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3 Services, Land, and Environmental. and Environmental. Land, Services, Health &Human Roads, Judicial/Legal, Enforcement, Law from: representatives ed This includ - attended theernments meeting. Top gov both from administrative staff level government relationship. intheirpromote government to partnership and areas in the focus activity to discuss year a twice at least to meet havement they agreed Under the MOUagree cultural life-ways. andmaintaining nomic development, - eco communitymanagement, development, County for natural andthe Band resource the between for cooperation framework ofthe to a MOUis provide The purpose in 2014. bodies bythe two signed of Understanding (MOU) Memorandum ofthe 5year are part meetings Event Lights at Northern Center.meeting The recentlyCommissioners held acoordination of County Board andCass Council Tribal Lake WALKER, MN- The Leech By MichaelChosa Leech Lake Tribal Council, Cass County Board of Commissioners and top administrative staff at the biannual joint meeting. joint biannual at the staff top administrative and of Commissioners Board County Cass Council, Tribal Lake Leech Cass County-LLBOHoldJointMeeting - - Kerry Swenson (Cass Co). Swenson (Cass Kerry and (LLBO) Oothoudt managers Duane cy emergen alongwith this section presented Hoglund Erick Sheriff County Deputy Chief Tribal Police Ken Chief Washington andCass Law Enforcement tion: presenta ofeach The asummary is following for the goals future. and set recent outlined accomplishments also They the agencies. between tures andcooperation status onjoint update ven abrief presented and county tribal officials For area, focus each •

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sheltering exercise. coordinatewill functioning a fully andcounty The tribe School. WHA 20th at for October scheduled is cise exer preparedness A joint disaster in July. damage storm relief the aidfrom statein seeking for others each efforts ly andsupported joint applied County andLLBO Cass vate others each sirens. acti nowalso can two departments The would manually sirens. activate Weather Previously, dispatch Service. byNational matically activated Weatherwarn nowauto is system Continued on Page5 - - - - - 2 Biinaakwe-giizis • Falling Leaves/Raking October 2016 | Debahjimon Vol XXXIII No 3 Groundbreaking for New Shingobee Leech Lake Emergency Manager The Debahjimon is a free, month- Completes Certification ly publication of the Leech Lake Island Project Band of Ojibwe By Michael Chosa Submitted by Ken Washington, LLTPD Chief Leech Lake Tribal Council »» Faron Jackson Sr., Chairman

»» Arthur “Archie” LaRose, Secretary-Treasurer

»» Penny DeVault, District I Representative t the end of August, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for »» Steve White, District II the Leech Lake Band’s newest business venture. The property Representative on Shingobee Island, which is about 1 mile west of Northern LightsA Casino, is set to be redeveloped to serve as an on the lake sports »» LeRoy Staples Fairbanks III, bar. Leech Lake Gaming, who will be managing the property, have not District III Representative adopted an official name for the business at this time. The Shingobee Property has been a point of controversy for previous Staff councils and as a result has been sitting dormant for the past 13 years. Michael Chosa, Editor Starr White, Graphic Design “Getting the ball rolling on this has been a priority for me since taking office and we can thank the combined efforts of a unified tribal council Submissions for accomplishing this so quickly,” stated Leech Lake Chairman Faron Jackson Sr. He went on to say “This property has a lot of potential both in The submission of pictures, its prime location and in economic opportunity for the band. We expect articles, announcements up to 50 new permanent jobs will created as a result of this project.” and letters is encouraged. All submissions are subject The business is expected to offer a modern sports bar atmosphere, it will to editing for spelling, feature a full dining menu, full service marina and a gaming area. Patrons grammar, length and libelous of the establishment will have the opportunity to arrive via boat, making content. Submission does it one of a select few businesses to offer this unique experience on Leech Lake. not guarantee publication. The Editor reserves the LL Gaming Director Mike Auger said “This is a great opportunity for the right to reject any material band to invest in the local economy and create a new sustainable stream submitted for publication. of revenue. We look forward to creating a new destination for patrons of the Leech Lake area.” Debahjimon Nor-son construc- Duane Oothoudt, Tribal Emergency Manager, receives his FEMA certifica- 190 Sailstar Dr. NW tion company has tion at the graduation ceremony. Cass Lake, MN 56633 been contracted for construction and n the 18th of August, Duane Oothoudt, Emergency Manager [email protected] renovation of both for the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe graduated from the National new and existing Emergency Management Basic Academy. This accomplishment Ph: (218) 335-8225 facilities. Preliminary entailedO 171 hours of classroom and online training with the Emergency Fax: (218) 335-8309 site work began in Management Institute located in Emmitsburg, Maryland. early September on Deadlines landscaping around The purpose for the establishment of a National Emergency Management the site, parking lots Basic Academy is to support the professionalization of the field of emer- November Issue....10/21/2016 and removal of outer gency management with a structured and progressive framework for December Issue....11/25/2016 buildings which are acquiring the knowledge, skills, and abilities to enter the field and grow January Issue...... 12/23/2016 not part of the new to meet the challenges of an unpredictable and complex environment. proposal. The National Emergency Management Basic Academy offers a founda- The Shingobee proj- tional education in emergency management while providing an opportu- ect is slated to open nity for participants to build camaraderie, establish professional contacts, Memorial Day week- and gain a common understanding of the roles, responsibilities, and end in 2017. authorities of an emergency management program. October 2016 | Debahjimon Waatebagaa-giizis • Leaves Changing Color Moon 3

Free Healthcare Program Set to Come to National Native News Briefs Leech Lake Reservation in the Summer of 2017 Nation Files Suit Against EPA For Gold King By Michael Chosa Mine Spill CASS LAKE, MN- The Department of Defense’s Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) program will offer free The Navajo Nation recently filed a lawsuit against the U.S. healthcare to local residents in July 2017. The IRT program is an opportunity for military personnel to receive Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and others, in response high quality, mission essential training while providing valuable services to local communities. to the Gold King Mine Spill in August 2015. The Navajo Nation alleges that the disaster could have been prevented and they are The application for the program was recently approved after being submitted by Cass Lake Indian Health seeking compensation for damages. Service in 2015. Preliminary planning stages got underway on September 13th & 14th, when members of the Air Force Reserve visited Cass Lake IHS. The initial “scoping mission” established the needs of the community, Approximately three million gallons of mining wastewater were goals for the medical mission and team members scouted potential locations to serve as a “base” for operations. released from the closed mine in Silverton, Colorado as EPA con- tractors were attempting to remediate the site. The wastewater The IRT mission will provide a host of medical services to the community. Basic non-emergency medical treat- flowed into the Animas River, a tributary of the San Juan river ment will be available and other services such as wellness checkups, vision screenings, and hearing screenings which supplies freshwater to the Navajo Nation. Pictures of the are expected to be offered. Students will also be able to receive sports physicals for the school year. Dental orange colored rivers, which were declared off limits for drinking services including fillings, x-rays and extractions are being planned. Additional services such as mental health and agricultural use, made national headlines following the spill. screenings and oral surgery are being explored but have not been confirmed. Prescription glasses will be manu- factured on site. Residents may remember the OneSite clinic that came to Cass Lake last September, this will In the complaint, the Navajo allege that: “For nearly two days, the be similar but the total number of services offered is much greater. More information will be published as plans USEPA did not call, alert or notify the Nation that this toxic sludge are finalized. had been released and was headed into their waters and land,” they stated further, “Now, a year after one of the most significant A major problem on Leech Lake Reservation is transportation. The planning team is exploring the logistics of environmental catastrophes in history, the Nation and the Navajo providing daily transport from our outlying communities to the site or possibly offering a rotating mobile clinic people have yet to have their waterways cleaned, their losses com- that will move thru the communities in order to reach as many people as possible. pensated, their health protected, or their way of life restored.” Typical IRT medical missions last between 10 and 12 days, the tentative dates for Leech Lake are July 10th New Traditional Foods in FDPIR through the 21st, 2017. IHS anticipates this program will help fulfill some of the unmet needs to under served In Fiscal Year (FY) 2016, USDA developed and finalized two pur- populations in the Leech Lake area. chase specifications for wild rice and wild frozen sockeye salmon fillets, and successfully awarded solicitations for both items in To learn more about the Innovative Readiness Training program, visit http://irt.defense.gov. August 2016. The solicitation for wild frozen sockeye salmon was awarded to one vendor, Ocean Beauty Seafood. Salmon deliveries to the national warehouses are expected for late October through Governor Dayton Authorizes State Disaster Assistance the end of December 2016. The solicitation for Wild Rice was awarded to two Native American vendors in , White for Aitkin, Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Lake, and St. Earth Nation and Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. Wild rice deliver- ies to the national warehouses are expected the second half of Louis Counties, and for Bois Forte, Fond du Lac, and October 2016.

Leech Lake Tribal Communities In addition, USDA has been successful in receiving offers for Severe thunderstorms, high winds, and flooding from July 19-21 caused bison deliveries over the course of the next 12 months. Vendors that received a contract include Intermountain Land & Cattle, damage resulting in significant debris removal costs Kiva Sun, and Native American Enterprises. Bison deliveries are anticipated to begin monthly in October 2016 and last through ST. PAUL, MN – Governor Mark Dayton issued a letter authorizing up to an estimated $3,291,585 in relief from September 2017. the State Disaster Assistance Contingency Account for Aitkin, Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Lake, and St. Louis Feds say they won't evict Dakota Access Pipeline Counties, and for the Bois Forte, Fond du Government Damage Incurred State Assistance Protest Camps Lac, and Leech Lake Tribal Communities. The exact final reimbursements will be Aitkin County $304,300 $228,225 Federal officials say they won't evict the Oceti Sakowin, or Seven Council Fires camp, due to free speech reasons, even though it's made from actual expense documentation. Beltrami County $259,663 $194,747 Severe thunderstorms, high winds, and on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers land near the confluence of flooding from July 19, 2016, until July 21, Cass County $415,082 $311,312 the Missouri and Cannonball rivers that many Native Americans 2016, caused damage resulting in signifi- Clearwater County $370,165 $277,624 believe is still rightfully owned by the Standing Rock Sioux under cant debris removal costs for the counties a nearly 150 year-old treaty. and tribal communities. Lake County $243,655 $182,741 St. Louis County $2,730,915 $2,048,186 "We're not leaving until we defeat this big black snake," camp spokesman Cody Hall said of the pipeline. Aid from the contingency account will Fond du Lac Band $65,000 $48,750 reimburse counties and tribal communities for public infrastructure repairs and clean- Bois Forte Band Applying in con- The gathering has been called the largest gathering of Native up costs. Under Minnesota law, the state junction with St. American tribes in a century, all there to protest Dallas-based will reimburse 75 percent of eligible costs Louis County Energy Transfer Partners' $3.8 billion Dakota Access pipeline, for public infrastructure repairs and clean- Leech Lake Band Applying in con- which threatens tribally significant sacred sites and a river that's a up, with localities responsible for covering junction with Cass source of water for millions. the remaining 25 percent. County 4 Biinaakwe-giizis • Falling Leaves/Raking October 2016 | Debahjimon EDITORIAL Confusion, Uncertainty Following Stalemate at MN Chippewa Tribe Meeting By Michael Chosa

he Tribal Executive all offices (see table below), sev- Now let's examine some of the says that in election of officers, all Was this taken into consideration Committee (TEC) of the eral rounds of secret ballot voting issues that were raised. members can cast a ballot. If you when the constitution was written? Minnesota Chippewa Tribe resulted in the same outcome. want to look at something look at Did the original writers consider T(MCT) held a special meeting Should the MCT President be Robert’s Rules”. that elections take place during at Grand Casino- Mille Lacs on At this point in the meeting, the allowed to vote in the election? meeting and is this the intended September 22nd, 2016. What was issue was raised as to wheth- While he is correct in his state- effect? These are questions that supposed to be a quick meeting er current President Norman The election was held during a spe- ment, I consulted with the National will need to be answered when in order to swear in White Earth Deschampe should be allowed to cial meeting of the TEC. According Association of Parliamentarians. considering constitutional reform. Chairman Terry Tibbetts and to vote in the election. to the MCT Constitution Bylaws According to them, when an orga- elect the TEC Officers, turned into under Article I, Duties of the nization's bylaws conflict with Election Procedures an all day affair. A motion was passed to exclude Officers of the Tribal Executive Robert's Rules of Order, the bylaws the President from voting by Committee: will always prevail. There were two procedural issues Many issues and questions were adhering to the bylaws. Several regarding the methods by which brought to the attention of the TEC members voted against this Section 1. The President of the For reference, here is a citation the elections were being conduct- TEC regarding proper procedure motion, which was simply phrased Tribal Executive Committee shall: from the 11th edition of Robert's ed that I would like to address, for electing the officers. But first as: "Motion to follow the MCT (g) Not vote in meetings of Rules of Order: lets look at a quick summary of the constitution". As a result of this, in the Tribal Executive Committee First, was whether the roll call events that unfolded. the next round of balloting, Kevin except in the case of a tie. method of voting in the election Dupuis, Fond du Lac Chairman, “the bylaws … comprise the high- was properly done. Normally dur- The TEC is composed of the was elected as President of MCT Executive Director Gary est body of rules in societies ing a meeting, a roll call vote is Chairman and Secretary-Treasurer the MCT 6-5, with Norman Frazer in response stated, “Take a as normally established today. done by asking a question and from each of the six member bands. Deschampe abstaining. look at Article II, Section 5” which Such an instrument supersedes members can either cast a "yes or The TEC selects from within the reads: all other rules of the society,” no" vote. It was contended that the group a President, Vice President, As new President, he refrained (p. 14, ll 17-21) method of answering with your Secretary and Treasurer for two- from voting in the remaining elec- Sec. 5. Seven members of the choice of candidate was improper. year terms. The remaining officials tions and the following officers Tribal Executive Committee Because the election was held dur- act as board members. were elected: Ferdinand Martineau, shall constitute a quorum, and ing a meeting, it was the correct Robert's Rules of Order provides MCT Vice President 6-5, Melanie Roberts' Rule shall govern its action to exclude the President the answer to this question in Following nominations, a roll call Benjamin, MCT Secretary 7-4, and meetings. from casting a vote. While this Chapter XIV: election for the open officer posi- Dave Morrison, MCT Treasurer may not "feel right", it is the way tions resulted in 6-6 tie votes for 7-4. He stated further, "Robert’s Rules the rules are written. Continued Next Page ROLL CALL ELECTION RESULTS (First Vote):

PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER N. Deschampe K. Dupuis F. Martineau A. LaRose M. Benjamin C. Beaulieu Dave Morrison T. Mason F. Jackson (LL) X X X X A. LaRose (LL) X X X X K. Dupuis (FDL) X X X X F. Martineau (FDL) X X X X C. Chavers (BF) X X X X Dave Morrison (BF) X X X X N. Deschampe (GP) X X X X Den. Morrison (GP) X X X X T. Tibbetts (WE) X X X X T. Mason (WE) X X X X M. Benjamin (ML) X X X X C. Beaulieu (ML) X X X X October 2016 | Debahjimon Waatebagaa-giizis • Leaves Changing Color Moon 5 Cass County - LLBO Meeting Continued from Page 1 Law Enforcement Cont. investment. You see the impact CSAH 60 (Palace Rd in Cass Upcoming goals: that it makes on people's lives. Lake) are being prepared. • Exchanging training schedules Its probably one of my favor- • BIA Safety Grant by LLBO is in order to combine where pos- ite parts of the job. To see the in the planning stages. Cass In the end, as far as I can tell sible. change that happens in people's County is providing a letter of “ROLL-CALL ELECTION. Although through my research, the elections • Explore grant opportunities for lives." said Megan Treuer, Leech support to be included with the unusual, an election can be held were conducted correctly. A lot of specialty equipment such as a Lake Tribal Court Judge application packet. by roll call." (p. 443, ll. 18-19) time could have been saved and hardened hostage rescue vehicle Upcoming goals: • Continued joint funding of much confusion avoided had there aka BEARCAT • Cass County would like to hold projects and sharing of five- “the member … when called been a copy of Robert's Rules on • Update addresses and assign traffic court on select dates in year plans to promote strate- upon, declares his or her vote… hand for the meeting. I suspect in house numbers for emergency the new Tribal Justice Center gic planning between the two for each office to be filled.” the future that this will be the case. response in places such as Ryans in order to alleviate some of the governments. Example: addition (p. 443, ll. 21-24) Village. transportation issues faced by of a pedestrian bridge at CR8 One final note, the question • Continue cooperation and band members in traveling to (Federal Dam) was funded joint- was also raised as to which ver- mutual help. Chief Deputy Walker. ly by two sources. So yes, the roll call balloting meth- sion of Robert's Rules the MCT Hoglund gave a recent example: • Cass County Probation is also od was legitimate and it was con- Constitution should adhere to. A high profile arraignment took planning on holding meetings Health & Human Services ducted as prescribed by Robert's This is explicitly spelled out at place in Walker which required at the new Justice Center on a Reno Wells, Cass Co Health, Human Rules. the beginning of the book and is a heightened law enforcement regular basis to reduce similar and Veterans Services Director updated with each new release. presence. He arranged for Tribal issues faced by their clients. along with Ed Franckowiak LLBO Next, questions were raised sur- Police to answer all calls in the • Both sides plan to explore solu- Human Services Director presented rounding the exclusion of Mr. From the latest edition: northern portion of Cass County tions to other transportation the following: Dupuis from the remaining bal- for the duration. barriers to Cass County District lots. Specifically, there were several "This Eleventh Edition super- Court. • Ongoing training for managers discussions as to when he officially sedes all previous editions Judicial and Legal • Heavy interest was expressed in in respective departments to "took office", and how the remain- and is intended automatically Representing LLBO at the meet- exploring a Drug Court program resolve differences in approach ing election balloting should have to become the parliamentary ing were Tribal Court Judges similar to Wellness court to services at the worker level. been conducted. authority in organizations whose Megan Treuer and Paul Day. Cass • Joint partnership in Diversion • LLBO has an active role in bylaws prescribe "Robert's Rules County Representatives included program between Cass Co and the County Child Protection Once again, Robert's Rules provide of Order," "Robert's Rules of Judges David Harrington and Jana Tribal Court. This program tar- Screening Team. clear guidance for the situation: Order Revised," "Robert's Rules Austad, Cass County Attorney gets first time, juvenile offenders • Reno Wells is attending the advi- of Order Newly Revised," or "the Chris Strandlie and Cass County and gives them a second chance. sory committee meetings for “TIME AT WHICH AN ELECTION current edition of" any of these Probation Director Jim Schneider. LLBO, active in LLBO Pre Natal TAKES EFFECT. An election to an titles, or the like, without specify- Roads & Trails program. office becomes final immediately ing a particular edition." (p. vii) • Tribal Court connectivity has Dave Enblom, Cass County • Cass County offices at LL Tribal if the candidate is present and been confirmed with state sys- Engineer and Art Chase, LLBO Headquarters have been a huge does not decline” tems. Roads Director facilitated this por- success. "The amount of people (p. 444, ll. 17-19) • Tribal Justice Center is scheduled tion of the discussion. that we see out of our Cass Lake The DeBahJiMon wants to be opened in October 2016 sub office is phenomenal. Our “An officer-elect takes possession to hear from our readers. • Paul Day, Tribal Court Judge said • Phase 1 of the Bena trail project average visits since January of of his office immediately upon his "When we talk about jurisdic- completed. Phase 2 is on sched- this year, 247 clients that are election’s becoming final, unless Letters to the Editor, Opinion tion, we're talking about who has ule to be completed by the end coming to see three workers, the bylaws or other rules specify Pieces, Announcements, Etc. authority, and so back in 1978 of 2017. an average of 82 per worker. In a later time.” (p.444, ll. 28-30) it was always in court and in • Dual language (Ojibwe-English) Walker we had 174, an aver- Submission Info on Pg. 2 litigation, citing a supreme court informational signs are in the age of 15 per worker." said Reno precedent or a federal law. Today works. Dave Enblom reports Wells, Cass County Director we don't talk so much about who that MNDOT has become inter- HHVS is in charge. Now what we are ested in the project and these Upcoming goals: doing is just implementing it. signs will be allowed to go up • Include ICWA funding aid in the MCT Tribal Executive Committee Lets just look at this problem we on major trunk highways in the 2017 Tax bill for those imple- Election Results (FINAL) 09-22-16 have and see what we can do to state. menting Tribal, State, County fix it. That's the type of relation- • Tribal and state tax agreements agreements. President: ship we have." now help to support local trans- • Share design concepts for the Kevin Dupuis (FDL) def. Norman Deschampe (GP) 6-5 • 2016 marks the 20th anniver- portation sales tax. LLBO Human Service Campus sary of LL Tribal Court. It also • Improvements to the Soo Line at Cass Lake which could include Vice President: marks the 10th anniversary of Trail between Cass Lake and the County's offer to participate. Ferdinand Martineau (FDL) def. Archie LaRose (LL) 6-5 the Joint Powers agreement and Bena were completed. • Establish Merit System Personnel formation of the Wellness Court. Upcoming goals: Testing at Tribal Headquarters. Secretary: Our Wellness Court was the first • Define additional walking trail The merit system is a require- Melanie Benjamin (ML) def. Carolyn Beaulieu (ML) 7-4 in the nation to be joint juris- projects near high volume roads. ment from MN DHS for employ- diction (state-tribal). "For every Bike trail project between Old ees in social services and human Treasurer: $1.00 we spend on average, on Agency and Onigum is the next services. This would expand Dave Morrison (BF) def. Tara Mason (WE) 7-4 the program as a whole, we get to be constructed. Upcoming employment opportunities for about $2.06 back as a return on plans for a walking trail along band members in these fields. 6 Biinaakwe-giizis • Falling Leaves/Raking October 2016 | Debahjimon Tribal Sovereignty Is No “Loophole” Steve Hagenah Law Enforcement Submitted by Ernie Stevens Jr, Chairman National Indian Gam- Memorial Scholarship Established ing Association Members of the Law Enforcement agencies welcome $10,000 donation WASHINGTON, DC- I am writ- culture. ing to respond to one of several Riley’s solutions for Indian from the Hagenah Family for establishment of the scholarship articles that have been authored Country are not-so-veiled plans recently by Naomi Schaefer Riley to return to these policy failures. in her attempt to generate inter- In short, she blames tribal sover- est in her new book. Riley had eignty and culture for the econom- recent articles published in the ic and social issues facing Native Wall Street Journal (July article communities. “The Loophole Economy Is No Tribal sovereignty - the power Jackpot for Indians” and a May of Native people to decide local- article titled “Changing an NFL ly how to govern our lands - is Team’s Name Won’t Fix Indian the foundation of tribal economic Schools”), the Atlantic (July “One growth. This foundation must be Way to Help Native Americans: strengthened not attacked. Property Rights”), and the New Tribal governments-working York Post (July “How Protecting with Native entrepreneurs-are Tribal Sovereignty Hurts Victims exercising sovereignty to start on the Reservation”). diversified enterprises that go far Riley’s claim, that the federal beyond gaming and contracting. The Leech Lake Tribal College was he did behind the scenes, to train, Steve wrote his in a way that still government has created a “loop- The Native enterprises that Riley honored by Becky Hagenah, the mentor and educate others. He has impact today. We are honored hole economy” for Indian tribes tags as “loopholes” - Indian gaming wife of former Law Enforcement had a great gift of connecting with to have such commitment to our based on gambling, ignores his- and contracting - serve as anchors Coordinator Steve Hagenah in people, and making them feel like Law Enforcement Program and to tory and the basic facts about for many tribal economies. These receiving a memorial. The memo- they were the most important per- the Law Enforcement communi- tribal governments in our federal enterprises generate revenues that rial will support the creation of son in the room. He instilled his ties,” said Dr. Erma Vizenor, LLTC system. Like tourists before her, provide health care, housing, ser- a law enforcement scholarship, values to his students at the col- President. Riley asserts that re-examining the vices for our seniors, and educa- which will allow LLTC students to lege. Many of whom recounted status of Indian trust land and cut- tion for our children. These acts defray some of the costs related to story, after story of how Steve had The Law Enforcement Program ting back on federal regulations of self-determination must be fos- MN POST Skills based training, impacted them personally. Steve is one of the most successful pro- will cure all of Indian Country’s tered. the final step in their academic was a true law enforcement pro- grams at the College with many problems. Riley correctly asserts that career to becoming a police officer fessional, and he will be missed. alumni working directly in the field Riley’s ideas are misguided and Indian Country is over-regulat- in the state of Minnesota. This scholarship is one way which of study. Graduates of the program dated. Her premise that “Native ed. Tribal governments are bur- we can continue to honor his tre- are current Chief of Police, Sheriff, Americans hit the jackpot when dened with federal regulations not “Steve Hagenah had such a pro- mendous legacy, and ensure that and Police Officers for various a 1988 law ensured their right to imposed on state or local govern- found impact on the Leech Lake his ethos and humor is around agencies. Others found employ- run gaming” ignores history and ments. Area, first starting to work as for decades to come.” said Matt ment in public sectors in adminis- fact. Indian gaming is an exercise We do need meaningful a Cass Lake Police Officer, and Stiehm, LLTC Law Enforcement tration and law. of inherent sovereignty acknowl- improvements in federal laws and ending his career with the MN Program Coordinator. edged in the U.S. Constitution. It regulations that respect Indian Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Individuals who are interested in is not the result of a federal legisla- tribes as governments and strength- as a Special Agent. Steve solved Friends, colleagues, alumni and the Law Enforcement Program are tive gift. en tribal sovereignty, not rules that numerous cases, and helped many current students were pres- encouraged to contact Matt Stiehm, The United States Supreme weaken tribal governments or local people through difficult times in ent to welcome the gift from the Law Enforcement Coordinator Court, in 1987, affirmed more control. Tribal leaders are actively the community. But the most Hagenah family. “We write our at (218) 335-4200 or by email at than a decade of Indian gaming working with Congress to reform enduring part of Steve, was what obituaries throughout our lives; [email protected]. Please con- operating under tribal government laws that respect tribal sovereignty, tact Student laws. One year later, state gov- cut down economic barriers, pro- Services for ernments and commercial gaming vide incentives for Native entre- Subscribe to Debahjimon more infor- interests pressed Congress to enact preneurs to start businesses on This is a FREE subscription mation on the the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act Indian lands, and provide tribal admission pro- to restrict tribal sovereignty and governments with equal access to Name:______cess for Spring allow states to influence certain tools that other forms of govern- 2017 term. Indian gaming enterprises. ment enjoy. Riley’s proposal to re-examine In the late 1800's, tourists like Address:______Leech Lake the Indian land system to con- Riley deemed themselves “Friends Tribal College vey individual property rights is a of the Indian”. 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Remove From Mailing List values. suppression of tribal religion and October 2016 | Debahjimon Waatebagaa-giizis • Leaves Changing Color Moon 7 Native Governance Center and Bush Foundation Announce Eighth Cohort of Native Nation Rebuilders Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School News 25 Citizens from 12 Tribes Join Program to Strengthen Skills, Serve Native People Submitted by Mary Trapp, Superintendent ST. PAUL, MN – The Native been shaped by outsiders but in a expectations and values. The Governance Center and the turnabout, tribes are using inher- Rebuilders Program compliments Bug O Nay Ge Shig School staff Bush Foundation announced ent authorities to “redesign our this effort by sharing lessons from met the week of August 29 through that 25 citizens from 12 of the systems to align with our vision, other parts of Indian Country and September 1, 2016, to plan and pre- 23 Native nations overlapping strengthening relations between pare for school year 2016-2017. High North Dakota, leaders through a shared learning school staff continued the move into and Minnesota were selected for Native Nation experience.” the main building from the old high the eighth cohort of the Native school in preparation for the com- Nation Rebuilders Program. Rebuilders Cohort 8 “The Rebuilders Program is ing demolition of the old building. one of the best examples of the All teachers were excited to return to The Rebuilders Program is the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Bush Foundation’s commitment school and met throughout the week to leadership component of a larger Rebecca Graves to invest in great ideas and the receive updates on safety and security; initiative launched in 2010 by James Jones Jr. people who power them. We are to receive updates on reading strate- the Bush Foundation to sup- thrilled to partner with the Native gies and use of grade level materials; and to organize and prepare their port tribes as they strengthen Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Governance Center to continue teaching space. their governing capabilities. It Holly Annis to grow and support this vital was developed in response to Jill Kessler network of leaders,” said Bush High school staff planned the first four days of school with a focus elected tribal leaders who said Robin LeBeau Foundation President Jennifer on working with students on team building, developing relationship engaged community leaders Ford Reedy. skills, and easing the students’ transition from the old high school into play an important role to influ- Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe the Main School for 2016-2017. Teachers worked together to under- ence and support tribal govern- Helen Hart Rebuilders will convene for four stand the purpose of advisory and ways to strengthen the advisory ments in achieving their Native structured sessions during which experiences for students. nations’ goals. Rebuilders consist Lower Sioux Indian they will also develop action plans of emerging and existing Native Community to share knowledge with peers Students met with staff for interviews that helped to clarify the leaders who look to build leader- Anne O’Keefe-Jackson and their respective tribal govern- purpose of the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School: to learn about the Ojibwe ship skills and nation-building ments. The sessions involve part- culture, history, language, art, and dance. During the first week of knowledge. With this newest Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara ner organizations and individuals school, students were assigned to advisory groups, with two teachers cohort, over 140 Native leaders Nation with expertise in nation-rebuild- involved in each advisory. On September 8th and 9th , the high school call themselves Rebuilders. Cheryl Abe ing, organizing and issues specific students traveled to Mud Goose Lake to participate in ricing, prepare Jared Eagle to Indian Country. National part- native food that included bonnik, learned about building fires, made In early 2016, the Bush ners include the Native Nations knockers, and played a Warrior Game to build teams. All high school Foundation transitioned deliv- Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Institute (nni.arizona.edu) and students and staff participated in the environmental activities, skill ery of the Rebuilders Program LeAnn Benjamin the Harvard Project on American building and team building. to the newly created Native Catherine Colsrud Indian Economic Development Governance Center. The Center Raina Killspotted (hpaied.org). School wide assessments for fall began September 19 and continue is an independent, Native led through October 7, 2016. Students in first through eleventh grades will nonprofit that will continue to Sioux Tribe The Rebuilders’ names and tribal complete assessments in reading, math, and language arts. deliver nation building support Nakina Mills affiliations are given here and on to tribes in collaboration with Joleen Montileaux-Abourezk the NGC website. The next round It has been a great start to the school year for our elementary stu- and through support from Bush. of applications for a ninth cohort dents and staff. This year we are focusing on continuing to build a Rosebud Sioux Tribe of Rebuilders will be announced in safe, positive learning environment for all students through the incor- “Rebuilders are playing key roles Lynne Colombe the summer of 2017. Learn more poration of Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) and working across the public, private at the NGC website. guidance from The Seven Teachings. Our school’s goal is to recognize and nonprofit sectors,” accord- Spirit Lake Nation and acknowledge positive behavior to guide students to develop con- ing to Wayne Ducheneaux, Heather Lawrence The Native Governance Center fidence, reach goals, and obtain success. We started implementing executive director of the Native Joshua Tweeton was launched in late 2015 to con- PBIS last year at Bug O Nay Ge Shig School and the results have been Governance Center. Ducheneaux tinue the nation building work outstanding. Discipline referrals have decreased substantially, which who completed the program in Standing Rock Sioux Tribe begun by the Bush Foundation. allows for more learning opportunities within the classroom. The 2012 and was subsequently elect- Marlo Hunte-Beaubrun It is a native led organization that overall environment has become more welcoming and happy. We are ed to the Cheyenne River Sioux Jesi Shanley assists Tribal Nations in strength- pleased with the PBIS program and we continue to see the positive Tribal Council. ening their governance systems impact it is having on the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School community. Turtle Mountain Band of and their capacities to exercise “The role and organization of Chippewa their sovereignty. NGC’s service Our school community continues to look forward to the design tribal governments is evolving,” Jacob Davis area includes Minnesota, North phase and building of the new high school, with completion date of said Rebecca Stratton, Program Amber Mathern Dakota, South Dakota and the July, 2017. We will keep information in the Debahjimon over the next Director at the Native Governance Marlene Schroeder 23 sovereign, politically-distinct few months as Tribal, school, and community leaders continue plan- Center. Stratton, a citizen of the Native nations with unique gov- ning for a new school that will become the center of community activi- Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Upper Sioux Community ernments, histories, challenges ties. Community, completed the pro- Teresa Peterson and opportunities. Learn more at gram in 2011. She stated that Benjamin Rosaasen NativeGov.org. Our Silver Eagle Pride Motto: many tribal governments have Sharon Pazi Zea Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Safe 8 Biinaakwe-giizis • Falling Leaves/Raking October 2016 | Debahjimon

SubmittedLLTC by Amarin Student Chanthorn, Leech Named Lake Tribal College American Indian College Fund Ambassador

Indigenous Education Minnesota Duluth, where she In today’s modern society, it is dif- spent two-weeks on campus to ficult to continue the passing of learn about the medical field. The tradition and cultural knowledge American Indian Higher Education to the next generation. The fast- Consortium also selected Adriana paced world leaves no room for as the 2016-2017 Woodland Great what was, but only what is. The Lakes Colleges Representative. Indigenous youths have to struggle She will be representing the great between connecting with the past, lakes and woodland Tribal Colleges living in the present, and preparing within Minnesota, Wisconsin, and for the future. As elder generations Michigan. (LLTC, Red Lake Nation are increasingly leaving this world, College, White Earth Tribal and the urgency of preserving history Community College, Fond Du Lac is vital to the language and cultural Tribal and Community College, existence of the Indigenous people. Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Community College, College of The Tribal Colleges movement Menominee Nation, Bay Mills spread throughout many tribal Community College, and Saginaw nations as a means to preserve Chippewa Tribal College). and educate culture based on the tribe’s own terms. Many of setting. and culture are dependent on indi- assist in the overall preservation To start this year’s term, the these colleges became recogniz- viduals like Adriana, who cares of Indigenous history and culture. American Indian College Fund able names in education such as Upon graduation, the reserved about the language and culture. has selected Adriana as the 2016 Dine College, Haskell University, young lady followed her mother’s Having access to learn from first Adriana Kingbird Named Student Ambassador. She will be Institute of American Indian Arts, footstep and enrolled at the Leech speakers and elders is a necessity AICF Student Ambassador traveling across the United States and the local Fond Du Lac Tribal Lake Tribal College. Her mother, that needs to be cultivated; doing The Leech Lake Tribal College is a to represent the College and AICF and Community College with an alum of the College, had signifi- so in an academic setting enhances non-profit accredited higher-edu- for American Indian education, enrollment of over 2,000 students. cant success in her own right as a the vitality of influence the lan- cation institution. For the past 25 access to education, and financial student. At the time, she was the guage. years, the College has been provid- support. The AICF is a non-profit The Leech Lake Tribal College only college student in Minnesota ing academic services to students organization whom in 2014-15 is one of these colleges that is who was awarded a NASA intern- The unique learning environment within the Leech Lake Reservation awarded over $7.2 million dollars trying to education and preserve ship. She spent weeks at NASA’s at LLTC and other Tribal Colleges and surrounding communities. to American Indian students via the indigenous people’s history facilities conducting research for is a purposeful practice of method- The College celebrated its 25th scholarships, general support, fel- and culture. Students who attend the agency. She was the major ology to immerse and intermingle anniversary earlier this year as it lowships and other academic pro- LLTC come from all walks of life influence in Adriana’s decision to what once was and what is today. evolves from a small extension grams. Most of LLTC students and backgrounds. However, they attend LLTC. The Tribal College movement based college into an institution of receive financial assistance from all have intrinsic interests to dis- continues to progress as more higher learning embedded into the AICF. cover who they are as a people and Adriana still considers herself a tribal nations across the United local community. learn about their history from a quiet, shy, and reserved person, but States are seeking to educate and Adriana is a third generation stu- non-colonial perspective. In this you wouldn’t notice it based The Fall’s 2016 enrollment dent at LLTC; she was preceded sense, LLTC provides a sense of on her activities and accom- consists of nearly 300 full- by her grandfather Robert Wright belonging other colleges cannot. plishments. She participates time and part-time students and mother Marie Lowry, who in many academic clubs, between the Cass Lake and attained degrees at LLTC. She Adriana Kingbird was a reserved represents national organiza- Red Lake campuses. This plans to transfer to Bemidji State and shy Ojibweikwe, who never tions, active in sports, EMT year’s academic term is high- University to major in American felt connected to her culture at a certified, and a successful lighted by new and return- Indian Studies with goals to pre- Caucasian dominant high school. student. The transforma- ing students. One of these serve the language, Ojibwemowin, Though Ojibwe related courses tions occurred, whether or students is Ms. Adriana as a teacher. She also has plans were available at the high school, not she recognizes it. She Kingbird, a returning soph- to attain her masters in similar it was presented as an option, discovered and excelled omore who has made the area. Adriana is also a certified which was seemingly inaccessible at Ojibwemowin. She was most of her first year at Emergency Medical Technician to those it was intended to serve. able to surround herself with LLTC where she participated (EMT-B). She attained her EMT Ojibwe elders and instructors in local and national clubs, knowledge through Leech Lake In her senior year, she transferred who are dedicated to preserv- being involved in academ- EMS and completed her national to Cass Lake-Bena High School ing the language. She was ic teams, and represented exams in Duluth, Minnesota. where there was more of a con- exposed to, and took advan- LLTC at national gatherings. nection to the local indigenous tage of numerous opportuni- The Leech Lake Tribal College is an culture, as it was proudly exhibited ties to become comfortable Adriana was selected to accredited two-year degree grant- and not a side note program. There and realize who she is as an take part in this sum- ing college. LLTC is accredited she started to learn and immersed Anishinaabe. mer’s American Indian in regionally by the Higher Learning herself into the language and his- Medicine immersion pro- Commission. Visit www.lltc.edu tory of her people in an academic The future of the language Adriana Kingbird gram at the University of to discover what LLTC has to offer. October 2016 | Debahjimon Waatebagaa-giizis • Leaves Changing Color Moon 9 Leech Lake Hosts Fed Up! Rally

It was one of many rallies held throughout the country on Aug 31 which was also International Overdose Awareness Day. Attendees learned about the drug epidemic affecting our community and released balloons bearing the names of friends and family who have been lost to the opiate epidemic. 10 Biinaakwe-giizis • Falling Leaves/Raking October 2016 | Debahjimon October 2016 | Debahjimon Waatebagaa-giizis • Leaves Changing Color Moon 11 12 Biinaakwe-giizis • Falling Leaves/Raking October 2016 | Debahjimon

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Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Summary of Job Openings

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

THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS CLOSE ON OCTOBER 7th, 2016 Driver Operator (2) ~ Tribal Roads ~ $16.00/hr. ~ Job Code: 16-143 Workforce Development Coordinator ~ Education ~ D.O.Q. ~ Job Code: 16-142 Grounds Crew Driver ~ DPW/Facility Management ~ D.O.Q. ~ Job Code: 16-141 Rover Driver ~ DPW/Facility Management ~ D.O.Q. ~ Job Code: 16-140 Administrative Assistant ~ DPW/Facility Management ~ D.O.Q. ~ Job Code: 16-139 Custodial ~ Human Services/OTP ~ $12.50/hr ~ Job Code: 16-138 BCA REQUIRED Accounts Receivable Clerk I ~ Finance ~ $14.00/hr. ~ Job Code: 16-137 THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS CLOSE ON OCTOBER 14TH, 2016 Registered Nurse ~ Human Services ~ D.O.Q. ~ Job Code: 16-125B

THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS ARE OPEN UNTIL FILLED Internal Audit Director ~ Administration ~ D.O.Q. ~ Job Code: 16-133 Pre School Team Leader ~ Education ~ D.O.Q. ~ Job Code: 16-131 Carpenter (2) ~ DPW ~ D.O.Q. ~ Job Code: 16-122B Child Welfare Attorney ~ Legal/Twin Cities Office ~ D.O.Q. ~ Job Code: 16-115 Come on out and Meet U.S. Representative Rick Nolan! Cook – Sugar Point ~ Education ~ $10.25/hr. ~ Job Code: 16-111 Cass Lake Pre School Teacher ~ Education ~ $10.25/hr. Job Code:16-101 U.S. Congressman Rick Nolan who represents Budget Team Leader ~ Finance ~ D.O.Q ~ Job Code: 16-098 the 8th Congressional District of Minnesota Cash Management Team Leader ~ Finance ~ D.O.Q ~ Job Code: 16-097 will be visiting the Leech Lake Reservation Data Entry – Emergency Medical Responder ~ Health ~ $11.50/hr. ~ Job Code: 16-096 on October 11th, 2016. Training Officer – AEMT ~ Health ~ D.O.Q. ~ Job Code: 16-095 Congressman Nolan represents Part-Time EMT Attendant (7) ~ Health ~ DOQ ~ Job Code: 15-137B Minnesota’s northeastern region, Cook - Cass Lake ~ Education ~ DOQ ~ Job Code: 15-087D which includes five Indian Mental Health Therapist ~ Human Services/OTP ~ DOQ ~ Job Code: 15-171 reservations. Engine Boss ~ Division of Resource Management ~ DOQ ~ Job Code: 16-043B He will be available for questions AOB Infant/Toddler Teacher (2) ~Education ~ DOQ ~ 16-032B concerning government, public Ball Club Family Service Advocate ~ Education ~ $10.25 hr ~ Job Code: 16-026B policies, leadership, and Native Program Accountant (3) ~ Finance ~ DOQ ~ Job Code: 15-120C American Indian and Tribal issues. Child Protection Case Manager (2) ~ Human Services ~ DOQ ~ Job Code: 16-018B All band members are encouraged to Full-Time LPN (2) ~ Human Services/OTP ~ DOQ ~ Job Code: 15-097 participate. Everyone is welcome! Cass Lake Special Needs Teacher Assistant (4) ~ Education ~ DOQ ~ Job Code: 16-054 Mental Health Professional ~ Human Services ~ DOQ ~ Job Code: 15-081 Tuesday October 11th, 2016 Part-Time Bena Homeless Shelter Advocates (3) ~ Human Services ~ DOQ ~ Job Code: 15-028 Northern Lights Event Center Leech Lake Tribal College THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS ARE OPEN CONTINUOUS Walker, MN & Drum Room, Cass Lake, MN Pt Cashier/Che-We ~ Business Development ~ $10.25/hr ~ Job Code: 16-000 9:30am - 11:00am 11:30am - 1:00pm Pt Cashier/ NLE ~ Business Development ~ $10.25/hr ~ Job Code: 16-001 14 Biinaakwe-giizis • Falling Leaves/Raking October 2016 | Debahjimon

that helped everyone, anyway that pallbearers were the Korean’s and step daughter; Geraldine, broth- she could. She was the backbone of “Leech Lake Rez” Softball Team and ers; Arnold and Lowell and sisters; the family and her home was open all her youth division children and Shirley Mae, Hazel and Phyllis. to anyone that needed a place to stay. staff. Interment was at Battle Point She had been sober from alcohol for Burial Grounds at Federal Dam fol- He leaves behind his sons; Anthony twenty-one years. lowing her Monday Service. and Fred III, daughters; Marla and Marion, brothers; David and Jones, Ellen (Ryan) Hough, Aunts She graduated from Northland High Tracy’s care has been entrusted to Charles, sisters; Carol, Eleanore, Ayla Jewel Kari (Wesley) Armstrong, Kayla School in Remer in 1985. After high Northern Peace Funeral Home of Thelma, Anita and Linda, numer- (Gordon) Armstrong, Kasey (Cliff) school she went to work for the Walker. Online condolences for the ous other family such as nieces, and Hamer Armstrong, Kristine (Maxwell) Leech Lake Head Start Program for family may be left at www.northern- nephews and many friends. Hamer Tonya Hamer, special uncles 12 years and then was transferred peace.com Wesley White, Clifford Beaulieu to the Youth Division in 1999 and Traditional services were held on and Keith White. worked there until her passing. She Saturday, September 10th at the enjoyed being with all of her children Fred Elmer Battle Point Community Center in She was preceded in death by within the youth division. Federal Dam. Steve Jackson was his her great grandmothers Adella Boswell, Jr Spiritual Advisor. His pallbearers Jones and Frances Masten, Great Tracy’s hobbies were dancing at pow- were Les Rushmier, Scott Damon, Grandfather Richard Jones, Ryan, wows and traveling to Anishinaabe Richard White, Ronald White, Mary Ann Roy, Leona Roy. Quiz Bowl and Yamamoto Canoe Shawn Monroe, Shannon Monroe, Honorary Casketbearers will be Races. She liked softball, sewing, Donald Geving and Raymond Kasey Armstrong, Kari Armstrong, ricing, netting, picking boughs, gar- Geving. Fred’s honorary pallbearers Keira Jackson, Wesley White, dening and going to the casino. are all his children and grandchil- Clifford Beaulieu Jr., Kayla Roy, dren. Interment was at Boy Lake Kayla Armstrong. She is welcomed home by her Cemetery at Boy River after services parents; Della Ann Robinson and on Saturday. Active Casketbearers will be Keith Ronald Raymond Gale, brother; White, Dewayne Hart, Abrielle Ronald Steven Gale, uncle; Andrew Fred’s care has been entrusted to Ayla Jewel Hamer whose Ojibwe Jones, Eliana Hough, Jiselle Jones, Johnson, nephew; Markell Steven Northern Peace Funeral Home of name is “Waabigoniis” which means Elisia Brown. Morris, and cousins; Terry Robinson Walker. Online condolence for the “Little Flower”, 5 ½ Month old Sr., Terry (Bubba) Robinson Jr., and family may be left at northernpeace. daughter of Kelsey Armstrong and Carrie Robinson. com. Scott Hamer, Sr. of Cass Lake, MN Tracy Lynn Gale died Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at She is survived by her sons; David Fred Elmer Boswell, Jr., age 77, of the Cass Lake Indian Hospital. Lee Chase, Jr. (Jasmine Jones) and Longville, Minnesota began his Vernon Dale Richard Norton, Jr., sisters; Lori spiritual journey on Thursday, Traditional Funeral services were Gale, Patricia Gale and Janice (Scott) September 1, 2016 from his sur- Mitchell held Sunday, September 11, 2016 at Dahmen, brothers; Troy Bowstring rounded by his family. He was born the Mission Community Center in and Travis Gale, grandchildren; her on September 20, 1938 in White Cass Lake, Minnesota. Interment “baby” Valentine Chase, Jace Chase, Earth, MN to Wilhelmina (White) was at the Prince of Peace Cemetery Carleen and Cassidy Chase, aunts; and Fred Boswell, Sr. in Cass Lake. The Cease Family Lavina (Frank) Marion and Stella Funeral Home of Cass Lake assisted Mitchell, uncles; Kenneth Gale, and Fred was born and raised in Ponsford. the family. Darrell (Karmen Urecker) Gale, step He played football for and graduated mother; Marilyn Bowstring, grand- for Ponsford High School. After high Ayla was born March 19, 2016 father; Arthur Chase, and many school Fred joined the United Sates in Bemidji, MN, the daughter of nieces and nephews. Army and was stationed overseas Kelsey Armstrong and Scott Hamer, in Germany. While in Germany, he Sr. Ayla loved bouncing in her activ- Traditional services were held spent most of his free time in the ity center, playing with her cous- Monday, September 12th at the boxing ring. After coming home in Kennedy, rolling and laughing. Battle Point Community Center in from the Army, he became a log- Ayla’s beautiful smile with her smil- Tracy Lynn Gale, age 49, of Battle Federal Dam. Steve Jackson was her ger in International Falls for a short ing eyes and her bubbly giggles Point, Minnesota started her Spiritual Advisor. while before moving to the Twin Vernon Dale Mitchell, age 70, of touched each and every one of our journey home on September Cities. In Fred’s younger years he Cass Lake, began his spiritual jour- hearts. She will live in our hearts 5, 2016. Her Ojibwe names are Pallbearers for Tracy were Richard liked to spend his time hunting and ney on Monday, September 5, 2016 forever. “Anamki Binesikwe” which means Parker, Gary Charwood, Mike fishing. Fred could often be found at his home in Cass Lake. He was “Thunderbird Woman,” and Mitchell, Steve White, Gerald scraping metals and tinkering with born on July 19, 1946 in Cass Lake, She is survived by her parents “Ogichidaaikwe” which means White, Steven Dahmen and Enrique everything. There wasn’t much he the son of Mike Mitchell and Helen Kelsey Armstrong and Scott Hamer, “Warrior Woman.” She was born Goose. Her honorary pallbearers couldn’t fix. Fred especially enjoyed Cummings. maternal grandparents Candace October 23, 1966, the daughter of are Dennis Banks, Donald Geving, being with and around his family Jones and Keith Armstrong, pater- Della Ann (Robinson) and Ronald Ray Geving, AJ Gale, Andrea Goose, and friends…who will all forever Vernon was raised in Remer, MN. nal grandma Caroline (Kelly Hart) Gale. Shannon Robinson, Bev Beaulieu, miss him. After graduating from Remer High Roy and grandpa LeRoy Hamer Patricia Wade, Barb McClemick, School, Vernon joined the Marine Sr., great grandparents James and Tracy will be dearly missed and her Leah Monroe, Darryl Gale, Kenneth Those welcoming Fred home are his Corp. He was honorably discharged Betty Armstrong, special aunts absence will forever be felt. She was Gale, Marilyn Bowstring, Samantha parents; Fred Sr. and Wilhelmina, after completing his service. Vernon Kayla (Thomas) Roy, Penny (Rob) a very caring woman with a big heart Bowstring and her special honorary his wife; Gladys, daughter; Leah, lived in and worked as October 2016 | Debahjimon Waatebagaa-giizis • Leaves Changing Color Moon 15 foreman for Pioneer Paper Recycling Memorial Building in Cass Lake. graduate high school, but instead to and many other friends too numer- wows with his family, it meant we Company for many years. At one Reverend George “Boomer” Collins enlist in the U.S. Army. After being ous to list. Interment was at the Old were going camping and visiting in point in his life, he worked in the officiated. honorably discharged he moved to Agency Catholic Cemetery at Old other camps. He became a soft- woods with his father in Orr, MN. Minneapolis where he met his soon Agency immediately following his ball coach to the team Rez Boyz. Later he moved to Cass Lake, MN Pall Bearers: David Mitchell, Kyle to be wife Frieda and her three sons. service. Then changing to the Ojibwe Braves. approximately the late 1970’s. He Mitchell, Tyrell Mitchell, Ryan Ray raised them as his own and in His lifelong friend and relative Guy graduated from several programs on Nabors, Levi Sagataw, Jeff Brown, 1969 his and Frieda’s first son was Ray’s care has been entrusted to Greene was very close to him. He the Leech Lake Reservation. He Alternate Pall Bearers are Anthony born and they were married. They Northern Peace Funeral Home of will be dearly missed by all who lived in Stoney Point for years and Butcher, Jerome Mitchell. Honorary moved back home to Leech Lake and Walker. Online condolences for the knew and loved him. lived his last five years in Prescott Pall Bearers: Larry Hardy, Ronald had two more sons and two daugh- family may left at www.northern- community. Burnette, Frank Schaaf, Elizabeth ters. Ray worked as a mechanic for peace.com Welcoming Terrance to the spirit Cummings, Kenn Mitchell, Shirley a short period of time then moved to world are his parents: Gladys and Vernon was a very loving and caring Layman, Willis Burnette, Ernest owning his own business as a con- Samuel, sisters; Geraldine Sayers, person. He helped so many people Ryan, Terrance Mitchell, Joe Jones, tractor, providing very well for his Terrance Carol Goose and Patricia Monroe, and took care of so many people Tim Goose, Bob Hurd. wife and children. At the age of 42, brother; Kevin Goose, grandpar- throughout his lifetime. He loved to ray found his Lord and Savior Jesus “Chopper” ents; Daniel and Rose White, aunts; laugh and joke at all times. He would Interment was at the Boy Lake Christ and continued to serve him Marion Burns, Vivian White and hunt, fish, go ricing, set nets, enjoyed Cemetery in Boy River, MN. Military until he was called home. Ray had a White Rose Wind, uncles; Robert Johnson powwows and many other outdoor honors were accorded by the Leech huge heart and would lend a helping and Richard White and many other activities. He played football in high Lake Honor Guard at the cemetery. hand to anyone in need regardless of family members. school and played softball in the the cost. He was very well known Those he leaves behind are his summer. Vernon graduated from Vernon’s Care has been entrusted to and loved in the community. Ray wife; Eva White of Boy Lake, chil- Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis the Northern Peace Funeral Home loved his life and his pride and joy dren; Josette (Michael) Staples as a Professional Baker. He loved of Walker, MN. Online condolences were his grandchildren and great of Bemidji, Terrance White, Jr. to bake bread and was famous for for the family may be given at www. grandchildren. He will never be of Boy Lake, Cory White of Boy his cinnamon rolls which he shared northernpeace.com forgotten and greatly missed. We are Lake, Christopher (Andrea) White with family and friends. He was also at peace knowing that he is with the of Cass Lake and Jacob White of an ace dancer and enjoyed entering Lord. We are very honored to have Boy Lake, sisters; Iolanthe and Eva dance contests oftentimes winning Ray "Chick" called him our Father. Goose and Loretta Monroe, broth- men’s contests. He enjoyed going ers; Anthony (Marilyn) Boswell and to casinos, bingo, family birthday Oothoudt Ray is preceded in death by his Rick Goose, grandchildren; Daven, feasts, Wisdom Steps Yearly Elder’s parents; Clayton, Sr. and Elizabeth Devery, Danica, Clifford, Michael Gathering, Elders Feasts and gather- “Betty”, brother; Marlon, four grand- Jr., Lyla, Dakota, Alinna, Isabella, ings, and would meet Terry, Maxine, sons; Thunder, James, Jason and Eric Saige, Lydia, Carissa, Christopher Jr. Alvin White and others every third and a great granddaughter; Zendaya. and one on the way, aunties; Nancy, Sunday at Northern Lights for the He is survived by his wife Frieda Helen, Ruth and Diane, uncles; Buffet and playing casino coupon. (Smith) Oothoudt, his eight chil- Terrance “Chopper” Roy White, Sr., James, Daniel and Kenneth Sr. and dren; Steve, Joseph, Patrick, Daniel, age 64, “Bi Dwe we’ Ana Kwad” other relatives. Vernon leaves behind his fian- Francis, Aaron, Rosalynda and which means “The Noise Before The cé Cindy Hurd, son David (Rita) LaVae, brothers; Clayton, Jr., Tim, Storm” of Remer began his spiritual A wake for Chopper began, Friday, Mitchell, daughter Summer (Frank) Terry and Doug, sister; Carol journey on September 28, 2016 from September 30th and continued until Mitchell, son Kyle Mitchell, brother “Penny”, 36 grandchildren, 19 great Sanford Hospital in Fargo North his traditional services at 10:00 a.m. Terrance (Jolayne) Mitchell, sister grandchildren and a special daugh- Dakota with his family by his side. on Sunday, October 2nd allheld at the Maxine Manypenny, sister Bernice ter; Emmilee Smith and many niec- He was born on May 23, 1952, the Battle Point Community Center in (Ernie) Mitchell-Diver, grandson es, nephews and friends. son of Gladys White and Samuel Sugar Point. Steve Jackson was his Tyrell Mitchell, adopted son Ryan Goose. Spiritual Leader. (Jenny) Nabors, adopted daughter A wake for Ray began, Friday, Stormi Hurd, nieces Taleeya (Gene) Ray Charles Oothoudt, age 73, of September 30th and continued until Chopper worked in Minneapolis as Pallbearers for Chopper were Frank Lausche, BeeJay (Jeff) Smith, Wabi Onigum, Minnesota passed away at his 2:00 p.m. funeral service on a union carpenter before moving to Graves, Daniel “Boomer” Jackson, (Banjo) Mitchell, nephew Tony St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids Sunday, October 2nd all being held Leech Lake. After moving here, he Curtis Jackson, Steve White, Donald (Louise) Butcher, grandchildren on September 27, 2016. Ray was at the Onigum Community Center. worked various jobs for the Leech Geving, Andy Jackson, Lance White, Brenda and Casey, great grandchild born the son of Elizabeth (Bebeau) lake Reservation, O.O., D.N.R., Daniel “Baby Dan” White III, Aaron Tyrell Mitchell, Jr., grandchildren and Clayton Oothoudt, Sr. on May Pastor Mark R. Olson offici- Bug-o-nay-ge-shig school, and L.L. Boswell and Ben Moe. Alternates (Cindy’s side) Flower, Jeremy, Kaleb, 27, 1943 in St. Paul, Minnesota. ated. Helping to lay Ray to rest Housing Board. He also worked at are Vincent White and Henry Morning Star, Strong Wolf, and great was Leroy Gale, Roman Oothoudt, Remer School as a language instruc- GreyHawk. His honorary pallbear- grandchild Animikii Thunder. Ray “Chick” was raised in a big two Charles Oothoudt, Mathew Frazer, tor of the Ojibwe language and went ers were all of his grandchildren, the story house along with his five broth- Duane Oothoudt and Kevin Rico. on to hold Traditional Circle. He “Ojibwe Braves”, Leech Lake Housing Family that passed before Vernon ers near Deer River. His school days Alternate pallbearer was Jeremiah lived the Ojibway way of life by Authority and the Leech Lake Honor are his mother, Helen Cummings, were spent in Deer River and if he Smith. His honorary pallbearers teaching his family values, life skills, Guard. Interment was in the Boy father Mike Mitchell, brother Joseph wasn’t in school he was either spend- were Vince Rock, Owen Beaulieu, hunting, harvesting and netting. He Lake Cemetery at Boy Lake. Mitchell, nephew Tomah Lausche, ing time in the woods or working for John Smith, Carl Frazer, Wayne was also mentoring many young grandparents, aunts, uncles and his father. Ray bought his first car at Smith, Terry Smith, Frank Schaaf, adults and keeping them going down Chopper’s care has been entrusted cousins. the age of 12 and spent a great deal Dion Oothoudt, Wesley Oothoudt, the red road. His elder teachers were to Northern Peace Funeral Home of of his high school years racing cars. Dylon Oothoudt, Monica Oothoudt, Porky W., Hartley W. and Johnny Walker. Online condolences for the Services were held on Friday, It was said that he would go through Rosa Oothoudt, Marissa Oothoudt, Mitchell, they gave him this knowl- family may be left at www.northern- September 9, at the Veteran’s them like candy. He decided not to Dalyla, Deondre, James Jr., Triston edge. He enjoyed going to pow peace.com 16 Biinaakwe-giizis • Falling Leaves/Raking October 2016 | Debahjimon Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Tribal Court

16126 John Moose Drive NW Honorable Paul W. Day, Chief Judge of Tribal Court Cass Lake, MN 56633 Honorable Megan E. Treuer, Associate Judge of Tribal Court (218) 335-3682 • (218) 335-4418

LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE IN TRIBAL COURT -LEGAL NOTICE BY PUBLICATION- -LEGAL NOTICE BY PUBLICATION- FAMILY DIVISION LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE Rikki Blue-Robinson, Petitioners, SUMMONS & NOTICE OF vs. CHILD SUPPORT ACTION IN TRIBAL COURT IN TRIBAL COURT Terry Robinson Jr., Respondent. CASE NO. FA-15-179 In the Matter of the Welfare of the Guardianship of: In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of:

DATED: August 25, 2016 C.R.B. Jr. , Minor Child, DOB: 0412012000 Miranda Butcher (Deceased), Hector Gonzales, and K.L., Minor Child, DOB: 04/19/2002 Jason Dunn, Parent. YOU, RESPONDENT Terry Robinson Jr., ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to ap- pear before the Judge of this Court for an Initial Hearing on November 10, Lawrence Day, Petitioner, And Court File No. CP-15-43 2016, at 2:30 p.m., in the Tribal Courtroom located at the Facility Center, Christopher Braun Sr., Respondent, upper level, 16126 John Moose Drive NW, in Cass Lake, Minnesota, then CASE NO. FA-16-164 NOTICE and there to answer to an defend against the Petition for Adjudication and NOTICE Establishment of Paternity, Establishment of Child Support and Income YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on November 4, 2015, Withholding filed the undersigned Clerk of Tribal Court. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on September a Child/Family Protection Petition was filed in 12th, 2016, a Petition for Guardianship of a Minor Leech Lake Tribal Court regarding the child of the was filed with the Leech Lake Tribal Court regarding above-named parent. the child(ren) of the above-named parent. You, the re- LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE IN TRIBAL COURT Please contact Leech Lake Tribal Court Administra- spondent herein, are hereby notified that you must file tion for the next hearing date and time. The tele- FAMILY DIVISION a response in the office of the Leech Lake Tribal Court phone number is (218) 335-3682, 3599 or 3586. You on or before October 25th, 2016 at 9:00 a.m., the date are served with this notice because you are a party to In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: of the Initial hearing scheduled in Leech Lake Tribal this proceeding. If you fail to appear for this hearing Crystal Fisherman and Richard Laroque, Parents. Court. Failure to appear at the above date and time the Court may find you in default and enter an order may result in the relief requested in the Petition, and Court File No. CP-16-26 against you. NOTICE any other relief may be granted as prayed for by the petitioner. Dated: September 26, 2016 YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on August 9, 2016, anEmergency Child/ Family Protection Petition was filed in Leech Lake Tribal Court regard- ing the child of the above-named parent. Please contact Leech Lake Tribal LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE IN TRIBAL COURT Court Administration for the next hearing date and time. The telephone number is (218) 335-3682 or 3586. You are served with this notice because CIVIL DIVISION you are a party to this proceeding. If you fail to appear for this hearing the Court may find you in default and enter an order against you. In Re: Estate of: NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED

Jami Jo-Ann Headbird, PERSONS AND CREDITORS LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE IN TRIBAL COURT Decedent Court File No. CV-16-111 FAMILY DIVISION In Re the Custody of: H.M.S. Minor Child, DOB: 10/22/2014 Petitioner, IT IS ORDERED AND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above-named decedent, Jami Jo-Ann Headbird, and died 08/19/2016. A hearing was held before the Honorable Megan Treuer, Associate Judge of the above-named Dallas W. Smith, Respondent, Tribal Court located in the Leech Lake Facility Center, Upper Level, 16126 John Moose Drive NW, in Cass Lake, Minnesota on the 4th day of October, 2016 at 11:30 a.m., upon the filing of a Petition for Formal Probate, Determi- CASE NO. FA-16-93 nation of Heirs and Formal Appointment of Personal Representative by Shari Headbird-Archambault; surviving NOTICE mother of the decedent. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on July 6th, 2016, a Petition NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that at the Initial Probate Hearing held on October 4th, 2016, in Leech Lake for Custody and Parenting Time was filed with the Leech Lake Tribal Court, Shari Headbird-Archambault,6745 Blue Granite Lane NW, Cass Lake, MN 56633, was appointed to Tribal Court regarding the child of the above-named parents. You, the act as Personal Representative of the Estate of Jami Jo-Ann Heardbird, decedent. respondent herein, are hereby notified that you must contact the Leech Lake Tribal Court immediately. The telephone number is (218) 335-3682 or NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all creditors having a claim against the estate are required to present the 3586. Failure to contact the Court may result in a default judgement being same to the Personal Representative or the Clerk of the Leech Lake Tribal Court within ninety days (90) days from entered against you, the respondent, and any other relief may be granted the date of the first publication of the notice or claims will be barred. as prayed for by the petitioner. DATED this 5th day of October 2016, /s/ Jacquelyn Wright Dated: September 29, 2016 Court Administrator Leech Lake Tribal Court October 2016 | Debahjimon Waatebagaa-giizis • Leaves Changing Color Moon 17 Leech Lake Elderly Nutrition Program Do you qualify for Title III or Title VI services?

*Title III- age 60+ (Native and non-Native)

- Includes spouse (legally married) regardless of age or race

- Congregate and Home delivered meals

*Title VI (part A)-age 55+ (Native only)

- Includes spouse regardless of age or race

- Congregate and Home delivered meals

*Title VI (part C) Caregiver program-age 55+ (Native only)

- Unpaid family member providing care to an elder(s)

- Grandparents providing legal care to a child(ren) un- der the age of 18 yrs

- Congregate and Home delivered meals

There are several services provided by Caregiver program Title VI part C: Please contact our Cass Lake Office for more information at 218-335-8314 (ENP Manager) or 218-335-7112 (Title VI Care- giver Advocate)

October 2016 WIC Calendar WIC CLINICS IN OUTLYING COMMUNITIES Thursday, 10/06-Onigum Community Center Appointments 10am-1pm WIC CLINICS AT THE NEST Thursday, 10/13-Inger Clinic Appointments 10am-2pm Nutrition Education Sessions and Certifications by appointment only Thursday, 10/20-Ball Club Comm. Ctr. Appointments 10am-3pm 8:15 am-11:30 am & 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Thursday, 10/27- Bena WIC Clinic Appointments 10am-2pm Monday-Thursday in Cass Lake If you need to schedule a WIC appointment please call 218-335-8386 or 1-866-289-5995. 18 Biinaakwe-giizis • Falling Leaves/Raking October 2016 | Debahjimon Community Submissions Feeling the Bern at the Democratic National Oothoudt Completes Basic Training Convention Aaron Oothoudt will be com- By Melissa Olson pleting his basic training this month. Aaron is a Cass Lake Native Senator Bernie that attended the Cass Lake School Sanders, in until 2011, he then graduated from his pursuit to Trek North in 2016. become the Democratic He spent his spare time as a nominee for competitive Archer, running in President of Cross Country and Track, during the United the winter months he tried his hand States, earned at Cross Country Skiing, he is also my support an avid hunter. For several years he when he cam- was an active member of Civil Air paigned on Patrol. He also participated in the the issue of youth employment program and for healthcare several summers worked alongside as a right—and not a privilege for those Congressional District Tharen Stillday told Mile Smith at the half way house who can afford to purchase it. I attend- us that she refuses to call Trump by name and Jeff Harper with Department ed the Democratic National Committee in and refers to him simply as “the hairball.” of Resource Management learning Philadelphia this past July as a pledged del- much about the environment and egate for from Minnesota’s A more serious moment unfolded traditional Native American values 5th Congressional District elected by my when Minnesota’s representative from the from them. He has a deep sense neighbors in Minneapolis. Minnesota’s del- 5th Congressional District Keith Ellison of obligation to serve his country, egate tally at the convention—47 for Bernie; addressed the threat posed by a Trump which led his decision to join the 42 cast for Secretary — presidency when he spoke to the combined Army and become a medic. reflected Minnesota’s wide support Bernie. delegations of Minnesota, Tennessee, and Michigan at breakfast on Wednesday morn- Standing in the convention hall affirmed ing of the convention. Inspired by the pres- once more that invisibility is not a super- ence of delegates from Tennessee, Ellison power for everyday Native people. Out 4050 began, “Many of you know me as a city guy Family Get Together- Onigum pledged delegates at the convention, 65 were from Minneapolis, but many of you don’t By Kathy Frazer Native. Sanders support for issues important know my mother is from rural Louisiana.” to Native people was also reflected in the He went onto describe the violent realities Today, as we celebrate our annual Family reunion, we honor our uncle Frank Gould, who number of Native delegates who cast their posed by the Ku Klux Klan to his moth- was a favorite to many of us. He was a very kind, loving, and generous man, everyone called vote for him: Of the 65 Native delegates er’s life, and the current threat posed by him Uncle, even some that weren’t related. He would go out of his way to help anyone who who attended the convention 58 supported Trump’s refusal to disavow the support he’s needed it. He also loved children very much. Always making sure they had Christmas pres- Senator Sanders. It was moving sight to see received from white supremacists through- ents, especially mom’s children very much. Several times he would call and ask mom if she Native people deliver their states’ respective out his campaign. Ellison’s speech inspired had enough money for gifts, then he would give me his credit cards and let me use his truck votes. It was good to see Deb Haaland, a Dine a lot of very productive conversation among to take mom shopping for whatever she needed. woman, chair of New Mexico’s Democratic Minnesota’s ninety-plus delegates regarding Party deliver New Mexico’s vote during the how they might vote in November. He was a well decorated serviceman earning several medals of honor during the Korean roll call vote. Together with Clinton dele- Conflict, he was stationed in the Philippines and often talked of a wife and children he had gates, the Native presence at the convention I was at the convention center waiting over there, although we were never able to track them down. made a convincing argument that Native at a phone charging station when a Clinton people could participate in party politics delegate who happened to notice my Feel Uncle Frank was the youngest child of Joseph and Maggie Gould. without undermining tribal sovereignty. tal- the Bern campaign button walked over to lies. ask me, “What’s it going to take for you to We will always remember him as a happy, smiling, and jolly man. vote for Hillary Clinton…?” I responded Another favorite moment came a couple kindly, “My Mom taught me… Respect is Every Sunday we had a nice dinner at mom’s and he always brought the meat; chicken, beef of days later when legendary center for the a minimum, it’s not the entire goal. At the roast or pork chops. He loved meatloaf. Now that our mom is gone we all sure miss those Lakers and political activist very least, if Hillary wants my vote, she Sunday dinners. There were at least 20-25 people plus our kids, playing together outside. Kareem Abdul Jabbar took center stage and should show up on issues I care about.” introduced himself to the crowd, “Hi every- Some of those issues had been addressed That is why we try to have a family gathering at least once a month to keep our family ties one! My name is Michael Jordan, and I’m in the Democratic Party’s new platform. By together. We are all getting older and the younger people should really listen to what we have here with Hillary. I say that because I know the time the convention was over Hillary to say about life’s lessons. We are not as crazy as many think. that couldn’t tell the differ- Clinton had announced that she would sup- ence!” Having fun poking at Trump was not port free tuition at public colleges and uni- We all have learned a lot from our elders, so to all you younger people, I say go visit the reserved for those on stage. In Minnesota versities for families who made less than elders, they can’t get around so good, I’m sure they would appreciate a visit from you, which circles, fellow delegate from Minnesota’s 8th $125,000 a year—another Bernie victory! is what I used to do – visit my elders. October 2016 | Debahjimon Waatebagaa-giizis • Leaves Changing Color Moon 19 Band Member Crowned Miss Outstanding Teen Northern Lakes Leech Lake Tribal College Board of Trustees Regular Quarterly Meeting Open to the public

Bena Community Center October 15, 2016 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

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Boozhoo, my name is Wabin Agiizi Goo Ikwewag (Morning Spirit Women) and my English name is Lori Kingbird-Martin. I am an enrolled member of Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. Honoring & Celebrating District I Elders I have been competing in the Miss Outstanding Teen Pageant for 3 years and on September October Birthdays 24th 2016, I became Miss Outstanding Teen Northern Lakes. The Miss America's Outstanding Teen program is a sister program of “Miss America” and promotes scholastic achievement, creative accomplishment, healthy living and community involvement of our nation’s youth. Shari Bebeau Steven Jackson Florence Parker My platform is titled “Water is Life”. My goal is to work with organizations that relate in promoting clean safe water and to assist in educating our community about preserving Viola Bellanger Charles Michaud Bernard Robinson and keeping our water safe. Miss America’s Outstanding Teen, Inc. has chosen Children’s Milton Cambell Geraldine Irving Seelye Sr. Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) as the official national platform to further reinforce the Francis Garbow Nason-Dodge Henrietta Skog efforts that have been so successful on the national level for The Miss America Organization. Thomas Howard Gerald White Each year, Miss America’s Outstanding Teen, in addition to bringing awareness to her per- sonal platform, is the Teen Ambassador for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals as she raises funds and awareness for both CMNH and the MAOTeen Organization. From District I Office Penny, Sarah, & Sondra

I’ve worked very hard for this title and I’m looking forward in working with MAOTeen organization, our local organizations and my community to get my platform heard. Miss Outstanding Teen’s Year of Service should be an exciting, busy, and an important year in my life. I shall work towards being an exceptional, charismatic young woman who leaves an Wishing District II Elders a inspiring and enduring impression on everyone I meet.

I will be competing for Miss Minnesota Outstanding Teen at the state level in Minneapolis coming this June. The winner will advance to the national level as Miss America Outstanding Happy Birthday! Teen. October During my reign, I look forward in making appropriate appearances, working with youth and bringing awareness to the importance of clean water to our community. Most importantly, a personal goal of mine is to be an inspiration and a positive role model for our tribal youth. I Richard Johnson Roger Fairbanks want to prove that a youth from the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe can accomplish their dreams Clara Smith Leona Shaugobay Marilyn Losh and remind them to never give up on their dreams. Diana Stangel Iolanthe Goose Bryan Finn Michael Tibbetts Patricia Moose Brenda Greene Miigwech, Lori 20 Biinaakwe-giizis • Falling Leaves/Raking October 2016 | Debahjimon

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