June/July - Bois Forte

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NETT LAKE, MINNESOTA - JUNE/JULY 2013
VOL. 36 NO. 4
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Local talent used to upgrade
powwow grounds
Dancers, drummers and spectators at the Saa Gii Ba Gaa Powwow in Nett Lake May 31-June 3
got a first-hand look at the improvements recently completed by local workers and contractors.
Bois Forte Public Works staff began the upgrade last fall by adding 18” of fill to the low-lying
area. This will allow the soil to drain properly instead of remaining waterlogged after rain.
Next, Turk Goggleye harvested trees for the arbors from Sucker Trail, then Orr-based Ryan Rustic
squared the trees straight before rounding them so the construction crew could build with the wood.
Band member Mike Bass who owns Bass Construction, led a team of workers that built new drum
arbors for both the Nett Lake and Vermilion powwow grounds. The crew also built a new MC stand
for Nett Lake; Vermilion’s was judged to be in good shape.
Band members use timber harvested from Sucker Trail to build
the new drum arbor at the Vermilion Powwow grounds. A
ceremony was held June 14 to bless the grounds.
Vermilion’s upgraded powwow grounds will be on display next during the Lake Vermilion
Powwow June 14-16. But even though the powwow grounds are now looking great, local
workers still have much to do: construction of new ball fields in Nett Lake and Vermilion is
up next.
Mii gwetch to the Band members who worked on the powwow grounds project!
Donald Villebrun Brian Whiteman
Eric Strong
John Whiteman
Mike King
Travis Morrison
Willie LaRoque
Dave Farmer
Chris Isham
Jeff Isham
Anthony Delaney
Ed Isham
Marlene Spears
Robbie Goggleye
Rudy Zapata
Ernie Barto
Jordan Goodsky
Mike Bass
Walt King Jr
Elder Myra Thompson offered wisdom. Gene Goodsky and George Strong were advisors and
handled the ceremonial duties and correct placement.
The new Powwow grounds in Nett Lake were ready for the Saa
Gii Ba Gaa Powwow. A ceremony was held May 31 to bless the
grounds as part of Native American Memorial Day celebration.
RTC strengthens Tribal Code on illegal drug use
At its May 15 meeting, the Bois Forte Reservation Tribal Council amended the Tribal Code to include a specific definition of the types of controlled substances
that are illegal to manufacture, deliver, receive, sell, possess or consume on the reservation.
“This will not only strengthen our laws,” said Tribal Chairman Kevin Leecy, “but it sends a clear message that all illegal drugs – including synthetic marijuana
and prescription drugs that are not used as intended – are not welcome here. This is not about prosecuting people, but about making people healthier and our
community safer.”
The amendment will ensure that law enforcement and the courts have all possible tools to combat what is perceived to be an increase in the illegal use
of controlled substances. As a next step, the RTC plans to meet with federal and local prosecutors and law enforcement officials to coordinate efforts for
combating illegal drug use.
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State & National News
Tribal Leaders meet Walleye poaching charges make northern
with Governor
Minnesota case largest in 20 years
Earlier this spring, the Minnesota Indian Affairs
Council (MIAC) held its annual meeting with the
governor to discuss a wide variety of topics.
Governor Mark Dayton met with MIAC Chairman
Kevin Leecy and leaders of other tribal nations on
key issues such as health disparities, social studies
standards, tuition waivers, the Indian Child Welfare
Act, wolf hunting, and wild rice.
Dave Morrison Sr. and Kevin Leecy were among
those present at the Tribal Leaders meeting with the
Governor at the Capitol.
Education was also an important topic, and the
Tribal Leaders and Governor discussed reopening
the Bemidji Indian Education Office and an increase
in funding for Indian scholarships. Currently, about
500 people are on a waiting list for state funds for
higher education because the number of requests is
rising as more native people seek higher education.
The legislature adjourned on May 20. The August
issue of the newspaper will carry a full report from
Bois Forte lobbyist Reid LeBeau on all the new
laws in Minnesota that passed that are of interest
to Indian Country, or in particular, Bois Forte Band
of Chippewa.
Copy reduced and reprinted with permission of The lakes involved in the investigation include
Cass Lake, Lake Winnibigoshish, Leech Lake
The Bemidji Pioneer
and Red Lake. The alleged activities included
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources anglers and netters selling fish directly to buyers,
detailed the results of a three-year investigation, as well as to brokers who would sell to a third
code-named “Operation Squarehook,” resulted in party. Some illegal fish dumping of unwanted
state charges being filed against 21 people in six fish, like northern pike, also allegedly occurred.
northern Minnesota counties, the DNR said. The
U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that 10 men The investigation began with Red Lake and Leech
Lake tribal members who legally caught fish, but
had been indicted on similar charges.
illegally sold them to individuals. “While band
Operation Squarehook is the largest case of its members can legally harvest fish for subsistence,
kind since 1993, when 45 Minnesotans were they cannot sell them for profit,” the DNR stated
charged with criminal conspiracy to illegally in a press release. “The Red Lake Band of
transport, take, sell and buy walleye from Red Chippewa has a legal commercial walleye fishery,
but band members can only sell their fish to the
Lake and Leech Lake Indian reservations.
tribe-operated processor.”
Twenty-one people face up to 35 misdemeanor
and six gross misdemeanor charges relating to the The 21 people facing state charges are non-tribal
illegal selling and purchasing of fish, primarily members. Most of the people indicted in federal
walleye. That includes nine people in Beltrami court are tribal members. Operation Squarehook
County. Two people already pleaded guilty in involved DNR officers, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, as well as tribal authorities from the Red
Clearwater County, according to the DNR.
Lake Band of Chippewa and Leech Lake Band of
Jamie Mitchell, the Leech Lake chief conservation Ojibwe.
officer, said 10 to 15 people will be charged in
Tribal Court. Some of those people include those
already indicted by the federal government.
Charges are also expected in Red Lake Tribal
Court.
Indian-run school among proposals for
Fort Snelling Upper Post
The state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently released the names of five organizations
that submitted proposals for all or part of the land known to American Indians as the Upper Bluffs.
One proposal by the American Indian Community Development Corp. proposes turning two buildings
into a K-12 charter school and an outpost of the Leech Lake Tribal College. The charter school, which
hopes to open in 2014, would offer cultural and language immersion for some 300 students, said
Roxanne Gould, co-chair of the charter school’s board. The year-round school would be named Bdote,
a Dakota word referring to the convergence of rivers, in this case the Mississippi and the Minnesota
Rivers which come together between Fort Snelling on the west and the I-35 bridge on the east.
VOLUNTEER REQUESTED
Bois Forte Band members and other Native Americans incarcerated at the Oak Park Heights facility in Stillwater, MN are requesting a volunteer to help
with spiritual ceremonies at the Oak Park Heights Prison. If you or someone you know is interested in helping facilitate these ceremonies,
please contact the Bois Forte News (see page 24 for contact information).
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RTC News
First Nation leaders visit
First Nation Tribal Leaders from Canada traveled to Bois
Forte to meet with the RTC and discuss how they might work
together on issues they share in common.
The primary topics were promoting and preserving language
and culture, followed by ideas around economic development.
The group agreed to continue their dialogue with the next
meeting to be held in Canada at a date to be determined.
Pictured left to right are Gary Allan, Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation (formerly Red Gut Bay);
Kevin Leecy, Bois Forte; Chuck McPherson, Couchiching First Nation; Earle Klyne, Seine River First
Nation; Don Jones, Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation and Norman Jordan, Lac La Croix First Nation.
Ambe Omaa Niibin Maawanji’iding
“Come join us at a summer gathering”
Position Available
The Minnesota Chippewa Tribe
Finance Corporation
Economic Development Program Director
Located at the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe
Office Building in Cass Lake, MN, the
Economic Development Program Director is
responsible for oversight and coordination of all
business development activity for the Minnesota
Chippewa Tribe Native American Business
Loan Program and Economic Development.
Must have experience in grant writing and
business loan underwriting. Position reports
to Finance Corporation Director. Bachelor’s
Degree in Business Administration or related
field preferred. $23.78 hr base with full fringe
benefits in a beautiful office setting.
Open date: Wednesday, July 3, 2013. Closing
date: Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Send resume/
application and list of three professional
references to:
Brian Brunelle, Director of Administration
The Minnesota Chippewa Tribe
P.O. Box 217
Cass Lake, MN 56633
EEO-American Indian Preference
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Wabun Picnic Area, Pavillion C - Minnehaha Falls, Minneapolis
Honor your graduate
There is still time to honor the graduate in your family. The August issue of the
Bois Forte News will continue honoring graduates at all levels. Graduates from
Head Start through Graduate School and including Vocational Training,
are invited to share your accomplishment with the newspaper readers.
If you or a loved one are graduating this year, send the information to the newspaper
by July 8 so we can help you celebrate. See page 24 for information on where
to send your news.
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Graduates
Northwoods High School
Kenda Benner, daughter of Dawn Benner, plans to
attend Fond du Lac Tribal College and then transfer
to either Dartmouth University, Haskell Indian
Nations University or the University of San Diego.
Jacob Heggen, son of Dawn Strong and
Christopher Heggen, plans to become a line man
in California.
Kenda is the 2013 winner of the Daniel E. Morrison
Sr Memorial Scholarship given by the Bois Forte
Band. A member of the National Honor Society,
Kenda represented North Woods School at the state
student council meeting in Rochester, MN in 2012.
She placed third in the WDSE-WRPT regional
essay contest from a field of 200 contestants. Kenda
was a finalist of the Boys and Girls Club Youth of
the Year and a participant in the Minnesota Indigenous Freedom Project.
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Magen Bundy, daughter of Sunshine and Brian
Bundy, plans to attend the Art Institute.
Karl Irving, son of Nikki Irving and grandson
of Diana and Doran Klakoski, plans to go to
Hibbing Community College for liberal arts and
then transfer.
Cameron Fisher, son of Michelle Fisher and
Roger Whiteman, plans to attend school for
culinary arts.
Jake Isham, son of William and Jannan Isham,
plans to go to Vermilion Community College for
wildlife management.
Alexander Hayes, son of Rae and John Villebrun,
plans to attend the University of Minnesota
Morris.
Summer Isham, daughter of Ed Isham and Tina
Stately, plans to go into nursing.
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Graduates
Charmaine Jourdain, daughter of Panda and
Brian Whiteman, plans to go to Itasca Community
College for the pre-engineering program and then
transfer to a university.
Bruce McCarthy, son of Violet and Lars
Gabrielson and David and Lela McCarthy, plans
to go to Hibbing Community College for culinary
arts.
Phillip Long, plans to attend Cosmetology
Careers Unlimited in Hibbing.
Matiya Fazio, daughter of Dave and Belinda
Fazio, plans to finish her AA Degree at Vermilion
Community College and then transfer to a 4-year
university.
Northeast Range High School
Jordan Villebrun, son of Tara and Shawn
Villebrun, is working at the YStore and plans to
attend school in the cities.
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Alena Chavez, granddaughter of Ray Boshey and Barb Chavez plans on
working and continuing her education; undecided on which school at this
time.
Crysta Boshey, daughter of Roberta Chavez and James Boshey, plans on
attending either Hibbing or Mesabi Community College to study nursing.
Cloquet Sr. High School
Congratulations to Lindsey Danielle O’Leary,
daughter of Daniel and Sue O’Leary on her
graduation from Cloquet Sr. High. Lindsey will
be attending the University of Minnesota at
Morris.
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Head Start
Congratulations to Wilbur “Tiny” Lien on
graduating Head Start!
Mom, Dad and Sophie
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Viriginia High School
Andrew Branstrom, son of Jim and Vera
Branstrom and grandson of Audrey and Albert
Branstrom plans on working for another year
at the Y Store and then enlisting in the Armed
Forces.
Lucas King, son of Kim and Roger King, plans
on attending Mesabi Community College.
Post-Secondary Education
Congratulations, Barb Brodeen, on receiving
your Masters Degree in Tribal Administration
and Governance from UMD.
Corey Strong with his children Jaylen, Sasha
and Corey.
With love from your family.
Current Executive Director (ED) Corey Strong and former ED Barb Brodeen,
were among the first Master of Tribal Administration and Governance
(MTAG) class to graduate from UMD in May.
UMD’s Master of Tribal Administration and Governance (MTAG) is the
only graduate degree program in the U.S. that trains people specifically in
the best management practices for tribal governments. The program classes
focus on tribal sovereignty, federal Indian law, leadership, ethics, tribal
accounting and budgets, and tribal management. The innovative program
has become a model that other tribes and universities are inquiring about
as they consider starting their own program.
Congratulations Arielle Dagen on graduating
with honors from the University of Minnesota
with a BA in English and Sociology. Arielle will
be attending William Mitchell Law School in the
fall.
Very proud of you!
Mom, O, Gram and Boi
The Director of Graduate Studies/Professor and Chair of the Department of
American Indian Studies is Bois Forte enrollee Tadd Johnson.
Admission information for MTAG can be found at www.umdmtag.org,
[email protected], or by calling (218) 726-7332.
The commencement address at the May 16 graduation was given by Kevin
Washburn, Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs in the U.S. Department of
the Interior.
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Vermilion
netting clinic
The second annual Bois Forte – 1854 Authority Netting Clinic for Youth was held in Vermilion on May 18.
We hope you enjoy these photos taken by 1854 Conservation Officer Ralph LaPlant who owns North Woods Images.
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1. Tim O’Leary lends a hand to Elijah Chavez during the netting clinic. 2. Pam Hughes, Brandon Hanks and Tim O’Leary
were part of the Netting Clinic. 3. Elijah releases a fish. 4. Brandon Hanks is proud of the catch.
New Moon one year anniversary
Editor’s note: Bois
Forte’s New Moon
supportive housing is
marking its one year
anniversary this June.
A few of the residents
share with readers, why they think of Oshki Dibikki
Giizis as a place to call home.
Axel Holmes Jr. moved in one year ago and was
the very first tenant in the New Moon apartments.
Axel says, “Although I enjoyed the peace and quiet
of having the place to myself, I think it’s great that
the complex is filling up with new residents. I enjoy
the variety of people living at New Moon and I am
grateful for how well everyone gets along. It’s a
good community.”
Doug Porter says New Moon has offered him a
chance to move back to the Reservation and to live
near his mom. “It has been a good experience,
it is especially convenient to have the easy 20
minute walk to Fortune Bay,” where he works as
a dishwasher.
Chelsea Halliday and Mike Adams along with
their 4-month old son Liam have lived in New
Moon since last August and they agree: “It is
the nicest place we have ever lived.” After their
apartment in Virginia burned down last May, many
people thought they had perished in the fire. They
had nothing left after the fire and ended up living
in their car and staying with friends or family
whenever they could find an opening. Mike is
employed at Fortune Bay as a slot attendant and
Kelly cares for Liam and keeps busy with activities
in the community. She suggested and helped
organize a spring cleanup day on the grounds of
New Moon. Chelsea also enjoys the weekly craft
classes offered and the group meals the community
shares with one another once a week.
Alan Sam moved into New Moon unit number
7 in August 2012, before coming to New Moon
Alan had lived all over the streets of Duluth. He
also appreciates the location of New Moon, as it
is convenient to his job as the lead dishwasher at
the Wilderness. More importantly, New Moon is a
place Alan can call home. “It is the very first place
I have ever rented that is brand new. I love that it is
so peaceful and quiet and that my family is living
all around. I am also very grateful for the caring
staff that is always available if I need to talk to any
of them.”
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New Moon residents and staff. Back row: Lois Connor,
Doug Porter, Axel Holmes Jr., Theresa Drift. Front row:
Muriel Deegan, Alan Sam, Chelsea and Liam Halliday.
at New Moon. “It is so beautiful,” Lois says.
“The apartments are brand new, including all of
the applicances. It is so nice to live by relatives,
especially my mom and brother. I wasn’t living
anywhere in particular for a few years and then
I watched the progress of New Moon being built
and came to the ribbon cutting of the facility and
knew I wanted to apply. I have now been here for 4
months. I love Muriel, she is awesome. It is great
to be busy, it is so helpful and it is very affordable.
I like the extra programs available like the AA
weekly meetings on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. that
When not working at her job in the gift shop at are open to everyone. It is a good fun place to live
Fortune Bay, Lois Connor is living in Unit 3 in a friendly environment.”
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Bois Forte marches for babies
Residents of Vermilion formed Team
Fortune Bay and participated in the
annual March for Babies Walk in
Virginia this spring. Fortune Bay is
a major sponsor of the area March
of Dimes effort to fund research on
causes of premature birth, vaccines,
education and other pregnancy
health issues.
The March of Dimes Walk for Babies takes place in communities across the
United States. Geraldine and Gene Hanks of Vermilion organized a Team of
Band members to represent Fortune Bay and walk in the annual fundraising
and community awareness event. In addition to supporting the mission of
March of Dimes, Bois Forte benefits directly through grants the regional
March of Dimes awards to some of the prenatal care programs offered on and
around the reservation.
Vermilion Community Center Calendar
Wed. June 5: Contract Health; Powwow meeting 4 p.m.
Thurs. June 6: Tobacco Prevention 10 a.m.-1 p.m.;
End of Year picnic
Tues. June 11:
Utility Advisory Committee 1 p.m.
Wed. June 12: Powwow meeting 4 p.m.; Medical Services – medical coverage
Thurs. June 13: Cooking class
Sat. June 14-16: POW-WOW
Sat. June 15-19: OWATONNA TEAM
Sun. June 16:
Teen Activity 6 p.m. with Owatonna team
Tues. June 18:
New Lives
Wed. June 19:
Contract Health
Thurs. June 20: WIC; Tobacco Prevention 10 a.m. -1 p.m.
Wed. June 26:
Medical Services – medical coverage
Wed. July 3:
Contract Health
Thurs. July 4:
HOLIDAY
Mon. July 8:
Elders Meeting
Wed. July 10:
Tobacco Prevention 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Medical Services – medical coverage
Thurs. July 11:
Cooking class
Tues. July 16:
New Lives
Wed. July 17:
Contract Health
Thurs. July 18:
WIC
Wed. July 24:
Medical Services – medical coverage
Thurs. July 25:
Tobacco Prevention 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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John Whiteman and George Mihelich Jr.
work on a solution to excess water in a culvert
near Whiskey Point Road.
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What I learned from Moccasin Making Class...
There are many lessons I learned while in the moccasin making class. What sticks in my mind and that I use on a
daily basis are these few lessons:
1. Always finish what you start.
2. To not put negative emotions into your work. By this I am saying if you’re unhappy, upset, don’t feel well, etc. put
the project or work off until you have overcome the situation. It might reflect in your work.
3. Also, one should feel a sense of pride in their finished work. If not only as a sense of accomplishment, if you enjoy
it, others will too. – Nancy (Roulette) Anderson
Learning to make moccasins was a great
experience for me! The one thing that
it taught me is a lot of patience and the
willingness and ability to go back and correct
your mistakes, if, you really want to do
something right. It could be very frustrating
at times, but that’s where perseverance
and belief in yourself is an amazing thing!
Also I found that I am a lot more diligent
and have greater endurance than I thought
I had or gave myself credit for. It can be relaxing and calming to
make moccasins, especially the beading and sewing. It was great
to work with lots of other people and meeting new people,
and getting to know one another and help each other along! I
enjoyed the camaraderie and shared stories of our people from
the instructors. It brought me out the ordinary normal everyday
world and brought me back to my roots in the most amazing ways.
The moccasins literally bring me closer to our Mother Earth, which
is an amazing feeling! I would recommend making moccasins for
everybody and I would like to be able to pass on as much as I
can from what I learned!!! It was the first time my whole family,
accomplished something as a “family.” – Tina Wallette
I was reluctant to attend the moccasin making
class because my schedule is always so busy with
family and work. I was not sure I would be able to
attend only going one day out of the weekend and
sometimes not the entire time. My mom (Theresa
Morrison) assured me that it would be OK and that
she would help me if I needed it. I am very thankful
she did. My daughter (Dylan Peterson) and I both
attended the class. She is 9 years old but definitely
is an old spirit. We had a great time meeting new
people and forming relationships. Everyone in the class was very warm and
inviting. The class taught both my daughter and I patience. Bead work is not
something you can do quickly it forces you to slow down and be in the moment
(something that is not always easy to do in the world we live in today.) I am
very grateful that I had this opportunity provided to me by Bois Forte. It is
very important to keep the culture alive because it is our identity and who
we are. I feel very connected to who I am at the core, to my grandmothers
that have already passed on to the spirit world and the old ways when I am
learning and doing things traditionally. I have only worn my moccasins in my
house so far and each time I wear them I feel really good. I have noticed if
I am stressed about something before I put on my moccasins that my mood
changes to be more relaxed after I wear them for a little bit. I was told once
that things I make will pick up the energy I have when I am making it and I
have found this to be true, since I was relaxed and happy when I made my
moccasins and every time I wear them I feel relaxed and happy. Dylan also
enjoyed the class and had a feeling of accomplishment. This is important at
her age to start something and see it through. This taught her that hard works
pays off. This is a good lesson for someone so young. I am very proud of her
and her persistence to achieve a goal. I love that we were able to all do this
together…Grandmother, mom and daughter. – Summer Morrison
The experience of the class was amazing, I loved it although it was challenging at times. I still loved it none the less and I
would enjoy making another pair in the future. Also it was the first time I’ve ever made something from my culture and
the first time I ever beaded. That was challenging but I tried my best at it and stayed focus on the project at hand. The
feeling I get from my moccasins is amazing because it made me feel closer to my culture and my Mother Earth. If there
are any classes in the future I will totally go. – A’Leah Wallette (pictured left, second from the left)
My experience in the moccasin making class was amazing. It brought me closer to my culture. I learned that the work
came from your heart and that you didn’t want bad feelings to be put into your work. If you got frustrated, you would
take a break and gather yourself together before working on them again. I have never learned how to make many things
so it was challenging at times but I was very determined the entire time. We learned that wearing the moccasins brought
us closer to Mother Earth. There were a lot of little things I didn’t realize when it came to making moccasins or anything
else in the future that I learned from this class. I had so much fun and built new friendships and bonded closer with my family.
– Lisa Jones (pictured left, third from the left)
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Minneapolis American Indian Center
honors former director Frannie Fairbanks
On April 19, native people from across Minnesota
gathered to honor Frances “Frannie” Fairbanks,
the former executive director of the Minneapolis
American Indian Center (MAIC).
develop community service programs to educate
and empower youth, families and elders,
including the Indian Child Welfare Center, The
Circle newspaper, the Metropolitan Urban Indian
Directors Group, and American Indian OIC
For more than 37 years, Fairbanks, an Ojibwe from (Opportunities Industrialization Center).
Red Lake, was a pioneering community leader who
drew on the traditional teachings of her reservation “I started in 1989 as a receptionist, and now
Vern LaPlant of the Minnesota Department of Human
childhood. Her vision of a cultural gathering place I’m the director of the Job Partnership Training
Services presents the Governors Plaque to Frannie.
for native people resulted in the creation of one of program,” said Theresa Cox. “Frannie mentored
the nation’s oldest operating urban Indian centers. us as employees and gave us a chance to grow.
She was always firm but never micromanaged her of recognition from Governor Dayton’s office was
presented. Also on hand to celebrate Fairbanks’s
During Fairbanks’s tenure at MAIC, she helped employees. Her door was always open to us.”
legacy were Buck Jordain, chairman of the Red
Fairbanks, who had a stroke last year, lives with Lake Band; Vern LaPlante, American Indian
Liaison for the Minnesota Department of Human
her niece Beverly Baribeau in Brooklyn Center.
Services; and Peter McLaughlin, Hennepin County
“We had a hard time convincing her to retire,” Commissioner.
Baribeau said. “Despite the stroke and vision
problems, she is simply a tough, strong lady. She A traditional meal that included Red Lake walleye
treated everyone she worked with like family, and and Bois Forte wild rice was served, and an open
microphone was setup so family, friends and
she didn’t want to stop working.”
neighbors could share their tributes to Fairbanks,
The event on April 19 included traditional honoring including Mary LeGarde, daughter of former
songs and an invocation by James Clairmont, Fortune Bay team member Shirley Jourdain.
Spiritual Leader for Sicangu Lakota. MIAC staff “Frannie really listens to the community and is
and board members expressed their gratitude for responsive to what the community wants and
Char Day and Morgan Thompson show Frannie her cake. Fairbanks’s work and inspiration, and a certificate needs,” she said.
Moccasin Making Class cont. from page 10
The sessions that I had at moccasin making class were a total positive experience for me. Even though
it was a huge time commitment and very challenging endeavor. The time spent with my classmates,
sharing our laughter, stories, cultural teaching and most importantly the success in making quality
moccasins. That was so worth all the time and energy.
I decided to make a pair for my 16-year old son, as a labor of love for him. For me they represent
him traveling through his life with our culture and my love as his foundation for living. Making
the moccasins gave me a new sense of accomplishment at every stitch. Receiving praise and
encouragement from my classmates was invaluable! I can’t tell you how rewarding it is to create
with my hands and heart. I am so proud of myself that I didn’t give up.
My appreciation goes out to Jacque Wilson and our teacher, Theresa
Morrison (who is also my cousin) for giving their time to teach us such a
valuable gift, a craft that represents our cultural identity and pride. I am
looking forward to the class next year! – Miigwech – Samirya Strong
I learned how to make moccasins, a very important Native tradition, and
one that I can pass on to family and friends.
– Karen Connor (pictured left)
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Youth
Update from the Superintendent
What an amazing year
2012-2013
has
been!
Things that we are proud
of accomplishing this year
are the Positive Behavior
Intervention and Supports
and the honor of being
a Minnesota School of
Excellence. We are also
proud of the growth our
Superintendent
students have made in all
and Principal Rae
areas, the dedication of our
Villebrun
staff to celebrating these
accomplishments, and the
continued support of the parents, the community,
and the school board.
Intervention and Supports will continue to be an
important part of what the students learn. We have
witnessed change in our students’ behavior, in the
words they use when discussing an issue that is
bothering them, and how they treat one another.
It brings a smile to your face knowing they are
advocates for themselves.
was an excellent
speaker. We all
learned from him
and I hope that
we are able to
bring him back to
speak again.
The Minnesota Reading Corp will also be part of
our school year next year. Chantel McGleno will
be the MRC member assigned to our school. She
did a fabulous job working with the students this
year and we are happy to know she will be back.
She provides a one-on-one 20-minute intervention
for students, which is in addition to services they
already receive.
The teachers, through the support of the school
board, have spent many hours in training to continue
their growth as effective teachers. This will not
change in the coming year. Positive Behavior
Dr. Anton Treuer, from Bemidji State University,
presented Native American Cultural Competency
to our teachers, staff members from surrounding
schools, and community members on May 17th. He
There will be
summer school
and
summer
lunch this summer. Summer lunch will be
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday beginning on
June 11th and ending August 15th. Breakfast will
begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 9:30 a.m. Lunch will
be served from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Everyone
up to age 18 can eat a free meal. Summer school
will be June 11-13, June 18-20, July 9-11, July 1618, and August 6-8.
Nett Lake Boys & Girls Club
Summer Hours for 2013 will be as follows:
Van run at 8:45 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. each day the Club is open.
May 31: June 3 – 4:
June 5 – 7: June 10 - 14: June 17 – 21: June 24 – 28: July 1 – 5: July 4:
July 8 – 12: July 15 – 19: July 22 – 26: July 29 – Aug. 2:
August 5 – 9: August 12 – 16: August 19 – 23:
August 26 – 30: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
ALL-DAY CARNIVAL AT THE CLUB!
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
CLUB CLOSED - TRAINING
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
CLUB CLOSED - HOLIDAY
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Summer School Hours – Elementary
June 11-13:
8:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
June 18-20:
8:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
July 9-11:
8:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
July 16-18:
8:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
August 6-8:
8:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
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Dr. Anton Treuer signs books
after his May 17 presentation at
Nett Lake.
Have a safe and fun summer!
Lake Vermilion
Boys and Girls Club
Tower, MN 218-753-8934
“Your destination for a fun &memorable
summer vacation”
Summer Hours
Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(Van runs between 10 - 11 a.m. and 3 - 4 p.m.)
Meals
Breakfast - 10:30 a.m. and Lunch - 1 p.m.
Targeted Services
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Golf at the Wilderness
Tuesday 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Swimming
Thursday Noon - 3 p.m.
Field Trip Fridays!!!
CLOSED
June 5-7th for staff training
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Nett Lake youth recognized for leadership
Four young women from Nett Lake were recently
recognized for their leadership skills by the
Minnesota Indigenous Youth Freedom Project
sponsored by the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD). Tyla Adams, Adrianna Day,
Kenda Benner, and Larissa Drift were honored at
a banquet for their participation in the Indigenous
Youth Freedom Project.
Larissa Drift, Kenda Benner, Tyla Adams and
Adrianna Day display their Community Project Quilt.
The program was focused on leadership skill
building, community awareness, public speaking,
with a main goal of completing a community
project. These young women were very dedicated
to their project of making a “memorial quilt” for
the community of Nett Lake for those loved ones
that passed on to the spirit world.
wall mural, and other community related projects.
Each group had a parent mentor, and the Nett Lake
The young leaders organized a community girls were honored to have Dawn Benner serve in
spaghetti feed and provided cloth squares to the that role. Dawn said the girls had fun and thought
community members to write a special message in of the idea of a memorial quilt on their own. They
remembrance of their loved ones. Transportation did all of the coordinating, cooking, and sewing
Coordinator Jenny Rowland assisted with sewing by themselves. They met weekly and worked very
the blanket, and the young adults were grateful for hard to complete this project that they are very
the help in creating a beautiful quilt with vibrant proud of. The community of Nett Lake will be
colors in a pattern of diamonds. The quilt will be much honored to accept this quilt and will display
presented to the Bois Forte Tribal Council to be it proudly at the Tribal Headquarters. The parents
displayed at the Tribal Office headquarters in Nett of these girls are very proud of the girls and their
Lake.
accomplishments and look forward to them as
future leaders of the Bois Forte Reservation.
Each of the 11 Reservations in Minnesota was
represented and each group had their own special
community projects that
were presented at the
banquet. These projects
ranged from the youths
from Grand Portage
presenting their project
With the Summer Nutrition Programs
on Maple Sugar (Sugar
Bush), Red Lake youths
Summer meals at no cost are available to all kids
presented their project
age 18 and younger at participating sites.
on drug awareness, the
To eat, just show up!
other projects included: a
basketball tournament, a
Apply early for education
financial aid
Financial aid from the Bois Forte Band and the state of Minnesota is awarded
on a first come, first served basis until funds are exhausted. That means you
should apply for financial aid as soon as possible to avoid being put on a
waiting list for funding.
Here are the steps to take to apply for financial aid:
• First: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at
www.fafsa.ed.gov. If you don’t have Internet access, make an appointment
to use a computer at the Education Department office in Nett Lake by calling
218-757-3124, or at the Urban Office by calling 612-871-6618.
• Second: Complete the Minnesota Indian Scholarship Assistance Program
(ISAP) at www.getreadyforcollege.org.
• Third: Download, print and complete the Bois Forte Scholarship Program
application at www.boisforte.com.
Friends, Fun & Food!
Summer breakfast and lunch served at the
Nett Lake School
Free to all children ages 1-18
Breakfast: 8:00 am to 9:30 am
Lunch: 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
June 11, 12, 13
June 18, 19, 20
July 9, 10, 11
July 16, 17, 18
August 6, 7, 8
Transportation will be provided to and from the
Nett Lake School for lunch for children at Palmquist.
Call (218) 757-3102 with questions.
The USDA is an equal opportunity employer.
If you have any questions or need assistance, call the Bois Forte Education
Department at 218-757-3124.
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Elders
Happy Father’s Day!
June is such a pretty month,
isn’t it? Birds sing, the leaves
and grass are green, the skies
and lakes are blue. Longer
daylight hours mean we have
more time for the warmerweather things we like to
do, whether it’s working or
playing outside, or sitting on
the porch stairs with a summer
morning cup of coffee.
by a small child. As he opened each one he acted
so surprised, and so pleased. “Will you look at
that!” he said, handing them one by one to my
dad, his younger brother Jerry. “Boy, is that ever
nice!” my dad answered.
That was a great Father’s Day. How else did we
celebrate? Probably with hot dogs, potato salad,
watermelon and red Jello, prepared by our mothers.
Their fixing of the food, our getting together as
Dr. Linda Grover
families, and the giving of gifts made especially
for our dads, all showed us that the honoring of our
We celebrate Father’s Day during this month when, fathers is fun and a proper Anishinaabe thing to do.
as the old song says, “livin’ is easy.” The June
weather, often so lovely on Father’s day, might be Today, those little children are long grown up and
telling our fathers to take it easy on that day, enjoy the boys, now men, have taken on their roles and
duties as fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, cousins,
some fun and leisure, and rest.
uncles, brothers. Some are fathers to children who
We celebrate the day in several ways: a nice cake, live in their homes; some have helped when they
a cookout, cards, presents. I enjoy seeing the gifts are needed to care for and mentor children (small
that children make for their fathers; writing this and big!) to whom they may not have a biological
column brings to my mind the time, years ago, that tie. We are thankful for them all, and what they
the little Drouillard cousins made necktie holders do for our extended family. Here’s wishing them
for their dad, my Uncle Ray. These were cardboard a wonderful Father’s Day. I can almost hear them
rolls that they had covered with wallpaper scrap as they open cards and presents from their own
and threaded a string through to hang on the closet children and grandchildren. “Will you look at
wall. I believe that Uncle Ray received maybe that!” “Boy, is that ever nice!”
three of these handmade treasurers, each wrapped
The Elders have voted in five new officers for
the Elders Committee. Congratulations to:
Bernard O’Leary, Chair
Donald Chosa Jr., Vice-Chair
Beverly Steel, Secretary
Peggy Connor, Treasurer
Clint Miller, Vermilion Rep
Bois Forte Elder Trip to Vermilion State Park
The Bois Forte Heritage Museum would like to invite all Bois Forte Elders on a pontoon trip to
Vermilion State Park. The trip will include visits to various sites which involve getting on and off
the pontoon. Please take this into account and dress accordingly for the trip – sturdy boots or
shoes are suggested along with long pants and bug spray.
The group will meet at the Vermilion Center and board at the dock on June 12th at 10:00 a.m.
The rain date will be June 13th, same time and location. Lunch will be provided.
Please register with Bev Miller at 218-753-6017. The trip is offered at no charge,
but please bring tobacco.
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Happy June & July
Birthdays, Elders!
JUNE
Luanne Drift Marcella Drift Mavis Drift Jeneal Goggleye Mike Kornezos
Peggy Connor Eileen Barney Maurice Champagne Dorothea Kletschka Jennie Woodenfrog Gary Strong Jonathan Connor Bernard O’Leary
Mary Plesha Katie Laitenen
William Whiteman Annabelle Whitecrow JULY
Karey Lyon William Emery Rosemary Strong (Navajo)
Jewel Day Jeanette (Hackey) Jobin Andy Buckanaga (Leech Lake)
Harold Goodsky Elaine Tibbetts Ardyth Smith (White Earth)
Lester Drift Gloria Drift Eugene Boshey Jr. LeAnne Hackey Lorraine Connor Marilyn Geshick Linda Tibbetts-Barto Walter King Jr. David Wickner Ira Isham (White Earth)
Jane Villebrun
David Morrison Sr. Wendell Leecy 6-1
6-2
6-2
6-4
6-12
6-13
6-16
6-16
6-16
6-18
6-19
6-21
6-24
6-26
6-27
6-27
6-30
7-1
7-2
7-2
7-3
7-3
7-5
7-6
7-7
7-12
7-14
7-16
7-19
7-18
7-21
7-24
7-25
7-26
7-27
7-28
7-28
7-29
7-31
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Elder abuse: Recognizing and stopping the problem
June 15 is World Elder
Abuse Awareness Day,
when
individuals
and
nations are urged to focus
on the physical, emotional
and financial abuse of
Elders. The World Health
Organization estimates that
4-6% of the elderly suffer
“You abuse an Elder, some form of abuse, and
you break a dream.” much of that abuse goes
Bois Forte Elder,
unreported. Starting this
Lester Drift
month, the Bois Forte News
begins a new series to help
readers recognize, prevent and stop the abuse of
Indian Elders.
Efforts to protect the Elders of Minnesota’s tribes
got a big boost at the Elder Abuse Awareness
Conference held April 16 and 17 in Hinckley.
Presented by the Elder Service Providers
Network, the conference covered topics such as
the traditional roles of Elders, insurance, sexual
assault, and the roles of caregivers. More than
270 people from various reservations attended the
conference, including 38 Elders from Bois Forte.
The conference was organized through a great team
effort of the Elder Service Providers from Fond du
Lac, Leech Lake, Mille Lacs, Grand Portage and
Bois Forte. Band member Fran King, the Caregiver
Outreach Technician for the Minnesota Indian Area
Agency on Aging, was part of the team. Fran is the
granddaughter of Henry Goodsky Sr. and Helen
Goodsky Strong, and the daughter of Ellen Adams.
to call, and what steps to take. And if that first call
doesn’t help, where to go next.”
At the end of the conference sessions, some Elders
talked privately with the speakers, King said, while
others followed up with calls seeking further tools
to protect themselves. “It’s working.”
King stressed the need to have all the state’s
reservations involved. “Our people are intertwined
with all the communities,” she pointed out, “so it
is important that we have open communication
between Elder service providers.”
“What I personally wanted to accomplish was
getting the information out there,” King said,
“getting Elders from different communities to come
together and recognize abuse is happening in every
community. It doesn’t matter what your income is –
Bois Forte Secretary/Treasurer David Morrison
it happens, and it can happen to anyone.”
echoed King’s message about the importance of
“The elderly population is growing. We are living preventing and stopping Elder abuse. “Our Elders
longer, and we are having more medical and physical are the keepers of our traditions and the teachers
issues,” she continued. “When you are one person, it of our young. It is important that we respect, honor
can be overwhelming. We need to have Elder Service and protect them.”
Providers work together to help Elders.”
If you or someone you know is the victim of Elder
King stressed the importance of helping Elders abuse, visit the National Indigenous Elder Justice
recognize when they are being abused and offering Initiative at www.nieji.org and click on the state/
them tools to defend themselves. “We need to give tribal hotlines link to find out how to reach your
them a path,” she said. “They need to know who county’s adult protection office.
Elders needed to help sort and
identify thousands of artifacts
returned to Bois Forte
Coming soon...
Last year, thousands of artifacts - some nearly 3,000 years old
– were returned to the Bois Forte Band from the Minnesota
Historical Society. Tribal Elders’ assistance is needed to help
in sorting through these important artifacts and help to
determine what is appropriate to be exhibited.
Soon to be released, a
book to remember the
Elder’s Grand Canyon
trip in October 2011
written by our very own
Millie Holmes.
If this is something you are interested in helping with,
please contact the Heritage Center at 218-753-6017.
This would make a great gift for yourself or
your family member.
Only 1000 copies will be printed.
Please Join us at the next
Elder Monthly Meeting:
Monday, June 10 at 11:30 a.m.
at Nett Lake
Monday, July 8 at 11:30 a.m. at
Vermilion
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Net proceeds after printing expenses will
be split between the Elder Needs and the
Elder trip fund.
The book will arrive in July 2013.
Hardcover, $49.99 + tax.
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Culture
Soudan Mine
displays Bois Forte
Exhibit
A popular destination
for tourists is the
Soudan Underground
Mine State Park in
Soudan, MN. This year
visitors will not only
get to journey down
2,341 feet into the mine,
they will also be able to
view an exhibit on the
Bois Forte Band. The
small exhibit located on
ground level was created to give visitors a glimpse
of the Native way of life both when the mining
began in 1882 and traditions still carried on today.
Created by Bev Miller of the Bois Forte Heritage
Center and Cultural Museum, the exhibit will
show visitors mini replicas of birch bark canoes,
maple syrup baskets and items from the traditional
Native way of life.
National Johnson-O’Malley Conference
District 1 Representative and Nett Lake School
District 707 board member Karlene Chosa
delivered the welcoming address for the 2013
National Johnson O’Malley Association
Conference (NJOMA).
then the welcoming address by Karlene.
Workshops and activities followed including
Grass Roots Lobbying 101, Planning Youth
Activities, Conducting Indian Education
Meetings and roles and responsibilities of
The theme of IEC, Native American Learning Styles, Gang
this year’s con- Prevention and Injury Prevention for Youth and
ference was A several Cultural Presentations.
River of Many
Nations.
In In addition to Representative Chosa, Bois Forte
her
opening was represented by Education Commissioner Billie
welcome
to Mason, Donovan Strong, Paul Brown, Donald
the 400 par- Chosa Jr., Tim Brown and Harvey Thompson.
Representative Karlene Chosa
ticipants repwelcomes guests to the National
resenting Na- During the NJOMA meeting several issues were
Johnson O’Malley Association
tive American addressed including concern for Sequestration
Language Conference in
communities and how it may affect NJOMA funding.
Minneapolis.
from across the
U.S., Karlene The Association discussed the federal
emphasized the importance of the conference sequestration and several significant resolutions.
and JOM funding for the students of Bois Forte. Three resolutions were approved that include
She also read a message from Erma Vizenor, requesting the National Congress of American
Chairwoman of White Earth Band of Ojibwe, Indians, the National Indian Education
who was unable to attend due to a family death. Association and Tribal Education Departments
National Assembly to join with JOM in:
The conference began with call to order by Harold
L Dusty Bull, President NJOMA, Flag song by • Requesting Congress fund JOM at $36 million
the Giwaydin Drum Group and post of colors by • Future funding formula based on student
the Leech Lake Honor Guard. An invocation and numbers counted every three years
introduction of the NJOMA Board Members, • BIA/BIE keep JOM appraised of funding process
Celebrating the season
The DNR is hoping the small display is the first in
an ongoing partnership with Bois Forte that will
help visitors understand more about the area and
those who lived here before and during the mining
days. The display should also help encourage
visitors to come and visit the Heritage Center
Museum on the grounds of Fortune Bay.
After a very long and cold winter, community members gathered in Nett Lake on
April 29 for the annual Spring Ceremony. All were invited to bring sacred items
such as feathers and traditional regalia as well as a dish to share at the potluck feast.
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Tribal Gov’t News & Reports
How the Band is maximizing health care dollars
As part of its trust
responsibility to tribes,
the federal government
is supposed to pay
for health care for
Indian people. But the
government has not
fully kept its promise,
Cathy Chavers at her
so
tribes have stepped in
office at the Health Clinic.
to subsidize health care
costs using gaming dollars.
ICWA, Maternal Child Health, Tobacco Cessation,
and the Diabetes Program. These activities
and services are provided by grants through the
Minnesota Department of Human Services and
also generated revenue.
types of insurance but have not signed up because
they don’t know about the programs, or don’t
have the time to navigate the sign-up process.
That means the Band must pay costs that would
otherwise be covered by outside insurers.
Collaboration extends beyond the reservation as
well. The Native American Cultural Competency
Training that took place at Nett Lake School in May
was a joint effort of CD, Victim Services, Fortune
Bay Resort Casino and the school district. Another
example is the Ojibwe Quiz Bowl for youth –
Rather than simply react to federal cuts in health students from the International Falls schools’
care spending, the Bois Forte Band has gone on Indian Education Program have been participating
the offensive to ensure that there is no interruption for about 10 years, and the team has matured to
or reduction in health care services for Band be “three-peat” state champions. In addition, Bois
members. Here’s how:
Forte had a team of youth participate with the help
of the CD Program.
Collaboration within and beyond the reservation
Increasing insurance coverage
The Band has stepped up its efforts to have tribal
government departments collaborate whenever Knowing that it can’t depend solely on federal and
possible to streamline services and control costs. state programs, the Band is also actively pursuing
For example, the Band’s Chemical Dependency other sources of health care funding and seeking
(CD) staff has begun accessing a low-intensity ways to cuts costs without cutting services.
outpatient program called Step Up & Step Down.
It is a more effective way to treat chemical Cathy Chavers worked for 23 years in the
dependency in a one-on-one environment Band’s health care system before serving on the
and the tribe can bill for the services. The CD Reservation Tribal Council for four years. Now she
Program recently held two (2) trainings, Native is back in health care as Bois Forte’s new Patient
American Substance Abuse Training and Positive Benefits Coordinator and Case Manager, and her
Community Norms. These trainings were held goal is to increase revenue for the Band’s clinics,
locally at Fortune Bay Resort & Casino to provide mental health programs, New Moon homeless
CD Staff with cost effective continuing education program, ambulance service, and more. How? By
to improve program activities and services. CD getting more people signed up for insurance.
also works with other Health & Human Service
programs such as Victim Services, Mental Health, Currently, some Band members qualify for various
A collaboration between Chavers, Accounting,
Human Resources and CHS have identified
possibly 12 current tribal government employees
that could qualify for Medicare Part B because
they are over 65 or disabled. Getting them enrolled
in Medicare will dramatically reduce the monthly
premiums that the Band currently pays for them.
Other outside insurance sources include veterans’
disability assistance, Minnesota Care Medical
Assistance, and Medicare Parts A and D. And in
October, enrollment will begin for the insurance
exchanges that are part of the new federal Affordable
Care Act (ACA) – what is more commonly known
as “Obama Care.” Chavers and others have
learned that tribal government employees will be
eligible for the Federal Employees Health Benefit
program, which will save the RTC approximately
$1,000 per employee per month that can be used to
pay for other health services. Open enrollment for
AHA will be October 15 - December 31, so look
for more information soon.
Vermilion clinic
Having a second clinic will allow more Band
members access to services where and when they
need them. The request for bids to build the new
Vermilion Clinic has gone out, so once construction
starts, check the Bois Forte News for updates.
Bois Forte Victim Services update
What have we been up to?
April was a very busy month for us as April was
Sexual Assault Awareness Month. On April 4th
we held a Candle Light Vigil; participants lit a
candle in remembrance of anyone who may have
been affected by sexual assault. April 16-17th
we attended and participated in the Elder Abuse
Awareness Conference in Hinckley, MN. The next
day on April 18th we held a special community
presentation called Saving Beauty from the Beast
with special guest Vicki Crompton-Tetter which
dealt with Teen Dating Violence. On April 19th
we were scheduled to attend the Healthy Teen
Conference however it was postponed due to a
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terrible snow storm. The following week we hosted
a Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence conference at
Fortune Bay April 23-24th titled The Hidden Hurt.
Also during the month we assisted ICW with their
Root Beer Float party on April 17th and 18th as
they provided education and awareness on Child
Abuse to the Nett Lake Elementary School and
Vermilion Boys & Girls Club.
Cultural Competency Training that was held on
May 17th.
In June we had Awareness booths at the Saa Gii
Ba Gaa Powwow in Nett Lake and the Vermilion
Powwow.
Bois Forte Victim Services offers services to
domestic violence and sexual assault victims,
emotional support, safety planning, legal advocacy,
May was Elder Abuse Awareness month. We did emergency shelter, referrals, filing Orders for
activities with the Elders and Health and Human Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders,
Services staff to raise Elder Abuse, Domestic providing community education and both oneViolence and Sexual Assault Awareness. We to-one or support group sessions. Contact Victim
also assisted in sponsoring the Native American Services at 218-757-3295 or 800-223-1041.
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Tribal Gov’t News & Reports
Credit Union update
Editor’s note: This article is
a reprint from the April 2013
edition because a section of
the article was inadvertently
dropped from the copy.
a.k.a. how much money ($) you owe.
With this report, you can contact the financial
institution(s) where the mishandlings occurred to
work with them; many banks and credit unions will
accept a smaller payoff if you cannot afford to pay the
As the proposed Northern full amount. Don’t be afraid to call them!!! You can
Eagle FCU moves forward also contact them to dispute inaccurate information.
Nikki Pieratos
with our plans to open an
office in Nett Lake and If you have multiple debts owed to a bank(s), then
at Fortune Bay in Vermilion, we want to help pay the smallest ones first. Once you have paid fees
our future members prepare to use our financial or brought your account into balance, it could take
products and services. We will start with checking thirty (30) days for ChexSystems to be updated.
The bank/credit union is responsible for reporting.
and savings accounts.
Have you ever bounced a check or overdrew
your account at a bank or credit union? If the
answer is yes, then your name may be recorded
in a database called ChexSystems. ChexSystems
is a consumer reporting agency that compiles
bank or credit union data on your past account
mishandlings, i.e. overdrafts, bad checks, returned
checks, liens, insufficient funds, and possible
financially-based criminal activities. It will also
show signs of identity theft.
ChexSystems only reports negative account
behaviors and doesn’t apply to persons that have
never had an account or have not experienced any
account mishandlings. Banks and credit unions
use ChexSystems to determine whether or not
you can open account with them or if you need
certain restrictions on your account to demonstrate
that you can manage deposit accounts, i.e. starting
with a savings account and then graduating to a
checking account.
Please feel free to also contact me directly with
any questions or if you would like assistance
clearing up your report.
Is it important to address any issues of past
checking or savings account mishandlings?
YES! If you have been in the system within the
past 12 months, it could prevent you from opening
a new checking account (though likely not prevent
you from opening a savings account). Checking
accounts with the credit union will benefit
you in many ways: 1) help you keep track of
expenses 2) save fees for writing money orders,
Western Union wires, etc. 3) give you access to
loans (lines of credit) at much cheaper prices.
You can also bring a copy of your report to the
future Northern Eagle Federal Credit Union to
explain your past account issues and how we can
work together to end or limit their occurrences
once you join, which will save you money and grief
by not experiencing bounced checks, insufficient
funds, overdraft fees, etc. Please note that money
owed to another bank or credit union does
NOT mean you owe our proposed credit union
in any way. We want to work with you in any way
possible to have you as a member.
It is easy to find yourself in ChexSystems,
especially without the education on how to use
banking products and services. If you would like
to check if your name and information appears in
ChexSystems, please visit www.consumerdebit.
com and click on “Order Consumer Report.” You
may also call 1-800-428-9623 to order a report or I am planning on having financial education
fill out a ChexSystems form (provided on the Bois classes available to the Bois Forte community
Forte website at www.boisforte.com) and mail it to: (including non-Band member employees) where
we can further address ChexSystems reports, as
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the
Vets
Memorial
this
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well as how to read and clear up a credit report.
ChexSystems, Inc.–Consumer Relations
7805 Hudson Road, Suite 100
Please stay tuned for new updates and more
Woodbury, MN 55125
information on how to prepare for our eventual
A sample copy of the report will also be provided opening. Thank you for your continued interest!
on Bois Forte’s website. Your free report will be
sent in the mail within five (5) business days. It Nikki Pieratos [email protected] or
will detail your past account abuses for a period of 218-757-3261 x 192.
up to five years, indicate the institution reporting
the abuse(s), and the dollar amount of the abuse(s),
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Public Works
Update
Joel Astleford, PW Commissioner
It’s been a challenging year for Public Works with
the extended winter season, but the employees
have really stepped it up to meet the challenge!
As the late snows were finally melting, we
concentrated on equipment repairs in the shop,
and gearing up for street sweeping season.
Some of the road projects this year will be, East
Bois Forte Road, Cemetery Road, Eagle Point
Road, and the completion of Whiskey Point
Road. Also extensive crack repair on certain
roads.
The water/sewer department has had a busy
winter also, with multiple lift stations needing
repair; we are well on our way to bring things
up to date.
The Powwow grounds will be finished by the
time you read this and road restrictions will be
off so work will begin on the ball fields in Nett
Lake and Vermilion.
Tune into
Bois Forte
Community Radio
at 89.9 on your FM dial,
or stream live by
entering “KBFT radio
Nett Lake Mn” in your
search browser.
JUNE/JULY 2013
Bois Forte spearheads event to build wealth,
financial skills in Native communities
In April, 50 people from Indian nations across the
country – including four from Bois Forte – attended
an innovative conference at the Federal Reserve
Bank of Minneapolis designed to help tribes
provide personal financial consulting services to
their tribal members.
The conference, called Credit is an Asset/Building
Native Communities, was spearheaded by Nikki
Pieratos, Bois Forte’s CDFI/Credit Union Manager.
“It was a ‘train-the-trainer’ event for practitioners
and counselors who work with Native populations
and want to increase their ability to help tribal
members create a budget, break free from debt,
repair their credit, and more,” said Nikki.
For over a year, Nikki worked closely with First
Nations Oweesta – the first and only financial
intermediary for Native Community Development
Financial Institutions – and Credit Builder’s
Alliance to plan the conference. The idea for
the conference originated from Nikki’s desire to
advance her own ability to provide credit building
assistance to Band members and employees and
to extend the opportunity to her colleagues across
the country.
“Our goal is to train trainers who can help build
Native communities by helping families and
individuals living in those communities build
financial skills so they can achieve financial
freedom and security,” she explained. Nikki said
that the information was accessible to everyone
because the curriculum did not assume everyone
had an in-depth knowledge of finances. “They
started with the basics and skipped forward as
participants grasped concepts.” The lessons were
also fun and involved a lot of games because adult
learners like to have fun, too!
Bois Forte’s Small Business Development
Program Coordinator Gordy Adams, Education
Commissioner Billie Mason, Education Programs
Tech Leanne Hoffman, and New Moon Housing
Director Theresa Drift attended the conference,
which was held at the Federal Reserve Bank of
Financial Fitness: News you can really use
Native people have always known the value of What is your money culture?
managing their resources wisely, whether it be
wild rice, fish or game. Today, financial resources To kick off the series, here are some basic
play a huge role in our lives, so it is critical that questions to ask yourself:
we know how to manage them as well.
• What money habits do you have that you think On the face of it, finances are pretty basic – are good? Which ones are not so good?
money comes in, money goes out. But there are • Did you learn much about money as a young so many aspects of finance – things like credit person, or was it something your family didn’t scores, balloon interest payments, or certificates discuss?
• How do your friends and family handle their of deposit – that aren’t as obvious.
money? Are there things they do that you would
Having sound finances is important for individual like to do, too?
native people, and for tribes as a whole. That is
why the Native Financial Education Coalition has Having the answers to these questions will help you
created educational materials for tribal leaders better understand your money culture – the values,
attitudes, goals and practices you have about
and tribal members.
money. You may not have thought much about the
To help share this information with you, the Bois money culture you have inherited or created, but it
Forte News will run a regular series of Financial has a huge affect on your financial health.
Fitness articles covering topics such as ways to
save, the ins and outs of credit, how to get your Look for more Financial Fitness articles soon.
In the meantime, you can check out the Native
credit score for free, identity theft, and more.
Financial Educational Coalition at http://www.
ncai.org/initiatives/nativefinancial-ed/nfec.
JUNE/JULY 2013
LeeAnn Hoffman, Gordy Adams Jr., Billie Mason and
Theresa Drift (not pictured) represented Bois Forte at
the personal finance training workshop organized by
Nikki Pieratos.
Minneapolis. “The training was terrific,” said
Gordy Adams. “I am excited to develop ways we
can offer these financial tools to Band members
living in Vermilion, Nett Lake, and the urban
area,” Adams said.
Mii gwetch to Nikki for her efforts securing
partners and the venue and much appreciation to
the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis and their
Community Development Department for hosting
the conference space and catering the event.
More EMTs training
for Nett Lake
Eight volunteers
from Nett Lake,
Orr, Littlefork
and
Mountain
Iron are now
students in the
EMT classes being taught in Nett
Lake by Dianna
Klakoski of Hibbing Community College.
The classes, which began in January, are held
every Tuesday and Thursday evening from
6-10 p.m. At the end of classes in mid June, the
students will take the national EMS Regulatory
test and become volunteer EMTs for the Nett Lake
ambulance program. Chi mii gwech to Becca
Adams, Darren Landgren, Dawn Strong, Patrick
Hoffer, Donna Hoffer, Sophie Lein, Davelle Jones
and Toni Wakemup.
Mii gwech to young Wilbur Lien who served as
the practice patient for the EMTs.
BOIS FORTE NEWS
Community News & Events
Please join us for the 7th Annual
JosH Rutar
Memorial Golf Tournament
Congratulations,Carol Chico on your retirement!
Please join us in Honoring
our Dear Friend and coworker
for her well deserved retirement
Proceeds Benefit the “JosH Rutar Scholarship Fund”
Vermilion River Greens - Buyck, MN
June 15, 2013 Shotgun start: 10:00am
Format: 4 Person Scramble - 18 Holes: Entry: $200.00 Per Team
TOURNAMENT PRIZES:
1st-$900 2nd-$600 3rd-$400 Consolation-$200
DRAWINGS FOR DOOR PRIZES
Prizes for: Longest Putt, Closest to the line,
Closest to the Pin and Skins Game
Rules: Limit of 22 Teams, USGA Handicap 40+
Rules Available at Golf Course
Pre-registration only: Vermilion River Greens at
218-993-2246. Carts are limited so please call
early to reserve one. Call Rob at 218-993-2413
by June 2nd if you would like to order a T-Shirt
Gas prices are on
the rise and so is
ridership on
Bois Forte transit!
Imagine what you can do with the money you’ll save by riding
the Bois Forte bus to work:
• 40 miles per day/800 miles per month saved on your vehicle
• With a vehicle getting 25 miles per gallon you will burn 32 gallons of fuel
• At $3.55 per gallon you will save $128.00 minus the cost of tickets ($10.00/week)
• Each bus rider can save $88.00 every month!
Bois Forte is adding a new bus that will arrive in late June.
The bus is being purchased through a grant request written
by Jenny Rowland. The state- of-the-art 14 passenger bus
will accomodate two wheelchair bound riders and is also
equipped with a noise reduction system for a quieter ride
and a bike rack for riders who would like to transport their
bike to their destination.
BOIS FORTE NEWS
The clock's been punched for
the last time
The daily grind has been left behind
No more meetings or pages to
fax
We invite you to share this special occasion as It's time to kick back and relax!
Carol Chico
Good luck, From your family and friends
celebrates her retirement.
Nostalgia Restaurant
217 Minnesota Ave.
May 3rd, 2013 : 6 PM
Dinner : 6:30 from Menu
Share a story “Life with Carol”
After dinner join Carol about
town for music and merriment
R.S.V.P.
Call 751-2011 Ext. 415
Happy
Birthday,
Ellie!
Turning 2 on June 3rd
Love, Mom and Dad
Makenzie
Little,
Happy 4th
Birthday!
Love,
Mom, Dad, Granny,
Papa, and Aut
JUNE/JULY 2013
Caroline “Carol” Prushek
Caroline “Carol” Sam Prushek, 69, Cloquet, formerly of Tower-Vermilion and
Embarrass, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013, at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s
in Duluth.
She was born on December 22, 1943 at Cloquet, to Bennie and Florence (Burnside)
Sam. She grew up in Tower-Vermilion attending school in Tower. She was formerly
married to Dwaine VanVickle, making their home in Embarrass for many years.
Carol worked at the shirt factory in Virginia and later for Erie Mining Co. She
Caroline Prushek
later moved to Cloquet and was employed as a bus monitor for the Fond du Lac
school system and more recently a custodian at the Black Bear Casino. Carol was a
dedicated and valued employee and was known as a hard worker in all she took on. She hand crocheted
beautiful dolls, some of which are on display, enjoyed traveling on the yearly elder trips and was an
avid bingo player. Her family fondly recalls that she rarely passed up the chance to go to a rummage
sale. Carol will be missed by the many who came to know her.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a daughter, Sheryl Santa; 3 brothers, Eugene, Pat
and Donald Sam; and 2 sisters, Joyce Lammi and Phyllis Sam.
Carol is survived by 3 daughters, Betty Brooks of Cloquet, Patty Van Vickle of Virginia and Sandy
Couture of Cloquet; a brother, Dennis Samm of Cloquet; 2 sisters, Rosalind Jenkins of Duluth and
Claire (Gerald) Anderson of Kansas City, MO; along with numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren,
nieces, nephews and friends.
SERVICES: Memorial services were held at 12:00 noon Thursday, (May 23rd)at the Mlaker Funeral
Home in Cook, with a gathering of family and friends one hour prior to the service. Rev. Arthur Dale
was the officiant. There was also be a memorial gathering from 10am to 12 noon Friday (May 24th) at
the Black Bear Casino in Carlton. Burial will take place at a later date at the Argo Cemetery of Babbitt.
Unforgettable hunting adventures:
Ojibwe Hunter (Ojibwe-giiyosewinini)
The Native American
publishing collective
Blue Hand Books
released its new title
Ojibwe Hunter by
incarcerated
writer
James Chavers Jr.,
an enrolled member
of Bois Forte Band.
Chavers
began
working on the book
in 2012, a collection of
his hunting, trapping
and fishing stories.
Shute’s land borders the Bois Forte reservation in
northeastern Minnesota and is known by locals
as a popular bear sanctuary visited by tourists
between the summer holidays of Memorial and
Labor Day. This land is the location for most of
the stories in Chaver’s book.
In his introduction, Chavers writes, “Over 30
years, I hunted moose, deer, timber wolves, lynx,
bobcats, wolverine… and I trapped fisher, rabbit,
beaver, otter, muskrat, mink, weasel, raccoon and
fox every winter on Vince Shute’s property. I also
caught fish so my family ate plenty of walleye,
musky, croppies, bass, blue gills, suckers,
bullheads, cat fish and sturgeon. My stories take
Publisher Trace DeMeyer said. “We are very place after I meet Vince Shute in 1968 when I was
pleased Jim’s nephew Charles Grolla contributed 12 years old.”
different chapters on animals, traditional Ojibwe
hunting, common phrases and a glossary of For more information, visit www.bluehandbooks.
Ojibwe words for all the animals on Jim’s home blogspot.com. The book is available at the Bois
Forte Heritage Center Gift Shop or can be ordered
reservation of Nett Lake.”
through Amazon.com
Chavers’ best friend of 40 years was Vince Shute.
JUNE/JULY 2013
Phone and Internet Discounts Available to
CenturyLink Customers
CenturyLink participates in a government benefit program
(Lifeline) to make residential telephone service more
affordable to eligible low-income individuals and families.
Eligible customers are those that meet eligibility standards
as defined by the FCC and state commissions. Residents
who live on federally recognized tribal lands may qualify
for additional tribal benefits (up to an additional $25 of
enhanced Lifeline support monthly and a credit of up to
$100 on their initial installation charges) if they participate
in certain additional federal eligibility programs. The
Lifeline discount is available for only one telephone per
household, which can be either a wireline or wireless
telephone. A household is defined for the purposes of the
Lifeline program as any individual or group of individuals
who live together at the same address and share income
and expenses. Lifeline service is not transferable, and only
eligible consumers may enroll in the program. Consumers
who willfully make false statements in order to obtain
Lifeline telephone service can be punished by fine or
imprisonment and can be barred from the program.
Lifeline eligible subscribers may also qualify for reliable
home high-speed Internet service up to 1.5Mbps for $9.95*
per month for the first 12 months of service. Further details
are available at centurylink.com/internetbasics.
If you live in a CenturyLink service area, please call
1-888-833-9522 or visit centurylink.com/lifeline with
questions or to request an application for the Lifeline
program.
*CenturyLink Internet Basics Program – Residential customers only who qualify based on meeting income
level or program participation eligibility requirements, and requires remaining eligible for the entire offer period.
First bill will include charges for the \first full month of service billed in advance, prorated charges for service
from the date of installation to bill date, and one-time charges and fees described above. Qualifying customers
may keep this program for a maximum of 60 months after service activation provided customer still qualifies
during that time. Listed High-Speed Internet rate of $9.95/mo. applies for first 12 months of service (after which
the rate reverts to $14.95/mo. for the next 48 months of service), and requires a 12-month term agreement.
Customer must either lease a modem/router from CenturyLink for an additional monthly charge or independently
purchase a modem/router, and a one-time High-Speed Internet activation fee applies. A one-time professional
installation charge (if selected by customer) and a one-time shipping and handling fee applies to customer’s
modem/router. General – Services not available everywhere. CenturyLink may change or cancel services or
substitute similar services at its sole discretion without notice. Offer, plans, and stated rates are subject to change
and may vary by service area. Deposit may be required. Additional restrictions apply. Terms and Conditions –
All products and services listed are governed by tariffs, terms of service, or terms and conditions posted at
centurylink.com. Taxes, Fees, and Surcharges – Applicable taxes, fees, and surcharges include a carrier
Universal Service charge, carrier cost recovery surcharges, state and local fees that vary by area and certain instate surcharges. Cost recovery fees are not taxes or government-required charges for use. Taxes, fees, and
surcharges apply based on standard monthly, not promotional, rates.
&SMW*SVXI
;31)27
7944368+6394
This is a Support Group for women who has/had
a partner, family member, or loved one whose life
has been affected by Domestic Violence.
Meetings are at the following two locations:
Where: Nett Lake Health & Family Services
(Downstairs of the old clinic)
Panda Whiteman – Organizer
When: The 2nd & 4th Wednesday of every month
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Where: Vermilion Head Start Building
Darla Flett – Organizer
When: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month
4:30pm – 5:30pm
All workbooks and supplies will be provided.
Please feel free to contact Bois Forte Victim Services
218-757-3295 or 800-223-1041
BOIS FORTE NEWS
Community News & Events
Rolland “Stoney”
George King
Joyce “Obbie” (Connor) Skadsheim
Joyce “Obbie” Skadsheim,
73, of Blackduck, formerly
of Nett Lake, passed away
on Friday (May 17th) at
the Good Samaritan Care
Center in Blackduck.
Rolland “Stoney” G. King, 48,
Virginia, formerly of Eveleth
and Orr, died Thursday May
02, 2013 at his residence.
A Celebration of Life will be
held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday,
May 8, 2013 at Range
Funeral Home, Virginia, with
Rolland King
a visitation one hour prior to
the service. Burial will be in
Eveleth Cemetery. To sign online guestbook or send
condolences, please visit www.rangefuneralhomes.
com.
Stoney was born September 29, 1964 in Minneapolis,
MN, the son of LaVerne and Gwendolyn (Perrault)
King. He grew up in Orr, and Eveleth, and attended
school in Virginia, graduating from Virginia
High School. Stoney enjoyed fishing, powwows,
his Native American heritage, dancing, music,
swimming, writing, drawing, movies and TV, and
spending time with family and friends. He had a
magnetic personality and an infectious smile. He
will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved
him. Stoney is survived by his siblings; Rae (Mel)
Edstrom, Orr, MN; Bonnie Hamlin, Lincoln, NB;
Rosemary King, Orr, MN; Ron (Dody) King,
Orr, MN; Cheryl “Deedee” Debelak, Tower, MN;
Roxanne (John) Samskar, Kenai, AK; several
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Special
thanks to his caregiver Dawn Walker, NHS staff,
and DAC staff. Stoney is preceded in death by his
parents, a sister, LuVerne “Babe” Eskala, and two
brothers-in-law, Pat Hamlin and Marvin Eskala.
Mii gwech
Words cannot express the
thankfulness that we feel from
the condolences we received at
the passing of our loved one,
Rolland King.
Thank you to those who brought food items,
sent flowers, gave monetary donations and to
the many that phoned or sent condolences.
Special thanks to the Bois Forte RTC for
establishing the Burial Fund to help provide
financial assistance as needed.
The family of Rolland King
BOIS FORTE NEWS
She was born on August 20,
1939 in Cook to Lawrence
and Ida (Day) Connor. She
grew up in Nett Lake and graduated from Orr
High School. She moved to Minneapolis in
the mid 1960’s. She was united in marriage to
Rodney Skadsheim on April 24, 1981 in Biloxi,
Mississippi. Joyce earned her Commercial
Truck Drivers License in 1981 and drove over
the road trucking for 7 years with her husband.
After Rodney’s retirement, she became what her
family fondly recalls as a “regular housewife.”
They lived in St. Paul for 15 years and moved to
Blackduck in 2003. She was known as “Obbie”
to family and friends. She enjoyed puzzles,
going to casinos and treasured time spent with
her grandchildren. Joyce was an awesome cook
great gardener and was known as a grower of
tomatoes. She will be missed by the many who
have come to know her.
Joyce Skadsheim
Goggleye; and a grandson, Devery Drift.
Joyce is survived by her husband, Rodney; 1 son,
Ernest Drift Jr. of Nett Lake; 3 daughters: Carol
Donahue of Cincinnati, OH, Deborah (Mike
Cronin) Drift of Deer River and Kelly (Mike)
Dunkley of Tower; 4 brothers: John Connor of
Tower, David Connor of Mpls., Daniel Connor
of Tower and Paul (Charlene) Connor of Cass
Lake; 4 sisters: Lorraine Connor of Nett Lake,
Laura Isham of Virginia, Esther Connor of
Indian Point (Orr), and Mary Belle Isham of
Nett Lake; 10 Grandchildren: Nicole, Christy,
Christopher, Patricia, Derek, Elyce, GeWaden,
Catherine, Jonathon and Madazway; 17 Great
Grandchildren, and soon to have a Great Great
Grandchild; along with numerous cousins,
nieces, nephews and friends.
SERVICES: Funeral services were held at 10:00
am Wednesday (May 22nd) at the Nett Lake
Community Center, where visitation was after 4
PM Tuesday. Rev. Kevin Land was the officiant.
The casket bearers were: Jim Connor Jr., Mike
Dunkley, Dan Connor, John Connor, Paul Connor
and Ernest Drift Jr. The honorary bearers were:
Christopher Drift, GeWaden Dunkley, Derek
Lowry and Cecelia Drift. Interment will be in the
She is preceded in death by 1 daughter, Judy Drift; Nett Lake Cemetery. Arrangements were with
3 brothers: Larry, Henry and James Connor; 3 Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook.
sisters: Gloria Connor, Ruth Isham and Gladys
Emergency Response radio training
In April, members of Bois Forte’s fire department, ambulance crew, and DNR forestry and
conservation staff participated in a Tribal Interoperability ARMER Training session at Camp Ripley
in Little Falls.
ARMER stands for Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response, a new 800 megahertz FM radio
system. Emergency responders across Minnesota converted to ARMER as of January 1, 2013.
Bois Forte’s Emergency Preparedness Director Kevin Koski obtained 21 handheld ARMER radios
and 4 mobile radios for the fire rigs from St. Louis County. The Band’s police department and
ambulance crew also received ARMER radios through grants.
Koski said the results so far have been good. “With the digital system, the sound is much clearer.
Also, now the St. Louis County dispatcher has the capability to set us up with our own working
channel, or talk group, during incidents. This eliminates interfering chatter from other jurisdictions
using their radios.”
In addition to participating in the tribally tailored training at Camp Ripley, Bois Forte is helping
establish a statewide tribal talk group. “That way,” said Koski, “in the event of a large incident, tribes
will easily be able to request assistance from other tribes.” The Band also has a new ARMER tower
going up this summer near the Forestry building, which will further improve radio signal strength
and coverage.
JUNE/JULY 2013
Happy 8th
Birthday, Anevay!
Happy Birthday,
Diablo Strong!
June 4th
You big, strapping bugger!
Love,
Grandpa Morrison
Farmer House For Sale
JUNE/JULY 2013
Congratulations to Diablo, as well, on his
wedding this June!
BOIS FORTE NEWS
Bois Forte regularly sends out important
information in the mail. Per capita checks,
community meeting notices and the RTC
quarterly letters are examples of items that are
regularly mailed. It is essential that we have
your correct mailing address so that you can
receive this information.
If you have moved recently, or are not receiving regular mailings, please fill out the
change of address form below and mail to:
Angie King
Bois Forte Enrollment Coordinator
5344 Lake Shore Dr
Nett Lake MN 55772.
Please note, you must check the box below
your signature if you want us to give your new
address to the Bois Forte Newspaper.
Name:
Address:
City/ State/ Zip:
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BOIS FORTE NEWS
The Bois Forte News (BFN) is published monthly by the
Bois Forte Band of Chippewa. The BFN encourages submission of articles, guest columns, community announcements
and photos. There is a $10 charge for personal announcements. Contributions are subject to editing for grammar,
length and malicious/libelous content. BFN will attempt
to include all material submitted by Band members and
guests. Multiple contributions from the same source JUNE/
JULY be excluded or rotated to future issues to insure
equal access to all. Paid ads are accepted. Visit www.
boisforte.com for rates and insertion order.
The BFN is distributed for free to Band members and is
available to others for $10 per year.
The June and July issues are being combined into this
larger single issue edition.
Tribal Council
Deadline for
August issue:
JULY 8
Chairman
Have a safe and fun summer!
Submit material to:
Bois Forte News
1101 Sibley Memorial Hwy. #507
Lilydale, MN 55118
651-260-2420 phone; 651-452-1640 fax
[email protected]
Kevin W. Leecy
David C. Morrison, Sr.
Secretary/Treasurer
Karlene Chosa
District I Representative
Brandon Benner
District I Representative
Ray Toutloff
District II Representative
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