May 2010 NNaahh ggaahh cchhii wwaa nnoonngg (Far end of the Great Lake) DDii bbaahh jjii mmoowwiinn nnaann (Narrating of Story)

In This Issue: 2010 Spear/net season ...... 2 Enrollee Day...... 3 Election news ...... 4 RBC thoughts ...... 8-9 First time sugarbush...... 11 Community news ...... 16-17

Sean Thompson, FDL Natural Resources Technician, spears a walleye from Mille Lacs Lake in April. See story on the net/spear season on page two. Photo by Brian Borkholder.

1720 BIG LAKE RD. Presort Std CLOQUET, MN 55720 U.S. Postage CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Paid Permit #155 Cloquet, MN 55720 Page 2 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | May 2010 Construction on assisted living building starts in 2010; accepting residents 2011 By Deb Smith, clude caregivers who help resi- be fully furnished; residents a media room with comput- the health requirements for FDL Public Health Nurse dents with daily activities such will only need to bring their ers, a Wii fitness station and the facility. Once accepted, the as eating, bathing, dressing, clothes, assistive devices and an arts and crafts room. There nurse and resident will create ypically some Elders and housekeeping, and assistance family mementos. will be a large tub room with a a service plan that details the disabled Band Members with medications. A communal “family” kitchen hairstyle chair for haircuts and personalized services required Tmove away from the FDL The 10-bed FDL facility will is planned so residents can styling. A medical exam room is by the resident and is guaran- Reservation to get the care they be located on Airport Rd. The prepare food if they wish, plus included in the facility, for ad- teed by the facility. The plan need when they can no longer rooms will include a small sit- there is a large institutional ditional health care treatment, is updated regularly to assure live alone. Often they do not ting area; a sink, microwave kitchen where staff will prepare as needed. There are offices for that the resident receives the need full-service nursing home and small refrigerator; a sleep- three meals a day for the resi- the Assisted Living staff and for appropriate care as his or her care, but intermediary care. To ing area with a double bed; a dents. A lovely dining room is the Home Care staff. condition changes. meet the needs of those who walk-in closet and a private located right off the kitchen and If you’re wondering how you For more information about need intermediary care, con- bathroom that is wheelchair allows residents to visit with can sign up for this wonderful the FDL Assisted Living facil- struction will begin this year for accessible. each other and their guests. A place, please be aware that this ity and services, contact Deb an assisted living facility. It is The resident rooms are ap- sunroom will be located at the is a health care facility. Smith, Public Health Nursing expected that residents will be proximately 600 square feet, front entrance and a patio with All applicants to the FDL Department Coordinator, at accepted as residents in early compared to the average 450- a grilling area will be located assisted living facility will first (218) 878-2104. 2011. 500 square feet in other assisted near the back entrance. meet with a nurse to deter- Assisted living facilities in- living facilities. The rooms will The facility will also include mine if the individual meets

2010 Waaswaawin gaye bagida’waawin (Spearing and Netting) season By Tom Howes, Program Man- FDL Band Members harvested The FDL Resource Manage- Our Conservation Enforcement it down to the lake, hopefully ager, FDL Natural Resources 24,442 pounds of ogaawag ment Division worked with the Officers provided boat rides for someone shared their harvest Program (walleye) and 770.3 pounds of Great Lakes Indian Fish and more than 25 Elders so they with you. he spearing and netting ginoozheg (northern pike). We Wildlife Commission on issuing could set their nets. The FDL harvest at Mille Lacs reached our quota of 24,000 permits, which gave both FDL Conservation Officers also set If you have any questions, T Lake this year was fast pounds of ogaawag. and GLIFWC harvesters more nets for the Elderly Nutrition please contact the Resource and furious. Participants from Since we harvested 90 percent options on where they could Program. Management Division at (218) the Fond du Lac Reservation or more of our ogaawag quota, spear fish or set their nets. We It was good to see several new 878-8001. began setting nets and spear- we will have a 26,000 pound were grateful for the collabora- families take part in the harvest ing fish on April 8. By April 11, ogaawag quota for 2011. tion with GLIFWC. this year. If you didn’t make

The mission of this publication is publish editorials, opinion pieces or Nah gah chi wa nong Di bah ji mowin nan to provide the Anishinaabeg commu- letters to the editor. There is an abun- Translation: Far End of the Great Lake; Narrating of Story nity of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake dance of opportunity for the pub- Superior Chippewa, Fond du Lac Res- lishing, airing and dissemination of TABLE of CONTENTS Etc...... 13 ervation, with news and information material of personal opinion in other Assisted living/2010 Spear netting...... 2 Health news...... 14-15 that will be of help to them in their communication vehicles available Fire season/Enrollee Day...... 3 Community news...... 16-17 everyday lives. In addition, our goal throughout the area, region and state. Elections...... 4 Parenting...... 18 will be to highlight many of the hon- Our mission is to provide for Fond Local news...... 5 Legal Q&A...... 19 ors, accolades, accomplishments and du Lac Anishinaabeg a publication Law enforcement...... 6 Calendar...... 20 awards that are earned by community that will not dismiss their culture, members but are mostly overlooked heritage, hopes and dreams. We are 13 Moons...... 7 Published monthly by the Fond du Lac Reservation by the mass mainstream media. striving to make this newspaper fill RBC thoughts...... 8-9 Business Committee. Subscriptions are free for Fond It is our hope that through greater that role. Earth Day/Elders...... 9 du Lac Band Members. To inform us of a change of information about the activities of address, write to Fond du Lac News, Tribal Center, our people, this publication can be Corporate Member of the Edmund Ely...... 10 1720 Big Lake Rd., Cloquet, Minn. 55720. Editor: Sugar bush ...... 11 Deborah Locke an instrument of true community. It Native American Journalists Associa- is not our intention to be a vehicle of tion Area news...... 12 divisiveness. To that end, we do not May 2010 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 3

Reservation and state Department of Natural Resources firefighters pump water to contain a wildfire on Mission Road near the Mash ka wisen Treatment Center on April 17. In use is the FDL Firefighter Type 6 Wildland truck, specially equipped to deliver water where no hydrant exists. Throughout April, a severe wild fire watch was in effect for the northern two-thirds of Minnesota. Photo by Dan Huculak. With region under severe fire danger, local, state firefighters extremely busy ond du Lac fire safety ashes, according to FDL logging According to the Minnesota Airport was .94 inches for period since data started to be specialists, police officers, manager Vern Northrup, who Department of Natural Resourc- March; roughly three-quarters recorded in 1911 or 1912. Fand conservation officers is a retired Bureau of Indian es website, the April 2010 fire of an inch below normal. April “We just want to remind from the Reservation and the Affairs supervisory fire techni- danger rating is “severe,” which precipitation was four-tenths everybody to be careful,” state of Minnesota were busy on cian. Someone disposed of the is the agency’s highest rating. of an inch as of the middle of Northrup said. He recommend- April 17 battling to get a wild- hot ash in the woods where it The rating covers the entire the month, said Steve Goade, ed having tools on hand like a fire under control near the Mash started the fire. northern two-thirds of the state. observing program manager for shovel, and plenty of water. If a ka wisen Treatment Center near The fire fighting began in mid- Burning permits are not being the National Weather Service fire starts, call 911. Sawyer. March, Northrup said. As of issued at this time. office in Duluth. Goade said The fire started from inap- mid- to late April, the crew has The recorded precipitation that the March-April period has propriate handling of charcoal put out 19 or 20 fires. at the Duluth International been the ninth driest two-month “Indigenous” and Kevin Locke dance group to headline Enrollee Day entertainment in June ive entertainment at the • Registration for a $500 draw- served from 2 to 6 p.m. in the group. Secola, an award- to each of these guitarists. June 26, 2010 Enrollee ing ticket and $10 Casino Ojibwe School Gymnasium. winning Ojibwe musician Kevin Locke, is a Sioux record- LDay celebration will in- Coupon will be held in the Dinner also includes mashed originally from Minnesota, ing artist, educator, storyteller, clude performances by Cloquet ENP classroom from potatoes and gravy, salad, also performed at the 2009 cultural ambassador, and pre- the blues/rock music group noon to 8 p.m. on June 24; vegetables, dinner roll, a Enrollee Day celebration. eminent Native American flute “Indigenous” and by the Kevin from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on June dessert tray, along with milk, Secola’s musical influences player. Locke has performed in Locke Dance Group. 25; and Saturday, from 8 a.m. water or coffee. include rock and roll, folk and more than 80 countries. Enrollee Day is an all-day until the drawing ends. • Family Activities include a 2K reggae. We will have more informa- event held for Band Members • Drawings for $500 certificates Walk and a 5K Run, from 9 - Indigenous formed in Marty, tion on Enrollee Day when on the Tribal Center grounds. will take place in the Tribal 10:30 a.m. We are currently S.D. in 1998. The group’s music plans are completed. The 2010 Enrollee Day has Center Gym beginning at 3 working on activities for our is heavily influenced by guitar- If you have questions or com- moved to Saturday this year, p.m. There will be 200 win- Family Olympics games. ists Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi ments, contact Enrollee Day rather than Sunday. ning tickets for a $500 certifi- • Entertainment: Keith Secola Hendrix, and Carlos Santana. Organizer Bryan Bosto, at (218) Below is a listing of most of cate. will perform, in addition to Guitarist Mato Nanji's style and 878-8048 or by email at bryan- the events: • A roast beef dinner will be Indigenous and the dance sound has drawn comparisons [email protected]. Page 4 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | May 2010 2010 Primary and General Election

Voters award Martineau a second term; two compete for Sawyer spot in June

DL Secretary/Treasurer Mrozik, 37; Eugene Reynolds, dine Defoe, 16; Connie Saaristo, cast, or 11.8 percent of eligible ballots must be received by the Ferdinand Martineau 67; Patricia Petite, 270. 20; and Blake Blacketter Evan- voters. District II (Sawyer) 171 Election Judge by or on General Fhandily won the March Two candidates will move son, 31. votes cast, or 4.8 percent of Election day. 30, 2010 Primary Election, re- on to the General Overall, voter the eligible voters. District III Below are candidate state- ceiving almost 60 percent of the Election on June 8 turnout among Band (Brookston) 204 votes cast, or ments for the District II (Saw- vote. Candidates who receive for the District II Members was very 5.7 percent of the eligible vot- yer) election. Candidates were 51 percent of the vote or better (Sawyer) seat. They light. There are 3,530 ers. asked to respond to these automatically win the office, ac- are Russ Northrup registered votes on- The General Election will be questions in 300 words or less: cording to the Minnesota Chip- and Sandra Shabiash and off the Reserva- held from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on what are the priorities before pewa Tribe election ordinance. (incumbent). Shabi- tion; of those, 936 cast June 8, 2010. Voting will take the Reservation Business Com- Martineau received 556 votes ash received 86 votes; ballots, or 26.5 percent place at the Sawyer Community mittee, what unique skills or from a total of 930 votes cast for Northrup received 58. of the total. The voter Center. To receive an absentee experience do you bring to the that seat. Vote totals for the breakdown by District ballot, call the General Elec- job, and (for incumbents) why Vote totals for the remaining remaining candi- Ferdinand Martineau was this: District I tion Ordinance office at (218) do you want to be re-elected? candidates were: Gerald Steve dates were: Geral- (Cloquet) 418 votes 879-4593, ext. 2662. Absentee

Sandra Shabiash sound decisions that impact to RBC member’s computer. city of Duluth has received far reservation. Once this happens, wish to express my apprecia- current and future generations. This system has freed up staff too much of the band’s revenue what we do with this property tion to voters for participat- The Fond du Lac time and allowed RBC from the casino in Duluth. must be carefully considered. Iing in the primary election. Reservation has members the time to We currently are in litigation The land is a historical piece of On June 8 you will be deciding changed dramatically deal with other press- regarding the first 25 year term our history. what direction your leadership in the past 20 years. ing matters, including and are now preparing for the My education and work histo- will take. We are far more having more time 2011 negotiations. ry prepared me to make sound Our Reservation Business complex now. District to deal directly with We also are in negotiations decisions for Fond du Lac Band Committee today has the re- representatives today Band Members on with the Bureau of Indian Edu- Members, as proven during my sponsibility of running a multi handle community their issues. cation (BIE) regarding the Fond first term. My door has always hundred million-dollar sover- and reservation is- The next two years du Lac Tribal & Community been open and will remain so eign nation. The person you sues. RBC meetings are crucial. The Fond- College. If not handled astutely, with your support. Sandra Shabiash select as your representative no longer last seven du-Luth Casino agree- it could cost the Band. Sandra Shabiash must have the qualifications to or eight hours, as all ment, signed in 1986, Wisconsin Point is getting be actively involved in making business is sent electronically has a renegotiation in 2011. The closer to being part of our

Russ Northrup endeavors port, generate, protect, and the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Brochures on my candidacy oozhoo everybody! Many 2.Our Elder concerns revitalize these resources within certified me as a candidate for are available upon request. Feel thanks for your vote in 3.Our workforce the district of Sawyer. District II Committeeman. free to contact me at P.O. Box Bthe March primary. We ability The reality is that it Rather than standing still, I 84, Sawyer, Minn. 55780; (218) are so ready for change. 4.Our potential eco- will take a lot of hard am here in this race for Sawyer 878 0457 (home); (218) 591 As a Sawyer Community, we nomic development work to strengthen Representative. On June 8, we 8019 (cell). Email: rnorthrup@ must come to attention and 5.Our land base and this community, but it will cast a mighty ballot and hotmail.com; Facebook: see realize our stake in the future. natural resources is a call to service that choose our next decision maker “Russ Northrup” It means we move forward and 6.Our Ojibwe Lan- I decided to answer for the Sawyer Community. I Russ Northrup take the steps to safeguard our guage and culture when I filed for this hope you make your mark next resources in: office. The qualifica- to my name. I welcome your My continued focus tions set forth within support and I look forward to a is to explore, sup- the Constitution of fair election. 1.Our youth and their positive Russ Northrup May 2010 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 5 Local news FDL Human Services from CHS who are affiliated scheduled. All are welcomed to sought in order for the tribe to community centers. with the Indian Education Pro- attend, and refreshments will be obtain grant funds for a portion Applicants must be 14 to 17 Division receives gram participated in the March provided. of the improvements. years of age. award for child abuse fair. Natural Resources, land use Your response to this survey is Applications will be accepted prevention activities. The students competed against and economic development will extremely important. In order through the close of business The Fond du Lac Human more than 250 American Indian be discussed from 5 to 7 p.m. for the tribe to be eligible to ap- hours on May 14. Applications Services Advocacy Program was students from across the United on May 11, 2010 in the Sofie ply for grant assistance, surveys will not be accepted after the recognized by Prevent Child States. The students competed Lake Room at the Black Bear must be completed and re- deadline. Abuse Minnesota on April 7 for in individual or team science Casino Resort. turned from the customers ben- For more information, contact their excellence in the preven- research projects. Community life and culture, efiting from the improvements. Annette Himango at (218) 878- tion of child abuse and neglect. Jackson, whose winning en- life-long education and indi- Grant funds will assist the tribe 2698, or Char Bodin at (218) FDL Sexual Assault Advocate try “mapped” the planet Venus vidual development will be by decreasing the amount of 726-1370. Marcia Kitto accepted the 2010 on a computer, also won the discussed from 5 to 7 p.m. on loan funds needed for the im- Blue Ribbon County and Tribal American Meteorology Award; May 13, 2010 at the FDL Tribal provements, thus reducing the Women’s Wellness the National Oceanic and Atmo- Center ENP meeting rooms. need for substantial water rate Award on behalf of the Band’s Gathering scheduled Human Services Division. spheric Administration Taking Public infrastructure, human increases. Please reply to the In addition to having a Sexual the Pulse of the Planet Award; services, tribal government and survey. for May Assault Advocate on their staff, the Association for Women in administration will be discussed The annual “Women’s Well- the Social Services branch of Geosciences Certificate; and the from 5 to 7 p.m. on May 17, Second canoe build- ness Gathering” will be held Google Technology Award. Pal- 2010 at the McKnight Room of the Human Services Division ing and language May 20-21, 2010 at the Cloquet can assist victims with the as- lin has studied thousands of in- the Min no aya win Clinic. Forestry Center, 175 Univer- sistance of a Domestic Abuse sects at a Scanlon, Minn. site to immersion workshop sity Road, Cloquet. The event, Advocate, a General Crime record the impact the environ- Mail in surveys to starts in June which includes speakers and Advocate, and a Community ment has had on their health. craft activities, will be held from He received the Environmental make FDL eligible The Fond du Lac Museum and Advocate. Cultural Center is presenting the 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 20, and Advocates must be knowledge- Protection Agency Award; the for water/wastewater from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May Stockholm Junior Water Prize; 2nd annual canoe building and able about community resourc- improvement money language immersion workshop 21. es, be able to communicate to and the Ricoh America’s Corpo- The gathering is sponsored ration Award. The Fond du Lac Reservation from June 14 – July 2, 2010 at families that they care about is in the process of seeking the FDL Museum and Cultural by the FDL Human Services parents and children, be patient Pallin and Jackson also won Division. the top Grand Awards for the funding assistance for major Center. and non-judgmental, and pos- water and wastewater improve- This workshop, which dem- The tentative schedule in- sess training in the areas of day at the competition. They cludes a presentation by Robin will travel to the Intel Interna- ments throughout our tribal onstrates the building of a birch child development/disorders, lands. The improvements will bark canoe, is open to the pub- Charboneau, who will talk professionalism and boundaries, tional Science and Engineering about her recovery from chemi- Fair in San Jose, Calif. in May. provide for the collection and lic for viewing. mental health issues and court treatment of wastewater, and For more information, contact cal dependency and abuse. procedures. The two students will compete Gladyce Nahbenayash, a against 1,500 participants from growth potential for our Band Jeff Savage at the FDL Museum, If you would like to learn more Members. or by phone at (218) 878-7582. retired University of Wisconsin about this program, call Marcia 50 countries for over $8 million Superior professor, will speak in prizes and scholarships. Por- In order for us as a tribe to Kitto at 878-3782. be eligible for grant assistance, about and teach the “Water tions of this story appeared in Applications now Song.” the Pine Journal. we must determine the median household income of custom- accepted for youth A talking circle will take place Local students win on the evening of May 20, and ers. This information will be summer employment Grand Awards at Strategic plan obtained by asking customers to a sweat lodge is scheduled for The FDL Summer Youth Em- the afternoon of May 21. The national science fair meetings open to complete income surveys that ployment Program is accepting Cloquet High School junior are being mailed to their homes. gathering is for adults and public applications. teens only; no children, please, Courtney Jackson and senior The information will be sent to Those who are interested in Logan Pallin received first place Discussions continue con- the Midwest Assistance Pro- because of the nature of some cerning the FDL Strategic Plan, picking up an application may topics. No child care is provid- awards at the National Ameri- gram for tabulation. Individual obtain one at the WIA office; can Indian Science and Engi- which will establish the Reser- survey results will be kept con- ed. For more information, call vation’s priorities in the years the Cloquet, Carlton, or AlBrook Marcia Kitto, (218) 878-3782 or neering Fair in Albuquerque, fidential and not be released. school district Indian education N.M. Eight high school students to come. Strategic Plan focus This information is only being December Bird, (218) 878-3783. group meetings have been office; or any of the FDL district Page 6 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | May 2010 FDL Law Enforcement news Heightened seat belt Drug-sniffing canine performs enforcement starts May 24 well again in regional contest rivers, passengers and to be in the correct restraint until Victor,” the award-win- if the dogs are fit for duty. amount of time. kids better be buckled they are age 8, and 4 feet 9 inch- ning narcotics detector During the process, the dogs This isn’t Victor’s first tri- Dup or in the correct child es tall. This law requires booster “dog with the FDL Police searched five vehicles. Of umph; he has placed highly in restraint as FDL Police Dept. seats for kids, usually starting Department, received a second those, two contained narcotics. previous trials, Rennquist said. officer’s ramp up an enhanced at age four, to ensure adult seat place award for vehicle search- The dogs were judged based Additionally, Victor played a “Click It or Ticket” seat belt belts fit them correctly. es and a third place award for on the time taken to locate the large part in the recovery of 62 patrol campaign from May 24 to In a prepared statement, Chief overall performance. drugs, how well the dogs were pounds of marijuana this past June 6, 2010. Sam Ojibway said that in roll- The awards were given by handled, and how well the dog winter. That case was initiated The campaign marks one year over crashes, unbelted motorists the U.S. Police Canine Associa- handler read the dog’s body by the Minnesota State Patrol. since the state’s primary seat are usually ejected from the ve- tion in March. Victor is han- language. Frequently agencies and of- belt law became effective June hicle. In most cases, the vehicle dled by FDL Sgt. Casey Ren- In the room search competi- ficers request Victor’s services, 9, 2009, allowing law enforce- rolls over them. In less severe nquist, who has trained and tion, three rooms were used; Rennquist said. Victor has ment to stop and ticket motorists crashes, unbelted motorists cared for Victor for four years. two of them included hidden assisted in narcotics searches solely for belt violations. will crack teeth out on steering Sixty-three dogs who were drugs. Again, the officers were at federal and state prisons in The law requires that all ve- wheels or break their nose, and specifically trained for narcotics judged on how quickly they Duluth, and by law enforce- hicle passengers including those even slam into and injure others searches took part in the certifi- read their dog’s cues to lo- ment officers in Carlton County in the back seat be buckled in in the vehicle. cation process that determines cate the drugs in the shortest and St. Louis County. or seated in the correct child re- Each year, unbelted motorists straint. A seat belt fine is $25 but account for more than one-half can cost more than $100 with of all vehicle occupants killed. Financial aid available for crime victims court and administrative fees. Belt use is especially poor If you have been the vic- families ease the financial bur- a direct result of the crime. The campaign will also include among teens and young adults. tim of a crime, there may be den as the result of a violent For more information con- enforcement of Minnesota’s The enforcement effort will also financial help for you. The FDL crime. Victims may be eligible tact Patricia Peterson, Crime strengthened child passenger include a nighttime seat belt General Crime Advocacy Pro- to receive reimbursement for Victims Advocate, at (218) safety law that requires children enforcement focus. gram helps victims and their out-of-pocket losses suffered as 878-3784.

Police reports The following is a summary of about one month of select police reports

• 3/16/10 Report of underage • 3/19/10 Traffic stop on Hwy 2; • 3/22/10 Traffic stop on Twin • 3/26/10 Report of house broken • 3/29/10 Report of credit card drinking on Mahnomen. Officers driver arrested for DWI. Lakes Dr.; driver cited for no into in Brookston. fraud. went and found no underage drivers license. drinking going on. • 3/19/10 Report of theft from a • 3/26/10 Report of cars broken • 3/29/10 Report of disabled reservation construction site. • 3/23/10 Traffic stop on Hwy 210; into in Brookston. vehicle on Big Lake Rd.; tow • 3/16/10 Report of gas drive-off at driver cited for speeding. truck came and towed it away. FDL G & G. • 3/20/10 Report of receipt of ha- • 3/27/10 Traffic stop on Moorhead rassment phone calls; other party • 3/23/10 Report of gas drive-off, Rd.; driver cited for no proof of • 3/30/10 Traffic stop on Brookston • 3/17/10 Report of smoke on was told to stop. FDL G & G. registration and no insurance. Rd.; driver was warned for driv- Mahnomen; officers found a ing habits. homeowner burning leaves. • 3/20/10 Traffic stop on Hwy 2; • 3/24/10 Traffic stop on Scotty • 3/27/10 Report of shots fired on driver cited for speeding. Dr.; driver cited for driving after Mahnomen; just fireworks. • 3/30/10 Traffic stop on Hwy 210; • 3/17/10 Traffic stop on County revocation. K-9 alerted for drugs, driver cited Rd 7; driver cited for no proof of • 3/21/10 Domestic assault at Black • 3/28/10 Report of kids knocking for drugs. insurance and stop sign violation. Bear Casino; party was arrested. • 3/24/10 Traffic stop on Cary Rd.; on windows on Ridge Rd.; of- driver cited for speeding. ficers did not locate kids. • 3/31/10 Report of grass fire on • 3/18/10 Report of verbal domestic • 3/21/10 Traffic stop on Twin Pine Dr. and Twin Lakes Dr.; fire incident at Black Bear Casino Lakes Dr.; two atv drivers warned • 3/25/10 Traffic stop on Jarvi Rd.; • 3/28/10 Assist Carlton County put out. for driving habits. driver cited for no insurance. on traffic stop; driver arrested for • 3/18/10 Report of shots fired on DWI. • 3/31/10 Report of a lot of smoke Mahnomen; turned out to be • 3/22/10 K-9 and officer assisted • 3/25/10 Traffic stop on Hwy 210; coming from Kantonen Rd.; recre- fireworks. Carlton County on traffic stop, driver warned for speeding. ational fire in fire pit. K-9 found drugs. Continued on page 9. May 2010 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 7 Ashi-niswi giizisoog (Thirteen Moons) The new moon that occurs on May 14 is Wabigoon giizis, or the “flowering moon.” Drug-sniffing canine performs Plant buds swell and flowers emerge in response to the sun’s stronger rays, warmer temperatures, and shorter nights. This moon is also known as Zaagibagaagime giizis, well again in regional contest Wabigoon Giizis the budding moon. Floral Designs and the Woodland Tribes anguage: a means of com- their history, and place. Art is plants are our elder brothers, Floral motifs are most often cre- in its use of the scroll pattern munication but also an especially important in cultures created before us, not reliant ated using bead-work. and the incorporation of plants Levolving cultural resource with oral traditions, such as the upon us, but give us nourish- The floral design adorning important in this area, including that reflects its speakers, their Anishinaabe. ment/life. We create designs to this page was created by Karen blueberry, pin cherry, water lily, community, and the place The Woodland Tribes are honor our elder brothers and Savage Blue for FDL Resource and makasin waa big waan. they live. Art, like language, recognized for floral motifs that their natural beauty, but we will Management. It will be used is a communication form that portray important plants, flow- never truly recreate something on signs throughout the new includes storytelling, craft, and ers, and berries. As one An- so amazing, which is why we Resource Management Division design. Art reflects its makers, ishinaabe man explains, “The put a mistake in our artwork.” building. It is a typical motif The Flowering Moon By Wayne Dupuis, Environmen- village to get medicine (mash- they would not let her leave tal Program Manager ki-ki), the healing herbs. Such during the storm, so she left in egends caution to never journeys were not made in the the evening. During her travel pick a lady slipper. If any winter (biboon) because of the home, she got stuck in the snow Lpart is picked, the entire deep snow and treacherous and lost her ma-ki-sins. She flower dies. conditions. But everyone was continued to travel homeward Lady slippers grow out in the sick and she was the only one and her exposed feet started woods (nopeming) to mark the who could possibly make the to bleed, leaving blood stained courage and strength (mash- trip. The girl put her ma-ki- marks in the snow. Because kawisen) of a small girl (ik- sins on and stepped into the of the mash-ki-ki, the people wewens) who lived long ago; raging storm that set upon the were healed. However, the girl a girl who saved her people region just as she left to get remained weak for a long, long from a terrible disease. She did the mash-ki-ki. She travelled time, but soon after the snow so by listening carefully to the over the deep ice-covered lake melted, she too recovered. elements, the whispering snow, and through the deep snow to In the spring (zeegwan), the rumbling ice, and the danc- the village that could supply when the woods turned green, Ma-ka-sin-waa-big-waan, or Lady Slipper. ing northern lights (Jii-ba-yag- the herbs needed to help the she and her brother went to Photo by Teresa Boardman, www.stpaulphotos.com nii-mi-wag). peoples’ healing. search for her lost ma-ka-sins. and white and shaped like the moccasin flower. Today in Eng- As the story goes, a whole Once she arrived, the whole On the spot where she had lost little ma-ka-sins she had worn lish it is called the Lady Slipper. community became sick dur- village welcomed her and of- them, and wherever her bleed- on her journey. The people ing the winter. One little girl fered to take her home when ing feet had stepped, beautiful named the new flower ma-ka- travelled miles to a neighboring the snow subsided. She knew flowers grew. They were pink sin waa-big-waan, which means

Events: Thirteen Moons is a monthly production of FDL Resource Management Division and - Building raised-bed gardens University of Minnesota Extension. Content addresses culture, ecology, and natural - Wild foods resource manageent. Comments and contributions are welcome and should be di- rected to FDL RMD at (218)878-8001 or [email protected] Details on the 13 Moons blog: http://giizis13.wordpress.com Page 8 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | May 2010

A few thoughts from RBC members

From Chairwoman and I think for the better. The prises is getting stabilized. We not because we don’t want to. this is the work of the RBC. We Karen Diver need to finish the Black Bear survived the worst economic It’s because the resources of the care very much about solving project, the economy and finan- meltdown since the Great Band belong to everyone and problems, whether it is assisting o you remember a few cial status of the Band changed Depression without too many have to be shared fairly. Most Band Members, improving our years ago? The Reserva- some of it. Policies problems. people understand. But for a service delivery or our busi- Dtion Business Committee were developed So why mention few others that’s when I get nesses. It is up to all of us to hallways were lined with people about assistance. how it used to be? called a “white b****”. keep things positive and move who needed help and the RBC Open meetings Because old ways Sometimes people have a forward together as a commu- was the first place they went. were changed to die hard, and there problem with personnel issues, nity. An alternative would be to Almost all of them left with monthly meetings are those who don’t policies, services, etc. When spend our time caught up in ac- something. I am not making a so that the com- always want to think these matters are brought to cusations, misinformation and judgment about the people or munity could keep positive about where our attention, we follow up on mean-spiritedness. the problems they were hav- better informed the Band may be them. Most times issues can be We are a community and we ing. It was just the way it was. and could keep us Karen Diver going. In their view, resolved, or at the very least, are families. Each of us has The quarterly open meetings informed. something is always more information is shared so an effect on one another and were not informative, they were Right now, while wrong and therefore people have a greater under- we have to decide whether we shouting matches where who there are always issues to the RBC is bad. Sometimes standing. When the issues can’t want it to be in a good way. could yell the loudest or be the resolve, it seems like we are get- what is wrong is a personal be resolved, as I have stated in meanest was heard until finally ting ahead of the curve. Strate- crisis that they want the RBC to previous columns, people some- Please call me with any the RBC gave up and left. gic planning will be continuing fix. We try very hard to be dip- times get very angry. questions or comments at Much of that has changed through the summer. Manage- lomatic and let folks know that What’s the point of sharing (218) 878-2612 (office) or ment of programs and enter- when we say we can’t help, it’s all this? To let you know that 218 590-4887 (cell).

From Ferdinand Martineau what has to be done in the next Easter parties for kids to enjoy. family member or a friend. I to attend. Maybe we should four years. I will continue to There have been some adult am having some difficulty with require that they complete their o the Fond du Lac Band work for you in the manner that dinners in the districts that have several Band Members that degrees or they must return the Members: Spring really I have and will continue to do been well attended. It is nice to have taken advantage of our money given to them either by Tis here. The golf course what is best for all see that more people scholarship program by enroll- returning the money or a per is open, spearing and netting is of us. are taking part in the ing in school and then quitting cap deduction until it is paid. done and the primary election I promised my activities. after they get their scholarships. is over! wife that after the When a person is It has become a real problem Again, I am always interested On March 30 I was honored elections were over, elected to an office lately to the tune of $84,000 in hearing any new ideas, so and humbled by the results of we would take two on a reservation, they over the last two semesters. The please feel free to call me. My the election. Almost 60 percent weeks off and do are elected to serve problem does not mean that home number is (218)879-5074, of the voters in the primary some things by in a close-knit com- our scholarship people are not Office (218)878-8158 or you can gave me a vote of confidence ourselves. We have munity. They are doing their job. In fact, they are e-mail at ferdinandmartineau@ been golfing and usually related to half doing a good job for most of fdlrez.com . Miigwich ! in how I am doing the job as Ferdinand casino hopping. My the community in the students using our program. your Secretary/Treasurer. I felt Martineau very good about that, but now, golf is no better and some way and know Our program is very liberal in I realize that the job has only neither is my luck the other half because who can receive funding for begun. All the work that has at the machines. I guess some of living or working here, so their educational needs. We been done over the past four things never change. most of the decisions that we fund almost any Band Member years is only a foundation for There have been several make in some way affect a no matter where they choose RBC columns continued on next page. May 2010 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 9 Elders Essentials RBC thoughts March 2010 Shakopee in the event would like to say to attend this meeting. Sug- suggestions. continued from page 4 trip thanks to the Fond du Lac gestions and proposals will be Presently we need two Hello to all you Elders. On Band for its financial assis- welcomed. A pot luck dinner members for our board from From Mary Northrup March 27, 34 happy Elders tance. follows the meeting. District II (Sawyer), and one boarded a bus at the Tribal Jerry Setterquist Let’s have a nice discussion. member from District III oozhoo! Wow, what great Center for a trip to the Cities Hope to see you there. (Brookston). Come join our weather we're having! I to see “The Swim Club.” Planning meeting for happy group at 1 p.m. on the Bhope everyone had a great With great accommodations NICOA conference on Elders needed for first Tuesday of each month in Easter, and is enjoying the early the Tribal Center library meet- at the Best Western Motel in May 6, 2010. activity board spring. The cold and the snow Shakopee, we settled in for a ing room. For more informa- Elders age 55 and older are The Elders activity board is seem to fun filled night. tion, call Russ Savage, (218) invited to meet at 5 p.m. on made up of three members have left We enjoyed a great meal 878-1134. May 6 at the Cloquet ENP to from each of the three voting us early before the play and lots of Please keep abreast of Elder plan details for the September districts. Their job is to over- this year. laughter during the play. It activities from your FDL National Indian Conference see Elder activities. They do Congrat- was a fine evening. newspaper or from flyers on Aging (NICOA) trip. The not arrange these activities; ulations Sunday arrived, and some of on our Reservation bulletin conference will be held at the rather they assist people who to my us headed over to the casino boards. Grand Traverse Resort in Tra- have an activity they would friend, and others went shopping Thank you on behalf of the verse City, Mich. from Sept. like to do as a group. Ferdinand before we left for the relaxing board. We are presently work- 23-28, 2010. Some members of the board Martin- Mary Northrup trip back home. It was a great ing on an activity for May. Elders interested in traveling have arranged trips in the eau, Jr. on end to a very nice week. to the conference should plan past. We are always open to his historic win. What an excit- The Elders who participated ing time for Fond du Lac! We are currently planning the ten-year anniversary celebra- tion for the Brookston Center. The tentative date is August 24, 2010. In addition, there are On the 40th annual Earth Day, FDL employees and their family many youth and adult/elder ac- members cleaned up roadside ditches around the Reservation. tivities planned. You can contact The effort started with a Facebook page, created by Fond du Lac Bryan “Bear” Bosto or Becky ENP Cook Janelle Barney. Janelle pointed out the trash strewn Salmon, our Adult/Elder Coor- throughout the area. Others read her comments and soon a small dinator, at (218) 878-8033 for group of people banded together for trash removal. Shown left to more information. Or you can right in the photo are volunteer trash collectors Andrew Bauer, check the Fond du Lac website. Cody Bauer, Joseph Bauer, and Prairie Northrup. The kids can- A reminder that Memorial Day vassed a one-mile stretch along Brevator Road. is May 31, 2010. Our crews are working hard to prepare the cemeteries for remembering our loved ones. Our Fond du Lac Honor Guard will also be on hand to honor our Veterans. Police Reports continued from page 6 In closing I would like to offer my deepest sympathies to the • 4/1/10 Assisted Air Traffic Rd.; driver cited for failure to • 4/5/10 Report of domestic as- rested for DWI. Control at Cloquet Airport for signal and possession of small sault on Teal Dr. family of Gloria Yellow. She was • 4/9/10 Traffic stop on Hwy a plane that was overdue, lo- amount of marijuana. • 4/6/10 Traffic stop on Twin 210; driver cited for speeding. a respected Elder of our commu- cated the plane and Air Traffic • 4/3/10 Traffic stop on County Lakes Dr.; driver arrested for nity, and a good friend of mine. Control notified. She will be sadly missed. Rd 7; driver arrested for DWI. DWI. • 4/9/10 Traffic stop on Hwy • 4/1/10 Traffic stop on Hwy 210; driver warned for head- • 4/4/10 Traffic stop on Hwy 2; • 4/7/10 Traffic stop on County 2; driver was told to park the light out. If you have any questions or driver warned for speeding. Rd 7; driver cited for speeding. vehicle and get proper plates concerns, please contact me at • 4/10/10 Report of suspicious on it before it can be driven. • 4/4/10 Call to Stoneybrook for • 4/7/10 Report of possible drug (218)878-7583, or on my cell at activity at Black Bear Casino; a customer who did not want use at Black Bear Casino. • 4/2/10 Traffic stop on Hwy 210; officers located marijuana in (218)393-2107, or by e-mail at to leave. Customer was gone driver warned for speeding. • 4/8/10 Traffic stop on Hwy 210; the vehicle. [email protected]. Miig- upon arrival. driver warned for speeding. wetch! • 4/2/10 Report of gas drive-off • 4/10/10 Assisted Cloquet of- • 4/5/10 Traffic stop on Hwy 210; at FDL G & G. • 4/8/10 Traffic stop on ATV on ficers with a traffic stop. driver cited for driving after County Rd 7; driver was ar- • 4/3/10 Traffic stop on Brevator suspension and speeding. Page 10 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | May 2010 Blind to hunger, happy to prosper Edmund Ely’s years at the Fond du Lac Village By Christine Carlson of women at that time. he story of Edmund Ely Catherine did write a very at the old Fond du Lac short journal. In June 1835, TVillage in the Western Ely wrote that about 150 end of Duluth is the story of a people lived at the Fond du continuous historical transition Lac village. for Indians and non-Indians alike. Ely’s diary entries show The kindness of strangers how the Ojibwe people went A Sept. 1833 diary entry from their hunting/gathering described the willingness of the ways to becoming indebted to Ojibwe throughout the region to non-Indian missionaries and share scarce food with Ely fol- traders for items like guns, food, lowing a disappointing wild rice Drawing of cloth and ammunition. harvest. Ely received muskrats, FDL village by Many historical accounts partridge, fish, smoked caribou Edmund Ely paint Ely as a victim. I’ve read and rats. The rats were de- his diary three times, and have scribed as “very good.” a different perspective. Entries from June of 1834 Edmund Ely moved to the vil- described the “quick observa- Oblivion lage in June 1834. A missionary, tions” of the Ojibwe in tracking and its he arrived poor and hungry but bear and deer. When Ely ex- price all of that changed with time plained to an Ojibwe man that He made a due to the generosity of the he and his companions were similar entry in Ojibwe people and Ely’s grow- hungry, the man returned the Feb., 1836: “No fish - ing selfishness. next day with fish. In October, the Indians are hungry.” He was sent by the Ameri- Ely wrote: By the spring of 1837, Ely can Board of Commissioners “sent word to my family con- of Foreign Missions to start an All treat me with the utmost cerning my prosperity.” Each As would Ojibwe school. Ely was neither kindness. There are now 6 or year he received $950 from the I landed be taken a Reverend nor an ordained 7 lodges here; one of two will missions for expenses like tools, and approached from the next minister, as mentioned in some remain all winter, containing house supplies, cattle, transpor- the spot, there was considerable year’s annuity payment, and it stories, but a teacher of Protes- several children. tation and more. Additionally, commotion in the group—some was paid in full. tant Christian beliefs. His diary Ely’s family had several gardens of the women ran behind the is part of the Northeast Min- However, late 1834 brought and domesticated animals. house and this showed that Keep them in debt nesota History Center collection real hunger to many of the He clearly benefitted from the they were conscious of wrong; Ely wrote a letter on Jan. 9, at the University of Minnesota, Ojibwe. On Dec. 24, 1834, Ely generosity of the Ojibwe when I claimed the animal and told 1837 to David Greene who was Duluth. (Note: the town of Ely, wrote: “There is much suffer- he arrived at Fond du Lac but them to desist in their work. affiliated with the missionary Minn. was named for a Michi- ing in this region this winter, rarely shared food when his They however went on and the organization. The letter said: gan miner, Samuel Ely, not for from extreme scarcity of large own larder was full. animal was ere long carried off “It is the policy of the Co. to Edmund Ely.) animals.” Finally, the Ojibwe took mat- piece by piece skin and all, even keep every good man in debt, Ely lived at Fond du Lac from The spring of 1835 brought ters into their own hands. An to the entrails…They told me if for then they hold them in their 1834 – 1839. In 1835 he married little relief: on March 5 of that August 7, 1838 journal entry I felt sad about it, the best way power.” Catherine Bissel Goulais, an year, Ely wrote: “Most of the reads: was to leave the country. The traders brought muskets Ojibwe from Mackinac Island. Indians have gone to the lake, and ammunition balls, which Many non-Indians in the vil- but the winds are so high and On approaching we saw them The Ojibwe could not pay for eventually displaced the use of lage married Ojibwe women. various that I fear no ice of con- busily engaged in skinning an the bull that year because trad- bows and arrows by the Ojibwe. animal which I soon recognized No much is written in Ely’s sequence will stay and they get ers took most of their money for continued on page 15 diary about the important role but scanty subsistence.” as my bull…about 700 pounds. debt. It was set up that the $55 May 2010 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 11 Sugar bush high By Dan Huculak Since my neighbors Jim every couple of days. Each when temperatures were slight- son “Little Jimmy” split fire- Northrup, Jr. and Wayne Du- batch of about 50 gallons boiled ly below freezing at night, but wood and we stacked the wood s a first-time “sugar puis were sugar bush experts, I through the day and into the above freezing during the day. near the wood stove. We drank busher,” I had much to decided to join them in produc- night. By the end of the boil- With mild temperatures in the coffee and talked while the sap Alearn after being away ing the tasty gift provided to us ing period, the sap – now one mid-40s, the sap returns were boiled into the wee hours. from the area for 25 years. courtesy of Mother Nature. to two gallons -- was darker in more favorable. Some larger sugar bush My son Shawn and I moved color and the air smelled sweet. Jim and his wife Lisa hosted operations around the Reserva- to Minnesota from Michigan in The process We poured what was now syrup groups of Elders and school tion had the sap bags and/or the middle of winter; I started Jim through fabric children on separate occa- vacuum lines attached to the my job as a FDL news writer showed me and bottled it sions as part of the Age to trees. in late January. Back in Michi- how to use a in Mason jars. Age program. Fourth and fifth After two short weeks, the gan, we had one tree in the cordless drill grade students from the Ojibwe frogs awakened from their yard. Here we had more than with a quar- Tree size School learned tap installation winter slumber. The noise was 50 maple trees alone. It was an ter-inch drill advantage? and sap gathering. unbelievable! Jim Northrup entirely different world for us in bit to make a I wondered if and Wayne Dupuis explained our new state. hole for the the larger trees All for one that hearing the frogs croaking In February, I read a biog- plastic spout on my property One neat aspect of the season at night signified that my first raphy of John Beargrease and known as a would produce was seeing the cooperation sugar bush season was quickly learned about how the Ojibwe tap. A hose more sap. among the sugar bush harvest- coming to an end. moved from their villages for a was attached That was not ers in the community. Bruce Afterward, we celebrated the few weeks in the early spring to the spout. the case. The Savage loaned one of his fruits of our labor: homemade for the sugar bush season. The Jim then tied size of a tree’s stainless steel tanks to collect blueberry pancakes topped with FDL newspaper’s “13 Moons” a gallon-size crown provides our sap, and he and the man pure maple syrup. That may not page also introduced the sub- plastic jug a more accu- known in this newspaper as the sound all that fancy to some, ject. to the tree rate gauge of a “Indian Scout” sold us a bag of but to me, it’s about as good as How did I get from book read- with wire. tree’s yield. taps at a reasonable price. We it gets. ing to actually tapping trees? I We drained Other bits of hauled the tank in the back of My first sugar bush season Dan with the fruit of his labor; was led by a sweet tooth. I love the jugs once advice from the my pickup and dropped it off was an excellent way for Shawn 50 gallons of sap yielded one pancakes and French toast with or twice each experts: tap trees at Jim Northrup’s house near and me to meet our new neigh- gallon of syrup pure maple syrup. This was the day, collecting with a southern Sawyer. bors. I am looking forward to perfect time to harvest my own the sap into five-gallon jugs. We exposure, and look for trees in Wayne Dupuis and his wife next season, so I may use valu- syrup. collected 51 gallons of clear sap lower elevations. A moister tree Patty drove their quad bikes able lessons learned to achieve A story assignment on the from my trees. The sap looked should provide more sap than over, hauling tanks of sap. My even better results. sugar bush took me to the clear, like rain water. one that appears dry or not as son Shawn and I transported home of Bruce Savage, where a Jim scheduled boils on his healthy. buckets of sap in my truck to Dan Huculak can be reached at crew of three bottled the syrup. outdoor wood burning stove The sap seemed to run best the Northrups. Shawn and Jim’s [email protected]

Ojibwe School students took a class trip to learn more about the sugar bush harvest. Jim and Lisa Northrup hosted student and Elders groups at their home through the Age 2 Age Program. Pictured: Namida Reynolds (left) and Toby Smith pour sap into a large kettle above the wood burning stove.

continued on page 15 Page 12 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | May 2010 Area news Red Lake continues actions to assist Band Members. the improved test scores and States. School President Robert Kelley The Band added new jobs in school enrollment. The story Approximately 1,200 people that the university should begin healing process forestry and propane ventures; was reported in the Pioneer attended her memorial service its transition away from the logo five years after completed a casino expansion; Press. at the Cherokee National Cul- and nickname. shooting rampage and resumed walleye fishing tural Grounds in Tahlequah on The university athletic teams Five years after the second seasons. Wilma Mankiller dies April 10. will continue to be called the deadliest high school shooting Additionally, the Band of- Wilma Mankiller, former Sioux through the 2010-2011 in U.S. history, the people of fered assistance through human American Indian rights activ- Controversial school year while the school services, family advocates, considers alternative nick- the Red Lake Nation continue to ist, and first female chief of the Fighting Sioux recover from the tragic event. counseling programs, and day Cherokee Nation, passed away names. The March 21, 2005 shooting care assistance to help teen- on April 6, 2010 at her home in nickname to change UND tried to keep the nick- rampage left 10 people dead and age parents to earn high school rural Adair County, Oklahoma. for North Dakota name and logo, but needed the seven wounded. Five students, diplomas. She had pancreatic cancer, and support of the Spirit Lake and On a positive note: school After a long legal battle, The the Standing Rock Sioux Indian a teacher, an unarmed school was 64 years of age. North Dakota State Board of security guard, the grandfather enrollment and test scores rose Wilma is survived by her Tribes in order to continue. after predictable declines oc- Higher Education ruled on April While the Spirit Lake voters of the assailant, the grand- husband Charlie Lee Soap; and 8, that the Fighting Sioux nick- father’s girlfriend, and the curred in those areas following daughters, Gina and Felicia. supported the university’s use the shootings. The decision to name and logo may no longer of the nickname, the Stand- 16-year-old gunman died during Although not the first woman be used by the University of the massacre. hire advisors to guide students to lead an Indian tribe, Mankill- ing Rock tribal officials have and their families from the North Dakota. refused to hold a referendum on Since the day of the tragedy, er was principal chief of one of The Board directed UND Red Lake officials took several freshman year to graduation is the largest tribes in the United the matter. seen as a contributing factor for Chancellor Bill Goetz to advise Remembering Minnie

By Deborah Locke “snarky” and “snaggin’” and edited two magazines: Native Finally we connected on the and craft of reporting and tell- ast July in Albuquerque we laughed. How we laughed. Peoples and Aboriginal Voices. phone in person at the same ing the truth. a tall, thin, noisy woman When Minnie entered any room She wrote about the environ- time. She cut to the chase. Who Sometimes the truth hurt Lwalked through the hotel in the world, laughter walked in ment, taught college journalism, up there could donate money a little, or at least made you glass doors, hollered my name, with her, sat down and stayed. owned a production company, for the NAJA photo shoot com- wince. At the 1997 NAJA con- hollered the name of someone Minnie Two Shoes, irreverent, and most recently chaired the petition? Who up there could ference held in Minneapolis, else, hugged a man, extraordinarily intel- NAJA conference committee. help sponsor the luncheon? Minnie took the microphone at hugged me, all the ligent and hilarious, The conference draws about 500 There was urgency in her voice, the Awards Ceremony. She was while doing that In- died in Minneapolis on people each year and is held at no humor. She could not make an old hand at taking NAJA mi- dian nose nod thing to April 9 from cancer. varying North American loca- more calls on this, she said. It crophones, after serving many everyone in sight. She was 60. I typi- tions. This year it is in St. Paul. was the last time I heard her terms as a NAJA board member. Minnie Two Shoes cally write accounts In January or February, voice. That night Minnie com- had arrived at her of misadventures with Minnie Two Shoes called from Her voice, mannerisms, jokes, menced with an impromptu umpteenth Native an Indian Scout in this Minneapolis about the NAJA fluctuating facial expressions, fashion review of the seated American Journalists tribal newspaper, but conference. She organized a and snickering can be seen on audience, picking out favorites, Association confer- Minnie Two Shoes this month, I simply meeting at The Circle newspa- an Internet YouTube interview questioning color combinations, ence, and worked the must tell you about per offices on Franklin Ave. in that’s making the rounds. Just trashing or praising accessories. crowd with the energy Minnie. Minneapolis. She fed us din- plug “Minnie Two Shoes” into She seemed partial to classic of a small nuclear bomb. At a An Assiniboine Sioux from ner and we gave her names of any search engine, and you’ll black evening wear. Minnie’s commemorative luncheon that the Fort Peck Reservation in potential corporate sponsors. It hear her again. Behind the memorable review was the hit weekend celebrating NAJA’s Montana, Minnie liked to start was the last time I saw her. light and laughter was a seri- of the evening. 25th anniversary, Minnie re- things. She co-founded NAJA Our contact was reduced to ous journalist who devoted her Come July, we’ll miss her ceived praise for her work as a because Indian journalists need- voice mail messages for a while. professional life to ensuring that more than I could ever describe. founding NAJA member. During ed a place to call their own. She One message reported that she trained and passionate journal- her rapid-fire comments to the co-founded the Wolf Point Tra- did not call earlier because of a ists wrote from Indian Country. Deborah Locke can be reached audience, she used words like ditional Women’s Society. She hospital stay. A month passed. She cared deeply about the art at [email protected] etc. May 2010 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 13 The Guess Who and Secretary-treasurer Ferdinand offices will be located in the food indus- Legal Notice Foghat to play Martineau asked for feedback in Ojibwe School on University try, including The following is a list of de- November and December, 2009. Road; construction renovation New Mexico, ceased Band Members who Black Bear in May He received roughly 30 respons- begins in July. The Reserva- New York, have money in trust with the The Guess Who and Foghat es from Band Members all over tion will broadcast with a 50 Connecti- Fond du Lac Band. We are will perform at the Black Bear the country. That means that of kilowatt signal. Most high- cut, Mas- requesting that the heirs of Casino Resort at 7:30 p.m. on the approximately 4,300 Fond powered radio stations around sachusetts, these deceased Band Members May 7, 2010. du Lac Band Members, only the country broadcast with a Florida, and contact the Fond du Lac Legal The Guess Who first reached seven tenths of one percent 50kw (50,000 watt) signal. Later Wisconsin. Affairs Office at (218)878-2632 the Top ten in the U.S. in 1969 responded to Secretary-treasurer this year a station manager and He enjoys or toll-free at (800)365-1613 to with “These Eyes.” The follow- Martineau’s request. program director will be hired. the unique assist the Band in distributing ing year, “American Woman” Chairwoman Karen Diver The station was originally mixes of the trust money to the appropri- became the first song by a asked interested Band Members approved to broadcast with food, people and business that ate heirs: Canadian band to reach num- to serve on a voluntary commit- a 25kw signal. The increased the hospitality industry pres- BARNEY, Norman; BEGAY, ber one in the U.S. pop/rock tee to explore the matter. If you signal strength will allow Band ents. Raymond Sr.; BRIGAN, Calvin; music charts. Other familiar hits are interested, contact a RBC Members living off the reser- “You have to mix the people, CHRISTENSEN, Terry; CROWE, from the Guess Who include member by May 30 at (218) vation to listen to the station food, and the financial aspects Gary; GANGSTAD, Harold; “Undone,” “No Sugar Tonight,” 879-4593. as far east as Superior, as far of the job,” he said. GLASGOW, Edith; HOWES, “Hand me Down World” “Share south as Sturgeon Lake, west to Weekes changed the beverage Kathryn; HERNANDEZ, Phyl- the Land,” and “Albert Flasher.” Play and Stay pack- the McGregor area, and a large service location for Otter Creek lis; HUHN, Cheryl; JEFFERSON “Foghat” began as a group of southern section of the Iron concerts so the service is quick- (Drucker), Mary; JONES, Wil- British musicians who had an ages return to Black Range to the north. er. Staff coaching and develop- liam Sr.; JOSEPHSON, Charles; affection for American blues Bear Golf Course ment will be priorities. Menu KAST, Cheryl; LAFAVE, John; and operational changes will and ‘50s rock & roll. Their hit The Black Bear Casino Resort LEMIEUX, Elvina; LUSSIER, New food/beverage be forthcoming, and holidays songs include “Slow Ride,” play and stay golf/hotel pack- Pamela; MODEEN, Dorothy; director at Black Bear like Mother’s Day will receive “Fool for the City,” “Stone ages for the 2010 season start at OLSON, Daniel G. Sr.; PETER- special treatment. The goal is Blue,” and “Boogie Motel.” $93.50 for hotel guests on Sun- Casino Resort SON, Beverly; REED, Marie; to retain the best practices and Tickets are $33, $39, and $47, day through Thursday nights. In April, Carlos Weekes started SHARLOW, Gerald D.; SHAUL, enhance them, Weekes said. and can be purchased through The price includes one round work as food and beverage Joseph; SMITH, Carl; SOREN- In his spare time, the married the Ticketmaster.com website, of golf with cart, one bucket of director at the BBCR. He most SON, Kenneth; STANFORD, father of three enjoys being near or by calling (800)745-3000. golf balls at the driving range, recently worked as a food and Cathy; TIESSEN, Raymond the lakes, fishing, exploring, and one night’s stay at the ho- beverage service consultant to Leroy; TROTTERCHAUDE, Rex. and following local sports. Please return library tel. Weekend and holiday rates hotels and restaurants. Weekes during the spring golfing season has worked in 12 states in the books start at $111. It’s time to look under your These rates are based on bed, look in your closet, and single occupancy. Guests may In March Terry Bassett look in your trunk for missing add a second golfer for an ad- introduced granddaughter books from the Fond du Lac ditional $53. Mattie DeFoe, age 2, to the Tribal Center Library. Please re- Effective May 30, summer 2010 sugarbush harvest. turn the overdue books! Thanks rates for Sunday through Thurs- Photo by Shirley Bassett. for your cooperation. day nights are $117; weekends The library staff and holidays are $125.10. A sec- ond golfer may be added for an Volunteers sought to additional $63. Sales tax is not included in the package rates. form per capita The information will be posted advisory committee on the Black Bear website. For Some Band Members want more information, call the Bear restrictions or deferments to at (218) 878-2400. prevent children from making self-destructive decisions when New radio station to they receive their per capita al- lowance at age 18. Others want broadcast at 50 kilo- no change. The topic was revis- watts ited during the open meeting WGZS, FDL’s own FM radio on April 15, 2010 at the Sawyer station, is moving closer to Community Center. reality. The studio with adjacent In his newspaper column, FDL Page 14 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | May 2010 Health News How alcohol and smoking affect your heart From the FDL Public Health heart attacks. Alcohol use can Smoking has a direct effect other cancers. a combination of these three Nursing Department also damage the heart, liver and on heart disease. The lungs, Your health and the health of methods: brain. If you drink alcoholic heart and blood vessels are all others who live in your house- 1) nicotine patch or nicotine lcohol and smoking are beverages, have only a moder- linked in a "cardiovascular" hold should be reason enough gum sensitive topics in our ate amount, which means one system. So, what you put into to not smoke. There are all 2) support and encourage- Acommunity. Still, it is drink a day for women, or two your lungs affects that system. kinds of additional benefits to ment important that we talk about drinks a day for men. Smoking can harm your heart avoiding cigarettes. sThink of 3) learning how to handle them as risk factors in heart What is alcohol abuse? and lungs, raise your blood the money that you could spend urges to smoke and stress. disease. When we talk about Alcohol abuse is defined as a pressure and raise your blood on other things that you want. For help getting started, call alcohol and heart disease, we pattern of drinking that results cholesterol levels. The cost of smoking a pack of Roberta at (218) 878-3707. It are talking about alcohol abuse. in one or more of the following If you never start smoking cigarettes a day for two years is will be the best thing you ever Similarly, when we talk about situations within a 12-month cigarettes, you will be much almost $3,000! Also, cigarette did for your heart! smoking and heart disease, we period: less likely to develop heart dis- smokers have the side effects of are talking about tobacco abuse, Failure to fulfill responsibilities ease. If you have been a smoker yellow stains on their teeth and Call Amber at (218) 878-3079 not ceremonial use of tobacco. Drinking in situations that are and you quit, your risk of heart fingers, bad breath and gum if you want more information Alcohol use can raise your physically dangerous (driving) disease will drop by more than disease. about on Fond du Lac's Public blood pressure and prevent Having recurring alcohol-related half after one year. There are If you are not a cigarette Health Nursing Department blood pressure medicines from legal problems other health benefits from keep- smoker, you should never even and the services we offer. Next working, making it even more Continued drinking despite ing your lungs free of smoke. think about starting. If you are month: Getting motivated to difficult to control high blood having ongoing relationship For example, non-smokers are currently a smoker, you can get change your lifestyle. pressure. Excessive alcohol use problems that are caused or less likely to have lung diseases help quitting. Experts say that is a risk factor for strokes and worsened by the drinking. and lung cancer, as well as the best way to quit is to use Heart healthy recipe: Secondhand Chocolate Pudding Cake smoke and you The cake bakes into two layers: 1 T canola or corn oil vanilla. Pour over the batter. one is cake-like and the other 1 t vanilla extract Do not stir. moke from cigarettes, at the Min no aya win Clinic is a chocolate pudding sauce. • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or cigars and pipes can (218-878-3707) or the Center Serves 12. From the American (Pudding Layer) until the cake springs back Scause serious health for American Indian Re- Heart Association website. 1/2 C sugar when touched lightly in the problems, not only for smok- sources (218)279-4064. If you 1/4 C packed light brown sugar center. (A cake tester or wood- ers, but for nonsmokers, too. live in the Twin Cities area, Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 3 T cocoa en toothpick doesn’t work well Secondhand smoke can make call (612)871-1989 for an Spray a 9-inch square pan with 1 C water for testing doneness here.) asthma worse, causing more appointment at the Mashkiki cooking spray; dust it with 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Transfer to a cooling rack and frequent and severe attacks. It Waakaaigan Pharmacy. 1 t. cocoa. let cool in the pan for 10 to 15 can also trigger new cases of Persons not eligible for • For the cake layer, stir together minutes. Serve hot, warm, or asthma in children and make smoking cessation sessions Ingredients: the flour, sugar, pecans, cocoa at room temperature, spooning allergy symptoms worse. Chil- and Nicotine Replacement (Cake Layer) powder, baking powder, and the pudding over the cake. dren whose parents smoke are Therapies at FDL MNAW or 1 C flour salt. Add the evaporated milk, more likely to have asthma. Duluth CAIR can access QUIT- 1/2 cup sugar oil, and vanilla, stirring until Nutritional analysis: Calories, If you are looking for help PLAN Services at St. Mary’s 1/3 chopped pecans well combined. Pour thick bat- 175; total fat, 4g; cholesterol, 0 in quitting please contact the QUITPLAN Center in Duluth 3 T unsweetened cocoa powder ter into prepared pan. Pudding mg; sodium, 105 mg; Wiidookowishin QUITPLAN (218)786-2677). 2 t baking powder layer: stir together the sugar, carbohydrates, 33 g; fiber, 1 g; Center: Call to make a Smok- 1/8 t salt brown sugar, and cocoa pow- sugars 23 g; protein, 3 g. ing Cessation appointment Health News continued 1/2 C fat-free evaporated milk der. Whisk in the water and on next page. Health News, continued from page 14. May 2010 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 15 What are panic attacks and how do I stop having them? By Dan Rogers Panic attacks can last any- tacks are the same thing. Panic disorder is very treat- call FDLHS or the Center for hen a person has a where from a couple of minutes • Panic attacks are usually “un- able. Clinical hypnosis and American Indian Resources in panic attack, their to several hours. Sometimes provoked;” that is, they occur antidepressants are an effective Duluth to get an appointment Wheart starts pounding panic attacks start during ado- without an obvious trigger. combination in treating panic with a Mental Health Therapist. and racing and their breathing lescence but most often begin in Most mental health profes- attacks. If panic attacks are We would be delighted to help becomes rapid. Sometimes they early adulthood. Here are a few sionals believe that panic at- trauma-based then EMDR (eye you. feel like they are suffocating panic attack facts: tacks take place when a person movement desensitization and and they may have tingling and • Some panic attacks are holds in all their emotional pain reprocessing) usually works Dan Rogers is a Licensed Psy- numbness. They may get dizzy brought on by flashbacks or anger. Occasionally, when very well to eliminate attacks chologist with the FDL Human and have chest pains. They of- about past traumas but not these emotions get close to the and flashbacks. Services Division ten feel like they are dying of a always. surface, it is very frightening If you would like help with heart attack or “cracking up.” • Panic attacks and anxiety at- and triggers a panic response. panic or anxiety attacks, please

from page 10 fly overhead. Sufficient food In October, 1838, Ely wrote: supplies were imperative to the Ojibwe no matter what day of Manitons called while I was the week it was. absent. He said to Catherine Moreover, Ely was not the (Ely’s Ojibwe wife) ‘Do you only missionary in Fond du know why the traders serve us Lac. Pierre Cotte was a long so? We know we shall die this time fur trader as well as an winter, some of us at least and active representative of the we feel worse to die here than Catholic Church. Several clergy we should if there was no white members stayed for shorter man here (we wish there was times or passed through on no white men here). Each man their way to destinations like used to have 200 balls and some LaPointe, Yellow Lake near 300 when they went off to their Siren, Wisconsin, Sandy Lake, winter’s hunt; now they have Pokegema (Pine City), Leech only 10; some have a few more. Lake, or beyond. These mis- Secondhand We are poor; we have very few sionaries caused divisions things; the traders want us to among the Ojibwe. On June 8 smoke and you pay for everything; see all this and 9, 1834, Ely wrote: land that they have spoiled; what if we had asked {them} to Mr. Cotte told me that some pay for everything. They have of the men had cut their hair spoiled our things, now they and broken their drums; must pay for everything they thereby renouncing paganism have.’ and embracing Catholicism… Catherine Ely Edmund Ely Today the Indians hold their Renouncing paganism Grand Medicine, so for several Ely was equally ignorant nights past, they have been They wondered much to what away entirely; villages along this famous route about the impact of Christian- beating almost incessantly to the end I came here and was so anx- experienced the same things ity on the Ojibwe. In keeping Great Spirit. ious to stay; I was not like the On June 6, 1838, Ely wrote: that happened at Fond du Lac. with Christian beliefs, he did traders; they wanted me to tell not work on the Sabbath, and A growing mistrust them well why I came; they had Scarce a day passes that Christine Carlson can be reached did not want others to work A May, 1836 diary entry been told that the Americans the Indians do not show their at [email protected]. then. However, a hunting and repeated comments from an wished to do with them as they hatred and opposition in words gathering people cannot stand Ojibwe man, “Manitons.” It had done to other Indian na- concerning our residence here. still when the fish are running, read: tions’ they would get possessions the sap is ready, and the birds of a little land and claim much The Ely family left the Fond du and finally drive the Indians Lac village in May 1839. Other Page 16 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | May 2010

Community News Members of “Mike’s” Cloquet Bar & Lounge women’s pool team won the most pool games during the 2009-2010 Cloquet Women’s League. Posed here left to right are Melody Diver, Veronica Smith, Becky Reynolds, Erin Dahl, Shelia Reynolds and Susan Niemi. Each player received a trophy. The winning streak continues: in April, Melody Diver won first place in the Six Arrows Pool Tournament, Rising Stars Division held at Grand Portage. Birthdays These community pages are yours, the Happy 12th Birth- Shirley Reynolds, Public Health Happy First Birth- members and employees of the Fond du day Leilahi Arlene Nurse, (May 14); Rhonda John- day to our handsome Lac Band. We welcome family news. Please DeFoe (May 12). It son, Licensed Practical Nurse, son, Desmond De- happened so quick (May 22) Foe, on May 19. We send us information about births, engage- – the last time I love you so much! ments, weddings, anniversaries and deaths. knew, you were a Happy 9th Birthday to Mom, Dad, broth- Leilahi at 5 Brian Wichern Jr. on May 20. Also, we will include news of graduations little girl. Now you ers and your sister are so big! I hope you have many We love you. (high school and post-high school) and Happy First friends. I love you a lot. Mom and Gary Birthday to Diondra military service. Memorials to loved ones or Your dad, Reggie C. DeFoe Happy Birthday Brian! We love notes of appreciation are also welcomed. you. DeFoe on May 28! Happy Birthday Rich, Kris, Shawna Cotee, Jeremy Love from Uncle D Please submit materials during the first (May 7) to Nancy and James and family two weeks of the month preceding the Seppala! She will Have a Happy Birthday Uncle next issue. For example, send notices to us be 65 years young. Brian. I love you. by Friday, May 14 for the June 2010 issue. Mom, we love you. Mariah Holm-DeFoe May you have many Happy Belated 4th Information may be sent by U.S. mail to the more birthdays! Happy 25th Birthday to Miguel Birthday (April 1) editor, Deborah Locke, FDL News, 1720 Big With love from your family (“Miggy”) Cortez on May 15! to Anthony Lake Rd., Cloquet, Minn. 55720, or by email From your family Reynolds. Happy 22nd Birthday Cory to [email protected] Happy Birthday to my big broth- With love from Mountain on May 7! Auntie Heather The telephone number is (218)878-2628. With lots of love from Mom, ers Richard Diver Sr., on May 15, and Michael Diver on May 6. and family You may also drop off items at our office at Sammy, Warren, Carter and Amanda Love from your favorite sister the Cloquet Tribal Center. Always include Heather and her family Happy Belated Birthday wishes your daytime phone number and name with Margaret Needham with the to Jean Zacher (April 20). You are Happy birthday to our sister, the Energizer Bunny – I hope to anything you submit. Materials will be ed- Center for American Indian Resources in Duluth reports on Dolly Ulven (May 12). You’re not have half as much energy as you ited for clarity and length. birthdays for FDL employees in getting older, you’re getting better! do when I become an Elder! healthcare. The May birthdays are: Love, May and Bibsy Love, your nephew “Scoop” Thank you May 2010 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 17 We would like to thank phone calls and the visits lent assistance and guidance For sale Home on while I was in the hospital for for netting. It was such an the Fond du Lac RBC, Mary Historic Fond du Lac home Big Lake back surgery. incredible experience! We Northrup, Veronica Smith, located in the Cloquet District in Sawyer, the staff at the Brookston Also, thanks to all of you would not have been able Minn. Lo- who came by and offered -- former Indian Hospital Nurses Community Center, the Fond to net if it were not for the Quarters/Rupert Smith property. cated within du Lac community, the Min your support while I re- Elder’s boat and your assis- 15 miles of covered at home. You have Three bedroom, 1 bathroom, 2 No Aya Win Clinic staff, and tance. Thank you for working stories, covered front porch/deck. three golf courses, 30 miles from our many friends and family helped me get through a re- the long hours to help the Duluth. Built in 1990. Two bdrm, ally difficult time. I will never Many interior and exterior updates. members for their support Band Members. And thank Beautiful landscaped, fenced-in 1.5 baths, sauna, fireplace, open forget your kindnesses. during this time of sorrow you for your patience with all yard with detached garage. Prop- floor plan. Attached 2-car garage Ginger Savage due to the passing of Gloria the questions. We appreciate erty near Tribal Center, Clinic, and and detached 2-car insulated pole Yellow. all that you do. Again, YOU Store. Priced to sell at $74,000. Call building. On private lot with 93 ft. The family of Gloria Yellow Our (netting) hats go off to GUYS ROCK! (218) 269-1356 to view. of lakeshore; driveway and septic FDL Natural Resources Divi- tank on 56 feet of FDL leased land. I would like to thank every- Sue Connor, Pat Ells and sion. You guys ROCK! Jacque Abrahamson Asking $245,900. Call (218) 879- one for the cards, flowers, Thank you for the excel- 5617 for more info.

Memorial miss her. her parents; brother, Kenneth Cegla. And when she turns to smile, Obituary In memory of our Mom, Lemieux; and sister, Marjorie Visitation began at 6 p.m. place a kiss upon her cheek, Gloria Yellow, Marjorie Lemieux Nord, Nord. on April 11 at the Brookston And hold her for a while. 67, of Cloquet, on Mothers Day. She is survived by children Community Center, and con- Because remembering her is easy, passed away We do it every day. unexpectedly Denise (Rick) YellowSolle tinued until April 13. A fu- If roses grow in heaven, But there’s an ache within our April 9, 2010. and Joseph (Fena) Yellow; 11 neral service was held April please pick a bunch for us. heart, She was born grandchildren; four great- 13 in Holy Family Catholic Place them in our mother’s arms, because we’re missing her today. Feb. 1, 1943 in Cloquet to grandchildren; sisters Mar- Church in Cloquet. Burial and tell her they’re from us. With love from your family Peter and Julia Lemieux. lene (Marion) Shofner, Myra was at the New Holy Family Tell her that we love her, and we Gloria was preceded in Gomez, and Joanne (Glen) Cemetery in Cloquet. death by her husband, Den- Thompson; nieces, nephews, (4.0) from the University of Min- nis; daughter, Georgianna; and longtime friend Rich Congratulations Congratulations to Chrissy nesota, Duluth. Howes for receiving her Masters Thomas Howes of Education, Summa Cum Laude

On April 19, 2010, 37 people from the Fond du Lac Reservation attended a Lacrosse game that pitted the Minnesota Swarm against the Rochester, New York Knighthawks at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. The Knighthawks squeaked by to win with a 12-11 score. Shown in the front row, left to right are Darcey Martineau, Julie Reynolds, Renee Defoe, Kaydance Barrett, Katrina Bosto, Justice Paro, and Joe Dick. Second row, left to right are Bry- an Bosto, Joe Fineday, Sister Day, Gladys Fineday, Gary Gundy, Antonio Gundy, Jessica Defoe, and Allen Defoe. Row 3, left to right are Anthony Fairbanks, Josh Gundy, Trevonte Brown, Brian Rich, Sara Fineday, Joe Wilson (behind), Pam Defoe, and Macy Day with her popcorn. Page 18 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | May 2010

Parenting Page Babies, the first year

By Lucy Carlson, M.A. those of you who have babies or are grandparents of a baby. ou’ve probably heard First, no one raises a baby people say that babies well without help. You can Yare a lot of work. What do yourself a favor by getting an understatement! I remember connected with other parents the excitement I experienced and babies. If you can, make when I was anticipating the it a point to get together with birth of my daughter. I would two or three other parents and dream about how fun it would babies for an hour or two once be to dress her up, play with a week. Babies enjoy these play her, rock her and just enjoy her. groups. And you can watch I thought about what she would your babies grow together and look like and her first day at learn from each other. school. You may also be able to use But, I also had worries that each other for emergency baby- were ever present. Would she sitting. Having a friend to call be born healthy? Would the on for an hour or so if you need birth itself go all right? to run an errand or just need Nothing prepared me for some time alone really helps afraid of new people. Let her look around your home from DO NOT slap your baby’s the reality of motherhood. on those crazy days when your get used to people she doesn’t your baby’s eye view. Things hands or yell at him or her. Your Yes, everything turned out just baby is proving to be a handful. know slowly. She will be less to watch out for are small or baby cannot control his behav- fine. Even though my daughter You might find additional sup- afraid if you are nearby. sharp objects, poisons, electri- ior yet. If you spank him, he was very late and pretty big, port by asking yourself if there At about five or six months of cal items, plastic bags and learns that it is ok to hit. the birth went well. She was is anyone else in your life or in age, your baby will be inter- balloons, stairs, valuables, Please remember that it is up healthy. The hard part was over, your neighborhood who would ested in toys that make a noise. water (keep toilet lid closed to you to keep him from danger, right? like to talk about babies with Ring a bell or use a squeaky toy and don’t leave buckets of not punish him for getting into Not really. Actually, after the you. and watch her try to find out water unattended while wash- danger. Try the three methods excitement of the birthing and Next, know that during the where the sound came from. ing the car.) listed above instead. This will hospital, going home was when first year, your baby is changing Then let her try it herself. Say allow you and your baby to the real work began. Exhaustion a lot! S/he has a lot of energy! different sounds. Does she try • Redirect: This means moving enjoy each other and life will be set in as long nights took over You may need extra patience to copy you? Gentle discipline your baby away from a dan- much more pleasant! and life as I had known it, pre- to keep up with her! She also and guidance takes creativity gerous place, such as a lamp baby, ended. knows Mom and Dad from at this stage. Your baby needs outlet, to some safe place. Information taken from the Uni- Don’t get me wrong. My strangers and may cry when and wants to explore. Instead versity of Wisconsin-Extension sweet daughter has been the you leave. Research shows us of following your baby around • Substitute: Interest your baby Publication No. 321, Parenting joy of my life. She has added a that children adjust faster when saying “NO!” try some of the in a toy that is ok for him to the First Year dimension that is indescribable. Mom and Dad spend a few min- following: play with, and then gently re- This dimension encompasses utes getting their child settled, move the one you don’t want Lucy Carlson specializes in early both strong emotions and the then tell her they will be back, • Baby proof: Taking the time him to have. For example, childhood education. She writes provision of powerful learning say “Goodbye,” and leave. See- now to get dangerous things show him a different drawer regularly on parenting matters at each step of our journey. ing you leave will help the baby up and out of baby’s reach is in the kitchen that is OK for for this newspaper. Her email My daughter is now thirty. learn to trust you. Don’t sneak one way to simplify your life him to empty. address is [email protected] There are some things I wish out! and guide your baby. Get on I had known years ago that I At some point your baby will your hands and knees and would like to pass along to probably show signs of being May 2010 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 19

Your legal rights How to cancel a sales contract; tips for buying a used car

Dear Senior Legal Line: I bought a not come to pick up the item within 20 vacuum from a door-to-door sales- days of the notice of cancellation, you man. After the salesperson left, I may retain or dispose of them without You and the Law: realized that I was pressured into a any further obligations. sale and I really didn’t need a new The seller must return the purchase Buying a used car vacuum as my current one is work- price to the buyer within ten days after A series of articles from history of good customer Buying the car ing just fine. I already paid the mon- the purchase has been revoked by the the Duluth Indian Legal relations. When you are ready ey and feel that there may be very buyer. If the down payment includes Assistance Program In addition, ask about to buy a used car, the little I can do. I would like to return goods the buyer traded in, those goods the kinds of warranties first thing you should the vacuum and get my money back. must also be tendered by the seller to uying a used car? or service contracts the do is find its Blue Book Can you help? the buyer in as good a condition as Here are some use- dealership offers and the value. You can do this by Vera they were received by the seller. ful tips. The follow- cost of warranties or ser- calling any financial insti- If you did not receive the proper oral B ing information and more vice contracts. To check tution and talking with a Dear Vera: Minnesota laws can control and written notices of your three-day can be found at the Office on the business history loan manager, or you can in-home solicitations and sales. A right to cancel the home solicitation of the Minnesota Attorney of a dealer, contact the find this information on- home solicitation sale is one in which transaction, the seller has not fulfilled General Website at www. Better Business Bureau line. The Blue Book value a seller comes to your home to sell you the statutory obligations. I advise you ag.state.mn.us. or do a search on the will give you the average something. to immediately cancel the transaction, Internet. Many people buy wholesale value of the Under Minnesota Statutes 325G.08 in writing, if you so desire. Get the facts used cars from private car. Use the Blue Book you should have been informed orally Again, you will have to keep the Before you start shop- parties advertising in value and any estimated and in writing of your right to cancel vacuum in good condition and offer ping, get a clear idea of the newspaper and on- repair costs to determine the sales contract within three days of to return the vacuum to the seller. If the type of vehicle you line. You may get a lower how much you want to the transaction. Did the salesperson the seller does not return your money, are looking for. Think price by doing this; how- pay for the car. Once you informed you orally and give you a you could pursue your remedies in about the make, age, and ever, you might be passing have determined that piece of paper with the words “Notice small claims court and report the seller price range of the ve- up warranty protection. price, set a maximum lim- of Cancellation?” to the Minnesota Attorney General’s hicle. Calculate what you it for yourself and do not If you received both the oral and Office which is empowered to enforce can afford and determine Before buying the car go beyond it. When buy- written notice about your rights to such laws against non-complying exactly what you are Inspect the vehicle thor- ing a used car, the seller’s cancel, you have three days from the home solicitation sellers. willing to spend. Look oughly. Check under the price is usually flexible so date of the transaction to cancel. Send through buyer’s guides to car for leaks or puddles, start low to give yourself the form that cancels the contract (or This column is written by the Senior help find what you want and make sure all the some bargaining room. any other written notice stating your Citizens’ Law Project. It is not meant and how much you can lights work. Look for rust Again, for more in- intention to cancel) to the seller at the to give complete answers to individual expect to pay. Consider and paint touch up work, formation on this topic, seller’s place of business, postmarked questions. If you are 60 years of age or doing an Internet search and cracks or chips in check out the Minnesota no later than midnight the third day older and live within the Minnesota for all of this information the glass. Check for wear Attorney General’s Web- after the transaction. Arrowhead Region, you may contact us and more. in the interior, flooring, site. If you have not yet received proper with questions for legal help by writing paneling and seats, and notice of your right to cancel, then the to: Senior Citizens’ Law Project, Legal Where to buy a used car check the tire tread for If you have any topics you three days have not started to elapse Aid Service of Northeastern Minne- It is a good idea to uneven wear. Drive the would like addressed in and you still have time to cancel the sota, 302 Ordean Bldg., Duluth, Minn. shop around before buy- vehicle and take notice of future columns, please sale. 55802. Please include a phone number ing a used car. If you go unusual noises and pull- write to us at Indian Legal Meanwhile, you must keep the item and return address. through a dealership, ing or bouncing. Even if Assistance Program, 107 in good condition. If the seller does consider the reputation of the car seems ok to you, it W. First Street, Duluth, the dealer. Check around is still a good idea to have Minn. 55802. to see if the dealer offers a mechanic look it over. reasonable services, and whether the dealer has a Page 16 Waabigwanii| Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan Giizis| May 2010 – Flower Moon May 2010

CCC: Cloquet Community Center, (218)878-7504; BCC: Brookston Community Center, (218)878-8048; SCC: Sawyer Community Center, (218)878-8185; CAIR: Center for American Indian Resources; MNAW: Min no aya win (218)879-1227; BBCR: Black Bear Casino Resort; OJS: FDL Ojibwe School; CFC: Cloquet Forestry Center; Briefs NRG: Natural Resource Garage; BBGC: Black Bear Golf Course; MKW: Mash-Ka-Wisen Powwow Grounds; DC: Damiano Center Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Open activities CCC After School program Get Fit 12 p.m. CCC Elder’s concerns Get Fit 12 p.m. CCC Cooking Class 12 p.m. CCC Youth Basketball 3 p.m. CCC WIC pick up 12 p.m. meeting, 10 a.m. CCC GED classes 1-4 p.m. BCC After School program Tournament 9a.m. CCC GED classes 5-8 p.m. SCC CAIR After School program After School program 3 p.m. CCC Cribbage 5 p.m. CCC GED classes 1-4 p.m. BCC 3 p.m. CCC 3 p.m. CCC Story Time 3:30 p.m. CCC After School program GED classes 4-6 p.m. GED classes 4-6 p.m. DC Intro to Drum & Singing 3 p.m. CCC DC Bimajii 4:30 p.m. CCC 6 p.m. CCC GED classes 4-6 p.m. DC GED classes 4:15 – 7:15 FDL Language Table Ojibwe School Pow Wow, GED classes 4:15 – 7:15 p.m. CCC 5 p.m. CCC Grand Entry 3 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. CCC GED classes 5-8 p.m. Elders’ NICOA Planning p.m. OJS Garden Club 6 p.m. CCC SCC Meeting & pot luck 5 p.m. The Guess Who & Foghat 2 3 4 5 CCC ENP 6 7:30 p.m. BBCR 7 8

Open activities CCC After School program Get Fit 12 p.m. CCC Elder Concern’s 10 a.m. Get Fit 12 p.m. CCC Cooking Class 12 p.m. Brookston Mother’s Day 3 p.m. CCC WIC pick up 12 p.m. CAIR CCC GED classes 1-4 p.m. BCC CCC dinner 1 p.m. Seven Fires GED classes 5-8 p.m. SCC GED classes 1-4 p.m. BCC After School program After School program After School program Cribbage 5 p.m. CCC Steakhouse, BBCR After School program 3 p.m. CCC 3 p.m. CCC 3 p.m. CCC 3 p.m. CCC GED classes 4-6 p.m. DC GED classes 4-6 p.m. DC Story Time 3:30 p.m. CCC GED classes 4-6 p.m. DC GED classes 4:15 – 7:15 Bimajii 4:30 p.m. CCC Intro to Drum & Singing GED classes 4:15 – 7:15 p.m. p.m. CCC FDL Language Table 6 p.m. CCC CCC GED classes 5-8 p.m. SCC 5 p.m. CCC Garden Club 6 p.m. CCC I CAN COPE 5 p.m. CCC Strategic Planning Meet- Strategic Planning Meeting ing 5 p.m. CCC ENP 9 10 5 p.m. BBCR 11 12 13 14 15

Open activities CCC After School program Get Fit 12 p.m. CCC Elder Concern’s 10 a.m. Get Fit 12 p.m. CCC Cooking Class 12 p.m. Men’s softball tournament, 3 p.m. CCC WIC pick up 12 p.m. CCC GED classes 1-4 p.m. BCC CCC OJS GED classes 5-8 p.m. SCC MNAW After School program After School program After School program Fearless Fighting Champi- Cribbage 5 p.m. CCC GED classes 1-4 p.m. BCC 3 p.m. CCC 3 p.m. CCC 3 p.m. CCC onships IV 7 p.m. BBCR Strategic Planning Meet- After School program GED classes 4-6 p.m. DC GED classes 4-6 p.m. DC Story Time 3:30 p.m. CCC ing 5 p.m. MNAW 3 p.m. CCC GED classes 4:15 – 7:15 Bimajii 4:30 p.m. CCC Intro to Drum & Singing GED classes 4-6 p.m. DC p.m. CCC FDL Language Table 6 p.m. CCC GED classes 4:15 – 7:15 GED classes 5-8 p.m. SCC 5 p.m. CCC p.m. CCC Open Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Garden Club 6 p.m. CCC Minneapolis 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Open activities CCC After School program 3 p.m. Get Fit 12 p.m. CCC Elder Concern’s 10 a.m. CCC Get Fit 12 p.m. CCC Cooking Class 12 p.m. CCC CCC WIC pick up 12 p.m. MNAW After School program 3 p.m. GED classes 1-4 p.m. BCC After School program 3 p.m. GED classes 5-8 p.m. SCC GED classes 1-4 p.m. BCC CCC After School program 3 p.m. CCC Cribbage 5 p.m. CCC After School program 3 p.m. GED classes 4-6 p.m. DC CCC Story Time 3:30 p.m. CCC CCC GED classes 4:15 – 7:15 GED classes 4-6 p.m. DC Intro to Drum & Singing GED classes 4-6 p.m. DC p.m. CCC Bimajii 4:30 p.m. CCC 6 p.m. CCC 23 24 GED classes 4:15 – 7:15 GED classes 5-8 p.m. SCC FDL Language Table 5 p.m. Open activities CCC Memorial Day Holiday, p.m. CCC Sobriety Feast 6 p.m. BBCR CCC all offices and community Garden Club 6 p.m. CCC centers are closed. 30 31 25 26 27 28 29