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A Monthly Chronicle of White Earth Reservation
Vol. 24 No. 5 White Earth, Minn. [email protected] Wednesday, May 1, 2019
23rd Annual White Earth Career and Job Fair 15 candidates are certified to run in White Earth Special Election The White Earth Reservation The RBC appointed attorney Frank Business Committee recently announced Bibeau as the White Earth Contest they have appointed members to the Judge. Bibeau was the Contest Judge White Earth Election Board, a Contest for the White Earth Elections in 2018. Judge and established the order that can - The Council also approved the didates will appear on the ballot for a AutoVote EPollBook system by Special Election to be held June 4. Automated Election Services (AES) to A Special Election is being held to provide more security and integrity to fill the remaining term of Chairman the electoral system. Each polling site Terry Tibbetts who passed away from an will have two EPollBooks connected by on-going illness on March 17. Tibbetts a secure internet connection to AutoVote was elected to a four-year term in 2016. hosted by AES. EPollBooks log into the Fifteen candidates were certified by AutoVote server with a unique user the RBC to run for the Chairperson posi - name and password identifying the par - tion. To determine the order of how the ticular polling site. names will appear on the ballot, the Voters are located in the EPollBook names were put in a birchbark basket and if they are confirmed eligible, they The White Earth Scholarship Program and were randomly pulled out one-by- sign the EPollBook capturing the signa - sponsored their 23rd one. ture electronically. The signature marks Annual Career and Job The order from 1-15 are as follows: the voter status as “voted at the polls” Fair April 26 at the Brent Gish, Lainey Fineday, Sandra and also captures the date and time. The Circle of Life Academy. St. Clair, Ronald Fairbanks, Tara voter is then presented a ballot to mark Thirty-six vendors and Mason, Michael Thompson, Rae Ann and insert into the ballot tabulator. If a more than 180 Smith, Leigh Harper, Teresa St. Clair, voter has already voted at another loca - students from COLA, Patricia Moran, Michael Fairbanks, tion or submitted an absentee ballot, the Frazee, Mahnomen, Robert Durant, Eugene Sommers, voter record is locked to prevent dupli - Waubun, Cass Lake- Clifford Crowell, and David Greene. cate voting. Bena, Moorhead, and Eight tribal members applied for the All candidates were given the Bagley attended. Election Board and the White Earth opportunity to submit an article and pic - Students learned about RBC accepted all eight applicants. ture for this issue, not all candidates sub - colleges, employment Appointed to the Board are Beverly mitted an article. The candidate’s arti - & training opportunities, Smith, Vernie Hisgun, Toni Vizenor and cles were arranged in the order of how area businesses, Mildred Fairbanks. Alternates are Joy they will be placed on the ballot. military and more. Annette, Doreen Clark, Pam Aspinwall To read what candidates have to say Photos by and Mindy Wolbert. turn to pages 26-30 . Candace Rastedt N E 4 D M D 1
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Anishinaabeg Today Shooting Star to host independent living services forum Options Interstate Resource Center for Independent volunteers appointed by the governor. This council works The Anishinaabeg Today (AT) is the offical publica - Living, Freedom Resource Center, White Earth Vocational collaboratively with the Centers for Independent Living and tion of White Earth Reservation and is published once a Service Program and the Minnesota Statewide Independent coordinated activities with other entities in the state that pro - month. Editorials and articles appearing in the AT are Living Council (MNSILC) are hosting a forum to share vide service similar to complementary to independent living the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily information about independent living services around the services. reflect the opinion or attitude of the AT staff or the White area on Thursday, May 9 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Earth Reservation Business Committee. Shooting Star Casino. The event is free and open to the pub - The AT reserves the right to reject any advertising lic. Lunch is on your own. Creating the Future for or materials submitted for publication. The submission The day will begin with a ceremony and blessing by of articles, and photos is encouraged, however, they are Lew Murray, White Earth spiritual healer. White Earth Independent Living subject to editing for grammar, length, and malicious/ Judge David Degroat will provide back ground about White May 9, 2019 / 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. libelous content. The Editor makes the sole decision of Earth. Nate Aalgaard, Executive Director, Freedom Shooting Star Casino what is published in the AT and will not assume any Resource Center; from Options Interstate Resource Centers responsibility for unsolicited material nor will the AT Randy Sorensen, Executive Director, Corey Birkholz, ADA Free and open to the public guarantee publication upon submission. Deadlines are Specialist and David Espinoza, Equipment Technician, a rep - strictly enforced! Deadline dates are printed on Page 2 resentative from the White Earth Vocational Rehabilitation 9 - 9:45: Welcome, Anita Olson - Chair of MNSILC, in each issue. Program will present information about programs and ser - Ceremony and Blessing, Lew Murray - White Earth vices unique to their center for independent living. Spiritual Leader, History of White Earth - Judge David The AT is distributed at no charge to all postal In the afternoon Nate Aalgaard, Director of Freedom DeGroat. patrons living on White Earth Reservation, and by mail Resources will introduce the independent living philosophy. to White Earth Reservation members (who request the 9:45 to noon : Programs and services for people with dis - Panel members Randy Sorensen, Jesse Smith, Gloria newspaper - one per household) living within the United abilities. Presenters: Randy Sorensen - Options Lafriniere, Marvin Tibbetts and others will have a conversa - States. The cost of a newspaper subscription is $12 per Resource Center, Nate Aalgaard - Freedom Resource tion about the core services of independent living centers. year for non-members (including descendants) living off Center, Corey Birkholz - ADA Coordinator, Options The audience will be invited to share stories and ask ques - the reservation. The AT can be read online for no cost Resource Center, David Espinoza - Equipment at www.whiteearth.com. tions. Technician, Options Resource Center, and a representa - “Options has worked to make our service area a better tive of White Earth Vocational Rehabilitation. For more information call 218-983-3285 Ext. place to live, work and play for people with disabilities,” said 5903, email: [email protected], fax: 218-983- Randy Sorensen, Executive Director of Options Interstate 12 to 1 : Lunch on your own 3641, or write to: Resource Center. “We are a consumer-controlled, communi - 1 to 1:20 : Presentation: What’s all the Fuss about ty based, cross disability, non-residential center that is Anishinaabeg Today Independent Living? Nate Aalgaard - Executive Director, designed and operated within a local community by individ - PO Box 418 Freedom Resource Center. An introduction into the inde - uals with disabilities. We provide an array of independent White Earth, MN 56591 pendent living philosophy living services that are free of charge to individuals request - Member of the ing them.” v 1:20 to 3:30 : Panel Presentation: An Interactive Native American Journalist Association “MNSILC works with the centers of independent living v Discussion. Panel members: Randy Sorensen - Options Minnesota Newspaper Association to advance the philosophy of independent living,” said Anita Resource Center, Jesse Smith - Independent Living Olson, Chairperson of MNSILC. “MNSILC and the centers Specialist, Options Resource Center, Gloria Lafriniere - WER Business Committee promote the integration and full inclusion of people with dis - White Earth Vocational Rehabilitation Program, Marvin abilities in Minnesota communities.” Tibbetts - White Earth Vocational Rehabilitation Program Options and Freedom are two of eight centers indepen - 3:30 to 4:20 : Audience Participation and Questions and Eugene “Umsy” Tibbetts dent living in Minnesota. Answers Vice Chairman / White Earth Vocational Service Program is dedicated to District III Representative providing services for people with disabilities on the White 4:20 : Closing remarks. Anita Olson - Chair of Minnesota Earth Reservation. Statewide Independent Living Council Leonard Alan Roy MNSILC is a federally mandated council of community Secretary-Treasurer
Raymond Auginaush Sr. Jeff Bisek named Administrator of Excellence District I Representative
Kathy Goodwin (St. Paul, MN) – The Minnesota Association of School Public School. District II Representative Administrators (MASA) has named Jeff Bisek, Bisek is an active MASA member and a member of the Superintendent of Mahnomen Public Schools, a 2019 Legislative Finance Sub-Committee. He is also a member Administrator of Excellence. Bisek received this award in of the American Association of School Administrators Editor recognition of his leadership, concern for students, and (AASA). Bisek has received the District 30 Administrator active involvement in professional and community affairs. of the Year Award. Gary W. Padrta He was honored at a statewide recognition ceremony during Bisek received a master's degree in Education the MASA/MASE Spring Conference, March 7-8, 2019, at Leadership from Minnesota State University Moorhead and Future Issues * the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest in Brooklyn Park. a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Education from North Bisek’s achievements reflect his ability to lead impor - Dakota State University. Deadline Issue Date tant changes in the educational system. Under his leader - Each year, MASA recognizes members for their contri - ship, Mahnomen implemented a 1:1 technology initiative, bution to public education. MASA is a professional organi - May 29 June 5 dramatically increased Indian education and culture pro - zation of Minnesota’s school leaders, including superinten - gramming, added all-day every-day 4-year Pre-K program - dents, assistant superintendents, directors of special educa - June 26 July 3 ming, and added Behavioral Interventionist and tion, and other central office administrators, as well as state Home/School Liaison staff positions. Bisek led several dis - department administrators, college and university profes - July 31 August 7 trict-wide facilities improvements including upgrading sors, and other educators throughout Minnesota dedicated technology infrastructure and WiFi access, building a to educational leadership for students. August 29 September 4 seven-classroom early childhood addition, and creating a Makerspace Lab for expansion of STEM programming. September 25 October 2 Prior to the superintendency, Bisek served as a High White Earth Nation has a Facebook * Deadline and issue dates subject to change School Principal at Mahnomen Public Schools. He was an community page! Feel free to visit us at: AgEd Instructor for 21 years in Glen Ullin, ND, Norman www.facebook.com/WhiteEarthNation County East Public Schools, and the Fertile-Beltrami Zaagibagaa-giizis (Budding Leaves Moon) 1, 2019 Anishinaabeg Today 3
WE Reservation Business Committee files legal complaint against former Secretary-Treasurer
The White Earth Reservation Business requests that a hearing be held in regard to the fol - Committee has filed a Civil Petition for Declaratory lowing issues: Relief against a former White Earth Reservation 1) Defendant Tara Mason, as Secretary- Secretary-Treasurer today (Friday, April 5) in White Treasurer, be declared to have misappropriated tribal Earth Tribal Court. funds based on her actions which were in violation of Defendant Tara Mason was the duly elected her constitutional duties per the Revised Constitution Secretary-Treasurer for the White Earth Band of and Bylaws of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. Ojibwe from July 2014 through July 2018. The Complaint alleges: Misappropriation of 2) The Plaintiff be awarded such other and fur - White Earth Nation tribal funds for land purchased ther relief as this court deems just and equitable. for a limited liability corporation that was not affili - A copy of the of the legal document filed with ated with the White Earth Reservation. the White Earth Tribal Court can be seen on the Prayer of Relief White Earth website at www.whiteearth.com or The White Earth RBC (Plaintiff) respectfully Facebook at www.facebook.com/WhiteEarthNation
Families “ham it up” at Mahnomen School Math Night
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We have a variety of tires for sale! Many discontinued sizes and tire brands will be sold at discount prices. If you are interested, call us at 218-983-3296 for more details. Our business hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
White Earth Fleet Garage Located at 36671 Martin Drive in White Earth
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Several parents, guardians and students recently attended Mahnomen Elementary School Math Night and won Easter hams. Winning hams from left are Gina Bower, Jessica Lewis, Chayann Fairbanks and Charlie Hanks.
FREE hypnosis sessions for Attention New Homeowners & smoking cessation/weight Loss Existing Homeowners We made changes to our location in order to help our participants have a better experience. If you are in need of a Well and Sewer System for your house/ trailer home you can contact White Earth Water & Please pre-register by calling Gina Boudreau Sewer for an application as we receive grants. 218-983-3286 Ext. 1357 or by register by Requirements to qualify for the grants are: e-mail: [email protected]. * Tribal Enrolled member Leave your name and phone number and * Reside on the White Earth Reservation which session you plan on attending. * Show proof of land (Land Deed/Tribal Land agreement) Please be on time. Doors will close and proof of homeownership at 11 a.m. sharp and 2 p.m. sharp * 18 years of age or older * Must have electricity, heat source, and interior plumbing Date : Thursday, May 30 to the home Hypnosis sessions will be held at: Location : WE Tribal & Community College * Income verification (some existing home owners grants Times : Cessation hypnosis, 11 a.m. - noon require) Weight Loss hypnosis: 2 to 3 p.m. Contact us at 218-983-3202 4 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, May 1, 2019 May is National Stroke Awareness Month
By Tami Sweep, RN and heart disease. v White Earth Public Health Stroke can happen to anyone at any time. How to prevent a stroke : v Stroke Facts : Lower your blood pressure v v Is Minnesota’s 5th leading cause of death. Lose Weight v v Stroke is caused when a clot cuts off blood flow Exercise more v to parts of the brain. If you drink – do it in moderation v v Did you know ONE American dies every 4 Treat atrial fibrillation v minutes from a stroke Treat diabetes v v Nearly 800,000 people in the United States Quit smoking have a stroke every year What to look for : v Stroke kills nearly twice as many Women every B- Balance is unsteady year as breast cancer E – Eyes are blurry v Family history of stroke increases your chance F – Facial drooping on one side for stroke. A – Arm weakness on one side v Stroke risk factors include: high blood pres - S – Slurred Speech sure, smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol, atrial fibril - T – Time to call 911 lation, obesity, lack of regular exercise, excessive drug It’s time to know the signs and when to call 911, or alcohol use, blood clotting disorders, sleep apnea you may help save a loved one.
WETCC seeking applicants Council of Trustees The White Earth Tribal and Community College The Council is responsible for policies and proce - is seeking interested members to serve on their dures required for effective governance, administra - Council of Trustees and has one vacancy from the fol - tion, implementation and evaluation of programs, lowing category: resources, faculty, staff, budget, services and other Community At-Large Trustee operations of the White Earth Tribal and Community • An individual who is chosen at large from the College. community The service term for a Trustee is a three-year The Council of the College is comprised of nine commitment with regular monthly meetings. The members - seven voting members and two non-voting position is strictly on a volunteer basis; however, members. At least six of the must be enrolled mem - meals and mileage are provided as appropriate. bers or lineal descendant of the White Earth Reservation. Enrolled members of another federally If you are interested in applying please send a let - recognized tribe and/or from the community at large ter of intent and current resume. possessing special skills and/or abilities that would Send materials to : benefit the College may hold the remaining position. White Earth Tribal and Community College Summary : The White Earth Tribal and Jen McDougall, Human Resources Community College Council of Trustees serves as a 2250 College Road, PO Box 478 body of official policy making representatives of and Mahnomen, MN 56557 for the White Earth Tribal and Community College. Email : [email protected]
Organization donates computers to Rice Lake B&G Club
Fergus Falls 218-736-5673 *Licensed in Minnesota and White Earth Tribal Courts
Attention AT Readers
Please let us know if you recently moved, or have moved in the past few years so we can cancel your old address. Many papers are still being sent to old addresses! Submitted photo Call Anishinaabeg Today at 218-983-3285 Ext. 5903 or email [email protected] Thank you Andy and Dillia Stein of The Orphaned Starfish Foundation who donated a second computer lab to the Rice Lake Boys and Girls Club. The youth will enjoy the new computers for years to come. Zaagibagaa-giizis (Budding Leaves Moon) 1, 2019 Anishinaabeg Today 5
Rez Briefs
RBC offices closed for holidays White Earth RBC offices will be closed on Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day and will reopen on Tuesday, May 28 at 8 a.m. They will also be closed on Friday, June 14 for Treaty Day and will reopen on Monday, June 17 at 8 a.m.
Just a friendly reminder The White Earth Natural Resources Department would like to remind all residents to clean up yards and remove and properly dis - pose of all garbage and debris. The White Earth Land Department will be performing site evaluation’s and White Earth Conservation will be enforcing any violations of the White Earth Environmental code. Thank you and happy spring.
Ogema VFW auxiliary sets meeting date Ogema VFW Post 9880 Auxiliary will meet Monday, May 13 at 9 a.m. at the VFW Hall. Items on the agenda include Memorial Day services at area cemeteries and US Flag Retirement Ceremony on Flag Day. All auxiliary members encouraged to attend.
Circle of Life Quiz Bowl Submitted photo The Anishinaabe Quiz Bowl members had their two Spring/ Easter Dinner Raffle boards. The winners were Ayecia Kemp and Vickie Heisler, left, Bob Stevens and Julie Doerfler of the Shooting Star Casino were three of nine people Virginia Smith. In the basket they each received: a ham, a bag of that were honored at the White Earth State if the Nation on April 4 at the Shooting Star Casino. potatoes, one pound of wild rice, cans of vegetables, jello, Easter candy, plates, napkins, eggs, egg dye, and miscellaneous items. Top notch! Ogema VFW Post 9880 announces meeting date White Earth RCB honors individuals with awards Ogema VFW Post 9880 will meet on Thursday, May 15 at 6 p.m. at the VFW Hall. All members encouraged to attend.
Several individuals were awarded top honors at extraordinary individual who has provided a great ser - WE programs to visit Iron Range the White Earth State of the Nation on April 4 at the vice to the constituents of White Earth Reservation. The White Earth Department of Motor Vehicles and Enrollments Shooting Star Casino. In total, White Earth Nation The award recipient's work has been particularly note - will be in Marble, Minn., (Iron Range) on May 10 from noon to 5 presented nine awards at the ceremony, which recog - worthy and has exemplified the long-term commit - p.m. at the Greenway Township Hall if you need a tribal or descen - nized Shooting Star Casino employees, members of ment that characterizes many of our reservation core dant ID card or have an enrollment question. For more information White Earth Nation and the White Earth Reservation values. Inventive, progressive, responsible, and dedi - call Louie at 218-929-0725. Business Committee. cated are words associated with this person. The following are a list of winners: RBC Exceptional Service Award White Earth Car Seat Prevention Program Community Leadership Award Sarah Jasken • Is your child in need of a car seat? Donovan Burnette Sr. The Exceptional Service Award recognizes an • Are you wondering if your child needs the next stage car seat? The Community Leadership Award is presented employee who supports and encompasses White Earth • Let us help to secure your child’s future in the correct car seat! to an individual who exemplifies dedication, integrity Reservation's mission and exceeds company expecta - • We are available for car seat education Monday through Friday; and honorable service to the community and to White tions. This individual would be described as: solution- 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Earth Reservation. This person will have had a trans - oriented, passionate, goal-focused, willing to help oth - Please call Danielle Darco at 218-936-3285 Ext. 1324 or formational effect on his/her community and epito - ers, efficient in his/her position, showcases kindness Bryanna Chilton Ext. 1259 to help answer any question you may mizes the best spirit of local community service. This to all, and is someone everyone can count on. have or to schedule an appointment. individual is a volunteer - not a paid employee or elected official - and whose work has made his/her RBC Chairperson’s Award Veterans Crisis Line community a better place. Patricia Butler Veterans Crisis Line connects veterans in crisis and their fami - The Chairperson's Award recognizes long-time lies and friends with qualified, caring responders through a confiden - Distinguished Elder Award employees with an outstanding work performance and Beverly Karsten tial toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved strong social commitment to White Earth Reservation. ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1, chat online or send a text The Distinguished Elder Award celebrates an This award commends an employee who has dedicat - individual who has made a lifetime commitment and message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 ed his/her life to White Earth Reservation by utilizing days a week, 365 days a year. significant contributions to their community through his/her special skills to enhance the mission of White their roles as a leader, teacher, and/or mentor. This Earth Reservation. Diabetes Bingo dates person goes above and beyond for their people and has given their life to advocating for right and just causes. SSC Professional Innovation Award Diabetes Bingo will be held May 7 in Mahnomen, May 8 in Rice Robert Stevens Lake, June 4 in White Earth, June 5 in Pine Point, July 9 in Elbow Tomorrow’s Leader Award The Professional Innovation Award honors an Lake, July 10 in Naytahwaush, Aug. 6 in Mahnomen and Aug. 7 in Opwaganse “Puggy” Goodwin extraordinary individual who has provided a great ser - Rice Lake. Bingo will begin after the 11:30 a.m. elder nutrition The Tomorrow’s Leader Award commends an vice to the constituents of White Earth Reservation. meal. Bingo at Mahnomen will begin at 1 p.m. at Valley View individual who demonstrates outstanding commitment The award recipient's work has been particularly note - Apartments. All are welcome. Dates are subject to change . to the community through volunteering and leader - worthy and has exemplified the long-term commit - ship. This recipient has a greater sense of responsibil - ment that characterizes many of our reservation core Looking for a job? ity and an appreciation for White Earth Reservation values. Inventive, progressive, responsible, and dedi - The White Earth Human Resources Department has a Job that has exceeded others. This is not only a communi - cated are words associated with this person. Hotline. Call 218-983-3285 and ask for Ext. 1000, or look online at ty service award, but also a statement of achievement www.whiteearth.com. of a person who has gone above and beyond for their SSC Exceptional Service Award community. Vickie Heisler WE Urban Council meeting dates The Exceptional Service Award recognizes an The White Earth Urban Community Council meets the second RBC Professional Innovation Award employee who supports and encompasses White Earth Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Julie Williams building at 1308 E. Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis. The Professional Innovation Award honors an See Awards Page 36 6 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Never fear; tick (ezigaa) bite prevention tips are here!
Spring is finally here! While getting out and initiate tick removal as soon as possible. The sooner exploring the outdoors is great for our health and the removal the lower the risk of disease transmis - minds we should be aware of the potential hazards sion. Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to grasp that can be hanging out on the next blade of grass. the tick by the head, as close to the skin as possible. Unfortunately, ticks are common in Minnesota and Pull tick outward gently and slowly. Clean the area they can transmit diseases to us and our pets. To pro - with mild soap and water. Avoid folk remedies (nail tect friends and family members please review the polish remover, burning, etc.) they are not a safe simple prevention measures listed below and refer to techniques for removing ticks. Again if you feel the helpful resources to prevent tick bites and disease unsure, or develop a bite mark talk with your primary transmission. care provider. Prevention measures include: Below are some additional resources provided 1. Wear repellant . Use an EPA registered prod - by the Minnesota Department of Health: uct to ensure that it is effective & safe against tick MDH Check Me for Ticks! Worksheet (great for bites. Permethrin & DEET (30 percent or less is rec - schools and classrooms): https://www.health.state. ommended) are great options. Be careful to read mn.us/diseases/tickborne/checkmeforticks.pdf instructions on how to apply these chemicals. Tick ID Card (easy to keep handy in a wallet): Permethrin is not meant to be applied directly to the https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/tick - person, but rather pre-treat clothing. DEET can be borne/card.pdf applied directly to the person, but instructions for use should still be reviewed carefully before doing so. 2. Wear protective clothing . During activities where you will walk through a lot of tall grass or leaf litter wear boots, socks, long pants and long sleeves to protect exposed skin. Ticks can still climb on clothing, so light color clothing can help you identify them before they can bite. Even if you wear repellant and protective clothing you should still use step #3 Check for Ticks! 3. Check for ticks daily . Have a buddy help you check areas that may be hard to see. 4. Shower soon after being outdoors . This can wash away any ticks that have not attached, but are on the skin or in hair. 5. Call your doctor if you get a fever or rash from a suspected tick bite. If you do find a tick attached do not panic, but
HOMe offers help to homebuyers in Becker County Local employers, nonprofits and economic Partnership, a statewide affordable housing nonprof - development groups are working together to offer it. Homeownership for Me resulted from their dis - Homeownership for Me Down-payment Loans in cussions, which focused in part on housing needs of Becker County. the Becker County workforce. This second-mortgage loan is available to quali - “MHP’s Housing Institute equips and empowers fied buyers for purchase of a home as their primary communities to address local housing challenges residence. There are no monthly payments and no starting with one project,” said Anne Mavity, interest on the loan, but it must be repaid when the Minnesota Housing Partnership Executive Director. home is sold or at the end of the first mortgage. “We’re proud to have supported this amazing group A loan is available to buyers who are employed of Becker County leaders as they turned their idea for in Becker County and who meet income guidelines. the HOMe program into action.” Guidelines for family sizes of 1-4 are below – larger Participants in the 2018 Minnesota Housing families also are eligible. Partnership Housing Institute in Detroit Lakes The program is being operated by Midwest included the Becker County Economic Development Minnesota Community Development Corporation Authority, Essentia Health, the Detroit Lakes (MMCDC). In order to receive a HOMe loan, buyers Regional Chamber of Commerce, Mahube-Otwa must qualify for and receive a first mortgage through Community Action Partnership, the City of Frazee, MMCDC or another source, such as local banks. the City of Detroit Lakes, Midwest Bank, Detroit Income limits are updated annually, based upon fed - Lakes Housing and Redevelopment Authority, and eral income guidelines. MMCDC. Current funding providers include Becker “To help ensure long-term success, we are pro - County EDA, Detroit Lakes Development Authority, viding free homebuyer education to all HOMe bor - Essentia Health, BTD, Arvig, and the City of Frazee. rowers,” MMCDC President Julia Nelmark said. For more information, contact MMCDC’s Home The effort started with participation in the 2018 Loan Division at 218-847-3191 or go to Housing Institute offered by Minnesota Housing www.mmcdc.com.
You can reach the Anishinaabeg Today at [email protected] or 218-983-3285 Ext. 5903 Zaagibagaa-giizis (Budding Leaves Moon) 1, 2019 Anishinaabeg Today 7 Diabetes Care : Time for a change White Earth Council of Elders
By Nicholas Lehnertz, MD, MPH, MHS The second goal is to provide an opportunity for By Lucille Silk, Chairperson White Earth Health Center open discussion with your peers who have also been White Earth Council of Elders diagnosed with diabetes. This discussion will allow Boozhoo! greater understanding to the strategies your friends Winter just never seems to end and a day of sunshine does It is estimated that one-third of the adult members and neighbors have used regarding testing and treat - wonders for the body and spirit. of the White Earth Tribe has either diabetes or pre-dia - ment of their diabetes. It can also provide understand - Once the weather has cleared up enough, we are all anxious betes. That is approximately 6,500 individuals. Many ing, strength and opportunities for sharing stories, all to get out and rake leaves and clean our lawns. As Elders, we of these individuals do not know that they have dia - in a non-confrontational environment. In addition, it forget that when we rake leaves or do other chores for hours on betes or prediabetes. Others may know, but are not will provide an opportunity for us a medical providers end that we can become tired, sore, or even have other health currently being treated, or are being under treated. The to learn from you, the community members, about problems. Therefore, we must urge our Elders to take their time question is - why? what it is like to have a diagnosis of diabetes, and when doing things that are different or unusual. This is partly explained by a limited ability to what we can do to provide better support and treat - The State of the Band had their presentation on April 4, at access health care, transportation issues, difficulty ment. the Shooting Star Casino. All Community Councils were repre - taking time from work or family obligations, limited The third goal of the SMA is to provide a compre - sented and acknowledged, except the Elder Council. We need understanding of the disease, or other factors yet hensive, diabetes-specific medical visit, including to remind our leadership that the Elder Council has been in unknown. Because of this, IHS and Tribal Health have testing and treatment of your diabetes. Each SMA will established a new way to receive your diabetic care. have a medical doctor, nursing staff, nutritionist and effect for over 20 years and meet on a monthly basis. We are going out into the community to conduct med - community members participating in the provision of The regular monthly meetings for the Elder Council ical appointments in a group setting. These are called your care. This will provide you with a comfortable resumed on April 2 at the Rice Lake Nutrition Center. We want Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs) and they are and easy way to receive your standard diabetic care, to thank the cooks and their staff for always preparing a nice designed to eliminate some of the barriers to receiving while hopefully reducing the number of times you meal as well as the hospitality. We now have a budget that we medical care. They are currently being held every have to travel to IHS or your primary doctor for a dia - can work with and are trying to secure a couple of buses to meet week in a different location within the White Earth betic check-up. the needs of our Elders when transit is not available. reservation, including Rice Lake, Naytahwaush, Finally, as a reminder, the overall goal of IHS is: We will be taking 14 Elders on a day trip to Walker for a Mahnomen and White Earth. “To ensure that comprehensive, culturally 26th Annual Elders Feast on May 11 at the Northern Lights There are three primary goals of these shared acceptable personal and public health services are Casino Event Center. Eugene Summers has offered to provide medical appointments. First, is to remove the physical available and accessible to American Indian and a bus and he will drive for this event. We are grateful to those barriers to accessing care for your diabetes. The reser - Alaska Native people.” programs that offer to assist our Elders. vation is geographically large, the weather can make it The creation and delivery of these Shared The Honor Our Mother’s Pow-Wow will be held May 11 difficult to make it to the clinic, and it can often times Medical Appointments for diabetes is designed specif - and 12 at the Shooting Star Casino. At the last Elder Council be difficult to get an appointment with your doctor. So ically to meet these goals, as we continue to strive to instead of having you come to us, we are going to create the best system for medical care for the White meeting, we announced that most Elders do not want to have all come to your community, hopefully reducing the Earth population. contest pow-wows on either the Mother’s Day Pow-Wow or access to care barriers. Miigwech. our annual June Pow-Wow. We sincerely hope that the pow- wow committee will take this into consideration. We still are unable to hold bingo’s that are as fundraisers, Actor/director works with B&G Club youth and we have held bingo’s by purchasing items. All the commu - nity councils use bingo as a fundraiser and also as a social gath - ering. Most Elders simply like to play bingo and enjoy the com - pany. We are still getting some concert tickets from Alan Roy for our Elders. Please call me in advance to get your name on a list for these tickets. Zachery Paige had offered garden plowing for Elders and you had to call in to get on the list. He had 65 on the list when I checked with him. Please remember to call Betsy at Water and Sewer to make sure that you are on the list for the summer grass cut program. We are attempting to secure a fun trip for our Elders and are working with Terry Dorman. If you would be interested in an overnight trip, please give me a call to get on the list. Nothing is confirmed yet, but we are taking the names. There may be some cost to you but it should be minimal. The Wisdom Steps Board and Advisory members met April 17 and 18 at Hinckley to finalize the June 18-20 conference for all eligible Elders. All those that have completed their health cards and walk cards and paid the $20 fee will be going. If you have any questions on your eligibility please call Bev Karsten at 218-983-3286. For the June 2020 conference, you must be working on your requirements and get them in by Dec. 31, 2019. Memorial Day will be approaching fast and we need our cemeteries to be cleaned as our Veterans and Auxiliary will be honoring Veterans on Memorial Day, times will be posted. Our Submitted photo Veterans and Auxiliary’s are pleading for new and younger members to help us out. If you have a family member that was Omar Metwally recently worked with the Boys and Girls Club youth to give them an experience of acting a Veteran, you can join an auxiliary either male or female. Our and playwriting. He spend a week working with a group of youth and they presented a short play to their Veterans need to be remembered for their service. Also, the peers that was written and directed by themselves. Metwally is an actor and director best known for his roles in Steven Spielberg’s Munich , USA network’s Mr. Robot , and made several guest roles in Grey’s Anatomy, DIG, The Slap, Fringe , Harry’s Law and The Good Wife , among others. He received a Tony See Elders Page 33 Award nomination for his performance in How to Transcend a Happy Marriage. 8 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, May 1, 2019
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From left are White Earth Homeless Program Coordinator Christiana Olsen, Minnesota Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan (White Earth) and White Earth Resources and Supportive Services Manager Mary Riegert.
White Earth RBC staff attend conference to help prevent and end homelessness The Minnesota Tribal Collaborative to Prevent and End Homelessness held their monthly meeting April 17 in Cloquet, Minn., on the Fond du Lac Reservation. In attendance at that meeting were Minnesota Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, Commissioner of Minnesota Housing Jennifer Ho, Minnesota Department of Human Services Commissioner Tom Houley, and a representative from US Senator Tina Smith’s office. A great discussion was held between the Minnesota Tribal Collaborative and the State of Minnesota attendees in regards to the issue of ending homelessness. As the Lt. Governor stated on her Facebook page after the meeting, “It is the beginning of more work to be done together, government to government, to bring housing solutions to tribal com - munities across the state. The best solutions come from the community and the most suc - cessful efforts are community led.” Attending the meeting on behalf of White Earth were Human Services Director Ben Bement, Homeless Program Coordinator Christina Olsen, and Resource and Supportive Services Manager Mary Riegert. The Minnesota Tribal Collaborative to End and Prevent Homelessness currently con - sists of six tribal nations including: White Earth, Bois Forte, Fond du Lac, Red Lake, Mille Lacs and Leech Lake. The Collaborative works together to maximize resources and obtain sustainable housing options through innovative efforts of our Tribal governments and communities. Zaagibagaa-giizis (Budding Leaves Moon) 1, 2019 Anishinaabeg Today 9
B&G WOW clean up trash around Mahnomen club THE DOCTOR’S CORNER
May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month
By CDR Deanna Pepper, WHNP White Earth Health Center
May is Osteoporosis Month. Osteoporosis, which literally means porous bone, is a disease in which the density and quality of bone are reduced. As bones become more porous and fragile, the risk of frac - ture is greatly increased. The loss of bone occurs silently and pro - gressively. Often there are no symptoms until the first fracture occurs. For people with osteoporosis, bone loss outpaces the growth of new bone. Bones become porous, brittle and prone to fracture Around the world, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men aged 50 years and over are at risk of an osteoporotic fracture. In fact, an osteo - porotic fracture is estimated to occur every 3 seconds. The most common fractures associated with osteoporosis occur at the hip, spine and wrist. The likelihood of these fractures occurring, particu - The Boys and Girls larly at the hip and spine, increases with age in both women and Club Warriors of men. Wellness (WOW) Genetic factors play a significant role in determining whether an Group gave back to the individual is at heightened risk of osteoporosis. However, lifestyle community by picking factors such as diet and physical activity also influence bone devel - up trash around their opment in youth and the rate of bone loss later in life. building in Mahnomen. After your mid-20s, bone thinning is a natural process and can - Birch trees were not be completely stopped. The thicker your bones, the less likely distributed to WOW they are to become thin enough to break. Young women in particular participants to plant in need to be aware of their osteoporosis risk and take steps to slow its their yard or gift to progress and prevent fractures. someone special. Things that we can do to help with prevention of osteoporosis include: WOW is working • Ensure a nutritious diet and adequate calcium intake toward making • Avoid under-nutrition, particularly the effects of severe everyday “Earth Day”! weight-loss diets and eating disorders • Maintain an adequate supply of vitamin D • Participate in regular weight-bearing activity Submitted photos • Avoid smoking and second-hand smoking • Avoid heavy drinking By making positive lifestyle changes and following appropriate White Earth Veterans News treatment strategies in consultation with a provider, osteoporotic fractures can be prevented. By Tom Spry Honor Guard burial service we will also need the dis - What is a BMD test? White Earth Tribal Veteran Service Officer charge papers. So please think of your loved ones Traditional X-rays can’t measure bone density, but they can iden - before it’s too late. tify spine fractures. Bone mineral density (BMD) has to be measured The White Earth Veteran Association will meet A Veteran’s ID Card serves as proof of service in by more specialized techniques. A number of different types of Tuesday, May 7 and Tuesday, June 4 from 5 to 6:30 the Armed Forces which can be used to obtain dis - BMD tests are available, but the most commonly used is DXA (dual- p.m. at the Mahnomen Center. The White Earth counts on goods and services offered to Veterans. energy X-ray absorptiometry). DXA is a low radiation X-ray capable Veterans Association meets the first Tuesday of each Please contact me at the Mahnomen Veterans of detecting quite small percentages of bone loss. A DXA scan, month. Please contact the White Earth Veterans Association building to sign up for VA Healthcare. which is used to measure spine and hip bone density, is the most Association if interested in being involved with the You may have tried in the past and were turned down, common technique for assessing the risk of osteoporosis. Honor Guard. The White Earth Veteran’s Honor but with the Community Healthcare being used local - What do my test results mean? Guard is available for funerals. ly it is freeing up space at the local VA Medical The World Health Organization has defined a number of thresh - Look for us in May at the Mahnomen High Center. Therefore, we have a window of opportunity old values (measurements) for osteoporosis. The reference measure - School Pow Wow, Head Start Pow Wow, Oshki to see if you qualify. By doing this you will get a VA ment is derived from bone density measurements in a population of Manidoo Spring Feast, White Earth Tribal and Veterans ID Card and also are eligible for VA Health. healthy young adults (called a T-score). Osteoporosis is diagnosed Community College graduation, Circle of Life If you’re having an event for us to participate, when a person’s BMD is equal to or more than 2.5 standard devia - Academy graduation and Memorial Day observances please contact this office ahead of time so we can list tions below this reference measurement [2]. Attention Veterans ! Make sure you have a copy it in the paper. We always welcome invitations to of your Military Discharge papers (DD214). When Osteopenia is diagnosed when the measurement is between 1 and charter schools, public schools, and White Earth a Veteran dies it is up to his or her family to retrieve 2.5 standard deviations below the young adult reference measure - Tribal and Community College, whether it be attend - the appropriate documents. Don’t let this painful ment. ing a large event or to speak to students about the vet - experience happen to your loved ones. Have a copy of Status Hip BMD eran’s service. your discharge with your will, estate papers or other Normal T-score of -1 or above medical and legal documents. The Tribal Veteran The White Earth Tribal Veteran Service Officer is Osteopenia T-score lower than -1 and greater than -2.5 Service Officer can get a copy of your discharge located at the White Earth Veterans Association build - Osteoporosis T-score of -2.5 or lower papers. The Veteran’s spouse and/or dependents may ing, 2219 College Road in Mahnomen. Severe osteoporosis T-score of -2.5 or lower, and presence of at be able to file for Death Pension or Dependency and You can reach me at 218-936-5650, email least one fragility fracture Indemnity Compensation (DIC). If the family would [email protected], or fax 218-936-5651. Office like a headstone or gravestone marker, we will need hours are from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through See Awareness Page 15 the discharge papers. For a White Earth Veterans Friday . 10 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Application and Participant Rules for Junior and Senior Princess and Brave Contest 151st Annual White Earth Celebration
June 14, 15 and 16, 2019 Deadline for submission of completed applications with documentation is 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2019
All portions of the princess and brave contests will be held on and completed by end of night on Friday, ● June 14, 2019. This includes but is not limited to: Interview, Verification of Eligibility, Self-Introduction at Powwow, and ● Dance Competition. All applicants and their parents/guardians agree, through submission of their signed application, that the ● contestant: 1. Pledges to live a crime, drug and alcohol-free lifestyle at all times prior to and during their reign as princess or brave. 2. Continues with successful academics and maintains a positive role within their school and commu - nity. 3. May not have any pregnancies past, present or during the year that the participant holds the title of princess or brave. 4. Is an enrolled member or descendant of White Earth Reservation, documentation required.* 5. Resides on or within 25 miles of the White Earth Reservation presently and during the reigning year, documentation required.** a. If a princess or brave moves, it is the family/guardian’s responsibility to contact the committee immediately. 6. Is age 9-12 for Junior title, or age 13-17 for Senior title. 7. Is willing to represent the White Earth Reservation throughout the reigning year by traveling to and dancing at other powwows.*** 8. Cannot hold any other title of royalty while applying for or holding the title of White Earth Princess or Brave. 9. Will only be awarded the title of White Earth Celebration Princess or Brave once in their lifetime. 10. Will immediately relinquish his or her title to the first runner-up if White Earth Pow Wow Committee finds princess or brave to be in violation of these rules. Relinquishment includes returning of crown and/or sash to the White Earth Pow Wow Committee. Applications are available at the White Earth RBC Headquarters and in the Anishinaabeg Today newspa - ● per. Application and documentation materials must be filled out completely and will be verified by the White ● Earth Pow Wow Committee. Please mail completed application and documentation to White Earth Pow Wow Committee, PO Box 418, ● White Earth, MN 56591. Contact Dana Goodwin at 218-849-1599 or Quinne Goodwin-Chaffee at 218-368- 9072 with questions or concerns. Texts preferred. 5 5 5 5 Sr. Princess Jr. Princess Sr. Brave Jr. Brave
Please Print Clearly
Full Legal Name______Birth Date______Clan______
Address______Street (and PO Box if used for mailing purposes) City Zip Code
Phone number______Additional phone number______
School______Grade in 2019/20______
Contestant’s White Earth enrollment #______, or Descendant Contestant’s Enrolled Parent or Grandparent’s:
______Full legal name Birth Date WE Enrollment #
I, ______understand and comply with the above stated conditions for application to the White Earth Princess/Brave title. My parents/guardian and I understand and agree to have the above information verified by the White Earth Pow Wow Committee. This form gives the above-named school and the White Earth RBC permission to release and verify information entered on this Anishinaabeg Today form. I also agree that all information above is true ann correct to the best of my knowledge. Subscribers ______Participant Signature Printed Name Date ** Please let us know if you recently moved, or have moved in the past few years so we can cancel your old address. Call the Anishinaabeg Today at 218-983-3285 Ext. 5903 or email [email protected] Parent/Guardian Signature Printed Name Date Zaagibagaa-giizis (Budding Leaves Moon) 1, 2019 Anishinaabeg Today 11
May Food Distribution Calendar
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1 2 3 Office hours: 8 to 4:30 Distro hours: 9 to 3:30 Home Deliveries Nutrition Diabetic Rice Lake, Lunch: 12 to 12:30 with Screening Bagley, Phone: 218-935-2233 Colleen B. w/Sally S. Ponsford,NTW Fax: 218-935-2235 No Distribution
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Home Deliveries Nutrition Nutrition Nutrition Nutrition Mahnomen, with with with with Waubun Colleen B. Colleen B. Colleen B. NAPS Pick up Colleen B. No Distribution
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Nutrition Nutrition Nutrition Home Deliveries Diabetic White Earth with with Screening with Colleen B. Colleen B. w/Sally S. Colleen B. No Distribution
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Nutrition Nutrition Home Deliveries Nutrition Nutrition Detroit Lakes with with with with Colleen B. Colleen B. Debra B. Colleen B. No Distribution
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May White Earth WIC Clinic Calendar
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White Earth WIC White Earth Pine Point 40520 Co Hwy 34 Health CHR Closed Ogema, MN 56569 Center Building 218-983-6232 8:15-4 9:30-3
6 7 8 9 10 Bagley Bagley White Earth By Elementary Elementary Health Appointment School School Center Closed Only 10-3 10-3 8:15-4
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Mahnomen Mahnomen White Earth Naytahwaush Environmental Health Environmental Supportive Closed Building Building Center Housing 11-5:30 9:30-3 8:15-4 9:30-3
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Mahnomen Bagley White Earth Naytahwaush Environmental Elementary Health Supportive Closed Building School Center Housing 9:30-3 10-3 8:15-4 9:30-3
27 28 29 30 31 Rice Lake White Earth Closed for By Community Health Memorial Appointment Closed Center Center Day Only 9:30-3 8:15-4 12 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, May 1, 2019
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Gaming from Page 18 Gaming Ordinance Code of Ethics located under Resources Director section X (10). Email : [email protected] How To Apply . White Earth members who As stated earlier, prior to appointment, a com - meet the qualifications, and are willing to be con - prehensive background investigation will be con - sidered for appointment, must submit a written ducted by the Compliance Division to determine statement of interest and a current résumé by one of whether the potential appointee meets all applicable the following methods: licensing standards under the Bands Gaming Mail : Nakoa Graff, Ordinance. Therefore, a potential appointee must Human Resources Director, obtain from, complete, and return to the White Earth Tribal Council, Compliance Background and Adjudication PO Box 418, Department , all required background investigation White Earth, MN 56591 forms. Fax : 218-983-4343 Att; Nakoa Graff , Human This posting shall remain open until filled.
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If the results of your BMD test show osteope - leafy vegetables; canned salmon or sardines, low nia or osteoporosis, it does not automatically mean fat dairy products such as yogurt, cheese; and that you will have a fracture. There are lifestyle exercise. Exercise can help you to build strong changes and a number of available therapies that bone and slow the loss of bone. This can be walk - your provider might prescribe to slow down bone ing, stairclimbing, skipping rope, jogging, loss and help prevent fractures. swelling, riding bike. Although there is no cure for osteoporosis, it The White Earth Indian Health Center does can be treated. The goal of treatment is to prevent have the availability to perform bone densitometry fractures. Along with making lifestyle changes, testing daily. Please speak to your provider about there are several medication options. There are whether or not you need to be tested or if you have things we can do at home such as quitting smok - questions. ing; avoiding excessive alcohol intake; prevent falls- get rid of scatter rugs, wear low heeled showed with non-slip soles, keep the room bright - You can reach the AT at 218-983-3285 Ext. 5903 or [email protected] ly lit; eat foods high in calcium such as dark green 16 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Maadaadizi Workforce Center looking for White Earth Reservation TERO Commissioners The White Earth TERO Commission is vested with the • Federal laws, regulations and statutes pertaining to general authority to implement the policy of Indian prefer - Indian Preference policy, Indian Self Determination Act, ence in employment and contracting on the White Earth WE TERO Ordinance, U.S. Equal Employment Reservation, as established by the White Earth Tribal Opportunity Act, Affirmative Action policy, Buy Indian Council by ordinance in 1984. Act, MAP-21 Indian Reservation Roads policy, and con - Commissioners are needed at this time to : struction on territorial jurisdictions of the White Earth • Establish and implement rules and regulations gov - Reservation. erning all activities and procedures of the commission. Must be willing to : • Meet with TERO staff at least quarterly for the pur - • Adhere to the confidentiality policies of White Earth poses of securing updates relative to the operation of the RBC TERO program. • Attend quarterly meetings with TERO staff • Hold and conduct informal hearings, including issu - • Commit to serving for two years ing notices thereof, subpoena witnesses and documents in • Hold and conduct hearings when needed accordance with the hearing procedures set forth in the • Attend training and meetings as needed ordinance, supplementary ordinances, rules, regulations, Other requirements and/or guidelines promulgated by the commission. • Must be a White Earth enrollee. • Impose sanctions and grant relief as authorized and If you interested in serving as a TERO prescribed by Chapter 12 of the ordinance and any and all Commissioner please send your resume to : supplementary ordinances. Maadaadizi Workforce Center Knowledge and experience needed in the following ATTN: TERO Office areas : PO Box 69, Naytahwaush MN 56566 Zaagibagaa-giizis (Budding Leaves Moon) 1, 2019 Anishinaabeg Today 17
Voting eligibly for White Earth Special Election 1.6(A) Judging Qualifications illness or physical disability, an eligible voter is not Each Band governing body will be the sole judge able to vote at the polls and notifies the General of the constitutional qualifications of its voters and Election Board consistent with this Ordinance, he/she may, by official action, delegate this responsibility to will be entitled to vote by absentee ballot in the man - its General Reservation Election Board. ner and under the procedures as provided by Section 2.2(B). 1.6 (B) Eligibility to Vote: Generally To cast an absentee ballot for Committeeperson, Eligible voters are enrolled members of the Tribe, an eligible voter must have resided within that district 18 years of age or over. All Eligible voters shall vote for a period of at least 30 days as his/her last reserva - by secret ballot. To be eligible to cast a ballot a voter tion residence. In the event an eligible voter has never must meet all constitutional requirements. In addition, resided on the reservation of his/her enrollment, to be eligible to cast a vote for Committeeperson, a he/she must declare in his/her request which district voter must have resided within that district for at least has been selected in which to cast the ballot for thirty (30) days immediately preceding the election, Committeeperson. unless the voter casts an absentee ballot as permitted A voter may not thereafter change his/her district by this Ordinance. for absentee voting purposes without actually residing within a different district on his/her reservation of 1.6 (C) Eligibility to Vote: Absentee enrollment for at least thirty (30) consecutive days Whenever, due to absence from the reservation, immediately preceeding the elections.
SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION NOTICE
A Special Primary Minnesota Chippewa Tribal Election of the White Earth Reservation Business Committee will be held on June 4, 2019 to fill the following position:
CHAIRPERSON - WHITE EARTH RESERVATION BUSINESS COMMITTEE - for the remainder of an unexpired FOUR (4) YEAR TERM
ELECTION DATE : June 4, 2019
White Earth Election Board Shooting Star Casino RV Office PO Box 10 Absentee ballot requests can be mailed, emailed Mahnomen, MN 56557 or faxed to the White Earth Election Board ***ABSENTEE VOTING***
POLLING PLACES :
DISTRICT I: Bejou - Community Center, Main Street Beaulieu - Mary Lou Crandall Residence, 2125 220th Street Pine Bend - Robin Ankeny Residence, 1330 320th Avenue Rice Lake - Community Center (Rice Lake Village)
DISTRICT II: Mahnomen - Old Tribal College Library, Main Street Have election questions? Naytahwaush - Old Community Center, 2nd Avenue Waubun - Community Center, 1004 Central Avenue White Earth Election Board DISTRICT III: Mailing address : Callaway - Community Center, Highway 59 PO Box 10, Ogema - VFW Hall, Main Street East White Earth - Community Center, Martin Drive Mahnomen, MN 56557 Elbow Lake - Elderly Nutrition Center, (Elbow Lake Village) Phone : 218-936-5622 or 1-866-211-9154 Pine Point - Elderly Nutrition Center (Pine Point Village)
Email address : [email protected] MINNEAPOLIS American Indian Center Fax : 218-936-5623 l530 East Franklin Avenue
Hours : Sunday through Saturday CASS LAKE, MN Leech Lake Facility Center 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 16126 John Moose Drive The election office is located in the old RV building behind the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen POLLS OPEN : 8 a.m. / POLLS CLOSE : 8 p.m. 18 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Applicants needed for White Earth Enterprises Board of Directors The White Earth Reservation Business Committee is looking to expand the pool of applicants for the WE Enterprises Board of Directors. Board members will be required to meet once a month to discuss the monthly reports of all White Earth Enterprises. Board members will also be responsible for finding strategic ways to operate profitable businesses. Applicants must sign a Background Check Release Form and com - plete a White Earth Enterprises Prospective Board Member Application. Applications are available at www.whiteearth.com or can be picked up at the White Earth RBC Administration Office. Completed applications must be turned in to the White Earth RBC Administration offices by close of business on Friday, May 24. All applications received during the initial search will remain in the applicant pool unless otherwise requested by the applicant.
Notice of Available Position GAMING COMMISSIONER White Earth Band Gaming Commission Description of the Position . The White Earth Tribal Council (Band) is seeking letters of interest in serving as a member of the White Earth Gaming Commission (“Commission”). The Commission is a five person body that is a subdivision of the White Earth Band. The Commission is responsible for ensuring that all gaming activities within the Band’s jurisdiction are conducted in conformance with the applicable policies and regulations including the Bands Gaming Ordinance. Eligibility . In addition to the qualifications set forth below, candi - dates for the Commission shall have experience and training of sufficient scope, depth and relevancy to enable him/her to fulfill his/her duties as shown through at least four (4) years experience in gaming or other reg - ulatory affairs, public accounting or business finance, public or business administration, judicial or dispute resolution services, criminal justice, civil or criminal investigation, or law. Candidates must be an enrolled member of White Earth. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant area of study is preferred. Appointment Process . Commissioners are appointed by the Tribal Council and serve a four (4) year term of office. A Commissioner must meet all applicable licensing standards under the Bands Gaming ordi - nance as determined through a comprehensive background investigation to be conducted prior to appointment. Time Commitmen t. The Commission typically meets one (1) day per month Commissioners may spend some limited additional time in Commission business outside of meetings. Stipend . This is not a full-time position and Commissioners are not eligible for any Band employee benefits. Commissioners are compensat - ed as independent contractors at a rate established by the Tribal Council. Qualifications - no person shall serve on the Commission if that person is: (1) Under the age of eighteen (18); (2) Been convicted or terminated from any Gaming operation for theft, misrepresentation or fraud of any kind. (3) A Judge or employee of the Tribal Court; (4) Employed by any Gaming Operation; (5) Resides in the same household with a person employed as a Primary Management Official or Key Employee of any Gaming Operation; (6) Has a direct or indirect financial interest in the Gaming Operation, including any Management Contractor, or a direct financial interest in any Gaming Supplier. For purposes of this Section, (i) direct financial interest shall not include the right to per capita distributions of Gaming revenues pursuant to the IGRA but shall include direct ownership of stock in a publicly traded company and, (ii) indirect financial interest shall not include ownership of any mutual funds that hold such stock. (7) Employed or otherwise serves in a position with responsibilities that create a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest with the duties and responsibilities of the Commission, as determined by the Tribal Council; or (8) Unable to establish and maintain eligibility to serve as a Gaming Commissioner under the requirements set forth in this Section. Ethics Requirements . Gaming Commissioners are subject to the
See Gaming Page 15 Zaagibagaa-giizis (Budding Leaves Moon) 1, 2019 Anishinaabeg Today 19 'Dunkin' more than donuts' White Earth Police Department builds community in game against Thunderbirds
By Kaysey Price While the competition is a good time for Detroit Lakes Tribune players and spectators alike, it’s about more than just winning. The hope is students will The Mahnomen-Waubun Thunderbird see that, in spite of their badges and seniors took to the basketball court one last weapons, officers are real people, just like time April 11 to take on...local law enforce - anyone else. ment? “The goal is just for our kids to see basi - Kelly Phillips, a recovery officer with cally, the cops as human beings and get to the White Earth Police Department, says the see them and meet them in a fun way, said force has played against Circle of Life Mahnomen-Waubun Athletic Director John Academy (COLA) seniors a number of Clark, who also donned a ‘Dunkin’ more times. The officers haven’t necessarily set than donuts’ t-shirt and took to the court with any records, with a 1 to 3 win-lose ratio the cops. against the school’s seniors, but they decided The games have expanded since the to test their skills against the Thunderbirds White Earth Police Department first played anyway. against COLA. This time around, White “Mahnomen-Waubun, they’ve had a Earth joined forces with the Mahnomen winning streak this year. That’s why we Police Department and added a few thought, ok, we’ll bring in the tough boys Mahnomen-Waubun coaches to their team to and see what they can do,” he said. take on the Thunderbirds, and the officers Photos by Gary W. Padrta
and coaches poked fun at themselves saying Officer Curtis Rogers, who came up with the they definitely needed each other’s help to idea to play cops versus kids basketball take on the sprightly seniors in a forty- games to build community on White Earth. minute game of hoops. “I thought we were going to get blown up, “We kinds of know the outcome honestly, bit it was pretty fun, and the kids already, so there’s not real high expectations had a good time.” for the cops and coaches team, put it that The Thunderbird seniors pulled through way,” laughed Clark. with a three-point lead, 71 to 68, but they The cops and coaches still had a look of walked away with a little more than the determination in their eyes, and they played glory of winning. hard, not willing to go down without a fight. “It was actually surprisingly competi - “There's always, like, that stigma (that) tive,” Waubun-Mahnomen senior Makena cops are scary, but it’s fun to be out there Spaeth said after the game. with them and see their true colors,” said The cops and coaches even surprised Spaeth. themselves. “You see who they really are,” added “The score was a lot closer than expect - McArthur. “It’s really fun. They come out ... ed,” said White Earth Community Service and we all laugh and have a good time.”
No Mercy X White Earth welcomes US Attorney Mixed martial arts coming back to Lakes area Driller Promotions makes a highly- Lightweight Champion and will likely be anticipated return to beautiful Detroit Lakes the top lightweight in the Midwest on the and Kent Freeman Arena on Saturday, May amateur scene. 18 bringing mixed martial arts back to the Fargo’s Hunter Pederson is coming off Lakes area. a highlight reel knockout and will take on No Mercy X is headlined by Thief striker Thomas Vievering in a featherweight River Falls native Reese Hernandez taking showdown. on Las Vegas resident BJ Lacy in a rematch Bemidji’s Henry Pendleton, Thief of their previous fight which was scored a River Falls’ Noah Hawkins and North draw. Dakota’s Manatua Lemaire are all sched - Reese has not lost in 13 fights over uled and considered some of the top ama - eight years and is one of the top mid - teurs in the Midwest. dleweight prospects in America. Reese runs Stomp Factory in Thief River Falls and gym The last show in Detroit Lakes had mates Daniel Olsen and Nick Olsen will over 1,700 fans and this looks to be the best also be competing. fight card the city has seen. A total of 14 fights are scheduled Top Milwaukee professional prospects including Aitkin phenom Noah Landrus (6- Ode Osborne (7-2) and James Krause- Photo by Gary W. Padrta 0) fighting for his first title, taking on Simmons (3-1) take on Omaha standouts Emeka Ifekandu (6-2) and Terrance White Earth recently welcomed U.S. Attorney Erica H. MacDonald at the RBC head - Fargo’s Jamie Naasz (5-3). Landrus was a quarters. MacDonald is the U.S. Attorney for the Minnesota District. She and the star wrestler and has successfully transi - Almond (6-5) respectively in guaranteed high action bouts. Tribal Council discussed several issues relating to White Earth. From left are tioned to MMA at a very young age. Assistant U.S. Attorney Deidre Aanstad, Vice Chairman Eugene “Umsy” Tibbetts, Landrus is an experienced veteran in both Doors open at 5 p.m.; fights start at 6 U.S. Attorney Eric MacDonald, Secretary-Treasurer Alan Roy, District I Rep. Muay Thai and MMA. p.m. Tickets start at $35 and are available at Raymond Auginaush and First Assistant U.S. Attorney Anders Folk. The winner will be crowned Driller nitrotickets.com 20 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Obituaries
Arthur James Bevins Sr. Marjorie Louise Roy Arthur James Bevins Sr. was born March 15, 1949, in White Earth to Aaron and Marjorie Louise Roy, 75, of Waubun, died April 4 at Ecumen Nursing Home in Detroit Marciana (Oshkinowe) Bevins Sr. He attended White Earth Mission School and Waubun Lakes. High School. Art enlisted in the U.S. Army on Jan. 14, 1969. He proudly served his country Marjorie Louise, the daughter of Wilfred and Eulalia (Brisbois) LaFriniere, was born during Vietnam and was honorably discharged on Nov. 19, 1971. He returned to the area Sept. 22, 1943, in White Earth. She was raised near Roy Lake and attended grade school in and furthered his education at the Vo-Tech in Detroit Lakes for auto body. Naytahwaush, later graduating from Mahnomen High School. Art met the love of his life, Wanda Keezer in 1972. The On May 6, 1960, Marge was united in marriage to Leo Roy couple was united in marriage on April 2, 1976, and were and together they were blessed with seven children. In their blessed with two sons and a daughter. They made their home early years of marriage they lived in California for a time before in White Earth where they raised their family. While working moving to Detroit Lakes. They made their home in Crookston, construction for Don Teitz, Art was diagnosed with Non- Minn., for many wonderful years where Marge worked in the Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in March 1989. He valiantly battled Head Start program. Through this position, Marge decided to cancer until 1992 when it went into remission. Recently, Art’s continue her education and received her degree in Early health began to rapidly decline, and he died April 12 at his Childhood Education. The family then spent a few years in home surrounded by family and under Hospice of the Red Storm Lake, Iowa. While caring for her own children, Marge River Valley. Art was 70 years old. also worked various jobs. After the family returned to Art had a big heart and a love for people, especially his Minnesota, she began her career with the United States Post grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also loved hauling Office. Marge worked part time for area post offices before junk with his best friend, Butch, and spending time behind the becoming the Post Master in Borup, Minn., in 1983. They lived wheel of his Mustang. Being in the great outdoors as well as in Borup until 1986 when she relocated to become the Post gardening, fishing, hunting, and feeding the birds always brought a smile to Art’s face. Master in Twin Valley, Minn. The family made their home in Twin Valley until Marge’s Some of his other favorite pastimes included playing cribbage and collecting coins and he retirement on Oct. 1, 2003. enjoyed the opportunity to help out at the M&W Store in White Earth for several years. Art Marge and Leo loved to travel and spent many months on the road each year. They was an active member of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in White Earth and held member - spent their winters in South Padre Island, Texas, and often visited family in New Mexico and ships with the Mahnomen American Legion and the Waubun-Ogema VFW. California. They took grandchildren on various vacations around the United States, making Arthur is survived by his wife, Wanda of White Earth; sons, Arthur (Maria) Bevins Jr. lifelong memories, until her health prevented these adventures. Marge was always busy and and Michael (Claudette) Bevins both of Ogema; daughter, Ashlea (Joseph) Bevins of White never sat idle. She doted on her family and treasured time spent with loved ones. Marge Earth; grandchildren: Jessica, Dominic, Christopher Jr., Kylei, Michael, Joseph Jr., Serecio, was an excellent cook and was known for her breads, fried chicken and potato salad. She Ryan, Hunter and Mason; great-grandchildren: Nevaeh, Naiah, Brennen and Aurelius; regularly packed a picnic lunch and took the family on a “woods ride” simply to spend time brothers, Curtis Bevins of Naytahwaush and Kenneth “Gus” (Birdie) Bevins of Ogema; sis - together in the great outdoors. Marge also loved to sing and sit quietly with a good book. ters: Doris Jackson, Marcianna “Kibby” Sullivan, Grace Jackson, and Mary (Lenard) Smith In her younger years, she had a large garden and no matter where they lived, Marge always all of White Earth, Geraldine “Fuzzy” Bellanger of Ogema, Janette “Jay” Bellanger of had beautiful flowers in the yard. As her health declined and her memory faded, the family Naytahwaush, and Donna Warren of White Earth; and many nieces, nephews and expended cherished their quiet times together. Marge entered Ecumen Nursing Home in 2017 where family on Wanda’s side. she has resided since. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Lawrence, George, Benjiman, Aaron, Marge is survived by her husband of nearly 60 years, Leo Sr. of Waubun; daughters: Leon and Harry; and special friends: Francis “Butch” Bellanger, Mark Warren and John Bonnie (Ray Bisek) Spaeth of Detroit Lakes, Wendy Roy of Naytahwaush, and Brenda “Gook” Hanks. Lundon of Mahnomen; sons: Leo Roy Jr. of Detroit Lakes, Brian (Jessica Rath) Roy of Mass of Christian Burial was held April 17 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in White Cloquet, Minn., and Matt Roy of Fargo, N.D.; grandchildren: Tony, Beth, April, Sarah, Earth. Angie, Desi, Dusty, Natalie, Marcus, Amanda, Tina, Cassie, Emily, Izzy, Cadence, Kyra, Interment: Calvary Cemetery in White Earth at a later date. Jackson, and Claudia; 19 great-grandchildren; and siblings: Caroline L. “Carrie” Graham, Arrangements: Anderson Family Funeral Home of Mahnomen. David L. (Judy) LaFriniere, Josephine T. “Josie” Bellanger, Jennifer N. “Java” (John) Uruo, Online guestbook: www.andersonfamilyfh.com Carol F. “Cutta” Mathre, Melody L. “Mel” (Gary Butenhoff) LaFriniere, Mary S. (Burnham Jr.) Tibbetts, and Bertram T. “Bert” LaFriniere; sisters-in-law, Dora LaFriniere and Judith E. “Judy” Roy; as well as Leo’s siblings: Rose M. Anderson, Isabella M. Raider, Herbert E. Ch “Herb” (Amelia) Roy, Ada B. (Roy) Hobbs, Robert R. “Dubby” Roy. arles Edward Stewart She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Patrick; son-in-law, Dean Lundon; grand - Charles Edward Stewart, 67, passed away unexpectedly April 18 at his home at daughter, Meredith Roy; brothers, Wilfred A. “Putt” Lafrenierre and Glenn D. LaFriniere; Biimaadiziwin in White Earth. brothers-in-law: Edward A. Graham, Kenneth E. Bellanger, Ernest E. Miller; and Leo’s sib - Charles was born April 29, 1951, in Park Rapids to Charles and Isabelle (Bigbear) lings and their spouses: Della M. Roy, Georgia A. Wiemer, Leonard J. Wiemer, Frances D. Stewart. Charles worked many different jobs - truck driver, chef at Chinese Dragon, roof - “John” Roy, William A. “Bud” Raider, Benjamin J. Roy, Priscilla J. “Pat” DeFoe, Peter J. ing, Jenny-O turkey plant and many other jobs. DeFoe Jr., Katherine L. “Kathy” Roy, Irene A. Cavender, and Gary C. Cavender. He loved being around his children and grandkids and fam - A memorial service was held April 11 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Naytahwaush. ily. He loved hunting, fishing, playing with his cat (puppy), vis - A time of gathering was held April 10 at the Anderson Family Funeral Home in Mahnomen. iting with other elders at the Biimaadiziwin, going to pow - Interment: St. Anne’s Cemetery at a later date. wows, taking road trips, being outside enjoying nature, BBQ’s, Arrangements: Anderson Family Funeral Home. riding his bike all over town, giving his advice and wisdom to everyone that would listen to him, working on cars, watching westerns and wrestling movies, playing rummy and other card Louise Olivia Murray games, cooking up for family, and collecting Native American artifacts. Louise Olivia Murray, 20-day-old daughter of Brent Murray and Sarah Auginaush of Charles is survived by his sons: Charlie Stewart III, Fargo, N.D., died April 12 at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo. Charles (Marie) Smith, and Jeremy Smith; daughters: Diane Louise was born March 23 in Fargo. Rock, Jamie Boswell, Roxanne Heinonen, and Rolanda Smith; She is survived by her parents of Fargo; brothers, Aiden Auginaush and Brent Murray numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces, Jr.; sister, Savannah Murray; maternal grandfather, Lew Murray of Mahnomen; and maternal nephews, cousins; sister, Lorraine (Susie) Stewart; and brother, Russel Conklin. grandmother, Mary Auginaush of Naytahwaush. Charles will be joining his significant other, Thelma Rose Smith; parents, Charles and She was preceded in death by her brother, Jarred Auginaush; maternal grandfather, Isabelle; sisters; Linda (Dirt) Leonhardt, Nancy Bigbear, and Marilyn Bigbear; and brothers: Russell Auginaush; paternal grandmother, Yvette Eagle; and great grandmother, Mary Jane Gary Stewart, Kenny Conklin, and Gilbert (Sonny) Stewart. Murray. A funeral service was held April 25 at the White Earth Community Center. Funeral services were held April 19 at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Rice Lake with Interment: St. Theodore’s Cemetery in Ponsford. Rev. Jackie Bernacchi officiating. Arrangements: David-Donehower Funeral Home of Detroit Lakes, Minn. Arrangments: Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley, Minn. Online: www.daviddonnehower.com Messages of condolence: www.ceasefuneralhome.com Zaagibagaa-giizis (Budding Leaves Moon) 1, 2019 Anishinaabeg Today 21
Obituaries
George Allen Meyer Doris LaMae Reimer George Allen Meyer, 37, of Waubun, died unexpectedly March 31. Doris L. Reimer, 82, of White Earth, died April 18 at her home. George was born May 28, 1981, in Minneapolis to James Weaver and Teresa Meyer. He Doris LaMae Reimer was born April 23, 1936, in White Earth to Joseph and Myrtle spent his early years in Minneapolis and as a teen, his family moved to the Waubun area. (Wilkenson) Bellecourt. She was raised and educated in White Earth having attended the George attended school in Mahnomen and graduated from Mahnomen High School. White Earth Mission School. Doris was united in marriage to Following high school, he worked off and on in Alaska doing Raymond Reimer on Aug. 1, 1986 in Mahnomen. Ray died in construction for several years. George dated Nicole Cogger 2003. and together they were blessed with three children: Lyric, Saige Doris enjoyed reading, crocheting, visiting, country-west - and Brynlee. Over the years, George worked construction and ern music and audio books. at the Shooting Star Casino. He was currently living with his Survivors include her children: Michael (Renae) dad, helping out and keeping busy. LaChapelle of Mahnomen, Joy Heisler of White Earth, Carleen George was an outgoing individual who loved a good time. (Tim) Kunz of Bemidji, Minn., and Jerry (Theresa) Fossen of He was very willing to help anyone and had a great sense of White Earth; 15 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren humor, always making people laugh. He was a great brother and one great-great-grandchild, Sandy Hernandez and her home and was known as the “favorite” uncle. George enjoyed wood - health nurses. working and was a very talented artist. He loved to draw and She was preceded in death by her three husbands and eight even designed the cover of the year book while in high school. brothers and sisters. Although gone to soon from this life, George will live on in the Arrangements: David-Donehower Funeral Home of Detroit Lakes, Minn. hearts of many. George is survived by his children: Lyric, Saige and Brynlee Cogger of Dilworth, Minn.; mother of his children, Nicole (Nick) Wood; father, James Weaver of Waubun; broth - Robin Lee Goodwin ers: James “Chuck” (Ann) Meyer of Naytahwaush, Joseph Meyer of Waubun, and Michael Meyer of Minneapolis; sisters: Evenelle Meyer of Naytahwaush, Linda (Edward) Stone of Robin Goodwin, 45, of Lengby, died April 9 at his home. Mahnomen, Maxine Meyer of Naytahwaush, Lucille Meyer of Mahnomen, Tiffany Welch Robin Lee Goodwin was born to Darrell and Joyce (Marshall) Goodwin on Nov. 30, of Las Vegas and Maria Rapoport of Forest Lake, Minn.; several aunts, uncles, cousins, 1973, in Fosston. He grew up in Bagley, where he attended school. Robin later moved to nieces and nephews. the Twin Cities area and went to work for Standard Water doing concrete work. After a few He was preceded in death by his mother, Teresa Meyer; brother, Robin; grandfather, years, he returned home to live with his parents. He went to work at the Shooting Star James “Iron Legs” Weaver; auntie, Nadine Wade; and two nephews. Casino as a cashier for the past few years. Robin was always kind, respectful, and could be A funeral service was held April 5 at the Naytahwaush Sports Complex. found frequently joking around with people. He loved joy riding with his dad. He was an Arrangements: Anderson Family Funeral Home of Mahnomen. avid sports fan, especially cheering on the Minnesota Vikings. Online guestbook: www.andersonfamilyfh.com Surviving Robin in death are his parents, Darrell and Joyce Goodwin of Lengby; broth - ers, Tom (Chasity) Goodwin of Rice Lake, and Travis Goodwin of Lengby; sisters: Roxanne Goodwin of Lengby, Angela (Brent) Goodwin of Champlin, Minn., Kimberly (Robert) Borgen of Corcoran, Minn., and Nichole (Terrence) Goodwin of Osseo, Minn; nieces, Merlin (Poncho) Louis McDougall nephews; aunts, uncles and many friends and extended family. Preceding Robin in death are his grandparents, aunts and uncles. Merlin (Poncho) Louis McDougall passed away March 25 in Bullhead City, Ariz., after A funeral service was held April 16 at Faith Hill Assembly of God Church in Bagley. a short illness. His wife and family were with him and held his hands as he passed away and Interment: Pine Bend Cemetery in rural Lengby. went to his Heavenly home. Arrangements: Anderson Family Funeral Home in Mahnomen. Poncho was born in White Earth to Robert and Dorothy McDougall. They moved to Fargo when he was a child. Poncho graduated from Fargo Central High in 1965. He entered the Army in 1967 and served in Vietnam, coming home in 1969. Verlin Michael DeGroat Poncho had several jobs before starting with the Fargo Park Verlin Michael DeGroat, 79, of Detroit Lakes, died April 22 at Essentia Health in Fargo. Board and Burlington Northern (BNSF) which he worked at for Verlin was born Nov. 23, 1939, in White Earth to Michael and Laura (Bellecourt) 17 years. He worked his way up to becoming an engineer, retir - DeGroat. He grew up in the Callaway and Strawberry Lake areas attending country school ing in 2009. in Strawberry Lake and later High School in Waubun. Poncho married the love of his life, Jan Truman in 1994 After school he worked for various farms which ranged and they lived in Detroit Lakes from 1996-2016. After which from dairy, pigs and turkeys. Verlin was united in marriage to they moved back to the Fargo area. Sharon Blauert and to this union were five children. Verlin This year Poncho would have celebrated over 40 years of worked as a chef for the Job Corp at the Tamarac Job Corp sobriety, one of his proudest accomplishments. He spent most Center. At the age of 40, Verlin suffered a stroke which cased of his time fishing at his brothers camp site, he also enjoyed partial paralysis in one arm. Verlin kept a positive attitude, con - wheeling and dealing, playing cards and spending time with his tinuing to work with his son Curt hauling and cutting firewood. family and friends. Poncho was also known fondly as Sugar Bear by family. Verlin lived a life centered with Christ. One of his ministries Poncho is survived by his wife, Jan; step-daughter, Lisa Rudnick; grandson, Dalton was calling on the sick, and playing his guitar at nursing homes Rudnick; sister, Jean (Clair) Sorensen of Dilworth, Minn.; brothers: Chub (Ida) McDougall throughout the area. You would often hear him say “Nothings of Richwood, Gary (Pam) McDougall of Wilmer, Minn., and Doug (Bonnie Thorpe) too big for God.” On April 9, 1996, Verlin was united in mar - McDougall of Fargo; and several nieces and one nephew. riage to Rita Kunz at The Church of the Nazarene in Detroit Preceding him in death are his parents; brothers: Ronnie (1964), Bob (2013), Stan Lakes. Verlin enjoyed watching the Christian TV channel along (2015), and Dennis (2018); and sister, Jeanette (2015). with the professional sports. His favorite teams were the Twins Poncho will be dearly missed by everyone's life he touched. He never met a stranger. and Vikings. He loved tending to his garden in the summer, reading and watching wildlife. Verlin will be remembered and missed by his wife, Rita DeGroat; children: Curt DeGroat, Lynette DeGroat, Paulette Viste, Paula Birkeland and Candace Damio; step-chil - White Earth Urban Office dren: Chris Kunz, Nick Heimark, Melissa Heimark and Jena (Danny) Carkhuff; nine grand - children and two step-grandchildren; sisters: Shirley (Mel) Manning, Doll (Marvin) Blauert and Donna Krause; and one brother, Jim (Darlene) DeGroat. The White Earth Urban Office is located at 214 West Franklin He is preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Keith DeGroat; and grandparents, Joe Avenue in Minneapolis. and Myrtle Bellecourt. The phone number is 612-813-1590 Ext. 6634 Memorial services will be held Thursday, May 2 at 2 p.m. at Christian Fellowship Office hours are weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Church in Detroit Lakes. Arrangements: David Donehower Funeral Home of Detroit Lakes. 22 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, May 1, 2019
2019 Special Election Calendar for Chairperson March 26 : Election Announcement for Special Primary Election and Posting
March 27 : 8 a.m. - Opening of period for filing for office.
April 5 : 4:30 p.m. Close of filing period
April 10 : Notice of Certifications to TEC
April 10 : Notice of Special Primary Election and Posting
April 12 : Challenge certification or non-certification to MCT by 4:30 p.m. on the second business day following receipt of certifica - tion.
April 15 : Complete record of all documents related to challenge submit to Minnesota Chippewa Tribe by 4:30 p.m.
April 15 : Deadline for appointment of Election Boards.
April 15 : Deadline for appointment of Election Contest Judge and alternate Election Contest Judge.
April 17 : Decision of certification or non-certification.
April 23 : TEC/AES provides ballots for Special Primary Election.
May 30 : Deadline to notify MCT on choice of appellate forum
June 4: Special Primary Election (Polling place open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.)
June 5 : General Reservation Election Board certifies Special Primary Results. (Prior to 8 p.m. on the day following the election)
June 6 : General Reservation Election Board publishes Special Primary Results.
June 7 : 5 p.m. Deadline for Request for Recount. (Filed with General Election Board)
June 11 : 4:30 p.m. - Deadline for Contest of Special Primary Election. (Filed with Reservation Election Judge and Executive Director of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe).
June 17 : Deadline for Decision on Request for Recount and Results of Recount, if allowed. (Within 5 days following the day Request is filed)
June 20 : Deadline for Decision on Contest of Special Primary Election. (Within 10 days of the deadline for Filing a Notice of Contest)
June 24 : 4:30 p.m. - Deadline for Appeal to MCT Tribal Elections Court of Election Appeals. Filed with the Executive Director of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe within (3) days of the contest decision, including a copy to Contest Judge who made the decision being appealed. (With 3 days of the decision on Contest)
June 27 : Record of contest forwarded to MCT Tribal Election Court of Appeals.
July 2 : Last Day for Hearing on Appeal.
July 3 : TEC/AES provides ballots for Special Election White Earth Tribal and Community College is excited to announce the beginning of our Summer Schedule! New this year – workshops are going out to the communities located throughout the reservation. This is just the July 5 : Last Day for Decision on Appeal. (Within 10 days of hear - beginning of the exciting summer workshops – the June schedule will include even more trainings in more ing on appeal). communities! Watch for that to be out soon!
July 5 : RBC prepares and posts Notice of Special Election You can reach the Anishinaabeg Today August 6: Special Election at 218-983-3285 Ext. 5903 (Polling Place open from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.) or email [email protected] Zaagibagaa-giizis (Budding Leaves Moon) 1, 2019 Anishinaabeg Today 23
White Earth Lt. Governor visits White Earth Urban Office 2019 Angling Seasons and Dates
Species Dates Daily Possession Limits
Walleye May 1, 2019 - April 30, 2020 10
Northern Pike May 1, 2019 - April 30, 2020 15
Muskellunge May 1, 2019 - April 30, 2020 1 (Minimum size limit of 50 inches) Angling only. Netting incidentals will be exempt.
Bass May 1, 2019 - April 30, 2020 10 (Large/Small Mouth combination)
Trout May 1, 2019 - April 30, 2020 10 (All species in combination)
Crappies May 1, 2019 - April 30, 2020 20
Sunfish May 1, 2019 - April 30, 2020 (All species in combination) 30
Rough fish May 1, 2019 - April 30, 2020 (Perch are classified as Rough fish) 200 Submitted photo Lake Open angling March 1 - April 14 0 Sturgeon Closed angling April 15 - June 14 Minnesota Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan (White Earth) recently stopped by the White Earth Urban Office Open angling June 15 - Feb. 28, 2020 Catch and to get her White Earth Tribal ID Card. White Earth programs made thier annual visit to the Twins Cities so * Ceremonial permits may be Release urban members could have the opportunity to purchase IDs and wild rice without making a trip to the reser - issued for limited harvest and use. Seasons Only vation. From left are Kerri Heisler - Department of Motor Vehicles, Tracy Goodwin - Wild Rice, Sharon Please contact Natural Resources for a permit application Heisler - Enrollments, Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, and Carl Fransen - White Earth Urban Office.
Dark House Spearing 2019 Rough Fish Bow Fishing, Harpoon, Dip Net and Seine Regulations November 16, 2019 though March 31, 2020 - Daily possession limit is the same as angling. - Spearing and angling limits are combined. Nighttime Period Rough fish may be Bow Fished, Dip Netted and Seined in rivers and lakes anytime Rough Fish Spearing regulations beginning at 12 a.m. on April 13, 2019 through March 31, 2020
Nighttime Period General Rough fish may be speared in rivers and lakes anytime - You cannot bow fish, spear, seine, dip net or harpoon in designated trout lakes and streams. beginning at 12 a.m. on April 13, 2019 through March 31, 2020 - You cannot bow fish in posted spawning areas. General It is prohibited to harvest game fish with a spear. - Arrow must be tethered to the bow. If you shoot a fish you must retrieve the fish and your arrow. This incudes Lake Sturgeon. - You cannot shoot a fish and throw it back in the water, leave it on the bank of any waterway, ice of All lakes, rivers, ponds, streams and creeks are open to the any lake, stream, pond or any access site. harvest of rough fish with a spear. - You can transport and use a bow while taking rough fish from a watercraft with or without a motor. Tribal members are asked to respect private property : - You may only bow fish and harpoon for rough fish, which include carp, buffalo, sucker, redhorse, 1. Please do not litter. sheephead, bowfin, burbot (ellpout), yellow perch, cisco (Tullibee), and bullhead. 2. Please be careful and do not damage stream banks or other access points. - It is prohibited to harvest game fish with a dip net, harpoon, bow and arrow or seine. This includes Lake Sturgeon Daily Limit 200 rough fish (all species in combination) - The hoops on hand-held dip nets cannot exceed 24 inches in diameter. Turtle harvest - You cannot harpoon within 1,000 feet of a swimming beach. - You cannot exceed the daily limit for each species taken with any combination of spearing, Species Dates Daily Possession harpooning, dip netting or seining equipment to reach the limit. Fish taken by archery (bow fishing) Limits also are included in this limit.
Snapping May 1, 2019 - April 30, 2020 10 Daily Limit 200 rough fish (All species in combination) All other May 1, 2019 - April 30, 2019 200 species All violations of the provisons of these regulations shall be considered a violation of the Conservation Code and shall be subject to any penalties provided therein.
All violations of the provisons of these regulations shall be considered a violation of the Conservation Code and shall be subject to any penalties provided therein Make your vote count in the Special Election on June 4 24 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Zaagibagaa-giizis (Budding Leaves Moon) 1, 2019 Anishinaabeg Today 25
WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT CHILDREN’S COURT CHILDREN’S COURT CHILDREN’S COURT CHILDREN’S COURT In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: Frank Joseph Kettle Harley Warren Howard Butcher Angela Thompson Summons of Petition and Hearing Notice Summons of Petition and Hearing Notice Summons of Petition and Hearing Notice Summons of Petition and Hearing Notice Court File No. CC16-0656-0660 Court File No. CC16-0656-0660 Court File No. CC16-0656-0660 Court File No. CC17-0093, 0095
YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on April YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on April YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on April YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on 2, 2019, a Suspension of Parental Rights 2, 2019, a Suspension of Parental Rights 2, 2019, a Suspension of Parental Rights November 9, 2018, a Suspension of Parental Petition was filed with the White Earth Petition was filed with the White Earth Petition was filed with the White Earth Rights Petition was filed with the White Tribal Court regarding your child(ren) in Tribal Court regarding your child(ren) in Tribal Court regarding your child(ren) in Earth Tribal Court regarding your child(ren) file(s) CC16-0656-0660. A continued admit file(s) CC16-0656-0660. A continued admit file(s) CC16-0656-0660. A continued admit in file(s) CC17-0093, -0095. A continued or deny hearing on the matter is scheduled or deny hearing on the matter is scheduled or deny hearing on the matter is scheduled admit or deny hearing on the matter is sched - for June 27, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. You are asked for June 27, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. You are asked for June 27, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. You are asked uled for July 12, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. You are to contact White Earth Tribal Court to contact White Earth Tribal Court to contact White Earth Tribal Court asked to contact White Earth Tribal Court Administration located at the RTC in White Administration located at the RTC in White Administration located at the RTC in White Administration located at the RTC in White Earth, Minnesota at 218-983-4648. If you Earth, Minnesota at 218-983-4648. If you Earth, Minnesota at 218-983-4648. If you Earth, Minnesota at 218-983-4648. If you fail to appear for this hearing the Court may fail to appear for this hearing the Court may fail to appear for this hearing the Court may fail to appear for this hearing the Court may find you in default and enter an order. find you in default and enter an order. find you in default and enter an order. find you in default and enter an order.
Dated : April 24, 2018 Dated : April 24, 2018 Dated : April 24, 2018 Dated : April 24, 2018 Veronica Newcomer Veronica Newcomer Veronica Newcomer Veronica Newcomer Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare
WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT CHILDREN’S COURT CHILDREN’S COURT CHILDREN’S COURT CHILDREN’S COURT In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of: Derrick Alvarado Dennis Cloud Tonya Cloud Brandon Wood Summons of Petition and Hearing Notice Summons of Petition and Hearing Notice Summons of Petition and Hearing Notice Summons of Petition and Hearing Notice Court File No. CC17-0093, 0095 Court File No. CC19-0021, -0022 Court File No. CC19-0021, -0022 Court File No. CC19-0128
YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on November 9, 2018, a Suspension of Parental January 10, 2019, a Child in Need of January 10, 2019, a Child in Need of February 27, 2019, a Child in Need of Rights Petition was filed with the White Protection and/or Services Petition was filed Protection and/or Services Petition was filed Protection and/or Services Petition was filed Earth Tribal Court regarding your child(ren) with the White Earth Tribal Court regarding with the White Earth Tribal Court regarding with the White Earth Tribal Court regarding in file(s) CC17-0093, -0095. A continued your child(ren) in file(s) CC19-0021, -0022. your child(ren) in file(s) CC19-0021, -0022. your child in file CC19-0128. A pre-trial admit or deny hearing on the matter is sched - A pre-trial hearing on the matter is scheduled A pre-trial hearing on the matter is scheduled hearing on the matter is scheduled for June 7, uled for July 12, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. You are for June 20, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. You are for June 20, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. You are 2019 at 9:30 A.M. You are asked to contact asked to contact White Earth Tribal Court asked to contact White Earth Tribal Court asked to contact White Earth Tribal Court White Earth Tribal Court Administration Administration located at the RTC in White Administration located at the RTC in White Administration located at the RTC in White located at the RTC in White Earth, Earth, Minnesota at 218-983-4648. If you Earth, Minnesota at 218-983-4648. If you Earth, Minnesota at 218-983-4648. If you Minnesota at 218-983-4648. If you fail to fail to appear for this hearing the Court may fail to appear for this hearing the Court may fail to appear for this hearing the Court may appear for this hearing the Court may find find you in default and enter an order. find you in default and enter an order. find you in default and enter an order. you in default and enter an order.
Dated : April 24, 2018 Dated : April 24, 2018 Dated : April 24, 2018 Dated : April 24, 2018 Veronica Newcomer Veronica Newcomer Veronica Newcomer Veronica Newcomer Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare
WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT CHILDREN’S COURT CHILDREN’S COURT CHILDREN’S COURT CHILDREN’S COURT In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of: In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of: In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: Amanda Hall Ryan Townsend Christina Mar Jackson Zachariah Bray Summons of Petition and Hearing Notice Summons of Petition and Hearing Notice Summons of Petition and Hearing Notice Summons of Petition and Hearing Notice Court File No. CC19-0133 Court File No. CC19-0133 Court File No. CC19-0150, -0151 Court File No. CC19-0150, -0151
YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on March YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on March YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on March YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on March 1, 2019, a Child in Need of Protection and/or 1, 2019, a Child in Need of Protection and/or 11, 2019, a Child in Need of Protection 11, 2019, a Child in Need of Protection Services Petition was filed with the White Services Petition was filed with the White and/or Services Petition was filed with the and/or Services Petition was filed with the Earth Tribal Court regarding your child in Earth Tribal Court regarding your child in White Earth Tribal Court regarding your White Earth Tribal Court regarding your file CC19-0133. A pre-trial hearing on the file CC19-0133. A pre-trial hearing on the child(ren) in file(s) CC19-0150, -0151. A child(ren) in file(s) CC19-0150, -0151. A matter is scheduled for July 15, 2019 at 1:15 matter is scheduled for July 15, 2019 at 1:15 continued admit or deny hearing on the mat - continued admit or deny hearing on the mat - P.M. You are asked to contact White Earth P.M. You are asked to contact White Earth ter is scheduled for June 21, 2019 at 9:30 ter is scheduled for June 21, 2019 at 9:30 Tribal Court Administration located at the Tribal Court Administration located at the A.M. You are asked to contact White Earth A.M. You are asked to contact White Earth RTC in White Earth, Minnesota at 218-983- RTC in White Earth, Minnesota at 218-983- Tribal Court Administration located at the Tribal Court Administration located at the 4648. If you fail to appear for this hearing 4648. If you fail to appear for this hearing RTC in White Earth, Minnesota at 218-983- RTC in White Earth, Minnesota at 218-983- the Court may find you in default and enter the Court may find you in default and enter 4648. If you fail to appear for this hearing the 4648. If you fail to appear for this hearing the an order. an order. Court may find you in default and enter an Court may find you in default and enter an order. order. Dated : April 24, 2018 Dated : April 24, 2018 Dated : April 24, 2018 Dated : April 24, 2018 Veronica Newcomer Veronica Newcomer Veronica Newcomer Veronica Newcomer Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare 26 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Meet the Candidates for White Earth Chairperson
Brent Gish
Boozhoo! Let me begin by introducing myself. My are the foundation for successful communities and prosper - to benefit the people of White Earth. name is Brent Gish and I am a candidate for the unexpired ous nations. As chairman, I will focus on what White Earth can be… term of Chairman of the White Earth Nation. I am asking for My involvement in community service dates back to the IF we unite and work together. IF we work together, we can your vote in the Special Primary mid-seventies when I was elected to the Naytahwaush make our communities safer and end the devastating cycle of Election to be held on June 4, Community Council. Then, in 1978, I ran for and was elect - addiction. IF we work together, we can join our brothers and 2019. ed to the White Earth Reservation Business Committee as sisters in the MCT to revise our Constitution to reflect our I am a lifelong resident of District II Representative. While serving on the RBC, I con - cultural values, address separation of power issues and long- the White Earth Reservation tinued to teach at the Naytahwaush Elementary School. At term tribal enrollment issues. IF we work together, we can except for years attending col - the end of my term in office, I made a very difficult decision create a business climate that will attract businesses and lege and military service. I to stay focused on educating youth of our reservation and not entrepreneurs for diversified employment and a living wage. earned a Bachelor’s Degree to run for another term in office, but, I left the door open to IF we work together, we can implement a birth to elder edu - from Southwest State University run at a later date. That date is now! cation system for career preparation and life-long learning. majoring in education, a My working career has provided me with a wide range IF we work together, we can make our government more Master’s Degree from Bemidji of opportunities and experiences which I believe strengthen accountable, transparent and responsive to the people of State University in school my candidacy. I have served on a variety of non-profit White Earth. IF we work together...the things we thought administration, and an adminis - boards including the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, were unattainable can become reality! trative specialist licensure from Minnesota State High School League Board of Directors, Every worthwhile challenge begins with a vision of Tri College University. Then, in 2003, I was awarded an Minnesota Twins Community Fund, White Earth Tribal and what can be and a strategic plan with goals and strategies to Honorary Doctor of Education Degree from St. Cloud State Community College Board of Trustees, National Indian accomplish and sustain the challenge. I ask for your vote to University. Impacted Schools Association to name a few of significance. build on the many successful programs that serve the needs My career in PreK-12 education spans 47 years. During In my capacity as a school superintendent and board of of the people of the White Earth Nation. Further, I ask for my professional career, I was privileged to serve the children director/trustee member, I had the unique opportunity to pro - your vote to develop and implement strategies to address the of the White Earth Nation as a classroom teacher, a principal vide oral and written testimony to the U.S. Senate unserved and under-served needs of the White Earth Nation. and a superintendent. In those positions, I supervised staff, Committee on Indian Affairs, the U.S. House of I believe, great things can be accomplished….if we work successfully managed multi-million dollar budgets, led Representatives Education Committee and the Minnesota together. school improvement initiatives, implemented innovative cul - Legislature. In recent years, I’ve served as the executive Your support and vote will be greatly appreciated. turally relevant programs. As I reflect on my career, the director of the National Indian Impacted Schools Brent greatest satisfaction came from building relationships with Association, a non-profit organization advocating for nearly Follow me on Facebook—Vote Brent Gish youth and watching them thrive! It is my belief that educa - 600 federally impacted Indian land public schools across the PO Box 30, Naytahwaush, MN 56566 tion is the foundation for success in life…educated citizens nation. Now, I want to use these experiences and connections (701) 212-5209
Lainey Fineday
Boozhoo Anishinaabe, lots to be added for the members of the White Earth Nation implemented. I am Lainey Fineday. I am from Pine Point I’m a 2010 will be discussed. If it were not for the enrolled members of A reservation grocery store and a cultural resource cen - graduate of the Circle of Life tribal school and have an asso - the White Earth Nation, there would be no great Nation. Our ter with Wi-Fi / technology access for each village could be ciate of arts degree with an environmental science emphasis members need home ownership. Our members deserve home of potential benefit. Research shows that when individuals from the White Earth Tribal and Community College. ownership. are content with their culture, they are more than likely to be I pursued a Bachelor of No Line 3 : Petroleum hydrocarbon bioremediation successful, today; many things require technology use! Science degree in Science methods used to clean up oil contamination can consist of I am scientifically literate in several topics, which Education with a life science using petroleum-degrading microbes such as Pseudomonas include content covered in numerous higher education specialty from Bemidji State aeruginosa and actinobacteria species, which cause disease, courses from WETCC, BSU and Leech Lake Tribal College. University while raising five and illness which is an incredibly dangerous circumstance I was also a NASA student ambassador, field experience at small children and hope to White Earth cannot afford to take. It is the sole duty of the Bemidji Middle Public school, Voyageurs Expeditionary become an inspiration to the Chairman to ensure the well-being and health of all members School, and Waubun Secondary. I traveled across the U.S younger generations of the and lands. I plan to pursue state legislators to implement toll and my most favorite places are here on the White Earth Circle of Life Academy since fee for non-members on our lakes that are being used for Reservation. that there has been a lot of neg - recreation. If elected, as an altruistic expression as an educator, I ativity and fighting going on WE need to secure our natural resources for our future vow to give back a portion of earnings to a graduating within the tribal government. generations. The threat of invasive species infestation is enrolled student(s) of the White Earth Nation seeking higher We need to be proud of our something that we need to consider. Freshwater invasive education. I will present an award as an unseen gift a student students’ academic achieve - species can have detrimental devastation of ecosystems on will not have to report to financial aid. This scholarship ments! We cannot continue putting them down, when we White Earth lakes and river systems. This should not be a award will help with purchasing a vehicle/securing housing should be picking them up off the ground! Report card data White Earth problem; WE did not bring invasive species for that first year of college or whatever that student may shows they are in the same percentile as every other school here! It is also no secret that poor water quality exists within wish to use his/her funds for. That first year of college is district within reservation. We need to look at the environ - the communities. Public access to clean water should be always the most critical. Education is an investment that will ment we have created for them. I aim to build bridges and available to the villages known to have bad treated water. always benefit our people. Don’t forget to vote June 4th! maintain positive connections with our current representa - I believe work plan schedule reports should be involun - tives and communities, so our Nation can begin moving for - tary; we need to know the productivity of our employees. ward. WE need to manage our resources at every cost. This data I also aim to address, elder care, homelessness/landless - will also keep grant funds coming in. White Earth can White Earth Election Board ness, food insecurity, resource management, education, cul - become one of the most productive nations in the country. PO Box 10, Mahnomen, MN 56557 tural sovereignty, environmental concerns, health and well - We need to work to our fullest potential. As an educator, I Phone : 218-936-5622 or 1-866-211-9154 ness, child mental health, trauma/crisis, crime, drugs and maintain high expectations. I know that every minute of a Email : [email protected] addiction. Some immediate implications that I will address working schedule is planned out. Every single minute is Fax : 218-936-5623 are notifying and encouraging enrolled members to apply for accounted for! Job shadowing internship/externship oppor - Location: Old RV building behind the Shooting Star a leased lot. Immediate review of plot books for additional tunities for youth leadership in our communities can be Zaagibagaa-giizis (Budding Leaves Moon) 1, 2019 Anishinaabeg Today 27
Sandra St. Clair Ronald Fairbanks I am the eldest daughter of Beverly (St. Clair) ry especially on treaties, Federal Acts, statutes, or any Johnson and Clifford Warren, my grandparents were type of tribal history, and listening music. Boozhoo! Greetings to all. Fred and Fannie (McDonald) St. Clair and Clifford I am a strong problem solver and referral I was born on the great lands of White Earth in Mahnomen to and Dora (McDougall) Warren. I am the mother of resource, an advocate for elders, youth and communi - parents Deloris (Ashing) Fairbanks and Joseph Fairbanks. As a child Kimberly, grandmother to Lawrence, great-aunt to ty members. Let’s work on solving the things that my family and I moved to Minneapolis where I proceeded to get my Aaliyah, the eldest of my siblings, and an auntie to have become barriers, work together without laying education and first work experiences. Some of my fondest memo - many nieces and nephews. My family has always blame, move forward as a Nation, learn from the past, ries, was the amount of time we spent traveling back to White Earth been my greatest strength. and encourage all our members to join together and to stay connected with my family,people and culture. As an adult I In 1977, I gradated from Detroit Lakes High share their ideas and to assist with the growth and eco - followed my path back home. I have lived in Pine Bend for the past School, and later attended AIOIC (American Indian nomic success of White Earth for all our people. I eighteen years. I have been employed at the Shooting Star Casino for Opportunities Industrialization Center) and the know we can live and survive anything with inner the past sixteen years. University of Minnesota earning several certificates, strength and determination. including one in vocational counseling. I received Once I decided to enter my name for the position I am very family oriented and have many hobbies and interests. other training as a Certified Flagger Trainer for of Chairperson, I have been gifted with numerous Some of my hobbies and interests are, ric ing, making native crafts, MN/DOT and a Notary Public. I am currently ideas from community members and friends. I choose attending powwows, chaperoning for the Boys and Girls Club, employed with the White Earth RTC TERO Office- not to make empty promises. I encourage all of our attending community fundraisers and events, hunting, pool and dart Admin Asst./Compliance Officer and have been for tribal members to work together and treat each other leagues, softball, 4-wheeling and motorcycle riding for pleasure and over 15 years. with respect and kindness. for worthy causes such as, Ride for the Troops, Sgt. Mathew Harmon Throughout my life, I have been employed in a My favorite quote: ride, ALS and MS just to name a few. variety of positions from weatherization, tribal police “There is a longing in the heart of my people to One of my passions is my involvement with our youth as a foster dispatcher, administrative assistant, job developer to reach out and grasp that which is needed for our sur - and adoptive resource with White Earth. A few of the topics and case manager. Most of these have been in service of vival. There is a longing among the young of my areas to focus on, that I feel are important for White Earth are, Elder American Indians focused on self-sufficiency in nation to secure for themselves and their people the Care and the Elder Nutrition Program, Child Welfare, the reduction employment/training opportunities for single parents, skills that will provide them with a sense of worth and of homelessness, our veterans who have served courageously, our unemployed and underemployed. I have been purpose. They will be our new warriors. Their training tribal education, maintaining and expanding culture, unemployment, employed through different agencies in Minneapolis: will be much longer and more demanding than it was transportation, safety and policing, the drug epidemic, our natural American Indian OIC, WINGS South-Multi Resource in the olden days. The long years of study will demand resources and water supply, fiscal responsibility and transparency as Centers (Women in New Growth and Success – a pilot more determination, separation from home and family well as a watchful eye on business investments that perpetuate tribal program of MFIP/ MN Family Investment Program) will demand endurance. But they will merge with their revenue. and American Indian Financial Aide/Vocational hand held forward, not to receive welfare, but to grasp Advisor for Minneapolis Technical College. I have the place in society that is rightly ours...” - Chief Dan I am excited and honored to run alongside my fellow band mem - worked my way up in many positions. George of the coastal Salish Tsleil-Waututh Nation, bers for the position of interim Chairperson for the White Earth In addition to my full-time work, I enjoy volun - British Columbia, Canada Nation. I am also excited with the opportunity to be a value for mem - teering in my White Earth Community and on the bers and work towards a brighter future for our people. Good luck to Mother’s Day Pow Wow Committees. I enjoy attend - each candidate. ing pow wows, reading books on mysteries and histo - Sandra (Sandy) M. St. Clair Tara Mason
Boozhoo White Earth Members, tion program based in language and culture. We need Cannabis: I am asking for your support on June 4th. As you know healthy activities to keep our communities and families White Earth continues to take steps with Hemp. We I served you, the White Earth members, as Secretary together. This is how we heal from historical trauma; we are need to continue to develop this for all members. We need Treasurer in the previous term. During that time White Earth resilient people and we can do this together. to invest in a way to process and distribute hemp. We also had made great progress in many areas, we need to continue Language and Culture: need to develop White Earth ordinances for medical mari - to move forward. White Earth We are Anishinaabeg, we are here today because of our juana. The health benefits are needed for so many of our needs leadership that will focus history and who we are as a people. Our language and teach - members. There is an easy process to do this. We can move on real solutions with obtain - ings make us who we are. We have survived because we are on this immediately. able results. resilient but in the past few months, we have seen a set back Constitutional Reform: There are many issues we on the amount of support we are investing in our language Right now we are in the process of constitutional face, and though I would like to and culture. We often talk of sovereignty, but what is this if reform for our Tribe and the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. In address all of them I will not we are not making our best effort to reintroduce our lan - my previous position I made the motion at the Tribal take the time to address them guage to our children. I fully support language and culture Executive Committee to start this process. This is how we here. These are the most press - for everyone. We all need to have access to our identity. We gain real change for the people. Many times we feel this is ing agenda items. need to value those who are community supports. to complicated to understand, I believe it is not, with unbi - Drug Epidemic: Housing: ased education our members can know the current constitu - We continue to face a drug tion and what the possibilities are for our future. epidemic on White Earth. We We need to invest in Housing. Throughout the years we There have been many things said about me and action have seen many successes in have made many investments and need to do this now with taken against me by the current Reservation Business the past four years, we have many individuals who have Housing for All. We know the barriers and problems when Committee, but if we really understood how our Tribal found sobriety and I’m proud of them. But we continue to facing our housing crisis, but it is time to move past those Government works we would know these actions are false face new drugs and new addictions on White Earth. I sup - and do what is right and what is needed to ensure we are not and misleading, and we would truly understand how our port the efforts of Harm Reduction and Behavioral Health; I leaving anyone behind. There are multiple ways to address RBC works. I do not hold any ill intent; I want White Earth believe we need to expand the support of these departments this; from investing our own White Earth Revenue, partner - to move forward. We do not have time to stand still. who continues everyday to support sobriety. But we also ing with Minnesota Housing Finance, home ownership need to create additional supports in area. As Chair I will options, to philanthropy. Many of our members do now fit I am running to serve you as the Chairwoman of White advocate to finish the development of the property White into the White Earth Housing category and we need to Earth. All of White Earth, we have huge needs and I will Earth purchased with the Christian Retreat. We can offer diversify our housing options, from young members without work tirelessly to meet those. We are all in this together. family in-patient treatment. But we need to invest in our children, assisted living for our Elders, and even Wet members before the additions start with a wholistic preven - Houses for those who are dealing with additions. Tara Mason The White Earth Special Election is Tuesday, June 4 - the polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 28 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Rae Ann Smith
Hello my fellow White Earth Tribal members, environment. alone. My name is Rae Ann Smith and I humbly request your Additionally, my undergraduate coursework in business Our communities as a whole, are suffering. Let’s say vote to fill the vacant White Earth Chair position. law, business entrepreneurship, economics, public speaking, NO MORE to the divisions that have been created and the I am the mother of three, a and tribal law-federal, provide me a strong foundation of silos that stand. Our ancestors endured and overcame many proud grandmother of six. My both operational and regulatory business understanding. battles, as will we. Together, we can restore the honor, parents, Dan and Beverly, cur - Equally as important, my work experience with day to day respect, and dignity to White Earth. rently of Strawberry Lake have government operations and corporate management, as well Our nation has many assets in regard to its operations, helped make the White Earth as in-depth knowledge in governing documents, develop - but yet there is much work to be done to ensure the prosper - Reservation my home through - ment and implementation of policies and procedures, along ity of our people. To move forward we must develop long out my life, living in the com - with years of direct liaison responsibilities between Tribal term strategic goals that initiate projects with long lasting munities of Pine Point, White Council and casino executive management make me the and positive impacts for the Tribe. To move forward, we Earth, Ogema, Waubun, and prime candidate for the White Earth Chair position. must keep education and constitutional reform top priorities Mahnomen, where I reside now. My reason for running is simple, it is time to rebuild our but also continue to address the obvious issues that remain I have a strong work history government infrastructure and restore stability to move our before us such as; the drug epidemic, alcoholism and abuse, within Tribal Entities, certifica - Tribe forward. I strongly believe in fostering an environment employment barriers, healthcare, housing and our youth and tion as a Gaming Commissioner of all people processes, systems, and policy. This means ini - elder services. through the National Indian tiating a community of respect where all membership and Although Secretary-Treasurer Alan Roy has given the Gaming Association, Certificates in both compliance and employees have a voice of matter without fear; Fairness and official approval to make the Anishinaabeg Today mailing game protection from St. Cloud State University, Risk consistency in administering policies and most important - list available at no cost to all certified candidates, it is not my Manager certification through the National Alliance ly—a team approach with open communication and collabo - intention to request it. I ask for your support and questions as Program, certificate of completion from Falmouth Institute ration between elected officials. Not just our own tribal offi - I visit our communities door-to-door, as an invited guest of in the Tribal Gaming Certificate Program with emphasis on cials but representatives at the federal, state, county, and public events, and/or through my social media platforms. casino accounting, auditing, gaming law, managing human community levels. Lastly, the membership’s voice is held within the elec - resources, work place safety, and other leadership based I believe that as we move forward, we must emphasize toral process. Please exercise your right to vote Rae Ann trainings that have exposed me to many key facets of run - the concept of looking ahead to what we as a membership Smith on June 4th for Tribal Chair. ning and working within a healthy, safe, and prospering can achieve together, rather than what one or a few can do
Leigh Harper
IT DOES NOT MATTER TO ME WHO YOU VOTE HOUSING, where people can be paid for helping their com - what we need in White Earth is a chairperson who will FOR to be chairperson. I only care that your chairperson munity and families. address the problems our reservation faces. Vote for a chair - represents the best interests of White Earth. PEOPLE CAN HELP BUILD THE HOMES they will person who will fight for the people, research the candidates Have your chairperson reinstate PERCAPITA PAY - one day live in and own. Homelessness can be alleviated and vote for the person who instills the most confidence in MENTS to tribal members. Everyone should have access to when people are building their own homes, working in con - repairing White Earth. casino money, not only prese - junction with the White Earth Housing program. People that lect groups. The Percapita pay - are proud of their homes take better care of those homes. ment may only be $300-500 per Have your chairperson CLEAN YOUR LOCAL person, but it will be money to WATER SUPPLY, water is contaminated, rusty, and WHITE EARTH the people. The casinos belong unhealthy. The people can't drink, wash, or use bad water as to the tribal members, therefore it is a health hazard. CANDIDATE FORUM the money should be given to I would like to ADDITIONS TO THE COUNCIL, more the people. than the three districts need to be represented. Each and When : Saturday, May 18 Have your chairperson ini - every community needs a representative voice on the coun - tiate a CIVILIAN REVIEW cil, more than the three districts because Pine Point may not Time : 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. BOARD FOR THE POLICE, know what Strawberry Lake, Ogema, or Callaway needs. let the White Earth people mon - Each village needs a voice on the council, whether this Where : Minnesota Chippewa Tribe itor the White Earth police. Too means having more council members or forming a senate to Building long the police have had a oversee the council. tyrannical dictatorship over White Earth members, and treat The previous statements are from some of the larger Address : 1308 E Franklin Ave people unfairly, immorally, and unethically. problems on the White Earth Reservation, but I know there Minneapolis, MN Have your chairperson enable CIVIL RIGHTS protec - are many more problems. If you have a problem and want it tions to White Earth members, because as of right now NO known, contact me at the email, [email protected]. White Earth member has civil rights by any definition on I am putting together a list of problems, so that these prob - FMI : Bonni White Earth. No Civil Rights protection means White Earth lems can be fixed. [email protected] owns you and your property. Everyone in the USA has Civil My name is Leigh Harper, I have had many years of see - 952-594-0403 Rights, but White Earth does not give you that protection. ing problems on the White Earth Reservation and I know Have your chairperson PROTECT THE RIGHTS AND someone has to finally address them. I would like to see SAFETY OF CHILDREN in policies and actions. Native someone in charge who will tackle these problems. Me and children do better with families than strangers; stop taking my family are aware of our own native culture. I am a tra - children away from homes and work with the families to ditional Ojibwe dancer in many local and state pow wows. keep children safe and happy. White Earth Election Board My previous experience is working with children in educa - PO Box 10, Mahnomen, MN 56557 Have your chairperson initiate BENEFICIAL POLI - tion. I have worked with elders and patients as a healthcare CIES FOR DRUG USERS TO BREAK THEIR representative in the White Earth communities. Phone : 218-936-5622 or 1-866-211-9154 UNHEALTHY HABIT and live healthier. Have incentives My college schooling is in PreMed, with a Major in for people to live healthy and maintain that health. Biology, Chemistry, with Minors in Child Development and Email : [email protected] Have your chairperson REDO THE UNFAIR Education. I have legal experience working in Federal, EMPLOYMENT POLICIES in the White Earth State and Tribal courts. I have attended many cultural events Fax : 218-936-5623 Reservation. Current work policies and legal directives help and political events within Native American communities Location the RBC, not the individual if they are treated unfairly. Have with emphasis on the White Earth reservation. Once again, : Old RV building behind your chairperson instate a DAY LABOR for people, working I do not care who you choose to vote for, but please keep in the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen on days they are able to work. Day Labor can work with mind the election should not be a popularity contest, but Zaagibagaa-giizis (Budding Leaves Moon) 1, 2019 Anishinaabeg Today 29 Patricia Moran Robert Durant Aaniin Anishinaabe people of White Earth Nation policy. My name is Pat Moran and I am married to Daryl The White Earth Reservation is my home and I want to Hello people of Moran Sr. and we have seven children and 22 grandchildren. be a positive role-model and make positive changes, one day White Earth Nation; I’m I have dedicated my life to serv - at a time, one step at a time and one community at a time. I Robert and here are some ing my people, helping them will work with the other members of the tribal council serv - of the things I would like with life issues and supporting ing the White Earth nation. to accomplish along with them in their recovery from I would like your vote, because you think I will make a my past experiences. addictions. I know what addic - difference in the White Earth Nation. I am not going to Financial: No one tion is like, I’ve been there. make a bunch of empty promises. But with Yahweh help, I can deny the current I am a member of the White will make a difference. I have a vision for the White Earth financial devastation Earth Assembly of God church, Nation, because without a vision people perish. White Earth has encoun - here in White Earth. Yahweh made us, and he gave us talents and gifts to use tered. We can re-build the Today, I ask for your sup - for his purpose and plan here on earth. resources with smart port as I run for Tribal I know what our issues are, and our community mem - intelligent restructuring Chairwoman. Some may be bers know the issues we face here on the White Earth of accountability. Self- aware of my services to the Reservation and we need to work together to solve them Governance of all programs and enterprises is the top White Earth Nation as Program issues no one person can do it, but we can accomplish any - priority in moving forward as a Nation. We lost many Manager of the White Earth Substance Abuse Program. I thing if we work together. recurring program funding sources due to noncompli - will always help and serve people who suffer from addic - Please elect Pat Moran for Chairwoman I know where I ance issues. I will take the appropriate steps to gain tions and their families, by aiding them in their recovery. came from, I know where I’m at today and I know where I back our once good standings through the State and I have made many mistakes in my life and probably am going, and you can to. Federal lobbing efforts. will make more. However, I am stepping out in faith and I Biinjwebinige Ogima Ikwe Miigwech Jobs: Six years ago, White Earth Nation was on hope to make a difference. the verge of stepping in to an economic developmental I will continue to support and serve the families of the future that would have provided you with opportuni - White Earth Reservation. I will support our reservation by Pat Moran ties we have never seen before. I want to breathe new serving its members. With an honest, dependable open-door life into our economy by using solid planning in cre - ation of jobs with industry and manufacturing of goods, all of this will attract business like receiving Michael Fairbanks and shipping, value added equipment products, med - ical supplies and the list goes on, when we are able to Aaniin & Boozhoo Gaa-waabaabiganikaag nindinawe - bimaadiziwin, The Good Life, in our communities. put in place the International Free Trade Zone, oppor - maaganidog. I do believe we need to move forward on a variety of tunities are endless. At one time we were very close to Hello & Greetings my White Earth relatives initiatives in order to ensure that our futures are positive and make this happen, imagine the possibilities everyone After much thought and consideration, I have decided to healthy. could have had, and we can have again. Jobs and the run for Chairman of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe. I feel Health Care - Currently the White Earth Tribe is consid - ability to create your own businesses because of that my professional experi - demand and need. ence, education and most ered a Direct Service Tribe, this means that the Indian Health Services currently provides for the majority of health care Shooting Star Casino: For the past ten years all importantly, how I live my life National forecast and feasibility studies for rural casi - offers the leadership qualities services through the White Earth Service Unit. I would like to see White Earth to take over those services through a Self- nos is a bad investment and gaming is on a downward needed to be your Chairman. decline. We will need to diversify for a new future. My parents are the late Governance Contract. This would allow White Earth to not only provide more services to Elders and other Band Our gaming industry was meant to be the economic Juel and Elsie Fairbanks; I stimulus engine. Not an industry of dependency as we grew up in St. Paul and moved Member, but allow us to more fully integrate existing Tribal programs with those services, creating a White Earth Tribal know it. We need new jobs to grow our future. up north right after high school. Caring for Elders: On the White Earth My education consists of Health system, that will provide more and better healthcare services as well as allow for improvements and services to Reservation it has an estimated 900 members age 55 two Associate of Science and older. As this population increases, the demand for degrees: Business Management be developed and implement that we as a Tribe determines is best for our communities and people. all types of care increases. Most of the elders I talk to & Nutrition, Bachelor of Arts are not comfortable speaking in groups or audiences. in American Indian Studies & Joint Venture - This is a competitive agreement with the And because of that, they are not heard. I want to make Post bachelor’s in the Naadamaadiwin Special Education Indian Health Services that White Earth was awarded two it possible for older people speak and tell their visions Program. I am graduating with Master of Arts in Education years ago. This agreement will allow for a new Tribal run and experiences in life. Change for new ways to com - from Augsburg University. facility to be built in Naytahwaush. Currently, this project is municate is a must. I have worked in tribal administration in various capac - on hold, I feel that is vital that this project goes forward as it Education: White Earth provides schooling ities for the last 18 years; which included the Deputy will provide better healthcare access to our Elders, and Band opportunities from pre-school to a college education. Director of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe. During this members in Naytahwaush and surrounding communities. Much work is needed for stability and accountability position I established an expansive overview and gained The new clinic will also provide much needed jobs both in in these areas. One important issue I want to imple - valuable knowledge of the diverse programming and ser - the construction phase of the clinic and also when the facility ment is an Investment in an educational funding vices provided for our members on and off the White Earth is in operation, which will improve that community's econo - source, such as financial Educational Endowment Nation reservation. This experience gave me the opportunity my. Program that was once proposed fifteen years ago. It to work alongside tribal, state & national leadership, pro - Education - Educating our people is also another top will be used to support our young adults who seek gram management and leading staff in proactively address - priority. Preparing future generations for professional and higher education, such as; tuition and housing support. ing issues and concerns of White Earth Band members in our vocational opportunities will only strengthen our communi - When that is accomplished for our students, I would communities. I am currently employed as the coordinator of ties. like for them to have an opportunity to return home for a nonprofit organization, which protects our water and air on As your Chairman, issues that are important to me: a a chance at a career, and at an economic future on the a local level right here on the White Earth Nation reserva - health family, education, and traditional Anishinaabe values, White Earth Reservation. tion. will provide the kind of leadership that you, my White Earth Housing for families: I estimate we have a need Family is a very important part of my life. I have two Relatives deserves to have. for a minimum of 500 new homes ranging from fami - adult children and eight grandchildren and am engaged to a ly, elderly, and market rate homes. I would like to see traditional spirited Anishinaabe woman. It is because of our Mii-Gwech bizindawiyeg noogom. a Ten-Year plan of action put in place. In 2011, I took natural connection to Mother Earth we are protectors of the Thank you for listening to me today. on one of the most difficult jobs ever. Housing was in Water & Air, our Ojibwe communities as well as Ojibwe Culture & Language. I am a pipe carrier and drum keeper as Michael A. Fairbanks well as a traditional dancer and find a strong sense of Mino- nindizhinikaaz zhaaganaashiimong See Durant Page 31 30 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Eugene Sommers
Boozhoo, my name is Ogema Giizhig Binesi/Eugene Chairman of the White Earth Constitutional Reform elders. I am proud of our culture, and as I usually say, elders Sommers. I entered the race for White Earth Chairman Delegation, and now a Cultural Worker for the White Earth hold the knowledge of our past while the young people hold because I am concerned about the future of our reservation. Nation, working with at risk families and preventing out of the keys to our future. I will exploit the wisdom of the elders My most significant concern is home placement of our children. Additionally, I worked as by consulting them from time to time for guidance. about the many community Foster Care Worker for Indian Child Welfare (ICW), Case Nonetheless, you deserve a youthful chairperson who is self- members I see already impacted Manager for Juvenile Healing to Wellness court and driven, ambitious, innovative, concerned, and thorough. by the various pressing chal - Community Service Officer for White Earth Police This is the our chance to steer White Earth forward, and I am lenges including historical trau - Department (WEPD). In all the positions I held, I have committed to doing that. ma, unemployment, lack of worked diligently and steered observable progress. These are A prosperous community has a leader with long-term decent housing, and widening nothing but evidence that my leadership qualities have been goals and ambitions that are in the best interest of the people. economic and educational gap. tested and confirmed. For that matter, I intend to use our programs for the elderly, We have seen gradual progress Unfortunately, in this era, people are still swept away the homeless, the youth, the people in recovery, more so to in the community, but still, we with charisma and popular impressions even when the bot - bring everyone on board. With the right programs in place, are frustrated by the slow and tom line results are questionable. Our community is facing the existing disparities in terms of education, housing, med - near to no development on the severe challenges that populism may not offer solutions. ication, nutrition, and employment will be eliminated in our things we badly need such as These problematic issues require an individual that under - society. I will focus on inclusivity so that everyone’s opin - programs to end the opioid epi - stands it from the core. As you all know, I was born and ion, concern, and need will be considered. demic, homelessness, offender re-entry programs, youth raised on the reservation, and I have encountered all the I hope the people will decide to elect a dedicated, dili - empowerment programs, and bridging economic gaps. problems that are facing this community. I have also played gent, honest, youthful, and thorough Chairman. However, I Most people might question my age and experience; like a key role in attempts to find solutions to the challenges. For understand the importance of involving all the constituents anyone else, I vouch for a more visionary, more experienced, instance, as a member of the Mahnomen Opioid Committee, in leadership and decision-making. With every member on and less divisive leadership. During my service in various I contribute my thoughts towards the development of pro - board, I am confident our communities will strengthen, and positions, I have demonstrated all the qualities mentioned grams aimed at easing the opioid epidemic in the communi - the results will be economic stability. Shun populism and above. In case you are still questioning my experience, I ty. Along with offering door to door Narcan trainings to com - choose practical, innovative leadership, Choose the Seventh have worked as a member of the Mahnomen Opioid bat overdose death. Generation. Committee, a coach at White Earth Nation Boxing Club, a Besides having a proven record of accomplishment for Stay connected on Facebook @ Eugene Sommers for treasurer of the Naytahwaush Community Council, being innovative and practical, I value the wisdom of our White Earth Chairman
Clifford Crowell David Greene Hello, all memberships ideas and suggestions will be My name is Cliff W. “Bill” Crowell, I was heard. We need to start following Indian born at the old White Earth IHS hospital and Preference (Federal Law) in all of our hiring at Hi - my name is David (Biauswa) Greene. I have lived my entire life on White Earth. both tribal and casino levels. have six children and several grandchildren. My My first job with the WERBC was in 1974 On the Constitutional Reform issue, I think hobbies are fishing, hunting and spending time with when Chip staying with the MCT is a must, but each band family. Wadena had been needs more say on individual policies of best My mother’s name is Dorothy Ruth Jackson elected as the governing. (Shum) from White Earth. My father is Charles Iver District 2 One other thing I would like to see happen Greene from Mahnomen. My dad’s sister was mar - Representative on on White Earth is real youth programs for our ried to Marv Sargent (Mickey Green). He was chair - the White Earth children, like we had prior to Boys & Girls man when I graduated high school. Man who was RBC, and three of Club. RBC funded real youth programs, soft - dry or needed a drink of water. the four Council ball and little league summer programs, after - I would like to see a four-lane Hwy 59 from 94 members were school rec in gyms on school days and activities to Hwy 2 from the Pine throughout the summer months. Honor our treaties Point Community. We have many good RBC programs and Take better care of wild rice. Michell Dam needs to be fixed before it’s gone Our RBC office people working on them, but we can do better. forever was a rented space Economic Development to me, means creating I would like to see hunting and fishing 1855 Treaty half Minnesota Mille in the basement of living wage jobs for members and not the have Lacs Lake northern walleye capitol the Pine Point Episcopal Guild Hall. We had the RBC run everything. Private business has to If you look up Biauswa he was hereditary principle chief for all Chippewa. two employees, Mr. Steven (Bill) Smith and be pushed and brought to our members. Real Sandy Lake was the capitol if Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan. me. We were executive secretaries to the White economics is not “Grant Based” but driven by Earth RBC. The RBC met once a month and all good living wage jobs. Privately held compa - Yours truly Dave Greene five members received a stipened of $75 a nies owned by tribal members with tribal month. Wow have times changed, and yes I am employees is a must for a strong economy and a candidate for White Earth Chair. I am running good jobs for all who want to work and move not for myself but for the White Earth member - their families forward. ship and to bring some Terry Tibbetts honesty Ganawendandaa Nibiikaangi and balance to this race and to the current RBC. In closing, one can always talk about what Some things I will work with the other should be done and disagreeing with someone’s Let’s Protect Our Waters RBC members to bring to you: policy but without some ideas to fix it, all you • Maintain an open door policy to all Work are doing is complaining my opinion. Help Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers Session and Quarterly meetings When our casino was built, it was proposed • Maintain a balanced budget in all White to train and hire our own people to run it. How Earth programs many of our members are in upper manage - To avoid spreading aquatic invasive species do the following • Open up the Gaming Commission to ment? We need to implement this now! BEFORE launching and BEFORE leaving. White Earth membership I am asking for your vote and support on u u Remove aquatic plants and aquatic animals Drain lake/river water away • Publishing of Quarterly meeting minutes June 4th and on August 6th, 2019! u in the Anishinaabeg Today from the landing Dispose of unwanted live bait in the trash I won’t make a lot of promises, you have Very sincerely, It’s unlawful to transport aquatic plants, and zebra mussels all heard those before, what I will tell you is that Cliff W. (Bill) Crowell . Zaagibagaa-giizis (Budding Leaves Moon) 1, 2019 Anishinaabeg Today 31
Affidavit of Publication WHITE EARTH BAND OF OJIBWE ) WHITE EARTH RESERVATION )ss. STATE OF MINNESOTA ) White Earth Tribal Court In Re the Matter of: Evelyn Goodwin, DOB: 10/04/0989, OBO: Jordan Goodwin Jr., DOB: 04/12/2008, and Bailee Goodwin, DOB: 01/17/2012, Petitioner, and Jordan Goodwin, DOB: 12/31/1990, Respondent. SUMMONS File No. OP19-0229 THE WHITE EARTH BAND OF OJIBWE TO THE ABOVE- NAMED RESPONDENT: A Temporary Order for Protection has been issued based on the Affidavit and Petition for Order for Protection in this matter. A hearing has been set for May 20, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. at the White Earth Tribal Court. If you fail to respond to this petition, judgment by default will be taken against you. NOTICE OF RESTRAINING PROVISIONS SERVICE OF THIS SUMMONS MAKES THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS APPLY TO THIS ACTION UNLESS THEY ARE MODIFIED BY THE COURT OR THE PROCEEDING DISMISSED: If interested, please contact Terri Darco at (1)RESPONDENT SHALL NOT COMMIT ACTS OF DOMES - [email protected] for a registration form TIC ABUSE AGAINST THE PETITIONER. (2)RESPONDENT MUST NOT HAVE ANY CONTACT WITH PETITIONER WHETHER IN PERSON, WITH OR THROUGH OTHER PERSON, BY TELEPHONE, LETTER OR ANY White Earth Nation Boxing Club Presents OTHER WAY IF YOU VIOLATE ANY OF THESE PROVISIONS, YOU WILL BE SUBJECT TO SANCTIONS BY THE COURT.
WE Reservation Council of Elders Monthly Meeting Dates for 2019 Every First Tuesday Elbow Lake - May 7 Naytahwaush - June 4 Pine Point - July 2 White Earth - August 6 Rice Lake - September 3 Elbow Lake - October 1 Naytahwaush - November 5 White Earth - December 3 All meetings are held at the village nutrition site after lunch. v Artist Thomas X will be the DJ/MC All Elders 55+ are welcome to join. v No membership fee. Aangwaamiz Nutrition and Naytahwaush Anishinaabeg Today Community Council will serving food and beverages v Requirements to attend bi-annual National Indian Help support our local boxers and businesses! Conference on Aging (NICOA) are: Subscribers a. Non-Indians can be non-voting members b. Attend scheduled meetings on a regular basis. from Page 29 Please let us know if you recently moved, or (At least four per year.) Durant have moved in the past few years so we can c. Participation in fund raisers cancel your old address. Many papers are d. Help at bingo at Pappy’s Pizzeria when scheduled a Federal Receivership status. Many unfinished housing pro - still being sent to old addresses! jects and other deficiencies in homes. We overcame that and Practice and maintain good health, exercise, beware then proceeded to create the development of hundreds of of scams, and have a safety plan. Secure a Lifeline units. No matter how difficult it was, we did it. Because at Call the Anishinaabeg Today at as needed. the end of the day no matter what we had to do to get it done, 218-983-3285 Ext. 5903 Take care of each other and honor our veterans we put a roof over at least a thousand Tribal people. I Work or and all spiritual choices. for my Reservation, not for myself or family and personal email [email protected] friends. I want to work for you again. 32 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Keenie’s Korner
Everyday Superfoods Nutrition has food fads just like fashion and home decorating have their trends – one year everyone’s eat - ing quinoa and munching on kale. Then gluten-free foods and chia seeds become the next big thing. Following these trends can be a little confusing and very expensive. Simple superfoods that tend to go unnoticed on the “what’s trendy in nutrition lists.” Superfoods don’t have to be exotic roots or berries that cost a small for - tune at the trendiest health food stores. There are plenty of untrendy superfoods waiting for you on the shelves of any supermarket and at our local White Earth Food Distribution. These foods are not weird nor unknown, but they often go under-appreciated. 1. Apples contain several vitamins and minerals, with higher amounts of vitamins C, B-6 and potassium, plus they’re high in fiber. The colorful red skins are rich in a phytochemical called quercetin that has anti- inflammatory properties. Eating apples has been asso - ciated with several health benefits, including lower risk of cardiovascular disease, asthma, and Alzheimer’s disease. 2. Carrots is an excellent way to get vitamin A that your body needs for normal vision and cell differ - entiation. Carrots are also a good source of fiber and low in calories. In addition, they contain beneficial antioxidants called polacetylenses, beta-carotene, and lutein, which may have health benefits. 3. Celery is a great source of calcium, magne - sium and potassium, so it’s good for healthy bones, muscles, and nerves. Celery is also rich in vitamins A and K, is low in calories, and high in fiber. It’s perfect for a weight loss diet or any healthy diet. Celery also contains flavonoids called luteolin and apigenin, which have anti-inflammatory. 4. Onions is a flavorful vegetable as a side dish might help reduce inflammation because it contains flavonoids and sulfur-containing compounds. Using onions as a seasoning might be a good way to cut back Lake Grove Township on your sodium intake by reducing the amount of salt you need. But be sure to use fresh or dried onions – be Monthly Meeting Notice careful with onion salt and various seasoning blends Notice is hereby given to the citizens of Lake Grove that include onion because they may also be high in Township, County of Mahnomen, State of Minnesota, sodium. that the monthly Township meeting will be held May 21, 2019 5. Oranges are usually consumed as orange juice . The meeting will commence at 7:30 p.m. at the Jerome Wolbeck residence. – usually with breakfast. They are known for their vit - amin C content, but they’re also a good source of potassium, folate, and fiber. It’s best to eat the whole Lori Tibbetts orange – rather than the juice- to make sure you take Clerk,Town of Lake Grove advantage of fiber that’s normally lost by the time it’s turned into juice. But, still, even regular orange juice is a good anti- inflammatory beverage. 6. Tomatoes are rich in vitamin A and vitamin C. Iron Range Area Tomatoes also produce compounds called lycopene Community Council and a –Tomatina that are reported to have potential health-promoting benefits. Tomatoes may have power - The Iron Range Area Community Council holds ful anti-inflammatory properties. a meeting the second Wednesday of each month 7. Cabbage, a leafy green vegetables contains at the Greenway Township Hall in Marble, Minn. lots of vitamin K that’s needed for normal blood clot - The Council encourages everyone to ting, and a fair amount of calcium, vitamin C, A, E, and attend and get involved. B vitamins. Cabbage also, contains other compounds
See Food Page 35 You can reach the Anishinaabeg Today at 218-983-3285 Ext. 5903 or [email protected] Zaagibagaa-giizis (Budding Leaves Moon) 1, 2019 Anishinaabeg Today 33
Real Estate White Earth Home Health For Sale Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar Clinics Shooting Star Casino (Mahnomen) May 6, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
White Earth RBC Headquarters May 7, 10 a.m. to noon
Biimaadiiziiwiin (White Earth) May 7, 1 to 3 p.m.
Pappy’s Cafe (Waubun) May 8, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
$77,900 PRICED REDUCED!! Naytahwaush Sports Complex May 9, 10 a.m. to noon 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with 2 car garage attached over Congregate Housing (White Earth) looking Roy Lake on a +/- 2 acre lot. Full basement with bath and 2 additional rooms that only need egress for a May 10, 10 a.m. to noon total of five bedrooms. $79,900 for the home with +/- 2 Valley View Senior Apartments (Mahnomen) acres or purchase the home with adjoining 24.4 acres of beautifully wooded maples, trails, and hunting land for May 13, 10 am to 12 noon $120,000. If you have decent credit I will put you in touch with an excellent mortgage broker. Call or text Gerald at Elbow Lake Center 218-533-0784. May 14, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Food Distribution (East of Mahnomen) For Sale by Owner May 15, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
White Earth Tribal and Community College May 16, 10 a.m. to noon
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In Need of Elders from Page 7 Septic Pumping? younger Veterans should become members of their If you need your septic system pumped call Veterans groups too. Thank you for your consideration! the White Earth Public Works Department at Our prayers still go out to Terry Tibbetts for his ser - 218-983-3202. vice to our Reservation. He is missed. We also pray for all the others that we have lost. May the Great Spirit Enrolled elder (55 years & older) - $25 walk with all on their journey to the Spirit World. God bless all those that are suffering from illness or Enrolled member (54 years & younger) - $80 other health concerns. We pray for the safety of all our Non-enrollee (any age) - $115 Elders as well as all families. God Bless all our Mothers! Grace is a consequence of humility!! Non-White Earth Businesses - $120 (Must live on White Earth Reservation) Lucille Silk, Chairperson 218-983-3768 34 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Job Announcements Dawn Wann’s Gardens Plants Grown With Love! Loan Processor / Admin Assistant White Earth Investment Initiative is seeking an Opening Friday, May 3rd Administrative Assistant and Loan Processor. The ideal HOURS: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., every day candidate will have a high school degree or greater, demon - strate a willingness to learn on the job, have excellent people • We offer annual flowers in 4-packs or single pots; skills and be detail-oriented. Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits provided, including health • Wave petunias, Wave pansies insurance, retirement plan, and health savings account. Employees are eligible for a performance bonus. Training in • Hundreds of baskets in bloom, many combinations Detroit Lakes, permanent office in Ogema. Some travel of varieties & colors. required. Please provide cover letter and resume to Audra • An extra-wide selection of Tomatoes & Peppers Tonihka, Vice President of Lending, 407 Main St., PO Box with many heirlooms 38, Ogema, MN 56569. Position open until filled; details at www.weii.website . WEII is an equal opportunity employer, • Perennial flowers and fruits provider and lender. • Huge selection of Herbs in singles & packs Wiikwajiitoon Administrative Assistant Taklking Circle • Seed Potatoes & Onion Sets White Earth Tribal & Community college is seeking an • Organic Seeds from Botanical Interests, Renee’s Administrative Assistant. Summary : Under the supervision Garden, Seed Savers Exchange, & Cornucopia of the Dean of Student Services this position will serve as the initial contact for WETCC. Incumbent is responsible for • Chimes by Music of the Spheres the efficient management of visitors, telephone calls and messages, information and referrals. This position performs • Find us on FaceBook & dawnwannsgardens.com a variety of administrative duties to support the college. Directions from Mahnomen & Naytahwaush : Education and/or Experience: Associates Degree pre - East on Hwy. 200 to #92 at Zerkel. Cross Hwy. 92; ferred. Minimum two years of work experience providing continue east on 210th St. (C.R. 37) 1.25 miles, office management support, preferred. Apply online at: turn right on 203rd Ave. Go south 0.75 mile. http://www.wetcc.edu Or submit completed application, let - Greenhouses are on left: 20248 203rd Ave. ter of intent, and resume to: White Earth Tribal and 218-657-2266 Community College, Attn: Human Resources, 2250 College Road Mahnomen, MN 56557. Equal Opportunity Employer Signs will be posted! with Indian and Veteran Preference. Closes May 10, 2019
Is it time to replace your Thank You
old worn out US Flag? We would like to say Miigwech to everyone for coming With Flag Day coming up on June 14 this is a out to say Giigaawaabaamin to our beloved father, husband, grandfather, uncle and brother Terry Tibbetts. I’m sorry if good time to inspect your flag to see whether it needs we were unable to say thank you to each and every one of to be washed, repaired or retired. you for coming to show your respects. Please know that we According to the U.S. Flag Code, any American appreciate every kind word, message, post, gift, card, food, flag that is worn, damaged or tattered beyond repair flowers, phone calls and visits from each and every one of should be disposed of in a respectful and dignified you. Thank you to Paige and Kelly at Andersons, you girls Remembering Our manner. Throwing your flag in the trash is not an are the best, we could not have gone through everything option. Nation’s Armed Forces without you ladies. Thank you to Mackenzie, Joan, Erin, Flag Day is a popular date for many service orga - LaRiena, Tiff, Tammy, Kim and Loreen for helping with the nizations, including the VFW and Auxiliary, to col - kitchen, the food, and so much more. Thank you to Umsey, Memorial Day is the Time to Reflect Upon Our lect worn flags and conduct flag retirement cere - Alan and Ray and their families and to all the speakers at the Freedoms...and the High Price Paid to Protect Them. monies. Ogema VFW Post 9880 & Auxiliary has US services. Thank you to Merlin Deegan, Alan Hardy and the Remember Those Who Died to Keep Us Free! Flag collection boxes located at Midwest Bank in drum group. It would be impossible to name every person Monday, May 27, 2019 Waubun, Community Development Bank in Ogema that has been so unbelievably kind. You have all made this Area Cemetery Visitations and at the White Earth Tribal Headquarters in With very difficult time bearable. Miigwech. Earth. Conducted by the Ogema VFW Post 9880 & A US Flag Retirement Service and Ceremony Carol Tibbetts and Family Auxiliary and White Earth Veterans Association will be held on Flag Day, June 14 at 7 p.m. at Ogema Assemble at Ogema VFW Hall ------7:30 a.m. Park. This event is open to the public. Please watch Students at the Circle of Life Academy would like to for further details in area newspapers. St. Columba Episcopal Cemetery (White Earth)------8:15 a.m. recognize the contributions that were made by members of Bethel Lutheran Cemetery (White Earth)------8:30 a.m. our community for helping out and allowing us to have our Assembly of God Cemetery (White Earth)------8:40 a.m. 2019 Spring Round Dance this school year. It means a lot to us knowing there is still love and humility within our home - Calvary Catholic Cemetery (White Earth)------8:50 a.m. Attention lands. Chi Miigwech! Aura Finnish Cemetery (Goat Ranch Road)------9:15 a.m. White Earth Members! Callaway Cemetery (Callaway)------10 a.m. I would like to thank everyone who helped and support - Ogema City Cemetery (Ogema)------10:30 a.m. You MUST update your address with White ed me and my family during the passing of our mother. It was a long tough week! Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Cemetery (Ogema)------10:35 a.m. Earth Enrollments even if you updated your address with White Earth Licensing (IDs), White Special thanks to Ashley Bevins and Ashley Bellanger Waubun City Cemetery (Waubun)------11:15 a.m. Earth Election Board, or the Anishinaabeg Today ! for all your help cooking and cleaning, you ladies did a St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery (Waubun)------11:30 a.m. wonderful job! Lake Grove Cemetery------Noon Call WE Enrollments at 218-983-4643 Thanks again from Mike, Joy, Carleen and Jerry and from our extended family! Zaagibagaa-giizis (Budding Leaves Moon) 1, 2019 Anishinaabeg Today 35
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WHITE EARTH TRIBAL COURT CHILDREN’S COURT In the Matter of the Welfare o f: M.D., DOB: 12/08/2018 And Concerning Jamie Michelle Urban and Jonathan Roger Davis, Parents, Court File No. CC19-0190 TO : The above-named Jamie Michelle Urban and Jonathan Roger Davis, Parents of M.D., Minor Child. YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on April 26, 2019, a Permanency Petition was filed with the White Earth Tribal Court regarding your child. A Hearing on from Page 32 the above Petition is scheduled for June 21, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. before the White Food Earth Tribal Court located at 35500 Eagle View Road, Ogema, MN 56569. You such as chlorogenic acid and caffeic acid that may among the foods that are listed as superfoods. are asked to contact White Earth Court Administration offices at (218) 983- good for your health. Cabbage is extremely low in However, the Food Distribution does not carry them 4648 ext. 5751 to receive a copy of the petition and orders issued by the Court. If you fail to appear for this hearing, the Court may find you in default and enter calories as well. at this time. an order suspending your parental rights. 8. Kiwi fruits are enriched with lot of vitamin Acknowledgement to the Very Well Fit website NOTICE: VIOLATION OF THIS ORDER IS SUBJECT TO PROCEEDINGS and mineral contents. Kiwi has even higher vitamin and Shereen Lehman, MS and the medically reviewed board-certified physician. FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT PURSUANT TO CHAPTER VI OF THE C concentration than an orange. It contains vitamin E WHITE EARTH BAND OF CHIPPEWA JUDICIAL CODE. THE COURT that becomes more helpful with antioxidant charac - White Earth Food Distribution MAY FIND THE PARENT, GUARDIAN OR CUSTODIAN IN CONTEMPT ter. Vitamin E, which is best component for protect - Colleen Blattenbauer Nutrition Education FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR AT A COURT HEARING OR FOR FAILURE ing your heart. It also contains folate and potassium, TO FOLLOW COURT ORDERS. Phone: 218-935-2233 which cures many diseases and maintains a good E-mail: [email protected] A PARENT, GUARDIAN OR CUSTODIAN PARTY TO THIS PROCEEDING health. Potassium content controls blood pressure HAS THE RIGHT TO COUNSEL. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE and heart rate. It nutrient percentage per calorie is YOUR OWN ATTORNEY THE COURT SHALL APPOINT AN ATTORNEY much more than any other fruit. It has a unique Call and report illegal sales of TO REPRESENT YOU. enzyme known as actinidin, which breaks down pro - prescription drugs to the DEA Hotline: Dated: April 26, 2019 tein elements for which you get a better digestive Rebecca McConkey-Greene, Attorney for the White Earth Band of Chippewa system. Kiwi has a heavy amount of dietary fiber. 1-877-RxAbuse (792-2873) Indian Child Welfare Department Strawberries, Bananas and Artichokes are also MN I.D. 0388656 36 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, May 1, 2019
2019 Festival for Fathers and Families Gordon wins several honors
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This past 2018/2019 basketball season, Kenly Gordon, a White Earth enrollee and sophomore at Bagley High School, won the following honors: Spotlight on Scholarship - he has maintained a 3.0 or better while participating in sports, Pine To Prairie Honorable Mention - basketball, three R & J Broadcasting Star of the Game awards for Mahnomen vs. Bagley, Fertile Beltrami vs. Bagley, and Bagley vs. Staples-Motley, Northwest Conference Boys Basketball All Conference Award , and Bagley High School Offensive Player of the Year . Kenly is the son of Kenneth Gordon and the late April (Thompson) Gordon of Rice Lake. Congratulations! We are all so very proud of you!
MOMS staff talk with students
Photos by Casey Francis
More than 600 children and adults attended the annual Festival for Fathers and Families on April 20 at the Shooting Star Casino Event Center. Families could visit 61 vendors and they were treated to a brunch and door prizes. “A special thank you to all who attended and helped during the Festival for Fathers & Families this year,” said Casey Francis, White Earth Early Childhood Initiative Coordinator/Community Outreach Specialist. “What a fun event we had with a success again with family involvement and all the programs that attended. Special miigwech for making this day possible!”
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Reservation’s mission and exceeds company expecta - This award commends an employee who has dedicat - tions. This individual would be described as: solution- ed his/her life to White Earth Reservation by utilizing Photo by Gary W. Padrta oriented, passionate, goal-focused, willing to help oth - his/her special skills to enhance the mission of White ers, efficient in his/her position, showcases kindness Earth Reservation. Julie Williams, MOMS Program Manager, talks with students in to all, and is someone everyone can count on. The State of the Nation was attended by several the Child Development class at Waubun School. Joining her hundred White Earth community members and fea - were Mina Spalla, MOMS/MATS Nurse Manager, and Mackenzie SSC Chairperson’s Award tured master of ceremonies Vince Beyl, a feast, songs Bevins and Cassandra Hanks with Harm Reduction. Mackenzie Julie Doerfler performed by the Manoomin drum group and stu - and Cassandra shared their dependancy issues and how The Chairperson's Award recognizes long-time dents from Naytahwaush and White Earth village, MOMS/MATS helped them recover to lead a sober lifestyle and employees with an outstanding work performance and and a Pipe Ceremony conducted by Merlin Deegan. eventually a job with Harm Reduction. strong social commitment to White Earth Reservation.