December 2014 NNaahhggaahhcchhiiwwaannoonngg (Far end of the Great Lake) DDiibbaahhjjimimoowwiinnnnaann (Narrating of Story)

A packed Otter Creek Event Center to honor our Veterans on Veteran’s Day, 1720 BIG LAKE RD. Presort Std Nov. 11. CLOQUET, MN 55720 U.S. Postage CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Paid In This Issue: Permit #155 Local News...... 2-3 Cloquet, MN 55720 RBC Thoughts ...... 4-5 Etc...... 6-7 Health...... 8-9 13 Moons...... 10-11 John Waubuno-Civil War Solider ...... 12 Legal News ...... 13. Community News...... 14-15 Calendar ...... 16 Page 2 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan |December 2014 Local news FDL Broadcast news By Dan Huculak, The relationship with AM- work but in reality, this move and pledge cards were sent national event of changing bat- WGZS Station Manager PERS will allow WGZS to was made due to the poor home to the area school kids. teries in your smoke detectors produce more local programs, bandwidth in the rural north- More than 3,000 pledge cards when you change the time on here was some good purchase additional equipment, western part of the Reservation were returned by the children your clocks back in the fall. news recently for the and share some of the good while allowing the Fond du and their parents. The cards WKLK held its annual Big Tfour Fond du Lac radio things going on in our commu- Lac Band to save more than asked for children to follow Auction Nov. 15. We had about stations. First, WGZS was nity with our listeners. $100,000 in construction costs. some basic safety rules during $25,000 in merchandise up for unanimously approved to join Additionally, the Reservation Speaking of WKLK, our Halloween and to be home by bid and buy. That brought in the Association of Minnesota Business Committee approved commercial radio stations 7:30 p.m. to listen to our party. about $7,000 in revenue to the Public, Educational Radio Sta- the purchase and installation of downtown conducted a live We then drew two names from station so far. Obviously there tions (AMPERS). Being ap- a 950 MHz system to improve remote broadcast Oct. 11 at the each school and gave those was not enough time to sell proved to join this membership the reliability and sound qual- Scanlon Fire Hall as part of Fire kids prizes for being home and all of our certificates so many of 17 public, non-commercial ity of the WGZS signal from Prevention month. LifeLink 1 following the safety rules. of them will carry over to our stations is great news, since the our studio to our transmitter. Helicopter came and kids were On Nov. 1, WKLK held the regular auction which is each State of Minn. also approved Once this step is complete, our given tours of the chopper, Great Battery Give Away in Wed. at 10 a.m. the WGZS request for eligibil- signal will travel from studios allowed to learn about fire and conjunction with the Cloquet Finally, with basketball ity for state-funded grants for in the Ojibwe School, to the safety and how to put a fire out Area Fire District. The event season now underway, please future projects and program- WKLK transmitter tower, and safely. was held in the parking lot of check our WGZS and WKLK ming. We are also pleased to sent via microwave about 15 On Halloween night, we held L & M Fleet Supply and the Facebook pages for schedules share the fact that we began to miles to the WGZS transmitter our Annual WKLK/WMOZ station gave away more than as we try to broadcast as many receive underwriting revenue west of Brookston. on-air Halloween Party. We 400 free smoke detector bat- of our local teams as we can. in August. This may sound like a lot of had on-air shows for the kids teries. This was all part of the

The Fond du Lac Reservation Business Adopt a Hero for Christmas Committee is seeking an enrolled FDL Band member Collecting gifts for Veterans from Brookston who is interested in serving on the All donations will go to Silver Bay vets home, vets of Fond du Lac Human Services Advisory Board. Fond du Lac Reservation, and MACV. If you are interested, please submit your name in writ- To make donations call Randi (612) 801-4363 or ing to Rita Ojibway at 1720 Big Lake Road Cloquet, MN email at [email protected] 55720 on or before December 29th 2014 at 4:30 P.M.

The mission of this publication is to end, we do not publish editorials, opinion provide the Anishinaabeg community of pieces or letters to the editor. There is an Nahgahchiwanong Dibahjimowinnan the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior abundance of opportunity for the publish- Translation: Far End of the Great Lake; Narrating of Story Chippewa, Fond du Lac Reservation, with ing, airing and dissemination of material news and information that will be of help of personal opinion in other communica- TABLE of CONTENTS Published monthly by the Fond du Lac to them in their everyday lives. In addi- tion vehicles available throughout the Local News...... 2-3 Reservation Business Committee. tion, our goal will be to highlight many of area, region and state. RBC Thoughts...... 4-5 the honors, accolades, accomplishments Our mission is to provide for Fond du Etc...... 6-7 Subscriptions are free for Fond du Lac Band Members. To inform us of a change and awards that are earned by community Lac Anishinaabeg a publication that will Health...... 8-9 members but are mostly overlooked by not dismiss their culture, heritage, hopes 13 Moons...... 10-11 of address, write to: Fond du Lac News, Tribal Center, the mass mainstream media. and dreams. We are striving to make this John Waubuno-Civil War Solider...... 12 It is our hope that through greater infor- newspaper fill that role. 1720 Big Lake Rd., Legal News ...... 13 mation about the activities of our people, Community News...... 14-15 Cloquet, Minn. 55720. this publication can be an instrument of Corporate Member of the Calendar...... 16 Editor: Zachary N. Dunaiski true community. It is not our intention Native American Journalists to be a vehicle of divisiveness. To that Association December 2014 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 3 Local news A standing ovation

By Zachary N. Dunaiski ing watching as each of them went around thanking our veterans, sharing very year on Nov. 11, there is stories, and giving hugs for all that much that we can and should they have done for us and our coun- Ethank our veterans for, and this try. But this night wasn’t about the year’s Veteran’s Day was no different. RBC, and I guarantee they would tell Black Bear Casino once again hosted you the same thing. It was about com- a Veteran’s Dinner for veterans and ing together and thanking the brave their families, as a thank you for their men and women who risked their service to our country. lives to help make our country great. This was the first year in a while No moment has ever been more ap- that Chuck Smith did not coordinate parent than when Whitebird thanked the event. Smith, who retired as the and presented Bob Bassett, a World Veteran’s Service Officer a few months War II veteran and Fond du Lac’s old- ago, was in attendance and was est veteran who turned 95 a few days thanked by the RBC and Tom White- after the dinner, for his sacrifices. bird, who took over for Chuck after Whitebird’s thanks were followed by he retired. an emotional standing ovation for “Being the Veteran’s Service Officer Bassett. has to be one of the most rewarding It’s nice that we have a day to get jobs of my life,” Chuck Smith said, all our veteran’s together and thank after he was thanked by the RBC and them as a collective whole for all that presented with a plaque. “Serving the they’ve done for us. Chairwoman veterans, I always tried to do my best Karen Diver put it best, “Our gratitude for you guys. And I left the office in for each and every one of you and the capable hands of Tommy.” your service happens every day,” she The members of the RBC were in said that night to our veterans. Chuck Smith (left) receiving his award and thanks from Tom Whitebird and Karen attendance, and it was heartwarm- Diver for his time as the Veteran’s Services Officer.

Brookston Representative Kevin Dupuis thanks Bob Bassett, FDL’s Tom Whitebird presents Bob Bassett with a gift during the Veteran’s Dinner. The ges- oldest veteran. ture was followed by a standing ovation. Page 4 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan |December 2014

A few thoughts from RBC members

From the Chairwoman Commission erred in issuing designed to help communities Louis River, as it is the largest and more forward looking. The the Notice of Violation that the to determine what they need to tributary to Lake Superior. It is EPA will be convening the first he various lawsuits by various Fond-du-Luth agree- do to make sure that kids have our belief that Lake Superior meeting of these stakeholders the City of Duluth are ments were unlawful under the the opportunity to grow up safe needs to be protected. Right in late November to begin the Tcontinuing along. Oral Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. and supported. Fond du Lac is now, one in 10 babies is being discussion of how this might arguments were heard Both sides have asked participating in this initiative born in the Lake Superior basin look. There is no promise of in the 8th Circuit for the court to make a and will be convening many with mercury levels that are too new regulations at this time, Federal Court on Nov. decision in their favor of our divisions, the Ojibwe high. In addition to the Band’s but it is a start. 12. This lawsuit is based on the written School, Social Services, Com- water regulations, we are urg- If you have any questions or about the “rent” not record already submit- munity Centers, Law Enforce- ing the Environmental Protec- comments, please let me know paid to the city from ted. ment, etc., to review our pro- tion Agency (EPA) to take on a by email at karendiver@fdlrez. the period of 2009- The Obama adminis- gramming and systems to see broader role in protecting the com, or the office (218) 878- 2011. The Federal tration has developed if there are other things we can largest of the Great Lakes. 2612 or by cell (218) 590-4887. Karen Diver Court will be making an initiative called My be doing for our young people. Right now, there are three I hope you have a wonderful a decision on whether Brother’s Keeper. My We’ll keep you updated. states and two countries, and holiday season. the money needs to be paid to Brother’s Keeper is intended As you are aware, the Band many tribal governments that the city. Another of the City to work with local government has treatment-as-a-state status should be taking a steward- of Duluth’s lawsuits is against entities to provide support for for water quality. We have been ship role. We believe that the National Indian Gam- community planning efforts. very active in trying to main- these efforts ought to be better ing Commission claiming the These planning efforts are tain water quality on the St. coordinated, more transparent

Boozhoo, ended with a birthday on New you. ceived a well deserved standing in Washington D.C. and the De- Year’s Day for my brother Fran- There have been a few things ovation. partment of Justice is defend- t is the week to Thanksgiv- cis. Those were some simpler, that have happened over the The Fond-du-Luth case was ing the NIGC in the process. ing already. The holiday happier times. Now when I past month that are notewor- heard in the District Court of The last thing that I would Iseason is upon us once come into this season I think thy. First, the Veteran’s Dinner Appeals this past week. We like to mention is the com- again. I have always more about the peo- was very well attended. The still have differing opinions as munity Thanksgiving feasts been excited during ple that are no longer vets welcomed in their new to whether the Band still owes that will again be put on. Each this time of the year. with us. I think about officer, Tom Whitebird and the city money. I am not sure community center sponsors a Most of my family has their loved ones and said goodbye to the retiring what the court will rule on the feast in their center. This is a birthdays in November, how they are going Chuck Smith. The speeches issue but we will see. There nice way to get to know your December, and Janu- to miss them during were short and the presenta- are still some court cases going center staff and others in the ary. My dad’s birthday this time, but mostly tions were fine. The food was on with the city and National community. The food is also is in February and my I think about the good and the company was Indian Gaming Commission pretty darn good. I hope to see sister Cathy is in April. Ferdinand Martineau promise of the season fantastic. Most everybody that (NIGC) that questioned the you there. As a kid I had 3 months and the renewal of all I had the opportunity to talk NIGC’s ability to order the stop If you have any questions or of celebrating with my sib- things in the spring. I wish all with was smiling and had good payment to the city. We won comments please feel free to lings. We had birthday parties, of you the best in the coming comments about the evening. in district court and Appeals contact me. My office number Thanksgiving, and Christmas. months. I hope that you get We had special recognition for court on these issues. The city is (218)878-8158 or you can We were out of school for a to spend time with your loved our oldest attendee, Mr. Bob is pursuing this through an e-mail at ferdinandmartineau@ couple of weeks and it always ones and that all is well for Bassett, WWII veteran. He re- administrative appeal process fdlrez.com. Gigawaabamin December 2014 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 5 A few thoughts from RBC members

Brookston News be another meeting at the Brookston Center Dec. 17 5:30 p.m. for the youth and 6:30-8 Cloquet News 400 batteries, these were given away Hello Band members to those that came to their 'Great p.m. for the adults. Hope to see you there. Hello All Battery Give Away.' This event was hope everything is well. I apologize for There have been some interesting things held at L & M supply in the parking not having an article in our paper last happening at the TEC level. The first thing would like to say thanks to Cheri lot. The Cloquet Area Fire Depart- month. is some of the membership is asking why Kozlowski for filling in at the I there hasn’t been a TEC meeting at Fond ment co-sponsored this event with Winter is here, hunting is in full swing. I Cloquet Community Center as I’ve been seeing some of our hunters out in du Lac. It’s been a long time since there the Center Director. Cheri has filled the radio station. The idea was to the ditch banks while I was checking traps. was a TEC meeting on Fond du Lac. In the in, in the past and has done a great give anyone who wanted a new It’s good to see our people past the TEC meeting would rotate to every job. If you see her, please thank her battery for their smoke detector, out hunting and being in Reservation of the 6 Bands of the MCT. for her dedication and commitment a brand new battery for free. This the woods. That’s where we Questions are being asked of the sta- to our community. was the 5th annual event, which is belong. tus of the White Earth issue that directly The Cloquet Community Center is always held the Saturday we turn I want to say happy be- affects all of the MCT membership. The preparing for the upcoming holidays the clocks back. On Saturday, Nov. membership should be aware that there lated birthday to all active and they have a Bentleyville tour of 15 the radio station hosted their fall is a proposal to amend the Secretarial duty and reserve, and all lights trip scheduled for Dec. 13. On 'Big Radio Auction' from 9 a.m.-12 Election process. I should say that the former MARINES. Ok, the Dec. 14, they have a family movie p.m. At this point they have over first exercise is the Marine process would eliminate the Secretarial 25,000 dollars worth of goods and Kevin Dupuis Election from the MCT constitution. This morning as well as a holiday meal Corps push up, it’s a 4 services for people to bid on or would make it allowable to amend or planned for 1 p.m. after the movies count exercise; ready begin. buy. Nice work radio station change the constitution without a Secre- in the Cloquet Communi- Just playing, happy birthday Marines (Sem- ty Center gym. They will crew! per fi). Happy birthday to all our military tarial Election. The existing process calls have holiday backdrops I would like to congratu- and prior military members. an election of at least 30% of the eligible for photos so bring your late Dan Danielson, one of Last month we had a meeting at the voters of the MCT. This will take away the voice of the MCT membership. camera. Also, the annual our FDL Band members, Brookston Center, and the meeting was on his election to a second with the youth. There were approximately One of the issues that keep coming up is Holy Family Bazaar will term on the Cloquet School 25 youth there, they had pizza and pop, the our drug problem on the Reservation. There be held in the Cloquet board. Another FDL Band youth had a lot of things to say, on what were several members that would like to Community Center on member, Skip Sandman, they would like to see at the center as far have public meetings to address this issue. Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. until Wally Dupuis as activities and programs. They also said That’s a great idea, let’s do it. Keep an eye 7 p.m. Please stop by and should also be congratulated what they wanted to see in their commu- out. The meeting notices will be posted help them with their fund raising on his efforts during the election. nity. They want their voices heard; they soon. Thank you for your time. event. It is always nice to see our mem- want to be part of the solution. There will Kevin R. Dupuis Sr. Some community service events bers stepping up to take on these our radio station has been involved tasks. In an effort to help with our with, or will be hosting, include housing needs, FDL has partnered the WKLK/WMOZ Halloween Party with “One Roof Housing.” This is for the kids that was held on the an opportunity for Band members FDL ELDER CHRISTMAS PARTY air on Halloween night. The radio to purchase a home. One Roof

station gave out prizes to over 20 Housing acquired and rehabbed OPEN TO ENROLLED BAND children. The radio station received three blighted foreclosed homes in MEMBERS 52+ AND SPOUSES over 3,000 Halloween pledge cards Cloquet and is making them avail- able for purchase exclusively to FDL NO MINOR CHILDREN PLEASE returned from grade school children across the Carlton County area. enrolled Band members. For more RIDAY ECEMBER TH F , D 5 2014 Also, On election night, WKLK-FM information about purchasing these 9:00AM—11:30AM……….REGISTRATION hosted election coverage from 7:30 homes please call (218) 727-5372 or 11:30AM-2PM….DINNER, DRAWINGS & MUSIC p.m. until midnight. They covered visit www.1roofhousing.org LACK EAR ASINO ESORT B B C R all the local elections and had As always, please feel free to call or OTTER CREEK CONVENTION CENTER interviews throughout the evening email me, Office (218) 878-8078, cell

MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN from people who won office seats (218) 428-9828 or email-wallydu- as well as those that did not. They [email protected] Questions call Debra Topping at (218) 391-8051 also covered analysis of what the

Please bring a non-perishable food item for the local Food Shelf election means to the northland. On Saturday, Nov. 1, they gave away Page 6 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan |December 2014 Etc. Land Use • Lot #9 Ford F150, Red 1 bathroom. Market Value: merger of Northern Com- GED Committee $120,000. Price: $89,000. munities Land Trust (NCLT) GED classes are now taking Community Land Now available for purchase. and Neighborhood Housing place at the Cloquet Com- positions • 109 7th Street: 2 bedrooms, Services (NHS). Prior to the munity Center Library at the Fond du Lac’s Land Use Com- Trust homes 1 bathroom, 1 car garage. merger, NCLT enjoyed a local, following times: Tuesdays and mittee has two open positions, available to FDL Market value: $105,000. state, and national reputation Thursdays, 4:30-6:30 p.m. one for the Sawyer District Price: $79,000. Available for as a premier developer of CLT This service is free to all FDL and another for the Cloquet Band members purchase in December 2014 housing. For more information enrollees, employees, and their District. Meetings are the last In a new partnership with • 26 13th Street: 4 bedrooms, about programs and services, families. If the Tuesday and Tuesday of the month at 9:30 the Fond du Lac Band of Lake 2 bathrooms, 2 car garage. or the available homes, call Thursday times don't work a.m. in the Resource Man- Superior Chippewa, One Roof Market value $140,000. Price (218) 727-5372, or visit: with your schedule, other agement building. Interested Community Housing acquired $99,000. Available for pur- www.1roofhousing.org. options can be explored - just candidates can contact Jack and rehabbed three foreclosed chase in March 2015. contact us. Bassett at the Tribal Center, or homes in Cloquet for its One Roof’s CLT program NOTICE TO To get started or to start call him at (218) 878-8043, or Community Land Trust (CLT) sells homes to families whose working on your GED again, email at jackbassett@fdlrez. program and is making them income is no more than 80 CREDITORS OF simply come in and register. An com available for purchase exclu- percent of area median income GERALDINE instructor will work with you sively to any enrolled Fond du (AMI). The homes are sold 20- individually to determine what Lac Band members. ROGGE, Cars for sale 30% below market value. The areas you might need to study “We’re honored by the part- single-family homes typically DECEDENT: more, to help you set realistic Fond du Lac will be accepting nership,” states Jim Philbin, have 3 bedrooms and 1 to 2 In the matter of the Estate of goals for progress, and to make bids from Band members for One Roof’s Community Land bathrooms. To date, One Roof GERALDINE ROGGE, Dece- sure you are ready for the final vehicles. Vehicles will be sold Trust program director. “Fond has helped 345 individuals and dent. Case No.: PR-004-14 tests. The tests and pre-tests “as is.” Starting bids will be du Lac invested $90,000 into families become CLT hom- GENERAL NOTICE TO CREDI- are now computerized, and $200. Winning bids will have the 3 units. Their commitment eowners locally. The majority TORS. instead of five tests, there are one week from notification to helped to leverage an addition- of those who have since sold Notice is given that probate now four. pay and remove vehicles. al $170,000 from the Minnesota their CLT homes moved on to proceedings are pending in Students work at their own Vehicles will be located at Housing Finance Agency. This traditional market rate homes. - the Fond du Lac Tribal Court pace—but the most important Food Distribution, 100 Univer investment allowed us to ac- One Roof Community Hous- sity Rd, Cloquet. Bids will be regarding the estate of Geral- step is to make a decision, get quire 3 blighted houses in the ing’s programs and services accepted until Dec. 31, 2014. dine Rogge. the process started, and work City of Cloquet and transform include providing affordable Submit sealed bids to Roberta Any claims against the above- on it every week. them into healthy, safe and af- homeownership opportuni- Fox at the Tribal Center, 1720 referenced estate must be filed For more information, con- fordable homes.” ties, multifamily development, Big Lake Rd, Cloquet, MN on or before March 2, 2015 or tact: Peter Spooner at (218) One Roof previously sold 3 down-payment assistance, 55720. the claims will be barred. All 390-3064 PeterSpooner@fdlrez. Community Land Trust homes homebuyer education and Any questions regarding claims must be filed with the com or Joan Markon at (218) in the City of Cloquet that were counseling, neighborhood vehicles please contact Michael Tribal Court and provided to 878-2658 JoanMarkon@fdlrez. developed with funding from revitalization coordination Diver at (218) 878-2685. the personal representative com the Cloquet Economic Devel- and home renovation lending, • Lot #1 1999 Chevy Suburban, by the deadline in order to be opment Authority and sold in which all work together to Blue considered. 2013. One Roof works with lo- create healthier neighborhoods FDL Historical • Lot #2 1999 Chevy Venture, The address of the personal cal units of government and le- and increased opportunities for Blue representative of the estate is: Society verages both public and private low-to-moderate income people The Fond du Lac Historical • Lot #3 1996 Ford Club Wagon Frank A. Rogge Jr. funds to create permanently in the community to become Society will meet Wednesday, Handicap, Green 2706 Fellow St. affordable homeownership op- homeowners. The organization Dec. 10 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., in • Lot #4 1995 Ford Cargo Van, Superior, WI 54880 portunities through a one-time has been recognized for hav- the CCC Library Classroom. Dark Blue The mailing address of the investment in the purchase of ing one of the most dynamic To those that have burial • Lot #5 1995 Chevy Lumina, Tribal Court is: land and the underwriting of systems for engaging and sup- books or anyone that has cor- White Fond du Lac Band of Lake construction and repair costs. porting its CLT homeowners in rections, additions, etc. please • Lot #6 1999 Chevy Venture, Superior Chippewa The Community Land Trust Duluth, Proctor, Hermantown, get them to us ASAP. It is the Red Tribal Court homes in Cloquet available Two Harbors, and Cloquet. end of 2014 and time to do a • Lot #7 2001 Chevy Express, 1720 Big Lake Rd to enrolled Fond du Lac tribal One Roof was formed as a new section. White Cloquet, MN 55720 members are: 501c3 non-profit organiza- We have been having meet- • Lot #8 1994 Plymouth • 24 3rd Street: 3 bedrooms, tion on January 1, 2012 by the ings but I always miss the Voyager, Green December 2014 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 7 Etc. newspaper deadlines. Please Debra Johnson-Fuller, Shawn resources on school website Pledge. Went into discussion. Before the middle of Novem- check bulletin boards and the Johnson, Joyce La Porte, Jean • Cultural Activities; Princess/ Re-licensure Committee: ber, the board will pick two FDL website/Facebook page. Zacher and Jeremy Ojibway. Brave Powwow on Oct. 24, Debra Johnson-Fuller made a days to meet for training with There will be no meeting in Others Present: Jennifer John- 2014 motion to Table. Joyce LaPorte Dawn Newman. The training January. son and Barbara Dahl Dan Anderson, Education seconded the motion. Motion will take place after the first of Please call Carol Jaakola (218) Reading of the Mission Grants and Accountability carried. the year. 879-9296 or Sharon Shuck Statement & Vision: Jennifer Manager Old Business: Adjourn: Debra Johnson-Full- (218) 728-5340 for info. Johnson Sharon Belanger, Special FDL Ojibwe School Board er made a motion to adjourn Approval of Agenda: Joyce Education Training/U of MN Service the meeting. Jean Zacher LaPorte made a motion to ap- Earl Otis, Athletic Program Agreement: Debra Johnson- seconded the motion. Motion BBCR to host prove the agenda. Jean Zacher Manager Fuller made a motion to ap- carried. Meeting adjourned at 2015 conference seconded the motion. Motion Mike Quam, Transportation prove the Service Agreement 7:43. carried. Mel Buckholtz, Behavior Contract with the University The 2015 Wisdom Steps Recorded by: Barbara Dahl Approval of Minutes: July 8, Lorraine Fosness, FACE of Minnesota in the amount of “Honor Our Elders” confer- 2014 Regular meeting: Debra The board reviewed reports $1,500. Jean Zacher seconded ence will be held at Black Bear Johnson-Fuller made a motion submitted. the motion. Motion carried. Casino Resort June 9-11. to approve the minutes. Joyce New Business: A reminder to all Wisdom LaPorte seconded the motion. Parent Advisory Committee Steps participants to turn in Motion carried. Policy: A template was passed your blue step tally folder and August 5, 2014 Regular meet- out a few months ago. A sub- orange health record card no ing and September 9, 2014 committee was formed. A date later than December 31, 2014 Regular meeting: No meetings and time will be set for the for next year's conference. held as not enough members committee to go over the policy Please turn in your paper- present to form a quorum. and refine it. work to Patti Svaleson or Deb Could not validly transact busi- School Proxy Card System Topping at the Tribal Center ness. Policy: Debra Johnson-Fuller or Char Bodin at CAIR. Paid Review the Ledger: The board made a motion to pass the registrations will be due no reviewed the Ledger. Fond du Lac Ojibwe School later than April 30, 2015 to be Supervisor Reports Proxy Card System Policy. eligible to attend the confer- Michael Rabideaux, Superin- Jeremy Ojibway seconded the ence. The registration forms tendent motion. Motion carried. will be available sometime in Jennifer Johnson, Principal: Association of Community February. The principal presented her Tribal Schools Membership: We invite you to contact any report to the board. Topics Debra Johnson Fuller made a of the Wisdom Steps local shared included: motion to Table. Jean Zacher Attendance: 91% Enrollment: seconded the motion. Motion board members if you have any 271 students K-3 (109), 4-8 carried. questions or if we can assist (86), and 9-12 (76) BIE AYP Notice/Determina- you with any of your paper- Focus areas: tion & SY 2014/2015 Status: A work. • DI Reading; NWEA Fall letter was received from the Patti Svaleson (218) 878-2606 testing completed, On-going Bureau of Indian Education, work or (218) 879-8443 home, coaching and trainings Acting Associate Deputy Direc- Debra Topping (218) 878-8053 • Math; NWEA Fall testing tor, Tribally Controlled Schools. work, Char Bodin (218) 279- completed, On-going coach- Principal went over this with 4119 work, or Sharon Mullikin ing and training the board. Went into discus- (715) 398-5283 home. • K-12 science literacy cur- sion. Principal is working on riculum; STEM students are it. Fond du Lac Ojibwe building the airplane, On- Charter/Bylaws/Fond du Lac going coaching and trainings School Board Review/Revision School Board • Implementation of K-12 Process: Went into discussion. Meeting Oct. 7 social studies curriculum; In- Board will hold a special meet- tegrating Ojibwe culture and ing and go over the bylaws and Chairman Wayne Dupuis researching materials make revisions. called the meeting to order at • K-12 Ojibwe language curric- Pledge of Allegiance: Com- 6:00 p.m. ulum; working on standards munity member request that Roll Call: Wayne Dupuis, and benchmarks, uploading we have the students recite the Page 8 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan |December 2014 Health News Contract Health Twelve Tips came across an article take a small spoonful versus that stress. Some ideas in- Services descendent providing Holiday Health a large serving. clude, exercising, talking with Iand Safety tips on the 5.Don’t forget to move! Plan a support person, meditation, Centers for Disease Control and a family and friends walk or and planning ahead. eligibility Prevention (CDC) website. It a sledding activity. Build a 9.Get your flu shot. Colder was called the “Twelve Ways to snowman. Have a Wii dance weather often means people Health”. As I read through the off. Anything that will get are indoors more. If someone ecause of its trust used for those individuals list, I thought it would be fun you away from the food, off is sick, it can spread pretty responsibilities to who comply with all of the to make my own Twelve Tips the couch and your body quickly to everyone at the provide health care rules related to acquiring B for the Holiday/Winter Season. moving will work. Healthy party. Protect yourself and to American Indians, the health insurance coverage. I used ideas from the CDC site eating, portion control and others by getting your flu federal government included This includes completing and other health and nutrition activity can also help you shot and staying home if sick. several provisions in the the application process for organizations to compile my reach your weight goals. 10.Make water the beverage of Affordable Care Act that are public and private medical list. 6.Be smoke free. Improve choice. Eggnog, fruit punch, American Indian specific. insurance through MNsure, 1.Wash your hands often. Not your health and protect the pop, and juice can add One of these provisions is Minnesota’s new Health just your hands, but your health of your little ones by unwanted sugar, fat, and the ability for American In- Insurance Marketplace. child’s hands as well. One quitting smoking. If quitting calories. Choose water more dians enrolled in a federally Because of the confusion of the easiest ways to cut isn’t an option for you at this often than the other sugary recognized tribe to enroll surrounding the ACA in gen- down on germs and sickness moment, take your break out- drinks. If you plan to drink in a qualified health plan eral, and the lack of Ameri- is by hand washing. Wash side, away from others that alcohol, do so in modera- (QHP) at any time through- can Indian specific outreach with soap and clean running don’t smoke. tion. Alternate water with out the year. This provision and education, Contract water. Rub hands together for 7.Travel safely. The weather an alcoholic beverage and does not apply to descen- Health Services eligibility for 20 seconds. Rinse with clean can be unpredictable, take set a limit. Never drink and dents of American Indians descendents will not be af- running water and dry on a precautions. Check the drive. enrolled in a federally recog- fected by non-enrollment in clean towel. forecast before setting out. 11.Work on your goals for nized tribe. a QHP for the 2014 coverage 2.Handle and prepare food If travelling a long distance, 2015. Make them realistic Descendents are only able year. The Open enrollment safely. Keep cold foods cold let someone know your path and obtainable. Take baby to enroll in a QHP during period for 2015 coverage and hot foods hot. Leftovers and estimated time of arrival. steps to get to a bigger goal. the open enrollment period. begins November 15, 2014 should be placed in a labeled, Wear your seatbelt and make Develop a positive support For the coverage year of through February 15, 2015. covered container in the sure the little ones are in the system. Make sure your January 1, 2014 through Descendents who do not refrigerator within 1-2 hours proper car seat. Make sure goals include seeing your December 31, 2014, the complete the application of cooking. you travel with your winter healthcare provider for nec- open enrollment period process during this time will 3.Make healthy decisions. Try gear (jacket, mittens, boots). essary checkups and routine ended March 31, 2014. Any not be eligible for Contract new foods. Make new tradi- Pack a winter survival bag exams. descendent who does not Health Services beginning tions. Choose foods that are that includes a flashlight, a 12.Last, but not least, smile. enroll in coverage, either January 1, 2015. Please keep lower in fat and sugars. It is blanket, shelf-stable snacks Smile at yourself in the mir- public or private, may face a in mind that individuals okay to place some fresh fruit such as dried fruit, protein ror, smile at your children tax penalty (Shared Respon- must apply for Medicaid on the dessert table. bars, and granola bars; water, and smile at others. It sibility Payment), and may and MinnesotaCare at any 4.Monitor portion sizes. baby items (if travelling with makes you feel better! risk their Contract Health time throughout the year to Holiday fun, potlucks, and a little one), ice scraper/ Services eligibility. determine eligibility. conversations can easily lead snow brush, 1st aid kit, sand Have a safe and happy De- For decades, Contract to overeating. Use a smaller or cat litter, a shovel and any cember and be sure to check Health Services has served To ensure you and your plate to control portion sizes. other items you might need out the CDC’s Twelve Ways to as a payer of last resort. family’s CHS eligibility, Go through the food line to spend an extended time Health list at http://www.cdc. With the new methods please stop in to Min No twice- once to see everything stranded in your vehicle. gov/family/holiday/. It has of securing private insur- Aya Win or CAIR to see a that is offered and a second 8.Manage stress. The weather, many links for more details on ance at no cost to Indian FDL Patient Advocate or call time to actually put food on holidays, gatherings…they all how to be safe and healthy. patients, Contract Health them at (218) 878-2165. your smaller plate. If you re- can increase your stress level. Services dollars will only be ally want to taste something, Find healthy ways to manage December 2014 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 9 Health News Managing Nicotine Triggers Child Car Seat Safety Clinics During the Holidays id you know that straint; be sure the restraint Area Fire District Station #1 crashes are the lead- fits the child and the vehicle 508 Cloquet Avenue, Cloquet Rozanne Hink, ful snow; talk to a person who is Ding cause of death for • All children under 13 years • February 17: 4-6 p.m. Clo- Tobacco Cessation Health supportive of your quitting tobacco children from ages 3 to 14? old should ride in the back quet Area Fire District Sta- Educator and spend some time with them or Using a car seat correctly can seat. tion #2 2779 Big Lake Road go to a coffee shop where smoking prevent many of these injuries Parents are encouraged Cloquet e are now in the heart is not allowed. All these strategies and deaths. However, if car to stop by a car seat safety • March 17: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. of the holiday season. can help you stick to your quit seats are not used correctly, clinic to have their child’s car Cloquet Area Fire District The holidays can be plan. serious injuries can occur. seat inspected free of charge. Station #1 W When a parent arrives, a • April 21: 1-3 p.m. Cloquet fun and exciting; getting together While the ideas mentioned above Most Common Child certified car seat safety techni- Area Fire District Station #2 with family and friends, parties at can be very helpful for you, some Passenger Safety Mistakes cian climbs into the vehicle • May 19: 4-6 p.m. Kid go work, and celebrating bringing in smoking triggers you may not • Turning a child from a to inspect child safety seats. Round Pine Tree Plaza 707 the New Year. However, for those be able to avoid. For instance, rear-facing restraint to a Necessary adjustments will be Hwy 33 Cloquet who have quit smoking, they can standing on the sidewalk in front forward-facing restraint too made so the seats are properly • June 16: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. be challenging, too. With high of a store where people are taking soon; American Academy installed to protect children Cloquet Area Fire District expectations of what we think their last puff on a cigarette before of Pediatrics recommends in the event of a crash. The Station #1 our get-togethers with family and putting it out in the ash container. keeping children rear facing technician will also answer • July 21: 1-3 p.m. Cloquet friends should be like for us, we This can ignite a trigger that turns until 2 years old or until parents’ questions or concerns Area Fire District Station #2 can become stressed, and there- into a craving within seconds. Plan they outgrow height or about car seat safety. • August 18: 4-6 p.m. Cloquet fore, experience nicotine crav- ahead for these situations by car- weight requirements of their Child passenger safety clin- Area Fire District Station #1 ings. Just when you thought the rying some gum and chew it while car seat ics are held monthly at the • September 15: 11 a.m.-1 cravings were becoming a thing out shopping. Another way you • Restraint is not secured tight Cloquet Area Fire District. No p.m. Cloquet Area Fire Dis- of the past, they creep up on you. can avoid a trigger is by offering to enough - it should not move appointment necessary. People trict Station #2 But, with careful planning you can have holiday dinner at your house. more than one inch from will be helped first come first • October 20: 1-3 p.m. Cloquet minimize those craving and get Let everyone know you have quit side to side at the belt path serve basis. If you have any Area Fire District Station #1 through these holidays and stay smoking and have them smoke out • Harness on the child is not questions please call Sarah at • November 17: 4-6 p.m. smoke-free. on the porch. If you would like to tight enough (218) 499-4258. Parents are Cloquet Area Fire District If you find yourself in the situa- put up a “No Smoking” window • Retainer clip is too high asked to bring their child(ren), Station #2 tion of experiencing the cravings, cling, just call me and ask for one. or low, it should be at the car seats, and cars to ensure • December 15: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. one of the first things you can I will gladly send it to you or you armpit level. proper restraint fitting. Cloquet Area Fire District do is to “identify” your triggers. can pick it up at the clinic. And, • The child is in the wrong re- • Jan. 20: 1-3 p.m. Cloquet Station #1 For example, when your cravings maybe it would be wise to decide started, what were you doing at which parties you want to attend that moment? Did you just have this year. You can always kindly an argument with someone? Once decline if you know there will be you identify the trigger, rate it on smoking indoors. a measuring scale of 0 being no These strategies can become craving to 10 being the highest, easier for you each time you and then write down some things anticipate a trigger and plan to you learned in your Tobacco Cessa- avoid them. For more tips please tion sessions you have attended in give me a call or stop by my office, the past to overcome that trigger. either at MNAW or CAIR and I will Avoid situations that can ignite be happy to help you in any way a trigger, such as staying away I can. Call: MNAW (218) 878-3726 from people who do smoke. Don’t or CAIR (218) 279-4064. Have a keep cigarettes or other sources of happy smoke-free holiday season. commercial tobacco in your house or car. Light fragranced candles, go out for a walk in the beauti- Page 10 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan |December 2014 Ashi-niswi giizisoog (Thirteen Moons)

The new Manidoo-giizisoons begins December 21. This is the Little Spirit Moon. Another name for this Manidoo-giizisoons moon is Gichi-bibooni-giizis, the Big Winter Moon. Miigiziwag and Lead Poisoning By Alison Cole, survived. Eagles are scavengers to be exposed to lead. Because Green Corp Member FDL RM and therefore take advantage of of all of the environmental and Environmental Program gut piles left by hunters. When health hazards that lead bullets these guts contain fragments bring about, it is essential for ith hunting season from the lead bullets used to hunters to use non-lead am- upon us, it is im- kill the animal, the eagles eat munition, such as bullets made Wportant to be aware them and can get sick and die. of copper. Contrary to what of the types of ammunition Last spring the Fond du Lac some hunters may believe, you are using and the conse- Wildlife Program found a dead copper and other alternative quences they may have. The bald eagle on the Reservation. ammunition performs just as use of lead bullets in hunting It was taken to a vet lab in the well as traditional lead bullets. has a negative impact on the Twin Cities where the cause Mike Schrage, a Fond du Lac environment and wildlife, most of death was determined to be wildlife biologist and a hunter, notably bald eagles. Twenty- lead poisoning. Not only is lead has been using copper bullets nine eagles were admitted to deadly for eagles, it is harmful since 2009 and has taken deer, Migizi eating carrion seal, a common way poison gets into the University of Minnesota to humans as well. Exposure elk, bison, and caribou with migiziwag Raptor Center last year for be- from handling bullets is very them. With all of the benefits that we make the change and Reprint from: ing poisoned by ingesting lead detrimental to your health and of non-lead ammunition and stop endangering animals and http://www.fdlrez.com/newnr/ bullets or lead tainted animal it is extremely dangerous for a performance level that rivals the environment. environ.htm remains. Only one of them children and pregnant women those of lead, it is important

Newest Green Corp Member Air quality public My name is Alison Cole and I am the new Minne- sota GreenCorps member at Fond du Lac Resources comment session Management. I will be involved in a variety of different By Alex Jackson, projects having to do with environmental and sustain- FDL Resource Management Air Quality ability outreach and education. I grew up in Saint Paul Program and obtained a Biology degree from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus. I very recently have The public comment session for Class I settled into a house in Cloquet. I have never lived in a Air Re-designation closed on Nov. 10 at 4:30 small town before but so far it has been a welcomed p.m. There were close to one hundred emails change from city living. Fond du Lac is a beautiful area or letters submitted. Air Quality staff will be and I look forward to doing some fall hiking and break- reviewing and responding to comments that ing out some cross country skis when the snow comes. fall within the scope of the application and I’m looking forward to my 11 months here and working complete any necessary further research. The with all of you! next step will be to submit an application to the EPA. We will add updates on next steps as they happen. Miigwech. Green Corp Member Alison Cole hard at work

Upcoming Events: This page addresses culture, ecology, and natural resource management. Thirteen Sign up to the 13 Moons listserv for the latest information on workshops Moons is the Fond du Lac Tribal College Extension Program and is a collaboration and events by emailing [email protected] Don’t forget to check of Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, Fond du Lac Resource Manage- us out on Facebook! 13 Moons Ashi niswi giizisoog ment, funded by the USDA-National Institute of Food and Agriculture. December 2014 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 11 Ashi-niswi giizisoog Ojibwemowin Page

Anishinaabemowin Lessons Basic Ojibwe words and phrases:

Double Vowel Chart “a”- sounds like the “u” in sun Biiwan...... blizzard Giiwedin...... wind (north) This is how to pronounce Ojibwe “aa”- sounds like the “a” in father Ningwaanakwad...... cloudy Zhaawani-noodin ...... wind (south) words. “i”- sounds like the “i” in sit Awan...... foggy (be) Goon...... snow All consanants sound the same as in “ii”- sounds like the “ee” in feet Zasakwaa...... frost (heavy) Maajipon...... snow (start to) English. “o”- sounds like the “o” in go Mashkawadin...... frozen (be) “oo”- sounds like the “oo” in food Dakaanimad ...... wind (cold) Source: www.ojibwe.org/home/pdf/ “Zh”- sounds like the “su” in measure “e”- sounds like the “ay” in stay Waabani-noodin ...... wind (east) ojibwe_beginner_dictionary.pdf 'Twas the Night Before Ojibwe Christmas By Tara Prindle With a little old driver, so lively soot; And wewebikweni, up the drove out of sight, and wajepii, A bundle of toys he mangi- smoke hole he rose; "Happy Niibaa- 'Twas the night before Niibaa- I knew in a moment it must be wane on his back, He sprang to his toboggan, anama’egiizhigad to all, anama’egiizhigad, when all Miigiwe Miskwaa Gichi Inini. And he looked like a to his waawaaskeshi gave a And to all baamaapii." through the wiigiwaam More rapid than migiziwag his adaawewinini just opening his whistle, Source: http://www.nativetech. Not an awakaan was stirring, coursers they came, pack. And away they all onjinizhimo org/poetry/ojibwechristmas. Migizi eating carrion seal, a common way poison gets into not even a waawaabiganooji- And he whistled, and biibaagi, His ishkiinzigoon -- how they like the down of a thistle. html migiziwag inh; and izhi-wiinde by name; twinkled! his inowan how But I heard him biibaagi, ere he The moccasins were hung by "Now, Bimibatoo! now, Niimi! merry! the smoke hole with care, now, Babaamishimo and Moo- His miskwanowan were like In hopes that Miigiwe Misk- zhikwe! roses, his nose like a choke- waa Gichi Inini soon would be On, Anang! on Zaagi! on, An- cherry! there; imikii and Wawaasese! His droll little indoon was The abinoojiinhyag were To the top of the porch! to the drawn up like a bow, nestled all snug in their nibaa- top of the wiigiwaam! And the beard of his chin was ganan, Now Bimibide! Ipide! Ombi- as white as gichimookamaan; While visions of ziinzibaakwad bidemagad!" The stump of a opwaagan he danced in their nishttigwaan; As dry leaves that before the held tight in his wiibidaakaaji- And nimaama in her moshw- wiindigoo fly, ganan, ens, and I in my makadewind- When they meet with BIA, And the smoke it encircled his ibe, mount to the sky, head like a miskwaanzigan; Had just settled down for a So up to the apakwaan the He was full up on frybread long biiboon zhiibaangwashi, coursers they flew, with little round belly, When outside the wiigiwaam With the toboggon full of toys, That shook, when he laughed there arose such a clatter, and Miigiwe Miskwaa Gichi like a wiigwaasinaagan of jelly. I sprang from the nibaagan to Inini too. He was chubby and wiinin, a see what was the matter. And then, in a twinkling, I right jolly old elf, Away to the waasechigan I flew heard on the apakwaan And I giimoodaapi when I saw like inaabiwin, The prancing and pawing of him, in spite of myself; Tore open the shutters and each little inzid. A wink of his ishkiinzigoon threw up the gibiiga’iganiigin. As I drew in my iniji, and was and a twist of his mangindibe, The dibik-giizis on the breast turning around, Soon gave me to know I had of onaaband Down the chimney Miigiwe nothing to gotaaji; Gave a shine like duct tape to Miskwaa Gichi Inini came with He ojibwemo not a word, but objects zazagaamagad, a bound. went straight to his work, When, what to my wondering He was dressed all in gipagawe, And filled all the moccasins; nishkiizhigoon should appear, from his head to his foot, then turned with a jerk, But a miniature toboggan, and And his clothes were all tar- And laying his ibinaakwaani- eight tiny waawaaskeshi, nished with bingwiand and ninj aside of his nose, Page 12 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | December 2014 John Waubuno Civil War Soldier

Research by Christine Carlson 55, listed as a house keeper 1895 LaPointe Census for old residents of Cloquet and is SE ¼, NE ¼ and Lot 2 and born in Minnesota. Fond du Lac Carlton, at which latter place Allottee Number 432 is Louise t. Joseph’s Mission Family number 84 is Gus Family number 23 is Aysh- he met with the accident which Wahbuno and her Sub-Division Baptismal Index for Waubaneau age 30 and a quay-aush who is 32 years old. deprived him of the fingers of is SE ¼ SE ¼ of Section 1, SLaPointe – 1835-1851 laborer born in Minnesota. His His wife is Osh-ke-quay and his left hand. In bygone days, Town 49 and Range 19. John Baptiste Wabano was wife is Lizzie who is 26 years she is 32. Aysh-quay-aush’s 2 before village ordinances were born about 1820 and baptized old and a house keeper. Their step- children are listed as John enforced trains blocked the 1908 Fond du Lac Indian on Sept. 09, 1835. He was born 2 sons are John age 3 and Mi- Wah-buno age 19 and Louise streets of Carlton, at their own Census in the old village of Fond du chelle age 1. Wahbuno age 17. Their other sweet will, indefinitely. John Number 933 is listed as John Lac in Western Duluth. children are listed as John was in Carlton one day, and Wahbuno who is 33 years old. 1880 United States Federal Baptiste age 6 and Sug-wau- after waiting half an hour grew Canadian-American Journal Census for the Old Village dug age 4. impatient, and started to crawl The Town of Waubeno, Wisc. of History and Genealogy for of Fond du Lac in Western across under the drawheads There is a town named Canadian, French & Metis Duluth Death of an Indian Soldier – between two cars. He was in Waubeno in northeast Wiscon- Study Family number 85 is Gus Pine Knot of Mar. 27, 1897 the act of creeping out on the sin. It was originally a logging Wabano, Joseph: born 17 Sept Wabanaw age 36 and born in John Waubuno, a full blood other side, supporting himself town. Waubeno means coming 1851 at Fond du Lac, the son of Minnesota. His wife is Esther Chippewa Indian, known to with his left hand on the rail of the winds. Jean Baptiste Wabano and Julie Wabanaw age 27 and born in many of our readers, died on when the engine kicked back. Ogachkawanokwe; baptized 12 Minnesota. Their children are the 19th inst. at his home on He rolled out from between the Ten Different Spellings of one Oct 1851 by Otto Skolla; God- John age 3 and Louisa age 1. the reservation here. He was cars and rose to his feet, appar- Name parents: Joseph Montraille and about 63 years of age. Early in ently uninjured. But he held up In my research files, there Josephte Roy Duplicate Names 1864 he was mustered into the his left hand, and the horrified are 10 different spellings of Wabano, Augustin: aged 3 You can see from above that military service of the United spectators perceived that it had Wabeneau. It is good to keep years and 6 months of Fond du there are 2 John and 2 Gus States, at LaCrosse, Wis., as only two fingers left and they an open mind regarding the Lac, the son of Jean Baptiste Waubano’s. This is a common private in Company I, Third were hanging merely by shreds. spelling of names whether it is Wabano and Julie Ogachkawa- occurrence in searching for Wisconsin Volunteer infantry, He looked mournfully at the the first name or the last name. nokwe; baptized 12 Oct 1851 people. You need to look for his regiment being a part of mutilated hand for a moment You may be missing key pieces by Otto Skolla; Godparents ages, spouse names, children Sherman’s army, was stationed or two, and then flipped off of information if you dismiss Jean Baptiste Bellanger and names and where they were for some time at Washington the two remaining fingers and different or unusual spellings. Marguerite Roy living. D. C., where he was mustered wrapped the bleeding hand in out at the close of the war. He a handkerchief. He bore the Another Civil War Veteran 1865 Minnesota Territorial Marriage Record for October was proud of the fact that he pain like a stoic until Dr. Mc- I was so happy to find John Census for the Old Village 13, 1886 Found at the Supe- had served his country, and Cormick arrived from Duluth, Wabano another Fond du Lac of Fond du Lac – St. Louis rior, Wisc. City Hall although he could not speak and submitted to re-amputation Civil War Veteran. The first one County Joannes Baptiste Wabanong English, he knew the military without any anesthetic, to the I researched was Frank Defoe Person number 16 is John age 60 of Norman and Josette drill perfectly, and had all the amazement of the doctor, who and the story was published in B. Wabano and he is listed as Jagunabonokwe age 56. words of command, and would said it was the first instance of the June 2009 edition of this having been in the service. often go through the drill with the kind in his experience. paper. The story was called 1886 LaPointe Indian Census great dignity and precision. He Marching with the 9th – Frank 1880 United States Federal Family number 392 is Wa- drew a pension of $12.00 per 1899 Fond du Lac Allottee List Defoe Civil War Veteran. Census for Moose Lake, Minn. bano who is 50 years old. His month under the act of June Allottee Number 237 is John Family number 85 is John wife was Shawauabanokwe 27th, 1899, but never joined Baptiste Wahbuno and his Sub- Merry Christmas Waubaneau age 59 whose oc- who was 45 years old. any G.A.R. post, principally on Division is Lot 5 in Section 6, cupation is listed as Indian and account of his limited knowl- Town 49 and Range 18. and Happy Holidays born in Minnesota. His wife’s edge of the English language. Allottee Number 253 is John from Christine name is listed as Nesette age John was well known to all Wahbuno and his Sub-Division December 2014 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 13 FDL Law Enforcement news The following is a summary of about one month of select police reports • Oct. 1 Report of some- • Oct. 9 Performed a wel- • Oct. 17 Report of suspi- • Oct. 25 Traffic stop one pretending to be fare check on residence cious activity on Jarvi performed on individual with the utilities compa- Rd and they were cited for Legal notice ny and asking a persons • Oct. 10 Vehicle in the no seat belt The following is a list of Band members SSN ditch on Brevator and • Oct. 18 Assisted motorist who have monies in trust with the Fond Reservation Rd in changing a tire at the • Oct. 26 Prank calls to 911 du Lac Band. We are requesting the • Oct. 2 Report of Big Lake Black Bear Casino ended up being a little Band member, or his/her heirs, if the Rd being flooded near • Oct. 11 Report of intoxi- one playing with the Band member is deceased, contact the Fond du Lac Legal Affairs Office at 218- Trettel Ln cated person wandering • Oct. 19 Motor vehicle phone 878-2632 or toll-free at 1-800-365-1613, around, gave the person accident with animal to assist the Band in distributing the • Oct. 3 Report of a dog a ride home • Oct. 27 Gas drive-off at trust monies. Unless a personal data fight on Ridge Rd • Oct. 20 Driver warned the FDLGG form or heirship application has been • Oct. 12 Motor vehicle for speeding on Hwy 210 filed with this office within one year • Oct. 4 Driver warned for collision with animal on and W. Moorhead Rd • Oct. 28 Warned party for of this notice, the identified funds will speeding on Hwy 210 Brevator Rd, damage to shining fields for deer revert back to the Fond du Lac Band. and Hanratty Rd front bumper and wheel • Oct. 21 Extra patrol *The one year period commences with well of vehicle initiated for suspicious • Oct. 29 Power pole hit the first publication. • Oct. 5 Vehicle stolen vehicle in FDL School knocking out power to from the Black Bear • Oct. 13 Report of theft of parking lot, all clear resident, involved party BAND MEMBERS WITH UNCLAIMED Casino parking lot packages from doorstep cited for leaving the PER CAPITA ACCOUNTS: • Oct. 22 Fire alarm at scene of an accident • Oct. 6 Gas drive-off at • Oct. 14 Hit and run re- Sawyer Center turned ANKERSTROM, Arthur the FDLGG ported at the Black Bear out to be a false alarm • Oct. 30 Party caught tres- BREWER, Devereaux Casino passing on MN Power CICHY, Gerald • Oct. 7 The Lounge on • Oct 23. Report of dog property CICHY, Leslie Big Lake was burglarized • Oct. 15 Report of mal- running loose on Jarvi DEFOE, Richard nourished dog Rd • Oct. 31 Driver pulled LAPRAIRIE-COLUMBUS, Elizabeth • Oct. 8 Traffic stop near over for speeding, re- LAPRAIRIE, Robert Black Bear for no tail • Oct. 16 Traffic stop on • Oct. 24 Officers assisted leased due to being on LOUDEN, Irene lights Hwy 210 and Buscko a stalled vehicle on Jack the way to the ER for an MARZINSKE, Larry Rd, driver warned for Pine and Sugar Maple injury, advised to remain STAR, Ione speeding Rd within the speed limit

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These community pages Happy Birthday Happy 80th birthday to Val Happy birthday to my big sister Miigwech to Ray are yours, the members Happy belated birthday to a Turcotte (Dec. 16) Allie Tibbetts (Dec. 19), I hope "Skip" Sandman for and employees of the Fond wonderful grandson, nephew, Love, your wife, children, grand- you have a wonderful birthday! being a courageous son, and cousin Joseph Waller children, and great grandchil- I love you lots and am proud of person and having a du Lac Band. We welcome dren all you do and so very grateful common sense valu- family news. Please send (Nov. 4) Love you to the moon… mom, to have you as my sister and able platform. us information about births, grandpa, grandma Foldesi, aun- Happy birthday to as my best friend. Sewell loves engagements, weddings, ties, uncles, and cousins the best of friends, you too The family of Shawn Ammes- anniversaries and deaths. Emily Smith (Dec. Love, Sophie and Sewell maki would like to thank the Please include the full names Happy belated birthday to the 10) and Patti Jo Fond du Lac community for of the individuals in the best sister Tina Foldesi (Nov. Savage (Dec. 16) Kevin Diver (Dec. your support during the loss of greeting announcement, 5), love you so much and we Love, Kye, Dannin, 20), this is your our father, brother, and uncle. and Sonny happy 45th birthday Fond du Lac Honor Guard, Fond as well as the date of the are all so proud of you! Love your family shout-out. du Lac Cloquet ENP, Lyman La- occasion. Full names, Happy birthday Patti Jo Savage Love, your family Fave, the Mod Squad and Dixon including individual last Happy belated birthday Tim (Dec. 16) Barney thank you for your names are required. Phipps (Nov. 6) We love you, your Savage family Happy birthday to assistance during this difficult Also, we will include news From, Tina and James our uncle Jerry Savage (Dec. period. It helps us to heal. And of graduations (high school Birthday wishes to Patti Jo and 24) for that loving support, we are and post-high school) and Happy birthday Thomas Foldesi Delilah Jean Marie Savage Love, PJ, Dannin, and Sonny forever grateful. military service. Memorials Jr. (Nov. 19), you are a great (Dec. 16 and 17). brother, son, and uncle. Enjoy With love from your fellow Sav- Happy birthday Koko Ammes- The family of Donald Wallace to loved ones or notes ages maki (Dec. 28), love you and would like to thank the entire of appreciation are also this year and many more. Love your family we will help you make it a great St. Lukes Hospital staff, Cloquet welcomed. Happy 1st b-day day. Memorial Hospital Staff, Dr. Please submit materials I would like to wish my better Zaidyn “Dooder” Dawn and all the kids Charles Kendall and staff at during the first two weeks half Dawn Robinson (Nov. 29) Abramowski (Dec. Mina aya Win Clinic, ParaMed- of the month preceding the a happy 39th birthday. 16) Thank you ics/ EMT's of the Ambulance next issue. For example, I Love you, Fritz Love, auntie Robin, The Family of Shawn Ammes- Crews, and all other health care Tristin, and Tono maki would like to thank every- providers who assisted Donald send notices to us by or on I would like to wish John Mar- one who was there to support during his health struggles and Dec. 15, 2014 for the January Happy Birthday to the newly us during our tremendous loss finally, through his last days. 2015 issue. Information may tin Jr (Dec. 4) a happy birthday. From, Linda, Mark, and kids, married Nikki Harris (Dec. 16) of a wonderful dedicated father, We would also like to thank be sent by U.S. mail to FDL we love you Love, from your family brother, uncle, co-worker, and Handevidt's Funeral Home for News, 1720 Big Lake Rd., friend. You have no idea how their excellent services, Pastor Cloquet, Minn. 55720, or by Happy happy birthday Clint Happy 10th birthday much it meant to have our Michael Blanchet, Sue Connor, email to zacharydunaiski@ Houle Jr (Dec. 8) Delilah Savage friends and family by our side. and the entire congregation of fdlrez.com. Love, auntie Dawn and all the (Dec. 17), be the We cannot mention everyone the Living Word Church/Du- change you want to but, we would like to say a very luth. We are ever grateful to the The telephone number is kids see in the world, I special thank you to St. Luke’s Fond du Lac Honor Guard, the (218)878-2682. You may also Happy 30th birthday to the love you! Hospice Unit for their care and Cloquet VFW Honor Guard, and drop off items at our office babies of our family, Jaris "Pok- Love, auntie Patti Jo compassion they showed Shawn the Minnesota Patriot Guard for at the Cloquet Tribal Center. ey" Paro and Jarvis "Chubbs" and our family during and after their steadfast loyalty in honor- Please remember to include Paro (Dec. 8) Happy birthday Delilah Jean his illness. We cannot thank you ing our beloved family member. the date of the birthday, Love, your family Marie Savage (Dec. 17) enough from the bottom of our Donald was also helped by a anniversary, etc. in your We love you, your Savage family hearts we love you all. number of Fond du Lac commu- greeting. Always include Happy 48th birthday to the most Sincerely, his daughters, Emily, nity services programs and you Happy birthday Allie Tibbetts Katie, and Shawnee Ammesma- all know who you are so we of- your daytime phone number chatty guy in the Tribal Center, (Dec. 19) ki and his brothers and sisters fer you praise and many thanks. and your name with anything Mike Murray (Dec. 15) From, your coworkers who have From, your Fond-du-Luth family To the entire kitchen staff, we you submit. Materials may be to share a wing of the building know it's been an incredibly edited for clarity and length. with you busy time with all of our recent

December 2014 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 15 home in Duluth unexpectedly. Dawn of Cloquet and Barb Orne- Debra (Ed) Smith, Kimberly (Pe- He was born on May 24, 1989, in las of Bemidji; also many nieces, ter) Spoor, Clyde Atwood, Dawn Community Duluth, Minn. to Anthony Aydt nephews and other relatives and (Mark) Schulze and special niece and Beth Nelson. He graduated friends. Patricia Petite; 6 grandchildren; 3 News from Wrenshall High School great-grandchildren; 4 step chil- in Wrenshall, Minn. Tony was David Tiessen Sr. passed away dren; also many other relatives a Lead with the Players Club Sunday Oct. 26, 2014 at home. and friends. at Fond-du-luth Casino. He was born July 29, 1955 in losses on the Rez but you always Obituaries His laughter was unique that Cloquet to Charles and Alvina Waubunoquay Dawn Randall come through, so we also offer Hazel A. (McCon- anyone has ever heard. His (Blacketter) Tiessen. (Sutten) 31, passed away in her you praise and thanks. nell) Maki, 93, Su- interests included Gaming and David was a lifelong resident of home October 19, 2014. Wabu- And, finally, we are most ap- perior resident, died Fishing, he was also fascinated Sawyer, attended Carlton schools noquay was born July 20, 1983 preciative and grateful to the Thursday, November with swords and Lego's. and was U.S. Army veteran com- to Norman and Dawn Sutten Fond du Lac RBC who provided 6, 2014 at the Villa Tony is a only child and best bat engineer and paratrooper. (LaPrairie). She was a proud the family with more than we Marina Health and friend to Beth Nelson. He worked as a heavy equip- ever expected or can begin to member of the Fond du Lac band Rehabilitation Center Love the Players Club at Fond- ment operator for Fond du Lac mention here. We believe that of Lake Superior Chippewa, in Superior. She was the old- du-luth casino. We love you and Construction since 1980. He was visit he made to your offices a and very proud of her Dakotah est descendant of Chief Joseph miss you; it will not be the same a Viking’s fan and enjoyed UFC week before he passed was his heritage. She was part of the Osaugie. without you. Boxing and traveling. He was time to thank you one last time Ma'iingaan clan. She was born on February always willing to lend a hand and maybe tell another story or Waubunoquay is survived by 24, 1921 in Superior, Wisc. to Robert Leroy Barney Sr., 71 and help others. two. Who knew how many lives her parents, Norman Sutten and Andrew and Ann (Gouge) Mc- of Cloquet passed away peace- David was preceded in death he touched on his earthbound Dawn LaPrairie; children; daugh- Connell. fully on Nov. 7, 2014 at Solvay by his father, infant son Brian, journey but just by the atten- ter, Naazhe Freeman Sutten (15) Hazel was a former member Hospice House with his family brothers Steven, Donald and dance numbers at his funeral, he and son, Nahshon (4); husband, of St. Francis Xavier Catholic by his side. Duane. He is survived by his obviously touched many. He was Shawn Randall; two sisters; Church. He was born on Sept. 17, 1943 mother Alvina; sons David (Tara) a character for sure, but most AngeliqueLaPrairie and Kittaga- She was a member of the Fond in Cloquet to Angeline (DeFoe) Jr., Steven (Jen) and Timothy importantly, he was our brother, konce Sutten; and two brothers, du Lac Band of Lake Superior and Fred Simon Barney. (Celeste); daughters Sarah dad, grandpa, uncle, cousin, in Daimon LaPrairie and Mahpiya Chippewa. She loved crossword Robert was a lifelong resident and Karissa (Kenny B.) Ties- law, reformed out law, and to nu- Sutten. In addition, many aunts, puzzles, crime shows, and the of Cloquet, and an enrolled sen; brothers Daniel (Debbie) merous others, certainly a friend. uncles, nieces, nephews, and Lawrence Welk show and was member of the Fond du Lac Band and Glen (Shelly); sister Gayle May he Rest in Peace. cousins also survive. an avid reader. She was a strong of the Lake Superior Chippewa. Tiessen; significant other Anita Waubunoquay was a devoted Congratulations supporter of various veteran He had worked for the State Park Defoe; the mother of his children mother, an avid beader, who groups such as Disabled Ameri- Service for 10 years, and most Cheryl Tiessen; 18 grandchil- enjoyed travelling, music and Jerome and Nikki can Veterans and other causes in recently worked 30 plus years for dren; numerous nieces, nephews spending time with her children. are happy to an- the community. the Fond du Lac Reservation. and friends. nounce that they are She was a fun loving affectionate Hazel is survived by nineteen Robert was a passionate out- now Mr. and Mrs. daughter, mother and friend. She nieces and nephews including doorsman and was an avid hunt- Ilene Jean Mulder, 78 of Clo- Harris after they will be tearfully missed by her members of the McConnell, er, enjoying deer hunting with quet, passed away on October exchanged Wedding family and friends. She loved her Johnson, Ziegler, Dahlgren, his sons and nephews. Before his 23, 2014 in the Cloquet Commu- vows On Saturday November dogs especially her first puppy and Evenson families; many illness, he loved working in his nity Memorial Hospital, sur- 8th, 2014. who, she named Donna, after great and great great nieces and garage, doing all sorts of projects rounded by her family. She was her mother. nephews. for his family and friends. born on September 15, 1936 in Army National She is preceded in death by He was preceded in death by Cloquet to Leonard and Elizabeth Guard, Private Bob Bassett turned 95 years her parents; husband William his parents; four brothers, War- (Houle) Gurno. First Class Carina young! Please in 1999; three sisters, Ramona ren Sr., Leslie Sr., Frank and Jean retired as an executive Johnson of Cloquet, join his “Mona”, Justina “Tina” and Norman Barney. director from the Fond du Lac graduated with family in Dode; four brothers, Roy “Bud”, Robert is survived and will Reservation and as a vice presi- merit from AIT as celebrating Richard “Jim”, Florian “Manty” be missed by his wife, Shirley; dent of 1st Bank, Duluth. a military police this wonder- and Leon “Spike”. sons, Robert Jr. (Virginia), Duane Jean was an avid golfer, and at Fort Lenardwood in Mis- ful milestone Should friends desire, memo- (Aimee) and Steven; step- she loved yorkies, playing her souri. Johnson, a 2014 graduate during a rials may be made in Hazel’s daughter, Teresa (Dan) White all favorite slot machine, dancing at of Cloquet High School and Fond Birthday Open House: name to Disabled American Vet- of Cloquet; five grandchildren, Pow wows, camping and travel- du Lac Tribal and Community Sat. Dec. 6 2-4 p.m. in the erans, c/o Downs-LeSage Funeral Sierra, Cheney, Dakota, Cholena ing. College graduated with honors Cloquet Community Center Home. and Kevin; four sisters, Loretta She was preceded in death by from both schools. Johnson is ENP. (Bill) Martineau, Catherine Fol- her parents; sister Nadine King the daughter of Cheri and Chris Anthony E. "Tony" lett, all of Cloquet, Joanne of and her beloved brother L. David Dahl (Cloquet) and Raffaello and Aydt, 25, Duluth resi- Minneapolis and Ruth of Duluth; Gurno. Jean is survived by her Toni Johnson (Cloquet). dent, died Tuesday, sisters-in-law, Bonita of Sawyer, husband Michael; children Nov. 11, 2014, at his Manidoo-giizisoonsPagePage 16 20 | | Nah Nah gah gah chi chi wa wa nong nong • Di • Dibah bah ji mowin ji mowin– nanLittle nan |December |December Spirit 2014 2014 Moon – December 2014 CCC: Cloquet Community Center, (218)878-7510; BCC: Brookston Community Center, (218)878-8048; SCC: Sawyer Community Center, (218)878-8185; CAIR: Center for American Indian Resources; MNAW: Min no aya win (218)879-1227; BBCR: Black Bear Casino Resort; OJS: FDL Ojibwe School; CFC: Cloquet Forestry Center; NRG: Natural Resource Garage; BBGC: Black Bear Golf Course; MKW: Mash-Ka-Wisen Powwow Grounds; DC: Damiano

Center; FDLTCC: Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College; OJSHS: Ojibwe School Head Start; FDLGG: Fond du Lac Gas & Grocery; TRC: Tagwii Recovery Center; FDLM: Fond du Lac Museum; CPT: Cloquet Premier Theatre; OJS: Ojibwe school; RMD: Resource Management Division; TCC: Tribal Center Classroom; FACE: Family and Child Education Bldg. MKWTC: Mash-ka-wisen Treatment Center; DC: Damiano Center; FDLSH: FDL Supportive Housing; CHS: old FDLSS door; MTC: MN Chippewa Tribal building; ALR: Assisted Living Residence; CHS: Cloquet High School Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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