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NETT LAKE, MINNESOTA - December 2014
VOL. 37 NO. 11
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Band celebrates opening of new Vermilion Clinic
On November 20, Bois Forte Band members and (SMSC) provided a $2 million
guests gathered to celebrate the grand opening of grant and Nathan Crooks came
the new $5.1 million Vermilion Clinic.
to tell the group that it was
an honor for SMSC to help
“We are not just investing in a building – we are support a project that improves
investing in our people, now and in the future,” said healthcare in Indian Country.
Vermilion District II Representative Ray Toutloff.
“This new clinic will have a profound and lasting Bois Forte also secured a
$2,475,000
construction
impact on the health of this community.”
loan from U.S. Department
Agriculture
Rural
The 11,000-square-foot facility has dedicated of
wings for medical and dental services, including Development. State Director
six fully equipped examining rooms, two special Colleen Landkamer traveled
treatment rooms, and four operatory rooms for to the grand opening and
expanded dental care. The facility also houses an said, “Projects like this
on-site lab and a telemedicine station capable of are all about partnerships.
connecting to the University of Minnesota Duluth The construction workers,
The drum group plans an honor song for the health care staff as part of the
and other health care providers for consultations. architects, SMSC, USDA and opening ceremony for the new clinic.
A planned pharmacy is also in the licensing stage. Bois Forte partnered to build
a ladder of opportunity for
guests. “There is so much to like about the new
Many of the groups that helped fund and build the members of this community to have a better life.” clinic,” said Elder Bernie O’Leary.
new clinic were on hand to celebrate the opening.
(cont on page 5)
The Shakopee Mndewakanton Sioux Community Band members were as equally impressed as the
Visit the Heritage Museum’s new exhibit this holiday season
A local family’s friendship and admiration of Band Phil passed in 2010, Doris King O’Connell and
members’ artistry has resulted in the donation of Ira Isham attended his funeral to honor their
a huge collection of remarkable artifacts to the longtime friend.
Bois Forte Heritage Museum.
As an adult, Phil and his wife, Eleanor, owned
Phil Anshus was born in Nett Lake in 1934. The and operated the Mercantile Store in Orr. They
year before Phil’s birth, his parents Alice and made a point of displaying in the store historic
Orleon were hired by the U.S. Department of the pictures that Alice and Orleon had photographed
Interior to run a co-op in Nett Lake, which they when the family lived in Nett Lake, including
did from 1933-44. During this time, Orleon also images like John Nett Lake and his wife in the
worked in maintenance at the Nett Lake School. round house at Powwow time.
The Anshus family grew with the arrival of
Roberta in 1939 and Phil and Roberta attended
Nett Lake School. During his lifetime, Phil saw
his family develop strong ties with local Bois
Forte families, including the Ishams, the Kings,
the Morrisons and the Goggleyes. In fact, when
The Anshus family also sold goods made by Bois
Forte Band members. Each year they sold rice
harvested by Benny Boness, bead and art work
from Rose Berens, and crafts from Ruth and
Albert Strong. But some items Phil considered
too precious to profit from.
(cont. on page 4)
This painting of Charlie Roy and Phil Anshus duck
hunting on Nett Lake in 1971 is part of the new exhibit
at the Heritage Center and Cultural Museum.
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State & National News
Thousands protest against Washington NFL team name, mascot
On November 2, just prior to the Minnesota vs. Washington NFL game, several thousand people marched from Northrup Auditorium on the U. of M. campus
to TCF stadium to protest Washington’s team name and mascot. The rally drew tremendous media coverage throughout Minnesota and nationally. Below
are photos of the event. Nett Lake Representative Brandon Benner was one of the tribal leaders who spoke to the crowd of 5,000 about the importance of
respecting all people.
Kay Connor and her children Aren (14) and Ginger (11) Hofmaster carried the Bois Forte flag throughout the rally. Kay and the Bois Forte flag were seen
by the crowd gathered at TCF stadium as well as millions who watched the television coverage and the ESPN Sports Center website. See page 12 for Kevin
Leecy’s comments on the rally that appeared in other media outlets the week of the rally.
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RTC News
VP Biden campaigns locally
Republicans dominated the November 4
national election winning enough seats
to maintain control of the U.S. House
of Representatives and taking control
of the Senate. The Republicans also
won control of the Minnesota House
of Representatives. However, the tide
of GOP victory did not include all of
Minnesota where Democratic Governor
Mark Dayton, Congressman Rick Nolan
and Senator Al Franken won re-election.
Vice President Joe Biden, Tribal
Chair Kevin Leecy, Congressman
Rick Nolan at a pre-election rally in
Hibbing.
Nolan was in a particularly tight race
against Stewart Mills. Vice President
Joe Biden came to the area to campaign
for Nolan on October 30. Bois Forte had a strong presence at the Nolan rally
with a drum group singing and Chairman Leecy meeting the Vice President.
Over 80 Band members showed up for the October 20 Community
meeting in Bemidji. Mii gwech to those who came to hear updates on
Tribal Government projects, ask questions, share ideas and a good meal.
President Obama, who will face a GOP-controlled Congress for his final two
years in office, will host the 2014 White House Tribal Nations Conference on
Wednesday, December 3. Kevin Leecy will be one of the leaders of the 566
federally recognized tribes that have the opportunity to interact directly with the
President and members of the White House Council on Native American Affairs.
Community meetings are scheduled quarterly, rotating between
different locations were large groups of Band members live. Our next
big gathering will be the January 22 State of the Band at Fortune Bay.
Try and join us for this important and fun gathering. And watch for
the schedule of 2015 community meetings that will be posted in next
month’s newspaper and on our website boisforte.com.
May this holiday
season be filled
with enjoyable
and safe
celebrations
with family
and friends.
Your Tribal Council
Ray Toutloff, Dist II
Brandon Benner, Dist I
Kevin Leecy, Tribal Chair
Karlene Chosa, Dist. I
David Morrison,
Secretary-Treasurer
DECEMBER 2014
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Nett Lake
Left: Recognize any
Elders in this late
1930s school photo?
Above: Mr. and Mrs.
John Nett Lake in the
old Round House.
Left: Moccasins made by
Ruth Socks Boshey. Above:
Ruth and Albert Strong made
this doll and cradle board.
(Heritage Center cont. from page 1)
huge collection of items he had amassed should in the historic photographs. The result of the
be returned to the Band. Her children agreed, as Anshuses’ generosity and the Elders input is
now a wonderful new exhibit titled, “A Moment
Eleanor remembered one time in particular, when did Phil’s younger sister Roberta.
in Time.”
Ruth Socks Boshey brought in a huge bundle of
brain tanned moccasins and other items wrapped As a result, the Heritage Museum received
up in a bed sheet. Phil said no one else would a tremendous amount of material, wild rice Give your family and yourself a special treat this
appreciate the value of Boshey’s work, so he and knocking sticks used by Benny Boness, a holiday season – visit the Heritage Museum’s
Eleanor kept it in the family while still making cradleboard and beaded doll fashioned by Ruth new exhibit of items donated by the Anshus
Strong, John Nett Lake’s council drum, and of family. The museum, located on the grounds of
sure Ruth was paid.
course, Ruth Socks Boshey’s moccasins.
Fortune Bay Resort Casino, is open Mondays
through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except
Phil later said that living in Nett Lake was the
best experience of his life. To celebrate the The Heritage Center staff hosted a special for major holidays). Admission is always free
Anshuses’ lifelong friendships with – and respect gathering of Elders to review the collection for Band members.
for – Bois Forte families, Eleanor felt that the and help identify the artifacts and Nett Lakers
Phone Assistance Program
The Minnesota Department of Human Services have joined with
the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and Wisdom Steps to provide no
cost telephone equipment for Minnesota residents who have
difficulty using a regular telephone due to hearing loss, speech
or physical disability.
To qualify for assistive telephone equipment, you must:
1. Have phone service or applied for service
2. Be a Minnesota resident
3. Have a hearing loss, speech or physical disability
4. Be at or below the state median income guidelines
For more information contact 1-800-657-3663, visit the website
www.tedprogram.org or email [email protected]
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DECEMBER 2014
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(Vermilion Clinic cont. from page 1)
Band members were as equally impressed as the guests. “There is so much to like about the new
clinic,” said Elder Bernie O’Leary. “The new x-ray and dental equipment is top notch. I like the
outside trim color and architecture because it looks native. When you walk in, it’s homey and
warm. You don’t have the same feeling you get when you go into a clinic or hospital elsewhere –
you could almost welcome a sore throat for a chance to walk into this place!”
With more space will come more staff members. The Band recently hired a part-time maintenance
person and they have posted job openings for a family nurse practioner and a physicians assistant.
Next year they hope to add a medical lab tech, an additional certified medical coder, and an
administrative assistant. The current team includes a medical doctor, nurse, dentist, dental hygienist,
mental health provider and community health nurse. In addition, other contract health and mental
health professionals switch days between the Vermilion and Nett Lake clinics.
Construction of the clinic also meant jobs for Band members who work in the construction trades:
Band member Mike Bass was the general contractor and over half of the construction team was
Indian, according to the terms of the Band’s Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) statute.
The exterior of the beautiful new Vermilion clinic.
After thanking everyone involved in the project, Bois Forte Tribal Chairman Kevin Leecy said, “Most of all, I want to thank the Bois Forte Band members
who call the Vermilion area home. You see the possibilities for the future, and we are all privileged to help you make bring that future to life.”
Tribal leaders Ray Toutloff and Kevin Leecy with
Nathan Crooks of SMSC.
Several of the Health staff who will serve the new
clinic gather for a photo: (Standing) Cheryl Debelak,
Terry Defoe, Steve Roberts, Sue Carlson and Amanda
Goggleye. (Seated) Kathie Holman, Jeneal Goggleye
and Jennifer Kober.
USDA Rural Development State Director
Colleen Landkamer and Vermilion Dist. II
Representative Ray Toutloff.
Above: Jeneal Goggleye, Kathie Holman,
Cheryl Debelak and Sue Carlson go over
some last minute details before the opening
ceremony. Left: Kathie Holman gives guests
a tour of one of the new exam rooms. Note
the pediatric examine table with built in scale
to measure and weigh babies.
DECEMBER 2014
Guests lined the lobby for the opening ceremony.
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Urban Office
Active Urban Office
Fall is a busy time of year at the Bois Forte Urban
Office. On October 17 and 18, Dorene Day led an
eager group of students of various ages in teachings
and making moss bags, which are used to hold
babies inside Tikinaagan/cradleboards. Eight days
later a dozen Elders gathered for an activity day that
included birch bark crafts and dinner.
Wilson, District I Representative Brandon Benner
and Executive Director Corey Strong. The Mayor
also delivered a copy of the Proclamation passed
by the Minneapolis City Council establishing
“Indigenous People’s Day” on October 13. The
change focuses on Dakota, Ojibwa and other
indigenous people, rather than the tradition of
observing a holiday for Christopher Columbus.
Former U.S. Marine Ray Wilson, his wife Tina
Wallette and daughter A’lea enjoy dinner at the
American Indian Center in the first annual honoring
Native American Veterans program.
Fifty baskets of food went to Bois Forte Band
members as part of the holiday food distribution.
Lana Goodsky and the cradle board she made.
On November 2, many Band members who live
in Minneapolis gathered at the University of
Minnesota TCF stadium to protest the racist name
used by the Washington NFL football team. Kay
Connor and her children Aren (14) and Ginger (11)
Hofmaster proudly carried the Bois Forte Flag at
the rally. The image of Kay carrying the flag went
viral on social media and ran for several days on
ESPN’s website (see page 2).
Brandon Benner and Mayor Hodges compare
footwear!
Stop in and visit next time you’re in the area and
watch the newspaper and website for our monthly
activities.
November 8 was family activity day. Twenty-nine
Band members learned how to make moccasins
under the guidance of instructors Teresa Morrison,
Alana Dickenson and Dorene Day.
On November 18, Bois Forte joined with Fond
du Lac, Red Lake, White Earth and Mille Lacs
to honor all Native American Veterans with
a program and dinner at the American Indian
Center. Hundreds of Veterans turned out for the
first annual event.
On Saturday, November 22 the Urban Office was
the site of a Thanksgiving food baskets center in
collaboration with Fond du Lac and White Earth.
Band members having fun while learning to make
traditional crafts.
Native Home Crafters selling at MCT building
Executive Director Corey Strong, Minneapolis Mayor
Betsy Hodges, Urban Office Coordinator Jacque
Wilson and District I Representative Brandon Benner
at the Urban Office.
Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges toured
the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe building on
November 6 to learn more about the programs
and services offered by Bois Forte, White Earth
and Fond du Lac Urban Offices. Mayor Hodges
met with Urban Office Coordinator Jacque
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Native Home Crafters will be selling their hand-made items at the Minnesota
Chippewa Building on the first three Fridays in December.
Be sure and stop by the MCT building at 1308 East Franklin on
December 5, 12 or 19 (last chance shopper day on Saturday,
Dec 19) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to do some Christmas shopping
or simply enjoy seeing the beautiful craft work.
While you’re shopping, stop in and say Aniin at the Bois Forte Urban Office.
DECEMBER 2014
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Elders
Sky Sisters: A Book, and a Memory
When I was a little girl I
thought of the Northern
Lights as beautiful ladies
dancing in the night sky. I
remember well walking down
the porch steps and around to
the side of the house with my
dad and my little brother and
sisters on a very still winter
night. Far to the north and
Dr. Linda Grover
high above, glowing waves
of blue, green and purple
rumbled a faint and comforting roar. One sister
was so enthralled that although she shivered, just
a bit, she didn’t want to go back inside at all.
Each time that I read Jan Bourdeau Waboose’s
book Sky Sisters, that happy memory returns.
Jan, who is an Anishinaabe woman from northern
Ontario, has written a number of lovely children’s
story books, but the memory of that night more
than a half-century ago makes this one my
favorite.
Sky Sisters is about two little girls whose mother
allows to put on their warm winter clothes and
go outside into the yard on a winter evening. She
reminds them as they step out the door, about
words from their Nokomis, “Wisdom comes on
silent wings.” The girls stay quiet as they explore
the quiet terrain: they play in the snow, see a
rabbit, a white-tailed deer, and then snowflakes
begin to fall. They dance in the snow, gathering
falling flakes, then the North Lights appear and
wave at the dancing sisters. “Nishime, they’re
sky sisters!” one sisters exclaims. Her voice
echoes in the silence. “Shh,” says the other sister.
“Remember, Nimise, whisper when you speak.”
And the girls laugh as they lie on the snow
watching Waasnode dance.
This illustrations
in this book are as
pretty as the story,
and Jan’s writing
is
calm
and
quiet. Nokomis’
teachings about
quiet and wisdom,
told by the girls’
mother, are present
throughout
and
add to the beauty of the story and pictures.
And every time I look at this book I think of that
Northern Lights story from my own childhood:
my dad, my little brother and sisters, and those
beautiful ladies dancing in the night sky.
A Minute with Millie
Yeppers. It’s December.
Everywhere I look, I see
snow. It was only a couple
months ago that I was excited
to see the first snowfall.
Watching those big, fat,
fluffy flakes falling from the
sky through what’s left of the
Millie Holmes
leaves on the tree branches.
Checking to see if they melted
right away. Yes, they melted.
Even though I know how it’s possible for Santa
to make that trip, I am still fascinated by it. You
know, of course, NORAD explained it to me a few
years ago. How it stays midnight for 24 hours,
thus making it possible for Santa to visit all the
boys and girls in the world.
I think about all the food, well, hay, grass or
whatever it is that reindeer eat. I think about them
training for their flight. Then it hits me.
One doesn’t need wings to fly. Santa doesn’t. His
Even dug out my camera and took a picture. Don’t reindeer don’t have wings. How do they do it? Do
really know why I did that. Posted it on that much they use the air currents? The jet stream?
maligned site keeping us all informed of the latest
Think about it. Tornadoes pick things up and
happenings.
whirl them through the air. Course, Santa and his
Now, I wait for the sunlight to hit the snow while reindeer must have a lot of strength.
drinking my first cup of coffee. Course, that first cup
turns into two or even three. I check out the various A new mystery to ponder as I wait for the sunlight
blogs, latest posts and see if Santa has his reindeer to hit the snow.
fed and in shape for that all important ride over on the
NORAD site. I get all excited thinking bout this trip.
DECEMBER 2014
Happy December Birthdays,
Elders!
Myra Thompson
12-4
Lois Graham12-6
Faith Morrison
12-10
Roberta Drift12-12
Mike King12-12
Raymond Boshey
12-13
Elaine Villebrun
12-19
Elizabeth Drift12-23
Gerald Googleye Sr.
12-25
Wendy Thompson
12-25
Henry Goodsky
12-26
Therese (Drouillard) Cairns 12-31
Jeanne Ann Day
12-31
Eager to hear from
Elders
Attention all Elders. The Elder Committee
is eager to strengthen communication with
all Elders. They would like to remind you
that you can contact them whenever you
would like, on any subject you wish to
discuss. The Elder Committee welcomes
your suggestions, complaints, ideas and
conversation topics.
Drop your comment in the suggestion
boxes in the community or contact
Hank Mesabe and he will bring your
information to the full committee. You can
reach Hank by U.S. mail, phone, or email.
Hank Mesabe
5484 Lake Drive #2
Nett Lake, MN 55772
218-248-0742 or [email protected]
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Culture
Wild Rice Symposium
The second annual Wild Rice Symposium was held in Nett Lake on Monday, November 17. The Nett
Lake School students in grades 4-6 attended along with 50 adults from the community.
A panel of Elders and Conservation Committee members answered questions and Sharon Day, Band
member and Executive Director of the Indigenous Peoples Task Force gave a keynote address on the
Sacred Water Walks she has led to raise awareness about pollution affecting our waters. As Sharon
explained in an interview with Indian Country Today, “As I have crossed the United States twice
from south to north and north to south, I have observed the individuals who have taken this journey
with me. Carrying the water in a ceremonious way every day creates transformation. The water is a
living entity and as such, it has a spirit. This spirit responds to the love shown to it. In this way, we
have changed the way we think, feel and act toward our mother earth and the water.”
Chi Mii gwech to the Elders, the Bois Forte Community, the coordinators, the drum and singers, to
the Tribal Government staff and the Nett Lake School for helping with the Wild Rice Symposium.
A panel of Elders and Conservation Committee
members answer questions.
CAIMH honors
Donald Chosa, Jr.
In October, the Center of American Indian and Minority Health (CAIMH),
University of Minnesota Medical School unveiled its new logo. Donald
Chosa, Jr. was presented with a blanket in honor of his contributions in
developing the new logo and his years of supporting CAIMH efforts.
CAIMH provides funding for
K-8th grade youth summer
programs in tribal communities
across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and
Michigan. For the past two years,
Bois Forte has received funding for
the Bois Forte Language Immersion
Camp. Each fall, CAIMH shows
its appreciation of the commitment
and work of summer program
coordinators as they are brought
together to present their youth’s
experiences. It was at this year’s
meeting that Donald was specially
recognized. Chi Miigwech, Donald!
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Sharon Day was the keynote speaker.
The artwork of Cassandra Villebrun
Cooking classes
Join instructor Rene Barto for a fun class learning to cook
new recipes. Classes are held at noon the second Wednesday
of the month in Nett Lake and the second Thursday of the
month at the Vermilion Social Service.
Classes are limited to 12 people per session. All ages are
welcome, however children must be accompanied by
an adult and only two children per adult.
The December class theme is pie-making and to
accommodate the special class, three types of pies will be
taught: Apple pie (10 a.m.), pumpkin pie (12 p.m.) and
lemon meringue pie (2 p.m.). Students are invited to sign up
for one or more classes.
Don chosa receives a blanket from Anna
Wirta Kosobuski in gratitude for his work
with the Center of American Indian and
Minority Health.
For more information, call Rene at 218-757-3504 (office)
or 218-410-9016 (cell).
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Youth & Education
Update from the Superintendent
We just completed our
First Quarter of school for
the year; hard to believe
the year is more than onequarter over. We have also
increased our enrollment
by over ten students
since last spring. I would
like to think that means
we’re doing something
right here at Nett Lake
Elementary.
program that enhances academic and social Morrison, Victoria Ryan, and Aubrey Smith.
behavior outcomes for all students.
We also honored the Second Grade class for
PBIS IS a prevention-oriented way for schools having no ODRs (Office Disciplinary Reports) for
to, among other things, maximize academic and the month of October. It’s hard to be perfect about
appropriate social behavior outcomes for students. anything, but they were perfect. Their names are:
It works well! If you remember from my previous Nazhoni Connor, Aki Goodsky-Spears, Kalvyn
column, in September students were encouraged Graue, Ira Isham, Rose’Lee Knott-Morgan, Jaida
to be Independent Learners. In October students Lambert, Victoria Ryan, and Richard Swinson.
were encouraged to be Responsible Learners, Congratulations to all the students, and their
and in November students are encouraged to be teacher, Mrs. Anderson.
Superintendent and
Respectful Learners.
Principal Steve Thomas
The sixth grade recently visited St. Paul for “We
We recently had our most “fun” event of the year In PBIS, students are taught how to behave in the Day”, which is a great program for young people
thus far. Students dressed up in their Halloween classrooms, on the bus, in the hall, in the bathrooms, throughout Minnesota. Over 18,000 students and
costumes and we had a parade of everyone in the etc. In many ways, it emphasizes students “Doing teachers came together at the Xcel Energy Center
small gym. My wife strongly encouraged me to on to others as we would have them do on to us.” for the annual series of events bringing together
dress up as Superman and she thought she would Our Counselor, Tara Fierke-Kleppe, is our coach students and world-renowned speakers and
lead by example and dress up as Superwoman. in the school for PBIS, and does a great job of performers committed to taking on one local and
You know, since I’m the Superintendent of Nett overseeing the program.
one global action.
Lake, why not dress up like Superman. Many of
the staff dressed up as well. Our Board President, One of the things we do each month is to recognize Some of the well-known names in attendance
Brandon Benner, also dressed up as Superman… students from each class who are particularly this year were NBA player Magic Johnson, actor
seems appropriate! Lots of fun for all!
exhibiting the specific positive behavior we Martin Sheen, country music group The Band
are hoping to see that month. Last month, in Perry, first female space shuttle commander Lt.
One of the important programs we have at Nett October for example, the following students were Colonel Eileen Collins, and actor JR Martinez.
Lake is PBIS – Positive Behavioral Intervention honored for being Responsible Learners: Bryce As always, please feel free to stop in and visit
and Support. PBIS is a framework or approach Chosa, Lila Chosa, Marriah Glowaski-Kingbird, with me at any time. As you can see, there is
for assisting schools in adopting and organizing Monique Graue, Rhonda Hoagland, Cayedon always something exciting happening at Nett Lake
behavioral interventions into an integrated Holmes, Cameron LaRoque, Scott Morrison, Sean Elementary!
October’s Students of the Month
who display Responsibility
The following Nett Lake School students were honored in October
for the many ways they practice responsibility. Congratulations
to the students for their heard work and leadership.
Hockey legend Henry Boucha
receives a standing ovation
from the Minnesota Indian
Education Association members
after he was presented with a
beaded tie from Ernie Stevens,
Chair of the National Indian
Gaming Association, District I
Representative Brandon Benner
and Tribal Chair Kevin Leecy.
Correction:
Back row: Monique Graue, Bryce Chosa,
Sean Morrison, Miigizi, Cameron LaRoque, Cayeden Holmes,
Rhonda Hoagland. Front row: Marriah Glowaski-Kingbird, Scott
Morrison, Aubrey Smith, Lila Chosa, Victoria Ryan.
DECEMBER 2014
Last month we ran a photo of Homecoming King & Queen
Marydith Poitra and Hunter Gilbert. We incorrectly wrote they were
students at North Woods. Marydith and Hunter were Homecoming Royalty
at Virginia High School.
We apologize for this error.
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Tribal Gov’t News & Reports
Ask Dr. Per Cap
Dear Dr. Per Cap: I have
been shopping a lot lately
and have run up all of my
credit cards. I love to shop
but I can’t afford all these
bills. What should I do? ~
Signed, Shopaholic
Dear Shopaholic:
Ask yourself this question: Do you control your
money or does it control you? There are a lot of
reasons why people shop. Feeling down? How
about some retail therapy, as they call it – shop ‘till
ya drop. You might feel better for a while, but the
party’s over when you get that credit card bill. And
then all of a sudden your money is controlling you
– you are working overtime just to pay your bills.
But there is a solution – think about other ways
to get that shopping fix without dropping a lot of
money at a store. Me, I never met a yard sale or
flea market I didn’t like. But there are other things
you can do too.
Bois Forte
Emergency Fund
The Emergency Assistance Fund
(EAF) was established by the Bois
Forte Tribal Council to help Band
members deal with emergencies.
The 2014 EAF has money available
for qualified applicants. To learn
more about the EAF or to download
the Guidelines & Application, visit
the Tribal Employment Rights Office
(TERO) page on the Bois Forte
website – www.boisforte.com.
Please note, applicants need to
provide all three of the following: a
signed application, proof of denial
from another funding source, a quote
or bill for the item you are requesting
assistance with. Applications that
do not include all three of the above
items are considered incomplete.
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Ever go shopping without money? I do it all the
time and it’s one of the best ways I know to avoid
those impulse purchases that cause people to dip
into savings and add to those pesky credit card
balances.
Here’s how: next time you go to the mall, leave the
billfold at home. That’s right – no cash, no debit
cards, and definitely no credit cards. Now shop
till you drop! Try on clothes, test out the latest
electronics, take a stroll through the food court,
do anything you like, just don’t spend any money.
You’ll probably come across a few items you think
you really want and be disappointed that you don’t
have the money to buy them, but that’s the whole
point. Just promise yourself that you’ll wait at least
two days before you come back and buy anything.
This will give you time to think about just how
important those purchases really are to you. If
after two days you find that you still want them, go
ahead and make the purchases. But on the other
hand, if you discover after two days that you don’t
feel that strongly, hold off for another two days
before asking yourself again how important they
are. Who knows? You might wind up forgetting
about the stuff all together and be really glad you
saved your money. Either way, even if you do go
back to the mall, you’ll still avoid a few impulse
purchases for those items that you realize you
never truly wanted in the first place.
And that means a larger balance in your bank
account, fewer charges on your credit card, and
more dollars in your pocket. What’s not to love
about shopping without money?
So next time you are heading out to the mall, stop
and think – is there another way to pursue your
love of shopping without letting your money
control you?
Ask Dr. Per Cap is a program funded by First
Nations Development Institute with assistance
from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation.
For more information, visit www.firstnations.
org. To send a question to Dr. Per Cap, email
[email protected].
Majority of drug-addicted newborns in
Minnesota are Indian
National news sources are calling it an epidemic: the huge rise in the number of babies born addicted
to powerful drugs. In America, every hour a baby is born addicted to prescription painkillers like
Oxycontin, Vicodin or Percocet.
Here in Minnesota, the number of pregnant women addicted to opioids like Heroin, Methadone and
Fentanyl doubled between 2009 and 2012, as did the number of addicted newborns.
But the numbers in Indian Country are much, much worse. In 2012, 3% of Minnesota newborns were
addicted to drugs. More than one-quarter of those babies – 28% – were Indian, even though natives
make up only a fraction of the state’s population. The effect on the babies is horribly obvious. They are
often inconsolable and fearful. They have uncontrollable tremors. Their bodies are racked by vomiting
and diarrhea.
“Because of our remote location, the problem is not quite as bad at Bois Forte as it is on other larger
reservations, such as Red Lake, White Earth, and Fond du Lac,” said Angela White of Bois Forte’s
Child Protection Services. “But it is a major concern when even one child is affected, and Bois Forte
is seeing a growing number of new babies born to mothers who are using.”
Become a foster family
There is a huge need for native foster homes, both for babies born
addicted to drugs and for other Indian children. To learn more, contact
Angela Wright at 218-757-3295 or [email protected].
DECEMBER 2014
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Health
New ways to beat Diabetes
Leading diabetes researcher George King, M.D., says. “That puts less stress on your beta cells” –
offers the best tactics for fighting the blood sugar the cells in your pancreas that make insulin.
disorder.
2. Don’t rely on supplements. New research
The bad news first: More than 29 million Americans finds that whole foods – think mainly fruits and
suffer from diabetes – a startling 10 percent jump vegetables – contain molecules that help activate
in just two years – and an additional 86 million the nutrients your body needs for weight and
of us are at high risk for developing this chronic, blood sugar control. “That’s why food works
debilitating disease according to the U.S. Centers and supplements don’t,” King says. “When you
for Disease Control and Prevention.If you’re getting purify the vitamins out of the vegetables, you also
older or putting on weight, your risk for diabetes eliminate the antioxidant-activating molecules.”
goes up. The promising news: Research shows that
a few basic lifestyle changes can prevent and, in 3. Get 6 to 8 hours of sleep nightly. In one multistudy
some cases, reverse the disease, says George King, analysis, researchers at the University of Warwick
M.D., director of research at the Joslin Diabetes in England found that people who slept less than
Center at Harvard Medical School and author of five or six hours a night were 28 percent more likely
the forthcoming book The Diabetes Reset: Avoid It. to develop diabetes than those who slept six to eight
Control It. Even Reverse It. A Doctor’s Scientific hours. And even though we’ve been told you can’t
Program. “Many people are not aware that you can “catch up” on sleep on the weekend, adding more
improve your body’s response to insulin and ‘reset’ hours on those days was shown in another study to
your natural ability to metabolize the glucose in improve insulin sensitivity.
your blood,” King says.
4. Calm yourself. “When you’re stressed, your
Here’s what you need to do.
levels of the stress hormone cortisol go up, and
inflammatory chemicals called cytokines increase,”
1. Cut the fat, up the fiber. The ideal diabetes King says. “Both of these cause insulin resistance,”
prevention diet should consist of 15 percent fat, which leads to diabetes. The ways in which people
15 percent protein and 70 percent carbohydrates, combat stress – by consuming high-fat and highwith the majority of those carbs coming from fruit, sugar foods – only compound the problem. Stressvegetables and whole grains¸ King says. “High reduction programs can help; they improve blood
fiber is the key, because fiber makes you fell full sugar control, too, recent studies find.
quicker and helps absorbs calories slower,” King
Don’t let the flu
ruin your holidays
Influenza is a contagious respiratory
disease caused by a virus that
attacks the nose, throat, and lungs.
It is not the same as the stomach
flu. The Center for Disease Control
recommends everyone 6 months & older should
get a flu shot each year. Call the medical clinic
in Nett Lake at 218-757-3650 or Vermilion at
218-753-2182 to schedule your flu shot.
Influenza Symptoms include: fever, dry cough/
sore throat, headache/stuffed up nose and
extreme tiredness/body aches.
Influenza symptoms come on quickly. Getting
the flu shot helps prevent Influenza. You can also
minimize the risk of getting sick by frequently
washing your hands.
DECEMBER 2014
5. Stop being a weekend warrior. To keep
diabetes at bay, physicians recommend 150
minutes of exercise a week. Just don’t do this all
at once. Exercise helps the body become more
sensitive to insulin, but the effects of this insulin
sensitivity last just 36 hours; ideally, you should be
exercising every day or every other day – not once
on the weekend for several hours.
6. Exercise in a cold gym. When the temp is at
least 62 to 65 degrees, you have an even greater
chance of generating and activating so-called
brown fat, which keeps your organs warm and
promotes lean muscle tissue and calorie burning.
Preliminary research shows it may also reduce
insulin resistance and improve glucose.
7. Ask about new meds. The latest class of diabetes
medications blocks the kidneys from reabsorbing
glucose. So diabetes patients who take the drug
end up getting rid of excess glucose through their
urine. “Some doctors don’t much like this because
philosophically, it means you’ve given up trying to
control how much glucose you have in your body,”
King says. Plus, more glucose in your urine could
mean more urinary tract infections. But ultimately,
these medications do rid the body of excess glucose
– and it’s the glucose that does the most harm.
Gabrielle deGroot Redford - AARP The Magazine
– Real Possibilities – October/November 2014
Youth anti-smoking symposium
Ain Dah Yung Center’s 5th Annual Tobacco
Prevention and Wellness Symposium was attended
by 140 Native American youth on Thursday,
October 16th in St. Paul. Justin Huenemann, an
enrolled member of the Navajo Nation with a
20-year career dedicated to resolving issues and
developing innovative programming focused on
Native Americans served as Emcee. Larry Yazzie,
a two-time World Champion Fancy Dancer and
the Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa/
Meskwaki tribe member, jumped started the day
with an up-beat keynote address that combined
dance and education.
The youth participated in three workshops:
• Food is Medicine – Youth where challenged
to ask and answer the important question,
“Where does your food come from?” which
lead to learning about the importance of food
and nutrition, unique challenges facing Native
communities and how to garden and what it
means to eat garden to table. Presented by
Austin Bartold, Lac Courte Orielles Ojibwe tribe
member.
• Creating a New Generation of Native
Leaders – Participants were inspired to think
of creative ways to give back, while reflecting
on historical facts about Native3 Communities
and identifying a space for a new generation of
Native leaders. Presented by Colin R. Wesaw,
Potawatomi and Mohawk tribe member.
• Tradition IS Prevention – Shea Fleming, Leech
Lake Band of Ojibwe tribe member presented this
Participants ended the day in celebration with a
interactive session about traditional values that
powwow.
promote healthy lifestyle choices.
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Community News & Announcements
The truth about our origins
will set us all free
The Duluth News Tribune, Mesabi Daily News, Indian Gaming Magazine
and National Native News printed this guest column by Bois Forte and
Minnesota Indian Affairs Council Chair Kevin Leecy just prior to the
Nov 2 Rally against Racism held at the University of Minnesota TCF
stadium before the Minnesota Vikings vs. Washington NFL game.
In Germany, students in grades K-12 receive mandatory instruction about the
Holocaust. In South Africa, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission bore
witness to the injustices of Apartheid. These countries took such public steps
because they understand that casting light on the dark chapters of history is
the only way move beyond guilt and anger to real healing.
It is time for America to shine a light on its relationship with Indians.
For too long, only bits and pieces of the story have been told. Columbus
sailing the ocean blue. The first Thanksgiving at Plymouth. Spaghetti
westerns and noble savages. The truth, as truth always turns out to be, is
much more complicated.
When Europeans began their influx into this continent, there were tens of
millions of native people here with distinct cultures, communities and forms
of governance. Europeans, and later Americans, who wanted the indigenous
peoples’ lands and resources reacted in a variety of ways that included
deception, outright lies and genocide.
I am not saying this to make anyone feel bad. I am saying it because it is the
truth – our truth as Americans – and until we acknowledge it and find a way
to deal with it, we cannot move forward as a stronger, more united country.
If we want it to be in the past, then we have to get past it.
Here is a timely example of the kind of education that would help. The Vikings
football game against the Washington Redskins is this weekend. For years,
groups have worked hard to get sports teams to change names and mascots
that are based on Indians. Opponents of name change have frequently said
that calling teams things like Braves and Redskins is a compliment, a tribute
to the warrior tradition of so many Indian cultures.
In fact, redskin was a term used to encourage bounty hunters to kill Indian
people. An 1863 clipping from The Daily Republican in Winona announced,
“The State reward for dead Indians has been increased to $200 for every redskin sent to Purgatory. This sum is more than the dead bodies of all the Indians
east of the Red River are worth.” Some bounty hunters were paid different
rates for Indian men, women and children – sort of a sliding scale based on
body parts. Nathan Lamson, who shot and killed the Dakota leader Little Crow
during the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862, was awarded a special payment of $500
in 1864 by the Minnesota Legislature for “rendering great service to the State.”
This kind of thinking continued into the twentieth century, up to and including the
highest levels of government: President Teddy Roosevelt once said, “I don’t go so
far as to think that the only good Indians are dead Indians, but I believe nine out of
ten are, and I shouldn’t like to inquire too closely into the case of the tenth.”
Again, I don’t say these things to create bad feelings. The point is that bad
feelings already exist in both the Indian and non-Indian communities – hurt,
anger, guilt, confusion – and that if we are to move past them, we have to
squarely face our history. Only then can we look to our future.
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What do you like about
the new clinic?
Everything about it is wonderful, especially the
space. There is more privacy for patients and
I like the separate areas for health and dental
care. I’m proud to be part of the team that works
in this place.
Cheryl Debelak
Receptionist, Vermilion Clinic
There is a lot to like. The area that was designed
for medical records is a good feature we lack in
Nett Lake. I think having Kathie Holman from
our staff in on all of the construction meetings
brought an understanding of our process and
procedures that really helped with the design
and construction of the clinic.
Jeneal Goggleye
Commissioner, Health and Human Services
The new x ray and dental equipment is top notch.
I like the outside trim color and architecture
because it looks native. When you walk in, it’s
homey and warm, you don’t have the same
feeling you get when you go into a clinic or
hospital elsewhere. You could almost welcome a
sore throat for a chance to walk into this place!
Bernie O’Leary
Coordinator, Vermilion Fitness Center
The passive solar technology to preheat air for
the building heat is a good feature. I also like
the large windows and beautiful view for both
patients and staff.
Kami Woodridge
Indian Health Services, Facility Management
Engineer
The location on the lake is beautiful and the
entire building has a good, comfortable feeling.
The providers are happy with their workspace
and equipment.
Robert Allard
Indian Health Services, Program Manager and
Clinical Engineer
DECEMBER 2014
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Get Ready. Get Set.
ENROLL TODAY!
The MNsure 2015 open enrollment period is now open
through February 15, 2015. In order to secure coverage
for January 1, 2015, enrollment must be complete by
December 15, 2014.
Enrollment is available year-round for consumers eligible
for MinnesotaCare or Medical Assistance, and members of
federally-recognized Indian tribe. However, descendants
of enrollees without insurance or those who may want to
change plans have to enroll during the enrollment period.
Band members and descendants with questions are
encouraged to contact Cathy Chavers at 218-757-3295
ext. 212.
Mii gwech!
To all those who helped and were involved with the
Fundraising Benefit held at the Vermilion Wellness
Center in Tower on October 18th, 2014.
I was overwhelmed by the support and generosity you
have shown me as I fight my battle against lung cancer.
Thank you to all who attended the spaghetti dinner,
purchased raffle tickets, gave donations and provided
their support with cards and prayers.
Special thanks to Pam Hughes for organizing the Benefit
and Louise Isham for the awesome poster she designed.
Rosemary King
Boys & Girls Club
Holiday Hours
DECEMBER 2014
Terri Drift was the
lucky winner of 500
gallons of propane
donated by Ferrellgas as
a raffle prize at “A Rose
for Rosie Fundraiser
-- Fight Like A King”
benefit for Rosemary
King that was held at
the Vermilion Wellness
Center on
October 18, 2014.
Come and enjoy your Christmas vacation from school at the Boys & Girls Club!
The Nett Lake and Vermilion Boys & Girls Clubs will be open throughout the holiday
vacation with the exception of Christmas Eve and Day and New Year’s Eve and Day.
In Nett Lake, club hours are Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In Vermilion, holiday club hours are Monday - Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Page 14 • Bois Forte News • December 2014
Community News & Announcements
Trina Marie Day
Wilbert “Sonny” Strong Jr.
Wilbert “Sonny” Strong
Jr., 52, whose Indian name
was “aakiia anakwad”,
meaning Thunder Cloud,
passed away on Monday,
November 10, 2014
at Essentia Health in
Duluth.
Trina Marie Day, 46, of
Nett Lake, passed away
unexpectedly of natural
causes on Friday, October
31, 2014, at the Cook
Hospital.
Trina was born on February
27, 1968, in Virginia and
Trina Marie Day
grew up in Nett Lake. She
attended schools in Nett
Lake and Orr. Trina lived in Virginia for several
years and moved back to Nett Lake eight years ago.
She was employed as a teacher’s aid in Nett Lake
and loved working with children in their learning.
Trina was currently taking classes to pursue
her teaching degree. She courageously battled
Wegner’s disease for many years. She was talented
at doing crafts, enjoyed boating and her family
fondly recalls her times duck hunting. Trina was
very much loved and was supportive of others in
all their endeavors. She will dearly be missed by
family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her father, Felix “Lucky”
Isham; a granddaughter, Chimaira Villebrun and an
infant sister, Christine Day.
Trina is survived by a son, David M. Villebrun Jr.
of Nett Lake; a daughter, Jeanna Marie
(Thomas Fairbanks) Day of Osage, MN; her mother,
Jeanne A. Day of Nett Lake and grandmother,
Josephine Chavers of Nett Lake;6 brothers, Steve
(Jessica Pass) Isham of Duluth, William (Starr
Lanham) Isham of Duluth, Eugene Isham of
Bemidji, Joseph Isham of Cass Lake, Christopher
Day of Nett Lake and John M. Day of Nett Lake;
4 sisters, Melissa K. Strub of Blaine, Tina (Steven)
Murray of Baraga, MI, Joey L. Day of Virginia, and
Julie A. Isham of Duluth; 4 Grandchildren, Devina,
Dakota, Ivan, and one more expectant grandchild;
along with many aunts, uncles, and many other
special extended family.
SERVICES: Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM
Wednesday, Nov. 5th in the Nett Lake Baptist
Church. Rev. Kevin Land will be the officiant.
The cemetery graveside Spiritual Advisor will be
Thomas “Jay” Saros. The bearers will be: David
M. Villebrun Jr., Christopher Day, John M. Day
and Henry Villebrun. The honorary bearers will be:
Barry Day, Damon Day, Dean Day, Cody Wright,
David M. Villebrun Sr., Steve Isham, William Isham,
Joseph Isham and Timothy Chavers. Interment
will be in the Nett Lake Cemetery. Arrangements
are with Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook
BOIS FORTE NEWS
Wilbert “Sonny”
Strong, Jr.
Sonny was born on
January 21, 1962 in
Cleveland, Ohio the son of Wilbert and Patricia
(Tibbetts) Strong Sr. He grew up in Nett Lake
and attended school in Nett Lake and Orr.
He furthered his education by going to carpentry
school. He lived in Duluth from 1989-2000
where he worked for a commercial cleaning
company. Wilbert returned back to Nett Lake
and worked at the Nett Lake sawmill. Sonny had
a passion for mechanics and enjoyed working on
cars with his uncles Herb and Reggie. His family
fondly recalls that he had talent for winning arm
wrestling contests. He was a member of the Bois
Forte Band of Chippewa.
He is preceded in death by his mother Patricia
Strong in 1973, three brothers, Gregory Strong
in 1980, Gary Donald Strong in 2000 and
Kristopher Strong in 2011.
Sonny is survived by his father Wilbert Strong
Sr. of Nett Lake, 3 sisters Connie Strong of
Duluth, Kathy (Kenneth Lien Sr.) Strong and
Dawn (Leonard Howard) Strong, both of Nett
Lake, along with numerous nieces, and nephews.
SERVICES: Traditional services will be held
at 10:00 AM, Thursday, (Nov. 13th) at the Nett
Lake Community Center. The wake will be
start at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Center. The
Spiritual Advisor will be Steven Jackson. Casket
bearers will be his nephews: Carl “JR” Carlson
III, Jonathan “Johnny” Carlson, Gregory
“Chesty” Strong, Shane Lien, Luke Strong,
and Josh Strong. Honorary bearers will be: Joe
Boshey, Gary “Squeek” Strong, Steve Isham,
Ron Boshey, James Boshey, Henry Villebrun,
William Chavers, Gene Boshey Jr., Raymond
Thompson, Mike Thompson, Lance Hill and
Leonard Howard. Burial will be in the Nett Lake
Village Cemetery. Arrangements are with the
Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook.
Mii gwech from Morrison family
We would like to thank everyone who cared about our mother, Priscilla Morrison, during her lifetime.
Mii gwech to the doctors and nurses of the Cook Hospital for all the care provided whenever she required
hospitalization; to Dr. Helliloid, Ray Hawk and Bois Forte Medical staff for the care and concerns our
mother needed, especially their home visits when she was unable to go to the clinic. Mii gwech to the
Bois Forte Ambulance volunteers for their quick response when they were needed, to the St. Louis
County 911 dispatchers for all their help over the past few years, to the Elderly Nutrition Program for
all the meals they delivered, to the community health nurse and CHR’s for the care provided, to Connie
Harjo and Cathy Chavers who provided help with all the medical financial concerns our mother had, to
Warren and Betty MaLaker , to Joel Astleford, Brian Whiteman and Warren Villebrun at the cemetery, to
the East Range Hospice for the care and compassion provided, to Doris Isham and Roxanne Goggleye
for preparing the food menu, to all who donated food, etc., to Loren “Rasin” and April LaFave, Merrilee
Littlewolf, Marilyn Geshick, and everyone who helped cleanup following the service.
We are grateful to everyone who donated food, water, coffee, pop plates, napkins, plastic ware, cups,
sugar, creamer, etc., to our mother’s home immediately following her passing. To the grandsons,
son and nephew, Freddie Isham, who kept the fire going 24/7. To Tom Burr for donating the make
shift roof that allowed the fire to keep burning through the rain.
Mii gwech to our mother’s sister, Fern Isham, and daughter-in-law, Frances “Cisco” Isham for always
coming to stay with her whenever other family matters arose. To Gene Goodsky, Spiritual Advisor,
and Pastor Kevin Land for officiating at the service, this was a great honor for our mother. Thank you
to Eddie Chavers for help with the IT equipment and Julie Whiteman for the beautiful piano music.
We are also grateful for all the cards, monetary and flowers donated by everyone. To anyone we may
have forgotten to mention, we apologize and say thank you. Monetary donations will be used to pay
for a headstone and a gathering of Priscilla’s children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
DECEMBER 2014
Page 15 • Bois Forte News • December 2014
Pharmacy Hours
at Bois Forte
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(Closed 12:15-12:45 p.m.)
Congratulations to
Jaylen Strong, son of
Corey Strong and Teresa
Knifechief.
Jaylen, a senior at North
Woods was named to the
Nine-man Academic AllStar Team in recognition
for his performance in the
classroom, on the football
field where he plays tight
end, as a leader at school
and strong community
member.
Jaylen plans to attend the
University of Minnesota
and study dentistry.
DECEMBER 2014
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Tribal Council
Kevin W. Leecy
Chairman
David C. Morrison, Sr.
Secretary/Treasurer
Karlene Chosa
District I Representative
Brandon Benner
District I Representative
Ray Toutloff
District II Representative
December 2014