increase the amount available. District 1 Representative Raymond Auginuash to authorize the fund for implementation on Oct. 1 Program eligibility and funding availability will “Losing a loved one is very hard on families,” be published by the White Earth Constituents pro - said acting Chairman Eugene “Umsy” Tibbetts. gram, which will be provided before Oct. 1.

2019 RBC picnic volleyball champions

Energy Assistance Program Notice

Applications for the 2020 Energy Assistance Program will be sent out mid August for those individuals that applied last winter and were approved. For those of you that did not apply last winter, applications will be available at the end of August. Please complete application neatly and completely with all questions answered. Funding usually comes in first part of November. If you have any questions or concerns please call us at 218-473-2711. The fax number is 218-473-2719.

Photo by Karen Kellerhuis

The White Earth Reservation Business Committee annual picnic was held July 12 at the Shooting Star Casino. The day was filled with socializing, food, live music and games. Winning the volleyball cham - pionship were Kelly Phillips (top row from left), Travis Roy, and Curtis Rogers, Autumn Stevens (bot - tom row from left), Krysta Heisler and Cortney Pemberton.

The Pine Point Traditional Powwow is August 9-11 Manoomin-giizis (Ricing Moon) 7, 2019 Anishinaabeg Today 5

Billing from Front Page Rez Briefs tation. We also reiterated the list of concerns voiced at staff have initiated changes to keep the Behavioral Cost of descendant certificate increasing the June 27 meeting since we received no follow-up to Health program operational.” As of Oct. 1, descendant certificates (non-enrollee CDIB) will our requests and inquiries. White Earth is a leader in developing and provid - be going from $25 to $35 for 1st and 2nd generations. If you have We are deeply troubled by the lack of meaningful ing services to help our Tribal members overcome consultation on this issue and assert that none of the questions, please contact Tony Villebrun at 218-983-4643 Ext. 5251 communications with the Tribe concerning this topic See Billing Page 12 or [email protected]. qualifies as appropriate government-to-government conversations. We asked questions and expected VFW auxiliary meeting Aug. 12 The VFW Post 9880 Auxiliary will meet on Monday, Aug. 12 at responses; we received an urgent request for a mid- Behavioral Health Funds week late-afternoon conference call. At a bare mini - 8 a.m. at the VFW Hall in Ogema. All members encouraged to mum, we expected actual dialogue between a State Audit (OGP) attend. Please note the summer meeting time change! agency and a Tribal government as ordered by the As Tribal members may recall, the RBC Governor. That is manaaji’idiwin – respect. Name correction authorized an audit of the Behavioral Health pro - Despite how past interactions have gone, the Tribe The name of the new White Earth Junior Princess in the July 3 gram and its funds. Since the October 2018 autho - agrees to work with DHS and the State to resolve this Anishinaabeg Today was incorrect. Her name is Kyra Axdahl. rization, the audit has expanded from the expendi - so long as the same courtesy is extended to us. We tures of 2016 to more recent items. This message is expect several conversations will need to happen in a Waubun trails are available for walking being delivered at the request of Tribal members short timeframe, which will also necessarily include The Waubun School Forest trails are available for walking. Take that want an update on the program. Much of the the Tribe’s new chairman once that person is elected a walk on Maple Ridge trail and see the new outdoor classroom. The information remains preliminary, and is a matter of forest is located at 2541 Hwy 113 (9.2 miles east of Waubun). and seated following the upcoming election. We public information as defined under Article VI, understand that DHS has requested an audit from the Section 1(b) of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Just a friendly reminder Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) but Constitution. The White Earth Natural Resources Department would like to do not know when that audit will be complete. We While conducting these audits, the Behavioral remind residents to clean up yards and remove and properly dispose informed DHS that the Tribe also initiated an investi - Health program received a letter from the of all garbage and debris. The White Earth Land Department will be gation and audit on our end, and similarly do not have Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) performing site evaluation’s and White Earth Conservation will be an anticipated timeframe for completion. in reference to take-home suboxone encounter enforcing any violations of the White Earth Environmental code. As a matter of clarification, and prior to DHS’s rates in May 2019. The immediate message from request for an audit from the OLA, in 2018 the Tribe DHS was to halt billing for these services. initiated its own audits through its Other Since receiving the message in May 2019, the White Earth Car Seat Prevention Program Governmental Project similarly related to MAT and its RBC initiated a forensic audit of the program after • Is your child in need of a car seat? associated funds. In response to the May 1 unsolicited an engagement with a MAT consultant by the • Are you wondering if your child needs the next stage car seat? letter, the Tribe authorized an additional forensic audit name of Adam Fairbanks during a Special • Let us help to secure your child’s future in the correct car seat! of the program. The Tribe’s concerns predate DHS’s Meeting. Shortly thereafter the RBC briefly met • We are available for car seat education Monday through Friday; concerns. with the State on the status of the MAT 3rd party 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Because DHS and the State were the architects billing rates. Numerous resignations have Please call Danielle Darco at 218-936-3285 Ext. 1324 or of the billing structure that is being recalled, and occurred. Bryanna Chilton Ext. 1259 to help answer any question you may specific Tribal employees that designed the billing While the audit remains incomplete, initial have or to schedule an appointment. for the Tribe have since resigned amid the audits reports indicate a substantial decrease in 3rd Party the Tribe authorized in 2018 and 2019, the situation Revenue that could reduce net revenue by 80%. Tents will require a rental fee calls for shared responsibility. The White Earth Until the matter is resolved through the audit There is a $200 rental fee for the 30 x 30 tent from White Earth Behavioral Health Director, Jeri Jasken, has since been process and further deliberation with State and Maintenance. It includes set up and tear down. Payment in full will placed on Investigative Suspension related to Federal officials, preliminary estimates show that be required before set up. Behavioral Health funds and the authorized audits. this reduction would reduce net revenue of about One of the primary individuals associated with the $12 million immediately and annually. This direct - Looking for a job? now unauthorized billing architecture includes Red ly affects Other Governmental Funds (OGF) that The White Earth Human Resources Department has a Job Lake MAT Consultant Adam Fairbanks, former White account for approximately $35 million with a Hotline. Call 218-983-3285 and ask for Ext. 1000, or look online at Earth employee. According to DHS Staff, Red Lake majority of the funds directly associated with www.whiteearth.com. Nation under his consultation attempted to replicate Behavioral Health. The Department Director and the 2017 unauthorized White Earth MAT billing archi - staff have initiated changes to keep the Behavioral WE Urban Council meeting dates tecture. DHS staff reference this attempted replication Health program operational. The White Earth Urban Community Council meets the second as part of the reasons an OLA audit has been requested. Moreover, if the audit determines that White Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Fixing the problem should remain the focus; however, Earth Behavioral Health billing practices estab - building at 1308 E. Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis. there are real world consequences that will directly lished from 2014-2018 are not in conformance impact hundreds of Tribal members that depend on with established policies, procedures, and agree - White Earth Urban Liaison Office ments, a substantial “take back” or return of programs supported by these funds. The White Earth Urban Liaison Office address is 214 West Behavioral Health funds to State and Federal pro - DHS claims that there will be an $11 million take Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis at the Carriage House behind the grams will be mandated. At minimum estimates back due to overbilling that started in 2017. The Tribe brick mansion. Thier phone number is 612-813-1590 Ext. 6634. will honor this claim so long as it is proven. The May indicate possibly $10 million of funds may need to be returned, which is subject to change. 1, 2019 unsolicited letter instructs the Tribe to halt Iron Range Area Community Council billing related to the program being audited. The Tribe The Other Governmental Project (OGP) has taken necessary measures to address this matter The Iron Range Area Community Council holds a meeting on has authorized this request and it has made necessary and to protect the interests of the Tribe. Addressing the second Wednesday of each month at the Greenway Township changes to protect the interests of Tribal members. these matters swiftly and aggressively will always Hall in Marble, Minn. The Council encourages everyone to attend. As Secretary-Treasurer Roy stated in a July 17 let - be a priority of the Secretary-Treasurer. Moreover, ter to the RBC and Tribal members, “initial reports if auditors discover fraud associated with the pro - Veterans Crisis Line indicate a substantial decrease in 3rd Party Revenue gram, which I have cause to address through this Veterans Crisis Line connects veterans in crisis and their fami - that could reduce net revenue by 80 percent [for the message, an assessment of correct and appropriate lies and friends with qualified, caring responders through a confiden - Behavioral Health Department]. Until the matter is legal action will occur and any subsequent referral tial toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved resolved through the audit process and [with] further to appropriate authorities will be supported. ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1, chat online or send a text deliberation with State and Federal officials, prelimi - If there are any questions or feedback, I can message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 nary estimates show that this reduction would reduce be reached at [email protected] or days a week, 365 days a year. net revenue of about $12 million immediately and 218-983-3285. annually. This directly affects Other Governmental Booking White Earth Community Center Funds (OGF) that account for approximately $35 mil - Sincerely, To book an event at the White Earth Community Center call lion with a majority of the funds directly associated Alan Roy Secretary-Treasurer Mike Bevins at 218-204-0128. Please call after 4:30 p.m. with Behavioral Health. The Department Director and 6 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, August 7, 2019 Naytahwaush Harvest Fest 2019 September 6th, 7th, & 8th

Host Drum : Sunday, Sept. 8 TC Boyz Grand Entry - 1 p.m.

Co-Host Drum : First Seven Drums Paid Ojibwe Nation Princess and Brave Contest MC’s : Murphy Thomas and Frank Stech Committee Give Away

Arena Directors : Men’s Woodland Special Thomas Mason and Lucas Hisgun Women’s Old Style Jingle Special Thursday, Sept. 5 Blessing of the Grounds Switch Dance Special

Friday, Sept. 6 Powwow Committee not responsible for lost Warm ups or stolen property or short-funded travelers Saturday, Sept. 7 Flag Raising - 10 a.m. Contacts : Grand Entries - 1 and 7 p.m. Frank Stech at 218-308-4160 Supper Break around 5 p.m. Greg Blue at 218-261-1048

Midwest Minnesota Community Development Corp and WE Investment Initiative announce staff changes Several staff have been promoted and hired at Tribal and Community College and St. Cloud State Report Pesticide Midwest Minnesota Community Development University. Corporation (MMCDC) and its affiliate company, the Misuse/Drift White Earth Investment Initiative (WEII). • Sue Trnka serves as WEII Community • Christine Clark has been promoted to Services Coordinator. She provides homebuyer edu - MMCDC Chief Financial Officer. As CFO, she will cation, housing advising, free taxpayer assistance White Earth Pesticides oversee accounting, budgeting, compliance, cash and related services in Mahnomen, Becker and Otter Program management, and financial analysis as well as devel - Tail counties. She has a history of community leader - opment and implementation of related policies and ship and involvement, serving in various city govern - procedures. Christine graduated Cum Laude from ment, nonprofit and service club roles. Sue obtained 218-935-2488 Ext. 2115 Moorhead State University-Moorhead in Business a Bachelor of Science in Management from the Administration with concentrations in Accounting University of Phoenix. Finance and Economics. • Amanda Hanson is now MMCDC Director of • Trina Berry has joined MMCDC as adminis - Human Resources. She will carry out functions relat - trative assistant, with 20 years of experience in the ed to personnel recruitment and management for financial services industry. She attended Inver Hills MMCDC and its affiliates. She holds a Juris Community College and the University of Doctorate from the University of Minnesota Law Minnesota, with a concentration in Business School and a Bachelor’s of Science in Administrative Communication. She is MMCDC’s Communicating Arts from the University of lead customer service representative, maintains an Wisconsin-Superior. orderly office environment, and provides administra - • Rae Smith is the new WEII Loan Processor / tive and compliance support to the Board of Administrative Assistant. Rae will be the primary Directors, President, CFO and others. customer service contact in the office and also will provide support to the loan officer in managing appli - MMCDC is a private nonprofit company provid - cations, obtaining borrower information and required ing commercial and home mortgage lending, as well documentation, and assisting with loan collection. as housing, business and community development She previously performed compliance-related activi - services throughout Minnesota and the Midwest. ties for the White Earth Tribal Council Government WEII is a Native Community Development Financial and affiliated entities. She attended the White Earth Institution. Dear community members of WE Reservation

You may have been randomly selected to partici - thank you for your time, you will receive a $20 gift pate in a research study being conducted by White card to Walmart. Earth Nation in collaboration with the American Interviewing will be Aug. 16 from 9 a.m to 2 p.m. Indian Cancer Foundation (AICAF) called the Tribal in the Shooting Star Casino Bejou Room and Sept. 5 Tobacco Use Project II (TTUP II). from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Shooting Star Casino You are being asked to take a 30-minute survey White Earth Room. After these dates, interviews will about your use of both traditional and commercial be conducted by appointment on an as-needed basis. tobacco as well as other attitudes, beliefs, and percep - To see if you are on the list please call 218-983-3286 tions around tobacco. For your participation and as a and ask to talk the Public Health staff. Manoomin-giizis (Ricing Moon) 7, 2019 Anishinaabeg Today 7

WE Land Recovery Project financial inquiry Pursuant to Article VI, Section 1(b) of the land stewardship, language fluency, community Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Constitution, this message development, and strengthening our spiritual and cul - is being delivered at the request of Tribal members tural heritage. that want to know if any lands have been transferred WELRP was founded by Winona LaDuke, White from the White Earth Land Recovery Project Earth Enrollee, and the latest tax filings (Form 990) (WELRP) to the White Earth Reservation Business submitted by Ms. LaDuke on its website from 2012 Committee (RBC) for the benefit of Tribal members. show net assets in excess of $1 million. Further As of this date and according to the White Earth inquiry is needed to ascertain current assets that have Land Department, “WELRP has not conveyed any been represented to be for the benefit of Tribal mem - titles over to the Tribe; the White Earth Band of the bers. A notice to WELRP and its donors may be Minnesota Chippewa Tribe has received zero parcels required that accurately depicts that the WELRP has of land from the WELRP.” No lands have been trans - no affiliation with White Earth Reservation despite its ferred since 1989. mission. Tribal members have raised concerns related to The Secretary-Treasurer will initiate a financial the representation of White Earth Reservation and the inquiry into the matter. donations received by the WELRP since its founding, If there are any questions or feedback, I can be which have been represented to be for the benefit of reached at [email protected] or 218-983- Tribal members even though no lands have been con - 3285. veyed. According to the organization, the mission of the WELRP is to facilitate the recovery of the original land base of the White Earth Indian Reservation while Alan Roy preserving and restoring traditional practices of sound White Earth Secretary-Treasurer Tribal Council seeking applicants to serve + KIDS SAND COIN HUNT AFTER THE PARADE AT THE BALL DIAMOND. on White Earth Gaming Commission SPONSERED By THE OGEMA COMMUNITy DEVELOPMENT BANK +

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The White Earth Tribal Council is seeking appli - (3) A Judge or employee of the Tribal Court; cants to serve on the White Earth Gaming (4) Employed by any Gaming Operation; Commission. (5) Resides in the same household with a person Description of the Position . The White Earth employed as a Primary Management Official or Key Tribal Council (Band) is seeking letters of interest in Employee of any Gaming Operation; serving as a member of the White Earth Gaming (6) Has a direct or indirect financial interest in the Commission (“Commission”). The Commission is a Gaming Operation, including any Management five person body that is a subdivision of the White Contractor, or a direct financial interest in any Gaming Earth Band. The Commission is responsible for ensur - Supplier. For purposes of this Section, (i) direct finan - ing that all gaming activities within the Band’s juris - cial interest shall not include the right to per capita dis - diction are conducted in conformance with the applic - tributions of Gaming revenues pursuant to the IGRA able policies and regulations including the Bands but shall include direct ownership of stock in a pub - Gaming Ordinance. licly traded company and, (ii) indirect financial interest Eligibility . In addition to the qualifications set shall not include ownership of any mutual funds that forth below, candidates for the Commission shall have hold such stock. experience and training of sufficient scope, depth and (7) Employed or otherwise serves in a position with relevancy to enable him/her to fulfill his/her duties as responsibilities that create a conflict of interest or the shown through at least four (4) years experience in appearance of a conflict of interest with the duties and gaming or other regulatory affairs, public accounting responsibilities of the Commission, as determined by or business finance, public or business administration, the Tribal Council; or judicial or dispute resolution services, criminal justice, (8) Unable to establish and maintain eligibility to civil or criminal investigation, or law. Candidates serve as a Gaming Commissioner under the require - Fergus Falls must be an enrolled member of White Earth. A bach - ments set forth in this Section. elor’s degree in a relevant area of study is preferred. Ethics Requirements . Gaming Commissioners 218-736-5673 Appointment Process . Commissioners are are subject to the Gaming Ordinance Code of Ethics *Licensed in Minnesota and White Earth Tribal Courts appointed by the Tribal Council and serve a four (4) located under section X (10). year term of office. A Commissioner must meet all How To Apply . White Earth members who meet applicable licensing standards under the Bands the qualifications, and are willing to be considered for Gaming ordinance as determined through a compre - appointment, must submit a written statement of inter - hensive background investigation to be conducted est and a current résumé by one of the following meth - prior to appointment. ods: Attention Time Commitmen t. The Commission typically Mail : Nakoa Graff, Human Resources Director meets one (1) day per month Commissioners may PO Box 418 White Earth Urban Members! spend some limited additional time in Commission White Earth, MN 56591 What : White Earth Tribal ID’s, Wild Rice Sale, business outside of meetings. Fax : 218-983-4343 Att: Nakoa Graff Stipend . This is not a full-time position and Email : [email protected] Enrollment Department Commissioners are not eligible for any Band employee As stated earlier, prior to appointment, a compre - benefits. Commissioners are compensated as indepen - hensive background investigation will be conducted by When : September 26-27 dent contractors at a rate established by the Tribal the Compliance Division to determine whether the Thursday - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 9 to 11:45 a.m. Council. potential appointee meets all applicable licensing stan - Qualifications - no person shall serve on the dards under the Bands Gaming Ordinance. Therefore, Where : White Earth Urban Office Commission if that person is: a potential appointee must obtain from, complete, and 214 West Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis (1) Under the age of eighteen (18); return to the Compliance Background and (2) Been convicted or terminated from any Gaming Adjudication Department, all required background operation for theft, misrepresentation or fraud of any investigation forms. FMI: White Earth Facebook or Call 612-813-1590 kind. This posting shall remain open until filled. 8 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Annual Take a Kid Fishing

Photo by Lita Doran

The annual Take a Kid Fishing was held July 16 at Little Elbow Lake Park. More than 70 reservation youth attended. They were treated to a day of fishing, games, interac - tive science exhibits and a picnic lunch. Unfortunately, the second day was cancelled due to rain. Manoomin-giizis (Ricing Moon) 7, 2019 Anishinaabeg Today 9

White Earth welcomes Minnesota commissioners THE DOCTOR’S CORNER

Age Related Macular Degeneration

By Taylor Lauermann, IV Extern and David J. Bellware, OD White Earth Health Center

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an ocular disease that can cause progressive visual impairment or even blindness in people over the age of 50. It is estimated that 15 million people are living with macular degeneration and there are 200,000 new cases every year according to the University of California Irvine Health. According to the National Eye Institute, AMD is leading cause of vision loss in people over the age of 50. The macula is the part of the retina responsible for providing the fine detail of our central vision. The macula helps us see to drive, read, and recognize faces. AMD happens when changes occur in the macula of the retina in the back of the eye with time. These changes can cause permanent loss of central vision. The retina in the back of the eye produces a waste product called Lipofuscin. Sometimes the Lipofuscin waste product will build up in the eye as we age. When these waste products accumulate in the retina, they are called The White Earth drusen. Drusen start smaller, but they can grow larger to create more Tribal Council and severe vision loss from AMD. staff recently met There are two types of AMD: “Dry” or non-exudative, and with the Minnesota “Wet” or exudative. Dry AMD is the most common. It typically Department of Public causes milder progressive vision loss over an extended time period. Safety Commissioner Wet AMD is the other type of macular degeneration. There can be John Harrington, top, up to an 18 percent chance that new blood vessels start to grow and Minnesota where the drusen are, this condition will cause wet AMD. Wet AMD Department of is the most severe form and it can cause dramatic vision loss that Revenue typically requires more aggressive treatment. Commissioner Certain people are at a greater risk for AMD for multiple reasons. Cynthia Bauerly at Some of the main risk factors are smoking, obesity, family history the RBC. and high blood pressure. Smoking increases the chances of devel - They discussed serveral issues oping AMD by four times for current smokers and 1.29 times for for - related to Indian mer smokers according to the American Academy of Country and those Ophthalmology. Smoking is the greatest risk factor that can be con - that are unique to trolled by patients. Family history is a major risk factor for AMD. White Earth If a family member has a history of AMD, it increases the chances of developing AMD by 2.4 times. Photos by Treatment of AMD includes exercising daily, controlling blood Gary W. Padrta pressure, using ultraviolet light protection (sunglasses) for your eyes, stop smoking, maintain a balanced diet with foods high in vit - White Earth Veterans News amin C, vitamin E, zinc, taking vitamin supplements containing a formula labeled with AREDS 2, and other surgical options. The AREDS 2 label is present on certain ocular vitamins that are recom - ating not more than 12 nautical miles seaward from By Tom Spry mended to help stop the progression of AMD. The term “AREDS 2” the demarcation line of the waters of Vietnam and White Earth Tribal Veteran Service Officer comes from the second Age Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS). Cambodia as defined in Public Law 116-23 , between The AREDS 2 formula is the safest for smokers and prior smokers The White Earth Veteran Association will meet January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, are presumed to to take because it does not contain the high levels of Beta-carotene Tuesday, Sept. 3 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the have been exposed to herbicides such as Agent that have been associated with an increased risk of cancer in smok - Mahnomen Center. The White Earth Veterans Orange and may be entitled to service connection for ers. The earlier formula known as AREDS contained high levels of Association meets the first Tuesday of each month. conditions related to that exposure. vitamin A (beta-carotene) that was removed with the introduction of Please contact the White Earth Veterans Association if Those on an Aircraft Carrier outside of the 12 the AREDS 2 formula. The AREDS 2 vitamin formula has shown interested in being involved with the Honor Guard. mile demarcation line will not be eligible. Please con - that it can cause a decrease in progression of AMD over the 5 year The White Earth Veteran’s Honor Guard is available tact this office as soon as you can. Age Related Eye Disease Studied period. for funerals. 2) Minnesotans’ Military Appreciation Fund Grant Events : If dry AMD is present in the eyes, there is a risk that the disease Application http://www.thankmntroops.org/apply/ Pine Point Pow Wow may progress to Wet AMD. The wet form of AMD is a problem Eligibility Criteria August 10-11 because it can cause fluid swelling in the back of the eye. This 1. Minnesota resident prior to deployment or non- Saturday, Aug. 10: Grand Entry at 1 and 7 p.m. swelling can lead to large vision loss. The presence of Wet AMD Minnesota resident as stated below Sunday, Aug. 11: Grand Entry at 1p.m. may require treatment by surgical means. This could include the use 2. Served in a designated Combat Zone and received of laser, intra-vitreal injection, or other procedures. Patients can Attention Veterans - two big announcements! Hostile Fire Pay after September 11, 2001. Please monitor their vision in between appointments by using an amsler contact this office for the application procedure. 1) Vietnam Blue Water Navy Veterans are entitled grid at home to detect subtle changes in the central vision. to a presumption of service connection for conditions The White Earth Tribal Veteran Service Officer is Once AMD begins to develop, the changes in the macula of the related to Agent Orange exposure. This extension of located at the White Earth Veterans Association build - retina cannot be reversed. This makes it extremely important to the presumption is a result of Public Law 116-23 , the ing, 2219 College Road in Mahnomen. diagnose the condition early, monitor disease progression, and use Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019, You can reach me at 218-936-5650, email appropriate therapy to slow progression. Therefore it is very impor - signed into law on June 25, 2019. The law takes effect [email protected], or fax 218-936-5651. Office tant to see your local optometrist yearly if you have any AMD or January 1, 2020 . hours are from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through AMD risk factors. The law states that Veterans aboard a vessel oper - Friday . 10 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, August 7, 2019

White Earth PD helps with WE Fest security

Photo by Mike Johnson

The White Earth Police Department provided the command post for law enforcement at the annual WE Fest event Aug. 8-10 at Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes. Manoomin-giizis (Ricing Moon) 7, 2019 Anishinaabeg Today 11

August Food Distribution Calendar

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 2 Office hours: 8 to 4:30 Distro hours: 9 to 3:30 Home Deliveries Bagley, RL, Lunch: 12 to 12:30 Diabetic Screening Ponsford, NTW, Phone: 218-935-2233 w/Sally S. Fax: 218-935-2235 No Distribution

5 6 7 8 9 Home Deliveries Nutrition Nutrition Nutrition Nutrition Mahnomen, Waubun with with with with NAPS-Drop off Colleen B. Colleen B. Colleen B. Colleen B. No Distribution

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Nutrition Nutrition Nutrition Home No with with with Deliveries Distribution Colleen B. Colleen B. Debra B. White Earth

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Nutrition Nutrition Home Diabetic No with with Deliveries Screening Distribution Colleen B. Colleen B. w/Sally S. Detroit Lakes

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Inventory Nutrition Nutrition Nutrition Nutrition with with with with No Colleen B. Colleen B. Colleen B. Colleen B. Distribution

August White Earth WIC Clinic Calendar

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White Earth WIC Pine Point 40520 Co Hwy 34 CHR Closed Ogema, MN 56569 Building 218-983-6232 9:30-3

5 6 7 8 9 Bagley White Earth By By Elementary Health Appointment Appointment Closed School Center Only Only 10-3 8:15-4

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Mahnomen Mahnomen White Earth Naytahwaush Environmental Environmental Health Supportive Building Building Center Housing Closed 11-5:30 9:30-3 8:15-4 9:30-3

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White Earth By Bagley Naytahwaush Health Appointment Elementary Supportive Closed Center Only School Housing 10-3 8:15-4 9:30-3

26 27 28 29 30 Mahnomen White Earth Rice Lake By Environmental Health Community Appointment Building Center Closed Center Only 9:30-3 9:30-3 8:15-4 12 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Annual Take an Elder Fishing White Earth Reservation 2019-2020 Hunting/Trapping Seasons & Limits Big Game Yearly Limit Bear Baiting Aug. 3 - Aug. 16, 2019 Bear Aug. 17 - Oct. 31, 2019 1 Deer (primitive weapons) Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2019 A total of 2 deer in Deer (modern firearms) Oct. 26 - Dec. 31, 2019 combination w/primitive or modern firearms. Moose, Gray Wolf, Lynx, Elk Closed, No Season 0

Small Game Daily Limit Mourning Dove Sept. 1 - Nov. 30, 2019 25 Rail Sept. 1 - Nov. 30, 2019 25 Snipe Sept. 1 - Nov. 30, 2019 10 Coots Sept. 1 - Nov. 30, 2019 20 Woodcock Sept. 1 - Nov. 30, 2019 10 Cottontail Rabbit Sept. 1 - March 31, 2020 20 Snowshoe Hare Sept. 1 - March 31, 2020 20 Jack Rabbit Sept. 1 - March 31, 2020 20 Gray/Fox Squirrel Sept. 1 - March 31, 2020 20 (combined) Ruffed Grouse Sept. 1 - Jan. 12, 2020 6 Hungarian Partridge Sept. 1 - Jan. 12, 2020 6 Ring-Necked Pheasant Sept. 1 - Jan. 12, 2020 4 (males only) Raccoon Sept. 1 - March 31, 2020 No limit Fox Sept. 1 - March 31, 2020 No limit Coyote Continuous No limit Photo by Gary W. Padrta Prairie Chicken Closed, No Season 0 Sharp-Tailed Grouse Closed, No Season 0 The annual Take an Elder Fishing was held July 18 at Little Elbow Lake Park. More Sandhill Crane Close - No Season 0 than 30 elders attended the event. They were treated to a day of fishing, bingo, door Yearly Limit prizes and a picnic lunch. Wild Turkey Fall Sept. 14 - Nov. 3, 2019 2 Tom/male only in Spring April 1 - May 31, 2020 combination with spring or fall season.

Waterfowl Daily Limit Geese Early Sept. 1 - 20, 2019 10 (All species combined) Late Sept. 21 - Dec. 15, 2019 5 (All species combined) Ducks Sept. 7 - Dec. 15, 2019 10 (No more than 2 hen mallards. No more than 1 canvasback and 1 pintail) Mergansers Sept. 7 - Dec. 15, 2019 5 (No more than 2 hooded)

Trapping* Annual Limit Raccoon Sept. 1 - March 31, 2020 No Limit Badger Sept. 1 - March 31, 2020 No Limit Fox Sept. 1 - March 31, 2020 No Limit Coyote Sept. 1 - March 31, 2020 No Limit Beaver Oct. 1 - April 30, 2020 No Limit Muskrat Oct. 1 - April 30, 2020 No Limit Otter Oct. 1 - March 31, 2020 5 Mink Oct. 1 - March 31, 2020 No Limit Bobcat Nov. 1 - Jan. 31, 2020 6 Billing from Page 5 Fisher/Pine Marten Nov. 1 - Jan. 31, 2020 4 Lynx, Closed, No Season 0 their addictions. One example of this is our ted to providing culturally-appropriate ser - Gray Wolf Closed, No Season 0 MOMS program – recipient of the 2016 vices and we will not stop working toward Commissioner’s Circle of Excellence sobriety for our members. We are dedicated Award, then establishing an urban version of to finding a solution that will not interrupt MOMS in the Twin Cities. The Tribe works that goal. * White Earth tribal members who trap Otter, Fisher, or Bobcat must register these animals endlessly to combat the drug epidemic that at the White Earth Natural Resources building located at Ice Cracking Lake. Hunters and has tried to destroy our communities. Our trappers must have a valid tribal identification card and a valid Harvest Permit. For more staff continues to educate our members and Eugene “Umsy” Tibbetts, information call 218-573-3007. employees about various ways to guide our Vice Chairman loved ones to recovery. The Tribe is commit - WE Reservation Business Committee Manoomin-giizis (Ricing Moon) 7, 2019 Anishinaabeg Today 13 14 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Photos by Candace Rastedt

Customers relax at the White Earth Community Farmers’ Market located on South Main Street in Mahnomen. The Market is open Thursdays from 3 to 6 p.m. White Earth Forestry has Community members invited to corn feed wood available for Spirit Fires Looking for the freshest produce? Support your ies, sweet breads, wild rice, egg noodles, maple and The White Earth Tribal Forestry office has firewood available local growers! The White Earth Community other flavored syrups, honey, many varieties of jellies for Spirit Fires when there is a passing in our communities. This fire - Farmers’ Market is open Thursdays from 3 to 6 p.m. and jams, pickled veggies, packaged herb dips, beau - wood is cut and split, and can be delivered to families on the reser - under the pavilion on South Main Street in tiful woodworking and handmade aprons. The White vation that may be going through the grieving process. Mahnomen. Earth Community Farmers’ Market is a “one-stop There are a few special considerations : Be sure to stop in each week to check out what’s shop.” v This firewood is available for a tribal member passing only. in season and enjoy special events, such as our Need recipes to go with the wonderful veggies? v Firewood deliveries will be limited to one pickup load per Spirit Customer Appreciation Corn Feed on Aug. 22. There Try those put together by our dietician, Diane Fire/passing. will be plenty of butter and salt to go with this special McArthur. The focus on health and wellness contin - v The firewood will be delivered to families within the reservation treat! ues with White Earth Home Health nurses Sally boundary. New potatoes, tomatoes, peas, green beans, Simonson and Danielle Darco, who will be there the v This firewood may be used only for Spirit Fire purposes. cucumbers, lettuce, cabbage, carrots, beets, onions, 1st and 3rd Thursdays of August to do health screen - garlic, swiss chard, kohlrabi, peppers, hot peppers, ings. Enjoy food samples of vendor supplied produce We hope to continue to offer this service as much as we can in rutabagas, broccoli, cauliflower are some of the and then sit and visit with your friends and neigh - the future. Please contact the White Earth Tribal Forestry Office in many vegetables available from our local producers. bors, along with a cup of fresh coffee in your hand, Naytahwaush for this service at 218-935-5967. Herbs such as dill, basil, and parsley are sold while you listen to great music from the band “Hank here as well, as are bagels, breads, rolls, pies, cook - and Friends.” Don’t miss the fun!

MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHy Naytahwaush Indian Health Center Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Pine Point Indian Health Center Wednesday, August 14, 2019

v Are you A patient at IHS? v Female, between the ages of 40-65? v In need of a yearly breast exam and mammogram? To schedule your exam please call the White Earth, Naytahwaush or Pine Point Health Centers at 1-800-477-0125. For transportation call Mary in CHR: 1-855-435-7493 The White Earth Community Farmers’ Market offers produce, herbs, breads, a variety of syrups, home - made crafts and even live music. They are holding a Customer Appreciation Corn Feed on Aug. 22. Manoomin-giizis (Ricing Moon) 7, 2019 Anishinaabeg Today 15

White Earth Tribal and Community College (WETCC) / Fall 2019 Schedule

WETCC offers Elder waiver and Culture waivers Please call 218-935-0417 Ext. 322 for more information and to register for classes 16 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, August 7, 2019

St. Cloud Subaru donates supplies

Submitted photo Photo by Terri Darco

Students from Mahnomen Public Schools took time for a group photo in Central Park in New York City. The Boys and Girls Club youth that have attended summer program - students also traveled to Washington, D.C. ming will be getting a backpack filled with their specific school/ grade supplies! Backpacks will be handed out to parents/ guardians by mid-August! Subaru of St. Cloud’s generous dona - tion to the Boys and Girls Club is allowing youth to go to school Mahnomen students feeling prepared and ready for success! More than 350 filled take an educational trip to New York City and Washington, D.C. backpacks will be handed out.

By Aimee Pederson Day five of the DC/NYC trip included a ferry ride Indian Education Coordinator to view the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island and a Buckanaga meets Johnny Bench Mahnomen Public Schools stop at Ellis Island to visit the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. Back across the Hudson, the group rode the Chaperones from Mahnomen Public Schools took subway to Grand Central Station for lunch and onto 25 students in grades 10-12 and 10 additional adult Times Square before watching Aladdin on Broadway. travelers to Washington D.C., and New York City as Before taking the subway back to lower Manhattan part of an all-inclusive educational trip with the where the students were staying, the students visited Aberdeen, S.D., based educational travel group, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral and Rockefeller Center! World Classrooms. Day six—the final day of the adventure—started Day one of the DC/NYC Trip started with the with a walk to Wall Street on the way to the 9/11 National Mall, Air Force Memorial, National Air and Memorial and 9/11 Museum followed by lunch in Space Museum and ended with a quick stop in front of Central Park. Students departed for home with many the White House before heading to the hotel at memories, souvenirs, and exciting adventures. Thank National Harbor, Maryland located along the Potomac you World Classrooms for the amazing trip—to the River. chaperones, adults, and students! Day two was packed with sightseeing! Travelers started with a visit to the Washington’s estate at Mount Vernon, the Smithsonian Museums, 9/11 Memorial at the Pentagon and ended the long day the Martin Luther King Jr., Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and Thomas Jefferson Memorials! Day three started at Capitol Hill with a tour of The Library of Congress and The Capital Building fol - lowed by a trip to the Holocaust Museum. Learning didn’t stop there as the students also visited the World War II, Korean, and Vietnam War Memorials, along with the Lincoln Memorial. Dinner included pizza and bowling in Georgetown with the famous Georgetown Submitted photo Cupcakes for dessert before ending at National Harbor for the night. White Earth enrollee John D. Buckanaga, right, met baseball leg - endary catcher Johnny Bench during the recent Roger Maris Golf Day four took the group of travelers to The Big Tournament in Fargo. Bench was Buckanaga’s hero back in the Apple! Not before a stop at Arlington National day when he was a catcher too. Bench played in the major Cemetery where they visited the Tomb of the leagues for the Cincinnati Reds from 1967 to 1983 and is a mem - Unknown Warrior and White Earth decorated Veteran ber of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Bench is a 14-time All- Peter Thompson Jr’s burial site. They then made the Star selection and a two-time National League Most Valuable afternoon drive to New York City to “see forever” at The next stop on their educational trip was the Player. Bench is descendant of the Choctaw Nation. the One World Observatory. Capital in Washington, D.C. Manoomin-giizis (Ricing Moon) 7, 2019 Anishinaabeg Today 17 18 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Phone from Page 31 In Need of driving, but cell phone use presents a unique and complex chal - after getting used to it, employees report being happier and at lenge and is addressed by the hands-free law. A driver is still least as productive as when they used their phones. Septic Pumping? expected to avoid other distractions and drive with due care under 2) Use a single earphone that has the microphone, and you If you need your septic system other Minnesota traffic laws. are hands-free. Remember, using earphones in both ears at the pumped call the White Earth Public Are there penalties? same time is illegal in Minnesota. Works Department at 218-983-3202. Yes. The first ticket is $50 plus court fees and the second and 3) Pair your phone to your current car or truck. If your exist - Enrolled elder later tickets are $275 plus court fees. ing vehicle and phone can talk to each other, pair up and go (55 years & older) - $25 Will this make the roads safer? hands-free. Yes, in two ways. In 12 of 15 states with hands-free laws, 4) Buy an auxiliary cable and connect your phone’s earphone Enrolled member traffic fatalities have decreased by an average of 15 percent. jack to your car’s AUX jack. You can operate your phone by voice (54 years & younger) - $80 This law will also help law enforcement keep Minnesotans or single touch and listen through your car’s audio system. safe. Because drivers aren’t allowed to have a phone in their hand, Auxiliary cables can be purchased for less than $5. Non-enrollee (any age) - $115 it’ll be easier for law enforcement to see violations and take more 5) If your car is older and doesn’t have an AUX jack but has effective action. a cassette player, you can buy an adapter that fits into the cassette Non-White Earth Businesses - $120 Through public awareness and education, the goal is for player and allows you to connect your phone through the ear - Minnesotans to comply with the new law without enforcement phone jack. The cassette adapters cost about $30. (Must live on White Earth Reservation) action. 6) Buy a holder to clip your phone to the dash. You can use How to go hands-free (from cheapest to most expensive...) it in a voice-activated or single-touch mode. Clips can be simple 1) Don’t use your phone when you drive. Put your phone in and cheap or complicated. Make sure you get one that holds your You can reach the the glove compartment or trunk or backseat or turn on a do-not- phone securely. Prices range from less than $5 to $50. Anishinaabeg Today disturb app and enjoy the drive. It’s free, and you will be sur - 7) Buy a Bluetooth speaker or earphone to pair with your at 218-983-3285 Ext. 5903 prised at how many new sights you will see on your drive. A num - phone. There are many after-market choices for both, all of which or [email protected] ber of large, successful companies have adopted no-phone-use let you go hands-free. Prices are generally in the $10 to $50 policies for their employees while driving on company time, and range. Manoomin-giizis (Ricing Moon) 7, 2019 Anishinaabeg Today 19

White Earth Nation addresses meaningful reform and to better serve Native People

Editor’s note : White Earth Secretary-Treasurer Alan Bottom line, we need to assess Article II with Roy spoke before the MCT Tribal Executive Committee at a Resolutions 31-15 and 32-15, and the EIR for possible public meeting held Monday, July 8 in Walker, Minn. enrollment reform and Constitutional implementation. For those concerned with the possible rise in enrollment num - Good afternoon and thank you Madam President, mem - bers, the answer to this concern is both pragmatic and values bers of the committee, Tribal members, and distinguished driven. A historical injustice occurred against our People. We guests. I am Alan Roy, Secretary-Treasurer of the White have the freedom to choose its outcome by ending the injus - Earth Nation. I have served honorably on this committee for tice or allow the issue to carry on. approximately a year. Today I issue this statement in hopes The injustice was the displacement of People, blood and of meaningful reform and to better serve our People. identity for land. An injustice against one is an injustice The first matter that I wish to address—after weeks-long against all. The truth is, if we cannot run from our past, we Tribal government engagement that was caused by concerns will not escape our future: continued displacement. related to the MCT Land Transfer Resolution (96-19)— Depending on their laws, nations may die slowly and comes from the Enrollment Impact Report (EIR). However, sooner than they think. If there is great concern about the I will address Article IV – Tribal Elections, Section 4, other - issue that may stall Tribal Leaders from presenting it to the wise known as the felony clause, and as stated Article II – People for decision, questions must be asked: Membership as its affected by the EIR. I will also address the • Have we reduced ourselves to what’s best for the few need for a Special Meeting to be held related to the approved is better than what’s best for the whole? MCT Land Transfer Resolution (96-19). • Does rabid self-interest supersede public interest? Article II – Enrollments: Address historical injustice, • As Tribal Leaders, what will you do to fix this? consider reform, initiate Clan Mothers We are burdened with knowledge that hundreds of thou - First, as related to Article II, Resolution 31-15 includes sands of people are affected by enrollment. The issue will First Nation Anishinaabe blood and Resolution 32-15 persist until its presented to the People for decision. includes other verified federally recognized Article IV, Section 4 – Elections: Strengthen and Anishinaabe/Ojibway/Chippewa blood, both to be brought Amend the Felony Clause, support Clan Mother deci - forward for a Secretarial Election ballot decision by MCT sions Tribal members. As I engaged several Tribal Leaders, many Second, Article IV, Section 4, also deserves assessment believed that the issue of enrollment reform is long overdue. as large segments of our population are disproportionately Some also thought that these Resolutions were a step in that incarcerated. The rates of recidivism for men and women are direction. above 80%. Our people are racially profiled by law enforce - Beginning with elections last year, the matter of enroll - ment agencies. Even for those individuals that turn their lives ment reform has been placed on the shelf for a few reasons, around after incarceration, they continue to experience which includes providing an opportunity for Constitutional employment discrimination. delegates to discuss the matter and for Tribal Leaders to con - Section 4 prevents individuals with a felony conviction sult their individual Bands. of any kind at any time in their lives from ever being a Tribal Since the EIR was initiated, which directly affects Leader. Theoretically, Section 4 protects Bands from preda - Article II and Resolutions 31-15 and 32-15, the scope of tory and corrupt Tribal Officials. Certainly, some people enrollment issues have compounded due to recent discover - should never be allowed to hold public office if they’ve ies. For example, an initial EIR summary has identified betrayed the public trust. Convictions follow people for a major issues associated with the 1901 Allotment List that reason and rightfully so. wrongfully listed 1,089 individuals who lost full blood sta - Not distinguishing among felony convictions is prob - tus. lematic, however. For example, felony shoplifting is much injustice is prevalent. Article IV, Section 4 needs enhanced Of the 1,089, a sampling of 5 Blood Quantum different than felony murder. Using a wide brush to color precision and a more equitable process. Corrections resulted in 1,963 individuals impacted. While an convictions as one in the same is disproportionate in Resolution 96-19 – Notify, Amend, Assess, and put to exact estimate of individuals negatively affected may never response and absolutely imprecise. Furthermore, three major Referendum be known, a basic estimate, if divided equally among the questions come to mind with the blanket application of Third, and finally, Resolution 96-19 (MCT Land sample size, would show that up to 427,541 Blood Quantum Section 4: Transfer Resolution) builds upon Resolutions 67-19 and 33- Corrections may be required. At a minimum, tens of thou - • What of those individuals that have reformed and 18 by authorizing additional legislative language. The cur - sands can be expected. Based on the current sample, the served their time? rent draft legislation in the House of Representatives Bill has Blood Quantum Corrections affect every Band. • What of those minors with convictions? changed several times since Resolution 96-19 was passed— Because Article II is severely affected by the 1901 • Does the Tribe (government) have the power to reduce to include incorrect versions being circulated among the Allotment List—in which case many other rolls are not the freedom of choice at the ballot box and deprive candi - Bands from Congressional staffers. As a point of clarifica - included in the EIR estimate but most certainly would dates of due process? tion, I request from the Tribal Executive Committee and the increase the amount of Blood Quantum Corrections on top of Perhaps we are institutionally depriving individuals of MCT Administration exact language within Tribal laws that the rough estimate of 427,541 individuals—the feasibility of second chances, leadership, and the People’s freedom to discusses how MCT lands located outside of the exterior implementing Resolutions 31-15 and 32-15 becomes ques - choose their leaders. boundaries of each Band are to be governed if certain lands are not in conformance with Land Ordinance 3 and other tionable. The inclusion of outside blood does not mitigate the I do not believe that Section 4 needs to be repealed. On provisions. issues presented by current blood rolls. Resolutions 31-15 the contrary, Section 4 must be amended: strengthened and While Resolution 96-19 states several times, “which a and 32-15 may complicate present and future Blood honed for greater precision and adjusted for a more equitable constituent Band exercises jurisdiction,” it remains unclear Quantum Corrections. Including outside blood will not fix process. Moreover, the Section recognizes State and Federal how a constituent Band has come to formally exercise juris - the mistakes of the past—intentional, malicious, or other - courts, but it does not recognize Tribal Courts. Section 4, diction over said lands located off their respective wise. However, all hope may not be lost if proper analysis is arguably, has elements that may be in non-conformance with Reservation to begin with. It appears the statement is so conducted. Article XII – Rights of Members. broad sweeping that it is meant to cover all circumstances To further examine this issue, at the conclusion of this Earlier I spoke of Clan Mothers deciding who belonged and future disagreements. statement and in conjunction with other matters presented, a to the family, I also believe they should determine who is fit What is more peculiar, the draft House of series of motions to assess each matter more deliberately will to lead. Family and leadership being a critical duty of our Representatives Bill does not conform with Resolution 96- be made. Clan Mothers must be considered. Pragmatically, Clan 19 because it states: Whatever any analysis and assessment reveals, the issue Mothers would be integrated into the process of certification (1) Such lands located within the reservation of a con - of who belongs to the Tribe—the family—was traditionally of candidates seeking approval under Section 4, which decided by women. Therefore, Clan Mothers should be at the would otherwise be normally excluded. center of Article II - Enrollment. Overall, an assessment is called for because the issue of See Reform Page 25 20 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, August 7, 2019 Manoomin-giizis (Ricing Moon) 7, 2019 Anishinaabeg Today 21

An artist’s impression of the future USNS Saginaw Ojibwe Anishinabek (T-TATS 8).

Navy names new ship in honor of Native American tribe By James Rogers Ekdahl, chief of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, Fox News in the statement. “We hold our veterans in high regard, and we have a proud tradition of having many of our The Navy’s newest towing, salvage and rescue men and women provide service to our country. Chi ship will be named to honor the history and service of Miigwetch (thank you) to the U.S. Navy for recogniz - the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe of Michigan. ing the culture in such a distinct way.” The salvage and rescue ship (T-ATS 8) will be The ship is the first to bear the name Saginaw named Saginaw Ojibwe Anishinabek, Secretary of the Ojibwe Anishinabek and the fifth U.S. ship to honor White Earth Urban Office Navy Richard Spencer announced July 26. the Saginaw Chippewa, according to the Navy. “I am deeply honored to announce that the history The USS Saginaw Ojibwe Anishinabek is one of of the Saginaw Chippewa people will once again be two new Navy salvage ships being built by Gulf Island The White Earth Urban Office is located at 214 West part of Navy and Marine Corps history,” he said, in a Shipyards in Houma, La. as part of a contract worth Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis. statement. “The future USNS Saginaw Ojibwe over $128 million. Last month, the Secretary of the Anishinabek honors the original people of modern day Navy announced that the other ship (T-ATS 7) will be 612-813-1590 Ext. 6634 Michigan, with their original name, and will carry the named USS Cherokee Nation. proud Ojibwe legacy for decades to come.” The Cherokee Nation is expected to be completed The office hours are weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. “It’s a great honor to have the name and language in July 2021. The new class of T-ATS ships will be of our people on a Navy ship,” said Chief Ronald also be used for submarine rescue missions. Boys and Girls Club of the White Earth Reservation sponsors basketball camp

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Several youth participated on in a basketball camp June 26-28 at Waubun School. The camp is held in 15 states and Canada and the program is centered around the discipline of the game with an emphasis on skill development. The camp was sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club of the White Earth Reservation. 22 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Obituaries

Ivorianna Marie Smith Richard Fox Jr. Ivorianna Marie Smith, 7-day-old infant daughter of Dylan Smith and Shania Espe, Richard Fox Jr. went home to be with the Lord on June 29. Richard passed away while died June 30 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, N.D. enjoying the great outdoors with his brother and best friend Robert in Idaho – an act that Ivorianna was born June 23 to Shania Espe and Dylan Smith in Fargo. In her short life defined his life. she brought many smiles and love to those around her. She will be remembered for her love Richard Jr. was born on July 30, 1964, to Richard E. Fox Sr. and Lorraine I. Fox of of snuggles that would put her soundly asleep. Mom and dad Bagley on The Southend. He is a 1983 graduate of Bagley High School and was town citizen cherished the time they had with Ivorianna and now she joins his entire life. Richard Jr. grew up in the deep woods of the Northland developing his affec - her sister, Anna as two angels in Heaven. Ivorianna enjoyed tion and sense of adventure for the great outdoors. Richard spent his life as a skilled carpen - her favorite nurse, Mikayla and loved making her respiratory ter working alongside his father, and first teacher, Richard Sr. After a period of time, Richard therapist, Klay, run in and out of the room. Jr. took lessons and experience from his upbringing to She is survived by her parents, Shania Espe and Dylan become a sworn Conservation Officer for the White Smith; grandmothers, Paula Espe of Mahnomen and Regina Earth Indian Reservation. Richard Jr. attended the (Delmar) Basswood of Ponsford; grandfather, Randy Espe of Bureau of Indian Affairs Indian Police Academy in Waubun; siblings: Deynah Barstow, Dylan Smith, Leylah Artesia, N.M. He graduated from class: BPOTP 303- Smith, Deyjah Smith and Emmit Smith; great-grandmother, 097 on Oct. 10, 2003, and immediately went to work. Karen Spencer; many cousins, aunts and uncles; and special At White Earth Tribal Conservation, Richard Jr. aunt, Paula (Mark) Smith of White Earth. spent time protecting the environment and wildlife of She is preceded in death by her sister Anna; grandfather, his native home to ensure its existence for his children Selim Keezer; great-grandparents: Margaret and Allen Smith, and future generations. Richard prided himself in his Curtis and Carol Olson and Lorraine Keezer; uncles, Mason Smith and Delmar Basswood; innate ability to track suspect poachers and lost and distressed parties. Richard Jr. once and aunt, Anna Levy. helped track and bring to justice a murder suspect. He was a graduate and instructor of the Mass of Christian Burial was held July 6 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in White Joel Hardin Professional Tracking Services program and a team member of the Three Fires Earth. Trackers of White Earth. Richard Jr’s strong work ethic lent itself to a solid body of work in his role as Conservation Officer. For that, he will be truly missed by his fellow officers and Arrangements: David-Donehower Funeral Home of Detroit Lakes. Tribal co-workers. Online: www.daviddonehower.com Richard Jr. invoked his experience as a carpenter to eventually help build the St. Philips Episcopal Church in Rice Lake, a project he took immense pride and joy in. Most important - ly, Richard Jr. was a devoted father to Hannah, Noah, Tori, and James – his pride and joy in Stephen Edison Hunt life. Of all things Richard Jr. accomplished in life, he was most jubilant about the lives and successes of his children. Richard Jr was a loving uncle and great-uncle to the many Fox Stephen Hunt, 68, of Brooklyn Center, Minn., died July 11 at his residence. children of his siblings and their offspring. Richard Jr’s strong paternal instincts and desire Stephen Edison Hunt, the son of Jack Hunt and Sylvia Manly, was born March 24, to mentor, helped nurture countless youth that grew to become successful adults. 1951, in Seattle. At a young age, they moved to the Minneapolis area. He was raised by Richard Jr. was an avid Minnesota sports fan. He cheered on the success and painful Sylvia and Leonard Wadena and his first 10 years of life were spent the same as any other losses of all his teams alongside his father Richard Sr. and brother Robert. He was a steward young rambunctious boy, but a pedestrian/car accident left of protection for his sisters, Janet and Donna, nurturing them as their big brother. Richard Jr. Steve with a brain injury. From that point on Steve faced many leaves behind an amazing legacy of love, respect, devotion, duty, curiosity, empathy, humil - physical and health challenges which required additional care. ity, and strength in the lives of his children, siblings, parents, nephews and nieces, large fam - Over the years, he made his home in several different group ily, and immense body of friends. Richard will be remembered for many things as he com - homes through Opportunity Partners in the metro area. Steve pletes his journey Home – his warming smile and infectious laugh will bring comfort to all enjoyed the friends he made and the caregivers who provided those who remain behind for now. him with excellent care. They all became like family, with one Richard Jr. is survived by his parents, Richard and Lorraine; children: Hannah, Noah, in particular, Doug, who was always there for Steve. Anyone Tori, and James; sisters, Janet and Donna; brother, Robert; many nieces and nephews and who knew Stephen, knew he liked to keep busy. He worked var - great-nieces and great-nephews; cousins and aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by ious jobs in assembly and loved being able to deliver the local grandparents from both parents; many aunts, uncles, and cousins. newspaper in Minneapolis. Richard Jr’s wake was held July 4-5 at St. Philips Episcopal Church. His funeral service Stephen’s love of people was evident daily, as he enjoyed took place on July 6 at St. Philips Episcopal Church. visiting, especially if that visit included a knock-knock joke or Interment: Alongside his family in Bagley Cemetery. two. He could light up the room with his huge smile, conta - Arrangements: Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley, Minn. gious laugh and a fun-loving pat on the head. Stephen looked forward to spending a couple Messages of condolence: www.ceasefuneralhome.com weeks in the summer and a few days over Christmas every year with his sister, Nette and her family in the Naytahwaush area. His goal was always to build his own log cabin and live next to Nette. Although that dream never materialized, he was able to make his own pair of snowshoes which he was very proud of. Steve had many hobbies which included league Donald James Rabideau bowling, camping, fishing and his love for science fiction, both comic books and on televi - Donald James Rabideau, 70, of Brooklyn Park, Minn., died July 7 at the Nurse’s Care sion. He also enjoyed dressing up for the May-Day parade, annual trips to the Renaissance Center in Brooklyn Park. Festival and the many trips he took with the group home to places like Denmark and Donald was born Oct. 16, 1948, in White Earth to Herman Rabideau and Louise (St. Graceland. When he was younger, he was nominated as the Naytahwaush softball team John) Rabideau. He grew up and attended schools in Bagley, Minn., and Naytahwaush. mascot, being their greatest fan. Steve had a heart of gold and will be missed by all who Donald enlisted in the National Guard in 1972. Later he moved to Minneapolis, where he knew and loved him. worked construction. In 1985, he moved to Colorado and in the late 1980s he moved back Stephen is survived by his brothers: William Wadena of Minneapolis, Donald Hunt of and worked in the woods with his brother, cutting balsam boughs. Donald loved to hunt, fish, Mahnomen, and Leonard Wadena of Naytahwaush; sister, Lynette (Joel) Londo of and work on cars. Naytahwaush; brothers-in-law: Bob Biskey of Andover, Minn., David Deegan of He is survived by his daughter, Katie Rabideau of Park Rapids, Minn.; son, Douglas Mahnomen, and LeRoy Anderson of California; brother-in Christ, Doug (Jennifer) Annette Rabideau of Fargo; sisters: Leta Rabideau of Bagley, Gloria Homstead of Milaca, Minn., of St. Anthony, Minn.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death Ruth (Duane) Alexander of Hibbing, Minn., Kathy Rabideau of Bagley and Christine by his parents, Sylvia and Leonard Wadena, and Jack Hunt; sisters, Jody and Ethel “Tinker;” Rabideau of Rice Lake; brothers, Allan Rabideau and Gene “Sammy” Rabideau of Bagley; brother, Kenneth; and brother-in-law, Earl Hoagland. and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, A memorial service was held July 17 at Diamond Lake Lutheran Church in Gordon; grandparents; and uncle, James. Minneapolis. Local memorial services were held July 19 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Funeral services were held July 10 at the Rice Lake Area Fellowship Assembly of God Naytahwaush. with Pastor Tim Brown officiating. Interment: Free Gospel Alliance Cemetery in Naytahwaush. Interment: Pine Bend Cemetery in Lengby. Arrangements: Anderson Family Funeral Home in Mahnomen. Arrangements: Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley. Online website: [email protected] Messages of condolence: www.ceasefuneralhome.com Manoomin-giizis (Ricing Moon) 7, 2019 Anishinaabeg Today 23 Obituaries

Ronald Charles Coleman Russell Marcus Warren Ronald Coleman, 80, of Mahnomen, died July 16 at the Mahnomen Health Center Russell Marcus Warren was born July 9, 1936, in White Earth to Isabelle (Bellcourt) and Nursing Home surrounded by family. John William Warren. He was one of 11 children and raised in the village of White Earth. Ronald Charles Coleman was born Jan. 25, 1939, to Charles and Anna (Morgan) Russ finished the ninth grade at Waubun High School before joining the Air Force. He Coleman Sr. in White Earth. Ronald grew up in Ponsford, where he attended school and was stationed in Washington state and recalled being “broke” during those years - sending later received his GED. Soon after, he entered the work force most of his earnings home to his family and keeping enough for in various jobs in the Naytahwaush area. On May 14, 1978, he himself for cigarettes and a few beers. Upon discharge from the married Thelma Wadena and was blessed with a family. In military, he was employed at American Motors in Kenosha, 1981, the couple moved to Minneapolis, where he worked at a Wis., with some of his brothers and cousins from White Earth recycling factory and several odd jobs over the years. In 1995, who had migrated there in his absence. He loved telling stories Ronald moved back to Naytahwaush. He then worked for sev - of a carload of them heading back to “the rez” on Friday after eral years at Indian Health Services as a security guard before work only to have to turn around on Sunday to return to his retirement. Wisconsin and the work week. Being home was important to In his spare time, he enjoyed working on cars, 4-wheeling him his whole life. adventures, joking and teasing family and friends, especially Russell married Nancy Josephine Heisler on Oct. 3, 1959, his grandchildren, who were the twinkle of his eyes. Family in Brownsville, Minn. They initially settled in Minneapolis for was everything to Ronald. He enjoyed visiting with family and a couple of years before moving to Pierre, S.D., to work at a friends but also cherished his quiet time. Ronald was often boarding school there. After a few years they moved on to found quietly sitting in his chair enjoying a good cup of coffee Wahpeton, N.D., where he was employed at the Wahpeton and a cigarette. He will be missed by all who knew and love him. Indian School, first as a dorm manager and then as a groundskeeper and plant manager. In Ronald is survived by his wife, Thelma; sons: Jeffrey Coleman, David (Beth) Burnette, 1973, he moved his family “back home” to White Earth. There he built a home with the help Chad (Jolene Kier) Burnette, Craig Burnette, and Cory (Malissa) Burnette; daughter, of his son, Russell Jr. (Rusty), his siblings, and neighbors. He worked for Tibbetts Sanitation Shirlene Wakemup; and many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in during this time, eventually finding employment at the Indian Health Service where he death by his parents, Charles and Anna; son, Floyd Burnette Sr; daughter, Faith Burnette; worked until his retirement in 1991. In addition to this, he always had a side endeavor special granddaughter, ShiAnn Coleman; grandsons, Adam Burnette and Christopher including owning/operating Warren’s Store, harvesting leeches in the summer, and process - Strong; great-grandson, Keith Richoette; brothers, Wayne Coleman and Kenny Coleman; ing wild rice in the fall. Ricing season was especially memorable as many friends and family sisters, Evelyn Staples and Irene Garbow; as well as many aunts and uncles. arrived with fresh wild rice and conversation. Services were held July 23 at the Naytahwaush Sports Complex. He was involved in the town council, Lions Club, American Legion, played on a men’s volleyball league and “old timers” softball. More than anything, Russ liked to answer the Interment: Free Gospel Alliance Cemetery in Naytahwaush. call to help others. Russell was the hardest worker and sitting idle was not in his nature... Arrangements: Anderson Family Funeral Home of Mahnomen. especially when a friend or family had a project on which he could help. He was generous Online website: [email protected] with his time and talent and loved to tell and listen to stories. His big smile with his head tilted back in a laugh was an indicator he was having a damn good time! Russ was proud of and thoroughly enjoyed his time in the Air National Guard where he Sharrill Deloria Allen was a part of the Civil Engineering unit in Fargo for many years. He was known far and wide for his ability to fix just about anything. Sometimes it was through sheer force of will Sharrill Deloria Allen, 73, “Be-dway-way-chi-wah-no-quay,” of Walker, Minn., passed as many stories would attest! away July 27. Above all, Russ loved his family. His grandchildren were the light of his life and he Sharrill was born Aug. 15, 1945, in Redby, Minn., to Philomene Martin and Simon would love to share pictures of them and stories about them with whomever would listen. Stately. She moved to Cass Lake, Minn., in 1946 and lived there until she moved to He wanted to and was active in their lives and they loved and knew their grandfather well. Minneapolis in 1953. While there, Sharrill met James Allen Jr. Russ spent his last days at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Detroit Lakes. There, and they were married on Jan. 3, 1968. They moved to Cass he received loving care from staff who understood and managed his needs. He was sur - Lake in 1976 and have resided in Walker since 1987. rounded by his family in the days leading to his passing and we are profoundly grateful for She graduated from ITT Tech in 1973 and attended every second we got to share with him on this earth. Bemidji State University for four years. Sharrill has worked as Russell is survived by his son, Russell Warren Jr.; daughters, Wendy Spry and Jeanita a manager at various places for 30 years until her retirement in (John) Alfonso; grandchildren: Dussi Jo Kier, Danielle Warren, Shelby Spry, Hannah Spry, 2008. Samuel Spry, Josh (Stephanie) Alfonso, Julio Alfonso, Josie Alfonso and Jane Alfonso; nine Her biggest interests were her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and siblings: Stanley, Joe, Ron and Kathy. her family. She also enjoyed hunting, fishing, ricing, knitting, He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings: Ray, John, Warren, Roger, Lyle, and crocheting, beading, sewing, singing, gardening, fitness and Marguerite; and son-in-law, Harry Spry. meditation. Sharrill was very active in both her church and “Minawaa giga-waabamin!” (I’ll see you later!) community and was a Native American name giver. A Mass of Christian Burial was held July 19 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in White Family that Sharrill is reunited with are her father, Simon Earth. Stately; mother, Philomene (Jenny) Martin; brothers: Sydney Arrangements: David-Donehower Funeral Home of Detroit Lakes. Martin, Simon Jr., Lyman and Roman Stately, Chuck Robertson and Ruglas Mason; sisters: Online: www.daviddonehower.com Bernice, Delores and Darlene Martin, Janette Banks, Loretta Stately and Frances “Franny” Fairbanks. Sharrill is survived by her husband, James Allen Jr.; children: Gary, James III, Carter and Carol Allen; grandchildren: Brandon Allen, Darien Allen, Ethan Brown, Antonio Brown, Destiny Brown, Darrick Brown, Jr., Jessica Allen, Devin Allen, Justice Allen and Devrey Allen; brothers, Chuck (Janet) Stately and Wayne Martin; sisters: Valeta Pankow, Sylvia (Jim) Spence and Cindy Martin-Loud; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral service was held Aug. 1 at the Veteran’s Memorial Building in Cass Lake, with Father Matthew Cobb officiating. Pallbearers were Gary Allen, James Allen III, Carter Allen, Brandon Allen, Wayne Martin and Jake Spence. Honorary pallbearers were Darien Allen, Ethan Brown, Antonio Brown, Darrick Brown, Jr., Devrey Allen, Craig Martin, Michael Martin, Phil Spence, Steven Spence, James Spence, Brian Pankow, Ben Pankow, Troy Pankow and Eddie Vizenor. Interment: Leech Lake Veteran Memorial Grounds in Cass Lake. Arrangements: Northern Peace Funeral Home of Walker. Online condolences: www.northernpeace.com 24 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, August 7, 2019 Obituaries

Everett Clarence “Sonny” Darco Harriet Irene Ellis-Schaap Everett “Sonny” Darco, 65, of Windsor, Colo., died unexpectedly July 13 at his parents’ Harriet Irene Ellis-Schaap, who donated her body to the Unniversity of Minnesota home in Mahnomen. Medical School, walked-on Oct. 22, 2018. Burial of her ashes will be Sunday, Aug. 11 in Everett Clarence Darco was happily welcomed to the world on May 24, 1954, to Everett St. Theodore’s Catholic Cemetery in Pine Point at 9:15 a.m., followed by a breakfast gath - and Gloria (Neustal) Darco. Everett was the oldest of four children. He was baptized at St. ering at the church hall. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Beaulieu and confirmed at St. Irene, or “Lillums,” was born May 26, 1930 to Mary Ellis and was raised in Pine Point Michael’s Catholic Church in Mahnomen. He graduated from mostly by her widowed grandmother Josephine Naytahgubequay Ellis, while Mary worked Mahnomen Public School and went on to receive his two-year in the city. During WWII, Irene proudly supported the war Graphic Arts Degree from Moorhead Technical College. It was effort by joining her mother during the summer working in a at this time that Everett moved to Windsor. Everett worked for Michigan factory building military vehicles. She was the first the Weld County Sheriff’s Office in the Food Services depart - Native American woman to graduate from Park Rapids High ment, for a short time before he was hired at Hewlett Packard School, and shortly afterwards, she moved to Minneapolis for Computer Company in Fort Collins, Colo. Everett worked for work. She initially worked for a medical supply company and HP for 31 years before retiring. married Don Schaap with whom she traveled extensively in the Everett married Beverly Ann Brass on Oct. 8, 1977. They US for a few years. She divorced and raised her daughter continued to make their home and raise their girls in Windsor. while first working at ‘John’s Place,’ a Chinese restaurant Everett loved being a dad and grandfather. He proudly did the known for being visited by well known entertainers. She stud - childcare for his grandchildren for the first two years of their ied secretarial skills at the technical college, but found she pre - lives. Everett and his family made many trips to visit relatives ferred being a waitress over sitting and listening to the noise of in Mahnomen. In later years, he enjoyed a special connection and time with family in typewriters. Upon John’s closing, she went to the Normandy Hawaii. He could strike up a conversation with anyone and had a special place in his heart Hotel working banquet and private parties, did her share of for the older folks. Everett could grow almost any plant. He nurtured many gardens and a proudly carrying a picket sign during strikes, and remained employed there until her retire - wide variety of plants - including growing all the orchids for Valerie and Robert's wedding. ment. Key to who Irene really was is at each physical residence and job position, she Everett will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. formed friendships that she maintained through out the remainder of her lifetime. Everett is lovingly survived by his wife of 42 years, Beverly Darco; daughters, Courtney Darco (James Byington) and Valerie (Robert) Trotter; grandchildren, Junior and Throughout her life Irene enjoyed swing and easy ballroom dancing, and enjoyed many Natalie Trotter; parents, Everett and Gloria Darco; siblings: John (Peggy) Darco, Doug genres of music including big band/swing, Latin, Flamenco, country, and orchestral music Darco and Julie (Perry) Doerfler; aunts: Carol Agnew, Dianne (Mike) Liebl, JoAnn Darco, from around the globe. Gospel was a favorite, and she was always singing bits of Mahalia and Felicia Darco; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Everett is preceded in death by Jackson’s best known songs. Hobbies allowed her to create items she gave away. For exam - his mother-in-law, Gretchen Brass; grandparents, Alice and Clarence Neustal, and Nettie and ple, she made macrame plant hangers and purses, knitted hat and mitten sets, and taught her - Dan Darco; and many aunts, uncles and special cousin, Jerome “Dewey” Kvidt. self to do Native bead-work. Boating and golfing with her work friends brought tons of Memorial services were held July 16 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church and were also laughs. She loved to cook and bake for her extended family, and a child nicknamed her ‘the held July 23 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Greeley, Colo. biscuit lady.’ In the last year of her life, she also discovered she was a painter, and painted Arrangements: Anderson Family Funeral Home in Mahnomen. a lovely little bird everyone wanted. She had continued to travel and visited Canada and 49 Online website: [email protected] states, only missing Alaska. Later in life she said, she regretted not having traveled more.” After a difficult 1 and 1/2 years culminating in a heart attack, she chose not to travel through life any longer because life had become exhausting. We miss her everyday, but tend to think Aaron EuGene Bellanger she is enjoying the big powwow in the sky and might even be dancing. Irene is preceded in death by her ancestors and her brother she adored, Howard Aaron Bellanger, 30, of Bagley, Minn., died unexpectedly July 6 in Minneapolis. ‘PeeWee’ Ellis. She is survived by her daughter, Anita Schaap Hauck; grand-daughter Aaron EuGene Bellanger, the son of Ronald Bellanger Jr. and Lynn Beaulieu, was born Ariana (Andrew) Stuhl; great-grandchildren, Everett and Whitley Stuhl; sister, Diane Dec. 17, 1988, in Bagley. Aaron grew up in the Bagley area, attending school in Bagley and ‘Midge’ Sullivan; nieces and nephews: Howard ‘Howie’ (Nancy) Ellis, Jim Martin, John, Mahnomen. In high school, he had a passion for basketball and shined on the court. Aaron James, Tracy and Stephanie Sullivan; first cousins: Douglas (Debra) White, Vivian ‘Vee’ was a very talented artist which suited him well as a barber, tat - (John) Harvath, Maxine Ellis, Delmer Ellis, Joyce (Walter) Yellowhammer, and Billy too and nail artist. He could free hand anything and loved to (Yellowhammer); and many other younger generation cousins. draw and doodle in his spare time. Aaron was a fun-loving jokester who enjoyed making friends and family laugh. He was Upon her death, prayers were offered in Anishinaabemowin and English by various also very protective of those he loved which was one of the groups including the Senior’s lunch group at the Minneapolis Indian Center, at Augustana many reasons his brother, Zach, looked up to him. Aaron will senior’s residence, and at the Church of Gichitwaa Kateri. Family and closest friends held forever be cherished in the hearts of those who knew and loved a celebration of life luncheon. We give thanks for the friendship and love she gave us. him. In loving memory, Irene’s final internment of her ashes along side her ancestors and Aaron enjoyed fishing, playing cards games, dominoes, peers at St. Theodore’s Catholic Cemetery in Pine Point finally brings her home. Family listening to and writing Rap music, softball and in his younger and friends will gather in the church hall for a breakfast and to give thanks for the friend - years, horseback riding and roller skating. He was a wonderful ship and love she gave us, and the memories. cook and could make just about anything. Family was his greatest joy and he cherished their time together, especially the time he spent with his daughter, Aaliyah. Aaron was currently living in Bagley with his mom and spending his free time with friends and family. Aaron is survived by his mother, Lynn Beaulieu of Bagley; father, Ronald “Plug” Funeral Notice Bellanger Jr. of Naytahwaush; grandma, Jeanette Bellanger of Mahnomen; daughter, Aaliyah Bellanger of Waubun; and brothers: Zachariah Stock of Sioux Falls, S.D., Wahqine Bellanger, Ronald Bellanger III, and Weston Bellanger. Natasha M. Thompson Aaron was also blessed with additional family which included a stepmom, Laurie Hagen Natasha M. Thompson, 36, of Rice Lake, died Wednesday, July 31 at her home. of Mahnomen; sisters, Candace (Zach Zornes) Watson of Flom, Minn., and Shanda Hagen of Mahnomen; nephews, Nevaeh Leslie and Emory Watson; nieces: Ebony Watson, Emma Natasha was born Aug. 20, 1982 in Bemidji, Minn. Zornes and Elana Zornes; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family on both A wake will begin on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 4 p.m. at the Rice Lake Community sides of the family. Center and continue until the time of the funeral service on Friday, Aug. 9 at 2 p.m. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Clarence and Rosie Beaulieu and Ronald also at the Rice Lake Community Center. Bellanger Sr.; sister, Rhonda Bellanger; and several aunts and uncles. Interment: St. Philips Episcopal Cemetery in Rice Lake. A funeral service was held July 12 at the Rice Lake Community Center. Arrangements: Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley. Interment: St. Philip’s Episcopal Cemetery in Rice Lake. Arrangements: Anderson Family Funeral Home of Mahnomen. Messages of condolence: www.ceasefuneralhome.com Online guestbook: www.andersonfamilyfh.com. Manoomin-giizis (Ricing Moon) 7, 2019 Anishinaabeg Today 25

Reform from Page 19 stituent Band of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe to the con - Further, to amend Resolution 96-19, should it come to a the public in attendance. I see that our future is promising stituent Band within whose reservation the land is located. vote, for majority rule under Robert’s Rules of Order, it since we now have several women leading our Bands and (2) Such lands not located within the reservation of a requires advance notice for any amendment for an already Tribe. In many ways, I believe it will take women to lead us constituent Band of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe to the approved Resolution. A draft of the July 12, 2019 motion(s) where others could not. I pray that each person that serves on constituent Band whose reservation is closest to the land. read as follows: this committee finds the courage to support these motions for Because such lands not located within the reservation of 1. Motion to immediately amend Resolution 96-19 with the People. I pray that you will lead us where others could a constituent Band is not clearly defined at this point, how the attached amendments. not. can the TEC move forward without an appropriate land 2. Motion for the MCT Legal Advisor and MCT Staff to In consecutive order, and if each item is separately sec - assessment and without it clearly defined by resolution? The coordinate with individual Bands and concurrently assess onded, I hereby make the following motions with a request draft bill states that the land should be transferred to the MCT lands located outside the exterior boundaries of indi - for roll call vote for each: reservation that is closest, but Resolution 96-19 says that it vidual reservations that clearly defines which Band exercises 1. Motion for the MCT Legal Advisor and MCT Staff to belongs to the Band that exercises jurisdiction over the lands. jurisdiction and deconflicts lands located closer to another coordinate with individual Bands and concurrently assess What about those lands that are closest to one Band, but reservation, which a “Deconflicting Land Resolution” be Article II – Enrollments for Amendment as related to another Band somehow exercises jurisdiction? brought to the TEC no later than the next Regular Meeting Resolutions 31-15, 32-15 and to develop a third Resolution The quick fix to this problem is to change the draft for consideration and decision. that addresses findings related to the Enrollment Impact House of Representatives Bill once again, but it still does not 3. Motion for the MCT Legal Advisor and MCT Staff to Report due October 2019, which all associated and final pro - resolve the TEC’s end of the proposal: who’s land is it, and coordinate with individual Bands and concurrently assess posals will be brought to the TEC no later than the December who controls it? MCT lands located outside the exterior boundaries of indi - 2019 Special Meeting for consideration and decision related Furthermore, Article V – Authorities of the Tribal vidual reservations that includes the “Deconflicting Land to Article XII – Amendment. Executive Committee, Section 1 (b) states that the TEC has Resolution,” which a proposal for Referendum will be (Motion Passed with unanimous 11-0 Roll Call Vote) the power to “prevent any sale, disposition, lease or encum - brought to the TEC no later than the next Regular Meeting 2. Motion for the MCT Legal Advisor and MCT Staff to brance of tribal lands, interest in lands, or other assets for consideration and decision. coordinate with individual Bands, the Constitutional Reform including minerals, gas and oil.” In contrast, the TEC under 4. Motion to approve Resolution 1855 – Restoration of Committee and concurrently assess Article IV – Elections, Article V, Section 1 (f) is “authorized to manage, lease, per - the 1855 Sandy Lake and Rice Lake Reservations Section 4, for Amendment, which all associated and final mit, or otherwise deal with tribal lands, interests in lands or The exact amendment(s) for the first motion will be proposals will be brought to the TEC no later than the other tribal assets.” included in the correspondence to be furnished on July 12, December 2019 Special Meeting for consideration and deci - These powers are important to all MCT lands, especially 2019. To clarify, these draft motions and any amendments sion related to Article XII – Amendment. those lands not located within the reservation of a constituent will not be brought forward until July 12, 2019. (Motion Passed with unanimous 11-0 Roll Call Vote) Band because authority over these lands is Constitutionally Reform: Serve the People by giving them choices 3. Motion for the MCT Executive Director and MCT defined. To compound the issue, it is important because it Related to Article II – Enrollments and Article IV – Staff to coordinate with individual Bands and concurrently has come to my attention that there may be precious minerals Elections, Section 4, in the most basic terms, what is being assess the foregoing motions and to develop a plan for located in specific lands not located within the reservation of requested is the opportunity to look at these Articles and the implementation such as June 2020 (specifically: direct coor - a constituent Band. On top of that, there exists lands with issues that surround them. If the assessments find feasible dination with federal agencies, timeline, budget, public alleged precious minerals that are closer to one Band but amendments for TEC consideration to bring to the People for information campaign, and any associated election and ref - another Band exercises jurisdiction. decision, then those solutions ought to be presented. With the erendum), which will be brought to the TEC no later than the What is the goal then? understanding that the following motions are to look at these December 2019 Special Meeting for consideration and deci - • To utilize precious resources without MCT interfer - issues deliberately, they will be made consecutively and with sion to execute Article XII – Amendment. ence? a request for roll call vote on each motion separately. (Motion Passed with unanimous 11-0 Roll Call Vote) • To prevent future disagreements related to precious As there may be concern if staff are able to conduct this resource claims? work in the requested time period, once the assessments are • To truly implement the Hearth Act and streamline land underway a mid-point report ought to be delivered to the Leonard Alan Roy, administration? TEC at the October Regular Meeting. The mid-point report White Earth Secretary-Treasurer How will we address these issues? will assist the TEC in determining which issues should Because of this conflict, a formal assessment (list) of all advance to the December Special Meeting: all, some, or MCT lands not located within reservations is warranted. The none. transfer of beneficial interests in lands held in trust by the The motions read as follows for initial consideration and WE Reservation Council of Elders United States for the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe to a con - they will be repeated a second time for actual motion: Monthly Meeting Dates for 2019 stituent Band of the Tribe also warrants further discussion. 1. Motion for the MCT Legal Advisor and MCT Staff to Every First Tuesday Because the beneficial interests of MCT members will be coordinate with individual Bands and concurrently assess dissolved on those lands not located within the reservation of Article II – Enrollments for Amendment as related to Rice Lake - September 3 a constituent Band, those Treaty Beneficiaries must be con - Resolutions 31-15, 32-15 and to develop a third Resolution Elbow Lake - October 1 sulted before beneficial interests are actually passed by that addresses findings related to the Enrollment Impact Congress. In short, the People must have a vote on this mat - Report due October 2019, which all associated and final pro - Naytahwaush - November 5 ter. posals will be brought to the TEC no later than the December White Earth - December 3 To my knowledge, the TEC has never exercised Article 2019 Special Meeting for consideration and decision related XIV – Referendum. For the sake of the People, on this spe - to Article XII – Amendment. All meetings are held at the village nutrition cific subject, just this one time, let their voices be heard 2. Motion for the MCT Legal Advisor and MCT Staff to site after lunch. through referendum. coordinate with individual Bands and concurrently assess Madam President, in accordance with the MCT Bylaws, Article IV – Elections, Section 4, for Amendment, which all All Elders 55+ are welcome to join. Article II – Tribal Executive Committee Meetings, Section 3, associated and final proposals will be brought to the TEC no No membership fee. the President shall “call a special meeting of the Tribal later than the December 2019 Special Meeting for consider - Executive Committee when matters of special importance ation and decision related to Article XII – Amendment. Requirements to attend bi-annual National Indian pertaining to the Tribe arise for which he deems advisable 3. Motion for the MCT Executive Director and MCT Conference on Aging (NICOA) are: the said Committee should meet.” If approved now, or no Staff to coordinate with individual Bands and concurrently a. Non-Indians can be non-voting members later than July 12, 2019, I will request that the President call assess the foregoing motions and to develop a plan for b. Attend scheduled meetings on a regular basis. a special meeting on July 30, 2019 to address Resolution 96- implementation such as June 2020 (specifically: direct coor - (At least four per year.) 19. If the President deems Resolution 96-19 is not advisable dination with federal agencies, timeline, budget, public c. Participation in fund raisers for the TEC to meet, no later than July 12, 2019 (19 days information campaign, and any associated election and ref - d. Help at bingo at Pappy’s Pizzeria when scheduled prior to the requested meeting) I will attempt to furnish a erendum), which will be brought to the TEC no later than the written request to the President for a special meeting under December 2019 Special Meeting for consideration and deci - Practice and maintain good health, exercise, beware Section 3, “The President shall call a special meeting of the sion to execute Article XII – Amendment. of scams, and have a safety plan. Secure a Lifeline Tribal Executive Committee upon a written request of at Prior to making these motions, Madam President I want as needed. least one-third of the Tribal Executive Committee.” to thank you for allowing me to address the committee and 26 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, August 7, 2019

WHITE EARTH BAND OF OJIBWE WHITE EARTH BAND OF OJIBWE WHITE EARTH BAND OF OJIBWE WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT In the Matter of: White Earth Housing In the Matter of: White Earth Housing In the Matter of: White Earth Housing Attention Authority vs. Michael Bruguier Authority vs. Ruby Buehner Authority vs. Roger Burnette Anishinaabeg Summons for Appear Summons for Appear Summons for Appear Court File No. H19-0369 Court File No. H17-1426 Court File No. H17-0147 Today Readers!

YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on June YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on May YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on May You MUST update your address 17, 2019, a Complaint in Unlawful Detainer 15, 2019, a Motion to Lift Stay of Eviction 15, 2019, a Motion to Lift Stay of Eviction and name with White Earth was filed with the White Earth Tribal Court. was filed with the White Earth Tribal Court. was filed with the White Earth Tribal Court. Enrollments even if you updated A hearing on the complaint is scheduled for A hearing on the complaint is scheduled for A hearing on the complaint is scheduled for your address with White Earth September 3, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. and will September 3, 2019 at 10:45 a.m . and will September 3, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. and will Licensing (IDs), White Earth Election be held at the White Earth Tribal Court at be held at the White Earth Tribal Court at be held at the White Earth Tribal Court at Board, or the Anishinaabeg Today 35500 Eagle View Road Ogema, MN 35500 Eagle View Road Ogema, MN 35500 Eagle View Road Ogema, MN 56569. You are asked to contact Court 56569. You are asked to contact Court 56569. You are asked to contact Court Call White Earth Enrollments Administration at 218-983-4648, ext. 5774 Administration at 218-983-4648, ext. 5774 Administration at 218-983-4648, ext. 5774 at 218-983-4643 to receive a copy of the complaint in unlaw - to receive a copy of the complaint in unlaw - to receive a copy of the complaint in unlaw - ful detainer. If you fail to appear for this ful detainer. If you fail to appear for this ful detainer. If you fail to appear for this ** Please let the newspaper know if hearing, the Court may find you in default hearing, the Court may find you in default hearing, the Court may find you in default you recently moved so we can cancel and enter an order against you, and/or you and enter an order against you, and/or you and enter an order against you, and/or you your old address. Many papers are may be found in contempt of Court and may be found in contempt of Court and may be found in contempt of Court and still being sent to old addresses! fined civilly. fined civilly. fined civilly. Dated : July 30, 2019 Dated : July 30, 2019 Dated : July 30, 2019 Call the Anishinaabeg Today Veronica Newcomer Veronica Newcomer Veronica Newcomer at 218-983-3285 Ext. 5903 or Attorney for White Earth Housing Authority Attorney for White Earth Housing Authority Attorney for White Earth Housing Authority email [email protected]

WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT CHILDREN’S COURT CHILDREN’S COURT CHILDREN’S COURT CHILDREN’S COURT In the Matter of the Welfare of the Children of: In the Matter of the Welfare of the Children of: In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: Craig Jackson RonniLynn Keezer Frank Kettle Harley Warren Summons of Petition and Hearing Notice Summons of Petition and Hearing Notice Summons of Petition and Hearing Notice Summons of Petition and Hearing Notice Court File Nos. CC16-0480, -0481 Court File Nos. CC16-0480, -0481 Court File Nos. CC16-0656-0660 Court File Nos. CC16-0656-0660

YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on June 4, YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on June 4, YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on April YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on April 2019, a Transfer of Permanent Physical/ 2019, a Transfer of Permanent Physical/ 2, 2019, a Petition for Suspension of Parental 2, 2019, a Petition for Suspension of Parental Legal Custody Petition was filed with the Legal Custody Petition was filed with the Rights was filed with the White Earth Tribal Rights was filed with the White Earth Tribal White Earth Tribal Court regarding your White Earth Tribal Court regarding your Court regarding your child(ren) in file(s) Court regarding your child(ren) in file(s) children in files CC16-0480 and CC16-0481. children in files CC16-0480 and CC16-0481. CC16-0656-0660. A continued pre-trial hear - CC16-0656-0660. A continued pre-trial hear - A admit or deny hearing on the matter is A admit or deny hearing on the matter is ing on the matter is scheduled for ing on the matter is scheduled for scheduled for October 17, 2019 at 9:30 scheduled for October 17, 2019 at 9:30 September 5, 2019 at 1:00 P.M . You are September 5, 2019 at 1:00 P.M . You are A.M. You are asked to contact White Earth A.M. You are asked to contact White Earth asked to contact White Earth Tribal Court asked to contact White Earth Tribal Court Tribal Court Administration located at the Tribal Court Administration located at the Administration located at the RTC in White Administration located at the RTC in White RTC in White Earth, Minnesota at 218-983- RTC in White Earth, Minnesota at 218-983- Earth, Minnesota at 218-983-4648. If you Earth, Minnesota at 218-983-4648. If you 4648. If you fail to appear for this hearing 4648. If you fail to appear for this hearing fail to appear for this hearing the Court may fail to appear for this hearing the Court may the Court may find you in default and enter the Court may find you in default and enter find you in default and enter an order. find you in default and enter an order. an order. an order. Dated : July 31, 2018 Dated : July 31, 2018 Dated : July 31, 2018 Dated : July 31, 2018 Veronica Newcomer Veronica Newcomer Veronica Newcomer Veronica Newcomer Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare

WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT TRAFFIC COURT TRAFFIC COURT TRAFFIC COURT In the Matter of: Dean Ray Hanks; DOB: In the Matter of: Derek Todd Blakely; 07/07/1971 In the Matter of: Nathan Gene Jackson; In the Matter of: Blaise Paul Neeland; DOB: 02/15/1987 DOB: 08/05/1984 DOB: 11/15/1982 Summons for Appear in Court Summons for Appear in Court Summons for Appear in Court Court File No. GC19-0304 Summons for Appear in Court Court File No. T19-0439 Court File No. T19-0431 Court File No. T19-0426 YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on August 21, 2019, at 10:00 a.m . an Initial YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on August 21, 2019, at 10:00 a.m . an Initial Hearing on the general civil citation will be August 21, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. an Order to August 21, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. an Order to Hearing on the traffic citation will be held at held at the White Earth Tribal Court at Show Cause Hearing on the traffic citation Show Cause Hearing on the traffic citation the White Earth Tribal Court at 35500 Eagle 35500 Eagle View Road Ogema, MN will be held at the White Earth Tribal Court will be held at the White Earth Tribal Court View Road Ogema, MN 56569. You are 56569. You are asked to contact Court at 35500 Eagle View Road Ogema, MN at 35500 Eagle View Road Ogema, MN asked to contact Court Administration at Administration at 218-983-4648, ext. 5757 56569. You are asked to contact Court 56569. You are asked to contact Court 218-983-4648, ext. 5757 to receive a copy to receive a copy of the citation. If you fail Administration at 218-983-4648, ext. 5757 Administration at 218-983-4648, ext. 5757 of the citation. If you fail to appear for this to appear for this hearing, the Court may to receive a copy of the citation. If you fail to receive a copy of the citation. If you fail hearing, the Court may find you in default find you in default and/or held in contempt to appear for this hearing, the Court may to appear for this hearing, the Court may and/or held in contempt of court. of court. find you in default and/or held in contempt find you in default and/or held in contempt of court. of court. Dated : July 18, 2019 Dated : July 18, 2019 Dated : July 25, 2019 Dated : July 25, 2019 Manoomin-giizis (Ricing Moon) 7, 2019 Anishinaabeg Today 27

WHITE EARTH TRIBAL COURT WHITE EARTH TRIBAL COURT Affidavit of Publication WE TRIBAL COURT CHILDREN’S COURT CHILDREN’S COURT WHITE EARTH BAND OF OJIBWE ) CHILDREN’S COURT In the Matter of the Welfare of : D.U., In the Matter of the Welfare of : M.D., WHITE EARTH RESERVATION )ss. In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of: DOB: 10/15/2016, Minor Child; And DOB: 12/08/2018, Minor Child; And STATE OF MINNESOTA ) Concerning Jamie Urban, Mother/Parent, Concerning Jamie Urban and Jonathan Chris Kier Court File No. CC18-1102 Davis, Parents, Court File No. CC19-0190 White Earth Tribal Court Summons of Petition and Hearing Notice To : Any man who may come forward as the To : Any man who may come forward as the In Re the Matter of: Court File Nos. CC19-0490 father of the above-named D.U., DOB: father of the above-named M.D., DOB: 10/15/2016, Minor Child. 12/08/2018, Minor Child. Beth Burnette, DOB: 10/23/1959, YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on June Petitioner, 24, 2019, a Child in Need of Protection YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on April vs. and/or Services Petition was filed with the January 14, 2019, a Permanency Petition 26, 2019, a Permanency Petition was filed David Burnette, DOB: 05/07/1957, White Earth Tribal Court regarding your was filed with the White Earth Tribal Court with the White Earth Tribal Court regarding Respondent. child in file CC19-0490. A continued admit regarding your child. A Hearing on the your children. A Hearing on the above or deny hearing on the matter is scheduled above Petition is scheduled for August 30, Petition is scheduled for August 30, 2019 at SUMMONS File No. OP19-0500 for September 19, 2019 at 1:30 P.M. You 2019 at 10:30 a.m. before the White Earth 10:30 a.m . before the White Earth Tribal are asked to contact White Earth Tribal Court THE WHITE EARTH BAND OF OJIBWE Tribal Court located at 35500 Eagle View Court located at 35500 Eagle View Road, Administration located at the RTC in White TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPON - Road, Ogema, MN 56569. You are asked to Ogema, MN 56569. You are asked to con - Earth, Minnesota at 218-983-4648. If you DENT: contact White Earth Court Administration tact White Earth Court Administration fail to appear for this hearing the Court may offices at (218) 983-4648 ext. 5751 to offices at (218) 983-4648 ext. 5751 to A Temporary Order for Protection has been find you in default and enter an order. receive a copy of the petition and orders receive a copy of the petition and orders issued based on the Affidavit and Petition Dated issued by the Court. If you fail to appear for issued by the Court. If you fail to appear for : July 31, 2018 for Order for Protection in this matter. A Veronica Newcomer this hearing, the Court may find you in this hearing, the Court may find you in hearing has been set for August 28, 2019 at Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare default and enter an order suspending your default and enter an order suspending your 11:00 a.m . at the White Earth Tribal Court. parental rights. parental rights. NOTICE: VIOLATION OF THIS ORDER NOTICE: VIOLATION OF THIS ORDER If you fail to respond to this petition, judg - IS SUBJECT TO PROCEEDINGS FOR IS SUBJECT TO PROCEEDINGS FOR ment by default will be taken against you. CONTEMPT OF COURT PURSUANT TO CONTEMPT OF COURT PURSUANT TO NOTICE OF RESTRAINING PROVI - WE TRIBAL COURT CHAPTER VI OF THE WHITE EARTH CHAPTER VI OF THE WHITE EARTH SIONS BAND OF CHIPPEWA JUDICIAL CODE. BAND OF CHIPPEWA JUDICIAL CODE. CHILDREN’S COURT THE COURT MAY FIND THE PARENT, THE COURT MAY FIND THE PARENT, SERVICE OF THIS SUMMONS MAKES In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of: GUARDIAN OR CUSTODIAN IN CON - GUARDIAN OR CUSTODIAN IN CON - THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS Vincent Hawks TEMPT FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR AT A TEMPT FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR AT A APPLY TO THIS ACTION UNLESS COURT HEARING OR FOR FAILURE TO COURT HEARING OR FOR FAILURE TO THEY ARE MODIFIED BY THE COURT Summons of Petition and Hearing Notice FOLLOW COURT ORDERS. FOLLOW COURT ORDERS. OR THE PROCEEDING DISMISSED: Court File Nos. CC19-0425 A PARENT, GUARDIAN OR CUSTODI - A PARENT, GUARDIAN OR CUSTODI - (1)RESPONDENT SHALL NOT COMMIT YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on May AN PARTY TO THIS PROCEEDING HAS AN PARTY TO THIS PROCEEDING HAS ACTS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE AGAINST 31, 2019, a Child in Need of Protection THE RIGHT TO COUNSEL. IF YOU THE RIGHT TO COUNSEL. IF YOU THE PETITIONER. and/or Services Petition was filed with the CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE YOUR CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE YOUR (2)RESPONDENT MUST NOT HAVE White Earth Tribal Court regarding your OWN ATTORNEY THE COURT SHALL OWN ATTORNEY THE COURT SHALL ANY CONTACT WITH PETITIONER child in file CC19-0425. A continued admit APPOINT AN ATTORNEY TO REPRE - APPOINT AN ATTORNEY TO REPRE - WHETHER IN PERSON, WITH OR or deny hearing on the matter is scheduled SENT YOU. SENT YOU. THROUGH OTHER PERSON, BY TELE - for August 30, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. You are Dated: July 16, 2019 Dated: July 16, 2019 PHONE, LETTER OR ANY OTHER WAY asked to contact White Earth Tribal Court Rebecca McConkey-Greene, Attorney for Rebecca McConkey-Greene, Attorney for Administration located at the RTC in White the White Earth Band of Chippewa the White Earth Band of Chippewa IF YOU VIOLATE ANY OF THESE PRO - Earth, Minnesota at 218-983-4648. If you Indian Child Welfare Department Indian Child Welfare Department VISIONS, YOU WILL BE SUBJECT TO fail to appear for this hearing the Court may MN I.D. 0388656 MN I.D. 0388656 SANCTIONS BY THE COURT. find you in default and enter an order. Dated : July 31, 2018 Veronica Newcomer Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT CHILDREN’S COURT CHILDREN’S COURT CHILDREN’S COURT In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of: In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of: Howard Butcher Brandon Jackson Erica Landon WE TRIBAL COURT CHILDREN’S COURT Summons of Petition and Hearing Notice Summons of Petition and Hearing Notice Summons of Petition and Hearing Notice In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: Court File Nos. CC16-0656-0660 Court File Nos. CC19-0245 Court File Nos. CC19-0245 Andrew Sehlstrom YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on April YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on April YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on April 2, 2019, a Petition for Suspension of Parental 15, 2019, a Child in Need of Protection 15, 2019, a Child in Need of Protection Summons of Petition and Hearing Notice Rights was filed with the White Earth Tribal and/or Services Petition was filed with the and/or Services Petition was filed with the Court File Nos. CC19-0278-0281 Court regarding your child(ren) in file(s) White Earth Tribal Court regarding your White Earth Tribal Court regarding your CC16-0656-0660. A continued pre-trial hear - child in file CC19-0245. A pretrial hearing child in file CC19-0245. A pretrial hearing YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on April ing on the matter is scheduled for on the matter is scheduled for August 29, on the matter is scheduled for August 29, 25, 2019, a Child in Need of Protection September 5, 2019 at 1:00 P.M . You are 2019 at 10:00 A.M. You are asked to contact 2019 at 10:00 A.M. You are asked to contact and/or Services Petition was filed with the asked to contact White Earth Tribal Court White Earth Tribal Court Administration White Earth Tribal Court Administration White Earth Tribal Court regarding your Administration located at the RTC in White located at the RTC in White Earth, located at the RTC in White Earth, child(ren) in file(s) CC19-0278-0281. A con - Earth, Minnesota at 218-983-4648. If you Minnesota at 218-983-4648. If you fail to Minnesota at 218-983-4648. If you fail to tinued admit or deny hearing on the matter is fail to appear for this hearing the Court may appear for this hearing the Court may find appear for this hearing the Court may find scheduled for September 5, 2019 at 2:30 find you in default and enter an order. you in default and enter an order. you in default and enter an order. P.M . You are asked to contact White Earth Tribal Court Administration located at the Dated : July 31, 2018 Dated : July 31, 2018 Dated : July 31, 2018 RTC in White Earth, Minnesota at 218-983- Veronica Newcomer Veronica Newcomer Veronica Newcomer 4648. If you fail to appear for this hearing Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare the Court may find you in default and enter an order. Dated : July 31, 2018 Veronica Newcomer You can reach the AT at 218-983-3285 Ext. 5903 or email [email protected] Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare 28 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Keenie’s Korner Annual White Earth Urban picnic is a big success

Bread Machine Wild Rice - Wheat Bread 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon margarine or butter 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 ¼ cups wheat flour ¾ cup white flour ½ cup cooked wild rice 1 teaspoon salt 1 ¼ teaspoon yeast

Place ingredients in order into the bread machine loaf pan. Select the wheat and small loaf settings on bread machine. This recipe also, can be mixed by hand. You will have to mix your yeast in warm water before mixing the remainder of the ingredients. Form into a loaf and put in a greased regular bread pan. Let rise and bake at 350 to 375 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes or until golden brown. ENJOY!!

Colleen Blattenbauer Nutrition Educator White Earth Food Distribution Phone: 218-935-2233 More than 250 White Earth E-mail: [email protected] members, family and friends attended the annual White Earth Urban Picnic July 20 at Minnehaha Falls Park in Minneapolis. There was pulled pork, smoked turkey and all the trimmings, door prizes and the all new “White Earth’s Got Talent” show. The children took part in learning and coloring animals in our language. They also had face painting and balloon toys for the children. Ray Auginaush represented the RBC and welcomed members to the event. Many blue T-shirt clad volunteers made the event a great success.

Photos by Angie Vik Zebra mussels confirmed in South Twin Lake

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has Zebra mussels can compete with native species for confirmed reports of zebra mussels in South Twin Lake in food and habitat, cut the feet of swimmers, reduce the per - Mahnomen County. formance of boat motors, and cause expensive damage to A lake user contacted White Earth Natural Resources water intake pipes. after finding what was subsequently confirmed to be an People should contact an area DNR aquatic invasive adult zebra mussel along the southeast shore of South Twin species specialist if they think they have found zebra mus - Lake. During two days of follow-up field inspections, sels or any other invasive species that has not already been White Earth staff found an additional adult zebra mussel on confirmed in a lake or other waterbody. the opposite side of the lake. More information is available at mndnr.gov/ais. The DNR appreciates the expertise and efforts of the White Earth Natural Resources staff, along with the helpful White Earth Housing Authority is seeking initial report from the lake user who contacted them. qualified candidates for the following positions: Whether or not a lake is listed as infested, Minnesota law requires boaters and anglers to: *Cleaner * Clean watercraft and trailers of aquatic plants and *2 Maintenance prohibited invasive species. Please send applications and resumes to: * Drain all water by removing drain plugs and keeping White Earth Housing Authority them out during transport. Attn: Diane Shaugabay * Dispose of unwanted bait in the trash. 3303 US Hwy 59, Waubun, MN 56589 Some invasive species are small and difficult to see at the access. To remove or kill them, take one or more of the EEO with Native American Preference following precautions before moving to another water body: A drug free workplace - tests for alcohol and illegal * Spray with high-pressure water. drug use required prior and during employment * Rinse with very hot water (120 degrees for at least Background checks performed two minutes or 140 degrees for at least 10 seconds). * Dry for at least five days. Manoomin-giizis (Ricing Moon) 7, 2019 Anishinaabeg Today 29 Thank You Pine Point School Board Election A big Miiqwech to all departments that helped out and attended the annual Elders Picnic and for thier donations: CHR, Nurse Sally, White Earth Tribal and Community College, Pappy’s Café, EZ1-Stop, Walmart, White Earth Boys drum group, White Earth Maintenence, White Earth Housing, Shooting Star Casino, On the Go, and Curtis Jackson Jr. for MCing the event. Our apologies for anyone that we have not mentioned. You all were awesome for helping our Elders picnic be a big success. Congratulations to the winners! A big Miiqwech to the Elderly Wellness staff from all the sites, they did a great job. The elders enjoyed their meal.

Miiqwech, Kat & Danielle White Earth Elders Wellness Program

In Memory

In Loving Memory A four-decade Memorial will be held for Josephine Naytahgubequay Ellis who walked-on in 1979. There will be a Women’s Traditional Dance Special at the Pine Point Powwow. She greatly loved her home and the community of Pine Point. Thank You Pine Point!

Real Estate

Cabin for Sale on Nett Lake - Fire code 36836 on 295th. Tribal leased land. Dock, wood stove & out house. $14,000. Call 612-508-2542.

Classified Ads

Tire King Motors : Cheapest tires around $20-$35. Located in Ponsford. Contact Ivan Diaz at 612-600-9415.

Stump grinding : Call Gary Borgrud at 218-473-2563.

Storage units for rent : 8’-12’ storage units for rent; cost is $100 for 3 months, or $40 per month. Location: 2 miles west of Mahnomen on Hwy 200, Fire #1235. For more information call Dan at 218-261-0674. Attention New Homeowners & Existing Homeowners If you are in need of a Well and Sewer System for your house/ trailer home you can contact White Earth Water & Sewer for an application as we receive grants. Ganawendandaa Nibiikaangi Requirements to qualify for the grants are: Let’s Protect Our Waters * Tribal Enrolled member

Help Stop Aquatic * Reside on the White Earth Reservation

Hitchhikers * Show proof of land (Land Deed/Tribal Land agreement) and proof of homeownership To avoid spreading aquatic invasive species do the following: * 18 years of age or older BEFORE launching and BEFORE leaving. * Must have electricity, heat source, and interior u Remove aquatic plants and aquatic animals u plumbing to the home Drain lake/river water away from the landing u Dispose of unwanted live bait in the trash * Income verification (some existing home owners grants require) It’s unlawful to transport aquatic plants, and zebra mussels . Contact us at 218-983-3202 30 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, August 7, 2019

White Earth Home Health Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar Clinics Pappy’s Cafe (Waubun) August 7, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Naytahwaush Sports Complex August 8, 10 a.m. to noon

Shooting Star Casino (Mahnomen) August 12 and 26, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Elbow Lake Center August 13, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m

Food Distribution (East of Mahnomen) August 14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Congregate Housing (White Earth) August 15, 10 a.m. to noon

Farmer’s Market (Mahnomen) August 15, 3 to 6 p.m.

Rice Lake Center August 26, 10 a.m. noon

White Earth RBC Headquarters August 27, 10 a.m. to noon

Biimaadiiziiwiin (White Earth) August 27, 1 to 3 p.m.

Pine Point Elder’s Center August 28, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Lake Grove Township Monthly Meeting Notice Notice is hereby given to the citizens of Lake Grove Township, County of Mahnomen, State of Minnesota, that the monthly Township meeting will be held Iron Range Area Aug. 20, 2019 . The meeting will commence at 7:30 p.m. at the Jerome Wolbeck residence. Community Council Lori Tibbetts The Iron Range Area Community Council holds Clerk,Town of Lake Grove a meeting the second Wednesday of each month at the Greenway Township Hall in Marble, Minn.

The Council encourages everyone to you can reach the Anishinaabeg Today at attend and get involved. 218-983-3285 Ext. 5903 or [email protected] Manoomin-giizis (Ricing Moon) 7, 2019 Anishinaabeg Today 31

HANDS-FREE Minnesota: Know the rules Howah Ads

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Joan Staples-Morin emergency assistance, if there is an immediate threat If it’s not an emergency, stopping on the shoulder Ella F. to life and safety, or when in an authorized emergency August 23rd of an interstate freeway or controlled access highway Thompson! vehicle while performing official duties. is already illegal in Minnesota. Although it is legal to Aug. 19th Can I use a GPS navigation device? stop along a state or U.S. highway, or a county road, Yes. GPS and other systems that can only be used it’s not always safe to do. Love, for navigation are exempt from the Hands-Free law. We strongly encourage anyone who needs to use Mom, Dad, In- car screens and systems are also exempt. In both their phone to find a safe place to pull off the road Sisters - Hanna & Eevi, cases, most of these systems lock when the vehicle is completely. A convenience store or gas station, for Papa & Nana. moving. example, will be safer for you and other road users. ALL your family Is it against the new law to hold a phone in a How does the new law apply to amateur radio hijab or other type of headscarf or wrap? devices? For example, trained storm spotters Having a cell phone tucked into a headscarf or sometimes use hand-held and vehicle mobile radios head wrap is not against the hands-free cell phone law. during a weather emergency. In Memory of Happy 42nd Birthday Devices such as amateur radio, two-way radio The phone must be securely situated to remain hands- Marvin Staples Mom free and must not block the driver’s vision in any way. and citizens band (CB) radio are exempt under the What would be against the new law is if the driver new hands-free law. 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For example, the Minnesota single-touch activation without holding the phone. State Patrol has instituted a policy that requires troop - ers to use their phones only in hands-free mode. If my teen is under 18 years old and has a dri - Unfortunately, there are circumstances in which ver’s permit or provisional driver’s license, can Please let us know if you Arthur J. Vizenor emergency vehicle drivers need to be on their devices is turning 66 on August 13th! they use their phone in hands-free mode? recently moved, or have to carry out their duties. Although this is different than I know that you have loved me since The new hands-free law does not change any - moved in the past few situations other drivers find themselves in, the dangers the day I was born but I have loved thing for teens under 18 with a driver’s permit or pro - years so we can cancel you my whole life. There is not a sin - are the same. 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White Earth Fleet Garage Located at 36671 Martin Drive in White Earth 32 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, August 7, 2019 White Earth Nation artist presented with First People’s Community Spirit Award Chief Bender Pow-Wow highlights

By Desiree Bauer DL Newspapers

In the 20 years that the First People’s Fund has awarded its First People’s (Jennifer Easton) Community Spirit award, only one recipient has been from White Earth Nation (according to their web - site). Melissa Widner now marks the second person to receive the award. “She’s … served, taught, and guided new and old,” Widner’s friend Jessica Dretsch wrote in a Facebook message to the Tribune. “Her graceful humility has always lifted others up while she stays out of the spotlight.” Widner has been creating her artwork for longer than the award has been around, so it was time for that spotlight to shine on her. “I started 25 to 30 years ago, when my kids were little,” Widner said. “I made regalia for all of them.” Once her kids gotolder, Widner didn’t stop cre - ating pieces. She has made regalia, or the “colorful outfits” at powwows, for every age and gender. “I’m really inspired by a lot of color,” Widner said. “It just comes to me and I make it.” Each of her pieces -- whether it’s regalia or beadwork -- displays that. There is nothing plain to them, no monochromatic tones. Everything she makes has some color to it, most with a variety of shades. Photos by Desiree Bauer Widner’s artwork is not just in White Earth Melissa Widner wrapped up in part of her award--a Nation, either. She usually makes it to the Gathering blanket that has her name and "First People's Fund of Nations in Albuquerque, N.M., and she is also Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Award 2019" traveling around the southwest in August. sewn onto it. “I’ve been traveling all over,” Widner said. “I when Widner was honored. Some of the members of take my children all over to different powwows and the First People’s Fund traveled to White Earth art shows.” Nation to present Widner with the award. She said Her children go to shows on their own as well. she is very thankful that they chose her and that they Widner had just gotten back from a show in came. Wisconsin, where her daughter, Courtney Bunker, took third place in textiles. Most of Widner’s chil - “They gave me a blanket, award, and a certifi - dren have followed in her footsteps and are artists. It cate,” Widner said. “I had a really great time when was her two daughters who nominated her for the they came up to visit and gave it to me.” Community Spirit award. The blanket has her name and “First People’s They, along with many other family members, Fund Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Award friends, and community members, were there June 8 2019” sewn into it. Widner also received $7,500, which will be put toward the community and her work. “I teach every Tuesday. I do a variety of differ - ent mediums, all kinds of different art classes,” Widner said. “Some of it I’m saving for a really nice camera, laptop, and a new sewing machine.” Each of those aspects will help her create more artwork, give her an opportunity to create a portfolio and possibly help teach a future award winner. Widner said that she has been really encouraging people to nominate artists in the area, as there are many other artists that meet that requirement and are deserving of the award. Photos by Gary W. Padrta

The 2019 Chief Bender Pow-Wow and Kittenball Tournament was held July 14 in Waubun. Top : The winning couple from a potato White Earth Nation has a Facebook page! dance. Middle : Betsy McDougall dances with Robert Cloud North Sr., the grandson of MLB Hall of Fame pitcher and White Earth Feel free to visit us at: enrollee Chief Al Bender during a dance in his honor. Bottom : Several dancers braved the hot and humid weather. The event was ‘One of Melissa’s colorful, beaded creations. This www.facebook.com/WhiteEarthNation sponsored by the Rising Sun Community Council of Waubun. one features a hummingbird.