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A Monthly Chronicle of White Earth Reservation
Vol. 26 No. 6 White Earth, Minn. [email protected] Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Class of 2021 graduates from WETCC
White Earth Tribal and Community College held their annual Commencement Ceremony on May 6 in Mahnomen. Top : Margaret Myhre, left, graduated with her granddaugh - ter Faith Beckman Left : Patricia Vizenor was named WETCC Honor Student. More photos can be seen on Page 17.
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Anishinaabeg Today Highlights of Mother’s Day Pow Wow
The Anishinaabeg Today (AT) is the offical publica - tion of White Earth Reservation and is published once a month. Editorials and articles appearing in the AT are the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or attitude of the AT staff or the White Earth Reservation Business Committee. The AT reserves the right to reject any advertising or materials submitted for publication. The submission of articles and photos is encouraged, however, they are subject to editing for grammar, length, and malicious/ libelous content. The Editor makes the sole decision of what is published in the AT and will not assume any responsibility for unsolicited material nor will the AT guarantee publication upon submission. Deadlines are strictly enforced! Deadline dates are printed on Page 2 in each issue. The AT is distributed at no charge to all postal patrons living on White Earth Reservation and by mail to White Earth Reservation members (who request the newspaper) living within the United States. One per household. The cost of a newspaper subscription is $12 per year for non-members (including descendants) liv - ing off the reservation. The AT can be read online for no cost at www.whiteearth.com. For more information call 218-983-3285 Ext. 5903, email: [email protected], fax: 218-983- 3641, or write to: Anishinaabeg Today PO Box 418 White Earth, MN 56591 Member of the v Native American Journalist Association v Minnesota Newspaper Association WER Business Committee
Michael Fairbanks Chairman Leonard Alan Roy Secretary-Treasurer Photos by Gary W. Padrta Raymond Auginaush Sr. The annual Mother’s Day Pow Wow was held May 8-9 at District I Representative the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen. Kathy Goodwin District II Representative Cheryl “Annie” Jackson District III Representative Editor
Gary W. Padrta Future Issues * Deadline Issue Date
June 30 July 7
July 28 August 4
August 25 September 1
September 29 October 6
October 27 November 3
* Deadline and issue dates subject to change Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Anishinaabeg Today 3
News From Chairman Michael Fairbanks
Nindawemaaganidoog! Aaniin Boozhoo Gaa-waabaabiganikaag Niminwendam Waabaminaan! Ode’imini-Giizis! Aaniish inaa akawe ninga-gaagiizomaag aadi - zookaanag. Mii miinawaa ji-niimi'iding iwidi gaa-waabaabi - ganikaang awe ode'imini-giizis. My relatives! Greetings White Earth Nation I am Happy to See You! It is June! Ode’imini means heart berry, so it is Heart Berry Moon or Strawberry Moon. White Earth Nation is going to have a pow-wow again this month—it is time to sing and dance at our powwows and ceremonies. I find myself humming a song I learned growing up. Singing is a great way to the 8th and final fire. White Earth COVID teach and learn our Ojibwe language. This is a very I would like to congratulate our 2021 graduates. old song that some of our elders may remember. My We are so proud of all that you have accomplished and Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA) grandmother used to sing this to her grandkids. I wish you the best for your future endeavors. As the remember it like this: current academic year comes to an end, we encourage Eligible Expenses : all learners to look ahead to the fall for their next step - Rent payments/Rent arrears from March 13, 2020 Akwaa kwaa nindibiizhaa on their lifelong journey of education. These educa - - Utilities related to rental property Gookooshens nindawiijiwa tion programs at White Earth Nation are currently (Electric, water/sewer, propane, fuel oil and/or trash removal) Bakwezhigaanes nindamaajiidoon accepting applications for next year: White Earth Do I qualify? I am running short on time before I have to leave Head Start Program, Circle of Life Academy, and - Are you a Minnesota resident? White Earth Scholarship Program. The Adult Basic So caught my piglet as I was leaving - Do you owe or are behind in rent or rental utility payments Education Program serves its students year-round. If from March 2020? And grabbed my little baking powder biscuit and you are interested in a career or college program, all - Do you have outstanding related expenses due to unemploy - ran out the door! colleges and universities are accepting applications ment, illness, or another issue due to the COVID-19 pandemic? I would like to give an update about the White for enrollment. The earlier you sign up for the pro - - Are you or anyone is your household an enrolled member, Earth Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO), grams and scholarships, the better. descendant or enrolled in another federally recognized tribe? who has continued making progress on locating, iden - The White Earth Nation Education Division has tifying, and reclaiming items and relatives that were Contact : White Earth Homeless Program worked diligently to continue providing sound educa - 218-936-3212 / Fax: 218-936-3213 removed from White Earth and held in museums, aca - tional processes throughout the pandemic. We have demic institutions, or in the hands of private collec - weathered closures and hybrid models of learning and tors. With over 55,000 museums and 100,000 auctions are pleased the two extended-year Head Start sites houses worldwide, this is a big job. will be back to full in-person learning beginning June While the Native American Graves Protection 1. At that same time, we will begin reopening the Boys and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) allows for the White and Girls Club sites throughout the White Earth Earth THPO to repatriate White Earth items/relatives Nation. We continue to follow the guidelines of our held in museums within the United States, no such White Earth Reservation Business Committee, protections exist regarding museums located outside Minnesota Departments of Health and Education, as of the United States or with regard to items held in pri - well as the CDC. Learning while staying safe contin - vate collections sold within auction houses. ues to be our primary goal. The White Earth THPO continues to work I hope to see everyone at our Big Celebration, the towards creating a better understanding among auc - 153rd White Earth Pow Wow on June 11-13. tion houses and private collectors regarding the impor - Baamaapii wiingezin. tance of consultation with Native Nations and the sig - Miigwech bizindawiyeg. nificance of repatriation. Increasingly, auction houses are reconsidering their own policies and making Gigawaabamininim naagaj. changes that encourage consultation. For example, Take it easy. Revere Auctions in St. Paul developed an Ethics Thank you for listening to me. Statement regarding Native American Objects that has Attention led to several successful repatriations. See you all later. Last month, the White Earth THPO was notified Pine Point Clinic Patients of a birch bark scroll that was scheduled for an auction Chairman Michael Fairbanks The White Earth Service Unit is excited to announce that in Boston. Immediately, she contacted the auction Pine Point Clinic is undergoing renovations to help give it a house as the designated repatriation representative for look and feel similar to our White Earth location. White Earth, requesting to have the item pulled from sale and returned. In addition, David Chang, chair of AT Readers We appreciate your patience as each department receives a the American Indian Studies Department at the face lift that includes new dental operatories, renewed exam University of Minnesota and Sean Blanchet, co-owner rooms and updated ancillary departments. of Revere Auctions, also reached out to the auction Please let us know if you recently moved, or have moved in the past few The renovations are expected to be complete sometime in house making the same request. The night before the years so we can cancel your old June with plans to resume services at that time. A date to scroll was to be auctioned off for private sale, it was reopen will be provided as the project is near finished. pulled and instead will be welcomed home in White address. Call the Anishinaabeg Earth later this month. As Anishinaabe, this is very Today at 218-983-3285 Ext. 5903 or Thank you for understanding! significant because these items are related to our 8th email [email protected] Fire Prophecy and are making their way back to us for 4 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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Just a reminder that the ONE-Call Center is open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and is staffed with professionals to answer general questions related to COVID-19. The ONE-Call Center also provides supportive services including constituent services, mental health, and nursing. Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Anishinaabeg Today 5
News From Secretary-Treasurer Alan Roy Rez Briefs
My fellow Anishinaabeg, Notice from WE Land Office I thank all our service members and their fami - The White Earth Land Office will be doing periodic inspections lies for their service to our great nation. As we honor of all sites, assignments, leases and contracts for any compliance Veterans that made the ultimate sacrifice on this issues on tribal lands. Please call to update your contact information Memorial Day, I am working with Tribal Veterans to with our office as soon as possible. If you have any questions expand Veteran benefits. The sacrifices our men and regarding compliance inspections or wish to update your informa - women made shall be honored and remembered by tion, contact the White Earth Land Office at 218-983-4650. the White Earth Nation. Organizers looking for parade participants The MCT will host a special TEC meeting June Organizers are seeking floats for the White Earth Substance 22 at Fortune Bay Resort Casino. I encourage White Abuse Prevention Program Recovery Parade on June 10 in White Earth enrollees to attend. Earth Village. Line up starts at 10 a.m. at the old Circle of Life The White Earth Nation estimates that we will School and the parade starts at 11 a.m. There will also be a 5K walk receive close to $100 million from the American around the pow wow grounds. To register a float or the 5K walk Rescue Plan. The RBC and I will pass another distri - contact Janet Oshkinowe at [email protected] bution of Coronavirus Relief Assistance to Band or call 218-983-3286. members and businesses. Please be sure to watch for The White Earth Nation has received many updates on the White Earth website so that you can blessings and we will build a better future together. Update on DOVE Elder Bingo be informed and turn in any required applications for My family’s thoughts and prayers are with you As of May 17, elder’s bingo hosted by the DOVE Program has assistance and your families as we recover from the pandemic. been placed on hold until it can be discussed further. Sorry for any inconvenience. WEOCE will still be doing their elder bingo at ENP sites per thier schedule. Drivers can expect minor delays on Rez road projects Ogema VFW Auxiliary reschedules monthly meeting Highway 34 from the four-way stop sign near paving scheduled for about the end of June or early The Ogema VFW Post 9880 Auxiliary has rescheduled their the old Circle of Life School building to Highway 59 July. The roadway will be open to traffic the entire June meeting to be held on Monday, June 7 at 4 p.m. in the Ogema in Ogema and County 21 from Richwood to White time with no detours. There will be minor delays VFW Hall. Earth will be repaved this summer. Work is sched - with flaggers during the times when they are work - uled to begin around the beginning of June with ing. Mahnomen hosting Food Truck event The City of Mahnomen is hosting a Food Truck event this sum - mer. They are bringing in a different food truck each Thursday to High housing costs, financing barriers, substandard compliment the Farmers’ Market. The food truck will be stationed in front of the Wild Rice Lounge, which is located at 207 South units are key problems for tribal communities in Minn. Main Street. If you have additional questions please contact Lisa WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tina · Legal barriers to lending on trust land, a lack of Dahl at 218-935-2573. Smith (D-Minn.) - in her first hearing as Chair of a intergenerational wealth, and underinvestment in fed - key Senate housing panel – said there is an urgent eral Indian housing programs contribute to housing White Earth College and Career Fair cancelled need for investment in housing for Native Americans problems in Native communities as well. The 2021 White Earth College and Career Fair is cancelled due to COVID and our concern for the safety of our students, staff, and in Minnesota and across the country, and promised to Subcommittee Hears From Panel of Experts vendors. We hope to see you in 2022! continue efforts to knock down the systemic barriers Dante Desiderio of the National Congress of that have kept generations of Native Americans from American Indians told the Subcommittee that 37.5 having a safe, stable, and affordable place to live. percent of Native households spend more than 30 per - Chair Smith, who was joined at the bipartisan cent of their income on housing, with the lack of hearing by the Subcommittee’s Ranking Member Sen. affordable housing contributing to homelessness and Mike Rounds (R-SD), said her home state of overcrowding in Native American communities. Minnesota includes 11 sovereign Tribal Nations, Alene Tchourumoff of the Minneapolis Federal whose leaders have been forced to use scarce Reserve Bank said Native American housing is often resources to address a myriad of complicated housing substandard, with 23 percent of American Indians in problems. Currently, Native households lag far behind Indian Country residing in homes that have at least White households in homeownership across the coun - one physical problem, and they are 3.7 times as likely try, and are denied access to the credit needed to as other households to lack complete plumbing. She finance a home at a far higher rate, she said. also pointed to a 2017 federal government study that “If you don’t have housing, nothing else in your estimated that reservations needed an additional life works. It’s nearly impossible to focus on school, 68,000 housing units to eliminate overcrowding and on a job, or on your family if you don’t have a safe, replace inadequate units. affordable, and stable place to live,” Chair Smith said. “We need to elevate the voices of those struggling Michael Goze of the American Indian with housing insecurity in Native communities across Community Development Corporation in the country, and we must address the barriers that pre - Minneapolis, told the Subcommittee that the number vent them from securing quality, affordable housing.” of lending institutions that offer mortgage products Chair Smith said that many factors contribute to designed for Native homebuyers is too limited and the housing challenges in Native communities, includ - urged that they be offered through Community ing: Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). Such · In Minnesota, only 49 percent of Native house - changes would allow more Native homebuyers to suc - holds own their own home, compared to 76 percent of cessfully finance a new home, he said. white households. “We have a one-in-a-generation moment to · Nationally, about 51 percent of Native house - address the deep systemic barriers to housing in holds own a home, compared to 73 percent of white Indian Country,” Chair Smith said. “We can help households. Native families across the country secure safe, stable, · In 2019, lenders in Minnesota denied almost 25 and affordable housing, and we can finally give Tribes percent of Native American mortgage applicants. By the resources they need—resources they are already contrast, lenders denied only 6 percent of white appli - owed—so they can find solutions that work in their cants. communities.” 6 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Bringing attention to healings, awareness and solutions
By Evelyn Bellanger, Elder The environmental factors, including your fami - Pine Point, Minn. ly’s beliefs and attitudes and exposure to a peer group that encourages drug use, seem to play a role in ini - The work and writing I do is about bringing an tial drug use. My question is with Narcan. What is awareness and finding solutions to heal from the the message we are giving the users? “It is okay if Historical/Intergenerational Trauma that has impact - you use, we will save you.” They say when we ed and affects all of our Native communities today. enable the drug users, individually and community In my articles I have mentioned that we need to wise, we have become just as ‘sick’ as the users. This acknowledge our ancestors and help them heal which is not a solution to this issue; we need to find better is also healing for us. solutions or this will not end. Let us give tribute and I along with two others, Joe Lagarde (Director of listen to what our elders have said, Sitting Bull and Niibi Center) and Jaime Arsenault (White Earth John Trudell. Preservation Officer) recently did an interview with “Let us put our minds together to see what life PBS about Repatriation which will air in mid to late we can make for our children.” ---Sitting Bull June. For those that do not know, Repatriation is Tribute to John Trudell about ‘returning,’ artifacts and other items. We are “Any solutions we have for our individual lives, currently looking at Boarding Schools names and for the lives of our community, or for the life of the pictures. future, it all centers on how we think and how we use Other healings, awareness and solutions that I our intelligence is going to decide all of it. We have would like to bring attention to are the drug issues we oppressors and we have all these things around us in have going on in our communities. Drug addiction, this physical world, we have all this happening also called substance use disorder, is a disease that around us, but in the end, how we think, how we use affects a person’s brain and behavior and leads to an our intelligence, this will say how we will proceed. inability to control the use of the legal or illegal drug Thinking is a number one priority, with clarity, seek - or medication. ing clarity and coherency.” -John Trudell
Students with WE ties awarded scholarships/waivers
Message from White Earth DMV
To be consistent with mitigation actions that are in place and allow for limited vital services, the White Earth Department of Motor Vehicle will be opening. During this time, we must take action to curb the spread of COVID-19 to protect the health and safety of our employees and community. HOURS FOR THE DMV 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday- Friday Closed from Noon to 1 p.m. (Cash, Check, or Money Order) The White Earth Department of Motor Vehicle window will be open for Tribal Identification cards only ! * Vehicle tab renewals must be mailed in; staff will process these renewals daily. * Title transfers - mail in with title. Please provide color, odometer reading, copy of drivers license and insurance card. The Department of Motor Vehicle can be reached at 218-983-3285 Ext. 5705. If no one answers, please leave a message and they will call you back. Photo by Becca Halverson
Please make sure that you take all the precautions when The Bagley High School Senior Awards Banquet was held May 25. Four students with the Indian Education showing up, as you will be screened when entering the RBC Program received more $110,000 total in scholarships and tuition waivers to to continue their education. building. If you have your own mask, we ask you to wear it From left are Atlanta Leines (Arizona State), Faith Rousu (NDSU), Kenly Gordon (UofM-Morris), Sophia upon entering the building. As an additional precaution we will Jesness (UofM-Morris) and Carol Thompson - Bagley Indian Education Director. be allowing only the customer at this time.
Notice to tribal land lessees, assignees, and any others utilizing tribal lands
The White Earth Land Office will be doing with our office as soon as possible. periodic inspections of all sites, assignments, leas - If you have any questions regarding compli - es and contracts for any compliance issues on tribal ance inspections or wish to update your informa - lands. tion, contact the White Earth Land Office at 218- Please call to update your contact information 983-4650 . Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Anishinaabeg Today 7
Sacred birc‘hT hbainrkg ss ccraolnl tcoo rmeteu rhno tmo eW ahgitaei nE’a rth Nation White Earth Council of Elders
By Lucille Silk, Chairperson By Dan Gunderson od when tribes were losing their land; when their chil - White Earth Reservation Council of Elders Minnesota Public Radio News dren were being sent to boarding schools; and when their Midewewin religious practices were a federal The crisis with Covid-19 has placed us all in various situa - Each week, Jaime Arsenault scans online auction crime — which lasted until the 1970s. tions during the past year and we are just now crawling out. We sites for important items that belong to the Ojibwe “It could have been that they were removed by must not let our guards down and continue to practice good people. force. It could have been that [giving up the scrolls] health methods. To all those that have not been vaccinated, we Sometimes, listed among the more common util - was the only way a family could secure food rations. beg you to do so and think about your loved ones by protecting itarian and artisan objects like beadwork or tools that It could have been, you know, ‘Hand this over, or your them. We have lost so many of our Elders and other family mem - often show up for auction, she finds something signif - child goes to boarding school,’” said Arsenault. bers that it will take a long time before we can recover from that icant. Sometimes, a vital piece of Ojibwe culture that “People don’t part with something that is of that had disappeared decades ago into private collections significance willingly.” grief. surfaces, just for a moment, before disappearing once ‘I can’t think of a document that would mean As always we are concerned with our health care and the more. more’ need to see a practitioner on a regular basis. As Natives we are In her weekly scans, Arsenault hopes to identify When Shawon Kinew, an assistant professor of pre-destined to loss of limbs, cancer, diabetes, kidney failure, those items, and find a way to return them. the history of art and architecture at Harvard, heard and other diseases that rampage our lives. Now the suicide and Earlier this month, a birch bark scroll that Ojibwe about the scroll, she emailed the Skinner auction overdose problem is a constant occurrence. Dental care is mini - people consider among their most important cultural house, asking for it to be returned. mal or non-existent. items appeared on a Boston auction house’s sale list. “Really, what was happening was genocide,” Arsenault missed it. Kinew said of the period during which so many sacred Thank you to all the programs that have provided food, rent “But luckily,” she said, “there was someone else items were taken. “Part of that genocide is, of course, subsidies and monies that have aided us during the past year. We that that noticed and did the right thing and contacted cultural. It’s taking our things away from us. It’s mak - are survivors and will take care of our families. us.” ing it impossible for us to practice our ways, to live Birch bark scrolls often document the migration our ways, to live as Anishinaabeg.” It is with heavy heart that we had to find our Elder sewing story of Anishinaabe people, or as is the case with this Kinew, a member of the Ojibways of Onigaming center and the children’s library broken into and items stolen. To scroll, hold information about spiritual ceremony. An First Nation in Ontario, was among dozens of people those that stole from these facilities, you are taking from your unknown number are held by private collectors, or in who contacted the auction house about returning the own. Please return the Singer sewing machine and the Serger museums. scroll. machine taken from us Elders, as those items were donated and Arsenault, the historic preservation officer for the David Chang, chair of the American Indian we used them to honor those who gave so generously. The toast - White Earth Nation, contacted the auction house, Studies Department at the University of Minnesota, er, iron, and other supplies all came from Elder homes to use Skinner Auctioneers, to ask if the scroll could be started an email chain, asking a few contacts to do the there. This center was a gathering place for Elders and anyone returned to the tribe. same. wanting to learn not only sewing but our history and culture. As often happens, she was told that if she wanted The response spread far beyond his initial efforts. Also, the library next door to us is a gathering place and the the item, she could bid in the auction. Chang said he thinks the energy directed at saving items there were earned by families. The destruction caused by But most tribes don’t want to get into a bidding this scroll is partially due to growing awareness about those individuals will be cleared away by the Elders and the war over their own history. the politics and impacts of colonialism and racism — library staff. However, we pray that those individuals that have “It’s kind of an ethical thing that a lot of tribes and how they relate to historical objects. taken from these two entities will never again be so harmful. face,” said Arsenault. “There are cultural materials “The way that sacred items were taken is just as taken from your community. Should you have to pay important as the way that land was taken and the way We are still losing our Elders and other family members at to get them back?” that children were forced to go to boarding schools,” unusual rates. We are asking that those programs that can do This scroll will be returned to the White Earth said Chang. “The amount of coercion, the amount of some checking on homebound Elders either call or stop by sim - Nation after being held privately for decades. Experts outright theft, the amount of dishonesty, is horrifying. ply as a welfare check. We appreciate your services! say it’s a small success in what is a constant struggle And so, to think about anyone from outside the com - to find and reclaim culturally significant elements munity having rightful ownership to it is really ques - The Congregate building is in dire need of repairs, especial - from generations of systematic attempts at erasure. tionable to me.” ly the roof which has many shingles buckling and that will cause Arsenault doesn’t know the story of how this par - Many collectors don’t realize the cultural signifi - leaking. Also, they have continuous problems with the plumbing ticular scroll was lost. Such items commonly disap - and the kitchen has to be shut down at times. This then affects peared in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a peri - See Scroll Page 29 many of our Elders with their main meal. We have requested on many occasions that our Tribal gov - ernment seek a permanent plumber and electrician or go back to Energy Assistance Program has been extended to Sept. 1 to apply the training program to get ones certified that can address the continual problems that our families face. New guidelines are below. With minor issues, a repairman can provide services such as repairs to stoves, washers and dryers, etc. We could set up a sys - tem where homeowners can pay a reasonable price for those repairs. The safety and care for our Elders should be the number one priority for the Tribal government. We will not be left behind! May The Great Spirit watch over all of us this Memorial holiday and protect our families. We look forward to our annual Pow Wow this month and remember to practice your safety protocols. You may call one of our executive boards if you have ques - tions or need assistance. White Earth Council of Elders : Lucille Silk , Chair – 218-983-3768 Lawrence Crowell , Vice Chair – 218-252-9390 Stephanie Williams , Secretary - 218-983-3121 8 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Mark your Calendar! Mahnomen County Fair July 22 & 23, 2021
v Chariot Races v Geray Draft Horse Pull v Dariann Music Entertainment v 4-H Exhibits & Judging v 4-H Premium Auction v 4-H Food Stand v Outdoor Movie Night ...More Attractions Coming! Watch for More Details Photo by Jane Crist Photography
Kenly Gordon (White Earth) is a student-athlete at Bagley (Minn.) High School.
Three-sport starKt eanthllye tGe oartd Boan gley High School
By Dan Ninham be. Even on the days I don’t want to do anything he’s www.ndnsports.com there to push me.” “My brothers have a huge role in my life too,” Kenly Gordon, 18, is a senior at Bagley (Minn.) said Kenly. “I want Holden and Knoah to look up to High School. He is a member of the White Earth me and be a good influence on them so when they get Band of Ojibwe. older they can make something of themselves and be “I compete for the Bagley HS Flyers and I was a positive influence on younger kids.” on varsity basketball for four years,” said Kenly. “I “Kenly has been an outstanding student-athlete became an athlete in the third grade when I played while at Bagley High School,” said Brandon basketball all year long. I played my last year of bas - Schwegel, head BHS football coach. “His work ethic ketball this year. I was on the varsity roster as a fresh - and positive attitude have made him excellent role men and started my sophomore year.” model in the Bagley School community.” “I started football in fifth grade and finished this “Kenly has been one of the most enjoyable play - year. I played varsity football my sophomore year. I ers I have coached,” said Darin Carstens, head BHS also started playing baseball in the seventh grade, basketball coach. “He has an inner drive, is goal dri - and got my first varsity at bat in ninth grade. My ven and has the ability to be a leader on and off the sophomore year I was been named All Pine to Prairie floor. His work ethic is impeccable and Kenly has Conference and honorable mention in the 8AA sec - been able to prioritize and balance all that comes his tion. I also won offensive player of the year. My way in daily life and maintain his humbleness while junior year I won the same exact awards,” added being at or near the top athletically and academically. Kenly. He is a role model to so many younger players due to “My tribal core value is what pushes me to be his great personality and not letting disappointments the best I can be, to show people that we can all make get in the way from him always smiling and laugh - something of our lives,” said Kenly. “To influence ing.” the little kids to do well in school and make some - “I just keep a positive mindset and just keep thing of themselves.” training and working hard in the classroom,” said “My dad, Kenny Gordon has been the biggest Kenly. “I am a three-sport athlete and have been influence in my life whether that be pushing me in competing at the varsity level for a few years. I have the classroom, on the basketball court or football a 3.3 GPA and work hard in school to be the best for field,” said Kenly. “He pushes me to be the best I can me and my family.” EAP increased annual crisis benefit for qualified households
The Energy Assistance Program increased the For those that have not applied yet, please get in maximum annual crisis benefit for qualifying house - touch with your agency nearest to you. holds from $600 to $1,200 following the February For the White Earth Reservation call 218-473- 2021 arctic blast. 2711. For those living in Detroit Lakes call Mahube Crisis benefits can be used for covering past-due Otwa at 218-847-1385 and people living in You can reach the Anishinaabeg Today at 218-983-3285 electric bills or disconnections and also for emer - Clearwater County can call Social Services at 218- Ext. 5903 or email [email protected] gency fuel deliveries. 694-6164. Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Anishinaabeg Today 9
Traditional medicine provides true deep healing THE DOCTOR’S CORNER By Carson Gardner. M.D enjoyed this when I used it, but I’m not a big fan of White Earth Health Department Medical Director teas. I could have done a lot better with this. Echinacea —I took a mixture of Elderberry Keeping kids smiling Recently, I helped a brilliant Public Health nurse extract and echinacea. But Gail is pretty allergic to speak to a business employee group on White Earth echinacea, so she had to take the Elderberry extract By Jeralyn Peterson, RDH lands, about COVID vaccination. The nurse ably pro - without the Echinacea in it—we had to be careful not White Earth Health Center vided most of the scientific information about COVID to mix up bottles. Linda Black Elk herself said she vaccines, the importance of vaccination, and the didn’t always have time to gather herbs from Aki The White Earth Dental Unit participated in Give Kids a Smile White Earth Tribal COVID vaccination system and Nookomis, and it’s ok to buy quality herbal medicines Day on May 11. It was a busy, good day. We served 38 children process. The nurse did a great job. I added my two- in a responsible store or online. who ranged in age from 1 to 16 years old. cents-worth on some history of vaccination; the • Smudging with Mashkodewashk : Merlin and Give Kids a Smile Day is a national event. Last year alone, important place vaccination can play in helping keep our COVID response incident commander Ed asked more than 150,000 events were held across the country (including our citizens, families, and communities healthy during me to smudge every morning at the COVID-response one here at the White Earth Dental Clinic). Typically, these events the pandemic; and a couple of powerful stories to help Emergency Operations Center. We moved locations are held in February which is also Children’s Dental Health aware - the listeners remember. several times, but I faithfully smudged with sage ness month. During the question-and-answer session after the every workday from March 2020 through March The dental staff devote the day to seeing children and provid - talk an employee asked, “Why don’t western doctors 2021. I offered smudge to every other EOC team ing care such as exams, x-rays, dental prophylaxis (dental clean - ever talk about vitamins, herbs, and other natural member also. How do you measure the spiritual, cul - ing), fluoride varnishes, sealants, oral hygiene instructions, and remedies? Why is it always just drugs and vaccines?” tural, and herbal benefits of sage smudging? We can other treatment as needed (fillings, extractions, etc). This allows My response was, I do talk about them, support them, talk about it sometime if you want. I have a talk I give many children to be seen in one day. It is very nice for families use them, and have written about them in the past. to Peer Recovery technician students about why Gichi who may have multiple children in their home who need appoint - After the talk was over, I thought about the question Manidoo gave smudging to the Anishinaabeg. It ments. and decided that though I have talked about non-west - works, I’m here to tell you. I even on rare occasions ern-pharmaceutical healing therapies for COVID this make sage tea. Did I tell you I’m not a tea guy? A few games and prizes were provided for kids after they had past year, perhaps I haven’t talked enough about them. • Swamp tea : Again, I have failed to be much of completed their appointment. It is our goal to always provide qual - ity care in an atmosphere that lessens dental anxiety and encour - So I am going to tell you about everything else a tea person. Niin Gaagizom. But I did occasionally ages optimal oral health. besides transmission-prevention practices and COVID drink swamp tea. Wish I’d gotten going and drank it vaccine that I have personally used in the past year of more often during the pandemic. I’d have been We look forward to this day each year! the COVID pandemic. I won’t talk about stuff I healthier and felt better, too. haven’t used myself. Usually newspapers don’t want • Vitamin D : There is controversy among west - personal stories about scientific issues. But the ern doctors about Vitamin D and COVID. I have been employee’s question was personal and the answer has taking a couple thousand units of Vitamin D every to be personal to be a walk-the-talk answer. So, here day, through the whole pandemic. Here is what I per - goes. And don’t forget I support #MaskUpWhiteEarth sonally believe. 100%. Does Vitamin D Intake Prevent COVID-19? May 2020; presented to EOC team • Linda Black Elk’s herbal medicines : I was fortunate enough to attend one of Linda Black Elk’s There is evidence Vitamin D intake may decrease herbal-medicine talks here on White Earth lands just the chances of getting COVID-19, and may also make before the COVID pandemic was officially declared. a COVID-19 case less severe. Vitamin D can boost I learned about many herbal remedies that boost the human immune response against viruses, especially body’s virus-fighting effectiveness. I didn’t use all of respiratory viruses. People with severe respiratory them, but I did use many of them. And I found infections often have low vitamin d levels. A recent research support articles for them all. Asian COVID-19 study showed people with severe COVID-19 often had lower vitamin D levels than peo - Elderberry extract —Gail and I took this every ple with mild COVID-19. Risk of severe COVID-19 day for many months during the early and middle disease for those who were vitamin D deficient was COVID pandemic. eight times higher. Fire Cider —Gail made fire cider according to Linda’s recipe and we both took it for a while. Pretty In people with normal Vitamin D levels, Vitamin potent stuff. I’ll share the recipe if you don’t already D supplementation lowered risk of any respiratory have it. I have to admit that I wasn’t able to take large infection by 12%. But in people who were Vitamin D swigs, but I did take it. Rhubarb Root and Licorice Root Tea —I See Medicine Page 31 10 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, June 2, 2021
White Earth Tribal and Community College Perspective
By Carlene Hisgun, MBA to the entrance and walk - White Earth Tribal and Community College way. He was the first face One-Call Center The One-Call Center is currently in operation as a part of the you would see when enter - Emergency Operation Center for the White Earth Nation. It is Higher education is important! Everything that ing the arena. The smile available to assist callers and respond to emails to provide you learn will shape your future. My continued edu - and pride on his face is resources and supportive services with a nurse, mental health and cation brought me to where I am today. I am an something I will never for - human services worker available Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to instructor, advisor, tutor, and IT Help desk for the get. He passed one year 4:30 p.m. White Earth Tribal and Community College later from cancer. I experi - (WETCC). I am in my fourth year of teaching and enced the complications of White Earth/Mahnomen County One-Call Center never foresaw myself being a college instructor. I my dad’s illness through + Nursing + Mental Health + Human Services truly enjoy helping others accomplish their educa - my college years. 218-983-4684 or toll free 1-833-989-2873 tional goals. I was recently asked Carlene Hisgun [email protected] I am a first-generation college student. Higher how I got my start in teach - education was encouraged through example within ing and why I believe a college education is impor - Press option #1 for One-Call Center, #2 for Feeding our Families my family. I was advised to attend Northland tant. Although challenging it is fulfilling with all the Food shelf, #3 for Nurse Triage COVID-19 information/question Community and Technical College in Thief River efforts that I apply. This is now something that I line, #4 RBC & SSC employee nurse line, and #5 Vaccine infor - Falls, Minn. The campus was small like WETCC share with students at WETCC. mation/question phone line. where I was not an enrollment number, I was a per - All businesses may require a two-year degree for son. I felt safe enough to step out of my comfort zone an entry level job. Businesses will evaluate your con - Contact the One-Call Center if you or someone you know and try new things, meet new people and be who I fidence level in technology and one’s communication need resources or contact info for : wanted to be. I had the full support of faculty, staff, skills. This concept may convince others to learn new and students which was new to me. I graduated with skills or seek higher education to reinvent them - Covid19 Triage # an Associate of Arts degree. I even gave a com - selves. Nursing/Home Health Services mencement speech as the Student Senate President. Mental Health Services This was a huge step for me. WETCC offers courses that suits your needs. White Earth DMV Services I transferred to Moorhead State University, now Advisors are ready to help you understand your Food Assistance known as Minnesota State University Moorhead semester schedule. Community Council contacts (MSUM). I focused on graphic design and market - I am reminded of a B.B. King quote, “The beau - Emergency Energy Assistance ing. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in tiful thing about learning is that no one can take it Employment Services Graphic Communications. Getting this degree was a away from you.” Registration is now open for the Veteran Services highlight. As I walked into the arena for the com - Fall semester. Contact Amber at 218-936-0417 for Elder Services mencement ceremony, I recognized my dad. He got further information on enrollment. I am looking for - White Earth Homeless Resources there extra early and sat in the bleachers directly next ward to seeing you on campus soon! Enrollment Contacts Substance Abuse/Rule 25 Assessments General COVID-19 Questions Area law enforcement officers attend cultural training General Questions Relating to WE Programs
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The White Earth Department of Public Safety/Police Department hosted a Cultural Implicit Bias Training (Understanding Native American Culture and Traditions when Investigating Crimes) on May 11-12 at the Shooting Star Casino Event Center in Mahnomen. Herb Fineday (above) from Round Lake traditions, a retired Chief of Police with Fond du Lac Nation, put on the training along with his instructors and drum group Cedar Creek. In attendance was law enforcement from White Earth Nation, along with Becker, Mahnomen, Clearwater Counties, State Patrol and other local police departments. This training was a good You can reach the AT at [email protected] collaboration between the White Earth Nation and local partners. Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Anishinaabeg Today 11
Attention White Earth Enrolled Members! It is very important to update your information with White Earth Enrollments. This includes address changes, name changes, etc. Forms are available on the White Earth Nation website. Go to: https://whiteearth.com/divisions/enrollments/forms Direct link : https://whiteearth.com/assets/files/enrollments/ENROLLMENT%20ADDRESS%20UPD ATE%20-%20NON-FILLABLE.pdf 12 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, June 2, 2021
The WE Public Health Dept. needs your voice to plan for the healthy future of our community
Understanding the story of health in the respond to your needs and guide future pro - White Earth Nation community helps support grams and services. the vision that all members deserve “mino- • Your feedback on the survey will be bimaadiziwin (the good life).” Do you have anonymous, and it will take about 20 minutes to ideas and thoughts about ways to build an even complete. healthier White Earth Nation community now • To ensure this assessment serves the and into the future? needs of our community members and that the We invite you to share your experiences information will be used in a good way, the and provide feedback at the upcoming 153rd Tribal Community Health Assessment 21 was Annual White Earth Treaty Day Celebration reviewed and approved by the White Earth and Pow Wow, where the White Public Health Research Review Board. Department will conduct a Tribal Community While you are enjoying the Pow Wow, Health Assessment. please visit the Public Health Mobile Unit at The Tribal Community Health Assessment the Pow Wow grounds on Friday, June 11, from 2021 is an opportunity for you to play a role in 10 a.m.-3 p.m. to complete the assessment and planning for the healthy future of our commu - share your experiences, needs, and ideas. nity. • To participate, you must live on the You may enter your name to be drawn for reservation and be 18+ years old. a cash prize up to $100. White Earth Public • The assessment asks questions about the Health staff will be drawing at 3:15 p.m. many factors that affect health and wellness. We look forward to celebrating with you • Your responses will help health profes - and exploring ways to move toward an even sionals on the reservation better understand and brighter, healthier future.
The 153rd WE Treaty Day Celebration & Powwow is June 11-13 Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Anishinaabeg Today 13
Application and Participant Rules for Junior and Senior Princess and Brave Contests 153rd Annual White Earth Celebration
June 11, 12 and 13, 2021 Deadline for submission of completed applications with documentation is 12 p.m. (noon) on June 11, 2021
All portions of the princess and brave contests will be held on and completed by end of night on Friday, ● June 11, 2021. This includes but is not limited to: Interview, Verification of Eligibility, Self-Introduction at Powwow, and ● Dance Competition. Please note that an introduction in our language is very helpful to the contestants. All applicants and their parents/guardians agree, through submission of their signed application, that the ● contestant: 1. Pledges to live a crime, drug and alcohol-free lifestyle at all times prior to and during their reign as princess or brave. 2. Continues with successful academics and maintains a positive role within their school and commu - nity. 3. Is unmarried may not have any pregnancies past, present or during the year that the participant holds the title of princess or brave. 4. Is an enrolled member or descendant of White Earth Reservation, documentation required.* 5. Resides on or within 25 miles of the White Earth Reservation presently and during the reigning year, documentation required.** a. If a princess or brave moves, it is the family/guardian’s responsibility to contact the committee immediately. 6. Is age 9-12 for Junior title, or age 13-17 for Senior title. 7. Is willing to represent the White Earth Reservation throughout the reigning year by traveling to and dancing at other powwows.*** 8. Cannot hold any other title of royalty while applying for or holding the title of White Earth Princess or Brave. 9. Will only be awarded the title of White Earth Celebration Princess or Brave once in their lifetime. 10. Will immediately relinquish his or her title to the first runner-up if White Earth Pow Wow Committee finds princess or brave to be in violation of these rules. Relinquishment includes returning of crown and/or sash to the White Earth Pow Wow Committee. Applications are available at the White Earth RBC Headquarters, via email and in the Anishinaabeg Today ● newspaper. Application and documentation materials must be filled out completely and will be verified by the White ● Earth Pow Wow Committee. Please mail completed application and documentation to White Earth Pow Wow Committee, PO Box 418, ● White Earth, MN 56591. Contact Dana Goodwin at [email protected] with questions or concerns. Do not rely on social media for communication. 5 5 5 5 Sr. Princess Jr. Princess Sr. Brave Jr. Brave
Please Print Clearly
Full Legal Name______Birth Date______Clan______
Address______Street (and PO Box if used for mailing purposes) City Zip Code
Phone number______Additional phone number______
School______Grade in 2021/22______
Contestant’s White Earth enrollment #______, or Descendant Contestant’s Enrolled Parent or Grandparent’s:
______Full legal name Birth Date WE Enrollment #
I, ______understand and comply with the above stated conditions for application to the White Earth Princess/Brave title. My parents/guardian and I understand and agree to have the above information verified by the White Earth Pow Wow Committee. This form gives the above-named school and the White Earth RBC permission to release and verify information entered on this Anishinaabeg Today Readers form. I also agree that all information above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Please let us know if you recently moved, or have moved in ______the past few years so we can cancel your old address. Many Participant Signature Printed Name Date papers are still being sent to old addresses!
Call the Anishinaabeg Today at ______Parent/Guardian Signature Printed Name Date 218-983-3285 Ext. 5903 or email [email protected] 14 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Cooking with children can teach life skills
By Katie Hoban, RDN, LD foods or liquids. Registered Dietitian • Closely supervise the use of knives and other White Earth Public Health kitchen tools and equipment. Take time to follow these few tips and you and At the Family Table your child are well on your way to a great cooking Working together in the kitchen can be a satisfy - experience. ing experience for parents and kids. The kitchen pro - These cooking tips were found at NDSU vides a perfect learning environment for children Extension https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/. Find more while providing a bonding experience for parent and cooking tips and great recipes there! child. Cooking together can be a recipe for building relationships and learning important life skills. Benefits of Cooking With Children Cooking with kids takes time, effort and patience, Personal Pizzas and can be very messy at times. The food may not These tasty individual pizzas create a great look as attractive as when you do it yourself; however, opportunity for letting your child help in the the benefits make it well worth the effort. Kids learn kitchen. Let each child make a personal pizza some important lessons along the way, such as: with whichever toppings he or she likes. • Basic cooking skills, including cleanup Ingredients • Reading and math skills as they read recipes and 4 (8-inch) tortillas measure ingredients 1 (4-oz.) can tomato or pizza sauce 1 clove garlic, minced • Eating healthfully 1½ c. mozzarella cheese, shredded (part • Self-confidence skim) • Self-care and personal responsibility Chopped veggies of choice • Following directions and cooperation Colorful bell peppers (green, yellow, etc.), Learning is not the only benefit children receive broccoli, cauliflower or mushrooms) while cooking with parents. Studies show that chil - 1 small onion, sliced dren also are less likely to abuse drugs in the future as Favorite meat poppings: Pepperoni, cooked a result of spending time with their parents while they sausage crumbles, bacon, canadian bacon are young. Italian seasoning (optional) Safety Comes First Instructions Cooking is fun and safe as long as you teach your 1. Lay tortillas on an ungreased cookie sheet. kids these tips: 2. Spoon tomato sauce over each tortilla and • Wash hands for 20 seconds before and after top with minced garlic. cooking and after handling raw meats or uncooked 3. Sprinkle each pizza with an equal amount eggs. of mozzarella cheese. • Rinse fruits and veggies thoroughly with cool, 4. Layer the cheese with meat, vegetable or running water before preparing or eating. toppings of your liking. • Avoid sneaking tastes of any food that includes 5. Bake at 400 F for 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly. raw ingredients such as eggs. 6. Serve. • Use dry pot holders when working with warm
Play Diabetes Bingo from the Comfort of Your Own Home
White Earth Public Health continues to run their Diabetes Bingo Program on Niijii Radio 89.9 FM and on White Earth Nation Facebook daily at 3:15 p.m. This program is for Elders 55 or over living on the reservation. Bingo cards can be picked up at your local Elderly Wellness Program site or call Katie at 218-401-3186 and she will get one for you. These cards can be re-used each week – so save your cards – new game starts each Monday and runs through Friday. Any questions or need more information call Katie at 218-401-3186. Join the fun each week and ask your friends to play too!
White Earth Nation has a Facebook page! You can reach the Anishinaabeg Today Visit us for the latest COVIN-19 updates: at 218-983-3285 Ext. 5903 or [email protected] www.facebook.com/WhiteEarthNation Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Anishinaabeg Today 15 16 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Chairmen send President letter in regards to Line 3
President Joseph R. Biden pipeline that Enbridge seeks to abandon be addressed The White House in a manner that will not put our communities and 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW our water at additional risk for environmental conta - United States of America Washington, D.C. 20500 mination that will likely occur. This is particularly Re: Request for Executive Order to Cease important as neither the State of Minnesota nor the Construction of Line 3 Federal government have existing regulations to address pipeline abandonment. Dear President Biden: Like the Keystone XL pipeline, Line 3 also As the elected leaders of the White Earth Band involves delivering Alberta tar sands crude oil of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and the Red Lake through Minnesota to a terminal in Superior, Band of Chippewa Indians (the Bands), we are writ - Wisconsin, and then onto Houston, Texas where the ing to express our appreciation for the January 20, oil will be sold into the global market. Our tribal 2021 Executive Order on Protecting Public Health members and our Treaty ceded territories are bearing and the Environment and Restoring Science to all the risk of a pipeline spill, while the Canadian tar Tackle the Climate Crisis. We also write you because sands shippers and pipeline companies reap all the we believe strongly that the construction of the profits. Tar sands is the dirtiest fossil fuel in the Enbridge Line 3 replacement pipeline (Line 3), cur - world and Enbridge is the largest pipeline infrastruc - rently underway here in Minnesota, is counter to the ture company in the world, which currently holds the goals and objectives of your Administration as out - dubious distinction for causing the largest inland lined in the Executive Order, specifically: crude oil spill in U.S. history. Additionally, Line 3 “It is, therefore the policy of my Administration will produce greenhouse gas emissions equal to 50 to listen to science; to improve public health and continuously-running coal plants in Minnesota, and protect our environment; to ensure access to clean will cross over 200 bodies of water and 800 wetland air and water...to hold polluters accountable, includ - watersheds, treaty territory, and cultural resources ing those who disproportionately harm communities held sacred by our Indigenous Nations. We are very of color and low-income communities; to reduce concerned that 50% of the new pipeline route is a greenhouse gas emissions; to bolster resilience to the green field of pristine waters where no other impacts of climate change...” pipelines exist. It is not a matter of “if” but “when” As elected leaders, we wish to state clearly that the project will degrade those waters. Enbridge has the Bands never gave consent for the construction of averaged one hazardous liquids incident every twen - this pipeline through our treaty lands. In fact, the ty days. Thirty of those incidents contaminated water Bands' governing bodies have each enacted multiple sources. This is especially troubling for us as Resolutions throughout the course of the five-year Enbridge’s selected route will cross over 40 wild rice regulatory process in opposition to the 338 miles of watersheds, and wild rice is sacred to Tribes in pipeline construction through the largest concentra - Minnesota and beyond. Wild rice is critical to our tion of wild rice watersheds in the United States. food security, one of the healthiest foods still avail - Last month, the Bands jointly filed a federal suit able to us, and is a central part of our traditional seeking to halt the Line 3 pipeline construction. We teachings, ceremonies and the migration story of our filed a preliminary injunction in the United States people. We consider these sacred wild rice water - District Court for the District of Columbia seeking to sheds to be Traditional Cultural Properties/ stay the construction of the pipeline while our appeal Landscapes, and we have treated them accordingly. of the Army Corps of Engineers’ grant of water Unfortunately, the Minnesota tribunals have thus far crossing permits is pending. Additionally, we are been unable or unwilling to comprehend the impor - jointly challenging the permits that were issued by tance of pristine waters and our Traditional Cultural the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission; and we Properties. have filed an emergency motion before the Furthermore, we assert that the Environmental Minnesota Court of Appeals seeking a stay of con - Impact Statement (EIS) submitted by the Army struction until the merits of our appeals have been Corps and reviewed by the State of Minnesota was decided. We have strong arguments in favor of the inadequate and that this review process was rushed. stay of construction because the Minnesota regulato - For example, Tribal leadership and Tribal Historic ry body concluded that the harm that would be expe - Preservation Officers (THPOs) were expected to pro - rienced by the out of state pipeline workers who vide official comments to the Minnesota Department would be sidelined during the appellate process is of Natural Resources in the Spring of 2019 regarding greater than the irreparable harm to the environment ten (10) applications for licenses and permits for as a result of the continued construction. Neither tri - Line 3, including the Water Appropriation for bunal has yet ruled on our motions to stay construc - Hydrostatic Testing and Horizontal Directions tion. Drilling and the Threatened and Endangered Species We are calling on you to respect the tribal sover - Taking Permit BEFORE being provided with the eignty of the White Earth Band and the Red Lake official Minnesota Cultural Corridor Survey Report Band by honoring the 1837, 1842, 1854, 1855 and and the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). By 1863 Treaties concluded between the Chippewa the time we received the Cultural Corridor Survey Indians and the United States, to which both Bands Report, the commentary period had closed. are beneficiaries. We ask that your Administration The human health impacts of the Line 3 pipeline include Enbridge Line 3 within an Executive Order construction are also dire. The construction of this which halts pipeline construction in the first thirty pipeline has recently brought over 4,200 largely out- (30) days of your Administration given the signifi - of-state workers into direct proximity to both the cant irreversible threats Line 3 poses to our environ - White Earth and Red Lake Reservations and the sur - ment, cultural resources, public health, and safety. rounding rural communities. These workers are often We also request that the permits issued during the grouped together for housing in trailers, hotel rooms, You can read the current and past issues Trump Administration by the U.S. Army Corps of or apartments. The living arrangements for such large of the Anishinaabeg Today Engineers allowing the discharge dredged and fill numbers of out-of-state male workers is commonly material into our rivers and streams be rescinded; at www.whiteearth.com and we further request that the original Line 3 See Letter Page 25 Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Anishinaabeg Today 17
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WETCC Graduates Bottom row from left are Margaret Myhre, Patricia Vizenor, Kizzia Kulzer, Chayann Fairbanks, Jamie Pollock, Tiffany Blue, Heather Iron Bear, Lakeisha Londo, Courtney Stueness and Brianna BrothersOfAll. Top row from left are Violet Klinkhammer, Tia Parisian, Karla Carrabou, Michael Buckanaga, Charles Littlewolf, Thomas Fairbanks, Destani Hoagland and Marcus Deegan. Not pictured: Jack Warren, Mika Stone, Faith Beckman and Melyssa Belland.
White Earth Tribal & Community College Class of 2021 Commencement Ceremony May 6 - White Earth Tribal and Community College Cultural Learning Center
A.A Degree - Ceremony Program Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Opening Song - North Twin Faith Beckmam *** Melyssa Belland ** *** Grand Entry - WE Veterans Honor Guard Tiffany Blue ** ABE/GED Graduates Flag Song - North Twin Brianna BrothersOfAll ** *** From left are Erickah Bice, Emil Hanks, Isiah Goodwin, Skyler Accobee, Michael Buckanaga * *** Opening Prayer - Jim Uran Chris Londo, Chris Chief, Angela Avila and Niomi Thunder. Not pictured: Karla Carrabou ** *** Tanner Dixon and Jordan Boe-Hopkins. Welcome Marcus Deegan ** *** Dr. Tracy Diefenbach - Associate Dean of Chayann Fairbanks ** *** Student Services Thomas Fairbanks ** *** Destani Hoagland * *** Lorna LaGue - WETCC President Heather Iron Bear * *** Michael Fairbanks - White Earth Chairman Violet Klinkhammer ** *** Sue Heisler - WETCC Council of Trustees Kizza Kulzer ** Dr. Brian Dingmann - Academic Dean Charles Littlewolf *** Lakeisha Londo * *** Keynote Speaker Margaret Myhre ** *** Brent Gish - Council of Trustee member Tia Parisian *** AICF Student of the Year Jamie Pollack ** *** Nicole Dewy Mika Stone *** Courtney Stueness ** AICF Coca-Cola Scholar Patricia Vizenor ** *** Nicole Dewy Jack Warren ** *** WETCC Honor Student Patricia Vizenor * Graduate with Honors 3.0 ** Graduate with highest Honors 3.5 and above WETCC Diploma Presentation *** American Indian College Fund Scholarship Adult Basic Education Diploma Presentation White Earth Conferring of Degrees Adult Basic Education Graduates Skyler Accobee, Angela Avila, Erickah Bice, Honor Song - North Twin Jordan Boe-Hopkins, Christopher Chief, Tanner Closing Remarks - Dr. Tracy Diefencach Dixon, Isiah Goodwin, Emil Hanks, Chris Londo, Niomi Thunder Traveling Song - North Twin 18 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Congratulations to the Circle of Life Acad
Barry Boswell Kylei VanWert Mariah Parisian
Q: What has been the most challenging part about high school? A: The most challenging part of high school has been deal - Q: What has been the most challenging part about high ing with COVID and not being in school for my senior school? year. A: Testing was the most challenging part about high Senior Quote : school; only because I didn’t do well with it. “Your future is only as good as the work you put into it.” Shayla Potter Q: What advice do you have for next year’s incoming 9th Senior Quote : graders? “Graduation is not the end’ it’s the beginning.” – Senator A: Make sure you keep up with your studies. Orrin Hatch Q: What are your plans for after high school? Q: What advice do you have for next year’s incoming 9th A: I am hoping to take some time away from school to relax graders? and enjoy life. A: My advice for incoming freshmen is to be present and live in the moment. Before you know it, high school is Calista Hanks over, and you can’t go back. Q: What are your plans for after high school? A: After high school, I plan to continue with college.
Tiana Bevins
Q: What has been the most challenging part about high school? A: The most challenging part about high school was wak - ing up early. Senior Quote: “I don’t worry about people copying me, your next move Q: What has been the most challenging part about high can’t happen until I make mine. You’ll always be school? behind.” A: The most challenging part of high school has been online education, although I was getting better grades, it Q: What advice do you have for next year’s incoming 9th was really challenging to do schoolwork in my own home. graders? Senior Quote : A: Get enough sleep, stay focused and don’t fool around. “Life isn’t about your final moments. It’s about the This is where it all starts to count. moments that led up to them.” – Stefan Salvatore Q: What are your plans for after high school? Q: What are your plans for after high school? A: After high school, I want to get into college, find a nice A: My plans for after high school are to get a job and help job that I enjoy and try to travel as much as I can. my family out with bills. Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Anishinaabeg Today 19 demy Class of 2021 graduates Chairman’s new assistant Triniti Hoagland Tyla Norcross
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Eldon Bellanger, 23, was recently hired as the new Administrative Assistant for Chairman Michael Fairbanks. Eldon and his daughter, Vivian, currently Q: What has been the most challenging part about high reside in the Mahnomen area. He is currently enrolled school? at the White Earth Tribal Community College and pre - A: The most challenging part of high school has been to PE viously worked at the Shooting Star Casino. “I’m because I picked rock climbing as my gym course. All my beyond grateful for the opportunity to work with our classmates who took that course with me know I almost Q: What has been the most challenging part about high Chairman and look forward to helping our membership fell off the rock wall in 11th grade. school? with their questions and concerns. He can be reached at Senior Quote : A: The most challenging part of school was “me.” It was [email protected]. I don’t really have a quote but going to school at COLA going to bed at night, getting myself up every morning, was amazing. It’s fun going to school here and I’m going getting to school on time, getting my work in on time, and to miss it. I loved all the apple trees and gardens around just keeping school on top of things. It’s so easy to push it UMN-Morris graduate the school. I also loved that we could call the teachers by aside when it comes to having fun. Felicia Galvan, White Earth their first name. It feels like we are all equal rather than Q: What advice do you have for next year’s incoming 9th enrollee, recently graduated teachers and students. graders? with a double degree in Anthropology and Spanish with Q: What advice do you have for next year’s incoming 9th A: My advice is to keep up the good work, they only have distinction from the University graders? four years left. They fly by like crazy if you’re committed of Minnesota-Morris. A: Every class and grade counts towards your GPA so take to graduating. Throughout her time spent school seriously. Also, respect the teachers. Q: What are your plans for after high school? at UMN-Morris, Felicia has Q: What are your plans for after high school? A: I plan to work all summer before possibly going to col - been on the Deans list each A: I am going to Bemidji State University, and I was invit - lege in Mahnomen. Also, I am going to travel to a lot of semester, been nominated as a ed to be in the honors program which I have accepted . powwows. Fulbright Scholar and a semi- finalist in 2021, and most recently a Scholar of the College. Felicia traveled throughout Europe as an exchange student in 2019, living in Spain and adventur - Joeseph Parisian ing off to Rome and Paris on her own. Felicia’s grandparents are Beverly Ellis/Bellanger and Delmar Ellis. Her parents are Kim Galvan and Raul Galvan-Morales. Q: What has been the most challenging part about high school? A: The most challenging thing about school was waking up NTW Head Start Powwow on time. Senior Quote : “Never look down on yourself over anything.” Q: What advice do you have for next year’s incoming 9th graders? A: Always try to be number one and focus on your work. Q: What are your plans for after high school? A: I plan to get a good paying job to get my own car so I can move out of my home. Eventually I want to get a more suitable job as I know I want to do more with my life and live it to the fullest my potential has to offer. Submitted photo Naytahwaush Head Start recently held a powwow. Due to the pandemic, each program held their own powwow. Normally, programs gather together for one powwow. The 153rd White Earth Treaty Day Celebration and Powwow is June 11-13 20 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Highlights of the annual Rice Lake Pow-Wow
Photos by Gary W. Padrt a The annual Rice Lake Memorial Walk and Pow-Wow was held May 30-31. The host drum was Manoomin Singers and the co-host drum was Smoke Stack. The walk was held May 31 from Roy Lake to the Rice Lake Powwow grounds. Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Anishinaabeg Today 21 Obituaries
Karen Fairbanks Linda Kay (Beaupre) Gullard Karen Fairbanks, 69, of Mahnomen, passed away peacefully amidst a small circle of Linda Kay (Beaupre) Gullard, 69, of Ogema, passed away May 13 at her home. loved ones and prayers on May 5 at Essentia Medical Center. Linda Beaupre was born Oct. 6, 1951, to Paul and Lucille (Erb) Beaupre and was Karen, also known as “Boozh” or “Gookoosh,” was born Nov. 25, 1951 to Jack raised in White Earth. She graduated from Waubun High School in 1969 and then attended Fairbanks and Mary Jane Folstrum/Fairbanks. She was the second born of eight children the Vocational Technical College in Detroit Lakes. Linda was united in marriage to Duane and grew up in Lake George, Minn. Gullard on March 6, 1976, and the couple lived in Lake Park, At the age of 10 with both parents deceased, she and her sib - Minn., before moving to Cape Cod, Maine, in 1982. They later lings were split different ways and moved around and she lived with moved to Vermont in early 1993 where they made their home. She several different foster families in the Minnesota area. MOST of was blessed with four children: Brandon, Duane, Donna and Cindy. whom she maintained loving relationships with throughout her life. Linda and Joe had known each other for many years before She graduated valedictorian from the Laporte High School in starting a relationship in 2013 that was very special to both of 1969, then she went to nursing school at Bemidji Vo Tech. She them. Joe tirelessly and lovingly doted on Linda, especially these worked at Cass Lake Detox while married to David Wells. last few months. Joe and Linda eventually moved back home to Karen had three spirited daughters with him but later divorced Ogema in late 2020. and raised them on her own in rural Bemidji areas. She worked pro - Linda enjoyed hiking, kayaking, snow-shoeing, traveling, fessionally as a seamstress to support her family and this talent later spending time with family, tending to her flower garden and was a evolved into making regalia for the greater Ojiibwe nations member of the Red Hat Society. She loved dogs, especially Labradors as she and Duane throughout Minnesota and Canada. She was most known for her jingle dress making and bred and raised them. She worked with the U.S. Postal Service for approximately 30 years extraordinary beadwork. and was promoted to postmaster in the last decade. She enjoyed the occasional casino trip After Karen’s daughters had grown, she came to live in the White Earth community. where luck seemed to always be on her side. She happily resided in Mahnomen and was loved by many. She was well known for both her generosity and fierce nature. Deeply loved, Linda’s passing will be mourned by her children: Brandon (Jamie) Wirth of Callaway, Duane Gullard of Centralia, Wash., Donna Hershey of Athol, Idaho, Karen enjoyed many things - such as playing bingo and cards, listening to music, danc - and Cindy Hall-Messier (Dale) of Spirit Lake, Idaho; siblings: Cheryl Kjolberg and Joel ing, socializing and meeting new people. Karen never felt more proud than when she was Beaupre (Ruth) of Ogema; special friend of eight years, Joe Gaboriault of St. Johnsbury, surrounded by her family. Vt.; grandchildren: Warner and Sharli Wirth, Gavin Gullard, Jeffrey (Courtney) Hershey, She will very missed. April and Jasmine Messier, Kean, Jeffrey Jr., Benny Hershey; and by numerous nieces, Karen is survived by daughters, Kerri (Terry) Jourdain of Laporte and Sarah Headbird nephews, friends and extended family. of Cass Lake, Minn.; brother, Will (Lorraine) Klaus; sisters: Sylvia Jean (Eddie) Lemay, Liz (Gary) Pierce and Missy (Cliff) Fairbanks; six grandchildren; and her We’eh, Lorrie Lemay. She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Lucille Beaupre; husband, Duane She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Jane and Jack Fairbanks; daughter, Gullard; brother, William “Billy” Beaupre; sister, Karen Mortenson; brother-in-law, Mindy Swan; sisters, Shirly Adams and Denise Dahl; and brother, Freddy Fairbanks. Rodney Kjolberg; son-in-law, Jeff Hershey; and granddaughter, Krissy Hershey. The wake for Karen began May 9 and continued until her traditional service on May Funeral services were held May 20 at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in 10, all held at the White Earth Community Center. Ogema. Interment: Calvary Cemetery in White Earth. Interment: Lake Park Catholic Cemetery in Lake Park. Arrangements: Northern Peace Funeral Home of Walker, Minn. Arrangements: David-Donehower Funeral Home of Detroit Lakes. Online condolences: www.northernpeace.com Online: www.daviddonehower.com
Marcel “Mark” Jay Basswood Lillian Irene Greene Lillian Irene Greene, 70, passed away peacefully in her sleep while under hospice care Marcel “Mark” Jay Basswood, 29, of Ponsford, passed away unexpectedly on April 29 on May 13 at her home in Detroit Lakes, where she was surrounded by loved ones. It sad - at his home. dens our family to say Lillian lost her battle with cancer. Marcel was born May 12, 1991, to Nora Lee Jones and Richard Leroy Basswood Jr. in Park Rapids, Minn. Mark went to Pine Point School. He liked to draw, cook, and play video Lillian, known as Lily or Irene to friends and family was born Oct. 11, 1950, to games. He loved being at home with his family and he enjoyed Charles and Dorothy (Jackson) Greene in White Earth. She went to White Earth being an uncle. His humor was the best part of him. He didn’t like Elementary School until her family moved to Detroit Lakes, where to clean or be alone. He worked for housekeeping at the Shooting she graduated High School in 1969. After graduation, Lillian Star Casino and he was looking forward to going back. Growing up moved to Minneapolis and attended cosmetology school and he was a happy kid, he loved being a homebody and playing; foot - became a beautician for a short while. Lillian met and married ball, kickball, and volleyball. Mark loved being around his uncles. Brent Lamblez and they eventually made their home in Moorhead, He worked for the Summer Youth Program growing up. He was the Minn. Lillian and Brent had two sons, Zachery and Xavier Fire Keeper. Lamblez and a daughter, Vanessa Lamblez. Marcel spent his days to the fullest and enjoyed everything he Lillian started working for Northwestern Bell Telephone had done, even laying down watching TV. He really enjoyed watch - Company and after many years retired from there. ing his sports and the Super Bowl - his favorite football team was Lillian adored her children and grandchildren and took great the Vikings hoping that they would win. He loved his family and pride in caring for them. She had a heart that is unmatched when it made sure they were safe, he was a loving brother and son. His smile and laugh were full came to caring and giving to others, even if it meant her going without. She did not like to of love and joy. receive gifts because she felt someone else could probably use it more than her. Lillian had Loved deeply, Marcel’s passing will be mourned by his parents, Nora Jones and a soft spot for dogs, cats and any other animal that made their way to her house. She would Richard Basswood Jr.; brothers: William L. Butcher II, Shawn Jones, Benjamin (Rainey) take them in to her loving home and keep them safe until a forever home could be found Jones, Travis Norcross, Richard Basswood III and Dennis Norcross; sisters: Jolynn Jones, for them. Her kind heart and laugh were unmatched. Audrey (Daniel) Jones, Corrine Jones and Jennifer Hernandez; nieces, Lillian and Lillian is survived by her sons, Zachery (Jessica) Lamblez of Alaska and Xavier DanniLynn; nephews, George and Gabriel; uncle, Charles Jones; aunties, Lenora Jones and (Jenny) Lamblez of Moorhead; daughter, Vanessa Lamblez of Detroit Lakes; sisters: Robin Jones; baby puppy Piper; many uncles, aunties, nieces, nephews; and longtime Marilyn Ericson, Pamela Greene, Linda Hjeslsand and Wanda Greene; brothers, David and friend, Amy Thompson. Gary Greene of Detroit Lakes; as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his brother, Joshua Jones; sister, Cheyenne Norcross; unborn niece; nephew, Rock Keezer III; niece, Kayla Butcher; nephew, Robert Brown; grandpar - Lillian is preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy (Jackson) Greene and Charles Iver ents: Corrine Goodman-Jones and Thomas Jones Jr., and MaryJo and Richard Basswood Greene; brothers, John and Anthony Greene; sister, Deborah Greene; nephew, Cordell Sr.; uncles, George Goodman and Thomas Jones III; and his auntie, Lorena Jones. Belcourt Jr.; and granddaughter, Tala Lamblez. Arrangements: David-Donehower Funeral Home of Detroit Lakes. Arrangements: David-Donehower Funeral Home of Detroit Lakes. Online: www.daviddonehower.com Online: www.daviddonehower.com 22 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Obituaries
Nicole Mae Rindahl Anthony Joseph VanNett Nicole Rindahl, 35, of Minneapolis, formerly Mahnomen, died May 11 from injuries Anthony VanNett, age 35, of White Earth, died unexpectedly on May 19. sustained in an automobile accident. Anthony Joseph VanNett, known by many as Tone or 2 Tone, was born June 11, 1985, Nicole Mae Rindahl was born July 4, 1985, in Minneapolis to Pamela Leonard and Tim in Minneapolis to Ashley and Donovan Bellanger. Growing up, his younger years were split Rindahl. Growing up, her childhood years were split between the between the Cities and White Earth. Twin Cities and the Mahnomen area. Nikki attended Edison High During high school, Tone was athletic and enjoyed playing both School and graduated from Mahnomen High School. Following her basketball and football for Ogilvie and Waubun. Following gradua - schooling, she moved to Fargo, N.D., and welcomed a beautiful tion from Waubun High School he attended United Tribes Technical daughter, Kordia. While living in Fargo, Nikki worked at Johnny College in Bismarck, N.D. He welcomed a son, Avery, before mov - Carino’s as a hostess and server. She met Michael Hernandez and ing to Minneapolis and enrolling in Globe University of Business for the two were united in marriage. Although, Nikki and Mike production management. Tone then moved to Colorado where he divorced they remained friends and Mike continued to be supportive lived with family and worked construction. He had moved back to of Kordia. White Earth to make his home and recently received his LLC to start Later, she dated Ryan White and together they were blessed VanNett Construction Company, with guidance from Aaron Keezer with two sons, Debwe and Arrow. The family lived in Fargo for a (Uncle Bruise). time before moving to Bemidji, Minn., to make their home for sev - Tone enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He espe - eral years. Nikki then made the move back to the Minneapolis metro where she has lived cially loved his son, Avery. Tone was always willing to go out of his way to assist others if since with her friend and companion, Herb Jones. they needed it and always there for his family and friends. One of Tone’s greatest accom - Nikki entered this world with a bang on July 4th and she has been a firecracker ever plishments was his production company “Steady Grind” where he promoted up and coming since. However, she was rather disappointed when she got old enough to realize the fire - artists. Together with Notty North they produced Yun N8VZ. Although gone too soon, he works her dad was lighting weren’t just for her birthday! Nikki was a wonderful person who will always be loved and missed by those who knew him. will be remembered as an independent soul with a free spirit. Her go with the flow and laid- Tone is survived by his mother and father, Ashley and Donovan Bellanger of White back attitude lent itself to be non-judgmental and helped to express her love for people. Earth; son, Avery Beaulieu VanNett; sisters: Christin (John Goodman) VanNett, Cynthia Everyone was family and she cherished the times spent with her friends and family. Nikki Bellanger and Azalea Stone; brothers: Izaiah Stone Sr., Anthony Thompson and Lawrence embraced her Native American culture and enjoyed attending pow wows and making dream Goodman Sr.; grandmas: Helen Fischer of Big Lake, Minn., Barbara Jean “Kate” Jenson of catchers. She also loved spending time in the woods and just taking in the simple beauty of White Earth, Jeanine Bellanger of White Earth and Dorothy Sam of Mille Lacs; and many what nature had to offer, usually barefooted. In addition to family, Nikki had a passion for aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. animals of all kinds, often taking on rescues or ones in need of extra love and attention. He was preceded in death by his biological father, Joseph VanNett; grandpas: Eugene Although gone from this life to soon, her spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew and Fischer, Eddie Jay VanNett and Francis Bellanger; and his great grandparents. loved her. Traditional services began May 24 at the White Earth Community Center and continued Nikki is survived by her dad, Tim (Cheryl) Rindahl of Waubun; mom, Pam (John) until the time of the service on May 25. Boomgaarden of Cross Lake, Minn.; step-dad, William Johnson of North Minneapolis; Interment: Bellanger Family Cemetery in White Earth. daughter, Kordia Rindahl of Perham, Minn.; sons, Debwe and Arrow White of Bemidji; Arrangements: Anderson Family Funeral Home of Mahnomen. grandma, Joann Johnson of North Minneapolis; significant other, Herb Jones of Online website: [email protected] Minneapolis; sisters: Breanna Leonard of Perham, Amanda (Winston) Wadena of Naytahwaush and Kimberly (James) Roadfeldt of West Fargo, N.D.; nieces and nephews: Glen, Chance, Harper, Camren, Carissa, David, Vivian, Kamrynn, Sterling and baby Ellen Frances Whiteman Leonard, arriving soon; in addition to her aunts and uncles. She is preceded in death by her grandparents and several aunts and uncles. Ellen Frances Whiteman was born Nov. 16, 1971, to Justin Bonus and Edna Whiteman. A funeral service was held May 20 at Samuel Memorial Episcopal Church in She was lovingly raised by Bill and Julie Whiteman in the Nett Lake, Minn., area where she Naytahwaush. attended school. Following her schooling, Ellen moved to the White Earth area to make her The services were recorded and are available for viewing online on our website. home. Arrangements: Anderson Family Funeral Home of Mahnomen. For a number of years, she traveled and moved back and forth between the White Earth Online website: [email protected] Reservation and Bois Forte Reservation before settling in the Mahnomen area. Ellen has made her home in Mahnomen for the past 20 years and worked var - ious jobs including at the Shooting Star Casino. As her health began Janice Leona (Vizenor) Lindstrom to decline, she was forced into early retirement and lived off and on with her daughter, Chris, including the past seven months. Ellen Janice Leona (Vizenor) Lindstrom, 75, of Forest Lake, Minn., began her journey into the died May 3 at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home under Spirit World on May 7. We celebrate her life and union with her dear husband, Roy the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley at the age of 49. Lindstrom and beautiful, loving grandson, Austin Roth. She also Ellen will be remembered as the little lady with the great big joins her sisters, Joyce and Gloria, and nephew, Brian. heart. She was always willing to help out anyone in need and could Janice was born Oct. 28, 1945, in Ponsford. Her Indian name, continuously brighten your day when you were feeling down with Nindaanis (My Girl) was given by her grandfather. She was a mem - her jokes and smiles. Ellen had a great sense of humor and loved to ber of the White Earth Nation of Ojibwe, Bear Clan. Janice was laugh and have a good time. raised on and near her Pine Point community and Park Rapids, She was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan who also loved spend - Minn. Leaving the reservation early in her life, she remained in the ing time with family and her grandkids. In her spare time, Ellen enjoyed playing bingo, Twin Cities area until the time of her passing. She dedicated a life - watching comedies and funny movies, playing board games, especially Scrabble, working time serving her people, working to create better pathways and crossword puzzles and the occasional trip to the casino. She also liked attending concerts improved systems around criminal justice, Indian child welfare, and and listening to heavy metal rock like Metallica and Mötley Crüe. Although gone to soon chemical health and substance abuse programming. She was truly a from this life, Ellen will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. leader, creating programming that today are nationally recognized Ellen is survived by her parents, Bill and Julie Whiteman; daughters: Chris Kier, Brea models and making significant impacts in the lives of her community, and individuals. Hoagland, Angel Hoagland and Hayleigh Bush; sons: Damian Zornes, Donald Hoagland III Janice leaves behind her loving mini schnauzers, Mindy and Maggie. Beloved mother and Ezra Hoagland; seven grandchildren; sister, Stephanie Werdier; brothers, Joseph of daughter, Sheri Riemers (John); son, Robin Timm (Michelle Williams); daughter, Jennifer Whiteman and Matthew Whiteman; and several nieces and nephews. Roth (Guy Lidstad) and daughter, Shannon Timm-Bassett; and loving grandchildren: Katie She was preceded in death by her grandparents, biological parents, and many aunts and (Cody), Luke, Derek, Alley, Carissa, Chase and Christian. uncles. She is survived by her sisters, Renee and Ravonn; and brother, Rodney (Gloria). Traditional services were held May 8 at Bois Forte Tribal Government Center in Nett We would also like to acknowledge her Juel Fairbanks Recovery Services family whom Lake. she loved and adored. She remained Executive Director up to the moment of her passing into Arrangements: Anderson Family Funeral Home of Mahnomen. the Spirit World. Online: www.andersonfamilyfh.com Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Anishinaabeg Today 23 Obituaries
Delores “Jeannie Viz” Jackson Debra Ann Warren Delores “Jeannie Viz” Jackson, 71, was called home May 4 at her home in Mahnomen, Debra Ann Warren passed away peacefully on May 13 at her home in White Earth. surrounded by her family and under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Debra was born Dec. 14, 1956, in Park Rapids, Minn., to Patricia Ann Warren and Jeannie was born July 7, 1949, in White Earth. After high school, she enrolled in the Roderick John Warren. She grew up in Minneapolis, going to school there before moving Criminal Justice program at Moorhead State University in Moorhead, Minn. Jeannie worked up to the Pine Point area. She graduated at Park Rapids Area High School. and lived in various cities in Minnesota and Wisconsin, most recently making her home in She worked as a cashier at Shooting Star Casino and Northern Mahnomen for the past few years. One of her biggest passions was Lights then worked for PCA up until the time her health started to working as a mental health counselor in Moorhead. take a toll. She loved playing cards with Melvin, going to bingo, Family was of the utmost importance to Jeannie. She worked being at the casino, spending time with family and being on the hard to raise her children while instilling in them the important core road. She had the biggest heart and was always willing to give values needed to be a successful adult. Her lifelong partner, Blaine, someone the shirt off her back. She adored her family and grand - her children: Curt, Brenda and Mike, along with her grandchildren children. and great-grandchildren were the ones who really completed her. She loved her family more than anything and cherished every Deb will be missed deeply by her children: Percy French Sr., minute she had with them all the way up to her time of passing. Louis Tiokasin Sr., Gina Tiokasin, Joseph Sarii, Caroline French Jeannie was a kind and gentle woman with the biggest heart. Her and George French; siblings: George (Joyce) Warren, John Warren, smile lit up every room she entered. In her spare time, she enjoyed Jeffrey Goose, Roderick Goose, Jeanne Goose and Ruth Warren; trips to the casino and board games. her babies: Randy Warren Sr., Tricia Jones, Victoria Tiokasin- Jeannie is survived by her loving partner, Blaine Buss of Mahnomen; children: Curt Peake and Don Tiokasin; grandchildren and great grandchildren; many aunts, uncles, Jackson of Elbow Lake, Brenda Jackson of Mahnomen and Mike Garvin of Fargo, N.D.; nieces, nephews and friends; and longtime best friend, Nora Jones. grandchildren: Jenna, Jessica, Gracie, Almir, Sky and Emmy; great-grandchildren: Oakley, She is preceded in death by her parents, Patricia and Rodrick Warren; sisters, Louise Adelaide, Jocelyn, Evelyn, Declan, Julian, Orlando and Emilio; and sister, Sandy of Hanks and Lorraine Warren; brothers, Robert Warren Sr. and Danny Warren; daughter, Connecticut. Laurene French; granddaughter, Lydia “Lafonda” Nichols; grandson, Michael Allen Clark; Jeannie was preceded in death by her parents, Earl Vizenor and Cecelia Jackson; infant and favorite cousins, Melvin Goodman and Steve Goodman. daughter, Ruth; infant grandchildren, Jordan and Aaron; along with numerous close family Arrangements: David-Donehower Funeral Home of Detroit Lakes. members. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Online: www.daviddonehower.com Blessed be the Memory of Delores “Jeannie Viz” Jackson. Arrangements: Anderson Family Funeral Home of Mahnomen. Online: www.andersonfamilyfh.com Concealed Louisa Rose White
Louisa Rose White, 58, “Waase Anakwadook Ikwe,” which means “Shining Cloud Lady,” of Columbia Heights, Minn., journeyed to the Spirit World on May 1 from Cass Carry Class Lake, Minn. She was born Jan. 19, 1963, in Cook, Minn., to Zora (Byrd) and Donald White. Louisa was a free spirit. She loved her freedom to speak and be herself. She liked to listen to others tell their story, likewise she liked to be listened to when telling hers. Louisa was altogether wise and very sophisticated. She deeply and strongly loved her children, and her family, and her friends, whom she loved Retired Sheriff Brad Athmann-Instructor spending time with. Whenever the opportunity arose, she enjoyed cooking for them. Louisa also loved listening to her music. She is Law Enforcement Instructor for Clear deeply loved and will always be honored by her children, her family and her friends. Model of Minnesota Use of Force Laws Those who precede her in death are her loving and most caring friend, Charles David Vikre; her children’s fathers, Bernard Protection For Family and Home Dewayne Bower; father, Donald Jesse White; mother, Zora Darlene White (Byrd); uncles, Daniel White and Richard White; sister, Saturday, June 12th, 10 a.m. Sharon Rae White (St. John); brother, John Jay White; niece, Heather Rain Kingbird; and nephew, Anthony Wayne Hare Jr. Louisa is survived by her children; Billy (Krystal) White of Mahnomen, Kristen (Pete) Headbird of Cass Lake, Rudolph (Danielle) White of Columbia Heights, Angel (Larry) Twin Lakes Fire and Ambulance Station Bower of Henderson, Ky., and DeWayne Bower of Mahnomen; her children’s father, Larry Duchane; brothers and sisters: Calvin Jean White, April Gale Greene, Donald Jay White, County Road 4, Naytahwaush, MN Robert James White and Melody Joy White; and grandchildren and great grandchildren. The wake for Louisa began May 7 and continue until a traditional service on May 9, all 4 Hour Classroom and Firearms Qualification held at the Battle Point Community Center in Federal Dam, Minn. Anton Treuer was her Spiritual Advisor. Pallbearers for were Billy White, Kristen Headbird, Rudolph White, Angel Bower, DeWayne Bower, Larry Lovelace, Ethan Jackson and Dylan Headbird. Her Bring firearm and 20 rounds of ammo honorary pallbearers were all her grandchildren. Interment: Boy Lake Cemetery in Boy Lake, Minn. Firearms available for qualifications if needed Arrangements: Northern Peace Funeral Home of Walker, Minn. Online condolences: www.northernpeace.com Register at class location. Cost is $85 Class open to ages 20 and up. You can reach the Anishinaabeg Today at 218-983-3285 Ext. 5903 or [email protected] FOR QUESTIONS? CALL 218-261-0266 24 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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By Chris Serres ed social workers to make unwarranted removals, and pover - As a child, she went to live in nearby Park Rapids with her Star Tribune ty made it difficult for Indians to qualify as adoptive parents. grandparents, who lived in a rustic wood cabin with an out - Before ICWA, 25% to 35% of Indian children were being house and wood-burning stove. Janice L. Lindstrom, a social worker and champion of removed from their homes; of these, 85% were placed out - At 16, Lindstrom moved to the Twin Cities and did a legal rights for American Indians, and who testified in side of their families and communities — even when able series of odd jobs before being hired at the Minneapolis Congress for stronger protections for Indian children and and willing relatives were available. American Indian Center. The center’s director, Frances families, died of cancer May 7. She was 75. A member of the White Earth Nation of Ojibwe , Fairbanks, was impressed by Lindstrom's toughness and Lindstrom helped tribes and counties across the nation Lindstrom experienced this injustice firsthand. She watched asked her in the early 1980s to coordinate a new program to to develop programs to ensure that federal law was followed as two of her younger sisters were placed in separate homes monitor the state's compliance with ICWA and ensure that and Indian children were not forcibly removed from Indian in Stillwater with non-Indian foster parents. Adding to the tribes were notified when Indian children were being families. trauma of this separation, the family later discovered that removed from their homes. Her work was made possible by the Indian Child one of Lindstrom’s sisters had been sexually abused and Lindstrom and her team faced numerous barriers, Welfare Act (ICWA), a landmark federal law passed in 1978 underwent forced sterilization while in foster care. including local social workers and judges who were not designed to end the practice of taking Indian children from “My mother could not stand the desecration of our fam - familiar with the new federal law and the unique status of their homes and placing them in boarding schools or foster ilies — the way they were breaking up our people — and she tribes. But she persuaded counties in the metro area to allow care. The law gives tribes the right to intervene in adoptions fought with tenacity to prevent it,” said Lindstrom's daugh - her team to monitor court proceedings and to intervene in in which Indian children are put up for adoption and placed ter, Sheri Riemers, government and community relations cases where Indian children were being removed or parental with non-Indian families. director at the Ain Dah Yung Center, a St. Paul-based shelter rights were being terminated. Tribes across the nation would At the time, many Indian children were being removed for runaway and homeless youth. adopt similar court-monitoring programs. from their birth parents not for abuse or neglect, but because Lindstrom was the oldest of five children born on the of perceived or real poverty. Harsh living conditions prompt - White Earth Indian Reservation in northwestern Minnesota. See Lindstrom Page 29 Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Anishinaabeg Today 25
Letter from Page 16 White Earth Nation Council of Elders referred to as “man camps” and the arrival of man Ojibwemowin language speakers are at significant 2021 Meeting Schedule camps near Indigenous communities have long been risk. For example, for those whose first language problematic with a direct correlation to missing and learned at home is Ojibwemowin, there are now 0 Tuesday, June 8 - Naytahwaush Complex, Elder Nutrition murdered Indigenous women and girls (MMIW) as adult speakers remaining in White Earth and rough - Tuesday, July 6 - Rice Lake Elder Nutrition rates of violence, sexual assault and human traffick - ly 160 speakers at Red Lake. Tuesday August 3 - Elbow Lake Elder Nutrition Building ing of Indigenous women increase. o White Earth Public Health contact tracing For example, the December 15, 2020 and case management teams are now struggling to Tuesday, September 7 - Pine Point Elder Nutrition Minnesota Department of Public Safety Missing cope with multiple case clusters of COVID-infected Tuesday, October 5 - Naytahwaush Complex, Elder Nutrition and Murdered Indigenous Women Taskforce deter - and COVID-exposed citizens. Tuesday, November 2 - Rice Lake Elder Nutrition mined that while Native American women and girls o The primary referral destination for transport in Minnesota represent one percent of the state's of seriously-to-critically-ill Red Lake and White Tuesday, December 7 - White Earth Congregate Building population, they make up nine percent of murdered Earth members for specialty medical care in Fargo, All meetings will be held at our Elder Nutrition Sites after women and girls in Minnesota. Additionally, this North Dakota has reached a point where it cannot figure is likely significantly higher given challenges lunch at approximately 12:30 p.m. We ask that all cell accept transports of our seriously-ill citizens phones be turned off or put on vibrate out of respect. to data collection and underreporting. The report because no ICU or general hospital beds are avail - also found that "sexual and physical violence able. Any Elder that is 55 or older and an enrolled member of against Indigenous women occurs at disproportion - this Nation can become a member. There is no fee for ately high levels in areas near extractive industries, o Over 100 people, largely women, elders, and membership, but we do ask that all members be active by underlining the overlay of sexual and economic culture bearers, have been arrested for protecting participating in fundraisers, parades, or other activities of exploitation ... The ‘two rapes’ that occur too often their water, wild rice and treaty lands. These indi - this Council. We do allow non-Natives to be a member, but in these camps is that of both the land and women.” viduals have been grouped together and held in jail not have voting rights. cells for one or more nights during a global pan - The arrival of over 4,200 out-of-state workers demic. We believe that arresting women, elders, and Any questions can be relayed to one of our current Board during a global pandemic is also deeply concerning. culture bearers undermines the goals of your members. Thank you for your compliance. Rates of COVID-19 within Minnesota have contin - Administration just as they undermine our own cul - ued to rise and recent research has shown that tural values and sovereignty. American Indians are four (4) times more likely to die from COVID-19 complications. Currently, there The direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts of are not enough PPE supplies, ventilators, medical this pipeline will remain a threat to our treaty rights, facilities or COVID-19 vaccines to keep our com - our sacred places, our food security, and our collec - munity members protected from the rise in COVID- tive access to water for generations to come. The 19 cases that the arrival of over 4,200 Enbridge interests of our sovereign indigenous Nations and workers will cause. Of particular significance are the American people must supersede the interests of the following direct impacts from the pipeline con - a Canadian multinational corporation and we ask struction: that your Administration take decisive action to o All land-sharing/ neighboring Counties with resolve these current conditions through an the White Earth and Red Lake Nations experienced Executive Order as the lives and well-being of rising COVID-19-related cases and deaths in White Earth and Red Lake citizens depend on it. December 2020. Respectfully submitted, o White Earth's COVID testing program has seen a rise in percent-positive rates from less than Darrell G. Seki Sr., Chairman 2% in the spring to weekly values nearing twenty Red Lake Band of Chippewa 20% positive during the same time period that Enbridge workers arrived in Minnesota. Michael Fairbanks, Chairman o Our elders, culture bearers and White Earth Band of Ojibwe Federal jury convicts Itasca County man for vehicular assault on White Earth Reservation
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A federal jury convicted an Doerr, was trying to run people over and chasing Itasca County man May 20 on charges of assaulting people through the neighborhood. When law an individual with his vehicle, resulting in serious enforcement arrived, they found a chaotic scene with Fergus Falls bodily injury, announced Acting U.S. Attorney W. neighbors outside and two badly injured victims 218-736-5673 Anders Folk. whom Doerr had hit with his vehicle. Law enforce - *Licensed in Minnesota and White Earth Tribal Courts Kevin Roger Doerr, 35, was convicted on one ment took Doerr into custody and the victims were count of assault with a dangerous weapon and one airlifted to the hospital. count of assault resulting in serious bodily injury. A sentencing date has yet to be scheduled. At “Today, a jury held Mr. Doerr accountable for sentencing, a federal district court judge will deter - A message from White Earth WIC assaulting an individual and terrorizing a small, quiet mine any sentence after taking into account the U.S. community,” said Acting U.S. Attorney W. Anders Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. WIC is still open! Call to schedule an appointment today. Folk. “I commend the work of the prosecution team This case is the result of an investigation con - All appointments are being completed via phone. and our investigative partners who pursued justice in ducted by the White Earth Police Department, the You can reach WIC Monday - Friday this case.” Becker County Sheriff’s Office, the FBI Headwaters from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at 218-204-0399. According to court documents and evidence pre - Safe Trails Task Force and the Mahnomen County sented at trial, on April 7, 2020, Doerr was driving Sheriff’s Office. erratically through Elbow Lake Village on the White Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Gina L. Allery Earth Indian Reservation. Neighbors called 911 to and Assistant U.S. Attorney Deidre Y. Aanstad tried You can reach the AT at 218-983-3285 Ext. 5903 report that a silver Chevrolet Monte Carlo, driven by the case. or email [email protected] 26 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Anishinaabeg Today 27 Mahnomen Library book drop now open
Due to construction on West Madison streaming movies and TV shows and much Ave., the Mahnomen Public Library's book more are available 24/7 at larl.org/eBooks. drop was temporarily inaccessible. At this About Lake Agassiz Regional Library time, the book drop is now accessible and Lake Agassiz Regional Library is a can be used again. consolidated public library system com - The library is open Tuesdays from 1-7 prised of 13 branch libraries and nine LINK p.m., Wednesdays from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sites serving the residents of seven counties Thursdays from 12-6 p.m., Fridays from 10 in northwest Minnesota. For more informa - a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 tion on this and other LARL events and ser - p.m. and is located at 203 Main St. S. in vices, contact the Lake Agassiz Regional Mahnomen. Digital resources including Library office at 833-522-5275 or online at free downloadable eBooks, eAudiobooks, www.larl.org. Area youth can win prizes reading books
Lake Agassiz Regional Library is The program will be offered from June bringing an exploration-themed Summer 1-July 31 at libraries and LINK Sites in the Library Experience to youth ages 0-18 to following communities: Ada, Bagley, communities in Becker, Clay, Clearwater, Barnesville, Breckenridge, Climax, Mahnomen, Norman, Polk, and Wilkin Crookston, Detroit Lakes, Fertile, Fosston, counties. Beginning June 1, youth can read Hawley, Mahnomen, McIntosh and to win great prizes as well as attend outdoor Moorhead. LARL’s LINK sites are found in events in celebration of the tales and trails Cormorant, Frazee, Gonvick, Halstad, of the region. Hendrum, Lake Park, Rothsay, Twin Valley Those interested in participating are and Ulen. encouraged to stop by their local library or Lake Agassiz Regional Library is a LINK Site or track their reading virtually consolidated public library system com - using the Beanstalk app (download the app prised of 13 branch libraries and nine LINK at larl.org/explore/kids). Information about sites serving the residents of seven counties the program and event lists are available at in northwest Minnesota. More information larl.org/explore. is available at www.larl.org.
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Staff available: Monday-Friday / 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Phone: 218-935-2359 or toll free: 1-844-282-6580 Call volume is at a high level, please leave your name and DOB with a brief message of your questions. Your concerns are very important to us. We strive for same day/next day return call. Family Cases contact : Tina Swenson Ext 3265, Annie Erickson Ext 3309, Jeana Ketter Ext 3291, Jennifer Scott Ext 3313, Lori Savoie Ext 3274 Adult Cases contac t: Shellie Racer Ext 3307, Lori Drift Ext 3312, Christy Wadena Ext 3709 Aged, Blind, Disabled contact : Crystal Fineday Ext 3306 Administrative Assistant : Aimee Hisgun Ext 3715, Wendy Johnson Ext 3305, Teresa Kappedal Ext 3715 Concerns or comments : Financial Service Manager, Amy Littlewolf Ext 3290 Mailing Address : PO Box 100, Naytahwaush, MN 56566 DROP BOXES AVAILABLE: ***We have five fax locations to receive documents*** Naytahwaush Sports Complex : 218-936-3104 Mahnomen Backgrounds Office : 218-936-2508 Detroit Lakes Workforce Center : 218-844-5811 Bagley Financial Services : 218-694-6507 White Earth Financial Services : 218-983-4294 IMPORTANT: SNAP/Cash/Emergency Applicants Internet users/online applications : Applymn.dhs.mn.gov No internet/no problem : Call our office and we will guide you through the appli - cation process. If you have any questions regarding Public Assistance programs and the applica - tion process, please let us know.
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Anishinabe Legal Services available help Elders who are victims of abuse & scams Find Us If You Can! Where is White Earth Mental Health Submitted by Anishinabe Legal Services 65. Remedies in the various courts range from orders for protection to appointing guardians. For more infor - Come checkout what White Earth Mental Health will be doing Unfortunately, elders are often the targeted for mation about starting a legal action you can contact in your community this summer! abuse and scams because they are perceived to be vul - tribal courts directly or Minnesota Courts Help Center. During the months of June, July and August, White Earth nerable. Abuse and scams cover a wide range of activ - · For Minnesota call 651-435-6535 or visit Mental Health will be conducting pop-up visits with their lemonade ities from someone withdrawing money you did not www.mncourts.gov/Help-Topics/Self-Help- stand throughout the communities on the White Earth Reservation. approve, to psychical neglect or harm; and the actors Centers.aspx Activities will include outdoor games, giveaways, treats, etc. range too - from close relatives to complete strangers · For White Earth Tribal Court call 218-983-4648 for the youth and their families. on the other side of the world! In Minnesota, the or visit www.whiteearth.com/divisions/judicial/home If you see Mental Health and their stand, take a selfie with the Commerce Department estimates 90% of financial · For Leech Lake Tribal Court call 218-335-3682 booth - text or email a copy of the picture and you will be entered to fraud towards elders is from people they know! or visit www.llojibwe.org/court/court.html win a prize. Pictures can be emailed to judy.simpson@whiteearth- It can be difficult to know what to do. To start, · For Red Lake Tribal Court call 218-679-3303 or nsn.gov or text to 218-401-6325. Make sure to include your name you can report abuse if you or someone you love has visit www.redlakenation.org/courts/ and contact information. been mistreated or neglected. Report anonymously to Depending upon the type of abuse and your eligi - the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center at 844- bility (your age, finances, location) you may be able to 880-1574. They’re open 24 hours a day, 7 days a get free legal help from Minnesota Legal Services at week. If you report, your identity will remain confi - 218-751-9201 for Northwest Minnesota, Legal Aid of dential unless there is a court order. For scams, you Minnesota call 800-292-4150, Northeast Legal Aid of can report anonymously at the center just listed, or Minnesota at 800-933-1112, Anishinabe Legal contact Minnesota Commerce Department at 800- Services at 800-422-1335, or others. 657-3602. You can also go online to the Minnesota Important Resources for Elders in our Area Office of the Attorney General and submit a Fraud · Minnesota Help Link - www.minnesotahelp. Report at www.ag.state.mn.us/Consumer/Seniors/ info/SpecialTopics/Seniors Default.asp · Minnesota Attorney General Help - Common Scams : Spam calls, fake Medicare, www.ag.state.mn.us/Consumer/Seniors/Default.asp IRS, and grandchildren. · Quick Guide to Fraud from Minnesota If you’re getting spam calls you can report them Department of Commerce www.ag.state.mn.us/ to Federal Trade Commission at 888-382-1222 or Consumer/Publications/SeniorsGuideFightFraud.asp enter your phone number online on the Do Not Call · Minnesota Elder Justice Center - www.elderjus - List at Donotcall.gov ticemn.org or 651-440-9300 Remember, Medicare, the IRS, and other impor - · Minnesota Indian Area Agency on Aging - tant governmental agencies WILL NOT ask for sen - www.mnchippewatribe.org/elder_services.html sitive personal information by phone, email, or text. If Services at Anishinabe Legal Services (ALS) you get a phone call from someone claiming to be For Elders from the IRS, Medicare or even your bank, and they At ALS, we offer important services free of want your personal information such as your social charge to eligible clients in the White Earth, Leech security number or account number, hang up! The Lake, or Red Lake Nations and surrounding areas! In Office of the Minnesota Attorney General has a saying general, our guidelines state you must be 60 or over to “when in doubt, don’t give it out.” help with Health Care Directives, Power of Attorneys, If you think you might actually be contacted by a or Wills. But we also offer these services if you’re dis - governmental agency or financial institution then call abled, terminally ill, or about to undergo a life-threat - back on a trusted number you have from a reliable ening medical procedure. Call today to do an intake source. For example, if someone calls from your bank and find out if you’re eligible, 218-335-2223 or 800- and wants your information just hang up, check the 422-1335. back of your bank card and call that number instead. 1. Health Care Directive Calls or letters from fake yet convincing agencies ask - With the coronavirus, you may consider a Health ing for Elder’s Social Security Numbers or other per - Care Directive as more important than ever in the sonal information is very common. Call our office unfortunate event you are unable to make decisions immediately if you are a victim of this occurrence. In regarding your medical care. A Health Care Directive this situation, it is necessary to request a fraud alert is an important legal document that directs a person of and freeze your bank account. Nationwide Credit your choosing to be in charge of medical treatments Bureaus such as Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion and decisions in the event you cannot. Minnesota will assist you with this process. Attorney General’s website at www.ag.state.mn.us/ Consumer/Seniors/Default.asp has a sample online Likewise, if anyone calls claiming to be someone you can fill out yourself or contact legal services for you know like a grandchild and they need you to wire assistance. money or send a prepaid card but not tell anyone since they’re in trouble, be weary! Using a credit card will 2. Power of Attorney protect you better from a scam than wiring money or A Power of Attorney is a legal document that prepaid cards. names a person of your choosing to make important decisions about your affairs, like your finances. The What if the abuse is more than money or prop - Power of Attorney can be general – the person you erty? named can make broad decisions for you, or specifi - All three northern Minnesota Bands have code cally – they can only make decisions in certain named provisions for elder abuse or protection. Leech Lake areas of your affairs. Check out the Minnesota includes elder abuse in the domestic violence code. Attorney General’s website at www.ag.state.mn.us/ White Earth has a code provision specifically for Consumer/Publications/PowersOfAttorney.asp for a protecting elders and vulnerable adults. Red Lake basic sample and more information or contact legal does too. service organizations for help! The state also has a statute protecting elderly per - sons and vulnerable adults. Each jurisdiction defines an elder slightly differently and ages range from 55 to See ALS Page 29 Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Anishinaabeg Today 29
Scroll from Page 7 cance of the items they buy, according to an expert in policy that requires all Native American items to be Please update your address! the field, who said people often believe they are col - reviewed by experts before they are sold. Update your address with White Earth Enrollments even if lecting part of a past culture. “As it stands in the United States, there’s no con - you updated your address with White Earth Licensing (IDs), “But that’s not the case at all. That’s one of the sistent methodology yet as to how to handle these White Earth Election Board, or the Anishinaabeg Today. incredible things,” said Kinew. “The Midewewin is objects,” he said. “They are all lumped into one cate - still alive, the birch bark scrolls are still used, our gory and treated as, essentially, goods in the free mar - Call White Earth Enrollments at 218-983-4643 ancestors are still speaking directly to us through ket.” items like this.” But by ensuring that culturally significant items ** Let the newspaper know if you recently moved so A birch bark scroll is among the most treasured are identified by tribes, Blanchet said, buyers can have we can cancel your old address. items Arsenault might locate in her weekly searches. more confidence they are purchasing items that are “I think that different treaties that have been appropriate to collect. He thinks having such a policy Many papers are still being sent to old addresses! signed, and these scrolls, are the two most critical tan - has actually helped his business. gible pieces of instructions and responsibilities and Last week, on the day the birch bark scroll was Call the Anishinaabeg Today at 218-983-3285 Ext. 5903 protections and help that [exist],” she said. set to be sold, it was removed from the list of items for or email [email protected] They’re so significant that it’s hard to put their sale, something that rarely happens. value into words. “I can’t think of a document that When he found out about the scroll’s presence on would mean more,” she said. the list, Blanchet had begun negotiating to buy it ‘It’s a wonderful moment’ directly and return it to the White Earth Nation, offer - While a federal law — the Native American ing the top assessed value of about $2,500. Graves Protection and Repatriation Act — requires Late last week, the seller agreed. And Blanchet museums and universities to return human remains said that, so far, more than 20 people have stepped for - and culturally significant items to tribes, it doesn’t ward, offering to help pay for the scroll. apply to private collections. And the process of repa - Skinner Auctioneers declined an interview triation can take years. request, but said in a statement that the company Arsenault thinks this small victory points to the stands “alongside all Indigenous peoples’ rights need for more protection, and more help for tribes that claims, and we evaluate each on a case by case basis. are trying to reclaim important items with, in many In this particular instance, we were able to work to cases, limited resources. develop a solution to address and satisfy all those The Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act, a involved.” bill currently making its way through Congress, would Jaime Arsenault is looking forward to the prohibit the export of sacred Native American items to moment when she can pick up the scroll and return it collectors in other countries. It would increase penal - to White Earth. ties for stealing and illegally trafficking items, and “It’s a beautiful thing,” she said. “It’s a wonderful would establish a framework for the voluntary return moment. There’s a lot of relief.” of significant items. Each time a piece of Anishinaabe culture is But identifying those culturally significant items returned, she said, it provides a small bit of communal among the thousands of utilitarian and artisanal healing in a story filled with trauma. objects sold at auction every year, is part of the chal - “A lot of times, that story is, you know, ‘…and lenge. Sean Blanchet, who co-owns Revere Auctions then this was taken away, and then this was taken in St. Paul, said auction houses need to do more to away, and then we lost this, and then that happened,’” identify sacred items when they appear on lists for said Arsenault. “But what if the story didn't have to sale. end there?” “It’s important to understand that this does not Arsenault said she’ll keep scanning the auction represent even 1 percent of the objects that come to listings. market currently in auction houses, and that are “I always look for those opportunities where we bought and sold by collectors of Native American art don’t have to end that way,” she said. “Things can and artifacts,” he said. “This is a very, very small slice come home again.” of those objects.” She knows there are still many valued items that Revere Auctions, Blanchet said, has established a need to come home.
Lindstrom from Page 24 “Janice was tenacious,” said Rose Robinson, a ment center in St. Paul for men with substance abuse longtime friend and former director of the Minnesota disorders. She put the center on sounder financial Indian Women’s Resource Center. “She understood footing while encouraging healing through Indigenous that when you take a child away, then you are discon - culture and traditions. necting that child from their community and their rela - In her final days, Lindstrom continued to counsel tionships.” residents. “They revered her like a mother,” said For the past 17 years, Lindstrom was executive Riemers, her daughter. “She took them under her wing director of Juel Fairbanks Recovery Services, a treat - like they were her own sons.”
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3. Social Security & Public Assistance Benefits process to local social service agencies and social We are here to help make sure that you are getting security offices and we follow up with the agencies. the correct amount of money you are owed! ALS helps Often, our advocates assist Elders with these processes you navigate Survivor Benefits, Retirement Benefits, and help them get more assistance than they got SSI, and public assistance benefits you may be eligible before. We verify that Elders in the community have for. For instance, many Elders on SSI are also eligible all necessary documents on file, and are re-filing in a for public assistance benefits such as Food Stamps, timely matter so they are not taken off of benefits. Minnesota Supplemental Aid, and Medical Assistance. We’re here to help make sure you’re being taken care At ALS, we are able to help with the application of rather than taken advantage of! 30 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, June 2, 2021
WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT TRAFFIC COURT TRAFFIC COURT CHILDREN’S COURT CHILDREN’S COURT In the Matter of Charles Thomas Ortley; In the Matter of Glenn Eugene Sommers; In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: DOB: 05/19/1990 DOB: 12/05/1970 Nakita Ione Eischens Trenton James St. Clair Summons for Appear in Court Summons for Appear in Court Summons of Petition and Hearing Notice Summons of Petition and Hearing Notice Court File No. T21-0212 Court File No. T21-0193 Court File No. CC19-0965 Court File No. CC19-0965 YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on June 23, YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on June 23, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. an Initial Hearing on the 2021, at 10:00 a.m. an Initial Hearing on the YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on March YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on March traffic citations will be held at the White Earth traffic citation will be held at the White Earth 18, 2021, a Suspension of Parental Rights 18, 2021, a Suspension of Parental Rights Tribal Court at 35500 Eagle View Road Tribal Court at 35500 Eagle View Road Petition was filed with the White Earth Tribal Petition was filed with the White Earth Tribal Ogema, MN 56569. You are asked to contact Ogema, MN 56569. You are asked to contact Court regarding your child in file CC19-0965. Court regarding your child in file CC19-0965. Court Administration at 218-983-4648, ext. Court Administration at 218-983-4648, ext. A pretrial hearing on the matter is scheduled A pretrial hearing on the matter is scheduled 5757 to receive a copy of the citation. If you 5757 to receive a copy of the citation. If you for July 8, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. You are asked to for July 8, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. You are asked to fail to appear for this hearing, the Court may fail to appear for this hearing, the Court may contact White Earth Tribal Court contact White Earth Tribal Court find you in default and/or held in contempt of find you in default and/or held in contempt of Administration located at the RTC in White Administration located at the RTC in White court. court. Earth, Minnesota at 218-983-4648. If you fail Earth, Minnesota at 218-983-4648. If you fail to appear for this hearing the Court may find to appear for this hearing the Court may find Dated : May 10, 2021 Dated : May 11, 2021 you in default and enter an order. you in default and enter an order.
Please contact Court Administration to Please contact Court Administration to Dated : May 24, 2021 Dated : May 24, 2021 make arrangements to appear by phone make arrangements to appear by phone Veronica Newcomer Veronica Newcomer due to Covid-19. due to Covid-19. Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare
WE TRIBAL COURT WE TRIBAL COURT We see reminders of how heroes among us have CHILDREN’S COURT CHILDREN’S COURT sacrificed — from overseas to our own backyards In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: By Amy Klobuchar farm field near St. Cloud. In 2019, Chief Thomas Christopher Syrup Brittany Lace St. Clair U.S. Senator - Minnesota Warrant Officer Rogers, Chief Warrant Summons of Petition and Hearing Notice Summons of Petition and Hearing Notice Officer Nord, and Sergeant Plantenberg of It’s been said that a nation that forgets Court File No. CC18-0567 Court File No. CC19-0941 the Minnesota Army National Guard tragi - its defenders will itself be forgotten. We tell cally lost their lives in a helicopter crash. YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on June 29, YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on March the world who we are as a country by how They made the ultimate sacrifice. Their 2020, a Suspension of Parental Rights Petition 18, 2021, a Suspension of Parental Rights we honor our fallen heroes on this sacred Black Hawk helicopter went down on the was filed with the White Earth Tribal Court Petition was filed with the White Earth Tribal Memorial Day — and every day. property of Larry and Helen Krippner, who regarding your child in file CC18-0567. A con - Court regarding your child in file CC19-0941. quickly assembled a temporary flagpole tested hearing on the matter is scheduled for A pretrial hearing on the matter is scheduled I lost my dad earlier this month [May], July 8, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. You are asked to con - for June 24, 2021 at 1:15 p.m. You are asked to making this my first Memorial Day without and raised the Stars and Stripes above a tact White Earth Tribal Court Administration contact White Earth Tribal Court him. My dad served during the Korean War snow-covered field to signify to the fami - located at the RTC in White Earth, Minnesota Administration located at the RTC in White and was stationed in Germany. He was lies of the fallen that they were thinking of at 218-983-4648. If you fail to appear for this Earth, Minnesota at 218-983-4648. If you fail incredibly proud to be a veteran, and he is them. What began as a single flagpole is hearing the Court may find you in default and to appear for this hearing the Court may find now continued on by a permanent memorial enter an order. you in default and enter an order. now laid to rest among so many heroes at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. A news - honoring their legacies. Dated : May 24, 2021 Dated : May 24, 2021 paperman, he loved to write about ‘heroes On this Memorial Day, we carry that Veronica Newcomer Veronica Newcomer among us’ — ordinary people doing extra - spirit forward in remembering the heroes Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare ordinary things. among us whose commitment to our coun - That phrase applies to all of our try never wavered, even during the most nation’s service members and veterans who difficult times. have made the ultimate sacrifice, showing To all those who served, who are serv - WE TRIBAL COURT immense bravery and selflessness ‘to pre - ing, or who are remembering a loved one CHILDREN’S COURT Attention serve our heritage of freedom,’ as President who made the ultimate sacrifice, we honor Eisenhower once said. Today, we continue you, today and every day. In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: to support those who protect this heritage Amy Klobuchar is a lawyer and politi - Any Man Coming Forward as the Father of AT Readers! by properly honoring the fallen. cian who has served as a United States sen - the Child of Nakita Eischens You MUST update your address Fallen service members like Quentin ator representing Minnesota since 2007. Summons of Petition and Hearing Notice and name with White Earth Enrollments even if you updated Gifford, from Mankato, who was on the Court File No. CC19-0965 your address with White Earth U.S.S. Oklahoma when it was torpedoed Licensing (IDs), White Earth Election during the attack on Pearl Harbor. The YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on March Veterans Crisis Line Board, or the Anishinaabeg Today Navy awarded Quentin both the Purple 18, 2021, a Suspension of Parental Rights Heart and the World War II Victory Medal Petition was filed with the White Earth Tribal The Veterans Crisis Line after his death, but his remains were left Court regarding your child in file CC19-0965. Call White Earth Enrollments connects veterans in crisis and A pretrial hearing on the matter is scheduled at 218-983-4643 unidentified. Lost but not forgotten, their families and friends with for July 8, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. You are asked to Quentin’s brothers — both veterans — pro - qualified, caring responders contact White Earth Tribal Court ** Please let the newspaper know if vided DNA to forensic scientists that helped through a confidential toll-free hotline, Administration located at the RTC in White you recently moved so we can cancel identify their brother’s remains. online chat, or text. Earth, Minnesota at 218-983-4648. If you fail your old address. Many papers are to appear for this hearing the Court may find Around the world, we see reminders of still being sent to old addresses! Veterans and their loved ones you in default and enter an order. how heroes among us have sacrificed — can call 1-800-273-8255 and press from overseas landmarks to our own back - 1, chat online or send a text Dated : May 24, 2021 Call the Anishinaabeg Today yards. message to 838255 to receive Veronica Newcomer at 218-983-3285 Ext. 5903 or confidential support 24 hours a day, Attorney for WE Indian Child Welfare email [email protected] We see one of those memorials — which was erected just this year — in a 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Anishinaabeg Today 31
White Earth Tribal Court selected to join NCJFCJ Implementation Sites Project The National Council of Juvenile and Family Enhanced Resource GuidelinesAs part of their Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has selected 12 new state involvement in this project, Implementation Sites and tribal courts to join their Implementation Sites will work to make meaningful change, evaluate Project, which seeks to improve outcomes for abused progress, as well as share challenges and successes and neglected children and their families. with other courts across the country. The White Earth Tribal Court, led by Judge David Implementation Sites will integrate promising prac - DeGroat was one of the 12 news courts selected to tices, as defined by the NCJFCJ’s Enhanced join this project. Resource Guidelines: Improving Court Practices in The NCJFCJ’s Implementation Sites Project, Child Abuse and Neglect Cases to guide their system which is funded by the U.S. Department of Justice, reform efforts. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency “Our Native children are our past, present, and Prevention, provides child abuse and neglect courts future,” said Judge Kendra Hurtado, lead judge of the with training, technical assistance, and tailored sup - Wind River Tribal Court in Wyo. “They will be the port from a site manager to improve the handling of individuals who other generations look to for guid - dependency cases and improve the lives of families ance in our culture and traditions. What the Wind and children. River Tribal Court learns from being a Tribal Court Each site selected will use a judicially led col - Model is what we will pass on to our children.” laborative stakeholder team to assess current prac - “We are pleased to be selected by the NCJFCJ tices, identify goals, and implement change to and are enthusiastic to begin working to learn new improve their court practices and the delivery of ser - and innovative ways to implement best practices to vices to families and children. improve our juvenile court system,” said Judge These 12 new courts will join the current roster Hurtado. of 25 state and tribal court Implementation Sites across the country, bringing the total to 37 jurisdic - About the National Council of Juvenile and tions working with the NCJFCJ to implement best Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ): practices in the handling of child abuse and neglect Founded in 1937, the Reno, Nev.-based National cases. Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, is the “We are thrilled about the opportunity to partic - nation’s oldest judicial membership organization and ipate in the NCJFCJ’s Implementation Sites Project,” focused on improving the effectiveness of our said Magistrate Lori Morgan, lead judge of the Allen nation’s juvenile and family courts. A leader in con - County Superior Court, Ind. “The idea of developing tinuing education opportunities, research, and policy strong collaborative relationships, implementing best development in the field of juvenile and family jus - practices, and improving court systems for the bene - tice, the NCJFCJ serves an estimated 30,000 juvenile fit of children and families in our county is a shared and family court professionals and is unique in pro - mission with the NCJFCJ and is an amazing opportu - viding practice-based resources to jurisdictions and nity for our community.” communities nationwide.
Medicine from Page 9
deficient, Vitamin D supplementation lowered respi - medical study that clearly shows people who do ratory infection risk by 70%. Most of us who live in moderate exercise, like a brisk walk, for 30 minutes cold-winter-weather climates are somewhat Vitamin a day, cut their risk of getting serious COVID or fatal D deficient by early spring, if not all the time. COVID in half. That’s almost as good as some of the Sunburn-safe levels of natural sun exposure to the current COVID vaccines. Gail and I go for walks skin help produce Vitamin D naturally in our bodies. together, at least on my days off. Check labels for foods that are Vitamin-D forti - • Personal Spiritual Communication : I don’t fied. Normal recommended daily allowance of tell anybody else how to talk with Gichi Manidoo. Vitamin D is 600-800 units. But in the COVID era But I do talk with Gichi Manidoo every day, many we should each be getting at least 1,000-2,000 units times a day, in several ways. I learned long, long ago of Vitamin D a day. Vitamin D toxicity, caused by that my time talking with Gichi Manidoo is the best taking more than 4,000 units of Vitamin D a day on healing medicine in my life. You can make your own a regular basis, can cause high blood calcium levels, decision and choose your own way/s. Or not. It’s nausea, vomiting, weakness, poor appetite, constipa - your call. tion, weight loss, confusion, heart rhythm problems, frequent urination, bone pain, kidney problems, and So, that’s it. Simple, clear, and personal. I calcium kidney stones. Taking 60,000 units of believe in and practice Anishinaabe prayer, Vitamin D a day for months has caused very danger - Anishinaabe ceremony, Anishinaabe medicines, nat - ous Vitamin D toxicity. Be careful, but buy some vit - ural remedies like vitamin supplements, and exer - amin d on the way home! cise. I hope this is a good answer to the good ques - • Vitamin C : I did a term paper in college on tion posed by the employee at the recent vaccination Vitamin C for curing viral infections including the talk. Oh, that reminds me. I also got the first COVID common cold. I’ve known ever since that Vitamin C vaccine I could get, as soon as I could get it. is a good, safe antiviral. And, as I’ve said this year, My Anishinaabe nenaandawi`iwed and spiritual there are four coronaviruses that already cause the teacher, Wimbaa-Okan-Ogimaa and I agreed long common cold. I didn’t know that in college. But ago that the best way for western and traditional heal - when I found out about it a year ago, I was even more ers to work is respectfully and honorably, together. sure about taking extra Vitamin C. Western medicine is pretty good at some curing. But • Exercise : I’m even worse at exercise than I am it is traditional medicine that does the true deep heal - at tea. But there is a solidly-reliable, recent western ing. 32 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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Happy 40th Anniversary Happy 12th Birthday to my hubby - June 22 EMINDER (SON) R ! & Michael Dakota Happy Birthday Howah Ads are $5 with a (officially an elder ) picture or $4 without. to my other half Jeffery Thompson We all All payments must June 23 love you be made in advance . my little man!!!! No exceptions Love you June 7th forever,
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Statement from IHS Acting Director Elizabeth Happy Birthday Fowler on the President’s Fiscal Year 2022 to The President’s Fiscal Year 2022 Budget adverse effects of continuing resolutions and govern - Kivi Girls released today includes significant new investments ment shutdowns. Advance appropriations for the IHS 2021 for IHS, tribal, and urban Indian health programs that would also provide parity with how the Veterans will expand access to health care services, modernize Health Administration is funded. Mandi (20) aging facilities and information technology infra - Molly (7) structure, and address urgent health issues, including Maggie (18) HIV and hepatitis C, maternal mortality, and opioid Mazie (21) use. Kitti (48) It also includes funding to improve health care quality, enhance operational capacity, and recruit and retain health care providers. Additionally, the budget Happy Father’s Day Mike Happy Father’s Day fully funds contract support costs and Section 105(l) From Thaddeus leases, and proposes to reclassify funding for both Joe T. accounts as mandatory beginning in fiscal year 2023. Love you The President’s Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Your girls and Family requests a total of $8.5 billion in discretionary fund - ing for the IHS. This is an increase of $2.2 billion dollars, or 36 percent above the fiscal year 2021 Happy Birthday enacted funding level. The budget proposes the largest single-year funding increase for IHS in Terri T. decades, which is a significant step in meeting Ella, Hanna, Eevi America’s commitment to tribal nations and will and your family begin redressing health disparities in Indian Country. This announcement acknowledges the need to identify long-term solutions to address IHS funding Happy 18th Birthday Happy Fathers Day challenges, which have a direct impact on the health Miranda Bevins Papa of American Indian and Alaska Native people. As a We All Love You Sister first step, the budget includes a new advance appro - June 3rd priations request for the IHS beginning in fiscal year 2023. Advance appropriations will provide critically needed stability for IHS, tribal, and urban Indian health programs by setting an estimated level of You can reach the Anishinaabeg Today funding that would become available at the begin - at 218-983-3285 Ext. 5903 or ning of fiscal year 2023. This would insulate IHS, tribal, and urban Indian health programs from the [email protected] Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Anishinaabeg Today 33
PP School Meeting Minutes Attention New Homeowners The Day Labor Program is & Existing Homeowners Pine Point Regular School Board Meeting recruiting for Shooting Star Thursday, April 15, 2021 @ 4:30 p.m. If you are in need of a Well and Sewer System Casino positions Pine Point School Staff Room for your house/ trailer home you can contact White Earth Water & Sewer for an application as Cash pays daily 1.0 Roll Call – Meeting called to order by chairman Gerald we receive grants. Adams at 4:36 p.m. Must be enrolled or descendant Members present – Michael Swan, Marva Aitken, Gerald Requirements to qualify for the grants are: W9 Required Adams, Allison Jones, Sara Hunt, Teresita Diaz Ex-officio – Christopher Schulz, Principal * Tribal Enrolled member If you are interested please call 2.0 Recognition of Visitors – Bonnie Meeks 218-936-2444 or 218-401-0197 3.0 Approval/Amendment of Agenda – Motion by Allison * Reside on the White Earth Reservation Jones to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by * Show proof of land (Land Deed/Tribal Land Teresita Diaz. All in favor. Motion carried. agreement) and proof of homeownership 4.0 Approval/Amendment of Minutes – Motion by Michael Swan to approve the March 1, 2021 minutes as pre - * 18 years of age or older sented, seconded by Marva Aitken. All in favor. Motion carried. * Must have electricity, heat source, and interior 5.0 Finance plumbing to the home 5.1 Treasurer’s Report – Motion by Marva Aitken to * Income verification approve the Treasurer’s Report for March 2021 as presented, seconded by Sara Hunt. All in favor. Motion carried. (some existing home owners grants require) 5.2 Payment of Bills & Electronic Funds Transfer & Credit Card Transactions – Motion by Michael Swan to Contact us at 218-983-3202 approve the payment of bills for the month of March 2021 in the amount of $60,203.28 for check #31005 through check #31079 and the EFT for Federal/State/TRA Payroll Tax & Credit Card Transactions, seconded by Allison Jones. All in favor. Motion carried. 6.0 Unfinished Business 6.1 No unfinished business 7.0 New Business 7.1 LTFM – Water Heaters – Motion by Marva Aitken to approve quote from Ackerman Plumbing & Heating Option #2, seconded by Allison Jones. All in favor. Motion carried. 8.0 Principal’s Report – Discussion on 4th Quarter; MCA Testing; Parade; Picture Day; Math/Science Camp; Drama Camp. No action needed. 9.0 Public Participation – Upcoming activities Culture Camp, Community CleanUp, Demolition Derby 10.0 Adjournment – Motion by Michael Swan to adjourn the meeting at 4:57 p.m., seconded by Teresita Diaz. All in favor. Motion carried.
In Need of Septic Pumping? If you need your septic system pumped call the White Earth Public Works Department at 218-983-3202.
Enrolled elder (55 years & older) - $25
Enrolled member (54 years & younger) - $80
Non-enrollee (any age) - $115 You can reach the Anishinaabeg Today at Non-White Earth Businesses - $120 [email protected] (Must live on White Earth Reservation) or 218-983-3285 Ext. 5903 34 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Thank You
The Family of Shelby Bush would like to thank every - one for all the love and support. A big thanks to Heidi Goodwin and Miss Brown for helping us get Shelby on her journey, don’t know what we would have done without you both! Also thanks to everyone who brought food and everyone who sent cards and prayers. Big thanks to the drum group and the NCCS staff for all the food donations and also all the love and hugs. Thanks for everyone that stopped by with all the good hugs… Thanks to Anderson Family Funeral Home for all the help. We are blessed with awesome family and friends, and we are also blessed to live in this community.
Much Love to all, Family of Shelby Bush
Multi Family Garage Sale
Garage Sale : June 4 (Friday) and June 5 (Saturday) at Sugarbush Town Hall, 32003 County Rd. 143. Several families. Furniture, vintage, household, crafts, baby items, clothing: various sizes - children, women and men, and many more miscellaneous items. Clean. Starts around 8 Ganawendandaa Nibiikaangi a.m.-5 p.m. Let’s Protect Our Waters
Fund Raising/Rummage Sale for Paul’s Passion : Help Stop Aquatic Thursday, June 3 and Friday, June 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hitchhikers at 25304 County Highway 39 in Osage, Minn. Furniture, clothing, toys, kids clothing, plus more. North of Snellman Lake Grove Township To avoid spreading aquatic invasive species do - East Shell Lake and Bass Lake. the following: Monthly Meeting Notice BEFORE launching and BEFORE leaving. Notice is hereby given to the citizens of Lake Grove u Real Estate Remove aquatic plants and aquatic animals Township, County of Mahnomen, State of Minnesota, u Drain lake/river water away from the landing that the monthly Township meeting will be held June u 15 . The meeting will commence at 7:30 p.m. at the Strawberry Lake - trailer house with unfinished addition. Dispose of unwanted live bait in the trash Jerome Wolbeck residence. Includes steel dock, swimming raft, shed. Has water and It’s unlawful to transport aquatic plants, and sewer. Tribal members. Only $60,000. FIRM. Call 218- zebra mussels Lori Tibbetts, Clerk - Town of Lake Grove 204-0362 or 218 401-0412. Serious inquiries only. . Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Anishinaabeg Today 35
Celebration honors Carl Fransen
Submitted photo
RDO of Mahnomen recently donated a John Deere tractor to the White Earth Tribal and Community College (WETCC). From left are WETCC Extension Cultural Coordinator Jim Uran, WETCC Extension Educator Bob Shimek, WETCC Extension Supervisor Diane McArthur, WETCC Community Extension Service Director Lisa Brunner, R.D. Offutt Farms Midwest Operations Manager Warren Warmbold, R.D. Offutt Farms Capital Buyer Shawn Nelson. Submitted photo With time comes change, people move on in their life and so it goes with White Earth Urban Liaison Carl Fransen. On May 14, WE Tribal and Community College community garden the White Earth Resource and Supportive Service Department celebrated Carl’s retirement after 14 years of service to the White program receives tractor and tiller donation from RDO Earth Urban community. Carl’s service will be greatly missed by all who worked with him. Thank you Carl for all the hard work you To support a growing community garden pro - ensure a safe and sustainable food supply,” McGovern did, we will all miss you! Have a long and happy retirement! The gram, White Earth Tribal and Community College said. “We’ve been neighbors with the White Earth retirement celebration was held at Wabun Park in South (WETCC) accepted a tractor and tiller donation from Nation for decades and we are proud to support this Minneapolis. R.D. Offutt Farms (RDO) in Mahnomen. program.” WETCC Extension Educator, Bob Shimek, said The tractor is a 2019 John Deere 3033R with a the community garden program has grown over the front loader and a new John Deere 665 Rotary Tiller. Mahnomen Indian Ed. Powwow years from helping a few families on White Earth It is equipped with a hydro transmission, mechanical Nation to serving more than 35 multi-generational front wheel drive and 33-horsepower engine. families. Shimek and a team from WETCC create or pre - Prior to the donation, Shimek used his personal, pare family garden plots by tilling the land and provid - older tractor or the WETCC Extension team manually ing seeds and starter plants. They also provide support prepared each garden. during the growing season. “The donation of the tractor is a huge cornerstone “The goal of the program is to encourage White for nutrition security on the Reservation,” Shimek Earth members to eat nutritious, locally grown food,” said. “The benefits will be felt in many ways through - Shimek said. “Family gardens are planted with a vari - out White Earth Nation.” ety of vegetables and fruits, including carrots, beets, Lisa Brunner, Director of WETCC’s Community corn, potatoes, tomatoes, strawberries, raspberries and Extension Services Department, said, “White Earth more.” Ojibwe Nation is a federally designated food desert, While the program spans the entirety of the White and the generous donation of a much-needed tractor Earth Nation, there’s concentrated gardens in the Pine and tiller from RDO Farms will have a direct impact Point and Rice Lake areas. The WETCC Extension in supporting our work with the community to till team also plants gardens on campus and donates food their gardens.” grown to White Earth citizens or for use at the Brunner went on to credit Shimek for developing College. Last year, when grocery store aisles were a relationship with RDO Farms over 20 years, during empty due to COVID-19, WETCC Extension donated Submitted photo which time he experienced the company implement - more than 3,000 pounds of food to the community and ing sustainable farming practices to create a more eco - the Elderly Nutrition Program. The Mahnomen Indian Education Program hosted the school’s logically responsible agricultural practice. 5th annual powwow on May 5. This was the first time the event Shimek said there are many partnerships in place has been held outdoors and the weather was perfect! This year’s to make this program a success. “Bob shared it is important to recognize that Host Drum was the Mahnomen School Drum. Invited drums “The University of Minnesota-Crookston grows RDO Farms has made advances in technology, includ - included the Manoomin Singers, Smokey Hill and WE Boyz. our seeds in a greenhouse during the winter,” Shimek ing using less water and pesticides, planting cover said. “And this year, local businesses will help distrib - crops on early harvest fields, extending the average Co-Emcees of the powwow were Eugene Sommers, a culture ute approximately 5,200 seed packets and 3,000 crop rotation to four years and probably planting more teacher at Mahnomen and senior student Nathan Stech. Parent starter plants to community members.” pollinator habitat than any agricultural entity in the Lucas Hisgun directed the arena and the White Earth Honor Keith McGovern, RDO Farms President, said the state,” Brunner said. “It is through good relationship Guard joined in celebration. community garden program aligns well with RDO’s building that we will graciously accept this donation Thank you to all those who helped make the 5th annual school mission. and continue to move forward in a good way to be powwow a success! “As farmers, we appreciate everyone’s efforts to good relatives to each other and Mother Earth.” 36 Anishinaabeg Today Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Circle of Life Class of 2021 May 28, Circle of Life Academy Gym
Graduates Honor Song Tiana Bevins COLA Singers
Barry Bosewell Opening Remarks Mariah Parisian Calista Hanks Triniti Hoagland Congratulatory Salute Sheila Michaels Tyla Norcross Joseseph Parisian Arvig Memorial Scholarship Awarded to Triniti Hoagland Mariah Parisian Presentation of Graduates Shayla Potter Lynda Wadena Kylei VanWert Mike Bunker
Processional Manaaji’ wem ingiw gaa WE Color Guard / Students Kanawenimigooyaang (Honoring those that helped us) Opening Ceremony Matt Meyer COLA Singers Seniors Merlin Deegan Photos by Gary W. Padrta Welcome Traveling Song Nine seniors from the Circle of Life Academy graduated May 28. Back row from left: Tiana Bevins, Mike Bunker COLA Singers Joseseph Parisian, Barry Bosewell, Triniti Hoagland, Shayla Potter and Calista hanks. Front row from left: Kylei VanWert, Mariah Parisian and Tyla Norcross.