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Anishinaabeg Today
A Chronicle of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe
Vol. 14, No. 5
White Earth, Minn.
White Earth State of the Nation Address
Photo by Gary W. Padrta
The White Earth Veterans Association won best information booth for the
2009 State of the Nation Address on March 13 at the Shooting Star Casino
Event Center. For more coverage of the event, turn to Pages 10 and 11.
Attention Anishinaabeg Today Readers
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Anishinaabeg Today newspapers every three weeks (17 issues per
year), the AT will now be printed once a month (12 issues per year)
starting in May. The deadlines and printing dates are located on
Page 2 in the lower left corner in each issue.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Court rules in favor of White Earth
When Mahnomen County commenced
a law suit in State Court for the foreclosure
and seizure of the White Earth Band of
Ojibwe’s Shooting Star Casino, the Band
defended itself by bringing a suit for protection of the federal courts.
On March 23, Judge Michael Davis,
Chief Judge of the United States District
Court for the District of Minnesota granted the Band’s request and found “that the
Casino property is not now, and has not
been, subject to ad valoreum property taxation by the State of Minnesota or its
political subdivisions since the date in
1991 the lands were acquired with WELSA
funds by the [Band].”
Further, the Court issued a permanent
injunction against the County “from taking any action assessing, collecting or
enforcing… property taxes on the Casino
property, including prosecution of any
foreclosure action noticed by [the
County].”
This decision vindicates the current
Band RTC’s belief that the millions of dollars of property taxes paid on the Casino
property were illegally enforced and collected by Mahnomen County. The Tribal
Council has refused to pay any taxes on the
property since 2005, which led to the
County’s foreclosure and seizure action.
In light of the opinion, which clarified
that any lands purchased on the White
Earth Reservation with WELSA funds are
automatically in trust without any further
BIA action, the Council is carefully considering its options to recover the illegally
assessed and collected taxes, and future use
of WELSA funds on its reservation.
(The Case is The White Earth Band of
Chippewa Indians v. County of
Mahnomen Minnesota, et. al. Civ. No.
07-3962, (D. Minn.))
Pine Point hosts bio-mass workshop
A woody bio-mass workshop was held
on March 26 at the old Pine Point School
in Ponsford.
With the renewed interest in alternative and wood energy there is a lot of talk
about bio-mass. However, even among
natural resource professionals, there is a lot
we don’t know about bio-mass and its’
potential.
The objective of the Ponsford workshop was to provide landowners, natural
resource professionals, loggers, entrepreneurs, the business and manufacturing
community, community leaders and interested citizens with a basic knowledge of
where the biomass industry is now, realistic expectations, and the steps needed to
create a sustainable biomass resource for
the future. Topics for the workshop included bio-mass utilization, harvest guidelines
See Workshop Page 4
White Earth enrollee meets Vice President Biden in Germany
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He currently lives in
Germany and works computer/land specialist for the U.S.
Embassy in Frankfurt. Scott
served in the U.S. Army and
was stationed in Germany for
several years and when his
enlistment expired he moved to
his present location.
He speaks
and is married
wife, Monika.
children, Justin
fluent German
to his German
They have two
and Tyler.
Scott is the oldest son of
Char Lee.
WE member Scott Shores with Vice President Joe Biden in Munich, Germany.
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IHS allocated $500 million in 2009 Recovery Act
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
recently announced that the Indian Health Service (IHS),
has been allocated $500 million in the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The Recovery
Act funds will strengthen the economy, support the construction and modernization of IHS health facilities and
strengthen the use of health information technology at
those facilities.
“The Recovery Act will help meet many critical
health needs in Indian communities, create jobs and boost
our economy,” said IHS Director Robert G. McSwain.
The Recovery Act calls for the IHS to spend $227
million for health facilities construction, $100 million in
maintenance and improvements, $85 million for health
information technology, $68 million for sanitation facilities construction, and $20 million for health equipment
and will help improve health care in Indian Country.
American Indians and Alaska Natives born today
have a life expectancy that is 4.6 years less than average
Americans. Investing in health care in Indian communi-
ties can yield immeasurable benefits and improve the
health of American Indian and Alaska Natives. American
Indians and Alaska Natives die at significantly higher
rates than average Americans from tuberculosis (750 percent higher), diabetes (190 percent higher) and unintentional injuries (150 percent higher).
The Recovery Act includes funds to complete the
construction of the Norton Sound Regional Hospital in
Nome, Alaska. The new Norton Sound facility replaces
an outdated 61-year-old hospital that is too small to serve
an estimated 10,000 users. The project will create a substantial number of new jobs in construction, transportation, and other professions and help fight unemployment
in Nome. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the
unemployment rate in the Nome area was 12.7 percent as
of January 2009.
Other Recovery Act projects, intended to help create
new jobs and ease unemployment in Indian communities
across the country will be announced in the coming
months.
Single mothers are a target for sexual predators
By Tanya
White Earth DOVE Program
In today’s society, sexual predators are finding more
and more ways to find access to innocent victims.
Recently, it has become apparent that one tactic being
used more by sexual predators is gaining access to children through their single mother. Many sexual predators/pedophiles go onto online dating services just to
look for profiles of single women with children. This is
disturbing in a sense that most of the time these women
are so thrilled to be in a relationship that they overlook
any red flags or warning signs in regards to their new significant other. Most dating sites do not run background
screening on their members so it is hard to even know
who these people really are. There are some tips on
“Dating as a Single Mother” that women can follow that
will not only protect them, but will protect their children
as well.
*Accept the fact that some guys will not want to date
you because you do have children. In that case, just
know that you don’t want to date them either.
*NEVER date a guy who makes it clear to you that
he DOES NOT WANT CHILDREN. Just let him find a
woman who does not want children either. It is more
common in these cases where the children fall victim to
physical, mental, and sexual abuse due to the non parent’s
resentment. Remember the old saying-there are plenty of
other fish in the sea.
*Don’t apologize for being fertile. Realize that
being a mom-single or not-is the best thing in the world!
There are some women who aren’t lucky enough to have
children of their own. Children are a gift!
*When you do start dating someone, take things
slowly. Make sure you get to know the person before
you bring him into your home life.
*Take a long time to introduce your children to your
new flame. Talk to your kids about him and ask if they
like him. Always listen to what your kids have to say.
*Be willing to protect your children before getting
the love and satisfaction you think you need. If you or
even a family member notices your new beau acting
strange around your kids-talk to your kids and call off the
relationship immediately!
*Don’t leave your kids alone with a new boyfriend!
Be careful! Until you know what kind of person he is,
don’t assume he is the typical nice guy.
*Believe in yourself! Don’t feel as if you have to
settle for less than what you deserve just because you are
a single mother. There are plenty of nice guys out there
that would be lucky to have you and your children in their
lives-just make sure he is worthy.
*Last but not least-many women are always in
search of finding ‘true love’, I have come to realize that
no matter what any man would be able to offer me, the
truest meaning of the term ‘true love’ could only be
described as my love for my kids and their love for me.
Children cannot control the decisions that are made in
See Predators Page 12
NOTICE - ELDERS
ENP MENU CHANGE- APRIL 8!!
WHITE EARTH ELDERLY NUTRITION
PROGRAM EASTER DINNER
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8
Family Fun/Food Drive
April 26 ~ 1 to 4 p.m. @ Ogema VFW
Sponsored by:
the Ladies Auxiliary Post 9880
“Dance, eat & have fun with the children!”
Sloppy Joes, bars
and Kool-Aid for sale
July 1
MENU
Baked Ham with Cranberry Glaze, Mashed Potatoes,
California Blend Vegetable, Fruit Salad, Petit Pain
Whole Grain Roll, lemon, Meringue Pie, Beverage
Admission is free with a non-perishable
food item.
Aug. 5
White Earth Elderly Nutrition Program
(218)983-3286 Ext. 1266
Food items donated to
Becker County Food Bank
()>A-"?%C$"4+,7%$"+%A<+%H$?%A-%;By Winona LaDuke
White Earth Land Recovery Project
I think Michelle Obama rocks. She’s turning
over the lawn and putting in a garden and swing set
at the White House. What better example of family values, self sufficiency and health can you have?
Indeed as I look over the last of the snow, enjoy
some days in the sugar bush, I am thinking of my
garden. I’m hoping to put one in at my rental place
here in Detroit Lakes. And, Im thinking of those
Victory Gardens of the olden days. It may be about
time for them again.
Around 50 years ago, the Victory Garden movement flourished, linking local gardens to homeland
security. Americans were urged to garden, putting
less strain on a national food supply, insuring that
the soldiers abroad would have plenty of food. The
country responded - around 20 percent of the population grew the victory gardens (at that time almost
60 percent of Americans gardened) and those patriotic Americans were able to produce up to 40 percent
of America’s vegetables. People felt empowered,
like they were really contributing something to the
country, relationships between community members were strengthened over the picket fence, and I
guess folks ate pretty well.
I’m thinking it’s time to bring back those gardens. Food security is sort of dodgy these daysbetween the recalls of hamburger from the school
lunch program and the nationwide concerns about
peanut butter. Job security and income security are
at an all time low, and we’re in tough times with
our health. This is to say that the National Center
for Health Statistics suggests that some two thirds
of us are overweight or obese. We just eat too much
junk food, fast food and don’t exercise. Gardening
provides a key answer to many of these challengesand gives us an opportunity to not only save money,
but, perhaps to save our health.
“Victory gardens focused on delivering maxi-
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mum nutritional value,” Pamela Price, a Victory
Garden historian explains. “Planting a rainbow
means including a variety of colors which represent
different nutrients and pack a dense nutritional
punch.”
Additionally, gardeners might look to heritage
vegetables as many of these are higher in anti oxidants and amino acids than their more recent hybrid
descendants. Hominy corn is high in carbohydrates
and protein. One serving of hominy yields 47 percent of the DRV for fiber and 33 percent of the B vitamin Thiamine and has half the calories of market
corn. Arikara squash has l3 percent of the DRV for
fiber, 64 percent of the DRV for vitamin A, and half
the calories and double the calcium and magnesium
of the market equivalent. Similarly, Potawatomi
lima beans are low in fat, and high in carbohydrates
and protein. B vitamins are found in abundance,
including thiamine, pantothenic acid, niacin and B6.
Potawatomi lima beans also provide 24 grams of
fiber per serving, and 2l times the anti-oxidants
found in market beans.
Besides that, lawns may not be the only way to
live in a neighborhood. Rumor has is that we use
the same amount on lawn pesticides and fertilizers
as the entire GDP of Haiti. Most of the world has
gardens, not lawns.
The White Earth Land Recovery Project worked
with the Tribal Council over the past couple of
years and has plowed more than l50 gardens, put in
around l0 greenhouses, and constructed some grow
boxes for community members. We hope that there
will be an interest in continuing this trend in 2009,
joining up with the Obamas. I personally am looking forward to some killer tomato and awesome
squash competitions in the neighborhood.
Gardening is pretty patriotic in the end, and awfully
healthy.
If you’re interested in gardening on White Earth,
please call the White Earth Tribal Housing.
Fabre meets Klobuchar
During a recent trip to Washington, D.C.,
to attend a National Indian Child Care
Association Board of Directors meeting
(National Impact Aid Conference and the
National Child Care Resource & Referral
Conference), Barb Fabre, Director of the
White Earth Child Care Program met with
top officials to discuss issues related to
tribal child care. During a visit to
Minnesotas Senator Amy Klobuchar
Washington office, Barb presented
Senator Klobuchar with the new Child
Care Resource & Referral poster for the
White Earth Reservation to help
parents/caregivers find licensed child
care. In the effort to help promote and
maintain the Ojibwe language, the poster
is illustrated in both Ojibwemowin and
English. The poster was the result of collaborations between the State CCR&R
Network offices, WE Child Care Program
and the WE Tribal & Community College.
These posters will be disseminated
throughout reservation communities. The
CCR&R Network also worked with six
other reservations in Minnesota to develop
a poster for their tribe.
The White Earth Tribal and
Community College Student Senate
is hosting their
2nd Annual Spring Pow-wow
on Saturday, April 11
Naytahwaush Sports Complex
Grand Entry at 1 p.m.  Feast at 5 p.m.
“Celebrating our Accreditation and Anishinaabe Arts”
Hosted by: WETCC Student Senate
Host drum: Makwade Ozhitang/Smokey Hills
Spiritual Advisor: Joe Bush/Andy Favorite
MC: Mickey Hodges
Eagle Staff: George Auginaush
Colors: White Earth Veterans Honor Guard
Everyone is Welcome!
“This project is made possible by the Anishinaabe Arts
Initiative: a program supported by the Region Arts Council
with funding from the McKnight Foundation,” other donations have been from Mii-gii-way-win, White Earth
Reservation Tribal Council and Shooting Star Casino,
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and several
fundraisers by the WETCC Students.
Womens
Empowerment Sessions
Tuesdays ~ 1-2:30 p.m.
Naytahwaush Community Service Center
DOVEProgram
 Transportation may be provided in area
 Refreshments served
 Confidential
Dont have a sitter? There will be a friendly advocate
available to attend to your child(ren) and engage in fun
activities. Please call ahead if you plan on bringing your
children.
For more information or questions, please call
Kristi at (218) 935-5554 Ext. 3285 or Jodie at Ext. 3284.
White Earth Reservation TERO
is taking applications for the 2009 construction
season Job Bank for employment referrals.
Carpenters, Electricians, Iron Workers,
Painters, Dry Wall Installers –Tapers,
Cement Masons/Finishers, Brick/Block Layers,
Roofers, Truck Drivers (CDLs, Class A or B),
Plumbers, Welders, Mechanics,
Laborers - Skilled and Unskilled
We are located in the Naytahwaush Community
Service Center (Sports Complex)
For more information call Darrell Winter at (218) 9355554 Ext. 3277, Liz Andersen at Ext. 3278, or Sandy
St. Clair at Ext. 3279. Please bring two forms of
identification.
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Do you wonder if you would be better off
working than not working? Do you worry about
losing health care coverage if you work? Need
help figuring out the government rules about
work and benefits? Laura McCaughan of the
Minnesota Work Incentives Connection can help!
Find out how working or working more
affects your government benefits (SSI, SSDI,
Medical Assistance, Food Stamps, etc.) on
Monday, April. 27, from 10 a.m. to noon at the
Shooting Star Casino or 1:30 to 4 p.m. at
Naytahwaush. Call toll free at 1-800-976-6728
for an appointment so you don’t have to wait.
People who need transportation for this event
should
call
White
Earth
Vocational
Rehabilitation toll free at 1-800-763-8629.
Community Council holds annual fishing derby
The Naytahwaush Community Council held
their 3rd annual Fishing Derby on Feb 28. Despite
the bitterly cold and blustery weather conditions, 53
participants registered for the event.
Ice fishing categories for cash prizes were northern, bass, walleye, and bullhead. Eighteen northerns
and three bass were brought in to be weighed; while
the bullheads and walleyes were too smart to get
caught, this year.
The contestants were provided hotdogs, chips
and pop free of charge. At the end of the derby, a
50/50 raffle and door prizes were called.
Northern Category
1st place $100
Jacob Londo Jr. – 7 lbs, 4 oz.
2nd/3rd place (three way split) $75
Jeremy Londo Sr. – 5 lbs, 4 oz.
Jim Uran Sr. – 5 lbs, 4 oz.
Kenny Keezer Jr. – 5 lbs, 4 oz.
Bass Category
1st place $100
Jim Uran Sr. – 3 lbs, 10 oz.
2nd place $50
Keshawn Goodwin – 3 lbs, 8 oz.
3rd place $25
Saige Londo – 3 lbs, 0 oz.
50/ 50 raffl e
Jeffrey Doerfler - $107
Mii-gwetch to the Shooting Star Hotel Casino
and Event Center, White Earth Boys and Girls Club,
Mahnomen Bait Shop, Naytahwaush Sports
Complex maintenance, White Earth Roads
Department, and District II Representative Terry
Tibbetts.
THE DOCTOR’S CORNER
Seasonal Affective Disorder
By Dr. Darryl Zitzow and Molly Ryan, M.A.
White Earth Health Center
Individuals may have no depressive symptoms throughout the
year, whatsoever, then suddenly, when Spring hits, they are experiencing depression and don’t understand why.
For some, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) occurs during
the winter months, but for others, the opposite occurs, SAD may
occur with the onset of Spring or Summer. 6 out of 100 people
experience SAD.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression
that follows changes in the seasons and can severely impair one’s
life. Certainly the “winter blues” or “cabin fever” can happen
with cold temperatures and lots of snow during the winter months.
However, mental health providers at the White Earth Health
Center are noticing the predictable increase in patients suddenly
experiencing depression symptoms during changes with the onset
of Spring, warmer temperatures and melting.
Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder include:
¸ Change in eating habits
¸ Sleeping more/less than usual
¸ Increased anxiety
¸ Loss of energy/motivations
¸ Social withdrawal
¸ Loss of interest in activities
¸ Irritability/agitation
¸ Weight changes
¸ Increased sex drive
¸ Changes in mood
In rare cases, people have maniac-like symptoms, or reverse SAD.
Symptoms include:
¸ Persistently elevated mood
¸ Hyperactivity/impulsiveness
¸ Increased social activity
¸ Unbridled enthusiasm
¸ Increase in high risk behaviors
¸ Pressure to work
¸ Pressure to speak
Photos by Mojo Littlewolf
The Naytahwaush Community Council held their annual fishing derby Feb. 28. Winner included:
Left: Jeremy Londo Sr., and junior. Middle: Jim Uran Sr., and junior. Right: Keshawn Goodwin.
The White Earth
Constitutional Convention
will reconvene at the Shooting Star
Casino Event Center on Friday, April 3
at 3:30 p.m. and adjourn on Saturday,
April 4.
This will be our final convention. The
draft constitution will be completed for
action by the delegates.
Delegates: Please plan to attend and
bring your materials and notes from
previous conventions.
Workshop
from Front Page
and marketing opportunities. Kerry Nixon from the
Central Minnesota Ethanol Coop in Little Falls discussed their work with cellulose based energy production.
The program was sponsored by White Earth
Natural Resources Department, White Earth Tribal
Conservation District, Becker SWCD, USDANRCS, Resource Conservation and Development
Councils for Gizibbii Onanogozie and WesMin,
Minnesota DNR, Extension and other organizations.
Some solutions or treatment options are:
¸ Full spectrum light therapy (Full spectrum lights can be purchased at most hardware stores)
¸ Cognitive behavioral therapy
¸ Medication therapy
¸ Increase activities with family
¸ Increase activities by self
¸ Develop hobbies or interests
¸ Deep breathing/guided imagery
¸ Daily walks
¸ Outside activities
If there are further questions or concerns, the White Earth
Tribal Mental Health Program or the White Earth Health Center
Mental Health Department may be contacted for more answers.
Charles W. LaDue
Attorney at Law
(White Earth Enrollee)
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Whi te Earth Enrol l ments
The address and phone number for White Earth Enrollments is P.O. Box 506,
White Earth, MN 56591. Local phone: (218) 983-4643, toll free: 1-800-9503248, Joyce Norcross Ext. 5250, Lori Jackson Ext. 5251, fax: (218) 983-3707.
ACLU-MN membershi p dri ve
You are cordially invited to attend the ACLU-MN Annual Membership
Dinner on Thursday, April 9 at 5:30 p.m. at Tutto Bene Italian Ristorante in
Bemidji. The topic is “ACLU-MN Update and the MN Legislature,” featuring
Charles Samuelson, Executive Director and Wallace G. Hilke, President. Please
RSVP at (218) 444-2285. Entrée: vegetarian or standard at $20 per person at
the door (a portion of the proceeds funds ACLU-MN, GMRJP). Social (cash bar
available) 5:30 p.m., dinner - 6 p.m., speakers - 7:30 p.m.
Whi te Earth S chol arshi p appl i cati ons onl i ne
The White Earth Scholarship applications for the 2009-10 academic year are
now online on the White Earth website. Priority deadline is May 31.
Bagl ey Indi an Educati on/ Ti tl e VII meeti ng
There will be a Bagley Indian Education/Title VII Parent Committee meeting on Thursday, April 9 at 5 p.m. at the Rice Lake Community Center. All
interested parents/students are welcome to attend this informal meeting. If you
have a concern or would like an input, come and join us. Everyone is welcome.
El ders needed
The Save Our Spirit (SOS) Committee is looking for elder volunteers to
assist at the 2nd Annual Festival of Fathers on April 11 from 9 a.m. to noon
at the Shooting Star Casino. This event encourages fathers to spend time with
their children and we are seeking elders to work at the egg coloring table. If you
can volunteer an hour or two or have questions please call Carol Fabre at (218)
983-3286 Ext. 1266.
MICOE meeti ng
The Minnesota Indian Council of Elders (MICOE) will meet Monday, April
6 at the White Earth ENP Site. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m., with meeting following. If you have any questions or would like to be placed on the agenda,
please call Lucille Silk, vice-chairwoman at (218) 983-3768.
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF FINAL AGENCY DETERMINATION TO TAKE LAND “IN TRUST”
SUMMARY: The Superintendent, Minnesota Agency, Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department
of the Interior, on the below date, made a final agency determination to acquire 126 acres, more
or less, of land "in trust" for the White Earth Band of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe.
DATE: This determination was made on March 23, 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Mr. Thomas Burr, Realty Officer, Minnesota
Agency, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 522 Minnesota Avenue NW, Bemidji, Minnesota 56601, telephone: (218) 751-2011.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published to comply with the requirement of
25 CFR 151.12(b) that notice be given to the public of the decision by the authorized representative of the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land "in trust" at least 30 days prior to signatory acceptance of land "in trust". The purpose of the 30-day waiting period in 25 CFR
151.12(b) is to afford interested parties the opportunity to seek judicial review of administrative
decisions to take land "in trust" for tribes or individual Indians before transfer of title to the property occurs. On March 23, 2009, the Superintendent, Minnesota Agency, decided to accept 126
acres, more or less, of land "in trust" for the White Earth Band of the Minnesota Chippewa
Tribe, pursuant to the Indian Reorganization Act (IRA) of June 18, 1934 (48 Stat. 984; 25
U.S.C. 465).
The Superintendent, Minnesota Agency, on behalf of the Secretary of the Interior, shall acquire
title in the name of the United States of America "in trust" for the White Earth Band of the
Minnesota Chippewa Tribe to the following parcels of land no sooner than 30 days after the
date this notice is published in newspapers of general circulation within the State of Minnesota,
County of Mahnomen.
The subject property is described as: The land referred to herein is situated in the State of
Minnesota, Mahnomen County, being more particularly described as follows:
Lot One (1), Section Four (4) and Lot Four (4), Section Three (3) and the West Twenty (20)
Rods of Lot Three (3), Section Three (3), Township One-hundred Forty-six (146) North, Range
Thirty-nine (39) West of the Fifth (5th) Principal Meridian, Mahnomen County, containing 126
acres, more or less (acreage taken from the original Surveyor's Plat, dated June 12,1874).
Di abetes Bi ngo
Diabetes Bingo will be held April 9 in Elbow Lake, April 21 in Mahnomen,
and April 23 in Rice Lake. Bingo will begin after the 11:30 a.m. elder nutrition
meal. Bingo at Mahnomen will begin at 1 p.m. at Valley View Apartments. All
are welcome.
Wi sdom S teps el ders
It is again time to make sure that you have your Wisdom Steps Health Card
ready to be turned in by April 30. Check to see that your have the heath screenings you need. You must have the first four completed plus one other health
screening, attend a health fair/health education, an organized walk, plus 46,000
steps or the equivalent. Your recorded steps will need to be given to Len Wells
by the same date. Everyone that turns their health card in with the needed screenings and their steps will be eligible to go to the Wisdom Steps Conference that
will be held in Hinckley in June. If you have any questions call Bev Karsten at
(218) 983-3286 Ext. 1358.
Looki ng 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.
Update appl i cati on wi th WE Water & S ewer
Anyone that has signed up for White Earth Water and Sewer services please
call (218) 983-3202 and update your application on file.
Pl ease noti fy WE Contract Heal th
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 1-800-477-0125 or
(218) 983-4300 Ext. 6280, 6281, or 6282.
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Health Information Privacy and Security Week,
April 12-18, raises awareness on the critical need to
educate and inform healthcare professionals and
patient’s about actively protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of their health information.
Protecting Privacy is important not just to
avoid harm but also to promote good health care and
accurate and reliable health information. Without
appropriate protection for privacy and security in the
healthcare system, patients engage in privacy protective behaviors to shield themselves from stigma
or discrimination. They often pay out of pocket for
their care, and ask doctors to change a diagnosis, or
switch doctors frequently to avoid having all of their
records in one location. Additionally, they may lie
or even avoid seeking care altogether. The consequences are significant for the individual, the medical community and for the public’s health.
Privacy and security policies and practices are
not 100 percent tamper proof but safeguarding your
health care system such as: assessing level of access,
backup systems for electronic health information,
security codes, password protection, on site security,
key entry offices, updated software with firewall protection, etc. can make it more difficult for someone
to access health information and ensure that if there
is a breach; perpetrators will be detected and punished.
The Health Information Management (HIM) and
Information Technology (IT) professionals at White
Earth Health Center have undergone extensive training to provide protection and confidentiality of your
personal health information.
For more information contact Joyce Bellanger,
Medical Records Administrative Specialist at (218)
983-6300 or email joyce.bellanger@ihs.gov
Shooting Star sponsorship deadlines approch
The Shooting Star Casino provides sponsorships to help develop skills and resources in rural
and regional Mahnomen County. Sponsorships can
range from sports, arts and culture, community,
promotion and education.
S oftbal l sponsorshi ps:
- The Shooting Star will sponsor one women’s and
one men’s team each season.
- All interested teams must have their sponsorship
application submitted by Apri l 27.
- A lottery method of selection will occur with a
random drawing on May 4.
- A roster must be provided along with submission.
Gol f tournament and team sponsorshi ps
- All interested teams or tournament must submit a
sponsorship application by May 4.
How to appl y assessment of appl i cati ons
- Applicants will be advised in writing of the outcome of their proposal.
- The Shooting Star Casino receives many applications for sponsorship and is unable to fund all those
requests. Sponsorships will be selected based on
strong community links and participation.
S ubmi ssi on of appl i cati ons
- Read the sponsorship selection criteria
- Complete the Sponsorship Application Form
- Send or hand deliver the completed form to Phyllis
Skala, SSC Marketing Office Manager, by the
sponsorshi p deadl i nes.
For more information or to request a sponsorship package, call Phyllis at (218) 935-2711 Ext.
7374 or 800-238-9760.
CITGO
The White Earth Constituent Program is now
taking applications for the CITGO Energy
Assistance Program. If you qualify for
Minnesota energy assistance and are an enrollee
living on or near the White Earth Reservation
you may qualify. Please stop in at one of the
tribal offices and fill out an application. There
are two things you must bring with a completed application: verification from the Minnesota
energy assistance program to show you qualify
and your account information from the fuel
company. The enrolled member must have the
energy assistance in their name as well as the
account from the fuel company. For more
information call (218) 935-5554 and ask for
Constituents.
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Nay Tah Waush
Community Council needs you!
We are looking for new board members with
Commitment, Dedication, & Enthusiasm!
Eligibility requirements:
 Must live in the NTW community  Must have six
months NTW residency  Must be 18 years of age
If interested, please send a letter to:
Nay Tah Waush Community Council,
P.O. Box 156, Nay Tah Waush, MN 56566
Attn: Shelly Weaver
The White Earth Police Department
teamed up with Lakes Signs and Graphics to
create a blue and gold vinal decal to raise
money for Mahnomen County Deputy
Sheriff Chris Dewey who was injured while
on duty in February.
The minimum donation is $5. Proceeds
will be sent to Dewey and his family to help
cover the costs occurred to them.
A check or money order can be made out
to the White Earth Police Department. The
address is P.O. Box 269, White Earth, MN
56591. Individuals can also pick them up at
the White Earth PD.
For more information call Theresa
Bellanger at (218) 983 3285 Ext 5700 or
Dave McArthur at Ext 5707.
The decals were designed, made, and
donated by Rod and Jill Felt, Lakes Signs
and Graphics out of Detroit Lakes.
Wednesday, Aprl 1, 2009
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The third annual National Native HIV/AIDS
Awareness Day was held March 20 to increase awareness about the impact that HIV/AIDS has had on
American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native
Hawaiians and to work together to stop the spread of
HIV/AIDS. It was also a time to reflect on those
who have passed or are infected and affected by this
disease.
The theme for this year's observance was, “A
Celebration of Life.” Native communities selected
March 20 for the observance since it marks the first
day of spring, a time of birth and new beginnings
and a time to celebrate life.
In the U.S., American Indians and Alaska
Natives rank third among all ethnicities in rates of
HIV/AIDS diagnosis by population size in 2006,
according to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC).
“We have had 193 cases of HIV infection reported among American Indians in Minnesota since the
epidemic began. Unfortunately, 81 of the 193 have
died,” said Mitchell Davis Jr., director of the Office
of Minority and Multicultural Health, Minnesota
Department of Health (MDH). Prevention and testing remain the most important ways of stopping the
spread.
“The most important message that I can give to
anyone about this disease is that it is preventable.
Know your HIV status by getting tested, practice
safer sex at all times, and don't share needles for drug
use, piercing or tattooing,” said Davis. “For those
that test positive, some of the new treatments have
been very beneficial. The earlier you test and act on
the test results, the better your health can be and the
less likely you will spread the disease to others.”
To help curb the epidemic in Minnesota, the
Office of Minority and Multicultural Health
(OMMH) at MDH provides funding to eight community-based organizations to help them educate and
teach skills that impact individuals, organizations,
and communities in the fight to eradicate
HIV/AIDS.
In addition, the STD and HIV Section at MDH
currently funds 22 programs through 16 agencies
aimed at preventing the spread of HIV in adults and
young people of all races who inject drugs and/or
engage in sexual behaviors that transmit HIV. One
of these programs includes the Indigenous Peoples
Task Force based in Minneapolis that has been one
of the key leaders in reaching American Indian populations in Minnesota with HIV prevention efforts
over the past several years.
This year, the Office of Minority and
Multicultural Health in collaboration with the STD
and HIV Section at MDH hosted a local event in
observance of National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness
Day on March 20 at the Minneapolis American
Indian Center in Minneapolis. This event began
with a breakfast catered by Wolves’ Den Circle Café
and a play performed by the Ogitchi-dag Players
from Indigenous Peoples Task Force titled, “We Got
Played.”
More information about HIV is also available
from the Minnesota AIDS Project (MAP)
AIDSLine, (612) 373-2437, 1-800-248-2437. MAP
AIDSLine offers statewide information and referral
services, including prevention education, HIV risk
assessments, HIV testing and referrals to HIV testing sites, as well as community resources and prevention programs that serve American Indians.
The MDH HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report,
which includes data specific for American Indians,
can be found at health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/hiv/hivstatistics.
Week of the Young Child Event for
Parents & Children Birth to Five
“LEARNING & BUILDING THROUGH PLAY”
Tuesday, April 21 ~ 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Shooting Star Casino Event Center
Bring the children & learn the importance of play
in a young childs development.
4:30 - 5
5 - 5:30
5:30 - 6
6 - 6:30
Registration
Play time for families & children
Parent time - child care provided
FREE MEAL & door prizes
Sponsored by: Our Children Succeed Initiative, Northwest
Mental Health Center, White Earth Child Care Program,
White Earth Head Start, White Earth Early Childhood
Initiative, White Earth Family, Friend and Neighbor Project,
Mahube Head Start, Mahube Child Care Resource &
Referral, Waubun/Ogema School ECFE program,
Mahnomen School ECFE program, Bemidji Regional
Interdistrict Council (BRIC), Mahnomen/ Waubun IEIC,
Mahube Relatives As Parents (RAP) program
……………………………………………………………………
Family name:____________________________________
Phone: _________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________
# adult meals:________# Child meals: ________
Please return registration by April 14 to May Leff, White
Earth Child Care. Phone: (218) 983-3285 Ext. 1201.
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Woodland and High Plains
Traditional Powwow
“We Are All Related”
April 18, 2009
North Dakota State University Bison Sports Arena (Fargo)
MC - Mickey Hodges
Arena Director - Dallas Goldtooth
Host Drum - Lakota Thunder
Special Guest - Miss Indian Nations: Alyssa Alberts
Grand Entries - 1 and 7 p.m.
Admission:
Elders (55 & over) - Free
Adults (19-54) - $3
Youth (6-18) - $2
Children (5 & Under) - Free
NDSU, MSUM & Concordia Students - Free with student ID
For more information please contact:
NDSU - (701) 231-1029, MSUM - (218) 299-3640, or
email Chris Peltier at Christopher.Peltier@ndsu.edu
Sponsored by:
North Dakota State University, Minnesota State University
Moorhead, & Concordia College.
(Not responsible of theft or accidents.)
Pine Point Regular School Board Minutes
Pine Point Regular School Board Meeting
Monday, February 2, 2009 @ 6 p.m.
Pine Point School Staff Room
1.0 Roll Call – Meeting called to order by Chairman
Edward Miller Sr., at 6 p.m.
Members present – Sara Clark, Edward Miller Sr.,
Albert Basswood Jr., Ronald Butcher, Mary Jo
Basswood, Lyman Roberts
Ex-Officio – Jason Luksik, Principal
2.0 Recognition of Visitors – Bonnie Meeks, Joan
LaVoy, Dick Larson
3.0 Approval/Amendment of Agenda – Motion by
Ronald Butcher to approve the agenda as amended:
Add 8.4a Leave of Absence, seconded by Sara Clark.
All in favor. Motion carried.
4.0 Public participation on agenda items – None
5.0 Approval/Amendment of Minutes – Motion by
Mary Jo Basswood to approve the January 5, 2009
minutes as presented, seconded by Albert Basswood
Jr. All in favor. Motion carried.
6.0 Finance
6.1 Treasurer’s Report – Motion by Ronald
Butcher to approve the Treasurer’s Report for January
2009, seconded by Lyman Roberts. All in favor.
Motion carried.
6.2 Payment of Bills – Motion by Mary Jo
Basswood to approve the payment of bills for the
month of January 2009 in the amount of $72,311.87
for check #20295 through check #20391, seconded by
Sara Clark. All in favor. Motion carried.
7.0 Unfinished Business
7.1 No unfinished business
8.0 New Business
8.1 Team Building – Discuss at next board meeting
8.2 Extended Leave of Absence – Motion by Mary
Jo Basswood to grant extended leave of absence for
Donna Crowell, seconded by Albert Basswood Jr. All
in favor. Motion carried.
8.3 Cell Phone Plan – Motion by Mary Jo
Basswood to purchase cell phones for the bus, seconded by Ronald Butcher. All in favor. Motion carried.
8.4 Long Term Sub Position – Motion by Lyman
Roberts to hire Kris Manning for 2nd Grade Long
Term Sub Position, seconded by Mary Jo Basswood.
All in favor. Motion carried.
8.4a Leave of Absence – Motion by Lyman
Roberts to grant leave of absence for Jessica Miller,
seconded by Ronald Butcher. All in favor. Motion
carried.
8.5 Sale of Old Van – Motion by Mary Jo
Basswood to sell the 1999 Dodge Ram Van and open
for bids, seconded by Ronald Butcher. All in favor.
Motion carried.
8.6 Time Clock – Motion by Albert Basswood Jr.
to purchase and activate the use of time clock for all
staff, seconded by Mary Jo Basswood. All in favor.
Motion carried.
9.0 Principal’s Report – Discussion on Family Fun
Day; Tribal Council; Honeywell Project.
10.0 Public Participation – None
11.0 Adjournment – Motion by Mary Jo Basswood to
adjourn the meeting at 7:26 p.m., seconded by
Lyman Roberts. All in favor. Motion carried.
S ara Cl ark, Cl erk & Treasurer
White Earth welcomes Indonesian visitors
Photo by Gary W. Padrta
White Earth Chairwoman Erma J. Vizenor and District I Representative Irene Auginuash speak
with Theo Hesegem (dark hair) and Abdullah Balbed recently at the White Earth Tribal
Administration Building. Hesegem is the Chair, Law Enforcement and Human Rights Advocacy
Network from Indonesia. Balbed is an interpretor. Hesegem and Balbed spent two days visiting several White Earth programs - they even experienced ice fishing with Head Start students.
The visit was sponsored by the Office of International Visitors, Bureau of Educational and
Cultural Affairs through the U.S. Department of State.
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BUILDING SUPPLIES, INC.
Open Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
“FREE DELIVERY”
Submitted photo
The 2009 White Earth Tax Service volunteers received certificates of appreciation
for returning more than $1 million in state and federal refunds to reservation residents. Tax site staff and volunteers for 2009 are: Back row (l to r)--Audra Highelk,
staff; Dorothy Heisler, Bill Paulson, Linda May and John Peterick, volunteers;
JeriAnne Collins, staff. Seated (l to r)—Vernie Hisgun and Diane Roy, volunteers;
and Sarah Ruppel, staff.
White Earth Tax Service completes
424 income tax returns free of charge
The White Earth Tax Service completed 424 income tax returns free of charge in
the first stage of its 2009 tax service. As a
result, $1,005,601 in federal and state
refunds were returned to the White Earth
Reservation. An additional $366,132 was
provided to qualifying recipients of the
Earned Income Tax Credit.
Community Development Bank of
Ogema provided low-cost refund anticipation loans and free savings accounts for
people in need of immediate access to their
refund.
When combined, free tax preparation
and the low-cost loan and savings program
resulted in an estimated cost savings to
taxpayers of $112,036.
In a recognition event held March 24,
Tribal Secretary-Treasurer Franklin “Bud”
Heisler complimented the volunteers.
“Constituents feel good knowing they can
depend on this service, and we hope you
can provide it again next year.”
Stage two of the tax service will be
the first-ever property refund clinics, to be
held in May and June. Staff and volunteers
will help qualifying residents to access
their property and renter’s credits. More
information will be published in the
Anishinaabeg Today.
The White Earth Tax Site is a service
of the White Earth Investment Initiative,
in partnership with West Central Initiative,
Shooting Star Casino, Rural LISC,
AccountAbility Minnesota, Midwest
Minnesota Community Development
Corporation,
and
Community
Development Bank.
Descendant wrestles in national competition
Thomas Bouressa, grandson of Paul
“Poncho” and Carolyn Williams will wrestle in the 2009 Senior National Wrestling
Competition in Virgina Beach, Va., on
April 2-5.
His season record was 39-3 first time
losing was at the State Wrestling
Competition. Before entering the state
tournament he was ranked #1 in the state.
He placed 5th in state this year, and 4th
last year (2008). He is a senior at Jefferson
High School in Alexandria, Minn.
Following high school he leaves for
Marine Corps Boot Camp in San Diego.
After Boot Camp he will enter Concordia
College in Moorhead, where he was awarded an Academic Scholarship.
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF FINAL AGENCY DETERMINATION TO TAKE LAND “IN TRUST”
SUMMARY: The Superintendent, Minnesota Agency, Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S.
Department of the Interior, on the below date, made a final agency determination to acquire
145 acres, more or less, of land "in trust" for the White Earth Band of the Minnesota
Chippewa Tribe.
DATE: This determination was made on March 23, 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Mr. Thomas Burr, Realty Officer, Minnesota
Agency, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 522 Minnesota Avenue NW, Bemidji, Minnesota 56601,
telephone: (218) 751-2011.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published to comply with the requirement of 25 CFR 151.12(b) that notice be given to the public of the decision by the authorized representative of the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land "in trust" at least 30 days
prior to signatory acceptance of land "in trust". The purpose of the 30-day waiting period in
25 CFR 151.12(b) is to afford interested parties the opportunity to seek judicial review of
administrative decisions to take land "in trust" for tribes or individual Indians before transfer of title to the property occurs. On March 23, 2009, the Superintendent, Minnesota
Agency, decided to accept 145 acres, more or less, of land "in trust" for the White Earth
Band of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, pursuant to the Indian Reorganization Act (IRA) of
June 18,1934 (48 Stat. 984; 25 U.S.C. 465).
The Superintendent, Minnesota Agency, on behalf of the Secretary of the Interior, shall
acquire title in the name of the United States of America "in trust" for the White Earth Band
of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe to the following parcels of land no sooner than 30 days
after the date this notice is published in newspapers of general circulation within the State
of Minnesota, County of Mahnomen.
The subject property is described as: The land referred to herein is situated in the State of
Minnesota, Mahnomen County, being more particularly described as follows:
The East Half of the Southwest Quarter (El/2 SW1/4) and Government Lots Six (6) and
Seven (7), Section Six (6), Township One-hundred forty-five (145) North, Range Thirty-nine
(39) West of the Fifth (5th) Principal Meridian, Mahnomen County, containing 145 acres,
more or less.
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Whi te Earth Nati on of Oji bwe Indi ans
Erma J. Vi zenor, Chai rwoman
2009 S tate of the Nati on Address
Fri day, March 13, 2009 ~ 11 a. m.
S hooti ng S tar Event Center
Mahnomen, Mi nnesota
Staff and employees, distinguished guests, friends and relatives, me-qwitch (thank
you) for being here today. Me-qwitch, Joe Bush, our spiritual leader for offering your
pipe, tobacco, and prayers to God, Manidou, who blesses each and every one of us. Meqwitch to Smoky Hills Drum Group for the songs that are the heartbeat of our people,
the songs that call the spirits of our people, past and present, together in unity, harmony, love, and peace. Thank you, White Earth Honor Guard for proudly presenting our
colors this morning. We appreciate the great sacrifice that you have made for our people and land. Thank you, Mike Swan for being our master of ceremonies today. I want
to give special recognition to our youth, our royalty, our princess and brave of the White
Earth Nation. Thank you.
The Tribal Council and I appreciate and thank each and every one of you for the work
that you do in tribal government, Shooting Star Casino Hotel and Event Center, White
Earth Housing, Ojibwa Building Supplies, Ojibwa Office Supplies, Circle of Life
School, Pine Point School, Naytahwaush Community Charter School, White Earth
Tribal and Community College, we say thank you. We have over 1,700 employees
working for the White Earth Nation, working for us as a Tribal Council and serving our
membership by contributing to the betterment of lives, area, society, and future.
To our members of this great nation, we,
the Tribal Council thank you for the privilege to serve you. Every day we remind ourselves that our work and service are for you
and future generations. With God’s help we
strive to do our best. We humbly ask for
your prayers that our intentions will always
be good, our decisions will always be wise,
and our actions, always be just and fair.
I want to recognize a few people today
who came to join us. On behalf of the Tribal
Council, I thank you for your presence. We
welcome Chief Jim Leonard, Manitou
Rapids, Rainy River First Nations, Canada.
Also traveling with the Chief is Willie
Wilson, respected elder, who is also from
Manitou Rapids. Thank you for joining us
today. I acknowledge June Knowhonda from
the Bush Foundation. Thank you for being
here today.
I want to say the Bush
Foundation
has
a huge initiative for nation
Photo by Edward L. Gehrke
building in Indian Country, specifically the
states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota. We are pleased you
are here. I acknowledge Gerald Schram, Becker County Commissioner whose district
comprises a large part of the White Earth Reservation. I recognize Jody Beaulieu of the
Red Lake Tribal Council, Mitch Berg, City Administrator of Mahnomen, Marty
Warnsholtz, Mayor of Mahnomen, Andy Martin from Senator Amy Klobuchar’s office,
Allison Meyer from Congressman Collin Peterson’s office. (Congressman Peterson is
our Chief of Agriculture in Washington, DC), Gus Claymore from Minnesota State
University, Moorhead, representing President Edna Szymanski. I recognize Dan Labat
from USDA, Jeff Grabow from Bremer Bank, Peter Palmer and Jim Jones from the
Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, and Mark Drift from the Bois Forte Tribe. Thank you
for being here.
I want to talk briefly today about our national economy that has worsened every year
since the invasion of Iraq in 2003. A $3 trillion war, spiked gasoline prices at the
pumps, tax breaks for the wealthy, greed and corruption, ponzi schemes, lack of regulation and oversight, a housing market that has collapsed, banks going under, credit frozen,
and stocks falling – causing a worldwide chain reaction. These conditions originated in
Washington, DC, within the large banks, and on Wall Street in New York, yet the effects
have been economically severe and harsh to us on the White Earth Reservation. We have
suffered budget cuts in law enforcement, fire protection, road maintenance, education,
housing and social services. Our health care has been on a respirator for years while
chronic diseases continue to escalate. Nationally and locally jobs are disappearing.
Companies are closing. It sounds bleak and it is for now and some time to come. The
See Address Page 13
More than 40 information booths were on
display during the
2009 State of the
Nation Address March
13 at the Shooting
Star Casino. Top: Jill
Hewitt and Bonnie
Rock - Oshki Manidoo
(New Spirit) Center.
Middle: Gloria
Goodwin - Food
Distribution. Left:
White Earth Tribal
Police Dispatcher
Dale Pederson makes
popcorn for people
visiting the booths.
Photos by
Gary W. Padrta
Fiscal Year 2009 Financial Highlights
The Fiscal Year for White Earth begins on Oct. 1 of each year and ends the following Sept. 30. The figures above include only the expenditures that flowed through the Tribal Governments Finance Office, they
do not include Shooting Star Casino ($74,053,819 expenditures in FY08), White Earth Housing, Ojibwa
Building Supplies or Pine Point School.
FY 09 General Fund Highlights
The Tribes General Fund consists of revenue
primarily received from Shooting Star Casino. No
percapita payments are given to tribal members of
White Earth from Casino revenues, instead the
funds are used to subsidize vital services throughout
the Reservation. These are discretionary funds that
are allocated on an annual basis by the Tribal
Council; unfortunately, requests always exceed
availability.
These funds are used to supplement program
services and provide additional services that we do
not receive grants for, such as elder snowplowing,
mowing. Boys & Girls Clubs, community centers,
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tribal newspaper, enrollments, dispatch, constituent
services, transit, elderly nutrition programs, special
projects, and more.
The current fiscal year (ending 09/30/09), the
General Fund has $13,475,793 budgeted as shown
in the chart above. The effects of the global recession are starting to directly impact us. In order to balance the general fund budget this fiscal year, funds
had to be taken out of reserves. Even after reserves,
the budget is still a little less than the previous year's
budget of $13,684,147. With expenses increasing
steadily and revenues decreasing, the Tribe will be
implementing more cost saving measures to ensure
we do not face a fund deficit.
2008 Highlights
- WE Tribal & Community College received accreditation
- Powwow grounds in White Earth
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder initiated
- Tribal Child Support became operational IV-D Agency
- Shorelands and water resources protected
- Tribal Administration Building
- Upgraded water and sewer systems
- White Earth Boys and Girls Club added
- “The Wall” visited Mahnomen
- Reservation-wide transportation system
- Veterans Memorial Community Center in Mahnomen
- Mii-gii-way-win Advisory Board helped many groups
throughout the reservation
- First female to represent any region on the Shoot Team at
NAFWS National Conference
- Tribal members were State & National delegates at political conventions
- Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Service (ARMHS)
- Improved HR policies and procedures and new software
install for Accounting
- Miles and miles of road improvements
- Diabetes Camp, Brain Conference, Job and Career Fairs,
Elders Conference, Economic Development Summit,
Health Fairs. Festival of Fathers, Wild Foods Summit
- New WELSA Claims ready for processing
- Indian Child Welfare has full continuum of services conforming to tribal traditions
- DOVE provides 24-hour Crisis Line
- Rice Lake Boys and Girls Club added
- State and Federal Legislative testimonials
- Boys and Girls Club awarded for merger with White Earth
Youth Recreation
- Increased podiatric care to win fight against amputations
- Ojibwa Office Supplies furnished new offices
- Voter turnout on the reservation was higher than the
Minnesota state average
- Financing, purchase, licensure, and outcomes systems programming completed for Oshki Manidoo Center in Bemidji
~ 36 new jobs with more to come soon.
- Veterans Service Officer located at White Earth and other
reservations throughout Minnesota
- Tribal Conservation District is the first in Minnesota
- Home improvements
- Web enabled GIS site
- Healthy Schools Initiatives
- New Tribal ID debut
- Constitutional Convention reconvened
- Many Point Dam Fish Ladder completed as a part of the
Lake Sturgeon restoration
- Telly Award for Shooting Star’s advertisements
- White Earth Community Center opened
- Increase in WELSA Heirship Determinations
- Funds secured to remodel old RTC building to become the
new Tribal Health Building
Tribal programs continue to grow strong and are a significant contributor to our local economy.
Expenditures have grown more than 75 percent in just
the last two years
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Predators
from Page 2
their homes, it is the parents’ responsibility to protect and love them!
It seems that the only time sexual offenses
against minors get any public attention is when the
perpetrator is a stranger to the victim. Please be
aware that in most cases, the victim knows their
assailant. Child molesters are usually family members, neighbors, or friends of the family.
As a parent or guardian, it is best to be aware
of all of your children’s surroundings and be cautious of who you even allow in your home. It has
even become a risk to allow your child to have a
sleepover at a friend’s house these days. It is hard
to know what type of environment you are sending
your child into.
As we all know, people do not like to talk
about sexual abuse-especially if it happens in their
own home. The scary part of this is children and
teens are starting to sexually abuse other children
and teens which goes on and on-a continuous cycle
of abuse. These young offenders are looked at strictly as perpetrators when they have been victims
themselves. Talk to your children! If they get upset
because they can’t spend the night at a friend’s house
- you’re only doing what’s best for them.
Many child molesters take the time to “groom”
their victims before actually committing the crime.
It is in these situations where single mothers get
charmed by the sexual predators. The child molester will not take action right away. They will spend
time trying to gain their victim’s trust before they
commit the crime. Many women have said, “Well
my boyfriend and I have been together for one year
and this is the first time my child has ever said any-
thing about it.” Chances are the sexual predator
used that first year to gain the woman’s trust as well
as the child’s trust. Once the child molester feels
they are in the comfort zone is when they commit
their horrible crime. Although it is hard to identify
a child molester, here are some traits that help identify them:
*Molesters tend to seek out playgrounds or other
places that kids frequent.
*Molesters entice kids with games, toys, or money.
*Molesters supply alcohol, drugs, and pornography
to their victims to lower inhibitions.
*Molesters prey not only on the child’s/teenager’s
desire to excel in a sport, they also prey on the
child’s/teenager’s parent’s desire.
*Molesters entertain kids and take them on outings.
*Molesters tend to operate or work at businesses
that employ teens.
*Molesters seek employment that puts themselves
in contact with children.
*Molesters seek out single mothers intending to
victimize their innocent children.
Please remember that we need to be aware of
not only our own surroundings, but the surroundings of our children. A child’s life can be shattered
in the blink of an eye due to sexual abuse. The
damages caused by such criminal acts are suffered
throughout an entire lifetime! If you have any questions regarding this article or any topics regarding
sexual abuse, domestic abuse, stalking, or general
crimes, please call the DOVE office at (218) 9355554. Our 24 Hour Crisis Line number is (218)
261-0629. Our program provides direct services to
victims/survivors of these crimes.
April Diabetes Project Calendar
Tuesday
Monday
MICOE
Meeting @
White Earth
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Dr. Ung @
Mahnomen
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Diabetes
Bingo @
Elbow Lake
after lunch
Nutrition
Education
@ Ranch
Diabetes
Bingo @
Valley View
1 p.m.
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Education
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On the North end of White Earth Lake
473-2138
April Specials
Friday Night Fish Fry!
Good Friday - April 10th 5-9 p.m.
All you can eat buffet - featuring:
Alaskan Pollack, Spaghetti, Meatballs, French Fries,
Coleslaw, & Dinner Rolls
Adults $7.50 - Kids $3.95
Easter Sunday Brunch!
April 12th - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Buffet featuring breakfast & lunch items:
Homemade Pastry, Fresh Fruit, Eggs, Bacon, Sausage,
Turkey, Lamb, & Ham - plus much more.
Reservations Recommended
Regular Hours:
Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday Brunch 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The White Earth LTCC program
is accepting bids for a Home Modification to be done at an
individual home located in the rural Mahnomen area on the
White Earth Reservation. Modifications must be performed
by a licensed contractor and per Minnesota State Code.
Payment will be made in full after final inspection of completed job. Bid specifications and location are available at
White Earth Home Health, 36510 Becker County Rd #21,
White Earth, MN 56591. All BIDS submitted MUST include
a diagram/blue print of the proposed project or they will be
considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Due to
client confidentiality the bid description must be picked up in
person at White Earth Home Health Agency. We are open
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.
Bids will be accepted until 4:30pm on 4/17/09
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Education
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LaRaye Anderson - Coordinator
Cheryl St.Claire - Program Nurse
Gail Gardner - IHS Nutritionist
Phone: (218) 983-3285
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Friday
Thursday
Wednesday
New Horizon
Resort and Lodge
Diabetes
Bingo @
Rice Lake
after lunch
BP, BS
@ Ranch
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election of President Obama was a momentous
change and a turning point for our country. He did
not promise a miracle or an immediate fix to the
problems that we are facing. President Obama said
it will take time but we will rebuild and we will
recover. Less than a month into office, on February
17, President Obama signed the American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act, an economic stimulus package that includes $2.5 billion for infrastructure and
programs in Indian Country and an additional $2.2
billion in new taxation bonds which are interest free
loans for reservation projects.
I will tell you: this economic stimulus for
Indian Country is more than President Bush has
done for us in eight years. Our administrators and
directors immediately went to work to go through
the 700 pages plus of the stimulus bill, line by line,
for funds. We are applying for every program and
project that we possibly can. There is money in the
stimulus bill for education, housing, economic
development, health care, and other necessary areas.
Although the stimulus package is a one-time appropriation of money, it is a great relief to us for we
have great needs here on the reservation and we
intend to take advantage of it.
During this economic downturn, we, at White
Earth have managed to keep our people employed,
provide services, and accomplish growth and
progress. Our progress would have been more
swiftly if the economy was better but we have
grown and are known throughout the state as a progressive tribe.
I want to highlight some areas and acknowledge
some great accomplishments. I say congratulations
to the White Earth Tribal and Community College
for earning and receiving accreditation this past year.
In the area of higher education, Dr. Will Antell who
is a former Minnesota Assistant Commissioner of
Education and more recently served as Trustee on the
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
(MnSCU) Board deserves our praise and appreciation
for initiating the Statewide Strategic Plan for
American Indians in the MnSCU system, a plan
that addresses the high dropout rates and wide disparity in achievement of Indian students in higher
education. I thank Dr. Antell for his hard work on
our behalf. We have a lot of work to do in education.
Although it is not a good economic year to go
to the State Legislature, I am down there this year
for tuition waivers for American Indian students in
the state university system and state aid for our tribal college. Our tribal college serves all students
whether the student is a tribal member or non-tribal
member. A large number of the students who attend
our tribal college are non-tribal members and we
receive no federal or state aid for them. The Tribal
Council must subsidize the cost. It is an issue of
equity for the state to provide aid to educate all of
our students. Several days ago, Councilwoman Irene
Auginaush and I were at the State Legislature to
emphasize our need for funding in education, a long
shot when the state has a deficit but long shots must
be taken.
This year I would also like to recognize our
schools, Pine Point School, Circle of Life School,
Naytahwaush Community Charter School, and all
public schools that serve our students from the
White Earth Reservation for their dedication to the
education of our children and youth.
A month or more ago, we, Tribal Council, had
a meeting to adjust to the declining economy. There
are fewer funds to the tribe. It is not the fault of
anyone here. It is not the fault of the Tribal
Council. It is the unfortunate condition of the economy. What happens in Washington, D.C., trickles
down and affects us. What we have done is freeze
the salaries and wages for this year at tribal government and Shooting Star Casino. Our tribal government payroll alone is $21 million so the saving will
be significant. A payroll freeze at SSC will also
contribute to budget cuts. The cuts in tribal budgets
and freeze in payrolls are not forever, but necessary
for a year or two in order for us to get through the
economic downturn. As I talk with our employees,
I tell them whatever cuts we have to make as a tribe,
we will get through it; at the same time we are not
going to fall behind on our progress. We must continue to move forward. We are going to build a new
Circle of Life School. We will continue to invest
in the future and grow.
To our veterans, we celebrated the Wall coming
to Mahnomen the past year. We also celebrated the
opening of the Veteran’s Community Center in
Mahnomen. We honor our veterans. Our prayers
are always with them.
Many are in Iraq,
Afghanistan, and other places around the world.
This year we have a new Tribal Veterans Service
Officer (TVSO), Sam Mason. By the way, people,
TVSO initiative came from White Earth veterans.
Our veterans and I went to see the Commissioner of
Veteran Affairs in St. Paul seeking a tribal veteran
service officer for White Earth. As a result of our
efforts, there are now eight state tribal veteran services officers in Minnesota. I recognize Sam
Mason, the White Earth TVSO. Commissioner
Clark Dyrud, Minnesota Commissioner of Veteran
Affairs has told me that Sam is the model TVSO and
the State is proud of him. He is going a great job.
One of the meetings I had in St. Paul last week
was with the Assistant Commissioner of Veteran
Affairs. We discussed veteran issues. In particular,
the area of northwestern Minnesota does not have a
veterans cemetery. White Earth is going to work
hard to get a veterans cemetery. We are going to
build it and it will be paid for and funded for maintenance by the Veterans Affairs.
At the Veterans Affairs building in St. Paul
located across the mall from the State Capitol, there
is a wall or semi-circle wall of honor medals that
recognize veteran groups. At my meeting, I said to
Assistant Commissioner Mike that several years
ago, I requested a medal to honor American Indian
veterans. However, I was told that our American
Indian veterans had to go in with other ethnic groups
of veterans, i.e. Latinos, African American, Asians,
and others. I asked the Assistant Commissioner to
think again about our American Indian veterans, the
first warriors of this country who have served in the
U.S. military at proportionately higher rates than
any other group. I believed it is appropriate to recognize American Indian veterans with a Medal of
Honor at the Veteran Affairs building in St. Paul.
The Assistant Commissioner agreed with me and
said he will help me.
We had a grand opening at the new White Earth
Community Center. We have a beautiful new powwow grounds at White Earth. The past October we
moved into the new tribal headquarters, a building
that has been necessary for so long. Our old or former tribal headquarters will not be old anymore
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1222 1st Street ~ Waubun
Daily Lunch Specials & Hand-Made Pizza’s
Bingo on Mondays & Fridays @ 6 p.m. - Be Early!
Fridays WAMO Meat Raffle @ 5:30 p.m.
Call (218) 473-2700 for Take Out
Monday ~ Saturday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday Night Buffet
Barbecue ribs, rotisserie chicken,
salad bar and baked potato
Adults - $9.95  children under 12 - $5.95
Pappy’s is a Smoke-Free Restaurant
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39th annual Snodeo raises $$$ for
Hospice of the Red River Valley
Mother Nature cooperated with clear
blue skies, powder white snow and crystalline lake ice to ensure that the 39th
annual Snodeo, hosted by the Naytauwaush
Nightriders Snoclub, was absolutely perfect. Racers came from Grand Forks,
Fosston, Thief River, Detroit Lakes,
Mahnomen, Waubun, Ada, Crookston and
more.
Nightrider members work hard at hosting great sled entertainment with drag and
lake races, radar runs and mini-120’s and
Kitty Cat events. Club president, Dave
Snetsinger, and Snodeo chairs Tom
McArthur and Carrot Paul, are tireless in
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because it is under a $700,000 renovation
as the new tribal health headquarters. The
past year we purchased a 40 acre site with
their efforts to provide both an exciting and
10 valuable buildings, including a school,
safe weekend to all participants.
in Bemidji that offers culturally appropriate
A special highlight of Snodeo is the
treatment services for tribal youth who are
presentation of a gift to Hospice of the Red
disproportionately represented in the juveRiver Valley compiled of pledges raised by
nile correctional system. We must save our
club members who do a Ride for Hospice
youth and White Earth has made a huge
earlier in the winter. This year, the group
step to meet that need. We now own the 40
raised a record-breaking total of $9,093
acre site in Bemidji and have opened
bringing their five year total to an astoundOshski Manidoo, New Spirit Center, a culing $33,921. These monies are used to proturally, caring, healing place for our youth.
vide compassionate, end of life services to
On April 3-4, we will hold our last
patients and families living in the area.
constitutional convention. We have drafted
For information on Hospice of the Red
a new constitution for White Earth Nation
River Valley, please call (800) 237-4629 or
which will be put before our membership
visit online at www.hrrv.org.
for vote. I believe we are a progressive
nation in areas of governance and nation
building. I am so proud to serve you.
I want to say thank you to
Councilwoman Irene Auginaush who represents White Earth in voter registration and
voter turnout on the reservation, state, and
federal level. She has done a great job.
White Earth hosted caucus training before
the 2008 caucuses throughout the state. We
were well represented at the state convention. I was fortunate to be a national DFL
delegate when Barack Obama accepted the
nomination for president.
The voter
turnout on the White Earth Reservation
was higher than the voter turnout for the
entire state of Minnesota. We are proud to
speak with our vote. Thank you, Irene.
There are many other initiatives that I
wish to cover today. We are going through
Submitted photo
The 39th annual Snodeo, hosted by the Naytauwaush Nightriders Snoclub, raised
more than $9,000 for Hospice of the Red River Valley.
PALM SUNDAY
BREAKFAST
Sunday, April 5
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Waubun Community Center
MENU
French Toast, Sausage, Toppings
Bar, Scrambled Eggs, Orange
Juice & Coffee
Adults: $5, Children 6-10: $3,
Pre-school: Free
Silent Auction!!!
Proceeds will go to the Circles of
Faith Commas team who are raising funds for the Relay for Life
event in June.
Sponsored by:
The Circles of Faith United Church
of Christ in Waubun
Come Join Us!
an assessment on effectiveness and efficiency within the tribe. It is a good self examination. Our self examination is based on
our mission, vision, and core values. I
want to go through these principles with
you. If anyone wants a statement of our
core values, please see Burny Tibbetts who
has the posters. Our mission for the White
Earth Nation is to preserve, promote, and
enhance our quality of life. Our vision is:
The White Earth Tribal Council will be a
proactive government that makes sound
decisions, promotes mino-bimahdiziwin,
the good life. The White Earth Reservation
will be a safe place where all people have
access to quality employment, housing,
education, health and human services.
While we protect our inherent right to self
governance and identity, we are a community of respect where cultural, historical,
and environment assets are treasured and
conserved for future generations. We base
our actions and daily life on our core values
which are pride, integrity, excellence, compassion, and family.
Looking forward, the White Earth biofuels bill was introduced at the State
Legislature for funding in next year’s bonding bill which was the same way we went
to get the $2 million in state funds for
Oshski Manidoo youth facility in Bemidji.
White Earth is in step with the future on
alternative and renewable energy sources. I
believe we must become energy self sufficient as well as develop our economic base
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Obituaries
Gladys Julia Jensen
Roseanne L. Parsian Lopez
Gladys Julia Jensen passed away at the Twin Valley Living Center on March 2 at the
age of 97 years and 364 days.
Gladys (known as Gay) was born at Beaulieu, on March 3, 1911, the youngest child
of Charles and Elizabeth (Beaulieu) Person. Gay was baptized at St. Joseph’s Church in
Beaulieu. As a child, she attended country school and later
Mahnomen High School. Following her high school graduation, Gay received her Teachers Certificate from Moorhead
State Teachers College in 1938. She then taught at several
Mahnomen County schools at a time when teachers also
served as janitors, firemen, school nurses, and playground referees; dealing with whatever issues came up at school.
On Jan. 1, 1942, Gay and Stanley Jensen were united in
marriage at St. Joseph’s Church while Stanley was home on
Army leave. Their only child, Karen Elizabeth Jensen, was
born Feb. 19, 1945. At that time, Stanley was recovering in
an Army hospital in England from war injuries.
Upon Stanley’s return from the service, they continued to
live in Mahnomen where Gay worked in several business offices including the
Mahnomen Co-op Creamery and Wild Rice Electric Cooperative. Stanley returned to carpentry and construction work, which he had learned from his father.
Gay was a longtime member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Mahnomen and
the Mahnomen Legion Auxiliary. One of her projects was to place flags at the graves of
service members for Memorial Day.
Roseanne L. Parisian Lopez, 23, of White Earth, died March 6 in rural Waubun.
Roseanne Lee Lopez was born March 19, 1985, in Minneapolis to Raymond Lopez
and Linda Bevins. She attended school in the White Earth and Waubun area, later earning
her GED. Roseanne had planned to attend chefs training in
the near future.
Roseanne enjoyed cooking for her friends and family.
She was an avid Elvis Presley fan, loved animals, especially
her beloved cat, “White Sox.” She did beautiful bead work
and was known for her imaginative use of colors.
Roseanne is survived by her husband, Travis Parisian of
White Earth; daughter, Ana Licia Rose Parisian; parents,
Raymond Lopez of Red Lake, Minn., Linda Bevins of White
Earth; brother Carlos Lopez of Red Lake; aunt, Leah Bevins.
Mass Of Christian Burial was March 11 at St. Benedict’s
Catholic Church in White Earth with Fr. Walter Butor, OMI,
officiating.
Interment: Calvary Cemetery in White Earth.
Arrangements: David-Donehower Funeral Home of Detroit Lakes.
Gay had a long, productive, and happy life. She was blessed with many loving relatives and friends. Gay was predeceased by her husband, Stanley, on Feb. 20, 1997, and
her daughter, Karen, on Jan. 25, 2009, as well as her parents, brothers, and sisters. She
was the last remaining member of her immediate and parental family. Her wish for the
family reunion in Heaven has been granted.
Memorials may be made to the St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Mahnomen or
Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Mass of Christian Burial was held March 6 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in
Mahnomen. Services were led by Father Rick Lambert with Jackie Holstrom serving as
the pianist and Bob Yanish as the song leader. Acting as pallbearers were Lance
LaFriniere, Brent Gish, Barry Gish, Paul Kvale, Dr. David Gish and Ray Brenny.
Interment: St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery.
Arrangements: Anderson-Mattson Funeral Home of Mahnomen & Winger.
Online: www.andersonmattson.com
Leroy H. (Tiny) Norton
LeRoy H. (Tiny) Norton, age 82, of Auburn Wash., died on Feb.14.
He was born July 31, 1926, in Callaway to Mr. and Mrs. William Norton. This
is were he was raised, attended school and as a young man served his country by being
in the Army. Returning from there he worked in Detroit Lakes as well as helping his
father on the farm. In 1953, he married Joyce Cogger from Strawberry Lake and after
their three children were born the family moved to Kent, Wash.
LeRoy worked for the Boeing Co., before getting a job with a road construction
company, from which he retired. Some of his enjoyments were to use pack horses to
go deer hunting up in the mountains, ocean fishing for salmon, and go duck hunting at
the pot holes. In his later years he thoroughly enjoyed working on his many wood projects in his shop, or an evening at a casino. He also enjoyed going to his granddaughters baseball games.
LeRoy was preceded in death by parents and wife.
He is survived by two daughters, Deborah Shreve and Barbara Cassell; one son,
Larry Norton; two sisters, Betty Koval, Marge Williams; a brother Vern (Jake) Norton;
six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
The pallbearers were Billy Norton, Jerry Williams, Rick Koval, Steven Cassell,
Micheal Cassell, and Jeremy Shreve.
Military Honors were provided by the US Army.
LeRoy was loved by all and will be extremely missed.
Blythe A. Giddings
White Earth member Blythe A. Giddings, age 58, of St. Paul Resident of Seal High
Rise, formerly of Breckenridge, Minn., passed away on March 3. She is preceded in
death by parents Lauraine and Robert, Gordon and Bernice. Survived by siblings,
Joanne, Shirley (Bob), Gordon Jr., James (Tina), Jolene Burchard, Celeste Aanenson,
Mary (Vince) Jost and Carol Erickson.
Laura (Capenter) Ware
Laura Ware, age 54, of Bemidji, died March 7 at Nielson Place in Bemidji.
Laura Lynne Carpenter was born April 19, 1954, in Bemidji to Lawrence “Pat” and
Thelma “Dutchie” Carpenter. She grew up and attended Bemidji High School. She married Thomas Michael Ware in 1973 and they later divorced. Laura attended Bemidji State
University for a few years. After college she served the
tribe in various capacities, however she felt her greatest contribution was her work with the White Earth
Land Settlement Act (WELSA). Most recently, Laura
was a successful grant writer for the Leech Lake Band
of Ojibwe and received recognition for her work there.
She was a very talented and creative artist with her
works showing in studios and museums. Laura’s
greatest love of all were her children, grandchildren and
family.
She is survived by a daughter, Chelsea Ari Anita
Susanna Batchelder of Bemidji; son, Jesse William
Michael Ware of Cass Lake; grandchildren: Shelby
Ware and Cecilia Brown; sisters: Kathleen “Penny” (Arnie) Olson of Bemidji, Suzanne
Loftus of Bemidji, Connie Carpenter of Cass Lake, Dr. Leah J. Carpenter of Bemidji;
brother, Michael (Jennifer) Garbow of Bemidji; many special nieces, nephews and
cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence “Pat” Carpenter and Thelma
“Dutchie” Carpenter.
Memorial services were held March 13 at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church in
Bemidji, with Elder Tom Jones officiating. Honorary bearers: Jesse Ware, Kenny Cloud,
Darren Brown, Dylan Castonguay, Linda Raymond, Kate Mader, Carla Littlewolf, Ginny
Carney.
Interment: Greenwood Cemetery in Bemidji.
Arrangements: Olson-Schwartz Funeral Home of Bemidji.
Online guestbook: www.olsonschwartzfuneralhome.com
Clyde “Pat” Turpin
Clyde “Pat” Turpin, age 64, of Mahnomen, died March 12 at Innovis Health Systems
in Fargo.
Clyde was born March 11, 1945, in White Earth to Clyde Turpin and Geraldine
(Villebrun) Goodwin. As a young boy, he moved with his family to Mahnomen where
he attended school. Following his schooling, Pat lived in several cities in Minnesota
including Becker, Duluth and Minneapolis, where he worked construction and in machine
shops. He got married and together they had two daughters.
Pat remained in Minneapolis, where he met Bonnie Karger in the 1980s. Together,
they made their home in Minneapolis for several years, where they were caretakers and
managers of different apartments buildings. In 2001, Pat and Bonnie purchased a home in
Mahnomen. Pat worked at the Shooting Star Casino for a short time before going to
work at the Mahnomen Health Center in housekeeping. His failing health forced him to
take an early retirement.
Pat liked watching science fiction television shows, going fishing and the occasional date with supper at the casino. He truly enjoyed visiting with friends and loved his
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cats, Spirit and Rocky.
Pat is survived by his wife, Bonnie,
Mahnomen; two daughters, Tammy (Randy) Adams
and Sherry (William) Sobyra, both Virginia, Minn.;
two step-daughters, Margo Skinner, Miltona,
Minn., and Holly Danielson, Parkers Prairie,
Minn.; two step-sons, Jamie (Stephanie) Allen and
Jerud Allen, both Elbow Lake, Minn.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; his mother,
Geraldine Goodwin, Minneapolis; his step-father,
Ervin Goodwin Sr., Mahnomen; four sisters: Mary
(Robert) Weigelt, Geri Goodwin, Charlene (Ken)
Lacey, all Minneapolis, and Bobbi Goodwin,
Minneapolis; seven brothers: Merton Turpin,
Minneapolis, John Turpin, Terre Haute, Ind., Gary
Goodwin, Terry Goodwin, Ervin Goodwin Jr., all of
Mahnomen, Craig (Donna) Goodwin, Minneapolis,
and Guy Goodwin, Mahnomen; many nieces,
nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Clyde was preceded in death by his father; one brother and one sister.
Blessed Be the Memory of Clyde “Pat” Turpin.
Funeral services for Clyde were led by Rev. Don
Goodwin on March 16 at the Anderson~Mattson
Funeral Home in Mahnomen. Special Music was
provided by the Eagle Spirit Drum.
Arrangements: Anderson~Mattson Funeral
Home of Mahnomen & Winger.
Online guestbook: www.andersonmattson.com
David L. Stone
David L. Stone, age 48, of Walla Walla, Wash.,
died March 10 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Walla
Walla.
David Lee Stone was born Aug. 25, 1960, in
White Earth to Eleanor
Stone. He was raised in
Detroit Lakes, and in
1965, David and his
family moved St. Paul.
He attended school in
St. Paul. He worked as
a mechanic in various
states before settling in
Washington State to be
near his kids. On Sept.
21, 2002, David was
united in marriage with
Dorothy Walkiewicz in Las Vegas. They made their
home in Woodhaven, Mich., often traveling back to
Washington to visit his kids. He enjoyed hunting,
fishing, watching NASCAR and football, and
spending time with his family and friends, but most
importantly his children.
David is survived by his wife, Dorothy Stone,
Woodhaven; his children, Christina Stone, Paris
Stone, Kevin Stone, Jennifer Stone and Jonathan
Stone, all living in Washington; his mother,
Eleanor Stone of Woodbury, Minn.; sisters: Diane
Johnson, Cheryl Stone, Carleen Simmons, Lisa
Stone, Kari Stone; one brother, Kevin Stone, all of
St. Paul; and one granddaughter, Katelyn. He was
preceded in death by his grandmother and his many
aunts and uncles.
Funeral services were March 17 at the old Pine
Point School with Mother Lisa Smith officiating.
Interment: Breck Memorial Episcopal Cemetery
in Ponsford.
Arrangements: David-Donehower Funeral
Home in Detroit Lakes.
On-line guestbook: www.daviddonehower.com.
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to market and sell biofuel products.
I have also met with
Congressman Collin Peterson on our biofuel projects. The recent federal stimulus package is promising on alternative energy projects.
Also, I see the urgent need to do much more to care for our earth
and environment. Therefore, I have initiated and directed our administration to plan and open a recycling plant or business on the White
Earth Reservation. Our tribal solid waste department collects and
hauls away tons and tons and tons of garbage, pays high tipping fees
to landfills, and we have done little or nothing to conserve, protect,
and care for our environment, an earth that our grandchildren will
inherit. After all, we are the first stewards of the earth and it our
responsibility to follow the teachings of our ancestors by respecting
and care for our mother earth that sustains us and future generations.
At this time I thank again all of our employees and all of our people. We, the Tribal Council, are here to serve you. Thank you, everyone for honoring us with your presence.
In closing I will read the preamble of the draft White Earth constitution. “The Anishinaabeg of the White Earth Nation are the successors of a great tradition of continental liberty, a native constitution
of families, totemic associations. The Anishinaabeg create stories of
natural reason, of courage, loyalty, humor, survivance, reciprocal altruism, and native cultural sovereignty.” This who we are. God bless
you and God bless our Tribe. Me-qwitch.
Memorial
To our Beloved Mom and Grandma Bernice J. Jackson
I woke up this morning, got your phone call. Said she’s not doing
too well at all. Gather kin to mourn again. I sensed the coming of this
day, must be strong, everything will be okay. She’ll be with us everyday, in our hearts and memories. She will have friends and family waiting to greet her. She’ll be comfortable in her painless, happiness. I
know she’ll be happy, she’s strong, I’m happy she was here so long.
I’m greatful for her help and guidance. She was always there to help me
this far. I must move on, her smile will be in the starts to guide us
along. Here voice in the wind still singing the same song. - Billy J.
Duane Steven Bedeau
Duane Steven Bedeau, 59, of Cass Lake, died
March 15 at the Cass Lake Indian Health Service.
Duane was born Dec. 9, 1949, in Onigum,
Minn., to Daniel Ellis and Eliza Bedeau. He grew
up in Minneapolis and
graduated from South
High School. He held
various jobs until he
enrolled in the Leech
Lake Tribal College in
Cass Lake where he
earned a degree in engineering. Following college he worked for the
Leech Lake Housing
Authority.
Duane
enjoyed many things in
life. Hunting, fishing, ricing, attending rodeo’s, and
watching football and baseball games were some of
his favorite pastimes. He also received enjoyment
and satisfaction from cooking, and drawing and
painting pictures. He never wanted to miss riding to
Sturgis on his Harley-Davidson, and having cookouts with family and friends. He liked to joke, and
will be remembered as a tenderhearted man with a
strong, and independent side. He was loved by many
and will be greatly missed.
Duane is survived by four sons: Talon Bedeau,
Mark Cloud, Bradley Cloud, Mike Marchaud; four
daughters: Lisa Marchaud, Stacey Cloud, Stephanie
Cloud, Jodi Bedeau; 18 grandchildren, brother,
Kenny Bedeau, sister, Charlotte White, and his best
friend and companion Marilyn Drumbeater.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eliza
Bedeau and Daniel Ellis, a sister, Linda Bedeau, and
best friends; Steve Blake, “Poontie,” and Kevin
Buckanaga.
Funeral services were March 20 at the Veterans
Memorial Building in Cass Lake.
Interment: St. John’s Episcopal Cemetery
Arrangements: Dennis Funeral Home
On behalf of the family of
Wayne Anthony Warren
We had so many family, friends, and community members that helped us at our time of
sorrow, it’s impossible to thank everyone individually. So we thank everyone who prepared and
served food and cleaned up at the wake and funeral service and all who
brought food to the house.
Also, thank you to the
drum groups, the Manning
Family Singers, Ojibwe
Singers, pallbearers, and a
special thank you to Lyman
for attending the fire day
and night.
We also would like to thank the people who
plowed and supplied the fire wood.
The Warren family appreciate’s all of your
prayers, love and support during this time.
Thanks again,
The Warren family
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Thank You
A big me-gwich from the Hanna Annette family and to everyone
who came to my baby shower, and sent things for my baby. We appreciate it all! Thanks to Char for decorating and to everyone who
brought food and helped out.
Sara LaChapelle, John Annette (John Boy) & Family
April Food Distribution Calendar
Monday
Tuesday
The family of Thelma Wang would like to personally thank the
Naytahwaush and Mahnomen Ambulance Services, the Police
Department and the Mahnomen Emergency Room for their compassionate care during an extremely difficult situation. We would also
like to thank the Anderson-Mattson Funeral Home for their services.
We have nothing but the highest praise for Paige. To all those who
participated in the service: thank you, thank you, thank you. It was
absolutely beautiful and the meal served afterwards was wonderful.
Thank you to those we were unable to send a card due to no address
Thanks also to everyone that brought food to the house and shared
laughter and memories. Megwitch.
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Fosston, Tom and Ruth mcArthur, Erin and Shawn May,
Naytahwaush Community Charter School, Naytahwaush community
parents/volunteers, and Santa Greg.
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It was nice to know you.
Much love!
April WIC Calendar
From Chiefy
Rummage Sale
Multi-party rummage & bake sale on Saturday, April 18 from 8 a.m.
to 4 p.m. at the Rice Lake Community Center.
Tuesday
Monday
In the Matter of the Welfare of the Children of:
SUMMONS OF FILING OF A
PETITION FOR THE TRANSFER
OF LEGAL CUSTODY
Mavis Giard and
Douglas DeGroat
File No. CC-07-651
YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on 20 February 2009 a
Petition to for Suspension of Parental Rights was filed with
the White Earth Tribal Court regarding the children of the
above-named parents. A hearing will commence on 6 May
2009 at 3:30 pm at the White Earth Tribal Courtroom located at RTC, White Earth, Minnesota. The telephone number
is (218) 283-3285. 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: 27 March 2009 by:
Darlene Rivera
Attorney for White Earth Indian Child Welfare
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Breezy Mari e Perri ne
8 lbs., 14 oz.
Lindsey and Levi Perrine
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March 3
Nevaeh Lynne Jones
7 lbs., 2 oz.
Allison Jones and John Swan
Feb. 24
Renee Rose LeMi eux
8 lbs., 11 oz.
Rene Tibbetts and
Mark LeMieux
March 4
Corvi n Kei th Brugui er
7 lbs., 1 oz.
Harriet Londo and
Michael Bruguier Sr.
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Payton Mae Lessi n
8 lbs., 6 oz.
Chelsea Lessin
March 9
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Tiffany Adams and
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March 2
Berkl ey Anthony Bauman
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Detroit Lakes Traditional Powwow
Submitted photo
The 21st Century After School Project and Reach For the Sky Project hosted a
Snow Snake Festival on March 14 at North Twin Lake. Snow snakes have a rich
tradition within tribal communities throughout North America. Casey Brown was
crowned the overall champion.
Reservation programs sponsor first ever
Snow Snake Festival on North Twin Lake
Photos by Gary W. Padrta
Submitted photo
The Detroit Lakes 24th Annual Tradition Powwow was held March 14 at the
Detroit Lakes Middle School. The powwow is one of many activities held during American Indian Awareness Week. Top: Olivia Mason wows the crowd.
She is the daughter of Thomas and Tara Mason. Bottom: Lauren Somdahl
was named the 2009 Detroit Lakes Princess. Lauren is surrounded with family and friends.
The first ever Snow Snake Festival
was held March 14 at North Twin Lake.
Following a week of cold temperatures and
adequate snow fall, conditions were ideal
for the event which saw snow snakes slide
gracefully down an iced track.
“Snow snakes” is a traditional game
played during the winter months. The
game gets its name from the way a carved
stick travels along the snow or ice when
thrown. The way the stick wiggles or
oscillated down the track is said to look
like a snake as it moves. The game is simple. Each participant brings with them a
carved and decorated stick or snow snake;
taking turns, participants throw their snow
snake down a constructed ice track; once all
snow snakes are thrown by participants,
the farthest snow snake is designated the
winner.
Snow snakes have a rich tradition
within tribal communities throughout
North America. Each tribe that played the
game of snow snakes had unique variations
and norms that guided play and participation. Snow snakes ranged in length from 6
inches to 10 feet and the tracks in which
they were thrown down took on many
forms.
Generally speaking a snow snake track
is a narrow, concave trough set into snow
or ice. Competitors would then use a
throwing motion that would allow them to
release the snow snake very close to the
surface of the track, therefore requiring
bending at the waste and a side arm throwing motion. The game of snow snakes was
basically a fun way to get outside during
the long winter months in climates that
fostered snow and ice.
For the festival, around 20 students
participated in a tournament which accommodated both male and female competitors. Students going head-to-head each
received two throws per round with the
longest throw of the round advancing.
Boys and girls brackets were played
out, crowning a champion, 2nd and 3rd
place for both categories. The male and
female champion then went head-to-head
for the overall snow snake championship.
The final championship competition
consisted of three rounds with the first
competitor to two wins becoming the
overall snow snake champion and receiving the traveling snow snake trophy to be
displayed at the school of the overall winner.
This year’s snow snake festival champion
was
Casey
Brown
from
Naytahwaush. Thank you to everyone who
helped in making the Snow Snake Festival
a huge success. Stay tuned for information
in a years time announcing the 2nd Annual
Snow Snake Festival. An overall list of
competitors follows:
Gi rl s
Rainy Walker (2nd place), Destiny Zornes,
Sky Arriola, Danyellie Johnson (3rd
place), Miriah Wadena, Mya Wadena,
Casey Brown (1st place and overall Snow
Snake Champion), Mika Stone
Boys
Joshua Basswood (1st place), Josh Zornes,
Shawn Neisen, Ira Kier, Gordon Basswood
(3rd place), Jeremiah Kappedal, Lucas
Burnette, Jacob Harper, Nicholas Bellrock,
Curtis Brown (2nd place), Benjamin Jones,
Wayne Brunette
The 21st Century After School Project
and Reach For the Sky Project hosted and
sponsored the event.

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