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A Monthly Chronicle of White Earth Reservation

Vol. 26 No. 4 White Earth, Minn. [email protected] Wednesday, April 7, 2021

MAT program staff complete Suicide Intervention Training

On March 17, MAT staff from the White Earth and Naytahwaush sites along with mental health staff completed the safeTALK training increasing their knowledge and skill set regard - ing suicide prevention and intervention techniques. Trainees were taught lifesaving skills which include learning to recognize when someone is thinking about suicide and how to con - nect them to help and support. Preventing suicide is a community effort. Each individual can make a difference, and together, a group of trainees creates a safety network for those in need.

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Family and friends of Raina Neeland gather at her gravesite in Rice Lake after hearing she will be awarded a posthumous Congressional Medal of Citizens Honor Award this fall in Boston.

Neeland earns posthumous Congressional Medal of Citizens Honor Award for saving drowning kids Submitted photo A Rice Lake Village teen who died saving her Raina Neeland, 18, was Back row from left are Sean Simpson, Andy James, Heather cousins from drowning was recently awarded a one of six people from Deegan, Justine Leslie and Jessi Gagnon. Middle row from left are posthumous Congressional Medal of Citizen Honors around the United States Terrie Keezer, Ashlea Bevins, Brooke Wark. Front row are Award. chosen this year as a citizen SafeTALK Trainer Alan Thomas and Rachelle Weaver. Not pic - who performed a monumen - tured is Shannoah Bevins. tal act of heroism or service. She received the Single Act of Heroism Award which recognizes someone, “who N E 4 D M D 1

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Anishinaabeg Today Our ancestor’s teachings can help us heal from trau ma As we recall, all our issues are tied to intergenerational The Anishinaabeg Today (AT) is the offical publica - By Evelyn Bellanger, Elder Pine Point, Minn. trauma and we can see that by looking at everything we are tion of White Earth Reservation and is published once a doing. All the meetings we are having is tied to these issues month. Editorials and articles appearing in the AT are I’ve been researching, and working on creating a new in some way or another and/or where a person works at. If the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily presentation to help us heal. I have received a grant to work could be the IHS, CD department, mental health, to teaching reflect the opinion or attitude of the AT staff or the White on this and now have a partial group that is working together our language, etc. We also look at how this is handed down Earth Reservation Business Committee. to help implement this. generation to generation. The AT reserves the right to reject any advertising In the past year, I’ve been posting articles in the With this, we look at the Boarding Schools of what hap - or materials submitted for publication. The submission Anishinnabeg paper about Historical Trauma/ pened there. Here if you did something wrong, you were of articles, and photos is encouraged, however, they are Intergenerational Trauma to keep an awareness of how it is beaten, or making children punish the others, soap put in subject to editing for grammar, length, and malicious/ a part of our everyday lives and struggles we have. I have their mouths, punished for speaking the language, cutting off libelous content. The Editor makes the sole decision of also attended different presentations, and have presented a your hair, put in uniforms, sexual abuse, no ceremonies, no what is published in the AT and will not assume any couple. One of the things, I have noticed is how we all keep teachings, no culture and when they came home, they lacked responsibility for unsolicited material nor will the AT it focused on the trauma that has happened to us. parenting skills and even had different words, swearing. guarantee publication upon submission. Deadlines are This leads to the anger we have and that is keeping that There are no swear words in any native languages. strictly enforced! Deadline dates are printed on Page 2 anger alive and it seems no one wants to talk about it. They didn’t learn how to parent, and they only knew in each issue. Although we have every right to be angry, we can’t heal if how to parent was how they were treated when they were The AT is distributed at no charge to all postal we are angry. We need to turn this around to make it work children in boarding schools. This is where we started to see patrons living on White Earth Reservation, and by mail for us and we need to keep it focused on healing, historical the alcoholism, the violence, this is the first time we started to White Earth Reservation members (who request the healing. We need to re-connect with our culture, our ances - seeing part of the parenting process, the child abuse, the newspaper) living within the United States. One per tors and listen to what the elders have been saying all along, boarding school type of activities, even the sexual abuse that household. The cost of a newspaper subscription is $12 ‘go back to the old ways.’ People that have researched said, per year for non-members (including descendants) liv - if we don’t deal with this, it will only get worst and we can See Healing Page 25 ing off the reservation. The AT can be read online for all see that it has. no cost at www.whiteearth.com. For more information call 218-983-3285 Ext. What does it take to convince young adults to get vaccinated? 5903, email: [email protected], fax: 218-983- 3641, or write to: By Carson Gardner, M.D bogus. It’s time we listen to our Native-Nation scientists Anishinaabeg Today White Earth Emergency Operations Center when they tell us to get vaccinated against COVID. PO Box 418 • Anishinaabeg believe in learning the lessons of histo - White Earth, MN 56591 What would it take to convince two-thirds to three-quar - ry. History has told the story about millions of Native ters of our Gaa-waabaabiganikaag young adults and middle- Nation lives lost to infections before vaccines became avail - Member of the v aged adults to get vaccinated against COVID? That has been able. History has also told the story about millions of Native Native American Journalist Association v a seriously discussed question in recent weeks, by Public Nation lives saved by vaccines after they became available. Minnesota Newspaper Association Health Nurses, by COVID Response Emergency Operations Vaccines worked for smallpox, measles, polio, diphtheria, team leaders, by Tribal administrators and legislators, by bacterial meningitis, and other killer infections. They work WER Business Committee Tribal department and division leaders, and by many of those for COVID. who have already stepped up to be vaccinated against SARS Those are all good reasons for our young adults and Michael Fairbanks CoV-2. While there is no unanimous agreement on an middle-aged adults to get vaccinated against COVID. But Chairman answer, here are some of the ideas tossed around in discus - here’s maybe the best reason. Pow wow, Anishinaabe sion: Niimi'idiwin, and the other Anishinaabe ceremonies it repre - Leonard Alan Roy • COVID is not going to go away. It’s going to become sents. We all love and need ceremonies; for cultural, spiritu - Secretary-Treasurer a chronic, recurrent seasonal respiratory infection. It can al, mental health, and social reasons. Can COVID come to gradually in coming years transition to another “nuisance a ceremony? Yes, it can. Should it come to a ceremony? Raymond Auginaush Sr. cold virus” if we achieve widespread vaccine-based immu - No. Do we have to skip Anishinaabe ceremonies? Not nec - District I Representative nity soon, especially for our younger generations. essarily. What can we do to turn COVID away from our pow Kathy Goodwin • Right now, all the vaccine makers are doing studies on wows and other ceremonies? Sometimes masking up for District II Representative vaccinating little children, ages 6 months to 12 years. One ceremonies works—like at pow wow’s; and sometimes it of the reasons to consider vaccinating little kids against doesn’t fit with the ceremony, like Opwaagan pipe-prayer Cheryl “Annie” Jackson COVID is that not enough young and middle-aged adults ceremonies. District III Representative have stepped up to get vaccinated. Everybody standing back six feet or more sometimes • COVID variants are going to rule in the years ahead. works at ceremonies—like pow wow’s; but sometimes it just Editor We already know about several concerning variants: the UK doesn’t work, like in Madoodiswan, sweatlodge. Everybody variant, the South African variant, and the Brazilian variant. washing up with soap and water or hand sanitizer to have Gary W. Padrta Variants are mainly formed when the virus transfers from clean hands during ceremonies works most of the time. one person to another. The fewer times COVID spreads Anybody who is sick or knows they were recently exposed from one person to another, the fewer chances the virus has to COVID staying home from ceremonies and being present Future Issues * to mutate and form more variants. The more vaccinated only in spirit and prayer works for some ceremonies like adults, the less virus spread. pow wow’s; but not for others like individual healing Deadline Issue Date • The main spreaders of COVID right now, person-to- nenaandawi`iwed ceremonies. person, are young adults and middle-aged adults who are not So, Anishinaabeg, this is very important for our cultural April 28 May 5 vaccinated. Many of them won’t get very sick with their and spiritual ceremonies--young and middle-aged adults get COVID, but some people who accidentally catch it from vaccinated. That way, two weeks after your second dose of May 26 June 2 them will get very sick or die. Moderna vaccine or your one dose of Johnson and Johnson • Elders have done their vaccination part on Gaa- vaccine you won’t spread COVID to vulnerable elders, chil - June 30 July 7 waabaabiganikaag this past year. Over 90 percent of our dren, and those with chronic illnesses who, just like you--for July 28 August 4 central rez elder population is COVID vaccinated. But way cultural, spiritual, and mental-health reasons--need to be at less than 50 percent of young adults and middle-aged adults ceremonies. It’s this simple: if one of us is wounded, then August 25 September 1 have followed the wise example of their elders. none of us are whole. And COVID wounds the vulnerable. • Turtle Island Native-Nation scientists, one foot in tra - Think about it Anishinaabeg. Do the good thing and get vac - * Deadline and issue dates subject to change ditional culture and language and the other foot in 21st cinated for the people, so we can continue to safely share our Century science, agree that the stories about COVID vac - living-life-in-a-good-way healing ceremonies, mino- cines damaging fertility or implanting microchips are totally bimaadiziwin manidookewinan. That’s what it takes. Wednesday, April 7, 2021 Anishinaabeg Today 3

The White Earth Scholarship Program is News From Chairman Michael Fairbanks now accepting applications for the 2021-22 Aaniin Boozhoo Gaa-waabaabiganikaag academic year! Niminwendam Waabaminaan! Iskigamizige-giizis! All Applicants must be White Earth Enrolled Mii 'i gii-gopiiwaad igiweg waa-o-iskigamizige - **Priority Deadline is May 31, 2021** waad.

Applications and Policies can be found at Greetings, White Earth Nation. I am Happy to https://whiteearth.com/divisions/education/forms See You! It is April Boiling Sap Moon! Anishinaabe people went into the woods to boil maple sap at this time of year as the season changed. Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Spring is upon us, with the snow melting, plants Community Schools / District 435 budding with green and blooms. This season also marks that we are entering the Title VI Nominations for 2020-2021 second year of the Covid-19 pandemic. Fortunately, School Year Parent Committee three different vaccines have been developed in the Nominations will be taken from April 1-12, 2021. Send any past year, and the White Earth Nation is exceeding its nominations to: Patti DeGroat at [email protected] vaccination goals. With hope and optimism, we can and vocational rehab services. This innovative shelter see the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. will help us move towards our goal of ending home - Eligible voters will include all Title VI secondary students in lessness for our relatives. grades 7-12, parents and legal guardians of Title VI students and I want to begin this month’s article by congratu - all teachers of Title VI students. lating Congresswoman Deb Haaland on her confirma - I would also like to bring attention to another cri - tion as Secretary of Interior—a Cabinet-level post— sis that faces our Nation. White Earth has experienced Three positions are up for election along with a student rep and with a 51-40 vote from the U.S. Senate, making her increases in drug-related overdoses over the past year teacher rep. Student rep should be in grades 9-12. the first Native American woman Secretary of Interior. despite seeing decreases over the last few years. In Election will be May 4, 2021 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Waubun Ms. Haaland is an enrolled member of the Laguna many ways, social distancing to prevent the spread of High School commons. Pueblo Tribe located in New Mexico. She had already Covid-19 has contributed to these overdoses – made history by being one of the first two Native changes to services, increased amounts of illicit drugs Title VI is a program designed to address the cultural, language and educationally related needs of American Indian and Alaska American women elected to Congress in 2018. Her containing fentanyl, and continued isolation have Native students, including preschool children. Projects help Indian understanding, knowledge, and experience with natur - complicated our efforts to promote recovery and children to sharpen their academic skills and assist students in al resources management, Tribal sovereignty, and leg - reduce overdose. becoming proficient in the core content areas. islative processes make her ideally and uniquely qual - We must stay committed to improving access to ified for this critical and historic Cabinet appointment. mental and behavioral health services and receive I look forward to working with her and other key training on administering naloxone in case of an over - members of the Biden Administration on issues that dose. I am grateful that the new Community Service impact the White Earth Nation and regional and Officer (CSO) Wellness Navigator program and national Tribal issues and priorities. Aanji-biimadizi/Access to Recovery program have I am happy to report that on March 11, the $1.9 been working collaboratively to help people access trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) was services and support on-demand assessments for sub - signed into law by President Biden. The ARP ear - stance use disorder and overdose prevention training. marked $31 billion for Anishinaabe Country, with In the first ten weeks of working together, over 70 about $20 billion going directly to Tribes and $6 bil - people have received help accessing treatment and lion going to Native health systems, including $5.4 recovery services. I am hopeful that together, we can billion for the Indian Health Service. The ARP also bring an end to this crisis. includes a stimulus payment of $1,400 for everyone Baamaapii wiingezin. who meets the eligibility requirements. It is also sig - nificant because it expands the Child Tax Credit and Miigwech bizindawiyeg. Earned Income Tax Credit. The Child Tax Credit will Gigawaabamininim naagaj. increase from $2,000 to $3,000 per child and add $600 Take it easy. per child under the age of 6. Many Tribal members Thank you for listening to me. with families will benefit from this change. See you all later. We recently opened a family shelter in Mahnomen as part of our response to the ongoing Chairman Michael Fairbanks homelessness crisis on the reservation. The Mahnomen Family Shelter aims to incorporate cultur - al activities and life skills to help families transition out of homelessness. To date, the shelter has served The Day Labor Program four families who were experiencing long-term home - is recruiting for lessness or coming out of treatment and has created seven new jobs. Shooting Star Casino The shelter currently provides families with case positions management, WECARE assessments, resources for Cash pays daily area rentals, assistance with signing up for benefits, job search and application assistance, assistance with Must be enrolled or descendant enrolling children in school, assistance with address - ing emergency medical needs, and goal-setting guid - W9 Required ance. In the future, the shelter will help families sign If you are interested please call White Earth Nation has a Facebook page! up for the State’s Housing Support program to help 218-401-0197 cover rent, as well as connect them to other Tribal Visit us for the latest COVIN-19 updates: departments and the White Earth Tribal and www.facebook.com/WhiteEarthNation Community College for additional services such as mental health, substance abuse, employment, training, You can reach the AT at [email protected] 4 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Just a reminder that the ONE-Call Center is open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and is staffed with professionals to answer general questions related to COVID-19. The ONE-Call Center also provides supportive services including constituent services, mental health, and nursing.

You can reach the Anishinaabeg Today at [email protected] or 218-983-3285 Ext. 5903 Wednesday, April 7, 2021 Anishinaabeg Today 5

News From Secretary-Treasurer Alan Roy Rez Briefs

My fellow Anishinaabeg, Farmers Market set to open in June It’s very good to see White Earth Nation prosper The Farmers Market will be opening June 3 at the Mahnomen during these times. All credit is due to our members, Main Street pavilion across from Thrifty White Drug. employees and their families. We’ve built a strong Ogema VFW Auxiliary looking for new members foundation with livable wages and high vaccination Ogema VFW Post 9880 Auxiliary will meet on Monday, April rates. 12 at 4 p.m. in the VFW Hall. All members are encouraged to attend. White Earth has the highest minimum wage at We are seeking new members! If you have questions on eligibility $16 per hour among all Tribal Nations in Minnesota. to become an auxiliary member please contact Carol Fabre at 218- It also has one of the highest vaccination rates in the 983-3443 or 218-401-1219. United States. Transit reminds passengers of guidelines With the passage of the American Rescue Plan, White Earth Public Transit wants to remind passengers of the our Tribal nation will receive tens of millions more CDC guidelines of Wearing a Mask on the bus is Mandatory and to of federal funding assistance. be worn the entire trip. Also, social distancing is still required, This means increased investments in healthcare please remember to call our dispatch office at least two hours ahead to combat the Coronavirus. It also means we will of time to book your ride as space is limited in each bus. If you plan take another look at coronavirus assistance. Last year on riding, please book your trip both ways with the dispatch office the Band supported members with $2,000 each. We Deb Haaland , an enrolled member of the Laguna so we can assure to have enough seating for you. Thank you for also directly supported Band member businesses. Pueblo in New Mexico, is now the Secretary of the your cooperation and we hope you enjoy your next ride with us! We’ve made investments in renewable energy Interior. Waubun School Forest updates and medical marijuana. For years we’ve talked about Native Nation The Waubun School Forest will be open for walking this spring, Tribal farmers can expect big things from USDA Rebuilding. The time to rebuild has happened. The summer and fall. It is located at 2514 State Hwy 113 (9.2 miles east for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers. time to rebuild is now. of Waubun). If you want to reserve a time to bring a group out, call the school office at 218-473-6173. Call Loree at 218-473-2575 if you have other questions or would like to volunteer. There is some - times a need for volunteers to help with school groups, cleaning up trails and other maintenance.

Play Diabetes Bingo from the Comfort of Your Own Home

White Earth Public Health continues to run their Diabetes Bingo Program on Niijii Radio 89.9 FM and on White Earth Nation Facebook daily at 3:15 p.m. This program is for Elders 55 or over living on the reservation. Bingo cards can be picked up at your local Elderly Wellness Program site or call Katie at 218-401-3186 and she will get one for you. These cards can be re-used each week – so save your cards – new game starts each Monday and runs through Friday. Any questions or need more information call Katie at 218-401-3186. Join the fun each week and ask your friends to play too!

Schedule is subject to change due to enrollment and other factors. *There is a lab fee of $70 for Art courses and $50 for Science courses. Registration will not be processed until all admissions and financial aid paperwork is completed and any holds cleared.

EAP increased annual crisis benefit for qualified households

The Energy Assistance Program increased the For those that have not applied yet, please get in maximum annual crisis benefit for qualifying house - touch with your agency nearest to you. holds from $600 to $1,200 following the February For the White Earth Reservation call 218-473- 2021 arctic blast. 2711. For those living in Detroit Lakes call Mahube Crisis benefits can be used for covering past-due Otwa at 218-847-1385 and people living in electric bills or disconnections and also for emer - Clearwater County can call Social Services at 218- gency fuel deliveries. 694-6164. 6 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, April 7, 2021

White Earth 2021 Rough Fish 2021 Angling Seasons and Dates Bow Fishing, Harpoon, Dip Net and Seine Regulations

Species Dates Daily Possession Daytime Period Limits Rough fish may be Bow Fished, Dip Netted and Seined in rivers and lakes during daylight Walleye May 1, 2021 - April 30, 2022 10 hours beginning at sunrise on March 1 through April 16, 2021 Nighttime Period Northern Pike May 1, 2021 - April 30, 2022 15 Rough fish may be Bow Fished, Dip Netted and Seined in rivers and lakes anytime Muskellunge May 1, 2021 - April 30, 2022 1 beginning at 12 a.m. on April 17, 2021 through Feb. 28, 2022 (Minimum size limit of 50 inches) Angling only. General Netting incidentals will be exempt. - You cannot bow fish, spear, seine, dip net or harpoon in designated trout lakes and streams. - You cannot bow fish in posted spawning areas. Bass May 1, 2021 - April 30, 2022 10 (Large/Small Mouth combination) - Arrow must be tethered to the bow. If you shoot a fish you must retrieve the fish and your arrow.

Trout May 1, 2021 - April 30, 2022 10 - You cannot shoot a fish and throw it back in the water, leave it on the bank of any waterway, ice of (All species in combination) any lake, stream, pond or any access site.

Crappies May 1, 2021 - April 30, 2022 20 - You can transport and use a bow while taking rough fish from a watercraft with or without a motor.

Sunfish May 1, 2021 - April 30, 2022 - You may only bow fish and harpoon for rough fish, which include carp, buffalo, sucker, redhorse, (All species in combination) 30 sheephead, bowfin, burbot (ellpout), yellow perch, cisco (tullibee), and bullhead. - It is prohibited to harvest game fish with a dip net, harpoon, bow and arrow or seine. This Rough fish May 1, 2021 - April 30, 2022 (Perch are classified as Rough fish) 200 includes Lake Sturgeon - The hoops on hand-held dip nets cannot exceed 24 inches in diameter. Lake Open angling March 1 - April 17 0 Sturgeon Closed angling April 18 - June 12 - You cannot harpoon within 1,000 feet of a swimming beach. Open angling June 13 - Feb. 28, 2022 Catch and * Ceremonial permits may be Release - You cannot exceed the daily limit for each species taken with any combination of spearing, issued for limited harvest and use. Seasons Only harpooning, dip netting or seining equipment to reach the limit. Fish taken by archery (bow fishing) Please contact Natural Resources also are included in this limit. for a permit application Dark House Spearing Daily Limit 200 rough fish (All species in combination)

November 13, 2021 though March 31, 2022 All violations of the provisons of these regulations shall be considered a violation of the Conservation Code and shall be subject to any penalties provided therein. - Daily possession limit is the same as angling. - Spearing and angling limits are combined and may not exceed daily possession limits alone or in combination with the exception of muskellunge. - It is prohibited to spear muskellunge during any season(s). Dr. Kham Ung begins seeing Rez patients again Rough Fish Spearing regulations Dr. Kham Ung has -Swelling of foot or ankle been practicing podiatry -Numbness or tingling in the feet or toes Daytime Period for more than 27 years -Open sores on the feet or slow to heal Rough fish may be speared in rivers and lakes during daylight across South Dakota, -Ingrown or fungal toenails hours beginning at sunrise on March 1 through April 16, 2021 Iowa and Minnesota. -Bleeding corns and calluses Nighttime Period On the White Earth -Dry cracks in the skin/heels Rough fish may be speared in rivers and lakes anytime Reservation, Dr. Ung will How to avoid complications: beginning at 12 a.m. on April 17, 2021 through Feb. 28, 2022 gladly address your foot -Inspect feet daily concerns as he specializes -Wear thick, soft socks General v in diabetic foot care, limb -Exercise It is prohibited to harvest game fish with a spear. This incudes salvage and wound man - -Have shoes properly measured/fitted Lake Sturgeon. agement. v Dr. Kham Ung -Do not go barefoot All lakes, rivers, ponds, streams and creeks are open to the Healthy feet are -See a Podiatrist harvest of rough fish with a spear. essential for overall good health. For people with dia - betes, taking care of their feet is especially important. Clinical appointments are available once a Tribal members are asked to respect private property : Our number one priority is to provide you with the month through White Earth Public Health. Please 1. Please do not litter. best diabetic foot care available. call Heather at 218-983-3286 Ext. 1281 to schedule 2. Please be careful and do not damage stream banks or other Warning signs : an appointment. access points. -Skin color changes Let us meet your feet! Daily Limit 200 rough fish (all species in combination) Turtle harvest Upcoming Powwows Have you moved? v The annual Honoring Our Mothers Celebration will be held Let the newspaper know if you Daily Possession May 8-9 at the Shooting Star Casino Event Center. Grand entries : Species Dates moved so we can cancel your old Limits May 8 at 1 and 7 p.m. and May 9 at 1 p.m. * address and update your new v Rice Lake Memorial Walk/Powwow address. Snapping May 1, 2021 - April 30, 2022 10 The annual will be held May 30-31. The powwow will be May 30 and the walk on May 31. * Call the Anishinaabeg Today May 1, 2021 - April 30, 2022 200 All other * You can see updated information on www.whiteearth.com, White at 218-983-3285 Ext. 5903 or species Earth Facebook page or in the May 5 Anishinaabeg Today. email [email protected] Wednesday, April 7, 2021 Anishinaabeg Today 7

White Earth DOVE White Earth Council of Elders

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month By Lucille Silk, Chairperson By Stacie Morrison levels of stress due to COVID-19. Crises can open old White Earth Reservation Council of Elders White Earth Sexual Assault Advocate wounds and increase anxiety. Further, social distanc - ing can increase a sense of isolation from others, mak - A new season is upon us and as we think of new beginnings, April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention ing them feel like they are alone and far from help. we must pay attention to those duties that are needed to come full Month also, known as SAAPM. Sexual violence is an 5. There may be more barriers from victims to circle. The panic that has enfolded with Covid-19 and the fol - ongoing issue that impacts everyone. The voices of access sexual and domestic violence services – but lowing viruses, has caused us to rethink our values. Our Elders the victims/survivors have been snuffed out, we need those services are still available! are trying to guide and make recommendations to our younger v to come together and make sure their voices are heard. Many programs/services are making difficult generation that will assist them in a more productive way of life. COVID – 19 & Isolation of Survivors/Victims of decisions about how to best serve victims/survivors Please understand that we are not trying to run your lives, but Sexual Violence while also prioritizing health and safety. Though many only to offer advice. Due to the global pandemic, we are expecting a local sexual and domestic violence programs are con - We need to acknowledge all those employees that have rise in sexual violence crimes. There is a concern for tinuing to offer their services either in-person or remained on the job to provide needed services to our people. the victims/survivors as they are not getting the sup - online, many people may not know how to access help The essential workers, such as; sanitation, mechanics, cooks and port and resources they deserve. or that help is even still available to them during their workers, faith-based services, constituent services, weather Below are a few examples from the MNCASA to COVID-19. related programs and all others that simply give of their time and help raise awareness. 6. Children are more likely to witness and expe - service to meet the needs of our dear Elders. 1. Social isolation means staying at home, but rience violence. Please donate to the Elder’s meals at the various sites when homes can be unsafe. v v Now that K-12 schools are somewhat open but, possible. Those donations assist with the cost of meals through The practice of social distancing can be dan - mostly students are at home in Minnesota and daycare supplies when budgets are depleted. Also, other needs of the gerous if a person’s home is unsafe. If a victim lives options are limited. This added stress can increase risk Elder Nutrition Program are decorations, gifts at Christmas and with an abuser, they may be at risk for sexual/domes - factors for violence in a home. Further, children in other special events that they provide. An additional cost of $60 tic violence at home. abusive situations will be spending more time at per site is now requested for the TVs. Money is limited! Thank 2. Vulnerable people may be forced to engage in home, and they may be more likely to witness or expe - You for your support and generosity. survival sex. v rience abuse and less able to report abuse to an adult We will try to keep you informed of any and all updates on As pressure to stay at home mounts and more who can help. programs that are beneficial to our Elders. You will be pleased businesses/organizations close, many people are left Sexual violence prevention is a community effort, without paychecks and shelter. They may be forced to to know that Elders are entitled to a senior discount for garbage we need to begin by changing the way our community engage in survival sex, which means they are pick-up on regular routes on our Reservation. You must be 55 thinks about sexual violence. If we create an environ - exchanging sex to meet a basic survival need. This and be an enrolled member of this Nation. The cost is $17.40 per ment where sexual violence and harassment of all might mean access to food, a place to live, or another quarter and you may apply at White Earth Sanitation. By utiliz - people is not tolerated, we will see a shift in the com - necessity. ing the plastic, metal and cardboard containers that are located in munity. 3. Loss in income may force victims to continue each village, we can all do our part to save the environment. living with abusers. If you or someone you know has experienced v We have been working on an Elder Affairs Commission that Leaving abusive situations often takes money. sexual assault or is in a potentially violent or sexual will be a regular part of our Reservation Business Committee. crime, call our hotline for help and services. The Many people in abusive situations save for months This has been an ongoing process due to concerns that some White Earth DOVE Program is available to assist and and even years to afford an apartment or some kind of Elders have had in not getting their needs met. The purpose of can be reached at 218-983-4656 or 1-877-830-DOVE exit strategy. If they experience a reduction in income this committee is to make sure that Elders needs are heard and due to COVID-19, they may be forced to postpone (3683), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, www.whiteearthdove.com, with questions and/or sup - addressed. Currently the by-laws of this committee are being their exit strategy and continue living in an abusive worked on and will be in draft form very shortly. situation. port. 4. Extreme stress in emergencies can trigger trau - Please reach out to the Sexual Assault Advocate With the warmer weather approaching, we must remember ma. and/or the Community Victim Advocate, with the to be thinking about our cemeteries and their care. If you have v People who have experienced a violent trauma White Earth DOVE Program. See Something, Say left old flowers and other items that are faded and not being used such as sexual victimization may be triggered by high Something! Violence Is Not Our Tradition . anymore, please remove them. We try to do this at the end of each summer so we would appreciate your compliance. We have visitors every year and to have our deceased people’s place of rest kept as neat as possible is everyone’s responsibility. Thank Mahnomen Public Schools you. seeking nominees for Johnson O’Malley Parent Committee As Elders we try to set an example by following the CDC guidelines for safety by washing hands often, wear a mask and Mahnomen Public Schools are seeking nominees attends Mahnomen Public Schools social distance. Many of us have already received our vaccines for the Johnson O’Malley (JOM) Parent Committee. Eligibility Requirements for Voters : but we still need to comply with the guidelines as mentioned The JOM committee is composed of parents or In order to be eligible to vote in a JOM above. Please do not listen to all the negatives about vaccines, legal guardians of JOM-certified American Indian stu - Committee election, an individual must be at least 18 but listen to the experts and protect yourselves and each other. If dents and works specifically with the JOM grant. years of age AND must be the parent, legal guardian Duties : or grandparent of an eligible JOM student currently you choose to not get the vaccine due to health concerns, you • Review JOM grant and budget information; enrolled in Mahnomen Public Schools. must still follow the safety precautions. When and if our pro - grams begin to open to the public, those that have not had their • Manage and approve JOM grant expenditures; If you are interested in serving, would like to vaccination must still wear a mask and follow all the other rec - • Review and approve quarterly JOM reports; nominate someone, or have questions, please contact • Share input regarding program activities; the Indian Education Coordinator, Aimee Pederson at ommendations. We can beat this virus, but it is going to take all • Share input regarding any other aspects of the 218-935-2211, or by email at apederson@mah - of us. program. nomen.k12.mn.us or the Indian Education Outreach For all the vulnerable people, we encourage you to be aware Time Commitmen t: Liaison, Desiree Linden at 218-935-2211 or by email of scams with the new monies that have been allocated. Do not The JOM Committee member shall commit to at [email protected] be afraid to contact your law enforcement if you have questions attend one meeting per month (September-June) and Nominations will be accepted through April 30, or feel intimidated. We want all Elders to be safe! special meetings called by the JOM Chairperson as 2021. necessary. It is tax season but many are disappointed in that the IRS has Eligibility Requirements for JOM Committee : taken their tax returns for garnishment of non-paid medical bills • Must be a parent or legal guardian of an eligible You can reach the AT through Indian Health Service (IHS)! JOM student who attends Mahnomen Public Schools at [email protected] or; See Elders Page 17 • A grandparent of an eligible JOM student who 8 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, April 7, 2021

A message from Circle of Life Academy Attention Pine Point Clinic Patients Dear Circle of Life Academy, at it, preparing for when the time comes to play! The White Earth Service Unit is excited to announce that I hope this finds everyone healthy and happy! I Spring sports might yet finish out the year. All of this Pine Point Clinic is undergoing renovations to help give it a wanted to take an opportunity to update you on what is possible because of the hard work and diligence of look and feel similar to our White Earth location. has been happening at the school. It looks like spring Dr. McLeod! may be finally coming! This has been a difficult win - Should we have spring sports, be sure to check We appreciate your patience as each department receives a ter for all of us, especially in these unusual times, but the guidelines for participation in sports as a spectator face lift that includes new dental operatories, renewed exam hopefully it is behind us and we can look forward to for spring seasons. Attendance will be allowed, but rooms and updated ancillary departments. longer, brighter days, and warmer weather! severely limited! The renovations are expected to be complete sometime in Powwow, Prom and Graduation In-Person Learning June with plans to resume services at that time. A date to We are starting to get some questions on what we In the area of cultural immersion and academics, reopen will be provided as the project is near finished. will be doing for our school’s powwow, prom and we are exploring ways to encourage more students in graduation. One thing that I have learned during the the building physically and still follow both White Thank you for understanding! pandemic is that everything is subject to change. With Earth Tribal Health and the Minnesota Department of this in mind, what we are currently planning is to host Health guidelines related to COVID-19. Our building our school’s powwow and graduation using both the administration has done incredible work to get as “Outdoor entertainment guidance” and “Indoor enter - many students in as they have, but they are never sat - tainment guidance” from the state. Per student voice isfied until every student that can get in does get in. and a quick student poll, we have now cancelled Prom None of that would be possible without our instruc - and replaced it with their requested end-of-the-year tional and support staff, finding new, creative ways to outdoor activity day with picnic! support both our students here and those at home For our powwow, we are planning on an event simultaneously (no easy task, I assure you!). outside on our football field with flexibility on the day Everyone here is dedicated to providing the best due to the unknowns with Mother Nature. We will possible experience we can for our students. While have capacity limitations, masks will be required, and nothing short of 100 percent attendance is ideal, I we are currently planning to live stream this event. believe we are doing the best we can under the guide - For our prom, we heard from our High School lines we are given. As vaccines continue to roll out students and conducted a quick poll to be sure. This and we as a tribal nation and country become safer, it year’s prom is now cancelled, but at our student’s is my hope that schools will return to some normality request, COLA will be throwing them an end-of-the- sooner rather than later. Budget Work Underway year outdoor activity day with picnic. Business Manager, Carol Zortman and I are con - For our kindergarten’s and senior’s graduation, tinuing our efforts to produce a fiscally responsible we are planning on an event in our gym on graduation budget this year and it is our hope to minimize or day as scheduled. We will have capacity limitations, eliminate any additional tribal burden in this year’s masks will be required, and we are currently planning budget and beyond. to live stream this event. Cheers to the Support Teams! Return of Sports Safely! Our maintenance and cleaning team continue Our fall and winter sports seasons were closed, their wonderful efforts to keep us safe and healthy, our but our Activities Director, Dr. Mitch McLeod, is a food service team continue to feed our students both tireless advocate for our sports programs, our student in-person and distance with the continuation of our athletes, and has worked long and hard to get a possi - Meals-on-Wheel’s home delivery program, our trans - ble spring season together in a truly short time! If we portation team continue to provide us safe school bus - stay in-person learning and Mother Nature gives us warmer weather our athletes and coaches will be back See COLA Page 17

White Earth awarded $2,300,000 Native American Housing Block Grant

The Department of Housing and Urban Earth Chairman Michael Fairbanks. “We will begin Development awarded the White Earth Reservation the process of deciding how the money will be used Business Committee more than $2,300,000 through in the best interest of our tribal programs and com - the Native American Housing Block Grant program. munities.” The funds were made available by the passage of the American Rescue Plan Act. More than $450 mil - lion was appropriated for this Grant program. Nine King earns degree from U of M other Minnesota tribes also received funding. The American Rescue Plan Act is the single Maya King, White Earth largest infusion of resources into Indian Country and member, will be receiving her Native communities in U.S. history. This historic degree in Child Psychology Act contains more than $32 billion in targeted fund - from the University of ing for tribal governments and Native communities. Minnesota this spring. King made the Dean’s List, College Taking an active role in securing funding for of Liberal Arts, in spring and Minnesota tribes was Congresswoman Betty fall of 2020 for her outstand - McCollum (4th Congressional District), a longtime ing academic record, (requires member of the House Appropriations Committee. a GPA of 3.66 or higher). “We want to thank Congresswoman McCollum You can reach the Anishinaabeg Today at 218-983-3285 She is the daughter of William and Eve King for helping secure funding for not only White Earth, Ext. 5903 or email [email protected] from Bemidji, Minn. but all the other tribes in Minnesota,” said White Wednesday, April 7, 2021 Anishinaabeg Today 9 How to add more fiber into your day THE DOCTOR’S CORNER By Katie Hoban, RDN, LD super quick and easy snack. Registered Dietitian 8. Eat the peelings on your fruits and veggies White Earth Public Health – add more fiber to your choice. Not only does it add April is STD Awareness Month fiber but gives flavor and crunch. By CDR Deanna Pepper, WHNP You may remember from last month we discussed 9. Choose whole fruit instead of juice . Fiber White Earth Health Center what fiber is and why it is good for us. This month we comes mainly from the peel and pulp and both are will look at how much we need and ways we can get removed when juice is made. What does STD stand for? It stands for sexually transmitted an adequate amount into our daily diet. disease. Sexually transmitted disease (STD) refers to a condition Depending on your age and gender, nutrition 10. “Fiberize” your cooking style . Substitute passed from one person to another through sexual contact. A person experts recommend you eat at least 21 (women) to 38 high fiber items when making your favorite recipe – can contract an STD by having unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex (men) grams of fiber per day for optimal health; most use all or part whole wheat flour in your baked goods. with someone who has the STD. What are sexually transmitted dis - of us aren't eating half that amount. Filling up on veg - Can always add fiber rich foods to dishes – likes add eases? Sexually transmitted diseases include gonorrhea, chlamydia, etables, fruit, and whole grains, you can get the fiber bran or oatmeal to meatloaf or top your yogurt with syphilis, Hepatitis C, HIV, HPV or human papillomavirus, herpes, you need to start reaping the health benefits. bran cereal. trichomonas and pubic lice. Other less common STDs include chan - Making the switch to a high-fiber diet : croid, lymphogranuloma venereum, granuloma inguinale, mollus - • If you’re new to eating high-fiber foods, it’s cum contagiosum and scabies best to start by gradually adding fiber to your diet and increasing your water intake. Fiber absorbs water so Blueberry Bran Muffins How does a person obtain an STD? Vaginal and anal sex aren’t the more fiber you add to your diet, the more fluids Ingredients the only ways STDs are transmitted. It’s also possible to contract or you should drink. 1 1⁄2 cups wheat bran (or oat bran or coarsely transmit an STD through oral sex. In other words, STDs can pass • Suddenly adding a large amount of fiber to your chopped rolled oats) from one person’s genitals to another person's mouth or throat and vice versa. Oral STDs aren’t always noticeable. When they cause diet can sometimes cause side effects such as abdom - 1 cup nonfat milk (omit milk if using rolled oats) inal cramps, intestinal gas, bloating, or diarrhea. These symptoms, they often include a sore throat or sores around the 1⁄2 cup unsweetened applesauce should go away once your digestive system becomes mouth or throat. 1 egg used to the increase in fiber, but adding fiber gradually Many STDs are curable. For example, the following STDs can 2⁄3 cup brown sugar (1/2 cup for less sweet and drinking plenty of fluids can help avoid discom - be cured with antibiotics or other treatments: chlamydia, syphilis, taste) fort. gonorrhea, pubic lice and trichomoniasis. Other STDs can’t be 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract Choosing fiber-rich foods cured. For example, the following STDs are currently incurable: Label lingo : A label can claim a food is a “good 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour HPV, HIV and herpes. source” of fiber if it delivers 10% of your daily dose 1⁄2 cup whole wheat flour of fiber—about 2.5 grams per serving. The terms “rich Even if an STD can’t be cured, however, it can still be man - 1 teaspoon baking soda aged. It’s still important to get an early diagnosis. Treatment options in,” “high in,” or “an excellent source of” fiber are 1 teaspoon baking powder allowed if the product contains five or more grams of are often available to help alleviate symptoms and lower your 1⁄2 teaspoon salt fiber per serving. chances of transmitting the STD to someone else. 10 Great Ways to Add Fiber 1 cup blueberries (can use chopped apple) In most cases, doctors can’t diagnose STDs based on symptoms 1. Eat a variety of foods – you’ll benefit from a Instructions alone. If your doctor or other healthcare provider suspects you mix of fibers – both insoluble and soluble. 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. might have an STD, they’ll likely recommend tests to check. 2. Check the food label – look for words that 2. Grease muffin cups or use paper muffin lin - Depending on your sexual history, your healthcare provider might say ‘high in fiber,’ ‘more fiber’ or ‘100% whole grain’ ers. recommend STD testing even if you don't have symptoms, because or check the ingredient list and look for ‘bran,’ ‘whole 3. Mix together wheat bran and milk, and let STDs don’t cause noticeable symptoms in many cases. But even grain,’ or ‘whole-wheat flour.’ stand for 10 minutes. If using rolled oats do symptom-free STDs can cause damage or be passed to other people. 3. Remember breakfast – best time of the day not need to soak in milk – omit milk. Healthcare providers can diagnose most STDs using a urine or to find fiber rich foods – bran or whole grain type 4. In a large bowl, mix together applesauce, blood test. They may also take a swab of your genitals. If you’ve cereals, oatmeal, whole-bran muffins, whole-wheat egg, brown sugar, and vanilla. developed any sores, they may take swabs of those, too. waffles or fiber-rich breakfast bars. 5. Beat in bran mixture. The surest way to protect yourself against STDs is not to have 4. Switch to whole grains – make at least half 6. Sift together all-purpose flour, whole wheat sex. That means not having any vaginal, anal or oral sex (“absti - your grains whole – but look to revamp your pantry flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. nence”). It’s okay to say “no” if you don’t want to have sex. If you and turn all your breads, pastas and rice to whole do decide to have sex, you and your partner should get tested for grains. 7. Stir into bran mixture until just blended. Fold in blueberries. STDs beforehand. Make sure that you and your partner use a con - 5. Give brown rice a try – if you can’t do all 8. Scoop into muffin cups. dom from start to finish every time you have oral, anal or vaginal with brown rice – mix half white and half brown. sex. Know where to get condoms and how to use them correctly. It Plan to eat legumes 9. Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 min - 6. – goal is several times a is not safe to stop using condoms unless you’ve both been tested for week. They are among the best fiber sources around utes, or until tops spring back when lightly STDs, know your results, and are in a mutually monogamous rela - and an easy addition to add flavor or texture to a dish. tapped. tionship. 7. Fit in fruits and veggies – goal of 4 ½ cups a Yield : 12 muffins. Each has 3.4 grams fiber. day. Trouble fitting them into your meals – they are a Mutual monogamy means that you and your partner both agree only to have sexual contact with each other. This can help protect against STDs as long as you’ve both been tested and know you’re White Earth goes with $16 an hour 'living minimum wage' STD-free. Make sure you get the health care you need. Ask a doctor or nurse about STD testing and vaccines against HPV and hepatitis The White Earth Tribal Council has approved a that will earn a minimum of $16 per hour between B. Avoid mixing alcohol and/or recreational drugs with sex. If you new $16 living minimum wage for all tribal entities, hourly wages and tips. use alcohol and drugs, you are more likely to take risks, like not including the Shooting Star Casino, effective March The Tribal Council and Shooting Star Casino using a condom or having sex with someone you normally wouldn’t 20. The news comes after a federal minimum wage pride themselves on competitive compensation and a have sex with. increase was rejected by congressional leadership, robust benefits package for all team members. The Many STDs don’t cause any symptoms that you would notice. according to a White Earth news release. casino is an economic driver for the White Earth The only way to know for sure if you have an STD is to get tested. “This wage increase shows tribal leadership’s Nation and is dedicated to serving and celebrating the You can get an STD from having sex with someone who has no dedication to the community and expresses White White Earth community. symptoms. Just like you, that person might not even know he or she Earth’s appreciation for our team members’ hard “This collaboration allows us to set a standard has an STD. work and contributions to the area,” said Scott for wages in our region. Our success would not be As always, if you have questions or concerns, please speak to Stevens, general manager of Shooting Star Casino. possible without every team member,” said White your provider. We are here to help. Use condoms every time, prac - The benefits are provided to all Shooting Star Earth Tribal Chairman Michael Fairbanks. “We tice monogamous sex, and get vaccinated if you can. Casino team members, including tipped positions could not be happier to provide this pay increase.” 10 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, April 7, 2021 WE Elder Nutrition Sites are now open

The White Earth Elder Nutrition Program has moved back to the community nutrition sites across Elderly Nutrition Program One-Call Center the reservation. In order to still receive home-deliv - Congregate & Home-Delivered The One-Call Center is currently in operation as a part of the ered meals, you must have been a client prior to Meals for Elders Emergency Operation Center for the White Earth Nation. It is March 2020, or receive an assessment that determines White Earth Reservation available to assist callers and respond to emails to provide you are home-bound. Any Elder age 55+ is eligible to 218-983-3286 Ext. 1266 or 1274 resources and supportive services with a nurse, mental health and receive a congregate meal. human services worker available Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to Eligibility Guidelines 4:30 p.m. Elderly Nutrition Sites • The White Earth Elder Nutrition Program is for v elders that are 55 years and older, and individuals with White Earth Congregate Housing White Earth/Mahnomen County One-Call Center disabilities. Spouses and caregivers are also eligible 36647 County Highway 21 + Nursing + Mental Health + Human Services for meals, with an assessment proving the need. 218-983-3744 218-983-4684 or toll free 1-833-989-2873 v [email protected] Caregivers name and info must be provided. Naytahwaush Community Service Center • Home-delivered meals require a medical refer - 2531 310th Avenue Press option #1 for One-Call Center, #2 for Feeding our Families ral and assessment, done by White Earth Home 218-935-5554 Ext. 3238 Food shelf, #3 for Nurse Triage COVID-19 information/question Health, stating their needs and be considered home - v line, #4 RBC & SSC employee nurse line, and #5 Vaccine infor - bound without family members to prepare meals for Elbow Lake Community Center them. To receive an assessment; call Tribal Home 39944 Miles Road mation/question phone line. Health or Long Term Care at 218-983-3286. 218-734-2315 v Contact the One-Call Center if you or someone you know • Congregate meals are for all Elders, aged 55+, Pine-Point Community/Elder Center need resources or contact info for : who are not eligible for the home-delivered meals. 48075 Powwow Highway Elders can eat at any of our congregate sites. Meals 218-573-2210 Covid19 Triage # are served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday- v Rice Lake Community Center Nursing/Home Health Services Friday. There is no charge for meals for elders, but Mental Health Services donations are accepted. 26209 Water Tower Loop 218-694-2795 White Earth DMV Services Each day, you will receive a hot meal with sides. v Food Assistance Bag lunches will be served only for holidays and occa - Kat Thompson ENP Manager Community Council contacts sions that the sites are closed. Cell: 218-401-3432 Emergency Energy Assistance [email protected] ** Health precautions will be followed to comply Employment Services v with COVID-19 guidelines. Mask requirements and Danielle Sutherland, Nutrition Coordinator Veteran Services social distancing protocols are in place. Each site will Cell:218-850-9107 Elder Services have a max capacity for serving. [email protected] White Earth Homeless Resources Enrollment Contacts Substance Abuse/Rule 25 Assessments General COVID-19 Questions Pembina Class Action Settlement Information General Questions Relating to WE Programs The Pembina Class Action Settlement are known as the Pembina Judgment Fund. Agreement is the result of a lawsuit to redress alleged Defendants are the trustees for the Pembina breaches of trust by the United States Department of Judgment Fund, meaning they were responsible for the Interior (the “Interior Department”), the United managing those trust funds on behalf of the Pembina States Department of the Treasury, and the United Judgment Fund beneficiaries States of America (the “Defendants”) with respect to the accounting and management of two Judgment The United States District Court for the District Awards of the Indian Claims Commission (ICC). of Columbia (the “Court”) has preliminarily Decades ago, legal claims were brought in the ICC approved a Class Action Settlement Agreement, seeking additional compensation for certain lands which will provide a monetary payment to that the Pembina Band of Chippewa Indians ceded to Settlement Class Members. the United States. For more information call the toll-free helpline These actions resulted in two ICC Judgment at 1-833-999-9915. Or you can visit the Settlement Awards. The first Judgment Award was in 1964 (the Administration Information Website at www. “1964 Award”), and the second was in 1980 (the PembinaSettlement.com or email info@Pembina “1980 Award”). The 1964 Award and the 1980 Award Settlement.com.

Looking for the following Attention White Earth WE members Enrolled Members! These White Earth members need to It is very important to update your information contact WE Enrollments at 218-983-4643 with White Earth Enrollments. Ext. 5107 This includes address changes, name changes, etc. Forms are available on the White Earth Nation Shawn M. Smith, James C. Weaver, website. Charlene M. Wilford, Heather S. Matschina, Go to: Jeffrey M. Larsen, Lawrence J. Durheim, https://whiteearth.com/divisions/enrollments/forms Mary B. Gay, Michael D. Blue, Patrick D. Warren, Richard L. Van Meter, Suzette E. Direct link : Butcher, Alvin L. Butcher, Michelle B. https://whiteearth.com/assets/files/enrollments/ENRO Garcia, Rachel N. Conley, Stephanie LLMENT%20ADDRESS%20UPDATE%20- %20NON-FILLABLE.pdf Nelmark You can reach the AT at 218-983-3285 Ext. 5903 Wednesday, April 7, 2021 Anishinaabeg Today 11

White Earth Financial Services & COVID19 Wiidookodaadiwin – “We Assist Each Other” Closed to the public until further notice

Staff available: Monday-Friday / 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Phone: 218-935-2359 or toll free: 1-844-282-6580 Call volume is at a high level, please leave your name and DOB with a brief message of your questions. Your concerns are very important to us. We strive for same day/next day return call. Family Cases contact : Tina Swenson Ext 3265, Annie Erickson Ext 3309, Jeana Ketter Ext 3291, Jennifer Scott Ext 3313, Lori Savoie Ext 3274 Adult Cases contac t: Shellie Racer Ext 3307, Lori Drift Ext 3312, Christy Wadena Ext 3709 Aged, Blind, Disabled contact : Crystal Fineday Ext 3306 Administrative Assistant : Aimee Hisgun Ext 3715, Wendy Johnson Ext 3305, Teresa Kappedal Ext 3715 Concerns or comments : Financial Service Manager, Amy Littlewolf Ext 3290 Mailing Address : PO Box 100, Naytahwaush, MN 56566 DROP BOXES AVAILABLE: ***We have five fax locations to receive documents*** Naytahwaush Sports Complex : 218-936-3104 Mahnomen Backgrounds Office : 218-936-2508 Detroit Lakes Workforce Center : 218-844-5811 Bagley Financial Services : 218-694-6507 White Earth Financial Services : 218-983-4294 IMPORTANT: SNAP/Cash/Emergency Applicants Internet users/online applications : Applymn.dhs.mn.gov No internet/no problem : Call our office and we will guide you through the appli - cation process. If you have any questions regarding Public Assistance programs and the appli - cation process, please let us know. Miigwech and stay safe

April Food Distribution Calendar

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 2 Office hours: 8 to 4:30 Distro hours: 9 to 3:30 Lunch: 12 to 12:30 No Phone: 218-935-2233 Distribution Fax: 218-935-2235

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Home Deliveries RL, Bagley, Ponsford, NTW

No Distribution

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Home Home Deliveries Deliveries Mahnomen, White Earth Waubun No Distribution

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White Earth RBC declares a homelessness emergency on reserva tion

The White Earth Reservation Business vide substantial assistance, the WERBC envisions an Committee unanimously passed a Resolution on adult shelter that offers services. March 19 declaring a homelessness emergency on The WERBC directs that all White Earth agen - the White Earth Reservation. cies and entities, including but not limited to the The declaration was in response to the number White Earth Housing Authority, Law Enforcement, of homeless individuals on the reservation. The Economic Development, Human Services, Legal, WERBC has been working to prevent homelessness Mental Health and Community Councils, to continue and maintain stable housing for individuals, families, to meet and work collaboratively towards solutions youth and veterans. The White Earth Homeless to the in-depth and complex problems caused by Program provides housing assistance and emergency homelessness. hotel vouchers for rooms and meals to individuals and families. Hilltop Supper Club The WERBC recognizes that many individuals and families are considered homeless and at times Mothers Day Special encounter circumstances that alter their ability to BBQ Ribs or Indian Tacos provide the basic needs of their households and com - Served from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. pounds the negative impacts of many barriers already faced by many within the community - including Groups more than 4 must have a reservation substance abuse, mental illness and poverty. In addi - Call 218-473-2652 or text 218-204-1617 tion to outside agencies that have the potential to pro - Wednesday, April 7, 2021 Anishinaabeg Today 13

Message from White Earth DMV Makade-Mukwa To be consistent with mitigation actions that are in place and WE Conservation offer tips on keeping Yogi out of the yard allow for limited vital services, the White Earth Department of Motor Vehicle will be opening. During this time, we must take As some are already aware, black bear encounters action to curb the spread of COVID-19 to protect the health and have been on the rise in many of our communities and safety of our employees and community. villages. Although most bears are not comfortable HOURS FOR THE DMV around people and leave when encountered, some 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. have become a nuisance by lingering around homes Monday- Friday and public areas. Please remember that bears are wild Closed from Noon to 1 p.m. animals-always remain cautious . (Cash, Check, or Money Order) The White Earth Wildlife Department and Conservation Officers offer the following suggestions The White Earth Department of Motor Vehicle window will be on how not to attract bears. open for Tribal Identification cards only ! Garbage * Vehicle tab renewals must be mailed in; staff will process • Don’t let your garbage pile up in a vehicle or these renewals daily. garage/ shed. • Reduce odors * Title transfers - mail in with title. Please provide color, • Store in a bear-proof container odometer reading, copy of drivers license and insurance card. • Wash out garbage cans The Department of Motor Vehicle can be reached at • Don’t put your garbage out for collection the the house or garage until the bear leaves the area. 218-983-3285 Ext. 5705. If no one answers, please leave a night before, do it in the morning of pick up. Make The White Earth Conservation Officers have a message and they will call you back. sure it’s in a container and not just in garbage bags policy in place for setting up a live trap. The follow - Please make sure that you take all the precautions when lying at the end of your driveway. That not only ing procedure should be followed: (This will be done showing up, as you will be screened when entering the RBC attracts bears but other wildlife as well, including rac - only after the above listed recommendations have building. If you have your own mask, we ask you to wear it upon coons and skunks. been followed.) entering the building. As an additional precaution we will be Bird feeders • Call White Earth Dispatch at 218-983-3201 allowing only the customer at this time. • If you feed birds into the summer, consider with the complaint. Leave your name and contact bringing the feeders in at night. Bears love sunflower information. seeds and suet. • A Conservation Officer will contact you for the • This includes humming bird feeders. Nectar is complaint information and any recommendations they a great bear attractant. may have for getting rid of the bear problem. Pet food (dog or cat food) • If the above listed recommendations are fol - • Keep inside at night or any time there is a bear lowed and the bear continues to hang around for a sighting in the area. week or more afterwards, then the live trap will be uti - Outdoor grills and picnic areas lized. • Keep clean • When the live trap is set up, please choose a safe • Bears like grease inside the grill or the little location away from children and pets. The trap door grease traps underneath. is very heavy and dangerous for them. Fruit trees, gardens, and honey bees • Keep children and pets away from the trap, • Use electric fencing if possible weather it’s empty or has a bear in it. This is not a toy! Fergus Falls Animal or fish carcasses and leech bait It’s very dangerous. • Don’t clean fish or leech bait in your back yard, 218-736-5673 • Contact White Earth Dispatch immediately if a unless you clean it up afterwards. bear is seen inside the trap. Do not approach the trap! *Licensed in Minnesota and White Earth Tribal Courts • Boxes from leech bait should be disposed of • You may see a Conservation vehicle in the area properly. checking on it on occasion during this process. • Rinse out the buckets/pails used for transport - ing leeches. The trap will not be used if the recommendations Boats and canoes aren’t followed or if the nuisance bear has cubs. There • Rinse out the inside of canoes and any contain - is nothing worse than catching a cub and having to ers used for fishing or leeching. deal with the mama bear on the outside of the trap, or • Rinse out the live well and the inside of the vise-versa. boat. The only time a nuisance bear can be shot is if If you do come in contact with a bear : they are threatening to humans or if they are attacking • Don’t panic a person’s domestic animals such as cats, dogs or live - • Don’t shoot stock. You cannot shoot them if the food sources are • Don’t approach not eliminated from the property and the bear contin - • If a bear is in a tree, leave it alone. It should ues to come in to eat. A wounded bear is more dan - come down and leave when it feels safe. gerous than a bear coming in to eat “free food.” Any • If a bear is treed by your dogs, place the dogs in bear that is destroyed must be reported to the White Earth Conservation Department. Call dispatch imme - diately to report any bears that are shot or found dead. And finally, for those who live out in the country, please remember that it is expected to have some type of encounter with the animals inhabiting the surround - ing area, whether it be squirrels, skunks, or bears, etc. Please use common sense and follow the guidelines recommended above when needed. Please note that like any animal, bears are sacred and should be treated with respect; just as one would a beaver, eagle, hawk or other. Try putting out asema (tobacco) and say a little prayer with good thoughts. Thank you from the White Earth Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Officers. 14 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, April 7, 2021

WE Secretary-Treasurer Alan Roy Minnesota tribal leaders celebrate Haaland’s is promoted to the rank of Major confirmation to head up U.S. Dept. of Interior By Sarah Mearhoff “(B)ut Secretary Haaland will not just be working Forum Communications for our people. Secretary Haaland will be devoted to serving all Americans, just like she represented all of ST. PAUL — Minnesota tribal leaders and her constituents regardless of their background as a Democratic lawmakers are celebrating the historic Member of Congress,” Benjamin continued. “What is confirmation of Secretary Deb Haaland to head up the good for American Indian people is good for all U.S. Department of the Interior, making her the first Americans.” Native American to serve in the presidential cabinet in Southwest of the Twin Cities metro, Shakopee history. Mdewakanton Sioux Community Chair Keith The U.S. Senate voted 51-40 on March 15, to Anderson said in a March 16 statement that Haaland’s confirm Haaland to the role, which oversees American confirmation is “a long time coming.” public lands, wildlife conservation, domestic energy “It is important and meaningful to have a Native and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Haaland is an American perspective represented in both the presi - enrolled member of the Laguna Pueblo and chaired dent’s cabinet and the Interior Department, which the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests works closely alongside tribal nations every day,” he and Public Lands while representing New Mexico in said. Congress. Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, a member of U.S. Sen. Tina Smith, Minnesota’s junior the White Earth Band of Ojibwe and vocal advocate Democratic senator, spoke for more than 10 minutes for Native representation throughout government, cel - in support of Haaland’s nomination during Monday’s ebrated Haaland’s confirmation in a series of tweets floor debate, saying “her life experiences make her on March 15. In one congratulatory tweet, she includ - perfect for this job.” ed a photo of the two women hugging. “As secretary, Rep. Haaland will play a conse - “I love you so much, sister!” she wrote to quential role in combating climate change. She will Haaland. “You make us all so proud. We have your also honor tribal sovereignty and strengthen the gov - back. Always. Congratulations, Madam Secretary!” ernment-to-government relationship between the In Minnesota’s Legislature, three women are United States and tribal nations,” Smith said. “And enrolled tribal members or have Native ancestry: Rep. maybe, just maybe, her leadership will help us see the Heather Keeler, D-Moorhead, is an enrolled member strength of Native women and all women, and not to of the Yankton Sioux tribe; Rep. Jamie Becker-Finn, be threatened by that. Our country will be better for D-Roseville, is a descendant of Leech Lake Band of it.” Ojibwe; and Sen. Mary Kunesh, D-New Brighton has Melanie Benjamin, Chief Executive of the Mille Lakota heritage. In a joint written statement, the three Lacs Band of Ojibwe in eastern Minnesota, in a March legislators said Haaland is “an example of resilience 16, written statement celebrated Haaland’s confirma - and dedication to serve our greater Indigenous com - tion as “a historic moment” that makes Indian Country proud. See Confirmation Page 17

Photos by Gary W. Padrta

Secretary-Treasurer Alan Roy, a Captain in the 321st Sustainment Brigade - U.S. Army Reserves, was promoted to the rank of Major on April 2 at the Ogema Community Center. Top : Roy and fellow soldier 1st Lt. Sean Jordan take the Oath of Commissioned Officers. In addition to Roy’s promotion, Jordan was promoted to Captain. Middle : Major Roy is congratulated on his promotion. Bottom : Roy, Jordan and Col. James Carmichael take time out for a group photo. In addition to the promotions, the event also honored Carmichael, the 321st Sustainable Brigade Courtesy photo commander who is set to retire after 33 years in the Army at the end of May. Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (White Earth), left, with U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland (Pueblo of Laguna). Wednesday, April 7, 2021 Anishinaabeg Today 15 Highlights of the Mino-Bimaadizidaa Powwow

Photos by Gary W. Padrt a

The Mino-Bimaadizidaa Powwow was held March 6-7 at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen. There were 16 drums and 295 registered dancers. The Powwow Committee would like to say miigwech to all the WERBC entities who shared in the success of this Powwow. 16 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, April 7, 2021 Wednesday, April 7, 2021 Anishinaabeg Today 17

Raina from Front Page

Sanford Life Flight was called to the honored with a “blanket dance” at the annu - scene and landed a short distance away. All al White Earth Pow Wow last year. A plaque life-saving measures were performed, but was given in her name to Lenny Neeland. medics were not able to resuscitate Raina’s obituary said she was born in Neeland. Bemidji to Blaise Neeland and Stephanie Panelists who selected award recipi - Birt on Nov. 10, 2001. She was raised by ents wrote, “Neeland was selected for her her grandma Lenny and was her backbone courageous act when she rescued three and helper. Raina was born a caretaker, young cousins after they were swept over always looking out for everyone and a the Clearwater Dam at Clearwater Lake. mama bear. She became a Personal Care She succumbed to the currents.” Assistant and worked at the Circle of Life The Award is intended to symbolize the Home Care in Mahnomen. She was quiet American spirit through recognizing citi - but had such a spark of life. She could make zens who have gone above and beyond in a friends anywhere with her kindness and single instance of bravery or through con - compassion. tinued service to others, acts of courage and Family members are planning several self-sacrifice. fundraisers so they can travel to Boston this Saturday, APRIL 17th, 10:00 a.m. To recognize the honor bestowed upon September for the awarding of the medal. Raina, her family, cousins and friends, Watch for more information in future including White Earth District I Rep. Ray papers. Auginaush, gathered at her gravesite on The Farmers Independent (Bagley, March 29. Among the group was the Rev. Minn.) and Forum News contributed to this Jacki Bernacchi, who serves as pastor at article. four area churches on the White Earth Reservation. Bernacchi led the group in a prayer over Raina’s grave. Just after her AT Readers prayer concluded, a bald eagle flew above the cemetery. Due to the pandemic many papers are being delivered late or is not Auginaush said this honor for Raina is reaching you. a huge event for the people of the commu - nity. He wishes the person who nominated Just a reminder that you can read her would come forward so the community the current and back issues on our could recognized that person with a cele - website at www.whiteearth.com . bration and meal. He noted that Raina was Social Spacing Implemented Confirmation from Page 14

munities,” and said they hope her confirma - encourage more representation of tion “will usher in a new era of representa - Indigenous peoples,” they said. “When our tion and acknowledgment of Indigenous children and future generations look at this USDA funding available to help low-income Americans." confirmation, they will see a pathway to “It is long past time that we value and leadership and opportunity that wasn’t there individuals and families buy or repair homes empower Indigenous women, and actively before.”

USDA Rural Development has fund - and older and must be used to remove ing availabile for very low- and low- health or safety hazards, such as fixing a COLA from Page 8 income individuals and families seeking leaking roof, installing indoor plumbing, to purchase or repair a home in a rural or replacing a furnace. ing and deliveries. We are working diligent - the days coming without COVID-19, social area. ly to provide our students, families, staff, distancing, masks, and the like. Until that Time is limited to receive funds for and community the best possible experience time comes, stay healthy and happy! Here is The Direct Home Loan program the current fiscal year. Contact a USDA we are able. to a wonderful spring of 2021! offers financing to qualified very-low and Rural Development Housing Specialist in As frustrated and desperate as we all are low-income applicants that are unable to your area today, to see if you qualify. to return to “normal,” I ask that you hang in qualify for traditional financing. No there, stay the course, and remember that we In partnership, USDA Rural Development loans and down payment is required, and the inter - are doing the best we can! We all yearn for Superintendent Jenna Leadbetter grants provide assistance that supports est rate could be as low as one percent infrastructure improvements; business with a subsidy. development; housing; community ser - from Page 7 Applicants must meet income and vices such as schools, public safety and Elders credit guidelines and demonstrate repay - health care; and high-speed internet ment ability. The program is available in access in rural areas. Dani Sutherland will resume exercise each other. rural communities of generally 35,000 and nutrition education in this month at all For questions or referrals, do not hesi - For more information, visit people or less. Elder Nutrition sites. Watch for those dates tate to contact one of us. We are your vol - www.rd.usda.gov/mn or please contact at each site. Also, we hope to have Bingo at unteers. The maximum loan amount is the Detroit Lakes Rural Development each site once a month, no dates have been White Earth Council Of Elders : $20,000 at a one percent interest rate, Office at 809 8th Street SE Detroit Lakes, set up yet. Lucille Silk , Chair – 218-983-3768 repayable for a 20-year term and can be MN 56501 or 218-530-3296 Remember our Veterans, both living used to improve or modernize homes and Lawrence Crowell , Vice Chair – USDA is an equal opportunity and deceased. Comfort and peace to all the do essential repairs. Grants of up to 218-252-9390 provider, employer, and lender. families that have lost loved ones due to $7,500 are available to homeowners 62 some form of death. Our communities are Stephanie Williams , Secretary never free of grief so please take care of 218-983-3121 18 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, April 7, 2021 Obituaries

Merle Andrew Bush Jr. Rita McClellan (Schinnert) Merle Andrew Bush Jr., the son of Merle Sr. and Ginny (Alvarado) Bush, was born Dec. Rita McClellan (Schinnert), 51, of Dickinson, N.D., passed away after her long battle 15, 1976, in Bagley, Minn. against cancer on Feb 26 at her home. He grew up with his family in the Naytahwaush community. After graduating from Rita was born June 5, 1969, to Leona (Brown) and Ray Schinnert. She was their only Mahnomen High School, Merle began working. He spent a few years as a lead slot technician child. Rita attended and graduated from Park Rapids Area High at the Shooting Star Casino, but his passion was construction. Most School in 1987. After graduation she attended college in Hibbing, of his career he worked in residential building and roofing. Minn., where she graduated with a degree in Business Management. Merle has shared his life with Lori Ashing for many wonderful Rita and her family moved to Dickinson, N.D., in January 1994. years. He was also blessed with three sons, Merle III, Anakin and Rita worked at the hospital for 10 years and then worked in the legal Benjamin. Merle loved the outdoors and simply being in the woods. field for 15 years. Through every season, Merle spent many hours hunting and fishing. Rita married Dale McClellan on Aug. 21, 2009. She enjoyed He enjoyed being with his family and proudly fulfilled the role of a spending time with her husband, family and friends. She also fun-loving uncle to his many nieces and nephews. He was the first enjoyed trips to Florida, riding motorcycle, and fishing. to begin a wrestling match and teased them incessantly. Rita will be deeply missed by her husband of 11 years, Dale; Merle was also a true caregiver, honorably stepping in to help children: Chad Cianni, Mickaela Cianni (Johnathon Norrish), Jade care for his father’s daily needs in the past few years. He passed Cianni and Julia McClellan; grandchildren Jackson Norrish and away unexpectedly on Feb. 20 in Naytahwaush at the age of 44. Jayden Norrish; cousin/sister, Cheryl Roberts; and mother, Leona Schinnert. Merle is survived by his sons: Merle III, Anakin and Benjamin all of Naytahwaush; dad, Rita is preceded in death by her father, Ray Schinnert and her grandmother, Althea Merle Sr. of Naytahwaush; siblings: Adam (Tracie) of Ashland, Wis., Manuel of Lussier. Naytahwaush, Elizabeth (Robin) Lenoir of Naytahwaush, Veronica (Tony) Herrmann of The family wishes to thank all those who helped Rita and her family during her long Mahnomen and Andrea Byrd; and many nieces and nephews. battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ginny. A Funeral Mass for Rita was held March 3 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Dickinson Funeral services were held March 2 at the Naytahwaush Sports Complex. with Father Bill Ruelle celebrating. Interment: St. Anne’s Catholic Cemetery in Naytahwaush. Arrangements: Stevenson Funeral Home of Dickinson. Arrangements: Anderson Family Funeral Home of Mahnomen. Online: www.stevensonfuneralhome.com Online website: www.andersonfamilyfh.com Jenise Marie (Dodd) Skramstad Beverly Mae (Abdo) Gunderson Jenise Marie (Dodd) Skramstad, loving mother and grandmother passed away Feb. 28 Beverly Mae (Abdo) Gunderson, 69, of Mahnomen, passed away March 26 at Essentia at the age of 49 at Essentia Health in Fargo, N.D. Health – St. Mary’s in Detroit Lakes. Jenise was born Dec. 15, 1971, in Detroit Lakes to Ross T. and Lola (Libby) Dodd. Beverly Mae Abdo was born Dec. 9, 1951, in Williston, N.D., the daughter of Dabby Jenise was raised in the Strawberry Lake community with her five siblings and extended and Mae (Goodwin) Abdo. She attended Mahnomen High School and graduated as part of family. the class of 1968. On Nov. 20, 1994, Jenise was united in marriage with Walter H. Beverly met the love of her life, Stanley Gunderson, and on Skramstad II. They traveled and lived in Pennsylvania, Colorado, June 19, 1971, they were united in marriage in Mahnomen. To this Tennessee and North Carolina before coming home to raise their union two sons, Jamie and Jeremy, were born. family. They were blessed with five beautiful, healthy daughters She went back to school later in her life, earning her teaching and Jenise was blessed later in life with another beautiful, healthy degree from Minnesota State University – Moorhead. Beverly began daughter. teaching K-6 grades at the Mahnomen Elementary School for nine Jenise enjoyed nature and the outdoors, fishing, tenting and years. Her passion in life was teaching and being a role model for cooking over the fire. She had a green thumb, a love for gardening her students. and flowers. She would always say what was on her mind, loved Beverly enjoyed going to the casinos, fishing and cooking. She cooking and was very generous person who would give anything she loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. had to help anyone. Deeply loved, Beverly’s passing will be mourned by her hus - Jenise will be deeply missed and mourned by her father, Ross Dodd Sr; daughters: band of 49 years Stanley; son, Jeremy; grandchildren: Brandy (Cliff) Gustinson, Kyamae Brandi, Kylie (Jordon), Heidi, Brianna (Joseph), Haley, and Lily; grandchildren, Davien and Gunderson and Tevin (Lyla) Gunderson; great-grandchildren: Ora, Brinley, Dax and Vinnie; T.J.; sisters: Mary, Heather, and Holly (Jamie); brothers, Ross Jr., and Matthew; nieces, Anna brothers, Keith (Debby) Abdo and Rusty Abdo; and many nieces and nephews. and Lola; nephews, Caleb and Carson; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents, Dabby and Mae; and her son, Jamie Gunderson. Jenise was preceded in death by her dear mom, Lola and her precious niece, Annabell. No services are being held at this time. Blessed be the Memory of Jenise Marie (Dodd) Skramstad. Arrangements: David-Donehower Funeral Home of Detroit Lakes. A funeral service was held March 3 at David-Donehower Funeral Home. Online: www.daviddonnehower.com Arrangements: David-Donehower Funeral Home of Detroit Lakes. Online: www.daviddonnehower.com Thank you White Earth Nation Ray E. Littlewolf Sr. Thank you to the White Earth Nation in their quick response to Covid 19. Back in Ray E. Littlewolf Sr., 53, of Bagley, Minn., and Fargo, N.D., died March 3 at his home March 2020 there was an immediate collaboration of the Emergency Medical Team in Fargo. (EMT), White Earth Tribal Health, Indian Health Service, along with local, regional, He was born Aug. 9, 1967, in Bagley to Robert and Delphine (Stevens) Littlewolf. He state and national agencies in developing protocol regarding the Covid pandemic. was raised south of Bagley and attend Bagley Schools. He moved to Cass Lake, Minn., in When the Covid vaccine was received on the reservation, White Earth opened their 1985. In 2012, Ray was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease and resided in Fargo to be borders allowing non-Natives and later on, those living off reservation to receive their close to the hospital. vaccination. For this we express deep gratitude and appreciation. No doubt, many lives He is survived by his son, Ray Littlewolf Jr. of Duluth, Minn.; grandchildren, Sophie were saved. and Sean Littlewolf; sisters, Rita Littlewolf of Bagley and Regina Littlewolf of Cass Lake; Thank you to all the essential workers who have and continue to work tirelessly and brothers, Roy Littlewolf of Bagley and Joseph Stevens of Wadena, Minn. these past months, risking their lives to keep communities safe. We admire your dedi - He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Delphine Littlewolf; sister, Reba cation and courage. We wish you safety and good health as you work to get us through Littlewolf; and brothers: Robin, Ronald, Rupert and Robert Littlewolf Jr. this horrific pandemic. Your contributions are appreciated and we keep you in thoughts, Funeral services were held March 11 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Naytahwaush. hearts and prayers. Stay strong and thank you. Interment: St. Anne’s Catholic Cemetery. Ogema VFW Post 9880 & Auxiliary Arrangements: Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley. Messages of condolence: www.ceasefuneralhome.com Wednesday, April 7, 2021 Anishinaabeg Today 19 Obituaries

Christopher Joseph Warren Fred Herman Morgan Jr.

Christopher Joseph Warren, loving father, passed away March 8 at the age of 56 years, Fred Morgan Jr., 83, of Naytahwaush, died March 10 at the Mahnomen Health Center. 2 months and 8 days. Fred Herman Morgan Jr. was born July 8, 1937, in White Earth to Fred and Philomene Chris was born Dec. 30, 1964, in Breckenridge, Minn., to Lyle and Wally Ann Warren. (Stanley) Morgan. Growing up, he attended school in Pipestone, Minn., and later Flandreau He grew up in a large and loving family in Ogema, where his parents instilled the importance Boarding School in South Dakota. As a young man, Fred entered of faith, family, education, and hard work. These values became the foundation of Chris’ the U.S. Army as served as a paratrooper. Following his honorable life. He graduated from Waubun High School in 1983 and went onto discharge in 1956, Fred returned to Minnesota to make his home college at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis where he and he was blessed with a daughter, Ellen. studied Political Science, American Indian Studies and Art. Fred was a jack-of-all trades and over the years, much of his Chris met the mother of his children while attending college and time was spent as a proud activist with the American Indian together they raised three daughters: Carli, Claire and Caitlen Movement (AIM). He had a vital role in the take over when they Warren, all of Shakopee, Minn., and stepson, Brian Vasquez of occupied Alcatraz and later at Wounded Knee. Fred, along with his Brooklyn Center, Minn. Chris valued life, living simply and loved his daughters more than anything in this world. He loved being silly, lifelong friend, Dennis Banks, were founding members of Sacred singing along with his girls and loved to make people smile with his Run. Together they traveled and participated in runs all over the quirky mannerisms, sayings, and antidotes about life as he under - world. Fred was also known to “ride the rails.” He would often fill stood it. He was a natural born leader, a great storyteller, intelligent, a backpack and hop a freight train and travel up and down the west creative, adventurous, loving, a nurturing parent to his daughters, coast and across the southern states by railway. and a caring and compassionate son to his parents who have gone onto heaven Fred’s time later in life would be lived out on the White Earth Reservation until his before him. Most importantly, Chris was a good father, brother, and friend to everyone. death. He will be remembered as a caring individual who would help anyone. Fred enjoyed Chris loved many things about life and he truly knew the importance of what it had to visiting with friends and family, going to the casino and in his younger years, he was an offer. He enjoyed the simple things life offered such as hunting, fishing, camping and story - accomplished boxer. He will be greatly missed by many. telling while enjoying stargazing, and the warmth of a bonfire with a frosty beverage in hand. Fred is survived by a daughter, Ellen (Terry) Leu of Mahnomen; five grandchildren; 21 Chris loved listening to music and sharing what he loved about each of his favorite songs. great-grandchildren and many extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents He would sing along to the radio any chance he got. Chris had a true knack for cooking and one sister and brother-in-law, Ruby and Gene Brisbois. which was a godsend to his family when his dear mother grew weary in her time on earth. A memorial service with Military Honors was held March 16 at the Anderson Family His mother meant the world to him and they shared a bond built of love and immense Funeral Home in Mahnomen. respect. Arrangements: Anderson Family Funeral Home of Mahnomen. Chris’ departure from this earth will leave a huge hole in the lives of those who loved Online: www.andersonfamilyfh.com him. He will be forever missed by his daughters, siblings, and lifelong friends he considered brothers. Chris will always be remembered fondly through a song, a funny saying or a moment in time when he crosses our minds in a shared memory. Chris is preceded in death by his parents, Lyle and Wally Ann Warren, nieces, and a Noreen Sue Ironshield nephew. Chris leaves this world to his daughters: Carli (fiancé, Mark Paterson), Claire Noreen Ironshield, 38, of Bismarck, N.D., died March 6 at St. Alexius Health Center (Bryan Reiswig) and Caitlen Warren; brothers: Tony, Louie, Tim (Paula Waukau), Pat (Kim); in Bismarck. sisters: Carol Tibbetts, Joanie Warren and Betsy Warren; and many nieces and nephews. Noreen Sue Ironshield, the daughter of Gerald and Nora (Littlewolf) Ironshield, was Dad, we pray you knew how much you were loved, cherished and valued while on this born May 5, 1982, in Fargo, N.D. She grew up in Naytahwaush, where she was loving Earth and we will miss you eternally. raised by Waurine “Pinky” Littlewolf. Noreen attended school in A funeral service was held March 12 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in White Earth. Naytahwaush during her elementary years followed by Mahnomen Arrangements: Anderson Family Funeral Home of Mahnomen. High School. Online: www.andersonfamilyfh.com She met Tony Norcross and the couple started a family, making their home in Ponsford. She also began working at the Shooting Star Casino as a bartender and in housekeeping. Noreen was pas - Michael “Black” Turner Jr. sionate about her heritage and loved to learn about Native American traditions. Following the death of her twin brother, Gerald Jr., in Michael “Black” Turner Jr., 39, of Naytahwaush, died unexpectedly March 15 in 2003, Noreen left the area traveling through North and South Minneapolis. Dakota, eventually making Bismarck her home. In her spare time, Michael Turner Jr. was born May 19, 1981, to Michael and Carol (Wadena) Turner in she could be found listening to music, hanging out with friends and Detroit Lakes. As a child, he attended elementary school in Naytahwaush and later cherished the time spent with her children. Although life was not Mahnomen High School. He then joined the workforce and began always easy and she struggled with addiction and health issues, Noreen was always the first training to be a firefighter. Black spent many years traveling around person to reach out to help those in need. She will forever be cherished in the hearts of those the United States and throughout Canada as a wildland firefighter who loved her. for the BIA. After returning home, he became a blackjack dealer at Noreen is survived by her children: Megwun Norcross, Andrew Ironshield, Leighton the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen. Michael’s greatest blessing Hornedeagle, Memphis Hornedeagle, Fawn Norcross, Bella Hornedeagle, Lyda in life was becoming a father to his son, Michael Turner III. Hornedeagle and Nora Hornedeagle; brothers: Daniel Garbow, Brian Lilley and Troy Black was always full of life, making friends wherever he went. Garbow; sisters: Georgianna Garbow, Tanya Leonhardt, Tammy Garbow, Sky Fox and He would often joke around with his loved ones just to ensure they Melody Ironshield; special high school friend, Theresa Tibbetts, who she remained in con - were smiling and laughing. Michael always cherished time spent tact with throughout the years; as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins. with his lifelong friends, family and his son. He will be missed by She was preceded in death by her mom, Waurine; brother, Gerald Ironshield Jr.; sister, all who knew him. Tina Garbow; and several aunts, uncles, and other extended family members. Michael was survived by his son, Michael; mother, Carol Traditional services began March 10 at the Naytahwaush Sports Complex and contin - Turner of Naytahwaush; brothers, Timothy (Shantell) Turner of Naytahwaush and Eric ued through March 11. (Anne) Turner of Moorhead, Minn.; aunt and uncles: Bruce Turner, Terence Turner, Patricia Interment: Samuel Memorial Episcopal Cemetery in the spring. Turner, Lynette Straub, Doreen Knutson, Sherry Nielsen and Alrick Wadena Jr.; and nieces Arrangements: Anderson Family Funeral Home of Mahnomen. and nephews: Deion, Timothy Jr., Cameron and Jayden. Online: www.andersonfamilyfh.com He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Turner Sr; and grandparents: Thomas, Lucille, Alrick Sr., Doris and Lee. You can reach the Anishinaaeg Today A funeral service was held March 19 at the Naytahwaush Sports Complex. Interment: St. Anne’s Catholic Cemetery in Naytahwaush. at 218-983-3285 Ext. 5903 Arrangements: Anderson Family Funeral Home of Mahnomen. or [email protected] Online website: www.andersonfamilyfh.com 20 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Obituaries

Roberta Lynn (Blattenbauer) Goldstein Constance “Connie” Bevins Roberta (Blattenbauer) Goldstein, 49, of Portland, Ore., died unexpectedly on Feb. 27 Constance “Connie” Bevins, 88, of Mahnomen, died March 17 at the Mahnomen at her home. Health Center Nursing Home. Roberta Lynn Blattenbauer was born May 19, 1971, the oldest child of Daniel and Constance Louise Smith was born Nov. 12, 1932, in White Earth to John and Evelyn Colleen (Bement) Blattenbauer. She grew up in Waubun, where she attended school and (LaDoux) Smith. She grew up in White Earth and attended the Mission School. Following was very involved in band and choir. As a very independent spirit, her schooling, Connie was united in marriage to Lawrence Bevins in 1950. The couple she marched to the beat of her own drum. While in high school, made their home in the Detroit Lakes area and were blessed with Roberta pursued scholarships to further her education and dreams three children. They lived in Michigan and the Twin Cities metro and turned her love for playing the flute into a full scholarship at for a few years before returning to the Detroit Lakes area. Moorhead State University, where she earned a major degree in Lawrence died in 1978 and Connie moved to Moorhead, psychology and a minor degree in Native American studies. She Minn., for eight years before moving back to the White Earth was very fascinated by and had a lot of insight about the nature of Reservation. Over the years, Connie worked picking potatoes and mental illness, family dynamics and love. She was very proud of as a truck driver during the sugar beet campaign for Crystal Sugar. her Native American heritage, which helped shape her life path such She was able to reconnect with family in the area and had many as her close affinity with trees, water, birds…in a word, Nature. years of companionship with Thomas Brown before his death in After graduation, Roberta worked at several group homes in 2016. When Connie’s health began to decline, she moved to the Minneapolis for developmentally challenged individuals. At Search nursing home last fall. Beyond Adventure, she took handicapped individuals on vacation to such places as New Low key and quite are words to describe Connie along with York City, Hawaii and the Bahamas. This work was not easy but was fulfilling for Roberta kindhearted, caring and generous. She would help anyone in need and continually before and fed her love of adventure. herself. She had a great sense of humor and always had a good April Fool’s joke to play! After a few years, Roberta furthered her education to become a dental hygienist. She Connie liked to watch westerns and game shows on TV and play poker with her family. She felt called to help Native Americans and bravely took on a new adventure to serve the Dine’ loved playing cards and going to the casino. She will be remembered by all who knew and people on the Navajo Reservation in Chinle, Ariz. There she would meet her best friend and loved her. future husband, Jeffrey Goldstein, by the divine intervention of his dog, Sammy. Roberta Connie is survived by daughters, Barbara (James) Kent Struthers of Detroit Lakes and and Jeffrey were united in marriage on April 22, 2007, in Belize. They lived in Humboldt Stacy (Kelly) Chisholm of Gary, Minn.; grandchildren: Ed (Pam) Kent, Leslie (Kelly) Kent, County, Calif., before returning to the Navajo Reservation in Pinon, Ariz. There, Roberta Nicole Kent and Jody Kent; great grandchildren: Alexander, Abby, Kiana, James, Anthony, assisted in methamphetamine and suicide prevention programs and co-led a troop of Girl Alanis, Carissa, Leah, Chandler and Elayna; brother, Leonard (Mary) Smith of White Earth; Scouts to foster the growth of young girls into strong women. Ultimately, Roberta and Jeff sister, Edith (Jack) Chamberlain of Dearborn, Mich.; foster son, Jeffrey Bevins of White fulfilled their dream of retiring to Portland in 2018. Earth; and several nieces and nephews. Roberta loved her family very much and their concerns were her concerns. Her pets Sammy, Chloe, Pepper and Midnight brought her great love and joy. Roberta so valued her She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lawrence; son, Lawrence Jr.; spe - friends, who spoke and understood her language. They saw her beautiful soul and wanted cial daughter, Renee Roy; sisters: Phyllis Torgerson, Janice Morley, Patsy Roy, Evelyn to be near her. She valued loyalty and was a loyal friend. Her sister-in-law, Amber, and she Jacobs and infant, Geraldine; brothers, Carl Smith and Dennis “Joe” Smith; and son-in-law, became good friends, as they helped each other navigate choppy seas to see the world more Edward Kent Sr. clearly. They were wise, proud and supportive in their relationship. A Funeral Mass was held March 25 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Mahnomen. Roberta enjoyed good food made from the heart and became a good cook herself. She Interment: Calvary Cemetery in White Earth. had an assured eye for beautiful things and could have been an interior decorator or a fash - Arrangements: Anderson Family Funeral Home of Mahnomen. ion designer. Roberta and Jeff enjoyed traveling stateside and to foreign lands. She loved Online website: www.andersonfamilyfh.com practicing yoga and meditation. She so loved to be by the sea or simply taking walks in nature among the trees, which freed her soul. She was committed to protecting nature. She deeply cared about the issues of women and believed all should be welcomed and accepted, Joseph “Nii gaani Animikii Aniqwaad“ Garbow be they black, white, hispanic, muslim, christian, jewish, gay, straight, transgender and everything in between. Roberta’s powerful, wise and caring spirit will remain a blessing to Joseph “Nii gaani Animikii Aniqwaad“ Garbow, of Callaway, passed away March 23 all who knew her. at his home. He was 71 years old. Roberta leaves behind her husband, Jeffrey Goldstein of Portland; mother, Colleen Joseph was born in Siren, Wisc., and grew up in the Lake Lena area. He attended Blattenbauer of Waubun; father, Daniel Blattenbauer of Bemidji, Minn.; brother, Andy Danbury Elementary and Sandstone High School. He moved to Minneapolis at the age of (Amber) Blattenbauer of West Fargo, N.D.; aunts, Barb (Ed) Syverson of Waubun and Lois 16 and lived there until 1979. During that time he joined the U.S. Bement of Detroit Lakes, Minn.; and several cousins. Army and served from 1968-1970. In 1969, he married Charlene A Memorial Mass was held March 20 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Waubun. (Smith) Garbow. In 1979, they moved to Detroit Lakes and he Interment: St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery. attended Detroit Lakes Technical College, later that year they made Arrangements: Anderson Family Funeral Home of Mahnomen. the move to Callaway where they made their home. Online website and video tribute: www.andersonfamilyfh.com He was a welder, iron worker and worked in auto body repair. His last place of employment was for the White Earth Reservation as a sanitation and maintenance tech. Joseph enjoyed hunting, fish - ing, camping and anything outdoors. WE Powwow Committee seeking bids for crowns Joseph is survived by his wife, Char Garbow of Callaway; daughter, Deanna Robinson of Callaway; son, Joseph R. Garbow The White Earth Powwow Committee is seeking bids, with designs, for two beaded (Christine) of Detroit Lakes; grandsons: Arro Robinson, Cameron crowns (one Senior Princess crown and one Junior Princess crown) for the upcoming Robinson, Devin Garbow and Skyler Garbow; granddaughters: Amber Garbow, Haleigh 153rd White Earth Annual Celebration in June. Garbow, Takara Garbow and Maleena Garbow; brothers, Sammy Garbow and wife, Dale Garbow and wife; sisters: Kat Garbow, Ella Reine Garbow, Melanie Garbow and Vicki All bids and designs must include contact information for the artist and are due by (Wayne) Kroschel. April 15 . Please include pictures of previous crowns made by the artist. Within the He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy (Austin) Garbow and father, Samuel design, please include the following: 153rd White Earth Celebration Garbow; sister, Georgianna Garbow; and brother, Dean Ray Garbow. Bids with designs should be emailed to Dana Goodwin at [email protected]. Services were held March 27 at the Aazhoomog Community Center in Sandstone, Crowns must be completed by close of business on June 1 in order to receive pay - Minn., with Lee Staples officiating. Casketbearers were Wayne Kroschel, Sam Garbow III, ment. Additional information will be provided to the artists following the bidding Greg Garbow, Mark Smith, Paul Jackson and Randy Zortman. process. Interment: Stevens Lake Cemetery. Miigwech aapijii! Arrangements: Tatting-Methven Funeral and Cremation Services of Hinckley, Minn. Online: www.methvenfuneral.com Wednesday, April 7, 2021 Anishinaabeg Today 21

Obituaries

Shelby Ann Bush “Waase Ma’iingan” Dylan Francis Warren Shelby Bush “Waase Ma’iingan,” age 24, of Naytahwaush, died unexpectedly on Dylan Warren, 32, of White Earth, died unexpectedly on March 26. March 16. Dylan Francis Warren, the son of Joseph and Denise (Smith) Warren, was born Aug. Shelby Ann Bush was born July 5, 1996, to Joseph Bush and Carrie (Soyring) Bush in 24, 1988, in Detroit Lakes. He grew up in the White Earth area eventually receiving his Detroit Lakes. As a child, she grew up in the Naytahwaush area where she attended elemen - GED in Mahnomen. As a young man, Dylan was blessed with two sons, Debized and tary school. In her teenage years, Shelby attended Mahnomen High Dibinawe. He later met Clarissa Villebrun with whom he has shared his life. Dylan also wel - School and met the love her life, Cody LaFriniere. The couple start - comed Clarissa’s daughter, Tayveyah into his heart and has lovingly ed their family and were blessed with two children, Demiah Rae raised her as his own. His family was completed with the birth of and Kyrie Joseph. Shelby worked as a server at the Shooting Star their son, Legacy one year ago. Casino and later went on to dealing blackjack. Most recently, Over the years Dylan worked in construction and drywalling. Shelby was employed in housekeeping at the Pinehurst Resort in Most recently, he was employed at Lakeshirts in Detroit Lakes and Naytahwaush. was furthering his education at the White Earth Tribal and Shelby was a firecracker. She loved to argue, debate, and stand Community College in Mahnomen. up for what she believed in. She was fiercely possessive of her fam - In his spare time, Dylan enjoyed listening to music, spending ily and always stood by their side. Although feisty, with a heart of time with, and sharing meals with those he loved, and summer days gold, Shelby never stayed mad very long. Shelby was a nurturing at the lake. He was self-taught in mechanics, electronics, and was a soul and cared for her grandmother. She loved being a mother and great cook. Dylan was soft spoken, calm, and had a truly gentle spoiling her babies. In her spare time, she enjoyed doing her makeup, heading to the casino, soul. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. and shopping with friends. Shelby spent a lot of time in the kitchen cooking her favorite Dylan is survived by his father, Joseph Warren (Hanna McGregor); mother, Denise breakfast meals for everyone. Spending time with family and friends was always her great - Warren (Tony Weber); girlfriend, Clarrisa Villebrun; children: Debized, Dibinawe, Legacy est joy. Though she dealt with many struggles, Shelby kept a positive attitude and shared and Tayveyah; siblings: Bemised Warren, Zhaawanong Warren, Joseph Warren Jr., Wambli her smile with many. She will be missed by those who knew and loved her. Warren, Moon Warren and Ningozis Warren, Erica Warren, Raven Warren, Sativa Warren Shelby is survived by her children, Demiah Rae LaFriniere and Kyrie Joseph and Dream Warren; two nieces; two nephews; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. LaFrieniere both of Naytahwaush; the father of her children, Cody LaFriniere; parents, Joe He was preceded in death by his sister, Indika Goodman; and his paternal and fraternal Bush and Carrie Bush, of Waubun; siblings: Joseph (Missy Warren) Bush III of Mahnomen, great-grandmothers. Joni (Jameson Jackson) Bush of Bemidji, Minn., and Chelsea Bush of Naytahwaush; grand - Traditional services began April 1 at the White Earth Community Center until the mothers, Mavis Bush and Mary Burrow; nieces and nephews: Ayshea, Jazlynn, Joseph, funeral services on April 2. Andrew, Noah, Jack, Cheyanne, Alexis, Cindy Lou, Jameson Jr., Jayda, Jaydon, Denae and Arrangements: Anderson Family Funeral Home of Mahnomen. Alexi; aunts: Jana (Rock) Keezer, Diane Bush, Loretta Giard, Amy (Andy Olson) Soyring, Online website: www.andersonfamilyfh.com Tasha Burrow and Genna Burrow; uncles: Lonnie Burrow and Steve Roman Sr.; and many cousins and extended family members. Shelby is preceded in death by her grandfathers, Thomas Murphy and Joe Bush; cousin “sister,” Megan Londo; and many extended family members. Timothy Estey Traditional Services began March 23 at the Naytahwaush Sports Complex and contin - Timothy Estey, 48, of Bemidji, Minn., died March 22 at Sanford Health in Fargo, N.D. ued until the time of the service on March 24. Timothy Estey was born Feb. 14, 1973, in Cass Lake, Minn., to Ione (Fairbanks) Estey Arrangements: Anderson Family Funeral Home of Mahnomen. and Robert Narum. He grew up in Bemidji where he attended elementary school at St. Online website: www.andersonfamilyfh.com Phillips and later Bemidji High School. Tim has always been interested in vehicles and motors, which blossomed at the young age of 13, as he began driving with his Allen J. Lufkins Jr. “Biidaanimad” father. During high school, he was employed at Kenny’s Amoco Station in Bemidji. As a young man, Tim followed his love for dri - Allen John Lufkins Jr., 51, passed away Dec. 29, 2020, in Duluth, Minn. ving and began his career in trucking. Over the years, Tim drove for Allen was born April 3, 1969, in Minneapolis, to Allen J. Lufkins Sr. and Lorraine H. many industries traveling throughout Minnesota and area states. Lufkins. Most recently, he was employed with Michels Corporation, trans - Allen enjoyed daily outings and often found funny situations on those outings. He had porting pipeline supplies. On July 7, 2001, Tim and Angie Smith a great sense of humor and is known for his raucous laughter. AJ was a favored uncle by were united in marriage. The family lived in Shevlin, Minn., and his nieces and nephews. He loved to tease them. He will be missed. later Leonard, Minn., raising their daughters. Following the cou - His daughter “Lori” was his pride and joy. They often went on ples divorce in 2014, Tim returned to Bemidji where he purchased adventures together. Their adventures started when she would tod - his mother’s home where he was raised. dle along his side to her driving him around in her car as she grew Tim was known as a gearhead, always working on anything with a motor. While off the older. He was her best friend besides being his daughter. They road, Tim enjoyed being outdoors. He spent a lot of time with his loved ones fishing, hunt - could talk about anything. He often helped guide her life choices. ing, and snowmobiling. Tim had a love for trucking, but his heart remained content when Allen received his Indian name “Biidaanimaad,” meaning spending time with his family. His sense of humor and contagious smile will be a treasured “Wind Comes Forth.” He also started walking the Red Road. He memory for all who knew and loved him. fasted for four days on his White Earth Reservation. Tim is survived by his daughters: Autumn, Madison, Olivia and Julia; brothers: Allen enjoyed traveling (by foot, car and/or train), he was an Charles, Patrick, Steven and Robert; sisters: Denise, Karen and Sandi; and grandson, Henry. avid golf and Nascar fan. He enjoyed going to casinos with his Tim is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ione; and sister, Carrie. favorite being Mystic Lake. Allen was a lifelong learner, he took Visitation began March 26 at the Naytahwaush Sports Complex and continue until the interest in everything from carpentry to truck driving. Allen did return to school, his most time of the service on March 27. recent college experience was at Lake Superior College in Duluth. Interment: St. Anne’s Catholic Cemetery in Naytahwaush. He led a lifetime struggle with alcohol. He recently had a fall and sustained some neu - Arrangements: Anderson Family Funeral Home of Mahnomen. rological damage which affected his ability to walk. He last resided in Duluth. Online website: [email protected] Allen is survived by his daughter, Lorraine J. Lufkins; brothers, Nicholas Lufkins ogf Minneapolis and Jack Hord of Seattle; sisters: Kathryn Mitchell of Pine Point, Carrie Farley of Minneapolis and Elizabeth Freebird of Park Rapids, Minn.; nephews: Larry, Joseph, Nick, Jack and Simon; and nieces: Sara, Sierra, Raven and River. Attention Anishinaabeg Today Readers He joins his parents, Allen J. Lufkins Sr. and Lorraine H. Lufkins. Please let us know if you recently moved, or have moved in the past few years so Allen will be interred at a later date. The family will have a memorial feast when it is we can cancel your old address. Many papers are still being sent to old addresses! safe to do so. Also let us know if your address or your name needs to be corrected. Affordable Cremation and Burial in Duluth generously helped the family with Email : [email protected] arrangements, a gichi-miigwech to them. 22 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, April 7, 2021 Wednesday, April 7, 2021 Anishinaabeg Today 23

Affidavit of Publication WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT TRAFFIC COURT CHILDREN’S COURT CHILDREN’S COURT WHITE EARTH BAND OF OJIBWE) In the Matter of Jodie Rae Britt; DOB: In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: WHITE EARTH RESERVATION ) ss. 03/09/1981 STATE OF MINNESOTA ) Emelita Faye Sargent Any Man Coming Forward as the Father of Summons for Appear in Court the child of Emelita Sargent Summons of Petition and Hearing Notice White Earth Tribal Court Court File No. T20-0062 Summons of Petition and Hearing Notice Court File No. CC19-0425 In Re the Matter of: YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on April Court File No. CC19-0425 21, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. an Initial Hearing YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on October 28, 2020, a Petition to Transfer Permanent Karen Fineday, DOB: 08/26/1956; (2nd Attempt) on the traffic citation will be YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on October Legal and Physical Custody was filed with the Petitioner, held at the White Earth Tribal Court at 28, 2020, a Petition to Transfer Permanent White Earth Tribal Court regarding your child Legal and Physical Custody was filed with the and 35500 Eagle View Road Ogema, MN in file CC19-0425. A pretrial hearing on the White Earth Tribal Court regarding your child Douglas Fineday Jr., DOB: 09/05/1982; 56569. You are asked to contact Court matter is scheduled for May 13, 2021 at 11:30 in file CC19-0425. A pretrial hearing on the Respondent. Administration at 218-983- 4648, ext. 5757 a.m. You are asked to contact White Earth matter is scheduled for May 13, 2021 at 11:30 to receive a copy of the citation. If you fail Tribal Court Administration located at the a.m. You are asked to contact White Earth SUMMONS File No. OP21-0080 to appear for this hearing, the Court may RTC in White Earth, Minnesota at 218-983- Tribal Court Administration located at the find you in default and/or held in contempt 4648. If you fail to appear for this hearing the RTC in White Earth, Minnesota at 218-983- THE WHITE EARTH BAND OF OJIBWE of court. Court may find you in default and enter an 4648. If you fail to appear for this hearing the TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: order. Court may find you in default and enter an Dated : March 1, 2021 order. An Emergency Order for Protection has been Dated : March 31, 2021 Please contact Court Administration to issued on February 8, 2021 based on the Veronica Newcomer Dated : March 31, 2021 make arrangements to appear by phone Affidavit and Petition for Order for Protection Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare Veronica Newcomer due to Covid-19. April Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare in this matter. A hearing has been set for 27, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.

If you fail to respond to this petition, judg - WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT ment by default will be taken against you. CHILDREN’S COURT CHILDREN’S COURT WE TRIBAL COURT NOTICE OF RESTRAINING PROVISIONS In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: CHILDREN’S COURT In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: Vincent James Hawks Any Man Coming Forward as the Father of SERVICE OF THIS SUMMONS MAKES the Child of Nakita Eischens Trenton James St. Clair THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS Summons of Petition and Hearing Notice APPLY TO THIS ACTION UNLESS THEY Summons of Petition and Hearing Notice Summons of Petition and Hearing Notice Court File No. CC19-0425 ARE MODIFIED BY THE COURT OR THE Court File No. CC19-0965 Court File No. CC19-0965 PROCEEDING DISMISSED: YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on October 28, 2020, a Petition to Transfer Permanent YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on March YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on March (1)RESPONDENT SHALL NOT COMMIT Legal and Physical Custody was filed with the 18, 2021, a Suspension of Parental Rights 18, 2021, a Suspension of Parental Rights ACTS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE AGAINST White Earth Tribal Court regarding your child Petition was filed with the White Earth Tribal Petition was filed with the White Earth Tribal THE PETITIONER. in file CC19-0425. A pretrial hearing on the Court regarding your child in file CC19-0965. Court regarding your child in file CC19-0965. (2)RESPONDENT MUST NOT HAVE ANY matter is scheduled for May 13, 2021 at 11:30 An admit/deny hearing on the matter is sched - An admit/deny hearing on the matter is sched - CONTACT WITH PETITIONER a.m. You are asked to contact White Earth uled for May 20, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. You are uled for May 20, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. You are WHETHER IN PERSON, WITH OR Tribal Court Administration located at the asked to contact White Earth Tribal Court asked to contact White Earth Tribal Court RTC in White Earth, Minnesota at 218-983- Administration located at the RTC in White Administration located at the RTC in White THROUGH OTHER PERSON, BY TELE - 4648. If you fail to appear for this hearing the Earth, Minnesota at 218-983-4648. If you fail Earth, Minnesota at 218-983-4648. If you fail PHONE, LETTER OR ANY OTHER WAY Court may find you in default and enter an to appear for this hearing the Court may find to appear for this hearing the Court may find order. you in default and enter an order. you in default and enter an order. IF YOU VIOLATE ANY OF THESE PROVI - SIONS, YOU WILL BE SUBJECT TO Dated : March 31, 2021 Dated : March 31, 2021 Dated : March 31, 2021 SANCTIONS BY THE COURT . Veronica Newcomer Veronica Newcomer Veronica Newcomer Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare WE TRIBAL COURT In the Matter of: Ondrea Lee Brown vs Opposition from Page 28 Talia Destany Brown Summons for Appearance of; Talia Destany She praised those who are brave enough to take a stand feel so strongly the Lord created this beautiful land and these pure Brown DOB: 09/24/1999 “because we are not going to solve climate crisis comfortably. We water and we’re just stewards.” Court File No. C21-0053 are not going to just solar panel and wind turbine our way out of it. State representatives reply That is not possible. We don’t solve it by just replacing it with a dif - Construction on the 340-mile Line 3 is underway, with more YOU ARE HEREBY notified that court is ferent kind of energy. We have to fundamentally change the way we scheduled for May 4, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. for than 5,000 workers working on it, Enbridge officials said last month. are connected to the earth.” a hearing on the complaint and will be held Once complete, the pipeline will replace the existing, aging Line 3 The Biden administration is listening, she added, but more peo - at the White Earth Tribal Court at 35500 and ferry 760,000 barrels of oil (31.92 million gallons) per day from ple need to “be brave, be bold.” Eagle View Road Ogema, MN 56569. You Alberta, Canada, to Enbridge's terminal in Superior, Wis., following Grandmas speak up are asked to contact Court Administration at a new route through much of northern Minnesota. The segments in “You know when the grannies roll out, you’re really in trouble, 218-983-4648, ext. 5757, to receive a copy Canada, North Dakota and Wisconsin are already complete. of the petition. right?” LaDuke said to a chorus of cheers. She encouraged people to exercise their First Amendment rights. State Rep. John Burkel (R-Badger), Deb Kiel (R-Crookston), FAILURE OF TALIA DESTANY Spencer Igo (R-Grand Rapids), Dale Lueck (R-Aitkin), Steve Green BROWN TO APPEAR AT OR MAKE Fonda said, “Line 3 will not be completed. I’d bet my life on it.” (R-Fosston) and Matt Grossell (R-Clearbrook) released a joint state - ARRANGEMENTS PRIOR TO THE Prior to the news conference, Mary Lyons, an Anishinaabe ment, which said, “The hypocrisy from Jane Fonda on this issue, NEXT SCHEDULED HEARING elder, led an offering of tobacco to the river, explaining tobacco is opposing this project that will protect the environment by replacing COULD RESULT IN A DEFAULT considered a precious medicine. As a water protector, she said, they aging infrastructure, is truly Oscar worthy. This project has been JUDGEMENT ENTERED AGAINST protect all elements “because, you see, we’re caretakers. We’re not studied time and time again and found to be safe for the environment HER AND PERMANENT LEGAL AND PHYSICAL CUSTODY WILL BE landlords. All we do is care for this land.” and good for the economy. It is time to follow the science. This pro - TRANSFERRED TO THE PETITION - Katie Grisamore and Wayne Eimers own property on Straight ject exceeds regulatory standards and has withstood six years of sci - ER. River, south of Park Rapids. Line 3 goes under their property and the entific review. It is already providing thousands of good-paying jobs river. “We’ve been strongly hoping and praying it wouldn’t go and benefiting our communities that have been so heavily impacted Dated: April1, 2021 through. It’s a heartbreaking development,” Grisamore said. “We by the governor’s shutdowns of the last year.” 24 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, April 7, 2021 Wednesday, April 7, 2021 Anishinaabeg Today 25

Healing from Page 2 Howah Ads went on in our communities. So, the little children that and storage of food. Knowing this gives us a sense of they hurt, when they grow up, they are going to have pride and is healing. We also need to give a sense of Happy Heavenly Birthday children, they are going to turn around and treat their belonging; a sense of belonging is healing. We children when they have them. Many started using research for all our relatives and know the clans we all REMINDER ! Jamie (HonkerDudes) alcohol to help deal with the pain, the hurt and the ugly belong to. Bevins Jr . memories. The use of alcohol turned into other drug The more children know about their family’s his - Howah Ads are $5 with a use, sniffing paint, glue, gasoline, cocaine, and now tory, the stronger their sense of control over their lives, picture or $4 without. We all meth and pills. Our ceremonies had been banned for the higher their self-esteem. We also need to mourn for love and many, many years and our ancestors didn’t have any all our ancestors, mourning is healing. We acknowl - All payments must miss you other support they needed. Along with this was the edge everything they have been through; we make our be made in advance . brother!!! helplessness and hopelessness of life of having to live ancestors free; we free their spirits. They say when we on the reservation and other negative treatment. So, we talk about these things our ancestors hear us and come No exceptions April unknowingly passed this on down generation to gener - around and this is healing for them as well as for us. 25th ation. We also create these curriculums to be placed in our When we understand how our elders and older schools. We add parenting classes about how our ances - generations went through such horrible abuse in board - tors raised us, hundreds, perhaps thousands of years ing schools, we will understand. We will understand ago. Happy Birthday why they couldn’t show love and affection, why they Happy 11th B’day Adri Gracianna - 7 (April 25) We teach that we don’t yell or hit our children, we April 27th were so strict, why the house had to spotless, why they Karmila - 3 (April 2) couldn’t tell us they loved us, why we were physically need to realize that it’s like the adults are the ones that Love - your family hit, why we were not taught our language, our culture, been having the tantrums and undo what the boarding why our families are dysfunctional, why they didn’t schools did. We form grief healing groups. Mending Broken Hearts is a program designed to help with this have healthy parenting skills, why some were ashamed Love, to be Indigenous, why they had addiction issues, why and we send people for this training. It is also to help your they abused us, and it’s because of what the Boarding bring out its secrets, community secrets. If there is sex - family Schools took away from us. So, we know what they ual abuse going on in the community, it has to be talked were teaching the children in the Boarding Schools was about, if there’s drug pushers in the community, it has not what our ancestors were teaching us. to be exposed because the community is as sick as its So, we go back and learn about what our ancestors secrets and we need to bring out its secrets so that we were teaching us to help us heal. We need to give can heal. Other issues that we deal with will arise and encouragement to be proud of who we are. We go back we can work on those. before the arrival of the Europeans and understand how By re-connecting with our culture and knowing we are descendants of very intelligent people. Our soci - about the old ways is a start to healing and believing White Earth Urban Office eties were structured to raise healthy children. that we can. We now know what we can work on, and we need to break this cycle. It also has been said that it Traditional Ojibwe people worked in many occu - White Earth Urban Office has moved from 214 West Franklin will take a long time to heal, perhaps as long as it has pations to contribute to the well-being of the communi - Avenue to 1730 Clifton Place, Suite 100, in Minneapolis. The taken us to get to this place we are in today. We need ty. We had our medicine people, hunters, fishermen, phone number is 612-813-1590 and the office is open Monday to keep in mind to always remember it’s not what you agriculturists, warriors, orators, leaders, canoe makers, to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. bow and arrow makers, builders of snowshoes and do, it’s what happened to us. We need to give encour - toboggans, net makers, makers of containers and mats, agement, to inspire, to have pride, to have hope. We We are open by appointments only dwelling makers, people were skilled in preparation need to heal. RBC seeking members for the White Earth Band Gaming Commission

Description of the Position . The White Earth Tribal Stipend . This is not a full-time position and as a Gaming Commissioner under the requirements set forth Council (Band) is seeking letters of interest in serving as a Commissioners are not eligible for any Band employee bene - in this Section. member of the White Earth Gaming Commission. The fits. Commissioners are compensated as independent contrac - Ethics Requirements . Gaming Commissioners are sub - Commission is a five-person body that is a subdivision of the tors at a rate established by the current approved Gaming ject to the Gaming Ordinance Code of Ethics located under White Earth Band. The Commission is responsible for ensur - Commission Compensation policy by the Tribal Council. section X (10). ing that all gaming activities within the Band’s jurisdiction are Qualifications . No person shall serve on the conducted in conformance with the applicable policies and Commission if that person is: How To Apply . White Earth members who meet the regulations including the Bands Gaming Ordinance. (1) Under the age of 18; qualifications, and are willing to be considered for appoint - (2) Been convicted or terminated from any Gaming ment, must submit a written statement of interest and a current Eligibility . In addition to the qualifications set forth résumé by one of the following methods: below, candidates for the Commission shall have experience operation for theft, misappropriation or fraud of any kind. and training of sufficient scope, depth and relevancy to enable (3) A judge or employee of the Tribal Court. Mail : Curtis Rogers - Deputy Director, White Earth him/her to fulfill his/her duties as shown through at least four (4) Employed by any Gaming Operation. Tribal Council, PO Box 418, White Earth, MN 56591 years’ experience in gaming or other regulatory affairs, public (5) Resides in the same household with a person Fax : 218-983-4343 Attn: Curtis Rogers - White Earth accounting or business finance, public or business administra - employed as a Primary Management Official or Key Reservation - Deputy Director Employee of any Gaming Operation. tion, judicial or dispute resolution services, criminal justice, Email : [email protected] (6) Has a direct or indirect financial interest in the civil or criminal investigation, or law. Candidates must be an As stated above, prior to appointment, a comprehensive Gaming Operation, including any Management Contractor, or enrolled member of White Earth. A bachelor’s degree in a background investigation will be conducted by the a direct financial interest in any Gaming Supplier. For pur - relevant area of study is preferred. Compliance Division to determine whether the potential poses of this Section, (i) direct financial interest shall not appointee meets all applicable licensing standards under the Appointment Process . Commissioners are appointed by include the right to per capita distributions of Gaming rev - Bands Gaming Ordinance. Therefore, a potential appointee the Tribal Council and serve a four-year term of office. A enues pursuant to the IGRA but shall include direct ownership must obtain from, complete, and return to the Compliance Commissioner must meet all applicable licensing standards of stock in a publicly traded company and, (ii) indirect finan - Background and Adjudication Department, all required back - under the Bands Gaming ordinance as determined through a cial interest shall not include ownership of any mutual funds ground investigation forms. comprehensive background investigation to be conducted that hold such stock. prior to appointment. This appointee will fulfill the term (7) Employed or otherwise serves in a position with One Gaming Commissioner position is available to fulfill ending December 31, 2023. responsibilities that create a conflict of interest or the appear - a term ending December 2023. This posting shall remain Time Commitment . The Commission typically meets ance of a conflict of interest with the duties and responsibili - open until April 16, 2021 . one day per month. Commissioners may spend some limited ties of the Commission, as determined by the Tribal Council; For questions concerning the application and process, additional time in Commission business outside of meetings or please contact the White Earth Compliance Director and available for training onsite or online. (8) Unable to establish and maintain eligibility to serve [email protected] or 218-935-2148. 26 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Legal Publication Public Hearing Indian Education Programs and Budgets WE Tribal Court / Children’s Court NOTICE In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools There will be a public hearing regarding the spring Any Man Coming Forward as the Father of the child of review 2020-2021 American Indian Education Desiree Weaver Program and Budgets Summons of Petition and Hearing Notice The Public Hearing will take place at Court File No. CC17-0342 5:30 p.m. at the Waubun Media Center via GOOGLE MEET YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on April 5, 2021, a Petition Public meeting link to Transfer Permanent Legal and Physical Custody was filed https://www.youtube.com/c/WaubunLivestream/live with the White Earth Tribal Court regarding your child in file CC17-0342. An admit/deny hearing on the matter is scheduled Wednesday, April 28, 2021 for April 15, 2021 at 10:15 a.m. You are asked to contact White The hearing will include the following : Earth Tribal Court Administration located at the RTC in White 1. Presentation of Annual Needs Assessment and Earth, Minnesota at 218-983-4648. If you fail to appear for this Indian Policies and Procedures. hearing the Court may find you in default and enter an order. 2. Overview of the Title I, II, & VI, Johnson O’Malley, Dated : April 5, 2021 American Indian Education Aid, and Impact Aid. Veronica Newcomer 3. Seek comments and recommendations regarding Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare the programs. Parents/guardians and teachers of American Indian students attending Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School District #435 are urged to attend. Parent/guardians and teacher feedback are welcome on all agenda items. Please share feedback prior to meeting if you are unable to attend. Lisa Weber , Superintendent [email protected] 218-473-6171 Patti Degroat , Indian Education Coordinator [email protected] 218-473-6173

Thank You

The family of Wilmar Hanks would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the many relatives, friends and neighbors who showed great kindness and support during this difficult time. They also appreciate the many phone calls, visits, flowers and cards.

Due to ongoing issues with the pandemic, White Earth RBC program hours, days available and services offered may change at any time. Please call ahead or check out the latest information on our website at: www.whiteearth.com or www.facebook.com/WhiteEarthNation

Olson Farms Beef for sale $2.25/lb. hanging weight. Sold as 1/4, 1/2 or full. Call Danny at 218-849-4481 or Ryan at 218-849-6296 Wednesday, April 7, 2021 Anishinaabeg Today 27

Pine Point Regular School Board Meeting Attention New Homeowners Monday, February 1, 2021 @ 4:30 p.m. & Existing Homeowners Pine Point School Staff Room 1.0 Roll Call – Meeting called to order by Chairman Gerald If you are in need of a Well and Sewer System Adams at 4:33 p.m. for your house/ trailer home you can contact Members present – Sara Hunt, Michael Swan, Gerald White Earth Water & Sewer for an application as Adams, Allison Jones, Marva Aitken we receive grants. Members absent – Teresita Diaz Ex-officio – Chris Schulz, Principal Requirements to qualify for the grants are: 2.0 Recognition of Visitors – Bonnie Meeks * Tribal Enrolled member 3.0 Approval / Amendment of Agenda – Motion by Michael Swan to approve the agenda as presented, seconded * Reside on the White Earth Reservation by Sara Hunt. All in favor. Motion carried. 4.0 Approval/Amendment of Minutes – Motion by Marva * Show proof of land (Land Deed/Tribal Land Aitken to approve the January 11, 2021 minutes as present - agreement) and proof of homeownership ed, seconded by Allison Jones. All in favor. Motion carried. 5.0 Finance * 18 years of age or older 5.1 Treasurer’s Report – Motion by Sara Hunt to * Must have electricity, heat source, and interior approve the Treasurer’s Report for January 2021 as present - plumbing to the home ed, seconded by Marva Aitken. All in favor. Motion carried. 5.2 Payment of Bills & Electronic Funds Transfer & * Income verification Credit Card Transactions – Motion by Michael Swan to (some existing home owners grants require) approve the payment of bills for the month of January 2021 in the amount of $49,434.27 for check #30917 through Contact us at 218-983-3202 check #30964 and the EFT for Federal/State/TRA Payroll Tax & Credit Card Transactions, seconded by Sara Hunt. All in favor. Motion carried. 6.0 Unfinished Business 6.1 No unfinished business 7.0 New Business 7.1 K-7 School Proposal – Motion by Marva Aitken to approve Pine Point School switching to a K-7 School start - ing 2021-2022 School Year dependent on MDE approval, seconded by Sara Hunt. All in favor. Motion carried. 8.0 Principal’s Report – Discussion on Staff Vaccinations for COVID; Voluntary COVID testing for staff; Upgrading Security System; 3rd quarter hybrid schedule; Delivery of Meals; Technology for Grades 4-8. No action needed. 9.0 Public Participation – None 10.0 Adjournment – Motion by Sara Hunt to adjourn the meeting at 5:08 p.m., seconded by Allison Jones. All in favor. Motion carried.

In Need of Septic Pumping? If you need your septic system pumped call Lake Grove Township the White Earth Public Works Department at 218-983-3202. Monthly Meeting Notice Notice is hereby given to the citizens of Lake Grove Enrolled elder (55 years & older) - $25 Township, County of Mahnomen, State of Minnesota, that the monthly Township meeting will be held April Enrolled member (54 years & younger) - $80 20 . The meeting will commence at 7:30 p.m. at the Non-enrollee (any age) - $115 Jerome Wolbeck residence.

Non-White Earth Businesses - $120 Lori Tibbetts, Clerk - Town of Lake Grove (Must live on White Earth Reservation) You can reach the Anishinaabeg Today at [email protected] or 218-983-3285 Ext. 5903 28 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, April 7, 2021

WETCC donates sanitizer to COLA

Photo by Darwin Shaugabay The Circle of Life Academy received a generous donation of santizer from White Earth Tribal and Community College. Pictured are Geri Dyhkuizen (Special Education Paraprofessional) and David Perry (Asstistant Principal). The donation consisted of 24 cases of 33 ounce bottles, 30 cases of 16.9 ounce bottles, two cases of 8.45 Photo by Shannon Geisen / Forum News Service oounce bottles and 10 five-gallon buckets of sanitizer for misting machines to sanitize the school. Chi-Miigwech to the WETCC for the donation. From left, activists Tara Houska, Jane Fonda and Winona LaDuke spoke of the civil rights and climate change threats they say Enbridge's Line 3 replacement project brings to northern Minnesota. Mahnomen Feb. Students/Staff of the Month Fonda joins Indigenous opposition to Line 3

By Shannon M. Geisen Fonda said Line 3 is both an environmental crime Forum News Service as well as a tribal rights crime. She thanked pipeline workers for doing danger - PARK RAPIDS, Minn . -- Calling it a “gathering ous, dirty work. A transition to other union jobs should of grandmothers opposed to Line 3,” Indigenous be part of the conversation, she said. women leaders – along with actor and activist Jane Fonda mentioned that her friends were stopped Fonda – assembled on the banks of the Crow Wing by local law enforcement on the way to the event, River on March 15. causing her to be late. Fonda joined Winona LaDuke, executive director “You better believe that the best Constitutional of Honor the Earth, and Tara Houska, founder of rights lawyers in the country, one of whom is standing Giniw Collective, to support their effort to stop right over there, are gathering information to litigate Enbridge’s pipeline project. to stop this,” Fonda said. The news conference was held at Tree Farm She urged people to go to stopline3.org to Landing, where LaDuke said drilling will begin near - demand that Pres. Joe Biden shut down this pipeline. by. “So what you’re looking at is basically the scene At $9 billion, LaDuke said Line 3 is the most of the crime that they want to have,” she said. “This is expensive tar sands pipeline in history. the river Enbridge wants to drill.” She called it a “bad investment in infrastructure. Water protectors from other resistance camps What we want is a just transition. What we want is along the Line 3 route attended the gathering. They water for people, not oil companies.” hailed from White Earth, Palisade and Fond du Lac. “This is a violation not only of the Creator’s law Tribal rights, climate crisis that is happening by the Enbridge corporation. This is LaDuke noted that the Line 3 project is “certainly the idea that Canadian multinationals should take our within Ojibwe treaty territory and certainly Ojibwe public land and public waters to make a private benefit women understand our responsibility to be water pro - at the end of the tar sands era,” LaDuke said. tectors, but it’s really all of our responsibility to be A giant black bear and water protector puppet, water protectors.” seen in the background, made an appearance at the Fonda said she was invited to stand with her March 15 event, held at Tree Farm Landing in Wadena Submitted photos Anishinaabe friends and bring attention to a pipeline County. that will go under 200 bodies of water, including the Minnesota’s legacy Mahnomen School officials recently announced their February Mississippi River. Houska said the Giniw Collective, a resistance Students and Staff of the Month. “We’re allowing a foreign oil company to bring camp near Park Rapids, largely comprises young peo - Top : First row from left are Chase Stock, Declen Busse, Teddy the most poisonous oil across this sacred land and ple under the age of 25 who are “fighting for their Anderson, Brinley Heisler and Wakiza Fairbanks. Back row from left across our country to be exported at a time when sci - future.” Close to 200 people have been charged with are Peyton Stock, Lex McDougall and Hannah Worms. Not pictured: ence says we are confronting an existential climate Leah Savageau and Elicia Wadena. trespassing and being a public nuisance in connection crisis,” she continued. “We have very little time. We with their protests. Above : Staff of the Month are April Wadenah, left, and Morrissa have 10 years, science says, to cut our fossil fuel emis - Fanning. sions in half.” See Opposition Page 23