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Anishinaabeg Today
A Chronicle of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe
Vol. 14, No. 11
White Earth, Minn.
[email protected]
Flagging Down the President
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
From Chairwoman Erma J. Vizenor
Nelson Timber Settlement
At a special meeting of Minnesota Chippewa Tribal Executive
Committee (TEC) on Oct. 1, five of the six MCT bands reached an
agreement on the distribution of the Nelson Timber Settlement. White
Earth, Mille Lacs, Fond du Lac, Bois Forte, and Grand Portage Bands
voted for the agreement. Leech Lake Band voted against. The agreement on timber settlement distribution ends 12 years of stalemate at the
MCT/TEC. With interest, the original $20 million settlement is now
approximately $28.4 million.
The settlement, an adjustment for shortage paid to Indians for timber on the six MCT reservations, is monetary only. Timber “experts”
estimated that the shortage for White Earth was 9 percent; Leech Lake
was 69 percent; other four reservations loss divided remaining 22 percent.
After our research on the Nelson Act, White Earth disputed the 9
percent loss and rejected the timber “experts” estimates. Special recognition goes to then attorney Zenas Baer for his diligent historical
research and legal argument on our behalf. I went with Zenas Baer to
the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) in Washington, D.C., to tell our
story. White Earth had lost nearly all of our land and timber in the
Allotment process. The Nelson Act further harmed White Earth by the
loss of four townships in northeastern part of the reservation, prime
stands of timber that was not included in the timber settlement. White
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“Three-Peat” Pie Camp
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Chairwoman Erma J. Vizenor, District I Rep. Irene Auginaush and tribal police officer Shane
Auginaush presented the White Earth tribal flag to President Barack Obama on Sept. 12 in
Minneapolis. The three were on hand to listen to the President speak on health care reform.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the White Earth Reservation is pleased
to announce it has received continuation funding for its diabetes prevention program.
The Indian Health Service (IHS), National Congress of American
Indians (NCAI), Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and Nike,
Inc., have partnered to create a program aimed at reducing the onset of
diabetes among Native American youth. The program—On the TRAIL
(Together Raising Awareness for Indian Life) to Diabetes Prevention—
is an innovative combination of physical, educational and nutritional
activities that promote healthy lifestyles. TRAIL is a 12-week program
that provides youth with a comprehensive understanding of healthy
lifestyles aimed at helping to prevent diabetes.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the White Earth Reservation is pleased
to have been selected as one of the 40 grant recipients to participate in
this exciting initiative. Funding for this project has been provided by
Indian Health Service.
Members draw from tribal traditions and history to learn about
nutrition, food choices and the impact of diabetes. They then apply
decision-making and goal-setting skills in the Physical Activity
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Photo by Gary W. Padrta
Mike Keezer Sr. received a T-shirt for winning the pie eating
contest on Sept. 12 at the Naytahwaush Harvest Festival and
Traditional Pow Wow. This is the third year in row he has won.
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Earth asked for a per capita distribution of the settlement.
The BIA conducted its research on the Nelson timber
settlement for the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and concluded that a per capita distribution was the only fair
method of distribution. White Earth’s position on the
Nelson Timber Settlement has been the per capita distribution. Leech Lake’s position has been 69 percent of the
settlement. Grand Portage, Fond du Lac, Mille Lacs, and
Bois Forte position has been one-sixth (1/6) of the settlement.
Many proposals on distribution of the settlement
funds have been discussed and rejected by the MCT bands.
Congressmen Peterson and Oberstar would not move legislation through Congress without an agreement at MCT
level.
In a recent compromise, five of the six Bands reached
an agreement. Although not one of us got 100 percent of
what we wanted, the compromise was long overdue. Now
I will go to Washington with MCT bands to request legislation for the final distribution of the settlement.
Generally, the agreement on distribution is:
 Approximately $1 million for MCT legal fees.
NayTahWaush Harvest Festival and Pow-Wow 2009
The NayTahWaush Community Council would like to
say Chi-Mii-gwech to all the people who worked behind
the scenes donating their financial support and volunteer
services. We are thankful for everyone’s support including
the spiritual leaders, announcers, arena directors, honor
guard, staff bearers, visiting royalty, contest judges, registrants/stampers, dancers, drum groups, singers, vendors
and spectators. Chi-Mii-gwech for contributing to the
huge success of the 2009 Harvest Festival!
We would like to recognize the following contributors
and volunteer workers:
White Earth Housing Donation Committee, Shooting
Star Casino, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community,
Erma Vizenor Chairwoman, Terry Tibbetts -- District 2
Representative, White Earth Veterans Association, White
Earth Police Department, White Earth Conservation
is sponsoring
Halloween Hayride
October 28
November 4
November 25
December 2
December 30
January 6
January 27
February 3
Women’s Shelter: A women’s shelter for domestic
violence has been one of my priorities. In my testimony to
the U.S. Department of Justice, I spoke for our women and
children who are victims of domestic abuse. White Earth
will build a women’s shelter. In addition, the Department
of Justice awarded $707,500 to the White Earth
Reservation to hire one full time domestic violence assault
investigator; one full time Administrative to support the
White Earth Down on Violence Everyday (DOVE)
Program; and one full time Elder Advocate.
New Circle of Life School Facility: We plan to break
ground in spring of 2010 for a new $17 million Circle of
Life School. Finally, after 10 years of trips and meetings
with BIA, we have the funds. Good news.
Meeting President Obama: Thank you, President
Obama for greeting Rene Auginaush, Shane Auginaush,
and me at the Health Reform rally in Minneapolis. Thank
you, Mr. President, for graciously accepting our gift, a
White Earth flag.
Thank You
The Naytahwaush
Community Council
Future Issues
 Per capita distribution to every MCT member in the
amount of $300 (totaling over $12 million).
 $2.5 million to each of six bands.
Friday, October 30
at 6 p.m.
by the pow wow grounds
and
Haunted House
(one night only)
Saturday, October 31
from 9 to 11 p.m.
at the NTW Community
Center
Department, Boys and Girls Club of White Earth NayTahWaush Unit, NayTahWaush Ambulance service,
NayTahWaush Fire Department, NayTahWaush Charter
School, Miskwaanakwad Security, Bawaajige, Darrell
“Boone” Wadena, Susie Ballot, Mike Dahl and the volunteers that helped put Sunday lunch together, served and
cleaned up.
We’d especially like to thank Earl Hoagland, Bill
Paulson, and the students of the University of Minnesota
St. Paul – CFAN (College of Food, Agriculture, and
Natural Resources of Sciences) for donating the wild rice,
providing the wild rice hot dish, serving the feast and for
clean up afterwards. Chi-Mii-gwech to everyone not mentioned that helped make this a memorable Native Harvest
Festival 2009!
Sincerely,
Your NayTahWaush Community Council Members
White Earth DOVEprogram takes
human rights violations seriously
By Julie
White Earth DOVEProgram
Sex trafficking is a modern-day form
of slavery and results in serious human
rights violations, including severe physical
and psychological injury to its victims. Sex
trafficking also includes prostitution.
Some of the risk factors associated
with sex trafficking are also similar to
domestic violence and sexual assault. The
following a partial list of similar factors:
chemical abuse, intimidation by or involvement with gangs, physical and emotional
isolation, prior sexual or physical abuse,
poverty, immigration status or race, lack of
preventive education about sexual exploitation, mental health issues, sexual orientation, language barriers, age.
Some of the common paths that lead to
sex trafficking are: relationship with someone involved in prostitution, history of
prostitution in the family, homelessness often due to estrangement or rejection by
family, drug/alcohol abuse, solicitation by
an adult.
Some times traffickers establish a
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romantic, platonic, or maternal relationship
to forge an emotional bond that makes it
difficult for a trafficked person to say no to
the demand to perform prostitution or to
leave the situation. In some other cases,
members of the family are involved in prostitution, so participation in prostitution is
not only demanded, but is normalized at a
young age.
The average age of entry into prostitution is 12-14 years of age. Recruitment
happens in some places like shopping
malls, strip clubs, correctional facilities,
drop-in centers, homeless shelters, and
schools. Recruitment also happens by electronic means such as the internet.
Recruitment can happen anywhere and in
any neighborhood store, bus stop, school,
or by another woman. Recruitment is not
just in big cities or their suburbs, it is also
on reservations. Recruitment is anywhere anytime!
Trafficked women and girls can be
found in a vast majority of different places.
Some of the most common places are escort
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Native reps, U of M scientists discuss
genetic modification of wild rice
The genetic modification of wild
race, a subject of ongoing debate and
research, was the focal point of a recent
University of Minnesota symposium that
several Bois Forte members attended.
The theme of the symposium was
“People
Protecting
Manoomin:
Manoomin Protecting People.” Its purpose, according to event planners, was to
generate dialogue and build trust between
university scientists and Tribal leaders,
“beginning a process of consensus to
bridge opposing worldviews.”
Don Chosa and Mike Connor served
as facilitators and presenters, Lester Drift
Sr. was participated in an Elders panel,
Bev Miller and her sister Martha
Anderson helped prepared rice for symposium attendees and Dorothy Hoagland
worked at the rice camp. As Band members, they were able to speak to the
sacred value of wild rice, which first signaled to Bois Forte’s traveling ancestors
that they had found a home on the shores
of Nett Lake.
That’s why the idea of genetically
modifying wild rice is laced with controversy and can easily elicit hesitation, if
not suspicion, among Native Americans.
Tribal Chair Kevin Leecy and Bois
Forte’s lobbying team spent dozens of
hours lobbying and testifying at the State
Legislature to put limits on legislation
proposed by the U of M to allow testing
of genetically modified wild rice. They
were successful and the current law prohibits testing from going forward without
the input of Tribes that have an interest in
wild rice. The University sponsored the
Symposium to try and continue the dialogue. They want to more fully explain
their interest in selective breeding as well
as develop a better understanding of
Native concerns and traditions related to
wild rice.
Chosa said he has felt uneasy about
the growing interest in genetically modi-
fied wild rice. Bev Miller said she appreciates the dialogue the symposium
spurred, and yet, at times, it didn’t feel
like the researchers and scientists were
really listening to the Band members.
“They just don’t understand we don’t
want them messing with the wild rice, to
the point where it’s no longer wild – it’s
just rice,” Miller said.
Chosa summarized the key messages
at the symposium in a report he delivered
to the Tribal Council. Among his messages:
The Anishinaabe people did not
have a clear understanding of the differences between selective breeding experimentation of cultivated wild rice and
genetic manipulation of wild rice and
more dialogue needs to occur with
University faculty so the Native groups
involved can have a better understanding
of these differences;
The University of Minnesota has
not conducted genetic manipulation
(GM) on wild rice but up to this point
have conducted research and experimentation on selective breeding and genetic
mapping;
Anishinaabe people were against
both genetic manipulation and selective
breeding of wild rice and that both could
cause damage to native stands of
manoomin through accidental crosspollinization.
Minnesota Tribes will appoint
representatives to create a unified task
force to monitor the study of wild rice.
Mike Connor felt the Symposium
was extremely worthwhile and the
University representatives walked away
with a better understanding of the cultural significance of wild rice. “I felt they
came to understand with their heart and
not just their head. The symposium
underscored the need for more dialogue –
and the close involvement of Native
Americans at every step.”
Tribal member selected to sing at event
White Earth DOVE Program
24-hour crisis line 1-877-830-DOVE (3683)
White Earth enrollee Angie
Krejce was selected to perform “Woman Sing The
Blues!” on Wednesday, Oct.
21 from 6-11 p.m. at Whiskey
Junction (901 Cedar Ave S in
Minneapolis). The event is
presented by the Greater Twin
Cities Blues MusicSociety and
The Whiskey Junction bar in
Minneapolis “I have been
singing around the Twin Cities
with local musicians and a
few of my own bands for 11
years. I am honored to be a
part of this night. If anyone is
in the Cities, please come out
and show some support for
me and also the Twin City
Blues!”
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By Kathy Quirk
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
The University of Milwaukee (UWM) is establishing
an institute for American Indian education, named for
Electa Quinney, a Stockbridge Mohican woman and pioneering Wisconsin educator.
David Beaulieu, professor of educational policy and
community studies in UWM’s School of Education, will
head the new institute as the Electa Quinney professor.
The institute grew out of an endowed professorship in
American Indian education established in 1999 through a
gift to the university from the Indian Community School.
Beaulieu served as the first Electa Quinney professor, but
left for Arizona State
University in 2004.
The position went
unfilled for several years,
but the university and the
Indian Community School
have worked to revive their
partnership and develop it in
a new, broader direction.
The opportunity to
establish the institute drew
Beaulieu back to UWM. An
enrolled member of the
Minnesota Chippewa Tribe,
White
Earth Reservation, he
Electa Quinney
is a nationally known expert
in American Indian education policy.
In addition to a long career in government and education, Beaulieu has served on the board of directors and as
president of the National Indian Education Association.
From 1997 to 2001, he was the director of the U.S.
Department of Education’s Office of Indian Education.
A broad approach
The UWM institute would have direct oversight of
American Indian education-related initiatives, but would
also bring together the perspectives of faculty and students
from a variety of disciplines and existing programs to focus
on education and policy issues in partnership with the
American Indian communities and tribes, says Beaulieu.
Research, service and learning opportunities would
focus both on American Indians and on non-Indians interested in working with tribal communities, according to
Beaulieu.
“There is a lot to know about the unique laws, government structures, natural environment, history and cultural
significance of American Indian tribes,” he says. “It is
important that those working with these communities know
this context so they are better able to work in partnership
with individuals and leaders.”
Research on water quality on tribal lands is one good
example of a potential collaboration, he notes. Public
health is another area in which research and projects specific to American Indian populations could be developed,
because American Indians in both urban and rural communities have statistically higher rates of diabetes, substance
abuse and other poverty-related health challenges.
“Too often, American Indians are seen as the subject of
research, and teaching,” says Beaulieu, “but
increasingly, American Indian tribes and communities
have sought to be consumers defining these needs directly,
including the need for educated professionals who can
work within their communities.”
In addition, American Indian university students at
UWM and elsewhere are increasingly interested in research
and learning experiences in their tribes and communities,
he says. Research and service programs at the undergradu-
Robert Durant named to NAHASDA
negotiated rulemaking committee
White Earth Reservation Housing Authority Director Robert
Durant has been selected as a member of the negotiated rulemaking committee that has been formed to develop recommendations
for a proposed rule to implement the Native American Housing
Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2008
(Reauthorization Act), as well as other previous amendments to the
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act
(NAHASDA).
“I am excited about working with you to develop the best possible set of regulations to implement the Reauthorization Act, and
I look forward to meeting you very soon,” said Sandra B.
Henriquez, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing.
“Thank you for your continued dedication and commitment to
improving housing conditions in Native American communities
throughout the nation.”
Several organizations nominated Durant for this position. The
selection process was competitive and lengthy but a greatful
Durant sees this as a win-win situation.
“This is our opportunity to make appropriate and needed
changes in public and Indian housing to benefit tribal people
throughout the United States and more importantly our own reservation,” said Durant.
The Department will soon publish in the Federal Register a
list of all negotiated rulemaking committee members. HUD will
also provide all tribes and tribally designated housing entities with
a Public and Indian Housing (PIH) notice describing the NAHASDA and Reauthorization Act amendments that it has determined are
subject to negotiation, those amendments that are self-implementing with or without a conforming regulation, and those that have
previously been implemented.
ate level could be a catalyst, encouraging more students to
go into graduate programs, he adds.
Laying the groundwork
The university and the Indian Community School, who
will jointly provide funding for the institute, have conducted focus groups among
Wisconsin tribes and communities as well as with
UWM faculty, staff and students in laying the groundwork for the new institute.
The institute will hire at
least one additional faculty
member initially. “We realized the scope of what we
wanted to do would require
more than one person,” says
Beaulieu.
In addition, the institute
will
seek grants in partnerDavid Beaulieu
ship with the American
Indian community to develop research and learning programs, according to Beaulieu.
The broad approach of the institute is very much in the
spirit of Electa Quinney, the educator for whom it is named.
Quinney established the first school in Wisconsin, says
Beaulieu, which served both American Indian and white
students.
“She saw education as a way of preparing young people to meet the challenges their communities faced. Today
the challenges are different, but we still need educated people who not only have the professional skills, but also the
knowledge of the unique community contexts in which
solutions must be developed.”
By Jill Doerfler
I just finished reading the new book Rainy River
Lives: Stories Told by Maggie Wilson. This is a
superb book of stories about everyday Ojibwe life
during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
The first sentence of the introduction written by
anthropologist Sally Cole reads: “The family was the
heart of Ojibwe society.” Cole was, of course, talking
about Anishinaabeg society 100 years ago, during the
time in which the stories were set. After reading that
sentence I thought: I hope that same sentence can be
written about us 100 years from now. Family has
always been of the upmost importance for
Anishinaabeg. During the process of constitutional
reform at White Earth, the importance of family was
discussed and is included in the constitution.
During the constitutional conventions delegates
also discussed time and the need for our constitution
to stand the test of time. A constitution is a document
that is rarely changed. White Earth’s efforts to adopt
a new constitution are historic. Much of the motivation for constitutional reform came out of problems
with the current Minnesota Chippewa Tribe constitution, which is unclear, poorly written and compromises our sovereignty by giving a vast amount of
power to the U.S. Secretary of the Interior.
Many families have been divided by the onequarter Minnesota Chippewa Tribe blood quantum
requirement and the people have asked for change.
Many families have some family members enrolled
as White Earth citizens while others are excluded
because they lack the required “blood.”
Cole’s comment about family reminds us of the
passionate speeches given at TEC meetings in the
1940s and 1950s when the MCT attempted to clarify
citizenship requirements by passing several resolutions that required lineal descent for citizenship.
For example at a TEC meeting in 1940, Bill
Morrell stated: “I feel this way. The only way we can
ever reach a settlement is that no matter how small
quantity of Indian blood a man has, he should have
the privileges of a Chippewa Indian. We are all
human, just like any other people in this world. Why
should you deprive your own grandson of the rights
of a Chippewa Indian? We aren’t like dogs, who forget their pups as soon as they are big enough to go off
by themselves.” Morrell also stated: “You can’t tell
your own relative to get out because they aren’t fullbloods. If you are a loving people, consider the people you are going to hurt by making that demarcation.”
His comments show us he thought family was
critically important. We see his parallel of excluding
family with the behavior of dogs. He wanted all
Anishinaabeg family members to be treated equally
and felt including all relatives is a sign of love for
each other. Morrell called upon the Anishinaabeg
values of love and family to guide the political decision of citizenship. During the constitutional conventions held at White Earth over the past couple of
years the delegates also identified both family and
love as core Anishinaabe values.
At the TEC meeting in 1940, Mr. Savage from
Fond du Lac noted that their forefathers had includ-
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Indian Bar Association, WE Tribal Council
honor Minnesota State Bar President Brisbois
Leo Brisbois, the first Minnesota State Bar
Association (MSBA) President of known American
Indian heritage and descent, was honored at a dinner
hosted by the Minnesota American Indian Bar
Association (MAIBA) on Aug. 21 in Mahnomen.
In addition to MAIBA members, attending the
dinner were members of the White Earth Tribal
Council, the MSBA Council, the Minnesota Supreme
Court, the Minnesota Court of Appeals, district
courts and several tribal courts.
Brisbois, whose father is an enrolled member of
the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, was presented a
White Earth flag by members of the Tribal Council in
recognition of his becoming the first American
Indian president of the MSBA.
White Earth Chairwoman Erma J. Vizenor and
White Earth Tribal Court Chief Judge Anita Fineday
spoke about White Earth’s constitutional reform
efforts and recent developments in the expansion of
the tribal court’s jurisdiction.
Brisbois, senior counsel with the Minneapolis
law firm of Stich, Angell, Kreidler & Dodge, PA,
By Crystal Redgrave
Pine Point Superintendent/Principal
Pine Point School held its first Family Fun Day
of the year on Sept. 25.
This was a very special day for the students,
staff, and community. The day of celebration for the
wild rice (manoomin) started at 11:15 a.m. with a
blessing by Juanita Blackhawk. The blessing was
followed by the wild rice feast sponsored by the
White Earth Land Recovery Program.
At 12:15, students, staff, and community members walked to the pow wow grounds. Teams were
set up to rotate through four stations.
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grew up in Hibbing, and graduated from Hibbing
High School in 1980. He graduated from Hamline
University School of Law in 1987. Brisbois’ parents,
Gabriel and Mary Ann Brisbois, live in rural Lengby.
MAIBA is a non-profit organization of
American Indian attorneys, law students and officers
of tribal courts. The organization also welcomes nonIndian attorneys and law students who are interested
in Indian Law.
With over 16,000 members, the MSBA is the
largest and most influential voluntary organization of
attorneys in Minnesota. It provides continuing legal
education and public service opportunities for
lawyers and assistance to the legal system. In recent
years, the MSBA has worked closely with the state
courts to advocate at the Minnesota Legislature for
adequate funding of the court system, public defenders, legal services for the disadvantaged and for adequate salaries for members of the judicial branch.
The MSBA also works with the Minnesota Supreme
Court on setting high ethical and practice standards
for Minnesota lawyers.
These stations consisted of the wild rice demonstration by Simon Zornes, rice sack race by White
Earth Diabetes Project, popped wild rice tasking test
by Carole Robinson from the University of
Minnesota Nutrition Program, and historical and
contemporary accounts by Juanita Blackhawk.
The day closed with the walk back to the school,
and an Ojibwa song by Melissa Fogleman’s third and
fourth grade students.
Three bags of rice along with cooking pots were
raffled off. Butch Tibbetts, Jeanna Fineday, and
Cathy Jones won the prizes.
We expect every Family Fun Day to be just as
eventful. You are invited to the next family Fun Day
on Oct. 29 at Pine Point School.
Rez Briefs
Elder Snow Removal Program
You must be an enrolled member at the age of 55 years or
older and live on the reservation. All elders must reapply this year.
Contact the White Earth Public Works Department for an application at 218-983-3202.
MICOE meeting
The November Minnesota Indian Council of Elders will meet
on Monday, Nov. 2 at the Naytahwaush Elderly Nutrition site.
Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. with meeting following.
COLS Quiz Bowl raffle
The Anishinaabe Quiz Bowl members have their annual raffle
board available during the school year. A raffle square cost is $1
per square. The money raised will help the Quiz Bowl class to host
their Quiz Bowl Competition in February 2010. The Halloween
Goodie Bag Raffle will include bags of candy, a bag of apples,
carmel, window clings, spider web, pencils, plates, napkins, make
up, cups, window clings and other miscellaneous items. The drawing will be held on Monday, Oct. 26 around 1:30 p.m.
Autism support group
The White Earth Autism Support Group will meet Tuesday,
Oct. 20 at 5:30 p.m., in the White Earth Child Care/Head Start conference room.
White Earth Urban Office moves
The Urban Office has moved into the new Minnesota
Chippewa Tribe building located at 1308 East Franklin Avenue,
Suite 210 in Minneapolis. The phone number, 612-872-8388 and
the office hours, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. are the same.
White Earth Ambulance raffle
The White Earth Ambulance Service is raffling off the following prizes: 1 hand scroll sawed Lord’s Prayer (only 23 made), 1
queen star quilt made by the White Earth elders, 1 GPS. Other
prizes may be added. The cost is $5 and funds will be used to purchase 21 highway safety winter coats to comply with the new laws.
Tickets can be purchased by any EMS worker in White Earth and
Naytahwaush. Drawing will be held Oct. 14.
Artists needed for Community Art Festival
TrekNorth Junior & Senior High School are sponsoring the
2nd Annual Community Art Festival on Nov. 28 in Bemidji. We
are seeking Minnesota artists to apply for one of 45 booth spaces
Wall space and tables will be provided at no cost, and each artist
will be given two meal vouches for the day. There is a $25 participation fee as well as a 5 percent donation of gross sales to
TrekNorth's Scholarship Fund. For more information call 218-4441888.
Looking for a job?
The White Earth Human Resources Department has a Job
Hotline. Call 218-983-3285 and ask for Ext. 1000. It has all the
current job openings.
Diabetes Bingo
Diabetes Bingo will be held Oct. 15 in Elbow Lake, Oct. 16 in
Rice Lake, Oct. 19 in Mahnomen, Nov. 6 in White Earth, Nov. 9
in Pine Point, and Nov. 13 in Naytahwaush. Bingo will begin after
the 11:30 a.m. elder nutrition meal. Bingo in Mahnomen will
begin at 1 p.m. at Valley View Apartments. All are welcome.
Photo by Shane Plumer
Kylie Warren, (from left) Jeron Butcher, Amelia Chavez, Blaze Tucker, Kianna Eischens, and
Teresita Diaz get ready for a sack race during Family Fun Day on Sept. 25 in Pine Point. Everyone
is invited to the next Family Fun Day on Oct 29 at Pine Point School.
Please notify WE Contract Health
White Earth Contract Health patients who are seen in the
emergency room must notify the White Earth Contract Health
Department within 72 hours of the visit or your charges can be
denied payment. If you do not have other third party coverage, you
may be referred to the Patient Benefits Coordinator to be screened
for other alternate resources. If you have any questions call 1-800477-0125 or 218-983-4300 Ext. 6280, 6281, or 6282.
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Naytahwaush Annual Celebration
THE DOCTOR’S CORNER
By David J. Bellware, OD
White Earth Health Center
Naytahwaush held
their annual
Harvest Festival
and Traditional
Pow Wow on
Sept. 11-13. Top:
Brad Estey and
Smokey the Bear
in the parade.
Left: Several people took part in the
memorial walk/run.
See more pictures
on Page 28.
Photos
by Mojo Littlewolf
Mahnomen Homecoming Royalty
Photo by Sue Gruman Kraft
In front are King Brandon White and Queen Heidi Houska, with crownbearers Titus Alvarado
and Anna Accobee. In back, left to right, are Kasey Swiers, Ryan Bendickson, Allie Handyside,
Chris Geray, Zach Neis, and Kim Vipond.
It has been estimated from vision and education experts who
site past studies on learning that as much as 90 percent of the material that people learn passes through the visual pathway. Now that
kids are back in school, it is timely to discuss how the visual system works with reading and learning. I will also discuss some
other near vision problems that can affect “older kids” as well.
First, a quick review of the visual system will be helpful.
While reading this column, it may be helpful to refer to Figure 1,
which illustrates the major parts of the human eye. Rays of light
that reflect off of
an image (a text
book, the chalkboard, a computer
screen, or anything else that we
can see), enter the
eye at the cornea.
The cornea is a
Figure 1
relatively-fixed
focus lens at the
front of the eye. From the cornea, the light rays pass through a hole
in the iris, which is called the pupil. The light rays are then further
focused by an adjustable (focusable) crystalline lens and ideally a
focused image appears on the retina at the back of the eye. The
retina converts light energy into electrical, nerve impulses that are
sent to the brain for processing via the optic nerve. This is a highly summarized explanation of how we see. It is important to note
that there are many factors that determine how well we see.
One of the most important factors that can affect our vision
and visual learning is a focused image on the retina. Therefore, we
will concentrate this article on the focusing or “accommodation”
system of the eye and some related eye problems that may be
encountered. Accommodation is the process of focusing the visual system from a distance point to a near object. This is a critical
task that students must be able to accomplish rapidly and accurately in the classroom in order to maximize learning.
Accommodation occurs when the ciliary muscle contracts and
changes the tension on the zonular fibers, which are attached to the
crystalline lens. This causes the lens to change shape or focus at a
near object. This is how a student is able to see the chalkboard at
a distance, and also see to take notes or read up close. Sometimes
children have visual conditions that can exert additional strain that
can prevent the focusing system from functioning efficiently and
accurately. An eye care provider can assess the visual system to
help ensure that it is functioning at its highest capacity. It is important for school aged children to have an eye exam at least annually.
Not only can “school aged kids” have difficulty with focusing
and reading, but “older kids” can also have near vision problems.
Many adults work at jobs that involve the use of computers and
other tasks that place high demands on near vision. In general
around the age of 42, adults will begin to experience a decrease in
accommodation called presbyopia. These factors have led to an
increase in the development of Computer Vision Syndrome.
Computer Vision Syndrome according to the American
Optometric Association, describes a group of eye and vision-related problems that result from prolonged computer use. It can cause
eye discomfort (strain and headaches) ,and difficulty seeing due to
blurred vision, dry eyes, and neck and shoulder pain when using a
visual display terminal (VDT) or computer for extended periods of
time.
Presbyopia can add to the near vision problems that a person
will experience during a normal average life span. Presbyopia is a
decrease in the focusing ability or accommodation of the eye. This
condition typically becomes apparent at about 42 years of age. At
this age, the crystalline lens inside the eye has grown in thickness
See Eyes Page 13
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Anishinaabeg Today
White Earth Reservation
Food Distribution
2205 271st Ave., Mahnomen, MN 56557
Hwy #200 - 13 miles east of Mahnomen
WHO MAY BE ELIGIBLE:
All persons residing within the White Earth Reservation boundaries, as well as any person enrolled in a federally recognized
Indian tribe residing near the reservation boundaries.
Enrollment must be verified. Food Distribution is an alternative to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).
Eligibility requirements: Effective Oct. 1, 2009
Household Size
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Monthly Income Limit
$1,044
$1,356
$1,667
$1,991
$2,329
$2,666
$2,978
$3,290
Submitted photo
From left: Lance Akers, Fundraising Coordinator, Northern Valley Honor Flight, Phyllis Skala,
Marketing Office Manager, Shooting Star, Eugene “Bugger” McArthur, General Manager, Shooting
Star, Romyn Hanks, Advertising Manager, Shooting Star, Tom Bement, Player Relations Manager,
Shooting Star.
Each additional member add $312
Household resource limit: - (i.e., cash on hand, checking
and savings accounts, stocks, bonds, saving certificates or
other negotiable/accessible certificates.)
a. $3,000 for all households with two or more members if
one member is 60 years or older.
b. $1,750 for all other households, including all one member households.
Documentation must be verified for all household
members when applying for USDA foods:
a. Address - must verify residency
b. Income - most current taxes, check stubs, etc.
c. Resources - bank savings, checking, CD’s, bonds, etc.
d. Social Security Numbers
e. Tribal identification (if applicable)
Deductions:
 20% deduction from household’s gross earned income
 Actual childcare expenses paid to non-household members
 Legally required child support payments to non-household
members, documentation required
 Medicare, Part B (Medical Insurance) and Part D
(Prescription Drug Coverage Premiums)
Office hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Distribution hours
Monday - Thursday
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Lunch
Noon to 1 p.m.
No distribution Fridays & last 2 workdays (inventory)
Phone: (218) 935-2233  Fax: (218) 935-2235
All applications considered without regard to race, color, sex,
age, handicap, religion, national origin or political belief.
DOVE
24 Hour Crisis Line
1-877-830-DOVE (3683)
Shooting Star
donates $1,500 to Northern Valley Honor Flight
On Sept. 22, Shooting Star donated $1,500 to the
Northern Valley Honor Flight. The Honor Flight is a
non-profit organization created to honor America’s
World War II veterans. Veterans are flown to
Washington, D.C., to see the National World War II
Memorial built in their honor.
The last World War II Honor Flight was Sept.
25-26 and took more than 400 local veterans to see
the Memorial. All expenses are covered by local
donations with no cost to the veterans. The donation
made by Shooting Star serves as a thank you to veterans for their service to our country.
The $1,500 check was presented by Eugene
“Bugger” McArthur, General Manager, Shooting
Star. Lance Akers, Fundraising Coordinator for
Northern Valley Honor Flight, was on hand at
Shooting Star to accept the donation on behalf of the
veterans.
According to Akers, the Honor Flight is, “our
generations’ way of saying ‘thank you’ to the members of our state’s greatest generation.”
For more information or to contribute to the
Honor Flight, contact Lance Akers at 701-238-9298
or email [email protected].
Shooting Star Casino, Hotel and Event Center is
located in Mahnomen. For more information about
Shooting Star call 1-800-453-7827 (STAR) or email
www.starcasino.com.
The U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
recently approved legislation written by Chairman
Byron Dorgan (D-ND) to strengthen law enforcement and justice in Indian communities. The bill had
strong bi-partisan support in the committee, which
approved it on a voice vote.
The legislation is in response to violent crime
that officials say have reached “epidemic” levels on
some reservations due to chronic underfunding of
law enforcement and justice programs, and a broken,
divided system for policing Indian lands.
The bill, known as the Tribal Law and Order
Act, is designed to boost law enforcement efforts by
providing tools to tribal justice officials to fight
crime in their own communities, improving coordination between law enforcement agencies, and
increasing accountability standards.
“The federal government made a number of
promises in formal treaties to Native Americans, and
one of them was to provide for their safety. Clearly
we are failing. The aim of this bill is to see that we
honor and keep those promises,” Dorgan said.
Dorgan noted that the lack of law enforcement
resources and confusing overlap of jurisdiction on
Indian reservations has created a situation where
reservation violence is so common that one in every
three Indian women will be a victim of violence in
her lifetime and where drug traffickers target tribal
communities as safe havens.
“American Indians have a right to feel safe in
their homes, and safe in their communities,” Dorgan
said. “The federal government has statutory and
treaty obligations to provide for reservation public
safety. This legislation takes steps to ensure that we
better meet those obligations and will help improve
the sense of security and justice for tribal communities throughout the nation.”
C ensus 2010: ‘It’s in Our Hands’
Anishinaabeg Today
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Lil Dream Catchers
opens in old Rice Lake Communuty Center
By Gary W. Padrta
Anishinaabeg Today
Citing a need for child care in the Rice Lake area
Lil’ Dream Catchers held a much anticipated grand
opening of their licensed day care on Sept. 11 in the
old Rice Lake Community Center.
After giving the opening blessing, Rice Lake
elder George “Porgie” Auginaush was visibly proud
of the occasion. “I never thought in my lifetime I
would see this,” he said.
“There is a need for this program in the Rice
Lake community,” said District I Representative
Irene Auginaush. “These are the most important
years for our youth.”
The program received a jump kick about a year
ago when White Earth Child Care Director Barb
Fabre met with White Earth Housing Authority
Director Robert Durant and discussed the possibility
of putting new life back into the Rice Lake
Community Center, which had seen better days.
Durant agreed and his crew then proceeded to
gut out the center and put it back together to meet the
needs of the day care program.
Running Lil’ Dreams Catchers is Terri Midbo
and her daughter, Casey Auginaush. Their program is
licensed by White Earth Child Care.
“I’m really excited about this,” said Midbo. “I
ran child care at my house a few years ago and I
jumped at the opportunity to run a day care in a bigger setting. I love working with kids.”
Lil’ Dream Catcher is open Mondays through
Fridays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Midbo is licensed to
take care of kids from 6 months to 12 years. Midbo
currently has eight toddlers ranging from ages 1 to 3.
With her daughter helping, Midbo said they even
accept some kids for a few hours after school.
The building also houses a Parent Resource
Center, which is separate from the day care. Fabre
said the space can be used for programs, classes, etc.
For more information on Lil’ Dream Catchers
call Midbo or Casey Auginaush at 218-694-2278.
Charles W. LaDue
Attorney at Law
(White Earth Enrollee)
 Personal Injury
 Insurance
Call Toll Free 1-866-784-6384
Coon Rapids, MN
Photos by Gary W. Padrta
Top: George “Porgie” Auginaush, District I Rep. Irene Auginaush, Casey Auginaush, Shayla
Hvezda, Child Care Director Barb Fabre, Terri Midbo, and Chairwoman Erma J. Vizenor. Bottom:
Lil Dream Catchers held an open house on Sept. 11 in the old Rice Lake Community Center.
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THE SHOT RECORD
Submitted by White Earth Service Unit and
White Earth Home Health Agency
Q. What is Novel A - H1N1 Influenza (swine flu)?
Novel A - H1N1 Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease caused by a new type A influenza virus
that has combined genes from pigs, birds, and
humans. This unique flu virus is very contagious and
is spreading from person-to-person. Like seasonal
flu, illness in people with H1N1 can vary from mild
to severe. Most healthy people recover from the flu
without problems, but certain people are at high risk
for serious complications.
Q. What are the signs and symptoms?
High fever, cough, sore throat, body aches,
headache, chills and fatigue. Some have reported
vomiting and diarrhea with the swine flu.
Q. How is it spread?
Coughing and sneezing of people with flu causing spreading from person to person. Touching
things that have been sneezed or coughed on.
Q. How can someone with the flu infect someone
else?
You may be able to infect others beginning one
day before getting sick and up to seven or more days
after becoming sick.
Q. What can I do to keep from getting or spreading
the flu?
* Get a seasonal flu shot (vaccine); and get the H1N1
flu shot if in a high risk group.
* Wash hands often for 20 seconds.
* Use soap and water or alcohol based hand sanitizer gel.
* Cough or sneeze into your sleeve.
* Put used tissues in waste basket.
*Wash hands after each time you sneeze or cough.
Q. What if I get sick?
Stay at home –limit contact with others. Do not
go to school or work until fever is gone at least for 24
hours without the use of fever reducing medicine.
Get medical care if you have the following:
• Trouble with breathing
• Pain or pressure in the chest
• Sudden dizziness
• Confusion; not waking up
• Severe persistent vomiting
Indian Health Services Health Centers
800-477-0125 or 218-983-4300
NayTahWaush Clinic
218-935-2238
Pine Point Clinic
218-573-2162
White Earth Home Health Agency
218-983-3286
Mahnomen Public Health
218-935-2527
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The White Earth DOVE Program would like to
remind you October is National Domestic Violence
Awareness Month, but shouldn’t it be everyday?
Here are some words of wisdom from area community members:
“Stop abuse now - so many times children are
taught by examples; we don’t want our children to
grow and think it’s right, get out of the relationship
before it’s too late!’ - Myra Londo
“Violence has no holiday—it happens at all
times, days, months of the year. Every nine seconds
someone is abused by their partner. We can all help
a victim by letting them know that the violence is
never their fault and they are not alone. Domestic
Violence was not a part of Native tradition, but by
allowing abusers to continue the cycles of abuse, it is
becoming a part of Native tradition…it has to stop!”
- Sonia Beaupre-Reich
“Native American Women experience domestic
White Earth Vocational Rehabilitation received
one of five $100,000 “Innovation in Transition”
grants that will fund projects exploring creative
approaches to job placement and career development
for people 14 to 25 years old who have significant
disabilities. Working closely with employers
throughout Minnesota, the projects will involve multiple governmental, educational, and nonprofit organizations.
“We expect that these pilot projects will help us,
along with our community partners and employers,
develop new models to better serve young people
whose disabilities might be viewed as barriers to
their ability to find meaningful work and live independently,” said DEED Commissioner Dan McElroy.
The Minnesota Department of Employment and
Economic Development’s (DEED) Vocational
Rehabilitation Services awarded the grants using part
of its $6.3 million federal economic stimulus alloca-
violence at a higher rate then any other group in the
United States. Please help educate your children and
the community and bring domestic violence to an
end.” - Kristi Crane
“From the days of old we are taught to honor our
women and children. A man would give his own life
for the women and children of our villages to provide
and protect them. We must teach our people the old
way of life and belief must continue and break the
cycle of abuse that has plagued many families for
generations. Lets all continue to move forward with
respect for life, peace and harmony and start a new
circle to end all forms of abuse for our generation
and future generations.” - Ozawe Gaabow
For more information or help, please call the
White Earth DOVE Program at 218-935-5554 or our
24 hour Crisis Line at 1-877-830-DOVE.
tion from the American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act. In total, the Minnesota Department of
Employment and Economic Development anticipate
career development opportunities for at least 120
young people in metro and rural parts of the state.
Introduction to Green Technology is a White
Earth Vocational Rehabilitation program at allows 15
young people with disabilities, who are enrolled
members or descendents of a federally recognized
tribe to build and install solar panels to provide supplemental heating in their family homes, while
exploring the renewable energy industry through
field trips, expert speakers, and research activities.
In addition, students will receive training on how to
create business and marketing plans. Each participant who completes the course will receive a stipend.
For more information on this project call White
Earth Vocational Rehabilitation at 218-935-5554.
2009 H1N1 Vaccine
Submitted by Melissa Wentz Opsahl, PharmD, CPS
Vaccines are the best tool we have to prevent influenza. The
seasonal flu vaccine is unlikely to provide protection against 2009
H1N1 influenza. A 2009 H1N1 vaccine is currently in production
and will ready for the public in the upcoming weeks. The 2009
H1N1 vaccine is not intended to replace the seasonal flu vaccine –
it is intended to be used along-side seasonal flu vaccine.
CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
(ACIP), a panel made up of medical and public health experts, has
made recommendations on who should receive the new H1N1 vaccine when it becomes available. Because the vaccine supply will
be released gradually as it is produced, a priority list has been
developed to focus on immediate immunization for:
• Those most vulnerable to this specific flu strain,
• Those most likely to spread the flu, and
• Sustaining health care workers so they can assist the sick in a pandemic.
As the CDC has studied the current outbreak, we now know
which groups are most vulnerable — younger people, pregnant
women, health care personnel, and people who have underlying
health conditions. Immunizing these groups first will help contain
the spread of the flu during the vaccination roll-out which may take
a few months.
Here are the statistics on who is most vulnerable to the novel
H1N1 flu:
• The infection rate for people 5-24 years of age is 26.7 per
100,000.
100,000.
100,000.
• The infection rate for people 65 years and older is 1.3 per 100,000
(or 20 times lower than in those 5-24 years age group).
Because of what we now know about H1N1 infection, the priority groups recommended to receive the 2009 H1N1 influenza
vaccine include:
• Pregnant women because they are at higher risk of complications
and can potentially provide protection to infants who cannot be
vaccinated;
• Household contacts and caregivers for children younger than 6
months of age because younger infants are at higher risk of influenza-related complications and cannot be vaccinated. Vaccination of
those in close contact with infants younger than 6 months old
might help protect infants by “cocooning” them from the virus;
• Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel because
infections among healthcare workers have been reported and this
can be a potential source of infection for vulnerable patients. Also,
increased absenteeism in this population could reduce healthcare
system capacity;
• All people from 6 months through 24 years of age
- Children from 6 months through 18 years of age because cases
of 2009 H1N1 influenza have been seen in children who are in
close contact with each other in school and day care settings, which
increases the likelihood of disease spread, and
-Young adults 19 through 24 years of age because many cases
of 2009 H1N1 influenza have been seen in these healthy young
adults and they often live, work, and study in close proximity, and
they are a frequently mobile population; and,
• Persons aged 25 through 64 years who have health conditions
associated with higher risk of medical complications from influenza.
These medical conditions are defined as:
Chronic medical conditions that confer a higher risk for
influenza-related complications include chronic pulmonary
(including asthma), cardiovascular (except hypertension), renal,
See Vaccine Page 17
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Anishinaabeg Today
Bumper crop: Wild rice brought in by the boatloads throughout Rez
Editor’s note: This article was first published in the Sept. 20 Detroit Lakes Tribune.
By Brian Basham and Pippi Mayfield
Detroit Lakes Tribune
Ardy McCradie of rural Grandin, N.D.,
came to Lower Rice Lake in Clearwater
County this year for vacation, which was
just for ricing.
“I’ve never seen anything like in my
whole life,” she said. “Everyone was coming in with boatloads (of wild rice). I’m
sure glad I was here.”
McCradie’s sons, Donald and Michael
Roy of Naytahwaush, were both ricing
Lower Rice Lake on Monday and Tuesday.
On Monday, the two ended up taking
1,028 pounds of wild rice in three boatloads, Donald Roy said. McCradie said
Michael told her he never thought he’d get
that much rice.
“That was a workout,” Donald said.
The brothers were back at it the next
morning with more than 35 other tribal
members. They expected to bring in another three boats full of green wild rice.
Ricing being a rigorous task,
McCradie’s job was to guard the rice her
sons brought into the pickup.
“If I tried to rice with my boys now,
they’d throw rocks at me,” she said laughing.
She stopped ricing about 30 years ago,
when she would collect wild rice with her
sister. Fifty to 60 pounds of rice back then
was a good take.
“If somebody came in with a full boat,
you were so proud of them,” she said. “But
when you come in and dump your boat and
go back out … jeeze!”
As for her decision to come to White
Earth for this year’s ricing season, she said
it was a very good choice.
“To come out and see the rice and visit
with everyone, it’s the best vacation I’ve
had in forever,” she said.
Drawn to the rice
Ricing history dates back many, many
years.
“Originally, our tribe was on the East
Coast,” Mike Swan explained. “Because we
were told to go to a place where food grows
on water, that’s where wild rice is. So, we
migrated here.”
Swan, who serves as the director of
natural resources for the White Earth
Reservation, said the Ojibwa Indians settled
here because of that wild rice and have been
harvesting it since.
“This year is a good year, but it’s late
like any agricultural crop. It’s late because
of the cool summer we’ve had,” he said.
The typical rice season runs from midAugust to the end of September, but this
year, the ricing didn’t start until after Sept.
4.
“The hot sun and weather the last week
has really ripened up the crop quite a bit,”
Swan said.
The season started on Tamarac Wildlife
National Refuge, with multiple lakes that
offer the perfect conditions for wild rice.
Ricing is only good in water about four feet
deep, the water needs to be clear, and there
can’t be boat traffic on the lake for the rice
to grow.
When the refuge became established in
1938, a portion of it was on the White Earth
Reservation.
An agreement was made that tribal
members would have priority privileges,
Lowell Deede said, on the reservation portion of the refuge. Deede serves as the
wildlife biologist on the Refuge.
The lucky winners
He said the tribal biologist does an
assessment each year to determine how
many boats can be put on each water body.
“They then have a lottery in White
Earth. For lakes that have more than five
boats — for example Rice Lake had 35
boats out there — members that are drawn
for ricing then select a lake chairman.”
The chairman then determines when
the bed is ready for harvest. Deede said
that’s important because some ricers may
try to get out early and end up ruining the
Photos by Sheila LaFriniere
crop.
Other boaters can also damage
the rice.
“Unfortunately, the fishermen
like it because it attracts bass or
something like that. At that time
though, the rice is still growing,”
Swan said. “There needs to be
more education out there. Most
people just see it as weeds that
gives good cover for bass.”
Bumper crop?
This year has been a good
year, though. As of Tuesday, the
White Earth Reservation had
already met its quota of rice purchased — 80,000 pounds.
“We sell it to the employees
and the elders. Some of the rice is
donated to our powwows, some of
the schools (receive some for students), different programs get
some, and we get a lot of written
donation requests for door prizes
for fund-raisers.”
There is an order form on the
whiteearth.com Web site where
people can order wild rice.
The tribe doesn’t sell to other
businesses, though, although ricers
can sell it if they choose.
“Usually there are others, like the
White Earth Land Recovery Project, that
buy rice, too, but it’s been pretty quiet out
there this year.”
Generally, Swan said, ricers use the
profits from the month-and-a-half-long ricing season to supplement their income for a
car, clothes, etc.
“I had one guy tell me it’s going to pay
for their heating bill for the winter,” Swan
said.
This year, the tribe paid $1.50 per
pound for green rice, which is before it is
processed.
Processing is key
Swan said there are about six people
who process the rice once it comes in off
the lake.
The water is taken out of the rice, then
the hulls are thrashed off the rice, then all
the dust and sticks are taken out and finally,
the seed remains.
“That’s all you have left is the finished
product.”
Swan said the process used to be done
by hand, by himself included as he was
growing up, but there is equipment used
now.
“It wasn’t easy work, I can tell you
that,” he said with a laugh.
“It’s a knack of knowing what you’re
doing, too. If you process your rice correctly, you should be able to save your rice up
to 20 years and it should be just like it’s
fresh,” Swan said.
If the rice isn’t processed correctly, it
will be mush. Properly processed rice
should cook up in 20 minutes.
On the lake
It’s all about experience. In four hours,
he said, an experienced ricer will harvest
about 400-500 pounds of rice. An inexperienced one will get 150-200 pounds.
“It’s a matter of knowing what you’re
See Rice Page 17
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Anishinaabeg Today
From left: Sharon Josephson, representing Congressman Collin Peterson, Chairwoman Erma J.
Vizenor, Andrew Gag, USDA Rural Development, Andy Martin, representing Senator Amy
Klobuchar, Deb McArthur, White Earth Tribal and Community College, Secretary-Treasurer Bud
Heisler, District II Rep. Terry Tibbetts, District III Rep. Gus Bevins, USDARural Development State
Director Colleen Landkamer.
New USDA Rural Development State Director
discuss investments with WE Tribal Council
USDA Rural Development State Director
Colleen Landkamer visited the White Earth tribal
headquarters on Sept. 17 to highlight $543,500 in
Rural Development investments on the reservation in
2009. Landkamer also met with the Tribal Council to
discuss future development opportunities and visited
projects that have been financed by Rural
Development.
14th Annual
White Earth Reservation
Job and Career Fair
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009
9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Waubun High School Gymnasium
Open to:
High school students grades 10th-12th,
and general public
Information from:
Area businesses and employers, colleges
& vocational school, military services,
scholarship programs, service providers,
employment and training programs.
For more information please contact:
Jennifer Scott, Leslie Nessman, Joan
LaVoy or Jody Steile at the White Earth
Tribal Offices: 218-983-3285.
“I am proud that USDA Rural Development and
the White Earth community have been able to form a
strong partnership,” said Landkamer, who was
appointed by President Obama to serve as State
Director on July 13. “It is important that we continue
to work together and make our partnership even
stronger in order to better meet the needs of residents
and businesses in the White Earth community.”
Rural Development financed four projects on
the White Earth Reservation during 2009. An
$89,000 low-interest loan and $75,000 grant will
help build a new day care center in the village of Pine
Point. The White Earth Tribe was also awarded an
$89,000 low-interest loan and $75,000 grant to build
a new day care facility in Mahnomen. Once finished,
both day care facilities will give parents a quality
local day care option, which helps create economic
development and an improved quality of life.
The White Earth Fire Department was awarded
a $16,000 to purchase protective gear and equipment.
Finally, the White Earth Tribal and Community
College was awarded an $199,500 grant through a
special set of funds reserved to assist tribal colleges
throughout the nation. The college will use the funds
to purchase and renovate an existing building in
Mahnomen.
USDA Rural Development finances housing,
infrastructure, renewable energy, business development and job creation in rural areas. For more information on Rural Development programs, visit
www.rurdev.usda. gov/mn. or call the local office in
Detroit Lakes at (218) 847-9392 Ext. 4.
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Learning to harvest wild rice
By Pippi Mayfield
DL-Online
Frazee-Vergas
teacher
Renee
Christofferson says her job is all about the
kids, but the Minnesota Indian Education
Association is saying it’s all about her and
what she does for those kids.
The MIEA is honoring Christofferson
with the Lifetime Achievement Award, to
be handed out at the annual convention Oct.
7-8 in Mahnomen.
“I’ve been going to the conventions for
years,” she said. When others would
receive the award, “I just sat there and
thought ‘wow, how great for those people.’
I never thought I’d be one of them.”
Christofferson, who grew up in White
Earth, graduated from Waubun and went to
college in Bemidji and Moorhead to earn a
degree in physical education. When she
was still student-teaching, her senior year
of college, she talked to the dean of students in Frazee at the time about an open
position for an Indian Education coordinator. A few months later, she started her new
job. That was 33 years ago.
“I feel like a part of the fixtures here,”
she said with a laugh.
“The reason this program was brought
into the school district was to mainly keep
Native American students in school,” she
said.
Since Christofferson isn’t licensed as a
counselor, she isn’t technically a counselor,
but she does work as an extension of counselors Ta Fett and Jamie Nelson at the
school. She works with students grades K12.
“I make sure they (native students) are
doing well academically, attendance is
great and they’re going to graduate.”
Christofferson said the position comes
naturally to her.
“It’s just part of my life, knowing my
culture,” she said.
When she received an e-mail from
MIEA about the upcoming convention, she
dismissed it until later that evening when
she had more time to read her e-mails.
That’s when she realized she had been
nominated for the Lifetime Achievement
Award.
The board asked her to send in a biography, which she said was really had to
write, and received an e-mail a few days
later saying she had been chosen as the
recipient.
She said it’s the MIEA board’s decision who is nominated and chosen to
receive the award.
“The board looks at who’s involved or
stands out. I don’t know how they picked
me,” she said with a laugh. “I’m here for
the students and here for the program.”
But on Oct. 8, during the convention
luncheon, Christofferson will be brought
forward and recognized for her work with
students.
“I love it here,” she said of her job.
Christofferson and her husband, Bill,
live in Fargo, where she commutes Tuesday
through Thursday to the district. There are
77 American Indian students in FrazeeVergas district that Christofferson works
with.
In the elementary school, she goes into
the classroom to help with tutoring, which
she said is nice to connect with non-native
students. She also serves as advisor to the
Native Club, which is open to any students.
“I love kids of all ages and my passion
for education has always been strong. I
believe everyone can learn as long as they
want to learn. Every day when working
with my students, I encourage and stress the
importance of school and how they have
the opportunity to become whatever they
set their minds to as long as they work for
it. Only they can achieve their goals.”
Mii-gii-way-win Advisory Board
approves donations for community needs
The Mii-gii-way-win Advisory Board
recently approved more than $7,600 in
donations for September. The following are
a sample of the requests they approved.
 $250 for Gathering for Our Children and
Returning Adoptees Powwow.
 $250 for the Minneapolis Thanksgiving
Celebration 2009 Powwow.
 $1,000 for the White Earth Holiday
Celebration (Twin Cities).
 $200 for the Callaway powwow.
 $500 for the Mahnomen - Wabun
Wrestling Booster Club.
 $3,699 for an oven hood at the Elderly
Nutrition Site in Rice Lake Community
Center.
 $1,000 for Ogema Days.
 $1,000 for the Elbow Lake Community
Council.
The Mii-gii-way-win Advisory Board
is committed to serving communities,
through economic opportunities, that promote the enhancement of the quality life for
tribal membership and their families. They
work diligently to serve the needs of organizations and charities requesting a donation, through a fair and effective manner in
order to ensure the preservation and respect
of the Native culture.
The board consists of associates
from the White Earth Reservation Tribal
Council departments and associates
from the Shooting Star Casino, Hotel &
Event Center. Funding is made possible
by the joint effort of the White Earth
Reservation Tribal Council and the
Shooting Star Casino, Hotel & Event
Center
Officials from the
University of Minnesota
and staff from the White
Earth Head Start
Programs staff got
together on Sept. 10 to
learn how to gather wild
rice. “Ah neen dush” is
a Science and
Mathematics
Enrichment Program
that provides training
and mentoring for the
teachers and staff
involved in the Head
Start programs on the
reservation. Top:
Learning to harvest wild
rice. Middle: Oscar
“Sunfish” Oppegard
explains how wild rice
is finished. Left:
Melissa Keezer, (standing) and Mackenzie
Wark.
Photos by
Gary W. Padrta
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“White Earth Public Transit (WEPT) is on the
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Public Works Director. Teamwork and input from
the public has been the key for Transit to reach the
most riders possible - time trials, test routes, and
questionnaires have helped guide WEPT in the right
direction.
The new fall 2009 schedule is in today’s newspaper on Page 14. “The Anishinaabeg Today is a
great way to get the information out to the people so
they may take advantage of this great service,” stated Tibbetts.
WEPT currently operates five buses on regular
routes throughout the White Earth Reservation, as
well as daily service to and from Detroit Lakes. This
past spring “group” rides became available. This
service has tallied more than 3,300 riders to date.
The Boys and Girls Clubs of the White Earth
Reservation is just one group using Transit, which
Eyes
All non-paid articles submitted to the AT will
be run on a space available basis.
serves clubs in Callaway, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush,
Pine Point, and White Earth.
According to Tim Reiplinger, CPO for the Boys
and Girls Clubs of the White Earth Reservation,
“White Earth Public Transit has been a huge asset to
the program, participation numbers have increased
by 20 percent due to the added transportation that
Transit provides. Because of the collaborative
efforts youth that were unable to participate due to
transportation now have the opportunity to get
involved in our programs,” said Reiplinger. “The
Boys and Girls Clubs of the White Earth Reservation
would like to thank the Transit department for their
willingness to provide transportation to the youth we
serve on a daily basis.”
Another new feature in the 2009 fall schedule is
local transportation on Mondays, Tuesdays and
Fridays in Naytahwaush and Thursdays in Pine
Point. These are the same days as IHS Clinic days.
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and it has lost some of its flexibility. This causes the
ciliary muscle to work about 2.5 to 3 times harder
than it did at 18 years of age to do the same amount
of focusing. This will cause fatigue-especially later
in the day. A presbyopic person may notice eyestrain, headaches, blurred near vision, or even
blurred distance vision after extensive near work.
The blurred distance vision will occur as a result of a
spasm of the ciliary muscle, which can occur after
the muscle strains to focus during a near vision task
and then it “locks” at a near focal point until the
spasm passes.
There are things that can be done to minimize or
eliminate the problems that can occur from the visual demands associated with near vision tasks. It is
important to start with adequate lighting that minimizes glare. Next, good posture will also help
reduce eye, neck and shoulder strain, which can help
reduce overall discomfort and fatigue. It may be necessary to make adjustments to a work station to maximize lighting and good posture, while reducing
glare. The work station should also allow for optimal
working distances with reference materials and computer screens located at the same distance, adjacent
to one another. Finally, remembering to take short
breaks and consciously making an effort to blink
while reading can reduce eye strain and improve
comfort.
One of the most important things that a person
can do to maximize their vision potential is to have
an annual eye exam. An eye care provider will perform both near and far vision tests to make sure that
any refractive errors are corrected to maximize comfort and minimize fatigue. In addition to receiving a
prescription for any refractive error or near vision
problems; a patient can discuss their specific vision
needs with the eye doctor, who will make recommendations that are customized for an individual’s
specific needs or visual demands. This may include
work station or environmental recommendations,
bifocals, trifocals, progressive lenses, reading or
computer glasses, contact lenses, eye drops, or even
vision exercises.
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from Page 10
doing out there on the lake, what to look for
and you’ve got to work together with your
partner.”
During the ricing process, there are
two people, one paddling and one sitting in
the canoe to tap the rice into the canoe.
Waubun High School Royalty
Years ago, before Deede came to the
refuge, the refuge would take 10 percent of
the ricers harvest for reseeding the lakes.
He said he doesn’t know why that was done
or why it stopped, it’s just a piece of history now.
“It was very labor intensive. Maybe it
was thought that the beds, long-term, were
able to sustain the ricing pressure without
really deteriorating in size or density. This
is just speculation on my part, but I think it
sounds logical,” he said.
Deede said he knows there are nontribal members that rice off the refuge, but
in his 25 years, he can’t remember a nontribal member ricing on the refuge.
Ricers are given a permit for the lake
they will harvest on, and they are not permitted to “lake jump.”
“We have got law enforcement (officers who) check and see they are ricing on
Vaccine
Photo by Sue Gruman Kraft
Left to right, in front are crown bearer Ellie Benson, King John DeGroat, Queen
Lacey Soto, and crownbearer Andrew Klemetsrud. In back are Adam LaDue,
Aimee Smith, James Ritterman, Stephnaie Benson, Kellen McArthur and Danielle
Stevens
the lake they were drawn for,” Deede said.
“For the most part, there’s not any problem
with that.”
Once non-refuge lakes are open for ricing, the refuge lakes are open to those who
did not get drawn in the lottery system.
Deede said the amount of ricers
depends on the growing season. There are
about two bumper crops every decade, a
couple busts and the remaining years are
average, he said.
After pondering the question, Swan
said there has been a decline in ricing over
the years because there are not the young
ricers anymore. The average age of harvesters is 45-50, he said.
There is a wild rice camp, though, that
has been teaching young people to rice and
he hopes to get them out on the lakes to
keep the tradition alive.
“A lot of times people learn from their
parents, and a lot of times they’re not
around nowadays to take the time to teach
them how to do it.”
And after the people are done harvesting the rice, the remainder becomes food
for the waterfowl.
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hepatic, cognitive, neurologic/neuromuscular, hematologic, or metabolic disorders
(including diabetes mellitus) or immunosuppression (including immunosuppression
caused by medications or by human
immunodeficiency virus).
What if I am not in one of the risk
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Current studies show that the risk for
novel H1N1 infection among people age 65
or older is less than the risk for younger age
groups. Overall, seniors have been spared
from the novel H1N1 virus. However, even
though people age 65 and older are not at
high risk of infection with H1N1, they are
at high risk for seasonal influenza (flu). So,
you should get the seasonal flu vaccine as
soon as it becomes available in your area.
We need to prioritize vaccine at first
until enough is produced for everyone. The
goal of the pandemic influenza vaccination
program is to vaccinate all persons in the
United States who choose to be vaccinated.
More than $8 billion is being invested in
developing enough vaccine for everyone
who needs it.
Want more information?
For the most up to date information
about the Flu, both seasonal and H1N1,
visit www.flu.gov. The information from
this article, and much more, can be found
on this website.
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Birth Announcements
Aug. 12
Raila Rose Bevins
8 lbs.
Kayla Bevins
St. Mary’s - Detroit Lakes
Aug. 14
Rayni Amber Fingalson
8 lbs., 10 oz.
Randi Berry
Aug. 17
Ciana Rebecca Conger
7 lbs., 11 oz.
Laura Conger
Aug. 16
Preston Terrance Jackson
6 lbs., 3 oz.
Tara Manypenny
Aug. 21
Cailee Johna Littlewolf
5 lbs., 14 oz.
Carla Littlewolf
Aug. 24
Shyenne Eugene-Grover
Basswood
6 lbs., 2 oz.
Heather Heinonen and
Shyenne Basswood
Aug. 25
Jadika Joanna Blue
7 lbs., 2 oz.
Stephanie Bellanger and
Dustin Blue
Sept. 1
Piper Lou Johnson
6 lbs., 10 oz.
Patti Kappedal and
James Johnson
Sept. 1
Justin Wayne Richey Jr.
8 lbs., 6 oz.
Autumn and Justin Richey
MeritCare - Fargo
Sept. 1
Charles James Jones Jr.
4 lbs., 12 oz.
ShaLonda Clark and
Charles Jones
Sept. 4
Joseph Avery Giard-Lang
7 lbs., 13 oz.
Iris Giard
Sept. 13
Jazlynn Marie Bush
7 lbs., 3 oz.
Amber Hill
Sept. 17
Benjimen Maurice Azure
7 lbs., 3 oz
Andrea Thompson
Sept. 18
Adrian Micheal Goodman
8 lbs., 3 oz.
Lori Hill
Sept. 20
Tiana Marie Bellecourt
7 lbs., 3 oz.
Andrea Carrier
Sept. 8
Drew Ann Giard
6 lbs., 3 oz.
Mariah Giard
Sept. 22
Irene Olivia Keezer Thompson
7 lbs., 15 oz.
Sasha Burnette and
Richard Thompson
Sept. 8
Nicholas Donovan Buck
6 lbs., 12 oz.
Connie Colling and
Nicholas Buck
Sept. 22
JoLynn Rae Thompson
7 lbs., 12 oz.
Leah Thompson
Sept. 9
Jason Robert Haataja Jr.
6 lbs., 14 oz.
Danielle Manzi and
Jason Haataja
Aug. 26
Jayden Rae Magney
9 lbs., 6 oz.
Tonya Jacobson and
Michael Magney
Sept. 11
Cade Anthony Walz
8 lbs., 13 oz.
Amanda and Nicholas Walz
Aug. 31
Chayce Allan DeGroat
8 lbs., 2 oz.
Laura and Shay DeGroat
Sept. 13
Finley Annalynn Carter
7 lbs., 15 oz.
Lacey and David Carter
Boys & Girls Clubs of White Earth
Reservation receive expansion $$
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the White Earth Reservation was
awarded $26,500 in expansion funding from the Mardag Foundation
to implement programs and activities at the Callaway Unit for the
2010 fiscal year. This gift will help Club staff reach out to more
youth in the community and surrounding area and provide participating youth with positive programs that help them in their development.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the White Earth Reservation would
like to thank the Mardag Foundation for their continued commitment
to youth by investing in our organization and program.
Sept. 24
Jaydon Zane Nelson
6 lbs., 10 oz.
Deonaka Fairbanks
St. Mary’s - Detroti Lakes
Sept. 25
Bella Ann Francis Tibbetts
8 lbs., 1 oz.
Alicia Lamb
Sept. 25
Teagan Star Thunstrom
9 lbs., 10 oz.
Heather Granvold and
Todd Thunstrom
Congratulations to
White Earth enrollee
John L. Sullivan
on getting his Masters
Degree in Business (3.8)
GPA). He is the son of
John L. Sullivan of White
Earth and Connie
Jasken of Ogema. He
will continue at the U of
M to get his Doctorate.
Dispatch: (218) 983-3201
Cops Line: (218) 983-2677
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Obituary
Ione Estey
Community Health Fair
When: Wednesday, October 28
Where: Naytahwaush Community Service Center
Time: 9 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
 Information Tables  Screenings for Blood
Pressure, Blood Sugars & Cholesterol
 Flu Shots  Lunch
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Ione Estey, age 75, of Bemidji, died Sept. 25 at
the Hennepin County Medical Center in
Minneapolis.
Ione Elizabeth Fairbanks was born July 3, 1934,
in Mahnomen to Herman and Annie (Murray)
Fairbanks. She grew up in the village of
Naytahwaush. As a
teenager, Ione moved
with her family to the
Twin Cities. Ione graduated from high school at
Heights,
Columbia
Minn. In 1953, Ione
married Patrick Estey,
and they had five children. Pat died in 1964.
As a widow, Ione raised
their five children. Ione
continued to make her
home in Bemidji and
attended Detroit Lakes Vocational school, studying
cooking and the Bemidji Vocational school for the
secretarial program. Ione later worked for the
Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and State Farm Insurance
as a bookkeeper and secretary.
Ione always welcomed people into her life and
she happily welcomed her extended family into her
home. She cherished relationships with her niece,
Faith and granddaughters, Joanna, Clarissa, Leila,
Roxanne, and Autumn. She enjoyed spending time
with all of her family. She loved to take time to play
a game of cards with family and friends. She touched
so many hearts!
Ione believed in a good education and was active
with St. Phillips Catholic Church in Bemidji. She
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Medical Assistance, Food Stamps, etc.) on
Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the
Health Fair in Naytahwaush. Call toll free at 1800-976-6728 for an appointment so you don’t
have to wait.
People who need transportation for this
event should call White Earth Vocational
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was a passionate advocate for the sainthood of Kateri
Tekakwitha. She was also very dedicated to her
elders and often cared for them in their homes. Ione
shared many special gifts with others, even teaching
many people how to drive. She was a fabulous cook
and baker, who was known for her pies. She enjoyed
gardening, and loved to can and freeze her vegetables, meat and berries.
Ione is survived by sons: Charles (Gina) of
LaMarque, Texas, Patrick (Crystal) Jr., of Cass Lake,
Steven (Char) of Bemidji, and Timothy (Angie) of
Shevlin; two daughters, Denise (John) Lindquist of
Mounds View, Minn., and Carrie Estey of Bemidji;
16 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; two brothers: Joseph Fairbanks Sr., of Red Wing, Minn. and
Lyle Fairbanks of Minneapolis; two sisters; Lois
(Goodwin) Jacobs and Jackie (Jack) Fairbanks, both
of Bemidji; and special friend Robert Narum of
Shevlin.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her
husband, Patrick Estey Sr.; four brothers: Herschel,
Juel, Everett “Ejick” and Herman; one sister, Shirley
Keezer-Coleman; and a dear nephew, Chris
Goodwin.
Funeral services were held Sept. 30 at St. Anne’s
Catholic Church in Naytahwaush. Serving as pallbearers weere Patrick Seitz, Neil Ortiz, Wade Keezer,
Tony Strong, Chris Claypool, and Shay Estey.
Honorary bearers are Guy Fairbanks, AJ Fairbanks
Sr., Devery Fairbanks, all of Ione’s sons, and each of
those extended family members that she welcomed
into her home.
Interment: St. Anne’s Cemetery.
Arrangements: Anderson~Mattson Funeral
Home of Mahnomen.
You must be an enrolled
member at the age of 55
years or older and live on
White Earth Reservation. All
elders must reapply this year.
Contact the White Earth
Public Works Department for
an application at
218-983-3202.
Richard Lee Armstrong, Ojibwe Musicman,
released his new single, Telling it Like it Was,
and How it Still is. View video at
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services, massage parlors, saunas, strip clubs, hotels, casinos,
private parties, or larger events such as conventions or sporting events. Some traffickers may also bring women to or
solicit local women at rural bars to strip and perform prostitution during hunting seasons. Sex trafficking has been in
our area for some time, and is now becoming more visible as
a growing issue for our women and children. Although we
do not have any exact numbers of victims of sex trafficking,
we do know of some local businesses that have this happening and the business owners may or may not be aware of it.
Some of the people involved consist mainly of men who
come from suburbs or the city. The first group is the “frat
boy type,” men who get intoxicated and then seed out prostitution for “fun.” The second and largest group consists of
men addicted to this type of sexual experience. Often these
men come from the suburbs or the city and have significant
relationships with women, whether dating or married. The
third, and smallest, group is the criminal sexual predator.
These men have been convicted of rape or sexual assault, and
prey on individuals in prostitution.
Sex trafficking victims are often restricted, controlled
and coerced in ways not recognized. Victims that are brought
here from another country may have their documentation
taken away from them and be told that they “owe” a debt and
will have their documents returned once the debt is paid. The
amount of the debt is overwhelmingly high compared to the
amount of money that the victim may be given or may
“earn,” making it impossible to pay the debt off. Some of the
victims that have been recruited, forced, or coerced may be
moved from state to state or country to country to make it
more difficult to track the “ring.” International victims may
also be threatened with Immigration and being “deported.”
There is different ways in which Immigration will work with
victims to ensure that they are protected from further victimization.
If you suspect sex trafficking, you should notify authorities and you can remain anonymous. The authorities will do
the investigation. If you are a victim of sex trafficking,
please seek help. Victims can seek help in police stations,
hospitals, domestic violence sexual assault programs, and
through social service agencies in the area that they are located.
If you would like more information on sex trafficking,
contact the DOVE (Down On Violence Everyday) Program
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Obituaries
Gladys Dorothy LaDoux Merhar
Connie Carpenter
Gladys Dorothy LaDoux Merhar, age 88, died Sept. 3 in her home at Marble, Minn.
Gladys was born Oct. 18, 1920, in Richwood to Joseph and Mary Jane Vizenor
LaDoux. She spent much of her growing up years with her grandparents Mitchell and
Angeline Cogger Vizenor at Richwood.
Gladys attended Itasca Community College after raising
her children and majored in accounting, keeping books for her
son’s trucking company for many years. She married Edward
F. Merhar of Cloverdale, Minn., on June 27, 1939, and they
recently celebrated 70 years of marriage. She and Ed raised
five children: Jim Merhar, Jerry Merhar, Jean Merhar Berg,
Joan Merhar Herman and Jane Merhar Leuer. She was an
accomplished seamstress, loved needlework, and gardening
specifically raising her own flowers from seed gathered each
year. They resided in Marble for 69 years and she was a member of the Marble Ladies Auxiliary for 50 years.
Gladys is survived by her husband Ed (age 92); her children; sisters: Elizabeth Applebee of Deer River, Minn.,
Ramona Nordin of Greenville, Texas, Carol Simonson of LaPrairie, Minn., Evelyn
Mollegren of Snowball Lake, Minn.; and brother, Bill LaDoux of Albuquerque, N.M. She
was proceeded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mary Jane LaDoux; brother, Lawrence
LaDoux, and her son-in-law Ronald Berg. She has 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
A celebration of life was held at Peterson Funeral Chapel on Sept. 7.
Interment: Lakeview Cemetery in Coleraine, Minn.
Connie Carpenter (BinesIkwe, “Thunderbird Woman” of the Bear clan), age 53, of
Cass Lake, and member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, died Sept. 5 at Innovis
Hospital in Fargo, surrounded by her loving family.
Connie Renee Carpenter was born Dec. 9, 1955, in Bemidji to Lawrence “Pat” and
Thelma “Dutchie” Carpenter. She grew up and attended
Bemidji High School graduating in 1974. She attended the
Institute of American Indian Arts in Sante Fe, N.M., and then
completed the secretarial program at Northwest Technical
College in Bemidji. Connie went on to work at Bemidji State
University at the Indian Studies program, and then Treuer &
Day Law Offices. She later went back to college and earned a
natural resources degree. Connie went to work for the US
Forest Service in the Walker District for 18 years. After a period of self employment, she returned to work for the Minnesota
Chippewa Tribe as a probate researcher. Connie truly loved
Mother Earth and teaching the younger generation, sharing her
knowledge of the outdoors and love for animals. She also
enjoyed canoeing, making maple syrup, and picking berries.
Connie will always be remembered for her free spirit and strong beliefs in her traditional
Ojibwe heritage.
She is survived by a daughter, Ava (Farzad) Carpentier Kasrabod of Venice Beach,
Calif.; grandsons, Moksha Singh and Nima Kasrabod; sisters, Kathleen “Penny” (Arnie)
Olson, Suzanne Loftus, Dr. Leah J. Carpenter; brother, Michael (Jennifer) Garbow, all of
Bemidji; many special nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence “Pat” Carpenter and Thelma
“Dutchie” Carpenter; and sister Laura Ware.
Memorial services were held Sept. 12 at the Leech Lake Veteran’s Memorial Building
in Cass Lake with Mike Smith officiating. Final disposition was by cremation.
Arrangements: Olson-Schwartz Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Bemidji.
Online guestbook: www.olsonschwartzfuneralhome.com.
Stanley Burdick
Stanley Burdick, age 90, of Lengby, Minn., died Sept. 1 at First Care Medical Services
Nursing Home in Fosston, Minn.
Stanley John Burdick was born to Frank and Mary (Kozlik) Burdick at their home in
Pembina Township on Feb. 24, 1919. He attended country school and then attended school
in Bejou. As a young man, Stanley began working for neighbors, the Neisen’s and Kramer’s, on their farms. Later he
worked in a CC camp in Montana.
Stanley entered the US Army in June 1942 serving in
France. On Feb. 12, 1943, while on leave, he married
Kathleen Giard in Mahnomen. After his honorable discharge
in January 1946, Stanley and Kathleen purchased a farm in
Clover Township, Mahnomen County, where they made their
home and raised their family.
Over the years Stanley worked as a logger, farmer and
truck driver. He liked working and fixing things and was his
own mechanic on all the equipment he owned. He enjoyed
telling stories about his military service and hunting experiences. He had a great sense of humor and his family still loves
to recall and laugh again over some of his quips. In his leisure time, which there was not
a lot of, he enjoyed playing cards. Stanley was a lifetime member of the Bejou VFW Wild
Rice Post #1226.
Stanley is survived by his wife, Kathleen; one son, Stanley (Audrey) of Lengby; seven
daughters: Virginia (Fred) Eichel of Charleston, S.C., Elsie Wolff of Belle Plaine, Minn.,
Janice Adkins of Inver Grove Heights, Minn., Kathy (Ron) Shea of North Mankato, Minn.,
Barbara (Rick) DeHaan of Detroit Lakes, Priscilla (Bruce) Wilfahrt of Saint Paul, Patricia
(Brad) Athmann of Naytahwaush; two sisters: Dorothy Buchanan of Milwaukee and Carrie
Burdick of West Alice, Wis. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Stanley is preceded in death by seven brothers, two sisters, one grandson and two
great grandchildren- infant twin boys.
Funeral services were held Sept. 5 at the Anderson~Mattson Funeral Home in
Mahnomen. Leading the service was Reverend Lois Ball with Mary Ann Brisbois providing special music. Serving as pallbearers were Frank Burdick, Todd Hanson, Jeff Wolff,
Jason Adkins, Chris DeHaan, Chad Shea, Rhett Wilfahrt and Tony Athmann.
Honorary pallbearers were all of Stanley’s grandchildren, great grandchildren and
great great grandchildren. Military Honors were by Bejou VFW Wild Rice Post #1226 and
MNARNG Honor Guard.
Memorials can be sent to help with Stanley’s great-grandson’s medical expenses:
Aiden Shea Benefit c/o Gate City Bank, 1501 S University Drive, Fargo, ND 58103 or to
Bejou VFW Wild Rice Post #1226.
Interment: Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery in Mahnomen.
Arrangements: Anderson-Mattson Funeral Home of Mahnomen.
Online: andersonmattson.com
Donovan L. Jackson
Donovan L. Jackson Sr., 63, White Earth, died Sept. 11at his home.
Donovan Lee Jackson Sr., was born July 26, 1946, in White Earth to Peter and
Charlotte (Bryan) Jackson. He was raised in White Earth and attended White Earth public schools. Donovan served with the Job Corps where he
learned heavy equipment operation. He moved to St. Paul,
where he worked as a weatherization specialist for the Ramsey
Action Program. He returned to White Earth and attended the
Northwest Technical College Electrician Program. He then
worked as an electrician and auto mechanic in the White Earth
area.
Donovan will be remembered for his memorable sense of
humor. He enjoyed spending time with his nieces, nephews,
family and friends; hunting and fishing.
Survivors include a son, Donovan Jackson Jr., of Bad
River, Wis.; a daughter, Dawn Langer of St. Paul; three brothers: Bill, Jeff and Wesley all of White Earth; and two sisters:
Darlene of Frazee, and Sharon of Bemidji. He was preceded
in death by his parents; brothers: Jerry, Dennis, Maurice and Peter; and a special niece,
Tasha Jackson.
Funeral services were Sept. 14 at St. Columba Episcopal Church in White Earth with
Mother Lisa Smith and Father George Ross officiating.
Interment: St. Columba Episcopal Cemetery in White Earth.
Arrangements: David-Donehower Funeral Home of Detroit Lakes.
Online guestbook: www.daviddonehower.com.
Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge Trapping Drawing
White Earth Natural Resources Department will be conducting
the fur-bearer trapping drawing for Tamarac NWR on
Wednesday, October 14. Tribal members are required to bring
both their tribal identification cards and current harvest permits.
The drawing will be located at Tamarac NWR headquarters and
will begin at 6 p.m. If you have any questions please contact
Doug McArthur at 218-983-4650.
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from Page 4
ed “mixed-bloods” in treaties made with the United
States. He asked, “Why should we go on record as
opposing the mixed bloods when they were approved
of by our forefathers so many years ago?” Asking
this question forced those at the meeting to think
about the ways in which their ancestors had
addressed the question of including or excluding
“mixed-bloods.” The question of tribal citizenship
was about the inclusion of future generations and
also about and continuing Anishinaabeg practices of
inclusion.
At another meeting William “Bill” Anywaush,
of the White Earth Reservation, was vocal on the
issue and very concerned about future generations.
He stated: “There was never in the past any mention
of drawing any line; relationship was the only thing
that was considered in the past. Even though the
child had very little Indian blood, in considering relationship, he was still an Indian. One thing that these
old folks over there urged me to do was to have
mercy on my Indian people. Don’t ever, as long as
you live, discriminate against your fellow Indians.”
Anywaush appealed to the TEC to use relationships of kinship/family as the way to determine if an
individual should be able to become a tribal citizen,
noting that this is what the “old folks” wanted. He
reminded TEC members of their responsibilities both
to children and to elders. In addition, he declared that
they had never used blood quantum before, implying
discordance with Anishinaabe values. In fact, blood
quantum was not only absent from Anishinaabe culture, it went against the long-standing importance
and regard for family relationships.
Time and again the MCT passed enrollment resolutions that only required lineal descent. However,
these resolutions were rejected by the U.S. Secretary
of the Interior, who had the authority to do so under
the MCT constitution. After decades of pressure, the
MCT finally bowed to federal wishes and passed a
tribal citizenship ordinance that required a minimum
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of one-quarter blood in 1961.
During this time the U.S. government was
engaged in “termination,” a policy that ended the
U.S. government’s recognition of the sovereign political status of some American Indian nations. It is
likely that the MCT feared if they did not go along
with the blood quantum requirement for tribal citizenship the tribe might be terminated. Even though
they knew the blood quantum requirement was just a
slower form of termination at least it would buy
some time until the political tide changed.
The question being asked today is: Why should
the Secretary of the Interior have approval power this
important decision? This choice and many others
should have been by the people and elected leaders
of the MCT without interference by the U.S. The ratified constitution of the White Earth Nation does not
even mention the U.S. Secretary of the Interior. A
great strength of the ratified constitution is that it
vests power in the citizens of the nation.
White Earth has led the constitutional reform
effort and some of the other MCT bands are now
looking at the constitution as well. In June Mille Lacs
had a two-day meeting at which legal experts critiqued the MCT constitution. They pointed out
numerous problems with the constitution. Leech
Lake hosted a two-day meeting in July on what they
termed “nation-building.” There are a wide variety of
opinions on how to proceed and many issues to take
into consideration. However, this time it will be up
to the people, not the U.S. Secretary of the Interior,
to decide what is best for the future of our families
and our White Earth Nation. It could be a goal that
the White Earth Nation continues into the future forever. It could be a goal that 100 years from now
scholars will continue to write how important family
is to Anishinaabeg. The citizenship requirement
based on family relationship in the ratified constitution establishes that family remains the heart of
Anishinaabe society.
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Obituaries
Leo Parisian Jr.
Gilbert “Bucky” Iceman
Leo Parisian Jr., age 61, of Waubun, died Sept. 10 at his residence.
Leo Patrick Parisian Jr., the son of Leo Sr. and Isabelle (Weaver) Parisian, was born
on Jan. 2, 1948, at home on Hwy 113, near Waubun. He grew up there and attended
Waubun High School. As a young man, Leo enlisted in the US
Army, serving from 1967 until 1970. While in the service, he
served on the front lines in Vietnam as a sharp shooter. After
his honorable discharge, he returned home to the Waubun area.
On Sept. 19, 1970, Leo was united in marriage to Susan Olsen.
The couple made their home in West Fargo, and had two children, Leo III and Misty. While in West Fargo, Leo worked as
a brick tender in the construction business. In 1975, Leo
moved back to the White Earth Reservation where he began
painting as a profession. In 1982, Leo married Janice Libby
and was blessed with another daughter, Sara. Over the years,
he worked as an outreach counselor and performed various
jobs out in the woods, such as building cabins and logging. In
2002, Leo and Susan Olsen were remarried and made their
home on Hwy 113. He always considered himself a “lifetime 113’er.”
Leo is survived by his wife, Susan; two daughters: Misty (Mike) Peters of West Fargo,
and Sara Parisian of Waubun; one son, Leo Parisian III of Waubun; eight grandchildren:
Malea, Makenna, Marissa, Mariah, Eliza, Austin, Richard, and Camron; and five sisters:
Maxine (Jim) Williams of Detroit Lakes, Theresa (Pete) Newgren of Hawley, Cleo
Parisian of Waubun, Leoba Kolnes of Detroit Lakes, and Tammy (Tim) Brown of Waubun;
as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Leo was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Harold; and a great nephew,
Jamison Brown.
Funeral services were held Sept. 15 at the Assembly of God Church in White Earth
with Pastor Tim Brown officiating. Special music was performed by Pat Moran, Doyle
Turner, and Tim and Tammy Brown.
Serving as pallbearers were Leo Parisian III, Sara Parisian, Joe Olson Jr., Justin
Hawpetoss, Bobbi Jo Parisian, Jim Bevins, Richard McDonald, Richard Hanks, Donnie
Lopez, and Dean Newgren.
Honorary bearers were Joe Olson Sr., Amanda Brown, Camron Hanks, Austin
Parisian, Raymond Lopez, Misty Peters, Travis Parisian, George Libby, Tim Brown Sr.,
Andy Beaulieu, Eliza Parisian, Alicia Weaver, Jim Libby, and Tyler Parisian.
Interment: Chief Corner Stone Cemetery in White Earth.
Arrangements: Anderson~Mattson Funeral Home of Mahnomen & Winger.
Online: www.andersonmattson.com
Gilbert “Bucky” Iceman, age 34, of Mahnomen, died Sept. 12 at the Merit Care
Hospital in Fargo.
Gilbert Iceman was born Jan. 25, 1975, at Red Lake. He grew up in the Red Lake community where he was raised by this grandmother, Dorothy
Iceman. Gilbert known as “Bucky” attended school at both
Northome and Bemidji. After his grandmothers death he
became a resident at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing
Home in Mahnomen.
Bucky enjoyed watching TV and movies and loved music.
Some of his greatest joys came from having his nephews and
cousins spend time with him.
He is survived by his parents, William and Charlene
(Iceman) Heisler of Ogema, two sisters, Willy Ann (Jessie)
Hoban of Alliance, Neb., and Heather Heisler and her friend,
Monte Farley of Ogema, his grandparents, John and Martha
Heisler of Ogema.
Memorial services were held Sept. 17 at St. Benedict’s
Catholic Church in White Earth with Father Walter Butor officiating and Bruce
Engebretson providing music. Urn bearers are Vincent Iceman, Leslie Iceman, Floyd
Iceman, Lee Iceman, George Szymanski and Cody Eaglefeather. Honorary urn bearers
were all of the staff of the Mahnomen County Nursing Home.
Interment: Calvary Cemetery in White Earth.
Guestbook: www. andersonmattson.com
Daniel Norris
Daniel Norris, age 82, of Mahnomen, died Sept. 11 at Innovis Health System in Fargo.
Daniel Norris, the youngest child of Frank and Aggie (Pike) Norris, was born April 6,
1927, at home in Twin Lakes Township. He grew up in the Naytahwaush community and
attended school. As a young man, Dan enlisted in the US Navy where he proudly served
his country during World War II. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned home to the Naytahwaush area. He
worked for several area farmers near Mahnomen and
Naytahwaush. Dan loved to work in the woods and spent
many years as a logger on the Iron Range in northern
Minnesota. He also spent a few years living with family in
California in the mid-1970s. Dan made his home with his
niece, Beverley, for many years before he entered the
Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home.
Dan cherished the great outdoors and enjoyed hunting,
trapping, and fishing. In his younger years, he crafted beautiful shawls and baskets for family and friends. He was always
very intelligent and loved to read books in his spare time. Dan
greatly enjoyed spending time with children and had a very
close bond with many of his nieces, nephews, and great nieces and great nephews. He will
be missed by all of them.
Dan is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his
parents; five brothers: Wilbur, Henry, George, Jack, Albert; and four sisters: Haddie,
Vivian, Marie, and Alvina.
Funeral services were held Sept. 18 at Samuel Memorial Episcopal Church in
Naytahwaush.
Interment: Samuel Memorial Cemetery in Naytahwaush.
Online: andersonmattson.com
Margaret A. England
Margaret A. England, age 69, of Ponsford, died Sept. 21 at Oak Crossing in Detroit
Lakes.
Margaret A. England was born Feb. 12, 1940, to George Roberts and Julia Bad Boy
Chesley in Ponsford. She was raised and educated in Ponsford and moved with her family to St. Paul as a young woman. Margaret moved to White
Earth in 2002 and to St. Mary’s Nursing Home in Detroit
Lakes in 2004.
Margaret enjoyed going to the casino, playing bingo,
playing cards and doing crossword puzzles.
Margaret is survived by two sisters: Edna Taylor and
Georgiana Adams, both of Ponsford. She was preceded in
death by her parents; brothers: Leonard Roberts and Lawrence
Chesley; sisters: Ernestine Urban, Delores Morrow and
Audrey Smith; one daughter, Mary.
The funeral service was Sept. 25 at St. Theodore’s
Catholic Church in Ponsford with Father Jerry Orsino, OMI
officiating.
Interment: St. Theodore’s Cemetery.
Memories of Margaret may be shared at www.daviddonehower.com
Benny Tonce
Benny Tonce, of Cass Lake, died Sept. 26.
Benny was born Sept. 22, 1927, in Inger, Minn., to John and Mabel (Johnson) Tonce.
Following several years of pastoring the Baptist Church in Naytahwaush he earned his
Master’s Degree and began teaching at the Bug-o-nay-gee-shig School, then as an instructor at the Leech Lake Tribal College.
Benny was an avid Twins fan, and also enjoyed coaching
softball, drumming, and the powwow circuit. He will be
remembered as a gentle, humble, and kind father, grandfather,
teacher, and friend. Benny taught respect, and showed his love
for family and deep devotion to God by how he lived. His life
impacted many, and will not be forgotten.
Benny is survived by three daughters: Joy Peacock,
Delcie Tonce, and Beverly Tonce, six grandchildren, and nine
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife
Josephine, two brothers, and two sisters.
A memorial service was held Oct. 1 at the Leech Lake
Tribal College. Memorials preferred to the Leech Lake Tribal
College Scholarship Fund.
Arrangements: Dennis Funeral Home of Cass Lake.
Online condolences: www.dennisfuneralhome.com
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Obituaries
Cheyenne L. Norcross
Sheyenne Keezer
Cheyenne L. Norcross, age 28, of Ponsford, died Sept. 25 from injuries received in
an automobile accident near White Earth.
Cheyenne Lovely Norcross was born Dec. 27, 1980, in Detroit Lakes to Richard
Basswood Jr., and Joycelyn Norcross. She was raised and educated in Ponsford and is a
2000 graduate of the Circle of Life School in White Earth. From the age of 6 she was
raised by her grandparents, Margaret Norcross and George
“Joe Bush” Fairbanks. Since her graduation from high
school, she has been employed with the Northern Lights
Casino in Walker and, most recently, with the Shooting Star
Casino in Mahnomen.
Cheyenne enjoyed traveling with her grandparents,
spending time with her friends and talking on her cell phone.
Survivors include a son, Aaron Norcross, Ponsford; her
mother, Joycelyn Norcross, Ponsford; her father, Richard
Basswood Jr., Ponsford; her grandmother, Mary Jo
Basswood, Ponsford; brothers: Travis Norcross, Richard
“Ricky” Basswood III, Dennis Norcross, and Marcell
Basswood all of Ponsford; sisters: Melissa Warren, Tina
Warren and Zee Gwun I Warren all of Ponsford; Jennifer
Boswell, Minneapolis; aunts: Rhonda Lopez Norcross, Lorena Norcross, Roberta
Basswood, Rhonda Basswood and Melissa Clark all of Ponsford; uncles: Myron
Norcross Jr., Stillwater, Vincent Norcross, Minneapolis, and Randy Basswood, Ponsford;
great aunts: Chinda Rock, Deb Conklin, Margaret “Dolly” Basswood, Doris Weaver,
Helen Butcher and Ivy Ailport all of Ponsford; adopted uncles: Mike Dahl, Reginald
Meeks, Tom Peirce and Bob Peasley.
Funeral services were Oct. 1 at the Pine Point Community Center with Mike Doll
officiating.
Interment: Norcross Family Cemetery in Ponsford.
Sheyenne Keezer, unborn child of Rock Keezer Jr., and Cheyenne Norcross, of
Ponsford, died Sept. 25 from injuries received in an automobile accident near White Earth.
Sheyenne Keezer is survived by his father, Rock E. Keezer Jr., of Ponsford; brother, Aaron Norcross of Ponsford; his grandparents: Joycelyn Norcross and Richard
Basswood Jr., both of Ponsford, Jana Keezer and Rock Keezer Jr., both of Naytahwaush;
great grandparents: Mavis Bush, of Naytahwaush, Joseph Bush of Mahnomen, and Mary
Jo Basswood of Ponsford; many aunts and uncles.
Funeral services were Oct. 1 at the Pine Point Community Center with Mike Doll officiating.
Rock E. Keezer III
Rock E. Keezer III, age 3, of Ponsford, died Sept. 25 from injuries received in an
automobile accident near White Earth.
Rock Everett Keezer, known as “Baby Rock” was born
July 26, 2006 in Detroit Lakes to Rock E. Keezer Jr., and
Cheyenne Norcross. He is survived by his father, Rock E.
Keezer Jr., of Ponsford; brother, Aaron Norcross of Ponsford;
his grandparents: Joycelyn Norcross and Richard Basswood
Jr., both of Ponsford, Jana Keezer and Rock Keezer Jr., both
of Naytahwaush; great grandparents: Mavis Bush of
Naytahwaush, Joseph Bush ofMahnomen and Mary Jo
Basswood of Ponsford; many aunts and uncles.
Funeral services were Oct. 1 at the Pine Point
Community Center in Ponsford with Mike Doll officiating.
Arrangements: David-Donehower Funeral Home of
Detroit Lakes.
Keyian A. Keezer
Keyian A. Keezer, age 7 months, of Ponsford, died Sept. 25 from injuries received
in an automobile accident near White Earth.
Keyian Avery Keezer was born Jan. 28, 2009, in Detroit
Lakes to Rock E. Keezer Jr., and Cheyenne Norcross. He is
survived by his father, Rock E. Keezer Jr., of Ponsford;
brother, Aaron Norcross, of Ponsford; his grandparents:
Joycelyn Norcross and Richard Basswood Jr., both of
Ponsford, Jana Keezer and Rock Keezer Jr., both of
Naytahwaush; great grandparents: Mavis Bush of
Naytahwaush, Joseph Bush of Mahnomen and Mary Jo
Basswood of Ponsford; many aunts and uncles.
Funeral services were Oct. 1 at the Pine Point
Community Center in Ponsford with Mike Doll officiating.
Arrangements: David-Donehower Funeral Home of
Detroit Lakes.
Llewellyn F. Bolduc
Llewellyn Bolduc, age 91, died Aug. 26 at Catholic Eldercare in Minneapolis.
He was born Oct. 4, 1917, in Brainerd, Minn., to Peter and Mary Catherine (Rogers)
Bolduc. Lew was baptized as an infant in Brainerd, and was later confirmed in his faith
as a youth at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Red Lake. He received his elementary education in Brainerd. When he was 12 years old, he was sent to Red Lake and attended
school there for two years as part of the Indian Assimilation
Program. Lew then attended Marshall High School in
Minneapolis. He furthered his education by attending
Dunwoody College for two years, where he studied
Lithography and Air Conditioning.
Lew entered active military service in the US Army on
Sept. 4, 1942, and served his country during WWII in the
Atlantic Theatre as a Tech 3 Sergeant. His division landed at
Normandy six days after the invasion. He was awarded five
Battle Stars; Lew participated in the Battle of the Bulge, and
the battles at Siegfried Line, northern France, Normandy, and
from Normandy to the Eibe. He received an honorable discharge on Oct. 12, 1945.
On Sept. 11, 1941, Lew was united in marriage to
Margaret Waldorf at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Mahnomen. This marriage was
blessed with seven children. Lew and Margaret resided in Richfield, Minn., and North
Minneapolis until 1983, when they moved to their home on Dead Lake in Ottertail County
and wintered in Weslaco, Texas. They shared almost 68 years of marriage.
Lew held employment as an assistant plant manager at the Metropolitan Wastewater
Treatment plant until he retired in 1983. He attended Epiphany Catholic Church in Coon
Rapids, Minn.
Lew enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved to travel and enjoyed two pilgrimages he
took to Medjugorie, Bosnia-Hercegovina, the former Yugoslavia, one with his wife and
one with a priest and youth group from Dent, Minn., and also enjoyed volunteering at the
orphanage in Rio Bravo, Texas. Lew was an honorable man whose first priority was faith
and family. After her illness, he lovingly took care of his wife until he became ill himself.
Lew especially enjoyed the time he spent with his wife, children and grandchildren in the
last few years.
When Lew needed assistance with his daily care he became a resident of Catholic
Eldercare in Minneapolis in July.
Lew is preceded in death by his son, Michael Bolduc; brother, Lamont Bolduc; and
sister, Opal Wilson.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret; children, Richard (Beverly), Sandra (Charles)
Haertzen, Peter (Darlene), James (Judy), Paul (Rose), Kathryn (Edward) Eisenschenk; 14
grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Aug. 31 at Epiphany Catholic Church in Coon
Rapids with Revs. Dennis Zehren and Bernard Reiser officiating.
Pallbearers were John and James West, Brandon, Peter Brian and Neil Bolduc and
Kurt Eisenschenk.
Military Honors were performed by VFW Post #9652 Color Guard.
Interment: Epiphany Cemetery in Coon Rapids.
Arrangements: Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home of Anoka.
Those wishing to place a free obituary in the newspaper can email
[email protected], fax to 218-983-3641, or mail to Anishinaabeg
Today, PO Box 418, White Earth, MN 56591
Affidavit of Publication
WHITE EARTH BAND OF OJIBWE
WHITE EARTH RESERVATION
STATE OF MINNESOTA
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
White Earth Tribal Court
In Re the Matter of:
In Re the Matter of:
In Re the Dissolution of:
Jolene Kier,
Diane Anderson-Buckanaga,
Petitioner,
and
Patrick Buckanaga, Sr.,
and
Vince Adkins,
Stacy Buckanaga,
Petitioner,
and
Chad Burnette,
Respondent.
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Petitioner,
Respondent.
Respondent.
SUMMONS
SUMMONS
SUMMONS
THE WHITE EARTH BAND OF OJIBWE TO THE
ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT:
An emergency Order for Protection has been issued based on
the Affidavit and Petition for Order for Protection in this
matter. A hearing has been set for October 13, 2009 at 1:00
pm at the White Earth Tribal Court.
An emergency Order for Protection has been issued based
on the Affidavit and Petition for Order for Protection in this
matter. A hearing has been set for October 13, 2009 at 1:30
pm at the White Earth Tribal Court.
If you fail to respond to this petition, judgement by default
will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the petition.
If you fail to respond to this petition, judgement by default
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to
serve on Petitioner's attorney an answer to the Petition for
Dissolution which is on file in the office of the Clerk of the
White Earth Tribal Court, within twenty (20) days after the
service of this summons on you, exclusive of the day of service. A court hearing will be held on October 19, 2009 at
9:00 am. Please contact Stacy Zima with the White Earth
Tribal Court at (218) 983-4648, ext 5757.
NOTICE OF RESTRAINING PROVISIONS
NOTICE OF RESTRAINING PROVISIONS
SERVICE OF THIS SUMMONS MAKES THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS APPLY TO THIS ACTION
UNLESS THEY ARE MODIFIED BY THE COURT OR
THE PROCEEDING DISMISSED:
SERVICE OF THIS SUMMONS MAKES THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS APPLY TO THIS ACTION
UNLESS THEY ARE MODIFIED BY THE COURT OR
THE PROCEEDING DISMISSED:
(1)RESPONDENT SHALL NOT COMMIT ACTS OF
DOMESTIC ABUSE AGAINST THE PETITIONER.
(2)RESPONDENT MUST NOT HAVE ANY CONTACT
WITH PETITIONER WHETHER IN PERSON, WITH OR
THROUGH OTHER PERSON, BY TELEPHONE, LETTER OR ANY OTHER WAY
(1)RESPONDENT SHALL NOT COMMIT ACTS OF
DOMESTIC ABUSE AGAINST THE PETITIONER.
(2)RESPONDENT MUST NOT HAVE ANY CONTACT
WITH PETITIONER WHETHER IN PERSON, WITH OR
THROUGH OTHER PERSON, BY TELEPHONE, LETTER OR ANY OTHER WAY
IF YOU VIOLATE ANY OF THESE PROVISIONS, YOU
WILL BE SUBJECT TO SANCTIONS BY THE COURT.
WHITE EARTH TRIBAL COURT
CHILDRENS COURT
WHITE EARTH TRIBAL COURT
CHILDRENS COURT
In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of:
SUMMONS OF FILING OF PETITION
In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of:
SUMMONS OF FILING OF PETITION
William Beaulieu and
Jamie Tiessen
Barbara Jackson and
Daniel Bunnis
Ct. File. CC-09-800, 801
Ct. File. CC-09-684, 685
YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on 21 September
2009 a Child in Need of Protection or Services was
filed with the White Earth Tribal Court regarding the
children of the above-named parent. You are asked
to contact the White Earth Tribal Courtroom located
at the RTC in White Earth, Minnesota, telephone
number is (218) 983-4648 to receive notification of
the hearing date. You are served with this notice
because you are a party to this proceeding or you
are a person whose presence is important to a
determination concerning the protection of your children. If you fail to appear for this hearing the Court
may find you in default and enter an order.
YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on 21 September
2009 a Petition to Suspend Parental Rights was
filed with the White Earth Tribal Court regarding the
children of the above-named parent. You are asked
to contact the White Earth Tribal Courtroom located
at the RTC in White Earth, Minnesota, telephone
number is (218) 983-4648 to receive notification of
the hearing date. You are served with this notice
because you are a party to this proceeding or you
are a person whose presence is important to a
determination concerning the protection of your children. If you fail to appear for this hearing the Court
may find you in default and enter an order.
Dated: 21 September 2009 by:
Darlene Rivera
Attorney for White Earth Indian Child Welfare
Dated: 21 September 2009 by:
Darlene Rivera
Attorney for White Earth Indian Child Welfare
If you fail to respond to this petition, judgment by default
NOTICE OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING PROVISIONS
SERVICE OF THIS SUMMONS MAKES THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS APPLY TO BOTH PARTIES TO
THIS ACTION UNLESS THEY ARE MODIFIED BY THE
COURT OR THE PROCEEDING DISMISSED:
(1)NEITHER PARTY MAY DISPOSE OF ANY ASSETS
EXCEPT (i) FOR THE NECESSITIES OF LIFE OR FOR
THE NECESSARY GENERATION OF INCOME OR
PERSERVATION OF ASSETS, (ii)BY AN AGREEMENT
IN WRITING, OR (iii)FOR RETAINING COUNSEL TO
CARRY ON OR TO CONTEST THIS PROCEEDING,
(2)NEITHER PARTY MAY HARASS THE OTHER
PARTY; AND
(3) ALL CURRENTLY AVAILABLE INSURANCE COVERAGE MUST BE MAINTAINED AND CONTINUED
WITHOUT CHANGE IN COVERAGE OR BENEFICIARY
DESIGNATION.
P.O. Box 418
(218) 983-3825
Funding
from Front Page
Challenge and engage in service projects to improve
healthy lifestyles in their communities.
Woven throughout the program are self-esteem and
prevention activities, and community and family involvement is encouraged. Naytahwaush Unit Lead Shelly
Weaver stated, “it was fun to see the staff and kids challenge each other on improving their times for the six
minute walk challenge.”
If you are interested in finding out more about On the
TRAIL to Diabetes Prevention please stop by the Club or
contact Josh Kent at 218-936-6010.
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Congratulations to
Eleigha Bower
a nominee
for Student
of the
Year!
Good luck!
We are so
proud &
love you
very much
“All of us”
Happy Birthday!!
(Oct. 27th)
Howah Ads
Classified Ads
Congratulations to
Laura & Shay
Degroat
on your new arrival
Taxidermy: Call Dan Clark at Deep Woods Taxidermy at (218) 9834196 or his cell at (218) 204-0565.
Chayce Allen
8-31-09
Love,
Diane M.
All non-paid
articles submitted
to the
Anishinaabeg
Today will be run
on a space
available basis.
Happy Birthday
WE LOVE &
APPRECIATE YOU!!
From Mom & Dad
Howah Ads
are $5 with a
picture or $4
without. All
payments must
be made in
advance.
Happy Birthday
Happy Belated Birthday
“Nelsonador”
Hapy 55th Birthday
TayTay!
George Joseph
Fineday Goodman
Age 7
Hugs & Kisses
Love, ME!!
(Oct 17)
(Sept 2nd)
“Bitsie Bray”
(Oct. 16)
Love
Your Children and
Grandchildren
Michael
Wenschlag
October 20
With love,
Billee Jo,
Dad,
& Family
For sale: Hoveround Riding Scooter, and never used black walker
with basket. Call (218) 844-6862.
Professional tattoos and custom pencil-specializing in memorial portraits and wildlife. For appointments call Jesse Alvarado at (218) 2610319 or myspace.com/mahkoonce
Wanted to buy: Leeches, blood suckers, snapping turtles,
painted/mud turtles, and snakes. Call Eric at (218) 758-2097 or 1800-849-7654.
Wanted: Old pocket and wrist watches or parts. Call Duane at (218)
935-5056.
For sale: electric scooter, receiver hitch electric carrier alumi ramp.
New $3,800 - will sell for $1,250. Call (218) 847-2238 after 6 p.m. or
(218) 396-0327 anytime.
Lawnmower sales & repair: Reasonable rates; fast turnaround time
on repairs; will buy or trade used lawnmowers! Call Don Vizenor at
(218) 936-3638.
For sale: Fresh organically raised vegetables at Prairie Gardens,
located 2 1/2 miles west of Ponsford on County Highway 26. Open
Tuesday-Sunday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information contact
Sharon Kennelly at [email protected].
Childcare: Mother Theresa’s Childcare, located at 37031 County
Highway 21, 1/2 mile north of White Earth from the Circle of Life
School. Call home: 983-4358, cell: 218-234-0960. Stop by or call for
an application.
For sale: Native American Minnesota hand-harvested wild rice. Cost
is $8 a pound. Can ship up to 10 pounds United States Postal Service
Priority mail for $10.35. Please call Denise at 218-473-3215 and leave
a message.
NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 25
PONSFORD, MINNESOTA
Happy Birthday
My Martha
Love
Ya!
Happy
50th
Birthday
Vernita
Maya
Jade
Oct. 24
Oct.
1
Love,
Your Family
Happy
Birthday
My
Bunny
(Oct. 8)
We Love You!
Mom, Sis,
Toots
Happy B-day
Harlen Hagen
(Sept. 10)
Lil Man
(Sept. 20)
Randy Hagen
(Sept. 30)
Love - Your Family
Have a
safe
Halloween!
from the
Anishinaabeg
Today
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the general election has
been called and will be held in and for Independent School District
No. 25, (Ponsford), State of Minnesota, on Tuesday, the 3rd day of
November 2009, for the purpose of electing three school members
for four year terms. The ballot shall provide as follows:
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER (VOTE FOR UP TO THREE)
Put an (X) in the square opposite the name of each candidate you
wish to vote for:

Candidate U

Candidate V

Candidate W

Candidate X

Candidate Y

_____________________
The combined precincts and the polling places for this election
will be as follows: New Pine Point School, Ponsford, Minnesota.
Any eligible voter residing in the school district may vote at
said election at the polling place designated above for the precinct
in which he or she resides. The polls for said election will open at
4 oclock p.m. and will close at 8 oclock p.m. on the date of said
election.
A voter must be registered to vote to be eligible to vote in this
election. An unregistered individual may register to vote at the
polling place on Election Day.
Dated: September 30, 2009
BY ORDER OF THE
SCHOOL BOARD
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Anishinaabeg Today
In Memory
Snow Removal Provider
In Loving Memory of Matthew “Tim” Annette
The Great Spirit called our Precious Warrior home
October 23, 2008
I know your life on earth was troubled
Only you could know the pain
You weren’t afraid to face the devil
You were no stranger to the rain
So go rest high on that mountain
Because Son your work on earth is done
Go to heaven a shouting
Love for the Father and the Son
Oh how we cried the day you left us
Gathered around your grave to grieve
Wish I could see the Angels faces
When they hear your sweet voice sing
Location: Naytahwaush area - District II
Open: Sept. 29, 2009
Close: Oct. 16, 2009
- Must be a White Earth Tribal enrollee
- Must have a valid Minnesota drivers license
- Proof of insurance for personal plow truck
- Knowledge of the area highways and roads in
and around Naytahwaush areas
- Must be able to communicate with elders
- Must sign a contract and liability form upon
hire
Apply at:
White Earth Public Works
PO Box 418
Phone: 218-983-3202
Fax: 218-983-4350
We will love and miss you forever Tim
Mom, Dad, Anthony, John, William, Sara
And your babies: Autumn, Izaak, Antwone, Alexis, Aurora
and Trulo
What a beautiful difference one single life made
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Mahnomen (pop. 1,183), located in northwest
Minnesota, is seeking a City Administrator. Mahnomen
is home to the Shooting Star Casino, is a growing
tourism area and located near numerous lakes. The
Administrator reports to a five member Council, oversees 8 full-time positions and serves on the local hospital board, which is a joint powers board and owned by
the County and City. Annual City budget is $917,076.44
and two Municipal Liquor stores with $900,000 plus in
annual sales. A Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public
Administration is preferred or equivalent years of experience with emphasis in community planning and economic development. Experience and knowledge in budgets, human resource management, strategic planning,
intergovernmental relations and grant writing is desired.
Salary is negotiable, depending on qualifications and
experience. Application can be obtained at our website
www.mahnomen.govoffice.com or by calling 218-9352573. Application and resume will be accepted until 4
p.m. on October 19, 2009. Please mail to City of
Mahnomen, PO Box 250, Mahnomen, MN 56557 or fax
218-935-2574.
Real Estate
“Memorial Dinner”
for Matthew “Tim” Annette
Counselor Realty of Detroit Lakes
On Saturday, Oct. 24 there will be a Gathering and
Memorial for “Tim” at the Pine Point Community Center
at 2 p.m. All friends and family are invited to join us.
STATE OF MINNESOTA
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MAHNOMEN HOME: Very livable home on a large treed corner
lot, has lots of room, TV room, family room w/fireplace and a living room w/fireplace. Tons of storage space. Large deck and a 10
X 10 garden shed. Does need some updating. Listed by Dick
Carr. Call for an appointment. #22-55718 - $124,900. Cell: 218841-2238. Email: [email protected]
In Re the child(ren) of:
Ursula Boswell,
Brenda L. Weaver,
Russell and Bonita Auginaush,
Carrie Soyring and Joseph Bush,
Suzanne Basswood, and
Lori Ann Ashing,
Respondents.
SUMMONS
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to
appear before the White Earth Tribal Court. A hearing
has been scheduled for October 23rd, 2009, at 2:30 p.m.
at the White Earth Tribal Court in Ogema, MN.
You are served this notice because you are a party tho
this proceeding or you are a person whose presence is
important to a determination concerning the welfare of
your children. If you fail to attend this proceeding, you
will be found in contempt of court and default order can
be entered against you.
P.O. Box 418
(218) 983-3825
Private Owner
In Memory
In Loving Memory
Vernon Franklin Bellecourt
Waubun-nuwi-nini
October 17, 1931 – October 13, 2007
It’s been two years now Daddy since you passed
away. Still I think about you everyday.
Love and miss you!
Always your daughter,
Denise
RURAL LENGBY: Five bedroom, two bath ranch style house
with wood and carpet floors on tribal land, approximately 3,500
sq. ft. of living space, attached double garage - $100,000. Call
Ruth Mahr at 218-849-1212.
FOR SALE – with a view of the lake!! Location:
39995 North Elbow Lake Drive (Tribal Trust
Property). Built in 1940, 1,192 square feet of living
space. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. New roof in July 2009.
Some repairs are needed including new cupboards
and flooring. This is the perfect place to add your
own style! Asking Price: $65,000. Owner financing
available, grants available for qualifying customers.
If purchased by December 1, 2009 Government tax
credits are available. Contact Barb Hoban at
Community Development Bank at (218) 983-3241.
Anishinaabeg Today at [email protected]
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Naytahwaush Harvest Festival & Traditional Pow Wow - Sept. 11-13
Photos by Gary W. Padrta

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