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Anishinaabeg Today
A Monthly Chronicle of the White Earth Nation
Vol. 20 No. 7
White Earth, Minn.
Operation Bricks of Steel
[email protected]
Nine arrested on reservation during heroin drug bust
On Wednesday, May 27, 41 Federal Arrest lateral damage it inflicted upon neighborhoods, famWarrants were executed as a result of a lengthy ilies, and especially young children on tribal lands in
multi-state heroin trafficking conspiracy targeting the Minnesota and elsewhere in the Midwest,” stated
White Earth and Red Lake Nations. There were 41 DEA Minneapolis-St Paul Assistant Special Agent in
defendants named in the Federal Indictment who Charge Dan Moren. “Beasley and the 40 other memwere charged with Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin, bers of his organization believed that federal, state,
Methamphetamine, Oxycodone, Hydromorphone, local and tribal law enforcement agencies throughout
Hydrocodone and Methadone.
the region were not speaking with one another and
This investigation was a result of hard work, connecting the dots...they were wrong.”
dedication and a collaboration of tribal, local, county,
White Earth Police Department’s Public Safety
state and federal law enforcement
Director Randy Goodwin said: “We
agencies, which shut down a major
are proud of the hard work and ded“We are proud of the hard
pipeline of heroin.
ication that resulted in the arrests of
work and dedication that
Operation Bricks of Steel was
a criminal organization that prosresulted in the arrests of a
the name given to this investigation.
pered from poisoning many people
criminal organization that
On the White Earth Nation, six
on the White Earth Nation. Many
prospered from poisoning
arrest teams were assigned to apprelives, families and communities
many people on the White
hend nine of the 41 people named in
have been damaged or destroyed
Earth Nation.
the indictment. All nine were
from this poison. Now, the hard
apprehended without incident, harm
work of healing and wellness
Randy Goodwin
or injury to anyone. The nine have
begins!”
White Earth Public Safety Director
been listed in the Federal
Goodwin went on to say that
Indictment as well as in the press
law enforcement will continue to
release from the United States Attorney Andrew identify, investigate, arrest and prosecute any person
Luger.
who considers or continues to poison the people on
the
White Earth Nation.
“The indictment of the Beasley drug trafficking
“Voices have been heard, they have not fallen on
organization is emblematic of our commitment to
deaf
ears. Every piece of information given to law
combatting heroin trafficking in Minnesota,” said
enforcement
is helpful. We continue to ask the peoU.S. Attorney Andrew Luger. “These defendants, led
ple
on
the
White
Earth Nation to continue to pass any
by Omar Beasley, represented the most significant
information.
Now
is the time we make a stand and
source of heroin in Indian Country. Through close
let
those
who
prosper
from selling drugs that it will
collaboration with our federal, local, and tribal law
not
be
tolerated
anymore,”
said Goodwin.
enforcement partners, we have shut down this major
According
to
the
indictment
and documents filed
pipeline that was spreading heroin across the Red
in
court,
from
at
least
April
2014
until April 2015,
Lake and White Earth Indian Reservations and the
Omar
Sharif
Beasley,
37,
led
a
drug
trafficking consurrounding communities.”
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“The Omar Beasley heroin and prescription drug
trafficking organization cared nothing about the col-
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
7th Annual
Honoring Our Mothers Pow-Wow
See Heroin Page 21
Notice of Public Hearing on proposal
to construct the Sandpiper Pipeline
In the matter of the application of Enbridge Energy, which
seeks to construct the Sandpiper Pipeline along a route that may
result in an environmental impact on lands and waters on or near the
Rice Lake Community of the White Earth Reservation, the
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has held a series of hearings
taking testimony from the public and local governments.
No hearings were held on any of the Indian reservations that
will be impacted by this project. Therefore, under the authority of
the White Earth Band of Ojibwe as a sovereign Indian Nation
charged with protecting the welfare of its members, the governing
body of the White Earth Nation hereby announces a Public
Hearing scheduled for June 4 at 5 p.m. at the Rice Lake
Community Center. The purpose of this hearing is to collect information from Band members and experts regarding the pipeline.
This hearing will be held pursuant to the White Earth Tribal
Council’s responsibility to investigate and inquire into matters
affecting the general welfare of the Band and its members. Band
members who wish to testify at this hearing are invited to attend.
Photos by Gary W. Padrta
The 7th Annual Honoring Our Mothers Pow-Wow was held May
9-10 at the Shooting Star Casino Event Center in Mahnomen.
More than 700 dancers, 24 drum groups, and 30 royalty registered for the event.
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Anishinaabeg Today
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reflect the opinion or attitude of the AT staff or the
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5903, email: [email protected], fax: 218-9833641, or write to:
Anishinaabeg Today
White Earth Public Relations
PO Box 418
White Earth, MN 56591
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v Native American Journalist Association
v Minnesota Newspaper Association
Tribal Council
Erma J. Vizenor
Chairwoman
Tara Mason
Secretary-Treasurer
News From Chairwoman Erma J. Vizenor
Heroin Ring Busted at White Earth
Federal prosecutors on May 28 charged 41 people with
operating a multi-million dollar drug ring that supplied
White Earth and Red Lake Reservations with heroin and
other drugs. Nine of the 41 charged are from White Earth
Reservation.
The White Earth Reservation desperately needs a residential substance abuse facility for both men and women.
White Earth has the funds in reserve to build a residential
treatment facility, funds carefully saved for this purpose
from good financial management
over the years.
Everywhere I go to speak
about the drug epidemic on the
White Earth Nation, families
who have addicted loved ones
ask for a residential treatment
facility. Newborn babies are
afflicted with opiates and the
painful withdrawals. There are
frequent overdoses, suicides, and
deaths. Lives are ruined every
day. Families suffer. Hepatitis C is at high rates due to
using infected needles.
Now there are funds, Tribal Council, so support me in
building the residential treatment facility. It is time to act.
It is time to invest in our people for the future of our Nation.
The Episcopal Church in Minnesota, together with
White Earth Nation Chairwoman Erma J. Vizenor have
cosponsored symposiums to bring attention to and promote
reconciliation and healing from the traumatic legacies of
the legal Doctrine of Christian Discovery and Boarding
School Policy.
The Doctrine of Christian Discovery refers to 16th
Century church pronouncements that gave absolute legal
title to European monarchs, as they hired explorers to “discover” lands in the Americas.
The theological pretense of Christian superiority also
underwrote U.S. policies designed to eradicate indigenous
cultures, languages, traditions, and to jointly
civilize/Christianize indigenous people, especially in forced
Boarding School education organized under the slogan “kill
the Indian in order to save the man.”
Native American families and communities continue to
struggle with historical trauma associated with the boarding
schools and the widespread methods of physical, emotional, and psychological abuse.
The 2009 General Convention of the Episcopal Church
formally repudiated the Doctrine of Discovery, as did the
ECMN Convention in 2012. Presiding Bishop Kathryn
Jefferts Schori noted how European Americans continue to
benefit from the Doctrine of Discovery and linked the
Doctrine to subsequent policies of Christianization and
Civilization. She called Episcopalians to go beyond repudiation and seek reconciliation and healing.
The last symposium is July 18 at the Shooting Star
Casino from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The keynote speaker is
Steve Newcomb, co-founder of Indigenous Law Institute
and author of Pagans in the Promised Land.
While the drug bust will certainly help to attack the
tragic problem of selling, dealing, and trafficking of drugs,
especially heroin, at White Earth, we all know it is only part
of the solution. What about all of our people who are suffering from addiction? What intervention and support are
available to them? Very little.
Doctrine of Discovery reconciliation symposium is July 18
Native Alive-Suicide Prevention sponsors marathon runners
Steven “Punky” Clark
District I Representative
Kathy Goodwin
District II Representative
Kenneth “Gus” Bevins
District III Representative
Editor
Gary W. Padrta
Future Issues *
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July 29
August 5
June 24
August 26
September 30
July 1
September 2
October 7
* Deadline and Issue dates subject to change
Photo by Amanda Holm
Native Alive-Suicide Prevention sponsored a four-person relay team in the recent Fargo Marathon. From left are Ashley
Zurn (5.50 miles), Jessie Kier (6.80 miles), Jason Clark (6.75 miles), and Glen Sommers (7.15 miles). The team ran a
total of 26.2 miles and placed 72nd out of 203 teams. Native Alive is a organization built of team members from several
tribal entities that work towards raising awareness on suicide within our communities.
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Aabitoose, Ode’imini-giizis (Strawberry Moon) 3, 2015
147th Annual White Earth Celebration
and Pow Wow arena will be smoke free
The White Earth Tobacco Coalition and White Earth Pow
Wow Committee are proud to announce that this year’s
147th Annual Celebration and Pow Wow on June 12-14
will be the first year that the entire arena and all bleacher
sections will be commercial tobacco free
(This does not include ceremonial use in the arena).
“Our goal is to protect and respect our children and our
elders from the toxic chemicals in second hand smoke. We
would like to thank everyone who made this possible and
for their ongoing support to create healthier lifestyles.”
Charles W. LaDue
Attorney at Law
(White Earth Enrollee)
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You can reach the Anishinaabeg Today
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or email [email protected]
Peggy Flanagan
declares candidacy for House District 46A
St. Louis Park, Minn. - Peggy Flanagan, a
longtime advocate for Minnesota’s children and families, DFLer and progressive activist, and near-lifelong resident of St. Louis Park, Minn., recently
announced that she is a candidate to succeed retiring
DFL State Representative Ryan Winkler in District
46A.
“This community has given me so much,”
Flanagan said. “My mom and I moved to St. Louis
Park when I was a baby. As a single mother, she
chose this community because of the opportunities
that it provided for good public education, stable
neighborhoods, and economic security, and she was
right. My family and I settled in my hometown for
the same reasons, and now I want to give back.
“I want every child and every family in our district to have the kind of high-quality education,
opportunity for early learning, and ability to thrive
that I did. We are one Minnesota, so when people
everywhere in Minnesota - in our suburbs, in our
core cities, and across our state - have these opportunities, everyone benefits,” Flanagan continued.
Flanagan, 35, a noted community and political
organizer, currently serves as executive director of
Children’s Defense Fund-Minnesota. Flanagan also
worked for eight years at Wellstone Action, including
as director of external affairs. In 2012, she worked as
the Director of Community Outreach for
Minnesotans United for all Families. In 2014, she
was co-chair of the Raise The Wage campaign, the
successful fight to raise Minnesota’s minimum wage
for the first time in nearly a decade.
A citizen of the White
Earth Nation, Flanagan
lives in the Bronx Park
neighborhood of St. Louis
Park with her husband,
Tim Hellendrung and 2year-old
daughter
Siobhan. She is a graduate
of St. Louis Park public
schools
and
the
University of Minnesota.
Rep.
Winkler
announced his retirement
from the Minnesota House of Representatives May
21 after serving more than eight years. A special election will likely be held later this year for the remainder of his term. District 46A includes parts of St.
Louis Park, Golden Valley and Plymouth.
“I thank Rep. Winkler for his leadership at the
Legislature. I’ve worked closely with him to raise
Minnesota’s minimum wage, to fight for paid leave
for families, and to improve opportunity and access
for everyone,” Flanagan said. “I would be honored to
represent the people of House District 46A, and I
look forward to earning their support.”
Peggy Flanagan’s website is www.democracy.
com/PeggyFlanagan
Pine Point students hold fun-run to raise money for stray animals
By Paula Quam
Detroit Lakes Newspapers
Students at Pine Point School have hit
the ground running with a pay-it-forward
effort.
The 62 kindergarten through eighthgraders received a life lesson on how even
giving a little can do a lot when working
together.
They launched a campaign to raise
money for the Marshmallow Foundation,
which cares for and adopts out stray dogs
and cats in Becker County.
They convinced people throughout the
Pine Point community to sponsor them for a
5-K fun run that took place at the school
May 13.
They also roped in some willing businesses to help with raffle donations.
“When the kids started selling raffle
tickets, the money started flying in,” said
Cindy Johnson, who is, among many
things, the librarian, bus driver and coordinator of the event.
“The kids have been so proud and so
excited. When they get on the bus in the
morning, right away they’ve got pennies
and quarters to give me,” she said.
The students assembled in the gym
May 13 to present a check to a representative from the Marshmallow Foundation for
$892.
“They’re amazing kids,” said
Marshmallow Foundation Executive
Director Cheryl Hubbard. “I’m so proud of
all of them, and the money they raised will
help a lot of dogs and cats with food, cleaning supplies to keep the kennels clean and
vaccinations.”
Students may have been huffing, puffing and sweating during Wednesday’s 5-K
(which was held inside the school hallways
due to rain) but the real work was done
before that day.
“I would ask people to sponsor me, and
they’d give me like a dollar and sometimes
more,” said Linda Diaz, the Pine Point
fourth-grader who raised the most money
— $160.
“I love animals — I love their animalities,”she smiled.
“I think my daughter is a little go-getter,” laughed Linda’s mother, Neegonee
Brunner, who is a teacher at the school and
who also helped organize the event.
Brunner says her daughter had a purpose, and she went for it full speed.
“After school she wanted me to drive
her door to door, so that’s what we did —
she just hit up everybody,” said Brunner.
This isn’t the first time the Pine Point
students have done this sort of thing.
In November they raised $600 for the
Headwaters Animal Shelter in Park Rapids.
Johnson says she is impressed by what
the students could accomplish and what
they learned throughout the process, including how to properly care for animals and
how even they, as children, can make a difference in the world.
“This is one of the very poorest school
districts in the state,” she said. “Doing
something like this just gives them such
self-confidence.”
Pine Point students are hoping students
from other schools will take a note from
their lesson book.
“They’re issuing a challenge to other
schools in the area to do the same thing —
to do some sort of pay-it-forward,” said
Johnson. “It doesn’t matter how much or little you have, you can always help someone
else; it doesn’t matter how much you help,
even a little thing can be a life-changer.”
This won’t be the last time the Pine
Point students rally for a cause, either.
Johnson says they’ll be doing it again, but
the next time it will likely be for something
not animal-related.
“We’re having the kids come up with
some ideas and do some research — I know
we have one little girl who wants to save the
llamas,” she laughed, adding that the real
point of all this is to instill in the students a
sense that they have the ability to make
change in the world.
“These kids have worked hard and
made a huge difference,” said Johnson.
“Let’s all make a difference.”
Photo by Gary W. Padrta
Pine Point School students presented a check for $892 to Marshmallow Foundation
Executive Director Cheryl Hubbard on May 13 at the school.
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Public invited to ‘Chief Bemidji’ statue dedication
The public is invited to attend the unveiling and
dedication of the new bronze statue of
Shaynowishkung – “Chief Bemidji.” The dedication
event will take place Saturday, June 6 at noon at the
statue site in Library Park on Bemidji Avenue near
5th Street. A walleye meal provided by Leech Lake
Gaming and Catering will follow.
The ceremony will include flute music by
Windy Downwind and Jon Romer, a prayer by
Larry Aitken, and an honor song by the Eyabay drum
group.
Elaine Fleming, Professor of History at Leech
Lake Tribal College, will speak on ‘Healing through
Truth: Shaynowishkung and the Time Period in
which He Lived.’ The dedication will also include
remarks on ‘Honoring through Art’ from statue
sculptor Gareth Curtiss. Tribal and local dignitaries
as well as family of Shaynowishkung will address
the audience.
Event organizers suggest early arrival to obtain
parking and event seating. A drop off area will be
available on Bemidji Avenue just north of the
Carnegie Building. Those attending should be aware
that due to construction, parking will not be available in the Visitor Center’s parking lot.
White House to host Tribal Youth Gathering
WASHINGTON, DC – On July 9, the White
House will host the first-ever White House Tribal
Youth Gathering in Washington, D.C., to provide
American Indian and Alaska Native youth from
across the country the opportunity to interact directly
with senior Administration officials and the White
House Council on Native American Affairs.
The Tribal Youth Gathering, a collaboration
between the White House and Unity Inc., will continue to build upon the President’s Generation
Indigenous (Gen-I) initiative and his commitment to
improve the lives of Native youth across the country.
President Obama launched the Gen-I initiative at
the 2014 White House Tribal Nations Conference to
focus on improving the lives of Native youth through
new investments and increased engagement. This
initiative takes a comprehensive, culturally appropriate approach to ensure all young Native people can
reach their full potential.
The annual
White Earth Elders Picnic
is Friday, July 31 at 11 a.m.
at Waubun Park
See the July 1 Anishinaabeg Today
for more details.
Mii-gii-way-win Advisory Board
approves donations for community and cultural needs
Dispatch:
(218) 983-3201
The Mii-gii-way-win Advisory Board recently
approved $16,750 in donations for May. The following are a sample of the requests they approved:
v $2,500 - Waubun Summer Recreation Program
v $2,500 - Valerie RedHorse organization - Fix WE
enrollee homes on Leech Lake Reservation
v $1,500 - Mahnomen School - Attendance incentives
v $1,000 - Wisdom Steps Conference
v $3,750 - White Earth Fire Department Equipment
v $1,000 - White Earth Academy of Math and
Science Program
v $500 - Mahnomen County Historical Museum Roof repair
v $3,000 - White Earth Education Department Minnesota Swarm Lacrosse Camp (Mahnomen)
v $1,000 - Area Girl Scout Troops - Traditional
activities
The Mii-gii-way-win Advisory Board is committed to serving communities, through economic
opportunities, that promote the enhancement of the
quality life for tribal membership and their families.
They work diligently to serve the needs of organizations and charities requesting a donation, through a
fair and effective manner in order to ensure the
preservation and respect of the Native culture.
Requests can be submitted to:
Mii-gii-way-win Advisory Board
Attention: Chairperson,
PO Box 418,
Mahnomen, MN 56557
Or by fax to: 218-935-2206
The board consists of associates from the White
Earth Reservation Tribal Council departments and
associates from the Shooting Star Casino, Hotel &
Event Center.
Funding is made possible by the joint effort of
the White Earth Reservation Tribal Council and the
Shooting Star Casino, Hotel & Event Center.
White Earth Legal Department helps serve
the legal needs of the tribe and community
By Joe Plumer
White Earth Tribal Attorney
The White Earth Legal Department serves to provide legal representation, support and advice to the
tribal government, as well as tribally operated programs and businesses. The tribal attorneys collectively
serve as the General Counsel to the White Earth
Nation, and work directly with the White Earth
Reservation Tribal Council, Executive Director,
Divisional Directors and Program Managers to
address all of White Earth’s legal needs. The Legal
Department can be reached as 218-983-3285 Ext.
5752.
Currently, the Legal Department is staffed by the
following attorneys:
Joe Plumer, Tribal Attorney and Judicial Services
Director, is responsible for management and supervision of the Legal Department, overseeing all litigation
and legal-related work for White Earth and its various
programs and entities.
Lenny Fineday, Tribal Attorney, handles code
drafting and development, civil and housing-related
litigation, as well as administrative and regulatory
legal matters.
Jessica Miller, Tribal Attorney, handles civil commitments, most tribal prosecutions related to DNR,
traffic and environmental issues, and assists with
administrative and environmental representation.
Veronica “Roni” Newcomer, Tribal Attorney,
handles most Indian Child Welfare case management
and represents the White Earth Child Support
Program.
The White Earth Child Support Program is also a
part of the Legal Department. The Child Support
Program manages and distributes applicable child
support collections and payments on or near the White
Earth Reservation for White Earth enrollees. Raegan
Hendrickson manages the Child Support Program;
their telephone number is 218-983-4641.
Because the Legal Department attorneys represent the tribe and the tribe’s programs or businesses,
they cannot represent individuals in individual cases.
As such, the Legal Department works closely with
Anishinaabe Legal Services (ALS) and Regional
Native Public Defense Corporation (RNPDC) to help
provide individual representation.
ALS represents individuals in some civil matters.
ALS is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that serves
individuals in some areas of civil law such as will
drafting and tribal court defense representation. ALS
has offices located on White Earth, Leech Lake and
Red Lake Reservations. The White Earth office is
staffed by Megan Hay and Chris Allery, and their
phone number is 218-935-5345.
RNPDC handles criminal representation in state
courts for citizens of the White Earth and Leech Lake
Bands. Representation includes felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor charges in county court.
Qualification for RNPDC is determined through the
county court. RNPDC covers a seven county area
including Becker, Mahnomen, Clearwater, Hubbard,
Beltrami, Cass and Itasca Counties. Mahnomen and
Becker Counties are staffed by Rachel Kowarski and
Princess Gaye, and their phone number is 218-9833285 Ext. 1388.
Both ALS and RNPDC have restrictions on who
they can serve based on income guidelines and the
legal subject matter in question. However, both organizations as well as the Legal Department attorneys
work with individual band members to assist with
legal matters where they can, and provide referrals
where they cannot.
The Legal Department works hard to represent
the White Earth Nation in all legal areas, and works
with other organizations to assist citizens with their
legal needs. If you have any questions, please feel free
to contact us. Miigwech.
NCCS students complete service learning project
Rez Briefs
RTC offices closed for holidays
White Earth RTC offices will be closed on Friday, June 12 for
Treaty Day and will reopen on Monday, June 15 at 8 a.m. They will
also be closed on Friday, July 17 for the RTC Employee Picnic and
will reopen on Monday, July 20 at 8 a.m.
White Earth Elders Picnic
The annual White Earth Elders Picnic is Friday, July 31 at 11
a.m. in Waubun Park. Check out the July 1 Anishinaabeg Today for
more details.
Meeting addresses rental/landlord issues
Please join us for an informational meeting to discuss current
rental/landlord issues and concerns on June 24 at 4:30 p.m. at the
White Earth Tribal and Community College. Learn more information about programs and assistance. Meet other landlords. Please
call Kristi at 218-936-3212 for more information. Sponsored by the
White Earth Homeless Housing Program.
St. Theodore’s Church sponsoring rummage/bake sale
St. Theodore’s Catholic Church is sponsoring their annual
Spring Rummage & Bake Sale on Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June
6 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Theodore’s Church and Hall located
at the intersection of Becker County Roads 124 and 129 in
Ponsford. Come early for wonderful bargains and goodies.
White Earth Annual Urban Picnic
The White Earth Annual Urban Picnic is July 18 from 11a.m.
to 2 p.m. at Wabun Park, Shelter D in Minneapolis. A picnic lunch
will start at noon. There will be door prize drawings, games for
children, meet and greet with tribal council members, and exhibit
tables. Sponsored by the White Earth RTC, White Earth Urban
Community Council, and White Earth Urban Office. For more
information call 612-872-8388.
Everyone invited to Ojibwe Language Table
An Ojibwe Language Table will be held Tuesdays from 12:30
to 1:30 p.m. at the Naytahwaush Sports Complex, and Wednesdays
from 11 a.m. to noon at the White Earth RTC. Everyone is welcome to attend!
St. Michael’s School rummage sale
The will be a rummage sale on Thursday, June 4 from 7 a.m.
to 8 p.m. and Friday, June 5 - 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. St. Michael’s Church
in Mahnomen. Proceeds benefit St. Michael’s School. To donate
gently used items contact Gina Noll at 935-2931/261-1005 or Paige
Ennen 218-766-6739. Bars and beverages available for purchase.
Diabetes Bingo dates
Diabetes Bingo will be held June 5 at Rice Lake, June 8 at
Mahnomen, July 7 at Pine Point, July 9 at Naytahwaush, and July 10
at White Earth. Bingo will begin after the 11:30 a.m. elder nutrition
meal. Bingo at Mahnomen will begin at 1 p.m. at Valley View
Apartments. The Cover All prize for June and July will be a $30
bingo package. All are welcome. Dates are subject to change.
Looking for a job?
The White Earth Human Resources Department has a Job
Hotline. Call 218-983-3285 and ask for Ext. 1000.
Community invited to parade in White Earth
White Earth Prevention will be hosting a parade at 11 a.m. on
June 10 in White Earth. A Sobriety Walk and lunch will be held
after the parade at the White Earth Pow Wow Grounds.
Photo by Crystal Littlewolf
Students at the Naytahwaush Community Charter School have completed a service learning project for
Naytahwaush Head Start. The students sewed sequins and beads onto felt vests that were previously
made by Head Start. Students in grades 3 through 6 participated in the service learning by learning about
powwow etiquette, service to others, and traditional and cultural knowledge of Ojibwe floral beadwork.
Pictured from left are Ihyiana Parisian, Jashaun Bellanger, and Faleisha Budreau.
Local artists/crafters needed for Art in the Park
Looking for local artists and crafters for “Art in the Park” at
Waubun Pre-Harvest Festival on July 11. There is no set up charge;
however participants will need to furnish their own tables/chairs.
For more information please call Carol Fabre at 218-983-3443 or
email [email protected].
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DL Native American Education
programs recognizes graduates
By Joe Carrier
DL Native American Education and Activities
Dennis Rogers, (Navajo or Din’e) from Topeka, Kansas, presented eagle feathers (plume) to 15 Detroit Lakes High School graduates
on May 19. Fifteen out of 30 Native American graduates and their
families gathered at the M-State College for the celebration with a
total of about 75. The evening began with a short social followed by
a chicken wild rice dinner and ice cream catered by the college headed by Duane Dunrud.
After the excellent meal, Mr. Rogers presented two retirees,
Marcy Matson, project director, and Laurelyn Ask, middle school
tutor, with eagle feathers for their services with the Native American
programs. Marcy worked 11 years with the district and Laurelyn
started when the Native American Education Federal Program first
started, back in 1978. She put in 37 years with Detroit Lakes
Schools. “Miigwetch for your services!”
Dennis then handed out golden eagle plume feather to each graduate and smudged them with sage. Dennis talked about how the
eagle is a very important part of all Native American cultures and
that his first eagle feather has guided him through his cultural way of
life.
“My first eagle feather brought me overseas to dance and speak
along with sharing my culture throughout the United States. It’s been
there for me in good times as well as in bad. Use your eagle feather
to rejoice as well as seek strength and it will guide you in the right
direction. Take good care of your eagle feather and it will take care
of you.”
Following the short ceremony, a former DL student and recent
graduate of University of Minnesota Morris, Lera Hephner shared
some fresh experiences with the graduates. “There will be struggles,
Anishinaabeg Today
Exciting changes
What’s happening at the Public Health Service trailer
By Cyndy Rastedt, RN
White Earth Public Health Services
The Public Health Service Building, formally
Health Education has been going through many
changes the last few months, but most noticeably is
the remodeling project.
Our new program will welcome our clients with
an entire new look. The first thing that you will
notice is that we have installed a new ADA approved
ramp to the front entrance, which will permit wheelchair and walker access, as well as parents pushing
strollers to come into our building with ease.
Our staff which is housed here has grown from
four to nine, with plans to be able to expand even
more. To accommodate the increased staff the inside
of the building also has a new redesigned look!
When you enter, a staff person will be there to greet
and assist you.
The Child Passenger Safety Seat Program (car
seats) has now relocated from the White Earth Health
Clinic to Public Health Services too, along with
school nursing, WE CARE Program, Wisdom Steps,
Diabetes Program, Tobacco Education and Policy
development, Fitness trainers and other community
health projects.
Public Health is “the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health
through organized efforts and informed choices”.
The focus of Public Health intervention is to improve
health and quality of life through the prevention and
treatment of disease and other physical and mental
health conditions, through the promotion of health
behaviors.
White Earth Public Health Services is operated
through the White Earth Home Health Agency and is
under the Direction of Pat Butler.
We are excited to show off our new office space
so please come help us celebrate and join us for an
ice cream social on June 26 from 11a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Photo by Cyndy Rastedt
Many exciting changes are going on at the Public Health Service building in White Earth. A new ramp to
the front entrance was recently constructed.
Human Resources manages a workforce of 800
Submitted photos
Top: Dennis Rogers talks about the value and importance of the
eagle and what the feather stands for. Bottom: DL graduates
back row from left are Logan Larson, Caitlyn Moore, Rayna
Barnett, Margo Rousu, Megan Vogt, Taylor Hanson, Ira Kier,
Jocelyn Skoda, Tim Belland. Front row from left are Paulette
Fairbanks, Winter Kreider, Tarissa Wheeler, Eliza Westlie, Adeline
Steile, and Matraccia LaGue.
The White Earth Human Resource office is the
department responsible for administering the provisions of the White Earth organizational manual.
Along with staffing and hiring, to benefits,
Minnesota unemployment, and worker’s compensation to employee relations, data and file management, evaluations, to reviews, health, safety, and
wellness, to, staff training, newsletters, referrals to
The Village and other services, to working closely
with each and every other organizational department,
including backgrounds and drug testing—HR is a
place where anything can happen. Along with day to
day tasks of employee relations, hiring, and departmental work, Human Resources is currently working
on the upcoming summer events.
The Employee Picnic will be held Friday, July
17 at the beautiful Little Elbow Lake State Park, 16
miles east of Waubun on Highway 113. Games will
include: Horseshoes, cribbage, volleyball, bingo,
bean bag toss, tug-o-war, and many more!
Despite spending countless hours planning and
preparing employee events like these (as well as performing other job duties!), HR has worked with
closely with directors, managers, backgrounds, and
leaders to implement changes as well—there have
been multiple updates and changes to the employee
handbook that can be found online.
With a workforce of more than 800, we encourage everyone stop into our office or go online to see
postings or applications. If you need assistance with
an application, call us at 218-983-4646 or simply try
these tips:
• Read and follow instructions carefully - be
sure to attach all necessary documents (diplomas,
certifications, drivers’ license, identification, etc…)
• Complete the application neatly and entirely,
it’s okay to write NA or even call with questions.
Don’t leave any blanks.
• Provide all related experience(s) and dates. If
it’s not written—to us it doesn’t exist and you may
not get an interview to explain.
• Always answer items truthfully.
• Keep your application consistent with your
resume and attach a copy of your resume.
• Provide up-to-date references and contact
information; let them know you’ve provided it to us.
• Proofread before you submit.
Telling our stories
has been an important element of Anishinaabe culture
By Lorna LaGue
Storytelling has been an important element of
our Anishinaabe culture for generations. In an effort
to document some of the unique personal stories
from the White Earth community, the Constitutional
Reform Transition Team, with funding from the Bush
Digital
Foundation, recently sponsored a
Storytelling Workshop.
own script to tell their story in their own words.
Once scripted, the story is then recorded by the storyteller with the help of the facilitators. Personal pictures and video clips are then added by the storyteller
to visually illustrate the story being told. Last,
music/sound effects are added to the story to
strengthen the impact and further enhance the view
ing experience.
The first workshop supported by the Transition
Team, completed in March, was so successful that a
second workshop was scheduled in May. Digital storytelling is a way for individual community members
to tell meaningful stories from their lives and share
their stories electronically. Using their words in their
own voice, the storyteller adds multimedia including
personal pictures, clip art, video and music to further
illustrate their story and create a 3 to 5 minute movie.
The stories emerging from this creative process
provide new insights and deeper dimensions to what
it really means to be a White Earth citizen in today’s
world and how that view is changing as we look to
the future. Specific story topics in the May workshop
ranged from traditional storytelling, to citizen blood
quantum requirements vs. lineal descendancy, to
treaty hunting/gathering rights, to historical trauma
and personal healing, to honoring intergenerational
teachings.
Participants begin the digital story process by
sharing their story ideas with each other in a story
circle. Many different aspects of life are intertwined
into the stories, each storyteller decided on their own
topics and presentation. Once the story is developed
in the story circle, each participant then writes their
Workshop participants included Mike Smith,
Mary Favorite, Bryan Vizenor, Doyle Turner, Robert
Durant, Toni Vizenor, Marcy Hart, Louie Johannson,
Pat Moran, and Sarah LaVoy. The digital stories are
in final production right now and will be available
soon on the website. To view the March digital stories, please visit our website at www.whiteearth.com,
under Programs & Services, click on Constitutional
Reform where you will see the link for digital stories.
The 4-day Digital Storytelling Workshops were
conducted by nDigiDreams, LLC, which is a
woman-owned and indigenous-focused consulting
and training company that specializes in instructional
technology, media production and digital story telling. The workshop facilitators, Brenda Manulito and
Carmella Rodriguez, use a Four Directions
nDigiStorytelling process that they developed specifically for their work in American Indian communities.
Participants worked long hours over the four
days of the workshop to develop their digital story.
The camaraderie, the laughter and the tears shared
amongst participants in the workshop proved healing, and the workshop ended in a good way with participants premiering their digital stories to family and
friends.
Photo by Lorna LaGue
In an effort to document some of the unique personal stories from the White Earth community, a digital
storytelling workshop was recently held at the Shooting Star Casino. First row from left are Carmella
Rodriguez (nDigiDreams), Mary Favorite, Sarah LaVoy, Linda Woods (nDigiDreams), Toni Vizenor,
Marcy Hart, Pat Moran and Brenda Manulito (nDigiDreams). Back row from left are Mike Smith, Robrt
Durant, Doyle Turner, Bryan Vizenor, and Louie Johannson. Storytelling has been an important element
of our Anishinaabe culture for generations.
Celebrating Sobriety and Recovery
Wednesday, June 10
Everyone welcome, bring the family for a parade,
walk and then enjoy a meal.
Parade starts at 11 a.m. at the old White Earth store.
You can enter by calling 218-983-3286 Ext. 6409,
1420, 6109. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and
3rd places.
Walk and Meal will be at the Pow-wow Grounds
following the parade. Everyone that participates will
receive a water bottle!
Any questions call White Earth Substance Abuse
at 218-983-3286
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Dandelions
Anishinaabeg Today
are herbs and many people eat all parts of the plant
By Cyndy Rastedt, RN
WE Public Health Services
The Dandelion is a French word which means
“lion’s tooth.” The name comes from the jagged tooth
edges of the leaves. In early spring bees count on the
considerable quantities of both pollen and nectar and
in the early spring people count on the delicious taste
the Dandelion has to offer.
Dandelions are herbs and many people eat all the
parts of the plant, which are the root, stem, leaves and
the tastiest part the flower. Interestingly enough the
Dandelion is a relative of lettuce!
A Dandelion to some is just a weed which makes
your lawn look messy - but to others it’s medicine.
Some people believe the Dandelion helps ease
many symptoms from eczema to digestive issues. The
most noted medicinal effects of the Dandelion may
cause increased urine production and decrease
swelling or inflammation. Though there is no scientific data to determine the exact effectiveness it is wise
to use caution when using any plant for medicinal purposes. Read up on their properties and possible interactions with drugs or other medications.
Carolyn Osenga-McCollum, who works in Public
Health Services as a nutrition educator and teaches
multiple exercises classes, went to the Naytahwaush
Community Charter School and taught the students
the wonderful uses and taste of the Dandelion. Here
are some of Carolyn’s recipes and information.
Enjoy!
Dandelions
Root: Eat them raw, dry them, grind them and use
them in food or as flour, boil and use as tea
Leaves: Eat raw, sautéed, use in tea
Flower: Raw or fried, use to make jelly
Whole plant: Steam, sautéed, boil, use in soup
High in protein, calcium and vitamin A
When to harvest: Leaves are harvested in early
spring. Plants growing in shady areas will be less bitter. Roots of young plants may taste better. Flowers
picked before they go to seed.
Recipes:
Dandelion Root Coffee
Ingredients: Dandelion Roots
1. Scrub roots, drain and place on baking sheet
2. Roast at 150F until roots are dark and dry
(about 4 hours)
3. Cool and grind roots with food blender. Store
in covered jar until used
4. Add 1 heaping teaspoon to 1 cup of water, step
Bimmaadiiziiwiin
Rummage Sale
“We are celebrating our 10
year anniversary!”
Friday, June 5 & Saturday, June 6
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
There will be a 10 year Celebration
Ceremony on Friday, June 5 at noon
Cake and coffee will be served
Hot dogs, chips, and beverage - $2.50
Friday, June 5 - 11 a.m. until gone
for 3 minutes. Strain and serve
a. Add cream or honey to taste
Can also add to ground coffee. 1 teaspoon of roasted roots for each 6 cups of coffee
Dandelion Jelly
Ingredients:
1 quart dandelion blossoms
2 quarts water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 package (1 3/4 oz) powdered fruit pectin
5 ½ cup of sugar OR 4 cups of honey
1. Pick the dandelion blossoms and rinse them
thoroughly. Snip stem and green collar
2. Boil petals in 2 quarts of water for 3 minutes.
Cool and strain, pressing petals with fingers to extract
juice
3. Measure out 3 cups of dandelion liquid. Add
lemon juice and powdered fruit pectin. Bring mixture
to a boil (large jelly kettles work best for this)
4. Add sugar (or honey), stirring to mix well.
Continue stirring and boil mixture for 2 ½ minutes
5. Pour into small glasses and cover with paraffin
when jelly is cool
Photo by Cyndy Rastedt
Carolyn Osenga-McCollum, a nutrition educator in
Public Health Services, eats a dandelion.
Dandelions are a distant relative of lettuce.
Local artists needed for
“Art In The Park”
at
Waubun Pre-Harvest Festival
Saturday, July 11
Waubun City Park
No set up charge; however participants will
need to furnish their own tables/chairs.
For more information contact:
Carol Fabre, President,
Women of Waubun
[email protected] or 218-983-3443
White Earth Council of Elders
By Lucille Silk
White Earth Council of Elders
May and June seem to be busy months for Elders as we put
away the snow shovels and look to mowing lawns, gardening, and
cleaning out those items of no use anymore. For those 19 people
that had received raised garden beds, it is the time to get the black
dirt that was promised in order to prepare those beds. Now is the
perfect time to get those plants and seeds in the Earth.
As we end the month of May, we honor the veterans of our
reservation for the service that they gave to our United States. The
VFW and auxillary members of Post 9880 out of Ogema have
gone to 11 cemeteries within the White Earth Reservation to honor
those veterans. The rain poured and the wind blew our flags
around, but we performed the service. Thank you to all the people
that came out to each cemetery and braved the rainy weather. Our
servicemen and women did not complain when they served our
country to protect us! About halfway through the cemetery sites,
we stopped by the Roger Winter home and were served coffee,
juice, and sandwiches, plus other goodies, by his family. What a
treat and respect for our veterans and the auxillary members. We
must not forget our two young people that accompany us and play
their bugles at each site.
June is a busy month as we begin with the annual conference
for Wisdom Step members. This year the conference will be held
at the Black Bear Casino on the Fond du Lac Reservation. The
dates are June 9-11. This conference is to honor those members
that are taking charge of their lives by healthy living activities,
physical fitness, and educational motivation. A fun walk, banquet,
and fun activities are arranged. The Advisory/Board members are
busy all year long in preparing for this event. We encourage others to join this program now in order to be eligible for next years
conference, which will be held at the Grand Casino in Hinckley.
See either Bev Karsten or myself for details.
Right after the Wisdom Step Conference we return to White
Earth to attend the 147th Annual Celebration and Pow Wow June
12-14 here in White Earth.
White Earth Council of Elders have their monthly meeting on
the first Monday of each month, unless there is a holiday or other
conflict. At these meetings, we discuss issues that affect the police
department had not been attending the meetings for well over a
year so that we need to meet and address issues. The White Earth
Tribal Council has directed that a meeting be set up with community people and the police department to hear the concerns. We
are suggesting that a Saturday would be the best time to meet so
that those that are working can attend. This will be a peaceful
meeting and allow for no retributions to those that bring up their
individual issues. We are looking at a Saturday after the Pow
Wow, so watch for the posters.
In addition to the police meeting, we have requested a community meeting for Indian Health Service. We are all concerned
with our health and the fact that we do not have permanent
Doctors to care for us. Leadership comes from the top down so
that without a permanent CEO, our health care has diminished and
personal moral of employees is non-existent which then affects
our patient care. Are job positions being posted? Is there
favoritism and retaliation concerns? These are only some of the
questions people are asking! Something needs to be done!
On a brighter note, we took 20 Elders to the Native Comedy
Showcase on May 28. The Tribal Council sponsored this event.
Fifteen tickets were approved and Tara gave us an additional five.
Twenty Elders were able to go and have a night of fun. We could
not accommodate all requests for the tickets, but hope that those
that could not go can be accommodated at a later date. Thank you
for your consideration.
Once again we must remember all those Elders that are home
shut-ins, due to one reason or another. Also, please pray in your
own way for the chronically ill and for the Elders who have died
recently. We must take good care of our Elders and honor their
Wisdom.
Meet Kim Turner
WE Care coordinator excited to take over new project
By Kim Turner
WE CARE Coordinator
Last month you were introduced to the WE
CARE program - what it is, how it works and what to
expect.
This month I would like to introduce myself, I’m
Kim Turner, a Public Health
Services Advisor, and WE
CARE Coordinator. I have
worked with the Tribal
Health program for more
than 13 years in the Health
Education Program before
taking on this new project.
I’m very excited to get this
program out in the community and have all tribal proKim Turner
grams utilizing the needs
assessment with their clients.
The WE CARE Program is housed under the
White Earth Public Health Services (previously
known as Health Education) within the Tribal Health
Department. Clients can stop by the Public Health
Services trailer or any tribal program to complete a
WE CARE Needs Assessment Monday through
Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
WE CARE will also be participating at several
“Girls Night Out” events with information, and needs
assessment can be completed at the following locations and dates:
Thursday, June 4
5-7 p.m. at new Pine Point School
Tuesday, June 16
5-7 p.m. at Elbow Lake Community Center
Wednesday, June 17
5-7 p.m. at White Earth Community Center
Thursday, June 18
5-7 p.m. at Naytahwaush Community Center
Tuesday June 30
5-7 p.m. at Rice Lake Community Center
For more information on WE CARE, please contact me by phone or email at [email protected] or 218-983-3286 Ext. 1359.
Tribal council continues to focus on Strategic Plan
On May 6, the White Earth Tribal Council gathered at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen for a
strategic planning retreat facilitated by Dr. John
Gonzalez, White Earth Nation member and
Associate Professor of Psychology at Bemidji State
University, and Ryan Zemek, Economic
Development Director at Headwaters RDC.
At the meeting, Dr. Gonzalez shared the results
of the 12 community forums that were held to gather
feedback on the different communities visions for the
future. Zemek shared the results of an inventory and
assessment of data and the multiple department
meetings held with key staff.
Items discussed included Education, Economic
Development, Tribal Government, Community and
Human Services, Substance Abuse and Health,
Natural Resources, and Housing. Tribal Council
used the information provided to create a draft of a
vision statement and goals.
At a future Tribal Council meeting, the Vision
Statement and Objectives will be finalized and working groups for each objective will be developed.
Anishinaabe Bimaadizi Maamiginan
Meetings will feature socialization and cultural events
By Merlin Deegan
Cultural Coordinator
We are going to continue with the Community
Meeting’s in Naytahwaush, White Earth, Rice Lake,
and Pine Point. We are going to offer cultural events
in the four communities throughout June.
We are going to start each event with a Pipe
Ceremony and small feast. Please come as a family
and share our Original Teachings and activities within your community. Come and socialize with your
neighbor
Location: Mahnomen Vet Center
Date: Saturday, June 6
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: White Earth Congregate Housing
Date: Wednesday, June 17
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: Rice Lake Community Center
Date: Saturday, June 20
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: Pine Point School
Date: Tuesday, June 23
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
These community events are offered to enrich
the lives of our Anishinaabe people and to break
away from the on-set of all drug addictions through
minobimaadizi and to create a positive family life
style. We need to begin on the path of Healing.
For more information call Merlin Deegan at
218-204-0491.
White Earth Semi-Pro Football
Pig Roast Fundraiser
The White Earth Stars semi-pro
football team will have a pig roast
fundraiser on July 18. There will be
swimming, volleyball, bonfire, fireworks,
and DJ Unspoken Notion
Start time is 2 p.m.
County Road 110 just north of Callaway
off Highway 59
$10 for adults
$4 for kids 12 and under
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THE DOCTOR’S CORNER
Falls and the Elderly
By Sandy Holmgren, APRN
White Earth Health Center
Summer is finally upon us, giving us much needed warmth and
long sunny days in exchange for the cold, long dark days of winter.
No longer do we have to shovel snowy driveways or brush off cars,
wear heavy coats, shiver, or fear the worst, falling on slippery ice!
However did you know that most falls happen right at home! With
this in mind, I hope you find this article informative in identifying
risk factors and acknowledging preventative measures in helping to
reduce falls in our elder population.
Fall Statistics
According to the CDC, each year, millions of adults aged 65
and older sustain a fall causing moderate to severe injuries. The risk
of falling and fall-related injuries rises with age. The most common
of these injuries are fractures of the spine, hip, forearm, leg, ankle,
pelvis, upper arm, and hand. Over 95% of hip fractures are caused
by falls with over 258,000 hip fractures per year with the rate for
women almost twice the rate for men.
Falls can also be a common cause of traumatic brain injuries
with about one-half of these falls leading to death.
All of these injuries can be very serious, leading to functional
loss and inability to live independently, even death.
Over the past decade, death rates from falls among older men
and women have risen sharply. According to the CDC, in 2013,
about 25,500 older adults died from unintentional fall injuries with
death rate approximately 40% higher for men than for women. In
2013, the direct medical cost of falls, after adjusting for inflation,
was $34 billion dollars.
Fall Risk Factors
Often, more than one underlying cause or risk factor is involved
in a fall. As the number of risk factors rises, so does the risk of
falling. Falls can be associated with a person's physical condition or
a medical problem as with chronic and acute disease states. Some
of these Risk factors include:
1.) Muscle weakness. Older people with weak muscles are
more likely to fall than are those who maintain their muscle
strength, flexibility and endurance.
2.) Balance and gait - Older adults who have poor balance or
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2015 Summer
Cultural & Language Camp
Junior and Senior High Students: Immerse yourself in learning, growth, Ojibwe language and culture at the Circle of Life
Academy.
Experience the Culture
The cultural and language camp located at the Circle of Life
Academy has many learning opportunities for any students.
Participants will take part in language activities, hand-drum making, traditional games, and much more!
Camp Information
When: August 3-7, 2015
Who: Any 7-12th graders who want to learn and
experience the Ojibwe language and culture
Where: Circle of Life Academy, White Earth, Minn.
Registration
For registration and more information please contact Julie Smith
at 218-983-4180 or Mary Otto at 218-983-3285.
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Circle of Life Academy Quiz Bowl teams
square off for midwest state championship
The Circle of Life Academy (COLA)
Quiz Bowl teams participated in the Lester
Jack Briggs Midwest State Championship
competition on May 8.
There were 21 teams this year at the
competition. The COLA ‘A’ team made up
of Lukas Fineday, Adrianna Smith, Takara
Garbow, Jacob Harper and Reuben
Edwards, and the COLA ‘B’ team of
Dayton Jones Oppegard, Maureen Eischens
and Breanna Fairbanks had to play each
other for the championship.
In the end, COLA ‘A’ placed first and
COLA ‘B’ was second. Congratulations to
the teams!
“We would like to thank everyone who
supported the team either through a square
on the raffle board or attending a competition during the year,” said Circle of Life
Academy Quiz Bowl Coach Lynda
Wadena.
Submitted photos
The Circle of Life Academy (COLA) ‘A’ team beat the COLA ‘B’ team for the Lester
Jack Briggs Midwest State Championship on May 8. Top: COLA ‘A’ team from left are
Jacob Harper, Adrianna Smith, Lukas Fineday (back center), Reuben Edwards, Takara
Garbow, and coach Lynda Wadena. Bottom: COLA ‘B’ team from left are Dayton
Oppegard-Jones, Maureen Eischens (back center), Breanna Fairbanks (holding throphy), and coach Lynda Wadena.
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WE enrollee is one of 10 American Indian
youth to be awarded a Dreamstarter grant
Olympic gold medalist Billy Mills recently
announced the first class of American Indian youth to
receive $10,000 Dreamstarter grants for projects that
help them bring their dreams to life. One of those
awarded was White Earth enrollee Nathaniel
Christianson of Callaway.
Each of the 10 Dreamstarter recipients, who are
all American Indian youth under age 30, will work
together with a community nonprofit on a project to
increase wellness supported by Running Strong for
American Indian Youth.
Christianson, 16, of Callaway is one of this
year’s 10 recipients. His mentor organization was the
White Earth Land Recovery Project.
“I’m so inspired by our first class of
Dreamstarters,” said Mills. “The Dreamstarter program is one more step towards overcoming the
poverty of dreams among so many Native young
people. The Dreamstarters come from communities
and tribes all over the country.
“They are bound together by the idea that,
despite the challenges, their dreams can guide them
to build a strong future for themselves and for their
communities. I look forward to working with each
Dreamstarter over the next year, to helping them
grow into leaders, and to watching their dreams come
to life.”
Christianson’s dream is to create a media room
at KKWE Niijjii Radio for youth in his community,
and help them learn how to use it. A local radio station will assist with the project, and teach the youth
how to use videography and sound equipment, as
well as other work skills.
The project will give local youth a positive place
to go, and will also give a voice to Christianson and
his peers, as they raising awareness about the issues
they see in their community.
“Nathaniel Christianson and KKWE Niijii Radio
can truly create an atmosphere to support students in
reaching their dreams,” said Margaret E. Rousu,
KKWE Niijii Radio General Manager. “Together,
we have the ability, physical space, and motivation to
build a successful media room and make a youth's
dream come alive.”
Running Strong will give away 50 $10,000
Dreamstarter grants over the next five years to support Native youth’s dreams for their communities. At
the end of the grant period, Running Strong will
choose five projects to be eligible for an additional
$50,000 grant.
Each year, grants are awarded to projects around
a unifying theme. The 2015-2016 theme is wellness.
On Oct. 14, 1964, Billy Mills, an Oglala Lakota
(Sioux) runner, won the 10,000 meter race at the
Tokyo Olympics in an upset, come-from-behind victory that ever since has been an inspiration to Native
youth and all Americans.
He is still the only person from the Western
hemisphere ever to win that event.
He co-founded Running Strong for American
Indian Youth in 1986 to help others live their dreams.
Mills announced the Dreamstarter program on the
50th anniversary of his gold medal win, which has
been repeatedly called the greatest race in Olympic
running history.
Running Strong for American Indian Youth supports Native-led programs to help American Indian
youth address their basic survival needs. This
includes the need to believe in the power of their
dreams and to build a strong future for themselves
and their communities.
Attention Enrolled Elders
You must complete this application so White Earth
Public Works can mow your lawn this summer
White Earth Public Works Department
Enrolled Elderly Lawn Mowing (2015)
White Earth Water & Sewer Department
PO Box 418
White Earth, MN 56591
Attn: Tribal Elder Lawn Mowing Program
Phone #: 218-983-3202
Fax #: 218-983-4350
E-mail address: [email protected]
For more information about this year’s
Dreamstarters, or to find out how to help jumpstart
dreams
for
Native
youth,
visit
indianyouth.org/2015Dreamstarters.
Organizations honor Native student graduates
Photo by Juanita Zimmerman
The Mahnomen Johnson O’Malley and Title VII Committee honored the following seniors on May 13
at the Naytahwaush school. Front row from left are Glory Ames, Kellie Newman, Luke Warnsholz,
Kim Rindahl, and Nina Briggs. Back row from left are Leah Bellanger, Dayton Berreth, Miriah Olson,
Anthony Sanchez, Emma Olson, and Faith Beckman. Not pictured are Paige Littlewolf and Nathaniel
Kahlbaugh. Jon McArthur was the guest speaker.
A canoe entry form for the drawing is on Page 22
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Local students attend Progressive Farm Safety Day
Progressive Farm Safety Day was held May 18 at the Shooting Star Casino Event Center. More than 145 5th
and 6th graders from Naytahwaush Community Charter School, Circle of Life Academy, St. Michael’s School,
and Mahnomen Elementary learned about electrical, vehicle, chemical, fire, ATV, internet, grain, animal, and
farm equipment safety along with first aid. Top: Doug McArthur throws a “bag man” full of paper on a moving
tractor shaft to show the damage it can cause. Left: WE Conservation Officer Richard Jackson teaches ATV
safety. Right: Eric Scott lets students try on firefighter gear. The planning committee made up White Earth
Environmental Department, Mahnomen County Extension Service, and Mahnomen FFA would like to thank all
the sponsors and presenters that made this educational event possible.
White Earth Veterans News
The next White Earth Veteran Association meeting will be Tuesday, July 7 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the
Mahnomen Center, 2219 College Road.
The White Earth Veterans Association and
Honor Guard always welcome invitations to schools,
whether it be attending a large event or to speak to
students about the veteran’s service. Please notify us
in advance.
Please contact the White Earth Veterans
Association if interested in being involved with the
Honor Guard. White Earth Veteran’s Honor Guard is
available for events and Veteran’s funerals.
The White Earth Veterans Honor Guard helped
the Ogema VFW remember our Nation’s Armed
Forces on Memorial Day, May 25, by going to 12
southern local cemeteries on the reservation. The
Honor Guard also helped the Mahnomen American
Legion and Bejou VFW with Memorial Day
Remembrance for Mahnomen, Bejou, Beaulieu,
Naytahwaush, Roy Lake and Rice Lake cemeteries.
The White Earth Veterans will be participating in
the following events:
Annual Ride for the Troops
When: Saturday, June 7
Where: Naytahwaush
When: Approximately 1:40 p.m.
What: Present flags as the motorcycle caravan passes through Naytahwaush
White Earth Celebration and Pow Wow
When: June 12-14
Where: White Earth Pow Wow Grounds
Grand Entries: Friday, June 12 - 7 p.m., Saturday,
June 13 - 1 and 7 p.m., Sunday, June 14 - 1 p.m.
The Ogema VFW, Mahnomen American Legion,
Bejou VFW and White Earth Honor Guard schedule
times to go to each cemetery on the White Earth
Reservation, where they salute each man and woman
veteran.
The White Earth Tribal Veteran Service Officer
is at the White Earth Veterans Building in Mahnomen
from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., on Wednesdays and Fridays, and
the White Earth RTC Headquarters in the
Administration Department from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on
Mondays and Thursdays. The RTC TVSO phone
number is 218-983-3285 Ext. 5904.
Please contact the White Earth Veteran’s
Association Center at 218-936-5650 with any
inquiries.
In Need of Septic Pumping?
If you need your septic system pumped call the White
Earth Public Works Department at 218-983-3202.
Enrolled elder - $50, Enrolled member - $75,
Non-enrollee - $110
(Must live on White Earth Reservation)
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Katie Robbins gets a hug from Theresa Rojas at
graduation.
Maureen Eischens and her nephew Aaron
Fasthorse after graduation.
Dr. John Gonzalesthe gives the Commencement
Speech during graduation.
Graduating senior Ashley Bloom.
Dayton Oppegard-Jones celebrates with his grandma, Naomi Jones after
the graduation commencement May 15 at the Circle of Life Academy.
Senior Lukas Fineday receives his diploma from Circle of Life Academy
Administrator Ann Wothe.
Circle of Life Class of 2015
May 15, 2015 - Circle of Life Academy
Graduates
Ashley Bloom
Maureen Eischens
Lukas Fineday
Dayton Oppegard-Jones
- unknown -
Class Colors
Katie Robbins
Metallic Purple/Silver/Kelly Green
Arvig Memorial
Scholarship
Class Flower
Purple Rose
Lukas Fineday
Drum Group
Smokey Hill
Ushers
Adrianna Smith
Austin Burnette
Circle of Life Academy Graduates: From left are Maureen Eischens, Katie Robbins, Dayton
Oppegard-Jones, and Lukas Fineday. Not pictured: Ashley Bloom.
“The question is not always
where we stand but the
direction we are going”
Class Motto
The Circle of Life
Academy Class
of 2015 would like to
thank each of you for
attending graduation!
Welcome
Ann Wothe
Commencement Speech
Dr. John Gonzales
COLA Certificates of
Achievement
Tara Mason, Jean LaRouque,
Dennis Williams, Lynda Wadena
Rice Lake community gathers for
annual Pow-Wow and Memorial Walk
The Rice Lake 17th
Annual Memorial Walk
and 15th Annual
Memorial Pow-Wow was
held May 24-25.
The event drew about
250 dancers. The powwow was forced to move
inside on May 25.
Left: About 150 walkers
braved the rain.
Middle left: James
Hvezda Jr., and his sister Mandy Hvezda are
the new princess and
brave.
Photos by
Lori Fairbanks
13th Annual Victim Service
Collaboration Conference
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Submitted photos
The 13th Annual Victim Service Collaborative Conference sponsored by the White Earth DOVE Program, White Earth Tribal Court,
and the Lakes Crisis and Resource Center was held May 5-6 at the
Sanford Center in Bemidji.
Top: Presenter Lori Conroy, Assistant Clay County Attorney (left)
and Marilyn Goodwin, White Earth Elder Abuse Awareness
Outreach Facilitator. Lori presented on Building an Elder Abuse
Case: From the Financial to the Physical.
Middle: Ashley Zurn - Tribal Safe Harbor Navigator, Pamela
DeWitt-Meza - RN, and Jessie Kier - Tribal Victim Advocate. Ashley
presented on Safe Harbor Law and Programming for Sexually
Exploited Youth, and Pamela presented on Identifying Survivors of
Sexual Exploitation in an Emergency Department Setting.
Bottom: Mahnomen County Deputy Rick Ohren, White Earth
Police Officer Al Fowler, White Earth Police Officer Brandon Meyer,
and Mahnomen County Deputy Ben Bruce. Officers from Becker,
Clearwater, Leech Lake and Bagley were also in attendance.
Anishinaabeg Today
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June White Earth WIC Clinic Calendar
Monday
Bagley
Elementary
School
10-3
Mahnomen
1
8
Environ Bldg.
Bagley
Elementary
School
10-3
Mahnomen
2
9
Environmental
11-5:30
Building
9:30-3
Car seats avail
15
22
Mahnomen
Environmental
Building
9:30-3
Tuesday
29
16
Wednesday
Thursday
White Earth
Health
Center
8-4
Pine Point
CHR Bldg
9:30-3
3
10
Bagley
Elementary
School
10-3
White Earth
Health
Center
8-4
Rice Lake
Comm Ctr
9:30-3
White Earth
Health
Center
8-4
23
Car seats avail
30
Car seats avail
11
White Earth
Health
Center
8-4
17
24
4
18
Naytahwaush
Learning
Center
9:30-3
25
Friday
5
Closed
12
RTC
Closed for
Treaty Day
19
Naytahwaush
Learning Ctr
9:30-3
Car seats avail
26
Closed
White Earth WIC
* Times and
dates are
subject to
change
40520 Co Hwy 34
Ogema, MN 56569
218-983-6232
June WE Food Distribution Calendar
WE Head Start Programs now accepting
applications for the 2015-2016 school year
The White Earth Head Start
Programs are now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 school year.
Please apply early! The early
enrollment deadline is July 15 for first
preference. With limited enrollment
slots your child may be placed on our
wait list after July 15. All applicants will
need to schedule an in-person intake
meeting to submit your application with
required income documentation.
Program options are:
The Classroom/Center Based
option is for 3 to 5 year old children
residing within the White Earth
Reservation boundaries near the communities of Pine Point/Ponsford,
Naytahwaush, White Earth/Callaway,
Waubun/Ogema, Mahnomen, and Rice
Lake. (September-May Full days:
Monday - Thursday)
The Early Head Start HomeBased option is available to expectant
parents and children ages birth to 3 years
old with a Home Visitor providing a
weekly home visit and two monthly
socialization experiences. Prenatal to 3
year old children (year round program)
All families encouraged to apply.
Please call Mary Farley at 218-9833285 to schedule a meeting to submit
your application, request an application,
get additional information or if you are
interested in becoming a volunteer or
substitute teacher.
In Need of Septic Pumping?
If you need your septic system pumped call the White Earth Public Works
Department at 218-983-3202.
Enrolled elder - $50, Enrolled member - $75, Non-enrollee - $110
(Must live on White Earth Reservation)
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
8
9
15
16
22
SNAP
Nutrition
Education
w/Colleen B
23
Wednesday
3
SNAP
Nutrition
Education
w/Colleen B
10
Thursday
4
Friday
5
SNAP
Nutrition Ed.
and Diabetic
Screening
Home Deliveries
Bagley, Rice
Lake, Ponsford,
NTW
No Distribution
Home
Deliveries
Mahnomen
Waubun
RTC
Closed for
Treaty Day
11
17
18
24
25
SNAP
Nutrition Ed.
and Diabetic
Screening
12
19
Home Deliveries
White Earth
Congregate
Detroit Lakes
No Distribution
26
No
Distribution
29
30
Inventory
No
Distribution
Office hours: M-F 8-4:30
Distro hours: M-Th 9-4
Lunch: 12 to 12:30 p.m.
Phone: 218-935-2233
Fax: 218-935-2235
Obituaries v Obituaries v Obituaries v Obituaries v Obituaries
Simon Len Hill
Simon Len Hill, age 78, of Aitkin, Minn., passed away April 9. Simon left on his journey to his after life at Minneapolis Veterans Administration Medical Center. He died peacefully in the arms of Claire Rousu Hill, who was his soul mate and wife of 56 years.
Simon - whose Indian name is Niigaanii Ma'iinagan (Lead Wolf) - was born March 3,
1937, and raised on the Red Lake Nation. He was a member of the Red Lake Band of
Chippewa Indians.
Simon served in the U.S. Air Force from 1953-58. He attended Hanson Trade School in
Fargo. Following the Hill family's move from Morris, Minn., to
Aitkin in 1966, he worked at Aitkin Body Shop. He opened his
own business, Simon's Body Shop, and operated it for 37 years.
He served on the Advisory Board for the Auto Body Repair
Program at Brainerd Area Vocational Technical Institute.
Simon was an active member of St. John’s Lutheran
Church (Missouri Synod) in Aitkin. He is a former financial
secretary of St. John’s and a former Vacation Bible School
Recreation volunteer. He was involved in many community
activities over the years, serving as an advisor on the Aitkin
Public Schools Building committee. In later years, he worked
for Aitkin Public Schools as a bus driver, taking students to and
from Brainerd. He was also a former Red Cross volunteer.
Simon was a life-long lover of sports and the outdoors. He
played basketball in highschool and played in Aitkin’s “Over 35 Softball League.”
He especially loved the Minnesota Twins, his Simon's B/S Softball Team, racing cars
with his son Roland, watching all of his grandchildren play sports, taking drives, and hunting
ducks on Kiwosay on the Red Lake Reservation with his family and close friends.
He was enormously proud of his four children and encouraged higher education from
the time they were very young.
Simon was preceded in death by his parents, the late Maud English Mahjeosake Hill and
Len L. Okemahwahjewenen Hill of Red Lake and several half-sisters and half-brothers,
including: Mary Jane (Smith) English, Dorothy (Brown) Hardy, Doris (Brown) Cobenais,
Gladys Brown, Esther (English) Stone, Alvin Percy and George Brown.
Simon will be deeply missed by his wife Claire and four children - Elizabeth (Loye
Miller) of Hana, Maui, Hawaii, Margo Temple (Nathan) of Owatonna, Minn., Annamarie of
Forest Lake, Minn., and Roland (Kay) of Aitkin; several grandchildren, Cassandra
Gilgenbach (Jordan), Derek Ritter, Kylan Hill, Kinzer Hill, Alanna Hill (Matt Hafiz),
Matthew Kleinhans and Lydia Kleinhans; and great grandchildren, Tracen Hafiz, Lucy
Gilgenbach, and Iliana Hafiz.
In addition, step grandchildren Joshua Temple, Jake Temple and step great grandchildren, Joshy, Zachary, Levi and Annabelle Temple also survive him.
The funeral service and celebration of Simon’s life was held April 13 at St. John's
Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) in Aitkin.
Pallbearers are Simon's grandsons, Derek Ritter, Kylan Hill, Kinzer Hill, Matthew
Kleinhans, Jordan Gilgenbach and Matthew Hafiz. Honorary pallbearers are Jim
Ruschmeier, Larry Goble, Ron Lammers, Rich Liljenquist, Joel Hoelz, Bernie Kotaska and
Jim Shirilla.
Interment: Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.
Elizabeth “Liz” Johnson
Elizabeth Johnson, age 42, of Twin Valley, Minn., died May 18 at the University of
Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis.
She was born Feb. 28, 1973, in Mahnomen Frank and Norma Jo (Headbird) Johnson.
She was raised and educated in Mahnomen. She worked for the Shooting Star Casino,
both in the Hard Count Office and in Food Services. She
loved being a homemaker, mother, and being with family. She
loved to spend time with the children doing arts and crafts,
baking, grilling, and other fun things.
She is survived by her father, Frank (Connie) Johnson;
children: Andrea Lee, James Roy, Nathaniel Simon, Dennis
“Trey” Hisgun III, Joseph Levi Johnson, Tyreak Walker,
Tanisha Walker, Aaron Goodman, Eric Goodman, Tabias
Walker, Sequoia Goodman, and Elliot Goodman; fiance,
Aaron Goodman; siblings: James (Patti Kappedal) Johnson,
Frank Johnson Jr., and Jessica Johnson; paternal grandmother,
Elizabeth “Betty” Johnson.
She was preceded in death by her mother.
Funeral services were held May 22 at the St. Charles
Catholic Church in Cass Lake, Minn., with Father Kuriakose “KK” Nediakala officiating.
Interment: Prince of Peace Cemetery in Cass Lake.
Condolences may be left at ceasefuneralhome.com.
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Stella Leslie
Stella Leslie, age 61, of Mahnomen, died May 8 at her home surrounded by family
under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Stella Marie Gordon was born July 6, 1953, to Harold Sr. and Christine (Clark)
Gordon. Growing up, Stella attended Uran Country School
followed by Mahnomen High School. On Sept. 17, 1974,
Stella was united in marriage to Steven Leslie Sr. in
Mahnomen. Together they spent the majority of their married
life in the Mahnomen area where they raised their family.
Stella’s sole purpose and role was one of a loving mother,
grandmother and wife. However, she was employed by the
sewing factory, Mahnomen American Legion and White Earth
Food Co-op throughout the years.
Stella was a caring and loving individual with a great
sense of humor. She loved being around family and spending
time with her grandchildren. Some of her favorite pastimes
included going to the casino, playing bingo, Yahtzee and talking on the phone with her sisters in great length. She also
enjoyed dancing and driving around sightseeing. Stella was a wonderful cook and hostess.
She was known for her great hospitality and always being put together even as her health
declined. She was always worried about everyone else and putting their needs before her
own. The last couple years Stella’s health began to deteriorate and she relied more on family and friends, especially her husband, Steve, who took exceptionally good care of her.
She also formed a great friendship with Pastor Jackie Bernacchi and Gayle Rogers the past
couple months. She will be missed by many.
Stella is survived by her husband, Steve, Mahnomen; sons: Kenneth (Kellie Bo)
Gordon of Rice Lake, Christopher (Ursula) Leslie of Naytahwaush, Harold Leslie and
Steven (Samantha) Leslie Jr. of Mahnomen; brothers, Harold “Butch” (Gladys) Gordon
and John Gordon of Mahnomen; sisters: Judy (Rod) Greene of Thief River Falls, Minn.,
Lois Asher of Mahnomen, and Sandy Buckanaga of Duluth; 23 grandchildren seven greatgrandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents;
brothers, Kenneth and Donald “Ole” Gordon; sister, Janet Roy; grandson, Jordan
Oppegard; and great grandson, Andrew Lundon Jr.
Funeral services were held May 14 at Samuel Memorial Episcopal Church in
Naytahwaush with Pastor Jackie Bernacchi officiating. Special music was provided by
Tim and Tammy Brown, Pat Moran, Rick Swenson and Kellie Bo. Serving as pallbearers
were Matt Gordon, David Gordon, Scott Leslie, Leroy Krapohl, Scott Beckett and Frank
Bellanger. Honorary bearers included all Stella’s grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Interment: Samuel Memorial Episcopal Church Cemetery.
Arrangement: Anderson Family Funeral home of Mahnomen.
www.andersonfamilyfh.com
Michael “Mikey” Clark
Michael “Mikey” Clark, age 85, a resident of White Earth, died May 21 at Sanford
Health in Fargo.
Michael Francis Clark, known to many as “Mikey,” was born Nov. 18, 1929, in White
Earth to Mike and Alice (Heisler) Clark. He attended Kay’s
Corner School. After school he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force
and proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict.
Mikey was united in marriage to Nancy McNiff.
Following his honorable discharge from the Air Force he
worked for Johnson’s Bee Farm near Callaway. He later
accepted a position with IHS and continued his employment
with Indian Health Services as an EMT/Ambulance driver for
33 years. Mikey had many hobbies, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, ricing and leeching. He always had a good
joke and a story to follow. He also enjoyed the occasional trip
to the casino. Mikey always stated his greatest accomplishment in life were his six children.
Mikey is survived by his children: Doreen Clark (Chuck
Hvezda) of White Earth Lake, Kathleen Clark (Jim Fletcher) of Big Cormorant Lake,
Daniel Clark and special friend Patti of White Earth Lake, Patricia (Charles) Soto of White
Earth Lake, Bobbi Jo (Mike) Wold of Fargo, and Janet Clark of White Earth Lake. He is
also survived by 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and special friend, Phyllis
Weets.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Gene and Raymond; sister; Alice;
infant brother, John, and one infant grandson.
Mass of Christian Burial was held May 27 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in White
Earth.
Arrangements: David Donehower Funeral Home of Detroit Lakes.
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Darrin R. Olson
Darrin Robert Olson “Wa besh k aw ne quad” White Cloud, age 49, of Minneapolis,
passed away on May 2 in St. Paul, surrounded by family. He was born on Feb. 7, 1966, in
Minneapolis to Hazel (Thompson) Olson.
Darrin is a member of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake
Superior Chippewa. He was an outdoorsman who enjoying
fishing. Darrin was self motivated, thoughtful, and a giving
person who loved kids.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Lonnie; lifelong
companion, Kari Nordmarken; and niece, Clarice Thompson.
Darrin is survived by his mother, Hazel “Ozzie;” siblings:
Martha, Eugene Sr., Jodi, Wendell and Sherry; also many
nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A Traditional Service was held May 7 in the Fond du Lac
Head Start Gym in Cloquet, Minn. The Spiritual Leader was
Ricky DeFoe. Pallbearers were Jack Thompson, Chico
Thompson, Richard Ritchie, Steve Mrozik, Dan Escobedo,
and TJ Brown.
Interment: Old Holy Family Cemetery in Cloquet.
Arrangements: Handevidt Funeral and Cremation Service in Cloquet.
www.handevidtfh.com
Karen Sue (Martin) Brant
Karen Sue (Marten) Brant, age 69, was born June 26,
1945, and passed away May 3.
She was born in White Earth, raised in Wahpeton, N.D.,
and lived in Brooklyn Center, Minn.
Karen is preceded in death by her parents, James (Jim) B.
and Dorothy M. Martin; brother, Gary; and husband of 45
years, Brian R. Brant.
She is survived by her children, John and Candace (Clark)
Poland; siblings: Jeanette (Bun) Munson, Peter Martin, Dick
(Dolores) Martin, Bonnie Walz and Elaine (Al Cornelius)
Salinas; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.
Bruce Boswell
Bruce Boswell, age 50, of Ada, Minn., died May 20 at his home.
Bruce Vincent Boswell, lovingly known by many as “Uncle Buck,” was born May 7,
1965, in Mahnomen to Harold and Isabelle (Fox) Boswell. His youth was spent in the Twin
Cities area where he attended school. In junior high, Bruce began boxing and excelled
very quickly. His hard work and dedication paid off as he became a Golden Glove boxer
and was ranked second in the nation at the Junior Olympics. Throughout his boxing career,
Bruce met and was challenged by many good boxers. He was even lucky enough to meet
one of his idols, Sugar Ray Leonard.
Bruce remained in the Twin Cities, where he worked in the food and beverage industry. In 2002, he moved back to the area and was currently living in Ada. Bruce worked for
a number of years at the Shooting Star Casino before his health forced him into an early
retirement. He always enjoyed fishing and spending time with family. Bruce made lots of
acquaintances as he was always meeting and visiting with someone, young or old. He was
a kid at heart and had a great sense of humor with an infectious laugh. Even though Bruce
was faced with many challenges throughout his lifetime, he has always kept a positive attitude and made the best of it.
Bruce is survived by his children, Isaiah and Tiffany; step-sons: Justin, Joey and
Jeremy Anderson all of St. Paul; special friend, Gayle Hermanson of Gary, Minn.; brothers, Rodney (Rhoda) Boswell, and Russell (Denille Thompson) Boswell both of
Mahnomen; sisters: Elly (Terry) Leu of Mahnomen, Cathy (Benito) Aldana of Milwaukee,
Lori (Dave) Boswell of Bemidji, Minn., and Edith Boswell of Minneapolis; numerous
nieces and nephews including, Lonny Leu, and great nephews, Alexander Leu and
Dominic Leu who all had special ties to Bruce. He was preceded in death by his parents;
and brother, Harold Robert Boswell.
A funeral service was held May 27 at Samuel Memorial Episcopal Church in
Naytahwaush.
Interment: Samuel Memorial Episcopal Church Cemetery.
Arrangements: Anderson Family Funeral home of Mahnomen.
Ronald Allen Lee
Ronald Allen Lee, age 75 of Cass Lake, Minn., died May 21 at the Cass Lake IHS
Hospital.
Ronald was born June 16, 1939, in Bemidji, Minn., to Hattie Zyllo and Jerry Rawley
Sr. At the age of 5, he was adopted by Hurley and Eva (LeFebre) Lee. He was raised in
Crosby-Ironton, Minn., and graduated from Pine River (Minn.) High School in 1957. He
joined the U. S. Navy for four years. Following his discharge,
he moved to Kitchi Lake near Pennington, Minn., where his
family owned a small resort. He was a very skilled carpenter
who worked with Lee and Al’s Construction and later he was
self-employed until he retired. He married Beverly Jean Clark
on July 9, 1994, in Pennington. They moved to Bena, Minn., in
1995, together they raised three children. They moved to Cass
Lake in 2012. The Minnesota Highway Patrol awarded the
Meritorious Citizenship award to Ron on Aug. 2, 2002. He
adopted his very special daughter, Lauren and she was his
everything. He enjoyed camping, cooking, fishing, hunting and
doing leather and woodworking. Family, friends and relatives
were always very important to him.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly Lee of Cass Lake;
daughters, Lauren Lee and Shayna Lee of Cass Lake; sons: Greg (Alicia) Seelye of
Moundsview, Minn., Ricky (Arlene) Haaland of Cass Lake, Guy (Sue) Haaland of Albert
Lea, Minn., Donovan (Carrie) Haaland of Crookston, Minn., Rory (Melissa) Haaland of
Bena; grandchildren: Gabe (Jess) Haaland of Cass Lake, Tyler Haaland and Cody Haaland
of Albert Lea, Katie Haaland and Benjamin Haaland of Bemidji, Jackson Haaland of
Crookston, Isaiah Seelye of Moundsview, Chandler Staples of Cass Lake, Paisley Staples of
Cass Lake; great grandchild coming in September 2015; special family: Antonio Brown,
Renee Rodriguez, and Tammy Bailey; brother, Jerry (Judy) Rawley of Naytahwaush; sisters, Geraldine Strom Rawley of Ada, Minn., Rose (Duncan) Smith of Tennessee; special exdaughter-in-law, Rhonda Reimer of Bemidji; and special pets, Duke and Ace.
He was preceded in death by his adopted parents, Hurley and Eva Lee; biological parents, Jerry Rawley and Hattie Zyllo; sisters, Sharon Davenport and Thelma Wang; and his
grandparents, uncles and aunts.
Active casketbearers will be Gabe Haaland, Tyler and Cody Haaland, Benjamin
Haaland, Katie Haaland and Greg Seelye.
Honorary casketbearers will be Jackson Haaland, Isaiah Seelye, Joel Swedberg, Dean
Chrisianson, Ernie and Bernice Diver, Wallace Humphrey, Kenn Mitchell, Stuart Gale, Gary
Sargent, Russell (EC) Porter, Kevin Clark, Joshua LaFriniere, Steve White, Steve “Punky”
Clark, and Josh Whitebird.
Funeral services were held May 27 at the American Legion in Cass Lake with Pastor
David Yates officiating.
Interment: Lakeview Cemetery in Bena. Military Honors were provided by the Leech
Lake DAV.
Condolences may be left at ceasefuneralhome.com.
6A North Section Champions
Submitted photo
The Mahnomen/Waubun boys golf team recently won the 6A North Section
Championship. Front row from left are Jaycee Clark, Blake Kalbaugh, Hunter Clark,
and Nathaniel Kalbaugh. Back row from left are Lucas Clark Burnette, Brady Liebl,
and Coach Steve McMullen.
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Heroin
from Front Page
spiracy in which he recruited drug sources,
managers, distributors, facilitators, couriers
and drivers to bring heroin and other drugs
to the Red Lake and White Earth Indian
Reservations in Minnesota and Native
American communities in North Dakota.
Arrested on White Earth Reservation
were William James Fasthorse, 25, Duriel
John Jackson, 29, Justin Lee Johnson, 24,
Nakoya Harris Keezer, 37, Rodney Lee
Keezer, 36, Jennifer Lynn Oppegard, 27,
Jessica Rae Oppegard, 36, Lucas John
Peterson, 26, and Maisie Ann Sargent, 25.
The charges contained in the indictment are merely allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and
until proven guilty.
Special Agent in Charge of the Federal
Bureau of Investigation Minneapolis
Division Richard Thornton said: “The FBI
is proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with
its law enforcement partners when it comes
to fighting the scourge of drugs and drug
dealing on reservations. Those who would
engage in drug dealing should note that law
enforcement will always be seeking to
uncover their activities."
Minnesota Bureau of Criminal
Apprehension Superintendent Wade Setter
said: “This case came together because of
the criminal justice partnerships that are
critical when investigating multi- jurisdictional crimes of this nature. This effort will
continue as long as criminals endeavor to
funnel this deadly drug to the people of our
state.”
4th Annual Hepatitis C Tribal Summit
WE Resource and
Supportive Services
Department
Are you or anyone in your
household on the White Earth
Constituent Sanction List?
We may be able to help!
Please Call White Earth Constituents at
218-935-5554 Ext. 3248 or Ext. 3202
The 4th annual Hepatitis C Tribal Summit was held May 13-14 at the Shooting Star
Casino. One of the several breakout sessions featured Daniel Jude, a pharmacist
who spoke on HIV Medications, Diabetes, Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
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147th Annual White Earth Celebration
Princess and Brave Contest
June 12-14, 2015
Princess and Brave Participant Rules
Application Deadline is Friday, June 12
1. Must pledge to live a drug and alcohol free lifestyle at all times.
2. Males or females may not have any pregnancies past, present or during the year that
the participant holds the title of Princess or Brave.
3. Must be an enrolled member or descendant of White Earth, documentation
required.
4. Must reside on or within 25 miles of White Earth Reservation during the reigning
year. If participants move it is your responsibility to contact the committee, documentation required.
5. Must be ages 9-12 for the Junior title, must be ages 13-17 for the Senior title.
6. Must be willing to represent the White Earth Nation throughout the reigning
year.
7. Participants cannot hold any other title of royalty while applying or holding the title
of White Earth Princess or Brave.
8. White Earth Celebration Princess and Brave title will only be awarded once in a
lifetime.
9. Reigning Princess’ and Braves’ will have their photograph taken and their picture
will be displayed at the White Earth RTC or other building designated by the White
Earth Celebration Committee.
10. Applications must be filled out completely.
11. Applications will be verified by the White Earth Celebration Committee.
12. Any violation of rules, the committee must be notified immediately, we will
contact the runner up.
Applications are available at the White Earth RTC and in the Anishinaabeg
Today newspaper.
Please mail completed applications to Lori Fairbanks, PO Box 752, Bagley, MN
56621. Any questions call Lori Fairbanks at 218-533-0475 or Michelle Frederick
at 218-358-0618.
5 Sr. Princess
5 Jr. Princess
5 Sr. Brave
Please Print Clearly
5 Jr. Brave
Name_____________________________________Birth Date__________________
5th Annual NCCS 5K Walk/Run
Address_____________________________________________________________
Street/PO Box
City
Zip Code
Phone #_____________________________________________________________
School______________________________________________________________
White Earth Enrollment#________________________________________________
Descendants: parent or grandparent name and enrollment # ____________________
____________________________________________________________________
I, _____________________________________________ understand and comply
with the above stated conditions for application to the White Earth Princess/Brave
Title. My parent/guardian and I understand and agree to have the above information
verified by the White Earth Celebration Committee. This form gives the above named
school and the White Earth RTC permission to release and verify information entered
on this form. I also agree that all information above is true to the best of my knowledge.
____________________________________________________________________
Participant Signature
____________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
The 5th Annual Naytahwaush Community and Charter School 5K Walk/Run was held on
a chilly day May 8. Here are the winners. Trophies went to the top female and top male
in each grade. When there is more than one female/male name per grade, there was a
tie. Kindergarden: Sandra Boswell & Tarren Lafriniere, 1st Grade: Kennah Weaver &
Chris Clark, 2nd Grade: Lailee Lovejoy, Marcus Lemieux, & Aiden Degroat, 3rd Grade:
Jashaun Bellanger & Trevor Clark, 4th Grade: Sigourney Littlewolf, Trinity Parisian, &
Cameron Lafriniere, 5th Grade: Gracie Uran & Elias Thompson, 6th Grade: Taneisha
Neeland, Kaleb Neadeau, Benjamin Bush, & Kyle Wadena, Open Class: Mykee Brown
& Matt Jourdan.
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Ron Blue Sr.
Ron Blue Sr., age 58, of Mahnomen, died May 21 at his home.
Ronald Merle Blue was born Oct. 6, 1956, in Minneapolis to Lester Sr. and Gladys
(Sargent) Blue. His youth and early adulthood was spent in the Twin Cities area. Following
high school, Ron joined the U.S. Navy and served from October 1974 until July 1975. Upon
his honorable discharge, he returned to Minneapolis and began working for the City of
Minneapolis for several years. In the early 1980s, Ron moved to Naytahwaush. Over the
years, Ron worked with different entities including City of
Fosston, Newfolden Fire Department, Mastec and Northland
Community College. His most recent employment was with the
Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen.
Ron enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends. He frequented the casino and was known to
spend too much time on Facebook. He honored his Native
American culture with his traditional ways and participating in
pow wows.
Ron is survived by sons, Ronald Jr. (Crystal) Blue and
Dustin Blue of Mahnomen; daughters: Tiffany Blue of
Mahnomen, Emily Blue of Thief River Falls, Minn., and Gina
Winters (fiance, Shawn Thomas) O’Fallon, Mo.; eight grandchildren; brothers, Lester “Butch” (Linda) Blue Sr. of
Mahnomen and Dale Blue of Waubun; sisters: Adrienne Blue of Mahnomen, Phyllis (Jeff)
Wark of Naytahwaush, Janet Blaisdell of Brooklyn Park, Minn., and Dawn Meyers of North
Port, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son, Ethan; his parents; sister, Marilyn Wharton; two
nieces, Amanda and Amy Blaisdell; and brother-in-law, Tommy Blaisdell.
Funeral services were held May 27 at the Naytahwaush Sports Complex.
Interment: Free Gospel Cemetery in Naytahwaush.
Arrangements: Anderson Family Funeral home of Mahnomen.
Dale F. Hanks
Dale F. Hanks, age 69, of White Earth, formerly of Minnespolis, passed away April 23
at his home following a courageous fight with cancer.
Dale was born Aug. 13, 1945, in White Earth to George and Audrey (Bellanger)
Hanks. The family made their home in Dulce, N.M. He went on to attend college where
he obtained a degree in bookeeping. he then made his home in Minneapolis, where he married Harriet Mae St. Clair in 1978.
The family moved to White Earth in 1980. Dale was a very active political leader in
White Earth and worked very hard fighting the land claims. During this time, Dale told
many “White Earth is not for sale.” This became a logo and
motto for the community that forged onm with the land
claims. Dale was also the director of the oral history project,
published the newspaper, The Leading Feather,” and was gifted a pipe signifying his titel as “Last Original War Chief of the
Southern Ojibwa Nation.”
Dale was a gifted artist and carver and was famous for his
soap stone carvings, wood carving and the 6-foot A God’s Life
pieces he created. Several of his carvings are on display at the
RTC and Shooting Star Casino. It was known to everyione
that Dale and Harriet’s door was always open to to all.
Dale is survived by his children: Sherry Houle of
Bemidji, Renee Almburg (Rick Staples) of Fargo, Dennis St.
Clair of White Earth, Teresa St. Clair (Joseph Azure) of White
Earth, Danny St. Clair of White Earth, Tara Libby of White Earth; very special grandsons:
Sam Berry Jr., and Travis St. Clair; nunerous grandnchildren and great grandchildren; siblings: Joyce (Rod) Highelk, of White Earth, Barbara Hanks of White Earth, Dalrene Hanks
of White Earth, Donna Hanks of Minneapolis, Robert Bilas of Minnesapolis, Patricia
Hanks of Minneapolis, and Peter Hanks of White Earth; and well as many nieces and
nephews.
Preceeding Dale in death were his parents; wife, Harriet Hanks; son, Donnie St. Clair;
gradson, Brennen “Bearman” Kier; granddaughter, Alexis, St. Clair; great grandson,
Aveeyon Kier; siblings: Dennis Hanks, Marvin Hanks, Sherale Hanks, Clifford Hanks, and
Gloria Grandbois.
A Traditonal Funeral Service was held April 24 at the White Earth Community Center
with Mike Dahl officiating.
Casket bearers were Dale’s godchildern and grandchildren.
Interment: White Earth Traditional Cemetery
Arrangements: David-Donehower Funeral Home of Detroit Lakes.
Joel “Pete” Giard
Joel “Pete” Giard died peacefully on May 22 with family present after a struggle with
cancer. He was 80 years old.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughter, Cindy Christianson; sons, Ronald and
Michael; step sons, Thomas Selby and Michael Murdock; and
daughters-in-law: Debby Giard, Carol and Marianne Selby
and Barbara Murdock.
He had a successful career as a mechanical engineer with
Honeywell, where he achieved honors for metallurgy expertise. He spent his retirement years owning a one-man machine
shop doing specialty work.
Born on the White Earth Reservation, he developed a lifelong love for fishing, hunting and the outdoors in general.
Summers in Bear Lake Mich., were especially enjoyable with
many friends and family.
A memorial service was held in Tempe, Ariz., today (June
3). In lieu of flowers you may donate to: ME Scholarship
Fund, University of Washington, College of Engineering,
Steve Wald, 371 Loew Hall, Box 352180 Seattle, WA 98195, or The American Cancer
Society in his name.
16th Annual Cook Off winners named
Lori Guenther was the winner of a
Charbroil Grill drawn at the 16th Annual
Cook-Off Contest on May 15 at the Food
Distribution Center.
The cook-off contest consisted of
five categories for chances to win first,
second and third place prizes in each category.
Main Dishes, Soups & Stews
1st: Wild Rice Omelet - Loris Londo
2nd: Meatloaf With Garlic Mashed
Potatoes - Jeri Fjelstad
3rd: Barbeque Beans - Kim Bjerk
Breads & Rolls
1st: Cranberry Bread - Linda Emerson
2nd: Cranberry Wild Rice Bread - Mrs.
Clinton Goodwin
3rd: Carmel Rolls - Janice Goodwin
Desserts
1st: Pumpkin Cake - Gina Alvarado
2nd: German Chocolate Cake - Lori
Guenther
3rd: Rhubarb pie - Elizabeth LaFriniere
Appetizers
1st: Mini Fruit Pizzas - Teri Freyholtz
2nd: Spinach Dip - Kim Bjerk
3rd: Crabmeat Roll Ups - Lori Guenther
Salads
1st: Broccoli Bacon Salad - Kim Bjerk
2nd: Cranberry Salad - Dolly Londo
3rd: Taco Pasta Salad - Teri Freyholtz
There were 36 entries judged on
taste, texture and creativity. Judges were
Susie Snetsinger, Colleen Blattenbauer
and Lyle Louis Warren.
Submitted photo
Lori Guenther was the winner of a Charbroil Grill drawn at the 16th Annual CookOff Contest on May 15 at the Food Distribution Center.
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WHITE EARTH TRIBAL COURT
CHILDREN’S COURT
In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of:
Izaiah Joseph Thomas Stone
Anishinaabeg Today
CHILDREN’S COURT
Shane Gabriel Kilbourn
Summons for Filing of a Permanency Petition
YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on May 1, 2015, a
Permanency Petition was filed with the White Earth
Tribal Court regarding your child(ren). A hearing on
the matter is scheduled for June 25, 2015 at 2:00
p.m. You are asked to contact White Earth Tribal
Court Administration located at the RTC in White
Earth, Minnesota at 218-983-4648. If you fail to
appear for this hearing the Court may find you in
default and enter an order.
Court File No. CC14-256, -257, -258, -259,
-260, -261
Dated: May 27, 2015
Veronica Newcomer
Attorney for White Earth Indian Child Welfare
CHILDREN’S COURT
Lucille Elizabeth Meyer
Court File No. CC14-256, -257, -258, -259,
-260, -261
Dated: May 27, 2015
Veronica Newcomer
CHILDREN’S COURT
Maxine Amy Meyer
Court File No. CC14-256, -257, -258, -259,
-260, -261
Dated: May 27, 2015
Veronica Newcomer
Court File No. CC14-256, -257, -258, -259,
-260, -261
Dated: May 27, 2015
Veronica Newcomer
CHILDREN’S COURT
George Edward Libby, Jr.
CHILDREN’S COURT
Keith Joseph Hanks
Court File No. CC13-1296; CC14-645
YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on May 12, 2015,
a Permanency Petition was filed with the White
Earth Tribal Court regarding your child(ren). A hearing on the matter is scheduled for June 30, 2015 at
9:30 a.m. You are asked to contact White Earth
Tribal Court Administration located at the RTC in
White Earth, Minnesota at 218-983-4648. If you fail
to appear for this hearing the Court may find you in
Dated: May 27, 2015
Veronica Newcomer
CHILDREN’S COURT
Florence Beaulieu
Dated: May 27, 2015
Veronica Newcomer
CHILDREN’S COURT
Jill Ann Thompson
Court File No. CC13-1194, -1195
Dated: May 27, 2015
Veronica Newcomer
CHILDREN’S COURT
Jeffrey Allen Coleman
Dated: May 27, 2015
Veronica Newcomer
Court File No. CC13-1194, -1195
Dated: May 27, 2015
Veronica Newcomer
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Help welcome ‘Ride for the Troops’
motorcycles as they pass through
Naytahwaush on Sunday, June 7
The 10th Annual Ride for the Troops will be travelling through
the White Earth Nation again this year on Sunday, June 7. The riders will be escorted by the White Earth Police Department, and the
White Earth Honor Guard will present the colors as they pass
through Naytahwaush.
The ride will leave Bemidji at noon and continue on to Zerkel,
stopping at 12:40 p.m. They will leave Zerkel at 1:20 p.m. and pass
through Naytahwaush (no stop) at 1:40 p.m., and arrive at Itasca
State Park (Rock Creek Store) at 2:30 p.m. The ride will leave the
store at 3:15 p.m and arrive back to Bemidji at 4 p.m.
Riders are welcome to join the group anywhere along the ride.
Please visit the Ride for the Troops website at www.rideforthetroops.com for more detailed information.
On behalf of the Ride for the Troops, organizers would like to
especially thank both the White Earth Police Department and White
Earth Honor Guard for all of their support and help to make this ride
safe and honor our veterans.
1222 1st Street ~ Waubun, Minn.
218-473-2700
Serving Breakfast 6:30 to 11 a.m. v Monday - Friday
Specialty Omelets:
H Wild Rice H Cheeseburger H Pizza
All omelets are your Choice of 3 eggs, 2 eggs, or 1 egg
Teleconference Bingo!
Monday and Friday Night - 6 p.m.
WAMO Meat Raffle v Fridays at 5:30 p.m.
Open Monday - Saturday: 6:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
p.m
Fergus Falls
218-736-5673
*Licensed in Minnesota and White Earth Tribal Courts
Anishinaabeg Today
Falls
from Page 9
difficulty walking are more likely than others to fall.
These problems may be associated with lack of exercise or neurological cause, arthritis, or other medical
conditions
3.) Orthostatic blood pressure (blood pressure
that drops too low when you get up from lying down
or sitting up). This condition might result from dehydration or certain medications.
4.) Slower reflexes. Reaction time may be
delayed, make it harder to catch your balance if you
start to fall.
5.) Wearing unsafe footwear. Backless shoes
and slippers, high-heeled shoes, and shoes with
smooth leather soles can increase your risk of falling.
6.) Sensory problems. If your senses don't work
well, you might be less aware of your environment.
Examples include numbness in your feet making it
difficult to “feel” where you are stepping or not seeing well can also result in falls including poor depth
perception, cataracts, and glaucoma.
7.) Confusion or changes in mental status.
Examples may include waking up in an unfamiliar
environment. If you feel confused, wait for your
mind to clear or until someone comes to help.
Medications can also cause side effects like dizziness
or confusion.
8.) The more medications you take the more
likely you are to fall. Medications that can increase
the risk of falls should be monitored carefully using
the lowest effective dose or discontinuing if no
longer necessary.
9.) Alcohol use. Alcohol may cause a number
of problems which predispose to falls. Even modest
social alcohol consumption may compound or exacerbate other risk factors for falls.
Not all falls are caused by medical reasons as
some falls are due to environmental factors.
According to National Institutes of Health, six out of
every ten falls happen at home. Our home is where
we spend a great majority our time being active,
often times unaware of safety concerns until it’s too
late. Many falls can be prevented by making simple
changes in our living areas such as:
1.)
Removing loose rugs and clutter on the
floor.
2.) Moving items so they are easier to reach.
Avoiding heavy or bulky items to carry
3.) Improving proper lighting
4.) Installing side rails on stairs and grab bars in
the bathroom.
5.) Avoiding wet floors, cleaning spills promptly,
6.) Be careful when walking outdoors, avoiding
ice or snow.
Fall Prevention
Regular exercise is important to increase leg
strength and improve balance. Patients who have
fallen more than once or who have problems with
balance and gait may be referred by their health care
provider to participate in physical therapy or an exercise program. Physical therapy and exercise programs can be done at home if patients have limited
mobility. Physical therapists customize exercise programs to improve balance and gait and to correct specific problems contributing to fall risk. Exercise programs in community settings can also improve balance and gait. For example, tai chi may be effective
and can be done alone or in groups. The most effective exercise programs to reduce fall risk are those
that are tailored to the patient’s needs and are provided by a trained professional. Many senior citizen centers, YMCAs, or other health clubs offer free or low-
cost group exercise classes tailored to senior citizens.
Some people may benefit from use of an assistive
device such as a cane or walker. Canes may be adequate for people with minimal unilateral muscle or
joint impairment and walkers are more appropriate
for people with increased risk of falls related to bilateral leg weakness or impaired coordination.
Always let your health care provider know if you
have fallen or experience changes in gait or balance
to further investigate reasons for these changes.
Patients should be evaluated for osteoporosis and,
if osteoporosis is diagnosed, treated to reduce risk of
fractures from any future falls. If any other specific
disorder is identified as a risk factor, targeted interventions should be initiated.
What would happen if I fell and nobody was
around? According to Merk Manual, about half of
elderly people who fall cannot get up without help.
Remaining on the floor for greater than two hours
after a fall increases the risk of dehydration, pressure
ulcers, rhabdomyolysis, hypothermia, and pneumonia. This is why it is important to have a strategy in
place in case you fall and cannot get up. This may
include having frequent contact with family members or friends, a phone that can be reached from the
floor such as a cell phone, a remote alarm, wearing
an emergency response system device and strategies
for getting on all fours, crawling to a strong support
surface, and pulling up. All these safety interventions
can decrease the likelihood of lying on the floor for
long periods of time.
Remember, falling is not an inevitable part of
aging. Through proper lifestyle adjustments, fall prevention programs, and community partnerships, the
number of falls among seniors can be reduced. As
summer is now approaching us, we may not be
falling on icy surfaces; however we still have time to
spring clean our homes with a plan in place to evaluate safety strategies in helping to prevent an unnecessary falls. Remember to share with your care
provider if you have fallen or have any concerns
relating to potential fall hazards. Have a fun and safe
summer!
Lawn mowers needed for
White Earth Elders Program
• Must be an enrolled tribal member (18 years
or older)
• Provide your own lawn mower (rider)
• A current drivers license & insurance
• Must have your own transportation to and
from each site/elders lawn you will be mowing
• Knowledge of area highways & roads in
your district
• Must be able to pass a criminal background
check and drug screening
• Must sign a contract and liability form upon
hire
• Must be able to communicate with the elders
$40 per lawn, with guidelines to follow upon
hire.
Deadline: Until filled
Contact: Betsy/Roberta/Bucky at 218-9833202 at White Earth Water and Sewer
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Naytahwaush Community Charter School
Summer Food Program
The Naytahwaush Community Charter School is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and meet nutritional standards established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Meals will be provided at the site and times as follows:
Site: Naytahwaush Community Charter School
242 Church Street Naytahwaush, MN 56566
Dates: June 15 - 30, 2015
Dates: July 1 - July 30, 2015
Dates: August 3 - August 13, 2015
Lunch time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. / Monday - Thursday
Summer Food Program will not be serving on Fridays.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination against
its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race,
color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and
where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status,
sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any
public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or
in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all
prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.)
If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at
www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call
(866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all
of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form
or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of
Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410,
by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at [email protected]. Individuals who
are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA
through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136
(Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School District #435 is participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).
Breakfast and lunch will be provided to all children, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, at no charge and meet nutritional standards established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Meals will be provided at the following sites.
Waubun High School
1013 3rd Street, Waubun, MN 56589
June 1-26, 2015
Monday-Friday
Breakfast: 8-9 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Ogema Elementary School
121 Uran Street, Ogema, MN 567569
August 10-20, 2015
Monday-Friday
Breakfast: 8-9 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
If you have any questions please call Kelly Kent at 218473-6171.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer
Sharing Family History
My name is Gene and I am a prisoner in Texas. My
grandfather Leslie Turpin was from the Pembina/
Mahnomen area and I am hoping that I can make contact
with others who share our ancestry at the reservation.
I have spent the last 20+ years collecting info and
documents about us and I would like to share this with others who may be interested, and maybe learn something in
return. My great-great grandfather William Turpin settled
near Pembina Township with his uncle Jean Baptiste
Turpin and cousins around 1975. He married Julia Martin
who was from Becker County near Faith. Her father was
Joseph Martin. My great-grandmother Lucille McArthur
was born at White Earth and her parents were David
McArthur and Margaret Fox (Neobeak). Margaret’s parents were Samuel Fox (Wahgoosh) and Angeline Brunette.
If anyone would like to share info please contact me
at Gene Turpin #433725, Wynne Unit, 810 FM 2821,
Huntsville, TX 77349. Thank you.
Attention
WE members & descendants
Officials are looking for White Earth tribal members and descendants that maintain ownership in trust
land or have money on deposit at the Office of the
Special Trustee for American Indians. They would like
to locate these people and get them to update their
Individual Indian Money (IIM) account with a current
address and telephone number.
A list of these individuals can be seen at
www.whiteearth.com. Click on “Programs & Services,”
then “Enrollment & Vital Statistics,” and then “Address
Updates.”
If your name is on this list please call the Office of
Special Trustees at 218-751-4338 to update your
account.
Mahnomen School District
Mahnomen Public School District has the following positions open
for the 2015-16 School year and is currently seeking applications.
Positions are open until filled. Mahnomen Public School is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.
Elementary Office Secretary: (Full-time) Applicant needs to have
strong skills in people relations, organization, record keeping, and
computer applications. Integral characteristics of this position
include: punctuality, confidentiality, fidelity, and teamwork.
Competitive compensation package with excellent insurance benefit
package. All applicants must pass a favorable criminal background
check. Send a letter of application and resume to ISD #432
Mahnomen Public School, Attn: Principal Jacob Melby, PO Box 319,
Mahnomen, MN 56557 or stop by the district office for an application.
Birthday Celebration
Early Childhood Family Education Teacher: (Part-time with
potential for full-time opportunity) Applicants must have or be eligible for MN teaching license in Early Childhood Education or
Elementary Education with a pre-primary specialty or able to receive
a variance license. All applicants must pass a favorable criminal
background check. Send cover letter, resume, MN teacher licensure,
transcripts and current references to: Mahnomen Public School,
Attn: Kim Kochmann, PO Box 319 Mahnomen, MN 56557. For
more information call 218-935-2211 ext. 210.
Paraprofessionals: (Full-time) Applicants need to be able to meet
Minnesota Paraprofessional requirements by having either (1) an
associate’s or higher degree or (2) by having successfully completed
a minimum of 60 hours (credits) of instruction from an institute of
higher learning or (3) passing the Para-Pro Test, which may be taken
at the Mahnomen School. Ideal candidates would have or be willing
to get school bus driver license endorsement. Competitive compensation package with excellent insurance benefit package (additional
compensation for bus driving). All applicants must pass a favorable
criminal background check. Send a letter of application and resume
to: Mahnomen Public School, Attn: Superintendent Jeff Bisek, PO
Box 319, Mahnomen, MN 56557 or stop by the district office for an
application.
Special Education Teacher: (Full-time) Multiple positions open at
both the Elementary and Secondary levels. Applicants must have or
be eligible for MN teaching license in Special Education (multiple
areas including EBD and SLD preferred) or able to receive a variance
license. Extremely competitive teacher compensation package with
excellent insurance benefit package. All applicants must pass a favorable criminal background check. Send a letter of application, resume,
copy of license, college transcripts, and three current letters of reference to Mahnomen Public School ISD #432, Attn: Superintendent
Jeff Bisek, PO Box 319, Mahnomen, MN 56557.
Indian Education Coordinator: (Full-time) Applicants need a
Bachelor’s Degree in education or one of the behavior sciences and
licensed under Minnesota statutes as a psychologist, school counselor, social worker, or family therapist. Applicants must be competent in organizational skills, record keeping, and basic grant
writing/implementation process. Must have strong skills in people
relations and able to work well with staff as well as with Native
American families and knowledgeable in Native American language
and culture. Must have a valid Minnesota driver’s license with an
acceptable driving record and pass a favorable criminal background
check. Offering a competitive compensation package with excellent
insurance benefit package. Send a letter of application, resume, copy
of license, college transcripts, and three current letters of reference to
Mahnomen Public School ISD #432, Attn: Superintendent Jeff Bisek,
PO Box 319, Mahnomen, MN 56557.
Elizabeth “Betty” Johnson will be 85 on Saturday,
June 6. Her family is having a birthday party for her
on June 6 starting at noon at the Hilltop Supper Club.
Family and friends are welcome to come, a potluck
meal will be served.
Teen AA Meetings
Just a reminder that the Circle Back
Center recently started Teen AA
meetings at 5 p.m.
Located in White Earth on County Hwy 21
(Limited transportation available to White
Earth area at this time)
For more information call Jean at
218-983-3285 Ext. 6403 or 218-396-0273.
******Ages 13 to 17 only*****
Anishinaabeg Today
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Affidavit of Publication
WHITE EARTH BAND OF OJIBWE
WHITE EARTH RESERVATION
STATE OF MINNESOTA
White Earth Tribal Court
In Re the Matter of:
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)ss.
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Robert Tibbetts,
Petitioner,
and
Isis Tibbetts,
Respondent.
SUMMONS
THE WHITE EARTH BAND OF OJIBWE TO THE
ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT:
A Permanent Order for Protection has been issued based on
the Affadavit and Petition for Order for Protection in this matter. A hearing was held March 26, 2015 at the White Earth
Tribal Court.
HUGE
RUMMAGE SALE
Wednesday, June 3 and Thursday, June 4
7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, June 5 - 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
St. Michael’s Church
Mahnomen - South Main Street
Furniture, Dressers, Bed Frames and Headboards,
Baby Swing, Bikes, Exercise Equipment, TV’s,
Rocking Chairs, Lamps, Microwave, Golf
Equipment, End Tables, Bedding, Linens, Toys,
Kitchen and Household Items, Pictures, Holiday
Décor, Lawn Chairs, Dish Sets, Luggage Sets,
Clothing: Infant - Adult, and Much, Much, More!!
NOTICE OF RESTRAINING PROVISIONS
SERVICE OF THIS SUMMONS MAKES THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS APPLY TO THIS ACTION
UNLESS THEY ARE MODIFIED BY THE COURT OR
THE PROCEEDING DISMISSED:
(1)RESPONDENT SHALL NOT COMMIT ACTS OF
DOMESTIC ABUSE AGAINST THE PETITIONER.
(2)RESPONDENT MUST NOT HAVE ANY CONTACT
WITH PETITIONER WHETHER IN PERSON, WITH OR
THROUGH OTHER PERSON, BY TELEPHONE, LETTER
OR ANY OTHER WAY
Student News
IF YOU VIOLATE ANY OF THESE PROVISIONS, YOU
WILL BE SUBJECT TO SANCTIONS BY THE COURT.
Student News
Submitted photo
Proceeds benefit St. Michael’s School
The following are Mahnomen Academic winners for 7th
grade this year. Students held a 3.4 GPA or higher
throughout the year. From left are Laney Swiers, Maggie
Hedstrom, Sydney Clark, Maria Dela Cruz, Lindsay
Person, Kael Snetsinger, and Christopher Podlak.
To donate gently used items please contact
Gina Noll at 935-2931/261-1005
or Paige Ennen 218-766-6739
Bars and beverages available for purchase
Mahnomen Public School
ISD #432 Mahnomen Public School District is looking
for an energetic person to work as an Elementary
Office Secretary. This position is full-time during the
school year with some additional weeks during the
summer break.
Applicant needs to have strong skills in people relations, organization, record keeping, and computer
applications. Integral characteristics of this position
include: punctuality, confidentiality, fidelity, and teamwork.
White Earth enrollee Mikol Aaron Merino
Aspinwall has chosen Goshen College in Indiana to
begin his undergraduate studies. Mikol will begin
classes in August as an incoming freshman.
Interested applicants can send a letter of application
and resume to ISD #432 Mahnomen Public School
District, Principal Jacob Melby, PO Box 319,
Mahnomen, MN 56557 or stop by the district office for
an application.
Mikol entered high school at age 9 and graduates
two months after his 13 birthday. In the future, Mikol
hopes to relocate to White Earth, and share his experiences and encourage other young Anishinaabe students to strive for their rights to retain their culture
and heritage as first peoples.
Compensation package starting at $11.88/hour with
additional insurance benefits.
Mahnomen School District #432 is an equal
opportunity employer
Mikol chose this college because of Goshen’s
recognition of his service to underprivileged communities and his academic achievement at ASU-HYSA.
Mikol plans to study Computer Science and Law.
Submitted photo
The following are Mahnomen Academic winners for 8th
grade this year. Students held a 3.4 GPA or higher
throughout the year. From left are Caleb Svendsgaard,
Jon Starkey, Logan Kettner, Rachel Durant, Dakota Kjos,
and Carolyn Pavlish.
All articles and photos submitted to
the AT will only be run on a space
available basis
Keenie’s Korner
Beans
Beans are so healthy for you. They are high in fiber
and protein. Here are some ways to prepare beans.
1. Bean burritos: Make your own refried beans.
Smash pinto beans and add Cajun seasoning or add your
favorite salsa. Heat refried beans in a saucepan until
warm. Top warm tortillas with beans, shredded cheddar
cheese and salsa. Roll up and eat.
2. Chicken and bean enchiladas: Spread refried
beans or black beans on tortillas. Top with cooked chicken and shredded cheddar cheese. Roll up and place in a
baking dish. Cover with enchilada sauce. Bake in a 350
degrees oven for 15-20 minutes. Serve with shredded lettuce and salsa.
The effects of not enough protein in your diet
Protein is made of amino acids that function like
building blocks, and different foods contain different
amino acids. The body needs protein for many functions, and fortunately, protein deficiencies are rare in
people eating a varied diet that contains adequate calories. Not enough protein in the diet has numerous negative effects.
Hair and Skin Effects
Hair and skin changes may occur when a person
does not eat enough protein, as noted by certified clinical
nutritionist Gay Riley on NetNutritionist.com Hair may
become fine and brittle or abnormally silky, which are
signs of fragility. It also may lose its color. Not enough
protein can lead to hair loss. Alopecia, or hair loss, can
result, either in patches or large areas. In addition,
delayed wound healing is possible with protein deficiency. Skin may undergo changes in pigmentation, and the
individual may develop dermatitis or pressure ulcers.
Effects on Muscles and Growth
Inadequate protein in the diet can lead to muscle
weakness and wasting, and muscle wasting results in a
loss of muscle mass. In children, insufficient protein
causes a failure to gain weight and to grow. Severe and
prolonged protein deficiency leads to the wasting disease
kwashiorkor. Kwashiorkor typically begins when babies
are weaned using foods that have sufficient calories but
inadequate protein. Initial signs of this disease include
diarrhea, lethargy, fatigue, apathy and irritability.
Kwashiorkor causes fluid retention, resulting in a puffy,
swollen appearance. Severe cases have the signature
characteristic of a protruding abdomen while the rest of
the body appears very malnourished.
Impaired Immunity
Protein is essential for the immune system, and prolonged low protein intake can manifest as impaired
immunity. Antibodies that defend against disease are
made of proteins. Impaired immunity leads to increased
and more severe infections, noted MedlinePlus.
Blood and Hormonal Disorders
Because protein is vital for many physical processes, not enough protein in the diet can cause numerous
irregularities. Inadequate protein intake may cause problems with the blood, for instance, because the protein
hemoglobin carries oxygen in the bloodstream, and proteins are involved in blood clotting. A lack of protein
also can cause hormonal disorders. Some hormones that
regulate body systems are composed of amino acids,
such as the hormones that regulate digestion, metabolism, nutrient absorption and blood sugar levels.
The information has been brought to you by The
LIVESTRONG Foundation - www.livestrong.com
This information is for educational use only. It
should not be used for treatment.
USDA “SNAP”
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Colleen Blattenbauer - White Earth Nutrition Ed.
218-983-3286 Ext. 1395
E-mail: [email protected]
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ATTENTION TRIBAL
ENROLLED MEMBERS
Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar Clinics
Guideline are as follows:
Shooting Star Casino (Mahnomen)
June 15 and 29, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
If you are in need of a well, septic system, or
drain field you should call White Earth Water and
Sewer at 218-983-3202 for an application as we
receive grants to install.
v Tribal enrolled member
v Live on the reservation
v Show proof of land and homeownership
v 18 years of age or older
v Must have electricity and a heat source to
the home
v Some grants require income verification
White Earth Home Health
Food Distribution (East of Mahnomen)
June 4 and 16, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Elbow Lake Community Center
June 9, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Valley View Senior Apartments (Mahnomen)
June 15, 10 a.m. to noon
Naytahwaush Sports Complex
Pine Point Elder’s Center
June 24, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m
Congregate Housing (White Earth)
Rice Lake Community Center
Students
Job Opportunity
from Page 6
but remember your family and support group to reach out to
when times get tough. Get involved with groups and gathering to meet new friends,” she said. “Learn about other cultures as well as share your own. There will also be a lot of
enjoyment and your interests will draw you to what it is you
want to pursue. Have fun and be young,” she said.
The Johnson O'Malley and the DL Native American
Education Programs presented awards and certificates to the
graduates to conclude the evening.
Position Available: Becker County Farm Service
Agency (FSA) has a Permanent, Full-time Program
Technician position open. Computer skills are
required. Please refer to job the announcement posted
on www.usdajobs.gov for full job responsibilities and
the steps required to apply for this position. Annual
salary ranges from $25,434 to $51,437 depending on
the qualifications of the applicant with full benefits.
The position is located at the Becker County FSA
Office, 809 8th Street SE, Detroit Lakes, MN,
Tel.218-847-9392 ext. 2. For full description of the
position, benefits, and steps to apply, please visit
www.USAjobs.gov and refer to Announcement number MN-2015-0038.
All applications must be completed and submitted
online by 11:59 PM EDT on June 08, 2015 to be eligible. Please contact Polly Olson, County Executive
Director at 218-847-9392 ext. 2 if you have any questions or would like more information.
FSA is an
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
The White Earth Nation
created a Facebook community
page. Feel free to visit us at:
www.facebook.com/
WhiteEarthNation
Submitted photos
Top: Detroit Lakes Native American Education staff from
left are Julie McCaslin, Barb Groth, Marcy Matson, Sue
Holt, Laurelyn Ask, and Joe Carrier. Bottom: Lera
Hephner, former Detroit Lakes student and recent graduate of University of Minnesota Morris spoke to graduates.
Anishinaabeg Today
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White Earth Building
Supplies, Inc.
3282 Highway 59 South, Suite 30 v Waubun, MN 56589
Phone: 218-473-2145 v Fax: 218-473-2149
Open Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
* Structural Lumber and Treated Lumber
* Siding, Windows and Doors
* Countertops and Cabinets
* New Carpet, Laminate, Flooring & Linoleum
* Installation available! Please call for more information.
* Contractors - bring in your prints for free estimates.
* Appliances: Maytag, Amana & Magic Chef
* Benjamin Moore Paint, Stain, & Varnish
* Plumbing and Electrical Supplies
* Nuts, Bolts & Fasteners
* Washers, Dryers & Refrigerators
* Water Heaters
Contractor
Discounts
Available
Great
Prices on
Laminate
Flooring
We
Build
Custom
Sheds
Check out
our prices
on treated
lumber
OFFICE SUPPLIES: CALL 218-473-2146
WE CAN ORDER A VARIETY OF ELECTRONICS
R EMINDER !
Howah Ads
are $5 with a
picture or $4 without.
All payments must
be made in advance.
No exceptions
Happy
47th
Anniversary
James &
Karen
Frederick
June 1
Happy Birthday to the
Kivi Girls
Howah Ads
Happy Birthday!
Terri
T.
(June 16th)
Love,
Joe, Melanie,
Lill Joe, Hanna,
Cente & Vannessa!
Happy 4th Birthday
Avery Stone
Happy
22nd
Birthday
Love
Mom
Happy 18th Birthday
Kim
Rindahl
From your Dad
and Mom
June
23
Happy Birthday
David Lee Boswell
“Jo-Jo”
June 6
Happy Birthday
Dispatch:
(218) 983-3201
Maggie 11
Emma Rose Olson
Mahnomen
High School
Class of
2015
Love Mom
and
Siblings
Wishing my
Angel Baby a
Happy 13th Birthday
June
12
(June 1)
Mandi 14
It is with great pleasure and
joy in our hearts that we
announce the graduation of
Grama
&
Bro’s
&
Sister
Love
Gramma
Mary
and
Grampa
Lew
Heather
Mazie 15
Marisa Azure
June 13
Happy 24th Birthday
With
Love
from
mom,
dad,
and
family
Chelsea
June 9
Happy Birthday
Kari Bellcourt!
(June 4)
Levinmarco
“Dragger” Hanks
(June 6)
Frank Roger
June 13
Happy 2nd
Birthday
Big Boy!!!
Eliijah Jon
Kiehl
5-6-13
Love you bunches!
Big Sister Bella Boo
Mommy & Daddy
Real Estate
For Sale by Owner
$89,900 PRICED REDUCED!!
3 bedroom, 2 bath home with 2 car garage attached overlooking Roy Lake on +/- 2 acres of non-tribal land. Full
basement with bath and two additional rooms that only
need egress for a total of five bedrooms. $89,900 for the
home with +/- 2 acres or purchase the home with adjoining 24.4 acres of beautifully wooded maples and huntable
land for $129,900. Call or text Gerald at 218-261-0344.
Sollie Realty, Inc. (Fosston)
For Sale: Mobile home with large addition for a total of 1,258
sq. ft., plus small guest house 8’x16’, 2 small storage sheds
12’x16’ and 8’x12’. Has newer well and septic, all located
just off paved road. Located on tribal land. Priced right at
$45,000. Sollie Realty, Inc., Fosston, MN 56542. Phone
218-435-1525.
Attention
Mahnomen County
Property Owners
Included in your tax statements you will find a
homestead application. The Minnesota Department
of Revenue is requiring Mahnomen County to verify
the homestead status of all properties located in
Mahnomen County. Please fill out the homestead
application and return to the Mahnomen County
Assessor’s office.
Hear Real “NDN”
Hosts Who Love
“NDN” Humor
Joe LaGarde &
Sidekick Bill “No Feather” Eck
KPRM Radio 870 AM on your dial
Every Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
Brought to you by the
De LaHunt Broadcasting Corporation
Listening areas:
White Earth, Red Lake and Leech Lake!
Giwanakimin Supportive
Housing is now open!
Giwanakimin Supportive Housing located in
Naytahwaush is now open! This housing community
is designed to meet the needs of individuals and
families experiencing homelessness. Complex has
2, 3, and 4 bedroom units. This property has fully
accessible units. Counseling, case management
services, advocacy, and support services available
on-site. Income Restrictions Apply and we accept
Section 8 Vouchers.
For more information and an application please contact D.W. Jones Management, Inc at 888-326-5314
MN Relay 711 or www.dwjonesmanagement.com
Equal Opportunity Housing
Dream Catcher
Supportive Housing
Dream Catcher Supportive Housing located in
Ogema has 3 Bedroom Availability! This housing
community is designed to meet the needs of individuals and families experiencing long-term homelessness. This property has fully accessible units.
Counseling, case management services, advocacy,
and support services available on-site. Income
Restrictions Apply and we accept Section 8
Vouchers.
For more information and an application please contact D.W. Jones Management, Inc at 888-326-5314
MN Relay 711 or www.dwjonesmanagement.com
Equal Opportunity Housing
Ganawendandaa Nibiikaangi
Let’s Protect Our Waters
Help Stop
Aquatic Hitchhikers
To avoid spreading aquatic invasive species do the
following BEFORE launching and BEFORE leaving.
u Remove aquatic plants and aquatic animals
u Drain lake/river water away from the landing
u Dispose of unwanted live bait in the trash
It’s unlawful to:
Transport aquatic plants, and zebra mussels
Lita Doran
Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator
White Earth Natural Resource Department
218-573-3007 v Fax: 218-573-3009
In Memory
In Memory of our Mom - Isabell Stewart
August 24, 1926 to June 2, 2005
We remember you mom, when flowers bloom early in
the spring day in the fun that summer brings. We remember
you mom in the fall as we walk through the leaves of gold,
and in the winter. Mom, we remember the stories that you
told. But most of all we remember each day, right from the
start. We will be forever near, for, we live within your heart.
Your sons and daughters
Charles, Sonny, Russell, Susie, Nancy
Classified Ads
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Storage units for rent: 8’-12’ storage units for rent; cost
is $100 for 3 months, or $40 per month. Location: 2 miles
west of Mahnomen on Hwy 200, Fire # 1235. For more
information call Dan at 218-261-0674.
Wild rice for sale: 100% organic wood parched White
Earth wild rice. Call 218-850-3516 for prices and shipping
rates. USPS Flat Rate shipping. (Lower Rice Lake).
Taxidermy: Call Dan Clark at Deep Woods Taxidermy at
218-983-4196 or his cell at 218-204-0565.
Business for sale: Due to health reasons, Grant’s
Doughnuts is for sale. Included doughnut machine, 16 ft.
trailer, and motor home. Call 218-280-0723.
For sale: Two jingle dresses - $200, size 12 or 14 jingle
shirt and shawl - $200, sweetgrass baskets - $18, star blankets - $125. Call John at 218-935-9209.
Stump grinding: Call Gary Borgrud at 218-473-2563.
Lawnmower repair & sales: Reasonable rates and fast
service for lawnmower repairs or garden tillers.
Reconditioned mowers for sale; will also buy mowers. Call
Don Vizenor at 218-936-3638.
Umbaywesinin
Reztaurant
Monday - Friday:
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Dine In or Carry Out - 218-983-3550
Located across the street from the old Circle of
Life School in White Earth
Owners: Jeff and Kat Thompson
In Memory
In Memory of John B.
May 31, 2012
We hope we make you proud dad, even though you’re no
longer here,
Your memory grows stronger, with every passing year,
At the end it was a battle, one you weren’t to win,
A fight against a demon, no choice but to give in,
We sat by your side, that morning when you left,
Told you that you are our hero, and that you were the best,
Tears we cried in secret, at night before we sleep,
Wishing you were beside us, you'd be forever here to keep,
The years don’t make it easier, they said the pain would go,
It seems I’ve just got better, not letting our feelings show,
Wishing we could hold your hand, to shout your name aloud,
You're no longer here dad, but we hope we make you proud.
Sadly missed by daughter, Linda
Jane & Nita, sons, John,
Mike, Tom and Tony and wife,
Donna Rae… and
Special grandchild, Bree
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Photo courtesy of Mahnomen Pioneer
The White Earth Tribal and Community College held their Commencement Ceremony May 16 at the Cultural Learning Center in Mahnomen. Graduating from left are Grace Roberts,
Loreen Stanley, Jenelle Mooney, Jessica Hillstad, Isabella Griffin, Jessica Asher, Stanley Alexander, Lainey Fineday, and Vanessa Stillday.
White Earth Tribal and Community College
Class of 2015 Commencement Ceremony
May 16, 2015 - Cultural Learning Center, Mahnomen, Minn.
A.A. Degree - Environmental Science
Vanessa L. Stillday
Stanton Alexander*
Lainey O. Fineday
A.A. Degree - Human Services
Jessica Dominique Asher*
Jessica R. Hillstad*
A.A. Degree Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Isabella Griffin*
Loreen Stanley*
Jenelle Mooney
A.A. Degree - Native American Studies
Grace Roberts
*Epiitendaagozid (Graduate with Honors)
Ceremony Program
Special Music - Prairie Thunder
Grand Entry - White Earth Color Guard
Opening Prayer - Oscar ‘Sunfish’ Oppegard Sr.
Master of Ceremonies
Karen Branden - Dean of Student Services
Welcome
Terry L. Janis - President
Opening Remarks
Erma J. Vizenor - White Earth Chairwoman
Student Speakers
Isabella Griffin - AIHEC Student of the Year
Stanton Alexander - WETCC Student of the Year
Presentation of Graduates
Emma King - Student Liaison
Diploma Presentation
Sheila Michaels - Academic Dean
Closing Remarks
Terry L. Janis - President
Marshalls
Patty Gordon - WETCC Faculty
Melissa Blanchard - WETCC Student
Nine students from the White
Earth Tribal and Community
College received their diplomas May 16 at the Cultural
Learning Center.
Top: Graduate Isabella Griffin
was named the America
Indian Higher Education
Consortium Student of the
Year. Middle: Jessica Asher
walks through the White Earth
Honor Guard after graduation.
Left: Stanley Alexander was
named the White Earth Tribal
and Community College
Student of the Year.

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