July 2019 NNaahhggaahhcchhiiwwaannoonngg (Far end of the Great Lake) DDiibbaahhjjimimoowwiinnnnaann (Narrating of Story)
Chairman Kevin Dupuis, Sr. shakes DHS Commissioner Tony Lourey’s hand after the two 1720 BIG LAKE RD. signed an agreement to work together on the health issues plaguing our communities. Presort Std CLOQUET, MN 55720 U.S. Postage In This Issue: CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Paid Local News...... 2-3 Permit #155 RBC Thoughts ...... 4-5 Cloquet, MN 55720 Graduations...... 6-7 Language Events...... 8-9 More Local ...... 10-11 Legal News...... 12 Etc...... 13-15 Health News...... 16-17 13 Moons...... 18-19 BBCR Events ...... 20 Jay Cooke and the Ojibwa of Lake Superior...... 21 Community News...... 22-23 Calendar ...... 24 Page 2 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan |July 2019 Local News HEALTH FAIR
The mission of this publication is to end, we do not publish editorials, opinion provide the Anishinaabeg community of pieces or letters to the editor. There is an Nahgahchiwanong Dibahjimowinnan the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior abundance of opportunity for the publish- Translation: Far End of the Great Lake; Narrating of Story Chippewa, Fond du Lac Reservation, with ing, airing and dissemination of material news and information that will be of help of personal opinion in other communica- TABLE of CONTENTS Published monthly by the Fond du Lac Local News...... 2-3 Reservation Business Committee. to them in their everyday lives. In addi- tion vehicles available throughout the RBC Thoughts...... 4-5 Subscriptions are free for Fond du Lac Band tion, our goal will be to highlight many of area, region and state. Graduations...... 6-7 the honors, accolades, accomplishments Our mission is to provide for Fond du Language Events...... 8-9 Members. To inform us of a change of ad- More Local...... 10-11 dress, write to: and awards that are earned by community Lac Anishinaabeg a publication that will Legal News...... 12 members but are mostly overlooked by not dismiss their culture, heritage, hopes Etc...... 13-15 Fond du Lac News, Tribal Center, Health News...... 16-17 1720 Big Lake Rd., the mass mainstream media. and dreams. We are striving to make this 13 Moons...... 18-19 Cloquet, Minn. 55720. It is our hope that through greater infor- newspaper fill that role. BBCR Events...... 20 mation about the activities of our people, Jay Cooke and the Ojibwa of Lake Superior...... 21 Editor: Zachary N. Dunaiski this publication can be an instrument of Corporate Member of the Community News...... 22-23 [email protected] • (218) 878-2682 Calendar...... 24 true community. It is not our intention Native American Journalists to be a vehicle of divisiveness. To that Association July 2019 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 3 Local News Raised beds for Elders By Zachary N. Dunaiski program. The program is looking for hrough an Age to Age people of all ages to volunteer, grant, Fond du Lac has set specially they are looking for Tup a few raised beds for teens as part of the Age to Age FDL Elder’s to come and plant a program. The hope is that teens garden program. would work with Elders to get to Currently there are 18 beds, know other members of the com- with 14 being used by Elders. munity and add a social aspect to Sawyer’s high tunnel has six the gardening program. raised bed, eight are in the high If you have any questions or tunnel at Cloquet, one is at the would like to volunteer, contact assisted living residence, one is Jessica Murray (218) 878-2647. at the Cloquet Elderly building, There are two AmeriCorps Food and two are at 960 Cary road. Sovereignty positions available. All of these raised beds are part For more Details contact Jamie Jessica Murray (right), Ellen Friedrich (left), and Tammy Anderson prep the raised beds for of the Elder’s summer gardening Adams (218) 878-2631. Elder’s gardens. FDL Youth Employment By Zachary N. Dunaiski p.m. Mon-Thurs, with Friday being available as a makeup ond du Lac’s summer day. This year’s group will youth employment has mow 150 lawns for FDL Elder’s Fbeen something the 62 and older on or near the youth of FDL have been in- FDL Reservation. volved in for the last 45 years. “The kids take a lot of pride The program allows youth to in the work they do. They work for FDL, mostly mowing don’t need to be told to redo a lawns, as a way to earn money spot they missed. They just see over a four week period in the it and start up their lawn mow- summer. ers again and do it. They do The program has been big good work, and I don’t think over the last few years and will they get enough credit,” Patti Dr. Lynn Rossy visits FDL have three different groups Jo Fineday, who is in charge of from June 10-late August. Some the youth program, said. Patti By Zachary N. Dunaiski weight. Rossy brought up. We tend to of the youth will be paid for by also said she hopes to bring in Members of the Fond du either live in the past or think the Workforce Innovation and pizzas for the workers at the r. Lynn Rossy, author Lac public and employees about the future. When we Opportunity Act (WIOA) if the end of the summer as a thank of The Mindfulness- of the Health and Human live in the past it’s with regret, family meets income guidelines you for their hard work. DBased Eating Solu- Services department were in and when we think about the or is in foster care. Members in If you’re interested contact tion, came to the Black Bear attendance for the second day future it’s with worry. Neither the summer youth program are Patti Jo Fineday (218) 878- Casino and Resort May 21 and to learn about the effects of is helpful for weight loss or Native Enrolled in any Tribe or 7535. The closing date was 22 to talk about the effective- mindful eating. health in general. their descendants ages 14-17, a May 5, as all workers need to ness of mindful eating. The One thing most of us don’t majority of this year’s work- be approved by the council, importance of mindful eating think about in terms of our force is FDL or MCT Enrolled. but for those still hoping to is something that we rarely health is living in the mo- The youth will work for four work can sign up to work for 3 consider while trying to lose ment, something that Dr. consecutive weeks 8 a.m.-4:30 weeks later in the summer. Page 4 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan |July 2019 RBC Thoughts
Boozhoo, security and a small crew to Cloquet News For those traveling Big Lake that you may be listed on, handle some soil that had Road please be cautious of please call Patty Dufault here ately it seems that we been removed from the main Hello All the equipment and workers at the Tribal Center and she have more than our project site. MnDOT and MIAC along the way, as it becomes will assist you with your Lfair share of funerals to failed to complete the project ell it’s finally un- congested at times. questions. attend. The last couple were on schedule and Hamline was der construction! I was able to attend the On a different note, please for children who did not have hired. During this time our WThe walking and annual health fair that was check the FDL website for a chance yet to experience crew of 6-10, were able to pro- bike trail that runs along the held at our Ojibway School upcoming activities happen- much in their few short years. cess as much soil as the other Big Lake Road from and once again they ing throughout the summer, I remember when I was a kid crew of 25-30, in less favorable the Tribal Center to have put together we have activities such as and I heard that the life expec- conditions and complete on the C-store is under a very informative Enrollee Days, Powwows, and tancy of a Native male living schedule. The state asked if we construction. There and useful event. language events scheduled on an Indian Reservation was would be willing to complete is heavy equipment, Thank you all at and your participation is 45 years and now I remember the project. We agreed to as road signs, traffic Min No Aya Win welcome. why. Things have not changed we were being blamed for the delays, and high vis- clinic for all of your hard work and com- As always please feel free to much over the years. delays anyway. The crew that ibility vested crews Wally Dupuis I am not sure how much you is down there working now is actually on sight. I mitment to provid- call or write, as I look forward have been following the En- our crew and we are scheduled have spoken and ing informative infor- to hearing from you. Cell bridge saga. The state appealed to be complete by the end of written about this project for mation to our communities. (218) 428-9828, Office (218) the environment summer. I will keep you some time now and it seemed The Cobell land buyback 878-8078 or email wallydu- impact statement, updated with our prog- that it was never going to program has been re-initiated [email protected] EIS, as not addressing ress. get underway. I am glad to here at FDL so if you have all potential impacts It is mid-June and I say “It is underway, finally.” any questions on land parcels of the pipeline and would like to say that the court agreed. The our summer is finally company now has to here. I think that our Upcoming do an additional EIS Ferdinand Martineau entire country has been on the potential dam- experiencing severe events age an oil spill could weather this year. We have had cause in the Lake Superior quite the variety of weather Basin. Once this is complete here also. We have been luckily Veteran’s and the potential damage is only dealing with cold here. Powwow considered then the certificate Other parts of our state have July 12-14 of need will be reconsidered. had some floods. Most of our I am not sure how long this gardens are in and the grass is MKW process will take but the courts turning green. The golf course work on their own time-line is open and I hope to be back Birch bark and which is quite slow. I will keep playing shortly. Until next time you informed as the informa- enjoy your summer. black ash basket tion becomes available. If you have any questions or July 19-20 The Band has taken over comments please feel free to MKW the burial recovery project at contact me. My office number is Mission Creek. This project (218)878-8158 or you can e-mail has been run by the Minnesota at ferdinandmartineau@fdlrez. 13 Moons Department of Transporta- com. Golf Tournament tion (MnDOT), the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council (MIAC), Gigawaabamin. July 27 and Hamline University. We BBCR participated by providing July 2019 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 5 RBC Thoughts
Brookston News our community. I went there to partment in conjunction with Sawyer News youth. It’s also nice to see show support for the family and the Cloquet Police Department youth mowing lawns and the community of Lake Lena had recently held their 2nd An- Boozhoo, Boozhoo, earning money this summer. and to also let them know we nual Youth Police Camp. What Fond du Lac Resource Man- are also grieving for the loss. an amazing camp they held first would like to offer my he Kiwenz camp- agement has been working condolences to the families With these losses I am also and the turnout of youth had ground had a lot of on trumpeter swan control on in our Brookston Community grateful to see us come together been amazing. To hear nightly I as a community. I would like to of what they did at Camp Miller visitors for the annual the local wild rice lakes. The and the Mille Lacs Community T weather has been good for of Lake Lena for their recent say Chi Miigwech to the Fond and the day they spent at the Language camp this past losses. It has been a very trying du Lac Min No Aya Win Human FDL Cloquet Community Center month. At least 328 people outdoor activity and prepar- time the last month. We, as a Services Staff for the response was very action packed. This I were registered for language ing for our next seasons. The Community, have experienced to the community and for be- believe has been a very positive camp and there were many activity around the communi- three tragic events ing there with staff experience for the youth and that entered the canoe ty has offered families many that impacted many on-site to assist with also for the FDLPD in building competition. Congratula- events to choose from and it services. Chi Miigwech the relationship with the com- at Fond du Lac. I had tions to 1st place BJ Bosto/ is great to see people organiz- to Don Wiesen and the munity. attended all three ing together and supporting Prevention & Interven- We have been very busy with Larry Spears and 2nd place funeral services and I Tom Howes/Dennis Houle. each other. The past month can say that I was left tion staff that had set various meetings with different Friendly competition is a was difficult for our commu- emotionally drained. up a Community BBQ departments of local and state nity and I offer my condo- I can say that the after all the services. government. We recently had good way to acknowledge lences to families only other time I have Roger M. Smith Sr Chi Miigwech to the the opportunity to sit down and our connection to felt this emotionally entire Brookston Center meet the new Carlton County traditional activities that lost loved ones. drained is when I lost my own Staff for assisting the Attorney Laurie Ketola. I found and the importance Human Services has parents. I will admit that it was family during the services. If I that this was a very productive of social time in our many programs to very difficult to see so many have forgotten to mention any meeting and look forward to community. Horse- offer and supportive young people hurting with the other staff, I apologize and rest having the opportunity for open shoes was another counseling for any- assured I am forever grateful for dialogue with her office. loss of their dear friend or fam- competition that body that would like your assistance in this time of We also have met with Minne- ily member. Like I said I also at- to talk. Reaching out need. sota American Indian Chamber was shared which tended the services for a young really brought Bruce Savage and asking for help is Ekwe that had passed away in The Fond du Lac Police De- of Commerce on their Purchas- ing Power Initia- out some of skills. a strength and shows tive and look Miigwetch to all who assisted courage of spirit. forward to FDL with teaching language and Lastly, I wanted to let participating in arts and those who donated/ Elders know that if you are this initiative. organized the food. Fond interested in a raised garden We continue du Lac Public Works and for vegetables, get a hold of to work towards General Maintenance were Jessica Murray at (218) 878- a solution to instrumental in making this 2647. The Sawyer high tunnel the Mahnomen a successful event. It is great had raised beds installed and Housing commu- it really helps with upkeep of nity water issue to have “the ones who take and have made care of Anishinaabemowin plants and soil. great progress. at Fond du Lac” Nagaajiwan- Updates can be aang genawendangig Anishi- I hope to see everyone out Healing Circle Run seen on the FDL naabemowin. enjoying the summer days. July 13-20, 2019 website. Chi Babaamaadiziwin Gitigaan Sincerely, Miigwech!! is underway again at the Bruce M. Savage The 2019 Healing Circle Run connects ten Ojibwe Ojibwe School this summer in Sawyer District Rep reservations in northern Wisconsin, Michigan, and Roger Smith Sr. partnership with 13 Moons. Cell: (218)393-6902 Minnesota. See map for details. District III This harvest season they will [email protected] Representative For more information or if you are interested in have some upcoming events participating as a core runner or group of runners, rogermsmith- please contact Jenny Krueger-Bear at GLIFWC so watch for future activi- at [email protected]. [email protected] (218) 878-7509 ties from these hardworking Page 6 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan |July 2019 Graduations July 2019 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 7 Graduations Page 8 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan |July 2019 Language Events Language Camp By Zachary N. Dunaiski ing part in all of the fun during the camp. very year the Kiwenz Campground It’s always nice to see the campers and those plays host to the Fond du Lac Ojibwe who just stop by for a few of the events at the EImmersion Language Camp in June. camp each year. We would also like to thank People gather, camp, and learn the language the staff and others who help make sure that for an entire weekend of fun and festivities. the campgrounds are ready, safe, and full of This year’s camp, held June 14-16, was cooler fun activities for anyone who visits. than average which some people enjoyed. The weather also didn’t stop people from tak- July 2019 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 9 Language Events Nagaajiwanaang Genawendangig Anishinaabemowin Language Program news Submitted by Idaho which is 30 miles south The book club selection for to reserve budget for another tentative ground-breaking Janis Fairbanks, of the town of Ceurdelane on the Wednesday, July 31 meet- end of the year Language date of Monday, August 5. Anishinaabemowin Coordinator Interstate 90. Melvin will be ing (12:30 – 1:30) is “Girl Symposium. The hand drum This is very exciting news une activities are behind spending a short time with us Gone Missing,” by Marcie session planned for October for our program! Miigwech us, and along with them, here in Minnesota and wishes Rendon. The book club meets has been cancelled. Planning to the RBC for approving the Jhalf the year has gone to share some of his knowl- at 111 Brevator Road. Lunch for the Language Sympo- architect’s presentation and by! Quick, wasn’t it? edge of the language. Melvin is also served, so please RSVP sium is expected to begin in agreeing that the project will Other updates: specializes in singing. He has by July 24 so we can order August. The tentative dates go forward! We are very pleased to taught Ojibwe language in food for the Book Club. for that symposium are De- Enjoy the rest of the sum- announce that the Summer various capacities throughout July 16 is the Full Moon Cer- cember 6 and 7 contingent mer, and these warm, sunlit Immersion classes at the Clo- his life. His passion is shar- emony at 111 Brevator Road, on those dates being avail- days and summer breezes. quet Community Center wel- ing the language and passing hosted by Lyz Jaakola. Email able for space at Fond du come a special guest speaker it on to the next generation. [email protected] for Lac Tribal and Community If you have ideas to share, for July 2nd and 9th sessions. Please come to the summer more information. Tentative College. More information to questions or comments about He is Melvin Brazil-Geyshick immersion language table; time 9 p.m. come. the language program, please Sr. Biidwewekamiganang everyone is welcome! We are We are also wrapping up We also wish to share the contact janisfairbanks@ is a first language speaker always thrilled when we have the Special Events individual news that the new Language fdlrez.com originally from Lac la Croix- guest speakers willing to take sessions planned for 2019 and Culture Building is Gakijiwanong. Currently the time to share their knowl- with the August 2019 Wild expected to have the ground- Melvin is living in Plummer, edge and time with us! Rice Camp & Festival in order breaking ceremony with a
Language year Firearms Safety Training for Youth end event There will be a bus to attend the MIKWENDAAGOZWAG MEMORIAL 2019 By Zachary N. Dunaiski CELEBRATION n May 18, 2019 the Fond du Lac Lan- (The Sandy Lake Tragedy)
guage Program held a year end event Ofor the current Minnesota Indian Where: Fond du Lac Resource Mgmt. Division WEDNESDAY JULY 31, 2019 Affairs Council/Legacy Amendment funded 28 University Road, Cloquet Ojibwe CD grant project. to the Army Corp of Engineers Sandy Lake Rec. Area Near McGregor, MN “We are grateful for the efforts of the Elders Contact: 218-878-7155 to sign up and youth involved in the project, as well When: July 29th—August 3rd, 2019 The bus will leave the Tribal Center @ 7:30am as the program staff and volunteers who and arrive @ Savannah Portage boat landing Time: Mon. - Friday 5pm - 7pm with field approximately 9:00am helped us successfully reach our goals in day on Saturday August 3rd 8am-12pm this year-long endeavor,” Janis Fairbanks, *Lunch Will Be Served* Ojibwe Language Coordinator. The program Fees: $7.50 paid online had six youth making CDs which were Les- The bus will leave Sandy Lake @ 5:00pm sons From Our Elders. The book, Elders and and return to the Tribal Center @ approximately 6:00pm Requirements: Youth Worked Together to Preserve Knowl- edge, which goes with the CDs is on the FDL * Open to all students 11 years and older. Space is limited to the first 26 Elders that sign up. website under Culture Anishinaabemowin. * DNR Firearms Certificate is required of anyone born after In the book’s table of contents is where more December 31st, 1979 to purchase a hunting license. Please contact Velvet Linden (218) 878-8053 information can be found and names of all * See independent study alternatives for adults. Log on to project participants are listed in the Credits www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/firearms for more information in the back of the book. on the independent study. Page 10 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan |July 2019 More Local FDL RBC and DHS sign agreement By Zachary N. Dunaiski Human Services between the Band and the difficult to combat. state, such as a large sum of money that The current diffi- he Fond du Lac Reservation Business DHS plans for traditional healing. The RBC cult challenge is the Committee signed a Tribal Consulta- listened, but also pointed out why it is so opioid crisis. FDL Ttion Agreement with the Minnesota important that both sides come together. has lost too many Department of Human Services June 19. The “Fond du Lac is a leader in a lot of ways. I people to it, and at a agreement is a shared responsibility between think we have one of the best clinics in all higher rate than any the Minnesota DHS and FDL. of Indian country. We’ve come a long way community any- “We take our responsibility work col- and moved forward with a lot of different where in the country, a fight that Secretary laboratively with our Tribal partners very things,” Kevin Dupuis, Sr., FDL Chairman, Treasurer Ferdinand Martineau pointed out. the day’s discussion. seriously,” Tony Lourey, Commissioner of said to the representatives from DHS. “We “We started the Mash Ka Wisen Treatment “We have prophecies. And within our Human Services for the State of Minnesota, do it for our people but we also do it for all Center and we’ve had a lot of success treat- prophecy we are at the point of the 8th fire,” said. “That’s why understanding how we’re of Indian Country. So when we make a move ing alcohol and some drug problems,” Ferd Chairman Dupuis, Sr. said. “The eighth fire going to communicate with each other and on something it’s not just what we want to said about how the opioid crisis will be the is lit and our job is to keep the eighth fire lit on a timeline, so we are communicating do here at home, but it’s for everybody.” next thing we work to fix. “I’ve been around and that means to keep our way of life. And before decisions are being made. We can Chairman Dupuis, Sr., as well as the rest of for a while, and I’ve always said, ‘whenever we can’t guarantee it. we have an obligation have a joint vision of how we move forward the council, went on to add that the changes we learn how to play the game, the rules get to the people who came before us. We have together.” we make here benefit not just the other changed on us.’” an obligation to the unborn. And we can’t This meeting was all about the two sides Bands of the MCT, but also the non-Native The opioid epidemic has everybody con- keep that promise because of the things coming together to discuss future plans in community. But those challenges are always cerned, so naturally it was a big part of that exist in today’s day in age, meaning the opioid crisis, the drug problem in itself. “We have an obligation, no matter what Firearms Safety Training for Youth color we are, no matter what race we are, no matter what ethnicity we are, we have an obligation to the children,” Chairman Du- puis, Sr. told the representatives from DHS. All five members of the council were glad to be able to meet with members of the DHS. “We don’t want to repeat history in any way, shape, or form, because it wasn’t a Where: Fond du Lac Resource Mgmt. Division good history. So moving forward today, we completely agree that the actions have to be 28 University Road, Cloquet made now, before things happen,” Dupuis Contact: 218-878-7155 to sign up Sr. said on behalf of the council that we are glad to be able to work with the state to When: August 12th—17th, 2019 begin to fix these problems. Time: Mon. - Friday 5pm - 7pm with field When the meeting ended, Commissioner Lourey gave the members of the council a day on Saturday August 17th 8am-12pm gift—a photo of a white buffalo. Fees: $7.50 paid online “The white buffalo is a powerful symbol of people coming together, and this photo also has a tuft of hair from this white buffalo,” Requirements: Commissioner Lourey said to the council. Nationwide the opioid crisis continues to * Open to all students 11 years and older. be a problem, but this agreement means * DNR Firearms Certificate is required of anyone born after Fond du Lac and the State of Minnesota will work together to combat this problem as December 31st, 1979 to purchase a hunting license. well as many others. * See independent study alternatives for adults. Log on to www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/firearms for more information on the independent study. July 2019 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 11 More Local FDL Elder trip to South Dakota
he Fond du Lac Elder trip to South Dakota May 22-24, was a great time for Elder’s and their spouses. T The group visited Akta Lakota Museum and the cultural center located at the St. Joseph’s Indian School in Chamberlin, S.D. Those in attendance were Greg and Carol Pederson, Louie and Patricia St. George, Theresa and Daniel White, Katie and Don Hegg, Dawn Barney, Tom Spicer, Velvet Linden, Kim Fohrenkam, Violet Reynolds, Mary Stauffer, JoAnne Olson, Suzanne Berscherd, Julie Mackey, Shirley Barney, Margaurite Diver, Bea Scanlon, Dena Danielson, Rick Yeazle, Theresa Diver, Gerald Dickenson, Rae Strong, Leonard Petite, and De- FDL has good showing at sub-section track meet nise Yellow-Solle. By Zachary N. Dunaiski every year at the Esko track. This year’s race he Fond du Lac Ojibwe School’s track was scheduled for May 22, but due to inclement program is still relatively new, but they’ve weather it took place May 23. Thad growing interest every year in since The runners who represented FDL at the sub- its inception. section meet were, Joslynn Mitchell, Mary Jane The most apparent growth of that was at this Eagle, Starr Shabaiash, Evan Mullen, Simon year’s sub-section track meet, which takes place LaPrairie, and James Friedman. Healing Circle Run The Healing Circle run/walk will take place this year from July 13– 20.
Here are the dates and routes for each day of the run/walk.
Day 1 July 13 Saturday Lac Courte Oreilles to Lac du Flambeau
Day 2 July 14 Sunday Lac du Flambeau to Mole Lake Mole Lake to Lac Vieux Desert and Day 3 July 15 Monday Keweenaw Bay to Lac Vieux Desert Day 4 July 16 Tuesday Lac Vieux Desert to Bad River to Red Cliff
Day 5 July 17 Wednesday Red Cliff to Fond du Lac
Day 6 July 18 Thursday Fond du Lac to Mille Lacs
Day 7 July 19 Friday Mille Lacs to St.Croix
Day 8 July 20 Saturday St. Croix to Lac Courte Oreilles
For the most up-to-date information on this upcoming event, visit GLIFWC’s Facebook page. Photo courtesy Greg Pederson Page 12 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan |July 2019 FDL Law Enforcement News Officer Spotlight: Mike Diver ello, my name is Mike that plagues our community. did it and if they were still in wanted to work for my Rez. one of the reasons I became a Diver and I am a Fond It’s really important especially the casino. Then call the cops This is where my family is, cop is to help that. That’s all I Hdu Lac Band member. for the new staff. If you look at and that person would get where my people are. And I’m want to do, that’s my unique- I have been with the Fond du our police department, half our busted, and the victim would proud to be a Band member ness. I have my kids, and I love Lac Tribal Police Department staff is new. Those new officers get their money back. And that working for the Reservation. to hunt and fish. for roughly 18 years, going need to go out there to build look on both of their faces. The I hopefully, someday, want to I talk a lot when I get out into on 19. I started in February that trust, build that bond. It’s suspect, that look when he got retire working for one of the the community. I like talking of 2000. Currently I have four very important to build that caught. And that look on the places here on the Reservation. to people, I like meeting new kids, my son Sebastian who is bond so that victim, and when The most satisfying aspect of people. Back in high school I five, Lauren my daughter who we have a solid they got their being a cop is helping some- was actually somewhat of a is seven, and two step-sons relationship. purse back or one. You ask guys that are shy individual. But my father Tyler who is 12 and Hunter Actually, I never their money back, in law enforcement and you one day told me, “hey, you who is 15. I reside on the Rez. wanted to be a that was priceless. always hear that answer and need to be confident. Need to I’ve lived in all the areas. I’ve cop. I grew up That’s what got think it’s a cliché, but it is. It be confident in yourself and lived in Sawyer, I’ve lived in the area and me to go into law doesn’t matter if they’re the you need to talk to people and in Cloquet, and I’ve lived in I’ve worked for enforcement. I victim of a crime, victim of that’s going to draw people Brookston. the Reservation had a friend and a violence, victim of addiction, towards you.” That was one of The reason I believe in the my whole entire cousin at the time it’s helping somebody. If I can the life lessons my dad taught community policing model life and I started that were going help one person and set them me. So I started being more is that the law enforcement off in gaming. I into law enforce- straight and keep them sober open and being able to talk to agency cannot do this alone. always thought I ment and I always or keep them from being a vic- people, just trying to be more We need the help from the was going to stay kind of told them, tim, I’ve done my job. If I can confident. public, and the public needs in gaming. When “hey, I’ve been help one person, I’ve done my Don’t drink and drive. Watch the help from us. And we need I left, I was actually a casino doing this stuff in surveillance, job. I want to help everyone. for motorcycles. Summer is to work as a team to battle the manager for the surveillance it would be kind of cool to be One of the things that is here and kids are out on their crime and drugs and every- department. I had a nice easy a cop.” And the opportunity unique and interesting about bikes and skateboards, so thing else that is going on in job and making good money, came up and I took it, and 19 me is that I’m not above any- watch out for kids. For the kids the boundaries of the Reser- but originally I wanted to be years later I’m still here. body else or below anybody out there, wear your helmets, vation. Community policing a fire fighter. I went to school I’ve worked here my whole else. I’m just a common man. wear your pads, watch out for is about building that bond for that. I just started working life. I started JTPA (Job Train- I’m just like everyone else in cars, be safe. Make sure if you between the community and for surveillance, and someone ing Partnership Act) back in the community. I try not to act go swimming to have an adult law enforcement officers, build- would have their purse stolen the day when I was 13 years like I’m better than anyone around. It’s all about being safe ing that relationship so that we or their money was taken and old and my first job was for the else. I’ve been through what and making it to the next day. can fight the crime and fight I got to go back and look on Reservation and I’ve worked everyone else has been through the drugs, and everything else the cameras and find out who here ever since. I’ve always on this Reservation and that’s Legal notice The following is a list of Band Band in distributing the trust BAND MEMBERS WITH LAPRAIRIE, Robert SHABAIASH, Rodney members who have monies monies. Unless a personal data UNCLAIMED PER CAPITA MARZINSKE, Larry SMITH, James L. in trust with the Fond du Lac form or heirship application has ACCOUNTS: MCFADDEN, Barbara SOULIER, Gary Band. We are requesting the been filed with this office within ARRELL, Lavonne NELSON, Chester E. YEAZLE, Joann Band member, or his/her heirs, one year of this notice, the ANKERSTROM, Arthur PARO, Javis if the Band member is deceased, identified funds will revert back BAKKEN, David POWERS, Lois A. contact the Fond du Lac Legal to the Fond du Lac Band. *The BARNEY, Jessica T. RAISANEN, Molina Affairs Office at one year period commences CICHY, Gerard RODAKS, Timothy 218-878-2632 or toll-free at with the first publication. CICHY, Leslie SAVAGE, Mark 1-800-365-1613, to assist the DEFOE, Richard SAVAGE, Terry B. July 2019 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 13 Etc
Summer Food Rights 1400 Independence (after hours) phone calls and expectations for academic month as we host the big Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. deliveries will resume October achievement annual Black Bear Casino Golf Service Program 20250-9410 1, 2019. • Support and celebrate the Tournament every year. this summer 2. fax: (202) 690-7442; or unique cultural and linguistic Friday, July 19 Senior Fond du Lac Reservation is 3. email: program.intake@ KQDS Grocery Grab diversity of each American Tournament participating in the Summer usda. gov Ginger Juel, FDL Elder, Indian community served by Saturday, July 20 Black Bear Food Service Program {SFSP). This institution is an equal was picked for the 95 KQDS the program Casino Tournament Meals will be provided to all opportunity provider. Super One Grocery Grab. Her • Promote lifelong learning. Sunday, July 21 Black Bear Enrolled children without ** All Adult meals will be daughter Cathy was able to FACE has been designed to Casino Tournament charge and are the same for charged $4.25 ** run the Grab for her. After implement a family literacy Remember to save that all children regardless of race, checkout, Cathy picked program for the American weekend and sign up your color, national origin, sex, FDL Propane items that totaled $750.30. Indian families in BIE-funded team early to reserve your spot. age, or disability, and there Congratulations Ginger! schools. Program services Also, the following weekend will be no discrimination in message integrate language and culture we will be hosting the 2nd the course of the meal service. Once again, we have in two settings: home and Annual 13 Moons Golf Meals will be provided, on a negotiated with our suppliers school. In the home-based Tournament on Saturday, July first come, first serve basis, at to purchase propane at a setting, services are provided 27. the following sites, times, and special price. As our way of through the 4-component Call the Pro Shop for more dates/days during the summer saying Thank You for being model: Personal Visits, details or to sign up (218) 878- as follows: one of our loyal customers, we FACE Family Circle (Group 2485 Fond du Lac Ojibwe School want to pass this savings onto Connections), Screening, and 49 University Rd. Cloquet, MN you. Resource Network. In the 55720 June 17, 2019-August 15, For the entire month of July, center-based setting, services 2019, Monday-Thursday 11:30 we will offer the price of $1.39 are provided through: Adult Grandfather’s Blood a.m.-1 p.m. per gallon for our customers. Learning, Early Childhood Memories and For more information, contact Customers account must be at Education, Parent Time, and Unbroken Spirit Nikki Harris. Fond du Lac a zero balance or have a credit Parent and Child Together By Sharon Doolittle Shuck Ojibwe School 49 University Rd to be eligible for this special (PACT) Time. Cloquet, MN 55720 (218) 878- price. There is a minimum of Not only do we focus on Soft Cover, 96 pages, 6”x9” 7203 or [email protected] 200 gallons purchase if your L-R Ginger Juel, FDL Elder; literacy at school but we also Illustrated with black and To file a program complaint tank is not at zero. Scott Savage, KQDS radio focus on literacy in the home. white photographs and of discrimination, complete the All other accounts and after personality; and Cathy Lovejoy, All actively participating documents USDA Program Discrimination hours deliveries will be at Ginger’s daughter families receive age-appropriate U.S. $15 and $5 S&H, Tax Complaint Form (AD-3027), regular price per gallon plus Imagination Library books For author book signings found online at http://www. applicable fees. from Dollywood Foundation contact Tarpaper Shack Press ascr.usda .gov/complaint_ Offer expires July 31, 2019 FACE program for their children every month [email protected] filing_cust.html and at any Please let us know at (218) The Fond du Lac Family from birth to five. USDA office, or write a letter 879-4869 if you have any and Child Education (FACE) If you are interested in more In this dramatic retelling of her addressed to USDA and questions. Program is proudly serving information about our FACE grandfather Frank Doolittle’s provide in the letter all of the Also, Fond du Lac Propane families in our community. Program and the people we blood memories, Native Elder information requested in the will NOT have emergency (after The overall goals of the FACE serve, please contact us at Sharon Doolittle Shuck draws form. To request a copy of the hours) deliveries during the Program continue to be: (218) 878-7231. from oral tradition and archival complaint form, call {866) months of June, July, August • Support parents/primary sources to bring stories to 632-9992. and September. Customers can caretakers in their role as Black Bear Golf Native historical trauma back Submit your completed call the regular office phone their child’s first and most to light. complaint form or letter to (218) 879-4869 and leave a influential teacher Course News USDA by: message for next day delivery • Strengthen family-school- Greetings from Black Bear 1. Mail: U.S. Department during this time. Deliveries community connections G.C. Summer is in full swing of Agriculture Office of the will be made during regular • Increase parent participation and so are we at the golf Assistant Secretary for Civil business hours. Emergency in their child’s learning and course. July is an important Page 14 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | July 2019 Etc
Special NRCS cut for hay or graze. It provides health and create pathways attend. FDLGG to host an alternative to letting fields for air and water to move • Local Education Agency Title Program sign-up go fallow and uncovered. through the soil, which is key I Assurance: Motion made summer remotes announced: cover Landowners should coordinate to restoring it. by Robert Peacock for Debra with WKLK crops for fallow with other USDA farm agencies To apply for this special EQIP Johnson-Fuller to sign the This summer FDLGG will be when participating in related contact your local NRCS office. document. 2nd by Michael doing “live” summer remotes fields programs. The deadline for sign-up is Diver. with Legends Rock 96.5 fm. The USDA’s Natural Resources The goal of the program is Friday, July 12. Applications • Local Education Agency-IDEA The remotes will be twice a Conservation Service in to encourage farmers to plant will be ranked based on Part B-Spending Plan: Sharon month (June 14 and 28, July 12 Minnesota is offering a cover crops to increase water environmental Belanger. and 19, August 9 and 23) from special Environmental Quality quality, suppress weeds, and • Diplomas: Signing of the 6-9 a.m. Incentive Program sign-up for improve soil health on areas diplomas for 2019 Graduates. These remotes are to get more farmers who couldn’t plant School Board not planted to crops. Cover Motion made by Robert foot traffic in the store. There their crops because of flooded crops also bring soil vitality by meeting May 7, 2019 Peacock to sign, 2nd by will be drawings, only if you or wet fields. The deadline for adding nutrients and organic Called to Order 3:22 PM Michael Diver. All in favor. listen to WKLK that morning. sign-up is Friday, July 12. This matter. Many fields that are Old business: Daily Specials EQIP sign-up is an opportunity saturated for a long time face Debra Johnson-Fuller, Joyce i. Update Cell Phone Policy Monday: Buy any hot case for farmers to plant a cover a loss of soil organisms. Cover LaPorte, Carol Wuollet – – Valerie Tanner will make lunch sandwich and get an 8oz crop, which they could later crop roots reestablish soil absent, Robert Peacock, Jeffery changes to the cellphone policy cup of soup free. Tibbetts – absent, Michael to support no cell phone use by Tuesday: Buy a taco in a bag Diver, Jennifer Dupuis – absent students, including staff. Remy and a medium size fountain Others present: Iverson will draft a letter to drink for $3.50. Become A Foster Parent Superintendent; Jennifer notify people. Cell phones will Wednesday: Buy a $4.99 salad O p e n y o u r h o m e . C h a n g e a c h i l d ’ s l i f e f o r e v e r Murray, Cultural Coordinator; be added to the contraband and get an 8oz cup of soup for Tara Dupuis, Special Education section as well. Motion made free. Coordinator; Sharon Belanger, by Michael Diver to approve, Thursday: Buy $10 in Principal; Valerie Tanner, 2nd by Joyce LaPorte. gasoline and get a $1 off on Counselor; Vicki Oberstar, ii. Behavior Report: Valerie Bridgeman’s ice cream. and Behavior Management Tanner handed out Fond du Friday: F’reals for $5 Coordinator Remy Iverson Lac School Event Count. High Propane exchanges and fills Community Member; Jamie School Event Count by Month. $15.99 plus tax Gonzolas. Supervisor reports: Car Washes Debra Johnson-Fuller read Other: Discussion on a new Lava $10 ($9 with 8 gallons of the Fond du Lac Ojibwe School vaping law that needs to be gas) Mission Statement. looked into and how it impacts Premium $9 ($8 with 8 gallons Can you make a difference? Motion made by Robert FDL. of gas) Peacock to approve the agenda, Adjourn: Motion made Deluxe $8 ($7 with 8 gallons Fond du Lac Social Services is accepting 2nd by Michael Diver, all in by Robert Peacock, 2nd by of gas) applications for foster care homes. favor. Michael Diver. Motion Michael Diver to approve April 9, 2019 regular FDL to MCT The mission of the FDL Foster Care Program is to meeting minutes, 2nd by Sawyer Center constitutional increase the number of Native American licensed foster Robert Peacock. community hours convention Review ledger- discussion that Youth Program: Monday- care homes available for Native American children. Meetings: Bridget Paulson was requested Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and July 9 5-7:30 p.m. CCC ENP **For more information please call. (218) 879-1227 to help – Augusts meeting. Sunday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. July 23 5-7:30 p.m. BCC New business: Adult Program: Monday-Friday • Title VI Public Hearing- 6 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday 12 “OUR CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE” Required. Tara Dupuis and p.m.- 8 p.m., and Sunday 11 Jamie Petite will need to a.m.-7 p.m. July 2019 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 15 Etc Two students awarded Katie Poirier Memorial Scholarship he Fond du Lac Tribal requirements for three degrees become a peace officer in a local and Community College in December 2019, including jurisdiction. TFoundation announced an associate of science in Law The Katie Poirier Memorial that Mikayla Cozzi and Alida Enforcement, an associate of Law Enforcement Scholarship Hogan, two Law Enforcement applied science in Criminal was established to honor and students currently attending Justice, and an associate of arts. remember Katie Poirier, a Fond the college, have been awarded Cozzi’s career goal is to work du Lac Tribal and Community the Katie Poirier Memorial locally as a peace officer. College student who had a Law Enforcement Scholarships Alida Hogan, a 2002 graduate career goal of becoming a law for 2019. The two students of Northwestern High School enforcement officer. Scholarship were selected from a group of in Maple, Wisc., and a current funds are provided by the Poirier outstanding applicants who resident of Duluth, completed family and the Fond du Lac are seeking careers in law the associate of applied science Tribal and Community College enforcement. degree program in Criminal Foundation in memory of Katie. Mikayla Cozzi, a 2016 graduate Justice in May 2019 at Fond The first Katie Poirier Memorial of Denfeld High School in Duluth du Lac Tribal and Community Law Enforcement Scholarships and current resident of Duluth, College. Hogan will also complete were awarded during Fall is in the second year of the Law the Professional Law Enforcement Semester 2000. Since that first Enforcement program at Fond Skills Training certificate program award, a total of 39 Fond du du Lac Tribal and Community in June 2019. Hogan serves in Lac Tribal and Community College. Cozzi will complete the the Superior Police Department College students have benefitted Professional Law Enforcement Auxiliary and the Duluth Police from receiving the memorial Skills Training certificate program Department Reserve program. scholarship. in June 2019, and will complete Hogan’s career goal is to
Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Finance Corporation
Hone Loan Program: Regular, Moderate, Construction & Renovation Loans
Home loan applicants must be American Indian enrolled in the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and must be owner occupied. Applicants must also meet other requirements such as; reasonable credit risk, have a stable employment history, and meet State and FHA credit underwriting guidelines.
Business Loan Program: Micro Loans $500-$5000, Business Loans $5000- $150,000 and Commercial Real Estate Loans $5,000 - $150,000
All loans will require security/collateral and personal guarantees for principals and /or third parties. The owner/borrower must have a minimum 10% equity in total business capitalization. Interest is based on risk rating of applications, rates will be between 4% - 7%. Borrowers are required to have a reasonable credit history and a written plan for repayment. All applicants with any type of loan must have a business plan detailing how the business will operate and perform. Technical assistance is available, personal assistance will be required.
Applications:
Applications are taken at our home office located at 15542 State Hwy 371 NW, Cass Lake, Minnesota. Or call for an appointment at 218.335.8582. You may visit our website at www.mctfc.org to download application and requirements. We also provide home-buyer training, assist clients with home inspections and construction counseling.
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June is National Human Services IRB board member positon openings Cancer Survivor ond du Lac Human Ser- No HSD research activities • Maintain confidentiality re- mitment: The board meets month vices Division (FDL HSD) that involve human subjects, garding research protocols and monthly on the third Thursday Fencourages research by cultural, or other resources of IRB proceedings of the month in the afternoon employees, staff, students, the Band may begin prior to Qualifications for up to 3.5 hours. Additional By Denise Houle, Tribal members, and other approval by the IRB and Fond Position 1. Specific expertise time will be needed to read/ Cancer outreach worker investigators that is consistent du Lac Reservation Business needed: professional experi- review proposals, on average with the mission statement of Committee (FDL RBC). ence in behavioral health, 10-15 protocols are submit- person who has been the Human Services Division. Responsibilities of IRB Mem- psychology, or psychiatry. ted to the HSD IRB annually. diagnosed with cancer The mission of the Human Ser- bers Position 2. Non-affiliated Required annual training of 3-5 begins their journey vices Division is to elevate the • Actively participate in IRB member: Must not be em- hours. A health and social well-being of meetings and offer expertise for ployed by the Fond du Lac Compensation: No compen- of Cancer Survivorship at that Indian people living in the ser- the ethical review and monitor- Band of Lake Superior Chip- sation, this is a volunteer posi- very moment of diagnosis. vice area through the provision ing of research pewa; must not have a family tion; For FDL employees, the There are many questions to of services, research, education • Complete training on human member employed by Fond du time spent on the IRB will be a ask and answers to find. It can and employment opportunities. subjects protections’ regula- Lac. part of regular work hours. be a very long road for the All research involving human tions and research review Description Closing date for this position person diagnosed with cancer subjects, for whom FDL HSD processes Benefits: Contribute to re- is July 15. as well as their families which staff is subjects or investiga- • Attend meetings regularly to search protections and ensur- Send letter of interest and is why it is very important to tors, whether on Band lands help ensure quorum ing ethical research is conduct- summary of qualifications to: or facilities operated by HSD, • Review research protocols ed at FDL HSD and associated Tonya Kjerland, TonyaKjer- work closely with your health- is subject to review by the and documents prior to the facilities; Gain experience and [email protected] or call (218) care team. FDL HSD Institutional Review scheduled meeting knowledge in human subjects 655-3623. Resources available to assist Board (IRB) to ensure that the • Inform IRB Chair in the event research review. you and your family in the research activities meet ethical, there is a conflict of interest Duration: 5-year term Cancer Survivorship journey: cultural, and legal standards. regarding a research protocol Meeting and time com- • Fond du Lac Primary Health- care Team (218) 879-1227 • Fond du Lac Medical Social Behavioral health services Workers (218) 879-1227 re you or your loved (218) 279-4104 in Duluth. assistance. You can reach our Hotline: This is a nationwide • Mayo Native Cancer one in need of mental Our Substance Use Disorder Social Services Department at service which can answer your Programs 1-507-284-2511, Ahealth or substance department programming is of- (218) 878-2145. questions and concerns. Call Native Circle 1-877-372-1617, abuse services? Contact Fond fered 365 days a year and offers Other available local resources 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Spirit of Eagles 1-507-266-3064 du Lac Human Services for both adult and adolescent out- include: Carlton County Human • Cancer Resource Center- more information or to make patient programming. Program- Crisis Text Line: This is a sui- Services: Rule 25’s by appoint- Essentia Health-Duluth (218) an appointment. ming includes groups, individ- cide prevention resource avail- ment. Call (218) 879-4511. 786-3581 Our Behavioral Health depart- ual sessions, case management, able to kids and young adults. St. Louis County Services: and Rule 25 Assessments. You It uses texting to allow you to Rule 25’s by appointment. • St. Luke’s Cancer Center – ment offers a full range of coor- dinated mental health services can reach our Substance Use reach out anonymously and ask Call (218) 720-1528. Duluth (218) 249-5489 to promote the overall wellbe- Disorder Department at (218) for help. Free and confidential. • Cancer Legal Care (New ing and functioning of Ameri- 878-3858 for Cloquet, Duluth, Text the letters MN to 741741. Name) (651) 917-9000 can Indian individuals and and Minneapolis. Birch Tree Crisis Line: This is Homemade • American Cancer Society families living in the Fond du Our Social Services Depart- a free, local, 24 hour crisis line Cooking Spray 1-800-227-2345 Lac service area. Services in- ment also offers a variety that can provide support and 1 Part Oil of Your Choice • Circle of Hope (Breast Can- clude case management, Adult of sensitive and responsive direction. Call (218) 623-1800. 1 Part Water cer) (218) 464-1626 Rehabilitation Mental Health programming to the commu- Essentia Health Grief Always remember to consult Services (ARMHS), foster care nity for adults, children, and Support Services: This is a Add equal parts of water your healthcare provider with & family reunification, mental families. Programming includes resource which can provide and oil of your choice to a any questions or concerns health counseling, and crisis case management, crisis as- support for those experiencing response. You can reach our sistance, advocacy, mentor- the loss of someone close. Call spray bottle. Behavioral Health Department ing, life skills, intervention, (218) 786-4636. Use in place of cooking at (218) 878-3729 in Cloquet, or mediation, and homelessness National Suicide Prevention spray. July 2019 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 17 Health News Human Services IRB board member positon openings Tips for Grilling Safely FDL can help you get insured Health Insurance, it’s important for everyone. By Kara Stoneburner, RDLD, Public amines (HCAs). HCA is a compound If you have not qualified for MA or MinnesotaCare in the past you may qualify now as Health Dietitian that is formed when meat is cooked new guidelines have made it easier for many people to be eligible. at high temperatures. HCAs can cause Fond du Lac has also made it simple and free for qualified American Indians to have t’s that time again—grilling time! cancer. Grilling food can be fun and nutri- Not only can exposing meat to high private medical insurance if they don’t qualify for public assistance due to income. Fond Itious. Keep in mind these safety tips temperatures cause the formation of du Lac Patient Advocates have been trained and certified to assist you with your applica- for a healthier grilling season. cancer-causing compounds, so can the tion. But we need your help and cooperation. If you or your family members need health Safety starts at the grocery store. smoke from grilling at high tempera- insurance, please call (218) 878-2165 to the Patient Advocate line so we can answer your Place meats in a plastic bag so they tures. To cut down on grilling time, questions or tell you what you may be eligible for. Our help is just a phone call away. don’t drip juices on other foods. Re- partially precook food in the micro- frigerate or freeze perishable groceries wave, stove or oven before moving it within 2 hours of shopping (one hour if directly to the preheated grill to finish United States Department of Agriculture outside temperatures are above 90°F). the cooking process. Never wait to The American Institute for Cancer Re- finish cooking the meat. Cook meats search recommends limiting red meat to a safe internal temperature taken by intake to less than 18 oz per week and a food thermometer. Raw beef, veal, avoiding processed meats. Consider lamb and roasts should be cooked to a replacing red meat (beef/lamb/pork) minimum of 145°F. Ground beef, lamb, and processed meat (sausage/hotdogs) veal and all pork products should be with poultry, fish, vegetables and fruit cooked to 160°F. Poultry and fully for a healthier plate. cooked meats, like hotdogs, should Start simple and take healthy eating one step at a time. Frozen or partially frozen foods will have an internal temperature of 165°F. not cook evenly. Thaw food completely While grilling, it is best to prevent before cooking. Ways to thaw food charring the meat. Polycyclic aromatic safely include: placing food in the hydrocarbons (PAHs) are another refrigerator 1-3 days before cooking, cancer-causing compound and can Behavioral health services defrosting in the microwave or placing develop when meat is charred. The sealed packages in cold water. risk of consuming PAHs and HCAs can Minimize bacteria growth. Wash be reduced by limiting the amount of your hands. Keep raw and cooked grilled meat consumed, cooking at a Focus on whole fruits Vary your veggies Vary your protein routine foods separate. Wash cutting boards lower grill temperature and prevent- Include fruit at breakfast! Cook a variety of colorful Next taco night, try adding in-between uses. Keep cold foods cold ing charring while grilling. If meat Top whole-grain cereal veggies. Make extra a new protein, like shrimp, with the help of a cooler and ice packs. becomes charred, cut that portion off. with your favorite fruit, add vegetables and save some beans, chicken, or beef. Maintain hot foods at temperatures of Tips to reduce charring on the grill berries to pancakes, or mix for later. Use them for a 140°F or hotter. Always use clean uten- include: dried fruit into hot oatmeal. stew, soup, or a pasta dish. sils and platters to prevent contamina- • Removing visible fat that can cause a tion to the finished product. Refrigerate flare-up leftovers in shallow containers within • Precook meat in the microwave 1-2 hours of cooking, depending on immediately before grilling to release outside temperatures. Use refrigerated some of the meat’s juices that may drip leftovers within 3 days. and cause a flare-up on the grill Marinating enriches flavor and ten- • Cook food in the center of the grill Make half your grains Move to low-fat or Drink and eat less sodium, derizes foods. Marinade foods in the with the coals on the sides whole grains fat-free milk or yogurt saturated fat, and • Cook at a lower temperature added sugars refrigerator, never on the counter. Once Add brown rice to your Enjoy a low-fat yogurt the marinade has been touched by raw • Use smaller, thinner meat portions stir-fry dishes. Combine your parfait for breakfast. Top Cook at home and read meat, it cannot be used as a sauce over that will cook faster on the grill favorite veggies and protein with fruit and nuts to get in the ingredients to the final, cooked product. Reserve a *Sources include USDA, CDC, MDH, foods for a nutritious meal. two more food groups. compare foods. small portion of the marinade before American Institute for Cancer Research
adding meat, if you plan to use it as a and the American Cancer Society MPMW Tipsheet No. 14 December 2018 sauce later. Marinating meat also helps Based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Go to ChooseMyPlate.gov for more information. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. reduce the formation of heterocyclic Page 18 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan |July 2019 Ashi-niswi giizisoog (Thirteen Moons)
The new Aabita-Niibino-giizis, Mid-summer moon, begins July 2nd. Other names for this moon are Aabita-Niibino-giizis Miini-giizis, Blueberry Moon; Miskomini-giizis, Raspberry moon and Baashkawe’o-giizis, Flying moon.
Moving on from 13 Invasive Species Program New Hires Moons to Hello! My animals both from school and Throughout college I worked as and being part of an awesome Tribal name is Mad- real world experiences. For my an intern in the Environmental team that is currently managing ison Bear schooling, I have a bachelor’s Health and Safety Office, and and preventing new invasive Conservation and I am an degree focusing on plants and also as Lab Technician at the species from infesting these Collaboration Invasive Spe- animals from the University of Large Lakes Observatory. I look beautiful lakes and forests! Program cies Specialist Wisconsin Superior. I have also forward to serving Fond du Lac for Fond du worked in natural resources Lac Resource for the last 6 years, where I Nikki Crowe, 13 Management. have restored native habitat Moons Coordinator I graduated from UWS one year and managed for invasive for the last 9 years, ago and was lucky enough to species. I love to learn and has moved into a start with Natural Resources just look forward to what this new position with two days after graduation, and new chapter holds for me Fond du Lac Resource from there I got a full time job and I am excited to bring my Management. Nikki doing what I do now. I never knowledge and experience has taken on the role really thought invasive spe- to the Reservation and ceded of the Tribal Conser- cies was where I’d go with my territories. vation Collaboration degree but I have enjoyed every Coordinator. This second of it since. Every day I Hello! position will allow learn something new and that’s My name the Minnesota Tribal probably why I love this job so is Justin Nations to promote much, other than being able to Zunker, agriculture and food work outside. and I am sovereignty in their super own communities Hello! My excited to and Ceded Territories. name is be start- The 13 Moons Mariah Feh- ing as one Tribal College Exten- ringer, I am of the new Invasive Species sion Program will be one of the Specialists. I grew up in Rog- hiring a new coor- new Invasive ers, Minn. but have spent the dinator soon. Check Species Spe- last 6 years in Duluth where I the Fond du Lac cialists for went to UMD and graduated employment listings Fond du Lac! with a Bachelor of Science for more information. I grew up in the Upper Peninsula Degree in Environmental Sci- Miigwech. of Michigan and have spent my ence. I also recently finished life in and around the woods of my time in the United States northern Michigan, Wisconsin, Marine Corps Reserves, where and Minnesota. I have a growing I was an Aircraft Fire Fighter knowledge of native plants and and got out as a Corporal.
Sign up to the 13 Moons listserv for the latest information on workshops This page addresses culture, ecology, and natural resource management. Thirteen and events by emailing [email protected] Don’t forget to check Moons is the Fond du Lac Tribal College Extension Program and is a collaboration us out on Facebook! 13 Moons Ashi niswi giizisoog of Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, Fond du Lac Resource Manage- ment, funded by the USDA-National Institute of Food and Agriculture. July 2019 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 19 Ashi-niswi giizisoog Ojibwemowin Page
Anishinaabemowin Lessons Basic Ojibwe words and phrases:
Double Vowel Chart “aa”- sounds like the “a” in father This is how to pronounce Ojibwe words. “i”- sounds like the “i” in sit All consanants sound the same as in English. “ii”- sounds like the “ee” in feet “o”- sounds like the “o” in go “Zh”- sounds like the “su” in measure “oo”- sounds like the “oo” in food “a”- sounds like the “u” in sun “e”- sounds like the “ay” in stay
Ashi-niswi giizisoog BIGADA'WAA WORD SEARCH Find the Ojibwe words in the puzzle below
baapaagimaak Black ash tree daashkigishkaa Wood splits mookomaan Knife niibidoon Weave it makak Basket or box aabajichigan Tool, equipment, material mitig Tree manidoons A bug, insect, worm, germ miinikaan Seeds wanagek Tree bark Page 20 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan |July 2019
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available at the Players Club or online. Make The Bear See Player’s Club or blackbearcasinoresort.com for official rules. Owned and operated by the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Management reserves all rights. your place! July 2019 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 21 Jay Cooke and the Ojibwa of the St. Louis River
Research by Christine Carlson I had the Indians routed out had left Detroit by steamer and finally be fixed which shall to her in the journal kept by Mr. Cooke stepped upon a large proposed to visit the western connect the extreme limit of those of the expedition, and she art of a Letter from Jay stump, and taking off his silk extremity of Lake Superior on lake navigation with the wheat is always spoken of in terms of Cooke to his brother hat and holding it in his hand, business connected with the fields of lake navigation with respect and admiration. PHarry – June 17, 1868 – he made the Indians a little lake terminus of the St. Paul the wheat fields of Minnesota, Superior, Wisc. speech. Railroad. We have since been in the same manner as Odessa A Question - Why is the huge Dear Harry, We arrived here After Mr. Cooke had finished informed that coaches have the head of the Mediterranean statute of Jay Cooke placed in last evening and today I have his talk to the Indians, he took been directed to be in waiting water carriage, has become the the east end of Duluth? been out with the Indians trout out of his pocket a roll of the at Fond du Lac on the 21st of great mart of transshipment I rarely report about rich fishing. I had 15 nice fellows. specie and gave to each of the June to bring party to this city. from the grain districts of white guys because they get adult men and women a bright, We repeat what is now well Southern Russia? far too much undeserved press Pamphlet from the American shining, new 25 cent piece. To known, that Mr. Cooke and his We had occasion lately throughout history. Following Exchange National Bank – those that were younger he gave associates have made extensive to insist that Fond du Lac, is an example. The First Visit to the Head of a new silver dime, and to each investments at the Falls of the Minnesota, or some point near the Lakes of Jay Cooke of the little tots and papooses St. Louis river –river attracted the magnificent water power of From the paper Sign Sign A few memories by George a silver 5 cent piece. This was thither by the valuable water the Falls of the St. Louis river, Everywhere a Sign by the City M. Smith about a boat ride he the occasion for more wild power, the inexhaustible was the most eligible site for of Duluth and Superior gave Jay Cooke from the city demonstrations on the part of quarries of roofing slate which what we choose to designate the Seems to read that much of Superior where Jay and his the Indians. Mr. Cooke shook are there accessible, and we “Odessa of Lake Superior,” and credit is given to old Jay Cooke wife Lizzie Cooke were staying. hands with each one of them doubt not, by the probability all our subsequent information regarding the Minnesota Point “As we rowed up the bay we and we started for the boat. that the great terminal city has confirmed the impression, natural harbor. The Ojibwa gradually neared Minnesota As we reached the shore an of lake navigation and be that the class of vessels which were camping and living Point and skirted along its Indian, who had been out to permanently established at the enter the lake harbors will on that point hundreds of shore and in the stillness of lift his nets, came up in his old trading post of Fond du Lac, readily pass up the estuary years before Cooke arrived in the morning the ride was as canoe. Mr. Cooke shook hands within the State of Minnesota. of St. Louis river to the point Superior and stayed about six beautiful as one can imagine. with him and gave him one of When a railroad indicated. days in June of 1868. Puffed Mr. Cooke noticed the birch the silver 25 cent pieces. Then, communication from the up credit instead of thanking bark wigwams of the Indians, noticing a whitefish which was navigable channel of the Sacajawea Springs – Carlton the Fond du Lac Ojibwa for who at that season of the year lying in the canoe, Mr. Cooke Mississippi river to the St. County Vidette of August 25, realizing that special place always camped on the Point asked the Indian how much he Louis Bay of Lake Superior is 1927 years before. and devoted their time to would take for it, and offered established – much more when In Jay Cooke park a fine For more Ojibwa history on picking blueberries and fishing. him 25 cents, which you may a Northern Pacific Railroad spring of running water is Minnesota Point, please refer to The berries and fish were sold be sure the Indian took without moves westward of the utmost named Sacajawea, Birdwoman. my 7-Part Series on Minnesota to the residents of Superior. any further parley. I ventured limit of the Great Lakes we Sacajawea was an Indian Point printed in the archived Immediately upon seeing the to expostulate with Mr. Cooke shall expect a speedy solution of woman of the Shoshone or newspapers from February wigwams, Mr. Cooke wanted to for paying such an exorbitant the problems so often discussed Snake tribe. She was born near 2015 – August 2015. know what they were, and after price, and explained to him where shall be the great mart the sources of the Missouri I suppose the affluent being told he wanted to know that he could have bought as of final trans-shipment to river in the Rocky Mountains, decision makers in Duluth did if there were any Indians there. many whitefish as he wanted and from the interior area of but had been taken prisoner in not stand for the statute of When I gave him an affirmative for the regular price of 5 cents the Northwest. Mr. Cooke has war when a child by Dakota Cooke to be placed up in the answer, he insisted upon going each, but my remonstrance’s assumed, on the foregoing basis Indians, and sold as a slave to Jay Cooke State Park above the to shore to see them. This was only brought a smile to Mr. of what will be the permanent a man known as Chaboneau, old village of Fond du Lac. If about 6 o’clock in the morning Cook’s face. He carefully placed scale of the Lake Marine that who brought her up and there is a Jay Cooke legacy, it and the Indians had not yet the fish in the bottom of the the farthest point westward – afterwards married her. needs to be up in the beautiful make their appearance. This boat and we started again for the vicinity of the Falls of the St. When Lewis and Clark made park and not in the east end didn’t make any difference Duluth.” Louis river is more likely than their expedition to the Pacific of Duluth. I wonder if they to me and I went to work any other locality to be the site coast in 1804—06, Chaboneau thought the affluent need to be and routed them out. Then I Mr. Jay Cooke’s Visit to of this commercial enterprise. was employed as an interpreter. placed with the affluent. explained to them, as well as Minnesota – St. Paul Daily Sacajawea accompanied the The views expressed in this my limited knowledge of the Press of June 17, 1868 The St. Paul Daily Press – party and proved herself so article belong to the researcher subject would permit, who A telegram from Detroit June 26, 1868 – The Odessa of superior to her half breed alone. Thanks for the their distinguished and early recently announced that a party Lake Superior husband, and so excellent information Ivan. visitor was, talking to them in consisting of Mr. Jay Cooke Where shall it be? Where a woman in every way, that the Chippewa language. After and other Eastern gentlemen, shall the commercial emporium constant references are made Page 22 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | July 2019
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Happy Birthday Happy birthday Retirement on Aug. 2. The reality dawning sister, Stephanie (Michael) Happy to our Niece Your retirement is The unbelievable love Ammesmaki; nieces and belated 5th Audrey nothing short of a glorious The unimaginable pain nephews, Aydrian, Eleanor, b-day Alysia Northrup (July achievement. Not every Abby, and Gaberial. Also, his second family, mom, Roberta Nelson (June 27) supervisor can retire with The details of that day Fox; brothers, Ken Fox III, 6)! Love, Auntie such dignity, respect, sense Forever engraved in our mind and Caiden Hickman; sisters, Love, Mom and Nome and Jon of humor and a teary eyed And our love for you forever in and kids farewell from Pam and Dee our hearts Brittany, Vanessa, Amber, Dad, Grandma, Aleisha, and Shianna. Acacia, and Ann. Happy birthday to my beautiful “Congratulations for retiring. Love & miss you much Josh! Kory MaryAnn Erickson, age 77 daughter, Maria Misquadace Life has officially given you the Love Dad, Mom, and Sis of Cloquet, passed away at (July 31) permission to splurge, enjoy, Happy birthday Deeann home on Friday, May 17, 2019. With love, mother and relax.” Misquadace (July 4) Obituary She was born July 13, 1941 Love, your sister Jean “Retirement signals the Ausineese Aubin DuFault, age in Cloquet to Ben and Doris Happy birthday to my adult time when you’ve had your 16 years of Duluth, MN passed “Dottie” (Whitebird) Novacinski. Happy b-day Cindi Diver (July children Terry, Kendall, fair share of time spent with away Monday, May 27, 2019. He MaryAnn was also a member 7)! Celena, and Kristie (July, 6, annoying colleagues. Now it’s was born May 30, 2002 in Duluth of Fond du Lac Reservation. Love Mom, Bobbi, Acacia, Kory, 17, 23, and 27), you really are time to move over to annoying to Richard Hearle Jr. and Jennifer She enjoyed sewing, crocheting and Alysia a great bunch of kids and I’m family members. Good luck.” DuFault. and could make anything. proud of you all Dianne, you’ll be missed Ausineese was preceded in MaryAnn especially loved Happy Love, Mom by the entire Fond du Lac death by his grandparents; and her grandchildren and great- birthday to Reservation, is what we want one nephew. He is survived grandchildren. our Nephew Congratulations to say. Good luck. by his parents; two brothers, MaryAnn was preceded in Arrione and Richard III; three death by her parents; her Julius On May 25, Ginger Juel’s sisters, Kaila, Aniyah, and Molly; husband, Donald Erickson; son, Northrup daughter, Sam Lovejoy, Thank you (July 14) numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, Loren Erickson; and her brother, received her Master’s Degree With a heartfelt thank you to Jerry. She is survived by her Love, Auntie and friends. from Concordia University in our Tribal officials for their daughters, Ronda (Jeff) Wehr, Nome and Jon St. Paul. She proudly wore support for our family during Brian “BJ” L. Shabaiash Jr., Roxann (Dick) Burtness, and and kids her yellow Fond du Lac Tribal this difficult time. Thank you age 15 of Cloquet, MN began Renee Erickson; one daughter- t-shirt under her gown, and for the love, support, and his journey on Friday, May 31, in-law, Tracy Erickson; five Happy 8th had pictures taken following friendship for Mom and to 2019. He was born March 17, grandchildren, Josh (Ashley), b-day Kory the program of her in her shirt. all of us. We are eternally 2004 in Duluth. BJ just finished Rylee (Ben), Bronson, River, Diver (July Sam is profoundly grateful to grateful. the 8th Grade at the Fond du and Spencer; three great- 23)! Shelley, Veronica, and all form The Pat Ells family Lac Ojibway school and loved grandchildren, Jaxon, Thomas, Love, Mom and making her degree possible. playing basketball and hanging and Toryn; her three sisters, Dad, Grandma, Thank you ladies… you are Memorial with the “Bros”. Bunny, Abby, and Beth; two Acacia, and awesome. The family he joins are brothers, Lee and Jeff; and many Alysia Joshua W. Linden his paternal grandmother, extended family members. (May 3, 1985 – July 20, 2013) Waylon Bosto Jr and Lois Shabaiash; maternal Happy Adrianne Jackson wish grandmother, Eleanor Diver; FDL job listings birthday to The sounds in the room maternal grandfather, Walt to formally announce their FT: Full Time PT: Part Time our Grandgirl The smell of the air Misquadace; brother, Quinten engagement on June 3, For more information about The feel of the wind Shabaiash; and sister, Jennifer Avionna AKA 2019. Wedding date to be any of these permanent posting The warmth of the sun Shabaiash. Those he leaves “Rosy” (July determined, Wedding is Invite positions contact the Fond The colors around us to cherish his memory are his 23) Only. du Lac Human Resources The darkness descending father, Brian “Muck” Shabaiash Love, Gma, Department at (218) 878-2653. The feeling of fear Sr.; mother, Yvonne Shabaiash; Nome and Jon Program Accounting Staff The things that were said three brothers, James (Josie) and kids would like to wish Dianne FDL Reservation The determined hope Misquadace, Tyler Shabaiash, • Substitute Teacher FDL Meismer a very Happy and Trae Shabaiash; and one July 2019 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 23
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Education On Call/Sub • Cook II FT • Cook Helper FDL Education • Cook III FT On Call/Sub • Beverage Server FT/PT Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa • Secretary/Receptionist FDL • Groundskeeper FT Education On Call/Sub • Buffet Runner FT Cobell Land Buy-Back Program Returns! • Reading Buddies FDL • Table Games Dealer PT Education On Call/Sub • Vault Cashier FT/PT ATTENTION FOND DU LAC LANDOWNERS • Instructional Assistant FDL • Bus Person FT/PT Education On Call/Sub • Gift Shop Clerk FT • Custodian FDL Education On • Buffet Host/Hostess FT/PT July 2019 FDL Outreach Schedule Call/Sub • Golf Course Groundskeeper (Events are subject to change) • Transportation Driver FDL FT/PT Seasonal Transportation FT/PT • Steward FT • Nursing Assistant FDL • Arcade Attendant PT Fond du Lac Community/Duluth/Superior Assisted Living FT/PT • Golf Pro Shop Sales Rep PT • Recreational Aide 1, Sawyer • Golf Ranger/Starter FT/PT July 12th: Elder Picnic (Behind Ojibwe School, 49 University Road, Cloquet, MN) SCC FT/PT Seasonal • Recreational Aide 2, Sawyer • Golf Concession Sales Rep 10:00AM to 2:00PM SCC FT/PT FT/PT Seasonal July 12th-13th: FDL Veterans Powwow (Mash Ka Wisen Powwow Grounds, Sawyer, MN) • Recreational Aide 1, • Golf Cart Attendant PT Brookston BCC FT/PT • Slot Attendant FT Friday 3:00PM to 7:30PM AND Saturday 12:00PM to 8:00PM • Recreational Aide 2, • Custodial Associate FT July 31st: Sobriety Feast (Tentative) (Cloquet Community Center, 1720 Big Lake Rd, Clo- Brookston BCC FT/PT • Bell Staff PT • Recreational Aide 1, Cloquet • Sage Deli Cook FT quet, MN) CCC FT/PT • Bingo Vendor/Floor Worker 5:30PM to 8:00PM • Recreational Aide 2, Cloquet PT Other Locations: CCC FT/PT • Players Club Representative • Clinical Pharmacist MNAW, PT CAIR & Mpls On Call • Restaurant Wait Staff FT/PT July 18th: RBC Open Meeting (Tentative) (Mino Bimaadizi Waakaa’igan, 2020 Bloom- • Pharmacy Technician • Hotel Laundry Worker/ ington Avenue, Mpls, MN) MNAW, CAIR & Mpls On Call/ Hauler FT Sub • Hotel Room Attendant/ 4:30PM-7:00PM • Transit Dispatcher FDL Housekeeper FT/PT Transit FT/PT/On Call • Drop Team Worker FT July 19th-20th: LCO Powwow (Tentative) (8575 N Round Lake School Rd, Hayward, WI) • Head Start Substitutes Fond-du-Luth FDLHS On Call • Security Guard/Dispatch FT For more information visit the Land Buy-Back website at • Deli Clerk FDLGG PT • Janitor FT/PT https://www.doi.gov/buybackprogram or the FDL website at • Transit Driver FDL Transit • Clean up Worker FT/PT www.fdlrez.com/landbuyback FT/PT/On Call • Beverage Waitperson/ • School Bus Driver FDL Bartender FT/PT FDL Cobell Land Buy-Back Staff will be available M-F 8:30AM - 4:00PM Education FT/PT/On Call • Cage Cashier FT/PT at the Tribal Center, in the library (1720 Big Lake Rd, Cloquet, MN) • Health Care Assistant • Players Club Representative Contact 218-879-4593 for more information or email [email protected] MNAW, Assisted Living, Home FT/PT Care FT/PT • Slot Attendant FT/PT • Store Clerk FDLGG PT • Slot Technician FT/PT Landowners can update their contact information, ask questions about their • Convenience Store Gas FDL Minneapolis listings land or purchase offers, and learn about financial planning resources by Attendant FDLGG PT • Clinical Pharmacist On Call contacting the Trust Beneficiary Call Center at 1-888-678-6836, or by Black Bear Casino Resort • Pharmacy Technician On visiting their local Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians • Golf Youth Cart Attendant Call/Sub (OST) or Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) office. PT Seasonal • Cook I FT Page 24 |Aabita-Niibino-giizis Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan –Mid-summer | February 2019 moon– July 2019 ALR: Assisted Living Residence; BBCR: Black Bear Casino Resort; BBGC: Black Bear Golf Course; BCC: Brookston Community Center, (218)878-8033; BLH: Brevator Language House, CAIR: Center for American Indian Resources (218) 879-1227; CCC: Cloquet Community Center, (218)878-7510; CFC: Cloquet Forestry Center; CPT: Cloquet Premier Theatre; CHS: old FDLSS door; DC: Damiano Center; FACE: Family and Child Education Bldg.; FDC: Food Distribution Center; FDLGG: Fond du Lac Gas & Grocery; FDLM: Fond du Lac Museum; FDLSH: FDL Supportive Housing; FDLTCC: Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College; MKW: Mash-Ka-Wisen Powwow Grounds; MKWTC: Mash-ka-wisen Treatment Center; MNAW: Min no aya win (218)879-1227; MTC: MN Chippewa Tribal building; NRG: Natural Resource Garage; OJS: FDL Ojibwe School; OJSHS: Ojibwe School Head Start; PLT: Perch Lake Townhall; RMD: Resource Management Division; SCC: Sawyer Community Center, (218)878-8185; TRC: Tagwii Recovery Center; TCC: Tribal Center Classroom Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Elder water aerobics 8:15 Get Fit 12 p.m. CCC Elder water aerobics 8:15 Language 5 p.m. SCC Come & Swim & use the a.m. CCC AA/NA support 12 p.m. TRC a.m. CCC gym Elder exercise 9 a.m. CCC WIC 12 p.m. CAIR Elder exercise 9 a.m. CCC Cards 9 a.m. CCC Ribbon Skirt/Shirt 3:30 Elder concern group 10 Independence No Elder GED 9 a.m. SCC p.m. CCC a.m. CCC PiYo 12 p.m. CCC Immersion class 5 p.m. CCC Yoga 12 p.m. MNAW movie Cribbage 5 p.m. CCC GED 2 p.m. SCC Day Caregivers 5 p.m. CCC Language 5 p.m. BCC mornings Women’s group 5:30 p.m. (Closed) MNAW 1 2 3 4 5 6
Come & Swim & use the Elder water aerobics 8:15 Get Fit 12 p.m. CCC Elder water aerobics 8:15 Get Fit 12 p.m. CCC Elder’s Picnic 8 a.m. CCC Veteran’s Powwow MKW gym a.m. CCC AA/NA support 12 p.m. TRC a.m. CCC Language 5 p.m. CCC Veteran’s Powwow MKW Come & Swim & use the Elder exercise 9 a.m. CCC WIC 12 p.m. CAIR Elder exercise 9 a.m. CCC GED 5 p.m. CCC Language 5 p.m. SCC gym Cards 9 a.m. CCC Caregiver support group 12 Elder concern group 10 Open Gym 5 p.m. CCC GED 9 a.m. SCC p.m. CHS a.m. CCC AA Support 6 p.m. CCC PiYo 12 p.m. CCC Ribbon Skirt/Shirt 3:30 Yoga 12 p.m. MNAW Cribbage 5 p.m. CCC p.m. CCC GED 2 p.m. SCC Caregivers 5 p.m. CCC Immersion class 5 p.m. CCC Language 5 p.m. BCC FDL constitutional conven- Women’s group 5:30 p.m. tion 5 p.m. CCC MNAW 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Veteran’s Powwow MKW Elder water aerobics 8:15 Get Fit 12 p.m. CCC Elder water aerobics 8:15 Get Fit 12 p.m. CCC Birch bark and black ash Birch bark and black ash Come & Swim & use the gym a.m. CCC AA/NA support 12 p.m. TRC a.m. CCC Language 5 p.m. CCC basket workshop 8:30 a.m. basket workshop 8:30 a.m. Elder exercise 9 a.m. CCC WIC 12 p.m. MNAW Elder exercise 9 a.m. CCC GED 5 p.m. CCC MKW MKW Cards 9 a.m. CCC Parenting second time Elder concern group 10 Open Gym 5 p.m. CCC Language 5 p.m. SCC Come & Swim & use the GED 9 a.m. SCC around 1 p.m. CHS a.m. CCC Open RBC meeting 5:30 gym PiYo 12 p.m. CCC Ribbon Skirt/Shirt 3:30 Yoga 12 p.m. MNAW p.m. Mino Bimaadizi Cribbage 5 p.m. CCC p.m. CCC GED 2 p.m. SCC Waakaa’igan Caregivers 5 p.m. CCC Immersion class 5 p.m. CCC Language 5 p.m. BCC AA Support 6 p.m. CCC Women’s group 5:30 p.m. MNAW 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Come & Swim & use the Elder water aerobics 8:15 Get Fit 12 p.m. CCC Elder water aerobics 8:15 Get Fit 12 p.m. CCC Language 5 p.m. SCC 13 Moons Golf Tournament gym a.m. CCC AA/NA support 12 p.m. TRC a.m. CCC Language 5 p.m. CCC Sawyer Brown 7 p.m. BBCR Family movie morning Elder exercise 9 a.m. CCC WIC 12 p.m. MNAW Elder exercise 9 a.m. CCC GED 5 p.m. CCC BBCR Volunteer Day 9 a.m. FDL 10 a.m. Cards 9 a.m. CCC Ribbon Skirt/Shirt 3:30 Elder concern group 10 Open Gym 5 p.m. CCC farm GED 9 a.m. SCC p.m. CCC a.m. CCC AA Support 6 p.m. CCC Come & Swim & use the gym PiYo 12 p.m. CCC Immersion class 5 p.m. CCC Yoga 12 p.m. MNAW Cribbage 5 p.m. CCC FDL constitutional conven- GED 2 p.m. SCC Caregivers 5 p.m. CCC tion 5 p.m. BCC Language 5 p.m. BCC Women’s group 5:30 p.m. MNAW 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Come & Swim & use the Elder water aerobics 8:15 Get Fit 12 p.m. CCC Elder water aerobics 8:15 gym a.m. CCC AA/NA support 12 p.m. TRC a.m. CCC Open RBC Elder exercise 9 a.m. CCC Ribbon Skirt/Shirt 3:30 Elder exercise 9 a.m. CCC Veteran’s Daughtry Cards 9 a.m. CCC p.m. CCC Elder concern group 10 meeting GED 9 a.m. SCC Immersion class 5 p.m. CCC a.m. CCC Powwow Aug 16 PiYo 12 p.m. CCC Yoga 12 p.m. MNAW July 18 5:30 Cribbage 5 p.m. CCC GED 2 p.m. SCC 12-14 7 p.m. Caregivers 5 p.m. CCC Language 5 p.m. BCC p.m. Mino Sobriety feast 6 p.m. CCC MKW Bimaadizi BBCR 28 29 30 31 Any persons with FDL Writs & Orders of Exclusion are not allowed to attend any FDL Field Trips or Activities.