October 2009 NNaahh ggaahh cchhii wwaa nnoonngg (Far end of the Great Lake) DDii bbaahh jjii mmoowwiinn nnaann (Narrating of Story)

In This Issue:

New Tribal College president...... 3

Wild rice harvest summary...... 4

RBC thoughts...... 6

Finding Ojibwe Code Talkers...... 7

Rez adventures...... 14

Community news...... 18-19

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In September, FDL Band Member Larry Anderson was named President of the Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College. In this picture, Larry had just been presented with an Eagle Staff from five pipe carriers who participated in a pipe ceremony at the “Presentation of the President” event. Larry is the only American Indian college president in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. Page 2 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | October 2009

Doc Arne’s story gets Upper Pipeline work begins Midwest Emmy nomination at FDL Reservation By Kristine Shotley Lac Construction, which are providing services By Kristine Shotley age: stop with the invincible “war- More than 350 copies of the DVD onstruction on the such as tree clearing, rior mentality.” Get health exams. have been distributed throughout Enbridge pipeline road work and provid- Walking into the Unknown,” a Follow the procedures advised by the country. Indigeneous aboriginal is in full swing in ing aggregate, which is a film featuring Dr. Arne Vainio, medical professionals. men in Australia will also have the C the Wrenshall area and mixture of rock. a physi- To be opportunity to view the film. “ it is expected to begin on Workers are being hired cian at FDL’s eligible for The film was produced by the FDL Reservation in by Enbridge through the Min no aya nomination Vainio’s wife, Ivy, and was directed October. FDL Tribal Employment win Clinic, consider- and edited by Nate Maydole, a 2006 Construction began at Rights Office program. was nomi- ation, the University of Minnesota-Duluth the end of August, soon Jobs include general nated for an film had graduate. The film was funded by after Enbridge received labor, heavy equipment Emmy in the to air on the Fond du Lac Band. the remaining permits. operation, welding, and cultural docu- network The 65-minute DVD features five Work is being done in truck and bus transporta- mentary cat- television. In main topics; diabetes, heart disease, phases, starting with tion. egory by the March, April stroke, suicide and alcoholism. clearing of the area. Many Fond du Lac Upper Mid- and May Each topic can be viewed individu- After that, the topsoil Band Members who have west Emmy 2009 of this ally. None of the segments mince is removed and pipe is been hired will work on Chapter of year, “Walk- words and each stays on message set along the right-of- the entire construction the National ing into the which can be summarized as: this way to be welded later. spread, which means the Academy of Unknown” is the way things really are now, Each weld is x-rayed, and workers could be any- Television ran on the but they don’t have to remain that when each passes inspec- where between Superior, Arts and Sci- Itasca Com- way. tion, the pipe is ready Wis., and Deer River, ences. munity T.V. Vainio will soon mark his tenth to be laid into a trench. Minn. The film cable station. year working at the Mino-aya-win The next steps include Employment of FDL takes the A large Clinic. The idea for the film took replacing the soils and Band Members is expect- viewer on population root when Dr. Vainio came to a restoration. ed to continue through an intimate of the target realization that he was great at Precision Pipeline has the end of construction journey with audience live dispensing advice, but not applying contracted with Reserva- and restoration phases, Vainio when in and near it to himself. tion-owned businesses to which end in early to he was 49 and 50 years of age. At Itasca County, located near several do work on the project. mid-2010. At this time, 35 that time, Vainio began to under- northern Minnesota Indian reserva- The businesses include American Indians are em- stand his own advice to men of his tions and communities. Fond du Lac Logging ployed by the Enbridge and Timber and Fond du project.

The mission of this publication is to intention to be a vehicle of divisiveness. Nah gah chi wa nong provide the Anishinaabeg community of To that end, we do not publish editorials, the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior opinion pieces or letters to the editor. Di bah ji mowin nan Chippewa, Fond du Lac Reservation, There is an abundance of opportunity Translation: Far End of the Great Lake – Fond du Lac Reservation; Narrating of Story with news and information that will be for the publishing, airing and dissemina- TABLE of CONTENTS Etc...... 15 of help to them in their everyday lives. tion of material of personal opinion in Emmy and Enbridge ...... 2 Mending the Sacred Hoop...... 16 In addition, our goal will be to highlight other communication vehicles available Larry Anderson...... 3 Legal q&a’s...... 17 many of the honors, accolades, accom- throughout the area, region and state. Community news...... 18-19 “Green” bldg. and wild rice...... 4 plishments and awards that are earned Our mission is to provide for Fond du Local news...... 5 Calendar...... 20 by community members but are mostly Lac Anishinaabeg a publication that will RBC thoughts...... 6-7 Published monthly by the Fond du Lac Finding Code Talkers...... 7 overlooked by the mass mainstream not dismiss their culture, heritage, hopes Reservation Business Committee. media. and dreams. We are striving to make this Wis. Point...... 8-9 Subscriptions are free for Fond du Lac Band Health news...... 10-11 Members. To inform us of a change of address, It is our hope that through greater newspaper fill that role. Natural resources...... 12 write to Fond du Lac News, Tribal Center, 1720 information about the activities of our Parenting page...... 13 Big Lake Rd., Cloquet, Minn. 55720 people, this publication can be an instru- Corporate Member of the Rez adventures...... 14 Editor: Deborah Locke ment of true community. It is not our Native American Journalists Association Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 3 Breath of fresh air and grounded Band Member Larry Anderson starts job as FDLT&CC president in September By Deborah Locke lege students. His door is open to them, the same way it was n a warm fall after- wide open to students when noon, two women burst Jack Briggs, college founder, Othrough the entrance of was president. Anderson wants the Fond du Lac Community & students to learn the same Tribal College and raced toward things he learned: that they can Larry Anderson, the new col- manage their time, get their lege president. homework done and know that “Larry!” one exclaimed. opportunities beckon down “Congratulations! Congratula- the road. They can do that and tions! It’s about time!” more, even if they don’t feel Anderson, smiling broadly, ready to enter college. received a hug and shook hands all around. The receptionist Grew up in Brookston smiled. Three visitors await- Anderson, too, wasn’t quite ing a meeting with Anderson ready for college when he smiled. first enrolled. He grew up in You could say the college Brookston, the grandson of itself is smiling these days. Band Member Pete Couture, That’s because Anderson’s and hung around with Brian Chancellor James H. McCormick addresses an audience at the Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College year-long appointment as Jon Maciewski, Jerry Ojibway and introduces Larry Anderson as the college’s third president. interim president ended on and Bob Smith. A counselor at Sept. 9 when the Fond du Lac AlBrook High School recom- the first day, the lecturer recom- him in the president’s office, through class offerings and the Band Member was named the mended that Anderson go into mended that students outline perhaps to the surprise of that advisory board.” college’s third president by the the Army or become a baker be- every chapter of the textbook. early counselor who told him to Anderson and his staff will Minnesota State Colleges and cause his grades were not good, He told them to learn the terms become a baker. Not that there’s help with the transition, Pea- Universities Board of Trustees. even though his ACT scores and definitions. He told them anything wrong with baking, cock said, and both schools Anderson, 58, takes the reins were very high. to pay attention to the instruc- but Anderson had a different will gain from the other. Some at a critical time in the college’s “Drinking and sports were my tor who would present the test potential. Reservation-based college stu- history. A separate accredited priorities,” Anderson said. material over the course of time. dents will need to take classes FDL tribal college with a job He attended Mesabi Com- Study every day. Two colleges at the Cloquet tribal college and training focus is in the making. munity College and was hired “I did what he said for every Dr. Robert “Sonny” Peacock vice versa. Both places can’t of- That college will be located on as a home school coordinator class,” Anderson said. “If there remembers Anderson from fer everything. the Reservation. The proposed at the AlBrook District. He later was a test on Friday, I started to decades past when Peacock It looks like both schools, one college and current college are worked for a railroad, attended prepare on Monday. Suddenly, I went to Brookston during the real, one still imagined, are in sorting out the ways each will the University of Minnesota Du- became successful.” summer months to visit his pretty good hands. be independent of each other at luth but failed in his subjects. Anderson moved up to the aunt. Today Peacock is the “I’ve known Larry since he the same time they are depen- When he was 35, he enrolled at Dean’s List and never left it. director for FDL Tribal Col- was a bitty kid,” Peacock said. dent on each other. the University of Wisconsin Su- The 15 minutes of advice from lege Programs. He is develop- “He’s grounded, well-balanced. Other challenges: strengthen- perior and something happened a psychology lecturer “turned ing the tribal technical college He did crazy stuff when he was ing the relationship between the that changed his life. Anderson my whole academic career as a stand alone with its own young but he rebounded well.” FDLT&CC and the FDL Band. walked into a campus building around,” Anderson said. administrative staff, faculty and Before accepting the presiden- Keeping the school affordable and asked for directions. Following graduation, Ander- programs. Most classes will be cy, Anderson showed his mettle during hard financial times. “A guy at the door told me son worked as a talent search job related but certain required by resolving many campus Maintaining accreditation. to follow him,” Anderson said. coordinator for the Minnesota classes will fulfill the general conflicts and by working closely Ask Anderson his priorities, That guy, the UWS Director of Chippewa Tribe, encourag- education requirement. with students and staff, Peacock however, and two leap to the Extended Programs, listened ing kids to stay in school. He If that sounds fuzzy now, said. top. He wants a good working without judgment to Anderson’s worked for the College of St. well, it should. The stand alone “He has his hand on the pulse, relationship with the people story of academic failure. He Scholastica in student support college is still in the planning and he deals with the students of the Fond du Lac Reserva- told Anderson that Anderson services, and then a job opened stages, and will be accredited. well,” Peacock said. “The thing up at the FDLT&CC. He liked That doesn’t mean that the with Larry is he allows people tion. He wants Band Members had to get his undergraduate the school mission about wel- Reservation has lost interest in to grow and doesn’t have to to know that he is of service degree and that he had to get a coming people into a culturally the FDLT&CC. “We have owner- look over everyone’s shoulder to them, the same way he is graduate degree. Period. End of diverse place. ship in it, we were part of the while they work. He trusts them of service to the tribal college story. Over time, he worked in greater community that helped to do the job. He’s a breath of students and college staff. Anderson enrolled for classes. several administrative positions built it,” Peacock said. “We fresh air.” And he wants to help col- He took an anatomy class. On at FDLT&CC. Today you’ll find will always have input into it, Page 4 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan

Artist’s rendition of the proposed building on Big Lake and University Roads. “Green” building to house Natural Resources and Tribal Court new two-story “green” tification, and has been planned 30 countries are LEED certified. $1.5 million will come from a and attorney conference rooms. office building will for more than 10 years, said In accordance with LEED longstanding 25-year lease with Construction began in Sep- Areplace the current Re- Reggie Defoe, Resource Manage- certification requirements, Minnesota Power through the tember following the demoli- source Management Building lo- ment Division Director. the building will have special Federal Energy Regulatory Com- tion. The building is scheduled cated on the southeast corner of LEED certified buildings use insulation installed, and solar mission. to be finished by May 31, 2010. Big Lake and University Roads. resources more efficiently than panels. The panels that will The building will have two It is expected that staff mem- The Knife Falls Township traditional buildings that merely face south are designed to make floors comprising 20,000 square bers will be in their new non- Hall, built in 1960, was demol- adhere to local codes. LEED maximum use of sunlight. feet with an elevator. It will smoking offices on June 6. ished to make way for the new buildings provide healthier The cost for the building house the current Resource A grand opening is planned structure. work environments for employ- is $4.5 million; $3 million of Management departments and for that time. The new building will feature ees. The LEED rating system that amount is a loan from the the Fond du Lac Reservation a “Leadership in Energy & Envi- began in 1998; today more than Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Tribal Court chambers with of- (See photos of the demolition on ronmental Design” (LEED) cer- 14,000 projects in the U.S. and Community. The remaining fices for a judge, clerk of court page 15)

2009 Manoomin Harvest one of the best in two decades

By Thomas Howes, Division purchased 37,432 summer. A special miigwech FDL Natural Resources Pro- pounds of green rice from to harvesters from Perch Lake gram Manager Band Members in just seven for their assistance in that his year’s wild rice days, placing this year’s reseeding effort. harvest was extremely harvest among the best in The Resource Management Tgood. Everyone was in the past two decades. Most Division administrative staff, good spirits; many returned of the green rice was sent technicians, and conservation to the shoreline with canoes to processors to be finished, officers should all be com- completely filled with rice. but 312 pounds were given mended for their role in pro- The wild rice lakes opened to the FDL Ojibwe School for viding accounting, purchas- to harvesters on September 7, students to learn the finishing ing, reseeding, enforcement, 2009 with just over 60 ricing process. and safety assistance during parties bringing in over 9,300 As part of the effort to this important harvest. pounds in five hours. That restore and maintain wild rice I would also like to say mi- averages to over 150 pounds in Perch Lake, 5,000 pounds igwech to all the people who per ricing party for that of green rice was reseeded came before us who ensured day. One pair of harvesters into areas where Natural that we had the skills, rights, brought in 345 pounds from Resources technicians had and the resources to continue Rice Portage Lake. removed competing veg- our traditional harvests. The Resource Management etation this past spring and Above is Karen Savage-Blue and Bruce Blacketter at Deadfish Lake. October 2009 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 5 Local news FDL Ojibwe School Chili/frybread in the show should send a total could be included in the slide the Ojibwe bands of Northern gets award for its cook-off planned of up to four digital images of show, please get them to the Minnesota. The $879,531 grant their work in jpg format by Jan. Veterans Service Office by was awarded by the National Special Education for Oct. 24 11, 2010, to yvainio@uwsuper. Nov. 2, 2009. The limit is two Science Foundation’s Director- Program Bring a friend to the Third edu. pictures. Include your name and ate for Geosciences. For the second consecutive Annual Fond du Lac Reserva- For more information, contact contact information on the back year, the FDL Ojibwe School tion Chili/Frybread Cook-off Ivy Vainio at (715) 394-8415. of the pictures if you would like from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. Fun exercise, Special Education Program them returned. healthy treats received Level One status for its 24 at the FDL Elder Nutrition To get your jacket, we’ll Groups give women The FDL Head Start program Special Ed Program. The school Program meeting rooms at the need this information by Oct a chance to share life was awarded a $10,000 grant received an award for this Cloquet Community Center, 9: Branch of Service; name or from the General Mills Cham- achievement in mid-September 1720 Big Lake Road, Cloquet. experiences nickname; and jacket size (me- pions for Healthy Kids. There at a ceremony in San Diego, Prizes will be awarded. For Need a safe place to talk? dium, large, extra large). Please were 50 national recipients, Calif. Sharon Belanger, Special more information and to regis- Would you like to talk with RSVP to the Veteran’s Service with 20 awards distributed Education Coordinator, accepted ter, call Jeffrey Tibbetts, (218) women who have had experi- Office if you are attending the “Green” building to house Natural Resources and Tribal Court throughout the state of Min- the award on behalf of the 878-3751. ences similar to yours? event and are bringing fam- nesota. school. Registration forms can also be Join our Women’s Groups! ily; otherwise, we can mail the and attorney conference rooms. The money will be used to Level One status is the high- picked up at the FDL library or Fond du Lac Women’s Advo- jacket to you. Construction began in Sep- promote healthy snacks and est rating possible from the Bu- the Min no aya win Clinic Social cates Groups are held from 1:30 If you have any questions, tember following the demoli- encourage exercise with a two- reau of Indian Education. The Services window. The event is p.m. to 3 p.m. on Mondays at call Chuck Smith, Tribal Vet- tion. The building is scheduled hour weekly program for 2 to rating is based on data collected held in recognition of Domes- the Center for American Indian erans Service Officer at (218) to be finished by May 31, 2010. 5 year old children and their during an on-site visit, and it tic Violence Awareness Month Resources community room, 878-2670 or email Chuck at It is expected that staff mem- parents. includes a review of annual (October). 211 W. 4th St., Duluth, and [email protected]. Mail bers will be in their new non- It will be held for 30 weeks reports, parent surveys, state All are welcome to sample the from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on your DD-214’s to Chuck Smith, smoking offices on June 6. in the upcoming year. The assessments, suspension/expul- chili or frybread. Wednesdays at the Min no aya Fond du Lac Reservation, 1720 A grand opening is planned program, named “Gym-Antics sion rates, and more. win Clinic McKnight Room, 927 Big Lake Road, Cloquet, MN, for that time. and Snack-Tastics” will include Works from high Trettel Lane, Cloquet. (There is 55720. games and exercise and the Legal Notice school and adult no meeting on the last Wednes- More information on the (See photos of the demolition on preparation of a healthy snack. The following is a list of day of the month at the Cloquet celebration will appear in future artists sought for Our goal is to increase physi- page 15) deceased Band Members who location.) editions of this newspaper and UWS art exhibit cal activity in families of young have money in trust with the Childcare is not provided at the fdlrez.com website. children and to increase con- Fond du Lac Band. We are in April either location. sumption of fruits and veg- requesting that the heirs of The Office of Multicultural If you have questions, please FDLT&CC receives these deceased Band Members Affairs at the University of contact December Bird, Do- etables. contact the Fond du Lac Legal Wisconsin-Superior is seeking mestic Abuse Advocate, (218) grant for wild rice The program will be held Affairs Office at (218)878-2632 Native American high school 878-3783; Marcia Kitto, Sexual research at rez from 3 to 5 p.m. on succes- or toll-free at (800)365-1613 to students and professional Na- Abuse Advocate, (218) 878- U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar an- sive Wednesdays at the former assist the Band in distributing tive American artists to exhibit 3782; or Patricia Peterson, nounced that the Fond du Lac Drop-In Center building, 33 the trust money to the appropri- their artwork at UW-Superior’s General Crime Advocate, Tribal & Community College University Rd., Cloquet. Stop in ate heirs: 11th annual American Indian (218) 878-3784. will receive nearly $900,000 on Oct. 7, 2009. Begay, Raymond Sr.; Brigan, Art Scholarship Exhibit Apr. 7 to to research wild rice lakes on Calvin; Christensen, Terry; Apr. 28, 2010, in the university’s Note to FDL Vietnam the FDL Reservation, and to Child care available Crowe, Gary; Gangstad, Harold; Kruk Gallery. encourage students to take If your child is between 16 Veterans: please months and 3 years of age and Glasgow, Edith; Hernandez, The exhibit showcases out- send DD214s up environmental/geoscience Phyllis; Huhn, Cheryl; Jefferson standing artwork created by careers. is not already enrolled in Early FDL Band Members who (Drucker), Mary; Native American students in In a prepared statement, Head Start, we may have child- served in the Vietnam War Jones, William Sr.; Josephson, grades nine through 12 from Klobuchar said that the research care services available for you. and were awarded a Vietnam Charles; Kast, Cheryl; Lafave, Wisconsin and Minnesota. The would be used by scientists and Call Diane Wesley, Child Care Service Medal are asked to mail John; Lemieux, Elvina; Lussier, students’ work is exhibited educators to better understand Program manager, at (218) 878- in photocopies of their DD-214 Pamela; alongside the work of profes- wild rice cultivation and im- 8112 for more information. forms (Certificate or Discharge Olson, Daniel G. Sr.; Sharlow, sional Native American artists prove wild rice production. There is an 18-hour per week from Active Duty) to the Fond Gerald D.; Smith, Carl; from across the region. Partici- Wild rice is the only cereal minimum for this care. The cost du Lac Reservation Veterans Smith, Catherine; Stanford, pating high school juniors and grain native to North Ameri- is $3 per hour for children age Office by Oct. 9, 2009. We will Cathy; Tiessen, Raymond Leroy; seniors compete for a $1,000 ca. Minnesota is the nation's 16-33 months, and $2.75 per be honoring these individuals at Trotterchaude, Rex. scholarship to UW-Superior. second largest producer of wild hour for children age 33 months Professional Native American our Veterans Day Celebration on rice, much of it harvested us- and up. artists who would like to exhibit Nov. 11. ing centuries old methods by Above is Karen Savage-Blue and Bruce Blacketter at Deadfish Lake. If you have pictures that Page 6 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | October 2009

A few thoughts from RBC members

From Chairwoman the blood quantum established blood quantum. then it will follow through in an released, but hopefully that will Karen Diver (currently at one-fourth), and This was a key part of our appropriate manner. If there are occur in October. have a parent enrolled in the decision. If the RBC has to deny any further questions or com- The Clinic was awarded n Secretary-Treasurer Ferdi- Band where they seek enroll- enrollment to those who are ments, please let us know. stimulus money to build a new nand Martineau’s column in ment. The enrollment ordinance so close to the required blood Jobs are starting to open facility for its outpatient treat- Ilast month’s newspaper, he has no language allowing for quantum, we could not fail to up again, but a little later and ment program for meth and wrote about disenrollment. The adopted children to be enrolled act when faced with a situation slower than hoped. Enbridge prescription drugs. The program RBC received many phone calls into the tribe. where people were enrolled and their subcontractors are has outgrown its space in an from people who wanted more This was a very who have no lineage starting to hire for the expan- older house, and is seeing suc- information. difficult decision to an enrollee. The sion of the pipeline. Stimulus cess in helping their clients. The current action that may for the RBC. But RBC does not plan on funding took longer to distrib- Regarding the City of Duluth result in disenrollment from the while this decision undertaking a wide- ute from federal government and payments from the Band, Band started with the disclosure was difficult, the spread review of all agencies than was anticipated. the City has not yet taken any in a story in this paper about RBC regularly has enrollments, nor will Water and sewer funding has action, but we will keep you a Band Member who adopted to deny enrollment there be any kind of been awarded and many of informed. two children. Those children, to children and “witch-hunt” based the failed septic systems are and one of their children, are grandchildren of on rumors or accusa- being replaced. Bids have been Please let me know if you have enrolled in the Band. enrollees who do tions. But if the RBC is awarded for the new Resource questions or comments by The Minnesota Chippewa not meet the blood Karen Diver presented with some Management building. Minne- calling (218) 878-2612 (ofc), Tribe Enrollment Ordinance quantum require- legitimate informa- sota Housing Finance Agency or (218) 590-4887 (cell), or by requires that in order to be ment, even when they are tion during the course of its has still not scheduled a closing email to: enrolled in any of the Bands, short only one-thirty-second or business, for example, during date so that the whole pack- [email protected] the person applying must meet one-sixty-fourth of the required enrollment request reviews, age of that financing can be

From Ferdinand Martineau questions about this process so The information was printed in always is, was the age of some her back to school. It did not I figured I would try to explain a story in the FDL newspaper; of the Band Members. Our chil- sit well with me. Our drug o the Fond du Lac Band it a little better. In 1983 the I was called and asked what dren and young adults are going problems begin with our young Members: It is the middle Minnesota Chippewa Tribe I was going to do about it. I long before their time. My sister people. Maybe we are too quick Tof September and sum- passed ordinance No. 9. This brought it forward to the Coun- passed on many years ago at a to give them a pill before we mer has finally arrived. Most of ordinance set up cil and we discussed very young age in a car accident challenge them to use the en- the last few months have been the process of it for several weeks due to alcohol. ergy that they come by natu- a hodgepodge of cooler and disenrollment for before we proceeded These early deaths point to a rally and channel that energy in wetter than normal weather. an individual or with the process. real crisis and for some reason the right direction. That cool weather made for a individuals enrolled It was not an easy we do not recognize that crisis. good rice crop, though. The under false infor- decision to make, but I had lunch the other day with Again, I am always interested council approved $132,000 for mation. The MCT when the information my granddaughter, Octavia. We in hearing any new ideas, so the purchase of green rice and ordinance set forth was presented, we talked about how she was doing please feel free to call me. My by Sept. 11th, we added an rules for notice had no choice but to at school and her plans for next home number is (218)879-5074, additional $90,000 to the total. to the parties, the do what we did. year. She is 13. Office (218)878-8158 or you can As my old friend Jim Northrup procedures for the Ferdinand It does not seem Octavia said she has abili- e-mail at ferdinandmartineau@ would say, “That’s our wild rice hearing and the ap- Martineau that a month goes by ties that are not being used fdlrez.com Miigwich ! stimulus package.” peals process. that we do not have to their full potential in some Last month I mentioned that I did not nor will I search our someone pass on. This month of her classes. She said that a we are going through a disen- enrollment records to find more was no exception. We had few adults at school have said rollment on three individuals. examples of this situation, or several Band Members pass on. that she may be hyperactive. I RBC columns continued on I have been asked quite a few for any situation similar to it. What was more difficult, as it thought about this after I took next page. October 2009 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 7 RBC Thoughts Exhibit clarifies story of Code Talkers continued from page 4 By Deborah Locke guage, but used actual Ojibwe words in language that start with an “a.” The From Sandy Shabiash ention “Code Talkers” to radio transmissions during that war. Code talker then memorized the three oozhoo. On the local scene: anyone and usually the first The exhibit explained how Codes words. Again, sorrow has filled our com- Mpeople to come to mind are were developed, with words represent- That Navajo Code remained classi- Bmunity with the loss of one of our the Navajo, who created a secret com- ing letters of the alphabet. The word for fied – not made public in any way by youth. Words cannot express the sadness, munication language during World War “transport plane” in Navajo, for exam- anyone who knew of it – until 1968 the pain, nor the anger that the family, II (1939-1945) that helped Allied forces ple, was “atsa,” which means “eagle” when the U.S. Dept. of Defense declas- friends, relatives, and community members win the war. The U.S. entered WWII in in the Navajo language. sified the Code. Yet it took until August, are feeling. 1941, and more than 400 Navajo An- 1982 before President Ronald Reagan We have all expe- served as Code Talkers for the other acknowledged the contributions of the rienced loss in our U.S. Marine Corps., transmit- surprise Code Talkers, and designated a National lives, but when it in- ting messages by telephone and from the Code Talker Day. The proclamation volves our children, radio. exhibit: stated, in part: the pain is tenfold. But the Navajo were only one Ameri- We must step up group of contributing “Code can It is fitting that at this time we also as a community to Talkers.” Ojibwe and Dakota Indian express appreciation for the other stop the senseless speakers, too, devised codes that Code American Indians who have served our loss of our future, were used by troops to convey Talkers Nation in times of war. Members of the our young people. Sandy Shabiash fast, ac- were Choctaw, Chippewa, Creek, Sioux, and Our youth are being curate and used other tribes used their tribal languages targeted and that target is the per cap pay- indecipher- during as effective battlefield codes against the ment distributed to them when they reach able mes- World Germans in World War I and against the age of 18. I have had parents come sages. War I the Japanese and Germans in World forward and ask if it is possible to stop A travel- (1914-1918) as well, starting with War II. distributing the children’s per cap payment ing “Native the Choctaw. An officer in France in one large lump sum. Other parents have Words, overheard two Choctaw soldiers For more information on the travel- said that their children have no high school Native in their native language. Hours ing exhibit, see www.sites.si.edu/ diploma and don’t need one because they Warriors” later eight fluent Choctaw speak- exhibitions/exhibits/codetalkers/main. are going to get a large per cap payment. Smithson- ers began to use the Choctaw lan- htm#itinerary These children have no concept of finance. ian exhibit guage to send messages. Within Yet some people let the youth charge invited 24 hours after the first message From exhibit placards: against their cap before they even receive visitors was sent, the tide turned in favor it. to supply of the Allied Most Marines and Army personnel The time has come for the community to names of forces. In less never had a clue what the “coders” were seriously question the issue of whether this Native than 72 hours, and what part they played in our war. is the right path for our children to be on at WWII sol- U.S. soldiers They saved thousands of American the age of 18. There will be further discus- diers who served as drove the Ger- lives, yet their tale has been hidden by sion regarding this topic. Code Talkers. mans out of the very role they played: Talk silent, On the Reservation level: Two Dakota men, Foret Ferme, speak swift, stay alive. Twenty-five plus Band Members are John Cavender and France. Davey Baker, U.S.M.C. now working for the Enbridge pipeline. Reuben St. Clair, Perhaps the For those still interested in working for the worked as Code most mov- The American Indian Code Talkers wid- pipeline, contact our Tribal Employment Talkers during ing element ened the circle of respect. They crossed Rights Office at (218) 878-7527 and ask for WWII and were of the exhibit cultural chasms, going to war with the Lonny Susienka. honored at a His- was a video of very words their government had once In conclusion, again Miigwetch to fel- tory Center recep- elderly Code forbidden them to speak. They are hon- low Band Members for allowing me to be tion in June. Travis Zimmerman, who is talking Indian soldiers who recounted ored warriors and American heroes. involved on a daily basis with community trying to locate Minnesota Code Talkers, their war year experiences. They re- members, staff and fellow RBC members also tracked down Tommy Stillday, Jr. membered developing the codes and No Code Talker broke the silence on in making decisions that impact future from Red Lake, a Korean War veteran. the memorization that was required. details of wartime service. Many carried generations. Stillday was not part of a group that The letter “a,” for example, could be their story to their graves. developed a Code from the Ojibwe lan- represented by three words in a Native Sandy can be reached at home at (218) 879-3667. Her office phone is If you were an Ojibwe or Dakota Code Talker, or if you have a relative who once (218) 878-7591. served in this capacity, call Travis Zimmerman, (320) 532-3632. Page 8 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | October 2009 The taking – and retrieval -- of Wisconsin Point

By Christine Carlson years, focusing on a few fami- public land or seize it before The Osaugie family lies that lived and were buried anyone else had the opportu- I will start with the Osaugie ake Superior’s once there, and then removed to a nity. family. Joseph Osaugie (also pristine Wisconsin Point second burial place Long before Bullen seized the spelled Osawgee or Osagi) L was home to generations land, Wisconsin Point was an was born in April of 1802 of Lake Superior Chippewa. “Bullen’s Point” important burial place for the and died December 12, 1876. Land grabs and lawsuits en- According to a story in the Fond du Lac Ojibwe. Around Osaugie was a chief. His father sued over control of the valu- March 26, 1927 Superior Eve- 1700, the Fond du Lac region was Chief Kashe-oshe, who able property held sacred by ning Telegram, Joseph H. Bul- (this was before it received was born in 1780 and signed American Indians. len gained possession of a part reservation status) encom- the 1842 Treaty as first chief of Ultimately, non-Indians pre- of Wisconsin Point as early as passed a wide area along the the Vieux Desert band.(This is vailed. This is the story of a 1853. St. Louis River and the shores from a family pedigree chart.) land dispute that continues Bullen took the land through of Lake Superior, both in Min- Chief Osaugie married Mar- today. I have been researching a pre-emption law then on nesota and Wisconsin. garet Naganub (a.k.a. Odichk- Wisconsin Point for about 20 the books that permitted non- Today there are three areas wa-gamikwe) who was born in Indians to known as Fond du Lac: the April, 1802 and died on April buy Fond du Lac Reservation near 22, 1883. They were both bur- Cloquet, the old Ojibwe village ied at Wisconsin Point. still known as Fond du Lac at The first child of Marga- the bottom of Jay Cooke Park ret and Joseph Osaugie was at the western end of Duluth, Isabell Osaugie (a.k.a. Naga- and the city nabikwe.) She was born in the of Fond old village of Fond du Lac in du Lac, June of 1829. Isabelle Osau- Wis. gie married Francois Lemieu (a.k.a. Frank Lemieux). Their third child was Mary Ann Lemieux who was born in Fond du Lac on January 21, 1856. In 1873, Mary Ann married Joseph LaVierge who was born in the old village of Fond du Lac, Minn. on Jan. 1, 1844. In the 1887 census of the Fond du Lac Chippewa Indians, Joseph and his wife Mary had five children. They were Susette, Li- zette, Joe, Frank and Angelique. The bones of our ancestors have lain in peace for hundreds of years. Joseph and Mary LaVierge lived on Wisconsin Point for 40 Why should they now be dug up and removed to some other place? years. How can it be that others own this land? This has always been the Indi- an’s home. Now they tell us our dead must be moved, and that we must continued on next page also move. Tell me, where are we to go? Frank Sky, 1914 October 2009 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 9

Steel company shows interest and Frank’s father was said to be LaFave, Basil Dennis, Philip of a cemetery in Superior. We wish Cloquet Reservation. The Minnesota Steel Company an Indian chief by the name of Martineau, D. George Morrison, to be guided by the wishes of the For several generations, Fond (a subsidiary of U.S. Steel) first Sawa-geshig, meaning clear sky. his wife Mary Morrison (and their Indians in the removal of these du Lac Band Members from came into the area around 1907. Minnesota Steel also wanted the three daughters), Joseph George, bodies so far as it is possible. If both Wisconsin and Minnesota The company bought the land Wisconsin Point land for railroad Isabella Picrahards and Frank any of the Indians wish to remove fought a valiant fight against the called the Spirit Valley or Sebast- yards, a power house and ore LaVierge. the bodies of their relatives them- steel company and others who pool site. This was a prime piece and coal docks. That expansion Records show that members of selves, they may have the privilege “owned” the land. of land along the St. Louis River meant that the Ojibwe cemetery these families were also buried of doing so. Attempts by the Fond du Lac where the Morgan Park steel on Wisconsin Point would need on Wisconsin Point: Gouge, Mor- It is proposed to remove the Band to reclaim the land con- plant was built. to be moved. risette, Durfee, Smith, Martell, bodies to a permanent cemetery tinue. The Band is in negotiations Officials with the steel com- In the Superior Evening Tele- Cadotte, McConnell, Lemieux, in the city of Superior, where the with the federal government to pany then eyed Wisconsin Point gram of June 5, 1914, Frank Sky Martineau, Loonsfoot, Howen- graves will be properly cared for, purchase 14 acres of Wisconsin as their next purchase. Genera- stated: stein, Bonga, McDonnell, Dan- the grounds properly kept up and Point land. Currently an aban- tions of Ojibwe fought against the ielson, Joseph, Phillip, Holiday, looked after. doned Coast Guard station is on take over of their land, not only The bones of our ancestors have Petite, Smith, Miller, Chippewa the Point. through lawsuits but sometimes lain in peace for hundreds of and Beaver. Keep your land at the point of a rifle. Frank years. Why should they now be The Treaties of 1837 and 1842 Christine Carlson continues to Lemieux, referred to as the “old dug up and removed to some oth- Indians “bitter” were explained to the Ojibwe research old Fond du Lac fami- warrior” in 1800s newspapers, er place? How can it be that others The Superior Evening Telegram in this way: non-Indians only lies. This story is by no means a took a lead role in fighting the own this land? I was born here of August 28, 1914 headline read: wanted the minerals and lumber complete list of people who lived illegal land purchase. and have lived here all my life. “Indians are Very Bitter; Oppose on the lands the Ojibwe occupied. on or were buried at Wisconsin In January of 1910, the steel Before me my father lived here Removal of Bodies From Indian The Indians were told they could Point. Christine reviewed the Su- company purchased a large and before him his father, and his Cemetery on Wisconsin Point; keep their homes and hunting perior Public Library archives for amount of Wisconsin Point. The father and so on back for hun- Says Steel Company Should Pay grounds. cemetery records from Wisconsin Agate Land Company acted as an dreds of years. This has always for Work and not the Indian The treaty of 1854 created Point. She spends hours looking agent for United States Steel. been the Indian’s home. Now they Fund” reservations. The Ojibwe were through old newspapers and cen- tell us our dead must be moved, Charles Drew, a local activ- told that the reservations would sus records on micro-film. The Wis. Supreme Court rules and that we must also move. Tell ist from Superior, opposed the be theirs forever. This treaty cre- Slow-moving lawsuits con- me, where are we to go? removal of graves, and said this: ated the present-day Fond du Lac tinued, including one in 1920 against the Agate Land Company. The first remains to be removed The white men have stolen the A July 15, 1927 story from from Wisconsin Point were of a Indian’s land from them. Now, the Superior Evening Telegram Franciscan missionary, Father El- not satisfied, they would tear up reported that the “Supreme Court phonsus Chror. Chror was buried the bodies of the Indian dead in Ruling Turns Land to Whites.” It at Wisconsin Point in 1882. His order that they may have even the stated this: remains were removed in 1910. last resting place of our ancestors. Most of the non-Indians buried The city of Superior holds title to at the Point were moved to the Additionally, Indians were bitter certain parts of the point, for plat- Nemadji Cemetery (a.k.a. St. over the fact that the $5,000 ap- ting purposes, streets and so forth. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery) propriated for the grave remov- The most recent ruling came with in East End Superior, Wis. before als was taken from tribal funds. John B. Lemieux, et al, named as 1914. The dates of the actual The Ojibwe believed that if the Artist drawing of burial grounds at Wisconsin Point plaintiffs and appellants, directed grave moving seem to conflict, removal of the graves was made against the Agate Land Company, but as many as 200 Ojibwe graves necessary by the construction of et. al. following an appeal and were relocated to the Nemadji the steel company’s terminals and motion to review a judgment Cemetery by or during 1918. docks, the steel company should made by Judge W. R. Foley in Others who at one time lived pay for the removal, and not the circuit court here in which the on Wisconsin Point are: Steven Indians who were perfectly satis- judge granted the land company Bonga, John LaSart, Anthony fied to have the graves stay where claim to the property, but held Gobin, John Baptiste LaFave and they were. the Indians’ claim to the burial Charlotte Mahkahday-mikoquay The Carlton County Pine Knot grounds valid. (a.k.a. Charlotte Cress). John of Sept. 4, 1914 reprinted a letter and Charlotte LaFave had two written by G.W. Cross, Superin- Frank Sky children, Antoine and Mary Ann tendent & Special Disbursement An Ojibwe couple, Frank Sky LaFave. Agent. It read: (a.k.a. Keway-keshiz) and his Others buried on Wisconsin wife Elizabeth Sky lived on Point were Chief Mongosit, Skigo- Those Indians who have Wisconsin Point their whole misequay, Catherine Osage (a.k.a. relatives buried on the Point are lives. Frank also had a brother, Mrs. Charles Lord), John St. requested to write me giving the Louis (a.k.a. Monedonce) who John and Angeline (LaCombre) number of their relatives buried was married to a “Maggie.” Louis St. John, Philopemine (St. John) there and also to state their choice Map of Wisconsin Point area Page 10 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | October 2009 Health News How to spot childhood depression Understanding your cholesterol numbers By Dan Rogers all depressed kids act out. From the FDL Public Health They are called LDL and HDL. LDL numbers. To remember It is OK to ask your child this Licensed Psychologist, Nursing Department LDL is considered the "bad" what LDL means, think of the Fond du Lac Human Services question as long as they know cholesterol because it moves "L" in leaving cholesterol in what the word “sad” means. lood cholesterol plays an through the pathways of your your arteries. Remember than eople used to believe that Ask “Do you feel sad a lot of important part in decid- body leaving a waxy substance a lower number is best for LDL. grade school children the time?” ing a person's chance in your arteries like rust in a An LDL less than 130 is con- could not get depressed. If your child answers yes to B P of getting heart disease. That pipe. HDL is considered the sidered healthy. An LDL of 130 However, we now know that this question, he or she is prob- even young children can suffer ably depressed. The child needs is why high blood cholesterol "good" cholesterol because it to 159 means that cholesterol from depression. to be evaluated for depression is a risk factor for heart dis- hauls the waxy substance away could be a problem and it is Childhood depression usually by a trained mental health pro- ease. Cholesterol is a soft waxy from your arteries to be pro- time to make changes in what looks different than depression fessional, especially if they are substance that comes from two cessed by your liver. you eat. An LDL that is 160 or in teens and adults. Elementary acting out a lot. sources: You can have a simple blood more means that you are at risk age kids often act out their de- Fortunately, very few de- (1)the cholesterol that travels test to measure your choles- for clogged arteries. pression through their behavior. pressed elementary kids need in your bloodstream is called terol. This test is different from HDL numbers. To remem- Usually kids this young are not antidepressant medicine. Indi- blood cholesterol; a blood sugar test (for diabetes) ber what HDL means, think of able to talk out their feelings like vidual and/or family counseling (2)the cholesterol that comes or a blood pressure test (for the "H" in helpful and hauling adults can, so their only option is usually effective in treating from the foods you eat is called hypertension, or high blood cholesterol away from your ar- is to act out their feelings. childhood depression. dietary cholesterol. pressure). The blood choles- teries. Remember that a higher Acting out behavior is only If you want your elementary This column is concerned terol test gives three numbers: number is best for HDL. An one sign of depression in age child evaluated for depres- with blood cholesterol. total cholesterol number; LDL HDL that is 40 or above is con- children. Others include being sion, please call the Min no aya Healthy arteries allow the blood (the "bad" cholesterol); HDL sidered healthy. If your HDL is crabby often, feeling bored most win Clinic at (218) 879-1227, or to flow freely. When arter- (the "helpful" cholesterol) under 40, you need to increase of the time, increased whining the Center for American Re- ies are clogged with a waxy Total cholesterol numbers. your physical activity. or clingy behavior and a fre- sources in Duluth, (218) 726- substance called cholesterol, A total cholesterol number that quent sad look on their faces. 1370. the heart has to work harder to is 200 or less is considered Next month’s column will dis- Unlike adults, depressed kids Children should always be pump blood through your body. healthy. A total cholesterol of cuss ways to reduce the choles- rarely have low energy levels. happy. We want to help them This is a major cause of heart 200-239 means that you should terol in your diet. If you want However, not all kids who act get there when they are not. disease, which can lead to heart make changes in your food more information about the FDL out have depression. Also, not attacks and strokes. and get more exercise. Total Public Health Nursing Dept., There are two types of blood cholesterol that is 240 or higher call Amber at (218) 878-3079. Health care reform, if passed, will apply cholesterol. Each moves dif- means you are at increased risk differently to American Indians ferently through your arteries. for clogged arteries. he nation’s top health official Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services, told Indian Country leaders that Heart healthy recipe: Raspberry Smoothie Tthe Obama administration believes American Indians deserve special consideration with regard to national health care reform. (serves one) Sebelius said that President Obama himself said in an appearance before a joint session of Congress Sept. 9 that he supports a man- Ingredients date that says individuals must purchase health insurance, much One-fourth C. orange juice like car insurance. Honey (to taste) But Sebelius said clarification was needed for Indian Country. One-half C. washed, stemmed raspberries The Obama administration strongly believes that the individual One-half C. plain, low-fat yogurt mandate and subsequent policies don’t apply to American Indians or Alaska Natives. Instructions Yvette Robideaux, Indian health Service Director said the com- Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth. ment was noteworthy. As yet, the Obama administration has not laid out its specific Nutrition Facts: Calories: 124; protein: 6g; carbohydrate: 27g; fiber: 4g; sugar: 20g; health policies, nor has it made many specific commitments to fat: 0g; cholesterol: 3mg American Indians and Alaska Natives. The story was reported in Indian Country Today. October 2009 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 11 Health News

When kids get colds • Diphenhydramine (dries up a • Elders over 65 yrs. are expected the public health nursing coor- Who kids eat with Understanding your cholesterol numbersBy Shari Gentilini, Pharmacist runny nose, stops sneezing and to have some immunity to the dinator for the FDL Reservation. points to how much It’s back-to-school time. That itching) virus as they were probably ex- Her email address is debsmith@ means more contact with the • Guaifenesin (used to loosen posed to a similar virus earlier fdlrez.com they’ll eat germs that can make kids sick. chest congestion) in their lives. The amount of calories a child The illness children have most Shari Gentilini is a pharmacist at Fortunately, the most important Growth of Native consumes depends on who she or frequently is the common cold, the Min-No-Aya-Win Clinic Phar- things you can do to protect your he eats with. or upper respiratory infection. macy. You can reach her at (218) family’s health are also easy and foods improves health A study published in the Au- The germs that cause the com- 878-2157 or cheap: and creates new jobs gust 2009 issue of the American mon cold are viruses so there is [email protected]. Wash your hands. Proper hand Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds no medication that will get rid of washing will significantly reduce in Indian Country that children and teenagers ages them. the spread of the common cold Native foods help bring eco- 9-15 can be influenced by how Update on the H1N1 much their friends weigh. Of course, you will want to and flu. Keep hand sanitizers nomic stability to Indian reserva- In the study, 130 kids were make your child feel better when influenza virus with you and use them! There are tions and rural areas. By Deb Smith, FDL Public Health plenty of them at a Dollar store. Tribes around the country are allowed to snack as much as he or she is sick. But it is im- they wanted while with a friend portant to remember that fever, Nursing Dept. Teach your children how to wash working to improve health by If you’ve kept an eye on the their little hands so they don’t get planting, eating and preserving or peer they did not know. All cough, and a runny nose are the children ate more when they news, you know that the whole sick. foods native to this country and natural ways for the body to get were with a friend than with a world is currently in a “pan- Cover your cough! It doesn’t cost their specific locale. This focus rid of the germs that are making stranger. The overweight kids demic” with the new H1N1 flu helps in the development of new it sick. anything to cough into your arm ate the most when paired with virus. The word “pandemic” businesses that help the local Over-the-counter medicine will instead of your hand. When you an overweight friend, about 300 economy. not make your child get better means “world-wide,” but it does cough, millions of germs spray more calories than with a leaner The Tsyunhehkwa, Oneida faster. Sometimes when symp- not describe how severe the onto the people and items around friend. toms are severe or interfere with illness is. No one can predict you. Nation, Wis. has developed and The research also found that sleep, it may be necessary to use the impact of this virus over the Stay away from others as much harvested the ancient practice of friendship itself makes the appe- these medications for comfort. coming months, but public health as possible when you are sick. planting corn, squash and beans tite grow stronger. When over- Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is experts remain concerned that You may be able to get advice together which is known as the weight kids ate with friends of used to relieve pain and reduce the influenza virus could cause from your medical provider by “three sisters.” Traditional me- similar weight they consumed an fever in children of all ages. severe health and social problems phone, rather than sitting in a dicinal plants and herbs are also extra 250 calories than with obese Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) is also throughout the country and the crowded medical lobby. being cared for in an attempt to kids they had just met. used to relieve pain and reduce world. Finally, get a seasonal influenza help them proliferate. Lead researcher and clinical fever. However, Ibuprofen should You may have seen the FDL shot now. It will protect you from Tohono O’odham, Ariz. Band psychologist Sarah-Jeanne Salvy not be used for babies younger Public Health Nurses at the other strains of flu, too. Members are planting tepary says her research demonstrates an eye-opening social theory: than six months. community centers or worksites There are many good tips on how beans and cholla buds, native to obesity can be contagious. Always read labels carefully giving people their seasonal in- to stay healthy, how to care for the Southwest U.S. and Mexico as fluenza “shots.” This year people sick people in the home, how to an aid to battle diabetes, as well Salvy added that shaming kids as many products contain more over their bodies could drive than one medication. It is always will need two different vaccines. tell if you’re sick and how to pre- as preparing and packaging these We expect that the H1N1 vaccine pare your home and family for a foods for sale. them to social isolation, a much best to give doses according to worse place to be. Her previ- will be available by mid-October. more severe public health event. At the Dine Southwest High the weight of your child rather ous research found that obese Because only a small amount of For that information, go to www. School, a charter school in Ariz., than their age. Finally, never give teens eat an average of 400 more the vaccine will be sent to us at a the kitchen is a testing ground for aspirin to children! health.state.mn.us to learn more calories when alone, compared to time, the Centers for Disease Con- a salsa business that uses ancient Do not use the following from the Minn. Department of when they’re in the company of cultural practices for preserving medications in children younger trol (CDC) has recommended that Health and go to www.cdc.gov/ friends. food. than six years old without first the following groups of people h1n1flu to learn more from the In related news, Harvard talking to your medical pro- receive the H1N1 vaccines first: CDC. The Fond du Lac Reservation researcher Nicholas Christakis vider or pharmacist. They have • pregnant women, The health care recommenda- has a group called Gitigaan; the and colleagues analyzed 32 years caused serious problems for some • people who live with or care for tions may change frequently as literal translation means to plant of data from a social network children. Medication can always children younger than 6 months the experts gain new informa- a garden. The Gitigaan members of 12,000 adults and found that have unwanted effects, especially of age, healthcare and emergen- tion. Watch the FDL Reservation share seeds, produce and seek peoples’ chances of becoming in children. The medications to cy medical services personnel, website for new information and advice from Master Gardeners. obese increased 37 percent if a avoid for children younger than • persons between the ages of links to important websites. If Information for part of this spouse became obese, 40 percent six years are: 6 months and 24 years of age, you have questions about any story came from News From if a sibling became obese, and 57 •Dextromethorphan (used to sup- and people ages 25 through public health issue, please call Indian Country. percent if a friend became obese. press cough) 64 years who have a chronic the Public Health Nursing office The story was published in • Pseudoephedrine (clears up health disorder or compromised at (218) 878-2198. the Time, Inc. and Yahoo! News nasal congestion) immune systems. Debra M. Smith, R.N., P.H.N., is websites. Page 12 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | October 2009 Ashi-niswi giizisoog (Thirteen Moons) Binaakwe Giizis is the falling moon and begins its cycle as a new moon on October 18. For trees, winter is effectively a time of drought (snow is frozen water and is thus unavail- able moisture to plants). Because leaves transpire moisture from the leaves to the air, trees Binaakwe Giizis drop leaves to conserve moisture during the water-limited winter months.

The world was created when muskrat brought mud from the bottom of the flood to be The Mooz Hunt placed on turtle’s back. The turtle’s shell has thirteen central plates, called scutes. The By Wayne Dupuis, FDL Resource Management traditional Ojibwe calendar year follows a 13 moon lunar cycle. The names of each Tips for raising (and soothing) a new baby Treaties negotiated between the Anishinaabe (Chippewa) and the United States moon are influenced by natural phenomena, animal activity, and cultural practices Government during the 1800s established the right to hunt, fish, and gather within and beliefs. Because the area in which Ojibwe is spoken is so vast, not all Ojibwe the ceded territories. Our ancestors who negotiated these treaties knew the impor- people use the same names for the moons. tance of being able to sustain our lifestyles with the resources that were provided by the Creator. Time has elapsed since the signing of the treaties and many rights have been eroded by efforts to repress the bemaadizid (lifeways) of the Anishinaabe. There was a long period of time that state conservation officers imposed state laws over giiyosewin (hunting) of key natural resources. As a result, many guns and stores of wild rice and meat were confiscated. Since the mid 1980s, and after much deliberation and legal action, the states have been persuaded to recognize our rights - known as usufructuary rights - to hunt, fish and gather within the ceded territories. Since 1989, the Fond du Lac Band has co-managed the giishkashkizhigewin (harvest) of mooz (moose). The Band’s wildlife biologist, Mike Shrage, has shared some interesting statistics on mooz hunt, pre- sented in the graph below. So to the mooz, we say migwiitch. To those who have come before us and in- endamowin (thought) of our ability to sustain ourselves in this life we say mik- wendaagoziwag (they are remembered). Migwiitch.

More than meat… By Dave Wilsey UMN Extension Mooz. An important source of meat for many families, but this animal is a resource that is much more. I had the good fortune to speak with several FDL elders about the moose over the past few weeks. Wayne Dupuis Sr. constructed the dewe’igan (drum) pictured above from a moose hide. Jeff Savage’s work on wiingashk (sweet grass) baskets led him to fabricate traditional moose bone needles used in their crafting, then to the creation of arrowheads, and ultimately to intricate carvings using the bone as a medium. Sonny Greensky shared his recollections of the moose hide used as a bootaa- gan (mortar for wild rice threshing). The hide was laid over a small hole dug in the ground and threshers danced on the rice supported by maple poles, which made their footsteps lighter as required by the task. Eshkanag (horns/antlers) drop every spring and in their collection and display many of us bring the mooz into our homes and our lives.

Events: Thirteen Moons is a monthly production of Fond du Lac Resource Management Division and October 15: 13 Moons Workshop: Waawaashkeshiwi / Baanizhaawe, University of Minnesota Extension. Content is based on the appropriate moon, and addresses Deer Processing. Info (218)878-8001 culture, ecology, and the management of natural resources. Comments and contributions should be directed to FDL Resource Management @ 218.878.8001 October 2009 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 13 (Thirteen Moons) Parenting Page

Tips for raising (and soothing) a new baby

By Lucy Carlson though your baby is still young, settle down she still needs your approval Babies cry if they are hun- ecoming a parent is an and praise. When you show gry, afraid, or uncomfortable. exciting change in your enthusiasm about your baby’s They also cry if they are sick, Blife. But it can be a stress- new accomplishments, your too cold, or have a wet diaper. ful and trying time, too. Babies baby will also show enthusi- What if you check for all of change a lot during their first asm. The more attention you these problems and your baby year. Let’s take a look at what pay to your baby, the more he is still crying? Try touching and a baby is like in their second will respond. talking to him first. Give him a and third month, how they are Babies need to suck and little time to be calmed by your changing, and what we can sometimes eating does not pro- voice and gentle touch. look forward to. vide enough sucking to satisfy If that doesn’t work, here are First of all, from the time a that need. Extra sucking on a a few more suggestions: baby is born, life becomes hec- finger, thumb, or fist can help • Supply steady, monotonous tic. Our own needs seem to take your baby calm down when sounds like a vacuum cleaner, a backseat to our baby’s needs. she is upset. Pacifiers can also fans, or a radio tuned to soft But by the second month, be used to sooth babies. While music. You can try singing our baby may be settling into sucking on a pacifier, a baby is softly to your baby. a more predictable schedule, more content and prepared to • Cuddle for a while. Babies with feedings needed only every learn about his new world. need lots and lots of holding three to four hours. The baby However, don’t overuse the and touching, so rocking in may finally sleep more hours pacifier. Many times you can try a rocking chair or snuggling during the night. other ways to comfort and calm might work to calm him. a baby. This can cause blind- know that they can have an You may notice that your your baby, like holding or rock- • Keep the room a little warmer. ness, brain damage, or death. effect on their world. When baby is looking around more, ing them, or singing to them. This may help to make your your baby learns that crying showing interest in things, and Never tie a pacifier around baby sleepy. Sometimes parents think that means that someone comes, listening to voices. His or her baby’s neck. • Wrap your baby in a light if they go to their baby every it helps babies cry less, “talk” arm and leg movements may Remember that finger sucking blanket. This will lessen time he cries, they are spoil- more, play more, make more be more smooth and less jerky. is natural. Did you know that thrashing around and star- ing him by teaching him to eye contact, and explore their Your baby may have more con- some babies suck their thumbs tling. cry even more to get attention. world more. This is better both trol over his head or neck and even before they are born? You • Be sure your baby is kept Babies don’t work that way! for your baby and for you. Try it perhaps can even hold his head don’t need to be concerned if dry. If your baby tends to get Baby researchers agree that it and see! up while on his tummy! your baby or preschooler sucks diaper rash, wash her bot- is important to go to your baby Some (but certainly not all) their fingers. It is a great stress tom with water and leave her promptly when he starts crying. Information taken from “Parent- babies at this age are able to reliever and most children stop diaper off for a while to let In fact, this will lead to less cry- ing the First Year” University roll from their side to their thumb-sucking by themselves her skin dry. If it is cold in the ing later. of Wisconsin-Extension NCR back. Remember not to leave by the time they are five if no house, wrap her in a blanket. By about the fourth week Publication No. 321 your baby alone at this age on one calls too much attention to • Give her new things to look of life, infants use fussing or a table or bed as he could flip it. at in case she is bored. Hang complaining noises when they Lucy Carson specializes in early over or wiggle off. The second month of your something over the crib that need something. If you answer childhood education. Her email A great milestone at this age baby’s life will probably be his she can look at but can’t quiet cries consistently, your is [email protected] is that your baby might start to or her peak month for crying. reach. Position her so she can baby will learn that he doesn’t smile. When you smile at your When you get through this still see you. have to scream. Remember that baby, she will smile back. Even month, things will probably • Most importantly never shake babies are social. They like to Page 14 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | October 2009

A campsite scene at the Folle Avoine Historical Park, Danbury, Wis.

(Off)-Rez adventures with the Indian Scout By Deborah Locke from which to recover. Then bark canoe, a wigwam, a dead retrieving my car from the slept well that night, sputter- one day his tone softened, his fall bear trap, the maple sugar Hinckley casino parking lot, ing once in her sleep, maybe ith calendar cleared and he became demonstration area, the wild I turned south on I-35 for St. dreaming of big bears. un- agreeable to a new adventure rice demonstration area, and Paul; the Scout turned north for W without prodding. fake woodland animals. Tiki the Rez. The Forts Folle Avoine Histori- characteristic We set forth on Interstate 35 barked at the wood bear while Tiki the Wonder Dog didn’t cal Park season ends in Septem- affability, the South, drove quickly to Hinck- rearing up on her hind legs. care where anyone turned, as ber, but private tours are given Scout sug- ley and left my car in the Grand We observed the Yellow River long as a bowl of kibble ap- through October. For more infor- gested Dan- Casino parking lot. through the trees, pea soup-like peared promptly at 6 p.m. She mation, call (715) 866-8890. bury, Wis. as a The conversation on the final in color and density. destination. He did not explain 40 minute leg of the trip was “You could almost why. devoted disproportionately to walk across parts of A year ago or longer he urged cheese -- perhaps a natural the river,” said Steve an Internet search for “Folle inclination as one heads into Wierschem in a later Avoine,” which I never found. Wisconsin. The Scout and phone interview. He’s Turns out the two were Mrs. Scout drive to Colby, Wis. the park director, and connected, and on a day as each year for cheese blocks said the algae blooms beautiful as days get, we drove and cheese curds. Fresh cheese in Yellow Lake give separate vehicles to Hinckley curds squeak when you bite Yellow River its dis- and then drove one vehicle into them, the Scout said. tinct color and smell. across the state border to Forts He turned south at the Hole We stopped by the Folle Avoine Historical Park in in the Wall Casino corner, and Park’s fur trading post Danbury. Tiki the Wonder Dog then west on County Road “U” adjacent to the village, happily rode in the back seat. and soon drove into the Cen- noting the simple fur- At the park, a short road led ter’s parking lot where we were nishings of the small from the Burnett County His- met with at least 100 cars. The homes. The path led torical Society building to the annual Folle Avione summer past old oak trees, to woodland edge and a replica tea was in full swing. Inside the Scout’s delight. Indian village. For hundreds the Center dozens of women in (The man loves large of years, the area was home at pastel clothing heard speeches trees.) various intervals to the Ojibwe, of gratitude while eating foods We entered a small Odawa, Cree, Dakota, Fox and with frosting. As they left, a few field, the site of a Sauk. stooped to pat Tiki on the head. 1900s farm located I was with the alpha Scout on “I miss my dog,” one said. south of the Center. this occasion, who for months Tiki, more of a Walmart Two stunning pine grumbled about no time for greeter than a mini Schnauzer, trees dominated the going anywhere. Other Scouts was tied up outside. view. To behold those have filled in, each performing The Scout held the dog leash trees alone made the admirably. while I snapped pictures of the drive worthwhile. Since spring, the alpha Scout village nestled in the woods, By late afternoon, said he had paperwork to do or complete with a smoking camp- the parking lot was a project to finish or an earache fire. We noted a finished birch empty. We left. After The Scout (and the Schnauzer) check out birch bark baskets. Etc. October 2009 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 15 The old Knife Falls Township Hall took a tumble in September to make way for a new FDL building that Elder Essentials will house the Resource Management Elders to see Patsy Cline Division and Tribal Court quarters. See related story on page 4. play at Chanhassen in Oct. Elders are invited to the “Always, Patsy Cline” show at the Chanhassen Dinner Theater on Oct. 17. The group will leave by bus at 8 a.m. from the Cloquet Community Center. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m.; the show starts at 1:15 p.m. The bus will Treasure Island depart at 4 p.m. and is expected to reach hosts Native Cloquet by 7 p.m. bowling tourney There is room for 50 participants. The cost to non-Enrollees is $60. Enrolled “Island Xtreme Bowl” – members will pay a $30 deposit that will be known more commonly as returned the day of the event. If you need the Treasure Island Resort to cancel, do so before Oct. 9 for a full and Casino – will hold a Na- refund. Deposits will not be returned after tive American exclusive 9-Pin that date. no tap bowling tournament “Always, Patsy Cline” is based on the starting at noon on Nov. 27, true story of Cline’s friendship with Louise which will coincide with Na- Seger, a fan from Houston. The two ex- tive American Appreciation changed letters starting in 1961. The show Day. includes many of Cline’s most popular This will be an opportu- songs such as “Crazy,” “Sweet Dreams,” nity for people from differ- and “I Fall To Pieces.” ent tribes to showcase their To sign up call Greta Klassen (218) 345- bowling skills against each 6304 or Jerry Setterquist, (218) 879-9412. other. Entry fees will be $30, $21 of which will go directly to the prize fund. The top Note from the FDL Elder prize will be $500 (based on Activity Fund Board: 60 entrants). We are fortunate to have an Elder’s For more information, call Activity Fund provided by the Reservation (651) 267-3000. Entries must Business Committee. The fund is for all be received by Nov. 22, 2009. elders age 52 and older who are enrolled FDL members. The fund is for activities and entertainment. It is administered by a voluntary Board of Elders consisting of three members from the three voting districts. By-laws govern the fair distribution of activity funds. The Board does NOT put on or run activities, but assists in planning activities. If you have an activity or event in mind, please On Sept. 6, 2009 about 30 Brookston District fill out request forms from the Elder Advo- residents, mostly children, visited Jay Cooke State cate Debra Topping, (218) 878-8053. Park. The park was selected by the children. Bag A problem in the past has been “no lunches and bus transportation were provided. shows,” or people who do not use the Shown at the top of the picture from left to right cancellation procedure. This is a waste of are Clair Friedman, Noah Delepaz, Treashaun activity money, and we hope to eliminate Brown, Amber Fineday, Morningstar Thompson, this problem for future events. and Jordan Brown. On the bottom row from the We meet the second Tuesday of each left are Jeremiah Fineday, Sam Fineday, Kaila month at 1 p.m. at the Cloquet Community Dufault, and Sara Fineday. On the left, middle, Center Library. All are welcome. Thank Joseph Fineday you. Page 16 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | October 2009 Mending the Sacred Hoop Reducing violence against women and children in Indian Country

By Deborah Locke key teaching from the FDL Working together Child Abuse Prevention con- Aference last spring was this: Men are responsible for restoring to Stop Child Abuse and internalizing traditional Native teachings that women and children are sacred. As parents: Men must hold each other account- • Never leave young children alone able. That means objecting when de- • Teach self-protection skills meaning comments are made about • Listen to your child’s fears and concerns Indian women and girls. That means • Identify people your child might trust the rejection of any dominating and • Learn to control your emotions controlling behavior of women. Rose Robinson (left) and Sandy Davidson (right) were key speakers at the spring Child • Choose babysitters carefully In particular, it means that men un- Abuse Prevention Conference held at the Cloquet Forestry Center. Robinson is the grand- • Monitor your child’s Internet use derstand that violence against women daughter of FDL Band Member Cecelia Robinson, District II Rep. 1968-’74. In the center • Recognize signs of possible abuse is FDL Band Member Bunny Jaakola, Behavior Health Coordinator at the Min no aya is not a Native tradition, but a post- • Ask for help if you need it win Clinic. Bunny organized the annual event. Colonial tradition. Ojibwe men with • Nurture your child’s self-esteem an understanding of their roots know • Negotiation and fairness: a couple • Treat others well. Make decisions that they are warriors charged with seeks mutually satisfying resolu- for the good of all. Keep in mind the protection of all Native women tions to conflict. Men learn to ac- the effect decisions have on former As family, friends and and children. No man with that cept change and compromise. and future generations. Avoid being neighbors foundation would harm a woman or • Non-threatening behavior: men greedy and stingy. Touch nothing • Recognize signs of abuse child. talk and act in a way that helps a that belongs to someone else, es- • Listen to the child’s fears How does battering a woman affect woman feel safe and comfortable pecially sacred objects. Share what • Be a mentor to a stressed parent children? Sandy Davidson is a pro- when expressing herself. you have with your brothers, sisters • Don’t be afraid to get involved gram manager at Praxis International, and other living things. a training and technical assistance The mended Sacred Hoop, which Resource: Domestic Abuse Interven- provider for the Office on Violence leaves emotional abuse, isolation, tion Project, Duluth, Minn. Signs of possible child abuse Against Women with offices in Du- male privilege and coercion behind, • Bruises, welts, burns, fractures luth and St. Paul. In her remarks, she asks this: October is the national Domestic • Dirty, neglected appearance referred to the Sacred Hoop teachings • Don’t fight or trouble anyone. Violence Awareness Month. Infor- • Malnourishment about traditional gender equality, Listen and respect others’ beliefs, mation on that subject will be avail- • Loss of appetite non-violence and the nurturing of visions and dreams. Show respect able at the Third Annual FDL Chili/ • Disturbed sleep children. for elders, parents, people and their Frybread Cookoff to be held from • Sexually transmitted disease The teachings include these: customs, and religions. Respect 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 24 in the • Frequent urinary tract infections • Shared responsibility: couples Mother Earth and all living things. Tribal Center community meeting • Sudden behavior changes mutually agree on the fair distribu- • Be true to your self and others. room. • Clinging, anxiety, withdrawal or aggression tion of work and they make family Respect all people for their gifts The cookoff gives community decisions together. and knowledge. Think before you members a chance to socialize • Fear of a person or place • Honesty and accountability: act. Keep close ties to your home- while becoming more aware of the • Avoiding physical contact couples accept responsibility for land and family. Don’t lie or gossip ramifications of this important top- • Suicidal thoughts themselves. Men acknowledge the about others for it is your spirit that ic. Band Member Jeff Tibbetts will past use of violence, admit being you are degrading. give a brief talk about the impact of The FDL Social Services Victim Advocacy Ser- wrong, and begin to communicate • Decisions were not finalized with- domestic violence on a reservation. vices are available 24 hours a day, seven days openly. out input from women. Men acted All are invited to participate and/ a week. The agency provides culturally sensi- • Respect: Men learn to listen to as spokespersons of the family, or sample the chili and frybread. tive advocacy for victims of domestic abuse, women without judgment. They and women were treated with deep Entry forms are available at the sexual assault, child abuse and general crime. become emotionally affirming and respect as the givers of life and community centers or at the Social Call Marcia Kitto at (218) 878-3782, December understanding, they value their backbone of the family. Women and Services window at the Clinic. En- Bird, (218) 878-3783 or Patricia Peterson, (218) partner’s opinions. men respected each other’s roles. tries must be received by Oct. 21. 878-3784. The after hours crisis line is (218) • Responsible parenting: duties are Children were the responsibility of For more information on the 348-1817, pager (218) 725-9298. shared. Both partners act as non-vi- the extended family. They were a event, call Community Advocate olent role models for their children. gift from the creator. Jeff Tibbets at (218) 878-3751. October 2009 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 17 Legal Q&As

Reporting ‘loss of consciousness’ while driving; Challenging the Revenue Recapture program

Dear Senior Legal Line: I specify the date of the episode sioner does not automatically Renter’s Credit Rebates before original notice of the Revenue recently had a change in and must be accompanied by cancel your driving privileges they ever get to you. Recapture. Any request for a medication that inadvertently a physician’s statement in the when you report your seizure. The entities that are allowed hearing should be made within caused me to suffer a seizure form prescribed by the Commis- They will review your physi- to do this are strictly controlled those time limits and in writ- while I was driving. Luck- sioner of Public Safety. cian’s statement to determine if under Minnesota Statutes, and ing. You should sign, date and ily, it was a very small, short Your seizure may qualify as you can safely operate a motor often are limited to municipal keep a copy for your records of seizure and no one was hurt. a “loss of consciousness or vehicle. It seems to me that entities of one sort or anoth- any written notice for a hear- My doctor says it should not voluntary control.” The rule your propensity for seizures er. In case of an ambulance bill, ing. You may also want to con- happen again after we modi- defines loss of consciousness or cleared up after your medica- a municipal ambulance service tact an attorney, whether it is a fied my medications. How- voluntary control as the inabil- tion were modified, so your can use the Revenue Recapture private attorney or this Senior ever, it got me to thinking – do ity to assume or retain upright prognosis for no further sei- Program. Municipal ambulance Citizens’ Law Project Attorney, I have to report my seizure to posture without support or the zures is very favorable and the services are usually identifi- to assist you. the state Department of Motor inability to respond rationally to Commissioner will most likely able as they may contain the We have had experiences Vehicles? external stimuli. It seems to me not cancel your driving privi- name of the municipality town, where a request for a hearing Esther that a seizure would fall under leges. county or township. Private got no response. Again, in such this definition. If so, you must Contact your local DMV office ambulance services can use the a situation, an attorney can fol- Dear Esther: report it within 30 days of the or go to the “Drivers License Revenue Recapture Program if low up with an administrative I am glad that you are okay seizure, along with the physi- Forms” link on the Department they are licensed under certain hearing. Such non-responsive- and that no one was hurt. cian’s statement. of Public Safety’s Driver and requirements and if that am- ness from the opposing party However, the law was passed If you fail to submit the Vehicle Services webpage. bulance service area is located shows the importance of you for just such situations. You report, the Commissioner of in at least part of your county. keeping a copy of your writ- and others could have been Public Safety can cancel or Dear Senior Legal Line: My However, private ambulance ten request for a hearing. Your hurt. Minnesota law and rules deny your driving privileges for Renter’s Credit Rebate (also services have to rely on a notice and request may be an set out certain procedures that six months from the date of the known as “renter’s refund”) county to be their “Claimant issue in a hearing. allow the Commissioner of the failure to report. was not forwarded to me but Agency”. In short, if you receive a Department of Public Safety Once you report, the Commis- instead was taken through the If the ambulance service is non-municipal ambulance letter (the agency that administers sioner will review your report Revenue Recapture Program. a private company, any notice notifying you of Revenue Recap- driving privileges) to review and the physician’s statement. It was taken to pay an unpaid letters of revenue recapture that ture and it has not been sent by each situation to determine if If your physician’s statement ambulance bill that was not you receive should come from a county, you have a defense there is too much risk to allow gives a favorable prognosis for covered by my insurance. the county in which the private against a Revenue Capture. the driver to continue to have control of your condition, the The ambulance service said ambulance primarily services. driving privileges. Commissioner will not cancel it was able to get paid by my If the private ambulance service This column is written by the Driving means independence. your driving privileges. A fa- tax refunds or Renter’s Credit does not comply with this Senior Citizens’ Law Project. It is The removal of a person’s driv- vorable prognosis can be made Rebate. Is this legal? requirement it would be a de- not meant to give complete an- ing privileges is serious and not that the seizure was the first Mickie fense in a hearing and you may swers to individual questions. If taken lightly. Minnesota Rule seizure you experienced in four get back the money that was you are 60 years of age or older governs “loss of consciousness or more years; that the seizure Dear Mickie: “recaptured.” To challenge this and live within the Minnesota or voluntary control.” It states was due to an intervening and Yes, the Minnesota Depart- revenue recapture, you must Arrowhead Region, you may that a driver shall report an self-limiting temporary illness ment of Revenue can sometimes first timely request a hearing. contact us with questions for episode of loss of consciousness treated by a physician, or that aid in the collection of unpaid Whether or not the letter legal help by writing to: Senior or voluntary control, in writing, you forgot to take your medica- debts for certain entities or comes from a private company, Citizens’ Law Project, Legal Aid to the DMV either at the time tion; or the short and long term agencies. The Revenue Recap- municipality, county or other Service of Northeastern Minne- or when applying for a driver’s prognosis is favorable for some ture Program allows certain government entity, you have the sota, 302 Ordean Bldg., Duluth, license or within 30 days after other reason. entities to collect unpaid debts right to request a hearing within Minn. 55802 the episode. Each report must In other words, the Commis- by getting your tax refunds or 45 days of the mailing of the Page 18 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | October 2009

Community news

Birthdays brother, Garrett Defoe, who Happy Birthday to my Contact Nancy’s daughter, James, Cedar, Manny, Sage, Happy 3rd Birthday to our will be 42. Happy Birthday to Godmother Anita Defoe on Oct. Kathy King, with questions at Kayla, Josyaah, Maria, Nick, beautiful niece, Opichi Marie my brother Roy Defoe Jr. and 30th! (218)485-1958 Willow, Nathan, and my little Petite, on October 2. to my mom, Geraldine Defoe. With love from Maria and friend Danny. Love, Auntie Janelle and Their birthday is on the same family In loving memory of Cheryl Bryan L. Bosto (“Bear”) Uncle Mel day: Oct. 17. (Diver) Schultz, who passed Sherry Defoe and the whole Congratulations away on Sept. 22, 2002. We still Thanks to all who helped Happy Birthday to Johnny Defoe Family Congratulations to John miss you every day. with Grandparents Day at the (I’m your cuz, I can call you Blanchard, Jr. and his fiancé, Your family, husband Paul Brookston Center on Sept. 13! that) Blanchard, Jr. on Oct. 8th! Happy Birthday to Sherry Ashley, on the birth of their Schultz, children Aaron, Paul, We had a crowd of 41. The Love from your cousin, Jamie Defoe on Oct. 3 son, Jett John Blanchard on Charlie and Nicole, parents grandparents received a gift From Sheree, Christine, Curtis Sept. 4. We wish you many Faye and Chuck Diver, and your for attending, and everyone Happy Birthday Johnny and Shane, Meia and Kade blessings and much happiness. sister Karen, and brothers Chuck enjoyed a meal of ham, potato Blanchard! Travis and Jamie and Kevin, and niece Rochelle salad, wild rice, vegetables Love from Auntie El Margaret Needham with the and nephew Kevin Jr. and cookies. The day would Center for American Indian Wedding not have gone well without Happy Birthday to my brother, Resources in Duluth reports on anniversaries In memory of Norma Graves, the assistance of generous my friend, Wes Bassett on Oct. birthdays for FDL employees Happy First Wedding beloved sister and aunt, who volunteers! Thanks for a 9th! Thanks for letting the sun in health care: Chuck Walt, Anniversary to Wes and Sara passed away on Sept. 22, 2007. wonderful job of working shine! Ho Wah! (lol) Associate Director, Oct. 26; Bassett (Oct. 4th) and Happy We know you are watching over together. Love from your sister, Jamie Lorraine Turner, M.D., Oct. 30; Second Wedding Anniversary us all. Karrie Smith, Recreation Rhonda Bodin, Pharmacy to Kyle and Heather (Bassett) With love from your family Coordinator Brookston Happy Birthday Wes Bassett Technician, Oct. 26. Happy Valcourt (Oct. 20th). Community Center on Oct. 9. I love you, son. Birthday to all! Love and hugs to all of you Thank you Mom from Mom I have left my job as Sawyer For sale Happy (belated) Birthday to Youth Coordinator and accepted Cabin on Big Lake on FDL Happy Birthday to our Trevor Ojibway (Sept. 15) and Memorials the Brookston Community leased land. Semi-furnished. wonderful Uncle, John to Sam Ojibway, Oct. 18. In memory of Edward D. Center Manager position. The Beautiful view, fireplace, great Blanchard, Sr. on Oct. From your family Howes (Oct. 2, 1996) and decision was hard to make neighbors. $20,000. Serious 22nd! We love you so much! Nancy M. Howes (Sept. 30, because I worked with such a inquiries only. (218) 591-5284. Travis and Jamie Happy 11th Birthday Katie 2004) great group of kids. Stapleton on October 2, 2009. Thanks to all the parents, Home for sale in the Cloquet Happy Birthday to my brother, We Love You! Our family chain is broken, community members, co- District on leased land. John Blanchard. Love from Dad and Ashley and nothing seems the same. workers, staff and especially Three bedrooms, 1 bath, full Love, Ellen But as God calls us one by the youth of the Sawyer basement, many updates. Large Happy Birthday one, the chain will link again. District for making my time fenced in yard. Any questions Wishing my daughter, to Christopher in Sawyer so enjoyable. Over or to view call (218) 878-0574 Annabelle Henschel, a Happy Houle, Jr. on Oct. We miss you both! the last years we have built or (218) 269-1356. 1st Golden Birthday on October 23! Christopher will From Mom and sisters Carol, strong friendships, through the 1st. be five. Margaret and Pat planning of activities and day- Home on Big Lake in Sawyer, Love you always my girl, With love from to-day operations. Minn. Located within 15 miles Mama your family A memorial will be held for My many conversations with of three golf courses, 30 miles Happy 8th Nancy Howes, who passed our youth helped me do my job from Duluth. Built in 1990. Miss Meia Diamond will birthday to Molly away on Sept. 30, 2004. It better. Parents, be proud of your Two bdrm, 1.5 baths, sauna, turn 1 year of age on October Fineday on Oct. will be held at the Fond du kids. They assisted us in so fireplace, open floor plan. 8. Happy Birthday Meia from 2nd! Lac Elder Nutrition Program many ways. A special thanks to Attached 2-car garage and your Grandma Sherry! Happy Love, Mom, Dad meeting room from 1 p.m. to 3 our “regulars” -- Cole, Jordan, detached 2-car insulated pole Birthday on October 12 to my and Greenlee p.m. on Oct. 3, 2009. Mia, Taco, Cody, Jess, Brody, building. On private lot with 93 October 2009 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 19

ft. of lakeshore; driveway and Giizhigookwe “Fine Day to Dr. Kendall for years of care, Traditional Service on Sept. 6 in Patricia Marie Campbell septic tank on 56 feet of FDL Woman”), 85, passed into the and to the Interfaith Care Center the Sawyer Center. Burial was (Granhay), 68, of Duluth, died leased land. Asking $245,900. spirit world on for quality care during the past at the Sawyer Cemetery. on Aug. 27, 2009. She was a Call (218) 879-5617 for more Aug. 31, 2009. several weeks. Fond du Lac Reservation Band info. She was born A Mass of Christian Burial Cody Michael Tiessen, Member, born in Cass Lake, Oct. 10, 1923 near was held Sept. 4 at the Holy 18, of Sawyer, passed away Minn. on March 13, 1941 Charming 2-bedroom, Hayward, Wis. Family Catholic Church, unexpectedly on Sept. 10, 2009. to Viola Costello and Ernest 2-bath log home with loft on a to Gust Sharlow Cloquet. Burial was at the Old He was born on July 31, 1991 in Belcourt Sr. wooded lot with spacious 2-car Sr. and Harriet Holy Family Cemetery, Cloquet. Duluth. Patricia enjoyed country detached garage. Open floor Livingston. Marie was married Cody enjoyed western music and fruits and plan with radiant in-floor heat, to Jack Reed, a World War II Charles Lee Greensky, four-wheeling, vegetables fresh from her garden. She also loved to have a natural gas stove/fireplace, Veteran. (“Ozah-wah-na-kwad”) 52, of hunting and company. Much of her free time and a Jacuzzi tub. Assessed Nicknamed “Magee,” Marie Sawyer, passed away peacefully spending time was devoted to the Lifetime at $179,000, asking $150,000. was much loved and revered on Sept. 2, 2009. He with his family Channel and to the Minnesota Must sell. (218) 213-6190. by the community and her was born on March and friends. Vikings. Patricia’s friendships extended family. Though she 21, 1957 in Cloquet He was were lasting and deep. She Obituaries had no children of her own, to Isaac and preceded in death by his touched many lives, and will be Florence Mae Greensky, she helped to raise her young Florence (Shabiash) grandfathers, Charles John sorely missed. 82, of Sawyer, passed away brothers and sisters while Greensky. Tiessen and Herman Wise Sr.; She was preceded in death peacefully on Aug. 20, 2009 in living at the Lac Courte Oreilles Chuck enjoyed grandmother June Wise and by her brothers Vincent Demo, her home surrounded by her Reservation in Wisconsin and hunting, fishing and golfing. cousin Evan Tiessen. John Belcourt, and Scherwin family. She was born on Dec. later when the family moved to “He was an awesome hunter,” Cody is survived by his Costello; her daughter Teresa 28, 1926 in Cloquet to Mike and the Fond du Lac Reservation. said Virginia Melin, who Chuck mother Gayle M. Tiessen; father Kingbird, son Delmar Campbell Susan (Blacketter) Shabiash. Marie was a special auntie called his “Little Love.” Louis E. Wise; grandmother Jr., and grandsons Allan Florence loved to several nieces and nephews Chuck also excelled at golf. Alvina Tiessen; sisters Maria Lussier and Adrian Campbell, cooking and caring as well as other children who The couple once played 52 Tiessen, Candace Defoe, Jamie granddaughters Eliza Rose for her family. lovingly referred to her as holes in a single day, Virginia Wise and Stacie Porter; brothers Lussier and Nazaree English. She is preceded “Auntie Gee.” said, adding “We did everything Justin Defoe, Wayne Reynolds, Her survivors include her in death by her Marie enjoyed reading, together.” Michael Barney, Louis Barney brothers, Ernest Belcourt husband Isaac, playing bingo with her friends, He was a good cook and and Kevin Ladue; also aunts, Charles Szimiot, sisters Carol her parents, son “31” family card parties, made an excellent beef roast. uncles, many nieces, nephews Woodard, LaVonne Arrell, Julie Mike “Geeposh,” participating in Fond du Lac Chuck loved all his and special friend Brittany Ann Costello, daughters DeAnn daughter Sharon “Jug,” Elder activities, watching the grandchildren, but had a Reilly. Bellanger, Susan Jane Belcourt, Margaret Campbell, Billie Jo grandson Christopher “Gazoo,” Grand Ol’ Opry, and doing word special place in his heart for his Visitation was held the Campbell, Kara Applebee, two brothers and a sister. On finds. She was an excellent grandson, Nicholas. Nicholas evening of Sept. 13 at the numerous grandchildren and Sept. 2, 2009, Florence’s son, Scrabble player. Marie was is the son of Chuck’s deceased Sawyer Chapel, and continued great grandchildren. Chuck, passed away. a role model to the younger daughter, Tishina. through the night until the Sept. Visitation began at 4 p.m. on Florence is survived by her generations by being sober for He was preceded in death 14 funeral service, also held Aug. 31 at the Bena Community children Sam (Judy), Sweedy 30 years and being smoke free by his parents; brother at the Chapel. Burial was in Center until the 1 p.m. funeral (Carl) Carlson, and Betty since 1986. Michael; sister Sharon “Jug” Sawyer Cemetery. service on Sept. 1, also at the “Habe” (Buck) Porter; 21 She was preceded in death by Cunningham and daughter Bena Center. Patricia was buried grandchildren and many great- her mother and father, husband Tishina Benjamin. at the Lakeview Cemetery in grandchildren, brother Donald Jack Reed, brothers Connie Charles is survived by Bena. (Sharon) Shabiash, sister Bonita “Alfred”, Gust Jr., Allen, Robert Virginia Melin; his children’s Barney and many nieces and and John and sisters Josephine mother Lisa Benjamin; nephews. and Muriel. Marie is survived daughters Tara and Andrea Future television star Joey Barney, Jr., Visitation began on Aug. by two brothers, Ronald and Benjamin and Angelique age 7 months, appeared on Duluth’s 23 at the Sawyer Center and George, as well as special Vos; grandchildren Nicholas, KBJR Channel 6 early morning News continued through the evening nephew Marc and many other Leiah, Dante, Ira and Jaden segment on Sept. 10 as the Northland’s until the 10 a.m. Traditional family members. Benjamin; siblings Sam (Judy) “Cutest Baby.” Each Thursday morning Service on Aug. 24, 2009. Burial The family would like to Greensky, Betty (Bucky) Porter a cute baby from the viewing area is was at the Sawyer Cemetery. give a special thank you to and Ardith (Carl) Carlson; also featured. The happy baby was born on Fond du Lac Home Health Care many nieces and nephews. Feb. 5, 2009 to Joey and Rachel Barney. Aides (Sue, Wendy, Wanda and Visitation began at 8 p.m. on Shirley) who helped Marie on a Sept. 5 and continued through Marie Ellen Reed (Mino- daily basis. 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