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

FDL Forester Christian Nelson chops down a European Buckthorn shrub in the woods not far from the Holy Family Church on Reservation Road. 1720 BIG LAKE RD. The hearty, invasive shrub tends to wipe out vegetation in its path. The Presort Std Reservation prescriptive fire crew has contracted with Carlton County to CLOQUET, MN 55720 U.S. Postage burn out a few thick areas of the pest next year. See story on page 3. CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Paid Permit #155 Cloquet, MN In This Issue: 55720 Buckthorn removal ...... 3 Music awards ...... 5 RBC thoughts ...... 6 A Veteran’s story...... 7 Rez adventures...... 8 Captain Smith...... 9 Fall recipes...... 14-15 Community news ...... 18 Page 2 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | November 2009 Local news Energy Assistance The cause of the fire is not next 90 years or so, forest types Large number of diabetes prevention tips and yet known as of late October. in the Duluth area, including prizes. Program offers relief Also unknown is the damage red and white pine, birch and flu cases at Cloquet Stop by the Head Start gym for heat bills cost. Residents are expected to aspen, will recede northeast to School District between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. on The FDL Energy Assistance be back in their apartments by Thunder Bay, and prairie-like With more than five percent Wednesdays for activities and Program is accepting applica- Thanksgiving. habitats common in southern of its students sick with the a snack. All Head Start parents tions for the heating season The hallways will be painted, and central Minnesota will flu, the Cloquet School District will receive Parent Points for that started on Oct. 15 2009 and said Barb Purtu, housing direc- move into the Northland. reported more absences due to attendance and all participants ends on April 15, 2009. Ap- tor. Rooms have been “fogged” By the end of the century, the flu than any school district will be eligible for a monthly ply early! Applications can be to remove the smell of smoke. Minnesota could become mostly in the area. “Our numbers are prize drawing. found at www.fdlrez.com under In addition, an alarm system prairie said Lee Frelich, one of increasing daily,” said Sarah El- November’s prize will be a community services -- energy will be installed. the study’s authors from the lena, the district nurse. harvest food basket. Call Head assistance. Additional improvements university’s Department of For- So many kids were home sick Start at (218) 878-8100 for more Or just stop by the Energy were already on board for the est Resources. at one point that the district has information. Assistance Program offices housing complex. The heavy Some areas of forest will re- had to report its student absenc- at the Tribal Center, 1720 Big entrance door will be replaced main in the state’s cooler areas, es to the Minnesota Department Brookston addresses Lake Road, Cloquet. This is an early in November by an auto- but right now, it’s clear that of Health. income qualified program so mated door. A sprinkler system the prairie takeover has already However, other districts are needed stop by or look on line to see if will be installed. The complex migrated into the northeast. catching up to Cloquet: Two Note to Brookston residents: you qualify. entry will be renovated to in- For example, summer Harbors, Duluth and Proctor please send us your current ad- If you need more information, clude a canopy, and a courtyard droughts like that experienced seemed to be flu-free at the dress so you can be put on our call Tammy at (218) 878-2603 or will be installed. in northeastern Minnesota this beginning of the year but are mailing list for monthly flyers Joan, (218) 878-2658. year stress forests, Frelich said. catching up. and community notices. Please Rainfall needs to fall once a The story was reported in the send the information by mail to Northland woods week to keep a forest thriving. Duluth News Tribune. Bryan Bosto, Brookston Center, Elder Complex fire “If you don’t get that, you 8200 Belich Rd., Cloquet, Minn. receding; prairie to 55720. You can reach Bryan by under investigation have a prairie,” Frelich said. Head Start program A fire at the Cloquet Elder replace forest “We’ve had these mini-droughts email at bryanbosto@fdlrez. Building, 1580 Big Lake Road, A new University of Minne- nearly every year for the past offers tips, snacks, com. His phone no. is (218) occurred on Oct. 18. Two apart- sota study claims that sub- six or seven years.” activities 878-8048. ments were extensively dam- stantial areas of Minnesota’s The research was published The Fond du Lac Head Start aged; one was gutted and the northern forests may convert in the September “Ecological program will host “GymAntics other was damaged by soot and to savanna or grassland do to Society of America.” The story & SnackTastiks!,” a family fun smoke. No one was hurt in the climate changes. was reported in the Duluth News program with open gym ac- fire. That means that over the Tribune. tivities, healthy snacks, recipes,

The mission of this publication is to intention to be a vehicle of divisiveness. Nah gah chi wa nong provide the Anishinaabeg community of To that end, we do not publish editorials, the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior opinion pieces or letters to the editor. Di bah ji mowin nan Chippewa, Fond du Lac Reservation, There is an abundance of opportunity Translation: Far End of the Great Lake – Fond du Lac Reservation; Narrating of Story with news and information that will be for the publishing, airing and dissemina- TABLE of CONTENTS Etc...... 13 of help to them in their everyday lives. tion of material of personal opinion in Local news...... 2 Fall recipes...... 14-15 In addition, our goal will be to highlight other communication vehicles available Buckthorn...... 3 Health news...... 16-17 many of the honors, accolades, accom- throughout the area, region and state. Community news...... 18 Eastman Johnson...... 4 plishments and awards that are earned Our mission is to provide for Fond du Music award...... 5 Area news...... 19 by community members but are mostly Lac Anishinaabeg a publication that will RBC thoughts...... 6 Published monthly by the Fond du Lac Veteran heroes...... 7 overlooked by the mass mainstream not dismiss their culture, heritage, hopes Reservation Business Committee. media. and dreams. We are striving to make this Rez adventures...... 8 Subscriptions are free for Fond du Lac Band Capt. Smith...... 9 Members. To inform us of a change of address, It is our hope that through greater newspaper fill that role. 13 moons...... 10 write to Fond du Lac News, Tribal Center, 1720 information about the activities of our Parenting page...... 11 Big Lake Rd., Cloquet, Minn. 55720 people, this publication can be an instru- Corporate Member of the Legal line...... 12 Editor: Deborah Locke ment of true community. It is not our Native American Journalists Association November 2009 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 3 Buckthorn be gone Invasive species presents challenges to Reservation and County Foresters

By Deborah Locke fication. The woman, who lives are black in color and ripen in thorn patch. from growing. Trees stop regen- outside the Reservation bound- August and September. They The shrubs flourish on a plat erating, and the bushes act as he Fond du Lac Band aries but is a Band Member, are toxic to humans, and are of land north of Moose Lake a host to an aphid that lives off will lend its prescrip- makes jam from chokecherries consumed by birds who become along railroad tracks. Work- Buckthorn and then moves to Ttive fire fighting skills to and pin cherries and thought sick with diarrhea after eating ers threw down brush in the soybean plants. Carlton County in the removal the berry resembled a choke- the berries. affected area to make it more “Our primary concern is what of European Buckthorn shrubs. cherry. Then she learned the flammable later. Buckthorn has it does to the forest,” Nelson The operation will start as early plant was a Buckthorn. Flying while intoxicated a thin bark and shallow root. said. “It takes over a land- as next spring or whenever the “She wanted it out of her The sick birds explain the “Cook the soil and it will kill scape.” The shrubs have a long fire experts decide, said Greg yard,” Nelson said, who used a spread of Buckthorn, said the plant,” Burnu said. The growing season and more easily Burnu, a Carlton County Land chain saw to chop the growth Carlton County Land Commis- plant may have been present in survive a severe winter season Commissioner. The County has and then treated it with a sioner Greg Burnu who man- Carlton County for as long as 30 than native plants. contracted to pay the Band for herbicide that is not harmful ages 73,000 acres of county years. Buckthorn is known to its services. to humans or wildlife except land. More harmless berries are Buckthorn was introduced in replace useful plants includ- Meanwhile, the Band is devel- Buckthorn. scarce now, and the birds will the United States from Europe ing medicinal and gathering oping its own plan to eradi- On an October day, Nelson eat whatever is left. Buckthorn in the late 1800s as a hedgerow plants such as chokecherries, cate the pesky and Forester berries act like a laxative, and similar to lilacs, Nelson said. In pincherries, and the high bush tree-like plant, Buckthorn was Steve Olson took more. the 1930s, it became apparent cranberry. said Christian introduced in the turns hacking “The berries are fermented that the plant was invading for- In Europe, the plant is kept Nelson, FDL United States from at a 20-foot tall this time of year and it gets the est areas and pushing out other in check because of the insects forester. Forest- Buckthorn shrub birds loopy,” Burnu said. “They plantings including trees. and diseases native to those ers are noting Europe in the late not far from feed on the buckthorn, it makes Buckthorn replaces plants in countries that limit growth. buckthorn 1800s as a hedge- the Holy Family them drunk and they fly 30 feet part because it blooms early. Those checks have not devel- growth on a row similar to lilacs. Church on Res- and poop.” The poop contains The shade from Buckthorn oped yet in the United States. locator map and ervation Road. seed, encouraging a new Buck- shrubs keeps smaller plants have started to In the 1930s, it be- They sprayed cut and remove came apparent that the stump with the invasive Eu- the plant was invad- a special her- ropean species. bicide, as well If you notice “It’s all around ing forest areas and as the massive us,” Nelson said. pushing out other Buckthorn seed- Buckthorn growth He said a St. plantings including ling growth that Louis County spread beneath within FDL Forester iden- trees. Buckthorn re- the tree. They Reservation tified a large places native plants will check the boundaries, Buckthorn area in part because it area in a year to north of the St. see the plant’s please call the Louis River near blooms early. status, and keep Brookston. Buck- checking for Forestry Division thorn grows across the river about five years. from the U.S.G. plant by the The shrubs can reach more at (218) 878-8001. Highway 33 bridge campground than 20 feet in height and have Foresters will area. light egg-shaped green leaves that appear early in the spring help to identify Buckthorn introduced and last until late fall. The the shrubs, and The Natural Resources Divi- plant’s bark is a gray/brown in sion learned of the presence of color. Peel the bark and you’ll remove them. Buckthorn in late September see an orange-colored wood. when a homeowner on Reserva- “Thorns” resembling frail Buckthorn berries near Reservation Road. tion Road brought in a sample toothpicks extend through- of Buckthorn berries for identi- out the branches. The berries Page 4 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | November 2009

Faces that tell the story

Eastman Johnson art exhibit shows mid-1800s Ojibwe life

Eastman Johnson charcoal image of an Ojibwe woman with a child. "The work is entitled “Kay be sen day way we win”

By Christine Carlson Society. A picture accompaning the ince humans first walked The evening started with 1938 story showed a woman the earth, the Ojibwe have music from Cochise Anderson known as "Shamen Negun" or Stold stories. At a recep- from Minneapolis. Anderson Southern Bone. It appears that tion for the Eastman Johnson played the flute, and sang Eastman sketched three draw- art collection held in Duluth in and drummed throughout the ings of her. The “Ojibwe wom- September, Dr. Linda Grover of evening. The event was a col- en” oil painting shows a woman the University of Minnesota – laboration of the Fond du Lac, with a baby in a cradleboard Duluth said that the Ojibwe also Grand Portage and Bois Fort and a group of women. Cohen tell stories through their faces. Reservations as tribal museum believed that the women were Eastman Johnson (1824- partners, the St. Louis County from the Fond du Lac village. 1906), a well-known painter Historical Society, and the UMD A Duluth Herald story of Aug. and co-founder of the Metro- Tweed Museum of Art. 5, 1935 states: politan Museum of Art in New Over the course of his career, York, created his artwork of the Johnson focused on everyday In addition to the portraits of Shown from the left is Rick Smith, Director of the American Indian Ojibwe during a period of great people as well as prominent the Indians, there are several Learning Resource Center at UMD. Bill Howes, center, is a Fond du change for American Indians, Americans. In the mid-1800’s, scenes of Duluth and Fond du Lac Band Member. His wife Edye Howes on the far right is a Leech Grover said. With the treaty he traveled to Wisconsin and Lac. One, an oil painting, shows Lake Band Member. Photo by Christine Carlson. of 1854, the Ojibwe had just Minnesota to visit relatives the village of Fond du Lac in Minnesota Point and at Grand Bonga's relatives. signed over vast areas of land. and began to create images of 1857 with its Indians and small Portage. The reception came to a dra- It was a time of hardship. Ojibwe life. His relaxed, every- trading posts. Another shows matic close when Grand Portage The reception at the Duluth day pictures of Indian people, the Duluth-Superior harbor entry Johnson came to the area in Band Member Bob Swanson Depot’s Great Hall featured 36 scenery and dwellings were in that year with old Superior in 1856 and 1857. He was escorted opened a glass display case, pieces of Johnson’s art, historic unusual for their time. the distance. by Ojibwe guide and interpreter carefully picked up a faded Ojibwe clothing and artifacts, It’s commonly believed that Stephen Bonga. Stephen was letter from Sept. 28, 1874 and two birch bark canoes, and Johnson’s art was produced A Duluth News Tribune story born about 1798 at Pokegema handed it to UMD’s Brian McI- works from contemporary art- at Grand Portage and Pokeg- of July 20, 1941 says of Eastman Bay in Superior, Wis. Bonga innis. McIinnis translated the ists. Some of the pieces re- ema Bay. However, newspaper Johnson: died in 1884 and was buried at letter to a delighted audience. mained on display at the Depot articles describe a connection Wisconsin Point. Eastman also What a night! building for one week before between Johnson and the old He won over the Chippewas. lived at Pokegama Bay, across they were returned to storage at village of Fond du Lac. A story He built himself a primitive stu- from the old Fond du Lac vil- Christine Carlson is a researcher the Tweed Art Museum at UMD. with drawings was written by dio camp in the woods and wore lage. and award-winning photogra- FDL Band Member Rick Defoe historian Nathan Cohen in the blankets and moccasins in an Bonga had relatives living pher from Nickerson, Minn. She conducted a pipe ceremony for Duluth News Tribune on Feb. effort to adopt frontier life and at the Fond du Lac village. It grew up in the old village of the event, followed by remarks 27, 1938. It stated that the pic- habits. He drew and painted seems quite logical that Bonga Fond du Lac. from FDL Band Member Vern tures used with the story were the Chippewas at their work would have taken Johnson to Zacher, who is president of of Indian women that Johnson and rest, in their canoes and the historical village to visit the St. Louis County Historical knew from Fond du Lac. wigwams at Fond du Lac, on November 2009 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 5 Singing for the women in our lives Oshkii Giizhik drum group receives prestigious Native American Music Award leven members of the I didn't come to this lightly, are only ceremony songs unless Oshkii Giizhik drum group nor did I choose this path. It we are in ceremony. A challenge Etraveled to Niagra Falls, was very clearly given to me in with that is that some people N.Y. in early October to collect a dream, and there are things take social songs and sing them the “Traditional Music” award you know you just must do, no in the sweat lodge, for example, from the Native American Music matter how uncomfortable or so if we sing one of those songs Award Association. Each year unpopular it may be. Of course, that others have only heard in a the awards receive more than since I knew the handdrum use sweat, they think we are singing 150 nominations. could be controversial, I sought ceremonial songs out of place. Lyz Jaakola, a group founder out elders for their thoughts. In fact, the song may never and FDL Band Member, an- One way Oshkii Giizhik Sing- have started out as a sweat song. swered questions about the ers continue to seek teachings So, we try to know the history award and how and why the from elders is by hosting annual of songs that are given to us and group formed. women’s handdrum gatherings. follow "Indian copyright" by tell- The latest was held Oct. 9-11. ing where we learned the song Who nominated the group for From left to right: Suzanne Swanson, Sarah Curtiss, Bonnie LaFrom- Over the years we have had and where it came from. Floyd this award? Was the judging boise, Darcey St.John, Lyz Jaakola, Maija McCloskey (seated in about 130 Anishinaabe women Crow Westerman came up with based on a live performance or front), Eileen Dwyer, Mary Kathryn Dwyer, Melissa Pope, Gladyce participate in the gatherings. the “Indian copyright” term, I a CD? Nahbenayash. Group members who didn't travel to New York and Some Anishinaabe elders stat- think. It works pretty good. The Oshkii Giizhik Singers' usually sing with OGS: Jess Dawson, Gayle Nikolai, Deb Palonis, ed that if it weren’t for women, We try to be very musically CD, "It is a New Day" was sub- Sheila Fairbanks. About 35 women have sung with OGS over the men would not have a drum. responsible. That's part of the mitted to the Native American past four years. One of them said “Women have expectation when one uses a Music Awards Advisory Board voting began, the nominee list voices are more regularly heard, always sung. We’ve always used voice this way. If you're going by me early in 2009. The CD had was reduced to six groups (three in music, in politics, in tradition- the Grandfather Drum (water- to be heard, be sure to do your to have been produced and na- of the final six groups were al leadership roles. Anishinaabe drum). All drums come from homework and know what it is tionally distributed in 2008 to be women's groups). women are the backbone of our that Grandfather Drum and you're doing with your voice. considered for the 2009 NAMA communities, but an oppressive therefore no one can say ‘wom- (aka "Nammy"). What is the group’s purpose? history made it less common for en can’t use a drum.’” Is there anything about what The application asked which We do what we do to empow- our voices to be heard. Singing Other comments: "My girl, you you (i.e., the group) do that is songs were to be considered for er Native women (and children) is just one of the ways we use know what you need to do. You immediately identifiable? What an award and the music catego- to use their voices. More than a our voices in a good way. Oshkii don't need my permission; just makes the group different from ries. We submitted in the "Debut century has passed since pow- Giizhik was formed to encourage get on with the doing of it." others? Group" and "Traditional Music" wows evolved in the midst of and empower women to stand "You girls remind me of We're Indigenous women, for categories, and asked the board “federal regulations” of Native tall and use the gift of sound when I was a boy listening to one. But other Native women's to listen to "Anishinaabekwe" music and dance. When the they received from the Creator. A my grandmother sing with her drum groups are doing similar and "Gangsta Song.” powwow tradition began, it was woman's voice can do much to drum. Miigwech." things. We each have our own We were informed of the deci- so men could gather around the influence her environment in a These are but a few of the sound. We each affect our own sion to accept our submission drums and learn those teach- positive way. We encourage each many comments I have heard in communities in a unique way in August when the Advisory ings. Everyone has their own woman to do just that. almost 20 years of singing with a because each community has it's Board voting began. The NAMA knowledge and understanding handdrum. own strengths and needs. Oshkii Advisory Board vote makes of their place in that powwow Sometimes women are criti- Giizhik's mission is tied to up 65 percent of the election circle. Although powwows have cized for playing the drum. Who writes the music? empowering women, especially results. Public voting makes up become a large part of Anishi- What would you say to your Some of the songs are "stan- those who are survivors. Our the remaining 35 percent, and naabe culture, we are so much critics? dard" women's songs, passed next CD will start with a "Wom- all voting is done online at the more than powwow singers. My philosophy, which is based on from group to group. Some en Survivors Song" honoring all Nammy website. The elders and spirits that on the wisdom of elders from are "gifted" to us from a specific survivors of trauma or violence. guide and assist Oshkii Giizhik all over Anishinaabe territory is singer. Some come from spiritual Personally, I sing for the How many nominations were Singers, both male and female, this: Every individual has their sources. Some we "write.” We women in my life who can't received for this award? encourage and support what we own path. That path, that walk, get together and sing a line, ask sing because they’ve passed on, I do not know how many do while reminding us of our comes with necessary teach- if others like it, change it, re-sing or because they can't get out submissions were made to the humanity. We are pitiful beings ings for whatever it is that that it and eventually we have some- from a situation that is silencing category we won. Once the who need all the help we can individual needs to do while thing that works. them. They continue to em- decisions were made to post the get. Singing is one way we can they are here. My teachings are We ask for permission to sing power me in their own way, and first round of ballots, there were help ourselves and maybe help specific to my purpose, which songs that we hear and think I hope to empower others in my 23 groups in the "Traditional others. includes singing with a hand- would be good to sing as a way. Music" category. When public Today Anishinaabe women's drum. group. We never sing songs that Page 6 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | November 2009

A few thoughts from RBC members

From Chairwoman feels that they should get more. This Committee is made up of of these types of requests were utilized these programs. I am Karen Diver The MCT was told previously one primary and one alternate fulfilled. In the last two years, concerned about the increas- by legislators that all six bands representative from each of the programs were developed to ing level of anger being shown here has been additional had to be in agreement in order nine IHS service areas. I will review these types of requests. to RBC members -- as well discussion regarding the for the federal government to serve as the primary representa- For example, the emergency as to staff -- when people do TNelson Act settlement release the settlement funds. tive of the Bemidji Area Indian food assistance program is at not hear the answer that they funds. You may recall that this In mid-November, RBC mem- Health Service area that covers the Social Service Department want. It has become an almost settlement was for litigation bers from the bands will be ask- Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michi- so that Band Members can be daily occurrence to be yelled at with the federal government re- ing our legislators to honor the gan and Illinois. Thank you assisted in finding other pro- or sworn at, fists pounded on garding land and timber losses. vote of the MCT and release the to the Shakopee Mdewkanton grams that can be helpful, as doors or a harassing number of The litigation was settled some funds. I’ll keep you updated if Community for nominating well as looking at long-term phone messages. years ago, but even though the this occurs even without unani- me to this Committee. It will solutions to problems that It’s not easy because I truly member bands of the Min- mous approval of be interesting to have people may be facing. En- believe that each RBC member nesota Chippewa Tribe had the distribution input on health care ergy assistance programs have wants to be able to help people agreed years ago to split the plan. reform initiatives and clear guidelines and eligibility when they can. However, in settlement evenly, some bands Tribal leaders are how they may impact requirements. The per capita fairness to all Band Members, now wanted to split the money being invited to Indian Country. The loan program was started to there has to be limits on how based on other formulas. the White House committee meets quar- help meet unexpected needs. the RBC uses Band funds be- An alternative formula for to meet with the terly in Washington The day labor program allows cause they belong to the entire distribution was considered that President and his D.C. people to work to earn funds Band membership. We would would give every member of the advisors for the The last month has for unexpected needs if they are appreciate your understanding six bands a per capita payment, first Tribal Leaders been a tough one for not already employed. and respectful communication. and a lump sum back to the summit. This excit- Karen Diver a few RBC members. Since these programs are in bands (some bands, like Fond ing opportunity will There have been a lot place, the answer that the RBC As always, feel free to let us du Lac, plan to distribute their be on November 5. 2009. of requests for personal assis- has given to people making know what you think. lump sums also as a per capita On the two days prior, I tance by Band Members. The these requests is often a refer- Office phone: (218) 878-2612, to Band Members). will be in Washington D.C. requests include help with gas ral to many of the programs. Cell phone: (218) 590-4887 or The alternative formula was for my first meeting on the and food money, avoiding util- As you may imagine, this email [email protected]. agreed to by all of the bands Indian Health Services Tribal ity shut-offs, car repairs, etc. often makes people unhappy except Leech Lake. Leech Lake Self-Governance Committee. There was a time when many especially if they have already

From Ferdinand Martineau working as fast as they can but a few of those waiting to go The plan is recommended to the Casino for the future. some Band Members do not to work are now working. If remain the same for next year Finally, I’d like feedback from o the Fond du Lac Band accept that and they become you are interested in work- and I feel that will be passed by you on the way we handle Members: I am begin- very rude. I realize that the ing on one of these projects the time you read this column. minor distributions. Currently, Tning this column about situation many find please contact Lonnie With us keeping expenses un- and for the next year, we issue 30 minutes before it is due. The themselves in may Susienka at the Tribal der control and a pick-up in the a check to the minor when they work schedule has been very seem desperate, but Center at (218) 878- economy next year, we should turn 18. Should we change that? hectic around here this past it does not help to 7527 for more infor- be able to relax a little. If you think we should, how month. With the colder weather treat rudely a staff mation. If you have not been able or would you change it? and the start of a new heating member who is try- The budget season willing to go to the Casino over season, there have been lots of ing to help. is beginning again. the past several weeks, you Again, I am always interested requests for help with energy On another front: Our first look will be would have missed noting the in hearing any new ideas, so bills. Our energy assistance the employment soon. My goal is to increase in players. The Hotel please feel free to call me. My program funds have not been situation for con- keep spending down has been booked for the week- home number is (218)879-5074, released yet, so people are get- struction workers Ferdinand without cutting pro- ends and there have only been Office (218)878-8158 or you can ting impatient or worried about on the Reservation Martineau grams. That is getting a few unoccupied rooms during e-mail at ferdinandmartineau@ their bills. is changing very tougher but I think we the week. I do not think that we fdlrez.com . I am concerned with some of rapidly. With the start of the can do it again this year. The have turned the corner yet, but Miigwich ! the reactions of Band Members pipeline project, the resource big question that I have been I do think the financial worst who interact with our FDL staff management building and the asked is how is this going to has passed. I am not completely RBC columns continued on members. Our employees are supportive housing unit, quite affect the per-capita payment. confident, but I feel good about next page. November 2009 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 7 RBC Thoughts continued from page 6 Serving with pride From Mary Northrup A son remembers the Dad who served in the Korean War oozhoo! I hope everyone is looking forward to a safe and happy holiday Veterans’ Day is celebrated on Nov. 11, 2009. To acknowledge the long-standing tra- Bseason! dition among Ojibwe people to serve admirably in the U.S. military, we asked a vet- As some of you may know, I have been eran for a story. FDL Veteran Service Officer Chuck Smith wrote the following tribute out of the office recently due to a family to his dad. Chuck asked that a comment he found be included with the story: “Some medical emergency. people come into our lives and quietly go. Others stay for a while and leave I apologize to those footprints on our hearts and we are never the same.” of you who were unable to reach me, but the crisis is over The Man in the Green Hat.” I have The Man in the Green Hat was a very and we didn’t have any Sorel boots.” and I am back in the heard my Dad described as such proud Marine who served and sac- Another time during hunting season office full time. I ap- “a number of times by people who rificed for his country with FOX Co. my sons, Charlie and Steven, heard an preciate your under- didn’t know him. 2/1 First Marine Division, from Sept. account of Dad’s life being saved by a standing, and thanks Those people were mostly from the 1952 to Sept. 30 carbine. He told us of be- to fellow council Casino, as well as some of the younger 1953. During ing in a firefight in which he members and the Mary Northrup generation here on the Rez. the Korean War, was the only survivor. community for your The Man in the Green Hat was much I’m proud to say “If it wasn’t for that rifle, I support. more than that to those who knew, that my Dad was wouldn’t be here now,” Dad There have been some changes recently loved and miss him. Dad passed away awarded two said. “My platoon was wiped at the Brookston Center. I announced at the on Jan. 19, 2009, and our Smith lives purple hearts for out.” open meeting in Sawyer that we have hired have been forever changed. wounds received After he said this, he had a Bryan “Bear” Bosto as the Brookston Com- He was the patriarch of our family, in combat. look that told us that he was munity Center Manager. He will be oversee- our Dad, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Friend Sadly, most reliving the experience. He ing the community center operations. Kar- and revered Grandfather. He loved people didn’t took a puff of his cigarette, rie Smith is still the youth coordinator, and hunting and was the best shot I’ve ever know that about a drink of coffee and offered Becky Salmon is the adult/elder coordina- seen. He shot five ten-pointers in one Dad until after no more. He wanted to go tor. We look forward to many activities that hunting season, a remarkable feat for he passed away. hunting. will meet the needs of all of the Brookston open sights. How many times does a He didn’t brag, The boys later wondered if Community members. hunter see just one ten-pointer in a sea- he didn’t talk Grandpa was thinking of his In addition, I would also like to invite ev- son? He taught me and his grandsons about com- Ronald 'Chic' Smith Marine friends who died that eryone to our Annual Brookston Powwow to hunt and share our bounty with the bat. He kept the night. All I could say to them and feast that will be held on November 21, Elders. “Always take care of war and pain to himself with a quiet was that I thought so. 2009. Grand Entry will be held at 1 p.m., your Elders,” he would say dignity. I recall only a few times in Dad remained a proud Marine his and the feast will be served at 3 p.m. If you to us. We did and still my life when he opened up about his entire life. There were Marine artifacts have any questions concerning upcoming do as you say, experiences as a Marine serving in throughout his house. He also gave events, please call Bear at (218) 878-8048, Dad. Korea. There was the time he gave me me Marine things for my birthday and or check the FDL web site. a paperback book written by a Marine Christmas because he was proud that Just a reminder that our 2nd Annual Vet- detailing his account of Chosin Reser- I was a Marine Vietnam veteran. And erans Day Celebration is being held on Vet- voir. Dad said “Read this book. It’s for those of you who didn’t know, the erans Day, Nov. 11, 2009. The event will be about where I was at in Korea.” green hat that he wore was a marine held at the Black Bear Convention Center, After reading it, I had a utility hat. and dinner will be served at 5 p.m. This greater appreciation of I’m proud, Dad, that both of us were year we will be honoring our Fond du Lac him and for all who Marines and that we honorably served Vietnam Veterans. Veterans who received served in Korea. our country. To you, Dad, from me, the Vietnam Service Medal must register to Dad said “It Miigwetch for serving. I love and miss attend. Contact Clarence “Chuck” Smith at was very you. There can be only one man, in my (218)878-2670, for more information. cold eyes, who can be called the Man in the I would personally like to say Miigwetch there Green Hat and that’s you. to all Veterans for their service. My dad was Ronald “Chic” Smith. To those of you who have read this, As always I appreciate any comments, sug- please acknowledge all veterans by gestions or concerns you may have. I can be respectfully telling them “Miigwetch for reached at (218) 878-7583, or (218) 393- 2107. My email address is marynorthrup@ serving.” fdlrez.com. Miigwetch! Page 8 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | November 2009 (Off)-Rez adventures with the Indian Scout By Deborah Locke Following the usual rambling con- out, causing park staff to further versation that included thoughts on freak out. he Scout appeared borderline Michael Jackson and Prince Harry, The day we were there, only a few giddy about a proposed drive we arrived in Walker for lunch. Fol- of the half-million tourists who visit Tto Itasca lowing consumption of a mediocre the Mississippi Headwaters each State Park to see walleye sandwich (me) and beer year, were around. We walked to the state’s largest cheese soup (him), we resumed our the river’s source, admired the view white pine. Men- adventure. and group of ducks poking in the tioning that tree The terrain quietly changes as you water, walked the big log crossing was like lighting a drive north, giving way to hard- the river opening, and resumed our candle behind his wood, pine and prairie land. Finally, quest for the big tree. A five-minute eyes. He glowed. we approached Wilderness Drive drive later, we walked a path into That’s because and the bison site on the southwest- the deep woods and beheld the the giant grand- ern shore of Lake Itasca. The air, great tree protected by a two-by-four father pine harkens to a time when nippy and drizzly, penetrated coats, wood frame. our ancestors thrived beneath the chilling from the inside out. The white pine’s bark is thick broad sheltering boughs of thou- The weather hardly dampened the and heavily rutted, like a face that sands of pine trees. The Scout Scout’s enthusiasm, which stemmed weathered countless storms. The mourns the loss of those trees, and from more than his chance to revisit long trunk reaches high into the sky cherishes the final living reminder the big tree. Turns out the Scout before you see branches. at Itasca State Park. is a gifted We walked Artifacts discovered in 1937 at the sculptor, and around the tree Park’s bison kill site show that de- created the a few times scendants of the Ojibwe and Dakota bronze sculp- while the Scout lived in the area as long as 8,000 ture called recounted the years ago. Indians of the Woodland “Heartwaters days before Period who lived in more permanent Caretaker the loggers settlements and buried their dead in Woman” near took out all the burial mounds came after the more the headwa- giant pine. A ancient Indian communities. ters entrance. guy in a light Eager to see the great big tree, we He said jacket joined traveled north toward Floodwood on that the day us, glanced at U.S. Highway 2 on an early Octo- the sculpture the tree, told ber day. The Scout chatted away, was installed the Scout in a snacking from an abandoned bag of in 2005, southern accent garlic chips left in the company van. a herd of that this was his He described the drive as “primitive baby turtles final stop on a and desolate” because we would hatched and river-long trip, pass only one Indian casino on the crawled all and left. way, the Northern Lights in Walker. over the We noticed his The Scout views Indian casinos as place, caus- license plates the ideal rest stop for gasoline, potty ing park staff on our way out. breaks and the purchase of Cheetos. members to The car was So why do you think Floodwood freak out. from Louisiana, is named Floodwood, he challenged “They where the great as the vehicle trundled along. Do called and said they had never seen river ends. The man drove a long you think it has anything to do with baby turtles there before!” the Scout way to see the headwater trickle floods? said, standing near his sculpture of and the tall tree. It has to do with floods, I said. the woman. Her arms form like the We drove a relatively short dis- Floodwood was named for an land, her hair is shaped like wind tance that day. The Scout seemed Ojibwe chief, the Scout said. He and water, and the bowl she holds content during the drive back to the added as we passed through the represents spilling water. The wom- Rez. He saw his Heartwater woman city of Floodwood that the area was an sits on a large turtle, surrounded and turtles. He saw his tree. once a critical travel juncture for by bronze baby turtles. American Indians, a kind of water The day the real baby turtles de- Deborah Locke can be reached at “freeway entrance” to Lake Supe- scended on the visitor’s center and [email protected] rior. outlying areas, the electricity went November 2009 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 9 Taking the last boat to safety FDL Band Member and ship captain Edward Smith gained a reputation for excellence By Christine Carlson Tribune story of June 8, 1928, entire ship was practically under and Catherine St. John. goe’s Cove and Tobin’s Harbor Wheelsman Fred S. Nelson said water. The 1923 Fond du Lac Indian on Isle Royale. Mrs. Smith t about 3:30 a.m. on this: That Captain Edward C. Census shows that Edward and recalled that the ship carried a June 7, 1928, Captain We were out bound in Wash- Smith maintained a cool head Catherine had five children: crew of about 25 men. AEdward “Indian” Smith’s ington Harbor about a half mile during a crisis would come as Theresa, Edward, Charles, Capt. Smith was concerned steamer, the America, hit a reef from the dock when the ship no surprise to those who knew Ethel. and Harriet. Ethel Smith about the grave removal at Wis- at the south- struck the reef. him. Smith was the son of Hank married Percy LaPorte. Harriet consin Point, done with funds ern tip of Isle There was no Smith and Therese Loonsfoot Smith married Perry Smith who designated to American Indians. Royale, the confusion while (who was the daughter of Mon- showed up as living with the In a 1914 letter to Congressman largest island in the lifeboats gosit.) Edward Smith was born family in 1930. He was em- Clarence Miller, Edward Smith Lake Superior. were being low- on April 16, 1859 in a sugar- ployed as a sailor. wrote: The captain ered. Everyone bush camp between Superior In the 1900 Federal Census, The Government has the legal had retired to behaved won- and Bayfield. Ed Smith was First Mate with right to appropriate and use for his quarters. derfully and He married Charlotte Cadotte Capt. Jacob F. Hector on the their benefit money belonging Left in charge the six women in about 1883. She was born in steamer Dixon. He had been to Indians and in the hands of was John Wick, aboard, mostly Wisconsin in about 1850. Char- First Mate about five years prior the Government, independent an experienced, members of the lotte was the daughter of Au- to his time on the Dixon. In of the consent of the Indians. I licensed, First crew, were not gustus and Mary Ann Cadotte. 1910, Capt. Hector retired and do not think they have a moral Mate. This was a bit excited Edward and Charlotte’s names Edward took over. right to do so, however, against Wick’s first over the crash are in the 1893 Indian Census An Oct. 8, 1965 story about the wishes of the Indians in any trip out of the as all saw there for the Fond du Lac Band. Smith and his family stated: matter, peculiarly within the harbor into was no dan- In the Minnesota Census Captain Smith was a native of sentiment of knowledge of the Lake Superior. ger. The boat of 1895, Edward is listed as Duluth and a lifelong resident Indians. Smith had told started sinking a steamer captain; his wife’s there. At the height of his career Smith’s credentials as a sea- Wick to stay off slowly. All five name is Sharlotta. They had he was one of the best known man were stellar. Historian the shore, an of the ship’s a daughter named Bessie. vessel masters on Lake Superior John Bardon wrote that in ignored instruc- Captain Smith (foreground) boats were Edward’s wife died in 1902. and usually the first to sail his commercial fishing and later in tion. The collision descending the America. launched. Mem- Edward then married Catherine vessel out of the local harbor the passenger business, Smith with the reef cre- Photo courtesy of Superior bers of the crew (or Katie) Cadotte in Superior, each navigation season. commanded boats for the Booth ated a hole in the Public Library were assigned to Wis. in 1905. Catherine is also Smith often took his wife and Fisheries Company down the ship’s steel hull. take charge of the known as Harriet Angelique family on trips. On the route North Shore of Lake Superior, The Captain and crew were boats and everyone was taken Cadotte, and was born in 1874 to Canada, the vessel typically as far as Port Arthur and Fort awakened by the thud and went off. Capt. Edward C. Smith left in Superior. Catherine was the made stops at Two Harbors, William. into action. In the Duluth News on the last boat just before the daughter of Augustine Cadotte Belle Isle, Chippewa, McCar- Bardon wrote that Smith Continued on page 13

The America leaves Duluth. The old Aerial Transfer Bridge is in the background. Photo courtesy of the Lake Superior Maritime Collection UW-Superior Page 10 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | November 2009 Legal Q&As

Credit card debt: Should I answer a summons and complaint?

Dear Senior Legal Line: I just has to pay filing fees). from collection for these types is exempt from collection, he to order that the defendant received a “Summons and After a person (known as the of judgments up to $300,000 in can choose to do nothing with disclose his/her financial assets Complaint” in the mail about defendant) receives the sum- equity. relatively little risk to himself. and income. The defendant a credit card debt that I owe. It mons and complaint, they need Once a plaintiff knows the Sometimes, plaintiffs will at- must answer a court order or states that I have 20 days to to make a decision. Should they lawsuit is a waste of time, the tempt to grab the money from face contempt of court. answer, and if I do not an- sign the acknowledgment of plaintiff can choose not to file defendant’s bank accounts and/ In conclusion, if you receive swer, I will lose the lawsuit by service and return it to plaintiff? it. Also, even if the plaintiff files or wages before they obtain a summons and complaint in default. Also, I’m supposed to In Minnesota, the lawsuit has and the judgment includes the a judgment against a defen- the mail, you have to decide sign an “acknowledgment of not started until proper service service fees, Baxter is exempt dant. Minnesota recently added (1) if you wish to acknowledge service” in order to reduce the is accomplished. This happens from collection, so there really new protections for defendants service by mail or wish to make cost of the lawsuit. is not much incentive for Baxter in regard to these “prejudgment the plaintiff personally serve I am a senior and live on a • when a defendant signs the to make it easier on the plaintiff garnishments.” The plaintiff you; and (2) if you wish to fixed income of Social Security acknowledgment and returns and sign the acknowledgment must serve a new, plain lan- answer the complaint and ap- benefits. I live modestly in a it; or of service. guage “Notice of Intent to Gar- pear in court. In Baxter’s case, small apartment and have one • if the defendant is personally Here’s another matter for Bax- nish” on the defendant any time because the law protects his old car for transportation. I served with the summons and ter to ponder: Whether or not after the twenty days following income and assets (the car), he simply could not afford to pay complaint; or to answer the complaint within the service of the summons and can choose to not acknowledge back the credit card debt, and • if the defendant cannot be 20 days. complaint, if the defendant did the service by mail, to not an- now I am being sued. What located after reasonable at- If a defendant disputes the not answer the complaint. swer the complaint, and to not should I do? tempts, by publication in the debt, or if there is a defense to This is essentially a second appear in court. Baxter local newspaper of record. the debt, then the defendant notice that the plaintiff will at- Anyone who has any ques- should submit an answer to the tempt a garnishment in 25 days tions about the lawsuit process Dear Baxter: The plaintiff will argue that complaint. If the defendant does unless the defendant takes one and/or debt management is I see many clients in the same the defendant will reduce the not dispute the debt and has of the following actions: (1) encouraged to contact our office position who have the same overall potential judgment no defenses, then there really is answers; (2) claims an exemp- or another private attorney for reaction. They are fearful of a against him or her by signing no reason to submit an answer. tion; or (3) contacts the plaintiff more information. This article lawsuit and potential judgment. the acknowledgment since the The defendant is allowed to do to set up a payment plan. does not purport to answer all I encourage you to contact us plaintiff did not have to pay a nothing and to allow the plain- So, 45 days after service, the aspects of a question, so please or another attorney for more process server or sheriff to serve tiff to get a default judgment. plaintiff can start garnishing seek further advice about your information. the summons and complaint on Twenty days later, if the the defendant’s bank accounts particular situation. First, here is a short explana- the defendant. defendant did not answer, the or wages without filing the tion about what is going on: On the other hand, if the defendant will lose the case, lawsuit. However, in Baxter’s This column is written by the The summons and complaint defendant does not sign the which means the court will case, because only his Social Se- Senior Citizens’ Law Project. It is you received is the start of a acknowledgment, the defendant determine that he owes the curity benefits go into his bank not meant to give complete an- lawsuit (if you acknowledge the will buy himself more time to money to the plaintiff. A judg- account (he has no wages), the swers to individual questions. If service in writing). contact the plaintiff to explain ment will be entered against bank account is exempt from you are 60 years of age or older In Minnesota, a lawsuit why the lawsuit is a waste of the defendant. The judgment collection under federal and and live within the Minnesota begins with the service of the the plaintiff’s time. will automatically become a Minnesota law. Arrowhead Region, you may summons and complaint; this In Baxter’s case, his income lien on any real estate that the Please note: the sheriff will contact us with questions for is called “pocket service” or (Social Security benefits) is fully defendant owns in the county not come and arrest you if you legal help by writing to: Senior “pocket filing” because the protected from collection under in which the lawsuit took place choose not to sign the acknowl- Citizens’ Law Project, Legal Aid plaintiff does not have to notify federal and Minnesota law. He (but Minnesota law protects edgment or go to court (you Service of Northeastern Minne- the court. has no other attachable assets homesteads, so the judgment are not being subpoenaed and sota, 302 Ordean Bldg., Duluth, In most other states, a lawsuit since his car is probably valued will essentially just sit on the the summons and complaint is MN 55802. Please include a begins when the summons and under $4,200. Even if the de- title of the homestead for up to not a court order). There are no phone number and return ad- complaint is filed with the court fendant has a house, the house twenty years). debtor’s prisons in America. dress. (where the petitioner/plaintiff is protected by Minnesota law In Baxter’s case, because he It is common for the court Parenting November 2009 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 11 Page

By Lucy Carlson mind the struggles many of us a realistic idea of what foods have around food and get- and daily amounts kids need to y daughter lives in ting our children to eat things be healthy and to flourish. New York City. We that will support their healthy The following is a daily food Mwere talking on our growth and development. guide for a two to three year cell phones one morning, while Last week I helped do parent old. You can adjust amounts for both of us were on our way to interviews for early childhood an older or younger child. work. screening for an area school • Bread, cereals, rice, noodles: My daughter was walk- district. Without question, one 6-11 servings; 1 slice bread; 1 ing down Madison Avenue of the most frequent concerns tortilla; 1/3 cup cooked noo- in Manhattan and I was driv- parents had was what and how dles or rice; 1/3 cup cooked ing on Highway 33, North of much their children were eat- cereal; ½ to 1 cup dry cereal Cloquet. We talked about the ing. Many parents wondered • Vegetables: 3-5 servings; 1/2 great people-watching oppor- how to make sure their children cup vegetable juice; 1/3 cup tunities my daughter gets to were eating foods that their small pieces of vegetables; 2/3 experience, living in a city with young bodies need to grow cup leafy vegetables weight? If our child is already Walking is a great, natural so much diversity. Daily oppor- properly. Dietitians talk about • Fruits: 2-4 servings; 1/2 cup overweight, how can we help way to achieve daily physi- tunities are presented that offer how to help parents minimize fruit juice (read labels and be him or her lose weight? cal activity. Remember simple glimpses into individual value the tantalizing snack items like aware of those with lowest We’ve talked about healthy walking is great exercise for systems, lifestyles, and lifelong chips and pop that our children sugar content); 1 small fruit, nutrition, so let’s take a look at both parents and children. If hardships. beg for, but which promote such as a banana; 1/3 cup physical activity. Sports, swim- you start with a goal to walk She frequently shares some of childhood obesity as they fill small pieces of fruit ming, and walking are easy comfortably for 20 minutes, the more unusual experiences the tummy with empty calories. • Milk, yogurt, cheese: 4 child- choices to begin an exercise you might be able to gradu- with me, as she knows I like size servings; 1/2 cup milk; habit. ally increase to 30 minutes. glimpses into “human interest” Why not a chips/pop mix? 1/2 cup yogurt; 3/4 ounce Which exercise is best for This will put you at the level situations that are out of the or- To be honest, it is sometimes cheese; 1 ounce processed your child? Whichever one recommended to help prevent dinary. As we chatted, she said, tempting to give our children cheese he or she will stay interested heart disease, type II diabetes, “Mom, here is a case in point. I pop and chips, just because it • Meat, Poultry, fish dry beans, in, from golf to baseball. Help breast and colon cancer. And just passed a small child being is easier. But information from eggs, nuts: 3-5 servings; 1 prevent obesity and keep your you will be helping your child pushed in a stroller and she was the field of nutritional experts ounce meat, poultry, or fish; kids fit and healthy with these lose weight while developing a drinking a big cup of coffee!” has shown us just how detri- 1/2 cup cooked beans; 1 egg; exercise and fitness tips. healthy exercise habit together. Hmmmmm. Was this some mental that can be. The sugar, 2 tablespoons peanut butter Proper nutrition and exer- kind of a family tradition? Or caffeine, and color dyes in most spread on crackers, celery, Sports for preschoolers cise in childhood can reinforce could it have been a need to Kool Aid, soda pop, and chips apple slices or bread. Note: Consider getting them in- lifelong healthy habits that will put something (anything) into a can have a significant negative Do not give children a spoon volved in organized sports, like contribute to your child’s over- child’s stomach to curb hun- effect on our child’s behavior, of plain peanut butter; it can soccer, baseball, or gymnastics, all well-being. This will help ger? Or, perhaps the child was mood, and ability to learn in cause choking. Do not give at an early age. Think about children to grow to their full thirsty and the parent had dis- school, as well as the health of whole nuts to young chil- organized swimming games at potential and enjoy a healthy covered she had forgotten the their forming teeth. dren, especially peanuts. Feed the Tribal Center pool. Many life. Let’s start today. child’s bottle of water or milk at A suggestion for a healthy young children only when games that can be played on home, so gave her the coffee. Or and inexpensive snack was they are sitting up. land adapt well to the water, Lucy Carlson specializes in early was it a case of the parent truly given to me by my friend, too. Volleyball, football, and childhood education. Her email not being aware of the impact Patrick McCormick. Patrick These are some guidelines even simple games like tag all is [email protected] caffeine can have on a small was a “stay-at-home dad” who for amounts to feed your child. work at the pool. child’s nervous system? raised his four children and But what if your child is over- We’ll never know the motiva- became very creative in provid- weight? tion that parent had for offering ing healthy snacks! For parents Obesity in kids has reached Pat’s Popcorn coffee to her child. However, and their children who are old epidemic levels. Experts esti- Mix 1 T. oil with 1/4 C. of popcorn. Put into a brown lunch bag in thinking about that scene, I enough to eat popcorn safely, mate that 15 percent of kids and place in a microwave oven on top of a napkin to soak up the also thought about how things try the recipe (shown in the are overweight and another 15 oil. Put the microwave on “Popcorn” setting. sometimes are not what they box) for home-made microwave percent are at risk of becoming appear to be. The coffee cup popcorn. More healthy snacks overweight. Two-thirds of these Makes 1 quart popcorn. A tasty alternative to butter and salt is to could have been full of milk or are available from your WIC overweight kids will become sprinkle brewers yeast on the warm popcorn. Brewers yeast has a water. We will certainly hope representative. overweight adults. What can we salty, sweet taste that kids love. You can buy brewers yeast at the that is so. Besides knowing about do to prevent obesity and help Natural Foods store. This situation brought to healthy snacks, it helps to have our kids stay at a more healthy Page 12 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | November 2009 Ashi-niswi giizisoog (Thirteen Moons) Adikomego Giizis is the whitefish moon and begins its cycle as a new moon on Nov. 16. November’s new moon is also known as Gashkadino Giizis - the freezing moon. We know from these two names that whitefish netting ends as the waters begin to freeze and, like Adikamego Giizis the netting of ogaa, it is a cold weather activity. The world was created when muskrat brought mud from the bottom of the flood to be Adikamego-giizis apii, placed on turtle’s back. The turtle’s shell has thirteen central plates, called scutes. The traditional Ojibwe calendar year follows a 13 moon lunar cycle. The names of each gibagidawaag adikamegwag moon are influenced by natural phenomena, animal activity, and cultural practices and beliefs. Because the area in which Ojibwe is spoken is so vast, not all Ojibwe (In November, you net whitefish.) people use the same names for the moons.

By Shannon Judd, FDL Resource Management

ith the cold of November comes the opportunity to harvest a valuable food resource: adikameg (whitefish). One member of the adikameg family Wfound primarily on inland zaaga’iganan (Lakes) is Odoonibii (Tullibee), otherwise known as Northern Cisco, and Lake Herring. Adikamego Giizis (November) is traditionally a time for bagida’waa (netting) these fish as cooling water temperatures draw them to the surface to spawn. At the same time, bigger game fish flee to deeper waters. Once netted, they are typically smoked in order to preserve the meat as a long-term food source. Many Northern Minnesota zaaga’iganan are ideal habitat for Adikamegwan as they depend on cooler water temperatures and high oxygen levels for survival. They are a very sensitive fish so any environmental changes can be detrimental. According to fisheries specialists, ogaawan (walleye) and ginoozhe (northern pike) Above: Photo of odoonibii http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/areas/fisheries/baudette/ feed on odoonibiig, so a decline in their population could possibly affect these fish- whitefish.html. Right: Photo of spiny water flea; http://www.great-lakes.net/envt/flora- eries as well. fauna/invasive/spinyflea.html Bagida’waawag Adikamegwag/Odoonibiig (Whitefish/Tullibee netting) is not as common as it once was. When asked, many people stated that it is because they are not as abundant as they once were. This is true for some zaaga’iganan, particu- larly in central Minnesota. On the other hand, others who went as recently as last Beware of Aliens year found them in large numbers further north. Additional reasons cited for the decline in popularity include: the overall trend of younger generations hunting and By Shannon Judd fishing less; other food sources are available, so it is not as necessary for survival; FdL Resource Management and some people would like to net, but have not had an opportunity to try it. If you are interested in bagida’waawag Adikameg/Odoonibii this season, you can obtain hose who have been out on the Gichigamiin (Great Lakes) or nearby inland your permit from the Fond du Lac Resource Management Division on University zaaga’iganan have most likely seen signs posted about invasive species and Road or call (218) 878-8001 with any questions. The bagida’waa season this year Thow to avoid spreading them. Invasive species are those that are not native will run from October 23rd until ice cover. to, or naturally found in, a particular area. Their presence can greatly impact the na- tive species as oftentimes, they have no natural predators to control their population. Additional sources of information: The spiny water flea is one example of an invasive species found in the gichigamiin http://www.fdlrez.com/newnr/main.htm area. This bagida’waa and ice fishing season, do your part to prevent their spread http://www.glifwc.org/ and protect our valuable natural resources: rinse off your watercraft and dump bilge http://www.1854treatyauthority.org/fisheries.htm water and bait buckets. Asabiig (nets) used on lakes already infested with spiny wa- http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/areas/fisheries/index.html ter flea should not be used on any other lakes. Source: http://www.great-lakes.net/envt/flora-fauna/invasive/spinyflea.html

Events: Thirteen Moons is a monthly production of Fond du Lac Resource Management Division and November 15: America Recycles Day University of Minnesota Extension. Content is based on the appropriate moon, and addresses November 19: 13 Moons Workshop: Abwewasigan, Fish Smoking and Processing. culture, ecology, and the management of natural resources. Comments and contributions Info - (218)878-8001 should be directed to FDL Resource Management at (218)878-8001 Etc. November 2009 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 13 Legal notice on tax- bring a copy of the levy to the Calvin; Christensen, Terry; exempt status for Legal Department, and a letter Crowe, Gary; Gangstad, Har- (Thirteen Moons) can be sent on your behalf to old; Elder Essentials tribal members liv- the State. Glasgow, Edith; Hernandez, SSA to pay out more than it takes in ing and working on For further information, Phyllis; Huhn, Cheryl; Jeffer- please contact Dennis Peter- son (Drucker), Mary; Job losses and an increase in early retirement claims from laid-off the Reservation: son, Tribal Attorney, at (218) Jones, William Sr.; Joseph- seniors will force the Social Security Administration to pay more in Under federal law, tribal 878-2607. son, Charles; Kast, Cheryl; benefits than it collects in taxes over the next two years. members who both live and Lafave, John; Lemieux, Elvina; However, the deficits, $10 billion in 2010 and $9 billion in 2011, will work on their tribe’s reserva- Legal Notice Lussier, Pamela; not affect payments to retirees because the Administration has surplus- tion are exempt from state Olson, Daniel G. Sr.; Shar- es of $2.5 trillion. income tax on those earnings. The following is a list of Benefit applications are up 23 percent over last year, and disability deceased Band Members who low, Gerald D.; Smith, Carl; Tribal members who are em- Smith, Catherine; Stanford, claims have risen about 20 percent. In 2009, more than 55 percent of ployed by the Band must make have money in trust with the people age 60 to 64 are working, compared with 46 percent a decade Fond du Lac Band. We are Cathy; Tiessen, Raymond Le- sure that they have filed tax roy; Trotterchaude, Rex. ago. exempt forms with the Payroll requesting that the heirs of Department. The State Depart- these deceased Band Members contact the Fond du Lac Legal Meeting notice Morris Blanchard to address 52+ Elders on Nov. 18 ment of Revenue has taken the All newly turned Elders who are at least 52 years of age are invited to position that it does not know Affairs Office at (218)878-2632 The November Quarterly or toll-free at (800)365-1613 to Open Meeting will be held at the 52+ Elder meeting at 5 p.m. on Nov. 18. The meeting will be held who is tax exempt unless an at the Elder Nutrition Program meeting room at the Cloquet Commu- exemption form is filed with assist the Band in distributing 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 19 at the the trust money to the appro- Brookston Community Center. nity Center, 1720 Big Lake Road, Cloquet. them. If you receive a notice The Nov. 18 speaker will be spiritual leader Morris Blanchard. Please or levy from the State on in- priate heirs: Begay, Raymond Sr.; Brigan, bring a dish to share at the potluck dinner and feel free to ask ques- come that is exempt, you can tions of Morris while enjoying a good meal.

From page 9 portation Company. The steamer traveled knew every inlet and shoal. He could locate a regular route from Duluth, Grand Marais, himself from the whistles echo and rarely lost Grand Portage, Washington Harbor at Isle time due to inclement weather. Smith had an Royale, Ft. William and Port Arthur, Ontario, alert, cheerful, likable disposition and was a which is now named Thunder Bay in Canada. favorite with the traveling The America was usually the first ship public. He knew every fish- out of the harbor when the erman on the entire route, season began in the spring. and until the advent of the The famous steamer was a automobile and the Lake favorite tourist ship that also Shore Roadway, command- carried fish, cattle, grocer- ed the bulk of the North ies, supplies and mail up and Shore fishing. down the North Shore. The Capt. Smith knew anglers, ship had staterooms for sleep- and he knew his water ing, a social hall, fine dining, route. Travel up and down and a bar and gambling area. Lake Superior is a chal- She traveled at the speed of lenge, even for a seasoned about 15 miles per hour. seaman. Reefs, rocks, rug- After the America sank, ged shores, snow, ice, fog, Smith was captain of the tug smoke from fires and fast Hollis M. for two seasons. He approaching storms (called retired from active service in nor’ easters) each assured 1929. After a brief illness, that a ship crew would re- Edward C. Smith died in a main alert. Smith also knew Duluth hospital on May 16, his ship well: the America 1935. The America's engine room crew was 182 feet long, had a in their place of work. beam of 27 feet and was val- Writer and photographer ued at $125,000. Christine Carlson continues her The America pulls into a harbor. Notice the narrow channel that the cap- research of Fond du Lac people and events. tain had to maneuver the steamer through. Photos courtesy of the Lake It was coal fired and owned by a Duluth fish Superior Maritime Collection UW-Superior. wholesaler, A. Booth and Company a subsid- iary of the United States and Dominion Trans- Autumn bounty

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By Deborah Locke with chopped cranberries in Place onion, apple and squash Diane Holt’s doesn't call for meat, but you a pot. Add 3.5 C. beef broth, pieces in baking dish; layer fish Wild Rice Soup can add ham or chicken, as The heat of summer retreated bring to a boil, turn it down to on top. Drizzle maple syrup One-third C. wild rice well as slivered almonds for at the same time area lakes pro- a simmer and cover. Be care- over top. Cover with foil and One-fourth C. butter garnish.) duced a bountiful crop of wild ful not to overcook; should bake for 40 min. in 350 degree 4 C. chicken broth rice. We asked FDL employees take about 20 min. While the oven. Uncover for remaining 15 One-half C. flour and Band Members for their rice cooks, fry the bacon; drain min. of baking. One-half C. celery Diane Holt’s favorite fall recipes that use fall some of the fat and then add One-half t. salt and pepper Excellent Bread food: wild rice, apples, cran- celery, onion and garlic. When Diane Holt, an investigator One-fourth C. chopped onion 1 18-inch loaf French bread with the FDL Compliance Divi- berries, squash, pumpkin and vegetables start to get tender, One-half t. garlic powder One-half package dry onion sion, has been making the wild more. Below are a few favorites. add the mushrooms and meat. One-half C. sliced fresh mush- soup mix Add “Better than Bouillon,” rice soup recipe for at least 20 years. The original recipe calls rooms One-half pound butter (2 sticks) Bruno Zagar remembers and pepper. When the meat is One-half C. green pepper fondly the wild rice hotdish brown, add 2-3 C. beef broth. for half and half, but evaporated milk works just as well. This is 1 C. evaporated milk Mix soup mix with softened served at the restaurant of the Chop up and add one-half C. a thick, flavorful soup. Thin it butter. Cut loaf into slices but Black Bear Casino before its pecans. Add the rice; stir in with chicken broth, if you like a Cook rice in chicken broth 20- don’t cut all the way through. renovation and expansion. He more beef broth if the mixture soupier soup. 30 min., until done. Spread both sides of bread with recognized a few ingredients: seems dry. Diane has been making Sauté vegetables in butter. Slow- onion butter. Wrap with foil; rice, bacon, meat. French Onion bread for at least ly add flour into vegetable bake in 375 degree oven for 45 Bruno, an environmental Jan Setterquist, an ac- 40 years. Her kids request it all mixture, stirring constantly. Add min. Diane buys the bread at the time, and like its crouton- specialist with the FDL Natural creditation coordinator with thickened vegetables to broth/ Cub Food or Super One. like crust. The bread also goes Resource Division, went on to the FDL Min no aya win Clinic, rice mixture, and seasonings. create his own version of the combined a couple of salmon well with lasagna or with fondue. Slowly pour milk into broth/ dish, shown below. He made recipes about six years ago. The vegetable mixture. Serve. (This it for a few Hopi and Navajo result of her nutritious inven- friends in Arizona while visiting tiveness is below. The recipe is there this year. Zagar’s wild rice easy to make, and the salmon dish was pronounced delicious. can be purchased at FDL’s gro- This makes a hearty meal. If cery and gas store. you like cranberries, add a few more. Janette Setterquist’s Maple Syrup Salmon Bruno’s Wild Rice Hot Dish and Squash 1 lb. salmon filet cut into 4-6 One-half C. cranberries, dried or pieces fresh, chopped 2 small or 1 large acorn or but- 2 C. wild rice ternut squash, seeded and cut 6.5 C. beef broth (divided) into 1-inch by 3-inch pieces 1 large onion, chopped 1.5 t. salt 4 stalks chopped celery One-half t. black pepper One-half lb. bacon, chopped One-fourth t. ground cayenne 2 cloves garlic, minced pepper One-half C. mushrooms One-half C. maple syrup 1 lb. ground venison, buffalo or 1 tart apple, chopped hamburger 1 sweet onion, chopped 1 t. “Better than Boullion” beef flavor (at Super One) Wash and pat dry salmon One-fourth t. ground pepper pieces. Spray 13x9 inch bak- One-half C. pecans, chopped ing dish with nonstick cooking spray. Season salmon with salt, Rinse and clean the rice; mix pepper and cayenne pepper. Maple Syrup Salmon and Squash (Photos by Deborah Locke) November 2009 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 15 Autumn bounty

Taste of Home desired amount of dressing over 1 C. plus 2 T. powdered sugar Lorri Antus’s Cedar butter into dry ingredients until Website’s Merry salad and toss to coat. Serve One-half t. vanilla Lake Apple Squares evenly mixed; add oil and toss Berry Salad immediately. Refrigerate leftover 1 and one-fourth C. whole- with fork. Whisk water and egg dressing. Yield: 10 servings. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. yolk together and add to flour 1 pkg. (10 ounces) mixed salad wheat flour Grease and flour a 9”x13” pan. mix. Stir until mixed, knead greens 1 and one-fourth C. all-purpose The following recipe contains In a large bowl with an electric dough and divide it in half. 1 medium red apple, diced flour a surprise ingredient: ketchup. mixer, combine the ketchup, Wrap dough pieces in plastic 1 medium green apple, diced 2 T. sugar for crust; Three- Don’t be afraid of it! The ketch- eggs, oil, granulated sugar and wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 C. (4 ounces) shredded Par- quarter up is not discernible as ketchup, pumpkin. Sift together the flour, an hour. mesan cheese C. sugar and the blend of all ingredients baking soda, baking powder, Preheat oven 1/2 C. dried cranberries for apple makes a very tasty bar. salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, to 400 degrees. 1/2 C. slivered almonds, toasted mixture and allspice. With the mixer at Coat 9x13 in. in a fry pan until light brown Three- Pumpkin Bars low speed, gradually add the baking pan with (stir constantly) quarter t. (Star Tribune, 2006) dry ingredients to the pumpkin salt cooking spray One-fourth C. ketchup mixture. Blend well. Stir in the or parchment Dressing: One- 2 eggs chocolate chips; pour into the paper. Mix apples, 1 C. fresh cranberries fourth t. One-half C. oil pan. Start to check the bars three-fourths C. One-half C. sugar baking 1 C. granulated sugar after 20-25 min. An inserted sugar and cinna- One-half C. cider vinegar powder 1 C. minus 2 T. canned pump- toothpick should come out mon. Roll dough One-fourth C. thawed apple 4 T. cold kin (About one-half of a 15 oz. clean. between 2 pieces juice concentrate butter, can; avoid pumpkin pie mix) of wax paper into 1 t. salt chopped 1 C. flour Frosting: beat cream cheese and rectangle; invert 1 t. ground mustard up 1 t. baking soda butter with electric mixer; sift dough on a pan, 1 t. grated onion 5 T. oil One-half t. baking powder powdered sugar and add a little spread it with 1 C. canola oil One-third One-fourth t. salt at a time. Beat in vanilla and C. ice filling. Roll out 1 t. cinnamon frost the cooled bars. remaining dough In a large bowl, toss the first water Apple Bars One-fourth t. ground ginger and place on top six ingredients. In a blender, 1 large egg, One-fourth t. ground cloves Lorri Antus is a clerk with of apples. Trim edges so filling combine the cranberries, sugar, separated One-fourth t. ground allspice the FDL Legal Division. She’s is covered. Beat egg white until vinegar, apple juice concentrate, 6 C. thinly sliced, peeled apples 1 C. semisweet chocolate chips been making her apple squares frothy and brush on top crust. salt, mustard and onion; cover 1 t. ground cinnamon for many years. Line the baking Bake 40 to 45 min. or longer and process until blended. Frosting: pan with parchment paper rath- until filling is bubbly. While processing, gradually add Whisk flours, 2 T. sugar, salt 4 oz. cream cheese er than using oil, if you wish. oil in a steady stream. Drizzle and baking powder in bowl. Cut One-fourth C. butter, softened The crust will be more firm.

Pumpkin Bars Page 16 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | November 2009 Health News Cooking and eating to lower your cholesterol From the FDL Public Health Nursing Department n the last column, I wrote like chuck, ribs, sausage and fat dairy products in place of free mayonnaise, or skip the When you make changes for about measuring the cho- bacon. high fat products. Try frozen mayonnaise on sandwiches and your self, you can also help Ilesterol in your blood. High You can reduce the amount of yogurt instead of ice cream. Use use mustard instead. your whole family by preparing blood cholesterol raises chances saturated fat you eat by cutting low fat, plain yogurt instead of Another way to reduce satu- foods that are lower in choles- of heart disease, which can lead the fat off meat before cooking sour cream. Select cheese made rated fat: try cereal with fat free terol and saturated fat, such to heart attacks and strokes. and throwing it away. If you with fat free milk. Soft marga- milk and fruit for breakfast. If as those listed below from the While cholesterol is in your are cooking ground beef, pour rine or vegetable oil should be you really can't give up bacon Heart Healthy Better Homes blood, it is also in the food you off the fat and rinse the cooked used instead of butter or lard. and eggs, try low fat turkey ba- & Gardens Website. That way eat. We call this dietary choles- ground beef in hot water before Dietary cholesterol is found con and scrambled eggs made every member of your family terol. Scientists have found that using it in your recipe. Take the only in animal products. Egg from an egg substitute. Try will reduce the risk for heart if we eat a lot of saturated fat skin and fat off chicken, turkey, yolks and organ meats are high oven bread instead of fry bread. disease. and cholesterol, we are likely to ducks and other birds before in cholesterol and should be Instead of snacking on chips or have high blood cholesterol. you cook them. When making eaten in small quantities. Limit French fries, eat an apple or a Next month’s topic: Being active Saturated fat is a kind of fat soups, stews or gravies, cool yourself to no more than four peach. Select fat free chips or keeps your heart healthy. Call that is found mostly in foods them then skim the fat off the egg yolks in one week. Egg chips that are baked instead of Amber at (218)878-3079 for that come from animals. Usual- top. substitutes are available that fried. more information about on Fond ly, you can see this fat on food. Fat free milk gives all the have no cholesterol. Because Many delicious foods do not du Lac's Public Health Nursing Try to pick meats that have less nutrition of whole milk without mayonnaise is made with eggs, have any cholesterol or satu- Dept. fat, like round or low fat ground the cholesterol and saturated it is high in cholesterol (as well rated fat. These include fruits, beef. Avoid the high fat meats fat. It is easy to substitute low as fat). Look for low fat or fat vegetables, grain, and cereals. Heart healthy recipes:

Potato Wedges (four servings) Chocolate Chunk Cookies (makes about 5 dozen) Ingredients Ingredients 4 medium red potatoes and/or sweet potatoes or a combina- 2.5 C. oatmeal tion of each 2 C. flour 4 cloves minced garlic 1 t. baking powder 1 T. olive oil 1 t. baking soda 1.5 t. paprika 8 oz. soft tofu (fresh bean curd) (available at Cloquet’s Super One and Wal-Mart) One-half t. salt One-half C. butter, softened One-fourth teaspoon ground black pepper 1 C. sugar 1 C. packed brown sugar Directions One-half C. canola oil Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Scrub potatoes. Cut them 1 t. vanilla lengthwise into quarters, and cook them, covered in a small 8 oz. dark chocolate chunks or bittersweet chocolate pieces (1.5 C.) amount of boiling lightly salted water for 10 min. or until just tender. Drain. Directions In a small bowl combine garlic, olive oil, paprika, salt, and Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place oats, half at a time if necessary, in a food processor or blender. pepper. Stir in enough water to make a mixture that's easy Blend until oats resemble coarse flour. In a medium bowl, stir together oats, flour, baking powder, and to brush on potatoes. Brush over potatoes, place on a baking baking soda; set aside. Place tofu in the food processor or blender. Blend until smooth; set aside. sheet covered with aluminum foil that has been sprayed with In an extra large bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 sec. Add non-fat cooking spray. Bake for 25 min. until crispy. tofu; beat until combined, scraping side of bowl occasionally. Add granulated and brown sugars; beat Nutrition facts per serving: 145 calories; 3.7 g. fat; cholesterol until combined. Add oil and vanilla. Beat in as much of the flour mixture as you can with the mixer. 0; sodium 300 mg; fiber 3 g. Stir in any remaining flour mixture and the chocolate. Drop dough by level teaspoons 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are golden brown. Nutrition facts per serving: 118 calories; fat 5g; cholesterol 4 mg; sodium 40 mg; fiber 1 g. November 2009 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 17 Health News

Asking for help is not a weakness Suicide rate among Indian teens is especially alarming ast year the state Depart- 34) has a suicide rate 1.8 times • Setting one’s affairs in order depressed do not seek help and • attain a core group of individ- ment of Health reported higher than the national average • Direct or indirect statements their condition worsens. uals who will determine how Lthat 585 Minnesotans took for that age group. that reference death or dying However, asking for help is a small amount of money for their lives. Health officials urge Minneso- Other risk factors include not a weakness, said Sandi Sav- suicide prevention can best The Department is urging tans to pay attention to warning substance abuse, recent crisis age, Prevention Coordinator for be utilized in the Fond du Lac people to learn the warning signs that someone is consider- or loss, family history of suicide the Min-no-aya-win Clinic on community. signs of suicide and how to ing or planning to take their life. or mental illness, access to the Fond du Lac Reservation. Fond du Lac Human Ser- prevent it. firearms or other lethal means, Savage recently facilitated three vices received a $2,500 grant In Minnesota the number of Know the warning signs. past experiences of trauma, meetings for FDL employees through Carlton County Public people who die by suicide each • Statements about hopeless- and chronic pain that doesn’t and community members that Health and Human Services and year is nearly five times higher ness or helplessness respond to treatment. addressed suicide prevention. the Minnesota Department of than homicide, and represents • Sudden change from a Depression, the leading cause The group’s purpose is this: Health to address the issue of 11 deaths out of every 100,000 depressed mood to a happier, of suicide, is a mental illness • start a FDL community dia- Suicide Prevention. For more people. calmer mood that is stigmatized in our soci- logue on suicide prevention; information, call Sandi Savage That number is higher in • Giving away cherished posses- ety. It is perceived as a form of • create awareness/education of at (218) 878-2176 or email her American Indian communities. sions weakness that few people feel suicide prevention; at [email protected]. For instance, the young Ameri- • Isolating oneself from family comfortable sharing. Therefore, • reduce the stigma of seeking can Indian population (ages 15- and friends people who are becoming or are mental health assistance; and

H1N1 arrives at Rez and outlying areas; treatment advice about the same as it is for any other flu

s of late October, the Diagnoses are made after a clients who meet the criteria People who will use the FDL recently adopted a few "so- H1N1 vaccine was not hospital lab test, and not all established by medical experts Min no aya win Clinic are asked cial distancing" techniques to Aavailable to any public patients with the flu would find will receive the vaccination. to wear masks into the Clinic if reduce the spread of disease by health or medical clinic in Min- it necessary to be admitted to a No matter which strain of flu they are coughing or sneezing. canceling or rescheduling some nesota. In mid-October a small hospital. you get, however, the treatment The masks contain the drops activities organized and offered amount of the live vaccine (Flu It’s likely, however, that all for all of them is similar. Flu of moisture that are spread at the Clinic and in the com- Mist) was sent to hospitals cases of the flu contracted by runs its course in 7 to 10 days. when people cough or sneeze. munity. In addition to control- where it was used for hospital- mid-October are H1N1; the Fever reducers help, as well as Health care providers may start ling the spread of H1N1, this ized children and other high traditional flu season with its cough syrup, and rest. Anti-viral wearing masks, too, if they are reduces the opportunities for risk patients. many strains occurs later in the medications are available to providing care to someone with health staff to become infected The total number of flu cases year, Smith said. help lessen the symptoms of the an influenza-like illness. Just and transmit the virus to pa- in Carlton County or at the She added that because the flu, but they need to be pre- because a person is wearing tients. Clinic staff will deter- Fond du Lac Reservation can’t vaccine will be sent in small scribed by a medical provider a mask it does not mean they mine whether or not this needs be determined, said Deb Smith, batches, it is unlikely that the and are only effective if given have the H1N1; it is only a to be done on a week-by-week Public Health Nursing Coordi- Reservation will offer large clin- within a short time period after precaution. basis. nator for the FDL Reservation. ics to vaccinate people. Instead, the influenza is contracted. Additionally, the FDL Clinic Page 18 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | November 2009 Community news Birthdays Leila and Olivia of Vadnais many updates. Large fenced-in will never forget your kindness Wilmer is survived by many Happy Birthday Heights, Minn.; Kathryn King yard. Any questions or to view and generosity at that difficult nieces, nephews and cousins. to Anna Marie and Jeffrey Bird of Cloquet; call (218) 269-1356. time. Thanks again. Visitation began on Sept. Locke, who was Robert King; Jalisa, Jordan and The Greensky family 21 at 5 p.m. in the Sawyer born on Nov. 7, Taleah of Cloquet. Home on Big Lake in Sawyer, Community Center on Mission 1926. Mom, stay Minn. Located within 15 miles Memorials Road, and continued throughout the evening until the 10 a.m. healthy and may Happy Birthday to Dwayne of three golf courses, 30 miles In memory of Funeral Service, also held at the there be many Jaakola on Nov. 14th from your from Duluth. Built in 1990. Michael A. Lund Center. winning Bingo games in your “seester” Lorri. And Happy Two bdrm, 1.5 baths, sauna, (May 31, 1973 – Burial was at the Big Lake future! Birthday to Daddy on Nov. fireplace, open floor plan. Nov. 17, 2006) Cemetery. With love from your kids 26th. Attached 2-car garage and We think of you Love, Lorri detached 2-car insulated pole each day and are Steven D. Savage (“Noodin Happy 11th birthday to Tyler building. On private lot with 93 grateful for the 33 Makwa” Wind Bear), 61, Ojibway. We love you! ft. of lakeshore; driveway and years we had with Open house of Sauk Rapids, Minn. died Your family septic tank on 56 feet of FDL you. We hope you are at peace. A celebration of Bobby on Aug. 24 in St. Cloud from leased land. Asking $245,900. You are loved and missed very “Catfish King” complications of lung cancer. Happy Birthday to Amanda Call (218) 879-5617 for more much. Bassett’s birthday He was born in Duluth on Hansen who will be 26 on info. With love from your family Nov. 2! will take place April 7, 1948, and grew up from 1 p.m. to 3 in Cloquet, graduating from Love from Mom, Madelyn and Charming 2-bedroom, The family of Eugene "Steve" p.m. on Nov. 22 at Wrenshall High School in Nick 2-bath log home with loft on a Shotley misses our Ole Paw, the Tribal Center wooded lot with spacious 2-car 1966. He served in the U.S. Elder Nutrition who passed away Nov. 22,1996. Army from 1968-1970. He was Happy Birthday to Matthew detached garage. Open floor Steve was a good man, a Martineau who will be 21 on Program meeting plan with radiant in-floor heat, a drug and alcohol counselor room. All are invited to come father, husband, grandfather at St. Paul’s Ramsey Hospital Nov. 7. a natural gas stove/fireplace, and friend. He was fun, hard- With all our love from your and celebrate. and a Jacuzzi tub. Assessed at Treatment Center for many Bobby will be 90 years young working, compassionate and years. mom and stepdad $179,000, asking $115,000. Must loving. His stories of growing on Nov. 23. Happy Birthday sell. (218) 213-6190. Steven was preceded in death up on the Shotley farm on by his father, Truman Savage, Margaret Needham with the Bobby, and may you have many Airport Road and his adventures his stepfather, Theodore Holm, Center for American Indian more! New graduates in life will live on, in the Shinob and his brother, Jeffrey Holm. Resources in Duluth reports on Congratulation to the tradition. He is survived by his mother, birthdays for FDL employees in Geraldine Rogge will be 80 on following FDL Band Members: Ethel A. Holm of Kenyon, health care. For November, they Nov. 7. Family and Jason Barney, University of In loving memory of Dell brothers Joe (Jeanne) Savage are: Wendy Gorder, Pharmacy friends are invited Phoenix-Online; Associate of Johanson on her birthday, of St. Paul and David (Valerie) Technician, Nov. 10; Kevin to a birthday Arts Degree, Business major. Oct. 24. You are always in my Holm of Northfield; sisters Walsh, Physician Assistant, celebration on that Date awarded: Sept. 2009. thoughts. I miss you. Sandra (Thomas) Hillman of Nov. 17; Laura Garza, Public day from noon Ryan Defoe, FDL Tribal & Your friend, Nicole Duluth, and Chris Bergeson Health Nurse, Nov. 30. Happy to 3 p.m. at the Community College; Associate Ammesmaki (Dan Loesch) of Kenyon; and by Birthday to all! Mile Long Club on Highway 23. Please join us! For of Arts Degree, Liberal Arts many nieces, nephews, aunts, major. Date awarded: May 2009. uncles and cousins. Happy 14th Birthday to more information, call Sandy at Obituary Stanley Soulier, Ivy Technical A memorial service was Tayden Savage on (218) 879-5349. Happy Birthday Wilmer Martin, 80, of Community College, Richmond, held on Sept. 11 at the FDL Nov. 6. Mother! Sawyer, passed away on Sept. Indiana; Associate of Applied Community Center. Burial was Love Mom, Gage 18, 2009 in the Villa Vista Science Degree, Medical at the Hillcrest Cemetery. and Fhenix Anniversary Nursing Home in Cromwell, Assistant major. Date awarded: Minn. A belated happy second August 2009. Happy 63rd anniversary (Oct. 20) to Matt Wilmer was born on Aug. Birthday to and Jamie Hague. 13, 1929 to Frank and Georgina (Paquette) Martin. He loved to Rodney Marvin King on Love, Mom Thank you travel. Nov. 23, 2009! Lots of Love A big thank you to all those He is preceded in death by his from your children and who helped with the funerals For sale parents, brothers Clifford and grandchildren, Christopher King in September for our mother, Home for sale in the Cloquet Byron Martin and sisters Carol of Blaine, Minn.; Michelle and Florence Greensky, and our District on leased land. Three brother, Chuck Greensky. We Jean and Vittelyn Martin . Michael Verley; Austin, Isaac, bdrms., 1 bath, full basement, November 2009 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 19 Area news “Ojibwe News” like the tree is winning. The Uni- member. reform. Learning center versity Chancellor has directed John Graham, of the Canada’s Their resolution said that Presi- ceases publication; architects to find a way to build Southern Tutchone tribe, and dent Obama’s proposals would dormitory editor receiving while preserving the site that also Thelma Rios, of Rapid City, S.D., assist American Indians who construction starts at hospice care includes a creek and wetlands. are accused of participating in could not get health care through S.D. Crazy Horse Bill Lawrence, editor of the of- Initially the University Board of kidnapping and killing Aquash. the Indian Health Service, since Memorial ten controversial “Ojibwe News,” Regents had planned to approve According to prosecutors, 60 percent of Indians live off Work started on an American has ceased publication of his the building design in October, Aquash was believed by some reservations. Indian student living and learning newspaper and is in hospice care 2009; however, the requested AIM members to be a government center at the Crazy Horse Memo- in Sun Valley, Idaho. A Septem- option has delayed that process. informant. She allegedly was Standing ovation for rial in the Black Hills of South ber story from the Star Tribune The story was reported in the Eau driven to Rapid City by Graham, Dakota. Claire Leader-Telegram. Arlo Looking Cloud and Theda “Dances With reported that Lawrence is in the Wolves” director The $2.5 million project in- late stages of cancer. Clark, and held against her will. cludes classrooms and a 40-unit Director Kevin Costner was In a column with the headline Leech Lake Band Looking Cloud was convicted of student residence hall. The dor- honored 20 years after making “A good day to die,” Lawrence murder in 2004 for his role and mitory is scheduled to open next Member can’t use "Dances With Wolves" by the wrote that his failing health was sentenced to life in prison. summer. sovereignty as a Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe of and business challenges with He is now a government witness. The Crazy Horse project is in- South Dakota during a stop at the the publishing industry made it defense Prosecutors claim that Graham tended to honor all American In- Royal River Casino. impossible to continue. He is an The Minnesota Supreme Court raped Aquash at Rios’ apartment, dians. The mountain carving is in In September, a crowd gave enrolled member of the Red Lake ruled in September that an Amer- and later killed her near Wanblee the likeness of the Oglala Lakota Costner a standing ovation and Nation. ican Indian from the Leech Lake which is 86 miles east of Rapid warrior who led the defeat of Lt. tribal officials draped him in a The paper was published for Reservation who was ticketed City. Col. George Custer at the Battle of quilt. Fans later surrounded him 21 years, and was available at the for speeding was subject to state Graham, 54, is charged with Little Big Horn in 1876. FDL gas and grocery store. traffic laws because he was not a one count of felony murder in re- outside the casino's hotel for Lawrence, 70, constantly fought member of the Mille Lacs Band. lation to kidnapping, one count of pictures and autographs. with Native officials throughout David Michael Davis, the driver, felony murder in relation to rape Tribal President Josh Weston Minnesota for more transpar- was ticketed for speeding on Min- and one count of premeditated says it's the biggest thing that Rising poverty among ency in governance. His coverage nesota 169 in Mille Lacs County. murder in Aquash's slaying. has happened in Flandreau for a Minnesota children of White Earth Chairman Dar- Davis argued that the state Rios, 64, is charged one count while. The 2009 annual “Kids Count” ryl (Chip) Wadena, Leech Lake could not impose state traffic of felony murder in relation to Costner directed and starred report from the Children’s De- Chairman Alfred (Tig) Pemberton laws on him because he is an kidnapping and one count of pre- in the Academy Award-winning fense Fund reports that rising and former Leech Lake attorney American Indian who was subject meditated murder, said Attorney movie about a lieutenant who poverty has caused more Min- Harold (Skip) Finn helped lead to only to tribal court jurisdiction. General Marty Jackley and Pen- lives among the Sioux people in nesota children to suffer from prison terms for all three. However, earlier court rul- nington County state's attorney the 1800s. The story was reported physical and emotional stress that His final column stated: “I can- ings have said that if the person Glenn Brenner. All charges carry in Indian Country Today. will result in irreversible delays in not say with certainty that ours charged with a crime is not a a maximum sentence of life in brain development for some. will be a lasting contribution. But member of the band or tribe prison. Sharpshooters take There were about 140,000 we sure as hell roiled the waters where the offense took place, the It took prosecutors decades to aim on Apostle Island children living in poverty in Min- and made a lot of enemies. I also strength of Indian sovereignty as press charges in Aquash's killing nesota last year, up from 106,000 know in my heart that we made a defense is lessened. because for a long time, inves- deer population in 2001. The current recession The National Park Service has a lot of friends, and that our In a dissenting opinion, Minne- tigators could not get enough may have pushed that number to assigned sharpshooters to kill work was important to the Indian sota Supreme Court Justice Alan key witnesses to cooperate. That as high as 180,000. enough deer in two of the Apostle people, especially in Minnesota.” Page said the traffic offense was changed in 2003, when a federal The “Kids Count” report Islands to save native plants. grand jury heard enough evi- reviews a range of demographic, in Minnesota Chippewa Tribal Sand and York Islands are U-W Eau Claire territory. Page wrote that the state dence to indict Graham and Look- education, health, income and closed to the public until May 15, other government-collected data. had no jurisdiction over Davis ing Cloud. The story was reported 2010 while sharpshooters thin the considers option for Twenty-eight percent of the because he is a Minnesota Chip- in the Associated Press. whitetail deer herd. Most of the state’s 1.26 million children live preserving tree pewa Tribe member. shooting will occur in October, An oak tree that may or may The story was reported in the N.D. tribes urge 2009. In past years, hunters were in families where no parent has not be of historical significance to Pioneer Press. passage of health invited to trim the herd in order a full-time, year-round job. That American Indians is in the way of to save the final stands of na- figure is up 65,000 since 2000. a proposed new 156,000-square Two more charged in plan reforms tive Lake Superior forest, which Additionally, 88,000 kids are foot student center on the cam- The United Tribes of North includes the rare Canada yew, an without health insurance, up 16 pus of the University of Wiscon- 1975 Annie Aquash Dakota Board, comprised of the evergreen bush. percent since 2000. sin – Eau Claire. Some have said murder case Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate, Spirit Deer were introduced to the the “Council Oak Tree” provided A Canadian man and a South Lake Tribe, Standing Rock Tribe, Apostle Islands in the 1950s a meeting place for generations of Dakota woman were charged in Three Affiliated Tribes and the and 1960s; their numbers have American Indians; others remain September in the 1975 slaying Turtle Mountain Band of Chippe- skyrocketed in recent years. The skeptical. of a Annie Mae Aquash, a fel- wa, called on state congressional deer meat will be donated to local Whatever its history, it looks low American Indian Movement members to support health care food banks. | | Page 16Gashkadino Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin Giizis nan November 2009– Ice Forms Moon November 2009 CCC: Cloquet Community Center, (218)878-7504; BCC: Brookston Community Center, (218)878-8048; SCC: Sawyer Community Center, (218)878-8185; CAIR: Center for American Indian Resources; MNAW: Min no aya win (218)879-1227; BBCR: Black Bear Casino Resort; OJS: FDL Ojibwe School; CFC: Briefs Cloquet Forestry Center; NRG: Natural Resource Garage; BBGC: Black Bear Golf Course; MKW: Mash-Ka-Wisen Powwow Grounds Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Open activities CCC Elder Exercise 8 a.m. CCC After school program Elder Exercise 8 a.m. CCC Pilates class 12 p.m. CCC After school program Food Allergy Seminar Fun & Fitness CCC Community Quilt 10 a.m. 3 p.m. CCC Elder Concern’s Mtg After school program 3 p.m. CCC 8:30 a.m. CCC CCC Community Quilt & 10 a.m. CCC 3 p.m. CCC Story Time 3:30 p.m. CCC Men’s Basketball starts After school program Sewing 5 p.m. CCC Adult Game Day Bimijii 4:30 p.m. CCC Intro to Drum & Singing Game afternoon with 3 p.m. CCC 12:30 p.m. CCC FDL language table 6 p.m. CCC Jimmy Adult Cribbage 5 p.m. After school program 5 p.m. CCC Women’s Night 6 p.m. Fun & Fitness Men’s CCC 3 p.m. CCC CCC League 3 p.m. CCC Men’s Moccasin game 6 p.m. CCC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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